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What’s On in June 2014

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

A-Taste-of-Honey

Tues 3 – Sat 7 June

Hull Truck Theatre and Derby Theatre

A Taste of Honey

A touching tale of a young girl’s journey into adulthood

by Shelagh Delaney

directed by Mark Babych

We’re unique… Young… Unrivalled… Smashing!

Salford 1959, and 17 year old Jo is desperate to break free from her vulgar, wayward and  man-hunting mother, Helen.  One of the most influential plays of its generation, it burst onto the stage in 1961 in a production that took the West End by storm. Part of the post-war kitchen sink movement, the play later became a classic of British cinema.

Starring Rebecca Ryan (Shameless and Waterloo Road )

Groundbreaking’ The Guardian

Mon 9 June

EO.45 Productions

Simply The Best 

A selection of the versatile and entertaining work from West Suffolk College students’, E0.45 Productions. Enjoy a special evening of song, dance and drama acts – a variety show filled with fast moving entertainment for all the family and an opportunity to spot the stars of the future! Don’t miss it.

boheme

Tues 10 June

OperaUpClose

La Bohème

by Giacomo Puccini

directed by Robin Norton-Hale

with a new English libretto by Robin Norton-Hale

Winner of the 2011 Olivier Award for Best Opera and Whatsonstage.com Award for Best Off-West End Production.  OperaUpClose burst onto the opera scene back in 2009 with this fresh and brilliantly youthful production of Puccini’s masterpiece La Bohème.

««««  The Guardian

«««« The Times

Thurs 12 – Fri 13 June

Hiccup Theatre and Derby Theatre

Pinocchio

a new version by Michael Rosen

Follow Pinocchio and his grasshopper friend as they set out on an adventure – to find

some fun! Now…if only his nose would just stay still!

A magical adventure for families, Hiccup Theatre join forces with acclaimed writer for children, Michael Rosen (We’re Going on a Bear Hunt), to bring Carlo Collodi’s tale to life with puppetry, storytelling and live music.

Sat 14 June

Terry Dash Music

The Ultimate Louis Armstrong Show 

A spectacular journey through the great man’s wonderful music, featuring the award-winning Bateman Brothers Jazz Band. Showcasing hits such asWhat A Wonderful WorldHello DollyCabaret and favourites from High Society. Joining the band will be singing sensation Maggie Reeday, Britain’s best banjo/guitar man Sean Moyes and amazing trumpeter Enrico Tomasso.

Mon 16 – Wed 18 June

Ballet Theatre UK

The Little Mermaid

Join Ballet Theatre UK for this dramatic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. This charming and poignant ballet explores the nature of longing, how choices have lasting consequences and how goodness can be rewarded in unexpected ways.

Thurs 19 June

REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

In The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]

All 37 Plays In 97 Minutes!

Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.

Austentatious

Fri 20 June

So Comedy

Austentatious: An Improvised Novel

Undoubtedly one of the most talked-about shows on the UK comedy scene, Austentatious: An Improvised Novel is a comedy play spun in the inimitable style of Jane Austen – and based entirely on audience suggestions.

‘One of the most enjoyable shows on the fringe.’ ««««  The Guardian

Sun 22 –Mon 23 June

Tall Stories

Emily Brown And The Thing

Based on the book by Cressida Cowell and Neal Layton

From the company that brought you The Gruffalo

One evening, Emily Brown and her old grey rabbit Stanley hear a Thing crying outside their window. He just can’t get to sleep. Emily Brown and Stanley set off on incredible adventures to find the Thing’s cuddly… his bedtime milk… his medicine – but nothing seems to help him settle. What’s really troubling the Thing? And will anyone ever get any sleep?

For everyone aged 3 and above

Tues 24 June

Hazelwood Dance Studios

Fabulous Feet 

All set for the stage, pupils of Bury’s Hazelwood Dance Studios step out in style in an exciting extravaganza including ballet, tap, jazz and musical theatre. A colourful evening full of variety for all the family. In aid of The Hazelwood Scholarship Fund.

Entertaining-Mr-Sloane

Wed 25 – Sat 28 June

London Classic Theatre

The 50th Anniversary Production

Joe Orton’s

Entertaining Mr Sloane

directed by Michael Cabot

designed by Simon Kenny

Kath and her elderly father, Kemp, live in a house on the outskirts of a rubbish dump. Their drab existence is interrupted by the arrival of a new lodger, the enigmatic Mr Sloane. Provocative and sexually ambiguous, Sloane soon has both Kath and her brother Ed competing for his favours. But all is not as it seems. Behind Sloane’s nonchalant demeanour lies a calculating psychopath with a dark and secretive past. Seduction, blackmail and murder lie waiting in the wings.

London Classic Theatre recently visited the Theatre with BetrayalThe Importance of Being Earnest and Equus.

Crackingly directed by Michael Cabot…a wickedly good performance’ Cork Evening Echo

Sun 29 June

Antiques Stageshow

An evening with Bonhams

Begin your evening with a sparkling Prosecco reception and try your knowledge with a valuation quiz. Then join us for a fascinating talk from Bonhams’ experts on local hidden treasures, and find out how well you managed with your estimates!

6.15pm: Drinks reception and valuation quiz

7pm: Local Hidden Treasures talk

Pre-Show Valuation

And, for those who’ve always wondered what that dusty old vase is worth, there is an exclusive personal valuation event from 4-6pm allowing you to have those prized possessions valued by Bonhams.

4pm: Personal valuations

Bookable through the Box Office with a £5 donation per item (limited availability)

Mon 30 June – Tues 1 July

Fine Chisel

Dumbstruck

Armed with a stage full of instruments and a box of chalk, Fine Chisel’s award-winning actor-musicians conjure the rush of waves and the buzz of a 1960s pirate radio station.

WINNER – Fringe First Award 2013

WINNER – MTN Award for Innovation 2013

‘… terrific, layered work from young company who deserve a big audience.’ Lyn Gardner

 «««« The Scotsman

To book tickets, visit www.theatreroyal.org or
contact the box office at 01284 769505

Theatre Royal

Westgate Street

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 1QR

Website: www.theatreroyal.org

Office hours: 9am – 5.30pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

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