Star Rails

After a gap of more than 12 parsecs, Stormtroopers in full uniform will again be patrolling the grounds and riding the trains of the Middleton Railway - a tiny outpost on earth of the Galactic Empire.

This is you, and your kids', chance to get up close and take photos with the battle hardened warriors from the Mos Eisley Misfits Garrison.

Visitors will be allowed in at 10:00 hrs after the Stormtroopers have taken up their stations.

Jamali Maddix: Aston

Critically acclaimed comedian Jamali Maddix is back on the road with a brand-new show: Aston.

Expect Jamali’s trademark brutally honest and unflinching perspectives on the world at large. His last tours have sold-out shows across the globe, playing the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America.

Generative Writing Lab at The Bookish Type

Join Jess Wright on the last Wednesday of every month for a few hours of focused writing time.

Each session will use a couple of queer texts as jumping off points for a series of writing exercises, with opportunities (but no requirement!) to polish and share short pieces.

Aimed at both poets and prose writers who want to deepen their craft in dialogue with the queer literary tradition and in connection with others.

Strictly Smokin' Big Band's Time After Time

Get ready to swing the night away with the Strictly Smokin’ Big Band as they bring to life the timeless music of Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. The show’s projected backdrop explores the intricacies of these greats, their music and various collaborators. Plus, with vocalist Alice Grace leading the charge, you’ll be transported back to a golden age of jazz.

An exciting journey through the music and lives of these two legends featuring Let’s Do It, Time After Time, A Tisket, A Tasket, Perdido and many more both original and brand-new arrangements.

The D-Day Darlings: VE Day 80 Anniversary Tour 2025

The D-Day Darlings present their explosive, brand-new show, celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day!

Following on from a stand-out year commemorating D-Day 80 with a string of notable appearances including The One Show, Lorraine, BBC Radio 2 in Concert, and  ITV’s D-Day 80 concert at The Royal Albert Hall, the nation’s premiere wartime-inspired group is back by popular demand with a sensational celebration show.

The show is fronted by founder and lead singer Katie Ashby.

Spirit of the Blitz

To mark this very special anniversary, we delve into the 1940s songbook for a tribute to the legendary stars who kept us smiling through our darkest days. Spirit of the Blitz recaptures the tenacious optimism of war-torn Britain.

Sing along to swinging hits like Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree, Bless ‘Em All, Leaning On A Lamp-Post, and of course, We’ll Meet Again.