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Crown Matrimonial
A Halifax Thespans Production

Tuesday 17th March -
Saturday 21st March 2026

Evenings 7:30pm & Saturday matinee 2:30pm


A crisis in the monarchy as a royal prince wants to marry the divorcee with whom he’s been carrying on an adulterous aff air.
Can the royal family survive?

No, not events of the past decade or so, but those leading up to the Edward VIII’s Abdication in 1936.

The play, set at Marlborough House, focuses on the private family drama surrounding Edward’s desire to marry Wallis Simpson, a divorced American woman.
It depicts the conflict between the King’s personal desires and his duty to the crown, and the Royal Family’s struggle to navigate the political and social implications of the crisis.


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Kiss Me Kate
An All Souls' Amateur Operatic Society
- Main Stage Production

Wednesday 25th March -
Sunday 29th March 2026

Wednesday - Friday Evenings 7:15pm
Saturday and Sunday matinee 2:15pm


Kiss Me Kate is a play within a play, offering a clever and comedic glimpse into the delightful chaos of putting on a stage production.

The musical’s story revolves around a theatre company preparing to perform Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew.
However, the drama among the cast and crew quickly spirals out of control, mirroring the fiery relationships in Shakespeare’s classic tale.

It’s a masterful blend of humour, romance, and show-stopping musical numbers such as “Another Op’nin’, Another Show” and “Too Darn Hot”.


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Janet Street-Porter
Is Off The Leash
- Main Stage Production

Wednesday 1st April 2026 @ 7:30pm


From a bolshy child with a Welsh-speaking budgie to National Treasure, Janet Street-Porter's life (and language) has always been colourful.

As a broadcaster, television executive and newspaper editor she was at the forefront of some of Britain's most enduring cultural moments.

Now she finds herself with a senior railcard and 4 ex-husbands.
The nation's favourite pissed-off pensioner brings comedy, tragedy and gossip in equal measure, a tour de force rant against growing old gracefully.


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Wonders of Our Universe
- Main Stage Production

Friday 3rd April @ 7:30pm


Guided by astrophysicist Ian Hall FRAS, Wonders of Our Universe takes audiences on an awe-inspiring journey from the explosive birth of the cosmos to humanity’s first steps beyond our home planet.

Along the way, you’ll uncover the secrets of black holes, witness the birth and death of stars, and explore the breathtaking beauty of distant galaxies.

Every moment is brought vividly to life with cinematic visuals, immersive sound, and a soaring soundtrack that turns complex science into pure emotion.
Ian’s live narration blends knowledge, humour and storytelling in a way that makes the wonders of our universe accessible to everyone — whether you’re a lifelong stargazer or seeing the cosmos anew.

Visually spectacular, scientifically rich and emotionally stirring, Wonders of Our Universe will change the way you see the night sky — and your place within it.
This is science as you’ve never experienced it before: live, cinematic, and utterly unforgettable.

Recommended Age Guidance: 11 years plus, although children younger than this will enjoy the show if they are particularly engaged with the topic.


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