insideKENT Magazine Issue 97 - April 2020 | Page 44

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EXCITING SHOWS AT
THE MARLOWE THEATRE
THE MARLOWE THEATRE HAS AN EXCITING NEW SEASON OF SHOWS, INCLUDING WELL-
LOVED MUSICALS, DANCE AND FRESH ADAPTATIONS OF LITERARY WORKS.
The smash hit musical Mamma Mia, based on the music by ABBA, is back in
Canterbury for 3 weeks this summer. The irresistibly funny show is the perfect
feel good night out this summer.
Following Mamma Mia, well known director Emma Rice has adapted and directed
the Enid Blyton children’s book Malory Towers into a brand-new musical.
In August, Peter Andre joins the cast of Grease The Musical as Vince Fontaine and
Teen Angel. This gritty production sees Arlene Philips choreographing the
famous dance numbers.
As audience members you get to decide what story you want to see with
Quiz, the drama about the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire coughing major scandal,
this September.
Following Quiz, relive the 90s cult film with Heathers The Musical, which comes
to Canterbury following a sell-out West End run.
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Les
Misérables is coming in October. This new staging of the iconic musical was first
conceived by Cameron in 2009 to celebrate its 25th anniversary and has since
taken the world by storm.
Glyndebourne are back with us this November with two classic Operas Madama
Butterfly and The Magic Flute, as well as a look behind the scenes with a special
performance of The Magic Flute: Behind The Curtain.
This Christmas don’t forget to get your tickets for this year’s pantomime, Jack
And The Beanstalk. Book early to get the best seats at the best price.
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Our summer 2020 brochure goes on
general sale on Wednesday 25 March.
It is packed full of brand-new shows
including the West-End hit musical
Singin’ In The Rain , in January 2021,
based on the hit film. Matthew Bourne’s trademark wit,
pathos and magical fantasy, all
beautifully danced to Tchaikovsky’s
score. Matthew Bourne’s adaptation
will be performed from Tuesday 16
to Saturday 20 March 2021.
Julian Clary and Matthew Kelly team
up for the brilliantly funny and
poignant play The Dresser by Ronald
Harwood. In April 2021 we will have the multi-
award-winning musical Dreamgirls on
the Canterbury stage, with the hit
songs Listen, And I Am Telling You and
One Night Only.
The Royal Shakespeare Company are
back with us in February with The
Winter’s Tale. Spanning tragedy and
comedy, darkness turns to joy, in an
explosive conclusion of this unmissable
production.
Following a critically acclaimed
London run, the brilliant family show,
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
is with us in February. Step through
the wardrobe into this beautiful
adaptation.
Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! is a
reimagined version of the classic tale
bought into the 21st century. Enter
the world of Sweetieland, with
In May 2021 we will have Strictly
Ballroom The Musical dancing it’s way
onto the stage. Following its London
run, this show, based on the beloved
Australian film will see Craig Revel
Horwood choreographing the
amazing dance routines.
Tickets are available online at
marlowetheatre.com or via the
Box Office on 01227 787787.