Ahoy panto lovers! The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook is setting sail for Aylesbury this Christmas! AN
Welcome to AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE
As we start to reach the end of another fantastic year at the Waterside Theatre, we take a peek at what the new year has in store.
Calamity Jane will lasso us into 2025 with the brand new national tour launching in Aylesbury. Starring Carrie Hope Fletcher, this production will be a definite highlight in our calendar; grab your tickets early.
And with the theatrical sensations of Blood Brothers, Birdsong, and Hairspray The Musical all snapping at the heels quickly after, the spring has a stellar lineup. A great comedy offering including Chris McCausland, Jason Manford, Ed Byrne, Paddy McGuinness and Paul Chowdhry will mean chuckle muscles will be well exercised in the new year.
But as the winter nights draw in and Santa revises his naughty and nice list, I ponder whether it is possible for Andy Collins to be on both? No doubt he will be swashbuckling his way through The Further Adventures of Peter Pan, ably supported by stage and screen rising star Bradley Riches, and TV soap star Mark Moraghan.
As always, we will be fundraising throughout the panto season. This year, we ask you to dig deep for the Aylesbury Food Bank and Autism Early Support charities. Both do vital work in our community and were handpicked by the theatre team to champion this Christmas.
We look forward to welcoming you to the theatre soon.
Grant Brisland, Theatre Director
Bradley Riches (Peter Pan), Andy Collins (Smee) and Mark Moraghan (Captain Hook) ready to make waves this Christmas!
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CHRISTMAS AT AYLESBURY WATERSIDE
THEATRE
Resolution: See more theatre in 2025! Find your perfect show in our star-studded lineup.
The Gingerbread Boy
From the producers of last year’s hit production Santa’s New Sleigh.
Ticket includes a free gift for every child.
Deep in Fairytale Forest lives a remarkable boy made entirely of gingerbread! His lonely world is changed forever when Blake, a young lad from a nearby village, stumbles upon his incredible cookie cottage. Together, the two boys embark on a madcap journey of discovery.
And it’s Christmas Eve too… another surprise visitor is on his way!
Full of heart, laughter and song – and a healthy helping of cake – The Gingerbread Boy is a brand new Christmas story about friendship and celebrating our differences.
Ages 3+
‘A joyous production from start to finish.’ – Sophie Brodie
Norman Bragg Studio
The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook
Set sail for a swashbuckling panto full of galleons of fun!
Starring Bradley Riches (Netflix’s Heartstopper, ITV’s Celebrity Big Brother 2024) as Peter Pan, panto favourite Andy Collins as Smee, Mark Moraghan (Holby City, Coronation Street) as Captain Hook, West End star Emma Jay Thomas (Miss Saigon, MAMMA MIA!) as Ethel the Mermaid and Maeve Byrne (Heathers the Musical). You can expect to get hooked on this year’s must-see Christmas production. Join Peter, Smee, Tinker Bell, Emily Darling and Ethel the Mermaid on a brand new adventure full of audience interaction, incredible flying effects, giggles galore, and of course, crocodiles!
See you in Neverland me hearties!
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December 2024 Fri 6
16 No performances
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Fri 20 No performances Sat 21 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm
Sun 22 1pm
January 2025
Wed 1 Happy New Year! Thu 2
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Hundred Watt Club A Burlesque & Cabaret Christmas Special!
Thu 12 Dec | Norman Bragg Studio
Hundred Watt Club presents a hot toddy of a cabaret show! Expect festive burlesque, yuletide comedy and snow-covered showgirls, the perfect way to add a little spice to your stockings! Ages 18+
That 80s Christmas Rock Show
Sat 14 Dec | Norman Bragg Studio
The ultimate tribute to the greatest decade taste forgot! Rock anthems, power ballads and your favourite Christmas hits in one fun- filled two-hour show. Come and party like it’s 1985 dudes!
BEHIND YOU!
Fri 13 Dec | Norman Bragg Studio
Panto at Misery-on-Sea has not gone well and a big producer is coming in. Backstage, tensions rise and tempers fray. This unsettling play is funny and moving but do not bring the children. This show comes to Aylesbury after sell out performances at Wimbledon Theatre. Ages 16+
A Christmas Carol
Sun 15 – Wed 18 Dec Norman Bragg Studio
1866. Charles Dickens arrives to perform his most famous work. But with the rest of the actors stuck on the train, two actors must play all 30 parts! Ages 6+
NEW YEAR
AT AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE
Resolution: See more theatre in 2025! Find your perfect show in our star-studded lineup.
UK AND IRELAND TOUR
THE WHIP CRACKIN’ MUSICAL CLASSIC
Calamity Jane
Gosh almighty! Musical comedy classic Calamity Jane is a rollin’ on over the plains to Aylesbury, starring the multi award-winning West End actress and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Heathers, Les Misérables).
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Meet the fearless, gun-slingin’ Calamity Jane – biggest mouth in Dakota territory and always up for a fight. But when the men of Deadwood fall hard for Chicago stage star Adelaid Adams, Calamity struggles to keep her jealousy holstered. Her heart’s a thumpin’... but who for?
With the sure-fire classic songs The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away) and The Black Hills of Dakota, The Watermill Theatre’s production of Calamity Jane is directed by Nikolai Foster, co-directed and choreographed by Nick Winston and features musical supervision by Olivier, Grammy and Tony® Award-winner Catherine Jayes.
What are you waiting for, you wild coyotes? Whip-crackaway and book now!
Photo
Oliver Rosser
Blood Brothers
Written by Willy Russell, Blood
Brothers tells the captivating tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi award-winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production ran for more than 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it ‘Brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval.’
(Daily Mail).
The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True Ages 12+
‘Exhilarating... one of the best musicals ever written.’
– The Sunday Times ‘A triumphant evening... unmissable and unbeatable.’
– The Spectator
2024 autumn tour cast.
Birdsong
Sebastian Faulks’s epic tale of love and loss returns to the stage, marking the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel.
Starring award-winning actor Max Bowden, best known for the role of Ben Mitchell in EastEnders, James Esler (Litvinenko) and Charlie Russell (The Goes Wrong Show). This critically-acclaimed show returns in a brand new production for 2024/2025. A mesmerising story of love and courage, set both before and during the Great War. Once seen, never forgotten.
Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff (The Girl on the Train, The Da Vinci Code) and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre, who brought you the smash hit productions of The Mirror Crack’d by Agatha Christie and Murder in the Dark Ages 15+
This production contains nudity and simulated sexual content, strong language, sexual references, themes of war, death and violence and references to abuse.
Hairspray The Musical
The BIG, BOLD and BEAUTIFUL musical – Hairspray The Musical is back on tour!
Starring Strictly’s Joanne Clifton (Shrek The Musical, The Addams Family) as the fierce yet fabulous Velma von Tussle. Making her directorial debut is Hairspray royalty Brenda Edwards (Chicago, Hairspray, We Will Rock You) who will bring new energy from behind the scenes.
Hairspray took Broadway by storm, winning eight Tony® Awards. The production went on to win four Olivier Awards in the West End, and multiple awards worldwide.
Join bighearted Tracy Turnblad, the spirited Seaweed and his sister Little Inez, heartthrob Link Larkin and the resolute Motormouth Maybelle as they strive to change the world.
Ages 7+
★★★★★ ‘As light and bouncy as a bubble of gum!’ –The Observer
★★★★ ‘Wonderfully fresh and vivid.’ – The Stage
Ellen Kent Verdi’s La Traviata
Thu 20 Mar
Featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv. A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias. Based on a true story, it tells of the passionate loves and life of the courtesan, Violetta. The highlights include the Brindisi, the duet Un Di Felice and Violetta’s haunting aria
Addio Del Passato
Sung in Italian with English surtitles with full orchestra. Cast subject to change.
‘Uplifting, charming, heroic and finally tear-jerking.’ – Liverpool Echo
G6+
Ellen Kent Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
Fri 25 Apr
Featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heartbreaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Returning with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.
Sung in Italian with English surtitles with full orchestra. Cast subject to change.
‘This is a butterfly to cherish.’ –Manchester Evening News
G6+
The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Aylesbury following three sell out visits!
Winner of over 35 international awards, this sell out Tudor take-off has ‘An incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘Pure entertainment’ (The New York Times).
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.
Ages 10+
★★★★★ ‘Exhilarating entertainment from six killer Queens. They will, they will rock you!’ – Daily Express ★★★★★ ‘A royal treat.’ – The Daily Telegraph
Dear Evan Hansen
Packed with some of the biggest musical theatre songs of the last decade.
Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in.
The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him.
Dear Evan Hansen has a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Oscar-winning composers for The Greatest Showman), book by Steven Levenson and more awards than can fit here.
With direction by Adam Penford (Artistic Director at Nottingham Playhouse), this brand new production marks the first time that the Broadway and West End phenomenon will tour the UK & Ireland.
Ages 12+
HERE & NOW – The Steps Musical
Don’t miss HERE & NOW, the hilarious, heartwarming new musical featuring the hits of Steps, when it comes to Aylesbury after its record-breaking premiere!
FEATURING
LAST THING ON MY MIND
ONE FOR SORROW • STOMP!
BETTER BEST FORGOTTEN
NEON BLUE • TRAGEDY
LOVE’S GOT A HOLD ON MY HEART
DEEPER SHADE OF BLUE
Welcome to seaside superstore Better Best Bargains, where it’s Friday night, the vibe is right and everyone’s dancing in the aisles. With Caz and her friends around, who knows what love has in store…
Directed by the award-winning Rachel Kavanaugh (The Great British Bake Off Musical), HERE & NOW – The Steps Musical is produced by Steps themselves, ROYO, and music legend Pete Waterman, and features many of Steps’ iconic hits, including Stomp, 5,6,7,8, and Last Thing On My Mind
Book your tickets now – it’d be a tragedy to miss it.
‘Following our incredible opening in Birmingham, we’re thrilled to announce our new musical is going on the road across the UK!’ – Steps
English Youth Ballet
Cinderella in Hollywood
Riverdance 30
The New Generation
Fri 14 & Sat 15 Mar Mon 10 – Wed 12 Nov
Award-winning English Youth Ballet’s production exudes glamour and style. International principals lead an impressive cast of 100 local young dancers selected for their skill and potential.
Set in 1950’s Hollywood, this lavish production draws inspiration from film star Grace Kelly who met Prince Rainier of Monaco at a press party and later married him. Cinderella is a seamstress in the film studio and a touch of Hollywood magic is all she needs to meet her Prince.
‘English Youth Ballet is a triumph.’
– Dance Europe
G10+
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.
To celebrate this incredible 30-year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.
This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes, and for the first time welcomes The New Generation of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.
DIRECT FROM THE WEST END
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash hit production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe comes to Aylesbury in October.
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits.
Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.
Watch the nation’s favourite novel The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe come to life on-stage in this spectacular production which is guaranteed to delight all ages.
Ages 6+
★★★★★ ‘Spectacular.’ – Metro
★★★★ ‘A fantastical family treat.’ – The Telegraph
★★★★ ‘Exhilarating production, spellbinding spectacle and perfect puppetry.’ – The Guardian
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY C.S. LEWIS
Photo by Matt Crockett
Chris McCausland Yonks!
You might have seen him on Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Last Leg, and more recently, Strictly Come Dancing Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been Yonks in the making. Ages 16+
UK Pink Floyd Experience
26 Jan
Celebrating 50 years since the seminal Wish You Were Here album was released, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live – featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and more than two hours of incredible music.
Mercury
The Ultimate Queen Tribute
Sun 19 Jan 2025 & Sun 8 Feb 2026 Thu 6 Feb
Strap yourself in for the ultimate tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen! Including all the songs you know and love such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, We Are The Champions and many more.
A Manford All Seasons
Jason’s been busy since his last smash hit standup show but fans know he hasn’t changed a bit. His iconic ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) is sure to be ‘comic gold’ (The Mail on Sunday). Ages 14+
Rare Youth Productions presents Annie
Thu 23 – Sat 25 Jan
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan.
This all-time classic musical is a must for all the family, with a great soundtrack and fabulous acting parts, featuring young local talent.
Based on Little Orphan Annie ® by permission of the Tribune Media Services Inc. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk
The Chicago Blues Brothers
The Respect Tour
The Chicago Blues Brothers return with their Respect greatest hits tour, featuring an award-winning live band and the iconic Jake and Elwood. Brace yourself for an electrifying musical mashup and join the fun!
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Spend an evening with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as young Korean violinist Inmo Yang joins the orchestra for Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, a timeless masterpiece that has captivated audiences for centuries.
Ed Byrne Tragedy Plus Time
From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
Ages 14+
Jason Donovan Doin’ Fine 25
Jason Donovan’s Doin’ Fine 25 tour is a spectacular celebration of his remarkable career in music, theatre, film and TV. This exciting tour will take fans on a journey through 35 years of hits with an energetic live performance.
Photo by Emma Wernig .
Sun 9 Feb
Sun 16 Feb
An Evening with Jeff Stelling with special guest Paul Merson
Join Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling, anchorman of Sky Sports’ Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years, as he is interviewed live on-stage by his Sky Colleague, Bianca Westwood. VIP tickets available.
Paddy McGuinness
Nearly There...
Paddy McGuinness is back with a major UK tour, his first since 2016! ‘I’m looking forward to getting back in front of a live audience, along with running the gauntlet of cancel culture, clickbait and fake news!’ Ages 15+
Massaoke Sing The Musicals
Direct from London’s West End, the first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time performed by a sensational live band and character singers, plus a giant screen with sing-along lyrics make this the must-see show of 2025.
Pretty Vacant The Story of Punk and New Wave
Few musical revolutions define a generation: Rock ‘n’ Roll in 1956, Beatlemania in 1963, Flower Power in 1967, Rock’s birth in 1970 and then Punk and New Wave. Experience the hits and attitude on-stage with an incredible cast.
Pop Princesses World Tour
This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. The four fabulous fairy tale Princesses are back, and this time they are on their first World Tour! Come and join them on this epic around-the-globe show. Ages 3+
The Makings of a Murderer
2
Join us for a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin Sutton, who was head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad, tells us the stories of how he caught some of the UK’s most evil murderers. You do not need to have seen the original show to see this one!
QUEENZ Drag Me To The Disco!
QUEENZ are back with a brand new show! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal drag-stravaganza, where dancing queenz and disco dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. Ages 14+
Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez
Speakeasy
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez are thrilled to bring their all-new show Speakeasy to theatres in 2025. Expect exhilarating live music and choreography with their newest offering.
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DR JEKYLL
Revision on Tour
Revision on Tour is back! Book your tickets now to see two classic English GCSE titles. Macbeth
Mon 31 Mar & Tue 1 Apr
A nation at war. With the infamous Porter as narrator, join Macbeth and Lady Macbeth as they make their perilous descent towards Hell.
NATHAN CARTER AND HIS BAND 2025
Nathan Carter
Fri 4 Apr
has outsold Beyonce and One Direction in Ireland, performed for the Pope, sold-out venues across the world and is one of the most prolific touring artists in the UK.
Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Wed 2 Apr
DTC present a cauldron of characters in this thrilling production. 1888. Victorian London is under attack. Within the dimly lamp-lit streets lurks an evil predator. But who is Mr Hyde?
Paul Chowdhry Englandia
Sat 5 Apr
Renowned as the most successful British Indian stand-up comedian in British history, multi award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer, Paul Chowdhry has announced his brand new Englandia UK stand-up tour for 2025. Ages 14+
Queen of the Night
A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Direct from the Royal Albert Hall, celebrate the music of one of the greatest singers of our time. Experience a rollercoaster ride through three decades, with hits including I Wanna Dance With Somebody, I Will Always Love You and more.
Sing Out for... Mental Health
Sun 6 Apr Fri 11 Apr Sat 12 Apr
Community choir champion, Jill Neenan, with her 180-strong Wing & Wendover Choir and special guests, perform a concert of uplifting music and song. Showcasing the positive impact singing has on everyone’s mental health and raising funds for mental health charities.
James Bond Concert Spectacular By Q The Music Show
The most critically-acclaimed tribute to the music of James Bond, performing all the themes and more from the series. Every fan club around the world recognises their performances as the finest since the originals and the definitive tribute.
Featuring former Miss Moneypenny Caroline Bliss (The Living Daylights) as compere, this is a fantastic, spine-tingling show known for stirring emotional and adrenaline-fueled performances, mixed with superb musicianship and flair. Don’t miss it!
Honeycomb Festival
Mon 14 – Thu 17 Apr
Honeycomb showcases the best dancers and performers from over 70 groups across four exciting nights. From street dance to Irish, contemporary to commercial, musical theatre to drama, Honeycomb has it all!
Sir Tim Rice – My Life in Musicals
I Know Him So Well
Thu 8 May Tue 29 & Wed 30 Apr
Following his sell out tour, Sir Tim Rice, the multi award-winning, internationally renowned lyricist, will return to theatre stages with his extraordinary live musical theatre event –My Life in Musicals – I Know Him So Well.
Join Bing and his friends Sula, Pando, Coco, Amma and of course Flop, as they get ready to celebrate his special day in the brand new live stage show, Bing’s Birthday!
The Illegal Eagles
Tue 1 Jul
The Illegal Eagles return for another outstanding show with the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics, including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane and many more.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button “THE BEST BRITISH MUSICAL IN DECADES” (WhatsOnStage) has blazed into the West End. This epic, intimate, and unforgettable hit “IS A MUSICAL TO TREASURE” (The Standard).
Based on the iconic short story by F Scott Fitzgerald and reimagined in a Cornish fishing village by award-winning writing team Jethro Compton and Darren Clark, this unique, actor-musician led story is “EPIC AND CINEMATIC WITH A TREMENDOUS SCORE” (Daily Mail). The 13-strong cast of actor-musicians playing 30 instruments perform “MIRACLES OF DEXTERITY ON STAGE” (The Times), bringing to life a heart-burstingly magical tale of a love that defies all odds.
Under the light of a full moon, something most curious occurs… Benjamin Button is born old. Bound to the fate of growing younger each day, Benjamin wants nothing more than to live a little life. But will he ever find a place to belong?
Now playing at London’s Ambassadors Theatre, don’t miss your chance to see this “SURE-FIRE WEST END HIT” (The i). You’ll love every second.
A flexible space hosting a programme of intimate productions and events throughout the year including a monthly Comedy Club, regular screenings, theatre shows and live music gigs.
The hottest comedy club in town brings you the finest comedians from the UK’s prestigious comedy circuit!
FRI 31 JAN | FRI 14 FEB | FRI 28 FEB | FRI 21 MAR
FRI 28 MAR | FRI 11 APR | FRI 25 APR | FRI 16 MAY
FRI 30 MAY | FRI 13 JUN | FRI 27 JUN
8PM START LINE-UP TO BE ANNOUNCED!
TICKETS £14.85
DATE TIME TITLE
Thu 19 Dec 6pm The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker (Encore Screening)
Wed 15 Jan 6.45pm The Royal Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann (As Live Screening)
Sun 2 Feb 7pm Les Misérables: The Staged Concert 40th Anniversary (As Live Screening)
Thu 20 Feb 7pm National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest (Live Screening)
Fri 21 Feb 7pm National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest (Live Screening)
Sun 23 Feb 7pm National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest (Live Screening)
Thu 27 Feb 7.15pm The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake (As Live Screening)
Sun 2 Mar 7pm Jesus Christ Superstar (Live Screening)
Thu 20 Mar 7.15pm The Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet (Live Screening)
Sun 30 Mar 2pm Billy Elliot The Musical 20th Anniversary (Encore Screening)
Thu 22 May 7.15pm The Royal Ballet: Ballet To Broadway – Wheeldon Works (Live Screening)
Hundred Watt Club
Fri 7 Feb
An evening of burlesque and cabaret.
The risqué, raunchy and ridiculous people of Hundred Watt Club return to Aylesbury with another glittering and glorious evening of burlesque, vaudeville and comedy!
Boasting a seductive and sizzling cast, this show is a no-holds-barred, full throttle journey into the wonderful world of showgirls, circus and cabaret superstars. Hundred Watt Club is proud to be one of the longest running burlesque revues in the UK, so gear up for a good old-fashioned, very grown-up evening of entertainment. Ages 18+
‘Righteous, radical... an absolute riot!’
– Mardi Gras Magazine
Eshaan Akbar Live 2025
Wed 12 Feb
Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour!
Eshaan’s previous tour, The Pretender, was described by The Times as ‘pretty sick’ (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good. Ages 14+
Gary Meikle Neurospicy
Wed 19 Feb
Come join me in a show where I’ll give you a firsthand insight from my delusional eyes to what goes on in my ever-expanding mind. With stories of how I’ve managed to survive through a life of total confusement to how and why I now prefer to be alone, mostly!
Mr. Sleepybum
Do you have stupid and silly dreams at night?
Well, Mr. Sleepybum does, and he’s going to reenact them all for you in this high-energy, silly interactive comedy show for the whole family.
Geoff Norcott Work In Progress
Geoff Norcott now has an established string of TV credits to his name. He’s also been popping up on the radio with his own BBC Radio 4 specials, has published two books and has had several successful national stand-up tours, including, most recently, Basic Bloke Ages 16+
Connor Burns 1994
1994 is Edinburgh native’s Connor Burns third solo hour. A prolific joke writer, his Scottish-level cynicism and self-deprecation punctuates a disarmingly relaxed persona and an intelligent, razor-sharp wit. Ages 16+
Winston Churchill History and Humour
An engaging and individualistic portrayal of, arguably, ‘The Greatest Briton’. Jeff Rozelaar delivers the story against a backdrop of images with music, but also brings history to life by reenacting some of the memorable moments.
Kate Mosse, Labyrinth Live Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth
Sat 22 Mar
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her global bestseller, Kate Mosse presents her onewoman show, Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth.
This dazzling, immersive theatre experience features music, imagery and film, guiding audiences through the history and mystery of the Languedoc region. Her characters come alive, revealing the inspirations and experiences that shaped this beloved classic. Join her for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Labyrinth.
Silent Disco 80’s/90’s/00’s Special
Fri 4 Apr
Brought to you by top Silent Disco purveyors; Silent Social.
With two channels of music led by resident DJs in fierce battle. One channel dedicated to pop classics/guilty pleasures/power ballads and the second channel steadfast to rock anthems/ indie belters/alt-rock bangers. All covering the best of the 80’s/90’s/00’s.
Grab those headsets, flick that switch, cut some shapes and be prepared to sing your head off!
Drawing Portraits from Photographs
Tue 11 Mar
Love the idea of making successful sketches of your friends or family? Join Peter as he guides on the best practices and principles of drawing characterful faces in both pencil and charcoal. Ages 18+
Landscape Painting in Acrylics
Art Workshops with Peter Keegan
Drawing Expressive Landscapes
Wed 12 Mar Thu 13 Mar
Produce three landscape paintings inspired by the Buckinghamshire landscape. From rolling Chiltern hills to flowered meadows, this workshop will teach some of the best practices for getting the most of acrylic painting whilst learning the best methods for painting. Ages 18+
Turn an average landscape photo into an exciting and dynamic, colourful drawing. Using a mixture of charcoal, pencils and coloured pastels, you will create a range of drawings and sketches that move away from accuracy and towards atmosphere and movement. Ages 18+
Coastal Scenes in Acrylics
14 Mar
From golden sands to turquoise waters, join Peter on this colourful, expressive approach to coastal painting in acrylics. Build up a painting from hazy horizons to crashing waves, producing a painting that is full of atmosphere and movement. Ages 18+
December The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook
January 2025 Calamity Jane
Fri 6 Dec – Sun 5 Jan 2025 See website for details. Fri 13 Dec 7pm, Tue 17 Dec 10.30am, Tue 17 Dec 6pm, Thu 19 Dec 6pm
Tue 14 – Sat 18 Jan 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Sat)
Chris McCausland: Yonks! Sun 19 Jan 8pm
RARE Youth Productions presents Annie Thu 23 – Sat 25 Jan 7.30pm (Thu & Fri), 2pm & 6.30pm (Sat)
UK Pink Floyd Experience Sun 26 Jan 7.30pm
Blood Brothers Tue 28 Jan – Sat 1 Feb 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) Thu 30 Jan 7.30pm
February
Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute Sun 2 Feb 7.30pm
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons Thu 6 Feb 7.30pm
The Chicago Blues Brothers: The Respect Tour Sun 9 Feb 7.30pm
Birdsong Tue 11 – Sat 15 Feb 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Thu & Sat), Sat 15 Feb 2.30pm
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time Sun 16 Feb 7.30pm
Hairspray The Musical Mon 17 – Sat 22 Feb 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Thu & Sat), Thu 20 Feb 7.30pm
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Sun 23 Feb 3pm
Jason Donovan: Doin’ Fine 25 Tue 25 Feb 7.30pm
An Evening With Jeff Stelling with special guest Paul Merson Wed 26 Feb 7.30pm
Massaoke: Sing The Musicals Thu 27 Feb 7.30pm (Doors)
FISH Fri 28 Feb 7pm
March Paddy McGuinness – Nearly There... Sun 2 Mar 7pm (Doors)
Pretty Vacant: The Story of Punk and New Wave Sat 8 Mar 7.30pm Pop Princesses Sun 9 Mar 2pm
The Makings of a Murderer 2 Mon 11 Mar 7.30pm
English Youth Ballet – Cinderella in Hollywood Fri 14 & Sat 15 Mar 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Sat)
QUEENZ – Drag Me To The Disco! Sun 16 Mar 7.30pm
Alison Moyet Tue 18 Mar 7pm (Doors)
Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan Wed 19 Mar 7.30pm
Ellen Kent: Verdi’s La Traviata Thu 20 Mar 7.30pm
Levellers Fri 21 Mar 7pm (Doors)
Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez: SPEAKEASY Sat 22 Mar 7.30pm
Revision on Tour: Macbeth Mon 31 Mar & Tue 1 Apr 7pm, 1pm (Tue)
April
Revision on Tour: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Wed 2 Apr 1pm & 7pm
Nathan Carter Fri 4 Apr 7.30pm
Paul Chowdhry: Englandia Sat 5 Apr 7.30pm
Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston Sun 6 Apr 7.30pm
The James Bond Concert Spectacular Thu 11 Apr 7.30pm
Sing Out for… Mental Health Sat 12 Apr 7.30pm
Gyles Brandreth: Can’t Stop Talking!!! Sun 13 Apr 3pm
Taylormania Fri 18 Apr 7.30pm
The Night Sky Show Sat 19 Apr 7.30pm
Megaslam Wrestling Sun 20 Apr 3pm
Ellen Kent: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly Fri 25 Apr 7.30pm
The Ultimate Classic Rock Show Sat 26 Apr 7.30pm
Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of The Dubliners Sun 27 Apr 7.30pm
Bing’s Birthday Tue 29 & Wed 30 Apr 4pm, 10am & 1pm (Wed)
May Giovanni: The Last Dance Thu 1 May 7.30pm
Aled Jones: Full Circle Fri 2 May 7.30pm
Luther Live Tue 6 May 7.30pm
Meat Loaf by Candlelight Wed 7 May 7.30pm
Tim Rice – My Life in Musicals – I Know Him So Well Thu 8 May 7.30pm (Doors 7pm)
Hawkwind Fri 9 May 7.45pm (Doors 7pm)
Francis Rossi Sat 10 May 7pm (Doors)
Menopause The Musical 2 Sun 11 May 7.30pm
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Tue 13 May 7.30pm
Simon Reeve – To The Ends Of The Earth Wed 14 May 7.30pm
Rob Beckett: Giraffe Fri 16 May 8pm
Nick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow: Show Pony Sun 18 May 7.30pm
SIX Tue 20 – Sat 24 May 8pm (Tue, Thu & Sat), 6pm & 8.30pm (Wed & Fri), 4pm (Sat) Fri 23 May 6pm
Audio Described BSL Interpreted Captioned Relaxed
Norman Bragg Studio
December
Hundred Watt Club: A Burlesque & Cabaret Christmas Special Thu 12 Dec 8pm
BEHIND YOU! Fri 13 Dec 7.30pm
That 80s Christmas Rock Show Sat 14 Dec 7.45pm
A Christmas Carol Sun 15 – Wed 18 Dec 1.30pm & 7pm (Mon – Wed), 2.30pm & 5.30pm (Sun)
The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker Encore Screening Thu 19 Dec 6pm
The Gingerbread Boy Fri 20 – Tue 24 Dec 1.30pm & 4pm (Excl. Sat), 10.30am (Excl. Fri), Sat 21 Dec 4pm
January 2025 Black Friday Fri 10 Jan 6.30pm
The Royal Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann (Live Screening)
Wed 15 Jan 6.45pm
Comedy Club Fri 31 Jan 8pm
February Les Misérables: The Staged Concert Live! (40th Anniversary) (Live Screening) Sun 2 Feb 7pm
Hundred Watt Club
Eshaan Akbar: Live 2025
Ray O’Leary
Comedy Club
Gary Meikle: Neurospicy
Wed 7 Feb 8pm
Wed 12 Feb 7.30pm
Thu 13 Feb 8pm
Fri 14 Feb 8pm
Wed 19 Feb 7.30pm
National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest (Live Screening) Thu 20, Fri 21 & Sun 23 Feb 7pm
Mr Sleepybum Sat 22 Feb 11am & 2pm
The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake (Live Screening)
Comedy Club
March Jesus Christ Superstar (Live Screening)
Connor Burns: 1994
Geoff Norcott: Work in Progress
Drawing Portraits from Photographs
Drawing Expressive Landscapes
Landscape Painting in Acrylics
Coastal Scenes in Acrylics
Thu 27 Feb 7.15pm
Fri 28 Feb 8pm
Sun 2 Mar 7pm
Thu 6 Mar 7.30pm
Sat 8 Mar 8pm
Tue 11 Mar 10am
Wed 12 Mar 10am
Thu 13 Mar 10am
Fri 14 Mar 10am
Churchill – History and Humour Mon 17 Mar 2pm
Exhibition on Screen – Dawn Of Impressionism: Paris 1874, 90’ (Screening) Tue 18 Mar 7.30pm
The Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet (Live Screening) Thu 20 Mar 7.15pm
Comedy Club Fri 21 Mar 8pm
Kate Mosse, Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth Sat 22 Mar 7.30pm
Billy Elliot The Musical Live (20th Anniversary) (Live Screening) Sun 30 Mar 2pm
April Silent Disco – 80’s / 90’s / 00’s Special Fri 4 Apr 8pm
Comedy Club Fri 11 Apr 8pm
Nabil Abdulrashid’s Urban Battuta Tour
Sat 12 Apr 7.30pm
Skamungas Fri 18 Apr 8pm
Comedy Club Fri 25 Apr 8pm
May Voodoo Room. A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream Sat 3 May 7.30pm
WiFi Wars Sat 10 May 4pm & 7pm
Comedy Club Fri 16 May 8pm
Wonders of Our Universe Sat 17 May 2pm & 7pm
The Royal Ballet: Ballet To Broadway – Wheeldon Works (Live Screening) Thu 22 May 7.15pm
The Dung Beatles Fri 23 May 7.30pm
The American Classic Rock Show
June
Sat 24 May 7.30pm
Comedy Club Fri 30 May 8pm
Comedy Club
Fri 13 Jun 8pm
Comedy Club Fri 27 Jun 8pm
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