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ENTERTAINMENT MARCH 2019 | MARCH ISSUE #<strong>77</strong> 2019 | ISSUE MUSIC #<strong>77</strong> & ENTERTAINMENT THEATRE ROYAL March at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds delivers a sparkling mix of comedy, music, drama and even a bit of classic Music Hall nostalgia. Hancock’s Half Hour presents three classic episodes of the timeless comedy staged live in the style of a radio play by talented vocal impersonators, until Sat 2 Mar. Ardal O’Hanlon takes to the stage with his acclaimed stand-up, he saddles his high horse again and rides fearlessly into the culture wars (with a white hankie in his pocket just in case) Sun 3 Mar, 8pm (Sold out, Waiting list only). The iconic sound of a legend in music & film is brought to life in a brand new production – Streisand. Vocal artist Winter combines her superb pitch and quality vocals into delivery of some of the most beautifully crafted songs ever written, Wed 6 Mar, 7.30pm. The Life I Lead sees Miles Jupp, one of Britain’s leading stand-up comedians and revered actors bringing the story of David Tomlinson, star of Disney’s classic Mary Poppins, to life in a richly comic and moving tale across generations, Thu 7 – Sat 9 Mar. Irving Stage Company return with their production of Chess the Musical, told through a brilliantly powerful score written by the men behind the music of ABBA. A romantic love triangle between two players in a World Chess Championship creates an intensely moving musical, Tue 12 – Sat 16 Mar. The next Lunchtime Concert is The Kingfisher String Trio who will perform a programme of duos and trios including works by Schubert, Dohnanyi and Dancia, Thu 14 Mar, 1.10pm. The Berkeley Squares are in town for Old Time Music Hall, along with experienced old time performers, a team of singers and dancers will perform all your favourite old time songs it’ll be ‘comedy all the way’! Sun 17 Mar, 3pm & 7.30pm. (A fundraiser for Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, Registered Charity Number 2429<strong>77</strong>). Rita, Sue and Bob, Too is a play told with wicked humour, startling insight and a great ear for dialogue. Andrea Dunbar’s semi-autobiographical play is a vivid portrait of girls caught between brutal childhood and an unpromising future, Tue 19 – Sat 23 Mar. As a fundraiser for Theatre Royal, Sunday Night at the Movies with the Bury St Edmunds Concert Band will feature themes from recent films, all performed live on stage by the band, Sun 24 Mar, 7pm. 2017 Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Remains of the Day is a story for anyone who has ever been afraid to follow their heart. A former butler, Stevens, travels to find an old friend, remembering choices made and not made, journeying to one last chance at happiness, Tue 26- Sat 30 Mar. Another Theatre Royal fundraiser, Belle Voci bring opera and classical crossover to the masses after wowing audiences in their blind audition on ITV’s The Voice UK, Sun 31 Mar, 7.30pm. For details and tickets go to www.theatreroyal.org or call the box office on 01284 769505 117