Defying Gravity-West End Women
St. George's Hall BradfordDefying Gravity - West End Women is a celebration of women who have made their mark on the West End Stage. Featuring the best loved songs from the West End and Broadway, performed by a cast of incredible vocalists and an all female band. £26.75 - £32.75.
MONTHLY PUB MEET AT THE SCARBROUGH HOTEL
The Scarborough Hotel LeedsTake A Hike's monthly social pub meeting for members and newcomers.
GRAINNE DUFFY
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, BarnoldswickThe release of "Test of Time" and the accompanying official video to the title song further marked the development in a short time of Duffy's reputation in the U.K. During 2012 she became an artist in high demand on the summer festival circuit in UK and began extensively touring in England.
The Take That Experience
The Muni Theatre ColneWith acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’.
KATHERINE PRIDDY
Pocklington Arts Centre YorkThe Pendulum Swing was greeted with critical acclaim in the press as it landed at #1 in the official UK Folk Charts.
Do I Love You ?
St. George's Hall BradfordJoin twenty-somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this hilarious comedy as they develop a love for, and the people involved with, Northern Soul. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm.
HOWLIN’ RIC & THE ROCKETEERS
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, BarnoldswickLeeds-based Howlin' Ric & the Rocketeers play vibrant and authentic rock and roll, roving from raucous rhythm and blues right through to dreamy popcorn love songs. Wailing vocals, virtuosic sax and biting, grooving guitar will have the audience bouncing, swinging and sweating from start to finish.
Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThis breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California, Barking to Bangkok, and Swindon to Sweden, and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. £23 - £25.
Calamity Jane – Musical Comedy
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsBased on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award winning West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables). 7.30pm Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £30 - £67.
Real Food Ilkley Market
Real Food Ilkley Market The Grove, IlkleyReal Food Ilkley Market offers produce from fresh bread, cakes and gluten free bakes to curry sauces, cheeses, condiments and crepes. Stalls also include organic meat and veg, brownies, truffles and herbs from local producers and independent retailers. First Sunday of every month.
Jimi – The Legend Lives On
The Muni Theatre ColneThis is the show ALL HENDRIX fans have been waiting for… Starring John Campbell, widely regarded as the worlds best Jimi Hendrix tribute artist and featuring his all-star band.
Harry Hill: New Bits & Greatest Hits
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsJoin me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 glorious years of fun, laughter and low-level disruption.
An Evening of Burlesque
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonRoll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation. And, it’s bigger than ever.
The Big Grand Comedy Show
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterJoin Preston’s very own funny man MC Tony Vino as he brings to the stage the most celebrated acts in UK comedy, performing cutting edge stand-up for a night of unforgettable hilarity.
Mother’s Day Heritage Tour and Afternoon Tea
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolThis Mother’s Day, treat the special woman in your life to a truly unique celebration. Immerse yourselves in the rich history and timeless elegance of Blackpool’s iconic Grand Theatre with our exclusive Theatre Tours, followed by a sumptuous Afternoon Tea on the Stage.
JAZZ CLUB: THE GELATOS
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyJazz Club is back with Front Room favourites The Gelatos! This high-energy trio never fails to put a smile on every audience member’s face as they play their masterful mix of tunes guaranteed to get you dancing in your seat.
Northern Ballet’s Jane Eyre
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsWith choreography by Cathy Marston, and live music, Northern Ballet’s brilliant dance actors bring this tale of romance, jealousy and dark secrets to life. 7.30pm, Sat & Sun mat 2.30pm. £23 - £68.
Legends of Steam with Tornado
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryClimb aboard for the first large scale steam event of the year. This is your chance to ride up and down the line behind a strong line-up of express steam locomotives.
Justin Moorhouse – The Greatest Performance of My Life
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenAfter a successful and extensively extended tour of his 2022 show Stretch and Think he's back on the road with this new show - The Greatest Performance of My Life. It's funny and interesting, and perhaps there's a little bit that warms the soul, too.
Chicago Blues Brothers: Respect
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThis multi-award-winning show is backed by one of the hottest live bands in the business, the beautiful, sweet soul sisters, and of course, the incomparable Jake and Elwood, in this all-singing, all-dancing high-octane musical mash-up with all The Chicago Blues Brothers classics.
The Waiting Room – Lancaster Footlights
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterIn 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
Pink Floydian
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenGet ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Pink Floydian, the premier Pink Floyd tribute band, prepares to captivate audiences with their mesmerizing live performance.
McBREEN’S MUSIC BINGO
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyGet ready for a night like no other…. bingo, but without numbers; instead, song titles! A lively celebration of the greatest hits of all time….everything from the 1950s to the present day….
Science Museum The Live Stage Show
The Muni Theatre ColneExperience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways. Adult £18.50, child £17.50, family £62.
Art Of Andalucia – Flamenco Dance
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonFollowing the success of his first two productions, which have captivated over 80,000 audience members across the UK, Ireland, and Germany in the last two years, Daniel Martinez returns with a new show that places flamenco dance at the forefront.
Gordon Buchanan: Lions and Tigers and Bears
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyJoin Gordon Buchananaward winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker as he recounts thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more. Learn about the heart-stopping moments, the mud, sweat, and tears and the tender interactions that have shaped his extraordinary career.
Run for your Wife
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyComedy by Ray Cooney. A London taxi driver named John Smith secretly has two wives living in different parts of the city, maintaining a carefully planned schedule to juggle both lives.
Blackadder Goes Forth
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxPresented by The Halifax Thespians - It's 1917 and waiting in fear of the dreaded order to go 'over the top' from the patently insane General Melchett, Captain Edmund Blackadder devises several attempts to escape the banality of the trenches. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £6/£12.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColnePendle Hippodrome Theatre Company presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Nightly 7.30pm, Saturday mat 2pm. Adults £15, Under 19’s & Seniors £12.
How to Beat Scammers
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyNick Stapleton is an expert investigative journalist and for over a decade he’s delved into the shadows, unravelling scams, frauds, and unethical practices. In this unique evening, audiences can expect a revealing exploration of the murky world of scams and fraud, as Nick shares some essential strategies to make sure your money stays where it should, in your pocket.
Attention All Shipping: A Celebration of the Shipping Forecast
The Atkinson Lord Street, Southport'Dogger, Fisher, German Bight': bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster Charlie Connelly brings the shipping forecast vividly to life in his hilarious and moving celebration of an iconic cultural institution.
Su Pollard – Still Fully Charged
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyMeet Su and her accompanist live on stage to celebrate her 50 years in show business with a night of hilarious laughter, fabulous songs and wonderful stories!
Blackadder 2
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesA stage adaptation by Fylde Coast Players based on the original BBC Television Series created by Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton and John Lloyd. £10 - £15.
THE STEAM GALA EXTRAVAGANZA
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthOver the four days, you’ll be able to ride behind the guest locomotives and home fleet, with intensive passenger service running on the railway. During the traction-packed weekend, there’ll be a goods train demonstration and special double-headed trains. Various prices.
NB Jane Eyre Over 55’s Workshop
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsTaking place on stage, Northern Ballet’s workshops are suitable for those with dance experience or beginners with a secret desire to dance. Whatever your age or ability, ex-Premier dancer Pippa Moore MBE* will guide you through the session, leaving you feeling fresh, inspired and empowered!
Marvin Gaye Songbook
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonBrand new for 2024 from hit producers Entertainers – the team behind, The Magic of Motown, Lost in Music and Fastlove!
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
St. George's Hall BradfordIf you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr will be back in Bradford with an extension to his current tour, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny.
Country Hits Live
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsPerformed by a cast of multi-award-winning musicians and singers, prepare be taken back through the history of country music featuring songs from Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks right through to Taylor Swift and Luke Combs. £29 - £34.
COLDPLACE
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyColdplace - The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.
Brain Tumour Charity Fundraiser
Colne Legion Club Keighley Road, ColneEvening fundraiser with LA BAMBA BAND and pie and peas supper, lucky ticket number and grand raffle. Supper at 9.15 pm. Tickets on sale now at £10.
Death By Fatal Murder
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonA comedy by Peter Gordon, presented by Preston Drama Club. £11/£12.
Pinsuti Chamber Choir
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonPinsuti Chamber Choir is delighted to return to Skipton Town Hall with an evening of inspiring music to feed the soul, and to celebrate the beauty of nature. Under 18s free.
Abba Sensation
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonImmerse yourself in the authentic Abba experience. Sensation will transport you back to the golden days of ABBA, with stunning harmonies, costumes, choreography and a sprinkling of light-hearted humour. £18/£20.
Skipton Music Presents: Kosmos Ensemble
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonFor this concert the group have crafted a unique programme inspired by music from all around the globe. £25, under 30yr £10, under 19yr £2.
Aled Jones – Full Circle
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesPrepare to hear Aled Jones as you’ve never heard him before. He was the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice. Selling over seven million albums, Aled was the original, classical crossover star.
An Evening with Paul Merson with host Talksports Perry Groves
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterAn Evening with Paul Merson, as the football star discusses his illustrious career with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth and England. Merson will open up about his experiences both on and off the pitch, his addictions, his media career and so much more.
The Rocket Man – A tribute to Elton John
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterThis is the world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon. The Rocket Man and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits.
Bootleg Eagles
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxThe Bootleg Eagles take their audience on a powerful journey through the band's career, from their country-rock roots to global chart-toppers. £20/£22.
The Name of the Dame
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonWritten by author & actor Adam Perrott and comic & improviser, Kate McCabe, this hour-long, gut-busting play is now touring the UK after an enthusiastically received run at The Edinburgh Fringe 2023.