April 2010

Thursday 1st

George and The Dragon
Hot on the heels of its energetic and exciting production of BABE the Sheep Pig comes another fantastic show from the THEATREWORKS stable – written for young people and their families, the world famous story of George and The Dragon is retold using life size puppetry, music, song, verse, ‘slapstick' and a good dose of audience participation. So badly behaved parents beware – you may be put in the stocks!

Join George on his journey to Egypt to fight the fearsome, smoke-breathing dragon and help him save the Princess from its clutches. Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190

Friday 2nd

80s Mania
Is a feel-good, fantasy concert celebrating smash hits from the heroes of the 1980s including Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Culture Club, Wham, Nena, Toni Basil, Dead or Alive, Madness, Madonna and many, many more!

Re-live the decade that fashion forgot with New Romantic guys and Cyndi Lauper-esque girls with leggings ‘n' lace. The power dresser, the shoulder pads, the stilettos and the big hair! Ghetto blasters, roller boots and the Rubik's cube.

Step back in time and join our multi-talented cast of highly acclaimed singers, dancers and musicians for Europe's only authentic 80s experience! Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190

Saturday 3rd

The Solid Silver 60s Show
The UK's original and premier 60s show is back celebrating 25 sensational years!

Bringing together the unforgettable talents of Dave Berry, Mike Pender, Brian Poole and Peter Sarstedt , all backed by Vanity Fare with The Swinging Blue Jeans and The Troggs .

Expect all your favourite 60s hits including The Crying Game, Little Things, Sweets for My Sweet, Needles & Pins, Twist and Shout, Do You Love Me, Where Do You Go To My Lovely, Frozen Orange Juice, Wild Thing, Love is All Around, Hippy Hippy Shake, Good Golly Miss Molly and many more. Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190

Sunday 4th

Roy 'Chubby' Brown
Yes he's back !! Also on Saturdays 1st May, 24th July, 4th September & 23rd October 2010 Opera House Theatre - Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111

Monday 5th - 10th

Dreamboats and Petticoats
The Musical Inspired by the smash hit million selling albums DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS ONE, TWO and THREE, West End sell out sensation DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS THE MUSICAL, featuring some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n' Roll era, returns on tour!

The dazzling success of the first three albums in the ‘ Dreamboats and Petticoats ' series sent the message loud and clear. With over 2 millions copies sold and several weeks at the Number One spot in the compilation charts, the Great British public were saying that they didn't just want to listen to pure nostalgia: they'd love to see it as well. Thus ‘ Dreamboats ' was born as a musical, opening at The Churchill Theatre in Bromley in February 2009 to rave critical reviews and widespread audience acclaim. Over a million people have since been enchanted by an evening of pure hedonistic affection for a more innocent era, when love was young and so was rock ‘n' roll.

Featuring classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, and many more, including LET'S DANCE, TO KNOWHIM IS TO LOVE HIM, SHAKING ALL OVER, BOBBY'S GIRL, THREE STEPS TO HEAVEN, LITTLE TOWN FLIRT, ONLY SIXTEEN, RUNAROUND SUE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET 16, LET IT BE ME, GREAT PRETENDER, C'MON EVERYBODY, LET'S TWIST AGAIN and many more hits from music's golden era!

In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition – and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n' roll fame beckons… DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS - THE SONGS WILL LIVE FOREVER! Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190

 

Sunday 11th

Show Me, Show Me Starring Chris & Pui

The new flagship variety show for the CBeebies brand: 'Show Me Show Me'.   Now BBC Children's most popular and established double act comes to the stage with a fun-packed roadshow with songs and games aswell as a few surprises on the way.

Chris and Pui invite their young audience to join them at the theatre for fun, songs and games. They are encouraged to bring along their favourite toy (a teddy bear, doll or figure) with a clear warning to parents that it's their responsibility to hang to them - children and toys!

Over the course of the show, Chris and Pui discover musical instruments , play joining-in games, sing songs & bring some of their on-screen antics to the stage. Opera House Theatre - Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111

Sunday 18th

Boy George in Concert
Culture Club was the first band since The Beatles to achieve three top 10 hits from their debut album Kissing to Be Clever on the US Billboard Charts.

As the front man of one of the UK's biggest ever bands Boy George needs little introduction… he has sold millions of albums worldwide and secured top 10 hits in every country. He remains one of the world's most recognisable pop and fashion icons. Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190

Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th

Stop Messing About - The Kenneth Williams Extravaganza
From the team that brought you Round The Horne….Revisited comes a guaranteed laugh-a-minute evening of British comedy nostalgia as Kenneth Williams' waspish wit takes centre stage at the Grand Theatre this spring.

Based on the eponymous 1960s BBC Radio show, Stop Messin About is set during a live recording, packed with outrageously funny sketches, parodies and songs, which reunited Kenneth Williams with his Carry On co-star Joan Sims and Hugh Paddick transporting you back to a time when comedy meant being funny, with scarcely a swear word in sight. Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190

Thursday 22nd

John Walker In Concert with The Dakotas plus special guests.

Jog The Memory John is one of the famous Walker Brothers who recorded the famous hits Love Her, Make It Easy On Yourself, My Ship Is Coming In and The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore . The entire nation was well and truly in the grip of Walkermania and bedlam reigned wherever they went.

John's solo singles include Annabella, I'll be Your Baby Tonight, Kentucky Woman and If I Promise . John is joined once again by The Dakotas who were one of the earliest of the bands to appear at the legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool in the 60s, where they met The Beatles .

Their many hits include Do You Want To Know A Secret, Bad To Me, I'll Keep You Satisfied, From A Window and Little Children . Special guests Jog The Memory will set the mood for the evening with their sensational set of 60s &70s songs.
Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190

Saturday 24th

Peppa Pig's Party
Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity – jumping up and down in muddy puddles!

Today it's a bright and sunny day. It's a very special day. It's Peppa Pig 's birthday. Come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant. A charming, original and imaginative show, full of brand new songs, muddy puddles, and oinks!

This BAFTA award-winning children's TV show is recreated live on stage featuring beautifully true-to-life puppets, for first time, from the producers of LazyTown Live! and Roald Dahl's The BFG .
Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190

 

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