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  • 29 January 2024 THE ADVENTURES OF DOCTOR DOLITTLE

    Doctor Dolittle leads a simple life as the village doctor in sleepy Puddleby-On-The-Marsh. He often undercharges his patients, or even treats them for free, so he is terribly poor. But one day, with the help of his wise old parrot Polynesia, he makes an extraordinary discovery: that he can talk to animals.As news of his talent as an animal doctor spreads, animals across the world send messages asking for his help. So he borrows a leaky old ship and embarks on a thrilling quest to cure illness, spread kindness, and better understand animals everywhere. He is joined on his adventures by a loyal animal crew: Jip (a dog), Chee-Chee (a monkey), Dab Dab (a duck), and Gub Gub (an ever-hungry, cake-loving pig) –who together may even help him fix his money problems once and for all!Hugh Lofting’s timeless classic celebrates the power of empathy and inspires audiences young and old to see the world through the eyes of animals. This funny, exciting new family musical is performed with flair and wit by Illyria in the great outdoors.Customer information– The gates will open from 1pm (an hour before the performance start time) so you can get settled and enjoy our gardens before the performance starts.– Please bring something to sit on – either a picnic rug or low-backed chairs.– You are most welcome to bring a picnic but we would prefer it if you didn’t bring glass on to the site.– Our bar will be open from 1pm serving a range…

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  • 29 January 2024 GILBERT AND SULLIVAN’S THE GONDOLIERS

    Set in picturesque Venice, this light-hearted operetta will whisk you away to a world of blissful romance, barbed satire and comedic chaos. Two charming gondoliers, Marco and Giuseppe, suddenly find themselves elevated to the status of royalty. Each tasked with choosing their Queen from a bevy of beautiful women, hilarity ensues when the rightful Queen arrives demanding to know which of the men is her husband. As the plot thickens and the absurdity reaches its peak, love triumphs, and the gondoliers discover that happiness lies not in noble titles but in the simplicity of true love.The witty lyrics of Gilbert and catchy melodies of Sullivan are expertly brought to life by Illyria, who have been captivating audiences all over the world for more than thirty years. Performed in the great outdoors, The Gondoliers promises an enchanting evening of laughter, music, and will leave you with a song in your heart. Featuring impeccable comedic timing and exuberant performances this is one Illyria production not to be missed.Customer information– The gates will open from 6pm (an hour before the performance start time) so you can get settled and enjoy our gardens before the performance starts.– Please bring something to sit on – either a picnic rug or low-backed chairs.– You are most welcome to bring a picnic but we would prefer it if you didn’t bring glass on to the site.– Our bar will be open from 6pm serving a range of alcoholic and soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks.– Toilets will…

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  • 26 January 2024 COUNTRY ROADS

    Brand-new for 2024, from hit producers Entertainers… This is the Lost in Music of Country! Join us for a very special evening, celebrating country superstar royalty.Enjoy the very biggest country songs of all time; 9 to 5, The Gambler, Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, King of the Road, Crazy, Rhinestone Cowboy, Jolene, Dance the Night Away, Walkin’ after Midnight and many, many more.The stars of our hit show Islands in the Steam return in this brand-new production that’s now bigger bigger than ever! It’s a night like no other – join us for a celebration, live on stage, of the music of a generation… In one night of country classics.This is Country Roads!…

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  • 26 January 2024 RE-TAKE THAT

    Re-Take That is the ultimate Take That party night, bringing the world’s biggest boy band’s greatest hits to life – live on stage.The stars are coming out tonight, and lighting up the sky tonight for you as, for one night only, the boys are Back for Good!All of Take That’s million sellers plus Robbie Williams’ massive solo hits feature – including Greatest Day, Let Me Go, Shine, Never Forget, Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ, Love My Life, Angels and more.Created by Take That fans, for Take That fans – a lot of love and affection has been invested in musicianship, costumes, dance routines, stage craft and production values to provide audiences with the greatest day of our lives.Keeping you up all night, it’s time to Relight Your Fire and let Re-Take That entertain you in style. Don’t miss out on watching the world come alive tonight – it’s time to move your body now – and book your seats for the Greatest Day Of Our Lives… “Just like watching my mates on stage, brilliant! The attention to detail is amazing.” Take That’s Jason Orange“The best Take That tribute act you’ll ever see, they’ve got talent.” Declan Donnelly (Ant and Dec)“It’s great to see how much care and attention these guys have put into recreating the live Take That experience.” Take That lead guitarist Milton McDonald…

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  • 23 January 2024 NISH KUMAR

    In this election year – with the country in turmoil – there’s only one comedian who can kill the mood even further…Nish Kumar – one of The Guardian and The Telegraph’s 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century – is back on tour with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show, Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe.Expect jokes about climate collapse, income inequality and the emotional sensation of being a British Indian man who isn’t going to vote for a British Indian Prime Minister. It’s 80 minutes of sweet, sweet vibe killing, plus support act and interval.As seen and heard on The Mash Report, Taskmaster, Pod Save the UK, Live at the Apollo, Hold the Front Page and your favourite tabloid newspaper.“The smartest, and often the silliest, political comic we’ve got.” **** The Guardian“Kumar is a commanding, self-knowing storyteller who threads big jokes through even the knottiest moments… roaringly funny.” **** The Times…

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  • 22 January 2024 SOUNDS OF THE 60s LIVE – HOSTED BY TONY BLACKBURN OBE

    A string of extra shows have been added to the incredibly popular Sound Of The 60s Live tour, hosted by BBC Radio 2’s Tony Blackburn OBE.Every week, listeners across the UK tune into BBC Radio 2 to hear the legendary Tony Blackburn play the greatest songs of the 60s. Now, the legendary DJ will be taking his Sounds Of The 60s show on the road, for a UK tour celebrating the music of this much-loved decade.Featuring stories and songs from perhaps the most iconic 10 years in music, fashion and popular culture, the Sounds Of The 60s tour will bring to life memories of the era.The Sounds Of The 60s All-Star Band and singers will perform classic hits from the likes of Diana Ross and The Supremes, The Everly Brothers, Elvis, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, The Drifters, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and many more.With this year marking the 60th anniversary of his first broadcast on pirate radio station Radio Caroline South in 1964, Tony Blackburn is remembered as a defining voice of the 1960s. His incredible career has seen him present on BBC Radio 1, Top of the Pops, and since 2017 he has presented Sounds of the 60s on Radio 2, a hugely popular show on BBC Radio.A champion in particular of soul music throughout the 60s, Tony has been recognised with 37 awards to his name including two Gold Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Radio, becoming the first person in history to receive two…

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  • 19 December 2023 STEP INTO CHRISTMAS

    Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year. This festive feel-good concert show brings the magic of the festive season to life, with all of the songs that you know and love.

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  • 18 December 2023 LONDON SYMPHONIC ROCK ORCHESTRA

    Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way.A collective of 12 classically trained artists brought together by their love of rock music and immense talent, the LSRO formed in 2018 and have been wowing audiences ever since. LSRO have collaborated and performed with many artists including the Trevor Horn Band and Queen Machine and have played more than 200 shows to over 400,000 fans!Dressed as an army of rock warriors, LSRO perform whilst immersed in a candlelit fantasy forest. The atmosphere is electric, the musicians are mesmerising and the supersonic, 100% live, wall of sound they create leaves the audience instantly captivated.Expect reimagined classic hits from: AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Motörhead, Foo Fighters, Rage Against The Machine, System of a Down and many more.

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  • 15 December 2023 FERN BRADY

    Scotland’s queen of comedy Fern Brady (Taskmaster, Live At The Apollo, Roast Battle, Russell Howard, The Last Leg) is back on tour with a brand new show. What happens when you get everything you want and it’s not enough? This is a great show to come and see if you are a fan of the Scottish comedian Fern Brady. Fern is the author of Sunday Times best selling memoir Strong Female Character whose previous show Power and Chaos was broadcast on BBC1.

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  • 15 December 2023 SNOW WHITE

    Friday 13 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025Mirror, Mirror on the wall, what’s the fairest panto of them all? Snow White, of course!De Montfort Hall and Imagine Theatre are proud to present our 2024 Christmas Pantomime – Snow White!When the Wicked Queen’s magic mirror declares that Snow White is the fairest in the land, the Wicked Queen is overcome with jealousy. Will Snow White defeat the Queen, meet a dashing prince, and will love prevail?You can expect a wickedly good time in our traditional show, perfect for all, with panto jokes, hit songs, incredible dancing, and plenty of festive joy.Relaxed Performance on Friday 27 December 2024 1pmBritish Sign Language [BSL] Performance on Friday 27 December 2024 5pmJunior Ensemble AuditionsThese will be held on Sunday 30 June 2024. Further information on requirements and how to apply will be available shortly.

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