CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsCHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsCHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsWeek of Events
LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
Industrial heritage with collections of textile machinery, railway equipment and heavy engineering. The museum has changing exhibitions which are inspired by a theme from the museum’s collection, along with exciting events running throughout the year. Mon – Fri – 10am – 5pm, Sat & Sun 1pm – 5pm.
THE FORBIDDEN CORNER
THE FORBIDDEN CORNER
The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created within a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales. Ideal for the adventurers and those young at heart! Admission is by pre-booked tickets only.
PETER RABBIT™ – EXPLORE & PLAY
PETER RABBIT™ – EXPLORE & PLAY
Hop into a rabbit-sized 45-minute adventure at Peter Rabbit™: Explore and Play. The new interactive multi-sensory family attraction based on the beloved award-winning animated TV series. Open daily. 10am – 5pm.
HAPPA
HAPPA
A hidden delight set in acres of green space, overlooking the Thursden Valley in Burnley. Although primarily the home of HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association), the site provides everything that you would expect from a first-class award-winning tourist attraction destination. An onsite café serves delicious homemade food and cakes. Keep your children entertained by playing on the outdoor park or find HAPPA Fergus on the Facts With Fergus Trail. Open daily.
SELMA MAKELA – Future Haunting
SELMA MAKELA – Future Haunting
Exhibition - Selma Makela's Future Haunting at The Whitaker will include paintings developed from a rare collection of 19th-century glass slides of alpine climbers on Glaciers, as well as work derived from meteorological and geological phenomena. Wed - Sun: 10am - 4pm. Late night Thurs until 8pm. Free.
THE LION KING
THE LION KING
The Lion King Musical transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £20 - £85.
VAN GOGH ALIVE
VAN GOGH ALIVE
This autumn, Bradford’s Grade II listed heritage events space, Regency Hall, will host the Yorkshire premiere of Van Gogh Alive, ‘the world’s most visited immersive, multi-sensory experience’ that exhibits the life and work of the seminal Dutch artist. Experience over 3,000 images from the artist that are spectacularly presented with stunning detail, including iconic works like Starry Night, Sunflowers and lesser-known paintings that were inspired by his love of Japanese woodprints. Various times and prices.
YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM
YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM
Yorkshire Air Museum has a lot to offer, take a look round and discover the museum and the surrounding areas. From squadrons to sandwiches and everything inbetween. Gift shop and cafe. Open daily except Wednesdays. (Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.) Adult £12, child 4 - 17 yrs £5, family £30. Tickets offer free re-entry for 12 months.
MURDER MYSTERY EVENINGS
MURDER MYSTERY EVENINGS
Each murder mystery night features a different theme, a different cast and a different riddle to solve. You’ll enjoy a delectable four course meal as the murder happens, mystery unfolds and the culprit is found, all while our vintage carriages – pulled by a historic steam engine – whisk you up and down the East Lancashire Railway. 5th & 19th Nov.
FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS – THE MUSICAL
FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS – THE MUSICAL
Based on the true story of the chart-topping Cornish singing sensations and their hit 2019 movie, Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical is a feel-good voyage about friendship, community and music that will give any land-lover a mighty pair of sea legs. 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £20 - £50.
ROOM ON A BROOM
ROOM ON A BROOM
Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Various times.
THE CHER SHOW – New Musical
THE CHER SHOW – New Musical
The Cher Show tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame, flying in the face of convention at every turn. This huge new production features a fresh take on her show-stopping costumes which earned her the title of "the ruler of outré reinvention" (VOGUE). 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. From £13.
HMS PINAFORE
HMS PINAFORE
York Opera, York’s leading amateur opera company, are proud to present; Gilbert and Sullivan’s well loved HMS Pinafore. First performed in 1878, and one of the duo’s most popular operettas, it is a classical love story set on board a Royal Navy ship. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £12 - £28.
GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM
GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM
Based on the 1981 children’s novel of the same name, Goodnight Mister Tom follows the transformative journey of young evacuee, William Beech. During the air raids of World War Two, William is evacuated from London to a small village in the West Country. There, he is put into the care of Tom Oakley, a man who has been living as a recluse for over forty years. Adult £12.50, child £8.50.
PREPARE TO MEET THY TOMB
PREPARE TO MEET THY TOMB
A comedy thriller. One of the trilogy of plays by Norman Robbins about the family that play together and slay together: the murderous Tombs.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL
Roald Dahl’s devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and wild confectionary wizard Willy Wonka will take you to a world of pure imagination this festive season. This dazzling reinvention of the successful West End and Broadway musical transports the show to mouth-watering new heights. Various times. £14 - £55.
THE BRITISH COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MUSEUM
THE BRITISH COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MUSEUM
The Museum generates a unique atmosphere with its wonderfully preserved and presented vehicles, and its showcases full of memorabilia and artefacts related to transport history. There is something for all ages at this unique motor museum. Open Tues – Sun. 10am – 4.30pm. Adult £8, child £4, family £18.
CRAFTS IN THE PEN
CRAFTS IN THE PEN
An arrival time means that you will need to arrive roughly within the hour stated on your ticket. However, there is no limit to your visit. The reason for selling tickets in ‘arrival times’ is to help manage traffic and ensure we have enough on-site car parking for everyone. Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun 10am – to 4pm.
CREATIVE CATCH-UP
CREATIVE CATCH-UP
A free casual creative session where you can bring along your current art projects to share or get inspired and make marks with materials provided. This is a relaxed opportunity to feel encouraged and get arty for all ages. Monthly sessions. 19th Nov & 17th Dec. Free.
STARGAZING BENEATH INGLEBOROUGH
STARGAZING BENEATH INGLEBOROUGH
Join Pete Collins from Diamond Skies for a guided tour of the Dales night sky, and experience the Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail as never before. The evening will commence in The Old Sawmill Café, at the entrance to the trail, with a talk by Pete. 19th Nov, 14th Jan & 11th Feb. The event is suitable for children.
FARMERS’ MARKET
FARMERS’ MARKET
Explore the finest produce Lancashire has to offer, from traditional pies and cheese to delicious fresh seafood. Choose from a mouth-watering selection of cakes, brownies and muffins, treat yourself to a coffee, and even pick up some local gin for later! The market is held on the third Sunday of every month. Gates open 10am. Last entry 1:30pm.
THE DRIFTERS
THE DRIFTERS
The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades.
NICK COPE FAMILY SHOW
NICK COPE FAMILY SHOW
Nick Cope’s live performances are legendary! He has a fanatical army of little and not-so-little fans from all over the world, if you haven’t heard his songs or seen his shows before come and find out what you’re missing. 1pm & 3.30pm.
The Wisely Brothers
The Wisely Brothers
Formed as high school teens in 2010, Tokyo-based alternative/indie-pop trio The Wisely Brothers have firmly established themselves as one of the most exciting acts on the Japanese indie scene. Their sound is one of 90s-tinged nostalgia, awash with jangly guitar riffs, expansive melancholic melodies, and beautiful vocal harmonies (with all three members singing). For fans of The Pastels, Pavement, Yo La Tango, The Velvet Underground and Marine Girls. In November, The Wisely Brothers will play their first ever UK live dates, and ahead of their visit they release brand new Think Wisely EP on 12th October, proceeded by lead single ‘Two Minutes’ out today, described by The Wisely Brothers as “Fun and unique aerobic-eques music, serious but also comical and strange.”
GO NOW! The Music of The Moody Blues
GO NOW! The Music of The Moody Blues
Go Now! The music of The Moody Blues is the brainchild of drummer Gordy Marshall. Gordy toured with The Moody Blues for 25 years as a session musician. Along with Mick Wilson (lead singer of 10cc), the two musicians have brought together some of the very best singers and instrumentalists in the country to create the ultimate tribute to the greatest classic rock band of a generation.
MURDER MYSTERY EVENING – ‘Gold, Frankincense & Myrrhder’
MURDER MYSTERY EVENING – ‘Gold, Frankincense & Myrrhder’
An emergency meeting of the Much Wassailing-in-the Marsh Parish Council has been called to discuss this year’s Nativity Play, which is due to be performed in the Parish Hall in four weeks time. Sadly, before the meeting can begin, the body of local businesswoman, Candy Kain, has been discovered on the premises. Includes 2 course meal at 6.30pm. Murder Mystery 7.30pm.
THE DRIFTERS
THE DRIFTERS
The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits, including ‘Saturday Night At The Movies’, ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come On Over To My Place’ and many more!
ACTIVE OUTDOORS ADVENTURE DAY
ACTIVE OUTDOORS ADVENTURE DAY
Working with the National Trust at Brimham, Live for Today have created an exciting day of adventure in the great outdoors. Discover hidden secrets, learn new skills and face stimulating challenges whilst getting outdoors and active.This activity will last 2.5 hours and run twice a day (at 9:30am and 1pm). Each session will include weaselling around the rocks, climbing and will finish on a highlight with an exhilarating abseil.
JENKINS – THE ARMED MAN: A MASS FOR PEACE & HAYDN – MASS IN TIME OF WAR
JENKINS – THE ARMED MAN: A MASS FOR PEACE & HAYDN – MASS IN TIME OF WAR
This dramatic work will be performed by over 120 singers and a full orchestra. It draws on secular and sacred texts from around the world, taking in lines by Kipling and Tennyson, words from the Bible and the Mahabharata, the Islamic call to prayer, and much more. The music styles are equally wide-ranging. £12 - £25.
THE HALLE – Winter Classics
THE HALLE – Winter Classics
Crisp winters and snowy landscapes have inspired some of the best-loved and most evocative music in the world. Tonight we offer sleigh bells, snowflakes and the Northern Lights alongside The Nutcracker and Vivaldi’s dramatic Winter from The Four Seasons. £13 - £46.50.
CHRISTMAS FAIR AND MAKERS MARKET
CHRISTMAS FAIR AND MAKERS MARKET
Showcasing an amazing mix of artisan crafts and Christmas gifts, from dozens of independent creative producers, designers, artists and traders – all under one roof!
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM
Join us inside the Bracewell Smith Hall and enjoy music from Haworth Ukulele Group. 2pm.
THE ROYAL BALLET: A Diamond Celebration
THE ROYAL BALLET: A Diamond Celebration
The Royal Ballet’s dazzling Principals lead an evening not to be missed, their sparkling talents a perfect fit for a diamond anniversary. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Friends of Covent Garden, this programme recognises the amazing support of all ROH Friends past and present. Live broadcast cinema. Adult £16.50, child £10.50.