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< Back CANCELLED - Present Laughter By Noel Coward ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 1 November 2021 Unfortunately, our production of “Present Laughter” by Noel Coward has had to be cancelled due to an illness within the cast. The illness is not related to Covid-19 and this does not affect any other production. If you have already booked tickets to see this production, we are terribly sorry to disappoint you as we know you will have been looking forward to your visit. Our Box Office staff will be contacting everyone to advise you of your options. Please do not contact us, we will contact you as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. Best wishes, Sarah Reilly (Operations Director) & Joseph Meighan (Artistic Director)

< Back The Memory of Water ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 16 December 2013 This bittersweet, highly entertaining comedy concerns the lives of three sisters reunited for their mother's funeral. We listen to their quarrels over arrrangements, their mixed memories of their very feminine working class mother and sympathise with them over their unsatisfactory men. Shelagh Stevenson skilfully charts the joy and pain of family relationships with great insight and humour. CAST Sarat Broughton as Mary Tracy Burns as Teresa Caroline Hickey as Catherine Mark Edgar as Frank Alex Wilson as Mike Val Watkinson as Vi Rehearsal Photos [gallery columns="5" ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/memwaterj.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/memwaterf.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/memwaterg.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/memwaterd.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/memwaterb.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/memwaterh.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/memwateri.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/memwatera.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/memwaterc.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/memwatere.jpg|"]

< Back Juno and the Paycock ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 1 July 2014 CAST Blackburn, Lydia Bramwell, Madge Briggs, Harry De Lange, Adela Ewan, Robert Hill, Arthur P Howe, P Landon, W Eric Lawley, Mollie Owen, Tom Palmer, Jack A Redfern, W Wilkinson, John

< Back Murder of Harlequin ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 12 August 2019 Cavanagh, Cliff Courtney, Donald Daniels, Marion Gaskill, Philip A Monkhouse, Mary H Pearce, Tom Ruse, Ernest J Wood, Kathleen

< Back The Altrincham Garrick Show Choir - Autumn Term 1 ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 8 August 2023 The Altrincham Garrick Show Choir 2023/24 Season - Term 1 Could this be for you? Altrincham Garrick Show Choir is all about the joy of singing together and creating music in a relaxed, fun and social environment. This is a non-stress and non audition community Show Choir at your local theatre! As well as joy, laughs, music and harmony, Altrincham Garrick Show Choir will build and encourage a healthier and safer way of singing and improve musicality by working on vocal technique, rhythm, pitch and harmony part singing in every rehearsal, and boost your confidence! You'll soon find that singing together is a hugely wonderful and exciting experience and it is a great social activity, with our Garrick Theatre Bar open after each rehearsal! -------------------- Open to all ages (over 18) and all abilities! Conducted by Dan McDwyer Every Thursday with 2 class times (subject to availability) 7pm until 8pm or 8.15pm until 9.15pm TERM 1 : 13 weeks Thursday 7th September - Thursday 14th December (No Class on 26th October and 23rd November). Cost of term 1: £65 Payment to be made upfront. -------------------- Dan is an RNCM graduate and established Musical Director, arranger and vocal coach working across the UK. He currently holds the position of Musical Director for Manchester Lesbian and Gay Chorus, The RNCM Northern Session Choir, Deloitte Staff Choir, and is the founder of The Choir Project and Manchester Mental Health Choir (Bee Vocal). He has worked as Musical Director for shows in both London and Manchester as well as several shows at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse including "The Phantom of the Opera", "Hairspray" and "Romeo & Juliet". Dan has appeared on several TV shows across BBC, ITV and Channel 5 including Children in Need, One Love Manchester, Songs of Praise and the prestigious Royal Variety Performance as well as working with and arranging for artists including Ariana Grande, Emeli Sandè, The Script, Katherine Jenkins, LuLu, Jane McDonald, Kerry Ellis and many more. Dan is passionate about singing for well-being and a strong believer that everyone can sing and should be given the opportunity to use their voice.

< Back The Makings of a Murderer ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 16 January 2023 TRUE CRIME FANS IN FOR A TREAT AS THE DETECTIVE WHO BROUGHT PETER TOBIN TO JUSTICE HOSTS THE MAKINGS OF A MURDERER STAGE SHOW Theatregoers are invited to join The Scottish Detective, David Swindle, for a chilling, thrilling, night at the theatre. True crime fans, and those with a curious mind, will be able to investigate high-profile cases that have shocked the nation. Show producer James Taylor or Entertainers, responsible for bringing this intriguing evening to the stage, says: “It’s the circumstances and the detective’s perspective on what really went on, the early warning signs and the clues behind The Makings of a Murderer! ” What makes a serial killer tick, the tell-tale signs and what really goes on behind the scenes will be revealed during the evening. It is an opportunity to learn about the most notorious British serial killers of all time - including Tobin, Jack the Ripper, Harold Shipman, Peter Sutcliffe and ‘Killer Couples’ – Fred and Rose West and The Moors Murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley . “With more than 34 years as a senior detective,” says James, “David shares his unique insight into the minds of the murderers, the famous cases that were never solved, and how the murderer got away with it. . . from someone on the inside.” David – whose ground-breaking Operation Anagram uncovered the activities of Tobin – paints an often-dark picture of how these monsters come to be in this gripping first. “Serial Killers are cunning, conniving, controlling, careful and – I hate to say it – clever,” says David. “They live apparently normal lives and get away with their crimes for years. . . until eventually detected.” David also looks at the connections to the local area of the most famous murder cases. The Makings of a Murderer ! – a “chilling, thrilling, night at the theatre not to be missed” is coming to town. Tickets available from the theatre box office: 18 plus advised "The Makings of a Murderer is the most gripping criminology lecture you're ever likely to attend - it had the audience on the edge of their seats" Lizzie McAllister, Daily Star The glowing review in full can be seen at: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/top-detective-shares-how-away-29798149 Our reasonably priced bar will be open before, during the interval and after the show. Free car park for customers and in easy walking distance of Altrincham and local tram and train stations. So what are you waiting for? BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

< Back The Importance of Being Earnest - By Oscar Wilde ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 18 May 2022 Written by Oscar Wilde Reimagined by Nick Sample Set in the present day, this will be a deliciously entertaining, updated staging of one of the best comedies ever written… “Ignorance is like a delicate exotic fruit; touch it and the bloom is gone.” What happens when two pretty girls both fall in love with men they believe to be called Ernest? Will they learn that a rose by any other name still smells as sweet? Bachelor Jack Worthing and his best mate Algernon Moncrieff hope to Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. But the lads’ courtship of the women is far from straight forward! With double identities, plenty of ‘Bunburying’ and a number of hostile encounters with the formidable Lady Bracknell, the pair become embroiled in a web of mistaken identities with hilarious consequences. As funny and as relevant today as when it was first written! 5 STAR REVIEW - Rick Bowen at Stagestruck WITH a pre performance soundtrack that includes songs by Kylie and ABC and a silver chrome table and chairs, you’re in no doubt you’re about to experience a very different version of this masterpiece of a play. Director Nick Sample’s decision to transport this exquisitely crafted comedy to the Internet age works. And it works spectacularly well. Previous productions have irritated me and while there were obviously Wilde’s witticisms to enjoy, I always found it hard to like this menagerie of irritating, entitled upper class twits. But, thanks to Sample’s skill and ingenuity he manages to make me like them and actually enjoy spending time in the company of the scheming Algernon Moncrieff and Jack Worthing. It would be unjust to let Sample take all the credit though as the entire company displays a sense of timing that would sit very well on a professional stage. Chris Shoop-Worall and Jamie Sloan are an engaging and natural double act as Moncrieff and Worthing, as they deftly try to catch the objects of their affections. Antonia Whitehead is a formidable Gwendolen Fairfax, who has her sights well and truly set on Jack, for a reason I refuse to divulge to those who may be unfamiliar with the play and there’s a memorable spat between her and Cecily Cardew, played by Lauren Robinson, after a classic misunderstanding. There are some social references that obviously date the play. Cecily, for instance has a governess played by Sarat Broughton who gives her best performance at this theatre to date for me as the awkward, uptight Miss Prism and there’s a memorable scene with her and Adrian Grace as the lovable, old school cleric the Rev Frederick Chasuble. Wilde also uses his genius to send up the class system and the way it gives the upper classes carte blanche to behave as they like. If the cast serves us up a treat, so does Barry Purves with a clever, eye catching set. A production to really go Wilde about - this is the Garrick’s best comedy of the season for me. Until January 21. The box office is on 0161 928 1677 or you can book online at www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk. Star rating - ***** Number 9 - Matthew Dougall "A Haaaaaaandbaaag?!!" - well, no, not really.. more of a ladies' Puma sports bag actually.... (the logo is immaterial...!) Yes, this was Altrincham Garrick's latest production of the Oscar Wilde favourite, 'The Importance Of Being Earnest', but not as we know it. Updated to the present day, with references to politics, social media, computers, and goodness knows what else, the script had been changed somewhat to reflect our current times. It did however still retain most of the original dialogue, and hereby hangs the rub. Wilde's writing is extremely stylised, a true comedy of manners, and his speech patterns and rhythms seemed to be at odds with the modern world and references thrown in. It didn't quite work, but it was a brave effort and once one became used to this, it became much easier to accept. A striking and actually quite simple set design of a single angular wall dividing the stage which turns round from town house to country worked surprisingly well, and Nick Sample's direction was a pure joy. Obviously Sample has a great sense of impish fun, which was shown throughout, adding his own little comedic touches. The production was slick and tight, and the overall arc of the production was considered and well-placed. To my surprise, a short scene in the second act - which is normally omitted, and not even printed in some playscripts, a scene involving a certain George Gribsby - had been included in this production, and it was the first time that this particular reviewer had seen it performed live. And although I understand it's omission, it was extremely interesting to see it performed, as it did add another layer of deceit, duplicity, comedy, etc, that would not have been there without it. Heading a strong cast were our two would-be Earnests; Chris Shoop-Worrall as Algernon Moncrief, and Jamie Sloan as John (Jack) Worthing. Both had made their characters their own, and showed a lovely understanding of both their roles and their characters' development. Playing 'against' them were their two love-interests; Antonia Whitehead as a very forthright, commanding, determined Gwendoline, whilst Lauren Robinson's Cecily Cardew was no less determined but a little more demure. Again they worked well both individually and together, and as a foursome the quartet were formidable. Adrian Grace gave a very understated and believable portrayal of a village vicar, Rev. Dr. Chasuble, and Sarat Broughton gave a very secure performance as the unwitting germinator of the whole farce. Sarah Kirk gave the role of Lady Bracknell a new, modern, and interesting style, but for this reviewer at least, it felt a little out of kilter with the domineering 'gorgon' that she really needs to be. Gwendoline's character was a Lady-Bracknell-in-training, and I was waiting for the full force of her 'majestic indignation' which sadly never materialised. A very proficient and focused production, which may not be to everyone's liking, but one cannot deny that the cast gave excellent performances, the direction was clever and original, and the play still extremely funny and well worth the braving the inclement winter weather to be so entertained. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Free Car Parking. Cosy Bar. Great Prices. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

< Back Alice in Wonderland ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 12 August 2019 Alexander, Tom Balshaw, Sheila Brown, Sydney A Garner, Margaret Gaskill, Philip A Gooby, Kathleen Harris, Betty Hooper, Alfred Litherland, Cyril L Matley, Henry (Harry) Medcalf, Kathleen Muir, W B Osborne, Edgar Pearce, Tom Percival-Kaye, Julia Ross, Jean Stevens, Catherine Wilson, Kathleen Woodhead, Freda

< Back Around the World in 80 Days ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 29 June 2018 A WONDERFUL ROMP FOR ALL AGES A crazy caper involving lots of adventures plus journeys on many different types of transport. There is even an elephant involved! Can Phileas Fogg win his bet to go around the world in 80 days or will he lose his life's fortune? Plenty of laughs as you accompany Fogg and Passepartout on their manic trip around the globe. 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This remarkable, fast-paced production is a fun adventure. With just six cast members playing over 100 characters, simply by swapping clothes and props, they achieve a feat as impressive as the fantastical voyage itself. The leading character is Jamie Sloan’s Phileas Fogg, who takes a bet from the Reform Club’s whist section, to circumnavigate the globe in record time. His modes of transport include trains, a ship, a sleigh and even an elephant. All are created simply and effectively, often by the versatile use of suitcases. Jamie illustrates a well-heeled gentleman with a stiff upper lip. He has, until his adventure, been set in his ways. But travel changes his attitude, if only slightly. But Phileas Fogg would be helpless without his faithful valet, Passepartout, brought to life by an acrobatic Tim Cooper. An ideal choice to play a former circus performer, his physical contortions are fascinating. As Fogg’s comic sidekick, he puts keeps the audience constantly amused by rescuing his boss from a series of unfortunate situations. Mark Jephcott is impressive as the wily Inspector Fix, who uses every trick to delay the pair of mavericks in his relentless pursuit to arrest Fogg. Laura Crow is also delightful as the beautiful Indian woman who joins them on their adventure after they dramatically rescue her from a funeral pyre. Even the music is appropriate and this is just one of the many threads drawn together by director Celia Bonner. This is a show which the whole family will enjoy. Star Rating ★★★★ Review by Rick Bowen for Stagestruck It's two relative newcomers who light up the Garrick stage in this engaging, vibrant and gloriously tongue in cheek adaptation of this globe trotting classic. They are Jamie Sloan, a perfect piece of casting as Phileas Fogg, a buttoned up quintessential English toff and Tim Cooper as his valet, PassePartout. They made their respective debuts at this theatre in 2016 and 2018 respectively and together they make such an engaging double act I for one hope they work together again, very soon. Sloan had me totally convinced as Fogg, a stickler for routine who takes up the offer of a daunting bet, while Cooper combines a boundless energy with a sense of comic timing that is, quite simply, exemplary. It was pleasing to see so many children in the audience for a production that can be enjoyed by all the family, a phrase that in my experience has often been shorthand for mindless and moronic entertainment. But Director Celia Bonner’s production is perfectly paced and includes a very clever use of props to denote the various exotic locations Fogg and his trusty sidekick find themselves in. But this is far from the Sloan and Cooper show, with the entire company providing a real antidote to these dark early autumn night. Hot on the heels of Fogg and PassePartout is old school policeman Inspector Fix, perfectly played by the always watchable Mark Jephcott. Fix believes Fogg is a criminal on the run and he inevitably ends up embroiled in the duo’s increasingly exotic adventures. Light entertainment at its best - make sure you book for this fantastic theatrical journey. Star Rating ★★★★ Review by Brian Madden for North West End Around the World in 80 Days is a rather new play, only first published in 2013. However, the book on which the play is based on was originally published in 1873. It tells the story of Phileas Fogg (Jamie Sloan) who bets his fellow card players £20,000 that he can make it around the world in 80 days. To a person living in today’s world travelling around the world in 80 days may seem very easy, however one needs to remember this story is set in 1872 - years before the first flight took off. So instead Fogg makes his way around the world travelling by train, boat and even hitches a ride on an elephant. While watching the show it appeared as if we were going on a journey that are historic to British people for one reason or another. We visit some of former colonies; India, New York and Hong Kong. Even though the story is set over 100 years ago, it was nice to add some modern touches to this production, most notably the inclusion of ‘My Heart Will Go On’ from the movie Titanic while the cast were on one of their boats. All of the cast did well in their respective roles, Sloan never strayed from his English gent ways. However, a special mention has to go to Ben Hanley who played the role of a Porter. You could tell he was absolutely loving it. It was really nice to see someone who didn’t having a speaking role to make as much of the role as he could. The turnout was fantastic as ever at the Altrincham Garrick. They audience received the show really well - they clapped along and got involved when they were told to. I’m sure the audience helped put the actor’s nerves at ease. Margaret Norris did a great job on designing the set. I was not expecting to see such an elaborate set. The rustic staircase and map really helped set the tone and era for the piece. There was a moment when the cast asked a member of the audience to join them on stage to help control the boat in choppy waters. This was absolutely hilarious. However, the actors carried on with their dialogue while the audience were still in stitches watching a grown man pretend to hold down a table on-board a ship. I for one was so wrapped up in what the man was doing I missed all the dialogue - I even whispered to my friend “I hope they didn’t say anything important because I wasn’t listening”. On a couple of occasions I felt the narrative was moving too fast and we didn’t get a true representation of each area visited. The visit to India was great and we got a true sense of the Indian culture, but I feel like none of the other visits came close to that in terms of exploring the locality. Around the World in 80 Days in a very fast moving show and this ensemble certainly did make the most of it. I did get lost a few moments on the way, however on the whole it was very enjoyable. Star Rating: ★★★

< Back The Sound of Music ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 18 May 2022 The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulant who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But, as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "My Favourite Things," "Do Re Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical and The Sound of Music has inspired audiences since it first opened in 1959 with its story of love and freedom. The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse brings you a Musical for October Half Term that is perfect for all generations. Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse Suggested by "The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp Age Guidance: 6+ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Free Car Parking. Cosy Bar. Great Prices. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We have received high praise indeed and 5 Star reviews from our critics. Click on the links below to find out more: “They don’t write them like this anymore - do not miss this dose of musical magic.” Stagestruck - Rick Bowen “simply exquisite” North West End Uk - Katie Leicester “With Neil Bennett in the pit with his "chamber orchestra", a solid ensemble of Garrick thespians, and Joe Meighan's direction, this is a truly wonderful half-term treat, and a real feather in the Garrick's cap.”Number 9 - Matthew Dougal Production shots taken by Martin Ogden (We have two teams of Children that play the Von Trapps; Team Rodgers and Team Hammerstein. The two teams alternate performances.)

< Back The Price ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 16 December 2013 One of Arthur Miller's best plays. In a soon-to-be-demolished family house in New York two brothers meet again after many years to dispose of their dead parents' property. Solomon, a phenomenon, a man nearly ninety but with an air of authority and straight-backed still, finds himself in the middle of an uneasy reunion. The two brothers are estranged and haunted by the memory of the American Depression. The brothers' confrontation leads them to examine the events and qualities of their very different lives, and the price that each of them has had to pay. An intelligent play by the greatest living dramatist in the English language.

< Back Sleepless in Seattle (1993 film) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 1 January 1970 This is a lovely romantic comedy set in Seattle and New York, with a well-known ending atop the Empire State Building. It stars Tom Hanks towards the beginning of his global reputation, alongside Meg Ryan, one of the most popular actresses of the 1990s. This screening will (as always) be introduced by Barry Purves, with informed trivia, anecdotes and some background of the production. Come and join us in a friendly, informal and Covid-19 safe atmosphere, to take advantage of sensational screening facilities as well as our low prices and free car park.