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A BUNCH OF AMATEURS

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by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman
From the original story by Jonathan Gershfield and John Ross

17 – 26 September 2026 at 7.45pm;
Matinée: Saturday 19 September at 2.30pm

Tickets:£16 (Tickets available at the end of July)

Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford – only to find that this is not the birthplace of the Bard, but a sleepy Suffolk village. And instead of Kenneth Branagh and Dame Judi Dench, the cast are a bunch of amateurs trying to save their theatre from developers. Jefferson’s monstrous ego, vanity and insecurity are tested to the limit by the enthusiastic am-dram thespians. As acting worlds collide and Jefferson’s career implodes, he discovers some truths about himself – along with his inner Lear!

“Terrific comedy packed with killer comic dialogue… plenty of twists and turns” – WhatsOnStage

Group Booking: 10 tickets available for the price of 9.
For tickets of more than 20 please contact the Box Office on 01883 349850 (Monday to Saturday, 10am–1pm). Group bookings can be made earlier than the onsale date by calling the Box Office.

This amateur production of ‘A Bunch of Amateurs’ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. concordtheatricals.co.uk

Cast

Jefferson Steele | tbc
Dorothy Nettle | tbc
Jessica Steele | tbc
Nigel Dewbury | tbc
Mary Plunkett | tbc
Denis Dobbins | tbc
Lauren Bell | tbc

Directed by David Purcell

Refunds and exchanges: Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets for sold-out shows may be returned to the Box Office for resale but this cannot be guaranteed.

Access Information: Not all seats are suitable for patrons who have mobility requirements and/or use a mobility aid. Please contact the Box Office if you have specific access requirements to ensure your comfort and enjoyment while at the theatre. Hearing loops are available from the front of house staff.

Parking is available in the side roads around the Miller Theatre. Due to reasons beyond our control, we can no longer offer parking at Croudace on Tupwood Lane. We are working on a solution.

Pre-theatre meal offer: Crown & Pepper is offering Miller Theatre audiences 15% off all food and drink, on presentation of their ticket. This must be the same night as your ticket is valid for and drink is only discounted when purchased with food. They are situated next door to the theatre and more details can be found on their website: crownandpepper.co.uk/caterham