Join the students of Stafford Music School for an entertaining afternoon of live music. From Billie Eilish to Fleetwood Mac to the theme from Bluey, there is something for everyone to enjoy! 🎶
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CLASSIC FILM AFTERNOONS: A hot drink, a cake and a great film – all for just £6.00 (£10.00 for two).
In occupied Germany in 1949, American military officer Jefferson Pike (James Garner) wakes up in a U.S. Army hospital with no memory of the previous five years.
A kindly military psychiatrist (Rod Taylor) and his coolly detached nurse (Eva Marie Saint) draw out Pike’s last clear memories, which are of General Eisenhower’s final briefing for the Normandy invasion in June 1944.
Soon, Pike realizes that his doctor and nurse are not who they claim to be, and that he is in great danger.
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This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it.
He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes…and there’s a bit about tomatoes.
You might know him from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or Radio 4. Or that time he stood for the Scottish National Party, fought a hard campaign, but in the end had to respect the wishes of the people of Cardiff.
A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.
WARNING: Contains jokes from the start.
‘He’s fast, absurd and very Funny’ Radio Times
‘No-one can touch Jones when he hits his stride’ The Guardian
Discover the Secrets Hidden in Death with Dr Richard Shepherd – LIVE on Stage This Autumn 2025.
Step into the world of the forensic investigation of sudden and suspicious death with Dr Richard Shepherd, the UK’s most distinguished forensic pathologist, as he returns to theatres with his captivating new tour: Unnatural Causes – Time of Death. Following his acclaimed 2021 and 2022 tours, Dr Shepherd brings audiences an unmissable evening exploring the mysteries of life, death, and many minutes in between.
In the realm of forensic pathology time is crucial and holds the key to understanding the truth behind accidents, murders and unexplained deaths – whether it’s the exact moment of death needed to help solve a crime, or how long it would take to die or an understanding what happens in the minutes, days and weeks after death. All these different times help interpret the truths a body can tell. Providing you ask the right questions.
Unnatural Causes – Time of Death, explores why the understanding of the passing of time is one of the most important factors in unravelling the secrets of a life cut short.
With over 23,000 autopsies to his name, Dr Shepherd has worked on the cases that defined our times: The Spy in the Bag (Gareth Williams), the Hungerford Massacre, the sinking of the Marchioness, Joy, Gardner, the Princess Diana Inquiry, 9/11 terrorist attack, Jo Cox MP, London Bombings, Russian assassination squads and more. From facing serial killers to uncovering the truth behind freak accidents, his work has brought justice to many, overturned unsafe convictions and has shed light into humanity’s darkest corners.
Now, he invites you to look with him behind the headlines to understand the truths. From the chilling crime scenes to the silent evidence left behind by those long dead. Dr Shepherd will reveal the painstaking process of solving the ultimate puzzles of life and death.
But this is not just a night of forensic medicine and science, it’s a deeply personal insight of a man who has spent decades walking the line between life and death. ‘Unnatural Causes – Time of Death’ offers a rare glimpse of how short life can be, how untimely death can be. And ultimately how a life surrounded by tragedy has shaped Dr Shepherd’s perspective on life. And the ultimate costs of his extraordinary career.
Join the man who has faced death head-on and solved some of its greatest mysteries for an evening that promises to be utterly gripping, profoundly moving, and full of unexpected revelations. Whether you’re a true crime enthusiast, fascinated by forensic medicine and science, or simply curious about the human condition, this is a very timely show and one that is not to be missed.
BACK DUE TO HUGE DEMAND
Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is back. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences return over and over again for more than 25 years. Enjoy numbers from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, West Side Story, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon, Hamilton and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables!
The concert tour will feature Andy Reiss, David Fawcett, Katie Leeming and Sarah Ryan who have all played principal roles in both the West End and UK Tours of Les Misérables, together with a live band who capture the feel of the original orchestrations of the chosen musicals.
To this day every musical note is still played and sung live – very rare indeed. Beyond the Barricade gives musical theatre songs a bold concert format treatment – but with the conviction and intention to deliver the material as if the audience are watching the original performance.
An intimate evening filled with honest conversations, hilarious anecdotes, and plenty of surprises.
Expect lots of his famously strong opinions – on everything from sheep (“stupid”) to celebrities, farming, alongside unique rural insights.
Ask Kaleb your burning questions, hear untold stories, and laugh along with his deadpan humour and hear about his entrepreneurial and business ideas that have helped him rise above the challenges that face British farmers today.
Fresh from quitting his job as a nuclear engineer, Jack Rhodes somehow ended up as runner-up on Britain’s Got Talent… and now he’s bringing the madness to Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford!
With a background in close-up magic and stand-up comedy, Jack’s racked up over 250 million views with his ‘comedy, magic and nonsense’ videos—firmly establishing himself as a magician who doesn’t take himself (or magic) too seriously.
But this isn’t your typical ‘ta-da’ magic show.
It’s a fast-paced, highly original mix of magic and media—packed with slick visuals, perfectly timed video effects, and big, theatrical moments.
All delivered with a healthy dose of Northern mischief. Expect a night of tricks and giggles that redefines what a comedy magic show can be.
One minute you’ll be laughing out loud, the next you’ll be wondering “how on earth did he do that?!” Join Jack for a one-of-a-kind evening that’s part magic show, part comedy gig, and entirely unlike anything you’ve seen before. Discover why Simon Cowell calls him “one in a million”… and why Jack’s dad calls him “a part-time wizard, full-time moron.”
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Showcasing local dance talent in 2025! Book early to avoid disappointment.
Saturday Hive:
Mini Movers, Juniors, Cygnets, In Sync, Show Stoppers, Hot Shots, Divas, Comp Squad
Sunday Hive:
Triple Threat, Euphoria, Swans, Stafford Strutters, Elite, All Stars, Rising Stars, Comp Squad
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!
★★★★ “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!
