ENTITY is a chilling psychological play about guilt, memory and the voices we cannot escape.

When Thomas begins to hear something speaking from the walls of his room, the line between reality and nightmare begins to fracture.

As the darkness closes in he must confront a truth he has buried deep within himself.......because when the walls speak there is nowhere left to hide.

Presented by Clive Conway

Sir Derek Jacobi in conversation with Richard Clifford

Sir Derek Jacobi ‘is an icon of Stage and Screen’ … known for his work at the Royal National Theatre, has a BAFTA, Olivier, Emmy, Screen Guild and Tony Award and to top it all off; Derek was given a Knighthood for his services to theatre by Queen Elizabeth II.  Not bad for a boy who grew up in Essex, the son of a corner shop owner and a secretary. From Leytonstone and the Leyton Players to ‘Hamlet’ at the Edinburgh Fringe and a scholarship to Cambridge.

With peers such as Ian McKellen and Trevor Nunn; Derek is a founding member of the National Theatre and was invited to be a member of the Birmingham Rep.  Derek is an enormous talent with Shakespeare running through his blood and having starred in almost every Shakespearian play, notably in ‘Hamlet’ and ‘Othello’, two of the greats.

Six decades and so many big screen favourites… ‘I, Claudius’, ‘Gladiator I’ and ‘Gladiator II’, ‘Last Tango in Halifax’, ‘The Crown’, ‘The Day of the Jackal’, ‘Nanny McPhee’, ‘Gosford Park’ and ‘The King’s Speech’ to mention just a few of his triumphs. And let’s not forget, his audio book work, which includes ‘The Night Garden’ for the BBC children's series another huge hit.  There is no doubt that Derek has an incredible body of work

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Richard Clifford is an actor and director. Richard has appeared in films such as ‘Much Ado About Nothing’, ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’, ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ (all directed by Kenneth Branagh), ‘My Week With Marilyn’ and ‘Justice League’, as well as TV such as ‘The Crown’ and ‘It’s A Sin’. Theatre credits include ‘Amadeus’ at Chichester and ‘Henry V’ in the West End. He has directed productions at Washington’s Folger Shakespeare Theatre for over 20 years. With Richard in the driving seat for the evening, there will be incredible insight, joy of Shakespeare… and so much more, as he is also Derek’s partner.

CODEBREAKERS – The Story of ENIGMA

This show by Dr Mark Baldwin is one of the Second World War’s most fascinating stories is that of the Allied Codebreakers, who deciphered a vast number of German secret messages and used the intelligence so gained to hasten Allied victory. The Germans had entrusted their secret communications to an ingenious ciphering machinethe Enigma, which was portable, easily operated, and could be set up in millions of ways. The codes were used and every one was changed every 24 hours.The Allies gained invaluable information about troop and aircraft dispositions, orders of battle, U-boat movements, technical development, military intentions and tank and artillery strengths. It is generally reckoned that the intelligence from Engma shortened the war by about two years.

Dr Mark Baldwin has made a detailed study of the Enigma machine, the code-breaking work at Bletchley Park, and U-boats and has built up a unique collection of slides which illustrate the main features of those important facts of the Second World War. He has prepared an entertaining instructive show on this subject.

The show is divided into two parts. It is followed by an opportunity for questions, then a hands-on demonstration of one of the very few surviving Enigma machines.

“We had nearly 800 people in the audience who went home having thoroughly enjoyed the

evening. I was well satisfied, and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Dr Mark Baldwin”

Cindy Hardy, Prince’s Theatre, Clacton

WOMEN ON THE EDGE

Following the great success of Cabaret with Balls we welcome Charlie Bicknell and Louise Innes back to our stage with Women On The Edge.

Poised precisely on the brink, Women On The Edge lies well short of good behaviour.

Charlie Bicknell and Louise Innes take on life, maturity and modern madness in a show which doesn’t just sail close to the wind, but blasts right through it.

A kaleidoscope of songs peppered with irreverent radio broadcast detours, inevitable surprises and is accompanied by pianist David Harrod featuring Solomon Bain. It’s a sharp-witted, funny and deliciously unpredictable evening you’ll struggle to forget.

Lean way back in your seat and enjoy the ride.’

Godfrey Smith- The Times

If you love animals, then you are going to love this show. A show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small. The only show around that you get to see your favourite animals bursting out onto the stage right before your very eyes. The original animal show with NO LIVE ANIMALS.

The heart-warming show packed full of music, comedy and amazing animal effects is suited to all the family.

Book your family in and come and have a roarsome time.However, don’t just take our word for it, here is what some of the reviews from our last tour said:

Fantastic show today, well worth the travel, its the 2nd time we've seen these guys, lots of laughter for the kids and adults, definitely will be booking again if there's a new tour next year

Steven Hatton

Genuinely have never laughed and cried so much in one show. Brilliant entertainment, so much fun and incredibly informative.....underpinned by such a powerful, emotive and important message about our planet and animals.

All children (and adults) should see this show, it is absolutely incredible!

Heather Louise

Incredible show, thoroughly enjoyed by my 3, 6 and 9 year old and the grown ups too!!

Never been to a show like this and will definitely come again. Thank you

Sarah Battye

My 8 year old howled all the way through it and came home telling his sister loads of new facts he had learnt he loved it thanks so much x

Alison Pearsey

The kids were hooked from the start - you made it funny, interesting and educational oh and did I mention funny? Haha... My boy aged 8 now wants to single headedly save all animals... Thank you Animal Guyz

Leanne Howson