Please find details of all the shows at the theatre for April and May.
April at the Players Theatre Thame
Celtic Heartbeat Sat 2nd April at 7.45pm and Sun 3rd April at 3pm Tickets £12 with £10 concessions
Local modern folk band Celtic Heartbeat take you through their repertoire of traditional and new songs about soldiers, sailors, ploughboys, love, broken hearts, disaster and joy.
Blending music, harmony, images and film the band will transport you back to a time of exploration, immigration, shipwrecks, hardship and the celebration of life.
This unique show will have you singing along and tapping your feet while learning about where these old and new songs are from and what they mean to the band.
Unbound Sketchbook Friday 8th April at 7.45pm
MIND THE GAP
Alight here for hilarity – The Unbound Sketchbook is back on the road with a brand-new plethora of pages from its mighty book of sketches, one tour throughout 2022.
Witness what happens when you challenge Death to a game of chess, meet the world's latest comedy double-act Pasties & Cake, and find out why you really should Mind the Gap on the London Underground…
Along the way there’ll be a trip to a Creation Focus Group, an unsettling look at what happens when the rules of fishing are applied to land animals, and a toe-tapping job interview with a Barbershop Quartet.
Blending witty wordplay with rib-tickling physical comedy and mirthful music, The Unbound Sketchbook is the perfect evening out for comedy fans.
“A great troupe … lots of laugh out loud moments! ★★★★” – Camilla Joyce
“A great show – really, really funny!” – PhonicFM
“Truly my sides hurt from laughing so much!”
“A fabulous show – highly recommended!”
Little Red Riding Hood & the Three Funky Pigs
From the team that brought you The Haunted House Halloween Show & Mother Goose comes a fabulous modern twist on two classic fairy tales packed with songs and fun for all the family.
Join Little Red Riding Hood and her Karate Granny on their adventures with the Three Funky Little Pigs….but watch out for that cantankerous Mr Wolf who is always on the lookout for his next meal!
Written by Simon Downing & Kevin Oliver Jones
Produced by Theatre2U
May at the Players Theatre Thame
May 10th – 14th at 7.45pm A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is probably Shakespeare’s most popular play, and with good reason. A comedy – one of Shakespeare’s finest, with five interconnected subplots set in a forest with fairies and magical characters mixing with mortals.
Love and lust – real and imagined goes wrong with comic results and confusion reigns, but eventually magic spells correct all that went awry, and the three couples all are wed to the right pairs.
Throughout the play comedy interludes are provided by the rude mechanicals – a bunch of tradesmen who decide to put on a play for the wedding festivities. Their antics are hilarious and have become a comedy standard. If you don’t normally like Shakespeare this production is for you – come along and be immersed in our magical comedy forest and we promise you that you’ll laugh all the way home.
Bob Drury's 'VIVA NEIL DIAMOND - Unplugged' Friday 21st May at 7.45pm
Whilst performing in Las Vegas six years ago Bob Drury was described as "one of the world's finest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond" and he's now back touring the UK with his new acoustic based show for 2022 celebrating the legendary Neil Diamond and his incredible back catalogue of songs. Bob Drury's award-winning one-man show is an absolute 'must-see' for any Diamond fans. Prepare to be blown away by his vocal likeness which has been delighting audiences around the world combined with his stunning prowess on the guitar.
By taking some of the songs back to how they were originally written, with just voice and guitar, Bob brings a whole new dimension to the songs, particularly the beautiful guitar ballads that have a genuine depth of emotion when stripped right back. The show still includes loads of Neil Diamond’s blockbuster hits such as 'Sweet Caroline', 'Cracklin' Rosie', 'Play Me', 'Hello Again', ‘Song Sung Blue’, 'Beautiful Noise', 'Red Red Wine' and 'Forever in Blue Jeans' so get those voices ready to sing along! There are also a few lesser known songs that are sure to become your favourites by the end of the show. A fantastic evening guaranteed!
"an uncanny resemblance to Neil Diamond's voice. That sent tingles down my spine Bob!" Debbie McGee, BBC Radio Berkshire
"Bob, it was great hearing you last night and I was totally blown away by your level of musicianship on guitar" Mark LeVang, keyboard player with Neil Diamond's band
"Bob is well established as one of the world's finest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond" Steve Tatone, Film Producer, Midnight Pass Productions, USA
“If I didn’t know better I’d have said that was Neil Diamond singing” Pat Marsh, BBC Radio Kent
“Without doubt, the best Neil Diamond tribute in the UK. The vocal accuracy is astonishing!” – Chris Neilson (Artistic Director) First & Foremost Entertainment Ltd
“….oozing class” Nolan Dean, Cruise Director, M/V Island Star
"Neil Diamond fans will be delighted with the sound-alike quality and the nifty guitar work" UK Cabaret Magazine
Saturday 28th May at 7.45pm
Classic Rock Revival
Relive the glory days of Classic Rock from the 60s, 70s and 80s brought to you by a full 8-piece band in a spectacular, high-energy live show.
Performing hits from genre-defining artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many more, Classic Rock Revival seamlessly capture the timeless essence of Classic Rock through their impeccable attention to detail, whether that be delivering flawless four-part harmonies or note-perfect guitar solos, the band strive to perform each song as close to the original recording as possible.
Having performed at festivals and theatres across the United Kingdom, Classic Rock Revival have built their reputation as one of the leading tribute acts in the country and are ready to take you on a spectacular journey through three decades of Classic Rock.
Sunday 29th May at 7.45pm
Comedy Gig welcomes back - George Egg
By popular demand we're welcoming back the fantastic George Egg with his brand new show!
George Egg is the comedian who cooks. Join him for an evening showcasing the very best recipes and the funniest jokes from his three award winning sell out shows ‘Anarchist Cook’, ‘DIY Chef’ and ‘Movable Feast’ as well as a few new surprises.
Real food, cooked live in the most unconventional fashion and you get to taste it at the end.
‘A culinary Bill Bailey with chopping boards instead of keyboards’ The Scotsman
‘Deeply lovable’ Grace Dent (The Guardian)
'Brilliantly funny' Jay Rayner
Winner of Spirit of the Fringe Award
Tickets for all shows available online from www.thameplayers.co.ukor from the Box Office at Thame Town Hall on 01844 212833 (weekdays 9-5)
