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The Edward Alderton Theatre (EAT) is a 74 seat theatre in Bexleyheath, producing six plays in its season that runs from October-July.

18/06/2026

⚽⚽⚽Blood Brothers (play version), 11th-18th July 2026 ⚽⚽⚽

Celebrating England's fantastic start to the World Cup, I've been awake half the night* trying to come up with a suitably entertaining link between the match and our next production.

So, may I present:

"Did you ever hear the tale of the John Stones twins?"

Popular England player John Stones is not a twin, is not a father of twins, as far as I'm aware doesn't even have a brother. But, it's John Stones. JOHN STONES. Geddit?! Sounds just like Johnston right? And that's the name of the twins at the heart of our play.

That's what they call a SIGN. A sign that England are going to win the World Cup and that you really should book tickets to watch the tale of the Johnston twins. There's even a football in one scene. Theatre's Coming Home.

You know what to do.

Book now at www.ticketsource.co.uk/edwardalderton

* Possibly a slight exaggeration

16/06/2026

⭐⭐⭐Blood Brothers (play version), 11th – 18th July 2026 (no performance Sunday)⭐⭐⭐

As the action in W***y Russell’s Blood Brothers unfolds, there’s a Narrator lurking in the background – watching, commenting, judging …

We’ve got THREE narrators, following in the footsteps of other iconic trios from stage and screen. Introducing Gill, Rebecca and Penny!

Our company have all got our favourite trios – from Nirvana to the Three Amigos (with three witches a rather recurring feature!)

But will our Narrators be more Charlie’s Angels or Macbeth’s three crones?! Come along and find out!

Book online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/edwardalderton

Well, they do say all good things come in threes! Do you have a favourite trio from stage, screen or music? Let us know in the comments!

11/06/2026

⭐⭐⭐ OPEN DAY ⭐⭐⭐

On Saturday 27th June we're opening our doors between 10am and 3pm, giving you a chance to see what goes on behind the scenes at the theatre.

We're run completely by volunteers and love to welcome new members. If you join the Edward Alderton Theatre you can act on stage, get creative behind the scenes with set design and building, lighting, sound, costume, props, join the Front of House team and welcome audiences to the theatre on performance nights, or get involved in the management of the theatre - a great chance to build your skills and experience or use your expertise to give something back to the community.

Whether you're interested in a new hobby, would like to talk about volunteering opportunities or if you're just curious to find out more about what we do, pop in for a chat and a look around!

We're based on Brampton Road, behind the Learning & Enterprise College Bexley and next door to Crook Log Leisure Centre.

09/06/2026

🎭 OPEN AUDITIONS 🎭

Don't forget we are holding open auditions on Saturday 13th June from 1pm-4pm for our fun-filled family pantomime, Alice in Cuckoo Land, on stage from 5th-12th December.

Everyone's welcome and there are plenty of parts in our festive show!

Find out more at www.edwardalderton.org/auditions

08/06/2026

Blood Brothers (play version), 11th-18th July 2026

Our cast members are loving getting in touch with their inner children during rehearsals for our next production, Blood Brothers, the play.

We've got two sets of siblings in the cast, and three sets of twins in the families of our production team! So, we know a bit about the bonds, banter and bickering that's all part of family life!

Come along and see this modern classic by W***y Russell, and watch the Johnston twins as they go from childhood games to adult life with all its challenges in a funny, dramatic and emotional piece of theatre.

Tickets are selling fast so book soon to avoid disappointment. They only cost £14 and are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/edwardalderton

05/06/2026

🎭 OPEN AUDITIONS 🎭

The first play in our 2026-27 Season is Alan Ayckbourn's thriller, Snake in the Grass, on stage from 17th-24th October.

Annabel has returned to her late father’s home after 30 years. Her younger sister, Miriam and his nurse, Alice, cared for him in his final years. However, Daddy has left the bulk of his fortune to Annabel.

Just before her father's death, Miriam sacked Alice for incompetency. Alice is now seeking compensation - a LOT of compensation! Alice claims that she was unfairly dismissed and has evidence that Miriam did away with the old man. The sisters unite and will not be blackmailed, conspiring to deter Alice from her demands.

But who is telling the truth? Who lies in the undergrowth? Who is the viper? And who administers the venom?!

We'll be holding open auditions on Sunday 21st June from 11am-1pm.

Find out more information on our website at: www.edwardalderton.org/auditions

02/06/2026

🎭 AUDITIONS 🎭

Open auditions for our Christmas pantomime, Alice in Cuckoo Land, will be held at the theatre on Saturday 13th June, from 1pm-4pm.

In this fun-packed family Christmas show we find Alice Wobbly searching for her cat, Chester, and Mother Wobbly searching for Alice. After meeting the White Rabbit they encounter the nasty Queen of Hearts and her long suffering husband who is very upset because she has banned Christmas completely and imprisoned several people.

Alice tries to help the Hatter and friends in their quest to rescue Santa Claus and bring back Christmas to us all. You will meet other weird and wonderful characters as we join in Alice’s adventure.

Lots of fun, involvement and entertainment to be had by all.

You can find out more information about the show and auditions on our website at www.edwardalderton.org/auditions

01/06/2026

🎭 Introducing the first three plays in our 2026-27 season 🎭

Snake in the Grass by Alan Ayckbourn
17th - 24th October 2026

Alice in Cuckoo Land, a Christmas Pantomime by Peter Nuttall
5th - 12th December 2026

Porridge by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais
6th - 13th February 2027

Tickets will go on sale in August. Keep an eye on our website and social media for details.

We will be holding open auditions for all of our productions. If you'd be interested in getting involved - on or off stage - you can find out more on our website:
www.edwardalderton.org/auditions

31/05/2026

Blood Brothers (play version)
On stage from 11th - 18th July 2026

The final play in our 50th anniversary season is W***y Russell's modern classic, Blood Brothers.

At the heart of the story is the “nature vs nurture” debate. We follow the journey and life experiences of twins Mickey and Eddie; one raised in a crowded, working class, one-parent family, and the other in a middle-class home with all the opportunities and comforts that brings.

It’s funny, moving, hard-hitting, dramatic and heart-breaking, with characters that are complex but relatable. The action spans 30 years, going from the innocence of childhood friendships to the challenges and hardships of adult life. Above all, the play is about love in many forms - maternal, friendship, sibling and romantic.

Tickets are selling fast, so book early to avoid disappointment!

www.ticketsource.co.uk/edwardalderton

***yRussell

29/05/2026

Need something to do at the weekend? Why not come and see an Edinburgh Fringe preview at the EAT.

For one night only, Blood Me Up Marjorie! takes you behind the scenes of a murder mystery company. It's an hour of comic mayhem as our hapless pair of actors try to keep their event alive and their dead body dead!

TIckets cost just £8 and are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/edwardalderton

All the fun of the Fringe without paying for accommodation in Edinburgh this summer!

Address

5 Brampton Road
Bexleyheath
DA74EZ

Telephone

+442082981269

Website

http://www.edwardalderton.org/

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