A charming new family musical by beloved poet Roger McGough.

Blind musician Keith loves his noisy life. His neighbour Topsy, a TikTok influencer, has different ideas. One day, a mysterious figure sneaks into Keith’s house and steals his favourite sounds, even his snores! It’s up to the audience to lend Keith an ear and help him catch the thief.

Dive into a cosy sound bath of gorgeous gurgles and satisfying squeaks in this sensory production, featuring original music by Steve Halliwell (Little Machine), and innovative live foley sound.

Staged by the company behind Roger McGough’sMoney-Go-Round (winner, Best Children’s Show, Edinburgh Fringe 2023). Directed by Jonny Danciger, the creator of the OSO pantomimes.

Praise for previous shows:

“A perfect theatre experience for children” Mini Travellers???????

“The family show of the year” Gyles Brandreth ???????

“A bundle of fun to watch” Fringe Review (Highly Recommended)

Run time - 1 hour

RSVP tells the story of lifelong friends growing up together. We see their lives unfold through the social reunions they attend over the years. Relationships blossom, friendships unravel and rekindle as the friends navigate their way through jealousy, marriage, fantasy and unrequited love. Travel back in time to join them for an early childhood birthday party, school disco, first romance and wedding. The mother of the bride is a nifty mover who is quick to defend her daughter from competition for her son in law.
The story is weaved together through exuberant jazz, neoclassical, Tango and contemporary choreography by West End artist Lucy Potter. Enjoy an evening of pure escapism brought to you by seven fabulous dancers, set to a timeless soundtrack, ranging from Scott Joplin to Hot Gossip. Guaranteed to get you dancing in your seat, make you laugh and perhaps bring a tear to your soul. You may even be invited for some post show dancing with the cast so don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Following their previous acclaimed narrative recitals Never Such Innocence (2018) and Odyssey (2019), actor Christopher Kent and classical pianist Gamal Khamis return to OSO with a rare opportunity to hear a hidden gem of the romantic repertoire.

Enoch Arden is a searingly dramatic epic poem written by Tennyson in 1864 and set to music by Richard Strauss in 1897. Said to be based on true events, it tells the story of three childhood friends who grow up in a remote fishing village. Enoch marries his sweetheart Annie and sets off on a long voyage from which he never returns. Years later Annie reluctantly marries the third friend, Philip. But then Odysseus-like, Enoch does return to find his former life irrevocably changed. What happens next is agonisingly moving, with words and music of haunting beauty. Christopher Kent performs the work in its entirety from memory with the virtuosic piano part played by the brilliant Gamal Khamis.

Since 2005 the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits! It’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is an abnormally high chance of the entire audience claiming to be called Bob.

Sarah Jane Eveleigh and Melbury Music Jazz Vocals Night Saturday 25 May 2024

Sarah Jane Eveleigh is a highly experienced vocalist who delights audiences with her mellifluous voice and engaging style. Her singing is rhythmically assured yet relaxed and she tells a story with each song she performs.

For this very special evening she is also inviting some solo guest singers to perform a couple of other songs each, creating a wonderfully diverse, enjoyable programme. The songs will be easy-going and up-tempo jazz numbers along with some pop/other songs.



They will be supported by Melbury Music trio Martin Bazley on piano, Lloyd Jonas on bass and Steve Butcher on drums.

Melbury Music create a relaxed, feel-good experience at each event, with the emphasis on enjoyment – we are looking forward to a wonderful evening’s entertainment.

A hectic night and morning of frenetic running up and down staircases, across three floors, six characters are immersed in their own individual problems. Roland, a self-made bucket magnate, is buying a dilapidated Victorian house, once a brothel, and trying to complete the deal. Meanwhile his wife is trying to leave him, and her brother is trying to patch things up with his ex-fiancée. Into this situation come a rookie solicitor and a wily builder. A series of farcical misunderstandings ensue amidst Ayckbourn’s sharp social observation.

Returning to OSO after successful runs of Absent Friends, Codpieces and Handbagged, Claire Evans presents Alan Ayckbourn’s Taking Steps, his rarely seen laugh-out-loud farce. The company will again comprise professional actors providing stand-out performances.

AFGHANISTAN IS NOT FUNNY BY HENRY NAYLOR

WORLD’S BEST FRINGE THEATRE WINNER 22/23, IFES NEW YORK

A close-shave with a landmine, menaced by a warlord & abducted by the Mujahideen: this is the extraordinary, true story of a British comedian & photographer in war-torn Afghanistan...

Performed by Naylor & featuring Sam Maynard’s photography, this docu-play takes us to the start of a modern tragedy. Directed by Martha Lott & Darren Lee Cole, the show comes to OSO after smash-hit runs Off-Broadway and Off West-End.

One of the most decorated shows on the International Fringe circuit 2022/3, the show won leading awards at the Hollywood, Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringes - before claiming the prestigious ‘Outstanding Production’ title at the International Fringe Encore Series in New York.

A recipient of 36 five- & four-star professional reviews, it’s one of the critically-acclaimed fringe shows in recent times… So book early!