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The Askew Sisters
Emily Askew and Hazel Askew (Lady Maisery) have become known as two of the foremost performers and interpreters of English folk music.
They rework and reinterpret songs and balladry, creating breathtaking arrangements. Both are skilled multi-instrumentalists and expert players of dance music - using fiddle, melodeon, concertina and cello in their innate drive to bring old dance music to life.
WHY? ‘This is traditional folk in a fine, fresh form’ The Telegraph
Studio
£14, £12 Advantage Card holders
Tickets can be booked online using the code ADVANTAGE and entering your advantage card number when prompted.
Odyssey
Stranded war hero Odysseus must struggle against the odds to get home to his wife.
But can he battle his way through grumpy gods, naughty nymphs, monocular monsters and over a hundred sleazy suitors? All whilst wearing an Ancient Greek robe that looks suspiciously like a bedsheet?
WHY? The Pantaloons present a hilarious new verse adaptation of the most epic journey of all time
Presented by The Pantaloons.
Studio
£15 (£13 conc)
Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain
- A horde of Yankee servicemen have just arrived in England - where the locals speak a strange dialect, boil all their food and talk endlessly about the weather.
The Americans see the Brits as a strange race. Judge for yourself as a crack team of experts attempt to explain the rules of British life.
WHY? Catch this rib-tickling show before it heads to New York for an off-Broadway run!
Presented by Fol Espoir in collaboration with The Real MacGuffins.
Studio
£15 (£13 Supporters)
Stephen Bailey: Our Kid
Everyone’s favourite ‘guilty pleasure’ (Daily Record), stand-up comedy star, Stephen Bailey is back on tour with his brand-new show Our Kid – a story full of Northern warmth, some working-class guilt and a bit of blue.
2018 has been an exciting year for Stephen. The past six months have seen him embark on his first critically acclaimed UK tour, perform a season at the prestigious Soho Theatre in London plus support Katherine Ryan on her recent sold-out UK outing. His friendly brand of gossipy humour has made him one of the Britain’s most exciting up-and-coming acts in comedy at the moment.
His recent and varied TV work includes him becoming the resident agony uncle on ITV1's Zoe Ball on Sunday and appearances on Five's Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side and Comedy Central’s Live at The Comedy Store adding to his extensive back catalogue of TV and radio work. Most recently he was the host of the reality show Celebs On The Farm on 5star.
WHY 'Stephen’s show was hilarious from the first line, and for the whole performance I don’t think a single joke died' ★★★★★ Voice Magazine
Age Guidence: 16+ years
Studio
£14
Women in Rock
A fitting tribute to all women that simply rock!
Join these powerhouse vocalists, backed by a dynamic band for two hours of hits. Featuring songs from the world's greatest female rock legends such as Heart, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Stevie Nicks, Blondie, Chrissie Hynde, Pink and Cher.
WHY? A showstopping night of entertainment that will leave you cheering for more!
Courtyard Theatre
£15
Scratch: Choreographic Platform
Five different dance artists share brand new works.
A captivating evening of contemporary dance theatre that gives emerging artists a unique platform. Curated by Charlie Dixon (4Motion Dance Theatre co and Charlie Dixon Dance), in conjunction with GradLab Project at The Point. There will also be a chance to see Elizabeth Pick's film Finding Focus.
The artists/choreographers taking part in this event are:
- 4Motion Dance Theatre
- Harry Fullylove
- ASAR Dance
- Amy Foskett Dance
- Amy Morvell Dance
WHY? Join professional dancers and choreographers for an evening of bite sized contemporary dance
Studio
£10 (£8 conc)
ROH Live: La Forza del Destino
255 mins.
Encore screening from The Royal Opera House, directed by Christof Loy and conducted by Antonio Pappano. A story of bitter revenge pursued across miles and years. Leonora falls in love with Don Alvaro, but when her father forbids their marriage, a fatal accident triggers a drama of obsession, vengeance and tragedy.
WHY? Jonas Kaufmann and Anna Netrebko star in Verdi’s epic opera
Courtyard Theatre
£15
The Enormous Turnip
Living in their tiny shed amongst the garden tools, Mr and Mrs Chickweed’s prize-winning vegetables have taken over everything!
Before they retire, they can’t resist planting one last seed.
But no one knew that a vegetable could grow bigger than the cat, the dog and you and me put together! It’s gigantic, its roots are under the house and it’s taking over!
Unswerving energy, eccentric puppetry and live music in a re-potted version of this world-famous and much loved children’s story!
WHY? ‘Puppetry, live music and good old-fashioned charm sprout up left, right and centre’ The Stage
Age guidance: 3-10 years
Relaxed Performances
Performances on Wed 10 Apr at 2pm and Thur 11 Apr at 2pm are Relaxed - ideal for families with babies or toddlers and children with SEND. Everyone is welcome to join us for this friendly format. The house lights are kept on and audience members can come and go as they please.
60 minutes.
Courtyard Theatre
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
Captain Marvel (cert tbc)
Dir: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck 2019 | 128 mins, US
Carol has left her earthly life behind to join an elite Kree military team called Starforce, led by an enigmatic commander. But before long, Carol finds herself back on Earth with new questions about her past. And she’s got a formidable enemy in the form of the Skrulls.
WHY? The latest film from the Marvel universe, starring Brie Larson and Jude Law
£8 (£6 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £24
Nick Sharratt's Right Royal Drawalong
Draw along with acclaimed children’s writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt!
He'll be showing you how to sketch favourite characters like Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope, sharing ways of creating fantastic creatures like dragons and unicorns, and giving loads of top tips. To celebrate his latest book Nice Work for the Cat and the King everything will have a special 'royal' twist!
WHY? Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on and expect plenty of chances to join in
Age guidance: 4+ years
75 minutes.
Courtyard Theatre
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
The Lego Movie 2 (U)
Dir: Mike Mitchell 2019 | 106 mins, Dk/Ca/No/Au/US
The heroes of Bricksburg reunite in an all new action-packed adventure. It’s been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are now facing a huge new threat - LEGO DUPLO invaders from outer space-wrecking everything faster than it can be rebuilt.
WHY? Starring the voices of Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett and Alison Brie
'A sophisticated new adventure... hilarious voice-work artistry, ceaselessly inventive pop-culture riffs and eyeball-popping graphics' ★★★★ The Guardian
Click here to read the full review.
£8 (£6 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £24
A Star is Born (15)
Dir: Bradley Cooper 2018 | 136 mins, US
Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper), discovers and falls in love with struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga). She has given up on her dream to become a successful singer, but Jack immediately recognises her natural talent. Featuring original music with vocals recorded live during filming.
Nominated for seven BAFTAs and seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
WHY? ‘The live scenes are electric’ ★★★★★ Empire
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.
The Favourite (15)
Dir: Yorgos Lanthimos 2018 | 119 mins, UK/Ir/US
England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne. Her close friend Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz) governs the country in her stead. When an ambitious new servant Abigail (Emma Stone) arrives, Sarah takes her under her wing.
Nominated for an impressive 12 BAFTAs and 10 Academy Awards.
WHY? ‘Dark comedy of 18th-century court intrigue’ ★★★★ The Guardian
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.
Movie Mondays Offer
Monday film screening tickets are £7 and include a free cup of tea or filter coffee. Excludes School Holiday Family screenings and Event Cinema screenings.
Parent and Baby Screening
The screening on Tuesday 5 February 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.
Coldplace: A Tribute to Coldplay
Coldplace capture the feeling of a live Coldplay performance - the music, the visuals, the energy and the atmosphere.
In 12 years, the band have performed over 600 gigs across the UK and in over twenty different countries worldwide. They have appeared on Sky News, BBC Radio 1 and 2, and The Gadget Show.
WHY? The band have played at major festivals alongside Bob Geldof, KT Tunstall, Ringo Starr and The Kaiser Chiefs to name but a few.
Courtyard Theatre
£20
The Government Inspector
Presented by Shifting Sands.
The Mayor of a small town is in a cold sweat. News has reached him of an imminent investigation by a high-ranking government official who is travelling incognito – The Government Inspector!
The town’s officials are thrown into a panicked frenzy. They waste no time to cover up the misdirected contracts, misuse of public money, the bribes, fiddled expenses, abuses of office… corruption that has been going on for years!
Matters spiral hysterically out of control when they believe that a stranger in the town is the real Government Inspector.
The Government Inspector written in 1835 by Gogol is an hilarious satire about corruption in a world where, increasingly desperate to hide their wrongdoings and keep the supposed Government Inspector happy, everyone loses their moral compass.
WHY? An updated version Gogol’s classic satire - faithful to the themes of the original. Expect engaging, accessible, exhilarating theatre
Studio
£15, £13 Supporters
John-Luke Roberts: All I Wanna Do Is [FX: GUNSHOTS]
One of the Edinburgh Fringe's most celebrated talents of recent times sets out on his first full national tour.
John-Luke Roberts' show this year was a complete sell-out run and one of the most talked about shows of the festival: a dizzying avant-garde ride through the mind of a gifted comic-philosopher. One with a blue moustache. Who thinks far more about the Spice Girls than anyone should. A masterclass in prop, clown, costume and Mel C-themed comedy.
And that's all we can tell you in the brochure, because his stupid title takes up the rest of the allotted space.
Suitable for ages 16+ years.
'An impeccably choreographed, giddily inventive, turbo-charged hour' ★★★★ The Telegraph
'A hit' ★★★★ The Times
'Killer gags... glorious idiocy' ★★★★ The Guardian
'Mind warping hour which follows through brilliantly on its own absurd logic...relentlessly funny' ★★★★ The List
Studio
£12
Oye Santana
The Woodstock 50th Anniversary tour from Oye Santana, UK No.1 Winner at the 2018 National Tribute Music Awards.
You'll be blown away by awesome guitar work from Milan ‘Carlos’ Webb, and by the band’s infectious good-time feel on hits including the multi-million seller Smooth, Black Magic Woman, Maria Maria, Oye Como Va, Corazón Espinado and She’s Not There.
WHY? Celebrating 50 years since Santana's electrifying performance at Woodstock catapulted them into stardom
Courtyard Theatre
£18.50