Join us in celebrating one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, as we welcome renowned stand-up Joe Rooney for a night of all things Father Ted! Joe featured as the rebellious Father Damo in the classic Father Ted episode The Old Grey Whistle Theft, leading Dougal astray with his earring, cigarette smoking and bad-boy attitude

In partnership with the Royal Opera House, The Voices Foundation and Nevill Holt Opera, pupils from the David Ross Education Trust (Briar Hill Primary School, Cedar Road Primary School, Eastfield Academy, King’s Heath Primary Academy, Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School and The Arbours Primary Academy) will perform a 60-minute version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Conducted by Nicholas Chalmers, the pupils join with singers and instrumentalists from Nevill Holt Opera’s Associate Artist programme to retell this magical interpretation of Mozart’s ever popular opera. Relive the story of the prince Tamino discovering the princess Pamina, of the birdcatcher Papageno desperately searching for his ‘Papagena’, of the powerful Sarastro battling the evil Queen of the Night, and of the mysterious power of a magic flute and magic bells. Perfect for audiences young and old.

A Concert to celebrate six decades of hit singles by Sir Cliff Richard, Wired for Sound is a MUST see for the ultimate Cliff Richard musical experience when you can’t see the real Cliff. Featuring Multi award winning Jimmy Jemain and his sensational band. The Daily Mirror wrote that “Jimmy talks, walks, looks and sings like Cliff Richard”. Wired For Sound contains hits such as We Don’t Talk Anymore, Move It, Devil Women, Some People and Many More! This show will have you tapping and dancing in the aisles as we take you on a journey of Cliff’s fantastic music. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TRIBUTE SHOW.

Across the world, Sir Geoff Hurst certainly needs no introduction. He is a football legend who is still the only player ever to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final. Sir Geoff made his name with club side West Ham United, with whom he made 499 league and cup appearances, scoring 248 goals. He was Player of the Year three times and won the FA Cup with West Ham in 1964 and the European Cup Winners Cup in 1965.

The Story of Swing: ‘From Bobby Darin to Buble’ Returning for the second year running, The Story of Swing is hosted by renowned singer/entertainer Gareth John with 20-piece big band, Jazz Colossus. The show takes you on a journey through the much-loved style of swing and big band music through the hits of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr, right through to modern day crooners such as Michael Buble and Harry Connick Jr. While Gareth is known for his top-class showmanship, having shared the stage with members of the Beautiful South, The Specials and many more through his career, he will be joined by some very special guests on the night.