An Ideal Husband
8-23 August
By Oscar Wilde
Directed By: Robyn Bull
Sir Robert Chiltern is a wealthy member of the House of Commons and a man of strict moral principle. Unexpected guest Mrs. Cheveley arrives at a dinner party, on a mission to blackmail Sir Robert into supporting a fraudulent scheme to build a canal in Argentina. When she threatens to tell his beloved Lady Chiltern-- and the world-- that Sir Robert’s money came from an illegal stock secret, Sir Robert feels he has no choice but to give in to her demands. Lady Chiltern questions his decision, urging him to stay true to his morals. As Sir Robert flips back and forth between following his heart and protecting his reputation, Lady Cheveley tries to win back the affection of her ex-fiancee, Lord Goring. Deceit and lies weave themselves throughout as Wilde pulls the curtain on the hypocrisy of moralistic Victorian society. With wit and gaiety, Wilde paints a scathing critique of gossips, income gaps, sexist attitudes, and the perils of protecting one’s morals.
It’s A Wonderful Life
Auditions: 16th August 2025
Written by Mary Elliott Nelson
Directed by Maryanne Rushton
Based on the beloved holiday film, It’s a Wonderful Life is a heartwarming stage adaptation that brings the magic of Frank Capra’s timeless story to life. Set in the charming town of Bedford Falls, the play follows George Bailey—a man who has spent his life giving to others, only to find himself questioning his own worth one fateful Christmas Eve.
When George reaches his lowest point, a kind but quirky guardian angel named Clarence shows him what the world would look like if he had never been born. Through this moving and magical journey, George discovers the profound impact of a single life and the true meaning of community, love, and hope.
Perfect for the whole family, It’s a Wonderful Life is a nostalgic and uplifting theatrical experience that reminds us all that even the smallest acts of kindness can change the world. Whether you’re revisiting the classic or discovering it for the first time, this holiday gem will leave your heart full and your spirits lifted.
Red
27-30 August
Written by John Logan
Directed by Kristof Haines
In this Tony Award winning play, master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio on the Bowery. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw and provocative, RED is a searing portrait of an artist's ambition and vulnerability as he tries to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting.