As You Like It

OPENING NIGHT TICKETS JUST £15.00

Stafford Shakespeare proudly presents AS YOU LIKE IT in Summer 2027.

Often called The Bard’s quintessential comedy, this warm-hearted tale of love gone astray – and back again – has delighted audiences for centuries.

Follow Rosalind as she flees persecution in the royal court and escapes to the magical Forest of Arden.

Along with her loyal cousin Celia, her fool Touchstone, and her potential suitor Orlando, the group of loveable characters shed their social statuses and identities.

Through clever disguises, chirpy debates, and multiple interwoven romances, love brings everyone together for a memorable finale that will leave you all aglow.

‘All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players’ (Act 2, Scene 7)

Peter Pan

A Gatehouse Summer School production, kindly sponsored by BELLWAY HOMES.

We’re flying high this summer with the little boy who never grew up!

When Peter flies into a London nursery and teaches the Darling children to fly, they are whisked away to Neverland – a magical world of fairies, mermaids and the villainous Captain Hook.

Join us for this fantastic family adventure packed with laughter, music and magical moments.

Early booking advised – tickets just £6.00!

Classic Film Afternoon – The Birds

A wealthy San Francisco socialite pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California town that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre when birds of all kinds suddenly begin to attack people.

Classic Film Afternoon – Brighton Rock

In Brighton in 1935, small-time gang leader Pinkie Brown murders a journalist and later desperately tries to cover his tracks but runs into trouble with the police, a few witnesses, and a rival gang.

Ed Byrne

Ed just wants to live a life free of hassles or drama.

He feels he’s earned it, but the world has other plans for him. Come, hear the conquistador of petty gripes air his grievances with a world hell bent on irritating the bejeezus out of us all and, who knows, perhaps it will make you feel better about your own bouts of impotent rage.

✭✭✭✭✭ “Hilarious… verging on greatness ” ROLLING STONE UK

✭✭✭✭✭ “Fantastically funny ” EVENING STANDARD

✭✭✭✭✭ “Funny above all else ” CHORTLE

✭✭✭✭✭”Masterful… a must-see performance” ENTERTAINMENT NOW

✭✭✭✭✭ “Ed Byrne breaks the five-star rating system to the point where multiples of stars could be added ” BROADWAYBABY

✭✭✭✭ “Dead funny… the Irish comic is in great form ” DAILY MAIL

✭✭✭✭1/2 “Byrne is disarmingly hilarious” METRO

✭✭✭✭ “Just glorious” THE TIMES

“Byrnes skill is to make you think you know where he’s going, only for him to spin you round in another direction leaving you breathless with his skill and audacity and laughing with him at his world view.” EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS

 

Classic Film Afternoon – Three Coins in the Fountain

Three American women working in Rome, Italy share a spacious apartment and the desire to find love and marriage. Each one experiences a few bumps in her journey to romance.

Tommy Cooper – Have I Got Time for More?

Tommy Cooper, one of the greatest ever comedians, is back!

Expertly performed by Phil Hoyles – the UK’s Number One impersonator – he brings you all of the ‘tom’-foolery, jokes, songs, laughs, magic, failed magic, and energy, that the original funnyman presented all those years ago!

Renowned theatre magazine “The Stage” describes Phil’s portrayal as “a carbon copy in look, voice and humour” and “as near to the genuine article as you can get”!

He’s got the height, the laugh and the Fez – all we need is you!

Come along and join us for a trip down memory lane, a jolly good laugh and an evening of belly-aching nostalgia.

This show is also being produced by Cattle Productions Ltd. who have a distinguished reputation in the revival and recreation of classic comedy, ensuring that these true icons are never forgotten.

We are also supporting local charity: Staffordshire Women’s Aid from the proceeds.

Thank Abba For The Music

Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves. Thank ABBA For The Music is an epic two-hour ABBA-fest that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most phenomenal bands.

Expect all of ABBA’s iconic hits including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! SOS, Waterloo, Take A Chance On Me, Voulez-Vous and many more!

Featuring a dynamic cast of outstanding singers, dazzling choreography and interactive video projection – early booking is advised for what promises to be a high-octane extravaganza for ABBA-lovers everywhere.

As always ABBA and 70’s fancy dress is optional…but encouraged!

(Disclaimer: Thank ABBA For The Music is a tribute show and is not affiliated or endorsed by the original artist or management company.)

Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan

Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2027, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour – Lions and Tigers and Bears.

Join Gordon as he recounts thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more.  Learn about the heart-stopping moments, the mud, sweat, and tears, and the tender interactions that have shaped his extraordinary career.

Gordon Buchanan has dedicated his life to exploring the untamed beauty of the natural world, from the bamboo forests of China to the snowy landscapes of Russia, from the towering Himalayas to the depths of the Amazon. His mission: to capture the majestic big cats and bears on film and reveal their secrets to a global audience.

Book your tickets now and don’t miss the opportunity to be inspired in an afternoon of adventure, awe and wonder!

 

Forbidden Nights

Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating over a decade of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips!

Unleash your inhibitions and dive into a new fantasy world as this hot and hilarious show guarantees unforgettable memories. Discover why over 300,000 people have been blown away by Forbidden Nights!

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, planning the ultimate hen party, or just looking for the perfect girls’ night out, look no further!