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The Metamorphosis

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‘As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a monstrous insect.’

The Metamorphosis is a new adaptation of Franz Kafka’s classic story of a man whose society causes him to feel so isolated and worthless that he physically transforms into a giant insect. Kafka’s Prague in 1915 was full of confusing bureaucracy, indecipherable rules and regulations and a host of reasons why Gregor should grow to consider himself utterly worthless.

The busy, successful and popular inhabitants of this world serve only to show Gregor just how far removed he is from their status.

Franz Kafka’s story of a misfit trying to adapt to his busy world is as relevant now as it ever was.

This new adaptation explores the many aspects of modern life which conspire to isolate us from each other, and what it is about being human which brings us closer together.

Download the Metamorphosis Education Resource pack here

 

The Ultimate Bubble Show

Get ready for ‘The Ultimate Bubble Show’ coming to the Gatehouse on March 27. The Ultimate Bubble Show is a joyful romp and artistic treat for all the family.  Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble.

𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬. Experience the best in soap bubble entertainment. The show has a lively and exciting storyline which enthrals and captivates with exciting stunts, amazing magic and spectacular bubble displays. It’s full of surprises, audience participation and games with a splash of science suitable for children and adults of all ages with a sense of fun. This is an event you will remember and talk about for years as these are not ordinary bubbles; they’re MASSIVE bubbles, FIRE bubbles, EXPLODING bubbles, STEAM bubbles, COLOURFUL bubbles, MICRO bubbles, PING PONG bubbles, FAIRGROUND bubbles, SPACE bubbles, SNOW bubbles, SNAKE bubbles and even TASTY bubbles. Then there are not one but two beds of nails, swords, whips and an extreme sponsored walk amongst other anti-bubble obstacles to overcome as we try to find The Ultimate Bubble.

Ray Bubbles, the mastermind behind Paris Bubbles, a renowned name in the world of bubble artistry, has long been recognized for his expertise and passion in pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with soap bubbles.

Thank ABBA For The Music

For one night only Thank ABBA For The Music celebrates the global pop phenomenon’s legendary 1974 Eurovision victory with their special 50th Anniversary show.

Featuring all of ABBA’s iconic hits, including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! SOS, Voulez-Vous and of course, Waterloo and many more!

Complete with a dynamic cast of outstanding singers, dazzling choreography, and interactive video projection, early booking is advised for what promises to be a high-octane extravaganza for ABBA-lovers everywhere!

Disclaimer: Thank Abba For The Music is a tribute show and is not affiliated or endorsed by the original artist or management company.

Barry Steele Presents: The Roy Orbison Story

The one and only Barry Steele is set to put the rock back into ‘The Big O’ as he takes to the stage to commemorate this legend in the West End production ‘The Roy Orbison Story’.

Get ready for an upbeat night of solid gold hits and contemporary genius as Barry Steele and a fabulous cast of musicians and singers, celebrate the late 80s when The Big O was on the cusp of a phenomenal return to superstardom.

Barry is joined on stage a five-piece band and sensational guest pianist Boogie Williams as the production present original material written but never sung by Roy Orbison and showcase elements of the symphonic orchestration first heard on the recently released Albums.

This top-class production also features chart-busting hits originally performed by Roy Orbison’s friends and culminates in a stunningly brilliant accolade as the whole cast comes together to pay homage to the original super group ‘The Traveling Wilburys.’

With a feel good factor built-in, this show really does have something for everyone!

Barry Steele has been stunning audiences with his uncanny ability to recreate the vocal talents of the legendary Roy Orbison, winning rave reviews across the globe. His vocal talents are quite simply ‘True Identikit Brilliance.’

Simon and Garfunkel: Through the Years

Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years. 

Performed by Bookends

Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years is the most authentic sounding concert to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes & Pete Richards, Bookends have toured the globe extensively with their concerts being described as ‘simply breath-taking’.

Performing the songs in a truly captivating way, against a backdrop of iconic imagery, their delicate recreation of the unmistakable sound of the American folk-rock duo is something of a masterpiece. Bookends have been performing their unique, world-class concert to audiences in some of the finest theatres and concert halls across the UK, Europe and the United States.

Hear many of the hits such as The Sound of Silence, Mrs Robinson, The Boxer and Bookends’ own beautiful rendition of the unforgettable Bridge Over Troubled Water. This is without doubt the closest thing to Simon & Garfunkel touring the world today.

 

Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Show: The Green River Tour

The UK #1 Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Show bring you “The Green River Tour” celebrating Creedence Clearwater Revival’s #1 Album “Green River” and their #1 hit single “Bad Moon Rising”.

Experience a two hour nostalgia trip back to 1969, the heady days of Woodstock and one of the most important musical periods in history, along with all the greatest hits including Proud Mary, Have You Ever Seen The Rain, Fortunate Son and many more. Selling out venues internationally, they were invited to perform at The O2Arena VIP Lounge in 2018 for guests at Fogerty’s show.

‘Review are established as the definitive tribute among theatre audiences, with an authentic, honest and power-packed celebration of the Creedence legacy. They conjure up the full throttle, high-energy experience of seeing Creedence on stage in their prime, and six decades on, we experience the spirit of Creedence reprised with passion and fire.

Mark Simmons: Quip Off The Mark

UK Comics’ Comic 2022 – Best Act

“One of the UK’s pre-eminent pun merchants…the quickest quipster in showbusiness.” – Evening Standard

As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ MARK SIMMONS brings his brand-new show on the road.

Mark recently joined Dara O’Brian and Hugh Dennis on BBC2’s Mock The Week as a semi-regular on the show and now brings you his hotly-anticipated show Quip Off The Mark. He’s also been appearing on BT Sport’s DIY pundit and The Rugby’s On.

Mark has also appeared in other TV shows such as ITV’s Out There, BBC Radio 4ExtraStands Up, a Channel 4 pilot starring alongside Bridget Christie, as well as BBC3’s One For The Road.

Mark also hosted News-ish and Film-ish on Fubar Radio alongside co-host Seann Walsh. And now is enjoying further success with his solo podcast, Jokes With Mark Simmons, where he invites a fellow comic, such as Gary Delaney and Milton Jones to discuss jokes that they’ve written but simply just haven’t worked.

This isn’t your average one-liner show as there is the running theme throughout. This year Mark’s parents have sold the house he grew up in and has to collect his box of stuff from the loft. Come discover what’s in the box in this top-level one-liner show structured in a way you’ve never seen before.

“Master of one-liners…his (show) consist(s) of literally one liner after one liner, with one or two breaks for the audience to catch their breath before another assault on the laughter and muscles with the next segment.” One4Review ★★★★★

“Absolutely hilarious.” The Scotsman ★★★★

“A lot of excellent funny one-liners.” Bruce Dessau

“A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke writing.” Chortle ★★★★

RUNNER UP DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2022

DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2019 (& 2017)

Nominee Amused Moose: Best Show 2017

The Time Of Our Lives

‘The Time of Our Lives’ – The Ultimate 80’s Mix Tape!

Jump in the DeLorean, throw on those leg warmers and travel back in time to the electric 80’s! An era of memorable movies and timeless tunes!

Re-live the soundtrack of a generation and cut footloose as ‘The Time of Our Lives’ brings you a cocktail of the BEST 80’s music and movie soundtracks! Reminisce on the good old days with charts hits including ‘Club Tropicana’, ‘Rio’, ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’, ‘Relax’, ‘Little Respect’ to name a few!

Grab the popcorn and sing along to the unforgettable classics from ‘Back to the Future’, ‘Footloose’, ‘Top Gun’, ‘Dirty Dancing’ and more! This really is the dream 80’s mix tape!

Feel ‘The Need for Speed’ and ‘Go Crazy’ as we have ‘The Time of Our Lives’!

 

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Witness a night 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 ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel!

This is a screening of the Red Film Programme. See www.banff-uk.com for more.

 

 

Josh Pugh – Existin’ La Vida Loca

Winner of English Comedian of the Year and viral sensation Josh Pugh returns with a brand-new tour all about enjoying yourself and doing your best. Do you ever feel like you’re not enjoying yourself as much as you should? Ever been at a party and thought “what’s this all about?” Ever sat on a rollercoaster and felt nothing?

Well, Josh has (a lot). He’s also conscious about marketing a show to people who don’t outwardly enjoy things, but here we are.
Josh Pugh is a comedian and writer from the Midlands. He has amassed over 10 million views on social media and his TV appearances include The Last Leg (Channel 4), As Yet Untitled (Dave), Mock The Week (BBC Two), Late Night Mash (BBC Two), Unforgiveable (Dave), Comedy Central Live (Comedy Central), Match of the Day X (BBC One), and Hypothetical (Dave), Live at the Moth Club (Dave), as well as hosting the BBC New Comedy Awards (BBC Three) as their new head judge.

Josh has performed several critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe shows and regularly headlines the biggest clubs across the country. He has also been tour support for comedians Kevin Bridges, Ricky Gervais and Joe Lycett and performed in Australia.

For the past 10 years, Josh has played for England’s Partially Sighted football team and has been in 3 World Championships. They compete in the IBSA World games in Birmingham this Summer, the largest high-level international event for athletes with visual impairments in the world. He is also creator of cult FA coaching account @GrassrootsCoac5 on Twitter, and recently published a spin-off book ‘Grassroots: A Step Dad’s Quest For Silverware’ – available on Amazon.

‘A stealthy, clever and heartwarming show’ THE GUARDIAN‘A must-see stand up’ ROLLING STONE

‘Stirringly excellent’ THE LIST