browse events by category
upcoming event highlights
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake (PG)
127 mins.
Filmed live at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in 2019. This thrilling, audacious and witty production replaces the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble. Starring Will Bozier as The Swan/The Stranger, Liam Mower as The Prince and Nicole Kabera as The Queen.
WHY? Shattering convention and turning tradition upside down
Courtyard Theatre
£15
ROH Live: Within The Golden Hour /New Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui/Flight Pattern
195 mins.
Encore screenings from the Royal Opera House. Christopher Wheeldon’s Within the Golden Hour is based around seven couples separating and intermingling. Crystal Pite’s Flight Pattern is a poignant and passionate reflection on migration. And a new work by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui brings the contemporary truly up-to-date.
WHY? Two recent works and one world premiere showcase the contemporary face of the Royal Ballet
Courtyard Theatre
£15
Steve Bugeja and Ray Badran
Steve Bugeja was crowned the BBC Radio New Comedy Award winner in 2013.
As seen on ITV2’s Love Island Aftersun and Comedy Central’s Russell Howard’s Stand
Up Central.
‘An eye for original comic detail that’s all his own’ The Guardian
Ray Badran is an Australian stand-up comedian and writer. Currently based in
London, he’s a regular at comedy rooms and festivals across the UK.
WHY? A night of new material ahead of this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Studio
£10
Red Joan (12A)
Dir: Trevor Nunn 2019 | 101 mins, UK
Joan Stanley lives in contented retirement. Her tranquil existence is shockingly shattered as she’s arrested by MI5. Joan has been hiding an incredible past; she is one of the most influential spies in living history. Inspired by an extraordinary true story.
WHY? Starring Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson, Stephen Campbell Moore and Tom Hughes
'Inspired by the true story of KGB spy Melita Norwood' Hollywood Reporter
Click here to read the full review.
£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
Special Ticket Offer
£9 (£8 conc) tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Parent and Baby Screening
The screening on Friday 24 May at 11am is exclusively for parents with children under 2 years. Lights are kept on low level and you can move around if you need to. Tickets are £5.50 for adults (including a cup of tea/coffee); babies and infants are free of charge. Seating is unreserved and unaccompanied adults are not admitted.
Morgan & West's Magic Show for Kids & Childish Grown-ups!
Time travelling magicians Morgan & West present a jaw dropping, heart stopping, brain busting, opinion adjusting, death defying, mind frying, spirit lifting, paradigm shifting, outlook changing, furniture rearranging magic extravaganza!
Witness a mountain of mysterious magic, a hatful of hyper-reality, and of course a truck full of tricks and tea. Mixing brain boggling illusion and good old fashioned tom-foolery, Morgan & West present a show for all the family, where magic and silliness abound! Fun for ages five to 105!
WHY? 'Hilarious and good for all ages' Primary Times
'Hugely talented' ★★★★ Daily Mirror
'Superbly crafted' ★★★★ The Stage
60 minutes.
Courtyard Theatre
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Half Term Concertini with The Polka Dots
Grab your tiny dancers and join us for upbeat originals and cover songs, high energy dance routines and on-stage charisma.
Vintage vocal harmony band The Polka Dots bring the best of 1940s and 50s classics - plus some modern numbers with a retro
twist!
The 11.30am is a Relaxed performance – ideal for families with babies and toddlers or children with SEND.
WHY? Guaranteed to have the even the tiredest of feet tapping!
Age Guidance: 0 -8 years.
45 minutes.
Studio
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Dumbo (PG)
Dir: Tim Burton 2019 | 130 mins, US
Circus owner Max Medici enlists help to care for a newborn elephant - Dumbo. Dumbo’s oversized ears make him a laughingstock in their struggling circus. When they discover that Dumbo can fly – he attracts the attention of persuasive entrepreneur…
WHY? An all-new live action adaptation of Disney’s classic film
'There’s plenty of humour and pathos in the director’s re-imagining of the animated Disney classic' ★★★★ The Independent
Click here to read the full review.
£8 (£6 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £24
Duckie
by Le Gateau Chocolat
Duckie is a reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, with a message of respect and self-acceptance at its core.
‘Totally engrossing… all are won over by the sheer magnetism of the performance’ ★★★★★ The Reviews Hub
Family-friendly glamour and glitz take centre stage as critically-acclaimed cabaret star Le Gateau Chocolat breaks out of his shell as Duckie, in his first work for children.
Set in an animal circus, we join him on his search to find a tribe and be accepted. Walking a little differently? Sounding a bit strange? Looking unlike the rest? Watch Duckie triumph by realising these are his strengths.
A classic tale of identity and belonging told through music, narration and dress-up, topped with Le Gateau Chocolat’s distinctive baritone vocals.
WHY? ‘A baritone voice that makes the earth shake’ Basement Jaxx
'Duckie is a beautiful, thoughtful show... Salvation isn’t going to be found by turning into a beautiful swan – it comes from accepting yourself and realising it’s ok to be different’ Circles and Stalls
'Duckie delivers a message of acceptance and tolerance that resonates with adults and sews a seed in young children that hopefully blossoms in every new generation’
Live Art Alive
‘A reinvention of family theatre’ ★★★★★ Critics Choice, The Reviews Hub
Le Gateau Chocolat: 2018 Total Theatre Significant Contribution Award, Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Age guidance: 3+ years. For the young and young at heart.
40 minutes.
Studio
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps, but please book a free ticket for them.
Summer 2019 tour dates presented by house.
Supported by Arts Council England.
Gareth Richards & Katie Mulgrew
An Avalon Edinburgh Festival preview.
Join Gareth Richards for his latest funny, stupid, stand up show. As seen on Russell Howard's Good News and Live at the Electric on BBC Three.
'Richards is a charming, engaging performer' The Scotsman
Katie Mulgrew is a stand-up comedian, writer and soup enthusiast. She’s written for Radio 4’s News Quiz and performed two Edinburgh Festival solo stand up shows.
‘Among the best on the Fringe’ Metro
WHY? Top comedians preview new material ahead of this year’s Edinburgh Festival
Studio
£10
Matthew Read Trio
Formed in 2015, the Matthew Read Trio brings together three like-minded approaches for music making, creating an exciting new performance every time they play.
Drawing influence from the bands of Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Paul Motianand many more, the group bring a fresh edge to the world of the guitar trio.
Featuring Benedict Wood (guitar), Arthur Newell (drums) and Matthew Read (double bass).
WHY? ‘Proof indeed that the British Jazz scene at the moment is in incredible form’ Chris Philips, Jazz FM
‘Lean yet supple, song-like melody is the chief feature here, set in service of a mature, diversely inflected quality of storytelling’ ★★★★★ Jazz Journal
‘This is definitely a trio on which to keep a sharp eye’ ★★★★ All About Jazz
Studio
£14 (£12 conc)
Community Kite Festival
Kite Flying • Food • Bar • Music • Kite Making
Join us at Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) for our Community Kite Festival on Sunday 1 September between 1pm - 4pm. It's free to attend!
Round off the summer holidays in style with an afternoon of fun for all the community! Bring your kite creations, pre-owned or shop bought kites and join our team to fly them on the hill. Everyone is welcome, with or without a kite!
As well as all the kite flying fun, the afternoon will include kite making, food from local vendors and a bar serving soft drinks and beer provided by Marlow based Rebellion Brewery.
At the event, there'll be the last chance opportunity to get creative and make your very own kite if you haven’t already
So head on down, enjoy the spectacle and celebrate with the community!
Kite Making Workshops are led by specialist kite makers, Community Kite Project. All are welcome to join in to design and create their own original kite to bring along to the Festival.
Workshop Details:
- Wednesday 24 July | 11.15am - 1.15pm
- Wednesday 7 August | 11.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm
- Wednesday 14 August | 11.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm
- Saturday 24 August | 11.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm
Workshop tickets are £3.50 per person and can be booked online here.
What better excuse to go fly a kite this summer!
- 1 Sep FREE