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Welcome to THEATRE ROYAL WINDSOR

With the days getting longer and the sun brighter, it feels like we are finally heading towards our longawaited Summer!

You may have noticed that we haven’t been open for performances for the past few weeks and whilst the theatre has been dark we have been undergoing some much needed maintenance both inside and outside of our lovely Grade II listed building. The exterior of the theatre has been repainted, new carpets fitted in some of the office areas, the stage re-laid, and some much needed sprucing up all round!

Reopening this spring with Joe Orton’s hilarious farce What the Butler Saw followed by Michael McManus’s new satirical comedy Party Games!, we then look forward to the first of our Sean Mathias plays this May with Emlyn Williams’ fierce trial by media, Accolade.

We welcome back Sidmouth Rep for three weeks in July and in September we are excited to share another premiere with The Gates of Kiev, based on the true story of a renowned concert pianist who stood-up to Stalin because of her unswerving belief that music could change minds and save civilisations.

WHAT’S ON

4. WHAT THE BUTLER SAW

5. PARTY GAMES!

7. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

8. ACCOLADE

10. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

11. FRANKIE GOES TO BOLLYWOOD

12. HOUSE GUEST

13. HAY FEVER

14. PERFECT CRIME

15. YOUR SUNDAY BEST

16. HEATHERS THE MUSICAL

18. THE MOUSETRAP

19. SIZZLING SUMMER FUN

20. RESURGENCE

21. THE ADDAMS FAMILY

23. THE GATES OF KIEV

24. FILUMENA

26. THE NUTCRACKER

27. DRACULA

28. PRE-PANTO PARTY SEASON

31. A CHRISTMAS CAROL

32. DICK WHITTINGTON

This October, we are thrilled to welcome Felicity Kendal in the title role of Filumena, the second play of Sean Mathias’ season, and along with your favourite tribute shows, the return of the Ballet with London City Ballet (touring again following a hiatus of 30 years), Heathers – The Musical and of course our famous Pantomime, there is so much to look forward to.

We look forward to welcoming you very soon.

LONDON CLASSIC THEATRE RETURN WITH ORTON’S MANIC FARCE

Within his private psychiatric clinic, Doctor Prentice is interviewing a new secretary. Geraldine wants the position but seems underqualified and uncertain about her parentage. Mrs Prentice appears, flushed and in urgent need of a drink, following an illicit encounter at the Station Hotel. In the meantime, Doctor Rance, a Government Inspector and Sergeant Match, a policeman, arrive amidst increasing chaos with searching questions of their own.

WHAT THE BUTLER SAW is Joe Orton’s most ambitious play, a manic farce and masterclass in fearless comic writing. No institution, political view or tradition is safe, as Orton explores comic territory few playwrights have dared to visit.

During a short, dazzling career, he shocked, outraged, and delighted audiences with his riotous black comedies, including Loot and Entertaining Mr Sloane.

Contains strong language and adult themes

Age Guidance: 14+

TUE 7 MAYSAT 11 MAY

Tue - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Tickets from £21.50

Members 2 for 1 Tue 7 May

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AN ETON MESS IN WINDSOR!

AN YVONNE ARNAUD ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Starring Matthew Cottle (of BAFTA nominated BBC sitcom Game On and Channel 4’s hit comedy The Windsors), Debra Stephenson (Bad Girls, Coronation Street) and Ryan Early (Coronation Street, The Archers), Party Games! puts political leadership on the ledge and goes inside the chaos of government to see whether advisers do advise and if ministers can decide. STARRING MATTHEW COTTLE

This is the UK, 2026, John Waggner newly elected leader of the hastily formed centrist One Nation Party presides over a hung parliament, a discontented electorate and striking cheese makers. He and his power-hungry MPs must cling onto authority through whatever shaky means possible. Can one man, a Svengali spin doctor and some dodgy data unite the country? And what role can his wife, the King and a large spider play in keeping the lights on?

A hilariously acerbic new comedy by Michael McManus, the writer of Maggie & Ted, directed by Joanna Read.

12+ ONLY CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE

TUE 14 MAYSAT 18 MAY

Tue - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Tickets from £21.50

Members 2 for 1 Tue 14 May

Pre-show Q&A Tue 14 - 6:30pm

Included in ticket price for Tuesday performance.

DEBRA STEPHENSON RYAN EARLY
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BOOKING INFORMATION

Box Office opening hours

Monday - Saturday 10am – 7.30pm

Sunday Varies according to show times

Access

Theatre Royal Windsor is committed to making our performances accessible to all patrons. If you have access requirements, please get in touch with our friendly Box Office team, who will be able to advise on the most appropriate seats to book for your visit.

Our facilities include accessible entrances, 5 wheelchair spaces + a hearing loop system. Selected productions will have accessible performances, including Audio Described, BSL Interpreted and Relaxed Performances. For further details regarding our facilities and services, and for information on public transport links and car parks, please visit our website or contact the Box Office.

How to find us

Theatre Royal Windsor 32 Thames Street Windsor Berkshire SL4 1PS

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ANNUAL COST £55

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ANNUAL COST £85

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ANNUAL COST £160

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• Priority booking day • 15% discount at our Coffee Shop

DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP

ANNUAL COST £260

ALL THE PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS PLUS:

• Priority booking line • Free parking

• A programme per member (home shows only)

ROYAL MEMBERSHIP

ANNUAL COST £500

ALL THE DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS PLUS:

• Your name featured as a royal member in our programmes

For details about Corporate Memberships and Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Development@theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk.

MEMBERSHIP

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!

SUN 12 MAY - 7.30PM

Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other!

SUN 19 MAY - 7.30PM

The ultimate multi award-winning tribute show to The Four Seasons, with incredible vocals, slick moves, infectious charm and timeless music, you’ll not be able to resist classics such as ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘Sherry’ and of course, ‘Walk Like A Man’.”

FRI 24 MAY - 7.30PM

Direct from London’s West End, it’s heading down the Atlanta Highway, so bring your jukebox money and get ready to jitterbug. Dress to impress as we spin you round and round to the hits of Wham!, Culture Club, Madonna, Duran Duran and more in a night to remember.

SAT 25 MAY - 7.30PM

Time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true - Close to You, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, Please Mr Postman, Goodbye to Love and more in a brand-new show.

SUN 23 JUN - 7.30PM

Embark on an electrifying journey through the sensational 70s. Re-live timeless hits from icons like Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Sister Sledge, Chic and more. Lose yourself in the music and leave your worries behind!

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Step into the vibrant world of London’s intellectual elite, where the price of success is often too high to pay.

Accolade follows the life of a celebrated writer on the verge of receiving a much-coveted award for his work. A gripping tale of ambition, scandal, and the harsh realities that lie beneath the surface of success.

With razor-sharp dialogue, poignant moments, and unexpected twists at every turn, Accolade grips your heart and mind, forcing you to examine the fine line between truth and lies.

FRI 31 MAY –SAT 15 JUNE

Mon – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Tickets from £19.50

Members 2 for 1 Fri 31 May

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE FIRST OF
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SEAN MATHIAS’ 4th SEASON

Behind the prestigious façade of a celebrated writer lies a web of deception and dark desires, ready to unravel his carefully constructed life.

2024!
OF PLAYS FOR
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WINDSOR, IN THE AWARD WINNING MUSICAL

Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles across a mysterious new plant with killer potential. Fame and fortune follow, but will this win the attention of the girl of his dreams, or will the insatiable appetite of his carnivorous plant get out of control?!

Feed the need for musical hilarity with this devilishly delicious sci-fi smash hit musical that has devoured the hearts of audiences around the globe, and now comes to Windsor in this brand-new production. Filled with incredible rock and roll music, be prepared to laugh, scream, and be convinced to give up gardening for life!

TUE 18SAT 22 JUN

Tue - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Tickets from £19.50

Members 2 for 1 Tue 18 Jun

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THE MEAN, GREEN, MAN-EATING PLANT HITS
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AN OCTAGON THEATRE BOLTON, NEW WOLSEY THEATRE, THEATRE BY THE LAKE & HULL TRUCK THEATRE CO-PRODUCTION DIRECTED BY LOTTE WAKEHAM

FROM THE TEAM BEHIND THE SMASH-HIT BRITAIN’S GOT BHANGRA

RIFCO THEATRE COMPANY, WATFORD PALACE THEATRE, AND HOME MANCHESTER PRESENT

Amidst the heroes and the villains, the costumes and the spectacle, get ready for this tale of being British in Bollywood.

Frankie never wanted to be a star, she just wanted a familyand after a chance encounter with an up-and-coming director, she finds herself transported to Bollywood.

As she climbs the sparkling staircase of stardom, Frankie has to confront what she is willing to do for fame and fortune. Can she stay in the Bollywood family and still be true to herself?

Inspired by real stories of British women who have been caught in the spotlight of the biggest film industry in the world, Frankie Goes to Bollywood is a breathtakingly colourful journey of romance, sweeping songs and vibrant dance.

Get swept away into the dazzling world of Bollywood!

CONCEPT AND BOOK BY PRAVESH KUMAR SONGS AND MUSIC BY NIRAJ CHAG  SONGS AND LYRICS BY TASHA TAYLOR JOHNSON

TUE 25SAT 29 JUN

Tue - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Tickets from £29.50

Members 2 for 1 Tue 25 Jun

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PRESENTS

SIDMOUTHREP HOUSE GUEST BYFRANCISDURBRIDGE

A classic edge-of-your-seat thriller. Robert and Stella learn that their son has been kidnapped - not for ransom, but to force them to allow one of the kidnappers to remain in their house. When two police officers arrive, it is very clear that these two are far from what they seem.

TUE 2SAT 6 JUL

Tue - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2:30pm

All tickets £20

Members 2 for 1 Tue 2 Jul

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SIDMOUTHREPPRESENTS HAYFEVER BYNOËLCOWARD

Noël Coward’s gloriously entertaining comedy of bad manners. Novelist David Bliss, and his wife Judith, are hoping for a quiet weekend in the country. When their high-spirited children appear with guests of their own. A houseful of drama waits to be ignited as misunderstandings and tempers flare. With Judith’s new flame and David’s newest literary ‘inspiration’ keeping company, the Bliss family lives up to its name as the ‘quiet weekend’ comes to an exhausting and hilarious finale.

TUE 9SAT 13 JUL

Tue - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2:30pm

All tickets £20

Members 2 for 1 Tue 9 Jul

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SIDMOUTHREPPRESENTS PERFECT CRIME BYWARRENMANZI

This cat-and-mouse thriller is one of off-Broadway’s longestrunning hits. Margaret Thorne Brent, psychiatrist and author, has returned to America with her husband, also a psychiatrist, and settled in an affluent Connecticut community where at least one bizarre murder has taken place. Inspector James Ascher, the local cop, becomes obsessed with Margaret, her patients and their sitting room, where he believes the solution to the murder lies…

TUE 16SAT 20 JUL

Tue - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2:30pm

All tickets £20

Members 2 for 1 Tue 16 Jul

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SIDMOUTH REP - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! SPECIAL REP PRICES ALL TICKETS£20!

YOUR SUNDAY BEST!

SUN 4 AUG - 7.30PM

Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Incredible falsettos, beautiful acapellas - with a huge repertoire including ‘Sherry’, ‘Walk Like A Man’, ‘My Eyes Adored You’, ‘Grease’, Rag DOLL’, ‘STAY’, ‘LETS HANG ON’, ‘BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY’.

SUN 1 SEP - 7.30PM

The acclaimed World No.1 paranormal show, Most Haunted is the original and most successful worldwide Paranormal investigation series ever made, and in a brand new stage show presented by Yvette Fielding together with Karl Beattie and the Most Haunted team, you will be taken on the darkest, most terrifying journey of your life.

SUN 20 OCT - 7.30PM

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic. Starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman, the show features a live band, dazzling costumes and the performer’s iconic dance routines.

SUN 11 AUG - 7.30PM

Jump aboard the midnight train – heaven is a place on Earth called Windsor with the brand-new show for ’23-24, featuring the greatest end-of-the-night anthems. Summer of ’69, I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll, Livin’ on a Prayer, Sweet Child O’ Mine, China in Your Hand – live in concert 30 hits, a sizzling cast, a crazy, crazy night.

SUN 29 SEP - 7.30PM

Queenz are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. Featuring more sequins and surprises than ever before, get ready for the ultimate celebration of powerhouse popstars & dazzling disco divas.

SUN 27 OCT - 7PM

Experience a captivating journey through music history from the 50s to the 80s, filled with electrifying performances and iconic tunes - this unforgettable show combines talent, energy, passion and nostalgia, allowing you to sing, laugh, and dance along to the greatest hits of the past.

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OF 2024 ARE BACK FOR A NEW TERM!

HHHH ‘HEATHERS IS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL’S DARKER, DIRTIER COUSIN’

Following three smash-hit West End seasons and the WhatsOnStage award for BEST NEW MUSICAL, Heathers

The Musical, the black comedy rock musical based on the eponymous 1988 film, is back at Windsor before embarking on a new national tour.

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

WED 24 JUL –SAT 27 JUL

Wed – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Tickets from £19.50

Members 2 for 1 Wed 24 Jul

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SUNDAY EXPRESS

HAVE YOU DUNNIT ?

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is THE genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time.

As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover that a killer is in their midst!

For 70 years, AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP has kept millions of people from every corner of the globe on the edge of their seats. COULD YOU BE NEXT?

Starring Todd Carty (EastEnders, The Bill ) and Gwyneth Strong (Only Fools and Horses, EastEnders).

MON 29 JUL - SAT 3 AUG

Mon - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Tickets from £23.50

Members 2 for 1 Mon 29 Jul

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“THE CLEVEREST MURDER MYSTERY OF BRITISH THEATRE” THE TELEGRAPH

SIZZLING SUMMER FUN!

MON 5 AUG - 7.30PM

Come together, right now to enjoy the magic of the Beatles - She Loves You, A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, I Feel Fine, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Hey Jude, Here Comes the Sun, Get Back and more. All you need for an evening of millionselling memories.

WED 7 AUG - 7.30PM

When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. . . An unforgettable evening combines Marley’s superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship as a supremely talented cast recreate Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, Three Little Birds and more.

TUE 6 AUG - 7.30PM

Girls grab your boys it’s time to go wild, wild, wild! As we transport you back to the golden age of Glam, with all the songs you know and love!

Starring son of Sweet Legend - Brian Connolly Jnr, it’s time to Get It On! As our sensational cast and live band recreate the soundtrack of a generation. This is the Glam Rock show! Not to be missed!

THU 8 AUG - 2.30PM & 7.30PM

Musical theatre showstoppers meet jaw-dropping circus spectacular as everyone’s favourite West End hits combine with breath-taking, amazing performances, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair... Let the music lift you on a truly wondrous journey bursting with kaleidoscopic colour in this smash-hit variety spectacular that’s fun for all the family.

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RESURGENCE

The glorious London City Ballet are back! After an absence of almost 30 years, the company returns to stages across the world with a sublime programme of ballet and contemporary dance.

Featuring a fantastic, international company of dancers, this comeback production includes acclaimed works including the revival of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1972 one-act ballet Ballade unseen in Europe for over fifty years. Ashley Page’s Larina Waltz celebrates its 30th anniversary in this production, and Olivier-award-winner Arielle Smith creates a brand new work. Eve, a full company piece by London City Ballet’s Artistic Director, Christopher Marney, which premiered at Sadlers Wells in 2022 closes the evening.

Formerly a resident company of Sadler’s Wells, London and internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading dance companies, the prolific London City Ballet was famously patronised by Diana, Princess of Wales, before closing its doors in 1996. With achingly beautiful dance fused with glorious music and unrivalled on-stage talent, the company is back with a vengeance.

FRI 9SAT 10 AUG

Fri - Sat 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm

Tickets from £23.50

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Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE

Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA

Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams

Originally produced on Broadway by Stuart Oken, Roy Furman, Michael Leavitt, Five Cent Productions, Stephen Schuler, Decca Theatricals, Scott M. Delman, Stuart Ditsky, Terry Allen Kramer, Stephanie P. McClelland, James L. Nederlander, Eva Price, Jam Theatricals/Mary LuRoffe, Pittsburgh CLO/Gutterman-Swinsky, Vivek Tiwary/Gary Kaplan, The Weinstein Company/Clarence, LLC, Adam Zotovich/Tribe Theatricals

By Special Arrangement with Elephant Eye Theatrical

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

FOR SIGN UP INFO PLEASE EMAIL: outreach@theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), www.theatricalrights.co.uk

WED 28 AUG –SAT 31 AUG

Wed – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Tickets from £18.50

Members 2 for 1 Wed 28 Aug

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GET INVOLVED IN THIS SUMMER’S TRW COMMUNITY PRODUCTION

WORLD PREMIERE

ThestoryofMariaYudinaprotestor,disruptoranddissidentwhobelievedmusiccouldchangeminds andsavecivilizations.Oneofthegreatest femalepianistsofthe20thcenturyand graduateoftheworld-famous StPetersburgConservatoire. Shewasfiercelydefiantoftherepressive regimeofJosefStalin,publiclydenouncinghim anddaringStalintoexecuteher-declaring herselfa‘HolyFool’. Thelegendis,StalinandYudinamet... Aplay/piano-concertaboutthepowerofmusicto changeheartsandmindsandthefightforthesoulof RussiaandforpeaceintheformerSovietempire,using Yudina’sownrepertoire,andendingwithherfamous furiousrenditionofMussorgsky’sTheGatesofKiev.

BILLKENWRIGHTLTD BYARRANGEMENTWITHOKSANASYMONDSANDGEORGEFENTONFORBEMUSE PRESENT

WED 04 –SAT 14 SEP

Mon – Sat 7.30pm

Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Tickets from £19.50

Members 2 for 1

Wed 4 Sep

FEATURINGCELEBRATEDRUSSIANPIANISTGALACHISTIAKOVA ANDINTERNATIONALBALLETDANCERXANDERPARISH WITH FURTHER CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED

LIFE. LOVE. MUSIC. RUSSIA. WHAT
WOULD YOU CHOOSE, WITH A GUN TO YOUR HEAD?
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BY EDUARDO DE FILIPPO DIRECTED BY SEAN MATHIAS ENGLISH VERSION BY KEITH WATERHOUSE & WILLIS HALL BILL KENWRIGHT LTD PRESENTS FELICITY KENDAL IN ‘A WONDERFULLY WISE PLAY’ THE TIMES SEAN MATHIAS SEASON 2024 SET & COSTUME DESIGN BY MORGAN LARGE LIGHTING DESIGN BY NICK RICHINGS THE SECOND PLAY OF SEAN MATHIAS’ 24 Box Office 01753 853888 theatrewindsor @theatrewindsor theatrewindsor

MATHIAS’ WINDSOR 2024 SEASON

CLASSIC COMEDY SET IN THE BALMY NEAPOLITAN HEAT

Amidst the heat of a Neapolitan spring, Filumena Marturano lies on her deathbed, waiting to marry the man who has kept her as his mistress for twenty-five years. No sooner than Filumena and Domenico are wed, she makes a miraculous recovery, much to the surprise of her new, unwilling husband and his younger lover!

Filumena holds on to a secret from her past life in the brothels of Naples, revealing one of her three grown-up sons is Domenico’s. But which one?

Will he accept all three?!

Eduardo De Filippo’s classic Italian comedy sparkles with optimism, affection, and a fierce determination for family, no matter what it takes.

‘DELICIOUSLY

THE STAGE

REFRESHING’

FRI 4 –SAT 19 OCT

Mon – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Tickets from £19.50

Members 2 for 1 Fri 4 Oct

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Experience the enchantment of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, The Nutcracker. Brought to life with lavish costumes and glittering sets by Ballet Theatre UK.

Join Clara and her heroic Nutcracker Prince as they encounter wondrous snowflakes, delightful dancing dolls, waltzing flowers, a magnificent Christmas tree that seemingly touches the heavens and, of course, the magical Sugar Plum Fairy.

Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful musical score intertwines with stunning choreography, creating a spell binding atmosphere of fantasy and illusion.

Ballet Theatre UK’s opulent new production aims to surpass your expectations and breathe new life into this traditional tale, it’s the perfect festive treat for all the family.

TUE 22SAT 26 OCT

Tue - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Tickets from £19.50

Members 2 for 1 Tue 22 Oct

THE SPELLBINDING BALLET FINALLY RETURNS TO WINDSOR!
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A BLOODCURDLING DRAMA PERFECT

The time is 1897. Mankind is on the cusp of vast technological change, scientific mastery and media innovation. But poised between traditional beliefs, the threat of the unknown and the shock of the new world, an altogether darker fear is emerging. As a new shadow looms large over England, a small group of young men and women, lead by Professor Van Helsing, are plunged into an epic struggle for survival.

Adapted by Nick Lane, this brilliant, theatrical treatment of Bram Stoker’s adventure blends Victorian Gothic with the contemporary, showcasing Blackeyed Theatre’s trademark ensemble performance style and featuring a haunting soundscape, powerful performances and innovative design for an exhilarating theatrical experience.

TUE 29 OCTSAT 2 NOV

Tue - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Tickets from £24.50

Members 2 for 1 Tue 29 Oct

HALLOWEEN!
FOR
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it's PRE-pANTO oh,no it isn't!

MON 28 OCT - 7.30PM

Now in its 20th year, The Elvis Years, led by original West End lead Mario Kombou, embarks on its biggest ever tour of the UK and beyond. Undoubtedly the UK’s premier Elvis theatre production, this stunning show takes the audience on a fantastic journey through all the years The King ruled the airwaves.

MON 4 NOV - 7.30PM

The must-see international hit returns! Since its SELL OUT in London’s West End, ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ is now the World’s leading Simon & Garfunkel tribute show, featuring a full live band and state of the art video projection and lighting.

SUN 3 NOV - 7.30PM

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many more!

WED 6 NOV - 2.30PM & 7.30PM

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, ‘Step Into Christmas’, ‘Oh Holy Night’ and, of course, ‘The Fairytale of New York’.

TUE 5 NOV - 7.30PM

The definition of cool during the 50s and 60s: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. Rat Pack Live invites you to be part of the gang and features all the razzamatazz of their infamous live shows, featuring all-time-favourites such as ‘New York, New York’, ‘That’s Amore’, ‘My Way’ and ‘That’s Life’.

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PARTY SEASON! oh,yes it is!

FRI 8 NOV - 7.30PM

Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present! A roller coaster journey of classic rock nostalgia, performing hit after hit, accompanied by an incredible light and projection show, they’re guaranteed to have you on your feet all night.

SUN 10 NOV 12PM & 3PM

Get ready to laugh, scream, sing and ROOOOARRR as we welcome you back to the greatest Dinosaur Show on Jurassic Earth. Come face-to-face with the World’s largest walking T-Rex in this fun-filled family show.

THU 7 NOV - 7.30PM

A celebration of the Motown legends The Temptations, featuring a cast of dynamic West End performers and some of the UK’s most talented musicians, Just My Imagination brings a fresh, exhilarating and incomparable night of magic to Windsor!

SAT 9 NOV - 7.30PM

This multi-award-winning show is backed by one of the hottest live bands in the business, the beautiful, sweet soul sisters and of course the incomparable Jake and Elwood, in this all singing, all dancing high octane musical mashup with all The Blues Brothers Classics and the very best of our tour hits.

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We offer LAMDA Acting classes to build self-confidence and performance skills whilst working towards qualifications from one of the UK’s most respected awarding bodies. Available for ages 9-18 led by our in-house LAMDA teacher.

Monday

(Entry Level – Inexperienced Performers) 4pm - 5pm, 5pm - 6pm

Wednesday

Inexperienced Performers Experienced Performers 4pm - 5pm 5pm - 6pm CLASS TIMES:

New students should enquire before booking online. BOOKING INFORMATION: theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk/lamda | 01753 853 888 For further information please email outreach@theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk

NEW WRITING

If you are a budding writer and have a play you would like our team to read, please send a synopsis and extract through to info@theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk with the subject title SCRIPT SUBMISSION. One of the team will get back to you with feedback following your submission. Please remember we receive many scripts so this may take some time!

WINDSOR WORDS

Keep your eyes peeled for the return of Windsor Words. We will shortly be announcing dates and the play title for our next workshop of new writing.

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THE GREATEST CHRISTMAS CLASSIC OF THEM ALL

Ebenezer Scrooge finds the true spirit of Christmas after he is visited by Jacob Marley (his dead business partner) and shown his past, present and future by three ghostly beings.

This is a Windsor On-Air production.

The Radio Play will be brought to life with period Costumes, Christmas Carols and a foley artist recreating sound effects and atmospherics live on stage.

PREVIOUS AUDIENCE QUOTES

‘This modern take on Radio Plays is absolutely outstanding! They get better and better’

‘Definitely put me in the Christmas mood’

‘CAN’T BEAT LIVE THEATRE!’

TUE 12 –SAT 16 NOV

Tue – Sat 7.30pm

Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Tickets from £19.50

Members 2 for 1 Tue 12 Nov

School Groups of 10+ £15 per ticket

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Photo of previous cast
Paint the town Gold this Christmas ON SALE NOW! Fri 22 Nov '24 – Sun 12 Jan '25 Dotty Dame Steven Blakeley Calamitous Comic Kevin Cruise your windsor panto favourites return! written by Steven Blakeley directed by charlotte peters the little fox with the big laugh! Basil brush FAMILY TICKETS AVAILABLE SEEWEBSITE FORDETAILS Hilary O'Neil as Fairy Bowbells

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