There is lots to do in Stockport over the next few days.

Running from now until Saturday 25 May is The Garrick Theatre's production of 'A Bunch of Amateurs' - "a comedy of dramatic proportions".

Also on Saturday is the return of the Reddish Worker Bee Market, but this time with a special dog show adding to the festivities! And, further still, Amaretti Chamber Orchestra will take to the stage at St Andrew's church on Saturday evening for a performance of works from Mozart, Gerald Finzi, and Florence Price.

Perhaps the headline event of the weekend is Rockstock festival, spanning Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th.

Rounding off the weekend on Sunday is another musical event - this time it's the Grarden Party at Chadkirk Chapel, featuring a range of performers and genres.

A Bunch of Amateurs | Stockport Garrick Theatre | Until Sat 25 May | 7.30pm

A Bunch of Amateurs will run at Stockport Garrick Theatre until Saturday 25 May (Image - Stockport Garrick Theatre)

A washed-up Hollywood movie star attempts to rescue his flagging career by agreeing to play King Lear in Stratford. Only this isn't the birthplace of Shakespeare and it isn't at the RSC. It's the wrong Stratford and the star finds himself in a sleepy Suffolk village with the local amateur dramatics society, who are trying to save their theatre from developers.

There can only be trouble in store as acting worlds collide and the unassuming locals clash with the massive ego of the Tinseltown actor. A BUNCH OF AMATEURS is a hilarious love letter to am-dram and anyone who's ever been involved will immediately recognise the characters and dilemmas!

Find tickets and more information HERE.

Rockstock 2024 | Woodbank Park | Sat 25 - Sun 26 May

Rockstock 2024 will take place from Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 May at Woodbank Park (Image - Nub News)

Rockstock Festival - featuring more than 30 live tribute acts for some of the greatest bands of all time - will return to Woodbank Park this weekend.

At the price of just £12 for adults and £8 for children, this festival provides access to top-quality musicianship and the opportunity to hear non-stop favourites from these legendary bands.

A statement on the UK Tribute Festivals website states: "Our ethos has always been for you to come and experience two days of the best tribute bands on the planet.

Read more HERE.

Fun Dog Show and Worker Bee Market | Broadstone Mill | Sat 25 May | 11am

This iteration of Broadstone Mill's Worker Bee Market will feature a dog show, run by Makants Greyhound Rescue Charity (Image via Worker Bee Markets)

Saturday 25 May will see the welcome return of Worker Bee Markets to Broadstone Mill, Reddish - but with a special twist this time.

As well as the usual array of quality local traders and makers, this weekend's market will also feature a dog show run by Makants Greyhound Rescue Charity, from 11.30am-2pm. 

Visitors are invited to bring their furry friends and enter them in any of the following categories: 

Read more HERE.

Amaretti Chamber Orchestra Concert | St Andrew's Church, Cheadle Hulme | Sat 25 May | 7.30-9.30pm

(Image via Amaretti Chamber Orchestra)

Orchestral concert by award winning orchestra in support of the British Heart Foundation, featuring Mozart Elvira Madigan piano concerto and Finzi Dies Natalis. Tickets just £12, accompanied children free of charge. Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/amaretti-chamber-orchestra or on the door.

Garden party and music concert | Chadkirk Chapel | Sun 26 May | 12-4pm

(Image via event organisers)

Chadkirk Chapel is hosting its annual garden party. There will be musical performances from James Gansler and Maria Brothers – playing classic rock, folk and blues standards. Anyone who came to our garden party last year can attest to what a storming musical performance it was. 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm, Free entry.

Admission is free. You can bring your own picnic. We'll also be selling wine, Prosecco, hot and cold drinks, snacks and cakes – cash only. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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