Lights Up is Ace Studio’s 2026 annual production, featuring an exciting array of musical numbers from both classic and contemporary musicals, alongside popular music favourites. The show showcases a fusion of dance styles including contemporary, lyrical, ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theatre. Bringing together our pupils aged 3 to 18 years, Lights Up promises a fabulous evening [...]
If you’re a fan of the tent, the tiers, and the dreaded soggy bottom, you’ll definitely want to clear your diary for this one. Southport Spotlights are taking over the Little Theatre from 1st–4th July to bring us The Great British Bake Off Musical. It’s honestly a brilliant match—Spotlights always bring so much energy to [...]
The Cat in the Hat is your mischievous host as the Jungle of Nool and the tiny world of Whoville spring to life. This fantastical musical adventure follows Horton the Elephant, who must protect a speck of dust and a very special egg, proving that "a person’s a person, no matter how small." The SDC’s [...]
In April 2003, Charles Ingram, his wife Diana, and an accomplice were convicted of conspiring to cheat their way to the top prize on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'. This sharp and satirical play re-examines the infamous "Coughing Major" scandal, questioning whether the evidence was as clear-cut as the headlines suggested. The production takes [...]
While on holiday, Peter and Debbie make a casual promise to stay in touch with Elsa, a lusty, Trump-loving widow from the USA. They never expect her to actually turn up on their doorstep in England. When she does, a quick internet search reveals Elsa might be more than just an awkward houseguest—she could be [...]
Performed by Gary and his multi-talented band. This swingin’ 60s show features hit songs by Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Beatles, The Searchers, Cliff & The Shadows, Elvis Presley, Ike & Tina Turner, Dusty Springfield, The Merseybeats, The Swingin’ Blue Jeans and The Hollies. Plus… many more classic 60s hits. Gary Murphy has worked closely [...]
BOS Musical Theatre Company brings this hit musical to the Little’s stage, following five friends whose lives are defined by their obsession with 'The Band'. Featuring Take That’s greatest hits—from 'Back for Good' to 'Never Forget', 'Shine', and 'Rule the World'—it’s a heart-warming story of friendship and the songs that stay with us forever. BOOK [...]
It is 1975, and the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper is consuming the Millgarth police station in Leeds. With the eyes of the nation watching, Sergeant Megan Winterburn and her team struggle to manage a mountain of paperwork, thousands of tip-offs, and the immense pressure of an investigation that seems to be slipping through their [...]
We're thrilled to announce that The Wanderers are making a welcome return for one night only! This is your chance to experience them in the intimate setting of the Little Theatre Bar. If you were lucky enough to catch them before, you know you're in for a treat. For those who haven't, prepare for an [...]
Join Dick Whittington and his loyal cat as they head to London to seek their fortune in Southport's Classic Family Panto. From the gold-paved streets of the capital to the high seas, this spectacular adventure is packed with heroics, hilarious mishaps, and the inevitable battle against the villainous King Rat. Bursting with festive magic, shimmering [...]
When mild-mannered accountant Henry Perkins accidentally picks up the wrong briefcase on the London Underground, he finds it stuffed with £735,000 in cash. Deciding to flee the country immediately, his plans are hilariously derailed as his wife, their friends, and two very suspicious police officers descend on their lounge. What follows is a frantic, high-speed [...]
In a cramped St. Louis apartment, Tom Wingfield struggles to balance his own dreams of escape with his devotion to his fragile sister, Laura, and their overbearing mother, Amanda. Living largely in the past and in the shadows of their own imaginations, the family’s delicate reality is held together by memories and Laura’s collection of [...]
Beatles Complete present a night of pure Beatlemania, packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time. Having started out as young teenagers, this premier Liverpool-based ‘beat combo’ made history as the youngest-ever Beatles tribute band to gain a permanent residency at the legendary Cavern Club, where they still headline every Thursday [...]
Step through the wardrobe and into a world of snow-covered forests, mythical creatures, and epic battles between good and evil. This stunning stage adaptation of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe captures the heart of C.S. Lewis’s timeless tale, blending imaginative staging, atmospheric music, and unforgettable characters. Follow Lucy, Edmund, Susan, and Peter as [...]
In the heart of a small-town Louisiana beauty salon, six very different women gather to share gossip, needle each other, and navigate the highs and lows of life. Led by the sharp-witted Truvy, the group forms an unbreakable bond as they support young Shelby through the joys of her wedding and the complications of her [...]
Jessica Swale’s acclaimed adaptation of Sense and Sensibility transforms Austen’s beloved novel into a vibrant, fast-paced, and wonderfully imaginative piece of theatre. When the Dashwood sisters are uprooted from their home, they must navigate love, loss, and society’s expectations — but Swale’s version brings their journey to the stage with bold theatricality, clever storytelling, and [...]
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Based entirely on the actual courtroom transcripts, this ingenious play transforms the Vardy v Rooney libel case into a gripping, hilarious piece of documentary theatre. As the two footballers’ wives face off in court, the production exposes the absurdity, intensity, and sheer spectacle of a trial that became a cultural phenomenon. With its blend of [...]