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This page allows you to complete a form for hiring stage weaponry (prop guns, prop swords and so on), stage costumes from the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, as well as rooms or even the whole Playhouse itself. 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 campaign, you’ll be helping us create a healthier and more enjoyable environment for everyone who visits the theatre. Show Your Support by Buying a Plaque We will commemorate your donation by placing a brick-sized plaque inside the theatre, with your choice of wording. Bronze Plaque Silver Plaque Gold Plaque Business Plaque Bronze Plaque - £100 Silver Plaque - £250 Gold Plaque - £500 Business Gold Plaque - £2000 Business Donation £2000 £2000 will pay for 4 of the valves in the new HVAC system. In operation, it will keep the auditorium spicy hot for 14 nights of a panto run in midwinter. Silver Donation £250 £250 will pay for half a day of installation of the new HBAC system. In operation, it will heat the auditorium from cold to spicy. Gold Donation £500 £500 will pay for 4 of the valves in the new HVAC system. In operation, it will keep the auditorium cooled for three evening performances of a musical in the summer heat of June. Bronze Donation £100 £100 will pay for 4 of the valves in the new HVAC system. In operation, it will heat the auditorium from cold to mild. First name* Last name* Company name Email* Phone* Level of Donation* BRONZE (£100) SILVER (£250) GOLD (£500) BUSINESS (£2000) Requested wording * Enter here the wording that you would like to have written on the plaque. We will contact you to discuss these details. Recommended maximum: 35 characters. Some suggestions: In memory of A tribute to ... Submit Join our mailing list Subscribe

Previous Next Ian Appleyard Ian had been a member for over 50 years and spent some of his retirement as a volunteer member of the Front of House Staff. He also took on minor roles on stage in pantomimes and plays in the 1970s. Back to In Memoriam page

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

Previous Next Liam Sammon Liam was a well-known local estate agent. He joined the Garrick in the early 1990s and was already an established leading man on the local amateur operatic circuit. He took part in many musicals including one of the Garrick's smash hit productions of La Cage Aux Folles as George, the night club owner. He also often appeared on-stage with Christine Adams , who later became his wife : a true Garrick romance. Back to In Memoriam page

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

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Jumpers for Goalposts A hilarious and heart-warming comedy Ran May 9, 2022 - May 14, 2022 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description A hilarious and heart-warming comedy about football, friendship and finding your way. “Barely Athletic” are part of a four-team five-a-side LGBTQ+ football league which Viv, their bullish head coach, is desperate to win. Or if they can’t win, at least they should try not to lose. Chucked out of the “Lesbian Rovers” for being too bossy, she desperately tries to instil some competitive spirit into the boys. Problem is, Beardy Geoff is copping off with the opposition, Danny is nursing a painful secret, Luke only joined because he fancies Danny, and Viv’s brother-in-law Joe is trying to cope with his grief after losing his wife. Together, they might just be able to claw back up from the bottom of the league… Tom Wells’ drama bears the hallmarks of his warm comedic style, which were displayed in his previous hit play “The Kitchen Sink”, and is a paean to the virtues of friendship and love. Jumpers for Goalposts premiered at Watford Palace Theatre in 2013, before touring the UK, including a run at the Bush Theatre, London. Warning: Strong language Altrincham Garrick Playhouse is proud to support the George House Trust. Since 1985, George House Trust has been inspiring people living with HIV to live healthy, confident lives by providing HIV support, advice and advocacy services. For more information email: talk@ght.org.uk Reviews Review by Rick Bowen at Stagestruck Jumpers For Goalposts will, on the evidence of Monday night’s performance, attract a different, younger audience. For far too many years Altrincham Garrick has been seen as a safe night out for older people and the appointment of artistic director Joseph Meighan, a dynamic and adventurous twenty something, is about to change that misguided perception. A quiet revolution is taking place on Barrington Road and it feels so exciting and exhilarating to be part of it. But this theatre is working hard to get the message across that the Garrick is a theatre for everybody. All power to their elbow, say I. Jumpers for Goalposts follow the misfortunes of Barely Athletic, a five-a-side team largely made up of gay men who struggle with the basics of the beautiful game. This doesn’t stop Viv, their straight talking coach with a very short fuse, encouraging her clueless charges to try to win the league in which they play. It’s certainly a league with a difference – one team plays in drag! The play takes place in the club’s dressing room, an ideal backdrop for writer Tom Wells to delve into the private lives of the players, including a burgeoning relationship between Danny and Luke. Danny carries a secret that he feels unable to share with the child like Luke, a lovable geek and a study in social awkwardness. Joe Meighan, who directs this engaging, absorbing and heart-warming comedy must have thought all his birthdays had come at once when Dan Ellis and Mason Lockwood turned up to audition for these roles. If anyone was ever born to play these parts it’s these two actors and Lockwood, who gets the funniest lines as Luke, displays a sense of comic timing that is simply second to none. Beverley Stuart-Cole is highly believable as Viv, Sebastian Farrell is also enjoyable as the team’s token straight man Joe, aka the keeper who couldn’t catch a cold and Lewis Sewell is perfect as the crackpot Beardy Geoff. Throughout the production the cast convinces the audience they’re watching a real football team, complete with the personality clashes you find in all organisations, sporting or otherwise. They say football is a game of two halves and that old adage can certainly be applied to Jumpers for Goalposts, with the best one liners saved for the second half. While this play contains some strong language it’s in context and gives the play a realistic feel. It’s sure to strike a chord with anyone whose set foot inside a sports club’s dressing room while not alienating those who haven’t. Great fun, with a dash of poignancy thrown in. Until May 14. Tickets are available from 0161 928 1677. Star rating **** In aid of The George House Trust. Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Garrick Academy Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR. Date range Tickets £9 - £11 Age guidance Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more ✨ “BE OUR GUEST!” AT BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. ✨ 🌹 Performed by our talented GAPA Youth Academy, with each performance showcasing a different age group of students. Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. , a heartwarming 60-minute musical based on the beloved 1991 animated classic and the Tony®-nominated Broadway production. Join Belle, a bright and courageous young woman, as she discovers an enchanted castle and its mysterious master - the Beast, a prince trapped under a powerful spell. To break the enchantment, the Beast must learn to love and be loved in return… before the final petal falls. Along the way, Belle befriends the castle’s delightful enchanted staff, including a warm-hearted teapot, a dazzling candelabra and a rather anxious mantel clock. With their help, Belle and the Beast uncover a friendship and a love neither expected. Featuring iconic songs such as “Be Our Guest,” “Belle,” and favourites from the Broadway musical, this magical tale is perfect for audiences of all ages. 🌹 A story of courage, kindness, and believing in the beauty within — brought to life by our brilliant young performers. Don’t miss this joyful, family-friendly musical adventure! Performance Schedule Wednesday 18th March at 7.30pm: Group 3 - Students aged 14 - 18 years Thursday 19th March at 7.30pm: Group 6 - Students aged 14 - 18 years Friday 20th March at 7.30pm: Group 2 - Students aged 11 - 14 years Saturday 21st March (Matinee) at 2.30pm: Group 1 - Students aged 8 - 11 years, supported by our GAPA Minis aged 5 - 8 years Saturday 21st March (Evening) at 7.30pm: Group 5 - Students aged 11 - 14 years Sunday 22nd March (Matinee) at 2.30pm: Group 4 - Students aged 8 - 11 years, supported by our GAPA Minis aged 5 - 8 years 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

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

Rent Our Theatre Stage Props — Stage Props for Film, Theatre and Television - All Types of Stage Prop Weaponry Available. Garrick Hire Prop Gun and Rifle Hire Hire blank-firing and non-firing guns and rifles About the Armoury Prop Gun & Rifle Hire Prop Swords, Knives & Miscellaneous The Altrincham Garrick is pleased to offer a large selection of replica guns and rifles as part of our prop gun hire department. This covers a huge selection of fake handguns, pistols, rifles and shot guns available to hire from a many different eras. From eighteenth century flintlocks through western rifles, through 30s Tommy guns, to more modern shotguns and rifles. We also have replica AK47s and more modern looking assault rifles. All can be hired from our secure location in Altrincham. Hire Form We welcome enquiries of all sorts. We have a vast experience of shows and plays, so we can work closely with you to select the correct gun(s) for your production. Please be aware that we do not hire out to member of the public (for example fancy dress parties, themed re-enactments, stag or hen parties). We only rent to bona fide theatres, television and film/movie production companies. If you are interested in prop gun hire from us then please browse the photos and contact us to give us an indication of your enquiries. We will then respond with a quotation built around your requirements. Please give us as much information possible. We may need to carry out certain background checks before hiring to you. Please fill in our online form , call us on 0161 928 1677 or send us an e-mail: hire@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk . Browse Our Prop Gun Collection Long-barrel guns and rifles (non-practical blank-firing) This selection includes replica flintlock carbine rifles, shotguns, Lee Enfields, Winchester rifles and air rifles. Some can be fitted with straps and some with telescopic sights. Hand-guns and pistols (practical blank-firing) All the replica pistols shown are available as blank-firing. Some examples: Number 1 is a modified period percussion cap prop hand pistol. Number 4 is a prop Derringer, which conforms to extra regulations. Long-barrel guns and rifles (non-firing) This is a small selection of our large range of dummy, prop, deactivated and non-practical rifles. Some are exact replica guns; others are simple wooden-profile cut-out shapes (being more suitable for cost-conscious productions). None of this range is able to fire. Hand-guns and pistols (non-firing) These short-barrel handguns are deactivated, non-practical, dummy, replica or prop guns. We cover a comprehensive range, from the earliest flintlock pistol through to modern-day hand automatics. None of this range is able to fire. Submachine guns (non-firing) Shown here is a selection from our stock of these guns, many of which can be supplied with straps. Some examples: Number 1 is the Lewis Gun MK1 that was especially made for our stage production of Dad's Army . Number 2 is an SA80, which can be used with or without telescopic sights. None of this range is able to fire. Hire Form Join our mailing list Subscribe

Previous Next George Kilburn George worked with Sale Nomads before joining the Garrick as Head of Lighting, for some seasons in the 1980s and 90s. He trained several lighting technicians and built up an proficient team. He also worked as stage crew, and was a member of the Executive Committee. George's hobby outside the Garrick was as an accomplished builder of model ships. Back to In Memoriam page

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 We receive no public funding. Contribute towards your local theatre and help us continue to produce great entertainment. 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. The Altrincham Garrick aims to support and entertain the local community, and your kind donations will sustain us and will support future developments. One Time Donation Offer general support, or contribute to our HVAC appeal Custom Donation Amount Select a Preset Amount £100 £250 £1,000 £100 is small but generous, because ... every little counts it will subsidise a place in our Academy for a full term for a local young person aged 7-18 £250 is even more generous, because ... it pays for the lights on one of our panto performances £1000 is absolutely tip-top, because ... it contributes to half of our monthly business taxes 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. admin@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk 0161-928-1677 We’re happy to answer any questions and help you explore the giving option that’s right for you. For businesses: Sponsor the Campaign Join our mailing list Subscribe

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

Previous Next Roger Metcalfe Without the work that Roger did for the Garrick at the time, the major redevelopment of 1999 would probably not have happened. His immense support for that endeavour mustn't overshadow his many acting roles between the mid 1970s and the mid 2000s, and many patrons at the time will never forget his stage appearances. He was very able portraying the establishment figure that many comedies poke fun at, and equally well as the towering stage presence and brooding intensity that many dramas require. Roger served on the Executive Committee and on the Board of Trustees, and it was his role handling Press and Public Relations in 1998 and 1999 that contributed so much to the redevelopment at the end of that century. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Derrick Kay Derrick joined the theatre in the 1960's. He acted in, and especially directed, many productions, and played an important role in the development of the theatre. He was best known as the Chairman of the Play Selection and Casting Committee for many years, setting a style that was very similar to that used later by Alan Sugar. Garrick auditions could be nerve-wracking experiences for anyone attempting to get onto the acting list, and Derrick retained the final say as to who would be accepted. He would write personal letters to each person who had auditioned, using either "congratulations" or "regrets". It was considered a great honour among the local amateur acting fraternity to receive one of his congratulatory letters. Derrick was determined to maintain the highest acting abilities at the Garrick, an ambition which, to his credit, he achieved. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Charles Foster Charles was an outstanding Garrick actor in the 1960s and early 70s, appearing in numerous productions including The Crucible , Much Ado About Nothing , Wait Until Dark , and Say Who You Are . From the 1970s into the 90s, with his unmistakable voice, he became one of the most recognisable faces on Granada Television as an on-screen continuity announcer. He also provided the voice over on shows such as Judge Rinder , Catchphrase and The Krypton Factor , and he had acting roles in Coronation Street , Emmerdale and Crown Court . In 2009, Charles was asked to play Sergeant Wilson in the Garrick's memorable production of Dad's Army alongside Allan Taylor's Captain Mainwaring - the last roles played by both these acting stalwarts on the Garrick stage. Charles is pictured as Sergeant Wilson from that production. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Christine Sammon (née Adams) Christine was a wonderful singer and talented actress. When she joined the Garrick in the early 1990s, she was already well known on the local amateur operatic circuit. Throughout the nineties she took a leading part in many Garrick musicals, before her sad and untimely passing. She was also involved in two highly successful and enjoyable Playathons - The Boyfriend and Irene . These were plays put on with only 48 hours notice, to raise funds for the STAGE Appeal. The secret play was announced at 7.30pm on a Friday night and the entire Garrick family was involved in presenting the full-length production at 7.30pm on the Sunday night with full staging, sound and lighting, costume, musical arrangements and choreography with all books down. The greasy spoon in the bar was kept open throughout the entire weekend. A Playathon was a testing - yet ultimately rewarding - challenge, and Christine was an enthusiastic participant. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Diana Provan (née Harker) Diana and her husband Joe joined the theatre in the early 1960s, and she soon proved her worth as a very talented actress. She presented many outstanding performances at the Garrick before moving on to professional theatre. She then returned to the Garrick some few years later to direct many of our plays, and once again her exceptional talent shone through with some wonderful productions. Wonderfully imaginative, artistic, dedicated and with a refusal to accept nothing but the best, she became a much loved character at the Garrick. Many actors considered Diana as the best person they ever acted with or performed for. Diana and Joe moved to their beloved Italy in the early 2000s when Joe retired, and lived there very happily, visited regularly by their children Jeremy, Julia and Nicholas and their respective families. Rick Bowen wrote this Tribute to Diana in the Sale and Altrincham Messenger in March 2013. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Mike Stocks Mike was a talented set designer, with many of his sets gracing the stage between the 1980s and the early 2000s. Mike spent most of his working life in the profession, designing and working on sets for theatre and TV. He worked in the design department at Granada TV on such classics as Brideshead Revisited until his retirement. Happily for the Garrick, he spent his latter years volunteering. Mike had a great sense of humour and a very quick wit. Having run his own dance band after the war, he was no mean performer on the drums ... as Garrickers often witnessed at the Christmas Draw. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Audrey Hughes Audrey was a wonderful character actress, often taking on the roles of strong, powerful women. She joined the Garrick in the early 1980s, and quickly became a regular onstage. Probably her most memorable roles were as Emma Hornett (the role made famous by Peggy Mount) in Sailor Beware, and working with her best friend at the theatre, Stella Fogg , as the two murderous old ladies in Arsenic and Old Lace . Audrey also took a full part in the social life of the Garrick and appeared in many Music Halls on the Mainstage and cabarets in the Bar. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Ken Weston Ken Weston was a local councillor and then Mayor of Trafford - but the Garrick members will remember him best as a staunch and regular supporter. Ken appeared on television in Coronation Street , but only occasionally graced the Garrick stage. At the Garrick he was a wonderful addition to the Front of House department (sometimes working as the Front of House Manager) and was a good friend to many. See also this tribute to Ken from the Manchester Evening News of November 2013. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Rita Howard Rita was a fine dramatic actress who joined the Garrick in the 1960's, but she also occasionally played comedy roles such as Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit . With her strong and powerful personality, she later became actively involved in the day-to-day running of the theatre, serving on the Executive Committee for many years. She was also a leading member of the Play Selection and Casting Committee. Rita's overall contribution to the continued success of the Garrick cannot be underestimated. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Ron Harvi Ron was Artistic Director at the Garrick from 1967-71, when he directed at least six shows each season as well as designing sets and working in the Sound box. He started his career at Manchester Polytechnic teaching speech and drama and, after his stint at the Garrick, he worked for Granada Television, appearing in shows and series such as Coronation Street (see photo). He also took part in several productions of Shakespeare plays for Birmingham Rep, and acted at the Manchester Library Theatre. Ron had a wonderful speaking voice and he was often heard on Book at Bedtime and Storytime on Radio 4. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Tony Mathews Tony was one of the leading actors and directors of his generation, having joined the Garrick in the early 1970's. He had a huge range of skills, never failed to deliver and was a commanding figure both on the Mainstage and in the Studio. He played major roles in dramatic plays such as Macbeth , A Man for All Seasons , and Royal Hunt of the Sun. Tony was equally proficient in comedies and high farce such as What the Butler Saw , How the Other Half Loves , and Habeus Corpus . Critics and audiences alike were aways highly impressed by his performances. Back to In Memoriam page

In addition to our Saturday drama classes, the Garrick Academy is pleased to offer LAMDA Acting classes for young people aged 11-16. 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 Speech and Drama/ LAMDA Classes In addition to our Saturday drama classes, the Garrick Academy is pleased to offer LAMDA Acting classes for young people aged 8-18 years. Our group classes are designed for both beginners and those already familiar with performance exams. LAMDA’s graded Acting exams provide a great opportunity to develop performance skills and challenge students with progression through three levels. LAMDA exams are regulated by Ofqual, for more information please see, https://www.lamda.ac.uk/lamda-exams/our-exams Our weekly 60 minute classes run on evenings during term time, and work towards public LAMDA exams in the summer. The cost per lesson is £10, with fees payable in termly instalments. Exam fees are in addition to class prices and payable directly to LAMDA. For more information regarding our LAMDA class or to enrol, please contact lamda@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk Join our mailing list Subscribe

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 Us Find Us and Get In Touch Altrincham Garrick Playhouse is the beating heart of the community. A theatre, cinema, youth academy and community creative social place for all to enjoy. Find Us Altrincham Garrick Playhouse Barrington Road Altrincham WA14 1HZ By Public Transport The Garrick is about 800m (a 10-minute stroll) from each of the following stations, served by both Northern trains and Manchester Metrolink trams: Altrincham Interchange Navigation Road Barrington Road is a major bus route, and there are bus stops on both sides of the road very close to the theatre. Parking at the Garrick We have a reasonably-sized car park, which offers free parking including spaces reserved for disabled parking. You are advised that this can quickly become full for the most popular performances – filling up sometimes half an hour before a show begins. Alternatively, there are numerous opportunities for parking on residential side streets within a couple of minutes’ walking distance. Parking there can also sometimes be limited and again you are advised to come as early as possible if you want to park particularly close to the theatre. Please park considerately, avoiding blocking any access for our local residents – thank you. Don’t forget: our bar is normally open at least 45 minutes before each performance, so our advice is: arrive early, park early, and relax in our cosy bar before the show ! Contact Us Call: 0161 928 1677 Mon – Fri 11am – 4pm & 6pm – 8.30pm Sat 9am – 12pm Email: boxoffice@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk Join our mailing list Subscribe

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions 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 Feb 4, 2002 - Feb 9, 2002 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description The Garrick's contribution to the celebrations for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II. As our contribution we are very proud to be presenting this engrossing play by one of our premier writers. The play follows the relationship between Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I from shortly before Mary's return to Scotland, through her marriage to Darnley, Rizzio's death, the scandal over Bothwell to Mary's imprisonment and subsequent execution, with the play closing as Spain prepares its Armada. With an all-star cast and the sumptuous costumes for which the Garrick is renowned this is a celebration not to be missed. CAST Mary, Queen of Scots: Stephanie Hawthorne Claud Nau: Ian Fensome William Cecil: Terry Chandler Elizabeth I of England: Pam Nolan Robert Dudley: Martin Creevy John Knox: Hugh Everett David Rizzio: Mark Jephcott Lord Morton: Richard Frost Lord Bothwell: Bryn Thomas Lord Bishop of Durham: Frank Boylan Sir Francis Walsingham: Roger Metcalfe De Quadra: David Midgeley Davison: Mike Shaw Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley: John Keen Ruthven: Brian Stoner Lindsey: Daniel Cloran Tala: Derrick Dykins Ormiston: Alex Wilson Douglas: David Walton Falconside: Peter Coatman Court Ladies: Paula Taylor Mandy Flude Caroline Hickey Juliet Wilson Directed by Sonia Dykstra Designer: Juliet Jones Costume Design & Creation: Mike Shaw Sound Design: Robin Watkinson Sound Operator: Steve Williamson Lighting Design & Operation: Mike North Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Previous Next Gordon Prentice Gordon was a wonderful comedy performer who excelled in the Old Time Music Halls that, for 15 years, were an institution at the Garrick. He took part in almost all of them annually from the early 1970s, until the last one in 1990, and is pictured here as a Pearly King in 1978. He also appeared in several pantomimes such as Dick Whittington, Aladdin , and as an Ugly Sister in Cinderella . His first performances on the Garrick stage were in serious dramas such as Luther in 1972 and Macbeth in 1973, but it wasn't long before he was cast in comedy roles such as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz , There Goes the Bride ', and See How They Run. Gordon also took part in most social events and cabarets in the bar, and worked in the Front of House team. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Derek Killeen Derek became Artistic Director of the Garrick in 1979 and, during his three-year tenure, he also became Theatre Administrator in 1980. His directorial credits include Charley's Aunt , Abigail's Party , When We Are Married , The Merchant of Venice , and The Importance of Being Earnest . Prior to joining the Garrick, he worked in the Drama Department at Bristol University and as Production Manager at Liverpool Playhouse. Later in his career, after leaving the Garrick, he became the Artistic Director of the Peterborough Key Theatre from 1992- 2001, where he used his Garrick experience to the full by starting a Drama School and introducing Musical Theatre. Derek died in 2004. Back to In Memoriam page

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

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 Us About the Theatre 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 Garrick Theatre Established in 1914, The Altrincham Garrick Society aims to present Drama, Comedy, Musicals and Pantomime – and is happy to consider presenting other forms of the dramatic arts ! The Playhouse was built through membership donations in 1932 – its main auditorium seats 401 and is typically in use throughout September to July. A Garrick Academy of the Performing Arts runs term-time Saturday classes for children aged 5 to 18, as well as a week-long Summer School in August. The Society typically produces 13 main stage productions per year, including the Pantomime and the annual GAPA (Youth Academy) production. The Playhouse also hosts many shows from professional individuals and professional production companies. In addition, the Garrick Picturehouse comprises a large screen, which is used to show cinema films and “as-live” recordings of professionally-staged productions. Finally, the Studio is a 49-seat venue at the back of the building, in which more experimental and more intimate theatre is staged. The theatre is staffed and managed mainly by volunteers, with a small number of employees in specific areas (for example the Artistic Director and Operations Director, Box Office, Accounting, Maintenance and more). The theatre is a registered charity, so the management of the theatre finances and legal issues is governed by a Board of Trustees. Together this makes up the Garrick Theatre family. The Garrick Studio If you are looking for something more exciting to tickle your theatrical taste buds, why not throw caution to the wind and visit our smaller theatre: The Studio. The Studio is perfect for that feeling of being part of the action and where you can experience the intimacy of the story telling. Here you can get up close and personal with the actors as they wow you with their performances. We do not allow touching or the feeding of our actors, however, as some of them have been known to bite! The Studio has its own private entrance onto the car park and patrons have full use of the Garrick bar and all our facilities in the main building. It seats 49 comfortably and it is also accessible for wheelchairs. The Studio is where we stage productions that are not always suitable for our main stage (401 seats) and therefore our shows often fill up quickly. The Studio’s reputation has continued to grow over the years with its thought-provoking and exciting plays. We regularly experience sell-out shows. These productions can be challenging, deeply moving, hilarious or outrageous! You decide. Join our mailing list Subscribe

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Haywire Ran Mar 13, 2000 - Mar 18, 2000 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By: Eric Chappell Directed By: Alan Rothwel Bookseller Alec Firth is having an affair with assistant Liz and has craftily organised things so he can go to Spain with her without arousing the suspicions of his wife. What could go wrong? Plenty!! Arriving on his doorstep, in quick succession, are his Grandma Giles of a mother (come to stay for the duration), his son with a broken ankle, a pregnant daughter and an oversized puppy. Alec's attempts to escape with Liz are charted to hilarious effect and with wit and ingenuity. What more can you expect from a man who created and wrote RISING DAMP and gave us the marvellous Rigsby and Miss Jones? CAST Mike Shaw as Alec Helen Busby as Liz Carole Carr as Alec's wife Stella Fogg as 'The Mother!' Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

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

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Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Oppenheimer Bio-drama about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the mastermind of the atomic bomb Ran Feb 24, 2025 - Mar 1, 2025 Age guidance Age: 14 + Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £10.50 - £16.50 Description By Tom Morton-Smith Directed by John Cunningham Associate Direction by Carole Carr 1939: fascism spreads across Europe, Franco marches on Barcelona and two German chemists discover the processes of atomic fission. In Berkeley, California, theoretical physicists recognise the horrendous potential of this new science: a weapon that draws its power from the very building blocks of the universe. Struggling to cast off his radical past and thrust into a position of power and authority, the charismatic J Robert Oppenheimer races to win the 'battle of the laboratories' and create a weapon so devastating that it would bring about an end not just to the Second World War but to all war. Originally written for the RSC in 2015, Tom Morton-Smith's play takes us into the heart of science, politics and humanity clashing in the propulsive story of the Manhattan Project and the development of the world’s first nuclear bombs. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning This production contains strong language, sexual references and adult themes, including suicide, references to racism and other challenging themes. The production also contains graphic descriptions of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear attacks and aftermath, which may cause upset or distress. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Previous Next Chris Wetherill Chris was yet another Garrick stalwart who did an immense lot of work in many areas of the theatre. Acting on stage was not his main contribution, although his participation in the bloodthirsty mob during The Scarlet Pimpernel will never be forgotten by those who were there. Chris was Chair of the Board of Trustees and an invaluable Executive Committee member, and he also worked in Lighting, Sound and Set Construction. His professional background in civil engineering helped enormously when such work at the Garrick was needed, and he was vital to the refurbishment of 1999. Chris project-managed the 1999 refurbishment, dealing with architects and contractors, completing the entire job on budget and in time. A miracle worker! The opening show of the refurbished Garrick was Camelot , as a tribute to the company running the National Lottery at the time, because they provided a large portion of the funding. Chris was also an accomplished trumpeter, and he was still scuba-diving when he and his wife Angie moved to Cornwall in his 60s. He is sorely missed. Back to In Memoriam page

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

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Return to the Forbidden Planet Ran May 22, 2000 - May 27, 2000 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By: Bob Carlton Directed By: Val Watkinson Designer: Stephen Bradshaw Climb aboard Captain Tempest's Starship for the trip of a lifetime. The Garrick are delighted to end the season with the award-winning musical - Shakespeare's forgotten Rock'n'Roll masterpiece, bursting at the seams with such hits as Good Vibrations, Great Balls of Fire, Only the Lonely and Teenager in Love. So - fasten your seatbelts and prepare to Shake, Rattle and Roll. A Cosmic Adventure. Simply out of this world!! Reviews SAM's view on "Return to the Forbidden Planet" Rock on, Garrick - Rock musical is a real hit It's Shakespeare Jim, but not as we know it. Heaven only knows what the Bard would make of this space age revamp of The Tempest mixed with 1950's sci-fi classic The Forbidden Planet. But Return To The Forbidden Planet was a hit, indeed a very palpable hit with the opening night audience at Altrincham's Garrick Theatre. The cast work hard to whip up a party spirit in the audience and the end result is two hours of inter galactic fun and frolics. A space ship and it's (sic) crew crash land on a planet governed by Dr Prospero, a mad scientist with a hairstyle to match. The ship's cook falls in love with the barmy boffin's innocent daughter, Miranda. But the loveable Cookie has a rival in the shape of the smooth talking Captain Tempest. Plot isn't really important here. You go to see Return To The Forbidden Planet to let your hair down, to enjoy the bad jokes and the great music. The score reads like a who's who of rock and roll and the highlights include the immortal foot tappers Johnny B Goode and Great Balls of Fire, Good Vibrations and the incurably catchy Shoop Shoop Song. As for the best performances, it's impossible to ignore the contribution of the usual suspects. Charlie Tomlinson as a manic Dr Prospero, Peter Birch as the rolling skating robot Ariel and Barry Spencer as love lorn Cookie. Sarah Taylor makes an impressive full Garrick debut as Science Officer and Wayne Holt radiates a comic book appeal as Captain Tempest. This was an ambitious project for the Garrick to take on and they've succeeded superbly. Make sure you don't miss their riotous end of season party. Anyone who does deserves a good zapping. Rick Bowen. 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 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

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Curtain Call Ran May 6, 2002 - May 11, 2002 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Thurlow Playhouse is in the running for an Arts Council Grant, and do they need it! The Chairman of the Board of Trustees - one Clarence Mason - perpetually squanders the Theatre Trust's money by hosting lavish parties, insisting on real horses for his wife's amateur productions, sacking the entire backstage staff on a whim and generally bullying everyone who attempts to oppose him - his wife in particular. Unfortunately he goes too far when he tries his domineering antics on Ms Murdstone - the Arts Council representative. However, fortified by the demon drink, his wife Doretta comes out with a few home truths, assisted by the chief usherette, Rita, and order is restored and everything ends happily. A day in the life of a regional theatre may not be strictly accurate, but it is enormous farcical fun. CAST Sarat Broughton as Val Marshall Mark Edgar as Alec Partridge Ros Greenwood as Lulu Lynchpin Lynda Newton as Doreta Mason Hugh Everett as Murphy Beverley Stuart-Cole as Rita Val Watkinson as Ms Murdstone Steve Williamson as Clarence Mason Directed by Bill Platt Designer: Peter Coatman Sound: Robin Watkinson Lighting: Geoff Scullard 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 Silver Box The first show that the Altrincham Garrick Society staged. Ran Mar 18, 1914 - Mar 21, 1914 Age guidance Venue Public Hall, Altrincham Running time Tickets Price Range Description CAST Bonson, John P Byrom, J W Jr Clough, Gilbert S Driver, J N Hamilton, J T Higgs, Elsie Higson, Nellie J Hill, Arthur P Kenyon, Frank Manley, Miss E Middleton, P Nixon, Walter S Noble, Miss May Noble, Jack Roberts, I Slinn, Ella Taylor, Fred Trevor, E Wilkinson, John Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Garrick Production Altrincham Garrick Show Choir presents - Choral Cinema: Music from the Movies Date range Tickets £12 Age guidance Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more 🎬 Altrincham Garrick Show Choir presents: Choral Cinema – Music from the Movies with special guests Northenden Choir Get ready for a feel-good night at the Garrick as our fabulous Show Choir brings the magic of the movies to life! Also featuring the wonderful Northenden Choir. Join us for an uplifting evening filled with iconic songs from beloved films, powerful choral harmonies and unforgettable melodies, performed live on stage. An evening of iconic songs featured in films we know and love. This is the perfect night out for film lovers, music fans, and anyone who enjoys a great night at the theatre. 🎟️ Book now and let the music move you! 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

Join us during the half term holidays for a day or for the full week to enjoy theatrical fun: combining music, movement, monologues and much much more! GAPA's half term workshops encourage the participants to explore their creative side, and promote teamwork in a safe and friendly environment. 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 School Holiday Courses Half term and Easter Holiday Clubs Octopia - October Half-Term (5 days) : 27th - 31st October 2025 Febtastic - February Half-Term (5 days) : 16th – 20th February 2026 Easter Eggstravaganza (5 days) : 13th - 17th April 2026 May-Hem - May Half-Term (4 days) : 26th – 29th May 2025 Join us during the holidays 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. Summer Holiday Courses Summer School Week 1 (full 5 days) : 27th July - 31st July 2026 Summer School Week 2 (full 5 days) : 3rd - 7th August 2026 Sign up for the full week, 10am - 4pm. Cost £185 per week. For more information please contact our box office on boxoffice@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk Join our mailing list Subscribe

Previous Next Harry Williams Harry was a very valued acting member for many years, and appeared in many plays, including the Tin Man in our first production of The Wizard of Oz , and Tony in The Boyfriend . He had a wide scope, appearing in many other productions from Shakespeare to Music Hall. Back to In Memoriam page

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Tom Jones Ran Jun 9, 1999 - Jun 19, 1999 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Dunham Massey Hall - June 9 -19th 1999 A huge cast gave eight performances of Joan Macalpine's adaptation of Henry Fielding's bawdy romp of a novel, "Tom Jones" Although the evening may have seemed a little long (maybe the seating was not quite as comfortable as it might have been!), the original novel runs to over 800 pages in a modern printed edition, so a finish time of 10.15 pm was quite an achievement! Reviews SAM's view on "Tom Jones" Alas smitten Jones - Womaniser Tom keeps crowd warm It may have been a slightly chilly evening in the stands in the courtyard of Dunham Massey Hall, but the goings on in Tom Jones, performed by the Altrincham Garrick, were, to say the least, hot. Tom is a philandering womaniser of the first order but he has a directness and a candour which endear him to the audience and, ultimately, to his true love, Sophia Western. Charlie Tomlinson throws himself into the part of Fielding's hero with an abandonment only equalled by that of his lovers. He frolics tirelessly with his dalliances, has dust ups with the men and performs acrobatic impossibilities when he dives under a neatly constructed bed and hangs from a drainpipe - a performance which will be recalled and savoured! Sophia, played by Juliet Glaves, is a decorous, becoming and well bred young lady who becomes excessively tearful when her father foists the wrong man on her. Tom's first fling is with Pam Nolan's voluptuous Molly, who has a sexy Somerset drawl. "I never done that before," she sighs innocently while wantonly seducing him and indulging in rough and tumble behind the strategically placed hay cart. His last encounter gives Helen Busby a chance to shine. She positively sparkles as the scheming Mrs Fitzpatrick who guilefully illustrates that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. In between comes Angela Wetherill who, as Mrs Waters, is a mistress of farce. Hers is the funniest scene. It's not unlike a silent movie. Special attention has been given to the costumes, from the Royal Exchange, high powered lighting and first rate sound. Julia Taylor 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 It's A Wonderful Life A joyful story of love, hope and community based on the critically acclaimed Christmas film Ran Nov 17, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £14 - £19 Description “You want the moon? Just say the word, and I'll throw a lasso around it and pull it down” Christmas Eve, 1946, Bedford Falls. Down-on-his-luck banker George Bailey feels life has passed him by, and he's at the end of his rope… But when George's guardian angel pays him a visit, he's amazed to discover what life in his beloved town would be like without him. Maybe it's a wonderful life, after all? Based on the critically acclaimed Frank Capra movie, which is arguably the most popular Christmas film of all time, Mary Elliott Nelson's reimagining is a joyful story of love, hope and community. A perfect way to begin the Festive period! Adapted for the Stage by: Mary Ellott Nelson Director: Barry Purves Reviews Rick Bowen - Stage Struck "While I knew exactly what was coming in act two... I felt as moved as always. This is a tribute in no small part to director Barry Purves and Jonathan Higgs who shines as George, a character who is just as angelic as the wonderfully named Clarissa Oddbody..." "Pete Grimshaw’s atmospheric music for a production that will move all who see it..." "Not to be missed" Star rating – 4.5 out of 5 Read the full review HERE Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning This production contains themes of intense financial crisis and suicide, as well as discussions of hopelessness and feeling lost, suggestions of violence, alcohol abuse and distressing arguments. Ultimately, the production is a positive and uplifting navigation through a difficult time in the main characters life journey. Age Guidance: 10+ Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Previous Next Gerry Turnock Bar Manager from the late 1980s to the 2010s, Gerry's humour was outwardly very dry and wry. Underneath was a genuine warmth and real supportiveness ... especially when City were playing well or he'd been successful on the golf course. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Stephen Wardale Stephen was the Garrick's longest-serving supporter, having been a member for over 75 years at the time of his death. He was a great patron and benefactor. His aunt and uncle were founding members, and it was they who took him to see his first play : George Bernard Shaw's The Devil's Disciple . That was performed in 1922 at the Dunham Road Unitarian Chapel, the Garrick's former home. Stephen remembered the current theatre being built in 1932, and in the late 1960s he became a long-serving Front of House manager. He was aware of the refurbishment plans put forward in 1998 and knew that Lottery Funding had been obtained, but unfortunately didn't live long enough to see the theatre as it is today. There is no doubt that he would have been thrilled at the outcome. Stephen is pictured after receiving his Open University degree when he was in his 70's. Back to In Memoriam page

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Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production All the little Lights The Studio 2023/2024 Season - A Series of All Female Plays. Ran Apr 23, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024 Age guidance 14+ Venue Studio Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £12 - £14 Description “I know you want what everyone else wants. A family. A home. But you’ll never have it. Cos of what’s inside you.” In a world where nobody wants you, what would you do to survive? Joanne and Lisa were like sisters. Then Lisa left. Now they're back together for one last birthday party by the railway tracks. But can they salvage their friendship, or will ghosts from the past haunt them forever? Poignant, moving and darkly funny, All the Little Lights is the searing story of young girls slipping through the cracks in society, desperately searching for friendship, family and themselves. Reviews Rick Bowen from StageStruck - 4 Stars THE first thing I have to say about this play, the emotional equivalent of being hit by a train, is don’t be fooled by its cosy sounding title, with images of suburban cosiness. It couldn’t be further from the truth in Jane Upton’s remarkable piece of writing that’s both funny and painfully evocative. Joanne and Lisa, who had an almost sisterly bond until they separated, ache for a better life even though the spectre of sexual exxploitation lurks in the background and threatens to crush their dreams. Amy, described as being like a baby by the formidable and feisty Joanne is simply looking for somewhere to belong.. As the three girls there’s an unsettling authenticity to their performances with Georgina Brame, Natalia Leaper and Isabel Stuart-Cole deserving a far bigger audience than the one that trickled into the Lauriston on opening night. While Upton’s play is a very difficult watch in places, theatre is at its best when it gives a voice to the voiceless and humanises issues like child abuse. Director Meg Brassington, so, so funny in the lead role in the Garrick’s production of the Vicar of Dibley, proves she’s equally at home with the serious stuff and I also liked her very convincing litter strewn set which formed the girls’ hillside sanctuary. It was a brave decision for the Garrick to stage such a challenging play which deserves to do very brisk business at its box office. Star rating **** Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning This production contains extremely strong adult language and talks about sexual exploitation and the abuse of minors. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive