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A Streetcar In Rehearsal

Wed 29 Nov – Thu 30 Nov • 7:30pm • Full £14 Concs £12• Community Theatre

Unfortunately, due to cast illness, the Rondo Theatre Company is unable to perform A Streetcar Named Desire as planned in 2023. The company are working towards bringing a full production of this classic drama to The Rondo Theatre in 2024.

In its place, on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th November we are offering a unique opportunity to step behind the scenes of the rehearsal process. Blanche, Stella, Stanley and Mitch will guide audiences through the story of Streetcar, with rehearsed readings of key scenes. The audience will have the opportunity to ask the cast about their characters and portrayals in workshop style discussions.

The two evenings are intended to be engaging and ideal for both Tennessee Williams enthusiasts and those studying the text. There will also be the opportunity to discuss the practical challenges faced by non-professionals in bringing a play from the script onto the stage.

Please note that there is a theatre restoration levy of £1.50 per ticket. This levy applies to all transactions, whether made in person at our Box Office, by post or by phone, for all payment types. Telephone bookings incur an additional booking fee per transaction.

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Gravest Fears: Two Ghost Stories by M R James

Wed 6 & Thu 7 Dec • 8pm • Full £15 Concs £12.50 • Professional Theatre

Presented by Nunkie Productions

Cathedrals are seats of terror in these two thrilling tales by M R James, the master of the English ghost story.

In The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral an ambitious cleric falls prey to an ancient curse built into the very fabric of the building he serves. In An Episode of Cathedral History ill-advised restorations lead to the discovery of an ancient tomb. But what lies within? And is it only sleeping?

M R James’s wrote many of his best tales to read aloud to friends by candlelight in Kings College, Cambridge in the early 20th century; since early in the 21st, Robert Lloyd Parry of Nunkie Theatre Company has been keeping the flame lit.

Please note that there is a theatre restoration levy of £1.50 per ticket. This levy applies to all transactions, whether made in person at our Box Office, by post or by phone, for all payment types. Telephone bookings incur an additional booking fee per transaction.

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Rock The Tots: Christmas!

Fri 8 Dec • 11am • Admission £11 • Music

Gigs for little ones… and their grown-ups!

Steph and Craig are back to give you and your little ones some Christmas Cheer! This gig will be packed full of wonderful, familiar Christmas tunes, all played live.

There might be Wham. There might be Mariah. And you can bet your mince pies The Pogues will pop up! With comedy, bubbles, fun characters, and puppets, you won’t want to miss this fun-packed family gig.

Grab your tinsel and rock around the Christmas Tree with Steph, Craig and Ollie the Octopus.

Sessions are approximately 1 hour long, without an interval.
Suitable for children aged 0-6, and their adults. Under 1s go free!

Please note that there is a theatre restoration levy of £1.50 per ticket. This levy applies to all transactions, whether made in person at our Box Office, by post or by phone, for all payment types. Telephone bookings incur an additional booking fee per transaction.

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The Greatest Magician: A Christmas Spectacular

Fri 8 & Sat 9 Dec • 3pm & 8pm • Full £18 Concs £16 • Magic/Comedy

Presented by SHOWMAN LIVE

A dazzling Christmas magic show, presented by the magician most famous for jamming the BBC switchboards after he correctly predicted the lottery!

This astonishing, enigmatic, five star rated magic show will leave you aching from laughter and dizzy in disbelief. Directed by the late Paul Daniels, the enigmatic show comes to the stage in a special Christmas edition… you’ll be transported to a jaw-dropping world of light-hearted hilarity, wonderment, and mystery.

Focusing on mind-bending feats of illusion, from making people forget their own names to transporting iPhones from the auditorium into blocks of ice, this sensational show is a sure sell-out and showing exclusively for a limited run.

Presented by the host of BBC’s Trickster: Live, ‘the most anticipated magician in a generation’, James Phelan is… The Greatest Magician.

★★★★★ “Leaves even the most seasoned magic go-ers dumbfounded” Fringe Magazine

Please note that there is a theatre restoration levy of £1.50 per ticket. This levy applies to all transactions, whether made in person at our Box Office, by post or by phone, for all payment types. Telephone bookings incur an additional booking fee per transaction.

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The Stolen Winter Light

Wed 13 – Sun 24 Dec • Various Times • £10 – £16 • Professional Theatre

Written by Douglas Murdoch
Presented by Greedy Pig Theatre Company

In the dark of Midwinter, nothing’s more valuable than the light – and no one needs it more than Clementine. But as she darts through the forest, stealing away every last glimmer of brightness, her actions are beginning to draw attention. And when the ever-inquisitive Bo turns up at her hideaway, looking for the so-called ‘stealer of light’, suddenly everything she holds dear is in danger…

This Christmas, the critically acclaimed Greedy Pig Theatre Company (Spoil Me, Peacock, Be), invite you to join them for a bewitching and hilarious festive tale. With enchanting live music, humour for all ages, and Greedy Pig’s signature bold storytelling, The Stolen Winter Light is a fantastic family treat!

Praise for Greedy Pig Theatre Company:

★★★★1/2 “A must see” Confessions of a Five Foot Two Actress on Be.

“So good I’m already calling it for my favourite piece of theatre for 2023” Backstage Bristol on Peacock

★★★★★ “Brilliantly executed” Confessions of a 5 ft 2 Actress on The Last Thing He Saw Was A Ferret 

 

Running Time 
1 hr 15 mins (no interval)

BSL 
All performances except the 3pm 17th December showing will include integrated BSL.

Captions
All performances will be captioned.

Preview Performance
This is a preview of the actual show. In this performance, some elements may not be as they will be in the finished version. Changes will be made after this performance for the rest of the run. Prices are discounted for this performance.

Relaxed Performances
Christmas shows should be for everyone – and The Rondo is committed to accessibility, with several Relaxed Performances of The Stolen Winter Light. Relaxed Performances are for everyone, but lighting is less harsh, house lights remain on and audience members are free to make noise and move around the theatre. A breakout area will be available in the foyer. The only rule is: no shushing! Visual Stories will be available on request and emailed in advance of your visit.

Big Scream!
Big Scream performances accommodate very young children – these performances will operate a ‘Babes in Arms’ policy which means that a child of 18 months or younger does not need a ticket providing they can be held by a parent/guardian. There will be space in the foyer to bring young children during the performances. The house lights won’t be as dark and loud noises will be minimised.

Family Ticket
Book four or more tickets, and receive one ticket free! This discount will be applied automatically at the checkout when you select four or more tickets. Please note: only one free ticket is allowed per customer.

Touch Tours 
Touch tours are available to book at no extra cost. Before the performance, You can come on to the stage to touch and feel the set/props and have an audio description of the costume and set in the show. If you would like to book a Touch Tour, or inquire further, please email the company on greedypigtheatrecompany@gmail.com.

 

Suitable for:
This show is suitable for people of any age and is a heart-warming and feel-good story. There are some some playful fight scenes and so would liken this to a U or PG film (eg. a Disney film).

Please note that there is a theatre restoration levy of £1.50 per ticket. This levy applies to all transactions, whether made in person at our Box Office, by post or by phone, for all payment types. Telephone bookings incur an additional booking fee per transaction.

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The Wind in the Willows

Wed 17 – Sun 21 Jan • 7pm & 2pm • Full £14 Concs £12 Under 12 £10 • Community Theatre

Adapted by Gill Morrell from Kenneth Grahame’s book.
Presented by Bath Drama 

The adventures of Ratty, Mole, Badger and the irrepressible Toad come to vivid life in this adaptation, with music, of Kenneth Grahame‘s classic book. Exciting, lyrical, funny and always engaging, the play takes us from the idyllic riverbank via the creepy Wild Wood to the courtroom where Toad is on trial for (mostly) made-up crimes.  His daring escape from prison ends with a dramatic fight to reclaim Toad Hall from the invasion of evil weasels who’ve plotted for years to engineer his downfall.

With numerous vehicles, including a steam engine and vintage motorcar, this show appeals to adults and children alike. Poop-poop!

Please note that there is a theatre restoration levy of £1.50 per ticket. This levy applies to all transactions, whether made in person at our Box Office, by post or by phone, for all payment types. Telephone bookings incur an additional booking fee per transaction.

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Apricity Theatre Turns Ten!

Wed 24 Jan • 7:30pm • Pay It Forward £15 Standard £10 Pay Less £5 • Professional Theatre

Apricity is turning 10 years old!
And we’d love nothing more than to celebrate with you.

It feels like we’ve done it all over the years. From Shakespeare to horror-comedies, one-woman shows to immersive monologues in hidden-away basements. We’ve covered everything from mental health to masculinity, ancient folklore to family feuds, and we have plans for so much more…

Join us for our ten year anniversary showcase, where we’ll be looking back but mostly forward toward all the possibilities the future might hold for us and our collaborators. With a line-up of spoken word, original musical numbers, and first glimpses at some super special works-in-progress, we’ll sweep you from the outskirts of the Arizona desert to the ruins of a futuristic fantasy world, to Shakespeare’s Forest of Arden and back again.

So come along and join the party! Rumour has it there’ll be cake…

Age guidance: 14+
Content: Some scenes contain references to knife and gun violence, death, grief, sexual violence and exploitation, negative attitudes to sex work, dysfunctional family dynamics, and misogyny. (There are happy bits too, we swear!)

Please note that there is a theatre restoration levy of £1.50 per ticket. This levy applies to all transactions, whether made in person at our Box Office, by post or by phone, for all payment types. Telephone bookings incur an additional booking fee per transaction.

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Andrew Bird: Taken Seriously

Thu 25 Jan • 8pm • Full £14 Concs £12 • Comedy

Everything is taken so seriously now. If it’s going to be up to Andrew to point out how ridiculous it all is then he’s willing to take that job on!

After his TV appearance on The Russell Howard Hour Andrew supported Russell Howard on his massive national tour, including six straight shows at The London Palladium. He’s also supported Rhod Gilbert, Rob Brydon and Michael McIntyre on an entire arena tour, including Wembley and the O2.

“A brilliantly funny comedian” Russell Howard 
“Funny as hell” Rhod Gilbert 
“Truly an excellent comedian” Michael McIntyre 
“Very punctual” Rob Brydon

Please note that there is a theatre restoration levy of £1.50 per ticket. This levy applies to all transactions, whether made in person at our Box Office, by post or by phone, for all payment types. Telephone bookings incur an additional booking fee per transaction.

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This Is Your (Improvised) Musical

Fri 26 Jan • 8pm • Full £15 Concs £12 • Professional Theatre

This Is Your Musical is a totally unique improvised musical theatre experience!

Inspired by stories from the audience, the talented and quick-witted actors will instantly spin a brand-new musical tale, complete with characters, songs and choreography, all accompanied by a live band of improvising musicians. This Is Your Musical is an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza you have to see to believe! 
Suitable for all ages.

Please note that there is a theatre restoration levy of £1.50 per ticket. This levy applies to all transactions, whether made in person at our Box Office, by post or by phone, for all payment types. Telephone bookings incur an additional booking fee per transaction.

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Ania Magliano: I Can’t Believe You’ve Done This

Sat 27 Jan • 7:30pm • Admission £14 • Comedy

To the hairdresser at [redacted] Salon: You can take my money. You can take my dignity. You can take too much off the ends. But you cannot take my right to talk about it on stage. This is a show about the worst haircut of Ania Magliano’s life.

Winner of Best New Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2022, Ania sold out both runs of her critically acclaimed shows at the 2022 and 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Her second show I Can’t Believe You’ve Done This was ranked #1 in Time Out’s ‘The 11 Best Comedy Shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023’ list.

Ania has previously supported Marc Maron, Cat Cohen and Ed Gamble on tour, and writes for Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date.

★★★★ “Will have you crying with laughter” Guardian 
★★★★ Times
★★★★ Time Out
★★★★ iNews.co.uk

Please note that there is a theatre restoration levy of £1.50 per ticket. This levy applies to all transactions, whether made in person at our Box Office, by post or by phone, for all payment types. Telephone bookings incur an additional booking fee per transaction.

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