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Just Macbeth

The perfect show for Shakespeare lovers and sceptics alike!

Journey to medieval Scotland for this perfect introduction into Shakespeare for audiences young and old. Just Macbeth!i’s by far the stupidest version of Shakespeare’s great big gory tragedy you might ever see.

Our story follows school-aged Andy, Danny and Lisa as they prepare their homework presentation: an extract featuring the three witches.

On reciting their lines and concocting their potion, they are transported back to medieval Scotland!

Exploring the themes and story of Macbeth through the eyes of our three hapless heroes, this hilarious and irreverent take on Shakespeare’s classic tragedy will have the audience in stitches!

John Robertson Plays With His Audience

★★★★ “A force of nature” – Daily Telegraph
Top 10 Best-Reviewed Shows Edinburgh Fringe 2024
“A punk rock Robin Williams” – Fringesider

New tour show for 2025! 90 minutes of improv, mayhem, gaming comedy, crowdwork and songs from the UK’s most manic comic on his first-ever stand-up tour! Best known for his high-octane improvisation and game show The Dark Room, come get played with!

First half: In this joyous anarchic geeky rant Mr Robertson unleashes 40 years of his love of videogames and geek culture and spares no sacred hedgehog or dorky incel in his quest to make fun of every niche interest he has. From the highest of platinum trophies to the lowest reaches of internet influencers, this is a history of gaming unlike any other.*

*In the sense that the man presenting it has social skills, limited though they be.

Second half: John presents his acclaimed EdFringe show The Human Hurricane – expect sex, crowdsurfs, crowdwork, songs, callbacks to the first half, and somehow even less structure!

 

The Nutcracker performed by Imperial Classical Ballet

Imperial Classical Ballet ® presents The Nutcracker – A lavish Ballet of festive season

Featuring a large live Orchestra.

After last year’s success, Imperial Classical Ballet® returns this year to the Gatehouse to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker.

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to your local theatre for a dazzling production of the most famous ballet in the world – The Nutcracker.

Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic, and love are just some of the elements that will be brought together. A highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

This ballet continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of all generations across the world.

It is a truly captivating piece of theatre, a wonderful introduction to ballet whilst retaining its appeal for anyone who is familiar with it.

Join us this Autumn, to see The Nutcracker, the eternal seasonal favourite!

Ode To Joyce

Joyce Grenfell was one of the greatest female entertainers of the twentieth century, loved the world over for her hilarious and beautifully observed monologues and songs, as well as numerous film, television and radio appearances.

Her legacy continued through the work of Victoria Wood, who cited her as being a great influence, as well as an array of female comedians including Miranda Hart.

First conceived in honour of her centenary year and playing to sell-out audiences at the Edinburgh Festival, this revue has been delighting audiences ever since.

In this gem of nostalgia, which recreates the setting of one of Joyce’s stage shows, Cheryl Knight ‘absolutely captures her spirit’ (Everything Theatre). Woven between the well-known songs and monologues are some of her more delicate and poignant pieces, as well as some rare and exclusive material.

Truly a labour of love, this show brings back to life an extraordinary entertainer.

Andrew Lawrence – Still on the Naughty Step

SOLD OUT: EXTRA DATE NOW ADDED – MAY 8

Viral YouTube comedy phenomenon, Andrew Lawrence, takes his hard-edged satire on the road.

The ‘Live at the Apollo’, multiple award-winning stand-up star, has spent twenty years touring comedy clubs and festivals around the world, honing his craft to perfection.

Having been ‘cancelled’ twice for his unflinching, uproarious political humour, Andrew Lawrence has come back stronger each time, unstoppable in the face of censorship, selling out venues wherever he goes.

Now at the top of his game, following on from the huge success of his online videos- where he relentlessly pokes fun at Britain’s clown show political establishment – Andrew Lawrence is bringing his funniest show yet around the UK, a night of guaranteed belly laughs from one of this country’s very best comedians.

The Spooktastic Halloween Show

The Spooktastic Halloween Show! A musical, interactive, comedy adventure for the whole
family!

Back by popular demand, Dantastic Productions return to the Gatehouse theatre with a brand-new, high-energy Halloween extravaganza!

Join Dantastic and his spooky sidekicks on a magical adventure to find the most epic Halloween party in town! Get ready for a fast paced, action-packed show full of catchy songs, toe-tapping dances, magical surprises, outrageous comedy characters, and classic panto-style mayhem. It’s Halloween fun like you’ve never seen before!

Don’t forget your fancy dress for the best Halloween party in Stafford – Dantastic style!

Jack Off The Beanstalk – Adults Only Pantomime

Get ready for the udderly cheeky, naughtiest version of Jack and the Beanstalk you’ve ever dared to see! 🐮

Warning: this is not your childhood fairy tale—unless your bedtime stories came with a parental advisory!

In this fabulously filthy twist, Dame Trott’s farm is in shambles… Desperate to rescue the farm, our hero Jack heads to the cattle market to save the day but is milked by the fiendish Fleshlight into handing over their beloved cow Daisy for a handful of “magic beans”

Will Flicking their Magic Beans save the day? 🫘

Will we have to get our chopper out? 🪓

Will Daisy get milked? 🥛

Exactly how big is this Beanstalk? 🫛

Full of filthy innuendos, outrageous outuendos, laugh-out-loud routines and plenty of bean-tickling antics for you to join in with. Expect more naughty twists than you can shake your giant beanstalk at.

Leave the little ones at home, and help us Jack Off the Beanstalk… it’s big one 🍆

ADULTS ONLY

 

Comedy in The MET – October

Our legendary comedy nights are what keeps you laughing as the year goes on!

Don’t miss three laugh-out-loud comics fearlessly taking to the mic in front of what’s sure to be a sell-out audience.

Book early to make sure you don’t miss out…

Comedy in The MET – September

You know about our legendary comedy nights, right? Nice. Get in, quick.

Don’t miss three laugh-out-loud comics fearlessly taking to the mic in front of what’s sure to be a sell-out audience.

Book early to make sure you don’t miss out…

Beatlemania

2025 sees the 60th anniversary of the Beatles 2nd film and 5th album “Help!” and also the 6th album “Rubber Soul”.

The “Ticket to Ride in ‘25” tour will feature a lot of songs from 1965 including Help, Yesterday, Day Tripper, Nowhere Man, and Norwegian Wood.

The rest of the show will include as many other massive songs as possible…She Loves you, I Want To Hold Your Hand, I Feel fine, Yellow Submarine, All You Need is Love, Penny Lane, Hey Jude, Something, Get Back and so many more. . .

Every song is a winner in this note-perfect musical love letter to the Fab Four.

From their mop-top beginnings to the psychedelic highs of Sgt Pepper and beyond, all the biggest hits feature.

This highly acclaimed production brings The Beatles to life, live on stage.

Stunning attention to detail – from the original musical instruments and stitch perfect costumes even down to Lennon and McCartney’s on-stage banter – combines with superb vocals and sublime musicianship.

Money can’t buy you love, but it can get you seats for an evening to remember featuring the biggest and best songs ever recorded, performed live in concert.

Get your ticket to ride back in time in style with the incredible Beatlemania.