…and take a seat!

Rear Of Auditorium

Accessibility:

*Row H has level access and is reserved for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues. Row H is not available to book online so please call our Box Office on 01684 295074 to book.

Guide dogs are welcome.

Hearing: A hearing loop is in operation for film screenings (auditorium only); just turn your hearing aid to T.

Disclaimer:

Please note discounts are not available on Band C seats or in conjunction with other offers.

Banded pricing does not apply to films or pantomimes.

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

SAT 1 JUL 2PM

You think science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen it before. Designed for children and adults alike, Mark’s Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies!

Awarded ‘Best Kid’s Show at Edinburgh Fringe’ by The Derek Awards, this interactive show promises to entertain and educate in the most spectacular way.

Wildwood Jack

TUE 4 JUL 8PM

Wildwood Jack are a totally unique acoustic guitar and ukulele duo from Kent. Having sold their home in 2013 to hit the road and tour the world they bring a heartwarming and adventurous spirit to their music and to audiences wherever they play. The quality of their musicianship together with songs that sparkle with the journeys of a life on the road will be sure to uplift you.

Contemporary folk music with a twist of bluegrass and world music played with outstanding fingerstyle guitar and ukulele.

Music in Eric’s Bar.

Matilda Jr.

SAT 8 JUL 2PM & 7PM

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr. is the story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

The musical is based on the beloved book “Matilda” by Roald Dahl and adapted from the award-winning full-length musical.

This end of year showcase is the product of six months of hard work for young performers from our Roses Young Creatives Juniors, Intermediates, Seniors and Company groups.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.co.uk

Tickets All £17.00

Discounts Family

Tickets All £16.50

Tickets All £12.00

Discounts Family

Arrival: The Hits Of Abba

FRI 14 JUL 7.30PM

This award-winning show brings to life the extraordinary song-writing talents of Benny and Bjorn. With fantastic harmonies, authentic costumes and first-class vocals and musicians, the high-energy production features ABBA’s best loved hits including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Super Trouper’, ‘Voulez Vous’, ‘Waterloo’, plus material from the long-awaited album ‘Voyage’.

Much Ado About Nothing

SUN 16 JUL 6.30PM

Award winning Oddsocks Productions are bringing Shakespeare’s romantic romp “Much Ado About Nothing” to life in their own, inimitable, hilarious and irreverent style for the summer of 2023!

Drama and deception mix with sun, songs and silliness to create a theatre event you won’t forget as this “Hugely funny” (The Stage) company hit the road with their “energetic, downright silly, utterly professional and totally inventive theatre” (East Midlands Theatre Review).

A Foreigner’s Journey

FRI 21 JUL 7.30PM

Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the Classic Rock genres. The two bands have achieved massive success with their supreme musical quality and even their earliest hits are still being played on radio shows worldwide every day. Sadly for those in the UK, their shows over here have been few and far between, and most fans of their music have not experienced the thrill of hearing it played live.

THE STAGE

Much Ado About Nothing will be performed in Victoria Gardens.

Tickets All £27.50

Tickets All £18.50

Discounts Family Concessions

Thankfully, however, the next best thing is here in the shape of the award-winning band A Foreigner’s Journey.

Tickets £27.00 £23.50 £20.00

Discounts Season Multibuy Concessions

The Roses Choir’s Summer Concert

TUE 25 JUL 7.30PM

The Roses Choir, led by Lindsay Martin, come together for a splendid evening of uplifting music as they showcase their favourite numbers.

This year, they will be joined by special guests Tewkesbury Town Band (who also appear here as part of TADS’ Brassed Off in September and in their own right in December) and the Tewkesbury Pub Singers.

Accompanying the choir will be local musicians Jack Givens (Keyboards), Jamie Newdeck (Guitar), Tomasz Williams (Bass) and Simon Cripps (Drums).

The Big Local Night Out

FRI 28 JUL 7.30PM

The Big Local Night Out brings together local talent alongside guest artists from the top of the UK’s performing arts scene.

Each event is fully funded, enabling The Roses to retain 100% of the ticket income, sustaining arts and culture here in Tewkesbury.

Hosted by Comedy Magician, Tom Elliott, this unique series of events welcomes a range of artists from West End performers, to the support acts of big name tours and rising stars.

Liz Simmons

TUE 1 AUG 8PM

Born in San Francisco to musician parents, Liz Simmons spent her early childhood traveling through the wilds of North America in a sky blue VW bus. Her parents were itinerant musicians, moving from California to Oregon, then to Alaska.

Inspired by her beginnings, and after a brief foray into classical music, Liz found her way back to folk and roots music, founding the bands Annalivia and Low Lily with husband Flynn Cohen, as well as performing in a duo with Hannah Sanders. She is joined this evening by Flynn as parts of her ‘Poets’ CD release tour. Music in Eric’s Bar.

Tickets All £10.00

Tickets All £15.00

Tickets All £16.50

80s Mania

SAT 12 AUG 7.30PM

UK & Europe’s Official No.1 multi-tribute concert with over two dozen back-to-back chart anthems from the most iconic 80s artists including Wham, Duran Duran, Erasure, Madonna, Adam Ant, Boy George, Soft Cell, The Human League, Dead or Alive, Kim Wilde, Cyndi Lauper, Gary Numan, and many more!

Featuring a spectacular dance troupe, full live band, twin video projection and a mindblowing laser and light show this is the ultimate high-energy party night!

Pandora’s Box

SUN 20 AUG 6PM

A riotous and ridiculous retelling by The Last Baguette. Written by Sunday Times award-winning playwright Tiff Woodsmith.

Ever wondered what’s in the box? The one on the top shelf? Why were you told not to look it in? Could it really be so bad?

Join the Baguettes as they lift the lid on this classic myth. A gallop through Greek mythology featuring goofy gods, hilarious heroines and daft deities with physical comedy, live music and unApollo-getically bad puns. Pandora’s Box will be performed in Victoria Gardens.

Milkshake! Live

TUE 22 AUG 12NOON & 3.30PM

Milkshake! Monkey is back and can’t wait to put on a spectacular new show, joined by some of his favourite Milkshake! friends plus two presenters creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen!

Join Paddington, Daisy & Ollie, Milo, Noddy, Pip and Posy, Blue’s Clues & You! and of course Milkshake! Monkey for an unforgettable family time at Milkshake Monkey’s Musical.

Tickets £30.00

£26.50

£23.00

Discounts Season Multibuy Concessions

Tickets All £14.00

Discounts Family

Tickets All £18.50

Discounts Family

The Gigspanner Big Band

SAT 26 AUG 7.30PM

Beginning life as a trio formed by renowned Steeleye Span fiddle player Peter Knight, the Gigspanner line-up has expanded to form the Big Band, with Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin (Edgelarks) and Bellowhead’s John Spiers. Their virtuosic performances appeal equally to traditionalists and to those seeking something more experimental.

This mouth-watering collaboration of several of the biggest names on the folk scene combines a deep knowledge of tradition with a boundary pushing approach.

I Spy With My Little Eye

FRI 1 SEP 2PM

Molly and Bingo the puppy are having a birthday party and, best of all, you’re invited!

There’ll be a terrific treasure hunt, all your favourite singalong songs, including The Ants Go Marching, Hickory Dickory Dock and BINGO, and lots of fantastic games to play, including Molly’s favourite game, I Spy With My Little Eye!

So put on your party clothes and come join us for what promises to be a magical day of fun and laughter. It’s going to be the best party ever!

A sweet surprise and photos with Bingo and the birthday girl will be available after the show.

Gary Delaney: Gary in Punderland

SAT 2 SEP 8PM

Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world – star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! One of the most sought after joke writers in the country and longstanding Mock the Week special guest, Gary has been through the laughing glass and he’s ready to bring you a brand new show with hit after hit of the kind of one-liners only a master could craft. If you’re hunting for snark, Gary’s got it covered!

THE GUARDIAN

Tickets All £27.50

Tickets All £12.00

Discounts Family

Tickets All £22.00

Lindsay Martin and the Nouvelle House Band

TUE 5 SEP 8PM

Lindsay and the Nouvelle House Band are a five piece jazz band performing songs of heartbreak and hope from The Great American Songbook and Golden Age Musicals, as well as repertoire from twentieth century songwriting greats.

Their sound blends the golden vocal tones of Lindsay’s singing with instrumental solos from Oli Pickering on guitar, Tomasz Williams on double bass, Jack Givens on keyboards and Jack Quance on drums.

Music in Eric’s Bar.

Echoes by Mi Flamenco

FRI 8 SEP 7.30PM

Everything we experience leaves an indelible imprint... a trace... an echo.

Mi Flamenco’s evocative new production, Echoes, combines engaging imagery, emotive flamenco dance and soulstirring music and voice. Blending personal reflections of Spain with the power and poise of flamenco, these skilled dancers and musicians give audiences a very particular vision through Mi Flamenco’s artistic lens.

Lose yourself in an immersive experience of flamenco sights and sounds.

Totally Tina

SAT 9 SEP 7.30PM

Come and shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast.

This breathtaking recreation of a live Tina Turner concert celebrates the golden anniversary of the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll’s signature tune Proud Mary. Tina’s noholds-barred take of the song established a reputation for fearsome live performances –and those never-ending legs!

Supported by her dazzling dancing girls in sequins, feathers and diamonds, Justine recreates those famed live performances.

Tickets All £16.50

Tickets £23.00 £19.50 £16.00

Discounts Season Multibuy Concessions

Tickets All £27.50

Brassed Off

SAT 16 & SUN 17 SEP

2.30PM & 7.30PM

Tewkesbury Arts & Drama Society and Tewkesbury Town Band present the stage play Brassed Off, based on the popular film of the same name.

The production will feature Tewkesbury Town Band live onstage as part of the hilarious but moving story of a town pulled apart by circumstance.

Loyalties are torn, as pit closures loom, whilst band leader Danny strives to take the colliery band all the way to the Albert Hall.

This amateur production of “Brassed Off” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

Absolute Reggae

FRI 22 SEP 7.30PM

The music that has filled the airwaves since the 1970s is brought to life on stage with the Absolute Reggae show. This high energy show with a 10 piece band, includes a three piece horn section and four vocalists.

The Absolute Reggae show will have you singing along to great Reggae songs from Bob Marley, Aswad, John Holt, Pato Banton and UB40 to name a few.

Join us to get a Good Thing Going because you Can’t Help Falling In Love with Absolute Reggae!

A Beautiful Noise

SAT 23 SEP 7.30PM

From London’s West End, this internationally acclaimed production celebrates the music of Neil Diamond.

This is the only show starring the extraordinary Fisher Stevens, undeniably one of the BEST Neil Diamond impersonators you will ever see! Together with the fantastic cast of professional musicians and singers who performed at the Lyric theatre in London’s Shaftesbury Avenue.

Tickets All £12.50

Discounts Concessions

Tickets All £26.00

Tickets £27.00 £23.50 £20.00

Discounts Season Multibuy Concessions

Go Now: The Music of The Moody Blues

SUN 24 SEP 7.30PM

This popular show is an opportunity to experience the timeless music of Rock and Roll Hall Of Famers The Moody Blues.

Gordy Marshall presents a super-group of world class musicians, singers and songwriters who between them perform the Moodies’ legendary and timeless catalogue of songs and hits.

All the classic hits are celebrated, including a showstealing rendition of Eve of the War from Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds.

Lipstick on Your Collar

FRI 29 SEP 7.30PM

Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor, as Lipstick On Your Collar returns in 2023 with a brand new show!

From the birth of Rock n Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, the show is packed with over 40 back-toback hits from the 1950s and 60s.

Performed by a full live band, featuring some of the country’s top musicians, this incredible show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun.

Mercury

SAT 30 SEP 7.30PM

Including performances of the most popular Queen hits, such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and many more, this award-winning, dynamic stage show has been wowing audiences across the world with its spectacular costumes and world class production for over two decades.

Tickets All £26.50

Simon Kempston

TUE 3 OCT 8PM

Music in Eric’s Bar with Scottish singer-songwriter and leading acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Simon Kempston.

Tickets: All £16.50

That’ll Be The Day

WED 4 & THU 5 OCT 7.30PM

“The best rock ‘n’ roll show on the road” – Time Out

Tickets: All £31.00

FOLK MUSIC

Mark Harrison Band

SAT 7 OCT 7.30PM

Catchy tunes, lyrics that intrigue and engage, and striking rhythms.

Tickets: From £20.00–£27.00

Discounts: Season Multibuy, Concessions

Lost in Music

FRI 13 OCT 7.30PM

One night at the Disco; a hugely popular show back by demand!

Tickets: All £32.00

Barry Steele & Friends: The Roy Orbison Story

SAT 14 OCT 7.30PM

A fabulous cast of musicians and singers celebrate the music of an era.

Tickets: All £28.50

Talks

The Makings of a Murderer

WED 18 OCT 7.30PM

An evening with renowned Scottish detective, David Swindle.

Tickets: All £32.00

Down For The Count

FRI 20 OCT 7.30PM

A whistle-stop tour of the best swing music from 1920s America through to the genre’s heyday in the 30s, 40s and 50s.

Tickets: From £20.00–£27.00

Discounts: Season Multibuy, Concessions

ENTERTAINMENT

Bumper Blyton

SAT 21 OCT 7.30PM

A riotous improvised parody chock full of puns and innuendo.

Tickets: From £16.00–£23.00

Discounts: Season Multibuy, Concessions

POPULAR MUSIC

Talon

THU 26 OCT 7.30PM

The Hotel California tour, in which you can hear the iconic album in its entirety.

Tickets: From £23.00–£30.00

Discounts: Season Multibuy, Concessions

ENTERTAINMENT

Mum’s The Word

FRI 27 OCT 7.30PM

If you’re a mum-to-be, about to have your first grandchild or even the cat’s mother in need of a witty romp through the trials and tribulations of parental life, then this is the show for you.

Tickets: All £28.50

POPULAR MUSIC

Counterfeit Stones

SAT 28 OCT 7.30PM

“The most famous Stones band in England”

– Mick Jagger

Tickets: All £29.00

Crimes on Centre Court

TUE 31 OCT 7.30PM

Expect mirth, murder and mayhem, with a side of tennis, in the latest comedy drama from New Old Friends.

Tickets: From £20.00–£27.00

Discounts: Season Multibuy, Concessions

POPULAR MUSIC

The Ultimate Boy Band Party Show

SAT 4 NOV 7.30PM

Grab your friends for a party like no other as you’re taken on a journey of chart topping hits from Blue, Boyzone, NSync, Westlife, to Backstreet Boys, Take That and many more.

Tickets: From £23.00–£30.00

Discounts: Season Multibuy, Concessions

ENTERTAINMENT

Marti Pellow: Pellow Talk — The Lost Chapter

SUN 5 NOV 7.30PM

An exploration of the songwriter, and the songs that make the man.

Tickets: From £35.00–£92.00

MUSIC

Swing From Paris

TUE 7 NOV 8PM

Inspired by the great swing bands of the 1930s and 40s, Swing From Paris present their own versions of music by Gershwin, Piazzolla, John Lewis, Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli.

Music in Eric’s Bar.

Tickets: All £16.50

DANCE

The Nutcracker

SAT 11 NOV 2.30PM & 7.30PM

After last year’s successful premiere, Crown Ballet returns this year to the UK to enchant you once more.

Tickets: From £23.00–£30.00

Discounts: Season Multibuy, Concessions

ENTERTAINMENT

Queenz

SAT 18 NOV 2.30PM & 7.30PM

With the moves of Britney and voices like Whitney, these dragtastic divas are the real deal!

Tickets: From £23.00–£30.00

Discounts: Season Multibuy, Concessions

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

TUE 14 DEC 7.30PM

Come and join Ed as he mines the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

Tickets: All £29.50

The Albion Christmas Band

THU 21 DEC 7.30PM

A guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain.

Tickets: All £27.00

Written by Miranda Walker

The Roses’ 2023 pantomime, Beauty And The Beast, is a classic tale brought bang up to date with a sharp, witty script that the whole family will love.

EXPLORE GLOUCESTERSHIRE ON SNOW WHITE (2022)

* Relaxed performance

** Rod Leaver memorial performance

*** BSL Signed performance Gold Shows £28.00 Blue Shows