What’s on in November 2016 at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

www.theatreroyal.org

Tue 1 — Sat 5 Nov 

Community Productions/Irving Stage Company

9 to 5 THE MUSICAL

at Theatre Royal

Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought provoking and even a little romantic.

Pushed to boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In an hilarious turn of events Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot!

Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton book by Patricia Resnick

Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt in April 2009

Tues – Sat 7.30pm

Sat 2.30pm

Tickets: £22.50 – £10

Sun 6 Nov 

Community Productions/Theatretrain

SEUSSICAL JUNIOR

at Theatre Royal

Theatretrain Bury St Edmunds are delighted to present Seussical Junior. A fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, bringing to life all of our favourite Dr.Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a small child with a big imagination—Jojo.

The story centres around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge – not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of nay-sayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him, the only one who recognizes his kind and his powerful heart. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant, in a story that makes you laugh and cry.

7pm

Tickets: £16 – £10

Mon 7 Nov

Music

LUNCHTIME CONCERT – JOHN GOUGH

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

at Theatre Royal

As both a concerto soloist and orchestral pianist, John has appeared with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Northern Chamber and Royal Philharmonic Orchestras, and with the Performing Arts Symphony Orchestra in many English stately homes.  As a recitalist, chamber music player and accompanist, John has performed in London and at festivals around Britain and has broadcast on BBC Radio 3 as well as recording for BBC Radio 2, the World Service, BBCTV and for Classic FM.

1.10pm

Tickets: £8.50

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Tue 8 Nov

Comedy/Avalon Entertainment Limited

RUSSELL HOWARD – SOLD OUT

at Theatre Royal

Work-in-progress

Join Russell Howard, one of our funniest and most successful comedians, as he tries out brand new material.

8pm

Tickets: £16

Wed 9 Nov

Music/Clive Conway Productions

AN AUDIENCE WITH LESLEY GARRETT

at Theatre Royal

Join Britain’s most popular soprano for a delightful evening of song, reminiscences and chat. Her behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes will give audiences a unique insight into her life on the stage.

As well as performing on the opera and concert stage both in the UK and internationally, Lesley has recently starred in Carousel and The Sound of Music and appeared on television shows including

Strictly Come Dancing and Loose Women.

She has also performed with artists as diverse as Michael Ball, Renee Fleming, Andrea Bocelli, Bryn Terfel and Lily Savage.

Leslie will be interviewed by Roger Wright, CEO of Aldeburgh Music.

7.30pm

Tickets: £30 – £12.50

Thu 10 — Fri 11 Nov

Comedy/Apollo Theatre Company

ROUND THE HORNE: THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

at Theatre Royal

“Oh, Mr Horne! How bona to vada your dolly old eek!”

From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a bigger radio programme in Britain than the ground-breaking Round the Horne.  For half an hour every Sunday afternoon, audiences of up to 15 million people would gather around the wireless to listen to Kenneth Horne and his merry crew get up to all sorts of mischief.

With its infamous movie spoofs and hilarious regular characters such as Rambling Sid Rumpo, Charles and Fiona, J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock and Julian and Sandy, Round the Horne was one of the biggest and best radio comedy shows of all time and still endures today, 50 years on.

So come and take a step back in time to the BBC’s Paris Studios and experience this comedy classic live.

Original scripts by Barry Took and Marty Feldman

Compiled and Directed by Tim Astley

‘a must-see show for fans of 60s humour’

London Theatre Guide

7.30pm

Tickets: £21.50 – £8.50

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Mon 14 Nov

Drama/Royal Court Theatre, House & Hightide

HARROGATE

at Theatre Royal

Written by Al Smith

I dream about you young. When I’m asleep you’re as young as the girl I met.

Time passes. Roles change. People become different versions of themselves.

From lover, to father, to husband, one man craves the past but knows his desire for it will destroy his family.

Each one of us is gonna sit down one down and not be able to stand up, like we’ve disappeared to ourselves.

Starring – Nigel Lindsay and Sarah Ridgeway

7.30pm

Tickets: £16.50 – £8.50

Tue 15 Nov

Drama/Kathryn Barker Productions

THE COLLECTOR

at Theatre Royal

2003. Mazrat Prison, Iraq. Previously one of Saddam’s most notorious torture houses, where more than 10,000 people died, it is now under Allied command.

Nassir works here, translating for the American interrogators. He’s local, pro-Western, determined to bring liberal values to his country and is about to get married to Zoya, his sweetheart. But when he is recognised by Faisal, new prisoner and psychotic supporter of the old regime, his life becomes a living hell.

Born out of Henry Naylor’s own experiences of a visit to Bagram Airbase in 2003, The Collector is a compelling tale of murder, evil and betrayal set in occupied Iraq.

One of the most highly-acclaimed shows at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival, it won a prestigious Scotsman Fringe First Award, which was followed by a sold-out run at London’s Arcola Theatre.

Writen by Henry Naylor, Directed by Michael Cabot and with lighting by Andy Grange.

The Collector runs for approximately 75 minutes without an interval.

7.30pm

Tickets: £16.50 – £8.50

Wed 16 — Thu 17 Nov

Drama/Engine Shed & David Phillips

WISDOM OF A FOOL

at Theatre Royal

In this emotional rollercoaster one-man play Jack Lane takes you behind Norman Wisdom’s well-known character to reveal a tough and lonely childhood.

After joining the Army he discovers a passion for comedy and begins to perfect an act that would go on to shape his unique style. The world of post-war Music Hall and Variety embraces Norman’s manic slapstick routine catapulting him to stardom in the early 1950s. Success on the silver screen including the hit song, Don’t Laugh at Me, seals his fame. But fame comes at a price…

This is the first play ever written on the legendary comic and features his original Gump suit, on generous loan from Norman’s children, Nicholas and Jacqueline Wisdom.

Wed – Thurs 7.30pm

Thurs 2pm

Tickets: £16.50 – £8.50

Fri 18 Nov

Music/Full House Productions

FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS

at Theatre Royal

Come and join one of the greatest party’s in town as Forever In Blue Jeans celebrates 21 happy and successful years “on the road”.

With superb singers, dancers and musicians playing the best in Country Music and Rock ‘n’ Roll the show is eye catching and heart stopping from beginning to end! Bring the whole family and come and enjoy one of the liveliest and happiest shows of them all Forever In Blue Jeans where the star of the show is the show itself.

7.30pm

Tickets: £21.50 – £8.50

Mon 21 — Wed 23 Nov

Dance/Ballet Theatre UK

ROMEO & JULIET

at Theatre Royal

Join Ballet Theatre UK with their passionate and innovative recreation of the world’s greatest love story, Romeo and Juliet.

As the nation celebrates 400 years of William Shakespeare’s legacy Ballet Theatre UK create a new production to tell the tragic tale of star-crossed lovers with astonishing grace and heart-breaking intimacy. During the opulent Capulet’s ball our lovers meet, sparking a fateful series of events. We follow the young couple as they experience the greatest of romances to their tragic final embrace. Stunning costumes and innovative stage sets transport you to Renaissance Verona where our tragic tale unfolds of the Capulet and Montague families. From the balcony scene’s elated pas de deux to the lovers’ heart-breaking ends, Romeo and Juliet promises to be an audience favourite and the highlight on the calendar.

Mon – Wed 7.30pm

Tues – Wed 2pm

Tickets: £26 – £8.50

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