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Take a look at our festive treats....
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From 29 Nov 2014
Here at Theatre Royal Stratford East we've already got that festive feeling as rehearsals have now started for Beauty & the Beast.
The beautiful Helen Aluko stars as our heroine Belle with the return of Vlach Ashton as the Beast (who some may remember as Dizzy the Rabbit from Jack & the Beanstalk), joining Helen and Vlach are some of our panto favorites such as Allyson Ava-Brown as Prunella and Michael Bertenshaw as Aunty Giselle (full cast list can be found on our website).
Along with a talented cast, this year's panto will also have some surprise characters that you may recognize. So keep your eyes open on our website and social media for some special behind-the-scenes content.
Book now to join our magical adventure, adult tickets prices start at just £8.50.
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The Infidel - The Musical
MUST END 15 Nov
Don't miss your last chance to see David Baddiel’s brilliantly funny new musical here before it closes this Saturday.
Click here for availability
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From 28 Jan 2015
After a sell-out run in 2014 coinciding with the First World War Centenary, Oh What A Lovely War returns for a strictly limited run prior to a UK national tour.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to see this critically-acclaimed play here where it all began.
Tickets selling fast, book now.
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Antigone
From 19 Feb
The latest play by critically-acclaimed (Kingston 14) playwright Roy Williams comes to Theatre Royal Stratford East following its UK national tour.
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'A chilling and powerful piece'
The Stage
Take a look at the trailer.
Tickets are available from £8.
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Monologueslam UK The Winner Edition
15 Dec 2014
MonologueSlamUK - The Winner's Edition will see the winners of the London, Birmingham and Manchester editions all coming back to defend their titles, alongside a handful of new performers selected by audition.
With a year's free membership to Spotlight up for grabs, one talented winner will go home as the national MonologueSlam winner; the ultimate prize for the UK's ultimate showcase.
Tickets £10 (concs £7.50)
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An Evening with the Stratford East Singers
14 Jan 2015
Join our Stratford East Singers, led by Byron Gold, on a nostalgic journey through feel-good music and song.
Audience members will witness an interactive choir concert with a mysterious spin.
Also in case you missed it on Saturday, catch our Stratford East Singers on X Factor singing with the talented Fleur East. Tickets £7 (concs £5)
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The Red Crate
Public Presentation and Q&A
Sat 15 Nov, 11am
Don’t forget to join us this Saturday for our first public presentation and Q&A about The Red Crate. This will be a special opportunity to hear more about the project from Kerry Michael, Artistic Director, and ask your questions.
The event is free and non-bookable, with seats issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you can’t make it, join us online as we’ll be streaming the event and taking questions via Twitter using #theredcrate. Watch live online here.
Find out more information about The Red Crate.
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Joan Littlewood
The new official Joan Littlewood biography commemorating the centenary of her birth hits the shelves. Buy now and save 34%
A radical visionary, the indomitable Joan Littlewood transformed and enriched British theatre, broadening the classic repertory, discovering new writers, and electrifying the staid British musical. Now, her close friend Peter Rankin, with whom she lived towards the end of her life has written an intimate and highly readable biography complete with anecdote, recollections and stories from her life. Published by Oberon in partnership with Theatre Royal Stratford East, the book can be bought direct from our website for just £9.99.
Find out more here.
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Give A Gift With Your Ticket
As the season of giving draws near, why not add a gift to your favourite theatre when booking your tickets? Whether you book online or over the phone, you can opt-in for a small (or large!) donation. Your support will go towards bringing to life new stories on our historic stage, working with over 3,000 young people every year and giving a voice to a future generation of artists and cultural leaders. And don’t forget to tick the gift-aid box to make your donation go even further!
Alternatively, give the gift of theatre to a loved one this Christmas by purchasing an annual Vision Collection membership for exclusive benefits and behind-the-scenes access. To find out more about playing your part in the future of Stratford East, contact Asma Hussain, Development Manager, on 0208 279 1124 or at ahussain@stratfordeast.com
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Golem (pronounced goh-lem)
Fri 14 Nov 2014
Stratford Circus
Stratford Circus is pleased to host a very special London warm-up performance of Golem - a fantastical tale of an extraordinarily ordinary man, Robert Robertson…and his Golem, a special creature he fashioned out of clay. Created by the brilliant 1927 theatre company, Golem fuses live performance and music with stunning animation, claymation and film. For ages 12+ Find out more... |
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Usagi Yojimbo
By Ade Solanke
28 Nov 2014 – 4 Jan 2015
Southwark Playhouse
17th Century Japan. A young rabbit leaves home in pursuit of one ambition: to become a great samurai warrior. Comic book series Usagi Yojimbo has been adapted for the stage and features stunning design, video projection and original live music making it an epic adventure for all aged 8+!
Find out more...
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One Snowy Night
Discover Children’s Story Centre
One cold winter's night, Percy the Park Keep finds the animals shivering on his doorstep and he must find a way to help them. Creep into Percy's hut, join in the stories and help everyone get to sleep on One Snowy Night. An immersive puppetry and storytelling adventure based on Nick Butterworth’s best-selling picture book.
Find out more...
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Script Reading Service
30 Oct - 30 Nov 2014
Talawa Theatre Company is looking for writers for: future commissions, Talawa Firsts and the Talawa Writers’ Programme.
Talawa reads and reports on submitted scripts three times a year. The submission window closes on 30th November. There are many stories; will yours be one of them?
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