Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing - as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites.

THE ROSES is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, based on the novel by Warren Adler.

Following on from the 1984 cult classic "This is Spinal Tap" the band reunite after a 15-year break for one final concert.

In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.

The Acoustic Ballroom's 20th Anniversary Special

The Acoustic Ballroom has been at the heart of the local music scene for nearly two decades! Since our legendary open mic night started in November 2005, we've hosted hundreds of acts — from first-time performers to seasoned professionals. The formula has always been simple: no amplification, no acts booked in advance. Whoever turns up gets a slot of two songs to perform whatever they want.  All styles are welcome, with a typical night ranging from folk and jazz, to blues, rock, poetry and original singer-songwriter material.

The Acoustic Ballroom is proud to present a selection of some of the finest artists to grace the stage over the years for our special 20th anniversary concert. Acts confirmed so far include:

Jackie Oates

Cold Harbour

Band of Hope

Dave King

PULSE specialise in playing the music of the legendary Pink Floyd.

They comprise seven experienced musicians who have been playing the music of Pink Floyd for a number of years. Reviews have described how they are not only musically brilliant but also how they get the sound of Pink Floyd absolutely nailed, with the magnificence of the guitar solo in 'Comfortably Numb' being a particular highlight and capacity audiences loving every note. The classic “Waters, Gilmour, Wright and Mason” line-up is supplemented by two superb female backing vocalists, one of whom was a backing singer with the UK’s 2018 Eurovision entry, and a saxophonist. They have put together a set to satisfy any Floyd fan with a selection of songs from “Dark Side of the Moon”, “Wish you Were Here”, “Animals”, “The Wall”, “The Division Bell” and other albums, including some from Pink Floyd’s early days of the late 1960s. The show is enhanced by images and videos projected onto a large screen behind the band. It really is the total Pink Floyd Tribute

Tom is a one-time tennis pro who, years ago, washed up on the holiday island of Fuerteventura. Now he’s the coach at a hotel resort, hitting countless balls over the net to tourists who come to escape their everyday lives.

Living an endless summer, Tom fills the emptiness inside with booze and brief affairs. He’s still kidding himself that he’s in paradise, but it is beginning to dawn on him that he’s wound up in hell. When he crosses paths with a particular tourist family, it seems he’s found an escape of his own.

Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder – shine a new light on Caravaggio in this dramatic biography…

Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before.

Multi-award-winning filmmakers David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky delve into the hidden narratives of Caravaggio’s life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art.

1 man (85 years old), 5 countries, 16 cities, 23 shows, 6 weeks. Will he make it home... or is this the end of the road?

One of the most recognisable figures in British comedy, John Cleese’s career spans six decades - from his early days with the Cambridge Footlights to co-founding Monty Python, co-creating Fawlty Towers, and writing and starring in the Oscar-nominated “A Fish Called Wanda”. His unique brand of black humour has made him a global icon and intergalactic treasure.

At the age of eighty five, John Cleese sets off on what might be his final European tour. This film is a wry, behind-the-scenes portrait of a comedy legend on the road, battling various ailments, chaotic travel, and his own stubborn refusal to stop.

JAZZ DIVA DUO – Fleur Stevenson and Rebecca Poole – take to the stage with an all-star band for a double dose of their favourite gems from the Great American Songbook.

Expect timeless classics made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday and more. Immerse yourself in the golden age of jazz with two charismatic performers – and real-life friends – who radiate joy, chemistry, and pure musical talent.

Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out... With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.

This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family and will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.

After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.

The Bootleg Shadows

We are delighted to welcome ‘The Bootleg Shadows’ [back by popular demand] to The Corn Exchange Wallingford.

‘The Bootleg Shadows’ perform a unique concert that encompasses the Shadows amazing career from 1960 up until the early 80s. Concert audiences are invited to relive fantastic hits such as Apache, Foot Tapper, Riders in The Sky , Atlantis, Wonderful Land, Kon Tiki, Cavatina, FBI plus some hit songs of “Cliff” and a few “wild cards” for good measure!

For anyone who loves the sounds of the 60's - and enjoys a few laughs on the way – ‘The Bootleg Shadows’ perform a unique tribute that has audiences humming the tunes and doing the Shadows famous 'walk' long after they have left the Theatre.