Theatre & Music At the theatre
A handpicked selection of entertainment from around the country
Rapunzel From the same team behind last year’s sell-out Easter tour of The Wizard of Oz, Enchanted Entertainment presents another family friendly, action-packed and hilarious Easter pantomime about the girl with the magical, golden hair. Come and join Rapunzel and her Prince in this wonderful, all new, professional production of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy-tale starring a host of famous TV stars, a full supporting cast and an amazing live band! Packed with great songs, amazing dance routines and
plenty of laughter for all the family. Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, Friday April 12 – 13.
Suggs: My Life Story in Words and Music The death of Suggs' beloved cat on his 50th birthday triggers a quest to discover what happened to the father he never knew. Stunned by what he learns, Suggs is taken back to his childhood on the streets of 1970s Soho and his first appearance on Top Of The Pops at the age of 18. Is it a play? Is it stand-up comedy? Is it music hall?
With musical accompaniment from Deano, his loyal manservant-cum-pianist. Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, Tuesday April 23.
Willington Players Present: Death in High Heels
Willington Players Present: Death in High Heels, a deliciously funny and intriguing adaptation of one of Christianna Brand's Inspector Charlesworth mysteries. It is a big day at Christophe et Cie, a small couture house off Regent Street. Mr Bevan will announce which of his staff he is sending to France to be general manager of a new branch in Deauville. Will it be the talented and elegant Miss Doon or the loyal and long-serving Miss Gregory? Cue foul play, drama, lies, secrets and murder. Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone, Tuesday April 23 – 27 (charity nights: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).
Celtic Dream A sensational Irish music and dance spectacular embodying the true spirit of Ireland, Celtic Dream is a breathtaking myriad of brilliant dance, phenomenal vocals and glittering costumes. Featuring a truly international cast of the finest dancers
and vocalists from around the world, Celtic Dream will enchant and take audiences on an uplifting journey of song and dance against a backdrop of highly infectious, powerful and spirit invoking music. Heartwarming performances feature alongside
astoundingly choreographed dance routines – and there most definitely will be more than a fair share of the old Irish Craic. Celtic Dream is the perfect blend of modern and traditional Irish music and song. Theatre Royal Margate, Saturday April 27
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Gerry And The Pacemakers
The Charleston Chasers THE Charleston Chasers is a ten piece group currently performing hot vintage popular music. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the group tours the UK with renditions of hit music from the art deco era and sound as fresh as ever with new arrangements and unforgettable songs from the golden age of musical creativity. These superb musicians and vocalists are breathing new life into the well known classics from the 1920s and 1930s, as heard on the smash hit ITV series Downton Abbey, Boardwalk Empire and the new Dancing on the Edge on BBC 2. Granville Theatre, Ramsgate, Saturday May 4
Gerry And The Pacemakers: Gerry Cross The Mersey
Topping the British and American charts for much of the 1960s with hits such as How Do You Do It, I Like It and You’ll Never Walk Alone, join in this musical journey through the life and times of one of the greatest 1960s icons Gerry Marsden. This is a rollercoaster ride of music, fun and nostalgia.
The Gulbenkian, University of Kent, Canterbury, Sunday May 5
City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Richard Wagner, who is represented by the heroic Overture to Tannhauser and the exhilarating Prelude to Act 3 of Lohengrin. Ruth Rogers will play Mendelssohn's highly attractive Violin
Concerto. Beethoven's iconic 5th Symphony will act as a fitting finale. Central Theatre, Chatham, Saturday May 11
We’ll Meet Again Farewell Tour Record-breaking rousing wartime cavalcade We'll Meet Again returns to The Orchard for a fabulous Monday matinee. Recreating the spirit of wartime in a nostalgic afternoon of entertainment which recollects the music and memories of a bygone era. Orchard Theatre, Dartford, Monday May 13
Aida To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Kentish Opera is mounting a spectacular production of Aida, one of Verdi's most popular operas. A favourite with audiences around the world, Aida's appeal lies in its impassioned arias, surging choruses, magnificent Grand March and exhilarating orchestral music, which show Verdi at the peak of his powers. Join us in this world of eternal love, set against the
backdrop of ancient Egypt. It is traditionally staged and sung in English with international soloists from the Royal Opera House, English National Opera and Glyndebourne, together with professional orchestra and Kentish Opera's acclaimed chorus. Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks, Wednesday May 15 – 18
Photos courtesy of Paul Coltas
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