Barbershopera is a comedy barbershop quartet featuring three guys and a girl and since 2007 has charmed audiences across the UK and internationally with their award-winning work. Their shows always retain the original, simple premise: three guys and a girl singing a fully formed a cappella musical.Toni & the Guys - T01906385965It's the UK Barbershop Quartet finals and Al Legro, Frank Sonata and Hugh be Doo have been dumped by their lead singer Tony. Despair beckons until they meet ?Diva on the Dole' Antonia Soprano and the three guys and a girl are born.Producer Barbershopera!. Director Sarah Tipple. | |
| 20 Jun 14 to 21 Jun 14 | Theatre Royal, York :: V954 listing details L621124189 |
| 23 Apr 14 | The Theatre By The Lake, Keswick :: V7 listing details L0237162590 |
The Three Musketeers - T203215382With her village under threat of destruction by the villainous Cardinal Richtea, young Nicole D'Artagnan must dress up as a man and head to Paris in hope of joining the famous King's Musketeers. Reinventing the classic adventure story with fresh four-part harmonies, three guys and a girl sing you through this epic tale. The 17th century just got cool again. All for fun and fun for all!Producer Richard Darbourne Ltd. Director Sarah Tipple. Design Molly Einchcomb. Lighting Robin Fisher. Lighting Martyn Hutchinson. Performer Laura Darton (D'Artagnan / Cardinal Rich Tea). Performer Pete Sorel Cameron (King Louis of France / Aramis). Performer Harry Stone (Porthos / Milady). Performer Russell Walker (Athos / Duke of Buckingham). | |
| 22 Oct 13 | Leicester Square Theatre, Inner London :: V0148424484 listing details L480969227 |
| 17 Oct 13 | Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal :: V6 listing details L435034637 |
| 16 Oct 13 | Playhouse Theatre, Preston :: V01322424695 listing details L1751040981 |
| 11 Oct 13 to 12 Oct 13 | Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury :: V1452754579 listing details L1597572569 |
| 4 Oct 13 | Burrell Theatre, Truro :: V038854934 listing details L0616723697 |
| 24 Sep 13 | Artrix, Bromsgrove :: V073680848 listing details L1943336505 |
| 10 Sep 13 to 12 Sep 13 | Playhouse, Salisbury :: V923 listing details L0688737143 |
| 2 Sep 13 | Oxford Playhouse, Oxford :: V803 listing details L0772621683 |
| 23 Aug 13 | Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis :: V1001 listing details L799438460 |
| 13 Jul 13 | The Other Palace, Inner London :: V806511856 listing details L01966879755 |
Cabaret Sauvignon - T2074154695Following a joyous run in Soho earlier this year, Barbershopera revive their superb evening of cabaret, song and laughter in a terrific new show: Cabaret Sauvignon. On the back of a triumphant return to the Edinburgh Festival with their latest offering, The Three Musketeers, the gang are ready to roll back into the West End for some autumnal jollity at Trafalgar Studios. Back due to popular demand, Barbershopera rekindle their riotously funny, harmonious hour of lyrical delight and stunning singing. Keeping together the classic Barbershopera cabaret team including E4's Rob Castell, Lara Stubbs, Pete Sorel Cameron and Will Kenning, join the guys and gal for an informal evening of musings and musical miscellany, perhaps even a bit of vocal interaction... A festive compilation for most of the family!Producer David Luff (for Darbourne Luff). Music Rob Castell. Music Rob Castell. Lyrics Rob Castell. Lyrics Tom Sadler. Director Sarah Tipple. Performer Rob Castell. Performer Will Kenning. Performer Lara Stubbs. Performer Pete Sorel-Cameron. | |
| 18 Sep 12 to 6 Oct 12 | Trafalgar Theatre, West End :: V420 listing details L456295326 |
Now That's What I Call Barbershopera! - T01677048228Join the guys and gal for an infomal evening of musings and musical miscellany, perhaps even a bit of vocal interaction. A joyous musical compilation for nearly all of the family! Now that's what I call Barbershopera! is a harmonious hour of lyrical delight featuring new songs and sketches, plus very special guests including Lucy Porter, Sid Bowfin, Justin Edwards, Gary Albert Hughes and Tim Sutton.Producer David Luff. Director Sarah Tipple. Lighting Robin Fisher. Performer Rob Castell. Performer Lara Stubbs. Performer Pete Sorel Cameron. Performer Will Kenning. Performer Lucy Porter (guest). Performer Sid Bowfin (guest). Performer Justin Edwards (guest). Performer Gary Albert Hughes (guest). Performer Tim Sutton (guest). | |
| 13 Jun 12 to 23 Jun 12 | Soho Theatre, Inner London :: V1035 listing details L417266599 |
Apocalyse Noel - T02010984404Barbershop's funniest quartet are back following last year's hugely successful Christmas run in the Drum. In this festive offering, Barbershopera bring you more sublime singing, visual gags and plenty of silliness. God summons four dastardly horsemen to unleash total destruction, but unfortunately Beth turns up instead of Death. Cue mistaken identity, four-part harmony and at least one hobby horse. Barbershopera played to rave reviews in London's West End and at the Edinburgh Fringe. They have won Best Lyrics in the Musical Theatre Matters Awards three years running. | |
| 6 Dec 11 to 23 Dec 11 | Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth :: V895 listing details L0252109129 |
Apocalypse No! - T2074500076The Eurovision Barbershop Contest approaches. Our manly quartet fancy their chances - until their tenor does a runner. He must be replaced, and fast, but the only option is a warbling female opera singer. Will our heroes overcome the obstacles of romantic intrigue, gender warfare and their evil Swiss rivals to triumph in Ljubljana? This award-winning musical comedy was recently heard on BBC Radio 4, and has delighted sell-out audiences in London’s West End and at the Edinburgh Fringe with its blend of sublime four-part harmony, irreverent comedy and festive medleys. Running time: 1hr 40mins (approx)Producer Seabright Productions. Book by Rob Castell. Book by Tom Sadler. Book by Sarah Tipple. Music Rob Castell. Music Tom Sadler. Director Sarah Tipple. Performer Rob Castell. Performer Tom Sadler. Performer Pete Sorel-Cameron. Performer Lara Stubbs. | |
| 7 Nov 11 | Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne :: V665 listing details L1395867643 |
| 3 Jul 11 | Key Theatre, Peterborough :: V27 listing details L1943842753 |
| 27 Apr 11 | Northcott Theatre, Exeter :: V886 listing details L1635880759 |
| 16 Apr 11 | The Carriageworks, Leeds :: V1666392263 listing details L1227784298 |
| 1 Apr 11 to 2 Apr 11 | Theatre Royal, Bath :: V854 listing details L01446795872 |
| 26 Mar 11 | Lemon Tree, Aberdeen :: V587 listing details L1341889733 |
| 5 Mar 11 | Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds :: V76 listing details L01093411151 |
| 11 Jan 11 to 5 Feb 11 | Trafalgar Theatre, West End :: V420 listing details L2107273639 |
| 1 Dec 10 to 19 Dec 10 | Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth :: V895 listing details L685240695 |
Apocalypse? No! - T01365297727Third show from the award-winning musical comedy quartet. God summons four dastardly horsemen to unleash total destruction: cue mistaken identity, four-part harmony and at least one hobby horse. | |
| 4 Aug 10 to 29 Aug 10 | Pleasance, Edinburgh :: V1282 listing details L449668288 |
T01833131442The Eurovision Barbershop Contest is approaching. Our manly quartet fancy their chances, until their lead tenor does a runner. He must be replaced and fast, but when the only option is an operatic warbling woman... what will our heroes do? Putting a diva among the dapper dans has varied and colourful consequences. Will three guys and a girl make it to Ljubljana in one piece, let alone triumph at this prestigious international event? Barbershopera is an a cappella musical in four-part harmony. Expect laughs, tears, false beards and enormous vibratos.Producer Theatre 503. Author Rob Castell. Author Tom Green. Company Toni and the Guys. Director Sarah Tipple. Design Molly Einchcomb. Lighting Robin Fisher. Performer Rob Castell. Performer Mark Hole. Performer Tom Sadler. Performer Lara Stubbs. | |
| 25 Nov 08 to 20 Dec 08 | Theatre503, Inner London :: V232 listing details L175695648 |
