Following their sell-out production of Shout- The Musical, as well as their ever-popular annual pantomimes, Shaldon Theatre Company return to the Pavilions with the West End and Broadway smash hit '9 to 5 The Musical'.

9 to 5 The Musical is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic.

Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy - giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains "otherwise engaged," the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can't she?

The smash-hit musical features an Oscar, Grammy and Tony award-nominated score by the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton so be sure to tumble outta' bed and stumble to this rip-roaring musical in summer 2024!

Suitable for ages 12+

2 hours 30 mins

Tickets:

£16.00 all tickets for opening night - Tuesday 23rd July only

All other shows - Tickets £20.00

Please note - Booking Fee, per transaction - £1 online or by telephone, 50p in person at the Box Office

After Garfield's unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, ragged alley cat Vic, he and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered lives to join Vic on a risky heist.

Director - Mark Dindal

Stars - Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham

Cert U / Animation Adventure Comedy / 1hr 41mins

A dying landscape that is healed against all odds, going on to thrive in astonishing ways.

Director - David Allen

Stars - Matthew Collyer, Rhiannon Neads, Isabella Tree

Cert PG / Documentary / 1hr 15mins

When their former captain is implicated in corruption, two Miami police officers have to work to clear his name.

Directors - Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah

Stars - Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens

Cert 15 / Action Adventure Comedy / 1hr 55mins

After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.

Starring Cailey Fleming,  Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Animation, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama

Cert U

1 hour 44 minutes

Tickets £7.00 Adult, £5.00 Child, £5.00 Matinee Club Members (daytime screenigs only - please ask at the Box Office about joining the Matinee Club for £10 a year).

Please note - there is a booking fee, per transaction - £1 online or by telephone, 50p in person at the Box Office

Grandma Kettlepot is causing a stir at the local book club, she decides to write her own story but needs the children’s help. This accessible, interactive and multi-sensory show, with puppetry and original music, will have everyone laughing and singing along with the characters. We encourage you to listen to our songs before the show for maximum participation.

With support from Arts Council England and Libraries Unlimited, our latest show, Storm In A Teapot, has been created for children aged 4 - 8 years and their families. Our new show will help develop an understanding of how stories are made and, at the same time, encourage imagination and expression and challenge stereotypes.

September 3, 1939. The world is on the brink. A monumental session with two of the greatest minds of the twentieth century over the future of mankind and the existence of God.

Starring Anthony Hopkins and Matthew Goode.

Drama

Cert 12A

1 hour 49 mins

Tickets £7.00, Matinee Club Members £5.00 for the 2.30pm showing - ask at the Box Office about joining the Matinee Club for £10 a year.

Please note - there is a booking fee, per transaction - £1 online or by telephone, or 50p in person at the Box Office.

SKETCHING TEIGNMOUTH-An outdoor ‘plein air ‘day PART 1  

[beginners/improvers. Drawing media, simple colour]

7 AUG 10.30-4.30  £67

It’s become a tradition that we have a ‘plein air’ painting day in the summer; with so many good subjects to draw right on the doorstep of the Pavilions we have a lovely opportunity. Working in front of a subject live, lets us hear, smell, see, feel all the information around us and respond to it. We can select and portray what we are liking rather than including everything as we often do with a photo. This can make our sketches simpler and more powerful, standing alone as a piece of work or as a study for  a painting. Watch out for part 2 when we can turn our sketches into paintings.

Yet outdoor work can feel challenging, exposing and tricky. Meeting first in our studio, we’ll start with a brief discussion about picking good spots, handling interruptions by the public and having the right mindset. A quick reminder of drawing ‘language’ then we’re off to the seaside to find something to draw. Bring your sunhat and cream! We'll hope for a fine day and if not we’ll work in the studio.

Coffee and ice cream opportunities abound! But packing materials lightly is an art so do consult the materials list here in good time.

Our ‘at a glance’ programme for the season is here to help you plan. Come and treat yourself to an enjoyable day with like-minded company, in a bright, airy studio, coffee nearby and there’s always some laughter and surprises!

Students paint for all sorts of reasons...skills, an enjoyable hobby, social life, self-expression, relaxation and so on. Liana’s sessions are considered good value, inspiring and packed with tips; several serious students have even gone on to sell their work.

Liana is a seasoned trainer, therapist and artist, skilled at breaking down learning steps, instilling confidence and creating a warm, fun, supportive atmosphere. All students are also invited to join her Artists Circle community for free challenges, news, critiquing and teaching.

‘I always leave class with a whole host of new skills, but more than that, I have a new energy and belief in myself to carry forward into my art, my life. If you want to get your artistic mojo back, sign up!’ C. D

Please help us prepare well for you by booking at least two days before a course. Every effort will be made to accommodate last minute bookings, if there are places still available. Thankyou.

Jungle Animals - Cutting Out & Collage Workshop

Wednesday 7 August - 10:30am to 12:30pm

Ages 5-10yrs

£12.50 per child

What's your favourite jungle animal? A lion? A zebra? A crocodile...?!

Come and get creative with artist Claire Evans and draw, cut, stick and decorate your very own stand-up jungle animal to put on your bedroom wall or stand on your bedside table!

*Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.*

Schools out, what are you going to do? Come drumming of course!

Throughout August we’ll be running our popular family drumming sessions with fun for the whole family. Get ready for rhythm-filled funtimes that are perfect for all ages.

Bring the whole family and explore the world of percussion together.

 No experience necessary – just bring your smiles and let's make some music memories!

Comedy Night August 9th at 8pm.  Compered by the fantastic Tom Glover.

August’s Comedy Night line up:

Open - Steve Day

Steve Day, the original (and maybe not entirely deaf) deaf comedian, is coming to town! This

award-winning funnyman is a whirlwind of side-splitting wit and hilarious observations on life.

The Guardian themselves called him "revelatory and very funny," and that's just the tip of the

iceberg. Steve's a regular on Radio 4, a touring powerhouse across the UK and Europe, and

even managed to dramatically share the stage (and maybe a punch?) with the legendary Bill

Nighy. Critics adore him (Time Out Comic's Choice called him a "hilarious, hard-of-hearing,

heavenly host"), audiences love him (Chortle raved about his "self-effacing charm")

Middle – Kris Davies

High energy hard working. Grunge Comedian with a dash of music.

His relatable and well-crafted jokes are taken from his twenty years of being a youth worker, a

grandfather at 41, parental experiences of Neurodiversity, music festivals and his own wayward

youth. Accompanied by a range of original songs and ditties. He has supported Kiri Pritchard

Mclean, Stephen Baily, Nish Kumar, Harriet Kemsley and Bobby Mair and performed all over the

UK including Cardiff and Birmingham Glee Clubs, Sandy Park stadium Exeter, Belly laughs, and

London’s Back yard comedy, The Stand-Up club and the Bill Murray.

As a Welsh language Learner, he made his Welsh Language Comedy Debut in Pontardawe Arts

Centre in 2021 and performed at the National Eisteddfod after learning Welsh for a year. He

recently performed in 2023 Eisteddfod supporting Kiri Pritchard-Mckean. He has also appeared

on BBC Sesh, regional radio and Tales from Wales Podcast. Founder of Laugh easy Comedy

MCing and running new material and professional nights across the country.

Close - Louis Burgess

Recommended age 16+

Line Up subject to change

Tickets - £13.50 in advance, £15.00 on the door.  Booking fee per transaction - £1 on internet & telephone sales, 50p at the Box Office.

Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. However, when Anxiety shows up, they aren't sure how to feel.

Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely ...

Cert U

1 hour 36 minutes

Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Drama

Tickets £7.00 Adult, £5.00 Child, £5.00 Matinee Club Members for the daytime screenings (ask at the Box Office about joining our Matinee Club for £10 a year).

Please note - there is a booking fee, per transaction - £1 online or by telephone, 50p in person at the Box Office.

Cuban Rhythms

Experience the irresistible rhythms of Cuba in this dynamic workshop! Dive into the vibrant world of Cuban drums and percussion and discover your inner latin fire. We’ll be playing a range of instruments including congas, bass drums, clave and cowbells in order to capture the infectious energy of Cuban rhythm. With no experience necessary, this workshop will have you grooving in no time. Each workshop comes with access to digital resources and a recording of our final piece.

"Despicable Me" 2D Stop Motion Animation Workshop

Wednesday 14 August - 10:30am to 12:30pm

Ages 6-12yrs

£15.00 per child

Join Claire Evans for a morning of stop-motion 2D animation to celebrate the new Minions film. Discover some of the secrets of stop-motion animation techniques, create and animate your very own Minions characyer, and have lots of fun!

*Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.*

Over the course of the 1960s, 'The Vandals', a Midwestern motorcycle club, evolves from a gathering place for local outsiders to a sinister gang, threatening the original group's way of life.

Crime, Drama

Cert 15

1 hour 56 minutes

Starring Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy

Tickets £7.00, £5.00 Matinee Club Members for the 2.30pm screening (ask at the Box Office about joining our Matinee Club for £10 per year).

Please note - booking fee, per transaction - £1 online or by telephone, 50p in person at the Box Office

Calling all Abba fans!! Following sell out shows in 2022 and 2023,the Abba experience with Take A Chance On Us Abba Tribute UK returns to Pavilions Teignmouth!!

 Book early to avoid disappointment!!

Appealing to all age groups and bringing you the music of one of the most successful bands of all time .. “TAKE A CHANCE ON US!” is a fantastic fully live Abba tribute show. The Abba story never seems to lose its popularity and just keeps growing. If you can’t see the real thing then you can still experience the wonderful songs of Abba fantastically recreated in this fully live show. The show contains Six piece band, voiceovers, costume changes, choreographed dance routines, and light show, projection(where possible) and so much more.

The band members encourage lots of audience participation and of course it includes all the well known iconic and favourite Abba Hits! So put on those platform boots and funky suits, or just a boa!! and join us for a night of ABBA madness! . The performers bring energy and fun to the stage and a few surprises! that will ensure you will have a fantastic night to remember. This massively popular show has been selling out regularly, with the band members wonderful personalities, and fantastic musicianship, you’ll be glad you “ Took A Chance On Us!!!

Perfect for celebrations or just a great night out!! BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE !!

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists estates/management companies or similar shows.

Tickets £19.50

Booking fee per transaction £1 online or by telephone or 50p at the Box Office

Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who's intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru.

Starring Steve Carrell, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell

Animation, Comedy, Adventure

Cert U

1 hour 34 minutes

Tickets £7.00 Adult, £5.00 Child, £5.00 Matinee Club Members for daytime screenings (please ask at the Box Office about joining the Matinee Club for £10 per year).

Please note, there is a booking fee, per transaction - £1 online or by telephone, 50p in person at the Box Office

Sparks fly between a marketing executive and a NASA official as he makes preparations for the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Starring Channing Tatum, Scarlett Johansson, Woody Harrelson

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Cert 12A

2 hours 12 minutes

Tickets £7.00, £5.00 for Matinee Club Members for the 2.30pm screening (ask at the Box Office about joining the Matinee Club for 10 per year)

Please note - booking, per transaction - £1 online or by telephone, 50p in person at the Box Office

JOY OF WATERCOLOUR- With white ink PART 2. New! [beginners/improvers]

17 JULY 10.30-1.00   Series of four £124 or £33 each

This monthly course of four sessions introduces the beginner or improver to painting a specific subject and additional media. We will be using white liquid ink [ideally bleed proof]  o learn the times to work on top of water colours with ink to recapture white or add fine detail. Then a little bit of magic as we see what white ink can do used with ‘wet in wet’.

Building on last term’s beginner's courses where we concentrated on learning techniques, now we will take them out for a run as we consider painting in the in various ink styles. New beginners are welcome, come and jump straight in as we start with an easy warm up before discussing, then painting with the inks. You naturally get to learn by seeing other’s work too, as we celebrate our successes and ‘happy accidents’!

Materials suggestions here, please allow time to gather!

Book sessions 1-4 for best learning continuity and saving, however the sessions will stand alone. Painters who would like to stay all day can also book the additional am/pm and continue in their preferred medium on a project/something from my inspiration folder.

Our ‘at a glance’ programme for the season is here to help you plan. Come and treat yourself to an enjoyable day with like-minded company, in a bright, airy studio, coffee nearby and there’s always some laughter and surprises!

Students paint for all sorts of reasons...skills, an enjoyable hobby, social life, self-expression, relaxation and so on. Liana’s sessions are considered good value, inspiring and packed with tips; several serious students have even gone on to sell their work.

Liana is a seasoned trainer, therapist and artist, skilled at breaking down learning steps, instilling confidence and creating a warm, fun, supportive atmosphere. All students are also invited to join her Artists Circle community for free challenges, news, critiquing and teaching.

‘I always leave class with a whole host of new skills, but more than that, I have a new energy and belief in myself to carry forward into my art, my life. If you want to get your artistic mojo back, sign up!’ C. D

Please help us prepare well for you by booking at least two days before a course. Every effort will be made to accommodate last minute bookings, if there are places still available. Thankyou.

ADVENTURES IN ACRYLICS –With acrylic inks PART 2.  New!  [beginners/improvers]

17 JULY  2.15- 4.45 Series of four £124 or £33 each

This monthly course of four sessions introduces the beginner or improver to painting with this additional fabulous medium. Used alone or in conjunction with paint, these concentrated, glowing colours have many applications, retaining their ‘fastness’. Their integral pipettes are a really useful application or drawing tool. Last term we even used them on lampshades! We have a second session to fully explore the range of this versatile medium.

Building on last term’s beginner's courses where we concentrated on learning techniques, now we will take them out for a run as we consider painting specific subjects and styles. New beginners are welcome, come and jump straight in as we start with an easy warm up before discussing, then experimenting with the inks. You naturally get to learn by seeing other’s work too, as we celebrate our successes and ‘happy accidents’!

Materials suggestions here, please allow time to gather!

Book sessions 1-4 for best learning continuity and saving, however the sessions will stand alone. Painters who would like to stay all day can also book the additional am/pm and continue in their preferred medium on a project/something from my inspiration folder.

Our ‘at a glance’ programme for the season is here to help you plan. Come and treat yourself to an enjoyable day with like-minded company, in a bright, airy studio, coffee nearby and there’s always some laughter and surprises!

Students paint for all sorts of reasons...skills, an enjoyable hobby, social life, self-expression, relaxation and so on .Liana’s sessions are considered good value, inspiring and packed with tips ; several serious students have even gone on to sell their work.

Liana is a seasoned trainer, therapist and artist, skilled at breaking down learning steps, instilling confidence and creating a warm, fun, supportive atmosphere. All students are also invited to join her Artists Circle community for free challenges, news, critiquing and teaching.

‘ I always leave class with a whole host of new skills, but more than that, I have a new energy and belief in myself to carry forward into my art, my life. If you want to get your artistic mojo back, sign up!’ C. D

Please help us prepare well for you by booking at least two days before a course. Every effort will be made to accommodate last minute bookings, if there are places still available. Thankyou.

Introduction to Djembe Drumming

Feel the rhythm of Africa come alive in our immersive drumming workshop! Join us for an unforgettable experience where you'll discover fundamental techniques in order to create uplifting, authentic rhythms. Learn authentic beats, feel the pulse of the drums beneath your hands, and let the energy of the group carry you away. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a complete beginner, these sessions are open to all. Expect BIG Beats, Big Breaks and good times!

Each workshop comes with access to digital resources and a recording of our final piece.

Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it.

After he grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life - and that his trusty purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible.

When the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of Harold and his friends’ creativity to save both the real world and his own.

Starring Zachary Levi

Animation, Comedy, Adventure

Cert PG (to be confirmed)

1 hour 32 minutes

Tickets £7.00 Adult, £5.00 Child, £5.00 Matinee Club Members for the daytime screenings (ask at the Box Office about joining our Matinee Club for £10 per year).

Please note - there is a booking fee, per transaction - £1 online or by telephone, 50p in person at the Box Office.

Schools out, what are you going to do? Come drumming of course! Throughout August we’ll be running our popular family drumming sessions with fun for the whole family. Get ready for rhythm-filled funtimes that are perfect for all ages. Bring the whole family and explore the world of percussion together. No experience necessary – just bring your smiles and let's make some music memories!

[Bold beginners/improvers. Any media].

28 AUG 10.30-4.30  £67

Whether you are working from previous summer sketches, favourite photos or something from my inspiration file, today is about capturing the feel of summer. With the right palette of colours, capturing the weather, noting effects of the sun and somehow getting that summer feel.Whatever the actual weather we will be in summer today! You can continue that feeling with a painting on your wall.

With an introduction/reminder about composition, we’ll consider the above elements of summer paintings and start with a tonal sketching plan that leads to greater success in creating three-dimensional painting. Any style or media is welcome today as you capture a lovely summer moment.

Bold beginners who want to have go are very welcome, [watch out for our watercolour/acrylic intro courses, for more detailed training in technique and materials], Liana will support you throughout.

Please refer to the materials list here in good time.

Our ‘at a glance’ programme for the season is here to help you plan. Come and treat yourself to an enjoyable day with like-minded company, in a bright, airy studio, coffee nearby and there’s always some laughter and surprises!

Students paint for all sorts of reasons...skills, an enjoyable hobby, social life, self-expression, relaxation and so on. Liana’s sessions are considered good value, inspiring and packed with tips; several serious students have even gone on to sell their work.

Liana is a seasoned trainer, therapist and artist, skilled at breaking down learning steps, instilling confidence and creating a warm, fun, supportive atmosphere. All students are also invited to join her Artists Circle community for free challenges, news, critiquing and teaching.

‘I always leave class with a whole host of new skills, but more than that, I have a new energy and belief in myself to carry forward into my art, my life. If you want to get your artistic mojo back, sign up!’ C. D

Please help us prepare well for you by booking at least two days before a course. Every effort will be made to accommodate last minute bookings, if there are places still available. Thankyou.

Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system.

She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures.

As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma.

From the producers of Jurassic World

Starring Glen Powell, Kiernan Shipka, Anthony Ramos, Daisy Edgar-Jones

Cert 12A (to be confirmed)

2 hours 2 minutes

Tickets - £7.00, £5.00 Matinee Club Members for the 2.30pm screening (ask at the Box Office about joining the Matinee Club for £10 per year).

Please note - booking fee, per transaction - £1 online or by telephone, 50p in person at the Box Office.

Neil Sands Productions Proudly Presents

The Vox Beatles - Now and Then From Moptops To Rooftops

The magical mystery tour is coming to take you away. Beatlemania is back with the release of NOW and Then. The Beatles are back at Number One for the first time in 54 years.

 So Come Together for 2 hours of Beatles Classics as The Fab Four VOX Beatles take you on A Ticket To Ride. All performed with original musical instruments and authentic costumes covering the time line of the world's greatest ever band. From their mop top beginnings and Beatlemania to Shea Stadium, the Sgt Pepper psychedelic highs to The White Album and their Roof Top Farewell, and on to NOW and THEN.

The hits never stop She Loves You, Can't Buy Me Love, Love Me Do, Help!, All My Loving, All You Need Is Love, Get Back, Yesterday, Twist and Shout, and many more.

The Vox Beatles are one of the most experienced Fab Four tributes, having performed at The legendary Cavern Club, and toured the world celebrating the music of John, Paul, George and Ringo.

Money Can't Buy You Love, but it can get seats for an evening to remember featuring the biggest and best songs ever recorded, why you could even dress for the occasion Beatles style. Don't miss what really is going to be a Hard Days Night to remember.

THE LEGEND LIVES ON ALL THE HITS AND MORE!

André Rieu is ready to blow you away with his brand new cinema concert ‘Power of Love’. From his picturesque hometown of Maastricht The King of the Waltz presents a must-see big screen spectacular. Accompanied by his world famous Johann Strauss Orchestra and a cast of hundreds this promises to be the music event of the summer by one of the world’s most prolific artists.

In a concert overflowing with passion André’s unique repertoire combines classical, musicals, pop and rock! You have to see it to believe it.

Set against the backdrop of the historic Vrijthof square André will amaze you with iconic film scores, beautiful waltzes, tear jerking ballads and unexpected chart hits  – music has the power to unite and this is a concert for all the family.

Let’s enjoy André’s music together and spread the love.

Don’t miss André Rieu's ‘The Power of Love’ exclusively in cinemas this summer.

On 15th January 2010, 18 enthusiastic players braved the snow to attend our very first rehearsal. Now in our fifteenth year, we have some 60 committed members with both professional and amateur musicians sitting side by side and giving their time freely for the love of making music.

Our first fourteen years have seen over 250 public performances in a wide variety of venues and with repeat performance requests coming in .

The band primarily performs well known music ranging from, standard swing tunes, stage and screen and popular hits from the 20th century. Our aim is very much to entertain our audiences whilst providing harmonious and sometimes challenging music for our players.

The Royal Opera

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO

(Revival)

Count Almaviva lives with his Countess on their estate near Seville. The Count has his eye on his wife’s maid Susanna, who is about to marry the Count’s servant, Figaro. Much to Figaro’s dismay, the Count plans to seduce Susanna on the night of the wedding. Meanwhile, Cherubino, the Count’s young page, has a crush on the Countess, but has just been dismissed after being discovered with Barbarina, the gardener Antonio’s daughter.

Figaro decides he must foil the Count’s attempt to seduce his wife-to-be and enlists the help of the Countess, Susanna and Cherubino – the latter disguising himself as a woman. A series of mistaken identities, misunderstandings and thwarted plans ensue, with all members of the household participating as each tries to get what – and who – they want.

Running time: 240 minutes, One interval, Sung in Italian with subtitles.

Tickets - £16.50 or concessions £14.50. Booking fee per transaction - £1 on telephone & internet sales, 50p at the Box Office.

Cast:

FIGARO Luca Micheletti

SUSANNA Ying Fang

COUNT ALMAVIVA Huw Montague Rendall

COUNTESS ALMAVIVA Jacquelyn Stucker

CHERUBINO Ginger Costa-Jackson

BARTOLO Peter Kálmán

MARCELLINA Rebecca Evans

DON BASILIO Adrian Thompson

ANTONIO Jeremy White

DON CURZIO Alasdair Elliott

BARBARINA Isabela Díaz

ORCHESTRA Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

CONCERT MASTER Vasko Vassilev

CHORUS DIRECTOR William Spaulding

CHORUS Royal Opera Chorus

Creatives:

DIRECTOR David McVicar

CONDUCTOR Julia Jones

MUSIC Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

LIBRETTO Lorenzo da Ponte

DESIGNER Tanya McCallin

LIGHTING DESIGNER Paule Constable

MOVEMENT DIRECTOR Leah Hausman

Comedy Night September 13th at 8pm.  Compered by the fantastic Tom Glover.

 August’s Comedy Night line up:

Open – Jacob Nussey

Jacob Nussey unassumingly draws in audiences with his deadpan style, sharp jokes, and illfated

anecdotes with clever punchlines.

Jacob won West Didsbury Comedy Festival New Act of the Year and was a finalist of Leicester

Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year in 2022.

After reaching the semi-finals of British Comedian of the Year and semi-finals of So You Think

You’re Funny in 2021.

Middle – Ben Treloar

Having just won Cornish Comedian of the Year 2023 and shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy

Awards, Ben is definitely one to watch. With fantastic self-deprecating punchlines and quick

crowdwork, it’s easy to see why he’s getting booked across the country.

Close – Tom Ward

Award-winning comedian Tom Ward is taking the UK by storm! A regular on BBC's "Live at The

Apollo" and "Live from The BBC," Tom's sharp wit and hilarious observations have also landed

him appearances on Comedy Central's "Roast Battle" and QI.

Beyond stand-up, Tom's comedic talents have shone on shows like "In My Personal Space,"

where he interviewed celebrities, and "Funraisers," a charity shop challenge program. He's also

a familiar voice, narrating documentaries like "Ice Road Truckers" and "Abandoned Engineering."

Recommended age 16+

Line Up subject to change

Tickets - £13.50 in advance, £15.00 on the door.  Booking fee per transaction - £1 on internet & telephone sales, 50p at the Box Office.

Back by overwhelming public demand, the hit show which continues to play to sell-out audiences and standing ovations throughout the U.K.

The choreographed show, featuring the amazing falsetto voice of Einar Vestman and the humour of all round entertainer Gary Gould, guarantees an evening of fast moving entertainment with superb harmonies, stunning solo spots and light comedy.

As well as all the hits from the Four Seasons, the packed two-set programme includes tributes to other legendary performers such as Elton John, Freddie Mercury and Tina Turner.  

This is an unmissable show for which early bookng is recommended.

Tickets - £19.00.  Booking fee per transaction - £1 on internet & telephone sales, 50p at the Box Office.

This 5-session course will help you to get to grips with your camera and improve your photographic technique.  With classroom-based theory and practical shooting time you will learn how to photograph out of Automatic Mode.

Camera needed- A digital camera with manual settings. (M, TV, AV, OR M, S, A On the top mode dial).

Experience Level - complete beginner or anyone who wants to refresh their knowledge of the basic camera settings and get the most from their camera whilst being creative and out of automatic mode.

This session will have plenty of practical experiments as generally we learn best this way.

You also get worksheets to support your learning and homework tasks for you to complete in your own time. You will be invited to access our training group on Facebook too.

"What a fantastic course, thank you Gemma. You are such a patient lady, I learnt everything I was hoping to. I highly recommend your course and as soon as I am confident with everything you have given me to work on, I will be back to do your follow-up course."

Thursday evenings 7pm to 9pm from 19th September to 17th October 2024

£75 for the course - please note there is a booking fee, per transaction - £1 online or by telephone, 50p in person at the Box Office.

Timeless Classics featuring the music of Glenn Miller.

The highly acclaimed big band, led by MD Ken Parr, makes a welcome return to the Pavilions for another swinging summer evening entertainment.  Remarkably, the seventeen piece band is celebrating it's fortieth year of performing across the West Country and beyond.      Following it's formation in 1983, the band rapidly built an enthusiastic following in the West.   In 1985 it was chosen to play the role of the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 'Little Brown Jug' at the Northcott Theatre, Exeter.    

Whilst the Teignmouth concert will feature the evergreen arrangements and songs from the Miller orchestra, the packed two set programme will include other swing and jazz classics from the golden age of the big bands.  An outstanding musical event not to be missed.

THE GARY MOORE BLUES EXPERIENCE

The band reproduces the authentic essence of the blues and the power of the blues rock. Also included and accurately rendered are the many famous and unparalleled ballads such as Empty Rooms, Midnight Blues, Parisienne Walkways, Still Got the Blues for You, Story of the Blues, Still in Love with You.

Although he left us over ten years ago, Gary Moore is still very much with us… The Gary Moore Blues Experience is dedicated to ensuring that the spirit and passion with which he imbued his music lives on.

He wrote and produced a wide range of music in his lifetime, including jazz fusion, Celtic rock, traditional style and modern blues, hard rock, an excursion into disco beat, and ballads and songs consisting of pure melody.

Featuring tasteful phrasing as well as incendiary guitar fretwork in tribute to Gary’s inimitable style and technical range, for which he was rightly celebrated, with the tight grooves of the bass and drums that made his bands a standout.

There was and is no one quite like him!

The Alter Eagles

Playing all The Eagles' Greatest Hits! - Take It Easy - Hotel California - Desperado - Life In The Fast Lane - Heartache Tonight - Wasted Time - Tequila Sunrise - Lyin' Eyes

The Alter Eagles are an experienced, authentic Eagles tribute band. Formed in 2003, they perform the whole repertoire of Eagles tracks, from tasteful country rock - complete with full harmonies - through to hard rocking numbers, showcasing the Eagles' trademark duelling electric guitars. The current set comprises material from 35 years of Eagles' performances, up to and including 2007's Long Road Out Of Eden.

Lauded for their accuracy, the Alter Eagles are a tribute to the Eagles, pure and simple and in a typical two hour set play many of the band's greatest hits, including Hotel California, Desperado, Life In The Fast Lane, How Long, Lyin' Eyes, Take It Easy and One Of These Nights. The Alter Eagles are: Steve McCormack (guitars, vocals) Alan Tomkins (keys, guitars, vocals) Mike Bradley (guitars, vocals) Ollie Green (drums and percussion) and Rob Beattie (bass, vocals).

"Had a fantastic time tonight. Not many bands can actually make their guitars sing like that. What AMAZING musicians." Fiona Osuch

"The whole band were individually brilliant and excellent as a piece. A great set choice too. Sorry we couldn't have a beer after in the bar. See you again - maybe to hear Last Resort next time?" Mark Butterfield

"...smashed it ........ what an amazing group of musicians ....... if there is ever a tribute band you want to see, go see these ....... they will blow you away!!" Steve Mullins

Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne’s dance version of Tim Burton’s classic

Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere in 2005. Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world. Filmed live in March 2024 at the Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff, this ’visually arresting and ceaselessly inventive’ (★★★★★ Metro) production is ‘the perfect treat for all the family’ (★★★★★ The Times).

In a castle high on a hill lives Edward; a boy created by an eccentric inventor. When his creator dies he is left alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands until a kindly townswoman invites him to live with her suburban family. Can Edward find his place in the well-meaning community which struggles to see past his curious appearance to the innocence and gentleness within?

Tickets - £16.50 or concessions £14.50.  

Booking fee per transaction - £1 on telephone and internet sales, 50p at the Box Office.

The iconic British rock band, The Kinks, are often cited as one of the most important and influential rock bands of all time.

Although the band’s popularity in the UK waned in the 1970s, they found new commercial success, particularly in the USA, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and returned to the UK top 20 in 1983 with Come Dancing. The Kinks continued as a recording and gigging band until 1996, when the Davies brothers went their separate ways with solo careers.

The Kast Off Kinks formed in 1994 to keep the music playing on, and it is what the name implies - the original line-up consisted of the band that played Lola (apart from Ray and Dave) - Avory, Dalton and Gosling - together  In 2009, the line-up became the band that played Come Dancing - Avory, Gibbons and Rodford (respectively the Kinks’ longest-serving drummer, keyboard player and bassist) - still with Dave Clarke covering for the Davies brothers. Jim then became very busy playing with The Zombies and Argent, so John Dalton was persuaded out of retirement and went on to play very regularly with The Kast Off Kinks.

Very sadly, we lost Jim Rodford in 2018 and Ian Gibbons in 2019. The Kast Off Kinks played the Official Kinks Fan Club gathering in November 2019, with Mark Haley on keyboards, but then John Dalton announced his retirement (again) and the COVID pandemic arrived, so The Kast Off Kinks played no more until the Official Kinks Fan Club gathering in November 2021, when Mike Steed, on bass, joined Dave Clarke, Mick Avory and Mark Haley, with guest performances by Bob Henrit on drums and John Dalton doing some vocals.

Now The Kast Off Kinks, comprising Mick, Dave, Mark and Mike, are back on the road.

Transatlantic folk band The Magpies are quickly becoming one of the most exciting and innovative acts on the contemporary roots scene. Combining sublime harmonies with exquisite musicianship and impressive songwriting, The Magpies traverse Anglo and American roots, drawing inspiration from traditional Celtic folk, bluegrass and Appalachian trails, to create an effortless melting pot of music.

Accomplished musicians in their own right, founding members Bella Gaffney (award winning singer-songwriter, guitarist and banjoist) and Holly Brandon (acclaimed fiddle player and tunesmith) perform alongside gifted singer-songwriter and guitarist Ellie Gowers. These talented young musicians work collaboratively to create their fresh brand of transatlantic folk and champion gender equality in the music industry, with a fervent thread of feminism running through their music.

Following the release of the band’s critically acclaimed debut album in 2020, The Magpies released their second album Undertow in October 2022. A rich and varied showcase of their live sound, flawless instrumentation provides an elegant canvas for intricate harmonies and engaging storytelling. With a sound that pushes boundaries and brings a fresh voice to the current milieu, the album’s success comes as no surprise, with a quarter of a million streams on Spotify, a place in the Official Folk Albums Chart Top 40 and a live session on BBC Radio 2.

In their live performances, The Magpies have been exceptionally well-received, touring extensively throughout the UK, with festival highlights including Glastonbury, Cambridge, Larmer Tree, Shambala, Towersey and Deer Shed and international performances in USA, Canada, Ireland, Portugal and Luxembourg. Their live shows are known for their high energy and wry delivery, transporting audiences to distant lands with ethereal voices and glistening instrumentals.

‘One of those effervescent albums you’d be happy to recommend to people who might not consider themselves folk fans’ - The Sunday Times

‘Folk with finesse’ - The Daily Mail

‘Check that album out! Really good mix of songs and instrumentals - they’re great players!’ - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2

DS:UK comes full circle and return in 2024 with their highly anticipated “Alchemical Tour” – their tribute tothe Dire Straits infamous live “Alchemy” album, which was released as the first live album recorded during the final nights of the 1982 – 1983 – Love over gold Tour.

Since starting to tour in 2018, “DS:UK… in tribute to Dire Straits” have become the quintessential tribute to one of the worlds most loved bands due to their obvious affection for Mark Knopfler’s music and attention to detail that fans truly appreciate.

The Alchemical Tour features music and stories from Dire Straits early career and including a very special inclusion that you wouldn’t expect.  DSUK have been selling out venues across the country with their Brothers in’85 and ON anoTHEr NIGHT Tours – “Alchemical” Is going to be something special…. Let’s let it rock and let it roll!

The Royal Ballet

ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

(Revival)

At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser…As Alice journeys through Wonderland, she encounters countless strange creatures.

She’s swept off her feet by the charming Knave of Hearts, who’s on the run for stealing the tarts. Confusion piles upon confusion. Then Alice wakes with a start. Was it all a daydream?

Tumble down the rabbit hole in this ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s famous family story. Journey through Wonderland with Alice and encounter a host of curious characters in Christopher Wheeldon’s unique theatrical interpretation.

Running time: 205 minutes. Two intervals

Tickets - £16.50 or concessions £14.50. Booking fee per transaction - £1 on telephone & internet sales, 50p at the Box Office.

Creatives:

CHOREOGRAPHY Christopher Wheeldon

CONDUCTOR Koen Kessels

MUSIC Joby Talbot

ORCHESTRATION Christopher Austin and Joby Talbot

DESIGNER Bob Crowley

SCENARIO Nicholas Wright

LIGHTING DESIGNER Natasha Katz

PROJECTION DESIGNERS Jon Driscoll and Gemma Carrington

ORIGINAL SOUND DESIGNER Andrew Bruce

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.

★★★★★ 'A genius-level comic doing what he does best... it's magical to watch and just so funny'  Time Out Melbourne

★★★★★ 'Quite unlike anything else I’ve seen in almost 20 years of covering the Fringe...witty, warm, perfectly judged' Telegraph

★★★★ ½ ‘An hour or two of our limited span on Earth in his uplifting, witty company is time excellently spent' Chortle

★★★★ 'A master at letting us in on his vulnerability' The Times

★★★★ 'This is a stand-up operating at the very top of his game' Independent

This session is designed for those who have a basic understanding of shutter speed, aperture and ISO but who want to practice using their cameras out and about on a photo walk with guidance from our tutor.

You will practice capturing and showing movement playing with shutter speeds, controlling depth of field to show blurry backgrounds or clear backgrounds using the aperture setting and controlling image quality using your ISO settings.

The balance of settings will be practiced throughout the sessions with a look at semi-automatic settings and manual mode when necessary.

We will look at composition, light and shade, using ND filters, how to ‘see’ an image and lots of other aesthetic properties. This Autumn afternoon session challenges us to use our camera settings appropriately in low light.

We will look at how to use available light in our scene, how to take long exposures and we’ll use a tripod to make the most of your evening photos.

Thursday 24th October 3.00pm to 5.00pm

£45 for a 2-hour session.

"What a fantastic course, thank you Gemma. You are such a patient lady, I learnt everything I was hoping to. I highly recommend your course and as soon as I am confident with everything you have given me to work on, I will be back to do your follow-up course.

Our regular Mini Craft Fayre in our foyer, featuring 6 to 8 stalls from local crafters, makers and artists.

Come in to browse the stalls for gift ideas, treats and handcrafted items for the home.

The Fayre runs from 10am to 3pm.

FREE entry.

Mark Thompson’s award winning Spectacular Science Show.

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!

 www.spectacularscienceshow.com  

Adults - £17.00, children £15.00.

Approx Running Time - 1st half: 40 mins / interval: 20 mins / 2nd half 40 mins

AGE RATING: 5+ recommended

“A brilliant show for all the family.”

One4Review  

Families Edinburgh Magazine

“The Spectacular Science Show is certainly spectacular! The hour-long show blends perfectly the balance of an educational display with entertainment and amazement.”

Families Online

Awarded one of the “Top 20 Shows to See” by The List.

“A truly spectacular and explosive show full of drama and some really cool science too!” PRIMARY TIMES

Video trailers  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_gpUDC7Pao  

                       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqDjUM9E_LY

Facebook: @MTSpectacularScienceShow   / Twitter: @SpecSciShow      

Lourdes Fernandez Flamenco Company; Raices

The Lourdes Fernández Flamenco Company was created as the result of the intense collaboration between five Spanish musicians based in London.

This show aims to universalise Flamenco, to bring it to a wide and diverse audience, a show for both aficionados and novices, for those who listen to flamenco and those who do not... just yet.

Drawing on traditional flamenco, whilst adding the influences of an eclectic style of music inspired by Folk, Andalusian Copla, Jazz and other styles.

Presented in collaboration with Teignbridge Jazz & Blues

£18.00.

Biogs:

LOURDES FERNÁNDEZ FLAMENCO COMPANY:

Lourdes Fernández, dancer, studied dance at the Madrid Conservatory, graduated at Rey Juan Carlos University and completed her Masters in Performing Arts. She also taught dance at the American Saint Louis University of Madrid and participated in the UNESCO International Dance Gala. In the UK, she has performed in venues of renown such as Ronnie Scott's, Union Chapel, The Forge or Richmix and festivals around the country: City of London Festival, Jazz Festival of Birmingham and Brighton Festival. Based in London, she currently works as dancer and choreographer for  flamenco companies like Alma Gitana,  Ida & Vuelta Ensemble, Prana company and some art organizations such as Live & Local.

Adrián Solá, guitarist , studied music theory and flute at the School of modern music in Badalona, Spain. He furthered his development attending masterclasses with guitar virtuosos Zsolt Hernandi and Rafael Cañizares. Since moving to the UK, he has become a much sought-after accompanist, working regularly with established London-based flamenco dancers and singers. In an ensemble or as a soloist, Adrián is a versatile and adaptable musician who plays flamenco masterpieces as well as his own compositions.

Fuensanta Zambrana-Ruiz, violinist, and collaborator, performs and researches a wide range of music styles. Focusing on contemporary and world music, recent performances have been at Royal Festival Hall in London, BBC Radio 3, BE Festival in Birmingham, Palestine Festival in Jerusalem, Constellation in Chicago and Holland India Festival in the Hague. She performs regularly with folky-classical violin duo Duo Folclore , Arabic music band Karama and artists Shammi Pithia and Jasdeep Singh Degun.   Fuensanta has a Masters in performance and research from the Royal Academy of Music and is currently teaching violin at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music.

Mónica García, singer, became passionately involved in flamenco at an early age, growing up in Frailes, a small village in South Spain, where the best olive oil in the world and the Andalusian zephyr from their mountains nurtured her voice. Mónica was a prominent student at Locura Flamenca academy, later becoming involved in traditional and modern dance and music groups; albeit her young age, this soulful singer surprises and delights flamenco aficionados and neophytes alike.

Demi Garcia Sabat, drummer and percussionist, moved from Barcelona to London to study at the London College of Music. He specializes in flamenco, jazz, Arabic, Latin American and pop music. This heterogeneity allows Demi to collaborate with musicians such as Alec Dankworth & Spanish Accents, Nova Trio , Nicolas Meier, Shirley Smart Trio , Martin 'Youth' Glover, Ben Hillier, Mel C, contemporary flamenco La Típica , company of Maria Vega Dance , Melange or The Budapest Cafe Orchestra . He took part in tours across Europe, North Africa and the United States.

Traditional Celtic music at its best! With fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour, the Tannahill Weavers have transformed traditional material and brought it into the modern world, vitally alive and kicking.

Members of the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, in 2019 the Tannahill Weavers were nominated for Folk Album of the Year and Folk Band of the Year in Scotland. Recently they have been joined by piper Iain MacGillivray, who is Scotland’s youngest Clan leader and has worked recently on such exciting productions as Outlander and Men in Kilts, and has performed for a huge list of stars and dignitaries in recent years.

"Formed from a Paisley pub session in 1968, seminal trailblazers the Tannahill Weavers now also rank as national treasures." -Glasgow Celtic Connections 2018

"The music may be pure old time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight ahead rock and roll." -Winnipeg Free Press

"An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." - New York Times

The Finale Tour of The Beach Boyz! Last chance to see!

Beach Boyz Tribute Band is back in Devon, back to Pavilions Teignmouth with The Beach Boyz Tribute Show!

See the boys up close as featured on BBC TV, BBC Radio Wales, BBC local radio and independent local radio stations across the UK!

Come join a journey in time and space, back to the 1960s, across to the sunny shores of the Golden State of California where the surf sound was conceived.

Whether you are coming back to see Beach Boyz Tribute Band again or coming for the first time, the show is exhilarating as ever, filling the auditorium with glorious, rich vocal harmony, the five all singing, all playing boys that are Beach Boyz Tribute Band continue to amaze, astound and defy belief in their recreation of America’s biggest and longest selling pop rock band The Beach Boys®.

No other tribute act can provide such a lively fun packed show that showcases over 30 hit records, all performed 100% live.

You’ll hear Beach Boyz Tribute Band re-create the early rock and roll sounds with such accurate authenticity you will be transported back to the days of black and white; then carried on a wave of harmony to the multi coloured complex orchestral works of Brian Wilson and the iconic critically acclaimed album Pet Sounds

.

Do not be surprised if at the end of the performance you are on your feet, clapping and cheering for more, you will be in good company, for this tends to happen at every Beach Boyz Tribute Band concert, wowing audiences across the UK and beyond!

Tickets £20.00

Please note there is a £1 booking fee, per transaction, online or via the telephone, or 50p, per transaction, in person at the Box Office

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES 2024

Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with the new 2024 production of their hit show, a spectacular spirit lifting, heartwarming, afternoon of festive nostalgia. filled with over 60 of your all-time favourite Christmas songs and Carols that will have you singing along from start to finish and bringing back so many wonderful memories of Christmases past.

Teignbridge has a thriving voluntary sector, with an array of weird and wonderful community organisations bringing people together to make Teignbridge an even better place to live, work, and visit.In this awards ceremony, organised by Teignbridge CVS, we'll be celebrating and thanking the volunteers and organisations that keep our community happy and healthy.

Entertainment on the night from comedian Tom Glover and singer Ollie Stephens. 

Ticket price includes welcome drink.If you'd like to nominate a volunteer or community organisation for an award, please email chloe@teigncvs.org.uk 

Tickets £10

'Ranked in the Top 20 Tribute Artists & Bands in the World' – Champions UK plc

'Magnificent Performance !' -  Brewhouse Burton

'Astounding show.' - Regal Theatre

'Barnstorming !' - St. Ives Festival

'The Fleetwood Mac Songbook' features six experienced musicians who are dedicated to recreating the magical sounds of one of music's most enduring groups – Fleetwood Mac !

Touring across the UK since 2018, and earning rave reviews from Fleetwood Mac fans and venues wherever they appear, The Fleetwood Mac Songbook's dynamic, hit packed show includes well loved songs from all eras of FM's incredible 50+ year career ... Go Your Own Way, Little Lies, Dreams, The Chain (the Formula One racing theme song), Don't Stop, Everywhere, Rhiannon, Seven Wonders, Oh Well, Big Love ... from the 60's 'Blues' incarnation of the band with frontman, Peter Green, through to the 70's massive, multi million selling 'Rumours' album and slick 80's, hit single packed production, 'Tango In The Night' this is a popular show for all ages and the urge to get up and dance always proves to be irresistible !  

Earning rave reviews wherever they play and ranked in the 'Top 20 Tribute Artists & Bands in the World' by Champions UK plc Entertainment Agency, six piece tribute band 'The Fleetwood Mac Songbook' are bringing their non-stop, hit packed show to Pavilions Teignmouth on Saturday 30th November.

The band perform a spell binding recreation of the stellar 'songbook' of 'Fleetwood Mac', drawing from over six decades of songs. Their set of course includes soft rock anthems from the 'Rumours' and 'Tango In The Night' albums but they don't forget founding member, Blues guitar legend Peter Green, and dedicate a portion of the show to a selection of his work.

Every detail is immaculate to ensure that the unmistakable 'Mac' sound is recreated faithfully - the exceptional three part harmonies are a standout as well as the band's guitarist using the famous Lindsey Buckingham Rick Turner model of guitar that gives the songs that final polish.

You will be assured of a night to remember in the company of these fine musicians for an unforgettable evening suitable for all ages.

Tickets are £22.00 and can be purchased online at pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk or call the Box Office on 01626 249049.

A Christmas Carol

Being a Ghost Story of Christmas

The award-winning Dyad Productions, (A Room of One’s Own, I, Elizabeth, Austen’s Women, Female Gothic) who have toured their sell-out festive show Christmas Gothic since 2015, now bring their magic to Dickens’ classic and perennially relevant ghost story.

It’s Christmas Eve, and the miserly misanthrope, Ebenezer Scrooge, is about to have a ghostly night he’ll never forget.  Dickens’ festive, immortal tale of redemption and compassion is brought to life in Dyad’s inimitable solo style.

Draw near for an evening of mistletoe and merriment in the company of Marley, Fezziwig, and Cratchit et al to discover the true meaning of Christmas: tenderness for the past, courage for the present, and hope for the future.

Ebenezer lives in us all, and this glorious tale reminds us how not to give in to the Scrooge within.

Taking inspiration from Dickens’ original performances of his own work and utilising the brilliant narrator of the novel to bring the story to life, this solo piece is performed by Andrew Margerison (Frantic Assembly’s Fatherland, Macbeth), and directed by Rebecca Vaughan.  

75 mins - no interval

Praise for Dyad Productions:

‘If you haven’t seen Dyad Productions’ work before, you simply must’ British Theatre Guide

THREE WEEKS Cumulative Body of Work Award-Winners, 2018

★★★★★ ‘Intelligently adapted, beautifully performed... entrancing’ (British Theatre Guide)

★★★★★ ’Richly re-imagined, exquisitely evocative' (Edinburgh Guide)

★★★★★ ‘A towering performance…assured…rich' (The Scotsman)

★★★★★ ‘Outstanding… gripping… never less than magnetic’ (Three Weeks)

The Royal Ballet - CINDERELLA

[Revival]

Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.

This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family.

Running time: 195 minutes, Two intervals. Broadcast live.

Tickets - £16.50 or concessions £14.50. Booking fee per transaction - £1 on telephone & internet sales, 50p at the Box Office.

Creatives:

CHOREOGRAPHY Frederick Ashton

MUSIC Sergey Prokofiev

SET DESIGNER Tom Pye

COSTUME DESIGNER Alexandra Byrne

LIGHTING DESIGNER David Finn

VIDEO DESIGNER Finn Ross

ILLUSIONS Chris Fisher

CONDUCTOR Jonathan Lo

The Royal Ballet

THE NUTCRACKER

[Revival]

[Captured live December 2023]

Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets.

Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic, combining the thrill of the fairy tale with spectacular dancing.

Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family. Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs bring festive charm to Peter Wright’s beloved Royal Ballet production, as fairytale magic comes together with spectacular dancing in this unforgettable classic ballet.

Running time: 165 minutes, One interval

Tickets - £16.50 or concessions £14.50. Booking fee per transaction - £1 on telephone & internet sales, 50p at the Box Office.

Cast:

THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY Anna Rose O'Sullivan

THE PRINCE Marcelino Sambé

HERR DROSSELMEYER Thomas Whitehead

CLARA Sophie Allnatt

HANS-PETER/THE NUTCRACKER Leo Dixon

Creatives:

CHOREOGRAPHY Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov

MUSIC Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky

SCENARIO Marius Petipa after E.T.A. Hoffmann

PRODUCTION AND SCENARIO Peter Wright

DESIGNER Julia Trevelyan Oman

LIGHTING DESIGNER Mark Henderson

PRODUCTION CONSULTANT Roland John Wiley

The Royal Opera

THE TALES OF HOFFMANN

[New Production]

[Captured live November 2024]

Through the haze of the years, a poet remembers the women he loved. But when it comes to matters of the heart, nothing is as it seems. Particularly when the devil himself is involved…

Journeying back to his school days, Hoffmann relives his childhood romance with Olympia, a model student in every sense. Doomed love follows him into adulthood, where the dancer, Antonia, is taken from him too soon. Meanwhile, the sensual courtesan Giulietta has her own secret agenda. As memory and fantasy becomes increasingly blurred, will Hoffmann find the enigmatic Stella before it is too late?

Four women: four curious love stories. Juan Diego Flórez leads a fantastic cast in Offenbach's dream-like opera.

Tickets - £16.50 or concessions £14.50. Booking fee per transaction - £1 on telephone & internet sales, 50p at the Box Office.

Cast:

HOFFMANN Juan Diego Flórez

LINDORF/COPPÉLIUS/DR MIRACLE/DAPERTUTTO Alex Esposito

OLYMPIA Olga Pudova

ANTONIA Ermonela Jaho

GIULIETTA Marina Costa-Jackson

NICKLAUSSE Julie Boulianne

ANDRÈS/COCHENILLE/FRANTZ/PITICHINACCIO Christophe Mortagne

SPALANZANI Vincent Ordonneau

CRESPEL Alastair Miles

An extraordinary journey through a busy forest. Experience a story told from the perspective of an acorn; the hectic forest floor, thrumming underworlds, and dazzling heights of icy branches.

Discover bizarre larger than life fungi, connecting creaking tree roots, and majestic guardians watching over a delicate cycle. Join three storytellers as they lead you through an enchanting experience like no other.

Breathe explores the inner workings of trees, all beautifully realised through a combination of puppetry, detailed sets, and live camera work. Underscored through a truly unique blend of thumping Drum & Bass and live ethereal folk songs. Find the epic in the tiny in this celebration of trees, nature, and finding space in a buzzing community.

 For ages 5+.

The Royal Ballet - SWAN LAKE

[Revival] [Captured live April 2024]

Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful woman, Odette, he is enraptured. But she is under a spell that holds her captive, allowing her to regain her human form only at night.

Von Rothbart, arbiter of Odette's curse, tricks the Prince into declaring his love for the identical Odile and thus breaking his vow to Odette. Doomed to remain a swan forever, Odette has but one way to break the sorcerer's spell.

Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness. Bringing together

Tchaikovsky’s sensational score with the incredible imagination of choreographer Liam Scarlett and designer John Macfarlane, Swan Lake on the big screen will be an exceptional way to experience this ultimate ballet classic.

Tickets - £16.50 or concessions £14.50. Booking fee per transaction - £1 on telephone & internet sales, 50p at the Box Office.

Running time - 210 minutes, Two intervals

Cast:

ODETTE/ ODILE Yasmine Naghdi

PRINCE SIEGFRIED Matthew Ball

VON ROTHBART Thomas Whitehead

THE QUEEN Christina Arestis

BENNO Joonhyuk Jun

PRINCE SIEGFRIED’S YOUNGER SISTERS Leticia Dias, Annette Buvoli

Creatives:

CHOREOGRAPHY Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov

ADDITIONAL CHOREOGRAPHY Liam Scarlett and Frederick Ashton

MUSIC Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky

PRODUCTION Liam Scarlett

DESIGNER John Macfarlane

LIGHTING DESIGNER David Finn

STAGING Gary Avis, Laura Morera, and Samantha Raine

ARTISTIC SUPERVISOR Laura Morera

The Royal Ballet - ROMEO AND JULIET   [Revival]

The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire.

The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet when they meet each other at the Capulet ball, into which Romeo has snuck. The two fall in love and they profess their devotion to each other at Juliet’s balcony. They secretly get married. The stakes are raised for the young couple when Romeo avenges the death of his friend Mercutio who has been killed by Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin. For this, Romeo is exiled from Verona. Meanwhile, Juliet’s parents are forcing her to marry another suitor.

In order to be together, Romeo and Juliet must risk it all.

Running time 210 mins with two intervals.

Tickets - £16.50 and concessions £14.50.  Booking fee per transaction - £1 on telephone and internet sales, 50p at the Box Office.

Creatives:

CHOREOGRAPHY Kenneth MacMillan

MUSIC Sergey Prokofiev

DESIGNER Nicholas Georgiadis

LIGHTING DESIGNER John B. Read

The Royal Opera - TURANDOT

[Revival]

Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor. Featuring the ever-popular ‘Nessun dorma’, this opera of love and revenge is brought to life in a dazzling production.

The beautiful but icy Princess Turandot will only marry a man who can correctly answer three riddles. Those who fail are brutally beheaded. But when an unknown prince arrives, the balance of power in Turandot’s court is forever shaken, as the mysterious stranger does what no other has been able to.

Running time 205 mins / Two intervals / Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

Tickets - £16.50 or concessions £14.50. Booking fee per transaction - £1 on telephone & internet sales, 50p at the Box Office.

Cast:

PRINCESS TURANDOT Sondra Radvanovsky

CALAF SeokJong Baek

LIÙ Anna Princeva

TIMUR Adam Palka

PING Hansung Yoo

PANG Aled Hall

PONG Michael Gibson

EMPEROR ALTOUM Paul Hopwood

MANDARIN Ossian Huskinson

ORCHESTRA Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

CONCERT MASTER Sergey Levitin

CHORUS DIRECTOR William Spaulding

CHORUS Royal Opera Chorus

Creatives:

DIRECTOR Andrei Șerban

CONDUCTOR Rafael Payare

LIBRETTO Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni

MUSIC Giacomo Puccini

DESIGNER Sally Jacobs

LIGHTING DESIGNER F. Mitchell Dana

CHOREOGRAPHER Kate Flatt

The Royal Opera - DIE WALKÜRE

[New Production)

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle. Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023.

Long Summary:

On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, an epic battle ensues between their ruler Wotan and his rebellious daughter, Brünnhilde.

Tickets - £16.50 or concessions £14.50. Booking fee per transaction - £1 on telephone & internet sales, 50p at the Box Office.

Running time and Intervals tbc. Sung in German with English subtitles.

Cast:

WOTAN Christopher Maltman

BRÜNNHILDE Elisabet Strid

SIEGLINDE Lise Davidsen

SIEGMUND Stanislas de Barbeyrac

HUNDING Soloman Howard

FRICKA Marina Prudenskaya

HELMWIGE Maida Hundeling

ORTLINDE Katie Lowe

GERHILDE Lee Bisset

WALTRAUTE Claire Barnett-Jones

SIEGRUNE Catherine Carby

ROSSWEISSE Alison Kettlewell

GRIMGERDE Monika-Evelin Liiv

SCHWERTLEITE Rhonda Browne

Creatives:

DIRECTOR Barrie Kosky

CONDUCTOR Antonio Pappano

MUSIC Richard Wagner

LIBRETTO Richard Wagner

SET DESIGNER Rufus Didwiszus

The Royal Ballet

BALLET TO BROADWAY: WHEELDON WORKS

[Mixed Programme; 1 Revival, 3 New Productions)

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.

Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.

FOOL’S PARADISE

Luminescent and shimmering, Fool’s Paradise marked the first of Wheeldon’s many collaborations with composer Joby Talbot. It was created in 2007 for Wheeldon’s own company, Morphoses, and first performed in 2012 by The Royal Ballet.

THE TWO OF US

The wistful songs of Joni Mitchell set the scene for the UK premiere of The Two of Us, a duet of deep intimacy and yearning. It was created in 2020 for the Fall for Dance Festival in New York, and had American ballet dancers Sarah Mearns and David Hallberg in its original cast.

US (DUET)

Us is a tender duet danced by two men. It was created in 2017 for BalletBoyz and is set to Keaten Henson’s music.

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (BALLET)

The Royal Ballet celebrates Wheeldon’s extraordinary success in musical theatre by performing the ballet scene from his Tony Award-winning musical An American in Paris. Set to Gershwin’s jazzy melodies, the musical is inspired by the 1951 film of the same name starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. The musical went on to win four Tony awards. The full musical depicts a blossoming romance between the American G.I. Jerry Mulligan and a French ballerina, Lise Dassin. The ballet excerpt was

Wheeldon’s take on one of the most memorable scenes from the film – an extended sequence in which the two central characters dance through Paris.

Running time & Intervals tbc.

Tickets - £16.50 and concessions £14.50.  

Booking fee per transaction - - £1 on telephone & internet sales, 50p at the Box Office.

Creatives:

CHOREOGRAPHY Christopher Wheeldon

CONDUCTOR Koen Kessels

ORCHESTRA Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

MUSIC: Joby Talbot, Joni Mitchell, Keaton Henson, George Gershwhin.