A Band Called Malice has quickly taken the tribute world by storm in their quest to become the number one choice tribute-act to The Jam. With over 70 gigs booked during 2018, the talented trio are the real deal and guarantee to take you back to ‘When You’re Young,” with an evening of single releases and album tracks from The Jam’s early Fire & Skill years, through to their very last release. As Jam fans themselves, A Band Called Malice will not disappoint and guarantee a show full of high octane energy, angst, aggression, passion and soul of their idols. The band have certainly caught the imagination of a lot of people over the last year, resulting in official endorsement from Lambretta Clothing of Carnaby Street, a National Tribute Award nomination and bookings at prestigious venues across the land – and no less than 1/4 of a million hits on the video of their live street performance outside the Lambretta Store on Carnaby street.

John Otway and his hard hitting band attack his favourite set list with gusto, leaving plenty of room for anarchy, fun and acrobatics that are his trademark. The Big Band are Richard Holgarth (lead guitar), Seymour (bass guitar), Murray Torkildsen (guitar, songwriter), Adam Batterbee (drums).

Steve Patterson Confident the Tour is a variety show that brings a fusion of live music, comedy, magic, prize bingo and more into one hilarious night of live variety entertainment!

The John Hackett Band embodies the spirit of progressive rock. From John’s pastoral flute textures, through the funky interplay between drummer Duncan Parsons and bassist Jeremy Richardson to the intricacies of Nick Fletcher’s lead guitar the group embrace pop, rock, jazz, classical, funk and all stops in-between, from the tenderest of ballads to hair-raising instrumental workouts! John Hackett has been a much-loved and admired figure in the progressive rock scene since the mid-70’s; best-known for his flute work with his brother, former Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett on albums such as Voyage of The Acolyte, Sketches of Satie and Please Don’t Touch alongside his own solo albums Checking Out Of London, Another Life and The Piper Plays His Tune.

hosted by "Mr" Paul Adams You Country Writers Round is Aylesbury’s first Nashville-style Country Music Writer’s Round, hosted by local UK Country artist “Mr” Paul Adams, offering a unique, intimate experience for country music fans. Each show will feature a selection of talented guest songwriters from across the UK and beyond. Through live performances and storytelling, the artists will introduce their songs, sharing insights into the creative process and the personal stories that inspired them. There will be casual chats, audience Q&A sessions, and the chance to gain deeper insights into the art of songwriting.

Join us for the monthly Gilded Cage Open Mic – an opportunity for anyone and everyone to step up onto the Limelight Theatre stage. You might be a musician, signer, comedian, poet, storyteller, juggler or magician; all are welcome to perform in this friendly, informal evening showcasing and celebrating local talent. Each act gets a 10-15min slot (depending on how many acts we have on the bill!) Entry is by donation – please consider giving whatever you can to support QPAC’s ongoing refurbishment and fundraising. Note: if bringing a backing track, please ensure it’s on a device with a headphone socket / adaptor. PA is provided with Direct Input for instruments (bring a cable if you have one!). There’ll be a piano on stage.

Get ready for a musical journey with Aylesbury's very own country outlaw, "Mr" Paul Adams! Born in the Northern heart of Texas and raised amidst the rolling hills of Aylesbury, Paul embodies the spirit of the genre with a distinctive blend of country and outlaw flair. His captivating performances are a testament to his roots and a celebration of the rich storytelling tradition of country music, new and old. Don't miss the chance to witness "Mr" Paul Adams live in action, as he brings the soul of country outlaw music to the heart of Aylesbury. Grab your tickets now for a night of unforgettable tunes and a taste of the Texan spirit right in your own backyard!

Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Dario Knight Produced by Unbound Unbound Theatre’s award-winning Buckinghamshire Shakespeare Festival returns for 2025. Fleeing from the fury of her uncle, Duke Frederick, Rosalind and her cousin Celia find themselves lost in the Forest of Arden, where a chaotic comedy caper is about to unfold… The production will debut for two nights at our Limelight Theatre before heading out on tour. The 2025 Festival begins at the start of July with ‘Macbeth’, which debuts at QPAC on 4-5 July. This special production is presented by QPAC’s in-house storytelling company, Unbound.

Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Dario Knight Produced by Unbound Unbound Theatre’s award-winning Buckinghamshire Shakespeare Festival returns for 2025. Revisit Unbound’s acclaimed 2022 staging of ‘Hamlet’, with this film created by Fernando Productions. The King of Denmark is dead. His brother now sits on the throne, married to the widow of the former monarch. Prince Hamlet is broken by the affair, but a visitation from the realm of the dead reveals details of a betrayal even greater than he could have imagined… Includes a post-show Q+A with members of the cast and crew. This special production is presented by QPAC’s in-house storytelling company, Unbound.

Written by William Shakespeare Re-written by the Unbound Storytellers Directed by Gareth Johnson & Dario Knight Produced by Unbound Unbound Theatre’s award-winning Buckinghamshire Shakespeare Festival returns for 2025. Have you ever wondered what might have happened if Shakespeare’s plays had been a bit more sensible? What if King Lear had better anger management? What if Titania and Oberon had gone to marriage counselling? What if Hamlet had just called the police? This beautifully daft retelling of some of Shakespeare’s most famous stories is a must-see for fans of the Bard, and also those who can’t stand the man! This special production is presented by QPAC’s in-house storytelling company, Unbound.

A laugh-a-minute variety show that combines live music, comedy, magic, prize bingo and more into one hilarious night of live entertainment.

Alchemy Live bring to life the classic era of Dire Straits from the early 80s, playing all the hits including Sultans of Swing, Money for Nothing, Tunnel of Love, Brothers In Arms and many more. This show isn't about dressing up in 80s clothes, nor is it a lookalike competition, Alchemy Live are all about faithfully recreating the sound & feel of the music, each song is a re-enactment of a specific performance by the original band.

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the illustrious Mim Grey, as she returns to the stage with her long-awaited third album, "The Garden of Me." This album was co-produced with legendary guitarist Robbie McIntosh, known for his work with The Pretenders, Norah Jones, John Mayer, and Paul McCartney. Don't miss the chance to experience Mim Grey live on "The Garden of Me Tour" at the Limelight Theatre. Be prepared for an evening of soul-stirring music from an artist who truly sings from the heart.

Returning to Norden Farm by popular demand after their sell-out show in 2023, Totally Blondie are widely regarded as one of the best tribute bands playing in the UK.

Join tutor V Hayward to discover the wonderful craft of wetfelting! This is an ancient textile production method and, in this workshop, we will be using beautifully soft sheep's wool of many different colours to create a textural, tactile landscape image. Remember to come in old clothes, as we may get a little wet in the process! What to bring: Please bring a snack and a bottle of water, or there is a coffee bar on site and please wear old clothes or an apron. There will be a break to eat your snack during the workshop. Materials are provided. Ages: 8 – 12 years

Join tutor V Hayward to discover the wonderful craft of wetfelting! This is an ancient textile production method and in this workshop we will be using beautifully soft sheep's wool of many different colours to create 3D vessels that you can use to store your tiny treasures in. Remember to come in old clothes, as we may get a little wet in the process! What to bring: Please bring a snack and a bottle of water, or there is a coffee bar on site and please wear old clothes or an apron. There will be a break to eat your snack during the workshop. Materials are provided. Age: 12 – 16 years

Join tutor Emma Bowden to make wonderful clay sculptures. We will use air-hardening clay so you can take your creations with you at the end and paint them at home. Remember to come in old clothes, as clay can get messy! What to bring: Please bring a snack and a bottle of water, or there is a coffee bar on site. There will be a break to eat your snack during the workshop. Materials are provided and we will be using Air-drying clay so that you can take your sculpture home with you. Please wear old clothes or an apron and bring a cardboard box to take your piece home in. Age: 7 – 11 years Workshop Actual Time: 1.45 – 4.15pm

Join tutor Emma Bowden to make wonderful clay sculptures. We will use air-hardening clay so you can take your creations with you at the end and paint them at home. Remember to come in old clothes, as clay can get messy! What to bring: Please bring a snack and a bottle of water, or there is a coffee bar on site. There will be a break to eat your snack during the workshop. Materials are provided and we will be using Air-drying clay so that you can take your sculpture home with you. Please wear old clothes or an apron and bring a cardboard box to take your piece home in. Age: 7 – 11 years Actual Workshop Time: 1.45 - 4.15pm

Join tutor Emma Bowden and learn how to use a pottery wheel or develop your skills in this beginner-friendly throwing workshop! Spaces are limited so be sure to book in advance. Age: 13 – 16 years

Young artists can brush up their painting, drawing and collaging skills this summer holiday in this class with art tutor Lindsey Grexhammer. Using paint, oil pastels, watercolour pencils, coloured pencils and collage the children will learn how to draw or make platypus, koala, kangaroo, cockatiel, emu, flowers and more to create an Australian Outback artwork. What to bring: All the materials are included. Please bring with you a snack or change for the cafe, and a bottle of water. There will be a break to eat your snack during the workshop. Please wear old clothes and bring an apron! Age: 8 – 12 years

Join tutor Emma Bowden to make wonderful clay sculptures. We will use air-hardening clay so you can take your creations with you at the end and paint them at home. Remember to come in old clothes, as clay can get messy! What to bring: Please bring a snack and a bottle of water, or there is a coffee bar on site. There will be a break to eat your snack during the workshop. Materials are provided and we will be using Air-drying clay so that you can take your sculpture home with you. Please wear old clothes or an apron and bring a cardboard box to take your piece home in. Age: 7 – 11 years Actual Workshop Time: 1.45 - 4.15pm

Join tutor Emma Bowden to make wonderful clay sculptures. We will use air-hardening clay so you can take your creations with you at the end and paint them at home. Remember to come in old clothes, as clay can get messy! What to bring: Please bring a snack and a bottle of water, or there is a coffee bar on site. There will be a break to eat your snack during the workshop. Materials are provided and we will be using Air-drying clay so that you can take your sculpture home with you. Please wear old clothes or an apron and bring a cardboard box to take your piece home in. Age: 7 – 11 years

Young artists can brush up their painting, drawing and collaging skills this summer holiday in this class with art tutor Lindsey Grexhammer. Using paint, oil pastels, watercolour pencils, coloured pencils and collage the children will learn how to draw or make kingfishers, dragonflies, fish, waterbirds, lilies and more to create a Pond Life artwork. What to bring: All the materials are included. Please bring with you a snack or change for the cafe, and a bottle of water. There will be a break to eat your snack during the workshop. Please wear old clothes and bring an apron! Age: 8 – 12 years

Children's Drawing with V Hayward The Expressionists are known for their bold use of bright colours to reflect emotion and feeling - In this workshop we will examine how they did this and recreate their techniques with a range of drawing materials and papers to express our feelings on the page! We will be drawing animals in Expressionistic styles, so feel free to bring some of your own images of your favourite animals. The more energy and movement the images have the better! What to bring: All the materials are included. Please bring with you a snack or change for the cafe, and a bottle of water. There will be a break to eat your snack during the workshop. Please wear old clothes and bring an apron! Age: 8 – 12 years

With V Hayward In this workshop we will be taking inspiration from architects old and new to create our very own eco homes from old packaging and plastic bottles! We will recycle and reuse all sorts of materials that would otherwise make their way to landfill and think about ways to reduce our impact on the planet in both fantastical and real ways to influence the design of our Eco Homes. We will even think about who might live in the homes, and how they live their life in and alongside nature. What to bring: All the materials are included. Please bring with you a snack or change for the cafe, and a bottle of water. There will be a break to eat your snack during the workshop. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron! Age: 8 – 12 years

Join tutor V Hayward sculpt a Mammal of the Savannah - from Rhino to Giraffes, Elephants to Lions, there are so many to choose from! We will use reference images to create our animals and discuss the ways in which each one differs from the next. We will use air-hardening clay so you can take your creations with you at the end and paint them at home. Remember to come in old clothes, as clay can get messy! What to bring: Please bring a snack and a bottle of water, or there is a coffee bar on site. There will be a break to eat your snack during the workshop. Materials are provided and we will be using Air-drying clay so that you can take your sculpture home with you. Please wear old clothes or an apron and bring a cardboard box to take your piece home in. Age: 7 – 11 years

Written and directed by Dario Knight Original Music by Stephen J Davies Produced by Unbound Get ready to meet the greatest panto dame of them, and her very special goose! Unhappy with her lot in life, Mother Goose makes a deal with a mischievous sprite: if she surrenders her beloved goose Cecily she will receive fame, beauty, and fortune. She takes the deal but soon discovers that true happiness comes from more than trinkets, and sets out to rescue Cecily… The most heartwarming panto of all continues our epic panto season, created by award-winning theatre company Unbound alongside the talented dancers from SDSD. This show is one of four traditional family pantomimes being staged in our Limelight Theatre, which will be transformed into the magical Unbound Library, where books really do come to life! Prepare for a night of colourful characters, silly slapstick, sing-a-long songs, and delightful dances. Actual Performance times: 2 - 3.45pm and 6.30 - 8.15pm There will be a signed performance on Sunday 14 December at 2pm.

Written and directed by Gareth Johnson Original Music by Stephen J Davies Produced by Unbound Grab a roadworthy pumpkin and summon some mousy footmen – it’s time to go to the ball! Cinderella spends her days doing chores for her wicked stepmother and selfish step-sisters, but dreams of a more rewarding life. Fortunately, her Fairy Godmother is on hand to make dreams come true. Unfortunately, the dreams she has in mind aren’t necessarily Cinderella’s… This classic tale about what it means to live ‘happily ever after’ is a perfect way to kick-start our epic panto season, created by award-winning theatre company Unbound alongside the talented dancers from SDSD. This show is one of four traditional family pantomimes being staged in our Limelight Theatre, which will be transformed into the magical Unbound Library, where books really do come to life! Prepare for a night of colourful characters, silly slapstick, sing-a-long songs, and delightful dances. There will be a signed performance on Sunday 7 December at 6.30pm. Actual performance times: 2 - 3.45pm and 6.30 - 8.15pm

Written by Dario Knight | Directed by Erika Sanderson Original Music by Stephen J Davies Produced by Unbound We’re off to seek our fortunes, be it in the city or on the high seas. Adventure awaits! Dick Whittington has come to London to seek his fortune, accompanied by his loyal cat Tommy. He soon gains employment with the influential Alderman Fitzwarren, who has plans to set sail for new business ventures. Meanwhile, the wicked Queen Rat has an evil scheme to take over the city. This thrilling and funny adventure concludes our epic panto season, created by award-winning theatre company Unbound alongside the talented dancers from SDSD. This show is one of four traditional family pantomimes being staged in our Limelight Theatre, which will be transformed into the magical Unbound Library, where books really do come to life! Prepare for a night of colourful characters, silly slapstick, sing-a-long songs, and delightful dances. There will be a signed performance on Sunday 28 December at 2pm. Actual performance times are 2 - 3.45pm and 6.30 - 8.15pm

Written by Dario Knight | Directed by Andrew Faber Original Music by Stephen J Davies Produced by Unbound Plant those magic beans and let’s head up to the kingdom of the clouds. We’ve got a date with a giant… This joyful fourth-wall breaking comic caper of a show continues our epic panto season, created by award-winning theatre company Unbound alongside the talented dancers from SDSD. This show is one of four traditional family pantomimes being staged in our Limelight Theatre, which will be transformed into the magical Unbound Library, where books really do come to life! Prepare for a night of colourful characters, silly slapstick, sing-a-long songs, and delightful dances. There will be a signed performance on Saturday 20 December at 2pm Actual performance times: 2 - 3.45pm and 6.30 - 8.15pm