Since it opened in 1975, The Gordon Craig Theatre has been wowing audiences from Stevenage and across the home counties with the huge variety of entertainment it offers. The 501-seat auditorium offers theatre-goers an unrivalled range of performances to choose from, including plays, pantomimes, opera and dance recitals, as well as one-night variety-music shows. Meanwhile, the Concert Hall has an exciting programme of comedy and live music. Jimmy Carr, Jethro, Dionne Warwick and Lesley Garrett are some of the many sold-out performances the 1,200-seat auditorium has played host to. The Gordon Craig Theatre and Concert Hall have something for the whole family!
Full List of What’s On
Live Music
More Info about Legend – The Music of Bob Marley
Legend – The Music of Bob Marley Reggae for the World When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. The…
More Info about The Searchers Experience
Spencer James was the lead vocalist and guitarist with 60s legends The Searchers for 37 years before the band’s retirement in 2019. The Searchers reached…
More Info about 21st Century Tennessee
The ultimate must-see modern day country show, combining all your favourite contemporary artists and hits into one phenomenal live show! Get ready to experience the…
More Info about Musicals:The Ultimate Live Band
Sweeney Entertainments and Sisco Entertainment proudly present Musicals – The Ultimate Live Band Sing-Along See the show? YOU are the show! Get ready to unleash…
More Info about Vintage Boys Rock ‘N’ Roll Show
THE VINTAGE BOYS Rock ‘n’ Roll Show Bringing the 50s and 60s into the 21st Century Re-live the sounds of the 50’s & 60’s as…
More Info about Wild Boys
Sweeney Entertainments presents Wild Boys The N°1 tribute to the music of the 80’s. Wild Boys are widely recognised as the best LIVE 80s band…
More Info about Best of Queen
Sweeney Entertainments present: THE BEST OF QUEEN Get ready to Break Free with the UK’s biggest Queen Tribute band – Majesty, in a brand-new show…
More Info about Fastlove
FASTLOVE The George Michael Tribute Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration! With a brand-new show for 2023. Make…
Comedy
More Info about Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up
Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up After selling out 110 dates across the UK and Europe, Simon Brodkin, the world-famous prankster, Lee Nelson creator and most-watched British…
More Info about An Evening with Laurel and Hardy
JOIN NEIL BRAND, COMPOSER, WRITER, BROADCASTER, MUSICIAN WITH HIS ALL-NEW SHOW ABOUT THE IMMORTAL COMEDY DUO. Neil Brand is acclaimed as a world expert on…
More Info about Babatunde Aléshé
Live Nation & UTC Group Presents Babatunde Aléshé: Baba’s Comedy Playground – Plus Special Guests BABA’S COMEDY PLAYGROUND: Join multi-award-winning comic sensation Babatunde Aléshé as…
More Info about Ben Elton
BEN ELTON AUTHENTIC STUPIDITY Following the huge success of Ben Elton’s critically acclaimed sold-out UK tour in 2019, which marked his return to live comedy…
More Info about Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
Chambers Touring Ltd Presents JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back…
More Info about An Evening with Andy Hamilton
An Evening With Andy Hamilton In an intimate evening of comic reflection, reminiscence, and revelation, award-winning writer and comedian Andy Hamilton looks back over his…
More Info about Carl Hutchinson – Today Years Old
Carl Hutchinson – Today Years Old What has quickly became an annual tradition. Carl is back for a third consecutive back-to-back tour. His storytelling skills…
More Info about Frank Skinner: 30 Years of Dirt
Following a sell-out UK and Ireland Spring tour, and after announcing a third run in London’s West End at The Gielgud Theatre, comic legend Frank…
Family
More Info about Musicals:The Ultimate Live Band
Sweeney Entertainments and Sisco Entertainment proudly present Musicals – The Ultimate Live Band Sing-Along See the show? YOU are the show! Get ready to unleash…
More Info about Rare Productions: Annie
Rare Productions Presents: ANNIE With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930’s New York…
More Info about The New Adventures of Peter Pan
Soar to Neverland in this high-flying Pantomime adventure Take to the skies with Peter, Wendy and Tinker Bell as the Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage presents…
More Info about The Smartest Giant in Town
A Little Angel Theatre and Fierylight co-production Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant…
More Info about Taylormania
Ellis Live Presents TAYLORMANIA – TAYLOR SWIFT ERAS TRIBUTE CONCERT An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of…
More Info about The Dinosaur That Pooped
THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED A ROCK SHOW Brand New for 2025! When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they…
More Info about Bing’s Birthday
Join @BingBunny and his friends as they get ready to celebrate his special day in the brand-new live stage show, Bing’s Birthday! Come along, dress…
Pantomime
More Info about The New Adventures of Peter Pan
Soar to Neverland in this high-flying Pantomime adventure Take to the skies with Peter, Wendy and Tinker Bell as the Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage presents…
Variety
More Info about 21st Century Tennessee
The ultimate must-see modern day country show, combining all your favourite contemporary artists and hits into one phenomenal live show! Get ready to experience the…
More Info about RevPro Wrestling: British J Cup
RevPro British J Cup 2024 Saturday September 28th 8 of the best will battle it out for the prestigious, internationally recognised British J Cup as…
More Info about Sundown
In aid of Sri Lankan children financial support (scholarship) for education Artists from Sri Lanka Band News with Sarith Surith Artists: ; Senanayake Weraliyadda, Miss…
More Info about Christie Cavalcade
Christie Cavalcade – A tribute to Reginald Dixon MBE Join us for an afternoon of cinema nostalgia, as our talented musicians transport you back in…
More Info about An Evening of Burlesque
AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END A night of laughter, cabaret, mystery, and glamour! Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating…
More Info about Fairytale of New York
Fairytale of New York After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back with an even bigger production for 2024. From the…
More Info about Christie Organ Showcase!
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon featuring two organists (John Mann and Michael Wooldridge) with over 100 years combined in Showbusiness! This dynamic duo will…
More Info about The Smartest Giant in Town
A Little Angel Theatre and Fierylight co-production Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant…
Spoken Word/Audience With
More Info about An Evening with Laurel and Hardy
JOIN NEIL BRAND, COMPOSER, WRITER, BROADCASTER, MUSICIAN WITH HIS ALL-NEW SHOW ABOUT THE IMMORTAL COMEDY DUO. Neil Brand is acclaimed as a world expert on…
More Info about An Evening with Andy Hamilton
An Evening With Andy Hamilton In an intimate evening of comic reflection, reminiscence, and revelation, award-winning writer and comedian Andy Hamilton looks back over his…
More Info about Steve Backshall’s Ocean
Steve Backshall’s Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet – and a great way to learn more about what…
More Info about Simon Reeve: To The Ends of The Earth
Simon is an author and TV presenter, and one of the world’s most adventurous travellers. His unique brand of documentary film-making combines travel and adventure…
More Info about The Makings of a Murderer 2
The Makings of a Murderer 2 – The Real Manhunter Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a…
More Info about Jason Fox – Life At The Limit
Ex-special forces soldier, star of TV’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, Inside The Real Narcos and author of The Number One Bestseller Battle Scars; Jason Fox…
More Info about Ben Fogle – Wild
Nigel McIntyre & Gareth Watson Presents BEN FOGLE : WILD UK TOUR 2025 “Adventures, expeditions, and journeys have helped shape and mould me. They have…
More Info about Nick Stapleton – Scammers
How to Beat Scammers with Nick Stapleton From BBC’s Scam Interceptors – The live tour Nick Stapleton is an expert investigative journalist and for over…
Drama
More Info about Mothers of the Brides
3 Mothers. 3 Brides. 3 Weddings. How will they get through it without a funeral? From the writers of the hit comedies Hormonal Housewives and…
Dance
More Info about Beyond the Veil
Celebrating the timeless art of Belly Dancing: from ancient roots to modern mastery and fusion dance. Tickets £18.00 – all tickets are inclusive of a…
More Info about Swan Lake
Imperial Classical Ballet ® presents Swan Lake – a timeless ballet with exquisite dancing Featuring live Orchestra with over 30 musicians After last year’s success,…
More Info about Dancemania 2024
Dancemania 2024 DanceMania’s fantastic annual showcase of outstanding local talent is back for another year! Enjoy this exhilarating dance show with performances from around the…
More Info about Man in The Mirror
Man in the Mirror – A Tribute to Michael Jackson Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of…
More Info about Anton Du Beke at the Musicals
Anton Du Beke at the Musicals Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage in 2025. With his live band,…
More Info about Giovanni – The Last Dance
Giovanni – The Last Dance Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns in 2025 with his tour ‘The Last Dance’. The 2021 Strictly champion and…
More Info about Kai Widdrington – Evolution
Strictly Theatre Co. and Rock You Productions present – Kai Widdrington – Evolution Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington is set to dazzle audiences across…
Sport
More Info about RevPro Wrestling: British J Cup
RevPro British J Cup 2024 Saturday September 28th 8 of the best will battle it out for the prestigious, internationally recognised British J Cup as…
Community Events
More Info about Sundown
In aid of Sri Lankan children financial support (scholarship) for education Artists from Sri Lanka Band News with Sarith Surith Artists: ; Senanayake Weraliyadda, Miss…
More Info about Just FX Pyro Course
This pyro course is being hosted by The Gordon Craig Theatre, in partnership with Just FX and The Association of Stage Pyrotechnicians. This practical, one-day…
More Info about Beyond the Veil
Celebrating the timeless art of Belly Dancing: from ancient roots to modern mastery and fusion dance. Tickets £18.00 – all tickets are inclusive of a…
More Info about Rare Productions: Annie
Rare Productions Presents: ANNIE With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930’s New York…
More Info about Dancemania 2024
Dancemania 2024 DanceMania’s fantastic annual showcase of outstanding local talent is back for another year! Enjoy this exhilarating dance show with performances from around the…
