Seymour Krelborn is a meek and dejected assistant at a floral shop who happens upon a strange plant, which he affectionately names Audrey II after his crush at the shop. Little does he know that this strange and unusual plant has plans that are far greater than Seymour can ever imagine as it grows into a bad-tempered, foul-mouthed carnivore with an unquenchable thirst for blood! As Audrey II grows bigger and meaner, the carnivorous plant promises limitless fame and fortune to Seymour, as long as he continues providing a fresh supply of blood. How far is Seymour willing to go to get the girl of his dreams? This amateur production of The Little Shop Of Horrors is presented by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd.

Harriet Dyer - With Recent Appearances On Live At The Apollo And 8 Out Of Ten Cats Does Countdown, Harriet Has Also Worked On Bbc3, BBC Live At The Fringe, BBC Radio 4, BBC Knock Knock, BBC Ouch, Absolute Radio And The Russell Howard Hour. She Is An Award Winning Comedian, Writer And Mental Health Advocate.

Harriet Dyer - with recent appearances on Live at the Apollo and 8 Out of Ten Cats does Countdown, Harriet has also worked on BBC3, BBC Live at The Fringe, BBC Radio 4, BBC Knock Knock, BBC Ouch, Absolute Radio and The Russell Howard Hour. She is an award winning comedian, writer and mental health advocate. Harriet has been a full time comic since 2013. She's had numerous critically acclaimed shows, works for the majority of big clubs and festivals, regularly gigs overseas, and prides herself in being totally original! - An experience to behold, if you will. Amit Mistry - Amit is a comedian born and raised in Manchester, to Indian freshie parents who moved here from abroad to find a better life. Amit shares highly relatable stories about modern life as a dad and husband, leaving all crowds entertained and amused up and down the country! Amit has opened for circuit powerhouses like Stephen Bailey and Mick Ferry, and was shortlisted for BBC new comedy awards in 2024. An act for all, except his in laws! Stephen Cookson - Winner World One Liner Championship 2019, ROFL Comedy Club, Stoke - Winner 'Comedy Gladiators', Riproar Comedy Club, Bristol, March 2018 - Winner 'King Gong', The Comedy Store, Manchester, November 2017 - Winner Barnoldswick comedian of the year 2016. - Runner up Nando's comedian of the year 2015 MC Clayton Jones - Clayton is a regular performer all over the UK. ACTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Six Tales from our City A New Play by local playwright Duncan Battman Commissioned by Joseph Meighan for Altrincham Garrick Playhouse. Directed by Duncan Battman Six Monologues. Six Mancs. A Tram. A Pub. The beating heart of the greatest City. Mad Fer It.

BAFTA-winning writer of Early Doors and The Royle Family reveals unseen moments and behind-the-scenes stories through clips, live songs and personal insights.

2 Edinburgh show previews. One by Larry Dean and one by Brennan Reece. LARRY DEAN - Since being crowned Scottish Comedian Of The Year at only 23, Glaswegian comedian Larry Dean has performed a number of high profile shows worldwide, including being the support act for Eddie Izzard, and Stephen K Amos. As seen on Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre's Big Show, Mock The Week, House of Games, Fandan (Channel 4 Comedy Special) and Roast Battle. Nominee for Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show 2018. Winner of the Amused Moose Comedy Award for Best Show 2016. Nominee for Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer 2015. BRENNAN REECE - Brennan Reece is a bright young rising star who burst onto the comedy scene after winning English Comedian of the Year in 2015. The following year he was nominated for the prestigious Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for his sell- out debut show Everglow. Brennan is becoming a regular on screens across the UK having appeared on Live at the Apollo (BBC), Comedy Central at the Comedy Store (Comedy Central), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV), Roast Battle (Comedy Central) and Life Lessons (BBC). He has also featured in everything from popular TV shows like The Comedy Allstars (ABC), Skins (Channel 4) to feature films such as Soulboy, a film about the Northern Soul underground scene and was also a presenter on Top Gear Extra Gear (BBC) Brennan has supported Jason Manford, Rob Brydon and Joe Lycett on tour and his 2017 solo tour Everlong was extended into 2018 due to a hugely popular sell out run. This bright young comic from Manchester is being tipped for the top! ACTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

By Duncan McMillan This amateur production of "Every Brilliant Thing" is by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

In a world where performance has been outlawed, one group refuses to disappear. What would you do if you were BANNED from doing your favourite things? Would you sit back and allow an oppressive government to take your voice? Or would you rise up and shout about what you believe in? BANNED is a series of vignette plays devised by SGT Youth Intermediates.

LAURA LEXX - Comedian, writer and actor Laura Lexx is vivacious, impassioned, intelligent and one of the best MCs/Headliners in comedy. Born and bred in the home county of Somerset, Laura's comfy demeanour, warmth and energy delightfully juxtapose her biting wit, brutal honesty and viral audience take downs. She is a comedy expert both on and off the stage and her passion for the genre has inspired a generation of loyal comedy lovers who follow her every move. After Live at The Apollo (BBC) Laura received an unprecedented reaction from the live crowd and audiences at home, which lead to her appearing in shows such as Mock The Week (BBC), Hypothetical (Dave), RoastBattle (Comedy Central), Pointless Celebrities (BBC) and Celebrity Mastermind (BBC) to name a few, and her highly successful debut tour, Slinky won the Best Show award at the 2024 Women in Comedy Festival. Laura boasts a series of highly-polished and critically acclaimed stand up shows on ITVX, is the published author of fan fiction Klopp Actually and Pivot her debut novel. Laura is an in-demand writer on shows such as Have I got News For You (BBC), The Now Show (BBC R4) and The Really REALLY Rude Puppet Show (Dave). Adding even more strings to her bow, Laura is the creator of multiple podcast formats, her current being Lexx Education where, taught by her scientist younger brother, Laura tries to get her head around the school science syllabus with hilarious results! MARK SILCOX - Ex-scientist and part-time teacher, Silcox is known for his experimental, deadpan style of anti-humour.. If you were to meet him you would immediately realise that you were in the presence of a masterful academic, but someone who struggles with the subtleties of human connections and everyday life. Mark made it to the finals of the BBC New Comedy Awards 2013 and was one of several Asian comedians to be featured on BBCS, The Big Asian Stand-Up. He has also appeared on Romesh: Comedians in Pubs Talking Comedy on BBC Three, An Immigrants guide to Britain on Channel 4 and Sick of It alongside Karl Pilkington on Sky1, amongst others. Mark is mainly known for his starring role as Joe Lycett's side kick on channel 4's consumer rights comedy show, Joe Lycett's Got Your Back, with a clip of him challenging Burger King on their motto "Have it your way" going viral and prompting a response from Burger King themselves. He has also appeared in season 2 of Prime's Last One Laughing. OLIVER BOWLER - Hailing from the mean cobbles of Bolton, Oliver Bowler is a talented rising star of the UK comedy scene. A natural born storyteller, Oliver is one of the most exciting stand-ups to hit the circuit in recent years and is marked as one to watch after winning over audiences across the UK. Oliver mixes hilarious physicality, dry wit and cheeky charm to his relatable experiences through his well-crafted jokes. Watch this space! MC KYLE LEGACY - Legacy lives for the stage! Born & raised in Liverpool, he now tours the the globe with the popular comedy collective 'Laugh Mob'. More commonly known as 'The crowdwork King', Legacy has been making appearances at every major festival around the world including the world record older for most gigs done at the Edinburgh fringe festival... 230 in 24 days! Other credits include opened for Erik Griffin (Workaholics), performed at the Comedy Store in 3 different countries and Sold Out Edinburgh fringe festival 2017 & Perth fringeworld 2021.

LAURA LEXX - Comedian, writer and actor Laura Lexx is vivacious, impassioned, intelligent and one of the best MCs/Headliners in comedy. Born and bred in the home county of Somerset, Lauras comfy demeanour, warmth and energy delightfully juxtapose her biting wit, brutal honesty and viral audience take downs. She is a comedy expert both on and off the stage and her passion for the genre has inspired a generation of loyal comedy lovers who follow her every move. After Live at The Apollo (BBC) Laura received an unprecedented reaction from the live crowd and audiences at home, which lead to her appearing in shows such as Mock The Week (BBC), Hypothetical (Dave), RoastBattle (Comedy Central), Pointless Celebrities (BBC) and Celebrity Mastermind (BBC) to name a few, and her highly successful debut tour, Slinky won the Best Show award at the 2024 Women in Comedy Festival. Laura boasts a series of highly-polished and critically acclaimed stand up shows on ITVX, is the published author of fan fiction Klopp Actually and Pivot her debut novel. Laura is an in-demand writer on shows such as Have I got News For You (BBC), The Now Show (BBC R4) and The Really REALLY Rude Puppet Show (Dave). Adding even more strings to her bow, Laura is the creator of multiple podcast formats, her current being Lexx Education where, taught by her scientist younger brother, Laura tries to get her head around the school science syllabus with hilarious results! MARK SILCOX - Ex-scientist and part-time teacher, Silcox is known for his experimental, deadpan style of anti-humour.. If you were to meet him you would immediately realise that you were in the presence of a masterful academic, but someone who struggles with the subtleties of human connections and everyday life. Mark made it to the finals of the BBC New Comedy Awards 2013 and was one of several Asian comedians to be featured on BBCS, The Big Asian Stand-Up. He has also appeared on Romesh: Comedians in Pubs Talking Comedy on BBC Three, An Immigrants guide to Britain on Channel 4 and Sick of It alongside Karl Pilkington on Sky1, amongst others. Mark is mainly known for his starring role as Joe Lycetts side kick on channel 4s consumer rights comedy show, Joe Lycetts Got Your Back, with a clip of him challenging Burger King on their motto "Have it your way" going viral and prompting a response from Burger King themselves. He has also appeared in season 2 of Primes Last One Laughing. OLIVER BOWLER - Hailing from the mean cobbles of Bolton, Oliver Bowler is a talented rising star of the UK comedy scene. A natural born storyteller, Oliver is one of the most exciting stand-ups to hit the circuit in recent years and is marked as one to watch after winning over audiences across the UK. Oliver mixes hilarious physicality, dry wit and cheeky charm to his relatable experiences through his well-crafted jokes. Watch this space! MC KYLE LEGACY - Legacy lives for the stage! Born & raised in Liverpool, he now tours the the globe with the popular comedy collective 'Laugh Mob'. More commonly known as 'The crowdwork King', Legacy has been making appearances at every major festival around the world including the world record older for most gigs done at the Edinburgh fringe festival... 230 in 24 days! Other credits include opened for Erik Griffin (Workaholics), performed at the Comedy Store in 3 different countries and Sold Out Edinburgh fringe festival 2017 & Perth fringeworld 2021.

Join us as for the performance of six brand-new, 15-minute plays that have been devised, written, rehearsed and performed within 24 hours. Be a part of the audience and see six plays that didn't exist 24 hours ago.

Star of BBC’s Upstart Crow, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Friday Night Project and Dave’s One Night Stand. Since winning the prestigious Channel 4 So You Think You’re Funny Award at the Edinburgh Festival in 1998, Rob Rouse has toured the world for the last 27 years! Fortunately, over a quarter of a century in ‘the biz’ hasn’t made him (me – obviously I’m writing this) in the slightest bit sensible, and he’s (I am) absolutely delighted to be coming to the SJT. Funny Bones is Rob’s brand-new stand-up show: a relentlessly funny and daft evening of comedy, from a one-man whirlwind who pulls the audience into his craftily spun tall tales with bucketfuls of manic energy, first-class stagecraft, eerily convincing characters, and a barrage of brilliant one-liners.

A bizarre and funny thriller set at a dinner party. Paige invites some friends and acquaintances to celebrate her husbands newest book publication and serves us some particularly unusual dishes and conversation. The arrival of an unexpected guest leads the diners to feel even more uncomfortable in their strange surroundings. Content Warnings: Strong language, references to death and violence, mild sexual references, smoking This amateur production of ------ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

This adaptation of the literary classic follows the March sisters as they grapple with living in New England during the American Civil War with little money. The much-loved story follows Meg, Joe, Beth and Amy transitioning from childhood into womanhood. Content Warnings: References to illness, death & war This amateur production of ------ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

After winning a small fortune in a sweepstake, Cecily Harrington yearns to abandon her humdrum life for a bit of excitement. When a handsome stranger arrives on the scene she grasps the opportunity for a swinging change. But can she trust him? Another great tale of mystery and suspense from the pen of Agatha Christie.. Content Warnings: Themes of psychological abuse, stalking & harassment, mild threat This amateur production of ------ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

Shakespeare's brilliant English comedy wherein Sir John Falstaff, turned fortune hunter, meets his match in the Merry Wives of Windsor, amidst plenty of farcical mischief-making. A jealous husband takes on a disguise and hears no good of himself. The doctor and the parson are set up, much against their will, to fight a duel. And of course, we meet that infamous group of disreputable characters from earlier Falstaff plays, Mistress Quickly, Nym, Pistol and Bardolph, up to no good down at the Garter Inn. Unmissable riotous fun! Content Warnings: Mild sexual innuendo, comic/slapstick violence This amateur production of ------ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

A masterpiece from one of the most celebrated classics of the 20th Century, Millers play follows Willy Loman, a despondent middle-aged man on the brink of breakdown, with his family falling apart around him. Iconic and an expertly crafted script. Content Warnings: References to suicide and death, mental health themes This amateur production of ------ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

Beckett's most famous tragicomedy Vladimir and Estragon meet. They wait. They wait. They chat. And then they wait some more, for a person who might never arrive. Heavily dialogue-driven and surreal, this is a modern classic. Content Warnings: References to suicide and slavery This amateur production of "Contractions" is by arrangement with Nick Hern Books

Dark and deeply character-driven drama with dark comedy elements; Mark and Louise are colleagues who are locked in a nuclear bunker following an apocalyptic event, but what are they prepared to do to survive? Content Warnings: Strong language, intense references to sexual assault and violence This amateur production of "Contractions" is by arrangement with Nick Hern Books