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Garrick Production Cinderella - A GAPA Spring Pantomime Mar 11, 2024 - Mar 17, 2024 Tickets Not Available Venue Main House Running time TBC Age guidance 3+ Trigger warning Find out more Performed by the Garrick Academy of Performing Arts (GAPA) Join all your favourite Pantomime characters and be amazed as our fantastic GAPA students bring the magic of Panto to Altrincham ! Filled with songs, comedy, dance and much more, this will be a hugely entertaining production of the classic fairytale! Monday 11th March 2024 - 7:30pm - Groups 3 & 6 (ages 14-18 years) Tuesday 12th March 2024 - 7:30pm - Groups 2 & 5 (ages 11-14 years) Wednesday 13th March 2024 - 7:30pm - Groups 3 & 6 ( ages 14-18 years) Thursday 14th March 2024 - 7:30pm - Groups 2 & 5 (ages 11-14 years) Friday 15th March 2024 - 7.30pm - Groups 3 & 6 (ages 14-18 years) Saturday 16th March 2024 - 2.30pm (Matinee) - Groups 1, 4 & 7 (ages 5-11 years) Saturday 16th March 2024 - 7:30pm - Groups 2 & 5 (ages 11-14 years) Sunday 17th March 2024 - 2:30pm (Matinee) - Groups 1, 4 & 7 (ages 5-11 years)

Garrick Production Treasure Island Apr 3, 2024 - Apr 14, 2024 Tickets Not Available Venue Main House Running time 2.5 hours (inc. 20 mins interval) Age guidance 8+ Trigger warning Find out more 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

Visiting Production The Adult Panto: Beauty and the Big Beast! Feb 18, 2024 Tickets Not Available Venue Main House Running time TBC Age guidance 16+ Trigger warning Find out more Taking the UK by storm and celebrating 20 years on the road, the Market Theatre Company are here to corrupt another classic fairy tale beyond recognition. Can the fearless company of just 3 actors hold it all together and pull off their very own adult version of Beauty and the Beast using a minimum of set props and costume? Get ready for another evening of slick, fast-moving, farcical fun and bawdy sexual innuendo for adults only. Not suitable for under 16’s . PRESS ‘It’s fast, furious and very funny...’ – Choice Radio, Worcester (on Hansel & Gretel Go Down in the Woods) ‘Some of the sketches are worthy of The Two Ronnies with their extensive word play, faultlessly delivered.’ –Choice Radio, Worcester (on Peter Panties) ‘Quintessentially British... Like a Carry On film made by a Rugby Club!’ - The Stage Newspaper A FEW OF THE MANY AUDIENCE COMMENTS – From Facebook and Instagram ‘Absolutely brilliant show tonight in Swindon – well worth a trip to see these amazing guys do what they do so well’ Steve Wilson (audience member watching ‘Little Red Riding...’) ‘Watched last night. Omg I cried laughing. Should come with a health warning for ladies of a certain age, too many tenalady moments! Fantastic timing! Fantastic cast and kudos to the writer too!’ Alison Marie (audience member watching ‘Little Red Riding...’) ‘A brilliant night out at the Castle. The trio worked tirelessly to bring us all a great show. Well done to them and we shall be there next year.’ Christopher Jones (audience member watching ‘Little Red Riding...’) ‘One of the best shows I’ve ever seen!!! I laughed so much I’ve pulled a muscle in my chest!’ Stacey Amy Callier (audience member watching ‘LittleRed Riding...!).

Visiting Production Legends of American Country Show Apr 21, 2024 Tickets Not Available Venue Main House Running time TBC Age guidance Trigger warning Find out more Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV Europe’s No.1 multi award winning show "The Legends of American Country" returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country nostalgia. The 2024 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton , Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline, Charley Pride,Tammy Wynette and Kenny Rogers and new tributes to icons Hank Williams, Alan Jackson, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette, Garth Brooks and Jim Reeves with countless other well known singalong hit songs in this must see musical extravaganza. The show features 3 superb singers in the young Kelan Browne, Tracey McAuley and Antony McBrien who are all accompanied by a superb live band of musicians with that real authentic Tennessee sound coupled with authentic stage set and state of the art production that is guaranteed to transport you all the way hand clapping and toe tapping to Nashville and back in one night. One thing is for sure if it’s Country music you like then this is the only show in town! Over 2,000 5-star reviews! Country Music Northern Ireland - “As good as Country show that you will see live anywhere outside Nashville" CMT - “Pure Raw Country at its Best" Hot Country TV - “fantastic show of nostalgic country at its best with superb vocalists and musicians"

Visiting Production MANIA: The ABBA Tribute Feb 17, 2024 Tickets Not Available Venue Main House Running time TBC Age guidance Trigger warning Find out more Direct from London’s West End, MANIA is accepted as the world’s number one ABBA tribute show. A special concert which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, this production revives memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves. It is more than 40 years since ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest and they have filled our lives with music ever since. Now it’s your chance to thank them for the music! MANIA brings fans old and new, a memorable night not to be missed. If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained, then MANIA: the ABBA tribute is the show for you! Dig out those platforms, dust down those flares, and join in with such classics as ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Voulez Vous’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Winner Takes It All’, ‘Super Trouper’ and many, many more.

Visiting Production Justin Moorhouse: Stretch & Think Apr 20, 2024 Tickets Not Available Venue Main House Running time TBC Age guidance Trigger warning Find out more Justin is back: still funny, yet middle aged. A brand new show that may contain: Yoga, getting older, Madonna, shoplifters, Labradoodles, middle-aged cyclists, The Menopause, running, hating football fans but loving football, not drinking, funerals, is Tapas a rip off?, Captain Tom, Droylsden, the environment, self-improvement, ruining a sexual position, electric car charging spots used by doggers, nursery graduation, horses, Stig look-a-likes, home cooked food in places that aren’t your own home, the odd advantages of fundamental religions, the gym, shop door etiquette. And he’s got a new suit. Come, it’ll be fun. ★★★★ "What sets him apart is the craft. Lightning fast wit, masterful delivery." - Chortle ★★★★ “Not a moment without laughter” - Chortle ★★★★ "If joke-telling is your thing, then Justin Moorhouse is your man...very high gag rate" - Fest ★★★★“Skilful crafting...he keeps the laughs coming” - British Theatre Guide “He charms the pants off the crowd” - Sunday Times “The amount of first-rate comic craft that goes into his routines is worthy of admiration” - Guardian “Simultaneously down-to- earth and out of this world” - The List

Garrick Academy GAPA TERM 3 - GROUP 1 Apr 13, 2024 Tickets Not Available Venue Rehearsal Room Running time 2 hours Age guidance Group 1: Ages 8 - 11 years Trigger warning Find out more The Garrick Academy of Performing Arts Saturday Class - Term 3 2023/24 Season Group 1: 9am - 11am, Ages 8 - 11 years

Garrick Cinema NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: The Motive and the Cue Mar 23, 2024 Tickets Not Available Venue Main House Running time 2 hours 40 mins (inc. 20 minute interval) Age guidance 12+ Trigger warning Find out more Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play. 1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel. Written by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and designed by Es Devlin (The Crucible), the Evening Standard award-winning best new play was filmed live during a sold-out run at the National Theatre.

Garrick Cinema Matilda The Musical Sing-A-Long (Cinema Screening) Jul 14, 2024 Tickets Not Available Venue Main House Running time TBC Age guidance PG Trigger warning Find out more Calling all revolting children and their parents! Come and be a little bit naughty at Sing-a-Long Matilda the Musical, showing on our BIG SCREEN with Lyrics, so you too can be the stars of the show. Now is your chance to interact with this incredible tale of a little girl making her great escape! Find the “magic” inside of you and join us in singing your hearts out to this Tony and Olivier Award winning Matilda the Musical based on Roald Dahl’s novel. Fun for the whole Family! Great News - Your ticket automatically enters you into the chance to be one of our 4 lucky winners of Garrick Prizes selected on the night. And if you fancy a sweet treat, then select our special ticket deal offer and included in the entrance fee will be a choice of one of our flavoured ice-cream tubs. Entrance Fee plus one Ice-cream (variety of flavours - £10 (NB Ice-cream tubs usually £3) Also don't forget our Free Fun for the Whole Family OPEN DAY is earlier in the day on Sunday 14th July, 11am - 4pm.

Garrick Academy GAPA Summer School Jul 22, 2024 Tickets Not Available Venue Altrincham Garrick Playhouse Running time 10am until 4pm (6 hours per day x 5 day week) Age guidance 6 - 18 years Trigger warning Find out more If you need a fun-filled week in a high energy, performance based environment, then we'd love for you to join us at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse. Workshops start each day at 10.00am and finish at 4.00pm. Attendees are required to bring their own refreshments to see them through the day. Attendees are also requested to wear clothes suitable for movement and appropriate footwear, which will enable them to engage in all of the daily activities. Students will be required to read text unaided. £185 per week (sign up for one week or both. There will be a mini performance at the end of the week for family and friends to watch). WEEK 1 This fun-filled week will focus on musical theatre, drama, comedy, dance, and gothic horror. Throughout the week we work intensively towards a performance of a much-loved comedy musical, written by a local writer, whilst we introduce the participants to a range of stage skills. WEEK 2 Throughout the week we will enter the magical world of the musicals, working on group numbers and solos from a selection of West End and Broadway Musicals; looking at how stories are transformed through music. The students will get the chance to enhance their solo and group performance skills during this feel good week of Musical Theatre.

Visiting Production The Take That Experience Aug 30, 2025 Tickets Not Available Venue Main House Running time Age guidance Trigger warning Find out more As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK's number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised tribute act. With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’. “THE CLOSEST THING TO TAKE THAT” - NIGEL MARTIN-SMITH This incredible show features hit after hit from Take That’s career spanning three decades - from classic 90s hits through to their most recent triumphs. Songs include Pray, Relight My Fire, Patience, Shine, These Days, Rule The World and many more. The show also features the one and only "Robbie Williams" who brings alive songs such as "'Angels', 'Rock DJ' and 'Candy' to an already explosive show! “A SHOW YOU’LL NEVER FORGET” - AUDIENCE MEMBER This show is a must for any Take That fan as the boys don’t just give you a night you’ll Never Forget… they give you The Take That Experience! “ONE WORD - AMAZING!” - RUSSELL WATSON

Garrick Cinema Grease Sing-A-Long (Cinema Screening) Jul 13, 2024 Tickets Not Available Venue Main House Running time TBC Age guidance PG Trigger warning Find out more Join us for an 'Electrifying' evening at the Garrick with lyrics on our big cinema screen, so you can join in and belt out some well loved tunes from this classic musical, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Things are really hoppin' at Rydell High when Danny (Travolta) discovers the object of his "Summer Lovin'" fling Sandy (Newton-John) has moved to town and enrolled in his school. Rama-Lama Ding-Dong! And that's right... it's a SING-A-LONG too! Great News - Your ticket automatically enters you into the chance to be one of our 4 lucky winners of Garrick Prizes selected on the night. And if you fancy a cheeky pre-screening Grease themed Cocktail or Mocktail, then we also have a great ticket deal for you. Just choose one of our special ticket deal offers and included in the entrance fee will be a choice of one of the following Cocktails/Mocktails that you can collect from our bar before the start of the screening: Alcoholic Cocktails plus Entrance Fee - £14 (NB Cocktails usually £8.95) Pink Lady Jose Cuervo Silver & Fevertree Pink Grapefruit Soda Rydall High Wild Berry Woo Woo Absolute Vodka, Cranberry Juice & Archers Peach Sandra Dee G&T Beefeater Pink Gin & Mediterranean Fever Tree Tonic Mocktails (No Alcohol) plus Entrance Fee - £13 (NB Mocktails usually £6.95) Frenchies Pink Soda Pop Raspberry & Orange Blossom Soda by Fever Tree Grease Lightening Soda Pop Mexican Lime Soda by Fever Tree Please note that our bar is open from 6.30pm. Also don't forget our Free Fun for the Whole Family OPEN DAY is on Sunday 14th July, 11am - 4pm.