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Big Finish Theatre, in partnership with BBC Studios, Fourth Wall Live and AEG has announced that there will be extra performances of the Doctor Who story The Stuff of Legend.

At 2.30pm and 6.30pm on Sunday 15 September 2024, more fans will have the chance to watch the audio drama live. TTickets for the additional performances will be available to order at http://www.doctorwhoaudiolive.com from 10:00 on Wednesday 31 July, with prices beginning at £18.00.

Leading the cast is Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor and India Fisher as his indomitable companion Charley Pollard. They’ll be joined onstage by Alex Macqueen as the Master alongside Nicholas Briggs, who voices the Doctor’s unstoppable arch-enemy, the Daleks.

Something is afoot in the lonely Cornish village of Merrymaid Bay. Rumours of dead men working in the tin mines have sent a chill through the community, and it’s up to the Doctor and Charley to get to the bottom of the mystery.

Can the legends of the Bucca that haunts the mines be true? And just what awesome power do the Doctor’s greatest enemies – the Daleks! – threaten to unleash upon the universe?

Paul McGann said: “Taking a Big Finish Doctor Who audio drama to the stage is something we’ve always wanted to do, and now it’s finally happening. Raise the curtain, lower the house lights, and start playing the theme. It’s time to step on board the TARDIS and set off on a brand-new adventure.”

India Fisher said: “I love playing Charley, and she’s been part of my life for over two decades. Paul and I have shared so many amazing adventures, but always from a sound booth. I’m really excited to be performing in front of a live audience. It’s going to take it to a whole new level. It’ll be electric, I can’t wait.”

Vanessa Hamilton, Doctor Who Brand Director, added: “I’m delighted that the response to Doctor Who Audio Live has been so positive and that we are able to provide additional opportunities to fans to watch an all-star cast take to the stage to perform a brand-new audio play, The Stuff of Legend, by Robert Valentine.”