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Fifth Step

by David Irelanddirected by Finn den Hertog Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair […]

Unfriend

While on holiday, Peter and Debbie befriend Elsa: a lusty, Trump-loving widow from Denver USA. She’s less than woke but kind of wonderful. They agree to stay in touch – because no one ever really does, do they? When Elsa invites herself to stay a few months later, they decide to look her up online. Too late, they learn […]

New Members Open Evening

EVERYONE WELCOME MONDAY 12 JANUARY 2026 at 7.30pm Fancy getting involved in your local theatre? We are always looking for people to help in all areas of The QMT. From costumes, props, serving ice-creams, welcoming our audiences, social media, marketing, sponsorship, working on the bar…you’d be surprised how much goes on at our little theatre. […]

I Don’t Like Mondays (2025)

School shootings have become an ugly fact of life in modern America. This is a play the follows the lead-in to such an event. One boy is ostracised by his fellow students, and he struggles to find his voice to speak. One day, the boy just acts out instead and all his anger boils over […]

Nativity! The Musical

Christmas chaos? Check. Singing children? Check. A donkey in a tutu? Absolutely! (well, maybe not!) Get ready for glitter, giggles and goodwill in Nativity! The Musical – a festive treat for the whole family! Based on the smash-hit film, it’s the story of a down-on-his-luck teacher, a class full of dreamers, and a Nativity play […]

Junior Summer Showcase

Our wonderful Junior Bancroft Players take to the stage once more for their end of season Summer Showcase. Perfect for the whole family – come and support the next generation of performers and enjoy an evening full of sunshine (a bit of snow!), sparkle and some stage magic!

Side by Side by Sondheim

A dazzling celebration of the genius of Stephen Sondheim, this witty and poignant revue features some of his best-loved songs from legendary musicals including Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, West Side Story and Gypsy. With sharp lyrics, unforgettable melodies, and a healthy dose of showbiz sparkle, Side by Side by Sondheim offers a brilliant […]

Twelfth Night

FINAL PERFORMANCE Discount applied at check-out Shipwrecks, Shenanigans, and Shakespearean Spark! Join The Bancroft Players as part of the Hitchin Festival for Twelfth Night — a delightful comedy of mistaken identities, unrequited love, and unexpected twists. When Viola is shipwrecked and assumes a new identity, she’s swept into a whirlwind of love triangles, mischief, and […]

Trojan Women

The Junior Bancroft Players present an adapted version of Euripides classic tale of the fall of Troy and the fate of the women left behind.See this all female cast bringing the tale to life. Runs for approximately 30 minutes.

Blackbird

TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCE CANCELLED Unfortunately due to illness, we have cancelled tonight’s performance of Blackbird. We are very sorry to have to do this, but we hope you agree that the wellbeing of our cast and crew is the most important thing. If you have tickets for the performance you will receive a full refund back […]