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All Classical Music Explained

Rainer Hersch’s hilarious show, All Classical Music Explained – Live!, returns to UK theatres this autumn.

Rainer Hersch is half German, half English, which means he’d like to take over the world but he’s too polite…

His comedy show All Classical Music Explained has been broadcast by BBC Radio 4 in a 6-part series and sold out festivals across the world from Scotland to New Zealand. At its heart are those difficult questions: “why is organ music so boring?”; “what did Mozart steal from ABBA?” and “what do conductors actually do?” Whether you are a music professor or can’t tell string quartets from a string vest, relax: All Classical Music Explained will teach you nothing but it will make you laugh. Really laugh.

Rainer Hersch is a pianist, conductor and stand-up comedian who has appeared on every major comedy stage in Britain and abroad. In the UK he is known for his many radio appearances on ‘Loose Ends’, BBC Radio 4 documentaries and series about musical comedians of the past including All the Right Notes, Not Necessarily in the Right Order. As a conductor his credits include Friday Night is Music Night, and tours with orchestras from the Tasmanian Symphony to the St Petersburg Philharmonic.

Beyond the Barricade

Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is back. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences return over and over again for more than 25 years.

Enjoy numbers from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, West Side Story, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon, Hamilton and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables!

The concert tour will feature Andy Reiss, David Fawcett, Katie Leeming and Sarah Ryan who have all played principal roles in both the West End and UK Tours of Les Misérables, together with a live band who capture the feel of the original orchestrations of the chosen musicals.

To this day every musical note is still played and sung live – very rare indeed. Beyond the Barricade gives musical theatre songs a bold concert format treatment – but with the conviction and intention to deliver the material as if the audience are watching the original performance.

Pre-show meals are available for this show.
Served in the Piano Bar from 5pm. Booking is highly recommended.
Call the Box Office on 01305 783225 to reserve your table.

Important Information

Please note that while the auditorium is seated, some guests may choose to stand or dance. If you wish to do so, please move to the sides or rear so seated guests can still enjoy the show. Some performances actively encourage dancing, please bear this in mind when booking, refunds will not be issued. For safety reasons, dancing is not permitted in the front row of the circle.

WOW Presents We Will Rock You

Are you ready to rock? The music of Queen is coming to Weymouth this November in WOW’s electric production of the global phenomenon, We Will Rock You!

Set in a future where live music is banned and “GaGa kids” only listen to computer-generated pop, a group of rebels—the Bohemians—fight to rediscover the power of rock ‘n’ roll. Featuring 24 of Queen’s greatest hits, including: Bohemian Rhapsody, Killer Queen, Somebody to Love and We Are the Champions.

This high-octane show is a riotous celebration of individuality, freedom, and the soul-stirring power of rock.

The Award-Winning Team

Brought to you by the same creative powerhouse behind WOW’s acclaimed productions of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Legally Blonde, – Director & Choreographer: Martine Burt and Musical Director, Jessamy Bowditch.

Martine’s productions with WOW have consistently earned top regional awards for choreography, characterisation, and excellence in youth theatre. Expect a visual and sonic spectacular!

Don’t miss out on the most energetic show of the year! Book early for the best seats!

Pre-show meals are available for this show.
Served in the Piano Bar from 5pm. Booking is highly recommended.
Call the Box Office on 01305 783225 to reserve your table.

Important Information

Please note that while the auditorium is seated, some guests may choose to stand or dance. If you wish to do so, please move to the sides or rear so seated guests can still enjoy the show. Some performances actively encourage dancing, please bear this in mind when booking, refunds will not be issued. For safety reasons, dancing is not permitted in the front row of the circle.

The Picture of Dorian Gray – A New Musical

Every picture tells a story…

The Picture of Dorian Gray is a brand-new musical based on Oscar Wilde’s timeless gothic tale.

Starring Kevin Kennedy (Rock of Ages, We Will Rock You, Coronation Street) as Mr Issacs. Dorian Gray has it all – youth, beauty and irresistible charm. But when a single wish binds his fate to a mysterious portrait, he discovers that perfection always comes at a cost.

Outwardly untouched by time and vices, Dorian remains the picture of perfection… while hidden away, his true soul etches itself into the canvas. As he grapples with the notion of possessing immortality and with the assistance of the influential Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian descends into an ever more debauched lifestyle of increasingly questionable morality. All the while, the painting absorbs his sins and wrongdoings into its canvas.

A powerful original score brings Victorian London to life in this dramatic new musical which is faithful to the original novel. Lavish, haunting and unforgettable, this is a story where nothing is quite as it seems – and every desire leaves its mark!

CONTENT GUIDANCE:

Haze, loud noises including gunshots, simulated smoking, flashing lights, strobe effects and adult themes including murder, suicide and sex.

The Phantoms Starring Lee Mead

West End and TV sensation Lee Mead stars in THE PHANTOMS

In this spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time, The Phantoms take us on a magical journey through iconic shows such as Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph, and of course, The Phantom of the Opera.

Featuring former Phantoms direct from the West End production of “The Phantom of the Opera” alongside West End and TV star Lee Mead, the sensational cast take you on a journey through the best of the West End, Broadway, and beyond from modern day smash hits to unbeatable classics.

Plus, discover how Lee Mead went from the dressing rooms of Phantom to the living rooms of the nation on his way to winning BBC’s Any Dream Will Do. With beautiful vocal arrangements, spectacular close part harmony as well as stand out solo performances you certainly won’t want to miss the music of THIS night!

⭐VIP MEET & GREET ADD-ON AVAILABLE £73⭐
Purchase your VIP add-on to meet Lee Mead and the boys before the show at 6pm. Includes a glass of fizz or juice plus a signed poster and photo opportunity.

Click here to buy a VIP Meet & Greet Add-on

Pre-show meals are available for this show.
Served in the Piano Bar from 5pm. Booking is highly recommended.
Call the Box Office on 01305 783225 to reserve your table.

Important Information

Please note that while the auditorium is seated, some guests may choose to stand or dance. If you wish to do so, please move to the sides or rear so seated guests can still enjoy the show. Some performances actively encourage dancing, please bear this in mind when booking, refunds will not be issued. For safety reasons, dancing is not permitted in the front row of the circle.

VIP Meet & Greet Add-on: The Phantoms Starring Lee Mead

This is an upgrade package and does not include a ticket to see the show. Tickets must be purchased separately,
Click here to buy a ticket

Meet Lee Mead and the boys before the show at 6pm. Meet and Greet includes a glass of fizz or juice plus a signed poster and photo opportunity.

This is an upgrade package and does not include a show ticket. Tickets must be purchased for this event and must be purchased separately. No refunds or Exchanges.