Esher Theatre in Esher opened on 4 September 2021. It features a 200-seat main theatre with 350 standing.
Esher Theatre is a "multi-faceted entertainment venue for the arts". "Esher theatre announces opening date", surreycomet.co.uk; Retrieved July 12, 2023 The theatre is one of the largest workable stages in Elmbridge. "Esher Theatre venue hire", eshertheatre.com; Retrieved July 12, 2023 The theatre began its first season in September 2021, with performances from Harry Hill and Andy Parsons, as well as a production of Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker. "Esher Residents - Esher Theatre", esher-residents.com; Retrieved July 12, 2023
History The theatre's building, erected as a music hall in 1936, is located off Esher High Street. It used to be home to King George's Hall community centre. A major development, refurbishment and restoration project by Charlie Swift of Swift Entertainment turned the building into a performing arts venue. The sound equipment was provided to the theatre by Funktion-One. "Esher theatre announces opening date", surreycomet.co.uk; Retrieved July 12, 2023
The theatre opened on 4 September 2021 with a performance from Leee John from the band Imagination."The Esher Theatre, what's it all about...", epsomandewellfamilies.co.uk; Retrieved July 13, 2023
Since its opening it has presented performances by comedians, musicians and entertainers, including Cliff Richard, Chris Jagger, Harry Hill, Brian Blessed, Sally Morgan, Reginald D. Hunter, Toyah, Zoe Lyons and Milton Jones. "Swift Entertainment - Esher Theatre", swiftentertainment.co.uk; Retrieved July 12, 2023
Productions In addition to hosting touring and one-off productions, Esher Theatre produces the annual pantomime.
Pantomime The 2022 production of Aladdin starred Bobby Crush, Peter Straker and Jan Hunt."Esher Theatre - Aladdin", whatsonstage.com; Retrieved July 12, 2023 It was received well by local critics."Aladdin pantomime at the Esher Theatre", essentialsurrey.co.uk; Retrieved July 12, 2023"Aladdin panto Esher Theatre", bedfordshire.redkitedays.co.uk; Retrieved July 12, 2023
In 2023, the venue produced Dick Whttington starring Sinitta as Queen Rat, Sally Morgan as Fairy Bow Bells and Peter Straker as The Sultan."Dick Whittington Pantomime", visitsurrey.com; Retrieved November 9, 2023
External links Official website
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