What’s on
WHAT’S ON
IN MAY
PINOCCHIO (dance)
Monday 9th - Tuesday 10th May
Join Ballet Theatre UK as we tell the tale of a wooden puppet carved from pine but with only one wish, the become a real boy.
Follow Pinocchio, the cheeky marionette puppet with an unruly nose, on his epic quest as he overcomes obstacles, faces consequences and even ends up in the belly of a whale, proving that dreams really do come true. Pinocchio, joined with iconic characters such as Gepetto, The Blue Fairy and Jiminy Cricket, will take you on a heartfelt journey of discovery. Set to a stunning classical score, this original production will delight ballet audiences and families alike and promises to carve a new love for Pinocchio through the magic of classical dance. Book Online.
THE ALL-STAR STAND-UP TOUR 2016 (comedy) Sunday 1th May Presenting four heavyweight comics in the biggest comedy tour of the year. Featuring double Sony Award winner and star of Mock The Week, Gary Delaney, top comedy trickster and star of BBC1s The Magicians, Peter Firman, Kiwi compere, Jarred Christmas and unbeaten legend, Never Mind The Buzzcocks team captain and one of Channel 4s 100 greatest stand ups in the world, Sean Hughes. Book online.
A SWINGING AFFAIR (Claire Martin OBE & Ray Gelato (music) Saturday 21st MAY Friends for 30 years, multi award-winning vocalist, Claire Martin OBE and legendary saxophonist and vocalist Ray Gelato have combined their love of all things swing and joined forces for their first show together, A Swinging Affair. These much celebrated and respected musicians share the stage with a world-class trio led by renowned-pianist Dave Newton to explore the Great American Songbook including classics such as Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, They All Laughed and Can’t We Be Friends. Book Online. www.theatreroyal.org
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