Plenty of Drama, Rock 'n' Roll, and Laughs at the New Theatre this Month
By: BWW News Desk Feb. 01, 2017
February at the New Theatre features plenty of drama, rock 'n' roll and laughs - plus a wiley fox. And for the first few days of the month, more feather boas, glitz and glamour!
PLAYING UNTIL SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2017
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
John Partridge, Adrian Zmed and Marti Webb are the exceptional leads in this spectacular new version of the much-loved musical. Nightclub owner Georges' son decides to marry the daughter of a notorious right-wing politician, so he and dazzling drag artiste Albin have to cover up their vibrant lifestyle when meeting the parents. With a show-stopping score that includes The Best of Times, Song on the Sand and I Am What I Am, this is an unmissable extravaganza.
TUESDAY 7 - SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2017
THE VERDICT
Veteran British actors Clive Mantle (Game of Thrones) and Jack Shepherd (Wycliffe) are the leads in this exciting stage adaptation of the powerful bestselling courtroom thriller. Telling the gripping story of a lawyer's stand against the medical and Church establishments, this stunning story also inspired the multi Academy-Award nominated Sidney Lumet film which starred Paul Newman. If you're after a tense and thrilling drama that'll keep you on the edge of your seat, then book your tickets now for this exceptional play.
MONDAY 13 - SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2017
DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS
The ever popular musical, inspired by the five multi-million selling albums, returns to the New! In 1961, emotions run high as young musicialns Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition - and more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! It features classic tracks from artists including Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury and tracks including Let's Dance, To Know Him is to Love Him, Shaking All Over and Great Pretender. Book your seats now for this exhilarating trip back to the Rock 'n' Roll era - the songs will live forever!
TUESDAY 21 - SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2017
FANTASTIC MR FOX
Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox is family fun at its finest and a superb half term treat. Mr Fox is smart, clever and rather fantastic, but he doesn't realise how determined The Farmers are to get revenge. Can he hatch a plan to save his family and friends? Can they outrun the diggers and outsmart The Farmers? And can Rabbit shut up long enough not to give the game away? A juicy tale of greed, pride and the power of friendship, this flagship production promises a Dahlicious theatrical feast with live music and gloriumptious designs. Book now!
MONDAY 27 FEBRUARY - SATURDAY 4 MARCH 2017
THE WEDDING SINGER
Join Ruth Madoc (Hi-De-Hi), Ray Quinn (X Factor), Roxanne Pallett (Emmerdale), Jon Robyns (Avenue Q) and Cassie Compton (X Factor) in a musical to get you up dancing faster than your Dad at a wedding. Packed with songs that capture all the fun and energy of the Adam Sandler smash hit film, The Wedding Singer will have you partying like it's 1985 - where hair is huge and greed is good! You won't want to miss this hilarious new production, so book your seats now and get dressed up for what is sure to be the party of the year.
NEXT MONTH:
THE FAAAABULOUS CERI DUPREE SHOW, GASLIGHT, EVITA and DIRTY DANCING
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