With only two performance remaining, we still have tickets available for our 5 STAR production of Blackadder the Third. The full review, cast list and production photos are all on line HERE Next, we are also pleased to announce that we only have a few seats left for our production of ‘Beautiful Thing‘ which opens with […]
Read More5 Stars for Blackadder!
A Maximum 5 STAR review! for Blackadder Quote – ‘one of the best comedies the Garrick has ever done, a wall to wall triumph’. See the full review on our website, with full cast list and more production photos – and BUY A TICKET SOON! – don’t miss this one! Support YOUR local Playhouse! – The […]
Read MoreGarrick Audition News
The latest auditions at The Garrick Playhouse have just been announced, THE PRICE BY ARTHUR MILLER Tuesday 3rd November from 7.00pm at the Playhouse ‘The Price’ by Arthur Miller will run from Monday 11th to Saturday 16th January 2016 with Matinee on Saturday 16th. Rehearsals start on Sunday 6th December 2015. If you are interested […]
Read MoreJason Manford TONIGHT!
We are delighted to announce that, at very short notice, JASON MANFORD will be appearing in person TONIGHT at the Altrincham Garrick FOR TICKETS FOR THIS SPECIAL SHOW BOOK ONLINE or phone our BOX OFFICE 0161 928 1677 Before we are SOLD OUT! Doors open at 7pm, for 8pm
Read More5 STAR Movie Magic!
Once again we have a 5 Star Review for another of our Main Stage productions, this time for ‘Sunset Boulevard’ which opened last night. Review by Rick Bowen – Altrincham Messenger – 5 STARS ‘Sunset Boulevard – musical movie magic at Altrincham Garrick’ SUNSET Boulevard takes us back to the golden age of cinema when […]
Read MoreSunset Boulevard Opens
‘Sunset Boulevard’ opens at the Garrick TONIGHT! Don’t miss your chance to see this wonderful production, it’s on ALL week on our Main Stage, and as some performances are already filling up fast!… BOOK SOON! The Full Production cast list is available on our website, together with more production photos. http://garrick.fishnet.co.uk/shows/sunset-boulevard/
Read MoreNew Season Announced
The Altrincham Garrick’s 2015/16 Season has been launched today, revealing a new season packed with productions, both on our main Stage and the Lauriston Studio, together with many varied visiting productions. All these shows, with their full details, can now be found on our website, and their tickets are now available from our Box Office […]
Read MoreBeautiful Thing – New Auditions
New auditions have just been announced on our website for ‘Beautiful Thing’ by Jonathan Harvey. Please see our website for how to apply. http://garrick.fishnet.co.uk/get-involved/audition-news/ Our full season of productions is to be announced on Monday, when tickets for this show and everything else will also go on sale. Thank you.
Read MorePanto Auditions
We are pleased to announce we have posted our latest auditions for this years Traditional Pantomime – ‘SNOW WHITE’, on our website HERE If you are interested, please visit the website, you will be able to register and also download the proposed rehearsal schedule and production dates. Thank you.
Read MoreAudition Update
We are holding further Auditions for ‘Beautiful Thing’ on Wednesday 29th July at 6.15pm at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse. (production dates 30th November to 5th December 2015) Please see our website more details and how to apply if interested http://garrick.fishnet.co.uk/get-involved/audition-news/ thank you.
Read MoreNew Auditions
New auditions have been announced on our website, for next season, in our Lauriston Studio Theatre. ‘Beautiful Thing’ by Jonathan Harvey Auditions on Tuesday 14th July at 6:00 – 7.00pm at the Playhouse Please see our website for more details, how to register and cast details, http://garrick.fishnet.co.uk/get-involved/audition-news/ thank you.
Read MoreJason Manford’s Comedy Club
We are delighted to welcome Jason Manford’s successful Comedy Club to the Garrick. We have three nights available, 24th September Thursday 15th October Thursday 12th November Book Soon – as this is sure to SELL OUT! Message from Jason Manford… “Manford’s Comedy Club know comedy. We do it well. Over the past few years, we’ve entertained tens […]
Read MoreMore Auditions
MORE AUDITION NEWS… Auditions THIS Wednesday (1st July) at the Playhouse This time for ‘ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS’ – please see our website for more the details and cast required. http://garrick.fishnet.co.uk/get-involved/audition-news/ If interested, please register ASAP – by sending your application to: admin@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk (with the title ‘One Man Two Guvnors Auditions‘ in the subject line […]
Read More2015/2016 Auditions announced!
As our 2014/15 season comes to a close we are delighted to announce NEW auditions for NEXT season! If you are interested, please see our website HERE…. http://garrick.fishnet.co.uk/get-involved/audition-news/ …for how to apply! – and GOOD LUCK!
Read More5 STARS for 42nd Street!
Our final production on our main stage has just received 5 STARS in the Messenger!… ‘Sensational 42nd Street at Altrincham Garrick’ ‘Altrincham Garrick’s 42nd Street is an amateur production in name alone, performed by a company that was simply born to sing and dance.’ ‘The best musical I’ve ever seen in Trafford by a street, […]
Read MoreStepping Out at the Garrick!
It’s been a very successful few weeks at the Garrick… Our youth production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera‘ (on our Main Stage) received ‘5 STAR’ reviews from the critics, and for those that managed to get a ticket to see this production, it was a spectacular and memorable show. This has been followed, this […]
Read More5 Stars for The Lieutenant!
I’m delighted to announce the ‘The Lieutenant of Inishmore’ (which opened last night to a FULL HOUSE) has received a 5 STAR review. To read the review on our website, please use the link HERE and scroll down the page. You will also find more rehearsal & production photos there as well. (Please note: The production […]
Read More42nd Street Audition Dates
Auditions have been announced for our last production of the season, ’42nd Street’ There are two audition dates: 1st audition will take place Wednesday 18th March 2015 at 7.30pm 2nd audition will take place on Sunday 22nd March 2015 at 2.00pm Both auditions are for ALL roles (there is no difference between the two auditions). We have decided […]
Read More42nd Street Auditions
We will shortly be announcing the latest auditions for our last production of the season, ’42nd Street’ Audition dates have not been confirmed yet, but if you would like to register your interest please e-mail admin@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk Making sure you put ‘42nd Street Auditions’ in the subject of the e-mail and we will contact you when further news […]
Read MoreThrill of Love – extra date!
We are delighted to announce that an extra date has been added to our already SOLD OUT show ‘The Thrill of Love’ – in our very popular Lauriston Studio This extra performance is on Sunday 8th March at 7:30pm BUT….these tickets will ONLY go on sale to the public from 11am tomorrow (Tuesday 24th Feb) […]
Read MoreStepping Out Auditions
We are pleased to announce that Auditions for ‘Stepping Out’ will take place at 7.30pm on Thursday 19th February at the theatre for the following roles: Mrs Fraser (age 50 – 60+) she has to be a mother figure for Mavis who is in her late 30′s early 40′s (Would be an asset if she could play […]
Read MoreJazz in the Bar
We are trying to start regular Live Jazz in the Garrick Bar on Sunday afternoons – our first will be Sunday 8th Feb – (only £5 on the Door) The Garrick Bar will be open from midday, with the live music from 12:30 to 15:30pm If this goes well we hope to make this a […]
Read MoreTriumphant Oliver!
Last night’s opening performance of OLIVER!, on our main stage, has had a wonderful review online by The Messenger today. To see the ‘Triumphant’ review and more production photos, like these , visit our website HERE – and book your seats before you miss your chance! OLIVER! is on at the Playhouse until 1st Feb, […]
Read MoreNew Year Ticket Sales
After our SOLD OUT panto on our Main Stage, we follow this wonderful success with another family treat… Once again the advice is to book your seats soon, as, like our Panto , tickets could soon be come hard to get! More information about performance dates and times can be found HERE OLIVER! opens on […]
Read MoreFestive News
We are delighted to announce that this year’s festive family Panto – ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ has now reached 99% ticket sales – two days before opening night! With very few seats now remaining, most performances are SOLD OUT – please contact the Box Office directly for any returns or for the few remaining available […]
Read MorePanto Time at the Garrick!
‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ It looks like we are heading for another festive SOLD OUT run – before our tradition family panto even opens!!! So book if you are still planning to come and see the show – before it’s too late – only 18 days until our opening night! Every Christmas and New Year […]
Read MorePM gets 4 STAR Vote!
We’ve had a wonderful 4 STAR review for this week’s production of ‘Yes Prime Minister’ which opened last night. Tickets sales are already high, after last nights almost FULL HOUSE, though we have plenty of seats available for our 2:30pm matinee on Saturday. Please see our website HERE for the full cast list and production photos […]
Read MoreMinister Opens Tonight!
Production photos have just been released on our web site for ‘Yes, Prime Minister’ – please use the link HERE to see the rest. Tonight’s show has almost SOLD OUT, and most of our evening shows are already looking very full already – so, once again, please don’t delay booking your seats! This is one of […]
Read MoreAnother Phantom Audition
We are delighted to announce we are holding a second audition day for ‘THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA’ – (our Youth Production) on Sunday 7th December at the Garrick Playhouse, 11.30am – 4.30pm. For all the information, (and how to register), please see our new website page, specifically dedicated to this special production HERE We have […]
Read MoreOliver Auditions Update
Due to the expected response to these auditions, we have decided to split them on the day, into 2 groups. Because of this the times for the auditions have changed slightly. They will now be held firstly at 12.30pm for the boys and then 1.30pm- 2.30pm for all adults. The adults will have to sing […]
Read MoreNostalgic musical feast
The first review of last night’s opening performance of ‘Oh What A Lovely War’ has just been published from the Messenger. You can read that review, plus all the photos at our website HERE together with any future reviews and comments. For those that were in the audience (an almost FULL HOUSE), it was a memorable […]
Read MoreOh What a Lovely War
The production photos, from this weeks show ‘Oh What a Lovely War’ have just been published on our website. It’s been a very technical production for everyone involved, with a lot of effort and attention to detail, from every department. Please have a look at our website for the rest of the production photos, HERE. […]
Read MoreThe Ghosts of Scrooge
Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, ALL performances of this production have sadly been cancelled until further notice. If you have already purchased your tickets (and have not already been contacted by the Box Office), please contact the Box Office on 0161 928 1677, as soon as possible, for a full refund. Thank you.
Read MoreRehearsals for War…
After last week’s SOLD OUT production of ‘The Accrington Pals’ in our Lauriston Studio, we are now building up to opening night, on Monday 10th November, of ‘Oh What a Lovely War’ on our Main Stage. New rehearsal photos have just been posted on our website for this production. Once again, please book soon, […]
Read More100 years on.
After our own 100th Year Centenary of our Society, a year later the country and the world commemorate the beginning or The First World War – this is obviously a much more moving and poignant Centenary and something the Garrick has chosen to mark with two important productions in our Lauriston Studio and on our […]
Read MorePals SOLD OUT
As you are probably aware, our production of ‘The Accrington Pals‘, in our Lauriston Studio, opened last night (sold out months ago). We are delighted to be able to share some wonderful photos from the production, part of our short season commemorating the 100th anniversary of the start of The First World War. Our other […]
Read MoreRegister for more Auditions!
Latest News of Auditions for the Garrick 2014/15 Season Following the huge success of our recent musical GYPSY, the Garrick Playhouse is shortly holding further auditions for its Christmas Season and early Spring 2015 productions. OLIVER! – this will be our second round of auditions for this production – (audition date to be confirmed) Production Dates: […]
Read MoreScrooge! Auditions
Latest News of Auditions for the Garrick 2014/15 Season The Ghosts of Scrooge Director Carole Carr Auditions have been announced for the musics/play ‘The Ghosts of Scrooge’ , which is playing in the Studio from 9th to 13th December 2014 and also from 6th to 10th January 2015 The auditions will be on Sunday 12th October ’14 […]
Read MoreOliver! & Phantom Auditions
Latest News of Auditions for the Garrick 2014/15 Season As well as our already announced auditions for Yes, Prime Minister (scroll down this email for that information) We are delighted to announce more auditions for our productions of ‘Oliver!’ and our youth production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ OLIVER! We will be holding the auditions for Oliver! over […]
Read MoreAudition News
Latest News of Auditions for the Garrick 2014/15 Season YES, PRIME MINISTER BY ANTHONY JAY AND JONATHAN LYNN based on the TV SERIES (Performance Dates: Mon Nov 24- Sat Nov 29 plus Sat Matinee) We are pleased to announce auditions for Yes, Prime Minister Auditions will take place at the theatre on: Wednesday 24th September […]
Read MoreFirst 5 STARS
After a wonderful FULL HOUSE for our opening night of our 101st Season, this morning ‘The Ladykillers’ has just received a FULL 5 STAR review as well!! You can read that review now at the Messenger If you are still planning to see this show please book soon! – as tickets are starting to sell […]
Read More101st Season Opens Tonight!
Our 101st season opens tonight with our first show on our Main Stage – ‘The Ladykillers’ by Graham Linehan. This is a hilarious dark comedy based on the famous Ealing comedy film of the same title. Posing as amateur musicians, Professor Marcus and his gang rent rooms in the lopsided house of sweet but strict […]
Read MoreLess than 3 Weeks…
It’s now less than 3 weeks until the opening night of our new season – tickets sales for ‘The Ladykillers’ are now starting to pick up speed, so please book soon to avoid being disappointed – and don’t forget we now have a matinee performance as well on Saturday 20th September at 2:30pm http://garrick.fishnet.co.uk/shows/the-ladykillers/
Read MoreAnnual General Meeting
Please could I remind you that the AGM (for Members of the Society) is taking place next Thursday 28th August 2014 starting at 7.30pm. After the AGM there will be a gathering in the bar. This should be around 9pm. This is being held as a “thank you” to all the paid staff, volunteers and […]
Read MorePanto Character List
If anyone is. or still thinking about, applying for auditions for our panto – ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ (next Tuesday 26th August) – we have just updated our website with the character list… Please use this link to see it HERE
Read More‘Panto’ Auditions
Auditions for this year’s traditional family pantomime ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’, have been just been announced – all the details and how to register, if you are interested, are now on our website – HERE Ticket Information Ticket sales for all our productions in our Lauriston Studio very high already, and some nights are selling […]
Read More‘Gypsy’ auditions
Late news from our earlier update on auditions… We are pleased to announce that ‘Gypsy’ has been cast now, thank you for all those that applied, we were all impressed by the standard and are looking forward for the next round of auditions coming soon! If you weren’t successful then please don’t be put off, […]
Read MoreNew Auditions coming soon
We will shortly be announcing NEW auditions for ‘Yes, Prime Minister’, our Panto – ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ and also for Fagin’s boys in ‘Oliver’. No dates have been announced yet, but we will let you know as soon as we have more news and the dates have been published http://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/get-involved/audition-news/
Read MoreOh What a Lovely War – Workshop
We have more Audition News for those that might be interested. There will be a Workshop/Auditions on Tuesday 15th July at 7.30pm at the theatre Please see our website for more information. HERE
Read MoreBrochure now ONLINE
Our NEW Brochure for our 2014/15 Season has just been published. This year, for the first time, you can also view it online – Just click the following links… HERE or HERE If you would like your own copy of the brochure, they are available to collect directly from the Playhouse (at the Box Office […]
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