As the festive season approaches, The Old Rep Theatre brings a magical collection of performances to captivate audiences. From the enchanting tale of 'The Wizard of Oz' leading us down the yellow brick road, to the heartwarming Christmas Wassail celebrations at Hartlebury Castle and Middleton Hall. Next year kicks off with 'Dreamgirls', a musical journey through American pop music, and the thought-provoking 'Talking Heads'. These events promise a diverse exploration of themes spanning fantasy, tradition, ambition, and human complexity, offering something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season and beyond.

A Theatrical Journey: From Oz's Yellow Brick Road to Dreamgirls' Pop Elegance

Life turns upside down for middle-aged Graham, a repressed homosexual with a history of mental health issues, when his Mam, with whom he still lives, reunites with her old flame Frank.

Talking Heads

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A sweeping and inspirational journey through 20th century American pop music. Through gospel, R&B, smooth pop, disco and more, Dreamgirls explores themes of ambition, hope and betrayal, all set in the glamorous and competitive world of the entertainment industry.

Dreamgirls

Begin your Christmas celebrations in the best way possible with the Crescent's ever-popular Wassail - a show with enough Christmas spirit to last the whole year through! A festival of choral music, solo songs, spoken word and comedy brought together to warm your spirits with the magic of Christmas.

A Christmas Wassail @ Middleton Hall

Middleton Hall

Begin your Christmas celebrations in the best way possible with the Crescent's ever-popular Wassail - a show with enough Christmas spirit to last the whole year through! A festival of choral music, solo songs, spoken word and comedy brought together to warm your spirits with the magic of Christmas.

With the opportunity to enjoy a mice pie and a glass of mulled wine, let our Wassailers enchant, delight and entertain you.


A Christmas Wassail @ Hartlebury Castle

Hartlebury Castle

Don your ruby slippers this Christmas and Join us as we hop, skip, and jump our way down the yellow brick road to the Emerald City...

Dorothy loves her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry but she spends most of her days daydreaming of a place where she and her little dog Toto can escape Kansas and live a life free from the troubles, trials and tribulations of the farm.

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Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2025

Talking Heads

Jan 25, 2025

Dreamgirls

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