Classic Literature - Shows & Events
Classic Literature
Shows & Events
Charles Dickens' The Hanged Man's Bride
Thursday 2 July 2026
Adapted by and featuring James Nicholas, Blue Orange Arts presents a brand new adaptation of one of Charles Dickens' most haunting ghost stories! A writer struggling to reignite his creative vision. A real-life crime. And a visit to a su...
Jekyll & Hyde (Young Everyman Playhouse production)
Thursday 2 - Saturday 4 July 2026
Young Everyman Playhouse invites you into a world where gas lamps flicker and something monstrous prowls beneath the city's polished surface. Jekyll & Hyde-radically reimagined by Evan Placey-drags this gothic classic into the digital age, ...
One Man Poe - The Black Cat & The Raven
Friday 3 - Saturday 4 July 2026
Immerse yourselves in two timeless tales from the Godfather of Gothic Horror, Edgar Allan Poe. Arguably Poe's darkest tale, The Black Cat depicts an alcoholic's last confession on the eve of his death. Then, the poem that made Poe famous:...
Pride & Prejudice (sort of)
Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 October 2026
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen's most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be...
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds
Monday 19 October 2026
The Martians are back! Based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. In October 2026, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds - Live...
Christmas Carol
Friday 20 November - Thursday 31 December 2026
Festive lights twinkle outside 'The Counting House 'pub but inside Manager Bob Cratchit is struggling to keep the spirit of Christmas alive as Landlord Scrooge does all he can to squash it - no music, no laughter and definitely no bar credi...
The Muppet Christmas Carol (U)
Thursday 24 December 2026
★★★★ The Muppets do Dickens with that trademark blast of irreverence, affection and tap-along tunes. ~ The Times. --- A Christmas cinema screening of Brian Henson's 1992 classic, starring The Muppets and Michael Caine. The Muppets ...
