Ripley and Heanor News - Theatre Feed

No mystery about this play’s success

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:14:45 GMT

INTRICATE plots and shuddering suspense are hallmarks of Agatha Christie’s work and there is no better example than The Mousetrap, which has been running in the West End for nearly 60 years, writes John Shawcroft.

Nightingale sings at Theatre Royal

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:09:38 GMT

An acclaimed new musical celebrating scandal and showbiz will be at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham, from Thursday, May 23 to Saturday, May 25 as part of a 12-week UK tour.

Injury causes gig’s cancellation

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:35:34 GMT

the forthcoming Think Floyd gig at Derby’s Assembly Rooms on Sunday, May 19, has had to be cancelled.

Four comics at Just The Tonic

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:29:16 GMT

Gareth Richards, Fin Taylor, Jojo Smith, Chris Mayo, are to perform at the latest Saturday Night Comedy night event, to be held at Just The Tonic’s Nottingham club - The Forum - on Saturday, May 18.

Juniors perform in Disney musical

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:21:05 GMT

Members of Belper Junior Musical Theatre will be treading the boards at The Ecclesbourne School in Duffield on May 18-19, when they will be performing a juniors version of the classic Disney musical Beauty And The Beast.

All Creatures duo team up for Mellor comedy

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:18:33 GMT

Lynda Bellingham and Christopher Timothy are to star in Kay Mellor’s comedy A Passionate Woman, to be performed at Derby’s Assembly Rooms from October 14-19.

spotlight on comedy aces

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:20:35 GMT

There will be plenty of laughter in the air when the Stagefright Comedy Club returns to The Fishpond in Matlock Bath on Wednesday, May 15.

Summer fun is on the way

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:08:44 GMT

The Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Nottingham’s forthcoming June to August season promises some long-awaited summer fun.

Thriller goes back to its roots

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:00:29 GMT

The legendary, record-breaking, box office smash hit thriller The Mousetrap returns to its Nottingham birthplace to celebrate its 60th anniversary with a star cast, this week.

Live and Local

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:58:35 GMT

Heanor Baptist Church welcomes Leo Turner and Carlos Munoz Villalobos for a Live and Local performance on Thursday, May 16, from 7.30pm.

Fab Four live on in this magical show

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:51:45 GMT

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of their first number one single, the live concert show The Magic Of The Beatles is coming to Derby’s Assembly Rooms.

Drums galore at Assembly Rooms

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:48:49 GMT

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers visit Derby’s Assembly Rooms on Tuesday, May 21, from 7.30pm.

Festival of pottery returns to the region

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:46:32 GMT

Potfest is back in the Midlands this weekend, after a five-year absence.

King and co provide a hit for Derby Theatre

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:46:00 GMT

Cooking With Elvis is a tricky play to get right, I would imagine.

Enjoy Comedy Without A Net

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:23:44 GMT

Roger Monkhouse, Susan Murray, Joel Dommett, Tom Toal are the performers at the latest Saturday Night Comedy event, to be held at Just The Tonic’s Nottingham club on May 11.

Laughs galore at Jongleurs

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:20:25 GMT

Alex Boardman, Mike Newall, Dave Longley and Daliso Chaponda are the guest comics performing stand-up sets at Jongleurs comedy club in Nottingham on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11.

It’s definitely one to watch

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:47:06 GMT

Director Jane Wilton had no qualms about making her cast of three feel uncomfortable during rehearsals for Belper Players’ latest production.

Laughs aplenty at city centre club

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:46:42 GMT

Phil Nichol, Dave Longley, Adam Vincent and Mick Ferry appear at Nottingham’s Jongleurs club on Friday, May 3.

Jack’s back on the road

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:38:09 GMT

He’s back! Jack Dee, the man dubbed ‘a little ray of sleet’ by fellow comedian Jeremy Hardy is bringing his first stand-up tour in six years to Derby’s Assembly Rooms on May 8.

Rising Stars take to stage

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:01:31 GMT

Heanor Musical Theatre Company’s youth theatre group Rising Stars are performing that popular children’s show Bugsy Malone later this month.