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Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Fatal Attraction Ran Jan 20, 2020 - Jan 25, 2020 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time Tickets Price Range Description While at her beach house, (a remote cliff side cottage on Nantucket Island) sorting out her divorce, movie star Blair Griffin spots a paparazzo who has been stalking her. She takes a bold step to shake him loose, setting in motion a series of shocking and terrifying events. The unconventional Lieutenant Braden delves into sinister motivations to unravel the plots within plots in this thrill-a-minute action mystery. A Fantastic Mystery Thriller (not to be confused with the film of the same name). Reviews Review by Rick Bowen for StageStruck FIRST things first. This is nothing to do with the steamy thriller starring Michael Douglas but rest assured dear theatregoer, it is just as compelling and just as captivating. We meet one of the most fascinating female characters I’ve seen on any stage, amateur or professional, in the shape of actress Blair Griffin, who apparently witnesses the murder of her ex husband at her hilltop retreat. But all is not what it seems in Bernard Slade’s cleverly crafted and darkly funny thriller as we see another side of the enigmatic fading film star, brought so engagingly to life here by Garrick debutante Antonia Whitehead. Even I felt spooked as she played the victim - Blair just never stops acting and can turn on emotions as easily as most of us would turn on a tap. Whitehead’s performance is so convincing I’m certain her first performance on this stage won’t be her last. But has Blair met her match in seasoned and cynical cop Gus Braden - an outstanding Nick Sample - in a play that’s sure to get the audience’s tongues wagging afterwards? Beverley Stuart Cole gives her best acting performance to date as Blair’s lush of an agent, Maggie Stratton. Fatal Attraction is a major triumph for Director Bill Platt and his creative team and it would be a crime - pun intended - if theatre as good as this failed to play to packed houses. You really have no idea what’s coming next in a piece that’s perfect for dark, winter nights.. A real tale of the unexpected, this one. Highly recommended. Rating: ★★★★ Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production House of Ghosts Calling all Morse fans and super sleuths Ran May 23, 2022 - May 28, 2022 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Directed by Mike Shaw Oxford, 1987, and a young actress playing Shakespeare’s doomed heroine Ophelia ends up dying on-stage during a theatrical production of Hamlet. A “suspicious death” inquiry is opened, but when a suspect in the case is also murdered, veteran police Inspector Morse becomes convinced the two deaths are related to the strange events of a similar student production from 1962, one that he himself was a part of… Morse faces dark memories and suspects in a theatrical murder mystery by Alma Cullen. Reviews Review from Rick Bowen at Stagestruck WHEN I discovered John Thaw was to play another TV detective I expected him to be something like Jack Regan, who I idolised as a child when I sat glued to The Sweeney in the 70’s. This was a man straight out of the boot in the door and ask questions later school of policing. But Inspector Morse was a world away from the much loved maverick from the Flying Squad, cultured, considered, cerebral and with a deep seated love of classical music. It takes a lot of guts and no amount of talent to play a character so inextricably linked with an acting icon like Thaw. But Jonathan Black certainly succeeds here and doesn’t try to impersonate the late stage and screen great. Black has quite a presence and the way he reprimands his sidekick Sergeant Lewis for his verbal faux pas is genuinely funny. Andrew Higson plays the part perfectly and the chemistry between the two very different men certainly comes across. The duo are asked to investigate the dubious death of a young actress playing Ophelia in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. All of a sudden the company finds itself embroiled in a real life tragedy as fingers of suspicion are pointed and cupboards release their skeletons. I’ve seen Sarat Broughton in countless productions at the Garrick and her performance as Ellen Underwood is her best yet and Jacque Hamilton also impressed me as the old soak actress Verity Carr, an actress who has been there, done it and bought enough t-shirts to open her own t-shirt shop. My only criticism of Alma Cullen’s play is it is something of a slow burner in places. But this in an engrossing and intriguing tale all the same. Who can resist the chance to play detective? Until May 28. Tickets are available from 0161 928 1677 or www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk . Star rating 3.5/5. Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

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

Previous Next Marion Eaves Marion was a nurse by profession, so she brought a demeanour of calm and super efficiency to her Garrick volunteering role as a member of the Props team. She worked closely with John Newton, and some referred to them as 'The Dynamic Duo'. Marion worked for over 30 years from the early 1990's, on countless productions and was also occasionally an ASM. Her contribution to the success of productions on stage cannot be over emphasised. Though generally quiet and reserved, she took a full part in all the social activities at the theatre. Back to In Memoriam page

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Rutherford and Son The first production after the end of World War I Ran Jan 1, 1919 - Jan 1, 1919 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By Githa Sowerby CAST Blackburn, Lydia Hill, Arthur P Matthews, Marion?Thwaite Moston, Harry Nixon, Walter S Warburton, George A Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Previous Next Barbara Fraser Barbara is best known at the Garrick for her role as Bookkeeper in the 1980s and 90s, when she kept a tight grip on the budgets and expenditure of Department Heads. It was not unusual to receive a late-night phone call asking for an explanation why a particular purchase had been made. Her fun side came out in her regular performances in the Old Time Music Halls in the 1970s and 80s (see photo), and she occasionally took small roles in plays. Barbara also took a full part in social activities and worked in the coffee bar. Back to In Memoriam page

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production The Devil's Disciple Ran Jan 5, 1921 - Jan 5, 1921 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By George Bernard Shaw 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 Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Garrick Production Pride and Prejudice Date range Tickets £13 - £18.50 Age guidance Age Guidance: 12+ Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time TBC Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: Directed by Carole Carr "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." Experience Jane Austen's classic tale of hate to love, revitalised in this production full of laughter, colour, and life. When it comes to the subject of marriage, headstrong Elizabeth Bennet is determined to resist the mounting pressures and expectations from society. Amidst the glittering swirl of balls, gossip and the hypocrisy of Regency England, Elizabeth encounters the arrogant, aloof, but infuriatingly eligible Mr Darcy. The two are more alike than they care to admit and their tempestuous journey from “tolerable” to love triumphant is one of literature’s most iconic romances. Austen’s most iconic love story is brought dazzlingly to life in this delightful stage adaptation by Andrew Davies, author of the iconic 1995 BBC TV adaptation. If you love your Bridgeton, you simply cannot miss this! Garrick Production Book Tickets Wed 15 Oct Last few left 00:00 Show more times Trailer Reviews Gallery Friends of the Garrick Become a Friend of the Garrick! You can buy discounted tickets and support your local theatre. Become a Friend Now Join our mailing list Subscribe

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

Previous Next Sir Fergus Montgomery Sir Fergus Montgomery, our President for over 30 years, was held in great esteem and affection by all of us. He worked tirelessly to ensure that our efforts to fund the refurbishment of the Garrick (in 1999) were successful. We owe him a huge debt of gratitude, as without him the Garrick would not be the jewel it is today. His love of the theatre was immense and his encouragement was an inspiration. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Sid Horton Sid was a long-standing member of the Garrick who performed multiple volunteer roles. He first took part on stage in 1972, in the pantomime Red Riding Hood . His credits throughout the 1970s and 80s included All My Sons ; Love on the Dole ; The Ghost Train ; Cause Celebre ; Julius Caesar ; Romeo and Juliet ; Philadelphia Here I Come and Enter a Free Man . Backstage, he worked as stage crew and in the workshop, and he became known as 'the voice of the Garrick', making numerous public announcements. He also produced a newsletter for many years in the 1980s and was famed for his wicked and wacky sense of humour. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Phil Lynch Phil Lynch was a past Chairman of the Society. He and his wife Val joined the Garrick in the early 1980s and Phil took part in a number of plays, as well as helping to run the theatre, until they left to move back to the South of England. Back to In Memoriam page

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Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Free as Air Ran Jan 1, 1960 - Jan 1, 1960 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Bell, Richard Burgess, Pamela Caldwell, Pamela Evison, Ray Grimshaw, Joan Harrop, David Holt, Margaret Lee, Muriel Lee, Reg Lewis, Cynthia Loveday, Harry Owen, Barbara Price, Mair Shaw, John Walton, Barbara Wilkinson, Wallace Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

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Previous Next Allan Taylor Allan, who joined the theatre in the early 1970's, was undoubtedly one of the finest actors to grace the Garrick stage. With his wonderfully commanding voice, he played the lead in many varied types of roles such as Dr. Bryant in Educating Rita (see photo), Captain Mainwaring in Dad's Army, Georges opposite Terry Chandler 's Albin in many productions of La Cage Aux Folles, Danny in Brassed Off and, one of his biggest roles, Salieri in Amadeus . Offstage, he was a pivotal figure in the running of the theatre, both as Chairman of the Executive Committee and (inevitably, given his background as a bank manager) as Treasurer overseeing the finances of the theatre. Allan was a giant of the Garrick whose overall contribution to its success cannot be underestimated. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Sybil Dodds Sybil was a tireless volunteer at the Garrick, working mostly in the kiosk and running the coffee bar from October 1959 until the late 1970s. In recognition of her long service, she was awarded Honorary Life Membership in 1977. A generous benefactor of the Garrick, she also took a full part in its social life. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Geoff Bolton Geoff was a long-standing serving member of the Front of House team, He held the role of Front of House Manager in the 1980s, when it was customary to wear a DJ and black bow tie. Back to In Memoriam page

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

Previous Next Pamela Knox Pam was a true Garrick stalwart, being a tireless supporter of the theatre, working primarily in the Props Department and also looking after the archives for many, many years. Her lasting legacy for the theatre was writing and producing in 1993 the published history of the theatre The Flame Still Burns, the story of Altrincham Garrick . Back to In Memoriam page

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Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Frankenstein by Nick Dear Thrilling, gory and deeply disturbing - Please Note: Reduced seating capacity on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Ran Jan 17, 2022 - Jan 22, 2022 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Directed by Barry Purves Original music score by Nicholas Peters Please Note – Reduced capacity and socially distanced seating for our Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening performances of this production. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the increasingly desperate and vengeful Creature is determined to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal… Scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil, are embedded within this thrilling, gory, deeply disturbing classic tale. Nick Dear’s adaptation of Frankenstein , based on the novel by Mary Shelley, premiered at the National Theatre, London, in February 2011 starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Warning – this play contains scenes of a graphic sexual and violent nature. Not for the faint hearted. Adapted by Nick Dear Based on the Novel by Mary Shelley CAST The Creature ... Rhys Nuttall Victor Frankenstein ... Tom Cunningham Agatha/Bride of Creature/Clarice/Ensemble ... Chloe Arrowsmith Whore’s Client/Felix/William/Ensemble ... Sam Evans Klaus/Rab/Ensemble ... Richard Ross Gustava/Oona/Argentinian vision/Ensemble ... Laura Patterson Monsieur Frankenstein/Ensemble ... Andrew Higson De Lacey/Ensemble ... Hugh Everett Mary Shelley/Gretl/Elizabeth ... Amy Lou Harris All other parts played by members of the Company Reviews Rick Bowen – Stagestruck It's the ultimate irony – only a blind man sees The Creature as a human being in Frankenstein. The rest of the world in which he strives to survive sees him as a freak, incapable of thought or feeling and the children he comes into contact with pelt him with stones. Sadly, we still live in a society obsessed with appearances which gives Mary Shelley’s classic chiller a resonance that still rings true today. This timeless tale also offers a salutary reminder, if it was needed, of scientists trying to ‘play God.’ In 30 years of reviewing amateur theatre I can’t remember a performance as deeply affecting as that of Rhys Nuttall who plays The Creature. Now I challenge anyone in the audience not to be moved by Nuttall, as he totters to his feet in the opening scene and begins a life of unmitigated torment and rejection. It may only be January but I can say this performance will not be bettered on the amateur stage for many years to come, for both its searing intensity and unbridled physicality. The scenes in which The Creature learns to speak and read and appreciate the great works of literature thanks to the patient and kindly De Lacey, his only friend in the world are beautifully played by Nuttall and Hugh Everett are perfectly played. This exceptional and deeply disturbing production by Barry Purves transports us to a world that whips away our collective comfort blanket, a world where the sun never seems to shine. Bad productions just aren’t in this man’s DNA, are they? Nick Dear’s adaptation refreshes Shelley’s wonderful novel and while it gives the original a contemporary feel it also remains faithful to it. The production contains a very disturbing scene of sexual violence. You simply must not miss this production which will move you and scare you. But the scariest thing for me was how people reacted to The Creature, for me that was the truly monstrous thing. Once again the Garrick delivers – and then some. Quite brilliant. Star rating – ***** Paul Wilcox – North West End Uk These are interesting times at the Garrick Playhouse in the leafy south Manchester suburb of Altrincham. Under the aegis of Artistic Director Joseph Meighan, their programming is broadening its appeal beyond the traditional light comedy and murder mystery, into edgier and darker territory. So, we find 2022 kicking off with an absolutely cracking adaptation of the Mary Shelley gothic masterpiece, both chilling and thought provoking and with a simply stunning central performance. Those patrons expecting a hoary old ‘Boris Karloff with a bolt through the neck’ rendition, would have been disappointed. With Direction and Set Design in the capable hands of Barry J C Purves, this was always going to be a more delicate study on the nature of humanity. By using Nick Dear’s 2011 National Theatre adaptation of the Shelley novel, placing The Creature (Rhys Nuttall) at the centre of the story gave both pace and arc to the two-hour production, dispensing with the unnecessary backstory of the creator. We begin at the moment of creation with the obsessive and compulsive Victor Frankenstein (Tom Cunningham) bringing life to the inanimate creature. The two-level set with a simple curtain is wholly black, lit with white spotlights casting long shadows onto the walls of the theatre, both effective and appropriate as it emerges from a metallic tub. From this point on Rhys Nuttall’s creature simply dominates, his performance is stunningly crafted as The Creature, with each step in his development into sentience carefully choreographed and incorporated. The movement of Nuttall around the stage in these scenes is masterful, balletic grace combined with a strength that was hypnotic to observe, as each new sensation was encountered it produced both comedy and pathos without any dialogue being required. By turns, apelike and clumsy he instils meaning into each gesture, holding the audience in rapt attention every time he is on stage. As the story progresses, we observe the best and worst of mankind. The Creature encounters both hostility and kindness wandering through the world, searching first for the answer to the question ‘Who am I?’, morphing into his quest to find his creator and create a companion in his loneliness. The scenes with De Lacey (Hugh Everett), a blind peasant who teaches The Creature to read and showing him the only warmth he encounters, are delicate and tender and his development towards humanity serves to make later scenes involving both murder and rape all the more compelling. An issue with such a strong central performance was that the parallel story of Victor Frankenstein was somewhat overshadowed in the narrative, with Cunningham needing more obsessional madness in his performance to match the physicality and dominance of Nuttall. In the same way Cumberbatch/Miller found in the original NT production, doing this allows the relationship with his fiancé Elizabeth (Amy Lou Harris) to take a more prominent part in the latter story and provide some balance. Victor Frankenstein’s story is a sorry tale of how single-minded passion can fatally cloud judgment and the play asks us whether a person is innately good or evil, or is it society which dictates our character and actions. Overall, an ambitious and successful realisation of an excellent adaptation, lifted to another level by a superb performance from Nuttall as The Creature. Amateur theatre of the very highest quality North West End UK Rating: ★★★★ Brian Madden – Number9 Mary Shelley was just 18 years old when she wrote what is now considered a classic novel; Frankenstein. 206 years since she first began writing the novel, it is still being performed in theatres around the world. Nowadays it is more associated with Hallowe’en than a cold night in January. However, I certainly was given a night to remember and think this will be a production spoken about for months to come. People often make the mistake that Frankenstein is the name of the monster, however, it is the name of the scientist who creates it. In this production the ‘monster’ is known as The Creature – a lonely figure who just wants to be loved. I’ve seen a few productions at the Altrincham Garrick over the years, and some have been beter than others, but I can hands-down say that their 2022 production of Frankenstein is the best thing I’ve ever seen on stage at the Garrick. I’d go as far as saying a professional theatre such as The Royal Exchange would have been honoured to have a production of this quality on its stage. Some people have many preconceived ideas about amateur dramatics, or as I prefer to call it ‘non-professional theatre’. However, I would ask any of those to watch the Garrick’s production of Frankenstein to challenge their views. Rhys Nuttall was absolutely sublime as ‘The Creature’. Everything about his portrayal of The Creature was just on point – his movements, posture, the way he brought the character to life. Some actors at the best of times struggle to lift the script off the page, Nuttall did it without even needing words. It came as no surprise to me that he was also the Movement Director for the production – you could tell each step he took was carefully executed. His presence was one to behold in a way it almost made the rest of the cast irrelevant. In the beginning, anyone would be scared of The Creature – a semi-naked man who can barely move or speak. However, as the story unfolds we witness him learning how to live. He meets a blind peasant played by Hugh Everett and spends a whole year in his company. It’s here where he learns to speak and almost experiences what it is like to be human. He also not only learns to read but to appreciate literature. Until then everyone just sees him as a freak, incapable of love. It’s rather ironic that it takes a blind to see this. These scenes were a pleasure to watch and just so beautiful to see two people learn so much from each other. The entire production takes the audience on a journey through the seasons. This was fantastically captured by the director; Barry J.C. Purves. I especially loved the scenes which included the elements of leaves and snow. From the word go the audience is transported to another world, which is all you can ask of any director. When you look beneath the surface Frankenstein is actually quite a sad story. The themes of loneliness and rejection are key to the production. This was my first time seeing Frankenstein performed and will most certainly be watching it again. It really got me thinking, how much have we really moved on as a society – if we see something unusual, do we try to offer to help, or do we walk away? Frankenstein does raise a lot of questions – what is it that defines good and evil? Is someone born evil, or is it something that society makes them? And ultimately what are the consequences of our actions? The production serves as a reminder that we shouldn’t tamper with things and let them be. Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

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Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Punk Rock Altrincham Garrick STUDIO 2025/26 Season - A Series of Manc Plays Ran Jun 9, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026 Age guidance 16+ Venue STUDIO Theatre Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £13 - £15 Description Written by Simon Stephens Directed by Meg Brassington “I hate normal people. Normal people should be eviscerated.” Tucked away in a library in a Stockport grammar school, half-a-dozen sixth formers, on the cusp of adulthood, are whiling away the hours… A clatter of teenage thoughts tumble out between the friends. Dreams of Oxbridge, contempt for the locals and of course: sex, sex, sex. But as exams approach and pressures rise, real brutality emerges from behind their playful barbs. And soon there is nothing left but violence. From Manchester power-house playwright, Simon Stephens, Punk Rock is a brutal and urgent examination of contemporary adolescence. Intelligent. Articulate. F***ed. Age Guidance: 16 + Warning: This production contains strong and offensive language, and discussions of self-harm, sexual abuse, racism, homophobia, ableism, body shaming, gun violence, murder, and mental health issues. Reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 STARS! "It provides a fittingly powerful conclusion to an outstanding Studio season and confirms once again that the Garrick's investment in young talent continues to pay remarkable dividends." – Paul Wilcox, North West End UK Click HERE to read the full review Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Warning: This production contains strong and offensive language, scenes of extreme violence, and discussions of self-harm, sexual abuse, racism, homophobia, ableism, body shaming, murder, and mental health issues. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Garrick Academy GAPA Summer School 2026 - Week 2 Date range Tickets £185 per week Age guidance 6-18 years Venue Rehearsal Room Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time 10am until 4pm (6 hours per day for the full 5 days) Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Our exciting Theatrical Summer School for young people aged 6–18 is the perfect opportunity to build confidence, develop performance skills, and unleash creativity through drama, games, improvisation, storytelling, and performance. Choose to attend Week 1 , Week 2 , or both weeks – each week will feature different activities and projects , so there will be plenty of new experiences for those joining us for the full two weeks! During the week, students will be working towards a showcase performance on the Friday afternoon of each week, giving everyone the chance to share everything they have created and learned with family and friends and celebrate their hard work and achievements. Summer School Dates Week 1 (Full 5 Days): 27th July – 31st July 2026 (click here to book) Week 2 (Full 5 Days): 3rd – 7th August 2026 (book here) Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm daily Cost: £185 per week Please note that the children would need to bring along with them: A packed lunch and snacks to last the day (6 hours) A notepad A pencil case Comfortable clothing suitable for movement and activity Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your child's place for an unforgettable summer of creativity, laughter, and performance! Garrick Academy Book Tickets Wed 15 Oct Last few left 00:00 Show more times Trailer Reviews Gallery Friends of the Garrick Become a Friend of the Garrick! You can buy discounted tickets and support your local theatre. Become a Friend Now Join our mailing list Subscribe

The Altrincham Garrick is delighted to make our mainstage auditorium, our studio theatre and other rooms available for hire. We al;so hire out props, costume and theatrical weaponry. Garrick Hire Hire the theatre, hire from the theatre The Garrick offers a comprehensive hire service. The Altrincham Garrick is delighted to make our main stage auditorium, our studio theatre and other rooms available for hire to local organisations and to professional companies. In addition, we have a huge range of theatrical props, costumes, weaponry and theatrical equipment available for hire . We welcome enquiries of all sorts. Please fill in our online form , ring us on 0161 928 1677 or send us an e-mail, to hire@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk . Hire Form Join our mailing list Subscribe

Return to Productions Archive Online Streaming Ross & Rachel - By James Fritz Ran May 10, 2021 - May 15, 2021 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Filmed on stage at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse. Streamed into your homes. Please note that a unique YouTube Link will be sent to you one hour before the start of the performance. Ross & Rachel . You know the ones. Will they? Won’t they? On. Off. On again. Off again. On a break. Vegas. Emma. “I got off the plane”... Ross & Rachel tells the mind-bending, heart-breaking story of what happens when a couple that was always meant to be together, gets together. And stays together. James Fritz’s play isn’t about Ross Geller and Rachel Green, the ultimate Friends-turned-lovers. But it’s not - not about them. A dark and uncompromising play that explores romance, expectation and mortality, and the idea of ‘happy-ever-after’ – sold to us by rom-coms and sitcoms, whether it’s Ross and Rachel or Romeo and Juliet – and how this affects our real-life relationships. Suitability: 14+ Contains strong language and adult themes which some viewers may find disturbing. ---------- No one told them life was gonna be this way... Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Previous Next Jeanne Anderson Jeanne was a leading dramatic actress at the Garrick from the late 1960s through to her final play in 1985. Her first play at the Garrick was in Fools Paradise in October 1968 and she then took on numerous lead roles right up to her tragic, untimely death in 1985, after falling from a stepladder. Her credits included Under Milk Wood ; Vivat!Vivat! Regina (for which she received a Manchester Evening News Oscar as Best Actress playing Mary, Queen of Scots); Portia in Merchant of Venice ; Habeus Corpus ; A Woman of No Importance ; Cause Celebre ; The Dresser and The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie . The last time she appeared on the Garrick stage was as Ethel Thayer in On Golden Pond in 1985. Like most people on the acting list at that time, Jeanne played a full role backstage. She was ASM for numerous plays throughout the 1970s and 80s as well as occasionally directing a production. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Sylvia Hay Sylvia was involved in most aspects of the Garrick: on stage, as a set designer, serving behind the Bar, working in the workshop - tireless working to help the Garrick in all ways she could. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Linda Panton Linda had been associated with the theatre for over 40 years. She appeared on the Garrick stage at least once per season, and worked both backstage and Front of House, as did her husband Terry and daughter Jenny. She was Head of Creative and Performing Arts at Trafford College, and brought many of her skills to help with the Garrick. Back to In Memoriam page

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

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Unravelling the Ribbon The Studio 2023/2024 Season - A Series of All Female Plays. Ran Mar 19, 2024 - Mar 24, 2024 Age guidance 14+ Venue Studio Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £12 - £14 Description The touching - and frequently hilarious - story of three women whose lives are touched by breast cancer. Rose is thirty-four and lives on a farm with her husband and two children. She worries she may have married too young. Lola is fifty and wants to sell her home. Nobody ever calls and she has stopped opening her post. Lyndsey is eleven and her best friend has stopped sitting beside her in art class. When breast cancer touches their lives, everything starts to unravel - Rose's marriage falls apart, Lola gets arrested and Lyndsey hides a cooked ham in a thorn bush... A moving and powerful tale of friendship and survival. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning This production contains some upsetting scenes Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production The Tragedy of Nan (1921) Ran Jan 3, 1921 - Jan 3, 1921 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By John Masefield CAST Blackburn, Lydia Bonson, John P Brierley, Norman Calderbank, Arthur Fullerton, Enid Heywood, Ewart Landon, W Eric Nixon, Beryl Nixon, Walter S Noble, Jack Redford, Alice Wilkinson, John Gee, Mary H Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Blackadder the Third Ran Nov 23, 2015 - Nov 28, 2015 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description The hugely successful television comedy created by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton now comes to the stage in this award winning procession of well loved characters including Edmund Blackadder, Baldrick and the Prince Regent, Prince of Wales. Where once they had been lords and dukes we now find the latest of the dastardly dynasty of the Blackadders scraping a living as a butler to the stupidest man in England - the Prince Regent! Outrageous situations and exploits of the mean spirited Blackadder and his seemingly dim witted side kick, Baldrick also involve Dr Samuel Johnson, William Pitt the younger and various larger than life characters from the French Revolution. Don't miss this unique opportunity to recapture the wit, fun and completely over the top acting of one Britain's best loved comedies. CAST Edmund Blackadder, butler to the Prince, Mr Steven Finney Baldrick, a dogsbody, Mr Michael Gallagher Prince George, the Prince Regent, their master, Mr Hugh Everett Mrs Miggins, a coffee shoppe keeper, Miss Beverley Stuart-Cole Dr Samuel Johnson, noted for his big dictionary, Mr David Beddy Byron, a romantic junkie poet, Mr Steven Williamson Shelley, a romantic junkie poet, Mr Bob Miller Coleridge, a romantic junkie poet, Mr Leon McKenna Lord Topper, a fop, Mr Leon McKenna Lord Smedley, a fop, Mr Bob Miller Ambassador, a fearsome revolutionary, Mr Steven Williamson Miss Amy Hardwood, a mysterious northern beauty, Miss Beverley Stuart-Cole Mr Hardwood, her father, Mr Steven Williamson Sally Cheapside, a young lady of doubtful virtue, Miss Beverley Stuart -Cole The Duke of Cheapside, her father, Mr Leon McKenna The Duke of Wellington, a famous soldier, Mr David Beddy Cousin MacAdder, a homicidal maniac in a kilt, Mr Richard Finney King George III, a mad monarch, Mr Steven Williamson Director - Charlie Tomlinson Assistant Director - Val Watkinson Designer - Trevor McKie Stage Manager - Trevor McKie Assistant Stage Manager - Vishnu Maharaj Lighting & Sound - Mike North Reviews Messenger Review by RICK BOWEN Had he been there, I think Rowan Atkinson himself would have clapped and cheered Steven Finney to the rafters after his performance as Blackadder. For this is comedy acting at its finest, with Steven displaying flawless comedy timing that could easily be found on a professional stage. The cues, the tormented facial expressions, this performance, perfectly pitched, had echoes of Atkinson when he played the role on TV. We meet Blackadder in Georgian England and our hero is working as butler to Prince George, a man so dim you'd be forgiven for thinking he was the by product of two cousins getting married. There are some memorable scenes between Blackadder and this royal twit, expertly played by Hugh Everett in what is, for me, his best ever performance on the Altrincham Garrick stage. All the characters from the TV series are here and while it helps if you are a fan of the original, this production, bursting with laugh out loud funny moments, is sure to convert you. It always helps when you have Richard Curtis and Ben Elton writing the script – the lines are a gift for Finney and company. Charlie Tomlinson has always impressed me as an actor and he's equally good on the other side of the boards. Beverley Stuart Cole is great fun as pie shop owner Mrs Miggins and Blackadder just wouldn't be Blackadder without his sidekick Baldrick (Michael Gallagher), a simple soul in oh so many ways. For me, this is one of the best comedies the Garrick has ever done, a wall to wall triumph. Star Rating ★★★★★ Remotegoat Review · ‘Garrick has Cunning plan!’ JULIA TAYLOR The Garrick has never shirked from presenting stage versions of well-known TV series and, this time, they have come up with a cunning plan. It is their version of Blackadder the Third scripted by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, which they perform fearlessly without copying the original characters too precisely but with input of their own which adds richness. They capture four episodes, all set in the Regency period. Our hero is employed as head butler to the idiotic Prince Regent so Baldrick is downgraded to become Black Adder's dogsbody. Steven Finney plays Blackadder with panache. With much wit and elastic facial expression, he manipulates his side kick Baldrick into carrying out his plans. Finney’s acting is so precise, you can almost read his thoughts as he attempts to solve one difficulty after another. These difficulties include Baldrick's burning of Dr Samuel Johnson's dictionary, Blackadder masquerading as the Scarlet Pimpernel, our hero's attempt to get the Prince Regent wed for money and the Duke of Wellington (David Beddy) challenging the Prince to a duel and ending up unknowingly fighting Black Adder. Michael Gallagher is a hoot as Baldrick who is as clumsy and thick as ever. Yet even he cannot compete in the gormless stakes against the foppish Prince Regent, played with appropriately restrained humour by Hugh Everett. Beverley Stuart-Cole romps merrily through the role of coffee shop keeper Mrs Miggins and other equally amusing female parts. It’s good to see Steven Williamson back on the main stage in four roles. His depiction of Amy Hardwood's working class dad is especially good. In this production, well directed by Charlie Tomlinson, the Garrick actors priceless humour, means the audience leave laughing and chatting happily about what they have seen. Star Rating ★★★★★ Review by Paul Downham for North West End For a number of years I have driven past the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse and said to myself time and time again I must pay a visit. I have heard nothing but superb reports about the productions staged here and tonight I finally got the chance to tick this one particular item off my theatrical bucket list. The theatre is as impressive as it is stunning with some of the friendliest front of house staff I have encountered in a long time. So my entertainment for the evening was Blackadder the Third, and it more than lived up to my expectations and more. Set on a simple stage (Trevor McKie) split between the Royal apartment and the servants’ quarters below, the show recreates 4 out of the 6 episodes from the third instalment of the Blackadder series. The first act saw ‘Ink and Incapability’ in which to increase his intellectual standing, the prince decides to become patron of Dr. Johnson's new dictionary, much to Blackadder’s disgust. However, Johnson is also planning to publish a novel written by Blackadder under a pseudonym, thus making him a millionaire. Matters are complicated, however, when Baldrick destroys the manuscript of the dictionary by burning it. Blackadder must devise a scheme to ensure that Johnson’s dictionary, and thus his novel, are published. This was followed by ‘Nob and Nobility’ where the Scarlet Pimpernel is the hero of the age. Blackadder, irritated by the new obsession with all things French, decides to cash in on the craze. Attempting to emulate the elusive Pimpernel, Blackadder accepts a bet to rescue a French nobleman and collect a handsome reward. His plans go awry, however, when he and Baldrick are captured and have to escape from the clutches of the French revolutionaries. The second half consisted of ‘Amy and Amiability’ where upon discovering that the prince has lost his money gambling, his faithful butler Blackadder attempts to marry Amy Hardwood, the daughter of a rich industrialist. Also starring her mum in the courtship, Blackadder eventually discovers that Amy’s father is also broke. We soon also discover that Amy is in fact The Shadow, a notorious highwayman. Finally ‘Duel and Duality’ this time the Prince runs into more trouble when he offends the Duke of Wellington with his nose, with only one way to save himself. Blackadder formulates a cunning plan to substitute his own Scottish cousin, MacAdder, to fight the Prince in the duel. When this plan falls through, however, Blackadder must swap places with the Prince and fight the duel himself. All four episodes were put together with a team of very talented performers and a production team with a degree of professionalism I have rarely seen on an amateur stage. Steven Finney playing Edmund Blackadder takes on a role that previously I couldn't have imagined anyone but Rowan Atkinson playing. His mannerisms were so well played out and costume convincing it was sometimes difficult to tell the two apart. Michael Gallagher as Baldrick brought many laughs with a cunning blend of slapstick comedy mixed with the disgusting habits viewers of the BBC TV series grew to love. His one point accurate comic timing and interaction with Finney was a joy to watch. The Prince played by Hugh Everett also put in a good turn as the royal fop. Complete with white make up and an equally white wig he portrayed the innocence of the character with skill and dexterity. The remaining cast members Steven Williamson, Beverly Stuart Cole, Richard Finney, David Beddy, Bob Miller and Leon McKenna all take on supporting roles changing from episode to episode with Cole hitting the spot with a number of stellar performances. Directed by Charlie Tomlinson, Blackadder is a triumph in every sense of the word. With the addition of accurate period costumes from the wardrobe team under the leadership of Mike Shaw you really feel that you have been transported to the Regency period. Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Previous Next Terry Panton Terry was a very popular and versatile actor throughout the 1970s, taking on many leading roles. He first appeared at the Garrick in a little-known play called Summertime , in 1969. His other credits included Boeing Boeing ; The Lion in Winter ; Midsummer Night's Dream ; Barefoot in the Park ; Royal Hunt of the Sun ; Ayckbourn's Time and Time Again and Trespass by Emlyn Williams. Terry, alongside his wife Linda, also played a full role in the social life at the Garrick. Back to In Memoriam page

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions The Hollow Ran Jan 20, 2003 - Jan 25, 2003 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Weekend at "The Hollow", country retreat of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell. Murder is on the menu and when the much sought after Cristow is found dead everyone has a motive and everyone has had the opportunity. Who actually committed the murder is discovered by Inspector Colquhoun and Sergeant Penny to everyone's surprise and satisfaction. CAST Sarat Broughton as Henrietta Angkatell Geoff Hinde as Sir Henry Angkatell KCB Jane Marsh as Lady Angkatell Juliette Wilson as Midge Harvey Brian Stoner as Gudgeon Richard Frost as Edward Angkatell Lisa Barker as Doris Caroline Hickey as Gerda Cristow John Keen as John Cristow MD FRCP Nina Williamson as Veronica Craye Hugh Everett as Inspector Colquhoun Martin Creevy as Detective Sergeant Penny Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production RELAXED PERFORMANCE of The Worst Witch RELAXED PERFORMANCE of this family fun, stage adaptation of Jill Murphy's classic story Ran Apr 13, 2025 Age guidance Recommended 7+ Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £13 - £18 Description WHAT IS A RELAXED PERFORMANCE? If you are a parent, guardian, or work with people with learning or sensory disabilities – such as those on the autism spectrum – you’ll know how difficult it can sometimes be for them to attend regular theatre performances; loud noises, lighting effects and large crowds can make stage shows overwhelming. At Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, we believe that everyone should be able to experience the magic and wonder of live theatre, and our Relaxed Performance will provide the same magical show but with an atmosphere and attitude in the auditorium that makes everyone feel comfortable and safe. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR RELAXED PERFORMANCE: At a Relaxed Performed, you are free to: - Come and go from the auditorium as you wish, even during the show - Express yourself as loudly as you like, or with physical movement, without judgement - Access the Theatre and auditorium early. You’ll also notice that we will reduce the sound and lighting to lessen sensory overload, and no pyrotechnics or loud bangs will appear in the performance. Adapted from Jill Murphy’s original books by Emma Reeves. With Music by Luke Potter. Directed by Kay Valentine Before Harry Potter exploded onto the scene there was another seemingly ordinary child, Mildred Hubble, who wound up in the most extraordinary of places… A school for witches! Now its time for you to join the world of magic and mayhem at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse this Easter Holiday! Currently in her final year at Miss Cackle’s Academy, accident prone Mildred and her fellow pupils are about to embark on their biggest adventure yet… When Mildred and her friends decide to put on a play about their experiences as witches in training, mayhem inevitably ensues. Jealous Ethel Hallow is always out to spoil Mildred’s fun. Stern Miss Hardbroom is opposed to all fun in general. Worst of all, an old enemy returns with a plan for revenge that could threaten not just the Academy, but the whole world. Featuring all of Jill Murphy’s beloved characters, this action-packed new stage adaptation by Emma Reeves includes original music, magic and the beloved Mildred. The Worst Witch premiered at Royal & Derngate, Northampton in 2019 and toured the UK before transferring to London’s West End later that year. The production then went on to win the Olivier Award for Best Family Show in 2020! Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Alice In Wonderland Jr. - A Garrick Academy Production Ran Mar 23, 2022 - Mar 27, 2022 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description The Garrick Academy's (GAPA) production of 'Alice In Wonderland Jr' A complicated set of performances: Wednesday 23rd March 2022 7.30pm - Class 2 (ages 11-13 years) Thursday 24th March 2022 7.30pm - Class 5 (ages 11-13 years) Friday 25th March 2022 7.30pm - Class 2 ( ages 11-13 years) Saturday 26th March 2022 2.00pm - Classes 1, 4 & 7 (ages 5-10 years) Saturday 26th March 2022 7.30pm - Class 5 (ages 11-13 years) Sunday 27th March 2022 2.00pm Classes 1, 4 & 7 (ages 5-10 years) DISCOVER THE ENCHANTING WORLD OF ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR. Travel down the rabbit-hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures. Featuring updated songs from Disney’s thrilling animated motion picture, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR is a fast-paced take on the classic tale. The ever-curious Alice’s journey begins innocently enough as she chases the White Rabbit, after which her adventures become increasingly more strange as she races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! A fun-filled show night is guaranteed with the Garrick Academy's musical youth presenting all of the usual Alice characters, including three Cheshire Cats and dozens of other wonderfully wacky individuals! 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 Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Spring Tide Ran Jan 1, 1938 - Jan 1, 1938 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Abbott, Amy Barker, Winifred Cavanagh, Cliff Cherry, Helen Courtney, Donald Dickenson, Herbert Hall, Rene Harris, Frank Hill, Arthur P Hulme, Irene Pye, George H Terras, Kenneth Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions Tom Jones (1999) Ran Jun 9, 1999 - Jun 19, 1999 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Dunham Massey Hall - June 9 -19th 1999 A huge cast gave eight performances of Joan Macalpine's adaptation of Henry Fielding's bawdy romp of a novel, "Tom Jones" Although the evening may have seemed a little long (maybe the seating was not quite as comfortable as it might have been!), the original novel runs to over 800 pages in a modern printed edition, so a finish time of 10.15 pm was quite an achievement! Reviews SAM's view on "Tom Jones" Alas smitten Jones - Womaniser Tom keeps crowd warm It may have been a slightly chilly evening in the stands in the courtyard of Dunham Massey Hall, but the goings on in Tom Jones, performed by the Altrincham Garrick, were, to say the least, hot. Tom is a philandering womaniser of the first order but he has a directness and a candour which endear him to the audience and, ultimately, to his true love, Sophia Western. Charlie Tomlinson throws himself into the part of Fielding's hero with an abandonment only equalled by that of his lovers. He frolics tirelessly with his dalliances, has dust ups with the men and performs acrobatic impossibilities when he dives under a neatly constructed bed and hangs from a drainpipe - a performance which will be recalled and savoured! Sophia, played by Juliet Glaves, is a decorous, becoming and well bred young lady who becomes excessively tearful when her father foists the wrong man on her. Tom's first fling is with Pam Nolan's voluptuous Molly, who has a sexy Somerset drawl. "I never done that before," she sighs innocently while wantonly seducing him and indulging in rough and tumble behind the strategically placed hay cart. His last encounter gives Helen Busby a chance to shine. She positively sparkles as the scheming Mrs Fitzpatrick who guilefully illustrates that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. In between comes Angela Wetherill who, as Mrs Waters, is a mistress of farce. Hers is the funniest scene. It's not unlike a silent movie. Special attention has been given to the costumes, from the Royal Exchange, high powered lighting and first rate sound. Julia Taylor Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Activities & Events Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club Date range Tickets £7 Age guidance 16+ Venue Garrick Bar Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time Refreshments from 12pm, Reading to commence 12.30pm. Approx 3 hours Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more If you like theatre...no, if you love theatre, drama, comedy, musical theatre, play reading, poetry and much more and would relish the opportunity to meet new people, then 'Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club' is for you. The event is all about relaxed, no pressure reading and the best way to read a play is to do it out loud, so join us and give it a go! The titles we will be enjoying will be as follows: August - No Play Reading Summer Break 4th September - The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde 2nd October - The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman 6th November - Blue Stockings by Jessica Swale 4th December - The Good Life by Jeremy Sams Activities & Events Book Tickets Wed 15 Oct Last few left 00:00 Show more times Trailer Reviews Gallery Friends of the Garrick Become a Friend of the Garrick! You can buy discounted tickets and support your local theatre. Become a Friend Now Join our mailing list Subscribe

Garrick Production Come From Away Date range Tickets £19 - £24 Age guidance Recommended: 10 + Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time 1 Hour and 45 Minutes, with no interval Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more 7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. This smash hit show shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives with open hearts. Experience this joyous story and soaring music as spirited locals and global passengers come together to forge friendships that will stay with them forever. The first female American Airlines captain, the quick-thinking town mayor, the mother of a New York firefighter and the eager local news reporter are among the many real characters caught at the start of the moment that changed the course of history and whose stories became a true celebration of hope, humanity and unity. Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway, now experience this new production at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, 25 Years on from the events of 9/11. Directed by Joseph Meighan. Performance Schedule: Thursday 10th September - 8pm Friday 11th September - 8pm Saturday 12th September - 3pm Saturday 12th September - 8pm Sunday 13th September - 4pm Wednesday 16th September - 8pm Thursday 17th September - 8pm Friday 18th September - 8pm Saturday 19th September - 3pm Saturday 19th September - 8pm Garrick Production Book Tickets Wed 15 Oct Last few left 00:00 Show more times Trailer Reviews Gallery Friends of the Garrick Become a Friend of the Garrick! You can buy discounted tickets and support your local theatre. Become a Friend Now Join our mailing list Subscribe

This page allows you to donate towards out CHILI fund-raising campaign Support the Garrick Financially Cool /Heat It. Love It. Contribute towards the major installation of a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system. Support us to improve conditions for you ! At the Altrincham Garrick, we pride ourselves on offering unforgettable performances in a space where everyone feels comfortable and cared for. To ensure our audiences and casts can enjoy the very best experience all year round, we are thrilled to be planning the installation of a brand-new, energy-efficient Heating, Ventilation and Air Cooling system . This vital upgrade will help us maintain a pleasant temperature in every season and improve overall air quality throughout the theatre. However, as a community-driven charity, we can’t make this exciting improvement a reality without your support. By donating to our CHILI campaign, you’ll be helping us create a healthier and more enjoyable environment for everyone who visits the theatre. Show Your Support by Donating to CHILI We are very grateful for all donations. How you donate depends on how much you would like to give. Donate up to £75 For donations up to £75, use the above button and then pay immediately online. Thank you. To donate £75 or more, read on ... For donations £75 or over, complete the form below, and we'll contact you to discuss your donation. We can commemorate your donation (if you wish !) by placing a plaque inside the theatre Bronze Donation £75+ Commemorative Plaque 170mm x 55mm Silver Donation £150+ Commemorative Plaque 170mm x 55mm Gold Donation £300+ Commemorative Plaque 170mm x 110mm Business Gold Donation £1000+ Commemorative Plaque 170mm x 110mm including logo To donate £75 or more, please complete this form. Don't forget: SUBMIT at the bottom ! First name* Last name* Company name Email* Phone* Level of Donation* BRONZE (£75+) SILVER (£150+) GOLD (£300+) BUSINESS GOLD (£1000+) Donation Amount* Please enter the amount you would like to donate. Please note - make your payment at the Box Office either by phone (0161 928 1677) or in person. Thank you. Would you like us to display a plaque marking your contribution ?* Yes No Submit Top of form Join our mailing list Subscribe

Return to Productions Archive Lauriston Studio Piaf Ran Mar 15, 2022 - Mar 20, 2022 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description “You don’t have to stay in the gutter just because you were born there…” Born Edith Gassion in 1915, no one could have predicted Edith Piaf’s phenomenal rise to fame – from singing in the streets of Paris to becoming one of France’s biggest international stars, her voice is still revered to this day. But her extraordinary talent was matched with an equally extraordinary personal life… Pam Gems has reworked her celebrated 1978 original, " Piaf ." She vividly captures the glamour and squalor, the rise and fall of the complex, fragile, and enigmatic performer Edith Piaf, who continues to be remembered and revered for her exceptional voice and extraordinary life. The play also features some of Piaf’s most famous songs, including La Vie en Rose , Hymne à l’amour and Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien . Reviews WHEN Emily Leeland sings Piaf in this warts and all portrayal of the iconic French star my top lip quivered with emotion and my insides turned to jelly. More than once. Leeland is also every inch the diva in Pam Gems’ captivating play, not holding back when it comes to getting exactly what Piaf wants. Top of Piaf’s list are a career and a man, a man who can live up to her exacting demands. She gives a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘high maintenance.’ What makes Piaf’s story so captivating is it’s a story of success against all odds, how a young girl abandoned by her mother and raised in a brothel ended up having an audience with a US President. For me, there were echoes of Evita , reminding us that yes, it’s still possible to triumph in the face of adversity. You should feel very jealous of anyone lucky enough to have a ticket for this, because director Charlie Tomlinson and his creative team serve up a theatrical treat here. The production is just over two hours long and it feels like you’ve been in the theatre no more than around 20 minutes. But Leeland’s performance is by no means the only one to enjoy here. Olivia Riley is seriously funny as Piaf’s long suffering and loyal friend Tonie, with the two actresses establishing an effortless camaraderie from the start. The velvety-voiced Steven Finney is excellent as the plain speaking nightclub owner Louis Leplee and I can’t wait for the next production in which he has a bigger singing part. Sam Evans is sure to have you swooning as the silky smooth French singer Charles Aznavour. This is a production that simply must be experienced. A joy and a major triumph for all concerned. Tickets are available from 0161 928 1677 or www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk . Good news - the Garrick is planning to put on a Saturday matinee to meet demand for tickets. Call the box office for details. RICK BOWEN - StageStruck - 5 Star Review Photos - Martin Ogden Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning WARNING - Please note this play contains Adult Language Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production David Ballard Ran Jan 3, 1920 - Jan 3, 1920 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By Charles McEvoy CAST Bonson, John P Booth, G Frederick Gordon, Eleanor Higgs, Elsie Lowe, Lois M Nixon, Walter S Warburton, George A Warburton, Ida Wilson, Tom Wilkinson, John Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson's swashbuckling, action packed story is the perfect treat this Easter! Ran Apr 3, 2024 - Apr 14, 2024 Age guidance 8+ Venue Main House Running time 2.5 hours (inc. 20 mins interval) Tickets Price Range £12 - £17 Description Avast there, me hearties! It’s time to set sail with the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse this Easter Holiday for an action-packed, swashbuckling adventure on the high seas to TREASURE ISLAND! It's a dark and stormy night. Jim, the inn-keeper's granddaughter, opens the door to a terrifying stranger. At the old sailor's feet sits a huge sea-chest, full of secrets. Jim invites him in - and her dangerous voyage begins… Gathering a motley crew of sailors and pirates, Jim sets sail on the mighty Hispaniola bound for a lost island and untold fortunes. The ship’s charming cook, Long John Silver, quickly befriends Jim but as the island draws near, danger lurks beneath the surface. Will Jim and her friends find the buried gold, or will the one-legged pirate be the death of them all? This thrilling new adaptation by Bryony Lavery of Treasure Island premiered at the National Theatre, London, in December 2014. Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story of murder, money and mutiny is the perfect treat for all the Family! Oh… and feel free to bring your parrot along too! Performance Schedule: Wednesday 3rd April - 7.30pm Thursday 4th April - 7.30pm Friday 5th April - 7.30pm Saturday 6th April - 1.30pm Saturday 6th April - 5.30pm Sunday 7th April - 1.30pm Sunday 7th April - 5.30pm Wednesday 10th April - 7.30pm Thursday 11th April - 7.30pm Friday 12th April - 7.30pm Saturday 13th April - 1.30pm Saturday 13th April - 5.30pm Sunday 14th April - 1.30pm Reviews Review by Rick Bowen at https://www.stagestruck.info/blog ANYONE who knows me will tell you my sea legs are terrible. But this nautical adventure is a trip well worth making as it takes place on dry land, perfect for a land lubber like me. Also it was really pleasing to see so many children in the audience as I imagine far too many kids think live theatre begins and ends with pantomime. I know I did. This rollicking good adventure sees Jim Hawkins -Lauren Brown - and the legendary baddie Long John Silver Michael Gallagher - -on the hunt for buried treasure in a far flung destination that can destroy the sanity of those brave enough to set foot there. Brown and Gallagher are a terrifically engaging double act even if there are occasions when Gallagher is at serious risk of being upstaged by a parrot. There are also some great sword fights to enjoy and all the action takes place against a very believable backdrop designed by James Merrington. I particularly enjoyed the inn at the start of the evening, complete with flickering fire effect in the grate. Set designers haven’t received the recognition they often deserve in my previous reviews. Hopefully this will serve to redress the balance somewhat. Helen Horridge is extremely watchable and likeable as Squire and the appreciative applause Euan Tanna-Fenton received during the performance was richly deserved as he was so convincing as a sailor who’d lost his mind, having lived alone on the island for three long and lonely years. Joe Meighan’s appointment as the Garrick’s artistic director has proved to be a real masterstroke and he proves yet again that the words ‘family show’ don’t have to be shorthand for stupidity. To enter into the spirit of the evening the theatre’s front of house staff dressed in sailor garb. Well done, me hearties. Until April 14. Tickets are available from 0161 928 1677 or www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk . Star rating - 3.5 out of 5. Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Loud noises, special effects, mild violence and threats. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

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

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production The Will and The Way Ran Jan 1, 1920 - Jan 1, 1920 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By Walter R Matthews CAST Gorman, Dora Gorman, Philip?Norris Hough, B G Llewellyn, Helen M Lowe, Edgar M Matthews, Marion Thwaite Nixon, Walter S Owen, Gwen Winn, Rex Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

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

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Academy Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR. An enchanting musical performed by The Garrick Academy of Performing Art Students (GAPA) Ran Mar 18, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time Tickets Price Range £9 - £11 Description ✨ “BE OUR GUEST!” AT BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. ✨ 🌹 Performed by our talented GAPA Youth Academy, with each performance showcasing a different age group of students. Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. , a heartwarming 60-minute musical based on the beloved 1991 animated classic and the Tony®-nominated Broadway production. Join Belle, a bright and courageous young woman, as she discovers an enchanted castle and its mysterious master - the Beast, a prince trapped under a powerful spell. To break the enchantment, the Beast must learn to love and be loved in return… before the final petal falls. Along the way, Belle befriends the castle’s delightful enchanted staff, including a warm-hearted teapot, a dazzling candelabra and a rather anxious mantel clock. With their help, Belle and the Beast uncover a friendship and a love neither expected. Featuring iconic songs such as “Be Our Guest,” “Belle,” and favourites from the Broadway musical, this magical tale is perfect for audiences of all ages. 🌹 A story of courage, kindness, and believing in the beauty within — brought to life by our brilliant young performers. Don’t miss this joyful, family-friendly musical adventure! Performance Schedule Wednesday 18th March at 7.30pm: Group 3 - Students aged 14 - 18 years Thursday 19th March at 7.30pm: Group 6 - Students aged 14 - 18 years Friday 20th March at 7.30pm: Group 2 - Students aged 11 - 14 years Saturday 21st March (Matinee) at 2.30pm: Group 1 - Students aged 8 - 11 years, supported by our GAPA Minis aged 5 - 8 years Saturday 21st March (Evening) at 7.30pm: Group 5 - Students aged 11 - 14 years Sunday 22nd March (Matinee) at 2.30pm: Group 4 - Students aged 8 - 11 years, supported by our GAPA Minis aged 5 - 8 years Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive