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Dick Whittington By Harry Luty

Dick Whittington By Harry Luty

3 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

Our Inhouse Professional Family Pantomime appeals to all, from children to not-so-grown-up grown ups. Dick Whittington seeks his fame and fortune ....along the way he fights the evil King Rat with the help of his friends
Adult Orphans by Becca Ashton

Adult Orphans by Becca Ashton

12 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Produced By Salford Arts Theatre in association with To The Left Productions Brought together by their fathers death, sisters Bea and Eleanor reunite at their childhood home for the first time in four years. As they sort through their parent's belongings they relive childhood memories, uncover truths and try to reconnect despite their broken up bringing.
I Don't Wanna Play Anymore by Libby Hall
Performed by Salford Arts Theatre's Young Actors Company Wouldnt it be great if life came with an instruction manual? Some guiding principles. Like the Monopoly rulebook. Sometimes you need a wikihow on living life right. I don't wanna play anymore tries to answer the questions we ask ourselves as we get older. What should I be doing, who should I be doing it with and when should it all be done by? Life is a game, but how do we play it? In a world where there are winners and losers, playing fair doesnt always see you right. A roll of a dice can change everything.
Becky Fury: British-ish

Becky Fury: British-ish

17 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2025

Award winning Becky Fury uses her identity as a mixed race UK born person to investigate what it means to be British - ish British-ish is a fast paced hour which makes a serious and seriously silly effort to redefine Britishness, British historical figures and what makes Britain great. Colonialism is also discussed as Becky's family is Anglo Indian, a mixed race culture bred by the British to run the Raj. The British-ish of the title. Many of the shows funniest moments come from Becky's honest insight and story telling skills; discussing her experiences dealing with casual and not so casual racism. This serious subject is dealt with Becky's trademark mischievous humour and is a perceptive hot take on what is often a decisive and very current social issue. If you can feel proud, for example, that the three lions were originally from Africa and have been clearly made to feel so at home here, then this is the show for you.
Our Anxious Measurements II

Our Anxious Measurements II

18 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2025

Following from the original, the search continues for the one quantifiable measurement capable of conquering our anxieties and convincing the world we are enough. Will Dean succeed, or will there always be a sequel?
Happy As Pye Written and Directed PB Ware
Opposites dont always attract! When a rather serious and logically minded Pye is thrown into confinement with a bouncy, bubbly and slightly unhinged Happy, the pair have little choice but to get to know each other better. Join these two very different characters as they are forced to confront, not only each other, but perhaps even themselves. Happy as Pye is abstract in style and invites the viewer to decide what is real and what is not. This play delves into the minds of two surreal characters that hold very different outlooks on life. Or do they? These characters could just as easily be as one and only by hashing it out can they truly explore what it means, or doesn't mean, to be 'happy'!
Outhaus New Writing From Tenderfoot Theatre CIC
A drag queen and a mallard duck walk into a bar...In the not-too-distant future of our concrete state, a prohibition on green space is in full swing. With every park, field, and grass verge bought up by the bourgeoisie, one dilapidated public toilet houses natures speakeasy. Welcome to Club OutHaus - an illegal underground haven for joggers, dog walkers, and ducks alike to relish in the benefits of nature in the shadows, tended to by the clubs cabaret stars. The story follows Magnolia (the glamourous drag queen), Durt Bag (the clubs Drag King MC), Gina (an aspiring singer and starlet), Kristoff the Mallard Duck (a circus performer) and Sunny (the clubs bartender) as they work together to keep the club open for those who need it, and out of the hands of the Green Police. OutHaus is a 5-hander play that explores the rapid decline of green space access in the North West in a tongue-in-cheek, high-energy cabaret that brings together the magic of nature with the power of people. In 2020, Friends of the Earth released a report on Englands Green Space Gap detailing the extent of green space deprivation in the UK with many neighbourhoods in the North West ranking E a category reserved for areas that are most deprived of green space access. This project aims to reconnect communities in these category E areas with the magic of green space through a show that is fun, hilarious, high-energy and galvanising, equipping audiences with the tools to fight for access. The play also explores sub-themes of the diminishing access to queer space and art space in the UK with the OutHaus holding space for all three. It also seeks to hold space for the non-human stories taking place in our green spaces across the country, and the unique threats faced by our animal and insect friends
The Digital Prometheus performed by Idol Complex
Theatre show exploring the human price of innovation and hubris. It follows the story of Elliott Walton, a young researcher working on an AI project with her colleague Dr Michael Blomquist. The pair are working on a technology that would theoretically upload somebodys entire mind into an AI programme, with Elliott as the test subject. Suddenly, Elliott dies under mysterious circumstances, and Michael is accused of her murder - by the programme itself. A dramatic court case ensues that uncovers misconduct, conflict and obsession, with both sides trying to shift the blame. Is the programme lying? Or is Michael?
Boys We Knew By Emilia Chinnery  | Part of GM Fringe
Produced By Salford Arts Theatre in association with To The Left Productions Boys We Knew follows three best friends, Liam, CJ and Jasper, who spend their time between their B-Tech music college and house parties. The boys originally seem to maintain a toxic dynamic in their misogynistic attitudes and dispassion for progress.There is a breaking in the group dynamic as Liam attempts to free himself from a future consumed by drugs and repressive behaviour, finding hope in a friendship with a bright girl named Angelica. However, Liam finds difficulty in distancing from the cultural norms of the white, working class. Supported through The Shelagh Delaney New Writing Award
George! The Concert

George! The Concert

6 Jun 2025 - 5 Oct 2025

Imagine George Harrison is touring and playing his Beatle hits, solo hits and Traveling Wilburys hits. Imagine no more! George! The Concert is a heartfelt tribute to the legendary George Harrison, capturing the spirit and musical genius of the iconic Beatles guitarist and solo artist. This captivating show takes audiences on a journey through Harrison's prolific career, from his early days with The Beatles to his groundbreaking solo work and collaborations. The tribute concert features an ensemble of talented musicians dedicated to honoring Harrison's legacy with faithful renditions of his most beloved songs. The setlist includes timeless classics like "Here Comes the Sun," "Something," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," and hits from his solo career such as "My Sweet Lord" and "All Things Must Pass." With meticulous attention to detail, "George! The Concert" not only replicates the sound and feel of Harrison's music but also celebrates the profound spiritual and emotional impact of his work. The show combines stunning visuals, authentic instrumentation, and heartfelt performances to create an immersive experience that resonates with fans of all ages. "George! The Concert" is more than just a tribute; it's a celebration of George Harrison's enduring influence on music and culture, offering a memorable and moving experience for those who cherish his contributions to the world.
A Special Evening with Wild Billy Childish Poetry and The North Kent Folkways Revival
Wild Billy Childish, cult British painter, writer and musician known musically for his raw blend of punk rock, garage, dustbin mod and blues that gained prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s as the frontman of bands like The Milkshakes, Thee Headcoats, and later The Buff Medways. In recent years, Childish has continued his musical odyssey recording a multiplicity (i.e. loads) of LPs under various guises including CTMF (Cunts Tossers & Mother Fuckers / Chatham Forts?) for primal punk garage, The William Loveday Intentions improvements of Bob Dylan compositions, instrumentals with The Guy Hamper Trio featuring James Taylor, blues folk with The Chatham Singers and collaborations with Medway folk(ist) band The Singing Loins that saw the birth of Childishs newest outfit The North Kent Folkways Revival (NKFWR) connecting the sounds and stories of his local Kentish roots, melding folk traditions and instrumentation with his punk spirit. Two studio albums by the NKFWR (The Speech of Karatakus and 'Cape Trafalgar') were recently released by Childishs own label Hangman Records via the L-13 Light Industrial Workshop (www.L-13.org) He continues to live, work and die in Chatham, Kent where he records regularly at the local Ranscombe Studios and paints as Artist in Residence at The Historic Dockyard.
Overwhelm By Stacey Cullen

Overwhelm By Stacey Cullen

15 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025

Overwhelm tells the story of three young men at a crossroads, each battling his own demons in a world that demands every bit of his soul. Jake has barely left the flat in months. Miles is moving on with his life. And Riley may be sinking below rock bottom perhaps even six feet under. Jake is determined to pull Riley out of the mire, but how can he help someone else when he cant even help himself? From the award-winning team that brought you Sessions, a strong, convincing two-hander about generational cycles of offending, Working Progress Collectives newest project explores male loneliness, the dangers of online radicalization, addiction, and co-dependence. Contains strong language, themes of violence, substance abuse, and misogyny.

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