Whats On Theatre Guide

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Another delightful afternoon which starts with the heart-warming, musical tale of The Sound of Music, which took the world by storm, earning five Oscars in 1965.

This film is a rare combination of a powerful and moving story, with catchy, uplifting music and breath-taking...

Paying tribute to two of the greatest names in rock history – Jimi Hendrix and Cream - Voodoo Room are a stunning power trio featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians, performing an incredible show in the true spirit of these legendary superstars.

NOT a pantomime dress up tribute act - simply great music played...

Another chance for you to be swept away with the incredible music from Andre Rieu and his famous Johann Strauss Orchestra, set amongst the beautiful medieval backdrop of his home town of Maastricht in the Netherlands.

Enjoy the electric atmosphere that features ‘The King of Waltz’ in his element!

Take...

Be Our Guest this summer as we celebrate Disney's new adaptation of the iconic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast, with an extra special sing-a-long screening!

Sing your heart out alongside the formidable cast, with the help of on-screen lyrics, to all the favourites songs like Be Our Guest, Belle, Gaston and of...

Join Tenor, Jonas Kaufmann, for a magical night of music.

Jonas Kaufmann is regarded as one of the world’s greatest tenors and has captivated audiences across the globe with his incredible voice.

Join him this summer for a spectacular outdoor concert, captured live at Berlin’s iconic Waldbühne...

Roy Chubby Brown is back and he’s as naughty as ever. His choice of language and his politically incorrect jokes are all delivered with a cheeky grin and perfect comedy timing.

His trademark flying helmet and goggles, coupled with his coat of many patches, make him instantly recognisable as the man who put the “F”...

This new version of August Strinberg’s play Miss Julie, written by Polly Stenham, remains shocking and fiercely relevant in its new setting of contemporary London.

Vanessa Kirby (The Crown, NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire) and Eric Kofi Abrefa (The Amen Corner) feature in the cast of this brand new production,...

Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time: Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin – together on the same bill!

The band is comprised of four talented and versatile musicians, with decades of playing between them comprising thousands of sessions and gigs, both in the UK and overseas. ...

Down on his luck in the suburbs, John Falstaff plans to hustle his way to a comfortable retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men.

Unknown to him, it’s the women of Windsor who really pull the strings, orchestrating Falstaff’s comeuppance amidst a theatrical smorgasbord of petty rivalries, jealousies...

From the World's Most Spectacular Opera series, experience the love, laughter and loss of La Bohème at the magnificent Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.

Puccini’s beloved classic – the original bohemian love story – has long captivated audiences around the world. His music swells with love, soars in...

Start the afternoon off with a screening of the 1957 romantic musical comedy, Funny Face, starring Fred Astaire as New York fashion photographer Dick Avery and Audrey Hepburn, as the shy bookstore employee who is photographed by accident!

Following the iconic cinema treat is an indulgent Afternoon Tea option.

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Irresistibly frothy and lavishly theatrical, The Merry Widow has enough tangled affairs, narrow misses and jealous lovers to fuel a French farce.  

The tiny principality of Pontevedro is on the verge of bankruptcy, and the dashing Count Danilo must rescue his country by marrying the newly widowed and fabulously...

Inspired by the imagination of P.T Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

It’s now your time to shine, with this special sing-along screening to the...

Due to popular demand, we have added an additional showing of The Greatest Showman Sing-Along!

Inspired by the imagination of P.T Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide...

★★★★★ ‘Ian McKellen reigns supreme in this triumphant production.’ (Daily Telegraph)

Broadcast live from London’s West End, see Ian McKellen’s ‘extraordinarily moving portrayal’ (Independent) of King Lear in cinemas.

Chichester Festival Theatre’s production received five-star...

Based on a true story, this comedy-drama film stars Meryl Street as Julia Child, a professional chef who decades later inspires young New Yorker, Julie Powell (Amy Adams) to cook all 524 recipes in Child’s cookbook in 365 days. 

Although separated by differing eras, these two women share the same combination...

THE EAGERLY ANTICIPATED NIGHT OF COMEDY RETURNS THIS AUTUMN…

Headliner, REGINALD D HUNTER, is known for his piercingly honest comedy and has appeared on practically every panel show going including; Have I Got News For You, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Dave’s One Night Stand, Channel 4’s Comedy Gala and Would I Lie...

“Find something to be happy about and stick to that"

The instant success of these books...

*Tickets go on sale on 1st August 2018*

The Dancing Dragon is an enchanting, original story by Sophie Eastwood and performed by the young, talented dancers from her wonderful dance school based in Forest Row

Prepare to be dazzled by exquisite costumes, fantastic choreography and gorgeous music...

The story...

Don't miss this 1986 'Brat pack' cult classic!

This classic romantic comedy became a huge hit with it’s story of love and social cliques in American high schools.

Andie (Molly Ringwald) rises above her day-to-day drudgery and soon catches the eye of rich and popular school peer Blane (Andrew McCarthy). ...

The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra faithfully bring the sounds of the Swing Era back to life, with a contemporary and energetic show celebrating the best music of the 20th Century.

Featuring big band favourites from the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and many more. ...

Johnny Cash Roadshow, a show not to be missed by avid fans or the casual listener. The only show to be endorsed by the CASH family! This year prepare for a musical and emotional rollercoaster, unrivalled by any other that truly celebrates the career of a music legend, Johnny Cash.

This is the UK and Europe’s...

Featuring a selection of his greatest...

Be swept away on a magical adventure in one of the most famous classical ballets of all time – The Nutcracker. With its combination of enchanting choreography and unforgettable music, this fabulous ballet is a Christmas treat like no other.

Set to Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, the traditional tale of The...

You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life!

Europe’s leading Abba tribute, Abbamania, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performance live on stage.

Abbamania’s widely acclaimed tribute to abba is a sensational two hour show featuring record breaking...

One of the great storytellers, Ralph McTell, is now celebrating more than 50 years on the road. Known for his virtuoso guitar style, he is primarily a prolific and gifted songwriter. With a style that invites you into a unique world, he weaves a narrative that is both significant and poignant.

Ralph made his debut...

Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music – but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group.  Because of the nature of their music, their fan base is one that is far reaching while always retaining an ‘underground element’.

After a number...

This show has been postponed due to the illness of Mr. Dominic Kirwan. At present we do not have a rescheduled date and therefor all ticket holders for the event will be contacted and refunded in full. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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A track record like that suggests to many a privileged friend of the rich and famous  with little or no understanding...

Following its record-breaking, sell-out run in London’s West End and national tour, the critically-acclaimed musical "Funny Girl" featuring Sheridan Smith in “an unforgettable star turn” (The Times), is captured live and screened for one night only.

"Funny Girl" is semi-biographical, based...

Within days of becoming Prime Minister, Winston Churchill faced one of his most turbulent trials...

This thrilling and inspiring true story of Winston Churchill begins at the start of World War II with the seemingly unstoppable Nazi forces rolling across Western Europe. He faces his darkest hour with an unprepared...

Join us on an exciting adventure along the riverbank with a brand new staging of Kenneth Grahame’s family classic The Wind In The Willows.

Meet all your favourite characters including loyal Mole, faithful Ratty and wise old Badger as they do their best to keep the mischievous Mr Toad out of trouble. Will...

One Night of Adele features the outstanding talents of Sarah Evans, hand picked by Adele to perform for ‘Adele at the BBC’ and whose audition video had made the star cry!

The show is a truly immaculate replication of Adele’s most captivating performances and with her incredible voice, stunning outfits and witty...

Enjoy an afternoon of iconic cinema with the 1951 film "A Streetcar Named Desire" set an Oscar record when it became the first film to win three of the four nominations. 

Based on Tennessee Williams’ play set in New Orleans, this award-winning film stars Vivien Leigh as the infamous Blanche DuBois...

The people’s favourite comedian takes to ‘The Road Again’ with a brand-new show which promises to be the antidote to this ‘PC’ world we now live in.

Guaranteed to be outrageous and as truthful as ever.

‘Boy does Jim know how to deliver his gospel.’…‘The audience could have stayed all night.’…‘He...

We are all pretty bizarre.  Some of us are just better at hiding it, that's all.

Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal.  Considered as one of the best films of the 1980s, The Breakfast Club is ultimate nostalgia!

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Journey back through time and meet some of the most influential icons of Country music.

Hosted by Sarah-Jayne, Europe’s Leading Tribute to the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton and Andy Crust, an Award Winning Vocal Impersonator.

Each Country icon is lovingly portrayed in looks and sound, as the show features...

For one night only, the incredible Creeds Cross are returning to Chequer Mead with their barnstorming new show, FiddleAnjo.

Performing all the huge Celtic hits you know and love like never before, this blisteringly energetic show combines a fusion of traditional and modern instruments. 

Performed by some...

Lechery, lechery, still wars and lechery. Nothing else holds fashion.

Troilus and Cressida swear they will always be true to one another. But in the seventh year of the siege of Troy their innocence is tested, and exposed to the savage corrupting influence of war, with tragic consequences.

Virtuoso...

Award-winning band, The Bluejays take you on a jiving journey through the fabulous fifties!

Packed with over 40 classic hits including Rock Around The Clock, That’ll Be The Day, Jailhouse Rock, Johnny B. Goode, Tutti Frutti, C’mon Everybody, Stupid Cupid, Great Balls of Fire and La Bamba.

All performed live...

The good old days are back, with a little help from the WWOS!

Wickham’s Wandering OldeTyme Stagers will be stirring up a bit of nostalgia, as their good old-fashioned theatrical troupe presents some good old-fashioned Music Hall entertainment.

Audience participation is a must! So come along and join in with...

When a lion is chased out of town, a little girl, Iris, helps him to find somewhere to hide. Iris embarks on a mission to squash her new friend into a variety of sneaky tight spots, as the misinformed town folk try and track him down.

Helen Stephens’ magical book, How to Hide a Lion, comes to life with playful humour,...

Two friends decide to form a book club, exclusively dedicated to the works of Jane Austen, primarily to help distract their friend, Sylvia from her marriage breakdown. 

Opening the invitation to other friends, the group finds that their relationships – both new and old – begin to resemble 21st century versions...

A Fiddler on the Roof.  Sounds crazy, no?
The opening lines of this wonderful musical.  

An emotional story of a father’s love of his family in the village of Anatevka.  Tevye the milkman’s world is changing as his beloved daughters fall in love; can he bend or will he break?  This...

A humorous and enlightening look through the wonderful world of the musicals.

Created by Sam Hiller, the resident director of the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera, and performer in many musicals, the show features hugely talented cast memebrs direct from the West End to bring you a night of musical...

Don't miss this afternoon delight with this 1947 Christmas Classic.

Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) steps in last minute to play Santa in Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day parade. He’s such a success he is soon employed to be a regular feature.
But when Kringle claims that he really is the actual Santa...

NEW DEHLI, MARCH 1947.

Based on real-events, British statesman Lord Louis Mountbatten was sent to Delhi as the newly appointed, and last ever viceroy of India.

With the daunting task of overseeing the transition of British India to Independence, he meets with conflict as different sides clash in the face...

Award winning Jazz guitarist MARTIN TAYLOR teams up with acoustic and slide guitar virtuoso MARTIN SIMPSON to play selected dates in the UK. The pair will share the stage throughout the performance – adding to each other’s songs and instrumental pieces and taking them to new levels.

Martin Taylor was recently...

Travelin Man, launched in March 2017, is the UKs first and only tribute dedicated to rock n roll pioneer and hit maker, the legendary Ricky Nelson.

2nd in record sales for 5 consecutive years between 1957 and 1962 being beaten only by Elvis Presley, this authentic show features all the hits and more inc It's...

The Christmas Comedy Gala is now a staple in the festive season!

Rounding off the year, the show will be headlined by none other than the hilarious JOE WILKINSON!  An award-winning gag-smith, his distinct style and unusual wit has made him a firm favourite on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Him & Her, Live at the Electric...

Join the Forest Row Lifeboat Choir for a festive afternoon of jollity and Christmas songs.

The choir originally formed in in 1946 to sing carols and raise awareness and funds for the RNLI which they continue to do so to this day.

An evening of traditional and popular Christmas music, laced with some favourite show songs and some less well-known modern carols.  Audience singalong is encouraged!  Directed by Marion Shuster.

The annual festive concert presented by and in aid of SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen Families Association) heralds the start of Christmas!

We are delighted to have been allocated The Band of The Scots Guards who will perform a variety of music at this very popular annual concert. There will be a chance...

Get in the festive mood.  Come and sing along to great songs from Christmas past.

Now in its 10th record breaking year, the show is jam packed with festive favourites including the Christmas hits of Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Ol’ Blue Eyes himself- Frank Sinatra.

The fantastic cast of West-End...

Treat your to an early Christmas gift!

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, you can treat yourself to the ultimate Forbidden strip tease….and a few men in uniform thrown in for good measure!

The talented cast of world renowned circus performers, aerial artists, acrobats and fire acts will have you...

This Christmas, gather your ship mates and head for Neverland as the high-flying adventure begins with the swashbuckling tale of Peter Pan!

Join Peter Pan, Wendy, John and Michael and of course Tinker Bell as they try to foil the dastardly plans of Captain Hook.

After the huge success of last year’s “Beauty...

Join Ballet Theatre UK with one of the most enchanting love stories of all time, Beauty and the Beast.

Inspired by the original tale, this production tells the story of Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who feels out of place in her provincial French village. When her father is imprisoned in a mysterious...

Multi-award-winning drama The Madness of George III will be broadcast live to cinemas, in National Theatre Live’s first ever broadcast from Nottingham Playhouse.

Written by one of Britain’s best-loved playwrights Alan Bennett (The History Boys, The Lady in the Van), this epic play was also adapted into a BAFTA Award-winning...

The Bob Dylan Story is the stunning and definitive live concert celebration of rock music’s greatest icon.

With some of the most memorable songs ever written, Bob Dylan created the soundtrack for 1960s America, amassing a huge and enduring fanbase that even extended across the Atlantic to bands like The Beatles and...

Screened from the National Theatre, with an Encore broadcast, Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power.

Caesar and his assassins are dead. General Mark Antony now rules alongside his fellow defenders of Rome. But at the fringes of a...

Im Not Running is an explosive new play by David Hare, and will be screened as an Encore performance.

Pauline Gibson has spent her life as a doctor, the inspiring leader of a local health campaign. When she crosses paths with her old boyfriend, a stalwart loyalist in Labour Party politics, she’s faced with an agonising...

Make it a night to remember with the energetic and stylish tribute to the timeless music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

With their incredible four part harmonies and roof raising falsetto, Bye Bye Baby will take you on a musical journey celebrating the greatest hits including Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk...

Making a welcome return to Chequer Mead this Spring is the legends of Irish music and song, The Fureys. 

Renowned for their hit songs, I will love you, When you were sweet 16, The Green fields of France, The old man, Red rose café, From Clare to here, Her father didn’t like me anyway, Leaving Nancy and...

Immersion Theatre are thrilled to present a brand new, larger-than-life musical adaptation of the much-loved classic, Pinocchio!

Based on the fantastical children’s book, this magical story leaps off the page and onto the stage in this high energy re-telling of Pinocchio’s extraordinary adventures.

Packed...

Having had a hugely successful sell-out show in 2018, the Lipstick on Your Collar gang return to step back in time to the golden era of pop music!

Running from the birth of Rock n’ Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, the evening is packed with over forty hits from the likes of...