9 to 5 The Musical is a high-energy, feel-good comedy inspired by the iconic 1980 film, featuring an original score by country music legend Dolly Parton. Set in a 1970s office, it follows three working womenViolet, Doralee, and Judywho are fed up with their sexist, egotistical boss. Together, they hatch a daring plan to turn the tables, take control of the company, and prove theres nothing they cant do. Packed with heart, humour, and empowering tunes, this uplifting musical is a celebration of friendship, justice, and standing up for whats right. Brought to the stage by Preston Musical Comedy Society in 2026, this dazzling production is not to be missed. With unforgettable songs and the message that its time to change it, rearrange it, its sure to have audiences dancing in their seats. Tickets on sale now - book early to avoid missing out!

Experience the music of Queen live as Qween UK bring their high‑energy tribute show. Featuring many of the band’s greatest hits including Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Now, Radio Ga Ga, Another One Bites The Dust, A Kind of Magic, We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions, this is a fantastic night out for fans of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. With powerful vocals, authentic musicianship and plenty of audience participation, Qween UK recreate the excitement and atmosphere of a live Queen concert. Whether you're a lifelong Queen fan or simply looking for a great evening of live music, this show promises a night packed with unforgettable songs and sing‑along anthems. Tickets available in advance via TicketSource.

Celebrating the Life and Music of the legendary Cilla Black, Cilla & The Swinging 60s is a highly entertaining show, which also includes a handpicked selection of her well-known contemporaries, including Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Petula Clark, The Beatles and many more. Starring the unforgettable voice ofSandy Smith, along with her incredible dancers, the show will take you on a rollercoaster journey through many of the greatest pop songs of the 60s including Cillas own chart toppers Anyone Who Had A Heart Alfie and Youre My World. This show is selling out theatres around the country and the reviews speak for themselves. Other great songs of the decade are featured including Dancing in the Street, Shout, Do You Love Me and Proud Mary which will leave you all with that feel-good vibe. Hit after hit brings you to your feet Cilla & The Swinging 60s has everything smash hit songs, great music, dancing, singing and a huge smiling memory of the unforgettable Cilla Black.

Gary Meikle returns to our stage with another new show which has quickly become the yearly norm for him now and, like you, we can't wait! Hi guys its me, Gary. These blurbs do my head in if Im honest, each year I need to sit and write one out before I even know what stories Im gonna share, well I mean I dont have to write one I could pay something else to do it but f★★★ that theyd just write some mundane vague crap which I can clearly do myself. At least this way you know I've written it personally. So what's the new show about? Again, I dont yet, but it will contain at least one yer maw Joke, what I do know is that itll be another brand new 80-90 minutes of stories, opinions and observations about me, and my family as well as you all its always about people and the mad shit we do, sometimes animals but more often than not it's about people and the stupid scenarios we end up in. I wonder if that's now enough wordage to cover the minimum blurb requirement? I guess we'll see, and Ill see you all soon maybe - oh, one last thing, my show isnt suitable for small people, some of it might be about them, in fact it definitely will but, yeah they aint getting in :)

Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time. This Liverpool based ‘beat combo’ are the youngest ever Beatles band to gain a residency at the Cavern Club in Liverpool where they still perform every Thursday and Saturday, packing the club out and creating a unique Beatles vibe. All four members are accomplished multi-instrumentalists allowing them to span right across The Beatles’ recording history, from Please Please Me right through to Let It Be. Having performed at International Beatle Week for the last 3 years running, the lads have been invited to return again for 2024 and are also taking their extended show to theatres across the UK. The band has also appeared on the BBC and on TV in Japan and The Netherlands. This is a night not to be missed for all Beatles fans performed by a band who are quickly making a name for themselves due to their musical prowess, boundless energy and easy Liverpool wit. The Beatles were a phenomena in musical history, Beatles Complete remind you why.

by W Link & R Levinson Directed by Mark Howard Murder, manipulation and one very persistent detective arrive in a thrilling stage classic that introduced the world to Columbo long before the famous raincoat became a television icon. Prescription: Murder is the gripping original story that launched one of crime fictions most beloved investigators. Stylish, sharp and packed with tension, it draws audiences into a dangerous battle of wits where appearances are carefully constructed and every conversation hides another layer of deceit. Brilliant psychiatrist Dr Roy Flemming seems to have everything: intelligence, wealth and a glamorous life built on status and control. But beneath the polished surface lies a deadly plan. Convinced he can outsmart the law, he carefully orchestrates the perfect murder with chilling precision. There is only one obstacle standing in his way Lieutenant Columbo. With his crumpled appearance, hesitant manner and endless stream of just one more thing questions, Columbo hardly seems threatening at first glance. Yet behind the shambling exterior lurks a razor-sharp mind that refuses to let go of the smallest inconsistency. As the investigation tightens, a fascinating psychological duel unfolds between two men determined to outmanoeuvre one another. Full of suspense, dark humour and clever twists, Prescription: Murder remains a masterclass in classic detective storytelling. Audiences will delight in watching the net slowly close as Columbo unravels a web of lies one tiny detail at a time. Smart, atmospheric and wickedly entertaining, this is a must-see evening for lovers of mystery, suspense and classic crime drama.

by Danny Robbins Directed by Carol Caine & Paul Sylvester Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isnt convinced. 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. THERES SOMETHING IN OUR HOUSE. I HEAR IT EVERY NIGHT, AT THE SAME TIME Its 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?

by Agatha Christie Directed by Dennis Yardley Murder in the Studio is a collection of three Agatha Christie radio plays, including Yellow Iris , which marked Hercule Poirot's debut appearance on radio. Designed for the stage, these plays will undoubtedly stimulate the little grey cells.

by Ken Ludwig Directed by Phil Tomlinson Ken Ludwigs Lend Me A Tenor is one of the most celebrated farces ever writtena riotous, fast-paced comedy that has been delighting audiences around the world for decades. Set in 1930s Cleveland, the play follows the chaotic events surrounding the arrival of world-famous opera star Tito Merelli, whose highly anticipated performance threatens to collapse in spectacular fashion. What follows is a whirlwind of mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, slamming doors, outrageous misunderstandings and non-stop laughter. Widely regarded as a modern comic masterpiece, Lend Me A Tenor combines razor-sharp dialogue with impeccable comic timing. Ludwigs brilliantly constructed plot keeps audiences on the edge of their seats as one hilarious complication leads to another. The play demands energy, precision and flair from its cast, rewarding audiences with an evening of pure theatrical joy . Since its West End premiere in 1986 and its Broadway success in 1989, Lend Me A Tenor has become a favourite of professional and amateur theatre companies alike. The production earned multiple Tony Award nominations and has been translated and performed across the globe, cementing its reputation as one of the great comedies of the modern stage. Critics were quick to recognise its brilliance. One of the most famous original reviews came from The New York Times, which described Lend Me A Tenor as one of the two great farces by a living writer. The praise reflected what audiences were already discovering: a play that combines the elegance of classic farce with a fresh, contemporary sense of fun. Packed with larger-than-life characters, operatic glamour and laugh-out-loud situations, Lend Me A Tenor remains a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether you are a seasoned theatre-goer or new to live performance, this sparkling comedy offers an unforgettable night of entertainment. If you love clever comedy, impeccable farce and theatre at its most exhilarating, Lend Me A Tenor is not to be missed.

by Jessica Swale Directed by Rachael Fraser-Bourne & Jackie Rhodes Love or knowledge: which would you choose? A moving, comical and eye-opening story of four young women fighting for education and self-determination against the larger backdrop of women's suffrage. 1896. Girton College, Cambridge, the first college in Britain to admit women. The Girton girls study ferociously and match their male peers grade for grade. Yet, when the men graduate, the women leave with nothing but the stigma of being a blue stocking - an unnatural, educated woman. They are denied degrees and go home unqualified and unmarriageable. In Jessica Swales debut play, Blue Stockings, Tess Moffat and her fellow first years are determined to win the right to graduate. But little do they anticipate the hurdles in their way: the distractions of love, the cruelty of the class divide or the strength of the opposition, who will do anything to stop them. The play follows them over one tumultuous academic year, in their fight to change the future of education.

by Noel Coward Directed by Tara Kennedy Socialite and author Charles Condomine is suffering from writers block over a novel he is writing about the occult, so decides to find material by inviting friends to his house for a sance, led by the eccentric medium Madame Arcati. The event leads to the most unusual and unlikely mnage-a-trois in the history of the stage as Arcati inadvertantly summons the ghost of Charles late, and rather temperamental first wife, Elvira. However, as only Charles can see or hear her, it causes utter chaos in his marriage to second wife, Ruth. Whilst Charles and Ruth attempt to send Elvira back to where she came from, Elvira, being wilful and jealous, has other ideas... Join us for this classic 1940s black comedy from the pen of the late, great Noel Coward.

Written by Jim Cartwright Directed by A STRUGGLING northern boozer is hanging on but only just. The regulars have faded, like the stains on the old tabletops. Faced with closure, the landlord stakes everything on one big gala neet. Surely the lure of the classic pub grub, karaoke, a quiz and speed-dating will have them pouring through the doors? You can almost smell and feel the boozy ghosts that once frequented this local!

Written by La Nave Bete & John Nicholson Directed by Carol Buckley Fourteen-year-old Jim Hawkins is serving ale in The Admiral Benbow Inn when suddenly the door slams open and in strides Billy Bones, the infamous pirate, to change Jim's life forever Soon, Jim finds himself on board The Jolly Todger and setting sail on the high seas. Alongside him, the crew includes Captain Birdseye, Black Dog, Blue Peter, the one-legged Long John Silver, and a parrot called Alexa and their destination: a mysterious tropical paradise in the Caribbean named Treasure Island. Or Skeleton Island. Depends who you ask! An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books

Written by Stanley Houghton Directed by Maureen Nickson It's holiday week in the Lancashire town of Hindle, just before the First World War. Fanny Hawthorn, a spirited, determined mill girl, has just returned from a weekend in Blackpool with her friend Mary Hollins. At least that's what she tells her parents. In fact, she's been spending the weekend with Alan Jeffcote, a wealthy mill owner's son who is engaged to someone else. When Fanny's parents discover the truth, they set out to ensure that Alan will do the decent thing and marry her - only to discover that Fanny has her own ideas on the matter... One of the first plays to have a working-class female protagonist, Hindle Wakes was hugely controversial at the time of its writing. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd

Welcome to the Players Circus! Join us for a special peek into the world of our Little Players and see what we get up to every Saturday morning at Players Drama School. Through Acting, Singing and Dance, our youngest performers will take to the stage to showcase their confidence, creativity and imagination in this fun-filled performance. Sit back, enjoy the show and watch your child shine on stage!

At Players Drama School, performance is at the heart of everything we do. Our Summer Showcase is a celebration of the hard work and progress our students have made throughout the year across Acting, Singing and Dance. Each group will perform a piece from all three disciplines, showcasing the confidence, creativity and talent they continue to develop each week at Players. We are incredibly proud of all of our students and hope you enjoy celebrating another fantastic year with our Players family.