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A sharp, fearless dive into the chaos of youth, identity, and everything in between — *BOYS* by Ella Hickson hits hard and doesn’t hold back. Raw, electric, and uncomfortably real, this is theatre that grabs you and refuses to let go. 🎭🔥

“A raw, funny and deeply affecting piece of theatre that stays with you.” BOYS is now playing at The Kings Arms— but with just two weeks left, time is running out to catch it. Blending sharp humour with unflinching honesty, BOYS dives into masculinity, friendship, and the things we leave unsaid. Audiences have been packed in night after night, drawn in by its intimacy and emotional punch. This is your chance to see the show everyone’s been talking about. Don’t miss out—secure your tickets while you still can. See you there.

The Kings Present our first show of the season: *SHEILA’S ISLAND* by Tim Firth Directed by Colin Connor Lord of the Flies meets The Office in the middle of a lake. When four middle-managers from Pennine Mineral Water trade their power suits for walking boots, a corporate team-building exercise in the Lake District spirals into a hilarious, fog-drenched disaster. Stranded on a tiny island in Derwentwater with nothing but one soggy sausage, a dying mobile phone, and a spatula for a weapon, Team C must navigate more than just the murky water. As the cold sets in and the rescue boats fail to appear, the thin veneer of office politeness shatters. Sheila’s cryptic crossword "logic" has left them shipwrecked, Denise’s sarcasm turns lethal, Julie’s over-packed rucksack becomes a battlefield, and Fay is just trying to commune with the birds. Sheila’s Island is a razor-sharp comedy about what happens when "synergy" is replaced by survival and the most dangerous thing on the island isn't th

A Daring One-Man Performance Starring West End's Colin Connor Directed by Olivier Award-Winner David Thacker This December, experience Charles Dickens’ timeless classic as you've never seen it before. Rising Moon Productions and Form and Pressure present an intimate, powerful adaptation at the iconic King’s Arms Theatre, Salford. Fresh from London's West End and The Old Vic, actor Colin Connor performs over 30 characters in a breathtaking 90-minute tour-de-force. Adapted and directed by Olivier Award-winner David Thacker, this production uses only Dickens' original text, honouring the author's own tradition of public readings. This is world-class, heartfelt theatre, made accessible for the entire community.

By Charles Dickens A Daring One-Man Performance Starring West End's Colin Connor Directed by Olivier Award-Winner David Thacker This December, experience Charles Dickens’ timeless classic as you've never seen it before. Rising Moon Productions and Form and Pressure present an intimate, powerful adaptation at the iconic King’s Arms Theatre, Salford. Fresh from London's West End and The Old Vic, actor Colin Connor performs over 30 characters in a breathtaking 90-minute tour-de-force. Adapted and directed by OlivierAward-winner David Thacker, this production uses only Dickens' original text, honouring the author's own tradition of public readings. This is world-class, heartfelt theatre, made accessible for the entire community. Why You Can't Miss This Show- *ONE ACTOR, 30+ CHARACTERS: A showcase of theatrical daring from a master performer. *WORLD-CLASS TALENT, LOCAL VENUE: See an Olivier-winning director and West End star's work in an intimate pub theatre. *AFFORDABLE & ACCESSIBLE: