Relationships is the Theme for New Season at The Questors
Programme includes comedy, tragedy, classics and contemporary works
Pinter double-bill explores desire, identity and the fragility of human relationships
August 11, 2026
The Questors Theatre has announced its Autumn/Winter 2026 season, promising a diverse programme of comedy, tragedy, Shakespeare, contemporary drama and family entertainment running from September through to December. The season, which the theatre says is themed around relationships and the often complicated ways people connect with one another, features seven productions across its Playhouse and Studio spaces.
Launching the season in September is Harold Pinter's The Lover & A Slight Ache, a double bill exploring desire, identity and the fragility of human relationships. The production examines themes of obsession, power and the tension between fantasy and reality, offering audiences a chance to revisit two of the Nobel Prize-winning playwright's most intriguing works.
Comedy fans will then be treated to Michael Frayn's Noises Off, widely regarded as one of the greatest farces ever written. The backstage comedy follows a struggling touring theatre company as everything that can go wrong does exactly that, creating chaos both on and off stage.
October brings a more serious tone with Brian Friel's acclaimed Faith Healer, a psychological drama centred on an enigmatic faith healer and the conflicting memories of those closest to him. The production explores truth, creativity and the stories people tell themselves to survive.
Later that month, audiences can enjoy a fresh take on Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Questors promises a fast-paced and contemporary interpretation of the classic tragedy, aiming to strip away familiar clichés and focus on the enduring themes that continue to resonate with modern audiences.
One of the season's most locally significant productions arrives in November with On the Line by Caitlyn Vary and Becky Hartnup. Set during the summer of 1976, the play is inspired by the historic Trico factory equal pay strike in Brentford, marking 50 years since the dispute. The fictionalised drama follows workers caught between industrial action, family loyalties and changing social attitudes.
One the Line is based on real life events in seventies Brentford
The theatre's traditional festive offering this year is Dick Whittington, running throughout December. Written by Julian Smith, the production features all the familiar pantomime ingredients, including a heroic quest, colourful characters, audience participation and plenty of comedy. Questors describes the show as a fun-filled adventure featuring a magical double-decker bus, a determined cat and a battle against an army of mischievous rats.
Alongside the pantomime, the Studio will present Mary Shelley by Helen Edmundson. The play explores a formative period in the life of the celebrated author of Frankenstein, charting her youthful elopement with Percy Shelley and the personal upheavals that helped shape one of literature's most influential writers.
Questors is also encouraging regular theatre-goers to consider its annual Season Pass scheme. The membership offers discounted tickets across the season, with benefits including savings of up to 50 per cent on selected performances and discounts on additional tickets.
Booking is now open for all productions through to the end of December.
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