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Wokingham Theatre, Twyford Road, Wokingham, RG40 5TU

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Wokingham Theatre: 'The Dresser'

It's 1942 in a war-torn provincial theatre, and Sir, the last of the great, but dying, breed of English actor-managers, is in a very bad way.

As his devoted dresser, Norman, tries valiantly to prepare him to go on stage, Sir is having great difficulty remembering who and where he is, let alone Lear's lines. For sixteen years Norman has been there to fix Sir's wig, massage his ego, remind him of his opening lines and tonight more than ever, it's up to him to make sure the show must go on.

The Dresser is a bracing, heartbreaking drama of love, loyalty, and a love letter to a by-gone theatrical era.

Tickets: £16 can be booked online from the theatre (Booking fee applies).

More information: www.wokinghamtheatre.org.uk.

Wokingham Theatre, Twyford Road, Wokingham, RG40 5TU

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Wokingham Theatre: 'Doing the Magic'

They've Done Shakespeare, Done Whodunnit, Done the Dead and now the multi-award-winning Northern Comedy Theatre are back with their latest comedy DOING THE MAGIC by David Spicer starring STEVEN ARNOLD who played Ashley Peacock in Coronation Street for 15 years.

Terri and Tom's touring magic show has seen better days and is more delusion than illusion. Desperate to inject new life into their show they enlist Ebon an unsuspecting magician who appears to have the gift. Does he have the magic words that can change their fortunes? Can he pull a rabbit out of the hat to save the day? Or will it end up more tragic than magic?

Don't miss this laugh out loud comedy full of illusion and confusion as it goes on its world premiere UK Tour this autumn.

Tickets: £16 can be booked online from the theatre (Booking fee applies).

More information: www.wokinghamtheatre.org.uk.

Wokingham Theatre, Twyford Road, Wokingham, RG40 5TU

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Wokingham Theatre: 'Murder Ballad'

A King. A Queen. A Club. A Knave. One is destined for the grave.

On the Upper West Side, Sarah seems to have it all. A loving husband, a beautiful daughter, a gorgeous apartment. But Sarah didn't come from this perfect world, and her downtown past lingers enticingly close.

Before she knows it, Sarah finds herself escaping back to the seedy bars she came from, risking her perfect life for Tom, the bartender she used to love. Trapped in a love triangle with passions running high, there really is only one way out.

A downtown and off-broadway sensation, Murder Ballad is a steamy exploration of the complications of love, the compromises we make, and the betrayals that undo us.

Tickets: £18 can be booked online from the theatre (Booking fee applies).

More information: www.wokinghamtheatre.org.uk.

The Loft, Finchampstead Baptist Church (FBC) Centre, Gorse Ride North, Finchampstead RG40 4ES

How to get there. Access to FBC available from Nine Mile Ride or Barkham Ride by an entrance on Gorse Ride South and Gorse Ride North.

Established in 1999, the Showtime Academy leads the field in fun, performance based training in the song, dance & drama. Aimed at students aged 8 - 19 years old, we look to produce at least two quality musical performances each year for those with the desire to get up on stage and entertain.

Whilst members of the Academy do not have to have had any previous performing experience, we are looking for people who want to get involved and have fun!

If you have enthusiasm, want to make some great friends, work with experienced West End performers and technicians the Showtime Academy could definitely be the place for you.

More information: www.showtimeacademy.com.