20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pembrokeshire Herald
‘Allo ‘Allo! comes to the Torch Theatre this June
New Xenon Theatre Company launches with riotous stage adaptation of TV classic
FANS of the beloved British sitcom 'Allo 'Allo! are in for a treat this June, as the Torch Theatre hosts a live stage adaptation of the wartime comedy classic.
Presented by New Xenon Theatre Company—a newly formed group created by members of the much-loved Xenon Liberal Arts—the show brings all the farcical charm of the original series to life. Expect slapstick humour, larger-than-life characters, and chaotic plot twists as café owner René Artois juggles Nazis, the Resistance, secret British airmen, and an increasingly complicated love life, all within his humble café in occupied France.
The plot centres on René and his long-suffering (and tone-deaf) wife Edith, who are hiding a priceless stolen painting in a sausage in their cellar—alongside two downed RAF airmen awaiting rescue. Add to that a malfunctioning wireless disguised as a cockatoo, a series of inept disguises, and a visit from a Führer impersonator, and the stage is set for an evening of classic comedic mayhem.
Director Allison Butler, who also plays Michelle of the Resistance, said: 'We're thrilled to bring this hilarious show to the Torch as our maiden production for New Xenon Theatre Company. The cast members really are doing a wonderful job of bringing all the characters to life, and we're looking forward to welcoming you to Café René!'
Jordan Dickin, who takes on the role of Officer Crabtree, added: 'Rehearsals have been an absolute blast, and it's a joy to embody such an iconic character. Listen very carefully, I will say this only once… make it a Good Moaning and get your tickets before they vanish like phantoms into the night!'
Performances of 'Allo 'Allo! will take place at the Torch Theatre on:
Thursday 19 June at 7:30pm
Friday 20 June at 7:30pm
Saturday 21 June at 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Tickets are £18, with £16 concessions available for the Thursday performance only. For bookings, visit or call the Box Office on (01646) 695267.
