5 September 2023
THE MOON – Presented by Martin Lunn
Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Square Road, Halifax
Fascinating us since the beginning of time, the Moon was even worshipped as a god in the past, for the protection its night time light gave to ancient people. Join Martin for a fascinating exploration of the Moon’s history. 12.30pm.   £6. 12:30 pm. squarechapel.co.uk

9 September 2023
Cirque: The Greatest Show
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Where Musical Theatre Meets Circus. It’s the brand-new variety spectacular everyone is talking about for 2023. . . welcome to Cirque: the award-winning, smash-hit sensation that is fun for all the family. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets from £27.25. All day. victoriatheatre.co.uk

14 September 2023
AN EVENING WITH HENRY BLOFELD
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
In My Dear Old Things, Blowers reflect on a truly extraordinary life, filled with such scrapes and near misses. There are hilarious tales of Johnners, Arlott and other larger than life characters in the box and on tour with England. £25. 7:30 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

4 October 2023
Chantry Dance present A Matter of Time
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Chantry Dance presents a matter of time - a mesmerising triple bill exploring our relationship with time. £19.25. 7:30 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

8 October 2023
The Story of Guitar Heroes
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
One of the UK’s premier live concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music. £28.25. 7:30 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

1 November 2023
Discovering Antarctica: Heroic Tales of Shackleton, Crean & Scott
Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Square Road, Halifax
Tom 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. £18. 8:00 pm. squarechapel.co.uk

2 November 2023
The Australian Pink Floyd Show: The Dark Side of the Moon
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
The Dark Side Of The Moon 50th Anniversary Tour will bring to the stage an album that means so much to Pink Floyd fans all over the world. Originally released in 1973, The Dark Side of The Moon is one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed albums of all time. £32.75 - £47.25.     7:30 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

5 November 2023
Halifax Choral Society present Mendelssohn’s Elijah
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Mendelssohn’s thrilling choral masterpiece charts the struggle of the Israelites to endure hardship and find God. This special performance, sung in English and conducted by Darius Battiwalla, combines the voices of the Halifax Choral Society and the Leeds Philharmonic Chorus, together with four professional soloists. The concert will be accompanied by the Skipton Building Society Camerata. £18 - £32.         6:30 pm to 9:15 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

9 November 2023
Gary Delaney: Gary in Punderland
Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Square Road, Halifax
Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world – star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! £21. 8:00 pm. squarechapel.co.uk

11 November 2023
Myths, Monsters & Legends
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
For a small northern town,  Halifax has a surprising wealth of notorious, dastardly, infamous and outright famous people in its chequered past. Come on an immersive tour and meet some of our towns historic celebrities. Talks and tours operating from 12pm until late. All day. halifaxplayhouse.org.uk

11 November 2023
The Nutcracker
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
The Nutcracker - presented by Classical Ballet and Opera House.  A lavish ballet of the festive season. Featuring a live Orchestra with over 30 musicians. £28.25 - £41.25.       7:30 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

15 November 2023 to 18 November 2023
The Mikado – Halifax Gilbert & Sullivan
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Songs like A Wandering Minstrel, Three Little Maids From School and The Sun Whose Rays have made The Mikado a perennial favourite. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £6 - £14. 15 November 2023 to 18 November 2023. halifaxplayhouse.org.uk

22 November 2023 to 25 November 2023
Singin’ in the Rain
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
A Halifax Light Opera Society - Main Stage Production.  Filled with every memorable moment from the film and a downpour of unforgettable songs, Singin' In The Rain is a guaranteed hit for all the family. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2pm.           22 November 2023 to 25 November 2023. halifaxplayhouse.org.uk

24 November 2023
The Magic of Motown
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Come celebrate as we Reach Out and show you there Ain’t No Mountain High Enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. £30.75. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

25 November 2023
Claire Martin Trio
Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Square Road, Halifax
Multi award-winning jazz singer Claire Martin is joined by a world-class trio of musicians for her Square Chapel debut - featuring a sparkling selection of music inspired by, and drawn from, The Great American Songbook. £25. 8:00 pm. squarechapel.co.uk

26 November 2023
West to East – A Musical Journey: Presented by Halifax Symphony Orchestra
Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Square Road, Halifax
A journey of musical discovery across Europe; from the opera houses of Paris via Seville, stopping off in the Tsarist concert halls St Petersberg before letting loose at the grand Carnival in Prague before finally reaching the shores of the Caspian Sea and the gateway to the East. £3 - £14. 2:30 pm. squarechapel.co.uk

1 December 2023
84 Charing Cross Road
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
The bittersweet comedy is based on the extraordinary true story of the remarkable relationship that developed over 20 years between a vivacious New York writer and a London bookseller. A Halifax Thespians - Script-in-hand performance in the Playhouse Studio Bar.  £5 including supper. 7:30 pm. halifaxplayhouse.org.uk

2 December 2023
Carols & Brass
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Halifax Choral Society, and the legendary Black Dyke Band with their conductor Nicholas Childs, combine to present a joy-filled evening of festive fun and rich harmony. £18 - £32. 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

7 December 2023 to 10 December 2023
Santa’s Sparkly Surprise
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Santa’s Sparkly Surprise is the fifth show in the series written by Iain Lauchlan for the preschool audience. It will offer just as much fun, interaction and great songs to sing as all the others and the show will, of course, have a great storyline that the children can get involved in.Various times. 7 December 2023 to 10 December 2023. victoriatheatre.co.uk

12 December 2023 to 16 December 2023
Fantastic Mr. Fox – By Roald Dahl
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Boggis, Bunce and Bean, three greedy, smelly, horrid farmers hate the cunning Mr Fox. Mr Fox is smart, clever and rather fantastic, but he doesn’t realise how determined the farmers are to get revenge. Presented by Halifax Thespians. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £6 - £12. 12 December 2023 to 16 December 2023. halifaxplayhouse.org.uk

13 December 2023 to 24 December 2023
Rapunzel
Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Square Road, Halifax
Scott Ritchie Productions proudly presents this exciting and fun tangled musical adventure. With a wicked witch, a feisty heroine, a tap-dancing horse and a host of adventures, Rapunzel promises to be a vibrant take on a classic and much-loved story. Various times and prices. 13 December 2023 to 24 December 2023. squarechapel.co.uk

16 December 2023 to 6 January 2024
Cinderella
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Cinderella is presented once again by our pantomime production company Imagine Theatres. Come and join us for everyone's favourite rags to riches tale. Various times and prices. 16 December 2023 to 6 January 2024. victoriatheatre.co.uk

20 January
Dirty Dusting
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Written by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood, this production is directed by Leah Bell who injects this hilarious play with a fresh and lively approach coupled with her own unique comedic style. £25.25. 7:30 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

27 January
Roger Davies & His Band
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
A great night of live music (along with some laughter) is guaranteed, featuring brand new songs along with a selection of old favourites such as 'Brighouse On Saturday Night', 'The Ghost Of Lily Fogg', 'Into The Sun', 'Percy Shaw' and 'Time Goes By'. £17.25. 7:30 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

5 February
Clash of the Titans
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
An Evening with Snooker Greats: Seven-times World Snooker Champion Stephen Hendry takes on his arch rival Steve Davis with your host and referee for the evening the Dennis Taylor. £39.75. 7:30 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

18 February
Barbara Dickson: Farewell Tour
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Legendary Scottish singer, songwriter, musician and actress Barbara Dickson has announced her Farewell Tour with her full band. £It will be an evening packed with songs from one of the finest voices you will ever hear. 32.25 - £37.25. 7:30 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

28 February
Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
When 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. £34.75. 8:00 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

2 March
The Illegal Eagles
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including ’Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more… £34.75. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

7 March to 21 March
The Man in the Shadows
Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Square Road, Halifax
An 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. £18. 7 March to 21 March. https://squarechapel.co.uk/

10 March
Carmen presented by The Ukrainian National Opera
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Performed by the Dnipro Opera, from Ukraine. Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live orchestra of over 30 musicians. Various prices. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

12 March to 16 March
Twist – The Halifax Thespians
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Twist 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. 12 March to 16 March. http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/

28 March to 30 March
Can’t Go Back – A ‘proper’ Yorkshire Musical
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Described 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. £22. 28 March to 30 March. http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/

30 March
Beyond The Barricade
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables and delivers over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, ending of course with a stunning finale from Les Mis. £28.50. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

31 March
Soul Train
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Harking back to the wonderful days when the dance floor was king, performers deliver a fun presentation of 60s and 70s soul classics. Great atmosphere - wonderful memories and always a fun night out! 7:00 pm. http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/

5 April
Northern Live: Do I love You
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
The World’s Greatest and most authentic touring Live Band Northern Soul Show. Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits. £28.75. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

6 April
The Las Vegas Experience
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
This extraordinary show is designed to transport you back in time and give you a taste of the legendary entertainment that has made the city famous. £22. 7:00 pm. http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/

11 April
Tom Allen: Completely
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Tom Allen has finally moved out of his parents' house, which has been great news for him, better news for department stores and even better news for his latest stand-up tour as he's eager to share his life updates. £27.25. 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

19 April
Two Pianos
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Join the sensational David Barton and Al Kilvo, along with their top-class band as they battle it out to deliver the best rock 'n' roll piano experience audiences have seen. £18/£16/£10. 7:30 pm. http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/

20 April
Show of Hands – Full Circle Tour
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
This is a farewell tour, the last time to see Steve Knightley and Phil Beer performing together. It will be an opportunity to reconnect with their loyal supporters, and a chance to inspire a new generation of folk musicians.  Adult £37.25, under 21s £19.75.   8:00 pm.

23 April to 27 April
Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Katrina Lyons only visited Cresdon Green for the weekend to see her parents, unfortunately, this happened to be the weekend when aliens launched an invasion of the village and put a force-field around it. Katrina is determined to stop it and sets up a resistance movement. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £6 - £12. 23 April to 27 April. http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/

24 May
50’s & 60’s Atlantic Hits
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Our band is not a “Tribute” to any one performer, as we cover a large repertoire of songs and instrumental pieces from the many great artistes of the 50’s & 60’s. both from the UK and the USA. £17. 7:30 pm to 10:15 pm. http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/

7 June to 8 June
English Youth Ballet Presents Swan Lake
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Award-winning English Youth Ballet makes it’s debut with an exquisite production of Swan Lake. International principal dancers will lead an impressive cast of 80 local, young dancers selected for their skill and potential. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. Various prices. 7 June to 8 June. https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

18 June to 22 June
Nell Gwynn By Jessica Swales
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Nell 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. 18 June to 22 June. http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/

28 June
Status Faux
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Fast, 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! £18. 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm. http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/

28 June
Fleetwood Bac
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Fleetwood Bac and guests A Foreigners Journey. £27.25. 8:00 pm. https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

1 July to 3 July
Voices Together 2024
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Calderdale Music presents “Voices Together”, showcasing over 1300 young people and 42 schools across 3 evenings. 1 July to 3 July. https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

5 July
10CCLO – The Greatest Hits of 10CC and ELO
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
10CCLO 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, 7:30 pm. http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/

23 July to 27 July
The Coiner’s Wife
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
From a remote weaver’s cottage in the bleak Yorkshire moors, a gang of counterfeiters (the ‘Cragg Vale Coiners’) launch a nefarious scheme that threatens to unsettle the currency of 18th century England. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2pm. £6 - £12. 23 July to 27 July. http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/

27 July
Declan McKenna
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Declan McKenna is kicking off in Halifax on 27th July the tour follows on from his hugely successful UK & European tour earlier this year. £37.25. 7:00 pm. https://www.victoriatheatre.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/