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Thestival

October 2026

Across three unique evenings, Thestival celebrates original storytelling through four one act plays alongside Stage Presence, our showcase of monologues, duologues, scenes, across drama, comedy and music. Each night offers a completely different programme, making every visit a new theatrical experience.

Jedis by Brian Petti
After a bank robbery goes disastrously wrong, a father and son are left to decide what happens next.

 

Happy Birthday Dear Maggie by Rick Butts
While travelling for work on her birthday as her husband undergoes major surgery, Maggie unexpectedly finds herself sharing a hotel room with Aldrin, a clown preparing for a corporate performance. An unlikely encounter unfolds with humour, warmth and heart.

 

Followed by Stage Presence, a showcase of monologues, duologues, group scenes and songs by writers and stories from beyond the UK.

 

Echo Chamber by Becky Cleary Holland
Sarah lives with her partner Daniel, creator of ECHO, an advanced AI home system designed to regulate emotions and maintain stability. But as ECHO becomes increasingly embedded in her everyday life, the line between care and control begins to blur.

 

Followed by Stage Presence, exploring content that delves into unsettling futures, shifting realities and the choices that shape them.

 

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A Strange Case for Living by S R Knowles
A fresh retelling of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, told through a queer lens, exploring identity, repression and transformation.

 

Followed by Stage Presence featuring horror inspired scenes and songs perfect for Halloween, including original work by Nathan Learmonth and Charlie Lloyd.

Last Night I Dreamt

"Thestival is back and what a brilliant showcase it is for new and upcoming writing, theatre and performance."

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