What’s On

Stafford Gotta Sing

Mon 24 Feb 2020 To Fri 28 Feb 2020

Over 30 school choirs, from across the Stafford and Stone district, will be performing on various nights. ...

12 Film Membership

Tue 25 Feb 2020

Sorry We Missed You

Tue 25 Feb 2020

Stafford Film Theatre presents a screening of Sorry We Missed You. Ken Loach / UK 2019 / 101 min / Cert 15....

The Amazing Maurice and his educated rodents

Wed 26 Feb 2020 To Fri 28 Feb 2020

Counterfeit Seventies

Sat 29 Feb 2020

Having toured extensively with The Counterfeit Sixties show they now bring you their unique Seventies show from a decade of glam rock through to new wave music, and everything in between.

California Dreamin'

Sun 1 Mar 2020

Featuring the greatest hits from the flower power era with the music of The Mama's and The Papa's and more.

4 Film Membership

Tue 3 Mar 2020

The Farewell

Tue 3 Mar 2020

Stafford Film Theatre presents a screening of The Farewell. Lulu Wang / China, USA 2019 / 98 min / Cert PG ...

Circus of Horrors

Wed 4 Mar 2020

The new Circus of Horrors show will be a celebration of the 25 years and will include an amazing amalgamation of acts, driven by a rock n roll sound scape, a show that will have you sat on the edge of your seat when not falling off it with laughter...

Hanneke Rouw

Thu 5 Mar 2020

Dutch cellist Hanneke Rouw brings her Netherlands, Italy, Germany, and UK tour to the Gatehouse this year. ...

John Shuttleworth's Back

Thu 5 Mar 2020

‘John Shuttleworth's Back’... is giving him trouble.

Friends - The Musical Parody

Fri 6 Mar 2020

Friends! The Musical Parody celebrates and pokes fun at the wacky misadventures of the group of 20-something pals we love from the hit TV show as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990’s Manhattan (age guidance 16+)

Purple Zeppelin

Sat 7 Mar 2020

They blow the roof off every time we have them, so we couldn’t wait to invite them back again! Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin!!!

Stafford Music School Annual Concert 2020

Sun 8 Mar 2020

Students from Stafford Music School will showcase their talents and perform a variety of songs with a full ...

Kojo Anim presents The Taxi Tour

Mon 9 Mar 2020

Join 2019 BGT Golden Buzzer comedy star Kojo Anim on his debut UK Tour.

Knives Out

Tue 10 Mar 2020

Stafford Film Theatre presents a screening of Knives Out. Rian Johnson / USA 2019 / 130 min / Cert 12A. Th...

Phillip Pullmans Grimm Tales

Wed 11 Mar 2020 To Fri 13 Mar 2020

Clare Teal Big Mini Big Band

Thu 12 Mar 2020

Award winning jazz vocalist and Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal and her BIG Mini Big Band go from strength to strength

ICONS

Sat 14 Mar 2020 To Sun 15 Mar 2020

Students from Spotlight Academy make a welcome return to the Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford with their latest ...

Honeyland

Tue 17 Mar 2020

Stafford Film Theatre presents a screening of Honeyland. Tamara Kotevska and Ljubomir Stefanov / Macedonia ...

Arthur Doherty Band

Tue 17 Mar 2020

The Arthur Doherty band are delighted to be back in the MET to help you celebrate St Patrick’s Day with th...

Zog

Wed 18 Mar 2020 To Thu 19 Mar 2020

Freckle Productions and Rose Theatre Kingston present ZOG, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Large...

The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe

Wed 18 Mar 2020 To Thu 19 Mar 2020

Monroe as we’ve never seen her before: alone in her bedroom, in dressing gown and slippers; no glitz, no gl...

Lipstick on Your Collar

Sat 21 Mar 2020

Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor. As seen in London's West End Lipstick On Your Collar is back with a brand new show...

Comedy in the MET March 2020

Sat 21 Mar 2020

Comedy in the MET this March.

Francis Rossi - I Talk Too Much

Sun 22 Mar 2020

Expect laughter, revelations, tales involving some of the giants of music, exclusive video clips, snatches of classic tunes and a great night out. VIP tickets available by contacting the Box Office directly.

Cyrano de Bergerac

Mon 23 Mar 2020

Encore showing on the big screen of NTLive's play by Edmond Rostand, in a new version by Martin Crimp, dire...

Dirty God

Tue 24 Mar 2020

Stafford Film Theatre presents a screening of Dirty God. Sacha Polak / UK, Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium 20...

Beauty and the Beast

Thu 26 Mar 2020 To Sat 28 Mar 2020

Summer School Auditions AGES 7 - 12 (2020)

Sun 29 Mar 2020

Applications are now open for Summer School auditions on 29th March, for Into the Woods.

Summer School Auditions AGES 13 - 21 (2020)

Sun 29 Mar 2020

Applications are now open for Summer School auditions on 29th March, for Into the Woods.

Theatre Tots 2020

Mon 30 Mar 2020

Music, stories and movement for ages 6 months to 6 years. Join Georgie for a morning of discovery and fun, ...

Monos

Tue 31 Mar 2020

Stafford Film Theatre presents a screening of Monos. Alejandro Landes / Spain, UK 2019 / 102 min / Cert 15 ...

Flint Street Nativity

Tue 31 Mar 2020 To Fri 3 Apr 2020

RUSSELL KANE: THE FAST AND THE CURIOUS

Wed 1 Apr 2020

He’s back. The keenly awaited brand-new tour show is here. Packing more energy than a Duracell factory, Russell’s RS Turbo laugh engine will motor through love, family and life

Henning Wehn: Get On With It

Thu 2 Apr 2020

Surely the German Comedy Ambassador hasn't bosched out yet another new show? And what's he still doing here anyway?

The ELO Tribute Show

Fri 3 Apr 2020

A brand new show celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and E.L.O.

PCA First Timers

Sat 4 Apr 2020

PCA Saxon Classic

Sun 5 Apr 2020

Tom Rosenthal : Manhood

Mon 6 Apr 2020

Let the beaky boy from Friday Night Dinner (Channel 4) and Plebs (ITV2) tell you the story of how he spent ...

Woman at War

Tue 7 Apr 2020

Stafford Film Theatre presents a screening of Woman at War. Benedikt Erlingsson / France, Iceland, Ukraine,...

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Fri 10 Apr 2020 To Sat 11 Apr 2020

From the writers of the hit comedy Hormonal Housewives, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun is the brand-new musical comedy show that does exactly what it says on the tin.

Bait

Tue 14 Apr 2020

Stafford Film Theatre presents a screening of Bait. Mark Jenkin / UK 2019 / 89 min / Cert 15. Tensions si...

100% Simon Brodkin

Tue 14 Apr 2020

After three hugely successful BBC series as Lee Nelson, multiple sell-out tours and various court appearances following world-famous stunts on Theresa May, Sepp Blatter, Donald Trump, Kanye West and Britain’s Got Talent, the award-winning comedian...

Nick Butter

Thu 16 Apr 2020

An Evening with Nick Butter – The Tales of an Extraordinary World First Expedition. Nick is best known f...

Andy Parsons: Healing The Nation

Thu 16 Apr 2020

‘Cracking adlibbing…a joke-rich rallying call for a better Britain’ THE GUARDIAN 'Coruscating live per...

Magic of Motown 2020

Fri 17 Apr 2020

Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town

Stafford Litfest Writing, Geology and Fiction

Sat 18 Apr 2020

Stafford Litfest Children's Time

Sat 18 Apr 2020

Stafford Litfest Marketing, Poets and Prizes

Sat 18 Apr 2020

The Manfreds

Sat 18 Apr 2020

Hits, Jazz & Blues Tour. The '60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the fines...

Comedy in the MET April 2020

Sat 18 Apr 2020

Join us for a night of outstanding stand-up in our very own MET Studio. Line-up to be confirmed and subject...

Sarah McQuaid

Sun 19 Apr 2020

Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Ards International Guitar Festival “Her subtle mastery onstage launches her straight into my fave shows ever.” — Huffington Post

David Harper Unexpected Tales!

Mon 20 Apr 2020

Known for his brightly coloured trousers. David Harper is a historian and antiques presenter on BBC TV. Thi...

Parasite

Tue 21 Apr 2020

Stafford Film Theatre presents a screening of Parasite. Bong Joon-ho / South Korea 2019 / 132 min / Cert 1...

Stafford Gotta Dance

Wed 22 Apr 2020 To Sat 25 Apr 2020

Once again over 25 Schools from all over Stafford and Stone descend upon the Stage for the 2020 Schools Got...

David Baddiel Trolls not the Dolls 2020

Sun 26 Apr 2020

The follow up to his acclaimed shows Fame: Not The Musical, and My Family: Not The Sitcom

Stand By Me

Mon 27 Apr 2020 To Thu 30 Apr 2020

GYT Membership renewal Grp. 3/4

Tue 28 Apr 2020

GYT Membership renewal Grp 1/2

Wed 29 Apr 2020

Made in Dagenham

Wed 29 Apr 2020 To Sat 2 May 2020

Its EXTRAORDINARY what ORDINARY people can do! Inspired by a true story and based on the hit movie, Made...

Knot Festival Pass

Fri 1 May 2020

Menopause the Musical 2

Sun 3 May 2020

Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Nicole Barber-Lane (Hollyoaks), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty), and Nic...

Spitfire Solo

Sun 3 May 2020

June 2000 - for eighty-year old Peter Walker, ex-Battle of Britain pilot, an unexpected new challenge is ab...

So Long My Son

Tue 5 May 2020

Stafford Film Theatre presents a screening of So Long My Son. Xiaoshuai Wang / China 2019 / 185 min / Cert ...

The Witching Hour

Tue 5 May 2020

Montague Rhodes James returns with another selection of unsettling tales of antiquarian terror! Brave the h...

I, Elizabeth

Thu 7 May 2020 To Fri 8 May 2020

1568: At a vital but volatile crossroads in history a young queen steps from the shadows to reveal her thoughts on marriage, succession, religion and war. But time is against her…

VE Day Concert

Thu 7 May 2020

VE Day concert in aid of SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity. Join us to celebrate VE DAY and help us support ...

Chris Ramsey, Carl Hutchinson

Fri 8 May 2020

Counterfeit Sixties

Sat 9 May 2020

Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era.

A Month of Sundays

Tue 12 May 2020 To Sat 16 May 2020

A comedy about the difficulties inherent in growing old. Cooper, who’s in a nursing home rather than become...

Dracula

Tue 12 May 2020

This show is a luxurious visual feat, blurring the boundaries of contemporary ballet and performance art, f...

Only Fools and Boycie

Wed 13 May 2020

An intimate evening with Only Fools And Horses actor John Challis.

A Tribute to Amy

Thu 14 May 2020

Come and celebrate with us the life and music of one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time, Amy Winehouse.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Blue Film

Tue 19 May 2020

Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from the world’s most p...

The Real Full Monty 2020

Thu 21 May 2020 To Sat 23 May 2020

Matt Forde: Brexit, Pursued by a Bear

Thu 21 May 2020

Join Britain's leading political comedian as he once again promises his last show as an EU citizen. As seen...

Comedy in the MET May 2020

Sat 23 May 2020

Join us for a night of outstanding stand-up in our very own MET Studio. Line-up to be confirmed and subject...

The Opera Boys

Sun 24 May 2020

The Opera Boys return with a brand new show for 2020, featuring the biggest songs from the West End and Bro...

Horrible Histories - The Worst of Barmy Britain

Wed 27 May 2020

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourse...

Joel Dommett - Unapologetic (If that's okay?)

Thu 28 May 2020

Join Joel as he brings you bang up to date on his life since his last live show! He has become a regula...

Ansell's Les Musicals

Fri 29 May 2020

'Ansell's Les Musicals' Live Concert Tour is the ultimate celebration of Musical Theatre. Jonathan Ansel...

Andante - "Blowin in the Wind"

Fri 29 May 2020

Andante Live presents “Blowin’ in the Wind”. Combining the vocal harmonies of Vee and Mark, these outstandi...

The Upbeat Beatles

Sat 30 May 2020

Come and relive the iconic music of arguably the most influential band ever!

Dragons & Mythical Beasts

Tue 2 Jun 2020 To Wed 3 Jun 2020

Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interacti...

The Rolling Stones Story

Sat 6 Jun 2020

Celebrating the World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band. Let’s Spend The Night Together in the company of Mick and the boys and experience a truly authentic Rolling Stones spectacle.

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice

Sun 7 Jun 2020

Strictly Come Dancing favourite, Giovanni Pernice, is back with a BRAND NEW show for 2020, GIOVANNI PERNICE...

An Evening with Marvin Gaye

Fri 12 Jun 2020

Let’s get it on with a special evening of the ‘Prince of Soul’ with the velvet falsetto, Marvin Gaye. Expect stunning soulful vocals from the charismatic Wayne Hernandez, incredible harmonies and infectious energy...

The Quo Experience

Sat 13 Jun 2020

The UK’s Number One Status Quo Tribute Show! “An excellent show, really capturing the essence of the Quo...

The Joni Mitchell Songbook

Sat 13 Jun 2020

The music of Joni Mitchell is celebrated in this performance of some of her best-loved songs.

That'll be the Day

Tue 16 Jun 2020 To Wed 17 Jun 2020

Prepare for a nostalgia extravaganza as the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety performance returns with the BEST...

Great Balls of Fire - The Class of 55

Thu 18 Jun 2020

The producers of The Roy Orbison Story are proud to present a brand-new production for 2020 featuring the i...

Comedy in the MET June 2020

Sat 20 Jun 2020

Join us for a night of outstanding stand-up in our very own MET Studio. Line-up to be confirmed and subject...

Puppetry of the Penis

Sat 20 Jun 2020

Australia’s greatest theatrical export, Puppetry Of The Penis is celebrating their 20th Anniversary with th...

The Welkin

Tue 23 Jun 2020

Encore screening of NTLive's new play by Lucy Kirkwood. One life in the hands of 12 women. Rural Suff...

Romeo and Juliet

Thu 25 Jun 2020 To Sat 11 Jul 2020

Amid violence and bitter divisions, two young people find hope in an all-consuming love. In its 30th anniversary year, Stafford Shakespeare returns with this powerful classic, from the team who brought you The Merchant of Venice. Age suitability 11+

The Illegal Eagles

Fri 26 Jun 2020

The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute returns in 2020 for another outstanding show promising more of the...

The Chicago Blues Brothers - A Night at the Movies

Sat 27 Jun 2020

Direct from London’s west end, join the Chicago Blues Brothers and their 11 piece band, for a brand new 2-h...

Forbidden Nights

Fri 3 Jul 2020

Fantasies don’t come any better than this with sizzling new acts and stunning routines.

Wind in the Willows

Wed 8 Jul 2020 To Sat 11 Jul 2020

Bonnie & Clyde

Tue 14 Jul 2020 To Sat 18 Jul 2020

America's most notorious lovers and bank robbers take the country by storm in this sexy and compelling adve...

Rock of Ages

Wed 15 Jul 2020 To Sat 18 Jul 2020

Dust off your favourite Rock Band T shirt and get ready to be transported back to a time full of big power ...

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Sat 18 Jul 2020

Jack Absolute Flies Again

Thu 23 Jul 2020

The Queens Knickers

Fri 24 Jul 2020

It's a busy year for the Queen - she has lots of important events to attend. But disaster has struck the pa...

Comedy in the MET July 2020

Fri 24 Jul 2020

Join us for a night of outstanding stand-up in our very own MET Studio. Line-up to be confirmed and subject...

Andre Rieu - Happy Together

Sat 22 Aug 2020 To Sun 23 Aug 2020

The UB40 Experience

Sat 5 Sep 2020

The finest, most authentic sounding tribute to UB40 featuring top class musicians, delivering outstanding q...

Take That Experience

Thu 10 Sep 2020

As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK's number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a ...

Waterloo: The Best of ABBA

Fri 11 Sep 2020

Waterloo – The Best of ABBA captures the unique ABBA sound and feel with incredible attention to detail by ...

Barry Steele and Friends - The Roy Orbison Story

Sat 12 Sep 2020

Fresh from his West End Debut at The Adelphi Theatre Barry Steele returns to celebrate solid gold hits from...

Ocean Film Festival World Tour

Thu 17 Sep 2020

Dive into a night of mesmerising ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is back for 2020 with ...

Showaddywaddy

Fri 18 Sep 2020

‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that tit...

The Bon Jovi Experience

Sat 19 Sep 2020

Looking for the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute? Look no further than The Bon Jovi Experience, official tribute b...

Jeremy Vine: What the hell is going on?!

Fri 2 Oct 2020

Jeremy Vine is one of the UK's most successful broadcasters. In more than thirty years at the BBC, he's presented Newsnight, Panorama, Crimewatch, Eggheads and Points of View — as well as his daily Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2...

John Lydon: I could be wrong, I could be right

Thu 8 Oct 2020

He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution.

Boogie Wonderland

Fri 9 Oct 2020

Join us for the ultimate celebration of the biggest disco floor fillers ever. Boogie Wonderland is the UK’s number one disco tribute show and is guaranteed to have you dancing All Night Long...

West Coast Eagles

Sat 10 Oct 2020

The music of the Eagles is timeless and has influenced many artists over the past 45 years. The band have a...

Here I Go Again - with Whitesnake's Bernie Marsden

Sun 11 Oct 2020

Guitar hero Bernie Marsden is one of rock’s true legends. The rock and blues guitarist co-wrote some of...

'Where is Mrs Christie?'

Thu 15 Oct 2020

Agatha Christie was one of the greatest thriller writers of all time and certainly the most prolific. In 19...

Mad Manners

Fri 16 Oct 2020

Mad Manners is the ultimate Ska party that will have you jumping and dancing in the aisles. Paying tribute...

The Carpenters Story

Sat 17 Oct 2020

This highly acclaimed production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular celebration of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend in the world of popular music, selling over 100 million albums and singles...

MARVELus: All the MARVEL Movies... Kind Of

Sat 17 Oct 2020

We’re delighted to present the world’s premier nerd-culture comedy double-act, The Just Us League, with the...

Andrew Bird

Thu 22 Oct 2020

Urban Folk Quartet

Fri 23 Oct 2020

The award-winning UFQ have ignited international audiences with their high-energy, genre-defying acoustic m...

Pop Divas

Sun 25 Oct 2020

Get ready for the best songs from all your favourite female stars in one fabulous fun-packed show

Larry Dean: Fudnut

Thu 29 Oct 2020

Double Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee and star of Live At The Apollo returns with a brand new hour of "conf...

Beyond the Barricade

Fri 30 Oct 2020

Celebrating a fantastic 21 years touring in 2020, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour fea...

Vincent Simone - Tango Passions

Fri 6 Nov 2020

Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the stage in the Autumn o...

Liz Jones - 8 1/2 stone... and still full of issues

Sat 7 Nov 2020

Liz Jones, much read columnist in the Mail on Sunday, with over 69 million readers around the world, makes ...

Sleeping Beauty

Sun 15 Nov 2020

The Russian State Ballet and Opera House presents Sleeping Beauty – a spectacular fairy-tale, music by Pyot...

Swan Lake

Sun 15 Nov 2020

The Russian State Ballet and Opera House presents Swan Lake – a timeless ballet with exquisite dancing (mus...

Queen Rhapsody 2020

Thu 19 Nov 2020

The ultimate live concert experience paying tribute to the legend that is Queen. A passionate and thrilling...

Thank ABBA for the Music

Fri 20 Nov 2020

Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the a...

Rock of Ages Experience

Sun 22 Nov 2020

Welcome to THE ROCK OF AGES EXPERIENCE. An amazing musical tribute to the smash hit Hollywood Film and Mu...

Steve Steinman's Anything for Love - The Meat Loaf Story

Thu 26 Nov 2020

A Country Night in Nashville

Fri 27 Nov 2020

A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly c...

80's Mania

Sat 28 Nov 2020

Europe's Official Long-Standing Premier 1980's Multi-Tribute Concert Show! 28 chart-topping artistes from ...

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Fri 11 Dec 2020 To Sun 3 Jan 2021