Waiting for Hamlet

TomorrowDoors 19:00

George and the Drag Queen

Foxlowe Arts Centre · Leek

Pipeline Theatre presents George and Maddy - a pair of wise-cracking oddballs, set in that bastion of Englishness: a St. John Ambulance gazebo in a village fete. Oh, and Usman - a Drag Queen. With three actors, a transmogrifying set and Pipeline’s trademark immersive soundscape, this show will take you on a provocative, darkly funny, but ultimately life-affirming theatrical journey. Pipeline Theatre is a contemporary company based in Cornwall specialising in new, serious, text-based theatre with high production values, in which design and new writing develop in tandem. No increase in ticket price for this autumn season. A LiveandLocal touring professional production

Theatre

Thu 5 NovDoors 19:15

STEVE HALL JONNY AWSUM headliners

Foxlowe Arts Centre · Leek

Thurs Nov 5th Funhouse Comedy Club STEVE HALL https://avalonuk.com/clients/steve-hall/ Desc: Wonderfully witty comic, who regularly supports Russell Howard on his arena tours and has appeared on his TV show. JONNY AWSUM https://www.jonnyawsum.com/ Desc: The ultimate feel-good comic with lots of fun, silly songs that always go down a storm and leave everyone with huge grins on their faces. Former semi-finalist on Britain’s Got Talent and recent support act on Jason Manford’s arena tour. Josh Sedman Compere Dave Twentyman

Comedy

Fri 6 NovDoors 19:30

Oliver Wakeman and His Band

Foxlowe Arts Centre · Leek

With the continued interest in the YES album From a Page, now is the ideal moment for Oliver Wakeman and his band to bring some of these beloved later-era YES tracks - which featured significant songwriting contributions from Oliver - to the stage. The show is split into two dynamic halves: the first showcasing music from Oliver’s extensive solo work and collaborations, the second highlighting material from his time with YES. Audiences can look forward to an evening full of musical surprises and captivating turns. This will be a Sitting concert.

Gigs

Sat 7 NovDoors 19:00

IAN STONE -LOOKING FOR THE WOW

Foxlowe Arts Centre · Leek

Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide to disease, decay and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing and maybe a smidge of wonderful? A forest canopy opening onto a huge vista would be enchanting for some but my ancestors wandered in the desert for forty years, I think we’ve been outdoors enough. Others get their fix from the spiritual but I’ve been harbouring a grudge against God since my mother stopped me going to Arsenal after my Barmitzvah. Forty nine years ago. ’God will be watching’ she said. Well, at least he got to see the game. The point is, life could be so much better so I’m on the lookout. Come and join me on the hunt. Ian Stone is a hugely experienced broadcaster, podcaster and writer and a brilliantly funny comedian. He performs at major comedy festivals and venues globally. His popular posts and reels on social media have quickly earned him a following of over 60k across BlueSky, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, amassing millions of views.

In the last three years, Ian has performed his one-man shows at the Edinburgh Festival to packed rooms and great reviews. In 2023, he won t...

Comedy

Thu 11 Mar 2027Doors 18:00

Hollie McNish - New Book Tour

Falmouth The Tolmen Centre · Constantine

After a run of sell out shows up and down the UK, Hollie is back with the paperback of her latest collection 'Virgin'. Same love, cheaper price, and some new poems thrown in for luck. A Sunday Times bestselling author, expect strong language and adult content, gift-wrapped in her much-loved poetry as she reads from this highly-praised collection about love, loss, wolves and warm morning croissants. Adult content warning 14+ / Book signing after the gig

Theatre

Thu 11 Mar 2027Doors 19:00

An Evening of Clairvoyance with Steve Holbrook

St Mary's Chambers · Rossendale

Theatre

Until Sun 14 Mar 20273 dates

Greenhouse Writing Retreat

The Greenhouse Community Hub · Portsmouth

• "I wrote more in these two days than I have for months." • "I love talking to other writers who know what I am going through and having a shared writing experience." • "I wrote and edited a complete article -- thank you." In-person: buy a ticket for each day you’ll attend. Do cancel or let us know if circumstances alter. You can of course switch to online, or skip a session, but do let me know, so I know how many coming per session. Online: just one ticket needed: same Zoom link for all sessions (sent when you buy ticket) 10 am - 1 pm, 2 pm - 4.30 pm 10 am - 2.30 pm • "Lovely venue – quiet with much-loved surroundings." Welcome to the peaceful, bright surrounds of the Greenhouse, Victoria Park, for our quarterly Writing Retreats. Write alongside beginners and published authors. Come in person or join the Zoom link sent out with tickets. Coffee, tea and biscuits provided (and Café nearby). • "Enjoyed meeting other writers, being in a harmonious environment." (Find the Greenhouse between the Café in the Park and the aviary. Parking: cheapest nearby is St. Johns Cathedral, Bishop Crispian Way, PO1 3HQ. Portsmouth & Southsea station a five-minute walk. Park & Ride bus...

TheatreLiterature

Fri 12 Mar 2027Doors 19:00

Forbidden Nights

Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Theatre