Welcome
As we head into the colder winter months and all the gladness that it brings for us, I am really delighted to be welcoming you to our Spring 2025 brochure. I hope you will find a feast of shows and opportunities that will tempt you to book up and look forward to in the new year.
Early in 2025 the seasonal winter fun continues with Aladdin, tickets have been flying out of the box office for months now! If you are still looking to add some pantomime magic to your festive celebrations, then look no further as our pantomime is a firm favourite with the whole family.
This season we have some really interesting, poignant, dynamic, fun and in some cases, hair raising live programming such as Black is the Colour of my Voice, Yippee Ki Yay – The Parody Celebration of Die Hard, Hold on to your Butts, The Roller Boys and Hari Budha Magar - No Legs, No Limits, along with some incredible comedians such as Milton Jones, Tom Stade and Justin Moorhouse.
There is also a whole host of musicians waiting to grace our stages from Creedance Clearwater Review, The Animals and Friends, Steve Knightley, Eddi Reader, Dreamcoat Stars and The Phantoms.
The Royal Ballet are bringing us The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Romeo & Juliet and the Royal Opera House the fabulous Turandot, with NT Live presenting The Importance of Being Earnest, all via film screenings. There really is no reason to leave the city to see some really impressive productions.
For our family audiences we have exciting productions such as Dinosaur Adventure Live, Room on the Broom
Thank you
Arts Council England
Theatres Trust
Worcester City Council
Worcestershire County Council
Bransford Trust
Friends of the Swan Theatre
The Kildare Trust
Worcestershire Community Foundation
Albert and Elizabeth Clark Charitable Trust
The Arnold Clark Community Foundation
The Roger and Douglas Turner Trust
The Eleanor Shaw Trust
University of Worcester
Rowlands Trust
Tesco Community Grants
and Michael Morpurgo’s Farm Boy, all brilliant and very different productions to engage, enthral and support our newest audiences in their theatre journeys.
New for the new year we are relaunching the Swan Theatre studio space, bringing you a broad range of drama, comedy and original stories. Our programming team look forward to welcoming you and hearing your thoughts on the shows!
Additionally, our WT Workroom has some fantastic opportunities to expand your creative technique, our adult classes are definitely worth a look with tutors offering a warm welcome to new members, whilst our Swan Youth Theatre has expanded its timetable due to popularity and demand. Sign up for the new term we would love to see you there!
Finally, we are committed to improving the lives of those with whom we work, offering free bursary places for our theatre groups, free community performances and a free monthly Culture Cafe. Any money that you give goes towards supporting Worcester Theatres to do more for our community, please do consider making a donation when you are next booking a ticket or visiting the Swan Theatre or Huntingdon Hall – it makes a huge difference. Thank you and enjoy the next season with us, we look forward to seeing you very soon.
Sarah-Jane Morgan (Chief Executive and Artistic Director) and
all the team at Worcester Theatres.
The Foyle Foundation
The George W Neild Trust
The Eveson Trust
Backstage Trust
D’oly Carte Charitable Trust
Jan Vale
Lynn Denham - Divisional Funds
Edward Cadbury Charitable Trust
The National Lottery Community Fund
The Edward & Dorothy Cadbury Trust
The Hedley Foundation
Worcester Community Foundation & West
Mercia Police Crime Commissioner
– Inclusive Communities Fund
Scops Arts Trust
Corporate Sponsors
Kings School
The Friday Beer Co
Crowngate Shopping Centre
The Worcester BID
Sutcliffe and Co Insurance Brokers
Richards Sandy Partnership
Ambassadors Club Members
Lord Faulkner, Colin and Brenda Kinnear,
Alan Tidy, Keith Stokes-Smith and Phillip Flayter
Thank you to our Board of Trustees and to everyone that continues to support Worcester Theatres.
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For more information and to book, contact outreach@worcestertheatres.co.uk
DRAMA 4 TOTS
Fridays – 9.30am – 10.30am (during term time)
£6 per session – 50% sibling discount
Swan Theatre
We’ll help your child explore their imagination in a fun and relaxing environment, unlocking the world of drama, the voice, building confidence and more! With relaxing storytelling, FREE drinks and biscuits included for the little ones & parents/carers!
BUTOH DANCE CLASSES
Wednesdays – 7pm – 9pm
£7 per session - £60 block booking of 10 sessions
Swan Theatre
Come and learn about the Japanese dance technique, Butoh. A contemporary style sometimes known as the dance of darkness, Butoh delves into memory and poetic images to create choreography. No previous experience required!
ADULT DRAMA CLASSES
Thursdays – 7pm – 9pm (during term time)
£7 per session - £60 block booking of 10 sessions
Swan Theatre
Perfect for experienced actors and beginners who want to embrace their love of all things theatrical. Classes will aim to help you rediscover your creativity and gain more confidence, whether that’s on stage or in everyday life!
GET UP & DANCE!
Thursdays – 11.30am – 12.15am (during term time)
£4.50 per session
Swan Theatre
Looking for fun ways to stay active during the day? Why not try these easy-going classes! Focusing on relaxing movements, this is a supportive environment for all adults. Whether you’re 20 or 80 – it’s never too late to start dancing!
Culture Cafe
Every first Thursday of the month 1pm – 3pm – Swan Theatre Foyer FREE TO ATTEND
Every month we are joined by different local artists showcasing their incredible talent; from music to poetry. Come and enjoy a drink and a slice of cake, and soak up the fantastic atmosphere of Culture Cafe!
Every Friday 10am – 1pm – Swan Theatre Foyer FREE TO ATTEND
Get crafty with a wonderful group of creatives! Whether you knit, sew, felt, collage, draw or scrapbook, bring your supplies and enjoy a warm cup of tea and a cheeky biscuit while you craft to your heart’s content.
LEARN NEW SKILLS!
Body Before Voice with Harlan Rust
Tue 21 January – 6.30pm
£15* | ages 16+
This workshop will explore the process of tapping into our tactile senses, stage presence, movement through space and how to physically embody character. 80% of communication is nonverbal, and during this workshop we will begin the journey to understanding how we can master our physical and emotional body. Harlan Rust Trained at London Contemporary Dance School and has since worked at the Royal Opera House, The Barbican and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival while taking part in a number of national and international tours.
*25% discount for freelance creatives
For more information, contact outreach@worcestertheatres.co.uk
Monologues Masterclass with Liz Felton
Thu 20 March – 6.30pm
£15* | ages 16+
How do we confidently hold the space as a solo performer? Join Liz Felton for one evening masterclass to explore your relationship with the stage, the text and your audience. Enjoy building your toolkit of vocal and physical choices as an actor performing monologue. Liz Felton is a visiting writer and director at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. She also set up The Adult Company at Bristol Old Vic in 2013 and is a very experienced Community Theatre practitioner across Bristol and the Southwest.
Audience As Authors with James Yarker
Tue 8 April – 6.30pm
£15* | ages 16+
In this workshop James will help the group devise a short piece of theatre that emphasises ensemble working and bringing in the audience as creative collaborators. It will be a fun and friendly session with serious intent. James Yarker co-founded Stan’s Cafe in Birmingham in 1991 shortly after graduating from Lancaster University. Since then, he has directed all the company’s major productions, co-wrote the Bloomsbury Methuen book Devising Theatre With Stan’s Cafe and is currently an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham
Wellbeing Sketching
at Historic Huntingdon Hall
Sun 9 March – 10am - 12.30pm | £18 | ages 14+
Want to take a few minutes to unwind? Join us for a sketching workshop designed to help you focus on your wellbeing. This is a chance to have a behind the scenes tour around our historic arts venue, Huntingdon Hall, taking inspiration from the archives. All levels of ability are welcome, and if you’re a complete beginner our skilled local artist Sarah Millin will guide you through the techniques needed. Materials will be provided but please feel free to bring along your own (water based) if you wish.
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The Royal Ballet
The Nutcracker
Sun 12 January - 2pm
ENCORE SCREENING
£16.50, £15.00 (concession), £10 (under 16s)
Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic, combining the thrill of the fairy tale with spectacular dancing.
SWAN THEATRE
PETER ANDRE Starring in The Best of Frankie Valli
Tue 14 January - 7.30pm
Starring Peter Andre -The 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. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a streetlamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history.
SWAN THEATRE
Sleeping With Beauty
Thu 16 January - 5.30pm & 8.30pm
£32 I ages 16+
Featuring the voice of CHRISTOPHER BIGGINS as the Giant, Dick! Dive into the funniest, filthiest, most wickedly fabulous pantomime that’s anything but a fairy tale! A side splitting adults-only twist on the classic Sleeping Beauty where we follow Princess Rose and friends as they compete to bed the Prince and fight against the devilishly horny Maleficent. Strictly 16+! All Under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult
SWAN THEATRE
Yippee Ki Yay – The Parody Celebration of Die Hard
Sat 18 January - 7.30pm | £26
Richard Marsh’s acclaimed rhyming retelling of classic (festive?) film Die Hard is joyfully funny and not to be missed! When gunmen seize an LA skyscraper, offduty policeman John McClane is the hostages’ only hope. This uplifting action romp (and unauthorised parody) celebrates the iconic 80s festive favourite while also telling the personal story of a life-long Die Hard fan. Essential viewing for Hans Gruber connoisseurs and newcomers alike!
HUNTINGDON HALL
Oasiz
Sat 18 January – 7.30pm
£21.50
To celebrate nearly 30 years of the famous KNEBWORTH shows, OASIZ are embarking on a 2025 UK tour and this is your chance to see them in top form. The setlist will pay homage to the most memorable parts of Oasis’ record-breaking shows and will also include all the big hitting career-spanning anthems that you would associate with a greatest hits tour!
HUNTINGDON HALL
Martyn Joseph
Thu 23 January - 7.30pm
£23
Martyn Joseph is a completely unique and mindblowing artist. Take everything you think you know about singer songwriters and rip it up. For one man and a guitar he creates a performance with a huge far-reaching sound that is energetic, compelling, and passionate. Stunning reviews single him out as an unmissable solo performer, so don’t miss him at Huntingdon Hall!
Kays Theatre Group
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23rd January to 2nd February 2025
SWAN THEATRE
Kays Theatre Group presents The Glass Slipper
Thu 23 January - Sun 2 February | £13.50
Join us for this magical story as we discover what happens after happily ever after…. Taking place where the story of Cinderella left off, the story begins at the Wedding party of Ella and Prince Charming. Will Cinderella and her friends be able to stop the Wicked Stepmother and can they find their happily ever after... again?!
HUNTINGDON HALL
Blobbie Williams
Sat 25 January - 7.30pm
£21.50
Blobbie Williams returns to Huntingdon Hall Worcester for the 9th time, bigger and better than ever! As the ultimate parody/tribute to Robbie Williams, Blobbie has earned immense respect and popularity in the entertainment world. Rubbing shoulders with stars across the music industry and television. While there may be many tributes to Robbie Williams, there will only ever be one Blobbie Williams!
HUNTINGDON HALL
Echoes of Jenny Lind
Sat 1 February – 7.30pm
£20, £15 (concession), £5 (children)
Hatpin Productions CIC present “Echoes of Jenny Lind - A Celebration!” Prepare yourself for an enchanting evening filled with spectacular performances featuring the incredible soprano April Fredrick as the captivating Jenny Lind, and the wonderful baritone Thomas Humphreys as the delightful Giovanni Belletti. Musicians from the English Symphony Orchestra will perform alongside a fantastic array of special guests.
HUNTINGDON HALL
Worcester Concert Club presents The Musical and Amicable Society
Sun 26 January - 3pm | £20
Specialising in Baroque & Classical repertoire, the original Musical and Amicable Society was founded in 1762, when local church musicians gathered ‘for practice and recreation’ at Cooke’s Tavern, Birmingham. We retain this ethos of conviviality, presenting bespoke chamber programmes, collaborating with choirs, bringing to life the rich sound worlds of diverse composers.
SWAN THEATRE
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy
Tue 4 February – 12pm | £13.50
Join us for an afternoon of hilarious comedy, where you can relax and have a good laugh at the best comedians in the UK, without needing childcare! There’s buggy parking and baby changing so that you can take some time for yourself and just be entertained. If you need to whip out a bum (the baby’s please!), a boob or a bottle, then please feel free… and our comics won’t mind being heckled by our younger guests!*
*Please note that we have a 15-month age limit for our little laughers, as our comedians will be performing their usual grown-up jokes!
HUNTINGDON HALL
Sean Conway –
Hold Fast
Wed 5 February - 7.30pm
£20.50, £17.50 (concession)
Sean Conway set out to achieve ultra-endurance records for first, longest, fastest AND most. 105 Iron Man competitions in 105 days, the first to swim the length of Britain, the fastest unsupported cycle across Europe and a 4200 mile continuous triathlon later, Sean is one of the most accomplished ultraendurance athletes on the planet! Sean has gone from miserable school portrait photographer, to world record holder!
SWAN THEATRE
Far From the Madding Crowd
Thu 6 February - 7.30pm
£21, £19 (concession)
Far from the Madding Crowd demonstrates live, vibrant theatre at its very best. Thomas Hardy’s masterpiece about love, class and gender roles is set against the rural landscape of Victorian England and is thrillingly brought to life in a new adaptation by the acclaimed Conn Artists Theatre Company, performed by an ensemble cast accompanied by music and songs of the period.
HUNTINGDON HALL
An Evening with Jack the Ripper
Thu 6 February - 7.30pm
£19
Steve Morgan has captivated and enthralled thousands of people on his celebrated ‘Ripper walks’ through the east-end of London. Now he brings the world’s greatest unsolved mystery to the stage and invites you to spend an evening in the company of Jack the Ripper and live to tell the tale.
HUNTINGDON HALL Ward Thomas
Sat 8 February - 7.30pm
£35, £30, £26
Hailed as the UK’s most successful country act, twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas will tour across the country in January and February 2025 with a special show with stripped back versions of songs from across their career. This unique show will take Ward Thomas back to their early days of performing and writing together, seeing the duo perform and share the stories behind the songs that have seen them make such an impact on country music.
SWAN THEATRE Opera Boys - A Night at the Musicals
Sun 9 February – 7.30pm
£25, £24 (concession)
The Opera Boys return with their Sell-Out show packed with power-house vocals and immaculate 4-part harmony. Whether you’re a fan of modern day smash hit musicals like Mamma Mia and Wicked, prefer the classics from Cole Porter and George Gershwin, or adore the definitive masterpieces like Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera, this show has something for everyone and is perfect for musical theatre lovers both young and old. Insert your Insert your advert advert HERE HERE
HUNTINGDON HALL Comedy Club
Fri 14 February – 7.30pm
£16 | Ages 18+
What better way to spend valentines day than in the company of these comedy lovelies! This months’ club features Samantha Day, Matt Stellingwerf, Danny Deegan and headlined by one of our all-time favourites, Sully O’Sullivan!
Please note lineup is subject to change!
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Quadrophenia Night
Sat 15 February - 7.30pm
£18
Get ready for a night filled with music, fashion, dance, and a sense of belonging. Don’t miss out on this epic night celebrating the timeless Mod era, come and be The ACE FACE! A great night out for anyone who loves the sounds/vibes/visuals of this 60’s themed British mod subculture era - all welcome mods, rockers and music lovers! Live music from THE ATLANTIC’S (playing the movie hits) + DJ DREW STANSALL (THE SPECIALS) spinning Mod, Ska, Soul 2tone.
SWAN THEATRE
Country Superstars
Sat 15 February - 7.30pm
£28, £26 (concession)
Endorsed by Dolly Parton Live on BBC’s The One Show stating “I wish them the best and appreciate them doing Dolly and Kenny so well for so long.”
The Worlds biggest Country Music Tribute Touring Show is coming with an award winning cast! As seen in London’s West End Leicester Square Theatre, Grand Ole Opry and Nashville’s Broadway.
HUNTINGDON HALL
The Irish House Party
Sun 16 February - 7.30pm
£23
An Irish music show that has come out of Ireland without the clichés that usually follow! There are no flat caps or twee costumes here. Instead, you get incredibly talented musicians and dancers who simply want to bring you the sound and fun of Ireland. The show features All Ireland champion musicians and dancers who combine a unique blend of light hearted audience interaction with fascinating stories about the music and the instruments they play.
SWAN THEATRE
Moulin Rouge with Wine
Sun 16 February - 4pm | £28 | ages 18+
Join us for a unique screening of Baz Luhrmann’s musical classic Moulin Rouge! alongside a fun and interactive tutored tasting of five fantastic themed wines, with your host Tony Elvin of The Wine Events Company. This very special event features a unique screening of the 2001 hit movie, paired with five themed wines, served at appropriate moments. Over 18’s only. Alcohol free options available but must be ordered in advance by contacting the venue or content provider.
SWAN THEATRE Woman Like Me - Little Mix Tribute
Tue 18 February - 7pm
£20
The best-selling pop concert experience Woman Like Me: The Little Mix Show, returns on its UK Tour. This show brings back-to-back chart-topping hits, incredible voices, and the electrifying energy of Little Mix to life on stage, captivating fans old and new in an unmissable celebration of their phenomenal music career.
HUNTINGDON HALL
The Guilty Men
Thu 20 February - 7.30pm
£20.50
The days of the Supergroup may be long past… but The Guilty Men would surely qualify for that description! The band is made up of five of the finest musicians from the Northwest of England. Between them, they have played over 10,000 gigs on planet Earth, recorded thousands of songs and made countless radio and TV appearances. To say they’re experienced would be an understatement!
SWAN THEATRE
Dinosaur Adventure Live
Thu 20 February - 2pm
£21 (priority seating), £18
Are you ready for a brand new adventure with DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE? When a satellite tasked with controlling the island’s weather systems malfunctions, chaos erupts. The island’s tropical climate spirals leading to one big JURASSIC STORM If not stopped, it will erase the island… forever! Bring the family on a T-REX-IFFIC journey with our BRAND NEW dinosaurs! Are you brave enough to face the Jurassic Storm?!
SWAN THEATRE
The Story of Guitar Heroes
Fri 21 February - 7.30pm
£28.50
Prepare to be blown away by the most amazing Guitar riffs of the last 50 years. Highly acclaimed for its world-class musicianship and use of over 35 authentic guitars, the UK’s leading guitar anthems concert features iconic hits from Jimmy Page, Hank Marvin, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Slash and many more.
HUNTINGDON HALL
The Animals and Friends
Sat 22 February – 7.30pm | £33
John Steel and his Band of Animals have continued to tour the World for the last 30 years with amazing success. The Animals & Friends remain a seminal rhythm & blues band who still command great respect internationally, playing songs from The Animals’ catalogue such as ‘We Gotta Get Out Of This Place’, ‘Boom Boom’, ‘Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood’, ‘Baby, Let Me Take You Home’, ‘I Put A Spell On You’ and the bands’ multi-million selling anthem and Number One hit across the world - ‘House of The Rising Sun’.
SWAN THEATRE
Hold On to Your Butts
Sat 22 February – 3pm, 7.30pm | £22.50
65 million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the Earth… 30 years ago, a movie about dinosaurs ruled the box office… Now Recent Cutbacks invite you to HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS! After selling out in New York and at the Edinburgh Festival, this wildly inventive tourde-force of comedy, Foley sound and physical theatre is coming to the Swan Theatre! Don’t walk, RUN to get your tickets!
HUNTINGDON HALL
Worcester Concert Club presents The Gould Piano Trio
Sun 23 February - 3pm
£20
The Gould Piano Trio has been compared in the Washington Post to the great Beaux Arts Trio for their ‘musical fire’ and ‘dedication to the genre’ and at the forefront of the international chamber music scene for over a quarter of a century. They have performed worldwide and numerous appearances at Wigmore Hall.
SWAN THEATRE
Lionel - The Music of Lionel Richie
Sun 23 February - 7.30pm
£26.50
Following his appearances with Lionel Richie himself on ITV’s ‘Sunday Night at The Palladium’ and the ‘Graham Norton Show’ for the BBC, Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse and breathtaking performance in this high-octane show celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and the Commodores. This award winning five-star production also features a stellar line-up of world class musicians including musical director, Jonny Miller from Talon.
SWAN THEATRE
An Evening with Bradley Wiggins
Tue 25 February - 7.30pm
£103 (Meet & Greet), £53 (VIP), £35
Join the Tour de France and Olympic winning Medallist, Sir Bradley Marc Wiggins, as he discusses his fantastic career! He is the only rider to have won both World and Olympic championships on both the track and the road, as well as winning the Tour de France. He won a gold medal at four successive Olympic Games and held the record as Britain’s most decorated Olympian with 8 medals.
SWAN THEATRE
National Theatre Live present
The Importance of Being Earnest
Mon 24 February - 7pm
£16.50, £15 (concession), £10 (under 16s)
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies. Olivier Awardwinner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
SWAN THEATRE
Twist and Shout
Wed 26 February - 7.30pm
£27
An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late Sixties. Music lovers are invited to return to a time when skirts got shorter and hair got longer as an incredible cast revive the hits of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Dusty Springfield, and many more.
ENCORE SCREENING
SWAN THEATRE
The Royal Ballet Swan Lake
Thu 27 February - 7.15pm
£16.50, £15 (concession), £10 (under 16s)
Classical ballet’s most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness. Bringing together Tchaikovsky’s sensational score with the incredible imagination of choreographer Liam Scarlett and designer John Macfarlane, Swan Lake on the big screen will be an exceptional way to experience this ultimate ballet classic.
HUNTINGDON HALL
The Everly Brothers by Candlelight
Thu 27 February – 7.30pm
£28
Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring tunes of the iconic Everly Brothers in this unique acoustic theatre show, brought to life by Gerry Slattery and Lars Pluto, renowned performers from the internationally touring shows Sun Records: The Concert and Walk Right Back. An enchanting opportunity to be part of a musical journey where timeless harmonies meet the warm, flickering glow of candlelight.
Jazz Sabbath
Fri 28 February - 7.30pm
£25
Helmed by pianist Adam Wakeman (Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne), this trio transcends the boundaries between jazz and Black Sabbath. Echoing already present jazz riffs and discovering new ones. With rave reviews from the rock media, the jazz media and Black Sabbath themselves, this jazz trio is a unique live experience.
SWAN THEATRE
The Elvis Years
Fri 28 February - 7.30pm
£31
Direct from The West End, with over two decades of jaw-dropping performances, The Elvis Years is the ultimate celebration of The King, featuring over 50 classic hits including ‘That’s Alright Mama’, ‘Suspicious Minds’, ‘It’s Now or Never’, ‘Heartbreak Hotel’, ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, ‘Hound Dog’, ‘Love Me Tender’, ‘If I Can Dream’ and many more.
HUNTINGDON HALL
SWAN THEATRE
The Mersey Beatles
Sat 1 March - 7.30pm
£29
Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four. The Mersey Beatles have been rocking soldout shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celebration of John, Paul, George and Ringo. So, roll up, roll up for this very special ‘Magical History Tour’ – a splendid time is guaranteed for all!
HUNTINGDON HALL
Steve Knightley
Wed 5 March – 7.30pm
£25
Renowned Westcountry songwriter Steve Knightley, former Show of Hands frontman, announces a ground-breaking nationwide solo tour—the first since the iconic band disbanded. Focused on promoting his latest album, ‘The Winter Yards,’ this tour signifies a profound shift in Knightley’s musical journey. With a reputation for haunting narrative songs and captivating storytelling, Knightley’s solo career is a powerful and evocative continuation of his influential legacy in Acoustic music.
HENRY SANDON HALL
Central England Camerata present Andrew Downes in Worcester
Sun 2 March - 5pm
£15
Acclaimed violinist Rupert Marshall Luck joins Central England Camerata under the baton of Anthony Bradbury in a second performance of Andrew Downes’ Concerto for Violin and Small Orchestra which was originally recorded at Huntingdon Hall at the end of the pandemic. The programme also features a contrasting programme of favourites for chamber orchestra.
Tue 4 – Thu 6 March – 7.30pm | £10, £5 (under 25s)
When Mia’s dad suffers a traumatic brain injury and struggles to leave the house, she makes it her mission to find the cure for his symptoms. Delving deeper and deeper into the world of neuroscience, Mia is desperate to make him better, but first she must contend with her own brain. The Young Rep Company are incredibly excited to bring this play to life at the Swan Theatre as part of NT Connections!
HUNTINGDON HALL
Tom Stade - Risky Business
Thu 6 March - 7.30pm
£23.50 I ages 16+
It’s risky business navigating the tightrope of today’s times but Tom’s approaching it with his usual gusto. Join this independent spirit and irrepressible force of nature as he airdrops his unflinching comedy into an ever-changing minefield. Without risk there is no reward.
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Psychic Sally
Fri 7 March - 7.30pm
£28.50
The nation’s favourite psychic is back on tour! Sally has been wowing audiences young and old around the world for over 12 years. Her show will have you on the edge of your seat, as she continues to bring mediumship into the 21st century. With Sally’s love, laughter and warmth, this show is a unique evening not to be missed. The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.
The Young Rep Company presents
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Milton Jones - Ha!Milton
Fri 7 March - 7.30pm
£35.50
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it. He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes…and there’s a bit about tomatoes. A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.
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A Foreigners Journey
Sat 8 March - 7.30pm
£20
Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and Classic Rock genres. Sadly for those in the UK, their shows over here have been few and far between, and most fans of their music have not experienced it played live. Thankfully, the next best thing is here, the award-winning band A FOREIGNERS JOURNEY. It is guaranteed to be an evening to remember and real treat for all those who love quality, commercial rock, performed with passion.
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Nick Stapleton’s - How To Beat The Scammers
Sat 8 March - 7.30pm
£28
Nick Stapleton is an expert investigative journalist and in this unique evening, audiences can expect a revealing exploration of the murky world of scams and fraud, as Nick shares some essential strategies to make sure your money stays where it should, in your pocket. This show isn’t just about awareness, it’s about action. It’s about protecting yourself and your family. Don’t Miss Out. Together, we can stop the scammers.
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Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash
Sun 9 March - 7.30pm
£24
Martin Turner and his band return to the concert stages during 2025 to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the formation of the original Wishbone Ash. The ”Blowin’ Free” tour will feature music from the careerdefining eras of Wishbone Ash, with a show consisting of classic tracks and stage favourites, as well as much loved deeper album cuts, making it a show no true Wishbone Ash aficionado will want to miss.
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The
Boy on the Roof
Sun 9 March - 7.30pm
£21, £19 (concession), £10 (unwaged)
Award-winning Vamos Theatre, in a co-commission with London International Mime Festival and a coproduction with New Wolsey Theatre, presents Boy on the Roof. This is the story of a cross-generational friendship between teenager Liam and his 91-year-old neighbour, Albert. Performed without words, it has been created through Community Conversations across the UK, gathering people’s experiences of ADHD, loneliness, aging, connection and community.
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Tall Stories presents Room on the Broom
Tue 11 - Wed 12 March
£16, £14 (child), £10 (school price), £52 (family ticket) Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom! Jump on board with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers. Will there be room on the broom for everyone? Find out in the magical Olivier Awardnominated show for everyone aged 3 and up.
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Jack and His Giant Stalk - Adult Panto
Thu 13 March - 7.30pm | £23 I ages 18+
Market Theatre’s Adult Panto Company are back on tour and out to corrupt another classic fairy tale beyond recognition with their unique style of Adult Panto. Can the fearless company of just 3 actors hold it all together and pull off their very own adult version of Jack and the Beanstalk using a minimum of set props and costume? Get ready for an evening of slick, fast-moving, farcical fun and bawdy sexual innuendo for adults only.
The very best of American music from some of its most iconic artists
THE CLASSIC ROCK
FEATURING THE SONGS OF
• DON HENLEY • THE EAGLES • THE BYRDS • AMERICA
• THE BAND • TOM PETTY • BOB SEGER • DOOBIE BrOS
HUNTINGDON HALL American Highway Classic Rock Show
• BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN • STEVE MILLER BAND • NEIL YOUNG AND MANY MORE
• BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN • STEVE MILLER BAND • NEIL YOUNG AND MANY MORE
Thu 14 March – 7.30pm | £24, £22 (concession)
All your favourite US artists, all night long. Travel along our musical highway, stopping along the way to check out The Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Neil Young, Boz Scaggs, Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley and many more. With the AMERICAN HIGHWAY Tribute show you can experience all this amazing live music packed into one evening. The American Highway brings to life the iconic and classic 70’s (with a bit of 60’s and a touch of the 80’s) West Coast style music.
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St Richard’s Hospice presents ABBA Sensation
Fri 14 March - 7.30pm | £31
‘Take A Chance’ and join us for an evening of ABBA, courtesy of the Sensation ABBA Tribute Band. Enjoy a carefully crafted, all-encompassing live show that captures ABBA at their best, including hits like Mamma Mia, Waterloo, Voulez-Vous, and many more. Don’t forget to dig out your fancy dress too – we will have some great prizes for the best-dressed individuals and groups!
All funds raised supporting the care provided by St Richard’s Hospice across Worcestershire.
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Soft Machine
Sat 15 March – 7.30pm | £24
One of the greatest avant/jazz rock bands of all time with a history going back to the 60’s Canterbury scene. Still showing a spirit of musical adventure moving seamlessly from progressive jazz/fusion to psychedelia and improvised rock. Still featuring famed soloists John Etheridge and Theo Travis, Soft Machine have recently returned from a major concert hall tour of North America and are one of the headlining acts of the London Jazz Festival in November 2025.
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Emma Kenny’s Riveting Killer Cults
Sat 15 March - 7.30pm | £30 | 16+
Step into the dark and twisted realm of cults with renowned psychology expert Emma Kenny in her thrilling new show, Killer Cults. Prepare to be captivated as she unravels the enigma of ordinary individuals who forsake everything they know to join these mesmerizing groups. Join Emma on this gripping journey—a must-see for avid true crime fans seeking an exhilarating exploration of the darkest human psychology.
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Northern Soul Live
- Do I Love You
Sun 16 March - 7.30pm
£26
Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation. The show includes an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits.
Best Prices
Largest Screen
Surround Sound
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Black is the Colour of My Voice
Wed 19 March – 7.30pm
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Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman
Wed 19 March - 7.30pm | £21
Duos come and duos go, and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and captivating. Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman’s partnership has proved personal, permanent and pivotal. From their roots in 90’s folk supergroup ‘Equation’ through to becoming a revered duo in the folk music scene. This multi award-winning folk music couple continue to exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of acoustic music.
£27
Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live, Apphia Campbell’s stunning play recently won the Best Theatre Award at Adelaide Fringe 2024. Acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for over 10 years.
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‘Moving portrayal of determination and survival.’ Times
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The Royal Ballet Romeo and Juliet
Thu 20 March - 7.15pm
£16.50, £15 (concession), £10 (under 16s)
The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire.
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The ELO Show
Fri 21 March – 7.30pm
£31.50
Internationally acclaimed musician Brian Cummins brings this stunning show celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and E.L.O. with a band of amazing musicians. Expect songs like, ‘Evil Woman’, ‘Don’t bring me down’, ‘Sweet Talkin Woman’, and of course the legendary ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ plus many more with a surprise or two. Don’t miss out on this fantastic night of nostalgia and classic tunes.
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Cara Dillon
Fri 21 March - 7.30pm
£29
Following the official release of the album and the publication of her book of the same name in March 2024, Cara will be bringing her acclaimed “Coming Home” show to life once again. Born from a collection of personal poems and the remarkable album and book that followed, this acclaimed live production sees Cara skilfully interweave this emotive new material with a carefully curated selection of her beloved classics.
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Creedence Clearwater Review
Sat 22 March - 7.30pm
£23
The UK’s #1 Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Show bring you “The Green River Tour” celebrating Creedence Clearwater Revival’s first #1 Album “Green River” and their #1 hit single “Bad Moon Rising”. Review will take you on a two hour nostalgia trip back to 1969, the heady days of Woodstock and one of the most important musical periods in history with all the greatest hits including Proud Mary, Have You Ever Seen The Rain, Fortunate Son and many more.
SWAN THEATRE Mothers of The Brides
Sat 22 March - 7.30pm
£33
You are cordially invited to meet the Mothers of the Brides - three besties who are up to their necks in nuptials, directing their daughters up the bridal path to wedded bliss. Weddings can be wacky, weird or worthy, but they’re all wonderfully unique and the mothers of the brides know all about it. From dream dresses to nightmare guests. These gals have scaled the peaks and rugby-tackled the perils of wedding planning.
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The Mayors Charity Gala
Performance
Sun 23 March – 12pm | £2o
Enjoy an afternoon of Inspiring songs, Spectacular Dance and Laugh-out-Comedy! Featuring: Charlie Green, Harlequin Stage School, Lollipop Youth Theatre, Worcester Operatic Society, Kays Theatre Group, Worcester Gilbert O’Sullivan, Two In One Club, Worcester Musical Theatre Company, Perdiswell Inclusion Club and Cath Skyrme. Supporting Perdiswell Young People’s Leisure Club.
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Jim Davidson - The Next Chapter
Sat 29 March - 7.30pm | £30.50 | 18+
Jim invites you to join him for another evening of riproaring, grown-up comedy. In the ever-evolving book of British comedy, Jim Davidson OBE remains a bestseller, writing new chapters of hilarity that captivate capacity audiences year after year. Join Jim Davidson in this gripping tale where freedom of speech is the hero, and laughter triumphs over division. The battle for our comedic heritage is far from its final chapter!
Justin Moorhouse - The Greatest Performance of My Life
Sat 29 March - 7.30pm
£17.50, £6 (unwaged) | ages 14+
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Justin returns with “The Greatest Performance of My Life”. The story covers subjects ranging from pantomimes to dreams, how to behave in hospitals, small talk, realising his Mum is a northern version of Columbo, and how being a smart-mouthed kid saved him from a life of continually being beaten up. It’s funny and interesting, and perhaps there’s a little bit that warms the soul, too.
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Worcester Concert Club presents The Fitzwilliam String Quartet
Sun 30 March - 3pm
£20
We welcome back The Fitzwilliam String Quartet, resident at Clare College Cambridge, who will include music by two of their favourite composers - the 5th quartet by Liz Dilnot Johnson, inspired by the landscape of the Malvern Hills where she lives, and Schubert’s last quartet. This work with the Quartettsatz, was released on CD 2023.
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Flowers and Friendship Bracelets
Sun 30 March - 2pm, 6pm
£20.50
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Come and join us for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment. ‘Shake it Off’ to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to ‘Flowers’ with Miley Cyrus; ‘Vampires’ with Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso’ and more!
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Farm Boy
Mon 31 March – Tue 1 April
£15 | Ages 8+
Adapted & directed by Daniel Buckroyd. It sometimes felt as though time had stood still down on the farm -the old Fordson tractor quietly rusting away at the back of the barn, Grandpa tending his chickens -that is, until the summer his grandson came to stay, and the old man started sharing stories. Michael Morpurgo’s compelling sequel to ‘War Horse’ takes to the stage in this delightful, family-friendly show combining drama, storytelling, and original music.
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Dreamcoat Stars
Thu 3 April – 7.30pm
£30
Stars of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT sing the biggest musical hits of a generation. Dreamcoat Stars is back! Experience the UK’s biggest and best night of musical smash-hits in this star-studded concert with everyone’s favourite musical hits, Les Misérables, We Will Rock You, Hairspray, and more. Grab your coat of many colours and join us on your Dreamcoat journey where Any Dream Will Do.
The Gary Moore Blues Experience
Sat 5 April – 7.30pm | £18
Featuring tasteful phrasing as well as incendiary guitar fretwork in tribute to Gary’s inimitable style and technical range, the band reproduces the authentic essence of the blues and the power of the blues rock. Also included and accurately rendered are the many famous and unparalleled ballads such as Empty Rooms, Midnight Blues, Parisienne Walkways, Still Got the Blues for You, Story of the Blues, Still in Love with You
The Royal Opera Turandot
Sun 6 April - 2pm
£16.50, £15 (concession), £10 (under 16s)
The beautiful but icy Princess Turandot will only marry a man who can correctly answer three riddles. Those who fail are brutally beheaded. But when an unknown prince arrives, the balance of power in Turandot’s court is forever shaken, as the mysterious stranger does what no other has been able to.
Sung in Italian with English subtitles
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The Roller Boys
Sat 5 April - 7pm
£24
Experience the electrifying fusion of music, skating, and extreme stunts with The Roller Boys. Feel inspired by the infectious energy as sparks fly off their wheels with the all singing, all dancing, roller skating phenomenon guaranteed to make you want to jump out of your seats and up on your feet!
As seen on Britain’s Got Talent and starring former cast members from the smash hit show, Starlight Express.
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The Phantoms starring Lee Mead
Wed 9 April - 7.30pm
£36, £34 (concession)
Featuring West End and TV star Lee Mead, the sensational cast take you on a journey through the best of the West End, Broadway, and beyond from modern day smash hits to unbeatable classics. With beautiful vocal arrangements, spectacular close part harmony as well as stand out solo performances you certainly won’t want to miss the music of THIS night!
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Feast of Fiddles
Thu 10 April - 7.30pm
£30
Feast of Fiddles is a band of friends that puts on a show of huge dynamic range performed with passion, joy and a liberal dose of fun. This year fiddlers bring a large range of fiddle playing styles to the rock back-line. This is a live music entertainment like no other on the circuit which is guaranteed to be enjoyed by even the most doubting of friends dragged along!
NT Connections Festival 2025
Thu 10 – Sun 13 April
£10 (per show) , £5 (under 25s - per show), £15 (Festival pass – per day)
Connections is the National Theatres’ annual youth theatre festival, where companies & schools from across the UK perform 1 of 10 new plays. Worcester Theatres is thrilled to be hosting the Connections Festival again, and we can’t wait to welcome young people from all over the Midlands to perform at our venues. Join us for 4 days of exciting new work performed by the theatre makers of the future!
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Eddi Reader
Sat 12 April - 7.30pm
£33
Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi Reader extinguishes the preordained boundaries of genre, bringing joyous life to all forms of song. Her rare blend of meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism combine with an astute and pragmatic nature to make her a unique and powerful figure in contemporary British music.
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The Amazing Bubbleman
Tue 15 April - 2pm
£16, £14 (concession)
Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.
“Greatest bubble show on Earth.” - SFGate.com
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Exciting Science
Wed 16 April - 2pm
£16
WARNING….WARNING…..EXTREME FUN ALERT! We put the “Exciting” back into “Science”. (See what we did there!) With Fun & Fact filled experiments, watch in amazement as we recreate a volcanic eruption; turn a vacuum cleaner into a missile launcher or take aim at you with our smoke blaster! So, stand clear and prepare for action, as this show is full of wiz, bang, pop …. And splurt. Exciting Science – Prepare to be amazed!
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Genesis Connected
Fri 18 April - 7.30pm
£28
Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected, this show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers. Hits spanning from the late 70s onwards including; Turn It On Again, Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, Over My Shoulder, Against All Odds, That’s All, Solsbury Hill, You Can’t Hurry Love, The Living Years and many more.
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Hari Budha Magar - No Legs, No Limits
Wed 23 April - 7.30pm
£20.50, £17.50 (concession)
From injured veteran to the world’s first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest; Hari shares his inspiring journey from being born in a cowshed, to standing atop the world’s largest peak in May 2023. Pushing physical, psychological and perceptual boundaries of human ability and spirit, his story is one of resilience and innovation, proving that having a disability is not life limiting.
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The Smartest Giant in Town
Wed 23 - Thu 24 April
£16.50, £14.50 (child)
A Little Angel Theatre and Fierylight co-production
Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, this heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure, following on from Little Angel Theatre’s bestselling adaptations of Julia Donaldson’s picture books including The Singing Mermaid and The Everywhere Bear.
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Rhinestone Cowboy:
The Glen Campbell Story
Sat 26 April – 7.30pm | £28
From his humble beginnings to his meteoric rise to fame, and the tumultuous rollercoaster ride in
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Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf
Sat 26 April - 7.30pm | £26, £24 (concession)
Following a SOLD OUT tour in 2024, this showstopping concert features the incredible vocals
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Worcester Operatic Dramatic Society present Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Tue 29 April – Sat 3 May | £20 (Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat Matinee), £22 (Fri & Sat)
WODS are thrilled to be presenting the Worcester premiere of the musical ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’. Based on the popular 1988 MGM film that starred Steve Martin and Michael Cane, the show takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Sophisticated, suave with a good dash of mischief, this hysterical musical comedy features a delightfully jazzy score by David Yazbek (‘The Full Monty’) and was nominated for a staggering eleven Tony Awards.
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2025 OPEN EVENTS
SENIOR & SIXTH FORM
MONDAY 20TH - FRIDAY 24TH JANUARY
HAWFORD PREP
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ST ALBAN’S PREP FRIDAY 7TH FEBRUARY
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Worcester Theatres are proud to present a new and exciting programme for the Swan Studio. Highlighting new and exciting pieces from across the UK, with an incredible range of diverse shows that include drama, comedy, heartwarming and inspirational stories. Try something new at the Swan Studio and come away feeling transformed by these remarkable shows.
Grotto Sat 1 February –
7.45pm
£14 | ages 16+
A legendary figure has signed into the GROTTO for out-ofseason rehab. Is he the real thing, or another otherwise unemployed actor between Santa gigs? Zeitgeist-splitting character stand-up by Terry Victor – a jolly, white-bearded, fat man who has danced on the dark side of the GROTTO. Now it’s time to turn Xmas upside down. GROTTO is a fierce, critically acclaimed comic celebration of diversity. Prepare yourselves for ‘more burley than burlesque’ drag, Xmassy rapping and stockings full of super-salacious namedrops ’n’ Santa secrets, satirical thrusts and… subtext.
Confessions of Sweeney Todd
Fri 7 February –
7.45pm
£15, £12 (concession)
An original one-man performance featuring an audience with the infamous Demon Barber of Fleet Street himself, Sweeney Todd! The classic penny dreadful tale is performed with gusto and swagger by Jonathan Goodwin in a show directed by Gary Archer.
Mister Shakespeare
Thu 13 February –
7.45pm
£15
Direct from an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival this powerful new play comes to the Swan Studio! In this new play by Michael Barry, brought to you by the team who created ‘The Eva Cassidy Story’, we explore Shakespeare The Man, The Father, The Actor, and the entrepreneur a very human Bard: ambitious, troubled, trying to make sense from the chaos around him: creating in confinement.
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“What a remarkable and fluid performance full of depth and charisma! A must see for fans of the Bard and newcomers to his work.”
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Paul & Laura
Fluff
DAVID TRISTRAM
Don’t give a sh*t
Fri 28 February –
(sorry)
Sat 22 February –
7.45pm
£15, £13 (concession)
Who’s sick of being nice and kind getting you nowhere? Awardwinning duo Paul and Laura return with a hilariously irreverent show about shedding people-pleasing and embracing your edgy, sexy, cool side. In this playful, autobiographical romp, they invite the chaos and joy of not caring what others think. Expect extreme inyour-face nonchalance, cool music... and some structured learning. GOT A PROBLEM WITH THAT? (sorry).
7.45pm
£12
This darkly comedic play explores memories and the choices we make in life. Winner of the Best Theatre Production at the Buxton Fringe 2024, alongside awards for Best Performance and Best New Piece at the Birmingham Fringe 2023. The non-linear plot line allows the audience to feel, first hand, the devastating affects of dementia, through joining Fluff in her journey to uncover her life’s memories.
YOGA & SEX… for Women
(over 40)
Sat 8 March –
7.45pm
£15, £13 (concession)
Being a woman! Being over 40! Sex! Kath (Kathryn Haywood) has found the solution to all of these problems. YOGA! Using three vintage Australian selfhelp books featuring practical exercises to help you “stay slim for your husband,” “destroy your wrinkles” and “improve your mediocre sex life”. You don’t have to be a woman, you don’t have to be over 40 and you don’t even have to be sexual. Join Kath as she delves into the Kama Sutra, finds out what ‘the four different types of women’ smell like and almost does some yoga.
Swan Theatre Amateur Company presents
Last
Tango in Little Grimley and The Fat Lady Sings in Little Grimley
by David Tristram
Wed 12 – Sat 15 March
£14
This funny double bill follows the exploits of the Little Grimley Amateur Dramatics Society. The last four members need to revitalise the group. As ‘sex sells tickets’ the group decide to put on their own erotic show and then compete with the arrival of a new amdram group. Will they survive?
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At War With Myself
Sat 22 March –
7.45pm
£15
In this unique solo comedy-drama, inspired by his own life, Jon Hague, veteran of multiple deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland, lifts the curtain on the unexpected consequences, when a sober thespian marches unscripted to war. ‘Why go where you’re not wanted?’ so asks a gay theatre maker, who puts down the bottle to pick up a gun, recklessly joining the British Army whilst the LGBT+ ban was still callously enforced.
Past Tents
Sat 29 March –
7.45pm
£15
The Award-Winning and critically acclaimed comedy Past Tents is a rip-roaringly funny, cathartic exploration of mental health, grief… and tents. When Alan’s car crashes in the middle of nowhere, he hopes his bad day can’t get any worse – but it does. After trudging through muddy countryside, he comes across a campsite, run by the eccentric Virgil. With no other options and no phone signal, he has no choice but to stay. Unfortunately for Alan, there’s only one plot left, situated in between a sheep-poo bin and the rather annoying Justin. The campsite tension escalates as they start to reveal their true selves, with hilarious and unfortunate consequences.
Improv Wolves
Sat 5 April –
7.45pm
£14, £12 (concession)
Improv Wolves is a short form comedy improvisation group featuring some of the best improvisers in the Midlands. They create completely new comedy sketches on the spot, based entirely on audience suggestions. Every show is different!
Chopped Liver & Unions
Sat 26 April –
7.45pm
£15
“The world is changed by the women you push too far”
It’s 1956. The global political climate is uncertain. In the UK Sara Wesker is writing a letter. Back in the day Sara led the “singing strikers of 1928” to win better working conditions for female garment workers in the East End. Later she fought at the Battle of Cable Street, inspired one of our most famous playwrights and had a scandalous, high profile love affair. But did her love of the cause cost her the love of her life? And was it worth it? This 5-star reviewed, OffFest nominated play, which features some of the songs sung on Sara’s picket lines has sold out in New York, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and in theatres across the UK.
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