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Stick Man

At The Stables from 16 December 2025 to 4 January 2026

Posted by Chris Gregg at Saturday, 20 December 2025
FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY IS COMING TO MILTON KEYNES THEATRE THIS JANUARY

Posted by Simon Tuck at Thursday, 18 December 2025
Mog's Christmas

At The Royal and Derngate from Saturday 6 - Wednesday 31 December 2025

Posted by Chris Gregg at Saturday, 13 December 2025
Goldilocks And The Three Bears At Milton Keynes Theatre NOW - Review

Posted by Simon Tuck at Thursday, 11 December 2025
Mary Poppins is at Milton Keynes Theatre This Month - Review

The world’s favourite nanny flies into Milton Keynes Theatre for four magical weeks, with performances running from Wed 29 Oct - Sat 22 Nov.

Posted by Simon Tuck at Saturday, 1 November 2025
The Shelter MK

Supporting homeless people in Milton Keynes

Posted by Chris Gregg at Tuesday, 28 October 2025
The Bodyguard review + interview

At Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 21 – Sat 25 Oct 2025

Posted by Chris Gregg at Tuesday, 21 October 2025
The Bodyguard Milton Keynes Theatre - Interview with Sidonie Smith

Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 21 – Sat 25 Oct

Posted by Simon Tuck at Friday, 17 October 2025
Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile - PLUS Interview Esme Hough

Milton Keynes Theatre Tue 14 Oct - Sat 18 Oct 2025

Posted by Simon Tuck at Monday, 13 October 2025
BLUEY’S BIG PLAY

Milton Keynes Theatre from Thu 27 – Sat 29 Nov

Posted by Simon Tuck at Monday, 13 October 2025
Northamptonshire Age UK

Age UK Northamptonshire is a long-standing charity dedicated to helping older people in Northamptonshire live well, stay connected, and remain independent for as long as possible.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Support Northamptonshire

Support Northamptonshire is a local charity working across Northamptonshire to help vulnerable people and communities become stronger, more resilient, and empowered.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Mind Northamptonshire

Mind Northamptonshire is a local independent charity dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of people across the county.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Restore Northampton

Aiming is to reduce the impact of poverty, strengthen families, and support people in crisis

Posted by Chris Gregg at Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Baby Basics Milton Keynes

Baby Basics MK is a non-profit charity dedicated to supporting families in Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas who are experiencing financial hardship.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
Citizens Advice Milton Keynes

An independent charity offering free, confidential, and impartial advice on a wide range of issues, including debt, housing, employment, benefits, consumer rights, and more.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
MKIAC

Established to promote understanding, cultural exchange, and unity across diverse communities through the transformative power of arts and education.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
Carers MK

Carers MK is a dedicated charity in Milton Keynes that has been providing support to unpaid carers of all ages—from 8 to 98+—who assist family members or friends with illness, disability, or other needs.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
St Marks Meals

St Mark’s Meals is a community-driven charity based in Milton Keynes, dedicated to combating child hunger by providing meal kits to children and families in need.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
The Safety Centre (Hazard Alley)

The world’s first interactive safety education centre, offering hands-on learning experiences to children, young people, and adults across the region.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
MK Play Association

Milton Keynes Play Association (MKPA) is a long-standing charity dedicated to providing accessible, child-centred play opportunities for children aged 4 to 14 in Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
Emily's Star

Emily’s Star is a heartfelt charity based in Milton Keynes, dedicated to supporting children and young adults aged 0–25 who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
Ride High

Ride High is dedicated to transforming the lives of disadvantaged children and young people aged 8–17 through experiences including with horses.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
Als Pals MK

Al’s Pals was established to ensure no cancer patient in Milton Keynes faces their journey alone.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
MK SNAP

MK SNAP is a local charity dedicated to providing education, life skills training, and work preparation for adults with learning disabilities and specialist needs in Milton Keynes.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
Macintyre

MacIntyre is a national charity based in MK that has been providing personalised support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism since 1966.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
Milton Keynes Hospital Charity

As the hospital’s official registered charity, it funds projects and purchases items that go beyond the NHS’s core responsibilities, ensuring a higher standard of care and comfort for all.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
Age UK Milton Keynes

As an independent local charity, it provides a range of services aimed at promoting well-being, independence, and quality of life for individuals aged 55 and above.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
YMCA Milton Keynes

Providing supported housing for young adults aged 18–35, it ensures that each individual has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
MK Food Bank

MK Food Bank is a vital lifeline for individuals and families facing food insecurity in Milton Keynes.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
The Henry Allen Trust

The Henry Allen Trust is a Milton Keynes‑based charity dedicated to supporting children, teens, young adults, and their families who are battling childhood cancers.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
Harry's Rainbow

Harry’s Rainbow is a charity dedicated to helping children and young people in Milton Keynes who have experienced the loss of a parent or sibling.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
MK ACT

MK ACT is a charity devoted to helping people move on from fear and abuse in Milton Keynes.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
MK Dons Community Trust

Milton Keynes Dons Sport & Education Trust (now rebranded as Milton Keynes Dons Community Trust) is a charity that’s all about changing lives through sport, education and community-engagement across Milton Keynes.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
Milton Keynes Community Foundation

Milton Keynes Community Foundation is a grant-making charity dedicated to creating a fairer community across Milton Keynes.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
Willen Hospice

Willen Hospice has been an essential part of Milton Keynes life for more than 40 years, offering compassionate care completely free of charge to adults facing life-limiting illness, their loved ones and those nearing end of life.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
Weston Favell Centre Food Bank

In 2018, 1,076 food parcels were handed out by Emmanuel Church, in Weston Favell Shopping Centre, to people in the Eastern District of Northampton who are in poverty. These parcels, on average, would have fed a family of three, which is 3,228 people for three days at a time.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
Baby Basics Northampton

Baby Basics Northampton relies on the generosity of the community to donate items for disadvantaged families, including basics for mum and newborn essentials, which they pack in Moses baskets and gift to mums in need in Northamptonshire.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
The Lewis Foundation

The Lewis Foundation was set up after Lorraine Lewis and her husband Lee spent a significant amount of time at the Talbot Butler Ward at Northampton General Hospital where Lorraine's mother-in-law Janice was receiving treatment.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
Cynthia Spencer Hospice

Cynthia Spencer provides specialist palliative care services for South Northamptonshire, and their sister hospice, Cransley Hospice provides similar services for the north of the county.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
Northamptonshire Health Charitable Fund

NHCF are the registered charity for Northampton General Hospital and the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trustm who aims to enhance patient experience beyond what the NHS can fund.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
The Hope Centre

The Hope Centre offers help to vulnerable people who are in unstable accommodation by providing services such as food and clothing to people in extreme poverty and with complex disadvantages, including problems of homelessness, drugs and alcohol and mental health.

Posted by Chris Gregg at Monday, 29 September 2025
Top Hat

At Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 23 – Sat 27 Sep 2025

Posted by Simon Tuck at Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Cirque Éloize’s and Review

Cirque Éloize’s ID RELOADED comes to Milton Keynes Theatre on Fri 10 & Sat 11 Oct.

Posted by Simon Tuck at Monday, 22 September 2025
2:22 A Ghost Story + Review and Interview

Mon 15 – Sat 20 Sep MK Theatre

Posted by Simon Tuck at Saturday, 6 September 2025
Inside No.9 Stage / Fright

Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 9 – Sat 13 Sep

Posted by Simon Tuck at Saturday, 6 September 2025
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical - Review and Interview

Milton Keynes Theatre from Wed 3 – Sun 7 Sep.

Posted by Simon Tuck at Saturday, 6 September 2025
Blood Brothers

Wed 27 Aug - Sat 30 Aug 2025 at Milton Keynes Theatre

Posted by Chris Gregg at Thursday, 28 August 2025
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

At Milton Keynes Theatre from Wed 6 – Sun 10 August 2025

Posted by Chris Gregg at Friday, 8 August 2025
Calamity Jane

At Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 29 Jul - Sat 2 Aug 2025 (Evenings 7:30pm, Thu & Sat Matinees 2:30pm)

Posted by Chris Gregg at Tuesday, 29 July 2025