GCSE Plays Staged In Bristol, Weston and Bath Ahead of 2027 Exams
Coming to the stage before GCSE season 2027
There’s nothing as good as watching GCSE English Literature play texts on stage in the way they were meant to be seen. Studying in the classroom, watching recorded live performances or movies of the play just aren’t quite the same. There is also no high quality version of Blood Brothers to be found on the internet.
So here’s the chance to see some of these play texts live on stage starting from September.
There’s a variety of exam boards and set texts for the 2027 exam season, but some of these shows might be just what you need to see ahead of revision and exam day.
Hurry though because some of these productions are coming up very soon.
Macbeth
The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
03 – 05 September 2026
For more information or to book, visit: https://bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/macbeth-young-sixsix
Blood Brothers
The Playhouse Weston Super Mare
08 – 12 September 2026
For more information or to book, visit: https://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/playhouse-theatre/whats-on/blood-brothers
Romeo and Juliet
Tobacco Factory Theatres
31 October – 07 November 20256
For more information or to book, visit: https://tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/romeo-and-juliet-3/
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Theatre Royal Bath
24 – 28 November 2026
It’s been removed from AQA in recent years but may still be on other GCSE English or IGCSE syllabuses
For more information or to book, visit: https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/events/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time
A Christmas Carol
Theatre Royal Bath
14 – 18 December 2026
For more information or to book, visit: https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/events/a-christmas-carol/
A Christmas Carol
Tobacco Factory Theatres
20 November 2026 – 09 Janaury 2027
For more information or to book, visit: https://tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/a-christmas-carol-tft/
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