The Rep things to do in and around Oakham

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If you travel to leicester by train you will know it costs a fortune.

Just for a few pounds more you can travel all the way to Birmingham.

Birmingham has a lot to offer and is cheaper than London

You might like to try THE REP theatre

http://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/

0121 236 4455


Here are the Autumn and  Winter season highlights


Wednesday 1st to Sat 11th September

My Romantic History

"If you haven't met someone by the time you graduate,
you're going to marry some idiot from your work.
Do you know how they get animals to breed in captivity?
They put them in the same cage."

A new comedy about love, loss and laminating machines!


Wednesday 1st to Saturday 18th September

Little Shop Of Horrors

A fabulous new production of the greatest science-fiction
spoof musical ever.
Featuring the music from the hit 1986 film,
Little Shop of Horrors is a mouth-watering
fun night out for all!



Tuesday 5th to Saturday 9th  October

Punk Rock

A blistering new play about a group of sixth-formers
as they prepare themselves for the end of their school
lives. By Simon Stephens, writer of the celebrsted play
Pornography which was a massive hit at REP in 2008.


Thursday 30th September to Saturday 16th October

First Person Shooter

Thumbs twitching, trigger-finger blistering, eyes glued
to the screen...
A witty play about what happens when gaming and
military technology collide.

http://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/

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Sound of Music things to do In and Around Oakham

‘DEFINITELY ONE OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS Southern Daily Echo

13th July - 21st August 2010

Connie Fisher returns as Maria in the world’s best-loved musical, THE SOUND OF MUSIC.

Starring alongside Connie are two of the UK's favourite stage performers; Michael Praed as Captain von Trapp and Marilyn Hill Smith as Mother Abbess.

This lavish and critically acclaimed production tells the uplifting true story of the Von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains and works its magic once again, for young and old alike.

With its unforgettable score THE SOUND OF MUSIC touches the hearts of all ages and brims over with some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, The Lonely Goatherd, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, and of course the glorious title song The Sound of Music. It’s the perfect family treat!

The Sound of Music has opened In Birmingham to outstanding, five star reviews

http://www.thesoundofmusictour.com/

Important Note:


Although the producers of The Sound of Music cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, Connie Fisher is expected to perform at all performances excluding Thu 15 July 2.30pm, all Mondays and the 7.30pm shows on Wed 21 & 28 July and 4, 11 & 18 Aug, subject always to illness and holidays. Michael Praed will also not be appearing in the final week.
 
http://www.birminghamhippodrome.com/

Lord Mayor Opened New Gay Venue

A new addition to Birminghams Gay village was opened by the outgoing Lord Mayor Cllr Michael Wilkes.

He opened Urban Kitchen in Hurst Street. the new venue has created 25 new jobs.

The Lord Mayor even had a go at cooking some fish