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THEATRE: 'HANSEL & GRETEL'
8 November | 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm | Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury
It's time for an autumnal Frantic Fable!
Our intrepid fablesmiths have just 20 minutes to recount the famous folk tale of young Hansel and Gretel, who are lured into a trap by a very wicked witch.
Sounds simple? That's where the audience come in! During the show you'll have the chance to suggest some crazy plot twists for our fablesmiths to weave into the tale.
Not into interactivity? Have no fear! All are welcome to sit and enjoy the show!
FREE as part of the QPAC Artisan Craft Fair
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AUDIO: 'INSPECTOR MURDER INSPECTS...'
Finale Trilogy
Written & Directed by Dario Knight
The epic conclusion of our sleuthing sitcom, which draws to a close with three specials, released monthly during the autumn.
October - '...A Marriage'
November - '...A Musical'
December - '...A Murder'
Click here to catch up with the series.
AUDIO: 'HENRY V'
Five-part audio series
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Dario Knight
The once wayward Prince Hal is now King Henry, who asserts his right to the throne of France. Overcoming betrayal from within his own ranks, he sets sail for the continent, where a vastly-outnumbered English army must face the French forces at Agincourt...
Click here to listen to our other Shakespeare audio series.
THEATRE: 'APPLE PIPS'
21-22 November | 7.30pm | Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury
Written & Directed by Dario Knight
March 1845. The father Sarah Hart's children stands accused of murder. The last day of John Tawell's trial approaches, and the press, public interest, and history are already swirling around them.
Now, it is time for Hart to return to Tawell's side in his cell, in preparation for the final reckoning. Only she can tell the story of their lives, their love, and their loss...
Inspired by a real-life murder trial held at Aylesbury Crown Court, this new two-act play is performed as part of the 2025 Buckinghamshire History Festival.
Tickets: £10 | £8 conc
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THEATRE: 'CAPTAIN CHRISTMAS AND THE TREES OF TERROR'
23 November | 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm | Friars Square Shopping Centre, Aylesbury
Written & Directed by Gareth Johnson
Seasonal superhero Captain Christmas is back, and this time she's taking on some terrifying trees as a fiendish scheme to replace the town's festive firs with not-so-fantastic plastic gets underway...
Commissioned and performed as part of Aylesbury Town Council's 'Christmas on the Cobbles' event.
FREE to attend
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PANTOMIME: 'CINDERELLA'
6-7 December | 2pm & 6.30pm | Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury
Written & Directed by Gareth Johnson
Grab a roadworthy pumpkin and summon some mousy footmen – it’s time to go to the ball!
Cinderella spends her days doing chores for her wicked stepmother and selfish step-sisters, but dreams of a more rewarding life. Fortunately, her Fairy Guardian is on hand to make dreams come true. Unfortunately, the dreams they have in mind aren’t necessarily Cinderella’s…
Tickets: £10
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PANTOMIME: 'PANTOMONIUM'
19 December | 7.30pm | Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury
Feel you might be a bit old for panto but still want to enjoy a bit of that unique theatrical silliness? Well, this is the show for you!
Join us for a night of improv comedy, in which our intrepid cast will create a brand-new pantomime based entirely on audience suggestions.
Featuring everything you want from a proper panto: a great story, colourful characters, a dollop of slapstick, and plenty of audience participation; all distilled through an hilarious improv filter.
Suitable for ages 15+
Tickets: £10
Box office open soon!
PANTOMIME: 'MOTHER GOOSE'
13-14 December | 2pm & 6.30pm | Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury
Written & Directed by Dario Knight
Get ready to meet the greatest panto dame of them, and her very special goose!
Unhappy with her lot in life, Mother Goose makes a deal with a mischievous sprite: if she surrenders her beloved goose Cecily she will receive fame, beauty, and fortune. She takes the deal but soon discovers that true happiness comes from more than trinkets, and sets out to rescue Cecily…
Tickets: £10
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AUDIO: 'DE PROFUNDIS'
Three-part audio series
Written by Oscar Wilde
Directed by Andrew Faber
TJ Lea performs Oscar Wilde's iconic essay, written during his imprisonment following the shattering trial that devastated his life and career. A virtuoso reading of Wilde's attack on his former lover, and meditation on the themes of Christianity and art.
More information available soon.
PANTOMIME: 'JACK AND THE BEANSTALK'
20-21 December | 2pm & 6.30pm | Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury
Written by Dario Knight
Directed by Andrew Faber
Unhappy with her lot in life, Mother Goose makes a deal with a…
Wait… what? They did that one last week? What do you mean we’re doing Jack and the Beanstalk?! But everyone’s doing that story this year! Oh well, if you insist. Plant those magic beans and let’s head up to the kingdom of the clouds. We’ve got a date with a giant…
Tickets: £10
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THEATRE: 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL'
18, 19, 23 December | 7.30pm
24 December | 2.30pm
Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury
Written by Charles Dickens
Adapted & Directed by Dario Knight
Ebeneezer Scrooge turned his back on Christmas long ago. It means nothing to him in the here-and-now and he swears it never will.
However, the realms of 'long ago', 'here-and-now' and 'never-will' are stirring. Each era of his life sends forth a spirit to visit the miserly old moneylender to force him to face himself.
If they succeed, then - as Scrooge is about to discover - more than one lost soul might be saved in time for Christmas Day...
Suitable for ages 8+
(Contains some scenes that younger audience members may find frightening)
Tickets: £10 | £8 conc
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PANTOMIME: 'DICK WHITTINGTON'
26 December | 2pm
27 December | 2pm & 6.30pm
28 December | 2pm
Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury
Written by Dario Knight
Directed by Erika Sanderson
We’re off to seek our fortunes, be it in the city or on the high seas. Adventure awaits!
Dick Whittington has come to London to seek his fortune, accompanied by his loyal cat Tommy. He soon gains employment with the influential Alderman Fitzwarren, who has plans to set sail for new business ventures. Meanwhile, the wicked Queen Rat has an evil scheme to take over the city.
Tickets: £10
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AUDIO: THE UNBOUND SKETCHBOOK
Audio series
Written by Gareth Johnson, Brian Murray & Dario Knight
Directed by Gareth Johnson
Our sketch comedy troupe are back with a plethora of pages from their mighty book of comic skits. Blending favourites from the extensive Sketchbook archive with brand-new linking material, this new series is sure to raise a smile.
More information available soon.
AUDIO: 'OLD MA MALLARD'S FLOCK'
8-part audio series
Written & Directed by Dario Knight
These are the adventures of Old Ma Mallard and her flock, who keep the peace on the Grand Union Canal. Prepare to fall in love with this plucky band of feathered friends, in a brand-new full-cast audiobook series.
More information available soon.