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Come along to a relaxed afternoon of 1940s music with Jayne Darling.

The Elton John Show is the UK’s newest and most exciting Elton John tribute show to hit the stage.

With over 300 million records sold, Sir Elton John is the most successful singer-songwriter of his generation.

A flamboyant mega-star, with a never ending back catalogue of incredible songs! From Rocket Man to Tiny Dancer, I’m Still Standing brings “Young Elton” back to stage at his energetic best, a show second only to the man himself.

Book your tickets now to experience to best Elton John tribute show to hit the stage.

All Acts are subject to change. Where an act is substituted on or before the day of the event, we are unable to offer any refunds.

Robert White - HEADLINER

As the only gay, Aspergic, quarter-Welsh comic on the British comedy circuit, Britain’s Got Talent 2018 helped to highlight Robert’s distinctive comedy genius. Known for his brilliant timing and anarchic performance style, Robert’s chaotic stage presence, improvisational skills and delivery saw him win the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality. A regular at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since 2010, his shows regularly impress critics and audiences alike, winning the hearts of the British public. His hilarious routines have also received over 6 million views on YouTube winning him legions of fans across the UK and beyond. 'Robert White, probably – no definitely – the only asperger, dyslexic, cross lateral, gay, quarter-Welsh, webbed toed comedian on the circuit' (The Guardian).

See 14 tour dates featuring Robert White

Sully O'Sullivan - COMPERE

He's been declared a highlight of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival by The NZ Herald, a highlight of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival by The Scotsman, won Canada's Master's of the Universe Improv Competition, and featured on Australian TV's The Comedy Channel. 'A vitriol which makes Richard Dawkins look like the Archbishop of Canterbury... engaging...' (The Scotsman) '... a blast of hilarity' (Manchester Evening News) '... quintessentially Kiwi comedy...' (The Press, NZ) '... a wicked sense of humour, gets the audience involved from the kick off...' (BBC) '... perfectly dropped punchlines... Easy control of an audience, who hang on his every word' (Chortle) 'Sully had the audience showing their appreciation with fits of laughter and applause' (www.channel 4.com).

See 3 tour dates featuring Sully O'Sullivan

Danny Ward

Danny Ward’s observational humour and his slightly manic style are both endearing and very funny. He can turn the everyday trials that we all experience into piercingly well dissected anecdotes of exasperation and obsession – with wonderfully hilarious solutions.

Professional since 2010, Danny performs throughout the UK and abroad at clubs, theatres and festivals. A self proclaimed tataholic, Danny Ward is on a mission to spread the lesson he refuses to learn – when you try and do things on the cheap, it ends up costing you more. He was nominated for the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year in 2013 and has gigged extensively across the UK including comedy venues such as The Glee Clubs, Jongleurs, The Highlight, Just The Tonic, Baby Blue, Komedia, the Bearcat and Downstairs At The Kings Head. He has also performed in Northern Ireland at the Belfast Empire, as well as in Germany, Tenerife, Maastricht and Croatia. 'Danny Ward's observational humour is brilliantly delivered... This is top quality stand up...' (Three Weeks)

See 4 tour dates featuring Danny Ward

Sean Percival

Dudley's very own 'Sultan of Smut'. A consistently popular act from a larger than life and earthy performer. 'Sean's humour is not surreal, it's not wacky, it's just bl**dy funny. This is not smile humour, this is bust your gut rubber underpants stuff' (What's On) '... the big gold star of the show must be the long-haired man from Dudley. He came. He spoke. He had us curled up begging for more...' (Evening Mail) '... comedian and scriptwriter Sean Percival. His brand of comedy steers clear of the surreal and confronts realism in an explosively funny way. His down to earth act is bang up to date with its upfront attitude, no long stories, just gags galore' (Funhouse Comedy).

See 3 tour dates featuring Sean Percival

A celebration of the 100th anniversary year of NAODS, the oldest musicals society in Nuneaton - but a year delayed because of Covid-19.

Follow the adventures of Toad, Ratty, Mole, Badger and a horde of woodland creatures as they battle weasels and stoats over Toad Hall, and our protagonist Toad as he samples a long list of modes of transport from boats to speeding motor cars.

Definitely a fun musical show for all the family.

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit to 23 Oil Drum Lane to catch up with the nation’s favourite rag-and-bone-men!

“What sort of Christmas dinner do you call that? We’ve had tinned soup, tinned turkey, tined peas, followed by tinned pudding and tinned cream… It’s a wonder we ain’t got bleedin’ metal poisoning!”

Albert and Harold – united by blood, divided over everything else – seem doomed to spend their Christmases in each other’s company. Harold, of course, has his flights of fancy.  His “dirty old man” Albert, of course, has other ideas…

These much-loved episodes of classic comedy from Ray Galton and Alan Simpson have been freshly adapted into a new festive radio play by Hambledon Productions – the company behind the recent sell-out successes’ Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show and Steptoe and Son.

This lecture given by Tutbury Castle Curator, Lesley Smith, is a rip-roaring tumble through the sexual exploits of the Tudors. Not just Henry VIII had a good time, so did a lot of other people according to records.

Contraception, conception, prostitution and gay sex feature in this engaging and highly entertaining lecture.

Not suitable for those who shock easily or have a nervous disposition!

An amazing cabaret show, full of singing, dancing and comedy.
A tribute to the great songs of the 80s followed by even greater anthems of rock music!

Rabble Youth Theatre present WE WILL ROCK YOU, young@part edition, an authorised youth version of the incredible Queen Musical.

Rabble's Bohemian freedom-fighters are once again teaming up with a live band to bring Queen's biggest hits to a dystopian future that has forgotten how to rock!

Since opening in 2002, WE WILL ROCK YOU has become a worldwide smash-hit. WE WILL ROCK YOU features a script by Ben Elton and a score containing eighteen of Queen's best-loved songs including; Radio Ga Ga, Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody and, of course, We Will Rock You!

Music and Lyrics by QUEEN Story and Script by BEN ELTON

Young@Part Edition adapted by Marc Tumminelli and originally workshop at Broadway Workshop in NYC

After the enforced break, we're back louder and funnier than ever!

In the traditional story, Cinderella is being bullied by her step mother, Baroness Hardup and her two ugly step-sisters, Dolce and Gabanna.

Luckily she has Buttons as a good friend and (although she doesn't at first know it) a Fairy Godmother!Even after her step-sisters have torn up her invitation to the grand ball, Buttons and her Fairy Godmother make sure that she gets there.

Packed full of song, dance and slapstick comedy this is the perfect start to the Christmas season for children of ALL ages from 5 to 85. 

"Oh NO it isn't, oh YES it is!!"

The Abbey Players adhere to the Abbey Theatre's Minimum Age Policy.Children under 3 are not admitted as they may cause disruption to other theatre users. A ticket is required for every person entering the theatre.

After a year delay we are delighted to be back with our annual pantomime. A brand new script and original musical score but all the traditions of panto.