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Turbine Theatre – Summer Showtime on the Coaling Jetty – 18th September 2020

Reviewed by Claire Roderick

5*****

Released from lockdown and bouncing around the stage like excited puppies, the Barricade Boys’ night on the Coaling Jetty showed what we have been missing these past months. There has been lots of stunning and creative online content, but the buzz and joy of coming together for a live performance is unbeatable, even in the freezing wind! I’m still not sure who was the most excited – the audience or the boys!

Simon Schofield, Keiron Brown, Scott Garnham and Lee Honey-Jones are as slick as ever singing Les Mis favourites, upping the tempo with Blues Brothers, Motown and Frankie Valli medleys, as well as a gorgeous West Side Story section. Apparently there were sound issues, so they couldn’t hear themselves, and it was COLD, but the voices and harmonies were just amazing, and their version of Bohemian Rhapsody was as stunning as it is indoors.

The easy shtick between, and often during, numbers is , as ever, a joy – and after Keiron Brown’s moving rendition of Music of the Night, the toes came off and the goofing around was ramped up for a wonderful Uptown Funk disco mashup. By the time they got to the Beatles, the audience were up and dancing.

A fantastic, fun show, and a wonderful celebration of the return of live performances – and made even better by the tip to keep an eye on The Barricade Boys’ socials for dates for their socially distanced tour as they take their cracking Christmas Cabaret on the road later this year!

So Comedy & Broken Robot Productions by arrangement with Corrie McGuire Management present:

Myra DuBois:
A PROBLEM SHARED

Myra DuBois is giving the world of self-help the enema it so desperately needs! Come; be cleansed

30 Sep // 28 Oct // 25 Nov // 24 Dec 2020

All dates will be LIVE except Christmas Eve which is ‘almost live’ (we’ll pre-record it)

Tickets here – https://www.myradubois.co.uk/a-problem-shared/

DIGITAL BROADCAST – LINKS AND DETAILS OF HOW TO WATCH WILL BE SENT THE DAY BEFORE PERFORMANCE

Previous Praise for Myra

 ‘A Comedy Powerhouse” David Walliams, Britain’s Got Talent, 2020

“genius character comedy [makes] the blissful joy of this unpredictable hour” ***** Broadway Baby

“incredibly quick-witted and frequently caustic” **** The Scotsman

“Inappropriate yet merry, vicious yet charming” **** The List

“Easily one of the sharpest tongues at the Fringe” **** Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

Star of stage, screen and lockdown live-stream, and current BGT Semi-Finalist, Myra DuBois’ weekly online ‘self-help seminar’ ‘A Problem Shared’ was broadcast over lockdown and became nothing short of a modern miracle, an internet sensation that lesser stars can only dream of.  

A benevolently empathetic mix of sage advice and relaxation tips presented as only Myra can, it has helped thousands all over the world including many world-famous celebrities. Now South Yorkshire’s rose is bringing her unique advice to the masses via the wonderful world of digital media as she returns for a brand-new series of monthly shows

Featuring everything you’ve come to love and expect from Myra including her own unique brand of warmth and unbridled kindness, A Problem Shared utilises Myra’s… ‘unique’ people skills to heal the trauma of her wounded public. Myra herself shall lead meditations, contemplations, and pontifications as she selflessly takes on the woes of her celebrity guests and adoring audience of AdMyras (Myra’s pet name for her fans).

Having left her native South Yorkshire 2008 for the bright lights of London’s burlesque clubs and gay bars, Myra has performed at Soho’s Madame JoJos, Camden’s The Black Cap and the legendary Royal Vauxhall Tavern. Accolades include shortlisted for ‘Best Character or Improv’ at the 2019 Chortle Awards, and NATYS: New Act of the Year finalist in 2012, She’s “bust a gut funny” according to Graham Norton and “hilarious” if you ask John Bishop. Myra also counts Rylan Clark, Christine Bianco and Richard E Grant amongst her fans. Sir Tim Rice said Myra’s rendition of his song ‘I Know Him So Well’ was “Definitive”.

Myra made her critically acclaimed solo Edinburgh Festival debut with Self AdMyra in 2016 which went on to tour the UK in 2017, generating AdMyras across the nation. She also supported Bianca Del Rio on her UK tour in 2017 and 2018 playing renowned venues such as The Hammersmith Apollo and The Liverpool Empire. Her 2019 Edinburgh show got a slew of five-star reviews. A Problem Shared was originally conceived for The Edinburgh Festival 2020 but has since taken on a life of its own, with thousands of new devoted fans discovering Myra online.

TV credits include BBC1’s The John Bishop Show and was as regular panellist on C5’s Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. Myra was part of the esteemed line-up of guests for ‘Un-Royal Variety’ at The Hackney Empire and ‘All Star Brexit Cabaret’ at London Coliseum, both hosted and curated by London cabaret legend Johnny Woo.  In 2019 Myra made her international debut at the Sydney Opera House. Myra is also part of the cast of the upcomingmovie version of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – but has been sworn to secrecy about the details. And of course, she is currently in the Semi Finals of Britain’s Got Talent 2020.

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BARN THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2020 THEATRE RECOVERY SEASON

• THE BARN THEATRE HAVE ANNOUNCED A 2020 RECOVERY SEASON WHICH INCLUDES A REVIVAL OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S MARRY ME A LITTLE AND A NEW ADAPTATION OF J.M. BARRIE’S PETER PAN

• THE THEATRE WILL RUN AT A REDUCED CAPACITY WITH SAFETY PROCEDURES INCLUDING A NEW SEATING PLAN, PERSPEX SCREENS AND AN UPGRADED VENTILATION SYSTEM

• THE NEWLY ANNOUNCED SHOWS JOIN CURRENT PRODUCTION PRIVATE PEACEFUL, WHICH RUNS UNTIL 4 OCTOBER, AND THE UPCOMING DIGITAL PRODUCTION OF WHAT A CARVE UP!

The Barn Theatre has announced their full theatre recovery season for 2020 with two new productions being announced to join the current production of Private Peaceful, which is currently running until 4 October.

The season, which will feature smaller cast sizes as well as a reduced capacity in the auditorium, follows the postponement of the Barn’s original 2020 Built by Barn Season earlier this year. The theatre intends to reschedule the postponed productions to 2021 with new dates being announced in due course.

The Theatre Recovery Season will consist of a two-hand actor-musician production of Simon Reade’s adaptation of Private Peaceful (10 to 27 September), a new revival production of Stephen Sondheim’s Marry Me A Little (16 October to 8 November) and the world debut of Alan Pollock’s new stage adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan (21 November to 3 January 2020).

The Barn Theatre have also recently announced that they will be co-producing the world debut of Henry Filloux-Bennett’s new digital play adaptation of Jonathon Coe’s What a Carve Up!, with the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield and the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich. Directed by Tamara Harvey, the digital production will run from 31 October – 29 November 2020.

Kirk Jameson will return to the Barn Theatre as a Director-in-Residence for the two newly announced productions. His previous directorial work with the Barn Theatre includes The World Goes ‘Round (co-produced by Piers Cottee-Jones) at the theatre’s first outdoor theatre festival BarnFest and the 2018 Built by Barn production of Stiles + Drewe’s Just So.

Iwan Lewis, Artistic Director of the Barn Theatre, said of the new season, “I am absolutely thrilled that we have been able to produce this Theatre Recovery Season for the end of 2020. We have been overwhelmed by the positive response to our new safety procedures since we opened at the end of July for our first outdoor theatre festival, BarnFest, and again when we reopened last week for indoor theatre with Private Peaceful. We have had the seal of approval from Visit England to say that “We’re Good To Go” and we are confident that our audiences will experience the safest and most enjoyable return to live theatre. We are determined to bring back this year’s original programming in 2021 however we hope that our audiences love this new season we have worked hard to put together. Smaller shows are not a compromise on quality and this season will be a testament to that. In the words of Shakespeare, “though she be but little, she is fierce.”

For their re-opening, the Barn Theatre have implemented numerous procedures to ensure audience safety throughout their experience. The theatre runs at a reduced capacity with Perspex screens being placed between groups in a new seating layout which ensure social distancing measures are adhered to. The theatre has also announced that they have a new and upgraded air filtration system which exceeds governing guidelines to ensure the experience is the safest the theatre can provide. The cast and creative team will also adhere to Government guidance on social distancing and temperature checks.

The safety measures that were successfully utilised during BarnFest – the theatre’s outdoor theatre festival – including temperature checks on arrival, mandatory masks for all patrons over 11 years old, staggered arrival times, sanitisation of public areas and hand sanitiser at entrance and exit points continue for indoor theatrical performances.

PRIVATE PEACEFUL

Based on the modern classic by Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, The Butterfly Lion), Private Peaceful tells the story of Tommo Peaceful as he reflects upon the events that made him the person he is now, from first love to fighting on the battlefield alongside his brother. Set against the backdrop of World War One, the intimate production runs from 10 – 27 September, with press night on Tuesday 15 September.

Private Peaceful will be performed by Emily Costello and James Demaine, directed by Alexander Knott with Zöe Grain as associate director and movement director. The transfer production will feature sound design by Harry Smith (Henry V, Daddy Long Legs) and lighting design by Sam Rowcliffe-Tanner (Henry V, Just So).

Private Peaceful is a co-production by BoxLess Theatre, Barn Theatre and Take Two Theatricals, with associate producer Thomas Hopkins.

MARRY ME A LITTLE

The charming and bittersweet one-act musical revue, which follows two single strangers as they explore their secret, unshared fantasies as they are left alone in their studio apartments on a Saturday night, will run from 16 October to 8 November, with press night on 20 October. Conceived by Craig Lucas and Norman René, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, the production will be directed by Kirk Jameson (Just So, Madagascar) with musical staging by Sam Spencer-Lane (The Last Five Years, Aspects of Love), set and costume design by Gregor Donnelly and musical direction by Arlene McNaught (SIX).

Marry Me A Little is produced by the Barn Theatre in association with Anthology Theatre.

WHAT A CARVE UP!

The digital production, which will be directed by Tamara Harvey (Home, I’m Darling), chronicles the events leading up to the ‘Winshaw Murders’. Filled with murder, mayhem and madness, the murder mystery turns a satirical eye on what it is like to be a member of one of the most corrupt, powerful and toxic families in the country.

Produced by the Barn Theatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre and New Wolsey Theatre, the murder mystery, based on the award-winning novel by Jonathan Coe, is written by Henry Filloux-Bennett (Nigel Slater’s Toast) and directed by Tamara Harvey (Home, I’m Darling).

The play, which will be available internationally, will run from 31 October – 29 November 2020. Tickets can be purchased at whatacarveup.com with audience members receiving a screening link which will activate at their booked performance time for a 48-hour period. A premium option, consisting of a physical programme and pre-theatre dining recipe card, will be available for UK residents.

PETER PAN

“Desperate not to miss bedtime, a man in a hotel room three thousand miles from home recreates his daughter’s favourite story: an epic tale of adventure, pirates, fairies – a crocodile with gigantic teeth! – and a little boy who refuses to grow old….”

The Christmas season will be filled with magic and a trip to Neverland with the world premiere of Alan Pollock’s new stage adaptation of the J. M. Barrie classic Peter Pan from 21 November 2020 to 3 January 2021 with press night on 24 November. The production is conceived and directed by Kirk Jameson with composition and musical arrangements by Nick Barstow (Rags, Just So), movement direction by Tosh Wanogho-Maud and set and costume design by Gregor Donnelly.

“Peter Pan” is presented by arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

In the event that a show is unable to go ahead (such as a local lockdown), audience members will be contacted as soon as possible via email or phone.

Customers with bookings for the 2020 Built by Barn Season will be contacted by the Barn Theatre’s box office team to arrange alternative dates when the dates for the postponed season are announced. The theatre kindly asks that customers do not call the box office directly at this time, the theatre will make contact with all customers as soon as dates are announced.

Tickets are now on general sale now for Private Peaceful, Marry Me A Little and What A Carve Up! Priority booking for Peter Pan are on sale for members from today with general sale from 25 September. Members also receive a 20% discount for preview performances of Marry Me A Little.

Phoenix Arts Club Autumn Season Announcement

The legendary Phoenix Arts Club are delighted to announce their Autumn Season of socially distanced shows following a successful crowdfunding campaign which has so far raised £2.161 of their £100,000 target.

The Crowdfunder, was launched to become a CIC (community interest company); a special form of non-charitable limited company, which exists primarily to benefit a community and with a view to pursuing a social purpose, rather than to make a profit for shareholders.  At launch the team committed to spend the funds raised on further building The Phoenix’s artistic programming (which already at pre-COVID stood at 600 shows a year) in order to ensure work for myriad performers. In addition, the venue will be investing in much-needed research and development to meet changing technology and performance space needs, in order to develop and continue vital community work.

Now after a stella effort raising funds, they will see the fruits of their labour, with the venue hosting famous faces from comedy alongside wonderous musical theatre and cabaret events such as Robin Askwith, Al Murray, Iain Stirling, Elf Lyons, Lou Sanders, Ada Campe, Onyx Lounge, Donna Trump, and A Night At The Soozicials.

Celebrating thirty years of entertaining entertainers, The Phoenix Arts Club is the west end’s multi-award-winning, independently owned and operated entertainment club. Secreted away down the same little side street used in the opening sequence of Harry Potter and tucked beneath The Phoenix Theatre lies The Phoenix Arts Club, the charming escape from the London norm. The lively and nostalgic Theatre Bar & Restaurant is located in the original dressing and rehearsal rooms of The Phoenix Theatre where Laurence Olivier made his debut on stage in the 1930s in “Private Lives” with Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence.

Peter Dunbar Development & Marketing Director says:

“We are delighted that The Phoenix Arts Club is back open and welcoming socially distanced audiences to London’s West End! Our Autumn season of events is our most diverse yet, with arena-filling comedians, LGBTQIA+ performers, a variety of cabarets celebrating Black History Month, and newcomer grassroots music showcases filling being put on nightly. Fewer than 70 tickets are available per show, and we’ve been delighted with how many tickets we’ve sold so far, showing that demand for live entertainment is returning.”

Autumn Season Information:

19^th September: An Afternoon with Ada Campe

Join character comedian and magician Ada Campe for a Saturday afternoon of true variety at it’s very best, rife with the absurd and the outlandish, mystery and intrigue and unabashed, pure comedy. From juggling to card tricks to mind-reading, Magic Circle member Ada Campe is a real one-off, a one-woman celebration of a bygone golden era of decorous razzmatazz, yet still hugely relevant today. Winner of the New Act of the Year at the NATYS, and the Leicester Square Theatre Old Comedian of the Year 2018. Best Variety Act Nominee at the Chortle Awards!

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f46774ecadd36799c338f8b/an-afternoon-with-ada-campe

21^st September: Simon David: Back By No Demand

Simon David makes his triumphant return to the stage after rotting in his childhood bedroom for six months! Performing his musical comedy hits, ‘I’m Gay’ & ‘Tesco Express’, along with new material and introducing iconic, special guests include Katie Pritchard, Huge Davies, Jamie Fin, Sikisa Comedy, Charlie Partridge

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f46869dad9ffe7dbe55d654/simon-david-back-by-no-demand

22^nd September: An Evening With Anna Mann

Join actress, singer, welder (gotta have a back up) Anna Mann, star of stage and screen as she recalls some wonderful tales from a life in the arts. Including some of the finest bits from her highly acclaimed shows, lots of new giggles and tons of audience interaction. This will be visceral, real and incredibly brave. You will leave screaming ‘F— off I love it!’ As seen on the Russell Howard Hour and Harry Hill’s Clubnite. Anna Is the much loved creation of character comic Colin Hoult, as seen in Afterlife, Derek, Murder in Sucessville and Being Human. After months of imposed isolation they can’t wait to be back on the stage making you laugh yourself silly.

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f47c1981bda1742e66fd878/an-evening-with-anna-mann

23^rd September: Stephen Bailey: We’re Back (SOLD OUT)

We’ve been locked down and the laughs have been few but we can now safely and socially distanced come back together, so join star of Live at the Apollo, Celebrity Mastermind, Celebrity Coach Trip and host of Celebs on the Farm and Takeshi’s Castle, Stephen Bailey for a night in the west end as he attempts to ditch the lethargy and bring back that razor-sharp wit!

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f3fe1fe57175c7212569d66/stephen-bailey-were-back

29^th September: Glamrou Returns: Scratch Night Plus Support (SOLD OUT)

Drag sensation Glamrou has not been on stage for 6 months! In this scratch night, work-in-progress of their debut solo show, Glamrou battles to merge their queer identity and Islamic heritage. In this blisteringly funny and political debut, watch Glamrou serenade their lover, Allah, with love songs, break-up songs and minaret-sized wigs.

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f47a05212009c08027d7267/glamrou-returns-scratch-night-plus-support

30^th September: The Enby  Show

Gender binary? Never heard of it. London’s cabaret scene has some of the finest enby (non-binary) talent in the world. Isn’t it time they had a big old show of their own? Featuring the creme-de-la-creme of non-binary talent, you can expect live singing, burlesque, drag and a night filled to the brim with the brightest enby stars that London has to offer. Put on your finest non-binary finery and prepare to experience enby envy like never before on this night featuring RhyssPieces, Virgin X, Cyro, Mark Anthony and host Carrot

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f4fa656e9e01058cd370e85/the-enby-show

4^th October: Elf Lyons: Elf Lyons & Enemies

Award-winning comedian and live artist Elf Lyons presents a ridiculously decadent afternoon of comedy, clowning, silliness, and stage fights. Over the past few years, Elf Lyons has proven herself to be one of the fastest rising stars in comedy. Since being a finalist in the Funny Women competition in 2013, she has made her mark on the London and UK comedy circuit, as well as performing at leading arts festivals all around the world. 

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f56253f65d6146603522143/elf-lyons-enemies

4^th October: A Night With A Virgin

She’s been quarantining in heaven for months, but now it’s time for her to return home… to the stage!  Join Virgin X, The Holy Mother of Gawd herself, for an exclusive solo show of celestial song, jokes, merriment, and musings about what a hellscape of a year 2020 has been. 

We can only laugh, and Virgin will have you LOLing in the pews!  Expect new material, twirling, step/touches, and a sh*t ton of glitter!

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f48f7ec4a41e666842dde49/a-night-with-a-virgin

7^th October: From The Ashes Comedy With Al Murray & Friends

Join Al Murray and guests for a unique night of work-in-progress stand-up. For over 20 years, Al has filled arenas around the world, won numerous awards and accolades and hosted an array of TV series including Al Murray’s Happy Hour (ITV) and the groundbreaking sitcom Time Gentlemen Please (Sky One), which has become something of a modern-day cult classic.

Guests include Luke Kempner & Chloe Petts

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f5b84ea694ead09c77c1e93/from-the-ashes-comedy-with-al-murray-friends

11^th October: Lynn Ruth Miller’s 87^th Birthday Cabaret!

Lynn Ruth Miller, the world’s oldest performing stand-up comedienne, as seen by millions on America’s Got Talent, Frieda & First Dates, is turning 87!!! For the third year running, Lynn Ruth will be celebrating her birthday with a cabaret full of comedy and tunes at the West End’s Glitzy Phoenix Arts Club. Lynn Ruth will be accompanied by Cabaret Royalty, MD Sarah Bodalbhai on piano.

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f5bc1d174d13e7cea06d303/lynn-ruth-millers-87th-birthday-cabaret

12^th & 26^th October: Lounge Onyx: The Black History Cabaret (two nights)

Produced by previous Burlesque Idol winner, Onyx Fatale, join the Lounge Onyx as we celebrate Black history month. The Lounge will bring you an array of talent from some of the best and up and coming black performers on the cabaret show as we delight you with burlesque, poetry, drag, comedy and everything in between. Get your tickets now. 

This show is running a NOTAFLOF (not turned away from lack of funds) scheme, if you cannot afford a ticket please email [email protected] and we can sort something for you.

https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/central-london/phoenix-arts-club/lounge-onyx-the-black-history-month-cabaret?t=tickets

13^th October: A Night In Springfield

A one-off fan-diddly-dabulous evening of excellent Simpsons-themed cabaret.

Ned Flanders burlesque! Drag sisters Patty + Selma! Lizard Queen Lisa! And enough special surprises to pack 31 seasons with!! Simpsons’ fans rejoice as your favourite cartoon comes to life with unique performances by some of cabaret’s cookiest entertainers complete with camp, colour, and plenty of cowabunga.So ditch your shift at the nuclear plant, grab a squishee from the Kwik-E-Mart, and pull up a couch while we put the spring back into Springfield.

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f4fa3f8d34335626e045d18/a-night-in-springfield

14^th October: From The Ashes Comedy With Lou Sanders & Friends

Lou Sanders is one of Britain’s fastest-rising and most original comedians. She is the champion of series eight of Taskmaster (DAVE) and other recent television appearances include The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS), Live at the Apollo (BBC), QI (BBC2), Travel Man: 48 Hours in… (Channel 4), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4).Guests include Carl Donnelly & Ray Badran.

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f5b8bda2a7824095670c36e/from-the-ashes-comedy-with-lou-sanders-friends

18^th October: A Night At The Soozicals

Unspecified awards-winning comedian and singer Sooz Kempner (Jonny Woo’s All-Star Brexit Cabaret) and Olivier Award-winning composer and pianist Richard Thomas (Jerry Springer the Opera, Anna Nicole, Made in Dagenham) bring you A Night at the Soozicals – a selection of musical theatre and pop alongside songs by Richard himself. And a lot of right witty banter, high belting and probably swearing. Sooz will definitely be wearing designer clothes she bought on eBay and she will tell you how much she paid for them. We don’t yet know what Richard will be wearing.

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f4be092a83fa407e8414db6/a-night-at-the-soozicals

19^th October: Queerstory The Musical

Queerstory: a musical jaunt through queer history including the bits that they tried to erase. Join Mercury and Maxim for a glitter-filled cabaret lecture and the history lesson none of us got at school. And this time, it’s the live lounge session! Modern icons and historic heroes feature in a music hall production of patter songs, ballads and cabaret numbers. Exploring the lives, culture and stories of the LGBTQIA+ community throughout history. Starring Oscar Wilde, Noel Coward, Marlene Dietrich and more. Following sold-out shows for the London Borough of Culture 2019, The Tramshed, the Roundabout Festival and Theatre Royal Stratford East, the cabaret-lecture comes to Phoenix for one night only.

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f5f4316aca0750c0f780381/queerstory-the-musical

20^th October: Queefy Phoenix Art Halloween Special

A few years ago a piece of a Rhys fell off and formed a glittering sticky egg on a basement dance floor in east London; Rhys nurtured with fabulousness and nourished it with queer love and from it hatched: Queefy- (Queer as f*ck). Since then, Queefy has grown to become one of London’s most beautifully debauched and varied queer cabarets. It’s truly a one-off night that sees some of the most bewildering, surreal, performers of London’s Cabaret scene grace the stage. Created, curated, and hosted by the mulit-award-winning, international drag creature RhysPieces, the show will have you in fits of laughter at one moment and on the edge of tears the next. You’ll leave feeling like you’ve just had a wildly indescribable family gathering with a bunch of queers.  

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f5794e8a27e4a01cf670730/queefy-phoenix-art-halloween-special

21^st October: From The Ashes Comedy with Ed Gamble & Friends

Ed Gamble as seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), The Royal Variety Performance (ITV), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One), and on the US TV show Conan (TBS). In August 2019, Ed’s first stand-up special, Blood Sugar, was released as an Amazon Prime original special in 200 countries worldwide.Guests include Garrett Millerick & Bella Hull

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f5b87bb75e8b73010430523/from-the-ashes-comedy-with-ed-gamble-friends

25^th October: Donna Trump: Foundations

She’s been a Manchester working gal, but she’s coming down south with a brand new show!

Donna Trump, creator of ‘Queeriosity Cabaret’, takes us on a journey of storytelling through the

art of lip syncing and emotional exploration with an exclusive preview of her new show

‘Foundations’.

We all know that a house is not a home, but what is the home and it’s owner’s life built upon?

Whether you laugh, cry, smile or scream, you will not want to miss the opportunity to see what’s

in store.

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f4baa7a762a5b6ff27e90e3/donna-trump-foundations

27^th October: Dragprov and The Phoenix: A Tale of Social Distance

Dragprov is the award-winning drag king and queen musical comedy duo, featuring Christian Adore (Francesca Forristal) and Eaton Messe (Ed Scrivens).

Whether they’re being featured in the Guardian, named one of the Evening Standard’s Top Ten LGBTQ+ Shows to see in London, or gracing the airwaves on BBC radio, Dragprov has dazzled and delighted audiences across the UK and internationally.

And tonight darling, it’s your turn! RuPaul meets ‘Whose Line is it Anyway’ in a fusion of high energy, acerbically witty improv, drag and musical comedy.

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f57805808f59c47045cbf73/dragprov-and-the-phoenix-a-tale-of-social-distance

28^th October: From The Ashes Comedy with Iain Stirling & Friends

BAFTA-winning comedian Iain Stirling is best known as the brilliantly funny voice of the hit reality show Love Island (ITV2), which is now in its sixth series.

Following his success on Love Island, Iain appeared in series 8 of Taskmaster (Dave), and took on the role of host for ITV2’s comedy entertainment show, CelebAbility (now in its fourth series).

Guests include Eleanor Tiernan & Rob Auton:

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f5b8fcf532832459f2473c3/from-the-ashes-comedy-with-iain-stirling-friends

30^th October: Trevor Dion Nicholas Presents: West End Dead A Creepy Cabaret

Trevor Dion Nicholas, The Genie himself, presents a magical musical evening of singing spooks, crooning creeps and wailing witches. Featuring a mixture of Musical Theatre, Pop, Rock, and any songs that scare – ring in Halloween at midnight as we harmonize for All Hallows Eve. Starring and hosted by Trevor and some very special vocalist guests with Alternative Indie band Neighborhood Goliath providing the backing tunes live on stage. Come in your best Halloween Fancy Dress for chances to win Trick or Treat prize bags!

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f5b67f675e8b7705a789499/trevor-dion-nicholas-presents-west-end-dead-a-creepy-cabaret

31^st October: Séayoncé: Halloween Extravaganza

The baddest b!tch in the spirit world is back… the legendary Ghost Whisperer SÉAYONCÉ

Prepare yourself for this spooky Halloween séance, where Séayoncé will channel tales of their sordid past and your bleak future and summon history’s greatest stars possessing the bodies of London’s finest cabaret acts.

A night to give you absolute afterlife! It’s time to open your third eye… and your legs, as Séayoncé lubes up to MYSTIC it to you!

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f562a8c4677e25e640747cc/sayonc-halloween-extravaganza

1^st November: Doing What We Love: A Musical Cabaret

With combined credits of Les Miserables, Mamma Mia: The Party, Joseph & The Prince of Egypt – Julia Imbach and Adam Filipe are back “Doing what we love!” They’re going to be bringing some of their favourite songs to the Phoenix Arts Club ranging from classic Musical Theatre, Pop, Rock, and everything in between.

We hope you can join us to raise some money for the incredible charity that is Acting For Others, who are helping thousands of theatre workers get through this tough time.

3^rd November: Rhumba Club Live

Spend the evening at The Phoenix Arts Club in the company of Rhumba Club! Fresh from being ranked as #2 on GQ magazine’s list of 2020’s best new artists, Rhumba Club is the artistic moniker for Tom Falle’s retro-futuristic synthpop project. Rhumba Club’s beautifully ironic and emotive pop songs are brought to the stage by Tom and his 4-piece band, replete with synths, saxophones and guitars. Featured on Spotify’s Alternative Pride playlist, alongside Christine and the Queens and Frank Ocean, the Rhumba Club is described by Notion as a cross between the Rhythm Method and WHAM!. 

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f5f8f2e878dd9657c490dc5/rhumba-club-live

8^th November: Another Evening with the Legend That is Robin Askwith (4^th November one Sold Out)

After selling-out his first show in less than 24hours, we’ve added a second date on for the legend that is ROBIN ASKWITH. “I had dinner last night with some friends here in Gozo and at some point I got into relating the story of my lunches with Gregory Peck at Elstree Studios in 1975…how he ran my lines for me playing the part to be played by Jill Gascoine  (he was very good) ..it got to the bit with Clint Eastwood and I noticed the restaurant had now filled up with what was basically an unpaying audience…Today I get a call from Misty Moon’s Stuart Morriss , who informs that there is a slot available at The Phoenix Arts Club on November 4th… I said… “Take it, for God’s sake Stu, I’m going crazy here and working for nothing…”

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f4bac8eab3d2f440b3bb1c6/another-evening-with-the-legend-that-is-robin-askwith

15^th November: Break A Lash – Mercury’s Musical Meltdown

Break a Lash, the cabaret celebration of the musicals puts on its first production – and it’s a post lockdown kick line of a show.All Mercury ever wanted was to be in a musical. But they were a bit too ‘you know’ to play the leading parts. They persevered, came to London, and worked their vocal cords to the bone. And then the world shut down and it seemed as if all dreams of jazz hands and 5,6,7,8 were doomed. Until one night, alongside burlesque dancing legends Felicity Furore and Demi Noire, Mercury hatched a plan to not just be in one musical but ALL OF THEM. Can’t choose between Chicago and Wicked? No need, because these cabaret darlings are gonna shimmy their way through as many favourites as they possibly can, and they’ve got their sights set on an Olivier Award.

https://the-phoenix-arts-club.designmynight.com/5f5f41f987bd721f9d7947dc/break-a-lash-mercurys-musical-meltdown

As well as the bustling programme of solo shows, The Phoenix Arts Club also has their weekly Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night shows.

Thursday Nights: Showreel Live: https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/central-london/phoenix-arts-club/showreel-live?t=tickets

Friday Nights:A Night In Soho: https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/central-london/phoenix-arts-club/a-night-in-soho-the-stars-of-london-cabaret?t=tickets

Saturday Nights: Supershow Cabarets: https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/central-london/phoenix-arts-club/the-saturday-supershow?t=tickets

The REP announces the postponement of Nativity! The Musical  

Birmingham Repertory Theatre has today announced that Nativity! The Musical, due to play at the venue from 17 Nov 2020 – 3 Jan 2021 has been postponed to 16 November 2021 – 2 January 2022.  

Current ticket holders will be contacted in due course via email with details of an alternative date in the rescheduled run or alternatively the option of credit or refund for the total ticket value. Tickets for the rescheduled dates are also on sale to the general public from today. 

The REP’s Artistic Director, Sean Foley and Executive Director, Rachael Thomas said; “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the postponement of this year’s Christmas run of Nativity! The Musical. The current restrictions and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic make it impossible to stage a production of this scale successfully, especially considering the large involvement of school age children. However, we are overjoyed that audiences will have their chance to see Nativity in its original home when it returns to The REP for the festive season in 2021. 

“We understand just how much a visit to the theatre means to families at Christmas and as this is also a vital time of year for theatres it’s not a decision we have taken lightly. However, with no further Government guidance on when indoor performances can resume without social distancing in place, it is simply not possible for Nativity! The Musical to take place at The REP this season. 

“Since 16 March, The REP has been effectively unable to trade.  As the theatre generates 80% of its income from selling tickets and associated income streams the impact of this has been and continues to be devastating.  The loss of our Christmas show is a huge blow to all of us here at The REP – it’s always a highlight of our year. Our sincerest thanks go to our loyal audiences who have shown incredible support over the past few months. 

“Nativity The Musical! started its life at The REP back in 2017 and since then it has gone on to bring joy to over a million people across the UK. We look forward to its homecoming in 2021 instead.” 

Nativity! The Musical features all of your favourite sing-a-long hits from the movies including Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth, One Night One Moment, She’s the Brightest Star and a whole host of new songs. 

Nativity! The Musical will run at The REP from 16 November 2021 – 2 January 2022 with tickets on public sale from today – for more information and to book visit birmingham-rep.co.uk. 

Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s production of Nativity! The Musical is presented by Jamie Wilson, Entertainment One and Belgrade Theatre Coventry. 

No Stone Theatre presents: Seeds The legacy of Nikolai Vavilov, founder of the world’s first seed bank, told as an audio drama starring Nina Sosanya Text by Nick Walker | Directed by Nicholas Pitt Weekly from 7th October 2020 @nostonetheatre | #Seedspodcast | www.nostonetheatre.com

Nikolai Vavilov (1887 – 1943) was a Russian plant geneticist who founded the world’s first seed bank; his life’s goal was to end world famine, but he himself starved to death in a Soviet prison. Now his legacy is explored in a new podcast, starring Nina Sosanya (W1A, The Last Tango in Halifax, His Dark Materials).The audio drama follows four scientists in besieged 1940s Leningrad, dedicated to their work as the world around them crumbles, raising issues around food security, biodiversity and intensive farming. Meanwhile a patient wakes in hospital, unable to remember who she is and how she got there, she begins a journey through modern day St Petersburg, determined to uncover the truth.

When the research and development of their stage production Seeds of Hope was stalled by COVID-19, No Stone Theatre shifted their focus and decided to use the material they had to make an audio drama podcast series.Working with many of the same creatives and partners around the UK, the company plans to release each episode in partnership with a different UK regional partner, creating a digital ‘tour’ including Warwick University, Julie’s Bicycle, Leicester Curve, Derby Theatre, Camden People’s Theatre, Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the Arcola.

Vavilov created the first seed bank at his institute in Leningrad, Russia out of samples that he collected from across the world. During World War II he fell out of favour with Stalin and starved to death in a Soviet prison. Vavilov’s story and the issues that his story raise remain underrepresented in the public domain but the issues of food security and biodiversity have never been more relevant – although obesity is a major problem in the developed world, malnutrition remains a threat for millions of others and climate change will make food security even more fragile, bought much closer to home by the empty supermarket shelves that we saw in March and April of this year. These issues link to discussions about intensive farming and climate change.

Nina Sosanya will be playing the role of Patient throughout the podcast series. Nina is best known for her TV roles in W1A and Last Tango in Halifax, though more recently she was also seen in Good Omens, Killing Eve, and His Dark Materials. Her theatre credits include roles at the National Theatre, RSC, Donmar Warehouse, Manchester Royal Exchange, West Yorkshire Playhouse and West End. She will be joined in the cast by Graeme Rose, Katy Stephens, Kirsty Rider and Jordan Kemp.

For No Stone theatre, Director Nicolas Pitt and Producer Johanna Taylor said “As a company, we are still committed to live theatre and are eager for its full re-emergence. Until then, we wanted to create a shared experience around themes that we all suddenly and unexpectedly have a greater collective appreciation of with a hope for the future at its heart.”

Nina Sosanya said “I’m really pleased to be taking part in Seeds as it addresses some of the most pressing issues of our times –biodiversity and food security. As we saw recently at the start of the pandemic, we are not as far away from empty shelves as we might have thought. What’s more, the story of Nikolai Vavilov is fascinating and I’m looking forward to sharing it with audiences who download the audio drama”

Director Nicholas Pitt is the Artistic Director and co-founder of No Stone Theatre. He was previously a creative associate of Idle Motion.Nicholas was resident director at the Birmingham REP from 2014 to 2015, and returned to work as associate director for the national tour of Of Mice and Men in 2016. In 2018 he directed Rhum and Clay’s Stage award winning Mistero Buffo. Recent directing credits include Don’t Look Away by NOAVE Theatre and he is also the Director ofSstrategy for The Public Campaign for The Arts.

Playwright Nick Walker is a Perrier nominated writer, producer, and director. He has written widely for radio, including 3 series of the cult sci-fi show The First King of Mars starring Peter Capaldi, and 5 series of the Nordic noir series Annika Stranded. He is the author of two critically acclaimed novels Blackbox and Helloland and is currently working on an original new drama series and a screenplay with Black Camel pictures. Nick also writes for stage, including commissions for China Plate Theatre and The Belgrade Theatre.

No Stone theatre was founded in 2018 by director Nicholas Pitt and producer Johanna Taylor to initiate dynamic interdisciplinary collaborations and create contemporary theatre about issues drawn from our current cultural moment.

Company information

Directed by Nicholas Pitt          Written by Nick Walker             Composition and Sound Design by Jon Ouin Produced by Johanna Taylor

Cast

Patient Nina Sosanya

Irina Katy Stephens      Leonid Jordon Kemp    Zasha Kirsty Rider        Dimitri Graeme Rose               

Listings information

Weekly from 7^th October

Available from:

www.nostonetheatre.com

Supported by the Arts Council England

Freckle Productions present

STICK MAN

From the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler

Live on stage this Christmas at Rose Theatre Kingston

Freckle Productions are delighted to announce that Stick Man, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, will return to the stage this Christmas for a 4-week run at Rose Theatre Kingston from Thursday 10 December.

‘Stick Man lives in the family tree
With his Stick Lady Love
and their stick children three…’

What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree in time for Christmas? This delightful adaptation from Freckle Productions, the team behind Zog, Tiddler and other Terrific Tales, and Tabby McTat features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.

The Stick Family are so happy to be back on stage and back in the family tree. Audiences will be socially distanced, and all the latest government advice will be followed to make Stick Man as safe as possible and as enjoyable as ever. For more information click here. 

Stick Man is adapted from the book by Julia Donaldson, the multi award-winning author of some of the world’s best loved children’s books, most notably the modern classic The Gruffalo which has sold over 14 million copies worldwide. Julia is best known for her popular rhyming stories for children, especially those illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which have sold millions of copies and have been translated into over 80 languages.

Stick Man is a perennial bestseller and has been translated into 23 languages. In 2015, Magic Light Pictures premiered the animated film of Stick Man with an all-star cast including Martin Freeman, Jennifer Saunders and Hugh Bonneville. The film was the 4th most-viewed 2015 Christmas Day TV programme in the UK, and the book went to number one in the children’s chart. In 2018 Stick Man celebrated its 10^th anniversary.

Stick Man is directed by Mark Kane with original direction by Sally Cookson (A Monster Calls, Old Vic Theatre), design by Katie Sykes (Jane Eyre, National Theatre), lighting by Elanor Higgins (Private Peaceful, UK Tours) and music by Benji Bower (A Monster Calls, Old Vic Theatre). The cast features Jamie Coles as Stick Man, Georgina Duncan as Stick Lady Love and Euan Wilson as Actor-Musician.

www.StickManLive.com

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The Barn Theatre, Cirencester – until 4 October 2020

Reviewed by Josie Smith

5*****

You have to admire the Barn Theatre. While so many things have failed and closed The Barn Theatre has not sat still. When they could not have people in the theatre they produced brilliant online content including Bard from the Barn, when people could be outside they created a wonderful Barnfest, with lots of outdoor performances including The World goes Round which I went to see. Now they have added a new air filtration system, put up Perspex screens, got some thermometers and made a COVID secure theatre.

The Barn theatre, BoxLess Theatre and Take Two Theatricals’ have co- produced a stunning production of Private Peaceful. It is based on the book by Michael Morpurgo, Adapted by Simon Reade & Directed by Alexander Knott with Zöe Grain, the Associate Director & Movement Director

Set during World War 1 it tells the story of Private Tommo Peaceful. He looks back at his life growing up in the countryside, joining the army and how he got to where he is now.
Emily Costello plays Tommo and James Demaine as Charlie his older brother who Tommo admires.

The acting is brilliant and the staging is stunning with clever lighting. There are funny parts, there are sad parts and then very emotional parts. The whole performance was breathtaking.

Private Peaceful is running at the Barn Theatre now until 4 October. To book your tickets visit: https://barntheatre.org.uk/performances/privatepeaceful

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PRIVATE PEACEFUL EXTENDED AT THE BARN THEATRE FOLLOWING CRITICAL ACCLAIM

• PRIVATE PEACEFUL, STARRING EMILY COSTELLO AND JAMES DEMAINE, WILL NOW RUN AT THE BARN THEATRE UNTIL 4 OCTOBER

Following critical acclaim BoxLess Theatre, the Barn Theatre and Take Two Theatricals have announced a one-week extension their production of Private Peaceful.The production Simon Reade’s play adaptation, which marked the first live indoor performances since March at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester, will now run until 4 October 2020.

Based on the modern classic by Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, The Butterfly Lion), Private Peaceful tells the story of Tommo Peaceful as he reflects upon the events that made him the person he is now, from first love to fighting on the battlefield alongside his brother. The intimate production, which is set against the backdrop of the First World War, has transferred into the main theatre space following its sell-out run at the theatre’s first outdoor theatre festival. BarnFest.

Michael Morpurgo, the internationally best-selling author of Private Peaceful and long-time supporter of the Barn Theatre, visited the production during its run at the Barn Theatre’s outdoor theatre festival BarnFest for an exclusive post-show Q&A and gave his seal of approval saying, “It was extraordinary, very moving and utterly committed. It didn’t feel like a play at all. It felt like they were telling a story that they really cared about. Really great acting, top notch”.

Private Peaceful is performed by Emily Costello and James Demaine and directed by Alexander Knott with Zöe Grain as associate director and movement director, sound design by Harry Smith (Henry V, Daddy Long Legs) and lighting design by Sam Rowcliffe-Tanner (Henry V, Just So).

For their re-opening, the Barn Theatre have implemented numerous procedures to ensure audience safety throughout their experience. The theatre runs at a reduced capacity with Perspex screens being placed between groups in a new seating layout which ensure social distancing measures are adhered to. The theatre has also announced that they have a new and upgraded air filtration system which exceeds governing guidelines to ensure the experience is the safest the theatre can provide. The cast and creative team will also adhere to Government guidance on social distancing and temperature checks.

The safety measures that were successfully utilised during BarnFest – the theatre’s outdoor theatre festival – including temperature checks on arrival, mandatory masks for all patrons over 11 years old, staggered arrival times, sanitisation of public areas and hand sanitiser at entrance and exit points continue for indoor theatrical performances.

Artistic Director Iwan Lewis said of re-opening, “It’s time to get theatre back indoors and safety is our number one priority! Our team have adapted incredibly to provide the safest possible theatrical experience over the Summer with our outdoor theatre festival BarnFest. Having seen the overwhelming responses from both audience members and critics on how safe and enjoyable their visits were, we are confident that we can replicate and further the same experience indoors. It is fundamental that we maintain this high standard when welcoming our audience members indoors for the first-time following lockdown. Temperature checks, Perspex screens between booking groups, a new seating layout, upgraded air filtration system, staggered arrival times, we are implementing every possible safety measure to ensure that our audiences are provided with the highest quality entertainment in the safest possible environment.”

Private Peaceful is a co-production by BoxLess Theatre, Barn Theatre and Take Two Theatricals, with associate producer Thomas Hopkins.

RITA IS TO REOPEN MORE THEATRES!

STEPHEN TOMPKINSON & JESSICA JOHNSON

WILL CONTINUE TO TOUR – ALBEIT SOCIALLY DISTANCED –

IN WILLY RUSSELL’S

EDUCATING RITA

FROM TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER 2020

Following the huge success of the run in August at the Minack Open Air Theatre, Cornwall, Olivier and Tony Award-winning producer David Pugh is delighted to announce that the acclaimed 40^th anniversary production of Willy Russell’s EDUCATING RITA is coming back from Wednesday 28 October. In a bid to help reopen as many theatres as possible with socially distanced, indoor performances, Pugh is excited to bring back to the nation this well-loved story and to help get the theatre industry back on track. The production, directed by Max Roberts and starring Stephen Tompkinson as Frank and Jessica Johnson as Rita, was on a UK Tour when the Government closed theatres in March. The tour will reopen at the Rose Theatre, Kingston, running from 28 October to 14 November.  This will be followed by a week at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn, with many more dates to be announced. 

David Pugh said: “Rita herself is a class act. She has always embraced change and so now, with social distancing – if you’ve got a closed theatre, she’ll reopen it – we are delighted we’re reopening the historic Rose Theatre, Kingston.”

EDUCATING RITA tells the story of married hairdresser Rita, who enrols on an Open University course to expand her horizons, and her encounters with university tutor Frank. Frank is a frustrated poet, brilliant academic and dedicated drinker, who is less than enthusiastic about teaching Rita. However, Frank soon finds that his passion for literature is reignited by Rita, whose technical ability for the subject is limited by her lack of education, but whose enthusiasm Frank finds refreshing. The two soon realise how much they have to learn from each other.

EDUCATING RITA was originally commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company and played at the Warehouse Theatre, London in 1980, starring Julie Walters and Mark Kingston. Julie Walters reprised her role in the BAFTA, Golden Globe and Academy Award-winning film opposite Michael Caine.

Born in Liverpool in 1947, Willy Russell left school at 15 and became a women’s hairdresser and part-time singer/songwriter before returning to education to retrain as a teacher. Russell’s other writing credits include the Olivier Award-winning musical Blood Brothers, and the hugely successful play Shirley Valentine, which won the Olivier Awards for Best New Comedy and Best New Actress, and a  Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play. The play was adapted for film and nominated for a host of BAFTA and Academy Awards. Willy Russell continues to be one of the most celebrated writers of his generation with works constantly in production throughout the world as well as in the UK.

Stephen Tompkinson’s television credits include ITV’s Torvill & Dean, BBC’s The Split, five series of DCI Banks, four series of Trollied, seven series of Wild at Heart, six series of Drop the Dead Donkey (British Comedy Award Winner for Best TV Comedy Actor) and three series of Ballykissangel, and his films include Phil in Brassed Off. His theatre work includes Spamalot, Rattle of a Simple Man and Arsenic and Old Lace in the West End, Cloaca and A Christmas Carol (Old Vic), Art and Tartuffe (National Tours). 

Jessica Johnson’s theatre credits include Call Me Mary Poppins, Goth Weekend, Kings and Queens, Each Piece and Anti-Gravity at the Live Theatre, Newcastle. She previously played Rita in Rebecca Frecknall’s 2017 production of Educating Rita at the Gala Theatre, Durham. Her television credits include Wire In The Blood (ITV), Coronation Street (ITV) and Cuckoo (Channel 4).

Max Roberts is Emeritus Artistic Director of Newcastle’s Live Theatre. Under his direction, the Live Theatre has become one of the country’s most successful theatre companies with an outstanding reputation for developing new work. His Olivier Award-nominated production of Lee Hall’s Cooking With Elvis transferred to the West End’s Whitehall Theatre (now Trafalgar Studios) before touring nationally. He also directed The Pitman Painters, which transferred to the National Theatre and won Best Play at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards before opening on Broadway.

EDUCATING RITA has set and costume designs by Patrick Connellan, lighting design by Drummond Orr and sound design by David Flynn.

EDUCATING RITA is produced by David Pugh and is a Theatre by the Lake production.

Website: educatingrita.co.uk

Twitter.com/EducatingRitaUK

Facebook.com/EducatingRitaPlay

TOUR SCHEDULE

28 October – 14 November    Rose Theatre Kingston020 8174 0090

                                               rosetheatre.org

17 – 21 November                  Shrewsbury Theatre Severn                               01743 281281

                                               www.theatresevern.co.uk                                    On sale 18 September