Two mighty forces combine in a first-time earth-shaking taiko concert tour, as Mugenkyo and Tokara celebrate the 20th anniversary of their meeting at the First European Taiko Festival. In 2016 they share the stage again, bringing a new dimension to Mugenkyo’s popular stage show. Mugenkyo are the UK’s most successful touring taiko group, renowned for their high-octane energy, contemporary look & sound, and gritty passionate style. Japanbased Wadaiko Tokara thunder into the UK with a reputation of speed, precision and mesmerising martial power, with leader Art Lee winning prestigious awards for his electrifying Odaiko (big drum) performance.
SAT 28 MAY / 7.30PM
MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS WADAIKO TOKARA
The musical fusion of these two contrasting & complementary groups will shake the foundations and thrill the senses, in an explosive coming together of pure taiko energy…. Hold on to your seats!
“JUST WHEN YOU THINK IT COULD NOT GET ANY MORE POWERFUL, IT DOUBLES IN INTENSITY.” EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS
TICKETS: £24 OVER 60s: £22 CHILD: £22
THU 2 - SAT 4 JUNE / 7.30PM SAT 4 JUNE / 2.30PM
WODS PRESENT:
DOCTOR DOLITTLE
Doctor Dolittle, is brought to The Playhouse stage for the very first time by award winning WODS Musical Theatre Company. Join Doctor Dolittle and a host of animals (GubGub the pig, CheeChee the Chimp, Jip the Dog and the beautiful Polynesia the Parrot) and friends as they embark on a quest to find the legendary Giant Pink Sea Snail. But not all goes to plan for the loveable residents of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh, in this epic adventure musical. Packed with wellloved songs including ‘My Friend the Doctor’, ‘I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It’, ‘Something In Your Smile’ and ‘Talk To The Animals.’ Re-imagined for the stage by the award winning company (Best Production Jesus Christ Superstar), Doctor Dolittle promises to be a visual feast for the senses, as this production will be using, puppetry and REAL ANIMALS to bring the show to life!!
TICKETS: £16.50 OVER 60s: £15.50 CHILD: £15.50 GROUPS: BUY 10 AND GET THE 11TH FREE
Doctor Dolittle will capture the hearts and imagination of both young and old, and promises to be a half term family treat not to be missed. Book your appointment with Doctor Dolittle today. Book, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse Based on the Doctor Dolittle stories by Hugh Lofting and the Twentieth Century Fox film. This amateur production is given by permission of Josef Weinberger Ltd. on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.
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