Issuu

to Malvern Theatres

malverntheatres our £20 million re-development

Celebrating the life-changing power of theatre

Malvern Theatres is undergoing a major £20 million re-development. This development on the south-east, Priory Park side of the building will add a 240-seat studio theatre to the venue’s four existing auditoria. Beneath this studio, at park level will be two additional studios for classes and workshops. The re-development will also improve access to the building from Priory Park and enhance the existing Forum Theatre. An outdoor amphitheatre will also be built overlooking Priory Park, with capacity to seat 100 people.

The project has a number of core aims: to increase community use of the theatres, to provide opportunities for participation in the arts, to promote well-being and to enrich the programme with a greater range of shows on offer. In particular, the 240-seat will be ideal for work that demands a smaller-scale, more intimate performing environment than our existing 800-seat venues can provide. The theatre is committed to remaining open during the build and the Festival Theatre, Cinema and Studio One as well as the café, restaurant and bars will all operate at maximum capacity. The Forum Theatre will be closed during the build but many of the shows which usually perform there will happen in the Festival Theatre instead.

Nor will the usual entrance from Priory Park be operational during the build, although a temporary side entrance is being created for those entering the building from Priory Park.

BRONZE

MEMBERSHIP

£58 per annum

Senior Citizen £40

H £4 off up to two tickets per production*

H Exemption from Booking Fees

H £1 off up to two cinema tickets per film (Senior Bronze £1.50 off)

H Membership of the Standby Club

H Half a bottle of house wine free per two diners in our Bistro on Monday to Thursday evenings on production of membership card

SILVER MEMBERSHIP

£525 per annum

Silver Plus £650 per annum

H 18 tickets for best available seats* (Silver Plus - 24 tickets)

H £4 off any additional theatre tickets*

H Exemption from Booking Fees

H Two free Cinema tickets per film

H Membership of the Standby Club

H Invitation to members’ reception

H A free bottle of wine from our Exclusive Gold & Silver Members’ Wine list over dinner in our Bistro on Monday to Thursday evenings on production of membership card

H Listing as Silver Member in theatre programmes

GOLD MEMBERSHIP

£750 per annum

Gold Plus £950 per annum

H 30 tickets for best available seats* (Gold Plus - 40 tickets)

H £4 off additional theatre tickets*

H Exemption from Booking Fees

H Complimentary Programmes†

H Membership of the Standby Club

H Two free Cinema tickets per film

H Invitation to members’ Reception

H A free bottle of wine from our Exclusive Gold & Silver Members’ Wine list over dinner at our Bistro on production of membership card

H Listing as Gold Member in theatre programmes

PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP

£1100

per annum

H 50 tickets for best available seats*

H £4 off additional theatre tickets*

H Exemption from Booking Fees

H Complimentary Programmes†

H Membership of the Standby Club

H Two free Cinema tickets per film

H Invitation to members’ Reception

H A free bottle of wine from our Exclusive Gold & Silver Members’ Wine list over dinner at our Bistro on production of membership card

H Listing as Platinum Member in theatre programmes

MEMBERS DISCOUNTS APPLY

save money on your tickets (and help the theatre too ...)

Being a member of Malvern Theatres helps the theatre in a very direct way, and it also carries with it a range of benefits, including ticket discounts and exemption from booking fees. Details of the schemes are listed here and with membership discounts now applying to a wider range of shows than ever before, there’s never been a better time to join.

* applies to productions which carry the membership logo † terms & conditions apply

• champagne on arrival

• three course à la carte dinner & coffee at our bistro

• a bottle of celebrated house wine

• two top priCe show tickets & show programme

• interval drinks at your reserved table £185 per couple

it’s all hassle free with everything organised for you, so you don’t have to lift a finger.

book through the box office: 01684 892277

Martin James Bartlett & Mariam Batsashvili

Piano Duo Recital

Internationally renowned pianists Martin James Bartlett and Mariam Batsashvili team up for a programme music mixing solo piano and piano duet repertoire. At the heart of the recital is Schubert’s sublime Fantasy in F Minor for Piano Four Hands. It ends with Debussy’s Petit Suite, also for piano duet. The solo repertoire features Martin James Bartlett playing Beethoven’s celebrated Sonata Pathetique Op.13 and Mariam Batsashvili in Liszt’s electrifying Spanish Rhapsody. The evening opens with two duet arrangements of movements from Bach’s Cantatas: the opening Sonatina from BWV 106 and Sheep May Safely Graze from BWV 208.

Senbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra

“First-rate singing”

The Stage

8th

12%

A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias. The highlights include the Brindisi, the best known drinking song in opera, the duet Un Di Felice and Violetta’s haunting aria Addio Del Passato. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Sun 15th Feb 7pm £49.84 £46.48 £42 £38.64

(Concessions £2 off)

Price includes 12% booking fee

With over 5 Billion Views and over 8 million subscribers on Youtube, Ms Rachel is the biggest viral sensation to hit our children’s screens since Baby Shark. Fun for Little Ones Live encapsulates the bubbly personality, sweet singing voice and educational content; bringing to life a fun show for children.

The production also includes interactive screen content throughout, featuring unique animation and scenery, plus puppetry, characters and voices on screen with Monty and friends

When 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the halfblood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined.

With newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want and a whole mythology textbook’s worth of mythical monsters on his tail, Percy must learn what it means to be a hero.

The future of the world hangs in the balance as Percy and his friends embark on an epic adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat.

Over the past 20 years, Percy Jackson has become a worldwide phenomenon. First there was the best-selling series of books, then two incredible films and a Disney TV series. Now the adventures of Percy Jackson will burst onto the stage at Malvern. It’s the perfect adventure for gods and mortals of all ages with a gripping story that shows that ‘normal’ really is a myth!

£2 concessions over 60s /unwaged /special acess Price includes 12% booking fee

Age guidance 8+

Formerly The Carpet Crawlers Europe’s Biggest touring Genesis tribute, this is a Brand New show by this incredible troupe of musicians. Covering all eras of the Genesis’ back catalogue this is a Prog Extravaganza which showcases the virtuosity of such a historic band.

Expect all the classics like Firth of Fifth, I know what I like, The Lamb Lies down on Broadway, Cinema Show and the monumental Supper’s Ready. Covering the Phil Collins era of the band, there are two drumkits on stage to bring back the Golden years of Drum duets on songs like Los Endos, Behind the lines, Abacab and of course The Cage Medley.

Conducted by Kenneth Woods

With Alison Lambert (Clarinet)

Mozart at his most soulful and Beethoven at his most joyful. Join the English Symphony Orchestra for a programme featuring Mozart’s effervescent Marriage of Figaro overture followed by his last concerto, the radiant Clarinet Concerto, performed by the ESO’s principal clarinettist Alison Lambert. In the second half, Hans Gál’s achingly romantic Serenade for Strings precedes Beethoven’s virtuosic, exuberant and humorous Second Symphony under the baton of Kenneth Woods.

Mozart Overture The Marriage of Figaro

Mozart Clarinet Concerto K622

Hans Gal Serenade for Strings

Beethoven Symphony No.2 in D Op.36

Bitter Rivals. Buried Secrets. A love to die for. On board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun, a couple’s idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder. As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface, can the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime?

Following the sell-out tour of Murder on the Orient Express, the European premiere of this thrilling production reunites writer Ken Ludwig, director Lucy Bailey (Witness for the Prosecution) and Fiery Angel.

Starring as Poirot is Mark Hadfield (Belfast, Outlander, Wallander) who will be joined on stage by Glynis Barber (Dempsey and Makepeace, EastEnders) and Bob Barrett (Murder on the Orient Express, Holby City). This brand-new adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic is not to be missed.

MARK HADFIELD GLYNIS BARBER BOB BARRETT

‘GORGEOUSLY STAGED’

BRILLIANT’

Re-Take That is the ultimate Take That party night, bringing the world’s biggest boy band’s greatest hits to life on stage. The stars are coming out tonight, and lighting up the sky tonight for you as, for one night only, the boys are Back for Good! All of Take That’s million sellers plus Robbie Williams’s massive solo hits including Greatest Day, Let Me Go, Shine, Never Forget, Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ, Love My Life, Angels and more.

“JUST LIKE WATCHING MY MATES ON STAGE, BRILLIANT! THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS AMAZING” Take That’s Jason Orange

“THE BEST TAKE THAT TRIBUTE ACT YOU’LL EVER SEE, THEY’VE GOT TALENT” Declan Donnelly (Ant And Dec)

DAME SIÂN

PHILLIPS & ALEX JENNINGS IN

IT’S ALL GREEK

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY DAVID STUTTARD

WHEN TIME’S RIPE, LET ALL THE GOOD THINGS OVERFLOW.

A woman longing for her lover; a wronged wife plotting her revenge; a squaddie traumatized by war. Love, laughter, tears, and treachery. And just a little murder, too. Whatever life brings us, the ancient Greeks have the right words for it. As they navigate through youthful high jinks, adult chaos, and the preoccupations of old age, their wit and wisdom are a road map for our modern age.

Directed by writer-translator David Stuttard, multi award winners Dame Siân Phillips and Alex Jennings give voice to stories, scenes, and poems from ancient Greece, which –profound or poignant, fast moving, funny, or at times downright preposterous – help make sense of our lives today.

DAME SARAH CONNOLLY & MALCOLM MARTINEAU

Dame Sarah Connolly mezzo soprano

Malcolm Martineau piano

Barber Three Songs Op.10

Debussy Chansons des Bilitis

Duparc Extase; L’invitation au voyage; Chanson Triste; Au pays ou se fait

Mahler Selection from Des Knaben Wunderhorn

Britten A Charm of Lullabies

Bennett A History of the Thé Dansant

A chilling mystery unfolds when a young actress suddenly dies on stage during a performance, and Detective Chief Inspector Morse embarks on a gripping investigation. What begins as a suspicious death inquiry takes a darker turn when the legendary inspector, together with DS Lewis, uncovers a connection to sinister events in his own past, twenty-five years earlier.

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts marks the firstever stage adaptation of the iconic detective. ITV’s long-running Inspector Morse, hailed by Radio Times as ‘The greatest British crime series of all time’, has inspired equally beloved spin-offs, Lewis and Endeavour. Starring Tom Chambers (Father Brown, Strictly Come Dancing) as Inspector Morse, this original story written for the stage is a must-see for fans of compelling detective stories and thrilling mysteries.

Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage! See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy. Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with childengaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction. Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982 and has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide. This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction. Join us to see what the zoo has sent: the perfect pet – in the end!

Sun 1st March 2pm £15 (Children £10)

Price includes 12% booking fee

Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another.

Celebrating the publication of her new book, Domination, the narrative will lead audiences from a secluded valley in South Wales to the shores of Brittany; from the heart of the Roman Empire in a time of political turmoil to the ancient city of Corinth in the footsteps of the apostle Paul; from Alexandria in the fourth century to Constantinople.

Sun 1st March 7pm £39.20

Price includes 12% booking fee

Following a phenomenal two years in the West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the “indisputably terrific” (The Times) Olivier AwardWinning Best New Musical, charting the euphoric highs and agonizing lows of The Kinks, is back!

Sunny Afternoon celebrates the raw energy, passion, and timeless sound of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, telling their story through an incredible back catalogue of charttoppers, including You Really Got Me, Lola, and All Day and All of the Night.

Set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp of the rebellious ’60s, Sunny Afternoon is an “exhilarating” (Financial Times) and moving celebration of the music, life, and the band that changed it all.

Sunny Afternoon features music and lyrics by the legendary Ray Davies, a book by Joe Penhall, original story by Ray Davies, and direction by Edward Hall.

HHHHH “A BELTER! FUNNY, STYLISH. IT HAS EVERYTHING THE KINKS HAD” DAILY MAIL

HHHHH “A BLAZING TRIUMPH! I SWEAR YOU’LL GET GOOSEBUMPS” TELEGRAPH

HHHH “THIS IS A GREAT, VERY BRITISH MUSICAL ABOUT A GREAT, VERY BRITISH BAND” THE TIMES

The ultimate tribute to Michael Jackson

There will only be one Michael Jackson. His music spanned a generation and the legacy of his unparalleled music continues to this day. Michael was the greatest entertainer, a musical legend and creative genius who became the definition of pop, the King of Pop.

Michael Starring Ben is the latest smash hit theatre production from renowned producer James Baker and features the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman; who not only looks and sounds like Michael Jackson, but has honed his routine so impeccably that audiences believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.

Tomorrow is a physical response to the things we struggle to say with words. As the world feels ever more at odds with itself, how do we find our place?

In this new, highly-anticipated work from choreographer Tamsin Fitzgerald, 2Faced’s extraordinary male company explore the future, with their trademark no-holds-barred approach of stunning athletic performance and startling vulnerability.

A newly commissioned score by Ivor Novello-nominated composer Thomas Haines, spectacular visuals from Linbury Prize-nominated Carl Davies, and lighting from Profile Award-winning James Mackenzie provides the backdrop, as one of the nation’s favourite dance companies returns to ask, what is Tomorrow. This is for the ones who stayed and the ones who couldn’t.

Supported by MIND Herefordshire.

“ONE OF THE UK’S FINEST DANCE COMPANIES” The Stage “2FACED DANCE COMPANY TICKS ALL THE RIGHT BOXES: HIGH ENERGY, TOTAL COMMITMENT AND CONCEPTS OF CONCERN FOR THESE TURBULENT TIMES.” Seeing Dance

The Soul Brothers Syndicate, featuring Darrell Smith, Judith Ude & Grace Curran brings to you a breath-taking live show with their 20-piece Northern Soul Orchestra playing homage to the music known as Northern Soul. The Soul Brothers Syndicate promises all the Northern Soul favourites, featuring tracks such as The Drifter, The Night, I’m On My Way, There’s A Ghost in My House, Run for Cover, Temptation Is Calling My Name, The Snake, If That’s What You Wanted, Dance, Dance, Dance, Open The Door To Your Heart, What, Better Use Your Head, Out on The Floor and many more!

Wed 11th March 7.30pm £41.44

Price includes 12% booking fee

The MozART Group are returning to Malvern after their sellout performance last year!

With more than 5 million tickets sold in 50+ counties, the string quartet has more than just a smattering of humour interwoven amongst the horsehair of their bows. Hysterical, even if you don’t know your Mozart from your Bach, but exquisitely performed if you do!

Playing together since 1995, the MozART Group is a captivating and unique ensemble that combines the timeless beauty of classical compositions with the charm of comedy, guaranteed to leave audiences in awe.

Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show that tactfully and appropriately celebrates the career of one of the most gifted performers of a generation. From Wham! all the way through to the diverse eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, including timeless hits like Careless Whisper, Faith, I’m Your Man, Club Tropicana, and so many more.

Thurs 12th March 7.30pm

Fri 13th March 7.30pm

12%

Internationally renowned maestro Phil Toms and his 10-piece electro orchestra deliver an outstanding signature concert to the Music Master Mike Oldfield performed at the highest level. Based on note for note transcriptions, additional highlights include Moonlight Shadow, To France and selections from Oldfield’s instrumental albums including Hergest Ridge, Ommadawn, Return to Ommadawn, The Songs of Distant Earth and Tubular Bells 2.

Rarely performed live in the UK, this is an outstanding signature concert to the Music Master Mike Oldfield performed at the highest level. Not to be missed.

“SPELLBINDING WEAVERS OF MUSICAL MAGIC.’’ Samantha Elmhurst

“ENTIRE SHOW WAS FANTASTIC. THE STANDARD OF THE MUSICIANS WAS JUST SUPERB” Ruth Nicholas

Sat 14th March 7.30pm £38 £35

Price includes 12% booking fee

Production photos featuring cast from the West End production.

For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carré — the undisputed master of the modern spy genre whose works include Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night Manager — is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation.

Following a sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre and direct from the West End, this gripping new play written by David Eldridge (Beginning, Middle, End) and directed by Jeremy Herrin (Grace Pervades, People, Places & Things) comes to Malvern for one week only.

Starring Ralf Little (The Royle Family, Death In Paradise), The Spy Who Came In From The Cold is a riveting journey through the fog-shrouded terrain of Cold War espionage, deception, and moral compromise.

HHHH ‘THIS SLICK AND STYLISH PRODUCTION IS METICULOUSLY MOUNTED BY JEREMY HERRIN’ The i HHHH ‘A TENSE, GRIPPING ADAPTATION WITH MOODY FLAIR’ Financial Times

‘A MUST SEE. JOHN LE CARRÉ’S CLASSIC COLD WAR NOVEL IS BROUGHT TO THE STAGE IN THRILLING FASHION’

DORIC STRING QUARTET

Maia Cabeza violin I

Ying Xue violin II

Emma Wernig viola

John Myerscough cello

Mendelssohn

String Quartet No.1 in E ﬂat, Op. 12

Janáček

String Quartet No.1 Kreutzer Sonata

Beethoven

String Quartet No.10 in E ﬂat, Op.74 Harp

J.S. BACH St Matthew Passion

J.S. Bach vividly, passionately, and dramatically brings to life the tale of the Passion of Christ according to Matthew, in what is perhaps the greatest of all the Passion settings and without doubt one of the finest choral works ever composed. Whatever your own spiritual beliefs, it is a work of genius, combining the most perfectly formed recitative and powerful choruses with beautiful arias in the most dramatic, almost operatic way.

Armonico Consort’s finest soloists, chorus, and period instrumentalists will shine as they explore the intense emotions and humanity of the Passion of Christ, as depicted in Bach’s masterpiece.

The legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story The Woman In Black returns to Malvern Theatres.

One of the most successful and longest running theatre shows in the history of London’s West End, this gripping production is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. Now seen by over 7 million people worldwide, The Woman In Black continues to delight and terrify audiences of all generations.

Obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, Arthur Kipps engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul.

‘THE MOST BRILLIANTLY EFFECTIVE SPINECHILLER YOU WILL EVER ENCOUNTER’

and will be preceded by a

Ten years after its debut tour, Someone Like You (The Adele Songbook) is back in theatres across the world with a re-imagined live concert performance for 2026. Led by the stunning vocals of Katie Markham, alongside an incredible live band, the show brings Adele’s repertoire to life – drawing inspiration from her visually spectacular 100-night show residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Expect fan favourites including Make You Feel My Love, Someone Like You, Rolling in the Deep and Skyfall along with recent hits such as Easy on Me and Oh My God.

Following SOLD-OUT performances in London’s West End, a Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation.

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.

EXPERIENCE AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING OF THRILLING ADVENTURE – UP ON THE BIG SCREEN!

The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet!

With free prize giveaways, this is an unmissable event from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival – guaranteed to spark your passion for adventure, action and travel!

Florence Foster Jenkins is about to blow your mind…and possibly your eardrums.

Glorious! follows Florence’s journey as she prepares for her concerts, builds an unlikely friendship with her accompanist, Cosme, and defies her critics to follow her dreams.

Dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world,’ Glorious! is the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, who was known for her flamboyant costumes, enigmatic performances, and decidedly off-key voice.

Starring Wendi Peters (Coronation Street) as Florence Foster Jenkins and Matthew James Morrison (EastEnders), as Cosme McMoon, in this 20th anniversary production, this hilarious production played to rave reviews at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre and is the feel-good comedy we’ve been waiting for.

Glorious! wowed audiences in its original Olivier-nominated West End long-running production starring Maureen Lipman in 2005, before coming to the silver screen, starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant in the film version of the play that critics simply called “GLORIOUS!” The show has since been seen by millions of people around the world, translated into 25 languages, and performed in 36 countries.

Glorious! is written by Peter Quilter (End of the Rainbow and the Oscar-winning film, Judy) and directed by Kirk Jameson (Song From Far Away, Madagascar: The Musical).

Get ready for another unforgettable night of comedy in Malvern, headlined by the one and only Milton Jones, the master of the one-liner and king of surreal wit.

As seen on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Milton’s trademark deadpan delivery and lightning-fast punchlines have made him one of the UK’s most recognisable and beloved comedians. Expect clever wordplay, unpredictable twists, and non-stop laughs from start to finish.

Joining Milton will be a stellar supporting lineup of some of the best stand-ups on the circuit today, all brought to you by Chuckl. - the UK’s premier comedy club. Sat 28th March 8pm £28.56

Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live Orchestra numbering over 30 musicians.

We are delighted to bring back Dnipro Opera theatre from the Ukraine for our next Opera Season. This opera and ballet theatre has a longstanding heritage of top-quality opera productions, and we are excited to bring it back to the UK.

Carmen - feel the thrill of fiery passion, jealousy, and violence of 19th century Seville Bizet’s most popular opera. Sung in French with English Surtitles.

includes 12% booking fee Sun 29th March 7.30pm

Packed with era-defining hits and feel-good anthems - from I’m Coming Out, Upside Down and You Can’t Hurry Love to All Night Long, Hello, Dancing on the Ceiling and the number one duet of all time, Endless Love - this is a night of wall-to-wall classics you already know by heart. With authentic arrangements inspired by Diana’s and Lionel’s original live tours, Endless Love delivers big voices, slick musicianship and pure joy from the first note to the last. Expect Motown magic, 80s & 90s sing-alongs and dancefloor fillers that still sound as good today as they ever did. Sun 12th April 7.30pm £34.16 £28.56

The thought of invisibility, and the advantages it could bring to someone, has captured the imagination of millions since HG Wells’s classic story was first published.

The Invisible Man has been adapted many times for film, but rarely for the stage. This original, fast-paced and riotous adaptation boasts 15 characters, played by just three energetic actors, aided by quick and silly costume changes, prop manipulation, whacky imagination and tons of tongue-in-cheek fun. This theatrical, comedic re-telling is brought to you by Our Star Theatre Company, after their hugely successful 2023 UK tour and critically acclaimed sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Studio One

The Hollywood musical feels like it’s been with us forever. Starting with The Jazz Singer in 1927, almost 100 years later audiences are still flocking to the box-office to watch the big screen come alive with singing, dancing, comedy and romance.

Liza Pulman and Joe Stilgoe’s combined love and exhaustive movie knowledge is on technicolour display here as they bring some of these great movie-musical songs to life on the stage. No big screen, only big talents, great harmonies and lots of music and laughter.

The Beekeeper of Aleppo tells the story of Nuri, a beekeeper; and his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo – until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to escape. On their terrifying journey, they must face the pain of their own unbearable loss alongside incredible danger. Above all, they must journey to find each other again.

Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups. Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.

“An extraordinary emotive performance of Fleetwood Mac” MICK FLEETWOOD

“A stunning and incredibly accurate snapshot of the World’s first Super Group” SUNDAY TIMES

Following the triumph of their last concert celebrating the songs of the Beatles’ iconic five films, The Bootleg Beatles return this year with their focus on another Famous Five.

This time, it’s The Beatles top five selling albums – the Dylan influenced Rubber Soul, the experimental Revolver, Sgt Pepper heralding the Summer of Love and psychedelia, The White Album with its glorious eclectic mish mash of styles, and their grand finale, the musically sophisticated Abbey Road. Each LP as groundbreaking as its predecessor, each LP uniquely diverse, and each now brought to life on stage in one very special concert by The Bootleg Beatles and their merry band of gifted backing musicians.

Tues 21st April 7.30pm

Thurs 23rd & Fri 24th April 7.30pm

The Last Laugh is a “brilliant” (The Telegraph) smash-hit, West End play which imagines three of Britain’s all-time greatest comedy heroes –Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse –in a dressing room, discussing the secret of life, death, comedy and what it means to be funny… really funny!

“Lovingly written and directed” (Sunday Times) by the award-winning Paul Hendy, The Last Laugh stars Damian Williams as Cooper, Simon Cartwright as Monkhouse and Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Steve Royle as Morecambe.

Warm, funny, nostalgic and poignant, The Last Laugh is ‘pure gold’ and ‘pitch-perfect’ (Mail on Sunday) and will have you laughing and crying in equal measure. If you’re a fan of comedy, this “irresistible, blissful blast of nostalgia and belly laughs” (Sunday Express) is not to be missed.

Wildlife TV legend Michaela Strachan swaps the binoculars for the spotlight in her brandnew live theatre show Not Just A Wild Life.

Marking 40 years in the public eye – on our screens, in the wild and sometimes out of her depth. From The Wide Awake Club, The Hitman and Her and The Really Wild Show to Countryfile, Springwatch and beyond, the show laughs at the chaos of TV, celebrates the beauty of nature and reflects on what it means to grow up – and grow older – on screen.

Izzy wizzy let’s get busy - it’s The Sooty Show!

Sooty heads into town in a spectacular new show to delight the whole family! Joining the nation’s favourite bear will be the legendary Sweep and Soo.

Sooty’s guests include favourites Butch, Ramsbottom and Scampi. Completing the crew will be children’s comedy star Russ Brown and direct from Blackpool Tower Circus - Michael Jordan

Wed 22nd April 7.30pm

ISATA KANNEH-MASON

Isata Kanneh-Mason piano

Beethoven

Sonata No.2, Op.27 No.2 Moonlight Ravel Gaspard de la Nuit

Beethoven

Sonata No.21, Op.53 Waldstein

1927. Constance is a very unhappy woman. “Nonsense” says her mother “she eats well, sleeps well, dresses well and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances.” Constance is the perfect wife and mother, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress, who just happens to be her best friend.

Adapted by Olivier Awardwinner Laura Wade (Home, I’m Darling; TV’s Rivals) from Somerset Maugham’s glittering comedy, originally opened in Stratford upon Avon to marvellous reviews and sold every seat.

Directed by Co-Artistic Director of the RSC Tamara Harvey, this sparkling new version will star Kara Tointon (TV’s Mr Selfridge and Winner of Strictly Come Dancing) and features original music composed by multi award- winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum.

“FROTHILY RADICAL

TWENTIES COMEDY” The Times The Wednesday Matinee Performance will be Audio-Described and will be preceded by a touch tour.

“SHARP, SOPHISTICATED, FABULOUS AND EXTREMELY

FUNNY” The Guardian

Together for fifty seven years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. Now they return with Conflict, their first full studio album in over five years. All traditional singers have sung modern and self-composed pieces alongside old songs, Conflict is an album that follows in that very tradition. The album’s title was chosen as much to reflect the times we find ourselves in, but also the stretch and tear of our relationship with this planet that hosts us. As ever – and with such a rich history to choose from – the night will offer a selection of songs from across the years and firm fan favourites.

Sun 10th May 7.30pm £35

includes 12% booking fee

Phoenix Dance Theatre presents a powerful mixed bill showcasing work by internationally renowned choreographers Travis Knight & James Pett (Pett & Clausen Knight) and Ed Myhill, alongside Yusha-Marie Sorzano and Phoenix Dance Theatre’s artistic director Marcus Jarrell Willis.

This compelling evening of dance places creative collaboration at its core, exploring themes of duality and the fusion of distinct artistic voices.

Featuring duet and Ensemble works, each piece offers a bold and dynamic interplay between contrasting perspectives, celebrating the beauty of shared vision and artistic exchange.

Tues 12th & Wed 13th May 7.30pm £23.52 £21.28

includes 12% booking fee

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood…

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler –celebrating 25 years on stage in 2026.

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?

Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!

Get ready to sing, dance, laugh and cheer in My First Concert. A magical live musical adventure for young children and their grownups! Join Jack and Jill as they try to save the day. With the help of their friends, a very silly dog called Dilly, and special guest appearances from Pinkfong, Baby Shark, and The Zoomies. They set out to create the biggest, brightest and most magical concert.

Get ready to step back in time and relive the iconic sounds of the greatest musical era as the The 80s Show transports you on a nostalgic journey, celebrating and showcasing the unforgettable hits that defined a generation with an electrifying production to match! Featuring an exceptional line-up of musicians The 80s Show guarantees an authentic and high-energy performance that will capture the essence of the era. With huge hits by Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Wham, Whitney, Madonna, Tiffany, Frankie, Erasure and many more, this show will have everyone dancing and singing along to their favourite 80s tunes. Frankie Says ‘Don’t Miss it!’

Sun 24th May 7pm £30.80

Price includes 12% booking fee

“Laughter is the only drug I’ve ever needed”

Jimmy Tarbuck OBE, one of the most popular household names from the golden era of British stand up, is back with a bang. The much-loved entertainer is on tour through the spring and summer 2026 with his solo show

An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck which stops off at some of his favourite towns and venues in the UK. And he can’t wait. An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck will see the acclaimed comedian and raconteur reflecting on a remarkable life in showbusiness, the seeds of which were sown in childhood. Jimmy will present a hugely entertaining mix of anecdotes and jokes, including recollections of his many years presenting Sunday Night at the London Palladium which shot him to fame in 1963.

Tues 26th May 7.30pm £39.76 £36.40

Price includes 12% booking fee

Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 21st year, with a brand - new show for 2026 combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast. Have the time of your life as we bring you all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All and many many more!

Thurs 28th May 7.30pm £39.20

Price includes 12% booking fee

From Olivier Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter (End of the Rainbow, Glorious!) comes a new heart-warming comedy with music, starring national treasure Maureen Lipman (BAFTA nominee Pianist, Coronation Street, See How They Run, Educating Rita).

Allegra is full of life, joy and an irresistible urge to sing. She bursts into song at home, in the street, and even in shops and restaurants. Sometimes the music plays only in her imagination, but often it spills into real and disruptive performances that create chaos in her quiet village and amuse, confuse or exasperate everyone she meets.

Her brother Ronen and her carer Anna try to keep her exuberance under control while avoiding angry visits from the local policeman. Yet they face an impossible challenge. How can they protect Allegra without dimming the happiness and wonder that fill her heart and define her spirit?

Maureen Lipman stars as Allegra, in this moving comedy with lively musical sequences and plenty of laughter. It is also a tender and emotional story about family, love and the way even the most beautiful minds can begin to disappear.

Give Me Your Stars

At its heart is Lucy Walker’s eponymous new work, written for VOCES8, which captures the delicate balance between celestial wonder and the deep, personal connections that make us human. The programme spans centuries of choral music, from the luminous polyphony of Tomás Luis de Victoria’s Regina Caeli to timeless jazz standards. Along the way, we encounter the reflective sentiments of Eric Whitacre’s All Seems Beautiful to Me and Ola Gjeilo’s Ubi Caritas, folk traditions in Danny Boy and Michael McGlynn’s Dúlamán, and evocative tales of cities and starlight in April in Paris and New York, New York.

Wed 27th May 7.30pm £35.84 Price

Ben Portsmouth brings the ultimate Elvis experience to Malvern Theatres!

Ben is not just a tribute artist; he is regarded as the closest living performer to the legendary Elvis Presley. With global success in over 20 countries, Ben Portsmouth brings energy, passion and authenticity in a way that no one else can deliver.

Making history in 2012, Ben broke records becoming the first European to be crowned by Elvis Presley Enterprises as the ‘Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’ in Memphis, which swiftly followed with an invite to headline a special Elvis week on the Late Show with David Letterman. Sat 30th May 7.30pm £39.20

Based on the iconic 90s psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern reimagining of the best-selling book and hit movie, that coined a phrase and led a generation to fear a stiletto heel! Starring the multi-talented Kym Marsh (Coronation Street, Waterloo Road and Abigail’s Party) and actress and presenter Lisa Faulkner (Holby City, Murder In Suburbia, John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen), Single White Female, invites us into a world where trust is fragile, friendships are tested, and secrets lurk behind every closed door.

Full of dark humour and stiletto-sharp suspense, this brand new adaptation by wellknown author, journalist and broadcaster, Rebecca Reid, updates the original story to the age of social media and all that brings, in a gripping tale of ambition, obsession, and the desperate need for belonging in an isolating world.

Allie is a recently divorced mum, balancing being a single parent with the launch of her tech startup. When she decides to advertise for a lodger to help make ends meet, the delightful Hedy offers her a lifeline. But as their lives intertwine, boundaries blur, and a seemingly perfect arrangement begins to unravel.

From the producer of the hit stage adaptation of The Girl on the Train, Single White Female will captivate, shock, and keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience that explores just how far we’ll go to find—and keep—a family together.

‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 5 decades!

Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the world extensively. Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe.

Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many, many more. So come and join the Dancin’ Party… You’ve Got What It Takes!

Fri 29th May 7.30pm £33.04 £28.56

Price includes 12% booking fee

THE ELO SHOW – The World’s Greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne and E.L.O are back on the road with a stunning new stage production, featuring a band of amazing musicians complimented by a female string section and playing hit after hit from E.L.O’s vast back catalogue.

With beautiful harmonies from six singers, string section and world class band, this really is as close as you will get to the Real Thing.

Expect songs like Evil Woman, Don’t Bring Me Down, Telephone Line, Sweet Talkin Woman, Turn to stone, Wild West Hero, The Diary of Horace Wimp and of course the legendary Mr. Blue Sky plus many more with a surprise or two.

In 2026, the Illegal Eagles celebrate an incredible 30 years on the road with their brand-new Hotel California Tour.

Renowned for their flawless vocals, stunning guitars, and an uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound of the Eagles, the Illegal Eagles have earned a reputation as one of the most accomplished and popular live acts in the UK.

This milestone tour will feature a full performance of the iconic Hotel California album, played in its entirety — including classics like Life in the Fast Lane, New Kid in Town, and, of course, the unforgettable title track.

Sun 31st May 7.30pm £34.72

Price includes 12% booking fee

Sun 21st June 7.30pm £46.48

Price includes 12% booking fee

Tamzin Outhwaite stars as one of the most iconic characters in British theatre – the unforgettable Beverly in Mike Leigh’s ferocious black comedy of suburban life in the 1970s.

Essex, 1977. Beverly is hosting, the alcohol is flowing, Demis Roussos is on the record player and the cheese and pineapple cocktail sticks are ready to go. Queen of the castle in her suburban semi, Beverly and husband Laurence welcome new neighbours Angela and Tony round for drinks. Sue from next door is invited too but the real party is happening back at her place, as Sue’s teenage daughter Abigail can’t seem to keep the racket down. Awkward small talk quickly descends into inappropriate flirtation and marital disputes: a soiree from hell, but it’d be rude to leave… Mike Leigh’s razor-sharp portrait of social class, materialism and sexual tension in 1970s England is an unmissable modern classic.

Tamzin Outhwaite, much-loved from her television roles including EastEnders, Red Cap, Hotel Babylon and New Tricks, leads the cast in this revival of the Stratford East production which received stellar reviews during a sold out run in 2024.

TAMZIN OUTHWAITE

DIRECTED BY NADIA FALL

HENRY PURCELL’S King Arthur

ARMONICO CONSORT & BAROQUE PLAYERS

DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER MONKS

NARRATOR OZ CLARKE

THE KING ARTHUR LEGEND SCRIPT WILLIAM TOWERS

CAST LINE UP: HANNAH FRAZER MACKENZIE, LAURA MORETTO, WILLIAM TOWERS, WILLIAM SEARLE, ALEX JONES

Building on the tremendous success of our earlier semi-staged Purcell performances, we return with his opera reimagined in true Armonico Consort style—fresh, vibrant, and alive for today’s audiences. With a fresh new script featured; written by the gifted William Towers, we reimagine the legend of King Arthur, beautifully interwoven with Purcell’s exquisite music. It promises a wonderfully entertaining midsummer evening for devoted Purcell fans, and for families simply looking for a great night out! ‘PURE

Let us take you Back Into Hell, where Rock and Roll dreams come true, with this 2 hour extravaganza celebrating the iconic music of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman.

Join our world class musicians as they recreate such legendary anthems as Bat Out Of Hell, I’d do Anything For Love, Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love and many more.

As seen at the Adelphi theatre and the Savoy theatre in London’s West End, The Chicago Blues Brothers have put the band back together to bring you their RESPECT greatest hits tour. We have combined the best arrangements from our last 5 tours to bring you our greatest set list ever, a combination of audience favourites and showstoppers from The Back in Black Tour, The Motown Mission Tour, A Night at the Movies Tour and The Cruisin for a Bluesin Tour.

Immerse yourself in a phenomenal celebration of Bon Jovi’s timeless classics as The Bon Jovi Experience recreates the magic that defined an era with electrifying energy – transporting you back to the heyday of stadium rock.

The Bon Jovi Experience features smashhits such as Livin’ On a Prayer, Always, It’s My Life, You Give Love a Bad Name, Bad Medicine and many more. Our talented musicians and charismatic front man, Tony Pearce, deliver an authentic and high-energy rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza that will have you singing and dancing all night!

“Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about.”

Micheál Mac Liammóir’s renowned play The Importance of Being Oscar returns to the stage following huge critical acclaim and a hit London run.

Step beyond the footlights into the private world of Oscar Wilde. A beautiful tribute to an icon of the world of theatre, liberally laced with Wilde’s signature wit and wisdom and featuring excerpts of many of his bestloved works including An Ideal Husband, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest and The Ballad of Reading Gaol.

HHHHH

“AN ELEGANT AND ELECTRIFYING REVIVAL”

THE SPY IN THE STALLS

HHHHH

“PHENOMENAL ...

ALASTAIR WHATLEY IS TRULY MAGNIFICENT AS WILDE”

THEATRE AND TONIC

The Radiohead Project is a stunning live tribute show that celebrates one of the greatest bands of all time – Radiohead. With Mercury Prize wins and multiple Grammy awards, their music has shaped the sound of modern alternative rock.

The show captures the depth and detail of Radiohead’s iconic sound. From the groundbreaking work of OK Computer to In Rainbows, their music from every era is faithfully recreated. The set includes Fake Plastic Trees, No Surprises, Creep, Weird Fishes, Just and Karma Police performed with the authenticity and focus of the original tracks.

Sat 4th July 7.30pm

Price includes 12% booking fee

The UK’s leading platinumselling vocal harmony group

The Overtones and Strictly Come Dancing’s world–champion professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova will star together in a brand new show for 2026, Jukebox Idols.

Brought to you by the producers of the West End smash hit Rip It Up 60s, Jukebox

Idols is a non-stop whirlwind of the greatest hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s’ biggest music icons that celebrates the era-defining music that poured from jukeboxes around the globe to create the unforgettable soundtrack of a generation.

Sun 5th July 7.30pm

Meet & Greet

(plus cost of ticket) Price includes 12% booking fee

Coldplace – The World’s Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.

The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last 20+ years including Yellow, Paradise and A Sky full of Stars, right through to Higher Power and My Universe from their latest album, Music of the Spheres.

This world class show faithfully recreates the magic of Coldplay’s record-breaking live tours –featuring lasers, confetti, video screen and the Xyloband LED wristbands that have become synonymous with Coldplay concerts.

Wed 8th July 7.30pm £28.56 Price includes 12% booking fee

For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour! Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the worldrenowned Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions to take you on a dinosaur adventure like no other. We’ll go on a pre-historic journey together to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and watch the lifelike dinosaurs come alive right on stage!

Ages 3+

Sun 12th July 12.30pm & 3.30pm £21.84; Children £20.72 (Family 4 tickets £70.56)

Price includes 12% booking fee

Join a master storyteller for the cautionary tale of the first global corporate power—and the supreme act of colonial violence that changed the world forever.

One of Britain’s greatest living historians, William Dalrymple is revered across the globe for his ability to bring the extraordinary history of India to life, whether through award-winning, bestselling books like Return of a King and The Last Mogul, or his chart-topping podcast, Empire. Now he joins us to tell the story of more than two hundred years of tumultuous colonial history, covert political machinations, and bloody resistance.

Pascal Rogé (Piano)

The Complete Debussy Preludes

Get ready for an evening of sparkling tunes, tangled romances, and razor-sharp wit. It’s the wedding of the year but with mistaken identities, cheeky servants, and a Count with a wandering eye, the ‘happily ever after’ might take a little work! On the morning of their wedding, Figaro and Susanna discover that their employer, the amorous Count Almaviva, has his sights set on the bride-to-be. What follows is one madcap day of disguises, misunderstandings, and ingenious plotting as servants outsmart masters and love triumphs against the odds.

Pascal Rogé exemplifies the finest in French pianism, renowned for his masterful interpretations. Pascal Rogé’s refined playing and deep connection to French music have left an indelible mark on the classical world, and he continues to enchant audiences globally with his timeless artistry. At just seventeen, he signed an exclusive recording contract with Decca, marking the beginning of a prolific career and his recordings of Debussy and Ravel, made in the 1970s are benchmarks for their repertoire. Now he comes to Malvern Theatres to perform all of Debussy’s 24 preludes in a single not-to-be-missed concert.

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit is now on its first ever UK tour.

Welcome to The Choir Of Man, the best pub in the world… Come ready to drink in the excitement!

Brimming with hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry to name but a few, this is a pub like no other!

A wildly talented group of incredible instrumentalists, world-class wordsmiths, and sensational singers, this cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys serve it all... live!

An uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone is welcome, don’t miss this feel-good night of foot-stomping entertainment, so good you’ll want to come back and see it again and again.

Formerly Hairbrush Party Anthems is coming back bigger and brighter in 2026! Girls and guys get ready to PARTY with one of the most fun shows to hit theatres this year.

Fronted by four amazing female vocalists, who also play sax and percussion and backed by a band of stunning musicians expect classics by artists like… Kylie, ABBA, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Cher, Spice Girls, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Steps and many more…

18th July 7.30pm

Play with magic. Escape reality.

Jay & Joss stunned the judges on Britain’s Got Talent. Now the awardwinning illusionists are back with It’s Not a Game - a mind-bending new show where nothing is quite as it seems.

With jaw-dropping stunts, breathtaking visuals and moments that defy belief, reality and illusion are about to dissolve. Can you be sure where one ends and the other begins?

“Spectacular” (Entertainment Daily), “awe-inspiring” (OK Magazine)they’re known to millions as “the boys who made Simon Cowell believe in magic.”

From the BAFTA Award-winning co-creator of Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister, Jonathan Lynn, comes the long-awaited final chapter of British political satire - and it is as cunning, cutting, and catastrophically funny as ever. Jim Hacker is back - older, but perhaps not wiser, and still utterly baffled by the real world. Hoping for a quiet retirement at the tranquil Hacker College, Oxford, Jim instead finds himself facing the ultimate modern crisis: cancelled by the college committee.

Enter the delightfully devious Sir Humphrey Appleby who has lost none of his love for bureaucracy, Latin phrases, and well-timed obstruction. Can Humphrey outmanoeuvre the meddling students, the Fellowship, and reality itself?

Or is it finally time to say, I’m Sorry, Prime Minister...?

Brimming with razor-sharp wit, nostalgic brilliance, and more double-speak than a press briefing, this is political comedy at its most timeless - and timely. Book now for a night of laughter, legacy, and one last glorious round of red tape, I’m Sorry, Prime Minister.

Our Star Theatre Company return to Malvern Theatres with Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II‘s timeless classic The Sound Of Music as their 5th Community Musical after their hugely successful and acclaimed productions in the Forum Theatre with 2024’s Fiddler on the Roof and last year’s Evita.

Featuring iconic songs including My Favourite Things, Edelweiss, Maria and Sixteen Going On Seventeen.

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.

12%

Sing and dance along with the K-Pop Dance Heroes as they take you on a musical adventure through the biggest K-Pop hits of all time. Featuring songs from the Netflix film K-Pop Demon Hunters, including the TikTok sensation Golden and the iconic Soda Pop, alongside classic pop songs, and K-Pop chart toppers like Dynamite from BTS and Gangnam Style by PSY, this is the perfect show for the young and the young at heart. K-Pop Dance Heroes features live vocalists and is filled with high energy, synchronized choreography and exceptional harmonies.

DISCOUNTS APPLY

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatrical Ltd. on behalf of The Rodgers and Hammerstein organization

Malvern Theatres Young Company presents Queen and Ben Elton’s worldwide smash-hit musical We Will Rock You.

Set in a post-apocalyptic future where individuality has been outlawed and music is controlled by algorithms, the story follows two young revolutionaries who dare to defy the system to save rock ‘n’ roll.

This fist-pumping, foot-stomping anthem to freedom and self-expression is a musical for our time—unapologetically bold and filled with the timeless power of Queen’s legendary music, featuring more than 20 iconic hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are the Champions, Somebody to Love, Don’t Stop Me Now, and of course, We Will Rock You.

With over 7 million fans rocked in its original 12-year West End run, We Will Rock You made history as the longestrunning show at London’s Dominion Theatre. A global phenomenon, WWRY has been performed in 28 countries and seen by more than 16 million people worldwide.

Following the huge success of last year’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar, this talented young company returns under the direction and choreography of Andy Reiss and Katie Leeming of Beyond the Barricade to deliver a lively, inventive take on this explosive, rock-infused spectacle—celebrating the power of music and individuality and leaving audiences cheering for more.

and Script by BEN ELTON Music and Lyrics by QUEEN

BRIAN MAY, ROGER TAYLOR & MIKE DIXON

Something is rotten in Old London Town…

In Victorian England, a rotten, raspberry blower is claiming the lives of the upper-classes. The dark alleyways and moonlit graveyards of London are alive with the repetitive dins of the Phantom. Inspector Corner of the Yard and his faithful sidekick, Sergeant Bowles, are fed up with these din-dins. The case is afoot. Will the Phantom be uncloaked? All will be revealed… particularly if the Phantom uncloaks himself.

Beethoven – Haydn – Schubert

Conducted by Leon Bosch | Trumpet solo David Blackadder

Beethoven Coriolan Overture

Haydn Trumpet Concerto

Schubert Symphony No. 9 in C Major ‘The Great’

One of the world’s finest period-instrument orchestras, The Hanover Band makes a first visit to Malvern with this large-scale programme, which includes Haydn’s famous trumpet concert (the first composed for the then newly-invented valve trumpet) and Schubert’s Symphony No.9

‘The Great C Major’.

THE BEST OF G&S

The National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company return to Malvern with a new one-night concert performance: The Best of G&S. Featuring 19 orchestral musicians and 5 solo singers, included celebrated G&S favourite Simon Butteriss, presents favourite moments from The Mikado, HMS Pinafore, Trial by Jury, The Pirates of Penzance and more …

Gaza. Ukraine. Syria. Sudan. Yemen. The world is facing more armed conflicts than at any point in decades, and Jeremy Bowen has reported from the centre of nearly all of them. As the BBC‘s International Editor, Jeremy has spent over 40 years covering more than 90 countries and 20 wars. From El Salvador in 1989 to the frontlines today, he has interviewed world leaders, documented war crimes, been shot at, and survived to tell the stories. But something has changed. Israel imposes restrictions on foreign journalists from entering Gaza. Russia controls the narrative in occupied Ukraine. Governments from Syria to Sudan restrict access, manipulate information, and discredit reporters who contradict official accounts. In the age of social media, competing claims flood our screens, but who is telling the truth? And how do we know?

New Dawn Fades - A Play

About Joy Division and Manchester tells the story of four ordinary lads who, inspired by the punk revolution of 1970s Manchester, came together to form one of the most influential bands of all time, Joy Division. Following the untimely death of lead singer Ian Curtis, the band went on to huge world-wide success as New Order. Written by the award-winning Brian Gorman, New Dawn Fades is a spellbinding journey of love, passion, grief, and of course music, drawing inspiration from the enigmatic lyrics of Ian Curtis, with a soundtrack featuring iconic hits of the late 1970s UK music scene, including of course Joy Division.

“THE

PLAY IS A BEAUTIFUL CRAFTED AND EMOTIONAL HOMAGE TO A HUGELY INFLUENTIAL AND TALENTED BAND.”

Tony Clarke (Louder Than War)

– The Punk Site

The Rocket Man is the world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon, playing to audiences all around the world and we are delighted to announce our UK tour for 2026. So, catch a star if you can, and wish for something special as we ask you, are you ready for love? No one else recreates the flamboyant megastar with as much vigour and brilliance. Join us as The Rocket Man and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits, including, Saturday Night’s Alright, Crocodile Rock, I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues, Daniel, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom, Your Song and many, many more.

In 2012, Wilko Johnson, the iconic rock star and founder of legendary Essex band Dr Feelgood, was told he had inoperable cancer and a year to live. Refusing all treatment, he decided to spend his last months living meaningfully: seeing the people, places and things which meant most to him during his remarkable life. Then, a miracle happened…

A play with live music comes to Malvern, direct from the Leicester Square Theatre in London’s West End and before that, from the Southwark Playhouse, following critical and audience acclaim in its initial run at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch in 2024.

HHHH

“GLORIOUSLY RAW…

SUPERBLY PLAYED … THEY DO IT RIGHT” Daily Mirror

HHHH

“INTOXICATING…

STRIKINGLY POIGNANT” Reviews Hub

“A STONKING STAR TURN … JOHNSON WILLIS IS MAGNIFICENT” Guardian

With fewer than 650 people having reached Earth’s orbit, nobody is more qualified than Tim Peake to celebrate the historic achievements and human endeavours of space exploration. From the first forays into space in the 1950s, to the first human missions destined for Mars, Tim will traverse the final frontier, recounting the awe-inspiring endeavours of astronauts across the ages, Tim will reveal what spaceflight is truly like: from the wondrous view of Earth, living in weightlessness, the unique dangers and unexpected moments of humour, to the years of training and psychological and physical pressures that an astronaut has to take on. Come and join Tim for this one-of-akind show.

Sat 3rd Oct 2pm £44.24

Price includes 12% booking fee

Returning to Malvern

Theatres with his brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee’s unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up?

Stewart Lee (“The world’s greatest living stand-up comedian” The Times), is in danger of being left behind. He’s approaching sixty with debilitating health conditions, his TV profile has diminished, and his once BAFTA awardwinning style of stand-up seems obsolete. But can Lee unleash his inner Man-Wulf to position himself alongside comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais and Jordan Peterson at the forefront of side-splitting stadium-stuffing shit-posting?

Tues 6th & Wed 7th October 7.30pm £35.84 Ages 14+

Price includes 12% booking fee

Tracy-Ann Oberman stars as Geri Essendine in this new production of Noel Coward’s celebrated and hilarious portrayal of the temptations and pitfalls of theatrical celebrity.

Geri Essendine is a hugely successful actress (who has been 39 for the best part of a decade). Her personality, wit and charm have earned her a legion of devoted fans, young and old, and a coterie of friends, acquaintances and hangers-on.

Just as she is about to depart for a tour of Africa, Geri finds herself besieged by a bevvy of would-be lovers, not to mention her longsuffering secretary, estranged husband and an obsessed young playwright. Will she ever disentangle herself from their tightening clutches and incessant demands? And deep down, does she really want to…?

Known to millions from iconic roles in EastEnders, Doctor Who and Friday Night Dinner. Tracy-Ann Oberman returns to the stage following her highly acclaimed performance in The Merchant of Venice 1936. Lindsay Posner, fresh from his West End triumphs of Noises Off starring Felicity Kendal, A View From the Bridge starring Dominic West and The Deep Bue Sea starring Tamsin Greig, directs.

“They defend me. They attack me. It seems to me the world is consumed with curiosity about me and will remain so for the rest of time. And I will tell you why. They do want the answer. They want the mystery.”

July 1918. Tsar Nicholas II and his family are brutally executed by the Bolsheviks in Ekaterinburg. Two years later in Berlin, a woman is pulled from a canal after a failed attempt to take her own life and is placed in an institutional facility.

As Doctors and police puzzle over her identity, she slowly begins to reveal details about her past that bring about the suspicion that she may in fact be the Grand Duchess Anastasia, the heir to the Romanov fortune.

Inspired by the true story of Anne Manahan, whose thirty-year battle for recognition as the last surviving Romanov was one of the most popular historical mysteries of the twentieth century.

Jenny Seagrove (Judge John Deed) reprises her critically acclaimed performance in Royce Ryton’s The Anastasia File, as part of The Theatre Royal Windsor Season on tour.

Directed by Roy Marsden, Seagrove is joined by Simon Shepherd (Peak Practice), Ashley D. Gayle (The Shawshank Redemption) and Rosie Thomson (EastEnders).

Memory, fact and fiction intertwine in this thrilling and moving drama that will keep you guessing long after the curtain falls.

“I’ve had nearly eighteen years of yesterdays and tomorrows,and tonight I must remember as many of them as I can. Tonight, more than any other night of my life, I want to feel alive!”

Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night, he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights. Matt Rawle (Cabaret, Evita, Les Misérables) will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. This spectacular production directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians, acrobats and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for!

12% booking fee

includes 12% booking fee

TAKE PART malverntheatres

Yeehaw! Round up your family and friends for a boot-scootin’ good time this half term.

Tuesday 17th February 10.30am-12 noon Ages 5+

Magical Creatures Clay Play

Join us for a familyfun, hands-on workshop where you can use unfired clay and natural materials to sculpt your very own magical creatures.

Wednesday 18th February 10.30am-12.30pm Ages 4+

BOOKING INFORMATION

Box Office: 01684 892277 (10.30am-8pm Monday-Saturday)

Online Bookings: malvern-theatres.co.uk

Malvern Theatres is situated in Grange Road, near the centre of Great Malvern, near to the Priory Church, Abbey Hotel and the Malvern Splash Leisure Centre. The postcode for the Malvern Theatres is WR14 3HB and GPS co-ordinates to the front of the building are N52 06.633; W002 19.632.

MAP

There are a number of car parks within easy walking distance of the theatres. These are indicated on the map overleaf. The long-stay car park in Priory Road is particularly recommended (co-ordinates N52 06.576; W002 19.443). From here, it’s a short walk past the Splash Leisure Centre into Priory Park and the theatre’s park-side entrance.

By Train

Visitors arriving by train should alight at Great Malvern Station (and not Malvern Link Station). Malvern Theatres is a 5-10 minute walk from Great Malvern Station.

By Bus

Local bus services stopping under 200 metres from the theatre are run by First Group, who run routes to and from nearby towns and villages as well as to Worcester City and Hereford. To plan your journey, please see www.firstgroup.com.

BOOKING & HERITAGE FEES:

Tickets sold are subject to a booking fee of 12% of ticket value. This fee includes postage where applicable. Bronze, Silver and Gold Members of the theatre are exempt from booking fees. Film showings (excluding live and recorded broadcasts) are also exempt from booking fees. The prices quoted in this brochure are inclusive of booking fees so the price printed is the price paid. Included within the price is a £3 per ticket contribution to our Heritage Fund.

GROUP DISCOUNT

Buy 5 full price tickets for the same performance; get a 6th free. Buy 19 or more tickets and save up to 25% on the full price. Certain productions only, please ask when booking.

STANDBY

Tickets at a reduced rate may be available on the day of a performance to Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Members of Malvern Theatres and to members of the Malvern Theatres Standby Club.

LATECOMERS

To limit disturbance to audiences and artists, latecomers can only be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. For certain events, it may not be possible to admit anyone once the performance has started. Please note that readmission during the performance cannot always be guaranteed and you may not be able to return to your original seat.

ACCESS FACILITIES

There are spaces for wheelchair users at all performances and film screenings in all four of our auditoria.

Step-free seating is available in the Festival Theatre stalls when accessed through Door 1. The cinema stalls are also step free.

Limited Blue Badge spaces are located in the bays to the right of the Grange Road entrance (free of charge) and in the public car park beside the traffic lights (charges apply). The layby at the front of the building may be used for drop-offs and pick-ups but we kindly ask guests to refrain from parking there for the duration of the show.

Accessible toilets are available on Levels 0, 1 and 2.

A Changing Places Facility is available on Level 1.

A Sennheiser hearing assistance system is available in all four auditoria and can be accessed with or without a hearing aid. Free receivers and headsets can be collected from the cloakroom from 30 minutes prior to the beginning of a performance or screening.

Audio-Described performances offer a live description, through headsets, of what’s happening on stage.

We welcome assistance dogs. They can be taken into the performance or left with a member of staff.

Signed performances with British Signed Language Interpretation.

Relaxed performances and film screenings are specifically designed for people who find regular performance settings challenging. We extend a warm welcome to people who feel overwhelmed by the ordinary performance environment. These relaxed performances are open to anyone who would benefit from a relaxed, non-judgemental atmosphere including (but not limited to) people living with dementia; people with an Autism Spectrum Condition; people with learning difficulties; people with sensory or communication difficulties; parents with young babies; and anyone who feels they would benefit from a more supportive and inclusive experience.

The services of the theatre ushers and programme sellers are kindly given voluntarily by members of the Malvern Theatre Association.

Administration (no bookings): 01684 569256

Scene Bistro: 01684 567751 bistrobookings@malvern-theatres.co.uk

Fred Moroni - Chief Executive

Zoe Hutton & Toby Burchell - Theatre Managers

To opt out from postal mailings of our season brochure, please contact the box oﬃce in person, by phone on 01684 892277 or email boxoﬃce@malvern-theatres.co.uk

All details are correct at the time of going to press.

FESTIVAL

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 *