An intense psychological drama set in a women's prison, Iron explores the fragile, tense relationship between a mother and daughter trying to break through the barriers of time, memory, and punishment. Josie is seeing her mother, Fay, for the first time in fifteen years. She has never walked into a prison before, and has been putting it off ever since that fateful night. Fay holds the secrets of the past tightly, and Josie cannot remember what happened or why. Over a series of visits, mother and daughter confront the gaps in their memories, the control and silence that separate them, and the emotional minefield of uncovering the truth. Every encounter brings them closer to understanding, but also reveals how fragile and complicated the past can be. Iron is a gripping exploration of memory, power, and the struggle to find answers when the past refuses to let go. An Amateur Production performed by Staveley Roundhouse Players (All tickets include a free drink). An exceptionally gripping and deeply moving play... psychological drama at its best - tense, harrowing, yet also powered by an unsentimental fund of compassion Daily Telegraph Rona Munro's play Iron was first performed at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, in July 2002, transfering to the Royal Court Theatre, London, in January 2003. It went on to win the 2003 John Whiting Award.

Q: Is there anything more frustrating than being a One Hit Wonder A: Maybe being a One Hit Wonder Tribute Act. But what goes on behind the wigs, costumes and shadesThis play tells the story of two Tribute Wannabees, Bob and Eric, who meet at an audition which might be their last chance for fame. Both are only a song away from making their dreams come true...but Rock n' Roll can break your heart. Their dedication stands out, their history is uncovered and their future unfolds... A story driven along by songs from the sixties that might lead them to the promised land... 'The Crying Game', 'Urban Spaceman', I'm The Pied Piper', 'San Francisco', 'Something In The Air', 'Spirit In The Sky', and many more. Pat Abernethy and Dave Marsden brilliantly inhabit the personae of aspiring but hopeless dream seekers with wit, pathos and a neat line in performing those one-hit wonder songs from the 60's which are a soundtrack to many lives. It all works perfectly. Piers Jackson - critic Tickets Adults £15.00 Friends £14.00 (Tickets include a free drink).

Written and performed by Beckis CooperDirected by Rachel Fowlerin collaboration with the Oxford Preservation Trust a superbly original and magical hour of Shakespeare Chawton Houseutterly spell binding Lamport Hall Unversed tells the story of Antonia Carrington, a smart young woman from London who desperately wishes to perform on the Globe stage. Fed up of being kept out of the playhouse , she breaks into the tiring house and performs the roles she has her eye on. Featuring thirteen different characters , the play tells the story of a woman who has got her hands on a copy of the precious first folio of William Shakespeare and isnt afraid to explore it. Audiences have been captivated by Beckis Cooper's dynamic performance, bringing characters such as Lady Macbeth, Beatrice, and Juliet to life in an intimate, historic setting with rave reviews. Commissioned for the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio. All tickets include a free interval drink!

The musicians of the Eberle String Trio are drawn together by their passion for playing string chamber music to a level that is satisfying for player and audience alike. They have been playing together in various combinations for many years throughout the North West. Getting together in today's busy, busy modern world can be a major challenge and is a tad easier when there are only 3 folk as opposed to a string quartet. The repertoire is more limited but this results in the exploration of music by less mainstream composers which has led to some wonderful discoveries. Tickets General £12.50 Members £11.00 (including a free drink) Programme: Schubert -Trio (D581) Wilhelm Berger- Trio ( Op. 69) Dohnanyi -Serenade Hubert Parry - 2 intermezzos

4Tunes is delighted to support St. John's Hospice The group came together in Spring 2025. Having played and sung together in previous bands and choirs, a chance rehearsal as a foursome left the friends in no doubt that they wanted to work together to produce music that touches the soul and warms the heart with sounds that are familiar yet very much their own. Their varied musical tastes, together with a love of the outdoors and the beautiful Lake District which the band calls home, mean that they couldnt be happier sharing their new journey. 4Tunes wide experience is the foundation of their repertoire which spans decades and includes Indie Folk, Country, Jazz and Blues. It features tunes popularised by Peggy Lee, Sandy Denny, John Prine, Nick Cave, Keane, Christy Moore, First Aid Kit, Paper Kites, Nina Simone, Sting, Annie Lennox, Adele and many more. Music is about coming together to share joy and friendship, and to celebrate all that is good.. All tickets include a free drink.

Contemporary short stories about people in and out of love read by professional actors. The Row by Penelope Lively. A brilliant piece of comic writing on the ups and downs of married life from the much loved Booker prize winning author. Taking Flight by Helen Hutchinson. The poignant story of would be lovers in Victorian Perthshire and the role of a rural library in shaping their destinies. New writing that's our contribution to the National Year of Reading initiative. Plastic Heart by Jeremy Page. Jamie dumps Helen so Helen dumps the clothes he bought heror tries to. A painfully funny take on the unexpected perils of starting over. To Belong To by Kerry Andrew. Shortlisted for the 2018 BBC national short story award. A heart-warming tale of loss, redemption and healing through the power of nature and community on a remote Scottish island. (Tickets include an interval drink) www.theborderreaders.co.uk A live audio event suitable for anyone 11 100 Runtime 110 mins inclusive of interval.

A brand-new trio formed by three seasoned session musicians, this collaboration between Toby Shaer, Archie Moss and Jack Warnock was born out of a shared love for traditional music from the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe. Since meeting in 2019, the trio have established themselves not only as dynamic performers but also as sensitive re-interpreters of the tradition. Each artist is well respected in their own right: Archie Moss (accordion) is a BBC award-winning musician, a celebrated composer, and one of the most in-demand button accordion players in the UK, has performed alongside Seth Lakeman, Sam Sweeney, and Eliza Carthy. Toby Shaer (fiddle, flute, whistles, cittern) is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, andproducer from the south east of England. Over the past ten years, he has toured extensively across Europe, Australia, and China with revered artists such as Cara Dillon, McCusker, McGoldrick, Doyle, and, alongside Archie Moss, with Sam Kelly & the Lost Boys. Jack Warnock (guitar, vocals) hails from Co. Derry in Ireland. An award-winning guitarist and singer, he is also an avid Gaeilgeoir (Irish speaker), performing songs in both Irish and English. His compositions and repertoire are steeped in storytelling as he embraces the lineage of folk music in its truest form. This trio approach their craft and arrangements with delicacy and thought, drawing influence from a plethora of traditions. A collaboration of three like-minded musicians presenting folk music through a contemporary lens. (Tickets include a free drink ) Jack Warnock's voice could entice the birds from the treesRobert McMillen, The Irish News Archie Churchill-Moss Great player, great tunesMark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2

If you enjoyed our production of It's a Wonderful Life Radio Play then dont miss this! Hailed as the greatest ghost story ever told, this production of the Charles Dickens Christmas classic comes to life as a 1940s radio broadcast, with the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring. : Three ghosts take Ebenezer Scrooge on a thrilling journey to teach him the true meaning of Christmas. It's a charming take on this family favourite that will leave no one saying Bah Humbug! Adapted for radio from the 1843 novella by Charles Dickens by ANTHONY E. PALERMO Original Musical Score Arranged and Composed by ANTHONY E. PALERMO (All tickets includes mulled wine and a mince pie!)