Regal Programme

STEVEN LEE – STORY TIME

Sunday, 2nd March 2025 – 3:00pm

Do your family love books and stories and all the incredible places you can go with your imagination?      Then you’re in for a treat, as popular children’s author Steven Lee joins us to bring some of his best loved books to life with a magical mixture of music, puppetry and heart-warming, giggle making, interactive fun.

 FILM TITLE TO BE CONFIRMED

Tuesday, 4th March 2025 – 7:30pm

THE FROG AND THE PRINCESS

Saturday, 15th March 2025 – 2:00pm

What if wishes were granted? What if magic was real? When a Storyteller appears, everyone is enchanted… Beasts and breadcrumbs, wolves and witches, but all Froggy really wants is to hear a story starring someone like him. Head into the woods with Hansel & Gretel, help little elves make beautiful shoes, meet the princess who’s a champion of hide-and-seek, and see if Froggy finally gets his wish!

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: DAWN OF IMPRESSIONISM: PARIS 1874

Tuesday, 18th March 2025 – 7:30pm

The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history – millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, ‘hungry for independence’, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever.

ROYAL BALLET & OPERA: ROMEO & JULIET

Thursday, 20th March 2025 – 7:15pm.  Running time: 210 minutes, including two intervals

The greatest love story ever told – through ballet.

An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire. The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet when they meet each other at the Capulet ball, into which Romeo has snuck. The two fall in love and they profess their devotion to each other at Juliet’s balcony. They secretly get married. The stakes are raised for the young couple when Romeo avenges the death of his friend Mercutio who has been killed by Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin. For this, Romeo is exiled from Verona. Meanwhile, Juliet’s parents are forcing her to marry another suitor. In order to be together, Romeo and Juliet must risk it all.

 CREATION – the BUBBLE SHOW

Saturday, 22nd March 2025 – 2:00pm

Journey through the awe-inspiring story of the origins of Bubbleland, as it’s brought to life in a dazzling display of soap and water. Immerse yourself in this spectacular adventure as the master of bubbles breathes life into: light, water, plants, animals, stars, and the essence of human nature itself.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: DR STRANGELOVE(Cert TBC)

Thursday, 27th March 2025 – 7:00pm

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr Strangelove.

This explosively funny satire, about a rogue US General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley.

Somerset OPERA – HMS PINAFORE

Friday, 28th March 2025 – 7:30pm

The story takes place aboard the Royal Navy ship HMS Pinafore. The captain’s daughter, Josephine, is in love with a lower-class sailor, Ralph Rackstraw, although her father intends her to marry Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of the Admiralty. She abides by her father’s wishes at first, but ……

THE ROY ORBISON EXPERIENCE

Sunday, 30th March 2025 – 7:30pm

The Roy Orbison Experience is a celebration of the music of Roy Orbison, fronted by the incredible voice of Oliver Harris, who has appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe, the West End and many theatres across the UK. With a live band dedicated to faithfully replicating the iconic sound, it is guaranteed to be an experience that audiences and fans of Roy will not want to miss. This is no tongue in cheek look-a-like or impersonation, but rather a special unique live performance passionately replicating the unrivalled voice, sound, style and vision of Roy Orbison. Oliver Harris and his Roy Orbison Experience bring you on a musical journey celebrating the rock n roll hall of fame and 6-time grammy award winning “Big O”, telling his story and we invite you to experience the classic voice of Roy Orbison with us.

HEART-WARMING TALES

Saturday, 8th February 2025 – 7:30pm

Alexandra Simson is a gifted storyteller who uses a variety of techniques to bring her huge catalogue of folk tales, myths and legends to her audience.Come along and enjoy her modern take on the traditional art of storytelling. You will not be disappointed.

OASIS PRESENTS – WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

Saturday, 15th February 2025 – 7:30pm

Come and see the local adults and children in our spectacular variety show.

 THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (Cert TBC)

Thursday, 20th February 2025 – 7:00pm

National Theatre Live – Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.

 REGAL COMEDY NIGHT

Saturday, 22nd February 2025 – 7:30pm

The evening will feature a professional line up from the cream of the UK Comedy Circuit

 

ROYAL BALLET & OPERA: SWAN LAKE  

Thursday, 27th February 2025 – 7:15pm

[Captured live April 2024], Running time: 210 minutes, including two intervals.

Classical ballet’s most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness.

JERSEY BEATS – OH WHAT A NITE TOUR

Friday, 28th February 2025 – 7:30pm

A sensational show celebrating the wonderful music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

 Tickets for all events may be booked in advance online at https://regaltheatre.co.uk/whatson or from the Box Office (Tel 01643 706430) between 9.30am and 12.00pm Monday – Saturday;

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 The MATA Regal Theatre Company Ltd presents… REGAL VARIETY SHOW 2024 Sunday 3rd November 2024 – 5:00pm.  A theatrical extravaganza showcasing the abundance of local talent, including the Regal’s own Member Companies.

 MY FAVOURITE CAKE (Cert12) – Tuesday, 5th November 2024 – 7:30pm – Subtitled.  After losing her husband and daughter, 70-year-old Mahin has been living a lonely life in Tehran.  But one day, she decides to join her friends for the afternoon tea and finds a new spark in her heart.

 BARNSTORMERS presents AUDIENCE by MICHAEL FRAYN AND THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND by TOM STOPPARD – 14th, 15th and 16th November 2024 – 7:30pm. The first of the plays, ‘Audience’, is best described as a theatrical version of Gogglebox!   The second play of the evening follows the same theme, as we see two theatre critics watching a play, only to be inadvertently drawn on stage and thrown into the action.

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN – VAN GOGH: POETS & LOVERSTuesday, 19th November 2024 – 7:30pm.  The National Gallery, London is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. This film is a chance to re-examine and better understand this iconic artist.

CRAFTY FOOLS presents ADVERTURES IN SCIENCE -Saturday, 23rd November 2024 – 2:00pm. ‘The Magical Mr West’ presents his most amazing show yet, with the help (or possibly hindrance…) of a wisecracking cartoon crow.

The Royal Opera presents… WOLF WITCH GIANT FAIRY [Revival] – Sunday 24th November 2024 – 2:30pm.  Join our ragtag band of wild musicians as they guide all the family through this famous tale with new twists, turns, magic and song.

 THE KAST OF KINKS – Friday, 29th November 2024 – 7:30pm – include former members of the legendary band ‘The Kinks’.  Expect all the hits, including You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Days, Waterloo Sunset, Come Dancing, and many more for a great night out!

REGAL COMEDY NIGHT – Saturday, 30th November 2024 – 7:30pm.  Join us for Comedy Night!  The evening will feature a professional line up from the cream of the UK Comedy Circuit. Four acts to enjoy!