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Alice the Musical

Saturday 1st July at 2.30 pm

Directed by Samantha Swanborough

Based upon the original story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, bt Lewis Carroll. Adapted and dramatised by Mark and Helen Johnson and Richard Davis

Tickets: Adults £10, Children under 16 £6

Two Hilarious comedies

Snakeskin and Fur, Written and Directed by Phill Bingham

Honeymoon Suite by Tony Layton, Directed by Moyra Brookes

Tuesday 20th to Saturday 24th June at 7.45 pm in the Studio

Tickets £12

Snakeskin and Fur

Liberty, a hustler, is searching for a man to help her with a scam. She needs to interview lots of men quickly so uses speed dating and meets Oscar (the best of a bad bunch!). She sets him a test, a short con. She describes how it should work and what he should do, they then try to play it out……….

Honeymoon Suite

Ageing, faded pop star Jet checks into the bridal suite with his new wife Pat, his PA of over 15 years. The marriage is, for him a publicity stunt, not so for her. Francis , the porter, gets drawn into the stunt. During their stay they gradually make discoveries about each other with a surprising conclusion…….

An amateur production by arrangement with Stagescripts Ltd

Bookham Light Operatic Society in association with The Nomads presents:

Orpheus in the Underworld

Directed by Jackie Shearer, Musical Director Laura Brown, Choreographer Samantha Potten

Wed 24th to Sat 27th May at 7.30pm and Sat 27th May at 2.30pm

A comic operetta in three acts. From the original by Hector Cremieux and Ludovic Halvy Music by Jaques Offenbach, New book and lyrics by Phil Park, Music adapted and arranged by Ronald Hanmer

Tickets: Adults 17, Children under 16 £12

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This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International on behalf of Joseph Weinberger Ltd

Two Hilarious Russian Farces

The Bear and The Proposal (part of The Sneeze)

by Anton Chekov, translated and adapted by Michael Frayn

The Bear Directed by Justin Cobb, The Proposal Directed by Murray Stephen

18-22 April at 8pm in the studio

Tickets £12

This amateur production of “The Sneeze” (featuring The Bear and The Proposal only) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

The Bear: Grigory, a landlord has come to collect an outstanding debt but meets his match in the mourning widow, Elena, whose husband died 7 months ago. She has no money in the house , he won’t leave without it.This leads to a clash of wills. Can the butler get Grigory to leave before things get out of hand? How will it resolve itself? Come along and find out

The Proposal: A young Russian landowner goes to propose to his neighbour’s daughter. Apart from being a neurotic, hypochondriac he is very eligible and her father is delighted- so what could possibly go wrong? And what have two hunting dogs got to do with it?

Table Manners by Alan Ayckbourn

Directed by Danny Sparkes

Tuesday 14th to Saturday 18th March at 7.30 pm

Tickets : Adults £15, Children/Students £12

This is our final play in the Norman Conquests Trilogy and it is often considered the funniest. We started off in the Garden in 2019, moved to the Living Room in 2021 and are now in the Dining Room in 2023! Will Annie get away for her illicit weekend? Her brother Reg and sister-in-law Sarah have arrived to look after mother. However, Norman has arrived to pick up Annie, contrary to plans. The family’s constant misunderstandings lead to arguments and complications …………..

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This amateur production of “Table Manners” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd www.comcordtheatricals.co.uk

Blue Fire Theatre Co present:

Marie Lloyd Stole My Life by J.J.Leppink

Saturday 18th February at 7.30 pm

Tickets: Adults £15, Children/Students £12

A tale of tempestuous relationships, a scandalous divorce, infamous jewel heist and a rescue at sea- all set against the background of Victorian Music Hall, and all absolutely true!

Nelly Power was a male impersonator and headliner at all the major theatres, but life was not a bed of roses and she was finally usurped by the next teenage sensation, her end was both sad and premature. That “teenage sensation” was Marie Lloyd!  “Marie Lloyd Stole my life” is the story of the unglamorous side of showbusiness in Victorian London, told through the subversive lens of Music Hall. It’s a bit Ripper Street and a bit EastEnders, with songs.

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Horsley Live Music Club Present:

Counterfeit Quo

Friday 17th February at 8pm

Tickets £20

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Counterfeit Quo are the UK’s longest running Status Quo tribute band. Get ready to rock to Caroline, Down Down, Pictures of Matchstick Men, Rocking all over the World and Whatever you want as well as some better known album tracks. They have toured all over the UK and Europe.

Two one act comedies by Anton Chekov.

Scheduled: 18th -23 April at 8pm

If you are interested please email Moyra Brookes , [email protected]  or just turn up on the night. Please let us know if you are interested but cannot make it so we can arrange a suitable time to see you.

The Bear by Anton Chekov Translated by Michael Frayn

Directed by Justin Cobb

The Play

A one Act Comedy. Elena’s Husband died 7 months ago and she is in deep mourning. Grigory arrives and explains she must settle her late husband’s debt. She has no money as she is waiting for her steward to arrive the following day. Grigory is angered and challenges her to a duel with surprising results…..

Characters

Elena Ivanovna Popova : a middle aged landowning widow with dimples on her cheeks, her husband has dies. Playing age 35-55

Grigory Stepanovitch Smirnov: a middle aged landowner. Playing age 35-55

Luka: Popova’s aged footman, caring, loyal and not so intelligent

The Marriage Proposal by Anton Chekov Translated by Michael Frayn

Directed by Murray Stephen

The Play

In this farce Ivan has come to propose marriage to his neighbour’s daughter, Natalia. After he has received permission to marry Natalya, she is invited into the room and he tries to convey the proposal. However a series of arguments follow on a variety of topics. This results in some interesting complications….

Characters

Stepan Stepanovitch Chubov: a landowner, bluff and hearty playing age 50+ but must be old enough to be Natalya’s father

Natalya Stepanovna : his daughter, described as 25 but playing age could be between 25-40. A robust country lady, argumentative but fond of Ivan

Ivan Vassilevitch Lomov: a neighbour, age given as 35 but playing age could be 35-50. Needs to play significantly younger than Chubov, nervous, tending to hypochondria but still capable of being equally argumentitive.

Peter Pan By J.M. Barrie

A lively Pantomime version

Adapted and Directed by Graham Botterill

6th to 10th December at 7.30 pm and 10th December at 2.30 pm

Tickets: Adults £17 Children/Students £12

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This amateur production of “Peter Pan” is presented by arrangement with Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity and Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. wwwconcordtheatricals.co.uk

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Cheshire Cats by Gail Young

Directed by Marion Millinger

Tuesday 15th to Saturday 19th November at 7.30 pm

Tickets: Adults £15, Children/Students £12

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“Cheshire Cats” follows the antics of a group of friends as they aim to stride across the capital in record time in their decorated bras and posh new trainers, but the problem is that one of the team doesn’t seem to meet the physical criteria!

This London Moonwalk adventure is a cross between a girl’s night out and a real mission to support a cause so close to many hearts, with plenty of laughs and a few tears along the way. “Cheshire Cats is a truly comic homage to walkers, marshals and organisers of charity walks everywhere.

This amateur production of “Cheshire Cats” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

The Surrey Magicians Present :

An Evening of Close-Up and Stage Magic

Friday 21st October at 7.30 pm

Tickets: Adults £12, Children/Students £10

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Prepare to be amazed! The evening will comprise a first half where you will be seated at a table and the magicians will move between the tables so you can see the magic “Close Up”. The second half will be traditional Stage Magic with the magicians on stage and the audience in the auditorium.

Blithe Spirit By Noel Coward

Directed By Murray Stephen

Tuesday 27th Sept to Saturday 1st Oct 2022 at 7.30 pm

Tickets: Adults £14 , Children/Students £10

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This comedy sees Charles Condomine, a novelist, wanting to learn about the occult for a new book. He arranges for a medium to hold a seance at his house.. The scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his annoying and temperamental first wife Elvira after the seance. Elvira tries to disrupt Charles’s marriage to the straight laced Ruth who cannot see or hear the ghost. Chaos ensues! The medium , Madame Acarti, is called back to try and exorcise the ghost. Will Charles be left in peace with no further ghostly visits……?

This amateur production of “Blithe Spirit” is produced by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Horsley Live Music Club present:

Totally Blondie

Friday 19 Aug at 8pm

Tickets: £23 ALMOST SOLD OUT!

The Nomads present Play In A Week :

The Time Thief by Josh Sadler

Directed by Brandon McGuire

Saturday 30th July at 7.30 pm and Sunday 31st July at 2.30 pm

Tickets: Adults £14, Children/Students £10

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This is the annual week-long project for adults with physical and/or learning disabilities. A separate play is commissioned every year with enough parts to suit every individual wishing to participate, a huge task with at least 40 performers!

The Nomes Youth Theatre are proud to present

Pirates of the Curry Bean by Craig Hawes

Directed by Samantha Swanborough

Saturday 2nd July and Sunday 3rd July at 2.30pm, Tickets £10 adults, £6 children

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This is a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas with our heroes in pursuit of treasure. With colourful characters, sparkling songs this show is dripping with piratical style

We are delighted to announce that Kemp’s Jig will be back at The Nomad Theatre on Friday 17th June at 7.30pm

Come and see the amazing tale of Will Kemp morris dancing from London to Norwich

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Tuesday 17th-Saturday 21st May at 7.30 pm; The Nomads present an amazing comedy:

The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of MACBETH

By David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jnr

Directed by Elaine Burns

Tickets: Adults £14 Students £10

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6 ladies of the Guild bravely or foolishly attempt Macbeth. Mrs Reece, Thelma and 4 other ladies of a mixed age range play all the best parts! Henry the Stage Manager is forced to take over as Lady Macbeth and an increasingly angry producer plays Macbeth for several Pages. All of the fun and tricks we expect from a Farndale Production If you like “The Play That Goes Wrong ” you will love this!

World Premiere

Ember Big Band Present : Fine Women and Song

Saturday 7th May 7.30 pm

Tickets Adults £14, Children/Students £10

This amazing evening tells the story of of the world’s greatest female performers, musicians, composers and lyricists. You will hear some brilliant music and learn some amazing facts. The last time the band visited the theatre they sold out!

BLOS in Association with The Nomads present Me and My Girl

Wednesday 27th April to Saturday 30th April 2022 at 7.30pm, Saturday Matinee 2.30pm

Book and Lyrics by L. Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber Music by Noel Gay

Book Revised by Stephen Fry Contributions to revisions Mike Ockrent

Tickets Adults £16 Under 16’s £12

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SOLD OUT :Horsley Live Music Club Present: Counterfeit Beatles

Friday 25th March at 8.00pm

Tickets £17.50

Described as ‘the UK’s most authentic and entertaining Beatles tribute band’, the Counterfeit Beatles were formed 20 years ago today.

Since then, the band has performed more than 1,000 times at festivals, theatres and TV shows in the UK, Europe, India, Japan and South Korea.

In a two-hour show, complete with costume changes, the Counterfeit Beatles re-create the magic of the world’s most famous band. Get your ticket to ride now – the Counterfeit Beatles are as close to the real thing as you are ever likely to get.