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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.
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.
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.
THE DAZZLING DIAMONDS: COMEDY DRAG SHOW
Lancaster Grand Theatre St Leonardgate, LancasterThe Dazzling Diamonds proudly present their smash-hit comedy variety drag show. This isn’t just any show – these “ladies” deliver a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud spectacle like no other.
THE POPPY HOLIDAY SHOW
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnGet ready for a feel-good, toe-tapping afternoon as Poppy & Friends deliver timeless, unforgettable songs direct to your seat!
THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY 2026
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolBuddy tells the enduring story of the musical icon’s meteoric rise from his Southern rockabilly beginnings to international stardom. In just 18 short months, the bespectacled boy from Lubbock, Texas, revolutionised the face of contemporary music and would influence everyone from The Beatles to Bruce Springsteen and The Rolling Stones.
MACBETH ALONE
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesA scintillating new version of one of Shakespeare’s bloodiest plays. Macbeth Alone is a thrilling and visceral reimagining of Shakespeare’s most haunting tragedy — performed by one man alone.
Beauty and The Beast – Adult Panto
The Muni Theatre ColneBeauty’s looking for love — but instead finds herself trapped in a castle with a beast with a very big… personality. Packed with outrageous innuendo, dazzling drag, and more sass than you can shake a candle stick at. This is a laugh-out-loud, adults-only twist on the fairy tale you thought you knew.
THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnGrab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves!
JUSTIN LIVE – JUSTIN TIME TO ROCK
King's Hall & Winter Gardens Station Rd, IlkleyGet ready to sing, dance and laugh along with BAFTA Award-winning Justin, star of Something Special, Justin’s House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz as he and his friends are back in a brand-new live theatre show bursting with music, dancing and plenty of giggles.
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE HUNT FOR MORIARTY
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsA thrilling adventure based on the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty is a world premiere combining powerful performances, a haunting soundscape and innovative design for an exhilarating theatrical experience.
PRIVATE LIVES
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonOn their honeymoons with new spouses, divorced couple Elyot and Amanda unexpectedly meet, rekindle their passion, and impulsively run away together.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
The Muni Theatre ColneOne of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colours.
LIVING THE LIFE OF RILEY
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyA nationally acclaimed stage play that is heartwarming, heartbreaking, and hilarious. Serious laughter combined with serious issues brings the Riley Family to life in front of your eyes.
THE WEIRD WILL OF WILLY WILLIAMS
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonThe late William Harold Williams – former plumber and keen amateur thespian – had occasionally been known to be a tad eccentric. So when his only surviving relatives, Tim and Jacky, attended the reading of his will, they may well have expected the odd surprise here and there.
RSC – Hamlet
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordThe Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Bradford with a "must-see" (Guardian) new production of Hamlet. Hamlet’s mother has married his uncle, and at a less than decent interval since the death of his father. As he pulls at the threads of his not-so-happy new family, Hamlet unravels a web of deceit and immorality that leads to the ultimate crisis of conscience.
John Lydon
The Muni Theatre ColneHe’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political earthquake and transformed music for good.
Derren Brown – Only Human
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordDerren Brown returns to the stage with his brand-new live show Only Human. Prepare to be astonished! The multi-award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to Bradford, following his previous sold-out shows. The content of Only Human is still under wraps but we can guarantee you a mind-blowing experience that'll take your breath away!
The Woman In Black
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordThe legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story The Woman in Black returns to Bradford. One of the most successful and longest running theatre shows in the history of London’s West End, this gripping production is a brilliant study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. Now seen by over 8 million people worldwide, The Woman in Black continues to delight and terrify audiences of all generations.
Macbeth
The Muni Theatre ColneA dark and gripping tragedy by William Shakespeare that explores ambition, power, and guilt. When a Scottish nobleman encounters three witches who predict his rise to the throne, he becomes consumed by ambition. Spurred on by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and seizes the crown, only to spiral into paranoia and tyranny. As bloodshed mounts, the play examines how unchecked ambition leads to destruction and madness.
Rapunzel
The Muni Theatre ColneLet your hair down and get tangled in a brand-new musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale, RAPUNZEL! Following the success of The Little Mermaid, award-winning Immersion Theatre proudly presents a hair-larious and exciting retelling of the family favourite, complete with a laugh out loud script, catchy songs, audience interaction, and stunning production value including dazzling costumes and animated scenery! With magic and mayhem throughout, this is one hair-raising adventure the family won’t want to miss!
West End Magic
The Muni Theatre ColneLondon’s longest-running theatre magic show, direct from the Leicester Square Theatre, presents some of the most exciting names in magic and variety in the UK. An exciting, family-friendly show offering an amazing mixture of magic, comedy and variety acts, featuring British Champion of Magic Oliver Tabor, magical compere Wayne Trice, plus special guest acts. Since 2013, the regular London-based show runs throughout the year featuring incredible award-winning magic, mind reading mysteries, hilarious comedy, ventriloquism, juggling and crazy stunts.
Ken Webster Hypnotist
The Muni Theatre ColneAre you tired of the same old boring hypnosis shows? Well, Ken Webster was too. That's why, in 1985, he decided to shake things up by breaking away from the tired and outdated stereotypes dominating the industry. The result? A bold and controversial style that quickly earned him success.