THE LION KING
The Palace Theatre ManchesterThe Lion King Musical transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £20 - £85.
THE COMMITMENTS
Grand Opera House YorkThe Commitments received universal critical acclaim following its London World Premiere and was quickly hailed as a smash hit musical sensation. With over 20 soul classics performed live on stage. A guaranteed fabulously-fun night out you will simply never forget. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £13 - £55.90.
THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxA condemned man is awaiting his fate in the Tower of London, and wishes to marry before he dies, to safeguard his inheritance. On to the scene come a jester and his companion, and a plot is hatched involving mistaken identities and romantic entanglements. Presented by Halifax Gilbert and Sullivan Society. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 – £13.
BBC PHILHARMONIC
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnThe BBC Philharmonic opens Blackburn Classics with a beautiful collection of German masterpieces. Weber Der Freischütz: Overture (10) Brahms Double Concerto (32)Beethoven Symphony No.6, “Pastoral” (39). £23.50 – £25.50.
STRONG ENOUGH – The Ultimate Tribute to Cher
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThis is one show-stopping dazzling extravaganza you do not want to miss! This show will take you on a musical journey from the Dark Lady days, to the rocking 80’s perm days and the celebration disco hits.
MAGIC OF THE MOVIES
The Civic Hall Southport Rd,, Ormskirk, LancashireA musical review of songs from stage and screen over the last 90 decades. Please support live amateur Theatre from the U3A. 11th Nov 7.30pm - 10pm 12th Nov 14.30pm - 5pm 12th Nov 7.30pm - 10pm Adult £8.50, child£5.
FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS – THE MUSICAL
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsBased on the true story of the chart-topping Cornish singing sensations and their hit 2019 movie, Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical is a feel-good voyage about friendship, community and music that will give any land-lover a mighty pair of sea legs. 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £20 - £50.
The Wisely Brothers
Old Woollen Sunnybank Mills, 83 85 Town St, Farsley, PudseyFormed as high school teens in 2010, Tokyo-based alternative/indie-pop trio The Wisely Brothers have firmly established themselves as one of the most exciting acts on the Japanese indie scene. Their sound is one of 90s-tinged nostalgia, awash with jangly guitar riffs, expansive melancholic melodies, and beautiful vocal harmonies (with all three members singing). For fans of The Pastels, Pavement, Yo La Tango, The Velvet Underground and Marine Girls. In November, The Wisely Brothers will play their first ever UK live dates, and ahead of their visit they release brand new Think Wisely EP on 12th October, proceeded by lead single ‘Two Minutes’ out today, described by The Wisely Brothers as “Fun and unique aerobic-eques music, serious but also comical and strange.”
OPERA FOR THE PEOPLE WITH NICOLA MILLS
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre Colne Road, GlusburnOpera for the People is popular opera and crossover music where you, the audience, choose the songs. If you love Andrea Bocelli and Andre Rieu then this is for you!
MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA
St. George's Hall BradfordCapturing the essence of the multi-award-winning Ms Gladys Knight, Hayley Ria Christian emulates the true magic that the Empress of Soul delivers on stage.
THE WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW
Albert Halls Victoria Square, Bolton'The World Famous Elvis Show starring Chris Connor and The Steels' with his 12 piece band is guaranteed to thrill all Elvis fans. A show with the highest respect and quality created and produced by Elvis fans for Elvis fans. Seeing is believing!
CHRISTMAS WITH ALED JONES & RUSSELL WATSON
Opera House, Manchester ManchesterTwo of the world’s greatest classical voices, Aled Jones and Russell Watson, reunite for Christmas 2022 with a brand-new album. Performing together again following a three-year hiatus, the powerhouse duo will also embark on a colossal UK tour this November and December. £37.15 - £60.65.
THE CHER SHOW – New Musical
Grand Opera House YorkThe Cher Show tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame, flying in the face of convention at every turn. This huge new production features a fresh take on her show-stopping costumes which earned her the title of "the ruler of outré reinvention" (VOGUE). 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. From £13.
HMS PINAFORE
York Theatre Royal St. Leonard's Place, YorkYork Opera, York’s leading amateur opera company, are proud to present; Gilbert and Sullivan’s well loved HMS Pinafore. First performed in 1878, and one of the duo’s most popular operettas, it is a classical love story set on board a Royal Navy ship. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £12 - £28.
THE DRIFTERS
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThe Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades.
The Wisely Brothers
The Trades Club Hebden BridgeFormed as high school teens in 2010, Tokyo-based alternative/indie-pop trio The Wisely Brothers have firmly established themselves as one of the most exciting acts on the Japanese indie scene. Their sound is one of 90s-tinged nostalgia, awash with jangly guitar riffs, expansive melancholic melodies, and beautiful vocal harmonies (with all three members singing). For fans of The Pastels, Pavement, Yo La Tango, The Velvet Underground and Marine Girls. In November, The Wisely Brothers will play their first ever UK live dates, and ahead of their visit they release brand new Think Wisely EP on 12th October, proceeded by lead single ‘Two Minutes’ out today, described by The Wisely Brothers as “Fun and unique aerobic-eques music, serious but also comical and strange.”
GO NOW! The Music of The Moody Blues
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportGo Now! The music of The Moody Blues is the brainchild of drummer Gordy Marshall. Gordy toured with The Moody Blues for 25 years as a session musician. Along with Mick Wilson (lead singer of 10cc), the two musicians have brought together some of the very best singers and instrumentalists in the country to create the ultimate tribute to the greatest classic rock band of a generation.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsRoald Dahl’s devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and wild confectionary wizard Willy Wonka will take you to a world of pure imagination this festive season. This dazzling reinvention of the successful West End and Broadway musical transports the show to mouth-watering new heights. Various times. £14 - £55.
THE DRIFTERS
The Muni Theatre ColneThe Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits, including ‘Saturday Night At The Movies’, ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come On Over To My Place’ and many more!
JENKINS – THE ARMED MAN: A MASS FOR PEACE & HAYDN – MASS IN TIME OF WAR
York Minster YorkThis dramatic work will be performed by over 120 singers and a full orchestra. It draws on secular and sacred texts from around the world, taking in lines by Kipling and Tennyson, words from the Bible and the Mahabharata, the Islamic call to prayer, and much more. The music styles are equally wide-ranging. £12 - £25.
THE HALLE – Winter Classics
The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street, ManchesterCrisp winters and snowy landscapes have inspired some of the best-loved and most evocative music in the world. Tonight we offer sleigh bells, snowflakes and the Northern Lights alongside The Nutcracker and Vivaldi’s dramatic Winter from The Four Seasons. £13 - £46.50.
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM
Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyJoin us inside the Bracewell Smith Hall and enjoy music from Haworth Ukulele Group. 2pm.
THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnPerforming the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades. £32.50 – £102.
SONGS OF TRAVEL
Howard Assembly Rooms 32 Briggate, LeedsKatherine Broderick - soprano, Kathryn Stott - piano. Last year they performed Schubert’s Winterreise for Leeds International Concert Season and were so conscious of restrictions around the world and the devastating, lonely nature of that particular musical journey. Looking forward this year with more optimism they both very much wanted to include Songs of Travel by Vaughan Williams in this new journey and acknowledge his 150th anniversary while doing so. £18 - £22.
LE MISERABLES
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThis brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century”. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. 7.30pm. Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £25 -£79.
ENDLESS LOVE
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesGet ready for the ultimate feel-good show celebrating the music of legendary hitmakers Lionel Richie and Diana Ross. It’s a wonderful night no music fan will want to miss.
UK ROCK SHOW
The Muni Theatre ColneGet ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock, combining the feel of a rock festival with the atmosphere of a top-end rock arena tour.Expect fireworks, flames, amazing lighting and exacting attention to detail as this amazing 5-piece band recreate hits from rock gods such as Journey, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Kiss, AC/DC, Van Halen and many more.
LOSING TOUCH
George and Dragon 217 Gisburn Road, NelsonMusic from the likes of Foo Fighters/Oasis/Arctic Monkeys/Stereophonics and many more besides….
THE WASHBOARD RESONATORS
Silsden Town Hall Main Street, SilsdenFootstomping Ragtime. Support act The Blackhill Barrow Boys.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordCelebrated playwright Conor McPherson (The Weir, The Seafarer) boldly reimagines the legendary songs of Bob Dylan, like you’ve never heard them before, in Girl From The North Country. A heart-breaking and universal story about family and love, hailed by the Observer as the 'No. 1 theatre show of the year'. 7.30pm. Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £23 - £44.50.
DUSTY, CILLA, LULU, AND PET
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleFour voices that defined a decade: Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black, Lulu and Petula Clark. Between them they had many of the very greatest songs of the 60s, all brilliantly performed by Samantha and her band.
BETTY! A SORT OF MUSICAL
Royal Exchange Theatre St Ann’s Square, ManchesterAs the first female speaker of the House of Commons, Betty Boothroyd is a Dewsbury girl to celebrate, and the six ladies (plus Calvin) of The Dewsbury Players are going to do just that... through the medium of musical theatre! 'Here's to a woman who conquered the murky world of Westminster with nothing but wit and gumption.. and enough hairspray to turn a tsunami into a kiss curl.' 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. Various prices.
CHRISTMAS CAVALCADE
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonChristmas Cavalcade - An Evening Of Festive Music. Playhouse Promotions presents another Great Evening of Entertainment for the Christmas Season raising funds for The Playhouse and featuring our friends The Freckleton Band and Singers from Preston Musical Comedy Society
WHITWORTH BRASS SEPTET
Leeds Cathedral Great George St, LeedsAfter the ensemble’s first appearance last year, we’re delighted to welcome back the Whitworth Brass Septet from the RNCM to join Darius Battiwalla for virtuoso brass music and some seasonal items including carols for all to sing along. Free. No booking required.
CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
Pendle Heritage Centre Barrowfod, ColneJoin us for our annual Christmas Carol Service in the atmospheric and festive Cruck Barn.
ANYTHING FOR LOVE – The Meat Loaf Story
St. George's Hall BradfordThe highly acclaimed Steve Steinman brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits, with special guest star Lorraine Crosby, the female lead vocalist on Meat Loaf’s Grammy Award winning song and No 1 hit the world over I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That).
BLACKBURN CHAMBER CHOIR AT CHRISTMAS
Spring Antics in the Museum Haslingden Road, RossendaleWe are excited to be welcoming back the amazing Blackburn Chamber Choir performing their Christmas programme.
CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT FEATURING VOGUE
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonChristmas party nights return to the Albert Halls, featuring singing duo Vogue and DJ with a hot buffet supper.
SOUL TRAIN
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneHarking back to the wonderful days when the dance floor was king, performers deliver a fun presentation of 60s and 70s soul classics. From early soul days of Tamla Motown, Stax, and Atlantic records through to disco and beyond as the show brings on the good times.
CLASSIC SOUL CHRISTMAS
The Muni Theatre ColneGinger Taylor Roman, Mike Kemp and Richard Lodge. Dancing from 8pm.
OH WHAT A NIGHT!
Silsden Town Hall Main Street, SilsdenJersey Boys tribute act featuring all the hits from Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
SOUL TRAIN
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneHarking back to the wonderful days when the dance floor was king, performers deliver a fun presentation of 60s and 70s soul classics. From early soul days of Tamla Motown, Stax, and Atlantic records through to disco and beyond as the show brings on the good times. Great atmosphere - wonderful memories and always a fun night out!
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM
Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyJoin us inside the Bracewell Smith Hall and enjoy music from Two Rivers Concert Band.
BACK CHAT BRASS
The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire 3, Quarry Hill, LeedsThe Leeds-based brass band’s brassy beats are an instant favourite of any audience lucky enough to catch the eight-piece ensemble live. In this concert the band presents its signature take on all your favourite Christmas tunes, featuring a one-of-a-kind sound, musicianship, and simply electrifying showmanship. Free admission, no booking required.
CHRISTMAS CRACKER WITH GIGGLESWICK AND SETTLE BRASS BAND AND VOICES OF CRAVEN
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleThe band, directed by Kevin Maltby, has just celebrated its 70th birthday. They join forces with this community choir of people from all around Craven. The Voices of Craven choir will be directed by Simon Watkins and accompanied by Mike Nicholas.
THE 2022 LORD MAYOR’S CAROL CONCERTS
Leeds Minster 2-6 Kirkgate,, LeedsLeeds Philharmonic Chorus, Rothwell Temperance Band. Celebrate Christmas with Leeds International Concert Season’s annual family carol concerts, taking place this year at Leeds Minster. 6.30pm & 8.30pm. £6.50, concs £3.50.
GEORGE MICHAEL STORY
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyExpect to be taken on a musical journey of George Michael’s biggest hits in this celebration of his life and generosity, as seen on BBC & ITV. A fun and emotional night culminating in a finale that is guaranteed to surprise and have the audience singing along! £27 – £31.