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Alfie Brown: The Entertainer

Brand New Show!

A show so entertaining you can scarcely believe it. Written and performed (both!) by a man in crisis, desperate to find meaning in life. As technology makes life easier, where do we find value? What is stand-up comedy for? Buy a ticket and find out, let me amuse you like you’ve never been amused before, I doubt you’ll ever need amusing again.

“The best thing I saw last year” Stewart Lee

‘‘Wow! F**k! Wow!’ ★★★★★ The Scotsman

“Quite simply the future of British stand-up”★★★★★ The List

“Totally compelling” ★★★★ The Guardian

“Forensically funny” ★★★★ The Times

Chortle Best Show Award Winner 2022/Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee 2022

Age restriction: 16+

Buddy Holly and The Cricketers

THE ROCK ’N’ ROLL LEGENDS SHOW 2026

34 Years of Rock ’n’ Rolling the World — on TV, Radio & In Venues Worldwide

“Buddy brilliant!” – Graham Norton, BBC One

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas. Revamped for 2026, the show features Buddy Holly’s greatest hits alongside classics from Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, The Everly Brothers and many more.

Five outstanding actor-musicians recreate the sound, spirit and energy of the 1950s in a night bursting with nostalgia, joy and unforgettable live music. This fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment is the perfect Christmas gift for all the family – both the young and the young at heart!

Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”

Stafford Film Theatre – 5 Film Membership

Stafford Film Theatre’s 5 Film Membership. Save money by purchasing a membership! This covers the final 5 films in the Spring 2026 Season. The films are: Hamnet, The President’s Cake, I Swear, A Pale View of Hills and Dead of Winter.

Richard III Afternoon Tea

INCLUDES COMPLIMENTARY RICHARD III SOUVENIR PROGRAMME

Got your tickets to see RICHARD III? Join us beforehand for an Afternoon Tea, with a reserved seat in the Writers’ Room with a spread fit for Shakespeare himself.

For just £18 per person, our lovely Afternoon Tea includes Selection of sandwiches, a slice of cake, Scone with jam & cream, Crisps and a cup of tea/coffee.

Upgrade to a Prosecco Afternoon tea with a glass of fizz for each person for just a £4.00 supplement (£22.00 per person).

Your table will be waiting for you, with a complimentary programme for each table and there’ll be a server on hand to fetch your orders.

Numbers are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.

(Please let us know about any dietary requirements in advance via lou.broom@freedom-leisure.co.uk or 01785 619080.)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN ADD-ON PACKAGE AND DOES NOT INCLUDE TICKETS TO THE SHOW

Simon Brodkin

Hot off the back of his smash hit UK tour, and three incredible, sold-out nights at London’s Hammersmith Apollo, Simon Brodkin is back and better than ever!

From the unique comedy mind that brought you Lee Nelson and Theresa May’s P45, comes brand new material you won’t want to miss.

Age restrictions: 14+

Mission Magic

Get ready for an unforgettable new chapter in live illusion!
Britain’s Got Talent winner Richard Jones, The Military Illusionist, is back – and this time, he’s taking you on a thrilling adventure like no other. Mission Magic is not just a show… it’s a journey into the impossible.

Armed with breathtaking new illusions, mind-bending feats, and his signature storytelling style, Richard will challenge everything you think you know about reality. Every performance is a high-stakes mission where mystery meets wonder, and every spectator becomes part of the magic.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of illusion or simply searching for an evening of pure astonishment, Mission Magic will leave you inspired, amazed, and questioning how on earth he does it!

Your ticket is your mission pass – a key to a world of incredible tricks, heart-stopping surprises, and moments that will remind you just how extraordinary the impossible can be.

And for the ultimate experience, grab a VIP Ticket for an exclusive 30-minute pre-show encounter with Richard himself (6.45pm start).

Enjoy intimate close-up magic, a signed poster, photo opportunity, and a special keepsake gift – your personal briefing before the magic mission begins!

Expected to sell out fast – Grab your ticket now!

Family ticket (two adults and two children) available just £92.

Meet and greet before the show just £64 per person.

The Three Musketeers

Prepare for a hilarious and uproarious family farce brought to you by Our Star Theatre Company. This theatrical re-telling of The Three Musketeers is packed with laughter, lively audience participation and plenty of energetically silly performances.

The story centres around a small troupe of performers gearing up for their highly anticipated debut performance of The Three Musketeers. However, as the curtains rise, all is not as it seems. What starts as a simple theatrical endeavour quickly unravels into a whirlwind of confusion, mayhem, and comical mishaps. From forgotten lines to chaotic set changes, the actors find themselves entangled in a series of laugh-out-loud blunders, much to the delight of the audience.

This delightfully entertaining production is brimming with wit, slapstick humour, and a dose of good-natured silliness that will keep you on the edge of your seat, laughing from start to finish.

 

 

Matt Bragg

Matt Bragg is one of the UK’s most distinctive comedic voices, entertaining audiences around the world for over a decade. Now firmly established as one of comedy’s most in-demand names, he’s shared the stage with Ricky Gervais, Matt Rife, Stephen Merchant and Harry Hill.

Following a sell-out UK tour and the release of his debut special in 2025, he returns with his new show, Stand Up Comic. Combining deadpan delivery with sharply observed, meticulously crafted material, this is a must-see for comedy fans.

“Classic observational stand up, delivered with effortless style.” – Ricky Gervais

“Excellent comedian.” – Rob Beckett

“Jack Dee’s world view, with Frank Skinner’s voice, all wrapped in a Mod’s fashion sense” – Chortle

 

Stafford Players Present Abigail’s Party

A Stafford Players production.
Mike Leigh’s classic comedy takes us to a suburban 1970s drinks party hosted by the ever-confident Beverly. As the evening unfolds, polite conversation slowly gives way to awkward moments and hilarious tension.
We’re delighted to introduce the cast for Abigail’s Party, opening 22 July.
Beverly – Clare Williams
Laurence – Chris Harding
Angela – Shaney Swift
Tony – Stuart Moyes
Susan – Rachel Chapman
Age guidance: 12+

The Carpenters Songbook

As seen on ITV ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ , Toni Lee is ‘Mesmerising’ and utterly ‘Unique’ in that she ‘draws you in’, whilst she captivates you with her uncanny, yet natural vocal likeness to the late Karen Carpenter.

Backed by a Full Live Band & Backing Singers, recreating that iconic sound ‘like no other’ and delivering authenticity with every note.

Toni Lee sings The Carpenters Songbook has been touring the UK for several years with a recent sell out show at London’s West End ADLEPHI Theatre.

A full 2 hour show accompanied by nostalgic visuals & featuring all those many classics such as ‘Close To You’, ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’, ‘Top Of The World’, ‘Please Mr Postman’, ‘Only Yesterday’, ‘Rainy Days and Mondays’, ‘Goodbye To Love’ and many more.

A Show not to be missed especially for those ‘Hardcore Fans’- You are promised a wonderful trip down memory lane, just like it was ‘Only Yesterday…’

‘HEAR IT LIKE NO OTHER’