< Back English Touring Opera Live on Stage - Performance 2 ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 20 October 2020 LYRIC SOLITUDE - performance 2 of 4 English Touring Opera are thrilled to return to live performance this Autumn, with a programme focusing on the voice of the individual in isolation, on the power of song, and of poetry - with responses to that power in dance, image and drama.  The Garrick is delighted to host ETO's 4 separate performances over this weekend. Saturday's matinee comprises just one short opera: La Voix Humaine (Poulenc) Total duration 45 mins La Voix Humaine (Poulenc) Poulenc’s final opera, written for the extraordinary soprano Denise Duval, is based on Jean Cocteau’s play. The opera (45 minutes) is the last conversation between a young woman and her lover, who is abandoning her. Through her little lies, and his thunderous lies, the truth of their relationship becomes clear. It is an overwhelming account of love and love’s ending. Soprano Paula Sides is ‘the human voice’, partnered by Sergey Rybin on the piano and directed by James Conway. (Note: this performance of La Voix Humaine will be repeated on Sunday .) The bar will be open before and after the show. Come and join us in a friendly, informal and Covid-19 safe atmosphere, to witness this unique fusion of music, dance, image and drama ... as well as to avail yourself of our low bar prices and free car park ! ETO's Lyric Solitude at the Garrick We are hosting 4 performances from English Touring Opera over the weekend: Friday 20 November at 19:30: Tippett, Britten and Shostakovich Saturday 21 November at 15:00: La Voix Humaine , by Poulenc (this performance) Saturday 21 November at 19:30: more from Britten, Shostakovich and Poulenc Sunday 22 November at 15:00: Two short operas, by Poulenc and Argento (includes La Voix Humaine ) Note: apart from La Voix Humaine being performed twice, all other pieces are being performed just once only.

< Back Hidden Figures 2016 (Film Screening) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 30 July 2021 Three brilliant African-American women at NASA - Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson - serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world. Our reasonably priced bar will be open before and after the screening. 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 Breaking the Code ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 2 June 2014 This award winning play about the mathematician Alan Turing famous for breaking the German Enigma code at Bletchley during World War 2 and the founder of computer science originally starred Derek Jacobi. Turing?s outstanding success was never properly acknowledged due to his tragic personal life. This production is sold out - returns only. Tickets are available from 0161 928 1677. [gallery type="rectangular" ids="|"] Rehearsal photos [gallery columns="5" type="rectangular" ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Breaking-the-Code-01.jpg|,|"] CAST: ALAN TURING - Paul Wilson ?THE AUTHORITY FIGURES: MICK ROSS?[MANCHESTER POLICE], ?DILLWYN KNOX?[BLETCHLEY] and JOHN SMITH?[INTELLIGENCE SERVICE]?- Mark Edgar ?THE WOMEN: SARA TURING [ALAN?S MOTHER]?- Carole Carr PAT GREEN [BLETCHLEY] - Paula Keen ?THE LADS: CHRISTOPHER MORCOM [SHERBORNE], RON MILLER [MANCHESTER] and NIKOS [IPSOS]?- Anthony Morris ?THE TEAM AT BLETCHLEY AND MANCHESTER: - Tom Sneyd and Jess Brooks CREW: SET DESIGN - Barry Purves LIGHTING & SOUND DESIGN - Rob Watson COSTUME DESIGN - Garrick Wardrobe PROPERTIES / FURNITURE - John Newton ASSISSTANT STAGE MANAGERS - Jess Brooks, Tom Sneyd REHEARSAL PROMPT - Maureen Casket STUDIO SUPERVISOR - Carole Carr SET REALISATION - Barry Fletcher, Paul Simpson If you would like to have the latest Garrick News from this website e-mailed to you directly, then please subscribe to our News 'blog' on the?front page ? and be sure of not missing any of our latest announcements - or maybe join our?Facebook ?or?Twitter ?pages as well.

< Back Shakers Re-Stirred ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 19 June 2017 The play is a sequence of quick-fire humour interspersed with serious monologues, which starts off very light hearted. We are given a glimpse of this world by the four long-suffering waitresses who work at the local trendy cocktail bar. Each actress's main character has a very distinct personality and every one of the actresses used their own particular style to portray these four quite different young girls. As the story unfolds, the waitresses take turns to describe their character to the audience. Multi-role-play and cross cutting are used frequently within the play to allow the audience to meet a wide range of characters. Production Photographs by Paul Wilson [gallery ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Shakers1.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Shakers2.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Shakers3.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Shakers4.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Shakers5.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Shakers6.jpg|"] Rehearsal Photos [gallery ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/WP_20180114_16_41_53_Pro-Small.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/WP_20180114_16_03_15_Pro-Small.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/WP_20180114_15_24_47_Pro-Small.jpg|"] Cast Adele:?? ????????Megan Relph Nicky:? ??????????Laura Crow Carol:?????????? Tabitha Hughes Mel:? ???????????Maya Szlachetko **** FOUR STAR REVIEW by Julia Taylor for Sale and Altrincham Messenger **** Raising a glass to cocktail comedy at Altrincham Garrick SHAKERS Re-stirred, at the Garrick?s Lauriston Studio Theatre, shows life in a cocktail bar seen through the eyes of four hard-working waitresses. The four who play them are all versatile performers as they switch from waiting on to becoming the customers they are serving. John Godber and Jane Thornton, the writers, feature the sensitive side of their natures as well as their sense of humour. Their lives are ruled by an unseen character ? Mario, the bar owner, who is asking them to wear shorts to boost custom. Nicky, Adele, Carol and Mel are played by Laura Crow, Megan Relph, Tabitha Hughes and Maya Szlachetko. Nicky is unaffected by the instruction because she has got a job as a topless dancer on a cruise ship. Adele, a single mother, is desperate to keep her job and is happy to do what she is told. Carol, the most educated of the four, realises that this is sexual exploitation whilst Mel is not too bothered since this is the best of a number of bad jobs. However, she has a secret which could explain her animosity towards Adele. Each of the actors performs a monologue revealing the inner depths of their souls. This cannot be easy yet all come out with flying colours from these and playing the waitresses or other characters. All are on stage for almost the whole 90 minutes of the production which must add to the strain but they don?t show it. They act with enormous energy, sometimes speak in unison and they and we have lots of laughs. Review for Manchester Salon by Johanna Hassouna-Smith Shakers is an all-female play, set in a trendy wine bar somewhere in the North of England. Through comedy, the play deals with modern culture and tackles issues of sexism, female expectations, prejudice, motherhood and job satisfaction. The play tells the story of a typical night in a wine bar (aptly named Shakers) as four waitresses; Carol, Adele, Nicky and Mel struggle through their long shift, serving demanding customers who come and go on their night out. There is always trepidation when you go to watch an amateur production in a theatre you have never been to and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by this particular venue and the quality of production. The Garrick is a lovely theatre with two spaces, the main theatre and The Lauriston Studio, where Shakers was performed.?It?s a tiny auditorium with lots of atmosphere for an audience of under 50 people.?Just enough for the intimacy of this wonderful production The play is a joint collaboration between playwrights John Godber and his wife, Jane Thornton. Jane?s credits include Say It with Flowers , All the Fun of the Fight and the radio play, Spread a Little Happiness . She writes, acts and directs for the John Godber Company now. John Godber is one of the most performed writers in the English language.?His other plays include Teechers , Blood Sweat and Tears , Up ?n? Under and of course, Bouncers (often considered to be the big brother of Shakers). His plays are energetic, gritty and extremely funny, so I was really thrilled to attend this production and to see what director, Jacqueline Wheble could bring to the stage. In the Garrick bar before the performance, the audience, perhaps a little older than the target audience the playwrights may have been writing for, were served by the cast in-role as cocktail waitresses. The director also mingled among us and light heartedly warned of the spicy language we could expect in the performance. This didn?t seem to stop us all from relishing the content, language and innuendos of the gags. Once inside the auditorium, I found a very polished production and it was hard to critique anything which could be described as ?amateur?. The stage design was simple but effective; a slick bar, complete with neon surround, some chrome bar stools and tables and the odd cocktail shaker.?The lighting and sound both effectively created the cool vibe of this trendy wine bar.?Everything was exactly what was needed to give this production the minimalist design the playwright intended.?This meant we were left with the opportunity to enjoy watching the performers really getting under the characters? skin. The four actresses were all seasoned performers with an accolade of roles under their belts and a few Drama degrees, so it really didn?t have the feel of amateur theatre.?They were so confident, energetic and incredibly imaginative as they swiftly manoeuvred this script, playing multiple roles from the ageing businessmen to the checkout girls out for a 21st birthday. I was desperate to find a standout performer of the four as they were all incredibly talented and shone throughout the entire play. The actors played around 40 contrasting roles in 90 minutes and the high energy in this performance was like watching an acting masterclass.?The cast switched effortlessly from ugly, groping businessmen to drunken teen girls and squiffy, toffee-nosed housewives.?The physicality of the roles were a credit to movement and physical theatre adviser, Scott Ransom .?The script was so incredibly fast paced, I even overheard an audience member muttering ?How on earth do they remember all of these lines?? If I were to pick fault anywhere in Shakers, it would be with the play itself. Whilst we have the fast paced energy of the wine bar, we also have the poignant monologues throughout the play when the waitresses reveal their hopes, their dreams and their past and present lives.?Although this gave the play a real sense of depth, it felt somewhat tiresome toward the end, and possibly needed some edits? But these actresses really acted their socks off and the energy they exuded on that stage was a real joy to watch.?Their rapport with one another and the audience was entertaining from start to finish. Shakers Re-Stirred runs at The Garrick Theatre, Altrincham until Saturday 27th January and, if you haven?t already done so I urge you to go and get tickets to this great show. This season?s productions in our Lauriston STUDIO have been sponsored by Save Money on your tickets.... Membership of the theatre entitles you to tickets at greatly reduced prices as well as access to the bar during non show weeks together with regular news and updates of other Garrick events throughout the season. SAVE EVEN MORE -? Membership has now been reduced for the last half of the?2017/18 Season Single £20.00?15.00 Concession ?10.00 If you are thinking of booking 2?tickets?for?any 2 of our Main Stage productions during the rest of the?season, (that's just 2 pairs of tickets) you will?save the cost of your half?season's membership! (saving ?4 per ticket) Membership also shows your support for the theatre and can also open a whole new world for you ? we are always looking for new talent, 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. We promise you that the satisfaction of a job well done, will really surprise you, as well as new friends waiting to meet you. Please pick up an Application form from the Box Office or write to the Membership secretary, at the theatre. Membership e-mail: membership@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk Membership Form Use the link here to Download/print your membership form?The 2017-18 garrick membership form If you would also like to download/print a Standing Order Form ? please Download it here ? ?Standing Order Form This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinburger Ltd.

< Back Jordan ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 13 August 2013 This true story of a woman marginalised by society and brutalised by the father of her child is unlikely to leave you unmoved. CAST Sian Walker as Shirley WARNING -?Please note: contains scenes and language that might offend ?

< Back PINKED FLOYD (Postponed) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 4 July 2018 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closure Update In line with Government instructions we are classed as a non-essential business and no member of staff is able to continue working at the theatre until Government restrictions ease. Please be assured that the vast majority of events have been postponed and not cancelled so therefore all tickets remain valid. Once we are able to operate again we will be in touch with you with details of the rescheduled dates. You can then transfer your current tickets to the new date, however if you are unable to transfer to the new date or don’t wish to have your ticket transferred to another production you will be given a full refund. You will not lose any money. This is an unprecedented event for our venue, and we thank you for your continued support and loyalty. Best wishes Your Garrick Playhouse Team. This seven-piece tribute band return to the Garrick with an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd. A stunning light and video show complement their exciting and amazingly accurate performance of music spanning the entire output of the Floyd, with a selection of tracks from nearly all the albums represented in the 2½-hour set. All your favourites are featured, and maybe a couple of less familiar tracks for the real aficionado. Some reactions to recent shows: “Blown away by this band. Professional and talented on the next level!! I've sound engineered touring bands for many years and not many bands grab my attention the way these guys did. ” (James), “I've just had a fantastic night watching the amazing, brilliant and awesome Pinked Floyd. Can't wait to see them again ” (Sandie Sharpe), “I'm a lifelong Floyd fan and this was one of the best tribute band performances I've ever seen (and I've seen plenty). Vocals, instrumentals and general presentation was faultless. Note-perfect guitar solos and the enthusiasm of the band and their joy in playing this great music came over loud and clear.” (Mike Halls), “My heroes will never be forgotten as long as you are on the stage and that's from a 68-year-old roadie of the original PF! You are another brick in the wall! " (David Larkin, former PF roadie) www.pinked-floyd.co.uk Please subscribe if you would like our regular FREE Garrick Newsletter, as well as all the Garrick Production & Membership News together with the latest Special Offers [inbound_button font_size="20" color="#c8232b" text_color="#ffffff" icon="thumbs-o-up" url="http://altrinchamgarrick.hosted.phplist.com/lists/?p=subscribe " width="" target="_blank"] Click HERE to Subscribe[/inbound_button]

< Back Mary Poppins (1964 film) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 1 January 1970 Yes, this is the well-known 1964 film musical based on PL Travers's book series. It stars Julie Andrews as the eponymous nanny and (complete with "the second worst accent in film history", according to Wikipedia), Missourian Dick van Dyke as a Cockney jack-of-all-trades. The film includes stop-motion animation, hand-drawn animation interleaved with live action, and some of the best dancing with brooms that you'll ever see. There is also acknowledgement of a major social change of the times (the Suffragist movement), and some lovely tender moments (for example Feed The Birds and A Man Has Dreams ). The Garrick's big screen and cosy, welcoming auditorium will let you appreciate fully the choreography of some of the musical numbers, the vibrant Technicolor and the sheer joy of this famous film. 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.

< Back Alty Fringe: Pop Proms ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 29 October 2020 This show is also available via Live Stream. This show is part of the Alty Fringe 2021 - socially distanced and safe for all! The theatre has extensive COVID-19 safety measures in place, including a redesigned socially distanced auditorium, contactless tickets, regular deep cleans after each performance, timed entry slots, hand sanitiser stations around the theatre ... and much more. The Alty Fringe is proud to be appearing at the Altrincham Garrick from 12 March to 28 March 2021 . #altyfringe

< Back Besses o th Barn Brass Band ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 17 July 2019 Established in 1818, when Whitefield was little more than a series of hamlets, the Besses band first took the name Clegg’s Band and consisted of men returning from the Napoleonic Wars. Little is known about the band’s first decades, however they are first recorded as winning a competition to mark the coronation of King George IV on July 19, 1821, with a rendition of God Save The King. They then repeated their success at a celebration of the 1837 coronation Queen Victoria in Farnworth, Bolton, winning a crown for a performance of Hail! Smiling Morn. Formally emerging as an all brass band in 1853, Besses became an increasingly professional and successful outfit meaning by 1892 they were the holders of every major open competition cup in Britain. In the early 1900's the band began tours based on the railway network and would stop at each station along the way to perform, travelling for months at a time.

< Back Alty Fringe: Dr & The Medics ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 29 October 2020 The Rev Dr Clive Thomas Jackson, singer of Doctor and the Medics (famous for their hit Spirit in the Sky ), combines all the elements of his career in one hilarious roller-coaster of a two man show. Stand-up comic, compere, actor and - yes - singer! All these disciplines are bought together in a multimedia presentation of his often bizarre, certainly idiosyncratic and, at times, ridiculously funny career. This show is part of the Alty Fringe 2021 - socially distanced and safe for all! The theatre has extensive COVID-19 safety measures in place, including a redesigned socially distanced auditorium, contactless tickets, regular deep cleans after each performance, timed entry slots, hand sanitiser stations around the theatre ... and much more. The Alty Fringe is proud to be appearing at the Altrincham Garrick from 12 March to 28 March 2021 . #altyfringe

< Back Spiderman: No Way Home (Film Screening) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 16 March 2022 For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a SuperHero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. Now, Peter will have to overcome his greatest challenge yet, which will not only forever alter his own future but the future of the Multiverse. Marvel Cinematic Universe comes to the big screen at Altrincham Garrick PictureHouse! 12A Our reasonably priced bar will be open before and after the screening. 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 A Matter of Time ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 9 March 2023 Chantry Dance presents 'A matter of time' - a mesmerising triple bill exploring our relationship with time created by award-winning producers and choreographers Rae Piper and Paul Chantry in collaboration with innovative director-choreographer Kristian Cunningham. GHOST DANCES is danced to Nicholas Maw's 1988 suite. A woman journeys through the past, present and future where the allusive 'ghosts' of the title are her fractured dreams and memories. She learns to reconcile the uncertainty of the future with lessons of the past to fully appreciate the present. ARIADNE’S LAMENT is set to Roman poet Catullus' carmen 64. Ariadne laments Theseus abandoning her and faces a desolate future. The work considers how certain human situations remain relevant no matter when they occur. IN TIME OF DAFFODILS is inspired by ee cummings' poem of the same name. This beautiful, evocative piece is a reminder of the simple things in life and that life is about journeys not destinations - the goal of living is to grow. AUDIENCE RESPONSES TO PREVIOUS CHANTRY PERFORMANCES: “What a beautiful, strong and sensitive show. Totally moved.” "The whole staging, choreography and performance was electrifying…we were glued to our seats." "Mesmerising, breath-taking and beautiful" Running Time: 1hr20mins approx. Includes post-show Q&A Parental guidance advised: contains nudity, scenes of a sexual nature, violence chantrydancecompany.org 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 Kinky Boots (Theatre Screening) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 9 August 2020 Kinky Boots The Musical, filmed live at the Adelphi Theatre in the heart of London’s West End, is strutting back onto the Garrick's big screen ! With songs from Grammy and Tony award-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, book by legendary Broadway playwright Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), and direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray), the musical is based on the film written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth. We showed this live screening at the Garrick in 2019, and many people have clamoured for us to show it again .... so here it is !

< Back Alien (1979 film) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 29 September 2020 On Hallowe’en, take a trip with us into deep dark space for still one of the most terrifying, claustrophobic films ever made. As a space crew are awoken early in their mission, their investigations of a strange signal take them to a bleak, desolate planet, where they encounter a field of strange eggs pulsating with life. It’s already too late ... This screening will (as always) be introduced by Barry Purves with informed trivia, anecdotes and some background of the production. The bar will be open before and after the show. 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.

< Back The Laramie Project ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 20 May 2022 “Laramie is a town defined by an accident, a crime. We’ve become Waco, we’ve become Jasper. We’re a noun, a definition, a sign.” In October 1998 a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten and left to die, tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. The hate crime attracted vast attention worldwide, bringing sexual discrimination and violence to the forefront of public discourse. The Tectonic Theater Project, led by their founder Moisés Kaufman, traveled to Laramie in the aftermath of the murder with the intent of creating a theatrical portrait of a town coming to grips with horrible, hate-fuelled violence. Over the course of a year and a half, the group interviewed over 200 subjects, some directly related to the case and some regular citizens of Laramie. Out of these interviews, journal entries, and found texts, The Laramie Project was born. Hailed as one of the most captivating and encompassing pieces of contemporary theatre, the play shocks, challenges, and moves all who watch it as it reveals the lowest depths of hatred and greatest heights of compassion that lies within all human beings in any seemingly average community. Warning: Contains strong language, homophobic language and graphic discussions of violence and hate crime and scenes which some may find upsetting. Age Guidance: 16+ This season's productions in our Lauriston STUDIO have been sponsored by

< Back Greek ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 10 February 2014 Steven Berkoff?s ?Greek? is a modern adaptation of the Oedipus tale by Sophocles: a young man is fated to kill his father and sleep with his mother. Berkoff not only sets the story in post-punk Britain, but also changes the focus of the tale to speculate on the numerous restrictions on love in a modern day society, as well as the seriousness of patricide. Berkoff employs a unique form of poetic vulgarity in his scripting, a language that is both offensive and beautiful. WARNING ? This play contains strong language! CAST Eddy / Fortune Teller Andrew Higson Dad / Manager of Caf? Bryn Thomas Mum / Sphinx / Waitress2 Deborah Grace Wife / Doreen / Waitress1 Ali Davenport ASM/Prompt Janet Slade [gallery ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/greeka.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/greekf.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/greekb.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/greekc.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/greeke.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/greekd.jpg|"] Photographer: Barry Fletcher

< Back Manford's Comedy Club (FEW REMAINING TICKETS) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 18 December 2020 FRIDAY NIGHT COMEDY SPECIAL AT THE GARRICK THEATRE It's Friday night!..It's comedy night as Manford's Comedy Club brings another one of its hilarious, sell-out shows to the Garrick. This live comedy show that features The Best in Stand Up comedy with some of the funniest, award-winning comedians on the UK comedy circuit, who are all personally chosen by Jason Manford. The Garrick Playhouse is a firm favourite with Manford' s comedians. Please subscribe if you would like our regular FREE Garrick Newsletter, as well as all the Garrick Production & Membership News together with the latest Special Offers [inbound_button font_size="20" color="#c8232b" text_color="#ffffff" icon="thumbs-o-up" url="http://altrinchamgarrick.hosted.phplist.com/lists/?p=subscribe " width="" target="_blank"] Click HERE to Subscribe[/inbound_button]

< Back The Pillowman ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 10 February 2014 The Pillowman is a 2003 play by Irish playwright Martin McDonagh. An especially dark black comedy, it tells the tale of Katurian, a fiction writer living in a police state who is interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories, and their similarities to a number of bizarre child murders occurring in his town. The play received the 2004 Olivier Award for Best New Play, the 2004-5 New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best New Foreign Play, and two Tony Awards for production. It was nominated for the 2004 Evening Standard Award for Best New Play. CAST Sandra Thomas as Tupolski Ros Greenwood as Katurian Duncan Battman as Ariel Adam Gonet as Michal Tabitha Hughes as the Child ?

< Back Last Summer at Bluefish Cove ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 20 May 2022 As the first mainstream lesbian piece of theatre, Last Summer at Bluefish Cove is a seminal work that explores a gay women’s haven, Bluefish Cove, where a group of seven lesbians are spending their annual holiday. Eva wanders into the colony after leaving an unhappy marriage, accidentally finding herself among women that will change her life in more ways than she could ever envisage. Set in the 1980s, this tender play follows these women as they experience love, loss, and everything in between: rooted in subtle and realistic portrayals of lesbian relationships, it invites us to consider love between women in whatever form that may take. Warning: This production contains strong language throughout. Age Guidance: 14 + This season's productions in our Lauriston STUDIO have been sponsored by REVIEWS 5 Stars from Paul Wilcox at North West End "The best non-professional production I have seen this year so far" Click the link to read the full review: https://northwestend.com/last-summer-at-bluefish-cove.../ 5 Stars from Rick Bowen at Stage Struck “Go and make sure this landmark play sells out. This is, most definitely, a must see.” Read the FULL review from StageStruck here: https://www.stagestruck.info/blog

< Back Mind Games ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 27 July 2013 MIND GAMES 2014 presents showman Aaron Calvert with his biggest challenge yet as he controls and influences the behaviour of a participating audience. This entirely new show will have you on the edge of your seat as Aaron demonstrates his compelling mastery in mind manipulation. There are no limits to what can be achieved. This likeable international performer does not fail to delight as he holds the audience in the palm of his hand while skillfully using hypnosis and suggestibility to influence their decisions in this fast-paced show. A master of influence; this is a performance not to be missed. This show is in aid of Francis House Children's Hospice. MIND GAMES is written and directed by Aaron Calvert and Sam Fitton.

< Back Playhouse Creatures ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 29 June 2018 A hugely entertaining bawdy and earthy ensemble piece looking at some of the first ladies ever to grace the English stage. A joyfully theatrical play both vulgar and deeply moving. As the characters sit backstage gossiping about their life and loves, and their somewhat fragile and often cruel place in a male world, they slip into various theatrical roles. This season?s productions in our Lauriston STUDIO have been sponsored by (Please click the Banner to go to their website) [gallery columns="2" ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Playhouse-Creatures-1.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Playhouse-Creatures-2.jpg|"] CAST Doll Common - Ruth Metcalf Nell Gwyn?-?Tabitha Hughes Mrs. Farley?-?Claire Louisa Cummins Mrs. Betterton - Linsay Barker Mrs. Marshall - Meg Royle [gallery columns="5" ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Playhouse-Creatures-RED-2.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Playhouse-Creatures-RED-5.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Playhouse-Creatures-RED-4.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Playhouse-Creatures-RED-1.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Playhouse-Creatures-RED-3.jpg|"] Please subscribe if you would like our regular FREE Garrick Newsletter, as well as all the Garrick Production & Membership News together with the latest Special Offers [inbound_button font_size="20" color="#c8232b" text_color="#ffffff" icon="thumbs-o-up" url="http://altrinchamgarrick.hosted.phplist.com/lists/?p=subscribe " width="" target="_blank"] Click HERE to Subscribe[/inbound_button] SAVE MONEY as a Garrick Member Membership prices for the 2018/19 Season. Single £20.00 Concession £15.00 (Concessions are for: ages 19 & under, ages 60 & over, student ID card, and members living more than 25 miles away). Each Member is entitled to 2 reduced-price members tickets for each of our 12 Main Stage productions, saving up to £8 per show (£7 for our Panto and £6 for CATS) - based on a member buying 2 tickets per production, PLUS an additional £1 discount off any of the programmes for these shows. Members can also get £1 off each of their tickets for our Studio Productions and reduced Bar prices during non-show weeks. Other savings are available to members during the season. [inbound_button font_size="20" color="#c8232b" text_color="#ffffff" icon="" url="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Altrincham-Garrick-Membership-Form-2018-19.pdf " width="400" target="_blank"]Click here for Membership Form[/inbound_button] [inbound_button font_size="20" color="#c8232b" text_color="#ffffff" icon="" url="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Altrincham-Garrick-Membership-Form-2018-19.pdf " width="400" target="_blank"]Click here for Standing Order Form[/inbound_button] Membership also shows your support for the theatre and can also open a whole new world for you - we are always looking for new talent, 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. We promise you that the satisfaction of a job well done, will really surprise you, as well as new friends waiting to meet you. Please pick up an Application form from the Box Office or write to the Membership secretary, at the theatre. Membership e-mail: membership@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk

< Back The Little Mermaid Junior performed by Bowdon Preparatory School (SORRY - SOLD OUT) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 23 May 2021 Year 5 and 6 pupils of Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls proudly present their production of The Little Mermaid Jr. Follow the adventures of a lively mermaid who is willing to give up her life under the sea in order to follow her heart as a human! 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 NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE - Prima Facie ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 12 July 2022 Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller’s award-winning play, Prima Facie. Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has climbed her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross-examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge. Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game. Justin Martin directs this solo tour de force, captured live from the intimate Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.

< Back Alice In Wonderland Jr (Postponed) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 26 November 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closure Update In line with Government instructions we are classed as a non-essential business and no member of staff is able to continue working at the theatre until Government restrictions ease. Please be assured that the vast majority of events have been postponed and not cancelled so therefore all tickets remain valid. Once we are able to operate again we will be in touch with you with details of the rescheduled dates. You can then transfer your current tickets to the new date, however if you are unable to transfer to the new date or don’t wish to have your ticket transferred to another production you will be given a full refund. You will not lose any money. This is an unprecedented event for our venue, and we thank you for your continued support and loyalty. Best wishes Your Garrick Playhouse Team. The Garrick Academy's (GAPA) production of 'Alice In Wonderland Jr' Wednesday 24th June 2020 7.30pm Class 2 (ages 11-13 years) Thursday 25th June 2020 7.30pm Class 5 (ages 11-13 years) Friday 26th June 2020 7.30pm Class 2 ( ages 11-13 years) Saturday 27th June 2020 2.00pm Classes 1, 4 & 7 (ages 5-10 years) Saturday 27th June 2020 7.30pm Class 5 (ages 11-13 years) Sunday 28th June 2020 2.00pm Classess 1,4 & 7 (ages 5-10 years) DISCOVER THE ENCHANTING WORLD OF ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR. The zany musical, is based on the 1951 Disney film and the novels by Lewis Carroll. Follow Alice as she navigates the curious world of Wonderland on her journey of self-discovery, encountering the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, a Mad Hatter, a Queen with quite a temper, and many more of literature's beloved Wonderland characters. Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favorites from the Disney cannon such as “I'm Late,” “The Unbirthday Song,” and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” in a charming updated retelling of the Lewis Carroll classic. Whether this is your first experience with Alice or your hundredth, you'll lose your head (and your heart) for Alice in Wonderland JR.! Music and Lyrics by Sammy Fain & Bob Hilliard, Oliver Wallace & Cy Coban, Allie Wrubel & Ray Gilbert, Mack David, Al Hoffman & Jerry Livingston Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle Book and Additional Lyrics by David Simpatico Based on the 1951 Disney film Alice in Wonderland and the novels The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll

< Back The Ghosts of Scrooge ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 2 June 2014 Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, ALL performances of this production have sadly been cancelled until further notice. If you have already purchased your tickets (and have not already been contacted by the Box Office), please contact the Box Office on 0161 928 1677,?as soon as possible, for a full refund. This much loved story is the perfect Christmas treat in this thrilling version of the Dickens classic. Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim are all here with twists and surprises galore in this moral tale for our times. If you would like to have the latest Garrick News from this website e-mailed to you directly, then please subscribe to our News 'blog' on the?front page ? and be sure of not missing any of our latest announcements - or maybe join our?Facebook ?or?Twitter ?pages as well.

< Back String Infusion - Euphony Live (LAST FEW SEATS REMAINING) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 17 May 2021 String Infusion - Euphony Live Theatre Show The Vibrant All Female Electric String Group; STRING INFUSION present ‘Euphony’ – a brand new theatre experience featuring world class musicians, critically acclaimed vocalists and outstanding dancers to create a breath-taking immersive live pop classical music experience with a twist. Euphony Live features the reimagining and reinvention of some of the biggest hits of all time, with everything from The Beatles to Britney Spears brought to the stage by the award-winning All Female Electric Strings Troupe; String Infusion , performing alongside amazing guest vocalists, musicians and DJs to create a feel-good live music experience which is sure to get you on your feet dancing. The Group’s strings have reverberated around the O2 Arena, shook the walls of the X Factor Studio and harmonised with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, this new live theatre experience sees its premiere at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse ahead of a proposed national tour next year! See it first at the Altrincham Garrick! Please note that this production has a full capacity seating plan, with a percentage of tickets being sold by the producers of this show. 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 Something About Simon ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 7 April 2021 [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HcIPId1Zn8&t=3s[/embed] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paul Simon is a name that has cemented itself into the “hearts and bones” of audiences all over the world. As an artist, his name has become synonymous, not only with music, but with cultural history. In this brand-new show, singer-songwriter Gary Edward Jones not only recites the music of one of his idols, but also tells the unique story of Paul Simon combining visuals, stage design and, of course… the music. After years of comparisons, Gary set out on a journey of discovery and for over two years, he lived and breathed all things Simon, creating a show which has received five-star reviews and standing ovations across the UK and has just completed a hugely successful run at Edinburgh Fringe receiving 4 star reviews across the board. A natural storyteller, with charisma and a certain charm, Gary weaves together songs and stories that cross the Atlantic, from New Jersey to the North-west of England. He traces the sometimes-poignant moments in Simon’s life and career, that occasionally mirror his own. With classic ballads like The Sound of Silence, America and Kathy’s Song , to the more upbeat Wristband and The Boxer to the much-loved Bridge Over Troubled Water . The show will have you both reliving and rediscovering these great songs again. Something About Simon is not a tribute show; it is one musician authentically honouring the music of another. For around ninety minutes, allow Gary Edward Jones to take you back to those days and tell you Something About Simon . 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! Please subscribe if you would like our regular FREE Garrick Newsletter, as well as all the Garrick Production & Membership News together with the latest Special Offers [inbound_button font_size="20" color="#c8232b" text_color="#ffffff" icon="thumbs-o-up" url="http://altrinchamgarrick.hosted.phplist.com/lists/?p=subscribe " width="" target="_blank"] Click HERE to Subscribe[/inbound_button]

< Back Octopia - GAPA Half Term Drama Workshop (THURSDAY) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 26 September 2023 October Half Term Drama Workshop The Garrick Academy of Performing Arts THURSDAY 26th October 2023 10:00am - 16:00pm Ages 6-18 BOOK THE FULL 5 DAYS AND RECEIVE £25 DISCOUNT Join us during this October half term holiday for a day or for the full week to enjoy theatrical fun: combining music, movement, monologues and much much more! GAPA’s half term workshops encourage the participants to explore their creative side, and promote teamwork in a safe and friendly environment. 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. Workshops start each day at 10.00am and finish at 4.00pm. Attendees are required to bring their own refreshments to see them through the day. Attendees are also requested to wear clothes suitable for movement and appropriate footwear, which will enable them to engage in all of the daily activities. Students will be required to read text unaided. If you need a fun-filled week in a high energy, performance based environment, then we'd love for you to join us at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse. PLEASE NOTE - Once you have signed up, please click on the attachment in the email you receive. You will be provided with a link to complete a 'Registration Form'. This is required before your child can gain access to the workshop.

< Back Fleetwood Bac ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 8 June 2022 FLEETWOOD BAC are the world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, the only Mac tribute to authentically replicate the classic ‘Rumours’ line-up. Over the last few years they have received rave reviews from ‘The Stage’ newspaper, the U.K.s leading Fleetwood Mac fansites, the official Stevie Nicks website; and from ecstatic audiences wherever the band played, wowing audiences as far afield as Dubai, St. Tropez, the Cayman Islands and Monte Carlo, and twice selling out the world-famous Minack Theatre in Cornwall. Fleetwood Bac have also been rated by The Times newspaper as one of the U.K.’s top 5 tributes, alongside The Bootleg Beatles, Bjorn Again and the Counterfeit Stones. Fans include original Mac bassist and biographer Bob Brunning, who joined the band several times on stage, and Peter Green’s official biographer Martin Celmins. The sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and on-stage chemistry are all portrayed with the passion and energy that got the seal of approval from ‘Big Daddy’ Mick, and built up an excellent reputation amongst Mac fans through numerous tours, festival appearances, corporate events and TV and radio slots all over the U.K. and Europe. 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 God of Carnage ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 13 August 2013 What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behavior of their children? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to behave properly? Or a hysterical night of name-calling, tantrums, and tears before bedtime? Christopher Hampton's translation of Yasmina Reza's sharp-edged play.

< Back Housewives On Holiday ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 10 December 2021 From the writers & producers of Hormonal Housewives & Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, it’s time to get away from it all and join the Housewives on Holiday! The brand-new comedy stars the Legendary Nolan Sister Maureen Nolan, with Josephine Partridge and Sarah Dearlove. What’s better than letting your hair down with the girls? Letting your hair down with the girls on HOLIDAY! Holidays, like women, come in all shapes & sizes. From wild partying to wild swimming. From Club 18-30 to Club 80-130. Join the ladies as they romp through a tapas selection of Holiday Heaven, Holiday Hell but most of all Holiday Hilarity! Bring your passports & bikinis because we’re off on our holibobs. From the Costa del Sol to the Costa del Clacton there’s no sucking in your belly on our beach. You’re among friends. Slap on the Fun Factor 50 & let it all hang out! Cabin Crew, prepare for takeoff because the Housewives are on Holiday. 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 Alty Fringe: Greyhounds ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 24 October 2020 Time & Again Theatre Co presents Greyhound . The year is 1941, and rehearsals for Henry V are underway... Greyhounds entwines Shakespeare's famous story of "'warlike Harry" with the everyday trials and tribulations of small village life during World War Two. Whilst the war rages above them, the residents of Shuttlefield struggle to stage a production of Henry V to raise money for the local Spitfire fund. New writing combining a taste of Shakespeare, a touch of comedy and true vintage flair! This show is part of the Alty Fringe 2021 - socially distanced and safe for all! The theatre has extensive COVID-19 safety measures in place, including a redesigned socially distanced auditorium, contactless tickets, regular deep cleans after each performance, timed entry slots, hand sanitiser stations around the theatre ... and much more. The Alty Fringe is proud to be appearing at the Altrincham Garrick from 12 March to 28 March 2021 . #altyfringe

< Back La Voix ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 7 April 2021 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Return of The UK's Funniest Red Head! Global Superstar La Voix’s show has become a phenomenon in many towns and cities around the world. 2021 sees La Voix’s most glamorous show yet taking the UK by storm. La Voix has packed it by the case load and is heading to Altrincham with her incredible musicians for an unforgettable evening! Expect side splitting comedy, huge vocals, mesmerising impressions of the worlds biggest divas and buckets full of energy. “WEAR THICK PANTS BECAUSE YOU’LL WET YOURSELF LAUGHING” Jennifer Saunders La Voix’s shows truly are not to be missed! With her hilarious brand new show, new songs and even more gorgeous dresses, this is the MUST SEE show of the year! This show provides fans and first timers, a truly unique evening of entertainment in the company of a true legend and guarantees to bring the audience to their feet with this evening of music and laughter! ***** (5star) 'Go and see a legend in the making’ West End Wilma “La Voix’s impersonations are surpassed only by her own cheekily entertaining personality. A genuine one-off!” Sir Ian McKellen ‘When I grown up I wanna be La Voix!' Dawn French Please subscribe if you would like our regular FREE Garrick Newsletter, as well as all the Garrick Production & Membership News together with the latest Special Offers [inbound_button font_size="20" color="#c8232b" text_color="#ffffff" icon="thumbs-o-up" url="http://altrinchamgarrick.hosted.phplist.com/lists/?p=subscribe " width="" target="_blank"] Click HERE to Subscribe[/inbound_button]

< Back Paul Young ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 27 May 2022 He’s been a major star for four decades. Paul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one and spawned iconic hits like Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home). More success followed with the number one album The Secret Of Association and the worldwide hit Everytime You Go Away, not forgetting an appearance at Live Aid and more. Paul sustained that success – while having fun in his tex-mex band, Los Pacaminos. Now, on the 40th anniversary of No Parlez, he’s releasing a remarkable new record and publishing his extraordinary memoir; both called Behind The Lens. He’s touring the UK, too, where he’ll meet fans, sing hits and tell stories about his incredible career. It’s time to revel in the classic hits and learn the stories behind them as Paul steps out from Behind The Lens. 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 NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE - Much Ado About Nothing ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 13 July 2022 Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd ) and John Heffernan (Dracula ) lead the cast in Shakespeare’s romcom of sun, sea and mistaken identity. The legendary family-run Hotel Messina on the Italian Riviera has been visited by artists, celebrities and royalty. But when the owner’s daughter weds a dashing young soldier, not all guests are in the mood for love. A string of scandalous deceptions soon surround not only the young couple, but also the adamantly single Beatrice and Benedick. Following the award-winning success of National Theatre Live’s Romeo & Juliet, Twelfth Night and Antony and Cleopatra , director Simon Godwin returns with this irresistible comedy, broadcast live from the National Theatre stage.

< Back Rich Hall's Hoedown Delux ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 30 July 2019 Rich Hall’s comedy/music locomotive keeps on rollin’ . Ever-evolving, ever-changing, Rich’s combination of keen acerbic stand-up combined with spit and sawdust alt-country lyricism is a “win-win” (GUARDIAN), as sold out crowds across the UK have attested. Fans keep returning because this show goes where other comedians wouldn’t dare: Barrow-in-Furness for example. Rich’s acclaimed BBC4 documentaries (most recently Rich Hall’s Red Menace) and his Radio 4 series Election Breakdown have established a whole new legion of followers. He’s also a stalwart of QI and Have I Got News For You. But seeing the Hoedown is a whole different experience. Gut-busting, rib-tickling, toe-tapping, and shit-kicking, Rich Hall’s Hoedown Deluxe covers the full anatomical spectrum. “Vital and incredulously angry. Hilarious.” (THE SCOTSMAN) STRICTLY 14 years plus – Parental Guidance, likely to be swearing and adult content

< Back Alty Fringe: ABBA Revival ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 29 October 2020 Award winning ABBA tribute band ‘Revival’ have recently been voted the UK’s official number 1 ABBA tribute act by the Agents' Association of Great Britain. Revival’s renowned ABBA stage show has proved a hit time and time again in the UK and the world over, wowing audiences from Europe to the Middle East ... and recently the band has been invited to perform a 5-day tour in ABBA’s homeland of Sweden. The show includes faithful choreography, spectacular and authentic costumes, stunning production and - most importantly - excellent musicianship. ABBA Revival takes their audience on a musical journey back to the heady pop-tastic disco days when ABBA ruled the dance floor! This show is part of the Alty Fringe 2021 - socially distanced and safe for all! The theatre has extensive COVID-19 safety measures in place, including a redesigned socially distanced auditorium, contactless tickets, regular deep cleans after each performance, timed entry slots, hand sanitiser stations around the theatre ... and much more. The Alty Fringe is proud to be appearing at the Altrincham Garrick from 12 March to 28 March 2021 . #altyfringe

< Back Honk Jr ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 30 May 2014 Honk! is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling, incorporating a message of tolerance. The book and lyrics are by Anthony Drewe and music is by George Stiles (of the British songwriting duo Stiles and Drewe). The musical is set in the countryside and features Ugly ? a cygnet (who is mistaken as an ugly duckling upon falling into his mother's nest) who is rejected by everyone but Ida (his mother), a sly tomcat who only befriends him out of hunger, and several other barnyard characters. He is brown and stubby and his brothers are nice white ducklings with yellow beaks. The junior version of Honk! that we are doing has been made for younger audiences but follows the same story. Honk! Jr. A slightly trimmed down version of the original British musical. We will be performing three versions of the show in June. Wednesday 25th June (15-18 Groups) Friday 27th (12-16 Groups) Saturday 28th (8-11 Groups & 5-8 Group) Tickets available from our Box Office

< Back Behind the Curtain For A Cause - In support of Paint Altrincham Blue ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 16 October 2023 BEHIND THE CURTAIN FOR A CAUSE Altrincham Garrick Playhouse is providing three backstage tours of the Theatre in support of 'Paint Altrincham Blue for Prostate Cancer'. All proceeds from the ticket sales of these tours will go directly to this Charity. There will be three individual tours all on Friday 10th November at: 10.30am 12.30pm 2.30pm Each tour will last approximately 1 hour, following which there will be refreshments in the bar and the chance to meet our Artistic Director. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that Altrincham Garrick Playhouse is over 90 years old and as such, some of the areas on the tour can only be accessed via steps. Tickets are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

< Back 90's Live ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 14 March 2023 It’s time for 90s Live! Get ready as we spice up your life, taking you back for good and hit you one more time with the ultimate 90s party night out! Our talented cast will have you reaching for the stars as we throw it back to you, for one night only, live on stage, as we celebrate the 1990s. The music of a generation brought to life with fantastic vocals, genius costumes and of course; all the dance moves you know and love, and don’t worry if you have forgotten, we’ll remind you! From Take That to Oasis, Spice Girls to Supergrass - get ready for this non-stop 90’s extravaganza as we set you free and pump up the jam with songs by, Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, The Vengaboys, Bryan Adams, Boyzone, Shania Twain, Aqua, Lou Bega, Eternal, B*witched, Wet Wet Wet, Ace of Base, 2 Unlimited, S Club 7, Gina G, Pulp, Blur, Shampoo and many more. There will be no valley too deep, no mountain too high, so come on Barbie let’s go party and join us for 90s Live! Featuring non-stop hits, including: Let Me Entertain You, Hit Me Baby One More Time, Reach For The Stars, Saturday Night, Stay, All That She Wants, Mysterious Girl, No Limit, Mambo No 5, Angels, Park Life, Sit Down, Common People, Wonderwall, Rhythm is a Dancer and scores more. Touring the nation. Tickets on sale now! 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 SARAH MILLICAN: WORK IN PROGRESS ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 20 July 2023 Ahead of her upcoming tour, Sarah Millican pops in to try out loads of new stuff. She will bring jokes, if you bring laughs. It’ll be rough and ready and very very fun. Running Time: Approx. 2hrs including support act and interval Age recommendation: Not suitable for under 16s

< Back Bette and Joan ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 18 August 2015 Fasten your seat belts it's going to be a bumpy night! Legendary screen rivals Bette Davies and Joan Crawford have been feuding in public and in the full gaze of the adoring press for thirty years, but now these two Hollywood stars have both reached rock bottom in their once illustrious careers. It's the 1960s and public tastes have changed- even the old film studios are in trouble and the public wants youth and new excitement. But a new film is in the making offering Bette and Joan two equally iconic parts. They both desperately need the leading roles to revive their film careers. Join Bette and Joan during the filming of the hugely successful "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane" when sharing a dressing room brings the tensions, tantrums and bitching to boiling point. The film propelled them both back to stardom, but will they ever talk to each other again!? This is a wickedly funny night at the the theatre

< Back Dream Girls - Picturehouse Screening ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 16 April 2021 All You’ve Got To Do Is Dream! Deena (Beyoncé Knowles), Effie (Jennifer Hudson) and Lorrell (Anika Noni Rose) form a music trio called the 'Dreamettes'. When ambitious manager Curtis Taylor Jr. (Jamie Foxx) spots the act at a talent show, he offers them a chance of a lifetime, to be backup singers for a national star (Eddie Murphy). Curtis takes creative control of the group and eventually pushes them into their own shot in the spotlight as 'The Dreams'. That spotlight, however, begins to narrow in on Deena, finally pushing the less attractive Effie out altogether. Although 'The Dreams' become a crossover phenomenon, they soon realise that the cost of fame and fortune may be higher than they ever imagined. Twenty-five years after first bringing Broadway audiences to their feet, the Tony Award-Winning Musical sensation "Dreamgirls" came to the big screen and, again, won many awards including the Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress (Jennifer Hudson) and Best Picture. The bar will be open before and after the show. 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 a free car park.

< Back Real Diamond - The Neil Diamond Tribute Show ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 27 July 2013 UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OUT OF OUR CONTROL, THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED - ANYONE WHO HAS ALREADY PURCHASED TICKETS WILL BE FULLY REFUNDED.

< Back Chinese New Year Extravaganza 2020 ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 21 June 2017 Chinese New Year Extravaganza 2020 Mark the fresh beginning and welcome the Year of the Rat (the first in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac) at the Garrick Playhouse this Chinese New Year as Jinlong Culture & Performing Arts brings a spectacular line-up of Chinese acrobatics, music and dance to Altrincham! With exciting programmes including skilled jugglers, mesmerising magic, illuminating Dragon Dance, live instruments and more, Chinese New Year Extravaganza showcases a dazzling array of performances full of colour, amazement and fun. Not forgetting the cheerful lions and the playful pandas, this family-friendly show is the perfect entertainment for all to enjoy! Do Not Miss it!

< Back The Crying Cafe ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 8 December 2022 Imagine somewhere we could all be audibly bawling, sharing our troubles, sharing a table, sat at a Crying Café. Inspired by Dominic Berry’s poem ‘The Crying Café’, this will be an evening of poems to make us cry – whether with sadness, laughter or joy. Hosted by Dominic and Garrick regular Ali Davenport, the hope is to create a special gathering that will uplift and connect us in the winter months. Dominic and Ali will be performing their own poetry. There are also a number of slots for participants to share a poem that means something to them. This might be their own or other’s work – whatever pulls at the heartstrings. These will be arranged in advance of the evening. If interested, send one poem to Ali at ali.davenport@talktalk.net, along with your reasons for choosing it. Ali can also be contacted through her website: https://www.soulsurvivalguide.co/contact On the night, selected poems can be shared in whatever way is comfortable, whether that’s sitting reading at a table or giving a full-blown performance. It can also be read on your behalf. Dominic and Ali are keen to stress that this is poetry not therapy: ‘It’s about being human and that means it’s okay to cry. We hope you will join us - but don’t forget the tissues!’ The bar will be open afterwards if you want to stay and natter. Dominic’s new poetry book – ‘Yes Life’ – can be bought on the night for £10. There will also be a collection for a mental health charity.

< Back Love Actually (Film Screening) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 24 August 2021 Nine intertwined stories examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects us all: love. Among the characters explored are David (Hugh Grant), the handsome newly elected British prime minister who falls for a young junior staffer (Martine McCutcheon), Sarah (Laura Linney), a graphic designer whose devotion to her mentally ill brother complicates her love life, and Harry (Alan Rickman), a married man tempted by his attractive new secretary. Our reasonably priced bar will be open before and after the screening. 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 Iron ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 10 February 2014 osie is visiting her mother Fay for the first time in 15 years. She's never walked into a prison before. Fay is serving life for murder. ?Iron? is an intense psychological drama in which a mother and daughter try to break through the barriers of time, memory and punishment which separate them. But between them lies the fact of murder. A murder Josie cannot remember and Fay has always tried to forget. Uncovering the memories they share is more dangerous than either of them can imagine. CAST Ros Greenwood as Fay Melissa Ward as Josie Steve Williamson as Guard 1 Kate Picker as Guard 2 ASM - Ken Currah Prompt - Audrey Hughes [gallery columns="5" ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/irona.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ironb.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/irone.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ironc.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/irond.jpg|"] Photographer: Martin Oldfield

< Back Paul Young's Los Pacaminos ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 30 July 2019 Los Pacaminos features Paul Young, Drew Barfield, Mark Pinder, Steve Greetham, Jamie Moses and Melvin Duffy (UK's premier pedal steel player). One of the UK's most popular Live touring bands, Los Pacaminos play the very best in Tex Mex Border music from The Texas Tornadoes and Ry Cooder to Los Lobos and even Roy Orbsion. This is a Tequila fuelled Tex Mex party night, as each venue becomes the perfect cantina setting for a great night's rocking with the cactus sharp, tequila filled, stetson wearing, magnificent 6, Los Pacaminos!!!

< Back Paddington (2014 film) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 29 September 2020 The accident-prone bear arrives from Peru at Paddington Station, needing a home and marmalade sandwiches. The Brown family duly oblige and their lives are never the same. Paddington himself is beautifully realised by computer technology, and voiced by Ben Wishaw. This film was a huge, joyous hit and a sequel was made almost instantly. This film features a brief cameo by the bear’s writer and creator, Michael Bond, who sadly died in 2017 in London and is buried, appropriately, in Paddington Cemetery. This screening will (as always) be introduced by Barry Purves with informed trivia, anecdotes and some background of the production. The bar will be open before and after the show. 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.