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Best Shows This Autumn

in Aylesbury

An Inspector Calls at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

An Inspector Calls

Often referred to as the definitive staging of JB Priestley's drawing-room drama, this production from London's National Theatre is on tour this year - bringing the masterpiece to you. Debuting in 1992, this iteration has been seen all over the world, scooping awards with each revival. Original director Stephen Daldry (The Hours, Billy Elliot) returns for this jaunt, showcasing his innate understanding of the literary classic.

Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana

The classic tale of the Nutcracker gets a thrilling new take courtesy of Cuban-British ballet superstar Carlos Acosta! Reimagining Tchaikovsky's timeless score into a Cuban style with musician, composer and arranger Pepe Gavilondo, Acosta's Nutcracker is set in the vibrant city of Havana, with breathtaking traditional Cuban choreography at its core as the locals prepare for a Christmas like no other! All enhanced by stunning set design and live visuals by Nina Dunn, costume design by Angelo Alberto and lighting designed by Andrew Exeter, witness the Nutcracker like you've never seen it before.

Awful Auntie at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Awful Auntie

David Walliams' seventh sensational page-turner comes to life on stage in this brand-new production from The Birmingham Stage Company. Following on from the success of their brilliant adaptations of Gangsta Granny, Billionaire Boy and Demon Dentist, Awful Auntie is set to be another rollercoaster romp. Set in 1933, join Stella Saxby, the newly orphaned heir to Saxby Hall, as she pits her wits against her titular Awful Auntie Alberta, who'll stop at nothing to steal Stella's inheritance!

Katherine Ryan at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Katherine Ryan

Since moving to the UK in 2008, Katherine Ryan has risen to become one of the country's most recognisable comedians. Cutting her teeth on all the usual panel shows, including Mock The Week, Taskmaster et al, she has proven her live chops in two hit specials, In Trouble and The Glitter Room, created and starred in her own Netflix show, The Duchess. Now heading out her fourth tour, Battleaxe catch this razor-sharp modern comedy icon when she brings the laughs to you!

Milton Jones at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Milton Jones

Milton Jones is back and bringing his ridiculous comedy stylings to a stage near you on the no singing, no dancing Ha!MILTON tour! A mainstay of comedy shows including Live At The Apollo and Mock The Week, his surrealist style and ever-present loud Hawaiian shirts have made him a bit of a legend. If you're looking for silliness and an escape from the daily news, you can't go far wrong with Milton Jones!

Lord Of The Dance at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Lord Of The Dance

Michael Flately's internationally renowned dance troupe returns in 2024 with yet another breathtaking extravaganza. Fresh costumes, choreography, brand-new technology and more will come together for yet another unforgettable show in this new tour titled A Lifetime of Standing Ovations. So expect a thunderous evening as theatres across the country strengthen their stages for the one and only Lord of the Dance!

Al Murray  at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Al Murray

Oi Oi then - Look who's back and heading out on a brand new tour for 2023 - it's only The Pub Landlord himself! With a barrel of new barroom banter, the iconic Al Murray is trailing the breadth and width of Britain once more on the Guv Island Tour! One of the most recognisable comics in the country, Murray has been honing his hilarious alter-ego since 1994. Don't miss the 'people's man of the people' as he serves up his unique observations on the country and offers a balm in the form of ancient pub wisdom.

Jimmy Carr at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr returns in 2024/25 with a brand new tour! In Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny, the king of the one-liner will once more tickle your funny bones with a 90-minute jokefest, delivered in his inimitable style. From light to very dark, Jimmy's wit is not for the fainthearted, but its always very very funny. Don't miss your chance to see one of the UK's best-selling comedians in his element when he brings the show to you.

A Country Night in Nashville at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

A Country Night in Nashville

Calling all country music fans! If you're do-lally for Dolly or crazy for Cash, this is the night for you. Join a cast of talented musicians as they present the ultimate country concert, featuring all the top country artists, old and new! With the feel of a downtown Nashville Honky Tonk, this is one hip swingin' evening that'll live large in the memories of country fans - young and old!

Elton John By Candlelight at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Elton John By Candlelight

Join a cast of West End singers and a live band for this extra special Elton extravaganza, presenting the legendary singer-songwriter's back catalogue in a wonderful candlelit concert experience. Featuring some of John's best-loved hits including: 'I'm Still Standing', 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road', 'Bennie and the Jets' and of course 'Candle in the Wind'. So don your bejewelled specs and dig out those feather boas - this one's for all the Tiny Dancers out there!

Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn

Join BBC Radio 2's Tony Blackburn for a night of 60s bliss as he hosts this live edition of his sensational show at a venue near you. Featuring a glorious array of the 60s most cherished hits, let Blackburn and the Sounds Of The 60s Live Band and singers transport you back in time to that revolutionary decade, when skirts and cars were mini and radio was king!

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