Atonement
By Ian McEwan — Adapted by Christopher HamptonI'll wait for you. Come back. Come back to me. On an English country estate during the blazing summer of 1935, 13 year-old Briony Tallis witnesses a passionate scene between her elder sister Cecilia and the son of their housekeeper, Robbie. In a disastrous desire for drama but only a dim...
Continue reading...Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
By Ian Fleming — Adapted for the stage by Jeremy SamsDelve into the hearts and imaginations of eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, his children Jeremy and Jemima, and Truly Scrumptious as they set off on an audacious adventure in their car with the big personality. Following three critically acclaimed, sellout summer musicals, this new production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang puts...
Continue reading...45 Years
From the film by Andrew Haigh — Adapted for the stage by Hannah PattersonBuried for decades, the body of a young woman is found in the melting ice. A thousand miles and 45 years away... a crack forms in the crystal of a marriage. It's the week leading up to Kate and Geoff's wedding anniversary and preparations for the party are in full swing....
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Our Man in Havana
By Graham Greene. Adpated by Clive FrancisTheatre Royal, Windsor
& touring
OUR MAN IN HAVANA, adapted by Clive Francis from Graham Greene's novel, follows the hilarious exploits of James Wormold, a British vacuum cleaner salesman in pre-revolutionary Havana, Cuba. Struggling financially to support his spoiled daughter, Wormold is recruited by MI6 agent Hawthorne to be a spy. Lacking any actual spy skills or intentions, Wormold fabricates an entire network of fictional agents and reports, using his imagination and local bar conversations. His absurd reports, claiming to depict secret weapons, are taken seriously by MI6, leading to real-world consequences as the Cuban government grows suspicious.
See cast, creatives, and 5 reviewsSheer Madness
By Paul Pörtner. Adapted by Marilyn Abrams & Bruce JordanMill at Sonning Theatre, Reading
UK premiere
Welcome to Shear Madness! The internationally acclaimed, record-breaking comedy where the audience isn't just watching the show… you're in it. Set in the lively and offbeat Shear Madness hair salon, the day begins like any other, full of eccentric clients and colourful banter. But everything turns upside down when the mysterious woman upstairs is found murdered, and suddenly, everyone's a suspect! Who had the motive? Who had the opportunity? And who's hiding something in plain sight? That's where YOU come in. Armed with sharp wit and a keen eye for detail, the audience works alongside the characters, following the trail of clues, laughing through the chaos, and questioning suspects live on stage. Every twist, alibi, and outrageous revelation is shaped by the audience's choices, leading to a different ending every night. It's an irresistibly clever mix of classic murder mystery, fast-paced improv, and laugh-out-loud comedy that keeps you guessing, and giggling, until the very end. With over 13.8 million fans around the world, smash-hit productions in over 50 cities, and the title of longest-running play in US history according to the Guinness Book of World Records, Shear Madness is more than just a show…it's a theatrical phenomenon! Now, this global comedy sensation arrives in Sonning. Get ready for a night of mystery, mischief, and madcap mayhem like you've never experienced before!
See cast, creatives, and 4 reviewsCalendar Girls - The Musical
By Gary Barlow & Tim FirthStephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
& touring
The death of a much-loved husband prompts a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women's Institute to do something extraordinary: create a nude calendar to raise money for charity. News spreads fast in their community. None of them expect the emotional and personal repercussions, but the making of this fabulous, funny calendar gradually brings each woman unexpectedly into bloom. Packed full of unforgettable songs, every performance continues to prove there's no such thing as an ordinary woman.
See cast, creatives, and 3 reviews