22 November 2025 to 4 January 2026
Snow White – Christmas Pantomime 2025
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Tom 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. 22 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. blackburnempire.com

28 November to 28 December
Snow White Family Panto
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
Get 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. 28 November to 28 December. https://lancastergrand.co.uk/

28 November 2025 to 11 January 2026
Aladdin: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
This 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. 28 November 2025 to 11 January 2026. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

29 November to 31 December
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
The 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. 29 November to 31 December. alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

8 December to 13 December
Beauty and the Beast
Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street, Keighley
Lucy 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. 8 December to 13 December. keighleyplayhouse.co.uk

12 December to 14 December
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. 12 December to 14 December. https://bradfordplayhouse.org.uk/

13 December to 24 December
Santa Live!
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Join 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. £12. 13 December to 24 December. alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

14 December
Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Encore 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. £17. 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. settlevictoriahall.org.uk

19 December
THE REINDEER WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Narrated 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. 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. skiptontownhall.co.uk

20 December
The Man Who Was Magic
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Dare 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. £31.50. 7:30 pm. themuni.co.uk/

20 December
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – A ghost story for a winter’s night
Bingley Arts Centre, Main Street, Bingley
Marley 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. £19. 7:30 pm. bingleyartscentre.co.uk

21 December
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
The fabulous Muppets band together to teach Scrooge (Michael Caine) the meaning of Christmas in this charming adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale. £4. 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. settlevictoriahall.org.uk

29 December to 30 December
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
This 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! £9. 29 December to 30 December. skiptontownhall.co.uk

3 January 2026 to 18 January 2026
Aladdin
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Join 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. 3 January 2026 to 18 January 2026.

14 January 2026
The Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
Join 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. 2:00 pm. bwdvenues.com

16 January 2026
Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown Show
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
50 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. £28. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

19 January 2026 to 24 January 2026
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. £12. 19 January 2026 to 24 January 2026. bingleyartscentre.co.uk

22 January 2026
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Settle Victoira Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Live 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. £17. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. settlevictoriahall.org.uk

23 January 2026
Waiting Room: Footlights on Tour at Settle Victoria Hall
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
In 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. £15. 7:30 pm. lancastergrand.co.uk/

26 January 2026 to 31 January 2026
Educating Rita
Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street, Keighley
Set 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. 26 January 2026 to 31 January 2026. keighleyplayhouse.co.uk

31 January 2026
Richard Blackwood Unfiltered
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
No 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. £22. 7:30 pm. bwdvenues.com

1 February 2026
THE DAZZLING DIAMONDS: COMEDY DRAG SHOW
Lancaster Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster
The 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. £25. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. lancastergrand.co.uk

2 February 2026
THE POPPY HOLIDAY SHOW
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Get ready for a feel-good, toe-tapping afternoon as Poppy & Friends deliver timeless, unforgettable songs direct to your seat! £7.50. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. blackburnempire.com

3 February 2026 to 7 February 2026
THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY 2026
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Buddy 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. £15. 3 February 2026 to 7 February 2026. blackpoolgrand.co.uk

4 February 2026
MACBETH ALONE
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
A 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. £20. 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. lowtherpavilion.co.uk

5 February 2026
Beauty and The Beast – Adult Panto
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Beauty’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. £31.50. 7:30 pm. themuni.co.uk/

7 February 2026
THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves! £26. 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm. blackburnempire.com

8 February 2026
JUSTIN LIVE – JUSTIN TIME TO ROCK
King’s Hall & Winter Gardens, Station Rd, Ilkley
Get 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. £26.15. 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

10 February 2026 to 12 February 2026
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE HUNT FOR MORIARTY
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
A 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. 10 February 2026 to 12 February 2026. leedsplayhouse.org.uk

11 February 2026
PRIVATE LIVES
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
On their honeymoons with new spouses, divorced couple Elyot and Amanda unexpectedly meet, rekindle their passion, and impulsively run away together. £12. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. prestonplayhouse.co.uk

12 February 2026 to 14 February 2026
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
The Muni Theatre , Colne
One 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. £17. 12 February 2026 to 14 February 2026. themuni.co.uk

20 February 2026
LIVING THE LIFE OF RILEY
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
A 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. £28. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. blcgroup.co.uk

25 February 2026
THE WEIRD WILL OF WILLY WILLIAMS
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
The 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. £12. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. prestonplayhouse.co.uk