Theatre
George Lewis: The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsDescribed as “the funniest dad on Instagram”, stand-up comedian George has racked up hundreds of millions of views for his hilarious online sketches about the big things in life – like owning an air fryer, watching a David Beckham documentary, and the excruciating experience of trying to do a jigsaw with your kid.
John Lydon – I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
The Muni Theatre ColneLegend and icon John Lydon will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, during a one-off 45-date UK tour. Lydon will reflect on the Sex Pistols, Public Image Limited (PiL), his art and his life’s story during informal evenings of conversation and audience questions. An icon, a revolutionary and an immortal, as the frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols, Johnny Rotten changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. He caused an earthquake which transformed music for good. During his remarkable years in Public Image Ltd he consistently pushed back the boundaries and still continues to challenge and thrive. As a writer, Lydon wrote two best-selling volumes of memoir: the excoriating Rotten: No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs and the ridiculously entertaining and uncompromising Anger Is An Energy: My Life Uncensored. Now he is embarking on a spoken word tour, where fans will get to hear his stories up-close-and-personal. John said: “I could be shit. I could be shite. I’m left-handed. John Lydon or John Rotten.” To book, please visit www.themuni.co.uk or call 01282 661234
Curtain Up For A Cause
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyCurtain Up For A Cause - Burnley's own talented stage stars present an unforgettable afternoon of musical theatre! Let them guide you on an uplifting and emotional journey through some of your favourite shows, all in support of the Stroke Association.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordGet ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to Bradford. Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. 7pm. Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £18.75 - £58.75.
Otherhood at The Beacon
The Beacon, Lister Park, BradfordJoin Old Bird Theatre for an immersive theatre experience and soundscape mixed with real life stories. Otherhood switches between the here and now and an audio storytelling realm where we travel in time to an imagined fantastical Bradford.
HUSH HUSH – A Bletchley Story
Bingley Arts Centre Main Street, BingleyMikron invites you to enter a world of secrets, songs and cyphers as we get to know the heroes of Hut 3. In a non-descript mansion house, in a non-descript town, a group of extra-ordinary men and women worked to provide intelligence that would help to win the war. But shhhhhh, you’d better keep it under your hat, because as far as the rest of the world is concerned, Bletchley Park doesn’t exist. £16/£14.
More than a Mum
Bradford Playhouse 4 – 12 Chapel St,Little Germany,, Bradford.Join Susie for a hilarious one-woman comedy show that dives into what it is to be a mother. Have any of us worked it out? Who has the answer?
KIM CARNIE
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleAward-winning singer and composer, Kim Carnie, has featured not only on some of the UK’s biggest stages, but across the world via film and computer game soundtracks, including Netflix’s Outlaw King, Black Mirror and The Bard’s Tale.
SH!T-FACED SHAKESPEARE® HAMLET
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonFeaturing a cast of professional Shakespearean actors, this unique production takes an unpredictable twist each night as one performer is chosen to be deliberately intoxicated for up to four hours before showtime.
SANDI TOKSVIG: FRIENDS OF DOROTHY
St George's Hall Bridge St, BradfordCome and join the comedian, broadcaster, campaigner (and tiny Danish beacon of hope) for an evening celebrating her love and passion for writers and books.
Spiders Web by Agatha Christie
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterClarissa, married to a top diplomat, loves to spin tales just like a spider spins a web. However, when someone is murdered right in her drawing room, that’s another matter! Live drama is so much harder to cope with! Presented by Lancaster Footlights.
THE DRESSER
Colne Little Theatre River Street, Colne, United KingdomBased on the author's own experiences as dresser to Sir Donald Wolfit, this bracing, heartbreaking drama is an elegy to a by-gone era.
CBEEBIES PANTO – CINDERELLA
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordFeaturing a host of CBeebies’ stars and specially adapted by Bradford’s own Chris Hannon, expect singing, dancing and laughs for the whole family. Various times and prices.
LOUISE JAMESON PRESENTS SHAKESPEARE’S MISTRESS
Harrogate Studio Theatre Oxford Street, HarrogateShakespeare’s Mistress is Louise Jameson’s ‘desert island disc’ choices from Shakespeare’s canon, which she shares with you alongside her very personal memories of the last 50 years. From Shakespeare to TV Soaps, from the National to stand-up – a life in performance…
Dirty Dusting
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnGladys, Olive and Elsie are three “vintage style” cleaning ladies who, threatened with redundancy, chance on an ‘unconventional’ way of earning some extra cash. Starring Crissy Rock (Benidorm) and Leah Bell (Stage Award Winner) alongside Vanessa Karon and Paul Dunn.
Cirque Éloize iD Reloaded
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordDance Consortium presents Cirque Eloize: iD Reloaded. Directed and curated by Jeannot Painchaud. Mixing urban dance, daring stunts and dazzling acrobatics. iD Reloaded, inspired by iD, Cirque Eloize’s ground-breaking and breath-taking West End and international hit, is an intoxicating blend of circus arts and urban dance music; b-boying/b-girling, breakdance, hip hop and more.
CALENDAR GIRLS
St George's Hall Bridge St, BradfordBased on the incredible true story of eleven lovable and brave WI members in Knapley, Yorkshire, Calendar Girls is a sensitive, emotional, beautiful and heartwarming story about life, loss, aging, true friendships, and the power of a community.
FUNNY STUFF
The Muni Theatre ColneSue Ryding is one half of the legendary comedy duo LipService. In 2022, her comedy partner Maggie Fox died, and Sue was left with a shipping container full of stage props, costumes, wigs, hats, shoes, sheep, you name it.
Dirty Dusting
The Muni Theatre ColneProduction company Entertainment Unlimited have embarked on another UK wide tour in 2025 with the laugh out loud comedy, Dirty Dusting. THIS IS AN EVENING OF PURE THEATRICAL VIAGRA Gladys, Olive and Elsie are three “vintage style” cleaning ladies who, threatened with redundancy, chance on an ‘unconventional’ way of earning some extra cash. A wrong number requiring a Sex Chat Line rings into the office and gives them a great idea… “Why not start their own Sex Chat Line?” After all, their age and appearance won’t matter on the telephone and providing they can keep this a secret from Dave, their boss…they could be onto a winner! What could possibly go wrong???? 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.
DRACULA
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyA comedy by John Nicolson.
SU POLLARD
The Muni Theatre ColneSu Pollard: Still Fully Charged celebrates Su’s 50 years in show business in a one-woman variety show packed with fabulous songs, hilarious stories, and much-loved characters.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordWhen 16-year-old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined.
KING HAROLD’S MOTHER
Skipton Little Theatre Clifford Street,, SkiptonA one woman performance bringing the life and thoughts of Danish Gytha to a modern audience. The performance will be followed by a question and answer session with Heather Leech who will be performing the part of Gytha.
Crown Ballet presents – The Nutcracker
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterAfter last year’s acclaimed tour, Crown Ballet® is delighted to return to the UK to mesmerize audiences with their enchanting production of The Nutcracker. The Magic of Classical Ballet – Performed Live on Stage. Adult £25, Concs £23, Child: £18.
SHREK THE MUSICAL
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonJoin Skipton Musical Theatre Company as they bring the smash-hit Shrek The Musical to life this autumn in a spectacular production filled with laughter, heart, and a whole lot of ogre-sized fun! Various times.
The Pirates of Buccaneer Bay
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnAll aboard for a swashbuckling adventure like no other! From the award-winning team behind Sleeping Beauty and The Wizard of Oz comes a brand-new family spectacular – The Pirates of Buccaneer Bay! Packed with laughs, thrills, and jaw-dropping surprises, this is the high-seas panto experience you won't want to miss. Various prices.
VILLAINS UNLEASHED
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThis devilishly fun show brings together all your favourite Villains for the ultimate Halloween party.
YOU CHOOSE
The Muni Theatre ColneBased on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt, is brought to you by Nonsense Room Productions (Shark in the Park and Hairy Maclary Shows) bring you an interactive musical show for all the family. But in this show – YOU CHOOSE what happens!
Jenny Éclair: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes Live!
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsIn celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist, and professional show-off Jenny Éclair comes to venues nationwide with a brand-new autobiographical show.
THE UNFRIEND
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyWhen Peter and Debbie meet the super-friendly, lifeloving, Trump-supporting Elsa on a cruise, they politely agree to stay in contact – because that’s the polite thing to do, isn’t it? But when Elsa invites herself to stay a few months later, they decide to do some research into their uninvited guest… and uncover Elsa’s shocking hidden past. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £14.
Matilda
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordThis anarchic production, about a strong and determined heroine with a vivid imagination, has won over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical. Various times & prices.
The World Adventure Dance Showcase
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnA wanderlust across the planet into culteral diversity through beauty of dance presented by House of Fusion.
GUNPOWDER PLOT AT HOGHTON TOWER
Hoghton Tower Hoghton, PrestonStep back into 1605 and walk the treacherous path with Guy Fawkes and the conspirators in this immersive, theatrical tour.
Dear England
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThe National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit comes to Leeds in a highly anticipated tour. From multi-award-winning writer James Graham (Sherwood, BBC) and director Rupert Goold (Patriots, Cold War), this five-star ‘new stage epic’ (Telegraph) tells the uplifting, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring story of Gareth Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England manager, in a ‘gripping’ (Times) examination of nation and game. 7.30pm. Wed & Thurs mat 2pm. £33 - £68.
SHED STORIES
Wesley Methodist Church 28 Oxford St, HarrogateUniquely blending theatre, movement and documentary, Shed Stories is a heartwarming performance that brings to life the world of ‘Men’s Sheds’; community groups where people can come together to make, repair and repurpose as well as improve their wellbeing and mental health.
SNOW WHITE
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordMirror, mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest panto of them all! Bring a touch of fairytale sparkle to your festive season with this year’s magical pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!
The Wittering Whitehalls: Barely Alive
St George's Hall Bridge St, BradfordJoin Michael and Hilary for an exclusive show as they bring their hit podcast to the stage. Take a comfy (-ish) seat and garner their thoughts on everything from workouts to weddings, seaside towns to social media and everything in between!
ENCHANTED – THE CANDLELIGHT CONCERT
The Muni Theatre ColnePerformed by a cast of talented live singers from the world of Musical Theatre, this concert features beautifully arranged music from timeless classics such as Frozen, Tangled, Moana, Wicked, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Lion King, and many more.
COUNT ARTHUR STRONG IS CHARLES DICKENS IN ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsCount Arthur Strong takes on one of the literary greats, the famous Charles Dickens, and then presents his one-man interpretation of A Christmas Carol.
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, Clitheroe9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the 1980 hit movie. This hilarious story of friendship and revenge is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic!
SAOS: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleGo Go Go ! …… Settle Amateur Operatic Society perform one of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 7pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. Adult £18, child £12.
PACK OF LIES
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe Jacksons are a nice middle-aged English couple. Their best friends are their Canadian neighbours, the Krogers. All is blissful in their world until a detective from Scotland Yard asks to use their house as an observation station to try and foil a Soviet spy ring operating in the area.
THE NUTCRACKER
Royal Hall, Harrogate Ripon Road, HarrogateFollowing last year’s phenomenal success, Imperial Classical Ballet® is delighted to return to the UK with their breathtaking production of The Nutcracker.
SUZY HOMEMAKER
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonSuzy Homemaker was a line of miniature functional toy household appliances produced by Topper Toys, and launched in 1966, teaching girls how to be the perfect housewife. In this performance we see women throughout history trapped in a role they did not ask for, and had no choice in.
MUTTON
West Park United Reform Church West Park, HarrogateMutton is a new dark comedy from Brave Words, exploring the life and times of the Yorkshire Witch. How the desperation of ordinary folk in the early 1800s is paralleled today.
A CHRISTMAS MURDER MYSTERY
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportA brand-new crime-solving show in Southport. Brush off your best suit and bring your feather boa!
Royal Ballet: Cinderella
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleLive Screening from The Royal Ballet. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family and will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK – MAGICAL FAMILY PANTOMIME
Harrogate Studio Theatre Oxford Street, HarrogateTimes are hard for Dame Trott. She has no money, and her only child Jack isn’t much help either. When Dame Trott decides to sell their precious cow Buttercup at market, they are tricked into exchanging her for just a handful of beans – and that’s when the magic really begins!
NT Live – The Fifth Step
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenOlivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.£13.20 - £16.50.
BLT Studio: Wool City
Bingley Arts Centre Main Street, BingleyBLT Studio celebrates Bradford’s City of Culture 2025 status with ‘Wool City’. Through drama, dance, and song, it explores the city’s history from 1836 to today, focusing on textile mills and Titus Salt’s impact on workers’ lives in Saltaire.