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Updated:Sunday, March 19, 2023
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Updated:Sunday, March 19, 2023

Felix Ungar, a highly neurotic newswriter is thrown out by his wife, and moves in with his friend Oscar Madison, a slovenly sportswriter. Despite Oscar’s problems – overspending, gambling, a poorly kept house – he seems to enjoy life. Felix, however, only finds purpose in pointing out his own and other people’s mistakes which proves extremely annoying to those around him. The play became a major Hollywood film and TV Series. Updated:Sunday, March 19, 2023
The Odd Couple

Felix Ungar, a highly neurotic newswriter is thrown out by his wife, and moves in with his friend Oscar Madison, a slovenly sportswriter. Despite Oscar’s problems – overspending, gambling, a poorly kept house – he seems to enjoy life. Felix, however, only finds purpose in pointing out his own and other people’s mistakes which proves extremely annoying to those around him. The play became a major Hollywood film and TV Series. Updated:Sunday, March 19, 2023

Updated:Sunday, March 19, 2023
Forthcoming

Updated:Sunday, March 19, 2023

  Lionel Bart’s much-loved musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story. 12 -14th July 2024.      Friday and Saturday evenings at 7.30pm Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2.30pm.     Updated:Monday, March 6, 2023
Oliver!

  Lionel Bart’s much-loved musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story. 12 -14th July 2024.      Friday and Saturday evenings at 7.30pm Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2.30pm.     Updated:Monday, March 6, 2023

“Bristling with lots of imaginative ideas, this is a bright, upbeat pantomime with a huge feel-good factor. Ben Crocker takes a new look at the old fairy tale and comes up with a winner. It’s good, traditional family fun with lots of laughs and a fast pace.” Western Morning News Updated:Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Cinderella

“Bristling with lots of imaginative ideas, this is a bright, upbeat pantomime with a huge feel-good factor. Ben Crocker takes a new look at the old fairy tale and comes up with a winner. It’s good, traditional family fun with lots of laughs and a fast pace.” Western Morning News Updated:Wednesday, February 22, 2023

In November each year the Wellington Theatre Company, located at the Belfrey Theatre, hosts a Drama Festival, for both Adults and Youth, aimed at encouraging Amateur Drama in Shropshire and beyond. Both Full Length and One Act Plays can be entered. All entries to the Festival will be adjudicated. Companies who are familiar with Festivals will be well aware of the benefits resulting from an assessment by an experienced eye. Youth drama groups, in particular, can gain immeasurably from adjudication. Updated:Thursday, February 23, 2023
50th Wellington Drama Festival

In November each year the Wellington Theatre Company, located at the Belfrey Theatre, hosts a Drama Festival, for both Adults and Youth, aimed at encouraging Amateur Drama in Shropshire and beyond. Both Full Length and One Act Plays can be entered. All entries to the Festival will be adjudicated. Companies who are familiar with Festivals will be well aware of the benefits resulting from an assessment by an experienced eye. Youth drama groups, in particular, can gain immeasurably from adjudication. Updated:Thursday, February 23, 2023

Hilarious antics ensue as TWO sets of identical twins romp around the island, constantly being mistaken for each other with nobody apparently able to work it out until it’s almost too late! This year is the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s earliest comedy in the First Folio of 1623. Updated:Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Comedy of Errors

Hilarious antics ensue as TWO sets of identical twins romp around the island, constantly being mistaken for each other with nobody apparently able to work it out until it’s almost too late! This year is the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s earliest comedy in the First Folio of 1623. Updated:Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Little Shop of Horrors is a delectable sci-fi horror musical with an electrifying 1960s pop/rock score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith. Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director) at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk Updated:Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors is a delectable sci-fi horror musical with an electrifying 1960s pop/rock score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith. Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director) at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk Updated:Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Join hot-headed D’Artagnan as he travels to Paris full of childish excitement and misplaced bravado to become a Musketeer! Will things go to plan? It’s unlikely. An energetic retelling of the classic Alexander Dumas novel suitable for all ages. Updated:Saturday, May 14, 2022
The Three Musketeers

Join hot-headed D’Artagnan as he travels to Paris full of childish excitement and misplaced bravado to become a Musketeer! Will things go to plan? It’s unlikely. An energetic retelling of the classic Alexander Dumas novel suitable for all ages. Updated:Saturday, May 14, 2022

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Tickets can now be purchased online via our new ticket booking system:- The traditional methods are also still available:- info.belfrey@gmail.com. Updated:Saturday, October 1, 20220January 15, 2015

Online Booking

The Belfrey Theatre is now on Twitter!!  Follow us on Twitter: Get the inside-scoop as soon as it happens in 280 characters or less by following The Belfrey Theatre on Twitter. You’ll be able to stay connected with us about Forthcoming Wellington Theatre Company Productions + all things Belfrey!!      @BelfreyTheatre   Updated:Wednesday, March 13, 20190November 9, 2014

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70 Years of Theatre
The 1940’s 1940- Nine Till Six 1941– Meet the Family 1942– Ladies in Retirement 1943– Happy Days, If Four Walls Told 1944– Candied Peel, To Kill a Cat 1945- The Blue Goose, Quiet Wedding 1946- Double Door, Nothing but the Truth 1947- Last Mrs. Cheyney, Such Things Happen 1948- The Silver Chord, Grand National Night 1949- Lady from Edinburgh, Pink String and Sealing Wax The 1950’s  1950- Chiltern Hundreds, Rose without a Thorn 1951- A Murder has been Arranged, Young Wives Tale 1952- School for Spinsters, Treasure Hunt 1953- One Wild Oat,  Glad Tidings 1954- Nine Till Six, Suspect 1955- […]0January 18, 2011

70 Years of Past Productions

The building that is now the Belfrey Theatre was originally part of the Prince’s Street Infants School.  Josie Grant, the guiding light of the Wellington Theatre Company (established in 1939), was keen to find a permanent home for the company having produced plays at various venues in and around Wellington, including: The Grammar School, Drill Hall and Charlton Arms Hotel.  After the Prince’s Street School closed, the Belfrey Arts Trust was established and purchased the school buildings from the local Authority for just £1.  Legend has it that the Belfrey name was taken when Jose said of the project “I […]0January 18, 2011

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    • Mar 2023
      • The Three Musketeers
        March 30, 2023 7:30 pm - April 1, 2023 7:30 pm
    • Jul 2023
      • Little Shop of Horrors
        July 7, 2023 7:30 pm - July 9, 2023 2:30 pm
    • Nov 2023
      • Comedy of Errors
        November 2, 2023 7:30 pm - November 4, 2023 7:30 pm
      • 50th Wellington Drama Festival
        November 4, 2023 7:30 pm - November 11, 2023 7:30 pm
    • Jan 2024
      • Cinderella
        January 26, 2024 7:30 pm - February 4, 2024 2:30 pm
    • Apr 2024
      • The Odd Couple
        April 18, 2024 7:30 pm - April 20, 2024 7:30 pm
    • Jul 2024
      • Oliver!
        July 12, 2024 7:30 pm - July 14, 2024 2:30 pm
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