The Swan Theatre & Huntingdon Hall Programme of Events April - July 2020

The Swan Theatre &

Huntingdon Hall

Programme of Events

April - July 2020

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April - July 2020

Discovered on the stage

Inspired by King’s

Ours is a story of passion. From the re-founding of our School

by Henry VIII, to the way our teachers nurture and support

every pupil today, inspiring them to discover their own passions.

To book a private tour

visit ksw.org.uk/discover

or call 01905 721742

#DiscoverYourPassion

New Headmaster

Mr Gareth Doodes

Joining

September 2020

Independent education for boys and girls aged 2 - 18

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Welcome

Welcome to another exciting brochure packed full of events at

Huntingdon Hall, the Swan Theatre and the Vesta Tilley Studio. We are

delighted to once again be programming with Royal Porcelain Works, so

take a look and get booking!

This year we are hoping to be more inclusive and accessible than ever. One

way in which we will be doing this is hosting Tea Dances that bring young

people together with elders, those living with dementia, their family, friends and

carers. Make sure to look out for special events throughout the year.

We are also offering some fantastic chances for you to get involved with new

classes at the Swan Theatre. We are thrilled to be working with the prestigious

Worcester-based Dancefest to bring you classes for a range of age groups. We

are also combining forces with Entwn9 to offer fun and exciting Musical Dance

Classes once a month. If you are looking for a slower-paced hobby why not try

Living Playfully - Adult Drama Classes which will give you the chance to unlock

your love of theatre in a nurturing and welcoming environment.

Not forgetting a whole host of theatre, live music, dance, plus, brought to

you by the same team behind the record-breaking pantomime, don’t miss

Worcester Rep’s latest production, Sherlock Holmes Rides Again! in The

Commandery Gardens, guaranteed to be a fun-filled event, book early to avoid

disappointment!

Enjoy browsing the brochure and we hope to see you soon!

Best wishes from all the Staff and Volunteers at Worcester Live

Acknowledgements

Worcester Live is grateful for support from:

Worcester City Council

Bransford Trust

The Elmley Foundation

Crowngate Shopping Centre

The Crown Estate

Baron Davenport’s Charity

The Foyle Foundation

Friends of the Swan Theatre

George W Nield Trust

The Roger & Douglas Turner

Charitable Trust

King’s School Worcester

Rowlands Trust

The Kildare Trust

Garfield Weston Charitable Trust

Ratcliff Foundation

Worcestershire Ambassadors

The Albert & Elizabeth Clark

Charitable Trust

Axis Foundation

D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

Miss Albright Grimley Charity

Worcester Live

Chairman

John Murfin

Swan Theatre Patron

Imelda Staunton CBE

Swan Youth Theatre

Patron

Rufus Norris

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Thank You

Thank you to the following patrons who, through their kind generosity,

help to support the arts:

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Director’s Circle Members

John Yelland OBE

Cecil Duckworth CBE

Colin & Brenda Kinnear

Associate’s Circle Members

Lord Faulkner of Worcester

Prof. Judith Elkin

Bill Bryson

Timothy West

Prunella Scales

Robert Powell

Heather Hollis

Philip Betts

John & Sue Humphrey

Adrian Casey - Unique Copiers

The Lord Flight

Mark Regan & Anne Renshaw

Sue & Robert Wilson MBE

Dawn Long

Follow Us

Susan I Humes

Anna & Toby Hooper

Paul Griffith MBE

Rob Peachey

Lt Col P Holcroft LVO OBE

Helen Dunlop

David Dunlop

John & Gill Lumsdon

John Leftwich

Nicholas Worsley

Sue del Mar

Dean Peter Atkinson

Gerry Vahey

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DON’T MISS!

Loud & Queer Arts Festival

Thursday 27th – Saturday 29th February

Tickets £3 - £5

Loud & Queer Arts Festival is a non-urban

three night event for and by the LGBTQ+

community in Worcestershire. Between

the 27th and 29th of February, Worcester

audiences can find Edinburgh Fringe artists,

nationally renowned acts and emerging

talent during three exciting evenings.

Thursday 27th: Dance acts at the Swan

Theatre’s Vesta Tilley Studio.

Friday 28th: Theatre acts at the Swan Theatre’s

Vesta Tilley Studio.

Saturday 29th: Drag night at Velvet nightclub.

Produced by Provisional Act Theatre Company

Search Loud & Queer Arts Festival on Facebook for more information

I’m Sorry I’ll Read That Again…

Again!

Thursday

2nd April at 7.30pm

Tickets £14.50

After a brand-new series

on BBC Radio 4 Extra, The

OFFSTAGE Theatre Group

tour this new Greatest Hits

compilation of original

material and songs. Come

and see characters first created by Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme

Garden, Sir David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie. An anarchic show

celebrating the radio series that gave birth to The Goodies and Monty Python’s

Flying Circus – with a live band and sound effects! There will be a cameo from

Tim Brooke-Taylor at this performance.

Simon Evans:

The Work of

the Devil

Friday 3rd April at 7.30pm

Tickets £16 (Concessions £14)

Simon Evans’ last show, Genius 2.0

(★★★★★ “A masterclass” The

Scotsman) provided a hilarious

analysis of the departure of any

visible sign of intelligence from

modern life. But his new show raises

the stakes, with his usual excoriating

views of a world on fire given a

perspective shift from personal

revelations that turned his world

upside down this year.

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“

A

gripping and, ultimately

heart-warming tale…

rich with Evans’ wit and

caustic observation.

★★★★★ The Scotsman

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April 2020

G2 Definitive Genesis (Hirer)

Saturday 4th April at 7.30pm. Tickets £20

(Concessions £18*)

G2 Definitive Genesis pays tribute to a

vintage period in Genesis’ long and colourful

history, the four-man Seconds Out era

(1975-78), whilst also dipping back into the

earlier Gabriel years. Dance On A Volcano,

Ripples, Entangled, mixed up with the classics of the Gabriel years, Firth Of

Fifth, Cinema Show and the infamous Supper’s Ready, this is vintage Genesis,

performed by G2 to a level Genesis themselves would be proud of! Well, Steve

Hackett says he likes it… So take a little trip back and relive those wonderful

moments of your Genesis musical history with G2.

“Thanks to all the guys from G2 who were out of this world, I really cannot describe

how terrifyingly good you guys are.”

*Concessions for this event include students, children under 16 and the

unwaged.

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Shark in the Park

Sunday 5th April at 2pm

Free

pre-show

activity

1hr before!

Tickets £14.50

(Under 16s £13.50)

Timothy Pope is looking through his

telescope –but wait, is that a Shark, in

the Park!?

From the creative team behind The

Hairy Maclary show - see all 3 of Nick

Sharratt’s Shark in the Park books live

on stage! Featuring all 3 of the Shark

in the Park Series – Shark in the Park,

Shark in the Dark and Shark in the Park

on a Windy Day – this fin-tastic, family

musical follows Timothy Pope (and his

telescope!) on 3 exciting adventures…

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Feast of Fiddles –

Spring Tour 2020

Sunday 5th April at

7.30pm. Tickets £23

Born in Nettlebed on

Valentine’s Day 1994 as

a

one off special concert, Feast of

Fiddles has done 26 spring tours, 25

festivals and has 7 CDs to its name. Not

bad for a bunch of old folk-rockers! This is a band of

friends who put on a show of huge dynamic range performed

with passion, joy and a liberal dose of fun. Fiddlers Peter Knight, Chris Leslie,

Brian McNeill, Ian Cutler, Tom Leary and Garry Blakeley add the large range of

fiddle playing styles to the back-line of guitars, keyboards, sax and accordion

– all held together by legendary drummer Dave Mattacks. A live music

entertainment like no other on the circuit!

“Absolutely awesome!” Sue Marchant, BBC East


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April 2020

Berk’s Nest, in association with Casarotto Ramsay &

Associates, presents

Arabella Weir: Does My

Mum Loom Big In This?

Wednesday 8th April at 7.30pm

Tickets £18

This is the mother of all confessional shows from the

bestselling author and star of The Fast Show and

Two Doors Down. Does My Mum Loom Big In This? is

for everyone who’s had a mother or been a mother,

featuring hair-raising hilarious true stories from

Arabella’s dysfunctional childhood, her perilous

career and her life as a single working mother.

Devastatingly funny, excruciatingly honest and

definitely embarrassing, this is a helter-skelter tour of

appalling – and appallingly funny – maternal behaviour.

Bleak House


Tickets £16 (Concessions £14, Students £5)

When a dead body is discovered in

Mr Krook’s Rag-and-Bone shop, a web

of mysteries starts to untangle, with

far-reaching consequences. Hilarious,

tragic and romantic by turns, Dickens’

darkly comic masterpiece is retold by The

Pantaloons in their own inimitable style. A

company of five actor-musicians bring the

novel’s cast of over 50 characters to life

in a thrilling tale of love, skulduggery and

spontaneous combustion...

“Enjoyable, exciting and incredibly funny...

truly wonderful.” ★★★★★ Buzz Magazine

Mark Harrison Band

Thursday 9th April at


Mark Harrison is widely considered one of the

most original and interesting artists currently

operating in the UK. His highly individual,

all-original music has taken him and his band

(consisting of some of the UK’s best roots

musicians) to some of the top venues and festivals in the UK, attracting

acclaim wherever he goes. Mark takes elements of roots music, including

folk, blues and gospel, to create something new that is very much his own

genre. Each song is a snapshot of life or has a story to tell, like a 3-minute film

or novel. His live shows are well-known not only for the music but also for

his introductions and explanations of the songs, and audiences frequently

comment on how big a part these play in their enjoyment of the shows.

“...totally and absolutely original” Mike Harding

www.markharrisonrootsmusic.com

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The Chicago Blues Brothers –

A Night at the Movies

Thursday 9th

April at 7.30pm. Tickets

£24.50 (Under 14s £15)

Direct from London’s West End, join

The Chicago Blues Brothers and their

eleven-piece band, for a brand new

two hour all-singing, all-dancing hit

parade bringing you the greatest

movie anthems of all time, performed

live in concert. Featuring songs from Footloose, A Star is Born, Dirty Dancing,

The Greatest Showman, The Full Monty and many more, not forgetting all the

much loved Blues Brothers classics, with a ton of surprises and lots of lunacy.

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Total Pop Party Dance Class

Friday 10th April at 1.30pm. Tickets £16

Be a VIP to the best Pop Party in town!

Total Pop Party is having a dance class and we want you to come and join in.

Come meet the girls and learn one of the routines from the show! The class

will be held inside the auditorium where you will be able to stand on stage

and release your inner pop star! The class will last for one hour, leaving the

adults a chance to relax and before the best party in town starts!

Total Pop Party

Friday 10th April at 3pm. Tickets £13 (Under 16s

£11), Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £41

The perfect party for your little ones!

These incredible girls celebrate the modern day pop legends from Little Mix

to the Spice Girls, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, P!nk, Ed Sheeran,

Justin Bieber and so many more!

Incredible choreography, brilliantly entertaining and a non-stop Pop Party

from start to finish. Singing and dancing all the way, Total Pop Party is an

excellent introduction for kids who are too young to go to the big concerts

but don’t want to miss out on seeing their favourite pop stars!

Come join the girls for the best party in town!


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April 2020

“ UNMISSABLE. Edinburgh Evening News

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Blue Jeans Management proudly presents

Tom Stade: You Ain’t

Seen Nothing Yet

Friday 10th April at 7.30pm

Tickets £19

Following his last smash-hit UK tour

and direct from this year’s Edinburgh

Festival, Tom is back on the road with a

brand-new show. The kids have moved

out and it’s the dawn of a new era! Tom’s

embracing change with his usual spirit

and irrepressible sense of mischief;

what’s coming is way better than what

has gone!

STAC presents Children’s Theatre

Sam’s Sausage Spectacular

by Michael King (Amateur Hirer)

Saturday 11th

April at 10.30am &

11.45am. Tickets £2.50 (Groups

of 10 or more £2.25 per ticket,

Under 2s free)

Join in the fun, songs and audience participation in

popular plays for two-to-nine-year-olds.

With the party about to begin, will Police

Constable Sam Sampson be able to find the

Superintendent’s stolen sausages in time to feed

all the guests and save the day? Maybe he can

with your help!

Roy Chubby Brown

Saturday 11th April at

7.30pm SOLD OUT

Sunday 12th April at 7.30pm

Tickets £25

After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby

Brown has proven himself time and time again!

30 totally different DVDs in 30 years, 2,000 plus

live shows worldwide, 4 books, countless original

songs and millions of fans are testimony to the

fact that he is “Britain’s King of Comedy”.

Not suitable for the easily

offended.

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EXTRA DATE ADDED DUE TO

POPULAR DEMAND!

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Rhubarb Theatre presents

The Tiger Who Came To Tea –

Interactive Storytelling

Wednesday 15th April at 11am

Bransford Trust

Studio

Children £6.50, Adults £6

Sophie and her mummy were just

preparing a lovely tea when there was

a knock at the door and a ring at the

bell. Who could it be? The milkman,

the grocer, daddy? No, it’s a big, fluffy,

stripy tiger…and he’s hungry! Rhubarb

Theatre turn this famous tale into a

story-telling treat, packed with art,

songs, acting and lots of fun.

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Sarah McQuaid

Wednesday 15th April

at 7.30pm. Tickets £16

Her award-winning musicianship, distinctive

chocolatey vocals and mastery of the songwriting

craft have led reviewers to describe

Sarah McQuaid as a ‘triple threat’.

Add to that a warm, charismatic stage

presence, five critically acclaimed solo

albums and a battery of instruments,

and you’ve got a one-woman

powerhouse who defies categorisation

because there simply isn’t anyone else

out there quite like her. Not to be missed!

“Captivating, unorthodox songwriting … layered satin

vocals ... enthralling, harrowing arrangements … a

gateway into a true innovator’s soul.” PopMatters

Photograph ©Andy Hollingworth Archive

Sari Schorr (plus support)

Thursday 16th April at


Sari Schorr is releasing a live album in March

and is also undertaking an extensive European

tour in 2020, visiting eight different countries.

The new album features tracks from Sari’s first

two albums, alongside a stonking version of I

Just Wanna Make Love To You. Also on the album

are some unreleased acoustic tracks, recorded

for the BBC. All songs have been superbly

recorded, clearly demonstrating that Sari’s

songs are full of tension and traction, and her

dynamic presence is a mixture of controlled

burning and ever-growing passion.

“…one of the best contemporary blues-rock

singers in the world” RawRamp Magazine


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April 2020

Beyond the Barricade

Thursday 16th April at 7.30pm

Tickets £24.50

Having celebrated a fantastic 21 years touring in 2019, the UK’s longest

running musical theatre concert tour features past principal performers

from Les Misérables and delivers over

two hours of the best of

Broadway and the West End,

ending with a stunning finale

from Les Mis. This brand new

show will include many

of the best numbers

that have made Beyond

the Barricade the most

popular musical theatre

concert in the country.

Pat Young in association with

John Banner Promotions present

The Other Side of Billy

Friday 17th April at 7.30pm. Tickets £18

This show has been put together by Pat Young, from

Evesham, a total Billy Fury fanatic, and John Banner,

from Malvern, to celebrate the 80th birthday of

Billy Fury and acknowledges the fact that, in his

early days as Ronald William Wycherley, he was a

huge country and western fan - Hank Williams in

particular. Come along and join singers Paul Ritchie,

Tanya Taylor and Steve Conway, plus Pat and host

John, for this party atmosphere concert tribute

to ‘The Liverpool Legend’ which will include some

pleasant surprises along the way.

Pick up a leaflet from the Box Office or visit www.johnbanner.uk for

further, more detailed, information.

Stourbridge Writers and Actors Group present

Downside Abbey (Amateur Hirer)



SWAG is a progressive new local theatre group,

and Downside Abbey is their first production.

Written and directed by one of the founder

members, Sean Harris, and set in the Roaring

Twenties, Downside Abbey is a tale of love,

romance, murder, suspicion, intrigue, and double

entendres. Lord and Lady Lear live at Downside

Abbey with their two daughters. Lord Farquhar

is a suitor, Mr Gosling drops in unexpectedly, the

staff are at sixes and sevens, life is certainly not

dull. There may be tears, there will be laughs, and

maybe a groan or two, but you’re guaranteed a great time.

Please note that this performance includes adult humour.

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John Shuttleworth’s

Back

Saturday 18th April at


John Shuttleworth’s Back... is giving him trouble.

Years of strenuous DIY, not to mention playing

his organ whilst perched upon a multi pack of

Diet Sprite with no lumber support, has taken

its toll.

But - ever the trouper - John returns to regale

audiences with an evening of his classic songs

(plus new ones and hilarious ‘back’ stories),

pausing only to reapply his deep heat rub!

“A ludicrously compelling night out”

Evening Standard

UNIVERSAL – SUITABLE FOR ALL

Leveret

Sunday 19th April at 7.30pm. Tickets £15

Leveret is a unique collaboration between three of England’s

finest folk musicians: Andy Cutting (button accordion), Sam Sweeney (fiddle)

and Rob Harbron (concertina). Together their performances combine

consummate musicianship, compelling delivery and captivating spontaneity.

Leveret’s music is not arranged in the conventional sense and the trio

rely on mutual trust and musical interaction to create new settings of

their repertoire in the moment, with no two performances alike.

“You won’t find English folk

music played better than this” R2

“Sublime, exquisite music – don’t

miss them” Martin Simpson

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Royal Geographical Society presents

Polar Exposure: The Women’s

Euro-Arabian North Pole

Expedition

Monday 20th April at

7.30pm

Tickets £15 (Members of

the Royal Geographical

Society £14, Students £5)

A talk by Felicity Aston

Facing extreme temperatures, a constantly shifting landscape and the threat

from predatory polar bears, polar scientist turned explorer, Felicity Aston and

a team of ten novices from across Europe and the Middle East ski across the

frozen Arctic Ocean to the North Pole.


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April 2020

Kipps - The New Half A

Sixpence Musical

(Amateur Hirer)

Tuesday 21st – Saturday 25th April at 7.30pm,

Saturday Matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets £18

(Opening Night & Saturday Matinee £16.50)

Flash, Bang, Wallop! Arthur Kipps is an orphan, and an over-worked

draper’s assistant. He’s charming but ordinary, but dreams of a better,

more fulfilling world. When he unexpectedly inherits a fortune that

propels him into high society it confuses everything he thought he knew

about life. With the help of his childhood companion and not-quite

girlfriend Ann, and his friends, Arthur learns that if you want to have the

chance of living the right life, you need to make the right choices. This new

version of Half A Sixpence has a stellar creative team and reunites book

writer Julian Fellowes with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe to create the

smash-hit stage adaptation.

Join the Friends of

the

wan Theatre

And support Worcester’s theatre at

the heart of the Community

Producing Shows ~ Coffee Mornings

Lectures ~ Theatre Trips ~ Fundraising

Events ~ Bake Sales & much much more

info@friendsoftheswantheatre.co.uk

janvale810@gmail.com

or call

01905 351392

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Vesta Tilley

Studio

New York Daily News

(Amateur Hirer)

by John

Pielmeier

Tuesday 21st – Saturday 25th

April at 7.45pm. Tickets £11

(Concessions £10) Buy 10 tickets

and get the 11th free!

Summoned to a convent, Dr. Martha Livingstone, a

court-appointed psychiatrist is asked to determine the

sanity of a young novitiate nun accused of murdering her

own newborn baby. Miriam Ruth, the Mother Superior,

seems bent on protecting young Sister Agnes from the

doctor, arousing Livingstone’s suspicions. Who killed

the infant and who fathered the child? Livingstone’s

questions force all three women to re-examine the

meaning of faith, the power of love, and the realities in

their own lives leading to a dramatic, compelling climax.

Agnes of God was a hit on Broadway.

This amateur production of Agnes of God is presented by special

arrangement with Samuel French, Ltd., a Concord Theatricals Company.

No admission once the performance has started.

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Wednesday 22nd April at 7.30pm

Advance Tickets

£18.50, On the Door £23


presents the best in live stand-up

at Huntingdon Hall in 2020. They’ll

bring you comedians off the telly

from such shows as BBC2’s Mock

The Week, Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10

Cats, BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s

Comedy Roadshow and ITV’s Britain’s

Got Talent. Each show has four comedians including a top-notch host and

compère. Previously they’ve booked the likes of Jason Manford, John Bishop

and Sarah Millican before they hit the big time, so come along and see more

brilliant comedians!


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April 2020

Ryan Young

Thursday 23rd April at


Scots Trad Music Awards ‘Up And

Coming Artist of the Year’, fiddle

player Ryan Young brings new

and exciting ideas to traditional

Scottish music. His fiddle playing

is brimming with fresh melodic

ideas, an uplifting rhythmic drive

and a great depth of dynamics

and precision. Ryan’s sound is

very distinctive and he always

manages to take the listener on

an adventurous and emotional

journey in any performance.

“

...a force of

nature.

”

★★★★★ The Scotsman

Photograph ©Dommett Young Photography


Tickets £23

The Upbeat Beatles are second to none - powerhouse vocals, precision

harmonies and tight musicianship. The guys have an easy, happy rapport

with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the

business. The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding

road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant

Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation.

If you love The Beatles, you’ll love this show!

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April 2020

Sunday 26th April at 7.30pm

Tickets £22

The multi-award-winning

Irish band The Wild

Murphys will set up

Murphy’s Pub at the Swan

Theatre, guaranteeing

one glorious night of

high-energy Irish Music

and more than a little

bit of Irish Craic. The

band features the very

best traditional Irish

musicians playing a

thrilling mix of traditional

and contemporary tunes

guaranteed to have

the audience’s hands

clapping and toes tapping

all night long.

Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me

Tuesday 28th April – Friday 1st May at

7.30pm (Wednesday 29th April at 1pm)


An American doctor and an Irish journalist

are being held captive by terrorists in Beirut.

They exercise and they argue, supportive in

their mutual determination to survive. They

are joined by an English academic. The three

display their national biases and prejudices,

which are intensified in the cramped confines

of their cell. They laugh at and with each other,

and they learn to lament what was lost in their

lives before captivity. Each comes to know

himself through listening to the stories, sorrows

and joys of the others and ultimately they are

capable of standing together and alone.

The Thelmas present

Ladykiller

Tuesday 28th April at


(Concessions £10)

A hotel room, a chambermaid

and a dead woman. It’s not what

it looks like, really, it’s not. It was

self-defence...and anyway the

woman was asking for it. Ladykiller

is a blood-soaked morality tale

charting one woman’s

journey from violent

oppression to bloody

revolution.

Suitable for ages 16+

©Greg Veit photography

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Presented by Open Theatre and MBD

Co-produced with Birmingham Hippodrome

The Twisted Tale of Hansel &

Gretel – Relaxed Performance


Tickets £10.50 (Under 16s £9.50), Groups of 10+ £9

A flustered storyteller is joined by a mischievous mocking bird as he follows

Hansel and Gretel deep into the forest. All is not what it seems, as the

characters start to tell their own version of this peculiar adventure. Come along

and meet the wicked witch and her eccentric chef in this imaginative version of

the tale. Live music, hilarious performance and a mesmerising set design will

amuse the whole family.

★★★★ “A fabulous family show” What’s On Magazine

Running time: 70 minutes with no interval. Suitable for ages 7+

There is a workshop available in schools, provided by Open Theatre,

to support this performance.

The Navy Lark (Hirer)

Thursday 30th April at 7.30pm


Coming live to the theatre for the

first time in over 60 years is The

Navy Lark.

Starring James Hurn, Richard Usher

and Mark Earby, this cast perform

three classic episodes from the

much-loved radio series The Navy

Lark. The show is presented in the

style of a radio performance in front

of a live audience, bringing to life

the classic days of radio comedy.

When HMS Troutbridge docks

at your local theatre it’s going to be “Ev’rybody Down!” for an evening of

nostalgic belly laughs. So “Bung Ho!” and secure your tickets now.


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May 2020

Death(s) at Sea

Friday 1st May at 7.45pm

Tickets £14 (Students £10)

Vesta Tilley

A small theatre company are Studio

performing their murder mystery play Death at

Sea, but during the show everything goes wrong.

The original play, Death at Sea, is a thrilling murder

mystery set in the 1930s on a small ship carrying

just five passengers and its Captain. When one of

the passengers is found murdered, the remaining

passengers speculate and turn on one another

until the real murderer, or murderers, are caught.

But that isn’t how this play goes! In Death(s) at Sea

props fail, the set falls down, actors get drunk and

concussed, and conversations in the wings reveal too much. If they can only

make it to the end of the play before one of them really kills someone!


STAC presents Children’s Theatre

The Lollipop Lady

by Angela Lanyon (Amateur Hirer)

Saturday 2nd May at 10.30am &

11.45am. Tickets £2.50 (Groups

of 10 or more £2.25 per ticket,

Under 2s free)

Join in the fun, songs and audience participation

in popular plays for two-to-nine-year-olds.

Lola the lollipop lady is transported by magic to

the seaside for a well-deserved holiday but finds

herself in the middle of a dispute between Mr.

Knickerbocker Glory, the ice-cream man, and Jolly

Roger, the local hot dog salesman come pirate.

‘An American in Paris’ Ballet

with ESO & Academy Theatre

Arts

Saturday 2nd May at 7.30pm

Tickets £22 (ESO Friends £20,

Concessions £18, Under 16s £5)

In 1899, Scott Joplin started a musical revolution

which resonates to this day, bringing the

syncopated rhythms of African music together

with Western forms and melodies in the tradition of Sousa and Stephen

Foster. The result was ragtime, and in launched a craze which would change

musical history everywhere in the world, opening the doors to Dixieland, jazz,

rock ‘n’ roll, RnB and finally hip hop. This concert, featuring the outstanding

dancers of Academy Theatre Arts, traces the early years of Joplin’s emergence

and the influence he had on the next generation of musical giants including

Eubie Blake, James Reese Europe and George Gershwin.

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Someone Like You –

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Sunday 3rd May at 7.30pm

Tickets £21.50 (Concessions

£20.50, Under 16s £15)

Someone Like You - The Adele Songbook is a stunning live

concert performance, celebrating the music of one of

our generation’s finest singer-songwriters. Hand-picked

by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC Special, the

outstanding Katie Markham leads a super-talented

six-piece band through all your favourite Adele hits

plus much more in this internationally acclaimed show

– from powerhouse performances with Force 10 vocals

through to intimate torch songs and a spellbinding sit

down acoustic section.

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Wednesday 6th May at 7.30pm

Advance Tickets

£18.50, On the Door £23



at Huntingdon Hall in 2020. They’ll

bring you comedians off the telly

from such shows as BBC2’s Mock The

Week, Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats,

BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy

Roadshow and ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent.

Each show has four comedians including a top-notch host and compère.

Previously they’ve booked the likes of Jason Manford, John Bishop and Sarah

Millican before they hit the big time, so come along and see more brilliant

comedians!

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First Aid (Hirer)

Wednesday 6th

& Thursday 7th May


(Concessions £12)

First Aid was written in 2017 by West

Midlands based creative Laura Liptrot and

tells the story of what happens when a

bunch on strangers are thrown together to

study a subject about which none of them

have the faintest idea! Heads roll, tensions

as tight as bandages snap and dilemmas it

will take more than a sticking plaster to heal

are uncovered in this heart-warming, fast, farcical comedy, recognisable to

anyone who has ever been sent on a course!


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May 2020

Brand X

Thursday 7th May at 7.30pm

Tickets £27

For 10 years there had been rumours

of BRAND X reuniting, and then in late

2016 it happened. Founding members

Percy Jones (bass), John Goodsall (guitar)

and Kenwood Dennard (drums) pulled

it off – and there was much rejoicing.

Completing the band were keyboard

whiz Chris Clark and percussionist

Scott Weinberger. Fast Forward to

2019: rave reviews in The Huffington

Post, Progression Mag, New York

Times, coupled with jaw-dropping performances at Ros-Fest, ProgtoberFest,

ProgStock and Cruise To The Edge 2019 lead many critics to claim this: “The

Best BRAND X of all time!”.

Kaleidoscope

Saturday 9th May at 11.30am, 12.30pm,

2pm & 3pm. Tickets £10 (One adult and

baby), £5 for additional adults

Blink. Blink again. What do you see?

Day by day your world is filling up with colour.

Reds and blues, yellows and greens. Twinkling

lights that glisten and gleam. Kaleidoscope is a

show for babies aged 6-18 months inspired by

research into how a baby’s sense of sight develops

and they instinctively begin to categorise colour.

Using gentle performance, sound and lighting,

babies and their grown-ups are

invited into join us as we discover the

multi-coloured world of Kaleidoscope.

Running time: 25 minutes with 10-15

minutes of play time afterwards

John Banner Promotions presents

The Big Time Fun Band

Saturday 9th May at

7.30pm. Tickets 18.50

The Big Time Fun Band make a welcome return

to Worcester, following a highly successful first

appearance at the Swan Theatre in 2018. The

move to Huntingdon Hall allows organiser, promoter and show host John ‘JB’

Banner to arrange for the chairs in front of the stage to be removed to create

a specific dancing area - ideal for the band’s high energy celebration of 70s

and 80s music, which includes a special feature to the brilliance of ABBA

and is guaranteed to move those dancing feet! Fancy dress is optional, but

very much encouraged, for those who like to boogie. The band showcases

some amazing musical talent drawn from across the UK musical scene. All

profits from this concert are being donated to Liberty Elliot-Williams/Camps

International, Cambodia 2020. For further, more detailed information, pick

up a leaflet from the Box Office or visit www.johnbanner.uk

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Opera Worcester presents

The Course of True Love…

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Songs & Music

Celebrating the Joys

& Heartache of Love,

Courtship & Marriage

(Amateur Hirer)

Saturday 9th May at 7.30pm

Tickets £15

“The Course of True Love…

…never runs smoothly” and nowhere is this

more evident than in the tunes and scenes

from opera, operetta and musicals. Opera

Worcester take you on an emotional journey through boy-meets-girl to

courtship, temptation, heartache, reconciliation, marriage and celebration.

Featuring musical numbers from favourites like My Fair Lady and Half a

Sixpence to Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Wagner’s mighty Lohengrin and the party

scene FROM YOUR FAVOURITE from OPERAS, Die MUSICALS Fledermaus, AND SHOWS, OLD AND NEW. this is an evening of semi-staged, wonderful

melodies SWAN THEATRE – WORCESTER with special : 9TH MAY guests 2020

box office: 07396081426 or worcesterlive 01905 611427: and dancers from Academy Theatre Arts - that

email :tickets@operaworcester.uk or visit us at www.operaworcester.uk

prove love Opera Worcestereally does Opera make Worcs the world go round! On sale Sunday 1st March

Turtle Key Arts present

The Disappearing Act

by Open Sky

Tuesday 12th May at 7.30pm


The trick is to not disappear. Or if you do then make a comeback!

Edie Rose is a magician’s assistant, former wild child and newly single mother

who refuses to fade into obscurity. Instead she defiantly conjures up her

wayward, younger self and wiser, older self. Three actors in their 20s, 40s and

60s now play the same character simultaneously. Together they will create

a show that transfigures their loves, losses, trials and triumphs via séance,

mentalism and magic. Through arguments, laughter and tears, they attempt

to master the grandest of life’s illusions: The Disappearing Act. The show uses

new writing, physical theatre, comedy, a vivid musical score and, of course,

magic to tell the story of a spellbinding woman who refuses to go quietly.

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Running time: 1 hour 25 minutes with no interval


Funded by Arts Council England


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May 2020

Scummy

Mummies

Thursday 14th

May at 7.30pm

Tickets £18

The New Scummy Mummies Show!

A comedy show for less-than-perfect

parents. Following their sell-out

Edinburgh run, the Scummy Mummies

are bringing their golden catsuits to

Worcester. Join Ellie and Helen as

they celebrate the scummier side

of parenting, from drinking wine at

teatime to hiding from the PTA. Bring

your friends and make it a mum’s (or

dad’s!) night out!

Transitions Dance Company:

2020 Triple Bill

Thursday 14th May at 7.30pm

Tickets £15 (Under 16s £13)

Transitions Dance Company returns with a brand new triple

bill of short, innovative dance works by specially commissioned

choreographers H2DANCE (SE/NO/UK), Cameron McMillan (NZ/UK)

and Elisa Pagani (IT). Through an intriguing lens tinted by humour,

beauty and physicality, this diverse programme explores matters which

resonate with society today, performed by a company of outstanding,

international dancers at the start of their stellar careers. Find out more

about the company and the 2020 triple bill at

trinitylaban.ac.uk/transitionsdc

This performance will be followed by a free, post-show Q&A

Photograph by Chris Nash

Plus,

there’s a workshop

in the Bransford Trust

Studio, the Swan Theatre on

Wednesday 13th May at 5.30pm,

free to those who have bought a

ticket for the Transitions Dance

Company’s show! Places are

limited, so pre-booking

is advised.

Workshop runs for

90 minutes and is suitable

for ages 12+

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Andrew Lawrence: The

Pale, Male & Stale Tour

Friday 15th May at 7.30pm

Tickets £15

Despicably white, horrendously middle-aged

and most appalling of all - a man, Live at

the Apollo comedian Andrew Lawrence

presents an antidote to the comedy

world’s smug, faux-Liberal orthodoxy

in this all new show of the funniest

and possibly most offensive jokes

you’ve ever heard. No braying

self-righteous wokeness. No angry,

finger-pointing delusions of inequality. No PC

garbage. Just big laughs and a great night out.

“Master of dark humour and a political provocateur”

British Comedy Guide

The History of Rock


Rows D-H £24.50, all other seats £21

The History of Rock is a celebration of rock music through the decades.

A jaw-dropping night transporting you through the golden ages of rock!

Featuring the music of artists such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, Guns n Roses,

AC/DC, Queen and many more - a must see for any rock fan!

Experience this iconic music brought back to life by an exceptional

eight-piece band consisting of some of the finest musicians and performers

from around the world, original visual footage of the featured bands and

artists, as well as incredible concert staging and lighting.

The Roy Orbison Story


Tickets £26.50

The one and only Barry Steele is set to

put the rock back into ‘The Big O’ as he

takes to the stage to commemorate

this legend in the West End production

The Roy Orbison Story. Get ready for

an upbeat night of solid gold hits and

contemporary genius as Barry Steele

and a fabulous cast of musicians

and singers, celebrate the late 80s

when ‘The Big O’ was on the cusp of a

phenomenal return to super stardom.

With a feel-good factor built in, this

show really does have something for

everyone!


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May 2020

Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope

Sunday 17th May at 7.30pm


Quentin Crisp was one of the

most memorable figures of the

twentieth century. Openly gay

as early as the 1930s, Quentin

spent decades being beaten up

for refusing to be anything less

than himself. His extraordinary

courage and wit inspire to the

present day. Naked Hope, Mark

Farrelly’s hugely-acclaimed

solo play, is a glorious, uplifting

celebration of Quentin’s life - and

the urgent necessity to be your true self.

“Farrelly’s mastery of his audience is total. Brilliant.” ★★★★ Time Out

QUIMERA

Tuesday 19th May at


(Concessions £13, Students £5)

Dance meets circus in QUIMERA, a powerful and

darkly funny performance inspired by Cervantes’

D. Quixote. Meet Quimera, a retiree who wants to

change the world... emerging from her tiny room

into a fantastical landscape that inadvertently leads

her to becoming a hero. With bold contemporary

dance, stunning aerial and acrobatics,

choreographer Neus Gil Cortés effortlessly blends

humour with quirky and extreme physicality.

Nua Dance’s newest and most ambitious work to

date features an intergenerational ensemble led by

Sarah Dowling.

Photograph ©Dan Martin

Grace Petrie

Wednesday 20th May at


Grace Petrie’s unique takes on life, love and politics,

and the warmth and wit with which they are

delivered, have won over an army of loyal fans across

the alternative, folk, political and comedy scenes.

She’s toured to arenas with Frank Turner, supported

comedians Robin Ince, Josie Long and Hannah

Gadsby, and has done a prestigious live session on

the BBC Radio 2 Jo Whiley Show. In 2019 she played to

a packed The Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury Festival

followed by sold out dates across her October ’19

tour. Her current album, Queer As Folk, was released

in Sept ’18 and was a Mojo magazine Top 10 Folk

Album of the Year.

“She’s the urgent, pulsing, compassionate talent this

world desperately needs.” The Observer

Photo ©David Wilson Clarke

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Funny Girls - The Original Drag

Comedy Experience

Wednesday 20th May at 7.30pm. Tickets £25

(Concessions £23)

Starring the legendary Betty Legs Diamond!

For classic and modern entertainment with a twist, there is no show in

the world quite like the award-winning Funny Girls. If you want to see a

show with big laughs, up tempo exciting singalong routines and theatrical

classics with a hilarious twist there is no show in UK that competes with the

entertainment provided by Funny Girls - it is the epitome of a show stopping

extravaganza! Leave reality behind and experience the fantastical world

created on stage, as their cast continues to entertain you in a show with no

equal, on a tour like no other.

Photograph ©Dan Martin

Talon – The Acoustic Collection:

In The Raw 2020

Thursday 21st May

at 7.30pm. Tickets £19.50

Following the massive success of their

critically acclaimed studio and ‘LIVE’ acoustic

albums, Talon – The Acoustic Collection is back.

This year In The Raw will feature breathtakingly

beautiful acoustic arrangements of their

own personal favourites from such artistes

as… James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, 10cc,

Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Eagles, Pink Floyd, Toto, Bee Gees and many more,

in a brand new show for 2020. If you have not seen this show before then

you are in for a real treat. Sat on bar stools and armed with no more than

their trademark four part vocal harmony, acoustic instruments and laid back

banter, Jonny, Chris, Peter and Keith will leave you simply spellbound.

Photo ©David Wilson Clarke

Dyad Productions presents

The Unremarkable

Death of

Marilyn Monroe

Thursday 21st May

at 7.30pm

Tickets £15

From the award-winning creators of Orlando, I, Elizabeth, Austen’s Women, Jane

Eyre: An Autobiography, Dalloway, Female Gothic, and The Time Machine. August

5th, 1962: Monroe as we’ve never seen her before: alone in her bedroom, in

dressing gown and underwear; no glitz, no glamour, no masks. Overdosed

on pills, the woman behind the icon unravels her remarkable life, telling all,

revealing a biting intelligence and an imperfect body, leading us in real time

to the very moment of her death. Winner of the Three Weeks Editors Award.

★★★★★ ”A simply stunning production“ Edinburgh Reporter

★★★★★ ”Superlative“ Remotegoat


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May 2020

Remi Harris: Light & Shade

Friday 22nd May at 7.30pm. Tickets £15

Remi is a guitarist from the UK whose

unique style draws inspiration from artists

such as Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix,

Wes Montgomery and Led Zeppelin. He

has performed at Montreal Jazz Festival,

Buckingham Palace, BBC Proms at the Royal

Albert Hall with Jamie Cullum, on BBC 4

television and live on BBC Radio 2 and 3.

Light & Shade is Remi’s most

diverse and eclectic show to date,

featuring music ranging from the

acoustic jazz, swing and gypsy jazz

of the 40s to the psychedelic rock

and blues of the 60s and 70s.

“An extraordinary musician” Jamie

Cullum, BBC Radio 2

Tenors Un Limited -

That’s Amoré!

Friday 22nd May at 7.30pm

Rows D-G £25, Rows A-C £23,

all other seats £21

Make a date to see Tenors Un Limited, the

‘rat pack of opera’, the number one selling

classical vocal trio thrill once again with their

uplifting new show, That’s Amoré. Let Scott,

Paul and Jem take you on a journey through

some of the best loved songs of the last century, made famous by other

‘icons of song’, such as Pavarotti, Lanza, Sting, Bublé and Freddie Mercury.

“21st Century Tenors - great voices, great fun and a great evening!” Alan

Titchmarsh MBE

“Tenors with attitude!” The Stage

Finding Folk - Dance Theatre

Show

Friday 22nd Vesta Tilley

Studio

May at


(Concessions £9,

Students £5)

Post-show

Talk!

mental health through folk, dance, music and song.


Finding Folk tells the story of a

young Lancashire woman’s honest

and encouraging tale of overcoming

poor mental health in a family

environment. Phoebe Ophelia

shares personal stories of how she

escaped the downfall of her own

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Alfie Moore –

Fair Cop

Unleashed

Saturday 23rd May at 7.30pm

Tickets £16

Cop-turned-comedian Alfie Moore’s latest stand-up tour

show is based on a dramatic real-life incident from his police

casebook. Relive with him the thrilling ups and downs of the

night a mysterious clown came to town and more than one life

ended up in the balance. It was no laughing matter – but this

show certainly is! It’d be a crime to miss it!

★★★★ “Offbeat...very funny” Daily Mail

★★★★ “… well-crafted jokes and a large dash of police gallows

humour” Telegraph

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The Theatre Chipping Norton and

Barn Theatre present

Jeeves & Wooster in

Perfect Nonsense

Saturday 23rd May at 7.30pm

Tickets £19.50

(Concessions £17.50)

A new play adapted

from the works of PG

Wodehouse,

written by the Goodale

Brothers.

Take your seats with

caution! Aristocratic

buffoon Bertie

Wooster has hired

the theatre for the

night to present

his one-man

show detailing

a recent and

rather spectacular

series of misadventures.

The only trouble is Bertie

hasn’t worked out who’s

going to play the parts. Will

the show be a disaster?

Will the scenery stay

upright? Or will his trusty

manservant Jeeves step in

and save the day?

In a joyous reimagining of

the classic P.G.Wodehouse

characters, three actors hurl

themselves from role to role as they

race to tell the story of Bertie’s own farcical

adventures. Suitable for ages 12+


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May 2020

Snow Queen

Sunday 24th May at 2pm. Tickets £14

(Under 16s £11), Family of Four

(2 adults & 2 children) £41

Free

pre-show

activity

1hr before!

Myth, legend and fantasy combine in this

spellbinding story by Hans Christian Anderson.

She sweeps through the streets on snowy nights,

looking in at the windows, her breath leaving

strange icy patterns on the glass. “Yes, I’ve seen

them”, says Gerda, but little does she know her

best friend, Kai is about to be spirited away

to the evil Snow Queen’s Ice Palace. And so,

as the spring thaw arrives, Gerda’s quest begins an adventurous journey

from Denmark to the frozen north, passing through every season and

encountering a host of colourful characters on the way. Tread the Boards

Theatre Company present a family adventure full of fun, music and magic for

all the family!

Gyles Brandreth: Break a Leg!

Sunday 24th May at 3pm. Tickets £21

They say all political careers

end in tears. In Brandreth’s

case it’s tears of laughter as the actor,

author, ex-MP, One Show reporter and QI,

Have I Got News For You and Countdown

star is back on tour with his new show

celebrating all things theatrical. Without

hesitation or repetition (and just a touch

of deviation), Just a Minute regular Gyles

delivers a dazzling afternoon of wit,

wisdom, high drama, low comedy, and

hilarious name-dropping.

★★★★★ “A master raconteur” Telegraph

★★★★★ “Total joy” Scotsman


Live & Local presents

Same Same…But Different

Sunday 24th May

at 6pm

Tickets £10.50

(Concessions

£8.50)

Presented by Sonia Sabri Company

Same Same…But Different is a family show,

mixing Kathak and contemporary dance,

live music and physical storytelling, to

create a playful and colourful world where

we celebrate our individuality, diversity and the bonds which connect us all.

Inspired by the well-known Anglo-Asian phrase ‘same, same…but different’,

meaning ‘yes, something kind of similar, but not the exact same thing’.

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The People’s Theatre Company presents

I Spy With My Little Eye

by Steven Lee

Wednesday 27th May at


(Under 16s £9)

Molly and Bingo the dog hope you can join them

to celebrate Molly’s sixth birthday. There’ll be

a treasure hunt, all your favourite singalong

songs and lots of party games - including Molly’s

favourite... “I Spy With My Little Eye!”. Based on

the brand new picture book by Steven Lee (Don’t

Dribble On The Dragon, How the Koala Learnt To Hug) and brought to you by the

creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly, this adorable family

musical celebrates everything great about being a kid - and everything great

about having one. Suitable for ages 2+

Albert Lee

Wednesday 27th May


Free

pre-show

activity

1hr before!

Albert Lee is a two-time Grammy award-winner,

revered by both professional musicians and

fans alike as one of the finest guitarists the

world has ever seen. Co-writer of Country Boy,

and always in great demand by other artistes,

Albert has appeared at four of Eric Clapton’s

Crossroads festivals, The Concert For George,

and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert

paying homage to The Everly Brothers.

Ranging from soulful ballads to rock ‘n’ roll,

complimented by his great band, this is a show

not to be missed.

Thursday 28th

May at 7.30pm

Tickets £13

Following a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe

in 2018, Tom Brace returns with a

brand-new magic show for the whole

family! Featuring Tom’s unique blend of

comedy and magic, the show promises

to have a little something for everybody.

“A fun-filled hour of amazing magic and

hilarious comedy.”

★★★★ Primary Times

★★★★ Voice Magazine

★★★★ Phoenix Remix


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May 2020

Worcestershire Early Music:

A Game of Thrones (Hirer)


Tickets £18 (£16 if booked

before 1st May), Under 18s Free

Elin Manahan Thomas – soprano; Elizabeth Kenny –

lute, chitarrone

Two of the UK’s leading artists present an intriguing

programme highlighting political ‘games’ of renaissance Europe. Queen

Elizabeth I gloried in her reputation as the world’s most famous virgin.

Unmarried until the end, throughout her reign she used her maidenhood

as a pawn, promising one great European after another the greatest gift she

could bestow: her hand in marriage. Through all this turbulent time the Tudor

court buzzed with music, and the cult of ‘Oriana’ gave rise to the madrigal and

the popularity of the lute. Elizabeth employed two official royal composers:

Thomas Tallis and William Byrd. The influence of continental music by them

permeates vast numbers of works by English and Scottish composers.

elinmanahanthomas.org | elizabethkenny.co.uk

Worcestershire Early Music:

Apollo’s Revels –The

European Tour (Hirer)

Sunday 31st May at 3pm

Tickets £18

(£16 if booked before

1st May), Under 18s Free

Travel through the theatres, ballrooms, salons and

concert halls of early Eighteenth Century Europe, from

the opera house of Paris, to the sophisticated homes

of the English aristocracy, to the feisty salons of Spain.

Apollo’s Revels entertain with rustic shepherdesses,

elegant courtly dances, and a foot-stamping Follia, with

music by Corrette, de la Barre and Marais.

apollosrevels.com

Festival

ticket £55

available through

www.

earlymusicworcs.

org

R.E.M. by Stipe


Tickets £15

R.E.M. by Stipe, are the UK’s top

R.E.M. tribute band and are coming

to Worcester, much to the delight of

R.E.M. fans, now starved of the real

thing. Front man Richard Southern

and the rest of the band perfectly

capture the R.E.M. sound and stage

presence, and do not disappoint with

a set of R.E.M. favourites mixed in

with a few lesser played songs which

will delight the die-hard fans too.

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The Simon and Garfunkel

Story - 50th Anniversary Tour


Tickets £21.50 (Concessions £20.50)

Direct from a week-long run in London’s

West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a SOLD

OUT worldwide tour and standing ovations

at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel

Story is back! Using huge projection

photos and original film footage, this 50th

Anniversary Celebration also features a full

live band performing all the hits. Get your

tickets fast as this is an evening not to be

missed!

“Fantastic” Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2

“Authentic and Exciting” The Stage

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Women in Rock

Sunday 31st

May at 7.30pm

Tickets £22

Since exploding onto the live music

scene in 2016, Women In Rock have

been busy wowing audiences up and

down the UK with their sell out show.

Having been invited twice to Europe

to perform for Harley Davidson to

audiences of up to 120,000 in Prague

and Portugal, their show goes from

strength to strength. With songs made

famous by the world’s greatest female rock artists, costume changes and a

full choreographed show, Women In Rock has something for everyone that

will leave you cheering for more! A journey through female rock delivered by

some of the UK’s finest vocalists and musicians.

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June 2020

Presented in association with the

Friends of the Swan Theatre

Behind the Scenes with

Chantry Dance Company

Tuesday 2nd June at 7.30pm. Tickets £8

Join Rae Piper and Paul Chantry, West End and Royal Opera

House performers, choreographers of David Walliams’ Oliviernominated,

award-winning Gangsta Granny, and Directors of Chantry

Dance Company, for an exclusive look behind the

scenes of a professional dancer’s life. This event

is perfect for the dance-enthusiast, but also for

anyone brand new to dance, as you will discover

the excitement contemporary dance has to offer

in an accessible, informative way. Featuring a

Q&A, and dancing from Piper and Chantry, this is

a must-see event!

www.chantrydancecompany.org

GO NOW! The Music of The

Moody Blues

Thursday 4th June

at 7.30pm. Tickets £24.50

GO NOW! The Music of The Moody Blues

is an opportunity for fans to experience

this timeless music live, in a tribute to the

greatest classic rock band of a generation

and Rock and Roll Hall Of Famers, The Moody

Blues. Gordy Marshall toured and recorded

with The Moody Blues for twenty-five years.

Together with Mick Wilson (lead singer

of 10cc for twenty years) they present a

super-group of world class musicians, singers

and songwriters and meticulously recreate

the elegance of a Moody Blues concert.

The Take That Experience

Thursday 4th

June at 7.30pm

Tickets £23

As Take That celebrate over 30 years

as the UK’s number one boy band, The

Take That Experience mark over a decade

together as their most popular and

recognised tribute act.

With acclaimed vocal performances,

replica costumes and iconic dance

routines, The Take That Experience

recreate the magic of Take That live on

stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’.

“The closest thing to Take That” Nigel

Martin-Smith

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Two’s Company presents

Love Letters

(Hirer)

By A.R Gurney

Friday 5th June


An evening to both entertain and raise money for Worcester Talking

Newspapers, a very worthwhile cause bringing news and entertainment to

well over a hundred blind and partially sighted people. This play is particularly

well suited and easy to enjoy for those with sight loss producing a double

benefit, by helping to fund the supply of recorded news, books and a regular

magazine, as well as enjoyment to those attending. Love Letters is a story of

two people who met at primary school and maintained a correspondence

throughout their lives, charting a complex and intriguing relationship speckled

with sadness and humour. A delightful and fascinating play by A.R. Gurney.



Saturday 6th June at 7.30pm

Advance Tickets £18.50, On the Door £23



at Huntingdon Hall in 2020.

They’ll bring you comedians off

the telly from such shows as

BBC2’s Mock The Week, Channel

4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, BBC1’s Michael

McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and

ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent. Each show

has four comedians including

a top-notch host and compère.

Previously they’ve booked the likes of Jason Manford, John Bishop and

Sarah Millican before they hit the big time, so come along and see more

brilliant comedians!

Dark Side Of The Wall - A

tribute to Pink Floyd (Hirer)



Floyd is Fun! Favourites of the Swan Theatre,

the award-winning Dark Side Of The Wall return!

Their annual shows are well renowned for great

entertainment as they deliver two and a half

hours of reverent tribute to their heroes, and

at the same time prove that ‘Floyd is Fun!’. The

band perform music from all Pink Floyd’s classic

albums and feature tracks such as Comfortably

Numb, Wish You Were Here and Another Brick In

The Wall to name just a few. If you’ve seen them

in concert before then you’ll know this band

deliver a great night out every time.

www.pinkfloydtribute.co.uk

Vesta Tilley

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Get Involved

Come and Shake Your Tail Feathers!

2020 brings with it lots of new and exciting classes and workshops to get

involved in at the Swan Theatre! 19th April Take a look at what’s 17th May going on below!

Join us for 1.5 hou

dancing to you

favourite musical

£12

14th June

26th July

Musssiccaal Daancce

All abilities welco

Suitable for ages

Starting at 11a

Woorkssshoopsss

Come and and Shake Your Tail Feathers!

Book now via the Box

Office!

www.worcesterlive.co.uk

01905 611 427

Woorkssshoopsss

Join us for 1.5 hours of of

dancing to to your

favourite musical hits! hits!

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19th 19th

April

April April

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May

May

£12

14th 14th June June

14th June

26th 26th July July

26th July

All All abilities welcome.

All abilities welcome.

Suitable for for ages 14+ 14+


Starting at at 11am!

Starting at 11am!

Gentle Chance to Book Dance now via via the the Box Box

Book now via the Box

Office!

23rd Office!


April – 16th July


01905 611 611427

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£4 per week

01905 611 427

Thursdays 2pm – 3pm

(Excl. Thurs 28th May)

An uplifting, relaxed and sociable weekly

dance class for anyone looking for a

gentle approach to keeping healthy. Led by Marie Oldaker from Dancefest,

the class is suitable for those who enjoy exercising at their own pace, seated if

they like. It would also suit anyone living with a disability or long term health

condition. The class uses different dance styles and a range of music to be

creative, learn new moves and have fun – stay afterwards for a cup of tea and

a chat and enjoy the social exercising as well!

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Parents and Wobblers

Bransford Trust Studio

Fridays 10am – 10.45am

24th April – 17th July (Excl. Fri

8th May & Fri 29th May)

£4.50 per week

Join Dancefest’s Liz Winter in this class for

parents (and grandparents and carers!) and

have fun moving with your wobbly toddler.

Learning shapes, colours and numbers through

dance and movement games with props and

parachutes, this class helps to develop imagination, creativity and confidence

in your child. It gives you the time to take part in creative play together,

building relationships and having fun in a sociable, relaxed and friendly class.

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Living Playfully - Adult Drama Classes

Fridays 7pm – 8.30pm. 24th April – 17th July

(Excl. Fri 8th May) £80

Do you love drama, theatre and

acting? Have you always wanted to

have a go, or reached adulthood

and stopped, keen to develop your

creativity and learn new skills, looking

to build confidence or find a group that works

for you? Whichever one you are this is the group for you. Join a like-minded

group of adults (18+) every Friday for friendship, well-being, and all-round

drama based fun. These classes will be focussed around games and activities

to hone your creativity, develop acting skills and stagecraft skills.

Led by Bev Bevan, a theatre practitioner with a wealth of experience

in community theatre. Bev is director of the local drama workshop

company, Worcester TheatreMakers, a qualified adult learning teacher,

and has been delivering Youth Theatre sessions at the Swan and across

the county for 5 years.

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Tea Dance

Tuesday 14th July

Bringing young people together with

elders, those living with dementia,

their family friends and carers, this

project includes Dementia Friends

Information sessions and dance training

for young people in preparation for the

Tea Dance/Daytime Discos in July and

November. Open to all please join us

in helping to make Worcester a more

dementia-friendly city.

Let’s Dance is led by EVERYBODY DANCE in collaboration with the Swan

Theatre, Dancefest, local dance practitioners and schools.

Email: rfeverybodydance@gmail.com, Phone: 07870428528

www.everybodydance.org.uk


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Classes and Groups

Take a look at some of the fantastic

groups and classes that come to us at the

Swan Theatre below. There’s something

for everyone to enjoy!

Sing and Tonic

(Hirer)

1st session free!

Do you like to sing in the car or

shower? No need to read music

just be prepared to laugh and

make new friends!

Tuesdays, 10.00am - 11.30am

Contact -

Sarah 07801 225 883

Email -

sarah@singandtonic.co.uk

Website -

www.singandtonic.co.uk

“From absolutely terrified

to euphoric in 90 mins”

“Delivers the feel good factor”

Jungle Jiggle (Hirer)

Jungle Jiggle is a musical, magical and multi-sensory jungle experience!

Full of fun with specially created music, wonderful jungle characters,

puppets, lights, bubbles and more! All our sessions are designed to follow

the EYFS, your little one’s development is so important to us!

Sessions held at the Swan Theatre Wednesdays (Term-time).

10:00-11:00 Jungle Crawlers (Babies) &

11:15-12:15 Jungle Explorers (Walkers). Booking is essential.

To book and find out more visit www.junglejiggle.co.uk

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Are you looking to hire a space for your workshop/

class/activity? Long term or short term, we may just

have the space you’re looking for at the Swan Theatre

or Huntingdon Hall. Please email Sarah-Jane Morgan on

sarahjane@worcesterlive.co.uk to find out more.

or”

ENTW9 Dance

Company (Hirer)

ENTW9 Dance Company is a

female forward contemporary

dance company. Aiming

to deliver workshops and

performances that will engage

and inspire audiences of all

abilities.

Offering weekly classes in

Contemporary, Ballet and

Barre.

Booking must be made in

advance, please contact Lois on

entw9dancecompany@gmail.com

Tai Chi etc (Hirer)

Learn a pure and authentic tai chi and qigong system that was developed and

brought to the West by a Doctor of Western medicine, (who also happened

to be a genuine tai chi Master). Classes consist of the Taijiwuxigong qigong

exercises and the Taiji37 style tai chi chuan (taijiquan) form.

When: Thursdays, 2.00pm – 3.30pm

Where: Swan Theatre Studio

Other classes and private/corporate programmes available.

Contact Marc for further details.

01905 811123 | marc@obelison.com | www.taichietc.co.uk


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June 2020

A Partnership

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June at

7.45pm. Tickets £15 (Students £10)

“We’re not normal, Zach. So why are we

trying to be?”

On the eve of Ally’s 30th birthday, he and

his partner Zach dissect what it means

to be a gay man in 2019, and whether

long-lasting, monogamous relationships

between men are possible in modern

society. A Partnership, a relationship

comedy-drama featuring two men, has no

angels, no AIDS and no other characters;

only the shadow of internalised

homophobia, and the question of whether

we can – or should – be ‘normal.’


Vesta Tilley

Studio

Photograph: @PixbyLorne

David Harper –

Unexpected Tales

Wednesday 10th June at

7.30pm. Tickets £16 (OAPs £14)

David Harper is a historian and antiques

presenter best known for his brightly coloured

trousers! You will have seen him on Bargain

Hunt, Antiques Road Trip and Flog It!, plus he often

appears on shows such as Through The Keyhole,

Celebrity Eggheads and was once described as the

worst ever contestant on Celebrity Masterchef. Join

him for his improvised stand-up tour, Unexpected

Tales, for a show packed with funny anecdotes,

historical tales and embarrassing stories. The

show includes a Q&A, some giveaways and special

prizes too... whether the audience wants them

or not!

A THEATR MWLDAN & TWENTYTWO PROMOTIONS

CO-PRODUCTION In association with Résonances and

Music PEI

Catrin

Finch & Seckou

Keita with

special guests

Vishtèn

Thursday 11th June at 7.30pm. Tickets £23

(Concessions £21)

In 2019, Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita travelled to Prince Edward Island on

the maritime east coast of Canada to collaborate with Vishtèn, a powerhouse

multi-instrumental trio and flag bearers for their unique Acadian musical

tradition throughout the world. In 2020, that collaboration comes to the

UK in a one-off tour that features sets by both artists plus a very special set

featuring new material by Catrin, Seckou and Vishtèn together.

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Temptation in the Temple! -

Another Roman Romp

By K.R.S. Foster

Thursday 11th June at 7.30pm

Tickets £17.50

The company that has created a cult following around

the UK with their Adult Panto will be returning with their

adult comedy, Temptation in the Temple. At the Temple

of Vesta, ‘celibacy’ is a way of life. However, for reluctant

virgin, Frigella the Fulfiller, this means her only chance at ‘Shagamus’ is to

escape to the Temple of Venus. A plan is needed and this must be expertly

implemented to avoid a nasty punishment. Sadly, with Frigella’s charmingly

stupid friend, Bimbus, things will never be straightforward, especially with the

High Priestess, Virginia Creeper, suspicious of her every move! Don’t miss this

hilarious evening of farcical confusion and outrageous innuendo… it may also

contain mild audience participation! Suitable for ages 16+

14)

Joe Broughton’s Conservatoire

Folk Ensemble

Friday 12th June at


(Concessions £16.50)

The UK’s biggest folk band is back with their

legendary show! The band’s touring line-up

features a stage-challenging fifty members.

Among them are fifteen horns, four cellos,

five percussionists, five electric guitarists,

plus fiddles, flutes, clarinets, double-bass,

electric bass, euphonium, acoustic guitar, and an accordion. They sing too.

Formed at Birmingham’s Conservatoire by fiddle player and arranger Joe

Broughton, they are known for their energetic shows, where traditional

English and Celtic reels slide into full-on rock grooves, funk, jazz, hip-hop, ska

and reggae. This is very much 21st century folk. This is ‘Power Folk’.

www.folkensemble.co.uk

Some Guys Have All The Luck -

The Rod Stewart Story

Friday 12th June at 7.30pm. Tickets £25

Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart

Story is back in theatres in 2020 with a

brand new show, bringing to the stage a

fantastic live concert celebration of one of

rock music’s greatest icons. Frontman Paul

Metcalfe is incredible as Rod and captures all

the excitement, energy and charisma of the

legendary performer. The show features hits

from Rod’s whole career all interwoven with

some interesting and amusing anecdotes.

This authentic production includes a

stunning stage set, a spectacular light show,

an impeccable live band and stage-wide

projections.


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June 2020

Shakatak

Saturday 13th

June at 7.30pm

Tickets £26

40th Anniversary Celebration!

In 2020 Shakatak will be celebrating

the 40th year of their illustrious career!

To mark this the band will be releasing

various commemorative items including

a CD and book and they will be making

world-wide appearances in theatres

and festivals plus live radio & TV

performances. Throughout their long

career Shakatak have released over fifty

CDs plus three DVDs and most of the

band’s extensive back catalogue is widely available. Come and join them as

they celebrate their 40th Anniversary, a night not to be missed.

Ballet Theatre UK presents

Sense and Sensibility

Saturday 13th June at 7.30pm. Tickets

£18 (Concessions £16, Under 16s £14)

Join Ballet Theatre UK as they delve into the romantic world

of Jane Austin with their classical adaptation of Sense and

Sensibility. Following the lives of the Dashwood sisters,

this full-length ballet explores the romantic twists

and turns of society life in the late 18th century. Set

to a glorious score, true to the era, this ballet holds

the essence of a true period drama combing heart

wrenching pas de deux and stunning classical ballet.

Featuring striking costumes and set, inspired by iconic

British artists of the era (Gainsborough/Turner) this

production promises to be a highlight of your season.

Sense and Sensibility will leave you wondering “When

reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?”

Stacey Kent

Sunday 14th June at 7.30pm

Tickets £22

The internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated

vocalist, Stacey Kent, returns to the UK for a very

select number of 2020 dates, featuring music from

her Sony Music album release I Know I Dream

(Sony Music/Okeh) alongside a collection of

numbers from her previous albums, including

the Grammy-nominated Breakfast on the Morning

Tram. Stacey’s visit to Huntingdon Hall with her

5-piece band features a beautiful collection of

songs, including American Standards, Bossa Nova

classics, Chansons, as well as original songs and

reprises of some of Stacey’s most loved repertoire.

“Stacey Kent has been quietly sitting on top of the world of

jazz vocals, for many years” Jamie Cullum

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STAC presents

Bazaar and Rummage

(Amateur Hirer)

By Sue Townsend

Tuesday 16th – Saturday 20th June at

7.45pm. Tickets £11 (Concessions £10)

Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th free!

Sue Townsend’s Bazaar and Rummage is a witty and sometimes moving

comedy which highlights the serious social problems that come with

agoraphobia. The play brings together five agoraphobics who

have been persuaded to venture out of their homes to run a

jumble sale. She has drawn real women, not stereotypes

and infused her script with sharply-observed humour.

Sue once suffered from agoraphobia for three weeks

and during that time it forced her to act in the most

ridiculous fashion. It was caused by her hating where

she lived. The answer was to move and as

soon as she made that decision she was

cured. All agoraphobics suffer great

anxiety at the thought of going

out. It is very sad but most

sufferers can and will laugh

about their experiences.

This performance

contains strong

language

This amateur

production of Bazaar

and Rummage is

presented by special

arrangement with Samuel

French, Ltd., a Concord

Theatricals Company, and

directed by Jason Moseley.

No admission once

the performance has

started.

Vesta Tilley

Studio

Hotbuckle Productions presents

Tess of the D’Urbervilles

Wednesday 17th June at 7.30pm

Tickets £16

“Why didn’t you tell me there was danger?

Why didn’t you warn me?”

Tess of the D’Urbervilles traces the life of

the young country girl Tess Durbeyfield.

Driven by family poverty to claim kinship

with the wealthy D’Urberville family,

the innocent Tess crosses paths with

her ‘cousin’, the dissolute Alec and the

gentleman, Angel Clare, with tragic results.

On Hotbuckle’s Wuthering Heights, “…

beautifully handled … this is the company’s

best yet” (BBC Radio Shropshire), and Far From the Madding Crowd, “… a magical

production” (The Stage).


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June 2020

The Unravelling Wilburys

Thursday 18th June at 7.30pm


This top tribute show is more than just a

tribute! The Unravelling Wilburys are the

complete package; a great combination of

brilliant musicianship, tongue in cheek humour

and have received rave reviews throughout

the UK. The band play their songs in their

familiar country-rock style whilst stealing a few

choice numbers from those famous five icons,

Messrs Orbison, Harrison, Dylan, Petty and Lynne!

The brilliant Unravelling Wilburys are made up of Sticky Willy, Thumper, Blind

Melon, Walter and Honky Tonk Wilbury, ‘the real Wilbury brothers’! Their

show tells the story of how their songs were stolen (allegedly) by Messrs

Orbison, Harrison, Dylan, Petty and Lynne at Nashville’s Tootsies Bar and the

hard road they had to tread to get ‘em back.

Blake - Live in Concert Tour

Thursday 18th June at 7.30pm. Tickets

£25 (Concessions £23)

Since joining together in 2007, Brit Award-winning

vocalists Blake have recorded and performed

many of the world’s best loved songs. Celebrating

a new decade together, they have chosen their

all-time favourites, bringing you an extraordinary

show that highlights their harmonies better

than ever before. Hear an eclectic new selection

of classical anthems, West End hits and

contemporary covers, including intimate acoustic arrangements accompanied by

virtuosic live piano, showing off their unique harmonic dexterity. Their genuine

friendship, love of music and relaxed comic banter make every show unique,

ensuring a warmth and intimacy that audiences return to again and again.

“Their voices and harmonies single them out as one of the country’s most exciting

groups” The Express

The Bench


(Concessions £13, Groups of 8+ £11)

Waiting for Godot meets Still Game. A hilarious play full of twists and turns,

intrigue and sharp wit written by the award-winning Keir McAllister (Live at

The Apollo, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats), The Bench tells the tale of an epic

conflict over a public bench! Sandy (a pompous man past his prime) is furious

to discover someone has scattered his flower arrangement over his “memorial

bench”. Instantly Sandy blames Joe (a young office worker on his break

relaxing on said bench), so beginning a tirade of rants, uncompromising

solutions, and unreasonable demands that

makes this shared journey of self-discovery an

amusing ride. See how the two generations fight

it out in a battle that will change them forever,

and where they may finally answer the eternal

question of “When is a bench not a bench?”.

Suitable for ages 12+ (contains some bad

language)

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From the Producers of

Sing-a-Long-a Sound of

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Sing-a-Long-a Bohemian

Rhapsody (12A)

Friday 19th June at 7.30pm


The smash-hit film as you have never experienced it before!

Celebrate Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie

Mercury. Our live host will warm up your voices in true Freddie Mercury style,

teach you some iconic dance moves and show you how to use your interactive

prop bags, then sit back and sing along with the on screen lyrics. We guarantee

to have you walking out feeling like the Champions of the World!

Please note that this is a screening of the new movie, rather than a live show.

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Dance The Night Away with

Los Texicanos


Tickets £17.50

Dance The Night Away, hosted by John ‘JB’ Banner

himself, is a tribute to some of the very best

bands from the USA. It features music of The

Mavericks, Los Lobos, Texas Tornados and many

others who introduced a blend of country, Tex

Mex and rock and roll to create a fabulous mix

of music to get you dancing from the first song

- hence a specific dance area is created by moving the loose chairs in front

of the stage. Los Texicanos are a nine-piece band, who will feature Robert

Reynolds - a founder member of The Mavericks - in their line-up. Don’t miss

this one! Pick up a leaflet from the Box Office, or visit

www.johnbanner.uk for further, more detailed, information.

King of Pop

starring Navi

Saturday 20th June at


King Of Pop is led by the world’s greatest

Michael Jackson tribute artist Navi, with his

incredible live band and dancers. Navi is

the only tribute artist ever to be chosen by

Michael Jackson himself. Michael personally

gave Navi a standing ovation after he was

invited to perform at one of MJ’s lavish

birthday parties in Los Angeles. This thrilling

show will take you closer than ever imagined

to an original Jackson concert. Don’t miss

this outstanding production featuring all of

Michael’s hits and the Jackson Five classics in a

show suitable for the whole family.


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June 2020

Day at Night – The Doris

Day Songbook

Wednesday 24th

June at 2pm

Tickets £17

Featuring singers and a live band,

images and projection from her

glittering career, The Doris Day

Songbook is a celebration of the

life and music of the Hollywood

legend, TV and recording artist

Doris Day, and includes twenty

five unforgettable hits, including

Secret Love, Sentimental Journey,

Teacher’s Pet, Move Over Darling

and Que Sera Sera.

RBM Presents

Last of the Summer Wine

Starring acclaimed impressionist Julian Dutton

Wednesday 24th June at 7.30pm. Tickets £15

BAFTA-winning impressionist Julian Dutton brings the classic sitcom Last of

the Summer Wine to the stage in a brand new tour. In a sparkling adaptation

of Roy Clarke’s world-famous comedy, Julian Dutton (“one of the best vocal

performers around,” BBC Comedy) recreates the immortal adventures of

Foggy, Clegg & Compo, in three of their classic tales - Isometrics & After,

Whoops!, and the immortal Stop That Bath!.

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CLASSIC CLAPTON -

35th Anniversary Tour

Friday 26th June at 7.30pm

Tickets £18

The world’s number one Eric Clapton tribute band will be

making a welcome return to Huntingdon Hall in June as

part of their 35th Anniversary Tour!

The band features front-man Mike

Hall who not only looks like Eric, he

sings and plays guitar like him too! The

band also comprises four excellent musicians

who stunningly recreate his electrifying stage

performances. The whole of Eric Clapton’s illustrious

career is covered in this two-hour journey including

Cream, The Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Blind Faith,

Derek & The Dominos and the solo years.

www.classic-clapton.com

The Power Ballad Show

Friday 26th

June at 7.30pm

Tickets £22

The Power Ballad Show is a

celebration of one of the most

creative and emotionally charged

periods in the history of music

transporting the audience back to a

time when hair was big, and voices

were even bigger. You will be flooded

with memories as you find yourself

singing along to hit after hit from artists such as Rainbow, Heart, Whitesnake,

Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Tina Turner and many more. Featuring some of the

UK’s finest musicians and vocalists and accompanied by a state of the art

sound and light show, The Power Ballad Show promises a high quality evening

of entertainment that has been described as “truly a night to remember”.

Meet Tommy Atkins


Meet Tommy Atkins takes the audience not just

through Tommy’s war, but also his life back home

in Britain post-war. We learn of his experiences

in the trenches - fighting on the Somme, at

Passchendaele and Loos; and also of the boredom,

the loss and the comradeship. Returning to Britain,

Tommy shows us how a generation of returning

men were maltreated but how ultimately it was his

generation that forced through the foundations of

the Welfare State. From the beginning of the Great

War to the end of the Second, Private Tommy

Atkins was there. This is his story.

“Compelling, moving, insightful and believable...

beautifully written and performed”

Stage Talk Magazine


Vesta Tilley

Studio


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June 2020

Any Suggestions,

Doctor? The

Improvised

Doctor Who Parody

Saturday 27th June at 7pm


The Improvised Doctor Who Parody is landing near you!

Travel anywhere in time and space with a live radiophonic

workshop, incredible props and set, and a collection

of hilarious improv comedy performers. Travel on an

adventure everyone can enjoy made entirely from your

suggestions. Allons-y!

“Laughter so hard the seating shook” ★★★★★ One4Review

“A must see” ★★★★★ Scottish Field

“The Doctor would approve” ★★★★ BroadwayBaby


Neil Jones: GINGERLAND


Tickets £31 (Concessions £29), VIP tickets £66*

BBC Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Neil Jones presents his brand

new dance show, GINGERLAND. Join Jones for his very

own show which includes comedy, special effects and

a lot of outstanding dancing. Neil will show you the

real reason he’s a three-time World, eight-time British

Champion and well-known choreographer in the world

of Ballroom dancing. Find out what made him unique

within the dancing world and let him introduce you to

the very people who influenced him as a dancer, who all

just so happened to be ginger!

*VIP tickets include a meet and greet. This is PRE-SHOW

event which starts at 6pm, and includes the best seats in the

house, meeting Neil for photo and autograph opportunities,

plus a signed print. All VIP ticket holders must arrive at least

10 minutes before the meet and greet is due to start, as

latecomers may not be admitted.

The Joe Longthorne Songbook

Starring Darren Day &

Tracey Jordan

Sunday 28th June at


Celebrating the music and the life of the

singer’s singer!

The Joe Longthorne Songbook stars TV & West

End star Darren Day along with very special

guest Tracey Jordan, one of Joe’s backing

singers, and is joined by the Joe Longthorne

Band under the directorship of Andy Mudd,

Joe’s musical director. Endorsed by Joe’s

husband Jamie, images of Joe and video footage of him at home and on stage

will feature on screen. The production features all the big songs that the Joe’s

fans love to hear – Mary In The Morning, Wind Beneath My Wings, My Mother’s Eyes

and many more. www.aimshows.co.uk

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July 2020

Klezmer-ish

Thursday 2nd July at 7.30pm. Tickets £17

Meet Klezmer-ish, four incredibly outward-looking classically

trained musicians who met whilst playing with the Royal

Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. From rip-roaring klezmer and dynamic

tango to their self-penned gypsy jazz,

Klezmer-ish bring a trademark twist

to whatever genre

takes their fancy.

Drawing inspiration

from the music of

bygone travellers,

Klezmer-ish take

their audience on

a seamless musical

journey, always on

the move.

ICONS – Celebrating

The Legendary Divas

Thursday 2nd July at


Unleash your inner diva with this

fabulous new concert spectacular:

ICONS - Celebrating The Legendary

Divas!

Join this sensational cast as they

take you through the biggest

divas of the decades, performing

the hits of legends such as Cher,

Aretha, Whitney, Dusty, Tina, Barbra

and so many more. Incredible

costumes, stunning vocals and

slick choreography, it’s the night out you’ve been waiting for – grab your

hairbrush, grab the girls and #UnleashYourInnerDiva!


Friday 3rd July at 7.30pm

Advance Tickets £18.50, On the Door £23



at Huntingdon Hall in 2020.

They’ll bring you comedians off

the telly from such shows as

BBC2’s Mock The Week, Channel

4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, BBC1’s Michael

McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow

and ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent.

Each show has four comedians

including a top-notch host and

compère. Previously they’ve

booked the likes of Jason Manford, John Bishop and Sarah Millican before

they hit the big time, so come along and see more brilliant comedians!


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July 2020

Histories of the Unexpected: LIVE!

Saturday 4th July at 7.30pm


Histories of the Unexpected: LIVE! is an original, exciting multi-period show

that demonstrates how everything has a history - even the most unexpected

of subjects and how everything links together in unexpected ways. What

links together Pompeii, the Titanic, Neolithic cave

painting, perfume, scalping, Horatio Nelson, Henry

VIII, Hiroshima, the Duke of Wellington, razorgangs,

Shakespeare, mutiny, chimneys and a

seventeenth century map of the world? Well

you’ll just have to come to find out...

“History as you’ve never seen it

before” Dan Snow

“Exceptional historical

entertainment” ★★★★★

BBC Radio Devon

Open Day

Sunday

5th July 12pm – 4pm

Free entry!

The Swan Theatre is opening its

doors so come and take a look.

Regular backstage tours, fun

drama workshops, dance classes,

interactive activities for the little

ones, costume displays and the

chance to win family theatre

tickets!

We look forward to seeing you

there!

The Dreamboys: Too

Hard To Resist UK Tour

Wednesday 8th July at 7.30pm

Rows A-G £28.50

Rows H-P £25.50

(Wheelchair users £19.50)

Scream if you are ready to misbehave

because Dreamboys are heading to

Worcester with their 2020 Too Hard To

Resist UK Tour. Let the boys sweep you off

your feet for the raunchiest night of the

year. Think chiselled torsos, high-energy

dance routines and boy-next-door

seduction that will leave your heart

pounding.


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What’s Going On:

A Celebration of Marvin Gaye

What’s GOing On

A Clebration of Marvin Gaye

Starring

Nate Simpson

Thursday 9th July


An unmissable concert that brings

you all the biggest hits from the

Grammy award-winning ‘Prince of

Motown’. Starring the brilliant Nate

Simpson whose career has spanned all

areas of the music industry including

performing in the smash hit West End

musical Motown as Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, and in his own right

as an artist alongside Beverly Knight, Jamie Cullum and many more. Nate

is backed by a world class band whose careers have covered everything

from international sessions to West End roles. The passion, musicianship,

nostalgia and authenticity brought to you by Nate and the band will most

definitely leave you wanting more.

NO.1 RECORD BREAKING DUO

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THE GREATEST SONGMEN

Richard and Adam:

The Greatest Songmen

Thursday 9th July at 7.30pm. Tickets £25

Britain’s Got Talent Champions, Richard and Adam burst onto our TV screens in

2013, wowed the judges and won the nation’s hearts. With two No.1 albums,

The Impossible Dream and Believe and sell-out concerts around the globe, the

record-breaking Welsh brothers are now firmly established as two of the world’s

greatest voices. Book your tickets now and join Richard and Adam for a stunning

evening of world class music with the UK’s new favourite singing duo.

“Never missed a note” Simon Cowell

“PHENOMENAL”

“Brilliant” Sir Tom Jones

“UNBELIEVABLE”

A MANDA H OLDEN

S IR K EN D ODD

“THEY NEVER MISSED A NOTE”


S IMON C OWELL

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Tiddler © Julia Do

July 2020

TheatreFest

Friday 10th July at 7pm &

Saturday 11th July at 2pm and 7pm

Tickets £5 (£4 for members of any

Worcestershire Youth Theatre)

Join young performers from all over Worcestershire in a festival of theatre that

celebrates a mixture of teamwork, creative development and fun. Youth theatre

isn’t just about performing it’s about creating, and in this show case of young and

emerging talent you’ll see that being a creator is open to everyone. Join us for

this brilliant summer showcase.

FRECKLE

PRODUCTIONS

PRESENT

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Era presented

by Red Hot Boogie (Hirer)

Friday 10th July at 7.30pm


The Rock ‘n’ Roll Era consists of two one-hour sets in which the audience is

taken on a journey through the history and development of rock ‘n’ roll via

the coming together of various styles of music, and with stories about some

of the key personalities of the day. It’s not a tribute act - the songs are done

in their own style and they bring a sense of humour and crowd participation

to the show. Don’t miss this brilliant show,

which features

band members who

between them have a

hundred and twenty

years of gigging

experience!

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Tiddler © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books, 2007; A Squash and a Squeeze © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Macmillan Children’s Books, 1993; Monkey Puzzle © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Macmillan Children’s Books, 2000; The Smartest Giant in Town © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Macmillan Children’s Books, 2002

FRECKLE

PRODUCTIONS

PRESENT


Miss Pearl and The Rough

Diamonds



Hosted by JB himself, JBP bring you a night of

high energy 50s music from Malvern’s Queen of

Rockabilly, Miss Pearl! In her own barnstorming style,

she is backed by The Rough Diamonds (Steve Hurrell

on lead guitar & vocals, Stefan Agopsowicz double

bass & vocals and drummer Flute Varnfield) as she sings early rock ‘n’ roll,

rockabilly and country jump blues (Johnny Burnette, Patsy Cline, Bill Haley &

Wanda Jackson etc.). Guaranteed to make you want to get up and dance, the

loose chairs are removed in front of the stage to create a dance area.

For more detailed concert information, pick up a leaflet from the Box Office,

or visit www.johnbanner.uk

A ROOM OF CHILDREN LAUGHING HYSTERICALLY, ALL TOTALLY MESMERISED BY THE ACTION.

A DELIGHT FROM START TO FINISH

TIME OUT

and

Other Terrific Tales

L I V E

ON STAGE

FOUR TERRIFIC TALES – ONE SUPERB SHOW!

Sunday 12th July at 1.30pm and

3.30pm & Monday 13th July at 10.30am

Join

us an hour

before

the show

for a free craft

activity!

and 4.30pm. Tickets £14.50 (Concessions £11.50,

Groups of 10+ £11)

Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, these terrific tales are

woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful

characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles:

Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a

Squeeze. From the team behind Zog and Tabby McTat, funky moves, toe

tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed – a perfect treat for all ages!

“Brings such joy to children and adults alike. The show was so captivating

that no one wanted to miss a moment.” ★★★★★ The Spy in the Stalls


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July 2020

WORCESTER REPERTORY CO

SHERLOCK

HOLMES

Written by Ben Humphrey

& John-Robert Partridge

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RY COMPANY PRESENTS

The Commandery

Gardens, Worcester

Wednesday 15th July

– Sunday 2nd August

(Excluding Mondays)

Tuesday – Saturday 7.30pm,

Saturday Matinees and Sundays 3pm

Tickets £18 (U16s £8),

Saturday Matinees and Sundays £15 (U16s £8)

Flexi Ticket £20 – can be used for any

performance!

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Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson return to

Worcester as they face more madcap capers, silly

situations, and their deadliest foe yet…Professor

Moriarty.

From the team that brought you the 2019 summer smash-hit,

Pride and (quite a lot of) Prejudice and the record-breaking

Christmas spectacular, Snow White and

the Seven Dwarfs, Sherlock Holmes Rides

Again! is a rip-roaring romp of a show

that will have you rolling in the aisles.

Well…it would do if The Commandery

Gardens had any aisles!

Bring a picnic and join the Worcester

Repertory Company in the stunning

surrounds of The Commandery

Gardens this summer.

The

must-see

spoof

of the

summer!


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July 2020

Never 42

Thursday 16th July

at 7.30pm

Tickets £17

The UK’s premier Level 42 tribute

bring Level 42’s music LIVE to

Huntingdon Hall!

Never 42 is the expression of their

combined passion for the musicianship

of Mark King and Mike Lindup and the

upbeat jazz funk sound that is Level

42 with an uncanny accuracy and has earned them the reputation as the

UK’s Premier Level 42 Tribute Band and with a ‘thumbs up’ from Mark

King. Expect to hear the Level 42 favourites, Livin it up (The Sun Goes Down),

Lessons In Love, Something About You, The Chant Has Begun, Starchild, Are You

Hearing What I Hear, Hot Water and many more!

Thursday 16th July at 7.30pm. Tickets £24.50

The music that filled the dancehalls during the Big Band era is brought to

life again by The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK recreating the million

sellers of the 40s and 50s. Numbers from Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey,

Duke Ellington and Count Basie plus songs made famous by Frank Sinatra

and Dean Martin are featured to take you down Memory Lane and start

your feet tapping. A Big Band show that’s bound to get you In The Mood.

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The Matt

Woosey Band

Friday 17th July at


(Concessions £15)

Since relocating to Germany

from Malvern in 2015, Matt

has made a point of returning

to the UK twice a year with

new and exciting shows. Over

15 years, Matt has slowly

worked his way from playing

open mics in Worcestershire,

to playing some of the most

prestigious venues and

festivals across Europe and

beyond. A local favourite and

a full-blooded musician. This

show features John Parker

on double bass and Big Dave

Small on percussion and will

combine new, extraordinary

and multifaceted material with

older bluesy favourites.

A Vision of Elvis

Friday 17th July at 7.30pm. Tickets £24.50

Starring Rob Kingsley winner of The National Tribute Music Awards ‘Official

Elvis Show’ and ‘No.1 Male Tribute’ is internationally renowned as the best

Elvis Presley tribute concert touring the world today. A Vision of Elvis is the

ONLY Elvis show to see!

“The King is Back” Rolling Stones Magazine


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AC

THE

July 2020

John Banner Promotions present

The Songs of Don Williams

& Patsy Cline featuring

Pete Boddis & Marilyn Bose



The ever popular Pete Boddis Country Band

return with a programme of songs from

country legends Don Williams and Patsy Cline.

Pete with his relaxed vocal style and stage

presence, together with the lovely voice of

Marilyn Bose, ably backed by the wonderful musicians of his country band -

which features top session pedal steel/dobro/fiddle player Maurice Hipkiss

- will present an evening of your favourite Don & Patsy songs to bring you a

night of true country music. For further, more detailed, concert information

pick up a leaflet from the Box Office or visit www.johnbanner.uk

Rock for Heroes


Tickets £20.50

The incredible Rock for Heroes is back on

the road for 2020; bringing the perfect

combination of your favourite rock &

pop artists, fundraising in support of the

fantastic Help for Heroes. They will be

collecting for this amazing cause, after every

show with the aim to raise £2.5 million (it’s

a long plan!). Performed by a full live rock

band and superb singers, complete with

brilliant personalities and comedy value, this

really is a night out unlike any other. You

won’t see a bad wig here, this isn’t a tribute act this is simply paying tribute

the best way they can to the legends in music. Music, laughter and a rockin’

night out – don’t miss it!

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Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia

Sunday 19th July at 7.30pm. Tickets £14.50

Mario Bakuna is delighted to launch

his new album Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia

at Huntingdon Hall. The album brings in the core

of its research the Afro-Brazilian rhythms from

‘Recôncavo baiano’ as well as the charm and

subtlety of Bossa Nova. The album is a journey

to Rio de Janeiro, the birthplace of Bossa Nova,

and Bahia, the city that best represents the

powerful African influence in Brazilian music.

Mario Bakuna (acoustic guitar, vocals and vocal

trumpet) and Emilio Martins (drums and percussion) integrate the rhythmic

roots of Brazilian music and its sophisticated harmonies in a very special duo

performance, celebrating great Brazilian composers like Dorival Caymmi and

Tom Jobim. Mario and Emilio promise to transport the audience to a place

where the real and the imaginary are experienced and enhanced by poetry

and music.

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July 2020

27 Party! – Summer Sizzler


Tickets £15

27 Party! is the UK’s leading 80s and 90s tribute trio. Featuring Simon

Hughes (bass guitar/vocals), Tony James (lead guitar/vocals) and Talley

Smith (vocals) who have all toured the UK & Europe performing at festivals,

theatres, holiday centres, on radio and television. It’s a non-stop party with

live instruments and some of the biggest hits from the likes of Wham!, Tina

Turner, Culture Club, Oasis, Cher, Queen, Rick Astley and loads more! So

get your neon leg warmers and big hair on as we reach 88mph and travel

back in time to re-live the memories and magic and celebrate the music of

some iconic artists of the 80s & 90s!

The Queen’s Knickers

Wednesday 29th July at 11am & 2pm


Free

pre-show

activity

1hr before!

It’s a busy year for the Queen - she has lots

of important events to attend. But disaster

has struck the palace as Her Majesty’s

knickers have been nicked - call the royal

guard! Meanwhile, a little girl is wondering

what knickers Her Majesty will choose to

wear on a school visit! Will they be her ‘at

home’ knickers - adorned with corgis - or

her ‘garden party’ knickers, or perhaps her

woolly Balmoral ones…? TaleGate Theatre

Productions, producers of Father Christmas

Needs A Wee! and The Giant’s Loo Roll bring

you this regal children’s musical full of songs,

silliness and a corgi or two!

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An Evening with Nick Butter –

The Tales of an Extraordinary

World First Expedition

Wednesday 29th July at


Nick Butter is a is British Endurance Athlete,

writer, and speaker and is best known for

his global expedition - Running The World

196. In November 2019, Nick was crowned

the first person to run a marathon in every

country in the world. Along with this, he

sets a number of world records and has a

wild, eclectic story to tell; tales of muggings, war zones, dog attacks, extreme

exhaustion, and the sheer scale and diversity of our planet. His talk is

accompanied with stunning photography and videography from around the

world – not to be missed!

Yourythmics

Friday 31st July at 7.30pm

Tickets £23

A brand-new theatre show from

the incredible Stacy Green - the

UK’s official number 1 tribute

to Annie Lennox judged by the

Agents Association, comes the

ultimate tribute to 80’s and 90’s

hit makers the Eurythmics. Backed

by a powerhouse live band expect

to hear favourites such as Sweet

Dreams (Are Made Of This), Thorn

In My Side, Here Comes The Rain

Again, No More ‘I Love You’s, Why and

many more, taking you back to a

decade full of nostalgia.

WODYS presents

Shrek The Musical

(Amateur Hirer)

Tuesday 4th – Saturday 8th August

at 7.15pm, Saturday Matinee at

2.30pm. Tickets £18 (Opening Night

& Saturday Matinee £16)

Based on the DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony

award-winning fairy tale adventure that brings all the beloved characters you know

to life on stage. Featuring amazing sets and costumes, Shrek proves that beauty is

truly in the eye of the ogre. Be transported Far Far Away with Shrek and Donkey as

they set off to rescue Princess Fiona from her tower. It’s going to be a hard task –

she happens to be guarded by a dragon! Add evil Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairy tale

misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got an irresistible mix of adventure,

laughter and romance. The talented cast of 8 to 18-year-olds are planning to make

this all-singing, all-dancing, show another sell-out hit so book early!


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July 2020

With an eclectic mix of events including theatre, cinema,

talks, antique fairs, independent markets and exhibitions, plus

activities such as pottery painting, art workshops and baby yoga,

there’s something for everyone at Royal Porcelain Works.

1st Monday of the month

Book Club

Join us once a month on a Monday

7:40pm-8:40pm, as we bring

members of the community together

to socialise and meet new people in

our beautiful venue whilst delving

into the pages of a new book.

FREE to attend. No booking necessary

Wednesdays & Thursdays

Musical Sensory

10am-10:40am • Parent & Baby

Suitable for newborns from 4-6 weeks

old to babies starting to crawl

10:50am-11:30am • Parent & Cruisers

Suitable for crawling babies

up to toddling children

11:40am-12:20pm • Parent & Toddler

Suitable for strong walkers

to 3 year olds

Our Musical Sensory sessions take place

weekly on a Wednesday and Thursday

morning in The Henry Sandon Hall.

Each group will include learning and

singing different nursery rhymes and

songs, sensory experiences through

the use of bubbles and colourful

lights and learning through play.

£5 Parent and Child

(booking fee may apply)

View our full listings and book on

royalporcelainworks.co.uk/events

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Friday Night LIVE

3rd April 7:30pm-9pm

with Charlotte Moseley on the violin

1st May 7:30pm-9pm

Tom Hickox singing live

5th June 7:30pm-9pm

Oakham Trio on the piano

4th April

Clay Workshop

Join Heather Sweet-Moon to create a

majestic moon gazing hare out of air dry

clay. All clay and equipment is included.

£50 per person booking necessary

Everyday 9.30am-4.30pm

Foyer Arts

Royal Porcelain Works, working in partnership

with Participate In Art are hosting a series

of ‘Foyer Arts’ Exhibitions with local artists.

There will be a new exhibition in the Foyer

each month for the rest of the year.

Free to attend. No booking necessary

11th, 18th, 19th April

Pottery Painting

We have a range of different ceramics to

paint. So whether it is a hopping bunny or an

Easter mug we have something for everyone.

Prices range from £7-£30

Booking essential

Tuesdays

Tai Chi Classes

Participants will learn to do the specially

designed Chinatown Dragon Form of Tai

Chi – a new method which brings classical

Tai Chi to life especially for beginners.

£45 per 6-week term. Booking essential

Royal Porcelain Works, Severn Street, Worcester. WR1 2NE


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How to find us

ST. JOHN’S

Cycle/footbridge

A443 to

Tenbury Wells

A449 to Malvern

River Severn

HYLTON ROAD

BROMWICH ROAD

Pitchcroft

and

Worcester

Racecourse

GR ANDSTAND ROAD

University of

Worcester

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TYBRIDGE STREET

Cripplegate Park

University of Worcester

City Centre Campus

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County Museum

To Worcester North

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Cathedral

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Post code for Sat Nav: WR1 3ED

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How to book tickets

In Person:

The Box Office is situated at Huntingdon Hall in Crowngate Shopping Centre and is open

10am - 5pm Monday to Saturday. There is a Box Office at the Swan Theatre but please note that

this is only open 45 minutes before an event and tickets can only be purchased for that day’s

performance.

By Telephone:

Tel: (01905) 611427

Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm

Tickets can be booked or held on reservation for up to four working days but must be paid for in

full 4 days prior to the performance. Worcester Live reserves the right to release tickets for sale that

are not paid for within these time limits. Please note that all transactions other than those in person

will be subject to a £3 booking fee* and tickets will be automatically posted out unless the event falls

within a week of the booking. In this case tickets will be held in the Box Office for collection but still

incur a booking fee. Please note that most ticket prices include a £1 restoration fee which is used to

help restore our buildings and invest in new equipment.

*Worcester Live reserves the right to amend the booking fee at any time

Online:

Tickets for most shows can be purchased online through the Worcester Live website

(worcesterlive.co.uk). Tickets purchased online can either be posted out or collected from

the Box Office. Please note that there will be an additional charge for postage (if selected), and a

£3 booking fee per transaction. Please note that most ticket prices include a £1 restoration fee

which is used to help restore our buildings and invest in new equipment.

By Post:

(Worcester Live, Huntingdon Hall, Crowngate, Worcester WR1 3LD)

When booking by post please phone the Box Office first to confirm availability and price of

tickets including booking fee. Please include a cheque made payable to Worcester Live Charitable

Trust Ltd including the booking fee (£3). Tickets will be posted out automatically unless the

event date falls within one week of the booking when they will be kept at the Box Office for

collection. Please note that most ticket prices include a £1 restoration fee which is used to help

restore our buildings and invest in new equipment.

Payment:

We accept all major credit and debit cards. Payment can also be made by cheque, payable to

‘Worcester Live Charitable Trust Ltd.’

Information For Disabled People

There are a limited number of wheelchair spaces available at Huntingdon Hall and The Swan

Theatre. Should you need the service of a companion, their ticket is complimentary. Front of

House facilities at both venues are fully accessible for wheelchairs. We welcome guide dogs and

assistance dogs. Please advise the Box Office at the time of booking, so that suitable arrangements

can be made to accommodate your dog without causing obstruction in the auditorium.

Huntingdon Hall has an induction loop system that works in conjunction with hearing aids

switched to position ‘T’. The Swan Theatre has an infrared hearing assistance system that works

either with a hearing aid or without. Receiving equipment is available on free loan. Please advise

the Box Office or Front of House staff if you require any particular assistance and we will do all

we can to help.

Concessions

Where available, concessions apply to retired over 60s, students, children under 16 and the

unwaged.* Eligibility for concessions should be advised at the time of booking and proof may be

required. *For some shows this may differ. Please contact the Box Office for more information.

Student Tickets

Students and 16-25 year-olds can sign up to receive £5 tickets for Worcester Live shows.* Visit

www.worcester-rep.co.uk/students to get your Student Pass. Turn up at one of our venues 30

minutes before the show starts and present your Student Pass along with an NUS Card, Student

ID or proof of age and you can then purchase your ticket for just £5.

*Subject to availability and excluding all hirers. Please contact the Box Office for more information.

Group Bookings

With every 10 tickets purchased for a single event, the 11th is free. Where there is a mixture of

full price and concessionary tickets in a party, the free ticket will be allocated to the cheapest

ticket purchased. This discount may not be available for private hirer events.

Vesta Tilley Studio Admission:

Due to the nature of the space, it will not be possible to admit audience members once a

performance has started. Similarly, audience members leaving the Studio during a performance will

not be re-admitted (except for after an interval).

General Information

It is not possible to give refunds on ticket sales. Ticket exchanges are at the discretion of the Box

Office Manager. There is an administration charge of £1.50 per ticket exchanged.

Both the Swan Theatre and Huntingdon Hall are no smoking venues.

Hirers

Worcester Live can accept no responsibility for the artistic content of

hirers’ events.


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Seating Plans

Huntingdon Hall

Crowngate, Worcester, WR1 3LD

Post code for Sat Nav: WR1 2ES

STAGE

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Swan Theatre

The Moors, Worcester, WR1 3ED

Post code for Sat Nav: WR1 3ED

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Diary

Diary of Events

Comedy | Theatre | Live Music |

Talks | Family | Dance | More

Date Event Venue

February 2020 - Don’t Miss!

Thu 27th Loud & Queer Arts Festival - Dance Swan VTS

Fri 28th Loud & Queer Arts Festival - Theatre Swan VTS

April 2020

Thu 2nd I’m Sorry I’ll Read That Again…Again! Huntingdon Hall

Fri 3rd Simon Evans: The Work of the Devil Huntingdon Hall

Sat 4th G2 Definitive Genesis (Hirer) Huntingdon Hall

Sun 5th Shark in the Park Swan Theatre

Feast of Fiddles

Huntingdon Hall

Wed 8th Arabella Weir: Does My Mum Loom Big in This? Huntingdon Hall

Bleak House

Swan Theatre

Thu 9th Mark Harrison Band Huntingdon Hall

The Chicago Blues Brothers -

Swan Theatre

A Night at the Movies

Fri 10th Total Pop Party Dance Class Swan Theatre

Total Pop Party

Swan Theatre

Tom Stade

Huntingdon Hall

Sat 11th Sam’s Sausage Spectacular (Am. Hirer) Swan Theatre

Roy Chubby Brown

Huntingdon Hall

Sun 12th Roy Chubby Brown Huntingdon Hall

Wed 15th The Tiger Who Came to Tea Swan BS

Sarah McQuaid

Huntingdon Hall

Thu 16th Sari Schorr Huntingdon Hall

Beyond the Barricade

Swan Theatre

Fri 17th The Other Side Of Billy Huntingdon Hall

Downside Abbey (Am. Hirer)

Swan Theatre

Sat 18th John Shuttleworth’s Back Huntingdon Hall

Sun 19th Leveret Huntingdon Hall

Mon 20th Polar Exposure Huntingdon Hall

Tue 21st WODS’ Half a Sixpence (Am. Hirer) Swan Theatre

Agnes of God (Am. Hirer)

Swan VTS

Wed 22nd LOL Comedy Club Huntingdon Hall

WODS’ Half a Sixpence (Am. Hirer)

Swan Theatre


Swan VTS

Thu 23rd Ryan Young Huntingdon Hall


Swan Theatre


Swan VTS

Fri 24th The Upbeat Beatles Huntingdon Hall


Swan Theatre


Swan VTS

Sat 25th WODS’ Half a Sixpence (Am. Hirer) Swan Theatre


Swan VTS

Sun 26th One Night In Dublin Swan Theatre

Tue 28th Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me Huntingdon Hall

Ladykiller

Swan Theatre

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Date Event Venue

Wed 29th Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me Huntingdon Hall

Hansel & Gretel

Swan Theatre

Thu 30th Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me Huntingdon Hall

The Navy Lark (Hirer)

Swan Theatre

May 2020

Fri 1st Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me Huntingdon Hall

Death(s) at Sea

Swan VTS

Sat 2nd The Lollipop Lady (Am. Hirer) Swan Theatre

An American in Paris

Swan Theatre

Sun 3rd The Adele Songbook Swan Theatre

Wed 6th LOL Comedy Club Huntingdon Hall

First Aid (Hirer)

Swan Theatre

Thu 7th Brand X Huntingdon Hall

First Aid (Hirer)

Swan Theatre

Sat 9th Kaleidoscope Henry Sandon Hall

The Big Time Fun Band

Huntingdon Hall

The Course of True Love… (Am. Hirer) Swan Theatre

Tue 12th The Disappearing Act Swan Theatre

Wed 13th Transitions Dance Company - Workshop Swan BS

Thu 14th Scummy Mummies Huntingdon Hall

Transitions Dance Company - Triple Bill Swan BS

Fri 15th Andrew Lawrence Huntingdon Hall

The History of Rock

Swan Theatre

Sat 16th Roy Orbison Story Swan Theatre

Sun 17th Quentin Crisp Huntingdon Hall

Tue 19th Quimera Swan Theatre

Wed 20th Grace Petrie Huntingdon Hall

Funny Girls

Swan Theatre

Thu 21st Talon - Acoustic Huntingdon Hall

The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe Swan Theatre

Fri 22nd Remi Harris Huntingdon Hall

Tenors Un Limited

Swan Theatre

Finding Folk Dance Theatre Show

Swan VTS

Sat 23rd Alfie Moore Huntingdon Hall

Jeeves & Wooster

Swan Theatre

Sun 24th Snow Queen Swan Theatre

Gyles Brandreth

Huntingdon Hall

Same Same… But Different

Henry Sandon Hall

Wed 27th I Spy With My Little Eye Swan Theatre

Albert Lee

Huntingdon Hall

Thu 28th Brace of Spades Huntingdon Hall

Fri 29th A Game of Thrones (Hirer) Huntingdon Hall

Sat 30th R.E.M. by Stipe Huntingdon Hall

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Swan Theatre

Sun 31st Apollo’s Revels (Hirer) Huntingdon Hall

Women in Rock

Swan Theatre


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Diary

Diary of Events

Comedy | Theatre | Live Music |

Talks | Family | Dance | More

Date Event Venue

June 2020

Tue 2nd Behind the Scenes with Chantry Dance Swan Theatre

Thu 4th Go Now! The Music of the Moody Blues Huntingdon Hall

The Take That Experience

Swan Theatre

Fri 5th Love Letters (Hirer) Swan VTS

Sat 6th LOL Comedy Club Huntingdon Hall

Dark Side Of The Wall (Hirer)

Swan Theatre

A Partnership

Swan VTS

Sun 7th A Partnership Swan VTS

Wed 10th David Harper - Unexpected Tales Huntingdon Hall

Thu 11th Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita + Vishtèn Huntingdon Hall

Temptation in the Temple - A Roman Romp Swan Theatre

Fri 12th Conservatoire Folk Ensemble Huntingdon Hall

Some Guys Have All The Luck

Swan Theatre

Sat 13th Shakatak Huntingdon Hall

Sense and Sensibility

Swan Theatre

Sun 14th Stacey Kent Huntingdon Hall

Tue 16th Bazaar and Rummage (Am. Hirer) Swan VTS

Wed 17th Tess of the D’Urbervilles Swan Theatre

Bazaar and Rummage (Am.Hirer)

Swan VTS

Thu 18th The Unravelling Wilburys Huntingdon Hall

Blake

Swan Theatre

Bazaar and Rummage (Am. Hirer)

Swan VTS

Fri 19th The Bench Huntingdon Hall

Sing-a-long-a Bohemian Rhapsody

Swan Theatre


Swan VTS

Sat 20th Dance The Night Away with Los Texicanos Huntingdon Hall

King of Pop Starring Navi

Swan Theatre


Swan VTS

Wed 24th Doris Day Songbook Swan Theatre

Julian Dutton - Last of the Summer Wine Huntingdon Hall

Fri 26th Classic Clapton Huntingdon Hall

The Power Ballard Show

Swan Theatre

Meet Tommy Atkins

Swan VTS

Sat 27th Any Suggestions, Doctor? Huntingdon Hall

Neil Jones: GINGERLAND

Swan Theatre

Sun 28th The Joe Longthorne Songbook Swan Theatre

July 2020

Thu 2nd Klezmer-ish Huntingdon Hall

Icons

Swan Theatre

Fri 3rd LOL Comedy Club Huntingdon Hall

Sat 4th Histories of the Unexpected Huntingdon Hall

Sun 5th Open Day Swan Theatre

Wed 8th The Dreamboys Swan Theatre

Thu 9th A Night of Marvin Gaye with Nate Simpson Huntingdon Hall

Richard & Adam

Swan Theatre

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Date Event Venue

Fri 10th The Rock ‘n’ Roll Era (Hirer) Huntingdon Hall

SYT Theatrefest

Swan Theatre

Sat 11th Miss Pearl and The Rough Diamonds Huntingdon Hall

SYT Theatrefest

Swan Theatre

Sun 12th Tiddler and other Terrific Tales Swan Theatre

Mon 13th Tiddler and other Terrific Tales Swan Theatre

Thu 16th Never 42 Huntingdon Hall

Glenn Miller & Big Band Spectacular 2020 Swan Theatre

Fri 17th The Matt Woosey Band Huntingdon Hall

A Vision of Elvis

Swan Theatre

Sat 18th The Songs of Don Williams & Patsy Cline Huntingdon Hall

Rock for Heroes

Swan Theatre

Sun 19th Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia Huntingdon Hall

Thu 23rd Pan UnHooked (Hirer) Swan Theatre

Fri 24th Pan UnHooked (Hirer) Swan Theatre

Sat 25th 27 Party! - Summer Sizzler Huntingdon Hall

Pan UnHooked (Hirer)

Swan Theatre

Sun 26th Pan UnHooked (Hirer) Swan Theatre

Wed 29th The Queen’s Knickers Swan Theatre

Nick Butter - A New World First

Huntingdon Hall

Fri 31st Yourythmics Swan Theatre

August 2020

Tue 4th WODYS’ Shrek The Musical (Am. Hirer) Swan Theatre

Wed 5th WODYS’ Shrek The Musical (Am. Hirer) Swan Theatre

Thu 6th WODYS’ Shrek The Musical (Am. Hirer) Swan Theatre

Fri 7th WODYS’ Shrek The Musical (Am. Hirer) Swan Theatre

Sat 8th WODYS’ Shrek The Musical (Am. Hirer) Swan Theatre

Worcester Rep at

The Commandery

Date

July 2020

Wed 15th - Fri 31st

(Excl. Mondays)

Event

Sherlock Holmes Rides Again!

August 2020

Sat 1st - Sun 2nd Sherlock Holmes Rides Again!


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W O R C E S T E R - R E P . C O . U K / S U P P O R T E R

The Swan Theatre & Huntingdon Hall Programme of Events April - July 2020

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