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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!

Presented by the Stratford Theatre Company

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

Adapted from the splendid book by Jerome K Jerome by Simon Downing & Giles Shenton

Join Jerome as he recounts the hilarious story of his boating holiday along the magnificent River Thames with his two companions and Montmorency the dog. Come and join in the fun as Giles Shenton expertly takes the helm and pilots you through the ridiculous tale of men behaving badly while messing about in boats!

With Giles Shenton (Dead on Cue) as Jerome

Presented by the Stratford Theatre Company

The ever-popular Mayor’s Panto returns to the Bonington for one night only! Book early to avoid disappointment, as this will sell-out!

All in aid of the Mayor’s chosen charity- Motor Neurone Disease Association

Season’s Greetings…a comedy by Alan Ayckbourn

When families get together to celebrate a special occasion, there’s a danger that all hell will break loose. Particularly if you happen to be trapped for several days with all your relatives and copious amounts of alcohol!

It is Christmas Eve in the home of Neville and Belinda Bunker. Belinda’s sister Rachel is waiting for her friend, novelist Clive, to arrive for a few days. Heavily pregnant Pattie and her husband Eddie are at loggerheads while in the kitchen Auntie Phyllis’s efforts to prepare the dinner are hampered by her drunken and clumsy antics. Her doctor husband Bernard’s seasonal highlight is his puppet theatre entertainment and retired security guard Uncle Harvey has a rather unseasonal stash of weapons with him.

Petty squabbles break out and some not so petty and that’s before you add to the mix broken toys and creaking marriages

One of Ayckbourn’s finest plays. Come and watch this festive classic unravel!

Performed by The Bonington Players

After the critically acclaimed productions of ‘Chicago‘ & ‘A Chorus Line‘, Copper Elite now descends into shadows with Hadestown: Teen Edition, where myths are reborn in smoke, brass, and song.

This is a tale sung across time: two love stories entwined. Orpheus, a dreamer with a song to heal the world, and Eurydice, a wanderer seeking safety from the storm. Hades, the iron-fisted King, and Persephone, the goddess of spring whose laughter once greened the earth. Their fates dance between light and darkness, faith and doubt, love and fear.

Inspired by the spell of American folk and the fire of New Orleans jazz, Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown is no ordinary musical, it is a living myth, a folk opera that reminds us even in the silence of the underworld, music can rise. 

Guided by the hand of Harry Hindley (Director & Musical Director) and brought to life through the elemental choreography of Megan Hindley, Copper Elite invites you to follow the road down to Hadestown and back again.

*Runtime of approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes (including interval) 

*It is recommended for ages 8+ with some content related to violence, substance use and mature themes. Theatrical Haze, strobing and loud effects will be used during the performance.

Hadestown Teen Edition is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corp. www.concordtheatricals.com

In 1926, Agatha Christie was at the centre of a mystery when she disappeared for twelve days, sparking one of the biggest hunts in history. She was found in a hotel in Harrogate, she said she couldn’t remember anything. Did Agatha Christie lie? Did she suffer from amnesia? Was it a publicity stunt? Or was there a darker secret involved in this disappearance which was to affect her for the rest of her life?

Performed by the Liz Grand

Where is Mrs Christie? – The Mystery of Agatha Christie’s Eleven Lost Days – by Chris Jaeger

Presented by On A Role

Step into the dangerous but dazzling world of Club Mistero, set in 1920s New York, a thrilling murder mystery that combines glitz, glam, and suspense. In the heart of a speakeasy, surrounded by deception and secrets, a murder unravels a web of betrayal, revenge, and power. As tensions rise, the line between friend and foe is blurred, and everyone is a suspect.

With sharp dialogue, unexpected twists, and a dynamic cast, Club Mistero is a gripping, immersive theatre experience that will keep you guessing until the end. Who will survive the night?

85 minutes + interval

*Content Warning- Violence, strong language, alcohol and era related references. Age Guidance 14+

Flying High Young Company presents… Aladdin

Directly from a 5* run and a ‘Best Young Cast’ award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer, Flying High Young Company invites you to join us this Christmas for a wonderful rags-to-riches story of ambition, loyalty and self-discovery, full of eastern promise. Let the magic of the Arabian Nights come alive through colourful costumes, backdrop, inventive story-telling and unforgettable, original songs that will have you singing long after you have left the theatre. Watch Aladdin’s dreams come true as he discovers the power of friendship, bravery and true love!

Aladdin is a must-see production for children and adults alike and is brought to you by a vibrant, talented, young company from Gedling Borough who performed The Wizard of Oz last year and won a ‘Derek Award’ for the best children’s show at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024.

2025: ***** ‘Flying High Young Company again produce a wonderful show that engages children and takes adults back to their childhood, superb dance and singing routines that keep the story moving at pace for the children. This cast does it all in just one hour!’ Derek Awards (professional critic)

Recommended age: 3+

Music, Songs & Sound Design by Jack Quarton-Manuel
Lighting Design by Peter Hodgkinson
Assistant Director: Sophie Hatton
Writer & Director: Carrie Bird

Sunday 21 December: 2.00pm & 5.00pm
Monday 22 December: 11.00am ( 4 children free with one paying adult)*, 2.00pm & 5.00pm
Tuesday 23 December: 2.00pm & 5.00pm

*Offers will appear at checkout