Eight Theatre Shows and Gigs to Book In and Around Yorkshire This January
Here are your go-to-gigs and must-not-miss shows in Yorkshire and Darlington to get you going this month...
ILLUSION:IMPOSSIBLE
20TH JANUARY
Matcham Auditorium,
Theatre Royal, Wakefield
01924 211311
theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk
Prepare to be amazed. Direct from London’s West End, Illusion:Impossible is touring around the UK and this is your chance to see the show in Yorkshire. Featuring incredible tricks (some of which have never seen before), this show is packed with breath-taking magic and illusions from impossible predictions to double levitations and an explosive finale! Maybe you’ll learn a trick or two.
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
25TH–28TH JANUARY
St George’s Hall, Bradford
01274 432000
bradford-theatres.co.uk
Buttershaw St Paul’s Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society, one of West Yorkshire’s leading theatre groups, are returning to the stage with their latest musical comedy production, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. It’s based on the film of the same name featuring Steve Martin and Michael Caine – two con men try to settle their rivalry by betting on who can swindle a young American heiress out of $50,000 first.
BOUNCERS
25TH–28TH JANUARY
Cast, Doncaster
01302 303959
castindoncaster.com
Originally premiering at the Edinburgh Festival in 1977, Bouncers is still one of the most performed plays in the UK today. It’s a classic comedy and a Northern favourite. Les, Ralph, Judd and Lucky Eric will relive a night in a Yorkshire disco in the 80s. Described as ‘a hideously funny Saturday Night Fever,’ everyone will be there: the DJ, the girls, boys and the fish and chip van.
THE 1975
23RD JANUARY
First Direct Arena, Leeds
firstdirectarena.com
The 1975 join the many stars who’ve made a comeback this year with new music. They’re coming to Leeds to play both old and new tracks for their fans. Listen to their new album Being Funny in a Foreign Language now.
GIOVANNI PERNICE: MADE IN ITALY
26TH JANUARY
The Victoria Theatre, Halifax
01422 351158
victoriatheatre.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing 2021 champion Giovanni Pernice is inviting you to join him on a journey to his Italian homeland in this new show. Joined by a team of outstanding dancers and singers from the ballroom and theatre worlds, stunning costumes and fabulous music, this show promises a fantastic night out.
STRICTLY COME DANCING
26TH–27TH JANUARY
First Direct Arena, Leeds
firstdirectarena.com
The first three celebrities who will be joining 2023’s hotly-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live UK arena tour have been announced: actor Will Mellor, Paralympic swimming champion and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds and DJ Tyler West. They’ll be joined by Strictly judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke (who is appearing on the arena tour for the first time), and Janette Manrara will be your host. If you love the show, you won’t want to miss out on seeing the stars live.
CIRCA WAVES
28TH JANUARY
O2 Academy, Sheffield
academymusicgroup.com
One of Britain’s most influential and adored guitar bands, Circa Waves are back on tour with Never Going Under, in support of their highly-anticipated fifth album of the same name (releasing in January). Don’t miss this chance to see them in an intimate venue as we’re sure they’ll head to arenas in
the future.
THE NUTCRACKER
29TH JANUARY
Darlington Hippodrome
01325 405405 darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
Founded in 1947 and currently celebrating their 75th anniversary, Varna International Ballet are coming to the UK for the very first time. This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve and the story is also celebrating an anniversary this year – it’s The Nutcracker’s 130th year on stage. Read more about the magic of this story (and why audiences love it so much) at livingnorth.com.
