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Opera Boys Starring Paul Potts

The Opera Boys – The Farewell Tour

Starring Paul Potts

The powerhouse classical-crossover sensation The Opera Boys are thrilled to announce their final tour, featuring the world-renowned tenor and very first winner of Britain’s Got Talent, Paul Potts.

Following years of sold-out performances across the globe, The Opera Boys join forces with the man who captured the world’s heart with his legendary audition of “Nessun Dorma”. This collaboration promises an evening of soaring notes, impeccable harmonies, and the perfect blend of opera, musical theatre, and modern pop classics.

Paul Potts became a household name in 2007, winning the inaugural season of Britain’s Got Talent. Since then, he has released multi-platinum albums, performed over 1,500 shows in 45 countries, and inspired the Hollywood biopic One Chance.

The Opera Boys are a leading classical-crossover group featuring leading men from London’s West End and Broadway. They have performed for Royalty, appeared on national television, and performed to sold out theatres and concert halls worldwide, delivering immaculate four-part harmonies and solo performances, delivered in their inimitable style.

You do not want to miss this final tour, as it really is time to say goodbye!

Dom Joly: Trigger Happy TV, the 25th Anniversary Tour

It’s been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks.

Now, to celebrate a quarter-century of chaos, Dom Joly is bringing his most iconic characters and sketches to the stage in the Trigger Happy TV – Live! 25th-anniversary tour.

Fans will experience beloved moments from the show, including The Giant Snail, The Traffic Warden, The Morris Dancer, The Scout, A Gang of Squirrels, and THAT Big Mobile Phone. Dom will share behind-the-scenes stories and insights on how these unforgettable moments came to life.

But the surprises don’t stop there – this is live theatre, and fans can expect the unexpected.

The Picture of Dorian Gray – A New Musical (14+)

Starring Coronation Street’s Kevin Kennedy

Every picture tells a story…

A new musical based on, and faithful to, the original 1890 novel by Oscar Wilde.

Dorian Gray is a young, wealthy and extremely attractive young man living in the often hedonistic world of upper class victorian London. After having a portrait painted of himself by the accomplished artist Basil Hallward, he makes a wish and is granted with the gift of eternal youth and good looks.

As he grapples with the notion of possessing immortality, the picture growing old instead of him, Dorian descends, with the assistance of his greatest friend, the witty, influential and cynical aristocrat Lord Henry Wotton, into an ever more debauched lifestyle of increasingly questionable morality, the painting all the while absorbing his sins and wrongdoings into it’s canvas.

This new musical is heavily inspired by the dark, classic, sung-through musicals of the 1970’s and 1980’s. Set in two acts, twenty years apart, with classic staging
…and a delicious overture!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a new and original work. It is not (and not affiliated in any way) with the production titled “Dorian – The Musical” which was staged at the Southwalk Playhouse in 2024.

AGE GUIDANCE: 14+ (parental guidance recommended)

CONTENT GUIDANCE: Haze, loud noises including gunshots, simulated smoking, 

flashing lights, strobe effects and adult themes including murder, suicide and sex.

Sunrise Film Festival 2026

The much-loved Sunrise Film Festival returns this Summer to the Marina Theatre from 20-23 August for its 5th celebratory edition.

 

Sunrise is one of the UK’s fastest-growing British Independent Film Awards-qualifying film festivals, celebrating undiscovered stories and filmmakers from the UK and internationally on the big screen.

 

During the festival, you’ll be able to experience some of the best short films from our region, across the UK, and internationally, as well as specially curated screenings, VR experiences, and workshops celebrating the power of storytelling and the visual arts, on and off screen.

 

Something for everyone will be on offer, from drama, comedy, documentaries, animation, and experimental films to genre-bending narratives, premieres, creative workshops, and family screenings, plus the return of our much-loved Outdoor Cinema, powered by Silent Disco Headphones.

 

Whether you’re a big film lover, an aspiring filmmaker, or just love something different, Sunrise Film Festival offers four days of unforgettable film and exciting visual arts activities, with something for all your friends and family, of all ages.