Blame and Shame - a play by Rosemary Hill

Fri 30 OctDoors 19:30

Before the Lights

York House Centre · Stony Stratford

The ever-increasing costs of creating and installing Stony’s magnificent Christmas Lights display means ever-increasing needs for fundraising. YOU, TOO, can help by buying tickets for “Before the Lights” and enjoying an evening of music from some of the finest performers on the scene. An evening of live music from the four host bands of the Old George Open Mic, held every Sunday. This is your chance to see the musicians themselves let their hair down, join forces, and enjoy playing for the sheer fun of it. Expect a few surprises, special guest singers, and plenty of memorable moments along the way. Your hosts Pete Venes, Ant Boylan, Andy Powell, and Hélène Walker will each bring their own band to the stage, creating a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere throughout the evening. Get switched on with: Second Sunday Senior Serenaders with Pete Venes Fairfield & Co with Hélène Walker & David Gilchrist Wallabies with Ant Boylan Andy Powell & the Leftovers The event is called Before the Lights because it takes place before the Stony Lights switch-on, and as a tribute to our friend Ian Anderson, who was a member of After the Lights and a much-loved former host of the Old George Open Mi...

Gigs

Sat 31 OctDoors 10:00

Worlds Collide Day

York House Centre · Stony Stratford

Join us at York House for Worlds Collide Day, bringing together actors, writers and performers for a packed day of readings, live performance, comedy, interviews, Q&As, book launches and signing opportunities. Meet our special guests Terry Molloy – best known to Doctor Who fans as Davros, creator of the Daleks, and to generations of BBC Radio 4 listeners as Mike Tucker in The Archers. Ian Reddington – a leading actor with many stage and television credits since the early 1980s including the film Highlander, playing the Chief Clown in Doctor Who, and prominent roles in EastEnders, Coronation Street, Shameless, Benidorm and Vera. Mickey Lewis – a familiar face – although you might not always recognise him! – from the Doctor Who universe, where he has appeared as a Dalek, Cyberman and Sea Devil, as well as working on the Star Wars franchise. Jessica Martin – actress, illustrator and author whose credits include Doctor Who and Spitting Image. Jessica will be launching her new novel, Mud, Myth and Murder. Nigel Wolfin – stand-up comedian fresh from a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Paul Eccentric – our host for the day, writer, performer and lifelong Doctor Who f...

Theatre

Fri 20 NovDoors 19:00

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

York House Centre · Stony Stratford

York House Theatre Collective, in collaboration with The Play’s The Thing Theatre Company, presents Oscar Wilde’s timeless comedy: The Importance of Being Earnest Prepare for an evening of sharp wit, outrageous misunderstandings, double lives, romantic complications and some of the most gloriously ridiculous characters ever created for the stage. And joining the cast is acclaimed actor Ian Reddington, whose career spans more than four decades across stage, film and television, with credits including Highlander, Doctor Who, EastEnders, Coronation Street, Shameless, Benidorm and Vera. Presented as a rehearsed play reading, this special collaboration brings together professional theatre-makers for an entertaining and intimate evening celebrating one of the greatest comedies in the English language. Expect laughter. Expect wit. Expect Wilde. Whether you're a lifelong theatre lover or simply looking for a great night out, come and enjoy the wonderfully absurd world of The Importance of Being Earnest at York House. Friday 20th November

Comedy

Sat 5 DecDoors 20:00

THE BIGHEAD

York House Centre · Stony Stratford

Get ready for a night of Original Roots Reggae & Ska as The Bighead bring their infectious sound to York House! Based in Northampton and formed in 2009 by songwriter Mark Da Costa, The Bighead have been bringing their own blend of roots reggae and ska to audiences across the UK and Europe for over a decade. They’ve shared stages with some of the biggest names in the original 2-Tone scene, including The Beat, The Selecter and Bad Manners, as well as playing a memorable show with Madness at Northampton’s County Cricket Ground. With three albums and a single released through independent label Heavy Product, plus a strong following on the Berlin reggae scene, The Bighead are guaranteed to bring plenty of energy, rhythm and good vibes to York House. Original Roots Reggae & Ska Live music Dancing encouraged! York House Centre Saturday 5th December Come along and experience The Bighead live! Instagram: @theBigheadbanduk Bandcamp: thebighead.bandcamp.com [email protected] #YorkHouse #TheBighead #LiveMusic #RootsReggae #Ska #ReggaeMusic #LiveBand #NorthamptonMusic #SaturdayNight

Gigs

Sun 31 Jan 2027Doors 19:00

Defying Gravity - West End Women

Congress Theatre · Eastbourne

Theatre

Sun 7 Feb 2027Doors 19:00

Tales Tattled & Told

The Stables at the Bull Hotel · Milton Keynes

Tales Tattled & Told is proud to present Stony Stratford's own Stephen Hobbs as we celebrate National Storytelling Week in conjunction with StonyWords Literary Festival! Hosted by Lynette Hill. With folk music by local legends Rivermouse! Plus the joyous stories of Pete Boyce and the one and only Terrie Howey-Moore. And, fingers crossed, the newly cloaked Bard of Stony Stratford. This event is intended for ages 16 and older. Doors open at 7 pm for a 7:30 pm start. Tickets are £12 online through WeGotTickets.com and at the door. This event takes place in the Stables Bar, the Bull Hotel, High Street, Stony Stratford. Alcoholic and soft drinks will be available from the bar. Contact Lynette Hill at [email protected].

Theatre

Sat 13 Feb 2027Doors 14:45

Frogs in Bogs

Assembly Rooms · Presteigne

Superhero frog plumbers, Turner and Constable, must crack a contamination crime, smash the MEGACLOG and defeat the evil Cwac Ty Bach in this blockbusting amphibian comedy caper. Scrub your spanners! Polish your plungers - Frogs in Bogs need you! Theatre and Arts Reviews: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Frogs in Bogs is a delightfully chaotic family show that embraces silliness with complete confidence, delivering plenty of laughs while sneaking in an important environmental message. Created by female-led theatre company Familia, this amphibian adventure follows superhero frog plumbers Turner and Constable as they battle contamination, confront the monstrous Megaclog and take on the villainous Cwac-Tŷ-Bach in a mission to save the waterways.

Theatre

Sat 13 Feb 2027Doors 18:30

Beyond the Barricade

Grand Theatre · Swansea

Theatre