Arabella Weir: Does my Bum Look Big in This?
19th March 2010
Comic Writer…. With three highly acclaimed international best selling novels to date Arabella appeals to the huge BRIDGET JONES DIARY market, similarly touching, but much more. “laugh put loud funny”(Observer). Her readings are very funny, inclusive, and a great girls night out, and are followed with Q &A session and an after show book signing.
Television Performer..... Arabella started as the gladioli wiper for Dame Edna Everage….. then went on to appear regularly in all of ALEXEI SAYLE’s series, HARRY ENFIELD AND CHUMS, and The LENNY HENRY SHOW….. Channel 4’s “SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT”: Presenter: The spoof cookery show POSH NOSH (with Richard E Grant) THE FAST SHOW : regular cast member creating and performing the comic roles “Different with Boys”, “Insecure Woman” , and South African make up lady “No Offence”. GRUMPY OLD WOMEN : Regular contributor. QUOTE UNQUOTE Regular panelist
T*Rextasy
20th March 2010
Voted No 1 on the BBC Battle of the Fantasy Bands. “This is the closest you are ever gonna get to the real thing” - Bill Legend, T.Rex drummer.
The Humour of Bob Newhart and Tom Lehrer
21st March 2010
Peter Gill and Andrew Meller present a fabulous, 90 minute show dedicated to the satirical humour of American comic legends Bob Newhart and Tom Lehrer’. Originating from the 1950s and 1960s, audiences will once again be rolling around with laughter as they are reminded of Newhart’s ‘Driving Instructor’, ‘Introducing Tobacco to Civilisation’ and ‘USS Codfish’; and Lehrer’s sharp witted songs ‘Poisoning Pigeons in the Park’, ‘I Got it from Agnes’ and ‘The Masochism Tango’.
Roll out the Barrel
23rd March 2010
This hugely popular and up-lifting show has been delighting audiences all over the UK with a wonderful mix of music and memories in a gloriously happy show. Terry Bradford and Sussie Arvesen take you on a joyous and unforgettable musical journey. A feast of non stop nostalgia featuring over 65 songs that you know and love. You’ll be singing all the way home.
Invictus
23rd - 24th March 2010
Certificate: 12A
Based on John Caplin’s book, Playing The Enemy, Morgan Freeman is the post apartheid President Nelson Mandela. He has a dream to unite the country once and for all by hosting the 1995 Rugby World Cup
Eurobeat
25th March 2010
Theatre 2000 Present the amateur UK perimer of Eurobeat, the glorious celebration of everything Eurovision, heralds the dawn of the interactive musical as the audience vote for their favourite song.
Voulez Vous
26th March 2010
Get ready for a jam packed night of pure nostalgia, as Voulez Vous brings the full ABBA experience to life! Voulez Vous have now been performing the world’s greatest ABBA production for over 20 years and perform almost 2 hours of non stop ABBA hits.
Hamlet
27th March 2010
The works of Shakespeare have inspired more operatic adaptations than any other writer’s. Simon Keenlyside and Natalie Dessay bring their extraordinary acting and singing skills to two of the Bard’s most unforgettable characters in this new production of Ambroise Thomas’s Hamlet.
The Story of Gilbert & Sullivan
28th March 2010
This is the story of Gilbert & Sullivan as seen through the eyes of George Grossmith, the actor who created the comic roles in the Savoy Operas. It stars TIM HURST-BROWN as Grossmith, ably assisted at the pianoforte by PETER HEWITT. Grossmith gives us an insight into both W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan and enables us to meet the Sergeant of Police, Ko-Ko, The Lord Chancellor, Major-General Stanley et al. THE STORY OF GILBERT & SULLIVAN is a light-hearted evening of stories, songs, poems and music centred on the immortal Savoy Operas. If you are a G&S fan then this occasion is a must!
Nine
29th March - 1st April 2010
Certificate: 12A
This witty and glamorous masterpiece tells the story of a famous director struggling with the plot of his new film whilst being pursued by a horde of beautiful women
Why Good Friday?
2nd - 3rd April 2010
Who Good Friday? The traditional story of Easter as you have never seen it before. A large and enthusiastic local cast offer a radical modern and thrilling presentation of events from the beginning of the world throughout time up to the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Excellent music, exuberant dance and gripping drama explain what happened in an unforgettable and powerful way. Tickets: £12.50 Concessions £10.50
Alvin and the Chipmunks - The Sqeuakuel
4th April 2010
Certificate: U
The Squeakquel brings back our favorite furry brothers, Alvin, Simon and Theodore. Because of a freak accident involving Alvin and Dave Seville, they go to live with Dave Seville's cool cousin Toby and must enroll in school just like every other kid.
Gang Show 50th Aniversary
8th - 10th April 2010
Christchurch Scout and Guide Gang Show celebrates 50 years of family entertainment. This year’s show, What Time Is It? .. It’s Gang Show Time! has a cast of over 45 young people and promises to deliver something for all the family. Be prepared to travel in time, in the search for a special party.
The Drowsy Chaperone
8th - 10th April 2010
The Tony award winner for Best Book and Best Score is an homage to American musicals of the Jazz Age. The Man in Chair, an agraphobic Broadway fanatic listens to a recording of the fictional 1928 musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone. As he listens to this rare recording he is transported into the musical and his dingy apartment becomes the Broadway stage.
Titanic - The Musical
14th - 17th April 2010
Milton Musical Society proudly present, on the anniversary week, this award winning Broadway musical. It is a joyous, breathtaking and heartbreaking show that captures the humanity of what went on during the ship’s historic voyage.
An Evening with Blowers
18th April 2010
Whenever Blowers is at the microphone, laughter is never far away. He has an irreverent approach to life, he often gets his knickers in a twist and everything he says, in the commentary box or on the stage, is often tinged with more than a humorous touch of wickedness. Of course hysterically funny stories will be the staple diet. His new show combines all these attributes as he pokes fun at every aspect of his life, mocks pomposity and pretentiousness and there is no one he laughs more at than himself. He spends a good deal of the time with egg all over his face.
A Single Man
19th - 21st April 2010
Certificate: 12A
Firth is a college professor who is still mourning the tragic loss of his lover, Jim, who died six months earlier. Lonely, and alienated, Firth resolves to end it all. The film follows Firth over a day as he sets his affairs in order and reflects on his life. Yet as he visits old friends like the witty Julianne Moore and gains solace from the respect of his students, there seems to be a glimmer of hope that there is a point to tomorrow.
The Habit of Art
22nd April 2010
THE HABIT OF ART, a new play by Alan Bennett, opens in the Lyttelton Theatre on 17 November, directed by Nicholas Hytner. The production will be designed by Bob Crowley, with lighting by Mark Henderson, music by Matthew Scott and sound by Paul Groothuis. The full cast is: Danny Burns, Martin Chamberlain, Philip Childs, Frances de la Tour, Richard Griffiths, John Heffernan, Alex Jennings, Barbara Kirby, Elliot Levey, Adrian Scarborough and Stephen Wight.
Richard Digance
23rd April 2010
Richard Digance has performed to an audience of eight in the Falklands and to half a million at Knebworth with The Beach Boys. He’s done lots in between too, that have led him to a BAFTA nomination, a Gold Award from the British Academy of Songwriters, a SONY Radio Award and nine letter words on Countdown. He has survived all trends in comedy and music and remains one of Britain’s unique entertainers performing his songs, rhymes and stories like nobody else.
In the Flesh: The Pink Floyd Show
24th April 2010
Following their successful visit in March, 2009, In the Flesh return with their superb tribute to Pink Floyd.
The Lovely Bones
26th - 28th April 2010
Certificate: 12A
Centres on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family - and her killer - from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal.
Jimmy Greaves
29th April 2010
Jimmy Greaves was probably the greatest English goal scorer of all time. He scored 357 goals in the First Division in 516 games and 44 for England in 57 appearances. Joining Jimmy will be his compere for the evening, Terry Baker. Jimmy’s famous brand of adult humour will be to the fore all evening and a special question and answer session concludes this great show. Adults only.
Armida
1st May 2010
This story of a sorceress who enthralls men in her island prison has inspired operatic settings by a multitude of composers, including Gluck, Haydn, and Dvorˇák. Renée Fleming stars in the title role of Rossini’s version, opposite no fewer than six tenors.
The Last Station
2nd - 4th May 2010
Certificate: 15
Helen Mirren and Christopher Plummer give tour de force performances in this period drama about the last years of Tolstoy’s life. More war than peace, the year is 1910 and the ailing Tolstoy and his legacy are at stake. On one side is his loyal disciple, Paul Giamatti and his followers who believe that Tolstoy’s literary works and their proceeds must be used for the benefit of the people. On the other side is Tolstoy’s feisty wife of 48 years, Helen Mirren, who is convinced that the family are being robbed of their inheritance.
Gilbert & Sullivan On Trial
6th May 2010
That popular comic opera duo, Messrs Gilbert & Sullivan, will be On Trial! The comic pair have been entertaining the public for many years with their clever witticisms and beautiful music, but must now face the consequences! Bournemouth G & S will be performing the duo’s famous piece, Trial By Jury, at the Regent.
The Sounds of Burt Bacharach
7th May 2010
It’s difficult to think of anyone who has delivered musical goods as impeccably and consistently as Burt Bacharach. This production, created by Chris Dean, offers up sunny classics that bring back memories from four decades. Bacharach’s exquisite arrangements show us why he is one of the truly great tunesmiths of the past century, with such a gold mine of music.
Psychic Evening with Keith Charles
8th May 2010
A unique evening of clairvoyance. Keith Charles is a highly gifted medium and psychic who delivers detailed proof of life after death with dignity, sincerity and sometimes a touch of humour from those who live in the spirit world. His reputation as one of the world’s best mediums was enhanced when he excelled on the Ultimate Psychic Challenge on Channel Four and Sky Living TV.
Kings of Harmony
9th May 2010
The immensely successful 1980's EMI chart band "The Jets" consists of three brothers, Bob, Ray and Tony Cotton. From 1978 to the present day they have thrilled audiences around the globe. With numerous hit singles, nine hit records listed in the Guinness book of world records and eleven albums to their list of credit "The Jets" have created a two hour professionally choreographed and directed musical which pays tribute to the legends of the 60's.
We'll Meet Again
11th May 2010
A welcome return from this lively and humorous ensemble, who have wowed audiences over the last couple of years here with their mix of songs and humour from the 40's.
Pageant - The Musical Comedy Beauty Contest
13th - 15th May 2010
You've never seen a beauty pageant like this one! "Pageant’ pits six beauty queens (all played by men) against each other in an extravaganza of evening gowns, bathing suits, and not-to-be-missed talent. While "Les Girls" swirl around the charming host in the funniest beauty contest ever seen, judges selected from the audience decide who will be crowned Miss Glamouresse.
An Evening with Gervase Phinn
14th May 2010
An Evening with Gervase Phinn” will have you in stitches, as he shares his hilarious tales of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. Dubbed “the James Herriot of schools” this best selling author, Radio and TV personality is not to be missed! One of Britain’s most popular writers and performers, Gervase is best known for his five autobiographical novels: “The Other Side of the Dale”, “Over Hill and Dale”, “Head Over Heels in the Dales” and “Up and Down in the Dales”, The Heart of the Dales’.With his keen ear for the absurd and sharp eye for the ludicrous, Gervase Phinn has delighted audiences all over the UK with stories of his experiences as a school inspector. Gervase embarks on his 9th national tour that takes in over 40 nights. His shows have received rave reviews all across the country.
Beat on the Street
16th May 2010
An uplifiting, upbeat, energetic performance full of street dance and musical theatre.
Les Liaison Dangereuses
18th - 19th May 2010
Christopher Hampton’s stylish 1980’s adaptation of the eighteenth century French novel of the same name by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. A sparkling period ‘tragedy of manners’, the play features sexual intrigue, manipulation and power games, lust and debauchery, in the decadent upper crust of eighteenth century French society.
An Evening with Pam Ayres
21st May 2010
Pam Ayres brings her current show back to the Regent Centre thirty-five years after she first appeared on the “Britain’s Got Talent” TV show of its day, “Opportunity Knocks”.
Tribute to Dire Straits
22nd May 2010
Remember Sultans of Swing, Romeo and Juliet and Money for Nothing, the definitive rock anthems of the 80s by one of the greatest guitar bands ever, Dire Straits? Now you can enjoy again all your favourite Mark Knopfler songs passionately recreated by the UK’s most musically authentic tribute, Dire Straits.
LDN Wrestling
23rd May 2010
The colourful, charismatic superstars of the ring are coming for an afternoon of entertainment featuring the top stars of LDN Wresting! Expect to see all the top names and champions such as British Heavyweight Champion “The Don” Jon Ritchie, “The Queen’s Favourite” David Deville and the British TV Champion “Dangerous” Danny Garnell and more!
Paul Jones & Digby Fairweather: Rockin in Rhythm
28th May 2010
Paul began his career with Manfred Mann in 1963 and scored a string of hits starting with 5-4-3-2-1, followed by Doo Wah Diddy, Pretty Flamingo and many other 60s pop classics . For the last 20 years he has been the front man of The Blues Band as well as being a regular radio presenter and actor. He is one of the country's leading authorities on the blues and also plays a mean blues harmonica. Paul will be presenting an evening of jazz and blues with the band he inherited from the late great George Melly - Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen.
The Cavern Beatles
29th May 2010
Forty years on and the music of The Beatles remains as fresh and uplifting as it was back in the Swinging Sixties. The classic songs that have now inspired and influenced generations are performed with passion and reverence by The Cavern Beatles. Drawing on an extensive repertoire of hits and album tracks, the band perform totally live and produce a fully authentic representation of the music with careful attention to detail.
Jaleo – Flamenco
30th May 2010
Fusing the essential elements of flamenco with their own inimitable and charismatic brand of Spanish passion and emotion, Jaleo unleash the raw energy and sensuous rhythms inherent within flamenco. A potent cocktail of explosive footwork, haunting singing, virtuoso guitar playing and percussive handclapping from Southern Spain with some of flamenco’s finest award winning artists.
It’s Showtime - Studio
5th June 2010
Yesterday’s teens sing yesterday’s hits in this top tapping show of No 1 hits you loved to sing, big songs from ABBA, Elvis, Al Jolson, Jim Reeves and a trilogy of songs from the James Bond films, with plenty more hits from the 50s – 70s, and a bumper crop of jokes to giggle over.
An Audience with Britt Ekland
6th June 2010
Icon, movie star, as famous for her love life as her films... But who is she really? In a candid and disarming show, the legendary beauty tells about her life - her childhood in Sweden, her big breaks, her doomed marriage to the comic superstar actor, Peter Sellers, her subsequent relationships with Rod Stewart, George Hamilton and Lou Adler, and her second marriage to Slim Jim Phantom of the Stray Cats.But there's so much more to Britt than that. She is also the devoted mother of three children, and, having watched her beloved mother's tragic disintegration, the patron of the Alzheimer's Society. Still fabulous, she is not afraid of getting older, and her attitude to the process of aging should be an inspiration to all women of a certain age.
Boomtown Rats and China Crisis
12th June 2010
“I don’t like Mondays”. Who does? It’s still the weekend and this concert stars two of the biggest chart toppers from the sensational 70s and the exciting 80s.
Seussical The Musical
17th - 19th June 2010
Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Once On This Island) have lovingly brought to life all of our favourite Dr Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. “Oh, the Thinks You Can Think” captures the show’s spirit of imagination, as the colourful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
Tony Jacobs & Co: Swing, Jazz & Cabaret
20th June 2010
We are very pleased to present one of the UK's foremost singer/ entertainers and his wonderful musicians in a new show which celebrates some of the greatest music of all time. From Irving Berlin and Cole Porter to Flanders and Swan; Tin Pan Alley to Broadway and the Hollywood Musical, this wonderful show has it all - including tributes to musicians and singers such as Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby, Peggy lee, Fred Astaire and many others.
Salena Jones - the beautiful voice of swing
24th June 2010
A swinging concert from an acclaimed singer. Salena will be accompanied by the marvellous Geoff Eales Quartet. Salena Jones has performed on every continent and recorded nearly forty solo albums to date. Salena has worked with many legends including Louis Armstrong, Sarah Vaughan, Hank Jones, Lionel Hampton, Antonio Jobim, Tom Jones and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Whether singing jazz standards, blues or contemporary songs, critics acclaim Salena’s natural swing and her interpretations of stylish songs.
Pocket Opera - Studio Theatre
25th June 2010
A romantic and melodic evening of music,with selections from Kismet,Die Fledermaus, The Merry Widow,and Phanthom of the Opera to name but a few.
The Funky Little Choir
26th June 2010
The Funky Little Choir Company was formed in January 2007 and provides a fresh and exciting repertoire, which ranges from The Beatles and Stevie Wonder to Radiohead and Snow Patrol. Its contemporary style means all singers, whether beginners or professionals, can enjoy their passion for singing. Previous concerts by the Choir have included festivals, weddings and private functions.
The Drifters
16th July 2010
As one of the biggest selling and longest serving bands of all time, The Drifters have sold to date over 214 million singles and 114 million albums across the world. The line up of The Drifters has undergone many changes with more than 60 different singers, including icons such as Clyde McPhatter, Ben E King, Rudy Lewis and Johnny Moore. This UK tour in 2010 features many of the biggest hits in particular from the Bell Arista era of the group’s success presented through a high energy ‘Disco Fantasia’ performance, along with some lesser known, and previously unreleased, tracks recorded during this era.
Mack and Mabel
28th - 31st July 2010
Highcliffe Charity Players return after their incredibly sucessful pantomime with the delightful musical Mack and Mabel. The tumultuous relationship between Hollywood director Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand, who became one of his biggest stars comes to life on stage. In a series of flashbacks, Mack relates the glory days of Keystone Studios from 1911, when he discovered Mabel and cast her in dozens of his early "two-reelers", through his invention of The Bathing Beauties and the Keystone Cops
Dolly, The Show
1st August 2010
Dolly Parton is a legend. An award winning singer, composer, musician, actress and author, in this show we celebrate the music that made her the world icon she is today, as the 2010 tour kicks up the dust and takes you on a musical journey through Dolly’s early days to her arena concerts of today.
Blood Brothers: The Play
29th September - 1st October 2010
Fast moving and perceptive,entertaining and thoughtprovoking,funny yet ultimatelytragic, it tells the tale of twinbrothers who are born into a largeworking-class family and whathappens when their mother decidesto have one of them adopted. BloodBrothers looks at the differencesand conflicts of their upbringings,their relationships with each otherand with their real and adoptedmothers.Tickets £10.00, Concessions £9.00
Metamorphosis (Studio Theatre)
19th - 21st November 2010
Inspired by Franz Kafka's renowned story - the parable of Gregor Saamsa, a humble, industrious man, who, upon waking one norning, finds himself transformed into a gigantic beetle-like insect. Hisd metamorphosis is physical and psychological, and through his harrowing and absurdly comic journey Gregor comes to represent the quintesential outsider and alien. Tickets £10, £9.00 concessions.
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