What’s On

Nutcracker pre show offer

Mon 18 Nov 2019

Enjoy canapes and a glass of fizz before the show

The Nutcracker 2019

Mon 18 Nov 2019

The Nutcracker –A lavish Ballet of festive season. Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky Featuring live Orchestra with over 30 musicians

Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Tue 19 Nov 2019

Presented by Stafford Film Theatre. USA 2018 / 107min / Cert 15 Starring Melissa McCarthy and Richard E. Grant

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers: Tribe 25

Wed 20 Nov 2019

In their landmark 25th year, the UK’s original touring Taiko Tribe return to the road with a brand new show of skill, stamina & red-hot rhythms.

Count Arthur Strong 2019

Thu 21 Nov 2019

The ‘Is There Anybody Out There?’ tour comes to Stafford.

Thank ABBA for the Music 2019

Fri 22 Nov 2019

The ultimate ABBA party featuring stunning costumes, a 7-piece LIVE band, interactive video projection and of course ABBA’s spectacular trademark harmonies.

Forever in Blue Jeans

Sat 23 Nov 2019

High Energy, hot songs and hot dance, all in one great show - join us for the UK's No.1 Rock 'n' Country show!

Flanders and Swann

Sun 24 Nov 2019

An award-winning homage to the extraordinary comedic talents of Michael Flanders and Donald Swann, two of Britain's best loved songsmiths...

A Midsummer Night's Dream NT Film

Mon 25 Nov 2019

NTLive encore screening. A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play.

Beats

Tue 26 Nov 2019

Presented by Stafford Film Theatre. UK 2019 / 101 min / Cert 18 Set in Scotland in 1994...

Sir Chris Bonington - Life & Times

Wed 27 Nov 2019

With original images and raw footage, this is a rare opportunity to hear about some of the greatest expeditions of the twentieth century

English Symphony Orchestra

Fri 29 Nov 2019

Hailed as the “International Orchestra of Elgar Country,” the English String Orchestra bring two works by Britain’s greatest composer with them for their first concert at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre

Doug Allan: Wild Images, Wild Life

Sun 1 Dec 2019

“Wildlife cameramen don’t come much more special than Doug Allan” – Sir David Attenborough

A Christmas Carol

Mon 2 Dec 2019

European Arts Company returns with a heart-warming evening in the presence of the author himself! Actor John O’Connor delightfully recreates Dickens’s famous performance of his best-loved ghost story...

An Audience with Mark 'Billy' Billingham

Mon 2 Dec 2019

MARK BILLY BILLINGHAM is TV's most experienced, highest ranking and most decorated SAS leader and sniper...

Justin Moorhouse: Northern Joker

Fri 6 Dec 2019

These days Justin’s not certain about anything apart from his uncertainty – Brexit looms, it appears the Cold War is being rebooted and that’s before we begin to worry about what’s happening in America…

Comedy in the MET Dec 2019

Sat 7 Dec 2019

Comedy returns to the MET this December.

Adult Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Sun 8 Dec 2019

Join us in the Visitor Centre at Stafford Castle to make your own Christmas wreath.

Peter Pan Panto

Fri 13 Dec 2019 To Sun 5 Jan 2020

Hook your tickets now for this year's must-see panto, starring EastEnders and Coronation Street Star Ian Reddington...

Arthur Doherty Band 2019

Fri 13 Dec 2019

The Arthur Doherty band hope to get you in festive spirit with their unique mix of traditional and contempo...

Have a Bonnie Christmas!

Sat 14 Dec 2019

Theatre1 once again bring Christmas cheer and a hearty start to the festive season with a selection of beloved Christmas traditionals, as well as a bunch you may not know from some of our favourite musicals...

Tres Tres Cabaret December 2019

Fri 27 Dec 2019

Burlesque, variety, music, and much much more, with your host Stage Door Johnny!

Comedy in the MET Dec. 2019

Sat 28 Dec 2019

Comedy in the MET this Dec.

Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman

Sun 12 Jan 2020

Best known as the keyboard and guitar player with Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, Adam Wakeman is in a popular UK and European touring duo, Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman, and they are on a UK tour in January 2020...

Hansard

Mon 13 Jan 2020

NTLive encore screening (not a live broadcast) See two-time Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Queen), in this brand-new play by Simon Wood, broadcast from the National Theatre in London

Wild Rose

Tue 14 Jan 2020

Presented by Stafford Film Theatre. UK 2018 / 98 min / Cert 15 Jessie Buckley shines as the titular force of nature Rose-Lynn Harlan, hell-bent on becoming a famous Country singer.

Chantel McGregor

Thu 16 Jan 2020

A female guitar prodigy, at fourteen Chantel was told by major labels that she had a "great voice, but girl...

Some Guys Have All The Luck

Fri 17 Jan 2020

Capturing the excitement, energy and charisma that have made Rod Stewart a true rock icon, including those infamous moves and all the hits like Handbags & Gladrags, Maggie May, Baby Jane, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Sailing, Tonight’s The Night...

The Winter's Tale

Sat 18 Jan 2020

Encore screening. This critically acclaimed production was the first in the hugely successful Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company Live season that was broadcast to cinemas from London’s Garrick Theatre over the course of a year in 2015.

Ivan Brackenbury supports Tom Binns The Psychic Comedium

Sun 19 Jan 2020

Multi award winning comedian Tom Binns has performed his ‘Psychic’ Character Ian D Montfort to 5-star reviews around The World and in the smash hit British film “Eaten by Lions”...

Mark Brzezicki's Drum Clinic

Tue 21 Jan 2020

This is a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the greatest drummers of all time. An 'A-list session drummer', Mark has also played with legends including Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Midge Ure...

Foxtrot

Tue 21 Jan 2020

Presented by Stafford Film Theatre 2017 / 113 min / Cert 15 / Subtitles Samuel Maoz was inspired by personal experience to write the script for this film that won three awards at the 2017 Venice Film Festival...

Present Laughter

Wed 22 Jan 2020

NTLive encore screening (note this is not a live broadcast). Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter.

"Dead Men's Eyes"

Wed 22 Jan 2020

Two chilling and thrilling tales from M R James, the master of the English ghost story. Dead Men’s eyes is the sixth instalment of Nunkie’s M R James project, a series of one-man shows that seek to revive the tradition of supernatural storytelling...

Trextasy

Fri 24 Jan 2020

Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam ...

Comedy in the MET Jan 2020

Sat 25 Jan 2020

Comedy in the MET this January.

Rafiki

Tue 28 Jan 2020

Presented by Stafford Film Theatre. Wanuri Kahiu / Kenya 2018 / 82 mins / Cert 12A

Psychic Sally

Wed 29 Jan 2020

Following her gripping appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, with a triumphant Sally reaching the final five, the nation’s favourite Psychic and forerunner in the Psychic world is back on tour with her all new show “10 Years and Counting”.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Red Film

Thu 30 Jan 2020

Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival! Age guidance 12A (Photo credit Ben Tibbetts)

I Got Love For You 1980's

Fri 31 Jan 2020

Get your baggy trousers on and be ready to get into the groove, as we take you back in time to the iconic era of the 80’s!

Spirit of the Dance

Sun 2 Feb 2020

The International smash hit "Spirit of the Dance" celebrates 21 fabulous years as one of the most successful dance shows ever and now, their new spine tingling anniversary show is touring the world.

Birds of Passage

Tue 4 Feb 2020

Presented by Stafford Film Theatre. Ciro Guerra & Cristina Gallego / Colombia 2018 / 125 mins / Cert 15 / Subtitles.

We Love Little Mix

Thu 6 Feb 2020

If you love Little Mix, you are going to just L.O.V.E this show! Featuring four fantastic singers and dancers who really capture the look, the sound, and all the dance moves of one of the UK’s best loved Girl-Bands...

Believe - The Cher Songbook

Fri 7 Feb 2020

Join us for a stunning concert as we turn back time and celebrate the Goddess of Pop, Cher.

Big Girls Don't Cry

Sat 8 Feb 2020

Celebrating a decade of Big Girls Don’t Cry featuring The East Coast Boys.

Jimeoin

Sun 9 Feb 2020

Superb world-class stand-up from the Irishman from Australia acclaimed worldwide as one of live comedy’s true masters

Ann Widdecombe

Thu 13 Feb 2020

Sailing dangerously close to National Treasure status, one of the most outspoken politicians of our time embarks on her first ever national tour.

The Tina Turner Experience 2020

Fri 14 Feb 2020

This fully live energetic show charts the life and career of one of the world's iconic performers...

Milkshake! Live

Sun 16 Feb 2020

Starring Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer & Shine, Digby Dragon, Wissper, Nella the Princess Knight and the Floogals, alongside two Milkshake Presenters, this brand-new show has plenty of laughter, audience interaction and great fun...

Revenge

Mon 17 Feb 2020 To Tue 18 Feb 2020

“A taut thriller full of twists and turns!” The Stage. Directed by Louise Jameson (EastEnders, Doc Martin, Doctor Who, Bergerac)...

Hello Again - The Story of Neil Diamond

Thu 20 Feb 2020

The World's Greatest Tribute to The Life & Work of NEIL DIAMOND…Evocative imagery, video and narration enhance the magic, as the show takes you on a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50 year career...

Hermans Hermits 55th Anniversary UK Tour

Fri 21 Feb 2020

Rolling Back The 60’s sees Herman’s Hermits embarking on their Solo 55th Anniversary Tour. An Evening of Nostalgia, Song and Laughter, plus bringing all the Hits to life.

Comedy in the MET February 2020

Sat 22 Feb 2020

Comedy in the MET this February.

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.

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...

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...

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!!!

Kojo Anim presents The Taxi Tour

Mon 9 Mar 2020

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

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

Zog

Wed 18 Mar 2020 To Thu 19 Mar 2020

EARLY-BIRD OFFER: tickets are £1 off regular price until 15th November. Freckle Productions and Rose Theatr...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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...

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

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...

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 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

GYT Membership renewal Grp. 3/4

Tue 28 Apr 2020

GYT Membership renewal Grp 1/2

Wed 29 Apr 2020

Menopause the Musical 2

Sun 3 May 2020

In our brand-new show, Cruising Through Menopause, the hysterical sequel to the smash-hit show Menopause Th...

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…

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.

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 (maybe)....

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 yourselv...

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, 16 instruments ...

The Upbeat Beatles

Sat 30 May 2020

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

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

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-...

Forbidden Nights

Fri 3 Jul 2020

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

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...

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...

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...

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...