Forthcoming Shows and Booking Information

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Forthcoming Shows

RAODS Youth presents

Alice in Wonderland

Lisa Gilmour, in her debut as a Director for RAODS, has brought her original adaption of both Alice In Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass to life in this wonderful youth production. Recent youth productions (Guys And Dolls and Singin' In The Rain, in 2006 and 2007 respectively) have entertained packed audiences, and earned Daily Echo Curtain Call Awards as well. With a cast of over 20 - ranging in ages from 6 to 21 -this show brings you all of the well known Lewis Carroll creations such as the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, Queen of Hearts. Combined with the beauty of his poetic language and in the most colourful of costumes with dance, music and humour - Alice In Wonderland is clearly going to continue that success story. A great treat for all of the family.

Performances:
Thurs 7th - Sat 9th August

RAODS presents

Third Week in August

by Peter Gordon

A rare event for RAODS - two plays by the same author in one season. Another Peter Gordon comedy - Murdered To Death - was a sell-out in May, and the same non-stop fun and entertainment can be expected from this story - which tells the tale of... Sue, who - deciding to try a “get away from everybody” caravan holiday - little realises that she's booked into the caravan site from hell! She is soon taken under the wing of expert, but inadequate, caravaner, Neville. That's when he’s not engaged in battle with his wife or trying to cope with his separated sister-in-law. Matters become complicated with the arrival of the enthusiastic Tony and his reluctant girlfriend. Neville decides that a communal barbecue is the order of the day... then things really start to hot up!

Performances:
Weds 13th - Sat 16th August

RAODS presents

Variety Theatre

An evening of variety, in the best Victorian style. For those of you who remember The Good Old Days (from Leeds Variety Theatre) expect nothing less! As the man with the gavel might put it... “terpsichorean delights; soft shoe shuffling; a song, a sigh, and a sense of humour”. All will be here. And, who knows, a bit of audience participation as well. A gathering together of RAODS' accomplished and award winning performers, to give you an evening to remember.

Performances:
Mon 1st - Sat 6th September

RAODS presents

Snoopy The Musical

Based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz, this show ran for 152 performances on Broadway in 1982. It then appeared in the West End in 1983, where it won the Olivier Award. The West End cast included Susie Blake, who went on to appear in Victoria Wood’s cult TV comedy series. As with the cartoon strip, this is a show that has appeal for everyone. Atop his kennel, Snoopy surveys the skies, scene of his triumph as a First World War flying ace. Modestly he considers his genius. Stoically he accepts that his brilliance in nearly every field of endeavour will forever go unmarked by humankind. He can but uphold his own high standards. (“I refuse to chase a stick that hasn't been properly sanded and polished”). No wonder Charlie Brown wonders whether he should trade Snoopy in for a cat!

Performances:
Mon 10th - Sat 15th November (including Saturday matinee at 2.30pm)

RAODS presents

Aladdin

by Peter Denyer

Aladdin is one of the most popular pantomimes of all times. Our story combines mystery & magic with slapstick fun as we follow Aladdin’s journey from poverty stricken laundry boy to wealthy suitor of The Emperor’s daughter Princess So-Shi. Along the way we meet his mother the colorful Widow Twankey, Wishee Washee his lovable idiot of a brother, a pair of hopeless bunglers Ping & Pong and the evil villainous magician Abanazar. Join us for a spectacular pantomime that has something for all the family and share Aladdin’s amazing adventure.

Performances:
Fri 16th - Sat 31st January 2009 (Monday-Wednesday: no performance, Thursday/Friday: 7.30pm, Saturday/Sunday: 2pm & 5pm. Saturday 31st: additional final performance at 8pm.)

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Booking Info

Car Parking

Access Facilities

Access to the auditorium may be gained by lift and we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs at the front. If you wish to use the lift or have difficulty in climbing the stairs to the auditorium, please notify the Box Office of your requirements when booking tickets so that suitable seats can be allocated and Front of House staff notified.

Guide Dogs are allowed in the auditorium. Please notify the Box Office if you wish to bring a guide dog so that suitable space can be allocated.

A Sennheiser transmission system is installed in the auditorium to help patrons who have difficulty hearing. The small lightweight unit has a stethoscope-type earpiece. It is easy to operate and comfortable in use. Please ask at the Box Office to borrow one of these units. You will be shown how to use it. Please return it to the Box Office after use. There is no charge for the use of the headsets. This unit operates in the auditorium only.

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