The Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent Announces 2011 Spring Season

The Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent has unveiled an impressive line up of shows for the 2011 Spring Season.

Leading the charge is the show that everyone has been waiting for - Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Ian and The Really Useful Group's lavish production of Roger and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music starring Jason Donovan as Captain Von Trapp.

This critically acclaimed production tells the story of the Von Trapp family's flight across the mountains with its unforgettable score including ‘Edelweisse', ‘My Favorite Things', ‘Do-Re-Mi', ‘Climb Ev'ry Mountain' and the title song ‘The Sound of Music'.

Matthew Bourne returns with a startling brand new production, Cinderella. Bourne's unique take on Cinderella is a thrilling and evocative journey through London during the Second World War. A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of The Blitz.

There's the classic R.C. Sherriff First World War drama, Journey's End, based on the author's own experience of the Front and life in the trenches. It celebrates humour and courage in the face of certain tragedy. A donation from each ticket sold for Journey's End will be made to the Poppy Appeal - supporting the British Legion.

In January, The Regent's Creative Learning department presents 011 Dance. The region's acclaimed youth dance festival is celebrating an amazing 10th anniversary with over 1,750 young people performing over nine nights. Be amazed by inspirational creations by some of the finest young dancers and choreographers - as the next talented generation make their mark.

Master of the mind, Derren Brown, brings his all new show, Svengali, to The Regent in 2011. Derren is a massive hit with Stoke audiences and his three night residency is sure to be the hottest ticket in town!

Marti Pellow stars as the brilliant but obsessive scientist in Jekyll and Hyde, Claire Sweeney returns in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tell Me on a Sunday, X Factor's Niki Evans appears as Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers and electrifying film based musical, Footloose, is energised with 80s hits. Other musical highlights include Michael Jackson tribute Thriller Live and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Maureen Nolan, Liberty X's Michelle Heaton and Emmerdale's Claire King star in The Naked Truth, a brilliant new comedy set in a pole dancing class and The Chippendales will be bringing their Most Wanted Tour to Stoke for two nights only!

From the creators of Wallace and Gromit comes Shaun the Sheep live on stage in Shaun's Big Show and Horrible Histories return with Awful Egyptians and Ruthless Romans.

The Imperial Ice Stars perform their dynamic interpretation of Swan Lake on Ice and The Russian State Ballet of Siberia present three timeless classics - Romeo & Juliet, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake.

For tickets call the Box Office on 0844 871 7649 or book online at www.ambassadortickets.com/stoke. For Group Bookings call 0844 871 7619. Fees apply.

 

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