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Thu 4 Jun 2026, 7pm. Bethany Handley. Monmouth-based award-winning writer, author, and disability activist Bethany Handley will talk about her life, work and new book, My Body is a Meadow. The event will also include a performance by The Kingfisher’s …

Fri 5 June 2026, 7.30pm. TALON –  THE ACOUSTIC COLLECTION. HANDLE WITH CARE. Sitting on bar stools and armed with no more than their trademark four-part vocal harmony, acoustic instruments and laid-back banter, Talon will leave you simply spellbound. “ESSENTIAL …

Jules Hudson: Wild at Heart An intimate evening of conversation with the much-loved broadcaster and presenter of Escape to the Country and Countryfile, following the publication of his new book Wild at Heart. Join Jules as he discusses the process of retracing his …

Fri 26 Jun 2026, 7pm. Les Liaisons Dangereuses   by Christopher Hamptonbased on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, directed by Marianne Elliott BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of …

Sat 27 June 2026, 7pm. An Evening with Maggie Aderin. In Association with Rossiter Books. A very special opportunity to hear inspirational scientist and speaker Maggie Aderin talk about her life, work and passion for the night sky.Maggie’s latest book, …

It’s 1971. Margaret Thatcher becomes known as the ‘Milk Snatcher’.  Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is nominated for 10 BAFTAs… And the British Lions with 13 Welsh players do something that has never been done before… and never repeated since. …

Fri 11 Sept 2026, 7.30pm  The Ultimate Magic & Illusion Show for all Ages Masters Of Deception brings together two of the very best magic and illusion acts in the country, combining their skills and distinctive styles to create a …

Fri 18 Sept 2026, 7.30pm. David Olusoga – The Global History of the British Cup of Tea Includes Q&A + book signing. BAFTA award winning producer, author, historian and presenter, Professor David Olusoga will be coming to The Blake Theatre on Friday …

Sat 26 Sep 2026, 6pm. THE NIGHT SKY SHOW – VOLUME 2: A SKY FULL OF HOPE. Bringing the sequel to his sell-out and highly praised Night Sky Show. Astronomer and author Adrian West (VirtualAstro) presents a glorious visual and thought-provoking …

Thu 1 Oct 2026, 7.30pm. Emma Kenny’s – Murderous Minds Are you ready to bring one of the UK’s leading crime presenters and bestselling authors to your stage? Emma Kenny, the nation’s trusted expert on criminal psychology, is embarking on …

Fri 2 Oct 2026, 7.30pm. Viral sensation and Britain’s favourite teacher James B Partridge is bringing his hit live show Primary School Bangers to Monmouth as part of his biggest ever UK tour. What began as a few playful performances …

Sat 10 Oct 2026, 7.30pm | Big Pants Party The Big Pants party is the ultimate ladies night out, celebrating the iconic soundtrack of a lifetime of fun, love and friendship. Join us for an evening of fabulous live music …

James Seabright presents: Buffy Revamped Seventy minutes. Seven seasons. One Spike. This fast-paced gem brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who …

The Metropolitan Opera MACBETH Sung in Italian with English subtitles Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power …

Tues 27th Oct 2026, 2pm Blast off for a laugh-filled space adventure with Magic Light Productions! Spooks in Space combines spectacular magic, glowing UV puppets and interactive comedy as a team of colourful, chaotic characters blast off on a cosmic …

The Royal Ballet MANON In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is caught between twin desires …

Sun 1 Nov 2026, 11.30am & 3pm. THE UTTERLY REVOLTING SCIENCE SHOWThe OTHER naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world. An outrageous, hilarious science extravaganza from the producers of the smash-hit RUDE SCIENCE show, packed with fart-powered physics, …

The Royal Opera CARMEN Sung in French with English subtitles. Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his …

Sat 14 Nov 2026, 7.30pm. TALON have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and BUSY BEING FABULOUS ‘25/26 will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel …

Weds 25th November, 7.30pm: Russell Watson: An Intimate Evening with ‘The Voice’. Get ready for an unforgettable night with one of the world’s most captivating performers. Russell Watson – the original crossover superstar – exploded onto the music scene with …

Fri 27th Nov 2026 | 7.30pm – An Evening with Sir Geoff Hurst: Last Man Standing LAST MAN STANDING Sir Geoff Hurst comes to The Blake Theatre on his final farewell tour as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of his …

The Royal Ballet THE NUTCRACKER At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the …

Wed 2 Dec 2026, 7.30pm. Christmas Gothic – Dyad Productions. CHRISTMAS: a time to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look to the future; a time of feasts and festivities; of holly and mistletoe; a time of visits and …

7.30pm | Sat 5 Dec | The West End at Christmas Back by popular demand! A magnificent production brought to you by stars from the West End! Featuring hits from the musicals and the best of Christmas song. The exceptionally …

Sat 19 Dec 2026, 7.30pm. Jive Talkin’ – The Original and Best Bee Gees Tribute Show   Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show — and the only one to have actually performed with the original …

Fri 12 Feb 2027, 7.30pm | OH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Valli’s unmistakable voice dominated the airwaves for more than two …

The Metropolitan Opera LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST Sung in Italian with English subtitles. Puccini’s exhilarating drama of the Wild West returns in a new staging by celebrated British director Richard Jones, marking the company’s first new production of La Fanciulla …

Sat 20 Feb 2027, 7.30pm. The Ultimate Classic Rock Show Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present! Let them take you on a roller coaster journey of …

Fri 26 Feb, 7.30pm | A Night to Remember – Motown Show A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960’s Detroit. Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of …

The Royal Opera COSÌ FAN TUTTE Sung in Italian with English subtitles. Spurred on by a bet, two young men hatch a plan to test the fidelity of their girlfriends. What follows is a slippery game of seduction and power, …

Fri 5th March 2027 | 7.30pm | Hejira ~ celebrating Joni Mitchell “The UK’s best and most convincing take on Joni Mitchell” ~ The Guardian ‘Hejira’ celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late ‘70s. …

The Royal Ballet ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become …

Sat 10th April 2027, 7.30pm | Once In A Lifetime: Celebrating the Musical Visionaries of the 80s Get ready to rewind to a time when music wasn’t just heard, it was felt. Once In A Lifetime isn’t your average tribute …

Saturday 17th April 2027 | Hells Bells: The UK’s longest running AC/DC Tribute Hells Bells is Europe’s longest established AC/DC tribute band, playing sell-out shows all over the UK and Europe for nearly 30 years. Known for their high-energy performances …

The Royal Ballet SWAN LAKE [Revival] Princess Odette is bound by a curse, turned into a swan by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. The spell can only be broken by a pledge of eternal love. When she meets Prince Siegfried, …

The Royal Opera TOSCA Sung in Italian with English subtitles. Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art. But when Cavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of …

The Royal Ballet ROMEO AND JULIET The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet when they meet each other at the Capulet ball, into which Romeo has snuck. …