A BUNCH OF AMATEURS

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.

Content warning: Contains some strong language.

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

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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: For evening performances, parking is available for free at Waitrose from 6pm until 11pm (Lower Ground and Ground Floors only) – access via the road next to Lidl. Parking is also available in the side roads around the Miller Theatre. For matinée performances only, parking for up to three hours is available at Morrisons car park on Harestone Valley Road. Please note: Due to reasons beyond our control we can no longer offer parking at Croudace on Tupwood Lane.

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 day 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

A BUNCH OF AMATEURS

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

Cast

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