EM Forster Theatre, Summer 2024

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SUMMER SEASON 2024

THURS 4TH – SAT 6TH APRIL

LES MISÉRABLES

From The Talentz musical theatre company - An epic tale of broken dreams, passion and redemption is set against a nation in the throes of revolution

Tickets: £16 – £19

THURS 18TH APRIL 7.00PM

NT LIVE: THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE

This electrifying play brings Richard Burton and John Gielgud’s infamous Hamlet rehearsals to the big screen.

Tickets: £16 | £14 students | Cert 15

FRI 19TH APRIL, FRI 17TH MAY, FRI 21ST JUNE

TONBRIDGE

COMEDY NIGHTS

We welcome three of the best comedians on the circuit to our studio theatre each month. Book fast as these popular comedy nights sell out fast!

Tickets: £14 | Age 16+

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SAT 20TH APRIL 2.30PM

THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don’t know why she swallowed a fly... But The People’s Theatre Company do! And now you can too!

“Thoroughly entertaining and brilliant fun. “

What’s on Stage

Tickets: £12 Age 3+

TUES 23RD APRIL 7.00PM

NT LIVE: NYE

Michael Sheen plays the titular Nye Bevan in this surreal journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS.

Tickets: £16 | £14 students | Cert 12A

FRI 3RD MAY 7.30PM

LOWER SCHOOL CONCERT

Concert Band, Junior Strings, School Orchestra and the Percussion Ensemble present an evening ranging from Mozart to Dave Brubeck.

Tickets: Free, please book

★★★★★

WED 8TH MAY 7.30PM

THE FRESHWATER FIVE

5 Fishermen. £53 million of cocaine. An ongoing fight for justice. A tale of our deteriorating coastal communities. An enthralling, poignant and poetic retelling of the infamous Isle of Wight tragedy, inspired by the award-winning Guardian podcast.

Tickets: £16 | £12 students | Age 12+

TUES 21ST – THURS 23RD MAY 7.30PM

MUSICAL DIFFERENCES

Tonbridge School presents a coming-ofage comedy drama following the journey of a rock band, their changing line-ups, tales of unrequited love and the loss of a friend. The story is told by a chorus of gossiping teens and features a live band.

Tickets: £6 | £2 concessions

THURS 6TH JUNE 7.30PM

DAD’S ARMY RADIO SHOW

Two actors, two microphones, over twenty-five characters – and lots of sound effects! The nation’s favourite sitcom returns in this highly acclaimed stage production.

“Benson and Lane’s two-man Army are a comedy force to be reckoned with.”

Radio Times

Tickets: £20

SAT 8TH JUNE 2.00PM

SINGALONG ENCANTO

Join the Hospices of Hope for a feelgood family singalong of the brilliant 2021 Disney movie, Encanto!

Tickets: Pay what you can!

SAT 8TH JUNE 7.00PM

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

Join the four strong troupe for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ like you’ve never seen before.

Tickets: £5 - £20

★★★★★

11.00AM & 2.00PM

OUT OF THE HAT

Doris and Delilah wake up to find something strange and sparkly has fallen from the sky and are inspired to put on the world’s greatest magic show!

A story about friendship and true magic, full to the brim with lively songs that will have everyone joining in!

Tickets: £12 | Age 2 – 8

Tickets: £6 | £2 concessions SUN 16TH

WED 26TH – FRI 28TH JUNE 7.30PM

A MONSTER CALLS

Tonbridge School presents this junior production set in a world where imagination meets reality.

This show brings to life the poignant tale of Conor O’Malley as he navigates grief, loss, and the complexities of growing up as the lines between fantasy and truth become blurred.

JUNE

SUNDAY 30 JUNE 8.15PM

ALLAN BUNNEY CONCERT

DAVID WILLIAMS: A CELEBRATION

David Williams, Head of Keyboard, is retiring at the end of this term after 42 years at Tonbridge.

In this celebration of his music-making, he joins with colleagues as an accompanist as well as playing some of his favourite solo repertoire.

Tickets: Free, please book

THURS 4TH JULY 7.30PM

BALLET CENTRAL

Ballet Central returns presenting a mixed bill of classical and contemporary works by acclaimed choreographers, performed by dance talents from the world-renowned Central School of Ballet.

Programme highlights include the final act of Petipa’s Coppélia and Daniel Davidson’s I think we’re on different planets, as well as two newly commissioned works making their debut.

Tickets: £17 | £12 dance school groups

THURS 18TH –

MRS ARMITAGE ON WHEELS

When Mrs Armitage goes for a ride with her trusty dog Breakspear, she decides her bicycle needs improvement. A new horn, a picnic hamper, and a sail… will her crazy contraption prove too much to handle?

An interactive and energetic show, celebrating the joy of getting outdoors and being active, featuring live music and physical comedy.

Tickets: £13 | Age 3+

THURS 1ST AUGUST 9.00PM

TOP GUN MAVERICK

Grab your bomber jacket, aviators, a deck chair, and watch the action-packed movie starring Tom Cruise. Doors open 8pm.

Tickets: £16 – £19 | Cert 12A

OUTDOOR SCREENING

FRI 2ND AUGUST 9.00PM

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN SING-A-LONG

Sing along and enjoy this original musical inspired by the life & imagination of PT Barnum. Doors open at 8pm.

Tickets: £16 – £19 | Cert PG

OUTDOOR SCREENING

FRI 19TH JULY

SUMMER SEASON

THEATRE MUSIC FAMILY PERFORMANCES

Les Misérables

National Theatre Live: The Motive and The Cue

Tonbridge Comedy Night

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly

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Thursday 4th –

Saturday 6th April

EM Forster Theatre Thursday 18th April

EM Forster Studio Friday 19th April

EM Forster Theatre Saturday 20th April

National Theatre Live: Nye EM Forster Theatre

Tuesday 23rd April

Lower School Concert Chapel of St Augustine Friday 3rd May

The Freshwater Five

Tonbridge Comedy Night

2nd Year IGCSE

EM Forster Studio

EM Forster Studio

Performances Evening Recital Room

Musical Differences

Dad’s Army Radio Show

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Wednesday 8th May

Friday 17th May

Friday 17th May

Tuesday 21st –

Thursday 23rd May

EM Forster Theatre Thursday 6th June

Novi Scholars and Chamber Music Concert Recital Room

Singalong Encanto

Friday 7th June

EM Forster Theatre Saturday 8th June

The Comedy Of Errors Outdoor Performance Saturday 8th June

Out of the Hat

Tonbridge Comedy Night

A Monster Calls

EM Forster Studio Sunday 16th June

EM Forster Studio

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Allan Bunney Concert –David Williams: A Celebration Big School

Ballet Central

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Leavers’ Concert Big School

Mrs Armitage on Wheels Library Gardens

Friday 21st June

Wednesday 26th –

Friday 28th June

Sunday 30 June

Thursday 4th July

Friday 5 July

Thursday 18th –

Friday 19th July

Top Gun Maverick Outdoor Screening Thursday 1st August

The Greatest Showman

Sing-a-long Outdoor Screening Friday 2nd August

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