Music for you, play for them: a family friendly, live session for music-loving grown-ups and little ones. There are two sessions during the day, one at 10.30am, and a second at 11.45am, each lasting 45 minutes. Each of these shows include toe-tapping acoustic covers of well-known pop, rock and folk tunes from a live, professional …
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. Corn Exchange Newbury reopened the Old Library earlier in 2026 having repurposed and refurbished this wonderful local heritage building. The Old Library has now become a vibrant …
At times chilling, hilarious and moving, Comb is an ode to the stories of the people we have lost. Through a tangled ride into Celtic, Slavic and Siberian folklore, Comb is a wake-up call for understanding just how interwoven we all are. When Charlotte was 8, her Grandad told her the beginning of a story: …
Have you ever wondered what is behind the idyllic and seemingly perfect life of Audrey Hepburn? All she really wanted was to be loved and to find love. She was, and continues to be, an inspiration… A stunningly beautiful, modest actress, and selfless humanitarian Ambassador of UNICEF, she proved to be one of those rare …
Alex blends laugh-out-loud humour with jaw-dropping psychological feats. Alex McAleer isn’t psychic, but he can apparently tap into his audience’s minds. With sell-out shows worldwide, West End appearances, and TV spots, he’s built a reputation as a charismatic, laugh-out-loud entertainer. Interactive, astonishing, and playful, this show turns the audience into the stars!
A heartfelt and award-nominated tale of love, loss and redemption. Her and Grandpa are different and definitely not the same. In her final year of school, Grandpa faces a devastating diagnosis. He makes one request: to go home. Inspired by true events, the multi-award nominated In the Land of Eagles sees the unlikely pair embark …
Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening (Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 - Telegraph), the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasn’t just awake, she was ready to rebel. Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the delight of throwing …
A Tale of Us is a play for parents and their babies. Sleep is like an old friend I’ve not seen for a long time. She’s stopped returning my calls. But some nights feel sort of magic. Just you and me watching a new day being born. Blending drama and multi-sensory playtime in a relaxed …
Trailblazing comedian James Barr is going on tour around the UK with a bold, 'genre-defying' (ArtsHub) hour of stand-up. A darkly hilarious reckoning with shame, survival and a pushy-wushy down the stairsy-wairsy. Nominee for Best Show at the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards, NextUp’s Biggest Award in Comedy and the Queer Performers Award at the 2025 …
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An hour of joyful chaos, jaw dropping skill, and irresistible fun. Fresh from five-star success at the Edinburgh Fringe and being named Best Family Show at Brighton Fringe, Darryl J Carrington transforms everyday objects into extraordinary adventures. A toothbrush stars in a balancing act, a string sparks a heist, and a tea party lands on …
Music for you, play for them: a family friendly, live session for music-loving grown-ups and little ones. There are two sessions during the day, one at 10.30am, and a second at 11.45am, each lasting 45 minutes. Each of these shows include toe-tapping acoustic covers of well-known pop, rock and folk tunes from a live, professional …
Calling all trainee detectives! Join us for The Mystery of The Old Library, an award-winning board-game style theatre show where your skills are needed to solve this thrilling murder mystery. From the creators of I Believe in Unicorns comes this new brain-teasing interactive adventure. Team up with super sleuth Danyah Miller to navigate secrets and …
A high-energy story following life growing up in a working-class environment in austerity Britain. 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, …
Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) Doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes Newbury with a potent dose of his latest offering, Don’t Call Me Uncle! Multi-award-winning comedian Michael is proud to wear many hats: doctor, husband and father. Evidently, that list does not include uncle. Yet, despite only being in …
Daniel was determined to handle his big break-up with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn’t. Join him as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light. Described by Rolling Stone as ‘utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic’, award-winning stand-up Daniel …
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