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The Bodyguard : MK Theatre
Based on the much-loved Oscar-nominated Warner Bros. movie starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, The Bodyguard, arrived in Milton Keynes for a highly anticipated run. The aforementioned film is one of the most iconic rom – coms ever made. So, the producers were under pressure to match the celluloid magic on stage. Which they did. To date, the theatre show has played to over 3.9 million people in 15 countries and 45 US cities. Countries include the Netherlands, Germany,
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Death On The Nile : MK Theatre
Some plays are timeless, aptly proved at MK Theatre with the arrival of Agatha Christie’s Death On The Nile. Remarkably, originally written by Agatha Christie back in 1937, Death On The Nile has thrilled audiences in the following decades, with various adaptations on radio, film, TV and of course in the theatre. And going on tonight’s top performance it will continue to do so for many years. There is something warm and wonderful when walking into a theatre knowing that you ar
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Oct 151 min read
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Top Hat - MK Theatre
Armed with some the greatest songs of all time, enchanting choreography and gorgeous costumes Top Hat is a thoroughly charming and...
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Sep 242 min read
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2:22 A Ghost Story - MK Theatre
Spooky live theatre is difficult to achieve. Without the aid of cinematic special effects, you could say an impossible challenge. But...
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Sep 161 min read
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Stage/Fright
For those like me who mourned the end of the brilliant Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s BBC anthology series Inside No 9 will be...
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Sep 101 min read
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The Lightning Thief - MK Theatre
Anyone seeking modern day theatrical escapism, should head for MK Theatre this week for the brilliantly staged production The Lightning...
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Sep 42 min read
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Blood Brothers MK Theatre
Any musical that lasts over 40 years has to be good and Willy Russell's Blood Brothers isn’t just good but rightly revered as one of the...
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Aug 282 min read
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Arguably one of the most important theatre shows of all time arrived at MK Theatre this week. Â A show that needs little introduction:...
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Aug 71 min read
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Calamity Jane - MK Theatre
Calamity Jane pulled into MK Theatre and provides an uplifting, whip-crackin’ show that will not disappoint audiences of any age.  ...
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Jul 301 min read
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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Armed with on stage musicians, a great cast and breathtaking sets, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe provides an enchanting,...
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Jul 231 min read
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The Last Laugh: MK Theatre Review
A Â brilliant play proves great comedy is timeless. Â The Last Laugh has arrived at MK Theatre celebrating the legacy of three comedy...
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Jul 92 min read
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A Taste of Honey’ by Shelagh Delaney at Stantonbury Theatre
There’s always a pressure of responsibility when it comes to staging such an iconic production such as Shelagh Delaney’s classic A Taste...
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May 241 min read
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Woburn's perfect place for a weekend away
Center Parcs ticks all the boxes when it comes to a great relaxing and highly enjoyable break away. Â Just recently, I visited the Woburn...
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May 133 min read
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