A tale of magic and mystic curses
Shakespeare’s Tempestuous bardic verses.
Shipwrecked souls captured by Propsero
On an isle of spirits where the wild winds blow…
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Pirates ahoy, yo, ho, ho!
Treasure Island is where we go.
A map and a plan is what we got,
Calling all pirates to join our plot…
No Wifi. No Xbox. And water from a well?! This definitely isn’t normal.
Bobbie (that’s me), Peter & Phyllis (ow! Stop pinching me) – I mean Phil – have been swept off to the English countryside by our Mom, who is suddenly far too busy to play with us.
Left to explore our new home, (if you can call it that), it’s not long before the railway calls from the bottom of the garden. As we follow the tracks to the local station, we discover a whole new world full of strange characters, romance (stop retching, Peter), peril and questions that definitely need answering!
What to get Mr Perks for his birthday when we can’t even afford sweets? Why is the 08.11 always late? And where has Dad gone anyway?
Come join us as we tell our story, our way.
Fresh from their 2025 tour of The Wind in the Willows (“Fun, funny and utterly charming”) and The Wizard of Oz (“”Utterly entrancing. A great mix of charm and sophisticated wit” ) Paperback Theatre returns to tour the UK with a brand new adaptation of E. Nesbit’s The Railway Children by Charis McRoberts.
“There’s a world outside and I want to see it!”
Mole has been stuck inside for far too long. Finally escaping their underground home they team up with good friends Ratty, Badger and the loveably roguish Toad on an adventure to blow away the winter cobwebs. Mole and the gang must go head-to-head with a motor-car, His Majesty’s Constabulary and a legion of Weasels, Ferrets and Stoats taking up residence in Toad Hall. Can our plucky band of heroes save the day?
Find out in Paperback Theatre’s charming open-air adaptation of The Wind in the Willows.
“fun, funny and utterly charming” – Brum Hour
Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits!
A decade later, the company has expanded from one London residency to being countrywide, running shows and workshops all over the UK from Peebles to Portsmouth, even producing a book on how to write and perform stand-up.
The show is family friendly, but without any patronising idiocy. In fact, it’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of heckles like “why is that your face!?”
Out of the Box is a multi-award-winning family show delighting audiences across the UK; an hour of joyful chaos, jaw-dropping skill, and irresistible fun.
Fresh from five-star success at the Edinburgh Fringe and being named Best Family Show at Brighton Fringe, Darryl J Carrington transforms everyday objects into extraordinary adventures. A toothbrush stars in a balancing act, a string sparks a heist, and a tea party lands on someone’s head!
With over 20 years of circus and clowning experience, Darryl’s silent comedy blends world-class juggling, inventive physical theatre, and heartwarming audience interaction. His humour transcends age and language, captivating children, parents, and grandparents alike. But kindness is what makes this show truly special. No one is the butt of the joke and everyone becomes part of the magic.
Quantum Theatre are back with an enchanting new adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved Tales, The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny.
Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves in all sorts of scrapes, caught In a net, trapped by a snarling cat and face to face with Mr McGregor himself!
How will they ever escape? Can Old Mr Bunny come to the rescue in time? And whatever will Mr McGregor make of all those footprints in the flower beds?
Michael Whitmore’s charming adaptation will have you spellbound so why not grab the kids, a blanket and a picnic and join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures – a magical afternoon of fun for all the family.
Welcome to our interactive science demo – with a twist! We need YOU to take on some big challenges – and help us save the day.
How can we make things more fair? And what could go wrong if we don’t?
Help Daniel Bye change the world, in an unexpectedly ridiculous adventure involving engineering challenges, bad dad jokes, and an extraordinary quantity of molten chocolate.
Featuring engineers from across the UK Zooming in to help you save the day!
Children don’t just watch — they take part. From shouting out ideas to helping solve problems on stage, with support from our team in short bursts
A family feud divides the community!
Violence stalks the streets.
Who can see beyond the hate and dare to follow their heart?
A pair of star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet!
Oddsocks return with their new take on this well-loved classic, finding laughs and pathos in the most dramatic of tragedies.
Will Romeo pull himself together to escape with Juliet?
Will the Nurse think of a better plan than the Friar?
Will the audience help the lovers elope?
All will be revealed as Oddsocks create uplifting comedy from the depths of despair in a show that’s the perfect antidote to prejudice.
Read the first night review here
A Pantomime Full Of Fe, Fi, Fo & Fun!
Starring Telford favourites Ian Smith as Dame Trott and Carl Dutfield as Carl The Cow. Joining them will be Coronation Street’s Scott Wright as Fleshcreep, local favourite Sally Cove as Princess Jill, Ryan Rooth as Jack and Georgina Newton as The Fairy.
Join our hero Jack and his mother Dame Trott as they try to defeat the evil Fleshcreep and his master the Giant who lives in the great castle in the sky. Jack dreams of marrying Princess Jill; he hopes that if he saves the village his dreams may just come true. With help from The Fairy and some magic beans anything is possible…
Don’t miss this year’s spectacular pantomime featuring a superb cast, beautiful scenery, colourful costumes, amazing 3D effects and lots and lots of laughs!
*Suitable for all ages
* The appearance of any member of cast is subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producer’s control
Off Peak performance dates
10am & 1.30pm on 15 Dec, 10am & 1.30pm on 16 Dec, 10am & 1.30pm on 17 Dec, 11am on Sat 19 Dec, 6.30pm on Mon 28 Dec, 6.30pm on Tue 29 Dec, 6.30pm on Wed 30 Dec, 4.30pm on on Thur 31 Dec, 11am & 2.30pm on Sat 2 Jan
BSL Signed Performance – 6.30pm on Sunday 20 December
Information about Telford International Centre can be found here.