Theatre listings
Death and the King's Horseman
Set in Nigeria in the late 1940’s and based on a true story, Elesin, the king's horseman, is tasked with carrying out a sacred ritual upon the death of the king, however Elesin is overtaken by the allure of earthly desires.
Murder On The Orient Express
Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops The Orient Express dead in its tracks. One murderer. A train full of suspects. An impossible case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still on-board, can the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination?
The Girl On The Train
Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel, this gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moment.
Driftwood
Two brothers on a beach need to figure out what to do with their dad - but the sea has other ideas. Mark and Tiny walk the shore of Seaton Carew in the North East. Their dad is dying, and their town is crumbling.
Ghost Stories
When Professor Goodman, arch-sceptic out to debunk the paranormal, embarks on an investigation of three apparent hauntings – as recounted by a night-watchman, a teenage boy, and a businessman awaiting his first child – Goodman finds himself at the outer limits of rationality, and fast running out of explanations.
Passing Places
Strap in for a wild ride across Scotland's rugged landscape in this hilarious and heartwarming adventure. 'Passing Places' follows two young men, Alex and Brian, as they flee their dead-end lives and hit the road with nothing but a stolen surfboard and a dream.
Wrestleladswrestle
Wrestleladswrestle, a new live performance by acclaimed artist and choreographer Jenni Jackson, explosively combines theatre, dance, judo and pro-wrestling to transform the studio theatre into a battleground of joy and reclamation.
Keeping Up Appearances
Tudor Players return to the Library Theatre with a hilarious comedy featuring favourite characters from the classic TV series.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
In a brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is bursting with unforgettable songs by the Sherman Brothers including Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain, Truly Scrumptious and of course the Academy Award-nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Terry Pratchett's Men At Arms
In Men at Arms, Ankh-Morpork's diverse Watch confronts a series of baffling murders. They must unravel a conspiracy that will challenge everything they believe about justice, identity, and power. And clowns.
