Big Laughs, Bold Stories, Pirates & a Talking Cat, The Brewhouse’s New Season Has It All!
If you haven’t yet discovered The Brewhouse Arts Centre in Burton upon Trent, you’re in for a treat, and if you already know us, well, we’re about to raise the curtain on one of our most exciting seasons yet. From August to December 2025, our lively creative hub will be bursting with jaw-dropping theatre, live music, laugh-out-loud comedy, magical family shows, hands-on workshops, films, exhibitions, and a few surprises along the way.
This is your invitation to step inside a venue that truly does it all. Our 233-seat auditorium, comfy cinema, dance studios, gallery spaces, and meeting rooms are home to everything from professional productions and community showcases to art classes and private film screenings. You can even hire our spaces to bring your own creative ideas to life.
The Stage is Set – Here’s What’s Coming Up
Music lovers are spoilt for choice this season. On 17th October, the multi award-winning folk duo Ninebarrow take to the stage as part of Burton Folk Club’s 60th anniversary celebrations. With harmonies described by BBC Radio’s Mark Radcliffe as “like two halves of one voice,” Jon and Jay’s stunning performances are inspired by the landscapes and stories of the British Isles.
And if you love folk music, you’re in for a treat in November when acclaimed singer-songwriter Ellie Gowers graces our stage. Known for her captivating voice and intricate guitar work, Ellie weaves together traditional and contemporary folk influences to create songs that are as thought-provoking as they are beautiful.
The season also brings a host of irresistible tribute acts. November kicks off with the D Day Darlings on the 6th, followed by the Fleetwood Mac Songbook on the 7th and Floyd in the Flesh on the 8th. Mid-month, fresh from the Cavern, Beatles Complete bring their infectious energy on the 15th, and the year rounds off in true party style on 19th December with Word Up 80’s Christmas, an evening of high-energy anthems to dance the night away.
For those looking for something a little more daring, Absinthe, our brand-new cabaret night, makes its sparkling debut this October. Hosted by a fabulous line-up, this glitter-filled evening blends drag, burlesque, comedy, music, and everything in between. Expect big personalities, outrageous fun, and a night that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.
Bestselling author and broadcaster Charlie Connelly sails in on 14th November with Attention All Shipping – A Celebration of the Shipping Forecast, charting the quirky history of this much-loved broadcast.
Comedy is back in force with our Brew-ha-ha House Comedy Nights (3 Oct and 21 Nov), featuring top circuit comedians like Kate Martin, Cerys Nelmes, Matt Price, Samantha Day, Chris Brooker and Jules O’Brian. Plus, on 20th November, magician and comic James Phelan brings The Man Who Was Magic, an unforgettable blend of illusions and laughs.
Family Adventures Await
This season, little imaginations (and big ones too!) are in for a treat with two festive showstoppers. On 28th October, Puss in Boots struts onto our stage, a purr-fectly magical twist on the classic fairytale, packed with smoke, mirrors, clever puppetry, hidden trapdoors and even a working windmill!
Then in December, the fabulous Babbling Vagabonds sail back into town with Captain Sprout & the Christmas Pirates. From 15th–23rd December, join this swashbuckling crew for a festive adventure brimming with magical shadow puppetry, toe-tapping original songs, and heaps of audience participation.
More Than a Theatre
Our Brewhouse on Tour programme takes free family fun into local parks this summer, including the world premiere of TREES – A Tale of The Rootkin, co-commissioned with the National Forest and supported by Arts Council England.
Inside the building, you’ll find creative workshops for all ages, from pre-school movement to artist masterclasses, plus our much-loved art café for adults with additional needs and their carers. Our newly upgraded cinema screens an inspiring mix of films, and local amateur groups bring favourite shows like Shrek the Musical, Little Women, Carousel, Legally Blonde, and Beauty and the Beast Jr to life. So, whether you’re here to watch, create, or hire a space of your own, The Brewhouse is where Burton comes to life.
