Supermodel Kate Moss, embarks on a journey of self discovery when acclaimed artist Lucian Freud offers to paint her picture. For Moss, her life tumultuous and unpredictable, the sessions provided solace, an eye in the hurricane. And Freud through his searching, exploring conversational style – was able to find the vulnerabilities that lay just beneath the surface of Moss’s very public life. Freud became a wise and witty teacher and Moss brought out a paternal streak in him, perhaps lacking with some of his own progeny. Ironically, neither Moss nor Freud particularly loved the finished portrait, completed in 2002, though the art world did. It sold in auction in 2005 for £3.5m. It was never about money for the

pair. Instead they forged a special friendship based upon a sense of profound connection and the end result - a bond of love and mutual respect. A story about two huge personalities sizing each other up, a rapport/attraction, an exchange in life experience, lessons learnt and reflection, a painting in progress, outside pressures and, finally, a baby in utero. Using Kate Moss herself as our central storyteller and narrator, our film is a charming and revealing bio-pic full of incongruity, contrasts, connection, warmth, humour and surprise.

In 2001 Kate Moss is painted by Lucian Freud, widely regarded as one of the greatest painters of the 20th century. If Moss thought it was to be a casual affair, taking a short period of time, she was sorely mistaken; Freud beats to the rhythm of his very own drum. In an interview Moss, when asked what she learnt from the experience, stated “discipline”.

From the rise of the Jackson 5 to the global spectacle of the Bad tour, Michael charts the life of one of music’s most iconic and complex figures. Driven by extraordinary talent and relentless ambition, Michael Jackson’s journey unfolds against a backdrop of fame, family control and personal struggle. As he breaks records and reshapes popular culture, he also fights to define himself beyond the expectations placed upon him. Anchored by a central performance from Jaafar Jackson, the film offers a sweeping portrait of creativity, pressure and the cost of becoming a legend in the glare of the world’s attention.

From child star to global icon, Michael traces the rise of Michael Jackson through fame, family and personal struggle. A sweeping portrait of creativity and ambition, centred on a standout performance from Jaafar Jackson, capturing the making of a legend.

“Armed with plenty of heart and some lovingly textured performances” - Variety

Three sisters reunite for their mother’s wedding, where old tensions and buried emotions resurface. A warm, gently comic drama about family, memory and the complicated bonds between mothers and daughters.

Three sisters return to their childhood home for the wedding of their twice-widowed mother, bringing with them very different lives, perspectives and unresolved tensions. As preparations unfold, old rivalries, buried grief and long-held misunderstandings resurface, forcing each of them to confront the past and their changing relationship with their mother. Balancing warmth, humour and emotional honesty, My Mother’s Wedding explores family dynamics, memory and the fragile bonds that hold people together. With a strong ensemble cast, it offers a reflective and gently comic portrait of love, loss and the complicated ties between mothers and daughters.

“Early reactions say ‘charming,’ ‘genuinely heartwarming’ and ‘destined to be a massive hit’” - Variety

Miranda Priestly faces a changing fashion world as Andy returns to Runway and Emily rises in power. The Devil Wears Prada 2 delivers sharp wit, shifting alliances and plenty of behind the scenes drama.

The world of high fashion returns as Miranda Priestly faces a rapidly changing media landscape that threatens the future of Runway magazine. Andy Sachs is drawn back into the orbit she once escaped, now navigating her own ambitions within the industry. As former assistant Emily rises to power on the corporate side, alliances shift and old dynamics are tested in new ways. Balancing sharp wit with industry insight, The Devil Wears Prada 2 follows familiar faces as they juggle careers, egos and a fashion world that refuses to stand still.

The Alter Eagles are delighted to bring their celebration of one of the best-loved bands of all time to the Wallingford Corn Exchange for the very first time. Now in their 23rd anniversary year the band have established themselves as one of the country's top tribute acts, headlining at theatres all over the country. Playing a mix of old and new Eagles' songs, all the classics - including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin' Eyes and Life In The Fast Lane - as well as Henley, Frey and Walsh solo numbers (like Boys of Summer, The Heat Is On and Rocky Mountain Way) along with some deep cuts, the band have wowed audiences with their faithful tribute to one of the most popular bands of all time.

The band members are Steve McCormack (vocals, guitars), Alan Tomkins (keyboards, guitars, vocals), Rob Beattie (bass, acoustic guitar, vocals), Mike Bradley (guitars, vocals) and Ed Chisholm (drums and vocals). Find out more by visiting the band's website at www.altereagles.co.uk

"World class." - Lemonrock Gig Guide

"Pitch perfect harmonies." - Brighton Evening Argus

"A joy to watch." - East Anglian Daily Times

"One of the best tribute bands I can remember seeing." - Windsor Observer

The Alter Eagles are delighted to bring their celebration of one of the best-loved bands of all time to the Corn Exchange. Now in their 23rd year, the band have established themselves as one of the country's top tribute acts, playing a mix of old and new Eagles' songs, including all the classics.

Salvatore, a famous film director, returns to his hometown for the funeral of the local theater's film projectionist, Alfredo. He reminisces about his life as a young boy falling in love with cinema.

When a celebrated filmmaker returns to his Sicilian hometown after decades away, memories of his childhood come flooding back. At the heart of them is Cinema Paradiso, the village picture house where he discovered his love of film and formed a life-shaping friendship with its projectionist, Alfredo. Spanning years of growing up, first love and painful departures, the story becomes a tender reflection on memory, nostalgia and the pull of the past. Giuseppe Tornatore’s beloved classic is a heartfelt tribute to the magic of cinema and the people and places that shape who we become.

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There are stories to be read but not necessarily the one that the Gentlemen of The Footlights Club are looking for!

Children falling down rabbit holes

Wizards and Witches stopping friends reaching their goals

Pirates attacking boats in the middle of choppy seas

Townsfolk stopping a train just before it hits a landslide

But anything about an adventurer and his servant travelling the world in 80 days? We’ll have to wait and see!

Trains, boats, elephants and a cast of 48 young actors take us Around The Stage in 5 Plays!

Trains, boats, elephants and a cast of 48 young actors take us Around The Stage in 5 Plays!

BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.

Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire.  But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner star in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.

“...an offbeat indie that’s far better than it sounds” - Variety

A meticulous piano tuner discovers an unexpected talent for cracking safes and is pulled into a dangerous criminal world. Stylish, tense and darkly witty, Tuner is a sharp thriller about hidden skills and the risks they bring.

A gifted piano tuner lives a quiet, meticulous life, attuned to the smallest details of sound and structure. But when his precision reveals an unexpected talent for cracking safes, he is drawn into a world far removed from concert halls and craftsmanship. As the stakes rise, he must navigate criminal networks, shifting loyalties and the consequences of a skill he never meant to possess. Anchored by a breakout performance from Leo Woodall, Tuner blends tension, dark humour and character-driven storytelling in a stylish thriller about talent, risk and the fine line between discipline and danger.

★★★★★ “lustrously beautiful and superbly realised modern take on the Camus classic” - Guardian.

In 1930s Algiers, a detached man drifts through life until a sudden act of violence places him under scrutiny. A stark, black and white adaptation of The Stranger, exploring indifference, identity and the tensions of colonial society.

Charlotte Brontë has a confession about how one sister became an idol, and the other one became known as the third sister. You know the one. No, not that one. The other, other one ... Anne.

This is not a story about well-behaved women. This is a story about the power of  words. It’s about sisters and sisterhood, love and jealousy, support and competition.

Sarah Gordon’s new play is an irreverent retelling of the life and legend of the Brontë sisters, and the story of sibling power dynamics that shaped their uneven rise to  fame.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd, on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

An ageing artist’s legacy becomes the centre of a deceitful scheme, but an unexpected friendship complicates everything. The Christophers is a sharp, dark comedy about art, ambition and authenticity, led by Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel. ???? “The actors play off each other beautifully in an intimate London-set comedy drama” - Guardian

An ageing, once-celebrated painter finds his legacy under threat as his opportunistic children scheme to profit from his unfinished work. They enlist a struggling artist to secretly complete his iconic “Christophers” series, but the plan unravels as she forms an unexpected bond with the sharp and unpredictable Julian. As questions of authorship, authenticity and artistic integrity come to the fore, loyalties shift and ambitions collide. The Christophers is a darkly comic, character-driven story about creativity, exploitation and the uneasy line between homage and deception, anchored by two standout performances.

★★★★“The actors play off each other beautifully in an intimate London-set comedy drama” - Guardian

When brothers Finn and Charlie run away to find their estranged grandfather on Ireland’s west coast, a family adventure begins that could change everything. Starring Bill Nighy, 500 Miles is a warm, uplifting drama about family, forgiveness and the journeys that bring us home.

“Has a distinctive charm… Nighy gives an outstanding performance… deeply moving and heartfelt”: Film Ireland

When their parents’ marriage begins to fall apart, brothers Finn and Charlie set off on an unexpected adventure from England to Ireland in search of the grandfather they barely know. Their journey across land and sea becomes a moving exploration of family, loss and the ties that connect generations. Starring Bill Nighy, Roman Griffin Davis and Dexter Sol Ansell, 500 Miles is a heartfelt road movie adapted from Mark Lowery’s novel ‘Charlie and Me: 421 Miles From Home’. Filled with humour, warmth and beautiful Irish landscapes, it is a touching story about forgiveness, hope and finding a way forward together.

Verdi’s Aida is a sweeping tale of love, war and sacrifice set in ancient Egypt. Torn between forbidden love and loyalty to her people, Aida faces impossible choices in one of opera’s most spectacular and emotional works, featuring breathtaking music, grand ceremony and an unforgettable tragic story of passion and betrayal.

Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida is one of opera’s grandest spectacles: a story of love, loyalty and impossible choices set against the splendour of ancient Egypt. Ethiopian princess Aida, held captive in Egypt, finds herself torn between her love for the Egyptian commander Radamès and devotion to her homeland. As war, politics and betrayal close in around them, personal passion collides with duty and power. Featuring some of Verdi’s most celebrated music, including the triumphant “Triumphal March”, Aida combines intimate tragedy with extraordinary scale, balancing moments of tenderness and heartbreak against scenes of ceremonial grandeur. This lavish production includes pyrotechnics, giant statuary and camels, against the backdrop of the illuminated Sydney Harbour skyline - an unforgettable theatrical spectacle for opera fans old and new.

If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This sci-fi thriller centres on a massive government conspiracy regarding extraterrestrial contact, focusing on the highly anticipated, race-against-time event where ultimate, worldwide proof of aliens will be revealed to the public.

Based on Virginia Woolf’s funniest novel, Night & Day is an un-romantic comedy about the passionate astronomer, Katharine Hilbery who does everything she can to avoid romantic love and marriage. Fun and contemporary in tone, this refreshing film showcases an ensemble of humorous performances against the ravishing backdrop of London in 1910, advances in science and technology and crumbling Edwardian patriarchy.

The renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner mounts a private investigation into the death of one of her patients, whom she is convinced has been murdered.

Puccini’s Turandot is a spectacular tale of riddles, obsession and impossible devotion. In imperial China, a mysterious princess tests her suitors with deadly challenges until one prince risks everything to win her heart. Featuring the iconic “Nessun dorma”, this grand opera blends romance, danger and breathtaking musical drama.

Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot is a dazzling opera of mystery, danger and redemption set in a legendary imperial China. The icy Princess Turandot has sworn never to marry, challenging her suitors to answer three riddles on pain of death. When an unknown prince dares to accept the challenge, a battle of wit, pride and desire unfolds beneath the splendour of the imperial court. Featuring some of opera’s most powerful music, including the celebrated aria “Nessun dorma”, Turandot combines spectacle, romance and high drama in an unforgettable theatrical experience, moving from moments of cruelty and fear towards hope, transformation and the possibility of love.

Verdi’s La Traviata is a deeply emotional story of love, sacrifice and social pressure. When celebrated courtesan Violetta falls for the idealistic Alfredo, their happiness is challenged by expectation, reputation and tragedy. Filled with unforgettable music and intimate drama, this remains one of the world’s most beloved operas.

Inspired by Alexandre Dumas fils’ The Lady of the Camellias, Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata is one of opera’s most moving and enduring love stories. It follows the passionate but fragile relationship between the celebrated courtesan Violetta Valéry and the young nobleman Alfredo Germont. As their happiness is threatened by social expectation, sacrifice and illness, Verdi’s music captures both the glamour of Parisian high society and the deep emotional cost beneath it. La Traviata remains a powerful exploration of love, freedom and the price of living outside society’s rules in nineteenth-century France and features unforgettable melodies, intimate drama and heartbreaking humanity.

A contemporary play with distinct ‘Charlie Brooker/Black Mirror’ vibes. Things, and people, are not always what they seem.

“If I had a Time Machine I could go back to, um, to before anyone got as clever, before computer engineers… Yeah, maybe then we could start it all again.” (Maggie in The Sewing Group)

Crowe has crafted a gripping and mysterious piece of theatre that blurs notions of past, present and a possible future. Seeded with clues as to what might really be going on beneath the surface of the sewing group, the play resonates with modern audiences on many levels.

By agreement with Independent Talent Group Ltd.

A spellbinding one-man show based on George Orwell's classic, starring Sam Blythe as Snowball, Napoleon, Squealer, Boxer, Clover, the sheep, the dogs, the hens... and many more, in this farmyard tale of power and corruption.Celebrating 81 years since the book's publication and 31 since its first performance, Guy Masterson's globally renowned solo adaptation of Orwell's barnyard masterpiece is now performed by the brilliant Sam Blythe.

Bringing all of Orwell's multiple characters to vivid life, Blythe gives us Snowball, Napoleon, Squealer, Boxer, Clover, Mollie, Benjamin, Muriel, the Sheep, Dogs, Cows, Hens - and, of course, the cat - in a spellbinding performance that will shock, enchant, bewitch and bewilder, and linger long in the memory, ringing out Orwell's prescient warning that politicians through the ages, and of all creeds and colours will often let power corrupt them... and sometimes corrupt them absolutely...

A must-see epic, now more relevant than ever!

"ANIMAL MAGIC! The tale ignites, bringing both humour and sinister aspect to the rhetoric of the upwardly mobile pigs!" (The Herald)

"This brilliant adaptation gets to the heart of Orwell's barnyard classic, maintaining his original textual structure and style in a powerful multi-character performance that makes the book accessible and exciting. Animal Magic!" (The Times)

"A brilliant adaptation which delights with its physical grace and artistry. Complex and entirely theatrical, a combination of bravura acting and poetic storytelling that brings new nuance and meaning" (The Scotsman)

A "Story Time" family musical from the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly.

Being a witch is super exciting. There's always so much to do and so much fun to be had. Especially around Halloween. And maybe that's why Natascha The Witch can't sleep... Can anyone, or anything, help her drift off?

Based on a story from Steven Lee's best selling "How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales" this gentle, heartwarming show is just what you need to enjoy a cosy, cuddly time together with your family. Children get to join in, shout out, and help shape the story as it unfolds.

Being a witch is super exciting. There's always so much to do and so much fun to be had. Especially around Halloween... This gentle, heartwarming show is just what you need to enjoy a cosy, cuddly time together with your family. Children get to join in, shout out, and help shape the story as it unfolds.

So pop on your favourite pyjamas and come help Natascha The Witch enjoy a better bedtime in this enchanting sing-along musical. Presented with a magical mixture of live action, music and animation. Perfect for ages 3-103!

"Perfect for a cosy family cuddle" - Absolutely Mama

"A wonderful show for children to discover the power of their imaginations and the magic of storytelling" - The Guide.

"A gorgeous afternoon with the munchkins" – Neil Reading, Artistic Director, Arena Theatre.

"Warm, unassuming, and genuinely engaging" – Amy Clewes, Head of Producing and Programming, Theatre By the Lake.

"My 7 year old gave it 100/100 and my 4 year old wanted to watch it again" - Audience member, Blackfriars Arts Centre.

"My autistic child loved the show and didn't need her ear defenders" - Audience member, Pocklington Arts Centre.

"So amazing! Brilliant mixture of storytelling and animation and music" - Audience member, Arena Theatre.

"A brilliant show that got the kids involved - and the adults too!" - Audience member, The Regal Theatre

Oliver Lansley’s Immaculate, our late Autumn production, is a laugh-a-minute collision of dark, sparkly and risqué wit.

It tells the story of Mia, a vulnerable young woman who has not had sex for eleven months yet discovers she is inexplicably pregnant.

Visited by the Angel Gabriel, Mia is led to believe she is carrying a divine child. Or is there a more sinister force at play, with the Devil’s hand behind her pregnancy?

Crackling with audacious jokes, uncomfortable truths and gleeful provocation, Immaculate dares its audience to laugh even as the ground shifts beneath them.

An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.Immaculate is a laugh-a-minute collision of dark, sparkly and risqué wit. It tells the story of Mia, a vulnerable young woman who has not had sex for eleven months yet discovers she is inexplicably pregnant. Is she carrying a divine child or is there a more sinister force at play.

In the seedy underbelly of 18th century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred - even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux. Steadfast and devoted, he offers the possibility of an honourable life. Yet, the riches promised by the world of Parisian society remain tempting....

Manon's inner turmoil and struggle for survival lie at the devastating heart of Kenneth MacMillan's 1974 adaptation of Abbe Prevost's novel. In this signature work of the Royal Ballet, MacMillan's nuanced understanding of human psychology makes for an unflinching look into the moral degradation of Manon's Paris, while all its decadence and decay are brought to life through Jules Massenet's score and Nicholas Georgiadi's design.

Choreography KENNETH MACMILLAN

Music JULES MASSENET

Orchestration MARTIN YATES

Conductor KOEN KESSELS

Designer NICHOLAS GEORGIADIS

Lighting Designer JACOPO PANTANI

Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever- popular opera.

An all-star cast brings this white-hot drama to life, with Ginger Costa-Jackson in the fiery title role, alongside Russell Thomas as the jealous and despairing Don José. Following his 2023 Royal Opera debut, Sesto Quatrini returns to conduct Bizet’s electrifying and sensual score.

Sung in French with English subtitles.

Cast:

Carmen GINGER COSTA-JACKSON

Don José RUSSELL THOMAS

Micaëla ADRIANA GONZÁLEZ

Escamillo ALEXANDER VINOGRADOV

Zuniga BARNABY REA

Creatives:

Music GEORGES BIZET

Libretto HENRI MEILHAC, LUDOVIC HALÉVY

Conductor SESTO QUATRINI

Director DAMIANO MICHIELETTO

Set Designer PAOLO FANTIN

Costume Designer CARLA TETI

Lighting Designer ALESSANDRO CARLETTI

Dramaturg ELISA ZANINOTTO

A Head Full of Coldplay deliver a fantastic show - the anthems, the lasers and led wristbands, make for a superb immersive show. A true celebration of the music! Don't miss this unique microcosm of a stadium show for all fans of Coldplay.

A Head Full of Coldplay deliver a fantastic show - the anthems, the lasers and led wristbands, make for a superb immersive show. A true celebration of the music!

Absolute classics like Yellow, Hymn For The Weekend, Magic, Paradise and The Scientist all feature. Even Coldplay’s latest single, Feels Like I’m Falling In Love, makes the set list!

Don't miss this unique microcosm of a stadium show for all fans of Coldplay.

“Brilliant musicians! Great Sound! Thank you so much.” - Sara Shipp

“You guys were IMMENSE.” – Raptorneet

“Last night was a great success, band went down so well, and the crowd were really into it,” – Paul Dengel, Livestock Events

“The vibe was brilliant and from the back of the arena to see the whole crowd jumping along was amazing.” – Andy Trill, Festival Director

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, spoken word, film, stand-up, and sketch comedy celebrating the life of local actor and comedian Lee Mullins. Performed by his friends, this one-off tribute promises laughter, memories, and heartfelt moments. All proceeds go to Prostate Cancer UK.

At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead, she finds Drosselmeyer, who whisks her away on a journey into a whole world of enchantment: fantastical landscapes of flurried snow and glittering confection where toys come alive and the magic never stops.

Peter Wright’s production of this festive family favourite sparkles to the wondrous swell of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score, alongside the glow and grandeur of Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs.

Cast:  

The Sugar Plum Fairy MAYARA MAGRI

The Prince REECE CLARKE

Herr Drosselmeyer JAMES HAY

Clara MARIANNA TSEMBENHOI

Hans-Peter/The Nutcracker TAISUKE NAKAO

Choreography PETER WRIGHT after LEV IVANOV

Music PYOTR IL’YICH TCHAIKOVSKY  

Conductor CHARLOTTE POLITI

Original 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

An earth in ruin. The twilight of the Gods. Deception leads to treachery, then devastation, when Siegfried is tricked into betraying Brünnhilde.An earth in ruin. The twilight of the Gods.

Deception leads to treachery, then devastation, when Siegfried is tricked into betraying Brünnhilde. Learning the truth of her beloved’s innocence, Brünnhilde at last returns the ring to the Rhinemaidens, before ordering that Valhalla be swallowed in flames. For the long-awaited finale of Wagner’s epic saga, director Barrie Kosky situates the rich apocalyptic drama in a contemporary world of dream-like turmoil. Antonio Pappano, Conductor Laureate of The Royal Opera, returns to take on the impassioned, otherworldly music – including Siegfried’s transporting Funeral March and Brünnhilde’s electrifying Immolation Scene. The brilliant cast is led by Elisabet Strid, Andreas Schager and Mika Kares, who together with the full forces of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and the Royal Opera Chorus bring opera’s greatest journey to its shattering end.

Sung in German with English subtitles.

Cast:

Siegfried ANDREAS SCHAGER

Gunther THOMAS LEHMAN

Hagen MIKA KARES

Alberich CHRISTOPHER PURVES

Brünnhilde ELISABET STRID

Gutrune AMANDA MAJESKI

Waltraute ANNIKA SCHLICHT

First Norn NOA BEINART

Second Norn CLAIRE BARNETT-JONES

Third Norn CATHARINE WOODWARD

Woglinde SARAH BRADY

Wellgunde NIAMH O’SULLIVAN

Flosshilde SIAN GRIFFITHS

Creatives:

Music RICHARD WAGNER

Conductor ANTONIO PAPPANO

Director BARRIE KOSKY

Set Designer RUFUS DIDWISZUS

Costume Designer VICTORIA BEHR

Lighting Designer ALESSANDRO CARLETTI

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?

Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland burst onto the stage in 2011 in an explosion of colour, stage magic and inventive, sophisticated choreography. Joby Talbot’s score combines contemporary soundworlds with sweeping melodies that gesture to ballet scores of the 19th century. Bob Crowley’s wildly imaginative, eye-popping designs draw on everything from puppetry to projections to make Wonderland wonderfully real. The result shows The Royal Ballet at its best, bringing together world-class dance with enchanting family entertainment and ingenious music and design.

Cast:

Alice FRANCESCA HAYWARD

Jack/The Knave of Hearts WILLIAM BRACEWELL

Lewis Carroll/The White Rabbit JAMES HAY

Mother/The Queen of Hearts LAUREN CUTHBERTSON

Father/The King of Hearts BENNET GARTSIDE

Magician/The Mad Hatter STEVEN MCRAE

Rajah/ The Caterpillar NICOL EDMONDS

The Duchess GARY AVIS

Choreography CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON

Music JOBY TALBOT

Conductor KOEN KESSELS

Princess Odette is bound by a curse, turned into a swan by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. The spell can only be broken by a pledge of eternal love. When she meets Prince Siegfried, he is immediately enamoured by her fragile beauty and pledges to free her. But freedom is not promised for Odette as Von Rothbart conspires to thwart the lovers’ plans.

Liam Scarlett’s production for The Royal Ballet brings together

Tchaikovsky’s towering score and John Macfarlane’s picturesque designs to

create an enduring ballet spectacle of love, treachery and forgiveness.

Choreography MARIUS PETIPA, LEV IVANOV

Additional Choreography LIAM SCARLETT, FREDERICK ASHTON

Music PYOTR IL’YICH TCHAIKOVSKY

Conductor KOEN KESSELS

Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art. But when Cavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police.Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art. But when Cavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police. At the mercy of Scarpia’s twisted desires, Tosca is forced to make a horrific bargain: sleeping with the man she hates, in order to save the man she loves. Can she find a way out?

Oliver Mears’s acclaimed production returns, setting Puccini’s operatic thriller in a contemporary, war-torn Rome. Daniel Oren conducts Aleksandra Kurzak, who returns to the title role, joined by Saimir Pirgu as Cavaradossi and Christopher Maltman as Baron Scarpia.

Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

Cast:

Floria Tosca ALEKSANDRA KURZAK

Mario Cavaradossi SAIMIR PIRGU

Baron Scarpia CHRISTOPHER MALTMAN

Spoletta ALED HALL

Cesare Angelotti PAWEŁ HORODYSKI

Sacristan JONATHAN LEMALU

Sciarrone SAM HIRD

Creatives:

Music GIACOMO PUCCINI

Conductor DANIEL OREN

Director OLIVER MEARS

Set Designer SIMON LIMA HOLDSWORTH

Costume Designer ILONA KARAS

Lighting Designer FABIANA PICCIOLI

Movement Director ANNA MORRISSEY

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.

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.

Cast:

Juliet FUMI KANEKO

Romeo VADIM MUNTAGIROV

Mercutio FRANCISCO SERRANO

Tybalt RYOICHI HIRANO

Benvolio GIACOMO ROVERO

Paris LUKAS B. BRÆNDSRØD

Lord Capulet BENNET GARTSIDE

Lady Capulet CHRISTINA ARESTIS

Escalus, Prince of Verona HARRIS BELL

Rosaline ANNETTE BUVOLI

Nurse OLIVIA COWLEY

Friar Laurence THOMAS WHITEHEAD

Lord Montague THOMAS WHITEHEAD

Lady Montague LARA TURK

Choreography KENNETH MACMILLAN

Music SERGEY PROKOFIEV

Conductor KOEN KESSELS