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VIP Sleeping Beauty add-on (Does Not Include Tickets to the Panto)

You’ve already got your tickets for the panto, right? You know it’s going to be busy (oh yes it is!), so why not dodge the queues and treat yourself to a VIP Food and Drink package to make your visit smoother than ever before.

You’ll have a reserved table in our festive Writers’ Room where adults can choose a drink (alcohol or soft) and enjoy an ice cream, nibbles, mince pie and a programme each.

Children can choose a soft drink, an ice cream, nibbles and – wait for it – that all-important flashing wand!

You’ll have Waiter service, you can safely leave your coats and your table will be available at the interval too.

Just £15 each. What’s not to love? See you there!

IMPORTANT – Tables for VIP packages are reserved from an hour and a half before your performance time. For example, if you are attending a 7pm performance, you would need to book the 5:30pm package.

Please note (and this is very important, people) this is an add-on and DOES NOT INCLUDE Sleeping Beauty tickets, which must be bought separately. Imagine how heartbroken you would be if you turned up for the food and drink, but weren’t able to get in to see this brilliant show! 

Buddy Holly: No Buddy Does It Better

A Tribute to Buddy Holly & The Crickets. 🎸🤓

Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll with Danny Gill and his full band as they bring the timeless music of Buddy Holly to life on stage! Relive the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll as they perform all your favourite hits, from “Peggy Sue” to “That’ll Be the Day”, “Raining in My Heart” to “Oh Boy”.

Taking you through the story of Buddy Holly, culminating with the hits from the Winter Dance Party, featuring songs from “The Big Bopper” and “Ritchie Valens”.

✨ Don’t miss this unforgettable night of classic rock ‘n’ roll! ✨

Get your tickets now and take a trip back to the fifties with the legends of rock ‘n’ roll! 🎤🎶

Alex McAleer: Mind Reader

Alex McAleer possesses the uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audiences minds and read their thoughts at will.

Having played to packed houses at the Edinburgh Fringe, award nominated sell-out shows in Australia, and extensively touring North America and the United Kingdom as the stand-out star of ʻChampions of Magic,ʼ Alex has earned his reputation as a funny, engaging, and charismatic entertainer.

In this unforgettable show, Alex performs unbelievable demonstrations of his psychological skills, combining mind-blowing moments with sharp wit, making it interactive, engaging, and laugh out load funny. Don’t miss your chance to see Alex McAleer live!

“Mind-blowing” Broadway World
“McAleer has made a career of those you’ve-got-to-be-kidding-me moments” Boston Globe
“A master of the mind… cheeky and witty, working the crowd like a conductor” ★★★★ The West Australian
“Stunningly performed… a mentalist whose performance is immeasurably enhanced by his very dry wit.” ★★★★ Stage-Door.com
“Best of all, McAleer is wonderfully warm, his act presented to entertain friends rather than chill as so many mentalists are prone to do.” ★★★★★ THEATRE MONKEY

 

Pet Shop Boys Actually: The 40th Anniversary Tour

BACK BY HUGE DEMAND

40 Years of Please – Live!

Pet Shop Boys, actually bring you a dazzling celebration of 40 years of Please, the legendary debut album that launched Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe onto the world stage.

For the first time, the album will be performed live in its entirety — from West End Girls to hidden gems rarely heard in concert.

And of course, no show would be complete without the Pet Shop Boys’ biggest hits. Expect style, humour, and irresistible synth-pop energy in a night guaranteed to get you dancing.

IMPORTANT – This concert is STANDING ROOM ONLY. If you have any access requirements please contact the Box Office before booking on 01785 619080

Wake Up Sammy

A journey of one man’s life told by the people he met, loved and inspired.

We celebrate the good times and reflect on how friendship and self belief can overcome life’s trials and tribulations. A story of hope and redemption with love and laughter along the way.

The Detox Factor is a community creative hub based in the heart of Stafford with their tag line “To Inspire the addict who still suffers”.

This production has been written, directed, produced, and performed by members in recovery.

Robins appear when loved ones are near…

Suzi Ruffell: The Juggle

It’s hard to be good all the time. A good mother, a good daughter, a good partner, a good friend, a good person. To be ambitious but not ruthless; a success but not a sell-out.

A gentle parent but not a pushover. To be smashing life and make it look easy. The juggle.

Suzi is exhausted and she hasn’t even started. This is a stand-up show and a support group!

The Juggle is a brand new tour from confessional multi-award winning comedian Suzi Ruffell.

Suzi has appeared on Live at the Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Last Leg and QI. Suzi co-hosts smash-hit podcasts Big Kick Energy with Maisie Adam and Like Minded Friends with Tom Allen, as well as having her own podcast, OUT with Suzi Ruffell. She even finds time to host on Virgin Radio. Suzi’s debut book, Am I
Having Fun Now? is out now.

‘A fabulously funny show from a class act’ ★★★★ Evening Standard

Jonny Cole: Armagudd’n

Alllllright owammmmya….social media phenomenon Jonny Cole extends his record-breaking Armagudd’n tour into a THIRD year and will be back in 2026 with his biggest and best show yet!

“The funniest act to come out of the Black Country since Frank Skinner” Jasper Carrott

“Musically brilliant, clever, original and hilariously funny” What’s On Magazine

After amassing over 50 million views on social media in the last year with his brilliant observations on Black Country life, Jonny Cole is bringing songs and saftness back to Stafford in 2026!

There will be no support on this tour – just 90 minutes of pure Jonny in two lovely halves.

Don’t miss the chance to see the very best of Jonny Cole!

John Barrowman Post Show Meet and Greet Photo Op

This will take place straight after the show.

Guests will be directed to a dedicated location in the venue and those with M&G/Photo Op tickets will have the opportunity for their photo and to meet John directly.

Please note: There will be no autographs at the Meet & Greet

Important: Customers must purchase a ticket for the Main Event alongside this additional
ticket.

John Barrowman Pre-Show Soundcheck Q&A

This will take place before the show, arrive from 5:30pm for start at 5:45pm in the Main Auditorium. Guests will get an exclusive sneak peak of John’s soundcheck, where he’ll perform a couple of songs for this intimate audience, and then invite a Question And Answer session.

Please note: There will be no photos/selfies or autographs during the Q&A Soundcheck

Important: Customers must purchase a ticket for the Main Event alongside this additional
ticket.

John Barrowman – My Life in Musicals

John Barrowman is back with his brand new show – My Life In Musicals, a glittering evening celebrating the greatest West End and Broadway musicals.

With a career spanning over three decades on stage and screen, John has played an astonishing 22 leading male roles across the West End and Broadway. From Sunset Boulevard to Chicago, Anything Goes to La Cage Aux Folles, Phantom of the Opera to Miss Saigon. Barrowman takes centre stage bringing his iconic performances back to life in one spectacular night of musical theatre magic.

Expect stories, laughter, unforgettable anthems mixed with a few showstoppers and all the sparkle delivered with the charisma, talent and flair that made John a global star.

This is John Barrowman: My Life In Musicals.