This year's GIANT family pantomime is Jack and the Beanstalk, starring Lichfield's legendary Dame Sam Rabone, returning favourite Ben Thornton, and our fabulous fairy, Gill Jordan!

Once again, the show will be written by Paul Hendy and produced in partnership with Evolution, the same team behind eight years of smash hit pantomimes!

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Jack & The Beanstalk (2024 Pantomime)

Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Top Hat Open Mic will take place in the Garrick’s Studio, a professional stage that offers performers the kind of lighting, sound and atmosphere to really make their work shine. You’ll be quite literally stepping into the spotlight on the night, surrounded by an audience in the round.

Top Hat Spoken Word Open Mic

Are you looking to showcase your creativity and performance skills to the best of your abilities during auditions? Do you struggle with presenting yourself confidently and authentically in front of casting directors ? If so, then our Auditioning Workshop is exactly what you need to get to grips with showcasing your best self! Designed specifically for young performers between the ages of 18-25, this workshop aims to provide you with invaluable insights into the auditioning process and empower you to present your unique brand of creativity and performance in an impactful and compelling manner. You’ll leave feeling confident, inspired, and equipped with the tools you’ll need to put your best self forward in your next audition!

Elevate Your Craft: Auditioning

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Lichfield Garrick and how professional productions are created? Our monthly Guided Tours are a fantastic way to discover and get to know your local theatre. Join us as we explore backstage, take a sneak peek into our dressing rooms, and meet our expert technical and creative teams.

Guided Backstage Tours

Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and ‘TO THE LIMIT 2024’ will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more.

Revered by their peers and loved by their fans, this world class seven-piece band are a phenomenon. They have, over the last quarter of a century, truly transcended the tag of ‘tribute’.

Talon - To The Limit

Join us as we recreate the magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco!

Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.

Lost In Music - One Night At The Disco

Rhythm of the Dance celebrates 25 years of bringing worldwide audiences to their feet and returns to the UK with a brand new Christmas production in 2024. 

Join us on this festive journey and let the magic of Christmas begin with all your favourite festive songs performed live by world-class musicians, star vocalists and world-champion dancers.

Rhythm of the Dance Christmas Special

The speed of progress in AI in the past few years has been remarkable - and possibly unsettling. Why has generative AI taken off now, what are its capabilities, how will they evolve, and what are the implications for business and society.

The Erasmus Darwin Memorial Lecture 2024

From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, ‘Step Into Christmas’, ‘Oh Holy Night’ and, of course, Fairytale of New York.

Fairytale of New York

The Windrush Secret, set in 2018, is about a young white far-right racist party leader, a black Caribbean diplomat and a white Oxford educated Home Office government official who are giving speeches on the same day, at different times, in separate locations about a million people who migrated from the Caribbean to Britain between 1948 and 1973 (The Windrush Generation), and the British political scandal which began in 2018.

Windrush Secret

Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!

Dinosaur World Live

Kerry Ellis is the Queen of the West End. From My Fair Lady to We Will Rock You, from Les Misérables to Wicked, in both the West End and on Broadway, she has starred in musical theatre’s biggest roles, making shows her own and earning her numerous awards.

Kerry Ellis - Queen of the West End

An amateur writer is hauled into a police station for questioning. It appears that the stories they have written also concern the deaths of children and bear remarkable similarities to the events the police are investigating.

This Halloween, Different Animal Theatre return to the Lichfield Garrick Studio for their 12th production; a HORRIFIC, HARROWING and HILARIOUS production of Martin McDonagh’s (In Bruges, The Banshees of Inisherin) darkly humorous and twisted exploration of the power of storytelling.

The Pillowman - Different Animal Theatre Company

Immerse yourself in a wave of pure rock and roll nostalgia with Walk Right Back! Presented by the creators of That’ll Be The Day, this show recounts the tale of those two Kentucky boys who created unparalleled vocal magic - The Everly Brothers.

Walk Right Back

Direct from London’s West End, with a brand-new show for 2024, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration!

Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, touring worldwide, selling over 500,000 tickets.  Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael.

Fastlove

Whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, when the feeling's gone and you can't go on,

it’s time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for, as we celebrate the songs of music royalty, the Bee Gees.

With a brand-new show for 2024-25, complete with stunning light and video show, prepare to experience the distinct sound of one the greatest bands to have ever graced the stage in this unforgettable concert spectacular.

The Magic of The Bee Gees

Europe’s Official 1980’s Multi-Tribute Concert featuring 28 chart topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers.

Performing over 35 chart topping smash-hits live in concert, with tributes to Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Culture Club, Madonna, Wham!, Nena, Toni Basil, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Bananarama, Dead or Alive, Madness and many many more!

80s Mania

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies', ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many more!

The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine. 

The Drifters

After a life of hard graft, retirement is a far cry from what Albert Nobbs expected. He is bored and nagged senseless by his wife, Connie. However, when Connie dies in a road accident, he struggles to find a reason to carry on – until she returns as a ghost and sets about organising a fulfilling retirement for Albert, including finding him a new romantic interest. Dubbed A Blithe Spirit for the Working Class, the play is simultaneous devastatingly painful and delightfully funny.

Albert Nobbs - Lichfield Players

Queenz are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. After two trailblazing years of touring the country, a run in London’s West End, and accumulating countless 5-star reviews, Queenz has rapidly ascended as one of the world’s most successful drag shows. Featuring more sequins and surprises than ever before, the gals are ready to drag you to the dancefloor and serve up the ultimate celebration of powerhouse popstars & dazzling disco divas.

Queenz: Drag Me to the Disco!

Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage with his BRAND NEW show in the autumn of 2024.

With his live band, special guest Lance Ellington, and his dancers, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter.

An Evening with Anton Du Beke

Get ready to unleash your inner star and experience the magic of the musicals like never before! Join us for an unforgettable night that will have you singing and dancing in your seats. 

Musicals: The Ultimate Live Band Sing-Along

Led by a seasoned professional fight director, this immersive session will equip you with the essential basics of stage combat and provide invaluable insights into the art of crafting dynamic and realistic violence for theatrical performances. Gain hands-on experience in executing combat sequences, learning essential techniques for conveying compelling and authentic action on stage, all while prioritising safety and professionalism throughout.

Elevate Your Craft: Stage Combat

Among their hits were Wonderful Land, Guitar Tango, Frightened City, Dance On, FBI, Atlantis and Man of Mystery, with their first number one hit ‘Apache' still recognised as being one of the most iconic instrumental records of all time.

Into The Shadows

An anarchic musical murder mystery with a twist: one actor investigates the crime, whilst the other plays all the suspects! And they both play the piano throughout!

When the body of an acclaimed novelist is discovered at his birthday party, all the guests fall under suspicion. Can local beat-cop and wannabe detective Officer Marcus solve the mystery before the experts arrive?

Murder for Two

Get ready for a thrilling ride with The Good Liar, a sophisticated cat-and-mouse game that will keep you guessing until the very end! Starring the incomparable Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren, this clever caper brings together two of Britain's finest actors in a story of romance, deception, and unexpected twists.

The Burntwood Afternoon Cinema is a monthly gathering where the community can enjoy new and recent films at an affordable price, with tickets priced at just £5 (before booking fees).


Burntwood Afternoon Cinema - The Good Liar 15

Burntwood Memorial Community Association

This year, Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® are pouring their legendary cock-eyed chaos into the Bard-shaped vessel that is A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Think drunken donkeys, fandangled fairies and mullered mechanicals… it’s hard to imagine anything more magical, right?

Each night, a rotating cast member will get genuinely spiffingly splifficated and attempt to perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream as you have never seen before. Making for a different show every night, nobody (not even the cast) knows in which direction the show will stumble. Come and get fuddled in the forest with us!

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare – A Midsummer Night's Dream

At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser…As Alice journeys through Wonderland, she encounters countless strange creatures. She’s swept off her feet by the charming Knave of Hearts, who’s on the run for stealing the tarts. Confusion piles upon confusion. Then Alice wakes with a start. Was it all a daydream?

RBO: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Live Screening)

Dr Louise Newson, leading medical expert on menopause and hormones, is embarking on her inaugural UK theatre tour accompanied by Dublin-based comedian Anne Gildea.

“Hormones and Menopause – The Great Debate” aims to educate and challenge misconceptions about menopause and advocate for better healthcare for women.

Dr Louise Newson: Hormones & Menopause - The Great Debate

Mind-Reading sensation, Matt Daniel-Baker is widely regarded as one of the most entertaining acts in the world.

Described as “breath-taking and mercurial’, Matt’s show puts your mind in a spin from start to finish. He evokes pin-drop gasps and raucous laughter in equal measure. He gets inside his audience’s minds, manipulates their thoughts and influences their decisions using his enigmatic persona and astounding, comedic wit

Matt Daniel Baker - The Mind Reader

A new story inspired by the classic novel by Mary Shelley Written and directed by Séan Aydon.

1943. Whilst Europe tears itself apart, two women hide from their past at what feels like the very end of the world. And one of them has a terrifying story to tell…

“I created life. You don’t believe me but it’s true. I didn’t start from scratch of course but out of portions and odd ends I made something –alive. But what I created... it wasn’t a superhuman. It was a monster.”

Frankenstein

«Dyuna: Chastyna druha» rozpovistʹ pro mifichnu podorozh Pola Atreydesa, koly vin obʺyednuyetʹsya z Chani ta fremenamy pid chas viyny, shchob pomstytysya zmovnykam, yaki znyshchyly yoho rodynu. Stoyachy pered vyborom mizh kokhannyam svoho zhyttya ta doleyu vsesvitu, vin namahayetʹsya zapobihty zhakhlyvomu maybutnʹomu, yake mozhe peredbachyty lyshe vin.

Dune: Part 2 (Ukrainian Dubbed Film) 12

Lichfield Garrick Theatre is launching a brand-new weekly youth theatre programme for 2024. We want to champion every young person’s unique brand of creativity, so we’ve set up a variety of new groups, each targeted at a particular age-range and designed to support participants to expand their knowledge of theatre, become creative, curious and confident, and connect with others who share their interests.

Young Garrick Lichfield - Senior (Age 14-18)

Young Garrick Lichfield - Intermediate (Age 11-14)

Herbert Richards plays all the roles in The Cavalry, the hit radio show his sister, Dorothy, writes. But when Wyllis Guthrie, from their US network, makes an unprecedented appearance at their little studio during the recording of the Christmas special, Herbert freaks out because he claims a fraudulent salary as each ‘actor’ which could ruin the siblings’ career. Throw in a mysterious aspiring actor and the fact Wyllis is keeping secrets of his own and you have all the ingredients for a classic Christmas caper.

Christmas Present & Correct

This Christmas, we're celebrating with a special visit from Santa… he’s made time in his busy schedule to host a special show for all the boys and girls at the Lichfield Garrick Radio Station!

The stage is set for the live broadcast, so get ready for a delightful 45-minute experience filled with festive fun, enchanting stories narrated by Santa himself (with the help of his cheeky elf, Jingle), and heartwarming songs that will get you in the Christmas spirit – it’s the perfect way to introduce your little ones to the wonders of live theatre!

Storytime With Santa

Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic, combining the thrill of the fairy tale with spectacular dancing.

RBO: The Nutcracker (Live Recording)

Four women: four curious love stories. Juan Diego Flórez leads a fantastic cast in Offenbach's dream-like opera.

Through the haze of the years, a poet remembers the women he loved. But when it comes to matters of the heart, nothing is as it seems. Particularly when the devil himself is involved… 

RBO: The Tales of Hoffman (Live Screening)

Young Garrick Lichfield - Junior (Age 7-11)

Two West Brom Legends Kevin Phillips & Darren Moore are coming to the Garrick to talk about their action-packed football careers. Come and listen to stories and anecdotes from their glittering careers as footballers and their rise to fame in the sporting world. From memorable matches to behind-the-scenes stories, fall outs, managers they played under and everything you would expect to hear from these two stars of the football world.

An Evening with West Brom Legends

Go Your Own Way is the spellbinding show featuring music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac.

Their rock 'n' roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who will take audiences on a powerful journey through their incredible song book.

Go Your Own Way

Introducing Sleeping with Beauty (One Little Prick)” – The Horniest Pantomime in Town!

�� Dive into the funniest, filthiest, most wickedly fabulous pantomime that’s anything but a fairy tale!

��  A side splitting adults only twist on the classic Sleeping Beauty where we follow Princess Rose and friends as they compete to bed the Prince and fight against the devilishly horny Maleficent. 

Sleeping with Beauty

NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author (oooooh check him) Ed Patrick injects Lichfield with a gut-punch hilarious show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of modern medicine, and the power of questioning it.

Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist

Red Riding Hood is tasked with delivering bread to her Grandmother, deep in the heart of the fairy-tale forest. But en route, Red meets a cunning Wolf who tricks her into taking a different path. Along the way, Red stumbles into a colourful cast of characters, including a scary witch, a talking cat and a rather persuasive Peddler. Join our ragtag band of wild musicians as they guide all the family through this famous tale with new twists, turns, magic and song.

RBO: Wolf Witch Giant Fairy (Live Recording)

Returning to Lichfield Garrick for our third year running, the high energy Absolute Reggae show will be bringing those reggae vibes back onto stage with a ten-piece band, which includes a three-piece horn section and four vocalists.

The Absolute Reggae show will have you singing along to great Reggae songs from Bob Marley, Desmond Dekker, John Holt, Ken Boothe and UB40 to name a few. Starring Johnny 2Bad and others to be announced!

Absolute Reggae

The UK’s most authentic Northern Soul Live Show. Experience the soul-stirring magic of The Signatures, the official backing band for many of the Northern Soul original artists as well as being featured as the house band on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show on BBC 6 Music.

Immerse yourself in the energy of a ten-piece live band, showcasing their exceptional talent in their own distinctive style. The Signatures, along with their power and expression, have worked with more original artists than any other band in the UK delivering a truly authentic performance.

The Signatures feat. Stefan Taylor with special guest original Northern Soul artist Lorraine Silver

The legendary crooner continues to entertain audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch.

From one of the biggest selling singles of the past two decades Is This The Way to Amarillo, through to other classics including Avenues & Alleyways, Walk Like A Panther, Las Vegas and I Did What I Did For Maria, through to brand new songs Home Home Home & Just Like Yesterday from his brand new album “We Still Shine” and some show stopping covers from the late greats that helped shape the career of the humble veteran from Yorkshire.

Tony Christie: The Farewell Tour

Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London’s West End, including multiple appearances at the world-famous London Palladium. 

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. 


The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Not many musical explosions define a generation and change music forever. There was Rock and Roll in 1956, Beatlemania in 1963, Flower Power in 1967, The birth of Rock in 1970 and then there was… Punk and New Wave. 

Between 1976 and 1979 the music world and popular culture was turned upside down as bands, musicians and fashion adopted a new and fresh ‘DIY’ approach to making music and expressing itself. From its birth in New York City to its adolescence in London and onto its maturity across the globe Punk and New Wave is most definitely the music that defined a generation.

Pretty Vacant

MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he's honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.

Michael Starring Ben

Circa 2007, Joe Thomas was a budding actor/writer headed for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe alongside university writing partner, Simon Bird.

While performing their two-man show The Meeting, the pair were spotted by Iain Morris and Damon Beesley, TV producers who were developing an as-then untitled E4 sitcom about four hapless sixth-formers, chronicling their various misadventures.

15 Years of The Inbetweeners: In Conversation with Joe Thomas

From London's West End to your doorstep, immerse yourself in the unparalleled celebration of the legendary Neil Diamond's music with our internationally acclaimed production! ��

�� Fisher Stevens Takes Center Stage: Experience the sheer brilliance of Fisher Stevens, undeniably one of the BEST Neil Diamond impersonators. Direct from the Lyric Theatre in London's Shaftesbury Avenue, Fisher Stevens and our fantastic cast of professional musicians and singers are ready to transport you through five decades of musical brilliance.

A Beautiful Noise - The Definitive Neil Diamond Tribute

For over 40 years, Phil Collins has written a diverse range of songs that have defined generations.

And Finally…Phil Collins are credited as being the UK’s Top Phil Collins Tribute, fronted by singer Chris O'Connell who brings to the stage the charisma and characteristics of the man who fronted Genesis and has sold 150 million albums in his solo career. 

And Finally... Phil Collins

ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning 'Re-Discovery Tour' celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.

ELO AGAIN really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday, the whole experience is professionally re-enacted with a great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects.

ELO Again

THE HISTORY OF ROCK is back and bigger than ever!

Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!

As always we'll be taking audiences on a thrilling ride through the history of rock – but this time, we're turning the spotlight on Led Zeppelin, as they headline the ultimate rock concert line-up the world has ever seen.

The History of Rock

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the electrifying energy of the past with Back In The Day; the ultimate nostalgia party. This brand-new show takes you on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant sounds of the 80s, 90s and 00s, all brought to life by exceptional vocalists and a sensational live band.

Back in the Day

The Carpenters - Voice Of The Heart is a stunning two hour show, performing a celebration of music from one of the world’s most popular duos, The Carpenters.

Close To You, Goodbye To Love, Yesterday Once More, Only Yesterday, all the hits that every Carpenters fan adores. Plus great medleys put together from their many album tracks. Songs that link together from The Beatles; Please Mr Postman, Ticket To Ride and Help. A superb Bacharach and David medley featuring renditions of Do You Know The Way To San Jose, Always Something There To Remind Me, to name but two of these legendary hits.

The Carpenters: Voice of the Heart

Carrie’s worried that her new boyfriend’s family doesn’t like her.  Matthew is worried too, but he’s just as worried about how obvious it is that he fancies his sister-in-law, Sheena.  Sheena needs a drink to help her cope with her angst-ridden teenage daughter.  The rest of the family have their own problems, but fortunately, they each have their own, very specific coping mechanism (for example Matthew always has to sit down when he tells a lie).  We get to witness every one of them during a hilarious family get-together, as if watching some sort of outrageous party game in this intelligent, sharp, and very funny comedy by Sam Holcroft.

Rules For Living - Lichfield Players

Endorsed by Rod’s own family, Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story brings to the stage an incredible live concert celebrating one of rock music’s most influential icons, Rod Stewart, and takes you on a musical journey that spans six decades from humble beginnings in the R ‘n B clubs of the 1960's to world-famous rock sensation.

Some Guys Have All The Luck

The Award-winning Tina Turner Spectacular Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast. This breathtaking recreation of a live Tina Turner concert celebrates the golden anniversary of the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll’s signature tune Proud Mary. Tina’s no-holds-barred take of the song established a reputation for fearsome live performances – and those never-ending legs!

Early hits, including River Deep - Mountain High and Nutbush City Limits, were just a taste of what was to come. We Don’t Need Another Hero, Simply the Best, What’s Love Got to Do With It, I Don’t Wanna Lose You and When the Heartache is Over propelled Tina to stadium concert stardom.

Totally Tina

This fast-paced gem brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out… Spike. Buffy Revamped tours the UK following its award-winning Edinburgh Fringe premiere in 2022, a Christmas season in Toronto in 2023 and several sold-out national tours.

Buffy Revamped

Immerse yourself in an evening of exploration, each second meticulously crafted to produce a visually stunning and emotionally charged journey through the cosmos, delivered in a distinctive storytelling style, allowing imaginations to roam free and inspiring minds, both young and old alike. Stars, planets, galaxies, black holes, the search for life beyond Earth…we’ll explore them all, as well as taking a poignant look at ‘The Power of Smallness’ and something truly profound and inspirational for our younger audience members, ‘Destiny’.

Ian Hill: Wonders of Our Universe

Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.

This unmissable family production is sure to capture the imagination of young and old alike, and teach you something new and exciting too.

Science Museum Live

Don’t miss this unique concert, celebrating the very best of James Bond (and beyond) - performed by one of the world’s finest Big Bands.

The internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band are joined by special guest vocalists, Emer McParland and Iain Mackenzie, in a unique concert celebrating the music of perhaps the world’s most iconic movie franchise: James Bond.

BBC Big Band - The Music of James Bond

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.

While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.

NTLive: The Importance of Being Earnest (Live Recording) 12A

Capricious, independent and beautiful Bathsheba Everdene inherits and manages her uncle’s farm. She is courted by three infatuated suitors: an honest, loyal and capable shepherd; a womanising and charming Sergeant; and a lonely, wealthy farmer. Who will she choose? If any of them? She plays with all their hearts to devastating and dramatic effect.

Far From The Madding Crowd

Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glory for themselves, leaving Norman stranded in a cave. Now it's up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping adventure!

Fireman Sam - The Great Camping Adventure

Step into the World of  Tease – the ultimate burlesque and cabaret experience where sensuality and unadulterated fun collide to create an unforgettable evening.

Led by London’s top comedy compere and award-winning West End burlesque sensations, "Lady Lust" and "Miss Temptation," and our famous Tease group dancers.  Combined with cabaret, circus and variety acts from across the UK, set to hit tracks from Burlesque, Chicago and chart-topping tunes from Cher, Christina Aguilera and many more favourites. Tease is a captivating experience that will linger in your memory long after the curtains fall.

Tease

This funny, lively and touching musical about a New York orphan who goes to stay with a millionaire amid the Great Depression, has delighted audiences for almost 50 years.

Little Annie yearns to find her parents who left her as a baby at cruel Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.

When Annie is chosen to stay at high-profile businessman Oliver ‘Daddy’ Warbucks’ mansion, while she leaves her friends behind, she escapes Miss Hannigan’s clutches and the misery of the orphanage.

Annie - Sutton Coldfield Musical Theatre Company

Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful woman, Odette, he is enraptured. But she is under a spell that holds her captive, allowing her to regain her human form only at night. Von Rothbart, arbiter of Odette's curse, tricks the Prince into declaring his love for the identical Odile and thus breaking his vow to Odette. Doomed to remain a swan forever, Odette has but one way to break the sorcerer's spell.

RBO: Swan Lake (Live Screening)

Direct from the West End and riding high on the success of world tours, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners brings the ultimate feel-good Irish show to a theatre near you. 

In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghues, we invite you to join a talented cast of seasoned musicians dedicated to bringing the music of this iconic group back to life.

Seven Drunken Nights

Nick Stapleton is an expert investigative journalist and for over a decade he’s delved into the shadows, unravelling scams, frauds, and unethical practices. Nick has spent much of his career pretending to be somebody else – be it undercover as an employee working inside a dodgy business or posing as a customer on a sting operation.

As the presenter of BBC's BAFTA and multi-award-winning Scam Interceptors, Nick has witnessed the sheer scale of the scam industry. He’s seen behind the curtain, and it's clear, we can't rely solely on authorities or banks to protect us.

Nick Stapleton's How To Beat Scammers

Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is back for 2025. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences return over and over again for more than 25 years. Enjoy numbers from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, West Side Story, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon, Hamilton and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables!

Beyond The Barricade

For over 20 years, Barry Steele has captivated audiences with his remarkable tribute to the legendary Roy Orbison. Recognized as the most successful Roy Orbison tribute artist in the UK and Europe, Barry brings the timeless hits to life with unmatched authenticity.

Join Barry and his sensational band as they perform in theatres across the UK, delivering unforgettable renditions from the iconic “Black and White Night” to the classics of the Traveling Wilburys. This is more than just a tribute show; it’s a musical journey through Orbison’s greatest hits and beyond.

The Roy Orbison Story

Starring Peter Andre - The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a streetlamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history.

Peter Andre in The Best of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons

Get ready as we spice up your life, taking you back for good and hit you one more time with the ultimate 90s party night out!

The music of a generation brought to life with fantastic vocals, genius costumes and of course; all the dance moves you know and love.

90s Live

Drawn from two years of Sussex retirement for the funeral of his friend, Dr Watson, Holmes returns to Baker Street to resolve ‘the last act’ of his epic career.

A theatrical evening then unfolds, with fourteen characters, all played by Nigel Miles-Thomas in a tour de force performance.

Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act!

This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it.

He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes…and there’s a bit about tomatoes.

Milton Jones: Ha!Milton

Dreamcoat Stars is back due to popular demand, for their 3rd UK tour. Bringing incredible live musical entertainment to the nation! Experience the UK's biggest and best night of musical smash-hits in this star-studded concert featuring brand-new songs and arrangements.

Dreamcoat Stars

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her global No 1 bestseller, Kate Mosse is set to thrill audiences anew with her unforgettable one-woman show, Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth.

With theatre at its most dazzling, immersive and dramatic, with music, imagery, and film, she will take us through history and mystery, on an epic journey across the breathtaking landscape of the Languedoc – of Carcassonne, Toulouse, Chartres and the Pyrenees.

As she revisits the brutal 13th-century wars between Catholic and Cathar, 20th-century Nazi-conspiracy theories, and the modern-day Grail legends that still surround the legendary mountainside where the so-called heretics met their fate, she will also share the secrets behind her writing. Her characters will spring to life once more, in the light of her captivating inspirations, and the highs and the lows that helped her conjure up this timeless and beloved modern classic. 

Kate Mosse - Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth

‘HERE WE GO AGAIN’ - The greatest party in the West End comes to you with the UK’s No.1 tribute to Mamma Mia! The Musical!

We’re sending out an SOS to anyone who might HAVE A DREAM of a great night out. TAKE A CHANCE on this mega MAMMA MIA tribute! VOULEZ-VOUS throw on your platform boots and sequin jumpsuits? Then HONEY HONEY, be a DANCING QUEEN and shout GIMME GIMME GIMME more, you absolute SUPER TROUPER!

Here We Go Again - The Mamma Mia Tribute

Alright, Babs! After the success of his first two Big Bostin' Variety Show's - Sam is back with another one.... And this one comes with even more Variety. Your favourite pantomime Dame spends months searching the country for some of the best variety acts to bring to you lovely lot, and this one will be no different. From laugh out loud comedy, to amazing magic, and a bit of everything in-between, this is a night of Bostin' entertainment not to be missed.

Sam Rabone's Big Bostin' Variety Show (Spring 2025)

The latest hit show from Entertainers – the producers that brought you The Magic of Motown and Lost in Music. Get ready as the cast take you on a journey of sweet soul music.

Join the Love Train, as we give you the Best of Our Love and show you there Ain’t Nobody who does it better. Powerful performances from our talented cast will showcase the biggest hits spanning a generation.
Featuring songs by Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind and Fire, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Sam and Dave, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, The Pointer Sisters, Whitney Houston, Ben E King, Barry White and many, many, more.

Story Of Soul

When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind.

Legend - the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a supremely talented cast recreate the timeless hits Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Buffalo Soldier, Stir It Up, Get Up Stand Up, Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Satisfy My Soul, Iron Lion Zion, I Shot the Sheriff  and many more reggae classics. 

Legend - The Music of Bob Marley

Casanova departed the sun-kissed piazzas of Venice in 1743 to kiss his way across a troubled Europe, charming the women & cheating the wealthy; ending his days in the cheerless castle of Dux in Bohemia.

Confessions of Casanova

Their repertoire includes popular classics with crooner and pop favourites, as well as original songs. These range from ‘Pearl Fishers’ Duet, Nessun Dorma, Some Enchanted Evening (South Pacific), You’re Just Too Good To Be True (Franki Valli) to Moon River and Carry You composed by Paul Martin.

Tenors Unlimited: Great Songs Tour

The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet when they meet each other at the Capulet ball, into which Romeo has snuck. The two fall in love and they profess their devotion to each other at Juliet’s balcony. They secretly get married. The stakes are raised for the young couple when Romeo avenges the death of his friend Mercutio who has been killed by Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin. For this, Romeo is exiled from Verona. Meanwhile, Juliet’s parents are forcing her to marry another suitor. In order to be together, Romeo and Juliet must risk it all.

RBO: Romeo & Juliet (Live Recording)

Award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road in 2025 with his biggest ever live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears.

Join Gordon as he recounts thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more.  Learn about the heart-stopping moments, the mud, sweat, and tears, and the tender interactions that have shaped his extraordinary career.

Gordon Buchanan: Lions & Tigers & Bears

Following the great success of their 50th anniversary tour in 2023, Quill are delighted to announce they are back on the road in 2024!

The show will feature favourite songs they have played over the years and it will be a fantastic trip down memory lane for the longstanding wonderful fans Quill have built up over the years and for anyone who enjoys classic songs played and performed by great musicians and performers.

Quill

Revel in the sparkling wit and delicious mischief of Strauss’ timeless operetta. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or a newcomer to the world of operetta, Merry Opera’s brilliant singers, directed by Guido Martin-Brandis with a witty English translation, promise a night of unforgettable melodies, fizzy frolics and cheeky capers. Don’t miss your chance to be swept away by this operatic masterpiece!

Merry Opera: Die Fledermaus

Join the celebration of Mugenkyo’s landmark 30th anniversary, with a very special show of big beats, visual treats & vital energy.

Taking the audience on a journey ‘in time’, a thrilling ride through their 30 years, the concert is a full theatrical experience, with dynamic choreography and heart-pounding rhythms contrasting with atmospheric soundscapes

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage in 2025.

With his live band, guest singer and dancers, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter.

Anton will be performing songs and dances from some of his favourite musicals.

Anton Du Beke At The Musicals

Evita charts the meteoric rise of Eva Perón from a poor, illegitimate child to the powerful First Lady of Argentina. Set between 1934-1952, this Tony-winning musical follows Eva's journey as an actress and wife of President Juan Perón. Narrated by Che, it features iconic songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, including Don’t Cry for Me Argentina and Buenos Aires.

Evita - Lichfield Musical Youth Theatre

The beautiful but icy Princess Turandot will only marry a man who can correctly answer three riddles. Those who fail are brutally beheaded. But when an unknown prince arrives, the balance of power in Turandot’s court is forever shaken, as the mysterious stranger does what no other has been able to.

RBO: Turandot (Live Recording)

Music, dance, laughs and the age-old tale of boy meets girl... Anything Goes is delightful, delicious and de-lovely! With music and lyrics by Cole Porter, this classic musical features heart-warming romance, show-stopping dance routines and the most joyful, uplifting score, including the iconic ‘I Get A Kick Out of You', ‘You’re the Top', ‘Blow, Gabriel, Blow' and of course, the tap dancing spectacle that is ‘Anything Goes'.

A hilarious shipboard romp, Anything Goes is set aboard the ocean liner S.S. American, where nightclub singer/evangelist Reno Sweeney is en route from New York to England. Her pal Billy Crocker has stowed away to be near his love, Hope Harcourt, but the problem is Hope is engaged. Joining this on-board love triangle on the luxury liner is a second-rate conman named Moonface Martin (Public Enemy #13). With the help of elaborate disguises and tap-dancing sailors, Reno and Martin join forces to help Billy in his quest to win Hope’s heart.

Anything Goes - Lichfield Operatic Society

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?' series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show.

A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too! With an invitation to his friends, Dragon, Alien and Unicorn to join him, you can expect comedy and chaos as they help to create a magical show, learning about the joy of books and friendship along the way.

There's A Monster in Your Show

Blackeyed Theatre in association with Harrogate Theatre and South Hill Park Arts Centre presents

Dracula

Craig Revel Horwood is a national treasure. The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing is the master of the Glitter Ball. After starting as a dancer, he worked on the nation’s biggest musicals and became a choreographer, director, and best-selling author. Craig’s also a remarkable singer, and to celebrate the release of his debut solo album, Revelations, he’ll reveal his own, hidden talent during a Fab-U-Lous night of big songs, tall tales and glamour.

Craig Revel Horwood: Fab-U-Lous

When disaster strikes a David Garrick Strolling Players production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, who will step forward to save the day? Enter a motley crew of makeshift mechanicals, setting aside backstage dramas to play multiple roles and keep the show on the road. What could possibly go wrong?!

Lichfield legends Sam Rabone and Ben Thornton lead the cast of this hilarious re-imagining of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy that’ll have audiences rolling in the aisles (and the Bard turning in his grave).

The Pocket Dream

A hilarious romp as members of the Wicksteed family pursue their romantic and lustful ambitions in a farcical merry-go-round of mistaken identities and amorous encounters.

Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Nov 22, 2024 - Jan 12, 2025

Jack & The Beanstalk (2024 Pantomime)

Nov 23, 2024

Dune: Part 2 (Ukrainian Dubbed Film) 12

Nov 30, 2024 - Apr 27, 2025

Young Garrick Lichfield - Senior (Age 14-18)

Nov 30, 2024 - Apr 27, 2025

Young Garrick Lichfield - Intermediate (Age 11-14)

Dec 6, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025

Christmas Present & Correct

Nov 22, 2024 - Jan 12, 2025

Jack & The Beanstalk (2024 Pantomime)

Nov 19, 2024

Top Hat Spoken Word Open Mic

Lichfield Garrick Theatre