Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the jewel in the Roald Dahl crown and one of the bestselling children's books of all time, Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know...

A look at the military commander's origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine.

Stowmarket Operatic & Dramatic Society present The Wizard of Oz pantomime.  Our story follows Dorothy, her cousin Hank and Aunt Em into Oz where they meet all the traditional characters and some new ones! Get ready to boo and hiss, shout out "Its Behind You" and sing along in our audience participation song.  There will be a Twister, sunshine and maybe even some snow!  Join us for all the fun from Saturday 2nd December - Sunday 10th December.  Tickets are £16 adults, £14 concessions.  

Performances are Saturday 2nd & Sun 3rd Dec 12pm & 5pm, Thurs 7th & Fri 8th Dec 7.30pm and Sat 9th & Sun 10th Dec 12pm & 5pm.

Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a cynical businessman. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results.

Nine intertwined stories examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects us all: love. Among the characters explored are David (Hugh Grant), the handsome newly elected British prime minister who falls for a young junior staffer (Martine McCutcheon), Sarah (Laura Linney), a graphic designer whose devotion to her mentally ill brother complicates her love life, and Harry (Alan Rickman), a married man tempted by his attractive new secretary.

Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here! In an all live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies and playing all the much loved songs from ELO’s hit-filled library including Evil Woman, Telephone Line and Don’t Bring Me Down. The ELO Encounter promises a night filled with rock, roll and Blue Skies that would make even Mozart mambo and Bach boogie! So Hold On Tight because Rock and Roll Is King in a show that is guaranteed to have you partying All Over The World.

Not only flawlessly recreating the wonderful music of ELO, it’s a spectacular live show from start to finish. Stunning lights and special effects create an atmosphere that will have you fully immersed in the whole experience. As the ELO Encounter reel off ELO classic hit after hit, it’s guaranteed to have the hairs on the back of your neck dancing in time to the music!

As a recent reviewer remarked, “Not really a tribute, that cheapens what this band do, which is to transport you back to those days. So sensitively and authentically done, at times it felt like it was actually ELO being mirrored up there on the stage”.

That’s what The ELO Encounter tribute show is all about.

★★★★★

‘Fantastic performance, I’ve never seen such a standing ovation here!’

Braintree Arts Theatre - Manager Phil Pattie

★★★★★

‘Simply outstanding - sell out show - thank you ELO Encounter’

The RoadHouse Birmingham - Manager Zoe Godber

Please be aware that for some live shows a photographer will be present. The photographs they take will be used for marketing purposes and are likely to appear on our cinema screens, our website and other forms of digital and printed marketing materials. By purchasing a ticket, you understand and accept that you may be captured on camera during the performance and the purposes for which these photographs will be used.

Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic, combining the thrill of the fairy tale with spectacular dancing.

Peter Wright’s much loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic, combining the thrill of the fairy tale with spectacular dancing.

Choreography: Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov

Music: Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky

Original scenario: Marius Petipa after E.T.A. Hoffmann

Production and scenario: Peter Wright

Designer: Julia Trevelyan Oman

Lighting designer: Mark Henderson

Production consultant: Roland John Wiley

Conducted by: Barry Wordsworth

The Sugar Plum Fairy:Fumi Kaneko

Her Prince:William Bracewell

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES 2023

Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with the new 2023 production of their hit show, a spectacular spirit lifting, heartwarming, afternoon of festive nostalgia. Join them for a dazzling sleigh ride of yuletide memories, filled with over 60 of your all-time favourite Christmas songs and Carols that will have you singing along from start to finish and bringing back so many wonderful memories of Christmases past. Described as “Like A Sparkly Christmas Card Come To Life” with its shimmering stage set, stunning costumes, beautiful Christmas trees and even falling snow, this is the perfect pre-Christmas treat, warming your heart on the coldest winter’s day, taking us all back to a time when Christmas was “The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”.

Pennikkity Pots are back at The 1936 Café Bar for a festive pottery painting evening!

Tickets are £25 per person and include a glass of mulled wine (or soft drink), a mince pie, your choice of pottery item and studio fee! These events sold out very quickly last time so don't delay, book today to enjoy a fun evening of festive pottery painting!

T's & C's

Tickets available in pairs only. Pottery will be taken away, glazed and fired by Pennikkity Pots and returned to The Regal for you to collect a week to 10 days later. Our usual all day menu offering will not be available due to this event. The Regal/The 1936 does not hold responsibility for any damage that occurs to pottery items during transit, glazing or firing. If your item is damaged we will be unable to offer a refund. If we are aware that people booking over seperate transactions want to sit together we will try our best to accomodate this but cannot guarantee it if booking seperately or in a large group.

Based on the book of the same name by literary powerhouse Ottessa Moshfegh, Eileen follows a peculiar young woman whose dreary life stretches on toward unending misery. In frigid 1960s Boston, Eileen (Thomasin McKenzie) shuffles between her father’s dingy, emotionally haunted home and the prison where she works alongside colleagues who have ostracized her. When an intoxicating woman (Anne Hathaway) joins the prison staff, Eileen is taken. Just when the possibility of a salvational friendship (or maybe more) takes hold and forms a singular glimmer in Eileen’s darkness, her newfound confidant entangles her in a shocking crime that alters all.

Comedy Nights at The Regal are back, and better than ever! Expect a truly hilarious night packed with laughs, as 3 professional comedians join us from the award-winning Funhouse Comedy.

Pizzas available to order from 5:30pm until 6:45pm

Thursday 9th November

George Zach

Pierre Hollins

Pete Teckman

Compere: Paul Revill

- Please note line-ups are subject to change -

Rusalka, Vodník's daughter, confesses to her father that she no longer finds joy with her sisters in the deep waters. She longs to be united with the Prince, with whom she fell in love when he swam in the lake. Vodník warns Rusalka against being seduced by humanity and its supposed riches.

The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game?

The team has the worst track record for penalties in the world, and manager Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt to take team and country back to the promised land.

Joseph Fiennes portrayal of Gareth Southgate is ‘pitch-perfect’ (Time Out) in this ‘thrilling’ (Sunday Times) new play by James Graham, with set design by Es Devlin. Graham reunites with director Rupert Goold, following their acclaimed productions of Tammy Faye and Ink, in this gripping ’new stage epic’ (Telegraph) about both nation and game.

The Authentic Beatles Experience!

The Fab Four Vox Beatles are back to take you on a magical musical mystery tour of 2 hours of Beatles classics. All performed with original musical instruments and authentic costumes covering the time line of the world’s greatest ever band. From their mop top beginnings and the start of Beatlemania to Shea Stadium New York, The Sgt Pepper psychedelic highs to The White Album and Their Roof Top Farewell. Plus a special tributes to the late John Lennon & George Harrison.

The hits never stop She Loves You, Can't Buy Me Love, Love Me Do, Help!, We All My Loving, All You Need is Love, Get Back, Yesterday, Twist and Shout, and many more.

The Vox Beatles are one of the most experienced Fab Four tributes having performed at the legendary Cavern Club, and toured the world celebrating the music of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Money can't buy you love, but it can get you seats for an evening to remember featuring the biggest and best songs ever recorded, why you could even dress for the occasion, it really is going to be a Hard Days Nights.

Please be aware that for some live shows a photographer will be present. The photographs they take will be used for marketing purposes and are likely to appear on our cinema screens, our website and other forms of digital and printed marketing materials. By purchasing a ticket, you understand and accept that you may be captured on camera during the performance and the purposes for which these photographs will be used.

Kenneth MacMillan’s passionate ballet tells the story of Manon, who is torn between her desire for a life of splendour and riches and her devotion to her true love Des Grieux. This adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s novel embodies Kenneth MacMillan at his best, his acute insight into human psychology and his mastery of narrative choreography finding full expression in the impassioned duets of the central couple.

Come on everybody it’s time for Peppa’s Cinema Party! This year Peppa Pig celebrates her 20th anniversary and to mark such a HUGE occasion she is throwing the MOST EPIC PARTY EVER – and all of her friends are INVITED! (That’s YOU!) Featuring the voices of Katy Perry as Ms. Leopard and Orlando Bloom as Mr. Raccoon in an episode of the 3-part Wedding Party story, the whole family can enjoy 10 never-before-seen Peppa Pig episodes! And with 5 brand new songs, as well as 11 interactive entertainment shorts with Peppa and her friends playing, dancing and singing in the real world, you and your little ones will be moving and grooving with Peppa in a whole new way! So grab

your coat and jump into your boots, let’s be on our way to the Peppa Cinema Party!

Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens' (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions.

AWARD WINNERS OF THE NATIONAL TRIBUTE AWARDS 2013/2016/2017  

Featuring RICHIE SAMPSON formerly in THE DRIFTERS.

The UKs no.1 award winning tribute to The Four Tops and The Temptations. Thoroughly re-live that splendid era with Soul Kinda Wonderful, this is Soul and Motown at its very best.

Classic tracks performed on the night include

Heard it through the grapevine, Love Train, My Girl, Dancing On The Ceiling, Reach Out I’ll be There,

I can’t help myself, going loco down in Acapulco Love Really Hurts without you,

Don’t forget your Dancing Shoes.

'The Fleetwood Mac Songbook' features six experienced musicians who are dedicated to recreating the magical sounds of one of music's most enduring groups – Fleetwood Mac !

Touring across the UK since 2018, and earning rave reviews from Fleetwood Mac fans and venues wherever they appear, The Fleetwood Mac Songbook's dynamic, hit packed show includes well loved songs from all eras of FM's incredible six decade career ... Go Your Own Way, Little Lies, Dreams, The Chain (the Formula One racing theme song), Don't Stop, Everywhere, Rhiannon, Seven Wonders, Oh Well, Big Love ... from the 60's 'Blues' incarnation of the band with frontman, Peter Green, through to the 70's massive, multi million selling 'Rumours' album and slick 80's, hit single packed production, 'Tango In The Night' this is a popular show for all ages and the urge to get up and dance always proves to be irresistible !

When the young geisha, Cio-Cio-San, marries American Naval Officer Pinkerton, she believes she is entering a real, binding marriage for life. Forsaking her religion and community, she learns all too late that for Pinkerton, their marriage is merely an illusion – with tragic consequences.

With a score that includes Butterfly’s aria, 'Un bel dì, vedremo' (‘One fine day’) and the Humming Chorus, Giacomo Puccini’s opera is entrancing and ultimately heart-breaking. Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier’s exquisite production takes inspiration from 19th-century European images of Japan.

Asmik Grigorian and Hrachuhí Bassénz share the role of Cio-Cio-San, with Kevin John Edusei conducting.

Danses Concertantes, commissioned by Ninette de Valois in 1955, was MacMillan’s first major work. An early sign of the incredible artistic output that would follow, the work’s critical success spurred MacMillan to abandon performing in favour of choreography. It is followed by Different Drummer, MacMillan’s complex and haunting balletic interpretation of Woyzeck, Georg Büchner's play about a soldier’s descent into madness. The mixed programme concludes with Requiem, his 1976 work for Stuttgart Ballet, created in memory of its late artistic director, MacMillan’s friend and former Royal Ballet dancer and choreographer John Cranko.

Maid In Britain is the ultimate British rock celebration (performed by members of Pure Floyd, Light Skies Darken and The Brink).

Featuring your favourite hits from The Who, Deep Purple, Queen, Whitesnake and many more, this female fronted trio will take you on a journey from the psychedelic sixties through to the stadium seventies, explosive eighties and beyond (accompanied by a full video projection show).

This retro rock experience is perfect for all the family and those who know how to rock!

Stowmarket Operatic and Dramatic Society Presents

Sunshine on Leith a musical production featuring songs.

By the proclaimers.

Davy and Ally have returned from Afghanistan. They must learn

to adjust to civilian life. Davy’s parents are are about to celebrate their 30th anniversary.

This is a musical full of laughter and tears, as the two young men begin to create new lives for themselves.

Join us for this toe tapping uplifting musical.

Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful woman, Odette, he is enraptured. But she is under a spell that holds her captive, allowing her to regain her human form only at night.

Von Rothbart, arbiter of Odette's curse, tricks the Prince into declaring his love for the identical Odile and thus breaking his vow to Odette. Doomed to remain a swan forever, Odette has but one way to break the sorcerer's spell.

Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV. Europe’s No.1 multi award winning show "The Legends of American Country” returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country nostalgia. The 2024 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline and Kenny Rogers and new tributes to icons Hank Williams, Charley Pride, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette, John Denver and Jim Reeves with countless other well-known sing-along hit songs  in this must see musical extravaganza. The show features 3 fantastic singers who are all accompanied by a superb live band of musicians with that authentic Tennessee sound coupled with authentic stage set and state of the art production that will transport you all the way hand clapping and toe tapping to Nashville and back in one night. One thing is for sure if its Country music you like then this is the only show in town!

Please be aware that for some live shows a photographer will be present. The photographs they take will be used for marketing purposes and are likely to appear on our cinema screens, our website and other forms of digital and printed marketing materials. By purchasing a ticket, you understand and accept that you may be captured on camera during the performance and the purposes for which these photographs will be used.

Carmen declares that any man she loves should beware. However, even she is unprepared for what will happen when she decides to seduce Don José, an army corporal who initially appears uninterested in her charms. Don José soon abandons his sweetheart Micaëla and his army job for Carmen, and joins her and her smuggler friends in the mountains. But Carmen quickly wearies of Don José's possessiveness. When she turns her attentions to the dashing toreador Escamillo, Don José's jealousy erupts into violence.

King Leontes is increasingly overpowered by unfounded jealousy, believing his pregnant wife Hermione to be having an affair with his childhood friend King Polixenes. Leontes's actions tear the two friends' families apart across generations. Hermione’s baby daughter is abandoned and Hermione is believed to have died of distress. But the baby Perdita is rescued by a shepherd, and grows up to fall in love with Florizel, son of Polixenes. The young couple is reunited with the remorseful Leontes, and Hermione is miraculously returned to life.

Selling over 150 million records, Billy Joel is considered one of the most popular recording artists and respected entertainers in the world, with 33 Top 40 hits and 23 Grammy nominations.

Forever Billy Joel - brought to you by the team behind the critically acclaimed Forever Elton. Covering decades of iconic hits including "Uptown Girl", "My Life", "It’s Still Rock & Roll", "Just The Way You Are", "Moving Out", "Honesty", New York State Of Mind", "River Of Dreams", "Allentown", "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant" and "Piano Man".

The 5-piece multitalented band is led by award winning composer and musician, Phil Mountford, so prepare yourself for an authentic, musically outstanding, live set of so many of Billy Joel’s Greatest Hits.

The peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings, Leto, Mati and Tana, must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive.  

Message In A Bottle is a spectacular dance-theatre show from five-time Olivier Award nominee, Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, including Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Walking On The Moon and more. With a mix of exhilarating dance styles, high-energy footwork and breath-taking athleticism, Message In A Bottle tells a unifying and uplifting story of humanity and hope.

Message In A Bottle is the latest masterpiece from the ground-breaking creator behind West End hits Some Like it Hip Hop, Into the Hoods, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (choreography) and SYLVIA (Old Vic), and features the astonishing talents of dance storytelling powerhouse, ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company.

OASIZ are one of the UK's most authentic tribute bands

a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve performing as Liam went viral on social media with over half a million views.

Many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the national press as well as a high profile TV appearance later that year.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of Definitely Maybe, OASIZ are embarking on a 2024 UK tour and this is your chance to see them in top form.

The setlist will pay homage to the most memorable parts of Oasis' record breaking debut album and will also include all the big hitting career spanning anthems that you would associate with a greatest hits tour.

The poet Andrea Chénier attends a party at the Countess di Coigny's mansion. He expresses outrage at the corruption in King Louis XVI's government and the poverty of many Frenchmen. This moves the Countess's daughter Maddalena, and inspires the footman and revolutionary-in-the-making Carlo Gérard to quit his servitude. Soon after, the French Revolution begins.

Five years on, Louis XVI has been executed, the Jacobin party are in power, and their leader Robespierre has imposed 'The Terror'. Gérard has become a leading Jacobin, but Chénier has fallen out of favour with the authorities and is in danger. He delays his flight from Paris to meet a mysterious woman who has written to him. She reveals herself to be Maddalena, and the pair quickly realize they are in love. However, Gérard also desires Maddalena. When Chénier is arrested by the authorities, Gérard realizes that he has the power to destroy the man who once inspired him. As his conscience is tested, so too is the love of Andrea and Maddalena.

Kieshia brings an incredible tribute to the late, great Whitney Houston.

Her show is shared up and down the country, and brings Whitney’s greatest hits from ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ and ‘So Emotional’ to ‘Greatest Love of All’ and ‘I Will Always Love You’. Kieshia’s shows encourage the audience to sing, dance and enjoy the best of Whitney.

Described as “a stunning impersonator of the legendary Whitney Houston…”

Join Kieshia for an evening of fun, laughter and nostalgia as I’m Every Whitney takes you on an unmissable ride to remember the Queen of the Divas.

Award wining film composer Phil Mountford brings his fantastic show “Forever Elton” to the Stowmarket Regal.

A musical tribute to Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin, the most enduringly successful singer/songwriters of their generation, all played live and to perfection by Phil and his amazing band.

You will hear all the best loved songs including Your Song, I’m Still Standing, Circle of Life, Crocodile Rock, Dont Let the Sun go Down, Benny and the Jets, and Candle in the Wind amongst so many more in a back catalogue that was only exceeded by Elvis and The Beatles.

“Fantastic music played brilliantly”

“One of the best musical performances I have seen”