Bishop Auckland Theatre Society

27/08/2026

Just 6 weeks to go!!
Don’t forget to get your tickets here 👇

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/event/120150

We are working hard to bring you our exciting new one act play!

Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October
West Auckland Memorial Hall
7pm
£8 per ticket.

Can’t make these dates? Luckily for you we will also be offering a sneak preview at the Sedgefield one act play festival on September 10th.

23/08/2026

What if the stories we tell aren’t quite the truth?

In a secluded cabin beside a moonlit river, what begins as an intimate evening soon takes an unexpected turn. As memories are shared and tensions surface, an unsettling mystery begins to emerge, raising questions that refuse to be easily answered.
Atmospheric, thought-provoking and full of intrigue, The River explores love, longing and the secrets we keep hidden. This gripping drama will pull you in unexpected directions. Appearances begin to shift, certainty slips away, and not everything is quite as it seems.

Every story depends on who’s telling it.

Tickets available now for our exciting new one act play!

Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October
West Auckland Memorial Hall
7pm
£8 per ticket.

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/event/120150

03/08/2026

🎭✨ We are absolutely thrilled to share that Bishop Auckland Theatre Society has been nominated for FIVE awards! ✨🎭

We couldn’t be prouder of every single person who helped bring our productions to life. From those on stage to the incredible team working behind the scenes, every rehearsal, every late night and every ounce of hard work has led to moments like this.

To be recognised in this way is such an honour, and we’re so grateful to everyone who has supported us along the journey.

Congratulations to everyone involved – these nominations belong to our whole BATS family. 💙

Now… fingers crossed for awards night! 🤞🏆

10/05/2026

✨ “A masterclass in what amateur theatre can achieve.” ✨

Our NODA review for If Only is up and we honestly couldn’t be more proud 💛🎭

To receive such incredible feedback for a show that meant so much to our cast and crew is truly special. Thank you again to everyone who supported us — we’re absolutely over the moon! ✨

NODA is a charity that supports amateur theatre groups at every stage.

10/05/2026

✨ WHAT. A. SHOW. ✨

From all of us at BATS — thank you 💛

Thank you to our incredible audiences for supporting If Only and making the night so special. The atmosphere in the theatre was sensational from start to finish, and seeing your reactions to the performances meant the world to us 🎭✨

A huge thank you as well to our NODA North representatives, Helen and Peter, for coming along and supporting the production.

This show has been such a joy to create. Our cast and crew have loved every second of bringing it together — from the first rehearsal to the final curtain call. The talent, teamwork, laughter and passion behind the scenes have made this such a memorable experience for everyone involved 💫

To everyone who helped make if only possible — thank you.

Until the next one…👀🎶

09/05/2026

🚨 IT’S SHOW DAY! 🚨

After months of rehearsals, countless harmonies, costume changes, laughter, chaos and pure musical theatre magic… tonight is finally the night ✨🎭

Last night we completed our full dress rehearsal and WOW… this cast absolutely blew us away. The talent, energy and heart that has gone into if only is something really special 💛

And now… we are down to just ONE TICKET LEFT 👀

One final seat for one unforgettable night of musical theatre, live at Bishop Auckland Town Hall ✨

📍 Bishop Auckland Town Hall
📅 TONIGHT!

Don’t throw away your shot… 🎟
https://bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk/bishoppost/bats-if-only/

07/05/2026

🚨 ONLY 4 TICKETS LEFT! 🚨

…and now we are officially just 2 DAYS TO GO until the curtain rises on If Only 👀✨

After months of rehearsals, music, laughter, chaos, and some absolutely phenomenal performances, we are so ready to bring this show to the stage 🎭💛

One night. One cast. One incredible celebration of musical theatre.

If you’ve been thinking about booking… this is your sign 👀

📍 Bishop Auckland Town Hall
📅 Saturday 9th May

🎟 Grab one of the FINAL 4 tickets now:
https://bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk/bishoppost/bats-if-only/

02/05/2026

🚨 ONLY 8 TICKETS LEFT! 🚨

This time next week… it will almost be show time 👀✨

Rehearsals are coming together, the excitement is building, and we are so close to sharing If Only with you — trust us, it’s going to be something really special 💛

👀 Here’s a little sneak peek at some of our musical theatre merch, all designed, drawn and made by one of our members!

🛍 Available on the night:
✨ Prints
✨ Stickers
✨ Badges
💰 Starting from just 50p!

📍 Bishop Auckland Town Hall
📅 Saturday 9th May

Don’t miss your chance to be part of it…

🎟 Grab one of the final tickets now:
https://bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk/bishoppost/bats-if-only/

30/04/2026

🚨 ONLY 16 TICKETS LEFT! 🚨

And just over a week until the curtain rises… 👀✨

Rehearsals are in full swing and this show is shaping up to be something really special. The talent, the energy, the moments — it’s all coming together for one unforgettable night.

📍 Bishop Auckland Town Hall
📅 Saturday 9th May

This is your final chance to be in the room… don’t miss it.

🎟 Grab one of the last remaining tickets now:
https://bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk/bishoppost/bats-if-only/

27/04/2026

Can you guess the musicals from the emojis below? 👀

Drop your answers in the comments ⬇️

…and more importantly… which ones do you hope will feature in if only? 👀✨

🎟 Fancy seeing some of them live? Grab your tickets here:
https://bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk/bishoppost/bats-if-only/