Blame and Shame - a play by Rosemary Hill

Fri 20 NovDoors 19:00

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

York House Centre · Stony Stratford

York House Theatre Collective, in collaboration with The Play’s The Thing Theatre Company, presents Oscar Wilde’s timeless comedy: The Importance of Being Earnest Prepare for an evening of sharp wit, outrageous misunderstandings, double lives, romantic complications and some of the most gloriously ridiculous characters ever created for the stage. And joining the cast is acclaimed actor Ian Reddington, whose career spans more than four decades across stage, film and television, with credits including Highlander, Doctor Who, EastEnders, Coronation Street, Shameless, Benidorm and Vera. Presented as a rehearsed play reading, this special collaboration brings together professional theatre-makers for an entertaining and intimate evening celebrating one of the greatest comedies in the English language. Expect laughter. Expect wit. Expect Wilde. Whether you're a lifelong theatre lover or simply looking for a great night out, come and enjoy the wonderfully absurd world of The Importance of Being Earnest at York House. Friday 20th November

Comedy

Sat 5 DecDoors 20:00

THE BIGHEAD

York House Centre · Stony Stratford

Get ready for a night of Original Roots Reggae & Ska as The Bighead bring their infectious sound to York House! Based in Northampton and formed in 2009 by songwriter Mark Da Costa, The Bighead have been bringing their own blend of roots reggae and ska to audiences across the UK and Europe for over a decade. They’ve shared stages with some of the biggest names in the original 2-Tone scene, including The Beat, The Selecter and Bad Manners, as well as playing a memorable show with Madness at Northampton’s County Cricket Ground. With three albums and a single released through independent label Heavy Product, plus a strong following on the Berlin reggae scene, The Bighead are guaranteed to bring plenty of energy, rhythm and good vibes to York House. All proceeds from this event will be going to the York House 'Building for Our Future' fundraising campaign. A huge thank you to Mark and the band for giving their time and talent to support our fundraising. We will be running a York House bar at this event - selling lager, beers, wines, some spirits in cans and soft drinks - with all profits going to York House. Original Roots Reggae & Ska Live music Dancing encouraged! York House Centr...

Gigs

Fri 18 DecDoors 19:00

STONYBRASS WORKS – CHRISTMAS AT YORK HOUSE!

York House Centre · Stony Stratford

We’re incredibly excited to welcome Stony Brass Works to York House for the very first time, bringing together an amazing line-up of powerhouse musicians from Milton Keynes, Stony Stratford and beyond. This is going to be a fantastic mix of explosive pop anthems, re-imagined classics and a whole lot of Christmas magic - with a festive twist! Expect the incredible sound of live brass as Stony Brass Works take on familiar favourites and give them a fresh, powerful and unexpected edge. And, of course, there’ll be plenty of Christmas favourites too… A Christmas Singalong! They’ll be playing a fantastic selection of Christmas songs and much-loved carols, with the words provided so everyone can join in and sing along. And what’s Christmas without a little festive indulgence? Warm up with a delicious hot mulled wine Enjoy a traditional mince pie Our bar will be open throughout the evening, serving a selection of drinks So grab your friends, get into the Christmas spirit and settle in for a brilliant evening of music, singing, drinks and festive cheer at York House. All ticket sales for this event will be going to York House. A HUGE thank you to Stony Brassworks for donating thei...

Gigs

Sun 31 Jan 2027Doors 14:30

Blame and Shame - a play by Rosemary Hill

York House Centre · Stony Stratford

A new play by Rosemary Hill about women who are blamed and shamed if they do not meet society’s ideal of femininity. The play focusses on two very different women – Catherine Hogarth (the wife of Charles Dickens) who was labelled an unfit mother by Dickens himself and Christine Keeler who became known as the “Temptress who rocked the Empire” in the Profumo affair which eventually brought down the Macmillan government. She was nineteen. Profumo was forty six, but it was apparently all Keeler’s fault! Over 16. References to sex and violence. Tickets £12.00 or £10.00 (concessions - unwaged) from https://wegottickets.com/ Rosemary is generously donating all ticket money to York House’s "Building for the future campaign", and all profits from the bar will be added to that. Doors open 7.00pm (Saturday) and 2.30pm Sunday) and of course, there will be a York House bar offering real ale, cider, lager, wine and soft drinks More information from [email protected] or www.playsthethingtheatrecompany.co.uk For more details about York House email [email protected] or have a look at the York House website: www.york-house.org.uk

Theatre

Sat 30 Jan 2027Doors 14:00

The Little Mermaid

East Methodist Church Hall · Didsbury

Aria the mermaid wants nothing more than to explore the surface world above against the wishes of her father King Neptune. Following a ferocious storm, the handsome Prince Evan is saved from the sea by the little mermaid and she falls instantly in love. Meanwhile in the murky depths of the ocean, the evil tentacled Octavia is plotting to seize the throne of Atlantis by stealing Aria's voice and Neptune's all-powerful trident. With the help of a crabby crustacean, a silly seagull and a whole shoal of fishy friends, will Aria find her true love on dry land and save both her heart and her home? Dive in and find out in 'The Little Mermaid' – a 'fin-tastic' pantomime 'tail' for buoys and gulls of all ages! ** Please note, kids for a quid must have minimum one adult per 4 children**

Theatre

Sat 30 Jan 2027Doors 15:00

Cinderella – A Magical Family Pantomime!

Village Hall · Naseby

Get ready for a magical adventure packed with laughter, music, mischief and mayhem! Join us at Naseby Village Hall for a fabulous new production of Cinderella, an original pantomime written by Dee Dee Bee and directed by Jo Clarke. Meet the wicked stepmother, her two horrible daughters, the charming Prince and, of course, the lovable Buttons! With hilarious comedy, singing, dancing and plenty of audience participation, this is traditional family pantomime at its very best! Will Cinderella get to the ball? Will good triumph over evil? There's only one way to find out! 🎭 Friday 29th January 2027 – 7pm 🎭 Saturday 30th January 2027 – 3pm & 7pm 🎟️ Adults £12 | Children £7 Book now – because you SHALL go to the ball! ✨

Theatre

Sat 30 Jan 2027Doors 18:30

An evening with Warren Gatland & Ryan Jones

The Patti · Swansea

Theatre

Sun 31 Jan 2027Doors 19:00

Defying Gravity - West End Women

Congress Theatre · Eastbourne

Theatre