BRINGING UNIQUE & EXCITING THEATRE
TO BANBURY & NORTH OXFORDSHIRE

In September 2025, the cast of ATC's Cinderella: A Musical Pantomime reunited to perform at the St Mary’s Variety Show in memory of the wonderful Marilyn Fairbairn. We had an absolute blast performing two of our favourite numbers from our hit May Pantomime, and it was such a joy to share the stage again. This performance also kicked off the start of Avocet Theatre Company’s 10th Anniversary celebrations! 🎉

Banbury Beings introduces Avocet Theatre Company A Banbury BID community project funded by Chiltern Railways Concept, artwork and film by ThomFong https://www.thomfong.com Interviews and filming by Banbury BID https://www.banburybid.com Avocet Theatre Company (ATC) is an award-winning charity and amateur theatre run entirely by volunteers who do it for the love of theatre. They are dedicated to producing high-quality, inclusive, and engaging performances. From musicals and pantomimes to podcasts and showcases, they provide opportunities for performers of all ages and experience levels to develop their skills and confidence. They are committed to making theatre accessible—not just for those on stage, but for the wider community through their productions, workshops, and outreach projects. Visit their website https://www.avocettheatre.co.uk Follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/avocettheatrecompany ----------------------------------------------- The Banbury Beings Project is a heart-warming initiative by Banbury BID, proudly funded by Chiltern Railways. It celebrates the spirit of our town by showcasing 12 incredible local groups that support Banbury’s health and wellbeing. Featuring vibrant illustrations by ThomFong, the artworks showcase 12 remarkable groups that support the wider community of Banbury. Each artwork is accompanied by a short video created by ThomFong using interviews conducted by Banbury BID. Capturing these fantastic groups of staff and volunteers, who offer everything from helping us to feel less lonely, to learning and developing new skills, and providing life saving support. Join us in celebrating some of the wonderful communities of Banbury! For more information, please contact Banbury BID at info@banburybid.com Banbury BID is a local organisation supporting businesses in Banbury, they are dedicated to enhancing our town centre through community engagement and collaboration. ThomFong is a design and strategy consultancy that collaborates with individuals, communities, and brands to create products and experiences that matter.

Nurse Bedpan (Ben Coleman) and Sir Lancelot (Alfie Blackwell) pay a visit to the Banbury Christmas Lights Switch on in November 2021 to promote Avocet Theatre Company's pantomime, Robin Hood!

Avocet Theatre Company presents The Love Potion Medley from our March 2022 production of Robin Hood! www.AvocetTheatre.co.uk

Tickets for Robin Hood are available at www.AvocetTheatre.co.uk/tickets Take a peak inside the rehearsal room of Avocet Theatre Company's upcoming pantomime - Robin Hood! The show is coming to Banbury from Thursday 17th to Saturday 19th March 2022 and you're not going to want to miss it! 7.30pm Nightly (plus 2.30pm on Saturday 19th March) Socially Distanced Seating on 17th March Wykham Theatre, Wykham Park Academy, Ruskin Road, Banbury, OX16 9HY Tickets available now at: www.AvocetTheatre.co.uk/tickets

When Lockdown began in March 2020, Avocet Theatre Company were determined to prove that 'Coronavirus Can't Stop Creativity'. With us (hopefully!) heading back to rehearsals this month, we wanted to take a look back on the incredible achievements we have had these past 15 months whilst celebrating the wonderful and talented people involved! Enjoy!

Some clips from Avocet Theatre Company's 2018 variety show - The Not So Royal Variety Performance. These clips were compiled to inspire people for ATC's Lockdown variety show - The Virtual Variety Show.

Donate to ATC and Local Food Banks at: www.JustGiving.com/crowdfunding/ATC Avocet Theatre Company are proud to release this feast of festive fun! Featuring comedy, music and dancing, this Christmas variety show is sure to get you in to the Christmas spirit whilst supporting local food banks. www.AvocetTheatre.co.uk RUNNING ORDER: 0:00 - Winter Wonderland - The Company 2:02 - The Queen's Speech - Ben Coleman 5:03 - Baby It's Cold Outside - Alfie Blackwell and Charlie Cox 7:46 - Sleigh Bells Remix Dance - Myron Byfield 9:14 - Christmas Adverts in Lockdown - The Company 16:28 - Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Will Healy 17:55 - Elf Monologue - Kitty Russell 19:16 - Elf the Musical Medley - Alfie Blackwell, Katie Crowther, Charlie Cox and the Cast of ATC's 2019 production of Elf the Musical Jr 25:28 - I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas - Chloe Fulford-Hewitt, Ruby Oakley, Amelia Peel and Gill Crowther 28:10 - Meeting of the 'Elves' - Ben Coleman, Gill Crowther, Alfie Blackwell, Katie Crowther and Kitty Russell 28:36 - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Sign Language Song - Jess Spengler (featuring pictures of The Company) 31:17 - Boris Actually - Ben Coleman and Gill Crowther 35:14 - White Winter Hymnal - Eleanor Fairley, Charlie Cox, Katie Crowther, Alfie Blackwell, Willy Healy and Amelia Haverson 38:08 - The 'Perfect' Family Christmas - Jamie Cox, Melanie Cox, Charlie Cox and Ellie Cox 39:02 - The Twelve Days of COVID - The Company 43:12 - Santa Baby (A Parody) - Jennie Healy and Ian Keeffe 45:03 - School Nativity Notes (inspired by 'Giving Notes' by Victoria Wood) - Gill Crowther 50:06 - Last Christmas - Eleanor Fairley 53:37 - Acting Out Christmas Sketch - The Cast of ATC's Web Series, 'Acting Out' 1:02:22 - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Louise Nunneley, Ben Coleman and Gill Crowther 1:04:29 - I Wish it Could be Christmas Everyday - The Company and You!