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2 SHOWS IN ONE NIGHT Pre-Fringe / Pre -Tour Join two of comedy's up and coming hot talents Daman Bamrah & Toussiant Douglass for their new work in progress hour. Daman has tour supported the likes of Munya Chawawa (TaskMaster) Mo Gilligan (Netflix) Babatunde Aleshe (Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo) as well as Jess Fostekew and Jamali Maddix. He was a semifinalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards. His unique perspective on his British Sikh heritage and observations has made his videos go viral across instagram and Tik Tok. Toussaint Douglass is tired of being seen as 'odd' by his peers, family, close friends, agent, fellow beekeepers and long-term partner. He's out to prove he can be just as mainstream as all the big successful comedians. In what he's promising will be a very normal, in no way absurdist at all fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun smiley face show.Star Of: Late Night Mash (DAVE) Outsiders (DAVE) Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (DAVE), Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV) I regret this venue is upstairs and does not have wheelchair access Please note you are booking for a night of comedy and line-up is subject to change

Step into the dazzling yet dangerous world of"THIEVES IN SATIN", the electrifying new production from Moving Stories Dance Company. Inspired by the infamous all-female UK crime syndicate, The Forty Elephants, this breathtaking dance spectacle unravels the story of Diamond Alice, The Bobbed Hair Bandit, and Baby-Faced Maggiewomen who stole more than just riches; they stole the spotlight. Born in the shadows of a Lambeth workhouse, Alice Diamond had no choice but to fight for survival. A master thief by her teens, she rose to power as the formidable Queen of the Forty Elephants, leading a gang of fearless women who lived by their own rules. By the 1920s, they had reached legendary statusdraped in satin, dripping in stolen jewels, and dancing the night away with the very aristocrats they deceived. Now in its third triumphant year, Moving Stories Dance Company has captivated audiences with its bold, narrative-driven productions. Featuring an ensemble of ballet, contemporary, and West End performers, the company is known for blending gripping storytelling with exquisite movement. THIEVES IN SATIN is a thrilling fusion of elegance and danger, a celebration of rebellion and resilience. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the hidden underworld of 1920s Londonwhere crime was an art, and these women were the masters. Dont just watch historyexperience it. Book your tickets now! Age recommendation 12 yrs +

Jessie Reids folk-influenced, percussive fingerstyle guitar playing has drawn comparisons with the likes of Ben Howard, Newton Faulkner, Lucy Rose, and Nick Mulvey. Her latest singles have amassed over six million streams, with support from Spotify editorial curators. Over the past year, she has been featured by BBC 6 Musics Tom Robinson and Chris Hawkins. Recently, Jessie received the 2024 Artist of the Year award from BBC Introducing in Shropshire and was named Artist to Watch in 2023 by Atwood Magazine. She played Glastonbury in 2024 and was long-listed for the Glastonbury Emerging Talent competition in 2019. Jessie has also traveled as far as New York and Brazil in the promotion of her debut singles. Jessie has provided main tour support for Steph Strings, Louden Wainwright III and Dan Owen on their UK tours and has enjoyed supporting artists such as Seafret, Brooke Bentham, Bryde, and Ciaran Lavery over the past few years. With her unique percussive style of laptap guitar playing, Jessie has become a firm Sofar Sounds favorite, performing over 50 Sofar shows across three continents. She has had an exciting summer playing at UK festivals, including Black Deer Festival, Moseley Folk Festival, and Green Gathering. Jessie has previously appeared at 110 Above Festival, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Camper Calling, and Timber Festival. Jessie is currently working on her next EP, set for release in early 2025. She plans to embark on her first headline UK tour in spring 2025 to coincide with the EP release.

Richmond Opera presents a new staging of one of the first great operas, Monteverdi's Orfeo, based on the Greek legend of Orpheus. On their wedding day, Orfeo and Euridice revel in the joy of their love. But their happiness is shattered when Euridice is fatally bitten by a snake. Orfeo, fuelled by passion and armed only with the power of his music, resolves to journey into the Underworld to bring back his beloved. Conductor: Lindsay Bramley. Stage Director: Patricia Gmez. With the Richmond Opera baroque orchestra, soloistsandchorus. Sung in English. Running time: 2h 20m (including a 20 minute interval). Orfeo by arrangement with Chester Music Ltd. Composed by Claudio Monteverdi. English translation by Anne Ridler. John Eliot Gardiner edition.

"Dave thinks differently. Although he doesn't mean to, he stands out. Dave keeps his head down and gets by. Dave knows what he likes; the rain, cars, nice people. Dave meets Emily. Emily is different but, in so many ways, the same." United States of Mind features a mixed cast of learning disabled actors and mainstream actors.

The Molesey Musical Theatre Production of The WeddingSingertakes place at the Cecil Hepworth Playhouse, Walton-on-Thames between Wednesday 14 and Saturday 17 May 2025. There will be a total of 5 performances, including a matinee on Saturday at 2:30pm. Director - James Fortune Musical Director - Barry Pritchard Choreographer - Della Bhujoo The Wedding Singertakes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie,The Wedding Singerssparkling new score does for the 80s whatHairspraydid for the 60s. Just say yes to the most romantic musical in 20 years. Its 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jerseys favourite wedding singer. Hes the life of the party until his own fiancee leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. The Wedding Singer features a large chorus with many featured roles for actors who sing and dancers who act and everyone else, of course ! Book by Music by Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Matthew Sklar Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy Based upon the New Line Cinema film Written by Tim Herlihy This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk