Whats On
HMS FUNDRAISER - BEETLE DRIVE
Organised by Hyde Musical Society to raise funds for Hyde Festival Theatre
7th February 2026
7.30pm (Madge Bayes Hall - Accessible via Stairs)
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART HURTS (PLAY)
Presented by Sparks Dramatic Society
20th - 21st March 2026, 7.30pm both evenings
Not suitable for children.
This will be in the first floor of the theatre and is only accessible by stairs through Door C.
Home Is Where the Heart Hurts is a new moving, honest play that explores love, friendship, loyalty, and the complicated idea of “home.” Through the lives of Ben, Alice, Jay, John and those around them, the story shines a light on the bonds that hold us together — and the wounds that can quietly shape us.
The play thoughtfully explores real-life issues including domestic violence, alcoholism, prescription drug misuse, and emotionally abusive relationships, offering a raw but compassionate look at how these experiences affect individuals and families. It’s deeply human, sometimes uncomfortable, but ultimately rooted in empathy and understanding.
A gentle note for our audience:
Some of the themes and moments may feel close to home. While the story is told with care, honesty, and sensitivity, it may be emotionally challenging for some viewers. Contains strong language and adult themes.
EGGNAPPED (CHILDRENS ADVENTURE)
Presented by Sparks Dramatic Society
3-4th April 2026 (Easter Weekend)
11.30am and 5.30pm Performances, both days
Join Princess Primrose and her friends as they set off on an
egg-cellent adventure to prepare for Easter in Eggtopia. With the evil Fiona the Fox lurking in her den after stealing all the eggs, Primrose and her friends need to head on an adventure of a lifetime to retrieve them and save easter!
It’s a cracking tale full of fun, friendship and a little bit of bunny magic – perfect for young children and their families.
SPAMALOT (MUSICAL)
Presented by Hyde Musical Society
22nd - 25th April 2026
TRIGGER CODE (MURDER MYSTERY)
Presented by ShowStoppers Synergy
14th - 16th May 2026
7.15pm every evening (Advised to arrive 30 minutes prior)
Set in late-1980s Greater Manchester, Trigger Code centres on a murder at a neon-lit nightclub where music, gun crime, and desperation collide. When small-time criminal Kieran Blake is shot dead behind the club, almost everyone connected to Trigger Code has a motive — from abused partners and broken families to those trapped in the cycle of gangs and drugs. As two rookie police officers unravel the case, the investigation exposes a web of violence, moral collapse, and a system that repeatedly fails its victims, leading to a devastating truth about who finally decided enough was enough.
FINDING NEMO JR.
Presented by ShowStoppers Theatre Group
Please Note - This is a YOUTH PRODUCTION
Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
20th June 2026
2pm and 7.15pm
GREASE THE MUSICAL
Presented by ShowStoppers Theatre Group
Please Note - This is a YOUTH PRODUCTION
Set in the 1950s at Rydell High, Grease: School Edition follows the students of Rydell as friendships, romances, and rivalries unfold. When new girl Sandy is reunited with her summer love Danny Zuko, both struggle to balance their feelings with the pressures of fitting in. Packed with iconic songs, energetic dance numbers, and plenty of humour, this fun-filled musical celebrates young love, friendship, and discovering who you really are.
25th - 27th June 2026
7.15pm every evening, additional 2pm Saturday Matinee
INTO THE WOODS JR. (YOUTH MUSICAL)
Presented by Tameside Youth Drama Group (Youth)
9th July - 11th July 2026
7.15pm every evening, additional Saturday Matinee at 2.00pm
featuring all of your favorite characters – Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.
The musical centers on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse and wind up changed forever.