A screening of the first and only full-length documentary film about Gustav Holst, on his birthday, with the film's director Tony Palmer introducing his work.
Adapted from the 1915 novel by John Buchan & the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock, this hilarious comedy follows the life of Richard Hannay, as he wakes up to find a mysterious
Kids will be kids, but it is the adults who descend into increasingly infantile behaviour in this acerbic and humorous ninety-minute piece from the author of the hugely-successful play Art.
Half-term fun and mayhem with Professor Collywobbles and his Punch & Judy show! Come and see a traditional Punch & Judy show, but before you do, find out all about the history of the lovable rascal Mr Punch.
After moving to Salem, teenager Max explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani and their new friend, Allison. After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (including Bette Midler) who used to live in the house.
The Cotswold Savoyards present an autumn concert, a wonderful, fun-filled evening of musical theatre favourites and classic songs from the West End - and, yes, there will be some Gilbert & Sullivan in there too!
John Newton, a wilful and musically talented young Englishman, faces a future as uncertain as the turning tide. Coming of age as Britain sits atop an international empire of slavery, he finds himself torn between pursuing a life as a slave trader or embracing the more compassionate views of his childhood sweetheart.
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!
