Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is set to sparkle in 2026 with a line-up that includes musical magic, family favourites and unforgettable one-night shows.

Leading the charge is the brilliantly chaotic Christmas Carol Goes Wrong (Tue 3 – Sat 7 Feb) promising festive mayhem and laugh-out-loud mischief for all ages. Younger theatregoers will be delighted by the return of The Tiger Who Came to Tea (Fri 27 – Sat 28 Feb) bringing Judith Kerr’s timeless tale to life with irresistible charm. For drama lovers, The Beekeeper of Aleppo (Tue 3 – Sat 7 Mar) offers a powerful and moving adaptation of the bestselling novel, while the spectacular Barnum (Tue 24 – Sat 28 Mar) rolls into town with breathtaking circus flair and show-stopping numbers.

Alongside these major productions, the Waterside hosts a series of standout one-night events guaranteed to make an impression. Relive the best hits of Michael Jackson all over again with Michael Starring Ben (Sun 25 Jan), enjoy an evening of stories and footballing insight from the legendary Harry Redknapp (Tue 10 Feb), and experience the majesty of live orchestral music as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra fills the auditorium with world-class sound.

Vibrant, varied and unmissable—this season at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. Take your seats and prepare to be entertained….

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Competition Time: Step into a world of deception, desire and deadly ambition

Tom Ripley is a nobody—scraping by in New York, forging signatures, telling little white lies—until a chance encounter changes everything.

The ten-strong ensemble cast is led by Ed McVey (The Crown) as Tom Ripley, Bruce Herbelin-Earle (Netflix’s Free Rein) as Dickie Greenleaf, and EastEnders regular and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Maisie Smith as Marge Sherwood.

For your chance to win 2x tickets to The Talented Mr Ripley on Mon 26 Jan at 7.30pm, simply answer the following question:

The Talented Mr Ripley was written by

1. Roald Dahl
2. Patricia Highsmith
3. K Rowling

Email Coralie at coralie@chilternviewmagazines.co.uk by Friday 16^th January 2026.