By Liz Coggins on November 30, 2021
Theatre

Beauty and the Beast gets the Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto treatment from Friday 26 November 2021 to Sunday 9 January 2022 at the famous City Varieties Making its welcome return to the legendary music hall, following last year’s closure due to the pandemic, this Christmas marks the 10th anniversary of the now iconic panto at […]
By Liz Coggins on October 8, 2021
Theatre

Teesside folk trio The Young’uns perform a new theatrical version of The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff at York Theatre Royal from 28 to 30 October. The show features songs from the original album alongside new material and stunning animation. In this timely, touching and often hilarious musical adventure, follow the footsteps of a working class […]
By Liz Coggins on September 29, 2021
Theatre

Leeds Grand Theatre will see the premiere tour of the new musical Fisherman’s Friends in 2022, alongside musical theatre favourite Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Direct from two triumphant seasons at the London Palladium, the sensational brand new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to […]
By Liz Coggins on June 16, 2021
Theatre

Louise Redknapp will reprise her role as ‘Violet Newstead’ in 9 to Five The Musical when it comes to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from 7th to 11th September! Louise played the role of ‘Violet Newstead’ to rave reviews from audiences and critics alike when 9 to 5 The Musical opened in the West End at […]
By Liz Coggins on June 8, 2021
Theatre

Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre has announced a season of shows for 2021 which will include three world premieres and the second outing for a play which played to packed houses at the National Theatre when it debuted in 2018. The SJT’s Artistic Director, Paul Robinson, says: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be presenting live theatre again […]
By Liz Coggins on June 8, 2021
Theatre

Tickets are now on sale for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s hilarious and touching production of The Comedy of Errors – which comes to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from 2nd to 6th November, after an outdoor summer run in Stratford-upon-Avon. The production, directed by Phillip Breen, was due to be part of the RSC’s 2020 season, […]
By Liz Coggins on May 25, 2021
Theatre

The Internationally acclaimed stage sensation, JERSEY BOYS is working its way back to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford in March 2022! This smash hit musical has won 65 major awards and has been seen by over 27 million people worldwide. They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had […]
By Liz Coggins on May 18, 2021
Theatre

Harrogate Theatre is moving its new seasons’ performances out into the community. Harrogate Theatres doors still remain closed, but only due to the fact that they are having their old roof lovingly replaced, so they have gone DIGITAL! The theatre is taking performances out into Harrogate to engage with audiences, at a number of accessible […]
By Liz Coggins on May 17, 2021
Theatre

Leeds Heritage Theatres is pleased to announce that City Varieties Music Hall will reopen from Monday 17 May, welcoming back audiences with its first live performance since March 2020, and an exciting new film programme presented in collaboration with sister venue Hyde Park Picture House. Judy & Liza, a dazzling production telling the turbulent tale […]
By Liz Coggins on May 11, 2021
Theatre

Mikron Theatre, in their 49th year of touring, are celebrating (wo)man’s best friend this season when they stage the premiere of Poppy Hollman’s new musical comedy caper A Dog’s Tale, which looks at canines past and present and the enduring bond between people and their dogs. A Dog’s Tale will kick off its tour at […]