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Louth Comedy Night! 2 Cerys Nelmes is the current holder of the title, UK's Best MC, as voted for by comedians. She is a regular at all of the UK's biggest clubs and is widely regarded as one of the finest comedians Britain has to offer. Cerys performs all over the World for the Military and was the last ever comedian to perform in Afghanistan before they withdrew! The eagle eyed among you may have seen her acting in Casualty , or maybe in the Nationwide adverts. Trust me, you will not forget Cerys in a hurry.

The award winning Peter Brush is a highly distinctive performer and deft writer of finely crafted jokes, Peter Brush unassumingly takes the stage with his slight bespectacled frame and scruffy hair, before consummately conquering it with an arsenal of razor sharp quirky one-liners and peerlessly original routines, all delivered in an amusingly awkward fashion. ”Compellingly hilarious.. first-class gag writing… an original and achingly funny voice”

Ant Dewson is a comedian, mediocre piano player and singer of silly songs. Many of which are rude. He’s a regular performer at the UK’s best comedy clubs including Up The Creek, The Stand, Funhouse Comedy, Top Secret, Angel Comedy, Out of Bounds, The Stand Up Club… to name but a few. Ant has shared the stage with some of the country’s finest comedians including Michael McIntyre, Micky Flanagan and Lee Mack". A musical comedy feast" - The Skinny.

Angelos Epitemiou is a creation of Dan Renton Skinner and you will remember him from shows like Shooting Stars, The Angelos Epithemiou Show and Never Mind The Buzzcocks. As an actor he has an impressive resume, with TV shows such as Yonderland, Sex Education, Litvineko and House Of Fools, and in movies such as Swallows and Amazons and High Rise with Tom Hiddlestone and Jeremy Irons. However, the one thing you won’t know about him... is what’s in his bag. Join us to find out.
Dates: Sat 04 Booking and More Information

Tick, Tick... Boom! This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is his retelling of the sacrifices made to achieve his big break. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and a band, Tick, Tick... Boom! takes you on the composer's journey that culminates in a Broadway blockbuster.

His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this is a compelling story of personal discovery, filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theatre styles.

Tick, Tick... Boom! was recently adapted into a film to great acclaim, starring Andrew Garfield and directed by Lin-Manual Miranda.

This fantastic musical is a youthful, endearing and thoughtful piece, and will surely embrace the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. Definitely not one to miss! Dates: Wed 08, Thu 09, Fri 10, Sat 11 Booking and More Information

Baroque Alchemy Ancient and modern meet in a spectacular musical fusion!
PIERS ADAMS recorders LYNDY MAYLE keyboards
Prepare to be uplifted and enthralled by one of the most original duos in today’s rapidly changing musical world…
Piers Adams is widely regarded as one of the greatest recorder players of our age. He has recorded numerous CDs and given thousands of concerts and broadcasts across the world with his iconic ensemble Red Priest, attracting the highest acclaim for his bold and creative musicianship. Lyndy Mayle was a multi-prizewinning harpsichord student at the Royal College of Music before becoming a music director at the National Theatre. Together they form the unique partnership that is BAROQUE ALCHEMY.
Tickets £16
A limited number of free of charge concessionary tickets are available to under 18s.
Dates: Sun 12 Booking and More Information

Bob Garrett Bob Garrett, songs and tales of 50yrs on the road, as a working musician, retaining his international obscurity. He now brings to you the antidote to celebrity status. Plays it straight and tells it how it is. Music is a mixture of folk, country, self-penned and blues, for the guitar, banjo and the voice. Look forward to seeing and entertaining you on 15th November. Dates: Wed 15 Booking and More Information

The Billy Joel Collection THE BILLY JOEL COLLECTION is a brand-new all-action theatre experience, featuring the hit songs of one of the greatest songwriters and performers in music history – BILLY JOEL.

Billy Joel is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold over 150 million albums worldwide. His 12 studio albums include 33 Top 40 hits and have earned him 6 Grammy Awards, as well as induction into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and The Songwriters Hall Of Fame.

THE BILLY JOEL COLLECTION features Billy’s greatest hits, including Just The Way You Are, Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It, River Of Dreams, We Didn’t Start The Fire, My Life, She’s Always A Woman, and the ever-popular, Piano Man, all performed by one of the UK’s leading tribute artistes – Gaz Jenkins (Billy Joel Tribute UK).

Gaz has performed at the very highest level for nearly 20 years and recently appeared alongside Gary Barlow and Kaiser Chiefs at Event City in Manchester, to an audience of Premier League footballers and high-profile celebrities for the annual James Milner Foundation Ball. He has also appeared at the Roundhouse in Camden for The Charlie Gard Foundation as well as performances at The Criterion Theatre (West End), The Bloomsbury Theatre (London), Leicester Square Theatre (London) and Grand Theatre (Blackpool).

“Great performance!”
- Jurgen Klopp
(Manager, Liverpool Football Club)

Having trained in Musical Theatre, and with professional theatre credits including a National Tour and a month-long residency at the Edinburgh Festival, Gaz brings the passion and fire of New York’s favourite son to the stage in a way that will ignite audiences and leave them begging for more.

“I think you’re phenomenal. I’m inspired by listening to your work.
I think you’re amazing!”
- Ramin Karimloo
(Phantom Of The Opera & Les Miserables, Broadway / West End)
Dates: Fri 24 Booking and More Information

Louth Playgoers Christmas Concert It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Join Louth Playgoers as we kick off your holiday celebrations with a concert absolutely jam packed with yuletide cheer and festive fun!

Performing more than 30 songs, from seasonal chart treasures to Christmas songs from your favourite musicals & movies, this show really has something for everyone of all ages and is guaranteed to be a cracker!

And with the students of Elite Academy Of Dance joining to show us all their festive moves, you know you're in for a fabulous early Christmas treat!

Book early to avoid disappointment.

**If you would like to perform in this years Christmas concert please contact the director Jamie Harris via the theatre email address**
Dates: Sat 25 Booking and More Information

The Greatest Showman Singalong Hugh Jackman leads an all-star cast in this bold and original musical filled with infectious showstopping performances that will bring you to your feet time and time again. Inspired by the story of P.T. Barnum (Jackman) and celebrating the birth of show business, the film follows the visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerising spectacle. This inspirational film also stars Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya Dates: Tue 28 Booking and More Information

Open Mic Night Open Mic Night
Wednesday 29th May 7.00pm
Tickets are free but MUST be booked in advance

Fancy having a go at something you’ve been working on? Want to support your mates? Or just want to come along and have a laugh? No matter what it is, get yourself down to Louth Riverhead Theatre for the open mic night, scheduled for Wednesday 29th May at 7.00pm

No pre-sign up necessary, just turn up on the night!
Age Restriction 15+.
Tech support provided.
Drinks and bar snacks available.
Tickets are free but MUST be booked in advance.
*Online bookings still incur a £1 booking fee
Dates: Wed 29 Booking and More Information