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Song, thrillers, comedy and Sondheim make up the programme at the Headgate this November Be it 'terrifically terrifying' or 'witty and romantic' there's something to entertain everybody before it's panto time!
As a contrast, (and a Headgate first) while Jesters Showchoir sing songs from musical theatre and films in the main auditorium, Packing Shed Theatre will perform spooky stories next door in our new extension. Headgate Theatre ProductionsBUG is a tense, psychological thriller, quickly followed by comedy from The Reject Theatre Company in One Man, Two Guvnors. And then, after the successes of The Pajama Game and My Fair Lady, Platform Musicals bring us Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music which is full of humour, wit and beautiful music (not just Send in the Clowns!)
In December it's all aboard the Hispaniola to Treasure Island for the Headgate Theatre pantomime. Then, in the run up to Christmas Robert MacCall performs his one man version of A Christmas Carol, there's an original musical comedy from the talented Wade Ablitt and Wide Eye Productions and Caroline Fritz and friends will bring us a beautiful collection of seasonal music while wishing us A Jolly Holly Christmas at the Headgate!
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Sat 2nd November at 7.45pm Showstoppers Jesters Theatre Academy's Showchoir
A spectacular performance by Jesters Showchoir, featuring some of the greatest songs from Musical Theatre and Film. Tickets: £10
Sat 2nd November at 8.15pm Terrifically Terrifying Tales Packing Shed Theatre
Two new ghost stories performed live especially for the spooking season. 'The King's Head' written and performed by Patrick Marlowe and 'As Shuck Would Have It' written and performed by Neil D'Arcy-Jones.This event is not being shown in the main house Suitable for age 14 and over. Tickets: £12, £10 (65 & over, FTS, under 16)
Wed 6th to Sat 9th November at 7.45pm BUG by Tracy Letts Headgate Theatre Productions
A tense, psychological thriller, wrought with conspiracy theories and revelations. Strong language and adult themes. Suitable for age 14 and over. Tickets: £13, £12 (65 & over, FTS, under 16)
Wed 13th to Sat 16th November at 7.45pm. Sat Matinee at 3pm One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean with songs by Grant Olding The Reject Theatre Company
This adaptation of Carlo Goldoni's classic 18th Century Italian comedy 'The Servant of Two Masters' is set in 1960s Brighton, where out-of-work skiffle player Francis Henshall becomes separately employed by two men. Tickets: £15, £14 (65 & over, FTS, under 16)
Wed 20th to Sat 23rd November at 7.30pm. Sat Matinee at 2.30pm A Little Night Music Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by Hugh Wheeler Platform Musicals
Platform Musicals perform a witty and romantic story of love, nostalgia, regret and the magic of music on a summer's night. Including the hit song 'Send in the Clowns', the show is the tale of a chance meeting between ex-lovers that sparks a game of romantic musical chairs over a weekend in the country, as hopelessly mismatched couples find themselves confronted by their own vanities and deceptions. Presented by arrangement with MTI (Europe). Tickets: £15
Wed 4th to Sat 7th December at 7pm. Sat Matinee at 3pm. Sun 8th at 2pm Treasure Island - the Panto by Ben Crocker Headgate Theatre Productions SUNDAY MATINEE SOLD OUT with limited availability for other performances
In this fun filled, action packed family pantomime, follow the antics of Jim Hawkins and his Mum, as they sail the high seas with Squire Trelawney, Long John Silver, the Ladies of Smuggler’s Cove WI – and a very naughty parrot? Shiver yer timbers, rattle yer bones and don yer pirate hat, me hearties! This is a panto not to be missed! Tickets: £12, £10 (under 16's) Everybody attending must have a paid seat.
For group bookings and wheelchair bookings, please phone the box office or email tickets@headgatetheatre.co.uk to discuss requirements, and avoid incurring booking fees.
Mon 9th December at 7.30pm A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Robert MacCall
Storyteller Robert MacCall conjures up the spirits of Christmas past, present, and future, in his one-man version of the Dickens classic. Tickets: £14, £12 (65 & over, FTS), £7 (16 and under)
Wed 11th to Friday 13th December at 7.45pm Tunswick! by Wade Ablitt Wide Eye Productions
Tunswick Women's Amateur Theatre Society enter a TV talent show to raise funds for their local village hall in this original comedy musical. Tickets: £12, £10 (65 & over, FTS, under 16)
Sat 14th December at 3pm and 8pm A Jolly Holly Christmas at the Headgate! Caroline Fritz and friends
Enjoy seasonal songs and sparkle at the Headgate Theatre. This event is dedicated to the memory of Ken Smith, in whose name a donation will be made to charity. Tickets: £12.50
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