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< Back The Worst Witch ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ 4 April 2025 to 17 April 2025 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 a dose of Mildred’s unique brand of utter pandemonium! 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! “If you have children that have enjoyed these books or enjoy live performance, then I would encourage you to take them to this show and give this production the audience it deserves.” "Characters that have been well written are very well performed and the rapport amongst the cast shone through." "Director Katheleen Valentine nurtured 5-star performances all round from this team of women!" Lou Kershaw (North West End UK) Stagestruck - Rick Bowen writes that this musical is "sure to leave children in the audience spellbound." Click below to read the full review: https://northwestend.com/the-worst-witch-altrincham-garrick-playhouse/

< Back The Addams Family: Young@Part - A GAPA Academy Performance ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ 17 March 2025 to 23 March 2025 The Garrick Academy of Performing Arts presents The Addams Family - Young@Part This GAPA production is being performed by our Youth Academy of children aged between 5 - 18 years. Celebrate the wackiness in every family with this epic, hilarious Broadway musical! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family whom her parents have never met. She confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Monday 17th March 2025 at 7.30pm - GROUP 3 & 6 (Performers aged 14 - 18 years) Tuesday 18th March 2025 at 7.30pm- GROUP 2 & 5 (Performers aged 11 - 14) Wednesday 19th March 2025 at 7.30pm- GROUP 3 & 6 (Performers aged 14 - 18 years) Thursday 20th March 2025 at 7.30pm - GROUP 2 & 5 (Performers aged 11 - 14) Friday 21st March 2025 at 7.30pm - GROUP 3 & 6 (Performers aged 14 - 18 years) Saturday 22nd March 2025 at 2.30pm - GROUP 1, 4, 7 (Performers aged 5 - 11 years) Saturday 22nd March 2025 at 7.30pm - GROUP 2 & 5 (Performers aged 11 - 14 years) Sunday 23rd March 2025 at 2.30pm - GROUP 1, 4, 7 (Performers aged 5 - 11 years)

Rent Our Theatre Stage Props — Stage Props for Film, Theatre and Television - All Types of Stage Prop Weaponry Available. Garrick Hire Prop Weaponry Hire Hire prop weaponry from the Garrick for Stage, Film and Television About the Armoury Prop Gun & Rifle Hire Prop Swords, Knives & Miscellaneous In 2022, the Altrincham Garrick took over management of the prop weapons hire business from HW Ltd of Denton, Greater Manchester. This includes a complete stock of weapons, including blank-firing and replica firearms (pistols, rifles and more), stage-safe pointed weapons (daggers, swords and more) and a variety of related items. The Garrick offers the same high standard of service that many organisations around the UK enjoyed from HW Ltd. This large collection of theatrical weapons is available to hire from us directly at the Garrick. Supply is from our secure storage in Altrincham. Please Note: we hire only to companies (amateur or professional) for use in stage, film or television productions. By law, our licence does not allow us to provide hire to the general public, or for any other purposes. Hire Form We welcome enquiries of all sorts. Please fill in our online form , hit the button above, call us us on 0161 928 1677 or email hire@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk . About Our Prop Weapon Hire Service Established in 1980, Howorth Weapons Limited supplied stage weapons from its warehouse in Denton. These were hired out to theatre, film, TV and other similar organisations. In 2022 it moved home to the Altrincham Garrick, and the same weaponry hire service is now available via our Hire Department. No project is too small. Please call our knowledgeable and friendly experts to discuss your prop weapon requirements; we are always happy to help. We provide the fastest possible service, however for some items we are legally required to carry out background checks. We may need a minimum of three weeks notice prior to the required dates. Rules & Restrictions Altrincham Garrick does not hire out items for fancy dress, private parties, themed events or carnivals. We do not supply to the general public. All weapons are covered by the Criminal Justice Acts, the Firearms Act or the VCR Act (2006). We do not stock or supply any live weapons. They are all deactivated, non-practical or dummies, for use in stage shows, film, television and photographic/video. We do stock and can supply blank-firing guns (pistols, rifles and more). These come with more stringent handling requirements. We do not supply “fighting weapons”, only costume, set-dressing and non-practical items. This section provides a guide, to you as a hirer, about applicable rules and regulations. We try to keep these up to date, but they change occasionally. Please let us know if you want to check and confirm the rules which apply to your unique circumstances using the form below: FILM / TV / VIDEO Special regulations apply to all Film, TV, Video and Photographic uses for guns and weapons. Click the title above for a copy of the current rules. THEATRE Click the title above for the latest rules regarding the use of weapons and guns in an outdoor scenario for Theatre. TRANSPORT Transport of all weapons has strict rules and regulations which must be adhered to. For a copy of the current transport recommendations click the title above. Hire Form Join our mailing list Subscribe

< Back The Immortal Lady ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ 1 January 1932 to 1 January 1932 Bonson, John P Bramwell, Madge Brierley, Norman Briggs, Harry Bullivant, Erick Gow, Ronald Hankins, J Jones, Arthur C Kewell, H Lawley, Mollie Matthews, Marion Thwaite Monkhouse, Mary H Osborne, Edgar Palmer, Jack A Pennington, Muriel Rose, Gertrude Ross, Donald A Shaw, A Keble Smith, J B Stevens, Kate Warburton, Kathleen Wilson, Kathleen Wilkinson, John

< Back A Man of No Importance ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ 25 March 2025 to 30 March 2025 Book by Terrance McNally Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Directed by Barry Purves In Dublin in 1964, bus conductor and Oscar Wilde fan Alfie has ambitions to stage Salome , despite the objections of the church hierarchy at St Imelda's, where his amateur theatre group is based. When a newcomer to town, Adele, joins his passengers, he realises he has found the right person for the title role and starts to assemble his cast. Meanwhile Alfie's sister Lily mistakes her brother's interest in Adele as romantic - she longs to have him off her hands so she can be free to marry. Little does Lily realise that Alfie's love "dare not speak its name" and the object of his affections is in fact bus driver Robbie. As opening night draws near, secrets come spilling out which threaten to shake this little community to its core. But camaraderie and the redeeming power of theatre offer a thread of hope in this story of friendship, forbidden love and finding our place in the world. Winner of the 2003 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, A Man Of No Importance is the second successful collaboration by the team of Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, all of whom won Tony Awards for Ragtime . Rick Bowen - Stagestruck - 5 Stars Please visit: https://www.stagestruck.info/blog/2025/3/26/a-man-of-no-importance-lauriston-studio

< Back The Sun and I ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ 1 January 1952 to 1 January 1952 Abbott, Amy Ablewhite, Stanley Allman, William Bayliss, Tony Carter, Harold Ellis, Eric Ferguson, Alan Hamblin, Mary Holden, Margaret Kennedy, Brenda Kinsey, Judith Knowles, Margaret Meadowcroft, Pamela Pimlott, (Allman) Emmie Royle, Dudley Schofield, Daphn Sewell, Brenda Stockton, Reg Talbot, Ernest K Waterhouse, Ann Wiltshire, H John Winning, Brenda Wyton, Doreen

Previous Next Diana Provan (née Harker) Diana and her husband Joe joined the theatre in the early 1960s, and she soon proved her worth as a very talented actress. She presented many outstanding performances at the Garrick before moving on to professional theatre. She then returned to the Garrick some few years later to direct many of our plays, and once again her exceptional talent shone through with some wonderful productions. Wonderfully imaginative, artistic, dedicated and with a refusal to accept nothing but the best, she became a much loved character at the Garrick. Many actors considered Diana as the best person they ever acted with or performed for. Diana and Joe moved to their beloved Italy in the early 2000s when Joe retired, and lived there very happily, visited regularly by their children Jeremy, Julia and Nicholas and their respective families. Rick Bowen wrote this Tribute to Diana in the Sale and Altrincham Messenger in March 2013. Back to In Memoriam page

< Back The Joan Danvers ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ 1 January 1930 to 1 January 1930 Davies, Dorothy Evans, Gwynn Landon, W Eric Martin, Rita Mendelsohn, Maurice T Simmonds, Kathleen Wilkinson, John

Previous Next Audrey Hughes Audrey was a wonderful character actress, often taking on the roles of strong, powerful women. She joined the Garrick in the early 1980s, and quickly became a regular onstage. Probably her most memorable roles were as Emma Hornett (the role made famous by Peggy Mount) in Sailor Beware, and working with her best friend at the theatre, Stella Fogg , as the two murderous old ladies in Arsenic and Old Lace . Audrey also took a full part in the social life of the Garrick and appeared in many Music Halls on the Mainstage and cabarets in the Bar. Back to In Memoriam page

< Back Febtastic - GAPA Half Term Drama Workshop (FRIDAY) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ 21 February 2025 to Febtastic - The Garrick Academy of Performing Arts Half Term Drama Workshop. Join us during this February half term holiday for a day or for the full week to enjoy theatrical fun: combining music, movement, monologues and much, much, more! GAPA’s half term workshops encourage the participants to explore their creative side and promote teamwork in a safe and friendly environment. Students can learn drama skills, gain confidence and above all have fun! - Students from 6-18 years will be expected to work together, as well as individually. - 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 requested to wear clothes suitable for movement and appropriate footwear. - Students will be required to read text unaided. - £35 per day or book the whole week and receive a £25 discount. - Once you have signed up, please click on the attachment in the email you receive. You will be provided with a link to complete a 'Registration Form' . This is required before your child can gain access to the workshop.

Visiting Production Celine - My Heart Will Go On Date range Tickets £28 Age guidance Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time TBC Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more MY HEART WILL GO ON – Is the Ultimate celebration concert of the music of one of the worlds greatest iconic singers of all time- Celine Dion. This outstanding concert has been storming its way across Europe for 4 years gaining critical acclaim and outstanding reviews. Described as a “ powerhouse performance that delivers on every level…” With a live sensational band audiences are taken on a magical ride through four decades of hits that include: The Power Of Love, River Deep, It's All Coming Back To Me Now, I'm Alive, All By Myself, Because You Loved Me and the classic ballad ‘My Heart will go on’…. Visiting 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

Previous Next Phil Gleave Phil's working background didn't really indicate an interest in theatre, with his jobs including miner, fireman, coach driver and bus inspector. However, he first came to the Garrick in the late 1980s, to build sets as a member of the stage crew, and stayed to become a highly valued and legendary Stage Manager actively involved in hundreds of productions. Greatly respected by his peers, he was a straight-talking and very competent person, essential qualities in ensuring productions of the highest standard. Phil had only one obvious weakness : Jelly Babies (see picture) ... especially at Panto time. Outside the Garrick, he had a passion for diesel railway engines and worked as a volunteer at East Lancashire Railways as Responsible Officer, in charge of the running of the engines when the public was in attendance. Back to In Memoriam page