Aylesbury Waterside Theatre has announced a diverse new season packed with must-see musicals, gripping drama, family favourites, live music, comedy, and unmissable one-night events. With something for every taste, audiences can look forward to a programme of unforgettable live entertainment in both the Main Auditorium and Norman Bragg Studio.
Showstopping musicals and feel-good favourites burst onto the stage led by high-energy Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Mon 4 – Sat 9 May), a glittering celebration of friendship, identity and iconic disco hits. Later in the month, audiences can let loose with the cult classic The Rocky Horror Show (Tue 26 – Sat 30 May), and feel-good musicals continue in the autumn with The Choir of Man (Tue 1 – Sat 5 Sep), a heartwarming pub-set production blending live music, dance and storytelling and Legally Blonde (Tue 6 – Sat 10 Oct), starring Amber Davies.
For those seeking suspense, 2:22 A Ghost Story (Mon 8 – Sat 13 Jun) delivers edge-of-your-seat tension in a supernatural thriller that will keep audiences guessing until the very end. Dance fans can experience the global phenomenon Lord of the Dance (Mon 14 – Sun 20 Sep), a visually stunning showcase of Irish dance and storytelling, and for the whodunnit enthusiasts, the world’s longest-running play, The Mousetrap (Mon 9 – Sat 14 Nov), arrives with its classic mystery, inviting audiences to uncover the secrets behind its legendary twist.
Families are in for a treat with a host of much-loved productions. Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile (Fri 1 – Sun 3 May) brings mischievous fun for younger audiences, while Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians and Terrible Tudors (Thu 14 – Sat 16 May) delivers history with a hilarious spin.
The globally adored Bluey’s Big Play (Thu 16 – Sun 19 Jul) makes its joyful stage debut, perfect for young fans and their families, and rounding off the year, the theatre’s much-loved annual pantomime returns with Sleeping Beauty, following last year’s production being nominated for Best Panto at the 2026 Pantomime Awards.
Music lovers are spoilt for choice with an incredible line-up of concerts and tributes. Highlights include Suzanne Vega (Fri 31 Jul), UK Pink Floyd (Wed 1 Apr), Seven Drunken Nights (Fri 3 Apr), and the Whitney Houston celebration, Queen of the Night (Sat 25 Apr). Variety show favourite That’ll Be The Day (Tue 19 May), the folk sounds of Kate Rusby (Thu 21 May), and the atmospheric Queen by Candlelight (Sat 6 Jun) are all on the horizon alongside It’s A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Tribute Spectacular.
International flair arrives with K-Pop All Stars (Thu 23 Apr), while Jukebox Idols brings together Strictly’s Nadiya Bychkova, Olympian Louis Smith and vocal harmony group The Overtones for a high-energy evening of music and dance.
The season also features an array of special appearances and spoken word events, including Ruby Wax (Thu 2 Apr), world-renowned violinist Nigel Kennedy (Sun 26 Apr), and wildlife presenter Hamza Yassin (Mon 25 May).
The Norman Bragg Studio continues to offer an eclectic mix of intimate performances and unique experiences. Highlights include the dazzling burlesque of Hundred Watt Club (Sat 18 Apr), 80s Night with Sledgehammer (Sat 25 Apr), and Rust For Glory – Neil Young Tribute (Sun 10 May). Rock fans can enjoy ZZ TOPPD (Fri 22 May) oh-aces: A Supersonic Tribute to Oasis (Sat 13 Jun), and the electrifying Voodoo Room – A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream, while stargazing enthusiasts can explore Wonders of Our Universe (Sat 18 Jul). Lovers of laughs are well catered for with Comedy Club nights (Fri 3 Apr, Fri 3 May & Fri 26 Jun).