Go beyond the curtains and backstage at The Cheltenham Playhouse and learn how theatre productions are brought to life at this historic building. Matt Nolan will guide you through all the backstage areas, and you will learn about the operations of the theatre whilst exploring the buildings' interesting past. Fancy a dip into the history of the old Montpellier baths? Well, you'll even see the rema...

La Cage aux Folles 12 France/Italy | 1978 | 97 minutes DIRECTED BY Èduard Molinaro STARRING Ugo Tognazzi | Michel Serrault | R èmi Laurant 9th June 2025 MONDAY 19:30 AUDITORIUM This is the original, not the remake with Robin Williams. This is shorter and much funnier. It's a farce set in a drag bar (La Cage aux Folles), run by a gay couple: Renato, the owner, and Albin, the star attraction. Alb...

Peter Gill Rock 'n' Roll Big Band All your favourite rock n roll hits with a big band sound! You’re in for a rare treat with this amazing 10-piece Rock ‘n’ Roll Big Band fronted by Peter Gill on vocals and piano which also features some of the country's top brass players and a rhythm section filled with familiar names on the rock n roll circuit. Superb arrangements and fantastic musicianship ign...

Burning Rope are a band born from the ashes of multi award winning blues rock band Catfish following the sad loss of their frontman and guitarist, Matt Long, to cancer in October. The other three members of the band wanted to continue to play and write together, so have come together as Burning Rope along with excellent, Gloucestershire-based guitarist, Alex Voysey. Join us if you can!

Inside Llewyn Davis 15 USA | 2013 | 104 minutes DIRECTED BY Ethan & Joel Cohen STARRING Oscar Isaac | Carey Mulligan | John Goodman 16th June MONDAY 19:30 AUDITORIUM We all now know a lot about another unknown folk singer trying to make it in New York, but what about Llewyn Davis? Although he’s fictional, there are connections with real-life singers of the 1960s, when this film is set. Being ma...

Sallie Taylor - keeping the memory of Chapel Art alive Chris (Snake) Davis (Sax/flute/vocals) and Robin A Smith (Keyboard/vocals). These two epic musicians are made for each other. Look forward to an evening of heartbreakingly lovely music as they ebb and flow through all genres from Ray Charlies to Stephen Bishop and Jimmy Webb, R&B, Soul and Jazz. Be sure to book your tickets in plenty of tim...

Welcome to Howlers at the Playhouse, the home of great comedy in Cheltenham. Every month at Howlers we bring you the very best in stand-up with top notch line-ups from the UK and beyond! This month, Jarred Christmas MC, Michael Shafar and two acts TBC complete the line up for the June Club Show. At Howlers we are serious about our comedy. With some of the brightest new talent appearing on stag...

Part of our season of fundraising performances celebrating 80 Years of Theatre at the Cheltenham Playhouse. Matt Nolan Creative presents, ' STARS IN THEIR EYES ' Hosted by Matt Nolan and an array of wild wannabe celebrities as they battle out to win the ultimate singing competition! Will Freddie rock you? Will Elton have his crocodile shoes? Will Celine's heart go on or will Cher really be...

Mulholland Drive USA | 2001 | 147 minutes DIRECTED BY David Lynch STARRING Naomi Watts | Laura Harring | Justin Theroux 23rd June 2025 MONDAY 19:30 AUDITORIUM An opportunity to piece together what's really going on in Mulholland Drive . You may have tried before and think you can do better now, or you may be a first-timer seeking to impress. Either way, David Lynch's classic film is back on the...

Part of our season of fundraising performances celebrating 80 Years of Theatre at the Cheltenham Playhouse. The Cheltones Singing Group has been meeting at the Cheltenham Playhouse since 2018 and has grown in confidence, size and sound since then! Singing with a group of people is a joyful thing to do. There is safety in numbers and community singing can leave you feeling uplifted with a strong ...

West Coast Eagles are one of the most authentic tributes to the Eagles. Formed from dedicated professionals they will bring to you great songs such as Hotel California, New Kid in Town, Lying Eyes, Desperado to name but a few. The evening will be filled will all of the Eagles masterpieces that you will know and love. This is a great night out for all ages and you will be amazed by the authentic...

Sallie Taylor - keeping the memory of Chapel Art alive. João Menezes is a Portuguese guitarist and singer who specialises in Brazilian music. He has been performing in the UK and Europe, both solo and with his band, exploring the different rhythms of Brazil like Bossa Nova, Samba Jazz and MPB. Expect an exciting evening with music from Djavan, Tom Jobim, Tim Maia, João Bosco, Gilberto Gil and man...

The Philadelphia Story U USA | 1940 | 112 minutes DIRECTED BY George Cukor STARRING Katharine Hepburn | Cary Grant | James Stewart 8th July 2025 TUESDAY 19:30 AUDITORIUM We screened Cukor's Gaslight (starring Ingrid Bergman) last year. It was a success, so here we are with another Cukor, also with a strong female lead. This stars Katharine Hepburn as a socialite about to marry a boring but weal...

Sister Act, presented by Promenade Productions July 2025! Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty And The Beast, Little Shop Of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical. When disco div...

Scott Bennett - Blood Sugar Baby One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett (from Live at the Apollo and The News Quiz) tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma. ‘What’s so rare and satisfying is how all the jokes go hand in hand with the seriou...

Work in Progress shows allow established performers to test new material and refine their acts for ahead of national tours and festival shows. As an audience member, you'll experience a blend of fresh ideas and proven jokes, playing a part in shaping the final performance. Stuart Goldsmith: Climate Comedian (Work in Progress) OK, Doomer! Let's unearth your darkest, most wriggling fears about whe...

THE VOX BEATLES - One of the UK's leading premier professional authentic Beatles Tribute bands Their passion, enthusiasm and superb musicianship capturing their famous counterparts, along with years of experience and professionalism will guarantee this great Beatles tribute performance will definitely be one to remember and a roaring success! The Vox Beatles tribute band have over 100 songs i...

Real life brothers Colin and Steve Temple are the UK's No.1 Tribute to The Everly Brothers as voted for by the National Tribute Music Awards 2017. This fantastic two hour show celebrates the music of the Everlys and features all their classic hits such as Cathy's Clown , Walk Right Back , Ebony Eyes , Bird Dog , Dream , Let It Be Me , Love Hurts , Devoted To You , 'Til I Kissed Ya , Wake Up Little...

The Rock Ballad Show pays tribute to one of the greatest periods in the history of music. We’ll take you back in time to when big hair and denim jackets were hot. Our journey down memory lane will take us through songs by singers and bands such as Bon Jovi, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Aerosmith, Meatloaf, and Europe. You’ll have a great time and we’re sure you’ll be singing all the way through. Featurin...

Formed by veterans of the Queen tribute scene, Extreme Queen are here to turn your world inside out. Exploring this 70’s & 80s rock powerhouse’s eclectic repertoire, they will take you headlong on a journey across two decades of music. Delivering 2 hours of non-stop Queen fun, this is an invitation you can’t decline! Extreme Queen as a fully live 5-piece Queen tribute, paying tribute undoubtabl...