LISTEN AND LEARN AT RICHMOND THEATRE!
For One Night Only…
Amongst the mix of comedy, musicals and murder mysteries coming to Richmond Theatre this year, we are overjoyed to welcome a unique and exciting array of one-night, informative and inspirational evenings. As we approach our 125th birthday celebrations this September, audiences can immerse themselves in an enriching exploration of history, politics, the world of sport, the works of Shakespeare, and the lives of our beloved stars.
Kicking off with AN EVENING WITH CELIA IMRIE (5 Jul), the theatre welcomes Oliver Award-winning actress, Celia Imrie (Bridget Jones, Absolutely Fabulous Calendar Girls), as she takes us on a journey through her illustrious career and captivating new novel, Meet Me at Rainbow Corner. Celia will be joined by the book’s researcher Fidelis Morgan as they explore the books inspiration – the resilience and camaraderie of women during the Second World War. With an opportunity to ask questions, audience won’t want to miss the chance to find out more about Celia Imrie’s incredible career. Still interested in keeping with the theme of Britain’s treasured stars, Robert Lindsay (Citizen Smith, Me and My Girl, Anything Goes), the legendary BAFTA, Laurence Olivier, and Tony award-winning actor will delve behind the scenes as he discusses stories from his extensive career in AN AUDIENCE WITH ROBERT LINDSAY (6 Oct).
For audiences with a soft spot for Shakespeare, Dame Harriet Walter (Succession, Killing Eve, Ted Lasso), one of Britain’s most esteemed Shakespearean actors brings us HARRIET WALTER & FRIENDS: SHAKESPEARE WOMEN SPEAK! (27 Oct). Harriet re-imagines what some of Shakespeare’s women might have been thinking and lets them speak their minds. With new speeches for thirty Shakespearean women, expect a uniquely empowering evening as Shakespeare’s women demand centre stage!
For the history enthusiasts, William Dalrymple, historian and co-host of the chart-topping podcast Empire, brings us HOW ANCIENT INDIA TRANSFORMED THE WORLD (4 Sep), delving into the rarely told story of India’s role as a cultural and scientific superpower of the ancient world. When William’s knowledge on the world leaves audiences with a tingle to learn more, we welcome renowned British journalist, bestselling author, political insider and presenter of the chart-topping podcast The News Agents, Jon Sopel with IN CONVERSATION WITH JON SOPEL (Sep 22). Jon will offer a personal exploration of the changes that have reshaped his homeland, and what it now means to be British in a post-Brexit Britain.
For the sport enthusiasts, to cure the post cricket season blues, Richmond welcomes one of England’s greatest cricketers, Stuart Broad, in AN EVENING WITH STUART BROAD (Nov 3) one year on after taking his final wicket. He’ll reflect on the highs and lows of his sensational 17-year career as well as the new challenges he faces beyond the boundary rope.