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When Vincent Met John

When Vincent Met John

Thu 19 Mar 2026

Around five years before their deaths two of the greatest artists of their time Vincent Van Gogh and John Lennon went through profound change. Imagine what might have happened if they had met.

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Flabbergast Theatre's Macbeth

Flabbergast Theatre's Macbeth

Tue 24 Mar 2026

In this classic tale of greed and guilt, Flabbergast’s Macbeth fuses a rigorous and respectful approach to text and storytelling to bring a magical, lucid interpretation of Shakespeare’s blood-soaked tragedy to life.

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Dial 1 for UK

Dial 1 for UK

Wed 20 May 2026

A funny and powerful one-man play about migration, belonging, and the British dream. When Delhi call-centre worker Uday finally arrives in the UK, reality hits harder than expected.

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Holmes & Watson: The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

Holmes & Watson: The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

Sat 23 May 2026

It’s 1906 - the Golden Age of Magic. The Masked Magician bestrides London’s world of Magic like a colossus, UNTIL…one night, in mid-performance, the Magician vanishes.

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Murder Trial Tonight: Death of A Landlord

Murder Trial Tonight: Death of A Landlord

Sat 4 Jul 2026

Victor Sloane, a wealthy and ruthless landlord, was found murdered in his office - his young child the sole witness to the crime. You are the jury. Hear the case from the prosecution and defence. Deliver your verdict: Guilty or Not Guilty.

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The Go Between

The Go Between

Tue 8 Sep 2026

When young Leo Colston spends the summer of 1900 in rural Norfolk, he becomes the unwitting messenger between two forbidden lovers. What begins as an innocent errand soon unravels into a dangerous web of love, loss and betrayal.

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Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

Fri 11 Sep - Sat 19 Sep 2026

Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation of Jane Austin's most iconic love story, where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance.

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Krapp's Last Tape

Krapp's Last Tape

Thu 17 Sep 2026

Revel in Samuel Beckett's classic play, as you are invited into Krapp's world of solitude, memories, dreams, elation, and despair.

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Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

Tue 6 Oct 2026

Jane Eyre’s fight for freedom, happiness and a sense of belonging, blazes from the cruelty of her childhood to the creepy corridors of Thornfield Hall, where she discovers passion, dark secrets, and a love that overcomes every obstacle.

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Down to Chance

Down to Chance

Tue 13 Oct 2026

Anchorage, Alaska. 1964. The largest earthquake in US history. A part-time radio reporter, her teenage intern, a general on leave, and a local hobbyist find themselves at the centre of a remarkable relief effort.

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Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men

Fri 23 Oct 2026

Set against the harsh backdrop of the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men is the story of George and Lennie, two friends with a simple dream: to own a farm and live off the fat of the land.

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The Haunted Bride

The Haunted Bride

Wed 28 Oct 2026

Thomas Manning’s bride, Clara, is troubled ...troubled by a dream, troubled by the dream of a face, three times dreamt in the nights leading up to her wedding.

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Monstering the Rocketman

Monstering the Rocketman

Wed 4 Nov 2026

When The Sun newspaper makes false accusations against Elton John he launches a multi-million lawsuit leading to a blistering campaign of media harassment.

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