It is easy for audiences to become entranced by the magical quality of this show. The Searchers & Hollies Experience -`The Best of Both Worlds` brings to the stage the iconic magical hits of two of the biggest bands in the 60s and 70s era and features an incredible back catalogue of over 30 hit songs. This show is performed by the Amazing FOD band. Hear hit after hit in this live action-packed show. The FOD Band`s qualities were recognised by Tony Jackson, the original lead singer of The Searchers, who selected them to be The Tony Jackson Group and to back him on his Tony Jackson sings The Searchers Shows. One of the biggest highlights of those days was when the guys backed Tony in front of 80,000 people who filled the street in front of a big stage erected just beside Mathew Street where the Cavern Club in Liverpool stands and where The Searchers and The Hollies appeared early in their musical careers. This tribute show is packed with hits including Sweets for my sweet, When you walk in the room, Sugar & Spice, Needles & pins, Goodbye my love, Stay, I can`t let go, He ain’t heavy he`s my brother, Air that I breathe, Just one look, Yes I will and many more. Let the haunting melodies transport you to that exciting era when millions of records were sold in the most influential, high energy decades in pop music history.

What others say:

"What a great show! So good to hear these songs again! This show will be back!" Charlie North-Lewis, Theatre Director, Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne

“A truly professional band, with excellent musicianship and some entertaining chat between numbers – plus a standing ovation at the end. What more could there be ?!" Neil Gwynne - Chair -The Plaza Theatre, Romsey our audience Scott

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"What a great night! Sold Out" The Pavilion Theatre, Gorleston

“A Wonderful evening of Searchers & Hollies Music. Simply the best performance I have seen for many years. Our Audience can't get enough of you!” Cory Minns, Operations Manager, The Fisher Theatre, Bungay

Crack out the Christmas Jingles! Join James B Partridge (Primary School Assembly Bangers LIVE) for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time for some joyous singalong tunes from Christmases past. You won’t have to sit cross legged by the tree waiting for Santa, but you will be encouraged to sing along! Full of festive musical surprises, throwback mashups and reflections on growing up at Christmas time.

James is a singing teacher and regularly performs across the UK and Europe. He has appeared on BBC Breakfast, Loose Women (ITV), Netflix (Cheat) and Vanessa Feltz show (TalkTV). He recently featured live on Jeremy Vine’s BBC Radio 2 show and BBC South East Today. His online videos have been written about in The Times, The Independent, Buzzfeed and featured in a number of podcasts. Radio appearances include: BBC Radio 2 with Scott Mills, BBC 5 Live, Absolute Radio, Jack FM, BBC Radios Kent, Sheffield, Leicester, Nottingham, Lancashire, Norfolk and Guernsey.

"What a genius idea! Such a happy night of nostalgic singing my heart out!! Should be a stadium tour… the world would be better if everyone went"

“That was a fantastic show. Loved it!” Gareth Malone

The Santa Show 2024: Santa’s Christmas Cracker - the show where every child gets a present from Santa!

Following last year’s sell-out performances of Santa’s Christmas Wish, Honalee Media are delighted to present their next hit Santa Show this Christmas…

“It really is the most wonderful time of the year, so it’s no surprise that everyone at the North Pole is super-excited as Christmas draws near! Father Christmas is busy making toys, Dotty the Elf is decorating the Christmas tree and Dasher the Reindeer is getting presents onto his sleigh - but then they meet a lost penguin who has never even heard of Christmas… Impossible! But how to teach him all about Christmas? Dare they open the door marked For Christmas Emergencies Only? And can you help unleash the magic of Christmas by pulling one of Santa’s Christmas Crackers?”

Join Father Christmas and friends for a fun, festive, musical adventure to discover the wonder of Christmas – you may even get to pull a cracker with Dotty the Elf!

Santa’s Christmas Cracker is a 45 minute, interactive family show, particularly suitable for 2-8 year olds. Afterwards the adventure continues as each child gets to meet Father Christmas and receive a specially wrapped present from him – it’s the most Christmassy Christmas show ever, HO-HO-HO!

Songs include festive favourites; Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Twelve Days Of Christmas, Deck The Halls, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and many more!

“It was perfect, full of fun, singing and laughter, what better way to start the festive season!” – ‘Mummy Monster’ blog

“The Santa Shows have become our Christmas tradition and we love them! Perfect engagement with the children, lots of audience participation and the children were beside themselves when Father Christmas gave them a present after the show. Wonderful value for money and top rate entertainment!” - Natalie D, mum of Rae

“Eyes lit up full of wonder and joy – as my children walked away from receiving their gift they whispered, “That was the real Santa!”        - Families North Hampshire

“A magical way to start our Christmas celebrations and a memory I shall treasure!” - Basingstoke Gazette

Tickets:

Adults £10.50

Children £9.50

Family £38 (2 Adults + 2 Children or 1 Adult + 3 Children)

Making their now traditional pre-Christmas visit to the Regal!

Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe. A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound.

A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed for all age ranges.

The band love audience participation, so you can sing along, clap or even get up and dance. If however you are ‘too posh’ to join in, then no problem, just rattle your jewellery!  

Please note, this bands concerts tend to sell out very quickly, so please book your tickets as soon as possible for a great night out.

Tickets

Adults £19.50

Concessions £17.50

Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award?winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country reimagines 20

legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.” It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travellers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope. Experience this “profoundly beautiful” Broadway production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary

company of actors and musicians.

Includes one interval.

Please Note: This performance will be shown at The Regal on Tuesday 26th November.

Join us this Christmas for another spectacular pantomime brought to life by Stowmarket Operatic and Dramatic Society. This year it's their take on the ever popular fairytale favourite Sleeping Beauty!

Synopsis

'A normal teenager, who happens to be a princess, lives with her parents, who are always trying to find her a boyfriend. Little does she know that if she doesn't find a boyfriend though, she may fall asleep and never wake up! Full of singing, dancing, sleeping teenagers and  lots and lots of fairies! Come enjoy a family fun-filled show and come have some pre-Christmas cheer!'

Tickets

Adults £17

Concessions £15 (under 18's and over 60's)

Puccini

Tosca (Revival)

Extraordinary Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the passionate diva in David McVicar’s thrilling production, broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas on November 23. British-Italian tenor Freddie De Tommaso makes his eagerly anticipated company debut as Tosca’s revolutionary lover, Cavaradossi, and powerhouse American baritone Quinn Kelsey is the sadistic chief of police Scarpia. Maestro Xian Zhang conducts the electrifying score, which features some of Puccini’s most memorable melodies.

PLEASE NOTE: Age rating and running time are subject to change.

Sung in Italian

Includes 2 intermissions

A ray of glimmer and shine, André Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert will be returning to cinemas!

This holiday season bring some sparkle to your screens, and join André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra in their Christmas extravaganza.

The ELO Encounter

Blue Sky Tour

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 does, 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.

 

★★★★★ “Certainly went down a storm!” – Quay Theatre

★★★★★ “A brilliant night out” – Steve Scruton – BBC Radio

★★★★★ “Amazing … a fantastic band” – Tony Fisher – BBC Radio

★★★★★ “I’ve never seen such a standing ovation here!” – Braintree Arts Theatre

★★★★★ “Simply outstanding … thank you ELO Encounter” – RoadHouse Birmingham

★★★★★ “Best Tribute band we have seen at the Fisher in a very very long time.” - Fisher Theatre

This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family.

Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.

Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with the new 2024 production of their hit show. A spectacular spirit lifting, heartwarming, afternoon of festive nostalgia. 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 stunning costumes and even falling snow, it really is the perfect way to start the festive season.