Welcome To Bradford Theatres’ Spring 2024 Season Of Live Entertainment!

Bradford Theatres are delighted to announce the Spring 2024 season which is packed with musicals, drama and top names in comedy and entertainment.

Adam Renton, General Manager Bradford Theatres says: “We’re looking forward to our spring 2024 season, which is packed with events and entertainment. There’s something for everyone on offer at the Alhambra Theatre, St George’s Hall, The Studio and King’s Hall in Ilkley. We bring you the very best in dance, drama, musicals and family shows, plus stand-up comedy, and a vast array of live music. It’s very exciting to be able to welcome back the award-winning musical, Wicked, which is at the Alhambra Theatre for five weeks during April and May. But before that, there’s still time to book for our pantomime, Cinderella. This festive fairy-tale favourite boasts stunning sets and costumes from The London Palladium production – an unmissable treat.”

December

Cinderella - Saturday 9 December 2023 - Sunday 21 January 2024, Alhambra Theatre. Signed: Thu 14 Dec 2pm & Sun 14 Jan 2024 5pm, Audio Described: Thu 4 Jan 2pm & 7.15pm, Captioned: Sun 7 Jan 5pm, Relaxed: Tue 9 Jan 6pm.

You shall go to the ball this Christmas with Bradford panto legend, Billy Pearce, as the loveable Buttons, in the spectacular family pantomime, Cinderella. Joining Billy is Emmerdale star Samantha Giles as The Wicked Stepmother and celebrity baker and Strictly Come Dancing finalist John Whaite as Dandini. Packed with all the traditional pantomime ingredients Bradford audiences expect, Cinderella features laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses.

January

The Hallé Viennese New Year Concert – Sunday 7 January 3pm, St George’s Hall.

Guz Khan Live! – Thursday 11 January 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 16+.

Mark Watson: Search – Thursday 11 January 7.30pm, The Studio. Age guidance 14+.

Stranger Sings! – Friday 12 & Saturday 13 January 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Dirty Dusting – Thursday 18 January 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 16+.

90s Live! – Friday 19 January 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Arcangelo Ensemble – Saturday 20 January 3pm, St George’s Hall.

Buttershaw St Paul’s AODS presents Guys and Dolls – Thursday 25 – Saturday 27 January. Eves 7.15pm, Sat mat 2.15pm, St George’s Hall. Signed: Thu 25 Jan 7.15pm.

Madama Butterfly, Carmen & La Traviata – Friday 26 – Sunday 28 January. Alhambra Theatre.

Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent Production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, Bizet’s Carmen and Verdi's La Traviata featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly praised chorus and full orchestra. Madama Butterfly and La Traviata will be sung in Italian with English surtitles, Carmen will be sung in French with English surtitles.

Calendar Girls – Tuesday 30 January – Saturday 3 February. Alhambra Theatre. Signed: Thu 1 Feb 7.30pm, Captioned: Fri 2 Feb 7.30pm, Audio Described: Sat 3 Feb 2.30pm. Age guidance 14+.

Inspired by the true story of the Calendar Girls. Following the death of a much-loved husband, a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women’s Institute are prompted to do an extraordinary thing and set about creating a nude calendar to raise money for charity. But upturning preconceptions is a dangerous business and none of the women are prepared for the emotional and personal ramifications they will face as the fabulous and funny calendar brings each woman unexpectedly into flower.

February

Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock – Thursday 1 February 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Ania Magliano: I Can’t Believe You’ve Done This – Thursday 1 February 7.30pm, The Studio. Age guidance 14+.

The World According to Kaleb: Kaleb Goes on Tour – Friday 2 February 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Tom Stade: Natural Born Killer – Saturday 3 February 8pm, The Studio. Age guidance 16+.

One Night of Elvis – Saturday 3 February 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Janey Godley: Not Dead Yet – Monday 5 February 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 14+.

Diversity: Supernova – Tuesday 6 & Wednesday 7 February 7.45pm, St George’s Hall.

Alice in Wonderland Drag Panto – Thursday 8 February 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 13+.

What’s Love Got To Do With It? – Friday 9 February 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Circus Spectacular! – Saturday 10 February 3pm, St George’s Hall.

Madagascar The Musical – Wednesday 14 – Sunday 18 February. Alhambra Theatre. Captioned: Fri 16 Feb 7pm, Audio Described: Sat 17 Feb 2.30pm, Signed: Sun 18 Feb 1pm.

Starring CBBC and Strictly Come Dancing star Karim Zeroual as King Julien get ready to join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime.

Adam Rowe: What’s Wrong With Me? – Thursday 15 February 8pm, King’s Hall Ilkley. Age guidance 14+.

The Best of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons with Gareth Gates – Thursday 15 February 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Fireman Sam: The Greatest Camping Adventure – Friday 16 February 3.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Nabil Abdulrashid: The Purple Pill – Saturday 17 February 8pm, The Studio. Age guidance 16+.

The Woman in Black – Tuesday 20 – Saturday 24 February. Alhambra Theatre. Signed: Thu 22 Feb 7.30pm, Captioned: Fri 23 Feb 7.30pm, Audio Described: Sat 24 Feb 2.30pm. Age guidance 12+.

The legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story The Woman in Black returns to the Alhambra Theatre direct from London’s West End, after an incredible 33 year run at the Fortune Theatre. The Woman in Black brilliantly delivers atmosphere, illusion, and horror! Experience the thrill and excitement of this critically acclaimed international theatre event that has been seen by over 7 million people worldwide and 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.

Jimeoin: The Craic! – Wednesday 21 February 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley. Age guidance 16+.

Tom Houghton: It’s Not Ideal – Wednesday 21 February 7.30pm, The Studio. Age guidance 14+.

Aurie Styla: The Aurator Tour – Friday 23 February 8pm, The Studio. Age restriction 16+.

Professor Brian Cox: Horizons - A 21st Century Space Odyssey – Saturday 24 February 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Queen Extravaganza – Tuesday 27 February 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Queenz: The Show with Balls! – Wednesday 28 February 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 14+.

Dire Streets – Thursday 29 February 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley.

March

Bluey’s Big Play – Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 6 March. Alhambra Theatre. Tue 5pm, Wed 10am, 1pm & 4.30pm.

When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. continues… Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life in this UK premiere.

Adam Kay: Undoctored – Friday 1 March 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 16+.

Daniel O’Reilly: Out of Character – Saturday 2 March 8pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 16+.

Stephen Bailey: Crass – Friday 8 March 8pm, The Studio. Age guidance 16+.

80s Live! – Friday 8 March 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

São Paulo Dance Company – Friday 8 & Saturday 9 March. Alhambra Theatre.

Post show Q&A Fri 8 Mar, free to ticket holders. Brazil’s finest dance company make their highly anticipated UK and Irish debut in spring 2024. Fusing the elegance of classical ballet with the sensuality of Latin American dance, this ‘sleek, sexy and highly technical’ (The New Yorker) company of virtuoso dancers present a rich programme of work from three choreographers rooted in Latin American or Spanish culture.

Sleuth – Wednesday 13 – Saturday 16 March. Alhambra Theatre. Captioned: Fri 15 Mar 7.30pm, Audio Described: Sat 16 Mar 2.30pm. Age guidance 12+.

Todd Boyce (Coronation Street’s notorious baddie, Stephen Reid) and Neil McDermott (EastEnders, The Royal) star in Anthony Shaffer’s masterpiece, directed by award-winning Rachel Kavanaugh (The RSC/Chichester Festival Theatre). A young man (McDermott) arrives at the impressive home of a famous mystery writer (Boyce), only to be unwittingly drawn into a tangled web of intrigue and gamesmanship, where nothing is quite as it seems...

The Syd Lawrence Orchestra: The Magic of Miller – Thursday 14 March 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley.

The Story of Guitar Heroes – Thursday 14 March 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Giovanni: Let Me Entertain You – Friday 15 March 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra and Bradford Festival Chorus Society – Saturday 16 March 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

The Wizard of Oz – Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 March. Alhambra Theatre. Signed: Thu 21 Mar 7.30pm, Captioned: Fri 22 Mar 7.30pm, Audio Described: Sat 23 Mar 2.30pm.

Direct from the London Palladium, the sensational new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals comes to Bradford. Starring RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner and Dancing On Ice star The Vivienne as The Wicked Witch Of The West and Gary Wilmot as The Wizard, this spectacular production will be truly magical for all the family. continues… Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See The Wizard with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Join Dorothy, Toto, and friends on an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road to the merry old land of Oz.

An Evening with Rick Stein – Friday 22 March 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Leigh Francis: My First Time Tour – Saturday 23 March 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 16+.

An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical – Monday 25 – Saturday 30 March. Alhambra Theatre. Signed: Thu 28 Mar 7.30pm, Captioned: Fri 29 Mar 7.30pm, Audio Described: Sat 30 Mar 2.30pm.

Prepare to be swept off your feet with An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical, based on the award-winning 80s movie. This timeless story of love, courage, and redemption will make your heart soar and leave you breathless, longing for more. Be part of the emotional journey of Zack Mayo, a fearless young officer candidate, and the captivating Paula Pokrifki, whose fiery spirit matches his own. Their encounters ignite a spark that transcends boundaries, awakening a passionate love that defies all odds. Set to a smash-hit soundtrack featuring the songs of Madonna, Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper, Blondie, and many more, the power of music will carry you through the highs and lows of their extraordinary love story, including the award-winning (Love Lift Us) Up Where We Belong.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea – Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 March, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 3+. Wed 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Thu 11am & 2pm.

Sweet Caroline: Neil Diamond The Ultimate Tribute – Thursday 28 March 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley.

Exciting Science – Saturday 30 March 2.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 4+.

The Comedy Store – Saturday 30 March 8pm, King’s Hall Ilkley. Age guidance 18+.

April

Friends of King’s Hall Ilkley present Alan Titchmarsh: Earth Man – Tuesday 2 April 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley.

Unfortunate: The untold story of Ursula the Sea Witch, The Musical Parody – Thursday 4 – Saturday 6 April. Alhambra Theatre. Signed and Audio Described: Sat 6 Apr 2.30pm. Age guidance 16+ (contains strong language, partial nudity, scenes of a sexual nature and flashing lights).

Disney villain. Octo-woman. Plus-size icon. Fresh from complete sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and around the UK comes this critically acclaimed smash-hit parody musical. Join everyone’s favourite Disney Diva, Ursula, as she gives her take on what really happened all those years ago under the sea. With an original hot pop soundtrack and trademark filthy humour, it’s time to take the plunge and dive into this year’s hottest night out. Cruella told her side, and Maleficent’s had her moment. Now the legendary queer queen is ready to spill, in this tell-all tale of sex, sorcery and suckers.

Edward Scissorhands – Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 April. Alhambra Theatre. Audio Described: Sat 13 Apr 2.30pm. Post show Q&A: Tue 9 Apr, free to ticket holders. Age guidance 8+.

Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences world-wide since its premiere in 2005. Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world. In a castle high on a hill lives Edward; a boy created by an eccentric inventor. When his creator dies, he is left alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands until a kindly townswoman invites him to live with her suburban family. Can Edward find his place in the well-meaning community which struggles to see past his curious appearance to the innocence and gentleness within?

Graziano Di Prima: Believe – Tuesday 9 April 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

The Searchers: Thank You Tour – Wednesday 10 April 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Tommy Blaize: The Voice of Strictly – Wednesday 10 April 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley.

You Win Again – Bee Gees Concert – Thursday 11 April 7.45pm, King’s Hall Ilkley.

Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of The Dubliners – Friday 12 April 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Sophie McCartney: Tired and Tested – Saturday 13 April 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 16+.

Wicked – Tuesday 16 April – Sunday 19 May. Alhambra Theatre. Signed: Thu 25 Apr 7.30pm, Captioned: Thu 2 May 7.30pm, Audio Described: Sun 12 May 2.30pm. Recommended age 7+ (under 3s not admitted).

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked imagines a beguiling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L Frank Baum’s beloved characters from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and reveals the decisions and events that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Taylormania: Taylor Swift Eras Tribute Concert – Wednesday 17 April 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Stewart Lee: Basic Lee – Thursday 18 April 7.30pm, St George’s Hall. Age guidance 14+.

Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster! – Thursday 18 April 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley. Age guidance 14+.

Sir Tim Rice: My Life in Musicals - I Know Him So Well – Saturday 20 April 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal – Monday 22 April 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac – Monday 22 April 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Cavern Beatles – Thursday 25 April 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley.

Navi: King of Pop – Friday 26 April 7.30pm, St George’s Hall.

Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke – Friday 26 April 8pm, King’s Hall Ilkley. The Hallé – Saturday 27 April 3pm, St George’s Hall.

Alfie Moore: A Face for Radio – Saturday 27 April 7.30pm, King’s Hall Ilkley. Age guidance 14+.

An Evening with Mike Tindall MBE – Tuesday 30 April 7.45pm, King’s Hall Ilkley.

Coming soon

Disney’s Aladdin – Wednesday 14 August – Sunday 1 September. Alhambra Theatre. Signed: Thu 22 Aug 7.30pm, Captioned: Wed 28 Aug 7.30pm, Audio Described: Fri 30 Aug 7.30pm. Recommended age: 6+ (under 3s not admitted).

One lamp, three wishes and infinite possibilities…Disney’s spectacular Broadway and West End musical Aladdin comes to the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford! Escape to a whole new world and experience this extraordinary theatrical event already seen by over 14 million people worldwide. Featuring the iconic music by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice – this exuberant production is filled with unforgettable magic, comedy, and breathtaking spectacle!

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To book for all of these shows please contact the Box Office on 01274 432000 or visit www.bradford-theatres.co.uk (Booking fees apply)