Bleak Expectations

by Mark Evans

Performed by Oundle School

Charles Dickens plot meets Rowan Atkinsons humour in this bonkers adaptation of the famous novel Great Expectations. Bleak expectations follows the Three half-orphans Pip, Pippa and Poppy in their escapades defeating the dastardly Mr Gently Benevolent who chases their every step within a Victorian Britain.

Along the way they must fight the Hardthrasher siblings, find love, and get their inheritance before their time and luck runs out. Will the three siblings live happily ever after in the smog filled streets of London or will Mr Gently Benevolent gain the upper hand and achieve his dream of revenge and financial stability.

A hilarious play with unique characters, feral penguins and localised snowstorms leading to a final fantastic climax of Orphan versus the world.

Venue: The Stahl Theatre, West Street, Oundle

Date Oct 16th & 17th  2025

Time: 7.45pm

Tickets: £5

Running Time: Approx 90 minutes with an interval

How To Get Your Tickets

Online: www.stahltheatre.co.uk

Phone: 01832 277300

In person at the Box Office (open Mon-Fri. 9.30-2.30)

Everyone Welcome

Box Office open hours are Mon-Fri. 9.30am -2.30pm term time only

Wendy & Peter Pan

by Ella Hickson

Directed by Miranda Hill

Performed by Oundle School Pupils

Winter 1909. Snow is falling across London. The Darling household is cold and quiet, following the loss of Tom, the youngest. Whilst the children sleep and the parents mourn, into the nursery tumbles a mischievous boy called Peter.

In the magical ‘Wendy and Peter Pan’, Wendy, John and Michael set off to find their lost boy. With the aid of a little fairy dust she agrees to fly with Peter and Tink to Neverland. There she will give Tiger Lilly a run for her money, defeat Captain Hook and his pirate crew, and find friends who will stick with her to the end.

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

Date: 6th & 7th Nov 2025

Time: 7.45pm

Tickets: £5

No age restrictions

Runnining Time: 120 minutes including a 15 minute interval

Bar open at 7pm

How To Get Your Tickets

Online: www.stahltheatre.co.uk

Phone: 01832 277300

In person at the Box Office (open Mon-Fri. 9.30-2.30)

EVERYONE WELCOME

Clowns, Comedy and Shakespeare

(The event is a Clare Society talk)

 

Please join us for talks by Dr Paul Edmondson (Head of Research at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust) and Tim Fitzhigham (Comedian, Adventurer & Presenter.)

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

Date: 13th Nov 2025

Time: 7.45pm

Tickets: FREE

Open to all years from 3rd form and above, and to members of the public.

Runnining Time: Approx 75 minutes

How To Get Your Tickets

Online: www.stahltheatre.co.uk

Phone: 01832 277300

In person at the Box Office (open Mon-Fri. 9.30-2.30)