Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in, 'A Christmas Carol' 2025 Watch as the beloved comedian takes on the role of the iconic Charles Dickens in this festive adaptation of the classic tale. With his signature wit and charm, be prepared to laugh and be moved by this fantastic show. Get your tickets now and make it a merry holiday season with Count Arthur Strong!

Dreadlocked, laidback surfer dude troubadour doing tricksy stuff with acoustic guitars.

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.

In celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist and professional show-off Jenny Eclair comes to venues nationwide with a brand-new autobiographical show. From drama school (mostly drinking cider and eating sausage rolls), sleeping with men who looked like they lived under a carpet, punk poetry, anorexia, bedsit misery, waitressing and not really having a clue about anything, to being the first woman to win the Perrier Award, becoming a mother, author, grumpy old woman, podcaster and nana! Still gigging to sell-out crowds forty years later, Jenny invites you to look back at what she can remember before she forgets everything. Warning: punk poetry, animal impressions and baritone nursery rhyme singing may feature.

You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He's been called an "overnight success" - Even though he's been doing this for bloody yonks! Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making. The last tour was a sell-out, so get your tickets now!

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world renowned solo artist) Gary Moore. From their Official PRS award, performing for Virgin Atlantic in Barbados, T.V. appearances (BBC 2’s ‘Arena’ amongst others), and to actually being recruited to record and tour by members of the original Thin Lizzy, Limehouse Lizzy enter their 25th year with their most explosive show and critically-acclaimed line-up yet. The boys are back!

The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet. No government gets a green card. No tyrant avoids a take down. No audience member leaves the theatre with an ounce of laughter left in them... You have been warned.

Culture wars, the environment, British foreign policy and social justice: these are just a few of the topics that Jack spectacularly fails to address (or even mention for that matter) in his brand new show. Instead, for reasons known only to him, he doubles down on his fascination with the meaningless small things of life like Zoom protocol, what’s new in the world of radiators and the worst careers advice office in the world. Join Jack as he guides you through his varied life and career with his customary charm and well known gift for talking absolute rubbish on any given subject.

Francis Dominic Nicholas Michael Rossi, OBE is an English musician. He is the co-founder, lead singer, lead guitarist and the sole continuous member of the rock band Status Quo.

Performing to sell out venues for over 20 years, 'The Upbeat Beatles' have more than earned their reputation as the finest tribute to the music of the Beatles. Paying homage to the greatest band in history, 'The Upbeat Beatles' take you through the whole of the Beatles' career; from the early days of 'Beatlemania' (She Loves You, I Want To Hold Your Hand) across the Atlantic to conquer the USA (Help!, Ticket To Ride), through the 'Summer of Love' and Psychedelia (Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Strawberry Fields Forever) then finally down the 'Long and Winding Road' to the end of the 1960's, for the Beatles' final live performance as a group (Get Back, Come Together). With authentic instruments, costume changes, multimedia, and featuring an ensemble cast of professional musicians with West End experience, this is a two-hour spectacular show not to be missed, for Beatles fans new and old!

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”. Along the way, they will be drawing on their vast catalogue of crowd favourites – and throwing in new poems, to prevent becoming their own tribute bands. Not ones to overpromise, Brian and Henry are prepared to commit to delivering the greatest poetry show in the history of the world or their names aren’t Brian Bilston and Henry Normal. An evening of poems to be enjoyed not endured.

Oh, it’s all there! All the trademarks are in evidence in Ardal’s latest show. Beautifully crafted stand-up comedy? Yes. Celebrated use of language? Tick. Lateral thinking, surreal flourishes, sharp observations? Of course. As for the occasional profundity? Maybe. Despite his best attempts over many decades to put the world to rights, it is still a colossal mess. And so, Ardal has no choice but to go out on the road again. Like the good comedy doctor he is, he fearlessly diagnoses the various pathologies and neuroses that are currently ravaging humanity. Disclaimer: No solutions provided. After an alarming experience at the supermarket, Ardal reflects on who he is as a man and a comedian. He examines his own ethnic and religious background, and thinks twice about the very core of his identity as a voice of reason. Is everything a big lie? With no major trauma of his own to draw on for material, apart from the drag of getting older, he also turns his gaze outwards at the joys and follies of contemporary life. Towel Animals? A.I.? Chair Yoga? Cauliflower as a main course? Yes. Yes. Yes. And Yes. No current idiocy is left unexamined. With a highly developed sense of the ridiculous, and proper comedy bones, NOT HIMSELF, is a testament to the healing power of humour. And the joy of jokes.

Join us on a musical journey, charting the rise to fame of one of the biggest selling artiste of all time. Combining breath-taking vocal and piano performances, flamboyant costumes, a dazzling light show -- all accompanied by an outstanding band and backing vocals. Travel back in time and be treated to all the hits such as Crocodile Rock, Philadelphia Freedom, Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting, Are You Ready for Love, I’m Still Standing, I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues, Tiny Dancer, Your Song and of course Rocket Man.

Where does he get it all from? A common phrase heard outside Jason Byrne’s show as the crowd leave with utter joy in their hearts. Jason literally has his Head In the Clouds most of the time, but thankfully, mainly when he’s on stage! It’s laughter at its highest, as we watch Jason pull magic from his cloudy head down onto the stage. Be it, stormy stand up, calm fun or audience members with clouds literally on their heads. Come join Jason in the clouds, for a night of beautiful unpredictable, fluffy, mayhem.

A night of laughter, cabaret, mystery, and glamour! Roll up, roll up...a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation. And, it’s bigger than ever. Join us for the good old-fashioned night out as we bring you the ultimate variety show, blending stylish cabaret, comedy, music, circus and burlesque to light up all your senses. With world-class entertainers and stars of the stage and screen – prepare for an extravaganza of glitz and glamour! Expect fun, feathers and fabulous costumes as we pick from the finest selection of specialty artistes, cabaret and circus stars, comedians and champagne showgirls! It’s the perfect night for everyone. An Evening of Burlesque is filled with artistic spectacle that has enraptured audiences for centuries. This sensational variety show brings together a bounty of beautiful stars for an unrivalled variety show for the 21st Century! Expect the unexpected with plenty of glitter and glamour! It’s cocktails and cabaret o’clock! An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret - we are waiting for you!

The UK's Premier Tribute to Global Phenomenon… 'Ms Rachel'! Bringing 'Ms Rachels' character to life in a FUN, interactive LIVE on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones! With over 5 Billion Views and over 8 million subscribers on Youtube, 'Ms Rachel' is the biggest viral sensation to hit our children's screens since 'Baby Shark!' 'Fun for Little Ones Live' encapsulates the bubbly personality, sweet singing voice and educational content; bringing to life a fun show for children. The production also includes Interactive Screen Content throughout featuring unique and on brand animation & scenery, plus Puppetry, Characters & Voices on screen with Monty & friends. This UK Premier tribute is the only one of it's kind, with little people across the country going crazy for her.

Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 21st year, with a brand-new show for 2025/26 combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast. Join us for the party of the year, you can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life as we bring you all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All and many many more! Thank you for the Music! For without a song or a dance what are we! Touring the nation. Tickets on sale now! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme. See All Hexagon Music HERE Tour the auditorium & venue with Google 360 View.

The Unstoppable High-Energy Rock Show where adrenaline meets electricity on stage, we are here to show you Nothing But A Good Time. We pride ourselves on a shared love of powerful rock anthems and authentic live performances. Our setlist spans decades, and our passion is unmatched. Join us as we rock venues nationwide. We let the music do the talking, with blistering guitar solos, heart-pounding rhythms and enough anthemic chorus’ to leave audiences breathless and begging for more.From sold-out theatres to intimate club gigs and festival appearances, Nothing But A Good Time leaves no stone unturned in their quest to deliver the most electrifying rock show on the planet. We ensure that every concert is a night to remember. Performing the hits of Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Guns ‘n’ Roses, Alice Cooper, Cyndi Lauper, Billy Idol, Bryan Adams, Kiss, The Darkness, Alanis Morissette and many more. So, if you’re looking for a high-energy spectacle that will rock your world, let us deliver you Nothing But A Good Time!

From Brooklyn to Hollywood, Neil Diamond has left a legacy of great songs which have been covered by every great vocalist. Spanning all genres from the reggae of Red Red Wine, through the country of Cracklin’ Rosie, and the Hollywood music of The Jazz Singer. From the producers of Fastlove and The Magic of Motown.

Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to announce a new extended adaptation of their hugely successful production of Charles Dickens’ nerve-tingling masterpiece The Signalman. Set in 1880, this is the exquisitely unnerving tale of a tormented signalman who is haunted by visions of impending disaster on his isolated stretch of line. Can a well-meaning traveller, who chances upon the lonely signal box while out walking, calm the man’s fears before he spirals into self destruction? Featuring a stunning set and video projections, this is the perfect way to spend a dark autumn evening... Starring Chris Walker and John Burton, with James Morley, Bruce Chattan and Adam Mort. ‘Expect to be shocked in your seat and feel your spine tingle’ - Gloucestershire Echo ‘Expertly executed... genuinely unnerving and skilfully conveyed’ - Daily Post ‘Engrossing...terrifying’ - North Wales Pioneer ‘A spine-tingling treat’ - Hemel Hempstead Gazette ‘A triumph’ - Birmingham Mail Part of Harrogate Theatre’s September Drama Season Harrogate Theatre brings sensational stories to stage this September, thrilling audiences with three fantastic back-to-back classics over a three-week period. Watch the drama unfold with this celebration of outstanding theatre. Book two or three shows together and pay just £21 for Band A or B tickets. Black Tie Ball by John Godber Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourn

In this gleeful comedy set in three bedrooms, four couples struggle hilariously with the ups and downs of their rocky relationships. Ernest and Delia are a middle-aged couple trying to celebrate their wedding anniversary in peace. Meanwhile, newly-weds Malcolm and Kate are hosting a housewarming party, inviting Jan and Nick who are themselves navigating the pitfalls of commitment and a very bad back. Throw in troubled pair Trevor and Suzannah who create havoc wherever they go and you dive into a hilarious world of misunderstandings, mishaps and marital mayhem with Alan Ayckbourn’s uproarious play. With its charm, chaos, physical comedy and Ayckbourn’s trademark razor-sharp dialogue, Bedroom Farce is a laugh-out-loud masterpiece that will leave you smiling long after the curtain falls. Presented by Phil and Ben Productions. Part of Harrogate Theatre’s September Drama Season Harrogate Theatre brings sensational stories to stage this September, thrilling audiences with three fantastic back-to-back classics over a three-week period. Watch the drama unfold with this celebration of outstanding theatre. Book two or three shows together and pay just £21 for Band A or B tickets. The Signalman by Charles Dickens Black Tie Ball by John Godber

Apparently caterpillars completely break down into goo before they become butterflies. Come join comedian Sara Pascoe as she reconsiders and reconstructs herself after having two babies and very little sleep.

Lipstick On Your Collar is back with its brand new show. Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s! From the birth of Rock n Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, the show is packed with over forty hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Ronettes, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black and many more. Performed by a full live band, featuring some of the country's top musicians, this incredible show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun. Dancing in the aisles is strictly compulsory so bring your dancing shoes and let the good times roll!

Magic of Motown 20th Anniversary Tour Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Come celebrate our brand-new show as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, more. Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. The promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

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?

Money for nothing was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s premier rock bands – Dire Straits. The abundant energy and the excellence and musicality of their performance makes Money for Nothing a “must see” for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan. Fronting the band is the outstanding Howie G (who you may recognise from his years with The classic rock Show) Behind him the line-up features top-class and experienced musicians that make this band a worthy tribute to Dire Straits. Howie and all the band have studied Dire Straits in great depth to re-create their tribute to be as close as possible to the real thing and a respectful tribute to their idol and guitar legend.

And Finally…Phil Collins are credited as being the UK’s Top Phil Collins Tribute, fronted by singer Chris O'Connell who brings to the stage the charisma and characteristics of the man who fronted Genesis and has sold 150 million albums in his solo career. This production delivers a two hour high energy show packed full of Phil’s solo hits including ‘In The Air Tonight’, ‘Another Day In Paradise’ and ‘Sussudio’ along with a sprinkling of Genesis hits for good measure. Featuring some of the country's top touring musicians, two drums kits and the esteemed ’And Finally Horns'. This is a great opportunity to come and celebrate with us the illustrious career of the one and only Phil Collins.

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP! This is the “Man in the Mirror” – The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Artists, and supported by a talented cast of performers and musicians who capture the essence of Michael Jackson's unique style and charisma like no other, in this scintillating production that will keep you on the edge of your seats. Featuring all his greatest hits you know and love, including "Thriller," "Billie Jean," "Beat It," "Smooth Criminal," and of course, "Man in the Mirror." Complete with dazzling choreography, stunning visual effects, light show and authentic costumes. This is the show that pays tribute to Jackson's musical legacy. So, whether you're a lifelong fan or experiencing the magic of Michael Jackson for the first time, get ready as we take you back in time, for a night like no other. Brand new from Entertainers

Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort. These pirates SO love underpants! Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain’s Treasure chest! Dodge hungry crocs beneath Long-John Bridge, bob upon the waves of Big Knickers Bay, spot sharks in fancy underpants and trek across Three Pants Ridge. Filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold, arrr you ready to set sail for a family adventure? Pirates Love Underpants is suitable for children aged 1+.

The year is 1916. Drawn from two years of Sussex retirement for the funeral of his friend, Dr Watson, Holmes returns to Baker Street to resolve ‘the last act’ of his epic career. A theatrical evening then unfolds, with fourteen characters, all played by Nigel Miles-Thomas in a tour de force performance. Cross-examinations, heated arguments between Holmes and Watson, and all manner of comic and serious interactions, between many famous Conan Doyle characters. As the play concludes, the great detective reveals a shocking secret.

Mesdames and Messieurs, may I take your tickets please? Pinch Punch welcome you aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit, a totally improvised, totally outrageous murder mystery where killing the cast and cracking the case is in your hands. Expect outrageous accents and shaky alibis, along with thrills, spills, and good old-fashioned kills. Four characters board a train, but not everyone will survive... Thankfully, a world-famous detective is onboard, ready to solve the case. But who is the murderer? Only one person in the show knows — the murderer themselves! Can you help the detective solve the case? Using audience stories and suggestions, watch Pinch Punch create a unique, one-of-a-kind, never-to-be-repeated whodunnit. If you love comedy or murder mysteries, then this is the show for you! Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit is unique in that the audience really are trying to solve the mystery and unmask the killer. Only one person onstage knows who is the murderer... and that’s the murderer themselves! This is the show you can win or lose so character’s lives really are at stake! no improvisers will be harmed in the making of this show

Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation. From the emergence of Rock and Roll at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee to the British Invasion and beyond, this is a musical adventure you won’t want to miss. Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades. Join us for an exhilarating evening of toe-tapping, sing-along iconic classics, vibrant vintage costumes, and colourful staging! Take a step back in time and experience the history of rock and roll music like never before. Rave On includes hits from the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Connie Francis, Neil Sedaka, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Lulu, The Beach Boys and many more. No modern gimmicks, just note-perfect renditions of the most loved sounds from the decades that gifted us Rock and Roll. Performed by The Bluejays, an incredibly talented, era-obsessed group of young musicians, this brand-new show features leading performers from West End productions including The Buddy Holly Story, Million Dollar Quartet and Dreamboats & Petticoats. Transporting you back to the fabulous 50s and swinging 60s in stunningly authentic style, Rave On promises to be a musical experience like no other.

“When you have eliminated the impossible then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth!” After their hugely successful portrayals as Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson in The Hound Of The Baskervilles, Colin Baker (Doctor Who, The Brothers) and Terry Molloy (The Archers, Doctor Who) are back on stage in another classic adventure for the world’s only consulting detective! What has become of Captain Morstan? And why does his daughter now receive a valuable pearl every year from an anonymous benefactor? What begins as a curious puzzle soon becomes a terrifying murder hunt, with the discovery of a missing fortune, a locked room and the murdered body of Bartholomew Sholto - but who committed these heinous, inexplicable crimes and how do they involve a map of the far-off Agra Fort? The case of The Sign of Four stretches all of Sherlock Holmes’ powers of deduction in a mystery that was born in war-torn India and now stalks Victorian London, fuelled by the vengeance of a seemingly unstoppable, cut-throat band. With the help of the Baker Street Irregulars and Doctor Watson’s new love Mary, can Holmes finally bring the gang’s malicious leader to justice, recover the stolen treasure, and reveal the hideous truth behind the riddle of The Sign of Four? Presented by Crime And Comedy Theatre Company as a radio play live on stage. Our setting is a radio studio, our actors ready as if for a radio broadcast and our sound effects created live, all combining to transport the audience to Victorian London, as we bring to life this classic tale from the father of the modern detective story, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A rare chance to see these popular actors live at your local theatre. This is a play not to be missed!

Times are hard for Dame Trott. She has no money, and her only child Jack isn’t much help either. When Dame Trott decides to sell their precious cow Buttercup at market, they are tricked into exchanging her for just a handful of beans - and that’s when the magic really begins! Join Jack on an epic adventure, which involves climbing a huge beanstalk to an enchanted land and protecting everyone from the ‘Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum’ of a very hungry giant! Packed with sparkle and jokes galore, Harrogate Theatre’s magical pantomime is a festive family favourite.

The Hyena Lounge Comedy Club returns with a hilarious show as part of this year’s comedy festival. Starring Ian Stone (‘The Stand Up Show’, ‘Mock The Week’, ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’) and Carl Hutchinson (‘Comedy Central’, ‘The Stand-Up Sketch Show’, tour support to Chris Ramsey), with Nina Gilligan (Comic’s Comic Winner 2025, Chortle Awards Best Act) and hosted by Dave Twentyman.

Presented by The Harrogate Dramatic Society. Set in 1939, with the second world war looming, Goodnight Mr Tom is heart-warming and heart-wrenching in equal measure. Adapted from the well-known novel by Michelle Magorian, the action follows an evacuee, William, as he leaves his home in London and arrives in the idyllic English countryside. This moving play explores the remarkable and moving friendship that occurs between William and an elderly recluse. All seems perfect, until William is suddenly summoned back to London by his mother, with devastating consequences. A must-see play that depicts the reality of life during the war and how life can change in a moment. This amateur production of Goodnight Mister Tom is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

The Rozzers have been entertaining audiences as the No. 1 tribute to Sting and The Police for over a decade. Fronted by Sting look and sound-a-like Owen James, the band perform at festivals, on cruise ships and now they embark on a new UK theatre tour throughout 2024. The Police were arguably the biggest band on the planet between 1977 and 1983, achieving 5 number one hits on both sides of the Atlantic. Sting then went on to be one of most acclaimed solo songwriters of his generation. From Roxanne and Every Breath You Take to Fields of Gold and Englishman in New York, all the hits are reproduced with stunning authenticity and vocal accuracy.

It’s the glitziest night of the year and everyone wants to be there, from the great to the good. The Bentleys are parked, the Jazz Band has arrived and the magician is magic; so pick up your invite for this fundraising frenzy. But behind the bow ties and fake tans, there are jealousies and avarice, divorces and affairs. This is upstairs meets downstairs through a drunken gaze. The raffle is ready, the coffee is cold, the service is awful, the Guest speaker is drunk and the hard pressed caterers just want to go home. By turns satirical and touching, Godber turns his laser gaze onto the Black Tie Ball in all its sophisticated pomp. Told in his signature visceral style, this hilarious comedy sees the hotel staff recount an entire evening at breakneck speed from arrival at seven to carriages at midnight. Being short-staffed has never been so funny! Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourn

The incredible Louise Jameson currently stars in Emmerdale as Mary Goskirk, mother of Rhona. She also became known to millions of British viewers through her regular roles in such hugely popular television series as Doctor Who (in which she played Leela), Tenko, Bergerac and EastEnders. Shakespeare’s Mistress is Louise Jameson’s ‘desert island disc’ choices from Shakespeare’s canon, which she shares with you alongside her very personal memories of the last 50 years. From Shakespeare to TV Soaps, from the National to stand-up. A life in performance... This event is in support of West Kent Charity DAVSS, an award winning community based charity supporting any victims (aged 16 and above) of domestic abuse. Contains strong language.

Over the past fifty years, Steeleye Span have come to define the concept of English folk rock - taking it from the world of small clubs into the charts, concert halls and festivals around the globe. As they celebrate their milestone anniversary, Steeleye Span show no signs of slowing down. Releasing seven studio and four live albums since the turn of the century, their current seven piece line-up ranks as one of the strongest of their long history and features John Kirkpatrick's son Benji from Bellowhead amongst others. Starting the year with a return to Ireland for three shows, including St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, they will tour the UK in March and April - once more revisiting famous moments and hidden gems from their career. This will lead to the release of their 24th studio album Est 1969, later in the year and another chapter in one of the most famous stories in modern music.

Ranked number 14 in Q Magazine’s top 50 bands of all time and inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame, Bon Jovi is a household name the world over. With front man and namesake Jon Bon Jovi at the helm since they formed back in 1983, the New Jersey band have sold over 120 million albums worldwide, performing more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries for 34 million fans and counting. In tribute to this incredible musical talent, The Bon Jovi Experience was born and since 1994 have become the only band to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself. Lead singer Tony Pearce’s striking resemblance to the original front man creates an unrivalled tribute not to be missed. “The best Bon Jovi tribute band I’ve ever watched” Jon Bon Jovi Endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself, the official tribute band to Bon Jovi perform all over the world to sell-out crowds. As the world’s leading tribute, The Bon Jovi Experience are often copied but never equalled, performing all the hits you know and love including, “Livin’ On a Prayer”, “Always”, “It’s My Life”, “You Give Love a Bad Name”. This is a tribute band.

He's supported fellow Geordie Chris Ramsay in the past and now Carl presents his own show about his (self-confessed) stubborn nature.

Join Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary Roy Orbison and the iconic Traveling Wilburys! Experience captivating performance’s that brings the timeless hits and heartfelt stories to life. Enjoy classic hits like "Oh, Pretty Woman," "Crying," and "Only the Lonely," performed with passion and authenticity and relive the magic of the Travelling Wilburys with favourites such as "Handle with Care" and "End of the Line."  With a sprinkling of selected songs from Johnny Cash, ELO, and Tom Petty, The Roy Orbison Story showcases the vast influence of The Big O and his friends on rock and pop music.  Barry Steele, a celebrated performer, captures the essence of these musical icons with his dynamic stage presence and vocal talent. - Not only is this production perfect for fans of all ages, this show also promises to take you on a nostalgic journey through some of the greatest songs in music history.  Feel the energy of live performance as the show  brings these classic songs to life in a way that only a live show can. Don’t miss this chance to relive the magic of Roy Orbison and his contemporaries! Grab your friends and family and get ready for a night filled with unforgettable music and memories. 

The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.

The Oxted Sessions is delighted to welcome legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne. With a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members, fronted by founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar. With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like Meet Me On The Corner, Fog On The Tyne, Lady Eleanor and Run For Home, and a reputation for live performance second-to-none, Lindisfarne’s power to galvanize audiences and get them on their feet remains undimmed.

Due to huge demand, John Shuttleworth returns to the Playhouse this November with Raise the Oof! Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and ‘the 42nd best reason to love Britain’ (The Telegraph) John Shuttleworth, is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment!) In Raise The Oof John celebrates 40 years in showbiz. Yes, it was 1985 when he met TV’s Clarinet Man – next door neighbour Ken Worthington who came last on New Faces in 73 (Tony Hatch crucified him!)

The Juggle is a brand new tour from confessional multi-award winning comedian Suzi Ruffell. It’s hard to be good all the time. A good mother, a good daughter, a good partner, a good friend, a good person. To be ambitious but not ruthless; a success but not a sell-out. A gentle parent but not a pushover. To be smashing life and make it look easy. The juggle. Suzi is exhausted and she hasn’t even started. This is a stand-up show and a support group! Suzi has appeared on Live at the Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Last Leg and QI. Suzi co-hosts smash-hit podcasts Big Kick Energy with Maisie Adam and Like Minded Friends with Tom Allen, as well as having her own podcast, OUT with Suzi Ruffell. She even finds time to host on Virgin Radio. Suzi’s debut book, Am I Having Fun Now? is released in June 2025.

When we were young we'd listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Now they're back again, like a long-lost friend, all the song we loved so well The UK's leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter. Karen's silky contralto is combined with Richard's delightful piano and seamless harmonies in this big production that brings Close to You, We've only Just Begun, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, Solitaire, Goodbye to Love, Please Mr Postman, For All We Know, Only Yesterday and dozens more classic songs to the stage. The Carpenters Experience is coming to town for an evening of non-stop hits - it's yesterday once more

Gearing up for his greatest tour yet later this year, join your all-time favourite comedian Nick Helm as he glides through an hour of new stuff and changes the very fabric of your being. He. Is. Your. New. God.

The annual Frank’s Fund Comedy Gala is back, bigger and better than ever before! Harrogate’s own Maisie Adam will be back in her hometown to host a night of comedy and fundraising for local charity Frank’s Fund. Join her and some of her funniest famous pals, Pierre Novellie, Scott Bennett and the incredible Jen Brister, for an unforgettable evening for a brilliant cause. Maisie’s anecdotal material and witty charm have quickly won her praise across the country, having appeared on Live At The Apollo, A League Of Their Own, Mock the Week, Have I Got News For You, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats, the Royal Variety Performance and - later this year - she will appear on the latest season of Taskmaster. Maisie is proud to be Patron of Frank’s Fund. She has hosted every Frank’s Fund Comedy Gala, and she ran the London Marathon in 2024 alongside Frank’s sister, raising more vital funds for the Bone Cancer Research Trust. Scott Bennett is a stand-up comedian and writer whose star is most definitely on the rise. His last two shows Leap Year and Relax were nominated for ‘Best Show’ at the Leicester Comedy Festival, and in 2022 he was nominated as Best Club Comedian in the Chortle awards. He has appeared on Live At The Apollo, and in 2023 he supported Mickey Flanagan on tour including a 10,000 seat arena show in Nottingham. Pierre Novellie is a stand-up comedian, writer, radio host and podcaster. He is co-host of The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio, as well as the hit podcast Budpod with Phil Wang. His recent TV appearances include World’s Most Dangerous Roads (Dave), The Mash Report (BBC2), and Stand Up Central (Comedy Central). One of the UK’s most acclaimed live acts, Pierre‘s latest show Why Can’t I Just Enjoy Things? saw a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and was his third show to have been placed in the top 20 best-reviewed comedy shows across the entire festival. Jen Brister is a critically acclaimed stand up comedian and writer who has been seen on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Hypothetical and Sara Pascoe’s Comedy Lectures on Dave. She is a regular performer on the UK and international comedy circuits and has written and performed on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show and presented for BBC 6 Music. Frank’s Fund was set up in 2019 in memory of 14-year-old Frank Ashton, who lost his life to Ewing Sarcoma, a brutal and underfunded bone cancer. Somewhere in the world, someone is diagnosed with bone cancer every 10 minutes, yet primary bone cancer receives just 2p of every £100 raised by the major UK cancer charities. Treatment is out of date and gruelling, and survival rates have not improved in over 40 years. Frank would never have wanted any child to suffer as he suffered. Driven by his strength and zest for life, Frank’s family established this special fund to help change the future for other children and young people facing Ewing Sarcoma.

We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. 5 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious historical storytelling show performed by historian and comedian, Paul Coulter, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world. Blending history, storytelling and comedy the show has been a smash-hit, sell-out success on the comedy festival circuit, selling out both Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Adelaide Fringe Festival twice in 2023 and 2024. Suitable for history lovers 9 to 90+, the show was named by British Comedy Guide as one of the 'Best Reviewed Edinburgh Fringe Shows 2024' and was chosen as one of the 'Picks of the Fringe'.

Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world-class live jazz, narration, rare archive photos, and video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take to the stage to celebrate the The Ronnie Scott’s Story. Set amongst the dive bars and jazz jook joints of London’s Soho, we hear about the desperate hand-to-mouth finances of the early years and the frequent police raids. We hear how Ronnie’s became neutral ground within rife gang territory and their scrapes with gangsters including the Krays who were rumoured to have taken Ronnie Scott “for a little drive”! Life at Ronnie’s is evocatively reimagined through tales of the club’s past visitors, from pop stars, film stars and politicians to comedians and royalty - but above all, the musicians... Mixing classic music from the jazz greats who have performed at Ronnie Scott’s over its incredible history, alongside tales of old Soho, miscreant musicians and police raids, this is a unique evening celebrating one of the world’s most famous venues, its music and its history. ‘Outstanding players. For poise, balance and swing they’re a joy to listen to’ - The Observer ‘Full-on brilliance’ - The Guardian ‘Marrying vision and sound comes The Ronnie Scott’s Story, recounting the blazing trajectory of the legendary jazz shrine with a creative combo of live band action, natty narratives and rare archival footage’ - Jazzwise Magazine

To mark its 25th anniversary, BBC Radio 4’s legendary, multi-award-winning topical satire show takes to the road with a full UK tour for the first time. Starring long-standing cast members Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, and Duncan Wisbey the show will take you on a trip through a quarter century of classic sketches & unrivalled impressions, alongside the razor-sharp topical humour which has become the series’ trademark.

You're invited: The Creepy Boys, are throwing their 13th birthday party. It will have everything. Games. Gifts. Possibly Satan. Probably Cake. Combining 2000s sexy songs, satanic rituals, and Willam Dafoe, these horny little boys do whatever it takes to make their birthday dreams come true. This is one birthday party you’d be cursed to miss. The twins recruit the audience to help them set up their party, with all the deference and direct eye contact you’d expect from attending a twin-teen birthday blast, before driving the show off a horror-comedy cliff - think the twins from The Shining meets My Super Sweet 16. Through sexy dances, party games and reenacting their own birth, the Creepy Boys ramp up the chaos to the point of a blood sacrifice, all while interrogating the trappings of millennial nostalgia. From real-life-lovers-turned-identical-twins, Sam Kruger (Winner - Just for Laughs Comedy Award 2019) and S.E. Grummett (Winner - Best Theatre, Adelaide Fringe 2021) comes a bizarre comedy with just a splash of the occult.

Apollo Theatre Company presents the songs and monologues of Joyce Grenfell. compiled and performed by Cheryl Knight and co-devised and directed by Paul Knight. Joyce Grenfell was one of the greatest female entertainers of the twentieth century, loved the world over for her hilarious and beautifully observed monologues and songs, as well as numerous film, television and radio appearances. Her legacy continued through the work of Victoria Wood, who cited her as being a great influence, as well as an array of female comedians including Miranda Hart. First conceived in honour of her centenary year and playing to sell-out audiences at the Edinburgh Festival, this revue has been delighting audiences ever since. In this gem of nostalgia, which recreates the setting of one of Joyce’s stage shows, Cheryl Knight ‘absolutely captures her spirit’ (Everything Theatre). Woven between the well-known songs and monologues are some of her more delicate and poignant pieces, as well as some rare and exclusive material. Truly a labour of love, this show brings back to life an extraordinary entertainer.

50 years since punk and new wave kicked the door in, Punk Off storms the stage-louder, bolder and messier than ever. After a riotous debut tour in 2025, this one-of-a-kind concert show returns with music from Blondie, The Ramones, Sex Pistols, The Clash and more. It’s raw. It’s rebellious. And it’s alive. This isn’t a tribute-it’s a riot. A full-throttle celebration of the era that tore up the rulebook and made being loud a lifestyle. With a fierce cast of musicians, singers and dancers, Punk Off throws you headfirst into the scenes, sound and spirit of punk.

A solo show written and performed by Harrogate-born Josephine Pembroke Welcome to the wonderful world of glamorous dining with ex showgirl Sindy. A sparkling guest list, cocktails, canapés and music (show tunes and pop), sprinkled with showbiz gossip. It’s time to don your Kaftan and delve into the 1970s, when being a hostess really did mean the mostest. Will this dinner party be a dream come true for aspirational Sindy? Or will it turn into chaos? Dinner! Darlings! Dinner! was premiered at Brighton Fringe 2024. In London it has shown at The Tabard Theatre and Riverside Studios W6. Josephine developed her show with an Arts Council Lottery Grant. The show is directed by acting legend Linda Marlowe aged 84 (Decadence by Stephen Berkoff, Syvie Carter, Eastenders). ‘Josephine is thoroughly enjoyable to watch and has a magical charm and wit. Her writing rivals Alan Bennett, I only wish I had written this clever show’ - Anto Buckley (Musical Director of Frank’s Closet) ‘A Martini quaffing, name dropping, canape pushing force of nature. Josephine Pembroke casts a delightfully deranged dinner party spell that sings, dances and boozes her audience into a riotous heap of: chuckles, guffaws and belly-laughs. A fabulous world where mirth induced madness meets Rissoles Pompadour. Make mine a large one.’ - Murray Lachlan Young (Playwright and Poet)

Scott Bennett, Roger Monkhouse, Nick Doody & Barry Dodds The Hyena Lounge Comedy Club returns with a bank holiday special featuring four of the UK’s best comedians. Starring Scott Bennett (‘The Royal Variety Performance’, ‘Live At The Apollo’, ‘The News Quiz’), Roger Monkhouse ('The Comedy Store', ‘The World Stands Up’, ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’), with Nick Doody (‘8 out of 10 Cats, The Late Edition’) and hosted by Barry Dodds (‘The Parapod Movie’). It’s yet another evening packed with jokes and big laughs!

The Hyena Lounge Comedy Club returns to Harrogate Theatre once again, with another hilarious night, packed with side-splitting jokes from four of the very best acts from the comedy circuit. The line-up has not yet been confirmed, but watch this space to be the first to find out!

Get ready for a night at The Major Oak, the hottest speakeasy in the whole of Sherwood Forest, where Robin and their dangerously talented gang of Merry Fools are set to throw a party so big, even the Sheriff wants in! With Marian & Tuck’d by Robin’s side and the sensually terrifying Sheriff out to cause trouble, Robin and the gang invite you to unleash your inhibitions and get well and truly OUTLAWED in style in this madcap cabaret spectacular! Stealing from the rich to give to the poor has never been so sexy! Following sold out shows in Nottingham, The Major Oak is heading out on tour leaving Sherwood Forest behind to bring you the fiercest night of burlesque, drag and comedy the Middle Ages can muster. ‘Nothing I can say can do it justice. You have to see OUTLAWED!’ - Fortune & Glory ‘A 10 out of 10 standing ovation hit’ - Upstage Downstage ‘I can’t remember the last time I laughed so much.’ - Nottingham Bucketlist

Welcome to 'The Dusty Show', the celebration of a true British pop icon. An unforgettable evening of wall to wall hits and classics spanning the success of Dusty Springfield's life and music. Singer Becci Morell takes you on a journey to remember, through the years of Dusty's career with the utmost authenticity, grace, and a stunning vocal performance that is second to none. Accompanied by her 9 piece band Becci takes you from the debut 'I Only Want To Be With You' and 'Stay A While' through to the 'Ready Steady Go' Motown era, Dusty in Memphis' 'Son Of A Preacher Man', The psychedelic 'Ain't No Sun Since You Been Gone', The pinnacle 'You Don't Have To Say You Love Me', and so many more. The Dusty Show is the ultimate decoration of musical legacy that touches the soul, and a life story that warms the heart. Join us in reminiscing with the very best tribute to queen of British pop...

Nigel Planer, beloved as Neil the hippy from The Young Ones and a founding figure of the 80s alternative comedy scene, brings his memoir Young Once to life in a warm, sharply funny live show of storytelling. From the wild early days at The Comedy Store to the chaotic brilliance of The Comic Strip Presents, Filthy Rich & Catflap and beyond - to West End musicals and hit pop records - Nigel will share a trove of outrageous tales of the backstage chaos that shaped a generation of comedy: from 20-foot-éclair-related injuries to gatecrashing raves with Robin Williams, Top of the Pops and Band Aid, to auditioning for a stony-faced Robert De Niro. Alongside the laughs, he will reflect on the bittersweet moments behind the scenes - the friendships, fame and rivalries, and the winding path of a creative life. Woven throughout the show is a moving, often mischievous account of the long, on-off-on-again love story between Nigel and his wife Roberta, and a life lived somewhere between the footlights and the fallout. Full of dry wit, theatrical flair and a knack for finding humour in both disaster and triumph, don’t miss the once-young Nigel as he offers a wildly entertaining and gloriously sideways glimpse into his quietly remarkable career, in a show that is part performance, part confession and all heart.

Join Tez Ilyas, one of the most celebrated stars in British comedy, for his one-off show: Talk To Tez! An hour of crowd participation and fun. As seen on: Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three), Live at The Apollo (BBC Two), The Last Leg (C4), Mock the Week (BBC Two), Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Comic Relief’s Big Night In (BBC One), Live from the BBC (BBC Two), The Chris Ramsey Show (Comedy Central), Live from the Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and author of The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 34, a Sunday Times Bestseller (2022)

Amelia, Poppy and Lauren are wild camping in the Northumberland Forest. As the woods darken around them and tensions flare, a watchful presence takes hold over the camp. A perfect boiling pot of paranoia, superstition and adolescent insecurity ensues, that hangs on a chilling question: who is watching whom? With female, queer and neurodivergent perspectives centre stage, Birdwatching is a folk horror about the female experience that doesn’t look away. OffFest finalist - The Offies 2025 Best New Writing Winner, The Spookies, Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024 Birds of Paradise Exceptional Theatre Nominee, The Neurodiverse Review Awards, 2024 ★★★★★ ‘A horror classic in the making’ - Starburst Magazine ★★★★★ ‘A must see’ - North West End

Award winning storyteller Debs Newbold gleefully delivers the boisterous, remarkable and inspirational story of her hero: Grainne ni Mhaille - Grace O’Malley - legendary Irish clan chief and queen of the sea. Stowing away aboard her father’s ship aged 8, Grace became a 16th century force of nature. A multilingual, seafaring weapons expert, leader of 2000 men, rebel, politician, kingmaker and slayer, prodigious lover, avenging hero and notorious pirate. Best of all, she was real. From the west of Ireland to the court of Elizabeth I, from wild youth to even wilder old age, Dauntless is an epic celebration of uproarious storytelling, high drama and one fascinating 16th century feminist. No knights in shining armour need apply. ★★★★ ‘energising and entrancing’ - eFestivals ‘sensational ... a superb storyteller’ - Crick Crack Club ‘Newbold is a master of words and space’ - StageTalk Magazine ‘incredible...by the end if she’d asked us to rise up and destroy the patriarchy, we would have’ - Audience Review

Little Wander in association with PBJ Management presents... A kidney stone. A stray cat. An eye-themed fetish. Bridget Christie hits the road again with a brand new show, Jacket Potato Pizza. Creator and star of Channel 4’s The Change . Taskmaster S13 legend. Annie in BBC’s Ghosts . ‘One of the brightest and best around.’ - Independent Photo credit: Natasha Pszenicki

Harrogate St Andrew’s Players present a modern musical centred around a coming-of-age story set on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie New harbours a secret dream to be a drag queen, but needs to find the confidence to be his true self. Will he overcome prejudice and bullying to step out of the darkness and become the drag queen he dreams of being? This high-energy, witty show is based upon the real life story of 16-year-old British schoolboy Jamie Campbell. This is a community production presented by Harrogate St Andrew’s Players.

With her warm, accessible style, passionate command of Shakespeare’s verse and startlingly powerful physicality, Debs Newbold’s award-winning storytelling will catapult you deep into the world of Shakespeare’s epic tragedy in King Lear, Retold. Tell me my daughters, which of you... doth love us most? An old king, afraid to be old. A daughter abandoned for speaking plainly. Two sisters warped by ill-treatment. A kingdom in turmoil. When Lear resigns his position by dividing his kingdom in three, he puts an outrageous test to his daughters. Their answers are not all that he expected. What he discovers about himself he does not wish to know. Deeply felt and often uproariously funny, King Lear, Retold makes Shakespeare available to everyone in a performance that has all the power and grace of the original text, presented in a charismatic, thoroughly modern style. Created for a sell-out show at Hay Literary Festival, toured internationally and performed to acclaim at Shakespeare’s Globe, this is a thrilling, compelling solo performance. ‘Spellbinding and wonderful’ - Hay Literary Festival ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘ one unfeasibly talented woman’ - Views From the Gods ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘ she pulls down the spirit of Shakespeare’ - StageTalk Magazine

A Journey from Rock to Romance Liam Gray is back in his hometown, with a 6 piece band, string section and choir. This high energy show promises to be a night to truly remember! Expect to hear songs from the likes of Bryan Adams, Tom Petty, The Stereophonics, Bon Jovi, U2, Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen, The Goo Goo Dolls and many more. Liam’s rustic vocals, stage presence and showmanship will have you mesmerised for the entire show.

Saddle up for a rootin’-tootin’ musical adventure in the Wild West! In the rowdy gold-mining town of Deadwood, no one’s tougher, wilder or more fearless than Calamity Jane-except maybe the sharp-shooting Wild Bill Hickok. When a hilarious mix-up threatens the reputation of the local saloon-theatre, Calamity takes matters into her own hands. Off she rides to Chicago, determined to bring back the glamorous stage star Adelaide Adams to wow the crowds of Deadwood. But in true Calamity style, things don’t go quite to plan... Instead of Adelaide, she unknowingly returns with the star’s timid maid, Katie Brown. When the truth comes out, Calamity must convince the sceptical townsfolk to give Katie a shot on stage. Against all odds, Katie blossoms-and captures the attention of every man in town, including Lt. Danny Gilmartin, the very man Calamity secretly loves. As Katie helps Calamity discover her softer side, the rough-and-ready frontierswoman undergoes a dazzling transformation at the Fort ball. But when she realises that Danny’s heart belongs to Katie, Calamity has a revelation of her own, perhaps her true match is the one man who’s been challenging her all along: Wild Bill. Packed with rip-roaring comedy, heartfelt romance, and timeless tunes like The Black Hills of Dakota and Secret Love, Calamity Jane is a whip-crackin’ musical treat guaranteed to lift your spirits and leave you humming all the way home. This is a community production presented by HOPS Musical Theatre Company.

Sexting in your 80s, knitting kinks and discovering Grandad’s penchant for a Sunday blow job - this stand up/poetry show unpacks explaining your queer identity (non-binary, pansexual) to your 86 year old Nan. Expect butt plugs, pegging, dildos and maybe even a few stray tears from this wildly explicit, unexpectedly heartwarming solo show. Better known for their work as a writer & director (Sherlock Holmes and the Poison Wood (Watermill), Little Prince (Taunton Brewhouse) and In the Willows (Exeter Northcott & UK tour)), Ledbury Poetry Slam winner P Burton-Morgan returns to the stage in this no-holds-barred poetry show. Funny, sexy & queer - bring your Nan (but maybe warn her first.) ‘Saucy, hilarious and unexpectedly tender... An exciting new voice in poetry’ - Luke Wright ‘A subtle, elegant performance... genuinely moving.’ - Natasha Tripney in The Stage on Hidden Light

Three ghost stories by M R James, performed by R M Lloyd Parry. “His eyes were deep-sunk. And over them, from the brows to the cheek-bone, hung cobwebs. Thick, grey cobwebs...” Three tales of the restless dead, by the master of the English ghost story. In Rats, a reading holiday in a quiet coastal inn is thrown into confusion by a horribly thin Something in the neighbouring room. In An Evening’s Entertainment, a blackberry thicket on a country lane conceals the site of a blasphemous and bloody ritual. And in The Tractate Middoth, the bookstacks of a University Library are host to an unnaturally strong smell of dust... There are no safe spaces in the world of M R James. ‘The perfect mix of humour, warmth, apprehension and profound unease. A most pleasing terror...’ - The Sunday Times

RAOS Musical Theatre Company - the team that brought you Calendar Girls and Sister Act, present 9 to 5 The Musical - with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, it is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Pushed to boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy - giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?! This is a high-energy show with a jubilant score and easily relatable characters. This is a community production presented by RAOS Musical Theatre Company.

Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee’s unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up?

Leading men from London’s West End combine in a powerhouse of vocal talent. After selling out arenas across Europe, The West End Tenors embark on their first UK Tour, bringing their smash hit show directly to you! The cast of The West End Tenors have starred in musicals such as Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia and Miss Saigon, as well as performing at Windsor Castle for the Royal Family, The BBC Proms and The Eurovision Song Contest. Celebrating the greatest triumphs of musical theatre and film, their spine-tingling vocals are not to be missed, leaving audiences breathless from start to finish.

Harrogate Phoenix Players present The Great British Bake Off Musical A comedic and heartwarming celebration of baking, self-discovery and the joy of community, served with a generous helping of British charm and comedic flair. This delightful show brings the beloved baking competition to life, blending the charm, humour and heartwarming moments of the TV show with catchy tunes and recognisable characters. Whether you’re a fan of the show or simply love a good musical, this is a theatrical treat that promises to rise to the occasion.

Woodlands Drama Group presents Gaslight Bella Manningham lives with her husband Jack. Bella becomes convinced she is losing her mind as she experiences strange occurrences in the house. Objects go missing, lights dim unexpectantly and strange footsteps are heard. This Victorian thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as you discover the mysteries of the Manningham home.

Fairport Convention has been entertaining music lovers for over half a century. During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes. But one thing has remained the same - Fairport's passion for performance. The band skilfully interprets traditional ballads and the repertoire also includes plenty of contemporary compositions.

This show is all about Dave’s life in... well... a northern town, so no surprise there. From his working-class childhood in the small, terraced houses round the mills in Bolton through passing his 11 plus and going to grammar school with an ambition to be a doctor which was thwarted just after his “O” levels. Instead, at 16 getting a job in the Pathology department at Bolton General Hospital and working there for 32 years ultimately as Chief Biomedical Scientist in Haematology before throwing caution to the wind and leaving to pursue a career in comedy, as you do! He will tell how he turned his microscope off for the last time on October 13th, 2000, and two weeks later found himself on a car park only half a mile down the road singing “Walking on Sunshine” in the pouring rain on a makeshift stage dressed as a giant berry ; while a ten foot cck and balls slowly but surely inflated behind him. He wondered at that moment if he’d made the right decision. As it turns out, he had.

New Year... same problems! It is the end of term and Godber’s hilarious comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post Covid times. Bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby use their BTEC Performance exam to showcase their work. What follows is a funny, fast moving, hard hitting account of life at Whitewall Academy as they play staff, students and site premises managers, including the new drama teacher Ms Nixon who has helped get them into drama and changed their lives. But as Salty, Gail and Hobby conclude their performance and leave state education, it appears that Miss Nixon is moving on too... to the local private school. ’10 out of 10!’ - The Times ‘Joyous energetic and bitter about educational inequalities.’ - The Guardian ‘Teechers fizzes, with its high octane European theatre style.’ - Belfast Times ‘Edgy, observational, funny, political and hard hitting.’ - The British Theatre Guide

Harrogate Dramatic Society presents The Dresser Set in a small English regional theatre during the Blitz, The Dresser explores the relationship between two men who are reluctantly and inevitably co-dependent. Sir, the last of a dying breed of Shakespearean actors, is struggling to take to the stage to deliver his renowned portrayal of King Lear. Or is it Othello? His failing health, wavering confidence and erratic behaviour threaten tonight’s performance and the company’s future. It falls to Norman, his faithful dresser, to keep both the show and its star from falling apart. Both wickedly funny and deeply moving, this is a beautifully observed portrait of a shabby backstage ego at odds with the glamour and greatness of his presence on stage; and the man who sacrifices his own life to keep him going. This amateur production of The Dresser is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Let Me Entertain You - A Tribute To Robbie Williams is a brand-new unforgettable concert show, celebrating the music and energy of the UK’s biggest selling artist of the 90s: Robbie Williams. Featuring songs such as Angels, Let Me Entertain You, Feel, Rock DJ (and many more!), you’ll be singing along and dancing to all the greatest hits. Join us as we journey through over three decades of one of Britain’s biggest superstars. And, of course, we don’t forget classics like Relight My Fire and Magic to celebrate Robbie’s time in the chart-topping group, Take That. This electrifying and authentic tribute to one of pop’s greatest icons is a must-see for any Robbie Williams fan.

Harrogate Dramatic Society presents Ink It’s 1969 London and Rupert Murdoch wants to take on the British establishment. He buys the failing Sun newspaper and with his disaffected but brilliant and ruthless editor Larry Lamb, plans to make a new kind of paper, one that gives people what they want - one that will knock the Daily Mirror off its perch. Seriously under-resourced, with just a small disparate band of hacks and against all the odds The Sun rapidly becomes Britain’s best selling newspaper. But giving the people what they want comes at a cost. As Murdoch tells his editor “I want something loud” and that’s just what we get. Fast paced and funny, Ink is the foundation story of the modern Sun newspaper, written by our foremost ‘state of the nation’ playwright and screen writer James Graham (This House, Dear England, Sherwood, Quiz, Brexit: The Uncivil War). This amateur production of Ink is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Harrogate Dramatic Society presents Jerusalem Widely acclaimed as one of the best plays of the 21st century. This rich, rollicking, lyrical play, set on St George’s Day in a Wiltshire wood tells the story of Johnny Byron, a local waster, who is about to be evicted from his caravan. There are allusions to Jerusalem by William Blake, the mythology of ancient Albion, the giants who ruled here before humans and built Stonehenge, and the lengths people will go to when playing Trivial Pursuit. The play is funny, vivid and complex, drawing high praise when performed around the world. It looks at what we want from our countryside. Should everything be regulated? Is there no place for revels? Anarchy? Johnny “Rooster” Byron was originally played by Mark Rylance in what was considered one of the greatest performances in recent theatrical history. Byron is part Falstaff, part pied piper; a storyteller, wordsmith of Shakespearean level and general thorn in the side of the locals living in the nearby housing estate. The council want to serve him an eviction notice, his son wants to be taken to the country fair, a stepfather wants to give him a serious kicking and a motley crew of “friends” wants his ample supply of drugs and alcohol. The play contains strong language and drug references and is unsuitable for children. Circle Awards and the 2010 Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Award for Best Play. Rylance won the 2010 Olivier and 2009 Evening Standard and London Critics’ Circle Best Actor Awards for his performance. This amateur production of Jerusalem is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.

Harrogate Dramatic Society presents Handbagged Handbagged is a brilliant comedy, looking at the possible relationship between the Queen and Margaret Thatcher, from Thatcher’s first appointment as Prime Minister to their final audience when she left office. Meet both women when they were young and at the end of their relationship, the years in between and many of the other people who were in their orbit during this time! This amateur production of Handbagged is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.