Join us at the Priory Theatre for a year of remarkable productions that promise to engage, entertain, and enlighten. From classic tales like 'Sleeping Beauty' to the laughter-filled nights at Manford's Comedy Club, the upcoming season is packed with diverse performances. Celebrate the power of storytelling with adaptations of beloved stories such as 'It’s a Wonderful Life' and feel the pulse of comedy and drama with 'The 39 Steps' and 'Hay Fever.' Don't miss out on these captivating events that promise an unforgettable experience for all.

A Year at Priory Theatre: A Celebration of Creativity and Community

The Priory Theatre is gearing up for an exciting year filled with a diverse lineup of events that promise to entertain and inspire audiences. From heartfelt dramas to gut-busting comedies, the theatre's calendar is packed with performances that will capture the imagination of everyone. Highlights include a riotous reunion in 'Ladies Unleashed,' rib-tickling nights with 'Manford's Comedy Club,' the heartwarming 'It's a Wonderful Life,' the thrilling 'The 39 Steps,' the delightful chaos of 'Hay Fever,' and the touching exploration in 'Our Day Out.' Each event brings something unique, making it a must-visit destination for theatre lovers.

A Year of Theatrical Delights at Priory Theatre: Laughter, Drama, and Unforgettable Nights

Welcome to a captivating year at the Priory Theatre, where an eclectic mix of performances offer something for everyone. From the lively reunion in 'Ladies Unleashed' to the introspective 'Our Day Out', this season is packed with laughter, drama, and heartfelt stories. With performances from seasoned actors and newcomers alike, the Priory Theatre promises engaging experiences that connect with audiences on multiple levels.

The Priory Theatre: A Year of Laughter, Drama, and Insightful Performances

Priory Theatre is set to offer a diverse array of theatrical experiences in 2025, featuring an adaptation of a classic film, a comedic thriller, a family-centered comedy of manners, a touching play about schoolchildren, and a night of laughter with Manford's Comedy Club. Whether you're a fan of heartwarming stories, mystery, drama, or comedy, there is something for everyone on stage this year.

Dive into a Theatrical Journey at Priory Theatre: From Classics to Comedy

Priory Theatre's 2025 season is a vibrant tapestry of tales that range from timeless classics to modern-day comedy. With five distinct productions, the theatre promises an emotional journey through love, laughter, drama, and hope. Each play offers a unique perspective on life's myriad experiences, brought to life by talented artists and riveting storytelling. From a heartwarming adaptation of 'It's a Wonderful Life' to the side-splitting antics of 'Manford's Comedy Club,' there's something for everyone to enjoy in this unforgettable season.

A Season of Stories: Exploring Priory Theatre's 2025 Line-Up

Experience an unforgettable blend of drama, adventure, and laughter at Priory Theatre with three unique events. From the comical chaos of 'Hay Fever' to the heartwarming journey of 'Our Day Out', and a night of laughter at 'Manford's Comedy Club', there's something for every theater lover. Each performance offers a glimpse into different worlds, each with its own set of challenges and joys, making for a weekend full of diverse experiences. Join us at the Priory Theatre and be part of the stories that entertain and inspire.

A Theatrical Weekend: Drama, Adventure, and Laughter at Priory Theatre

In the vibrant realm of live performances, Priory Theatre is set to host an enticing lineup of diverse events. From the captivating fast-paced thriller 'The 39 Steps' to the chaotic family comedy 'Hay Fever', the heartwarming 'Our Day Out', and an unmissable night at 'Manford’s Comedy Club', there's something for everyone. With an accomplished cast and a promise of laughter and reflection, Priory Theatre invites audiences to immerse themselves in an unforgettable experience.

A Theatrical Odyssey at Priory Theatre: From Whodunits to Wholesome Laughs

Following many successful nights of comedy, Manfords Comedy Club are back at The Priory for another night full of laughter and hilarity.

Featuring the hottest new talent, comedy circuit favourites and household legends, all personally chosen by Jason Manford.

Manford's Comedy Club

Priory Theatre

A group of schoolchildren from a deprived district in Liverpool are off on a day trip to Conwy Castle in North Wales during the 1970s. The majority of these pupils come from impoverished and troubled families.
The play beautifully captures the complexities of class, education, and the dreams of these disadvantaged children. It’s a touching exploration of their hopes, struggles, and the transformative power of a simple day out

Our Day Out

Hoping for a quiet weekend in the country with some guests, David Bliss, a novelist and his wife Judith, a retired actress, find that an impossible dream when their high-spirited children Simon and Sorel appear with guests of their own. A housefull of drama waits to be ignited as misunderstandings and tempers flare. With Judith's new flame and David's newest literary 'inspiration' keeping company as the children follow suit, the Bliss family lives up to its name as the 'quiet weekend' comes to an exhausting and hilarious finale worthy of Feydeau.

Hay Fever

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance!

The 39 Steps

It’s a Wonderful Life – A joyful story of love, hope and community.
Mary Elliott Nelson’s adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life brings the beloved Frank Capra movie to the stage with a fresh perspective.
George Bailey, a compassionate man living in the small American town of Bedford Falls, faces personal struggles and contemplates suicide, but his life takes an unexpected turn when a guardian angel named Clarissa intervenes. Clarissa shows George the impact he has had on others and the goodness he has brought to his community. Maybe it's a wonderful life, after all?

It's a Wonderful Life

Pearl, Jan and Linda are enjoying a long-awaited break on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, when a surprise visitor turns up. They haven't seen Shelley for years, and their retreat becomes a reunion – and pretty soon, a riot.

Ladies Unleashed

Once upon a time in a land far away, Princess Aurora is turning 21 but all celebrations have been banned by her wicked Aunt Carabosse, who is determined to stop the princess from taking her rightful place as Queen.

Sleeping Beauty

The Addams Family musical is a dark comedy that brings the beloved and quirky Addams family to the stage with a delightful twist. In this story, the focus is on Wednesday Addams, now an eighteen-year-old young woman, who has fallen in love with Lucas Beineke, a boy from a normal, respectable Ohio family. As the rest of the Addams family try hold on to their unique values, Wednesday's new, unconventional romance poses a challenge to the family's traditions. The plot thickens when Wednesday invites the Beinekes to dinner, setting the stage for a fateful and hilarious night where secrets are revealed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must confront the one thing they've avoided for generations: change.

The Addams Family

Then we give you and your team clues and questions as you make your way around the local area by car (and also little bit of walking too….) following and gathering the clues as you go - and we then will all meet up at a secret venue where the winners will be revealed based upon the clues/answers gained and the time taken… Prizes are waiting to be won!

Priory Treasure Hunt

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The Stranger is a gripping play by Agatha Christie, adapted from her own short story "Philomel Cottage." The narrative revolves around Enid, who breaks off her long-standing engagement to marry the charming and mysterious Gerald. They move to a secluded country cottage, which initially seems like a romantic escape. However, the story takes a dark turn as secrets unravel, and Enid discovers that Gerald may not be the man she thought he was. The play explores themes of deception, love, and the realization that sometimes the greatest danger can come from those closest to us. It's a psychological thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, culminating in a dramatic and unexpected climax.

The Stranger

Together for over 25 years, The Jive Aces have been keeping the show on the road for three decades and become renowned worldwide for their high-energy live show having toured in over 40 countries. The band aim to spread smiles and cheer with their swingin' music and classic vintage style from crooning smooth ballads to blasting honking rhythm & blues. Having played for Her Majesty the Queen, selling out the Royal Albert Hall, becoming the first band to reach the finals of Britain's Got Talent or just entertaining at one of their 250 live shows a year, they continuously showcase why they are the UK's No.1 Jive & Swing band!

The Jive Aces - Keeping the show on the road tour

Following the nationwide acclaimed hit stage production of Peter James’ The Perfect Murder, the best-selling work of the No.1 novelist has returned to the stage with the adaptation of his most famous two million selling book and the first book that featured James’ now famous character of Detective Roy Grace - Dead Simple.

Dead Simple

It is wedding night in the palace of King Shahrayar. By morning, the new Queen Shahrazad is to be put to death like all the young brides before her. But she has one gift that could save her – the gift of storytelling.

With her mischievous imagination, the young Queen spins her dazzling array of tales and characters. On her side are Ali Baba, Es-Sindibad the Sailor and Princess Parizade – adventurers in strange and magical worlds populated by giant beasts, talking birds, devilish ghouls and crafty thieves. But will her silver-tongued stories be enough to enchant her husband and save her life?

Arabian Nights

Born in West Ham, London, Richard Digance is a BAFTA Nominated entertainer and a recipient of The Gold Award from The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters.

Along with award-winning radio documentaries he also composed and performed the music for the audio book version of work written by one of the world's best selling authors, Bill Bryson.

Richard Digance

3-2-1 Dance is a celebration of different dance genres in solo, duet and trio performances by our students, aged from 4 to 17 years old. All featured students are members of the school’s Performance Squad, which participates in competitions across the region.

3-2-1 Dance!

Sam is an accomplished jazz vocalist performing across the midlands and further afield. Sam started performing at the age of 16 and released a cover of Black Street’s ‘No Diggity’ which entered the Top 100 in 2014.

Sam focusses on bringing a sound of yester-year featuring the best of Big Band, Jazz and Swing with standards and classic numbers from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and Sammy Davis Jr. Sam’s influences include Kurt Elling, Donny Hathaway and more.

Sam Lawrence: An evening of Jazz & Swing

The Book Taster was founded by Jenna, who, whilst juggling motherhood, being a Primary School Teacher & a book worm, devouring books at a rate of knots! Jenna set up The Book Taster when she was unable to find a one-off bookish gift box for a friend who needed a little ‘pick me up’. When unable to find anything on the market, Jenna curated her own box which was warmly received. Repeating this a few times and not only enjoying the process but how the gift went down- the idea of ‘The Book Taster’ was born. 

The Book Taster - Tasting Notes Live

A touching, funny and warmly perceptive study of a spirited and lovable elderly couple facing their twilight years. Ethel and Norman Thayer return to their summer home on Golden Pond for the 44th year. He is a retired professor, nearing eighty, with heart palpitations and a failing memory, but still as sharp-tongued, observant and eager for life as ever. Ethel, ten years younger and the perfect foil for Norman, delights in all the small things which have enriched and continue to enrich their life together. 

On Golden Pond

The evening will comprise of teams/groups and everyone will get the chance to join in – and have some fun. Its been a few years since we last held this,  it was hugely popular and everyone said they thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and laughs along the way. It’s only slightly competitive I might add - just a bit of fun - and most of us are complete novices which is the best bit - but worry ye not, as we will make sure it all goes swimmingly! Basically, just turn up and have a good night. There will be a typical ‘Richie-style’ prize for the overall winner too - but I can say it’s NOT a Fray Bentos pie!!

Richie’s Skittles Night

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The theatre staff has witnessed ghostly apparitions, poltergeist activity, and extreme cold spots in certain areas. Our medium saw a full apparition of a woman walk out of the dressing rooms and down the stairs!

Haunted Heritage - Ghost Hunt

Haunted Adventures are one of the UK’s most popular overnight ghost hunting event organisers. We have been providing the general public with ghost hunting experiences since 2015 and we still continue to be one of the UK’s most popular paranormal event organisers. With a lot of research our team hand pick the most haunted, active and historic places across the UK. Do you have what it takes to join our team in some of the most spine chilling buildings in the UK. 

Haunted Adventures - Ghost Hunt

Following 3 successful nights of comedy, Manfords Comedy Club are back at The Priory for another night full of laughter and hilarity this May.

Featuring the hottest new talent, comedy circuit favourites and household legends, all personally chosen by Jason Manford.

It was 1977, the year of skin-tight polyester, the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, and Saturday Night Fever. The Sex Pistols were storming up the charts, skateboarding was the latest craze, and Angela Rippon danced with Morecambe & Wise.

Abigail’s Party

Join the paranormal eye as we invite you on this intense ghost hunt at the priory theatre in Kenilworth. The theatre in Warwickshire is a tardis once you enter. The Theatre was converted from a disused chapel built in 1816. However, there is the belief that there was also a former church here. We have full access after dark to all three floors, including the crypt, which lies hidden underneath a trap door within the stage area. Ghost hunts here are said to be a terrifying experience, as poltergeist activity has been reported within the main theatre itself. Many former paranormal investigators here have encountered some rather dark energies. Dark ghostly shadows have been witnessed, footsteps heard, and deep growls and moans. Many believe this is connected to the former chapel. Join us as we invite you to step out of your comfort zone and be part of this ghost night where you will be a part of seances, watch and wait vigils and some more modern equipment sessions, including spirit boxes and Evp sessions. 

Paranormal Eye - Ghost Hunt

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