The Mcmillan Theatre

Sam Avery's - The Learner Parent. Coming to The McMillan Theatre on Saturday 20 October 8pm. Tickets available from our Box Office 01278 556677 (Mon-Fri 10am-2pm) https://mcmillantheatre.com/e…/sam-aver y-the-learner-parent/

The Floyd Effect - SOLD OUT – Saturday 22 September 7.30pm Hope you’ve got your tickets! – remember to book early for the best availability. See our What’s On Guide – including some shows in 2019 available to book now! https://mcmillantheatre.com/whats-on/

Check out Sam Avery chatting with Sara Cox on BBC radio 2. Sam is here at the McMillan Theatre on Saturday 20 October. https://mcmillantheatre.com/e…/sam-aver y-the-learner-parent/

The multi-award winning and critically acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King And I - being screened here in this unmissable event recorded live from London’s iconic Palladium.
Reprising her Tony Award-winning role, ‘Broadway musical’s undisputed Queen’ (The Sunday Times) Kelli O’Hara (Anna) takes to the stage alongside Tony and Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe (The King) in a "powerhouse" (The Times) performance. Also returning to her T...ony Award winning role as Lady Thiang is Ruthie Ann Miles.
Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children.
With one of the finest scores ever written including; Whistle a Happy Tune, Getting to Know You, and Shall We Dance, and featuring a company of over 50 world-class performers, The King and I is a testament to the lavish heritage of gloriously romantic musical theatre – it is the greatest musical from the golden age of musicals.
“Five stars for a sumptuous King and I. Book Now. It’s a hit” - The Times
“We left the London Palladium on a bright cloud of music - joyous!” - Daily Mail
“Looks and sounds ravishing. Complete rapture” - The Telegraph
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Are you aged 7 - 17 years old? Would you like to appear in this year's pantomime? Come to our open Ensemble Auditions at The McMillan Theatre! (Please be aware these roles are unpaid.)
... All applicants must arrive no later than 11.30am. You will be required to dance at a reasonable standard and will be auditioned in groups and taught a short dance routine. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring plenty of water. For further information please contact our box office on 01278 556677 or just come along! - no pre-registration required.
If successful, you must be able to attend all of the following rehearsals... Sunday 25 November - Sunday 2 December - Sunday 9 December - Sunday 16 December - Wednesday 19 December (after school).
Successful candidates will be split into two groups and these groups will share the performances on a rota basis, therefore you must be available on the following pantomime performance dates: 20th December (1 show) 21st December (1 show) 22nd December (2 shows) 23rd December (2 shows) --- Christmas Break --- 26th December (1 show) 27th December (2 shows) 28th December (2 shows) 29th December (2 shows) 30th December (2 shows) 31st December (1 show)
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Really looking forward to Geoff coming to the McMillan Theatre on Saturday 24 December. https://mcmillantheatre.com/e…/geoff-no rcott-traditionalism/

The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience Committed to the Blues Brothers, takes the greatest songs from two cult films, and recreates all the iconic atmosphere of a live performance of The Commitments and The Blues Brothers, and puts them together to create two fantastic tribute shows in one memorable evening of foot tapping, sing along entertainment, capturing the essence of both the music and the films - in a stage show / concert experience that electrifies! L...ast seats remaining! Friday 28 September 8pm Tickets £18 Available from https://mcmillantheatre.com/…/the-ultim ate-commitments-and…/
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Don't miss out on Ian McKellen’s ‘extraordinarily moving portrayal’ (Independent) of King Lear being screened at The McMillan Theatre on Thursday 27 September at 7pm. Tickets available from https://mcmillantheatre.com/…/national- theatre-live-king-l…/ or on the door.

Geoff Norcott will be a guest on Sunday Morning Live on BBC One this Sunday from 11.30am. Here at the McMillan Theatre on Saturday 24 November 7.30pm. https://mcmillantheatre.com/e…/geoff-no rcott-traditionalism/

Check out Jamie Laing & Francis Boulle Talk Hit Podcast 'Private Parts' And Upcoming "World Tour" Coming to the McMillan Theatre on Wednesday 17 October 7.30. https://mcmillantheatre.com/event/private -parts-live/

The only way is Windsor! The Merry Wives of Windsor screened from the RSC at 7pm at The McMillan Theatre tonight at 7pm - tickets available from https://mcmillantheatre.com/…/rsc-live- the-merry-wives-of-…/ or on the door.

Don't miss out - last chance to book this special offer today!

On Thursday 27 December at 2pm we are delighted to be offering a Relaxed Performance for children, young people or any patrons with disabilities, additional support needs and those on the autistic spectrum as well as their parents, teachers or guardians.
If you have any access requirements or to book wheelchair accessible seating or concessions for carers please contact the Box Office on 01278 556677 (open 10am - 2pm Monday - Friday).
Tickets: £16 Standard/£13 Concession/Unde...r 16
Pantomime Family Ticket for £52 - To take advantage of this offer please choose 2 Standard and 2 Under 16 tickets and the discount will be applied to your basket.
Minor sensory adjustments to the production will be made in order for us to cater to an audience who might not feel they can usually come to enjoy a performance at The McMillan Theatre or the magic of pantomime.
The performance is essentially the same show with some small adjustments for your comfort:
-- Sound levels are reduced
-- Lighting levels inside the auditorium are increased
-- No strobe lighting or pyrotechnics are used and some special effects are changed
-- Auditorium doors are left open so you're free to come and go
-- You can move around during the performance if needed
-- A chill out zone in the foyer to relax
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Are you aged 7 - 17 years old? Would you like to appear in this year's pantomime? Come to our open Ensemble Auditions at The McMillan Theatre! (Please be aware these roles are unpaid.)
... All applicants must arrive no later than 11.30am. You will be required to dance at a reasonable standard and will be auditioned in groups and taught a short dance routine. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring plenty of water. For further information please contact our box office on 01278 556677 or just come along! - no pre-registration required.
If successful, you must be able to attend all of the following rehearsals... Sunday 25 November - Sunday 2 December - Sunday 9 December - Sunday 16 December - Wednesday 19 December (after school).
Successful candidates will be split into two groups and these groups will share the performances on a rota basis, therefore you must be available on the following pantomime performance dates: 20th December (1 show) 21st December (1 show) 22nd December (2 shows) 23rd December (2 shows) --- Christmas Break --- 26th December (1 show) 27th December (2 shows) 28th December (2 shows) 29th December (2 shows) 30th December (2 shows) 31st December (1 show)
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Back to School Offer - One adult free with every child's ticket booked! Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise - Sunday 7 October 2018, 11am & 2pm. Limited time only - Book by Wednesday 12 September Tickets from £7.50.
... To take advantage of this offer, select all your tickets (adults and children) and the special offer will be applied to your basket. https://mcmillantheatre.com/ev…/hoot-ow l-master-of-disguise/
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The Story of the Beach Boys If you like the Beach Boys® songs, you will love this band! Guaranteed to leave everyone with a smile on their face, a song in their heart and a truly memorable live music experience to cherish, this is a show you do not want to miss.
Saturday 15 September 7.30pm Tickets £18.50... Available from https://mcmillantheatre.com/…/the-story -of-the-beach-boys-…/
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Are you aged 5 - 10 years or 10 - 14 years old? Would you like to learn to dance and have fun? No previous experience needed! Places are available NOW to join our McMillan Youth Dance classes from 4 September 2018. For more information or to book see https://mcmillantheatre.com/whats-on/ or contact the Box Office on 01278 556677. Keep Dancing!

Did you see Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret in The Crown? Watch her in the NT Live screening of 'Julie' here on Thursday 6 September at 7pm. Tickets available from https://mcmillantheatre.com/ev…/nationa l-theatre-live-julie/ or on the door.
Please note this performance includes strobe lighting.

Back to school blues? Why not have something to look forward to with our next family show for all ages - Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise, a crafty bird with a talon to amuse. Proon Productions will be bringing Hoot Owl’s tongue-in-beak narration to life on stage with puppets, songs and animations at #TheMcMillanTheatre on Sunday 7 October at 11am and 2pm. Book now at https://mcmillantheatre.com/ev…/hoot-ow l-master-of-disguise/

Wonderful! Great acting and singing, laughter, amazing interaction with the audience. A great start to Christmas, well done to everyone

Wonderful evening of entertainment. Wow, this is the way pantomime is meant to be with strong audience involvement all the way through. And you could see that the kids really enjoyed it. Strong voices from the leading cast members. Highly recommended. :)

Went to see The wizard of oz tonight was absolutely amazing, was a treat for my son’s eighth birthday and he loved it, they even got him up on stage and got the whole theatre to sing happy birthday. This is the second year we have been to panto here and will definitely be back again for years to come. Can’t recommend enough. Well done to all cast, crew and staff. You made our night. Xxx

We took our 2 granddaughters to see The Hungry Caterpillar yesterday. They loved it. Leg room was good and the show was well timed at 1 hour long. Just long enough so the children didn't get restless. Parking is great. All in all a very good experience. We will definitely go again.

We all really enjoyed ourselves yesterday! My daughter, bf, brother sister and auntie had such a laugh! Defintely a show for all ages! Hidden adult humour for only adults to catch onto! Wasn't sure what to expect but it was most definitely a great show! Couldn't stop talking about how great it was once finished! I thought It was lovely that the cast came out to greet the children after as well! 5 stars from us! Thank you!

We (my 13 yr old and I) went to see Alice in Wonderland last night (18.03.17) - a truly Wonderful Experience! The talent of all involved was amazing. If we had to highlight individuals (in total agreement with my 13yr old) it would be 'little' Alice, Caterpillar, white rabbit and the ohhhh sooo cute little mouse in the teapot!! But, honestly every member of the cast who appeared on stage were fantastic!! Well done to them all.

The wizard of oz. What a treat to start Christmas off with a high. The show was amazing and my 4 year was transfixed, her first proper show. The cast were amazing and their singing voices top class. Big shout out to the Tin man hilarious. Merry Christmas x

The Wizard of Oz... ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!!! Well done to the whole cast you were all amazing!!!! You even managed to capture our 18 month old...she was mesmerized by it all. All 3 of our children have come away so excited they want to see it all over again!

Can't wait to see you all again.... You have definitely got to come back!!!! See you next year!!!

Katie Piper, You are an amazing women, it was so lovely to meet you , what an incredible show. You are so strong, amazing and brilliant in every single way, xxx

Just watch singing in the rain this afternoon which was absolutely fantastic! The cast were brilliant and the rain - well that was amazing!!! � Didn’t want the show to end! Well done, it’s a lovely theatre �

Just got back from the Wizard of Oz. Brilliant family show, we all loved it especially my four year old son who went on stage at the end and totally loved it. Cast are all fantastic and we even got to meet them after the show. Couldn’t ask for a better night out. Well done everyone. My son wants to follow you around the country.

Just finished watching The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, fabulous family show our children where transfixed from start to finish. A real treat!

I spent a lovely evening last night at The Open Mic Session being thoroughly entertained by a variety of singers, many of whom I had never seen or heard before. Vocals, guitar and percussion were excellent. Some original songs too. Up and coming stars of the future. Great talent and all for a £2.00 entry fee. Very intimate surroundings, sitting at tables very close to the singers. Great lighting, sound and acoustics. A well stocked bar to boot. Cheap night out in brilliant surroundings. Don't miss the next session on 25th April 2017

I have taken my boys to see a variety of shows now. They love it... the whole experience of watching a performance live on the stage is most magical for them. I sit watching there facial expression with delight. They both enter a world of magical fantasy allowing them to be involve and mesmorised by the whole atmosphere of the theatre and show.

As a parent the theatre is easily accessible from home no long journey.Easy parking and excellent value for money. I highly recommend taking your children here. Staff are very helpful and very welcoming. I'm 100% sure we will see you all again very soon.

Had an amazing evening watching King for a Day on Saturday. The room set up was great with tables and candles. Thank you for a real

treat.

Also want to say the volunteers are an amazing group of people

Great venue for an open mic...the whole atmosphere was first class..from the opening act to the final one it was brilliant. Started off with the great house band. They make everyone welcome and for £2 it is very good value for money! Will be back! So do yourself a favour come to the next McMillan Sessions!

Fantastic Pantomime. The best I have seen in a long time. Cast were amazing; fabulous singing and great to experience lots of traditional audience participation. I highly recommend it.

Been many times but we were absolutely blown away by The Wizard of Oz! Fantastic cast and crew! Highly recommend. The interaction they had with the audience, especially the children was amazing, my 8 year old loved it! X

A local theatre at reasonable prices. We went today and watched the Wizard of Oz panto. We all loved it. Fantastic cast. Great show. Even the bar prices were reasonable. All staff were polite and helpful. Would highly recommend

Wonderful! Great acting and singing, laughter, amazing interaction with the audience. A great start to Christmas, well done to everyone

Wonderful evening of entertainment. Wow, this is the way pantomime is meant to be with strong audience involvement all the way through. And you could see that the kids really enjoyed it. Strong voices from the leading cast members. Highly recommended. :)

Went to see The wizard of oz tonight was absolutely amazing, was a treat for my son’s eighth birthday and he loved it, they even got him up on stage and got the whole theatre to sing happy birthday. This is the second year we have been to panto here and will definitely be back again for years to come. Can’t recommend enough. Well done to all cast, crew and staff. You made our night. Xxx

We took our 2 granddaughters to see The Hungry Caterpillar yesterday. They loved it. Leg room was good and the show was well timed at 1 hour long. Just long enough so the children didn't get restless. Parking is great. All in all a very good experience. We will definitely go again.

We all really enjoyed ourselves yesterday! My daughter, bf, brother sister and auntie had such a laugh! Defintely a show for all ages! Hidden adult humour for only adults to catch onto! Wasn't sure what to expect but it was most definitely a great show! Couldn't stop talking about how great it was once finished! I thought It was lovely that the cast came out to greet the children after as well! 5 stars from us! Thank you!

We (my 13 yr old and I) went to see Alice in Wonderland last night (18.03.17) - a truly Wonderful Experience! The talent of all involved was amazing. If we had to highlight individuals (in total agreement with my 13yr old) it would be 'little' Alice, Caterpillar, white rabbit and the ohhhh sooo cute little mouse in the teapot!! But, honestly every member of the cast who appeared on stage were fantastic!! Well done to them all.

The wizard of oz. What a treat to start Christmas off with a high. The show was amazing and my 4 year was transfixed, her first proper show. The cast were amazing and their singing voices top class. Big shout out to the Tin man hilarious. Merry Christmas x

The Wizard of Oz... ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!!! Well done to the whole cast you were all amazing!!!! You even managed to capture our 18 month old...she was mesmerized by it all. All 3 of our children have come away so excited they want to see it all over again!

Can't wait to see you all again.... You have definitely got to come back!!!! See you next year!!!

Katie Piper, You are an amazing women, it was so lovely to meet you , what an incredible show. You are so strong, amazing and brilliant in every single way, xxx

Just watch singing in the rain this afternoon which was absolutely fantastic! The cast were brilliant and the rain - well that was amazing!!! � Didn’t want the show to end! Well done, it’s a lovely theatre �

Just got back from the Wizard of Oz. Brilliant family show, we all loved it especially my four year old son who went on stage at the end and totally loved it. Cast are all fantastic and we even got to meet them after the show. Couldn’t ask for a better night out. Well done everyone. My son wants to follow you around the country.

Just finished watching The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, fabulous family show our children where transfixed from start to finish. A real treat!

I spent a lovely evening last night at The Open Mic Session being thoroughly entertained by a variety of singers, many of whom I had never seen or heard before. Vocals, guitar and percussion were excellent. Some original songs too. Up and coming stars of the future. Great talent and all for a £2.00 entry fee. Very intimate surroundings, sitting at tables very close to the singers. Great lighting, sound and acoustics. A well stocked bar to boot. Cheap night out in brilliant surroundings. Don't miss the next session on 25th April 2017

I have taken my boys to see a variety of shows now. They love it... the whole experience of watching a performance live on the stage is most magical for them. I sit watching there facial expression with delight. They both enter a world of magical fantasy allowing them to be involve and mesmorised by the whole atmosphere of the theatre and show.

As a parent the theatre is easily accessible from home no long journey.Easy parking and excellent value for money. I highly recommend taking your children here. Staff are very helpful and very welcoming. I'm 100% sure we will see you all again very soon.

Had an amazing evening watching King for a Day on Saturday. The room set up was great with tables and candles. Thank you for a real

treat.

Also want to say the volunteers are an amazing group of people

Great venue for an open mic...the whole atmosphere was first class..from the opening act to the final one it was brilliant. Started off with the great house band. They make everyone welcome and for £2 it is very good value for money! Will be back! So do yourself a favour come to the next McMillan Sessions!

Fantastic Pantomime. The best I have seen in a long time. Cast were amazing; fabulous singing and great to experience lots of traditional audience participation. I highly recommend it.

Been many times but we were absolutely blown away by The Wizard of Oz! Fantastic cast and crew! Highly recommend. The interaction they had with the audience, especially the children was amazing, my 8 year old loved it! X

A local theatre at reasonable prices. We went today and watched the Wizard of Oz panto. We all loved it. Fantastic cast. Great show. Even the bar prices were reasonable. All staff were polite and helpful. Would highly recommend