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National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who; Sex Education ) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove

National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove

13 Jun 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

 When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).
A Celebration Of Simon And Garfunkel

A Celebration Of Simon And Garfunkel

21 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

To buy tickets - Click "Book Now" and follow the instructions. For event start/finish times - Click the "Event Title" below. For theatre location and map - Click "The Heron Theatre" below. A Celebration of Simon and Garfunkel Saturday 21st June 7.30pm Experience the magic of Simon & Garfunkel like never before with Tim Chu and Ian Bailey, two exceptional singer-songwriters, composers, who are about to take you on a nostalgic journey. This is not a tribute act, its a study and interpretation of some of Simons greatest songs. For years, audiences have raved about their incredible performances. Their unique take on Simon & Garfunkels timeless classics has left fans of all ages in awe. Tim Chu, a seasoned session musician with a music portfolio spanning TV, film, and radio, has been a lifelong devotee of Paul Simons music. Those classic LPs were the soundtrack to his upbringing, and his dream was to share the music with fellow enthusiasts all across the UK. To complete this musical duo, he enlisted the talents of Ian Bailey, a Lancashire-born singer-songwriter acclaimed for his original work. Together, Tim and Ian bring Simon & Garfunkels iconic songs to life in their own distinctive way. No costumes, no wigs, just two exceptional musicians crafting an intimate and relaxed musical experience. Come along for a night of pure, unadulterated talent and let the music of Simon & Garfunkel take you back down memory lane. Everyone loves the music of Simon & Garfunkel and for me no one has interpreted it better than Tim and Ian, the concert simply blew me away Phil Cool, TV comedian, impressionist and musician If you only get to one concert this year, make sure its this one Glastonbury Radio What a fantastic show with two great guys, two voices and two guitars delivering the best acoustic interpretations of Simons classic songs, BBC Radio.
Switcheroo

Switcheroo

12 Jun 2025 - 13 Jun 2025

Presented by Clap Trap Theatre in association with York Theatre Royal and featuring Thomas Frere, Cal Stocksbridge and Dominic Goodwin. When it comes to scattering their mother’s ashes, three siblings are hit with a bombshell revelation that turns their world upside down. This remarkable play by BAFTA-nominated Tom Needham is based on the very simple premise that ‘it’s not what you say, it’s the way that you say it’.The first act is a full-blown, larger than life comedy. Then, after the interval, the actors swap characters and it’s repeated as a serious drama. The difference between the two acts is astonishing. How can the same story, performed by the same actors, saying the same words be so different? There is only one way to find out...

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