Nell Gwynn By Jessica Swales
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxNell Gwynn charts the rise of an unlikely heroine, from her roots in Coal Yard Alley to her success as Britain's most celebrated actress, and her hard-won place in the heart of the King. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £12, concs £10 & £6.
Stepping Out
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesLytham Anonymous Players present Stepping Out, a comedy by Richard Harris. £12.50 - £14.50.
Beauty And The Beast – Outdoor Theatre
East Riddlesden Hall Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.Chapterhouse Theatre Company’s rollicking new adaptation of Beauty and the Beast is perfect for all the family! Adult £22, child £13.20.
HAMLET – WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsOutdoor theatre - Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 20th year, for ‘Hamlet’, arguably the greatest play in the English language. Adult £18, child £10.
GLORIOUS! – by Peter Quilter
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyThe True story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the worst singer in the world. A delightfully funny and warm play. Expect to be immersed into 1940´s New York society as if you were attending one of Florence's famed concerts. Various prices.
SIX CHICK FLICKS
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyFrom the deck of the Titanic to the glittery pink halls of Harvard Law, watch as New York City comedians Kerry Ipema and KK Apple transform the stage with songs, dance breaks, and pop culture hilarity.
TEACH REX LIVE: Velociraptors
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonTeach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerizing creatures that have ever roamed our planet. 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm. Adult £12, children £10, family £38.
Steve Tilston
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenSteve Tilston, the hugely talented award winning performer presents an intimate evening of music, featuring unique arrangements of popular folk songs alongside his own critically acclaimed material.
The McCartney Songbook
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThe McCartney Songbook is not a tribute band but a live recreation of the masterworks of Sir Paul performed by world class musicians and performers. Come join the party for an experience you’ll never forget.
Al Murray: Guv Island
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsStanding up so you don’t have to take it lying down anymore, the Pub Landlord is back to make sense of the questions you probably already had the answers to. 3.30pm & 7.30pm.
Curators Talk – The Whitehead Family
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleIn this talk, led by our Curator and Whitaker volunteers, you will learn more about the collections The Whitaker holds about the Whitehead family. Exploring these collections, you will look at the history of the Whiteheads, their textile business and its role in the development of Rawtenstall. This one is for those with an interest in local history!
THE OLD OAK
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyIt's not where you are from, it's what you bring. Amnesty Wharfedale is delighted to be screening the 2023 Ken Loach film The Old Oak as part of National Refugee Week. £10, students £6.
The Big TLC
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonThe Big TLC is a night for you, with a fashion show showcasing local shops and boutiques alongside fabulous independent business stalls for all your shopping needs. Airedale Hospital & Community Charity are pulling together our local community to have a fun-filled evening, to celebrate our NHS and to raise money for their Emergency Department Appeal.
Kate Fox – Where there’s Muck there’s Bras
Wave Of Nostalgia 74 Main Street, HaworthEnjoy an evening with comedian and author Kate Fox as she reads from, signs and discusses her book Where there’s muck there’s Bras, an entertaining and eye-opening journey through the lives of these extraordinary Northern women whose lives and achievements have too long been hidden.
Megan McCubbin – Stopping Extinction
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnAround the world there are scientists, rangers and indigenous communities fighting to protect wildlife and their habitats. In this show, we will hear to stories from the front line of conservation and find out what it takes to pull a species back from the brink, from parrot sperm helmets to embryo freezing and everything in between!
Bradford Literature Festival
Bradford City Centre Various venues, BradfordBradford Literature Festival is regarded as one of the most inspiring festivals in the United Kingdom. Over 300 events take place in historic venues over the course of ten days, celebrating the written and spoken word in all of its glorious forms.
Status Faux
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxFast, loud and in your face, Status Faux deliver a high octane tribute to the music of Status Quo. Covering the early albums up to present day, you will be rocked and rocked hard!
Fleetwood Bac
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxFleetwood Bac and guests A Foreigners Journey.
Festival of Culture 2024
Various Venues in Nelson NelsonA major annual event celebrating art and culture. A family fun-day which will celebrate people, environment and culture through music, arts and crafts, food stalls, fun fair rides, community conversations and much more.
The Pendle Peace Walk
Colne & NelsonThe Pendle Peace Walk brings people together from different towns, faiths, cultures and social status to walk together in a show of solidarity and unity as citizens of Pendle. This involves two groups of people from our Pendle community who will follow routes along main roads and scenic countryside paths. One group setting off from Colne Town Centre and the second group from a central base in Brierfield. Both Peace Walk groups will converge at the Nelson Shuttle marking the beginning of the Festival of Culture.
Global Rhythms
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneA global voyage of song and dance presented by Encore Dance School. 2pm & 7.30pm.
Judy & Liza
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsWest End stars Emma Dears and Helen Sheals belt out their most famous hits with an uncanny resemblance, bursting with elusive star quality. Featuring live performances of Cabaret, Maybe This Time, The Trolley Song and The Man That Got Away to name but a few.
Steve Steinman’s Love Hurts
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolFrom the producers of Anything For Love & Vampires Rock, this brand-new show features a powerhouse cast of amazing singers, dancers and 7 piece live band.
The Halle – The Best of Bond
Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street, ManchesterPrepare to be propelled into 007’s world of intrigue and danger with the electrifying music of the James Bond movies. Experience the powerhouse vocals of Alison Jiear and Matthew Ford as they belt out the iconic themes as well as the astonishing sound and spectacle of Manchester’s orchestra, the Hallé, live on stage. £16-£43.
George Michael Tribute
Park Hill Barn Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, BarrowfordGeorge Michael tribute night featuring the amazing Ross Petty. Doors open 7pm, show 8.15pm.
CLASSIC & PERFORMANCE MOTOR SHOW
Hoghton Tower Hoghton, PrestonOrganised by Great British Motor Shows - Classic Cars, Club Stands, Motorcycles, Light Commercials, Ex - Army and Classic 4×4’s. Trade stands, auto jumble plus show arena on display on the event field. Adult £10, child £5, family £25.
Colne Super Soapbox Challenge
Albert Road ColneFirst cart is released from the top of the 4 metre-high ramp by our mystery guest at 11am. It’ll be another great day out for all the family with continual commentary and all the action visible on large format screens again. In addition to the races, there will be the Artisan Fair, the funfair and live music to make it another great, fun-packed family day out. Free event.
The Four Wonders of Soul
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnThis show boasts of having the UKs finest Northern Soul vocalists appearing all together on one stage playing live with Soul Brothers Syndicate! Featuring proms stars Darrell Smith & Frida Touray as seen on the Northern Soul BBC Proms!
Voices Together 2024
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxCalderdale Music presents “Voices Together”, showcasing over 1300 young people and 42 schools across 3 evenings.
Ruby Wax: I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsI’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was is Ruby’s first tour show in four years following her critically acclaimed, sell-out tour, How To Be Human.
Lytham Festival
Lytham Green Lytham St. Annes2024 Headliners - Day Tickets · Hozier · Shania Twain · Courteeners · Madness · James UK Festival Exclusive Orchestral Performance. Various prices.
Film Night – Priscilla
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleSofia Coppola’s biographical drama gives us insight into the intriguing and complex relationship between Elvis Presley and his wife Priscilla. Based on Priscilla’s 1985 memoire Elvis and Me. £7.50, concs £6.
10CCLO – The Greatest Hits of 10CC and ELO
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, Halifax10CCLO are the world’s only tribute to both the legendary 10CC and ELO in one incredible hit packed 2 hour show. £20, under 16s £17,
Pendle Pub Walk 2024
Pendle Countryside PendleAnnual charity walk around the stunning Pendle countryside - using its finest hostelries as way-points. The sponsored walk, raising money for Pendleside Hospice, is a combination of countryside and road-walking which provides epic views of the Pendle area. See website for details.
THE LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS: NON STOP SATURDAY NIGHT TOUR
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyBernard and the boys are back to give you a fun filled evening packed with silly songs and the humour that that made the Hotpots famous throughout the land. £21, concs £19.
The Hallé – Stars & Stripes
Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street, ManchesterCelebrate Independence Day with the Hallé and join us on an American musical odyssey. £16 - £43.
ELVIS ‘UP CLOSE & PERSONAL’
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyLee Newsome has been performing his tribute to the King for 4 years and currently tours the UK in various theatres and clubs. The show is an unforgettable jaw-dropping experience from start to finish.
Oxenhope Charity Straw Race
Waggon and Horses Inn OxenhopeA fantastic charity race through Oxenhope. To date this event has raised over £450,000 with funds donated to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, Haworth Riding for the Disabled and other local worthy causes.
Science Museum Live on Tour
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolScience Museum brings you this brand-new production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fueling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting ways. 12.30pm & 3.30pm.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordA brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite stars Adam Garcia (Wicked, Kiss Me Kate, Coyote Ugly) as Caractacus Potts, Liam Fox (Emmerdale) as Grandpa Potts and Charlie Brooks (The Ocean at the End of the Lane, EastEnders)as the Childcatcher. 2pm & 7pm. Various prices.
Beyond The Barricade
St. George's Hall BradfordBeyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences return over and over again for 25 years.
Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnBased on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book - written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs. Various times. £11 - £16.
HISTORIC GRAFFITI & SUPERSTITIOUS BELIEFS – SPECIAL TOUR
Hoghton Tower Hoghton, PrestonLet us transport you back over four hundred years, to a time when King James I, and the people of that time, held firm beliefs about and against witches and witchcraft.
The Yorkshire Highwayman
Skipton Castle SkiptonCome and meet John Nevison one of Britain's most notorious highwaymen, a gentleman rogue supposedly nicknamed Swift Nick by King Charles II after a renowned 200 mile dash from Kent to York to establish an alibi for a robbery he had committed earlier that day. Adults: £12, children £8, under 5s free, over 65s £11.
THE HOMECOMING
Bingley Arts Centre Main Street, BingleyOften regarded as Harold Pinter’s most enduring play, Bingley Little Theatre presents The Homecoming.
Sarah Millican : Late Bloomer
St. George's Hall BradfordIn Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other. Plus, lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens. Come along, laugh at her, with her, beside her.
GENESIS CONNECTED – Top UK Tribute Band
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyThe frontman, Pete Bultitude, is not only an incredibly versatile vocalist, he is also a truly gifted drummer just like Phil Collins, So expect the show to include the iconic “double drums” element as featured on every Genesis and Phil Collins tour.
The Giant Killers
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenThe Long Lane Theatre Company’s The Giant Killers presents the critically acclaimed, inspiring true story of Football’s greatest underdog. £16.50 - £19.
SPANDESQUE BALLET
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleySpandesque Ballet will take you straight back to the '80's as they recreate that distinctive sound of the New Romantics era with their amazing performance of Spandau hits!
The Country Music Experience
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnThe Country Collective brings you an incredible country experience like no other, throw on those cowboy hats, two step into your boots and head on down to the ranch, where you can dance the night away to some of the biggest country anthems from the decades! £27.50 - £31.