Arthur delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the most classic of festive tales, A Christmas Carol.
Due to public pressure, Count Arthur Strong extends his fond farewell to you, for a ‘once in a lifetime’ limited run. As he takes on, one of the literary greats, the famous Charles Dickens, and then goes on to present his one-man interpretation of A Christmas Carol. ‘If you miss it, you weren’t there!’
Following the huge success of the smash hit original play, Cluedo is back with a brand new hilarious whodunit – CLUEDO 2 at the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton this November.
The Next Chapter! Set in the swinging 1960s, we meet a host new suspects, a new house, and lot of new bodies, in this all new tale of murder, mystery and secret passageways.
The brilliant cast includes award winning actress and star of Coronation Street and Strictly Come Dancing champion, Ellie Leach, playing Miss Scarlett.
If you’re a fan of the much loved board game – you’re gonna enjoy this! If you enjoyed the hysterical first play – you’re gonna love this one! And if you missed the first play it doesn’t matter – this is a brand new story – so come and have some fun – you’ll love it too!
Rock n roll legend Rick Black has not had a hit for years and he’s broke. But as he settles into his brand new, expensive home, Graveny Manor, Rick is desperate to revive his fading career and reclaim his fame and fortune…. and is prepared to do anything to get it back.
Excited to reveal his long-awaited comeback album, Rick has assembled his supermodel wife, The Honourable Emerald Peacock; his manager, Colonel Eugene Mustard, long-time roadie “Professor” Alex Plum, Annabel Scarlett his trusted interior designer and housekeeper Mrs White, who came with house and who knows all its secrets.
But there is still someone missing… Rick’s former song-writing partner “The Reverend” Hal Green, disappeared mysteriously at the same time that Rick’s career went downhill and without him, has Rick still got it?
And where did that butler come from?
As the bodies pile up, our infamous colourful characters uncover each other’s mysteries and secrets, as they dart from room to room trying to escape the killer and survive the night.
With an all-new story, written by BAFTA Award winners Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, (Birds of A Feather, Dreamboats and Petticoats) and directed by Mark Bell – director of the original hit UK production of Cluedo and the global phenomenon, The Play That Goes Wrong, Cluedo 2 – The Next Chapter, is a rollocking spoof of a comedy that will keep you guessing right up to the final twist and invites budding detectives of all ages, from 8 to 80 and beyond, to watch for the clues and unravel the secrets, as we all try to work out whodunnit…. with what… and where!!
Cluedo 2 is at the Floral Pavilion from Tuesday 12 November – Saturday 16 November, performances starting at 2:30pm and 7.30pm.
Tickets can be purchased at Cluedo 2 – Floral Pavilion
The true story of the most evil book ever written and its horrifying legacy.
Innsbruck, 1485.
Helena Scheuberin finds herself the unwitting muse of a religious zealot – the self-proclaimed Hammer of Witches. Her witch trial would raise the ire of the Hammer, its outcome dooming women for centuries after. Now, Helena confronts her accuser one final time with her soul on the line.
Written and directed by David Griffiths, creator of ArtsGroupie CIC’s chilling adaption of The Signalman and starring Samantha Alton (‘Kitty Queen of the Washhouse’) as Helena.
At The Unity, Liverpool – Saturday 16th November.
Tickets & further information Here
Ambition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage in The Merchant of Venice 1936, direct from selling out the RSC and London’s West End.
Starring Tracy-Ann Oberman (EastEnders, Doctor Who) as Shylock, Shakespeare’s classic is transported to 1930s Britain in this “striking and impactful” (Guardian) new production that “makes theatre history” (The Telegraph). It is adapted by Brigid Larmour and Tracy-Ann Oberman.
Tensions in London’s East End are rising and Shylock, a resilient single mother and hard-working businesswoman, is desperate to protect her daughter’s future. When the charismatic merchant Antonio comes to her for a loan, a high-stakes deal is struck. Will Shylock take her revenge, and who will pay the ultimate price?
Don’t miss this unforgettable, electrifying new production of The Merchant of Venice, a “fascinating and timely” (Daily Mail) reminder of a key moment in British history.
Inspired by a true story and based on the hit movie, Made in Dagenham is the uplifting British musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right.
Essex 1968… like millions of other working women, each morning Rita O’Grady is just trying to get her husband out of bed, get the kids off to school and get to work at the factory on time. But life is about to change forever when it’s announced that the girls in the stitching room of Ford’s Dagenham car plant will have their pay grade dropped to ‘unskilled’.
Quickly drawing on a strength she never knew she had, Rita leads her friends in a battle against the might of Ford and the corruption of the Union supposed to protect them. As the girls’ inspiring journey gets bigger than anyone could have imagined, the pressure is too much for some, but can Rita keep up the fight and the happy home she’s worked so hard for?
Funny, touching and timeless, Made in Dagenham shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they stand together.
The near future…The climate emergency is gathering pace and our generation is being judged. The jurors are children.
But are they delivering justice – or just taking revenge? A timely and troubling speculative drama that imagines the grim repercussions of our current climate emergency. Dawn King’s searing play The Trials received its British premiere at the Donmar Warehouse, London, in August 2022, directed by Natalie Abrahami.
Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as Juliet ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.
Created by the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told and asks, what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo?
4AM Productions are back with another edition of their Halloween spectacular after the huge success of the show last year.
Join the Curator and his faithful minion as he reads more from his fabled “Book of Horror”. 6 terrifying short plays in 1 spooky will thrill and chills for all.
There will be scares aplenty so the question is, dare you enter and join us?
Plays:
Shortbread – Written & Directed by Rachel Louise Clark & Sab Muthari
Tell-Tale Heart – Written & Directed by Luke Bennet
Zombie Theory – Written by Victoria Loftus & Directed by Luke Bennet
Decay- Written & Directed by Phil Halfpenny
Time Enough At Last – Written & Directed by Phil Halfpenny
Thriller – Written & Directed by Sab Muthari & Rachel Louise Clark
Be prepared for the unknown and join us for this SPECTACULAR Halloween event.
This story by David Walliams has been adapted for the stage by The Birmingham Stage Company. Two of their previous two shows, Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy, received Olivier Award nominations!
The company also toured Demon Dentist in 2022-23 and another version of Awful Auntie in 2017-18. This brand new production of Awful Auntie has different actors and a brand new set.
When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, she has no idea her life is in danger! When Stella wakes up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell her what has happened. But not everything Alberta tells her turns out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own awful Auntie!
This is an exciting adventure story with a strong female heroine in Stella who, along with her friend Soot the ghost, must take on Aunt Alberta to prevent her wicked plan coming to fruition. The story also contains many moments of humour, as you would expect from David Walliams
Awful Auntie was published as novel for children by HarperCollins in 2014. Unlike many of David’s other books, this has not been adapted for TV as yet so most of the audience won’t have seen these characters being performed by actors before.
“Awful Auntie Live on Stage is a triumphant adaption of David Walliams’ much loved book. It has been cleverly adapted and directed and is great entertainment!” – What’s Good To Do
“This knockabout country-house horror-detective fun has been adapted by the team behind the hit take on Gangsta Granny. My boys loved it!” – Sunday Times
“Awful Auntie is a thrilling mash-up of comedy, horror, and detective story. I hope the partnership with Birmingham Stage Company continues with David Walliams: his books are ready fodder for the stage and become, in BSC’s experienced hands, note-perfect productions.” – Childrens Theatre Reviews
In the end do we ever really own anything?
Dora Colquhoun, creator of ADHD The Musical presents this brand new work about home and belonging.
4 humans and 1 hoofed mammal, all on a mission to find home.
This hilarious and sometimes tragic tale follows a lodger’s journey as she encounters a menagerie of characters, all yearning for a sense of belonging.
You are invited to look at your own mask and ask ‘Does it still fit?’
This show is for the outsiders, the weirdos, the square pegs. anybody who has questioned their sense of home and belonging.
“A show about home that touches your spirit, swells your heart and plants your feet” – audience member
Written and performed by Dora Colquhoun
Starring George Jenkins
(16+) Contains adult themes.
Presented by RAWD (Random Acts of Wildness Disability). Supported by Arts Council England.