Ben Hur


The cast preparing for the first readthrough photo by Nick Spratling

BEN HUR rehearsals are now under way with a cast of 130 – as well as a choir, orchestra and a team of volunteer production and administration assistants. The process of staging this production is the subject of a BBC documentary currently being filmed in a variety of locations around the city – broadcast scheduled for November 2010.

Performances are

Friday Oct 29th 7.30
Saturday Oct 30th 2.30 and 7.30
Sunday Oct 31st 2.30 and 7.30
Tickets are now on sale 01225 448844


for more information email Jill

Ben Hur is entirely funded thanks to the trustees of the estate of Margot Boyd