Summer 2023 Season Brochure

DIARY OF EVENTS

Tu 9 Unexpected Twist 7pm Festival Theatre

We 10 Ben Fogle 7.45pm Forum Theatre

Th 11 Unexpected Twist 10.30am Festival Theatre

Th 11 The Sound of Springsteen 7.45pm Forum Theatre

Fr 12 Unexpected Twist 7pm Festival Theatre

Fr 12 BBC Philharmonic Orchestra 7pm Forum Theatre

Sa 13 Unexpected Twist 2.30 & 7pm Festival Theatre

Su 14 Armonico Consort: Dido & Aeneas 3.30pm Forum Theatre

We 17 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 7.45pm Forum Theatre

Th 18 NT Live: Best of Enemies 7pm Forum Theatre

Fr 19 The Sensational 60s Experience 7.45pm Forum Theatre

Sa 20 MET Broadcast: Don Giovanni 5.55pm Forum Theatre

Su 21 Kate Rusby 7.45pm Forum Theatre

We 24 ROH Broadcast: The Sleeping Beauty 7.15pm Forum Theatre

Fr 26 Jools Holland (SOLD OUT) 7.30pm Forum Theatre

Tu 30 Pride & Prejudice* (*Sort Of) 7.30pm Festival Theatre

We 31 Pride & Prejudice* (*Sort Of) 2.30 & 7.30pm Festival Theatre

June

Th 1 Pride & Prejudice* (*Sort Of) 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Fr 2 Pride & Prejudice* (*Sort Of) 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Fr 2 The Illegal Eagles 7.45pm Forum Theatre

Sa 3 MET Broadcast: The Magic Flute 5.55pm Forum Theatre

Sa 3 Pride & Prejudice* (*Sort Of) 2.30 & 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Su 4 Alan Fletcher 7.30pm Forum Theatre

Tu 6 The Verdict 7.30pm Festival Theatre

We 7 The Verdict 2.30 & 7.30pm Festival Theatre

We 7 Sun Records 7.45pm Forum Theatre

Th 8 The Verdict 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Th 8 Ballet Cymru 7pm Forum Theatre

Fr 9 The Verdict 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Sa 10 Mog The Forgetful Cat 1.30 & 4.30pm Forum Theatre

Sa 10 The Verdict 2.30 & 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Su 11 Mog The Forgetful Cat 1.30 & 4.30pm Forum Theatre

Mo 12 Wish You Were Dead 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Tu 13 ROH Broadcast: Il Trovatore 7.15pm Forum Theatre

Tu 13 Wish You Were Dead 7.30pm Festival Theatre

We 14 Wish You Were Dead 2.30 & 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Th 15 Wish You Were Dead 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Fr 16 Wish You Were Dead 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Fr 16 The ELO Experience 7.30pm Forum Theatre

Sa 17 Wish You Were Dead 2.30 & 7.30pm Festival Theatre

Sa 17 Roy Orbison 7.45pm Forum Theatre

Sa 24 Northern Soul 7.45pm Forum Theatre

Th 29 NT Live: Good 7pm Forum Theatre July

Sa 1 Cwmbach Male Choir 7pm

September

Nicolas Lloyd - Chief Executive

Zoe Hutton & Toby Burchell - Theatre Managers

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✦ Interval Drinks at your reserved table

£160 per couple

It’s all hassle free with everything organised for you, so you don’t have to lift a finger. Book through the box office on 01684 892277

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THE COTTAGE IN THE WOOD

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THE COLWALL PARK

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THEATRE breaks

Stay Overnight in the Malvern Hills

Relax in an area of outstanding natural beauty with an overnight stay at one of our five theatre break hotels. Explore the countryside and nearby attractions, including the 11th-century Malvern Priory, Eastnor Castle, the Morgan Car Factory and the Elgar Birthplace Museum. Walk the Malvern Hills, reach further afield with a trip to the Cathedral City of Worcester or why not stay a second night and treat yourself to an additional performance in the theatres or cinema as well?

cinema membership

Join our new cinema membership for discounted cinema tickets, reduced prices on popcorn, tea, coffee and soft drinks, a regular members’ newsletter, an annual members’ only screening plus two FREE TICKETS when you join.

cinema memebership half cinema membership benefits:

Two Free Tickets to be used when you join or during your membership year

£1.50 Off up to two tickets per film screening (Including Broadcasts)

20% Off Popcorn, Tea, Coffee and Soft Drinks

Regular members’ newsletter

Invitation to an annual film screening exclusive to members

Membership card

Prices are bed and breakfast per room per night based on two people sharing. Single rates and dinner options available.

Theatre Breaks Only Bookable Through the Box Office: 01684 892277

£17.50

TWO FREE CINEMA TICKETS WHEN YOU JOIN

BRONZE MEMBERSHIP

£55 per annum

(Senior Citizen £38)

★ £4 off up to two tickets per production*

★ Exemption from Booking Fees

★ Advance Season Brochure

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

★ Membership of the Standby Club

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

★ Named membership secretary

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, advance season brochure and exemption from booking fees. Details of the schemes are listed below and with membership discounts now applying to a wider range of shows than ever before, there’s never been a better time to join.

SILVER MEMBERSHIP

£500 per annum Silver Plus £625 per annum

★ 18 tickets for best available seats* (Silver Plus - 24 tickets)

★ £4 off any additional theatre tickets*

★ Exemption from Booking Fees

★ Advance Season Brochure

★ Two free Cinema tickets per film

★ Membership of the Standby Club

★ 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

★ Named membership secretary

★ Listing as Silver Member in theatre programmes

* applies to productions which carry the membership logo

† terms & conditions apply

GOLD MEMBERSHIP

£725 per annum Gold Plus £910 per annum

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

★ £4 off additional theatre tickets*

★ Exemption from Booking Fees

★ Complimentary Programmes†

★ Advance Season Brochure

★ Membership of the Standby Club

★ Two free Cinema tickets per film

★ Invitation to members’ Champagne Reception

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

★ Named membership secretary

★ Listing as Gold Member in theatre programmes

PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP

£1050 per annum

★ 50 tickets for best available seats*

★ £4 off additional theatre tickets*

★ Exemption from Booking Fees

★ Complimentary Programmes†

★ Advance Season Brochure

★ Membership of the Standby Club

★ Two free Cinema tickets per film

★ Invitation to members’ Champagne Reception

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

★ Named membership secretary

★ Listing as Platinum Member in theatre programmes

Studio One A New Workshop & Performance Space at Malvern Theatres

OPENING SUMMER 2023

Studio One is our new space at the front of Malvern Theatres. Due for completion at the start of June, it will be the largest development the building has seen since its Lottery-funded transformation 25 years ago. Comprising a large rehearsal space, workshop area and a 100-seat flexible performing space and cinema, the new building will allow us to expand our programme of events, specifically our education and creative learning programme to provide life-changing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities in our community.

See the full programme at malvern-theatres.co.uk

David Harewood (Homeland) and Zachary Quinto (Star Trek) play feuding political rivals in James Graham’s (Sherwood) multiple award-winning new drama.

In 1968 America, as two men fight to become the next president, all eyes are on the battle between two others: the cunningly conservative William F. Buckley Jr., and the unruly liberal Gore Vidal. During a new nightly television format, they debate the moral landscape of a shattered nation. Jeremy Herrin (All My Sons) directs this blistering political thriller, filmed live in London’s West End.

Thurs 18th May 7pm £16.80

Price includes 12% booking fee

The Sensational 60s Experience brings you a spectacular of pure nostalgia.

The show with the definite feel good factor will transport you back to that magical decade as five legendary names take to the stage and deliver to you a night never to be forgotten.

Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years. Come and experience the musical phenomena of the 1960s for yourself.

Full of timeless classics, this is the must see 60s show!

26s £8.96

Fri 19th May 7.45pm £36.96

Price includes 12% booking fee

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MEMBERS DISCOUNTS APPLY

Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the prestigious Evening Standard Theatre Award, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance. This “smart, laugh out loud funny” (Daily Telegraph) show features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain. It’s the 1800s. It’s party time. Let the ruthless matchmaking begin.

The Daily Telegraph

Daily Mail

Variety

‘Deserves the standing ovations it’s getting nightly’

‘Completely faithful to the book, it’s also a raucously irreverent romp’

‘Riotously funny... gloriously entertaining...frankly sensational’

DON GIOVANNI

Mozart

20 May, 2023 5.55pm

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE

Mozart

3 June, 2023 5.55pm

£19.04 Concessions and members discounts apply; Under 26s £8.96

Price includes 12% booking fee

CARDIFF TIMES

The powerful bestselling courtroom thriller that inspired a multi Academy Award-Nominated film starring Paul Newman. Frank Galvin is a washed up veteran lawyer and an alcoholic. He is presented with one last chance to redeem himself when he is given an open-andshut medical malpractice case that no one thinks he can win. Up against the unforgiving medical establishment, he courageously refuses an out of court settlement, believing it is negligence that has condemned a young mother. Smelling a cover up, he instead takes the case and the entire legal system to court...

Jason Merrells is known to millions for his roles in Agatha Raisin, Emmerdale, Casualty, Waterloo Road, Happy Valley and many more. He is joined by Richard Walsh (London’s Burning), Reanne Farley (River City), Vincent Pirillo, Nigel Barber, Jason Wilson, Okon Jones, Michael Lunney, Sarah Shelton, Teresa Jennings, Holly Jackson Walters, James Morley, Bruce Chattan, Anna Arthur and Dave Speck.

This phenomenal and gripping courtroom thriller has been a huge success at theatres across the UK and Ireland.

Tues 6th to Sat 10th

June

FESTIVAL THEATRE

Eves 7.30pm

Wed & Sat Mat 2.30pm

1st Night & Wed Mat: £35.84 £33.60 £30.24 £26.88 £23.52

Wed-Thurs Eves & Sat Mat: £39.20 £36.96 £33.60 £30.24 £26.88

Fri & Sat Eves: £42.56 £40.32 £36.96 £33.60 £30.24

£2 concessions over 60s /unwaged Price includes 12% booking fee

MEMBERS DISCOUNTS APPLY under 26s £16.80

BOX OFFICE: 01684 892277

“Outstanding. The best performance we’ve seen in a very long time. You’ll be crazy to miss it”

Kate Rusby, hailed as the ‘First Lady of Folk’ and a Mercury Music Prize to her name, has forged an impressive 30-year, headlining career. Kate rounds off a year of 30th celebrations in spring 2023 with songs from her new album ...’30: Happy Returns’ released in 2022

Audiences will be treated to Kate’s @30 interpretations of her songs. As ever, joined on stage by her band, each a virtuoso in their own right including her husband and producer Damien O’ Kane.

Sun 21st May 7.45pm £33.60

Price includes 12% booking fee

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY The Royal Ballet

Wed 24th May 2023 7.15pm

IL TROVATORE The Royal Opera

Tues 13th Jun 2023 7.15pm

£19.04 Concessions and members discounts apply; Under 26s £8.96

Price includes 12% booking fee

Broadway World

DSI Grace is back…… but this time he’s on vacation!

Join DSI Roy Grace and Cleo Morley as they take their first family holiday together and a well earned break from their crime solving exploits.

Desperate for a bit of fun in the sun, they set off to France for a week of rest and relaxation, but things don’t go entirely to plan. When the humorous French hostess greets them at the eerie chateau they’ve booked in to, they begin to wonder if their week in paradise might become the holiday from hell.

Featuring a spectacular set with a few surprises and an all star cast including Clive Mantle, George Rainsford as Roy Grace and Katie McGlynn, Wish You Were Dead takes the audience on a thrilling and entertaining adventure, as Grace unexpectedly finds himself totally out of his comfort zone and right in the line of fire.

June FESTIVAL THEATRE

Eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat Mat 2.30pm 1st Night & Wed Mat: £40.32 £38.08 £35.84 £32.48 £29.12

Tues-Thurs Eves & Sat Mat: £42.56 £40.32 £38.08 £34.72 £31.36 Fri & Sat Eves: £44.80 £42.56 £40.32 £36.96 £32.48

£2 concessions over 60s /unwaged

Price includes 12% booking fee

Recommended for Ages 13+

MEMBERS DISCOUNTS APPLY under 26s £16.80

Powered Productions

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‘Engaging, dramatic, funny, ….evokes some genuinely gasp-out-loud moments’

‘the excellent script and superb acting make it a lot of fun’

Fairy

Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return to Malvern with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane and many more…

What was it like being a mainstay character on one of the world’s longest running soap operas for over 28 years?

Join Alan Fletcher (AKA Karl Kennedy) Ramsay Street’s most famous doctor, as he looks back and celebrates almost three decades of the TV hit series Neighbours.

With the aid of video footage, live musical performances and hilarious anecdotes, The Doctor Will See You Now takes audiences on a journey through unforgettable storylines, bloopers, secrets from behind the scenes and the emotional final weeks filming the show’s final episode which aired in July 2022.

The performance will also offer a live Q & A segment. A limited number of meet and greet opportunities before the show are available.

Sun 4th June 7.30pm £34.72; Concessions £29.12

Fri 2nd June 7.45pm £35.28

Price includes 12% booking fee

Meet & Greet additional £28

Price includes 12% booking fee

It was 1977, the year of skintight polyester, the Queen’s Silver Jubilee and Saturday Night Fever. The Sex Pistols were storming up the charts, skateboarding was the latest craze and Angela Rippon danced with Morecambe & Wise. And at Hampstead Theatre in London, Mike Leigh and his cast were putting the finishing touches to Abigail’s Party, ferocious black comedy and landmark of twentieth century theatre.

In her suburban living room, Beverly prepares for the arrival of her guests. She and husband Laurence will play host to neighbours Angela, Tony and Sue. As the alcohol flows and the ‘nibbles’ are handed around, Mike Leigh’s ruthless, achingly funny examination of 1970s British life begins…

Abigail’s Party was premièred at the Hampstead Theatre in 1977, with the role of Beverly being immortalised by Alison Steadman. A record sixteen million people watched its broadcast as Play for Today, underlining its status as a true modern classic and national treasure.

Age Guidance 14+ Contains strong language.

MEMBERS

Photo ©Rosalind Furlong

Directed by Michael Cabot

The most popular storyteller in the world, Roald Dahl, set to music by outstanding composer Paul Patterson and danced by the incomparable Ballet Cymru.

Featuring glorious costumes, amazing dancing, and stunning video projections, this laugh out loud production was a huge hit for Ballet Cymru in 2016 and is an exquisite classical ballet for adults and children alike. Ballet Cymru’s reputation for presenting stunning evenings of dance continues to grow and they return to Malvern after their acclaimed productions DREAM and GISELLE in 2021 and 2022. With innovative design and choreography showcasing amazing dancers from around the world, if you see one ballet this year, make it this one.

Choreography and Interpretation: Amy Doughty & Darius James OBE

Original Score: Paul Patterson

Thurs 8th June 7pm £21.28 (Children & Under 26s £8.96)

Price includes 12% booking fee

Sensational tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra.

The legacy left by Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction – suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet! 10538 Overture, Evil Woman, Living Thing, Diary of Horace Wimp, Don’t Bring Me Down and of course Mr Blue Sky went on to become the soundtrack of our lives.

Fri 16th June 7.30pm £32.48

Price includes 12% booking fee

Revisit the blessed recording studio and the legendary record label that brought you Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Rufus Thomas and scores more rockin’ pioneers, as they once again come to life live on stage.

Featuring musical instruments of the era, starring a multi-talented cast of singers and a supporting cast of amazing musicians, the sound of Sun is brought to life live on stage in the official concert show that takes you back to the birthplace of rock’n’roll.

Wed 7th June 7.45pm £31.36; Concessions £2 off

Price includes 12% booking fee

Mog is a very forgetful cat. She forgets that she has a cat flap, she forgets that she’s already eaten her supper, and she forgets that cats don’t have eggs for breakfast every day. Bother that cat!

But Mog’s forgetfulness can come in handy...

Join Mog and the Thomas family, on a journey through one year in the life of a really remarkable cat, as she catches a burglar, gatecrashes a cat show, goes to the V.E.T. and gets to eat lots and lots of eggs. Everyone’s favourite cat might be forgetful, but she certainly has a lot of adventures, and she loves her family very much.

Based on the bestselling Mog picture book series by Judith Kerr, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books

Sat 10th & Sun 11th June 1.30 & 4.30pm £14 (Children £11.20)

Price includes 12% booking fee

A Wardrobe Ensemble, Old Vic and Royal & Derngate, Northampton co-production © Kerr-Kneale Productions Ltd

2022. Licensed by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.

Come and enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment jam-packed with non-stop hits, big screen action, expert narrative and lots of fun. You will be taken on a journey through several decades of pop as we celebrate the music of Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and The Beatles’ George Harrison. Also the collective genius that was The Traveling Wilburys.

Although the Wilburys never toured, here you have the chance to experience what it might have been like to see them live, as we explore their many collaborative hits.

Sat 17th June 7.45pm £28 £25.76

Price includes 12% booking fee

Sat 24th June 7.45pm £33.04

Price includes 12% booking fee

Filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London for screening in cinemas.

David Tennant makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays.

As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences.

Thurs 29th June 7pm £11.20

Price includes 12% booking fee

£8.96

‘Bold and bonkers’

A reckless reappraisal of the life of former Ugly Rumours front man and Britain’s first pop Prime Minister Tony Blair.

The story of how one man went from peace-loving, long-haired hippy and would-be pop star to warmongering multimillionaire in just a couple of decades. Throw in a stellar cast of larger-than-life characters – Cherie Blair, Princess Diana, John Prescott, Peter Mandelson, Alastair Campbell, Osama bin Laden, George W Bush, Saddam Hussein and Gordon Brown – it’s Yes, Minister meets The Rocky Horror Show! and a musical like no other.

A hilarious musical of political intrigue, religion, power, and romance; this rip-roaring new show by Harry Hill and Steve Brown received critical acclaim following a sold-out run at the Park Theatre in London.

‘Harry Hill puts the party into politics’

‘I was laughing so much I struggled to swallow my beer’

‘this is entertainment, entertainment, entertainment’

‘Pure satire that is eccentrically British, with a great rock’n’roll soundtrack and original humour’

‘rude about everyone’

‘Harry Hill’s manic humour demolishes the former PM’

‘it’s all mad-cap, fast and furious’

An ensemble at the peak of its form, the internationally acclaimed Cwmbach Male Choir visits Malvern once again, to showcase its beautiful sound, thrilling technique and exhilarating close harmony talents. Most recently the Choir has celebrated its’ centenary year in 2021. As part of the centenary the Choir released a special DVD and CD to commemorate this wonderful achievement. In 2022 the Choir was delighted to be invited to take part in a special ‘Welcome Home’ concert with the Stereophonics and Sir Tom Jones at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Cwmbach

Male Choir were proud to take part in such a prestigious event that was a huge success.

Sat 1st July 7pm £20.72 £18.48

Price includes 12% booking fee

Monteverdi Vespers

Armonico Consort & Baroque Players

The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble Director Christopher Monks

A towering masterpiece of the early Baroque and one of the greatest pillars of music history, Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 offer a stunning array of brilliant instrumental writing, opulent choruses and moving arias.

Over 400 years ago this astounding work marked the end of the Renaissance and the beginning of the Baroque. The publication in 1610 almost certainly helped Monteverdi gain the prestigious post of maestro di cappella at St Mark’s in Venice, which he would keep until his death in 1643.

What better way to experience this incredible work than in this performance by Armonico Consort, led by its director Christopher Monks – the period instrument ensemble that’s built a reputation for the freshness and drama of its interpretations.

Thurs 13th July 7.30pm £35.84 £32.48 £29.12

Price includes 12% booking fee

Catch a star if you can and wish for something special as we ask you, are you ready for Love? Jimmy Love!

This is the world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon.

Join us as Jimmy and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits, including Saturday Nights Alright, Crocodile Rock, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom, and many many more.

We take you on a journey through Elton’s life and career, the highs and the lows with many a laugh brought to life, live on stage.

Fri 14th July 7.45pm £36.96; Concessions £2 Off Price includes 12% booking fee

Mon 17th to Tues 18th July 7.45pm £12.88 (Students £10.08)

Price includes 12% booking fee

The thought of invisibility, and the advantages it could bring to someone, has captured the imagination of millions since HG Wells’ classic story was first published. The Invisible Man has been adapted many times for film, but rarely for the stage. This brand-new, fastmoving, hilarious adaptation boasts 15 characters, played by just three actors, aided by quick costume changes, prop manipulation and tons of fun!

Brought to you by Our Star, a company who have a good time and take you along for the ride at every turn!

Studio One

The music that filled the dancehalls during the Big Band era is brought to life again by The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK. The hardest swinging big band in the UK recreates the million sellers of the 40’s and 50’s. Moonlight Serenade, Little Brown Jug, Pennsylvania 6-5000 and String of Pearls are just a few of the numbers that shot band leader Glenn Miller to world stardom. Pieces from other band leaders including Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington and Count Basie not to mention songs made famous by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin are featured in this 2 hour show which will take you down Memory Lane and start your feet tapping.

A Big Band show that’s bound to get you In The Mood.

UB40 - The Legacy – performed by the internationally acclaimed Johnny2bad recreating the greatest sounds from Birmingham reggae legends UB40. Hear all the hits including Red Red Wine, Homely Girl, Kingston Town, Rat in mi Kitchen, Food For Thought and many more in an electrifying energetic performance by this 8 piece band including a 3 piece horn section who have been personally endorsed by Ali Campbell.

UB40 - The Legacy - bringing back the authentic live Birmingham reggae sound.

Thur 24th Aug 7.30pm £29.68

Price includes 12% booking fee

YEE-HAW! It’s going to be a sea of stetsons, boots and spurs when The big country music show, rides into town. An all live big band with fiddle, banjo and pedal steel plus 3 singers playing all of your favourite classic country and western hits. A two hour extravaganza of classic country music featuring a ten gallon hat full of great country and western hits including The Gambler, Take it Easy, Man! I feel like a Woman, Ring of Fire, The Devil went down to Georgia, and many, many more.

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

Price includes 12% booking fee

Price includes 12% booking fee

Written in seven days at the height of the Blitz, Blithe Spirit ran for nearly 2000 performances in the West End, breaking box office records as the longestrunning comedy in the history of British theatre.

Coward’s own favourite play, it tells of novelist and socialite Charles Condomine, recently re-married but haunted by the ghost of his late wife, Elvira. She is conjured up by the eccentric medium Madame Arcati and embarks on a spirited campaign to sabotage his new life …

Established in 2012, Malvern Theatres Young Company gives aspiring young actors the opportunity to perform in a professional environment. Blithe Spirit follows their successful production of The Importance of Being Earnest last summer.

‘This young company demonstrates the strength of theatre by allowing the beauty of words to shine through … all of the young actors are given an opportunity to demonstrate their skill, which they do with an ability well beyond their years’

The Edinburgh Guide

BLITHE SPIRIT

By Noël Coward

Directed By Nic

Lloyd

Studio One

YOUNG

company

proudly presents

A Two-Week Musical Theatre Training Programme

We are delighted to present our professional training opportunity this summer, led by Beyond the Barricade Company’s Andy Reiss and Katie Leeming.

This masterclass is ideal for anyone who is interested in gaining significant performance experience with industry professionals, improving confidence, technique and delivery on stage. The course will provide participants with a practical understanding of how to produce polished professional work, as well as experience the intense rehearsal process involved.

You’ll cover material from the latest west-end productions such as Six, Hamilton, and Heathers, including upcoming touring productions like Dear Evan Hansen, In The Heights, and Come From Away, plus your family favourites, Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, and Blood Brothers. This fast-paced multi-disciplinary workshop will cover various musical styles, genres, and dynamic choreography.

The masterclass will conclude with live performances of SHOWSTOPPERS! in the Forum Theatre. SHOWSTOPPERS! Saturday 26th August 2pm & 7pm All tickets £5.

No audition is required to take part, but you MUST be available for all of the dates below.

Places are now open to book onto the training experience, please visit https://www.malvern-theatres.co.uk/take-part/malvern-theatres-young-company/ to complete an application form to take part!

For further information, please contact Rhiannon Williamson by email: rhiannon@malvern-theatres.co.uk

Applications close July 2023

Mon 14th - Sat 26th

August 2023

10am - 6pm

Participant Cost: £190

Ages 14 years +

presents

CALLING ALL BUDDING MUSICAL THEATRE STARS!

Get ready for an exciting, fun-filled three-day musical theatre experience with Andy Reiss and Katie Leeming, the musical team behind Malvern Theatres Young Company.

Young actors will have the opportunity to learn and perform songs and dance routines from the popular Matilda the Musical and Disney’s Encanto! Creating fun and dynamic movement while developing vocal and performance techniques and stagecraft. This workshop encourages selfexpression, strong teamwork and confidence through the professional guidance of Andy and Katie.

A short performance is presented to family and friends on the final day.

g d o w b

A Three-day Musical Theatre

Masterclass for 8 -13 year olds

To book your place, please visit www.malverntheatres.co.uk or call Box Office on 01684 892277

For further information, please contact Rhiannon Williamson by email: rhiannon@malvern-theatres.co.uk

Thurs 10th – Sat 12th August 2023

10am – 4:30pm

Ages 8 – 13 years

Participant cost: £80 (inc bfee)

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

Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, 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.

Our talented cast will recreate for you, a night like no other! Make new memories whilst reliving old classics, this one is for the fans as we celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen, and we say thank you! This show has it all, the power, emotion, and star quality in this stunning production with full video and light show, as we try and respectfully recreate the soundtrack to your life.

Sat 9th Sept 7.45pm £36.96

Price includes 12% booking fee

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. This non-stop hit machine, authentically recreated by our phenomenal cast and live band will transport you back in time to 1963 and beyond for a magical evening enjoying all your favourites. This internationally acclaimed show authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest. It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsetto, and features his solo hits like Grease, Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, and Who Loves You.

Thurs 14th Sept 7.45pm £39.20; Concessions £2 Off

Price includes 12% booking fee

Malvern Theatres is delighted to welcome back the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. The National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company was created twenty six years ago and for over a decade has brought favourite G & S operas to Malvern in productions that have received outstanding reviews from the national press and regular four and five star ratings. All performances are accompanied by the acclaimed National Festival Orchestra.

THE MIKADO

Set in the fictional Japanese town of Titipu, The Mikado satirises British society, customs and pretensions through a farcical Gilbertian plot brimming with humour.

In the topsy turvy world of The Mikado, flirting is punishable by death and NankiPoo (the son of The Mikado disguised as a wandering minstrel) attempts to escape from the formidable Katisha and into the arms of his love, Yum-Yum. Meanwhile Ko-Ko, the hapless Lord High Executioner has much on his mind and needs to work hard to avoid his own decapitation!

The Mikado is arguably one of the most popular operas ever written and includes numerous memorable musical numbers: Three Little Maids, Tit Willow and A Wandr’ing Minstrel. Just the ticket for a fun-filled visit to the Royal Hall.

THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD

The Yeomen of the Guard is set in the Tower of London. Colonel Fairfax, a gentleman, soldier and scientist is wrongly accused of sorcery, imprisoned in the Tower and sentenced to be beheaded within the hour. To avoid leaving his estate to his accuser he secretly marries strolling gypsy, Elsie Maynard. Jester Jack Point is also in love with Elsie but agrees to the marriage knowing that Fairfax will soon be executed. However, Fairfax escapes, throwing the Tower into confusion and setting in motion a number of intriguing plot twists ending in tragedy for one of the players.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

One of the most enduringly popular of Gilbert and Sullivan’s great comic creations, The Pirates of Penzance is full of memorable melodies. Jam-packed with sentimental, swashbuckling pirates who are really peers of the realm, a completely dotty Major General and a bumbling bunch of hopeless but hilarious policemen, what could possibly go wrong?

You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up! 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’ perform 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!

Thurs 28th Sept 7.45pm £36.96

Price includes 12% booking fee

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!

Sun 1st Oct 7.30pm £31.92

Price includes 12% booking fee

In this classic tale of greed and guilt, Flabbergast Theatre’s Macbeth fuses a rigorous and respectful approach to text and storytelling to bring a magical, lucid interpretation of Shakespeare’s blood-soaked tragedy to life.

Flabbergast gives us an instinctive view of Shakespeare’s most wretched tragedy, working to draw out the parallels with modern society. At its heart, the dominant recurring theme and fundamental narrative that powers The Tragedy of Macbeth is the masculine fear of feminine power; and in this sense, the play is as pertinent today as it has ever been. This timeless work examines what it meant to be a man, and what it meant to be a woman and underscores the social contracts between the two that dictate the actions of the protagonists.

Playing to their strengths and background in puppetry, clown, mask, ensemble and physical theatre, Flabbergast present the bard’s original text accompanied by and supported with exhilarating live music to produce a provocative and enjoyably accessible show. The beautifully performed music and vocal work combine into a powerful live soundscape creating an atmosphere that both compliments and juxtaposes the action. With a stripped back set, and an aesthetically arresting design, the tightknit ensemble of actors performs a dark and visceral manifestation of the work’s essence and underlying themes.

“as captivating as it is unsettling”

The Telegraph

Flabbergast Theatre presents

Macbeth

By William Shakespeare

“This is an exciting and vital interpretation of Macbeth which serves to invigorate one of Shakespeare’s best-known plays with a new intensity.”

British Theatre Guide

”Flabbergast

Theatre stayed loyal to a classic but approached it in a refreshing and visually beautiful way”

Voice Magazine

Henry Maynard

DIRECTOR & DESIGNER

Matej Matejka MOVEMENT

Adam Cli ord

MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS

Rachel Shipp

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Michael Lynch

PHOTOS

£8.96

MEMBERS DISCOUNTS APPLY under 26s

Fascinating Aïda

The 40th Anniversary Show

What a beautiful Noise, it’s got a beautiful sound it’s got a beautiful beat! Get on board for one night only for that night out you have been dreaming of!

As we invite you to celebrate with us the life and work of Neil Diamond with Sweet Caroline – The Ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond. Starring renowned tribute artist Gary Ryan, as seen on ‘Stars in Their Eyes’!

The show will take you for one special evening, back to where it began. A musical journey celebrating 50 years of some of the greatest music ever written.

Fri 6th Oct 7.45pm £36.96; Concessions £2 Off

Price includes 12% booking fee

Celebrating 40 years on the road in 2023, Dillie, Liza and Adèle, Britain’s raciest and sassiest musical cabaret trio, are bringing their brand-new show to theatres across the UK.

Fascinating Aïda have racked-up millions of internet followers, performed in the world’s most prestigious venues and been showered with awards and plaudits since they sashayed onto the scene back in 1983.

MILOŠ

ARTS and the HOURS

Programme to Include:

Bach Prelude BWV 1007

Couperin Mysterious Barricades

Barrios La Catedral

Scarlatti Three Sonatas

Rameau The Arts and the Hours

Duplessy Amor Fati

Sat 7th Oct 7.45pm £28.56

Price includes 12% booking fee

Sat

Price includes 12% booking fee

BY BRIAN FRIEL

DIRECTED BY MICHAEL CABOT

Frank Hardy has a gift. A gift of healing.

A frayed banner hangs outside a desolate village hall. The sick, the suffering and the desperate arrive from out of the wind and the rain. They come in search of restoration, a cure. They are promised ‘a performance’, an opportunity to spend an intimate moment with a mercurial showman, who offers hope and salvation to the afflicted. Through the 1950s and 1960s, Hardy and his wife, Grace, travel to remote corners of Scotland and Wales, before eventually returning to Frank’s native Ireland. Accompanied by his manager Teddy, they move from village to village, bringing with them an unpredictable mix of theatricality and the spiritual. Using four enthralling monologues to interweave the stories of these three intriguing characters, Brian Friel takes us on an extraordinary journey of shifting perspectives and uncertain memories.

Brian Friel (1929-2015) was an award-winning Irish playwright and author. He is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s greatest dramatists, having written over thirty plays across six decades. His major works include Translations, Dancing at Lughnasa, Molly Sweeney and Philadelphia, Here I Come!

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.’ Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC Special, the outstanding Katie Markham leads this world-class show - from powerhouse vocal performances to intimate acoustic songs. Prepare to fall in love again with songs such as Make You Feel My Love, Someone Like You, Rolling In The Deep, Skyfall, Easy On Me, Oh My God and many more!

Sat 21st Oct 7.45pm £29.12

Price includes 12% booking fee

Host of the global smash–hit podcast Have A Word & star of Live At The Apollo; Adam Rowe is hitting the road with his brand new stand–up tour. Adam’s spent a bit of time self–reflecting and he’s come to the conclusion that there’s something wrong with him, although for hypochondriac, that’s not exactly news. A hilarious insight into the mind and body of one of the fastest rising comedians on the planet.

An hilarious evening of World-Class stand-up from live comedy’s internationally acclaimed Irish master! You’ve seen him on The Royal Variety Performance, Live at the Apollo, Sunday Night at the Palladium, Conan O’Brien or perhaps online where he has clocked up hundreds of millions of views of his comedy clips… but NOTHING beats seeing Jimeoin live. Award-winning with a wide appeal and a cheeky, no-gimmicks and superbly observed sense of humour, Jimeoin has audiences in stitches across the UK, Europe, USA and of his adopted homeland of Australia. Catch his brilliant smash-hit Jimeoin: The Craic! show on tour in Malvern.

Sat 28th Oct 8pm £28.56

Price includes 12% booking fee

Sat 4th Nov 7.45pm £25.20 Recommended Age 16+

Price includes 12% booking fee

Bridesmaids of Britain has arrived!

A hilarious show that promises to be the girl’s night out to remember.

Becky is the overly loyal Maidof-Honour whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Sarah on a wild ride down the road to matrimony.

Things go awry as competition between Becky and Sarah’s new BFF (best friend forever) Tiffany (she’s so gorgeous you would just hate her) over who is the bride’s best friend, threatens to upend the wedding planning that has been in the making since primary school.

Prepare yourselves for danceoffs/sing-offs and eventually shout-offs at the “Hen do of the year”…held in a caravan!!

Will this wedding story have a happy ending, or will these best friends rip each other apart?

Grab your pals and throw on your garter for a hilarious night out filled with laughter and tears (and more laughter).

Recommended for Ages

FESTIVAL THEATRE

Ambition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage in The Merchant of Venice 1936, direct from the RSC. Starring Tracy-Ann Oberman (Eastenders, Doctor Who) as Shylock, Shakespeare’s classic is transported to 1930s Britain in this “striking and impactful” (Guardian) new production that “makes theatre history” (The Telegraph), from acclaimed director Brigid Larmour.

Tensions in London’s East End are rising and Shylock, a resilient single mother and hard-working businesswoman, is desperate to protect her daughter’s future. When the charismatic merchant Antonio comes to her for a loan, a high-stakes deal is struck. Will Shylock take her revenge, and who will pay the ultimate price?

If you prick us do we not bleed?

If you poison us do we not die? And if you wrong us shall we not revenge?

MEMBERS DISCOUNTS APPLY under 26s £11.20

£2 concessions over 60s /unwaged Price includes 12% booking fee BOX OFFICE: 01684 892277

Don’t miss this unforgettable, electrifying new production of The Merchant of Venice, a “fascinating and timely” (Daily Mail) reminder of a key moment in British history.

There will be a touch tour prior to the Wednesday matinee 18th October

Advance booking is essential - please contact bridget@malvern-theatres.co.uk 01684 580956

Ten strangers are lured to a solitary mansion off the coast of Devon. When a storm cuts them off from the mainland, the true reason for their presence on the island becomes horribly clear. “None of us will ever leave this island”

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

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

The best-selling crime novel of all time and then THERE WERE NONE

‘BAILEY TURNS THE SCREW WITH EVERY SCENE’

concessions over 60s /unwaged Price includes 12% booking fee

December 2023

Thurs 14th 7pm

Fri 15th 1pm & 7pm

Sat 16th 2.30pm & 7pm

Sun 17th 1pm & 5pm

Mon 18th – No Performances

Tues 19th 1pm & 7pm

Wed 20th 10.15am & 6pm

Thurs 21st 10.15am & 6pm

Fri 22nd 10.15am & 6pm

Sat 23rd 2.30pm & 7pm

Sun 24th 1pm & 5pm

Mon 25th – No Performances

Tues 26th 1pm & 5pm

Wed 27th 1pm & 5pm

Thurs 28th 1pm & 5pm

Fri 29th 1pm & 6pm

Sat 30th 2.30pm & 7pm

Sun 31st – 1pm & 5pm

January 2024

Mon 1st – 2.30pm

Tues 2nd – No performances

Wed 3rd 1pm & 6pm

Thurs 4th 1pm & 6pm

Fri 5th 1pm (Relaxed) & 7pm

Sat 6th 2.30pm & 7pm

Sun 7th 1pm & 5pm

Prices includes 12% booking fee

£2 off over 60s/ Unwaged

Under 16s £7 off; Members £4 off

MEMBERS DISCOUNTS APPLY

Groups of 10 or more 10% off (only available when booked through the box office on 01684 892277)

There will be a relaxed performance of Cinderella on Friday 5th January ’24 at 1pm

Red Prices all seats £16.80 (No Concessions or Discounts)

Purple Prices £30.24, £28, £23.52, £20.16

Green Prices £35.84, £32.48, £29.12, £25.76

Relaxed Performance all seats £10

Early Booking Discount 10% Off the prices above until September 1st 2023

Relaxed performances 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, nonjudgmental 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 theatre-going experience.

Relaxed performance: All seats £10.00 (Carers half price).

Yo u S h a l l G o To T h e Ba l l !

Independent education for boys and girls aged 2-18

Shaping ambition, resilience and curiosity

Autumn Open Days

Senior & Sixth Form Saturday 30th September

King’s St Alban’s Prep Saturday 7th October

King’s Hawford Prep Friday 6th October

Register your visit: ksw.org.uk/shapedbykings #ShapedByKings

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Audley Ellerslie is an exclusive over 60’s development where you can own your own property, keep your highly valued independence and live the life you love. And with the charming spa town of Malvern on your doorstep, that’s now easier and more enjoyable than ever. Don’t miss your chance to reserve one of the stunning properties at Audley Ellerslie in picturesque Malvern. Book a private tour today to view the new show apartments and luxury facilities.

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BOOKING INFORMATION

Box Office: 01684 892277 (9.30am-8pm Monday-Saturday)

Online Bookings: malvern-theatres.co.uk

FESTIVAL THEATRE SEATING PLAN

THEATRE CIRCLE

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.

FORUM THEATRE SEATING PLAN

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.

LATECOMERS: 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.

FACILITIES FOR DISABLED PATRONS: We welcome people with disabilities and are committed to ensuring that your visit is easy, enjoyable and straight-forward. Please advise the box office if you require any special assistance. We have wheelchair spaces available in all three auditoria. (denoted by an *) Other areas of the Malvern Theatres are accessible to wheelchairs and there are WC facilities on all levels. We operate a infra-red system. Headsets are available on arrival: please ask when booking for advice on the best reception areas. Guide dogs are always welcome.

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

To opt out from postal mailings of our season brochure, please contact the box office in person, by phone on 01684 892277 or email boxoffice@malvern-theatres.co.uk

19th - 25th May 12th - 18th May

Eves £8.50 (£9.50 Premium Seats)

Mats/Mornings £7.50 (£8.50 Premium Seats)

£1 Discount - Over 60s/Under 16s