Theatre
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.
Shakespeare in the Garden at Leighton Hall
Leighton Hall CarnforthThis years' alfresco performance, set in Leighton Hall's beautiful gardens, is As You Like It. Performed by The Festival Players. Tel: 01524 734 474.
Cirque: The Greatest Show – Reimagined
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxGet ready for a dazzling fusion of musical theatre and jaw-dropping circus acts, taking the original Circus meets Musical Theatre spectacle to thrilling new heights. 3pm & 7pm.
Bouncers By John Godber
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThe play has become an international sensation, gathering awards from around the globe. Bouncers is eye-wateringly funny, celebratory and as relevant today as it ever was. £16.50 – £20.00.
Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonWe all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians! Various times and prices.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneFollow the Yellow Brick Road to an Unforgettable Adventure. Step into the magical world of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in this spectacular theatre production, brought to life by TF Productions! Adults £16, Under 19’s £14, Family Ticket (2+2) £54. Tel: 01282 863210.
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Opera House, Winter Gardens BlackpoolGet ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to Blackpool. 7.30pm, Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. Various prices.
SOMETHING’S WRONG
Harrogate Studio Theatre Oxford Street, HarrogateSloane Chatsworth, a single mother struggling with postnatal depression, reunites with her estranged partner as they realise their child is missing. Together they’ll have to find their son and save the town from a long-buried evil.
THE HANDLEBARDS – MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Hoghton Tower Hoghton, PrestonJoin the troupe at in the Wilderness Garden at Hoghton Tower for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ like you’ve never seen before. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter. Various prices.
First Thursday Comedy
The Met Market Street, BuryHilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Freddy Quinne, Sully O’Sullivan, Sam Ayinde and MC Hayley Ellis.
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR – Outdoor Theatre
Lytham Hall Ballam Rd,, Lytham St Annes,, LancashireIllyria return with a different cast to present one of Shakespeare’s most amusing comedies as the penniless Sir John Falstaff plots to find one, or two, rich women to assist. Adult £18, Senior/Students £15, child £9.
William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
Rufford Old Hall 200 Liverpool Road, RuffordJoin Chapterhouse Theatre Company as they bring the bard’s beloved tragedy to life in the grounds of Rufford Old Hall. The tragedy that follows is one of the world’s most enduring love stories. Adult £20, child £14, family £60. Tel: 01704 821 254.
OUTDOOR THEATRE: WRONGSEMBLE PRESENT BREADCRUMBS
East Riddlesden Hall Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.This brand new family show packed full of music, magic and puppetry from Wrongsemble and Gala Durham celebrates how even the simplest story can become the wildest festive fairy tale in the hands of the right storyteller!
Twelfth Night
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleShipwrecked and separated from her twin brother, Viola disguises herself as a man and becomes entwined in a hilarious love triangle. Serving Duke Orsino, who secretly loves Countess Olivia, Viola finds herself in a twist when Olivia falls for her in disguise!
ROBIN HOOD
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleFolksy Theatre invites you to experience a brand new musical adaptation of this classic tale, touring open air throughout summer 2025! Set against the enchanting backdrop of the eerie Sherwood Forest, this whimsical production sees King John and the Sheriff of Nottingham trying to thwart the legendary outlaw, Robin Hood and his band of merry men as they steal from the rich to give to the poor.
Outdoor theatre – Jane Eyre
Rufford Old Hall 200 Liverpool Road, RuffordJoin Chapterhouse Theatre Company as they bring the windswept moorland of Brontë’s masterpiece to life in the grounds of Rufford Old Hall. Adult £20, child £14, family £60. Tel: 0344 249 1895.
WAR HORSE
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsBased on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford, and directed by Tom Morris, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France.
MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyA drama by Charlotte Keatley.
Calamity Jane – Musical
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordBased on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award winning West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables). Various times & prices.
THE MAN WHO WAS MAGIC
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsDare to believe in magic and step into a world where the impossible comes alive! James Phelan is The Man Who Was Magic in a completely new show for 2025.
A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE: A MURDEROUSLY FUNNY EVENING WITH ADAM KAY
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsJoin BAFTA-winning writer and comedian Adam Kay for an evening of hilarious and horrifying anecdotes, as well as a unique insight into the British healthcare system as he takes the audience behind the blood-splattered blue curtain.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
The Palace Theatre ManchesterSet in Paris, 1899, a world of indulgent beauty and unparalleled extravagance, of bohemians and aristocrats, of boulevardiers and reprobates, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the story of a lovesick American writer, Christian, and Satine, the dazzling star of the Moulin Rouge nightclub.
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: INTER ALIA
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleLive screening from National Theatre Live. A new play by Suzie Miller. Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.
THE GOOD LIFE – Bingley Little Theatre Production
Bingley Arts Centre Main Street, BingleyWhen Tom and Barbara Good decide to exchange the pressures of the rat race for an alternative, more sustainable way of living, they set about turning their suburban home in Surbiton into a model of self-sufficiency. It’s the good life for them – but not for Margo and Jerry Leadbetter, who live next door, and are desperately trying to maintain the Surbiton status quo. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm.
BLACK TIE BALL
Harrogate Theatre Oxford Street, HarrogateBy turns satirical and touching, Godber turns his laser gaze onto the Black Tie Ball in all its sophisticated pomp. Told in his signature visceral style, this hilarious comedy sees the hotel staff recount an entire evening at breakneck speed from arrival at seven to carriages at midnight.
MILITARY WIVES: THE MUSICAL
York Theatre Royal St. Leonard's Place, YorkA joyous celebration of female friendship, courage and ‘unsung’ heroes. Get ready for the inspirational story of the Military Wives choir as they change the world one song at a time.
Nigel Slater’s Toast
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyToast is the story of Nigel Slater’s childhood; told through the tastes and smells he grew up with. From making the perfect sherry trifle to waging a war over cakes, from the pressured playground politics of sweets to the rigid rules of restaurant dining, this is a story of love, loss and toast. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £14.
ROSIE JONES: I CAN’T TELL WHAT SHE’S SAYING
The Studio Morley Street, BradfordJoin star of Taskmaster Rosie Jones as she heads back out on the road with her brand-new stand-up show. She's talking about the big stuff: being single, the pressures of representing huge sections of the population, and gravy. Oh, and boobs.
The Return of the Legends
St. George's Hall BradfordBrendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian together with a supporting cast are back to create another evening of spectacular dancing, hilarious camaraderie, great music and a huge amount of laughter! £32.50 - £58.00.
Northern Ballet’s Merlin
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThe man, the myth and the legend are brought to life through spectacular sets and costumes, mind-boggling special effects and Northern Ballet’s signature blend of world-class dance and storytelling. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £23 - £68.
Angela Barnes – Angst
The Studio Morley Street, BradfordA brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo. This hilarious show has some stories of success and sound logic, but mostly features stories of unmitigated failure, a distinct lack of wisdom, a little bit of German and loads of jokes.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxEveryone's favourite fantasmagorical flying car comes to life in the musical adaptation of this beloved family film. Various timers & prices.
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.