Our July 2026 production is The 39 Steps, adapted by Patick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan.

In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure!

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Ticket Prices

£14.00, concessions (benefits, seniors, Blue Light Card, Armed Services) £13.00, Under 25s £10.00

First Night Only: Buy one ticket, second ticket half price

Bench members and Friends: Free

Our September 2026 production will be Educating Rita, written by Willy Russell.

Frank is a tutor of English in his fifties whose disillusioned outlook on life drives him to drink and bury himself in his books. Enter Rita, a forthright 26 year-old hairdresser who is eager to learn. After weeks of cajoling, Rita slowly wins over the very hesitant Frank with her innate insight and refusal to accept no for an answer. Their relationship as teacher and student blossoms, ultimately giving Frank a new sense of self and Rita the knowledge she so craves. The play became a hit film with Michael Caine and Julie Walters.

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Our November 2026 production will be The Hound of the Baskervilles, adapted by R. Hamilton Wright and David Pichette from the novel by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Step into the fog‑shrouded world of Dartmoor as Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson race to unravel the chilling legend of a monstrous hound. Wright and Pichette’s The Hound of the Baskervilles transforms Conan Doyle’s classic mystery into a fast‑paced, laugh‑filled theatrical adventure, packed with suspense, quick‑fire character changes, and irresistible comic twists. A thrilling night out for anyone who loves a good scare served with a generous helping of wit.

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Our April 2026 production was Calendar Girls, based on the Miramax motion picture by Juliette Towhidi and Tim Firth.

Based on the true story that inspired a global phenomenon, this uplifting play follows a group of extraordinary women who dare to bare for a cause close to their hearts. When tragedy strikes, the ladies of the local Women’s Institute rally together to raise money in the most unconventional way—by creating a nude calendar that celebrates friendship, courage, and the power of community.

With wit, warmth, and a touch of cheeky rebellion, Calendar Girls is a celebration of everyday heroes who prove that age is just a number and bravery comes in all forms. Whether you're coming for the comedy or staying for the heartfelt moments, this is one show you won’t want to miss.

This amateur production of Calendar Girls is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd, www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Our February 2026 production was How to Date a Feminist by Samantha Ellis.

How to Date a Feminist is a witty, gender-flipping rom-com that challenges modern love with laughter and insight. A sharp, subversive romantic comedy that turns the genre on its head.

Praised as “witty, slyly provocative and downright lovely”, this play is perfect for anyone who’s ever wondered whether feminism and romance can truly coexist—or whether love is just another ideological battlefield.