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My Favourite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert (PG)

Featuring a 40-piece orchestra and international stars of the stage and screen, this special anniversary concert was filmed at London’s newly restored Theatre Royal Drury Lane – the same venue that premiered the original West End productions of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific and The King and I.

Featuring a star-studded cast including Joanna Ampil, Michael Ball, Maria Friedman, Daniel Dae Kim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Audra McDonald, Rita Moreno, Julian Ovenden, Lucy St. Louis, Aaron Tveit, Marisha Wallace and Patrick Wilson, the landmark event was accompanied by the 40-piece Rodgers & Hammerstein Concert Orchestra, conducted by Simon Lee.

Directed and staged by Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Christopher Gattelli (Broadway’s The King and I, South Pacific), the celebration of the historic partnership of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II showcases original arrangements of the most iconic songs from Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, Cinderella, The Sound of Music and more!

2 hrs 34 mins including an interval

Kinky Boots: The Musical (12A)

Kinky Boots The Musical, filmed live at the Adelphi Theatre in the heart of London’s West End, is strutting back onto the big screen!

With songs from Grammy and Tony award winning pop icon Cindy Lauper, book by legendary Broadway playwright Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), and direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray), the musical is based on the film written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth.

Inspired by true events, this huge-hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common – or so they think. Charlie (Killian Donnelly) is a factory owner struggling to save his family business, and Lola (Matt Henry) is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learn to embrace their differences and create a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen! But in the end, their most sensational achievement is their friendship.

This unmissable musical theatre event celebrates a joyous story of British grit transforming into a high-heeled hit as it takes you from the factory floor of Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan!

2hrs 12 mins including an interval

Beat the Drum- The Runrig Experience

Beat The Drum is a professional tribute band, playing homage to the Scottish Celtic Rock band ‘Runrig’.
It’s time to ‘Dance Again’ and relive countless Runrig Anthems including Loch Lomond, Rocket To The Moon, Every River, Greatest Flame, Hearts of Olden Glory and more as part of the brand new ‘Runrig Experience’.

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The Mayor’s Panto: Jack & the Beanstalk

The ever-popular Mayor’s Panto returns to the Bonington for a performance of the classic fairy-tale involving magic beans and more! Book early to avoid disappointment, as this will sell-out!

All in aid of the Mayor’s chosen charity!

Jazz Steps: Art Themen Organ Trio

Groove-led re-imaginings of the jazz canon from legendary sax maestro Art Themen, who famously combined being a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and playing with the likes of Alexis Korner & Stan Tracey. Pete Whittaker (organ) & George Double (drums) make for a tight trio.

Presented by Jazz Steps

*Please note, seating for Jazz Steps shows is unallocated

Jazz Steps: Huw Warren Choro Choro Choro!

Choro is instrumental Brazilian music full of syncopation, counterpoint & improvisation. Huw’s piano led quartet has percussion, bass and flute in the tradition of Choro. His innovative jazz interpretations of this popular Latin music genre bring Choro to the attention of new audiences.

Presented by Jazz Steps

*Please note, seating for Jazz Steps shows is unallocated

Jazz Steps: Basil Hodge Jazz Africa

Afrobeat, Township and Funk – a contagiously rhythmic mix of music by legendary artists Fela Kuti, Abdullah Ibrahim, Manu Dibango & Randy Weston. This new band, led by pianist Hodge, includes Tony Kofi (sax) and Winston Clifford (drums).

Presented by Jazz Steps

*Please note, seating for Jazz Steps shows is unallocated

Jazz Steps: Jazz Samba

Bossa Nova jazz on the 1962 Verve album ‘Jazz Samba’ featured the sultry tenor sax of Stan Getz with guitar legend and arranger Charlie Byrd. This band, led by Nigel Price (guitar) and Mark Crooks (sax), captures the essence of their bossa nova jazz, that included Carlos Jobim’s memorable tunes Desafinado & One Note Samba.

Presented by Jazz Steps

*Please note, seating for Jazz Steps shows is unallocated

Films of Hong Kong: Hong Kong Mixtape

With the introduction of the National Security Law in 2020, underground artists and creatives in Hong Kong find themselves targets, with their works disappearing. As their freedom of expression comes under attack, what was once ‘normal’ becomes forbidden.

Narrating us through this time, director San San F Young weaves together her own personal story with works by artists, musicians, dancers, illustrators and performers, highlighting the power of using art as a form of activism. Navigating this new authoritarian normal, they race to preserve Hong Kong’s creative uprising.

Hong Kong Mixtape is a love letter to the region and its people, celebrating the passion and talent of its creatives, and honouring the resilience of those who make their voices heard even when silenced.

1hr 26 mins

Word Up 80s

Pull on your leg warmers, roll up your jacket sleeves and get into the groove with Word Up 80s! Featuring some of the best musicians in the business, Word Up 80s will have you singing and dancing along to all of your favourite mega hits from the 1980s.

Expect anthems from the likes of Madonna, Tears for Fears, Starship, Toto, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Fleetwood Mac, The Pointer Sisters, Wham!, Rick Astley, Lionel Ritchie, Level 42, The Human League, Go West, Peter Gabriel, Gloria Estefan and many more!

80s dress isn’t compulsory but highly encouraged!

★★★★★ The vocalists and musicianship were excellent and we will definitely see them again if we get the opportunity.

★★★★★ What a fantastic night! The band and the vocals are amazing!

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