Me & Orson Welles
8th - 9th February 2010
Certificate: 12A
In a whirlwind week in 1937 in New York City, a young aspiring actor named Richard is thrown into the middle of Orson Welles Mercury Theatre Company on the eve of the opening of Welles historic staging of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. During this week he will find romance with a worldly older woman, becomes immersed in a creative experience few are afforded and learn the downside of crossing the imperious, brilliant Welles. Richard is about to grow up fast.
Bouncers - Arena Theatre
11th - 12th February 2010
Bursting with imagination and wit and presented by just five actors, Bouncers is an outrageous and hilarious parody of the disco scene in the 1980's. The four brutish bouncers of the title plus one, portray over 20 characters as we are invited for a night out on the town. We see them as giggly girls and lads on the make preparing for the big night out as we follow their progress to the disco floor. Not suitable for young children as contains language that some may find offensive
Errol Kennedy's Imagination
13th February 2010
Errol Kennedy was one of the three original members of the 80s soul/funk band, Imagination. Their first hit single, Body Talk, spent 18 weeks in the UK charts. It was quickly followed by two more chart toppers, In and Out of Love and Flashback. Their Body Talk album went platinum and their next single, Just An Illusion, reached No. 2 in the chart. During the 1980s they performed before Princess Diana at The Albert Hall and for Princess Grace in Monaco. Though the band split in 1987 Errol Kennedy continued to tour with Odyssey, Shalamar and Rose Royce. Now his own band will perform all those Imagination hits and the music from other classic soul/funk stars
Summer of Love - New Amen Corner
14th February 2010
The ultimate Psychedelic 60’s show Turn on; Tune In (A musical trip that changed the world)The Summer of Love show is full of some of the world’s greatest pop songs ever written and will surely take you back to those kaleidoscope days of the psychedelic 60’s.
You'll find something for everyone here - from grand opera to wrestling, and from musical theatre shows to top films.
NEW IMPROVED ONLINE BOOKING NOW AVAILABLE - CHOOSE YOUR OWN SEATS There is still no charge for booking by phone or online.
You'll discover 500+ events each year, rotating art exhibitions, friendly coffee bar (now with speciality coffees), a licensed bar for events, and activities in the Studio.
Our enthusiastic and customer friendly volunteers and staff will make sure you get a regal welcome at the Regent.
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Crucial Crucible at the Regent
Few would argue with the view that The Crucible is one of the most important plays of the twentieth century. Searingly powerful, full of emotional intensity, and devastatingly well structured, the play also brings to mind one of the most extraordinary periods in USA history, when the near hysterical McCarthy communist 'witch hunts' gave the lie to America's proud tradition of freedom. The parallel Arthur Miller uses is the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts, in which people with any minor grudge could whistle-blow witches, and for 24 people, death was the result, 20 of them having been executed.
Regent Rep is proud to stage the play, featuring outstanding local talent, both on stage and behind the scenes, from 23rd-26th February, and tickets are on sale now. Performances are at 7.30, but on Wednesday 24th there is a special matinee at 2.00 pm, targeted at local schools - this is a real opportunity for young people in the Dorset area to experience something which will ignite or sustain their enthusiasm for theatre for years to come, as well as helping with their exams!
There are still some opportunities for you to make your mark at the Regent. We're offering a one-off opportunity for you to sponsor a seat, or dedicate it to the memory of a loved one.
