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From West End wonders and magical musicals, to captivating comedy and dynamic dramas, the Forum Theatre brings you the thrill of live performance in a warm, intimate setting…it’s time to take your seat.

Shows you will not want to miss…

Peter Pan

1 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

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Soar to Neverland in this high-flying, wonderful Pantomime adventure! In a flash and with a sprinkle of fairy dust, The Forum pantomime will take to the skies with Peter Pan and Tinker Bell as Neverland bursts into life again in this spectacular production that’s fun for the whole family.

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Irish Annie’s – Starring Ricky Tomlinson

17 May 2025

Come on down for a session at Irish Annie’s pub, a musical play by Asa Murphy celebrating the best of Irish culture, from the music through to the comedy. Featuring a live 5-piece band Shenanigans.

Starring TV legend Ricky Tomlinson (The Royle Family). Featuring brand new songs and characters, it has also been known for a special guest to walk through the pub doors too.

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The Best Of Queen

8 June 2025

Get ready to Break Free with the UK’s biggest Queen Tribute band – Majesty!

Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing The Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK’s favourite rock band.

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Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story

28 June 2025

Join Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary Roy Orbison and the iconic Traveling Wilburys!!!

Experience captivating performance’s that brings the timeless hits and heartfelt stories to life. Enjoy classic hits like "Oh, Pretty Woman," "Crying," and "Only the Lonely," performed with passion and authenticity and relive the magic of the Travelling Wilburys with favourites such as "Handle with Care" and "End of the Line."

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Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

30th Sep - 4th Oct 2025

This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since.

Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.

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Enjoy some of the biggest names in TV, sport and comedy…

There’s A Monster In Your Show

21 - 22 May 2025

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?' series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show.

A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too! With an invitation to his friends, Dragon, Alien and Unicorn to join him, you can expect comedy and chaos as they help to create a magical show, learning about the joy of books and friendship along the way.

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Pop Princesses - World Tour

1 June 2025

A Magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars. This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. The four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses are back. Come and join them on this epic adventure.

Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Taylor Swift. Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Lizzo, plus a few of the best songs from all your favourite Films and Musicals. Join the fun!

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Milkshake Live On Holiday!

8 June 2025

Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure!

Pack your bags and jump aboard the Milkshake! train as we go on an all singing, all dancing holiday together! It’s a family show not to be missed!

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Daniel Sinclair: Comedy Hypnotist

22 June 2025

Prepare for a night of wonder as one of the UK’s top hypnotists and renowned mind-reader/mentalists brings you two unmissable shows!

With multiple five star reviews, Daniel Sinclair has been described as ‘the next Derren Brown’ (Phoenix Arts Club). ‘Blew me away!’ (Jimmy Carr).

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Horrible Histories

14 - 15 Jul 2025

We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead!

So it’s time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians!

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