Richmond Theatre invites you to embark on a magical journey through an array of engaging events. From children discovering dance with 'Twirling Toddlers' to the timeless enchantment of 'Beauty and the Beast,' there's something for everyone. As we delve into the art of acting for those over 50, thrilling mysteries like 'The Girl On The Train,' and the comedic genius of Nina Conti, this season at Richmond Theatre promises unforgettable experiences. With a perfect blend of storytelling, performance, and community, discover a world where creativity knows no bounds.

A Captivating Journey: Richmond Theatre's Diverse Events and Creative Expressions

Richmond Theatre is set to dazzle audiences with an eclectic lineup of performances in early 2025. From the witty retelling of 'Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)' to the gripping drama of 'A Man for All Seasons', the theatre will host a variety of events that promise to engage and entertain. Opera lovers can look forward to Ellen Kent's captivating productions, while those seeking laughter can enjoy Jon Culshaw's comedic genius. With something for everyone, this season at Richmond Theatre is a cultural feast not to be missed.

Richmond Theatre: A Season of Diverse Artistic Excellence

Richmond Theatre opens its curtains to a diverse array of performances in 2025, promising a season filled with drama, opera, and comedy. From the witty reinterpretation of 'Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)' to Craig Revel Horwood's personal 'Revelations', audiences are set for an unforgettable journey. With highlights such as the operatic grandeur of Ellen Kent’s productions and the comedic genius of Jon Culshaw, Richmond Theatre is set to become a cultural beacon this season. Here's a detailed look at what audiences can expect from this impressive lineup.

Dive into Drama: Richmond Theatre's Spectacular 2025 Lineup

Experience a remarkable lineup of diverse performances at Richmond Theatre, featuring Ellen Kent's stunning operas, comedic brilliance from Jon Culshaw and Julian Clary, the imaginative world of 'The Smartest Giant in Town', and the vibrant history of 'Horrible Histories'. This season promises thrilling narratives, captivating performances, and memorable evenings for all attendees. Join us to enjoy an eclectic mix of culture and entertainment that caters to all tastes and ages.

A Theatrical Delight at Richmond Theatre: Opera, Comedy, and More

Prepare to be entertained as Richmond Theatre brings a spectacular lineup of shows guaranteed to captivate audiences. From the comedic genius of Jon Culshaw's 'Imposter Syndrome' to the imaginative play 'The Smartest Giant in Town,' the venue is buzzing with talent. Experience the musical prowess of Craig Revel Horwood and the timeless allure of 'The Rocky Horror Show.' For family-friendly fun, 'Horrible Histories' spins tales of the 'Terrible Tudors' and 'Awful Egyptians.' Lastly, Julian Clary promises to dazzle with his unique brand of humor. This season is a must-see!

A Theatrical Extravaganza at Richmond Theatre: Comedy, Drama, and Music

Spring 2025 at Richmond Theatre promises an exhilarating lineup of events featuring renowned talents and beloved stories. From Jon Culshaw's comedic takes in 'Imposter Syndrome', and Craig Revel Horwood's musical 'Revelations', to the classic musical thrills of 'The Rocky Horror Show', there's something to pique every interest. Families can delight in the history-filled 'Horrible Histories' series, while Julian Clary delivers his signature wit in 'A Fistful of Clary'. There's no shortage of entertainment on stage, ensuring that every performance offers a unique and engaging night out.

Richmond Theatre's Star-Studded Spring: Comedy, Music, and Historical Adventures

Richmond Theatre is gearing up for an exciting month of live performances in 2025, offering a captivating mix of nostalgia, history, and comedy. From the electrifying revival of 'The Rocky Horror Show' to the educational escapades of 'Horrible Histories' and the comedic wit of Julian Clary, there's something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of classic cult musicals, historical tales brought to life, or side-splitting comedy, Richmond Theatre's upcoming events promise to deliver unforgettable experiences for audiences of all ages.

Richmond Theatre's 2025 Line-Up: A Month of Laughter, Learning, and Live Entertainment

Richmond Theatre is lighting up the stage with a spectacular lineup of shows that promise to entertain and educate audiences of all ages. From the cult classic 'The Rocky Horror Show' to the historical thrill of 'Horrible Histories,' and the comedic genius of Julian Clary, there's something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of time warps or historical antics, these performances are bound to make your visit to the theatre a memorable experience. Join us as we explore the highlights of these upcoming events that are set to captivate Richmond audiences.

A Theatrical Delight at Richmond Theatre: From Rocky Horrors to Terrible Tudors

Julian Clary, renowned homosexual and national trinket, is fixing to saddle up and head on out for his 2025 UK tour.

Julian Clary - A Fistful of Clary

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So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips!

Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians

Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors

Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity.

The Rocky Horror Show

After starting as a dancer, he worked on the nation’s biggest musicals and became a choreographer, director, and best-selling author.

Craig’s also a remarkable singer, and to celebrate the release of his debut solo album, Revelations, he’ll reveal his own, hidden talent during a Fab-U-Lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour.

Craig Revel Horwood: Revelations

George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it’s time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he’s the smartest giant in town . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help – and his clothes!

The Smartest Giant in Town

The star of BBC Radio 4's Dead Ringers, BBC One's The Impressions Show and Channel 4’s Partygate takes his brand new show on the road following a completely sold out and critically acclaimed season at the Edinburgh Festival.

Jon Culshaw: Imposter Syndrome

Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.

Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly

Directed by Ellen Kent, this brand-new production is traditionally staged and features beautiful sets and costumes.

Ellen Kent: La Bohème

Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.

Ellen Kent: La Traviata

Back home in Brighton, DSI Grace investigates a cold case that leads him to the rarified air of fine art but beneath the respectable veneer lurks a dark underworld of greed, deception and murder.

Picture You Dead

Martin Shaw stars as Sir Thomas More – scholar, ambassador, Lord Chancellor and friend to King Henry VIII. Above all, he is a man of integrity, loved by the common people and his own family.

A Man for All Seasons

‘Deserves the standing ovations it’s getting nightly’ - Domenic Cavendish, The Daily Telegraph

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Filming is delayed…again. The lead actors - theatre veteran Robert Shaw and young Hollywood hotshots Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider - are crammed into a too-small boat, entirely at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare on a chaotic voyage that just might lead to cinematic magic…if it doesn’t sink them all.

The Shark is Broken

80s Liverpool. Chrissie, Loggo, George, Dixie and Yosser are used to hard work and providing for their families. But there is no work and there is no money. What are they supposed to do? Work harder, work longer, buy cheaper, spend less? They just need a chance.

Boys From the Blackstuff

You might know him from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or Radio 4. Or that time he stood for the Scottish National Party, fought a hard campaign, but in the end had to respect the wishes of the people of Cardiff.

Milton Jones: Ha!Milton

Nina presents an unparalleled, unscripted brand new show that delves deep into who we are, hijacking faces to spark a bold, hysterical reality warp.

Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway?

Summer, 1954. The atmosphere at The Beauregard Private Hotel, Bournemouth, is marked by a blend of repressed emotions and post-war gentility. Each of the staff and guests has their own reason for seeking the solace of quiet anonymity, but trying to hide from the social and cultural change sweeping over the country is proving impossible.

Summer 1954

When Professor Goodman, arch-sceptic out to debunk the paranormal, embarks on an investigation of three apparent hauntings – as recounted by a night-watchman, a teenage boy, and a businessman awaiting his first child – Goodman finds himself at the outer limits of rationality, and fast running out of explanations.

Ghost Stories

Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.

The Girl On The Train

Actress Dame Maureen Lipman returns to Richmond to star as Mrs Potty in this enchanting pantomime adventure, alongside comedy magician Pete Firman as Silly Billy. One of the most romantic pantos of all time, Beauty and the Beast will be a spectacular production for all the family.

Beauty and the Beast - Relaxed Performance

Cinderella wants to go the Prince's Christmas Party, but her Stepmother and Stepsisters rip apart her dress. Will she get to go to the ball?

Story-time with Little Supernovas – Cinderella

Step into Richmond with our fun and groovy 60-minute movement class. All abilities are welcome!

Step into Richmond - Adult Dance Class December

Beauty and the Beast

Learn about the art of acting, and yourself, in this 60-minute acting class. All abilities are welcome!

Class Act - Acting Class for ages 50+ December

Join this Gen-Z internet star for fast paced stand-up and character sketch comedy featuring some familiar faces.

Henry Rowley - Just Literally

Set to an exuberant Cuban newly commissioned version of the magnificent Tchaikovsky score, arranged by Cuban composer Pepe Gavilondo, the timeless story is brought to life with ballet at its core, enriched with Acosta Danza’s unique style and with Cuban dance traditions beautifully woven throughout the much-loved and joyful family tale.



Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana

Also joining Felicity Kendal as Filumena will be Matthew Kelly as Don Domenico and Julie Legrand as Rosalia, George Banks as Michele, Gavin Fowler as Umberto, Jamie Hogarth as Alfredo, Ben Nealon as Nocella, Lee Peck as Waiter, Fabrizio Santino as Ricardo, Jodie Steele as Diana, Hilary Tones as Teresina and Sarah Twomey as Lucia, with Eliza Le Touzel Teale as the understudy.

Filumena

Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty.

Larry Dean: Dodger

This event is hosted in our Dress Circle Bar. No step-free access.

Story-time with Little Supernovas – The Elves & The Shoemaker

Step into Richmond - Adult Dance Class November

The novel which has most influenced the 21st century is brought to the stage in a thrilling new version by Ryan Craig, starring Keith Allen as O'Brien.

1984

Edinburgh Fringe 2023 was a bumper 5-star review year for Ed. They came in thick and fast alongside outstanding critical acclaim for this exceptionally funny, ‘Best Reviewed Stand Up Show at Edinburgh 2023’ (British Comedy Guide).

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

Class Act - Acting Class for ages 50+ November

Join our Work in Theatre course. This course will give you an insight into all the different roles in theatre (from backstage to onstage) and how they all work together to put shows onto our stage.

Work in Theatre

Renowned for her extraordinary portrayals in Succession, Killing Eve and Ted Lasso, Dame Harriet Walter is also one of Britain's most esteemed Shakespearean actors. Now, having had the experience of playing so many of Shakespeare's roles, she re-imagines what some of his women might have been secretly thinking and lets them speak their minds.

Harriet Walter & Friends: Shakespeare Women Speak!

Step into Richmond - Adult Dance Class October

Superlative work by Brooke and Hannah performing a whimsical and comical adaptation of the Bard for Bairns. Bring your brollies!

Story-time with Little Supernovas – Macbeth for Bairns

Following a smash hit West End run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in 2018, two national tours and record breaking runs at London’s The Other Palace, the WhatsOnStage ‘BEST NEW MUSICAL’ winner, Heathers the Musical is back on tour this year opening on 24 July at Theatre Royal Windsor

Heathers the Musical

Featuring special clips and behind-the-scenes imagery, Robert shares moments from his West End and Broadway triumph in Me & My Girl, his iconic role as Wolfie Smith in Citizen Smith, the biting political satire of G B H, the hilarity of My Family, and his many stage performances including Hamlet, Richard III, Cyrano De Bergerac, and The Entertainer. With unforgettable stories and anecdotes, Robert even touches on the occasional misfire.

An Audience with Robert Lindsay

Class Act - Acting Class for ages 50+ October

The critically acclaimed show returns in a brand-new production.. Telling the story of one man’s journey through an all-consuming love affair and into the horror of the First World War.

Birdsong

Ben says ’Since my last live tour a whole new existential threat has emerged to threaten humanity! Apparently Artificial Intelligence is going to destroy us all! Well I reckon our real problem isn’t Artificial Intelligence it’s good old fashioned Authentic Stupidity! Forget AI! It’s AS we need to be worrying about!'

Ben Elton: Authentic Stupidity

The Storytime will run every 20 minutes from 10:00-10:20, 10:25-10:45, 10:50-11:10 and 11:15-11:35. Please choose the slot(s) that suits you best

Sensory Storytime – Shakespeare’s As You Like It

Book now to learn all about our building’s history, on this access all areas 60-minute experience.

Guided Tour – 125th Birthday!

Step into Richmond - Adult Dance Class September

Watch your little one find their feet as they discover more about their own movement and physical development - Inspired by story-telling and music, we can't wait to boogie together during this 60-minute dance class.

Twirling Toddlers with Little Supernovas

Goldilocks has forgotten all of her manners and never says 'please' or 'thank you'! So, one day her mother sends her out into the woods where she finds the three bear's house... Will they be able to teach her manners before she eats all their porridge?

Story-time with Little Supernovas – Goldilocks & The Three Bears

One of Britain’s greatest living historians, Dalrymple is known across the globe for his ability to bring the extraordinary history of the Indian subcontinent to life, whether through award-winning, bestselling books like Return of a King and The Anarchy, or his hit podcast, Empire.

William Dalrymple - How Ancient India Transformed The World

Class Act - Acting Class for ages 50+ September

In 2022, after eight years of reporting from the heart of American politics, Jon returned home to find the UK drastically altered. Live in conversation with a special guest, he will dissect the political upheavals, societal shifts, and cultural nuances that have left Britain in a state of flux.

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May 15, 2025

Julian Clary - A Fistful of Clary

8 - 11 May, 2025

Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians

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