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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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Dyad Productions: A Christmas Carol

Dyad Productions: A Christmas Carol

Wed 9 Dec 2026

After last year’s sell-out show, the award-winning Dyad Productions, return bringing their magic to Dickens’ classic and perennially relevant ghost story.

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A Shoddy Detective

A Shoddy Detective

Thu 28 Jan - Sat 30 Jan 2027

A laugh-out-loud comedy whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos.

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Orwell: The Road to 1984

Orwell: The Road to 1984

Sat 6 Feb 2027

In this powerful and moving play, Mark Stratford takes you on a fascinating journey through the extraordinary experiences that shaped the work of this perceptive and compelling writer.

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The Bob Ross Effect

The Bob Ross Effect

Thu 11 Feb 2027

Celebrate Bob Ross’ enduring impact in this brand-new interactive show about love, grief and friendly squirrels.

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Farewell Leicester Square

Farewell Leicester Square

Tue 2 Mar 2027

An uplifting new production, featuring powerful storytelling, rousing community choirs and vibrant dance, celebrating the extraordinary life of Joe Clough, Britain’s first black bus driver.

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Sister Queens

Sister Queens

Wed 3 Mar 2027

The dynamic journey of two amazing women; The royal queens of the Tudor and Stuart dynasties – Elizabeth I & Mary Queen Of Scots.

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48 Thoughts Per Minute

48 Thoughts Per Minute

Tue 9 Mar - Wed 10 Mar 2027

Some scientists believe that your brain fires off 48 thoughts per minute*, that's 70,000 a day. So what exactly are we thinking about? Find out in Paper Birds’ most inventive, laugh-out-loud show yet, celebrating the ways we think.

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My English Persian Kitchen

My English Persian Kitchen

Sun 14 Mar 2027

The true story of a woman who loses everything. Remembering the tastes and aromas of her mother’s kitchen with live cooking on stage, she recreates the dishes of her childhood and homeland.

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Bricks

Bricks

Fri 19 Mar 2027

Jim and Martin met at school. It’s been five years since a hole was left in their friendship group. They see each other every day but somehow life just isn’t quite the same.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Mon 22 Mar - Tue 23 Mar 2027

The award-winning Flabbergast Theatre bring a rambunctious approach to Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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Lovedale

Lovedale

Sat 27 Mar 2027

Lovedale juxtaposes the sultry heat of Kolkata with the sodden hills of west Wales. It examines obsession, dark family secrets, and the cycles of coercive behaviour.

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I Saw Satan at the 7-Eleven

I Saw Satan at the 7-Eleven

Fri 30 Apr 2027

Satan's a washed-up has-been, who’s totally lost his edge. That is until he falls in love with our narrator and the two embark on a debauched misadventure.

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The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton

The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton

Fri 7 May 2027

Mark Farrelly (Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope, Howerd's End, Jarman) presents his riveting, kinetic solo show portraying one of the great English writers of the inter-war years: Patrick Hamilton.

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Jingle Balls

Jingle Balls

Sun 7 Nov 2027

Stars of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK & Dragged to the Musicals Divina De Campo and Veronica Green unite in this camp as Christmas homage to the most wonderful time of the year, in every style.

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