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School Offers

We currently have school rates for the following shows. To book, call our Group Booking Line on 01256 366935.

BBC Symphony Orchestra

The Anvil

Thu 29 Jan

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Hana Chang, a woman in a bright pink blouse holding a violin and bow, standing against a dark background. She gazes to the side with a smiling expression

Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra

with Brighton Festival Chorus The Anvil

Sun 8 Feb

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Water splashing into a curl next to an image of the orchestra performing

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

The Anvil

Wed 25 Feb

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The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment performing on a wooden stage with musicians in formal attire, playing various instruments

The Haunted Bride

based on To Be Read at Dusk by Charles Dickens. Adapted by John Goodrum The Haymarket

Thu 26 – Sat 28 Feb

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An eery image of a woman in a wedding dress with a skull in place of her head. She is stood in front of a spiral staircase with ivy covered walls around her. The whole tone of the image has a blue hue

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)

by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield The Haymarket

Tue 3 – Sat 7 Mar

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'Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)' in white text on pink and black background. Behind the text is various people peaking out including a black woman in male Tudor clothes holding a skull, a white man in a long white wig and shirt with a floral crown, an Asian man in a tan tunic, and a picture of William Shakespeare, all on a bright yellow background

National Symphony Orchestra Ukraine

The Anvil

Thu 19 Mar

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Maria Pukhlianko, a woman in a red embroidered blouse posing against a black background, looking softly towards the camera

Spanish Galicia Symphony Orchestra

The Anvil

Sun 12 Apr

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Thibaut Garcia, a man in a dark coat standing and holding a classical guitar. He is looking up against a light background

Philharmonia Orchestra

The Anvil

Sat 18 Apr

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Nicola Benedetti wearing an elegant black dress and smiling at the camera, holding a violin in a dimly lit corridor with rustic, textured walls and soft, warm lighting from overhead lamps

Glorious!

starring Wendi Peters and Matthew James Morrison The Haymarket

Tue 21 – Sat 25 Apr

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Wendi Peters in a pink dress and tiara singing with her arms held up, next to her is Matthew James Morrison in a white suit and black bowtie. Both are surrounded by pink and blue flowers and butterflies with 'Glorious' in large gold text under them on a pink background. Next to them are also two other female cast members, one looking lovingly and one with her fingers in her ears.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

The Anvil

Thu 23 Apr

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Cédric Tiberghien, a man with short hair and a black coat gazing directly at the camera, on a blurred, neutral background

The Cat in the Hat

The Haymarket

Sat 2 – Sun 3 May

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The Cat in the Hat, with his trademark red bow and red and white striped hat, points a finger to the sky like he has an idea.

The Nightmare Room

by John Goodrum The Haymarket

Thu 21 – Sat 23 May

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A black background with hands tied in rope holding a green bottle with a skull and cross bones on it

Friday Night is Music Night

with the BBC Concert Orchestra – Celestial Wonders The Anvil

Fri 29 May

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The BBC Concert Orchestra performing on a warmly lit stage with musicians seated in semi-circles, and an audience watching

Philharmonia Orchestra

The Anvil

Wed 3 Jun

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Benjamin Grosvenor in a suit standing pensively behind a grand piano, lid open, on a bright neutral background

Beauty & The Beast

starring Basingstoke's favourite Chris Pizzey The Anvil

Thu 10 Dec 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027

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Chris Pizzey as Louis La Plonk, is dressed in a busy blue, yellow and red French-inspired costume. He holds his arms open to his side, showing off the golden title of Beauty and the Beast. The background is of a grand window with a purple filter over it and covered in glittering stars.

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