Reading Vue Cinema to bring theatre to to big screen

The Royal Ballet & Opera’s production of The Magic Flute will be screened on April 21 <i>(Image: Vue)</i>
The Royal Ballet & Opera’s production of The Magic Flute will be screened on April 21 (Image: Vue)
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Vue Reading is bringing a theatre experience to the big screen.

To mark World Theatre Day (March 27), the cinema is showcasing a season of theatre, opera and musicals in a new programme that will run throughout the spring.

The line-up features productions from the Royal Ballet & Opera and National Theatre Live, giving audiences the chance to enjoy live theatre from the comfort of their local cinema.

Rohin Hamedi, General Manager at Vue in Reading, said: "World Theatre Day is a celebration of the creativity, passion and artistry that make live performance so special.

"These screenings bring the magic of some of the world’s greatest stages directly to the big screen.

"From powerful operatic epics to unforgettable drama and musicals, we are proud to give theatre lovers a chance to experience incredible performances in a new way."

The season begins on March 31 with Wagner’s Siegfried, followed by Arthur Miller’s acclaimed drama All My Sons on April 16.

The Royal Ballet & Opera’s production of The Magic Flute will be screened on April 21, offering a blend of comedy, romance, and fantasy.

The programme concludes on April 30 with Funny Girl – The Musical, which tells the story of Broadway star Fanny Brice and features classic songs such as Don’t Rain on My Parade.

Each screening offers the chance to enjoy high-calibre performances without the travel or cost of West End or international tickets.

Further details are available at www.myvue.com/big-screen-events.

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