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A gripping tale of fear, suspicion, and the cost of integrity. Set during the Salem witch trials, The Crucible follows a community torn apart by paranoia as accusations spiral out of control. When personal vendettas collide with mass hysteria, neighbours turn on one another and truth becomes dangerously fragile. Arthur Miller’s timeless drama exposes how quickly fear can override reason — and how courage can emerge in the darkest moments.
Blind Eye Productions have been performing plays and musicals since 2017.
We are proud to showcase our Blind Eye Kids who will be singing and dancing their way through some well know musical songs from The Greatest Showman, Shrek, Hairspray, Billy Elliott, Mary Poppins and Matilda to name but a few.
Children from the New Youth Theatre perform Alice in Wonderland! Fall down the rabbit hole with Alice as she navigates the curious world of Wonderland on a journey of self-discovery.
Tickets are available from New Youth Theatre. Please contact them directly on 07970 569925
Witness the creativity and boundless energy of around 60 performers as they take to the stage in a collection of captivating short excerpts of plays from the National Theatre Connections catalogue. Whether you are drawn to gripping emotional journeys or playful, heartwarming tales, there’s something for everyone in this exciting showcase of plays. Each play has been specifically written for young people to perform after a series of workshops where the writer has worked alongside youth theatre groups to ensure that the plays represent the youth voice.
Flying High Expressive Arts CIC has been involved in the NT Connections project since 2011, so this will be their 15th play staged and directed for an audience locally at the Bonington Theatre before transferring to Derby Theatre in April, 2026. In addition to Derby Theatre, members of the company have performed at Sheffield Crucible and Nottingham Playhouse in the past and have been invited to perform at the National Theatre in London on two occasions.
In 2026, our two Senior Youth Theatre groups will perform excerpts of two past NT Connections plays before our Young Company will premiere our 2026 National Theatre Connections Play:
‘The Sycamore Gap’ by Al Smith
The sycamore tree at ‘Sycamore Gap’ on Hadrian’s Wall has been felled! Twelve members of the school’s eco-club are questioned by police.
Who could have done something so monstrous and why? The investigation leads the twelve to some interesting discoveries about identity and life.
A new stage adaptation based on Paula Hawkins’ .international bestseller and the blockbuster DreamWorks film, The Girl on the Train is a gripping mystery/suspense thriller.
Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.
Attic Theatre School is excited to announce that our 2026 Summer School production will be Shrek The Musical JR.! Shrek, a misunderstood ogre living happily alone in his swamp, is suddenly overrun by fairy-tale creatures banished there by Lord Farquaad. To get his home back, Shrek agrees to rescue Princess Fiona for Farquaad. Joined by the talkative Donkey, Shrek embarks on an adventure to save Fiona from a dragon-guarded tower, discovering friendship, love, and acceptance along the way.
Shrek The Musical JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 .
Two Sisters. Shakespeare’s Daughters.
This highly acclaimed production portrays the everyday and remarkable story of two young women in Tudor England. Ordinary because we see them going about their daily routines—making bread, doing laundry, gathering herbs, and discussing their future husbands. Remarkable because they are Susanna and Judith Shakespeare, and their father is none other than William Shakespeare. The play offers a wonderful insight into the family of one of England’s most renowned men. Full of joy, laughter, and sorrow at the loss of a sibling, it vividly brings Shakespeare’s daughters to life and gives a glimpse behind the scenes of the family behind the great man.
“Farrell and Gilmour’s sisterhood rang true with infectious excitement and rivalry. They brought a compelling emotional reality to their roles, whether expressing their simple delight in the scent of rosemary, or whether Susanna was reminding Judith of the duty owed to her as the eldest” Stratford-upon-Avon Herald
The British Detective Genre – gone wrong!
A cast of six bring a group of suspects and Sleuths together to discover whodunnit, and how… Except… four of the actors are stuck by the side of the motorway in the broken-down van, and only those two knights of the Theatre – Sir Gavin and Sir Nicholas – have managed to get to the venue… but ‘the show must go on’… Holmes and Watson, Poirot and Miss Marple join forces in a whirlwind of fast costume changes and misdirected acting hiccups. Even the set’s gone missing!
Following sell-out shows in the UK, Edinburgh Fringe, and tours to Australia and the USA!
Warning: Contains hats!
Created and performed by Gavin Robertson and Nicholas Collett
It’s “Dad’s Army meets The Vicar of Dibley!” – London Metro
Set during the Second World War, George Crocker is keen to liven up his dull life so he decides to join the village Drama Club. What happens then turns his world upside down!
A heart-warming drama of love, war and odd jobs, this wonderful comedy is written and performed by Mark Carey!
Children from the New Youth Theatre perform The Wizard of Oz, based on the classic motion picture.
Tickets are available from New Youth Theatre. Please contact them directly on 07970 569925
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Adaptation and support materials for the Youth Edition developed by iTheatrics under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald