Charley's Aunt

Brandon Thomas’ riotous farce Charley’s Aunt is given a glamorous glow-up in a new adaptation by Rob Madge, the award-winning creator of My Son’s a Queer (But what can you do?).

Two scheming students, Charley and Jack, must circumnavigate the curmudgeonly Spettigue to declare their feelings to love interests Amy and Kitty. The promised arrival of Charley’s Aunt gives them an opportunity and the best laid plans are set. One delayed arrival, one fortuitous arrival and lots of classic comic confusion later, the champagne is finally poured at a party to remember. 

Mistaken identities, true identities and a sprinkling of queer joy, will love – old and new - triumph through it all?

"I am thrilled to be adapting Brandon Thomas’ hysterical play, Charley's Aunt.

It already has all the ingredients of a classic farce - star crossed lovers, mistaken identities, belly laughs galore - so we are very lucky to have that as a foundation. It’s been my job to bring it bang up to date, whilst retaining the integrity of the original - don’t worry, we are still setting the piece firmly in Victorian England but there might be one or two surprises along the way. I can guarantee a night of laughs, joy and PRIDE! Hope you can come to the party!"

Rob Madge

Writer & adapter (they/them)

Come As You Are Night: 27 Oct, 6pm

We're so excited to be teaming up with Newbury Pride for our first Come As You Are Night

We welcome you just as you are to every performance but sometimes it's fun to gather and be, together. You are invited to come as you are, as your most comfortable self, and join us for drinks and nibbles from 6pm. We will have individual bathrooms, open before and after the show, if you would like to get changed.

Watch our access trailer

The Team