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Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production The Father Psychological Drama by Florian Zeller and translated by Christopher Hampton Ran May 6, 2024 - May 11, 2024 Age guidance 14+ Venue Main House Running time 2.5 hours (inc. 20 mins interval) Tickets Price Range £10 - £16 Description The Father (Le Père) is a play about a man called Andre. Now 80 years old, Andre was once a tap dancer. He lives with his daughter Anne and her husband Antoine. Or was he an engineer whose daughter Anne lives in London with her new lover, Pierre? The thing is, he is still wearing his pyjamas, and he can’t find his watch. He is starting to wonder if he’s losing control… A sobering and realistic family story, and an unsentimental, emotionally intense look at the world through the eyes of a man experiencing dementia. The Father , in this English translation by Christopher Hampton, was commissioned by the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal, Bath and premiered in October 2014. The production transferred to the Tricycle Theatre, London, in May 2015, and subsequently to Wyndham's Theatre in the West End. The Father was awarded the Moliere Award for Best Play and the Olivier and Tony Awards for Best Actor. In 2020 a film version called The Father was released starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman, which won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, while Hopkins won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Altrincham Garrick Playhouse are proud to be supporting Together Dementia Support with this production of THE FATHER . Together Dementia Support are here to help people to live positively with Dementia in Manchester and Trafford. "Since being established in 2014, TDS has supported over 1,000 people living with Dementia and their loved ones. We currently have over 280 members and 300 carers who we support week in, week out, 52 weeks a year. For people living with Dementia, we offer a range of activities such as social groups, walking groups, arts & crafts, music and games groups, as well as one-to-one at home social activity support. For carers, we provide online and in person group support, one-to-one advice and guidance, training opportunities and a friendly ear to listen." To learn more about us and the support services we offer, visit www.TogetherDementiaSupport.org Reviews 5 Stars from Rick Bowen at Stage Struck “…richly deserved standing ovation.” Read the full review: HERE Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Contains scenes that some may find upsetting. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

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 Ian Appleyard Ian had been a member for over 50 years and spent some of his retirement as a volunteer member of the Front of House Staff. He also took on minor roles on stage in pantomimes and plays in the 1970s. 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

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production If Four Walls Told Ran Jan 4, 1920 - Jan 4, 1920 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By Edward Percy CAST Blackburn, Lydia Brierley, Norman Green, Freda Loft, J H Harold Lowe, Lois M Matthews, Marion Thwaite Owen, Gwen Pownall, Clarence Winn, Rex 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 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 Voices of Manchester Altrincham Garrick STUDIO 2025/26 Season - A Series of Manc Plays Ran Nov 11, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 Age guidance Venue STUDIO Theatre Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £13 - £15 Description Six Tales from our City A New Play by local playwright Duncan Battman Commissioned by Joseph Meighan Directed by Duncan Battman Six Monologues. Six Mancs. A Tram. A Pub. The beating heart of the greatest City. Mad Fer It. 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 Jumpers for Goalposts A hilarious and heart-warming comedy Ran May 9, 2022 - May 14, 2022 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description A hilarious and heart-warming comedy about football, friendship and finding your way. “Barely Athletic” are part of a four-team five-a-side LGBTQ+ football league which Viv, their bullish head coach, is desperate to win. Or if they can’t win, at least they should try not to lose. Chucked out of the “Lesbian Rovers” for being too bossy, she desperately tries to instil some competitive spirit into the boys. Problem is, Beardy Geoff is copping off with the opposition, Danny is nursing a painful secret, Luke only joined because he fancies Danny, and Viv’s brother-in-law Joe is trying to cope with his grief after losing his wife. Together, they might just be able to claw back up from the bottom of the league… Tom Wells’ drama bears the hallmarks of his warm comedic style, which were displayed in his previous hit play “The Kitchen Sink”, and is a paean to the virtues of friendship and love. Jumpers for Goalposts premiered at Watford Palace Theatre in 2013, before touring the UK, including a run at the Bush Theatre, London. Warning: Strong language Altrincham Garrick Playhouse is proud to support the George House Trust. Since 1985, George House Trust has been inspiring people living with HIV to live healthy, confident lives by providing HIV support, advice and advocacy services. For more information email: talk@ght.org.uk Reviews Review by Rick Bowen at Stagestruck Jumpers For Goalposts will, on the evidence of Monday night’s performance, attract a different, younger audience. For far too many years Altrincham Garrick has been seen as a safe night out for older people and the appointment of artistic director Joseph Meighan, a dynamic and adventurous twenty something, is about to change that misguided perception. A quiet revolution is taking place on Barrington Road and it feels so exciting and exhilarating to be part of it. But this theatre is working hard to get the message across that the Garrick is a theatre for everybody. All power to their elbow, say I. Jumpers for Goalposts follow the misfortunes of Barely Athletic, a five-a-side team largely made up of gay men who struggle with the basics of the beautiful game. This doesn’t stop Viv, their straight talking coach with a very short fuse, encouraging her clueless charges to try to win the league in which they play. It’s certainly a league with a difference – one team plays in drag! The play takes place in the club’s dressing room, an ideal backdrop for writer Tom Wells to delve into the private lives of the players, including a burgeoning relationship between Danny and Luke. Danny carries a secret that he feels unable to share with the childlike Luke, a lovable geek and a study in social awkwardness. Joe Meighan, who directs this engaging, absorbing and heart-warming comedy must have thought all his birthdays had come at once when Dan Ellis and Mason Lockwood turned up to audition for these roles. If anyone was ever born to play these parts it’s these two actors and Lockwood, who gets the funniest lines as Luke, displays a sense of comic timing that is simply second to none. Beverley Stuart-Cole is highly believable as Viv, Sebastian Farrell is also enjoyable as the team’s token straight man Joe, aka the keeper who couldn’t catch a cold and Lewis Sewell is perfect as the crackpot Beardy Geoff. Throughout the production the cast convinces the audience they’re watching a real football team, complete with the personality clashes you find in all organisations, sporting or otherwise. They say football is a game of two halves and that old adage can certainly be applied to Jumpers for Goalposts , with the best one liners saved for the second half. While this play contains some strong language it’s in context and gives the play a realistic feel. It’s sure to strike a chord with anyone whose set foot inside a sports club’s dressing room while not alienating those who haven’t. Great fun, with a dash of poignancy thrown in. Until May 14. Tickets are available from 0161 928 1677. Star rating **** In aid of The George House Trust. 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 Dick Whittington - The Garrick Pantomime The purrrfect Christmas treat! Ran Dec 9, 2022 - Jan 2, 2023 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description OUR FESTIVE SHOW FOR 2022/23 IS OUR PANTOMIME VERSION OF ‘DICK WHITTINGTON’ The Garrick Pantomime Paved With Gold! BOOKING NOW! Dick Whittington’s heading to that there London to seek his fame and fortune – he’s heard the streets are paved with gold! With his trusty cat by his side, he gets a job at Alderman Fitzwarren’s Store but the city is under attack from the most villainous vermin of them all; King Rat! With the help of his new love Alice, Fairy Bow Bells, Sarah the Cook and her silly son Idle Jack, will Dick be able to vanquish the vermin? Oh Yes he will! For this is a Garrick Pantomime after all! Book now for this purrfect Christmas treat – it’ll be a Whitting-tonne of fun! Reviews Rick Bowen at Stagestruck ALL good pantos live or die by their leads and in Conor Collins, who plays King Rat, the Garrick has an actor born to be a baddie. When I saw this. on its freezing cold opening night, Collins managed to provoke the audience into booing and hissing him with little effort on his part every time he walked onstage. Even big kids like me couldn’t resist the temptation to join in, even though us critics are meant to be a snooty, buttoned up bunch. At the other end of the spectrum there are the goodies. Ethan Beer as Dick and Hannah Dorothy as the evening’s love interest, Alice Fitzwarren. Unless you’ve had a sense of humour bypass you’ll find it impossible not to warm to Phil Edwards as Sarah the Cook and there’s a kooky bond between this panto natural and Daniel Ellis who plays his son, Idle Jack. I also really also enjoyed Bev Stuart Cole’s Fairy Bow Bells as the action careers towards it climax. It’s hard to believe Cole has been member at this theatre for more than 30 years, so fresh and invigorating is her performance. Tom Whalley’s script is a mixture of daft dad jokes and a healthy smattering of saucier lines which are aimed obviously at the adults and are sure to go over the heads of the kids. Pantos are a great way to introduce children to the theatre and there was dancing in the aisle during the musical numbers in the second half, courtesy of a group of tots who’d made it their mission to have a good time. Also, how good it was to escape from the pressures of modern life and enjoy an evening of unbridled fun. Until January 2. Tickets are available from 0161 928 1677 or www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk 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 Dinner with the Family Ran Jan 1, 1960 - Jan 1, 1960 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Copestake, Jane G 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 Scrooge (The Musical) Ran Dec 18, 1999 - Jan 3, 2000 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL encompasses the spirit of Christmas and here, a familiar story is faithfully retold and embellished with glorious songs and spectacle. Follow the adventures of Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and the Christmas Spirits, in this wonderful celebration of Christmas. A spectacular for all the family. Featuring Geoff Noar as Scrooge himself with a cast of Thousands! By: Leslie Bricusse Directed By: Chris Corcoran Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Previous Next Nick Johnson Nick was one of the real characters at the Garrick, who joined in the early 1960's. His forte was comedy, and he was outstanding in numerous plays such as Hay Fever , How the Other Half Loves , Having a Ball , Hobson's Choice , Lettice and Lovage , and An Ideal Husband . He was also a talented writer, writing and performing in many shows and cabarets, some of which he produced in the Garrick bar to raise funds for the STAGE Appeal. These were often zany events, but always highly entertaining. Even after he had his leg amputated, he still performed and was able to access the stage via the lift from the dressing room installed after the 1999 renovation. Nick was a great patron of the bar, where his conversations were always highly amusing. He is fondly remembered for his sense of humour and his indomitable spirit despite his handicap. Back to In Memoriam page

Return to Productions Archive The Business of Murder Ran Feb 10, 1997 - Feb 15, 1997 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Description to follow 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 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

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions The Cemetary Club (sic) Ran Jan 31, 2000 - Feb 5, 2000 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By: Ivan Menchal Directed By: Bill Clancy THE GOLDEN GIRLS - Ida, Lucille and Doris are - The Cemetary Club (sic). Every month they meet at Ida's to go and visit their respective husbands, graves. They gossip, bitch a little and prepare to become joint bridesmaids at a friend's umpteenth wedding and ... prepare for the future. A delightful comedy of romance. CAST Maureen Casket Leila Glancy Adele Singer Roger Metcalfe 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 The Desperate Hours Ran Jan 1, 1960 - Jan 1, 1960 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Allen, R Carter, Lyndsay Gee, Ian McDowall, Joyce 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 Girl on the Train A Suspense Thriller, based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins. Ran Jan 15, 2024 - Jan 20, 2024 Age guidance 14+ Venue Main House Running time 2.5 hours (inc. 20 mins interval) Tickets Price Range £10 - £16 Description Based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins and DreamWorks film. Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated. Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel – an international phenomenon selling over twenty million copies worldwide, this gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moment. Reviews https://number9reviews.blogspot.com/2024/01/amateur-theatre-review-girl-on-train.html https://northwestend.com/the-girl-on-the-train-altrincham-garrick-playhouse/ Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning This production contains some strong language and adult themes including domestic violence and alcohol abuse. Flashing and loud noises. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Ross and Rachel Home Streaming via YouTube Ran May 17, 2022 - May 22, 2022 Age guidance Suitability: 14+ Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description By James Fritz Directed by Carole Carr Performed by Fiona Primrose No one told them life was gonna be this way… 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. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Contains strong language and adult themes which some viewers may find disturbing. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Productions The Sun and I (1952) Ran May 5, 1952 - May 13, 1952 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Cast Emmie Cartwright - Amy Abbott Charles Cartwright - Reg Stockton 'Dad' - Ronald Allen His Mate - Ronnie Caress Alice - Margaret Holden Little Dunne - Sydney A. Brown Weaver - Eric Ellis Rosa Cleaver - Doreen Mullen Jennie Perks - Emmie Pimlott Ernie Brittle - John Wiltshire Joe - Edward Fielding Harry Widdowson - Wiliam Allman The Vicar - Alan Ferguson Grace Abbott - Brenda Kennedy Maud Aucott - Joyce Winning Elsie Beardmore - Judith Kinsey Vera Middleton - Doreen Wyton David Cartwright (as a boy) - Tony Bayliss David Cartwright (as a man) - Harold Carter Dora Cartwright - Ann Waterhouse Arthur Cartwright - Clifford Openshaw Will Squire - Dudley Royle Miss Hollyoak - Margaret Knowles Miss Pickering - Kathleen Colenutt Jessie Tubb - Mary Hamblin Bonsir - Peter Edwards Colonel Atkins - Arthur Lines Old Man - Ronnie Caress Pierre - Ray Deegan Schoolgirls: Jane Allen, Pamela Meadowcroft, Brenda Sewell, Daphne Schofield Footballers / Cricketers / Special Constables: Stanley Ablewhite, Ronnie Caress, Peter Edwards, Edward Fielding, Clifford Openshaw, Ernest Talbot The play produced by Edward Horton Scenes: Act I - The sitting room in the School House, Marcle, Herefordshire Scene 1 - September 1889 Scene 2 - June 1892 Act II - A schoolroom, Hinckley, Leicestershire Scene 1 - April 1905 Scene 2 - May 1905 Scene 3 - September 1907 Act III - A schoolroom, Hinckley, Leicestershire Scene 1 - September 1914 Scene 2 - July 1916 Scene 3 - Christmas Eve 1918 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 Productions Alice Thomas and Jane Ran Jan 1, 1936 - Jan 1, 1936 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Agar, Marie Alexander, Tom Billcliff, Lillian Brierley, Norman Brown, Sydney A Davenport, Alfred Fletcher, Joan Godby, Jack Gooby, Roy Hall, Irene Hall, Margaret Hughes, Geoffrey Justice, Margery King, Diana M King, John G King, M Inez Landon, Graham Litherland, Cyril L Matthews, Walter R Osborne, Edgar Pennington, Muriel Pennington, Wyn Ross, Jean Rourke, Norah J Wilson, Kathleen Willan, John P Willan, Robert M Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Previous Next Janet Slade Janet joined the Garrick in 1986. She appeared in over 70 plays on the Mainstage, in the Studio and at the Edinburgh Fringe. She was a primary school teacher who, for 14 very successful years, became heavily involved in gymnastics, primarily as a choreographer to international level. Her first protégé, Kathy Williams MBE, competed at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. After she retired from the sport, and because she had studied Drama and Dance at Didsbury College, it was natural that she should try her hand at acting. Following a successful Garrick audition, she very quickly showed her versatility by being cast in 4 productions in her first season including as 15-year-old Ruby in 'When we are Married' and as 60-year-old Aunt Edie in 'Sailor Beware'. Known as a director's dream, with immaculate comic timing, she was cast in many comedies and farces, and she used to say that one of her greatest thrills on stage was delivering a laugh line and then waiting a split second to hear the audience explode with laughter. A GMDF and NODA award winning actress, she was also heavily involved off-stage, prompting many productions, serving pints behind the bar, choreographing several musicals, and serving on the Play Selection and Casting Committee. One theatre critic wrote 'Janet Slade might be small in stature but she absolutely fills the stage'. Audiences agreed. Back to In Memoriam page

Garrick Production Punk Rock Date range Tickets £13 - £15 Age guidance 16+ Venue STUDIO Theatre Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time TBC Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more 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. 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

Visiting Production MANIA: The Abba Tribute Date range Tickets £27 Age guidance Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time TBC Group bookings Find out more Accessibility 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 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 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 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 Productions Vivat! Vivat! Regina! (2002) The Garrick's contribution to the celebrations for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II. Ran Feb 4, 2002 - Feb 9, 2002 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description The Garrick's contribution to the celebrations for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II. As our contribution we are very proud to be presenting this engrossing play by one of our premier writers. The play follows the relationship between Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I from shortly before Mary's return to Scotland, through her marriage to Darnley, Rizzio's death, the scandal over Bothwell to Mary's imprisonment and subsequent execution, with the play closing as Spain prepares its Armada. With an all-star cast and the sumptuous costumes for which the Garrick is renowned this is a celebration not to be missed. CAST Mary, Queen of Scots: Stephanie Hawthorne Claud Nau: Ian Fensome William Cecil: Terry Chandler Elizabeth I of England: Pam Nolan Robert Dudley: Martin Creevy John Knox: Hugh Everett David Rizzio: Mark Jephcott Lord Morton: Richard Frost Lord Bothwell: Bryn Thomas Lord Bishop of Durham: Frank Boylan Sir Francis Walsingham: Roger Metcalfe De Quadra: David Midgeley Davison: Mike Shaw Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley: John Keen Ruthven: Brian Stoner Lindsey: Daniel Cloran Tala: Derrick Dykins Ormiston: Alex Wilson Douglas: David Walton Falconside: Peter Coatman Court Ladies: Paula Taylor Mandy Flude Caroline Hickey Juliet Wilson Directed by Sonia Dykstra Designer: Juliet Jones Costume Design & Creation: Mike Shaw Sound Design: Robin Watkinson Sound Operator: Steve Williamson Lighting Design & Operation: Mike North Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Previous Next Derek Cleal Derek is pictured in character in A Month of Sundays by Bob Larbey (writer of the TV comedy The Good Life ). He was a versatile actor who appeared in many plays in the 1990's. Derek especially enjoyed playing comedy roles, which he excelled at, such as Colonel Von Strohm in 'Allo 'Allo . Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Frank Boylan Frank Boylan had been a member and regular performer until a couple of years before his death in 2006. His comic timing was superb - he could stop the show by just walking across the stage, as he did notably in A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum . His performance in The Diary of Anne Frank (1976/77) as Anne's father was particularly memorable for its tenderness and humility. He will be remembered mostly for being Frank : a gentle man in all senses of the words. Back to In Memoriam page

Visiting Production Sweet Caroline - The Ultimate Tribute to Neil Diamond Date range Tickets £32 Age guidance N/A Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time TBC Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more The Ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond direct from London’s Adelphi Theatre. It’s time for that night out you have been dreaming of! As we invite you to celebrate the life and work of Neil Diamond, starring the renowned tribute artist Gary Ryan, as seen on Stars in Their Eyes. The show will take you for one special evening, back to where it began. A musical journey celebrating 50 years of some of the greatest songs ever written. From Brooklyn to Hollywood, Neil Diamond has left a legacy of great songs which have been covered by every great vocalist. Spanning all genres from the reggae of Red Red Wine, through the country of Cracklin’ Rosie, and the Hollywood music of The Jazz Singer. From the producers of Fastlove and The Magic of Motown, celebrate the music that has charmed six generations as we bring you all things Diamond with a sensational live show. Enjoy all the hits such as, Forever In Blue Jeans, America, Love On The Rocks, Song Sung Blue, Hello Again, Cracklin’ Rosie, I Am. . . I Said, Beautiful Noise and, of course, the unforgettable Sweet Caroline. The good times never seemed so good! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists / estates / management companiesor similar shows. 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 David Gonet David was part of a highly-talented acting family (including Stella Gonet) and his sons Sean and Adam. He was a versatile actor who performed many times at the Garrick in the mid 2000's - he was equally comfortable with comedy, farce, musicals and serious plays. His credits on the mainstage included One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest , When We Are Married , La Cage Aux Folles , Little Shop of Horrors and Dick Barton, Special Agent . He also appeared in the panto Sleeping Beauty , as well as in the Studio theatre, and his relaxed, naturalistic style made him a pleasure to watch. Back to In Memoriam page

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

Previous Next John Chidgey John was well known on the local amateur dramatic circuit since directing his first play, A Lion in Winter , in 1967 for the Wilmslow Guild Players. He was very active with both the Guild and the Wilmslow Green Room, directing more than 30 plays and being awarded GMDF Best Director in 1991 for The Chalk Garden . He was also heavily involved with the Green Room performances at Gawsworth Hall, appearing in The Merchant of Venice and Romeo and Juliet as well as directing Henry V , Much Ado About Nothing , and Midsummer Night's Dream . John joined the Altrincham Garrick in 1996, appearing in The Crucible and Seasons Greetings, as well as directing The Business of Murder and My Night with Reg . After a break of over a decade, John returned to the Garrick to direct many plays, both on the Main Stage and in the Studio. Between 2010 and 2019 these included Fawlty Towers , An Inspector Calls , Last of the Summer Wine , Business Affairs , My Mother Said (for which he was awarded GMDF Best Director when it was performed at the Green Room) and Seasons Greetings . Back to In Memoriam page

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Kindertransport Altrincham Garrick STUDIO 2025/26 Season - A Series of Manc Plays Ran Jan 20, 2026 - Jan 27, 2026 Age guidance 12+ Venue STUDIO Theatre Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £13 - £15 Description Written by Diane Samuels Directed by Celia Bonner Between 1939 until the outbreak of World War II, nearly 10,000 Jewish children were taken from their families in Nazi-occupied Germany and sent to live with foster families in Britain. Diane Samuels’ seminal play, Kindertransport , imagines the fate of one such child. Nine-year-old Eva is taken from her home in Germany and sent to Manchester to live with the Miller family. At first, she clashes with her foster mother, Lil, but slowly a bond of trust forms between them. After she learns that her parents have failed to escape Germany, the Millers become her family, and a new identity begins to form. After the war is over, she changes her name to Evelyn and acquires British citizenship. Over thirty years later, her now grown-up daughter, Faith stumbles across some old letters in their attic and Evelyn is forced to confront her traumatic past… Samuels deftly weaves together Evelyn’s past and present as she explores the devastating impact of the Holocaust on three generations. Now widely considered a modern classic, Kindertransport has been read and studied all over the world. Age Guidance: 12+ PLEASE NOTE - The performance on Sunday 25th January starts at the earlier time of 7pm to allow for a post show Q&A session with the Holocaust Centre North. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning This production contains themes of child separation, racism, anti-Semitism, War, the Holocaust and the Nazi-regime, and trauma. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production It's A Wonderful Life A joyful story of love, hope and community based on the critically acclaimed Christmas film Ran Nov 17, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025 Age guidance Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £14 - £19 Description “You want the moon? Just say the word, and I'll throw a lasso around it and pull it down” Christmas Eve, 1946, Bedford Falls. Down-on-his-luck banker George Bailey feels life has passed him by, and he's at the end of his rope… But when George's guardian angel pays him a visit, he's amazed to discover what life in his beloved town would be like without him. Maybe it's a wonderful life, after all? Based on the critically acclaimed Frank Capra movie, which is arguably the most popular Christmas film of all time, Mary Elliott Nelson's reimagining is a joyful story of love, hope and community. A perfect way to begin the Festive period! Adapted for the Stage by: Mary Ellott Nelson Director: Barry Purves Reviews Rick Bowen - Stage Struck "While I knew exactly what was coming in act two... I felt as moved as always. This is a tribute in no small part to director Barry Purves and Jonathan Higgs who shines as George, a character who is just as angelic as the wonderfully named Clarissa Oddbody..." "Pete Grimshaw’s atmospheric music for a production that will move all who see it..." "Not to be missed" Star rating – 4.5 out of 5 Read the full review HERE Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning This production contains themes of intense financial crisis and suicide, as well as discussions of hopelessness and feeling lost, suggestions of violence, alcohol abuse and distressing arguments. Ultimately, the production is a positive and uplifting navigation through a difficult time in the main characters life journey. Age Guidance: 10+ Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Activities & Events Level 3: Intermediate/Advanced - Musical Theatre Adult Dance Date range Tickets £60 for a block of 6 classes - Tuesday 2nd June - Tuesday 14th July. There will be no class on Tuesday 23rd June. You can also pay as you go at £12 per week. Pay weekly classes will go on sale in June, but only if spaces are still available. Age guidance 18+ Venue Annexe Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time 1 hour per week Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Get Ready to Move, Dance and Have Fun at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse with our Musical Theatre Dance Classes. Perfect for anyone aged 18+ who wants to learn, improve, or simply enjoy the joy of dance. Our third weekly, block of six classes starts on Tuesday 2nd June and runs until Tuesday 14th July. There will be no class on Tuesday 23rd June. £60 for a block of 6 classes. You can also pay as you go at £12 per week. Pay weekly classes will go on sale in June, but only if spaces are still available. Spaces are limited, so secure your place now! Level 3: Intermediate / Advanced Time: 7:45pm – 8:45pm Focus: Technical precision and complex performance. A faster paced class tailored for experienced dancers with a strong technical foundation. This level is intended for those who wish to maintain a high standard of dance fitness while continuing to develop their technical proficiency and artistry. Classes led by Louise Pettitt Louise trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, graduating with a degree in dance and the performing arts. She holds a Master’s Degree in Creative Practice and Education and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. Her professional theatre credits include Cats (UK, Italy, Portugal Tours), Beauty and the Beast understudy Belle (UK Tour), Starlight Express understudy Pearl (Bochum, Germany), Verve (UK Tour), Aura Dance Company (UK), and Cinemagique (Costa Cruises). Television and recording credits include Casualty 1909 (BBC), Nightmare in Suburbia (Nine Lives Media), Holland’s Meat Pies Commercial (MTP), and Starlight Express New Songs (Universal Music). Louise has choreographed numerous shows and musicals for leading vocational dance and performing arts colleges, including Move it , Sadler’s Wells Making Moves , Rambert Elements , Chicago (Waterside Arts), A Chorus Line , Guys and Dolls , The Phantom of the Opera , and Scrooge! The Musical . She has held prestigious roles as a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader at leading Higher Education institutions. Her choreography for Altrincham Garrick Playhouse includes A Chorus Line , Beautiful , Merrily We Roll Along , Chitty Chitty Bang Bang , The Sound of Music , and Priscilla Queen of the Desert . Musical Movement and Beginner classes are also available to book. So whether you’re taking your first dance steps or looking to brush up your skills, there’s a place for you at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse Musical Theatre Dance Classes . Come move, dance, and discover your rhythm ! 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

Previous Next Maureen Casket The Garrick has had very few members as supportive as Maureen and her husband Maurice. She was an absolute firebrand with so much energy that she could make you tired just watching her. She was a talented actor and director, known in theatres both professionally and amateur throughout the region as an enthusiastic supporter of performing arts. In her latter years she contributed to the Garrick mainly as a member of the Play Selection and Casting Committee and as a director of plays but, when she took to the Garrick stage every now and then, everyone was reminded of her exceptional talent as an actor. Back to In Memoriam page

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

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

Visiting Production The Take That Experience Date range Tickets £25.50 - £27.50 Age guidance - Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time 1 hour 50 minutes (including 20 minute interval) Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more The UK’s Number 1 tribute to Take That - The Take That Experience is ready to relight your fire!!! 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 the ultimate tribute act with their best show yet! Wowing audiences everywhere they go with their amazing vocals, replica costumes and electrifying dance routines, they continue to successfully recreate the magic of Take That with the ‘Greatest Hits Tour’. Join Gary, Howard, Mark, Jason and of course the ultimate entertainer Robbie for an evening of hit after hit, that has earned Take That iconic status and without doubt the title of the UK’s favourite boy band. The Take That Experience has been endorsed by Nigel Martin Smith, Take That’s original manager as the closest thing to Take That. The Take That Experience perform all the classic songs you know and love from the 90s through to the present, including smash hits Pray, Relight My Fire, Patience, Shine , These Days and Giants ! The show also features a solo set from the one and only "Robbie Williams" who brings alive firm fan favourite songs Angels , Rock DJ, Candy and of course Let me Entertain you to an already explosive show! The boys don’t just give you a night you’ll Never Forget ... they give you The Take That Experience! Visiting Production Book Tickets Wed 15 Oct Last few left 00:00 Show more times Trailer Reviews “A show you will never forget!” Audience Member “The closest thing to Take That ” Nigel Martin Smith (Take That’s original manager) “An experience you won’t want to end ” The Stage 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 Production RELAXED PERFORMANCE of Goldilocks & The Three Bears A rip-ROARing Panto FUR all the Family! Ran Dec 13, 2025 Age guidance 3+ Venue Main House Running time Tickets Price Range £15 - £19 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 of Goldilocks and the Three Bears will provide the same fantastical Pantomime 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. Reviews Stage Struck - Rick Bowen "...a cast who made it their mission to ensure the kids, even the big ones, left the theatre with a smile on their faces." Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Previous Next Ian Crownshaw Ian was Head of Lighting for several seasons in the 1980s and 90s. The first play he worked on was Joking Apart by Alan Ayckbourn, in 1981. Highly committed to the Garrick, he built up a departmental team, was keen on installing new tech into the theatre, designed some sets, and acted as an ASM occasionally. He was also heavily involved with Alistair Donkin's Gilbert and Sullivan Society, one of the annual visiting societies to the theatre. Back to In Memoriam page

Visiting Production The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna Date range Tickets £23 - £28 Age guidance Kids and family of all ages are welcome. Audience ages vary from young people to adults. Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time 1 hour 50 minutes (inc. 20 min interval) Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this ENCHANTED tribute show featuring the incredible: Xenna as Taylor. A celebration of the iconic pop sensation's music, style, and unrivalled stage presence. Xenna embodies every essence of Taylor Swift, capturing her voice, signature looks, and magnetic charisma. Audiences will be transported through Taylor's world as they sing along to timeless classics from "Love Story," "Blank Space," and "Shake It Off," to “Fortnight” and “The Tortured Poets Department”. With dancers and replica costumes, showcasing Swift's distinctive looks. The show now spans all 12 eras, including songs from the latest Album - Opalite, Fate of Ophelia and The Life of a Showgirl . This new era adds glamour and storytelling sparkle to the set, celebrating every chapter of Taylor’s talents. Whether you're a die-hard Swiftie or simply love great music, this is the ultimate homage to one of the biggest stars in the world. Get ready to relive Taylor Swift's greatest hits in a show that's as close to the real thing as it gets! VIP Ticket Holders - Please Note that VIP Meet and Greet takes place 1 hour before the show, and ticket holders will meet Xenna, get the chance to questions, get a selfie and a free poster. 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

Visiting Production JUDGE JACKIE: Disorder in the Court Date range Tickets £14 - £16 Age guidance 14+ Mild Adult Themes Venue Studio Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time TBC Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Book & Lyrics by Christopher Dimond Music by Michael Kooman Directed by Greg Skipworth Musical comedy justice is about to be served! Judge Jackie rules her courtroom with an iron fist, presiding over a series of chaotic (and downright bizarre) cases on American TV. She’s queen of the screen until her stardom’s threatened by a brash studio executive, who plans to boost her ratings by adding some L-O-V-E to the court. Whilst her loyal and doting bailiff tries to keep their reality show on the road, the fierce judge must learn to juggle the ludicrous laws of love, whilst dealing with hapless members of the public. This outrageous courtroom comedy is crammed with catchy tunes, clever lyrics and a host of larger-than-life characters. The defence rests, it’s a musical must-see! Produced by Side by Side Productions, who return to the Altrincham Garrick following their sell-out run of the high-flying British musical comedy, JET SET GO! in 2025. 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

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production The Audience Innovative, multi-award winning play by the acclaimed writer Peter Morgan Ran May 20, 2024 - May 25, 2024 Age guidance 10+ Venue Main House Running time 2.5 hours (inc. 20 mins interval) Tickets Price Range £10 - £16 Description “Every week the Queen of the United Kingdom has a private audience with her Prime Minister. It is not an obligation. It is a courtesy extended by the Prime Minister to bring her Majesty up to speed.” Spanning sixty years from the 1950s through to the 21st century, Peter Morgan’s The Audience vividly illustrates what might have happened between the late Queen Elizabeth II and her Prime Ministers behind closed doors during their weekly meetings. From young mother to grandmother, these private audiences chart the arc of the second Elizabethan Age. Politicians come and go through the revolving door of electoral politics, while Queen Elizabeth II remained constant, waiting to welcome her next Prime Minister. A creative mix of historical evidence, back room gossip and literary imaginings, this play is a witty, thought provoking and a highly entertaining piece of unmissable theatre. The Audience has received sell out runs in both London and on Broadway. Altrincham Garrick Playhouse are thrilled to present this multi-award winning play by the acclaimed writer Peter Morgan (“The Queen ” and Netflix’s “The Crown ”). Reviews Rick Bowen from Stagestruck describes 'The Audience' as "Stunning" Read the full review here: https://www.stagestruck.info/blog/2024/5/21/the-audience-altrincham-garrick Paul Wilcox from North West End UK describes 'The Audience' as a “…sumptuous and informative production sprinkled with excellent performances.” Read the full review here: https://northwestend.com/the-audience-altrincham-garrick-playhouse/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2cYFmwDQs-aTXoHNexgWObyHa--NTlh_9jxNxKTwqojj3E3dYB0zrUy0M_aem_AXSz5EBZdHoPxBRAcxAtoVQLNMt27Csig-zOgZDaWqi9m2U_J7MXr6O-GuEzakcIpbx2prUkQ7YQFQq3SQacV88b 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 The New Gossoon Ran Jan 1, 1939 - Jan 1, 1939 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description Hall, Irene Howat, Robert (Bob) A Lucius, Olive Roberts, Eunice Robinson, Dorothy A Worthington, J D Note: although we can't confirm when this play was produced, it is believed to have the last one staged by the Garrick before the theatre closed due to World War II. Reviews Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Previous Next Jim Luckett Jim was a member of the Garrick for over 35 years, starting in the 1950s. He was an Honorary Life Member and a very hard-working volunteer, having served on most committees both Front of House and Backstage, as well as appearing in many plays. He won a Manchester Evening News Oscar in 1960 for his performance in Hot Summer Night and also appeared in The Rainmaker, which was the first Garrick play to win MEN's "Best Play" Oscar in 1958. This was a time when the MEN took a keen interest in amateur theatre ... sadly no longer the case. Back to In Memoriam page

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 Relaxed Performance of Jack & The Beanstalk RELAXED PERFORMANCE includes reduced on stage sound & lighting, no loud bangs, auditorium lights on. Ran Dec 14, 2024 Age guidance 3+ Venue Main House Running time TBC Tickets Price Range £14 - £18 Description Jack & The Beanstalk Pantomime 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 of Jack and the Beanstalk will provide the same fantastical Pantomime 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. Reviews Peter Ruddick - North West End UK "Professional, gorgeous and delightful" Read the full review HERE Rick Bowen - StageStruck Read the full review HERE Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning RELAXED PERFORMANCE Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive

Return to Productions Archive Garrick Production Present Laughter (2022) Lighthearted Comedy Ran Feb 28, 2022 - Mar 5, 2022 Age guidance Venue Running time Tickets Price Range Description CANCELLED PRODUCTION Unfortunately, our production of “Present Laughter” by Noel Coward has had to be cancelled due to an illness within the cast. The illness is not related to Covid-19 and this does not affect any other production. If you have already booked tickets to see this production, we are terribly sorry to disappoint you as we know you will have been looking forward to your visit. Our Box Office staff will be contacting everyone to advise you of your options. Please do not contact us, we will contact you as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. Best wishes, Sarah Reilly (Operations Director) & Joseph Meighan (Artistic Director) By Noel Coward Directed by Carole Carr At the centre of his own universe sits matinee idol Garry Essendine: suave, hedonistic and too old, says his wife, to be having numerous affairs. His life is spiralling out of control… He is plagued with worry about his looming theatrical tour of Africa, being middle aged, his receding hairline and the friends who bring their bizarre problems to him. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis, as his sprawling myriad of relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching. Noël Coward’s Present Laughter premiered in the early years of the Second World War just as such privileged lives were threatened with fundamental social change but now this play is a surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness and, of course, is extremely funny! 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 Crucible A gripping drama by Arthur Miller about hysteria, fear and the Salem witch trials Ran May 11, 2026 - May 17, 2026 Age guidance 12 + Venue Main House Running time 3 hours (including interval) Tickets Price Range £13 - £18 Description THE CRUCIBLE By Arthur Miller Directed by Joseph Meighan “We are what we always were…” Betty Parris lies in a trance after a childish game spins out of control, and accusations of witchcraft are quickly manipulated by those with something to gain. However, when false allegations reach fever pitch, the devout community of Salem, Massachusetts descends into a cauldron of hysteria, manipulation and paranoia it can never return from… What lies are the townspeople prepared to tell themselves in order to survive? Speak of the devil and he appears. Nobody is safe. Written in the 1950s when the insidious fear of communism gripped America, “The Crucible ” is a devastating portrayal of the human cost of tyranny and vengeance, and a timeless warning to us all. An intense and revolutionary piece by Arthur Miller (Death of A Salesman, A View From The Bridge, All My Sons) - inspired by the 1692 Witch Trials in Salem. This play appears on the recommended Secondary School Reading List. Post Q&A's are available for Schools. Please contact our box office for more information. Reviews 5 STARS - Rick Bowen “This is Altrincham Garrick’s production of the season for me. Three compelling hours in the presence of a cast dripping with talent. Totally unmissable.” Read the full review by StageStruck CLICK HERE The Crucible at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse "shifts attention away from political allegory and towards the intimate failures that allow hysteria to flourish" Read the full review from Paul Wilcox at North West End UK CLICK HERE WATCH OUR TRAIlER - HERE Gallery Trailer Trigger Warning This production contains depictions of physical violence, very loud noises, themes of racism, and references to sex, violence, emotional abuse, torture, hanging and child loss. Documents related to this Production View the Programme View the Advertising Poster Return to Productions Archive