Malvern Living Mar - Apr 2020

a fading small-town beauty arrives to stay
with her sister Stella and explosive brotherin-law
Stanley.
Friday 13 March - Sunday 15 March
Greed (15)
Steve Coogan gleams, teeth and all, in his
role as Sir Richard ‘Greedy’ McCreadie, the
king of the high street. Many of the seven
deadly sins show up in this fast-paced
mockumentary from prolific Winterbottom
(The Trip). Set back by fraud investigations,
McCreadie is determined to prove he is still
top of the heap by throwing the ultimate
celeb-filled, Roman-themed 60th birthday
party on a Greek island, complete with fake
amphitheatre, gladiators and real lions.
What could go wrong?…
Tuesday 27 March, 10.30am-12.30pm
Spirit of Irish Dance
Immerse yourself in the infectious Celtic
rhythms as Kate Anne shares her passion
and gives you instruction in Irish dancing.
With your head held high and your kicks
finding their height, a perfect way to
celebrate St Patrick`s Day.
Thursday 26 March, 7.30pm
Menopause - The Musical
In their brand-new show, Cruising Through
Menopause, the hysterical sequel to the
smash-hit show Menopause The Musical®,
we fast forward five years to catch up with
the same four ladies as they set off on the
high seas for tales of their lives, loves and
losses.
Hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings,
memory lapses, weight gain - these are a
few of our favourite menopausal things!
Cruising Through Menopause is a hilarious,
heartfelt, reassuring and unflinching look at
the joys of menopause.
Friday 27 March, 7.30pm
Aida
The Russian State Opera presents a new
production of Aida by Giuseppe Verdi sung
in Italian With English surtitles. Featuring an
impressive cast and accompanied by a live
Orchestra numbering over 30 musicians.
Verdi brings ancient Egypt to the stage
with a love story set against the backdrop
of war.
Saturday 28 March, 7.30pm
Jack Dee - Off The Telly
When everyone’s favourite grumbler, Jack
Dee, announced he was returning to the
stand-up stage this autumn with his first
solo tour in six years - Off The Telly -
tickets flew off the shelves selling out the
initial dates at incredible speed. Now, to
meet exceptional public demand, a further
40 dates have been added to his tour
extending it into spring 2020.
“In these difficult and uncertain times
people need hope – a ray of sunshine to
brighten their day. And that’s very much
where I come in” says Jack. (Forum
Theatre)
Sunday 29 March, 3pm
Bolshoi Ballet - Romeo and Juliet
In spite of each of their families being
merciless enemies, Romeo and Juliet are
deeply in love. The rivalry between the
Capulets and the Montagues will cost
Mercutio’s life, causing Romeo a desire of
vengeance for the loss of his friend… The
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star-crossed lovers’ tragic fate inspired
Prokofiev a remarkable cinematic score,
from the delicate theme of Juliet to the
ominous Dance of the Knights. Bolshoi
stars Ekaterina Krysanova and Vladislav
Lantratov wholly embody the two eternal
lovers in Alexei Ratmansky’s stunning
evocation of love at first sight.
(Cinema)
Friday 3 April, 8pm
Bit Much - Josh Widdicombe
The guy everyone can do an impression
of is back with a brand-new stand-up
tour. A show that will change your life and
how you perceive your place in the world.
Bit much? Fine, it’ll be a very funny night
of grumbles and jokes in which Josh will
finally tackle the hot comedy topics of
advent calendars, pesto and the closing
time of his local park.
Widdicombe is best known for the twice
BAFTA nominated and multiple Broadcast
and RTS award-winning show The Last
Leg, as well as his critically acclaimed
sitcom JOSH, Insert Name Here, QI, Have
I Got New For You, A League of Their
Own and his hit podcast Quickly Kevin
Will He Score. (Festival Theatre)
Saturday 4 April - Saturday 18 April,
please see website for time
The Wind In The Willows
adapted by Amelia Marriette from the book
by Kenneth Grahame
The enchanting tale of river-folk is
faithfully retold in Amelia Marriette’s
adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s much -
loved story. The combination of nostalgia
for the warmth and security of times gone
by and the simple humour combined with
lots of audience participation will be a
certain hit. Mr Toad is in his element in
this production, defending his rights as a
car stealing, horn – tooting, tyre – burning
speed freak. His friends, Ratty, Mole,
Badger and Otter rescue him from the
worst of his enthusiasms and together
the famous team save the riverbank from
the hooligan, bullying, weasels in a final
dramatic battle. A terrific treat for all the
family.
National Exhibition
Centre (NEC)
Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT
0121 7804141
www.thenec.co.uk
Thursday 5 - Sunday 8 March
Crufts
Crufts is the world’s greatest dog show!
Organised by the Kennel Club, the show
celebrates every aspect of the role that
dogs play in our lives.
Watch 22,000 dogs compete for the world
class title of Crufts Best in Show, fantastic
displays and competitions and shop at over
550 trade stands with special show offers
and exciting new products for you and your
best friend! Dawn Chorus Wild Walk
EVESHAM ARTS CENTRE
Victoria Avenue, Evesham WR11 4QH
01386 446944
www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk
Friday 13 March, 7.30pm & Saturday 14
March, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Brassed Off
It’s 1992, Grimley Colliery faces closure
and the future of its brass band is
uncertain. With miners torn between
redundancy packages and picket lines,
band-leader Danny’s hopes of winning
the national brass band competition
seem a distant dream. But flugelhornplaying
Gloria brings hope, romance and
controversy to the Yorkshire band on the
brink of collapse.
Saturday 4 April, 4.30pm
Rapunzel the Musical
Immersion Theatre are back with a witty,
pantomimic, tongue-in-cheek retelling of the
family favourite.
With magic and mayhem throughout and
a chance to meet the characters after the
show, this is one hair-raising adventure your
family won’t want to miss!
Saturday 4 April, 4.30pm
The Ultimate Commitments & Blues
Brothers
Take a trip down memory lane as you hear
the best songs from The Commitments
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