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Winding Wheel

Originally built in 1923 as a cinema, The Winding Wheel is now an entertainment and conference centre putting on music, theatre, comedy, kids shows and community events. The venue comprises three rooms: the Auditorium, the Ballroom and the Function Room. In the heart of Chesterfield, the Winding Wheel is close to rail and bus links, as well as car parks.

What's On @ Winding Wheel

The Upbeat Beatles

The Upbeat Beatles

13 Dec 2025 - 20 Nov 2026

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!
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

10 Dec 2025 - 3 Sept 2026

Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are repelled by Jimmy's dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them. But if it's the kind of thing you like, then this is the kind of thing you’ll like.
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

3 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2026

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.
Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit

Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit

1 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 2026

When life gives Rhod lemons… In his last show ‘The Book of John’, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour… But Rhod’s not bitter; he’s bouncing back and feeling remarkably zesty. Hilariously dark, passionate and way too personal, this is classic Gilbert, squeezing every last drop out of life’s latest curveballs...with a little help from an old adversary.
Chris McCausland: Yonks!

Chris McCausland: Yonks!

17 Jan 2026 - 17 May 2026

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!
Omid Djalili: Namaste

Omid Djalili: Namaste

17 Jan 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

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.
Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth
Returning to venues across the UK with his brand new show ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’. Simon will be sharing stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hearty laughs. He wants to nudge and encourage audiences to get out of their comfort zone, take a few gentle risks in life, and embrace the great outdoors and the wider world.
Sophie McCartney

Sophie McCartney

10 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

After a phenomenal debut tour, award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is back! A new decade beckons and she Does Not Believe It! What does life look like when you’re too old to be young, but too young to be old? Grab your glow sticks and join Sophie as she embarks on life’s next chapter with sequins, sporty laughs and a pair of killer orthopaedic heels.
Mark Steel - The Leopard in my House
"The consultant had told me he was confident I had throat cancer that had spread into the lymph glands. Joyfully, I held his hand, and looked up to the heavens like a South American footballer after scoring a goal. It was one of the happiest moments of my life." Join multi award-winning, BAFTA-nominated writer and comedian Mark Steel for his new tour ‘The Leopard in My House'. The topic? His battle with throat cancer. A battle he is winning (thankfully) and which only his rapier wit could fashion a comedy tour show out of. Cancer has done nothing to dull Mark's acute political observations or quash his "frankly bonkers" energy: you will laugh, you will cry, but you'll laugh again, and again, and again. The Leopard in My House is proof that this leftie, working-class, Radio 4 favourite truly deserves his place in the UK comedy pantheon. Mark Steel is best known for his critically-acclaimed BBC Radio 4 show Mark Steel's in Town (now in its 13th series), as well as his hit podcast What The F★★★ Is Going On.?. He has presented the BAFTA-nominated Mark Steel Lectures for BBC Two, and is a regular on BBC One's Have I Got News for You and BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz. He has also written several acclaimed books, including an adaptation of his critically acclaimed stand-up show Who Do I Think I Am? for Audible.
Jason Manford - A Manford All Seasons

Jason Manford - A Manford All Seasons

13 Jan 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Born in 1981, it took only 17 years for comedian, writer, actor, television and radio presenter Jason Manford to make his mark on the live circuit. Working as a glass collector at the Buzz Comedy Club in Manchester's suburban area of Chorlton, Manford stepped in when a scheduled performer failed to turn up. Just six live gigs later he claimed The City Life North West Comedian Of The Year award, launching a career that would cement him as a household name across the United Kingdom. Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.
Phantoms Of The Popera

Phantoms Of The Popera

1 May 2026 - 6 Sept 2026

This vocally dynamic evening showcases smash-hit songs from the West End and Broadway, brought to you by four of the world’s finest voices. Join the guys on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems. Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, South Pacific, Jersey, and more.
Lightning Seeds

Lightning Seeds

19 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Hard to believe it’s been more than a decade since Lightning Seeds released a new album but at last we can celebrate with the release of ‘See You In The Stars’, their first on new label BMG. This is an 14+ event.
Nathan Carter

Nathan Carter

21 Feb 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

One of the UK’s most exciting live performers, Nathan Carter's energetic showmanship is proving irresistible for fans, even scoring him a prestigious slot performing for Pope Francis in Croke Park in Dublin, as well as shows in Ireland at the 3Arena Dublin and SSE Arena Belfast. With tracks such as ‘Wagon Wheel’ and ‘I Wanna Dance’ receiving hit status, he is one of Ireland’s biggest artists, and with an incredible 7 top 10 albums under his belt, he is well on his way to becoming a household name.
Jason Fox

Jason Fox

10 Mar 2026 - 9 Apr 2026

Some people are built to Embrace the Chaos. Jason Fox is one of them, having survived some of the most hostile outposts on Earth as an elite operator, documentary maker and expedition leader. Jason will share a series of never-told-before stories, his close brushes with enemy gunmen, terrorist bomb makers and cartel leaders, while revealing his strategies for surviving — and thriving — in environments as life-threatening as the Arctic Circle and Afghan badlands. Though, as you’ll learn, nothing is as terrifying as the rogue celebrity on SAS: Who Dares Wins… Challenge your limits, change your habits and transform your life.
Celebrating Barry - The No.1 Barry Manilow Tribute Concert Experience
BMUK present the UK’s First and Only multi award winning Barry Manilow live band concert experience. Celebrating the legendary singer-songwriter as portrayed during his amazing ‘LIVE IN CONCERT’ shows in LAS VEGAS. Feel the emotion, feel the showmanship, feel the wonder, there’s no feeling greater than experiencing Manilow at his lifetime residency at Las Vegas. If you can’t make it to Las Vegas, then this is your opportunity to experience the energy and excitement of this beloved entertainer in an unforgettable way. Multi-award-winning tribute artiste Wayne Denton brings a fabulous voice, stage presence and charisma to the performance. Fans will also recognise the multiple legendary replica jackets which have become a staple of a Manilow show in recent years. Backed by the phenomenal City Rhythm live band and backing singers, this show is a true spectacle, brimming with musical flair and visual brilliance. Join us for this non-stop extravaganza of classic hits including, ‘Copacabana (at the Copa), ‘Could it Be Magic’, ‘Mandy’, ‘I Write the Songs’, ‘Bermuda Triangle’ and many, many more favourites! This will be an evening of music and passion not to be missed!
Andy Zaltzman

Andy Zaltzman

31 Jan 2026 - 5 May 2026

With the 3rd millennium almost 2.5% complete, Andy Zaltzman, one of the UK's leading satirical comedians, assesses the state of Planet Earth and its most famous and controversial species–the human race. In the biggest stand-up tour of his career, Andy will attempt to concoct vaguely plausible answers to perennial questions such as What?, Who?, Where?, and above all Why? As chair of The News Quiz since 2020, Andy has brought his inventive brand of satirical comedy to BBC Radio 4's long-running flagship topical comedy show, earning the show multiple awards, critical acclaim and a growing listenership. Andy has hosted The Bugle, one of the world's longest-running and best-loved comedy podcasts, since 2007 (alongside John Oliver until 2015, and with numerous co-hosts from numerous continents since 2016). Renowned for its unique cocktail of up-to-the-minute global satire and premium-grade hogwash, and listened to by hundreds of thousands around the world. Andy is unquestionably amongst the very best of the one-person list of Satirical Stand-Up Comedians Who Are Also Professional Cricket Statisticians. Since 2016, he has been a key member of the Test Match Special team, adding his distinctive blend of knowledge, expertise, humour and numerical inquisitiveness to the BBC's legendary cricket broadcast.
Nigel Havers

Nigel Havers

1 Mar 2026 - 26 Oct 2026

Join me, a stage, and a lifetime of gloriously ridiculous stories to share with you. You’ll get the full Havers experience: charm, wit, and absolutely no running in slow motion. I’ll be taking you on a thoroughly entertaining trot through five decades in showbiz. From my early days as a fresh-faced drama school hopeful, to the highs and lows of a career that’s seen me in everything from Chariots of Fire and Empire of the Sun to Don’t Wait Up and some rather marvellous West End plays – and more than my fair share of Palladium Pantos. Of course, there’ll be behind-the-scenes gossip, tales of triumph (and disaster), moments of sheer madness, and a fair bit of talking bllcks. And just when you think you’ve got me figured out, I might surprise you. Let’s just say there’s a taste of my very first acting role and a little showcase of one of my off-stage talents – I’ll leave you guessing. So, come along for a night of laughter, nostalgia, and, dare I say, charm. It’s going to be a lot of fun – I promise.

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