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Join us for another great evening of unscripted theatrical delights from Dingbats Improv! Witness games, scenes, and stories crafted in the moment.

This month's SHOW will feature two sets from our recent Narrative Improv Course and an improv jam! In an improv jam anyone who attends Dingbats Improv workshops can jump on stage with other improvisers to have fun making up scenes and stories together. If you prefer just to be an audience member, you're guaranteed a delightful night of entertainment.

Guaranteed to be a night full of spontaneity and laughter!

"Pure genius and pure stupidity! Loved every moment of it!" ★★★★★

"The Dingbats Improv Shows are the highlight of my month." ★★★★★

"Hilarious" - Dame Judi

The bar in the function room will be open.

Suitable for ages 16+

Tickets: £10. Online ticket sales only. Ticket sales close 1 hour before the start.

18th September 2026 / 8pm (doors 7.40pm) / The Archway Theatre Studio

Come on down to The Archway Studio for an exciting evening of Line Dancing, led by long-time Country music fan, Lauren Fielding. Designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this fun and relaxed session will focus on building the Line Dance basics, giving folks the chance to learn a few routines together in a low-pressure environment.

For more experienced dancers, there will be the option to learn an extra Improver level routine in the latter part of the session. If you prefer to keep things simple, no problem - the bar will be open for y’all, if you’d like to grab yourselves a tipple to toast your progress!
No experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm!

Top Tips for a Rootin’ Tootin’ Good Time:
Stay hydrated: Bring a water bottle!Wear your favourite Western attire or gym gearCowboy boots are encouraged but bring back-up footwear if you’re not used to dancing in them!

Welcome to the village with views to die for…

Caryl and Merion have lived in this picture-perfect Welsh village for years - raising a family and repeatedly decorating, while watching their community slowly disappear. Now Caryl wants to escape, but Merion definitely wants to stay. Is it loyalty? Belonging? Or a dark secret that will keep them here forever?

Lucy Lovatt’s dark comedy about love, marriage and feeling trapped in your own life is her first full-length play, having spent many years as a creative producer in the West End, and offers a fresh and funny take on place, family and the ties that bind communities together.

Don't miss another collaboration with the award winning  Comedy Cottage and Archway Theatre! A new season of shows with amazing line-ups. Circuit legends, safe hands alongside newer exciting acts to watch! 

Headlining 9th Oct is a circuit legend......

STEVE BEST
A great visual comedian, harnessing a mind-boggling array of gadgets and gags to keep his audience in stitches. Funny, frenetic and mad, his act can feature anything from blowing up a woman and eating balloons, to cutting his hand off and doing press-ups on his willy.

His unique form of slapstick comedy is backed up with astounding talent; he plays the guitar like a genius, can juggle 5 balls, ride a uni-cycle and is fluent in Serbo-Croatian.STEVE has performed his unique style of comedy all over the world, and hopes to go even further afield. As well as performing in such places as Bali, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Cape Town, Bosnia, The Falkland Islands, he has played in near enough damn it every comedy club in Britain. He has supported Frank Skinner, Craig Charles and Omid Djalili on huge nationwide tours.
Steve co-produced the show Abnormally Funny People in 2005 (www.abnormallyfunnypeople.com) and is one of two directors of Abnormally Funny People Ltd, set up in 2006, a company and show that were conceived to incorporate disabled comedians and actors into the mainstream arena. Steve is the ‘token’ non-disabled participant.

"His act is a wonderfully daft succession of stupid props and silly pratfalls - a welcome break from straight stand-up" (The Guardian)

"Comparisons with Tommy Cooper are a no-brainer, but Best captures the fervent energy and the utter bonkers hilarity of the late fez-wearing funny man with aplomb, reinventing the bumbling magician act for the twenty first century with the aid of a blow-up sex doll and an Elvis mask" (BBC)

"His clown tricks and three-dimensional personality had us in stitches. Reminiscent of the late Charlie Chaplin, Best successfully pairs modern anagrams and classic slapstick antics."- Cape Times (South Africa)

Steve has many TV credits including, The Stand-Up Show (BBC1), The Big Stage (C5), and more recently twice on The Slammer (CBBC).

Opening the show for us another  safe pair of experienced hands ...

DARIUS DAVIES 
English Comedian of the Year – Finalist.Laughing Horse New Act of the Year – Finalist.Hackney Empire New Act of the Year – Finalist.Reading Comedy Festival New Act of the Year – Runner Up.Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year – Finalist.

Darius is a seasoned performer, first cutting his teeth in 2007 in the comedy clubs of New York city. Success quickly followed as Darius won an MTV New Talent contest, opening the door for Darius to strut his stuff on MTV America. Alas due to “visa irregularities” Darius soon found himself back, and uncelebrated in London.
A distinct voice in a sea of ubiquity – Darius is fearless in his belief in what is funny and forging his own path. This is high energy, captivating stand up comedy fuelled with passion, soul and wit.
Darius is also the host and co-creator of the hit sell-out Edinburgh show, Hate ‘n’ Live along with fellow comedians Justin Panks and Leo Kearse.

"It’s hilarious stuff, supercharged by precision timing and an impassioned, charismatic delivery that’s tempered by an engaging self-effacing streak. A skilled pro." (Chortle)
★★★★★ ‘Brilliant, hilarious, outstanding'(Broadway Baby)
★★★★ 'A knockout sensation!' (Broadway World)
★★★★ 'Bewitches the audience' (The Wee Review)
★★★★ 'A near faultless and original set' (ScotsGay)

ZUZANA SPACIROVA 
Zuzana is a Slavak-Born comedian and actress. She is also a  skilled juggler, a certified yoga instructor, and a failed static trapeze artist
"Spacirova dazzles the audience with undeniable charm, a bubbly personality, and a ridiculous amount of stamina.” ★★★★
(The Wee Review)

ALIAS GRACE 
Finalist Nottingham Talent Live 
Best Performer Nottingham Comedy Festival 

Combining forensic comedy, queer storytelling and tightly written rap, Grace brings the analytical rigour of the courtroom to subjects considerably less deserving of it. 
Expect comedy Rapoetry (Rap combined with Poetry) about missing socks, the real monetary cost of modern dating, Jury service and more delicious delights in this unique format.

An exciting new act subverting the conventions of stand-up as we know it. 

MC SAJEELA KERSHI 
Winner of AWA Arts & Culture Award (2015)Winner Argus Angels Award for Artistic Excellence (2015)Star of Edinburgh Award Winning show (2007)
Comedian/writer/broadcaster - who has performed all over the UK and Internationally.Seen & heard on various BBC Radio, BBC TV, C4, ITV, Comedy Central, Talk TV & much More.‘Smart Funny With a mischievous glint’ (Times)‘Magnetic loveable and extremely witty’ (The Spectator)'Hugely talented, extremely funny, divine diva (Time Out)


*This Month Collecting for The Samaritans*

‘The Monkey’s Paw & Other Stories’ weaves iconic macabre literature with the dark, forgotten folklore of our own backyard. Anchored by a gripping adaptation of W.W. Jacobs’ terror classic, this interactive showcase pairs gothic horror with original, ensemble-devised pieces inspired by haunting local history and regional urban legends.

The earlier show on Saturday 17th October will be a ‘family friendly’ performance.

This is a touching story of friendship, love and suffering.

Set against the backdrop of World War I it captures the day-to-day lives of a Lancastrian mill town and the groups of friends that joined up together, on a jingoistic wave. It spotlights the horrors faced by the boys at the front and the challenges faced by the women left behind.

Full of humour, warmth and truth, this play connects us to a time in history that we should never forget. We will remember them.

On Sat 21 November, the Archway Studio will play host to Whitesize featuring the Arch’s very own Dave Humphrey on drums plus Steve Whitmore, guitar and vocals, both of whom were part of the Archways Bugsy Malone shows. The line up also includes long-time collaborator Nick on bass and Alex on keys. They will be playing a range of Indie, Rock & Punk classics honed to near perfection over decades of rehearsal, honest. Please do come along!

It is probably fair to say that almost everyone knows the story of ‘A Christmas Carol’. Maybe you are a fan of the book, or have seen one of the numerous adaptations: Alistair Sim in ‘Scrooge’, Albert Finney in the musical, the cartoon with Mickey Mouse or Michael Caine with the Muppets - to name a few.

Well, this year is your chance to see our very own take on this timeless classic, live on our lovely little stage. There’s nothing quite like the magic of theatre to bring this story alive. With a spectacular set, colourful costumes and a host of memorable characters, this is guaranteed to send you home with a smile on your face and warmth in your heart.