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Best Plays 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.

22 Apr 2025 - 3 May 2025

Milton Keynes Theatre

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Ghost Stories at Milton Keynes Theatre

Ghost Stories

Join the lightly cynical parapsychologist Mr Goodman, whose life's work is dis-proving the tales of ghostly activity he investigates. Except there are three cases that have him flummoxed. This is the chillingly terrifying scream-fest Ghost Stories from Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, the men behind the darkly comic League of Gentlemen and the mind twister Derren Brown.

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors at Milton Keynes Theatre

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

The award-winning Horrible Histories heads out on tour in 2025 with their newest show based on everyone's favourite HH book; Terrible Tudors! Leaning into their brand message of 'history with the nasty bits left in' this newest jaunt will tackle the infamous Tudor dynasty, from Henry VIII's punch-up with the pop and predilection for murdering his wives, to Evil Elizabeth and the madness of the Spanish Armada, this is history - but not as you know it!

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!

25 Feb 2025 - 1 Mar 2025

Milton Keynes Theatre

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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.

The Girl On The Train at Milton Keynes Theatre

The Girl On The Train

Rachel Watson longs for a different life - the one she sees between a happy couple she watches on her commute. But when the woman suddenly disappears, Rachel finds herself wondering what lies beneath the bliss she's been longing for. Following a run in London this summer, don't miss this gripping adaptation of Paula Hawkin's international bestseller when it brings the thrilling, edge of your seat story to you.

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