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Best Plays This Spring

in Milton Keynes

War Horse at Milton Keynes Theatre

War Horse

The stunning international smash hit and audience favourite War Horse gallops back onto stages across the country. Based on Michael Morpurgo's heartbreaking novel and featuring the incredible talents of South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company, War Horse has conquered the globe with its breathtaking fusion of drama and innovative awe-inspiring puppetry.

Murder on the Orient Express at Milton Keynes Theatre

Murder on the Orient Express

Since its publication in 1934, Agatha Christie's iconic locomotive whodunnit Murder On The Orient Express has thrilled and chilled readers and audiences with subsequent stage/screen adaptations over the decades, including a Hollywood blockbuster or two. In a new staging by Ken Ludwig, director Lucy Bailey and Firey Angel Productions don't miss this elegant tale of murder and mystery as it pulls into town on this much anticipated new tour!

An Inspector Calls at Milton Keynes Theatre

An Inspector Calls

Often referred to as the definitive staging of JB Priestley's drawing-room drama, this production from London's National Theatre is on tour this year - bringing the masterpiece to you. Debuting in 1992, this iteration has been seen all over the world, scooping awards with each revival. Original director Stephen Daldry (The Hours, Billy Elliot) returns for this jaunt, showcasing his innate understanding of the literary classic.

May 20 - 24, 2025

Milton Keynes Theatre

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Picture You Dead at Milton Keynes Theatre

Picture You Dead

The late Queen's favourite literary detective, DSI Roy Grace is back in this brand new adaptation of Peter James' novel, marking Grace's seventh stage outing! In Picture You Dead, join Grace as he finds himself delving into the gentrified world of fine art, where appearances are not what they seem...