English Touring Theatre

Compelling, witty and often laugh-out-loud funny, this celebration of a great English heroine, Anne Boleyn leaps cunningly between generations to reveal the debt the outrageous yet scholarly James I owed to Anne when he reconciled England's religious factions by creating his common, 'authorised' Bible. Hunting through an old chest, the newly crowned James discovers the controversial legacy of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's notorious second wife. Time jumps back 70 years, when the witty and flirtatious Anne was in love with Henry, but also with the most dangerous ideas of her day. Conspiring with the exiled William Tyndale, she plots to make England Protestant. For ever. For more details, performance dates and booking information, visit: http://ett.org.uk/productions/70/anne-boleyn

Director Gemma Bodinetz & Poet Roger McGough discuss the production. Originally banned by Louis XIV, Tartuffe is Moliere's famous comedy re-told in a sparkling and witty version by 'Liverpool's Poet Laureate', Roger McGough. Tartuffe is a beacon of piety and in the home of wealthy merchant Orgon he has his feet firmly under the table. But all is not as it seems and as Orgon becomes more enraptured with is new companion the whole city is chattering. Is he a friend, a fraud, a miracle or a hypocrite? The family smell a rat and amidst the frills and frivolity of Seventeenth Century society they hatch a cunning plan to outwit the wily deceiver before he brings their house crashing down.

Originally banned by Louis XIV, Tartuffe is Moliere's famous comedy re-told in a sparkling and witty version by 'Liverpool's Poet Laureate', Roger McGough. Tartuffe is a beacon of piety and in the home of wealthy merchant Orgon he has his feet firmly under the table. But all is not as it seems and as Orgon becomes more enraptured with is new companion the whole city is chattering. Is he a friend, a fraud, a miracle or a hypocrite? The family smell a rat and amidst the frills and frivolity of Seventeenth Century society they hatch a cunning plan to outwit the wily deceiver before he brings their house crashing down.

Chris Hannan's sparkling new romp sees The Three Musketeers come out of retirement to help D'Artagnan rescue the Princess of Spain from their arch enemy The Cardinal and his evil henchmen... All for one... but where are the others? The Three Musketeers just went crazy! Paris is being terrorized by the evil Cardinal and a monstrous creature who suffers from serious mood-swings! The young sword-fighter d'Artagnan finds himself on an epic quest to save the city and a pregnant Princess, but he needs the help of the Three Musketeers. Rumour has it they've gone to seed, gone past their sell-by date and gone into hiding. So first of all he has to find them... Based on the classic characters created by Alexandre Dumas, this hilarious, anarchic and utterly thrilling new production promises an unforgettable journey into enchanted forests, over lost streams and around REALLY horrible baddies, as we cheer our hero D'Artagnan and heroine Constance to a victorious end. Featuring a dash of live music and a hefty dose of fun, The Three Musketeers and the Princess of Spain is a play about friendship, love and identity. Oh...and baby-eating monsters! Suitable for ages 8+ Presented by English Touring Theatre, Belgrade Theatre Coventry & the Traverse Theatre Company see the ett website for tour details: www.ett.org.uk

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Oscar lives in the fast lane. He pays for sex and pays for drugs but there's something missing. Brooding over what might have been, he is forced to reflect on his reckless lifestyle and is taken by surprise by finding love where he could never have expected... Featuring his own music and lyrics, this unmissable one-man show is performed by soul legend Omar - founder of nu-classic British Soul, who again joins forces with award-winning writer/director, Ché Walker following their triumphant collaboration last year on the soul/funk musical Been So Long (Young Vic London, Latitude & Edinburgh Festivals) Contains graphic language. Recommended for ages 16+

A sneaky peak at Jonathan Harvey's latest play...In 1960s Liverpool Tom and Billy hide in the closet, then go their separate ways. As pits close and the dole queues grow, Mickey and Russell escape to find Heaven in 1980s London. But today the paparazzi turn judge and jury over a love story that could tear this family apart. And then Ellie gets lost up a mountain with a vicar...

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Been So Long - part of Traverse Theatre Festival 2009 Book tickets at www.traverse.co.uk Or call 0131 228 1404 Big & bold, smart & sassy... Che Walker and Arthur Darvill's neon-soaked, soul-fuelled new musical arrives to smarten up London. Cast includes singing sensation Omar, Cat Simmons and Arinze Kene. Pick yourself up, brush yourself down and experience the soul/funk powerhouse of Been So Long. Tickets from £5

As featured on BBC Radio 6 Music Been So Long Book tickets at http://www.traverse.co.uk Or call 0131 228 1404 Big & bold, smart & sassy... Che Walker and Arthur Darvill's neon-soaked, soul-fuelled new musical rocks up to Edinburgh. Cast includes singing sensation Omar, Cat Simmons and Arinze Kene. Pick yourself up, brush yourself down and experience the soul/funk powerhouse of Been So Long. Tickets from £5