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Gary Meikle – No Refunds

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

Last year “Papa” as he is becoming more commonly known, became the 1st ever comedian worldwide without an agent (his choice) to be granted a full working visa for the USA and is keen to keep on showing why Gary’s tour this year promises to deliver.

Little Women – Broughton Players

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

This is a faithful adaptation of the well-loved story of the four March sisters, their mother and neighbours, as they grow up together. We bring the girls’ story to life onstage in a truly heartwarming way.

£12

Careless Murder

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

The Hall Players present Careless Murder. A comedy whodunit by Andy Bennison. Is there a killer on the loose or is this a case of careless murder?

£12

Murder On The Nile – Agatha Christie

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

Presented by Preston Drama Club. Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile.

£12

Night Of The Stars

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

A stylish celebration of music from some of the most legendary Artistes of all time. From Shirley Bassey, Barbara Streisand, right up to Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Abba Queen and many more. £12.50 - £14.

Pirates Of Penzance

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

Preston Gilbert & Sullivan will be performing ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ Join us as we climb over Rocky Mountains, as we prepare to set sail with the Pirates of Penzance on our 70th anniversary show. Children under 15 free when accompanied by an adult.

£13

Enchanted April

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

Preston Drama Club presents Enchanted April by Matthew Barber from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim.

£12

A Bunch Of Amateurs – Broughton Players

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford – only to find that this is not the birthplace of the Bard, but a sleepy Suffolk village.

£12

The Three Musketeers

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

A comedy adventure by John Nicholson and Le Navet Bete. Presented by The Hall Players.

£12

The Ghost Train – Preston Drama Club

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

Arnold Ridley’s classic comedy-thriller, The Ghost Train, was first produced in 1925 and has been a firm favourite with professional and non-professional theatre companies ever since.

£12

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

Presented by Preston Musical Comedy Society.  Allow the magic of pantomime to transport you to a land far, far away, the land of make-believe, as we present this much loved and classic fairy tale. Various times.  From £11.    

ABBA Sensation

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

Abba Sensation will transport you back to the golden days of Abba, with stunning harmonies, costumes, choreography and a sprinkling of light-hearted humour. £16.50 - £18.

Art Of Believing – Flamenco

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

Art of Believing promises to be a truly memorable performance, bringing a taste of pure flamenco and outstanding musicianship from the spectacular Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company. Vibrant and exciting, this is an unmissable flamenco experience.

£32

Dangerous Corner – Preston Drama Club

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

A fascinating combination of mystery play and psychological study, showing a gradual revelation of the real truth. Dangerous Corner was J.B Priestley’s first solo play, and his first experiment with ‘time.

£12

Doing The Dead

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

They’ve done Shakespeare, they’ve done Whodunnit and now the multi-award-winning Northern Comedy Theatre are back for the Halloween season with their brand new hysterically dark comedy Doing The Dead, starring Coronation Street legend Steven Arnold, who played Ashley Peacock for over 15-years. £15.50 - £16.50.

The Houghton Weavers

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining folk for 48 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation.

£15

The Last Quiz Night On Earth – The Hall Players

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

Comedy Drama - It’s the end of the world. The last night on earth. An asteroid is heading straight for us. Fancy going out with a bang? Tickets from £11.

The Nightingales

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

A romantic comedy by Peter Quilter. From £11.

Avenue Q

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

The zany, unconventional, laugh-out-loud musical has been a hit around the world and now you get the chance to be part of the phenomenon. Presented by Preston Musical Comical Society.

£14

Pinked Floyd

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

The Northwest’s premier Pink Floyd tribute band offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd.

£15

The Game’s Afoot

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

It is 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry.  Presented by Preston Drama Club.

£11

Gaslight

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

Gas Light is a psychological thriller, set in the Victorian times, written in 1938 by the British novelist and playwright Patrick Hamilton. Presented by The Hall Players and directed by Maureen Nickson.

£11

Up The Clondy – The Boris Affair

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

So, you thought it was safe to go back to your Solicitors Office? Well think again because the hilarious inhabitants of the wackiest solicitors firm on Earth Groper Knutter and Bezzler of Clondy Place are back and with a vengence as this time there is a monster on the loose and that isn’t just Miss Fosdyke!

£11

Paul Sylvester – Still Doing It

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

You may, or may not, have seen Paul Sylvester.  He is Magic’s Best Kept Secret, and a popular performer at the Playhouse.  He has had two successful, sell out, parlour magic shows, a Halloween show and is a regular performer at the Magic Live Lounge. And he’s Still Doing it, a brand new magic show designed for an intimate venue and select audience.

£11

Cilla & The Swinging 60s

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

Starring the unforgettable voice and previous West End Singer, Sandy Smith as Cilla, the show will take you on a rollercoaster journey through many of the greatest pop songs of the 60s including Cilla’s own chart toppers ‘Anyone Who Had A Heart’ “Alfie” and ‘You’re My World’.        

£14

Iolanthe

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

Iolanthe, or “The Peer and the Peri”, opened at the Savoy Theatre on November 25, 1882, three nights after the final performance of Patience at the same theatre, and ran for 398 performances.  Presented by Preston Gilbert & Sullivan Society.  Tickets £13.00 Children under 15 free (Must be accompanied by an Adult).          

WE’RE STRANGERS HERE

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

The play written by Eric Chappell and directed Dennis Yardley follows two couples who meet at a Spanish hotel on holiday. Presented by Preston Drama Club.

£11

MOTHER GOOSE

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

Preston Musical Comedy Society’s Christmas Pantomime for 2022 is Mother Goose, possibly the oldest panto story of them all. This family pantomime is full of fun, laughter, music, dance and just everything to cheer you up and enjoy the festive season. Various times. Adult £12, concessions £10, family £40.

CHRISTMAS CAVALCADE

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

Christmas Cavalcade - An Evening Of Festive Music. Playhouse Promotions presents another Great Evening of Entertainment for the Christmas Season raising funds for The Playhouse and featuring our friends The Freckleton Band and Singers from Preston Musical Comedy Society

£13

PREPARE TO MEET THY TOMB

Preston Playhouse Market Street West, Preston

A comedy thriller. One of the trilogy of plays by Norman Robbins about the family that play together and slay together: the murderous Tombs.

£11