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How Sweet It Is

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

The Greatest Hits of Motown – How Sweet It Is. This Stunning 100% live show combines first class music with slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performance for the best Motown experience you will ever have!

£29

Crown Ballet presents – The Nutcracker

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

After last year’s acclaimed tour, Crown Ballet® is delighted to return to the UK to mesmerize audiences with their enchanting production of The Nutcracker. The Magic of Classical Ballet – Performed Live on Stage. Adult £25, Concs £23, Child: £18.

An Audience with cricketing legend Sir Alastair Cook

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

An Audience with cricketing legend Alastair Cook. Hosted by ex England cricketer & England cricket selector Geoff Miller. One of the leading Test run scorers of all time, Alastair played in 161 test matches scoring 12,472 runs.

£32.50

Spiders Web by Agatha Christie

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Clarissa, married to a top diplomat, loves to spin tales just like a spider spins a web. However, when someone is murdered right in her drawing room, that’s another matter! Live drama is so much harder to cope with! Presented by Lancaster Footlights.

£13

Heritage Open Day 2025

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Come along for a free behind-the-scenes experience at Lancaster Grand Theatre as part of the national Heritage Open Days festival! Whether you're a history enthusiast, architecture lover, or just curious about what lies behind the scenes, this is an event not to be missed. 10am, 12pm & 2pm. Each tour last 90 mins. Free.

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Experience the ultimate tribute to Whitney’s remarkable musical repertoire in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band.

£22

BOUNCERS & SHAKERS

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Lancaster Footlights Presents: Bouncers & Shakers by John Godber and Jane Thornton.

£12.50

The Rocket Man – A tribute to Elton John

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

This 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.

£28.00

An Evening with Paul Merson with host Talksports Perry Groves

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

An 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.

£30

The Waiting Room – Lancaster Footlights

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

In 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

£12

The Big Grand Comedy Show

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Join 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.

£15

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

The Magic of Motown

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular.

£32

Magical Mozart by Candlelight

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

With beautiful settings, costumes, lighting, and of course candles, the European Baroque Ensemble and world class opera singers transport you back to the sumptuous past.

£22.50

Swan Lake – Crown Ballet

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Magic of classical ballet, performed live on stage. £17 - £24.

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

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.

Give Me The Night – George Benson’s Hits Live on Stage

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

It’s time to throw out all your blues and hit the city lights for a night of George Benson classics, as we pay tribute to the American soul superstar who helped make r’n’b soul what it is today.

£29

An Evening with Lord Ian Botham

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Lord Ian Botham, the former England captain, was one of the most impactful all-rounders of his generation with 14 centuries and 383 wickets in a career that spanned over 15 years. Hosted by cricket legend Geoff Miller OBE.

£30

Heritage Open Day at Lancaster Grand Theatre

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Whether you're a theatre enthusiast or a curious explorer, this tour promises to be an unforgettable adventure into the heart of Lancaster's theatrical legacy. 10am. Free.

Anything Goes – LADOS

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

This hilarious musical romp includes Cole Porter’s fantastic score including “I Get A Kick Out of You”, “You’re the Top, “Blow Gabriel “ and the show stopping, toe tapping “Anything Goes. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2pm. ”’

£12

Showaddywaddy – 50th Anniversary Tour

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

This tour celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Showaddywaddy. ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy have lived up to that title for the last 5 decades!

£28.50

The Greatest Star – The Barbra Streisand Tribute Show

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Starring Kearra Bethany, as seen on ITV’s Starstruck, ‘The Greatest Star – Barbra Streisand Tribute Show’ takes you on a magical musical journey through time as you sit back & relax enjoy the sounds of this fabulous ‘concert style’ production. £25, concs £23.

Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Based 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. Adult £15, child £13.

The Opera Boys – A Night at the Musicals

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

After a sold out show in 2023 The Opera Boys are back with A Night at the Musicals, a fabulous evening of power-house vocals, immaculate 4-part harmony, breath-taking musical medleys, stunning solo performances… and a few surprises!

£23

Go Your Own Way – The Fleetwood Mac Legacy

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac.

£26.50

Ladies Day – Lancaster Footlights

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

In 2005, for one season only, Royal Ascot came to York and four workmates from a fish factory in Hull decided they would go to ‘Ladies Day’!

£11

The Big Grand Comedy Show

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Lancaster’s biggest and best comedy show is back again and this time its grander than ever. Join MC Tony Vino as he introduces four of the most celebrated names in UK comedy, performing cutting edge stand-up for a night of unforgettable hilarity.

£15

Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Critically acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest tribute shows, Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years continues to delight audiences across the globe. Featuring stunning vocal harmonies from world-class musicians, this spectacular concert transports you on a journey through the epic songs and history of the much-loved Simon and Garfunkel.

£22

Rapunzel – Adult Panto

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

The Adult Panto team are catapulting crazy Christmas chaos back into Lancaster Grand Theatre with a hair-raising tale of panto pandemonium that’s a cut above the rest!

£22

Sleeping Beauty: Christmas Panto

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

The story is enhanced by fantastic musical numbers, dancing, dazzling costumes and audience participation. A Christmas treat not to be missed!  Various times. Adult £11.50, child & concs £10.50.

Lucy Beaumont – The Trouble and the Strife!

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Award-winning stand-up comedian BEFORE she met Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont is going to let loose and let slip on her roller coaster world. Life through the Beaumont lens is more surreal than you could ever imagine.

Little Shop of Horrors

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

The dark comedy musical presented by Lancaster Red Rose AODS. Sat mat 2.15pm.

£12

Roy Chubby Brown

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown has proven himself time and time again -  he is Britain's King Of Comedy.

£27

The Nutcracker

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

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. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £17 - £24.

The Illegal Eagles

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

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…

£32.50

The Magic of Motown

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Come celebrate our brand-new show for 2023 as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year.

£28

The Addams Family – a new musical comedy

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2pm. Adult £18, child £14.

The Rocket Man – a Tribute to Sir Elton John

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

A  journey through Elton’s life and career, the highs and the lows with many a laugh brought to life, live on stage. The Rocket Man – a magical night in tribute to Sir Elton John.

£27

Sounds of the Rat Pack Era

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Vocalists will take you on a journey through time that Mr Bojangles, Leroy Brown and a certain gentleman by the name of Mack would be proud of.  Backed by the fabulous Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK, from Chicago to New York New York these guys will certainly do it their way.

£23.50

Elkie Brooks

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Elkie will be performing her biggest hits including “Pearl’s A Singer”, “Lilac Wine”, “Fool (If You think It’s Over)”, as well as many more featured on her recent hit album “Elkie Brooks – Pearls – The Very Best Of”

£33

Walk Right Back

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

After phenomenal sell out tours, Walk Right Back is…back!  From the Producers of That'll Be The Day, the show tells the story of the most successful duo of all time – The Everly Brothers.

£25.50

The Twits

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

The Twits by Roald Dahl adapted by David Wood and presented by Lancaster Footlights. Various times.

£11

UK Pink Floyd Experience

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Celebrating 50 years since the release of their iconic album The Dark Side of The Moon, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreate the sights and sounds of the legendary band in concert.

£25.50

An Audience with Liverpool Legends

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

The Ultimate evening of Liverpool legends with Ronnie Whelan, Steve McMahon and Jan Molby on stage together hosted by Jed Stone. The evening will be full of entertainment and banter as you can well expect, so sit back and enjoy!

£36

D-Day Darlings

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

The D-Day Darlings Brit Certified & Best Selling Female group to come from Britain's Got Talent.  To celebrate the King’s Coronation the UK’s Premier wartime act, The D-Day Darlings, present their sensational “Coronation Celebration Show”.

£19

LADOS presents Sister Act

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

This is a musical sent from above so make sure you don’t miss this must-see show which raises the spirits and warms the soul… 7.30pm,  Sat mat 2.30pm

£16

GO YOUR OWN WAY -The Fleetwood Mac Legacy

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate Lancaster

Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock n roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who will take audiences on a powerful journey through their incredible song book.

£24.50