Theatre
CHRIS MCCAUSLAND: YONKS!
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyComedy - You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well.
My Fair Lady
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxMy Fair Lady is a beautiful musical based on George Bernard Shaw’s play, Pygmalion. Presented by All Souls' Operatic Society. 7.15pm. Sat mat 2.15pm.
Day Of Reckoning
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonComedy drama by Pam Valentine. £12, concs. £11.
BOUNCERS & SHAKERS
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterLancaster Footlights Presents: Bouncers & Shakers by John Godber and Jane Thornton.
Harry Baker: Wonderful
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonAfter a sellout Edinburgh Fringe Run and subsequent 40-date UK Tour, World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is back with a brand new show celebrating the wonder that is being alive. £15, concs £12.
Breathing Corpses – A dark comedy by Laura Wade
Bingley Little Theatre Bingley Arts Centre, BingleyThis black comedy opens with a hotel chambermaid’s discovery of a dead body; and, as the play tracks back in time, each scene explains its predecessor.
Handbagged
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolThe Iron Lady vs. The Crown: It’s a handbag-off for the ages! Moira Buffini’s clever and fiercely funny comedy is a fly-on-the-wall look at what might have happened when Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher came face-to-face in the privacy of the palace. 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 - £43.
PINOCCHIO
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyJoin Pinocchio as he sets off on his adventure to Fantasy Island, where he hopes to learn right from wrong and fulfil his dreams of becoming a real boy. 2pm & 6pm. £18, concs £16.
Chicago: Teen Edition
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneStage Door Youth Theatre present Chicago. Adults: £15, Concessions: £12.
National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove (Screening)
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsSeven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. 2pm & 7pm.
Far from the Madding Crowd
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenCapricious, independent and beautiful Bathsheba Everdene inherits and manages her uncle’s farm. She is courted by three infatuated suitors: an honest, loyal and capable shepherd; a womanising and charming Sergeant; and a lonely, wealthy farmer. Who will she choose? If any of them?
Steptoe & Son – LIVE
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn"YOU DIRRRTTTYYY OLD MAN!" You wouldn’t think it was possible for this ‘rag and boning’ duo to still be at it after all this time, but here they are! Albert is still a dirty old man and Harold is as pretentious as ever! Come and join Steptoe & Son for all the hilarious conflict that our four classic episodes have to offer! See your favourite moments from the smash hit BBC television series, being performed for you live on stage – just make sure you don’t step in a present from Hercules the horse on your way in… Steptoe & Son was first seen on our screens in 1962, running for 8 series and 57 episodes, ending in 1974. It starred the wonderful Harry H. Corbett and Wilfred Brambell, as the warring father and son, trying to cope with their ailing business and having to put up with each other along the way! Cattle Productions Ltd. brings you their adaptation of the original episodes in a brand-new production, from Director Dan Lewis. The show has many hugely funny moments and we hope we’re going to make the original writers, actors and programme, very proud! We’d love for you to join us!
An Inspector Calls
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordStephen Daldry's multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley's classic thriller returns after a record-breaking sell-out tour in 2022. Various times & prices.
Justin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life
The Met Market Street, BuryThis performance is more than just a series of jokes; it's a heartfelt journey through the joys, sorrows, and hilarity of life, delivered with Justin's characteristic charisma and warmth.
The Thrill of Love
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyTrue drama by Amanda Whittingham. Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in Great Britain in 1955 after being convicted of shooting her lover David Blakely in cold blood.
The Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenCome along on a nostalgic journey down memory lane back to those good old days for an afternoon of uplifting songs, stories and laughter. £4.50/£5.50
Brontë
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyIn a collision of dreams, imaginings and memories, playwright Polly Teale shows how three great writers emerged, three sisters, three landmarks of the Yorkshire moors, entwined by ties of family, isolation and a passion for the written word. 7.30pm. Adult £10, concs £6.
Dave Spikey
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyComedy - This show is all about Dave’s life in… well... a northern town, so no surprise there.
Mary Poppins
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordCameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins. The story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs. Various times & prices.
Royal Ballet: Ballet to Broadway
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleSensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.
Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsDirect from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the Evening Standard Award, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) returns to Leeds Grand Theatre by public demand and is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £27 - £50.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolInspired by a true story, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is an award-winning hit musical for today. This funny, fabulous musical sensation has thrilled audiences and critics alike since its premiere at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield in 2017. 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. £20 - £39.
Danny Lee Grew: 24K Magic
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonJoin top magician Danny Lee Grew in his brand new mind boggling one man show 24K Magic – no rabbits, no top hats and most importantly, no ‘magic tricks’… just miracles. Expect a spellbinding evening of jaw dropping magic, illusion, laughs, gasps, and stunning sleight of hand sorcery – all performed live, in the flesh and under the most impossible conditions. £10 - £15.
Abigail’s Party
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneAt the height of 1970s suburbia, social class and ambition, Beverly Moss, the Hostess with the Mostess, is inviting you to her cocktail party. The latest tracks are on the record player, the drinks are flowing and there’s even a bowl of olives
Dick Whittington – Adults Only!
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonStarring The Adult Pantomime favourites, the cracking Liam Mellor as Idle Jack, the filthy and fabulous Jimmy Burton-Iles as Fanny Fitztightly and the devilishly wicked Robert Squire as the evil Queen Rat.
FRANKENSTEIN (ON A BUDGET)
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleOne man, one monster, one glorious dream to singlehandedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong?
Labour of Love
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyA witty and engaging play that takes audiences on a captivating journey through two decades of British politics. 7.30pm, sat mat 2pm. £5 - £14.
ESAA Presents: Aladdin JR
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeJoin Aladdin, Jasmine, and the fast-talking, wisecracking Genie as they discover mystical caves, take magic carpet rides, and outwit the evil sorcerer, Jafar. Fri 7pm, Sat 1.30pm & 7.30pm. £10.00 – £15.00.
MACBETH by William Shakespeare
Lytham Hall Ballam Rd,, Lytham St Annes,, LancashireOutdoor theatre - The Duke’s Theatre Company will open the 16th season of outdoor theatre at Lytham Hall with their production of one of Shakespeare’s most gripping tragedies. £10 - £19.
BOMB HAPPY
Harrogate Library HarrogateExperience the breath-taking real-life stories of two Yorkshire Normandy Veterans.
The Tale of the Loneliest Whale
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonJoin Hoglets Theatre on a magical journey of singing whales who are finding out that being different can be difficult, but it can also be beautiful. The Tale of the Loneliest Whale features beautiful handmade puppets, original songs and music and immersive, sensory experiences. 11am & 1.30pm.
Milton Jones – HA!MILTON
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyThis is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn't make a song and dance about it. A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.
The Girl on the Train
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyRachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.
NOTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND
Harrogate Studio Theatre Oxford Street, HarrogateThe Harrogate Dramatic Society is proud to present the stage play in which Tim Whitnall has brought to life many of the encounters related by Bill Bryson.
Ripon Theatre Festival 2025
ripon Ripon, RiponGet ready for a joyful celebration of live performance, bursting with theatre, music, dance, storytelling, puppetry, and plenty of laughs. Ripon Theatre Festival is fast becoming a highlight of the region’s cultural calendar—welcoming audiences of all ages with a programme that’s packed with high-quality performances, friendly faces, and magical moments. We’ll be popping up in streets, gardens, museums, and surprise locations all across our glorious city. Expect big laughs, bold ideas, and brilliant memories—and with many events free to attend, it’s the perfect way to kick off your summer.
Living the Life of Riley
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonStarring Vicky Entwistle - Living the Life of Riley is a heart-warming, heart-breaking and hilarious tale of a family, trying to negotiate their way through teenage tantrums, autism, and Grandma.
The Highwayman
Matcham Auditorium Drury Lane, WakefieldThis July, West Yorkshire playwright John Godber is bringing his hilarious new play 'The Highwayman' to Theatre Royal Wakefield for three exclusive shows! You will not want to miss out on this brilliant production! It’s 1769, and everyone is flocking north; every ale house is packed with the great and the bad. Yorkshire is the place to be; a region drunk on making money, social climbing, gambling and gin, but with wealth in abundance, the temptation is great. The Highwayman is a thrilling theatrical adventure from John Godber, told in the style of his infamous Bouncers, is visceral, venal and very funny. The Highwayman’s creed is simple; look after number one and to hell with the hangman! Written and directed by John Godber, with music from Ruby Macintosh and starring a collection of emerging actors history will have never felt more alive, and theft never so attractive! Tickets on sale now for 'The Highwayman' at Theatre Royal Wakefield: https://www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/events/the-highwayman-2025
Nanna Mo’s Botox and Bum Lifts
The Met Market Street, BuryAfter doing an online course in cosmetic procedures Nanna Mo has started earning a few quid by giving Botox jabs and Brazilian butt lifts to the fellow residents of her care home. A New Comedy by MaD Theatre Company. £14/£16.
5 Mistakes that Changed History
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxWe all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. 5 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious historical storytelling show performed by historian and comedian, Paul Coulter, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world. £22.25 - £24.25.
Twisted! The Musical
The Muni Theatre ColneThis brand-new musical is an intriguing continuation of Dickens’ classic novel, Oliver Twist, shedding new light on beloved characters in a thrilling story of redemption, justice and the enduring power of love. Set in the heart of Victorian London, "Twisted! The Musical" follows Oliver Brownlow, now a young man, as he becomes intertwined with Jane, a working-class flower girl battling the harsh realities of life with an alcoholic uncle. This two-hour production combines live music, dynamic performances, and captivating choreography to explore profound themes of resilience, love, and social justice. Developed as a musical reimagining, "Twisted!" gives lovers of "Oliver Twist" a chance to see where Oliver's life has taken him and how he navigates the complexities of adulthood in a world that challenges his ideals. Select performances will feature a Q&A session with the writers, director, and principal cast, allowing audiences to delve deeper into the story and its themes. Age: 12+ Parental Guidance required
Skipton Comedy Live
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonGet ready for a night of non-stop laughter at Skipton Comedy Live! The Hub bar will be open from 7pm with regular drinks intervals throughout the show.
Picture You Dead
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordSuperintendent Roy Grace is back in a brand-new Peter James stage adaptation and world premiere of the bestselling Picture You Dead, which has opened to rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Various times & prices.
Disney’s Aladdin – Chorley Youth Theatre
Chorley Theatre Dole Lane, ChorleyRing bells. Bang the drums. Chorley Youth Theatre presents an exciting stage adaptation of the legendary tale of the lovable thief with the heart of gold. Adult £10, child £8, family £32. Various times.
Little Shop Of Horrors
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonLittle Shop of Horrors is the ever popular dark comedy from Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, produced by the award-winning Preston Musical Comedy Society. Various prices.
Pride & Prejudice – Outdoor Theatre
Rufford Old Hall 200 Liverpool Road, RuffordJoin Chapterhouse Theatre Company as you step back in time over two hundred years and meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as they navigate the mire of manners of regency society. Adult £20, child £14, family £60. Tel: 0344 249 1895.
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice
Rufford Old Hall 200 Liverpool Road, RuffordStep back in time over two hundred years and meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as they navigate the mire of manners of regency society.
Broadway to Hollywood
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneEncore Dance School presents Broadway to Hollywood. Come and join Encore’s fabulous students showcase their unlimited talents! 2pm & 7.30pm.
The Railway Children
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthThe show begins when you board a steam train at Keighley and then travel the full length of this historic railway. When you reach the end of the line at Oxenhope, you’ll find a purpose-built auditorium within the station’s Engine Shed - and a new version of the production, which tells the story of three children forced to move from London to Yorkshire after their father is falsely imprisoned. 1pm & 6.3opm. From £15.
UNSERIOUS BUSINESS
Harrogate Studio Theatre Oxford Street, HarrogateGet ready to laugh out loud with Harrogate’s very own hilariously talented improv troupe!
Rhythm of the Dance
St. George's Hall BradfordFeaturing world class musicians who play live on stage, star vocalists singing live and world champion dancers, this mesmerising show is a completely captivating experience of pulsating rhythms with slick choreography performed at lightning speed. £30.25 - £37.75.