Apollo Theatre Company

22/02/2026

Happy 100th Birthday to Kenneth Williams!

Kenneth was a truly unique actor, comedian and raconteur with a career that spanned theatre, radio, film and television.

For us at Apollo Theatre Company, Kenneth and his work have been a huge part of what we have done over the past ten years, with our productions of Round the Horne, Hancock’s Half Hour and our original play Cult Figure: Kenneth Williams all featuring Kenneth’s legendary comedic performances brought back to life by the brilliant Colin Elmer.

Thank you, Kenneth for the laughs and the memories. You truly were a cult figure!

10/11/2025

ROUND THE HORNE is at the Lamproom Theatre, Barnsley tonight.
Book tickets here https://barnsleylamproom.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173661483

In the frame, the cast during rehearsals.

Director: Tim Astley
http://apollotheatrecompany.com

Upcoming November Dates:

TOMORROW Tues 11th & Wed 12th - Theatre Royal, Dumfries
https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/round-horne


Thurs 13th - The Atkinson, Southport
https://theatkinson.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873674882


Sat 15th - Questors Theatre, Ealing
https://www.questors.org.uk/calendar.aspx?date=20251101


Sun 16th - Playhouse, Weston Super Mare
https://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/playhouse-theatre/whats-on/round-the-horne-60th-anniversary-tour


Sun 19th - New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme
https://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/round-the-horne-60th-anniversary-tour/

🎭 ROUND THE HORNE, we're live on tour across the UK
It's Camp, it's clever, and it was decades ahead of its time
Written by Barry Took and Marty Feldman
Compiled and Directed by Tim Astley

09/11/2025

Our only Scotland dates this year coming up at Theatre Royal Dumfries on Tuesday and Wednesday.

🚨 Final tickets remaining! 🚨
Don’t miss Round the Horne: 60th Anniversary Tour - the laugh-out-loud celebration of one of Britain’s greatest ever radio comedies!

Expect movie spoofs, outrageous characters, and that unmistakable 60s wit - brought brilliantly to life on stage.
🎭 Tue 11 & Wed 12 Nov 2025
🎟️ £18 | Show 7:30pm
Grab your tickets before they’re gone! You won’t want to miss this bona night of nostalgia and laughs!
https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/round-horne

09/11/2025

Tomorrow ROUND THE HORNE is at the Lamproom Theatre, Barnsley
Book tickets here https://barnsleylamproom.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173661483

In the frame is Julian Howard McDowell during soundcheck.

http://apollotheatrecompany.com

Upcoming November Dates:

Tues 11th & Wed 12th - Theatre Royal, Dumfries
https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/round-horne


Thurs 13th - The Atkinson, Southport
https://theatkinson.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873674882


Sat 15th - Questors Theatre, Ealing
https://www.questors.org.uk/calendar.aspx?date=20251101


Sun 16th - Playhouse, Weston Super Mare
https://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/playhouse-theatre/whats-on/round-the-horne-60th-anniversary-tour


Sun 19th - New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme
https://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/round-the-horne-60th-anniversary-tour/

🎭 ROUND THE HORNE, we're live on tour across the UK
It's camp, it's clever, and it was decades ahead of its time
Written by Barry Took and Marty Feldman
Compiled and Directed by Tim Astley

08/11/2025

MEET THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR of Apollo Theatre Company, and the FANTASTIC Producer and Director of the UK tour of Round the Horne, Tim Astley (without whom this tour wouldn’t have happened).

Tim trained at the Guildford School of Acting and founded Apollo Theatre Company in 2010. Over the past fifteen years, he has produced over twenty five productions for Apollo.

A lifelong fan of radio comedy, Tim has spent the past decade bringing classic radio comedy shows to the stage, beginning with the 50th anniversary tour of Round the Horne in 2015 and its five subsequent tours.

In 2018, he co-produced The Goon Show with Spike Milligan Productions and has produced two tours of Hancocks Half Hour.

In 2022, he co-produced The Steptoe & Son Radio Show with Hambledon Productions.

Rounding off his classic comedy catalogue, Tim co-created Cult Figure: Kenneth Williams, with Apollo regular, Colin Elmer and produces Ode to Joyce: The Songs and Monologues of Joyce Grenfell, which is also currently on tour.

Away from Apollo, Tim is also the manager of the Princes Hall Theatre in Aldershot.

Thank you to all our joyful audiences. If you’ve loved the show as much as we’ve enjoyed bringing it to you, let us know in the comments.

08/11/2025

Here he is, our Colin Elmer on Latest TV with Andrew Kay talking about his long-running portrayal of Kenneth Williams; exploring the character’s humour, intelligence, and complexity, while sharing insights into performing Round the Horne for both nostalgic and modern audiences in Brighton.

https://youtu.be/8rgNQTRLIq0?si=QIxYfF0hqahFdUNF

Actor Colin Elmer discusses his long-running portrayal of Kenneth Williams, exploring the character’s humor, intelligence, and complexity, while sharing insi...

08/11/2025

MEET THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR of Apollo Theatre Company, and the producer and director of the UK tour of Round the Horne, Tim Astley.

Tim trained at the Guildford School of Acting and founded Apollo Theatre Company in 2010. Over the past fifteen years, he has produced over twenty five productions for Apollo.

A lifelong fan of radio comedy, Tim has spent the past decade bringing classic radio comedy shows to the stage, beginning with the 50th anniversary tour of Round the Horne in 2015 and its five subsequent tours.

In 2018, he co-produced The Goon Show with Spike Milligan Productions and has produced two tours of Hancocks Half Hour.

In 2022, he co-produced The Steptoe & Son Radio Show with Hambledon Productions.

Rounding off his classic comedy catalogue, Tim co-created Cult Figure: Kenneth Williams, with Apollo regular, Colin Elmer and produces Ode to Joyce: The Songs and Monologues of Joyce Grenfell, which is also currently on tour.

Away from Apollo, Tim is also the manager of the Princes Hall Theatre in Aldershot.

07/11/2025

Tonight ROUND THE HORNE is at the Lighthouse in Poole
Book tickets here https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/round-the-horne/

In the frame, the cast during rehearsals.

Director: Tim Astley
http://apollotheatrecompany.com

Upcoming November Dates:

Mon 10th - Lamproom Theatre, Barnsley
https://barnsleylamproom.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173661483


Tues 11th & Wed 12th - Theatre Royal, Dumfries
https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/round-horne


Thurs 13th - The Atkinson, Southport
https://theatkinson.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873674882


Sat 15th - Questors Theatre, Ealing
https://www.questors.org.uk/calendar.aspx?date=20251101


Sun 16th - Playhouse, Weston Super Mare
https://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/playhouse-theatre/whats-on/round-the-horne-60th-anniversary-tour


Sun 19th - New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme
https://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/round-the-horne-60th-anniversary-tour/

🎭 ROUND THE HORNE, we're live on tour across the UK
It's Camp, it's clever, and it was decades ahead of its time
Written by Barry Took and Marty Feldman
Compiled and Directed by Tim Astley

06/11/2025

Tonight ROUND THE HORNE is at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford
Book tickets here https://www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/round-the-horne

Director: Tim Astley
http://apollotheatrecompany.com

Upcoming November Dates:

TOMORROW NIGHT Fri 7th Nov - Lighthouse, Poole
https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/round-the-horne/


Mon 10th - Lamproom Theatre, Barnsley
https://barnsleylamproom.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173661483


Tues 11th & Wed 12th - Theatre Royal, Dumfries
https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/round-horne


Thurs 13th - The Atkinson, Southport
https://theatkinson.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873674882


Sat 15th - Questors Theatre, Ealing
https://www.questors.org.uk/calendar.aspx?date=20251101


Sun 16th - Playhouse, Weston Super Mare
https://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/playhouse-theatre/whats-on/round-the-horne-60th-anniversary-tour


Sun 19th - New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme
https://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/round-the-horne-60th-anniversary-tour/

🎭 ROUND THE HORNE, we're live on tour across the UK
It's Camp, it's clever, and it was decades ahead of its time
Written by Barry Took and Marty Feldman
Compiled and Directed by Tim Astley

05/11/2025

Tonight ROUND THE HORNE is in Fareham
Book tickets here https://trafalgartickets.com/fareham-live-fareham/en-GB/event/play/round-the-horne-tickets

In the frame Eve Winters who plays Betty Marsden.

Director: Tim Astley
http://apollotheatrecompany.com

Upcoming November Dates:

Thurs 6th - Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
https://www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/round-the-horne


Fri 7th - Lighthouse, Poole
https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/round-the-horne/


Mon 10th - Lamproom Theatre, Barnsley
https://barnsleylamproom.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173661483


Tues 11th & Wed 12th - Theatre Royal, Dumfries
https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/round-horne


Thurs 13th - The Atkinson, Southport
https://theatkinson.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873674882


Sat 15th - Questors Theatre, Ealing
https://www.questors.org.uk/calendar.aspx?date=20251101


Sun 16th - Playhouse, Weston Super Mare
https://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/playhouse-theatre/whats-on/round-the-horne-60th-anniversary-tour


Sun 19th - New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme
https://www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/round-the-horne-60th-anniversary-tour/

🎭 ROUND THE HORNE, we're live on tour across the UK
It's Camp, it's clever, and it was decades ahead of its time
Written by Barry Took and Marty Feldman
Compiled and Directed by Tim Astley