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.

Our ever-popular comedy night at the Limelight Theatre. See below for upcoming dates / line-ups. Friday 9 May - Line Up Eleanor Tiernan Aaron Twitchen Jim Brown Friday 13 June - Line Up Bec Hill Javier Jarquin Carl Richard Friday 11 July - Line Up Hal Cruttenden Dan Evans PLEASE NOTE: All line-ups are subject to change

Long Road Home is a song based rock band, whose music is drenched in the blues and shades of prog. The band’s influences can be traced back to the emergence of the British Blues scene, the 70’s and beyond, through subsequent related genres, which continue up to the present day. Influences include bands and artists such as Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Focus, Gary Moore, Robin Trower and Joe Bonamassa. Members of the band have worked with many notable musicians including Bernie Marsden, Keith Emerson, members of Gary Moore's band, Uriah Heep, Thunder, Larry Miller and many more. The band appeals to blues and rock fans alike.

Jagged Little Alanis is the UK’s leading and most authentic tribute act of the Canadian American singer songwriter Alanis Morissette. Known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional song writing, Jagged Little Alanis capture the unique sound and vocals closer than any other UK tribute band.

Please join us at the Limelight Theatre for a mini festival celebrating musicians of different genres. Opening the show will be Ben White, local blues musician playing a set of blues classics and originals on the piano. Oxford-based rising star Khairika and her band will be demonstrating her power as she performs original tunes with heaps of attitude and narrative. ‘UK-based veteran singer-songwriter’ Saiichi Sugiyama will be joined by his Acoustic Group to close out the show, performing original melodies coupled with poetic storytelling.

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.

Directed by Dario Knight Produced by Unbound A new production of James Kenworth’s acclaimed play about outsider artist Madge Gill. Madge Gill (1882-1961) was one of the foremost British Outsider artists. She felt an instinctive compulsion to create, resulting in an outpouring that flowed effortlessly and spontaneously from an altered state of consciousness. Working under the control of Myrninerest, her spirit guide, Madge Gill’s art remains an enigma. She was born in the East End of London, and lived in Plashet Grove, Upton Park. After her death, her only surviving son Laurie gathered hundreds of pieces of Madge’s work which were stored around the house, stuffed into drawers and cupboards and under the bed. He donated most of the works to East Ham Council and are now owned by Newham Council. Myrninterest: The Outside Life of Madge Gill is the sixth instalment in The Newham Plays, a critically acclaimed series of site-specific, localist-driven plays shows rooted in Newham’s history, culture, and people. Created and written by James Kenworth, the plays are a unique collaboration between a professional creative team working alongside young actors from local youth groups/theatres. This special production is presented by QPAC’s in-house storytelling company, Unbound, by kind arrangement with the Newham Plays.

Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Rhydian Sendall Produced by Unbound Unbound Theatre’s award-winning Buckinghamshire Shakespeare Festival returns for 2025. In the aftermath of a bitter and bloody war, there waits a prophecy. Once uttered, there can be no wavering from what it foretells, and the words are about to be spoken. Blood will have blood, and fateful ambition will rob a man of everything he holds dear... The production will debut for two nights at our Limelight Theatre before heading out on tour. The 2025 Festival continues later this month with As You Like It, which debuts at QPAC on 25-26 July. This special production is presented by QPAC’s in-house storytelling company, Unbound.

Otway and Barrett are back! This magnetic bond still holds after more than 50 years of attempted escapes and still loved for their total in-yer-face originality, the contrast between the dead pan humour of Barrett and mad onstage antics of Otway are hilarious to watch. John’s lyrical genius and Willy’s outstanding musicianship (he seems to play almost every stringed instrument known to man, plus a few hybrids of his own making!) Ever keen to add a new dimension to the show, Willy has a new addition to his array of instruments. Beware the Moose Homp!!. Willy’s interest in making instruments began when he commandeered two guitars made by his dad in 1965. One from an old guitar neck and a scaffold plank which became affectionally known as the Les Dawson, and the other branded the Mk1 Schitstik electric slide of similar pedigree. These instruments were used on many of the early tracks, including Really Free and Racing Cars)

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 and come and sculpt a pottery Kingfisher sitting on a brach waiting for its next catch! We will create our kingfishers with inspiration from images of these magestic birds while learning a bit about how and where they live in the wild. 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 with you 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. Please wear old clothes and bring an apron and a cardboard box! Materials are provided and we will be using Air-drying clay so that you can take your sculpture home with you. Suitable for ages 7 - 11 years.

Our tutor Ayşe Kongur is bringing back her popular workshop in portraiture for young creatives! Half ’n’ POP is aptly titled: half photo, half creatively drawn or painted portrait sessions aimed at 10 -15 year olds. The workshop is going to encourage individual creativity using references from Pop Art and cartoons. For this special occasion we would like the children to have appropriate portrait photos taken on a white background for easy tracing. We will then use tracing paper to trace the contours, working with gouache or acrylics or pencil or any other preferred medium, finally joining it with the original colour laser printed photo side by side on an A3 card paper. What to bring: Children are advised to bring a digital mugshot with them, either fit-to-shrink A4 size colour/black and white printed copy or a digital copy. Please wear old clothes and bring an apron! Suitable for ages 10 - 15 years.

Join tutor V Hayward sculpt a Woodland house, who knows who or what lives inside! We will use reference images to create the houses and then fill them with stories of their inhabitants, be sure to bring your imagination with you! 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 with you 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. Please wear old clothes and bring an apron and a cardboard box! Materials are provided and we will be using Air-drying clay so that you can take your sculpture home with you. Suitable for ages 7 - 11 years

Children's Collage with Lindsey Grexhammer - Outback Australian Animals Young artists can brush up their painting, drawing and collaging skills this Easter 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! Suitable for ages 8 - 12 years