What's On

Leave your troubles Far Far Away and watch Shrek the Musical when the crowd-pleasing Shrek-tacular musical returns to Derngate Theatre, Northampton from 23 April 2024. 

 

The official Dreamworks production with a Shrek-tacular principal cast lineup including Antony Lawrence (Shrek), Joanne Clifton (Princess Fiona), James Gillan (Lord Farquaad), Brandon Lee Sears (Donkey) and rising star Cherece Richards (Once On This Island, Regent's Park Theatre) who is making her debut in a principal role as the Dragon.

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Read an interview with Joanne and Anthony here. 

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Read an interview with James Gillan here. 

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Then join the adventure as Shrek and Donkey endeavour to complete their quest of defeating the dragon and saving Princess Fiona. Featuring fabulous songs including ‘I'm A Believer’, ‘Big Bright Beautiful World’ and ‘I Know It's Today’. Shrek the Musical has cemented itself as the “musical extravaganza for big kids and little kids alike”.

 

Book your tickets now - Derngate Theatre, Northampton. 

Aladdin flies into Milton Keynes Theatre this April. Make three wishes and they are granted. Here are three interviews with the cast. 

Gavin Adams who plays Aladdin, Desmonda Cathabel who plays Princess Jasmine and the Genie himself played by Yeukayi Ushe. 

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This spectacular show is one not to be missed! 

Steal a ticket... (or you could just buy one!)

Based on the classic Hasbro boardgame, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, Cluedo 2 comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 16 – Sat 20 Apr.

 

Following the huge success of the critically acclaimed original play, Cluedo is back on stage with a brand new, original comedy mystery, set in the swinging 60’s. Cluedo 2 stars Ellie Leach and Jason Durr, and is written by BAFTA Award winners Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran.

 

Everyone loves a whodunnit - Get yourself a ticket today. ​

Award winning comedy actress and EastEnder's star Nina Wadia makes her Musical Theatre debut, joined on stage by special guest and 80s pop icon, Sinitta — performing her smash hit, So Macho!

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Celebrating 40 years of the iconic and chart-topping compilations brand NOW That's What I Call Music, which has sold an estimated 200 million copies worldwide. This fun-filled evening is bursting with hits from Whitney Houston, Wham! Blondie, Tears For Fears, Spandau Ballet and so many more.

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Written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans, and directed and choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing legend Craig Revel Norwood, this heart-warming and funny story takes us on an uplifting journey down memory lane.

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It's Birmingham, 1989. Two school friends, Gemma and April, are busy with very important business - planning their lives based on Number One Magazine quizzes and dreaming of snogging Rick Astley.

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Cut to Birmingham 2009 and it's the most dreaded event of their lives— the school reunion. Drama, old flames and receding hairlines come together as friends reunite and everything from the past starts to slot into place. The biggest question is: what was with all that hairspray?

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So dust off your spandex, get your crimper out and press play and record at the same time. An unbeatable soundtrack,

show stopping choreography and an original story. Go back to the 80's and get your ticket here. 

Following the death of a much-loved husband, a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women's Institute are prompted to do an extraordinary thing and set about creating a nude calendar to raise money for charity. 

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But upturning preconceptions is a dangerous business and none of the women are prepared for the emotional and personal ramifications they will face as the fabulous and funny calendar brings each woman unexpectedly into flower.  

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The story of the Calendar Girls launched a global phenomenon: a million copycat calendars, a record-breaking movie, stage play and now a musical written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth which coined the term "craughing" - the act of crying and laughing at the same time! 

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With unforgettable songs, every performance continues to add to the millions already raised for Blood Cancer UK and prove that there is no such thing as an ordinary woman. 

 

Calendar Girls the Musical brings together a stunning cast of music, stage, and television stars.  Laurie Brett (EastEnders), Liz Carney ((The Full Monty, The Mousetrap), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans, Blood Brothers), Lyn Paul (The NewSeekers, Blood Brothers), Helen Pearson (Hollyoaks), Samantha Seager (Coronation Street) and Honeysuckle Weeks (Foyle’s War) star as the ladies, who turn preconceptions upside down, but are they prepared or the emotional and personal ramifications they will face as they each come in to bloom?

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This feel-good musical comes to  Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury from 19 March 2024. Tickets here

Join Shrek and his trusty sidekick Donkey as they set out on a quest to defeat the fearsome dragon and rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona. With a heart-warming story and a cast of unforgettable characters, this musical extravaganza is a journey you won't want to miss.

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Get ready to leave your troubles Far Far Away and embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with laughter, love, and ogre-sized fun.

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The show is set to a toe-tapping soundtrack featuring fabulous songs like 'I'm A Believer', 'Big Bright Beautiful World' and 'I Know It's Today'. These tunes will have you humming all the way home. It's the perfect night out for the whole family, offering an award-winning show that promises a musical spectacular for big kids and little kids alike.

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Book your tickets today and get ready for an unforgettable journey with Shrek and his friends – because in this kingdom, everyone is a part of the adventure!

At Derngate Theatre, Northampton from 23 April. If you're a believer get your tickets now!

Experience the magic of Aladdin come to life at Milton Keynes Theatre from 24 April! Aladdin the Musical offers dazzling performances, breathtaking sets, and timeless songs.

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One lamp, three wishes and infinite possibilities… Disney's Aladdin features iconic music by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice. This exuberant production is filled with unforgettable magic, comedy and breath-taking spectacle, making it a perfect show for all.

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Disney's Aladdin songs include classic favourites like One Jump Ahead and Friend Like Me, as well as a few new songs for the stage, which all come together to tell this truly magical tale.

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Get ready to enter A Whole New World when you book your Disney's Aladdin UK tour tickets!

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Disney's Aladdin is recommended for a general audience. We recommend the production for ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted into the theatre.

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Steal a ticket here. 

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Direct from its London run, the must-see comedy of 2023 hits the road this Spring!

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Join George, Amy and Michael for the premiere of their brand-new version of THE TIME MACHINE.

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H G Wells’ comic deadly serious masterpiece will never be the same again as this hapless highly skilled group of actors embark on a journey of a lifetime!

Will George persuade the others to stick to the script he’s worked so hard on? Will Michael be able to explain time travel without the help of excessive props? Will Amy get to sing her Cher tribute?

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And ultimately… will they be able to defeat the space time paradox – or at least get through the second half?

All to be revealed…….*

Tickets here. 

The Wizard Of Oz Comes directly to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 16 July 2024!

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Strictly Come Dancing’s longest-standing judge, Craig Revel Horwood, will play The Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, the new musical, based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum, touring the UK and Ireland throughout 2024.

 

Join Dorothy, Toto and friends on an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road to the merry old land of Oz. Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film, including Over the Rainbow, Follow the Yellow Brick Road and We're Off to See the Wizard - with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice - this spectacular production will be a truly magical experience for all the family.

 

Craig Revel Horwood says: “I am super excited about taking on the iconic role of The Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz. She’s mean, green and wants those shoes! Aquaphobic and fab-u-lous…here I come!”

This show will be a sell-out. Buy your tickets now. 

The world’s best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before.

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After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more?

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With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’, Hopelessly Devoted to You and You’re the One That I Want, this thrilling new version is brought to life by a fresh young cast who bring energy, vitality and passion to this ultimate musical classic.

So round-up your Burger Palace Boys, pick up your Pink Ladies and re-discover why Grease really is the one that you want this term!

 Get your tickets here. You know its the one that you want!

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