Entertainment at the Albany Theatre

Status Quo legend Francis Rossi. Photo courtesy of The Albany Theatre.

If you’re looking for a good night out, the Albany Theatre, Coventry has an amazing line up of entertainment coming up. There’s everything from ballet to classic horror with Jekyll and Hyde. Also the unforgettable music of Barry Steele in The Roy Orbison Story. And nearer to Christmas the Albany welcomes Karl Loxley: The Songs of Christmas. Book your seats for a festive celebration of Christmas classics! And not to be missed is Status Quo legend Francis Rossi who will be chatting about his amazing career and playing some tunes on the acoustic guitar in a Tunes and Chat 2023 night.

Here's a run down of what’s in store:

BT UK: THE WIZARD OF OZ

Join Ballet Theatre UK as we follow the yellow brick road and discover all the wonders of Oz. Enjoy Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion, (and yes Toto too) as they seek the Wonderful Wizard to find that there’s no place like home! The Wizard of Oz is a two act, full-length, ballet adaptation of the iconic tale by L. Frank Baum, told through the magic of classical dance. Set to a classical score which brings the story to life, this production is family friendly and is the perfect way to introduce children to the classical ballet. The production is presented with beautiful backdrops, stunning theatrical sets and costumes evoking the iconic sketches by W.W. Denslow, from the original publication.

BT UK: The Wizard of Oz Thursday 16 November at 7.30pm. Suitable for all ages. Prices from £16.

DARKSIDE PINK FLOYD

Darkside of the Moon goes Gold!

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic album The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd, Darkside, the Pink Floyd Show will be performing the whole of the album in glorious quadraphonic surround sound, just as it was intended. It is also Darkside’s eighteenth year on the road and so they are also celebrating their coming of age! The show will feature the best-selling album plus a wide variety of the back catalogue in a two-and-a-half-hour spectacular that has been leaving audiences enthralled and elated across the country.

Darkside Pink Floyd. Saturday 18 November at 7.30pm. Suitable for ages 8+. Prices from £24.

BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS: THE ROY ORBISON STORY

Experience the unforgettable sound of a generation with Barry Steele alongside an extraordinary ensemble of talented musicians and singers as together they pay homage to the timeless music of Roy Orbison, Chris Isaak, and The Traveling Wilburys.

Barry Steele & Friends: The Roy Orbison Story. Saturday 25 November at 7.30pm. Suitable for ages 12+. Prices from £29.

JEKYLL AND HYDE

In a new and enthralling one-man stage adaptation of the classic tale of terror, acclaimed actor Jonathan Goodwin plays both Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde. Experienced Victorian London, and the unbridled horror of this perennial favourite. The City is paralyzed with fear when the repugnant and wicked Mr Hyde embarks upon his criminal spree. But what is his shocking secret, and what possible connection can he have with the dour and respectable Dr Jekyll? Goodwin performs in a show scripted by himself and co-directed by Goodwin and Gary Archer.

Jekyll & Hyde. Friday 17 November at 7.30pm. Suitable for ages 12+. Prices from £11.

KARL LOXLEY: THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS

Rated by Sir Tom Jones as having one of the best theatrical voices he’d ever heard!

Join Karl Loxley for a festive celebration including the classics ‘White Christmas’, ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’, ‘O Holy Night’, ‘A Spaceman Came Travelling’, ‘I Believe In Father Christmas’, ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’, ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’ and many more.

Karl Loxley. Friday 24 November at 7.30pm. Suitable for ages 5+. Prices from £24.

FRANCIS ROSSI

Status Quo legend Francis Rossi is taking up his acoustic guitar to bring you a selection of well-known hits and some previously not-performed-live-before tunes. It’ll be a unique evening in which Francis will reprise fan favourites from a remarkable 50+year career. Expect original-style, acoustic versions of Quo classics, threaded together with chat in this music based evening. VIP packages are available for those wishing to meet Francis before the show.

Francis Rossi. Wednesday 29 November at 7.30pm. Suitable for ages 7+

The Albany Theatre, Albany Road, Coventry CV5 6JQ

Box Office 02476 99 89 64. To book tickets: https://www.albanytheatre.co.uk/