Bretforton Amateur Dramatics - BAD Theatre

23/06/2026

🥵 Too hot? We've got a solution...

Enjoy a wonderful evening of entertainment in the comfort of the stunningly beautiful and air-conditioned Bretforton Theatrebarn. ❄️🎭

Treat yourself to a glorious summer night out (or afternoon) with drinks on the lawn before settling in for 'A Bunch of Amateurs', the award-winning comedy by Ian Hislop (Private Eye, Have I Got News For You) and Nick Newman (Spitting Image, Murder Most Horrid).

Hollywood action star Jefferson Steel arrives in England expecting to perform King Lear with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. Instead, he finds himself in the tiny village of Stratford St John, with an amateur dramatic society fighting to save its theatre.

The result is a heartwarming and hilarious comedy packed with larger-than-life characters, theatrical chaos and plenty of laughs.

So escape the intense heat, enjoy a cooling drink on the lawn, and join us for a fantastic evening (or afternoon) of live theatre.

🎟 Book your tickets now:
👉 www.buytickets.at/bretfortongrangetheatrebarn
👉 Bretforton Community Shop
👉 07947 462387

📍 Bretforton Theatrebarn
📅 Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th June
🕢 Evening performances at 7:30pm
🎟 Saturday matinee at 2:00pm

21/06/2026

🍽️🎭 Make it a perfect summer evening in Bretforton!

Our good friends at The Fleece Inn are opening especially for pre-theatre dining this week, giving you the chance to enjoy a delicious meal before heading to Bretforton Theatrebarn for our entertaining production of A Bunch of Amateurs.

Why not treat yourself to the complete night out? Great food, great company, and a hilarious, heartwarming comedy from the writers of Have I Got News For You and Spitting Image.

There are still a few tickets remaining, but they're selling fast!

🎟 Book now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bretfortongrangetheatrebarn

📍 Bretforton Theatrebarn
📅 Thursday 25th - Saturday 27th June
🕢 Evening performances at 7:30pm, Saturday matinee at 2pm

Support two wonderful Bretforton venues and enjoy a memorable evening of food, laughter and live theatre.

21/06/2026

BAD Theatre return to the Theatrebarn next week with their latest comedy, A Bunch of Amateurs. 🎭
If you're heading to the show, why not make an evening of it? We'll be serving food from 5pm, giving you plenty of time to enjoy dinner and a pint or two, and get to the venue before the curtain rises. Book your table online or at the bar now.

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

🎭 Don't miss your chance to see 'A Bunch of Amateurs' at the beautiful Bretforton Theatrebarn next week!

When fading Hollywood action star Jefferson Steel arrives in England expecting to revive his career by playing King Lear with the Royal Shakespeare Company, he thinks he's heading for Stratford-upon-Avon and theatrical glory.

Instead, he finds himself in the sleepy village of Stratford St John, starring alongside an amateur dramatic society desperately trying to save its theatre!

What follows is a riotous clash of Hollywood ego and village spirit, packed with comic misunderstandings, larger-than-life characters and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. Yet beneath the comedy lies a warm and uplifting story about friendship, community and the magic of theatre.

🎟 Tickets are selling fast, so book yours today:
👉 www.buytickets.at/bretfortongrangetheatrebarn
👉 Bretforton Community Shop
👉 07947 462387

📍 Bretforton Theatrebarn
📅 Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th June
🕢 Evening performances at 7:30pm
🎟 Saturday matinee at 2:00pm

A perfect summer night out—full of laughter, heart and theatrical chaos!

12/06/2026

We've been having great fun creating these movie posters for Jefferson Steel, the larger-than-life Hollywood action hero at the centre of our upcoming comedy, 'A Bunch of Amateurs'.

Star of the blockbuster 'Ultimate Finality' films, Jefferson arrives in England expecting to revive his fading career by playing King Lear with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. There's just one problem...

He's not in Stratford-upon-Avon, and he's definitely not with the Royal Shakespeare Company!

Instead, he finds himself in the sleepy village of Stratford St John, performing with a local amateur dramatics group. As Hollywood ego meets village theatre enthusiasm, sparks fly and chaos ensues.

Join us for this warm, witty and uplifting comedy at Bretforton Theatrebarn, 25–27 June.

🎟 Tickets are selling well, so don't wait too long to book yours!

👉 www.buytickets.at/bretfortongrangetheatrebarn
👉 Bretforton Community Shop
👉 📞 07947 462387

📍 Bretforton Theatrebarn
📅 Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th June
🕢 Evening performances at 7:30pm
🎟 Saturday matinee at 2:00pm

10/06/2026

09/06/2026

Rehearsals are well underway for our next production – the hilarious and heartwarming comedy A Bunch of Amateurs, coming to the beautiful Bretforton Theatrebarn from 25–27 June.

When faded Hollywood action star Jefferson Steel arrives in England expecting to perform King Lear with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, he gets the shock of his life. Instead, he finds himself in the sleepy village of Stratford St John, starring alongside... a bunch of enthusiastic amateurs!

Packed with laughter, warmth and plenty of theatrical mishaps, this feel-good comedy is the perfect summer night out.

🎟 Book your tickets now:
👉 www.buytickets.at/bretfortongrangetheatrebarn
👉 Bretforton Community Shop
👉 📞 07947 462387

📍 Bretforton Theatrebarn
📅 Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th June
🕢 Evening performances at 7:30pm
🎟 Saturday matinee at 2:00pm

Don't miss this charming comedy about friendship, community and the magic of theatre.

02/06/2026

✨ Treat yourself to a wonderful summer evening at the theatre with 'A Bunch of Amateurs' – the heartwarming comedy by Ian Hislop (Have I Got News For You, Private Eye) and Nick Newman (Murder Most Horrid, Spitting Image).

Hollywood action star Jefferson Steel thinks he's performing King Lear with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. Instead, he finds himself in the sleepy village of Stratford St John, where a struggling amateur dramatic society is desperately trying to save its theatre.

What follows is a hilarious clash of egos, cultures and expectations in this uplifting comedy about friendship, community and the magic of live theatre. 🎭

Don't miss this feel-good production at the beautiful Bretforton Theatrebarn, running from 25th–27th June.

🎟 Book your tickets today:
👉 www.buytickets.at/bretfortongrangetheatrebarn
👉 Bretforton Community Shop
👉 📞 07947 462387

📍 Bretforton Theatrebarn
📅 Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th June
🕢 Evening performances at 7:30pm
🎟 Saturday matinee at 2:00pm

Gather your friends, enjoy a summer night out, and join us for an evening of laughter and entertainment!

31/05/2026

We are in the manor grounds for Bretforton Open gardens today come and say hi!