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Rave On

Rave On

8 May 2026 - 8 May 2026

Rave On - The Ultimate 50s & 60s Experience returns with a brand-new show! Back for another year and jam packed with more classic hits than ever before. Enjoy note perfect renditions of the most loved sounds from the decades that gifted us Rock and Roll. From the emergence of Rock and Roll at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee to the British Invasion and beyond, 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, colourful staging and dancing in the aisles! Rave On includes hits from the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Connie Francis, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Lulu, The Beach Boys and many more. Take a step back in time and experience the history of rock and roll music like never before. Performed by 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.
Ice Age Adventure Live

Ice Age Adventure Live

12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2026

Brace yourselves for a mammoth mission in the frozen world of Ice Age Adventure Live! Journey back in time to meet incredible prehistoric animals in the coolest family show this side of the arctic circle! Join our fearless explorers as they trek through snow-packed valleys, outwit sabre-toothed surprises, and make friends with the COOLEST CAVEMEN, even bringing back some extinct DODO friends for the ride! This icy adventure is sure to knock your snow boots off! Help our heroes save the WOOLLY MAMMOTH by joining in with the frosty fun in this live theatre show at a venue near you. After the show, get up close like never before and meet your prehistoric pal; the POLAR BEAR! This mammoth fun-filled family day out is the frozen tale you’ll never forget! So grab your snow boots and stomp back in time with Ice Age Adventure Live!
The New Romantics

The New Romantics

6 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2026

Take a trip back to the vibrant 80s with "The New Romantics - 80s Experience" A true party night celebrating the decade's biggest hits from legendary artists like Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Depeche Mode, Culture Club, The Eurythmics, Tears for Fears and more. Experience the magic of the very best 80s band delivering authentic arrangements and brilliant vocals that will bring any 80s dance floor to life. I Just Can't Get Enough, True, Gold, The Reflex, Girls On Film, Vienna, Karma Chameleon, Enola Gay, Everybody Wants To Rule The World, Sweet Dreams, Love Action and a whole lot more.... Don't miss this ultimate 80s experience—it's a nostalgic journey you won't want to miss! “Every song had us dancing in the aisles” “Simply unmissable. The best 80s show"
KPop Fantasy

KPop Fantasy

7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2026

KPOP Fantasy is a high-energy theatrical celebration of the global phenomenon that is K-pop. Blending electrifying choreography with outstanding live vocals, this immersive stage show brings the spectacle, precision, and passion of K-pop to life in a thrilling theatre experience. Featuring powerful performances inspired by the biggest K-pop moments from music, TV, and film, the show delivers non-stop energy, bold visuals, and slick choreography from start to finish. Expect explosive dance routines, unforgettable musical moments, and a vibrant atmosphere that captures everything fans love about K-pop. Perfect for devoted fans or K-pop newbies this show is a hit with all ages, KPOP Fantasy is a vibrant, feel-good production that celebrates the fantasy, energy, and global impact of K-pop in an exhilarating live theatre setting. This production is an independent tribute and is in no way affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the original artists, their estates, or management.
TWASI - The World As We See It...

TWASI - The World As We See It...

24 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026

Human life is fleeting, the world is still unfolding… Redefining dance of the African diaspora with a contemporary outlook, ACE Dance and Music’s bold new double bill presents two powerful, contrasting visions of our world today, told through exhilarating and emotive, breathtaking physicality. Rooted in the realities faced by millions across the globe, Serge Aimé Coulibaly captures the chaos of conflict. Driven by a fierce soundscape and fusion of African and contemporary dance, shattered world’s surge with athleticism and endurance – a testimony to human resilience and courage. In stark contrast, Vincent Mantsoe’s work takes you to a distant place; travelling to far flung corners of the earth, where spirituality and harmony shape everyday life. Two choreographers with extraordinary heritage and seven diverse dancers re-write the rules and embody a state of unity and deep connectedness rarely seen in our divided world.
The Drop - New Theatre Showcase

The Drop - New Theatre Showcase

18 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Drop in all day to see unexpected stories, original performances and the next hottest ticket in this new theatre showcase. See work by local talent from Your Trust and Rafia Hussain Productions’ Rochdale Future Theatre Makers programme - Leah Wild, Sam Jamil, Suzanne Hassett and Becky Kershaw - as they present the outcome of months of mentoring and workshops. We’ll also be hosting new work from across the region and beyond, as well as Edinburgh Fringe Festival previews, so you can see the shows everyone will be talking about, before they hit the festival crowds.
Unicorn Live!

Unicorn Live!

29 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2026

After the sell out success of Princess Live! Darling Productions UK are proud to announce a brand new show for 2026… Unicorn Live! Harmony, Melody and Starlight are the best of unicorn friends… Join them as they use their magical unicorn powers to save the show and conjure up the magical fourth band member. Watch in amazement as they use the power of song and dance to create the band, Unicorn Live! Featuring your favourite pop and musical theatre songs, dazzling costumes, and a real unicorn called Sparkle. This show is like no other and will be sure to entertain children of all ages. After every performance there is a free photo opportunity with Harmony, Melody and Starlight. Let’s sing, dance and make kindness thrive - book your tickets now for Unicorn Live!
The Detective Dog

The Detective Dog

4 Apr 2026 - 10 May 2026

Tiny & Tall Productions, formerly Tessa Bide Productions, brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's well-loved story, The Detective Dog on stage for Deaf and hearing family audiences. Whether its finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new gravel path, Nells ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work. So when the books at the school have disappeared one morning, Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit! With British Sign Language, creative captions and spoken English, this engaging production celebrates books and the magic of reading in an inclusive and accessible performance. Expect captivating puppetry; surprising smells and toe-tapping music. Suitable for ages 3-103. Supported by Arts Council England. This dramatisation of The Detective Dog is based on the picture book The Detective Dog Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie 2016, published by Macmillan Childrens Books.
The Ultimate Bubble Show

The Ultimate Bubble Show

9 Apr 2026 - 4 Aug 2026

The Ultimate Bubble Show from Paris Bubbles will make your afternoon go with a pop! A unique, fast-paced bright, bubbly show with magical live action combined with interactive bubble displays filled with smoke, steam and more. Ray Bubbles, an International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! He will create a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carousel, a bubble ghost, and even a tornado inside a bubble! The show was inspired by Ray’s work with SEND schools, adult neurodivergent groups, and science centres across Europe and is suitable for children and adults alike.
Wickedly Ariana

Wickedly Ariana

10 Jul 2026 - 4 Oct 2026

A spectacular theatre production starring and produced by Hariana, the UK's leading Ariana Grande tribute. Join us as we take you on a magical journey through the best of Ariana's brand-new album, including her timeless hits plus all the favourites from the blockbuster movie and stage show Wicked.  Expect a high energy show with stunning choreography, incredible costumes, our live band and dancers plus added surprises along the way! Audience participation, singing, dancing and dressing-up all encouraged. A must see for all the family. A unique experience of 2 shows in one!  Join us for a free meet-and-greet after every show where you can take pictures and get your very own autographs with the cast.  Expect to hear: One Last Time, 7 Rings, Side to Side, Break Free, Into You, Thank U Next, We can't be friends, Rain on me, Defying Gravity, Popular, and many more!
James Phelan

James Phelan

3 Apr 2026 - 17 Mar 2027

Star of The Greatest Magician, and the BBC’s most broadcast magician of the last decade - the award-winning James Phelan - debuts this breath-taking new magic show. Most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after correctly predicting the lottery, and described as ‘Joel Dommett meets Derren Brown’ - The Dreamer is a celebration of the impossible becoming possible. With ‘heartwarming story-telling’ (The Standard) and unparalleled ‘mind-blowing magic’ (Herald) - you’ll find yourself swept into a wonderful world of amazement, laughter and mystery. The Dreamer is an astonishing, enigmatic, five star rated spectacle that will leave you aching with laughter and dizzy in disbelief. You can’t afford to miss it.
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote

20 May 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes with an interactive screening of a classic Murder, She Wrote episode. Watch as JB Fletcher gets caught up in murder and mystery in a murder mystery only she (or you!) can solve! Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote is a unique and hilarious night featuring games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television. See the show Time Out rated one of 2019's 50 Great Nights Out in London that has played to sell-out audiences across the UK and Australia.
Fun! With Barbara Nice

Fun! With Barbara Nice

9 Apr 2026 - 3 Jul 2026

5-star award-winning entertainment from the tip-top Queen of Comedy. Join ordinary housewife extraordinaire Barbara Nice for a laugh-out-loud joyful get-together as we reconnect with what makes life worth living. Barbara says In these dark days, we need to find fun whenever we piggin' can. Expect Barbara's unique comic insights into the current state of play on how we are all getting on. This smashin' show is suitable for anyone aged from fourteen to four score & ten, guaranteed to lift the spirits and put a spring in your step. Edinburgh Festival regular and comedy circuit headliner Barbara Nice brings out the hidden joy in all of us.
Emergence Triple Bill

Emergence Triple Bill

20 May 2026 - 22 May 2026

Emergence, the touring postgraduate dance company of Joss Arnott Dance and University of Salford presents a new triple bill of adrenaline-fuelled dance for this year’s programme, performed by a new company of extraordinary dancers. Jason Mabana premieres Our Guests, a new creation for Emergence Dance that invites audiences into a world seen through newborn eyes. This vivid work follows a community of sensual, otherworldly beings as they encounter their surroundings for the very first time. Blurring the line between the intimate and the surreal, Our Guests traces a shared journey of curiosity, connection, and an evolving communal language expressed through the body. Accompanied by original sound by Dylan Jones, whose music deepens the work’s emotional landscape and heightens its sense of discovery. Jason’s unmistakable architectural choreography intertwines with the distinct energy of the Emergence 2026 cohort, resulting in a physical landscape that feels alive, shifting, and entirely its own. Our Guests offers a rare glimpse into a world being discovered in real time. Faye Stoeser unveils Rapture, a charged new work that dives deep into the pulse of club culture. Known for infusing her choreography with this theme, Faye pushes further this time, exploring the moment when fun fractures into chaos. What happens when fun goes too far? Where does exhilaration become something darker? Yet even in the shadows, Rapture finds celebration-liberation bursting through the cracks. Drawing from Faye’s rich movement background in new way voguing, commercial, and contemporary dance, the piece weaves these vocabularies with the raw individuality of the Emergence 2026 dancers, shaping a world that feels both intensely personal and wildly collective. Artistic Director Joss Arnott and Lisa Marie Robinson complete the 2026 triple bill with a restaging of Euphoria - a work that pulses with Arnott’s signature, high-voltage movement language and driven by an electrifying soundtrack from composer James Keane, whose music propels the work with both urgency and exhilaration. This dynamic piece delves into the tangled terrain of ego, its fragility, its fire and the transformative journey that can lead us toward euphoria. Please note: This programme contains loud music, the use of haze and flashing lights (no strobe).
The Best Of Bubl - 'Home For Christmas'
The Best of Buble Home for Christmas The Best of Bubl Home for Christmas returns for its 2026 UK winter tour, formerly known as Bubl by Candlelight, featuring Josh Hindle and his sensational live band. Following huge audience demand, this reimagined show is now presented as a full production theatre spectacular, delivering the ultimate Bubl experience. Expect stunning staging, atmospheric lighting, big band energy and all the charm, style and warmth that has made Michael Bubl a global favourite. Join us for a festive journey through Bubls greatest hits and iconic Christmas classics, as Josh Hindle and his live band perform much-loved songs including Home, Feeling Good, Haven't Met You Yet, alongside festive favourites such as Winter Wonderland, White Christmas, Silent Night, Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) and many more. Starring Josh Hindle (as seen on ITVs STARSTRUCK and on tour with Jane McDonald), this show captures the sound, swing and sophistication of a true Christmas crooner all wrapped up in a high-energy, feel-good theatre production. A magical festive night out and the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit, The Best of Bubl Home for Christmas is set to be one of the must-see shows of the season.

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