Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

What’s On in January & February 2015

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Please see below a brief digest of upcoming events. For detailed press information please contact Nicki Dixon, Press and Communications Officer on [email protected] or 01284 829947. Thank you.

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

CINDERELLA

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

Now until: Sun 11 Jan

 at Theatre Royal

A Traditional Family Pantomime

by Peter Duncan

directed by Karen Simpson

designed by Rebecca Lee

Cinderella and her father live in the dilapidated Hardup Hall helped by the ever-reliable Buttons, and watched over by a Fairy Godmother. Then one day, two greedy stepsisters charge into their world and make things rather unpleasant! But with a glamorous ball on the horizon, and a chance meeting with a handsome stranger in the forest, are Cinderella’s fortunes about to change? And can she get home before midnight…?

Known for its traditional, fun-filled, family pantos the Theatre Royal will once again serve up a sparkling festive treat filled with catchy songs, silly jokes, and a sprinkling of magic. Packed with dastardly villains, miraculous mice, swirling dresses and some stupendous slapstick, you’re sure to have a ball!

 #CinderellaBSE

 

SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC

Sing-A-Long-A Productions

Fri 16 Jan

at Theatre Royal

The smash-hit musical show returns to the UK in celebration of the movie’s 50th anniversary. Yes, the original Sing-a-long-a is back, giving the movie a birthday party to remember!

Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen Technicolor, with a host, subtitles so that everyone can sing along and a free fun pack.

The audience is the star of this interactive show – at Sing-a-long-a THERE ARE NO RULES!

 www.singalonga.net

  

SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL

Showstopper Productions

Sat 17 Jan

at Theatre Royal

Spontaneous musical comedy at its finest!

 The Showstoppers are delighted to return to Bury St Edmunds with their multi award-winning show. A brand new musical comedy is created at every performance – transforming audience suggestions into an all-singing, all-dancing production with unpredictable and hilarious results.

 The Showstoppers have performed in the West End and around the world, as well as six sell-out seasons at Edinburgh Fringe.

 SIGN OF THE TIMES

A Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Production

Thu 22 — Sat 31 Jan

at Theatre Royal

by Tim Firth

directed by Karen Simpson

Frank is the Head of Installation at Forshaws, a commercial lettering factory, and an aspiring novelist. Teenager Alan is his reluctant trainee, more interested in his band ‘Lizard’ and his iPod than the complexities of bracketing systems and electrical isolators. However, this pair of Yorkshiremen have a lot more in common than they both think, and as their relationship develops, their roles are reversed and they realise that they hold the key to each other’s salvation…

Written by award-winning comedy writer Tim Firth (Calendar Girls) and originally commissioned by Alan Ayckbourn, this comedy drama explores the power of words in our changing world, and the value of dreams.

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 LUNCHTIME CONCERT – R.WELHAM & C.JOHNSON

Theatre Royal

Mon 26 Jan

at Theatre Royal

Rebecca Welham and Catherine Johnson, Cello Duo

As a tribute to the great 20th C. British cellist and teacher, Jacqueline du Pré (b. 26 January 1945), Rebecca and Catherine will play impressive but rarely publicly performed duets by Bach and some of the best known 18th-20th C. cellist-teachers, Dotzauer, Popper and Klengel , who were responsible for developing the instrument, its technique and repertoire and are still studied by cello students today, and in addition will include light arrangements and a composition by Rebecca, herself a sought-after cellist and teacher.

Complimentary tea, coffee and cakes after the concert.

13

Finborough School

Tue 3 — Wed 4 Feb

at Theatre Royal

music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown

book by Dan Elis

Finborough School are thrilled to return to the Theatre Royal with the hit Broadway musical ‘13’.

Following a move from New York City to smalltown Indiana, young Evan Goldman grapples with his parents’ divorce, prepares for his impending Bar Mitzvah, and navigates the complicated social circles of a new school. This is an uplifting, hilarious show, with an important message about life, love and friendship.

 

TEECHERS

Blackeyed Theatre In Ass South Hill Park

Thu 5 — Fri 6 Feb

at Theatre Royal

by John Godber

directed by Adrian McDougall

Blackeyed Theatre revives its highly-acclaimed production of John Godber’s classic comedy about life at a modern comprehensive for Mr Nixon, an unsuspecting new drama teacher. Fast-moving, inventive and highly entertaining, Teechers brings to life an array of terrifying teachers and hopeless pupils through the unique eyes of Salty, Gail and Hobby; three Year 11 students about to leave school for good.

Brought back to the stage with high energy, break-neck comedy and breath-taking ensemble performances.

Age guidance: 12+

 

SONGBIRD: THE MUSIC OF EVA CASSIDY

David Graham Entertainment

Sat 7 Feb

at Theatre Royal

Starring Sarah-Jane Buckley, who has already made her name as one of the world’s leading Eva Cassidy interpreters.

The music of Eva Cassidy only came to prominence in this country following her untimely early death. Since Terry Wogan first played her recordings in 2000 she has had three No 1 UK hits and a total of 11 UK chart hits, including five top three albums.

The show features a brilliant on-stage live band, fantastic video footage and classic Eva Cassidy arrangements of some of the best songs of the late 20th century.

 

LIONBOY

Complicite

Tue 10 — Fri 13 Feb

at Theatre Royal

from the novels by Zizou Corder

adapted by Marcelo Dos Santos

Based on the original concept and production by Annabel Arden

Charlie Ashanti lives in a future where phones are powered by the sun, cars are banned and companies are more powerful than countries. Charlie is a perfectly normal boy, except for one thing: he can speak to cats.

So when his parents are kidnapped, he sets off on a rescue mission – with a little help from a floating circus and its pride of performing lions.

Award-winning company Complicite comes to the Theatre Royal with a revival of its first ever show for families and young people. Inspired by Zizou Corder’s best-selling novels, Lionboy fuses storytelling, circus and live percussion in an adventure for everyone aged 8 and up.

Age guidance 8+

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