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It’s A Wonderful Life (Live)

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Join us for this live performance paying hilarious homage to one of the greatest movies of all time.

Here’s the set up, folks . . .

A festive edition of fictional TV show Movies and Memories honouring the 1946 Christmas favourite, ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’, exploring how the movie journeyed from Hollywood failure to feel-good, festive classic in this new theatrical adaptation.

Based on the original screenplay by Frank Capra and source material “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren.

Starring YOU as the live studio audience, the cast will take you behind the scenes of this festive classic in a performance that will leave you smiling from ear to ear.

Expect a tickling of the funny bones and a tugging of the heartstrings in this new Christmas production.

Opening night reviews in Stafford: 

‘Loved every minute – very clever and very funny!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘The cast were superb, they had us in stitches throughout.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘An imaginative retelling of a story that always melts your heart.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Nightmares

Three classic ghost stories – live on stage!

Vengeful spirits, murderous revenants and gruesome promises kept from beyond the grave – every horror imaginable is conjured in this uniquely terrifying experience. Nightmares is a gothic show that will leave you quaking in your seat… and dying for more!

The show features three of the most spine-tingling tales ever written – ‘The Judge’s House’ by Bram Stoker, ‘The Kit-Bag’ by Algernon Blackwood and ‘John Charrington’s Wedding’ by E Nesbit.

These pleasing terrors are brought to you by The Book of Darkness & Light, who have toured the length and breadth of the country with their unique brand of ghost story theatre for the past nine years.

14+ age guidance

The McDougalls In Toyland: A Singalong Adventure

Join everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company in a spectacular stage show for all the family.
Have you ever lost a toy? It’ll be in TOYLAND! A magical realm over the rainbow, full of talking teddies, jolly jigsaws and dancing dollies! Hop on board the Toyland Train with Max, Auntie Aggie and Morag the Rabbit and help return the lost toys to their rightful owners.

Packed with singalong songs such as If You’re Happy and You Know it, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Miss Polly Had a Dolly, this five-star family show is the perfect day out with the kids – filled with musical mayhem and bucket loads of audience participation.

Don’t forget to bring YOUR teddy bear to the show!

Heartbreak: The Tom Petty Tribute Show

Heartbreak // The Tom Petty Show perform the greatest hits of Tom Petty, The Heartbreakers, Travelling Wilburys and Stevie Nicks duets.

Grammy Award winning artist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Tom Petty is one of the biggest selling artists of all time and has enduring mass appeal through his own success spanning 4 decades and also through other projects and collaborations like The Travelling Wilburys, Stevie Nicks, Roy Orbison, Mudcrutch as well as various movie and TV appearances.

Heartbreak // The Tom Petty Show is fronted by Pete Wade who has the look and sound of “Tom” supported by experienced, professional musicians who have performed & recorded worldwide with a host of artists including Ringo Starr, Pete Wylie, Ian McNabb, Dario G, Edwin McCain, Connie Lush, Engine, Parlour Flames, Vinny Peculiar, The Smiths Indeed & Wow The Show.

 

Fin Taylor: Ask Your Mother

Fresh from the viral success of his hit web series Fin vs The Internet, that comedian your mother doesn’t like you seeing shares a new hour of brutally funny stand-up for 2024.

When he’s not in a roll neck making influencers squirm, he’s appeared on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Have I got News for You and The Mash Report, and Comedy Central’s Roast Battle.

“Gleefully provocative and packed with big, hard laughs”
★★★★ The Guardian
“A gutsy, ingenious truth-teller with the jokes to back up the attitude”
★★★★ The Times
“An invigoratingly-good comic. A live thrill to watch”
★★★★ The I Newspaper
★★★★ The Independent
★★★★★ The Scotsman
★★★★★ Chortle

Tenors Unlimited: Great Songs Tour

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BREAKING NEWS: The guys will be joined by local choir Chanteuse Chamber Choir.

Tenors Unlimited are excited to announce their new show ‘Great Songs Tour’. The dynamic duo – Paul Martin and Jem Sharples – will be sharing their love of singing some of the greatest opera, pop and musical theatre songs ever written.

Their repertoire includes popular classics with crooner and pop favourites, as well as original songs. These range from ‘Pearl Fishers’ Duet, Nessun Dorma, Some Enchanted Evening (South Pacific), You’re Just Too Good To Be True (Franki Valli) to Moon River and Carry You composed by Paul Martin.

They have shared stages with notables such as Sting, Lionel Richie, Katherine Jenkins, Beyoncé, Hayley Westenra, Simply Red and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to name a few.

They have appeared on television, radio and at top venues such as The Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Festival Hall. The group were privileged to sing at the memorial service for football legend Sir Bobby Robson and sang live at Wembley Stadium at the FA Cup final. Internationally they were awarded the Broadway World Best Touring Show Award in the USA then achieved a number one selling single in the UK with Who is He? in aid of The Salvation Army.

As their new decade dawns Jem and Paul are at their best.

The original classical-crossover ‘man band’ brings their own blend of wit, humour, charm and vocal arrangements to their performances.

Indulge yourself in an exciting night’s entertainment as these great showmen captivate you with soaring vocals, velvet harmonies and a killer sense of humour!

“A contemporary, captivating show enjoyed by a capacity crowd! Congratulations!” Dame Cleo Laine

“21st century tenors, great fun, great voices and a great evening.” Alan Titchmarsh

“Bravi” Sting

‘…theatrical genius…’ – The Texas Argus

‘Fabulous…(like) swimming in champagne.’ The SUN, Texas

The Glam Rock Show

The Glam Rock Show – Get It On

Get ready for a night of glam rock! 

Girls grab your boys it’s time to go wild, wild, wild! As we transport you back to the golden age of Glam, with all the songs you know and love! 

Starring son of Sweet Legend – Brian Connolly Jnr, it’s time to Get It On! As our sensational cast and live band recreate the soundtrack of a generation. 

So come on feel the noise and grab your Tiger Feet as we say Bye, Bye Baby to the Spirit in the sky, for a night like no other! 

Bringing you the biggest hits from the likes of The Bay City Rollers, Sweet, T.Rex, Mud, Slade, Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Wizard and many more.

Keeping the glam rock fire burning, touring nationwide.  This is the Glam Rock show! Not to be missed! 

“If you love the 70s and love to be transported back……it really is for you.”

BBC Radio Tees

 

Rock For Heroes

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Classic rock anthems, incredible musicians, sensational vocalists and a ROCKTACULAR experience; with a lot of laughs thrown in! All the ingredients that make up the phenomenal, ‘Rock for Heroes’!

Performed by a superb 7-piece band, the show breathes new life into the music of Guns ‘N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Dire Straits, Fleetwood Mac, Queen and more! You’d be ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ if you miss it!

A show for all the family and a must see for any rock fan! Experience an evening that will awaken nostalgia, have you laughing till your sides hurt and ROCKIN’ the night away! So, Jump at your chance to get your tickets today!

Let ‘Rock for Heroes’ take you back that Summer of ’69 and join us for the BIGGEST celebration of the Heroes of Rock!

Stafford Shakespeare: Backstage Tours

All the world’s a stage (or at least a backstage tour).

Join Mike Groves, Stafford Shakespeare Producer, as he discusses the process of putting our staple production together from concept to reality.

Enjoy a backstage tour and tread the boards of our Twelfth Night set – then enjoy a complimentary hot drink in our coffee bar.

Places are extremely limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

 

A Vision of Elvis 2025

A Vision of Elvis the award-winning Elvis Presley concert show is coming to town! Starring Rob Kingsley – winner of the National Tribute Music Awards “Official Elvis Show” and “No1 Male Tribute”.

The production has also seen Rob voted both Grand European Champion and Best Vegas Elvis at Europe’s largest Elvis competition.

Long-time Elvis friend, photographer and tour manager Ed Bonja says of Rob: “He sings like Elvis, but most importantly, he seems to capture the very soul of Elvis – his charisma, his gestures – hell he even walks like Elvis!”

Rob says: “In this sensational new show you will experience an epic audio-visual journey through time like you’ve never seen before. Featuring the classic hits Stuck on You from the Timex Show, GI Blues from the Movie Years, Blue Suede Shoes from the ‘1968 Comeback Special’ with the finale being the electrifying Concert Years which includes Suspicious Minds, American Trilogy and many, many more.