THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT: WINDSOR & ASCOT
Fancy going out? Need some information to help you plan your days? Check out these awesome events taking place in Windsor and Ascot this May…
RAIN MAN / APRIL 29 – MAY 4 / THEATRE ROYAL, WINDSOR
The theatrical adaptation of the Oscar-winning classic Rain Mancomes to the Theatre Royal this month, promising an evening of immeasurable and incalculable emotion. Starring Adam Lilley as Raymond Babbit, an autistic savant who inherits a family fortune, together with Chris Fountain (Hollyoaks and Coronation Street) as self-centredbrother Charlie Babbit. Enjoy an evening of classic screen-to-stage entertainment.
For more information, visit www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU / MAY 4 / THE FUZZY BEAR, WINDSOR
Celebrate Star Wars Day with a heavy dose of comedy, courtesy of the fine folk of The Fuzzy Bear. Enjoy a galaxy of giggles as Russel Hicks, Tom Lucy, Nigel NG and Marlon Davis take to the stage to show you the way of the funny.
For more information, visit www.fuzzybearwindsor.co.uk
NAPOLI, BROOKLYN / MAY 6 – 11 / THEATRE ROYAL, WINDSOR
Direct from Broadway, take a trip to 1960s Brooklyn and join the Muscolino sisters as they make sense of their surroundings in their Park Slope neighbourhood. Starring Georgia May Foote (Coronation Street, Grange Hill), Hannah Bristow (Jane Eyre, National Theatre); Gloria Onitiri (Caroline or Change, The Bodyguard) and Stephen Hogan (The Tudors, Primeval).
For more information, visit www.ascot.co.uk
THE PAINT CLUB / MAY 6 / THE ETON MESS, ETON
Why not unleash your inner artist with The Paint Club in Eton this May? A fun, friendly and completely casual painting class for anyone who might be keen on getting creative. No experience or materials needed.
For more information, visit www.theetonmess.co.uk
FOLK NIGHT MONDAYS / MAY 6 / THE OLD COURT, WINDSOR
For folkin’ good times, head for the bar at The Old Court in Windsor, and spend the evening with Irish Frank. Playing popular songs from a repertoire of Folk, Jazz, Blues, Country and Americana – sit back and soak up the good times
For more information, visit www.oldcourt.org
AVENUE Q / MAY 7 – 10 / SOUTH HILL PARK ARTS CENTRE, BRACKNELL
EBOS Musical Theatre present’s the wacky and wonderful world of Avenue Q. Inspired by Sesame Street, but with a mature twist, expect a hoard of hilarious puppets in New York, as they seek to find purpose in the world.
For more information, visit www.southhillpark.org.uk
THE ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW / MAY 8 – 12 / WINDSOR CASTLE
Featuring a wealth of equestrian excellence, The Royal Windsor Horse Show takes place in the private grounds of Windsor Castle this May. The five-day long show includes five-star International Show Jumping, International Dressage and Carriage Driving, as well as an extensive shopping village and food court.
For more information, visit www.rwhs.co.uk
THE PAGEANT / MAY 9 – 11 / WINDSOR CASTLE
Part of the Royal Windsor Horse Show, and marking the 200thanniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria, The Pageant is an exciting equestrian and musical feast for the eyes and ears. Staged by a BAFTA award-winning team, the show features the Household Cavalry and the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery alongside a host of international acts and performers.
For more information, visit www.rwhs.co.uk
AGATHA CHRISTIE’S SPIDER’S WEB / MAY 9 – 11 + 16 – 18 / CORDES HALL, SUNNINGHILL
Celebrating over 70 years of amateur dramatics Sunninghill’s finest am-dram group, the Quince Players, return to Cordes Hall with their Springtime production of Agatha Christie’s Spiders Web.
For more information, visit www.quinceplayers.com
ARTVINE, SIP AND PAINT / MAY 15 / HOP HOUSE, THE GEORGE INN, ETON
Discover your inner artist at this popular painting class in Eton. With the emphasis very much on having fun – sup on a glass of wine or two, and meet new pals who like to paint themselves happy.
For more information, visit www.georgeinn-eton.co.uk
JASON DONOVAN AND HIS AMAZING MIDLIFE CRISIS / MAY 16 / SOUTH HILL PARK ARTS CENTRE, BRACKNELL
Join the one and only Jason Donovan in Bracknell for His Amazing Midlife Crisis. From playing Scott Robinson in the Aussie soap Neighboursto competing on Strictly Come Dancing, listen to Jason reveal stories from his time in the limelight, as well as performing a couple of numbers – Any Dream Will Do!
For more information, visit www.southhillpark.org.uk
WRIT IN WATER / MAY 18 / RUNNEYMEDE MEADOW
Head to Runnymede’s architectural artwork Writ in Water this May to enjoy a magical moonlit evening of entertainment under the stars. Listen to the soothing sounds of the New Egham Singers Choir, as they serenade you into the night at this unique event.
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
MOJO / MAY 18 / JAGZ, ASCOT
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to hit the dance-floor, as nine-piece band Mojo takes to the stage at Jagz in Ascot. Get set to get down for a night of funk, soul and disco.
For more information, visit www.jagz.co.uk
LUCY WORSLEY: CELEBRATING QUEEN VICTORIA / MAY 21 / WINDSOR CASTLE
Join historian Lucy Worsley for this special talk, at Windsor Castle, celebrating the life and times of Queen Victoria. Offering fresh insights into this often-misunderstood figure from history, discover more this May.
For more information, visit www.rct.uk
QUEEN VICTORIA’S DESERT ISLAND DISCS / MAY 24 / THE OLD COURT, WINDSOR
Ever wondered what tunes her Majesty Queen Victoria might have chosen, should she have been asked what her Desert Island Discs would be? On the day that Queen Vic was born, visit The Old Court in Windsor for an entertaining evening of music and theatre.
For more information, visit www.oldcourt.org
COMEDY NIGHT WITH DANNY BUCKLER / MAY 24 / THE OLD COURT, WINDSOR
For a tonne of funny on your Friday, make sure you pay a visit to The Old Court in Windsor for a night with stand-up comic Danny Buckler. Inviting some of his best friends from the world of entertainment and comedy for your pleasure, get your ticket quick, before the show sells out.
For more information, visit www.oldcourt.org
MATT FORDE / MAY 24 / CAMBERLEY THEATRE
Brexit: What a maniacal mess of what ifs, whens and whatevers. Who will save us from our impending doom? Who knows? Join leading political comedian Matt Forde, as he comes to Camberley Theatre with his highly acclaimed show, which makes no attempt whatsoever to make any sense of it all.
For more information, visit www.camberleytheatre.co.uk
THE HUBBA BUBBA BAND / MAY 26 / THE OLD TICKET HALL, WINDSOR
Love live music? Every week the Old Ticket Hall in Windsor, plays host to some brilliant bands, playing late into the night. Feel the funk this Friday as the Hubba Bubba Band comes to town to party.
For more information, visit www.oldtickethall.co.uk
FROGMORE HOUSE OPEN GARDEN / MAY 28 / FROGMORE HOUSE & GARDEN, WINDSOR
As part of the National Open Garden Scheme, the garden of royal retreat Frogmore House opens to the public. Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore this historical landscaped garden, set in 35 acres.
For more information, visit www.ngs.org.uk
CROONERS / MAY 29 / THEATRE ROYAL, WINDSOR
For a night of big band swing, follow the journey of the Croonersat Windsor’s Theatre Royal this May. A comedy music show featuring all the hits from the rat pack era, join three very British Gentleman defending their crooning honour in a modern world.
For more information, visit www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
SWAN LAKE / MAY 30 / THEATRE ROYAL, WINDSOR
As part of Windsor Variety Week, join Ballet Theatre UK for a spectacular new production of this timeless classic. Can the Swan Princess be freed from the spell? Will true love prevail? Find out more this May at the Theatre Royal.
For more information, visit www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
DEAD END / MAY 30 / THE OLD COURT, WINDSOR
Enjoy a night of funny theatre at the Old Court in Windsor, as Subtle Paws presents Kathryn Gardner’s Dead End– a sharp and funny play exploring the innate intricacies of life, death, love – and racist badgers.
For more information, visit www.oldcourt.org
JAM NIGHT / MAY 30 / JAGZ, ASCOT
Plug in and play at Jagz’ monthly Jam Night. Offering a great chance for local musicians to meet, mingle and jam together. All abilities and styles are welcome on the last Thursday of every month from 7.30pm.
For more information, visit www.jagz.co.uk