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Details on all upcoming productions and shows covering comedy, drama and musicals plus classics. What's on Here's the list of the productions currently scheduled at the theatre. Scroll through the list. Or you can search by name of event, date, or type of production ... or all three ! Find an event Search Choose a date Filter by type Garrick Productions Garrick Academy Visiting Productions Activities & Events Garrick Cinema Clear type filter and date Sorry - no productions found. Please change your search terms. Show title 5 Dec 2025 Find out more Book now If you love theatre and would like to meet new friends; why not join us at our play reading club! Activities & Events Show title 5 Dec 2025 Find out more Book now A rip-ROARing Panto FUR all the Family! Garrick Production Show title 9 Dec 2025 Find out more Book now Join us this Christmas for a screening that’s full of heart, humour, and holiday magic! Garrick Cinema Show title 13 Dec 2025 Find out more Book now A rip-ROARing Panto FUR all the Family! Garrick Production Show title 16 Dec 2025 Find out more Book now Fun for the whole family with this funny Christmas film Garrick Cinema Show title 9 Jan 2026 Find out more Book now Explores the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress Garrick Cinema Show title 10 Jan 2026 Find out more Book now Provocative and entertaining production filmed live from the West End Garrick Cinema Show title 15 Jan 2026 Find out more Book now Come together, right now-it’s time to shake it up baby with the sensational The Magic of the Beatles Visiting Production Show title 16 Jan 2026 Find out more Book now The original Carpenters tribute is back with a brand-new show for 2025! Visiting Production Show title 17 Jan 2026 Find out more Book now Interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “Paint Me a Murder” Visiting Production Show more Join our mailing list Subscribe

Century-old theatre staging new Altrincham Garrick productions and classics, plus comedy and musicals. Everyone is welcome Altrincham Garrick Playhouse is the beating heart of the community. A theatre, cinema, youth academy and community creative social place for all to enjoy. Garrick Production Goldilocks & The Three Bears Dec 5, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 Find out more Book Now What's On See More Do you want to help the Playhouse financially? The Garrick's vital community work provides life-changing experiences and makes exceptional theatre available to all. None of this would be possible without your support. Help us raise funds and reach even more people by donating or becoming a Friend of the Garrick today. Donate Friend of the Garrick Loyalty Scheme Get to know us There’s so much more to the Altrincham Garrick than the performances on our stages. Find out how to get involved in making theatre with us, try an audition or join our academy and truly get behind the scenes. Just follow the links below to explore… Find us Altrincham Garrick Playhouse Barrington Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester WA14 1HZ Free parking available Box office 0161 928 1677 Mon – Fri : 11am – 4pm & 6pm – 8.30pm Sat: 9am – 12pm Drink & relax Bar: Non-show nights: Wed, Thurs & Fri 6.30pm – 11pm Show nights: 6pm - 11pm Matinees 1 hour before start. Find out more Join our mailing list Subscribe

Garrick Production RELAXED PERFORMANCE of Goldilocks & The Three Bears Date range Tickets £15 - £19 Age guidance 3+ Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more WHAT IS A RELAXED PERFORMANCE? If you are a parent, guardian, or work with people with learning or sensory disabilities – such as those on the autism spectrum – you’ll know how difficult it can sometimes be for them to attend regular theatre performances; loud noises, lighting effects and large crowds can make stage shows overwhelming. At Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, we believe that everyone should be able to experience the magic and wonder of live theatre, and our Relaxed Performance of Goldilocks and the Three Bears will provide the same fantastical Pantomime but with an atmosphere and attitude in the auditorium that makes everyone feel comfortable and safe. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR RELAXED PERFORMANCE: At a Relaxed Performed, you are free to: - Come and go from the auditorium as you wish, even during the show - Express yourself as loudly as you like, or with physical movement, without judgement - Access the Theatre and auditorium early. You’ll also notice that we will reduce the sound and lighting to lessen sensory overload, and no pyrotechnics or loud bangs will appear in the performance. Garrick Production Book Tickets Wed 15 Oct Last few left 00:00 Show more times Trailer Reviews Gallery Friends of the Garrick Become a Friend of the Garrick! You can buy discounted tickets and support your local theatre. Become a Friend Now Join our mailing list Subscribe

Garrick Production Goldilocks & The Three Bears Date range Tickets £15 - £19 Age guidance 3+ Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Roll up! Roll up! The Circus is in town! Dame Gertie Dollop runs a Circus show with her son - Silly Billy, but they have fallen on hard times particularly with the dastardly Ringmaster Heinkel, owner of the rival 'Circus of Horrors' up to his devious old tricks. Goldilocks dreams of running away with the circus but her father the debt-collecting Baron Wasteland won't allow it and demands the overdue pitch fees from Gertie and Billy. They need a miracle however after their honeypot full of money is taken in the middle of the night by three porridge hungry, talking bears. Could the bears be the new star attraction Dame Gertie has been searching for? And can Mystic Sharon with her crystal ball see a future for the Circus and save the day? Well, there’s only one way to find out! Head down to the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse for the big top pantomime that's just right! Garrick Production Book Tickets Wed 15 Oct Last few left 00:00 Show more times Trailer Reviews Gallery Friends of the Garrick Become a Friend of the Garrick! You can buy discounted tickets and support your local theatre. Become a Friend Now Join our mailing list Subscribe

We are always looking for new talent (of any age) to work in all areas of the theatre – no experience is necessary as you will be given full training by our qualified staff. Get Involved Garrick Merchandise Show your love for theatre and support the Garrick by marketing it wherever you go. Garrick-branded T-shirt Garrick-branded Polo shirt Garrick-branded sweatshirt Garrick-branded hooded fleece Order directly from the supplier Delivered straight to your door No mark-up – all merch helps spread the word about our theatre! Visit the Merchandise Shop Don’t forget : Garrick Mugs, Water Bottles, and Tote Bags, as well as music sheets for the Choir and scripts of past productions, are also available to purchase directly at the Box Office. Grab your merch, wear it proud, and help market YOUR theatre! Join our mailing list Subscribe

We are always looking for new talent (of any age) to work in all areas of the theatre – no experience is necessary as you will be given full training by our qualified staff. Get Involved Auditions Come and act in one of the 18 productions that the Altrincham Garrick Society produces each season ! Please refer to the Garrick Actor’s Guide for all information about auditioning for acting roles in our 2025/2026 Season at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse. Download the Actor's Guide for the 2025-2026 Season In addition, each production has a dedicated audition pack, which will be uploaded to our website about 4 weeks before the auditions, and which will include information about what to prepare, character descriptions and more. Note that the Altrincham Garrick is a non-professional organisation, meaning that actors are not paid. If you have any questions about the casting process, please email casting@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk Auditions for Upcoming Productions Auditions for POMONA - The Garrick Studio- Altrincham Garrick Playhouse AUDITIONS FOR "POMONA " - The Garrick Studio at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse The Audition Date is Tuesday 6th January The Rehearsal Start Date for this production is Sunday 15th February The Production Dates are Tuesday 24th - Sunday 29th March Written by Alastair McDowall Directed by Mark Goggins Step into the haunting depths of Manchester’s underbelly, where evil lurks and danger is around every corner. Welcome to Pomona—a place where dreams are overshadowed by darkness. Join Ollie on her desperate quest to find her sister, who has mysteriously vanished. As she navigates this treacherous world, she encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, each hiding secrets that twist reality in unexpected ways. In Pomona, nothing is as it seems. Here at the centre of everything, journeys end and nightmares are born. Age Guidance: 16+ Warning: this production contains strong and offensive language, and contains scenes that some audience members may find disturbing including violence, blood, kidnapping, death, forced pregnancy, human trafficking, and references to pornographic content, sexism, sexual assault, suicide, and abuse. We are a diverse theatre and we welcome auditionees of all ages and all genders, ethnicities, sexualities, disabilities and races, to enrich the work of the production. Rehearsals : Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7.30pm – 10pm, and every Sunday 2pm – 5.30pm Click on our AUDITION PACK below for more information! Download the "POMONA" Audition Pack More Audition Information Coming Soon! MORE AUDITION INFORMATION COMING SOON Download QUIZ Audition Pack All in-house Garrick productions are cast by auditions. Once you’ve read all the information in the relevant audition pack, and if you wish to audition, then please email casting@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk with the name of the production in the Subject field, and include your name and contact number. By emailing, you will have registered for an audition. To sign up to our Actor’s Mailing List (to receive regular updates about upcoming auditions) please email casting@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk . Auditions are confirmed and announced here on this page. Auditions are also announced on our own Facebook page and Twitter Feed: https://www.facebook.com/AltrinchamGarrick/ https://twitter.com/AltrinchamG Join our mailing list Subscribe

Garrick Production Robin Hood Pantomime Date range Tickets £17 - £22 Age guidance Recommended 3+ Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time TBC Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Written by Tom Whalley Directed by Joseph Meighan The Merry Garrick Panto that really hits the bullseye! The fine folk of Sherwood Forest are terrorised by the mounting taxes imposed by the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham who’ll stop at nothing to seize the throne of England and claim the fair Maid Marian as his bride. Only the outlaw Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men can save the day. With the help of the hapless Silly Willy and his not so glamorous mother Nanny Fanny, can Sherwood be saved from the Sheriff’s clutches? Or will they be left all aquiver? Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, audience interaction, toe-tapping tunes, dazzling dance numbers, and a fresh twist on a classic tale, ROBIN HOOD promises to be the perfect theatre outing for the entire family. Whether you're young or just young at heart, this is a magical festive treat you won’t want to miss. Grab your tickets, gather your gang, and join us for a Panto full of heart, heroism, and hilarity! Age Guidance: 3+ Content Warning: Panto is A LOT of fun, but sometimes it can be quite loud, and a little bit cheeky, with some jokes that only grown-ups will understand. We also use special effects that include loud bangs, flashing lights and pyrotechnics. We do also offer a Relaxed Performance where these effects are reduced to lessen sensory overwhelm, but keeping all the great fun for our audience! Garrick Production Book Tickets Wed 15 Oct Last few left 00:00 Show more times Trailer Reviews Gallery Friends of the Garrick Become a Friend of the Garrick! You can buy discounted tickets and support your local theatre. Become a Friend Now Join our mailing list Subscribe

About Us Productions Archive Altrincham Garrick Playhouse is the beating heart of the community. A theatre, cinema, youth academy and community creative social place for all to enjoy. About the Theatre History of the Garrick In Memoriam: Past Members of the Garrick Productions Archive This part of the website provides a list of the Productions at the Garrick since the first one in 1914. Note: this section is still being transferred from the old web-site and being re-vamped. We hope that this will be completed before the end of 2025. If you have any photographs, programmes, or other details you’d like to offer to us, or any comments, please contact webmaster@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk . Search the Productions Archive The Early Years: 1914 - 1939 The Silver Box The first show that the Altrincham Garrick Society staged. Ran: 18 March 1914 - 21 March 1914 Find out more The Tragedy of Nan No summary available Ran: 1 January 1915 - 1 January 1915 Find out more The East Window No summary available Ran: 2 January 1915 - 2 January 1915 Find out more The Magic Circle No summary available Ran: 3 January 1915 - 3 January 1915 Find out more The Quest No summary available Ran: 4 January 1915 - 4 January 1915 Find out more The Drone The last production before the theatre closed during World War I. Ran: 1 January 1916 - 1 January 1916 Find out more Rutherford and Son The first production after the end of World War I Ran: 1 January 1919 - 1 January 1919 Find out more The Will and The Way No summary available Ran: 1 January 1920 - 1 January 1920 Find out more The Widowing of Mrs Holroyd No summary available Ran: 2 January 1920 - 2 January 1920 Find out more David Ballard No summary available Ran: 3 January 1920 - 3 January 1920 Find out more If Four Walls Told No summary available Ran: 4 January 1920 - 4 January 1920 Find out more The White-Headed Boy No summary available Ran: 1 January 1921 - 1 January 1921 Find out more She Stoops to Conquer No summary available Ran: 2 January 1921 - 2 January 1921 Find out more The Tragedy of Nan (1921) No summary available Ran: 3 January 1921 - 3 January 1921 Find out more The Silver Box (1921) No summary available Ran: 4 January 1921 - 4 January 1921 Find out more The Devil's Disciple No summary available Ran: 5 January 1921 - 5 January 1921 Find out more The Joan Danvers No summary available Ran: 1 January 1930 - 1 January 1930 Find out more Experiment No summary available Ran: 1 January 1932 - 1 January 1932 Find out more The Immortal Lady No summary available Ran: 1 January 1932 - 1 January 1932 Find out more To See Ourselves No summary available Ran: 1 January 1934 - 1 January 1934 Find out more Load more The Post-War Era: 1945 - 1973 Flare Path No summary available Ran: 1 January 1945 - 1 January 1945 Find out more Jupiter Laughs No summary available Ran: 1 January 1946 - 1 January 1946 Find out more What Happened to George No summary available Ran: 1 January 1947 - 1 January 1947 Find out more Boyd's Shop No summary available Ran: 1 January 1948 - 1 January 1948 Find out more Matingold No summary available Ran: 1 January 1949 - 1 January 1949 Find out more Immortal Garden No summary available Ran: 1 January 1950 - 1 January 1950 Find out more Bonaventure No summary available Ran: 1 January 1951 - 1 January 1951 Find out more The Sun and I No summary available Ran: 1 January 1952 - 1 January 1952 Find out more Your World and Mine No summary available Ran: 1 January 1953 - 1 January 1953 Find out more The Deep Blue Sea No summary available Ran: 1 January 1954 - 1 January 1954 Find out more Waters of the Moon No summary available Ran: 1 January 1955 - 1 January 1955 Find out more Reluctant Heroes No summary available Ran: 1 January 1956 - 1 January 1956 Find out more Simon and Laura No summary available Ran: 1 January 1957 - 1 January 1957 Find out more Under Milk Wood No summary available Ran: 1 January 1958 - 1 January 1958 Find out more Listen to the Wind No summary available Ran: 1 January 1959 - 1 January 1959 Find out more Dinner with the Family No summary available Ran: 1 January 1960 - 1 January 1960 Find out more Caught Napping No summary available Ran: 1 January 1960 - 1 January 1960 Find out more Cranford No summary available Ran: 1 January 1960 - 1 January 1960 Find out more A Touch of the Sun No summary available Ran: 1 January 1960 - 1 January 1960 Find out more The Strange Case of Mr Jekyll and Mr Hyde No summary available Ran: 1 January 1960 - 1 January 1960 Find out more Load more The Modern Era: 1973 - 1999 Tom Jones No summary available Ran: 9 June 1999 - 19 June 1999 Find out more Load more The Beginning of the New Millennium: 1999-2020 Camelot The first production on stage after the major Auditorium and Foyer refurbishment of 1999 Ran: 18 October 1999 - 23 October 1999 Find out more Blithe Spirit No summary available Ran: 8 November 1999 - 13 November 1999 Find out more The Office Party No summary available Ran: 29 November 1999 - 4 December 1999 Find out more The Merry Christmas Show No summary available Ran: 11 December 1999 Find out more Scrooge (The Musical) No summary available Ran: 18 December 1999 - 3 January 2000 Find out more Communicating Doors No summary available Ran: 17 January 2000 - 22 January 2000 Find out more The Cemetary Club (sic) No summary available Ran: 31 January 2000 - 5 February 2000 Find out more Neville's Island No summary available Ran: 21 February 2000 - 26 February 2000 Find out more Haywire No summary available Ran: 13 March 2000 - 18 March 2000 Find out more Misery No summary available Ran: 1 May 2000 - 6 May 2000 Find out more Return to the Forbidden Planet No summary available Ran: 22 May 2000 - 27 May 2000 Find out more The Manchester Man No summary available Ran: 9 October 2000 - 14 October 2000 Find out more Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell No summary available Ran: 6 November 2000 - 11 November 2000 Find out more A Murder is Announced No summary available Ran: 5 February 2001 - 10 February 2001 Find out more 'Allo 'Allo No summary available Ran: 3 December 2001 - 8 December 2001 Find out more Vivat! Vivat! Regina The Garrick's contribution to the celebrations for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II. Ran: 4 February 2002 - 9 February 2002 Find out more Curtain Call No summary available Ran: 6 May 2002 - 11 May 2002 Find out more The Hollow No summary available Ran: 20 January 2003 - 25 January 2003 Find out more Then There Were None No summary available Ran: 19 January 2004 - 24 January 2004 Find out more When We Are Married No summary available Ran: 8 October 2007 - 13 October 2007 Find out more Load more Season 2021-2022 Disney's The Little Mermaid The perfect musical treat for October half term Ran: 25 October 2021 - 31 October 2021 Find out more Peter Pan - The Garrick Pantomime The High Flying Garrick Pantomime Ran: 10 December 2021 - 3 January 2022 Find out more Frankenstein by Nick Dear Thrilling, gory and deeply disturbing - Please Note: Reduced seating capacity on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Ran: 17 January 2022 - 22 January 2022 Find out more One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest Performed by The Garrick Ensemble / PLEASE NOTE: 50% reduced capacity and socially distanced seating on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings Ran: 7 February 2022 - 12 February 2022 Find out more Present Laughter (2022) Lighthearted Comedy Ran: 28 February 2022 - 5 March 2022 Find out more George's Marvellous Medicine Phizz-whizzing Easter half term fun for all the Family! Ran: 7 April 2022 - 24 April 2022 Find out more Jumpers for Goalposts A hilarious and heart-warming comedy Ran: 9 May 2022 - 14 May 2022 Find out more House of Ghosts Calling all Morse fans and super sleuths Ran: 23 May 2022 - 28 May 2022 Find out more Calendar Girls - The Musical A New Musical By Gary Barlow and Tim Firth Ran: 20 June 2022 - 25 June 2022 Find out more Load more Season 2022-2023 Dick Whittington - The Garrick Pantomime The purrrfect Christmas treat! Ran: 9 December 2022 - 2 January 2023 Find out more Load more Season 2023-2024 Bombshells No summary available Ran: 26 September 2023 - 1 October 2023 Find out more Sleeping Beauty - The Garrick Pantomime The Dreamiest Garrick Panto of them all! Ran: 8 December 2023 - 2 January 2024 Find out more The Girl on the Train A Suspense Thriller, based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins. Ran: 15 January 2024 - 20 January 2024 Find out more Pennyroyal The Studio 2023/2024 Season - A Series of All Female Plays. Ran: 23 January 2024 - 28 January 2024 Find out more Let The Right One In A dark coming of age vampire love story, performed by The Garrick Ensemble. Ran: 5 February 2024 - 10 February 2024 Find out more The Vicar of Dibley The deliciously funny TV series live on stage! Ran: 26 February 2024 - 2 March 2024 Find out more Cinderella - A GAPA Spring Pantomime A classic Fairytale Panto style, performed by our Youth Academy Ran: 11 March 2024 - 17 March 2024 Find out more Unravelling the Ribbon The Studio 2023/2024 Season - A Series of All Female Plays. Ran: 19 March 2024 - 24 March 2024 Find out more Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson's swashbuckling, action packed story is the perfect treat this Easter! Ran: 3 April 2024 - 14 April 2024 Find out more All the little Lights The Studio 2023/2024 Season - A Series of All Female Plays. Ran: 23 April 2024 - 28 April 2024 Find out more The Father Psychological Drama by Florian Zeller and translated by Christopher Hampton Ran: 6 May 2024 - 11 May 2024 Find out more The Audience Innovative, multi-award winning play by the acclaimed writer Peter Morgan Ran: 20 May 2024 - 25 May 2024 Find out more Di and Viv and Rose The Studio 2023/2024 Season - A Series of All Female Plays. Ran: 4 June 2024 - 9 June 2024 Find out more Merrily We Roll Along This Olivier Award Winning Musical is a powerful, moving and compelling fable. Ran: 17 June 2024 - 22 June 2024 Find out more Load more Season 2024-2025 The History Boys - By Alan Bennett Set in the 1980's, The History Boys is a coming of age story about a group of 6th formers. Ran: 16 September 2024 - 21 September 2024 Find out more The Beauty Queen of Leenane The Irish Studio Season: A dark, comedic, thriller Ran: 1 October 2024 - 6 October 2024 Find out more Jane Eyre - By Charlotte Bronte A bold and theatrically inventive adaptation of the literary classic. Ran: 7 October 2024 - 12 October 2024 Find out more The Wizard of Oz Journey over the rainbow this October Half Term for an unforgettable family musical. Ran: 28 October 2024 - 3 November 2024 Find out more A Vicar of Dibley Christmas: The Second Coming Following our recent smash hit production, the nations favourite chocolate loving Vicar is back! Ran: 18 November 2024 - 23 November 2024 Find out more Jack & The Beanstalk - The Garrick Pantomime This GIANT adventure is the pantomime you've BEAN waiting for! Ran: 6 December 2024 - 5 January 2025 Find out more Relaxed Performance of Jack & The Beanstalk RELAXED PERFORMANCE includes reduced on stage sound & lighting, no loud bangs, auditorium lights on. Ran: 14 December 2024 Find out more Waiting for Godot The Irish Studio Season: Tragic comedy about the meaning of life and the absurdity of existence Ran: 21 January 2025 - 26 January 2025 Find out more The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time A touching and bleakly humorous tale, performed by The Garrick Ensemble, Ran: 3 February 2025 - 8 February 2025 Find out more RELAXED PERFORMANCE of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time RELAXED PERFORMANCE - A touching and bleakly humorous tale, performed by The Garrick Ensemble Ran: 9 February 2025 Find out more Oppenheimer Bio-drama about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the mastermind of the atomic bomb Ran: 24 February 2025 - 1 March 2025 Find out more The Addams Family: Young@Part - A GAPA Academy Performance This production is being performed by GAPA our Youth Academy of children Ran: 17 March 2025 - 23 March 2025 Find out more A Man of No Importance The Irish Studio Season: A Musical Comedy about an amdram group facing opposition from the Church Ran: 25 March 2025 - 30 March 2025 Find out more The Worst Witch Family fun, action-packed stage adaptation, featuring all of Jill Murphy’s beloved characters. Ran: 4 April 2025 - 17 April 2025 Find out more RELAXED PERFORMANCE of The Worst Witch RELAXED PERFORMANCE of this family fun, stage adaptation of Jill Murphy's classic story Ran: 13 April 2025 Find out more Of Mice and Men A classic story of enduring friendship and hope, with themes of economic migration and racism Ran: 8 May 2025 - 18 May 2025 Find out more Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial Footballers’ wives drama which will keep you on the edge of your seat Ran: 2 June 2025 - 7 June 2025 Find out more Translations The Irish Studio Season: A Drama about community, culture and language Ran: 10 June 2025 - 15 June 2025 Find out more Beautiful: The Carole King Musical A Musical telling the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom. Ran: 23 June 2025 - 29 June 2025 Find out more Jet Set Go! A high-flying British Musical Comedy Ran: 15 July 2025 - 19 July 2025 Find out more Load more Season 2025-2026 A Chorus Line A musical masterpiece that revolutionised Broadway Ran: 8 September 2025 - 14 September 2025 Find out more A Taste of Honey Altrincham Garrick STUDIO 2025/26 Season - A Series of Manc Plays Ran: 23 September 2025 - 28 September 2025 Find out more Bleak Expectations The story Charles Dickens might have written after drinking too much gin... Ran: 29 September 2025 - 4 October 2025 Find out more Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Escape to a world of pure imagination with our October Musical Ran: 23 October 2025 - 2 November 2025 Find out more Voices of Manchester Altrincham Garrick STUDIO 2025/26 Season - A Series of Manc Plays Ran: 11 November 2025 - 16 November 2025 Find out more It's A Wonderful Life A joyful story of love, hope and community based on the critically acclaimed Christmas film Ran: 17 November 2025 - 23 November 2025 Find out more Load more Join our mailing list Subscribe

List of previous productions The Silver Box The first show that the Altrincham Garrick Society staged. Helvetica Light is an easy-to-read font, with tall and narrow letters, that works well on almost every site. 18 March 1914 Start date 21 March 1914 The Silver Box The first show that the Altrincham Garrick Society staged. Helvetica Light is an easy-to-read font, with tall and narrow letters, that works well on almost every site. 18 March 1914 Start date 21 March 1914 The Silver Box The first show that the Altrincham Garrick Society staged. Helvetica Light is an easy-to-read font, with tall and narrow letters, that works well on almost every site. 18 March 1914 Start date 21 March 1914 Read More

We pay tribute and honour our friends at the theatre who are no longer with us. About Us Productions Archive Altrincham Garrick Playhouse is the beating heart of the community. A theatre, cinema, youth academy and community creative social place for all to enjoy. About the Theatre History of the Garrick In Memoriam: Past Members of the Garrick Productions Archive Productions Archive Note: this section is still being transferred from the old web-site and being re-vamped. This is unlikely to be completed before Easter 2025. This section provides an (incomplete) list of the Productions at the Garrick since the first one in 1914. Please contact webmaster@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk if you have any comments or additions. The Early Years : 1914 to the Second World War The Silver Box The first show that the Altrincham Garrick Society staged. Find Out More Start Date 18 March 1914 End Date 21 March 1914 The Tragedy of Nan Find Out More Start Date 1 January 1915 End Date 1 January 1915 The East Window Find Out More Start Date 2 January 1915 End Date 2 January 1915 The Magic Circle Find Out More Start Date 3 January 1915 End Date 3 January 1915 The Quest Find Out More Start Date 4 January 1915 End Date 4 January 1915 The Drone The last production before the theatre closed during World War I. Find Out More Start Date 1 January 1916 End Date 1 January 1916 Rutherford and Son The first production after the end of World War I Find Out More Start Date 1 January 1919 End Date 1 January 1919 The Will and The Way Find Out More Start Date 1 January 1920 End Date 1 January 1920 The Widowing of Mrs Holroyd Find Out More Start Date 2 January 1920 End Date 2 January 1920 David Ballard Find Out More Start Date 3 January 1920 End Date 3 January 1920 If Four Walls Told Find Out More Start Date 4 January 1920 End Date 4 January 1920 The White-Headed Boy Find Out More Start Date 1 January 1921 End Date 1 January 1921 She Stoops to Conquer Find Out More Start Date 2 January 1921 End Date 2 January 1921 The Tragedy of Nan (1921) Find Out More Start Date 3 January 1921 End Date 3 January 1921 The Silver Box (1921) Find Out More Start Date 4 January 1921 End Date 4 January 1921 The Devil's Disciple Find Out More Start Date 5 January 1921 End Date 5 January 1921 Recent Years: 2021-Present Join our mailing list Subscribe

About Us Productions Archive Altrincham Garrick Playhouse is the beating heart of the community. A theatre, cinema, youth academy and community creative social place for all to enjoy. About the Theatre History of the Garrick In Memoriam: Past Members of the Garrick Productions Archive This part of the website provides a list of the Productions at the Garrick since the first one in 1914. Note: this section is still being transferred from the old web-site and being re-vamped. We hope that this will be completed before the end of 2025. If you have any photographs, programmes, or other details you’d like to offer to us, or any comments, please contact webmaster@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk . Text to search for Start date (optional) End date (optional) Search Here are the results of your search for between overridden in code overridden in code Nothing found when we searched for overridden in code between overridden in code over-ridden by title Date(s) overridden by from & to dates Join our mailing list Subscribe

Return to Productions Archive Visiting Production WOMAN LIKE ME: The Little Mix Show This iconic show brings back-to-back chart-topping hits of Little Mix Ran Feb 15, 2024 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time 1 hour and 50 mins (inc. Interval) Tickets Price Range £15.50 - £17.50 Description The best-selling pop concert experience Woman Like Me: The Little Mix Show , returns on its UK Tour. This show brings back-to-back chart-topping hits, incredible voices, and the electrifying energy of Little Mix to life on stage, captivating fans old and new in an unmissable celebration of their phenomenal music career. Woman Like Me features the ultimate playlist of Little Mix's greatest hits, including “Black Magic”, "Secret Love Song”, "Power" and, of course, "Woman Like Me”. The show’s performers channel the contagious energy and showmanship of Little Mix, recreating vibrant dance routines and delivering powerful vocals exactly like the group's signature style. "Woman Like Me: The Little Mix Show" is an immersive concert experience that captures the essence of these huge pop icons and their extraordinary legacy. “Mixers” and fans of all ages will be singing along to their favourite anthems and will leave the show feeling empowered, uplifted, and ready to embrace their own uniqueness. Join us as we celebrate the unstoppable force that is Little Mix and experience the magic of their music up-close like never before. Get ready for a night of top-quality performances and heartfelt moments in this tribute to the global phenomenon that continues to inspire millions around the world. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Visiting Production Crooners A rip roaring comedy music show with a splendiferous injection of Big Band swing Ran May 30, 2024 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time 2 hours 20 minutes (inc. interval) Tickets Price Range £27 - £29 Description Packed with personality and humour, Crooners has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers with the outstanding 9-piece The Mini Big Band live on stage. The show pays homage to some of the greatest Crooners of all time with a splendiferous injection of Britishness. Featuring humour, tap dance and some of the most quintessential songs from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Matt Monro, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin. Expect some Come Fly With Me, Fly Me to the Moon, Mack the Knife and many, many more… Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Visiting Production Celine - My Heart Will Go On Celine- My Heart Will Go On is back for 2024 bigger and better than ever!! Ran Apr 18, 2024 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £27.50 Description After a sold out tour across the UK and Europe in 2023, Celine- My Heart Will Go On is back for 2024 bigger and better than ever!!! The concert is a stunning celebration of the music and one of one of the greatest singers of our time. Starring Alexandra Darby as seen on ITV -This Morning and an outstanding live band, the audience are taken on a magical ride through four decades of hits that include: The Power Of Love, It's All Coming Back To Me Now, I'm Alive, All By Myself, Because You Loved Me, My Heart Will Go On and many more… Join us for an unmissable evening as we pay homage to the Queen of power ballards then dance the night away in this glorious concert taking Europe by storm!! Experience the next best thing to the real artist. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Visiting Production Emilio Santoro as Elvis Internationally acclaimed, Emilio Santoro as ELVIS PRESLEY Ran Feb 16, 2024 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £25 - £27.50 Description Internationally acclaimed, 20-year-old Emilio Santoro brings his award-winning ELVIS PRESLEY theatre show to the UK. Emilio has won both European and World Championships as Elvis in the past year, and wowed America’s Got Talent viewers with his appearance in the 2022 Final. Supported by his own live band, The Memphis Moonboys, Emilio celebrates Elvis’ younger years in spectacular style. Put on your ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ and get ‘All Shook Up’ for the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll hits of all time including Jailhouse Rock, Devil in Disguise, Can’t Help Falling in Love, Hound Dog, Always on My Mind & many more. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Visiting Production Oh What A Night! A musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Ran Jun 28, 2024 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £24 Description Oh What A Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Valli’s unmistakable voice dominated the airwaves for more than two decades with classics such as Sherry , Let’s Hang On , Big Girls Don’t Cry , Can’t Take My Eyes Off You , My Eyes Adored You , December 63 (Oh What A Night) , Bye Bye Baby , Who Loves You? and many, many more. Selling over 100 million records worldwide, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons secured their place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. Oh What A Night! combines infectious personalities, amazing vocals, slick harmonies and even slicker dance moves, to deliver a show full of energy and nostalgia which always leaves audiences wanting more. Don’t miss this ultimate celebration of one of the world’s greatest Rock & Roll bands! Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Visiting Production STUART MICHAEL - The Psychic Medium Direct from London’s West End - a thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship! Ran Sep 29, 2024 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £29 Description Direct from London’s West End - a thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship! Boasting an impressive, worldwide celebrity client list, Stuart brings his quick-witted humour, sensitivity, and compassion to the stage. Sharing his personal story – the childhood gift of being able to see with the mind’s eye – Stuart uses his extraordinary abilities to connect with the spirit world. Intuitively drawn to members of the audience, he brings forward direct messages from the other side. Don't worry about where you're sitting, Stuart will find you if he has a message for you! Spreading comfort and empathy to those who come to him, he specialises in bringing messages from loved ones who have passed on. And, recurring dreams are interpreted – no matter how silly, serious, or scary they may seem. His message to the audience is to be open-minded and respectful for the evening ahead, and not to be nervous, as this will be an uplifting experience. Don’t miss this unique and unforgettable evening. You have to see it to believe it. The production is investigational and for the purposes of entertainment Online Presence Facebook.com/StuartMichaelPsychic Instagram.com/StuartMichaelPsychic Tiktok.com/@StuartMichaelPsychic Website: www.ThePsychicMedium.co.uk Reviews “Cheeky, best friend charm that’s entertaining” Evening Telegraph ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I found the show both comforting and amazing given the details that Stuart was able to provide” WhatsGoodToDo.com “A truly intriguing insight into the psychic world. . . a first-class class act” Theatre, Films & Art Reviews “An engaging evening’s entertainment. . . can be enjoyed by believers and sceptics alike” - The Reviews Hub “He left sceptics scratching their heads” Stamford Mercury Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Visiting Production Manford's Comedy Club It’s Friday night!.. It’s Comedy night with another hilarious Manford’s Comedy Club show! Ran Jul 11, 2025 Age guidance 18+ Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £13.50 Description FRIDAY NIGHT COMEDY It’s Friday night!..It’s Comedy night with another hilarious Manford’s Comedy Club show! Featuring some of the funniest, award-winning comedians on the UK comedy circuit, who are all personally chosen by Jason Manford. HAYLEY ELLIS: Hayley is a former regular sight gag contributor for Russell Howard's Good News and has also written for 8 out of 10 Cats. Destined for comedy greatness, sharp, clever and very funny. Tour support for Sarah Millican and Jason Manford. “Brilliantly funny and a joy to watch.” Sarah Millican “Hayley is a proper comic, funny, relatable and one to watch" Jason Manford CHRIS WASHINGTON: Rising star Chris Washington is taking the comedy industry and audiences alike by storm with bags of Northern charm and an honest, natural, down to earth, conversational delivery. Tour support for Tom Stade and Jason Manford. “Mark my words..he will be a big name.” Love Comedy ANDY ASKINS: If you like a dry sense of humour then Andy is definitely your man. Dark material coupled with inventive and quirky songs all delivered in an inimitable modest and self-deprecating style. He has previously worked with Michael McIntyre, Lee Evans, Jason Manford, Alan Carr, Jimmy Carr, Micky Flanagan, Harry Hill, Rhod Gilbert, Bill Bailey and Jack Dee, to name but a few. “Dark humour with faultless timing. Hilarious!” The Stage Doors open 7pm. Show starts 8pm. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Visiting Production The Take That Experience The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage! Ran Jul 12, 2024 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time 1 hour 45 minutes (inc. an interval) Tickets Price Range £23 - £25 Description As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK's number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised tribute act. With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’. “THE CLOSEST THING TO TAKE THAT” - NIGEL MARTIN-SMITH This incredible show features hit after hit from Take That’s career spanning three decades - from classic 90s hits through to their most recent triumphs. Songs include Pray, Relight My Fire, Patience, Shine, These Days, Rule The World and many more. The show also features the one and only "Robbie Williams" who brings alive songs such as "'Angels', 'Rock DJ' and 'Candy' to an already explosive show! “A SHOW YOU’LL NEVER FORGET” - AUDIENCE MEMBER This show is a must for any Take That fan as the boys don’t just give you a night you’ll Never Forget… they give you The Take That Experience! Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Contains loud music and stage lighting. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production The Audience Innovative, multi-award winning play by the acclaimed writer Peter Morgan Ran May 20, 2024 - May 25, 2024 Age guidance 10+ Venue Main House Running time 2.5 hours (inc. 20 mins interval) Tickets Price Range £10 - £16 Description “Every week the Queen of the United Kingdom has a private audience with her Prime Minister. It is not an obligation. It is a courtesy extended by the Prime Minister to bring her Majesty up to speed.” Spanning sixty years from the 1950s through to the 21st century, Peter Morgan’s The Audience vividly illustrates what might have happened between the late Queen Elizabeth II and her Prime Ministers behind closed doors during their weekly meetings. From young mother to grandmother, these private audiences chart the arc of the second Elizabethan Age. Politicians come and go through the revolving door of electoral politics, while Queen Elizabeth II remained constant, waiting to welcome her next Prime Minister. A creative mix of historical evidence, back room gossip and literary imaginings, this play is a witty, thought provoking and a highly entertaining piece of unmissable theatre. The Audience has received sell out runs in both London and on Broadway. Altrincham Garrick Playhouse are thrilled to present this multi-award winning play by the acclaimed writer Peter Morgan (“The Queen ” and Netflix’s “The Crown ”). Reviews Rick Bowen from Stagestruck describes 'The Audience' as "Stunning" Read the full review here: https://www.stagestruck.info/blog/2024/5/21/the-audience-altrincham-garrick Paul Wilcox from North West End UK describes 'The Audience' as a “…sumptuous and informative production sprinkled with excellent performances.” Read the full review here: https://northwestend.com/the-audience-altrincham-garrick-playhouse/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2cYFmwDQs-aTXoHNexgWObyHa--NTlh_9jxNxKTwqojj3E3dYB0zrUy0M_aem_AXSz5EBZdHoPxBRAcxAtoVQLNMt27Csig-zOgZDaWqi9m2U_J7MXr6O-GuEzakcIpbx2prUkQ7YQFQq3SQacV88b Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Lauriston Studio Betrayal Ran May 23, 2016 - May 28, 2016 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Perhaps the greatest and most moving of all Pinter's plays. It concerns the devious workings of the human heart, love, guilt and passion. It begins with the embers of an adulterous relationship and traces the train of events through the previous years - the betrayal between wife and husband, mistress and lover and even between the rival men. The sweaty panic of the adulterer mixes thrillingly with the barely contained emotional violence of the situation. The play was famously based on Pinter's own affair with Joan Bakewell and has been constantly revived since its first production in 1978. Cast Emma - Jacqui Wheble Jerry - Malcolm Cooper Robert - Paul Wilson Waiter - Leon McKenna Reviews **** Review by Rick Bowen - Stagestruck YOU never feel totally comfortable watching a Harold Pinter play. The characters teeter on the brink of unpredictability, formula driven the work of this bespectacled genius most definitely isn’t. Leave your comfort zone at the theatre door, please. Jerry and Emma meet for a catch up at a pub and it soon becomes apparent they have a past, even if they keep a tight rein on their emotions. It could be two former work colleagues having a catch up, but it isn’t. The play takes us back in time nine years and we see far more passion then, with Jerry behaving like an infatuated schoolboy towards Emma, worshipping her like a goddess. While the pace of Betrayal is positively forensic at times, it is an engrossing, intriguing and grown up piece of theatre featuring some fabulous, witty and insightful lines from a master playwright. I’ve always been attracted to the work of artists who refuse to bow to convention and it goes without saying Pinter was a true enigma. For me, this is Jacqueline Wheble’s best performance to date at the Garrick, breezing across the stage with supreme confidence as Emma. She and Malcolm Cooper, who plays Jerry are really good together and very, very believable. Paul Wilson, an actor I rate very highly, gives his reputation yet another major boost as Emma’s hubby, Robert. This is a major achievement for all concerned, including the production’s director, Richard Sails. * Until May 28. The box office is on 0161 928 1677. Star rating – **** *** Review by Julia Taylor THE Lauriston Studio at Altrincham Garrick present the Harold Pinter classic, Betrayal, for their last play of the season. It is aptly named for it illustrates three kinds of betrayal. That of husband and wife, lover and mistress and two best friends and there are interesting duologues between each of these pairs. Pinter craftily makes the action begin two years after the end of an affair and takes us gradually backwards to its titillating start seven years beforehand. A screen with dates establishes the chronological order. An excellent twosome scene takes place in 1973 when Jacqui Wheble's Emma confesses to her husband, Robert (Paul Wilson) that she has been having an affair with his best friend Jerry (Malcolm Cooper) since 1968. Jacqui and Paul are real life partners which might have helped this difficult scene to run smoothly. It is not until that point that Robert, an adulterer himself, has any idea that his wife spends passionate afternoons with Jerry, The men remain disturbingly close despite the affair. The cast interact well and show mastery of the Pinter pause but the pace is just a fraction slow. Jacqui's Emma masters the work/home balance, yet remains attractive to men. After Jerry falls for her you can feel their sexual chemistry and yet, at times they seem set in their ways. Malcolm Cooper's facial expressions are telling as he indicates Jerry's fear of being found out. Until Saturday, May 28 For tickets, telephone 0161 928 1677 or book online at altrinchamgarrick.co.uk. Star rating:? * * * Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production The Worst Witch Family fun, action-packed stage adaptation, featuring all of Jill Murphy’s beloved characters. Ran Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025 Age guidance Recommended 7+ Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £13 - £18 Description Adapted from Jill Murphy’s original books by Emma Reeves. With Music by Luke Potter. Directed by Kay Valentine Before Harry Potter exploded onto the scene there was another seemingly ordinary child, Mildred Hubble, who wound up in the most extraordinary of places… A school for witches! Now its time for you to join the world of magic and mayhem at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse this Easter Holiday! Currently in her final year at Miss Cackle’s Academy, accident prone Mildred and her fellow pupils are about to embark on their biggest adventure yet… When Mildred and her friends decide to put on a play about their experiences as witches in training, mayhem inevitably ensues. Jealous Ethel Hallow is always out to spoil Mildred’s fun. Stern Miss Hardbroom is opposed to all fun in general. Worst of all, an old enemy returns with a plan for revenge that could threaten not just the Academy, but the whole world. Featuring all of Jill Murphy’s beloved characters, this action-packed new stage adaptation by Emma Reeves includes original music, magic and a dose of Mildred’s unique brand of utter pandemonium! The Worst Witch premiered at Royal & Derngate, Northampton in 2019 and toured the UK before transferring to London’s West End later that year. The production then went on to win the Olivier Award for Best Family Show in 2020! Reviews “If you have children that have enjoyed these books or enjoy live performance, then I would encourage you to take them to this show and give this production the audience it deserves.” "Characters that have been well written are very well performed and the rapport amongst the cast shone through." "Director Katheleen Valentine nurtured 5-star performances all round from this team of women!" Lou Kershaw (North West End UK) Stagestruck - Rick Bowen writes that this musical is "sure to leave children in the audience spellbound." Click below to read the full review: https://northwestend.com/the-worst-witch-altrincham-garrick-playhouse/ Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production A Vicar of Dibley Christmas: The Second Coming Following our recent smash hit production, the nations favourite chocolate loving Vicar is back! Ran Nov 18, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024 Age guidance 10+ Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £10.50 - £16.50 Description A Stage Play by Ian Gower and Paul Carpenter adapted from the original TV series by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer. Directed by Pete Brassington No, no, no, no, Yes! That’s right… Following on from our recent smash hit production of “The Vicar of Dibley” in February 2023, the nation’s favourite chocolate loving Vicar and her beloved sidekicks are back! When Hugo and Alice return from their honeymoon, Alice finds that she is putting on a little more than just holiday weight and she turns to the Vicar for advice! Geraldine is still desperately trying to bring the Dibley Parish Council to some order. After the carnage of the Village Quiz and organising a week of 'Radio Dibley', the Vicar feels she may be living on a different planet. Then just when things couldn’t get any more bizarre in Dibley, Geraldine is flabbergasted when little verger Alice actually has a good idea! Why not put on a Nativity? Why not indeed! What could possibly go wrong? A Fantastically festive and belly-laughing production awaits at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse with A Vicar of Dibley Christmas: The Second Coming! Reviews STAGESTRUCK - Review by Rick Bowen "Director Pete Brassington’s production is sure to get audiences in a festive mood. Even Victor Meldrew would raise a smile or two watching this." Click HERE to read the full review North West End UK - Review by Brian Madden “With its faithful nod to the original series and strong ensemble performances, this production of A Vicar of Dibley Christmas – The Second Coming delivers a thoroughly entertaining night of festive cheer.” Click HERE to read the full review Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning This production contains some strong language. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Your World and Mine Ran Jan 1, 1953 - Jan 1, 1953 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Allen, Doreen Caldwell, Pamela Miller, Tony Stockton, Reg Sykes, Constance D Winning, Joyce Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Cinema NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: Vanya National Theatre Live Ran Mar 3, 2024 Age guidance 15+ Venue Main House Running time 1 hour 50 minutes (inc. 20 mins interval) Tickets Price Range £18 - £20 Description National Theatre Live: Vanya Adapted by Simon Stephens, after Anton Chekhov. Directed by Sam Yates. Designed by Rosanna Vize. Andrew Scott (Fleabag ) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time ) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions. Filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s West End, Vanya will be playing exclusively in cinemas in 2024. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Voices of Manchester Altrincham Garrick STUDIO 2025/26 Season - A Series of Manc Plays Ran Nov 11, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 Age guidance Venue STUDIO Theatre Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £13 - £15 Description Six Tales from our City A New Play by local playwright Duncan Battman Commissioned by Joseph Meighan Directed by Duncan Battman Six Monologues. Six Mancs. A Tram. A Pub. The beating heart of the greatest City. Mad Fer It. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Of Mice and Men A classic story of enduring friendship and hope, with themes of economic migration and racism Ran May 8, 2025 - May 18, 2025 Age guidance Recommended: 12+ Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £10.50 - £16.50 Description Written by John Steinbeck Directed by Joseph Meighan “Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don't belong no place...with us it ain't like that. We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us.” George and Lennie are migrants with a dream; a dream of a better life, a place where they can belong, where Lennie feels safe and George can be somebody. But this is the Great Depression, not many dreams come true in a time where a few have plenty but most have nothing. When the friends take a job on Curly’s farm, tragedy unfolds leading to a heart-breaking decision. John Steinbeck’s classic novel is more than 80 years old, but with themes of economic migration, racism, prejudice and exclusion it remains a parable for our times. A story of enduring friendship and hope. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning This production stays true to the original novel, exposing the depths of the characters and inviting conversations around difficult topics set against the brutality of the time. It contains sensitive content including topics that cover racism, ableism, sexism, violence, assault, murder, death, plus some strong and offensive language. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Merrily We Roll Along This Olivier Award Winning Musical is a powerful, moving and compelling fable. Ran Jun 17, 2024 - Jun 22, 2024 Age guidance 12+ Venue Main House Running time 2.5 hours (inc. 20 mins interval) Tickets Price Range £16 - £18.50 Description “It's our time, breathe it in... Worlds to change and worlds to win” Spanning three decades in the entertainment business and told in reverse order, Merrily We Roll Along charts the turbulent relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and his two lifelong friends — writer Mary and lyricist & playwright Charley. A powerful, moving, thrilling and compelling fable about friendship, compromise and the high price of success. An inventive, cult-classic ahead of its time, Merrily We Roll Along features some of Stephen Sondheim’s most celebrated, personal and beautiful songs including “Good Thing Going”, “Not A Day Goes By” and “Our Time”. This unmissable Musical Comedy is a spirited and cautionary tale for anyone who has ever pursued a dream. Originally opening on Broadway in 1981, and having countless revivals and and revisions along the way, Merrily We Roll Along found great success in 2013 when London’s Menier Chocolate Factory produced the production, which subsequently transferred to the Harold Pinter Theatre to critical acclaim - the most five-star reviews in West End history - and winning the Olivier Award for Best Musical. It has most recently returned to Broadway, starring Daniel Radcliffe. Reviews "A funny, clever and warm adaptation of an underperformed classic... To quote a song from the show ‘It’s a Hit’!!" Helen Harrison - North West End UK Read the full review HERE 5 STARS from Rick Bowen - Stagestruck "Fabulous, flawless and a must see." Read the full review HERE Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning This production contains some mild language and adult themes. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Cranford Ran Jan 1, 1960 - Jan 1, 1960 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Pearse, Bette Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Matingold Ran Jan 1, 1949 - Jan 1, 1949 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Billcliff, Arthur Bramwell, Madge Carter, Harold Greenhalgh, Eunice Kamberian, Tahouhi Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Visiting Production 100 - A Century of Dance The Clare Tanner School of Dancing will entertain you with Ballet, Tap, Modern & Contemporary dance Ran Jul 7, 2024 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time Tickets Price Range £8 - £10 Description The Clare Tanner School of Dancing proudly presents a journey through the music of the past 100 years. Our dancers will entertain you with Ballet, Tap, Modern and Contemporary routines to lots of wonderful pieces of music. Opening with the Charleston and closing with a current hit, there really is something for everyone! Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Academy Octopia - Half Term Drama Workshop (THURSDAY) Exciting drama workshops for students aged 6-18 years. Join us for a day, or the whole week! Ran Oct 30, 2025 Age guidance 6 years - 18 years Venue Rehearsal Room Running time 10am - 4pm (6 hours) Tickets Price Range £35 per day (£25 discount if all 5 days Mon-Fri booked) Description Octopia (5 days) 27/10/25 - 31/10/25 The Garrick Academy of Performing Arts Half Term Drama Workshop. Join us during this October half term holiday for a day or for the full week to enjoy theatrical fun: combining music, movement, monologues and much, much, more! GAPA’s half term workshops encourage the participants to explore their creative side and promote teamwork in a safe and friendly environment. Students can learn drama skills, gain confidence and above all have fun! - Students from 6-18 years will be expected to work together, as well as individually. - Workshops start each day at 10.00am and finish at 4.00pm. - Attendees are required to bring their own refreshments to see them through the day. - Attendees are requested to wear clothes suitable for movement and appropriate footwear. - Students will be required to read text unaided. - £35 per day or book the whole week and receive a £25 discount. - Once you have signed up, please click on the attachment in the email you receive. You will be provided with a link to complete a 'Registration Form' . This is required before your child can gain access to the workshop. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning N/A Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production The East Window Ran Jan 2, 1915 - Jan 2, 1915 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By Walter R Matthews CAST Bonson, John P Hough, B G Megson, Miss Margaret Slinn, Ella Warburton, George A Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production If Four Walls Told Ran Jan 4, 1920 - Jan 4, 1920 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By Edward Percy CAST Blackburn, Lydia Brierley, Norman Green, Freda Loft, J H Harold Lowe, Lois M Matthews, Marion Thwaite Owen, Gwen Pownall, Clarence Winn, Rex Wilkinson, John Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Visiting Production 80's Live Get ready to party with 80's live Ran Jun 1, 2024 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £30 Description You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up! Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK - 80s Live! Direct from London’s West End, we will be heading down the Atlanta Highway, so bring your jukebox money and get ready to Jitterbug. The show includes hits Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, The Edge of Heaven, Tainted Love, Love Shack, Living on a Prayer, The Final Countdown, Don’t You Want Me?, Relax, Never Gonna Give You Up, It’s Raining Men, Rio and the list goes on. This is 80s Live! “Wake Me up Before You Go-go, Take on Me, Girls Just Want to Have Fun. . . for those of you who agree that 80s pop tunes are the best, you’ll be in Heaven 17 at new retro show 80s Live!” - Sunday Mirror ★★★★★ 5 stars “A riotously fun evening. . . exuberates energy and radiates good vibes” - Adventures in Theatreland ★★★★★ 5 stars “Flawless performances. . . a show not to be missed!” - Musical Theatre Musings ★★★★★ 5 stars “It's a great night out. Wherever you are in the country, get yourself a ticket and ‘go-go’ along. Superb" -Theatre and Tonic “A bloody good night out!” Play To See "A feel-good and fun night which is impossible not to enjoy" - The Reviews Hub “. . . it’s difficult not to get swept up in the energy when the hits keep coming” - Sunday Mirror Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Visiting Production LA School of Dance Proudly Presents - Bon Voyage Join the students from the L A School of Dance as they embark on a journey around the world Ran Jun 29, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £13 - £17 Description Join the students from the L A School of Dance as they embark on a journey around the world showcasing their talents in ballet, tap, jazz and musical theatre. A great family show to be enjoyed by all. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Cinema Matilda The Musical Sing-A-Long (Cinema Screening) Come and be 'a little a bit naughty' at Sing-a-Long Matilda showing on our BIG SCREEN! Ran Jul 14, 2024 Age guidance PG Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £8 - £10 Description Calling all revolting children and their parents! Come and be a little bit naughty at Sing-a-Long Matilda the Musical, showing on our BIG SCREEN with Lyrics, so you too can be the stars of the show. Now is your chance to interact with this incredible tale of a little girl making her great escape! Find the “magic” inside of you and join us in singing your hearts out to this Tony and Olivier Award winning Matilda the Musical based on Roald Dahl’s novel. Fun for the whole Family! Great News - Your ticket automatically enters you into the chance to be one of our 4 lucky winners of Garrick Prizes selected on the night. And if you fancy a sweet treat, then select our special ticket deal offer and included in the entrance fee will be a choice of one of our flavoured ice-cream tubs. Entrance Fee plus one Ice-cream (variety of flavours - £10 (NB Ice-cream tubs usually £3) Also don't forget our Free Fun for the Whole Family OPEN DAY is earlier in the day on Sunday 14th July, 11am - 4pm. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Boyd's Shop Ran Jan 1, 1948 - Jan 1, 1948 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Bramwell, Madge Carter, Harold Farebrother, Arthur F Jenkinson, Philip Osborne, Edgar Pimlott, (Allman) Emmie Snape, Joyce Sykes, Constance D Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production The Father Psychological Drama by Florian Zeller and translated by Christopher Hampton Ran May 6, 2024 - May 11, 2024 Age guidance 14+ Venue Main House Running time 2.5 hours (inc. 20 mins interval) Tickets Price Range £10 - £16 Description The Father (Le Père) is a play about a man called Andre. Now 80 years old, Andre was once a tap dancer. He lives with his daughter Anne and her husband Antoine. Or was he an engineer whose daughter Anne lives in London with her new lover, Pierre? The thing is, he is still wearing his pyjamas, and he can’t find his watch. He is starting to wonder if he’s losing control… A sobering and realistic family story, and an unsentimental, emotionally intense look at the world through the eyes of a man experiencing dementia. The Father , in this English translation by Christopher Hampton, was commissioned by the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal, Bath and premiered in October 2014. The production transferred to the Tricycle Theatre, London, in May 2015, and subsequently to Wyndham's Theatre in the West End. The Father was awarded the Moliere Award for Best Play and the Olivier and Tony Awards for Best Actor. In 2020 a film version called The Father was released starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman, which won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, while Hopkins won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Altrincham Garrick Playhouse are proud to be supporting Together Dementia Support with this production of THE FATHER . Together Dementia Support are here to help people to live positively with Dementia in Manchester and Trafford. "Since being established in 2014, TDS has supported over 1,000 people living with Dementia and their loved ones. We currently have over 280 members and 300 carers who we support week in, week out, 52 weeks a year. For people living with Dementia, we offer a range of activities such as social groups, walking groups, arts & crafts, music and games groups, as well as one-to-one at home social activity support. For carers, we provide online and in person group support, one-to-one advice and guidance, training opportunities and a friendly ear to listen." To learn more about us and the support services we offer, visit www.TogetherDementiaSupport.org Reviews 5 Stars from Rick Bowen at Stage Struck “…richly deserved standing ovation.” Read the full review: HERE Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Contains scenes that some may find upsetting. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production The Widowing of Mrs Holroyd Ran Jan 2, 1920 - Jan 2, 1920 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By D H Lawrence CAST Bott, Miss Hill, Arthur P Matthews, Marion Thwaite Nixon, Beryl Nixon, Philip N Nixon, Walter S Owen, Gwen Pownall, Clarence Warburton, George A Warburton, Ida Winn, Rex Wilkinson, John Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Cinema CHRISTMAS FILM SCREENING: How the Grinch stole Christmas (2000) Get Christmassy and watch a family favourite on the 'Big Screen' Ran Dec 12, 2023 Age guidance 5+ Venue Main House Running time 1 hour and 45 minutes with no interval Tickets Price Range £5 - £6 Description Get Christmassy at the Garrick this December and watch a family favourite, 'How the Grinch stole Christmas ' on the 'Big Screen' in our Main Auditorium. In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children's tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen). Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Blithe Spirit Ran Nov 8, 1999 - Nov 13, 1999 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By: Noel Coward Directed By: Maureen Casket In celebration of the centenary of the birth of "The Master" we proudly present one of his most famous plays. Charles Condomine, whose first wife Elvira has been dead for seven years, has been happy with his second wife, Ruth. After he invites the legendary Madame Arcati, a local medium, to conduct a seance at his home, Elvira returns from the dead. Determined to get Charles to herself forever, she arrranges an accident in which Ruth joins Elvira. Now plagued by the two spirits, Charles attempts to rid himself of them. Full of brilliant dialogue and hilarious situations, this is one not to be missed. CAST ... includes John Keen as Charles Ros Greenwood as Ruth Angela Wetherill as Madame Arcati Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Escape to a world of pure imagination with our October Musical Ran Oct 23, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025 Age guidance 6+ Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £19 - £25 Description Escape to a world of pure imagination with ROALD DAHL’S Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical . The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory… but only to a lucky few. Charlie Bucket, an imaginative boy with a knack for making something out of nothing, dreams of acquiring a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s magical chocolate factory and can’t believe his luck when it actually happens! Fellow contest winners: Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, Mike Teavee, and Augustus Gloop, have no idea what they're getting themselves into, as they each learn valuable lessons from Mr. Wonka. Nobody leaves the same way that they arrived… Discover a magical world full of amazement, innovation, sugary treats, and, of course, Oompa-Loompas! Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score from the multi awarding-winning songwriters of Hairspray (Music by Marc Shaiman with Lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman and a Book by David Greig), blended with songs from the 1971 motion picture including "Candy Man," "I've Got a Golden Ticket," “The Oompa Loompa Song," and "Pure Imagination” (Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley). Every ticket is GOLDEN, so book yours today! Reviews North West End UK - 5 Stars! “The Garrick’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is quite simply, pure escapism and is a must for all ages… With a well-deserved standing ovation, this show is a must for any musical theatre lover.” - Angela Kelly Read the full review by NORTH WEST END CLICK HERE NUMBER 9. "...the Garrick's production is just flawless and superb. ...utterly brilliant from start to finish." - Alastair Zyggu Read the full review by NUMBER9 CLICK HERE Stage Struck "...eye popping, spellbinding and uplifting production of Roald Dahl’s timeless classic." "If you add a score that’s as delicious as one of Wonka’s chocolate bars its fair to say the Garrick has a huge musical hit on its hands." - Rick Bowen Read the full review by STAGE STRUCK CLICK HERE Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning This production contains flashing lights and smoke effects. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Blackadder the Third Ran Nov 23, 2015 - Nov 28, 2015 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description The hugely successful television comedy created by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton now comes to the stage in this award winning procession of well loved characters including Edmund Blackadder, Baldrick and the Prince Regent, Prince of Wales. Where once they had been lords and dukes we now find the latest of the dastardly dynasty of the Blackadders scraping a living as a butler to the stupidest man in England - the Prince Regent! Outrageous situations and exploits of the mean spirited Blackadder and his seemingly dim witted side kick, Baldrick also involve Dr Samuel Johnson, William Pitt the younger and various larger than life characters from the French Revolution. Don't miss this unique opportunity to recapture the wit, fun and completely over the top acting of one Britain's best loved comedies. CAST Edmund Blackadder, butler to the Prince, Mr Steven Finney Baldrick, a dogsbody, Mr Michael Gallagher Prince George, the Prince Regent, their master, Mr Hugh Everett Mrs Miggins, a coffee shoppe keeper, Miss Beverley Stuart-Cole Dr Samuel Johnson, noted for his big dictionary, Mr David Beddy Byron, a romantic junkie poet, Mr Steven Williamson Shelley, a romantic junkie poet, Mr Bob Miller Coleridge, a romantic junkie poet, Mr Leon McKenna Lord Topper, a fop, Mr Leon McKenna Lord Smedley, a fop, Mr Bob Miller Ambassador, a fearsome revolutionary, Mr Steven Williamson Miss Amy Hardwood, a mysterious northern beauty, Miss Beverley Stuart-Cole Mr Hardwood, her father, Mr Steven Williamson Sally Cheapside, a young lady of doubtful virtue, Miss Beverley Stuart -Cole The Duke of Cheapside, her father, Mr Leon McKenna The Duke of Wellington, a famous soldier, Mr David Beddy Cousin MacAdder, a homicidal maniac in a kilt, Mr Richard Finney King George III, a mad monarch, Mr Steven Williamson Director - Charlie Tomlinson Assistant Director - Val Watkinson Designer - Trevor McKie Stage Manager - Trevor McKie Assistant Stage Manager - Vishnu Maharaj Lighting & Sound - Mike North Reviews Messenger Review by RICK BOWEN Had he been there, I think Rowan Atkinson himself would have clapped and cheered Steven Finney to the rafters after his performance as Blackadder. For this is comedy acting at its finest, with Steven displaying flawless comedy timing that could easily be found on a professional stage. The cues, the tormented facial expressions, this performance, perfectly pitched, had echoes of Atkinson when he played the role on TV. We meet Blackadder in Georgian England and our hero is working as butler to Prince George, a man so dim you'd be forgiven for thinking he was the by product of two cousins getting married. There are some memorable scenes between Blackadder and this royal twit, expertly played by Hugh Everett in what is, for me, his best ever performance on the Altrincham Garrick stage. All the characters from the TV series are here and while it helps if you are a fan of the original, this production, bursting with laugh out loud funny moments, is sure to convert you. It always helps when you have Richard Curtis and Ben Elton writing the script – the lines are a gift for Finney and company. Charlie Tomlinson has always impressed me as an actor and he's equally good on the other side of the boards. Beverley Stuart Cole is great fun as pie shop owner Mrs Miggins and Blackadder just wouldn't be Blackadder without his sidekick Baldrick (Michael Gallagher), a simple soul in oh so many ways. For me, this is one of the best comedies the Garrick has ever done, a wall to wall triumph. Star Rating ★★★★★ Remotegoat Review · ‘Garrick has Cunning plan!’ JULIA TAYLOR The Garrick has never shirked from presenting stage versions of well-known TV series and, this time, they have come up with a cunning plan. It is their version of Blackadder the Third scripted by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, which they perform fearlessly without copying the original characters too precisely but with input of their own which adds richness. They capture four episodes, all set in the Regency period. Our hero is employed as head butler to the idiotic Prince Regent so Baldrick is downgraded to become Black Adder's dogsbody. Steven Finney plays Blackadder with panache. With much wit and elastic facial expression, he manipulates his side kick Baldrick into carrying out his plans. Finney’s acting is so precise, you can almost read his thoughts as he attempts to solve one difficulty after another. These difficulties include Baldrick's burning of Dr Samuel Johnson's dictionary, Blackadder masquerading as the Scarlet Pimpernel, our hero's attempt to get the Prince Regent wed for money and the Duke of Wellington (David Beddy) challenging the Prince to a duel and ending up unknowingly fighting Black Adder. Michael Gallagher is a hoot as Baldrick who is as clumsy and thick as ever. Yet even he cannot compete in the gormless stakes against the foppish Prince Regent, played with appropriately restrained humour by Hugh Everett. Beverley Stuart-Cole romps merrily through the role of coffee shop keeper Mrs Miggins and other equally amusing female parts. It’s good to see Steven Williamson back on the main stage in four roles. His depiction of Amy Hardwood's working class dad is especially good. In this production, well directed by Charlie Tomlinson, the Garrick actors priceless humour, means the audience leave laughing and chatting happily about what they have seen. Star Rating ★★★★★ Review by Paul Downham for North West End For a number of years I have driven past the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse and said to myself time and time again I must pay a visit. I have heard nothing but superb reports about the productions staged here and tonight I finally got the chance to tick this one particular item off my theatrical bucket list. The theatre is as impressive as it is stunning with some of the friendliest front of house staff I have encountered in a long time. So my entertainment for the evening was Blackadder the Third, and it more than lived up to my expectations and more. Set on a simple stage (Trevor McKie) split between the Royal apartment and the servants’ quarters below, the show recreates 4 out of the 6 episodes from the third instalment of the Blackadder series. The first act saw ‘Ink and Incapability’ in which to increase his intellectual standing, the prince decides to become patron of Dr. Johnson's new dictionary, much to Blackadder’s disgust. However, Johnson is also planning to publish a novel written by Blackadder under a pseudonym, thus making him a millionaire. Matters are complicated, however, when Baldrick destroys the manuscript of the dictionary by burning it. Blackadder must devise a scheme to ensure that Johnson’s dictionary, and thus his novel, are published. This was followed by ‘Nob and Nobility’ where the Scarlet Pimpernel is the hero of the age. Blackadder, irritated by the new obsession with all things French, decides to cash in on the craze. Attempting to emulate the elusive Pimpernel, Blackadder accepts a bet to rescue a French nobleman and collect a handsome reward. His plans go awry, however, when he and Baldrick are captured and have to escape from the clutches of the French revolutionaries. The second half consisted of ‘Amy and Amiability’ where upon discovering that the prince has lost his money gambling, his faithful butler Blackadder attempts to marry Amy Hardwood, the daughter of a rich industrialist. Also starring her mum in the courtship, Blackadder eventually discovers that Amy’s father is also broke. We soon also discover that Amy is in fact The Shadow, a notorious highwayman. Finally ‘Duel and Duality’ this time the Prince runs into more trouble when he offends the Duke of Wellington with his nose, with only one way to save himself. Blackadder formulates a cunning plan to substitute his own Scottish cousin, MacAdder, to fight the Prince in the duel. When this plan falls through, however, Blackadder must swap places with the Prince and fight the duel himself. All four episodes were put together with a team of very talented performers and a production team with a degree of professionalism I have rarely seen on an amateur stage. Steven Finney playing Edmund Blackadder takes on a role that previously I couldn't have imagined anyone but Rowan Atkinson playing. His mannerisms were so well played out and costume convincing it was sometimes difficult to tell the two apart. Michael Gallagher as Baldrick brought many laughs with a cunning blend of slapstick comedy mixed with the disgusting habits viewers of the BBC TV series grew to love. His one point accurate comic timing and interaction with Finney was a joy to watch. The Prince played by Hugh Everett also put in a good turn as the royal fop. Complete with white make up and an equally white wig he portrayed the innocence of the character with skill and dexterity. The remaining cast members Steven Williamson, Beverly Stuart Cole, Richard Finney, David Beddy, Bob Miller and Leon McKenna all take on supporting roles changing from episode to episode with Cole hitting the spot with a number of stellar performances. Directed by Charlie Tomlinson, Blackadder is a triumph in every sense of the word. With the addition of accurate period costumes from the wardrobe team under the leadership of Mike Shaw you really feel that you have been transported to the Regency period. Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Cinema Bat out of Hell: Musical Theatre Screening A thrilling musical featuring a dynamic 8 piece rock band, shown as though live on our Big Screen Ran Nov 5, 2025 Age guidance 13+ Venue Main House Running time 2 hours 40 mins including an interval Tickets Price Range £12 - £16 Description Twenty-five years ago, an earthquake hit Obisidian (formerly known as Manhattan), trapping a band of misfits in a tunnel and freezing their DNA. They became forever young and known as The Lost. Know their leader and his band of misfits are fighting against the dictator of Obsidian to get their city back. This spectacular musical is a tale of forbidden love centred around a loose re-telling of Peter Pan. With the music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf as the soundtrack to this epic musical extravaganza. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Visiting Production The Legends of American Country Show This hit country show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia! Ran Apr 27, 2025 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £26 Description Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe’s No.1 multi-award-winning show "The Legends of American Country", this hit country show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia! The upcoming tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Tammy Wynette and Kenny Rogers and new tributes to icons Alan Jackson, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, The Chicks and the new kid on the block Luke Combs with countless other well-known singalong hit songs in this must-see musical extravaganza. The show also features three superb singers who are all accompanied by a fantastic live band of musicians. Watch that real authentic Tennessee sound coupled with an authentic stage set and state-of-the-art production that is guaranteed to transport you all the way, hand clapping and toe-tapping, to Nashville and back in one night. One thing is for sure, if it’s Country music you like then this is the only show in town! Over 2,000 5-star reviews! Reviews Country Music Northern Ireland “As good as Country show that you will see live anywhere outside Nashville“ CMT “Pure Raw Country at its Best“ Hot Country TV “fantastic show of nostalgic country at its best with superb vocalists and musicians“. Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Jupiter Laughs Ran Jan 1, 1946 - Jan 1, 1946 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Chapman, Laurie Hobbs, Olive Nellie Lockett, Jack Lucius, Olive Matthias, Mary Morison, Diana Pearce, Rosemary Simpson, Frank Hill Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Bleak Expectations The story Charles Dickens might have written after drinking too much gin... Ran Sep 29, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £13 - £18 Description The story Charles Dickens might have written after drinking too much gin… Follow half-orphan Pip's extraordinary exploits with sisters Pippa and Poppy and best friend Harry Biscuit, as they attempt to escape the calculating clutches of the dastardly Mr Gently Benevolent, defeat the hideous Hardthrasher siblings, and deflect disaster at every turn! Will evil be vanquished by virtue? Can love triumph over hate? Mark Evans' stage play Bleak Expectations is a hilarious, chaotic caper, featuring dastardly villains, preposterous names, pulse-quickening romances, heart-rending death scenes, and definitely, probably, hopefully a happy ending. Based on the award-winning BBC Radio 4 series, the play opened at The Watermill Theatre, Newbury, in 2022, directed by Caroline Leslie. It transferred to the Criterion Theatre in London's West End in 2023, where it featured a medley of many well-known actors and comedians. - Written by Mark Evans - Directed by Pete Brassington Reviews 4 Stars from Dan Grimes - North West End UK “…the success of a play like this relies massively on the quality of the performances and this very strong cast did not disappoint.” And to that we say… Harrumble!!!! Read the full review HERE "Director Pete Brassington ensures his is a production with plenty of pace and both he and the cast have a natural aptitude for comedy, a genre needed as never before" Rick Bowen - Stage Struck Read the full review HERE Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Cinema Elf - 2003 Film Screening Watch Elf on our 'Big Screen' and get into the Christmassy spirit! Ran Dec 10, 2024 Age guidance PG Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £5 - £6 Description Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in deseperate need of some Christmas spirit. A jovial seasonal treat from director Jon Favreau, Elf was reportedly inspired by Tom Hanks in Big, but took on a life of its own once Will Ferrell became involved, improvising many of his lines and endowing the whole thing with manic energy. Watch Elf on our 'Big Screen' with Family and Friends and get into the Christmassy spirit! Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Beautiful: The Carole King Musical A Musical telling the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom. Ran Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025 Age guidance 12+ Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £17 - 20 Description Directed by Joseph Meighan Musical Direction by Mark Goggins Book by Douglas McGrath Words and Music by Gerry Goffin & Carole King and Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. Telling the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime! Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, with countless classics such as "You've Got a Friend", "One Fine Day", "So Far Away", "Take Good Care of My Baby", "Up on the Roof", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", “The Loco-Motion”, “It’s Too Late”, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow", and “(You Make Me Feel like a) Natural Woman", this Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you'll never forget. Reviews Rick Bowen at Stage Struck - 5 Stars “This season has, for me, been the company’s best to date and I plead with you not to miss this high class evening of musical theatre.” Read the full review at StageStruck: CLICK HERE Harry Alty at North West End UK - 5 Stars “This production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a masterclass in the power of local theatre, taking the audience from this theatre in Altrincham to the heights of Carnegie Hall.” Read the full (glowing!) review by North West End: CLICK HERE Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning This production contains flashing lights and smoke effects. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive