Aylesbury Waterside Theatre announces summer line-up including West End hits and beloved musicals
One of Aylesbury’s marquee venues has revealed some of the shows it is hosting this summer.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre has released its summer schedule which includes the return of hit musicals and dramas that excelled in the West End.
A musical production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert hits Aylesbury between May 4-9, cult classic the Rocky Horror Picture Show also airs at the Waterside this May between 26-30.
The Choir of Man, which is described as a heartwarming pub-set production blending live music, dance and storytelling comes to Aylesbury between September 1-5. A musical production of the hit Reese Witherspoon film series, Legally Blonde, is taking place at the Waterside between October 6-10.
Former West End hit, 2:22 A Ghost Story returns between June 8-13, the play which previously featured Lily Allen, is described as a supernatural thriller that will keep audiences guessing until the very end. Lord of the Dance, the long-running Michael Flatley favourite, comes to Aylesbury between September 14-20.
The Mousetrap, the world’s longest running play, is taking place at the Aylesbury venue between September 9-14, and is known as a classic mystery, inviting audiences to uncover the secrets behind its legendary twist.
Family-friendly shows are also included in the upcoming schedule with an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile being performed between May 1-3. Another popular book is being brought to life at the venue when Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians and Terrible Tudors comes to town between May 14-16. Bluey’s Big Play makes its stage debut, adapting the children’s television phenomenon between July 16-19.
Live music performances from tribute acts and new artists are planned for the coming months. Suzanne Vega performs on July 31, UK Pink Floyd hit the stage the following day, and the Whitney Houston celebration, Queen of the Night is booked for August 25. The folk sounds of Kate Rusby will be enchanting the theatre on May 21, Queen by Candlelight is booked for June 6, and K-Pop All Stars arrives on April 23.
Special evening events are also planned at the theatre world-renowned violinist Nigel Kennedy is making a special appearance on April 26 and wildlife presenter hosts an ‘audience with’ show on May 25. Booking information can be found online here.