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  1. A young woman wearing a red dress stands with her arms outstretched singing. She is surrounded by a crowd of people who are smiling, singing, dancing and playing instruments.
    27 June 2024

    First Look: Oliver! Production Pics

    Oliver! is now on in the Festival Theatre, take a first look with our brand new production pictures!
  2. Three performers stand next to a long table that is surrounded with red leather chairs. The lady on the left wears a dark blue shirt and thick framed glasses. She leans over the table and smiles off to the side. The man next to her is looking in the same direction, talking, with one hand resting on the back of a chair. He wears a grey t-shirt and dark leather jeans. The woman on the right is leaning forward, passing a piece of paper to someone out of shot. She wears a grey cardigan and has her medium brown hair tied up. She is smiling and looking up. They all look relaxed and happy.
    2 July 2024

    The Promise in rehearsals

  3. Sketch of a pathway through trees t a building with red sign saying 'The Nest'
    10 July 2024

    The Nest, our third performance space, receives planning permission

What's On

  1. An image of a young boy's face painted in brown and black ink and paint, with visible splotches and brush strokes. He is looking straight ahead with an innocent expression, with his hair is swept to the side. In the background is a London skyline including St Paul's Cathedral. Below the image are bold, red capital letters reading 'Oliver!'
    Festival Theatre

    Oliver!

    Mon 8 Jul - Sat 7 Sept
    More info about Oliver! Book now
  2. Two midwives in white smocks, white caps and blue blouses stand against a green and white wall. The midwife on the left holds two newborn babies, they look like twins. The midwife on the right holds one newborn baby with dark hair. They both look down caringly at the babies.
    Minerva Theatre

    The Promise

    Fri 19 Jul - Sat 17 Aug
    More info about The Promise Book now
  3. A black bicycle lies on the ground, half covered in snow. Next to the bike, a patch of snow is stained red with blood. In the foreground, a man is turned away from the camera looking towards the bike, he is wearing a black wide-brimmed hat and a black jacket, which are speckled with snow.
    Minerva Theatre

    The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

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    More info about The Spy Who Came In From The Cold Book now

See more of what's in store...

All sorts of summer events for young people

We’re running workshops exploring everything from improvisation to dance, puppetry to stage combat, set design to musicals. Check out what's on for ages 7-20.

Plus, if you're aged 16-25 there's still time to sign up for our Musical Theatre Summer Intensive!