There’s a brand new year and a thrilling spring season ahead at the New Theatre; musical extravaganzas, prestigious and cutting edge dance, comedy, acclaimed drama and sensational children’s shows - its all here this spring!Opening the season in style is an adaptation of Harper Lee’s hugely popular TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Set in the American Deep South, the story looks at life during the depression of the 1930s through the eyes of Jem and Scout Finch, who slowly realise that prejudice and bigotry rule in their town. The Pulitzer Prize winning story starring Duncan Preston visits the New Theatre from Tuesday 6 February for one week only. Most suitable for ages 11+. Frank and the gang are back from Monday 12 February when THE RAT PACK LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS rolls into town for another nostalgic journey back to those glamorous and glitzy Las Vegas nights. The world famous music and lives of Frank, Sammy and Dean are celebrated by a talented cast and 15-piece orchestra. The perfect half-term treat arrives at the New in the form of the UK’s most popular and volatile girl, Tracy Beaker! Based on Jacqueline Wilson’s hugely popular The Story of Tracy Beaker, TRACY BEAKER GETS REAL explodes into Cardiff from Tuesday 20 February in a brand new show for all the family. Brought vividly to life on stage, 15 year old Tracy’s new adventure begins as she returns to the care home, otherwise known as the dumping ground, and many of the old faces are still there: Justine Littlewood is still an enemy, Peter Ingham is still annoying and social worker, Elaine is still a pain! Back by popular demand, the lavish SIMPLY BALLROOM returns to the New Theatre from Monday 26 February. Featuring a cast of international Championship Dancers and choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing stars, Erin Boag and Anton Du Beke, Lionel Blair hosts this glittering evening packed with outstanding performances of the Waltz, Paso Doble, Cha Cha, Salsa, Rumba and many more. Accompanied by the Ballroom Blitz Orchestra and singers, this spectacular show has astounded audiences around the country. Clwyd Theatr Cymru’s visit to Cardiff this spring sees a new production of Tom Stoppard’s dazzling Olivier award-winning comedy ARCADIA from Tuesday 6 March. This absorbing, intellectual play brims with suspense as Hannah and Bernard, competing academics, search for clues in books, love letters and shooting records to discover the truth about the mysterious events of one fateful day in 1809. The Agatha Christie Theatre Company is back with an all star cast in the chilling whodunnit THE UNEXPECTED GUEST from Monday 12 March. When a lost man seeks refuge in a nearby house, he finds himself in the middle of a murder scene – in a house full of suspects, the unidentified fingerprints found at the scene are a mystery. This suspense-filled story is led by Casualty star Simon MacCorkindale, along with Frazer Hines, Mark Wynter, Virginia Stride, Tracey Childs and EastEnders Dean Gaffney. DIVERSIONS, the National Dance Company of Wales, returns with a brand new powerful triple bill of dance, Exposure from Wednesday 21 March. Showcasing their breathtaking skill and charisma, dancers perform three stunning pieces by innovative, world-class choreographers, Itzik Galili, Roy Campbell-Moore and Tony Thatcher. FAME THE MUSICAL is back! Direct from the West End, the students of New York’s High School for Performing Arts perform spectacular dance routines and unforgettable songs as they find themselves on a journey of laughter, heartache and romance. As explosive and energetic as ever FAME THE MUSICAL is here from Monday 26 March. A star-studded cast present the thrilling murder mystery DIAL M FOR MURDER from Tuesday 3 April. Frederick Knott’s classic story, immortalised in film by Alfred Hitchcock, continues to thrill more than 50 years after it was first performed. Starring Taggart’s James MacPherson, Fay Tozer, Richard Walsh and Crossroads’ Michael Lunney, the intricate plot is full of twists as we discover whether there is such as thing as the perfect murder. Charles Dickens’ much-loved tale of orphan Oliver Twist is brought to life on stage when Cardiff’s own Orbit Theatre presents their production of Lionel Bart’s musical adaptation, OLIVER! from Tuesday 10 April. Victorian London is the setting of this exciting show, full of classic songs such as Consider Yourself, Where is Love? and Food Glorious Food. With unforgettable characters including Fagin, the Artful Dodger, Nancy, Bill Sykes and Mr. Bumble, young Oliver’s adventure is perfect for all ages. Now in its eighteenth year in the West End, THE WOMAN IN BLACK returns to Cardiff to terrify audiences once more from Monday 16 April. Eel Marsh House stands gaunt and isolated, somewhere on England’s East Coast. Here, Mrs. Drablow lived – and died – alone. Young Arthur Kipps is ordered by his firm to attend her funeral and sort out her papers. However, supernatural forces ensure that his life will be irretrievably altered forever. This adaptation of the classic ghost story remains entirely true to the book whilst transforming it into a totally gripping piece of theatre. From Tuesday 24 April Northern Ballet Theatre returns with their classic adaptation of Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed lovers, ROMEO & JULIET. Passionate and dramatic, this is dance theatre at its most intense to one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies. Montagues; Capulets; a ball; the balcony; fights; an all consuming love – all set to stunning dancing and Prokofiev’s timeless score make NBT’s acclaimed production an unforgettable theatrical experience. Nose aloft, stalking the corridors of power leaving a trail of devastation in his wake, New Labour cabinet member Alan B’Stard takes his seat in the House. Starring Rik Mayall, THE NEW STATESMAN is the hilarious new comedy coming to the New Theatre from Monday 30 April. Despite having a country to run, Alan B’stard’s only concern is how best to make his way into the Trillionaire’s Club. Condoleeza Rice has the key, but will she allow Alan access all areas? As Blair prepares for his farewell tour, the cabinet discuss the issues of the day – school dinners, unmarried mothers, what the Blairs will do next and, most importantly, should Beckham be reinstated as England Captain… Back by popular demand after a sell-out tour, HORRIBLE HISTORIES is back and live on stage, this time with THE AWFUL EGYPTIANS and THE RUTHLESS ROMANS from Tuesday 8 May. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage with the help of spectacular 3D effects that are guaranteed to thrill all ages! From the fascinating Pharaohs to the powerful pyramids, the evil Emperors to the gruesome gladiators, this astounding journey is full of fascinating facts about these exciting times. Mistaken identity, cross-dressing, deranged uncles, ravishing young ladies and Stephen Tompkinson – all make up the sparkling traditional comedy CHARLEY’S AUNT, here from Monday 14 May. Jack and Charley are undergraduates who want to take their girlfriends – Kitty and Amy – out, but are unable to without a chaperone. When news arrives that Charley’s very rich aunt, Donna Lucia, is visiting, the boys make plans for their outing. Despite Donna Lucia sending news that she is unable to visit, Jack and Charley don’t alter their arrangements and persuade fellow student, Lord Fancourt Babberly, to impersonate Charley’s aunt. Jack’s father, Sir Francis, and Amy’s uncle Stephen, immediately begin to court her but its not until the real Donna Lucia arrives unexpectedly that things really start to get interesting! CHICAGO is back! The multi award winning musical based on the real-life events of nightclub singer Roxie Hart and her cell block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly returns to Cardiff from Monday 21 May after a sell-out tour back in 2004. After shooting her lover, Roxie fights to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn in this slick production featuring favourites such as All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. On Thursday 7 June for one night only the THREE OTHER TENORS FROM WNO present an evening of popular songs and arias from the great operas including favourites such as Nessun Dorma, O Sole Mio and The Flower Song. Joined by members of the WNO Orchestra and one of the opera company’s principal sopranos, Philip Lloyd Holtam, Howard Kirk and Michael Clifton-Thompson will link the evening together with anecdotes and humorous tales from the world of opera. With twenty five of the best international singers and a jury of legendary figures from the world of opera, the BBC CARDIFF SINGER OF THE WORLD 2007 promises to be a spectacular event yet again. From Saturday 9 June, the BBC CARDIFF SINGER OF THE WORLD ROSENBLATT RECITAL SONG PRIZE offers first class performances of Lieder and song in the New Theatre Preliminary rounds before the gripping Final at St. David’s Hall. There is also an opportunity to see great stars from the operatic world work with specially chosen singers on a carefully selected piece in the Master Classes which takes place on Saturday 16 June. Frank Vickery makes a welcome to the New Theatre with his first new comedy in two years, GRANNY ANNIE, here from Tuesday 19 June. Full of Vickery’s trademark humour, follow the adventures of possibly the worst amateur dramatic company ever as they prepare for the opening of their latest musical production – which promises to be the biggest theatrical disaster of all time! As popular today as it was when first published in 1868, Louisa M Alcott’s classic LITTLE WOMEN tells the heartfelt story of a family struggling against the backdrop of the American Civil war. For the March sisters, tragedy is looming as they wait for their father’s return from the war and prepare for going out into the world as women. Staying true to the spirit of the original novel, LITTLE WOMEN is here from Wednesday 27 June. Experience the magic and enchantment of the multi-award winning musical Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, at the New Theatre for the first time from Tuesday 3 July. Nominated for nine Tony awards including Best Musical, this hugely popular and romantic story brings to life the beloved “tale as old as time” with a burst of theatrical magic. Spring performances interpreted in British Sign Language are TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (Saturday 10 February, 2.30pm), THE UNEXPECTED GUEST (Saturday 17 March, 2.30pm), BEAUTY & THE BEAST (Saturday 14 July, 2.30pm). On Saturday 17 February at 4.30pm THE RAT PACK LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS will carry a live Audio Description for visually impaired theatre-goers, as will OLIVER! (Saturday 14 April, 2.30pm), THE WOMAN IN BLACK (Saturday 21 April, 2.30pm), BEAUTY & THE BEAST (Thursday 12 July, 7.30pm). These performances are interpreted or described by Erika James. On Saturday 10 March at 2.30pm there will be a Captioned Performance of ARCADIA. Tickets for all these shows are on sale now from the New Theatre Box Office on Cardiff (029) 2087 8889 or online at www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk. |
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