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Thu 7th - Sat 9th February 2002 Agatha Christie's - MURDER IS EASY adapted by Clive Exton This is the latest stage adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel with all the major ingredients you would expect from the Queen of Crime – a quiet English village, a self-made lord of the manor with an attractive, young fiancée, a retired Major and his wife, a strange antiques dealer, an attractive spinster and a handsome stranger. It seems that anyone who crosses Lord Whitfield meets with a sticky end! Tragic accident or Murder? With more twists than a corkscrew this compelling thriller is Christie at her best! A Vortex Theatre Company Production Tickets: See PLAY PRICES |
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Sunday 10th February 2002 at 4pm and 8pm This roller-coaster ride of non-stop music and comedy brings the greatest 60s hits to the KMT. Hosted by Captain Midnight, and with a multi-talented, multi-instrumental cast of ten fabulous singers, features the music of: The Beatles, Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones, The Monkees, Ike & Tina Turner, The Kinks, Cilla Black, The Moody Blues, Otis Redding, The Supremes, Lulu – and many many more! Tickets: All seats £10.50 (Club Members £9) |
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Thurs 14th - Sat 16th February 2002 A “backstage” thriller by Bettine Manktelow. A rehearsal in the theatre at the end of the pier. . . storms rage. . .the doors are locked. . . and a murderer is in their midst! A Wanstead Players Production Tickets: See PLAY PRICES |
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Sunday 17th February 2002 The Piccadilly Dance Orchestra's HOLLYWOOD PARTY From London’s famous Savoy Hotel, the Orchestra and its Vocalists present great songs from the movie musicals – Puttin’ on the Ritz, Forty-Second Street, Cheek to Cheek, King of Jazz, Top Hat, High Society. Conducted by Michael Law, this is foot tapping entertainment and will revive those happy memories. Tickets: £11.50 (Club Members £10) |
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Weds 20th - Sat 23rd February 2002 Rodgers
& Hammerstein's only musical written directly for the screen is now a
dynamic stage musical that has seen critics raving . Set against the
colourful backdrop of an American heartland tradition, STATE FAIR travels
with the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for
three days of adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair. Mom and Pop have
their hearts set on blue ribbons whilst their daughter and son find
romance and heartbreak on the midway. Add an Academy Award winning score
and the result is the kind of remarkable family entertainment only Rodgers
& Hammerstein can deliver! Featuring a host of classic songs including
"A Grand Night for Singing", "So Far" and "It
Might as well be Spring" STATE FAIR is a must for any fan of classic
musical theatre. Sideshow Theatre Company are proud to present this show
for the first time at the KMT to mark the celebrations of Richard Rodgers
centenary year in 2002. A Sideshow Theatre Company Production Tickets: See MUSICAL PRICES Note: SPECIAL CLUB “TWO FOR ONE” ON THURSDAY |
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Sunday 24th February 2002 An evening crammed with a variety of music from around the world – show music, dance music, film music, military music, brass band, big band and orchestral arrangements. A cornucopia of musical genres displaying the versatility of the ever-popular Redbridge Brass – stars of “Brassed Off” at the Royal National Theatre. Tickets: £8 (Concessions £6.50) |
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Thurs 28th February - Sat 2nd March2002 Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy hit was written as one part of the trilogy “The Norman Conquests”. Norman’s conquests hope to extend to whizzing Annie away for a dirty weekend, but Annie’s brother and sister-in-law foil the plan over an hilarious Sunday lunch. This is Ayckbourn at his dazzling best. A Redbridge Stage Company Production Tickets: See PLAY PRICES |
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Sunday 3rd March 2002 The annual extravaganza – Ilford’s answer to the Oscars – with extracts from the best of the shows in 2001, and all the theatrical excitement of the envelope openings.
Tickets: £7 |
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Wed 6th - Sat 9th March 2002 (Daytimes) THE SOOTY SHOW - MAGIC AND MAYHEM Sooty, everyone's favourite little bear is coming to town with a show full of magic and mayhem. Sooty and the gang - Sweep, Soo and Scampi will be up to their usual tricks with fun and magic galore as Sooty turns writer, director and producer when he tries to stage his very own show. Be sure to be on the look out for Butch who will be up to his usual mischief and trying to spoil all the fun. So come along and get into an izzy wizzy spin with Sooty and the gang. Daytime shows for children of all ages. Tickets: Adults £6; Children £5 |
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Wed 6th - Sat 9th March 2002 (Evenings) His woman left him. He’s broke. And it’s almost five o clock in the morning. But don’t worry about our hero, Nomax. Out of his 1930s style radio, pop Five Guys Named Moe who cajole, wheedle, comfort and jazz him with the whimsical hit songs of Louis Jordan, one of the most beloved songwriting talents of the 20th Century. This palm-slappin’, finger-snappin’, jump’n’jivin’ high energy show has been a hit everywhere it’s been shown. Don’t miss your chance to see this exhilarating, raucous and hugely entertaining evening out. A Steven Day / Palmerstone Stage School Production Tickets: See MUSICAL PRICES Note: SPECIAL CLUB “TWO FOR ONE” ON THURSDAY |
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REDBRIDGE DANCE FESTIVAL Wednesday 13th March 2002 Dance at its best. A welcome return to the graduate performing company of the Central School of Ballet. The Company has built up a loyal audience so book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets: £10 (Concessions £8) Thursday 14th March 2002 A feast of dances from around the globe, celebrating the multi-cultural diversity of dance groups, amateur and professional, in Redbridge. Tickets: £5.50 (Concessions £4.50) Friday 15th March 2002 Vibrant and exciting performances by professional dancers and young people – the result of dance residencies with young people throughout the Borough’s schools. Tickets: £5.50 (Concessions £4.50) Saturday 16th March 2002 A grand finale from Redbridge Dance Link, showcasing an exciting variety of dance by all ages. Tickets: £5.50 (Concessions £4.50) |
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Wed 20th - Sat 23rd March 2002 All the theatrical stops will be pulled out for this beloved all-American musical! Harold Hill – the fast talking con-man – charms his way into the hearts of everyone in River City, Iowa, but a child’s innocence and a woman’s love force his slick heart to hear the beat of a different band. Meredith Wilson’s tried and true score contains one showstopper after another including “Till There Was You”, “76 Trombones” and “Goodnight My Someone”. THE MUSIC MAN is a rousing and unforgettable musical for the entire family. Tickets: See MUSICAL PRICES Note: SPECIAL CLUB “TWO FOR ONE” ON THURSDAY |
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Sunday 24th March 2002 Join the talented youngsters from Theatretrain as they journey through some of the best and most loved moments from the big screen. If you’re a lover of films you'll love "Hooray for Hollywood". Sit back and relax as you relive some of your favourite songs, dances and famous scenes from movies past and present. Tickets: £8 (Concessions £6) |
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Thurs 28th - Sat 30th March 2002 Alan Bennett’s animated seaside postcard , with a maze of mistaken identities and sexual encounters in genteel Hove! A satirical merry-go-round which takes the permissive society to task. A farcical comedy where “he who lusts last, lasts longest”. A belly laugh for the broadminded, and not suitable for children. A WOADS Production Tickets: See PLAY PRICES |
