This uplifting comedy brings you a jet-powered tour through your favourite characters, and all the romance and action of Tom Cruise’s aerial blockbuster, alongside the heartfelt story of father and son superfans who can’t agree on anything except their favourite film.

Top Gunchained

Bristol Old Vic

Acclaimed retelling of classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh-Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner and New York cop (one of these is untrue).  

When gunmen seize an LA skyscraper, off-duty policeman John McClane is the hostages’ only hope. This uplifting action romp (and unauthorised parody) celebrates the iconic 80s festive favourite while also telling the personal story of a life-long Die Hard fan. Essential viewing for Hans Gruber connoisseurs and newcomers alike.  

Yippee Ki Yay

Northern Stage

Mozart’s two great wind octets are both serenades, yet they couldn’t be more different in style. The E flat serenade, written in 1781, is typically Mozartian with high spirits, wit and exuberance – a nod to the original idea of the serenade being outdoor entertainment on warm summer evenings. The C minor serenade, written less than a year later, is much more symphonic with a serious, almost tragic, first movement, a lilting Andante, a Minuet in strict canon, and a final set of variations that allows each instrument of the octet to shine.

Ben Hudson

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Sep 30 - Oct 3, 2026

Top Gunchained · Bristol Old Vic

Nov 5, 2024

Yippee Ki Yay · Northern Stage

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