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A tender, frank and funny play about a West Country farm struggling to survive the Foot and Mouth pandemic.South Devon, 2001. Disease ravages the countryside, pyres are lit on the horizon, and dairy herdsman Michael is trapped as his farm becomes a battleground for his business, his heritage, and his friendship with local vet Jeff. Ten years on and the battle scars are as evident on their relationship as they are on the landscape.Bea Roberts' play And Then Come The Nightjars charts the struggle of one farm amidst a crisis that saw the slaughter of four million animals and the postponement of a General Election.The play was joint winner of the inaugural Theatre503 Playwriting Award.A tender, finely observed portrait of male friendship, and a stirring requiem for the vanishing dignity of rural England'Evening StandardA right little cracker, a small but beautifully observed two-hander about a dying way of life and male friendship that spans 12 years... a savagely funny and sad play'Guardian
Approximately 1 Hour
8-11 performanceLittle Criminals by Evan PlaceyYou know the tales… but have you heard every side of the story?Join Little Red Riding Hood, Peter Pan, Goldilocks and many more famous characters as they take to the stand and face their fate. Who are the real baddies here? The trial of the Little Criminals is about to begin. 12-16 performanceThe Wardrobe by Sam Holdcroft – in association with Nick Hern Books. “'That's what a wardrobe is for - to guard your secrets. Warden, warder, wardrobe. And it is nearly one hundred and fifty years old. So imagine what secrets it has kept guard over in all that time.”Across seven centuries, small groups of children seek sanctuary in the same solid old wardrobe. It's the safest place they know – but is it safe enough?
Approximately 2 Hours
INSPIRED BY REMARKABLE TRUE EVENTS“It’s built for us, isn’t it? The Spitfire. Built for women.”New Year’s Eve, 1959. Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub. As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies. Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope.
Approximately 2 Hours 10 mins
It's almost easier to say whom Ruby Wax DIDN'T meet, interview and coax fascinating insights from in her huge TV shows 'Ruby Wax Meets' and 'Full Wax'. Donald Trump, OJ Simpson, Pamala Anderson, Madonna and many more. Her provocative, abrasive, incomparable style was - just about - kept in check by lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh. Together live on stage they review clips from the extraordinary shows, tell scandalous stories never before heard - and take the audience along for the ride.Featuring Ruby Wax & Clive Tulloh.★★★★ ‘Deeply thoughtful and resolutely frothy' The Times★★★★ 'Fascinating' The Telegraph★★★★ ArtsHub★★★★★ 'Hilarious' Entertainment Focus
An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late Sixties. Find your nostalgia fix at this 60s music concert. Music lovers are invited to return to a time when skirts got shorter and hair got longer as an incredible cast revive the hits of The Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Rolling Stones, Cilla Black, Manfred Mann, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Sandy Shaw and many more.Superb performances and beautiful, bespoke costumes return us to the sights and sounds of the Swinging Sixties. The non-stop, 40-song music feast includes She Loves You, Glad All Over, You’re My World, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Something Tells Me I’m Into Something Good, Shout, Ferry Cross The Mersey and so many more.It’s said that “If you remember the Sixties you really weren’t there”. Twist and Shout affords the opportunity to discover just what you missed!
Approximately 2 Hours 20 mins
Houdini. Brown. Blaine. Brace?Tom Brace is aiming to enter the Magic Hall of Fame by attempting a worldfirst… Sawing HIMSELF in half.Join him on a journey through the best tricks and illusions from magicalhistory as he navigates what it really takes to become a legend of magic.‘One of the most original, brilliant and wonderfully funny magicians I’ve everseen! (Nick Mohammed, Ted Lasso)'Charmed, amazed and delighted in equal measure! ***** (James O'Brien,LBC).'A hot ticket!' **** (WorldMagicReview.co.uk).'Where the real magic happens' **** (One4Review.co.uk).
Sam Piha, guitar, with Philip Bennett, violin: “The Return” – Our popular guitarist, Sam Piha, is back from cruising on Cunard, this time with his lively virtuoso violinist, Philip Bennett, with exciting and captivating Spanish, Scottish, Irish, South American & Texan music by the Gypsy Kings, Mason Williams, Monte and Rouse, plus Sam’s and Philip’s own piece, “The Return”, originally written for the BBC.
Approximately 0 Hour 50 mins
Killer Catchers: Crack the Case with Colin Sutton & Steve GaskinThe Real Detectives Return – and this time, you’re part of the team.Following the phenomenal success of the Manhunter and Mindhunter UK theatre tour in 2025, former Detective Chief Inspectors Colin Sutton and Steve Gaskin are returning with a gripping new live experience.The Killer Catchers: Crack the CaseFor true-crime fans, armchair detectives, and anyone who’s ever wondered what it’s really like behind the scenes of a murder investigation, this is your chance to step into the world of real criminal detection—with the experts themselves. Guests get an exclusive glimpse into the real world of murder investigation.Two Detectives. One Stage. A Live Murder Case.With decades of high-profile murder investigations under their belts, Colin and Steve will take audiences deep into the inner workings of New Scotland Yard’s elite Murder Squad. In the first half of the show, they’ll delve into…• What happens in a real murder squad?• What does it feel like to catch a killer—or miss one?• Go behind the scenes of a post-mortem — what really happens and why it matters• Step into the courtroom: how experts prepare for a high-stakes court case (such as murder)No actors. No fiction. Just raw, first-hand stories from two of Britain’s most experienced detectives.Step into the Squad Room (part 2)But that’s only half the story!After a short break, the show transforms into an interactive, true-crime experience where you become the detective.Every audience member will be issued with a murder case file. You’ll be briefed just as a real murder squad would be—and then it’s up to you to uncover the truth. Examine the evidence. Explore a digital crime scene. Work out the motive. Piece together the timeline. Look at the possibilities. Find the killer. Finally, the show closes with a professional debriefing by Colin and Steve, where they reveal how close (or far) you were from cracking the case.A First-of-Its-Kind British Theatre ExperienceThe Killer Catchers: Crack the Case isn’t just a show—it’s a realistic, immersive journey into the minds of detectives and the mysteries they face. For the first time in UK theatres, audiences are invited not just to observe, but to investigate.Whether you’re a seasoned true-crime enthusiast or just curious to see how your instincts measure up, this is a night that will leave you thinking long after the final curtain.
Albatross by Martha Loader (Winner, George Devine Award 2025)Presented by Menagerie Theatre CompanyDo family ties make us act with more care or blind us to the facts? Albatross takes us to the very boundaries of love in the age of climate catastrophe. Your generation. You owe us a future. A chance at one at least.Alice, a glaciologist, returns from Antarctica – back home to her daughter Alba and her mother Eve. There's been a flood, a new romance and now a strange gift. It’s 1.30am. Alba sleeps. Eve has never been more awake. And Alice? Maybe those cracks she discovered in the Antarctic ice have followed her home. And maybe they’re calling her to go back…Award-winning Martha Loader is one of the finest young playwrights working in Britain today. Albatross asks us what we’re willing to sacrifice for a better future. It is explosive, tender and often hilarious. And it reveals the human heart to be more vulnerable than we hope but stronger than we believe. Press QuotesBindweed by Martha Loader (2024)“Finds humanity in ways that complicate and deepen” The Guardian “An extraordinary, visceral experience” britishtheatre.com “Genuinely brilliant” Everythingtheatre.co.uk Recent Menagerie Productions “Epic adventure into history and heritage” Fringe Review on Toy Stories “Overwhelmingly powerful” A Younger Theatre on bloominauschwitz “Magnetic…delicately discomforting” London Reviews Hub on Bliss
Approximately 1 Hour 15 mins
A TRIBUTE TO THE AWARD-WINNINGFOLK-ROCK BAND MUMFORD & SONSThe Mumford & Sons Story recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping folk-rock band who took the world by storm. Four masterful live musicians come together in waistcoats, skinny jeans and bushy beards to celebrate the best of Mumford & Sons’ iconic music and their explosive rise to fame. “SOUNDED JUST LIKE THEM!”With all the very best hits, including Little Lion Man, I Will Wait, The Cave, Rushmere and many more, this is a stomp and holler not to be missed!
Approximately 1 Hour 50 mins
Join professional performer Grace Wellfare for an action-packed morning of Musical Theatre at Theatre Royal! Spend a morning on our stage as you are put through your paces experiencing a morning as professional performer! It will begin with a physical and vocal warm up before moving onto learning songs and dances from your favourite musical numbers! There will be a range of exercises to connect you with characters and their emotional journeys as well as looking at some scenes from the shows you know and love. If you want to brush up on your Musical Theatre skills, then this is the workshop for you!
Approximately 3 Hours
Living in their tiny shed squeezed in amongst the garden tools, Mr and Mrs Chickweed’s amazing prize-winning vegetables have taken over everything! Before they retire, they can’t resist planting one last seed, try for one more champion vegetable and one more trophy!But no one knew that a vegetable could grow bigger than the cat, bigger than the dog, bigger than you and me put together! It’s gigantic, it’s blocking out the light and it’s still growing!Help save the day as we pull The Enormous Turnip out of the ground before it takes over the planet!Suitable for all the family (recommended for ages 3-10).Directed by Niki McCrettonMusic by Matthew HuxleyStuff and Nonsense make inspiring shows for families. We unite creativity and imagination, so that children and adults can learn together and inspire each other. Our shows are co-created with children and incredible artists. We also teach, lead workshops, give schools resources and work with families to learn and make things.Stuff and Nonsense have delighted over a quarter of a million people this decade alone.Invest in your children’s imaginations: join us in the theatre and take playfulness home with you!
Approximately 1 Hour 5 mins
Sergi PoloSergi Polo is a stand-up comedian from Barcelona. As seen on BBC One, BBC Three, Spanish National TV and heard on BBC Radio 4, Sergi is a multi-award winning one-liner comedian currently performing in the best clubs in the country.Aidan JonesAidan Jones is a touring comedian and headliner originally from Australia, with over a decade of experience as a working comic. Aidan has recently relocated to London where he is taking over the circuit at an exceptional rate. His show “Chopin’s Nocturne” was highly critically acclaimed at EdFringe 2025, and he has previously been nominated for a number of prestigious comedy awards.“Sidesplittingly funny.” The Guardian“A masterclass…this should not work, but it does.” ★★★★★ – The List“The show is a delight.” ★★★★★ – Three WeeksWINNER – Adelaide Fringe Tour Ready Award 2025The Guardian’s ‘Best Shows at the Melbourne Comedy Festival’ 2025Best Comedy – Adelaide Fringe Weekly Award 2025The List – Best from the Adelaide Fringe at Edinburgh 2025 (Nominee)Maddie Coombe - middle spot for 2nd june Maddie Coombe is a London-based stand-up comedian and writer, celebrated for her painfully relatable humour and razor-sharp delivery. Her deeply resonant content has gained millions of views online and been described as “way too close to home”.A familiar face on the London comedy circuit, Maddie is also the co-creator and host of the popular comedy night Silly Goose Comedy. Her appearances include The Emma Barnett Show (BBC Radio’s 5 Live), Paddy Youngs Comedy Short (Forever Young) and The Angel Comedy Showcase (Edinburgh Fringe 2024).Beyond the stage, Maddie writes for major brands, appears in online adverts and works as a producer in live TV.RUNNER UP: Bristol Comedy Competition 2025
Witness the impossible true survival story of Titanic stoker Frederick Barrett. Working in the boiler rooms of the maiden voyage, Barrett’s fight for survival is one of the most devastating accounts of the last few hours of Titanic. Boiler Room Six gives a voice to the sacrifice of the working men below deck who kept the ship afloat for as long as possible, saving hundreds of lives, whilst knowingly giving up on their own. The production joins Theatre Royal as part of a national tour, following a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run. 'A spectacular piece of theatre' ***** (British Theatre Guide). ‘Historical theatre done right’ ***** (The Indiependent) ‘Sheepshanks is electric’ ***** (West End Best Friend) ‘The script is one of the best I’ve ever witnessed’ ***** (Scottish Field) ‘One of the most exciting playwrights of this generation’ ***** (Theatre Weekly) Winner: Best Overall Show of Edinburgh Fringe (Derek Awards, 2024)
All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show. Featuring raw rock ’n’ roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances – and some genuinely hilarious moments – there is no live event that delivers a better Buddy experience. Audiences of all ages all over the globe have found it impossible to stay in their seats. From Dundee to Dubai, Swansea to Sweden, Taunton to Thailand and all across the USA, thousands of fans have shown their appreciation with standing ovations and shouts for “more!” So, whether you’re young in years or young at heart, this night with Buddy and the boys really is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, Everyday is a Holly Day with Buddy Holly and The Cricketers!
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 22nd year, combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast.Join us for the party of the year, you can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life as we bring you all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All and many many more!Thank you for the Music! For without a song or a dance what are we! Touring the nation. Tickets on sale now! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.
A radio station for young people! Why do we need thatCaroline dreams of something more than stacking shelves at the local greengrocers. Her days are routine, but her nights come alive, walking the pier, sharing laughs with her best friend Mary, and spinning records with Robbie, her music-mad boyfriend who’s big on charm but short on direction. But a music revolution is coming, and Robbie lands a shock gig with Radio Caroline—the pirate radio station blasting pop, soul and rock ’n’ roll from a ship off the Essex coast and suddenly everything changes. Caroline is swept into a tidal wave of music, mayhem and a movement that would shake up British culture forever. Set to a soundtrack of iconic hits from the 60’s, Caroline is a vibrant, heart-warming and rebellious new musical about love, ambition and discovering your own voice.She’s not a DJ. She’s not a rock star. But in the middle of Britain’s radio revolution, Caroline might just steal the show.
SILENCE! I shall say this only once. The 'Allo 'Allo Podcast is now live onstage!Following the success of their hit podcast, ‘Allo ‘Allo! stars Kim Hartman (Helga), Guy Siner (Lieutenant Gruber), and Richard Gibson (Herr Flick) are now taking their secret operations into the open. Expect much hilarity, and – should you prove worthy – you may be permitted to come for a ride in Lieutenant Gruber’s little tank. Do not disappoint Herr Flick! The stars of ‘Allo Allo!’ are coming to Bury and your presence is requested.Helga, Lieutenant Gruber and Herr Flick – cunningly disguised as Kim Hartman, Guy Siner, and Richard Gibson – are bringing their hit podcast Listen Very Carefully to life on 23 June, 2026.If you love classic sitcoms, this is a show you won’t want to miss.
Approximately 1 Hour 55 mins
Following a widely celebrated 2025 tour, Ballet Central returns in 2026 with a brand-new company of dancers and a revitalising programme of classical ballet and contemporary dance.Join us to experience the magic of live dance, showcasing the excellence of Central’s next generation of dancers.The 2026 programme presents one of Kenneth McMillan’s earlier works, Solitaire. Revived for Ballet Central by Lynn Wallis, Solitaire presents a quirky, dreamlike world told through a montage of nine dances, knitted together by Malcolm Arnold’s enigmatic score.Times Square Ballet, an excerpt from Ashley Page's musical On the Town, is sure to delight audiences with its rhythm, glamour and romance. This hectic night of fun reflects the hustle and bustle of the famous Broadway theatre district during the 1940s.Two exciting new commissions will take to the stage in this year’s tour, from distinctive choreographers Monique Jonas and Cameron McMillan. These contemporary works showcase the versatility and flair of Ballet Central’s yearly repertoire.Be the first to hear Ballet Central announcements by subscribing to our newsletter. Discounts are available for dance schools and group bookings. Find out more at www.balletcentral.co.uk
Approximately 1 Hour 40 mins
Play with magic. Escape reality.Jay & Joss are the award-winning illusionists who stunned the judges on Britain'sGot Talent. Now they’re back with a mind-bending new show - a chance to sit backand leave real life behind!It’s Not a Game invites you into a world where nothing is quite as it seems. With jawdropping stunts, breathtaking visuals and moments that defy belief, reality andillusion are about to dissolve. Can you be sure where one ends and the otherbegins?Fresh from Britain’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller’s Fool Us, acclaimed magic duoJay & Joss are now thrilling audiences all over the world. Celebrated as“spectacular” (Entertainment Daily) and “awe-inspiring” (OK Magazine), they’re alsoknown to millions as “the boys who made Simon Cowell believe in magic.”
A grief cafe in Lowestoft, a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline that’scrumbling like rich tea biscuits.After losing her hubby, ageing Crystal wants to love laugh live but maybe she just needs tochill out.After losing Dad, teenage Jordan just wants to like get grieving over and done with andthat... but grief is messy and comes in waves right?Group leader Howard just wants to help everyone else… But can he finally help himself andconfront his own repressed grief?Written by local writer James McDermott (EastEnders, Rubber Ring, Time & Tide) anddrawing on his own experiences of bereavement after losing his father during the pandemic,‘It Comes In Waves’ is a big-hearted community-spirited coastal comedy drama that laughsin the face of loss, explores how grief comes in waves and asks how we can help each otherto stay afloat when it hits.This production launches a brand new partnership between The Seagull Theatre andEastern Angles.This will be the first ever co -production between the two companies since their inception.Both companies are well known for their impressive history of local stories and high qualitytheatre productions.
Suffolk Young People’s Theatre, now in their 47th year go Under the Sea this year with The Little Mermaid! Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, is obsessed with the human world and is desperate to be part of it. When she lays eyes on Prince Eric, she makes a deal with the evil Sea Witch Ursula to trade her voice for legs. With the help of friends, Sebastian, Flounder and Scuttle, can Ariel keep her part of the bargain and kiss Prince Eric by the time the sun sets on the third day, or will Ursula’s meddling pay off? Based on the original fairytale by Hans Christian Anderson, The Little Mermaid is a love story for the ages. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with irresistible songs such as Kiss the Girl and Part of your World. Come under the sea with SYPT, the original Bury St Edmunds summer school in 2026. Find out more about us at sypt.website/
Approximately 2 Hours 15 mins
By TrainBury St Edmunds Railway Station is on Station Hill and is twenty minutes walk from the Theatre, connecting to Cambridge, Ipswich and the London-Norwich line. Enquiries/Reservations: 08457 484950 or visit www.nationalrail.co.ukBy BusThe Bus Station is on St Andrews Street North, 10 minutes walk from the Theatre. In addition to local services it is serviced by National Express coach connections from all over the country. Enquiries/Reservations: 01284 702020
Open 90mins before a performance Greene King’s staff Car Park is available for evening and weekend performances only. It is not available for weekday matinees. There are 125 space available on a first-come, first-served basis.Cost: £2Payable at the barrier on entry (advance booking is not possible)Post Code: IP33 3PBAccess to the Greene King Car Park is via Cullum Road and will be signed from there.Access to the Theatre is via a well-lit path (c.200 metres) leading up to the back of the Greene Room foyerThere are 13 steps to ascend in order to get into the Greene Room foyer. We regret there is no access from the Car Park for customers in wheelchairs, we recommend dropping off at the front of the Theatre on Westgate Street.
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Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is one of Britain's most significant theatre buildings and the last surviving Regency playhouse in the country. Built in 1819 and restored to its Regency origins, this intimate Grade 1 listed building is the only theatre in the National Trust property portfolio. The Theatre presents a vibrant, year-round programme of drama, music, dance and comedy, featuring many of this country’s leading companies and performers. It has built a reputation of producing quality dramas and productions including its award-nominated annual pantomime.
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