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An Officer & A Gentleman returns to Opera House

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  AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN  THE MUSICAL, I was lucky enough to interview the man who wrote this musical! BASED ON THE HIT 1980s FILM TO EMBARK ON UK TOUR FROM 23 FEBRUARY 2024     Prepare to be swept off your feet - the Curve production of  AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL  is returning to the UK! The show opens at The Alexandra, Birmingham, on 23 February 2024 and will be heading to the Manchester Opera House from 30 April – 4 May 2024.   Based on the 1982 film starring Richard Gere,  AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL  has a book by Douglas Day Stewart & Sharleen Cooper Cohen and will be directed by Artistic Director of Curve, Nikolai Foster, with choreography by Joanna Goodwin.   Casting to be announced.   AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL  is based on the award-winning 80s movie which starred Richard Gere. This timeless story of love, courage, and redemption will make your heart soar and leave you breathless, longing for more. Be part of the emotional journey o

Bluey's Big Play at The Lowry

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                Press Release: Thursday 22 June BLUEY’S BIG PLAY BLUEY  AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE   BROUGHT TO REAL LIFE IN SMASH-HIT THEATRE SHOW FOR A UK AND IRELAND PREMIERE TOUR   The Lowry, Salford   Wednesday 31 st  July – Sunday 11 th  August 2024 For the first time ever, hit theatre tour  Bluey’s Big Play  will visit the UK following sell-out shows across Australia and the US and will arrive at  The Lowry, Salford  from  Wednesday 31 st  July to Sunday 11 Aug  2024 .   Tickets go on sale next week.   Bluey’s Big Play , a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the BAFTA & Emmy® award-winning children’s television series produced by Ludo Studio which airs on Disney+ and CBeebies, will hit the road in December this year and tour the UK and Ireland until summer 2024. ★★★★★   “A glorious celebration of everything you love about the show”  - The Guardian   “There’s no better show to inspire a lifelong love of the stage in your littlies”  - Courier Mail, Brisbane   “This show has

Tatton celebrates The Tiger Who Came To Tea!

Tatton Park Celebrates ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’and ‘Mog the Forgetful Cat’ stories this summer! 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Judith Kerr, bestselling author, and illustrator. She has captured the imaginations of generations of little and not so little readers, with her endearing stories about “a big furry, stripy tiger” and a very forgetful cat called Mog! To kick off the summer celebrations, in partnership with Judith’s publisher, HarperCollins Children’s Books, Tatton Park will be giving away free Tiger chocolate treats, in the gardens on 14 June, the date that would have been Judith’s 100 th birthday. There’s plenty of ways for everyone to join in the celebrations and roarsome summer adventures:  The Conservatory and gardens host a small exhibition where grown-ups can learn more about Judith, whilst little ones can discover The Tiger Who Came to Tea, tea-party trail which has been a big hit with families this spring.  Mog the Forgetful Cat will start the Farm’

Royal Exchange New Season

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  2023 Autumn Winter Season Announced!   Royal Exchange Theatre   This Autumn Winter the Royal Exchange is fuelled by love, embracing the electrifying, heart-brea king, suffocating power of love in all its forms. Epic classic tales are retold with fresh perspectives by some of the UK’s most exceptional playwrights and theatre makers, revealing just how much these stories remain relevant today.  The season ends with the World Premiere of the 2019 Bruntwood Prize winning play - a stunning contemporary piece of writing for 2024.  Priority booking opens today (Thurs 8 June) from 11am for Members Tickets on general sale, Tues 13 June from 11am GREAT EXPECTATIONS By  Charles Dickens, a dapted by Tanika Gupta A Royal Exchange Theatre and Tamasha co-production Directed by  Pooja Ghai 8 Sep – 7 Oct 2023   Bengal, 1903. For one Indian boy destiny is found on the banks of the River Padma before the Goddess Lakshmi. Here a promise is made. Born out of terror or kindness the choice Pipli makes tha