Season 5

The One with Lorriane Silver

Lorraine Silver is the voice behind one of the most enduring anthems in UK underground music history—even if she didn’t know it at the time. In 1965, a 13-year-old Lorraine stepped into a DIY singing booth at Woolworths on Oxford Street, recorded an a cappella cover, and walked out with a Pye Records deal. Her debut single, a cover of Shelley Fabares’ "Lost Summer Love," featured an incredible lineup of talent, including iconic bassist Klaus Voormann. But when the charts didn't bite, her music career seemingly came to a quiet end. Unbeknownst to her, a revolution was brewing. In the 1970s, DJ subcultures took over the North of England, and "Lost Summer Love" became a legendary, dancefloor-filling masterpiece at the world-famous Wigan Casino. It wasn't until 1988 that Lorraine finally discovered she was an absolute icon of the Northern Soul movement. From a Woolworths booth to Casino Classics royalty, Lorraine’s story is a testament to the unpredictable magic of great music.

Season 5

Alright, theatre lovers, listen up! The summer lineup at the MK Theatre is absolutely stacked this season, and you’re going to want to get these dates in your diary right now. Kickstarting the season on Tuesday, June 16th at 7:30 PM, we’re heading to the dojo for The Karate Kid The Musical. Yes, you heard that right—wax on, wax off, live on stage! Exactly one week later, on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7:45 PM, get ready for some serious energy because Lord of the Dance is celebrating its massive 30th Anniversary tour. If political satire is more your vibe, block out Thursday, June 30th at 7:30 PM for the brilliantly sharp comedy, I'm Sorry, Prime Minister. Heading into July, dance fans are in for an absolute treat. On Tuesday, July 7th at 7:30 PM, the incredible Matthew Bourne brings his legendary production of The Car Man to MK. Then, we're swapping dance shoes for trench coats on Tuesday, July 14th at 7:30 PM with the gripping espionage thriller, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold. Want something for the whole family? The feel-good classic Annie is coming to town on Tuesday, July 21st at 7:30 PM. Bet your bottom dollar it's going to be a good one! And finally... closing out the summer with a massive bang on Thursday, August 27th at 7:30 PM, it's the ultimate crowd-pleaser... Dirty Dancing. Because nobody—and I mean nobody—puts Baby in a corner. Head over to the MK Theatre website to grab your tickets before they sell out!"

One with Amy Snudden - Bella from Single White Female

One with Amy Snudden - Bella from Single White Female The stage adaptation of the iconic 90s thriller film comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 21 –Sat 25 Apr, starring Kym Marsh and Lisa Faulkner. The World Premiere stage production of Single White Female is based on the iconic 90s psychological thriller and adapted by author, journalist and broadcaster Rebecca Reid. The show is embarking on a major UK and Ireland theatre tour, including performances at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 21 – Sat 25 April. Actor, TV presenter and singer Kym Marsh (Coronation Street, Waterloo Road, Abigail’s Party) stars alongside actor, TV presenter and chef Lisa Faulkner (Missing You, The Girl Before, Holby City), who returns to the stage for the first time in 21 years, in this bold and modern reimagining of the hit 1992 movie from Columbia Pictures and bestselling book, by John Lutz, that thrilled audiences worldwide and led a generation to fear a stiletto heel Joining Kym Marsh (Hedy) and Lisa Faulkner (Allie) on stage for the six-month tour are Andro as Graham, Jonny McGarrity as Sam and Amy Snudden as Bella. Understudies are Francesca McBride (Bella), Patrick McHugh (Graham and Sam) and Anna Ruben (Hedy and Allie). Allie is a recently divorced mum, balancing being a single parent with the launch of her tech start up. When she decides to advertise for a lodger to help make ends meet, the delightful Hedy offers her a lifeline. But as their lives intertwine, boundaries blur and a seemingly perfect arrangement begins to unravel with chilling consequences. Kym Marsh said: “I am so excited to be bringing this brilliant new play to theatres across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. I remember being totally gripped by the movie when I first saw it in the cinema and could never have imagined back then that I’d be starring in the world premiere of its life on stage. Get ready to be thrilled, shocked and entertained and watch out for those stiletto heels!” Lisa Faulkner said: “I’m delighted to be returning to the stage playing opposite the utterly fantastic Kym Marsh. I got chills watching Single White Female in the cinema back in 1992 so it’s a real thrill to be part of this bold new production. I cannot wait to bring this fascinating story to life and keep audiences around the UK on the edge of their seats!" Full of dark humour and sharp and suspenseful storytelling, this new play updates the original story to the age of social media and all that it brings, in a gripping tale of ambition, obsession, and the desperate need for belonging in an isolated world. Directed by Gordon Greenberg (Heart of Rock and Roll - Broadway, Guys & Dolls - West End, The Baker’s Wife - Menier, NYC) with Set and Costume Design by Morgan Large, Lighting by Jason Taylor, Sound and Composition by Max Pappenheim and from the producer of the hit stage adaptation of The Girl on the Train, Single White Female will captivate, shock, and explore just how far we’ll go to find – and keep – a family together.

One with T'pau Carol Decker

One with T'pau - Carol Decker Join Carol Decker & T’pau on their first full UK tour in a decade playing all their hits, fan favourites and songs from their forthcoming album Be Wonderful. T'pau burst onto the music scene in 1987 with the massive hit single Heart & Soul and  the follow up, China In Your Hand, stayed at No1 for five weeks - the longest serving No1 of the year and became one of the most iconic singles of the 1980s. Simultaneously, their debut album Bridge of Spies occupied the No.1 album slot for two weeks and went on to become a certified quadruple platinum in the UK - selling 1.2 million copies. Their own arena concerts followed, and the subsequent 1988 record Rage also went platinum.  T’Pau enjoy the exclusive title of holding three simultaneous No.1 slots; China No.1 in the singles charts, Bridge of Spies No.1 in the album charts and the China Remix at No.1 in the dance charts! T’Pau were nominated for five Brit Awards, an Ivor Novello Award , and won an ASCAP Award from the USA for Heart & Soul. tpau.co.uk/ [https://tpau.co.uk/]

One with Emily Lane - Cady Heron Mean Girls

One with Emily Lane - Cady Heron Mean Girls The cast is led by Faye Tozer (Steps; Strictly Come Dancing) as Ms Heron/Ms Norbury/Mrs George, Emily Lane (Frozen, Theatre Royal Drury Lane) as Cady Heron, Vivian Panka (Dear Evan Hansen, UK Tour) as Regina George, Sophie Pourret (Elf the Musical, Aldwych Theatre) as Karen Smith, and Kiara Dario (The Great Gatsby, London Coliseum) as Gretchen Wieners. The show also stars Georgie Buckland (The Devil Wears Prada, Dominion Theatre) as Janis Sarkisian, Max Gill (Charley's Aunt, Watermill Theatre) as Damian Hubbard, Karim Zeroual (CBBC; Strictly Come Dancing) as Kevin Ganatra and Joshua Elmore (La Traviata, Opera Holland Park) as Mr Duvall.  Also joining the cast are Charlie Barnard, Rebekah Bryant, Michael Dean-Wilson, Savannah French, Fergie Fraser, Thomas Gotobed, Jenny Huxley-Golden, Trisha Kumar, Sadie Levett, Arjun Mudahar, Jessie Odeleye, Stefanos Petri, Charlotte Pourret, Jack Rose, Tori Louise Ryan, Lillia Squires and Jayd'n Tyrone. Meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage. When Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs. MEAN GIRLS, the smash-hit musical comedy based on the iconic Paramount Pictures film of the same name, had its first West End performance at the Savoy Theatre on 5 June 2024, where it was seen by over 330,000 people and played until 8 June 2025. MEAN GIRLS recently took home the coveted ‘Best New Musical’ award at the 2025 WhatsOnStage Awards.  MEAN GIRLS had its world premiere in 2017 at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C and opened on Broadway in April 2018 at the August Wilson Theatre to ecstatic responses, where it played to packed houses. The show then went on a hugely successful US tour in 2019 and recently completed a second US tour. In addition, in 2024, Paramount Pictures released a new twist on the fan-favourite film from the comedic mind of Tina Fey with a fresh and fun re-telling of the story featuring sensational musical performances. The musical MEAN GIRLS has a book by Tina Fey, music and vocal arrangements by Jeff Richmond, lyrics by Nell Benjamin, direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw, scenic design by Scott Pask, costume design by Katrina Lindsay, lighting design by Kenneth Posner, sound design by Brian Ronan, hair design by Josh Marquette, musical supervision/vocal, dance, incidental and additional music arrangements by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, orchestrations by John Clancy and dance and incidental music arrangements by Glen Kelly.