Thursday 19th – Saturday 21st February 2004

Sherlock Holmes. . . Doctor Watson . . . and the creepiest story ever created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – all the elements are in place for a night in the theatre as chilly and as spooky as a night on Dartmoor itself. Tim Kelly has taken the classic spine-chiller novel and adapted it into a masterful stage work. Be prepared for your blood to curdle!

A Wanstead Players Production
Tickets: See PLAY Prices

Sunday 22nd – Monday 23rd February 2004

KEEP ON ROCKIN

A singing, dancing extravaganza following the path of The Eye of Rameses diamond and the curse that befalls those who encounter it. This lively musical production from the Alma Rippon Stage School shows a glittering display of talent from its company of performers combining original music with familiar toe-tapping melodies. A colourful evening of entertainment for all musical theatre lovers.

An Alma Rippon Stage School Production

Tickets Ł8.00; Children Ł6.50

REDBRIDGE DANCE FESTIVAL

Wednesday 25th - Saturday 28th February 2004

Wednesday 25th February 2004

Henri Oguike Dance Company

– described as suggestive, intriguing and vigorous, combining powerful dancing & technical excellence. FRONT LINE is danced to a live performance of Shostakovich’s 9th Quartet in E Flat by a sextet of dancers. F.P.S (frames per Second) explores the relationship between movement, light and sound. FINALE features the full company with a compilation of Latin-tinged tracks by Rene Aubry, - an infectious and highly spirited finish to the evening.

Tickets: Ł9 (Concessions Ł7)

Thursday 26th February 2004

Dance International

A medley of dance from cultures from all around the Globe: from Bollywood and Bhangra to Israeli and Irish dance. Enjoy the blend of dancing frolic and finesse with traditional folk music from both amateur and professional dance companies from Redbridge, representing a world of dance heritage..

Tickets: Ł5.50 (Concessions Ł4.50)

Friday 27th February 2004

Touch Down!

Come, take a seat, sit back and prepare for take-off and touch-down! Enjoy an evening of youth dance from young people all over the Borough. An evening of thrilling and exciting dance, from streetdance to contemporary, to breakdance to Lindyhop. The evening will also be an opportunity to welcome back the Redbridge Youth Dance Company. Beware! You’ll be sure to come down to earth with a jolt!

Tickets Ł5.50 (Concessions Ł4.50)

Saturday 28th February 2004

(Please note special starting times)

Redbridge Dance Link

A varied programme will showcase the rich diversity of dance in Redbridge. A wide age range of performers guarantee a thrilling show.

Tickets Ł5.50 (Concessions Ł4.50)

Sunday 29th February 2004

THE ELLA FITZGERALD SONGBOOK

Talented vocalists Barbara Jay, Tina May and – from the USA – Joan Viskant, are backed by the award winning saxophonist Tommy Whittle and jis string quartet. Favourites like “Manhattan”, “Black Magic”, “Mack the Knife” and “Everytime we say Goodbye” are included in this journey through many memorable numbers in the Ella Fitzgerald Songbook.

Tickets: Ł11.00 (Concessions Ł10.00)

Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th March 2004

DAYTIMES

The Sooty Show : Comedy & Chaos Tour

with Richard Cadell from CiTV

It’s tournament time at magical ‘Fort Sooty’ and everyone’s invited to join the fun and games!

Come and see Sooty, Richard and the gang in their brand-new fun packed show full of slapstick, sing-along-songs, games and giggles! With Sooty’s magic wand never far away and Sweep and Scampi up to mischief…who will be crowned champion?

Tickets: Adults Ł6.00 ; Children Ł5.00

Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th March 2004

EVENINGS

Back in the 1950s Tom Lehrer, an otherwise inoffensive Harvard University mathematics teacher, issued an LP of allegedly humorous songs. Inexplicably this LP sold over a million and a half copies, and became a “cult”. Sir Cameron Mackintosh (who should know better) even staged this tasteless and jaundiced material in the West End under the title “Tomfoolery”. Incredibly this show has been revived many times all round the world even though it offends everyone- from pigeon-fanciers to Boy Scouts. (On the other hand there are those who claim it is hilarious, biting and as hysterically funny today as it was all those years ago!) You have been warned! (Warned not to come – or warned not to miss it – depending on your sense of humour!)

A Redbridge Musical Guild Production

All seats Ł8.50 (Club Members Ł7.50 – Senior Citizens & Students Ł6.50)

Sunday 7th March 2004

THE 25th ANNUAL

The annual extravaganza – Ilford’s answer to the Oscars – with extracts from the best of the shows in 2003, and all the theatrical excitement of the envelope openings. A special show this year to mark 25 Years of the Kenny Awards.

Tickets: Ł8.50

Thursday 11th - Saturday 13th March 2004

FATAL ENCOUNTER

Howard, a well-known publisher, is concerned for his wife, Joanna. Since returning from the country, she has become unusually distressed, nervous and mysterious. Events take a sinister turn when Howard arrives home to find a dead body. . . . Join us in another nail-biting classic from the popular and treasured thriller writer, Francis Durbridge.

A Vortex Theatre Company Production

Tickets: See PLAY Prices

Wednesday 17th - Saturday 20th March 2004

Half a Sixpence returns to the Kenneth More, telling the tale of Arthur Kipps, a humble drapery clerk who inherits a fortune. He rises from rags to riches, leaving behind his childhood sweetheart, only to find that Edwardian High Society ’aint his cup of tea.

This production has plenty of “Flash Bang Wallop”, featuring the classic numbers “Money to Burn”, “If the Rain’s Got To Fall” and of course “Half a Sixpence” ensuring this is a show not to miss!

Forest Musical Productions

Tickets: Wednesday Evening and Saturday Matinee all seats Ł7.50

Thursday to Saturday Evening : all seats Ł10.50

(Club Members paying one week in advance: Ł9.50)

CLUBNIGHT: Thursday – Club Members Ł8.50

Wednesday 24th - Saturday 27th March 2004

“St Godley's school for girls faces closure. The answer to their prayers is their end of term musical version of Moby Dick starring the headmistress as Captain Ahab! This rip roaring romp is packed full of hilarious songs and double and triple entendres. A cross between the best of Carry On humour and St Trinians plus a dash of Herman Melville for good measure. Come and cheer on the girls and wave your hockey sticks to see if they will save the day. Will they catch the whale and save the school from the greedy bank managers? Find out for yourself ! A classic story with a whole new hilarious musical twist.”

An Ilford Operatic & Dramatic Society Production

Tickets: Wednesday Evening and Saturday Matinee all seats Ł7.50

Thursday to Saturday Evening : all seats Ł10.50

(Club Members paying one week in advance: Ł9.50)

CLUBNIGHT: Thursday – Club Members Ł8.50

Sunday 28th March 2004

Chris Dean presents the fabulous

SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA

For the fifth consecutive year the subscribers to Big Band International have voted Chris Dean and the Syd Lawrence Orchestra Number One in the UK. Variations of programmes and of numbers sung by the Orchestra’s top vocalists help to make each concert a fresh and unique experience. Here is a further opportunity to hear the Orchestra widely regarded as “the best big band in the land”.

Tickets:

Matinee: Ł12.50 (Club Members Ł11.00)

Evening: Ł13.50 (Club Members Ł11.50)

Thursday 1st - Saturday 4th April 2004

Ladies in Retirement

Leonora Fiske lives with her housekeeper-companion Ellen Creed in a lonely old house in the marshes of the Thames Estuary in the late 1880s. Ellen introduces in to the house her two half-witted sisters and, when Leonora objects to their eerie presence, Ellen’s consuming passion for her sisters prompts her to take extreme action. This classic murder play by Edward Percy and Reginald Denham is tense and compact, without a single wasted line of dialogue.

A Redbridge Stage Company Production

Tickets: See PLAY Prices

Sunday 4th April 2004

(Daytime performances at 1pm and 3.30pm)

HUMPTY DUMPTY

Come and meet Humpty Dumpty and his friends! This sparkling, captivating production is great fun for everyone - featuring lots of colourful nursery rhyme characters, songs, comedy and plenty of audience participation. What is the nasty Professor Egg Yolk up to? Will Humpty fall off the wall? Lots of your favourite nursery rhymes featured.

An Applause Production

Tickets: Adults Ł7.00 (Children Ł6.00)

Thursday 8th - Saturday 10th April

ALBERT MAKE US LAUGH

Albert Nuttall is eleven – seemingly a bit backward, but really very special. His schoolfriend is Primrose – she wants to be an actress. The other schoolkids – and indeed the teachers – are deeply affected by Albert as he grows throughout his years at Belmont Fields Secondary Modern. This strange, touching and uplifting story – written to be performed entirely by adults – is engaging and innovative in the style now expected from the highly popular playwright, Jimmie Chinn.

Not suitable for children

A Joint Redbridge Theatre Guild /Small World Theatre Co Production

Tickets: See PLAY Prices