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3-12 SEPTEMBER 2026  Book Tickets

Cold Comfort Farm

by Paul Doust, adapted from the novel by Stella Gibbons.

In this classic comedy set in the early 1930s, orphaned Flora Poste "possesses every art and grace save that of earning her own living”, so decides to live with her eccentric relatives, the Starkadders, at Cold Comfort Farm. Forceful and organised, she decides to impose order on their chaotic lives. This is a story full of incident and larger-than-life characters, including a doddery old farm hand obsessed with his cows, a fire-and-brimstone preacher, and a forbidding matriarch who once saw something nasty in the woodshed.

A rollicking romp to kick off our 80th season at Progress. 

British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation performance on Tuesday 8 September at 7.30pm
Relaxed performance on Saturday, 12 September at 2.30 pm

 

Sunday 6 September, Gala Matinee — Afternoon Tea Included

Make your Sunday truly special with our Gala Matinee performance, followed by a delightful afternoon tea and a glass of fizz alongside the cast. Join us as we continue the Wedding celebrations from the show and raise a glass to 80 wonderful years of Progress Theatre. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a great performance and an afternoon of celebration — book your ticket now, as spaces for this special event are limited!

 

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Freelance Assistant Youth Drama Facilitator at Progress Youth Theatre

Progress Youth Theatre has been running workshops for young theatre-makers and aspiring actors for over 75 years. We are recruiting for a dynamic and positive freelance assistant youth drama facilitator to assist the lead facilitator with the following groups from September 2026:

• Floodlights Group (School years: 9, 10, & 11) on Mondays 5pm – 7pm
• Blinders Group (School years: 12 & 13) Mondays 8pm – 10pm

Closing date: 13 August at 10am

Interviews are anticipated to take place between 5pm-8pm on the following dates: 24-27 August 2026

See full details of the role and how to apply >