TV favourite Ed Byrne tours his Best Reviewed Show at the Edinburgh Festival, British Comedy Guide's No 1 Comedy show, and his most personal show to date. From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join one of our leading laugh specialists as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs. With his TV career now in its third decade, Ed has regularly appeared on the likes of QI, Mock The Week, Alan Davies As Yet Untitled, and Live At The Apollo. With legions of fans both in the UK and abroad, Ed remains the observational stand-up to see.

Somewhere in a parallel universe little Alfie’s natural comedic performance skills were recognised by his doting parents who encouraged and developed his blossoming talent. After several years as a stage school brat Alfie’s angelic face was launched on stage and screen and the rest is history. Meanwhile, in this universe Alfie Moore was told to stop messing about in class before being ‘encouraged’ into the grinding, grimy world of an apprenticeship in the Sheffield steelworks. When recession hit he traded steel for copper by joining Humberside Police. In his 40s the two universes collided when Alfie made a bid for showbiz success – but unfortunately 30 years of shift-work and being punched in the face quite a lot, had left him with ‘a face for radio’. A face not so much ‘lived in’ as inhabited by a settlement of squatters with little regard to property maintenance and repair. This is the true story of ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie’s big plan to transition from the BBC radio waves to TV star. Could it be done? Or had Father Time decided that his time had passed?

Uk's Number One None Tribute Show, Tim Chu and Ian Bailey Perform a Celebration of Simon & Garfunkel.

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who; Sex Education ) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

Could you get away with murder? Following the success of Crime Viral’s sell out UK serial killer tour - research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather will be bringing to the stage for the very first time - MURDER:STAGED.

Songs from the Silver Screen - from Bond to Bacharach. Jeanie, a passionate and dedicated vocalist, has been honing her craft for over a decade. Her musical journey began with formative experiences as a principal in the National Youth Music Theatre, sparking a lifelong pursuit of musical excellence. Driven by an insatiable curiosity and a deep love for jazz, Jeanie sought out opportunities to expand her knowledge and skills. She delved into the intricacies of jazz harmony at Morley College and further refined her improvisational abilities through private studies with renowned BBC Jazz award winner Anita Wardell. Jeanies talent and dedication quickly earned her a place in the vibrant London jazz scene. For over ten years, she enchanted audiences as the singer and compre for bebop legend Laurie Morgans trio at their celebrated residency, Downstairs at The Kings Head.

Greg Abate, New England saxophonist, flutist and composer is enjoying an extraordinarily diversified International career that includes; playing lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra in the 70s and tenor sax for the revived Artie Shaw Orchestra under the direction of Dick Johnson in the 80s. Recording a total of 23 recordings as a leader and recording or performing with some jazz greats, including Phil Woods, Kenny Barron, Claudio Roditi, Red Rodney , Ben Riley, George Mraz, Rufus Reid, Claudio Roditi, James Williams, Barry Harris, Richie Cole, Kenny Washington, Hilton Ruiz, Jerome Richardson, Billy Hart and many more. Greg is very busy 275 days a year touring, and also is adjunct professor of Jazz at RI College and is a Conn-Selmer representative artist conducting master classes and as guest artist at many schools, College and Universities.

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

 When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).

Angela Barnes (Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and former chair of BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz) has good intentions but trying to live your best life, as it turns out, is really bloody hard.

One of the UK's finest trombonists, Dennis Rollins MBE, will be joined by the Belper Jazz Company. Together they will be putting the fun into funk. BIOGRAPHY A passionate performer and educator, British trombone player Dennis Rollins MBE has established a reputation as an artist of excellence, and has lent his unique and stylish talents to some of this country's, and indeed the world's top jazz and pop personalities such as Courtney Pine, Maceo Parker, Jamiroquai, US3, The Brand New Heavies, Blur, Monty Alexander, Pee Wee Ellis and Jean Toussaint, amongst others. As a bandleader, in 2006 his jazz/funk outfit Badbone & Co won a prestigious BBC Jazz Award in the Best Band category. In the following year he picked up both Trombonist of the Year at the British Jazz Awards and Ronnie Scott's Jazz Awards. Dennis was nominated twice in the 2008 Parliamentary Jazz Awards for Jazz Musician of the Year and for Jazz Education; he won the latter. Other awards include British Trombone Society (BTS) Player of the year Award 2013 and Jazz Yorkshire Award 2012 Best Band for his band Velocity Trio. In his hometown of Doncaster, Dennis was given Honorary Freedom of the Borough in recognition of his successful musical career and for his constant inspiration to the regions musical youth. As part of Her Majesty the Queens Birthday Honours 2018, Dennis was honoured with an MBE for Services to music. Most recently in June 2022, he was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Wales, UK. A sought after jazz educationalist, Dennis has worked in collaboration with many of the UK's university and colleges delivering a wide range of music programmes and performance workshops. Dennis says "Growing up, I was extremely fortunate to have had the most inspiring and dedicated teachers. The skills and compassion I acquired were a result of that education. Teaching feels very natural to me. I feel it's a duty to pass on my musical knowledge to the next generation." As a recording artist he's currently recorded 5 critically acclaimed albums. Three with his award-winning band Badbone & Co, and two with his progressive jazz organ-trio, Velocity Trio. He's proud to be an exclusive endorsee of UK brass instrument maker, Michael Rath Trombones and Argentinian mouthpiece maker Boqar Baro Mouthpieces.

Who wants VIP tickets to see Paul McCartney in a small intimate venue? Who wants to hear original stripped down arrangements of some of the most iconic songs ever written? Who wants to hear the stories behind the songs and get up close and personal with the greatest singer songwriter of the 20th Century? Well sadly, we cant give you that......but we can give you the next best thing! ALL THINGS McCARTNEY A unique acoustic celebration of the music of Paul McCartney, Wings, and of course The Beatles. Wonderfully performed with a fascinating variety of acoustic instruments and beautiful vocal harmonies. Steve Littlewoods performance is pivotal and engaging as he hosts and charms with his captivating portrayal of the great man. Experience your favourite Macca songs (as youve never heard them before) Tall tales, fascinating facts and a whole lot of fun and surprises along the way. https://youtu.be/ApNsIuw5mu4?feature=shared

Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Guitarist Remi Harris will be joined by vocalist Dave Small, bassist Tom Moore and Nicky Waters on drums to perform music from throughout Peter Green's career. Including such classics as Man Of The World, Black Magic Woman, Need Your Love So Bad, Albatross and The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown). "A highly enjoyable show that featured some much loved material from the Golden Era of the first edition of Fleetwood Mac, alongside some less familiar gems from the Bluesbreakers catalogue... The standard of the playing was excellent throughout" thejazzmann.com [//thejazzmann.com] "this was a band that brought vivid life to the songs and instrumentals written and performed by Peter Green... The songs were treated with proper respect, but each of the musicians played things with taste and accuracy" Lichfield Live

Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide to disease, decay and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing and maybe a smidge of wonderful? A forest canopy opening onto a huge vista would be enchanting for some but my ancestors wandered in the desert for forty years, I think we’ve been outdoors enough. Others get their fix from the spiritual but I’ve been harbouring a grudge against God since my mother stopped me going to Arsenal after my Barmitzvah. Forty nine years ago. ’God will be watching’ she said. Well, at least he got to see the game. The point is, life could be so much better so I’m on the lookout. Come and join me on the hunt.

Spandau Ballet saxophonist Steve Norman was responsible for some of the most distinctive pop melodies of all time. From his sax solo on True to the colossal hit Through The Barricades, Steve Norman toured the globe, performed at Live Aid, and helped Spandau sell 25 million albums while enjoying 23 hit singles. And now its time to reflect on a remarkable career while remembering those glory years with Tony Hadley, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, and John Keeble. In this intimate evening, Steve will tell memorable stories, play hit songs, and thrill fans with a magical evening thats pure pop Gold.

Paul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one and spawned iconic hits like Wherever I Lay My Hat (Thats My Home). More success followed with the number one album The Secret Of Association and the worldwide hit Every Time You Go Away, not forgetting the opening line for Band Aid and appearances at Wembley Stadium for Live Aid and Queens tribute to Freddie Mercury. Paul sustained that successwhile having fun in his tex-mex band, Los Pacaminos. Now, hes looking back during these intimate shows, that combine conversation and acoustic versions of hit songs. Pauls meeting fans, singing songs, and telling stories about his incredible career. Its time to revel in the classic hits and learn the stories behind them in this intimate show.

An evening with frontman of the Happy Mondays. This is a fascinating insight into life in one of the UK's most loved bands. Shaun Ryder is from Salford, Greater Manchester, where in 1980 he formed Happy Mondays. The band signed to Factory Records and their releases included the two classic albums 'Bummed' in 1988 followed by 'Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches' in 1990. Later Shaun started Black Grape releasing the album 'It's Great When You're Straight.. Yeah'. Following his achievements with both bands he received the 'Godlike Genius Award' from NME in 2000. Shaun also moved into TV taking part in the tenth series of the TV show 'I'm a Celebrity.. Get Me Out Of Here!' in 2010 where he was runner up. He also went on to have his own TV programme 'Shaun Ryder on UFOs' on The History Channel in 2013. Shaun has recently been a guest on several TV shows including 'Room 101' with Frank Skinner, 'Stars and Their Cars' with Paddy McGuinness, 'The Chase: Celebrity Special' with Bradley Walsh, 'Sam Delaney's News Thing, This Morning and 'Big Star's Little Star'.

Tommy Cooper was a true comic genius. His impeccable timing, love of slapstick and quick-fire gags made him an international star. Complete with his trademark fez and a plethora of misfiring magic, the man was an undisputed icon of live entertainment. Celebrating over 100 years of Tommy, this all-encapsulating show of magic, music and mirth is the perfect celebration of Britain's top comedian and features all of Tommys classic gags combined with lesser-known gems lovingly selected from his joke archive and extensive magic routines. This show, which played in London's Museum of Comedy for sixteen weeks, is the ultimate tribute to one of Britain's finest and most loved comedians. Full of magic, mirth, and with live music accompaniment, this uplifting, surefire, nostalgic treat is a must for all comedy fans. The production has toured continuously over ten years, playing to theatres, cruises, halls, festivals etc., and is guaranteed to bring the house down. Jus'-like-that! Full of inspired lunacy and deep, belly laughs Time Out John Hewer is excellent! Hes picked up the nuances both obvious and subtle Everything Theatre

John Power had the best rock’n’roll apprenticeship ever – playing bass as an 18-year-old in The La’s. Forming Cast in 1991, he sang, wrote songs, and played guitar for one of Britpop’s pre-eminent bands – securing two platinum-selling records before returning to the charts in 2024 with the magnificent Love Is The Call. Power’s solo career produced some of his best work and through the summer of 2025 Cast joined Oasis at their football stadium tour. Now it’s time to reflect on Britpop, the hits – Alright, Sandstorm, Walkaway, Flying and more – in this intimate show that mixes John’s best-loved songs with wild, funny, and tender stories.

Step into a night of music, romance, and celebration with Andr Rieus Waltz the Night Away! An all-new summer concert captured live from the stunning Vrijthof Square in his beloved hometown of Maastricht is coming to cinemas! Each night, the Vrijthof transforms into a grand ballroom as Andr and his Johann Strauss Orchestra invite audiences of all ages to waltz under the stars. With timeless melodies and beautiful waltzes, this concert will take you on a journey filled with joy, love, and heartfelt emotion. Let yourself be swept away by one of the most romantic events of the year, bigger and more dazzling than ever, on the big screen. Bring someone special and create cherished memories as you Waltz the Night Away with Andr Rieu shown on our big cinema screen!

An International Saxophone Collaboration A Concert Celebrating International Friendship An exhilarating afternoon of collaboration and contrast featuring music that connects, defines and inspires us. Sheffield and Derbyshire based saxophone quartet, Halcyon, are delighted to introduce their friends from Marl, Germany, the jBM Saxophon Quartett, in a concert where we explore our connections and shared musical passions. jBM Saxophon Quartett are embarking on a UK tour, and Bakewell Town Hall will be their first performance. They are bringing a wild mix of their favourite pieces showcasing the talents of British and German composers while taking us on a musical trip across Europe. Rebekka, Gregor, Lisa and Ren met in their youth wind orchestra, the junges Blasorchester Marl, and have played together ever since. Their shared history and deep knowledge of each others playing allows for thrilling expressivity and spontaneity. Halcyon Sax Quartet formed in 2024 and perform regularly across Derbyshire and Sheffield, including a special appearance at Chatsworth House in Christmas 2024. With decades of musical experience and international collaborations between them they have formed friendships across Europe and are delighted to be hosting their friends jBM in Bakewell. Halcyon will be presenting a rollicking set of jazz tunes. The two groups will unite and perform pieces in a diverse range of musical styles. There will be works by British composers about Germany and by German Composers about Britain. The afternoon promises to be entertaining and welcoming. Bring the family and have a lovely Sunday afternoon with us all!

A fundraising evening for Parkinson's Support Group Bakewell featuring music from Bakewell Silver Band and Bakewell & District Community Choir. A raffle will be run on the evening and the bar will be open. Raffle tickets will be available from the Bakewell Town & Community Trust office in Bakewell Town Hall prior to the event or on the evening. A fun evening for everyone and raising funds for a local support group. A registered charity in England and Wales (258197)

Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock is responsible for some of the most distinctive riffs of the past 30 years. The man who gave us signature riffs ignited The Riverboat Song and Hundred Mile High and helped propel OCS to double-platinum glory with Moseley Shoals has been a mainstay of British rock since forming Ocean Colour Scene in 1989 with Simon Fowler, Damon Michella, and Oscar Harrison. OCS played record breaking gigs with Oasis at Knebworth for 250,000 people as Britpop reached its zenith in 1996. He joined Paul Wellers band in 1992 and has appeared on all of his studio albums, while also joining The Specials in 2014. In his debut tour, Steve will be playing and singing hits from the OCS songbook, and much more.