Lord of the Flies

by William Golding

Directed & Performed by Oundle School Pupils

About The Performance

Step into a world where the rules of civilisation no longer apply. William Golding’s Lord of the Flies follows a group of schoolboys stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. What begins as an exciting adventure soon descends into chaos as fear, power, and survival take hold. This gripping stage adaptation explores the darkness of human nature and the fragile boundaries between order and savagery. Powerful, thought-provoking, and intense, Lord of the Flies is a timeless story that continues to resonate with audiences today.

Venue: The Stahl Theatre, West St, Oundle PE8 4EJ

Date: Thu 12th & Fri 13th Nov

Time: 7.45pm

Tickets: £6

Running Time: Approximately 120 minutes including interval

Age Recommendation 13+

How To Get Your Ticket

Online: www.stahltheatre.co.uk

Phone: 01832 277300

In person at the Box Office

Box Office open hours are Mon-Fri. 10am -2pm term time only

It's A Wonderful Life

By Mary Elliott Nelson

Performed by Oundle School Pupils

About The Performance

Step into the heartwarming world of It’s A Wonderful Life, the beloved Christmas classic brought to the stage by Mary Elliott Nelson. Filled with laughter, nostalgia, and touching moments, this uplifting production tells the unforgettable story of George Bailey — a man who discovers just how much one life can mean to so many others.

As Christmas Eve unfolds in the charming town of Bedford Falls, George finds himself at his lowest point. But with the help of a lovable guardian angel, he is taken on a magical journey that reveals the extraordinary impact of his kindness, friendship, and sacrifice.

Packed with festive spirit, memorable characters, and a powerful message about hope and community, It’s A Wonderful Life is the perfect theatre experience for audiences of all ages. Whether you’re discovering the story for the first time or revisiting a holiday favourite, this enchanting production will leave you smiling, laughing, and maybe even shedding a tear.

Celebrate the season with a timeless tale that reminds us all: no one is a failure who has friends. Book your tickets now and experience the magic live on stage!

Venue: The Stahl Theatre, West St, Oundle PE8 4EJ

Date: Thu 3rd Fri 4th & Sat 5th Dec

Time: 7.45pm

Tickets: £6

Running Time: Approximately 120 minutes including interval

Age Recommendation 8+

How To Get Your Ticket

Online: www.stahltheatre.co.uk

Phone: 01832 277300

In person at the Box Office

Box Office open hours are Mon-Fri. 10am -2pm term time only

Christmas Concert 2026

Performed by Oundle School Pupils

Join the Oundle School Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and Jazz Orchestras for their end of term concert.

Proceeds from ticket sales go to Crisis UK, the national charity for people experiencing homelessness

Venue: The Great Hall, Oundle

Date: Mon 7th Dec

Time: 7.45pm

Tickets: £5

Running Time: Approximately 120 minutes including interval

How To Get Your Ticket

Online: www.stahltheatre.co.uk

Phone: 01832 277300

In person at the Box Office

Box Office open hours are Mon-Fri. 10am -2pm term time only

The Odyssey - Its A Really Really Really Long Journey

By Nina Segal

Performed by Oundle School Pupils

Pack your bags for an epic adventure!

When Telemachus was just a baby, his father Odysseus sailed away to fight in the Trojan War and never returned. Now, determined to uncover the truth, Telemachus sets off on a thrilling quest across the seas to find him.

Along the way he'll encounter monstrous Cyclopes, enchanting sirens, mystical creatures, stormy oceans, and even two very chatty sheep! Guided by the Muses and a soundtrack packed with infectious tunes, this hilarious and heartwarming musical adventure reimagines Homer's classic tale for a whole new generation.

Join us for a journey filled with laughter, music, surprises, and the discovery of what it truly means to be a hero.

Venue: The Stahl Theatre, West St, Oundle PE8 4EJ

Date: Wed 20th & Thu 21st Jan 2027

Time: 7.45pm

Tickets: £6

Running Time: Approximately 120 minutes including interval

Age Recommendation 8+

How To Get Your Ticket

Online: www.stahltheatre.co.uk

Phone: 01832 277300

In person at the Box Office

Box Office open hours are Mon-Fri. 10am -2pm term time only

Touch Grass

By Christopher York Directed by Eleanor Manners A Theatre Centre Production

An exhilarating offline adventure, two best friends, and nostalgia for an unplugged life never lived.

Steen has switched off his phone, put it in a shoebox and buried it in his mum’s back garden.

A whole month since BB last logged on, Steen fears the worst. With no phone and only £7.20 in his young savers account, Steen embarks on a coast-to-coast search for the girl he’s only known as an online avatar.

Shaped by conversations with young people across the UK, Touch Grass is the trip of a lifetime, travelling through friendship and the clash between the virtual world of gaming and real life.

Venue: The Stahl Theatre, West St, Oundle PE8 4EJ

Date: Fri 29th Jan

Time: 7.45pm

Tickets: £16 & £10

Running Time: Approximately 90 minutes including interval

How To Get Your Ticket

Online: www.stahltheatre.co.uk

Phone: 01832 277300

In person at the Box Office

Box Office open hours are Mon-Fri. 10am -2pm term time only

Blue Stockings

by Jessica Swale

Set in 1896 at Girton College, Cambridge, Blue Stockings tells the inspiring story of four young women fighting for the right to be educated at university in a society that believes a woman's place is in the home. As they pursue their academic ambitions, they face prejudice, opposition, and difficult choices that will shape their futures.

Jessica Swale's acclaimed play is a witty, moving, and powerful celebration of friendship, equality, and the determination of pioneering women whose courage helped change the course of history. Age Guidance: Recommended 12+. Parents should note that the plays contain themes of conflict, prejudice, and historical discrimination.

Performed by Oundle School Pupils

Venue: The Stahl Theatre, West St, Oundle PE8 4EJ

Date: Wed 10th and Thu 11th Feb

Time: 7.45pm

Tickets: £6

Age 12+

Running Time: Approximately 120 minutes including interval

How To Get Your Ticket

Online: www.stahltheatre.co.uk

Phone: 01832 277300

In person at the Box Office

Box Office open hours are Mon-Fri. 10am -2pm term time only

A Dream

by Chris Bush

Packed with songs, mischief and mistaken identities, this riotous and joyful play transports Shakespeare's most beloved characters to the chaos of a busy modern-day hospital.

Romeo and Jules are recovering from an accidental overdose, Antony and Cleo are reminiscing in the waiting room, and Beatrice and Benedict are bickering over the cause of the latter's knee operation.

As night falls on A&E, and Pharmacist Puck starts to dole out medicine, a very midsummer madness begins to take root…

Chris Bush's play A Dream, with original songs featuring lyrics by Chris Bush and music by Russell Hepplewhite, was first performed at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, in a production by Sheffield People's Theatre.

Content guidance: This play contains some strong language and mild references to drinking and drug-taking.

Venue: The Stahl Theatre, West St, Oundle PE8 4EJ

Date: Thu 4th Fri 5th & Sat 6th March 2027

Time: 7.45pm

Tickets: £6

How To Get Your Ticket

Online: www.stahltheatre.co.uk

Phone: 01832 277300

In person at the Box Office

Box Office open hours are Mon-Fri. 10am -2pm term time only

Mix Tape Volume 5

A Collaboration of Choreographers

Please join us for an evening of dance.  

Our dancers' range in experience from complete beginners to seasoned performers and bring to you a variety of dance styles.

We hope that you will be impressed by the talent on show! Everyone is welcome.

Performed by Oundle School Pupils

Venue: The Stahl Theatre, West St, Oundle PE8 4EJ

Date: Tue 23rd March 2027

Time: 7.45pm

Tickets: £3

All ages welcome

Running Time: Approximately 90 minutes

How To Get Your Ticket

Online: www.stahltheatre.co.uk

Phone: 01832 277300

In person at the Box Office

Box Office open hours are Mon-Fri. 10am -2pm term time only

Yes

by Luke Wright

Luke Wright used to think he had the answers. Now he's not so sure.

As children grow up, heroes become more complicated and old certainties begin to wobble, Fringe First winner Luke Wright finds himself looking again: at the country he lives in, the people he loves, and even those he thought he'd already made his mind up about.

Part poetry, part stand-up Yes. is about changing your mind without losing your convictions – and staying open in an increasingly entrenched world.

“Honesty, humour, ire and wonder. He is at the peak of his powers.”

★★★★★ The Stage

“His poems shoot arrows through the heart.”

★★★★★ The List

“A sharpness and wisdom that lifts the soul and soothes the battered heart.”

★★★★ The Scotsman

“Witty observation and rollicking acuity.”

★★★★ The Guardian

Venue: The Stahl Theatre, West St, Oundle PE8 4EJ

Date: Wed 19th May

Time: 7.45pm

Tickets: £16 & £10

Running Time: Approximately 90 minutes including interval

How To Get Your Ticket

Online: www.stahltheatre.co.uk

Phone: 01832 277300

In person at the Box Office

Box Office open hours are Mon-Fri. 10am -2pm term time only