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Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me)
Presented by Lost Dog.
A one man staging of Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost and not like whatever came into your head when you read the first bit of that sentence. Combining theatre, comedy and movement - this is a journey through the story of the creation of everything, condensed into 75 minutes.
Performed by Olivier award nominee Sharif Afifi.
It is a show which brings you the highlights of this well-known but often forgotten story beginning with Lucifer’s rebellion and ending with Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden. A single man plays all the characters, creates all the scenes and, despite his best efforts, falls a little short of perfection. A show for anyone who has created anything (child, garden, paper aeroplane) and then watched it spiral out of control.
‘The comedy is divine, but the images of love and loss are achingly human’ ★★★★★ The Independent
‘A heavenly new take on Milton’ ★★★★★ Evening Standard
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The Luminous
Three women. A book. One unforgettable night.
Part Victorian thriller, part contemporary tale of friendship and rebellion. This time-travelling, genre-busting new show combines RedCape Theatre's unique blend of physical theatre, dark comedy and gripping storytelling.
As protestors gather outside the hospital where they work, three women meet up for a monthly book club. This month's book is Luminous. A dark delve into Victorian London, where lurid stories are brought to life for entertainment in the penny gaff theatres: tales of an anonymous killer haunting the city and women whose bones glow through their skin.
In the twenty-first century living room, the wine is flowing and the discussion is getting heated. Mighty thinks the book is outrageous, Mags thinks it's the best thing she's ever read, and Alice hasn't got past page three. As the women get drawn deeper into the story, memories surface, unexpected connections are made, and the worlds begin to blur.
Age guidance: 14+ years
Content warning
This production explores sensitive themes of violence against women (physical and sexual), abortion, illness and grief, and includes scenes that some audience members may find upsetting. It contains references to childbirth, self-immolation and nuclear warfare. It also contains strong language, ableist and misogynistic language and an abstract depiction of an autopsy.
Funded by Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grant.
Commissioned by Corn Exchange Newbury with support from South Street Arts, Proteus Theatre and University of Exeter.
Courtyard Theatre
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PS145: The Diviners
Four broken AI entities are trying to make sense of the world but no longer have the correct information. These are The Diviners.
In their fragmented state they explore a nether world, between the lines of stories and through unheard harmonics of music. Is this where the truth really lies?
An electrifying and strangely topical story, People Show 145: The Diviners plays out in an imaginary world not so far from our own. Powerfully visual, a colourful cuboid trap defines the parameters of the action.
The show is written and performed by Gareth Brierley, Sadie Cook, Fiona Creese and George Khan (in virtual form). Each night features a secret guest artist from the extended People Show family.
The Diviners premiered at Golden Goose Theatre, Camberwell, London in October 2023, running for three weeks.
'Humorous and somehow profound...great fun on the surface with great depth beneath' ★★★★ The Stage
'Witty, touching, and thought-provoking...this is a piece of theatre which has already wormed its way into my brain' ★★★★ Salterton Arts Review
'Intelligent and perceptive, and it’s short and sweet without being rushed or saccharine' ★★★★ London Theatre1
'Thoughtful, funny, romantic and philosophical…what may happen if AI is left to run without human intervention or guidance' TheReviewsHub
Age guidance: 14+ years.
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Varnish
Presented by Doubletake Theatre.
It takes star quality to get adopted… and Jonathan Mayor has it.
'I was chosen, you see. Right from the start. They weren’t prepared to leave the quality of their offspring to chance!'
In an explosion of sequins and songs, our prince of stage and screen is every inch the superstar.
It’s been a tough journey from the cobbled streets of Oldham to the glamour of Hollywood. Tougher still for a Scottish-Mauritian adopted son of white parents. But let’s not dwell on that… your fabulous host is here to entertain you!
Inspired by stand-up comedian Jonathan Mayor’s real life, Varnish is a blistering new play from Janet Taylor, exploring transracial adoption and the struggle for identity.
Snap up your hot ticket to join Jonathan's live, star-studded audience and buckle up for belly laughs in this darkly flamboyant, varnished version of the truth.
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Hauntings
Hauntings is a spellbinding evening of three tales of the supernatural during which the award-winning actor, Gerard Logan, will take you to world of invisible, but terrifyingly present, spirits.
Gerard Logan's masterful storytelling of two of the world’s greatest writers of ghost stories, E.F. Benson and M.R. James guarantees a spinetingling evening not to be missed.
From E.F. BENSON comes:
Naboth’s Vineyard - in which just desserts are meted out to an unscrupulous lawyer.
The Hanging of Alfred Wadham - in which the forces of the devil test a man of faith to his limits.
From the acknowledged master of the ghost story genre, M.R. JAMES, comes:
Oh, Whistle and I’ll Come to You, My Lad - in which a medieval spirit strikes terrorizes an arrogant professor.
'Logan is astounding....He takes a strong script and flies it to the stars' ★★★★★ Edinburgh Festival 2016 Review
'Watching Logan work is like being privy to a wonder of nature and remains with you ... A true masterpiece of solo performance' ★★★★★ The Edinburgh Guide
Hauntings is also underscored by a beautiful, original and specially commissioned score by the award-winning RSC composer, Simon Slater.
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James Phelan – The Dreamer Live
A brand new magic show for 2024.
Star of The Greatest Magician™, and the BBC’s most broadcast magician of the last decade - the award-winning James Phelan - debuts this breath-taking new magic show.
Most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after correctly predicting the lottery, and described as ‘Joel Dommett meets Derren Brown’ - The Dreamer is a celebration of the impossible becoming possible.
With ‘heartwarming story-telling’ The Standard and unparalleled ‘mind-blowing magic’ Herald - you’ll find yourself swept into a wonderful world of amazement, laughter and mystery.
The Dreamer is an astonishing, enigmatic, five star rated spectacle that will leave you aching with laughter and dizzy in disbelief. You can’t afford to miss it.
‘Magic is in his bones. Disbelief, flabbergasted, stunned’ ★★★★★ Henley Herald
‘One to watch in the world of magic’ The List
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Cabaret Night with Graham Bickley
James Church hosts an evening with West-End star Graham Bickley, who will perform music from his 45 year career.
Graham's West-End leading actor credits include shows such as Les Miserables, Sunset Boulevard, Miss Saigon, The Pajama Game and Ragtime, for which he received nominations for both the Olivier Award & Whatsonstage Award.
Also a consummate concert performer, Graham has worked with orchestras throughout the UK, Europe and South America. His UK concert credits include Kinky Boots (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), On the Town (Royal Festival Hall), and the 10th & 25th anniversary performances of Les Misérables (Royal Albert Hall and O2 Arena). He regularly performs on BBC Radio’s Friday Night is Music Night and for the BBC Proms.
Graham is best known to television audiences for playing Joey Boswell in BBC's Bread.
Supporting Graham will be West-End actress Maggie Lynne, who has recently performed Nessarose in the hit musical Wicked. She will be singing her favourite songs from shows such as My Fair Lady, The Wild Party, Wicked and more!
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Salsa
Led by SalsaStyle
Specialising for twenty years in providing individual attention to help you develop dance techniques and grow in confidence. SalsaStyle will ensure everyone feels welcome no matter what level.
Autumn
Fri 6 Sept - 4 Oct (5 weeks)
Fri 11 Oct - 8 Nov (5 weeks)
Fri 15 Nov - 13 Dec (5 weeks)
8.15pm - 9.15pm
£12 per session | £50 per 5 weeks
Don't forget to stay for the Salsa Social from 9.15pm - 10pm: stay after the class for a dance and drink!
Box Office closes at 8pm but online booking is still available.
Click here for more information about SalsaStyle.
Please note that the class on Friday 8 March will be led by Darren and Tara.
Align and Flow Yoga
Led by Deborah Le Vene-Page.
Align and Flow Yoga is influenced by the biomechanics and heart orientated philosophy of the Anusara Hatha style of yoga. With a specific alignment focus within the flow of postures the practice will tone and strengthen the body, improve posture and create more freedom in the body and mind resulting in a calm and relaxed state of being.
Each week there will be a different theme weaving its’ way through the session, but a typical class starts with breathing techniques to centre and ground, poses to warm up and then progresses to a fun and challenging mix of vinyasa and alignment yoga.
This class is designed to cultivate focus, stamina, strength, and flexibility. Leaving time at the end for a well-deserved relaxation.
Come prepared for an energising class that will also leave you feeling relaxed.
Age guidance: 18+ years
Autumn
Sat 21 Sept - 26 Oct (6 weeks)
Sat 9 Nov - 14 Dec (6 weeks)
£12.50 per session | £63 per 6 week course
Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring a yoga mat with you.
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