26 July
The Giant Killers
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
The Long Lane Theatre Company’s The Giant Killers – the critically acclaimed, inspiring true story of Football’s greatest underdog - Darwen FC. £15. 7:30 pm. https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/

31 July
Summer Outdoor Theatre: Pinocchio
Lowther Gardens , Lytham St. Annes
This show from “The Storytellers Theatre Company” is bright, colourful and full to the brim with toe tapping action. The hour long performance is sure to captivate all who listen and watch. 12pm & 2.30pm. £8. All day. https://lowtherpavilion.co.uk/

7 August
The Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
Join us on a journey full of uplifting songs, stories and laughter as we celebrate our 21st year of what has now become a permanent fixture on the Darwen entertainment calendar. £4.50/£5.50. 2:00 pm. https://bwdvenues.com/

9 August
Alice in Wonderland
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Step into the enchanting world of Alice in Wonderland as Same Difference Arts presents a lively theatre performance   Join us as we follow Alice on her whimsical journey down the rabbit hole, where she encounters a host of unforgettable characters. £7.50. 11:00 am. https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/

14 August to 1 September
Disney’s Aladdin
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Already seen by over 14 million people worldwide, this exuberant production, based on the 1992 animated film is filled with unforgettable magic, comedy, breathtaking sets and dazzling costumes. Various times & prices. 14 August to 1 September. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

21 August
Summer Outdoor Theatre: Cinderella
Lowther Gardens , Lytham St. Annes
What happens when you cross the most wonderful time of the year with the most magical fairy tale of all time? Pendle Productions present the spectacular outdoor family pantomime "Cinderella". 12pm & 2.30pm. £8. All day. https://lowtherpavilion.co.uk/

24 August to 26 August
BARD IN THE YARD
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
A Summer Feast from the Works of Mr William Shakespeare - An Ilkley Players Fringe Production. Sat 7.30pm. at Ilkley Playhouse, Sun & Mon 2.30pm at The Manor House Yard, Ilkley. £8, students £5. 24 August to 26 August. https://ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk/

24 August to 25 August
Diane’s Deli – A Tale from Paradise Heights
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Diane's Deli, from the award winning writer/director of The Haunting of Blaine Manor, written and Directed by Joe O'Byrne. £17.50. 24 August to 25 August. https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/

27 August to 31 August
The Bench By Keir McAllister
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Joe is in crisis, his life a swirling scribble of obligations he feels he’s failing to fulfil. For five minutes a day he finds a little solace and peace, alone on an isolated bench. A satirical comedy about finding a safe place in a threatening world. 7.30pm, sat mat 2.30pm. 27 August to 31 August. http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/

29 August to 1 September
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Critically acclaimed ENSEMBLE Theatre follow up their production of Footloose with a Blackpool first with Broadway’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm.  From £20.50. 29 August to 1 September. https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/

2 September to 7 September
Sandcastles
Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street, Keighley
A comedy by Bob Larbey. £10, concs £9. Tel: 07599 890 769. 2 September to 7 September. http://www.keighleyplayhouse.co.uk/

3 September to 7 September
Cluedo 2
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
Following the huge success of the smash hit original play, Cluedo is back on stage in 2024, with a brand new hilarious whodunit - CLUEDO 2 starring Strictly Come Dancing champion Ellie Leach. Various times & prices. 3 September to 7 September. https://www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/

3 September to 7 September
Blood Brothers
Opera House, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. 7.30pm. Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. Various prices. 3 September to 7 September. https://www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk/

5 September
Mo Gilligan: In The Moment World Tour
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Triple BAFTA-winning stand-up sensation Mo Gilligan, returns to The Grand Theatre with his highly anticipated In The Moment World Tour. £28.50 - £30.50. 8:00 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

9 September to 14 September
SAME TIME NEXT YEAR – Bingley Little Theatre
Bingley Arts Centre, Main Street, Bingley
Doris and George meet in 1951. It is a bittersweet, nostalgic and very funny portrait of two people who find themselves in the most unusual of long-term relationships. £12. 9 September to 14 September. https://www.bingleyartscentre.co.uk/

10 September
Gary Meikle – No Refunds
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
Last year “Papa” as he is becoming more commonly known, became the 1st ever comedian worldwide without an agent (his choice) to be granted a full working visa for the USA and is keen to keep on showing why Gary’s tour this year promises to deliver. 7:30 pm. https://www.prestonplayhouse.co.uk/

11 September
Lloyd Griffith: Baroque and Roll
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
Fresh from supporting Jack Whitehall on his 2023 UK arena tour, comedian Lloyd Griffith is back with a brand-new show Baroque and Roll. £20. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

11 September to 16 October
Paddy McGuinness Nearly There WIP Warm Up Show
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
In 2021 Paddy released his acclaimed autobiography ‘My Lifey’ and is now raring to get back to where he belongs – on stage, making people laugh, with his hotly anticipated show. £15. 11 September to 16 October. https://bwdvenues.com/

17 September to 21 September
Birdsong
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
Sebastian Faulks’s epic story of love and loss returns to the stage marking the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel. Various times & prices. 17 September to 21 September. https://www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/

19 September
THE GLEN SOUTH AFTERNOON VARIETY SHOW
The Muni Theatre , Colne
From singers and comedians, to magicians and musicians, back at The Muni Theatre: The Glen South Afternoon Variety Show! £8. 2:00 pm. https://www.themuni.co.uk/

24 September to 28 September
Kinky Boots
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
Morecambe Warblers present this amateur production. This exhilarating musical, featuring a joyous score by Cyndi Lauper and hilarious book by Harvey Fierstein, will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights!  7.30pm. Sat mat 2pm. £14/£18. 24 September to 28 September. https://lancastergrand.co.uk/

25 September to 28 September
When We Are Married – J. B. Priestley
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
In JB Priestley’s ‘When We Are Married’, time is once again of the essence, but this time it’s definitely a ‘farcical comedy’. Presented by Preston Drama Club. £12. 25 September to 28 September. https://www.prestonplayhouse.co.uk/

26 September
Common Ground – Mikron Theatre Company
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Join Mikron Theatre Company on a ‘hill-arious’ ramble through the history of land access in England. £16/£14. 7:30 pm. https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/

26 September to 28 September
LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
The average person will speak 123,205,750 words in a lifetime. But what if there were a limit? In this moving romantic comedy with a twist, Oliver and Bernadette are about to find out. An Ilkley Playhouse Fringe production. Adult £8, studsent £5. 26 September to 28 September. https://ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk/

2 October
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons – Work in Progress
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
Join Jason as he steps back on stage to try out brand new material ahead of his UK & Ireland Arena Tour. £22.50. 6:30 pm. https://lancastergrand.co.uk/

3 October
Rita, Sue and Bob Too
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Andrea Dunbar’s semi-autobiographical work is a funny, touching and vibrant play, full of wicked humour and is a stark snapshot of 1980's northern working-class life, under an increasingly repressive Tory government. £26. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. https://www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/

5 October
Darwen Comedy Club
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
Stand up comedy with Lou Conran, Aaron Twitchen & Gareth Mutch. £12.50 - £15. 8:00 pm. https://bwdvenues.com/

7 October to 12 October
Only Fools and Horses-Musical
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Based on John Sullivan’s legendary television show, this critically acclaimed home-grown musical spectacular features cherished material from Britain’s best loved TV series. Various times & prices. 7 October to 12 October. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

7 October
John Nichol: The Unknown Warrior
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
John Nichol, a former RAF Tornado Navigator and Gulf War POW, embarks on a poignant journey to uncover the emotional tale of The Unknown Warrior interred in Westminster Abbey, highlighting our enduring need to honour and grieve for the fallen. £28. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

8 October to 12 October
Wonder Boy
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Olivier Award-winner Sally Cookson (A Monster Calls) directs the critically acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production of WONDER BOY by Ross Willis, a heart-warming and inspiring story about the power of communication. 10am, 2pm & 7pm. £18.50 - £28.50. 8 October to 12 October. https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/

9 October
Legends of the Dance Floor
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Strictly Come Dancing legends Brendan Cole, James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone and Ian Waite are to perform in a spectacular new show called Legends of The Dance Floor.  £32.75 - £57.75. 7:30 pm. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

10 October
DANIEL O’REILLY: OUT OF CHARACTER
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Daniel has had many characters, but for this live show he's going ‘Out Of Character’ to stand up as he brings the laughs and looks back on the mischief, the mistakes and the madness of his career so far. £27. 8:00 pm. https://blcgroup.co.uk/

11 October to 19 October
Blackadder II: Head, Potato and Chains
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
After last year’s fabulously successful and hilarious show, we are delighted to announce that Footlights will be returning to Elizabethan England this October for three more Blackadder II stories. £12. 11 October to 19 October. https://lancastergrand.co.uk/

15 October to 19 October
Cluedo 2
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Set in the swinging 1960s, we meet a host new suspects, a new house, and lot of new bodies, in this all new tale of murder, mystery and secret passageways. 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £20 - £47.50. 15 October to 19 October. https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/

21 October
Swan Lake – Imperial Classical Ballet
King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
Swan Lake captures, like no other ballet, the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy. Featuring live Orchestra with over 30 musicians. £23 - £41. 7:00 pm. https://bwdvenues.com/

22 October to 26 October
Abigail’s Party
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Welcome to Mike Leigh’s cult-classic comedy, and prepare to see it like never before. This is the party to end all parties, and you’re all invited. RSVP.  7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30p. £15 - £39.50. 22 October to 26 October. https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/

23 October
Swan Lake – Crown Ballet
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
Magic of classical ballet, performed live on stage. £17 - £24. 7:30 pm. https://lancastergrand.co.uk/

25 October
THE WIZARD OF OZ – FAMILY PANTO
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Take a stroll down the yellow brick road this October half term as Tom Rolfe Productions proudly present everyone’s favourite pantomime story The Wizard of Oz live on stage. £14.50 - £18. 6:30 pm. https://www.themuni.co.uk/

25 October
Swan Lake
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Swan Lake – The greatest of all romantic ballets. Swan Lake is one of Tchaikovsky’s best works, featuring some of ballet’s most memorable music and breath-taking dance. £22.75 £27.75. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. https://www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/

26 October
CROWN BALLET® PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER
The Muni Theatre , Colne
The Nutcracker - a charming and kind fairy tale is one of the jewels of Tchaikovsky's repertoire. Prepare to enter a magical new world – the nutcracker in this ballet may be a handsome prince in disguise. £27. 2:30 pm. https://www.themuni.co.uk/

29 October to 31 October
Sweeney Todd Immersive
Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Join us this Halloween, step into the dark and thrilling world of Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, presented by Encore Productions at the Pavilion Theatre, Winter Gardens Blackpool and witness a musical thriller that cuts deeper than ever before. In Immersive Theatrical Event, prepare to be transported back in time as the theatre transforms into the infamous Mrs. Lovett’s pie shop. Sit right in the middle of the action where every note of suspense is palpable, and the aroma of mystery fills the air. This isn’t just a show; it’s an experience that surrounds you, engulfs you, and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Enhance your experience with a delectable twist—every ticket includes one of Mrs. Lovett’s infamous pies, baked specially for our guests. Savour the flavour of Victorian London while the tale of the demon barber unfolds around you. Tickets for this unique theatrical event are strictly limited. Secure your spot in Mrs. Lovett’s pie shop and be part of a story where suspense meets culinary delight. To book tickets and for more information on dates & show times please visit www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk 29 October to 31 October. https://www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk/events/sweeney-todd/

5 November to 9 November
Sweet Charity
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
Set in 1960s New York, this fabulous musical features classic songs such as Hey Big Spender, Rich Man’s Frug, If My Friends Could See Me Now, There’s Gotta Be Something Better and many more. Presented by Lancaster Red Rose AODS. 7.15pm, Sat mat 2.15pm. £16. 5 November to 9 November. https://lancastergrand.co.uk/

7 November to 16 November
THE HERD
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
This sharp and witty play examines how a severe disability for one family member can define the lives of all those around him. A situation which the playwright, Rory Kinnear, faced through his own childhood. £6 - £14. 7 November to 16 November. https://ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk/

8 November
Lucy Beaumont – Trouble and Strife
King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
BAFTA nominee and star of Taskmaster Lucy Beaumont is going to let loose and let slip on her roller coaster world. With off-beat stories, unusual anecdotes, and bizarre journeys through modern day womanhood, life through the Beaumont lens is more surreal than you could ever imagine. £26.50. 7:30 pm. https://bwdvenues.com/

9 November
Jason Manford – A Manford All Seasons
King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons. £34.50. 7:30 pm. https://bwdvenues.com/

9 November to 16 November
ANNIE – Burnley Light Opera Society
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Come along for the 90th celebration of the Burnley Light Opera Society and witness their spectacular production of the globally acclaimed musical, "Annie." £22. 9 November to 16 November. https://blcgroup.co.uk/

13 November to 16 November
The Haunting – Preston Drama Club
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
The Haunting is a spine-chilling, traditional ghost story, with unexpected twists, turns, thrills and revelations. The play, by Hugh Janes has been adapted from several original ghost stories written by Charles Dickens. £12. 13 November to 16 November. https://www.prestonplayhouse.co.uk/

14 November to 16 November
Blue Stockings
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
A moving, comical and eye-opening story of four young women fighting for education and self-determination against the larger backdrop of women’s suffrage. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £12.50. 14 November to 16 November. https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/

14 November to 15 November
Paddy McGuinness – Stand Up Tour
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Paddy McGuinness returns with Nearly There… his first stand-up tour in eight years. £43.50 - £33.50. 14 November to 15 November. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

15 November
Tez Ilyas : After Eight
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
One of the most celebrated stars in British comedy, Tez Ilyas is back with his hilarious new show. £27.75. 7:30 pm. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/