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by Nöel Coward
'Blithe Spirit'is a comic play, described by the author as "an improbable farce in three acts". The play concerns the socialite and novelist Charles Condomine, who invites the eccentric medium and clairvoyant, Madame Arcati to his house to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. The scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his wilful and temperamental first wife, Elvira, after the séance. Elvira makes continual attempts to disrupt Charles's marriage to his second wife, Ruth, who cannot see or hear the ghost.
The play was first seen in the West End in 1941 and ran for 1,997 performances which was a new record for a non-musical play in London. It also did well on Broadway later that year, running for 657 performances. The play was adapted for the cinema in 1945 and a second film version followed in 2020. Coward directed a musical adaptation, High Spirits, seen on Broadway and in the West End in 1964. Radio and television presentations of the play have been broadcast in Britain and the US from 1944 onwards and it continues to be revived in the West End, on Broadway and elsewhere around the world
Tickets for 'Blithe Spirit' will go on sale on-line from 8:00am and via the TicketSource 'Telephone Box Office' 0333 666 3366 at 9:00am on 5th September 2026
A Comedy
by Alan P. Frayn
Evening Performances on all dates (except Sunday 29th November) at 7.30pm
Matinee Performances on 28th, 29th November & 5th December at 2.30pm
Here we go again.... our traditional family pantomime returns once again for your enjoyment as we travel to the land of the magic lamp to follow the 'in-genie-ous' story of Aladdin as he pits his wits against the evil Magician Abanazar. Yes, strange men dress as even stranger women. Women dress as men.... and we won't even mention the strange animals that appear to arrive on the TLT stage at this time of year. It's all here once again for your enjoyment... Oh yes it is!!!
This year Jenny Whur returns to the director's chair for our annual slice of pre Christmas mayhem having raided the old jokes home once again. We might even find a few new jokes for you... but don't take that as a promise
Expect the unexpected.....we do!!!!
Tickets for 'Aladdin' will go on sale on-line from 8:00am and via the TicketSource 'Telephone Box Office' 0333 666 3366 at 9:00am on 31st October 2026
A Pantomime
by Brian Clemens
Spain is a well-known haven for criminals who skip abroad. On the Costa del Sol, professional safe-cracker Larry has struck it lucky. Gorgeous Suzy asks him to steal the diamonds from her husband Alex's safe and run away with her to Rio. At the same time Alex also employs Larry to murder Suzy for her £100,000 life insurance policy. Larry decides to tell Suzy about her husband's plans and they together plot to steal the diamonds, murder Alex, and make off with the dividend from Alex's similar insurance policy. Are you following the story so far? Several twists add to the suspense in this exciting thriller.
After his success with '84 Charing Cross Road' last season, Ian Hunter returns to direct this Brian Clemens thriller
Tickets for 'Inside Job' will go on sale on-line from 8:00am and via the TicketSource 'Telephone Box Office' 0333 666 3366 at 9:00am on 2nd January 2027
A Thriller
by Alan Ayckbourn
Brother and sister Martin and Hilda Massie live together, leading a quiet, Christian existence in the confines of the Bluebell Hill Development. Just as they are preparing for a housewarming gathering, their peace is shattered by a young trespasser in their garden. The Massies' neighbours congregate in their living room and together they agree to form a neighbourhood watch group to safeguard against further incidents. But after the Massies' beloved garden gnome Monty is thrown through their window, matters swiftly escalate, complicated by Martin's burgeoning romance with Amy, wife of Gareth, who was formerly involved with Luther, husband of Magda….
What begins as a well-intentioned scheme for a safer community appears destined not to end well!!.
Alan Ayckbourn returns once again to the Tyldesley Little Theatre stage as Josh Thomas makes his directorial debut with this drama/comedy
Tickets for 'Neigbourhood Watch'will go on sale on-line from 8:00am and via the TicketSource 'Telephone Box Office' 0333 666 3366 at 9:00am on 20th February 2027
A Drama/Comedy
by Neil Anthony Docking
Set eight months following Aberfan Disaster of 1966 (in which 144 people were killed; 116 of them children) The Revlon Girl tells the real life story of a group of bereaved mothers who met every week above a local hotel to talk, cry and even laugh without feeling guilty. At one of their meetings, the women looked at each other and admitted how much they felt they'd let themselves go. So afraid that people would think them frivolous, they secretly arranged for a representative from Revlon to come and give them a talk on beauty tips.
“A rich drama about grief, greed and make-up... Four mothers grieve the loss of their children in the Aberfan disaster in a remarkably warm, sorrowful and at times even funny drama about survivors, small-town bickering and make-up.” – The Independent
Danny Tooby once again crosses over from the fantasy of the pantomime to share the heartwarming and sometimes humourous story of a group of mothers seeking comfort in each other's company
Tickets for 'The Revlon Girl' will go on sale on-line from 8:00am and via the TicketSource 'Telephone Box Office' 0333 666 3366 at 9:00am on 17th April 2027
A Play
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