Ballet theatre uks nutcracker is sure to leave you with a sense. Built in 1819 this grade 1 listed building is also a. This restored grade i listed theatre offers you an authentic 19th century theatre going experience, combined with a contemporary bar for the 21st century theatre goer. The nutcracker in bury st edmunds, theatre royal, bury st. Northern light completes full electrical installation at the theatre royal, bury st edmunds. Join the team at theatre royal bury st edmunds national. Edmunds from, the uks biggest entertainment website. Theatre royal bury st edmunds directory things to do. Im always keen to try something new, and three years ago when i reached my half century. Using modern art forms of dance and music, this richly costumed show marries the contemporary and the ancient. November 2017 one of tchaikovskys most famous compositions and a popular christmas ballet presentation, the nutcra.
Their version of the story of dick whittington is replete with local touches which seem natural rather than. Present day theatre royal bury st edmunds stage hand and wardrobe supervisor discuss the history o duration. Click here to see premier inn hotels nearby to bury st edmunds. Its extraordinarily intimate auditorium and exquisite decorative scheme provides visitors with an unforgettable and unique theatrical experience. The 10 best restaurants near theatre royal, bury st. Christmas would not be christmas without tchaikovskys the nutcracker but. This extraordinary true story of survival is a oneman tourdeforce war epic. It is considered to be one of the most perfect examples of regency theatres in britain. Weymouth pavilions magical christmas pantomime sleeping beauty runs until the 1st january 2018. Brought to bury st edmunds by ballet theatre uk, the nutcracker is one of the most popular christmas ballet presentations of all times. The building is one of eight grade i listed theatres in the united kingdom, and is the only working theatre operated under the auspices of the national trust. The nutcracker nov 20 22 where to take our children.
Please read out cookie policy for further information. Dealscove promise youll get the best price on products you want. The show is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of the irish celts throughout history. This event is at the unitarian meeting house on churchgate street, bury st edmunds, ip33 1rh.
Hotels near west stow country park and anglosaxon village. He opened theatre royal bury st edmunds on 11 october 1819. Midsummer nights dream on stage at the theatre royal. The refurbishment of the theatre royal aimed to update and upgrade the functionality of the whole grade 1 listed theatre, whilst maintaining and preserving the venues georgian roots. Theatre royal bury st edmunds is now closed to the public and we are working behind the scenes to keep the theatre robust and ready for reopening when the time is right. The nutcracker is the story of a young girl called clara who has a fabulous dream. The bus station is on st andrews street north, 10 minutes walk from the theatre. Is there a more beautiful theatre in britain than this restored regency. Bury st edmunds is located just off the a14 east of cambridge and west of ipswich. New season, new talent and old friends at theatre royal bury st edmunds. The theatre royal is at the very heart of bury st edmunds and suffolks cultural offering, both as a community theatre and heritage site.
Bury st edmunds railway station is on station hill and is twenty minutes walk from the theatre, connecting to cambridge, ipswich and the londonnorwich line. The iconic sound of a legend in music and film is brought to life in this new production touring theatres across the country. The little mermaid, the nutcracker, cinderella, alice in wonderland, the snow queen and a christmas carol. From the midlands or the east coast, follow the a14. It has a rich heritage and continues to provide many with a unique cultural experience. Book your tickets this christmas to be part of this spectacu. David woods stage version of the book by michelle magorian, in karen simpsons production percolates the music of the second world war as a counterpoint to the story of on small boys evacuation from london to the countryside. This twohour dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of irish talent. Thank you to everyone involved for a very enjoyable afternoon. Explore suffolk theatre royal bury st edmunds, suffolk. The genius of tchaikovsky created the nutcracker, one of the most recognisable and enduring music scores ever written. Click here for the theatre royal bury st edmunds seating plan 2014. During your visit to theatre royal and bury st edmunds, why not take some time to enjoy some of the other attractions the town and surrounding areas have to offer.
The story is about a young girl called clara the night before christmas and. Following their sellout 2015 performances of swan lake, the imperial russian ballet company will return to australia to perform the nutcracker. Ballet theatre uk return to the theatre royal, in bury st edmunds, with a spectacular journey into the enchanting and magical realm of a midsummer nights dream, on thursday and friday, march 1 and 2 william shakespeares famous comedy portrays the events surrounding the marriage of theseus duke of athens, to hippolyta, the former queen of the amazons. Previous performances at theatre royal bury st edmunds. The iconic sound of a legend in music and film is brought to life in this new production touring theatres across the. Upcoming events, tickets, information, and maps for theatre royal in bury st. Ballet theatre uk return to theatre royal bury st edmunds with a spectacular journey into the enchanting and magical realm of a midsummer nights dream william shakespeares famous comedy portrays the events surrounding the marriage of theseus duke of athens, to hippolyta the former queen of the amazons.
This is the best cinema in bury st edmunds, reclining seats and very comfortable take a glass of. It has been entertaining people on and off for almost 200 years quite something. Theatre royal bury st edmunds was designed and built in 1819 by william wilkins. New season at bury theatre royal at grapevine magazine. Pantomimes and family shows in west suffolk 2017 where. Theatre royals designer, william wilkins 17781839 was an architect of national repute responsible for the national gallery in london and downing college, cambridge. Edmunds booking line 01284 769 505 westgate street bury st edmunds suffolk ip33 1qr need a room nearby. We had a meal in the restaurant below the cinema before the performance started.
Whether its a celebration of a special occasion, such as a wedding, or a corporate event such as a conference, the theatre. The theatre started life with william wilkins and has changed ownership only a few times but it hasnt always been used as a theatre. It is an example of a georgian theatre, built in 1819 by william wilkins the younger, 1778 1839, who also designed and built downing college, cambridge, and the. Sleeping beauty trailer weymouth pavilion 201718 youtube. The theatre royal bury st edmunds is one of britains most significant theatre buildings and the last surviving regency playhouse in the country. The nutcracker, theatre royal, bury st edmunds, november 18.
The theatre royal is a restored regency theatre in bury st. History of the theatre royal bury st edmunds national trust. This is a theatre royal friends committee fundraising event to support theatre royal bury st edmunds. From 2005 to 2007, theatre royal was renovated and restored to its regency origins.
The illustrious cast of the imperial russian ballet company enjoy performing the nutcracker more than any other ballet from their. Willy russells 1970s musical for a large cast of schoolage performers and five adult professional actors may have a liverpool and north wales setting, but it has settled down comfortably in suffolk, as the new bury st edmunds theatre royal production makes evident. Theatre royal is now managed as an independent working theatre by bury st edmunds theatre management limited. Whether you are travelling by car or public transport you will find all the information you need to ensure a smooth journey into bury st edmunds, and most importantly to the theatre royal.
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