12 -  16 May 2026
RAODS presents
Cluedo by Sandy Rustin, Hunter Foster, Eric Price

It's a dark and stormy night, and you've been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well... dead. So whodunnit? Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Cluedo is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

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14 -  16 May 2026
Bursledon Players presents
Gilly's Gem by Sandy Taylor and Not Quite As Planned by Troy Banyan

Bursledon Village Hall - Bursledon Village Hall, Long Lane, Southampton, SO31 8BZ

The Bursledon Players present, an amateur production of, Gilly's Gem by Sandy Taylor and Not Quite As Planned by Troy Banyan.

Gilly's Gem

Millie has been Gilly's live-in cleaner for years and considers herself absolutely indispensable — and she's probably right. She knows where everything is, she can rustle up a meal from almost nothing, and she keeps a very close eye on the gin. Her best friend Peggy, cleaner to the lady downstairs, is always on hand for moral support and the occasional tipple when the bosses are away.

When Gilly returns early from holiday with a new man in tow — Toby, a charming antiques dealer who she met on the plane and has already rather fallen for — Millie is immediately suspicious. And with good reason. She recognises him straight away as Frank Butler, who runs a junk stall down Petticoat Lane market. He's after Gilly's money, and Millie is not about to let that happen.

With the help of Peggy, a goldfish bowl, and a rather unconvincing Indian spirit guide called Little Yellowfoot, Millie sets about saving her beloved, rather naïve boss — without breaking her heart in the process.

A warm, funny and thoroughly feel-good comedy.

Not Quite As Planned

Esme is a free-spirited psychotherapist who has invited her new boyfriend Charles round for a quiet evening — with her daughter Steph along as a carefully planned third wheel to help draw him out of his shell. Charles is formal, buttoned-up, and not great at expressing his feelings, and Esme is convinced there's more to him than meets the eye.

What could possibly go wrong?

Within minutes, Steph has arrived with a baby in tow and a stomach bug brewing, Don — Esme's cheating ex-husband — has turned up uninvited, and Esme has been called out to a client in crisis, leaving Charles and Steph alone together in increasingly awkward silence. That's before Flo, a client with absolutely no filter whatsoever, lets herself in. And before Don's young ex-girlfriend Molly arrives in the rain, closely followed by her grandmother brandishing a rolling pin.

On a wet and chaotic evening where nothing goes remotely as planned, it falls to the most unlikely person in the room to hold everything together.

A brilliantly funny ensemble comedy about the glorious mess of modern relationships.

Note: please double-check the date on your ticket after purchase. After purchasing tickets your name will be added to the guest list. Please give your name on the door, there is no need to print your ticket(s).

A bar/refreshments will be available (cards accepted). Doors open at 7:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you.

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14 -  16 May 2026
Bishopstoke Players presents
Be My Baby by Amanda Whittington

It’s 1964 but the sixties aren’t swinging for Mary Adams: 19 years old, unmarried and pregnant. She is sent in secrecy and shame to St. Saviours, a Church of England mother-and-baby home run by a formidable Matron.

Mary is set to work in the laundry and shares a room with the tough-talking Queenie. The girls in the home bond over a love of girl-group records, which entertain, console and inspire as the birth of their babies approaches. When Mary finds she is expected to give up her child for adoption, she begins a desperate fight. 

This powerful drama promises to be a must-see! Funny, moving and poignant, this play shows some of the grittier side of life in the 1960s.  Not to be missed!

Performances will be in Durley Memorial Hall (Durley Brook Road, SO32 2AR) from Thursday 14th to Saturday 16th May at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £12 (Under 16: £8) and are available via:

Web: https://www.bishopstokeplayers.uk/buy-tickets/ (no booking fee)

Email: boxoffice@bishopstokeplayers.uk 

Phone: 07871 006551

As we are proud to have done every year since 1947, proceeds will be donated to the charity Action for Children.

www.bishopstokeplayers.uk

22 -  30 May 2026
Chesil Theatre presents
Philip Pullman’s Grimm Tales, adapted for the stage by Philip Wilson

Beware those who wander in these wild woods …

Journey deep into the wild woods but whatever you do, keep to the path, there are strangers lurking in the shadows. From runaway princesses to sinister stepmothers and resurrecting snakes, it’s a captivating world where magic meets the macabre, secrets fester under trees and justice creeps in unexpected forms. These are no Disney fairy tales, these are dark, dangerous and very Grimm!

Contains use of flashing lights. This production is not suitable for age 12 and under.

www.chesiltheatre.org.uk

29 May  - 6 Jun 2026
Maskers presents
Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense by The Goodale Brothers

Country House Capers

'Poor Bertie Wooster! In the soup again. Jeeves to the rescue!'

Aristocratic buffoon Bertie Wooster decides to present a one-man show to the audience about a recent, spectacular, and rather disastrous, weekend.

The "perfectly delightful" weekend at a country house goes awry, forcing Bertie to play matchmaker to rescue the engagement of his friend Gussie to the "drippy" Madeline. If he fails to engineer a happy ending, Bertie will be forced into an unwanted marriage with Madeline himself. A series of misadventures follow, including the theft of a novelty cow creamer.

As Bertie's show descends into chaotic mismanagement of props and scenery, his unflappable valet, Jeeves, steps in with his friend and colleague, Seppings, in a valiant attempt to save the day.

Is it curtains for bumbling bachelor, Bertie?

Or will Jeeves save the day?

www.maskers.org.uk

5 - 7 Jun 2026
Chesil Theatre presents
The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter

Our new initiative brings you challenging entertainment whilst fundraising for our New Chesil Theatre. Here the emphasis is on intriguing works that are best performed in minimalistic surroundings.

Ben and Gus are hitmen, waiting in a basement room for orders concerning their next assignment. Punctuating their banter, strange requests for menu items arrive, but they have no food. How are they to comply? Who is their victim to be? Pinter’s enigmatic dialogue and dramatic pauses create a palpable atmosphere of suspense in this one-act drama.

www.chesiltheatre.org.uk

9 - 13 Jun 2026
RAODS presents
The Hen Night Epiphany by Jimmy Murphy

A sparkling mix of comedy and drama exploring friendship, secrets, and self-discovery. 

Five women gather at a run-down country cottage to help bride-to-be Una prepare for her wedding. What begins as a lively night of laughter soon takes a deeper turn when hidden truths start to spill. Una is keeping a secret that could destroy her hopes of happiness, while her companions — best friends Kelly and Triona, future mother-in-law Olive, and Olive's blunt friend Anta — are forced to face their own uncomfortable realities.        

As the wine flows and tempers rise, revelations turn this "hen night with a difference" into a night none of them will forget. Jimmy Murphy's witty, heartfelt writing and strong ensemble cast deliver a poignant story of loyalty, love, and honesty. The Hen Night Epiphany is moving, funny, and ultimately uplifting — a celebration of women and the power of truth.

www.plazatheatre.com

30 Jun -  4 Jul 2026
Hamble Players presents
Nuns - A Satire

A satire about three rebellious Nuns and how they plot to overthrow the mother superior in order to establish smoking rights for themselves

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15 -  18 Jul 2026
Chesil Theatre presents
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

The war is over. The battle of the sexes is just beginning.

One of the Bard’s most popular comedies re-imagined at the end of WWII. Breaking their journey on the way home from the front, a group of soldiers stop for a few days’ rest, recreation and a little romance. Delivering razor-sharp banter, slapstick comedy and a happy ending, you won’t want to miss this open-air enemies-to-lovers classic!

www.chesiltheatre.org.uk

3 -  5 Sep 2026
Hamble Players presents
Murder Mystery

Enjoy solving the mystery with a delicious supper

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15 -  19 Sep 2026
RAODS presents
Relative Values by Noel Coward

A classic Noël Coward comedy about class, marriage, and social climbing, centered on an English Earl who brings his American film star fiancée home, causing chaos when his mother discovers the fiancée's former maid is now among the staff. The play, set in the 1950s, features witty dialogue, mistaken identities, and a hilariously snobbish Countess.

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12 -  17 Oct 2026
RAODS presents
Last Of The Red Hot Lovers by Neil Simon

Neil Simon's hilarious 1960s play about one man's attempt to take part in the sexual revolution.

Middle-aged and married, overworked and overweight, Barney Cashman wants to join the sexual revolution before it's too late and arranges three seductions: the first, Elaine Navazio proves to be a foul-mouthed bundle of neuroses; Bobbi Michele is next, a 20-ish actress who's too kooky by half; finally comes September and Jeanette Fisher, a gloomy, depressed housewife who happens to be married to Barney's best friend.

Content warning: This production contains strong language and references to drugs and suicide.  Suitable for age 14 and over.

www.plazatheatre.com

10 -  14 Nov 2026
RAODS presents
Young Frankenstein by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan

The NEW Mel Brooks Musical

A mad scientist, a hunchbacked sidekick, a charming local girl, a mysterious housekeeper, and a 7ft monster: "it's the Transylvania Mania!"

Young Frankenstein follows the journey of the brilliant (but reluctant) Dr. Frederick Frankenstein to Transylvania, having inherited his infamous grandfather's estate. The doctor quickly uncovers his ancestor's brilliance and history soon starts to repeat itself. Much to the dismay of the angry townsfolk, Dr. Frankenstein completes his grandfather's work and brings a man back to life. However, this 'new' monster is intelligent, emotional, and has an eye for the ladies. What could possibly go wrong?

Based on Mel Brooks' 1974 comedy classic film, Young Frankenstein is a laugh-a-minute romp - think The Producers meets midnight monster movies. Be sure to grab your tickets for a night of mad science, laughter, and musical mayhem: "it’s alive… and it's hilarious!"

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1 -  6 Dec 2026
Hamble Players presents
Treasure Island - Pantomime

Following young Jim Hawkins as he discovers a treasure map after a dying buccaneer’s arrival at his parents’ inn. 

With Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney, Jim sets sail on the Hispaniola to find the buried treasure, but the voyage turns perilous when he learns his charismatic friend, Long John Silver, is secretly a pirate leader planning a mutiny

hambleplayers.co.uk