A cursory look at the music released in this year will show that some of Rock music’s most seminal albums burst into the public consciousness. The Album Project will perform some of the finest tracks off these albums plus songs that were in the top 100 selling singles of that year. There will be some old favourites, and some surprises spanning a range of genres.
New York City policeman John McClane (Bruce Willis) is visiting his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) and two daughters on Christmas Eve. He joins her at a holiday party in the headquarters of the Japanese-owned business she works for. But the festivities are interrupted by a group of terrorists (led by Alan Rickman) who take over the exclusive high-rise, and everyone in it. Very soon McClane realizes that there's no one to save the hostages -- but him.
Christmas is coming and commodity brokers the Duke Brothers decide to undertake a social experiment for the sake of a bet: can they take a common criminal (Eddie Murphy) and make him a successful businessman in their company?
The Playhouse’s favourite pianist is back with the perfect kick start to the festive period! Peter will be bringing his band The Good Time Charlies to the stage to provide some much needed Christmas cheer with a fabulous mix of boogie woogie, rock ‘n’ roll and swing classics together with a sprinkling of seasonal songs. Is Santa Claus Comin’ to Town? Will there be a Winter Wonderland?
Gloucestershire's lockdown internet singing sensation Tim Jones is back at the Playhouse this December for some more swing tunes, musical theatre hits, a generous smattering of seasonal songs and, of course, his special brand of waffle!
Christmas time is approaching and the animals are preparing for the big event. With Mole keen to decorate the Wild Wood in readiness for Santa’s visit, Ratty looking forward to skating on the river, and Badger preparing for his traditional Christmas at home, all seems to be going well – until Toad insists everyone comes to Toad Hall where he promises a Christmas to remember! Surely nothing can go wrong?
Charles Dickens' immortal classic gets a Muppet makeover with Michael Caine as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit and Miss Piggy as Mrs Cratchit.
Kevin is thrilled to have the house to himself until a pair of burglars decide to target it while they assume everyone is away. It’s up to Kevin to thwart them!
Cheltenham Chamber Orchestra present their first concert of 2022 with a programme including Bartok's Romanian Folk Dances, Sibelius's Pelleas et Melisande and Vaughan Williams's Fifth Symphony
1872. The Nightingale has struck again! The famous art thief has stolen three paintings from museums around London and is now attempting to flee the country for the safety of foreign soil. At the same time, Phileas Fogg and his new valet Passepartout are attempting to go Around The World In 80 Days in order to win a bet of £20,000. But is that just a cover story to hide the dastardly escape of The Nightingale?
The Alex Voysey Blues Band brings together 4 stunning musicians, breathtaking grooves and riffs, and a deep passion for blues. Their new show, ’Old Dogs, New Tricks’ is a travelogue through the very best of blues history.
An Audience with Phil Beer has been described as a glimpse into his world where folk, blues, hymns, the sea, the West Country and a life spent in music combine to make a true show. A Phil Beer gig is one spent in the company of a true craftsman, a master musician and consummate performer.
Six actors performing six different plays will do Shakespeare as Shakespeare has never been done before. David Spicer’s hilariously mad Shakespearean mash-up will have you rolling in the aisles and the Bard turning in his grave.
