Second Sunday of Each Month | Doors 6pm, Performances from 6.30pm

Free entry, donations welcome to support the event

Join us for the new-look Queens Park Acoustic Mic Night!

These monthly sessions will take place in the QPAC Bar - an intimate setting for a night celebrating local talent, whether it's music, comedy, magic or more!

Entry is free, however donations are welcomed in order to help keep the event running for our talented local community.

Please note - the Open Mic Night will be acoustic only.

Friday 17 July - 7.30pm

Written by William Shakespeare

Additional Material by Gareth Johnson & Dario Knight

A very special pub-themed Shakespeare revue, performed in our Limelight Bar as part of the 2026 Buckinghamshire Shakespeare Festival.

Join us for a whole host of speeches, scenes, sonnets, songs, and original comedy sketches in celebration of Shakespeare's unique take on pubs, alehouses, and drinking in general!

From the antics of Falstaff in the Boar's Head Tavern to Sir Toby's drunken revels in Illyria, this raucous and lively show is a testament to how the Bard of Avon belongs to everyone (especially those who like a tipple).

This light-hearted celebratory show is produced by Buckinghamshire's award-winning in-house storytelling company, Unbound.

Saturday 18 July | 7pm

New date added! Saturday 5 December | 7pm

Tickets £20, including food

Tuck into tasty fish and chips and then test the little grey cells! Hosts Grace & Faye will be setting the questions at this special event raising funds for QPAC. It's always a popular evening (and spaces are limited), so get booked in early!

Teams of 6 people max. Ticket holders will be contacted to confirm their food order - vegetarian and gluten free options are available.

Food served at 7pm. Quiz starts at 8pm. Please note - attendees are not permitted to bring their own food or drink to the event. We do have a bar onsite so you can get refreshments from there!

24-25 July | 7.30pm

Written by William Shakespeare

Directed by Andrew Faber

Shakespeare's iconic comedy as you've never seen it before, in a brand-new adaptation as part of the 2026 Buckinghamshire Shakespeare Festival.

Good News - after almost performing the wrong play at last year's festival, our troupe have knuckled down, gotten their act together and promised that this year's show will be flawless.

Bad News - well... you'll find out soon. Still, we're certain that their take on Shakespeare's tale of dual identities, pranks on puritans and tangled love will pass without a hitch...

Brace yourselves.

This new take on Shakespeare's classic play is produced by QPAC's award-winning in-house storytelling company, Unbound.

The production will also be touring to other venues around Buckinghamshire as part of this year's Shakespeare Festival. For more information, visit www.unboundtheatre.co.uk

6-8 August | 7.30pm

8 August | 2.30pm

Written by William Shakespeare

Directed by Dario Knight

One of Shakespeare's best loved plays brings love, laughter and magic to the Limelight Theatre in a brand-new adaptation as part of the 2026 Buckinghamshire Shakespeare Festival.

Lysander and Hermia are on the run. Having fled the fury of a father and a tyrant who forbid their love, the couple find themselves lost in the woods, their friends Demetrius (Hermia's state-sanctioned suitor) and Helena (Demetrius' spurned admirer) close behind.

They're not the only strangers in the forest, however. A troupe of local actors are preparing for a Royal Command performance and they - like the lost lovers - are about to fall under the spell influence of the true rulers of the ancient woodland...

This breathtaking new adaptation of Shakespeare's iconic play is produced by QPAC's award-winning in-house storytelling company, Unbound.

Sunday 6 September | 8pm

Tickets £25.50 std | £20.50 concession

John Young is the front man for Lifesigns, a band fast establishing itself as one of the current leaders in new progressive rock, pop and jazz fusion.
John’s solo show is a mixture of music and stories through the years from when he first started touring the world with Uli Jon Roth’s Electric Sun back in 1985 through to 2023 with Lifesigns.
Over the years he has worked with: Asia, John Wetton, The Scorpions, Bonnie Tyler, Paul Rodgers and the Law, Roy Wood, Fish, Electric Sun, Mammoth, The Strawbs, Greenslade and Lucio Battisti to name but a few, as well as guesting with Ringo & George, Robert Plant & Jimmy Page and many more.
John has won both the PROG Magazine Keyboard player of the year for 2021 and the last Classic Rock Society keyboard player of the year award in 2017.
Lifesigns also featured heavily in critics' top 10s for their recent album Altitude and were voted by many as the best band on Cruise to the Edge in 2022. When you think that other acts included Marillion, the Alan Parsons Project, Simon Phillips, Transatlantic and the Frank Zappa Band… that’s quite an honour.
Music will range from John’s solo career through to the music of Lifesigns.

Website: https://lifesignsmusic.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Signslife/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesignsuk/
https://www.youtube.com/@LifesignsmusicLtd

Second Saturday Each Month | 7.30PM

A music showcase for talented artists local to Aylesbury! Whether it's their first show for a live audience or an album debut, we are a safe space to come and enjoy all genres of music.

3 acts per show with 45 minute sets each and a short turn around between.

Upcoming Dates:

Saturday 13 June
Skarlet Envy, Final Clearance, Heidi Browne

Saturday 11 July
The Atomic Prune, Into The South, Tooth Marks

Saturday 12 September
Jordan Richardson-Hill, Molly Eris, BolloBollo

Saturday 10 Oct
Blue Jam Acoustic, Ember, Rapscallion

Saturday 14 November
Indigo Seal, Second and third acts to be confirmed

Follow @off.the.record.productions on Insta or @offtherecordproductions on Facebook for more information!

Friday 18 Sep | 8pm

Tickets £15.50

Although he left us over ten years ago, Gary Moore is still very much with us… he was an unstoppable, irrepressible force of nature. The Gary Moore Blues Experience is dedicated to ensuring that the spirit and passion with which he imbued his music lives on.

He wrote and produced a wide range of music in his lifetime, including jazz fusion, Celtic rock, traditional style and modern blues, hard rock, an excursion into disco beat, and ballads and songs consisting of pure melody.

The band reproduces the authentic essence of the blues and the power of the blues rock. Also included and accurately rendered are the many famous and unparalleled ballads including Empty Rooms, Midnight Blues, Parisienne Walkways, Still Got the Blues for You, Story of the Blues, Still in Love with You.

Featuring tasteful phrasing as well as incendiary guitar fretwork in tribute to Gary’s inimitable style and technical range, for which he was rightly celebrated, with the tight grooves of the bass and drums that made his bands a standout.

There was and is no one quite like him!

Saturday 19 Sep | 7.30pm

Tickets £15.50

A night of fantastic live music featuring performers from the QPAC Jazz Workshop Band, and Big Band Swing.

The Queens Park Jazz Workshop meets every Wednesday afternoon and is led by Rick Atkins. The group are a popular fixture at live events including the centre’s annual Open Day.

Now in their thirtieth year, Big Band Swing proudly boast a history laced with notable highlights, from playing movies from the Bond catalogue on the national opening night of Spectre in 2015 and No Time To Die in 2021, to being the main support act performing to approximately 11,000 people at Live in The Park, Aylesbury.

Friday 25 September | 7.30pm

Tickets £20

Join the Prestwood Players for this special interactive murder mystery evening, complete with fish & chips!

Ticket price includes fish & chips. Ticket holders will be contacted to confirm food orders - vegetarian option available.

Saturday 26 September | 8pm

Tickets £23

Since exploding onto the scene in 2016, Blackmore’s Blood has become the go-to tribute for fans of Ritchie Blackmore’s legendary rock years with Deep Purple and Rainbow. With a sound that’s truly authentic and a stage presence bursting with flamboyance, this band doesn’t just play the hits - they deliver the full spectacle, earning rave reviews and packing out venues nationwide.

Every performance is a time machine, transporting audiences back to the glory days of hard rock with electrifying riffs, soaring melodies, and that unmistakable Blackmore swagger. Blackmore’s Blood doesn’t settle for good - they aim for greatness, recreating the music with pinpoint accuracy, thrilling theatrics, and a passion that makes you feel like you’re witnessing the legend himself.

With growing critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase calling for more, Blackmore’s Blood is more than a tribute - it’s a celebration of rock history, honouring the genius of one of music’s most iconic figures. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just ready to rock, this is the show that will have you on your feet, fists in the air, and shouting for an encore.

Don’t miss it!

Friday 2 October | 7.30pm

Saturday 3 October | 7.30pm

Tickets £10 std | £8 conc

A double-bill of brand-new comedy, reimagining classic myths and legends.

The Odyssey: Retold
Written by Brian Murray
Directed by Andrew Faber

You’ve seen Christopher Nolan’s version, now it’s our turn! A comic take reimagining a classical tale for a contemporary audience.

Show 2 - TBC

This hilarious double-bill is produced by QPAC’s award-winning in-house storytelling company Unbound.

Friday 9 Oct | 8pm

Tickets £12.50

Join us for a special night of music and dance, as our Limelight Theatre hosts a fundraising ceilidh in support of QPAC's continued operations.

The evening will be led by the Queens Park Pickers - a talented band of musicians who meet once a month in our coffee bar to socialise and play American Old-Time music. They'll be on stage providing a perfect mix of dance music, with Tim Rooke calling the dances.

Don't worry if you've never been to a ceilidh before, the band will be there to guide you through the different dances and make sure everyone has a good night!

Friday 16 October | 7.30pm

Saturday 17 October | 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Tickets £15

Written by Ross Willis
Presented by Running Joke Theatre Company

A critically acclaimed, award-winning UK stage play about a 12-year-old boy named Sonny who struggles with a debilitating stammer and is trapped in a failing education system.

To cope, Sonny invents an imaginary superhero alter-ego named Captain Chatter. When the headteacher casts Sonny in the school's production of Hamlet, he embarks on a journey of acceptance, discovering that language is power and that he can find his own voice.

Friday 23 Oct | 8pm

Tickets £15

Burning Rope were named in the top five in the UK Blues Awards 2026 in the Emerging Artist category, and their debut album was top 20.

The band were born from the ashes of multi award winning blues rock band Catfish who lost their frontman to cancer in October 2024. The rest of the band decided they would like to continue to play, write and record together so formed Burning Rope. Their second album 'Dissolution' will be released in May 2026 and consolidates their unique combination of blues, rock and prog.

Find out more at www.burningrope.co.uk

The Wagon Shed Tour rolls into the Limelight Theatre in Aylesbury for a Nashville-style Writer’s Round of original country music. Guy Surtees, Sammie Soravia, Rebecca Richards, and Mr Paul Adams take the stage, each with their own songs and stories. Join us for a night where the music speaks for itself.

Friday 6 November | 7.30pm

Saturday 7 November | 7.30pm

Tickets £10 std | £8 conc

Written by Dario Knight
Directed by Lilly Connors

In 1945, Olive Kemp became WPC1 – the first woman police constable in Buckinghamshire. She quickly made the news thanks to her accomplishments and commendations… but the story the press told of her career isn’t quite the truth.

Now living in retirement, Olive finds herself looking back at the landmarks in her career, and the legacy of what it meant to be WPC1.

Based on true local history, this new one-act play is produced by QPAC’s award-winning in-house storytelling company Unbound.

'WPC1' is performed as part of this year's Buckinghamshire History Festival - a month-long celebration of our county's fantastic heritage. Click here for more information.

Saturday 21 November | 7pm

24 hour run-time!

Tickets £10 std | £8 conc

To celebrate 10 years of our in-house comedy troupe the Unbound Sketchbook, we present a truly epic live event!

Over the course of 24 hours, the Sketchbook team will be presenting a non-stop marathon of comedy sketches, mixing staged shows and rehearsed readings, including:

- All nine original Unbound Sketchbook shows, previously performed at QPAC since 2016.

- Lesser-known material from the Sketchbook archive, including sketches from the team’s audio series.

- ‘An Unbound History of England’ – bringing together ten shows previously performed at live events in Bucks an beyond between 2019-2025, which between them chronicle thousands of years of history.

Entry to the event costs £10 standard / £8 concessions. Stay for as long as you please! You can also watch the show via a live stream, broadcasting for all 24 hours online.

Produced by QPAC’s award-winning in-house storytelling company Unbound.

Saturday 28 Nov | 8pm

Tickets £20

From the age of 9, John Otway knew he wanted to be a pop star. But even at that young age, having listened to his sister's Beatles and Stones records, he knew he would never be able to do what they do. However, when his sister got the latest Bob Dylan album, he knew there was a place for him and he set about learning how to play guitar.

Otway had to wait until 1977 and the rise of punk before his dream of fame and fortune would finally become a reality. Having caught the eye of the producers of the BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test, Otway's performance on that show would grab the attention of the watching audience. Otway, ever the showman, decided to jump on to the amplifier of his colleague during a performance of Bob Lind's Cheryl's Going Home. (Un)fortunately for Otway, he misjudged his leap and sent Wild Willy Barrett’s amplifier tumbling as he crashed down straddling the box under the amp.

The full force of the impact was absorbed by the most tender part of his body, but in doing this one simple act of recklessness and his wanton disregard for his own safety, Otway was the talk of everyone who watched that evening's programme.

Not only did he see a surge in his audiences, sales of Otway's sixth single, the halfspoken love song Really Free increased dramatically and reached number 27 in the UK Singles Chart. An appearance on the BBC's flagship music programme Top of the Pops, where Otway & Barrett were introduced by Elton John later, Otway was finally a star. It would however, be his greatest success for some time.

Despite numerous attempts to get back into the charts, Otway would have to wait 25 years for his next taste of chart success. In the intervening years, Otway would become an actor; write an autobiography (Cor Baby That’s Really Me: Rock and Roll’s Greatest Failure); perform sold out shows at London’s Astoria and Royal Albert Hall; make regular appearances at both Glastonbury and Edinburgh Festivals; and write the nation’s seventh favourite lyric of all-time (beating Bob Dylan and Paul Simon in the process).

In 2002, Otway achieved what he desired the most – a second hit. A concerted publicity campaign saw Otway reach number 9 with the disco pastiche Bunsen Burner and a second appearance on Top of the Pops. Despite this success, a planned world tour collapsed, but Otway continued to gig extensively around the UK either with his band, as a duo with Wild Willy Barrett or solo. A follow-up autobiography was penned in 2010 and titled: I Did It Otway: Regrets I’ve Had a Few.

To celebrate his 60th birthday in 2012, Otway produced his debut movie titled Otway the Movie: The Story of Rock n Roll’s Greatest Failure. A screening for producers was held at London’s Leicester Square with the final scenes from the movie filmed on the red carpet and edited into the film as the audience were watching. The film was then taken to Cannes Film Festival and a 50-date tour of cinemas in both the UK and North America. It was subsequently voted the 2nd best film of the year in a poll of its readers conducted by The Guardian newspaper.

Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, Otway took his band to the Caribbean island of Montserrat to record a new album. The album would be the first to be recorded on the island by an international artist since The Rolling Stones recorded Steel Wheels in 1989. Produced by Grammy-award winner Chris Birkett and recorded at Olveston House – the former home of Sir George Martin, it was released to critical acclaim in May 2017.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

It's time to take a trip down the rabbit hole and enjoy a panto that's chock full of Wonder(land)!

Written by Dario Knight
Directed by Andrew Faber
Original Music by Stephen J Davies

Produced by Unbound in association with SDSD

Dates
Saturday 12 Dec | 1pm & 5.30pm
Sunday 13 Dec | 1pm & 5.30pm
Saturday 19 Dec | 1pm & 5.30pm

Signed Performances
Sunday 12 Dec | 5.30pm
Saturday 19 Dec | 1pm
with Marie Biswell from Hand Talking

Tickets
The Early Bird catches the bargain this year! Book early to take advantage of our fantastic discounts:
Book before 31 Aug: All tickets £10
Book before 31 Oct: All tickets £11
Book after 1 Nov: All tickets £12

The Show
After a bizarre encounter with a talking bunny, Alice finds herself lost in the weird and whimsical world of Wonderland, where the Queen of Hearts has her eyes on the throne, and a mysterious figure has brought time itself to a standstill.

It’s up to Alice to put a stop to the evil monarch’s machinations and put time on the right track. But – when mingling with mad people – who can she really trust?

Presented in our magical Unbound Library – where stories really do come to life – this colourful and comedically chaotic family show has everything you want from a panto: colourful characters, silly slapstick, sing-a-long songs, and delightful dances. Created by our award-winning theatre company Unbound, alongside the talented dancers from SDSD.
The performance runs approx. 2hrs, inclusive of a 20min interval.

Age Range & Access
We endeavour to welcome all ages to our pantomimes, however we appreciate that the flurry of colours, lights, and sounds may be a bit much for very young visitors. Our Coffee Bar is available as a quiet space during the performance for patrons struggling to settle.

If you have any access requirements regarding seat reservations, please make sure you let us know either by adding a note to your online booking, or giving us a call on 01296 424332. We can cope with just about anything, so long as we know in advance!

Latecomers
The venue is open one hour before the stated show start time. Access to the auditorium is usually 10-15mins before curtain-up. As seating is unallocated, please ensure that you arrive ahead of time, as we will not be able to admit latecomers once the show has started.

TREASURE ISLAND

Hoist the sails and head for the horizon - we're heading on a hunt for panto treasure!

Written by Dario Knight
Directed by Erika Sanderson
Original Music by Stephen J Davies

Produced by Unbound in association with SDSD

Dates
Sunday 20 Dec | 1pm & 5.30pm
Saturday 26 Dec | 1pmSunday 27 Dec | 1pm & 5.30pm
Monday 28 Dec | 1pm

Signed Performances
Sunday 20 Dec | 5.30pm
Monday 28 Dec | 1pm
with Marie Biswell from Hand Talking

Tickets
The Early Bird catches the bargain this year! Book early to take advantage of our fantastic discounts:

Book before 31 Aug: All tickets £10
Book before 31 Oct: All tickets £11
Book after 1 Nov: All tickets £12

The Show
When a salty old sailor arrives at the Admiral Benbow Inn, young Jim Hawkins and his mother soon find themselves swept up in a nautical adventure. Discovering a mysterious map that leads the way to buried treasure, they set sail upon the high seas.

However, not everyone aboard their ship is who they first appear. Before Jim can locate the lost gold, he must face the fearsome pirate known as Long John Silver…

Presented in our magical Unbound Library – where stories really do come to life – this swashbuckling and side-splitting adventure has everything you want from a family panto: colourful characters, silly slapstick, sing-a-long songs and delightful dances. Created by our award-winning theatre company Unbound, alongside the talented dancers from SDSD.
The performance runs approx. 2hrs, inclusive of a 20min interval.

Age Range & Access
We endeavour to welcome all ages to our pantomimes, however we appreciate that the flurry of colours, lights, and sounds may be a bit much for very young visitors. Our Coffee Bar is available as a quiet space during the performance for patrons struggling to settle.

If you have any access requirements regarding seat reservations, please make sure you let us know either by adding a note to your online booking, or giving us a call on 01296 424332. We can cope with just about anything, so long as we know in advance!

Latecomers
The venue is open one hour before the stated show start time. Access to the auditorium is usually 10-15mins before curtain-up. As seating is unallocated, please ensure that you arrive ahead of time, as we will not be able to admit latecomers once the show has started.

Monday 21 - Wednesday 23 December | 7.30pm

Thursday 24 December | 2pm

Written by Charles Dickens
Adapted & Directed by Dario Knight
Produced by Unbound

In the final few days before Christmas, come and share this brand-new adaptation of Dickens' classic yuletide tale.

Ebeneezer Scrooge turned his back on Christmas long ago. It means nothing to him in the here-and-now and he swears it never will.

However, the realms of 'long ago', 'here-and-now' and 'never-will' are stirring. Each era of his life sends forth a spirit to visit the miserly old moneylender to force him to face himself.

If they succeed, then - as Scrooge is about to discover - more than one lost soul might be saved in time for Christmas Day...

Suitable for ages 8+

(Contains some scenes that younger audience members may find frightening)

This production is presented by QPAC's award-winning in-house storytelling company, Unbound.

Saturday 23 January 2027 | 8pm

OASIZ are one of the UK's most authentic tribute bands, a point proven in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve performing as Liam went viral on social media with over half a million views. Many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the national press as well as a high profile TV appearacnce later that year.

OASIZ are embarking on a 2027 UK tour and this is your chance to see them in top form. The setlist will include all the big hitting career spanning anthems that you would associate with a greatest hits tour.

One not to miss!

Watch Their Promo Clip Here

Get your tickets before its too late!

Friday 29 January 2027 | 8pm

Tickets £12

Hillier Prendergast acoustic duo with Mike Ashton on percussion

Steve Hillier and Danny Prendergast play their own arrangements for two acoustic guitars and two voices, covering songs from Bacharach to Beatles to Bowie and many, many more. From easy-listening golden greats to jazz standards to rock and pop classics, the sheer breadth of styles will keep the entertainment coming, each song rendered with a musical purity that the acoustic format allows.

Joining Steve and Danny on their guitars is percussionist Mike Ashton, playing a variety of instruments from washboard to bongos to tambourines and more!

(Incidentally, all three also play in well-known rock band The Dung Beatles!)

Get your tickets now to enjoy this special event at the atmospheric Limelight Theatre

13 Feb | 7.30pm

Tickets £15

Join us for a very special fundraising concert, featuring the talents of Unbound Theatre, the Performers Hub, and SDSD.

A night of musical theatre songs spanning all manner of eras and forms; from the early days of Victorian Music Hall and comical opera, through the golden age of stage musicals, and into the realm of the most modern classics.

Along the way there’ll be gems from the worlds of cabaret and revue, with songs full of joy, heartbreak, and humour.

This performance will be raising funds for Queens Park Arts Centre’s ongoing ‘Futures Fund’ campaign, to help ensure our Limelight Theatre is ready for future generations.

Friday 19 February | 7.30pm

Saturday 20 February | 7.30pm

Tickets £10 std | £8 conc

Written by Dario Knight
Directed by Andrew Faber

Acclaimed stage actor Martin Gregson is in trouble. A viral voice note has lost him his job, and now many online are calling for him to never work again.

Then he’s thrown a lifeline. Journalist Rebecca Lownes wants to interview him live online and give him a chance to share his side of the story.

But why even ask, when the world’s already made up its mind? Martin is about to find out…

This new one-act play produced by QPAC’s award-winning in-house storytelling company Unbound.

Friday 26 February | 7.30pm

Saturday 27 February | 2pm & 7.30pm

Friday 5 March | 7.30pm

Saturday 6 March | 2pm & 7.30pm

Tickets £13 single | £72 table of 6 | £85 table of 8

The latest murder mystery event, by Karen Banfield.

It’s 1948 and the NHS has just begun. Doctor Down is overwhelmed by so many of the locals wanting to see him, all loving the free service. But what’s going on that leads to someone being murdered?

At the end of act one, guests will be able to work as teams at their table to make their first guess as to who the murderer is. At the end of act two, there’s a final chance to guess ‘whodunnit’ and why. The format of the evening is to sit back and enjoy a full-length play, without mixing with the cast or asking any questions. The team with the most points wins a prize.

Discounts: Make a saving by booking a table of 6 or 8 people!

The cast and crew are kindly donating proceeds from the show to Queens Park Arts Centre’s ongoing fundraising appeal.