Welcome to RICHMOND THEATRE
Where has the time gone? We are halfway through a cracking year already and are looking forward to the outstanding talent that will be visiting our theatre from September onwards. Prepare to be dazzled and delighted by the variety of shows we have on offer for your enjoyment in the coming months.
2024 marks a momentous year for Richmond Theatre as we celebrate 125 years! As you can see from our front cover, we have a rich history of amazing stars treading the boards, and we’ll be sharing more about it in our dedicated History editorial, which can be found on page 11.
On the lookout for famous faces? We have one-night events with Robert Lindsay, Harriet Walter, comedian Ed Byrne, and Felicity Kendal stars in the charming play Filumena. Experience classic drama with Birdsong, 1984 and The History Boys, exciting musicals with Here You Come Again – The New Dolly Parton Musical and Heathers the Musical. And for the whole family we have our spellbinding pantomime Beauty and the Beast starring Maureen Lipman. There’s something for everyone!
As the seasons change, why not head up to our newly themed Chandon Garden Spritz Terrace outside, in partnership with Moët, for a cold drink and a nibble before the show. Don’t forget you can make your visit extra special by upgrading to the Ambassador Lounge and adding some impressive packages too!
On behalf of everyone here at Richmond Theatre, we are incredibly grateful for your continued support and enjoyment of our beautiful building. Here’s to another wonderful season of live entertainment.
Allie Long, Theatre Director
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Watch your favourite shows from £13 with Price Promise. Keep an eye out for our logo above in the brochure and book online. You can book up to four Price Promise tickets per show, making it the perfect way to enjoy the magic of live theatre with friends or family. There’s a limited number of Price Promise tickets available per performance, so be quick!
Local Heroes
25% off tickets. Keep an eye out for our logo above on selected shows.
To honour our Local Heroes, we are offering teachers, social care workers, prison officers, armed forces, ‘blue light’ professionals and Max Card holders 25% off the ticket price of a wide variety of shows. Visit atgtix.co/LocalHeroes for a full list of shows and offers.
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Theatre for all
Here at Richmond Theatre we are proud to open our doors to everybody and make theatre accessible to all. Look out for these symbols throughout this brochure:
Audio Described BSL Interpreted Captioned Dementia Friendly Relaxed Touch Tour
Access Membership Scheme
Did you know, that for every performance (not just assisted performances), we have dedicated members of staff on hand to ensure any patrons with access requirements have everything they need?
Join our Access Membership Scheme – call 0333 009 5399* (Open 7 days a week 9am –8pm. Closed Christmas day, bank holidays may vary) or sign up via our online form at atgtickets.com/access. Registration is free, really easy and will ensure that our dedicated staff get you the right seats and performances, every time you book! For further information please visit atgtickets.com/richmond
*Calls to 02 & 03 numbers are charged at standard geographic rate and included in any call plan minutes.
We are delighted to welcome you to our venue, where we want everyone to enjoy the show. Please show consideration to your fellow audience members, who have come to enjoy the performances on-stage. You can help by ensuring the professionals on-stage are the only people entertaining us with their performances, and being kind to our dedicated staff, who are here to keep everyone safe. Anti-social behaviour towards our staff or other customers will not be tolerated.
RICHMOND THEATRE OPEN DAY
To celebrate our momentous 125th birthday in September, we are delighted to be holding an Open Day on Saturday 21st September, 11am – 3pm.
We’ll be opening our doors to all so that you can experience the magic of our Grade II* listed venue when there isn’t a show on. Bring your friends and family to take a peek into the dressing rooms where acclaimed names such as Andrew Scott, Catherine Tate and the stars of pantomimes past have sat. Step out onto centre stage, or try your hand at sound and lighting with the help of our incredible Technical Team.
We’ll also have fun activities for little ones, as well as the opportunity to delve into many artifacts from our in-house archive. Our bars and beautiful balcony will be open, as well as our Box Office, so why not make a day of it by having a drink and booking tickets to your next show?
The event is free to all, with no pre-booking necessary, just drop in. We will have even more news about the event to share soon, so make sure you are following us on our socials to not miss out!
We can’t wait to see and celebrate with you!
THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE
As part of our 125th birthday celebrations, we are pleased to welcome back seat dedication! You could dedicate a seat to a loved one as an original gift, to your favourite star, or create a lasting legacy for someone who loved the theatre, alongside helping ensure we can continue to bring world-class shows to Richmond.
Please contact richmondboxoffice@atgentertainment.com for further information.
125 YEARS ON DISPLAY
We are incredibly fortunate to have not only a stunning, historical theatre, but lots of beautiful artefacts relating to its history in our possession. From old programmes and posters, signed headshots and portraits of performers, to press cuttings and architectural drawings. Many of these items are on display throughout the building in our bars, foyer, box office and dressing rooms.
Throughout the Stalls Bar are framed items showcasing the early days of Richmond Theatre. A personal favourite are the photographs of the previous ‘Richmond Theatre’ located on the adjacent side of The Green, on display around the corner as you enter the bar. You can also find plans from the theatre’s early days, showing the original seating layout, which offer a clue as to the location of the ‘Stalls Exit’ sign (also on display).
Not all items relating to our history are small. Have you noticed the mahogany corner unit in the Dress Circle? It dates back to 1899 and was originally located in the bar under the foyer in the space now occupied by the Stalls Toilets.
The Upper Bar displays a more modern record of the theatre’s history, in particular its 110th year in 2009 –2010. Taken by Peter Schiazza, this series of portraits highlights just some of the world-class performers who graced the stage that year. Richard E. Grant appeared in God of Carnage in 2009, Ken Stott appeared in A View from the Bridge and Bonnie Langford was in that year’s pantomime of Peter Pan alongside Simon Callow.
Backstage, our dressing rooms are decorated with posters and production images from some of our biggest shows including Vanya, A Little Life, Animal Farm and panto!
To see more material from our archive, come along to the Open Day on 21st September or book a tour to learn more about the items on display both front and back of house.
By Gabriella Bush, aided by the work of Norman Fenner
TH E AT R E FO R ALL
We are committed to making our venues accessible for all and regularly schedule performances that are tailored to ensure everyone can enjoy the magic of live theatre.
Audio Described
Live verbal commentary is given through headsets to assist patrons who are visually impaired. The description doesn’t change the performance for any guests, but fills in the gaps for those who require it.
Beauty and the Beast Thu 2 Jan 2025 5.30pm
BSL Interpreted
Trained British Sign Language signers stand to one side of the stage and interpret the script used by the performers at the same time as the actions are being performed.
Birdsong Wed 2 Oct 7.30pm
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Thu 7 Nov 7.30pm
Beauty and the Beast Fri 13 Dec 7pm
Boys from the Blackstuff
Thu 13 Feb 2025 7.30pm
Further information
Did you know, that for every performance (not just assisted performances), we have dedicated members of staff on hand to ensure any patrons with access requirements have everything they need? See page 7 for more details.
Relaxed
Designed to benefit patrons with additional needs who would benefit from a more relaxed environment. These informal performances have slight alterations that don’t impact on the content of the show.
Beauty and the Beast Thu 2 Jan 2025 1pm
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Here You Come Again
Prior to the West End.
For the first time ever, all of Dolly Parton’s biggest hits can be experienced together in a rollicking and joyous new musical comedy.
Packed with the iconic songs Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You, Here You Come Again and more, this lively and touching new musical tells the story of a diehard fan whose fantasy version of international icon Dolly Parton gets him through trying times. With her wit, humour and charm, Dolly teaches him a whole lot about life, love and how to pull yourself up by your bootstraps… even if your bootstraps don’t have rhinestones!
Here You Come Again was originally written by two-time Emmy Award-winning comedy and song writer Bruce Vilanch with Gabriel Barre (who also directs) and Tricia Paoluccio (who also plays Dolly) and has now been adapted for the UK by acclaimed British playwright Jonathan Harvey (Gimme, Gimme, Gimme and Coronation Street)
Ages 11+
LEST WE FORGET
Former EastEnders star, Max Bowden takes us on an emotional journey through the trenches of World War I as he returns to the stage this October in Birdsong.
You’re coming back to Birdsong having appeared in a production back in 2015–16. How does it feel to be returning playing Jack Firebrace and can you describe his character? Jack is a sapper, one of the Royal Engineers, and he has a lot of heart and charisma. He’s a real testament to the ‘keep calm and carry on’ spirit of the time. He’s always lifting others, even though he’s suffering from missing his family.
Does it help having seen other actors play the role? No. Because Jack is fictional, the ball’s in my court, so I’ll try to find my own take on who he really is.
Sebastian Faulks’ novel is 30 years old, why does it continue to resonate with people? Thematically, it’s as pertinent as it’s ever been. Sadly, we’re living in a world in conflict. The story contains all the beauty and cruelty of mankind and I think it’s important to show young people what their ancestors went through to fight for their freedom.
What does it mean to honour the memory of men like Jack Firebrace? He represents the everyman who fought in the trenches, so for me it’s just so important to keep telling his story.
You teach acting. What sort of advice do you give to your students? Teaching is my biggest love. I love giving back and helping someone else learn the process and then flourish. My major piece of advice is to educate yourself. Go to art galleries, listen to classical music, read history and immerse yourself in stories. If you want to be truly great you have to put the graft in.
You recently left EastEnders after five years playing Ben Mitchell. How did that experience shape you as an actor? EastEnders is one of the hardest gigs in acting, because a lot of the time you have to strip away your technique and rely on impulse. It’s shaped me in that I no longer approach anything with fear, so I’m very grateful for my time there.
How do you relax away from the stage? I love to play golf and spend time in nature. I also watch a hell of a lot of films – including military ones, which doesn’t sound very relaxing, but it is!
Are you looking forward to hitting the road in Birdsong? I can’t wait. A great thing about touring is the way the story hits differently in different locations. I did Billy Elliot in Richmond when I was 14, and have played there a few times since, including the previous tour of Birdsong. It has a big rake at the front of the stage, and I always worry about falling off as I’m pretty clumsy!
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Birdsong
Sebastian Faulks’s epic tale of love and loss returns to the stage marking the 30th anniversary of the international bestselling novel.
Starring award-winning actor Max Bowden, best known for the role of Ben Mitchell in EastEnders.
This critically-acclaimed show returns in a brand new production for 2024. A mesmerising story of love and courage, set both before and during the Great War. Once seen, never forgotten.
Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff (The Girl on the Train, Flowers for Mrs Harris, The DaVinci Code, The Mirror Crack’d) and produced by the awardwinning Original Theatre, who brought you the smash hit productions of The Mirror Crack’d by Agatha Christie and Murder in the Dark Ages 14+
Heathers the Musical
This high-octane, black comedy, rock musical based on one of the greatest cult teen films, is back with a bang!
Following smash hit runs in London’s West End and two record-breaking national tours, the WhatsOnStage ‘BEST NEW MUSICAL’ winner, Heathers the Musical is coming to Richmond.
Welcome to Westerberg High, where popularity is a matter of life and death, and Veronica Sawyer is just another of the nobodies dreaming of a better day. But when she’s unexpectedly taken under the wings of the three beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers, her dreams of popularity finally start to come true. That is until JD, the mysterious teen rebel, teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but it’s murder being a somebody. Ages 14+
‘Heathers is High School Musical’s darker, dirtier cousin.’ – City AM
‘Stiletto-sharp.’ – The Daily Telegraph
ALAN BENNETT AT HIS BEST
The History Boys is an unmissable comedy-drama that’ll have you contemplating life and all its small glories.
If the role of a writer is to be an observer –someone who keeps their eyes open when everyone else’s are shut – then Alan Bennett has spent a lifetime doing just that. His 2005 collection of prose is titled Untold Stories, and it’s hard to think of another writer who has dedicated their career to uncovering the tales of those living on the periphery.
The History Boys is no different. A ragtag bunch of Sheffield teenagers on the threshold of adulthood and yearning for a life outside the mundanity of their school bubble. Their sights set on the most illustrious universities and their ticket out of the humdrum: Oxford and Cambridge. As the play unfolds, we discover their soaring hopes, their crippling fears and their heart-stopping sadness but all the while with Alan’s trademark sparkling wit coursing underneath.
The magic of Alan’s work is that it speaks so truthfully to so many. Sitting in the audience for one of his plays you can feel the collective unbuttoning as hundreds of people acknowledge their own sadness, their own loneliness, their promises unfulfilled and their hopes that came to nothing. He can be wickedly mischievous and casually devastating all in a single sentence. He has such glorious big-heartedness and such withering wit. He is curious and caring, honest and absurd, uproarious and dazzling.
He’s an all-out entertainer and the finest painter of the ‘long littleness of life’ (Quote from On Rupert Brook by Francis Darwen Cornford) we have.
It’s a privilege to be reviving The History Boys in Alan’s 90th birthday year.
90 years of Alan Bennett.
90 years of Untold Stories.
I hope you can join us.
By Seán Linnen (Director of The History Boys)
The History Boys
Considered a classic, ‘One of the finest plays Alan Bennett has ever written’ (The Daily Telegraph), The History Boys is one of the National Theatre’s biggest ever hits, winning over 30 major awards, and voted the nation’s favourite play.
A group of bright, funny and unruly teenagers with the best grades their school have ever seen are in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university. Their maverick English teacher is taking them through an eclectic timetable and is at odds with a young, shrewd teacher, and a headmaster obsessed with results and league tables. A hilariously funny and exceptionally moving play packed with witty one-liners and infectious energy, it is both a celebration of the buoyancy of youth and an elegy to lost traditions.
Alan Bennett has been a household name for more than 60 years. His numerous plays include Forty Years On, Enjoy, The Madness of George III, Single Spies, Talking Heads and The Lady in the Van.
Ages 12+
‘Blissfully funny… in short, a superb, life-enhancing play.’
– The Guardian
‘Intelligent, witty and hilarious. Passes with flying colours.’
– The Times
‘Brilliantly funny with lines that we will be quoting for years to come… naughty, impish, endlessly ironic.’
– Financial Times G10+
Photo by Jay Brooks .
CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Following the sell out run of Fiery Angel’s And Then There Were None in 2023, we are delighted to bring you another Agatha Christie classic this autumn.
Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, detective Hercule Poirot must identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.
Written 90 years ago, Murder on the Orient Express is one of Christie’s greatest literary achievements and the eighth novel which featured the iconic Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, who was a staple in Christie’s works from 1920–1975. In a rare interview where she was asked which was the best Poirot novel, she revealed after some hesitation that it was probably Murder on the Orient Express!
Though Murder on the Orient Express is a work of fiction, Christie was inspired hugely by her real-life experiences and travels. Christie had long professed a love of the Orient Express, finally achieving her dream of travelling on it in 1928 with her first solo trip abroad. In writing the story, she painstakingly noted the details of the carriages; clues such as the position of door handles would prove vital to Poirot’s investigation. There was even a real-life case where the Orient Express was caught in a snowdrift (though thankfully, Christie was not aboard the train at that time)!
With numerous radio, television, stage and film adaptations, the first of which was the awardwinning 1974 film starring Albert Finney as Poirot, Murder on the Orient Express is a truly iconic, internationally adored title. Whether you are familiar with the story, or this is your first time experiencing this ingenious murder mystery, audiences can be assured they’ll be in for a deliciously thrilling ride!
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Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks. A murder. A train full of suspects. An impossible case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still on board, can the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination?
Murder on the Orient Express is one of Agatha Christie’s greatest literary achievements, with a final twist that is amongst her very best. Gripping, tense and masterfully cryptic, this brand new production is a deliciously thrilling ride and an ingenious murder mystery, guaranteed to keep you guessing until the end of the line.
Following a sell out tour of the bestselling crime novel of all time, And Then There Were None, Fiery Angel and Lucy Bailey (Director of West End Witness For The Prosecution) will bring Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of another Agatha Christie classic to the stage in 2024. Ages 12+
Theatre Royal Bath Productions present 1984 by George Orwell, starring Keith Allen.
Room 101… Big Brother is watching you… superstates… thought police…
The novel which has most influenced the 21st century is brought to the stage in a thrilling new version by Ryan Craig.
Winston Smith, comrade 6079, starts a diary. In a world where every action is monitored and controlled, this puts Winston’s life in jeopardy. A clandestine love affair with co-worker Julia further enrages the authorities, but can they truly trust each other? And what of the mysterious O’Brien? Will he help them overthrow the regime, confront them with their most terrifying fears, or worse?
Orwell’s novel has remained one of the most chillingly prescient novels of the last century.
Ryan Craig has received acclaim for his work including The Holy Rosenbergs and Our Class at the National Theatre.
Director Lindsay Posner is one of the UK’s most sought-after directors whose most recent credits include West End runs of Noises Off and A View From The Bridge Ages 12+
Filumena
A classic comedy set in the balmy Neapolitan heat, starring Felicity Kendal.
Directed by Sean Mathias
Written by Eduardo De Philippo. English version by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall.
Amidst the heat of a Neapolitan spring, Filumena Marturano lies on her deathbed, waiting to marry the man who has kept her as his mistress for twenty-five years. No sooner than they are married, she makes a miraculous recovery, much to the surprise of her new, unwilling husband and his younger lover!
Filumena holds on to a secret from her past, revealing one of her three grown-up sons is Domenico’s. But which one? Will he accept all three?
Felicity Kendal leads an exceptional cast including George Banks (Coronation Street), Gavin Fowler (Penny Dreadful), Jamie Hogarth (Slow Horses), Ben Nealon (Soldier, Soldier), Lee Peck (Sleuth), Fabrizio Santino (Marvel’s Captain America: The First Avenger), Jodie Steele (Malory Towers), Hilary Tones (RSC), Alis Wyn Davies (Hamlet) and Eliza Le Touzel Teale G8+ |
Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana
Tue 26 & Wed 27 Nov
A Cuban take on the favourite festive classic, Carlos Acosta’s brand new production Nutcracker in Havana explodes onto Richmond’s stage, featuring new choreography by Carlos Acosta CBE performed by more than 20 dancers from his Cuban company, Acosta Danza
Set to an exuberant Cuban version of the magnificent Tchaikovsky score, the timeless story is brought to life with ballet at its core, enriched with Acosta Danza’s unique style and with Cuban dance traditions beautifully woven throughout the much-loved and joyful family tale.
Henry Rowley Just Literally
Fri 29 Nov
Online comedy sensation and rising star Henry Rowley (1.3m TikTok and 450k Instagram followers) will be touring the UK and Ireland for the very first time in autumn 2024.
Join this Gen-Z internet star for fast-paced stand-up and character sketch comedy featuring some familiar faces.
It’s disappointing enough having a TikToker for a son; can a comedy show be any more disappointing to Henry’s parents? Yes, it can.
Ages 16+
‘TikTok’s comedy darling: Henry Rowley… is breaking the internet.’ – Tatler
Beauty and the Beast
Book today for this beauty of a panto!
Dame Maureen Lipman returns to Richmond to star as Mrs Potty in this enchanting pantomime adventure, alongside comedy magician Pete Firman as Silly Billy.
One of the most romantic pantos of all time, Beauty and the Beast will be a spectacular production for all the family.
Dreaming of a happier life, Belle finds herself transported to a cursed castle and held captive by a terrifying Beast. To her surprise, the castle is full of magical characters placed under a spell by an evil enchantress. Can Belle see beyond the monster and fall in love with her captor before the last petal falls from the enchanted rose? Or will the Beast’s selfishness cost him the world he once knew and the hand of the girl who has melted his heart?
December 2024
Tickets from £13
A ATG+ Membership Offer – £7.50 off
G Groups 8+ Offer – £5 off per ticket Groups 20+ Offer – £7 off per ticket
S School Groups Offer – £12 per ticket including free ice cream, plus 1 free teacher ticket for every 10 tickets purchased.
U Under 16s Offer – 25% off
Y 16 – 25s & Students Offer – £25
O Seniors Offer – £3 off
Local Heroes Offer – 25% off
January 2025
BE OUR GUEST
Take your seat and enjoy this year’s panto Beauty and the Beast, starring Dame Maureen Lipman and Pete Firman.
Richmond Theatre is delighted to welcome back actress, columnist and comedian Dame Maureen Lipman as Mrs Potty, alongside Pete Firman as Silly Billy in Beauty and the Beast.
Dame Maureen’s last panto appearance here was as the Wicked Fairy in Sleeping Beauty in 2016. The entertainer has enjoyed a long and illustrious career on stage and screen having appeared in films such as Up the Junction, Educating Rita and the Pianist. She has also appeared in over 30 West End plays and four one person shows, as well as in the TV plays of her late husband, Jack Rosenthal. She has published ten books and is the proud recipient of honorary doctorates from four universities: Hull, Salford, Sheffield and Tel Aviv. She was awarded a CBE in 1999 and a damehood in 2020. Dame Maureen’s most recent TV credit is as Evelyn Plummer in Coronation Street Reality TV fans will also recognise her from her appearances on Celebrity Gogglebox, DNA Journey and Art Deco.
Dame Maureen said, ‘When they asked me to do panto I said, ‘Oh no I can’t’... they said, ‘OH YES YOU CAN.’ Equally, no stranger to panto is Pete Firman. Pete first graced our screens in Channel 5’s Monkey Magic before starring in BBC One’s prime-time hit The Magicians His unique blend of comedy and magic has seen him invited to perform on countless TV programmes, including Tonight at the London Palladium (ITV1), The John Bishop Show (BBC One) and Tommy Cooper Forever (ITV1), amongst others. Pete also presents CITV’s smash hit immersive gameshow Don’t Unleash the Beast
Beauty and the Beast has been a panto favourite for generations and there have been several movies of the story, including an animated version in 1991 and the 2017 film starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens. While the story continues to captivate audiences of all ages, there’s nothing quite like seeing our favourite fairy tales live on-stage!
As well as the talents of Dame Maureen and Pete, this year’s magical production is packed with all the traditional pantomime ingredients Richmond audiences expect, including laughout-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses. Will you love it? Oh, yes you will!
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The Girl on the Train
Ghost Stories
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Tue 14 – Sat 18 Jan 2025 Tue 21 – Sat 25 Jan 2025
Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.
Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel – this gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moment. Multi-talented actor, novelist and podcaster Giovanna Fletcher (2:22 A Ghost Story) will star in this brand new production, following the play’s first sell out UK tour.
When Professor Goodman, arch-sceptic out to debunk the paranormal, embarks on an investigation of three apparent hauntings, Goodman finds himself at the outer limits of rationality, and fast running out of explanations. Enter a world full of thrilling twists and epic turns, where the ultimate love letter to horror is imagined live on-stage. A fully sensory and electrifying encounter, Ghost Stories is one of London’s best reviewed plays of all time and will keep you on the edge of your seat. This is a theatrical experience like no other.
Are you brave enough to book? Ages 15+
‘I had to sleep with the lights on.’ – Metro
LEARN. CREATE. PERFORM.
Creative Learning provides enriching and unforgettable opportunities for everyone to engage with live entertainment. The Richmond Creative Learning Programme unlocks the world of live entertainment, bringing it to the hearts of our local communities and schools.
If you would like any more information or have any access requirements, then please email: richmondcreativelearning@atgentertainment.com
Discover more about Creative Learning at Richmond Theatre
At Richmond Theatre, we’re excited to inspire the next generation of talent by offering a variety of fun workshops for young people –keep an eye out via atgtickets.com/richmond for more information.
We also offer bespoke opportunities to educational organisations which include guided theatre tours, career talks, masterclasses, or career-based workshops. For more information and pricing, please contact richmondcreativelearning@ atgentertainment.com
All listed activities can be booked through our website atgtickets.com/richmond
Guided Theatre Tours
There is no better way to get into the magic of theatre than with an expertly guided tour. Book now to see our 125-year-old historic building in all its glory – learn about its past, present and future, during this unforgettable experience. To book a private or educational tour email: richmondcreativelearning@ atgentertainment.com
Monthly | 11am | From £17.50
Storytime with Little Supernovas
Led by Little Supernovas, this 45-minute Storytime uses arts, crafts, music, props and puppets to bring exciting stories to life for children.
Monthly | 9.30am – 10.15am Ages 18 months – 5 years | £12.50
Work in Theatre course
Work in Theatre aims to give young people an insight into all the different roles in theatre (from backstage to on-stage), and how they all work together to put shows on our stage. As well as workshops, guest talks and practical activities, participants will also be given an opportunity to watch a matinee performance of a show for free, and attend a private Q&A with the cast and crew of the show.
Twirling Toddlers with Little Supernovas
Led by Little Supernovas, this 30-minute dance class helps little ones find their groove and express themselves through movement.
Monthly | 10.30am – 11am Ages 2 – 4 years | £12.50
Step into Richmond
Step into Richmond with our fun and groovy 60-minute movement class, for those aged 50+. All abilities are welcome!
Monthly | 10.30am | Ages 50+ | £15
Class Act
Learn about the art of acting, and yourself, in this 60-minute acting class, for those aged 50+. All abilities are welcome!
Monthly | 10.30am | Ages 50+ | £15
Boys from the Blackstuff
Direct from a sold-out run at the National Theatre. James Graham’s acclaimed adaptation of the BAFTA Award-winning TV series.
‘Gizza job. Go on, gizzit.’
80s Liverpool. Chrissie, Loggo, George, Dixie and Yosser are used to hard work and providing for their families. But there is no work and there is no money. What are they supposed to do? Work harder, work longer, buy cheaper, spend less? They just need a chance.
James Graham’s powerful new adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s BAFTA Award-winning TV series, directed by Kate Wasserberg, is coming to Richmond, direct from the National Theatre and the West End. Ages 10+
Bill Kenwright Ltd presents the Liverpool’s Royal Court and National Theatre production
audience hangs on every syllable.’
West End cast photos.
The Shark is Broken
The Shark is Broken celebrates movie history and peeks at the choppy waters behind Hollywood’s first blockbuster. Short tempers. Short circuits. 95-minutes, no intermission.
The open ocean, 1974. Filming is delayed… again. The actors, theatre veteran Robert Shaw and young Hollywood hotshots Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider, are crammed into a toosmall boat, entirely at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare on a chaotic voyage that just might lead to cinematic magic… if it doesn’t sink them all.
This Olivier Award-nominated new play is ‘hilariously brilliant and pure genius’ raves the Sunday Express and stars Ian Shaw (War Horse, Common) as his father, Robert Shaw
Step aboard the Orca and into The Shark is Broken, a ‘profound dive behind the scenes of the making of Jaws.’ (The Daily Telegraph) Ages 14+
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
David Pugh & Cunard present the Newcastle Theatre Royal production of Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) by Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen.
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the Evening Standard Award, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) returns to Richmond by public demand and is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance. This multi award-winning production features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain
It’s the 1800s.
It’s party time.
Let the ruthless matchmaking begin.
★★★★★ ‘Totally deserves the standing ovations it’s getting nightly.’ – The Daily Telegraph
★★★★★ ‘Completely faithful to the book, it’s also a raucously irreverent romp.’ – Daily Mail
★★★★★ ‘Riotously funny… gloriously entertaining… frankly sensational.’ – Variety
THE ULTIMATE FIND.
THE
Picture You Dead
Having recently received the prestigious acclaim of being Her Majesty the Queen’s favourite literary detective, Superintendent Roy Grace is back, for the seventh Peter James stage adaptation, with the bestselling Picture You Dead
Back home in Brighton, DSI Grace investigates a cold case that leads him to the rarified air of fine art, but beneath the respectable veneer lurks a dark underworld of greed, deception and murder.
When one unsuspecting couple unearth a potentially long-lost masterpiece, they discover that their dream find is about to turn into their worst nightmare and only Grace can stop them from paying the ultimate price.
With a total of 20 Sunday Times bestsellers to his name, as well as the acclaimed ITV series, Grace, this latest thrilling stage adaption cements Peter James’ Grace series as the most successful modern day crime stage franchise since Agatha Christie.
Ages 13+
William Dalrymple How Ancient India Transformed The World
Hear from one of Britain’s greatest living historians as he shares the rarely told story of India’s role as a cultural and scientific superpower of the ancient world.
Ben Elton Authentic Stupidity
Following the huge success of Ben Elton’s critically-acclaimed, sold-out UK tour in 2019, which marked his return to live comedy after a 15-year hiatus, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road with his new show – Authentic Stupidity Ages 16+
In Conversation with Jon Sopel
Don’t miss this unsparing and wry analysis of the politics, policy and people that have shaped and shaken Britain with journalist, author, political insider and presenter of the charttopping podcast The News Agents, Jon Sopel
An Audience with Robert Lindsay
Join us for an evening with the star of Citizen Smith, My Family, Hornblower, GBH, Me and My Girl and Anything Goes, Robert Lindsay, as he shares an intimate look into the experiences and stories behind some of his most iconic roles.
ROBERT LINDSAY
Harriet Walter & Friends
Shakespeare’s Women Speak!
Dame Harriet Walter is one of Britain’s most esteemed Shakespearean actors. Now, she reimagines what some of his women might have been secretly thinking and lets them speak their minds alongside special guests.
An Evening with Stuart Broad
Join one of England’s greatest cricketers one year after taking his final wicket, as he reflects on the highs and lows of his 17-year career and the new challenges he faces beyond the boundary.
Jon Culshaw Imposter Syndrome
Join the star of BBC Radio 4’s Dead Ringers, BBC One’s The Impressions Show and Channel 4’s Partygate for an evening of comedy and music. He conjures up an array of the best-known personalities from the worlds of entertainment, politics and beyond in his trademark style.
Julian Clary A Fistful of Clary
Yee-haw! You’ve heard of the man with no name? Well, here’s the man with no shame. After the huge, sell out success of A Fistful of Clary last year, the renowned homosexual is fixing to saddle up and head out once again.
Ages 18+
Ellen Kent Verdi’s La Traviata
Mon 24 Mar 2025
Performed by the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv. The tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, tells of the passionate life of the consumptive courtesan, Violetta Sung in Italian with English surtitles with full orchestra. Cast subject to change.
‘Uplifting, charming, heroic and finally tear-jerking.’ – Liverpool Echo
G6+
Ellen Kent Puccini’s La Bohème
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Performed by the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv. The tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer including snow effects and Muzetta’s dog.
Sung in Italian with English surtitles with full orchestra. Cast subject to change.
‘Authentic, tender and passionate.’ –The Daily Telegraph
G6+
Ellen Kent Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Performed by the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv. Returning with exquisite sets and fabulous costumes, including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.
Sung in Italian with English surtitles with full orchestra. Cast subject to change.
‘This is a butterfly to cherish.’ –Manchester Evening News
G6+
The Rocky Horror Show
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, comes to Richmond as part of a new world tour.
Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks and frivolity.
Directed by Christopher Luscombe, The Rocky Horror Show features timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet and the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp Ages 12+
★★★★ – The Daily Telegraph
‘Fierce and fabulous fun!’ – Daily Express
‘Still the sexiest & funniest show in town.’ –Evening Standard
Horrible Histories
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Thu 8 – Sun 11 May 2025
Horrible Histories is back on-stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these two astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill all the family, as historical figures come alive and hover at your fingertips!
Terrible Tudors
From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors!
Awful Egyptians
From the fascinating pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt!
Ages 5+
Find out everything from on-sale ticket announcements, behind-thescenes stories, competitions and the opportunity to interact with like-minded theatregoers!
August The Drifters
September William Dalrymple: How Ancient India Transformed The World
In Conversation with Jon Sopel
Wed 21 Aug 7.30pm
Wed 4 Sep 7.30pm
Sun 22 Sep 7.30pm
Here You Come Again – The New Dolly Parton Musical Tue 24 – Sat 28 Sep 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)
Ben Elton: Authentic Stupidity
October Birdsong
An Audience with Robert Lindsay
Heathers the Musical
Harriet Walter & Friends: Shakespeare’s Women Speak!
Mon 30 Sep 7.30pm
Tue 1 – Sat 5 Oct 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Wed 2 Oct 7.30pm
Sun 6 Oct 7.30pm
Tue 8 – Sat 12 Oct 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
Sun 27 Oct 7.30pm The History Boys
November An Evening with Stuart Broad
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
1984
Larry Dean: Dodger
Filumena
Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana
Henry Rowley: Just Literally
December
Beauty and the Beast
January 2025 The Girl on the Train
Ghost Stories
February Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway
Milton Jones: Ha!Milton
Boys from the Blackstuff
The Shark is Broken
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
March Picture You Dead
Ellen Kent: Verdi’s La Traviata
Ellen Kent: Puccini’s La Bohème
Ellen Kent: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
Tue 29 Oct – Sat 2 Nov 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)
Sun 3 Nov 3pm & 7.30pm
Tue 5 – Sat 9 Nov 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Thu 7 Nov 7.30pm
Sun 10 Nov 7.30pm
Tue 12 – Sat 16 Nov 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)
Sun 17 Nov 8pm
Tue 19 – Sat 23 Nov 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)
Tue 26 & Wed 27 Nov 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed)
Fri 29 Nov 8pm
Sat 7 Dec – Sun 5 Jan 2025 See website for details. Fri 13 Dec 7pm, Thu 2 Jan 2025 1pm, Thu 2 Jan 2025 5.30pm
Tue 14 – Sat 18 Jan 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)
Tue 21 – Sat 25 Jan 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
Sun 2 Feb 7.30pm
Sun 9 Feb 7.30pm
Tue 11 – Sat 15 Feb 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) Thu 13 Feb 7.30pm
Mon 17 – Sat 22 Feb 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)
Mon 24 Feb – Sat 1 Mar 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
Tue 18 – Sat 22 Mar 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
Mon 24 Mar 7.30pm
Tue 25 Mar 7.30pm
Wed 26 Mar 7.30pm
Jon Culshaw: Imposter Syndrome Fri 28 Mar 7.30pm
April The Smartest Giant in Town
Craig Revel Horwood: Revelations
The Rocky Horror Show
May Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors
Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians
Julian Clary: A Fistful of Clary
Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow: Show Pony
Audio Described BSL Interpreted Relaxed
Wed 2 & Thu 3 Apr 1pm & 4pm (Wed), 10am & 1pm (Thu)
Sun 6 Apr 7.30pm
Mon 28 Apr – Sat 3 May 8pm (Mon – Thu), 5.30pm & 8.30pm (Fri & Sat)
Thu 8 – Sat 10 May 10.30am (Thu), 6.30pm (Fri), 2.30pm (Sat)
Thu 8 – Sun 11 May 6.30pm (Thu & Sat), 10.30am (Fri), 11am (Sun)
Thu 15 May 7.30pm
Fri 16 & Sat 17 May 7.30pm
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No children under 3 will be admitted to the venue except where it is specifically stated at the time of booking that the event is suitable for under 3s. Babes in arms (children under 18 months unless otherwise stated at the time of booking and on the ticket) will only be admitted to performances that are specifically aimed for them (pantomimes and shows permitting under 3s only). Where babes in arms are permitted they shall be admitted free of charge. If any other age restrictions apply for a particular performance this will be stated on the relevant production page of our website. Children (ages 18 months to 15 years inclusive) shall require their own ticket which shall be at full ticket price if no child concessions are available at the time of booking. Children (ages 15 years and under) must be supervised at all times. Supervision of children shall be by not less than 1 adult (aged 18 years or over) per 10 children and the supervising adult must sit next to the child/ren. The Management reserves the right to ask parents / supervisors to remove children if, in the opinion of the Management, they are causing a disturbance. Please note that some productions can be loud, if a member of your party is sensitive to this, we would recommend bringing their preferred noise protection.
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