In his new one-man show, Dik Downey weaves together the crazed delusions of Don Quixote with his own struggle against reality.

A series of family friendly, highly costumed, physical performance vignettes inspired by travels in Europe and elements of autobiography.

Enjoy our short film programmes from the comfort of your own homes, for 48 hours over the final weekend of the festival.

A lonely man finds himself in a strange place where everything is planned in advance for his arrival.

Funny, scary, and thought-provoking, Get Out seamlessly weaves its trenchant social critiques into a brilliantly effective and entertaining horror/comedy thrill ride.

Carlos Acosta’s brand-new production Nutcracker in Havana explodes onto the Festival Theatre stage. A sun-kissed take on a festive classic Set to an exuberant Cuban reimagining of Tchaikovsky ’s magnificent score, this new production features choreography by Carlos Acosta CBE and more than 20 dancers from his acclaimed company, Acosta Danza . Ballet lies at its heart, brought vividly to life with Acosta Danza’s signature style and the rhythms and spirit of Cuban dance woven

Steel yourself for Chloé Zhao’s (Eternals)“shattering” Oscar-tipped drama about the tragedy that drove Shakespeare to write his masterpiece.

We’ve waited nine long years – but now Zootropolis is back and it’s funnier (and furrier) than ever.

“Characters are the heart of any play. They keep us engaged with the play, and create interesting situations and conflict to help us build a story. If you’re unsure of how to start your play, creating characters can be a great way to begin.” Welcome to the Royal Court Young Playwrights Award. In this video, Tife Kusoro will help you to start creating and developing your characters. You’ll create a character profile for your main character, explore monologue writing, and intr

"A play can be inspired by anything – a favourite film, a favourite book, a conversation with friends, a funny memory – essentially, it’s a spark.” WORK AT HOME TASK: Your Play Idea Using a concept and a character from the lesson, write a short summary of a play idea. Then, using your setting, characters and conflict, start writing! Write one scene that excites you the most. Feel free to e-mail us your work to info@mixuptheatre.com Welcome to the Royal Court Young Playwrights

The legend that is David Bowie!

After a hugely successful 2025 Edinburgh Fringe run — with five-star reviews, multiple sell-outs, and a nomination for Best Show of the Fringe — Jamie Leonard returns with his most exciting hour yet: Wonder Boy . This high-energy, laugh-out-loud show combines razor-sharp comedy, jaw-dropping sleight of hand, and moments of pure wonder that leave audiences questioning the impossible. From dazzling crowds at the Fringe to a private performance for the Saudi Royal Family, Jamie

The festive fun is back again with Ipswich's favourite Rock 'n' Roll panto! A mysterious, 1000-year-old door hidden in the heart of Ipswich holds a magical secret – a Beast cursed by the wicked Snarlina! Belle and her feathered friend Pigeon, along with the fabulous dame, Mrs Ringer, the flamboyant Jacques Le Plop and many other hilarious characters must work together to save the Beast from the spell… can Belle see beyond the Beast’s fearsome face? And can Pigeon save the day

Serving up a sweet second helping of holiday cheer that makes the most of its marvelously matched leads.

A brand-new festive show for all ages—join Snowy the pup on a magical adventure to save Christmas. Even the smallest paws can make a big difference This winter, step into a magical snow globe with Snowy the pup. Meet Snowy, a curious little pup with a nose for mischief and a heart full of adventure. When she accidentally throws the city’s festive celebrations into chaos, Snowy must put things right – but can one little dog really save Christmas? Snowy is a brand-new show fill