On a foggy night in South Wales, a stranger stumbles into a country house and discovers a chilling scene: a dead man in a wheelchair, his wife standing over him with a revolver. But is the crime as simple as it appears? As the investigation unravels, buried secrets, hidden motives, and dangerous lies are brought to light.
Performed by Cheltenham College's Drama Scholars, this production of Christie's classic thriller promises sharp characterisation, suspenseful atmosphere, and a gripping journey of twists and revelations right up to the final curtain.
Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show. Join Tom as he playfully dishes out more of his insightful observations. An irrepressible tour-de-force with an hour of first class, mischievous and uncompromising comedy. As seen/heard on Have a Word Pod , Ch4's Comedy Gala , Michael McIntyr...
Dreams, Deceptions & Desire: An Evening of Opera Scenes
Fri 21 Nov
Join Cheltenham Vocal Academy for Dreams, Deceptions & Desire: An Evening of Opera Scenes - a captivating journey through comedy, romance and tragedy from some of opera's greatest composers. Featuring scenes from Le Nozze di Figaro , Carmen , Die Fledermaus , Rigoletto , Hansel & Gretel , La Rondine , Peter Grimes and Albert Herring , this fully staged production showcases the extraordinary range ...
Jacob's Well returns once more to the Playhouse with a tale as old as time... An act of cruelty from a selfish and hard-hearted prince sets in motion a terrible, enchanted revenge. At his castle, now hidden from the world, the once handsome, young prince finds he is a terrifying beast and his entire household is transformed, all left to their grim fate. Elsewhere, in a provincial French town, on...
Fill your stockings with exciting arrangements, fiery improvisation and beautiful ballads; this evening will be everything you hope for from a Big Band at Christmas with a sprinkling of seasonal surprises and the occasional bad joke. Audiences of all ages will be captivated by stunning performances of iconic Christmas songs, including: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting) , Yo Hark! Those Ange...
Please Note: Shows on 30th December at 11am & 3pm are relaxed performances - perfect for all the family! After last year's giant smash-hit Jack and the Beanstalk , Matt Nolan Creative and the Cheltenham Playhouse are BACK with another magical adventure... Dick Whittington ! Dick has big dreams of the bright lights of London Town. He's ready to leave his old life in Gloucester behind and chase a ...
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! At Howlers, we are serious about our comedy. With some of the brightest new talent appearing on stage alongside some of the biggest names on the stand-up circuit, Howlers at the Playhouse is fast becoming one of...
Following the success of Crime Viral's sell out UK serial killer tour - research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather will be bringing to the stage for the very first time - MURDER: STAGED . Did you know that 90% of people believe they can get away with murder - are you one of them? There will be a live psychopath test on the night to find out! The 'CSI effect' has created a n...
On a foggy night in South Wales, a stranger stumbles into a country house and discovers a chilling scene: a dead man in a wheelchair, his wife standing over him with a revolver. But is the crime as simple as it appears? As the investigation unravels, buried secrets, hidden motives, and dangerous lies are brought to light. Performed by Cheltenham College's Drama Scholars, this production of Christ...
NODA South West "Best Small Pantomime" award winners, Promenade Productions are back at the Playhouse with their 2026 Pantomime, Rapunzel . Many years ago, the King and Queen of a far-off Kingdom were blessed with a baby girl with magical, golden hair. They named her Rapunzel. Their happiness was short-lived as one day the jealous, evil witch Mother Gothel kidnapped the child and locked her in a ...
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! At Howlers, we are serious about our comedy. With some of the brightest new talent appearing on stage alongside some of the biggest names on the stand-up circuit, Howlers at the Playhouse is fast becoming one of...
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! At Howlers, we are serious about our comedy. With some of the brightest new talent appearing on stage alongside some of the biggest names on the stand-up circuit, Howlers at the Playhouse is fast becoming one of...
The Fleetwood Mack Experience - Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of timeless hits, soaring harmonies, and musical magic with The Fleetwood Mack Experience , a powerhouse 6-piece tribute band from the West Midlands delivering an electrifying tribute to Fleetwood Mac's legendary sound. From the iconic anthems Go Your Own Way , The Chain , and Everywhere , the the haunting beauty of Landslid...
