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Congleton Information Centre can be contacted on 01260 271095 or by email.
Presented by Trinity Operatic Society
Based on Puccini’s opera La Boheme, RENT follows a year in the lives of a group of young artists living a Bohemian lifestyle in New York City’s East Village in the late 20th century. Life is tough: in addition to being too poor to pay rent on their apartments, several are HIV positive and struggling with the AIDS epidemic, drugs and the constant threat of homelessness.
RENT is seen by some as somewhat autobiographical in nature because at the time Larson wrote it, he himself was struggling to make ends meet, and homelessness and squatting was rife. In 1995, police force was in fact used to evict squatters from the East Village. The AIDS epidemic was also at its height in America and the leading cause of death for all Americans aged 25-44, and Larson lost several close friends through it. He was therefore seeking a medium to raise awareness and honour his lost friends.
The musical claims: there is ‘no day but today’, and whilst it deals with themes of loss, love, sex, life and death, the relationship of Angel and Collins delivers a message of hope and how to live life to the fullest without fear.
Director: Kalini Kent
Musical Director: Mike Richardson
Choreographer: Alison Jones
Dates:
6th – 10th March 2018
Tickets:
£8 - £14
Available online from www.trinityaos.co.uk
or call 01260 271095 (Congleton TIC)
Presented by Centre Stage Youth Theatre Company
A musical by Alain Boubul and Jean-Michel Schonberg. School Edition special adaptation licensed by MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL and CAMERON MACKINTOSH (OVERSEAS) LIMITED
Following on from the incredible success of ‘Phantom of the Opera’, Centre Stage is excited and proud to present ‘Les Misérables’, one of the most iconic musicals ever written.
This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and, not only becomes an honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving father to his adopted daughter, Cosette. However, he has violated his parole in the process. The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible, consequently pursues him.
Only years later, after Valjean proves his mettle during a bloody student uprising and saves the life of a young man hopelessly in love with Cosette, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed.
Tuesday 20th March to Saturday 24th March at 7.30pm.
Tickets £12 available from centrestageytc.co.uk or the TIC on 01260 271095
Film at Daneside
A thrilling and inspiring true story begins at the precipice of World War II as, within days of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill (Academy Award nominee Gary Oldman) must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials: exploring a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi Germany, or standing firm to fight for the ideals, liberty and freedom of a nation. As the unstoppable Nazi forces roll across Western Europe and the threat of invasion is imminent, and with an unprepared public, a skeptical King, and his own party plotting against him, Churchill must withstand his darkest hour, rally a nation, and attempt to change the course of world history.
Tickets: £5.00 available from Congleton Tourist Information Centre - 01260 271095
Presented by Congleton Players Amateur Theatre Club
Constellations by Nick Payne
Directed by Beckie Morley
Assisted by Joe Stevenson
By special arrangement with Curtis Brown
Constellations tells the story of two people, Roland and Marianne and explores the deepest depths of their relationship and what could have happened if they had done things differently in another universe. A heart-warming comedy that manages to touch every emotion, the play follows the ups and downs of their relationship from the beginning to the end.
Constellations premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in January 2012 and the play received strong reviews from critics and subsequently transferred to the Duke of York’s Theatre in the West End in November 2012. Constellations was named as the winner of the best play category at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards making the 29 year Nick Payne the youngest ever winner of the award.
Dates:
Tuesday 24th – Saturday 28th April 2018 at 7.30 pm
Tickets:
£8 (£7 Concessions) each night
For information and tickets contact Congleton TIC on 01260 271095 or visit
www.congletonplayers.com
Why not enjoy a superb two course dinner at a cost of £11 per person ahead of visiting the theatre to watch Congleton Players in action at Bojangles Brasserie in central Congleton? PRE-THEATRE DINNER TICKETS TO BE PURCHASED ALONGSIDE THE STANDARD THEATRE TICKET.
Presented by Congleton Amateur Youth Theatre
Wind in the Willows , by Kenneth Grahame, specially adapted for the stage by Gill Morrell. The rural tranquillity of life on the river bank and its inhabitants - Mole, Ratty, Badger et al. - is shattered by the eccentric behaviour of Mr Toad of Toad Hall. Following an incident with a motor car, Toad is arrested by his arch enemies the weasels and sentenced to life in prison. But he escapes, and after a series of adventures returns to Toad Hall, to find that it has been occupied by the Weasels. An exciting conclusion is assured as his friends rally round in his hour of need.
A rollicking adventure story, suitable for all the family
Production Team:
Director: Darren Brown
Assisted by: Louise Carter
Dates:
Thursday 10th May – Saturday12th May 2018
Saturday Matinee 12th May 2018
Tickets available from
Sue Beech - 01260 280417
Congleton Tourist Information Centre - 01260 271095
www.congletonyouththeatre.com and follow the link.
Ticket Prices
Thurs 10th May - £6; Fri 11th May - £7;
Sat 12th May - Matinee - £6; Sat 12th May - £7.
'Finding Your Feet’ follows ‘Lady’ Sandra Abbott as she tries to rebuild her life after discovering that her husband of forty years is having an affair.
Moving in with her estranged sister Bif, she reluctantly allows herself to be dragged along to the local community dance class, where a new lease on life, new friends, and – possibly – new romance await her.
A brilliant British cast
In the UK, we’re lucky to have a strong tradition of “actoors” rather than stars – theatrically trained to enjoy a longevity in their careers that isn’t necessarily the norm elsewhere.
Far from throwing a few hot young things at a poster and hoping for the best, the most successful British rom-coms have one thing in common, and that’s an impressive cast of homegrown talent.
In the vein of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Calendar Girls and Bridget Jones’s Diary, the cast of Finding Your Feet reads like a who’s who of British greats, including Imelda Staunton, Joanna Lumley, Celia Imrie and Timothy Spall, all giving fantastic performances that prove they’re still very much at the top of their game, darling...
Tickets: £5.00 available from Congleton Tourist Information Centre - 01260 271095
Performed by a multi-award winning band who have headlined the 'International Guitar Festival' on several occasions, this is a Queen show like no other.
From numerous Queen conventions to TV appearances, Ga Ga have consistently proved why they are so highly rated by critics and audiences alike. There are no wigs, no make-up, no false moustaches but instead a host of massive Queen songs played like they were meant to be.
Stunning - Official Queen fan club
Superb - Brian May
Tickets: £15 in advace.
Please contact Congleton Tourist Information Centre on 01260 271095, go online to https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/venue/EIDIIJ
Tickets on the door on the day - £17.
Tickets £15 are available on-line and through Congleton Tourist Information Centre 01260 271095
Presented by Trinity Operatic Society
Trinity Amateur Operatic Society presents 'The Show 2018', the first in an annual series of fundraising charity concerts. This year's production includes songs from Queen, Dear Evan Hansen, the Greatest Showman, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Hair and Bat out of Hell.
This really will be a show you do not want to miss! Performed by some of the very best talent in the North West, delivering stunning vocals, energetic dance routines and incredible ensemble numbers.
Not only are we raising funds for TAOS, but also for 'The Samaritans U.K.'
Without your support these shows are not possible and we really need your help. So please, come down, support local theatre and an amazing charity.
Directors – Sara Hawley & Simon Matthews
Musical Directors – Mike Richardson & Richard Tadman
Choreographer – Liv Riseley
Tickets £10 from Congleton TIC or online at www.trinityaos.co.uk
Directed by: Mike Newell
Cast: Lily James, Matthew Goode, Jessica Brown Findlay, Katherine Parkinson, Glen Powell, Penelope Wilton, Tom Courtenay
A writer forms an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey Island in the aftermath of World War II, when she decides to write a book about their experiences during the war.
A correspondence begins between Juliet Ashton(James) and members of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, with them sharing their experiences of Nazi Occupied Guernsey. When an idea for a book catches Juliet she goes to visit the island, making lifelong friends and taking life changing steps along the way. This book is told by way of letters and as the reader, you become enchanted by the writers of them and the love Juliet comes to feel for each of the Islanders; Dawsey, Amelia, Isola, Eben, Kit and Elizabeth. A beautiful story of love, friendship and the sadness of friends lost.
Tickets: £5.00 available from Congleton Tourist Information Centre - 01260 271095
Presented by Congleton Players Amateur Theatre Club
A Festival of One-Act Plays
One-Act Plays Co-Ordinator – David McCaddon
Assisted by David Burt
Festival Background
Held every two years the Players first ever Playwriting Competition was launched in September 1998 and its founder and organiser (and now Chairman) Annabelle Hull was thrilled to receive nine entries!
The second competition in 2000 produced some 21 entries and from then on the number of entries increased as has the standard of play. With the launch in 2012 of the Player’s website (www.congletonplayers.com) some 121 plays were received for the competition.
Altogether the Players have now showcased some forty-eight plays – all written especially for The Players since 1998. This means of course that the writers have had the privilege and joy of seeing their words and ideas come to life on stage.
This year will be no exception with a record total of some 440 entries received!
The audience on the night will each cast their vote for the winning play with a prize of £150 to the successful author!
An evening at the theatre not to be missed
Why not enjoy a superb two course dinner at a cost of £11 per person ahead of visiting the theatre to watch Congleton Players in action at Bojangles Brasserie in central Congleton? PRE-THEATRE DINNER TICKETS TO BE PURCHASED ALONGSIDE THE STANDARD THEATRE TICKET.
Date:
Saturday 7th July 2018 at 7.30pm
Tickets:
£8 (Concessions £7)
Information and tickets contact Congleton TIC on 01260 271095 or visit www.congletonplayers.com
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