Top Gun Maverick flies into Seaton

'Top Gun Maverick' will be flying across the screen of The Gateway Theatre in Seaton in July. 

This long-awaited sequel ticks all the daredevil stunts we've come to expect from Tom Cruise, and with three different film times to choose from, there's no fear of missing out. 

Why not glam up and sparkle for the special gala night on Friday, July 8 when they will be rolling out the red carpet, and there will be a complimentary drink and canape to enjoy whilst you mingle with the mayor and other guests.

Then there's The Gateway's famous film picnic night on the Saturday and a matinee on the Sunday.

No venues have been permitted to screen the original 1980s film, but The Gateway are instead bringing 'Lancaster: the Feature Documentary' to the big screen. This is an epic story of courage, fear, friendship, and the moral complexity of war. 

With historic film footage of the heroic champions who sacrificed their lives, it will be a fitting and poignant reminder of the reality and horrors of war.

The Gateway has joined forces with Seaton Tramway for the Natural Seaton Festival. On Saturday, July 23, the award-winning Boo To A Goose Theatre are bringing their latest, highly-interactive show with puppetry, singing and dancing in 'Shipwreck Sam: Return to Dead Ghost Island'. Suitable for ages 4+, why not come along and join the hunt for buried treasure?

For older audiences, the Sun & Moon Theatre are bringing their performance of 'Much Ado About Nothing' to the stage on Friday, June 24. Suitable for all ages, come along and enjoy the razor-sharp wit and live music of Shakespeare's most enduring and romantic comedies. If the weather allows, there will be an opportunity to enjoy an alfresco drink out in Windsor Gardens, opposite the theatre. 

Spandau Too, recommended by Tony Hadley, and endorsed by sax player Steve Norman, are performing live on the Gateway stage on Saturday, July 30. Enjoy a fantastic evening of all the best Spandau Ballet hits including 'Through the Barricades', 'Gold', and 'To Cut a Long Story Short'. There will be plenty of seats for this two and a half hour performance as well as a dance floor. Tickets are limited, so don't delay.

Jodie Comer ('Killing Eve') stars in National Theatre Live's 'Prima Facie' on Thursday, July 21. This is her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller's award-winning play. Filmed live at the intimate Harold Pinter Theatre, you can expect some emotional and moral challenges for the brilliant young barrister, Tessa.

Some of the other highlights in the Gateway summer programme include its unique film picnic nights showing 'The Lost City', 'Operation Mincemeat', 'Downton Abbey' and 'The Road Dance', and a summer quiz on Friday, June 17.