​Season 2026-2027

The Blazing Snowmen launch their book of lyrics
16th -17th October 2026

This event is free to attend but tickets must be obtained in advance.  Book here. 

The Blue Angel by Pam Gems
21st – 28th November 2026
Directed by Andrew Close
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Schoolteacher Immanuel Rath becomes captivated by the mysterious nightclub singer Lola Lola. Drawn into her seductive world, his rigid life begins to unravel as obsession and desire blur the line between respectability and ruin.
Adapted by Pam Gems, this dark and provocative drama explores power, vulnerability, and the dangerous allure of passion.
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Garrick Showcase
16th December 2026
Join Nigel Cropper and the team for the Garrick Showcase.  With new pieces from a diverse group of writers, it promises to be as captivating as always.

This event is free to attend but tickets must be obtained in advance.  Book here. 

Writers who wish to submit entries can find more information here.

Waters of the Moon by N C Hunter
23rd - 30th Jan 2027
Directed by Andrea Parle
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A group of travellers find themselves stranded in a remote country house after heavy flooding cuts them off from the outside world. As tensions rise and secrets surface, their forced isolation begins to reveal unexpected truths about each of them.
Written by N. C. Hunter, this witty and atmospheric drama blends gentle comedy with thoughtful insight into loneliness, resilience, and human connection.
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Whitefield Poetry Social
18th February 2027
Join Richard Easton for an informal evening of poetry read by a group of local poets.

In order to cover poets' expenses, a charge of £5 per ticket has now been introduced.  Book here. 

Notes from a Small Island 
​by Bill Bryson (adapted by Tim Withnall)
20th – 27th March 2027
Directed by Elizabeth Dunn
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An American writer sets off on a farewell journey around Britain, discovering the quirks, charm, and quiet absurdities of everyday life along the way.
Adapted for the stage by Tim Withnall from the beloved book by Bill Bryson, this warm and witty play celebrates the people, places, and peculiarities that make Britain unique.
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Accidental Death of an Anarchist 
​by Dario Fo (adapted by Tom Basden)
15th – 22nd May 2027
Directed by John Cunningham
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A quick-witted “maniac” infiltrates a police station and turns a routine investigation into a chaotic farce, exposing contradictions, cover-ups, and corruption along the way.
Written by Dario Fo and adapted by Tom Basden, this fast-paced political comedy uses sharp satire and outrageous humour to question authority and the truth behind official stories.
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