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Best Shows This Spring

in Milton Keynes

Kinky Boots at Milton Keynes Theatre

Kinky Boots

Making dancing, twirling and somersaulting in heels look easy since it sashayed into London's Adelphi Theatre in 2013, Cindy Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's musical has taken the world by storm with its message of acceptance, a cracking pop-filled score and a dizzying amount of fabulousness. Garnering six Tony and three Olivier awards, let your hair down and step on down for this new tour starring Strictly Come Dancing sensation Johannes Radebe and Grease's Dan Partridge.

Mar 11 - 15, 2025

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War Horse at Milton Keynes Theatre

War Horse

The stunning international smash hit and audience favourite War Horse gallops back onto stages across the country. Based on Michael Morpurgo's heartbreaking novel and featuring the incredible talents of South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company, War Horse has conquered the globe with its breathtaking fusion of drama and innovative awe-inspiring puppetry.

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake at Milton Keynes Theatre

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

In 1995 Matthew Bourne and his New Adventures troupe took the Ballet world by storm when they debuted their all-male version of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. Since then the production has become one of the world's most iconic pieces of dance and is now the proud owner of an Olivier and three Tony awards. Catch this unmissable production when its celebrates its 30th anniversary on tour in 2025!

Apr 15 - 19, 2025

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Murder on the Orient Express at Milton Keynes Theatre

Murder on the Orient Express

Since its publication in 1934, Agatha Christie's iconic locomotive whodunnit Murder On The Orient Express has thrilled and chilled readers and audiences with subsequent stage/screen adaptations over the decades, including a Hollywood blockbuster or two. In a new staging by Ken Ludwig, director Lucy Bailey and Firey Angel Productions don't miss this elegant tale of murder and mystery as it pulls into town on this much anticipated new tour!

Only Fools and Horses - The Musical at Milton Keynes Theatre

Only Fools and Horses - The Musical

After quite a few years since we bid farewell to Del Boy, Rodney and the gang from Peckham, the disaster-prone fortune finders are back, but this time in a hilarious stage musical! Based on the hit TV show, enjoy your favourite characters like never before as this hit show takes to the road in the winter of 2024/25!

Mar 17 - 29, 2025

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& Juliet at Milton Keynes Theatre

& Juliet

If you've been waiting for a musical that features the hits of Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys and The Weeknd, then your day is finally here! & Juliet is a musical about the untold story of everyone's favourite Shakespearean heroine and is now set to tour the country from Summer 2024 into 2025 after a successful run on the West End stage!

An Inspector Calls at Milton Keynes Theatre

An Inspector Calls

Often referred to as the definitive staging of JB Priestley's drawing-room drama, this production from London's National Theatre is on tour this year - bringing the masterpiece to you. Debuting in 1992, this iteration has been seen all over the world, scooping awards with each revival. Original director Stephen Daldry (The Hours, Billy Elliot) returns for this jaunt, showcasing his innate understanding of the literary classic.

May 20 - 24, 2025

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Picture You Dead at Milton Keynes Theatre

Picture You Dead

The late Queen's favourite literary detective, DSI Roy Grace is back in this brand new adaptation of Peter James' novel, marking Grace's seventh stage outing! In Picture You Dead, join Grace as he finds himself delving into the gentrified world of fine art, where appearances are not what they seem...

Welsh National Opera - Peter Grimes at Milton Keynes Theatre

Welsh National Opera - Peter Grimes

Benjamin Britten's powerful score permeates this tale of a fisherman hell-bent on securing a career-making catch, set to a backdrop of harsh seas and a tiny coastal village where nothing is private. One of Britten's most popular works, this sea-faring opera examines a close sea-side community, and the mistrust that breeds as Peter Grimes continues his singular vision. The Welsh National Opera bring to the stage a brand new production of this much loved epic!

Jack Dee at Milton Keynes Theatre

Jack Dee

Fluent in sarcasm and dryer than a desert in high summer, Jack Dee has carved out his comedy niche as the beleaguered everyman, offering his observations in a grounded, deadpan style that never fails to get a reaction. The official grumpy old man now deigns to head on a brand new tour, titled 'Jack Dee: Small World' where he'll address the important questions of the age such as; how to do a Zoom call properly, what's new in the world of radiators and much much less.

Rob Beckett at Milton Keynes Theatre

Rob Beckett

Comedian, TV presenter and podcaster Rob Beckett heads out with a brand new tour, Giraffe, stretching out for a mammoth run starting in late 2024 all the way through until 2026! Having recently launched a brand new comedy panel show, Smart TV, on Sky Max, the all-rounder is one of the leading figures in UK comedy. His genuine working class style and witty observations on class have proved a massive hit with audiences and viewers from all angles, with Beckett equally at home co-presenting the BAFTAs or Wedding Day Winners as he is onstage comically recounting his past days touring grotty pubs with an empty bank account.

Russell Kane at Milton Keynes Theatre

Russell Kane

Award-winning British comedian, actor, presenter, and writer Russel Kane is back on the road, announcing his 2024/25 Hyperactive' tour. With untouchable wit and a whole arsenal of gags, this string of dates will surely be as uproarious as his previous The Essex Variant' tour which garnered much critical acclaim.

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