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Starlight Express is Coming to Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre 2024

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS opens summer 2024 in the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Audiences will be immersed inside a world of speed, song and storytelling as an incredible cast of 40 whizz around and above, performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC, Make Up My Heart,  Light at the End of the Tunnel and the iconic Starlight Express. 

As a child’s train set magically comes to life and the engines race to become the fastest in the world, Rusty the steam train has little hope of winning until he is inspired by the legend of the ‘Starlight Express’.

Starlight Express

Seen around the world by over 20 million people, STARLIGHT EXPRESS is an electrifying experience for all ages.

With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Richard Stilgoe, the creative team is helmed by acclaimed director Luke Sheppard (&Juliet, The Little Big Things), set designer Tim Hatley (Back to the Future), video designer Andrzej Goulding (Life of Pi), costume designer Gabriella Slade (Six), lighting designer Howard Hudson (&Juliet) and sound designer Gareth Owen (MJ the Musical) with new orchestrations and musical supervision by Matthew Brind.

With thrilling new choreography by Ashley Nottingham (Pacific Overtures), STARLIGHT EXPRESS also sees the return of Arlene Phillips as creative dramaturg.

The Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is a state-of-the-art cultural destination only 12 minutes from Baker Street and a short 5-minute walk from the tube. There are great parking options and the theatre is easily accessible via the M25 and M1.

https://www.troubadourtheatres.com/whats-on/starlight-express#booking-info

All New London Edition of Newsies is Coming to Troubadour Wembley Park

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We are delighted to share the news that a brand new immersive production of Disney’s NEWSIES – performed ‘in the round’ – will have its UK premiere at London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, from 28 November 2022.

Seize The Day! Newsies.

Based on a true story, NEWSIES is set in New York City at the turn of the 19th century. It’s the rousing tale of a ragged band of teenage newspaper sellers, who dream of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. After newspaper magnate Joseph Pulitzer hikes up the prices for his papers charged to the newsies, Jack Kelly rallies his fellow newsboys in an attempt to protest the change, falling in love with young reporter Katherine along the way. These young newsies from across the city come together and rise up against the exploitation of wealthy publishing tycoons and fight for justice using the only power they have – solidarity.

Disney’s NEWSIES is an award-winning Broadway musical with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman and book by Harvey Fierstein.

The original production of NEWSIES opened on Broadway in 2012 and was slated to play only 100 performances but went on to play over 1,000 performances before touring and winning two Tony Awards®, including Best Original Score. The original production was filmed live on stage and released in cinemas in 2017.

Now for the very first time, audiences in the UK have a chance to enjoy the thrill of one of the biggest Broadway hits of recent years. In an innovative and brand new immersive production ‘in the round’ at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, theatregoers will be thrust right inside the action as the newsies dance, sing, jump and fly around the streets of a booming 19th century New York City.

Read more and register for tickets here newsiesthemusical.co.uk

 

Read the latest reviews of NEWSIES here 

Stage Chat – a round up of reviews

Whats On Stage – ***** Five stars “Bombastic and balletic, this Broadway hit is a musical must-see”

West End Best Friend – ***** Five stars “Read all about it, Newsies is a smash hit! “

Evening Standard – “Newsies at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre review: bristles with infectious energy.”

The Guardian –  “This show about young New York paper-sellers has stirring anthems and screwball energy.”

All That Dazzles – “Newsies really is the very best of the best. Absolute perfection in every sense, Newsies may well be THE show of the year!”

The Stage – **** “Infectious sense of fun. Spectacular choreography and catchy songs.” 

Time Out – **** “It’s a delight”

London Premiere of Rambert Dance in ‘Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

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Inspired by the hit television series Peaky Blinders created by Steven Knight, tickets have gone on sale for the London Premiere of Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby. This first of its kind production will take place at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre between 12 October – 6 November 2022 before the show embarks on a UK tour.

Written and adapted for the stage by Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight, Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby is a dance theatre show directed and choreographed by Rambert’s Artistic Director Benoit Swan Pouffer. The production will feature the 20 permanent Rambert dance company on stage, and a live band playing specially commissioned music.

Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby is Rambert’s first collaboration of this kind and through dance theatre picks up the story of the Peaky Blinders at the end of World War One, following Tommy Shelby and Grace Burgess through their passionate love affair. While Tommy is building his empire, Grace is operating as an undercover agent for Special Branch on a mission to get close to the heart of Tommy’s gang. As the story unfolds, many hearts are broken.

Dazzling, athletic dance and stunning dramatisation with an iconic eclectic Peaky soundtrack from a live on-stage band.

Steven Knight said

“Peaky Blinders has always had music and movement at its heart and now the beating heart of the show will be transferred to the stage, an interpretation of Tommy’s story performed by Rambert, one of the leading dance companies in the world. This is dance for people who don’t usually watch dance and what I’ve written has been transformed into something startling by consummate dancers and choreographers. If the concept of a Peaky Blinders dance seems strange, reserve judgement and reserve a ticket.”

Benoit Swan Pouffer added

“Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby is something on a scale we’ve never done before, and I couldn’t be more ready for the challenge – it’s such an exciting opportunity as a choreographer to tell these stories and recreate these characters through dance. It is also a great collaborative opportunity to have been working closely with Steven Knight on this original production. What you’re going to get as a result will be an inspiring and uplifting dance show, but so much more than a dance show. There is of course a strong narrative, that of Tommy and the Peaky Blinders so it is dance, and it is also theatre. And with such iconic music from a live-onstage band, it is more again. I can’t wait to bring these hugely popular characters to the stage here in Birmingham, then on tour to audiences around the country”

Helen Shute, CEO and Executive Producer of Rambert added

“Rambert has always been committed to making dance that resonates with audiences across the country and we’re incredibly honoured to be trusted by Steven Knight with his nationally beloved Peaky Blinders. It’s so fitting that we start the journey in Birmingham, where Rambert has been touring to since the 1930s. We look forward to welcoming a new generation of audiences to theatres with a story that speaks to so many people.”

Chris Sudworth, Director of Artistic Programme at Birmingham Hippodrome added:

“We are delighted to be partnering with Rambert on the creation and world premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby. The opportunity to collaborate on a production that is so synonymous with our city is incredibly exciting and we cannot wait for audiences to experience the thrill of seeing the well-known characters from the show come to life on our stage in this sensational adaptation by Steven Knight.”

Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, is a Rambert production in association with Birmingham Hippodrome, co-produced with The Lowry, inspired by the television series Peaky Blinders created by Steven Knight, in association with Caryn Mandabach Productions.

Peaky Blinders TM © Caryn Mandabach Productions 2022. licensed by Caryn Mandabach Productions.

Venue: Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, 3 Fulton Road Wembley HA9 0SP 

Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is situated inside the former Fountain Studios, a building rich with decades of entertainment history. A short walk from Wembley Park station which is just 12 minutes from Baker Street, Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is located in the heart of Wembley Park, North West London’s world famous cultural neighbourhood.

 

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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The National Theatre’s Olivier and Tony Award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns with a new 10th Anniversary UK and Ireland tour, beginning at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre this November.

 

We are delighted that Wembley Park Theatre will pay 50p of the selling price of every ticket to Troubadour Subsidiary Trading which donates its taxable profits to Troubadour Trust (Registered Charity No. 1187251) – inspiring arts and skills in the community around our venues.

 

Eliza Collings, Joshua Jenkins, Gemma Knight -Jones, Craig Stein in Curious Incident
Director Marianne Elliott’s‘life-affirming and unmissable’ (Time) smash-hit production brings Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel to thrilling life on stage.”

 

Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain. He is exceptional at maths, while everyday life presents some barriers. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbour’s dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world.

 

Performance Schedule*
20 November 2021 – 9 January 2022
Tue & Thu: 2.00pm
Wed & Thu: 7.00pm
Fri & Sat: 7.30pm
Sat & Sun: 2.30pm
*Subject to change

 

FOR SCHOOLS TICKETS
Education Group Rate
B and A-C seats reduced to £22.50
One free teacher ticket with every 10 students paid
Valid Tuesday – Thursday performances (exclusions apply)
Schools rates are subject to availability.

 

To book schools’ tickets, please email groups@kxtickets.com

 

ACCESS RATES & PERFORMANCES
Access rate: 2/3 of full-price ticket. If 2 tickets are purchased at the access rate (i.e. to accommodate a carer/companion/PA also), the rate is 1/3 of full-price for each ticket, which works out the same as a free companion ticket.

 

To book access tickets, please email access@kxtickets.com
Access Performances:There will be an Audio Described and Captioned Performance, dates and times to be confirmed.

 

Running Time: 2 h 30 mins including an interval

 

Age Guidance: Recommended for 11+. There is some strong language in this production, as there is in the novel. This occurs at the very beginning of the show and infrequently at other points during the show. We can provide a copy of the full script should you wish to have more information. Please note: This production contains strobe lighting, smoke effects, high intensity video & light effects, and loud sound effects.
Tickets here:
Curious Incident: photo by
Brinkhoff-Möegenburg
Performances take place at:
3 Fulton Road, Wembley HA9 0SP

 

 

We look forward to welcoming you back!

 

Shakespeare survived the plague…we got this!

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Following the government’s latest advice on coronavirus we are cancelling all planned workshops and activities in order to keep the wonderful people we work with safe and healthy. But we’re not going to let a little thing like not being able to leave the house prevent us from making theatre and the arts accessible to all. It’s just going to be a bit tricker this way. We are busying ourselves with research and ideas sessions to find ways of using digital platforms to keep the world engaged and entertained and will be announcing our plans here soon. Stay safe everyone.

Wembley Park Pop Up Band

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Ever wanted to be in a band, but not sure how to start?

Unfortunately the coronavirus has pressed pause on this project for now, but we will back up and running before you know it, which gives you plenty of time to get some practice in at home.

The Pop up Band is open to anyone who has some basic musical knowledge and wants to jump in on vocals, guitar, bass or keys. With separate sessions for under 18s and over 18s every week, it’s a great chance to start your musical career, or just jam with some like minded musos.

These sessions are brought to you by Musicus and take place at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. For more information, or to sign up for when we kick off again with a vengance, contact tom@musicusuk.com or visit MusicusUK.com