Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

What’s On in September 2014

Thurs 4 − Fri 12 September

The Original Theatre Company &

The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

Three Men In A Boat

by Jerome K Jerome, adapted & directed by Craig Gilbert

Following a sell-out hit tour in 2012, Craig Gilbert’s ingenious, acclaimed adaption of Jerome K Jerome’s classic tale of boating misadventure returns to the UK stage this Autumn armed with more singing, wilder adventures and sporting even brighter blazers.

Originally intended as a guide to boating on the Thames, Jerome’s ripping yarn of youthful friendship, mischief and folly celebrates the very essence of Britishness inspiring many of our comic legends from Morecambe and Wise to Monty Python.

The producers of Birdsong take this classic tale of British misadventure and folly by the scruff of the neck. Equipped with a working pub, live piano accompaniment, some ale, music hall singing, a dog and a feast of physical comedy, settle yourself in for a night out to remember.

Lunchtime Concerts

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Mon 15 September

Nathan Williamson (piano)

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Wed 8 October

The Kingfisher Trio, led by Beth Spendlove (violin)

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Wed 5 November

Bra zilieros

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Mon 26 January 2015

Rebecca Welham and Catherine Johnson (cello duo)

 

Tues 16 September

Opera Up Close

La Traviata

by Giuseppe Verdi & directed by Robin Norton-Hale

The story of Violetta, a so-called ‘fallen woman’ who sacrifices her own happiness for the sake of her lover’s family and future, La Traviata has been thrilling audiences for generations.

Verdi’s sumptuous melodies are accompanied by a trio of clarinet, cello and piano. With a new libretto in English, OperaUpClose return to the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds after their Olivier award winning production of La Boheme.

  

Wed 17 September

Lubkinfinds Theatre

Suffolk Stories

An evening of two plays by Elizabeth Kuti directed by Robert Price

The Broken Token – Set in Bury St Edmunds, amongst the strolling actors of the 19th century East Anglian theatre circuit, this is a fable of love, war and betrayal.

Fishskin Trousers – Three lives interconnect across the centuries. In the 12th century, Mab gives an eye-witness account of the wild Man of Orford, caught in the nets of fishermen… At the height of the Cold War, Ben hears strange noises as he tries to fix the island’s radar system… While in 2003, Mog is faced with a heart-breaking decision…

Thurs 18 September

Call Mr Robeson — A life, with songs.

Written and performed by Tayo Aluko, with live piano accompaniment directed by Olusola Oyeleye, designed by Phil Newman.

A rollercoaster journey through African-American actor and singer Paul Robeson’s life, highlighting how his activism led to his downfall. The production features Ol’ Man River and other classic songs, much fiery oratory, and a defiant testimony to the House Un-American Activities Committee.

Tues 23 – Sat 27 September

Anton Benson Productions

You’re Never Too Old

by Steve Wood

directed by Danusia Iwaszko

Tommy (Ian Lavender) and Ada (Ruth Madoc) are in the autumn of their years when they meet on a park bench. As they each confide secrets and recount memories, could this be the start of something special for such an unlikely pair?

This enchanting gem of a one-act play comes direct to the Theatre Royal from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, prior to a UK tour.

Tues 30 September — Sat 4 October

The John Godber Company &

Theatre Royal Wakefield

On The Piste

by John Godber

Join ski instructors Tony, Isobel, Michelle and Marie in an avalanche of laughs as they take us on the piste in Chamonix. From first time Brits to the champagne set, join them on the slopes and in the sauna as the ski novices try to impress.

On The Piste is as fresh as newly fallen snow and in this new version the laughs come thick and fast. Life is out there but the falls are hard in this high energy, visual production set in the French Alps. If God had wanted us to ski, he would’ve given us long feet!

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For Press Enquiries on all these events, or to book review tickets, please contact: Anna Scrafield, Press and Communications Officer, via 01284 829947, or email [email protected].

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

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