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11 events,
Cinderella – Bolton’s Christmas Family Pantomime
Cinderella – Bolton’s Christmas Family Pantomime
The magical family pantomime Cinderella. You will have a ball at The Victoria Hall come along and join in the fun. Various times.
Snow White
Snow White
Featuring breath-taking scenery and special effects, sparkling costumes, spectacular song and dance, with plenty of fun, laughter and audience participation, Snow White is the pantomime that is simply wicked, simply wonderful and simply must be seen! Various times & prices.
Robin Hood: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
Robin Hood: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
A very different format to the traditional Christmas pantomime, Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantos mix traditional elements of audience participation and corny gags with a jukebox full of classic rock anthems and chart-toppers, all performed live on stage by an ultra-talented cast of actor-musicians. Various times & prices.
Oliver!
Oliver!
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, Oliver! follows the story of a small boy with a big heart as he journeys from a desolate workhouse to the paved streets of Victorian London in search of love and a place to call home. Various times & prices.
Aladdin
Aladdin
This year's panto Aladdin sees the return of West End star and TV soap sensation Tom Lister (as Abanazar) joining comic and Britain's Got Talent finalist Steve Royle (as Wishee Washee)! Various times & prices.
The Enormous Crocodile
The Enormous Crocodile
A new musical version of Roald Dahl’s picture book featuring tasty tunes and mischievous puppets suitable for those 4+. Various times. £15 - £20.
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
With stunning sets, hilarious comedy and breath-taking special effects, Jack and the Beanstalk promises to be our most spectacular pantomime ever! This fun-filled extravaganza is guaranteed to delight the whole family… Various times and prices.
Cinderella
Cinderella
Billy Pearce, as the loveable Buttons, Emmerdale star Samantha Giles as The Wicked Stepmother and celebrity baker and Strictly Come Dancing finalist John Whaite as Dandini. Dale Mathurin will play Prince Charming and Yorkshire local Sarah Pearson will perform as the title role of Cinderella. Various times & prices.
Jack & The Beanstalk
Jack & The Beanstalk
Paul Holman Associates present Jack & The Beanstalk! This Christmas, join our hero on the adventure of a lifetime as he climbs the beanstalk to fame, fortune and true love! Various times & prices.
Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates of the River Ouse
Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates of the River Ouse
York legend Berwick Kaler returns with all of the gang for his hilarious take on the classic story of the sailor from York who finds himself marooned on a desert island, but he’s not alone! Various times and prices.
Cinderella
Cinderella
Cinderella is presented once again by our pantomime production company Imagine Theatres. Come and join us for everyone's favourite rags to riches tale. Various times and prices.
10 events,
Jack And The Beanstalk
Jack And The Beanstalk
A pantomime full of Fe, Fi, Fo & Fun!. Don’t miss this year’s spectacular pantomime featuring a superb cast, beautiful scenery, colourful costumes, amazing special effects and lots and lots of laughs!
3 events,
4 events,
Life of Pi
Life of Pi
Winner of five Olivier Awards, including Best Play, see the West End spectacle on its first ever UK tour. It will make you believe in the power of theatre. 7.30pm, Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. £27 - £52.
5 events,
The Ghost Train – Preston Drama Club
The Ghost Train – Preston Drama Club
Arnold Ridley’s classic comedy-thriller, The Ghost Train, was first produced in 1925 and has been a firm favourite with professional and non-professional theatre companies ever since.
7 events,
Rapunzel: A modern family pantomime
Rapunzel: A modern family pantomime
Step into a world where hair-raising excitement meets magical moments in All Souls’ sensational production of Rapunzel! Various times & prices.
The Met’s Comedian of the Year Competition 2024
The Met’s Comedian of the Year Competition 2024
Presented by First Thursday Comedy. Six breakthrough comedians perform and compete for a £600 prize, and the prestigious title of The Met’s Comedian of the Year. Compere Roger Monkhouse.
8 events,
ALADDIN
ALADDIN
Renowned for their high-quality shows, the award-winning Burnley Pantomime Society are set to thrill audiences once again with one of the most popular tales ever told. Packed with comedy, great music, stunning scenery, wonderful costumes, heroes, villains, audience participation and all the excitement that only pantomime can provide. Various times. £12/£14.
Sleeping Beauty 2024
Sleeping Beauty 2024
The critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet returns with Sleeping Beauty, every child’s favourite fairy tale, set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. £26 - £53.
6 events,
Oliver!
Cinderella
Jack And The Beanstalk
Rapunzel: A modern family pantomime
ALADDIN
Home I’m Darling – Bingley Little Theatre
Home I’m Darling – Bingley Little Theatre
Home I’m Darling’s writer, Laura Wade, is an award-winning playwright with productions for the stage and films including The Riot Club.
7 events,
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
The members of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are back on stage, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M Barrie’s much-loved tale. But will they ever make it to Neverland? 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm.£30 - £45.
8 events,
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
8 events,
The Haunting
The Haunting
Shakespeare said “A sad tale’s best for winter” – today we prefer a scary tale and what better for a winter night than a ghost story based on original works from the pen of Charles Dickens. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £13.
9 events,
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk
This ‘GIANT’ adventure is the pantomime you’ve BEAN waiting for! Join the award-winning LIDOS as they take you on an adventure like no other. It promises to be Fe-Fi-Fo-FUN! Various times & prices.
12 events,
DANCEWORKS SHOWCASE
DANCEWORKS SHOWCASE
‘Simply The Best’ is The Danceworks Ballet and Theatre School’s ninth spectacular showcase of talent featuring various dance genres including ballet, tap, modern, commercial and contemporary pieces, as well as drama, song and musical theatre ensembles. Various times.
Goofus Theatre presents ‘Me, the Snow and Old Man Crow’
Goofus Theatre presents ‘Me, the Snow and Old Man Crow’
A new non-verbal theatre experience for all to enjoy with clowning, puppetry, soundtrack and encounters, ‘Me, the Snow and Old Man Crow’ will take you on a fantastical journey where magic, nonsense, heart and play abound and all is possible!
Dirty Dusting
Dirty Dusting
Written by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood, this production is directed by Leah Bell who injects this hilarious play with a fresh and lively approach coupled with her own unique comedic style.
4 events,
Oliver!
The Haunting
Jack and the Beanstalk
Waiting for God
Waiting for God
A comedy by Michael Aitkens. At Bayview retirement village, battle-axe extraordinaire Diana Trent conspires with new resident Tom Ballard to give the conniving manager his comeuppance through hilarious conspiracy - with unexpectedly heart warming results. £10, concs £9.
4 events,
THE TIME MACHINE – A COMEDY
THE TIME MACHINE – A COMEDY
H G Wells’ comic deadly serious masterpiece will never be the same again as this hapless highly skilled group of actors embark on a journey of a lifetime! 8pm. Thurs mat 2.30pm. From £21.
5 events,
The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
A comedy adventure by John Nicholson and Le Navet Bete. Presented by The Hall Players.
6 events,
National Theatre: DEAR ENGLAND (15)
National Theatre: DEAR ENGLAND (15)
Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold (Judy) directs this spectacular new play.
6 events,
CROONERS – THE SHOW
CROONERS – THE SHOW
Packed with personality and humour, Crooners has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers with the outstanding 9-piece The Mini Big Band live on stage.
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Calendar Girls
Calendar Girls
The story of the Calendar Girls launched a global phenomenon: a million copycat calendars, a record-breaking movie, stage play and now a musical written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth which coined the term "craughing" - the act of crying and laughing at the same time! Various times & prices.
National Theatre: Skylight (Screening)
National Theatre: Skylight (Screening)
Returning to the big screen after nearly ten years, Bill Nighy (Living) and Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman) feature in the critically acclaimed revival of David Hare’s play, directed by Stephen Daldry (The Audience). £13 - £18.
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
3 events,
Vittorio Angelone: Who Do You Think You Are? I Am?
Vittorio Angelone: Who Do You Think You Are? I Am?
Viral sensation and all round great guy Vittorio Angelone is one of comedy’s fastest-rising stars.
YOU’RE BARD
YOU’RE BARD
Shakespeare like you’ve never seen. Four actors. Four Shakespeare shows. Endless possibilities. You – the audience – decide everything, from the play to the performance style. Even which actor plays which part.
1 event,
Omid Djalili: Work in Progress
Omid Djalili: Work in Progress
Come and see Omid Djalili work in new material. Legendary festival favourite, stand-up comedian, film and television star Omid Djalili guarantees you an evening of experimentation.