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Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate ten years of scumminess! 

For a decade now, the Scummy Mummies have been touring their hit comedy show to sold-out audiences around the country. Now they’re bringing all their most-loved songs, sketches, and stand-up together for a night that will make you laugh till you wee. 

Guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills, or very smug about being child-free. Bring your gin-in-a-tin, pop a panty liner in, and let’s party!

“Highly recommended! 5 stars” - One4Review

“Very funny” - The Guardian

“Hilarious” - Broadway Baby

Age Restriction: 16+

SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND PRESENTS :

BOWJANGLES IN DRACULA IN SPACE

Forget everything you think you know about string quartets, Bowjangles are an irreverent, anarchic group of genre-spanners, bringing music, theatre and comedy together in a way you've never seen before.

With over 15 years of performing under their belts, Bowjangles have performed all over the world from rural village halls to concert halls, festivals and street performances, hospitals and the occasional prison. In 2019, the company made their Off Broadway debut, performing at SoHo Playhouse, New York.
Dracula in Space is a hilarious and totally original musical comedy that sees the award-winning foursome blasting into outer space to meet a mysterious benefactor whose proposition seems a little too good to be true...Warning: contains scenes of graphic violins.


'Completely original... the music would be entertaining enough without all the other incredible action and comedy going on' ★★★★★ Broadway Baby

'Full of zest, action and charisma... unfailingly entertaining' ★★★★ Chortle

'Impossible not to have a great time' ★★★★★ British Theatre Guide

'An absolute riot from start to finish' ★★★★★ The Wee Review

Credits:
- Music and lyrics by Bertie Anderson Haggart.
- Book and lyrics by Oliver Izod.

In this special concert, world class clarinettist, Emma Johnson and her hand picked Orchestra for the Environment, perform the Mozart Programme:

Holst Brook Green Suite
Prelude - Air - Dance
Puccini Crisantemi
Mozart Clarinet Concerto K622
Allegro - Adagio - Rondo Allegro
Interval
Gershwin (arr.Johnson) Walking the Dog
Macdowell (arr. Taylor) To a Wild Rose
John Barry (arr. West) Returning Home
Rimsky Korsakov (arr. Taylor) Flight of the Bumblebee
Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings Op.48
Pezzo in forma di Sonatina - Valse - Elegie - Finale

In this special concert, world class clarinettist, Emma Johnson and her hand picked Orchestra for the Environment, perform the Mozart Concerto, that timeless classic encompassing the gamut of human emotion. The jazzier side of the clarinet is showcased in Gershwin's Walking the Dog and John Barry's Returning Home, whilst the group's love of nature comes to the fore in Puccini's Chrysanthemums and Rimsky-Korsakov's Flight of the Bumblebee. Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings brings the concert to a life-affirming close.


Emma Johnson's inaugural concert with the Orchestra for the Environment took place in 2023 at the Lamberhurst Music Festival, Kent. Director, Marc Lodge, said afterwards: "In my 8 years of leading the LMF, I’ve not enjoyed a concert as much as yours back in May. Everything about it was just so good!"

Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest returns to the West End.

A brand-new musical comedy is created live in front of your very eyes at each performance of this multi award-winning show, as audience suggestions are instantly transformed into hilarious all-singing, all-dancing entertainment.

With thirteen years as an Edinburgh Festival must-see, a BBC Radio 4 series, a critically acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award to their name, these incredible performers are guaranteed to impress.

So, whether you fancy Hamilton in a hospital or Sondheim in the Sahara, you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it!

***** ‘So polished, it defies belief.’ Daily Telegraph

**** ‘If this is what improv can do, you wonder why anyone bothers writing anything down.’ The Times

***** ’Achingly funny… Worth seeing again and again.’ Time Out Critics’ Choice

Age guidance 12+

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA 
By Candlelight

LONDON CONCERTANTE
 
Claire Wild - Soprano
Rebecca Afonwy-Jones - Mezzo Soprano
Dominik Felix - Tenor

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of opera with "A Night at the Opera," a captivating showcase of timeless classics that will transport you to the grandeur of the stage. This mesmerising opera highlights show brings together the most iconic pieces from legendary composers, promising an unforgettable evening of vocal brilliance and emotive storytelling.
 
Feel the intensity of Puccini's "Nessun Dorma" from the epic opera Turandot, as its powerful notes sweep over you. Delight in the delicate harmonies of Delibes' "Flower Duet" from Lakme, a floral celebration of soprano voices. Mozart's Marriage of Figaro overture sets the tone for comedic intrigue, leading seamlessly to the emotional depth of Puccini's "O Mio babbino caro" from Gianni Schicchi.
 
The evening continues with the lively overture from Rossini's Barber of Seville, followed by Verdi's spirited "La donna e mobile" from Rigoletto. Experience the seductive allure of Bizet's Habanera from Carmen before being serenaded by Puccini's heartrending arias, "Un Bel Di Vedremo" from Madame Butterfly and "E lucevan le stelle" from Tosca.
 
Join us for a Night at the Opera, where each piece is a precious gem, meticulously chosen to showcase the depth and diversity of the operatic experience. Let the melodies resonate in your heart and soul, as the performers transport you to a world of passion, drama, and exquisite musicality.
 
Programme to include:
Puccini - "Nessun Dorma" from Turandot
Delibes - “Flower Duet” from Lakme
Mozart - Marriage of Figaro overture
Puccini - “O Mio babbino caro” from Gianni Schicchi
Rossini - Barber of Seville Overture
Verdi - “La donna e mobile” from Rigoletto
Bizet - Habanera from Carmen
Puccini - “Un Bel Di Vedremo” from Madame Butterfly
Puccini - “E lucevan le stelle” from Tosca
and many, many more!

Running Time: 120 min including interval 
 
 
 -- London Concertante
www.londonconcertante.com

Feeling different, teased by his friends and not accepted by his family, the Ugly Duckling is sad and lonely.

Through a series of adventures he soon learns who he really is and his family realises it doesn’t matter what you look like but how good your heart is. 

From the creators of The Princess & the Frog, Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Alice in Wonderland, The Princess & the Pea, Cinderella, The Magic Word, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty comes this lovely ballet for the whole family. With the crystal-clear story telling, larger than life characters and gorgeous costumes you’d expect from this innovative company, The Ugly Duckling tackles themes of social acceptance and liking yourself in a child-friendly, humorous manner. 

Great for the whole family, especially children aged 2-12, including people with special needs. 

Thank you for the amazing performance today at the East Greenwich Pleasuance! We will certainly be back for future shows. Thank you again xx Valentina, East Greenwich

With sell-out performances across the UK, Let’s All Dance Ballet Company is renowned for bringing classic children’s stories to life, combining narrative driven productions with traditional ballet repertoire.

Running time 45 minutes + photo opportunity with the cast!

 Open-air Garden Theatre Tour of UK and Ireland 2024

Step back in time over two hundred years and meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as they navigate the mire of manners of regency society. With stunning period costume, timeless wit, and a romantic original score, Chapterhouse’s Pride and Prejudice is a faithful telling of Austen’s greatest work. Join family and friends for an evening of magical theatre as we bring the world’s favourite love story to gardens and grounds across the country.

About the Play
Mrs Bennet, the unfortunate mother of several unmarried daughters of marriageable age, knows better than anyone that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. She is delighted to hear of the arrival of a new gentleman lodger, one Mr Bingley, to the local manor house. 
When eldest Bennet sister Jane catches Bingley’s eye, the course seems set, but sparks fly between her younger sister Elizabeth and Bingley’s enigmatic friend Mr Darcy, and their animosity threatens to upheave the lives of everyone around them. One of the world’s most beloved love stories and Austen’s most enduring work, Pride and Prejudice is a timeless classic about the power of first impressions and the unlikely joys and sorrows of love.

About Chapterhouse
Chapterhouse Theatre Company produces critically acclaimed UK and international tours, specialising in Shakespeare, classic literature adaptations, and family shows. Originally founded to tour outdoor productions of Shakespeare in 1999, they have continued to grow and thrive. The new year marks the company’s 25th anniversary of touring theatre, which celebrates a quarter-century of incredible shows including outdoor theatre, music concerts, a yearly Christmas tour including performances at The British Museum, and bi-annual theatre tours of China. 
The company have performed at the UK and Ireland’s most stunning historic venues, working with the likes of The National Trust and English Heritage as well as many cathedrals and stately homes to bring classic stories to life into the perfect setting. Chapterhouse strives to create a unique experience whilst continuing to bring joy to new and returning audiences every year.
 
Praise for Pride and Prejudice

“Could not be better” The York Press

“Inspired” On Magazine

“A brilliant interpretation” Sussex World

Running Time: Approx. 2 hours & 20 mins inc one interval.

Please note: This is an open air performance taking place in the beautiful setting of the Rose Gardens of Hemsted Park, overlooked by the stunning Centenary Hall.

Doors open at 3.30pm and the show starts at 5.00pm. Please bring your own picnic blankets or low-backed seating.

Generally all tickets are non-refundable and in the event of cancellation due to bad weather alternative arrangements shall be made.