BRITISH NATIONAL THEATRE OF AMERICA

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Replacing the sands of the Arabian Desert with the Sands on the Las Vegas Strip, Aladdin continues BNTA's tradition of almost traditional Panto. With a full cast of heroes, heroines, baddies and bumbling sidekicks, Aladdin is a colourful treat for all the family,

In BNTA's second Panto, our fair lass finds herself stuck in Las Vegas, stage manager to her evil, but very famous step-ma, Posh Nosh. Jealous of her stepdaughter's beauty and talent, the Queen hires a mafia hit man to assist in the pursuit of Snow White to be rid of her once and for all so that she may claim that she is the "Fairest of them All" once again. 

Set in a Northern Irish pub, Durty Nelly's Lullaby tells the story of young love in a time of conflict. A young man returns to Ireland, his home, after going off on a great adventure to search the world. However, as he travels the world, he realizes that everything important is back home in Ireland - a girl that works at Durty Nelly's pub. He returns to find her and to re-establish their relationship, only to discover things are no longer the same. 

Based on the traditional tale, this version takes the form of a traditional British Panto that has been adapted for a Las Vegas family audience. In BNTA's version, the heroine meets her Prince on the golf course and drives to the Palace Casino Ball in a Lamborghini. 

By Marie Jones

The hilarious and poignant story of an Irish Village turned upside down by the arrival of an American film crew. When Charlie and Jake are cast as extras in the movie, they discover that Hollywood’s romanticized Ireland stands in stark contrast to the reality of their daily lives.  The play features a two-man cast taking on more than a dozen eccentric characters, from the film’s spoiled American starlet to the star-struck locals. 

By Lionel Bart

Charles Dickens' inspiring story of an orphan who remains diligent and optimistic even as he is mistreated by those around him.  On his journey to find happiness he comes across a young pickpocket, The Artful Dodger.  Oliver's story is one coming of age tale that will keep the audience watching with its fabulous songs, enrapturing characters, and heartwarming twist.Charles Dickens' classic tale comes to life in this fantastic musical adaptation of Oliver Twist

By Jennifer Johnston & Bernard McMullan

Derry City. Two women, two generations, one story. On the night of her daughter's wedding, Karen returns home alone, reflecting on the life she is living because of her terrorist husband's actions. 20 years later, Karen's daughter lives in a changed Northern Ireland, but still lives with the decisions she made at 17. 

By Larry Shue

A fishing lodge in rural Georgia, is visited by a British demolition expert who has brought along a pathologically shy young man named Charlie who is  fearful at the thought of making conversation with strangers. Everyone is told that Charlie is from a foreign country and speaks no English. Once alone, the fun really begins as Charlie overhears more than he should, fuelling the nonstop hilarity with a wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously awry for the bad guys.

By Matt Charman

A black comedy finds five men waiting for the arrival of a dog that they hope will change their fortunes. But before they've even left for the track, a violent situation erupts and now the night of their dreams, along with the fate of an innocent man, hangs in the balance. A Night at the Dogs, winner of the UK Verity Bargate Award 2004. By