Welcome to RICHMOND THEATRE
As we approach the end of another fantastic year at Richmond Theatre, I’m thrilled to share with you the exciting lineup we have in store for our winter season and beyond. Fresh from celebrating our momentous 125th birthday, the coming months promise an array of performances that will captivate, entertain and inspire our audiences.
This December, we’re delighted to present our magical pantomime, Beauty and the Beast starring Maureen Lipman. Filled with spectacular scenery, beautiful costumes and hilarious comedy, it’s the perfect festive treat for the whole family.
Looking ahead to 2025, we have an impressive programme of shows; January kicks off with the gripping psychological thriller The Girl on the Train starring Giovanna Fletcher, followed by the spine-chilling Ghost Stories. February will bring us the powerful and poignant Boys from the Blackstuff, as well as the return of the much-loved Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Later in the season we will have big stars grace our stage – including Ian Shaw in The Shark is Broken, Martin Shaw in A Man For All Seasons and Sian Phillips and Nathaniel Parker in Summer 1954. If you’re looking for laughs, then don’t miss comedy specials from Milton Jones, Jon Culshaw and Ted Lasso’s Nick Mohammed.
On behalf for everyone here at Richmond Theatre, we are incredibly grateful for your continued support and enjoyment of our beautiful building.
Allie Long, Theatre Director
Sathnam Sanghera: How British Imperialism Has Shaped the Globe / Milton Jones Ha!Milton / Ministry of Science LIVE: Science Saved the World / Kate
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HERE’S TO THE NEXT 125 YEARS!
As we approach the end of 2024, Richmond Theatre extends heartfelt thanks to all who joined us in celebrating our 125th anniversary. This milestone year has been a remarkable journey, filled with unforgettable performances and cherished memories, thanks to your enthusiastic participation.
From our grand opening event to the engaging community open day, your presence has made each celebration truly special. We were thrilled to showcase the theatre's rich history, featuring archival materials that highlight some of the legendary artists and productions that have graced our stage over the years. The excitement of seeing familiar faces and welcoming new patrons reinforced the sense of community that Richmond Theatre embodies.
We are particularly grateful for the overwhelming support during our various events, including guided tours and special performances from our Creative Learning department that brought our vibrant history to life. Your enthusiasm for live theatre ensures that Richmond remains a hub for cultural enrichment and entertainment.
As we look to the future, we invite you to continue this journey with us. Thank you for being an integral part of our story; together, we will create even more magical moments in the years to come.
Here’s to the next 125 years of captivating performances at Richmond Theatre!
Beauty and the Beast
Book today for this beauty of a panto!
Actress Dame Maureen Lipman returns to Richmond to star as Mrs Potty in this enchanting pantomime adventure, alongside comedy magician Pete Firman as Silly Billy.
They are joined by panto star Ben Stock in the role of Dame Betty Bouffant, West End performers Luke McCall as the Beast and Jason Leigh Winter as Flash Harry, and Cherece Richards starring as the Enchantress.
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?
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 – From £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
December 2024
January 2025
The Girl on the Train
The blockbuster hit returns after its first sell out tour.
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 – an international phenomenon selling over twenty million copies worldwide – 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, Peter James’ Wish You Were Dead) will star in this brand new production, following the play’s first sell out UK tour.
Ghost Stories
The long-running West End hit returns! Are you brave enough to book?
Created by The League of Gentlemen’s Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, co-creator of Derren Brown’s television and stage shows, Ghost Stories mixes the very best of theatre with the buzz of a thrill-ride, delivering something truly unique.
When Professor Goodman embarks on an investigation of three apparent hauntings – as recounted by a night watchman, a teenage boy, and a businessman awaiting his first child – Goodman finds himself at the outer limits of rationality, and fast running out of explanations.
After exhilarating audiences for two years in the West End and across the world with record-breaking, sell out productions and a smash hit film, Ghost Stories is ‘Genuine scary fun’ (The Sunday Times), a worldwide phenomenon more spine-tingling and fantastically terrifying than ever.
Are you brave enough to book?
Ages 15+
★★★★ ‘An immaculately crafted evening of entertainment.’ – Time Out
15/10/2024 11:35
‘I had to sleep with the lights on.’ – Metro G10+ |
Summer 1954
Terence Rattigan’s one act masterpieces Table Number Seven and The Browning Version are paired for the first time, capturing one quietly momentous evening seventy years ago.
Summer, 1954. The atmosphere at The Beauregard Private Hotel is marked by repressed emotions and post-war gentility. Each of the staff and guests have their own reason for seeking the solace of quiet anonymity, but trying to hide from the social and cultural change sweeping over the country is proving impossible.
Meanwhile, in the Midlands, the end of the school term brings to a climax the intrigues, deceptions and lies in the lives of its teachers. The ensuing implosion of classicist Andrew Crocker Harris’ career triggers the collapse of his marriage.
Directed by Olivier and UK Theatre Award-winner James Dacre, featuring an ensemble cast of Nathaniel Parker, Siân Phillips, Lolita Chakrabarti, Alexandra Dowling, Angela Jones, Jeremy Neumark Jones, Simon Coates, Richenda Carey, Kishore Walker, Pamela Miles, Fiona Tong Rosalind Lailey and Bertie Hawes.
★★★★ ‘Nathaniel Parker… exceptional. James Dacre’s astute revival.’ – The Observer
★★★★ ‘Siân Phillips astonishing… Nathaniel Parker… brilliant. James Dacre’s assured production.’ – The Daily Telegraph
★★★★ ‘An affecting double-bill... quietly devastating. Nathaniel Parker… a winning performance.’ – The Times
TWO PLAYS FOR TODAY
Revisiting Terence Rattigan’s
The Browning Version and Separate Tables.
Set against the backdrop of summer 1954, Terence Rattigan’s The Browning Version and Separate Tables reflect the complex social norms and cultural shifts in Britain, post-World War II.
Both plays are set in two distinctly English locations: a boarding house and a boarding school, both exude traces of past grandeur, while repurposed as temporary shelters.
This choice of setting holds a mirror up to the struggles of a transitioning nation, where over half the population lived in rented accommodation, highlighting themes of instability.
Rattigan weaves these locations into narratives that echo the collective psyche of a war-scarred Britain wrestling with loss, and a declining empire. In Separate Tables, Rattigan’s characters’ hidden lives and secrets unfold inside The Beauregard Hotel. Mrs. Railton-Bell’s attempts to ostracise Major Pollock for his past indiscretions reveal the tension between the expectations of society and personal truth.
of self-discovery and resilience. Rattigan’s portrayal of Andrew’s character reflects the broader struggle for authenticity in a world filled with emotional repression – a theme that resonates powerfully in both plays.
The 1950s were a time of profound cultural change. Rattigan’s works offer a unique lens through which to examine these transformations. While the rise of kitchen sink dramas sought to portray raw, unfiltered realities, Rattigan’s storytelling captured the subtleties of human emotion and the complexities of social interactions.
Rattigan’s characters resonate with contemporary themes of loneliness and emotional concealment. He dedicated Separate Tables to his mother, which speaks to the deep exploration of familial ties and societal expectations of the time.
Rattigan subtly critiques the prevailing attitudes of the time, advocating for tolerance and understanding. The Browning Version tells the story of Andrew Crocker-Harris, a defeated classics teacher confronting the failures of his personal and professional life.
His journey, marked by a poignant act of kindness from a student, becomes a narrative
As we revisit these stories, we are invited to reflect on our own identities and the societal constructs that shape them.
Directed by Olivier and UK Theatre Awardwinner James Dacre, an ensemble cast will perform both plays, led by Olivier Awardwinner Nathaniel Parker and BAFTA winner Dame Siân Phillips.
Siân Phillips & Nathaniel Parker.
BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF
From BAFTA-winning TV to acclaimed stage production, this timeless story continues to be an anthem for the working class.
Boys from the Blackstuff took Britain by storm when it first aired on TV in 1982. Britain was in the grip of social unrest. Unemployment was at a record high, and workers’ unions were at war with the Thatcher government. Written by Alan Bleasdale, Boys from The Blackstuff was seen as a portrait of working-class culture during one of the country’s more unsettling transitions as heavy industry and the idea of a ‘job for life’ was losing momentum and the message from the top was to ‘get on your bike’.
In 2024, Boys from the Blackstuff is still a stark snapshot of reality. Everyone must make a living, pay the rent, provide for the family, but if the means to do that is taken away, what’s the alternative? One of the original TV characters, Yosser Hughes became an unlikely workingclass hero with his relentless mantra, ‘Gizza job – I can do that!’ Desperately grasping onto the hope of being given any menial task to support his kids.
James Graham has taken this powerful story from screen to stage, and it remains a critically-acclaimed portrayal of unemployment, social inequality and community resilience. Like the popular TV show, the play’s unique blend of humour and pain captures the essence of working-class life.
The play is a collaboration between two visionary writers, Alan Bleasdale, its creator and James Graham who worked with Alan on the stage adaptation. It was commissioned by the independent-minded Royal
Court Theatre Liverpool in conjunction with the National Theatre and the legendary Liverpudlian impresario, Bill Kenwright. There is something very fitting that this story – with which he had such a great personal connection – should be his last production. Bill and Alan Bleasdale first worked together over forty years ago, when Bill produced Alan’s musical play Are You Lonesome Tonight? The show was one of Bill’s first great successes. In an interview in 1991, Bleasdale said: ‘Other producers turned away in horror from Are You Lonesome Tonight? but Bill saw its potential… He’ll go further than anyone I know to make a show work.’
With sell out seasons in Liverpool, at the National Theatre and in the West End when Boys from the Blackstuff premiered, its enduring legacy as a play for all time was properly assured.
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.
Life is tough, but the lads can play the game. Find jobs, avoid the ‘sniffers’ and see if you can have a laugh along the way.
Directed by Kate Wasserberg, James Graham’s criticallyacclaimed adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s groundbreaking television series, is coming to Richmond direct from the National Theatre and West End. Ages 10+ ★★★★ ‘Funny, punchy, humane... A wonderful, moving play crackling with humour.’ – Financial Times
NOT ALL PLAIN SAILING
A re-enactment of the real-life drama and comedy bubbling beneath the waves during filming of the iconic shark movie.
You know the tale. A giant shark attacks and kills swimmers off the shores of Amity Island. A community is plunged into terror. Can the local sheriff, a marine biologist and a local fisherman set aside their personal differences and catch the monster lurking beneath the waves? If you didn’t read Peter Benchley’s best-selling novel, then you’ll probably be familiar with the story thanks to Spielberg’s blockbuster film, now almost 50 years old.
As audiences across the world dove behind cinema seats and hid their eyes behind oversized cartons of popcorn, they could only imagine the fascinating true stories that inspired it. The Shark is Broken explores the real-life tensions between the main characters as they filmed from a tiny boat; the stressful physical conditions, their different personalities and styles and the mechanical shark’s constant malfunctions. Little did they know that these behind-the-scenes struggles ultimately contributed to the film’s success – and, as they surfaced, became a whole new story for audiences to dive into.
Co-written by Ian Shaw, whose father Robert Shaw played crabby fisherman ‘Quint’ in the film, and Joseph Nixon, The Shark Is Broken is a brilliantly funny celebration of movie history, based on the true story of how Steven Spielberg’s epic vision was brought to life – against the odds. With every passing take, it seemed as though luck wasn’t on anyone’s side;
the mechanical shark kept breaking down and so, very nearly, did the actors. As filming was delayed again and again, and foul weather set in, booze flowed as freely as the ocean waves. As a result, tensions between three male egos – Robert Shaw and young Hollywood hotshots Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider – tightened to almost breaking point. Maybe they needed a bigger boat? The Shark is Broken examines what happened when the cameras stopped rolling – and promises to be a treat for film historians and theatre-lovers alike. Following its critical and sell out success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the play transferred to the West End in 2021 where it enjoyed an extended run due to popular demand plus an Olivier Award nomination for Best Comedy Play, followed by a 16-week Broadway transfer in 2023. So, cast your net, sink into your seats and enjoy!
Photo by Helen Maybanks featuring the original West End cast.
The Shark is Broken
A smash hit in the West End and on Broadway, The Shark is Broken celebrates movie history and peeks at the choppy waters behind Hollywood’s first blockbuster.
FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Filming is delayed… again. The lead actors – theatre veteran Robert Shaw and young Hollywood hotshots Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider – are crammed into a too-small 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.
Step aboard the Orca and into The Shark is Broken, a ‘profound dive behind the scenes of the making of Jaws’ (The Daily Telegraph). 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
Short tempers. Short circuits. 95 minutes, no intermission.
Ages 14+
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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/communities/richmondtheatre-creative-learning 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 | £17.50*
*Prices due to increase from January 2025.
Schools Partnership Programme
We partner with a small selection of schools, through our Schools Partnership Programme, to develop a variety of bespoke Creative Learning activities that run across each academic year. The aim of the Programme is to empower teachers and pupils to harness the power of theatre, in teaching and learning, and to embed an ethos of creative education within the school that long continues beyond the life of the Programme.
If you would like for your school to take part, please email: richmondcreativelearning@ atgentertainment.com
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*
*Prices due to increase from January 2025.
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*
*Prices due to increase from January 2025.
Richmond Sings!
Richmond Theatre's first ever choir is here –Richmond Sings! Spend 90 minutes learning and singing songs (some related to the shows on our stage) and 30 minutes having a tea and natter with your fellow choir members.
Weekly | 10.30am | Ages 18+ | £12.50
Paint and Sip
A two-hour class where you are guided to paint a piece of art, while enjoying an alcoholic/non-alcoholic drink. A fun way to learn a new skill and socialise!
Monthly | 4pm | Ages 18+ | £45
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
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Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Direct from its triumph in the West End, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of ) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story.
The five-star comedy sensation which won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the Evening Standard Award is returning to Richmond.
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.
★★★★★ ‘Austen would have loved this smart, laugh-out-loud show.’ – The Daily Telegraph
★★★★★ ‘Riotously funny...gloriously entertaining... rampantly delicious... frankly sensational.’ – Variety
A Man For All Seasons
The greatest, most powerful and dangerous figures who shaped English history are brought vividly to life in Robert Bolt’s award-winning play, directed by Jonathan Church.
Martin Shaw stars as Sir Thomas More – scholar, ambassador, Lord Chancellor and friend to King Henry VIII Above all, he is a man of integrity, loved by the common people and his own family.
When Henry demands a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, clearing the way for him to marry Anne Boleyn, the staunchly Catholic Thomas is forced to choose between his loyalty and his own conscience, committing an incredible act of defiance for which he eventually pays the ultimate price.
Martin Shaw is known to millions for his television roles in Judge John Deed and Inspector George Gently, and his stage appearances include Hobson’s Choice and Twelve Angry Men
‘The story is a gripping one… Martin Shaw is superb, playing More with both gravitas and a lightness of touch.’
– The Daily Telegraph
‘Shaw gives a fine performance as the obdurate hero.’
– The Guardian G8+ |
MARTIN SHAW
By ROBERT BOLT
A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS
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Picture You Dead
Hot on the heels of the latest instalment of the acclaimed ITV series GRACE, Superintendent Roy Grace is back in a brand new Peter James stage adaptation and world premiere of the best-selling Picture You Dead
Starring 2024’s multiple award-winning actor Peter Ash (Coronation Street, War Horse), Fiona Wade, who starred this year in 2:22 A Ghost Story following 12 years in Emmerdale, and with Casualty’s George Rainsford (Call the Midwife, 2:22 A Ghost Story) returning as DSI Roy Grace, this world premiere of the seventh thrilling adaptation of Peter James’s best-selling novels cements the Grace series as the most successful modern-day crime stage franchise since Agatha Christie.
Back home in Brighton, DSI Grace investigates a cold case that leads him to the secretive world of fine art, but beneath the respectable veneer lurks a dark underworld of deception and murder. Ages 13+
★★★★★ ‘One of the best crime thrillers I’ve seen on stage… kill for a ticket!’ – Chichester Observer on Peter James’s Dead Simple
Ellen Kent Verdi’s La Traviata
Mon 24 Mar
Featuring 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
Featuring 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
Featuring 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+
Sathnam Sanghera
How British Imperialism Shaped the Globe
Sathnam Sanghera
How British Imperialism Has Shaped the Globe
The award-winning author and historian revealed how Empire continues to shape British life today in Empireland. Now, he joins us live to explore its lasting impact internationally.
Ministry of Science LIVE Science Saved the World
Direct from London’s West End, join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how it shapes the modern world we live in – with some loud bangs along the way! Ages 6+
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone-deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it. A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.
Kate Mosse Labyrinth Live Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth
This immersive show celebrates the 20th anniversary of her bestseller, blending music, imagery and film as Kate explores the inspirations behind her classic.
Milton Jones Ha!Milton
SKIP THE QUEUES
Get drinks and snacks delivered directly to your seat
Look out for QR codes in venue to place your order
Jon Culshaw Imposter Syndrome
The star of BBC Radio 4’s Dead Ringers, BBC One’s The Impressions Show and Channel 4’s Partygate takes his brand new show on the road, following a completely sold-out and critically-acclaimed season at the Edinburgh Festival.
Craig Revel Horwood Revelations
6 Apr
The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing is the master of the Glitter Ball. To celebrate the release of his debut solo album, Revelations, he’ll reveal his own, hidden talent during a Fab-U-Lous night of big songs, tall tales and glamour.
Some Enchanted Evening The English Musical Theatre Orchestra
5 Apr
This spring experience an unforgettable live orchestra centre-stage, performing your favourite classic showtunes from Oklahoma, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music and many more!
An Evening with Aggers and Tuffers
Cricket legends Aggers and Tuffers are BACK and ready to bowl you over as they return to the stage with their highly anticipated 2025 tour! Aggers and Tuffers are sure to entertain, so don’t miss out next spring.
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 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.
Beauty and the Beast Fri 13 Dec 7pm
Boys from the Blackstuff Thu 13 Feb 7.30pm
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of ) Thu 27 Feb 7.30pm
Little Women Thu 5 Jun 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 1pm
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.
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, of course, the pelvic-thrusting, showstopping Time Warp. Ages 12+
‘Fierce and fabulous fun!’ – Daily Express
‘Still the sexiest & funniest show in town.’
– Evening Standard
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The Smartest Giant in Town
Horrible Histories
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Wed 2 & Thu 3 Apr
George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it’s time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he’s the smartest giant in town… until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help – and his clothes!
This heartwarming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure.
A Little Angel Theatre and Fierylight co-production. Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Thu 8 – Sun 11 May
03/10/2024 14:33:27
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+
‘Absolutely lovely.’ – Time Out
G10+
Little Women
Anne-Marie Casey’s masterful new adaptation of Little Women breathes new life into one of the best-loved novels of all time.
Step into the world of sisterhood, courage and ambition, as the March sisters – tomboy Jo, beautiful Meg, sensitive Beth and spoilt Amy – navigate the challenges of the Civil War era, forging unbreakable bonds of love and family.
Inspired by author Louisa May Alcott’s own journey into womanhood, Little Women is as relevant today as it was at the time of its first release, proving that women can be bold, persistent, self-assured and the heroes of their own story.
Following the recent success of the Greta Gerwig film, this beautiful adaptation is a celebration of women, filled with laughter, tears and a theatrical heartwarming lifting of the spirits.
★★★★ ‘Stylish, humorous and compassionate, this is a lovingly crafted adaptation.’ – The Telegraph
Julian Clary A Fistful of Clary
Thu 15 May
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 16+
Nick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow: Show Pony
Fri 16 & Sat 17 May
After a sell out 2023 UK tour and extended run in London’s West End, Taskmaster and Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed returns as his criticallyacclaimed alter-ego Mr. Swallow with a brand new show. Ages 14+
December Beauty and the Beast
January 2025 The Girl on the Train
Ghost Stories
Summer 1954
February
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 (Thu & Sat)
Mon 27 Jan – Sat 1 Feb 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
Sathnam Sanghera: How British Imperialism Changed the Globe Tue 4 Feb 7.30pm
Milton Jones: Ha!Milton Sun 9 Feb 7.30pm
Boys from the Blackstuff
Tue 11 – Sat 15 Feb 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) Thu 13 Feb 7.30pm
Ministry of Science LIVE: Science Saved the World Sun 16 Feb 12.30pm & 4pm
The Shark is Broken
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
March A Man for All Seasons
Picture You Dead
April
Mon 17 – Sat 22 Feb 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)
Mon 24 Feb – Sat 1 Mar 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Thu 27 Feb 7.30pm
Tue 11 – Sat 15 Mar 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)
Tue 18 – Sat 22 Mar 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
Ellen Kent: Verdi’s La Traviata Mon 24 Mar 7.30pm
Ellen Kent: Puccini’s La Bohème Tue 25 Mar 7.30pm
Ellen Kent: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly Wed 26 Mar 7.30pm
Kate Mosse Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth Thu 27 Mar 7.30pm
Jon Culshaw: Imposter Syndrome Fri 28 Mar 7.30pm
The Smartest Giant in Town Wed 2 & Thu 3 Apr 1pm, 4pm (Wed), 10am, 1pm (Thu)
Some Enchanted Evening: The English Musical Theatre Orchestra Sat 5 Apr 7.30pm
Craig Revel Horwood: Revelations Sun 6 Apr 7.30pm
The Rocky Horror Show Mon 28 April – Sat 3 May 8pm (Mon – Thu), 5.30pm & 8.30pm (Fri, Sat)
May An Evening with Aggers & Tuffers Mon 5 May 7.30pm
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors Thu 8 – Sat 10 May 10.30am (Thu), 6.30pm (Fri), 2.30pm (Sat)
Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians Thu 8 – Sun 11 May 6.30pm (Thu & Sat), 10.30am (Fri), 11am (Sun)
Julian Clary: A Fistful of Clary Thu 15 May 7.30pm
Nick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow: Show Pony Fri 16 & Sat 17 May 7.30pm
June Little Women Tue 3 – Sat 7 Jun 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) Thu 5 Jun 7.30pm
Audio Described BSL Interpreted Relaxed
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button “THE BEST BRITISH MUSICAL IN DECADES” (WhatsOnStage) has blazed into the West End. This epic, intimate, and unforgettable hit “IS A MUSICAL TO TREASURE” (The Standard).
Based on the iconic short story by F Scott Fitzgerald and reimagined in a Cornish fishing village by award-winning writing team Jethro Compton and Darren Clark, this unique, actor-musician led story is “EPIC AND CINEMATIC WITH A TREMENDOUS SCORE” (Daily Mail). The 13-strong cast of actor-musicians playing 30 instruments perform “MIRACLES OF DEXTERITY ON STAGE” (The Times), bringing to life a heart-burstingly magical tale of a love that defies all odds.
Under the light of a full moon, something most curious occurs… Benjamin Button is born old. Bound to the fate of growing younger each day, Benjamin wants nothing more than to live a little life. But will he ever find a place to belong?
Now playing at London’s Ambassadors Theatre, don’t miss your chance to see this “SURE-FIRE WEST END HIT” (The i). You’ll love every second.
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(Open daily 9am-8pm, except Christmas Day. Bank holiday hours may vary).
Ticket prices
Based on the popularity of a performance and ticket availability, prices can change at any point during the show’s on-sale period. Due to the varying nature of our shows and their set design, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. For the most up-to-date information please check online. ATG+ Membership, group ticket prices and any special offers are subject to availability and can change or be withdrawn at any time. Family tickets are for 4 people with a maximum of 2 adults. ATG+ Membership offers are for a maximum of 4 tickets per card on selected seats, prices and performances. atgtickets.com/membership
Children
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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Plan your visit
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Conditions of sale
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Information about fees
Up to £1.75 from each ticket sold is used for the upkeep and improvements to your venue. We spend this wisely to give you the best experience possible, provide equal access for everyone and offer creative learning opportunities in local communities across the UK. Additional fees may also apply where we sell tickets for non-ATG venues, or for selected big name shows and performances. These additional fees may take the form of a per ticket booking fee and/or a one-off transaction fee. Please check our website for the most up-to-date ticket prices and fees. The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions, offers and fees.
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