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Phonebox Picks
Pete Firman: Edinburgh Festival Preview
On Friday 1st July at The Stables, Pete Firman, the UK’s top comedic conjuror, returns with his latest bag of tricks! Expect Pete’s blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic!
Book tickets: stables.org
Activities for...
Tots:
Oliver!
Featuring a memorable score that includes Food Glorious Food and I’d Do Anything, this fun, exciting musical is at Royal & Derngate from Tuesday 12th to Sunday 17th July. It isn’t one to miss.
Book tickets: royalandderngate.co.uk
Thriller Live
Running at Milton Keynes Theatre from Monday 4th to Saturday 9th July, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert celebrating the career of Michael Jackson. You will experience over two hours of non-stop hits from Michael’s 45-year musical history.
Book tickets: atgtickets.com
Theatre Listings for July
Pete Firman: Edinburgh Festival Preview, The Stables...................... Fri 1 The Mousetrap, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre ........................ Mon 4 – Sat 9 It’s Showtime, The Core at Corby Cube ............................................... Sat 9 Bill Bailey, MK Theatre.......................................................................Sun 10 Present Laughter, MK Theatre ........................................... Mon 11 – Sat 16 Chicago the Musical, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre........... Mon 11 – Sat 16 David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny, Royal & Derngate ........ Tue 12 – Sat 16 Oliver, Royal & Derngate ..................................................... Tue 12 – Sun 17 Shadowlands, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre ...................... Mon 18 – Sat 23 After Miss Julie, MK Theatre .............................................. Mon 18 – Sat 23 Warren Haynes, The Stables ............................................................ Wed 20 The Selecter, The Stables .................................................................. Thu 21 The Snail & The Whale, The Core at Corby Cube................Thu 21 – Fri 22 Ian McNabb, Craufurd Arms ................................................................ Sat 23 The Rocky Horror Show, MK Theatre................................Mon 25 – Sat 30
Music Listings for July
Milton Keynes Rock Choir, The Stables.............................................Sun 3 Ultimate Bowie, The Stables.................................................................. Fri 8 Thriller Live, MK Theatre ........................................................ Mon 4 – Sat 9 Clem Curtis, The Stables ...................................................................... Sat 9 Rock Experience Concert, The Stables............................................Sun 10 Leo Green’s Sounds of the 50s, The Stables..................................... Fri 15 80s Mania, The Stables ....................................................................... Sat 16 Russell Watson Songs from the Heart, Royal & Derngate...............Sat 23
Contact Numbers
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
atgtickets.com/aylesbury-waterside-theatre ............................ 0844 8717607 Bedford Corn Exchange - bedfordcornexchange.co.uk........ 01234 718044 Bedford Esquires - bedfordesquires.co.uk ............................ 01234 340120 Chrysalis Theatre - chrysalismk.co.uk................................... 01908 235505 The Craufurd Arms - thecraufurdarms.com........................... 01908 313864 Milton Keynes Theatre
atgtickets.com/milton-keynes-theatre ...................................... 0844 8717652 The Stables - stables.org........................................................ 01908 280800
Chiddlers’ hour at The Roald Dahl Museum is a fun session for 0-3 year olds. This month, it is on Tuesday 5th July from 10-11am and the theme is Fantastic Mr Fox. There will be songs, storytelling, free play and crafts. It is £3 per child and they recommend you pre-book by calling 01494 892192. This is a great opportunity for your child to interact with others and get involved in crafts and free play.
Terrors:
‘Comedy Club 4 Kids’ Workshop, on Sunday 24th July from 11am-1pm, is part of the International Festival 2016. It is a fun session that includes games and drama sketches, ending with a mini-showcase for friends and families. The workshop is held at The Stables Spiegeltent, South Willen Lake Park. Tickets are £20 (includes ‘Comedy Club 4 Kids’ afternoon show at 2pm). Suitable for ages 7+ (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult).
Teens:
MK Festival Fringe is taking place across Milton Keynes from 13th- 23rd July. There is a lot of interesting entertainment including outdoor theatre and performances. One particularly exciting event is The Hall of Optical Obstacles on 16th, 17th and 18th July at City Square, 67 Midsummer Place (MK9 3GB). There will be a laser assault course in a hall of mirrors... It’s not as straightforward as you might think!
...And the whole family:
The Retro Car Show is at Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday 3rd July. The show is open to all retro vehicles including cars, bikes, scooters and lorries from the 1950s to 1995. The day will be packed with entertainment, racing and fun so if you’re interested in retro cars, this isn’t an event to miss!
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