Events - Better Than a Poke in the Eye

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October 2025

[England] Event - Paul Kidby Exhibition

Location:

Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1DT

Dates:

Saturday 13th September 2025 – Sunday 4th January 2026

Website:

museumsworcestershire.org.uk

Box Office:

gallerymuseum@museumsworcestershire.org.uk

Notes:

This unique exhibition brings together a stunning selection of Paul Kidby’s paintings and drawings of Discworld characters. Paul started working with Terry Pratchett in 1993, becoming the ‘artist of choice’ for the Discworld books. He designed the Discworld book jackets from 2002 until the final volume appeared in 2015, shortly after Sir Terry’s untimely death.

Poster for Carpe Jugulumperformed by The Masked Players

[Australia] New Stage Production - Carpe Jugulum

Company:

The Masked Players

Location:

The Engine Room, 58 View Street, Bendigo, Vic 3550

Dates:

11th - 12th October 2025

Times:

7:00pm on 11th, 4:00pm 12th

Tickets:

$38 adult, $35 concessions, under 18s $35

Website:

bendigoregion.com.au

Box Office:

boxoffice.gotix.com.au

Poster for Wyrd Sistersperformed by Tudor Players

[England] Stage Production - Wyrd Sisters

Company:

Tudor Players

Location:

Sheffield Library Theatre, Surrey St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 1XZ

Dates:

Tuesday 14th - Saturday 18th October 2025

Tickets:

£13 (£12 concessions)

Website:

tudorplayers.net

Box Office:

01142853450 / tickets@tudorplayers.net

Poster for Monstrous Regimentperformed by Winton Players

[England] Stage Production - Monstrous Regiment

Company:

Winton Players

Location:

Petersfield Festival Hall, Petersfield, Hampshire, England

Dates:

Thursday 16th - Saturday 18th October 2025

Times:

7:30pm (with 2:30pm matinee Saturday 18th October)

Tickets:

£15 + booking fee (£10 concessions)

Website:

thefestivalhall.co.uk

Box Office:

thefestivalhall.co.uk

Poster for Mortperformed by Dreamwell Theatre

[USA] Stage Production - Mort

Company:

Dreamwell Theatre

Location:

The James Theater, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, USA

Dates:

October 16th - 19th

Times:

7:30pm (16th -18th) - 2pm (19th)

Website:

dreamwell.com

Box Office:

boxoffice@dreamwell.com

Poster for Irish Discworld Convention 2025

[Ireland] Event - Irish Discworld Convention 2025

Location:

Cork International Hotel, Lehenagh More, Cork, T12 H516, Ireland

Dates:

17th - 20th October 2025

Tickets:

Sold out.

Website:

2025.idwcon.org

Poster for Carpe Jugulum (Auditions)performed by Peculiar Productions

[Wales] New Stage Production - Carpe Jugulum (Auditions)

Company:

Peculiar Productions

Location:

Cardiff, Wales

Dates:

22nd & 26th October 2025

Notes:

Auditions are now open for Carpe Jugulum, directed by Amy Curson and Ellen Warren; to be performed in Spring 2026.

Rehearsals will be scheduled on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

For more information or an audition pack contact: auditions@peculiarproductions.co.uk

Poster for Carpe Jugulumperformed by CADS

[England] Stage Production - Carpe Jugulum

Company:

CADS

Location:

CADS, The Station, Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG

Dates:

Wednesday 29th October 2025 - Saturday 1st November 2025

Times:

7pm (Wednesday - Friday) - 1.30pm and 6pm Saturday

Box Office:

bristolcads.org.uk

Poster for Mortperformed by Phoenix Players

[England] New Stage Production - Mort

Company:

Phoenix Players

Location:

Phoenix Players, Trinity Church Theatre Albert Road Inside, Francis Ave, Southsea PO4 0LX

Dates:

Thursday 30th October - Saturday 1st November 2025

Times:

7:30pm (with a 2pm matinee on Saturday)

Tickets:

£12 - £14

Box Office:

ticketsource.co.uk / 08454676462

Poster for The Magic of Terry Pratchett at Chorley Theatre, Lancashire

[England] Event - The Magic of Terry Pratchett at Chorley Theatre, Lancashire

Location:

Chorley Theatre, Lancashire, PR7 2RL

Dates:

31st October 2025

Times:

7:30pm

Tickets:

£18.50 + Booking fee

Website:

facebook.com

Box Office:

ticketsource.co.uk

November 2025

Poster for Wyrd Sistersperformed by Fylde Coast Players

[England] Stage Production - Wyrd Sisters

Company:

Fylde Coast Players

Location:

The Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens, West Beach, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England, FY8 5QQ

Dates:

Wednesday 5th - Saturday 8th November 2025

Times:

7:30pm plus 2:30pm Saturday Matinee

Tickets:

£15 (£14 concessions, £10 child)

Website:

fyldecoastplayers.com

Box Office:

lowtherpavilion.co.uk / 01253794221

Poster for Guards! Guards!performed by Ooook Productions

[England] Stage Production - Guards! Guards!

Company:

Ooook Productions

Location:

Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham, England

Dates:

11th - 12th November 2025

Website:

linktr.ee

Poster for Terry Pratchett: A Trip on the Stageperformed by Studio Theatre Club

[England] Stage Production - Terry Pratchett: A Trip on the Stage

Company:

Studio Theatre Club

Location:

Unicorn Theatre, Medieval Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon OX14 3JB

Dates:

12th - 15th November 2025

Box Office:

studiotheatreclub.com

Poster for Wyrd Systersperformed by Brisbane Arts Theatre

[Australia] New Stage Production - Wyrd Systers

Company:

Brisbane Arts Theatre

Location:

StageHouse Theatre, 57 Hayward Street, Stafford QLD 4053, Australia

Dates:

13th - 22nd November 2025

Times:

7:30pm

Box Office:

artstheatre.com.au

Poster for Hogfatherperformed by Harlequin Players

[England] Stage Production - Hogfather

Company:

Harlequin Players

Location:

Harlequin Theatre, Queen Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5JN

Dates:

26th - 29th November 2025

Times:

7:45pm (2pm for Saturday Matinee)

Tickets:

Adults £12 - Students £11 - Under 16s £7

Website:

harlequinplayers.com

Box Office:

ticketsource.co.uk

Poster for Guards! Guards!performed by Huntingdon Drama Club

[England] Stage Production - Guards! Guards!

Company:

Huntingdon Drama Club

Location:

Commemoration Hall, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England

Dates:

26th - 29th November 2025

Website:

huntingdondramaclub.com

Box Office:

ticketsource.co.uk

Notes:

Poster and ticket sales coming soon.

Poster for Hogfatherperformed by JKL Drama

[England] Stage Production - Hogfather

Company:

JKL Drama

Location:

Cast Theatre, Doncaster, DN1 3BU

Dates:

26th - 30th November 2025

Times:

7:15pm (2.30pm matinees on Sat/Sun)

Tickets:

Standard £18, Under 26 £16

Website:

facebook.com

Box Office:

castindoncaster.com

December 2025

Poster for The Fifth Elephantperformed by Strawmoddie Theatre

[Scotland] Stage Production - The Fifth Elephant

Company:

Strawmoddie Theatre

Location:

The Pleasance, 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ

Dates:

Thursday 4th - Sunday 7th December 2025

Website:

facebook.com

Box Office:

eventbrite.co.uk

March 2026

Poster for The Hogs Ball at Llamedos Holiday Camp

[Wales] Event - The Hogs Ball at Llamedos Holiday Camp

Location:

The Diplomat Hotel, Felinfoel Rd, Llanelli SA15 3PJ

Dates:

6th-8th March 2026

Tickets:

Tickets go on sale 1st July 2025

Website:

llamedosholidaycamp.com

Box Office:

llamedosholidaycamp.com

Notes:

Tickets are selling fast - only around 30 remaining.

April 2026

[Australia] Event - Nullus Anxietas X

Location:

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel, 241 O'Riordan Street, Mascot, NSW, 2020

Dates:

Friday 10th April 10 - Sunday 12th April, 2026

Website:

ausdwcon.org

Box Office:

ausdwcon.org

Notes:

Supporting memberships available now!

August 2026

Poster for International Discworld Convention 2026

[England] Event - International Discworld Convention 2026

Location:

Leonardo Hotel, Hinckley Island, Leicestershire, England

Dates:

Friday 7th - Monday 10th August 2026

Website:

dwcon.org

Notes:

SAVE THE DATE. Ticket information etc will be coming soon.

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