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Nearly Lear
Nearly Lear
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Friday 8th May 2026
£18/£16
7:30pm
Duration: 80 mins (no interval)
Guidance: 12+
“Extraordinary…A magical, world-class theatrical experience ★★★★★”
Performed by Susanna Hamnett
Written and adapted from Shakespeare by Susanna Hamnett & Edith Tankus
Directed by Edith Tankus Additional direction by Steve MacGregor
What if the great and tragic story of King Lear were told through the eyes of his closest companion? In this dynamic one-woman tour-de-force, Susanna Hamnett plays the Fool (and every other character) to tell a story that – with an exuberant blend of tragedy and humour – honours Shakespeare’s language while taking a bit of poetic licence. By turns poignant, mischievous, tragic, and hilarious, Nearly Lear is a very personal journey into the heart of Shakespeare’s play.
This award-winning and internationally acclaimed ‘mighty theatrical force’ has enthralled audiences from Toronto to Aberdeen, and from Broadway and the Kennedy Center to the Sydney Opera House. It is the winner of the prestigious IPAY Victor Award for Outstanding Production, was named a 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Outstanding Production, and in 2024 won the Best Show Award at the Riverside Studios London Bitesize Festival.
“The show was extraordinary in its fineness. So detailed, skilled and full of heart and humanity…the reimagining of Lear was beautiful.”
CLOWNING WORKSHOP
CLOWNING WORKSHOP
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This is an Independent Hire event.To be a clown is to embrace the freedom and joy of your own glorious foolishness.
There is a clown that lives inside each of us. This clown is full of life - it is beautiful and hilarious.
This introductory workshop is a chance to invite your clown out to play. To jump into a space of presence, chaos and delight, and discover more of what makes each of us uniquely funny and loveable.
The clown reunites us with our innate curiosity and allows us to befriend parts of ourselves that we judge or stifle. It invites us to rediscover wonder.
Susanna Hamnett fell in love with the open-heartedness of the clown over thirty years ago when she began studying and working with master clowns John Turner and Michael Kennard in Toronto, and it has infused her theatre work and teaching ever since.
This workshop is suitable for anyone 18 and up. No previous experience of clown or theatre needed. It is limited to 18 participants
Warning: this workshop carries a high risk of laughter and fun.
You can read more about Susanna’s work here: www.susannahamnett.com
Please note: if you sign up for the workshop, I will write to you towards the end of April with more information (what to wear, what to bring etc), so do look out for an email from this address: susannadayhamnett@gmail.com
Stories in the Dust
Stories in the Dust
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Wednesday 27th May 2026
£14/£12 & PWYC*
11:30am & 2:30pm
Duration: 60 mins approx
Ages 5+ and their families
“The writing was superb, the performances were outstanding and the audience were in awe. We can’t wait to see them back at The Plough!”
Stories in the Dust
Anna Harriott and Iona Fleur Sheppard
The sun beats down on two travellers, journeying across a mysterious land in a contraption they've built themselves. They sing, play games, and tell stories inspired by a collection of precious things they've gathered from a time gone by.
With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world. A world where an ancient book guides your way, a drop of rain changes everything and a mighty lion holds its secrets in an old clay pot.
Will our intrepid explorers make it? They're full of ideas and full of hope but dangerously low on baked beans.
“Elegant engaging eco-fable ★★★★”
Du Iz Tak?
Du Iz Tak?
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Wednesday 27th May 2026
£8 & PWYC*
11am & 2pm
Duration: 35 mins approx
Ages 3+ and their families
“A stunning visual aesthetic combined with clever puppetry make this new adaptation of Carson Ellis’s picture book a total delight.”
Told through the language of insects, Du Iz Tak? is a story about the cycle of life and all its impermanence. Come and peer into a miniature world of little puppets to see a delightful group of friends exploring their ever-changing home. Adapted from the award-winning and beautiful book by Carson Ellis.
Du Iz Tak? is an enchanting, unusual and magical theatre show for young families.
Tiny Pickles are a Brighton-based theatre company, specialising in puppetry and making art you want to eat. Annie Brooks and Katherine Morton are people who are puppet makers, puppeteers and theatre makers.
“If you see it listed book quickly; the kids will love you for it.”
The Mikado
The Mikado
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Thursday 11th June 2026
£15
7:30pm
There are no strings attached in this puppet‑powered version of the Gilbert and Sullivan classic! Mikado explodes onto the stage with felt, foam, and absolutely no shame.
Expect a marketplace of mischief where cookie‑addicted creatures flirt outrageously, bargains turn into battles, and every puppet has something to hide. It’s bold, bonkers, a little bit saucy, and gloriously unhinged. A comedy for grown‑ups and children who like their theatre wild, witty, and just the right amount of wrong.
The Shivers
The Shivers
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Content Warning: Loud MusicEVENT DETAILS
Friday 30th October 2026
£14/£12 & PWYC*
2pm
Duration: 55 mins approx
Ages 7-11 and their families
A fox, a pigeon, and a secret agent are on a mission to save the world, but everything is not what it seems. The evil Miss Information and her deadly sleepy agents are on the attack, and now all the colours are wrong, and all the sounds are upside down. When true is false and real is fake, will our superheroes be able to untangle the lies and figure out who to trust?
Featuring ingenious live video, explosive dance moves, and a cast of unforgettable characters, The Shivers is a pulsating adventure about learning to trust your instincts when something doesn’t feel right… when it gives you the shivers.
This high-octane action-comedy opens the door for grown-ups and children to talk about misinformation, fake news, and keeping safe online.
Created by acclaimed duo emma + pj and developed through workshops with local children and teachers in the London Borough of Camden.
You can download our Creativity Pack here to access creative activities and prompts for young people inspired by the show. The resource was developed by Peter Laycock (Creative Peter) in collaboration with emma + pj.
Anthem for Dissatisfaction
Anthem for Dissatisfaction
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CONTENT WARNINGS: trong language, grief, classist languageEVENT DETAILS
Tuesday 24th November 2026
£16
7:30pm
Duration: 65 mins approx
Ages 14+ (guideline not restriction)
“Words can’t do justice to how good Anthem For Dissatisfaction is.” ★★★★★”
"Songs aren’t just about love or breakups. They’re about desire. Gambling. Shouting. Being skint. Frustration. Love too. They’re about us. Me and her. This is our language, our way of consistently telling each other: It’s alright mate I’ve got you! I get it!"
The Credit Crunch, 2007. ‘Irish Twins’ Sarah and Jamie are growing up in Belfast with a shared obsession of music and the weight of parents on the breadline. Pop, rock and punk rails against austerity Britain and an ever-failing Tory-government, giving these siblings an epic score to navigate lives that are destined for different paths.
Oasis, The Jam, Springsteen and Sam Fender songs scream at the state of the nation, tugging at the memories of what it means to grow up on benefits in a country where poverty became a punchline. Benefits Britain never sounded so good…
A defiant “rip-roaring tour de force” fuelled by the music and people who speak to your soul and punch you in the gut. The multi-award-winning gig-theatre show Anthem For Dissatisfaction rejoices in working class strength with wit, integrity, and disarming honesty.
Produced by SkelpieLimmer Productions and Brassneck Theatre Company
Written by Gina Donnelly
Directed by Gina Donnelly and Tony Devlin
Starring Simon Sweeney and Emily Lamey
“Great craic that reveals the great cracks in our splintered society. ★★★★”
Last Unicorn Airways
Last Unicorn Airways
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This performance will take place in our ground floor studio.
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Friday 10th April 2026
All tickets PAY WHAT YOU CAN!
11am & 2pm
Duration: 60 mins approx
Ages 4+ and their families
“★★★★ An enjoyable and immersive journey around the world, giving full permission for young children to explore their imaginations.”
This heartwarming show is perfect for families and young children aged 4-9, and disabled children of all ages who experience complex and multiple barriers to access.
Take flight with Last Unicorn Airways!
Join two playful baggage handlers as they unpack a globe-trotting adventure from a magical final flight, where every suitcase tells a story. Among them is The Flying Trunk, a spellbinding Arabian Nights-inspired tale of a daring storyteller and his enchanted flying suitcase, adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale.
The show uses playful storytelling to remind us to see everyday life as an adventure and to cherish our world and each other. It’s a heartwarming reflection on courage, connection and resilience - perfect for families and children, including those with complex needs and disabilities.
Stick around after the show to explore an immersive, hands-on sensory installation that brings the journey to life!
This performance will take place in our ground floor studio which has level access.
Half Moon Presents Last Unicorn Airways - A spellbinding sensory-immersive journey around the world. A Blanket Fort Club production for ages 4+
PLAYTIME! A Woodland Wonder
PLAYTIME! A Woodland Wonder
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Buggy park available downstairs when the event is held upstairs.EVENT DETAILS
Thursday 09 April 2026
10am + 11:30am
£12 - admits 2
Additional Little One £6
Additional Adult £6
Come along for a fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with The Last Baguette theatre company. There’ll be silliness, play-acting, games and music- expect to play, move, watch and laugh.
Join Ratty and her friends for a fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement, and lots of imaginative play. Ratty has a lot of ideas but sometimes things don’t go according to plan....can you help her by playing along and working together?
Sessions last 1 hour, and are created for ages 2-6 and their grown-ups. Younger and older siblings welcome!
The Last Baguette makes entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences.
SESSION THEME: A Woodland Wonder
Tiny Planet
Tiny Planet
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Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th April 2026
£14/£12 & PWYC*
11:30am & 2:30pm
Duration: 60 mins approx
Ages 5+ and families/adults
“Breathtaking ★★★★★”
Half a String Theatre presents Tiny Planet.
Imagine a whole world no bigger than a house. A planet that can be explored in a matter of minutes, yet it is the centre of a galaxy.
With breathtaking puppetry, original live folk songs and earthy percussion, uncover the mysteries that keep this little globe turning. Live camera projection brings this tiny world to life as a wanderer learns that the smallest things hold the biggest stories. Marvel as asteroids collide and discover the curious and wonderful as new creatures evolve.
This is a truly unique piece of puppet theatre for the whole family. Tiny Planet carries the echos of The Little Prince, inviting you on a journey to explore how we all can sometimes feel impossibly small and infinitely gigantic.
“Exceptional ★★★★★”
Cinderella Ice Cream Seller
Cinderella Ice Cream Seller
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Tuesday 31st March 2026
£14/£12 & PWYC*
11am & 2pm
Duration: 60 mins approx
Ages 5+ and their families
“Perfectly scrumptious ★★★★★”
Little Seeds Music presents Cinderella Ice Cream Seller.
Written by David Gibb.
Suitable for ages 5+.
Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream?
Over the last four decades, Cinderella’s has become the kingdom’s most beloved ice cream company, with a parlour on every street corner. But how did a humble street seller with not a penny to her name end up as a multimillionaire business woman with her own ice cream empire?
In this new musical for families and children, join Talvi and Caldwell, loyal employees of Cinderella’s, as they share her rags to riches tale, and confront their own desires, hopes, and the magic that lies within each scoop of Cinderella’s legendary ice cream.
Little Seeds Music specialise in inspiring young people and families through music and theatre. Established in 2015 with the mission to provide children and families with unforgettable, high quality musical experiences for all generations to enjoy and share together, their work is supported and recognised by Arts Council England and they have created work in association with Half Moon Theatre, Z-arts, The Story Museum, and The Met, Bury.
“Genuinely inspired ★★★★★”
I Saw Satan at the 7-Eleven
I Saw Satan at the 7-Eleven
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25 March 2026
£13+
8pm
1hr plus interval (approx)
“lip-blisteringly nihilistic beat poetry”
Come see Christopher Brett Bailey (This Is How We Die) perform I Saw Satan at the 7-Eleven. Fear and Loathing meets South Park in a screwball monologue that's part romance, part buddy comedy, part body horror.
Two miles north of Hell, a nameless deadbeat narrator spots Satan buying soy milk at the 7-Eleven. 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, by turns slapstick, violent, whimsical, dreamlike and tender.
WARNINGS
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, scenes of a sexual nature, scenes of sexual violence, scenes of violence, strong language/swearing.
“blisteringly brilliant…staggeringly eloquent”
Part of RAW
This event is part of RAW, a week of contemporary performance across arts venues in Winchester.
Discover the full RAW line-up at RAWwinchester.co.uk
Othello
OTHELLO
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10-21 March 2026
£16+
3pm (Sat) & 7:30pm
Tuesday 17th 6:30pm
2.45hrs incl. interval (approx)
“★★★★★ Director Noël Jones and Executive Director Harriet Morris have brought to the intimate stage of the Nutshell a production to rival any large budget production I have previously seen.”
At the height of his power, Othello is Venice’s greatest general - respected, unstoppable, and newly married to the passionately loyal Desdemona. But in promoting another to be his trusted lieutenant, Othello has unknowingly created a deadly enemy - his overlooked, underestimated, and quietly venomous advisor, the duplicitous Iago. What follows is a furious unravelling of trust, love, and identity in a web of betrayal, manipulation and revenge.
In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge.
DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all.
“★★★★★ The entire cast was faultless.”
Othello: Previews
OTHELLO: Previews
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4 & 5 March 2026
Pay What You Can
7:30pm
2hrs plus interval (approx)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Would rival anything put on at the National” - Frankenstein 2025
PREVIEW SHOWS
Be among the first to experience Othello at The Nutshell. Join us for our preview performances on 4 & 5 March and step inside this gripping, up-close retelling of one of William Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedies.
Previews offer a unique chance to see the production as it takes shape, allowing the creative team to see audience reactions and make changes before the show officially opens. Your presence helps shape the final performances.
Expect powerful storytelling, intimate staging, and a night of theatre that puts you right at the heart of the drama.
“Put out the light, and then put out the light.”
At the height of his power, Othello is Venice’s greatest general - respected, unstoppable, and newly married to the passionately loyal Desdemona. But in promoting another to be his trusted lieutenant, Othello has unknowingly created a deadly enemy - his overlooked, underestimated, and quietly venomous advisor, the duplicitous Iago. What follows is a furious unravelling of trust, love, and identity in a web of betrayal, manipulation and revenge.
In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge.
Discarded Nut Theatre Co. - redefining classic theatre.
PLAYTIME! The Enchanted Forest
PLAYTIME! The Enchanted Forest
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Buggy park available downstairs when the event is held upstairs.EVENT DETAILS
Sunday 22 February 2026
10am + 11:30am
£12 - admits 2
Additional Little One £6
Additional Adult £6
Come along for a fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with The Last Baguette theatre company. There’ll be silliness, play-acting, games and music- expect to play, move, watch and laugh.
Join Ratty and her friends for a fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement, and lots of imaginative play. Ratty has a lot of ideas but sometimes things don’t go according to plan....can you help her by playing along and working together?
Sessions last 1 hour, and are created for ages 2-6 and their grown-ups. Younger and older siblings welcome!
The Last Baguette makes entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences.
SESSION THEME: The Enchanted Forest
Tales From The Lighthouse
TALES FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE
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Thursday 19th February 2026
£14/£12 & PWYC*
11am & 2pm
Duration: 60 mins approx
Ages 5+ and their families
“The children were instantly captivated…Braithwait Kilcoyne has a fantastic, haunting voice ★★★★”
Little Seeds Music presents Tales From The Lighthouse.
Written by Oliver Bishop.
Suitable for ages 5+.
Prepare yourself for a musical voyage full of stories, songs and the sea...
Upon a distant shore, a lonely lighthouse keeper has grown fearful of the sea and its wild and stormy nature. But when a mysterious stranger appears with songs of the sea’s magic and power, the keeper is forced to confront his fears and slowly rediscover the beauty of the ocean that surrounds him.
Featuring storytelling, traditional music, original songs and spellbinding puppetry, this is the perfect show for anyone captivated by myths, magic, music and folklore.
Written and performed by Oliver Bishop, with original songs by David Gibb, and live music from two-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Nominee Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, Tales From The Lighthouse is the perfect voyage into the world of theatre, puppetry and music for children aged 5+ and their families.
Little Seeds Music specialise in inspiring young people and families through music and theatre. Established in 2015 with the mission to provide children and families with unforgettable, high quality musical experiences for all generations to enjoy and share together, their work is supported and recognised by Arts Council England and they have created work in association with Half Moon Theatre, Z-arts, The Story Museum, and The Met, Bury.
“Tales From The Lighthouse is an enchanting children’s show. ★★★★”
Under The Frozen Moon
Under The Frozen Moon
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SATURDAY 27-31 DECEMBER
£14/£12 & PWYC*
11AM & 2PM (3PM 27 Dec)
DURATION: 60 MINS APPROX
AGE: 3+
“The beauty of this show is indescribable…remarkable in its design and a breath-taking delight in it’s delivery ★★★★★”
It’s so cold in Lunavik that the moon has frozen! A greedy dragon has gobbled every fire and every light, leaving only the white glow of the frozen moon. You can’t feel your toes and the fire freezes in the hearth... but not all warmth is lost. Under the glittering stars and dazzling aurora, Amka’s family huddle together, fishing for eels and knitting plenty of hats.
In this heart-warming tale, a young girl sets out on a quest to confront the dragon under the ice who has hoarded all of the fires and lights for himself. With lively poetry, transforming sets, atmospheric live music and exciting puppetry; Under the Frozen Moon brings to life a beautiful world of ice and adventure.
Award-winning Half a String presents a winter show perfect for ages 3 and above; Amka’s tale is a tender folk story of love, friendship, and giving. Songs are live looped by singer/songwriter Avi Simmons creating wondrous soundscapes. Fun rhythmic poetry written by poet Alice Bryant forms the tale, and astonishing puppets and breath-taking sets designed by Peter Morton complete this stunning performance.
Supported by the Marlowe Theatre and commissioned by ACE.
“Masterful in their design and execution, Half A String have created something very special here. ★★★★★”
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
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11-14 DECEMBER
£14/£12 & PWYC*
2PM & 7PM (Sat & Sun)
DURATION: 2hrs incl. interval (approx)
AGE: 6+
THIS CHRISTMAS, STEP INTO A WORLD OF MAGIC, MYSTERY AND ADVENTURE!
When Maria receives a mysterious Nutcracker as a gift, she never expects him to come to life - or to find herself caught in a daring battle against the wickedly captivating Mouse King! As she ventures into a world of talking toys, dangerous encounters and surprising friendships, Maria must trust her heart to break an ancient spell and discover that true bravery comes in all shapes and sizes.
But Maria also finds herself torn between two very different suitors; the brave, loyal Prince Nathaniel, trapped in the form of the Nutcracker, and the charming, misunderstood Mouse King, who promises her a life of excitement and freedom. With the fate of the enchanted kingdom at stake, will Maria’s heart lead her to the right choice?
There’s only one way to find out - don’t miss this unforgettable Christmas adventure!
Packed with action, humour, and holiday magic, this dazzling tale, inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic fairy tale is brought to life by Discarded Nut Youth Theatre in a way that will delight, surprise, and enchant audiences aged 6 and up!
A Winters Tail
A WINTERS TAIL
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WEDNESDAY 05 NOVEMBER 2025
10AM + 11:30AM
£12 - admits 2
“Funny, charming, and thought-provoking. ★★★★”
The snow is falling and the solstice is approaching. Ratty is getting ready. She wants everything to be really rat-tastic! But will her friends make it through the snow to the winter woodland revels?
Can you help them on their journey? There’ll be excitement, adventure, play-acting, games, music, a splattering of silliness and lots of snow!
Join the Last Baguette theatre company for a fun, relaxed play-along theatre adventure. Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.
The show lasts 1 hour including a stay and play session, and is created for ages 2+ and their grown-ups. Younger and older siblings welcome!
The Last Baguette makes entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences.
BARK BARK
BARK BARK
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No refunds or exchanges on tickets purchased.This is a captioned and BSL performance.
EVENT DETAILS
SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2025
£16 / £10 & PWYC*
DURATION: APPROX 60 MINS
AGE: 12+
“A magical blend of live performance, puppetry, and cinema.”
A live cinema play told from the perspective of a dog.
A dog with a bird-killing problem. Two people stitching their relationship together. A house filled with taxidermy animals. When a young couple responds to a dog-sitting advert expecting a free holiday, they stumble into an unexpected tradition.
Using cameras, puppets, and diorama sets, five performers weave together a live animation told from the perspective of a dog. A delicate, eerie, and amusing look at three lives, human and non-human, from emerging live-cinema company Buzzcut. A “sold out must see” (★★★★ Beyond the Curtain) from Edinburgh Fringe 2024.
Contains themes which may be upsetting to younger children.
“Ingenious contemporary folk horror tale.”
The Heroines: 5 Stories from 5 Heroines
THE HEROINES
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THURSDAY 13 & 14 NOVEMBER 2025
£18
7:30PM (DOORS 7PM)
95 mins incl. Interval
“Completely mesmerising from start to finish.”
Meet Hypermnestra, Oenone, Ariadne, Laodamia and Phillis. You've heard of them right? No! What about Paris, Theseus, Hercules, Jason?
Tired of being just a footnote in the swaggering epic tales of these "Great" heroes, the Heroines are loud, proud and ready to take centre stage. Princesses, Queens, Nymphs, Politicians and Pioneers, they are grabbing the spotlight to show you that their stories, women's stories, are worth more than the two lines they were originally assigned.
Based on a series of fictional letters called The Heroides written by the Roman poet Ovid, now transformed by 15 leading female and non-binary British playwrights into modern monologues called 15 Heroines.
This show portrays five of these stories, delving into the death of a beloved brother, abandoned by a lover, finding hope for a better future in an arranged marriage, the worry of losing your soulmate to war and trying to hold your country together at a time of political turmoil.
Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller, Natalie Haynes and Pat Barker.
An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
PLAYTIME! Gee-Whiskers - A Cooking Catastrophe!
PLAYTIME! Gee-Whiskers - A Cooking Catastrophe!
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Buggy park available downstairs when the event is held upstairs.EVENT DETAILS
FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER 2025
10AM + 11:30AM
£18 - admits 2
Additional Little One £9
Additional Adult £9
Come along for a fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with The Last Baguette theatre company. There’ll be silliness, play-acting, games and music...
Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.Join Ratty and her friends for a fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement, and lots of imaginative play. Ratty has a lot of ideas but sometimes things don’t go according to plan....can you help her by playing along and working together?
Sessions last 1 hour, and are created for ages 2-6 and their grown-ups. Younger and older siblings welcome!
The Last Baguette makes entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences.
SESSION THEME: Gee-Whiskers - A Cooking Catastrophe!
The Zoo That Comes To You
THE ZOO THAT COMES TO YOU
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Buggy park available downstairs when the event is held upstairs.EVENT DETAILS
TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER 2025
11am + 2pm
£14 / £12 / PWYC
“A rollercoaster of emotions, shifting from laugh out loud comedy with slapstick hijinks to deeply moving and personal revelations”
The Zoo That Comes To You follows the impassioned attempts of two animal enthusiasts to share their love of and concern for animals with the world. They take in animals that need respite, care or a temporary home and have, accidentally, ended up with a whole sanctuary, but with no visitors! So everybody – animals and humans alike – have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you.
Come and meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. They have a lot to say and want to inspire people of all ages to take action, because they know small actions can make a big difference in the world.
Featuring puppetry, live music and playful characters, Scarlet Oak Theatre welcomes you to join the conversation about animal conservation.
Running time 60mins. Suitable for ages 5+ but we welcome younger audiences and unaccompanied grownups.
“Splendidly synchronised… Jasmine Orchard and Lucia d’Inverno infuse the room with joyful music, silliness and fabulous puppetry.”
Baby Bear
Baby Bear
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No lift access to performance studio.
No refunds or exchanges on tickets purchased.
Buggy park available downstairs when the event is held upstairs.EVENT DETAILS
THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER 2025
TODDLER SHOWS: 10:30am, 3:30pm
BABY SHOWS: 12pm, 2pm
£18 - admits 2
Join Baby Bear as she explores nature and wildlife in an uplifting, beautiful and comical theatre production.
Baby Bear doesn’t want to venture outside her cosy cave. But she is too curious about the sights, sounds and smells outside to stay indoors. Tempted by the creatures that wander into her home, Baby Bear learns the beauty of nature and how returning home is even better after an adventure.
Combining stunning visuals, an exploration of the senses and sung to a mesmerising soundtrack, Baby Bear is a playful, interactive puppetry adventure for babies, toddlers and their families. The perfect first theatre experience.
Baby Show Suitability: For ages approx. 0-18 months. A gentle version of the production suitable for those not on the move and/or wanting a calmer experience. 20mins performance with optional 20mins stay & play.
Toddler Show Suitability: For ages approx. 18 months-3 years. An energetic version of the production suitable for those on the move and/or wanting a livelier experience. 20mins performance with optional 20mins stay & play.
PLAYTIME! Cheesy Tunes
PLAYTIME! Cheesy Tunes
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No lift access to performance studio.
No refunds or exchanges on tickets purchased.
Buggy park available downstairs when the event is held upstairs.EVENT DETAILS
TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2025
10AM + 11:30AM
£18 - admits 2
Additional Little One £9
Additional Adult £9
Come along for a fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with The Last Baguette theatre company. There’ll be silliness, play-acting, games and music...
Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.Join Ratty and her friends for a fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement, and lots of imaginative play. Ratty has a lot of ideas but sometimes things don’t go according to plan....can you help her by playing along and working together?
Sessions last 1 hour, and are created for ages 2-6 and their grown-ups. Younger and older siblings welcome!
The Last Baguette makes entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences.
SESSION THEME: Cheesy Tunes - Join Ratty’s Band!
Urinetown, The Musical
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An exhilarating, not-to-be missed experience…the funniest, most tuneful musical in town.
Multi award-winning Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective of one of our greatest art forms.
Urinetown is “a mythical place…a bad place” that exists not too far in the future, where a terrible water shortage caused by a 20 year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The Citizens must use the public facilities controlled by a single malevolent company that profits by charging for the “privilege to pee”. From amongst the downtrodden and desperate people, a hero decides he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis’s Urinetown is an irreverently darkly humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Celebrated for challenging the very notion of what a musical should be, Urinetown catapults the audience into a hilarious romp with its outrageous perspective, wicked wit and non-stop ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.
A Discarded Nut Youth Theatre production.
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday 17th July - Saturday 19th July 2025
7pm + 2pm (Saturday only)
Tickets £12 / £14 / PWYC
Please note: no lift access to performance space
Animal Farm
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“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
DNYT is a cutting edge company of young actors committed to creating breath-taking & high-quality contemporary adaptations of classic plays and stories. This year DNYT explore the timeless themes of power, revolution and corruption as they bring Orwell's chilling 'fairy story' to riotous and devastating life.
When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master, Mr Jones, and take over the farm themselves, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality. But gradually a cunning, ruthless elite among them, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, starts to take control. Soon the other animals discover that they are not all as equal as they thought, and find themselves hopelessly ensnared as one form of tyranny is replaced with another.
A Discarded Nut Youth Theatre production.
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday 10th July - Sat 12th July 2025
7pm + 2pm (Saturday only)
Tickets £12 / £14 / PWYC
Please note: no lift access to performance space