The Madness of George III
by Alan Bennett

Multi-award-winning drama The Madness of George III will be broadcast live to cinemas, in National Theatre Live’s first ever broadcast from Nottingham Playhouse.

Written by one of Britain’s best-loved playwrights Alan Bennett (The History Boys, The Lady in the Van), this epic play was also adapted into a BAFTA Award-winning film following its premiere on stage in 1991.

The cast of this new production includes Olivier Award-winners Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, Wolf Hall, NT Live Coriolanus) in the title role, and Adrian Scarborough (Gavin and Stacey, Upstairs Downstairs, After the Dance).

It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown, and expose the fine line between a King and a man.

Show image photograph (Mark Gatiss) by Creative by Wren

Simon Godwin follows the success of Twelfth Night with another Olivier Theatre Shakespeare. Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play the titular lovers, with design by Hildegard Bechtler.

This is a delayed screening.

Simon Russell Beale plays William Shakespeare’s Richard II, broadcast live from the stage of the Almeida Theatre in London to cinemas.

This visceral new production about the limits of power will be directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins, whose previous plays include Little Revolution at the Almeida and Absolute Hell at the National Theatre.

Richard II, King of England, is irresponsible, foolish and vain. His weak leadership sends his kingdom into disarray and his court into uproar. Seeing no other option but to seize power, the ambitious Bolingbroke challenges the throne and the king’s divine right to rule.

Simon Russell Beale returns to National Theatre Live screens following broadcasts of Timon of Athens and King Lear, and his recent role in the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Lehman Trilogy.

I’m Not Running, David Hare’s 18th play at the National Theatre, is directed by Neil Armfield. It tells the story of two friends and their involvement, or lack of it, in British party politics.

Celebrating the incredible music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream ­ Voodoo Room are a stunning high energy ‘Power Trio’ featuring some of the U.K.’s finest musicians whose credits include: Steve Winwood, Massive Attack, Arthur Brown, Fish, Thunder, Lulu etc.

NO WIGS, NO PANTOMIME ­ JUST GREAT MUSIC PLAYED BY GREAT MUSICIANS!"INCREDIBLE MUSICIANS!" ­Neneh Cherry.

“SUPERB” ­Time Out.

"OUTSTANDING” ­Blues In The South Magazine.

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Not just a band on a stage playing music, this is a journey through the history of swing music.

You will be taken on a nostalgic journey back in time, both musically and visually, from 1939 to modern day. This fantastic show includes the music and footage of Cab Calloway, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, even a little Buble and many more, all performed brilliantly by a 10 piece show band including 3 great vocalists.

So get your tickets now for this one and only performance in the area, and let us take you on a trip down memory lane

Genesis Legacy look forward to a triumphant return to The Playhouse Whitstable with their celebration of the musical careers of Phil Collins, Mike and the Mechanics, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett and Genesis. A wonderful night of varied music not to be missed.

Neil Duncan’s tribute to Elvis Presley returns with a live 8 piece band. Voted the best Elvis Tribute Artist in the UK this is a must for all Elvis fans.

Described in Vegas as "one of the world's finest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond", Bob Drury's one-man show is an absolute 'must-see'.

Songs include Cracklin' Rosie, America, Love on the Rocks, Forever in Blue Jeans, Play Me, Hello Again, Sweet Caroline and many more.

Stumble down Llaregyb Hill towards the sea and you will discover a village fast and slow asleep; a village whose history is poetry and dreams; a village populated by gossips, poisoners, lovers and ghosts...

This amateur production of “Under Milk Wood (The Definitive Edition)” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD.

Dire Straits UK return to The Playhouse with a performance of one of Dire Straits’most beloved albums - “Alchemy”.

This unique concert will be one not to miss.

This play is entered in the Kent Drama Festival

Following on from their success with Sweeney Todd, One Night at The Playhouse and Avenue Q, Wiley Wolf Productions Ltd return to the Whitstable Playhouse with one mean, green mother of a musical!

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood B Movie musical, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world.

For the residents of Skid Row, life is full of broken dreams and dead ends. But there’s hope on the horizon for flower shop assistant, Seymour, when he discovers a mysterious new plant with killer potential. This foul-mouthed carnivore promises fame and fortune to the down and out protagonist as long as he keeps feeding it.

Will Seymour discover the true intentions of the plant before it's too late?

Filled with tongue in cheek comedy, toe-tapping musical numbers and puppets, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is a night out you won't forget!

This play is entered in the Kent Drama Festival