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Mark Watson: Search

Mark Watson: Search

8 May 2025 - 7 Dec 2025

Mark Watson's 12-year-old son has just got a phone. His 70-year-old dad has been through the most frightening experience of his life. Both a dad and a kid himself, around the midpoint of his life, the Taskmaster star and multiple award-winner - now also famous as one-third of YouTube cult sensation No More Jockeys - returns. He'll consider the search for meaning that we're all on, with or without Google. There'll be a lot of jokes, and a show that's different every night...
Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly

Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly

3 May 2025 - 13 May 2025

Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra Winner of The Best Opera Award Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards Back by overwhelming public demand, this award winning Opera returns with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Ellen Kent: La Bohème

Ellen Kent: La Bohème

1 May 2025 - 14 May 2025

Directed by Ellen Kent, this brand-new production is traditionally staged and features beautiful sets and costumes. La Bohème is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. The set reflects the Bohemian art of the period and will include snow effects and Muzetta’s dog will also make an entrance. This classic tale of Parisian love and loss features many famous arias including ‘Your Tiny Hand is Frozen’, ‘They Call Me Mimi’ and ‘Muzetta’s Waltz’. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Cast subject to change.
Ellen Kent: La Traviata

Ellen Kent: La Traviata

12 May 2025 - 12 May 2025

The love story that gripped Paris. A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias. Based on a true story, it tells of the passionate loves and life of the consumptive courtesan, Violetta. There are many echoes of Verdi’s own life in Traviata and he threw himself into the music. The highlights include the BRINDISI, the best known drinking song in opera, the duet Un Di Felice and Violetta’s haunting aria Addio del Passato. This magnificent production boasts sumptuous sets and costumes. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Rachel Fairburn: Side Eye

Rachel Fairburn: Side Eye

7 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Rachel Fairburn is back with seven deadly characters. We'd say Rachel can't wait to see you there, but she's not technically in the show (the devil might be…). Co-host of International smash-hit podcast All Killa No Filla and as seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Richard Osman's House of Games (BBC Two) and Russell Howard Hour Life Lesson (Sky).
The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon

1 May 2025 - 8 Nov 2025

The New York Times calls it 'The best musical of this century.' The Washington Post says, 'It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.' And Entertainment Weekly raves, 'Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.' It's The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award and four-time Olivier winning Best Musical. This outrageous musical comedy from creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Bobby Lopez co-writer of Avenue Q and Frozen, follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. Now with sold out productions in London, on Broadway, North America, Melbourne and Sydney, The Book of Mormon has become a worldwide sensation.
Bollywood Time Machine

Bollywood Time Machine

4 May 2025 - 25 May 2025

Step into the universe of Bollywood Time Machine, where we invite you to embark on a journey through the dynamic decades! Vocal performances by some of our favourite artists (including Chirag Rao, Rekha or Abirah Shah), and captivating choreography from Bollywood dance group 4all2Envy From the groovy 60s to the contemporary hits of today, immerse yourself in an evening filled with laughter, dance, and timeless melodies. Immerse yourself in the enchanting voices of legends such as Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, and Asha Bhosle, alongside the magnetic performances of modern sensations like Arijit Singh, Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, and Sunidhi Chauhan. Your host for this musical extravaganza is the charismatic and dynamic Tommy Sandhu. With performances by singers and dancers, prepare for an unforgettable night of entertainment for everyone! Bollywood Time Machine: sing along with all your romantic 90s songs, funk your way through the 80s and get your fix of smooth and sensuous 60s and 70s classics!
Hamilton

Hamilton

1 May 2025 - 28 Mar 2026

The multi award-winning musical Hamilton tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies orphaned after a hurricane who becomes a hugely important figure in American history. After arriving in the US, he not only rises from poverty to power as George Washington's right-hand man in the Revolutionary War, but he also goes on to shape the country's first government - all while facing rivalries from political foes and challenges in his personal life.
Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins

21 May 2025 - 20 Sept 2025

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS returns. The magical story of the world’s favourite Nanny is triumphantly and spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs. Starring Zizi Strallen, returning to play the title role following great acclaim on the recent sell-out international tour, and Charlie Stemp as Bert, who recently gave an award-winning performance as Arthur Kipps in Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Half A Sixpence. The stage production of MARY POPPINS is brilliantly adapted from the wonderful stories by PL Travers and the original film. It is co-created by Cameron Mackintosh and has a book by Oscar-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator, Julian Fellowes. With a timeless score by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman including the classic songs; Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Super-cali-fragil-istic-expi-ali-docious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics, including Practically Perfect, by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
In The Night Garden Live

In The Night Garden Live

8 May 2025 - 7 Sept 2025

In the Night Garden Live is an amazing musical theatre experience for all the family. Children’s favourite CBeebies’ stars -- Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends -- are all brought to life on stage with beautiful costumes, magical puppets, enchanting music, and breathtaking projections that make it feel like you're actually in the Night Garden.

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