Bounce Magazine 77

ENTERTAINMENT
MARCH 2019 | MARCH ISSUE #77 2019 | ISSUE MUSIC #77 & 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 242977).
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
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