Don Murphy is a proud Irish man, a hopeless ketamine addict and one of his generation’s greatest actors. He also happens to be a chicken.
Whipped Up! follows Dottie, an eager-to-please 50’s-style diner server on their first day on the job – where the baby is the customer, and caregivers are along for the ride.
Four Seasons is a theatrical love letter to nature for children and their families.
"To pay Mrs Twit back for the worms in his spaghetti, Mr Twit thought up a really clever, nasty trick . . ."
Mr Twit is a foul and smelly man who always has bits of cornflake and sardine in his beard.
Mrs Twit is scheming and sly and always thinking of the next horrible trick to play on her husband.
The only joy the Twits get is from doing the dirty on each other, playing grotesque tricks including mixing worms into spaghetti, throwing frogs into the other’s bed, and lengthen their chair legs to make it appear as though one has shrunk. In fact, the Twits are so ghastly and evil that they even keep Muggle-Wump the monkey and his family captive in their garden. But not for much longer! The monkeys are planning to trick the terrible Twits so that they can escape and put a stop to the frightful pair once and for all!
A Discarded Nut Youth Theatre production.
Saturday 14th June 2025
TIMES: 1PM + 3:30PM
PRICE: £10 / £12 / PWYC
RUNNING TIME: 1 hour (approx)
Please note, no lift access to performance studio. Tickets include all fees and levies.
“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
DNYT is a cutting edge company of young actors committed to creating breath-taking & high-quality contemporary adaptations of classic plays and stories. This year DNYT explore the timeless themes of power, revolution and corruption as they bring Orwell's chilling 'fairy story' to riotous and devastating life.
When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master, Mr Jones, and take over the farm themselves, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality. But gradually a cunning, ruthless elite among them, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, starts to take control. Soon the other animals discover that they are not all as equal as they thought, and find themselves hopelessly ensnared as one form of tyranny is replaced with another.
A Discarded Nut Youth Theatre production.
Thursday 10th July - Sat 12th July 2025
7pm + 2pm (Saturday only)
Tickets £12 / £14 / PWYC
Please note: no lift access to performance space
Based on the novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
Adapted & Directed by Noël Jones
Adapted by Doug Revolta
Original Score by Will Pickering
“I am on the brink of a discovery so great, so shocking that the very course of humanity may be altered by it – the moment that I, Victor Frankenstein, create life and destroy death forever.”
A young scientist, Victor Frankenstein, becomes obsessed with creating life. Consumed by his ambition, he creates a living being using body parts stolen from the graves of the dead, only to be horrified by its monstrous appearance. Rejected by society and its creator, the creature seeks revenge, leading to a heartbreaking series of devastating events.
Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece is brought to the stage in a haunting new adaptation that explores the blurred lines between creator and creation, humanity and monstrosity, and challenges the audience to question: who is the real monster?
“Last night made my heart stand still!”
“A rich and moving production by a vibrant and exciting company.”
Wed, 19 Mar | 3pm & 7:30pm
Thu, 20 Mar | 3pm & 7:30pm
Fri, 21 Mar | 3pm & 7:30pm
Sat, 22 Mar | 3pm & 7:30pm
Wed, 12 Mar | 3pm & 7:30pm
Thu, 13 Mar | 3pm & 7:30pm
Fri 14, Mar | 3pm & 7:30pm
Sat, 15 Mar | 3pm & 7:30pm
TICKETS: £22, £19, Pay What You Can
Based on the novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
Adapted & Directed by Noël Jones
Adapted by Doug Revolta
Original Score by Will Pickering
“I am on the brink of a discovery so great, so shocking that the very course of humanity may be altered by it – the moment that I, Victor Frankenstein, create life and destroy death forever.”
A young scientist, Victor Frankenstein, becomes obsessed with creating life. Consumed by his ambition, he creates a living being using body parts stolen from the graves of the dead, only to be horrified by its monstrous appearance. Rejected by society and its creator, the creature seeks revenge, leading to a heartbreaking series of devastating events.
Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece is brought to the stage in a haunting new adaptation that explores the blurred lines between creator and creation, humanity and monstrosity, and challenges the audience to question: who is the real monster?
“Last night made my heart stand still!”
“A rich and moving production by a vibrant and exciting company.”
Thu, 6 Mar | 7pm | £15
Fri, 7 Mar | 7pm | £15
Please note: a preview performance is a public show that takes place before a theatrical production's official opening. Previews allow the cast and crew to identify issues and make improvements before critics see the show.
Play-along theatre adventures for 2-6 year olds and their grown-ups.
Awarded Best children’s show of Brighton Festival 2006 Shoe Baby is a magical puppet show! A fantastical sing-a-long adventure with a baby who takes to the sea, the air, the zoo all in a shoe!
F.W. Murnau’s classic silent film Nosferatu continues to haunt and terrify audiences. This first-ever screen adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula captures the deeply-rooted elements of a waking nightmare. Its eerie, Gothic feel - and chilling performance from Max Shrek as the vampire - set the template for horror films that followed.
What can unite the grumpy town of Thawmor this winter?
Legends tell of soft white snow that blankets the ground, and inventor Eira is determined to bring it back. So grab your goggles and join her madcap adventure as she battles a fearsome whale, explores an abandoned mine, and meets herds of goats whilst finding unlikely friends in the strangest of places.
Get lost in a world of breathtaking puppetry, live songs and folk music, all led by captivating storytellers. Discover this original winter tale that will enthral the whole family, and answer the question: will it snow this winter?
“A tale of determination with plenty of magic.”
Saturday 28th December 1pm + 4pm
Sunday 29th December 11am + 2pm
Monday 30th December 11am + 2pm
Tuesday 31st December 11am + 2pm
Adult £12
Child £10
Family of 4 £40
Pay What You Can available - for those who need it most.
Recommended ages 4+ - aimed at the whole family.
Running time: 60 minutes
We regret no lift access to performance studio. Ticket price includes all fees and levies. No refunds on tickets purchased.
A Winter’s Tail is a fun, relaxed play-along theatre adventure. Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.
Welcome to The Museum of Marvellous Things, where the impossible can happen!
Discover stars in jars, catch moons like balloons, dance with Doo-Dahs in cages, sing with Noo-Nahs on stages. Because this is a museum like no other – it’s made from the magic of YOUR imagination – and you get to bring it alive.
With giant puppets, magical effects, interactive storytelling, LIVE original music and a chance to make your own special puppet, this is a fun-filled family show based on the picture book by Kristina Stephenson (creator of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks).
Meet sensible, serious Norbert Norris and wild, wonderful Tilly T. Pott, as they give you a sneak peek inside their amazing museum and ask YOU to fill it with MAGIC!
So…come on in, let the MAGIC BEGIN!
“It was funny, hilarious, marvellous and so good I almost exploded.”
11:30am + 2:30pm
TICKETS: £12 and Pay What You Can available (for those who need it most)
Ages: A family show for children ages 3-8 years.
Duration: 1 hour
A visual guide is available on request.
Ticket price includes all fees and levies. We regret no lift access to performance space.
Play-along theatre adventures for 2-6 year olds and their grown-ups.
Come along for a fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with The Last Baguette theatre company. There’ll be silliness, play-acting, games and music...
Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.Join Ratty and her friends for a fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement, and lots of imaginative play. Ratty has a lot of ideas but sometimes things don’t go according to plan....can you help her by playing along and working together?
Sessions last 1 hour, and are created for ages 2-6 and their grown-ups. Younger and older siblings welcome! The Last Baguette makes entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences.
OCTOBER THEME: Gee-Whiskers! – a cooking catastrophe.
28 OCTOBER
10AM + 11:30AM
TICKETS: £15
Ticket admits one grown-up and one little one and includes free hot drink and cake. Ticket includes all fees and levies. Additional adult / children tickets can be purchased via the link below.
A live hide and seek story for tiny people to share with their grown-ups. We're looking for Mrs Ladybird and you can come too, as all our insect friends play peek-a-boo with you.
Moon On A Stick bring their signature style to this popular title, combining puppetry with mesmerising music in an interactive adventure. Created with families in mind, this is a perfect first theatre experience for babies & toddlers.
Based on ‘Where’s Mrs Ladybird?’
Illustrations copyright © Ingela P Arrhenius 2015,
Text copyright © Nosy Crow Limited, 2015. Licensed by Nosy Crow Limited
TICKETS: £15 (admits 2)
10.30am Toddler show
12pm Baby show
2pm Baby show
3.30pm Toddler show
Baby Show Suitability:
For ages approx. 0-18 months. A gentle version of the production suitable for those not on the move and/or wanting a calmer experience. 20mins performance with optional 20mins stay & play.
Toddler Show Suitability:
For ages approx. 18 months-3 years. An energetic version of the production suitable for those on the move and/or wanting a livelier experience. 20mins performance with optional 20mins stay & play.
“Hawkins is a true master of the craft... he held the audience spellbound.”
Meet Ryan.
19 (but young for his age).
School drop-out (but smart).
Turkey sandwich enthusiast (365 days a year).
Absolute stunner (no addendum).
He's new in town, and all he wants to do is check out. The hard part is coming up with an exit plan.
When the one person he thought he could rely on ups and leaves, Ryan finds himself adrift in a city he still hasn’t learned to like, looking for direction. Six months to kill, no money, no rules… surely this is the worst possible time to be alone?
EVENT DETAILS
Friday 13th September 2024
7:30pm
Tickets: £13 / £10
Running time 75 minutes
GUIDANCE 16+
This production contains strong language, adult themes, and references to intoxication and sexual violence.
We regret no lift access to performance space and no refunds on tickets.
★★★★★ - LondonTheatre1
★★★★ "a terrific, and sophisticated piece of theatre" - The Quintessential Review
★★★★ "superbly written and superbly performed" - Last Minute Theatre Tickets
★★★★ "bags of humour and pathos; dramatic scenes that twist and turns and makes the audience shudder and gasp and uplifting moments that surprise" - Bookmarks and Stages
★★★★ “...a challenging, hard-hitting and honest exploration of loneliness, isolation and self-discovery [...] it’s an impressive portrayal of somebody who knows they want to leave, but doesn’t know where they want to go.” - Theatre & Tonic
★★★★ Broadway World
★★★★ Broadway Baby
★★★★ Dark Chat
DISCARDED NUT YOUTH THEATRE PRESENT
A ship is wrecked on the rocks of Illyria. Viola is washed ashore but her twin brother Sebastian is lost. Determined to survive on her own, she steps out to explore a new land, in the guise of Cesario, servant to the Duke of Illyria, Orsino. So begins a whirlwind of mistaken identity and unrequited love as the nearby households of Olivia and Orsino are overrun with passion.
Even Olivia's upright housekeeper Malvolia is swept up in the madness. Viola falls in love with Orsino, who dotes on Olivia, who falls for Cesario (aka Viola), but is idolised by Malvolia. Enter Sebastian, who is the spitting image of his twin sister...
Where music is the food of love, and nobody is quite what they seem, anything proves possible.
EVENT DETAILS
Fri 12th July 2024 - Sat 13th July 2024
7pm + 2pm (Saturday only)
Tickets £12 / £14 / PWYC
Play-along theatre adventures for 2-6 year olds and their grownups.
Come along for a fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with The Last Baguette theatre company. There’ll be silliness, play-acting, games and music...
Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.Join Ratty and her friends for a fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement, and lots of imaginative play. Ratty has a lot of ideas but sometimes things don’t go according to plan....can you help her by playing along and working together?
Sessions last 1 hour, and are created for ages 2-6 and their grown-ups. Younger and older siblings welcome!
The Last Baguette makes entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences.
Session theme: Pie-Rat Island – a journey on the high seas
30TH JUNE
11AM + 2PM
TICKETS: £10 (admits 1 grown-up and 1 little one). £5 per additional adult/little one.
Following the success of its first rehearsed reading at The Nutshell in November 2023, we are thrilled to welcome back award-winning writer Edmund Morris’ latest play The Grim for a preview show ahead of its run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Hilarious, horrifying, and high octane, this event is not to be missed.
Tickets are on sale now, and all proceeds will go towards covering the show’s production costs ahead of its world premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer.
So grab a ticket, grab a drink (or two!) from our in-house bar, and get ready for an evening of explosive theatre.
London, 1964.
Shaun is just trying to get through another dull day as one of London’s premier undertakers. Robert, his assistant, is a superstitious wreck.
Both want nothing more than to clock off early and get to the sanctity of the local pub, but on the day they’re due to fit recently deceased murderer, Jackie Gallagher, for his coffin, and with strange happenings afoot, all is not as it seems…
Saturday 29th June
8pm (doors open 7:30pm)
Tickets: £13
Contains violence, strong language and distressing themes. Recommended age 14+.
We regret no lift access to performance space and no refunds on ticket purchases.
Tickets include booking fee and levies.
James lives with Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, the most revolting Aunts in England. They make him work and slave and never let him play with other children. Then one day he meets a mystical old man who gives him a bag that contains the strongest magic the world has ever known. When James accidentally spills the bag near an old peach tree, the most incredible things start to happen – and James embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with the most amazing group of characters you could ever wish to meet!
SATURDAY29TH JUNE
TIMES: 10:30AM + 1PM
PRICE: £10 / £12 / PWYC
RUNNING TIME: 1 hour (approx)
Please note, no lift access to performance studio. Tickets include all fees and levies.
From multi-award winning writer/performer, Dan Ireland-Reeves, comes a semi-autobiographical look behind the curtain of one of the worlds most secretive and seductive industries.
