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Shakespeare's story of fairies, love and marriage told in ballet form.

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Music: Mendelssohn

Archive listings for A Midsummer Night's Dream

Work type: Dance or ballet.

T1118846801

Be transported to a fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and enchantment. Lovers, fairies, mischief and moonlight conspire in Shakespeare's classic tale. Through the vision of Artistic Director, Christopher Moore, this innovative production gives the old tale a new life. With stunning original choreography set to the iconic Mendelssohn score and breath-taking costume you will be transported to the magical woodland of old where you will rediscovery the magical charm of this classic tale.Company Ballet Theatre UK.
21 May 21Capitol Horsham (formerly Horsham Arts Centre), Horsham :: V723
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21 Mar 18The Harlequin, Redhill :: V707
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15 Mar 18Broadway Theatre, Outer London :: V298
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13 Mar 18Brindley Arts Centre, Runcorn :: V1448285374
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9 Mar 18Epsom Playhouse, Epsom :: V699
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4 Mar 18Palace Theatre, Mansfield :: V453
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1 Mar 18 to 2 Mar 18Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds :: V76
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20 Feb 18Theatre Royal, Winchester :: V782
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9 Feb 18Middlesbrough Theatre, Middlesbrough :: V560
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T1884631885

This funny and heart-warming adaptation features vibrant classical choreography danced by some of the finest dancers around. Mendelssohn's joyous music is interpreted by Artistic Director Darius James, and highlights include radiant costumes, sets and video projection. The Queen of the Fairies, Titania, and Puck, the mischievous messenger, inhabit the supernatural fairy kingdom. Bottom and his boot-wearing 'Rude Mechanicals' present their famous play Pyramus and Thisbe. And finally, the lovers, caught in a thrilling web of mistaken identity and confusion, finally find their way through the Athenian forest to an unforgettable and joyous reconciliation.Company Ballet Cymru. Presented byThe Riverfront Theatre.
8 Dec 17Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury :: V925
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30 Sep 17South Hill Park Arts Centre, Wilde Theatre, Bracknell :: V731
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7 Jul 17Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl :: V838
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30 Jun 17Haymarket Theatre, Basingstoke :: V764
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23 Jun 17 to 24 Jun 17Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre, Taunton :: V918
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22 Jun 17Lighthouse (previously known as Poole Arts Centre), Poole :: V910
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10 Jun 17Waterside Arts Centre, Sale :: V0383692381
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2 Jun 17Borough Theatre, Abergavenny :: V839
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T01865784913

In Northern Ballet's adaptation of the Shakespeare play, which is co-directed by Patricia Doyle, the romantic antics of a touring dance company are played out as it travels by sleeper train from London to Edinburgh. Nixon's choreography brings out the comedy, romance and entanglements of this enchanting story. His Dior-inspired costumes, along with stylish black and white sets, provide a dazzling contrast to the glorious technicolour of the dreamworld. The production premiered at West Yorkshire Playhouse in 2004 to great acclaim.Company Northern Ballet. Choreographer David Nixon. Director Patricia Doyle. Design Duncan Hayler.
20 May 14 to 24 May 14Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes :: V754
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13 May 14 to 17 May 14Theatre Royal, Norwich :: V72
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1 Oct 13 to 5 Oct 13Theatre Royal, Nottingham :: V462
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17 Sep 13 to 21 Sep 13Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V570
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6 Sep 13 to 14 Sep 13Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977
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20 May 13 to 24 May 13Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes :: V754
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Company Ballet Cymru.
14 Nov 13 to 15 Nov 13The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899
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27 Oct 13Buxton Opera House, Buxton :: V424
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19 Jun 13New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme :: V119
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31 May 13Borough Theatre, Abergavenny :: V839
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16 May 13The Ark, Borehamwood :: V375529689
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13 May 13 to 14 May 13The Theatre By The Lake, Keswick :: V7
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T553769829

Company Set to be Pure Funk Dance Company.
24 Aug 10Lighthouse (previously known as Poole Arts Centre), Poole :: V910
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T141249208

Company Independent Ballet Wales. Choreographer Darius James. Costume Yvonne Greenleaf.
23 Nov 09 to 24 Nov 09Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds :: V76
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21 Oct 09Strode Theatre, Street :: V917
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3 Oct 09Playhouse, Alnwick :: V1176
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25 Jun 09The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899
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19 Jun 09Torch Theatre, Milford Haven :: V820
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20 May 09The Theatre, Leatherhead :: V704
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11 Nov 05The Theatre, Leatherhead :: V704
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26 Sep 05Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage :: V53
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9 Sep 05 to 10 Sep 05Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond :: V944
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8 Sep 05Theatr Clwyd, Mold :: V810
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16 Jul 05Middlesbrough Theatre, Middlesbrough :: V560
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7 Jul 05New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme :: V119
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2 Jul 05The Library Theatre, Luton :: V02027386231
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23 Jun 05Northcott Theatre, Exeter :: V886
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18 Jun 05Town Hall Theatre, Stourbridge :: V1046892958
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27 May 05Playhouse, Alnwick :: V1176
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T2055453310

A special, staged performance of Shakespeare’s play, directed by Tim Carroll of the Royal Shakespeare Company, and formerly of the Globe. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment will perform Mendelssohn’s music, surrounding and interwoven throughout the play. Tim Carroll has chosen Middle Temple Hall because of its close association with Shakespeare who almost certainly watched and may have taken part in the first performance of his play, Twelfth Night in Middle Temple Hall in 1602.Director Tim Carroll. Company Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
5 May 09Middle Temple Hall, Outer London :: V444105807
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T0969409338

In NBT's dance version of A Midsummer Night's Dream (2003), the romantic antics of a touring dance company are played out as it travels by sleeper train from London to Edinburgh. Dior inspired costumes and stylish black and white sets provide a dazzling contrast to the glorious Technicolor of the dream world, whilst [David Nixon]'s choreography brings out the comedy, romance and entanglements of this enchanting story. A Midsummer Night's Dream was nominated in the Best New Dance Production category at the 2004 Laurence Olivier Awards.Company Northern Ballet Theatre. Choreographer David Nixon. Director David Nixon. Costume David Nixon. Director Patricia Doyle (co-director). Design Duncan Hayler. Lighting Duncan Hayler. Lighting Andy Waddington (tour). Music J. Brahms. Music John Longstaff (music arrangement). Musical Director John Pryce-Jones.
28 Oct 08 to 1 Nov 08Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury :: V674
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21 Oct 08 to 25 Oct 08Alhambra Theatre, Bradford :: V965
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4 Jun 08 to 7 Jun 08Venue Cymru (formerly - North Wales Theatre), Llandudno :: V848
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27 May 08 to 31 May 08New Theatre, Cardiff :: V823
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30 Apr 08 to 3 May 08Theatre Royal, Norwich :: V72
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1 Apr 08 to 5 Apr 08Grand Opera House, Belfast :: V548
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5 Mar 08 to 8 Mar 08Festival Theatre, Edinburgh :: V600
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4 Mar 08 to 8 Mar 08Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury :: V674
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20 Nov 07 to 24 Nov 07New Victoria Theatre, Woking :: V709
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13 Nov 07 to 17 Nov 07Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes :: V754
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6 Sep 07 to 15 Sep 07Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977
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T2041776442

Producer The Point Young Peoples Theatre. Company Feet First Youth Dance Company. Company Kickstart. Director Heidi Vaughan.
8 Jun 07 to 10 Jun 07The Point, Eastleigh :: V1114
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T0502392624

Company Cygnet.
22 Mar 06 to 1 Apr 06Cygnet Theatre (formerly New Theatre), Exeter :: V0135900169
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T2124098845

Company Independent Ballet Wales. Choreographer Darius James. Music Teleman. Music Mendelssohn. Costume Yvonne Williams.
8 Nov 05 to 9 Nov 05Thameside Theatre, Grays :: V39
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24 Jun 05Torch Theatre, Milford Haven :: V820
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11 Jun 05Pontardawe Arts Centre, Swansea :: V991
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23 May 05Mercury Theatre, Colchester :: V37
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16 Apr 05Beaufort Theatre, Ebbw Vale :: V844
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T0904314758

Company Northern Ballet Theatre. Choreographer David Nixon. Director David Nixon. Director Patricia Doyle. Lighting Duncan Hayler. Design Duncan Hayler. Costume David Nixon. Music Brahms. Music Mendelssohn. Music John Lonstaff (music arrangement). Company Northern Ballet Theatre Orchestra. Director John Pryce-Jones (music). Performer Natalie Leftwich (Titania).
18 May 04 to 22 May 04New Victoria Theatre, Woking :: V709
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28 Apr 04 to 1 May 04Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes :: V754
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17 Mar 04 to 27 Mar 04Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224
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24 Feb 04 to 28 Feb 04Festival Theatre, Edinburgh :: V600
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28 Oct 03 to 1 Nov 03Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury :: V674
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15 Oct 03 to 18 Oct 03Theatre Royal, Nottingham :: V462
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5 Sep 03 to 13 Sep 03Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977
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T1250376752

Company Theatre in the Park.
24 Jul 03 to 27 Jul 03General, Outer London :: V1087
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T166124334

Company HND Dance.
12 Jun 02 to 15 Jun 02Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V568
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T021504851

Company Cwmni Ballet Gwent.
29 Nov 01Guildhall Arts Centre, Grantham :: V447
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7 Nov 01Darlington Arts Centre, Darlington :: V563
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1 Jul 01Pier Pavilion, Cromer :: V61
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24 Jun 01Conquest Theatre, Bromyard :: V1186
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23 Jun 01Pontardawe Arts Centre, Swansea :: V991
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14 Jun 01Guild Hall and Charter Theatre, Preston :: V524
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13 Jun 01Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth :: V1197
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8 Jun 01Regal Theatre, Minehead :: V578943310
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21 Apr 01Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock :: V628
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T0433233283

Company Alexander Roy London Ballet Theatre. Music Giacchino Rossini. Choreographer Alexander Roy.
4 Dec 99Chequer Mead, East Grinstead :: V1101
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2 Dec 99Southport Arts Centre, Southport :: V542
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20 Nov 99Theatr Brycheiniog (Brecon Theatre), Brecon :: V1067
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19 Nov 99Castle Theatre, Wellingborough :: V465
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18 Nov 99Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth :: V49
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17 Nov 99Camberley Theatre (previously Artslink), Camberley :: V698
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4 Nov 99Burnley Mechanics, Burnley :: V519
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30 Oct 99Corn Exchange, Newbury :: V732
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23 Oct 99Forum Theatre, Billingham :: V557
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21 Oct 99Victoria Theatre, Halifax :: V969
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19 Oct 99Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage :: V53
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17 Oct 99Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar :: V48
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7 Oct 99Weymouth Pavilion Complex, Weymouth :: V912
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5 Oct 99 to 6 Oct 99Beau Sejour Theatre, St Peter Port :: V871
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T0175029171

Company Cwmni Ballet. Music Mendelsshon.
24 Jun 99 to 26 Jun 99Fairfield Halls, Outer London :: V295
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5 May 99Dundee Repertory Theatre, Dundee :: V596
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15 Apr 99Princes Hall, Aldershot :: V761
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16 May 98Anvil Arts, Basingstoke :: V765
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13 May 98The Hawth, Crawley :: V720
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12 May 98Playhouse, Alnwick :: V1176
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11 Dec 97Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury :: V673
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12 Jul 97Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury :: V99
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10 Jul 97Culloden Theatre, Inverness :: V1073
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7 Jul 97Dolman Theatre, Newport :: V843
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5 Jul 97White Rock Theatre, Hastings :: V670
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4 Jul 97Embassy Centre, Skegness :: V445
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3 Jul 97Redgrave Theatre, Farnham :: V700
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21 Jun 97The Harlequin, Redhill :: V707
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20 Jun 97Connaught Theatre, Worthing :: V725
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14 Jun 97Pontardawe Arts Centre, Swansea :: V991
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13 Jun 97The Coro (Coronation Hall Theatre ), Ulverston :: V8
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30 May 97 to 31 May 97Borough Theatre, Abergavenny :: V839
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28 May 97Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre, Taunton :: V918
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22 May 97The Landmark, Ilfracombe :: V1177
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T034172204

Company Cwmni Ballet. Music Mendelsshon.
13 May 98The Hawth, Crawley :: V720
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19 Dec 97Bedworth Civic Hall, Bedworth :: V127
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17 Dec 97Town Hall Theatre, Hartlepool :: V559
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14 Dec 97Civic Hall, Trowbridge :: V1109
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12 Dec 97 to 13 Dec 97Leighton Buzzard Theatre, Leighton Buzzard :: V13
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7 Dec 97Bloomsbury Theatre, Inner London :: V170
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5 Dec 97 to 6 Dec 97Burnley Mechanics, Burnley :: V519
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4 Dec 97Assembly Rooms, Derby :: V427
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1 Dec 97 to 3 Dec 97Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702
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29 Nov 97The Woodville Halls Theatre, Gravesend :: V681
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28 Nov 97Telford Theatre, Telford :: V110
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26 Nov 97Wallaw Triple Screens, Blyth :: V0164333340
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23 Nov 97Town Hall, St Andrews :: V1111
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22 Nov 97Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline :: V1112
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20 Nov 97 to 21 Nov 97Gaiety Theatre, Ayr :: V591
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17 Nov 97 to 18 Nov 97Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage :: V53
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13 Nov 97The Point, Eastleigh :: V1114
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7 Nov 97 to 8 Nov 97Riverside Theatre, Coleraine :: V556
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1 Nov 97Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen :: V555
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12 Oct 97Festival Halls, Corby :: V1115
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11 Oct 97The Henrician Evesham - Arts Centre, Evesham :: V1116
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10 Oct 97Solway Civic Theatre, Whitehaven :: V10
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9 Oct 97Empire Theatre, Consett :: V1117
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8 Oct 97Motherwell Theatre, Motherwell :: V632
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5 Oct 97Princess Theatre, Hunstanton :: V66
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4 Oct 97Stroud Festival, Stroud :: V1118
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3 Oct 97West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea :: V35
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30 Sep 97 to 2 Oct 97Northcott Theatre, Exeter :: V886
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28 Sep 97Civic Hall, Ellesmere Port :: V1119
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27 Sep 97The Central Theatre, Chatham :: V675
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25 Sep 97 to 26 Sep 97Regis Centre, Bognor Regis :: V716
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24 Sep 97Chipping Norton Theatre, Chipping Norton :: V795
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23 Sep 97Chequer Mead, East Grinstead :: V1101
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20 Sep 97Mowlem Theatre, Swanage :: V911
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19 Sep 97Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks :: V688
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18 Sep 97Civic Centre Theatre, Aylesbury :: V744
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17 Sep 97Towngate Theatre, Basildon :: V30
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12 Sep 97The Core (formerly the Library Theatre Arts Complex), Solihull :: V157
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27 Jun 97 to 28 Jun 97Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond :: V944
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15 May 97Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds :: V76
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12 May 97 to 13 May 97Lighthouse (previously known as Poole Arts Centre), Poole :: V910
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3 May 97Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth :: V49
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19 Apr 97De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea :: V651
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21 Jun 18Forum Theatre, Billingham :: V557
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12 Jul 05Buxton Opera House, Buxton :: V424
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21 Jun 99New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme :: V119
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13 May 98The Hawth, Crawley :: V720
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