11 06, 2025

A Christmas Carol

Dickens Theatre Company

A Christmas Carol

Celebrating their 10th year delighting UK audiences with this unique & highly acclaimed production, Dickens Theatre Company arrives back at Brentwood Theatre.

With the rest of the acting cast stuck on a train, the great Charles Dickens himself, aided by his faithful tour manager, George Dolby, take on the daunting challenge of portraying not just Ebenezer Scrooge, but over 30 other characters in this classic festive tale!
Surely it can’t be done?

★★★★★
“Joyously uplifting. The perfect way to welcome in the festive season. Funny. Magical. Simply stunning”.
Morning Star

★★★★★
“DTC’s A Christmas Carol is so authentic, staying very close to the original story. It is smooth and seamless. Eery, haunting, heart-warming.”
Love London.com

★★★★★
“Without doubt this combines fun, education and history”
Apple Radio

Directed by Joe Harmston
Music by Paul Higgs
Adapted by Ryan Philpott
www.dickenstheatrecompany.co.uk

Recommended for PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS aged 8+

**Special schools booking rate available – please contact the Brentwood Theatre box office directly on 01277 200305 for information**

11 06, 2025

A Christmas Carol

Dickens Theatre Company

A Christmas Carol

Celebrating their 10th year delighting UK audiences with this unique & highly acclaimed production, Dickens Theatre Company arrives back at Brentwood Theatre.

With the rest of the acting cast stuck on a train, the great Charles Dickens himself, aided by his faithful tour manager, George Dolby, take on the daunting challenge of portraying not just Ebenezer Scrooge, but over 30 other characters in this classic festive tale!
Surely it can’t be done?

★★★★★
“Joyously uplifting. The perfect way to welcome in the festive season. Funny. Magical. Simply stunning”.
Morning Star

★★★★★
“DTC’s A Christmas Carol is so authentic, staying very close to the original story. It is smooth and seamless. Eery, haunting, heart-warming.”
Love London.com

★★★★★
“Without doubt this combines fun, education and history”
Apple Radio

Directed by Joe Harmston
Music by Paul Higgs
Adapted by Ryan Philpott
www.dickenstheatrecompany.co.uk

Recommended for PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS aged 8+

**Special schools booking rate available – please contact the Brentwood Theatre box office directly on 01277 200305 for information**

25 03, 2025

National Theatre Live: Inter Alia

NT Live: Inter Alia

a new play by Suzie Miller

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?

Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

Rating: 15
Running time: 105min (no interval)

1 03, 2025

House Guest

Spotlight Theatre Company presents,

HOUSE GUEST

a thriller by Francis Durbridge in conjunction with Concord Theatrical Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French

Running time: approx 2 hours with a 20 minute interval.

– There are gunshot/gunshot effects during this event.
– Adult content – there are aspects of this event which may be unsuitable for all ages and therefore parental guidance is advised.

1 03, 2025

House Guest

Spotlight Theatre Company presents,

HOUSE GUEST

a thriller by Francis Durbridge in conjunction with Concord Theatrical Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French

Running time: approx 2 hours with a 20 minute interval.

– There are gunshot/gunshot effects during this event.
– Adult content – there are aspects of this event which may be unsuitable for all ages and therefore parental guidance is advised.

28 02, 2025

Afternoon In The Spotlight

OD Theatre School presents

Afternoon In The Spotlight

A dazzling showcase of dance, drama, song, and young talent!

Afternoon in the Spotlight is a vibrant celebration of our talented students, aged 5 to 15, as they take the stage to showcase their hard work and passion for the performing arts. This exciting variety show features a dazzling mix of full-group numbers, dynamic dance routines, powerful singing performances, and engaging drama scenes. Audiences will also enjoy a small selection of LAMDA pieces, highlighting the students’ dramatic and vocal skills.

Join us for an afternoon filled with music, movement, and theatrical magic as our young performers shine in the spotlight!

Approx. running time – 2hrs (including interval)

8 11, 2024

Richard III

Richard III

“Every tale condemns me for a villain.”

“Now is the winter of our discontent,” when evil stalks the corridors of power. Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, wants the throne of England and is prepared to stop at nothing to get it. As the drama unfolds, the body count increases, whilst Richard removes one obstacle after another. Graham Poulteney directs this exciting production of William Shakespeare’s brutal history of the notorious monarch. “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse,” but has time already run out?

Running Time: Approx 3 hours, including two 15 minute intervals.

  • There are gunshot/gunshot effects during this event.
  • Stroboscopic Lighting effects (flashing/pulsating lights) will be used during this event.
  • Adult content – there are aspects of this event which may be unsuitable for all ages and therefore parental
    guidance is advised.

*School Bookings available on request.

 

8 11, 2024

Richard III

Richard III

“Every tale condemns me for a villain.”

“Now is the winter of our discontent,” when evil stalks the corridors of power. Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, wants the throne of England and is prepared to stop at nothing to get it. As the drama unfolds, the body count increases, whilst Richard removes one obstacle after another. Graham Poulteney directs this exciting production of William Shakespeare’s brutal history of the notorious monarch. “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse,” but has time already run out?

Running Time: Approx 3 hours, including two 15 minute intervals.

  • There are gunshot/gunshot effects during this event.
  • Stroboscopic Lighting effects (flashing/pulsating lights) will be used during this event.
  • Adult content – there are aspects of this event which may be unsuitable for all ages and therefore parental
    guidance is advised.

*School Bookings available on request.

 

8 11, 2024

Richard III

Richard III

“Every tale condemns me for a villain.”

“Now is the winter of our discontent,” when evil stalks the corridors of power. Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, wants the throne of England and is prepared to stop at nothing to get it. As the drama unfolds, the body count increases, whilst Richard removes one obstacle after another. Graham Poulteney directs this exciting production of William Shakespeare’s brutal history of the notorious monarch. “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse,” but has time already run out?

Running Time: Approx 3 hours, including two 15 minute intervals.

  • There are gunshot/gunshot effects during this event.
  • Stroboscopic Lighting effects (flashing/pulsating lights) will be used during this event.
  • Adult content – there are aspects of this event which may be unsuitable for all ages and therefore parental
    guidance is advised.

*School Bookings available on request.

 

8 11, 2024

Richard III

Richard III

“Every tale condemns me for a villain.”

“Now is the winter of our discontent,” when evil stalks the corridors of power. Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, wants the throne of England and is prepared to stop at nothing to get it. As the drama unfolds, the body count increases, whilst Richard removes one obstacle after another. Graham Poulteney directs this exciting production of William Shakespeare’s brutal history of the notorious monarch. “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse,” but has time already run out?

Running Time: Approx 3 hours, including two 15 minute intervals.

  • There are gunshot/gunshot effects during this event.
  • Stroboscopic Lighting effects (flashing/pulsating lights) will be used during this event.
  • Adult content – there are aspects of this event which may be unsuitable for all ages and therefore parental
    guidance is advised.

*School Bookings available on request.

 

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