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We Meet Every Monday Evening @ 7.30pm
Until Roughly 9.30pm
Rehearsals, Singing Dancing Tea & Coffee We are a friendly bunch of people who enjoy performing.

We pride ourselves on putting on lively, great quality popular musicals and have tremendous fun doing so. Vale Royal Musical Theatre started its life as the Winsford & District Amateur Operatic Society in 1967/8. Our first production was performed Autumn of 1968 at the Winsford Civic Hall , and was the wonderful, Franz Lehar’s ‘The Merry Widow’. Our production was magnificent, and still lives f

ondly in the memory of those who saw it. Many more great shows followed, and in 1988/9 the ‘Winsford & District Amateur Operatic Society became the ‘Vale Royal Amateur Operatic Society‘, as the company wanted to cover other areas of Vale Royal. 2009 saw other changes and we became ‘Vale Royal Musical Theatre’. The reason for this change was that we were concerned that people could be thinking we put on Grand Opera rather than popular musical comedies. The other change we encountered in 2009 was the closing of the ‘Winsford Civic Hall’ a venue that is sadly missed by members as it had served us well for forty years, from our first show performed there in 1968 to our last; a show celebrating Forty Years as a company, aptly named ‘Forty Years and Proud of it’ . Since the closure of the Winsford Civic Hall we have been performing in a number of different venues such as the United Reformed Church in Winsford and the Winsford Lifestyle centre. We are now performing at the new Memorial Court Theatre in Northwich. We have a thriving junior group run by the talented Laura Sanderson, The juniors also put on some great shows. We run ourselves through a committee, which is made up of a very committed group of people from a range of ages and backgrounds. These people work very hard running the day to day business of the company. We always welcome new members (No audition required!) particularly male performers. Registered Charity Number: 1063054

22/06/2026

☀️ Important Warm Weather Notice for Audiences Attending Bad Girls: The Musical this week! ☀️

With the soaring temperatures expected this week, we'd like to ask all audience members to help us stay as comfortable as possible during their visit.

Please:
💧 Stay hydrated before and during the show
👕 Wearing light, cool clothing
🪭 Bringing a handheld fan if you have one

Our team are working with The Harlequin Theatre to keep the theatre comfortable, and to help everyone cope with the heat, With this we will be introducing two 10-minute comfort intervals during the performance.

🥤 Cold drinks will be available throughout the evening from the bar, and also plenty of ice!

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you to Bad Girls: The Musical and hope you enjoy the show despite the heat!

Stay safe, stay cool, and we'll see you at the theatre! 🎭

20/06/2026

🎭🌱 ADULT PANTO INFORMATION! 🌱🎭

Think you've got what it takes to join us for this year's outrageously naughty adult panto? Then come along and get involved in the madness!

📖 **Read Through Night**
📅 Monday 29th June
🕢 7:30pm
📍 Meadowbank Social Club

🎭 **Auditions**
📅 Monday 6th July
🕖 7:00pm
📍 Meadowbank Social Club

This Christmas we're bringing Tom Whalley's hilarious🌱🐮😜"Jack OFF the Beanstalk"😜 🐮🌱 to the stage at The Harlequin Theatre, Northwich – and we're looking for performers to join us on this crazy adventure!

⚠️ Please note: Anyone wishing to audition **must be available for all performance dates and the dress rehearsal.**

📅 Dress Rehearsal – Sunday 13th December

📅 Performances:
• Wednesday 16th December – 7:30pm
• Thursday 17th December – 7:30pm
• Friday 18th December – 7:30pm
• Saturday 19th December – 5:00pm

🔞 STRICTLY 18+ ONLY 🔞

Expect:
💥 Strong language
💥 Wall-to-wall innuendo
💥 Outrageous comedy
💥 Fantastic musical numbers
💥 Plenty of very naughty festive mischief!

If you'd like to find out more or join us for the read through and auditions, send us a message!

19/06/2026

🎭✨ UNDER A WEEK TO GO! ✨🎭

Next week, the gates of Larkhall Prison will open as 💋🔥 Bad Girls: The Musical 🔥💋 takes to the stage at the Harlequin Theatre, Northwich!

After months of rehearsals, countless hours of hard work, and an incredible journey from page to stage, Vale Royal Musical Theatre is almost ready to welcome audiences into the world of Bad Girls.

The excitement is building as we make our final preparations and put the finishing touches on what promises to be an unforgettable production. ❤️

🎉 And if you haven't got your tickets... we're sorry to say that Bad Girls: The Musical is completely SOLD OUT! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us and secured their place behind the prison gates. Your support means the world to us.

🔒⛓️ SHOW DETAILS ⛓️🔒

📍 Harlequin Theatre, Northwich

🗓 Wednesday 24 June – Friday 26 June | 7:30pm
🗓 Saturday 27 June | 5:00pm

⚠️ 18+ | Adult themes

Who's ready for a riot? 🔥💋🎭

08/06/2026

🎭🌱 💥 TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!!! 💥🌱🎭

This Christmas, we're bringing the laughs, the innuendo, and the festive chaos to the stage with Tom Whalley's "Jack OFF the Beanstalk"!

Join us at The Harlequin Theatre, Northwich for our outrageously funny adult panto:

📅 Wednesday 16th December – Friday 18th December at 7:30pm
📅 Saturday 19th December at 5:00pm

⚠️ STRICTLY 18+ ONLY ⚠️

Expect:
• 💥 Strong language
• 💥 Wall-to-wall innuendo
• 💥 Outrageous comedy
• 💥 (Maybe) a cheeky flash

Packed with hilarious comedy, fantastic musical numbers, larger-than-life characters and plenty of festive mischief, Jack OFF the Beanstalk is the perfect Christmas night out for those who like their panto with an extra naughty twist!

🎟️ 💥Tickets are on sale NOW! 💥

Www.ticketsource.co.uk/valeroyalmusicaltheatre

Our adult pantos sell out incredibly quickly every year, so don't wait around for the giant to come home! Secure your seats now and prepare for a night of festive fun, laughter, and pure adult panto madness.

Book now before it's too late!

07/06/2026

🎭✨ TODAY'S THE DAY! ✨🎭

Today sees our first onstage rehearsal for
💋🔥 Bad Girls: The Musical 💋🔥at the Harlequin Theatre, Northwich – a venue that Vale Royal Musical Theatre is proud to call home for our productions ❤️

We are so excited to finally get into the theatre, get stuck in, and start bringing Larkhall Prison to life on stage! today is a huge milestone in our rehearsal journey.

We'll be sharing some behind-the-scenes snaps later, so keep your eyes peeled! 👀📸

🔥💋 BAD GIRLS: THE MUSICAL 💋🔥

The show is now COMPLETELY SOLD OUT! 🎉

For those lucky enough to have secured their place behind the prison gates, here are your show details:

📍 Harlequin Theatre, Northwich

🗓 Wednesday 24 June – Friday 26 June | 7:30pm
🗓 Saturday 27 June | 5:00pm

⚠️ 18+ | Adult themes

Thank you for your incredible support. We can't wait to welcome you to Larkhall and share this fantastic show with you all! 🔒⛓️🔥

Stay tuned for rehearsal updates... 👀

06/06/2026

🔥💋 BAD GIRLS: THE MUSICAL 💋🔥
MEET THE CAST ⛓

And just like that... we've reached our final cast introduction. 👀🔒

Over the past two weeks we've introduced the inmates, officers and familiar faces who make up life inside Larkhall. But there's one last person to meet... ⚠️✨

Introducing...

🔑 Wing Governor Helen Stewart – Victoria Gaffney

Governor Helen Stewart is the heart of Larkhall Prison. Compassionate, determined and fiercely committed to doing what's right, she believes every inmate deserves a chance to rebuild their life, no matter their past. ❤️⚖️

But leading Larkhall is never easy. With tensions rising on the wings, staff conflicts brewing and the ever-present threat of Jim Fenner's schemes lurking around every corner, Helen constantly finds herself fighting to protect both her principles and the people in her care. 🔥⛓

Strong, resilient and unwilling to back down when faced with injustice, Helen stands as a beacon of hope in a prison often consumed by chaos. Yet as pressure mounts from all sides, even she must decide how much she's prepared to sacrifice for the greater good. ⚠️🔒

A fan favourite from the very beginning, Helen Stewart remains one of Bad Girls' most loved and respected characters. 💥❤️

Who remembers the Governor who always fought for fairness and never stopped believing people could change? ⛓💋

And that concludes our cast introductions! 🎭🔥

🚨🚨🚨 SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! 🚨🚨🚨

The response to BAD GIRLS: THE MUSICAL has been absolutely incredible and we're thrilled to announce that the ENTIRE RUN has now SOLD OUT! 🎉🔥⛓

Thank you to everyone who has supported the production, bought tickets and followed along with our cast reveals. We cannot wait to welcome audiences to Larkhall this June! ❤️

📍 Harlequin Theatre
🗓 Wed 24 – Fri 26 June | 7:30pm
🗓 Sat 27 June | 5pm

⚠️ 18+ | Adult themes
🔒 No tickets remain.
🔒 No extra seats available.
🔒 Larkhall is officially at full capacity!

See you behind bars... ⛓🔥

05/06/2026

🔥💋 BAD GIRLS: THE MUSICAL 💋🔥
MEET THE CAST ⛓

We've met the inmates and some of the officers who call Larkhall home... 👀🔒

Now it's time to meet the man everyone loves to hate... ⚠️🔥

Introducing...

🔑 Principal Officer Jim Fenner – Clayton Parker

Principal Officer Jim Fenner is ambitious, charming and always willing to go the extra mile, provided there's something in it for him. Slippery as an eel and seemingly immune to consequences, Jim has an uncanny knack for emerging unscathed from situations that would finish most careers. Nothing ever seems to stick to Fenner... or does it?👀⚠️

Whether he's playing mind games with inmates, clashing with staff or desperately trying to stay one step ahead of the scandals threatening to expose him, Fenner always finds himself at the centre of the drama. Power is his currency, control is his obsession and losing either is not an option. 🔥⛓

As tensions rise throughout Larkhall, Fenner's grip on the prison begins to face its toughest challenge yet. But how far will he go to protect his position when the walls start closing in? ⚠️🔒

Love him, hate him or love to hate him, Jim Fenner remains one of the most unforgettable villains ever to walk the landings. 💥👀

Who remembers this iconic Bad Girls bad guy? ⛓💋

🚨🚨🚨 SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! 🚨🚨🚨

The response to BAD GIRLS: THE MUSICAL has been absolutely incredible and we're thrilled to announce that the ENTIRE RUN has now SOLD OUT! 🎉🔥⛓

Thank you to everyone who has supported the production, bought tickets and helped make this one of our most anticipated shows ever! ❤️

📍 Harlequin Theatre
🗓 Wed 24 – Fri 26 June | 7:30pm
🗓 Sat 27 June | 5pm

⚠️ 18+ | Adult themes
🔒 No tickets remain.
🔒 No extra seats available.
🔒 Larkhall is officially at full capacity!
Who's joining us behind bars? ⛓🔥

04/06/2026

🔥💋 BAD GIRLS: THE MUSICAL 💋🔥

MEET THE CAST ⛓

We've met some of the officers keeping order at Larkhall... 👮‍♀️🔒

Now it's time to meet one of the most infamous names ever to walk the landings... 👀⚠️

Introducing...

🔑 Senior Officer Sylvia "The Bodybag" Hollamby – Tracey Stothard

Senior Officer Sylvia Hollamby is the backbone of Larkhall. Armed with a sharp tongue, a permanent grievance and a remarkable ability to hold a grudge for decades, Sylvia ensures nobody gets through the day without suffering at least a little. If misery loves company, Sylvia is determined nobody should feel left out. 👀⛓

Whether she's clashing with inmates, backing her fellow officers or finding herself caught up in the latest prison drama, Sylvia always makes her presence felt. Love her or loathe her, there's no ignoring The Bodybag. 💥🔒

As tensions rise throughout Larkhall, Sylvia remains determined to keep control – but with chaos brewing on every wing, even she may find herself tested like never before... ⚠️🔥

Who remembers this legendary Bad Girls character? ⛓💋

🚨🚨🚨 SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! 🚨🚨🚨

The response to BAD GIRLS: THE MUSICAL has been absolutely incredible and we're thrilled to announce that the ENTIRE RUN has now SOLD OUT! 🎉🔥⛓

Thank you to everyone who has supported the production, bought tickets and helped make this one of our most anticipated shows ever! ❤️

📍 Harlequin Theatre
🗓 Wed 24 – Fri 26 June | 7:30pm
🗓 Sat 27 June | 5pm

⚠️ 18+ | Adult themes

🔒 No tickets remain.
🔒 No extra seats available.
🔒 Larkhall is officially at full capacity!

Who's joining us behind bars? ⛓🔥

03/06/2026

🔥💋 BAD GIRLS: THE MUSICAL 💋🔥

MEET THE CAST ⛓

We've met the prisoners of Larkhall... ⛓👀

Now it's time to meet the officers keeping order behind the walls 👮‍♂️🔒

Introducing...

🔑 Junior Officer Justin Mattison – Michael Noden

Junior Officer Justin Mattison, the newest member of the team. Young, enthusiastic and still possessing a conscience, Justin remains convinced that hard work and honesty will be rewarded. The rest of the staff are trying not to laugh.👀⚠️

As rivalries intensify and the pressure mounts throughout the prison, Justin must navigate difficult decisions, shifting loyalties and the daily challenges of life behind bars ⚖️⛓

Will his steady approach help keep Larkhall on track... or will the chaos threatening to engulf the prison prove impossible to contain? 👀🔥

🚨🚨🚨 SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! 🚨🚨🚨

The response to BAD GIRLS: THE MUSICAL has been absolutely incredible and we're thrilled to announce that the ENTIRE RUN has now SOLD OUT! 🎉🔥⛓

Thank you to everyone who has supported the production, bought tickets and helped make this one of our most anticipated shows ever! ❤️

📍 Harlequin Theatre
🗓 Wed 24 – Fri 26 June | 7:30pm
🗓 Sat 27 June | 5pm

⚠️ 18+ | Adult themes

🔒 No tickets remain.
🔒 No extra seats available.
🔒 Larkhall is officially at full capacity!

Who's joining us behind bars? ⛓🔥

02/06/2026

🔥💋 BAD GIRLS: THE MUSICAL 💋🔥

MEET THE CAST ⛓

We've met the prisoners of Larkhall... ⛓👀

Now it's time to meet the people running the prison 👮‍♂️🔒

Introducing...

🔑 Number One Barry Cade – Barry Pearson

Prison Number One Barry Cade leads the establishment with decades of experience and an impressive ability to avoid responsibility for absolutely anything. Whether it's a riot, an escape or a scandal splashed across the newspapers, Barry firmly believes the fault lies somewhere lower down the chain of command.
👀⚠️

With tensions constantly simmering beneath the surface, Barry finds himself caught between maintaining order, managing his staff, and keeping the powers above him satisfied ⚖️👮‍♂️

But when trouble erupts inside the prison walls, can Barry hold everything together... or will the cracks in Larkhall's leadership begin to show? 👀🔥

🚨 LOCK-UP ALERT! 🚨

WHOLE RUN NOW SOLD OUT! 🚨🚨🚨

📍 Harlequin Theatre
🗓 Wed 24 – Fri 26 June | 7:30pm
🗓 Sat 27 June | 5pm

⚠️ 18+ | Adult themes

🎟 Snap up the final ticket now:
👉 www.ticketsource.co.uk/valeroyalmusicaltheatre

🔒 Don’t get locked out...

Address

The Salvation Army 92 Weaver Street
Winsford
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Telephone

+447789507950

Website

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/valeroyalmusicaltheatre

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