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

Sat 30 Jan 2027Doors 19:00

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

Sun 31 Jan 2027Doors 19:00

Defying Gravity - West End Women

Congress Theatre · Eastbourne

Theatre

Sun 7 Feb 2027Doors 19:00

Tales Tattled & Told

The Stables at the Bull Hotel · Milton Keynes

Tales Tattled & Told is proud to present Stony Stratford's own Stephen Hobbs as we celebrate National Storytelling Week in conjunction with StonyWords Literary Festival! Hosted by Lynette Hill. With folk music by local legends Rivermouse! Plus the joyous stories of Pete Boyce and the one and only Terrie Howey-Moore. And, fingers crossed, the newly cloaked Bard of Stony Stratford. This event is intended for ages 16 and older. Doors open at 7 pm for a 7:30 pm start and a 9:30ishpm finish. Tickets are £12 online through WeGotTickets.com and at the door. This event takes place in the Stables Bar, the Bull Hotel, High Street, Stony Stratford. Alcoholic and soft drinks will be available from the bar. Contact Lynette Hill at [email protected].

Theatre

Wed 10 Feb 2027Doors 19:00

Noir at the Bar - Not for the Faint Hearted

Charlie's Loft · Glasgow

Are you ready for part 5 of Daydreams' Noir at the Bar? Come along to listen to thrilling and chilling tales from some of the UK's best crime writers at Charlies' Loft in Milngavie! Expect dark readings intended to make your blood curdle with a Valentine's theme..... Hosts and readers to be confirmed very soon! Get your early bird ticket while you can - this one is always a sell-out! ** Please note access to the venue is up two sets of stairs - there is no lift**

TheatreLiterature

Sat 13 Feb 2027Doors 14:45

Frogs in Bogs

Assembly Rooms · Presteigne

Superhero frog plumbers, Turner and Constable, must crack a contamination crime, smash the MEGACLOG and defeat the evil Cwac Ty Bach in this blockbusting amphibian comedy caper. Scrub your spanners! Polish your plungers - Frogs in Bogs need you! Theatre and Arts Reviews: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Frogs in Bogs is a delightfully chaotic family show that embraces silliness with complete confidence, delivering plenty of laughs while sneaking in an important environmental message. Created by female-led theatre company Familia, this amphibian adventure follows superhero frog plumbers Turner and Constable as they battle contamination, confront the monstrous Megaclog and take on the villainous Cwac-Tŷ-Bach in a mission to save the waterways.

Theatre