THE SLATE
Coming soon to a performance space near you....
Act II are well-known for their high quality theatre of varying styles, genres and themes. Below is a list of the shows currently in production. Keep an eye on this page for updates!
September 2024
13 (Drama)
By Mike Bartlett
An identical, terrifying dream haunts Londoners in the midst of economic gloom and ineffective protest. Whilst the prime minister considers a preventative war, a young man returns home with a vision for the future.
Saturday 28th September 2024
2:30pm and 7:30pm
Polka Dot Studios
An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books Ltd.
An identical, terrifying dream haunts Londoners in the midst of economic gloom and ineffective protest. Whilst the prime minister considers a preventative war, a young man returns home with a vision for the future.
Saturday 28th September 2024
2:30pm and 7:30pm
Polka Dot Studios
An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books Ltd.
October 2024
Roald Dahl's Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (Music Theatre Jr./Sr.)
Book by DAVID GREIG
Music by MARC SHAIMAN
Lyrics by SCOTT WITTMAN and MARC SHAIMAN
Based on the novel by ROALD DAHL
Songs from the Motion Picture by LESLIE BRICUSSE and ANTHONY NEWLEY
The hit West End and Broadway show comes to Spalding for the very first time! Roald Dahl's scrumdiddlyuptous tale of Charlie Bucket's encounter with the mysterious and charming Willy Wonka is a classic tale for all ages.
16th-19th October 2024
(Junior cast; 16th and 18th. Senior cast: 17th and 19th)
7:30pm (plus relaxed performance on 19th at 2:30pm)
South Holland Centre
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International
All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI
www.mtishows.co.uk
Music by MARC SHAIMAN
Lyrics by SCOTT WITTMAN and MARC SHAIMAN
Based on the novel by ROALD DAHL
Songs from the Motion Picture by LESLIE BRICUSSE and ANTHONY NEWLEY
The hit West End and Broadway show comes to Spalding for the very first time! Roald Dahl's scrumdiddlyuptous tale of Charlie Bucket's encounter with the mysterious and charming Willy Wonka is a classic tale for all ages.
16th-19th October 2024
(Junior cast; 16th and 18th. Senior cast: 17th and 19th)
7:30pm (plus relaxed performance on 19th at 2:30pm)
South Holland Centre
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International
All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI
www.mtishows.co.uk
November 2024
The Time Machine (Pint-Sized Players / Choir)
Our heroes go hurtling through time on a whistle stop tour of music from the last 100 years. Can they stop the wicked Professor Waxwork before it's too late and music as we know it is wiped out forever? Only time will tell...
An original story inspired by the H.G. Wells novella, written by Charlotte P.G. Gernert
Wednesday 20th November 2024
6:30pm
South Holland Centre
An original story inspired by the H.G. Wells novella, written by Charlotte P.G. Gernert
Wednesday 20th November 2024
6:30pm
South Holland Centre
December 2024
Revue '24
It's back! Spalding's naughtiest and most cutting show returns for its twelfth year! Expect sketches about local, national and international news, politics, celebrities, the best and the worst of 2024 and, of course, the Death Song!
Wednesday 11th December 8pm
Thursday 12th December 7pm
Friday 13th December 7pm and 9pm
Saturday 14th December 7pm
Act II Studio
Wednesday 11th December 8pm
Thursday 12th December 7pm
Friday 13th December 7pm and 9pm
Saturday 14th December 7pm
Act II Studio
January 2025
Kings And Queen (Mini Musical Jr./Sr.)
A brand new retelling of the myths and legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, set to music and songs by the classic rock band, Queen!
Saturday 11th January
South Holland Centre
A brand new retelling of the myths and legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, set to music and songs by the classic rock band, Queen!
Saturday 11th January
South Holland Centre
February 2025
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time (Advanced Skills)
A play by Simon Stephens
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon
Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs. Shears' dead dog. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher is under suspicion. He has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at maths, but is ill-equipped to interpret everyday life.
This highly theatrical adaptation of the seminal novel comes to Spalding for the very first time.
Friday 14th February 7:30pm
Saturday 15th February 2:30pm and 7:30pm
South Holland Centre
An amateur production by permission of Concord Theatricals Ltd.
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon
Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs. Shears' dead dog. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher is under suspicion. He has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at maths, but is ill-equipped to interpret everyday life.
This highly theatrical adaptation of the seminal novel comes to Spalding for the very first time.
Friday 14th February 7:30pm
Saturday 15th February 2:30pm and 7:30pm
South Holland Centre
An amateur production by permission of Concord Theatricals Ltd.