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Gregg Wallace - Doesn't Get Tougher Than This
The star of BBC's MasterChef, Inside The Factory and Eat Well For Less takes to the stage for this brand new live show.
He mixes hilarious behind the scenes tales with demonstrations and audience fun and games. Join Gregg as he answers the questions you’ve always wanted to ask, shares classic anecdotes and dishes up a sumptuous serving of MasterChef’s juiciest bits.
Complete with a Q&A, this really is a must-see event for any foodie and Gregg fan!
Suitable for ages 14+ years.
Courtyard Theatre
£20
Sunday Stories
Interactive storytelling in the magical story den.
Join in or unwind in the Café Bar with a latte and the Sunday papers, while your little ones get involved in telling stories from all over the world. Age guidance 4 – 7 years.
WHY? A sociable, creative and entirely relaxed way to do Sundays for families with young children
Stories for Sunday 23 September:
Welcome to Alien School by Caryl Hart
Hugless Douglas by David Melling
£3 per person (45 mins)
Festive Floral Roadshow - The Beanstalk Tale
Multi award winning floral designer Mig Kimpton brings a fun fresh approach to festive floral design. He creates a unique fun evening of entertainment with a new live floral show to brighten up this year’s winter evenings.
Watch Mig create amazing festive designs from scratch, using fresh flowers and unusual materials.
WHY? Mig combines his theatrical past with his extensive experience of working with flowers, to provide an evening of flowers, fun and festive excitement!
Courtyard Theatre
£15
Strictly Ann - An Evening with Ann Widdecombe
Sailing dangerously close to National Treasure status, one of the most outspoken politicians of our time embarks on her first ever national tour.
Entertaining, enlightening and as controversial as you would expect, Margaret Thatcher and Craig Revel Horwood collide as Ann lifts the lid on life in Westminster and shares behind-the-scenes gossip from some of the nation’s best-loved programmes, including Strictly Come Dancing, Have I Got News For You and Celebrity Big Brother.
Alan Johnson - In My Life
Alan Johnson is one of the most popular politicians of recent times and now a best-selling author.
His memoirs have sold half a million copies to date. This highly entertaining show is inspired by his latest book In My Life. From growing up as an orphan in a West London slum in the 1950s to becoming a postman before rising through the Labour Party ranks to hold several cabinet posts, including Home Secretary.
WHY? Alan tells his personal story with the help of some of the music that has soundtracked his life
Courtyard Theatre
£18
Gyles Brandreth - Break a Leg!
They say all political careers end in tears.
In Brandreth's case it's tears of laughter as the actor, author, ex-MP, One Show reporter and QI, Have I Got News For You and Countdown star is back on tour with his new show celebrating all things theatrical.
Without hesitation or repetition (and just a touch of deviation), the BBC Radio 4 Just a Minute regular delivers a dazzling hour of wit, wisdom, high drama, low comedy, and hilarious name-dropping.
WHY? ‘A master raconteur’ ★★★★★ The Telegraph
‘Total joy’ ★★★★★ Scotsman
Suitable for ages 12+ years.
Courtyard Theatre
£20