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Friday 14th & Saturday 15th April Tall Stories
ROOM ON THE BROOM
Join the Witch and her cat on their mission to defeat the dragon in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The Witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitchhikers – a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a crazy frog. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK – it snaps in two… just as the hungry dragon appears! Friday 1.30pm & 4.30pm. Saturday 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm. Tickets: £12.50 - £10.50
Thursday 20th April Tayo Aluko & Friends
JUST AN ORDINARY LAWYER
Nigerian Tunji Sowande quietly breaks through multiple barriers to become Britain’s first black judge in 1978. Also a fine concert singer and keen cricket lover, he muses on international politics and history as they affect the black world from Africa to the USA and Britain, from the point of view of one who would rather watch sports and spread love and peace through the medium of song. 7.30pm. Tickets: £16.50 - £8.50
Friday 21st April Easy Theatres
BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY
Celebrating the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. A Four Seasons song shares a special place in everyone’s heart. Number 1 hits Walk Like A Man, Sherry, Working My Way Back To You, Rag Doll and Let’s Hang On combine with Frankie’s My Eyes Adored You and Grease in this critically-acclaimed spectacular. Reviving the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest, including Frankie’s incredible falsettos, oh what a night awaits music fans! 7.30pm. Tickets: £21.50 - £8.50
Saturday 22nd April Tango Siempre
TANGOMOTION
From virtuoso displays of traditional tango dance in stunning costumes to the exquisite sounds of 1930s Buenos Aires and the powerful Nuevo Tango music of Astor Piazzolla, Tangomotion is a breathtaking journey into the heart of Tango Argentino. It features four world class tango dancers and live music from the acclaimed tango quartet, Tango Siempre is the UK’s leading tango ensemble, described by the Sunday Times as – an effortless fusion of Latin Passion and jazz virtuosity. 7.30pm. Tickets: £26 - £8.50
Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th April LAMDA
AS YOU LIKE IT
An audience favourite since its first performance in 1603, As You Like It is among Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies. An idyllic country setting provides the backdrop for this romantic adventure, as Rosalind and Orlando’s famous courtship is played out amidst the turmoil of political rivalry, mistaken identity and exile in the Forest of Arden. The rules of romance are discarded and traditional gender roles are abandoned as Rosalind, disguised as the boy Ganymede, attempts to ‘cure’ Orlando of his lovesickness. Including some of the Bard’s most glorious wordplay and oft-quoted speeches, including ‘all the world’s a stage’, As You Like It is a glorious romp in the woods! Wednesday & Thursday 7.30pm. Thursday 2pm. Tickets: £20.50 - £8.50 www.theatreroyal.org *Times and dates correct at time of going to press. Please check with organiser for full details/availability. APRIL 2017 | 85