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Our legendary comedy nights are steaming into 2025! 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.
Plus, it’s Valentine’s Day, so there’s your romantic night out sorted!
Book early to make sure you don’t miss out…
The UK’s biggest country music export The Shires have announced an intimate acoustic tour for 2024.
The two of us tour will see Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes tour the length and breadth of the UK performing all their classic tracks.
The Shires achievements speak for themselves: three consecutive UK Top 3 albums, four number 1 UK Country albums, 100 million+ streams, two Gold-certified records, and countless sold- out headline shows, including filling the prestigious Royal Albert Hall.
The Shires first broke through in 2014 with their single ‘Nashville Grey Skies’, a playful song about Britain needing its own country scene. And that’s something which they helped happen, starting with their 2015 debut Brave, which became the first ever Top 10 album by a UK country music artist. That success continued with a succession of hit albums: 2016’s My Universe, 2018’s Accidentally On Purpose, 2020’s Good Years and 2022’s 10 Year Plan.
Their authenticity saw them embraced by the Nashville scene immediately, leading to two CMA Awards, touring highlights including C2C Festival and shows as guests to Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, The Corrs and more.
Like all women who literally just celebrated their 35th birthday five years ago, Hayley Ellis is obsessed with true crime.
Sure, it’s not the most feminist of passions – but since when do we ever do what’s best for ourselves, however old we get?
Join Hayley as she navigates middle age – and as everyone agrees, the middle of anything is always the most delicious part (excluding Donuts, Avocados or plane seats), the joys of remaining (mostly) happily unmarried and the truly horrific journey of later-in-life contraception.Something for everyone.
As seen as tour support for Sarah Millican and Jason Manford.
“Sharp, clever, and very funny” – THE SUNDAY POST
“Ellis is a talent” – FEST MAG
Winner Best Show – NW Comedy Awards 2023
Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the stage in 2025 and 2026 with ‘Tango Passions’.
Accompanied by world-class Argentine Tango and Latin specialists, let the original Italian stallion take you on a journey to Buenos Aires and tell the tale of love, passion and lust set at the turn of the 20th century.
Featuring classic and modern Argentine Tango music from the likes of Astor Piazzolla and Gotan Project.
A sexy, steamy, passionate night not to be missed!
Age Recommendation 14+
May contain haze, smoke, pyrotechnics and flashing lights.
Running time: Approx 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the UK’s top comic magician.
Join him for an evening of ‘Tricks & Giggles’, as Pete brings his trademark blend of magic and comedy from the small screen to stages around the UK with this brand-new show. Expect impossible feats, sleight of hand and big laughs from one of magic’s most exciting performers!
As seen on Amazon’s Good Omens, ITV1’s Tonight at the London Palladium and The Next Great Magician, BBC1’s The John Bishop Show and The Sarah Millican Television Programme. He’s probably also popped up on your social media feeds with his mind-boggling and regularly viral magic videos.
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‘The man from Middlesbrough sets the pace for comedy-meets-magic in the 21st century’
The Times
‘The new poster-boy for British comedy magic’
The Telegraph
‘Seamless blending of quality magic and stand-up comedy. It is a joy to watch’
Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
‘The best magic tricks in the Universe’
Independent
★★★★★ The Mirror
★★★★★ Time Out
★★★★ Independent
★★★★ Scotsman
★★★★ Metro
The shops are playing Christmas songs, mince pies are on sale and the weather’s getting a bit nippy.
It can only mean one thing – IT’S PANTO TIME! (Ohhh yes it is!).
Book NOW for magical Mark Rhodes, dame David Phipps-Davis and super Samantha Spragg in SLEEPING BEAUTY!
When the wicked fairy’s evil curse causes the Princess to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into an enchanted sleep, can anyone rescue her from the magical slumber before it is too late?
What do you think?? Well with more jokes than EVER before, superb musical numbers, a live band and full professional cast this is set to be the biggest and best Gatehouse panto ever.
Also featuring panto veteran IAN BILLINGS as King Louis, TikTok sensation FINLAY MCKILLOP as Prince Rufus, Staffordshire star EMILY VINNICOMBE as Fairy Flutterby and sensational SOLEIL QUARLESS as Sleeping Beauty herself, there’s something for all the family in this laugh-a-minute show.
Make your dreams come true and join us for the sensational family pantomime Sleeping Beauty – it’s what Christmas is all about.
Family tickets: Two adults and two children, discount automatically applied at checkout.
Relaxed performance 11:00am Saturday 20th December 2025
British Sign Language performance 1:00pm Saturday 27th December 2025
Book your VIP Food and Drink panto package here!
Tramps like us . . .
Celebrate 41 years since the iconic Born in The USA album was first released with the world-class theatre production, The Sound of Springsteen.
Experience the pure rock ‘n’ roll euphoria of Bruce Springsteen as this outstanding show brings his iconic sound to life, taking you on a musical journey through the incredible catalogue, from Greetings from Asbury Park to 2020’s Ghosts via the legendary hits Born in the USA and Born to Run.
From high-octane vocals to the phenomenal stage production, every detail is meticulously crafted to transport you back to the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll.
Whether you’re a lifetime Springsteen fan or discovering his music for the first time, you will be captivated by the thundering guitars, iconic saxophone and powerful lyrics that defined generations.
Get ready to experience the legacy of The Boss and rock the night away!
Come and join Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor as they recreate the match that gripped a nation – the 1985 World Snooker Final. A record-breaking 18.5m TV viewers stayed up to watch the legendary match and this is your chance to see the rematch with snooker royalty as we recreate the final frame from that special night.
Snooker legend John Virgo is your host and referee for an evening guaranteed to include his famed, hilarious snooker impressions. A night not to be missed, there will also be a Q&A, providing you with the opportunity to pose the questions you always wanted to ask. . . .
A limited number of VIP meet and greet tickets are also available, which include seats closest to the stage.
Lee Mead, star of Television and award winning West End leading man, is back for 2025!
Lee shot to fame in 2007 on the BBC reality TV show ‘Any Dream Will Do’. Beating 10,000 other hopefuls in the live finals to be crowned as Joseph in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Lee has since starred in a wide range of stage productions, including ‘Wicked’, ‘Legally Blonde’, Chicago, ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ and most recently ‘We Will Rock You” at the London Coliseum last Summer. He has also released several successful albums that showcase his powerful vocals and impressive range.
This production features Lee’s outstanding live band and stunning musical arrangements. Selected songs from his musical influences and celebrate a career lasting over twenty years.
Join Lee for an evening of unforgettable music from the world of Musical Theatre, contemporary hits and his brand new EP.
A voice not to be missed!
LEE MEAD – BIOGRAPHY
LEE MEAD shot to prominence after winning the BBC series ‘Any Dream Will Do’ to take the role of Joseph in the West End in 2007. In June 2007 he released ‘Any Dream Will Do’ and ‘Close Every Door’. The songs entered the UK Singles Download Charts and peaked at No 2. Lee released his first album ‘Lee Mead’ in 2007 and his second album ‘Nothing Else Matters’ in 2009.
Lee returned to the West End in 2010 to take on the role of Fyero in the musical ‘Wicked’ to critical acclaim. He continued to pursue his solo singing career, taking his own show ‘An Evening with Lee Mead’ around the UK. He also starred in his own Christmas show at the London Coliseum in December 2010. Lee continued to tour the UK with his band throughout 2011 and in the same year played the lead male role, Emmett Forrest in the smash hit musical ‘Legally Blonde’ at the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End. The end of 2011 saw Lee touring his own sell out show in Japan with the National Polish Orchestra.
He joined the cast of BBC ‘Casualty’ as Nurse Ben ‘Lofty’ Chiltern in 2013, a role which was specifically created for him and which has proved a huge success for Lee and for the show. Despite being incredibly busy at the BBC, and in pantomime each Christmas and New Year, Lee found time to perform in his own concerts during 2014. He also returned to the West End’s legendary Garrick Theatre in December 2014 and 2015 with his own Christmas shows.
Lee took a 12-month leave of absence from ‘Casualty’ to take on the role of Caractacus Potts in a new touring production of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ from May-September 2016. He released his fourth album ‘Some Enchanted Evening’, which went into the Top 20 in February 2016 and toured with his own show of the same name throughout 2015/2016.
On December 2016 and January 2017 Lee was offered the opportunity to appear in pantomime at the legendary London Palladium with the world’s biggest pantomime producers, Qdos. He performed in ‘Cinderella’ as Prince Charming, alongside Julian Clary and Paul O’Grady, to great acclaim.
In May 2017, Lee was invited to join the cast of the BBC hit TV show, ‘Holby City’, to reprise the role of Ben ‘Lofty’ Chiltern. Lee remained at ‘Holby City’ for three years as a weekly favourite among fans of the show, attracting an audience of 5 million viewers each week.
In 2018, Lee headlined the “Stages Cruise Festival” with Michael Ball and appeared on stage with Don Black. Later that year Lee performed at the composer’s 80th birthday celebration ‘An Evening with Don Black’ which aired on BBC Radio 2.
Recently, Lee fulfilled one of his childhood ambitions by performing in front of the entire Royal Family at the Royal Albert Hall ‘Festival of Remembrance Concert’ alongside James Blunt, Leona Lewis and Rick Astley.
During his career to date, Lee has duetted with some of the world’s most popular artists, including Josh Groban, Susan Boyle and Donny Osmond to name a few. Having just finished another starring role in Qdos’ production of Aladdin, Lee is now writing and recording his 6th studio album.
Twitter: @leemeadofficial
BACK AFTER A HILARIOUS SHOW IN 2024
Improv Wolves is a short form comedy improvisation group featuring some of the best improvisers in the Midlands. They create completely new comedy sketches on the spot, based entirely on audience suggestions.
Every show is different!
We might see a film noir detective pastiche, hear surprising confessions from some of the most famous names in history or have the dubious honour of being present for the debut of a brand new improvised song.
Improv Wolves have appeared at venues around the UK including Bath Fringe Festival, Birmingham Comedy Festival and Guildford Fringe Festival.
The Improv Wolves performers have experience working with companies including The Improlectuals, Foghorn Unscripted, Wow Impro, Birmingham Rep and The Old Joint Stock Theatre.