Theatre comes to Ropery Hall

Two original theatre productions are on stage at Barton upon Humber’s Ropery Hall in quick succession.

On February 15 stand-up poet Kate Fox returns, in the company of actor Joanna Holden, with Where There’s Muck There’s Bras that was orginally commissioned by the Great Exhibition of the North 2018.

“This is a hilarious and thought-provoking show which sees Kate and Joanne explore the Northern women you’ve heard of (and the ones you haven’t) said Liz Bennet of The Ropewalk.

“This funny performance lecture uncovers the hidden history of the writers, scientists, sportswomen, politicians, protestors, musicians and other heroines who make up a far more diverse North than we usually see,” she went on.

The following Saturday, February 22, sees writer, Radio 4 regular and creator of cult theatre show John Peel’s Shed John Osborne return to Ropery Hall with a brand new storytelling show, You’re In A Bad Way.
A funny, sad theatre show about family and the role music plays in our lives Writer, Radio 4 regular and creator of cult theatre show John Peel’s Shed John Osborne returns to Barton-on-Humber with a brand new storytelling show about music and dementia.
John, who grew up in Brigg, writes for television, theatre and radio. His first theatre show John Peel’s Shed enjoyed a complete sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and was adapted for BBC Radio 4. He is a regular at festivals including Glastonbury, Bestival and Latitude, and his poetry has been performed in BBC 6Music, Radio 1, XFM and Radio 4.
More details of both shows as well as ticket prices can be found on www.roperyhall.co.uk

Latest News

VIEW ALL NEWS

Snake Davis with Sumudu

Raised in Scunthorpe, now London-based, Sumudu has been a natural performer from a young age, singing, playing guitar and piano and writing songs.

She made her TV debut on BBC’s Pebble Mill at One at the age of 15, performing her own composition, accompanied by Snake on sax and flute… Their next meeting was when they both took part in a mega concert with Burt Bacharach and Hal David at the Royal Albert Hall. She now enjoys a successful career releasing and performing her own music, often touring with Van Morrison and working as a session musician for big stars and on film scores.

These days Sumudu and Snake often meet playing with Jools Holland’s R+B orchestra or, even better, performing as a duo in Arts Centres. Expect classic pop, some original compositions and a touch of soul and jazz.

www.snakedavis.rocks
www.sumudu.com

A virtuoso saxophonist” DAILY TELEGRAPH

Snake Davis has one of the most passionate sax styles and simple bluesy approaches a-la-Sanborn heard in these isles for a while”  TIME OUT

Snake is a joy to work alongside.  His musical skills have no limit, in fact he is as free as a bird”  DAVE STEWART (Eurythmics)

Snake has been friend and inspiration for many years because of his exceptional talent, dedication and sheer joy of making music. Long may it continue.”  HEATHER SMALL

He doesn’t mess about” THE GUARDIAN

She is quite simply an outstanding talent…a voice like honey” BBC Radio 2

It isn’t a matter of IF Sumudu will be a big star it is WHEN. She has a voice that could melt a polar ice cap”  Howard Goodall

Phenomenally assured vocalist” The Observer

By Richard |

Snake Davis with Tom Darwood & Melissa Cook

Sax On Sunday

Snake welcomes back Tom and Melissa and he is looking forward to having to keep up with these very talented youngsters, playing more modern material than usual.

By Richard |

Blindfold

Clap Trap Theatre presents

BLINDFOLD—by BAFTA-nominated writer Tom Needham

Featuring Florrie Stockbridge, Natasha Jones and Cal Stockbridge. In 1914, two boyhood friends went to fight for their country—only one came back. After the war, the surviving soldier and his sister encounter an old friend who is being haunted by the ghost of a young man in blindfold. Now, a hundred years later, the discovery of letters re-awakens the ghost.

Who is he, and what does he want?

Bit by bit, the lives of the long dead are brought to life and the heartbreaking truth begin to emerge…

This performance is part of our Members’ 241 Offer. Please ask for details.

By Richard |

Barnstormers Comedy – March 2026

Join us for a wonderful night of comedy with our regular Barnstormers compere and three comedians from the national circuit.

By Richard |

Barnstormers Comedy – February 2026

Join us for a wonderful night of comedy with our regular Barnstormers compere and three comedians from the national circuit.

By Richard |

Barnstormers Comedy – Jan 2026

Join us for a wonderful night of comedy with our regular Barnstormers compere and three comedians from the national circuit.

By Richard |