Join Dick Whittington on a whirlwind adventure to London where the streets are (supposedly) paved with gold! With a sneaky villain, a show-stopping cat, toe-tapping songs and laugh-out-loud chaos, this festive panto is packed with sparkle, surprises, and family fun for 2026! It'll be the purr-fect Christmas treat! Book now to grab the best seats - with the grand unveiling of our newly refurbished auditorium!

Back by popular demand! Leave the kids at home and round up your gang for a night of outrageous laughs, cheeky innuendos, and a few surprises! For Ages 16+, this performance is packed with all the classic pantomime tropes you know and love, but you can expect plenty of ad-libs and mischief throughout! So, whether you are looking for a festive night out with friends, a date night with a difference or a fun alternative for your work Christmas party – this twist on our traditional panto is the perfect treat!

The World’s Official No. 1 Eagles tribute returns for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail, and incredible showmanship. This phenomenal group of musicians have been touring for over two decades and remain true Eagles fanatics! Their longevity and continued international acclaim are due in no small part to their extraordinary mastery of the Eagles’ distinctive sound. Featuring the very best from the Eagles’ repertoire including Hotel California, Take it to the Limit, Life in the Fast Lane, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado and plenty more!

Brand New for 2026. Norman Price is determined to win the Pontypandy Treasure Hunt, but when he discovers clues to a real pirate treasure, he goes exploring deep into the caves. It's up to Fireman Sam, Elvis and Ellie to save the day and find the treasure. With clues, pirate songs and plenty of swashbuckling adventure, Fireman Sam's new live show is perfect for all budding pirates! Live Show Ahoy! Produced by Mark Thompson Productions in partnership with Mattel. Directed by Miranda Larson.

THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED A ROCK SHOW Brand New for 2025! When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day? Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo! Produced by Mark Thompson Productions Limited and Directed by Miranda Larson.

Shoddy Theatre and The Production Garden in association with Chelmsford Theatre presents… A Shoddy Detective and The Art of Deception DIRECT FROM THE WEST END! A laugh-out-loud comedy whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos. When a priceless painting vanishes at a manor auction, Detective Stuart Pidcock and his unlikely ally must interrogate eccentric suspects, outwit a cunning thief, and crack the century’s mystery. The unlikely duo must question the colourful array of suspects living at the manor, all while trying to track down the cunning thief and solve the crime of the century. After sell-out runs in the West End, at the Edinburgh Fringe, and across the UK, the Shoddy team return bigger, funnier, and even more ridiculous than before. Catch the comedy that’s taking the country by storm — before it vanishes without a clue! ★★★★★ North West End UK A comedic gem. It’s a must-see for fans of farce and comedy. This may well become one of the most sought-after tickets of the season. ★★★★★ Theatre and Arts Review This is one detective mystery play I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. ⁠ ★★★★⯪ ⁠Beyond The Curtain Guaranteed to provide a night of entertainment that is anything but shoddy! ADDITIONAL REVIEWS ★★★★★ North West End UK ★★★★★ Theatre and Arts Review ★★★★★ One 4 Review. Enhanced with comments: ★★★★★ "A comedic gem." "It’s a must-see for fans of farce and comedy. This may well become one of the most sought-after tickets of the season." •⁠ ⁠North West End UK ★★★★★ This is one detective mystery play I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. •⁠ ⁠Theatre and Arts Review ★★★★.5 Guaranteed to provide a night of entertainment that is anything but shoddy! •⁠ ⁠Beyond The Curtain ★★★★ A fast-paced slapstick whodunnit, that will keep you guessing and giggling until the very end. •⁠ ⁠West End Best Friend “HAD THE AUDIENCE LAUGHING THROUGHOUT” North East Theatre Guide “SHODDY BY NAME BUT NOT SHODDY BY NATURE” London Pub Theatres Magazine “WITTY, ENDEARING AND GOOD CLEAN FUN” The Reviews Hub ★★★★ Theatre Scotland ★★★★ London Pub Theatres Magazine ★★★★ Ed Fringe Review ★★★★ North East Theatre Guide

Packed with personality and humour, Crooners has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers with the outstanding 9-piece The Mini Big Band live on stage. This hilarious original comedy music production pays homage to some of the greatest Crooners of all time with a splendiferous injection of Britishness. Featuring humour, tap dance and some of the most quintessential songs from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Matt Monro, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin. Expect some Come Fly With Me, Fly Me to the Moon, Mack the Knife and many, many more…

FLOWERS AND FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS The Ultimate Pop Concert! 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. Let’s ‘Shake it Off’ to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to ‘Flowers’ with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves and HOT TO GO! With Chappell Roan, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as ‘Espresso’. Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show. Flowers and Friendship Bracelets creates unforgettable memories for children and families. This show is the Ultimate Concert Experience! So grab your tickets today! … and don’t forget those friendship bracelets! See you at the show!

Brace yourselves for a mammoth mission in the frozen world of Ice Age Adventure Live! Journey back in time to meet incredible prehistoric animals in the coolest family show this side of the arctic circle! Join our fearless explorers as they trek through snow-packed valleys, outwit sabre-toothed surprises, and make friends with the COOLEST CAVEMEN, even bringing back some extinct DODO friends for the ride! This icy adventure is sure to knock your snow boots off! Help our heroes save the WOOLLY MAMMOTH by joining in with the frosty fun in this live theatre show at a venue near you. After the show, get up close like never before and meet your prehistoric pal; the POLAR BEAR! This mammoth fun-filled family day out is the frozen tale you’ll never forget! So grab your snow boots and stomp back in time with Ice Age Adventure Live! Find out more on our website:https://iceageadventurelive.com/ Follow the frozen fun on the ICE AGE ADVENTURE LIVE official social media pages below: @ICEAGEADVENTURELIVE /iceageadventurelive

Back with their brand new show! Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s! From the birth of Rock n Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, the show is packed with over forty hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Ronettes, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black and many more. Performed by a full live band, featuring some of the country's top musicians, this incredible show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun. Dancing in the aisles is strictly compulsory so bring your dancing shoes and let the good times roll!

Hidden Jaw-dropping dance-circus Internationally renowned dance-circus company Motionhouse returns to [insert theatre name here], with its latest multimedia production Hidden. Thought-provoking and poignant, Hidden explores how, in an increasingly divided world, light can come out of darkness in times of crisis. At the cutting edge of live performance and digital integration, Hidden is a powerful blend of artforms. Gravity-defying choreography, an emotive soundscape and a shape-shifting set combine with groundbreaking projections to create an immersive world on stage. The fearless performers throw, catch and lift each other with immense precision, thrilling audiences with heart-in-the-mouth moments in this action-packed new production. Building on the successes of previous shows, including 2021’s major hit, Nobody, the production further develops Motionhouse’s distinctive and visceral dance-circus language, where breathtaking dance melts effortlessly into thrilling circus feats. A spectacular and unforgettable production. 2 hours including an interval Hidden is co-commissioned by FABRIC, Birmingham Hippodrome and Warwick Arts Centre. Created with support from the John Ellerman Foundation and the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK. Motionhouse is supported using public funding by Arts Council England and is a Birmingham Hippodrome Associate Company.

A fast, forensic show of big ideas and gag-dense overthinking from one of the nation’s sharpest stand-ups. Rhys has made a discovery that could fix everything. It’s been staring him in the face the whole time, in a mirror held behind his head. If he can ignore his own problems for long enough, he might just be able to solve yours. Star of TLC’s Mock The Week and BBC Radio 4’s Rhysearch, also seen furrowing his brow on QI, Live At The Apollo and his viral U&Dave lecture, ‘I Stalk Strangers Online’.

Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation’s favourite clairvoyant medium, from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’, Clinton Baptiste has extended his new live show for 2027 and beyond! In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy to gather solutions from the all-knowing, all-seeing Afterlife. But who should it be? Of course, there’s only one man for the job – Clinton Baptiste. Receiving the audiences’ queries and earthbound dilemmas, Clinton will then reach out to spirits for answers. Fear not. He will probe sensitively. Spiritual connection. Mystical congress…. ……Spectral Intercourse.

Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the stage in 2027 with Tango Passions. Accompanied by world-class Argentine Tango and Latin specialists, let the original Italian stallion take you on a journey to Buenos Aires and tell the tale of love, passion and lust set at the turn of the 20th century. Featuring classic and modern Argentine Tango music from the likes of Astor Piazzolla and Gotan Project. A sexy, steamy, passionate night not to be missed!

Dare to believe in magic as the UK's #1 magic show returns with a completely new and uplifting production for 2027. You're invited to a night of wonder, as secrets unravel and the impossible becomes possible. Following an unprecedented 5 years of sold-out shows around the world - this five star magic show guarantees to leave you aching with laughter & dizzy in disbelief. Presented by world-renowned award winning magician James Phelan, the first magician in history to sell out a solo-run at The Magic Circle - and most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after he correctly predicted the lottery. Don't miss what The Standard calls "An unforgettable evening we can't stop talking about".