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WORLD PREMIERES AND AN ABSOLUTE CLASSIC AT
TRINITY THEATRE THIS CHRISTMAS
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IN THEIR MOST AMBITIOUS AND EXCITING CHRISTMAS SEASON YET , TRINITY PRESENT TWO WORLD PREMIERES AND ONE ABSOLUTE CLASSIC - ONE THEATRE , ONE CAST , THREE SHOWS AND SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE THIS DECEMBER .
The major project is The New Musketeers , a brand-new comedy set in the world of the Three Musketeers … Sort of . When a shipwreck leaves the musketeers lost at sea , their hapless servants decide to don the iconic uniforms and head for London . Will they fool the king ? Will they save the day ? Will they even work out which end of the sword to use ?
The New Musketeers is a rip-roaring comedy adventure with brilliant music , terrible sword fighting and magical designs from Tony Award ® winning set designer , Nigel Hook . Don ’ t miss this truly world class production on our doorstep brought to you by many of the minds behind the world-conquering comedy The Play That Goes Wrong . Jonathan Sayer , artistic director of Mischief Theatre and star of the BBC ’ s Goes Wrong Show says of The New Musketeers : “ These guys are hilarious , if you ’ re looking for a chuckle with the family this Christmas , look no further than this !”
Trinity has always aimed to entertain everyone , so while The New Musketeers is suitable for children aged 6 +, they have made sure there is something for even the smallest theatregoers too . Winnie Southgate ’ s new play for young audiences is sure to fill the spot .
Zany , interactive and downright joyous , The Aliens Who Saved Christmas will have your little ones entranced as they ( alongside our lovable , bonkers characters ) help the elves in the North Pole build presents in time for Christmas Eve . The show is suitable for ages 2 and up but funny enough to engage those much older . With only seven performances , we would advise booking this Christmas treat early !
Last but by no means least is an absolute nostalgia fest , the theatrical equivalent of curling up in front of the fire with a good book .
Trinity presents a live musical radio play version of the classic story , Miracle on 34th Street . Peppered with Christmas carols in stunning four-part harmony , all backed by live piano accompaniment , you ’ ll watch in awe as seven actors perform every character and live sound effects are created in front of your eyes .
The theatre ’ s artistic director adds : “ I could not be more thrilled with this festive offering . It is hard at Christmas to find the right balance to ensure we have something that everyone will enjoy but I really think we ’ ve managed it this year . Winnie ’ s play for young people is electric fun and I just know toddlers are going to go wild for it . The New Musketeers has been a labour of love for myself and the other three writers for almost four years now and I can ’ t wait to let audiences experience it . It ’ s going to be an absolute blast - think Blackadder meets Father Ted . And Miracle on 34th Street makes me feel all gooey inside every time I watch it - perfect !”
As if that all wasn ’ t enough , Trinity are also offering a few one-off events like Olivier Award winner Guy Masterson in his one man re-telling of A Christmas Carol , a live broadcast of The Nutcracker from the Royal Opera House , and a special Christmas edition of their monthly comedy club .
So get on down to Royal Tunbridge Wells this Christmas and make great memories at Trinity .
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