This May, the Joseph Rowntree Theatre is bursting with entertainment, offering something for everyone in a packed programme of performances. From classic musicals like Footloose and Sister Act to Alan Ayckbourn’s witty comedy Time of My Life, the stage is set for an unforgettable month. Families can sing along with their favourite fairytale characters at Princess Live!, while film lovers can enjoy big-screen showings of Chicken Run and West Side Story as part of a special fundraising event.

Here's your full round-up of what’s coming up.

Time Of My Life
The Stockton Foresters
Thu 15 - Sat 17 May

The Stockton Foresters warmly invites you to their next production ‘Time of My Life’ by Alan Ayckbourn. Gerry Stratton has organised a family dinner with his sons Glyn and Adam at his favourite restaurant to celebrate his wife Laura’s fifty-fourth birthday. Glyn is with his long suffering wife Stephanie; their marriage looks to be on firmer ground that it once was. Adam has brought along his new girlfriend, an outrageous hairdresser, and they are both eager to impress. Gradually, family skeletons intrude on the happy domestic scene: Glyn’s unfaithfulness knows no bounds, the family transport business has been hit by recession, and Laura has been unfaithful. Glyn’s story is set more recently and Adam’s further back in time, while at the centre Gerry and Laura pick apart their marriage and recall first love.

Please note this production is held at the Stockton-on-the-Forest Village Hall
Performances will not take place at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre

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Footloose: The Musical
York St John Musical Production Society
Thu 15 - Sat 17 May

After moving from Chicago to the small town of Beaumont, Ren is shocked to discover the rigorous local laws, including that dance is illegal. While struggling to fit in, he fights to change things, with the help of his new friend, Willard, and the rebellious preacher's daughter.

Directed and performed by students from York St John University.

Credits
Stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie.
Music by Tom Snow.
Lyrics by Dean Pitchford.

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Sister Act: The Musical
York Musical Theatre Company
Wed 21 - Sat 24 May

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in one place the cops are sure she won't be found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood. Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted) and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, this heavenly musical is joyous and uplifting in equal measures.

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Fundraising Films:
Chicken Run & West Side Story
Joseph Rowntree Theatre
Sun 25 May

Ever watched Chicken Run on the big screen? Well now's your opportunity. This stop-motion comedy from the creators of Wallace and Gromit is the perfect entertainment of the whole family. If musicals are more your thing, be swept away by Spielberg's reimagining of the classic West Side Story (2021), staring Rachel Zegler and Ansel Elgort. If you missed this underrated masterpiece in the cinemas the first time, now's your chance to experience it as it should be.

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Chicken Run: 2pm
West Side Story: 7pm

This is a fundraising event for the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, with all proceeds going to the theatre's Heart for the Arts campaign.

Princess Live!
Darling Productions UK
Mon 26 May

Princess Live! is the ultimate hour long princess pop party, featuring your favourite fairytale royalty in this all singing all dancing hour long concert show.

The Princesses are tired of their royal duties. So they decided to come together and make the ultimate pop girl group. Cinderella's fairy godmother has given her a magic wand so she can give the other princesses a new look and style. With pop and musical theatre songs that will get the whole family singing and dancing along. Imagine your favourite princesses but as you've never seen them before.

Spread love and party along because this is Princess Live!

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