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DELVE INTO DEPRAVITY WITH THE ROYAL BALLET
An intoxicating mix of dangerous desires, family secrets and political intrigue – a fairytale ballet this is NOT.
Thursday 2 April
1.00pm MATINEE performance at the
Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Ticket Only – Amphitheatre seats
£87 (Front Centre block) OR
£70 (Front Side block, with clear view)
+ SAE with cheque to Fredo.
Booking and payment required by
31 January.
Coach: Phone Cook’s Coaches
01702 344702 to book coach**
IMPORTANT – Bookings are accepted as firm bookings and cannot be cancelled. Theatres rarely make refunds so we could be out of pocket. All bookings must be paid in full within 1 week of the booking being made or an additional £5 will be added to the cost of the ticket.
Crown Prince Rudolf is tormented by dark obsessions. Forced into marriage, he seeks solace with a mistress, the beautiful young Baroness Mary Vetsera, but she has obsessions of her own.
In this historically based tragedy, Rudolf and Mary start meeting in secret, stifled by the oppressive conventions and pageantry of the Austro-Hungarian court. Fervent desire combines with a fascination for death, and what begins as a clandestine love affair hurtles towards tragedy. Can either of them survive the intensity of this destructive relationship?
First premiering in 1978, MacMillan’s production garnered rave reviews and a standing ovation at its first performance despite the disturbing subject matter. With the action swinging between the huge splendour of a royal wedding, to the intimate surrounds of a hunting lodge, the finely tuned choreography is explosive and passionate. The action culminates in a shocking end, with a scandalised royal family feverishly trying to save face.
Age recommendation 14+ – Click image to enlarge
MAYERLING pushes the boundaries of classical ballet and is regarded by many as Kenneth McMillan’s greatest masterpiece. It is one of the most physically demanding in the dance medium. At our matinee performance the leading roles will be danced by Steven McRae and Sarah Lamb.
A weekend at a country house –
the fate of nations hangs in the balance
Monday 22 June
7.30pm performance at
Hampstead Theatre
Ticket Only – £55
+ SAE with cheque to Fredo.
Coach: Phone Cook’s Coaches 01702 344702 to book coach**
IMPORTANT – Bookings are accepted as firm bookings and cannot be cancelled. Theatres rarely make refunds so we could be out of pocket. All bookings must be paid in full within 1 week of the booking being made or an additional £5 will be added to the cost of the ticket.
1939 – King George VI’s single opportunity to convince President Roosevelt to support his country in impending war is seemingly dependent on whether he and his wife can navigate a public picnic with the decorum and dignity expected of royalty. The weekend marks the first ever visit of a British monarch to the United States – can the “special relationship” survive a menu of hot dogs and beer?
The President of the United States and First Lady host the King and Queen of the United Kingdom. While on the precipice of world war and amidst a house with very thin walls, the secrets, fears and indiscretions of two world leaders and their wives spill out.
This play by award-winning playwright Richard Nelson will be directed by award-winning actor and director Stanley Tucci. Expect interesting casting soon.
Voted BEST THEATRE TO SEE in 2026
by the Times, the Telegraph, and WhatsOnStage
**SPECIAL NOTE: Many of our friends have told us that they would like to continue joining us at the theatre. As we shall not be able to organise coach transport in future, Cook’s Coaches do intend to run an optional coach to our shows. This will be a separate transaction from booking a show so you must book your coach fare directly with their office, as soon as possible after booking your theatre tickets with us. You can then still travel safely with friends, and benefit from our special group theatre ticket discounts.
Return COACH fare: Currently £22
Please note that the coach must be booked and payment made to Cook’s Coaches.
Enquiries – Tel: 01702 344702.
Seats on the coach will be allocated on receipt of payment
SHOW SCHEDULE FOR 2026
(Table of details below)
COACH TRANSPORT IS NOT INCLUDED IN BOOKINGS FOR SHOWS BELOW
(APPLY TO COOKS COACHES FOR TRANSPORT – see above)
SCHEDULE OF DATES
All shows are 7.30pm evening performances unless shown differently in table below.
| Date | Theatre | Show Title | Price | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 28/01/26 7.30pm EVE | Duke of York’s | Woman in Mind | Ticket Only:£52 | £43 |
| Mon 09/02/26 7.30pm EVE | Aldwych | Shadowlands | Ticket Only:£57 | £18 |
| Wed 18/02/26 2.30pm MAT | Old Vic | Arcadia | Ticket Only:£35 | £35 |
| Mon 02/03/26 7.30pm EVE | Donmar | Evening All Afternoon | Ticket Only:£70 | – |
| Mon 16/03/26 7.30pm EVE | Young Vic | Broken Glass | Ticket Only:£41/£31 | – |
| Thu 02/04/26 1.00pm MAT | Covent Garden | Mayerling | Ticket Only:£87or£70 | – |
| Mon 04/05/26 7.30pm EVE | NT:Lyttelton | Les Liaisons Dangereuses | Ticket Only:£80or£60 | £30 or£5 |
| Tue 26/05/26 7.30pm EVE | Haymarket | Grace Pervades | Ticket Only:£80 | – |
| Mon 22/06/26 7.30pm EVE | Hampstead | Springwood | Ticket Only:£55 | – |
| Tue 14/07/26 7.30pm EVE | Palladium | Jesus Christ Superstar* | Ticket Only:£67 | *£30≈ |
| Mon 20/07/26 7.30pm EVE | Palladium | Jesus Christ Superstar* | Ticket Only:£67 | *£30≈ |
| Tue 04/08/26 7.30pm EVE | Sadler’s Wells | The Car Man | Ticket Only:£47 | £38 |
| Wed 09/12/26 7.00pm EVE | Savoy | Paddington | Ticket Only:£62or£72 | – |
*Save an extra £10 if you also book or have booked for the Donmar’s Evening All Afternoon
If you are using Cook’s Coaches on the dates shown in above Schedule of Dates, please check coach departures times with them. They are notified of all our Theatre dates and plan to provide transport accordingly.
Their phone number is 01702 344702.
PreviousShows2026
Shows seen in 2026 with the Group and On Our Own, with star ratings
| On Our Own | With Grp | Date | Theatre | Show | Our ★ Rating | Perf code* | Price paid ≈ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01/01/26 | NT:Dorfman | End | ★★★ | £40 | ||
| 2 | 1 | 07/01/26 | QEH | Top Hat | ★★★ | £57 | |
| 3 | 2 | 12/01/26 | Hampstead | Indian Ink | ★★★★ | £55 | |
| 4 | 14/01/26 | Donmar | When We Are Married | ★★★★ | SE | – | |
| 5 | 19/01/26 | Jermyn Street | Orphans | ★★★ | £22 | ||
| 6 | 3 | 22/01/26 | Bridge | Into the Woods | ★★★★ | £53 | |
| 7 | 4 | 25/01/26 | The Other Palace | KENREX | ★★★★★ | £47 | |
*SE:Supporters’ Evening / P:Preview / G:Guest / Comp:Complimentary Tickets
Click to page 2 below for a list of all shows seen in 2025, and to Pages 3/4/5/6 for all the shows seen earlier.
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