As the holiday season approaches, Epsom Playhouse is ready to dazzle audiences with an incredible array of performances that cater to every taste. From the enchanting ballet 'The Nutcracker' to the nostalgic tunes of 'The Simon & Garfunkel Story,' there is something for everyone. Audiences can immerse themselves in classic fairy tales like 'Cinderella,' enjoy the comedic genius of Lucy Porter, or celebrate the legacy of Bob Marley. With a diverse line-up that includes orchestral masterpieces and a vibrant Doctor Who tribute, this festive season at Epsom Playhouse promises unforgettable experiences.

A Spectacular Festive Line-Up at Epsom Playhouse: From Ballet to Bob Marley

Don’t be a pumpkin; grab your glass slippers and get ready to join us for this classic tale of Cinderella, a kind-hearted girl mistreated by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. With a little help from her fairy godmother’s magic and a bit of bippity-boppity-boo, she transforms for the royal ball, where she catches the attention of Prince Charming. But when the clock strikes midnight, the illusion fades, leaving only a single glass slipper behind. Perfect for families, this enchanting production is generously dusted with heartwarming moments, tummy-tickling comedy, and glitzy costumes galore. Secure your tickets today and let Cinderella’s magic sweep you off your feet!

Cinderella

The Ashley Centre

Following last year’s sell-out performances of Santa’s Christmas Wish, Honalee Media are delighted to present their next hit Santa Show this Christmas…

Santa’s Christmas Cracker

Enjoy our musical pantomime, Beauty and the Beast from Richards. David Leonard, of Matilda fame, narrates with orchestral accompaniment arranged by the orchestra’s Musical Director, Darrell Davison. Delight in the wonderful melodies of Morning from Grieg’s Peer Gynt, Lehar’s Gold & Silver Waltzes, and the Strauss’ Cuckoo Polka. Feel your spirits lift with the exciting Polovtsian Dances from Borodin and Gopak from Khachaturian. Or, simply get into the mood for Christmas with festive favourites including Anderson’s A Christmas Festival and The Snow Maiden Suite from Rimsky-Korsakov.

Epsom Symphony Orchestra: Christmas Concert

After last year’s successful tour, Crown Ballet® returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker.

Crown Ballet present The Nutcracker

Bringing Roald Dahl’s beloved tale to life on the Epsom Playhouse stage with vibrant energy and whimsical charm, featuring a score by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Scott Wittman. Following young Charlie Bucket as he wins a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s well-guarded and mysterious chocolate factory, this production is bedecked with lavish sets and dazzling costumes. Seat yourself comfortably in this world of pure imagination and get ready for a magical musical experience suited to children and adults alike.

Leatherhead Operatic Society present Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Annie has become a worldwide sensation. Annie features wonderful music, including smash hit songs such as 'Tomorrow', 'It's a Hard Knock Life' and 'You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile'.

Sutton Theatre Company present Annie

The Central Band of The Royal British Legion, now in its 80th year, is delighted to return to Epsom and present its annual concert marking Remembrance Day. The programme will include a range of reflective and uplifting pieces from traditional favourites, to stage, screen, and pop classics. The Central Band has performed at many high-profile events, most recently for WW2 veterans on their recent 80th anniversary D-Day commemoration trip to France and on the One Show D-Day Special, accompanying The D-Day Darlings. The band is led by the irrepressible Captain David Cole OBE.

The Central Band of the Royal British Legion: We Will Remember Them

Sound & Vision, the ultimate seven piece Bowie tribute band, will take you through two hours of iconic songs like 'Ziggy Stardust', 'Life on Mars', 'Jean Genie', 'Let's Dance', and many more.

Sound and Vision: A Tribute to David Bowie

This stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!

How Sweet it Is 2024

Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with the new 2024 production of their hit show, Christmas Memories.

Neil Sands presents Christmas Memories 2024

Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe’s No.1 multi award winning show returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics.

The Legends of American Country Show

Join our super talented presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how it has shaped our modern world…with a few loud bangs along the way! They’ll take an anarchic approach to science communication while looking at the brilliant scientists, engineers, and inventors who built the foundations of our current knowledge. Expect 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, exploding oxygen and hydrogen balloons, fire tornados, zippy hydrogen bottle rockets, ignited methane, and even a self-built Hovercraft!

Ministry of Science

Epsom Light Opera Company is thrilled to be staging THE PRODUCERS at the Epsom Playhouse this autumn.

Epsom Light Opera Company present The Producers

The Epsom Symphony Orchestra present Autumn Classics, under the baton of our musical director, Darrell Davison. The concert opens with the joyful overture to Smetana’s comic opera, The Bartered Bride. We are also joined by local soloist, Dan Brandon, to give us that jewel of Romantic music, the Dvorak Cello Concerto. Dan was awarded principal cellist at the NYO & now studies at the prestigious Hannover Hochschule in Germany. This classical feast concludes with Brahms 4th Symphony, a monumental work of profound depth and power.

Epsom Symphony Orchestra: Autumn Classics

The Club 80's Live show will take you on a rollercoaster ride back through one of the greatest eras of music.

Club 80s: The Ultimate 80s Party

Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2024. 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 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 25 Years

One of the UK's top, and some say most authentic, Fleetwood Mac Tribute Shows.

Dreams of Fleetwood Mac 2024

During the First World War, over one million British Empire soldiers were killed. More than a century later, over half a million still have no known grave.

John Nichol's The Unknown Warrior

Sweet Charity follows the romantic trials and tribulations of Charity Hope Valentine, who tries again and again to find her dream and make something of herself, who wants more than anything to be loved. Charity’s hopeful romanticism and unfailing optimism lift her out of her circumstances and help her reach for a life beyond whilst working at the seedy Fandango Ballroom as a taxi dancer — a dance partner-for-hire — alongside her two best friends, Nickie and Helene. Charity wears her heart on her sleeve, and in the past, she’s been strung along and hung out to dry by a series of bad relationships and lousy men who take advantage of her trusting nature. Along the way, Charity learns valuable lessons about self-worth and the true meaning of love. Charity refuses to believe that tomorrow does not hold a promise of happiness. When she meets Oscar, a neurotic, shy actuary seemingly from another world, will she find true love at last?

Banstead Musical Theatre present Sweet Charity

The Counterfeit Stones are more than a tribute to the Rolling Stones, they're a complete re-enactment. With a healthy smattering of 'Spinal Tap' humour, their performances take on an almost cartoon-like air.

The Counterfeit Stones - It's Phoney Rock 'n' Roll

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.

Dr Louise Newson - Hormones and Menopause - The Great Debate.

Direct from the West Ends Adelphi theatre and celebrating 21 years in the business, Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison story will take you on a fantastic musical journey celebrating the rock n roll hall of fame and 6-time grammy award winning “Big O” and his many friends.

Barry Steele - The Roy Orbison Story

The UK’s No.1 vocal harmony group and original X-Factor stars celebrate a double decade in the limelight with a spectacular anniversary show. Their unique blend of classical training alongside a pioneering approach to popular classics has seen them hailed as the ‘Kings of Popera’ and earned them a legion of loyal fans all over the world.  This tour will see them fondly look back upon their journey as they propel themselves into the next chapter of their groundbreaking career.

G4 20th Anniversary Tour

Adam Parker Brown delivers a definitive tribute to the greatest Welsh singer of all time, Sir Tom Jones. With a live band and sensationally sassy backing singers, this show pays the ultimate tribute to the legend himself and his incredible catalogue of music. It is clear from the outset, in every detail of his performance, just how much this established entertainer has studied his idol.

Tom Jones Songbook

This multi award-winning smash-hit show sails in for one night only with 21 masterful musicians, singers, and dancers for the best foot-stomping, sing-along, fun shindig EVER!

Old Time Sailors

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 Live: The Great Camping Adventure

Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics, this show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers.

Genesis Connected 2024

Voted one of Britain’s top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra) and their world-class band present a diverse catalogue of iconic back-to-back hits including Superstition, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Isn’t She Lovely, I Wish, Sir Duke, Master Blaster and many more.

The Wonder Of Stevie 2024

DOCTOR WHO is the longest running science fiction programme in the world, celebrated its 60th birthday in 2023, and has grown to be a much-loved and globally-known national institution. Join two of the programme’s stars at Epsom Playhouse, for the latest in a long line of DOCTOR WHO-related events, and find out what goes on behind-the-scenes with the actors who were actually there!

Who's At The Playhouse

Girls grab your boys it’s time to go wild, wild, wild! As we transport you back to the golden age of Glam, with all the songs you know and love. Starring son of Sweet Legend - Brian Connolly Jnr, it’s time to Get It On! As our sensational cast and live band recreate the soundtrack of a generation. So come on feel the noise and grab your Tiger Feet as we say Bye, Bye Baby to the Spirit in the sky, for a night like no other!

The Glam Rock Show – Get It On

Michael starring Ben is the latest smash hit theatre production from renowned producer James Baker and features the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman; who not only looks and sounds like Michael Jackson, but has honed his routine so impeccably that audiences believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.

Michael starring Ben 2024

Coldplace: The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.

Coldplace

The irrepressible Lucy Porter bounces back into action with a show all about regrets. Frank Sinatra had too few to mention, but Lucy’s got hundreds, and she’s prepared to go into graphic detail about all of them. Disastrous dates, professional calamities, ruined friendships and parenting fails. Lucy describes all the mistakes she’s made, works out why they happened, and ponders how her life would have turned out if she’d acted differently.

Lucy Porter - No Regrets

Welcome in the New Year with PETER DAVISON, COLIN BAKER and SYLVESTER McCOY – the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Doctors - who are leading our line-up of DOCTOR WHO stars appearing on stage, in a day-long diary of exclusive on stage interviews, celebrity autograph panels, photograph sessions, cosplay competitions, merchandise, and much more!

HAPPY WHO YEAR - A New Year tribute event celebrating over sixty years of DOCTOR WHO!

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

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.

Pretty Vacant - The Story of Punk & New Wave

Hotfoot from a sell out show at London’s Adelphi Theatre, Legend - the Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. 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, Get Up Stand Up, I Shot the Sheriff  and many more reggae classics.

Legend - The Music of Bob Marley

Following SOLD-OUT performances in London’s West End, a Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

The Simon & Garfunkel Story 2025

Put on your blue suede shoes and come to celebrate the music of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with the UK’s supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast. This breath-taking recreation of a live Elvis Presley concert takes you on an epic audiovisual journey through time like you've never seen before. Including hits Stuck on You - It's Now or Never - Return to Sender - GI Blues -Suspicious Minds - The Wonder Of You - American Trilogy and many, many more.

A Vision of Elvis

The sensational The Magic of the Beatles features an incredible cast that not only look and sound like John, Paul, George, and Ringo, they also generate that same, famed incredible excitement that was the trademark of the greatest group the world has ever seen – with the Fab Four’s unique sense of humour thrown in for good measure too.

The Magic of the Beatles: The Shake it Up Baby Tour

Epsom Playhouse plays host to an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling; anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years.

An Evening with Jeff Stelling

Calling all ‘Dancing Queens’ and ‘Super Troopers’ - it has been 50 years since ABBA’s Iconic 1974 Eurovision win with their legendary performance of Waterloo… and what better way to celebrate than with Arrival: The Hits of ABBA!

Arrival: The Hits of ABBA

Celebrate 40 years since the iconic Born in The USA album was first released with the world-class theatre production The Sound of Springsteen.

Sound of Springsteen

Come and watch a show like no other, and experience the sensational live production, Shape of You, showcasing the phenomenal music of the world-renowned singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran. Featuring the incredible Daniel East on lead vocals, and a super-talented band, the show is a truly authentic production, drawing from an awesome anthology that includes the multi-million selling albums Divide, Multiply, Equals and from his latest album Subtract.

Shape of You: The Music of Ed Sheeran

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.

How To Beat Scammers with Nick Stapleton

Strap yourself in for the ultimate tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen! With more than 25 years on the road Mercury guarantee an unforgettable night of music and tells the story of one of the greatest bands in history. Including all the songs you know and love such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga and We Are The Champions, Joseph Lee Jackson brings unbounded energy and authentic nuance to each performance with the incredible vocal range required to portray one of the most iconic frontmen of all time. Glenn Scrimshaw channels the melodic genius of Brian May as the band brings fantastic harmonies and crowd-moving backbeats to the fore. Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute hosts an unforgettable night of music and tells the story of one of the UK’s greatest bands ever.

Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute

Direct from the West End and riding high on the success of their world tour, Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners brings the ultimate feel-good Irish show back to the Epsom Playhouse.

Seven Drunken Nights 2025

After a sold out tour across the UK and Europe in 2023, Celine- My Heart Will Go On is back for 2025, bigger and better than ever!

Celine - My Heart Will Go On

He was the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice. Selling over seven million albums, Aled was the original, classical crossover star. His recording of Walking in the Air, from the animated film The Snowman, firmly established him as a household name and he has become an integral part of the nation's festivities. Equally at home on the classical stage, or starring in musical theatre productions in London West End, his credits include lead roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.

Aled Jones - Full Circle

Francis Rossi is embarking on his 2025 tour, featuring brand new songs and unheard tales. He'll be telling us what it was like to be the first act on Live Aid, what life with Rick Parfitt was like, plus more about the hits, fellow stars, and misadventures across the world, all told through Francis’ whip-smart wit and humour. Performing many of his signature hits that made Status Quo a house name, plus some personal favourites and deeper cuts, if you think you know Francis, think again. The story starts with ‘Pictures of Matchstick Men’ and continues right up to the present day.

Francis Rossi's 2025 Tour

The Award Winning tribute to the UK's biggest selling singles artist of the 1980's - WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN'- THE SHAKIN' STEVENS STORY is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Rock 'n' Roll!

Epsom Playhouse

7 - 24 Dec, 2024

Santa’s Christmas Cracker

Dec 13, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025

Cinderella

Jan 18, 2025

Lucy Porter - No Regrets

Jan 19, 2025

HAPPY WHO YEAR - A New Year tribute event celebrating over sixty years of DOCTOR WHO!

Feb 2, 2025

Back in the Day

Dec 13, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025

Cinderella

7 - 24 Dec, 2024

Santa’s Christmas Cracker

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