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Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production The Silver Box (1921) Ran Jan 4, 1921 - Jan 4, 1921 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By John Galsworthy CAST Bonson, John P Brierley, Norman Calderbank, Arthur Crabb, W Dykes, Tom Gow, Ronald Higson, Nellie J Hill, Arthur P Jones, Eric Jones, Trissie Mason, Edward Matthews, Marion Thwaite Nixon, Walter S Owen, Tom Pye, George H Slinn, Ella Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

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

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

Use this page to search the archive of past productions at the Altrincham Garrick. 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 2026. 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

This page lists the past productions at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse. 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 2026. 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 The Winslow Boy 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 Load more The Modern Era: 1973 - 1999 The Business of Murder No summary available Ran: 10 February 1997 - 15 February 1997 Find out more 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 The Shawshank Redemption No summary available Ran: 14 September 2023 - 23 September 2023 Find out more 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 Goldilocks & The Three Bears A rip-ROARing Panto FUR all the Family! Ran: 5 December 2025 - 4 January 2026 Find out more RELAXED PERFORMANCE of Goldilocks & The Three Bears A rip-ROARing Panto FUR all the Family! Ran: 13 December 2025 Find out more Altrincham Garrick Show Choir presents - Choral Cinema: Music from the Movies Join us for an uplifting evening filled with iconic songs featured in films we know and love Ran: 14 January 2026 Find out more Kindertransport Altrincham Garrick STUDIO 2025/26 Season - A Series of Manc Plays Ran: 20 January 2026 - 27 January 2026 Find out more QUIZ Entertaining comedy drama based on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire performed by the Garrick Ensemble Ran: 2 February 2026 - 7 February 2026 Find out more The Mirror Crack'd Thrilling story of revenge and dark secrets based on Agatha Christie's 1962 novel Ran: 23 February 2026 - 1 March 2026 Find out more The Audience Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award winning hit production. Ran: 3 March 2026 Find out more Don't Stop Believing - The Clare Tanner School of Dance The Clare Tanner School of Dance Ran: 7 March 2026 Find out more Jive Talkin' Perform The Bee Gees Live In Concert Tragedy, Night Fever, Massachusetts, Stayin Alive, Jive Talkin and much more! Ran: 8 March 2026 Find out more Load more Join our mailing list Subscribe

We are always looking for actors of all agesto appear in our productions. No previous experience is necessary, simply sign up here to be auditioned. 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 COME FROM AWAY - Altrincham Garrick Playhouse AUDITIONS FOR "COME FROM AWAY " - Altrincham Garrick Playhouse The Audition Date for this production is Sunday 12th April The Rehearsal Start Date for this production is Sunday 26th July The Production Dates for this production are 10th - 19th September 2026 Director: Joseph Meighan Musical Director: Mark Goggins 7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. This smash hit show shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives with open hearts. Experience this joyous story and soaring music as spirited locals and global passengers come together to forge friendships that will stay with them forever. The first female American Airlines captain, the quick-thinking town mayor, the mother of a New York firefighter and the eager local news reporter are among the many real characters caught at the start of the moment that changed the course of history and whose stories became a true celebration of hope, humanity and unity. Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway, now experience this new production at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, 25 Years on from the events of 9/11. Warning: This performance contains haze, loud music, strobe, theatrical smoke, discussion of bereavement, mention of physical violence and abuse, discussion of homophobia, discussion of discrimination, strong language, and discussion of sexual abuse. This production contains some references and language that may be unsuitable for younger children. We are a diverse theatre and we welcome auditionees of all ages (above the age of 18) and all genders, ethnicities, sexualities, disabilities and races, to enrich the work of the production. For more information, please check out our Audition Pack below! 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 "COME FROM AWAY" Audition Pack Auditions for Upcoming Productions Auditions for PUNK ROCK - Altrincham Garrick Studio AUDITIONS FOR "PUNK ROCK " - Altrincham Garrick Studio The Audition Date for this production is Tuesday 17th March The Rehearsal Start Date for this production is Sunday 3rd May The Production Dates for this production are 9th - 14th June 2026 Written by Simon Stephens Directed by Meg Brassington “I hate normal people. Normal people should be eviscerated.” Tucked away in a library in a Stockport grammar school, half-a-dozen sixth formers, on the cusp of adulthood, are whiling away the hours… A clatter of teenage thoughts tumble out between the friends. Dreams of Oxbridge, contempt for the locals and of course: sex, sex, sex. But as exams approach and pressures rise, real brutality emerges from behind their playful barbs. And soon there is nothing left but violence. From Manchester power-house playwright, Simon Stephens, Punk Rock is a brutal and urgent examination of contemporary adolescence. Intelligent. Articulate. F***ed. Age Guidance: 16 + Warning: This production contains strong and offensive language, and discussions of self-harm, sexual abuse, racism, homophobia, ableism, body shaming, gun violence, murder, and mental health issues. We are a diverse theatre and we welcome auditionees of all ages (above the age of 18) 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 "PUNK ROCK" 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

Details of all upcoming productions, including in-house plays, musicals and the annual pantomime, as well as visiting tribute bands, mediums, comedians and more. 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 17 Mar 2026 Find out more Book now Designed for dancers with basic knowledge wishing to improve confidence and refine performance style Activities & Events Show title 17 Mar 2026 Find out more Book now Faster paced class with technical precision and complex performance Activities & Events Show title 17 Mar 2026 Find out more Book now Dance class for beginners or those that prefer a relaxed pace Activities & Events Show title 18 Mar 2026 Find out more Book now An enchanting musical performed by The Garrick Academy of Performing Art Students (GAPA) Garrick Academy Show title 24 Mar 2026 Find out more Book now Altrincham Garrick STUDIO 2025/26 Season - A Series of Manc Plays Garrick Production Show title 8 Apr 2026 Find out more Book now Much loved classic story of family, adventure and trains Garrick Production Show title 13 Apr 2026 Find out more Book now Fun Half Term Drama Workshop for children aged between 6 - 18 years Garrick Academy Show title 14 Apr 2026 Find out more Book now Fun Half Term Drama Workshop for children aged between 6 - 18 years Garrick Academy Show title 15 Apr 2026 Find out more Book now Fun Half Term Drama Workshop for children aged between 6 - 18 years Garrick Academy Show title 16 Apr 2026 Find out more Book now Fun Half Term Drama Workshop for children aged between 6 - 18 years Garrick Academy 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 The Railway Children Apr 8, 2026 - Apr 18, 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

Visiting Production Stuart Michael - The Psychic Medium Date range Tickets £30 Age guidance Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more 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 incredible gift that he’s had since childhood 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 “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 Online Presence Facebook.com/StuartMichaelPsychic Instagram.com/StuartMichaelPsychic Tiktok.com/@StuartMichaelPsychic Website: www.stuartmichael.net Visiting 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 Punk Rock Date range Tickets £13 - £15 Age guidance 16+ Venue STUDIO Theatre Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time TBC Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Written by Simon Stephens Directed by Meg Brassington “I hate normal people. Normal people should be eviscerated.” Tucked away in a library in a Stockport grammar school, half-a-dozen sixth formers, on the cusp of adulthood, are whiling away the hours… A clatter of teenage thoughts tumble out between the friends. Dreams of Oxbridge, contempt for the locals and of course: sex, sex, sex. But as exams approach and pressures rise, real brutality emerges from behind their playful barbs. And soon there is nothing left but violence. From Manchester power-house playwright, Simon Stephens, Punk Rock is a brutal and urgent examination of contemporary adolescence. Intelligent. Articulate. F***ed. Age Guidance: 16 + Warning: This production contains strong and offensive language, and discussions of self-harm, sexual abuse, racism, homophobia, ableism, body shaming, gun violence, murder, and mental health issues. 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 Hobson's Choice Date range Tickets £13 - £15 Age guidance Venue STUDIO Theatre Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time TBC Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Written by Harold Brighouse Directed by Ros Greenwood Salford. 1880. A father and daughter go head to head in this classic comedy. Widower Henry Hobson is struggling to handle his three grown-up daughters, each seeking a husband and an escape from the family boot-makers’ shop. But with the domineering Hobson spending more time boozing in the Moonraker’s Arms than on the business, the future of the firm and the family is in the hands of eldest daughter, the no-nonsense Maggie. When she sets her sights on the talented boot-maker Willie Mossop, it’s the start of an unlikely partnership that threatens to ruin Hobson’s trade. Reluctantly, he’s forced to make a choice… 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 Pomona Date range Tickets £13 - £15 Age guidance 16+ Venue STUDIO Theatre Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time TBC Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more 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 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. 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 The Railway Children Date range Tickets £14 - £19 Age guidance 7+ Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time TBC Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Written by E. Nesbit Adapted for the Stage by Mike Kenny Directed by Jonathan Barker "Try to imagine it as an adventure, all sorts of things might happen." A beloved children’s classic pulls in to the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse for the Easter holidays! When their father leaves suddenly under mysterious circumstances, Bobbie, Peter, Phyllis and their mother must move to a small cottage in rural Yorkshire where life is very different. The children meet new friends, save the day and divert disasters, and along the way discover a world full of imagination, love and resilience. All aboard for Mike Kenny’s delightful adaptation of E. Nesbit's much-loved story of family, adventure and trains. Capturing all of the angsts and exhilarations of childhood, it promises to be a heart-warming treat for all ages! Mike Kenny's version of The Railway Children was first staged at the National Railway Museum in York in 2008, before receiving a major production at Waterloo Station in London in 2010. 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

Activities & Events Level 3: Intermediate / Advanced - Musical Theatre Adult Dance Class (weekly) Date range Tickets £12 per class Age guidance 18+ Venue Annexe Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time 1 hour Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Level 3: Intermediate / Advanced Time: 7.45pm - 8.45pm Focus: Technical precision and complex performance. A faster paced class tailored for experienced dancers with a strong technical foundation. This level is intended for those who wish to maintain a high standard of dance fitness while continuing to develop their technical proficiency and artistry. Activities & Events 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

Activities & Events Level 1: Musical Theatre Movers (weekly) Date range Tickets £12 per class Age guidance 18+ Venue Annexe Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time 1 hour Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Level 1: Musical Theatre Movers Time: 5pm - 6pm Focus: Coordination, light exercise, and fun. This introductory class is designed for absolute beginners or those who prefer a relaxed, slower pace. There is no prior dance experience necessary. The sessions focus on basic rhythmic movement and low-impact exercise set to musical theatre hits. It is a welcoming environment centred on physical activity and the enjoyment of the genre. Activities & Events 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

Activities & Events Level 2: Beginner / Improver - Musical Theatre Adult Dance Class (weekly) Date range Tickets £12 per class Age guidance 18+ Venue Annexe Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time 1 hour Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Level 2: Beginner / Improver Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm Focus: Foundational technique and choreography. Designed for those with basic dance knowledge or returning to the studio after a break. This class moves at a moderate tempo, introducing more specific musical theatre vocabulary and multi-step combinations. It is ideal for dancers looking to build confidence, improve their muscle memory, and refine their performance style. Activities & Events 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

Wheelchair spaces are available in the Auditorium and there is a toilet and a lift for disabled patrons. We do require advanced booking for Wheelchair spaces and please tell our Box Office if you have any special requirements when booking. There is also a loop system for patrons. About Us Booking and Access Information Altrincham Garrick Playhouse is the beating heart of the community. A theatre, cinema, youth academy and community creative social place for all to enjoy. Booking Fees There is £2.50 transaction fee for each individual payment made by telephone or online. Refunds or Exchanges The Box Office will try to re-sell unused tickets subject to a £1 per ticket exchange fee, on the understanding that the sale of the Garrick’s own available seats takes priority. Concessions This includes where applicable for some events where specified, Adults 60+, Students (Student Card required), Unemployed, NHS and Fire Service (last three – ON PRESENTATION OF RELEVANT PROOF) Disabled Facilities There are 2 disabled parking spaces to the left of the Playhouse entrance, 1 to the right and 2 directly in front of the Foyer, plus additional spaces outside our Studio Theatre. Please display permits at all times and only use these spaces if you have a current permit. Wheelchair spaces are available in the Auditorium and there is a toilet and a lift for disabled patrons. The main auditorium can accommodate 4 wheelchairs and the Studio 1 wheelchair. We do require advanced booking for Wheelchair spaces and please tell our Box Office if you have any special requirements when booking. There is also a loop system for patrons. Join our mailing list Subscribe

Visiting Production The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna Date range Tickets £23 - £28 Age guidance Kids and family of all ages are welcome. Audience ages vary from young people to adults. Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time 1 hour 50 minutes (inc. 20 min interval) Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this ENCHANTED tribute show featuring the incredible: Xenna as Taylor. A celebration of the iconic pop sensation's music, style, and unrivalled stage presence. Xenna embodies every essence of Taylor Swift, capturing her voice, signature looks, and magnetic charisma. Audiences will be transported through Taylor's world as they sing along to timeless classics from "Love Story," "Blank Space," and "Shake It Off," to “Fortnight” and “The Tortured Poets Department”. With dancers and replica costumes, showcasing Swift's distinctive looks. The show now spans all 12 eras, including songs from the latest Album - Opalite, Fate of Ophelia and The Life of a Showgirl . This new era adds glamour and storytelling sparkle to the set, celebrating every chapter of Taylor’s talents. Whether you're a die-hard Swiftie or simply love great music, this is the ultimate homage to one of the biggest stars in the world. Get ready to relive Taylor Swift's greatest hits in a show that's as close to the real thing as it gets! VIP Ticket Holders - Please Note that VIP Meet and Greet takes place 1 hour before the show, and ticket holders will meet Xenna, get the chance to questions, get a selfie and a free poster. Visiting 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

Activities & Events Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club Date range Tickets £7 Age guidance 16+ Venue Garrick Bar Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time Refreshments from 12pm, Reading to commence 12.30pm. Approx 3 hours Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more If you like theatre...no, if you love theatre, drama, comedy, musical theatre, play reading, poetry and much more and would relish the opportunity to meet new people, then 'Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club' is for you. The event is all about relaxed, no pressure reading and the best way to read a play is to do it out loud, so join us and give it a go! The titles we will be enjoying will be as follows: April - No Play Reading Easter Break 1st May - Girl on the Train by Duncan Able & Rachel Wagstaff 5th June - The Secret Lives of Henry and Alice by David Tristram 3rd July - Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie August - No Play Reading Summer Break 4th September - The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde 2nd October - The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman 6th November - Blue Stockings by Jessica Swale 4th December - The Good Life by Jeremy Sams Activities & Events 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

Return to Productions Archive Visiting Production Jive Talkin' Perform The Bee Gees Live In Concert Tragedy, Night Fever, Massachusetts, Stayin Alive, Jive Talkin and much more! Ran Mar 8, 2026 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £14 - £26.50 Description Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin performed LIVE on HEART FM with THE BEE GEES and received great compliments from both Maurice and Barry Gibb...... As with the original Bee Gees, Jive Talkin is very much a family affair, with brothers Gary and Darren Simmons taking the roles of Barry and Maurice Gibb, with Darren's son Jack joining the group in 2014 and taking on the role of Robin Gibb. The guys are supported musically by a four piece band with Lead Guitar, Violin, Cello and Drums, to ensure that every note in every song is just right! Wherever the group play they receive superb plaudits; "The Soundalike quality is quite sensational" (The Stage), "Amazing similarity to the real Bee Gees" (Wakefield Express), Absolutely Brilliant (Maurice Gibb), WOW (Barry Gibb)......... For a truly amazing experience and an opportunity to hear all the great Bee Gees hits; Tragedy, Night Fever, Massachusetts, Stayin Alive, Jive Talkin, etc, in a 2 hour explosion of music and vocal harmony, this is a night not to be missed!. 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 Don't Stop Believing - The Clare Tanner School of Dance The Clare Tanner School of Dance Ran Mar 7, 2026 Age guidance - Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £10-£12 Description Prepared to be wowed! The Clare Tanner Tanner School of Dance performance is packed with energy, colour, and outstanding dance. Our students have been working hard to bring you a show full of excitement and memorable moments – perfect for family and friends of all ages. Get ready to be entertained! Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

This page allows you to donate towards out CHILI fund-raising campaign Support the Garrick Financially Cool /Heat It. Love It. Contribute towards the major installation of a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system. Support us to improve conditions for you ! At the Altrincham Garrick, we pride ourselves on offering unforgettable performances in a space where everyone feels comfortable and cared for. To ensure our audiences and casts can enjoy the very best experience all year round, we are thrilled to be planning the installation of a brand-new, energy-efficient Heating, Ventilation and Air Cooling system . This vital upgrade will help us maintain a pleasant temperature in every season and improve overall air quality throughout the theatre. However, as a community-driven charity, we can’t make this exciting improvement a reality without your support. By donating to our CHILI campaign, you’ll be helping us create a healthier and more enjoyable environment for everyone who visits the theatre. Show Your Support by Donating to CHILI We are very grateful for all donations. How you donate depends on how much you would like to give. Donate up to £75 For donations up to £75, you can enter your amount and then pay immediately online. Thank you. To donate £75 or more, read on ... For donations £75 or over, complete the form below, and we'll contact you to discuss your donation. We can commemorate your donation (if you wish !) by placing a plaque inside the theatre Bronze Donation £75+ Commemorative Plaque 170mm x 55mm Silver Donation £150+ Commemorative Plaque 170mm x 55mm Gold Donation £300+ Commemorative Plaque 170mm x 110mm Business Gold Donation £1000+ Commemorative Plaque 170mm x 110mm including logo To donate £75 or more, please complete this form. Don't forget: SUBMIT at the bottom ! First name* Last name* Company name Email* Phone* Level of Donation* BRONZE (£75+) SILVER (£150+) GOLD (£300+) BUSINESS GOLD (£1000+) Donation Amount* Please enter the amount you would like to donate. Please note - make your payment at the Box Office either by phone (0161 928 1677) or in person. Thank you. Would you like us to display a plaque marking your contribution ?* Yes No Submit 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. Support the Garrick Financially Donate once, or set up a monthly donation The Altrincham Garrick is a registered charity, and we receive no public funding from any other organisation, or from our regional or local council. We value any and all support you can provide. Far too verbose, and I would like to put in a pie chart showing where our income comes from, and another one showing what we spend it on. At the Altrincham Garrick, we pride ourselves on offering unforgettable performances in a space where everyone feels comfortable and cared for. We do this as a registered charity, and we receive no public funding from any other organisation, or from our regional or local council. Our income comes mainly from the tickets that our audience buys, with smaller contributions from elsewhere in the Garrick (for example: from our GAPA education programme, and from daytime rental of the Car Park). The building dates from 1933, with ever-increasing operational and production costs. Our energy bills are high (productions use a lot of electricity; our bills are sometimes over £3,000 per month) and we have a small number of dedicated staff whom we pay. Our programme of building improvements is currently aimed at reducing winter heating bills. However, maintenance and urgent repairs take precedence, and this can often cost 10s of thousands of pounds per year. On top of all this, we have to continue investing in the equipment that a theatre needs, to keep on presenting productions of the high quality that our audiences deserve. Two major infrastructure projects are currently urgently required.Our roof is in very poor condition and needs a major overhaul. We also need to find money to install air-conditioning in the main auditorium. The Garrick aims to do all the above while still maintaining our low ticket prices. Occasional increases are unavoidable, but our goal is to make sure that theatre is available to all in the community, at a price that they can afford. We exist today due to the generosity and support of local people and businesses. We are very grateful to those who not only pay to see a show, but who also buy a drink in the bar, buy a programme, and indulge in sweets or an ice-cream from our kiosk. We need you and the local community to support us, so we can continue doing what we do so well. Business sponsorships are also very welcome, click here for more. Please donate now what you can, and please also add a donation to your ticket purchases. One Time Donation Custom Donation Amount Select a Preset Amount £100 £250 £1,000 £100 is small but generous, because ... every little counts it will pay for one day's use of new system once it's in place £250 is even more generous, because ... it pays for the lights on one of our panto performances £1000 is absolutely tip-top, because ... it gets us one twentieth towards our Phase 1 target Recognition Name I would like this donation to be anonymous I would like to dedicate this donation to someone Add to Basket Monthly Donations Select a Monthly Donation Amount £10 £25 £50 £100 £200 £1,000 Add to Basket Want to speak with someone before making your gift? Our team would love to hear from you. We’re happy to answer any questions and help you explore the giving option that’s right for you. admin@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk 0161-928-1677 For businesses: Sponsorship Opportunities Join our mailing list Subscribe

Garrick Cinema NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: Playboy of the Western World Date range Tickets £18 - £21 Age guidance Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time TBC Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge, directed by Caitríona McLaughlin. Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre and shown as though live on the Big Screen at the Garrick, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets. Garrick Cinema 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

Return to Productions Archive Lauriston Studio Bombshells Ran Sep 26, 2023 - Oct 1, 2023 Age guidance Venue Altrincham Garrick Studio Running time Tickets Price Range Description Six women on the edge - of greatness, of love, and their sanity. These monologues showcase six women balancing their inner and outer lives with humour, poignancy and depth. Meet Meryl who fears she is the world's worst mother; Tiggy who has taken refuge in her local cacti- appreciation society; Mary who refuses to be upstaged by her arch-nemesis; Theresa who couldn't be more excited to be in her wedding dress; Winsome who has grown tired of being 'one of the widows'; and, finally, Zoe who wants you to know that despite what you've heard, she's back and better than ever! Delve into each character's life as they bare their most urgent wishes and thoughts - at times hilarious and, at others, heart breaking. Bombshells tells riveting personal stories that everyone can find themselves in, for better or worse... Reviews Number 9 Reviews Following on from last Season’s successful all-LBGTQ+ productions, Altrincham Garrick Studio opens this year’s Season of all female themed plays with 'Bombshells' by Joanna Murray-Smith. Originally written as a one woman show, the play features six monologues; a schoolgirl, a bride, a hassled young mother, a widow, a suburban divorcee, and a has-been cabaret singer. Six stories, six ages of woman, six insights, six emotional states. I love a monologues structure. It allows the actor an intimacy of connection that isn’t usually experienced in a traditional play and for the audience it can be electric. If the quality of the writing and the quality of the performance are strong, Bingo! You have yourself a hit. Joanna Murray-Smith has, in these six monologues, create a very entertaining, humorous and contrasting work. Each woman has her own insight, her own experience, her own denial, her own victories and failures, her own fears and joys. First we meet Meryl (Eilidh Pollard) mother of three very young children. We wake with her at 6.07am when her crying baby starts the day and we stay with her for 24 hours until 6.07am the next morning when the whole routine (or lack of) starts again. She is hassled, harassed, tired and emotional. She is overwhelmed with love for her beautiful children and the endless repetition of the tasks of the day. She craves approval, acceptance, reassurance that she is a good mum, and coffee. She is filled with self-doubt and chastises herself as a selfish woman for ever considering her own needs; for ever being anything other than a slave to mother and wifehood. Pollard portrays well a loving woman who is under pressure. Her interactions with her children are well expressed and she uses her voice effectively and understands the rhythm and psyche of the character. I would have liked to have seen a more realistic handling of her ever present, milk demanding baby with a more realistic and believable baby prop. I think it would have allowed more moments of change of pace for her by utilising her breastfeeding regime and given contrast to the frantic pace of her day. Next we meet Tiggy. (Lindsay Barker) Shy, sad Tiggy. Poor lonely Tiggy. Abandoned, angry Tiggy. Her husband Harry has left her for a much younger woman and in response she has embraced the world of cacti and succulents by joining a local appreciation society. She gives talks about them in local community centres. She comes alive when speaking on this her specialist subject. Barker conveys a gentle, shy woman who is kind and thoughtful, sweet and gentle, but much like a cactus if you catch it the wrong way, a sharp, stabbing painful moment can occur at any time. There is a vulnerability about her that Barker portrays effectively. Young Mary O’Donnell (Ciara-Alexandra Booker) is the MOST talented girl in her school. She can sing and dance like no other and is hotly tipped to win the prestigious St Bridget’s Annual Talent Contest as she did last year, and the year before. When her nemesis Angela McTerry unexpectedly performs the very song and dance routine that Mary has been preparing, she has minutes to decide what to do as an alternative performance. It’s not a problem. She is talented, almost a professional, she will cope. If Meryl Streep can, she can. What unfolds is hilarious, well judged and sweetly psychopathic. Booker excels in this performance. Just like Les Dawson’s piano playing – you have to be pretty good to be able to do it that badly and Booker was THAT good. Theresa McTerry (Kim Armston) is The Bride. Today is the happiest day of her life. We see her prepare excitedly for her wedding telling us of how she has planned this moment since being a young girl. As she dresses herself for this, the most important day of her life, we share her excitement and anticipation. But as the moment comes and she steps into the ceremony her doubts and fears begin to emerge with great comedy. Turns out she hasn’t really thought much beyond the dress and Amston portrays this role with great humour and nicely timed focus. As the ceremony moves to the reception her state of mind declines and her desperation to escape her reality hits home. It really WAS all about the dress and her journey from giddy girl to desperate woman is laid bare. It is a nicely jugged and well paced performance Winsome (Sarat Broughton) is a widow. Her widowhood defines her as she copes with life following the death of her husband. She surrounds herself with the company of other widows and falls into a fixed routine of activity that seems to function as an anaesthetic to her pain and loss. When volunteering for a local Blind Society, reading books to it’s members, she meets Patrick, a much younger man. Gradually he seduces her and an awakening occurs that is both unexpected and beautiful. It takes some skill to perform a seduction alone on a stage and I must applaud Broughton for her portrayal. Her movement, vocal expression and nuanced performance was for me, impressive. Zoe Struthers (Annabel Fox) is a Diva. An ageing, alcoholic diva who is past her best. We witness her swansong, a final performance for her adoring fans. She is demanding, self pitying, deluded and drunk. She laps up the adoration and manipulates it to suit her many needs. A monologue which is styled with audience banter inserted between songs this could have been a final showstopper. For me, Fox did not quite deliver. Her tragic performance needed to be much bigger, bolder, drunker and more Diva-esque. Basically, more Liza Minelli. In conclusion, I did enjoy this show. The intimacy of this lovely studio worked very well for this piece of theatre and there was a lovely connection with an appreciative audience. Between the monologues, actors repositioned the stage for the next performer and for me this did not work and lacked directorial imagination. Connections could have been made using these moments and I felt clear opportunities were lost. This was a shame as there was some real talent amongst a generally good cast. The piece was entertaining and enjoyable. It was good. It could have been great. Reviewer - Lou Kershaw on - 27.9.23 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 Reluctant Heroes Ran Jan 1, 1956 - Jan 1, 1956 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Elliott, Margaret Ellis, Erik Glazebrook, K Harry Greir, Alma Maybury, Donald Oddey, John Speakman, Diane 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 The Manchester Man Ran Oct 9, 2000 - Oct 14, 2000 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Based on an original novel by Mrs G. Linnaeus-Banks, the narrative features well-known characters and events in Manchester's history. Encompassing events leading up to the Peterloo Massacre this is an ensemble piece with lovely tuneful music and lots of drama. The story begins in 1799 when the infant Jabez is found, Moses-like, on the banks of the Irwell and is adopted by Bess. With Joshua Brookes the local parson looking out for him, Jabez begins to make his way in the world. An unmissable event. CAST Jabez Clegg: Tom Pinnock/Wayne Holt Bessie Clegg: Nina Williamson Thomas Hulme: Dez Renshaw Matthew Cooper: Richard Frost Parson Joshua Brookes: Dean Sumner Augusta Ashton: Dawn Flint Mr Ashton: Hugh Wolfson Mrs Ashton: Sandie McGuire Ellen Chadwick: Sarah Goodier/Victoria Bennett/Cyanne Holt Mr Chadwick: Frank Boylan Mrs Chadwick: Helen Ellis Laurence Aspinall: Andrew Higson Mrs Aspinall: Marina Anderson Kit Townley: Joe Douglas Ben Travis: Hugh Everett Additional Characters played by: Victoria Bennett Hannah Bowley Julie Broadbent Jill Chamberlain Laura Corcoran Lorraine Dallas Alison Eastham Nick Eastham Kathryn Goggins Natalie Goodier Rebecca Haden Vicki Jones Simon Kennedy Jane Lewis Dave McGuire Mike Nicholson Sid Robbins Peter Roberts Bernie Taylor Amy Warhurst Lisa Woodhead 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 The Strange Case of Mr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Ran Jan 1, 1960 - Jan 1, 1960 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Clancy, Patrick Hamblin, Phyllis Porter, Kathryn Ruddick, Maurice Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Visiting Production The Makings Of A Murderer - The Undercover Detective Date range Tickets £32 Age guidance 16+ Venue Main house Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time TBC Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Join Peter Bleksley, a founding member of Scotland Yard’s undercover unit and former star of Channel 4’s Hunted, as he lifts the lid on the most dangerous and hidden aspects of murder investigations. From the gritty realities of infiltrating criminal gangs to his own terrifying experience of becoming the target of a murder plot, Peter shares the untold stories of the most high-stakes cases. For over a decade, Peter worked undercover, posing as everything from drug dealers to contract killers. His double life gave him access to the darkest corners of humanity, uncovering secrets that would save lives - but at the cost of his own safety. Forced into witness protection by an FBI -uncovered assassination plot, his career as a detective came to an abrupt end, leaving him with chilling memories of murderers and the justice system that hunts them. Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime as Peter Bleksley reveals the harrowing reality behind solving murders and battling the criminal underworld. This is crime-fighting as you’ve never seen it before. Visiting 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

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions A Murder is Announced Ran Feb 5, 2001 - Feb 10, 2001 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description An intriguing whodunnit from the masterly pen of perhaps the world's best-known crime writer, the "Duchess of Death" as she has been called. Generous and caring Letitia Blacklock provides shelter for an assorted cast of misfits and life is proceeding uneventfully until the announcement in the local rag that a murder will tame place, in their very home, that evening at six-thirty pm. Who is the victim and who the perpetrator of this dastardly crime? All will be revealed at the end of the play. CAST Sarat Broughton as Julia Simmons Jane Marsh as Letitia Blacklock Mollie Woodbine as Dora Brunner Hugh Everett as Patrick Simmons Juliette Wilson as Mitzi Ann McKenna as Miss Marple Lisa Barker as Phillipa Haymes Margaret Booth as Mrs Swettenham Matthew Foster as Edmund Swettenham Dave Midgley as Rudi Scherz Mike Shaw as Inspector Crtaddock Colin Bowles as Sergeant Mellors Directed by Helen Parry Designer: Mike Stocks Sound Design: Dave Healey Sound Operation: Chris Wetherill Lighting Design: Mike North Lighting Operation: Charlotte Scullard Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

GAPA currently runs seven Saturday groups. Six on a Saturday morning for our 8 to 18 year olds, plus our MINI GAPA (5 to 8 year old) class on Saturday afternoons. The Academy Groups and Classes Altrincham Garrick Playhouse is the beating heart of the community. A theatre, cinema, youth academy and community creative social place for all to enjoy. GAPA Saturday Group School Holiday Courses Speech & Drama/ LAMDA Classes GAPA Saturday Groups GAPA currently runs seven Saturday groups: six on a Saturday morning for our 8 to 18 year olds, with our MINI GAPA class, for 5 to 8 year olds, on Saturday afternoons. Throughout the year, the groups work towards the goal of putting a production onto the main stage. The year starts with stagecraft, skills and audition preparation, giving students the opportunity to enhance and develop their performance skills. Then it’s audition time and, once the play is cast, the rehearsals start and all the elements of the show are put together. Working through this process, the students learn the valuable skills required of rehearsing and putting on a production, whilst being surrounded by fun and laughter. The Saturday group times are as follows: Session 1: 9:00-11:00 (Classes 1-3) Session 2: 11:30-13:30 (Classes 4-6) Session 3: 14:00 – 15:30 (Class 7 MINI GAPA) Term Dates The teaching year is broken into three terms. GAPA Term Dates 2025-26 Term 1 06/09/2025 - 06/12/2025 - not including 25/10/25 & 01/11/25 Term 2 10/01/2026 - 14/03/2026 - not including 14/02/26 & 21/02/26 Term 3 25/04/2026 - 11/07/2026 - not including 23/05/26 & 30/05/26 Student Area Join our mailing list Subscribe

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production The White-Headed Boy Ran Jan 1, 1921 - Jan 1, 1921 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By Lennox Robinson CAST Gorman, Nell Hellin, Doris Hill, Arthur P Mason, Edward Matthews, Marion Thwaite Owen, Gwen Owen, Tom Pownall, Clarence 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

The Altrincham Garrick is delighted to make our mainstage auditorium, our studio theatre and other rooms available for hire. Garrick Hire Venue Hire The Garrick has many spaces available for hire The Main Theatre Auditorium, the Studio Theatre, the Rehearsal Rooms and Bar are available for hire, for a wide range of uses. For details of how we can support you with your Conference, Exhibition, Meeting, Presentation or Lecture – all with full catering facilities – please fill in our online form , ring us on 0161 928 1677 or send us an e-mail, to hire@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk . Hire Form Join our mailing list Subscribe

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Waiting for Godot The Irish Studio Season: Tragic comedy about the meaning of life and the absurdity of existence Ran Jan 21, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025 Age guidance 12+ Venue Altrincham Garrick Studio Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £12.50 - £14.50 Description Written by Samuel Beckett Directed by Celia Bonner Two wandering tramps, Vladimir and Estragon, wait by a lonely tree, to meet up with Mr. Godot, an enigmatic figure in a world where time, place and memory are blurred and meaning is where you find it. The tramps hope that Godot will change their lives for the better. Instead, two eccentric travellers arrive, one man on the end of the other's rope. The results are both funny and dangerous in this existential masterpiece. When Samuel Beckett's play exploded on to the London stage in 1953, it shocked as many people as it delighted. There had never been a play like it; indeed it was said that: "Beckett has achieved a theoretical impossibility—a play in which nothing happens, that yet keeps audiences glued to their seats.” Today, Waiting for Godot is accepted as one of the most significant plays of the 20th century. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning This production includes references to death and suicide, representations of slavery. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Previous Next Stella Fogg Everyone loved Stella. An accomplished actress, she became known in her latter years for continuous support as an ASM and prompt. Her sense of humour and delight in the ridiculous are remembered by many. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Anne Chandler Anne was part of a hugely talented family who contributed much to the Garrick, including husband, Terry, and daughter, Laura. She had a wonderful singing voice and, apart from appearing regularly in Garrick musicals, she was also a member of several local choirs and musical societies. Her credits included appearing in Mame , Cabaret , A Little Night Music , La Cage Aux Folles , and Acorn Antiques, the Musical . She also took a full part in the social life of the Garrick, performing in several fund-raising cabarets - and she became a regular behind the bar pulling pints along with Janet Slade and Elaine Saville - a formidable, yet fun, trio. Back to In Memoriam page

The Garrick has a long and illustrious history from its founding in 1913 to the present day set of offerings that includes non-professional performances, visiting professional productions, the youth Academy and a cinema-quality Picturehouse. About Us History of the Garrick 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 The History of the Theatre The Garrick has a long and illustrious history, from its initial stirrings in November 1913 through the major redevelopment/refurbishment completed in 1999, to the present day set of offerings including amateur performances, professional productions, youth training and a cinema-quality Picturehouse. Those who are interested in a more complete account than is presented here may wish to buy a copy of The Flame Still Burns , the story of Altrincham Garrick Playhouse compiled by a true Garrick stalwart, the late Pamela Knox. Copies are still available from the theatre (at the give-away price of ONE pound only) and cover the tale of the Garrick from its inception to the 1992/93 season. 1913 – 1999 1913, November 25th – Inaugural meeting and formation of a provisional committee, followed by two further meetings in December 1914, January 20th – First meeting proper held in the new headquarters, the cellar of Mr Jack Byrom’s shop in Kingsway. The name of Altrincham Garrick Society adopted 1914, February 17th – First Rehearsal of the First Play, The Silver Box by John Galsworthy 1914, March 18th – First Production ( The Silver Box ) performed at the Public Hall, Altrincham with scenery hired from the Gaiety Theatre, Manchester 1915, May 4th – a number of members were struck off the list for non-payment of subscriptions (a warning for some of us these days!). 1916, May – Productions were suspended because of the difficulties arising from the war. 1920 – Following an attempt to persuade George Bernard Shaw to allow a production of Major Barbara without paying royalties, the great man advised the theatre to become a Repertory Theatre, paying the actors, since this would result in a lower payment of royalties (unless very successful!). As a result of this the play was produced and all actors were paid five shillings, which was promptly taken back by the Treasurer and put into a Building Fund, with the aim of building our own theatre 1923, January – ‘Fred Arnold Enterprises’ wrote to the society offering to stage Garrick productions on a commercial basis. This offer was not accepted! 1924, June – Membership now stood at 813 1926, June – At the AGM it was announced that a plot of land had been acquired on Barrington Road suitable for building the proposed new theatre. The land had been purchased by an anonymous member and the Society would hold it on payment of the chief rent only. It eventually emerged that the benefactor was A.P.Hill, a founder member who had worked tirelessly towards the goal of a theatre in its own grounds. 1927, September – Mr R A Smith, who had produced the vast majority of plays since 1914, resigned as producer 1928, December – the ‘Sell a Brick for 2d’ scheme was inaugurated – by October 1930 the scheme had raised £37. 2. 6d (£37.12 in today’s money!) 1930, September – Membership hit 1000 1931, July 14 – the first sod was cut at Barrington Road by Jack Byrom and the building of today’s theatre was begun 1931, October 29 – Garrick Playhouse Ltd registered as a public company 1932, October 1st – The first play opened at the new playhouse – ‘The Immortal Lady‘ by Clifford Bax 1935, February 13th – Standards of behaviour had clearly deteriorated seriously and the Executive Committee issued the following notice:- The Committee regrets that the unofficial sanction to members of the cast bringing intoxication liquor into the Playhouse is being considerably abused. It is necessary, therefore, to remind members that: 1) Only members actually taking part in a play, stage staff and producer, are allowed to bring beer, etc. into the dressing rooms. 2) All glasses must be washed immediately after use and all bottles, whether full or empty, must be kept in closed bags or receptacles 3) Members in the cast cannot be allowed to offer drinks to their members not in the cast, nor to non-members. 4) Members of the cast are asked to refrain from drinking beer etc. until they have finished their part each evening. 1935, March 11th to 18th – the 21st birthday of the Garrick Society was celebrated by the production of the Chinese play ‘Lady Precious Stream‘ , its first amateur production 1935, August – Ruth Dunning , who first appeared at the Garrick in 1934, took over the role of Sally from Wendy Hiller in ‘Love on the Dole‘ at the Garrick Theatre, London, the first Garrick amateur to be successful as a professional 1939 – The Silver Jubilee play was ‘1066 and all that‘ , with a cast of 150, 27 scenes and 3 levels 1939 – From a piece by ‘John Falstaff‘ of the Manchester Evening Chronicle – The Altrincham Garrick is one of the show places of the British Amateur Movement and its merit is twofold. First, it is secure and permanent; second, not only is the normal standard high, but the achievement also. There are few professional companies with such a striking list of pioneer efforts in plays and authors. 1939 – 1945 – For the duration of the war the theatre was handed over to a professional company, although the Society still provided staff and looked after the running of the building 1945, October – The first post-war production was ‘The Good Companions‘ by J B Priestley 1953 – A new building fund was started to be used for the erection of a small theatre at the rear of the Playhouse for experimental plays etc. 1957, October – the 25th anniversary of the Playhouse was celebrated by a production of ‘Teahouse of the August Moon‘ 1958 – a Young Garrick Club was started for 15 to 18 year olds, soon named ‘Studio G’. Their first production was staged in June 1960 in the rehearsal room. 1961, September – The Garrick Bar opened for the first time, the first bar steward being Reg Hughes. He was succeeded early in 1962 by Albert Riddell who was to remain an indispensible part of the Garrick scene until 1981 1963, May – The first of five years of BBC radio recordings of Music Hall at the Garrick 1963 – 50th Jubilee Season – The theatre was re-decorated inside and out and a new central heating boiler installed – The main Jubilee production was ‘Becket‘ 1965, January – First staging of the now famous Garrick Pantomime – that year it was ‘Aladdin‘ 1968-69 – The ‘collection’ system of raising revenue at performances was finally dispensed with and a charge made for tickets 1972-73 season – The 40th anniversary of the Playhouse – the Foyer was modernised with a new Box Office, there was new decoration and, most important, re-upholstered seating. Supporters were invited to endow a seat in the theatre, with 5 securing a name plate affixed to the seat 1973, May – It was announced that while membership would continue performances would be open to the Public and advertised as such 1976 – A thrust stage installed during the close season 1977, August – The Garrick made its first appearance at the Royal Exchange with ‘Sergeant Musgrave’s Dance‘ 1982, August – First visit to the Edinburgh Fringe with two home-grown Kevin Madley plays and Edward Bond’s ‘Bingo‘ 1982, September – The season opened with a world stage premiere of ‘Psycho‘ 1984, July – The Garrick produced a Music Hall as a part of the Edwardian Extravaganza in Dunham Park 1988-89 – The Society’s 75th Anniversary season – Stage 2 (the natural successor to Studio G) presented ‘Oh What a Lovely War‘ to mark the occasion 1990 – the Northern Amateur Premiere of ‘La Cage Aux Folles‘ – Little did we realise then what had started; this was the first of seven productions of it! 1990, November – Redevelopment fever had started. At an Extraordinary General Meeting an ambitious modernisation project which including selling the land on which the theatre stood and leasing the theatre back at a low rent for 999 years was rejected, but the drive had begun and the S.T.A.G.E. fund was started with the aim of raising £500,000 by December 1992 1992, July – the first Garrick Playathon. A host of members arrived at the theatre on Friday evening to discover that the show they were to perform on Sunday evening was ‘The Boyfriend’ by Sandy Wilson. After a massive amount of work pulled together by four directors, two musical directors, two choreographers and four set designers a superb performance was given on the Sunday evening (requiring a massive three prompts during the entire show!) 1998 – The Garrick’s third bid for National Lottery funding was successful, resulting in a grant of £675,000 as part of the £900,000 project. 1999 – The 1998/99 season finished early, in March, and the gutting of the auditorium began. The artistic side of the enterprise was kept occupied with a major open air production in Dunham Massey Hall of “Tom Jones” while the refurbishment went ahead. The grand (if a little delayed) reopening took place in October with a glittering production of “Camelot” (and a good deal of last minute rushing around!). The verdict was unanimous – Coming to the Garrick for a night out is now a real, and very comfortable, treat. Spread the word! To coincide the start of the first season in the refurbished Playhouse, the Society also started with its own website, created and run by Richard Sails. Richard managed the original website for 14 years until it was relaunched in 2013. 2000 to 2020 2006 – Following the generous donation of some tiered, retractable seating by The Lauriston Trust, the newly-christened Lauriston Studio was officially opened to the public in October 2006 with a memorable production of Two by Jim Cartwright. Seating 49 people, it is an extremely intimate and stimulating theatre space that has become a fully integral part of the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse. Since then the Studio has staged many exciting and cutting edge productions, and has won awards for the quality of work produced there. 2013 – For the start of the 2013/14 Centenary season, the Playhouse relaunched its revamped website. This was overseen and managed by Stephen Bradshaw, who then ran the web-site until mid 2020. 2014 – The Society celebrated its 100th Season. 2019 – The Garrick launched the Picturehouse. A versatile addition to the Garrick’s offerings to the community, this comprises a huge retractable screen plus projection equipment, which allows the auditorium to be used as a cinema. The screen can be set up in minutes, in front of most stage sets, and allows up to 350 people to view the latest cinematic releases, classical films, quirky “independent” productions and, most noticeably, showings of professional stage productions “as-live”. The first season included Kinky Boots , A Woman of No Importance (featuring Jennifer Saunders) and two wonderful modern ballets (Swan Lake and Romeo and Juliet ) from Matthew Bourne. 2020 onwards: COVID and other changes 2020 – The Covid-19 pandemic hit the Garrick just as hard as most theatres. The season was abruptly cut short in the middle of March, with the last “production” being an Illustrated Talk by Garrick stalwart Richard Sails, describing his hike in 1999 from Land’s End to John O’Groats. The building then went dark, as the first lockdown took hold. 2020 - March onwards Due to the "first lockdown", nothing was staged at the Garrick from March until the 14th of August 2020, when the Picturehouse re-opened with 42nd Street (an as-live theatrical screening) and then Aladdin (the 2019 film). From then until the end of October 2020, while indoor live performances were banned due to the pandemic, the Garrick Picturehouse continued to show cinematic and theatrical screenings, at the rate of 3 or 4 a week. In 2020, Joe Meighan became the Artistic Director of the Garrick, working in partnership with Sarah Reilly as the Operations Director. On the 1st of November 2020, when the "second lockdown" took effect, the screening of Paddington was cancelled, and the building went dark again. 2021 – In February 2021, the Garrick hosted a "ghost production". Nothing was produced for an audience, but in memory of the Garrick's first ever production in March 1914 (see above), Garrick members were invited to donate to the theatre. Two "online screenings", allowing audiences to watch previously-recorded Garrick plays from their homes, were shown, in February and May 2021. Alongside these, due to "second lockdown" restrictions, the Garrick could offer only Picturehouse cinematic and as-live screenings. These included many classic films curated by Barry Purves. They required the audience and staff to wear masks throughout the performances, and they conformed to restricted seating (groups of up to 6 could sit next to each other, but had to be separated by 2m from other groups). On the 7th of June 2021, the Garrick showed its first live performance since March 2020: a socially-distanced One Act Musical The Last Five Years . September 2021 saw the opening of the first "normal" season since 2018-2019, although some productions were subject to Covid seating restrictions and face-mask directives as guidelines changed during the winter of 2021-2022. Join our mailing list Subscribe

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production The Mirror Crack'd Thrilling story of revenge and dark secrets based on Agatha Christie's 1962 novel Ran Feb 23, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026 Age guidance 12+ Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £13 - £18 Description THE MIRROR CRACK’D Written by Agatha Christie Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff Directed by Mike Shaw 1960s England, and a wind of change is blowing through the land. It has even reached the sleepy village of St. Mary Mead. There’s a new housing estate to make the villagers curious and fearful. And even stranger, a rich American film star has bought the Manor House. Jane Marple, confined to a chair after an accident, is wondering if life has passed her by. Then there is a vicious murder, and Miss Marple must unravel a web of lies, tragedy and danger. This adaptation of Agatha Christie’s 1962 novel, The Mirror Crack’d , brings real emotional depth and psychological insight to a thrilling story of revenge and the dark secrets that we all hide. But can anything be hidden from Miss Marple, the sweet old lady with mind like a steel trap? Reviews S tagestruck - Rick Bowen “… the Garrick has a sure fire hit on its hands.” - Rick Bowen Read the 4.5 star review HERE Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning This production references to murder, criminal activity, mental illness, grief, infertility, and self-harm. Age Guidance: 12 + 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 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 Garrick Productions When We Are Married Ran Oct 8, 2007 - Oct 13, 2007 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description The hilarious tale of three middle-aged Yorkshire couples (pillars of the community) who are celebrating their joint silver weddings. In the midst of the celebrations arrives the chapel organist with some very disturbing news concerning the validity of their marriages. An evening of home-truths, recriminations and mayhem ensues. Reviews Sale & Altrincham Messenger's Review by Rick Bowen Till death do us part Isn't it funny, how your memory plays tricks on you. I arrived at Altrincham Garrick expecting not to enjoy 'When We Are Married' and left feeling well and truly entertained. Even though I've seen the play several times I thought, for some reason, that it was old hat. And yet, although society's rules have changed, it's remarkable how fresh and sprightly Priestley's dialogue still sounds today. He certainly has a way with words, does our JB. Three couples, all pillars of the Yorkshire community in which they live, have their lives turned upside down when they discover, to their horror, that their marriage certificates aren't worth the paper they're written on. Throw into the comedy mix a newspaper photographer whose world is permanently out of focus as a result of his penchant for the booze and a hard as nails housekeeper who's out to line her own pockets and you have the recipe for an evening of good, clean fun. You could take granny to see this, as there's nothing to offend. Maureen Casket's production zips along and the director makes sure her cast, one of the strongest ensembles seen at the Garrick this season, doesn't waste a word of Priestley's often witty script. Geoff Noar treats us to a brilliant piece of character acting as the pie eyed photographer Henry Ormonroyd and Julie Broadbent is really good as Ruby the maid. It's probably unfair to single out individuals because, to borrow a phrase from the world of sport, this is a great team performance. What I liked about this play is that the characters are real people and not shallow, plumy voiced, middle class twits getting their knickers in a twist over their potential loss of face. Indeed, had Priestley set the piece among the chattering classes it probably would have been a complete turn off. These are people who have pulled themselves up by their own boot straps and got on in life. Margaret Norris has designed a sumptuous set - a perfect backdrop for a perfect evening in the theatre. When We Are Married may have received its world premiere in the 1930's, but there's no sign of any wrinkles in this production. Enjoy. Star Rating ★★★★ M.E.N.'s Review by Julia Taylor I HAVE never, as a journalist, come across a photographer who got drunk on duty. But who can blame Henry Ormonroyd for having one too many in this classic comedy at the Garrick Theatre. After all, he has to snap three anxious couples who, after 25 years together, discover they are not legally married! Even when squiffy, Henry is a philosopher. If God had intended men to wear collars he would have put collar studs in their necks!?, he announces in his slurred way. Geoff Noar is an inspired choice for this part - character parts are his forte. J.B.Priestley's comedy was first performed in 1938 at the Manchester Opera House, six years after the Garrick opened, yet, even now when there is no longer a taboo about "living in sin", people still enjoy seeing the pompous floored. Indeed, the audience on Monday night liked it more than most. Their applause at the end was deafening. The dilemma of the three respectable couples is conveyed with well observed Yorkshire accents. They contrast with the 'lah-di-dah' voice of Gerald Forbes, (Nick Curror) the church organist who breaks the news that they are not technically wed. The hosts of the joint silver wedding party are Alderman Helliwell and his society wife, Maria (Alison Davis). How proudly David Gonet's Helliwell flaunts his local eminence and how amusing both verbally and facially is his reaction to his downfall. The other two couples, the Parkers and the Soppitts, appear to be enjoying married bliss but, when the ties are apparently cut, they express their real feelings. Mike Shaw's Councillor Albert Parker is selfish, conceited, and above all 'stingy' treating his long-suffering wife Annie (Margaret Leslie) with contempt. She appears unconcerned but, my, how she changes when released from wedlock. The situation is reversed with the Soppitts. It is the husband, Herbert, (Bill Platt) who is downtrodden and his wife, Clara (Janet Slade) who has the upper hand. Bill and Janet give first class performances when Herbert finds his voice and Clara is placed under his newly found firm thumb. The play brims with gentle humour particularly when Dawn Flint's raunchy Lottie upsets the apple cart even further. I like the way Priestley plans the stage appearances of the men, women and couples at different times enabling us to understand their motives. The ending, like the final bars of a symphony reaches a well-rounded crescendo and Henry Ormonroyd finally gets his explosive photo! 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 She Stoops to Conquer Ran Jan 2, 1921 - Jan 2, 1921 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By Oliver Goldsmith CAST Bonson, John P Bullivant, Erick Calderbank, Arthur Churm, V Ida Dykes, Tom Kerridge, Stanley Matthews, Walter R Owen, Tom Pye, George H Slinn, Ella Walsh, Katie Warburton, George A Wilson, Tom Wood, Doris Woodhead, Fred 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 Production The Will and The Way Ran Jan 1, 1920 - Jan 1, 1920 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By Walter R Matthews CAST Gorman, Dora Gorman, Philip?Norris Hough, B G Llewellyn, Helen M Lowe, Edgar M Matthews, Marion Thwaite Nixon, Walter S Owen, Gwen Winn, Rex Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Garrick Cinema NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: Les Liaisons Dangereuses Date range Tickets £18 - £21 Age guidance Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time TBC Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton, based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos and directed by Marianne Elliott. BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre and shown on the Big Screen at the Garrick, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare. Garrick Cinema 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

Previous Next Geoff Hinde Geoff was a very versatile actor with a wonderful sense of humour, who acted in dozens of plays at the Garrick. A youth actor, his first senior mainstage show was in A Midsummer Night's Dream in 1982. In Chicago , in 1987, he was memorably cast in the babies' chorus dressed in bonnet and nappy, a real challenge for him being a non-dancer. 1988 was a busy year for Geoff, with him first taking part in Pack of Lies , then appearing in a Garrick production at the Edinburgh Fringe and finally appearing in Night and Day , being described by critic Rick Bowen as "the slimy, sycophantic Wagner, played perfectly by Geoff Hinde". In 1990, he played the Stage Manager in the Garrick’s Northern Amateur Premiere production of La Cage Aux Folles and, in 1999, he was to be found running around Dunham Massey stable courtyard in a nightshirt as Mr Thwackum in Tom Jones . His final performance for the Garrick was in 2003 in The Hollow, playing the bluff country squire in full tweeds. Geoff was also associated with other local amateur societies such as The Club Theatre (now The Altrincham Little Theatre) where he was actor, stage manager and lighting technician; Cheadle Players; and Wilmslow Green Room taking part in productions at Gawsworth Hall. In addition to his massive involvement with theatre, and outside his job as computer software training manager, he was a talented musician and a member of Timperley Hockey Club for over 40 years both as a player, where his nickname was appropriately The Red Shadow with his theatrical background, and then later as Vice- President. Geoff also enthusiastically took part in all the social and fund-raising efforts at the Garrick, and he was wonderful company in the bar with his great sense of humour and ready smile. He always had a twinkle in his eye. Back to In Memoriam page

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions When We Are Married Set in Cleckleywyke, a fictional town in the heart of Northern England in 1908. Three couples, the Helliwells, the Parkers and the Soppitts, who are all highly respected pillars of their community, gather together to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversaries when the festivities are brought to a sudden halt by a shocking revelation. Ran Nov 4, 2019 - Nov 9, 2019 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description The Classic Comedy Set in Cleckleywyke, a fictional town in the heart of Northern England in 1908. Three couples, the Helliwells, the Parkers and the Soppitts, who are all highly respected pillars of their community, gather together to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversaries when the festivities are brought to a sudden halt by a shocking revelation. Home truths fly like confetti and conjugal rites turn into farcical fights. Can a lid be kept on the couples embarrassing secret with a newspaper photographer due to arrive any second, a missing housekeeper and a doorbell that doesn't stop ringing? The bullies however do get their retribution and the hen-pecked are satisfyingly liberated in this classic sparkling comedy that is full of laughs, surprises and comic mayhem! Cast (in order of appearance) Ruby Birtle - Georgia Geupel Mrs Northrop - Alison Davis Alderman Joseph Helliwell - Richard Sails Maria Helliwell - Alice Potter Councillor Albert Parker - Mike Shaw Annie Parker - Christine Perry Herbert Soppitt - Hugh Everett Clara Soppitt - Ros Greenwood Gerald Forbes - Anthony Morris Nancy Holmes - Olivia Tenquist Henry Ormonroyd - Geoff Holman Fred Dyson - Eddie Beasley Lottie Grady - Lyndsey Barker Rev Clement Mercer - David Richardson Reviews Review from North West End UK Reviewer: Max Eden The Altrincham Garrick theatre continues its stellar 2019 season with J.B Priestley’s When We Are Married all this week featuring a talented cast and a script which is still relevant today. Set in Cleckleywyke, a fictional town in the heart of Northern England in 1908. Three highly respected couples get together to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversaries, but the festivities are brought to a sudden halt by a shocking revelation which sees home truths fly like confetti and conjugal rites turn into farcical fights. Directed by Carole Carr; this production still manages to be relevant with a script which has aged surprisingly well, packed with gentle humour throughout. The staging is reminiscent of a lavish parlour room of the 1900s and looks every bit the part with furniture and plush fit of the era, it’s nice to see such attention to detail going into the props, costumes and staging of these productions. The ‘anything but amateur’ cast bring the JB Priestley script to life on the Altrincham stage with all delivering noteworthy performances with no exceptions. The three couples of which the plot centres around are played by six extremely talented actors; Mr & Mrs Helliwell played by Richard Sails and Alice Porter, Councillor Parker and his wife played by Mike Shaw and Christine Perry and Mr & Mrs Soppitt played by Hugh Everett and Ros Greenwood - all take the roles in their stride and look to be having a lot of fun on stage, displaying some great examples of visual comedy from them all; especially Ros Greenwood and Mike Shaw who impressed me throughout. What a gurn Mrs Soppitt has! The entire cast of fourteen all make this production extra special; Ms Northrop played by Alison Davis and Ruby played by Georgia Geupel add extra humour and warmth to this play, with tremendous comic timing! The photographer and reporter played by Geoff Holman and Eddie Beasley both have loveable personalities that the audience lean towards. Especially when one gets tipsy! Anthony Morris plays the smug Organist Gerald Forbes alongside Olivia Tenquist as Nancy Holmes, his romantic interest. Lindsey Barker plays Lottie Grady and David Richardson plays Reverend Clement Mercer to complete the cast. I must be honest; I am in complete awe of this ensemble and how this production cleverly delivered this well-known play with energy and vibrancy. I have seen different versions of ‘When We Are Married’ in various theatres over the years but this truly is the best I’ve seen. Altrincham Garrick is not amateur theatre; it always delivers quality entertainment with a ticket price which is the fraction of the price of big touring productions. Verdict: the best production of this play I have seen, Terrific throughout! Rating: ★★★★★ Review from Rick Bowen - Stagestruck CAROLE Carr’s perfectly paced production, performed by a gifted cast who gel beautifully together, is period comedy at its very best. While the subject matter of Priestley’s classic wouldn’t raise an eyebrow today - three self-proclaimed pillars of their community may not be officially married after all - you have to view the piece through nostalgic eyes in order to appreciate it. The piece takes us back to a north of England that’s long been consigned to the history books, to a time when if you came from another part of the country you may as well have come from another planet. Some of the dialogue sounds silly to 21st century ears but the majority of it is sublime. It seems unfair to single out individual performances for the simple reason there aren’t any weak ones in a production that is amateur only in name. Geoff Holman is great fun as the local newspaper photographer Henry Ormonroyd and I equally enjoyed Hugh Everett as the downtrodden Herbert Soppitt. Then there was Alison Davis, an actress who is always a pleasure to watch as the formidable housekeeper Mrs Northrop and a performer who is new to me, Georgia Geupel, as Ruby Birtle, the housemaid struggling to make sense of the chaos that unfolds in the Heliwell household. Lindsey Barker also caught my attention as the oh so worldly Lottie Grady, so convincing as a woman who has been around the block on many, many occasions. Personally I can’t think of a better antidote to these dark, dank November nights. Highly recommended. A must see for anyone with a sense of humour. Rating: ★★★★ Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

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Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Sleeping Beauty - The Garrick Pantomime The Dreamiest Garrick Panto of them all! Ran Dec 8, 2023 - Jan 2, 2024 Age guidance 3+ Venue Main House Running time 2.5 hours (inc. 20 mins interval) Tickets Price Range £13 - £18 Description Our Festive show for 2023/24 is our Pantomime version of 'Sleeping Beauty ' Step into a fairy-tale world of magical castles, bewitched spinning wheels and an enchanted sleep that only true love’s kiss can break… Once upon a time in a land far away, a beautiful Princess is given a twenty-first birthday present by her evil aunt; the wicked Enchantress - Carabosse! By pricking her finger on an enchanted spinning wheel, she is placed under a cruel curse and forced to sleep for 100 years. Can a handsome Prince break the spell? Who will outwit the evil Enchantress and foil her wicked plans? Well... there's only one way to find out! Join us at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse for another Pantomime adventure! Packed with magic, songs, comedy, dance, special effects and more… This is the dreamiest Garrick Panto of them all! Don’t get caught snoozing, book your tickets now for THE PANTOMIME OF YOUR DREAMS!! Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Flashing lights and special effects, loud noises and pyrotechnics Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Garrick Academy EGGSTRAVAGANZA - GAPA Easter Drama Workshop (THURSDAY) Date range Tickets £35 per day or book all 5 days Mon to Fri and receive a £25 discount. Age guidance 6 - 18 years Venue Annexe Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time 6 hours Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Join us during this Easter holiday for a day or for the full week  to enjoy theatrical fun: combining music, movement, monologues and much, much, more! (Nb: You can sign up to half-term holidays for a day or for the full week.) GAPA’s half-term workshops encourage the participants to explore their creative side and promote teamwork, in a safe and friendly environment. Our aim is to deliver exciting drama workshops for students aged 6-18, where they can learn drama skills, gain confidence and above all have fun. Classes run 10am - 4pm and cost £35 per day, or book the full 5 days and receive a £25 discount. Garrick Academy 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