Mamma Mia, Matilda and Michael Portillo: Here’s what is coming up at Milton Keynes Theatre this autumn
Milton Keynes Theatre has announced a busy and varied programme of shows during the autumn, including musicals, comedians and a circus show.
The season begins on Saturday September 5 with a celebration of comedy legend John Cleese and a special screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, alongside an exclusive question and answer session.
Other comedy highlights include Sir Lenny Henry’s show on Monday October 4, and Harry Enfield and no Chums on Thursday November 19.
Some acclaimed musicals are also enjoying runs at Milton Keynes this autumn, beginning with Broadway musical hit Waitress from September 22 to 26.
Mamma Mia, featuring the songs of Abba, enjoys a two-week run at the theatre from October 13, and is followed soon after by Matilda the Musical, based on the Roald Dahl favourite, from October 28 to November 14.
The musical run continues in late November with Six running from November 24 to 28, bringing the wives of Henry VIII to life in pop concert style.
Other autumn highlights include circus musical Barnum, which inspired The Greatest Showman, touring from September 8 to 12, and award-winning production, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on the book of the same name, which is coming from October 6 to 10.
Finally, famous faces bringing their one-man shows to the theatre including musician and broadcaster Michael Ball (Sunday September 20), and journalist and broadcaster Michael Portillo (Monday November 16).
The full programme of shows is available to view through the theatre’s website, where tickets can also be booked.