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Everyman theatre to raise £1 million to create a new education and community venue in west cheltenham
I hope you’ve had a great summer and are looking forward to the upcoming season, featuring a fantastic line-up of shows at The Everyman this Autumn. As ever, the highlight of our year is our annual Pantomime Spectacular. This year, we are eagerly anticipating Tweedy, taking on the role of Friar “Tweedy” Tuck in Robin Hood and His Merry Men (page 20).
While most of you are aware of the tremendous impact our productions have on the people of Gloucestershire, you may not be aware that The Everyman Theatre is a charity and that we reinvest the proceeds from our creative output into education and community outreach for the county.
Our charitable work for many decades has been extensive and wide-reaching; however, we have been searching for an opportunity to expand our offering into new areas and have a greater impact on the community. Fortunately, I was permitted by our board to acquire an underutilized facility on Grove Street in Cheltenham, which we will transform into our new Education and Community Centre. This new space will allow us to expand our provision of vital services for the young and underserved communities of Gloucestershire through participation in our summer schools, choirs, youth theatres and other artistic engagement endeavours.
I am determined to make our Grove Street facility a centre for excellence in creative arts, but we need your help to realise our vision. To that end, we are launching a £1 million fundraising campaign which will allow us to refurbish the existing facility and make it a welcoming, safe space for the entire county. This is an opportunity for all our supporters to contribute to this worthy project. Please visit our website (everymantheatre.org.uk) and see some truly inspirational videos about the work that we do, which we hope will persuade you to contribute to this project. This brochure also contains more information on our new centre (page 44).
The Everyman Theatre is the cultural heart of Cheltenham, and I know how many of you love visiting this historic building. Our new education centre is your chance to help us extend that love of the arts to others. Please help us if you can.
Sincerely,
Mark Goucher, Chief Executive
Architect's rendering of Grove Street
Eat at the Everyman
Brand New Supper Club Menu
You can now find more delicious options for your pre-show meal. Choose from the Prix Fix menu for £25 for two courses, £28 for three courses, or treat yourself to some dishes from our delicious A la carte menu. Our monthly menu can be viewed here: everymantheatre.org.uk/visit/food
To book email: catering@everymanthetre.org.uk or call the
Christmas Dining
This festive season, step into the warmth of the Everyman Theatre and celebrate in style. Whether it’s friends, family or colleagues, we’ve created a range of delicious options to make your fathering truly memorable. For groups of six or more, our three-course à la carte Christmas menu is the star of the show. Or, if you’re planning something bigger, we offer a tempting buffet for twelve guests or more. With space for up to 40 guests, seasonal flavours, and the magic of the theatre as your backdrop, it’s the perfect recipe for a Christmas to remember.
To reserve or request a menu, please email catering@everymantheatre.org.uk
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Murder At Midnight
A comedy thriller by Torben Betts.
Starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty) & Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s as Seen on TV, Coronation Street) and Max Bowden, best known as Ben Mitchell in Eastenders and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road, Coronation Street, Hollyoaks).
A killer night out!
From the writer of Murder in the Dark, comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other.
It’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent, and a killer is in the house…
We meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’ - the notorious gangster, his glamorous wife, his trigger-happy sidekick, his mum, who’s seeing things, her very jittery carer, plus a vicar who’s hiding something, and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown.
Throw in a suitcase full of cash, a stash of deadly weapons, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong?
As midnight looms, tarot cards foretell doom, police lights flash in the distance, and a killer is in the house.
Everyone’s hiding something—but who’s telling the truth?
Join us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight…
From the mind of acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong, Murder in The Dark and Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d), Murder at Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour – guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight.
Tue 23
– Sat 27 Sept
Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm
Matinees: Thu & Sat 2pm
Tickets from £15
Age guidance 14+
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New Dawn Fades Chuckl. Presents Cheltenham XL Comedy Club featuring Gary Delaney
Chuckl. proudly presents the brilliant Gary Delaney as well as three incredible support acts.
As seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Richard Osman’s House of Games, The Unbelievable Truth (BBC R4)
With over 100 million views on YouTube and 20.4 million views on TikTok, Gary is one of the UK’s most quotable one-liner comics.
A double Sony Award winner and Chortle nominee, he has also written for 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, A League of Their Own, and The Royal Variety Performance
Age guidance: 14+
Sun 28 Sep
7.30pm
Tickets from £29
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A new play about Joy Division and Manchester.
A new play about Joy Division and Manchester.
A vibrant new production touring the UK. The play tells the story of four ordinary lads who, inspired by the punk revolution of 1970s Manchester, came together to form one of the most influential bands of all time, Joy Division.
A spellbinding journey of love, passion, grief and music, drawing inspiration from the enigmatic lyrics of Ian Curtis, with a soundtrack featuring iconic hits of the late 1970’s UK music scene, including, of course, Joy Division. A smash hit when it debuted at the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival in 2013, New Dawn Fades has continued to wow audiences across the country, playing to capacity crowds and standing ovations.
PLUS, join us before the show to see a collection of Joy Division Equipment and Ephemera, featuring original Joy Division and Martin Hannett equipment, vinyls and posters as well as a replica of Ian Curtis’s famous Vox Phantom VI Special Guitar.
Tue 30 Sept – Wed 1 Oct
7.30pm
Tickets from £31.50
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Imperial Classical Ballet
The Imperial Classical Ballet returns to the Everyman Theatre with three timeless classics
The Nutcracker
The premiere of The Nutcracker transformed classical ballet into a fairy tale. It became one of Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky’s most famous compositions and one of the most popular ballets in the world.
Featuring a timeless score from this gifted composer, The Nutcracker is a renowned ballet classic featuring evocative music and exquisite dance.
Sleeping Beauty
Princess Aurora is cursed at her christening by the evil Carabosse to prick her finger one day on a spindle and die.
Thanks to the timely intervention of the Lilac Fairy, she doesn’t die but sleeps for a hundred years.
This ravishing production of Sleeping Beauty shimmers like an exquisite dream.
Swan Lake
With its instantly recognizable music and a timeless story of good versus evil, Swan Lake is the greatest of romantic ballets, featuring a poignant and moving score by the prolific composer Tchaikovsky.
Swan Lake is a ballet classic that captured the imagination of many generations, and its fairy-tale mystery and romance continue to fascinate audiences worldwide.
Thu 2 Oct
7.30pm
Tickets from £40
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Fri 3 Oct
7.30pm
Tickets from £40
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Sat 4 Oct
2pm & 7.30pm
Tickets from £40
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Friends! The Musical Parody
Get ready for non-stop laughs with your favourite Friends. FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the hit New York and Las Vegas sensation, is a sidesplitting musical comedy packed with iconic moments from all ten seasons of the beloved television series. Featuring an entirely original musical score, the show follows the escapades of the world’s most famous group of twenty-somethings.
From the Producers of Hairspray and the Director of The Full Monty, this humorous take on the beloved TV show blends iconic moments with laugh out loud comedy. Join Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—as they navigate love, friendship, and life's ups and downs in 1990's New York City.
Whether you're in a love triangle, trying to make it as an actor, or just can’t quit your day job, you’ll be laughing, crying, and quoting your favourite lines all night long!
Warning: May cause spontaneous PIVOT-ing.
*****
'Smart, funny and moving.'
BroadwayWorld.com
'It made our day, our week, our month, and even our year!.'
E-News, New York
'It will make you laugh so much your face will hurt, your eyes will tear, and you’ll be ready to come back and see it all over again.'
TheatreLife.com
Tue 7 – Sat 11 Oct Times: Tue – Thu 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8pm Sat 2pm & 7.30pm
Tickets from £24
Age guidance: 13+
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Blood Brothers
Written by Willy
Russell,
Tue 14 – Sat 18 Oct
Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm
Matinees: Wed, Thu & Sat 2pm
the legendary tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award-winning . The production ran for more than 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only four musicals ever to achieve that milestone. The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the Tell Me It’s Not 'Exhilarating. One of the best musicals ever written.'
'A triumphant evening... Unmissable and unbeatable.' The Spectator
Tickets from £24
Captioned: Thu 7.30pm
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Tickets Selling Fast
Ardal O’Hanlon: Not Himself
After an alarming experience at the supermarket, Ardal reflects on who he is as a man and a comedian. He examines his ethnic and religious background and thinks twice about the very core of his identity as a voice of reason.
Is everything a big lie? With no major trauma of his own to draw on for material, apart from the drag of getting older, he also turns his gaze outwards at the joys and follies of contemporary life. Towel Animals? A.I.? Chair Yoga? Cauliflower as a main course? Yes. Yes. Yes. No current idiocy is left un-examined. With a highly developed sense of the ridiculous and proper comedy bones, Not Himself is a testament to the healing power of humour. And the joy of jokes.
Sun 19 Oct
7.30pm
Tickets from £30
Age Guidance: 14+
MAIN HOUSE
Paul Merton & Suki Webster’s Improv Show
Following critically acclaimed seasons in London and Edinburgh, Paul Merton and Suki Webster, two of the UK’s leading improvisers, present an evening of wonderfully unscripted cutting-edge comedy.
Expect a show full of fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories, and laugh-out-loud surrealism as these two masters of Comedy Improv join forces with their very special guests to create cascades of laughter and joyful silliness.
“Some of the most experienced improvisers around… always impressive” British Theatre Guide
“This show absolutely delivers the big laughs… hilariously absurd.” Broadway Baby
Sun 2 Nov
7.30pm
Tickets from £30
Age Guidance: 14+
MAIN HOUSE
Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities
Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It’s entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped in a barrel*.
If that happens, find an incline and start rolling to see the only Ross Noble!
He is the Wizard of Waffle, The Rambler Royale, The Noodlers’ Noodler, and he’s back live on stage to tour a tornado of tangents. What the show will be about is anybody’s guess, but that’s all part of the fun when you look inside his Cranium of Curiosities
*We strongly advise trying not to get trapped in a barrel before or during the performance. Despite the expression “barrel of laughs,” it may impede your enjoyment of the show.
Sun 9 Nov 7.30pm
Tickets from £34
Age Guidance: 14+
MAIN HOUSE
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The Hit Play by DANNY ROBINS
Directed by MATTHEW DUNSTER & GABRIEL VEGA WEISSMAN
2:22 A Ghost Story
Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and thirty productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story now comes to Cheltenham.
Winner of BEST NEW PLAY at the WhatsOnStage Awards, Kevin Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Chicago) and Stacey Dooley (TV presenter and Strictly winner) star as fictional couple Sam and Jenny in this edge-of-yourseat supernatural thriller. Dooley reprises her role from her stage debut in the 2024 West End production, with Clifton joining her in venues across the country throughout 2025.
Written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist, 2:22 A Ghost Story comes fresh from recordbreaking seasons at five West End theatres with a host of acclaimed star performances. It’s a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear…What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth?
“THERE’S SOMETHING IN OUR HOUSE. I HEAR IT EVERY NIGHT, AT THE SAME TIME"
Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they’re going to stay up… until 2:22… and then they’ll know.
Mon 20 – Sat 25 Oct
Evenings: Mon – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2pm
'Danny Robins’s gripping ghost story.' The Times
Tickets from £22
Age Guidance: 13+
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Guys And Dolls
Frank Loesser's celebrated musical comedy about rolling the dice and falling in love under the bright lights of Broadway.
Guys And Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for 14 years.
Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown.
Guys And Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of the City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.
Frank Loesser's brassy, immortal score makes Guys And Dolls a crowd pleaser.
Tue 28 Oct – Sat 1 Nov
Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2pm
Tickets from £19
BSL performance: Sat 2pm
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Stewart Lee vs. The Man-Wulf
Stewart Lee ("The world's greatest living stand-up comedian" The Times), is in danger of being left behind.
He's approaching sixty with debilitating health conditions, his TV profile has diminished, and his once BAFTA award-winning style of stand-up seems obsolete.
In this brand-new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity.
The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee.
Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee's unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up?
Mon 17 – Wed 19 Nov
Evenings: 7.30pm
Tickets from £34
Age Guidance: 14+
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A THRILLING MURDER MYSTERY FEATURING THE NATION’S FAVOURITE DETECTIVE
House of Ghosts
Starring Tom Chambers as Morse
Based on characters by Colin Dexter
Written by Alma Cullen
Directed by Anthony Banks
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts
A chilling mystery unfolds when a young actress suddenly dies on stage during a performance, and Detective Chief Inspector Morse embarks on a gripping investigation.
What begins as a suspicious death inquiry takes a darker turn when the legendary inspector, together with DS Lewis, uncovers a connection to sinister events in his own past, twenty-five years earlier.
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts marks the first-ever stage adaptation of the iconic detective. ITV's long-running Inspector Morse has inspired equally beloved spin-offs, Lewis and Endeavour. Starring Tom Chambers (Father Brown, Strictly Come Dancing) as Inspector Morse, this original story written for the stage is a must-see for fans of compelling detective stories and thrilling mysteries.
Tue 4 – Sat 8 Nov
Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2pm
'The greatest British crime series of all time.'
Audio Described: Thu 2pm
Tom Chambers
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
GOD BLESS HELP US, EVERYONE!
The Cornley Amateur Drama Society is back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle Charles Dickens's classic, A Christmas Carol.
A new production of Christmas Carol Goes Wrong smashes into The Everyman Theatre this November. Don’t miss this guaranteed Christmas catastrophe from Mischief, the multi-award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery.
As the Cornley crew hilariously battle miscommunication, delays to their set, actors
missing in action and a growing feud over who will play the lead, it’s sure to be a disastrous take on the much-loved classic Christmas story of Ebenezer Scrooge.
Will Cornley finally change their ways, or will their misfortunes wreak havoc with hysterical consequences? Enjoy a festive slice of pure escapism at the worst production in Christmas past, present and yet to come! Don’t be a Scrooge, book now!
‘The funniest theatre troupe in Britain’ The Telegraph
Tue 11 - Sun 16 Nov
Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu, Sat & Sun 2pm
Tickets from £25
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Dive into a deep-sea adventure this Christmas with The Little Mermaid!
Desperate for her birthday to arrive, the curious mermaid dreams of exploring the world above the waves. When the day finally comes, she embarks on a journey to discover the fascinating secrets of the shore—but what will she find in the world above?
This magical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen tale is filled with enchanting folk music and sea shanties that will capture the hearts of children and adults alike.
Fri 28 Nov
– Sat 3 Jan
Times: Various, see website
From the award-winning team behind last year’s The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Little Mermaid brings a fresh, joyful twist to a beloved classic. Join us for an unforgettable adventure under the sea!
Sponsored by:
Tickets from £10
Family tickets available
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Age: Children aged 3 – 7 and their families
“Polished, professional and laugh out loud funny” SoGlos
Get ready to cheer, clap and boo because it’s pantomime season again!
Don’t miss the return of Gloucestershire’s favourite clown, Tweedy, in our family holiday extravaganza, Robin Hood and His Merry Men Nominated for numerous pantomime awards over the years, the Everyman Theatre’s annual Christmas spectacle rivals anything the West End has to offer.
Join Tweedy as he takes on the role of Friar Tuck along with everyone’s favourite dame, Kevin Brewis and returning favourite Kane Verrall, as Will Scarlet. This brand new show packed with stunning dance routines, sing-a-long songs and laugh out loud jokes promises the perfect theatre outing for the entire family.
Family tickets available from 28 Nov – 19 Dec and from 5 – 11 Jan
Will Robin Hood triumph over the evil Sherriff of Gloucestershire and win the heart of Maid Marion, or will Tweedy lose the plot again, leaving the show in chaos?! The only way to find out is to book your tickets now. Tickets are selling fast so don’t miss out on Gloucestershire’s finest Christmas tradition.
Lost in a lifeboat somewhere in the vast Atlantic, the warmth and spirit of a Dickens Christmas takes on a profound new meaning.
This visually enchanting production weaves together many of Charles Dickens' most cherished winter tales, blending heart-pounding drama, supernatural encounters, magic, and festive cheer into a captivating experience. Whilst navigating perilous circumstances, the timeless themes of redemption, generosity,
4 Dec– 3 Jan Times: Various, see website
and hope echo throughout, reminding us all of the power of compassion during the holiday season.
Brought to life by the award-winning Black Hound Productions, this show offers a unique twist on classic Christmas tales, with Black Hounds signature visual charm.
Don’t miss this magical celebration of the season.
Tickets from £17/£15
IRVIN STUDIO THEATRE
In The Air Tonight: A Tribute to Phil Collins
The Very Best of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
Some Guys Have All The Luck
Get ready for a Night to Remember – as we bring the unforgettable sound of Phil Collins to life!
This is In The Air Tonight - the ultimate live tribute to the one and only Phil Collins.
From the epic drum breaks to the soul-stirring ballads, this show brings the sound of a generation roaring back to life. Relive the magic of Phil’s greatest moments – from his Genesis roots to his incredible solo career - in a concert that will have you singing, swaying, and dancing all night long.
Featuring all the classics, including: You Can’t Hurry Love, Take Me Home, I Wish It Would Rain Down, One More Night, and the explosive In the Air Tonight
The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest-selling groups of all time.
From the streets of New Jersey to the dizzying heights of the West End and Broadway, this incredible music has delighted audiences for over five decades, The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons features all your favourite songs including Sherry, My Eyes Adored You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You and many more. The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will leave you on a ‘high’ and guarantee you’ll be saying ‘Oh, What A Night!'.
STARRING PETER ANDRE
Celebrating the 80th birthday of Sir Rod Stewart, Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story brings to the stage an incredible live concert celebrating one of the UK’s most influential icons.
Direct from the West End and endorsed by Rod’s own family, join us on a musical journey that spans six decades from humble beginnings in the R ‘n’ B clubs through to world-famous rock sensation.
This phenomenal show will have you hooked from the very beginning and audiences will not be able to resist smash hits such as Maggie May, Do Ya Think I’m Sexy, Baby Jane, Sailing, The First Cut Is The Deepest, Tonight’s The Night and many more!
Thu 15 Jan
7.30pm
Tickets from £27
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Fri 16 Jan
7.30pm
Tickets from £31.50
EVERYMAN THEATRE MAIN HOUSE Sat 17 Jan
7.30pm
Tickets from £26
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Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty
“When you have one of the first brains of Europe up against you, and all the powers of darkness at his back, there are infinite possibilities” London, 1901. As the British Empire wages war in the name of a Queen whose health is failing, a series of mysterious events reveals a crack in the high corridors of power. A crack that threatens to destabilise the monarchy, government and Empire. And at its centre, controlling the flow of information and influence, a shadowy figure plans a final deadly move. A thrilling adventure based on the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty is a world premiere combining powerful performances, a thrilling soundscape and innovative design for an exhilarating theatrical experience.
'One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English theatre'
The Stage
Tue 20 – Sat 24 Jan
Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2pm
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
SEEN BY OVER 22 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE
This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns to Cheltenham as part of its 2026 UK Tour.
Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actormusicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his
legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.
Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!
Book now for the most successful Rock & Roll Musical of all time!
Tue 27 –Sat 31 Jan
Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2pm
Tickets from £24
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Photos of previous cast
Agatha Christie's Death On The Nile
Bitter rivals. Buried secrets. A love to die for.
On board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun, a couple’s idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder. As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface, can the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime?
Following the sell-out tours of And Then There Were None and Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile will feature star of stage and screen Mark Hadfield (Belfast; Outlander; Wallander) as Poirot. This production reunites writer Ken Ludwig, celebrated director Lucy Bailey (Witness for the Prosecution), and Fiery Angel for the European premiere of a brand-new adaptation of the globally celebrated Agatha Christie story on a nationwide tour.
Tue 3
– Sat 7 Feb
Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm
Matinees: Wed, Thu & Sat 2pm
Tickets from £22
Captioned Sat 2pm
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Glynis Barber
Mark Hadfield
Bob Barret
The Shawshank Redemption
Fear will hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.
Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated in the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone.
Andy strikes up an unlikely friendship with the prison fixer Red, and things start to take a slight turn for the better. However, when Warden Stammas decides to bully Andy into subservience and exploit his talents for accountancy, a desperate plan is quietly hatched…
Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella, this thrilling stage production examines friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum-security facility. The 1994 feature film was nominated for seven Academy Awards.
Joe McFadden’s numerous television credits include PC Joe Mason in Heartbeat, Raf in Holby City and, of course, winning the 2017 series of Strictly Come Dancing. Theatre credits include 2:22 A Ghost Story, The Rocky Horror Show and Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d Ben Onwukwe boasts a 30-year stage career, including leading roles with the RSC and the Royal Court, and eleven years on TV as Recall McKenzie in London’s Burning. Bill Ward is best known for his long-running performances as Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street and James Barton in Emmerdale, but most recently he has been baring all as Gerald in the UK tour of The Full Monty.
“Electrifying
Photos of previous cast
Uncanny: Fear of the Dark
The first Uncanny live stage show I Know What I Saw was one of the best-selling paranormal shows in theatre history.
Now, Danny Robins and his team of experts are back with a brand-new show with thrillingly new and terrifying real-life stories and witness accounts that will have you utterly gripped.
Danny will bring to life accounts of hauntings, apparitions, poltergeists, UFOs and events that seem to defy logical explanation, examining them with the help of experts Ciarán O’Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow and input from you, the audience.
TICKETS SELLING FAST!
Mon 16 – Tue 17 Feb
Eves: 7.30pm
Tickets from £24
Age guidance 12+
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Lost in Music Thank You For The Music
Step back into the era of glitter balls and groove –Lost in Music is back with a brand-new, high-energy show that’s bigger, bolder, and more dazzling than ever!
Slip into your sequins, channel your inner disco diva and celebrate the golden age of disco like never before. From the infectious joy of I Will Survive to the euphoric energy of Le Freak and Boogie Wonderlandevery moment is a glittering throwback to pure feel-good vibes.
The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA.
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank You For The Music!
This international smashhit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. Join us for the party of the year as we bring you all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All and many many more!
Wed 18 Feb
Eve: 7.30pm
Tickets from £26
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Tue 10 March
Eve: 7.30pm
Tickets from £28
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Ukrainian National Opera
We are delighted to welcome back the Dnipro Opera from Ukraine performing two classic operas
Madama Butterfly
No opera can match the tragedy and sorrow of Puccini's Madama Butterfly.
Set in Japan at the turn of the last century, it is the story of a doomed love affair between an American naval officer and his young Japanese bride whose self-sacrifice and defiance of her family leads to tragedy.
Though infinitely sad and tragic, the compelling tale of Madama Butterfly remained Puccini’s favourite opera – his supreme theatrical achievements also gave the world its most sublime and beautiful arias in history - One Fine Day and Love Duet, as well as the Humming Chorus, which has been popular with opera-goers for over a century.
This touching tale of innocent love crushed between two utterly different cultures resonates as strongly as ever in today’s world.
Thu 19 – Fri 20 Feb
7.30pm
Tickets from £44
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Carmen
Feel the thrill of fiery passion, jealousy, and violence of 19th-century Seville in Bizet’s most popular opera.
Carmen tells the story of the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who falls head over heels in love with Carmen, a seductive, freespirited femme fatale. The infatuated Don José abandons his childhood sweetheart and neglects his military duties, only to lose the fickle Carmen to the glamorous toreador Escamillo.
The music of Carmen has been widely acclaimed for the brilliance of its melodies, enthralling atmosphere, and orchestration, as well as for the skill with which Bizet musically represented the emotions and suffering of his characters.
Sat 21 Feb
7.30pm
Tickets from £44
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ADAM GARCIA
STARRING SIDONIE SMITH
AS FRANK FARMER
AS RACHEL MARRON
The Bodyguard
The international, award-winning smash-hit musical The Bodyguard is back!
Starring international leading actor Sidonie Smith (Sister Act, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Rachel Marron, Olivier Award-nominated Adam Garcia (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Wicked, Coyote Ugly) as Frank Farmer and Matt Milburn (Coronation Street, Hollyoaks) as Sy Spector.
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge –what they don't expect is to fall in love.
A ‘brilliant!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Greatest Love Of All, Million Dollar Bill, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time - I Will Always Love You
‘You go in humming the tunes, you come out whooping them!’
The Telegraph
Mon 23 – Sat 28 Feb
Evenings: Mon – Sat 7.30pm
Matinees: Thu & Sat 2pm
Tickets from £24
Age guidance 10+
*The role of Rachel Marron will be played by Mireia Mambo at selected performances
Adam Garcia
Sidonie Smith
Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift
Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite Midsomer Murders.
When well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift, her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to accept it was an accident.
DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate, uncovering a world of hidden passions, long-buried secrets and deadly rivalries.
With eccentric villagers, shocking twists and an unforgettable reveal, The Killings at Badger’s Drift is a classic whodunnit that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Bringing to life the wit, charm and chilling suspense of the beloved TV series and original series of books, this gripping and thrilling new show is set to delight audiences.
Daniel Casey, who created the role of Sergeant Troy in ITV’s Midsomer Murders, now returns to play the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby. Daniel’s recent television credits include Emmerdale, EastEnders and Coronation Street. Spend an evening in England’s deadliest county…
Tue 3 – Sat 7 Mar
Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2pm
Written and directed by Guy Unsworth, this new theatrical adaptation is based on the book by Caroline Graham The Killings at Badger’s Drift and the television series Midsomer Murders produced by Bentley Productions [for ITV] in association with All3 Media International.
Tickets from £19
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Single White Female
Sharing a flat can be murder…
Based on the iconic 1990s psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern reimagining of the best-selling book and hit movie, which coined a phrase and led a generation to fear the stiletto heel.
Starring the multi-talented Kym Marsh (Coronation Street, Waterloo Road and Abigail’s Party), Single White Female invites us into a world where trust is fragile, friendships are tested, and secrets lurk behind every closed door.
Full of dark humour and stiletto-sharp suspense, this brand-new adaptation by well-known author, journalist and broadcaster, Rebecca Reid, updates the original story to the age of social media and all that brings, in a gripping tale of ambition, obsession, and the desperate need for belonging in an isolating world.
Allie is a recently divorced mum, balancing being a single parent with the launch of her tech start-up. When she decides to advertise for a lodger to help make ends meet, the delightful Hedy offers her a lifeline. But as their lives intertwine, boundaries blur, and a seemingly perfect arrangement begins to unravel.
From the producer of the hit stage adaptation of The Girl on the Train, Single White Female will captivate, shock, and keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Don’t miss this thrilling theatrical experience that explores just how far we’ll go to find—and keep—a family together.
Tue 17 – Sat 21 Mar
Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2pm
Tickets from £22
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Jason Manford – A Manford All Seasons Taylor Fever An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret
Jason Manford is back with his brandnew live show, A Manford All Seasons.
Jason’s been busy since his last smashhit stand-up show, but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.
A Manford All Seasons is Jason’s latest comic offering that is set to hit the road in 2024, his iconic ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) is sure to be ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).
Get ready to Shake it
Off with Taylor Fever, a spectacular, musicpacked production celebrating pop sensation Taylor Swift!
Experience the eras like never before, from Fearless to Midnights, including hits such as We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Love Story, 22, and I Knew You Were Trouble. This authentic, high-energy extravaganza will have you singing and dancing along to TayTay's biggest anthems.
So, are you Ready For It?.
A Glorious Night of Glamour, Laughter and Feel-Good Fun.
Roll up, roll up... the UK’s longest-running burlesque show is back touring the nation with a thrilling new twist! Presenting An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret — a dazzling celebration of cabaret, burlesque, and worldclass entertainment.
Featuring dazzling showgirls, speciality cabaret artists, and stars of the stage and screen, this is a night of sophistication and stunning performances.
One Voice: A Tribute to Barry Manilow
Prepare to be mesmerised, celebrating the music that ‘Made the whole world sing’.
Experience this spectacular live tribute to a music legend. A live concert, featuring a full band, dazzling showgirls, and an electrifying celebration of Manilow’s iconic music and career. Immerse yourself in a collection of timeless hits, including Copacabana, Mandy, I Write the Songs, Can't Smile Without You, I Made It Through the Rain, Could It Be Magic, and many more.
Sun 22 Mar
7.30pm
Tickets from £38
MAIN HOUSE
Thu 26 Mar
7.30pm
Tickets from £27
MAIN HOUSE
Fri 27 Mar
7.30pm
Tickets from £26
MAIN HOUSE
Sat 28 Mar
7.30pm
Tickets from £26
MAIN HOUSE
English Touring Opera
English Touring Opera returns to the Everyman Theatre with Leoncavallo’s drama Pagliacci and Gilbert & Sullivan’s comedy of errors The Gondoliers. Both are sung in English with English surtitles.
The Gondoliers by Gilbert & Sullivan
Two handsome and charming gondoliers discover that one is the long-lost heir to the throne of Barataria - but which one?
In the pursuit of the truth, a bewildering series of events threaten both their marriages and their claim to the throne.
The Gondoliers, Gilbert and Sullivan’s last great success, is a fizzing comedy of mistaken identity that marries joy and chaos with a sharp satire of monarchy and class.
This new production is helmed by Liam Steel, who directed ETO’s Olivier Award-winning production of Paul Bunyan.
Pagliacci by Leoncavallo
When Canio, leader of a theatre troupe, sees his life reflected in rehearsals for an upcoming opera, he becomes convinced that his wife is having an affair.
Can Canio temper his spiralling emotions, or will his jealousy get the better of him?
Art imitates life in English Touring Opera’s new production of Pagliacci. Ripped from the headlines about a real-life crime case from composer Ruggero Leoncavallo’s own childhood, Pagliacci packs passion, melodrama and revenge into an intense 90 minutes of drama.
Eleanor Burke (founder of the pioneering sustainable opera company, Green Opera) makes her directorial debut with ETO alongside ETO Music Director Gerry Cornelius.
Tues 24 March
7.30pm
Tickets from £24
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Wed 25 March
7.30pm
Tickets from £24
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The Grove Street £1 Million Appeal
Help us convert the new Everyman Community and Education building in Grove Street.
From this...
To this...
We’ve already invested over £300,000, but we need your help to raise £1 million to bring this building and our vision to life in 2026.
Any amount you can spare means we can reach more people and deliver even more inspiring projects. Together with your support, we can build a thriving hub full of fun, learning, and imagination.
Help us open the doors to creativity and support the Grove Street Appeal everymantheatre.org.uk/grove-street-appeal or make a donation when buying your tickets.
Architect's rendering of Grove Street
Become part of the future of Grove Street
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For donations of £5000 or over, you can join the founder patrons of the Grove Street redevelopment fund. Please contact mark.goucher@everymantheatre.org.uk
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Edward Gillespie
John Knowles
James & Jo Trafford
Peter & Sarah Harkness
Clive Thomas
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Cheltenham Borough Council
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Mark Goucher Productions
Barnum
Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds.
Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights.
West End favourite and TV star Lee Mead will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. Lee shot to stardom with his breakout win on Any Dream Will Do and acclaimed performances in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Wicked, and Legally Blonde.
This spectacular production, directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse, features an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians, acrobats, and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for! Barnum first took the UK by storm when it played the London Palladium, with Michael Crawford making theatrical history with a death-defying nightly tightrope walk across the stage. And now, Lee Mead steps into Barnum’s shoes and onto the tightrope!
Come follow the band with the glorious music of multi-awardwinning Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart’s lyrics and Mark Bramble’s book. Barnum features a whole host of classic show tunes, including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band, and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All.
7th – 11th Apr
Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2pm
Tickets from £24.50
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The Battle WORLD PREMIERE – PRIOR TO WEST END
Starring Mathew Horne as the music industry executive who kicked off the race to No. 1 between the two bands.
London, 1995. Two of the country’s biggest bands release singles on the same day, commencing the battle of Britpop.
On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectuals from the South. On the other: raw and unapologetic lads from the North. Rivalries flare, friendships fracture and at the centre of it all, a mania that would define an era – were you Blur or Oasis?
From the chaos of the Brit Awards to the infamous chart war, The Battle is a wickedly funny dive into one of the greatest rivalries in rock history. Featuring legendary personalities and unforgettable clashes, it was never just about the music, but power, pride, and uncontrollable competitiveness. Expect filthy language and razor-sharp dialogue in this cut-throat new comedy that puts you right at the heart of the feuding, the fame, and the fallout.
Get ready to roll with it.
Tue 14 – Sat 18 Apr
Evenings: Tue – Thu, Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm
Mats: Fri 4pm, Sat 2pm
Tickets from £19
Age Guidance: 11+
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Mathew Horne
The Constant Wife
BY LAURA WADE BASED ON THE COMEDY BY W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM
1927. Constance is a very unhappy woman.
“Nonsense”, says her mother “, she eats well, sleeps well, dresses well, and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances”
Constance is the perfect wife and mother, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress, who just happens to be her best friend.
Adapted by Oliver Award-winner Laura Wade (Home, I’m Darling, Posh, TV's Rivals)
from Somerset Maugham’s glittering comedy, this Royal Shakespeare Company production opened in Stratford-upon-Avon to marvellous reviews and sold every seat.
Directed by Co-Artistic Director of the RSC Tamara Harvey, this sparkling new version will star Kara Tointon (TV’s Mr Selfridge and winner of Strictly Come Dancing) and features original music composed by multiaward-winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum.
Mon 20 – Sat 25 Apr
Evenings: Mon - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2pm
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Tickets from £22
Come Together: The Lennon & McCartney Songbook
Join us for an unforgettable evening of the music of John Lennon and Paul McCartney in this stunning concert performance - direct from Liverpool's Royal Court.
Iconic Lennon and McCartney hits, including Penny Lane, All You Need Is Love, Yesterday, Strawberry Fields Forever, and more, are brought to life in this unique and rousing show.
Tom Connor and Mark Newnham will lead the way after several successful sellout nights and amazing audiences in Liverpool.
An intimate show, this is the closest thing that you can find to a night with Lennon and McCartney themselves — a must-see for Beatles fans.
Written by and starring Tom Connor and Mark Newnham.
Thu 7 – Sat 9 May
Eves: Thu - Sat 7.30pm
Mats: Fri & Sat 2pm
Tickets from £23
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Birmingham Royal Ballet
BRB2, Birmingham Royal Ballet's second company, embarks on its fourth UK tour in 2026.
Described as 'pin-sharp and personality laden' by The Daily Telegraph, BRB2 brings together some of the world's very best young dancers, the international stars of the future, to share their incredible talent.
Carlos Acosta’s Ballet Celebration was created especially for BRB2, featuring highlights from the repertory of Serge Diaghilev's troupe of rebel dancers, musicians and designers who fled Russia to set a new standard in creativity that inspires and resonates across the world of dance to this day.
The repertoire includes The Firebird, Le Spectre de la rose, Les Biches, Les Sylphides, and Scheherazade
Thu 14 – Sat 16 May
Eves: Thu - Sat 7.30pm
Mats: Sat 2pm
Tickets from £24
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Mean Girls The Musical
Get in losers, we’re going to Cheltenham.
MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon).
Meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Homeschooled Cady Heron soon realises high school is a whole new level of savage.
Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs. Grab your friends, this is going to be fetch – and YES CHELTENHAM, we’re making it happen!
Tue 19 – Sat 23 May
Evenings: Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2pm
The Beekeeper of Aleppo
From the producers behind the hugely successful West End and Broadway stage adaptation of The Kite Runner.
‘I was scared of the bees at first, but now, they make me feel alive. They are like a society in complete harmony with itself. Not like people at all, but maybe what people have the potential to be’
Nuri is a beekeeper, his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo - until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to escape. On their terrifying journey, they must
Tue 2 – Sat 6 Jun
Evenings: 7.30pm
Matinees: Thu & Sat 2pm
face the pain of their own unbearable loss alongside incredible danger. Above all, they must journey to find each other again.
One of The Times top three bestselling books of 2020, This production of Christy Lefteri’s novel is adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler, who adapted our sell-out production of The Kite Runner. The production will be directed by Olivier Award winning Miranda Cromwell (Death of a Salesman –Young Vic, Piccadilly Theatre and Broadway).
Irving Studio Theatre
Flight: One Man’s Journey
Junkies The Funny Mummy
Every year, on his birthday, Krapp records a tape. This year, it is his 69th birthday, and he is recording his last tape. As he does, he finds himself listening back to one he recorded when he was a much younger man.
This one-act play is one of Samuel Beckett's greatest works. A witty and compelling reflection of the life of a man and the hopes that he once had.
Presented by Grist to the Mill Productions
A one-man play, written by Martin Lytton in collaboration with actor Naz Sheikh and Director Jacquie Crago, about identity, resilience, and the power of hope.
The story follows the life of Maneek, a boy raised in a remote village on stilts, shadowed by tigers and governed by a strict, distant father. As Maneek’s world expands - first through the bustling and threatening reality of a city slum, then across oceans to unfamiliar cultures - he battles fear, grapples with love, and pursues a sense of belonging.
Presented by Pricking Thumbs
A young man who needs money dates an older man, who has more than enough.
As their relationship develops, it becomes clear that they have more in common than either realises, and that each can help the other to find a way forward.
In the wake of the opioid scandal, this gay age-gap romance with an edge finds that there are many kinds of addiction.
‘Mummy, I love your boobies...they’re so long!’
Join the Funny Mummy for this hilarious onewoman comedy show, all about the bonkers world of parenting. From pregnancy to playdates, WhatsApp groups to school runs – if you’re a parent and you need a laugh, then this show is for you!
Alyssa Kyria, aka The Funny Mummy, is the co-creator of Bring Your Own Baby Comedy and performs comedy to audiences across the country. Her comedy, music videos and sketches have gone viral on Netmums and Facebook, and she has starred on BBC, ITV and SKY.
Wed 8 – Thu 9 Oct
Eves: 7.45pm
£15/£13
Fri 10 – Sat 11 Oct
Eves: 7.45pm
£15/£13
Tue 14 – Wed 15 Oct
Eves: 7.45pm
£15/£13
Thu 16 – Sat 18 Oct
Eves: 7.45pm
£15/£13
Krapp's Last Tape
Irving Studio Theatre
Making A Killing Marcella's Minute To Midnight
1590, Nuremberg. Europe teeters on the edge of modernity, but in the shadow of the gallows, executioner Frantz Schmidt has more immediate concerns.
Torturer, hangman and—most unusually—a meticulous diarist, Frantz wrestles with a family curse that haunts his every step. When a brash new assistant arrives, tensions ignite, and the stage is set for a clash that could tear their brutal world apart.
Inspired by the notorious diary of Frantz Schmidt, Making a Killing plunges into a gritty world of power, betrayal and ambition.
Marcella’s awakening happens in her mid-sixties when a botched eBay order forces her into the loft and prompts the decluttering of a lifetime.
Faced with artefacts that provoke a host of vivid memories, Marcella embarks upon an unpredictable and unexpected journey through her past. Choosing what to hold on to and what to let go of brings her close to a full-blown late-life crisis.
Surrounded by seemingly discarded objects and aspirations, Marcella begins to feel strangely alert and starts to wonder if she is still allowed a dream or two.
Terry's: An American Tragedy Fyfe Dangerfield
It’s Memorial Day weekend in the USA and the sales team at Terry’s Cars & Automobiles is preparing to honour the fallen by slashing prices on some gently used, (mostly) American-made cars!
But things look bleak. Terry’s team needs to shift 66 cars by Monday, or they won’t make their monthly target. If they end up in the red again, there’ll be hell to pay.
The Simpsons meets Kurt Vonnegut meets Broadway musical in this absurd, all-American tragicomedy featuring original live music, acrobatics, and one very special balloon.
Presented by BRILLIG
Fyfe Dangerfield is perhaps best known as the frontman & chief songwriter of cinematic-pop band Guillemots, whose debut 2006 album “Through the Windowpane” was shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize.
Over the past decade or so, he has been cultivating a vast and mysterious body of work, spanning the full spectrum of creative colour, from the ecstatic to the sublime.
This will be an intimate & informal evening in the Everyman Studio with Fyfe playing songs past, present, and future - bring your requests!
Tue 21 Oct
Eve: 7.45pm
£15/£13
Sat 25 Oct
Eve: 7.45pm
Mat: 2pm
£15/£13
Tue 28 – Wed 29 Oct
Eves: 7.45pm
£15/£13
Thu 30 Oct
Eves: 8pm
£19
Irving Studio Theatre
The Haunters
From the company behind the sell-out successes Jekyll and Hyde and The Man Who Left The Titanic.
No one ever stayed in the dark, brooding house for very long. There was something wrong there, very wrong. A brilliant doctor takes up residence only to die violently. What is the terrible secret hidden behind the doors of the house by the river?
When the dead man's brother decides to investigate, he sets in motion a chain of events which will eventually lead him into a vortex of terror. He pursues the truth through the gas-lit, fog-filled streets of Victorian London, until he is eventually forced to confront the horrifying truth...
Fri 31 Oct – Sat 1 Nov
Eves: 7.45pm
£15/£13
Dead On Cue Macbeth Alone
A scintillating new version of one of Shakespeare’s bloodiest plays.
Macbeth Alone is a thrilling and visceral reimagining of Shakespeare’s most haunting tragedy — performed by one man alone.
Chris Garner (Coronation Street, War Horse) portrays every character. every betrayal every daggered vision — summoned in real time through the voice, body, and unravelling soul of one performer.
Stripped of ensemble, staging, and spectacle, what remains is raw: one man, one voice, and the ghosts that will not let him rest.
Suki Tawdry Reads
Weighty poetical subject matter explored in depth by a complete idiot/the perfect person for the job/Suki Tawdry.
Nancy Trotter Landry, of Giffords Circus and Fools Moon fame, tackles the depth and beauty of T.S. Eliot with her inimitable physical idiocy and outlandish facial expressions. A must-see.
'Consummate physical comedian' New York Times
'The hilarious Nancy Trotter Landry' Timeout New York
'Virtuosic clown' Fringe Review
A spooky thriller set in the same dressing room, during the same play, at the same theatre, but 60 years apart. During both time periods, the theatre is hosting a performance of Hamlet where "time is out of joint" and “something is rotten”….
What is the unearthly link between the two productions? How can the same things be happening to different people 60 years apart? What secrets have been buried in the old dressing room under the stage? Why are the actors fascinated by the old dressing room mirror?
Just don't look into it...... you might not like what you see!
Tue 20 – Wed 21 Jan
Eves: 7.45pm
£15/£13
Thu 5 – Sat 7 Feb
Eves: 7.45pm
Mat: Sat 2pm
£15/£13
Thu 12 – Sat 14 Feb
Eve: 7.45pm Mat: Sat 2pm
£15/£13
Irving Studio Theatre
Third Class: A Titanic Story
A one-man theatre show based on the life of Titanic survivor, Edward Dorking.
Edward was gay. Openly gay, and on Wednesday, April 10th, 1912, he set sail for NYC on a ticket bought for him by his parents in the hope his American family could put him 'right'.
Third Class charts
Edward's journey from boarding the Titanic to swimming for 30 minutes towards an already full collapsible lifeboat and how he, upon arriving in New York, would tour the Vaudeville circuit, recreating the stories for a fact-hungry public.
But Edward didn't want fame; he wanted revenge...
Thu 19 Feb
Eve: 7.45pm
£15/£13
Nancy Kerr & James Fagan
Nancy Kerr & James Fagan are one of the most beloved and enduring acts in British folk.
Twice Winners of Best Duo at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, they combine stunning vocals and stellar instrumentation on fiddle, guitar and bouzouki with Nancy's insightful and poetic lyrics.
Over the last 30 years, the couple have brought joy, inspiration and some memorably energetic arrangements to global audiences. From traditional ballads and fiery Northumbrian fiddle tunes, this set will cover the great dynamic and thematic range for which Nancy and James are so admired.
Fri 20 Feb
Eve: 8pm
£20
An Evening of Deception
More mind-blowing magic is in store as the team from An Evening of Deception returns for 2026!
Coming back to the show is one of the founding members, Andi Gladwin, from right here in Gloucestershire, but now a veteran of performing around the world, including TV shows such as Penn & Teller: Fool Us (he did fool them!) and Masters of Illusion. Andi’s bringing his brand-new show back home.
Joining Andi, direct from Los Angeles, is Steve Valentine - a magician whose shows have brought him critical acclaim with his personal, mesmerising and miraculous tricks.
Jazz in the Studio
Emily Masser Quartet
Mon 27 Oct 8pm
Emily's arrangements and vocals embrace the tradition of jazz standards and bebop with coolocity and verve.
Sam Braysher Quartet Mon 19 Jan 8pm
Sam Braysher is a London-based alto saxophonist, who has received widespread critical acclaim.
Alex Hitchcock Quartet
Mon 23 Feb 8pm
Wed 25 – Sat 28 Feb
Eve: 7.45pm
Mat: Sat 2pm
£19/£17.50
Saxophonist Alex Hitchcock is a distinctive improviser and a leading voice on his instrument in the UK.
£20
Seating Plan
Choose your own seat and book online 24 hours a day everymantheatre.org.uk
Savers
Group Savers
Group Discounts are available on selected performances for groups of 10 or more.
Education Savers
Special rates are available for schools and college groups of 10 or more.
For Group and School Bookings call Sally-ann Rhodes on 01242 695574, or email sally-ann.rhodes@ everymantheatre.org.uk
Lap Seats (LS)
Complimentary lap seat tickets available for children under 18 months who will not be occupying their own seat.
Discounts
£3 off price bands 1-2 (on selected performances) for Priority Access Members (£1.50 in Studio Theatre)
£2.00 off price bands 1-3 (on selected performances) for under 16s.
Only one discount or saver is available per ticket and proof of eligibility is required. All discounts and savers are subject to availability.
Please Note: Green seats may have restricted view or restricted legroom.
Information
How to book
The Box Office is open Monday-Saturday for phone bookings 9.30am-6.00pm and in person 9.30am-7.30pm, unless there is no performance, in which case we close at 5.00pm.
We are normally closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays; however when a performance is taking place the Box Office will be open 2 hours beforehand.
Online: everymantheatre.org.uk
By telephone: 01242 572573
Reservations: Reservations will be held for a maximum of 3 working days.
Refunds/Exchanges: We do not refund tickets, (unless the show is cancelled or there is a major change to the production) so please check carefully when booking. We will exchange tickets for another performance of the same production, if available, or, if we have sold out we will offer to resell your tickets; however we offer no guarantee of sale. In both instances 48 hours notice is required and there is a fee of £2.00 per ticket.
Changes: This brochure is correct at time of printing. The Everyman Theatre reserves the right to make alterations to the programme, prices and/or casting.
Late Arrivals: Every effort will be made to admit latecomers as soon as a suitable break occurs, but admission is not guaranteed.
Babies/Toddlers: Theatre visits are not recommended for children under two years, except for shows specifically aimed at children. Children under 12 will not be admitted without a parent or guardian. Booster seats are available in the stalls foyer for younger children.
Parking: The nearest car park is the Regent Arcade multi-storey on Regent St, open from 8.00am-00.30am. Please note: the car park will close to incoming traffic at 8.00pm. Arrive after 5.30pm: £3.00. Arrive before 5.30pm: normal hourly charges apply to your stay. Customers can also pay online for parking before or up to 24 hours after leaving car park at www.cheltenham.gov. uk/parking.
Please note: There is no wheelchair access from the Regent Arcade car park when the Regent Arcade shopping centre is closed.
Outside pantomime season, the suggested coach drop-off and pick-up point is Royal Well Bus Station, but waiting time is limited to 15 minutes.
See www.cheltenham.gov.uk/parking for further details.
Please note: The management reserves the right to ask any ticket holder causing a disturbance to leave the theatre without refund.
Everyman Theatre
Regent Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1HQ
Access Facilities
Parking for blue badge holders in Regent Street.
Level access for wheelchairs into the theatre from Regent Street.
Wheelchair spaces are available in the Stalls (ramped access). One wheelchair space is available in the Irving Studio Theatre.
One free ticket (main house only) for the carer of a person with disabilities who cannot attend events unaccompanied. Proof of eligibility in the form of a DLA or PIP certificate, or a Nimbus Access Card is required when booking tickets.
Accessible toilets on Stalls level.
Guide/assistance dogs welcome.
Large print brochures available on request
We have an Auracast ‘Auri’ Assisted Listening System. Using the device and a pair of headphones or your own compatible device, you can boost the volume of the performance or listen to a performance’s Audio Description (subject to availability). Ask our usher at the kiosk next to the lift on the Stalls (Ground Floor) for your Auri device.
Whenever Possible We Offer;
• Audio described performances and touch tours.
• Captioned performances.
• Sign interpreted performances.
• Relaxed performances. Please see individual performance pages or our website for further information.
Murder At Midnight 23 – 27 Sep
Chuckl. Presents Cheltenham XL Comedy Club feat. Gary Delaney 28 Sep
New Dawn Fades
30 Sep – 1 Oct
The Imperial Classical Ballets
2 – 4 Oct
Friends: The Musical Parody
7 – 11 Oct
Krapp’s Last Tape
8 – 9 Oct
Flight: One Man’s Journey 10 – 11 Oct
Blood Brothers 14 – 18 Oct
Junkies 14 – 15 Oct
The Funny Mummy 16 – 18 Oct
Ardal O’Hanlon: Not Himself 19 Oct
2:22 A Ghost Story 20 – 25 Oct
Making A Killing 21 Oct
Marcella’s Minute to Midnight
25 Oct
Jazz: Emily Masser Quartet 27 Oct
Guys and Dolls
28 Oct – 1 Nov
House p.4
House p.6
House p.6
House p.7
House p.8
Terry’s An American Tragedy 28 – 29 Oct
Fyfe Dangerfield 30 Oct
The Haunters 31 Oct – 1 Nov
Paul Merton & Suki Webster’s Improv Show 2 Nov
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts 4 – 8 Nov
Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities 9 Nov
Studio Theatre p.55
Studio Theatre p.56
House p.11
House p.16
House p.10
Studio Theatre p.54
House p.11
House p.12
House p.14
House p.11 Christmas Carol Goes Wrong 11 – 16 Nov
Stewart Lee vs. The Man-Wulf 17 – 19 Nov
Robin Hood and His Merry Men 28 Nov – 11 Jan
The Little Mermaid 28 Nov – 3 Jan
A Dickens Christmas 4 Dec – 3 Jan
In The Air Tonight 15 Jan
Peter Andre in The Best of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons 16 Jan
Some Guys Have All The Luck 17 Jan
Jazz: Sam Braysher Quartet 19 Jan
House p.18
House p.15
House p.20
Studio Theatre p.19
Studio Theatre p.22
House p.24
House p.24
House p.24
Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt For Moriarty
20 – 24 Jan
Macbeth Alone 20 – 21 Jan
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story 27 – 31 Jan
Death On The Nile 3 – 7 Feb
Suki Tawdry Reads 5 -7 Feb
The Shawshank Redemption
10 – 14 Feb
Dead On Cue
12 – 14 Feb
Uncanny: Fear Of The Dark 16 – 17 Feb
Lost In Music 18 Feb
Madama Butterfly 19 – 20 Feb
Third Class: A Titanic Story 19 Feb
Nancy Kerr & James Fagan 20 Feb
Carmen 21 Feb
The Bodyguard 23 – 28 Feb
Jazz: Alex Hitchcock Quartet 23 Feb
An Evening of Deception 25 – 28 Feb
House p.26
Studio Theatre p.56
House p.28
House p.30
Studio Theatre p.56
House p.33
Theatre p.56
House p.34
House p.34
House p.35
Studio Theatre p.57
Studio Theatre p.57
House p.35
House p.36
Studio Theatre p.57
Midsomer Murders 3 – 7 Mar
House p.36 Thank You For The Music 10 Mar
Single White Female 17 – 21 Mar
House p.41 Jason Manford 22 Mar
ETO: The Gondoliers 24 Mar
ETO: Pagliacci 25 Mar
House p.42
House p.43
House p.43 Taylor Fever 26 Mar
An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret 27 March
One Voice: A Tribute to Barry Manilow 26 Mar
7 – 11 Apr
Battle 14 – 18 Apr
The Constant Wife 20 – 25 Apr
Come Together: The Lennon & McCartney Songbook 7 – 9 May
Birmingham Royal Ballet 14 – 16 May
Mean Girls 19 – 23 May
The Beekeeper of Aleppo 2 – 6 Jun
House p.42
House p.42
House p.42
House p.51
House p.51
House p.52
House p.53
