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Sunday 13th February 2005
THE PASADENA ROOF
ORCHESTRA
An
evening of rare musical entertainment, of toe-tapping fun and
syncopated sophistication. With the ten multi-talented musicians
and two sensational singers, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra
celebrates the great entertainers - Louis Armstrong, Bing
Crosby, Fred Astaire, Duke Ellington, Ray Noble, Jack Hylton,
Paul Whiteman, Bix Beiderbecke, Billie Holiday & many, many
more. Whether you love hot jazz classics, the thrill of swing,
the romantic evergreens or the heady days of 1920’s & 1930s,
this programme is for you.
Tickets
£12.50;
Club Members
£11
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Wednesday 16th -
Sunday 19th February 2005
COPACABANA
For the first time at the KMT this spectacular
Barry Manilow musical hits town. Set in 1940s New York at the world
famous Copacabana nightclub, this multi-sensual musical extravaganza
transports us back to an era when 'music and passion were always in
fashion'. Follow the heart-warming tale of hopeful showgirl Lola
Lamar as she is launched into the path of stardom as a 'Copa girl',
with the help of Tony Starr, a bartender with dreams of his own.
However, the course of true love runs far from smooth, since the
villainous Rico has other plans for her! The action comes alive
amidst vibrant costumes, spectacular sets, and sensational
choreography. With glitz and glamour aplenty, the show-stopping
numbers and thrilling Manilow musical score make for an
unforgettable evening of good old-fashioned feel-good entertainment.
We guarantee that you will fall in love at the Copacabana!
A
SideShow Theatre
Company production
Ticket
Prices: All seats £10-50 (Club Members
£9-50 if paying a week or more in advance)
Wed
Eve Preview & Saturday & Sunday Matinees: all seats
£7-50
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Thursday
24th - Saturday 26th February 2005
ROLEPLAY
Alan
Ayckbourn’s latest West End success - for the first time at the KMT
– takes place in our own backyard: London’s Docklands. In their
flat, Justin and Julie plan an introductory supper for their
respective parents – Justin’s upper-crust, alcoholic mother and
Julie’s bigoted Yorkshire father and prim mother. Into this doomed
scenario drops – literally , via the balcony – Paige, a former
lap-dancer with suicidal tendencies and her thick, gun-toting
minder. They proceed to wreak havoc on the meticulously planned
evening. Who are the more alarming, the parents or the unwanted
interlopers? Join us for a night of guaranteed fun and laughter.
A
Redbridge Stage
Company Production
All seats
£6.75
(Club Members
£5.75
if paying a week or more in advance)
Concessions on Thursday &
Friday Evening and Saturday Matinee:
£5.00
Special Club Members’
“Two Matinees for £8” Offer: Pay just £8 and get tickets for both
the Saturday matinees of “RolePlay” Aunt” and “Charley’s Aunt”.
This is the equivalent of just £4 per matinee.
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Sunday 27th
February 2005
THE 26TH ANNUAL
KENNY AWARDS
The annual extravaganza
– Ilford’s answer to the Oscars – with extracts from the best of
the shows in 2004, and all the theatrical excitement of the
envelope openings.
Tickets:
£8.50
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Tuesday
1st - Thursday 3rd March 2005
This
long-running Broadway hit comedy is about an adulterous love
affair taking place once a year. George picks up Doris in a
California Inn in 1951 and they meet there once a year for the
next 25 years! 25 years see a lot of changes in George, Doris
and America itself! The New York Times said it was “the
funniest comedy for years”. It was a West End hit with Michael
Crawford and Michelle Dotrice.
A
Redbridge
Theatre Guild Production
All seats
£6.75 (Club Members
£5.75 if paying a week or more in
advance)
Concessions £5.00
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Friday 4th -
Saturday 5th March 2005 (DAYTIMES)
Sooty, Sweep & Soo trek deep into the jungle in
their latest fun packed adventure.Come and join the gang as they get
up to all kinds of monkey business in search for the secret treasure
tomb of ‘Wubbly Bubbly’.
With Sooty’s super soaker close at hand and mud
pies and banana skins only a step away, the gang encounter loads of
amazing animals and mysterious creatures on their magical journey.
Classic Sooty mayhem guaranteed, a unique must see for all the
family!
Tickets:
Adults
£6.50;
Children
£5.50
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Wednesday 9th -
Saturday 12th March 2005
VICTOR
HUGO NOVEL - SCHOOLS EDITION
Performed entirely by
students
The musical adaptation of
Victor Hugo’s famous novel has been released for performances
subject to various conditions. These include: the performers must
all be under the age of 19, the performance must only be advertised
in the local area, and no advertising shall appear on websites.
An
IODS Youth
Production
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Sunday 13th March 2005
BIG
BAND SPECTACULAR
An Evening of Symphonic
& Jazz Classics
Redbridge Music School’s Symphonic Band and Jazz Orchestra get
together for an evening of old favourites, jazz classics and
some surprises to set toes a-tapping . The excellent reputation
of Redbridge Music School extends far and wide. Tonight’s young
performers triumphantly uphold its long-established traditions.
Tickets
£5.50; £4.50
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Wednesday 16th - Saturday 19th March 2005
REDBRIDGE DANCE
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Wednesday
16th March 2005
The best of youth dance performances from Schools and
Youth Clubs from across Redbridge.
Tickets: £5.50
(Concessions £4.50)
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Thursday
17th March 2005
Professional and amateur dance groups bringing you an
exciting and visual performance of dance.
Tickets: £5.50
(Concessions £4.50) |
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Friday 18th
March 2005
Permanent Revolution
Virtual 2 Reality
Union Dance is internationally acclaimed for its
eclectic mix of contemporary dance, martial arts and streetwise wit,
communicating the world’s rich cultural diversity through
breath-taking movements and stunning visual effects. This
performance collaborates with media artists Thomas Gray and Derek
Richards to create a rich and sensory world where culture is
informed by a multitude of real and virtual migrations.
International choreographers Doug Elkins, Vincent Mantsoe and Bawren
Tavaziga create a world in which memory and place collide to
challenge our notions of identity.
Tickets £9.00
(Concessions £7.00)
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Saturday
19th March 2005 (Please note special starting times)
A varied programme will show a rich diversity of
dance in the Borough. The performers are from Redbridge based
groups, schools and all those interested in the promotion of dance.
The variety of the programme always guarantees thrilling
performances.
Tickets £5.50
(Concessions £4.50)
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Sunday 20th March 2005
LADY RATLINGS VARIETY SHOW
Britain’s great charity fund-raisers, The Grand Order
of Lady Ratlings, present a Ratling Good Charity Variety Show
Tickets £12.00 (Club
Members £11)
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Wed 23rd to
Thursday 24th March 2005
Chekhov’s stunning “Swan Song” is a glorious play -
gripping, sad, and funny – but only rarely performed because it is too
short to fill an evening. The solution? We are extending the
evening with two one-act pieces by the great Russian writer: “Evils of
Tobacco” and “The Reluctant Tragedian”.
A Tehran World Theatre Production.
All seats £6.75 (Club
Members £5.75 – Senior Citizens & Students £5.00)
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Saturday 26th March 2005
THE JOLSON SONGBOOK
Classics from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s which
Jolson sang before anyone else, including old favourites like “Swanee”,
“April Showers” and “Toot Toot Tootsie”. Enjoy with us a
celebration of the musical genius that was JOLSON.
A
Thistles
Musical Theatre Company Production
Tickets: Matinee all seats £7; Evening: all seats £8.50 (Club Members
£7)
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Tuesday 29th March 2005
(DAYTIME)
ENGIE BENJY
‘Whadda-we-do,
Dan ?’ The answer is easy; come along to the theatre to meet Engie
Benjy, Jollop The Dog and Dan the Van in person live on stage!
It’s Jollop’s birthday and Engie and all the team are planning a
surprise party for him. Trucker Troy will be there, along with Big
Rig, and Astronaut Al. Spaceship is in charge of the jokes and
Pilot Pete is worried that Plane will forget how to sing Happy
Birthday – we may need the boys and girls to help him remember it!
This brand new show features specially designed
scenery, plenty of song and dance and beautiful costumes. Come
along to Engie’s world, where anything can happen… and usually does!
PS. Don’t tell Jollop about the party…it’s a
surprise!
Tickets : Adults £7;
Children £6
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Wednesday 30th - Thursday 31st
March 2005
THEATRETRAIN (Private
Performance)
The Romford & Stratford branches of this local
drama school for pupils between 6 and 18 are presenting a showcase
of their work for parents and family. This is a private
performance.
Details of Theatretrain are available from 020
590 4916
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Friday 1st - Saturday 2nd
April 2005
BIBI RANJI - A STORY OF FAITH
This
is the magical story of the devoted Princess Rajni, set in 16th
Century India. Rajni's disillusioned and egotistical father marries
her to a penniless cripple and throws her out of his kingdom as a
punishment for believing in the Will of God. The play follows the
hardships the couple endure on their journey to the holy city of
Amritsar, with some real heart-wrenching moments, a few dance
sequences, and some hilarious comedy too! "Bibi Rajni" is rich
in music and colour, with scenes of comedy, action and tragedy - all
blended together for a highly entertaining experience - and the
miraculous finale leaves the audience feeling truly inspired and
elated.
Performed in Punjabi
(although English translations will be available) by the locally
based drama group Naatk Productions.
Tickets:
£6.75 ; Club Members
£5.75; Senior Citizens and Children £5.00
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