The Arts Theatre Cambridge has announced its slate of shows for the year ahead.
Highlights include national treasure Jane Asher starring as the Queen in the funny, poignant and celebratory play By Royal Appointment (beginning 24 September), co-produced by Lee Dean, Daniel Schumann and the Arts Theatre Cambridge; Tamzin Outhwaite in Mike Leigh’s classic comedy Abigail’s Party (3-8 August, pictured above); Tracy-Ann Oberman in Noël Coward’s comedy Present Laughter (8-12 September), Martin Shaw in A Man For All Seasons (27-31 October) and a brand-new staging of the celebrated novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (9-13 February).
The programme also includes dance, comedy, literary adaptations, spine chillers like The Haunting of Hill House (17-21 November), family favourites such as The Gruffalo (17-21 June, pictured below) and Dear Zoo (17-19 July), plus a host of much-loved musicals and West End and Fringe smash hits, including Blood Brothers (15-19 September). Plus, of course, the theatre is preparing for another Christmas pantomime extravaganza: Jack and the Beanstalk (beginning 27 November) promises to be jam-packed with music, comedy, magic and festive fun!
Find out more at artstheatre.co.uk