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A young boy and his working-class Belfast family experience the tumultuous late 1960s.

A semi-autobiographical story for which Kenneth Branagh won the Oscar for best original screenplay.

Director: Kenneth Branagh, 2021, 98 min. Cast includes: Jude Hill, Ciaran Hinds, Catriona Balfe, Jamie Dornan and Judi Dench.

Tickets: £7. Under 18s £5. Members £6.

From humble beginnings in the marshlands of Kent, young Pip is determined to make strides in the big city and get a leg-up in society.

Caught up in a world of compelling characters – the elderly jilted bride Miss Havisham, the criminal Magwitch and alluring Estella – can our ambitious protagonist realise his dreams or will life inevitably present itself with obstacles and trickery?

Abounding in trademark Dickensian humour, this wry coming-of-age story has been a landmark of English Literature since its publication in 1861, and continues to charm readers to this day. Teeming with eccentricity, fearsome convicts, stopped clocks, decay and decadence.

By Charles Dickens. Adapted by Jo Clifford. Directed by Jenny Stephens. Production Design by Fiona McKeon.

Tickets: £15. Members at £12.50. Under 18s £8.

Verdi’s hugely popular La Traviata returns to the Sydney Harbour water stage featuring a breath-taking, soaring nine metre high, 3.5 ton chandelier covered in 10,000 shimmering Swarovski crystals.

This glamorous production was captured on location on Sydney Harbour in 2021 in front of a sold out audience. La Traviata features timeless romantic arias, lively choreography, beautiful costumes and spectacular fireworks.

Tickets: £10. Under 18s £7.50.

A young boy and his working-class Belfast family experience the tumultuous late 1960s.

A semi-autobiographical story for which Kenneth Branagh won the Oscar for best original screenplay.

Director: Kenneth Branagh, 2021, 98 min. Cast includes: Jude Hill, Ciaran Hinds, Catriona Balfe, Jamie Dornan and Judi Dench.

Seniors’ Film (over 50’s). Tickets: £4.

Based on the true story of Kempton Bunton, a 60-year-old taxi driver, who in 1961 steals Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. 

‘An unashamedly old-fashioned underdog tale – an absurdist struggle of the little man against monolithic bureaucracy’.

Director: Roger Michell, 2020, 96 min. Cast includes: Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren, Anna Maxwell Martin.

Tickets: £7. Under 18s £5. Members £6.

Our Music & Drama Group presents ‘The Three Musketeers’. Written by Ken Ludwig, adapted from the novel by Alexander Dumas.

Young D’Artagnan has always dreamed of being a musketeer and protecting the King, but now that he’s in Paris, things aren’t quite so simple! The scheming Cardinal Richelieu is the real power behind the throne and he is plotting to overthrow the King. The only people who can save the King and Queen are D’Artagnan and The Three Musketeers – Athos, Porthos and Aramis. It’s just a shame he’s already managed to offend all of them…

Come and join the adventure! ‘All for One and One for All’. Directed by Alexander Chase.

Performances (all 7.30pm to 10pm):

• 6th July £8 – Opening Night offer, Under 18s £6
• 7th July £10, Members £8, Under 18s £6
• 8th July £12.50, Members £10.50, Under 18s £6
• 9th July £15, Members £13, Under 18s £8
• 13th July£10, Members £8, Under 18s £6
• 14th July £10, Members £8, Under 18s £6
• 15th July £12.50, Members £10.50, Under 18s £6
• 16th July £15, Members £13, Under 18s £8

Group offer – Two free tickets for parties of over 10

This amateur production of ‘Ken Ludwig’s The Three Musketeers’ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

Based on the true story of Kempton Bunton, a 60-year-old taxi driver, who in 1961 steals Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. 

‘An unashamedly old-fashioned underdog tale – an absurdist struggle of the little man against monolithic bureaucracy’.

Director: Roger Michell, 2020, 96 min. Cast includes: Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren, Anna Maxwell Martin.

Seniors’ Film (over 50’s). Tickets: £4.

NEW MATERIAL FOR 2022. Flat-footed, dyslexic, self-doubting comedy graduate seeks audience for an afternoon of whimsical fun, stepping out on the rungs of his life.

Apply Within. You never know, he might even be funny! ‘Top comedy show, with the energy and style of a Lee Evans routine’ – VoiceMag.uk.

Tickets: £5.

The Great Baldini (Emperor of Illusion, Prince of Prestidigitation, Maharajah of Mystery) has lived a lifetime of magic.

‘A Magician’s Journey’ tells this story with spectacular illusions – from his first trick to his career zenith – attempting Houdini’s greatest escape. A joyously silly magical romp. ‘Incredible’ Front Row, Radio 4.

Tickets: £8. £6 (concessions).

‘Singing sensation’ Thomas Cameron is a Classic Brit nominated tenor, whose voice has been making ‘waves in the world of Classical music’ (BBC One).

Thomas has achieved seven number one Amazon Broadway singles and has recorded with the likes of Liz Mitchell (Boney M), Carol Decker, Phil Gould (Level 42), Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols) and Bucks Fizz.

Tickets: £10 adults. £8 concessions.

Full of post-covid fallout, antibodies and menopausal rage, Daphna Baram emerges out of her safe cave into her fifties, to find out what is left of our world as we knew it.

What will she find? Is there hope for us yet? ‘Amazing’ ✭✭✭✭ (The Wee Review). ‘Masterful’ ✭✭✭✭✭ (Bunbury Magazine).

Tickets: £5.

Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna? As seen at the biggest comedy clubs in the world, including Caroline’s on Broadway in NYC.

Scottish baldy Gary Sansome takes an irreverent look at popular culture in this hilarious, fun-packed show.

‘An hour of pure entertainment and hilarity’ – ★★★★★ Bunbury Magazine.

Tickets: £5

With a busted knee, a burst eardrum and heroic reveries replaced by painkillers and words like ‘ouch’, ‘pardon’ and ‘I’m down here!’, Todd reckons he has one last chance to reinvent himself, and just enough body parts to do it.

A new show from award-winning comedian Richard Todd. ★★★★ The Scotsman, Chortle, The List, The Skinny, Fest.

Tickets: Pass-the-hat.

The Great Baldini (Emperor of Illusion, Prince of Prestidigitation, Maharajah of Mystery) has lived a lifetime of magic.

‘A Magician’s Journey’ tells this story with spectacular illusions – from his first trick to his career zenith – attempting Houdini’s greatest escape. A joyously silly magical romp. ‘Incredible’ Front Row, Radio 4.

Tickets: £8. £6 (concessions).

Back by popular demand, The Project Dance Company presents, UNTAMED.

An eclectic showcase of dance pieces specially curated for the Shaftesbury Fringe, Project Dance returns to the Shaftesbury Arts Centre after winning Best Overall Performance as voted for by the public last year.

Tickets: Pass-the-hat

In conversation – Project Dance presents – The Story So Far.

An opportunity to learn about Project Dance’s history and its ambitions, join the directors, creatives and dancers as they discuss how Project Dance came to be, its current projects and how audience members can work with us in the future. There will also be time for a Q&A.

Tickets: Pass-the-hat

Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna? As seen at the biggest comedy clubs in the world, including Caroline’s on Broadway in NYC.

Scottish baldy Gary Sansome takes an irreverent look at popular culture in this hilarious, fun-packed show.

‘An hour of pure entertainment and hilarity’ – ★★★★★ Bunbury Magazine.

Tickets: £5

NEW MATERIAL FOR 2022. Flat-footed, dyslexic, self-doubting comedy graduate seeks audience for an afternoon of whimsical fun, stepping out on the rungs of his life.

Apply Within. You never know, he might even be funny! ‘Top comedy show, with the energy and style of a Lee Evans routine’ – VoiceMag.uk.

Tickets: £5.

The Great Baldini (Emperor of Illusion, Prince of Prestidigitation, Maharajah of Mystery) has lived a lifetime of magic.

‘A Magician’s Journey’ tells this story with spectacular illusions – from his first trick to his career zenith – attempting Houdini’s greatest escape. A joyously silly magical romp. ‘Incredible’ Front Row, Radio 4.

Tickets: £8. £6 (concessions).

Summer concert of ROKiT choir with special guest act and live band.

Tickets: £12. Members £10.

Summer concert of ROKiT choir with special guest act and live band.

Tickets: £12. Members £10.

Mick Fleetwood has assembled a stellar cast of musicians to celebrate the music that established Fleetwood Mac as one of the biggest bands in the world – the music of Peter Green.

With a line-up featuring Neil Finn, Noel Gallagher, Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, Kirk Hammett, Jonny Lang, John Mayall, Christine McVie, Pete Townshend, Steven Tyler and Bill Wyman, this once-in-a-lifetime concert event captured at The London Palladium on 25th February 2020 is an absolute must-see for any music fan out there.

“The concert is a celebration of those early blues days where we all began, and it’s important to recognise the profound impact Peter and the early Fleetwood Mac had on the world of music.” – Mick Fleetwood

(145 min)

Tickets: Adult £10. Under 18s £7.50.

The true story of Maurice Flitcroft, who managed to gain entry to the 1976 British Open despite never having played a round of golf. 

A comedy drama about a dreamer and optimist.

Director: Craig Roberts, 2021, 106 min. Cast includes: Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins.

Tickets: £7. Under 18s £5. Members £6.

We are delighted to welcome The Bootleg Shadows on their first visit to Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

In the company of Geoff, Keith, Tony, Tim and Binks the audience is taken on a tour of the Shadows career, with plenty of humour to make it a night out to remember. For anyone who loves the sounds of the 60’s – and enjoys a few laughs on the way – The Bootleg Shadows perform a unique tribute that has audiences humming the tunes and doing the Shadows famous ‘walk’ long after they have left the theatre.

Adults: £21, Members £17.00, Concessions £19.50.

The true story of Maurice Flitcroft, who managed to gain entry to the 1976 British Open despite never having played a round of golf. 

A comedy drama about a dreamer and optimist.

Director: Craig Roberts, 2021, 106 min. Cast includes: Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins.

Seniors’ Film (over 50’s). Tickets: £4.