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Frankenstein
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsMary Shelley’s classic novel is a psychological thriller which dares to ask the question – what is it to be human? 7.45pm, Thurs mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 - £35.
Dave Spikey: Life in a Northern Town
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThis show is all about Dave’s life in… well… a northern town. He had a job at Bolton General Hospital for 32 years before throwing caution to the wind and leaving to pursue a career in comedy, as you do!
Adam Rowe – What’s Wrong With Me?
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyHost of the global smash-hit podcast Have A Word and star of Live At The Apollo; Adam Rowe is hitting the road with his brand new stand-up tour.
Jurassic Earth Live
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolWith audience participation and fun at the forefront of every performance, families will be captivated by astonishing, HUGE, life-size walking Dinosaurs, and their individual, jaw-dropping features. 1pm & 4pm.
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 the Alhambra Theatre direct from London's West End, after an incredible 33 year run at the Fortune Theatre. 7.30pm, Wed mat 2pm & Sat mat 2.30pm. £20 - £40.
Guys and Dolls – Presented by MAODS
Lancaster Grand Theatre St Leonardgate, LancasterThis musical comedy takes us from the centre of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong!
Enchanted April
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonPreston Drama Club presents Enchanted April by Matthew Barber from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim.
Oh What a Lovely War
Harrogate Theatre Oxford Street, HarrogateA cornerstone of modern musical theatre and one of the very greatest stage satires, Oh What A Lovely War is an extraordinary theatrical journey bringing to life the folly, farce and tragedy of the First World War. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2pm. £17 - £96.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyJoin Chapterhouse Theatre Company this spring as they bring the haunting marshes of Kent and the bustling streets of Victorian London to theatres and cathedrals around the country in a powerful and theatrical telling of Dickens’ enduring masterpiece. Adullt £21.50, child £14, family £64/£56.
Geoff Norcott – Basic Bloke
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterNew national tour for star of Have I Got News For You, A League Of Their Own, The Last Leg, Would I Lie to You?, Live At The Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Backstage With Katherine Ryan and many more!
Humpty Dumpty – Half Term Panto
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnOnce upon a time in Storybrooke all was going well until the evil Queen of Hearts caused misery and corrupted all the nursery rhymes in the land. Various prices.
BLT presents: Blackbird
Bingley Little Theatre Bingley Arts Centre, BingleyWinner of the Olivier Award for Best Play, Blackbird is a deeply complex portrayal of two people whose ruined lives are inextricably intertwined.
THE GREATEST MAGICIAN: AN EVENING OF WONDERS
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyJames Phelan, the magician most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after correctly predicted the lottery, presents an all new show for 2023. £18, concs £14.
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsEmpowering pop musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World. From explorers to artists, scientists to secret agents, hear the stories of some of history’s strongest mothers, sisters and daughters; all independent icons who really did change the world. Various times & prices.
Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxWhen Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 16. Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop. In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other.
CROONERS – Uncaged
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyPacked with personality and humour, Crooners has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers with the outstanding 9-piece The Mini Big Band live on stage.
Oh What A Lovely War
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolOh What A Lovely War is an extraordinary theatrical journey bringing to life the folly, farce and tragedy of the First World War. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2pm. £15 - £29.50.
AN EVENING IN BUENOS AIRES
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyStarring Celeste Cimino and Luciano Millaqueo. Back by popular demand, professional Argentine Tango dancers, Celeste Cimino and Luciano Millaqueo, return to stage - An Evening in Buenos Aires.
Ireland The Show
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes'Ireland The Show' is back! Featuring an all-star Irish cast of the Emerald Isle's most talented award-winning performers including Gary Gamble, Ritchie Remo, Elaine Boyle, Keltic Storm and the Gael Force Irish dancers with their high energy jigs and reels!
Macbeth
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsCorruption and an insatiable greed for power, lead to death and destruction in Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy. Various times & prices.
Railway Children – Blackburn Drama Club
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe children’s classic by E. Nesbit centres on the lives of three children whose comfortable, middle-class existence ends when their father is arrested for a crime he didn’t commit.
Pirates Of Penzance
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonPreston Gilbert & Sullivan will be performing ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ Join us as we climb over Rocky Mountains, as we prepare to set sail with the Pirates of Penzance on our 70th anniversary show. Children under 15 free when accompanied by an adult.
JEEVES & WOOSTER IN ‘PERFECT NONSENSE’
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyA night of pure entertainment based on a novel from the pen of P.G. Wodehouse, this ‘Theatrical delight’ will have you rocking with laughter. £5 - £13.
The Man in the Shadows
Square Chapel Arts Centre 10 Square Road, HalifaxAn Original Telling of Sherlock Holmes. The Man in the Shadows, written and directed by Kyle Gallagher, promises to delve into depths of Sherlock Holmes that we haven’t seen before.
Northern Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsIn the ultimate tale of forbidden love, two young people risk everything to be together. With glorious dancers, eye-catching sets and Prokofiev’s timeless score performed live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia at every performance, this is ballet at its most dramatic, romantic and intense.2.30pm & 7.30pm. £21 - £65.
Sao Paulo Dance Company
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordDance Consortium Presents São Paulo Dance Company. Brazil's finest dance company make their highly anticipated UK debut. £18.75 - £33.75.
Justin Moorhouse – Stretch and Think
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterJustin is back: still funny, yet middle aged. Come it will be fun.
The Big Grand Comedy Show
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterLancaster’s biggest and best comedy show is back again and this time its grander than ever. Join MC Tony Vino as he introduces four of the most celebrated names in UK comedy, performing cutting edge stand-up for a night of unforgettable hilarity.
Yes, Prime Minister
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyComedy by Anthony Jay & Jonathan Lynn. Directed by Robin Martin. £10, concs £9.
Twist – The Halifax Thespians
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxTwist is a hilarious spoof of the much-loved theatrical thriller where nobody is what they seem, and nothing is what it should be! 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £6 - £12.
Sophie McCartney is Tired and Tested
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolJoin award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney as she ventures into the perilous world of parenthood in this rollicking new stand-up show.
Teach Rex LIVE – VELOCIRAPTORS
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsMeet various velociraptors (including the only fully feathered velociraptor in the world!) whilst getting a real insight into these fascinating creatures. Ages 3 plus. 10am & 12.30pm. £10, concs £9.
EXPRESS ‘24
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnEXPRESS ‘24, is a two act celebration of inclusive dance presented by award winning charity DanceSyndrome.
The Wizard of Oz – Musical
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordFeaturing the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We're Off To See The Wizard with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Various times & prices.
Mack & Mabel
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneMack & Mabel depicts the days of the silent film era "when movies were movies". Based on the real life story of the director, Mack Sennett, and his star and lover, Mabel Normand. Presented by Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company. 7.30pm Sat mat 2pm. £12 - £15.
Ladies Day – Lancaster Footlights
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterIn 2005, for one season only, Royal Ascot came to York and four workmates from a fish factory in Hull decided they would go to ‘Ladies Day’!
Irish Annie’s
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolCome on down for a session at Irish Annie’s pub, a brand-new musical play by Asa Murphy celebrating the best of Irish culture, from the music through to the comedy. Featuring a live 5-piece band Shenanigans.
Paul Foot: Dissolve
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterMulti-award-winning and trail-blazing comedian, Paul Foot, is back on tour with Dissolve, his most personal, surprising and ground-breaking show ever.
Billy Pearce
Silsden Town Hall Main Street, SilsdenNational treasure, and undoubtedly one of Britain’s most talented and best-loved comedians and performers. Multi-award winner, Billy has won just about every comedy award going. £24.40 - £32.50.
An Officer And A Gentleman
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordPrepare to be swept off your feet with An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical, based on the award-winning 80s movie. 7.30pm, Wed mat 2pm,m Sat mat 2.30pm. £24.75 - £51.75.
UNHOMELY
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterThe show combines chilling storytelling, an original score and fully integrated BSL to create an unforgettably thrilling theatrical experience.
Singin’ In The Rain
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolPresented by Blackpool Operatic Players. Adapted by Broadway legends Betty Comden and Adolph Green from their original award-winning screenplay. 7.30pm. Fri & Sat mat 2pm. £17 - £27.
Discovering Antarctica: Heroic Tales of Shackleton, Scott & Crean
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportTom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland's unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley.
The Case of the Missing Bunny
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonWe at Story Craft love a good twist, and our Easter show certainly takes you on a wild goose chase. Well Rabbit chase! 11am & 2pm.
Can’t Go Back – A ‘proper’ Yorkshire Musical
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxDescribed as Victoria Wood meets Phoenix Nights, Can’t Go Back is an all-singing, all- dancing new musical with a cast of fantastic characters and a collection of hilarious original songs.
Emmanuel Sonubi – Curriculum Vitae
The Chapel St Helens Road, OrmskirkEdinburgh Comedy Award nominee Emmanuel Sonubi presents a whistle stop tour through the jobs that have led him to become one of the hottest stand-ups on the circuit in the brand-new show, Curriculum Vitae.
Murder On The Nile – Agatha Christie
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonPresented by Preston Drama Club. Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile.
Diane’s Deli: A Tale from Paradise Heights
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolDiane's Deli, from the award winning writer/director of The Haunting of Blaine Manor, written and Directed by Joe O'Byrne.
ROBIN HOOD
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyPrepare yourself for an all-singing, all-dancing, laugh a minute ride through the fun and frolics of panto land. Star cast to be announced! 2pm & 6pm. £16/£18.
Goldilocks and The Three Bears
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonRoll up, Roll up one and all for the Bolton’s Easter pantomime as Ringo the ring boy brings Circus Wonderland to the village of Boltondale. Starring panto favourites Rebecca Lake as Goldilocks and Andrew Curphey as Ringo.