May 19 - 24

'Cooking with Elvis' by Lee Hall

It's been almost 40 years since a leather clad Elvis thrilled TV audiences with his spectacular comeback on 3rd December 1968. 'Cooking With Elvis' by Lee Hall, is one of the North East theatre scene's best known plays; among his other successes are the 'Billy Elliot' screenplay and most recently 'The Pitmen Painters', which is currently in its final run at the Live Theatre in Newcastle before its transfer to the West End.

This highly-acclaimed show has gained worldwide popularity, mainly due to its hilarious and quirky script and heavy doses of Elvis hits. Set in the home of 15-year-old food obsessed Gill, her Mam and crippled Elvis impersonator Dad, the play depicts the family's struggle to deal with the aftermath of Dad's accident. To 'add a bit a spice into their lives' Mam's new boyfriend Stuart moves in…with bizarre consequences. With its surprise twists and turns, hilarious and poignant moments all mixed up with Elvis tunes this play is guaranteed to entertain.

If you have never been to the Royalty Theatre before, this play is the one to start with, the hugely talented cast will not disappoint….and the Elvis tunes will have you rocking in your seats until well after 'Elvis has left the building.'

Cooking With Elvis is Directed by Anna Snell and features.

Corinne Kilvington (Jill)
Julie Carney (Mam)
Lee S Stewart (Stuart)
Jeff Page (Dad)

June 23 - 28

'Brassed Off' by Paul Allen, adapted from the screenplay by Mark Herman

A Yorkshire mining town faces the loss of its pit and brass band. Defiant, touching and tuneful drama.  

 

All shows except the panto run from Monday to Saturday, performances start 7.30pm; Dick Whittington curtain goes up at 7.15pm, or 2.30pm on matinees. Please note we are not continuing last season's experiment with Saturday matinees for selected plays.

25, The Royalty, off Chester Road
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR2 7PP
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Tel: 0191 565 7945