Chicago

The amateur production of CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION is

presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd  

www.concordtheatricals.co.uk and performed by Oundle School.

CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION Book by Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse, music by  John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb. Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins. Script adaptation by David Thomas

About The Performance

It the roaring 20s. Chicago is awash with jazz and liquor. Murder is front page news and everyone wants a piece of it. Join us for this a dazzling, satirical look at fame, justice, and the media machine. Based on real-life murders and trials, Chicago follows Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudevillian star who murders her lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap... until he realises he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Sent to death row, Roxie meets her hero, the famed double-murderess and nightclub performer Velma Kelly. They vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the 'American Dream': fame, fortune and acquittal.

Director: Naomi Baker

Musical Director: Quentin Thomas

Choreographer: Caroline Rees

Venue: The Stahl

Date: 6th - 9th December

Time: 7.45pm

Tickets: £8 Children £10 Adults

Duration: 90 Minutes

Lamphouse Theatre Presents

Treasure Island

Jim lives in the Admiral Benbow Inn with Grandma, but she’s desperate for a real adventure. One night, Billy Bones comes to stay, leading a gang of very silly pirates, with a big secret, to Jim’s door. Before she knows it Jim is sailing to Treasure Island, befriending one legged cooks, dodging mutinies and searching for buried treasure.

This is Treasure Island as you’ve never seen it before, in celebration of Lamphouse Theatre’s 10th anniversary. With a slew of silly-singalong-sea-shanties, plenty of preposterous pirates, and dozens of doubloons, you won’t want to miss Treasure Island this Christmas.

Suitable for ages 6-106

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

Date:Tuesday 12th Dec

Time: 2pm & 7pm

Tickets: £13, £15

We are offering a special family discount of £40 for a family until the 5th Dec

www.stahltheatre.co.uk | 01832 273930

Running time: 1.5 hours including interval

1st half 45 mins, interval 15 mins and 2nd half 30 mins

Following last year’s Christmas Concert, the Symphony, Jazz and Wind Orchestras return, and you can expect favourite Christmas classics and songs, whilst enjoying sizzling and evocative offerings from soloists and our larger ensembles along with entertaining sketches.

Ticket proceeds (£5) benefit Crisis.

TRAP

Directed by Isla Johnson and performed by Laxton/Sadler Houses

MENACHAP, CALIFORNIA. An incomprehensible event: every person in the audience of a high school play falls unconscious--every person but one. Using interviews with witnesses, loved ones, first responders, and the investigators pursuing the case, a theatre ensemble brings the story of the strange event to life, documentary-style. But as the strands weave together into an increasingly dangerous web, it becomes clear that this phenomenon might not be entirely in the past. Unnerving, exhilarating, and wildly inventive, you've never walked into anything quite like Trap.

Venue: The Stahl Theatre

Date: January 24th & 25th

Time: 7.45pm

Ticket: £5

Running Time 90 minutes

Recommended for age 11 and over

ABBA SENSATION

Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe. A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound.

A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed for all age ranges.

The band love audience participation, so you can sing along, clap or even get up and dance.  If however you are ‘too posh’ to join in, then no problem, just rattle your jewellery !!!  

Please note, this bands concerts tend to sell out very quickly, so please book your tickets as soon as possible for a great night out.

Venue: The Stahl

Tickets: £18 + £1.50 Booking Fee

Time: 7.30pm

Date: 5th April 2024

Running Time:

Book on line at www.stahltheatre.co.uk

Or call the Box Office 01832 273930

Crack out the bunting! It’s Luke Wright’s Silver Jubilee!!

Written & performed by Luke Wright

Supported by Norwich Arts Centre and Arts Council, England

Over twenty-five years, Luke Wright has built up a reputation for being one of Britain’s most popular live poets. He has won an unprecedented four Saboteur Awards (national awards for spoken word), a Stage Award, and a Fringe First. He’s sold out shows across the world and regularly tours with John Cooper Clarke and The Libertines.

This show debuted to a packed arena at Latitude Festival before a sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe where it was the toast of the critics.

“This is the best thing that poet Luke Wright has done, which is saying something.” ★★★★★ The Telegraph

This year, thwarted in his attempts to hold a street party by the philistines on the council and unable to shift the over-ordered commemorative plates, Wright does what a poet does best, and takes a deep dive into himself. What follows is his most confessional show to date.

“Breathtaking … with a sharpness and wisdom that lifts the soul, and soothes the battered heart.” ★★★★ The Scotsman

Wright was adopted as a baby and grew up believing that his adoption “wasn’t a big thing.” But one night he idly stumbled across his birth mother on Facebook. This window to a world that might have been his has thrown up deep questions about privilege, familial love, and destiny.

“Luke is on fire! A poetic interrogation of himself, who he is and where he is from that leaves you tenderised and bruised and with a little something in your eye.” Mark Thomas

This show is an excavation of lives lived and not lived. Wright navigates his audience through a warm and honest hour of poems and stand-up with the directness and pathos that has made him one of the most popular live poets in England. With some wild experiments in form, a nervous kitten called Sir John Betjeman and a healthy smattering of drum n bass, Wright manages to navigate some heart-wrenching material and keep the laughs coming.

“A winning combination of honesty, humour, ire and wonder. He is at the peak of his powers.” ★★★★★ The Stage

“The best exploration of love, family and belonging I have ever had the pleasure of seeing.” ★★★★★ The Student

“On the basis of the stellar quality of this show – here’s to another twenty-five.” ★★★★★ The Wee Review

“Britain’s finest performance poet.” ★★★★★ Life As Theatre

“Wright is entrenched in the sound and feel of words, a love he leans into with a mix of boisterous energy, and gentle pathos” ★★★★ The QR

“Luke Wright is a gifted performer, a talented poet and a definite favourite of ours. Treat yourself to an hour in his company.” ★★★★ Darkchat

The Stage “best 15 shows of the fringe”

The Telegraph “best 13 shows of the fringe”

The Crush Bar “top ten shows of the fringe”

Venue: The Stahl Theatre, West St, Oundle

Date: 19th April 2024

Time: 7.45pm

Tickets: £13 & £15

Tickets Available Now

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Box Office

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