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CHRISTMAS TOUR 2026
November-December
A Most Wonderful Time is a heartwarming festive concert starring West End legend and Olivier Award nominee Rosemary Ashe, West End star and Olivier Award nominee Graham Bickley, leading soprano Emily Juler and London cabaret star Joe Morose, accompanied by award-winning Musical Director Robert Hazle at the piano.
Performed entirely live, the show brings Christmas to life through beautiful new arrangements of beloved festive classics including White Christmas, The Christmas Song, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and many more, alongside seasonal stories, readings and plenty of Christmas cheer.
Featuring words from Dickens, Shakespeare and other much-loved writers, together with specially commissioned material, A Most Wonderful Time is a warm, funny and uplifting celebration of the music and stories that make Christmas the most wonderful time of the year.
A MOST WONDERFUL TIME ENSEMBLE 2026
West End Legend & Olivier Award Nominee
ROSEMARY ASHE
West End Star & Olivier Award Nominee
GRAHAM BICKLEY
Leading Soprano
EMILY JULER
London Cabaret Star
JOE MOROSE
Award-winning Musical Director
ROBERT HAZLE
WELCOME TO
THE DUKE'S THEATRE COMPANY
“A CHILLING AND SYMBOLIC TAKE WITH GRIPPING PORTRAYALS….””
West End Best Friend | Macbeth, 2025
“THIS IS A TRULY WONDERFUL AND SURPRISING DEPICTION...”
Everything Theatre
“AS GOOD AS ANY RSC I’VE SEEN PREVIOUSLY.
WAS ENTHRALLED THROUGHOUT”
Romeo and Juliet | Goodnestone, 2021
“THE HUMOUR, (ESPECIALLY THE HUMOUR)
IS IMPECCABLY PRESENTED”
Hastings Independent
GET INVOLVED
Donate, Support
The Duke’s Theatre Company receives no public or government funding and intends to self-generate the finance for all productions. Its inception was generously supported by a small number of key Supporting Founders, and the company wishes to record its gratitude to the following individuals here.
Jonathan Courage | Rosemary and Terry St John | Debbie and Chris Norris | Enid Dunhill | Emily and Ryan Elsworth | TJ | Christine and Dave Nutall | Shamia Chalabi | Stuart Mallalieu | Helen Nuttall | Rosamund Shelley
The generosity of our patrons and friends can help to ensure that our future is secure. As well as donations, we welcome sponsorship of specific props and costumes, or even help with rehearsal room access for workshops.
If you would like to join our group of supporters, or make a one-off donation, please email:
info@thedukestheatrecompany.co.uk
Programme Inclusion
For each tour, The Duke’s Theatre Company produces a high-quality, glossy souvenir brochure. We sell roughly 20,000 of these during an average tour and half a page of advertising can be bought for £300.
Join our Venue Family
We are continually looking for exciting locations to add to our family of venue partners.
Venues considered range from stately homes and castles, to private gardens and Open Air theatres.
Attractive commercial rates, and a bespoke marketing package ensure each event is professionally and competitively managed. Arrangements can also be made for one off, private performances.
For more information, or to suggest a suitable venue, please email: bobby@thedukestheatrecompany.co.uk
Casting
The Duke’s Theatre Company takes casting submissions at any time, with initial meetings and recalls taking place in March. We actively seek actors with a particular flair for Classical practice, as well as a robust constitution for Open Air touring.
We are proud to offer an Equity contract to our artists, as well as single occupancy accommodation throughout the entire engagement (rehearsal and playing). The playing schedule is Wednesday to Sunday weekly, with the intention for the company to return home for two full days off per week.
Casting submissions are seriously considered. A covering note should accompany a spotlight link via email, with agents details included. Please write to info@thedukestheatrecompany.co.uk with the subject line ‘FAO Casting’.
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