Theatre

BCP are delighted to bring the Queen of Crime to The Mill Arts Centre with their winter production of Agatha Christie’s thriller The Unexpected Guest.  The play is "A theatrical Masterpiece from the first lady of crime", Agatha Christie. When a stranger runs his car into a ditch in dense fog near the Welsh coastline and makes his way to a nearby house for help, what he finds is a woman, with a gun in her hand, standing over the dead body of her husband. She confesses her guilt but is she lying to protect someone else? If so, who and why?

On the eve of her first exhibition, artist Jamuna has a dilemma to face. She has promised an exclusive interview about her life and work which will expose her past as a freedom fighter in Bangaladesh who was imprisoned and abused - something her children have never known about her. Her daughter meanwhile intends to announce her betrothal at the exhibition before her intended leaves to perform a Hajj. Should Jamnua break free from the shackles of her past and face being ostracised from her family and society?

This play explores the effect of war on women, their sexuality and social life.

double bill performed by Pegasus Youth Theatre Companies and designed by Pegasus Youth Theatre Production Company

Mental health is a growing issue for young people – what it means, how it affects us and what we can do about it. These new performances take different approaches to understand this wide subject.

The Listeners, a brand new play written by Mojisola Adebayo in collaboration with The Samaritans and Pegasus Youth Theatre Company, is set in England in 2017. A massive earthquake has caused a nuclear explosion, tsunami and flood.

Fresh from a sell out world tour to America, Canada, New Zealand and Norway, this wonderful comedy theatre show explores the seven stages in life.

Taking true stories from his own (and his audience’s) upbringing, Kepow’s Kevin Tomlinson creates amusing, dramatic, entertaining and touching scenes based on a variety of topics such as: going to school; falling in love; finding a job; having a child and growing old disgracefully! If you’ve ever asked the question ‘Why am I here?’or ‘What’s it all about?’, Kevin just might have an answer – but not necessarily the one you were expecting.

Think you want a career in theatre but not as an actor? Come and find out what directors, designers, producers and production managers do in The Future Theatre Club: the first in a series of workshops designed to shed light on working in the theatre industry.

Age:15 to 19

A session for young writers to gain skills in writing for the stage. Bring along a scene you have already prepared and learn techniques around character, action and dialogue. Enjoy hearing your work performed by members of Oxford Playhouse Young Company 16|22 to finish the day.

Age:11 to 15

Love acting but hate rehearsing the same scenes over and over? Improvisation is a fast and fun performance style that develops your confidence as a performer. Expert improviser Seamus Allen shows you how to make and shape great entertainment from your own original ideas!

Work with a professional theatre designer and learn how to create a stage set. Materials are provided for this engaging practical session

Love acting but hate rehearsing the same scenes over and over? Improvisation is a fast and fun performance style that develops your confidence as a performer. Expert improviser Seamus Allen shows you how to make and shape great entertainment from your own original ideas!

Age:8 to 12 years