Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham Brochure May '23 - February '24

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May 2023 - February 2024

Welcome Hello again and welcome to your first look at our new season at the Everyman Theatre, the first for all of us under the reign of a new monarch. We were delighted to celebrate our new King with a series of special community plays in our Irving Studio Theatre written, directed and performed by some of Gloucestershire’s finest talents. We hope you were able to join us for the performances and were as thrilled as we were with their efforts.

The upcoming season at the Everyman Theatre, as cliched as it may sound, truly presents something for everyone. As the end of the school term approaches, we’ve got a whole host of family entertainment in our Sizzling Summer of Fun. Performances include beloved television characters from In The Night Garden, family circus mayhem with the Splash Test Dummies, bubble artists, magic shows and a brand new musical featuring Winnie the Pooh and all his friends from the 100 Acre Wood.

We are also pleased to be able to give you a first look at the cast for our production of The Full Monty, which will open here at the Everyman Theatre, before embarking on an extensive national tour. The exciting new cast is led by Danny Hatchard (EastEnders, Ridley Road) and Jake Quickenden (Footloose, X Factor, Dancing On Ice). Don’t miss your chance to see this spectacular show before anyone else.

We are very aware of the pressures everyone is facing these days and we appreciate that you choose to spend your valuable time and resources with us here at the theatre. To help you make the best use of your resources we will continue to offer special discounts whenever possible. In our upcoming season we are pleased to offer 2 for 1 opening night tickets for productions as diverse and exciting as The Official Take That Musical Greatest Days and Agatha Christie’s best-selling Crime Thriller of all time, And Then There Were None, as well as special preview performances of The Full Monty with tickets as low as £22.

Finally, we would like to ask for your help with a very important project we are supporting. Over the past five years members of the theatre’s EveryVoice Choir have been busily building schools and other facilities for villagers in Sierra Leone. To support their work we will be hosting a gala evening of entertainment this July, to raise money for a nursery for the children of the Masama Village and provide much needed early years education. We hope you can join us for this very special evening and look forward to seeing you at the theatre.

Sincerely,

Mark Goucher, Chief Executive

@EverymanTheatreCheltenham @EverymanChelt

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Hospitality When visiting the Theatre for a show or just to have a coffee/drink or light lunch with colleagues or friends then we have the solution for you.

The Directors’ Lounge Experience An elegant, bright, private space located on the top floor of the theatre away from the hustle and bustle of the public bars.

Perfect for 8 – 15 guests prior to a performance or during the interval.

To reserve this space call 01242 572532 or email philip.breese@everymantheatre.org.uk

Matchams Restaurant On the second floor accessed by stairs or a lift is a comfortable airy space, where you can dine at selected shows and dates for pre-show lunch or supper from our well balanced two-course menu using the freshest of ingredients prepared in house.

You can also reserve a table on matinee days that don’t offer the pre-show menu and dine from our Café Menu which includes main courses. All dietary requirements are catered for and all the above can be booked online with your ticket.

Pre-Show Meals in Matchams

Available for all performances marked with this logo in the brochure.

The Café-Bar

Special Events

Offering homemade cakes, specialty coffees and freshly prepared light bites and main meals.

Book a private event, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner or any other meeting or celebration.

We use the freshest of ingredients prepared in house and all dietary requirements are catered for.

Tables can be booked for pre-show lunch or on non-performance days.

To book call 01242 572532 or email philip.breese@everymantheatre.org.uk

For enquiries call 01242 572532 or email

philip.breese@everymantheatre.org.uk

For all the above menus, packages, prices and how to book please visit our website everymantheatre.org.uk A special event noticeboard can be found on our website detailing dates for vintage teas and more.

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Heathers the Musical Greetings and salutations!

Following two smash hit West End seasons, a record-breaking run at The Other Palace and winning the WhatsOnStage award for BEST NEW MUSICAL, Heathers the Musical, the black comedy rock musical based on the eponymous 1988 film, embarks on a new national tour.

Westerberg High’s Veronica Sawyer is just another nobody dreaming of a better day. But when she joins the beautiful impossibly cruel Heathers and her dreams of popularity may finally come true, mysterious teen rebel JD teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but it is murder being a somebody.

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“SHEER JOYFUL EXUBERANCE” CITY AM

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“STILETTO SHARP” DAILY TELEGRAPH

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“PACKED WITH TALENT” THE INDEPENDENT

This production contains haze, loud noises including gunshots, flashing lights and strobe, strong language and mature themes including murder, suicide, sexual violence and references to eating disorders. Audience discretion is advised.

Tue 6 – Sat 10 June

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Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Wed, Thu & Sat 2.00pm

Tickets from £25

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Titanic - The Musical In the final hours of 14th April 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. 1517 men, women and children lost their lives.

Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own.

With music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book

by Peter Stone (Woman of the Year and 1776), the pair have collectively won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, an Olivier Award and three Tony awards.

The original Broadway production of Titanic The Musical won five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. This stunning production celebrates the 10th anniversary of its London premiere where it won sweeping critical acclaim across the board.

Previous cast images by Scott Rylander

Tue 13 – Sat 17 June

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Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Thu & Sat 2.00pm

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Saturday Night’s Variety Night – A Fundraiser for the children of Sierra Leone

Pam Ayres

Faye Hatcher

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Pam Ayres in a special performance of toe-tapping songs from her new musical Peter Pan with award-winning composer Louis Mander

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Magic and Mayhem from Mark Shortland

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Cheltenham’s very own saxophone and vocal sensation Kym Cypher accompanied by her fantastic all-star band

To help Simon and Jen accomplish their goals the Everyman Theatre is pleased to present a special evening of entertainment to raise funds to build the much-needed nursery for the children of the Kambia District of Sierra Leone. Saturday Night’s Variety Night will be a star-studded event presenting an eclectic line-up of performers including:

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Performances from the Everyman Theatre’s own EveryVoice Choirs

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Plus more acts to be announced

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Along with your host for the evening BBC Radio Gloucestershire and Radio 4’s Faye Hatcher

Sat 15 July

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Don’t miss this spectacular evening of entertainment in support of a very special cause.

In 2015 Simon and Jen David members of the Everyman Theatre’s Community Choir set out on an ambitious plan to build a primary school for the children in the Masama Village of Sierra Leone in just 12 weeks. Having completed their original task the pair are returning to build a nursery and offer musical education for the children of the village.

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Evening Time: 7.30pm

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Fastlove: The Tribute to George Michael

Splash Test Dummies

PART OF THE SIZZLING SUMMER OF FUN AT THE EVERYMAN THEATRE

Rub-a-dub-dub, The Dummies are bringing their splish-splashing circus to drown Cheltenham in tears of laughter!

The Splash Test Dummies are off on an exciting adventure of oceanic proportions! With a brilliant array of catch-your-breath stunt work, dazzling acrobatics, dexterous juggling and side-splitting, slapstick comedy, the Dummies are ready to roll out their beach towels and spring into an exciting hour of circus-filled hilarity for the whole family.

Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration!

Now touring in 18 countries, selling over 250,000 tickets worldwide. Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael.

Playing all the hits: Wake Me Up, Too Funky, Father Figure, Freedom, Faith, Knew You Were Waiting, Careless Whisper and many more.

“This show has everything and is just plain joyous. Grab your flippers and snorkel and join the Dummies diving from bathtubs to beaches on this wild aquatic ride!”

THE LIST UK

“Their circus, juggling and stunt work is sharp; their timing impeccable; and their core strength, frankly enviable!”

THE AGE

Tue 18 – Wed 19 July

Thu 20 July

Times: Tue 11.00am & 2pm, Wed 11am

Evenings: 7.30pm

Tickets from £16

Tickets from £24

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In The Night Garden Live

In the Night Garden Live is coming to the Everyman Theatre in 2023!

Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all!

You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. This show lasts just under an hour and your little ones will be amazed when they see a very special visit from the amazing flying Pinky Ponk.

There are other shows for young children, but as The Independent wrote, “there’s nothing quite like In the Night Garden Live.”

Pip-pip, onk-onk!

“The biggest family event this summer!”

The Independent

“The hottest ticket in town!”

The Mirror

“Excellent!”

Now in its 14th year, In the Night Garden Live is one of the UK’s favourite family events. Over 1.1 million people have seen it so far and it gets 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 13,653 parents’ reviews.

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Times: 10am, 1pm & 4pm

The Daily Telegraph

“Enchanting” Radio Times

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Dragons and Mythical Beasts DIRECT FROM THE WEST END! Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical Olivier Award Nominated show for all the family.

Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth.

Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you’d think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don’t wake the Dragon…

From the creators of the international smash hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life, don’t miss this spell-binding adventure, live on stage!

**** “Fantastical adventure for kids of all ages!”

WHATSONSTAGE **** “Mind-blowing puppet monsters!”

TIME OUT **** “Comical, spellbinding show!”

THE GUARDIAN

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The Official Take That Musical Greatest Days

BY TIM FIRTH FEATURING THE MUSIC OF TAKE THAT

Relight Your Fire with this sensational new production of Take That’s smash hit musical Greatest Days.

Greatest Days features more than 15 recordbreaking Take That songs, alongside a heart-warming and hilarious story of love, loss and laughter from award-winning writer Tim Firth that will make your heart Shine.

The musical follows five boy band obsessed best friends in the 1990s, who reunite over 20 years later to see their heartthrobs one last time in what could be the Greatest Days of their life.

Previously titled The Band, the show broke box office records and delighted audiences around the United Kingdom when it performed from 2017 – 2019.

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Take That’s first ever UK number 1 single Pray and coinciding with the summer 2023 release of the official movie of this smash hit musical – Greatest Days is sure to be a night out at the theatre you will Never Forget.

***** “AN UTTER JOY” Daily Mail “IT’S HEART BREAKING, HEART-SOARING, IT’S ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!” Graham Norton

Take That

Mon 24 – Sat 29 July

Evenings: Mon – Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 5.00pm & 8.30pm

Tickets from £20

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PART OF THE SIZZLING SUMMER OF FUN AT THE EVERYMAN THEATRE

Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE BIG TOP BIRTHDAY! In 2023 we mark the 10th Anniversary of Sarah and Duck, but it is also someone else’s special day. Join Sarah and her best friend Duck as they plan the ultimate circus soiree to help Scarf Lady celebrate her birthday. With entertainment lined up from a whole host of your favourite friends, including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, the party is ready to go! Let’s just hope the weather holds out…

Mon 7 August

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Times: 1.30pm - 4.00pm

Bursting with all the charm from the BAFTA awardwinning CBeebies show, Sarah and Duck’s enchanting world is brought to life by the team behind The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Twirlywoos Live. Packed full of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday promises to be a celebration for the whole family!

***** “A must see. Equally as enjoyable for little people and big people!”

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The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to the Everyman Theatre.

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!

Thu 10 – Sat 12 August

Times: Thu 2:00 & 4:00pm, Fri & Sat 11.00 & 2.00pm

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Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised!

**** “This Tiger is the cat’s meow” The Times Tickets from £16

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A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood.

Based on the book by Judith Kerr.

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A Tribute To The Carpenters

Lost In Music: One Night at the Disco

Time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true.

Join us as we recreate the Magical 70s taking you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco!

A brand-new show featuring Gordy Marshall’s British Carpenters and starring Sally Creedon plus musicians from London’s West End. Includes Close to You, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, Please Mr Postman, Goodbye to Love and many more.

Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists including Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.

The feel-good show of the year! Lose yourself with us and leave your troubles at home!

“Party the night away...you’ll love it” BBC RADIO TEES

*This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.

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Tue 8 August

Wed 9 August

Evenings: 7.30pm

Evenings: 7.30pm

Tickets from £26

Tickets from £26

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Salt The Musical

Seussical Kids

I week, 30 performers, 2 performances and bundles of fun and laughter.

This hilarious, historical musical, first produced

by Barnstorm Youth Thetre Project in 2016 will take to the take to the Everyman Theatre’s main stage this summer.

This is a high-energy, fun filled week of intensive rehearsals to create a show, which all friends, family and performers will love.

For ages 8 - 12

Expect magic, mayhem, mischief and every musical style from folk rock to pop.

Join the professional, creative team for 8 days of singing, dancing, acting, fun and friendship as we work toward a high-quality performance on the main stage at the end of the week.

For ages 13 - 20

Wed 9 - Fri 18 August

Mon 31 July - Fri 4 August

(excluding 12, 13 August)

10am - 4pm

£250 per participant

£150 per participant

Full and part bursaries available

Full and part bursaries available

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The Bodyguard: The Musical BASED ON THE WARNER BROS. FILM. SCREENPLAY BY LAWRENCE KASDAN

The international, award-winning smash-hit musical THE BODYGUARD is back! Starring ZOE BIRKETT* (ITV’s Pop Idol, Moulin Rouge, The Great British Bake Off Musical) as Rachel Marron and AYDEN CALLAGHAN (Emmerdale, Hollyoaks) as Frank Farmer.

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love.

A ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Greatest Love Of All, Million Dollar Bill, I Wanna

Mon 21 – Sat 26 August

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Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.

***** “THE HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN” Sunday Mirror “YOU GO IN HUMMING THE TUNES, YOU COME OUT WHOOPING THEM!” The Independent

* Zoe Birkett will perform the role of ‘Rachel Marron’ at all evening performances only. Cast and performance schedule subject to change without notice.

Tickets from £24

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PART OF THE SIZZLING SUMMER OF FUN AT THE EVERYMAN THEATRE

The Highland Joker presents

Morgan & West’s

The Bubble Show For Kids

Massive Magic Show For Kids

Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes!

Roll up, roll up! Morgan & West are back with a massive magic show for kids (and their childish grown-ups)!

The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles, and even fire bubbles!

Expect gawps, gasps, and guffaws in this relentlessly funny and fantastical magic filled extravaganza, guaranteed to delight those aged five and 105, and indeed everyone in between!

Actor, storyteller, and Guinness World Record holder, The Highland Joker, is one of the top bubble artists in the world, bringing you an interactive, fun, international award-winning bubble extravaganza!

Suitable for ages 3-12+ ***** “Flawlessly simple and full of wonder.”

DEADLINE NEWS **** “Engaging showmanship from bubble maestro the Highland Joker” THE LIST

Morgan & West have shown their scientific skills in Unbelievable Science (national tour), brought good will to all with their Great Big Christmas Magic Show (national tour), attempted to escape The Slammer (CBBC), and even fooled Penn & Teller (ITV/CW Network). This season they’re hitting the road with their brand-new magic show full of their trademark wit, whimsy, and wall-to-wall silliness.

Conjuring capers, mysterious magic tricks, larger than life laughs, and fantastic facial furniture all crammed into one hour of non-stop fun for all the family.

Suitable for ages 5+

Tue 29 August

Wed 30 August

Time: 2.00pm

Time: 2.00pm

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Tickets from £14

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“ENCHANTING!” -Time Out

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Winnie The Pooh PRESENTED BY ROCKEFELLER PRODUCTIONS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ROYO, AND IN ASSOCIATION WITH DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS

Disney’s iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, and Owl (oh... and don’t forget Tigger too!) have come to life in a beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation.

Featuring the Sherman Brothers’ classic Grammy Award-winning music with further songs by A.A. Milne, this beautiful fresh stage adaptation is told with stunning life-sized puppetry through the eyes of the characters we all know and love, in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood.

Created by renowned family entertainment creator Jonathan Rockefeller, this new adventure heads to the U.K. following a record-breaking New York premiere in 2021. **** “A delightful treat for audiences of all ages.”

Theatre News **** “A lovingly crafted adaptation” WhatsOnStage **** “Full of heart-warming and wholesome joy” Broadway World **** “Trust me, you don’t want to miss this” All That Dazzles

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The Full Monty AN EVERYMAN THEATRE, CHELTENHAM AND BUXTON OPERA HOUSE CO-PRODUCTION

There are no heroes in Simon Beaufoy’s heartfelt play, just a group of lads trying to regain their dignity and pride. This fast and funny play is still very much of our time, as again we are hit by a cost-of-living crisis. Gaz and his mates are down on their luck and feel they have been thrown on the scrap heap, but they are determined to fight back and bare a little more than they ever thought they would have to.

As in the 1997 smash hit film, this brand-new production is a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, laughs and heartbreak. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the film on a major national tour. Book now to relive the music of the 90’s and have a great night out in the company of our group of lads as they work to put on the show of their lives.

Special preview performances Thur 14 & Mon 18 September All tickets £22

Featuring a hot man for everyone! Starring Danny Hatchard (EastEnders, Ridley Road, Our Girl, SCROOGE) as Gaz, Jake Quickenden (Footloose, Hair, X Factor, Dancing on Ice) as Guy and Bill Ward (Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) as Gerald, with Neil Hurst (Fat Friends the Musical, All Creatures Great and Small, Coronation Street) as Dave, Ben Onwukwe (The Shawshank Redemption, Professor T, Marcella) as Horse and Nicholas Prasad (Around the World in 80 days, The Comedy of Errors, Doctors) as Lomper.

When it comes to keeping you entertained this lot go The Full Monty!

“Bursting with wit and deeply touching” THE TELEGRAPH

OPENING IN CHELTENHAM PRIOR TO A NATIONAL TOUR! Thu 14 – Sat 23 September

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GARY BARLOW AND TIM FIRTH’S THE MUSICAL

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BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS GARY BARLOW AND TIM FIRTH’S

Calendar Girls the Musical Inspired by the story of the Calendar Girls.

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

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

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

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‘A LIFE-ENHANCING THRILL’ SUNDAY MIRROR

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‘A SOARING, EMOTIONAL AND HILARIOUS TRIUMPH’ THE SUN

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‘IT’S GORGEOUS. IT’S A BEAUT!’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

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

STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED! Tue 26 – Sat 30 September

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Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None With twists and turns to keep audiences guessing until the very end, Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None is the best-selling crime novel of all time with more than 100 million copies sold worldwide.

Ten strangers are lured to a solitary mansion off the coast of Devon. When a terrible storm cuts them off from the mainland, and with their hosts mysteriously absent, the true reason for their presence on the island becomes horribly clear, as secrets from their past come back to haunt each and every one of them.

Directed by Lucy Bailey (Witness for the Prosecution, now in its 6th year in London), this brand-new production will keep you on the edge of your seat… Genuinely terrifying….

Don’t miss Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, coming to the Everyman Theatre this Autumn.

“None of us will ever leave this island” “Gripping entertainment.” ****

“Bailey turns the screw with every scene.” ****

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On Lucy Bailey’s Love From A Stranger

On Lucy Bailey’s Gaslight

And Then There Were None © 1939, 1943 Agatha Christie Limited.

All rights reserved.

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, AGATHA CHRISTIE and the Agatha Christie Signature are registered trademarks of Agatha Christie Limited in the UK and elsewhere. All rights reserved.

Tue 3 – Sat 7 October

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Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Wed, Thu & Sat 2.00pm

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John Robins: Howl

An Evening Without

Someone Like You: The Adele Songbook

TICKETS SELLING FAST

Howl with the Hounds of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights!

Someone Like You - The Adele Songbook is an outstanding live concert performance featuring stunning vocals, a super-talented band and an incredible repertoire of all your favourite Adele hits – including songs from the brand-new album 30.

Edinburgh Comedy Award winning comedian and ARIA award-winning broadcaster John Robins embarks on his first stand-up tour since 2019.

If you’ve seen him before you know what to expect; rage, anxiety and a lot of laughs.

If you haven’t seen him before, strap the f**k in.

Warning: Show may contain strong language and themes of an adult nature.

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Kate Bush

She’s not there - but you are.

Whether you’ve been a fan for decades or recently joined the shoal via the Stranger Things phenomenon, there has never been a better time to release your inner Bush and celebrate at this joyful, unique and mind-blowing show.

Following its sold-out, critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe runs, two Soho Theatre seasons and 20202022 UK tours this smashhit, award-winning show comes to the Everyman Theatre for the first time!

Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC Special, the outstanding Katie Markham leads this worldclass show, from powerhouse vocal performances to intimate acoustic songs, and is the perfect concert for any Adele fan - faithfully re-creating her four record-breaking albums.

Mon 9 October

Tue 10 October

Wed 11 October

Monday: 7.30pm

Evening: 7.30pm

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets from £25.50

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The Classical Ballet and Opera House presents: Three of the most popular ballets of all time featuring incredible choreography and breath-taking music performed by an impressive cast of over 30 dancers and musicians.

Giselle

Swan Lake

The Nutcracker

Composed by Adolphe Adam.

Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

The tragic tale of the heartbroken peasant girl Giselle, driven mad by despair over her love of the handsome, yet unfaithful Prince Albrecht.

A haunting story of innocence, betrayal and the redemptive power of love. One of the most celebrated classical ballets of all time.

The most famous ballet of all time capturing the full range of human emotion from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy. Swan Lake presents some of ballet’s most famous scenes including the resplendent pas de deux for Siegfried and Odette in Act II. A wonderful evening out which will create memories to cherish long after the curtain falls.

A magical and lavish ballet for any season. Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic and love are just some of the elements brought together for this highly accessible ballet full of familiar music including the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Join us this Autumn for the eternal favourite.

Thu 12 October

Fri 13 October

Sat 14 October

Time: 7.30pm

Times: 2.00pm & 7.30pm

Times: 2.00pm & 7.30pm

Tickets from £35 No concessions

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Tickets from £35 No concessions

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Sister Act DIRECT FROM THE WEST END Brace yourselves Sisters! The habit is coming to Cheltenham!

Starring TV and West End legend Lesley Joseph as Mother Superior, don’t miss this eagerly anticipated 2023 Olivier Award-nominated production of the Broadway and UK smash hit musical Sister Act. Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found – a convent! Encouraged to help the struggling choir, she helps her fellow sisters find their true voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.

Featuring original music by Tony and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted) and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, this heavenly musical is joyous and uplifting in equal measures. A musical sent from above, Sister Act is the brilliant, must-see show which raises the spirits and warms the soul time after time.

Mon 16 – Sat 28 October

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Tickets from £22

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Madagascar The Musical Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – The Musical follows all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends – Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo – have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape – with the help of some prodigious penguins – to explore the world.

This wacky adventure for the whole family is brought to life by Selladoor Worldwide, the producers behind Guess How Much I Love You, Mr Men and Little Miss, Footloose and Fame.

Madagascar – The Musical is directed by awardwinning Kirk Jameson with choreography from Fabian Aloise. Designed by Tom Rogers, with Lighting Design by Howard Hudson, Sound Design

by Chris Whybrow, Musical Supervision from Mark Crossland, Puppet Design by Max Humphries and Puppet Direction from Emma Brunton.

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, you’ll have no choice but to Move It, Move It!

Tue 31 Oct – Sat 4 Nov

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Stranger Sings

Straight from New York, to a sell-out run in London, we’re thrilled to announce the nationwide Theatre Tour of Stranger Sings is coming to Cheltenham! This awardwinning sci-fi spoof is a wild, irreverent twist on the hit Netflix series - in all its hair-raising, blockbuster glory.

So, hop(per) on your bike and grab your transmitter radio (don’t forget your inhaler); because saving your friends is the answer to this never ending story.

No mouth-breathers allowed.

Take a trip with your favourite gang on a night of indulgent pop culture references, heavy synth, poor parenting, dancing demogorgons and maybe - just maybe - you might find justice for Barb along the way.

Tue 14 – Wed 15 Nov

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HHHH ‘BRILLIANT.

IT HOLDS THE AUDIENCE IN A VICE LIKE GRIP’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

A life in the balance. Twelve men. One verdict.

STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED

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Twelve Angry Men WRITTEN BY REGINALD ROSE

****

Following a recording-breaking West End season, this powerful production of TWELVE ANGRY MEN is back in session!

Reginald Rose’s gripping courtroom thriller has been hailed as ‘the classiest, most intelligent drama playing on the West End’. It brings the 1957 threetime Academy Award nominated film, considered one of the great ‘must-sees’ of all time, to the stage.

A jury has murder on their minds and a life in their hands as they decide the fate of a young delinquent accused of killing his father. But what appears to be an open and shut case soon becomes a huge dilemma, as prejudices and preconceived ideas about the accused, the trial, and each other turn the tables every which way, until the nail-biting climax…

‘A TRIUMPH’ DAILY MAIL

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‘THIS GRIPPING MEDIATION REMAINS THE CLASSIC EXPRESSION OF LIBERY HUMANITY’ DAILY EXPRESS

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‘KNIFE-EDGE STUFF’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

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‘SUBTLY BRILLIANT’ DAILY MIRROR

Now it’s your turn to witness a ‘BRILLIANT’, ‘RIVETING’, ‘TRIUMPH’ of a show.

Mon 6 – Sat 11 November

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Uncanny: I Know What I Saw

Reginald D. Hunter: The Man Who Could See Through S@!t – A Work In Progress

Do you believe in ghosts? Are UFOs real? Is the impossible possible?

In Uncanny: I Know What I Saw, you’ll be immersed in the sights, sounds and scares of brand new, real-life stories of the supernatural, from ghosts and poltergeists to UFO sightings and other strange encounters. Watch as these creepy, thrilling tales are brought to life on stage by Danny Robins, host of the popular podcasts The Battersea Poltergeist and The Witch Farm, and his ever-present team of experts.

Is what happened genuinely supernatural or can it be explained?

Are you #TeamBeliever or #TeamSceptic?

In these supercharged socio-political times the challenge is more and more becoming separating what’s true and what’s real.

Lucille Hunter proudly proclaimed “It’s easy to see through sh@!t, the hard part is acting like you ain’t.” Join Reginald D. Hunter for an hour of exploring this phenomena in this progressive work in a pre next-variant world.

As seen on Live at the Apollo, HIGNFY, and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

You’ll even have a chance to share your own stories, if you dare.

Warning: This show will make you jump, laugh, think and question the very nature of reality!

“A latter-day Alfred Hitchcock .”

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***** “Comedy of a rare scope” TIMES Warning: Show may contain strong language and themes of an adult nature.

Mon 13 November

Thu 16 November

Evening: 7.30pm

Evenings: 7.30pm

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“Top class family fun to rival anything the West End can offer”

“Polished, professional, and laugh out loud funny, we had an absolute ball”

Gloucestershire Live

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Mother Goose WRITTEN & CO-DIRECTED BY SAM HOLMES CHOREOGRAPHED & CO-DIRECTED BY NICK WINSTON

Tweedy is back taking on his biggest challenge ever… playing Mother Goose!

Get ready for a fun-filled family adventure with the Everyman Theatre’s classic tale of Mother Goose!

Gloucestershire’s favourite clown – Tweedy – is back and ready to tackle his most daring pantomime stunt yet – performing as a DAME! Will he lay an egg or will his performance be worth its weight in gold?

With dazzling costumes, stunning sets, incredible music and a healthy dose of the Everyman Theatre’s must-see magic; Mother Goose is the perfect pantomime experience for the entire family!

Get your tickets now and don’t miss Tweedy in a crackin’ panto egg-stravagander from the team that brought you Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Dick Whittington and His Cat Tweedy!

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11.00am

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Fri 24 November – Sun 7 January

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Also booking for Christmas in the Irving Studio Theatre

A Christmas Carol

The Ugly Duckling

A Christmas Carol

The Ugly Duckling

It’s Christmas Eve and miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is paid an unexpected visit by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley, who announces the arrival of three spirits…

Poor little Ugly Duckling! All his brothers and sisters are the cutest things you’ve ever seen; but he’s awkward, scruffy and… well, ugly.

A Christmas Carol

This is the beginning of Charles Dickens’s iconic story of greed, selfishness and ultimate redemption; a story that is as much a part of Christmas as figgy pudding, the baubles on the tree and… well, Christmas carols.

Dickens’s book is given a brand new adaptation by the Everyman Theatre’s Creative Director Paul Milton, and promises to be an accessible, moving and fast-paced production, suitable for all the family. A show that will get you into the Christmas spirit, while asking you to think about its messages along the way.

What can you do when you don’t fit in? How do you cope if you’re different? Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale of individuality, rejection and acceptance is brought vividly to life in this new adaptation for children ages 3 to 7 and their families. Come along, join in, sing the songs and have a load of fun with the duck family and their friends in and around the pond.

A heart-warming show told in the comfort of the Everyman’s intimate Irving Studio Theatre.

Fri 24 November – Sat 30 December

Thu 30 November – Sat 30 December

Tickets from £13 IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

Tickets from £8.50 Earlybird tickets available until October 13

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A Beautiful After-Dark Experience For All The Family!

24 November – 30 December 2023 ★★★★★

‘...A breathtaking trail through light, colour and fantasy...’

Book EarlyBird tickets online at Everymantheatre.org.uk/sudeley or by phone on 01242 705 555

THE QUEENS ARE BACK!

DIVORCED H BEHEADED H LIVE!

SIX The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Cheltenham, following its previous sell-out success!

Winner of the Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (New York Times).

***** “I’d give this ridiculously fun musical six stars if I could” Sunday Express ***** “Captivating and exhilarating” Attitude

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.

Think you know the rhyme, think again...

Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE!

***** “The most uplifting new British musical I have ever had the privilege to watch” Evening Standard ***** “Exhilarating entertainment from six killer Queens” Daily Express ***** “A royal treat’” Daily Telegraph

Tue 30 Jan – Sat 10 Feb

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong KENNY WAX LTD AND STAGE PRESENCE LTD PRESENT THE MISCHIEF PRODUCTION

***** ‘A FEAST OF SUMPTUOUS SILLINESS’ Radio Times

Causing pan-demonium nationwide!

The creators of The Play That Goes Wrong return with another catastrophic disaster!

Following their multi award-winning sell-out success with The Play That Goes Wrong, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery and the BBC TV series The Goes Wrong Show, Mischief return with their riotous spin on a timeless classic, the West End smash hit Peter Pan Goes Wrong.

**** ‘A STREAM OF FAILURES YOU WON’T WANT TO END’ Time Out

The members of the Cornley Drama Society are back on stage, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M Barrie’s much-loved tale. But will they ever make it to Neverland?

**** ‘COMEDY GOLD’ Daily Telegraph **** ‘A RIOT OF ENJOYABLE MADCAP-ERY’ Evening Standard

Mischief’s unique brand of hilarious, ‘gut-busting’ comedy (New York Times), has found universal appeal. Don’t miss Peter Pan Goes Wrong back in Cheltenham and brace yourselves for an awfully big adventure!

Previous 2019/20 UK Touring Cast. Photos by Alastair Muir

Tue 9 – Sun 14 April

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Shrek The Musical Featuring a stellar cast led by theatre legend Antony Lawrence (The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Matilda the Musical, We Will Rock You), Strictly Come Dancing star and leading lady Joanne Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing, The Addams Family) as the beloved Princess Fiona, OlivierAward nominated James Gillan (Everybody’s Talking about Jamie) as the evil Lord Farquaad, and Theatre favourite Brandon Lee Sears (Dreamgirls, Come From Away, Motown) as the loveable Donkey.

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

A perfect night out for the whole family, this award-winning show is the unmissable musical spectacular for all ages and will have you singing and dancing all the way home.

Tue 12 – Sun 17 March

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Also Booking

Giovanni Pernice: Let Me Entertain You

The ultimate showman returns!

Giovanni Pernice is back in 2024 for his brand new live tour - LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU.

A show of non-stop action - prepare to be entertained. Dancer, performer, showman…

Giovanni is THE Entertainer!

*****

The Strictly Come Dancing champion and BAFTA winner is the epitome of live entertainment.

Giovanni will be joined by a world class cast of professional dancers and West End performers to bring you an unforgettable experience.

Tue 20 – Wed 21 February

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“A masterclass in entertainment” ABERDEEN PRESS AND JOURNAL

Tickets from £40

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Also Booking

Life of Pi WINNER OF EVERY MAJOR PLAY AWARD INCLUDING 5 OLIVIERS THE WEST END ‘THEATRICAL PHENOMENON’ EMBARKS ON ITS BIGGEST JOURNEY YET (Telegraph)

After an epic storm in the Pacific Ocean, Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger.

Based on the best-selling book by Yann Martel, the five-star hit show comes to the Everyman Theatre.

Winner of five Olivier Awards, including Best New Play! After conquering the West End and Broadway, the ***** ‘theatrical phenomenon’ (Telegraph) embarks on its biggest adventure yet.

Jaw-dropping visuals and world-class puppetry combine in a unique and ‘breathtaking’ (The Times) theatrical event that is ‘a wonder to behold’ (Daily Mail).

Tue 4 – Sat 15 June 2024

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Based on the global phenomenon and winner of the Man Booker Prize, selling over fifteen million copies worldwide, Life Of Pi is the hugely popular story of an epic journey of endurance and hope.

Don’t miss the West End and Broadway spectacle on its first ever UK tour.

Tickets from £24

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Irving Studio Theatre

Steve Ashley

We’ll Let You Know

Cecil Beaton’s Diaries

Steve Ashley is one of British folk’s finest singer-songwriters.

His songs have been covered

by Fairport Convention, Ralph McTell & Wizz Jones, Show of Hands, Martin Simpson and many others.

After a lengthy period out of the business, veteran actor Bobby Roberts has been invited to an audition.

For the first time ever, the diaries of photographer and stylist Sir Cecil Beaton are dramatised for the stage, to accompany his most iconic and lesser-seen photographs and designs.

His award-winning debut album, Stroll On (1974) is a folk-rock classic and he’s since released 12 critically acclaimed albums of original songs. If you like songs that are edgy, challenging and compassionate - and sometimes very funny - then don’t miss this performance.

Auditions can be tricky at the best of times and this is made no easier when Bobby is plunged into the brave new world of immersive and participative theatre. Will he sink or will he swim?

Find out as Dreamshed Theatre presents ‘We’ll let you Know’ - a humorous look at the actor’s lot.

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Beaton’s photographs showed his versatility; his diaries exposed the cost. Even his triumphant designs for My Fair Lady never stopped his doubts. And his passion for Greta Garbo found fulfilment only in his writing.

Blisteringly funny and at times deeply moving, with appearances ranging from the Queen Mother and Elizabeth Taylor to Churchill and Capote, the diaries paint a self-portrait of the 20th century’s most compelling dandy.

The diaries are adapted and performed by Richard Stirling, whose recent credits as an actor include appearances in Bridgerton and The Man who Fell to Earth.

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Sat 20 May

Thu 15 - Sat 17 June

Fri 23 - Sat 24 June

Times: 8.00pm

Times: 7.45pm

Times: 7.45pm

All Tickets £15

All tickets £13.50/£12

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Through A Glass Darkly

Sense and Sensibility

A Boy Called Anne

February 2020.

“I wish, as well as everybody else, to be perfectly happy; but, like everybody else, it must be in my own way.”

“Well-behaved women rarely make history.”

The Conservative Party are recent winners of the General Election and have taken the UK out of the European Union.

Two more patients have tested positive for Coronavirus in England bringing the total number of cases to fifteen.

And the Prime Minister has been assassinated…

A new thriller by Nick Wilkes.

PRESENTED BY MALVERNBARD

Unfairly compelled to leave their family home and left almost destitute by their brother and his spiteful wife, the Dashwood sisters and their mother must make a new beginning. Despite their very different personalities, both the prudent, sensible Elinor and the impulsive, open-hearted Marianne suffer great sorrows in their affairs of the heart yet they finally find contentment and peace in their new lives.

With dazzling wit, humour and sharp characterisations, Austen’s captivating story is brought to vivid life by Hotbuckle, in this new version by Adrian Preater.

… and there is no finer example than Anne Bonny. Anne may have existed in a man’s world, but she made it her own and became one of the most fearsome and skilled pirates of the ‘Golden Age’.

From an inauspicious start in Ireland to one of the most wanted pirates of her day, Anne’s story is an incredible tale of friendship, violence and tragedy that has captured imaginations for centuries.

Tortive Theatre (Shakespeare’s Fool) presents this new one-actor show, starring Genevieve Lowe as the Pirate Queen herself, as she tells her own tale of love, sorrow, and adventure on the high seas.

PRESENTED BY TORTIVE THEATRE

PRESENTED BY HOTBUCKLE

Thu 29 June - Sat 1 July

Wed 5 - Thu 6 July

Times: 7.45pm

Times: 7.45pm

Fri 1 – Sat 2 September

Matinee: Thu & Sat 2.00pm

Matinee: Thu 2.00pm

Times: 7.45pm

All tickets £13.50/£12

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Casting The Runes

Alice in Wonderland

The Making Of Lucy

“Who is this who is coming...”

Drawing on the wealth of peculiar episodes from both Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, Box Tale Soup invite you down the rabbit hole into a timeless world of wondrous fantasy.

Lucy is on a mission to discover more about her family history.

You are invited to the edge of your seat, on a journey to the darkest corners of the night…

Expert on the so-called supernatural, Edward Dunning is a scholar and a sceptic. But when he crosses paths with the mysterious Mr. Karswell, Dunning’s life becomes a waking nightmare.

A chilling new adaptation of M.R. James’ classic ghost stories featuring remarkable puppetry and a haunting original soundtrack.

Our advice? Don’t come alone...

**** “They are wonderful...”

The Times **** “Simply wonderful...”

The Wee Review

Carroll’s Wonderland floods onto the stage in a whirl of strange contraptions and curious characters. No matter how young or old, everyone will find their own moment of magic in Wonderland and make it safely home again – the only danger is, you may not want to leave!

**** “Ingenious.”

The Stage

As she unpicks the past she discovers through sparkling dialogue, original music and songs the truth behind the story of Ernest Gimson and the Barnsley brothers, designers and makers of wonderful buildings and furniture who came down from the Midlands to the Cotswolds early in the twentieth century Stroud Theatre Company bring the latest play from local author Frank Hatt. Frank’s previous plays produced by STC include Courtship, Elderly People Crossing and The Amazing and Preposterous Constance Smedley.

**** “Endlessly enjoyable” A Younger Theatre PRESENTED BY BOX TALE SOUP

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Thu 21 - Sat 23 Sep 7.45pm

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Thu 28 - Sat 30 Sep

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He Does What?!

Andy Irvine

Philip Douch reads stories for grown-ups. He chats for a bit, and then he reads you his stories. Disarmingly simple.

Probably unlike anything you’ve seen before. Full of laughs and sometimes gently moving.

Warm, witty and fun.

Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice is one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland.

He has been hailed as “a tradition in himself.”

Last seen at The Everyman as Eddie The Eagle’s Dad in Fly Eddie Fly, Philip has read at The Green Man festival and at the Cheltenham Literature Festival (oh, and at a Pirates Party…).

‘A huge high…. I haven’t laughed so much for ages.’

‘Thank you for bringing joy into my evening.’

‘The evening was a triumph.

Really really fun and the audience loved it!’

Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout his over 50-year career. From Sweeney’s Men in the mid 60s, to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s, his duo with Paul Brady in the later 70s and then from Patrick Street to Mozaik, LAPD and Usher’s Island, Andy has been a world music pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians.

As a soloist, Andy fills the role of the archetypal troubadour with a show and a travelling lifestyle that reflect his lifelong influence, Woody Guthrie.

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What’s Wrong With Benny Hill?

Benny Hill died alone in his spartan flat in 1992, he was 68.

His body was undiscovered for several days. He was, and still is, one of the most successful comedians of all time.

Today The Benny Hill Show is broadcast regularly in over a hundred countries around the world. In Britain he has, effectively been ‘cancelled’. What’s Wrong with Benny Hill? is a brand-new comedy that explores the life and legacy of a very peculiar and brilliant comedian. It tells the story of his life and shows why he was considered by many of his peers to be the best.

Why has he been airbrushed from British Comedy History? Mark Carey, in his latest play sets out to address this question and to show how funny this unique and deeply private man was.

Wed 4 October

Fri 6 October

Mon 9 - Tue 10 October

Times: 7.45pm

Times: 8.00pm

Times: 7.45pm

All tickets £13.50/£12

All Tickets £16

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Steve Tilston

Steve Tilston is one of our most celebrated song smiths, widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music; the words, arrangements and subtle, quite superb guitar playing could be no one else.

Fatea Awards Male Vocalist of the Year 2015, proof if needed, that after more than 45 years in the business Steve can still deliver the goods; Truth to Tell one of The Telegraph’s best folk albums of 2015 too.

Halfway ‘Round The Bend – How I Lost My Mind & Found It Under the Kitchen Table Lived, written & performed by Dan Hagley (Nolly, Citizen Khan, The Archers).

An unflinchingly honest and cheerfully anarchic fusion of contemporary writing and standup comedy that explores what it really means to live, work and thrive with Mental Illness.

Contains LGBTQ+ themes.

The story of Steve’s ‘lost’ letter from John Lennon thrust Steve into the worldwide spotlight and was the inspiration for the Hollywood movie Danny Collins starring Al Pacino.

The Blackheart Orchestra The Blackheart Orchestra are multi-award winning, multiinstrumentalists Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Plkington.

They comprise a two person ‘orchestra’ playing up to 13 instruments in their unique live show. From their onstage ‘musical space station’ they create highly emotional modern rock music featuring a multitude of sounds and atmospheres from acoustic and electric guitars, bass and bowed guitar to piano, organ, vintage synthesisers, omnichord, melodica and electric percussion.

They have been described as a modern day Pink Floyd with influences from as far afield as Kate Bush, Portishead and Cocteau Twins to modern composers Steve Reich and Philip Glass.

“The more you listen, the more there is to discover.” Bob Harris PRESENTED BY BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ

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Thu 12 October

Fri 13 - Sat 14 October

Fri 20 October

Times: 8.00pm

Times: 7.45pm

Times: 7.45pm

All Tickets £19

All Tickets £13.50/£12

All Tickets £15

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

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John Law

Stories In The Dust Two travellers journey across the barren and dusty world that is their home. They make up songs and tell stories, inspired by the treasures they’ve collected from a time gone by.

One day they happen upon something extra special, a lucky find that promises to breathe life back into the empty land that surrounds them - is it a chance for change or will their hopes be dashed once again?

With live music, puppetry and clowning, Stories In The Dust is a funny, heartfelt, post-apocalyptic family show that takes you to another world. Join two intrepid explorers who are full of stories and full of hope but dangerously low on baked beans. Originally created with a seed fund from MAST Mayflower Studios and with support from Wiltshire Creative and Pound Arts.

Suitable for ages 5+

Hauntings & Night Terrors

Jazz in the Irving Studio Theatre

Hauntings Time: 7.45pm

Cheltenham Jazz presents another series of amazing Jazz in the Everyman’s Irving Studio Theatre.

An evening of three extraordinary, chilling ghost stories by M.R. James and E. F. Benson. After previous sell-out performances in the Irving Studio Theatre Gerard Logan returns for another evening of supernatural tales from two of the world’s greatest writers of ghost stories featuring Naboth’s Vineyard and The Hanging of Alfred Wadham by E.F. Benson and Oh, Whistle and I’ll Come to You, My Lad by M.R. James.

Night Terrors Time: 10.00pm Gerard Logan performs three more spine-tingling tales from master story teller E.F. Benson including The Dance, In The Tube and The Confession of Charles Linkworth.

The Paul Booth Quartet Monday 22 May

Paul is a multi-instrumentalist who is regularly chosen to perform with well-known artists. His band tonight consists of a talented lineup of pianist Tom Cawley, Michael Janisch bass and Rod Youngs on drums.

The John Law Re-Creations Quartet Monday 18 September

John Law introduces a wide variety of contemporary jazz with his ReCreations Quartet.Accompanied by Parliamentary Jazz Award winner Sam Crockatt on Saxophone, Henrik Jensen on bass and Alex Goodyear on drums.

The Edgar Marcias/ Tom Hill Latin Jazz Quintet Monday 23 October

Tue 31 October

Fri 3 November

Times: 11am & 2.00pm

All Tickets £13.50/£12

All Tickets £9.50

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IRVING STUDIO THEATRE

An evening of melody and rhythm of Brazilian Jazz, with plenty of humour from Tom Hill. Tom is joined by Edgar Macias piano, Chris Bowden Sax, Richard Sealy percussion and Miles Levin drums.

All Tickets £20

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Seating Plan

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Savers Group Savers Group Discounts are available on selected performances for groups of 10 or more.

Education Savers Special rates are available for schools and college groups of 10 or more.

For Group and School Bookings call Sally-ann Rhodes on 01242 695574, or email sally-ann.rhodes@ everymantheatre.org.uk

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Lap Seats (LS) Complimentary lap seat tickets available for children under 18 months who will not be occupying their own seat.

Discounts £3 off price bands 1-2 (on selected performances) for Priority Access Members (£1.50 in Studio Theatre) £2.00 off price bands 1-3 (on selected performances) for under 16s.

Only one discount or saver is available per ticket and proof of eligibility is required. All discounts and savers are subject to availability.

Please Note: Green seats may have restricted view or restricted legroom.

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Information How to book

Everyman Theatre

The Box Office is open Monday-Saturday for phone bookings 9.30am-6.00pm and in person 9.30am-7.30pm, unless there is no performance, in which case we close at 5.00pm.

Regent Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1HQ

We are normally closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays; however when a performance is taking place the Box Office will be open 2 hours beforehand.

Access Facilities Parking for blue badge holders in Regent Street.

Online: everymantheatre.org.uk

Level access for wheelchairs into the theatre from Regent Street.

By telephone: 01242 572573 Reservations: Reservations will be held for a maximum of 3 working days.

Wheelchair spaces are available in the Stalls (ramped access). One wheelchair space is available in the Irving Studio Theatre.

Refunds/Exchanges: We do not refund tickets, (unless the show is cancelled or there is a major change to the production) so please check carefully when booking. We will exchange tickets for another performance of the same production, if available, or, if we have sold out we will offer to resell your tickets; howeverP we offer no guarantee of sale. In both instances 48 hours notice is required and there is a fee of £2.00 per ticket.

One free ticket (main house only) for the carer of a person with disabilities who cannot attend events unaccompanied. Proof of eligibility in the form of a DLA or PIP certificate is required (except for wheelchair users P or the registered blind) when collecting free carer tickets.

Changes: This brochure is correct at time of printing. The Everyman Theatre reserves the right to make alterations to the programme, prices and/or casting.

Late Arrivals: Every effort will be made to admit latecomers as soon as a suitable break occurs, but admission is not guaranteed.

Accessible toilets on Stalls level.

Babies/Toddlers: Theatre visits are not recommended for children under two years, except for shows specifically aimed at children. Children under 12 will not be admitted without a parent or guardian. Booster seats are available in the stalls foyer for younger children.

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Large print brochures available on request

Parking: The nearest car park is the Regent Arcade multi-storey on Regent St, open from 8.00am-00.30am. Please note: the car park will close to incoming traffic at 8.00pm. Arrive after 5.30pm: £2.50. Arrive before 5.30pm: normal hourly charges apply to your stay. Customers can also pay online for parking before or up to 24 hours after leaving car park at www.cheltenham.gov. uk/parking.

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Please note: There is no wheelchair access from the Regent Arcade car park when the Regent Arcade shopping centre is closed.

Guide/assistance dogs welcome.

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We have an infra-red sound enhancement system in the main auditorium. Using a headset (with or without a hearing aid), you can boost the volume of the performance. Ask our usher at the kiosk for a headset.

Whenever Possible We Offer; • Audio described performances and touch tours.

Outside pantomime season, the suggested coach drop-off and pick-up point is Royal Well Bus Station, but waiting time is limited to 15 minutes.

• Captioned performances.

See www.cheltenham.gov.uk/parking for further details.

Please see individual performance pages or our website for further information.

Please note: The management reserves the right to ask any ticket holder causing a disturbance to leave the theatre without refund.

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• Relaxed performances.

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Calendar

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Performance

Venue

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The Tiger Who Came To Tea Thu 10 – Sat 12 August

Main House

p.15

Steve Ashley Sat 20 May

Irving Studio Theatre

p.52

A Tribute To the Carpenters Tue 8 August

Main House

p.16

The Paul Booth Quartet Mon 22 May

Irving Studio Theatre

p.57

Lost in Music Wed 9 August

Main House

p.16

Heathers The Musical Tue 6 – Sat 10 June

Main House

p.4

The Bodyguard Mon 21 – Sat 26 August

Main House

p.18

Titanic The Musical Tue 13 – Sat 17 June

Main House

p.6

The Bubble Show Tue 29 August

Main House

p.21

We’ll Let You Know Thu 15 – Sat 17 June

Irving Studio Theatre

p.52

Main House

p.21

Cecil Beaton’s Diaries Fri 23 – Sat 24 June

Irving Studio Theatre

p.52

Morgan & West’s Massive Magic Show For Kids Wed 30 August

Main House

p.22

Through A Glass Darkly Thu 29 June – Sat 1 July

Irving Studio Theatre

p.53

Winnie The Pooh Thu 31 August – Sat 2 September

Sense and Sensibility Wed 5 – Thu 6 July

Irving Studio Theatre

p.53

A Boy Called Anne Fri 1 – Sat 2 September

Irving Studio Theatre

p.53

Saturday Night’s Variety Night Sat 15 July

Main House

p8

The Full Monty Thu 14 – Sat 23 September

Main House

p.24

Main House

p.9

Irving Studio Theatre

p.57

Splash Test Dummies Tue 18 – Wed 19 July

The John Law Re-Creation Quartet Mon 18 September

Fastlove: The Tribute to George Michael Thu 20 July

Main House

p.9

Casting The Runes Thu 21 – Sat 23 September

Irving Studio Theatre

p.54

Main House

Irving Studio Theatre

p.54

In The Night Garden Live Sat 22 July

Alice in Wonderland Sat 23 September

Main House

p.26

The Official Take That Musical Greatest Days Mon 24 – Sat 29 July

Main House

Calendar Girls the Musical Tue 26 – Sat 30 September The Making of Lucy Thu 28 – Sat 30 September

Irving Studio Theatre

p54

Dragons and Mythical Beasts Thu 3 – Sat 5 August

Main House

p.11

And Then There Were None Tue 3 – Sat 7 October

Main House

p28

Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday Mon 7 August

Main House

p.14

He Does What?!

Wed 4 October

Irving Studio Theatre

p.55

p.10

p.12

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Andy Irvine Fri 6 October

Irving Studio Theatre

p.55

Uncanny: I Know What I Saw Mon 13 November

Main House

p.38

John Robins: Howl Mon 9 October

Main House

p.30

Stranger Sings Tue 14 – Wed 15 November

Main House

p.35

What’s Wrong With Benny Hill?

Mon 9 – Tue 10 October

Irving Studio Theatre

p.55

Reginald D Hunter Thu 16 November

Main House

p.38

An Evening without Kate Bush Tue 10 October

Main House

p.30

Main House

p.40

p.30

Mother Goose: The Everyman Theatre Pantomime Fri 24 November – Sun 7 January

Someone Like You: The Adele Songbook Wed 11 October

Main House

Irving Studio Theatre

p.42

p.31

A Christmas Carol Fri 24 November – Sat 30 December

The Classical Ballet and Opera House Thu 12 – Sat 14 October

Main House

Irving Studio Theatre

p.42

Irving Studio Theatre

p.56

The Ugly Duckling Thu 30 November – Sat 30 December

Steve Tilston Thu 12 October

p.44

Irving Studio Theatre

p.56

SIX Tue 30 January – Sat 10 February

Main House

Halfway ‘Round The Bend Fri 13 – Sat 14 October Sister Act Mon 16 – Sat 28 October

Main House

p.32

Peter Pan Goes Wrong Tue 9 – Sun 14 April

Main House

p.46

The Blackheart Orchestra Fri 20 October

Irving Studio Theatre

p.56

Shrek the Musical Tue 12 – Sun 17 March

Main House

p.48

The Edgar Macias/Tom Hill Latin Jazz Quintet Mon 23 October

Irving p.57 Studio Theatre

Giovanni Pernice: Let Me Entertain You Tue 20 – Wed 21 February

Main House

p.50

Stories In The Dust Tue 31 October

Irving p.57 Studio Theatre

Life of Pi Tue 4 – Sat 15 June

Main House

p.51

Madagascar the Musical Tue 31 October – Sat 4 November

Main House

Hauntings and Night Terrors Fri 3 November

Irving p.57 Studio Theatre

Twelve Angry Men Mon 6 – Sat 11 November

Main House

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p.36

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