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Don't Rock the Boat, 10th July to 6th September
In a wild ride down the Thames, the tranquil river waters turn into a storm in a teapot as Robin Hawdon's brilliant comedy unfolds!
Picture this. Brash, self-made property tycoon Arthur Bullhead is on a mission to seal the deal of his dreams. But instead of a boardroom, he chooses the quirky setting of his converted riverside barge, the Bunty, for a weekend getaway with the local planning committee chairman and his unsuspecting family.
Little do they know, Bullhead's idea of a relaxing weekend involves more chaos than calm. With personalities clashing like bumper cars at a fairground, the stage is set for a comedy of errors. Bullhead's shady business tactics clash with the straight-laced Coombes family's morals faster than you can say
"high tide".
As the weekend unfolds, Bullhead's antics leave the Coombes in knots, with his offer dangling like a carrot on a fishing line. But will they take the bait, or will they stage a mutiny on the Bunty?! With Bullhead's skittish wife Mary and rebellious daughter Shirley adding fuel to the fire, it's a recipe for hilarity that'll leave you in stitches!
Reviews of Don't Rock theBoat
10th July to 6th September 2025
There are reviews from All That Dazzles ("a stunning set design... some brilliant performances from its talented cast" - ★★★), West End Best Friend ("some lovely moments... unfortunately the dated script and instances that verge on melodrama mean that Don’t Rock the Boat feels a little out of touch with modern audiences" - ★★), LondonTheatre1 ("a hardworking cast does their best with what they are given" - ★★★), Broadway World ("set design is beautifully realised... the cast make a valiant effort with the material" - ★★), The Reviews Hub ("while this comedy is dated stylistically, it is not an unpleasant watch" - ★★★½), Fairy Powered Productions ("well-cast and offers an engaging piece of theatre... another great evening" - ★★★★).
Reviews of White Christmas
27th November 2024 to 25th January 2025
There are reviews from Theatre Weekly ("every performer brings energy and charisma to the stage... this production delivers the perfect dose of festive magic" - ★★★★), The Reviews Hub ("an energetic production full of impressive tap dancing" - ★★★★), West End Best Friend ("an exceptionally strong cast... it brings warmth, joy and familiarity with no surprises" - ★★★★), LondonTheatre1 ("this is a show with plenty of heart" - ★★★★), Wokingham Today ("perfectly cast – actors who excel at acting, singing, and dancing").