Join us for a musical time travel experience, where you can enjoy the beautiful guitar melodies and creatively diverse, challenging songs of Carlos Santana. Our band consists of highly skilled and musically educated musicians who perform these pieces with excellence. As hundreds of independent reviews have confirmed, it is an absolute delight to witness these virtuosos, Very Santana musicians playing their hearts out! This live experience spans the entire musical Carlos Santana legacy, including the early era songs from the Abraxas album such as Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va, and Samba Pa Ti, through the LATE 70s hits such as Europa and She’s Not There, to the MODERN ERA multi Grammy-awarded songs such as Smooth and Maria-Maria…

Be part an incredible homage, to Three Legends in Music (Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream) in this explosive new production. Packed with an incredible high energy & performed by some of the UK's finest musicians. This powerhouse performance will transport you back in time to the original concerts, delivering the true spirit of these legendary superstars. This is the true fans production, a collection of outstanding musicians who have not only performed the songs, they have lived the life! No wigs, no pantomime, just great music played by great musicians. Their individual credits include: Steve Winwood, Massive Attack, Ben E. King, Fish, Thunder, Jo Harman, Thea Gilmore, Lulu etc etc.

Gary Moore Blues Experience Although he left us over ten years ago, Gary Moore is still very much with us… The Gary Moore Blues Experience is dedicated to ensuring that the spirit and passion with which he imbued his music lives on. He wrote and produced a wide range of music in his lifetime, including jazz fusion, Celtic rock, traditional style and modern blues, hard rock, an excursion into disco beat, and ballads and songs consisting of pure melody. The band reproduces the authentic essence of the blues and the power of the blues rock. Also included and accurately rendered are the many famous and unparalleled ballads such as Empty Rooms, Midnight Blues, Parisienne Walkways, Still Got the Blues for You, Story of the Blues, Still in Love with You. Featuring tasteful phrasing as well as incendiary guitar fretwork in tribute to Gary’s inimitable style and technical range, for which he was rightly celebrated, with the tight grooves of the bass and drums that made his bands a standout. There was and is no one quite like him!

Rebecca Poole is a highly acclaimed singer-songwriter best known for supporting Jools Holland on a UK tour, with knock out shows at the Royal Albert Hall - Singing at the London Palladium with Simply Red - Performing her self-penned Remembrance song to 90,000 at Wembley Stadium - Sharing the stage with Jamie Cullum at Cheltenham Jazz Festival and supporting Lana Del Rey on Necker Island. Her unique sultry tones landed her a part in hit Netflix series - 'The Crown' singing 'Cant take my eyes off you and her latest album Dreamers Ball has garnered sensational reviews and Record of the Week on BBC Sounds, Jazz Fm and Smooth Jazz. Rebecca is a master entertainer with an infectiously playful character, deep velvet vocals and great variety of heart achingly romantic ballads, feel good swing, Americana and moody blues. Tickets 20, concessions 18 Show: REBECCA POOLE - DREAMERS BALL Date: Saturday 30th May 2026 Start: 7:45pm (Act 1: 45 mins) (Interval: 20 mins) (Act 2: 50 mins) Est. end: 9:50pm

Local modern folk band Celtic Heartbeat take you through their repertoire of traditional and new songs about soldiers, sailors, ploughboys, love, broken hearts, disaster and joy. Blending music, harmony, images and film the band will transport you back to a time of exploration, immigration, shipwrecks, hardship and the celebration of life. This unique show will have you singing along and tapping your feet while learning about where these old and new songs are from and what they mean to the band. Tickets 15

Join Bruce as he talks about his experience of acting on stage, film, radio and television. He will share thoughts about being an actor and acting. He will include practical demonstrations and maybe invite audience volunteers to help. This is going to be a very special evening, whether you are a budding actor, an experienced actor, or simply enjoy watching good acting on stage, in film and on TV. Bruce has acted professionally for over fifty years. His first love is Shakespeare and hes been in over twenty of his plays, many with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Hes also been in many new and established plays at the Royal National Theatre, the Royal Court, the Almeida, Birmingham Rep, Chichester and in such places as Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Moscow, Tblisi, Hong Kong, and the Players Theatre, Nelson Street, Thame. On television, Bruce is best known as Superintendent Mullett in A Touch of Frost and has also featured in episodes of numerous TV series, including Gentleman Jack, Heartbeat, EastEnders, Midsomer Murders, Doc Martin and Grantchester. He is an Associate Director of Actors from the London Stage, taking barebones Shakespeare to US campuses. He was a founding member of the Actors Centre and teaches courses, as well as taking auditions, at RADA. His book Named by Shakespeare will be out shortly. Bruce has been a patron of Thame Players for 30 years and is honoured to be a Life Member. Tickets 12

Vesta Tilley and Hetty King were international superstars and rivals who wowed audiences around the globe with their male impersonator acts over 100 years ago. In this show, Vesta and Hetty are brought to life again, and thrown together, (not that they're happy about it!) ... to share their stories with you, and to determine once and for all, which of them was Queen of the original Drag Kings. The show will include a number of classic music hall songs, including Following in Fathers Footsteps, Burlington Bertie from Bow, and lots more. And ... at the end of the show you will decide which woman wins the title of the best male impersonator in the world. If you love old time music hall, or youre partial to a bit of 'drag' then this will be right up your alley! Tickets 12 Show: A COUPLE OF SWELLS - VESTA AND HETTY Date: Sunday 27th September 2026 Start: 7:45pm (Act 1: 50 mins) (Interval: 20 mins) (Act 2: 35 mins) Est. end: 9:40pm

The thought of invisibility, and the advantages it could bring to someone, has captured the imagination of millions since HG Wells’ classic story was first published. The Invisible Man has been adapted many times for film, but rarely for the stage. This original, fast-paced and riotous adaptation boasts 15 characters, played by just three energetic actors, aided by quick and silly costume changes, prop manipulation, whacky imagination and tons of tongue-and-cheek fun! This theatrical, comedic re-telling is brought to you by Our Star Theatre Company, after their hugely successful 2023 UK tour and critically acclaimed sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. We are delighted to welcome them back following the successes of Hannay Stands Fast, Sherlock’s Excellent Adventure and Deaths At Sea.

No Buddy Does It Better is a fantastic tribute to the iconic performer - Buddy Holly. Performed byDanny Gill, this show is not to be missed. From the early days performing at the roller rink playing Thatll be the Day and Peggy Sue to the recording sessions with Decca and Coral, Danny takes you through the music of Buddy Holly in a way that can entertain any audience young or old. Tickets 20 For a preview click here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ig21USvRtg]. Show: NO BUDDY DOES IT BETTER Date: Friday 19th June 2026 Start: 7:30pm (Act 1: 50 mins) (Interval: 20 mins) (Act 2: 60 mins) Est. end: 9:50pm

Join the great Victorian novelist Charles Dickens as he brings to life one of the most famous ghost stories of all time. A tale of revenants and redemption, hauntings and humbug, seasonal spooks and sentiment. Jonathan Goodwin performs as Dickens in this one-man performance, co-directed by Goodwin and Gary Archer Tickets 15 Show: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Date: Sunday 08 November 2026 Start: 7:45pm (Act 1: 50 mins) (Interval: 20 mins) (Act 2: 40 mins) Est. end: 9:45pm

Opera Anywhere is delighted to present a new, vibrant production of Mozarts classic comedy, Cos fan tutte, directed by Tristan Stocks. This hilarious farce, edited and adapted in English, is performed in just two hours, bringing Mozart's timeless story to life with a unique twist. Set in early 20th-century Gibraltar, the plot revolves around a bold bet between Don Alfonso, Ferrando, and Guglielmo. Don Alfonso wagers that he can prove their girlfriends, Fiordiligi and Dorabella, are unfaithful, like "all women." What follows is a comedic exploration of love, fidelity, and deception. Join us for an evening of stunning music, clever wit, and engaging performances that reveal the heart and humour of this beloved opera. Suitable for all the family. Tickets adults 25, concessions 20, Under18s 15 Show: COSI FAN TUTTE - OPERA ANYWHERE Date: Friday 17th July 2026 Start: 7:00pm (Act 1: 65 mins) (Interval: 20 mins) (Act 2: 50 mins) Est. end: 9:25pm

Dead on Cue Written & performed by Mark Carey Produced by Giles Shenton Mark Carey (Into The Breach and What's Wrong with Benny Hill) has teamed up with Giles Shenton (Old Herbaceous, Three Men in a Boat, and Much Ado About Falstaff) to bring you a spooky thriller set in the same dressing room, during the same play, at the same theatre, but 60 years apart. During both time periods the theatre is hosting a performance of Hamlet where "time is out of joint" and something is rotten. What is the unearthly link between the two productions? How can the same things be happening to different people 60 years apart? What secrets have been buried in the old dressing room under the stage? Why are the actors fascinated by the old dressing room mirror? Just don't look into it......you might not like what you see! Youll leave believing that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in your philosophy. Mark Carey's Dead on Cue is a brilliantly crafted thriller that combines elements of suspense, horror, and drama. Its unique premise, compelling narrative, and outstanding performance make it a must-see for anyone who enjoys a good mystery with a supernatural twist. Sherborne Studio Theatre Review Tickets 15, concessions 14.50

There is a knock at the door of Millicent Garrett Fawcetts home at 2 Gower Street, Bloomsbury. Lady Ottoline Morrell has crossed from her home at 44 Bedford Square to express her condolences for the loss of a beloved sister. Across the Square depicts an imagined encounter between two sharply contrasting women, each of whom inhabits very different spheres. As patroness of the Bloomsbury Group, Ottolines vast circle of friends includes Prime Ministers and novelists, painters and philosophers whilst Millicent has dedicated her life to the crusade for womens suffrage. Two world views are about to collide over a glass of sherry. Across the Square is a one act show which has a running time of 70 mins. Tickets 15, concessions 12 Show: ACROSS THE SQUARE Date: Sunday 04 October 2026 Start: 7:45pm (Act 1: 70 mins) (Interval: 0 mins) Est. end: 9:05pm

This sensational show brings you many of the greatest hits of the 60s, from the biggest artists of the time, including, Beatles, Frankie Valli, Searchers, Hollies, Roy Orbison, Drifters, and many more. A show full of energy, which will have the audience, foot tapping and singing along with this great band. A completely live performance, from a five piece band, with a big sound. Tickets 15

Ladies in Lavender by Shaun McKenna is an evocative, heart-warming story of unfulfilled dreams and unrequited love. Based on the hit film screenplay by Charles Dance starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, and on the original short story by William J. Locke, Ladies In Lavender tells the tale of two sisters Ursula and Janet who live in a close-knit fishing village in picturesque Cornwall, in 1936.When a handsome and talented young Polish violinist bound for America is washed ashore, the Widdington sisters take him under their wing and nurse him back to health. However, the presence of the mysterious young man disrupts their peaceful lives and the community in which they live. This amateur production of Ladies in Lavender is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk [http://www.concordtheatricals.co.uk] Tickets 10 to 12 Saturday matinee added!

In the quiet suburbia of 1960s Ruislip, the Jacksons believe they are living an ordinary, peaceful life until a stranger arrives. Claiming to be from Scotland Yard, the man insists their home is needed for a covert surveillance operation. As agents move in and secrets deepen, paranoia creeps closer to home. Why the Jacksons? Why this street? And what are their neighbours really hiding? Inspired by a true story, Pack of Lies follows Bob and Barbara Jackson, their teenage daughter and their lively Canadian neighbours in this gripping drama about friendship, truth and betrayal. Dont miss your chance to uncover the truth! This amateur production of Pack Of Lies is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk [http://www.concordtheatricals.co.uk] Tickets adults 12, concessions Saturday matinee added!

The magic Flute directed and adapted for Opera Anywhere by Tristan Stocks, performed with an English Translation A young man with a passion for reading discovers a book about a fantastical world in which cruel darkness is defeated by the light. Drawn-in by the magic of the story, he becomes lost in his own adventure. On his journey, he meets the Queen of the Night and her rival, the mighty Sarasto, high priest of the sun. The Queen and her Three Ladies charge him with a quest, to rescue the Queens beautiful daughter Pamina, who has been kidnapped by Monostatos, a mean and greedy servant working for Sarastro. Guided by Three Boys and Accompanied by the bird-catcher Papageno, Tamino sets out on a journey in search of love, truth and honour! Will Tamino escape the serpent? Will he find his love, Pamina and will he discover the truth about the Queen and Sarastro? Take a magical journey with Opera Anywheres production of The Magic Flute at a venue near you and the truth will out! Tickets adults 25, concessions 20, Under18s 15 Show: THE MAGIC FLUTE - OPERA ANYWHERE Date: Saturday 18th July 2026 Start: 7:00pm (Act 1: 50 mins) (Interval: 20 mins) (Act 2: 50 mins) Est. end: 9:10pm

Thame and Haddenham Pop Choirs Concert Thame Pop Choir is delighted to return to the Players Theatre for their concert joined by Haddenham Pop Choir. BNw members always welcome at both choirs. The local community is at the heart of the Pop Choirs, who have also performed at local clubs and care homes, including Thame Senior Friendship Club, Thame Memories Caf, Chinnor Stroke Club, Meadowcroft Care Home and Cuttlebrook Hall Care Home. In addition, the choirs have donated to local and national charities. This performance includes the latest selection from a wide-ranging repertoire of much-loved and popular songs with beautiful harmonies, performed as always with the choirs hallmark energy and enthusiasm and there may be an opportunity to join in too! Tickets 8 Show: THAME AND HADDENHAM POP CHOIRS Date: Friday 15th May 2026 Start: 7:45pm (Act 1: 50 mins) (Interval: 20 mins) (Act 2: 50 mins) Est. end: 9:55pm

The Players Theatre welcomes the return ofOpera Anywhere [https://operaanywhere.com/]with two performances of Gilbert and Sullivan'sHMS Pinafore. Also known as The Lass Who Loved a Sailor, this timeless classic with a twist tells of mismatched love across different social classes. Will love prevail? Climb aboard and find out. These performances are in aid of the Mayor of Thame charities:Red Kite Family Centre [https://www.redkitefamilycentre.org/]&Thame Youth Projects [https://www.thameyouthprojects.org.uk/]. Tickets: Adults 20, concessions 18, under 18s 10, under 12s 5

BLONDISH bring to life the classic Blondie hits, like Heart of Glass, Call Me, Maria, One Way Or Another, Atomic, Denis, Sunday Girl, Hanging On The Telephone, Rapture, Dreaming, Union City Blue, The Tide is High and many more. BLONDISH are the ultimate Blondie tribute band - no other tribute band comes as close to reproducing the sound of one of the greatest late 70s/early 80s New Wave bands. The five-piece band is made up of some of the countrys top musicians who are committed to using their wealth of experience, and attention to detail, to deliver a stunning show that fulfils their mission of doing justice to one of the most original and talented bands that New York has ever produced. Tickets 22.50

The plot of Design for Living can be summed up in Leos line: The actual facts are so simple. I love you. You love me. You love Otto. I love Otto.Otto loves you. Otto loves me. There now! Start to unravel from there. Cowards sparkling, irreverent and radical drama was written in 1932. Banned in the UK for its daring depiction of a mnage a trois it was produced on Broadway to immense acclaim. Written for the glamorous Broadway partnership of the Lunts (Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt) with Coward himself playing Leo, it caused a sensation. Less often produced than the better known Private Lives or Hay Fever, the play proclaims Cowards playful and daring genius while the themes it touches on (personal freedom, sexual identity, the costs of a hedonistic lifestyle outside of societies norms) remain as relevant now in the age of internet relationships as ever. Witty and erudite, Cowards dialogue drips with humour and irony but as ever contains huge darker truths about the human condition. This amateur production of Design for Living is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk Tickets adults 12, concessions 10

The Alter Eagles are an experienced, authentic Eagles tribute band. Formed in 2003, they perform the whole repertoire of Eagles tracks, from tasteful country rock – complete with full harmonies – through to hard rocking numbers, showcasing the Eagles’ trademark duelling electric guitars. The current set comprises material from 35 years of Eagles’ performances, up to and including 2007’s Long Road Out Of Eden. Lauded for their accuracy, the Alter Eagles are a tribute to the Eagles, pure and simple and in a typical two hour set play many of the band’s greatest hits, including ‘Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’, ‘How Long’, ‘Lyin’ Eyes’, ‘Take It Easy’ and ‘One Of These Nights’.

Let us take you back in time with the music of two kings of rock and roll. With hit songs: Jealousy, Like I’ve Never Been Gone, Maybe Tomorrow, Love Me Tender, Can’t Help Falling in Love, Don’t be Cruel, Teddy Bear and Taking you Halfway to Paradise.

Tony Long has been solving cryptic crosswords for well over 60 years he estimates around 20,000 of them in all. He has also been compiling them for half that time and still provides the regular cryptic crossword for Chiltern View magazine. He has developed a fascinating illustrated talk that explains the mysteries of these puzzles. In it he gives his three golden rules and goes through the ten different types of clue that will be encountered, from anagrams to synonyms. He starts with the history of the cryptic crossword and ends with helpful tips on ways to solving them. Along the way there are dozens of examples of clues and how they can be solved. Cracking Cryptics is a must for all crossword fans from the novice to the aficionado - or simply for those who simply want to find out what the fuss is all about. Tickets 5 Show: CRACKING CRYPTICS Date: Saturday 06 June 2026 Start: 7:45pm (Act 1: 45 mins) (Interval: 20 mins) (Act 2: 45 mins) Est. end: 9:45pm

Take a step back to the heady days of the 1960's, with the discovery of a new British group from Liverpool, called THE GROTTLES! Songs, dances and laughs with 60's inspired routines and an original script. Come dressed up in your 60's gear and join in the fun!

Take a step back to the heady days of the 1960's, with the discovery of a new British group from Liverpool, called THE GROTTLES! Songs, dances and laughs with 60's inspired routines and an original script. Come dressed up in your 60's gear and join in the fun!