Theatre Royal, Wakefield

Here is the latest newsletter detailing what's coming up:

What's coming up at Theatre Royal Wakefield this half term?         Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glory for themselves, leaving Norman stranded in a cave.   Now it's up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping adventure! Mark Thompson Productions Ltd presents   Fireman Sam   Monday 17 February 12 & 3.30pm     Tickets from £15           A brilliant opportunity to see some of the most talented young performers in West Yorkshire as Theatre Royal Wakefield's Performance Academy (Pontefract students) and Chime hit the stage for their annual showcase performance. Sing! Dance! Act! features performances inspired by our favourite Broadway and West End musicals. Our yearly Performance Academy Showcases allow all students to demonstrate their progress on stage at Theatre Royal Wakefield. The performances help students to develop confidence and self-esteem as well as respond to direction and increase stagecraft. Theatre Royal Wakefield presents   Sing! Dance! Act!   Friday 21 - Saturday 22 February Fri 7pm, Sat 5pm     Tickets from £10         What's coming up in March?     Karl Loxley Saturday 1 February  7.30pm Henry Blofeld Wednesday 5 March 7.30pm Ireland the Show Friday 7 March 7.30pm     The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show Sat 8 - Sun 9 March Times vary The Makings of a Murderer Wednesday 12 March 7.30pm Just My Imagination Thursday 13 March 7.30pm     Su Pollard Friday 14 March 7.30pm The Fureys Monday 17 March 7.30pm Celebrating George Michael Thursday 20 March 7.30pm     The Elton John Show Friday 21 March 7.30pm Dracula Mon 24 - Tues 25 March 7.30pm Aled Jones Wednesday 26 March 7.30pm       Don't miss...       The Queen and her most powerful subject, behind closed doors.   Moira Buffini’s clever and fiercely funny comedy is a fly-on-the-wall look at what might have happened when Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher came face-to-face in the privacy of the palace.   Over the course of a decade did the Monarch and the Iron Lady ever find a common ground, or did their stiff upper lips reign supreme?    This highly entertaining Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Theatre Nation Partnerships production explores the intense relationship between two of history’s most revered female leaders, and the legacy they each left behind. Queens Theatre Hornchurch presents   Handbagged   Tuesday 1 - Saturday 5 April 7.30pm Wednesday & Saturday matinee 2.30pm   Tickets from £15         An Afternoon Tea Fit for a Queen Wednesday 2 April 5pm Directors Talk Wednesday 2 April 6.30pm     We are looking forward to welcoming you to Theatre Royal Wakefield.   We thank you for your continued support.     Theatre Royal Wakefield, Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2TE