Malvern Theatres Autumn 2025 by malvern_theatres

Celebrating the life-changing power of theatre

Coming Soon

• An additional 240-seat studio theatre

• The Forum Theatre will be more accessible and more comfortable

• A new workshop space for extra classes and courses

• An amphitheatre

• Improved access from Priory Park

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BRONZE MEMBERSHIP

£58 per annum

Senior Citizen £40

H £4 off up to two tickets per production*

H Exemption from Booking Fees

H £1 off up to two cinema tickets per film (Senior Bronze £1.50 off)

H Membership of the Standby Club

H Half a bottle of house wine free per two diners in our Bistro on Monday to Thursday evenings on production of membership card

GOLD MEMBERSHIP

£750 per annum

Gold Plus £950 per annum

H 30 tickets for best available seats* (Gold Plus - 40 tickets)

H £4 off additional theatre tickets*

H Exemption from Booking Fees

H Complimentary Programmes†

H Membership of the Standby Club

H Two free Cinema tickets per film

H Invitation to members’ Champagne Reception

H A free bottle of wine from our Exclusive Gold & Silver Members’ Wine list over dinner at our Bistro on production of membership card

H Listing as Gold Member in theatre programmes

SILVER MEMBERSHIP

£525 per annum

Silver Plus £650 per annum

H 18 tickets for best available seats*

(Silver Plus - 24 tickets)

H £4 off any additional theatre tickets*

H Exemption from Booking Fees

H Two free Cinema tickets per film

H Membership of the Standby Club

H Invitation to members’ Champagne reception

A free bottle of wine from our Exclusive Gold & Silver Members’ Wine list over dinner in our Bistro on Monday to Thursday evenings on production of membership card

H Listing as Silver Member in theatre programmes

* applies to productions which carry the membership logo

† terms & conditions apply

PLATINUM

MEMBERSHIP

£1100 per annum

H 50 tickets for best available seats*

H £4 off additional theatre tickets*

H Exemption from Booking Fees

H Complimentary Programmes†

H Membership of the Standby Club

H Two free Cinema tickets per film

H Invitation to members’ Champagne Reception

H A free bottle of wine from our Exclusive Gold & Silver Members’ Wine list over dinner at our Bistro on production of membership card

H Listing as Platinum Member in theatre programmes

MEMBERS DISCOUNTS

APPLY save money on your tickets (and help the theatre too ...)

Being a member of Malvern Theatres helps the theatre in a very direct way, and it also carries with it a range of benefits, including ticket discounts and exemption from booking fees. Details of the schemes are listed here and with membership discounts now applying to a wider range of shows than ever before, there’s never been a better time to join.

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Eves 7pm Wed & Sat Mats 2pm £11.20

Touring to Crescent Theatres, Birmingham, 12th Aug

Price includes 12% booking fee

This summer, Malvern Theatres Young Company returns to the stage with Brontë, Polly Teale’s powerful reimagining of the extraordinary and turbulent lives of the Brontë sisters.

In 1845, their brother, Branwell Brontë, disgraced and consumed by addiction, returns to the family home. As his descent into alcoholism and madness threatens to engulf the household, his sisters Anne, Charlotte, and Emily fight to hold their world together, finding escape and resilience through their writing.

In this gripping literary detective story, Polly Teale explores the fractious bonds between the Brontë siblings and the fierce creative drive that would leave a lasting legacy. First brought to life by the acclaimed Shared Experience theatre company in 2010, Brontë offers a compelling glimpse into the complex relationships, passions, and ambitions of three of Yorkshire’s most celebrated authors.

Directed by local actor Toby Burchell, this bold new production showcases the talent and spirit of Malvern Theatres’ own vibrant Young Company.

Following last year’s success of Fame the Musical, Malvern Theatres Young Company presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic rock-opera Jesus Christ Superstar in August 2025.

A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for decades, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events, but seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.

The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire. The iconic 1970s rock score contains such well-known numbers as Superstar, I Don’t Know How to Love Him and Gethsemane

This talented young company, directed and choreographed by Beyond the Barricade Company’s Andy Reiss and Katie Leeming, will bring to life a fresh and dynamic take on this classic story that will capture the attention of all audiences.

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Lyrics by Tim Rice

Malvern Theatres Young Company presents

Based on the original book A Squash and a Squeeze – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Jessica Parks is smart, compassionate, a true maverick at the top of her career as an eminent London Crown Court Judge. At work she’s changing and challenging the system one case at a time. But behind the robe, Jessica is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. While managing the impossible juggling act faced by every working mother, an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance. Can she hold her family upright?

Sun 31st Aug 4.30pm; Mon 1st Sept 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm Adults £21.28; Under 16s £19.04

in Priory Park

OUTDOOR CINEMA IS BACK IN PRIORY PARK!

Join us on Saturday 6th September for one of the greatest family films of all time; the Steven Spielberg classic E.T. the ExtraTerrestrial. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic! Refreshments will also be available from Malvern Theatres.

Rosamund Pike (Saltburn) makes her National Theatre debut as Jessica. Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie with this searing examination of modern masculinity and motherhood. Thurs 4th Sept 7pm £16.80

When an alien is inadvertently left behind on earth, he finds refuge with a lonely youngster named Elliot. As Elliot and E.T. bond, it soon becomes clear that E.T. must find his way home before government officials capture him and experiment upon him. Together, E.T., Elliot and Elliot’s family and friends help reunite E.T. with his spaceship.

Cert: U Sat 6th Sept 7.45pm £7.50

Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to announce a new extended adaptation of their hugely successful production of Charles Dickens’ nervetingling masterpiece The Signalman. Set in 1880, this is the exquisitely unnerving tale of a tormented signalman who is haunted by visions of impending disaster on his isolated stretch of line. Can a well meaning traveller, who chances upon the lonely signal box while out walking, calm the man’s fears before he spirals into self destruction?

Featuring a stunning set and video projections, this is the perfect way to spend a dark autumn or winter’s evening...

Chris Walker is probably best known for his fifteen years playing Rob Hollins in Doctors, as well as regular roles in Merseybeat, Playing the Field, The Bill and Coronation Street.

John Burton is best known for his ongoing portrayal of Sergeant Goodfellow in the hugely successful worldwide series Father Brown, along with regular character of Alan Gordon in Brookside.

“Expect to be shocked in your seat and feel your spine tingle” Gloucestershire Echo

“Expertly executed... genuinely unnerving and skilfully conveyed” Daily Post

“Engrossing...terrifying” North Wales Pioneer

“A spine-tingling treat” Hemel Hempstead Gazette

“A triumph” Birmingham Mail

It’s time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true with A Tribute to the Carpenters. The original Carpenters tribute is back with a brand-new show for 2025!

Featuring Gordy Marshall’s, The British Carpenters, starring the fantastic Sally Creedon as Karen Carpenter and with an incredible cast made up of musicians straight from London’s West End. Join us for one very special night, on top of the world, to create a dream come true, celebrating the legendary music of the Carpenters.

The internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band is joined by renowned conductor Barry Forgie, and special guest vocalist Emer McParland, for a unique celebration of the music of George Gershwin.

The evening will feature a sparkling selection of music exploring the full spectrum Gershwin’s incredible body of work - all specially arranged for big band and performed in the orchestra’s own inimitable style. Expect numbers such as: Fascinating Rhythm, Embraceable You and A Foggy Day, through to Porgy & Bess, Prelude II and An American in Paris. The programme will (of course) culminate with a performance of the iconic Rhapsody in Blue, specially arranged for Big Band.

We’re delighted to welcome back the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in September. Created 27 years ago, the company’s annual festival of G&S has long proved a favourite with Malvern audiences and has long received outstanding reviews from the national press, with regular four- and five-star ratings. All performances are accompanied by the acclaimed National Festival Orchestra.

“Sheer fun from start to ﬁnish”

“Visually & Musically Exhilarating!”

Sun 7th Sept 7.30pm

Thurs 11th Sept 7.45pm £34.72 £31.36

Iolanthe is a much-loved operetta blending fantasy and satire. It follows Strephon, a half-mortal shepherd, whose fairy mother, Iolanthe, was banished for marrying a mortal. Fairies clash with bumbling peers of the British Parliament as love, law, and politics intertwine. With its enchanting score and witty libretto, this classic operetta promises an evening of laughter and delight. Join us for a spellbinding production filled with fairies, peers, and enduring charm.

Absent for 15 years from the Malvern G&S repertoire, Princess Ida returns in Jeff Clarke’s spectacular production. With its striking black-and-white costumes set against a dramatic backdrop, this marvellous staging offers truly outstanding entertainment, brimming with wit, satire, and enchanting melodies.

The Pirates of Penzance is filled with witty dialogue, catchy melodies, and whimsical characters. It tells the tale of Frederic, a young pirate apprentice, and his adventures with a band of tenderhearted pirates, a spirited heroine, and an eccentric Major General. This muchloved favourite offers humour, romance, and dazzling musical entertainment. Directed by John Savournin and featuring Simon Butteriss as the Major General, this promises to be an evening of outstanding entertainment and uproarious comedy.

NATALIE HAYNES

NO FRIEND TO THIS HOUSE

The quest for a magical object, the ship for an impossible journey, the crew for a remarkable story...

The Argonauts and their search for the Golden Fleece has been one of the most enduring myths in history, told and retold for well over 2500 years. But what did the Greeks themselves make of this tale? Where did the fleece come from, how did you find it, who guarded it, and how could you steal it?

Join Natalie Haynes, star of Radio 4’s Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics - now in its 11th series - to find out.

Age guidance 14+

‘THE MODERN EMBODIMENT OF THE BEST OF HOMER’ Radio Times

12th Sept 7.30pm

(Students £23.52) Price includes 12% booking fee

“Sensational – performing favourite classics in spectacular style!” The Times

Formed in 1917, during the First World War, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is a British institution. National and British Open Champions on numerous occasions, the band’s contest successes remain legendary.

“A thoroughly entertaining show & a must for all music enthusiasts”

The Guardian

The perfect show for Shakespeare lovers and sceptics alike!

Journey to medieval Scotland for this perfect introduction into Shakespeare for audiences young and old. Just Macbeth! is by far the stupidest version of Shakespeare’s great big gory tragedy you might ever see. Our story follows school-aged Andy, Danny and Lisa as they prepare their homework presentation: an extract featuring the three witches. On reciting their lines and concocting their potion, they are transported back to medieval Scotland!

This sensational multi awardwinning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it makes a triumphant return to Malvern Theatres as part of its 2025/26 UK Tour.

Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is Feel Great! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multitalented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue–perb! Book now for the most successful Rock & Roll Musical of all time!

BEN GOLDSCHEIDER, CALLUM SMART & RICHARD UTTLEY

Ben Goldscheider horn

Callum Smart violin

Richard Uttley piano

Mozart

Horn Quintet K407 (arr. Naumann)

Ligeti

Trio for horn, violin and piano

Clara Schumann

Three Romances Op.22

Brahms

Horn Trio Op.40

A new children’s work, created by multi awardwinning 2Faced Dance Company.

Choreographed by Artistic Director Tamsin Fitzgerald, three male performers set the stage to tell the story of a lonely little boy and his new friend, FISH. One day FISH disappears and the boy goes on a quest to discover what has happened to his friend.

In this poignant work, the athletic performers highlight the tragic impact pollution is having on our rivers. Through comical characters, incredible dance theatre, impressive aerial work and audience interaction. Fish Boy is a timely, beautiful and much needed piece of work for our future generations.

Fish Boy was co-created with children from local primary schools across Herefordshire. They had creative input into the content and brought to life ideas on recyclable materials, character animation, movement and set design.

The sensational story of the Mitford sisters.

The glamorous Mitford girls cut a glorious swathe through pre-war high society, amidst the glittering world of debutantes and dukes. But as Fascism rises and political storm clouds crackle over carefree country houses, the bonds of sisterhood are threatened by new and treacherous desires.

Amy Rosenthal’s compelling, touching and witty new play explores the true story of a family riven by political extremism, seen through the eyes of Jessica (Decca) Mitford as she battles to stay true to her beliefs.

Nancy aspires to be a celebrated novelist, Diana and Unity fall for the dangerous, charismatic leaders of the Far Right in Britain and Germany, and Debo sets her cap at a Duke. Meanwhile Decca crosses continents in her own passionate pursuit of love – but can she ever escape her sisters and her past?

BRITTEN & ELGAR

Conducted by Nicholas Collon

With Vilde Frang (Violin) and Lawrence Power (Viola)

Prepare yourself to be thrilled and exhilarated by this programme of British music, spanning nearly 100 years and conducted with customary style by Nicholas Collon. Britten’s Double Concerto crackles with youthful energy and Elgar’s first symphony is as passionate as it is noble, imbued with what the composer called ‘massive hope for the future’. Elgar: Introduction and Allegro Britten: Double Concerto for Violin and Viola Elgar: Symphony No.1 Fri 26th Sept 7.30pm

‘PURE

J. S. BACH Mass in B Minor

ARMONICO CONSORT & BAROQUE ORCHESTRA

DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER MONKS

It could be argued that J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor should have been titled ‘Bach’s Greatest Hits’, for that is what Bach himself aimed to achieve with this masterpiece. Composed over the final 25 years of his life and completed just one year before he died, the Mass is scattered with music and references that Bach considered to be his best work, or movements which he had allowed to develop over time and had returned to ‘perfect’ at a later date.

‘It is the best of him, and that brings out the best in us.’ (Christopher Monks)

This Malvern Theatres performance is generously sponsored by John Osborn CBE.

Climb aboard for a night of ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour features a new collection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!

Brought to you by the team behind the Banff Mountain Film Festival UK & Ireland tour, this selection of short films combines breath-taking marine life and wild seafaring voyages in a cinematic celebration of our oceans. Venturing to rarely explored depths of the planet, meet the surfers, paddlers, divers and scientists who have dedicated their lives to answering the call of the ocean. Plunge into the wonders of the big blue – without getting your feet wet!

See www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk for more.

Picture by Alex Voyer. Mon 29th Sept 7.30pm £20.16 (Concessions £18.48) Price includes 12% booking fee

Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and thirty productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story now comes to Malvern.

Winner of BEST NEW PLAY at the WhatsOnStage Awards, Kevin Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Chicago) and Stacey Dooley (TV presenter and Strictly winner) star as fictional couple Sam and Jenny in this edge-of-your-seat supernatural thriller. They’re joined by Grant Kilburn (2:22 A Ghost Story) as Ben and Shvorne Marks (Three Little Birds, Get Millie Black) as Lauren.

Written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist, 2:22 A Ghost Story comes fresh from record-breaking seasons at five West End theatres with a host of acclaimed star performances.

“THERE’S SOMETHING IN OUR HOUSE.

I HEAR IT EVERY NIGHT, AT THE SAME TIME”

Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they’re going to stay up… until 2:22… and then they’ll know.

The internationally acclaimed vocalist Jacqui Dankworth takes to the stage to celebrate the incredible musical legacy of American composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim - in an intimate concert featuring a sparkling collection of his music, inspired by Jacqui’s own collaborations with Sondheim.

Tosca 1st October 6.45pm La Traviata 14th January 6.45pm Siegfried 31st March 5.15pm

Starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty) & Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s as Seen on TV, Coronation Street).

A New Year’s bash they won’t live to forget.

Following the smash-hit success of Murder in the Dark, Torben Betts returns with a night to die for…

It’s New Year’s Eve in rural Kent, and Jonny “The Cyclops” has decided to throw a party. But amidst the drinking, music and fireworks exploding overhead, a twisted trail of destruction emerges. As midnight looms, tarot cards foretell doom, police lights flash in the distance and a killer is in the house. Everyone’s hiding something—but who’s telling the truth?

From the mind of acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre, who brought you the smash hit production of Birdsong, Murder in The Dark and Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d, Murder at Midnight blends razorsharp wit with chilling suspense and will keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight.

Emma Johnson

ENGLISH GLORIES

DIRECTED BY NIGEL SHORT

Emma Johnson MBE is a clarinettist who has made a name as a best-selling soloist and recording artist. She won the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition when she was 17 and has since recorded over 30 albums and given concerts all over the world. In 2023 she founded the Orchestra for the Environment, is a group of hand-picked virtuoso players who all share concerns about the environment. For this special programme for Autumn in Malvern, Emma Johnson is the soloist in Finzi’s late ‘autumnal’ Clarinet Concerto and in Vaughan Williams’s English Folk Song Studies. She also directs the orchestra in Elgar’s Serenade for Strings, Holst’s Brook Green Suite and Britten’s Simple Symphony.

Described as “phenomenal” (The Times) and “devastatingly beautiful” (Gramophone Magazine), award-winning choir Tenebrae, under the direction of Nigel Short, is one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles renowned for its passion and precision. In Malvern, Tenebrae perform a programme of 16th-century English repertoire, with works by Thomas Tallis and William Byrd at its heart, music that is perfectly suited to the acoustic and atmosphere of Great Malvern Priory.

“For purity and precision of tone, and ﬂawless intonation, Nigel Short’s chamber choir Tenebrae is pretty much unbeatable” The Times

ED BYRNE, FIONA ALLEN, LEROY BRITO AND SPECIAL GUEST

Get ready for an evening packed with laughter, featuring four outstanding comedians. Whether you’re a casual comedy fan or a die-hard stand-up lover, this is your chance to see some of the biggest and funniest acts right on your doorstep!

Ages 16+

“COMEDY’S HOLY GRAIL... GO SEE!”

Using amazing big screen visual effects, The Night Sky Show will take you on a fantastic and epic journey across the cosmos. A show for all without any heavy-going science. Science fiction and science fact are combined and presented in an entertaining, easy way.

A TRULY FANTASTIC NIGHT TO REMEMBER

A spectacular theatrical experience for all. A journey around the constellations, stars, planets and more. With entertaining tours, stories, and the endless possibilities of our future with the night sky and beyond.

Presented by Adrian West - A passionate and experienced astronomer, presenter and author. Better known as VirtualAstro on social media. He has one of the largest independent astronomy and space accounts on social media.

If you look up and wonder, The Night Sky Show is for you. Age guidance 8+

Sat 4th Oct 2pm & 6pm

£35.84 (Child/Concession £29.12)

Price includes 12% booking fee

ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning ‘Re-Discovery Tour’ celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. ELO AGAIN give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like: the whole experience is professionally re-enacted with a great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects. ELO AGAIN provides you with the spectacular live effect of ELO’s famous orchestrations, soaring strings and vocals.

Spot is having a very special birthday party and you’re invited!

With party hats, songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever!

Join Steve the Monkey, Tom the Crocodile and Helen the Hippo to say a big HAPPY

BIRTHDAY SPOT!

Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation brings your favourite pup and his friends to life in an interactive and accessible show suitable for ages 2plus and their grown ups.

Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK! 80s Live! We will make you feel shiny and new, as we travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music, for the night out you have been dreaming of – put your hands together and get into the groove as our live band Electric Dreams performs over two dozen chart topping anthems from artists including Wham, The Weather Girls, Culture Club, Rick Astley, Madonna, Duran Duran, Soft Cell, The Human League, A-Ha, Tears for Fears and more!

“I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like”

Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, Theatre Royal Bath productions presents this new stage adaptation of her famous comedy of manners, Emma.

The beautiful, high-spirited Emma Woodhouse is determined that she will never marry but loves to meddle in her friends’ and neighbours’ relationships. When her confidante and former governess, Miss Taylor weds her fiancé Mr Weston, Emma, having introduced the couple, takes credit for the marriage and decides that a future in matchmaking lies ahead of her. So begins a comic journey through the lives and loves of Emma’s friends and neighbours, embracing the burgeoning Regency social scene of Bath and Weymouth. But as the romantic web she weaves amongst her friends becomes ever more entangled, will Emma herself get swept up in true love’s wake …?

Jane Austen’s enduring novel is filled with memorable characters - the dashing Mr Knightley, Emma’s friends Jane Fairfax and Harriet Smith, the mercenary Reverend Elton and his delightfully pretentious wife Augusta. This new stage production is adapted by Ryan Craig.

The cast includes rising star India ShawSmith, soon to be seen on TV in Spartacus: House of Usher, as Emma, with William Chubb, Oscar Batterham, Daniel Rainford and Peter Losasso. The Wednesday 2.30pm performance will be Audio-Described and preceded by a touch tour at 12.30pm

The Signatures have built up an amazing reputation over the years as the UK’s most authentic Northern Soul Live show. Immerse yourself in the energy of a ten-piece live band, showcasing their exceptional talent in their own distinctive style. The Signatures - Northern Soul Live is the only touring Northern Soul show that features an original Northern Soul artist. For this show, you can see Lorraine Silver an icon from the legendary Wigan Casino with her classic track Lost Summer of Love.

Fri 17th Oct 7.30pm £37 £30

12% booking fee

CHACONNE!

ARMONICO CONSORT & BAROQUE PLAYERS

SOPRANO HANNAH FRASER MACKENZIE

COUNTERTENOR WILLIAM TOWERS

DIRECTED FROM THE HARPSICHORD BY CHRISTOPHER MONKS

The ground bass has been a fundamental of music for centuries and has not only given rise to some of the greatest and most popular works ever written such as Pachelbel’s Canon, but also to rarely performed gems such as ‘Che si puo Fare’ by Venetian composer Barbara Strozzi. This concert, for small instrumental ensemble and two of Armonico Consort’s soloists, both well-known to Malvern audiences, celebrates the extraordinary versatility of this simple but incredible musical force. Programme includes works by Pachelbel, Purcell, Monteverdi, Strozzi and Bach. ‘PURE

Sat 18th Oct 5.15pm £19

Free Pre-show Talk at 4pm in Studio One with Christopher Monks, Hannah Fraser Mackenzie and William Towers

Price includes 12% booking fee

Adrian Brendel cello

Simon Crawford-Phillips piano

Fauré

Cello Sonata No.2, Op.117

Delius

Cello Sonata

Fauré

Romance and Papillons

Debussy

Cello Sonata

Beethoven

Cello Sonata in A, Op.69

They skyrocketed to worldwide stardom 60 years ago with No. 1 hit Sherry. So, come out tonight as we take you to a place where the moon shines bright and we dance the night away, taking you back in time with Big Girls Don’t Cry, celebrating the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Human life is fleeting, the world is still unfolding…

Redefining Dance of the African Diaspora with a contemporary outlook, ACE dance and music’s bold new double bill presents two powerful, contrasting visions of our world today, told through exhilarating and emotive breathtaking physicality – what are you willing to die for?

Rooted in the realities faced by millions across the globe, Serge

Aimé Coulibaly captures the chaos of conflict. Driven by a fierce soundscape and fusion of African and contemporary dance, shattered world’s surge with athleticism and endurance – a testimony to human resilience and courage.

In stark contrast, Vincent Mantsoe’s work takes you to a distant place; travelling to far flung corners of the earth, where spirituality and harmony shape everyday life.

Two choreographers with extraordinary heritage and seven diverse dancers re-write the rules and embody a state of unity and deep connectedness rarely seen in our divided world.

TWAWSI offers a luminous oasis of coexistence – the world as we see it…

The multi award-winning show Arrival – The Hits of ABBA is coming to Malvern Theatres. Get ready to embark on a musical journey back to the 70s where disco reigned supreme and ABBA ruled the charts with their infectious melodies and high-energy performances.

Celebrating the magic of their timeless hits and iconic styles, Arrival – The Hits of ABBA brings first-class vocals, exceptional musicianship and fantastic interactive video footage to the stage. Songs including Waterloo, Mamma Mia, SOS, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, Voulez-Vous and The Winner Takes It All will have you singing and dancing in the aisles.

Wed 22nd Oct 7.30pm £31.36 £28

Price includes 12% booking fee

DEAD RINGERS

To mark its 25th anniversary, BBC Radio 4’s legendary, multi-award-winning topical satire show takes to the road with a full UK tour for the first time. Starring long-standing cast members Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, and Duncan Wisbey the show will take you on a trip through a quarter century of classic sketches and unrivalled impressions, alongside the razor-sharp topical humour which has become the series’ trademark.

Created by Bill Dare.

‘Gorgeously funny’ HHHH The Times

‘Thoroughly entertaining’ HHHH

Theatre Weekly

‘Hilarious, clever, and inventive’

HHHH Broadway World

Thurs 23rd Oct 3pm & 7.30pm £36.96

Price includes 12% booking fee

Stars of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat sing the greatest musical hits.

Dreamcoat Stars are back again with their fifth UK tour. Bringing incredible live musical entertainment to the nation! Experience the UK’s biggest night of musical smash-hits in this star-studded concert featuring brand-new songs and arrangements.

The concert includes everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway classics, Les Misérables, We Will Rock You, The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing, Rocky Horror, Saturday Night Fever, Mamma Mia and the toe-tapping Jersey Boys.

Relive all your favourite productions in one epic evening. Fri 24th Oct 7.30pm £33.60

Price includes 12% booking fee

THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA BENJAMIN BRITTEN

Benjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia was written in the aftermath of the Second World War and reflects a world wondering how to remake itself after enormous suffering and destruction. It remains a brutally relevant and chilling exploration of the abuse of power, shot through with glimmers of hope for a better world.

ETO General Director Robin Norton-Hale directs and Music

Director Gerry Cornelius conducts.

Wealthy, beautiful and popular, Adina is completely out of Nemorino’s league. Shy and sincere but desperate to catch her eye, the arrival of the smooth-talking Doctor Dulcamara and his apparently miraculous concoctions provides the perfect opportunity to change his fate.

ETO brings Donizetti’s sparkling The Elixir of Love to Malvern in a new production from Martin Considine, Artistic Director of the pioneering Streetwise Opera.

Brand New for 2025!

When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day?

Adapted from the number one best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo!

Produced by Mark Thompson Productions Limited and Directed by Miranda Larson.

Ages 3+

ROUND THE HORNE

60TH

From the producers of the UK tour of Hancock’s Half Hour comes another radio comedy classic live on stage.

From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a bigger radio programme in Britain than the ground-breaking Round the Horne. For half-an-hour every Sunday afternoon, audiences of up to 15 million people would gather around the wireless to listen to Kenneth Horne and his merry crew get up to all sorts of mischief.

With its infamous movie spoofs and hilarious regular characters such as Rambling Sid Rumpo, Charles and Fiona, J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock, and Julian and Sandy, Round the Horne was one of the biggest and best radio comedy shows of all time, and still endures today, 60 years on.

Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite Midsomer Murders

When well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift, her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to accept it was an accident. DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate, uncovering a world of hidden passions, long-buried secrets and deadly rivalries.

With eccentric villagers, shocking twists and an unforgettable reveal, The Killings at Badger’s Drift is a classic whodunnit that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Bringing to life the wit, charm, and chilling suspense of the beloved TV series and original series of books, this gripping and thrilling new show is set to delight audiences.

Spend an evening in England’s deadliest county…

Daniel Casey, who created the role of Sergeant Troy in ITV’s Midsomer Murders, now returns to play the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby.

Written and directed by Guy Unsworth, this new theatrical adaptation is based on the book by Caroline Graham

The Killings at Badger’s Drift and the television series Midsomer Murders produced by Bentley Productions [for ITV] in association with All3 Media International.

Daniel Casey returns to Midsomer as Inspector Barnaby

The Wednesday 2.30pm performance will be Audio-Described and preceded by a touch tour at 12.30pm

Two travellers journey across the barren and dusty world. They make up songs and tell stories, inspired by treasures from a time gone by.

With live music, puppetry and clowning Stories

In The Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful post apocalyptic family show that takes you to another world. A world where an ancient book guides your way, a drop of rain changes everything and a mighty lion holds its secrets in an old clay pot.

Join two intrepid explorers who are full of stories and full of hope (but dangerously low on baked beans).

Age guidance 5-12 years

Mon 27th & Tues 28th Oct 12.30pm & 3.30pm £16.80

16s

The beloved former tennis pro turned experienced broadcaster is hitting the road for an exclusive 28-date tour across England, Scotland, and Wales starting September 25, 2025.

From winning the Wimbledon and Australian Girls’ Tournaments in 1984 to becoming British No. 1 and representing Great Britain in the Fed Cup, Annabel has solidified her status as a national treasure.

In her first ever theatre tour, Annabel invites you behind the scenes of the world’s greatest tennis tournaments, sharing unforgettable moments from her career including interviewing legends like Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.

Wednesday 29th October 7.30pm £36.96

VIP Package: £59.36

Meet & Greet Package: £92.96 Price includes 12% booking fee

Filmed live from the West End, five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. This new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress. Thurs 30th Oct 7pm £16.80

2025-26 SEASON

Griff Rhys Jones is back on the road with the second tour of his much-anticipated brand new stand-up show, following a hugely successful run last year.

Join Griff as he shares more funny observations and comic stories.

The show always varies as Griff rambles on the developing national permacrisis. Age. Family. Fraud. Nostalgia. The Tik Tok generation. Crocodile smuggling and noodling in Australia. Travel, dogs, hotels, drink and midnight trains. He takes questions from the audience and lets rip as his associations wander.

Sun 2nd Nov 7.30pm £33.60

Price includes 12% booking fee

LA BOHÈME Sat 8th Nov 6pm

ARABELLA Sat 22nd Nov 6pm

ANDREA CHÉNIER Sat 13th Dec 6pm

I PURITANI Sat 10th Jan 6pm

TRISTAN UND ISOLDE Wed 25th March 4pm

EL ÚLTIMO SUEÑO DE FRIDA Y DIEGO Sat 30th May 6pm

£19.04 Concessions and members discounts apply Book 4 or more operas for £14.56 per ticket (phone/in-person bookings only)

Price includes 12% booking fee

Image Credit: Lise Davidsen in Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde

The Joker’s Wild - Mischief in Music

Conducted by Kenneth

Woods

With April Frederick (Soprano)

The Worcestershire-based ESO, the International Orchestra of Elgar Country, is an ensemble which in recent years has become synonymous with artistic excellence, innovative and visionary programming. This concert sees the a welcome return for April Frederick, who memorably performed Samuel Barber’s Knoxville 1915 with the orchestra in Malvern last year.

Schulhoff Suite for Chamber Orchestra

Weill Cabaret Songs

Milhaud The Ox on the Roof

Haydn Symphony No. 60 (Il Distratto)

Giselle

Award-winning and innovative Ballet Cymru presents an unforgettable journey filled with passion, betrayal, and forgiveness.

A brand-new interpretation of this ghost-filled ballet tells the tragic, romantic story of a young Welsh girl named Giselle, who falls in love but dies of heartbreak.

Featuring Adolphe Adam’s original and hauntingly classical score, innovative choreography by Darius James OBE and Amy Doughty, exceptional and distinctive costumes and immersive video projections.

Don’t miss this exceptional and groundbreaking company featuring an outstanding and diverse ensemble of brilliant dancers.

Ballet Cymru is an international touring ballet company for Wales, committed to inclusion and innovation in dance and classical ballet, and the highest standard of collaboration.

Wed 12th Nov 7.30pm £36 £32 £29

Price includes 12% booking fee

Tues 11th Nov 7.30pm

12% booking fee

Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage in 2025. With his live band, guest singer and dancers, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter. Anton will be performing songs and dances from some of his favourite musicals. Expect a glamorous evening from classic West End and Broadway shows. Plus, behind the scenes stories from his time on Strictly Come Dancing that will have you laughing out loud. Anton Du Beke At The Musicals will showcase stunning dance performances, soulful vocals, and live music that will transport audiences to a world of glamour, excitement, and pure entertainment.

Following last year’s phenomenal success, Imperial Classical Ballet® is delighted to return to the UK with their breathtaking production of The Nutcracker. Christmas simply wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the theatre to experience the magic of the world’s most beloved ballet – The Nutcracker. With snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic, and love, this enchanting production captures the essence of the holiday season.

Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, including the iconic Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, The Nutcracker continues to captivate audiences of all ages. It is the perfect introduction to the beauty of ballet while remaining a cherished classic for seasoned enthusiasts.

Immerse yourself in the magic of The Nutcracker, a seasonal favourite that has delighted audiences across the globe. Don’t miss this spellbinding production brought to life by the artistry of Imperial Classical Ballet® and the rich sounds of a live orchestra.

Rhythm of the Dance celebrates over 25 years of bringing worldwide audiences to their feet and returns to the UK with their special Christmas production in 2025.

Join us on this festive journey and let the magic of Christmas begin with all your favourite festive songs performed live by world-class musicians, star vocalists and worldchampion dancers.

Prepare to be taken on a special journey that is Irish in essence with that added touch of Christmas magic.

MARK LE BROCQ & LONDON MOZART PLAYERS

Mark Le Brocq tenor with musicians from London Mozart Players

Schubert Quartettsatz D.703

Vaughan Williams On Wenlock Edge

Robert Schumann Piano Quintet

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour!

It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year. You will be going loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more.

Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown!

Get ready for non-stop laughs with your favourite Friends. FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the hit New York and Las Vegas sensation, is a side-splitting musical comedy packed with iconic moments from all ten seasons of the beloved television series. Featuring an entirely original musical score, the show follows the escapades of the world’s most famous group of twentysomethings.

From the Producers of Hairspray and the Director of The Full Monty, this humorous take on the beloved TV show blends iconic moments with laugh out loud comedy. Join Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—as they navigate love, friendship, and life’s ups and downs in 1990’s New York City.

Whether you’re in a love triangle, trying to make it as an actor, or just can’t quit your day job, you’ll be laughing, crying, and quoting your favourite lines all night long! Warning: May cause spontaneous PIVOT-ing!

CHRISTMAS PARTY

HANDEL'S MESSIAH

The Overtones are back – and they’re bringing the ultimate Christmas celebration with them! Get ready for the festive event of the season as the UK’s no.1 vocal harmony group takes to the stage with their signature blend of smooth vocals, infectious energy and synchronised dance moves. This year is extra special as the group celebrates their incredible 15 Year Anniversary – a milestone that guarantees more sparkle, more surprises, and more reasons to celebrate. Expect a perfect mix of classic Christmas hits with the best feel-good hits from Soul, Motown, Doo-wop, Disco & Pop, all with The Overtones’ unique twist and delivered with the charm and charisma that has made them a household name.

If your Christmas plans aren’t complete until you’ve got a performance of Handel’s Messiah in the diary then look no further than critically-acclaimed opera company Wild Arts (HHHHH Opera Now, HHHH The Guardian). Performing the entire oratorio from memory, the singers bring music and story to life, with staging devised by theatre and opera director Tom Morris. The musicians of the Wild Arts

Ensemble, playing period instruments, are directed by Orlando Jopling in this enthralling and moving production that has received standing ovations across the country.

Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year! After a sensational run, we’re back— bigger, brighter, and more festive than ever before. This spectacular Christmas concert is the ultimate way to kickstart your festive celebrations, guaranteed to fill your heart with holiday cheer and have you singing along from start to finish.

Whether you’re starting a new festive tradition or keeping the magic alive, Step into Christmas is the ultimate feel-good Christmas concert spectacular.

Mon 1st Dec 7.30pm

12%

Tues 2nd Dec 7pm £48 £38 Price includes 12% booking fee

Wed 3rd Dec 7.30pm £39.20

Talon has risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and Busy Being Fabulous ‘25/26 will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more.

Revered by their peers and loved by their fans, this world class seven-piece band are a phenomenon.

“Talon perform the songs of the Eagles with reverence and super talent”

Jack Tempchin – Eagles Hit Songwriter

HANDEL’S FIREWORKS

ARMONICO CONSORT & BAROQUE ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER MONKS

Composed for the coronation of King George II, and performed at every coronation since, Zadok the Priest and The King Shall Rejoice have stamped their mark on music history as some of the most powerful and evocative works to have been composed for such an event. Made up of 18 short movements for chorus and soloists, the Te Deum is one of Handel’s most splendid works, written to celebrate King George II’s triumphant return from the Battle of Dettingen in 1743. The concert also features the famous Fireworks Music, composed in 1749 to accompany the royal celebrations for the ending of the War of the Austrian succession. ‘PURE

Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Misérables and delivers over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, ending of course with a stunning finale from Les Mis. This brand new show will include many of the best numbers that have made Beyond the Barricade the most popular musical theatre concert in the country.

It’s a cosy and snowy Christmas Eve. Father Christmas is out delivering presents to children across the world…

Meanwhile, Father Christmas’s playful pets, Cat and Mouse, are watching the clock when they have a bright idea! What better treat to eat than a perfectly baked mince pie for when he returns? But there’s just one problem… they don’t have a clue what to do!

Join the troublesome pair as they search for the perfect method, with lots of mischief and mess along the way! Will they find the missing ingredient? What happens when they learn that working together is always better? A super sensory festive tale for little people and their grown ups.

Recommended for ages 2+

It doesn’t smell like a mince pie… It doesn’t look like a mince pie… And it certainly doesn’t TASTE like a mince pie! We’ll have to try again…

December 2025

Thurs 11th 7pm

Fri 12th 1pm & 6pm

Sat 13th 2.30pm & 7pm Sun 14th 1pm & 5pm

Mon 15th 10.15am & 6pm

Tues 16th 10.15am & 6pm

Wednesday 17th 1pm (Audio-Described) & 6pm

Thurs 18th – No Performances

Fri 19th 10.15am & 6pm Sat 20th 2.30pm & 7pm

Sun 21st 1pm & 5pm (BSL)

Mon 22nd 1pm & 6pm

Tues 23rd 1pm & 6pm

Wed 24th 1pm & 5pm

Thurs 25th – No Performances

Fri 26th 1pm & 6pm

Sat 27th 2.30pm & 7pm Sun 28th 1pm & 5pm Mon 29th 1pm & 6pm

Tues 30th 1pm & 6pm

Wed 31st – 1pm & 5pm

January 2026

The Wednesday 17th 1pm performance will be AudioDescribed and preceded by a touch tour at 11.30am

Thurs 1st – No performances Fri 2nd 10.30am (Relaxed) & 2.30pm Sat 3rd 2.30pm & 7pm Sun 4th 1pm & 5pm

or Discounts)

Sweet Soul Music and Motown Magic

Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction’s American Four Tops show has been travelling internationally bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences. With powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and the high stepping dance routines, you will be taken on a journey through all the hits of the Four Tops; Reach Out, Baby I Need Your Loving, Walk Away Renee, Same Old Song, Loco in Acalpulco, Standing In the Shadow, Bernadette along with other classic hits from the golden era!

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

VIENNESE NEW YEAR

Nil Venditti Conductor

Jennifer France Soprano

The glitz and glamour of Vienna in Malvern.

It simply wouldn’t be New Year without the music of Johann Strauss and friends! There’s something incredibly romantic and truly joyful about elegant waltzes, playful polkas and light-hearted operetta. So let the CBSO and Nil Venditti whirl you into a new year as we raise a glass to the start of another great year of music.

Programme to include…

Die Fledermaus Overture, Champagne Galop, Blue Danube, Mein Herr Marquis and more.

‘Clive captures my Grandfather JUST as he was’ CAITLIN CROWELL, GRANDDAUGHTER OF JOHNNY CASH

This year Johnny Cash Roadshow invites you to step into the raw and gritty world of Johnny Cash’s prison era with their electrifying show that has captivated audiences for two decades. Set on a Folsom Prison style stage this brings Cash’s most iconic performances to life as the Johnny Cash Roadshow immerses you in the raw, unfiltered energy of Cash’s legendary concerts behind bars.

Thurs 8th Jan 7.30pm

Sun 11th Jan 7.30pm £32.48 Price includes 12% booking fee

“When you have one of the first brains of Europe up against you, and all the powers of darkness at his back, there are infinite possibilities”

London, 1901. As the British Empire wages war in the name of a Queen whose health is failing, a series of mysterious events reveals a crack in the high corridors of power. A crack that threatens to destabilise monarchy, government and Empire. And at its centre, controlling the flow of information and influence, a shadowy figure plans a final deadly move.

Drawn into the game and unsure who to trust, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves confronting figures from their past in a desperate race against time, aware that the most powerful person in the world could be in the pocket of one of the most corrupt. But just how much is Holmes willing to sacrifice as he faces ‘checkmate’?

A thrilling adventure based on the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty is a world premiere combining powerful performances, a haunting soundscape and innovative design for an exhilarating theatrical experience.

“One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English theatre” The Stage

Money For Nothing is a tribute to the Dire Straits like no other before. Prepare to be captivated by the authentic sounds of one of the most successful rock bands of all time.

Money For Nothing is a show of the highest quality. Meticulous attention is paid to every detail, to faithfully recreate the distinct sound of Dire Straits in this unforgettable sonic spectacular.

Performing Money for Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, Sultans of Swing, Private Investigations, Walk of Life, Brothers in Arms, So Far Away and many more much-loved classics drawn from six platinum albums.

Thurs 22nd Jan 7.30pm £38.08

(Concessions £2 off) Price includes 12%

fee

After a sensational 2025 that saw over 60,000 Tina Turner fans across the UK singing, dancing, and having the time of their lives, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for 2026! This electrifying tribute show celebrates the music and unparalleled career of the one and only Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner.

From the heart of the West End, with more than 20 years of critical acclaim and a Number One appearance on Top of the Pops, The Elvis Years is the ultimate celebration of The King.

With stunning lights, nostalgic videos capturing the essence of each era, and no fewer than 12 costume changes in over two hours of epic performance, The Elvis Years features over 50 classic hits including That’s Alright Mama, Suspicious Minds, It’s Now or Never, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, If I Can Dream and many more.

The Elvis Years is back in the building!

“The cape unfolds at the end and there’s an amazing standing ovation from the audience. It shows us that we’ve achieved what we set out to do.” – Mario Kombou

Sun 25th Jan 7.30pm £33.04

12%

When 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the halfblood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined.

With newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want and a whole mythology textbook’s worth of mythical monsters on his tail, Percy must learn what it means to be a hero.

The future of the world hangs in the balance as Percy and his friends embark on an epic adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat.

Over the past 20 years, Percy Jackson has become a worldwide phenomenon. First there was the best-selling series of books, then two incredible films and a Disney TV series. Now the adventures of Percy Jackson will burst onto the stage at Malvern. It’s the perfect adventure for gods and mortals of all ages with a gripping story that shows that ‘normal’ really is a myth!

50 years since punk and new wave kicked the door in, Punk Off storms the stage—louder, bolder, and messier than ever. After a riotous debut tour in 2025, this one-of-a-kind concert show returns with music from Blondie, The Ramones, Sex Pistols, The Clash and more. A full-throttle celebration of the era that tore up the rulebook and made being loud a lifestyle. With a fierce cast of musicians, singers and dancers, Punk Off throws you headfirst into the scenes, sound, and spirit of punk.

Wed 28th Jan 7.30pm £33.60

Price includes 12% booking fee

Senbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the

with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra

WINNER ‘BEST OPERA AWARD’

Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards

One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heartbreaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results.

Highlights include the melodic Humming

Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet.

Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias. The highlights include the Brindisi, the best known drinking song in opera, the duet Un Di Felice and Violetta’s haunting aria Addio Del Passato.

Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Madama Butterfly Sat 31st Jan 7pm; La Traviata Sun 15th Feb 7pm

£49.84 £46.48 £42

£38.64 (Concessions £2 off)

Price includes 12% booking fee

“First-rate singing” The Stage 20% Off

When you book both shows phone bookings only

Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv

Bitter Rivals. Buried Secrets. A love to die for. On board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun, a couple’s idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder. As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface, can the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime?

Following the sell-out tours of And Then There Were None and Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile reunites celebrated director Lucy Bailey (Witness for the Prosecution), writer Ken Ludwig and Fiery Angel for the European premiere of a brand-new adaptation of the globally celebrated Agatha Christie story on a nationwide tour.

The UK’s Premier Tribute to Global Phenomenon... Ms Rachel!

With over 5 Billion Views and over 8 million subscribers on Youtube, Ms Rachel is the biggest viral sensation to hit our children’s screens since Baby Shark. Fun for Little Ones Live encapsulates the bubbly personality, sweet singing voice and educational content; bringing to life a fun show for children. The production also includes interactive screen content throughout, featuring unique and on brand animation and scenery, plus puppetry, characters and voices on screen with Monty and friends

Tues 17th Feb 12 noon £20

Children £17.50 (Babes in Arms Free)

Price includes 12% booking fee

Re-Take That is the ultimate Take That party night, bringing the world’s biggest boy band’s greatest hits to life on stage. The stars are coming out tonight, and lighting up the sky tonight for you as, for one night only, the boys are Back for Good! All of Take That’s million sellers plus Robbie Williams’s massive solo hits including Greatest Day, Let Me Go, Shine, Never Forget, Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ, Love My Life, Angels and more. Created by Take That fans, for Take That fans.

Fri 20th Feb 7.30pm £39

Price includes 12% booking fee

The ultimate tribute to Michael Jackson There will only be one Michael Jackson. His music spanned a generation and the legacy of his unparalleled music continues to this day. Michael was the greatest entertainer, a musical legend and creative genius who became the definition of pop, the King of Pop.

Michael Starring Ben is the latest smash hit theatre production from renowned producer James Baker and features the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman; who not only looks and sounds like Michael Jackson, but has honed his routine so impeccably that audiences believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

Sun 8th March 7.30pm £36.40 £30.80 £25.20

Price includes 12% booking fee

A chilling mystery unfolds when a young actress suddenly dies on stage during a performance, and Detective Chief Inspector Morse embarks on a gripping investigation. What begins as a suspicious death inquiry takes a darker turn when the legendary inspector, together with DS Lewis, uncovers a connection to sinister events in his own past, twenty-five years earlier.

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts marks the firstever stage adaptation of the iconic detective. ITV’s long-running Inspector Morse, hailed by Radio Times as ‘The greatest British crime series of all time’, has inspired equally beloved spin-offs, Lewis and Endeavour. Starring Tom Chambers (Father Brown, Strictly Come Dancing) as Inspector Morse, this original story written for the stage is a must-see for fans of compelling detective stories and thrilling mysteries.

Extra performance added due to popular demand!

You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He’s been called an “overnight success” – Even though he’s been doing this for bloody yonks!

Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making –The last tour was a sell-out, so get your tickets now!

Age guidance 16+

Sun 22nd March 4pm & 8pm £36.96 Price includes 12% booking fee

Ten years after its debut tour, Someone Like You (The Adele Songbook) is back in theatres across the world with a re-imagined live concert performance for 2026.

Led by the stunning vocals of Katie Markham, alongside an incredible live band, the show brings Adele’s repertoire to life – drawing inspiration from her visually spectacular 100-night show residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Expect fan favourites including Make You Feel My Love, Someone Like You, Rolling in the Deep and Skyfall along with recent hits such as Easy on Me and Oh My God. Wed 25th March 7.30pm £29.68 Price includes 12% booking fee under 16s £21.28

Following SOLD-OUT performances in London’s West End, a Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation.

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

Thurs 26th March 7.30pm £37 £33 Price includes 12% booking fee

Following a phenomenal two years in the West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the “indisputably terrific” (The Times) Olivier AwardWinning Best New Musical, charting the euphoric highs and agonizing lows of The Kinks, is back!

Sunny Afternoon celebrates the raw energy, passion, and timeless sound of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, telling their story through an incredible back catalogue of charttoppers, including You Really Got Me, Lola, and All Day and All of the Night.

Set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp of the rebellious ’60s, Sunny Afternoon is an “exhilarating” (Financial Times) and moving celebration of the music, life, and the band that changed it all.

Sunny Afternoon features music and lyrics by the legendary Ray Davies, a book by Joe Penhall, original story by Ray Davies, and direction by Edward Hall.

HHHHH “A BELTER! FUNNY, STYLISH. IT HAS EVERYTHING THE KINKS HAD” DAILY MAIL

HHHHH “A BLAZING TRIUMPH! I SWEAR YOU’LL GET GOOSEBUMPS” TELEGRAPH

HHHH “THIS IS A GREAT, VERY BRITISH MUSICAL ABOUT A GREAT, VERY BRITISH BAND” THE TIMES

Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live Orchestra numbering over 30 musicians.

We are delighted to bring back Dnipro Opera theatre from the Ukraine for our next Opera Season. This opera and ballet theatre has a long-standing heritage of top-quality opera productions, and we are excited to bring it back to the UK.

Carmen - feel the thrill of fiery passion, jealousy, and violence of 19th century Seville Bizet’s most popular opera.

Sung in French with English Surtitles.

The legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story The Woman In Black returns to Malvern Theatres.

One of the most successful and longest running theatre shows in the history of London’s West End, this gripping production is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. Now seen by over 7 million people worldwide, The Woman In Black continues to delight and terrify audiences of all generations.

Obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, Arthur Kipps engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul.

‘THE MOST BRILLIANTLY EFFECTIVE SPINECHILLER YOU WILL EVER ENCOUNTER’ Daily Telegraph ‘GUARANTEED TO CHILL THE BLOOD’ Evening Standard

Sun 29th March 7.30pm

Tues 31st March to Sat 4th April; Wed & Sat Mat 2.30pm, Eves 7.30pm

£26.50-£43 Age guidance 12+

Price includes 12% booking fee

Florence Foster Jenkins is about to blow your mind… and possibly your eardrums.

Dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world’, Glorious! is the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, who was known for her flamboyant costumes, enigmatic performances and decidedly off-key voice. Glorious! follows Florence’s journey as she prepares for her concerts, builds an unlikely friendship with her accompanist, Cosme, and defies her critics to follow her dreams.

Starring Wendi Peters (Coronation Street) as Florence Foster Jenkins, this hilarious production played to rave reviews at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre and is the feel-good spring comedy we’ve been waiting for.

Glorious! is written by Peter Quilter (End of the Rainbow and the movie, Judy) and directed by Kirk Jameson (Song From Far Away, Madagascar the Musical).

“BLISSFULLYFUNNY ”

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Wendi Peters as Florence Foster Jenkins in

The True Story of the Worst Singer in the World

Written by Peter Quilter Directed by Kirk Jameson

Following the triumph of their last concert celebrating the songs of the Beatles’ iconic five films, The Bootleg Beatles return this year with their focus on another Famous Five.

This time, it’s The Beatles top five selling albums – the Dylan influenced Rubber Soul, the experimental Revolver, Sgt Pepper heralding the Summer of Love and psychedelia, The ‘White Album’ with its glorious eclectic mish mash of styles, and their grand finale, the musically sophisticated Abbey Road.

Thomas Hopkins & Jana Robbins present the Hope Mill Theatre Production of

BOOKING INFORMATION

Box Office: 01684 892277 (10.30am-8pm Monday-Saturday)

Online Bookings: malvern-theatres.co.uk

BOOKING & HERITAGE FEES:

Tickets sold are subject to a booking fee of 12% of ticket value. This fee includes postage where applicable. Bronze, Silver and Gold Members of the theatre are exempt from booking fees. Film showings (excluding live and recorded broadcasts) are also exempt from booking fees. The prices quoted in this brochure are inclusive of booking fees so the price printed is the price paid. Included within the price is a £3 per ticket contribution to our Heritage Fund.

GROUP DISCOUNT

Buy 5 full price tickets for the same performance; get a 6th free. Buy 19 or more tickets and save up to 25% on the full price. Certain productions only, please ask when booking.

STANDBY

Tickets at a reduced rate may be available on the day of a performance to Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Members of Malvern Theatres and to members of the Malvern Theatres Standby Club.

ACCESS FACILITIES

There are spaces for wheelchair users at all performances and film screenings in all four of our auditoria. Step-free seating is available in the Festival Theatre stalls when accessed through Door 1. The cinema stalls are also step free. In the Forum Theatre, Rows A-L are step-free when reached via Doors 6 & 7 and in Studio One, Rows A-D are step-free.

Limited Blue Badge spaces are located in the bays to the right of the Grange Road entrance (free of charge) and in the public car park beside the traffic lights (charges apply). The layby at the front of the building may be used for drop-offs and pick-ups but we kindly ask guests to refrain from parking there for the duration of the show.

Accessible toilets are available on Levels 0, 1 and 2.

A Changing Places Facility is available on Level 1.

LATECOMERS

Malvern Theatres is situated in Grange Road, near the centre of Great Malvern, near to the Priory Church, Abbey Hotel and the Malvern Splash Leisure Centre. The postcode for the Malvern Theatres is WR14 3HB and GPS co-ordinates to the front of the building are N52 06.633; W002 19.632.

MAP

There are a number of car parks within easy walking distance of the theatres. These are indicated on the map above. The long-stay car park in Priory Road is particularly recommended (co-ordinates N52 06.576; W002 19.443). From here, it’s a short walk past the Splash Leisure Centre into Priory Park and the theatre’s park-side entrance.

By Train

Visitors arriving by train should alight at Great Malvern Station (and not Malvern Link Station). Malvern Theatres is a 5-10 minute walk from Great Malvern Station.

By Bus

Local bus services stopping under 200 metres from the theatre are run by First Group, who run routes to and from nearby towns and villages as well as to Worcester City and Hereford. To plan your journey, please see www.firstgroup.com.

To limit disturbance to audiences and artists, latecomers can only be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. For certain events, it may not be possible to admit anyone once the performance has started. Please note that readmission during the performance cannot always be guaranteed and you may not be able to return to your original seat.

A Sennheiser hearing assistance system is available in all four auditoria and can be accessed with or without a hearing aid. Free receivers and headsets can be collected from the cloakroom from 30 minutes prior to the beginning of a performance or screening.

The services of the theatre ushers and programme sellers are kindly given voluntarily by members of the Malvern Theatre Association.

Administration (no bookings): 01684 569256

Scene Bistro: 01684 567751 bistrobookings@malvern-theatres.co.uk

Fred Moroni - Chief Executive

Zoe Hutton & Toby Burchell - Theatre Managers

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All details are correct at the time of going to press.

The Malvern Theatres Trust Ltd: A Company Limited by Guarantee Reg. charity no. 241433.

Audio-Described performances offer a live description, through headsets, of what’s happening on stage.

We welcome assistance dogs. They can be taken into the performance or left with a member of staff.

Signed performances with British Signed Language Interpretation.

Relaxed performances and film screenings are specifically designed for people who find regular performance settings challenging. We extend a warm welcome to people who feel overwhelmed by the ordinary performance environment. These relaxed performances are open to anyone who would benefit from a relaxed, non-judgemental atmosphere including (but not limited to) people living with dementia; people with an Autism Spectrum Condition; people with learning difficulties; people with sensory or communication difficulties; parents with young babies; and anyone who feels they would benefit from a more supportive and inclusive experience.

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