Forget cold winter nights setting in – come down to our warm theatre for this hilarious slapstick comedy!  Sondheim takes us on a joyous, musical romp through Rome, where there are desperate lovers, a cunning slave who’ll do anything to win his freedom, scheming neighbours and secrets behind every toga!  Broadway’s greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent - and one of the funniest musicals ever written. Join us for ‘A Comedy Tonight’!

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a nonstop laughfest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors and a showgirl or two.

Check out special matinee prices and concessions.  Strictly limited season.

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Book by
BURT SHEVELOVE and LARRY GELBART

Music and Lyrics by
STEPHEN SONDHEIM  

Originally Produced on Broadway by Harold S. Prince

This season’s award-winning creative team includes Director - Toni Garson, Musical Director – Coryn Knapper and Choreographer – Lily Empson.  

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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Please note:

• Riverlea Theatre is easily accessible at 83 Riverlea Rd with plenty of free on-site parking. 
• Wheelchair Access: Seating is tiered, wheelchairs can only be located at the left hand side of Row B (B16 onwards). Please call Theatre to book (856-5450). 
• The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited

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