MILTON KEYNES THEATRE AUTUMN
SEASON
As the nights draw in
you can look forward to a whole host of world-class entertainment at Milton Keynes Theatre as they
announce their Autumn season of shows.
This season, jam
packed with musicals, will also see Gareth
Gates bring legendary 80’s musical sensation Footloose to the stage in
the re-mastered show sure to get your toes tapping.
Say Hallelujah for the all
new production of Sister Act welcoming Alexandra
Burke back to MK in the divine musical comedy, and enjoy a feel good
celebration of soul with The Commitments, direct from a
record-breaking run in the West End.
Dance phenomenon Cats also makes a welcome
return to Milton Keynes following it’s sell out run at the London Palladium. Make sure you don’t miss the Jellicle ball
and let the memory live again!
Bridging the gap between
musicals and drama are two plays with music.
Featuring great songs by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones drop everything
and keep your eyes peeled for The Full Monty with an all-star cast
including Andrew Dunn, Joe Absolom,
Chris Fountain, Gary Lucy, Louise Emerick and Kai Owen.
Georgia May Foote stars in the classic
role of Holly Golightly in the stylish and sophisticated Breakfast at Tiffany’s
with memorable songs from the era it’s guaranteed to sparkle like a diamond in
a Tiffany’s window.
Prior to the West End,
drama fans can also look forward to Theatre
Royal Bath productions Relatively Speaking as Robert Powell and Liza Goddard take to the stage in Alan Ayckbourn’s wonderful, funny and charmingly British play.
Spectacular dance and breath-taking
ballroom is guaranteed to keep you dancing into the night with Strictly stars Jay and Aliona along with
Robin Windsor and Anya Garnis. FAB-U-LOUS!
While the whole family can enjoy a little bit of seasonal magic from English National Ballet as over 100
dancers and musicians bring Nutcracker to life for an
unforgettable Christmas treat.
Escape to a world of
opera with Glyndebourne who this
year bring Puccini’s Madama Butterfly and Mozart’s Don
Giovanni, with the chance to go ‘Behind The Curtain’ with an exploration
of opera designed for first time opera goers of aficionado’s who’d just like to
get to know opera a little better!
A number of special
events for one night only include music from, The Chicago Blues Brothers, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Illegal
Eagles, One Night of Elvis, Motown’s Greatest Hits How Sweet It Is, That’ll be the Day Christmas 2016 and Bowie Experience. With comedy from Adam Hills and Des O’Connor
and Jimmy Tarbuck you can also have
a taste of something a bit different with Psychic
Sally, Professor Brian Cox and
of course Peppa Pig in her brand new
Live show Peppa Pig’s Surprise.
Pack up your knapsacks
and lace up your boots ready for Christmas with this years ‘Purrrrfect’ family
panto Dick Whittington. Join Samantha
Womack as the Evil Queen Rat attempting to scupper Dick’s plans to seek his
fortune (and remember if you book before 07 Nov you could win a prize bundle in
the #DickWINNINGton competition)
A peep into 2017 (but
on sale now) you can also book for Broadway’s award-winning comedy Thoroughly
Modern Millie, Peter James’ thrilling new play Not
Dead Enough, Matthew Bourne’s
magical new adaptation of The Red Shoes, the iconic Funny
Girl direct from the West End, WNO’s
trio of opera’s, the all new production of Dirty Dancing, an MK debut of
smash-hit show MAMMA MIA! and two fantastic shows from the National Theatre, Jane Eyre and The Curious
Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time .
