A Spectacular Spring Season of Live Entertainment Awaits You at Bradford Theatres
Adam Renton, General Manager Bradford Theatres says:
“From opera and dance, drama and musicals to comedians, variety and family shows and much more in between, our venues are bursting with the best in touring shows and top quality productions.
I’m delighted to welcome an array of shows embarking on national tours for the first time and which are stopping off in Bradford: the Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical Operation Mincemeat; the National Theatre's Olivier Award-winning smash hit play Dear England; a brand-new stage play of Fawlty Towers adapted by comedy legend John Cleese; as well as The Royal Shakespeare Company with a new production of Hamlet.
The Alhambra Theatre’s dazzling panto adventure Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will transport you into the new year with a dash of magic and lots of audience participation – make sure you set a date to join us for this glittering treat! I look forward to extending a very warm welcome to you when you visit our venues.”
Still Booking:
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Fairest Panto in the Land – Saturday 6 December 2025 – Sunday 18 January 2026. Alhambra Theatre.
Signed: Thu 11 Dec 2pm & Sun 11 Jan 5pm, Audio Described: Fri 2 Jan 2.30pm & 7.15pm,
Captioned: Sun 4 Jan 5pm, Relaxed and Signed: Tue 6 Jan 1pm & 6pm.
Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest panto of them all. Bring a touch of fairytale sparkle to your festive season at the Alhambra Theatre with this year’s magical pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! Starring Yorkshire panto legend Billy Pearce as The Man in the Mirror, pop icon Sinitta as The Spirit of Pantomime, and star of stage and screen Myra DuBois as Queen Lucretia, this glittering treat will be packed full of all the traditional panto ingredients you know and love. They will be joined by returning panto star Sarah Pearson as Snow White, and musical theatre’s Callum Connolly as Prince William.
January
The Hallé Viennese New Year Concert – Sunday 4 January 3pm, St George’s Hall.
Too Much Too Young: The Music of 2Tone and Beyond – Sat 10 January 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 14+.
Fastlove: The George Michael Tribute – Friday 16 January 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.
Justin Hawkins Rides Again – Friday 16 January 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley. Age guidance 12+.
Tujhe Dekha: Come Fall In Love Again – Saturday 17 January 8pm, The Studio.
Dave Spikey: Life in a Northern Town – Thursday 22 January 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 16+.
The Big Pants Party – Friday 23 January 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 12+.
Tony Carroll: Think I’m Ars*d – Saturday 24 January 8pm, The Studio. Age guidance 16+.
FRIENDS The Musical Parody – Tuesday 27 – Saturday 31 January. Alhambra Theatre.
Signed: Thu 29 Jan 7pm, Audio Described: Sat 31 Jan 2.30pm. Age guidance 13+.
FRIENDS The Musical Parody, the hit New York and Las Vegas sensation, is a side-splitting musical comedy packed with iconic moments from all ten seasons of the beloved television series. Featuring an entirely original musical score, the show follows the escapades of the world’s most famous group of twenty-somethings. From the Producers of Hairspray and the Director of The Full Monty, this humorous take on the beloved TV show blends iconic moments with laugh out loud comedy. Warning: May cause spontaneous PIVOT-ing!
February
The Rocky Horror Show – Monday 2 – Saturday 7 February. Alhambra Theatre.
Signed: Thu 5 Feb 7.30pm, Captioned: Fri 6 Feb 5pm, Audio Described: Sat 7 Feb 5pm. Age guidance 12+.
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show comes to Bradford as part of a new world tour. Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank-n-Furter. The Rocky Horror Show is the biggest party and features timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet, and of course, the pelvic thrusting, showstopping Time Warp.
Beauty and the Beast: Drag Panto – Wednesday 4 February 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 13+.
Something About George: The George Harrison Story – Thursday 5 February 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley. Age guidance 12+.
Mr Blue Sky: The Out of This World Tribute to ELO – Friday 6 February 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 14+.
Circus Spectacular! – Saturday 7 February 3pm, St George’s Hall.
Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm – Saturday 7 February 7.30pm, The Studio. Age guidance 14+.
Carmen – Thursday 12 February 7.30pm. Alhambra Theatre. Sung in French with English surtitles.
Madama Butterfly – Friday 13 February 7.30pm. Alhambra Theatre. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Senbla presents Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour featuring Opera International Kyiv, Ukraine, with Highly-Praised Soloists and Full Orchestra.
An evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias. This dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including The Toreador’s Song, Carmen’s enticing Habanera, and Don José’s lyrical Flower Song in a setting evoking the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences.
Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet.
Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock: Eternal Love – The Musical – Friday 13 February 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 12+.
Jack Carroll: The Fall Guy – Friday 13 February 7.30pm, The Studio. Age guidance 14+.
Czech Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra – Sunday 15 February 3pm, St George’s Hall.
Live Forever – Tuesday 17 February 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 14+
Dear England – Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 February. Alhambra Theatre.
Captioned: Fri 20 Feb 7.30pm, Audio Described: Sat 21 Feb 2pm. Age guidance 10+.
The National Theatre's Olivier Award-winning smash hit comes to Bradford in a highly anticipated tour. It’s time to change the game. Football and non-football fans alike will be brought to their feet in this joyous, five-star "new stage epic" (Telegraph). From multi award-winning writer James Graham (Sherwood, BBC) and director Rupert Goold (Patriots, Cold War), Dear England tells the inspiring, at times heart-breaking, and ultimately uplifting story of Gareth Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England manager. David Sturzaker (Doctors, BBC) plays former England manager Gareth Southgate in this gripping examination of nation and game. He is joined by stage and screen actress Samantha Womack (Eastenders, BBC; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) as team psychologist Pippa Grange. A co-production with JAS Theatricals.
The Best of Tubular Bells I, II & III – Thursday 19 February 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 18+ (no under 8s admitted). Please note Mike Oldfield does not appear at this event.
Two Mr Ps in a Podcast Live: Let That Be A Lesson… – Friday 20 February 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 18+.
Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us – Saturday 21 February 7.30pm, The Studio. Age guidance 14+.
Tom Gates Epic Stage Show – Saturday 21 February 12noon & 3.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 5+.
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story – Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 February. Alhambra Theatre.
Captioned: Fri 27 Feb 7.30pm, Audio Described: Sat 28 Feb 2.30pm.
Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is feel great! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.
An Evening with Gordon Strachan & Gary McAllister – Wednesday 25 February 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley.
Angela Barnes: Angst – Thursday 26 February 8pm, The Studio. Age guidance 14+.
Gary DaviesDisco for Grown Ups 80s Party – Thursday 26 February 8pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 14+.
March
An Evening with John Lydon – Monday 2 March 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley.
RSC Hamlet – Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 March. Alhambra Theatre.
Captioned: Thu 5 Mar 7pm, Signed: Fri 6 Mar 7pm, Audio Described: Sat 7 Mar 2pm. Post show Q&A: Fri 6 March. Parental guidance: Includes simulated violence, loud noises and flashing lights
The Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Bradford with a ‘must-see’ (Guardian) new production of Hamlet. Fresh from its run in Stratford-upon-Avon, this ‘scintillating new staging’ (Financial Times) of Shakespeare’s famous revenge drama visits the Alhambra Theatre as part of a major national tour. The stellar creative team is led by multi-award-winning director Rupert Goold whose recent work includes Dear England (National Theatre) and King Charles III (Almeida Theatre).
Jimeoin: Pandemonium – Wednesday 4 March 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley. Age guidance 16+.
Ultimate Girl Band Show starring Michelle Heaton – Wednesday 4 March 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.
Punk Off: The Sounds of Punk and New Wave – Thursday 5 March 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.
Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death – Thursday 5 March 7.30pm, The Studio. Age guidance 14+.
Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of The Dubliners – Friday 6 March 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.
Originals Live! – Saturday 7 March 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 16+.
Derren Brown: Only Human – Tuesday 10 – Saturday 14 March. Alhambra Theatre. Age guidance 12+.
Prepare to be astonished! The multi-award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to Bradford, following his previous sold-out shows. The content of Only Human is still under wraps but we can guarantee you a mind-blowing experience that’ll take your breath away!
Henning Wehn: Acid Wehn – Friday 13 March 8pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 14+.
Justin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life – Saturday 14 March 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley. Age guidance 14+.
Wallace & Gromit film screening with live brass ensemble The KNDS Fairey Band – Saturday 14 March, St George’s Hall. The Wrong Trousers 2pm, A Grand Day Out 4pm. Age guidance 5+.
The Woman in Black – Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 March. Alhambra Theatre.
Captioned: Fri 20 Mar 7.30pm. Age guidance 12+.
One of the most successful and longest running theatre shows in the history of London’s West End, this gripping production is a brilliant study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. Now seen by over 8 million people worldwide, The Woman in Black continues to delight and terrify audiences of all generations. Obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, Arthur Kipps engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul.
Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities – Wednesday 18 March 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.
London Symphonic Rock Orchestra – Friday 20 March 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 12+.
Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra & Bradford Festival Choral Society – Saturday 21 March 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.
The Comedy Store – Saturday 21 March 8pm, King’s Hall Ilkley. Age guidance 14+.
Fawlty Towers The Play – Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 March. Alhambra Theatre.
Signed: Thu 26 Mar 7.30pm, Captioned: Fri 27 Mar 7.30pm, Audio Described: Sat 28 Mar 2.30pm.
50 years since it first graced our TV screens, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. Fresh from a sold-out West End season, this laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West End run. Join Basil (Danny Bayne), the delightfully bumbling Major (Paul Nicholas), Polly (Joanne Clifton) and an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes.
The Ultimate Boyband Party – Thursday 26 March 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.
Lost In Music: One Night at the Disco – Friday 27 March 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.
Northern Ballet presents Little Red Riding Hood – Monday 30 March 2pm & 4pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 3+. Show at 4pm is a relaxed performance.
Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live! – Tuesday 31 March 12noon & 3.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 3+.
Barnum – Tuesday 31 March – Saturday 4 April. Alhambra Theatre.
Signed: Thu 2 Apr 7.30pm, Captioned: Fri 3 Apr 7.30pm, Audio Described: Sat 4 Apr 2.30pm
Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights. West End favourite and TV star Lee Mead will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum.
April
Northern Live: Do I Love You – Saturday 4 April 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.
Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2 - There’s No Bloke without Fire – Saturday 4 April 8pm, King’s Hall Ilkley. Age guidance 16+.
Operation Mincemeat – Monday 6 – Saturday 11 April. Alhambra Theatre.
Signed: Thu 9 Apr 7.30pm, Captioned: Fri 10 Apr 7.30pm, Audio Described: Sat 11 Apr 2.30pm. Recommended age 5+.
Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It’s London's biggest hit with 88 Five-Star reviews making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony Award®-winning musical on Broadway! The year is 1943 and right now we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II.
Omid Djalili: Namaste – Monday 6 April 8pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 16+.
Across The Universe: The Beatles ’66-’70 – Tuesday 7 April 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.
Mythos Ragnarök – Wednesday 8 April 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 12+.
John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills – Thursday 9 April 7.30pm, The Studio. Age guidance 16+.
Imagine Lennon – Thursday 9 April 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley.
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show – Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 April, St George’s Hall. Sat 1pm & 4pm, Sun 10am & 1pm.
Waitress – Monday 13 – Saturday 18 April. Alhambra Theatre.
Signed: Thu 16 Apr 7.30pm, Captioned: Fri 17 Apr 7.30pm, Audio Described: Sat 18 Apr 2.30pm.
Age guidance 13+. Please note: Waitress deals with some adult content and themes so discretion is advised for parents bringing children under age 13.
‘Treat yourself to a slice of five-star musical pie’ (The Times) as Carrie Hope Fletcher (Calamity Jane, Heathers, The Addams Family) stars as Jenna for 1 week only! Brought to life by a ground-breaking, female-led creative team, this ‘warm, witty, wise and hilarious’ (Express) hit features ‘one of the best scores in years’ (The Stage) by the Grammy award-winning Sara Bareilles (Love Song, Brave) a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony® Award-winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland).
Murder She Didn’t Write: The Improvised Murder Mystery – Monday 13 April 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 12+.
Australia’s Thunder from Down Under – Wednesday 15 April 8pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 18+.
An Evening with Aggers and Tuffers – Friday 17 April 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 12+.
Say Shava Shava: A Live Tribute to Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham – Saturday 18 April 8pm, The Studio.
Discos For Grown Ups – Saturday 18 April 8pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 18+.
Matthew Bourne’s production of The Red Shoes – Tuesday 21 – Saturday 25 April. Alhambra Theatre.
Audio Described: Sat 25 Apr 2.30pm. Age guidance 7+.
Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning dance production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).
Huey Morgan: The Fun Lovin’ Criminal – Tuesday 21 April 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley.
Let Me Entertain You: A Tribute To Robbie Williams – Thursday 23 April 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 12+
Jethro Tull: The Curiosity Tour – Saturday 25 April 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.
Blood Brothers – Tuesday 28 April – Saturday 2 May. Alhambra Theatre.
Signed: Thu 30 Apr 7.30pm, Captioned: Fri 1 May 7.30pm, Audio Described: Sat 2 May 2.30pm.
Age guidance 12+.
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award-winning Blood Brothers. The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.
Craig Revel Horwood: Revelations – Songs Boys Don’t Sing – Tuesday 28 April 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley. Age guidance 12+.
Damien Lewis: Who Dares Wins – The Secret History of the SAS – Wednesday 29 April 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley. Age guidance 14+.
Rave On: The Ultimate 50s & 60s Experience – Thursday 30 April 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley.