The McMillan Theatre

15/06/2026

📣 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Introducing ’ELEANOR DAVIS’

We are super excited to welcome the lovely ’Eleanor to our cast this year as she makes her McMillan panto debut as ‘ALICE FITZWARREN’ in this year’s sparkling production of ‘DICK WHITTINGTON’

With her sweet voice and youthful personality ‘ALICE FITZWARREN’ is the perfect role for this talented young lady and we look forward to welcoming her into our panto family this Christmas!

So join Eleanor, along with the rest of our incredible cast in this Purr-fect family pantomime adventure!!

🎭 Dick Whittington
📍 The McMillan Theatre, Bridgwater, Somerset
📅 11th - 30th December 2026
☎️ 01278 556677
🖥️ https://www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/dick-whittington/

15/06/2026

🎭 What’s On This Week at McMillan
✨ Two unmissable big-screen events this week!

🎬 NT Live: The Pl***oy of the Western World
📅 16 June 2026 - 6.30pm
Starring Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke & Siobhán McSweeney in this darkly funny tale of secrets, fame and chaos at a small-town pub.

💃 Riverdance – 25th Anniversary Show
📅 19 June 2026 - 7pm
Experience the global phenomenon like never before with stunning dance, music, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

✨ Two unmissable big-screen events this week!

🎟 Book now at McMillan Theatre: https://www.mcmillantheatre.com/whats-on/

12/06/2026

📣 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

From Prince Charming to our leading man!!
We are pleased to welcome back ‘KIRKBY STEPHEN’ who will be taking on the title role of ‘DICK WHITTINGTON’.

This will be Kirkby’s second year with us in panto land having played the handsome ‘Prince Charming’ in last year’s ’CINDERELLA’. And we’re really excited to see him bring his cheeky charm to this leading role!

So join him along with the rest of our incredible cast this Christmas in this Purr-fect family pantomime adventure!!

🎭 Dick Whittington
📍 The McMillan Theatre, Bridgwater, Somerset
📅 11th - 30th December 2026
☎️ 01278 556677
🖥️ https://www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/dick-whittington/

11/06/2026

⭐️ 6 MONTHS UNTIL OPENING NIGHT!!! ⭐️

More cast announcements coming tomorrow!!

🎟️ Book Now!! For the purr-fect family pantomime adventure!

🎭 DICK WHITTINGON
📍 The McMillan Theatre, Bridgwater, Somerset
📅 11th - 30th December 2026
☎️ 01278 556677
🖥️ https://www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/dick-whittington/

11/06/2026

🎩🐱 SHOUT OUT! The Cat in the Hat is coming to The McMillan Theatre!

Experience the mischief and mayhem of this acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat on 27–28 June.

Packed with laughs, surprises, and adventure, it’s the perfect first theatre experience for children aged 3+ and fun for the whole family!

📅 27–28 June
📍 The McMillan Theatre
🎟️ https://www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/dr-seuss-the-cat-in-the-hat/

10/06/2026

09/06/2026

🎸 NEW SHOW ON SALE NOW 🎸

✨ The Magic of The Beatles
📅 19 November 2026

Come together, right now, for a spectacular celebration of the greatest band of all time!

The Magic of The Beatles brings the music, energy, humour and excitement of John, Paul, George and Ringo to life in an unforgettable live concert experience. Featuring an incredible cast who look and sound just like the Fab Four, this is your chance to relive the magic of Beatlemania.

🎶 Sing along to timeless classics including:
• She Loves You
• A Hard Day’s Night
• Help!
• Hey Jude
• Here Comes the Sun
• Get Back
…and many more chart-topping hits!

Playing to ecstatic sell-out audiences around the world, this sensational show takes you on a magical musical journey through the golden age of pop music.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now – don't miss your chance to experience an evening of crowd-pleasing, million-selling, solid-gold memories. https://www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/the-magic-of-the-beatles/

Book today and Let It Be!

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

🎭 What’s On This Week at The McMillan Theatre? 🎶
https://www.mcmillantheatre.com/whats-on/

✨ FAME The Musical
📅 10–12 June 2026
Bridgwater College Musical Theatre Students present the smash-hit musical FAME! Follow a group of Performing Arts students as they chase their dreams through friendship, love, heartbreak, and ambition. Packed with unforgettable songs and high-energy dance numbers.

🎶 A Night To Remember – Motown Show
📅 13 June 2026
Back by popular demand! Featuring Bizzi Dixon and The Motown Divas, this feel-good show brings the greatest Motown hits to life.

💃 Craig Revel Horwood – Revelations: Songs Boys Don’t Sing
📅 14 June 2026
Join Craig Revel Horwood for an evening of songs, stories, Strictly secrets, laughter, and glamour.

🎟️ Don’t miss a fantastic week of live entertainment at The McMillan Theatre!

06/06/2026

📣 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣

Bridgwater’s very own ‘KRAZY KEV’ is back! Along with his cute and cheeky sidekick ‘DINKY DINO!’

After playing the role of ‘Baron Hardup’ in last year’s ‘Cinderella’, Kev will be bringing his own touch of crazy comedy and magic to the role of the lovable and eccentric ‘ALDERMAN FITZWARREN’ in this year’s ‘DICK WHITTINGTON’ along with his best friend Dinky!

‘Krazy Kev and Dinky’ have become a regular festive feature at the McMillan Theatre and are loved by our audiences both young and old!

So join them, along with the rest of our incredible cast this Christmas in this ‘Purr-fect family pantomime adventure!!’

🎭 Dick Whittington
📍 The McMillan Theatre, Bridgwater, Somerset
📅 11th - 30th December 2026
☎️ 01278 556677
🖥️ https://www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/dick-whittington/