As we head into the warmer months, we’re thrilled to present a brand-new season bursting with energy, excitement, and entertainment for all. Thank you for being part of our journey so far this year—your support continues to make everything we do possible, and our team have been busy behind the scenes laying a brand-new stage floor, redecorating our Stalls Bar and carrying out essential maintenance ready for your next visit!
We open this season with new play (This Is Not A) Happy Room, starring Sherlock’s Amanda Abbington. This comedy about a family of bickering siblings recently received excellent reviews for its London run and visits Windsor to bring some light comic relief this May. Jenny Seagrove returns in The Anastasia File alongside Simon Shepherd at the end of May, followed by Writers In-Residence Catherine O’Reilly and Tim Churchill’s new play Doubting Thomas, including an all-star cast!
The height of Summer brings one of our most joyful traditions—our annual Community Production. This year, we’re handing over the stage to Grease, the ultimate feel-good musical, brought to life by an incredible cast of local talent, directed and created by a team of industry professionals. Expect high energy, infectious tunes, and all the spirit of Rydell High right here in Windsor!
As we move into the autumn, we welcome the gripping stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption —a powerful story of hope, resilience, and friendship, whilst the thrills are provided by Charles Dickens’ The Signalman, and new horror story The Void, from the producers of 2024’s Shock Horror.
This year, we’re delighted to present Cinderella—a sparkling festive treat for all ages, and with some performances close to selling out already, don’t miss your chance to grab your tickets to the Royal Ball!
With so many exciting productions on the horizon, early booking is highly recommended.
Whether you’re a regular visitor or are just discovering us for the first time, we can’t wait to welcome you to Theatre Royal Windsor.
Anne-Marie Woodley & Jon Woodley
Theatre Director Executive Director Head of BK Venues Bill Kenwright Ltd
WHAT’S ON
3 (THIS IS NOT A) HAPPY ROOM
4 THE ANASTASIA FILES
7 YOUR SUNDAY BEST
8 DOUBTING THOMAS
11 THE SHODDY DETECTIVE
12 SUMMER LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
14 DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY
15 SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL
16 THE LIGHTNING THIEF
18 FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY
20 THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE
21 GREASE
22 THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
23 THE SIGNALMAN
24 THE VOID
24 LOCOMOTIVE FOR MURDER THE IMPROVISED WHODUNNIT
25 SURINDERELLA
26 THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
27 SHERLOCK HOLMES THE HUNT FOR MORIARTY
28 A CHRISTMAS CAROL BALLET
29 PRE-CHRISTMAS PARTY FUN
ONE WEDDING, ONE FUNERAL, ZERO BOUNDARIES
Meet the Hendersons, a happily dysfunctional family, reuniting for their dad’s third (or fourth?) wedding. But nobody expects the death of his bachelorhood to become an actual funeral…It would be a waste of the hotel function room not to repurpose it, right?
Hailed as Saltburn meets Schitt’s Creek, this is West End Playwright Rosie Day’s second play after Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon which premiered at Southwark Playhouse before transferring to the Garrick Theatre. With Day’s signature ‘laugh-a-minute’ humour (WhatsOnStage), her new, searingly sharp dark comedy comes exclusively to Windsor.
Starring writer Rosie Day (Outlander ), Amanda Abbington (Sherlock ), Jonny Weldon (One Day ) and Andrea Valls.
“ONE OF THE GREATEST THEATRICAL SURPRISES OF THE YEAR”
The Spectator “GLEEFULLY DYSFUNCTIONAL” The Times
TUE 13 –SAT 17 MAY
Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2.30pm
Tickets from £23.50
Members 2 for 1 Tue 13 May
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!
SUN 15 JUNE – 7.30PM
ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning ‘Re-Discovery Tour’ celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. Relive the age of Glam Rock and revel in ELO’s unique symphonic rock style, with their famous orchestrations, soaring strings and vocals.
SUN 29 JUNE – 7.30PM
Yesterday Once More transports us to a time when legends ruled the airwaves and The Carpenters soared to stardom with well-crafted tunes and pitch-perfect soulful vocals. Get ready to relive the magic of their legacy with the ultimate homage to the two siblings who changed the musical landscape forever.
SUN 6 JULY 7.30PM
An all-star West End cast delivers a musical powerhouse, spanning Brit Pop to the Free Love era of the ‘60s. This non-stop, 40-song feast features hits like She Loves You, Glad All Over, You’re My World, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Shout, and Ferry Cross The Mersey.
MON 7 JULY – 7.30PM
The ultimate feel-good Irish music tribute show, performed by Irish tribute band The Wild Murphys, with live fiddle and accordion. Covering all your favourite sing-along Irish classics, this is a must see for anyone who loves Irish music, it’s like St. Patricks day every night!
THEATRE TOURS
GO BEHIND THE SCENES AND DISCOVER 240+ YEARS OF THEATRICAL HISTORY IN WINDSOR
The tour takes you through a history of the theatre, taking in views from different parts of our stunning auditorium. Head backstage and follow in the footsteps of the stars and be in with the chance of treading the boards and walking through the set of our current production*.
With centuries of history, hear from our expert tour guides about the ghost that ‘haunts’ the building, the stars who have appeared on our stage, and see up close how theatre is made in the modern day. To book visit
Tours are available at midday on Thursdays and Saturdays only, subject to rehearsal and performance schedules. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and costs £12.50 per person. Tickets are available to book online or by contacting the Box Office. Special group rates available – please email us for further details. Please note, the tour involves stairs as it takes in many different levels of the building and does not have lift facilities available.
*Subject to rehearsal and performance timetables.
ENTERTAINMENT THIS SUMMER
FRI 11 JULY – 7.30PM
Calling all Dancing Queens! Step back to the ‘70s for a dazzling celebration of ABBA’s greatest hits. From Waterloo and Mamma Mia to Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, this high-energy show will have you singing and dancing along.
SAT 12 JULY – 7.30PM
Former Manfred Mann lead singers Paul Jones and Mike d’Abo reunite for a special one-nightonly Maximum Rhythm ‘N’ Blues show! Celebrating 60+ years of legendary hits they’re joined by other longtime Manfreds members, performing classic chart toppers and showcasing a few solo hits.
SUN 27 JULY - 7.30PM
Meet the cast of 80’s Divas and experience a dazzling fusion of nostalgia, empowerment, and extraordinary talent. Get ready to dance, sing, and be captivated by powerhouse vocals, featuring music from Kylie, Madonna, Whitney, Queen, Abba, Rick Astley, Tina Turner, and more, backed by a full live band.
THEATRICAL WORLD PREMIERE BASED ON THE BESTSELLING NOVEL
Step into the world of Pride and Prejudice like never before with a riveting new stage adaptation that combines Jane Austen’s timeless romance with a gripping murder mystery imagined by master storyteller, the ‘Queen of Crime’ P.D. James.
Six years after Elizabeth and Darcy’s happy union, a murder at Pemberley shatters their peace. Lydia arrives with news of a murder, and suspicion has fallen on her husband, George Wickham. As the investigation unfolds dark secrets soon come to light. From the acclaimed writing team behind the hit stage adaptations The Girl on the Train and The Da Vinci Code, this spellbinding production delivers all the romance, intrigue, and drama you love, now wrapped in a suspenseful whodunnit.
EastEnders’ James Bye leads the cast as Fitzwilliam Darcy, which includes Sean Rigby from ITV’s Endeavour. Jamie RoseDuke, Celia Cruwys-Finnigan, Paul Jerricho, Sam Woodhams, David Osmond, Mogali Masuku, Todd Boyce, Lin Blakley complete the cast.
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY DUNCAN ABEL AND RACHEL WAGSTAFF DIRECTED BY JOE HARMSTON
TUE 22 –SAT 26 JUL
Tue - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm Thu 24 Jul 2.30pm
Tickets from £19.50
Members 2 for 1 Tue 22 Jul
MAGIC LIVE ON STAGE
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‘A BOLT OF STAGE MAGIC. A SHOW THAT WHISKS YOU TO ANOTHER DIMENSION’
The Times
When 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined.
With newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want and a whole mythology textbook’s worth of mythical monsters on his tail, Percy must learn what it means to be a hero.
Adapted from the best-selling novel, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the perfect adventure for gods and mortals alike.
songs, original choreography & a quirky spirit’
‘Catchy
‘HUGELY FUN. A heartfelt musical romp’ The Stage
Photographs of 2025 London cast
FOR ONE NIGHT
SUN 14 SEP 7.30PM
Join us for the ultimate celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! With amazing vocals, slick moves, and timeless hits like Can’t Take My Eyes Off You and Sherry, this powerhouse show has earned standing ovations worldwide. With incredible harmonies and recreating their iconic falsetto perfectly, you’ll see why this show receives standing ovations wherever it goes!
SUN 28 SEP 7.30PM
Michael Starring Ben is a thrilling tribute to Michael Jackson, starring Ben Bowman, who perfectly captures the King of Pop’s look, sound, and iconic dance moves. With a live band, dazzling costumes, and hits like Beat It and Billie Jean, this show will have you believing you’re watching the real thing! SUN 12 OCT 2.30PM & 7.30PM
Back for 2025, Reimagined and more electrifying than ever! Experience a dazzling fusion of musical theatre and jaw-dropping circus acts, with stunning vocalists and worldclass performers. This vibrant, family-friendly extravaganza is a mustsee, bursting with colour, energy, and excitement!
WED 27SAT 30 AUG
Wed - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm
Tickets from £18
BILL KENWRIGHT LTD PRESENTS
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY OWEN O’NEILL & DAVE JOHNS
BASED ON THE NOVELLA ‘RITA HAYWORTH AND SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION’ BY STEPHEN KING DIRECTED BY DAVID ESBJORNSON
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.
‘ELECTRIFYINGIT TRULY IS A MUST-SEE SHOW’ THE OBSERVER
WED 3 SEP –
SAT 6 SEP
Wed – Sat 7.30pm
Thu & Sat 2.30pm
Tickets from £19.50
Members 2 for 1
Wed 3 Sep
Photograps
Photographs of previous casts
Rifco Theatre brings you an evening of laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment!
Welcome to The Bolly-woods, where the naach is non-stop, the drama is bigger than your aunties’ and the romance is straight out of a filmi blockbuster! Meet Surinder – sweet, strong, and stuck in a never-ending chore list thanks to her two selfieobsessed, Insta-vlogging stepsisters, Lovely & Bubbly. Her only real support? The one and only Basanti, a cow with more attitude than a desi girl. Meanwhile, Prince Kavi is drowning in shaadi pressure from his royal family. But when he accidentally bumps into Surinder, sparks fly faster than a Bollywood dance sequence!
Enter the fabulous Devi Godmother, arriving in full-on glam mode with magic, makeovers, and masala moves. With a dazzling Bollywood Ball, a mystical slipper, and a lot of bakwas, Surinder’s destiny is about to get a serious glow-up!
TUE 7 –SAT 11 OCT
Tue – Sat 7pm, Thu & Sat Mat 1pm
Tickets from £29.50
Members 2 for 1
Tue 7 Oct
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 Windsor as part of its 2025/26 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 actor-musicians 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, Rave On, Everyday, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!
Book now for the most successful Rock & Roll Musical of all time!
“THE SHOW YOU’LL NEVER FORGET”
DAILY MAIL
TUE 21 –SAT 25 OCT
Tue – Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat Mat 2.30pm
Tickets from £21.50
Members 2 for 1
Tue 21 Oct
PRE-CHRISTMAS PARTY FUN!
JOHN BARROWMAN CAMP AS CHRISTMAS
TUE 11 NOV 2.30PM
“Don’t Dilly Dally” and book your tickets for an afternoon of songs and laughter, as we bring the UK’s best Music Hall acts to Windsor for a unique and entertaining show, accompanied by special guests to be announced. Jump onto your “Bicycle Made for Two” and “Let’s All Go Down The Strand” to the “Old Bull & Bush” for a fun, nostalgic afternoon that will have you singing along.
THU 13 NOV 7.30PM
John Barrowman returns with this brand-new show packed with Christmas cheer, glittering tunes, and plenty of seasonal sparkle! Expect a sleigh-full of your festive favourites and stunning Christmas carols all wrapped up with John’s personal stories, joyful anecdotes, and infectious energy.
FRI 14 NOV 7.30PM
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, bringing the iconic music of Queen to stages across the UK and beyond.
SAT 16 NOV 7.30PM
Experience the magic of Whitney –The Candlelight Concert. A stunning tribute with a world-class live band, iconic hits, and one of the UK’s top Whitney Houston tribute artists, all under a warm candlelit glow. Feel the power, passion, and energy of Whitney’s music like never before.
OUTREACH & CREATIVE LEARNING
Thanks to the phenomenal support of Sir Ian McKellen through funds raised by his visiting solo show in February 2019, there are now more ways than ever before to get involved with the exciting happenings here at the theatre. Our offer of outreach and creative projects is getting bigger, bolder and more diverse!
LAMDA CLASSES
We are thrilled to continue offering LAMDA Drama classes for ages 8 – 18 with our in-house LAMDA teacher. Build your self-confidence and performance skills by working towards qualifications from one of the UK’s oldest and most respected awarding bodies.
WINDSOR WORDS
These workshops bring to life original scripts in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Local playwrights, performers and theatre-enthusiasts are all invited to get involved – you may even see some of the shows spring up on stage here in Windsor and other regional venues. There is no cost to get involved – just bring yourself and an open mind!
HOME-ED DRAMA CLASSES
Our weekly Home Education Drama Classes teach young people (ages 7-13) the foundations of theatre studies. The sessions are focused on building interactive drama skills, encouraging pupils to work together to produce a range of exciting performance projects.
COMMUNITY PRODUCTIONS
Each year, our exceptional community company stage a full-scale musical right here in Windsor. Previous shows include West Side Story, Bugsy Malone, Cats, Oliver, Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr., Legally Blonde Jr., and The Addams Family – A New Musical! Check our website soon for information on our 2025 production.
For further information head to theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk/outreach-and-creative-learning/ Or email outreach@theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
WORK EXPERIENCE
Work experience at Theatre Royal Windsor offers students and graduates the chance to learn about the inner workings of the professional theatre industry. We aim to tailor our experiences to suit the needs of each individual applicant, with placements available in several deparments: Box Office / Backsage / Front of House & Operations / Marketing / Technical, to name just a few. Placements within our industry can be highly competitive, and due to a high volume of applications we cannot take on every work experience request, as much as we would love to be able to.
For more information, visit: theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk/work-with-us
BOOKING INFORMATION
Box Office opening hours
Monday - Saturday 10am – 7.30pm
Sunday Varies according to show times
Access
Theatre Royal Windsor is committed to making our performances accessible to all patrons. If you have access requirements, please get in touch with our friendly Box Office team, who will be able to advise on the most appropriate seats to book for your visit.
Our facilities include accessible entrances, 5 wheelchair spaces + a hearing loop system. Selected productions will have accessible performances, including Audio Described, BSL Interpreted and Relaxed Performances. For further details regarding our facilities and services, and for information on public transport links and car parks, please visit our website or contact the Box Office.
How to find us
Theatre Royal Windsor 32 Thames Street Windsor Berkshire SL4 1PS
Book online
Visit our online Box Office at theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk to choose your seats on our interactive seating plan. E-tickets can be sent to you by email, or physical tickets may be collected from Box Office on arrival/ posted to your address for a fee.
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SILVER MEMBERSHIP
ANNUAL COST £55
• Two tickets for the price of one, or £3 off on most first nights, or two tickets at concession rate Monday to Thursday matinee
GOLD MEMBERSHIP
ANNUAL COST £85
ALL THE SILVER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS PLUS:
• Four tickets for the price of two, or £3 off on most first nights, or four tickets at concession rate Monday to Thursday matinee
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• 10% discount at our Stalls Bar and Coffee Shop
PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP
ANNUAL COST
£160
ALL THE GOLD MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS PLUS:
• Priority booking day • 15% discount at our Coffee Shop
DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP
ANNUAL COST £260
ALL THE PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS PLUS:
• Priority booking line • Free parking
• A programme per member (home shows only)
ROYAL MEMBERSHIP
ANNUAL COST £500
ALL THE DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS PLUS:
• Your name featured as a royal member in our programmes
For details about Corporate Memberships and Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jackie.Bryans@theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
