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DRACULA
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyA comedy by John Nicolson.
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!
Snow White – Christmas Pantomime 2025
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnTom Rolfe Productions are thrilled to be back with a brand new production bursting with dazzling costumes, hilarious comedy, sensational singing, beautiful scenery, and the coolest Magnificent Seven ever! Various times & prices.
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.
Snow White Family Panto
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterGet ready for a magical adventure as Lancaster Footlights proudly presents: Snow White – The Fairest Panto in All the Land! Bursting with humour, dazzling costumes, and toe-tapping songs, this traditional tale comes to life with all the charm and sparkle you’ve come to expect. Various times & prices.
Aladdin: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThis isn’t your average Christmas pantomime – this is a Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantomime! Imagine the perfect blend of laugh-out-loud audience participation, hilariously cheesy jokes, and a high-energy jukebox bursting with iconic rock anthems and chart-smashing hits. And the best part? Every note is performed live on stage by a showstopping cast of multi-talented actor-musicians. It’s a festive extravaganza like no other! Various times. £20.50 - £40.
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.
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThe celebrity and West End cast will leave you believing in the power of magic in this perfect festive treat that features all the best elements of a traditional pantomime. Various times. £18 - £22.
Beauty and the Beast
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyLucy Kirkwood's delightful version of the classic fairytale. I expect you have been told fairytales before. But you have never really heard a fairytale until you have heard it told by a real fairy.’ A wild and twisted tale, full of exciting and intriguing challenges. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £10/£12.
Cinderella
Bradford Playhouse 4 – 12 Chapel St,Little Germany,, Bradford.Northern Duck Productions and The Bradford Playhouse proudly present the magical tale of Cinderella! Packed with sparkling costumes, hilarious comedy, and plenty of audience participation, this is a panto you won’t want to miss. Various times and prices.
Santa Live!
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonJoin our magical elves as they help Santa save Christmas and fix Muddles’ mistake and deliver the presents to lots of exciting characters the meet along the way. Various times.
Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleEncore Screening from The Royal Ballet. Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages.
THE REINDEER WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonNarrated by Father Christmas himself, this touching story takes a closer look at the beloved tale of a very special Red-Nosed Reindeer. When a cold-hearted villain named Jack Frost threatens to ruin Christmas with a massive snowstorm, this special little reindeer shows everyone that kindness and inclusion can warm even the coldest hearts. 11 am, 2.30 pm and 6 pm.
The Man Who Was Magic
The Muni Theatre ColneDare 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. You’re invited to a night of wonder where secrets unravel and you’re left aching with laughter and dizzy in disbelief.
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – A ghost story for a winter’s night
Bingley Arts Centre Main Street, BingleyMarley has been dead for seven years, but on Christmas Eve his ghost will offer Ebeneezer Scrooge once last chance to change his ways and avoid his own terrible fate.
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleThe fabulous Muppets band together to teach Scrooge (Michael Caine) the meaning of Christmas in this charming adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale.
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonThis year, Same Difference invites you on a festive adventure like no other. Jack and his mum is busy preparing their annual Christmas offering to keep the Giant away from the village—but disaster strikes when the cupboards are bare!
Aladdin
The Muni Theatre ColneJoin our hero Aladdin, his mother Widow Twankey and his brother Wishee Washee as they embark on a magical adventure and try to defeat the evil Abanazar and his plan to become master of the world. Various times. From £16.50.
The Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenJoin us on a nostalgic journey down memory lane back to those good old days for an afternoon of uplifting songs, stories and laughter. £5/£6.
Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown Show
Albert Halls Victoria Square, Bolton50 plus years In Entertainment/comedy , Roy Chubby Brown is still going strong , entertaining thousands and thousands of fans annually up and down the country , Roy is the undoubted King of Comedy.
BLT: Folk
Bingley Arts Centre Main Street, Bingley“A hilarious story of hope and a celebration of the different forms that love can take.” Presented by Bingley Little Theatre.
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Settle Victoira Hall Kirkgate, SettleLive screening from National Theatre Live. Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Waiting Room: Footlights on Tour at Settle Victoria Hall
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleIn this gripping original play, a group of strangers find themselves in a deserted railway station waiting room. Initially believing it to be just another stop on their journeys. As they settle in and wait for a train that never arrives, they soon realise something unsettling – none of them can remember where they’re going or where they’ve come from.
Educating Rita
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleySet in the 1980's in Liverpool, Rita, a young hairdresser, seeks to break away from her working-class roots and pursue an education. Comedy drama by Willy Russell. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm.
Richard Blackwood Unfiltered
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenNo gimmicks. No filter. Just Richard Blackwood at his realest. In this brand-new hour, Richard delivers sharp, fearless comedy with raw honesty - tackling fatherhood, fame, race, ageing and mental health.