In the summer of 2023, Theatre Presto presented:
Dot and the Ruby Sneakers
Dotty dreams of a better life when suddenly she and her faithful dog Toto find themselves transported to another world. There she makes friends with Mophead, Rusty and a lion who help her defeat the Wicked Witch of the West. However, although she has made some great new friends Dotty comes to the conclusion that there is ‘No Place Like Home’.
For Adults and Children of all ages. Please note there is a real dog in this production.
For Christmas 2022, Theatre Presto presented:
Little Red Riding Hood
Your favourite childhood nursery rhyme characters brought together for this hour long extravaganza. Written and devised by company director Preston Clare.
“Oh Grandma-ma, What Big Eyes and Ears you have”
“All the better to See and Hear the Pantomime, My Dear”
This Christmas, Theatre Presto proudly presents the Family Pantomime:
Handsome and Gretel
In the deep depths of winter, Handsome and Gretel are abandoned, in the woods. Lost, cold, hungry and full of despair, they discover a house made of sweets… but their troubles have only just begun…
Especially written for all ages.
Based on Shakespeare’s A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream In the summer of 2019 Theatre Presto presented:
Warm, dreamy, romantic, summer evenings. The Fairy King, Oberon, has plans for his Queen, Titania… until Puck puts a spanner in the works!
For Christmas 2018, Theatre Presto presented:
It’s the Christmas Party of all Parties.
Everyone is welcome.
There will be singing, dancing, games and even a magician.
Uncle Drosselmeyer presents Clara with a very special Nutcracker doll and her adventures begin…
The show toured throughout Scotland
30th November – 31st December 2018
In the summer of 2018 Theatre Presto commemorated 100 years since the end of the First World War with:
McAlister in Wonderland
Calum McAlister in a young Scottish cadet, stuck in the trenches during the First World War, when suddenly a Puffin runs past. McAlister follows the creature and escapes the traumatic horrors of the war by entering his own imagination.
This is an hour-long show, full of our usual, good, old fashion family fun, that has been inspired by Lewis Carroll and accompanied with ‘sing-along’ songs from the 1914 to 1918 war.
For Christmas 2017, Theatre Presto presented the Pantomime:
Based on Peter Pan
By J. M. Barrie
Written by Preston Clare
Imagination, for Peter, is real. All you need is faith, and trust, and a little bit of pixie dust and we’re off to Neverland.
“Second to the right and straight on till morning”
Just one problem… you might have to walk!
Presented by arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Samuel French Limited.
In the summer of 2017, Theatre Presto presented:
Based on the ‘Famous Five’ books by Enid Blyton. The first book in the series was written 75 years ago, in 1942. Julian, Dick, George, Anne and Timmy the dog were always having adventures. At the time, the children were between 10 and 12 years of age. Now, 75 years later, they are aged between 85 and 87, but, what are they getting up to now?!!!
‘Five Have a Jolly Good Time’ is Theatre Presto’s irreverent tribute to our favourite childhood books.
Written and devised by Preston Clare.
For Christmas 2016, Theatre Presto presented:
Nicky-Dicky leaves her home town of Acharacle and heads for the bright lights of Edinburgh where, she hears that, even the pavement is made of ‘shortbread’! Taking her trusted cat with her, their adventures begin…
Written and devised by Preston Clare.
In the summer of 2016, Theatre Presto presented:
Amalgamating a certain Scottish comic strip and the book ‘Around the World in 80 days’, Oor Boaby, takes his bucket and sets off on his travels, through song and dance… BUT will he be back home by tea time?
“Jackie and the Beans Talk” toured Scotland during the 2015 Christmas season.
It followed Jack’s adventures in a completely new take on the original story.
Written and devised by Preston Clare.
Whinge and Hackett
This brand new show written and directed by Preston Clare toured Scotland in the summer of 2015.
Aladdin
This popular Christmas panto was given a few twists in a brand new production written and directed by Preston Clare.
It toured Scotland in December 2014.
Commemorating 100 years since the start of the First World War and Inspired by Lewis Carole, in the summer of 2014 Theatre Presto presented:
McAlister in Wonderland
McAlister is a young cadet stuck in the trenches of The First World War, when suddenly a Puffin runs past. McAlister follows the creature and escapes the traumatic horrors of the War by entering his own imaginary Wonderland.
Written and devised, with songs from the First World War, by company director Preston Clare.
For Christmas 2013, Theatre Presto proudly presented:
Little Red Riding Hood
Your favourite childhood nursery rhyme characters brought together for this hour long extravaganza. Written and devised by company director Preston Clare.
“Oh Grandma-ma, What Big Eyes and Ears you have”
“All the better to See and Hear the Pantomime, My Dear”
In the summer of 2013, Theatre Presto presented:
The Very Misunderstood Mister Punch
A whodunit with a difference
Written and especially devised by company director Preston Clare.
Mr Punch lived a happy and contented life. Unwittingly battering his poor defenceless wife Judy, inadvertently tormenting the baby, and unknowingly terrorising the whole neighbourhood. Until one day he was found murdered. Let the story unfold in front of your very eyes, as the Policeman conducts the most mind boggling case since ‘Who Shot Cock Robin!’
“That’s the Way To Do It!”
Cinderella
Written and especially devised by company director Preston Clare.
In this Christmas pantomime, the performers demonstrated their versatility by playing multiple roles, singing and dancing, combining songs from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s but with a modern twist.
Buttons, Cinderella, her two Sisters and the Fairy Godmother conjured up a 60 minute, fun packed show with stunning costumes that would turn any Prince’s eye, followed by a sing-along of favourite Christmas Carols.
The show toured in December 2012.
End of Pier Variety Show
This extravaganza, written and especially devised by company director Preston Clare, was inspired by the annual summer trip “Doon the watter” on the paddle steamer, or the family outing to the seaside.
Although for the elderly, infirm, or people with learning difficulties, Theatre Presto like to encourage the families to join in the shenanigans.
The show went on tour during the Summer of 2012.
Snow White
Theatre Presto presented this brand new pantomime during the 2011 Christmas season.
Snow White, the Wicked Queen and Lordie the dwarf took audiences through a 45 minute show followed by a sing a long of favourite Christmas Carols.
The show ran from the 1st to the 24th of December 2011.