The Deadwood stage rolls into Tunbridge Wells from July 28th to provide rip-roaring entertainment with Calamity Jane, at the Assembly Hall Theatre for a five-day run.
Set in the Wild West, this is the story of tomboy Calamity Jane, who dresses like a man, totes a gun and protects the Deadwood City stagecoach. Hard, boastful and desperate to impress, she tries to help the local saloon proprietor by promising to fetch a music hall star from Chicago to perform there. But things don’t go too smoothly for Calamity Jane, as everyone in the town favours the new girl and she struggles to keep her jealousy and pride in check. It takes her long standing enemy, Wild Bill Hickok, to make her see sense, and realise her Secret Love…
With an Oscar nominated score that includes The Black Hills of Dakota, The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), Just Blew in from the Windy City and the Award winning song Secret Love, Calamity Jane is a show not to be missed.
Following numerous highly acclaimed productions that include Sweeney Todd and Sunset Boulevard, The Watermill Theatre returns with an intimate new production of the classic musical Calamity Jane starring Jodie Prenger (Oliver!, Spamalot and One Man, Two Guvnors) and Emmerdale’s Tom Lister. Featuring a cast of multi-talented actor/musicians to create an unforgettable experience, this brand new production gets to the heart and soul of the musical.
Jodie Prenger is probably best known for winning the role of ‘Nancy’ in Cameron Mackintosh’s West End production of “Oliver!” through the BBC television series “I’d Do Anything”. During her run in the show at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane she received both critical and public acclaim for her portrayal of the role. Since then she has starred in the National Theatre’s hit production of “One Man, Two Guvnors” both in the West End and on tour and as ‘Lady of the Lake’ in “Spamalot”. Jodie is also a regular presenter on BBC Radio 2.
Tom Lister most recently played ‘Grimes and Eel’ in the world premiere of “Water Babies” at Leicester Curve. He is probably best known to TV audiences for his role as ‘Carl King’ in ITV’s “Emmerdale”, a part he played for nine years. His theatre credits also include ‘Pan’ in “Loves Mistress” at the Globe Theatre and ‘Ralph’ in “Accrington Pals” at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.
So grab a partner, slap your thigh, shout “yee-haw” and come and watch this whip cracking musical when Calamity Jane appears at the Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells from Tuesday 28th July – Saturday 1st August. Evening shows are at 7.30pm with Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm. Tue – Thu evenings £27.50, £24.50, £18.50, Wed, Thu & Sat matinee £25.50, £21, £17.50, Fri & Sat evenings £37.50, £32.50, £25 – plus £1.50 per ticket booking fee (£1.25 online) Tickets can be booked through the box office on 01892 530613 or online at www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk.