Spring 2020 Brochure

Welcome to the start of our 20th year!
The Bridge House Theatre has clocked up 20 years
in no time and audiences have enjoyed an ever
broadening range of exceptional performances from
professionals, schools and community. It has built an
enviable reputation in that time as an intimate and
beautiful space in which to perform. This anniversary
year will continue to see us celebrating the best in
Theatre, Music, Dance, Comedy and Film. Look out
for special anniversary events later in the year and
those as part of our 2020 Arts Festival.
In January we welcome back two of our favourite
Australian companies as they return to tour the UK
and Europe. Midnite Theatre Company from Perth
are bringing us Where in the World is Frank Sparrow
mixing a tough urban environment with a mythical
underworld. In February BYTE from Melbourne, in
The Deep Freeze, explore challenging contemporary
issues.
Also returning to us in February, Morgan and West’s
Unbelievable Science will bring their wit and charm
to the world of explosive science in this wonderful,
mind-blowing family show. Later that month sees the
return of full-mask company VAMOS. We are thrilled
they are bringing their brand new show Dead Good
to Warwick, a play which is both funny and poignant
in its depiction of two lives coming to an end.
Expect playful and moving work from these brilliant
performers of wordless theatre.
The King’s High Dance Evening in February
promises a brilliant night showcasing the breadth
of dance styles taught in the Foundation. The
hugely popular Jazz at the Bridge returns again
and the season has an ever developing programme
of wonderful music events for everyone to enjoy,
celebrating the best in young musicianship across
the Foundation. Do keep an in contact for further
details and other music events.
For fans of musical theatre we are thrilled to have
been given the rights to produce Mary Poppins Jnr
with our Middle School students (years 9 and 10).
Based on one of the most popular Disney movies
of all time and the Broadway hit that played for
over 2,500 performances, it’s a ‘practically perfect’
musical. Don’t miss this enchanting mixture of
irresistible story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking
dance numbers in early March.
One of last year’s big highlights was The Noise Next
Door. They are back the same month with another
new improvised show in Charge in which the people
of Warwick will be in control in new and exciting
ways. Always expect the unexpected with these
boys!
I, Elizabeth performed by Rebecca Vaughan
(Dyad Productions) will no doubt be a spellbinding
account of the young monarch in another
masterclass of solo performance. Don’t miss this
popular production.
Of course this is a busy season for dance, curriculum
drama and visitors from the community. GCSE, A
Level drama students will be performing once again
in the Spring and Aylesford School will be back
again with their main production in January.
Do keep an eye on the website as additional events
are sometimes booked that don’t feature in this
brochure. We hope you’ll agree that this is a special
season of theatre dance and music, worthy of an
anniversary celebration and we look forward to
seeing you here soon! Remember there will be even
more in the Summer!
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Mike Perry
Artistic Director
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for schoolsPERFECT
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Part of our professional
artistic programme for
children & families.
Particularly suitable for
school groups, contact Box
Office for discounts.
Part of our Beacon strand of
contemporary, professional
arts programming.
The minimum age
recommended for the
production.
2 Box Office 01926 776438