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Celtic Illusion

EXTRA SHOW ADDED AT 4.30PM DUE TO HUGE DEMAND

Prepare to be spellbound by one of the world’s most unique and exhilarating stage productions — Celtic Illusion.

The Irish dance and grand illusion phenomenon that has dazzled audiences across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada, and the USA is finally making its premiere United Kingdom tour in 2026.

Fusing the thunderous rhythm of Irish dance with mind-blowing magic, Celtic Illusion breaks boundaries like never before. This jaw-dropping spectacle blends the traditional with the contemporary — think the pulse of Fosse, the flair of Michael Jackson, and the power of Broadway — in a show that is truly one of a kind.

Created by Anthony Street, acclaimed illusionist and former lead of Lord of the Dance, the show stars world-class dancers from productions like Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Set to a soaring original score and remastered classics by award-winning composer Angela Little, every moment is crafted to captivate.

With stunning choreography, breathtaking illusions, and limitless energy, Celtic Illusion will leave you in awe — and wanting more.

Experience the magic. Believe the hype. Book now.

 

Show Information: Duration: 110 minutes with interval

Age Range: Suitable for all ages, recommended for 5+

Warnings: Haze use, and strobe effects during the performance

Walk Right Back

Immerse yourself in a wave of pure rock and roll nostalgia with Walk Right Back!

Presented by the creators of That’ll Be The Day, this show recounts the tale of those two Kentucky boys who created unparalleled vocal magic – The Everly Brothers.

Brace yourself for a thrilling journey from their roots in Kentucky to their glorious reunion at London’s Royal Albert Hall, boasting signature guitar riffs and those unforgettable harmonies, and featuring smash-hits like ‘Bye Bye Love,’ ‘Wake Up Little Susie’ and ‘All I Have To Do Is Dream’, each rendition is performed with infectious energy and captures the heartfelt essence of The Everly Brothers.

The Man Who Was Magic

Dare to believe in magic as the UK’s #1 magic show returns with a completely new and uplifting production for 2025.
You’re invited to a night of wonder, as secrets unravel and the impossible becomes possible.

Following an unprecedented 5 years of sold-out shows around the world – this five star magic show guarantees to leave you aching with laughter & dizzy in disbelief.
Presented by world-renowned award winning magician James Phelan, the first magician in history to sell out a solo-run at The Magic Circle – and most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after he correctly predicted the lottery.
Don’t miss what The Standard calls “An unforgettable evening we can’t stop talking about”. ★★★★★

‘This isn’t a show for people who want to see magic on stage. This is for people who want to feel it’ (World Magic Review)
★★★★★

‘One of the most endearing factors is seeing amazed faces young and old. This show has many moments like that’ (BBC Sounds) ★★★★★

‘Magic is in his bones. Disbelief. Flabbergasted. Stunned’ (Henley Herald)

‘Barely skips a beat. One to watch in the world of magic’ (The List)

‘Joel Dommett meets David Blaine’ (The Sun)

All new material for 2025. Tickets limited and will sell out quickly.

 

An Evening with Toyah

A singer and actor, a TV host and author, a BRIT Award winner and a film star – Toyah has worn many hats during a remarkable career spanning more than 50 years. The High Priestess of Punk burst onto the scene in 1976 as she forged dual careers as a musician and actress who featured at The National Theatre and London’s Royal Court. Her role in Quadrophenia made her a household name and soon after she gate-crashed the charts with It’s A Mystery, I Want To Be Free, and Thunder In The Mountains, as the album, Anthem, earned a gold disc, and BRIT Award Best Female as well as a BRIT Nomination for British Breakthrough Act. She married King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp in 1986, and she starred opposite Sir Laurence Olivier and The Who’s Roger Daltrey, among others. Acting, presenting, performing, headlining tours, and releasing 23 studio albums continued her unique story and now it’s time to reflect. With a new book in the offing, Toyah is hitting the road for an extensive UK tour in which she’ll sing favourite hits and tell stories from her remarkable career.

Fact-file
https://toyahwillcox.com/toyah-willcox-biography/
Toyah has recorded and released 23 studio albums and six live albums.
The album Anthem was certified Gold and spent 46 weeks on the UK album chart in the 1980s. It returned to the official UK Top 40 album chart in 2022 when it was remastered & reissued. The albums The Changeling and live album Toyah! Toyah! Toyah! were both certified Silver along with Silver-selling singles I Want To Be Free and It’s A Mystery.
Toyah was awarded Best Female Singer at the British Rock & Pop Awards in February 1982. Toyah was also nominated for a BRIT Award for Best Female Singer in the same year.

VIP Meet & Greet (goody bag, photograph, autograph, front rows) – 6:00pm start

 

MAGIC DOUBLE BILL: ANDREW FROST AND TOM BRACE

Join magicians Tom Brace and Andrew Frost for an evening of magic as they preview their brand new shows ahead of this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

Tom Brace

Join Tom on a journey through the best tricks and illusions from magical history as he navigates what it really takes to become a legend of magic.

‘Charmed, amazed and delighted in equal measure! ★★★★★ James O’Brien, LBC

‘A hot ticket!’ ★★★★ WorldMagicReview

‘Where the real magic happens’ ★★★★ One4Review

Andrew Frost

Andrew’s recent success led to being described as the ‘greatest card magician in the world’. Come and find out if it’s true.

‘A brilliant magician’ Derren Brown

‘A phenomenon’ David Blaine

Age 12+

Janet Street Porter Is Off The Leash

From a bolshy child with a Welsh-speaking budgie to National Treasure, Janet Street-Porter’s life (and language) has always been colourful.

As a broadcaster, television executive and newspaper editor she was at the forefront of some of Britain’s most enduring cultural moments.

Now she finds herself with a senior railcard and four ex-husbands.

The nation’s favourite pissed-off pensioner brings comedy, tragedy and gossip in equal measure, a tour de force rant against growing old gracefully.

Often imitated but rarely equalled, in the words of her good friend Elton, “the bitch is back”!

Glenn Moore

“The best showcase of pure joke-writing skill” (Guardian).

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore has written too many jokes again.

Expect a fast-paced whirlwind of punchlines from one of the greatest joke-writers of his generation. As seen on Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week, Cats Does Countdown. As heard on The Dave Berry Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio, The News Quiz, Just A Minute, and his own Radio 4 series Glenn Moore’s Almanac.

Ian Stone is ‘Looking for the Wow’

Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide to disease, decay and death.

Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing and maybe a smidge of wonderful? A forest canopy opening onto a huge vista would be enchanting for some, but my ancestors wandered in the desert for forty years, I think we’ve been outdoors enough.

Others get their fix from the spiritual, but I’ve been harbouring a grudge against God since my mother stopped me going to Arsenal after my Barmitzvah.

Forty nine years ago. ’God will be watching’ she said.

Well, at least he got to see the game. The point is, life could be so much better so I’m on the lookout. Come and join me on the hunt.

Love, Ian

About Ian

Ian Stone is a hugely experienced broadcaster, podcaster and writer and a brilliantly funny comedian. He performs at major comedy festivals and venues globally. His popular posts and reels on social media have quickly earned him a following of over 60k across BlueSky, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, amassing millions of views.

In the last three years, Ian has performed his one-man shows at the Edinburgh Festival to packed rooms and great reviews. In 2023, he won the prestigious Spirit of the Fringe Award. He took his last show on tour across the UK, finishing with a sold-out performance at London’s Comedy Store. Ian recently returned from making his debut at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. He will be returning to Edinburgh with Looking for the Wow before kicking off his UK tour.

Aside from stand-up comedy, Ian co-hosted the award-winning Rock ‘N’ Roll Football show on Absolute Radio for five years with Ian Wright. He currently presents a very popular (50k downloads per episode), twice-weekly Arsenal podcast, Handbrake Off, for The Athletic. A live version of the podcast recently sold out Leicester Square Theatre in London. Ian is also a regular contributor on Times Radio. His book To Be Someone was published in 2020 and has received nearly 500 four- and five-star reviews on Amazon.

Musical Theatre Stafford presents Rock of Ages

Musical Theatre Stafford Presents Rock Of Ages, the smash-hit musical with over 25 classic rock anthems.

Travel back to the 80s – where dreams are as big as the hair – for a classic love story, utter hilarity and epic live music!

Featuring hits from Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Europe and many more!

Set in The Bourbon Room, Sunset Strip’s last legendary rock and roll venue, aspiring rock star Drew longs for new girl Sherrie, a small-town girl with stars in her eyes. But when developers sweep into town with plans to turn the beloved strip into a mall, everyone’s future is on the line!

With the help of mega rockstar Stacee Jaxx, hapless barmen Dennis and Lonny, rebellious city planner-turned protestor Regina and the eclectic cast of groupies, hippies and rockers. Can the gang save the Sunset Strip before it’s too late?

Early bird £3.00 off each ticket until 15th June with code ROCK3

10% off 10 or more tickets

14+ parental guidance advised for under-16s

 

 

Uptown Girl – The Billy Joel Collection

Drawing from six decades of smash-hits and more than 160 million records sold worldwide, Uptown Girl – The Billy Joel Collectioncelebrates the legacy of one of the greatest American musicians of all time.

This stunning new stage production features a full-band dedicated to bringing both authenticity and electrifying energy, recreating iconic performances from the archives including Billy’s appearance on The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1978, his iconic Wembley Concert in 1984 and the seminal ‘Live In Long Island’.

This roof-raising two hour staged concert features non-stop hits including: ‘My Life’, ‘Just The Way You Are’, ‘The Longest Time’, ‘An Innocent Man’, ‘New York State of Mind’, ‘She’s Always A Woman’, ‘Tell Her About It’, ‘Piano Man’, ‘Uptown Girl’ and many more.