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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!
This amateur production is presented in association with Concord Theatricals Ltd
See our full 2026-27 Season of Plays.
Please note that various themes may be distressing to some audiences. See our list of Content Warnings.
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Note: We cannot offer refunds, but you can exchange your tickets for another show date in advance of the date on your current tickets. To do so, please email [email protected]