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< Back The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 29 June 2018 Despite its curious title, this moving and often humorous play concerns the difficulties of Beatrice, an embittered and tormented single parent struggling to bring up her two teenage children in 1970?s America. Tillie who has a fascination for science and Ruth, an epileptic, with a fascination for boys and gossip. Add in a white rabbit, a cloud chamber and a deaf nonagenarian, what's not to love? [gallery columns="5" ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/45502106941_c44557c869_k.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/30561671287_a16d6e0191_k-1.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/31629460938_95f3198544_k-1.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/44588381925_61143f6ee5_k.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/31629463838_cd291832d6_k-1.jpg|"] This season's productions in our Lauriston STUDIO have been sponsored by (Please click the Banner to go to their website) 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 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. This Production is proudly sponsored by [gallery columns="4" ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ATW80DAYS_021.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ATW80DAYS_032.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ATW80DAYS_074.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ATW80DAYS_076.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ATW80DAYS_104.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ATW80DAYS_228.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ATW80DAYS_260.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ATW80DAYS_276.jpg|"] Production Photographs by Vish Sharma CAST Mrs. Aouda - Laura Crow Phileas Fogg - Jamie Sloan Passepartout - Tim Cooper Inspector Fix - Mark Jephcott Ensemble 1 - Emily Duffy Ensemble 2 - Liam Dood Ensemble 3 - Ali Davenport Ensemble 4 - Arthur Hulse Non-Speaking Porter - Edward Beasley Non-Speaking Porter - Ben Hanley Review by Julia Taylor for The Messenger A timeless adventure THE Garrick Playhouse succeed in taking us around the world in two hours when they present Laura Eason’s version of the Jules Verne classic, Around the World in 80 Days. 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 Quality Street ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 1 July 2014 CAST Atkinson, Bobbie Brown, Horace Nixon, Beryl

< Back Michael King's 'On Tour With Elvis Show' ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 2 May 2017 Michael King’s ‘On Tour With Elvis’ is without doubt the UK’s authoritative touring Elvis show. An exciting Vegas show filled with Elvis’ greatest hits and more delivered live in true Elvis style. This is a night of pure breathtaking Elvis entertainment plus the best Elvis sound you will hear!. Michael is the only UK Elvis performer to have received the ‘Las Vegas Elvis Icon Award’ for his performances there with Elvis’ very own Jordanaires. “If you only get to see one Elvis show this year, then Michael King’s ‘On Tour With Elvis’ show is the one not to be missed”. 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 Full House ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 12 August 2019 Brown, Sydney A Farebrother, Arthur F Frost, Kenneth Glazebrook, K Harry Roberts, A E Tudor Royle, Dudley Talbot, Ernest K Ward, Ena Warhurst, W Kenneth Wiltshire, H John Zochonis, Isabel

< Back April in Paris ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 10 February 2014 CAST Malcolm Cooper as Al Beverley Stuart-Cole as Bet

< Back Absurd Person Singular ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 29 June 2018 A COMEDY CHRISTMAS CRACKER Alan Ayckbourn at his best. One of his earlier plays concerning three couples and three kitchens on three different Christmas Eves. Evenings of behind the scenes disasters culminate in wild comedy as one of he couples advances to material prosperity and independence. A Christmas you wouldn't want in your own home but hilarious entertainment in the theatre! This Production is proudly sponsored by [gallery columns="7" ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC_3901.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC_3998.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC_4032.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC_3888.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC_4109.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC_4115.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC_4119.jpg|"] Production Photographs by Vish Sharma CA ST Sidney - Graham Simmonds Jane - Ros Greenwood Ronald - Simon Garland Marion - Laura Chandler Geoffrey - Matthew Foster Eva - Kim Armston Review by Rick Bowen for Stagestruck WE’RE in suburbia and Marion is raving about Jane’s brave new kitchen. She’s been invited to a Christmas Eve drinks party hosted by Jane and her ambitious husband, Sidney. Welcome to the world of Alan Ayckbourn. A world in which the men are invariably heartless and uncaring, often oblivious or completely detached from the plight of their wives. This play, first performed in 1972, shows its age, particularly in the way the men and women interact with each other. It’s set in three flats over three consecutive Christmas Eves and festive jollity is in short supply. Especially in the second act, in which poor Eva takes centre stage while being completely ignored by those who think they’re helping her by engaging in trivial pursuits - and I’m not referring to the popular board game. This play doesn’t really develop for me to the extent I would like it to but, that said, director Kathy Searcy’s well conceived production perfectly captures the spirit, the light and dark that’s a trademark of this celebrated and respected writer’s work. You can forgive the fact that the first act is rather repetitive, for the cast of Graham Simmonds (Sidney), Ros Greenwood (Jane), Simon Garland (Ronald), Laura Chandler (Marion) and Matthew Foster (Geoffrey) work hard to bring their characters to life. There’s also an impressive debut from Kim Armstom to enjoy. The second act will have you laughing while at the same time feeling guilty at what you’re laughing at, as Eva teeters on the brink. Star rating ★★★

< Back The Wind in the Willows ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 16 December 2013 Originally commissioned by Nicholas Hytner for the National Theatre as a Christmas entertainment, this version proved so popular it was revived again and again. This is a perfectly faithful adaptation which remains true to the spirit of the joy of the riverbank without being quite so gentle. The lyricism remains through the music and all the characters, Mole, Rat, Badger and the irrepressible Toad, to say nothing of the wicked Weasel, are here in all their glory. This will be a treat for all the family and a tremendous end to our 2005 season.

< Back The King And I (Theatre Screening) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 9 August 2020 This multi-award winning and critically acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King And I was recorded live at London’s iconic Palladium. From the whatsonstage.com review: "Glinting and gliding, it waltzes glamorously across the huge Palladium stage with effortless grace." The Garrick team is delighted to show this lovely production to you on our big screen as if live.

< Back Pure Imagination - A Mini GAPA Performance ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 1 February 2023 MINI GAPA PERFORMANCE Pure Imagination Class 7 present their Roald Dahl inspired piece Pure Imagination . The performance explores the wonderful world of Roald Dahl bringing together some of his most famous characters to introduce you to Olivanas, Zipfizzing and many more of Mr Dahl's imaginative ideas. This is the end of term performance from our 5-8 year olds which will involve showcasing what they have learnt during the Spring term. The performance will take place on the Main Stage.

< Back Ladies' Day ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 8 February 2014 Work, love and life are just one long, hard slog for the fish-filleting foursome Pearl, Jan, Shelley and Linda. But their fortunes are set to change when Linda finds tickets to Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot the year it relocated to York. Out go the hairnets, overalls and wellies as the four ditch work, do themselves up to the nines and head off to the races for a drink, a flirt and a flutter. If their luck holds, they could hit the jackpot - and more besides. [gallery columns="5" ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesa.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesb.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesc.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesd.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiese.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesf.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesg.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesh.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesi.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesj.jpg|"] CAST Janet Slade as Pearl Victoria Johnson as Jan Lise Banks as Shelley Siobhan Morgan as Linda Graham Simmonds as Joe/Fred/Jim/Patrick/Kevin/Barry Sale & Altrincham Messenger's review by Rick Bowen Girls just wanna have fun - Ladies Day at Altrincham Garrick ALTRINCHAM Garrick has chosen the warm and funny "feel good" comedy 'Ladies Day' as its penultimate play of the season. We follow a group of Hull lasses as they go in search of fun, glamour and the odd, stray millionaire at Royal Ascot. This year the red letter sporting event has been moved to York racecourse which means our ladies don't have too far to travel, although when they arrive they feel like they're in another world. As far as comedies are concerned, 'Ladies Day' doesn't break the mould. However, the characters are very, very likeable and writer Amanda Whittington has put some wonderful lines into her characters mouths. My particularly favourites were the homely girl next door Linda, expertly played by Siobhan Morgan, and Victoria Johnson (Jan) makes a great drunk, the scene made even funnier by the fact Jan can't handle booze. Graham Simmonds plays five roles and is at his most convincing as the smarmy, skirt chasing racing commentator. Director Maureen Casket has created a production that canters along at a perfect pace and the poignant parts of the play have just as much impact as the many humorous scenes. Light and fun - just what we need in these difficult times. But the scene with the whingeing jockey went on a bit too long for my liking. Star Rating ★★★★ City Life's Review by Julia Taylor Ladies Day at Altrincham Garrick Ladies' Day is about four Yorkshire fish filleters who go posh by attending Ladies' Day at Ascot, the year it was relocated to York, and reveal secrets about themselves. This is an amusing choice of subject by the writer, Amanda Whittington and gives the audience (including me) a lot of laughs. The four working class Yorkshire women discard their hair nets, overalls and wellies on stage and, before our eyes, dress to the nines and head to the races for a drink, a flirt with posh people, and a flutter. It is lady luck who provides the tickets when they are all sold out. And lady luck stays with them when their horses keep winning - but she appears to depart before the end. It is the brassy Shelley (Lisa Nivern Banks) who enjoys the experience the most. She is fame-obsessed and a would-be celebrity who thinks she might find a rich man to make her dreams come true. And, by changing her name to Sahara, nearly does! Despite her faults, she has a heart of gold. Lisa adds endearment to a character who could so easily be simply a crass chatterbox. Fellow filleter Linda is different. A quiet, naive 19-year-old, she, too, has an idol. He is pop singer Tony Christie of Is This The Way To Amarillo fame. Siobhan Morgan who plays her, makes you realise that her character needs something to cling to and help her escape from her mundane life. And she finds it. Single mum, Jan (Victoria Johnson) has created a celebrity of her own in the form of her daughter who has been the centre of her universe. When the daughter leaves home, Jan is left alone, unable to cope with her newfound freedom. Victoria gives a fine performance in this role. The scene when she staggers around drunk is hilarious. The strongest of the quartet, Pearl, is older and seemingly wiser than the others. She is leaving work to spend more time with her hubby. But she has the biggest secret of all - and you must hand it to Janet Slade, who plays her - and she hits a heartstring when she reveals it so movingly. The comedy wouldn't be balanced without the presence of men. And, believe it or not, Graham Simmonds plays six of them. I might add they are six of the best and you always know who is who. I especially like his Irish jockey describing the thrill of riding a winner. Star Rating ★★★★

< Back TINA - What's Love Got To Do With It? 1993 (Film Screening) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 30 July 2021 Based on the life of the legendary soul singer, Tina Turner (Angela Bassett) - born Anna Mae Bullock - discovers her love of singing in her Tennessee church choir. She moves to St. Louis to pursue a career, and there she meets the charismatic Ike Turner (Laurence Fishburne), who rechristens her Tina and offers to help her succeed. As a musical team, Ike and Tina take the charts by storm. But as his physical abuse worsens, Tina has to make the tough decision to leave Ike and set out on her own. 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 Sleeping Beauty ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 7 February 2014 All the fairies have been invited to Princess Beauty's christening except one, the evil Carabosse. She gate-crashes the party and casts a terrible spell. Only the power of Fairy Crystal can help but to do so she must cast her own spell and send a whole castle and everybody in it to sleep for 100 years. Will the handsome prince be able to defeat Carabosse and wake Beauty with a kiss. A traditional pantomime for all the family, with music, glamour, magic and a bit of time-travel. Every year our panto is a sell out so don't wait to book your tickets and possibly miss out, book now as soon as the Box Office opens, you won't be disappointed. [gallery columns="4" ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepinga.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingb.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingc.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingd.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingl.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingr.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingo.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingt.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingk.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingj.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingf.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingq.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingn.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepings.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingg.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingu.jpg|"] CAST Mandy White as Fairy Crystal Siobhan Morgan as Fairy Rose Hannah Pond as Fairy Columbine Mike Shaw as Carabosse Rosi Hunter as Prince Florizel David Gonet as King Wayne Julie Broadbent as Queen Coleen Lucy Parkinson as Princess Beauty Don Poole as Lord Chamberlain David Reynolds as Dame Cookie, the Cook Anthony Morris as Robbie, her son Adam Gonet as Wuffles 23rd, a dog and?Wuffles 25th Courtiers, Goblins etc Laura Whitehurst, Lizzie Carr, Megan Royle Felicity Jones, Alice Connelly, Imogen Jones Anna Aslanova, Grace Smith, Gaby Scott Stuart Bilson, James McMenamin, Lewis Woodward, Jamie Boughen

< Back Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979 film) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 1 January 1970 This film was banned in many countries and in many parts of the UK when it was first released. You can watch it now on the big screen with the hindsight of 40 years of social and cultural progress, to see if you can work out why. Or you can simply sit back and let the zany, surreal and intelligent comedy wash over you. 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 The Cathedral ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 12 August 2019 Chapman, Laurie Cottam, Joan Davenport, Alfred Falkner, Robert Hall, Irene Harris, Frank Howat, Robert (Bob) A Iredale, W R Marshall, Stewart K Matthews, Marion Thwaite Medcalf, M Osborne, Edgar

< Back "The Devil's Disciple ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 1 July 2014 CAST Blackburn, Lydia Briggs, Harry Crabb, Florence Creaton V Dykes, Tom Gorman, Philip?Norris Landon, W Eric Lowe, Edgar M Mason, Edward Matthews, Marion Thwaite Owen, Tom Stickland, Lil Stone, Suzanne Warburton, George A Wilkinson, John

< Back Climbing ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 12 August 2019 Cavanagh, Cliff Dewhurst, L Harris, Frank Howat, Robert (Bob) A Lyth, Anna Osborne, Edgar Potter, Amy G Pye, George H Rix, S M Ruse, Ernest J Ruse, Marjorie T

< Back When the Crash Comes ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 12 August 2019 Astles, F Bankes, Erik Billcliff, Arthur Fullerton, Irene Haken, Bessie Hill, Arthur P Matthews, Marion Thwaite Simpson, Frank Hill

< Back The Jungle Book ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 18 May 2022 The Jungle Book An Easter half term Jungle Adventure for all the Family awaits at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse! Saved from the jaws of Shere Khan the tiger, Mowgli must learn the Laws of the Jungle from Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther to survive. A brave little man cub grows into a confident and care-free young boy, but danger is never far away and Shere Khan is hungry for revenge. As Mowgli faces each peril and pitfall, he must decide whether he belongs in the world of men or with the animal kingdom. Stuart Paterson reimagines Kipling's much-loved stories for a new generation in a vibrant, colourful family adventure that's full of surprises. This adaptation was first staged by Birmingham Stage Company in 2004. Age Guidance: 5+ REVIEW - Rick Bowen at Stagestruck ROS Greenwood, take a bow. Not only has she directed what is sure to be an Easter hit for all the family at the Garrick, she’s designed an appealing set, complete with overhanging flora and fauna, that provides the perfect backdrop for Kipling’s timeless and heart warming children’s classic. I needed little persuading to swap soggy south Trafford for a jungle setting, warm enough for Mowgli the man cub to scamper around the stage minus his top as I sat in the auditorium, next to my overcoat. Myles Ryan is an instantly likeable, wholesome and heroic Mowgli and the actor makes us care that he doesn’t end up being gobbled up by Shere Khan, the tyrant tiger, played by Peter Birch. All your favourite characters are here in a two hour fun filled show that is a great way to introduce kids to the wonders of the theatre and reminds both them and their parents that entertainment doesn’t have to be screen shaped. Mathew Spilsbury is very watchable as Baloo the bear and I laughed when he scooped up Mowgli in one of his huge bear hugs. Ellidh Pollard fascinated the little ones in the audience as Kaa the snake and there were many volunteers when Kaa threatened to have them for dinner. “Eat me, eat me,” shouted one girl near the front of the stage. While there’s a smattering of audience participation in this Garrick show it is kept to a minimum and unlike in panto there aren’t the jokes that make you cringe. Or maybe, that’s just me. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Free Car Parking. Cosy Bar. Great Prices. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

< Back The History Boys ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 8 February 2014 The History Boys is a brilliant, beguiling and extraordinarily entertaining comedy. Set in the mid 1980's it follows a group of six-formers at a Northern Grammar School as they prepare to take the Oxbridge exam. The story illustrates the humour and vulnerability of teenagers on their way to adulthood. [gallery ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/historyc.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/historyb.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/historyd.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/historya.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/historye.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/historyf.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/historyg.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/historyh.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/historyi.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/historyj.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/historyl.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/historym.jpg|"] CAST Headmaster Duncan Battman Mrs. Lintott Val Watkinson Hector Nick Sample Irwin Mark Dawson Akthar Ryan Al- Hakim Crowther Jo Meighan Dakin Hugh Draycott Lockwood Jacob Holder Posner Alexander Warden Rudge William Finlayson Scripps Sean Gonet Timms Rory Sherlock Sale & Altrincham Messenger's Review by Rick Bowen 10/10 for the Garrick's production of The History Boys THERE'S something irresistible about a maverick, especially in an age where there are rules for this and targets for that. I find myself drawn to them and I want to be just like them. So it is with Hector, the avuncular schoolmaster in The History Boys. What a pity then, he has to spoil it all by taking the concept of hands on teaching one step too far. This endearing and enigmatic character has to be one of Alan Bennett?s most captivating creations and Nick Sample gives a performance to remember in Altrincham Garrick?s outstanding production of a theatrical masterpiece. Mark Dawson as his colleague Irwin is the chalk to Hector's cheese, a young teacher who is happy to turn out academic clones to keep the school's head smiling. That contradiction forms the premise of this remarkable piece of writing - should education be about passing exams or should it produce individuals who can think for themselves and bring something different to society? That may sound rather dry, but Bennett handles it with his trademark wit and eloquence. In fact, some of the lines in this play are verbal gold, so brilliant they make you shudder. While the performances of Sample and Dawson are worth the ticket money on their own, the young actors who play their pupils more than contribute to a very special evening in the theatre. What a pity I don?t have the space to name them all. Magnificent Star Rating ★★★★★

< Back House Full ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 12 August 2019 Beck, June Brewer, Brian B Dean, Kenneth W Franks, Celia Hobbs, Olive Nellie McCormack, Elsie Matthias, Mary

< Back Dick Barton - Special Agent ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 8 February 2014 Gabardine collar up, trilby at rakish angle, intrepid sleuth Dick Barton faces arch enemies Baron Scarheart and Marta Heartburn in a series of exotic, action-packed adventures, aiming to rid the world of evil in the name of decency and patriotism. Based on the 1940's BBC radio serial this critically acclaimed and hugely successful play is 'Deliriously funny' poking fun at English hearts-of-oak heroics with all the attendant class distinctions and tender regard for the little woman. It walks a very fine line between homage and camp spoof. The result is something that captures all the patriotic fervour of Hunhating post-war Britain even as it sends it up rotten. [gallery ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/dicka.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/dickb.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/dickc.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/dicke.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/dickf.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/dicki.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/dickj.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/dickg.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/dickk.jpg|"] CAST Dick Barton/ Snowy White Adam Whittle Baron Scarheart Nick Sample Viper?sNestMC/ Sir Stanley Fritters David Gonet Lady Laxington/ Marta Heartburn/ Daphne Fritters Laura Chandler Jock Anderson Sean Gonet BBC Announcer/ Colonel Gardener Barry Spencer Sale & Altrincham Messenger's Review by Rick Bowen Mission accomplished - Dick Barton entertains at the Garrick Dick Barton - Special Agent is quite unlike anything I've ever seen before. It's a sort of musical adult pantomime with some Carry On style jokes thrown in. When I say 'adult' I don't mean seedy and you could take granny to see this gloriously daft, cartoonish caper. Being a child of the 60's the archetypal English hero who inspired the piece means nothing to me, but I could really appreciate what is being sent up here. The sort of Englishman who's retains a stiff upper lip in a crisis, uses phrases like 'Johnny foreigner' and drinks tea from bone china cups. Spoofs can get on your nerves but this Altrincham Garrick production, expertly directed by Charlie Cook, is perfectly pitched, with a strong, animated and energetic cast effortlessly bringing their characters to life and making the most of the fun dialogue. Laura Chandler plays - among other roles - Martha Heartburn, henchwoman of Barton's arch enemy, Baron Scarheart. For me, this is Laura?s finest performance on this stage to date and her late dad Terry, a stalwart of this theatre, would have been proud of her. Adam Whittle is also very impressive as Barton and his cockney sidekick, Snowy. Dick Barton - Special Agent simply sets out to entertain and it's definitely a case of mission accomplished in a production that's a real antidote to the February gloom. Enjoy. Star Rating ★★★★