Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield

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Treat yourself to a trip to the theatre! | We hope you had a wonderful Christmas! If you're stuffed up on turkey, sat on the sofa flicking through the telly and that Christmas money Santa brought you is burning a hole in your pocket, we reckon today is the perfect time to treat yourself, and what better way than with a trip to the theatre! We've got a whole host of incredible entertainment coming up for you. We've handpicked a few highlights below and you can click here to view the full upcoming season. DRAMA Tue 1 - Thu 3 February 2022 Jesus, Jane, Mother & Me ★★★★★ "So beautifully written, staged and acted that it take's ones breath away" - The Sunday Telegraph on Philip Stokes' Heroin(e) For Breakfast If been blown away by breathtaking drama is your thing then you're not going to want to miss this incredible new show from critically acclaimed playwright Philip Stokes. Jesus, Jane, Mother & Me is a hilarious and moving play that tells the story of a complex relationship between a son and mother, and their shared obsession with a certain Wakefield born diva! Exploring idolisation and growing older, this powerful show will leave you laughing and crying in equal measures. CABARET & VARIETY Sat 22 January 2022 Divina de Campo Brighouse drag sensation and runner up of Rupaul's Drag Race UK Divina de Campo returns home to our Main House. Get ready as Divina takes you by the hand and leads you through the world of northern drag. Come for laughs and naughtiness! DANCE Tue 8 Feburary 2022 THE BAND Quirky and humorous with striking aesthetics and a rousing soundtrack, THE BAND from the award-winning Levantes Dance Theatre is a stunning combination of awe-inspiring dance, theatre and circus. COMEDY Wed 9 - Thu 10 February 2022 Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern Join the Olivier nominated duo Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens for their brilliant homage to the beloved Morecambe & Wise. This nostalgic show is crammed full of the legendary pair's famous sketches, songs and routines. Guaranteed to bring you sunshine! FAMILY Thu 24 February 2022 Milkshake! Live Channel 4's Milkshake! is brought to life in this spectacular new show. Join Milkshake! Monkey, some of his favourite Milkshake! friends and Milkshake! presenters for plenty of laughter, songs, dances and great fun! Lawrence Batley Theatre Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, HD1 2SP Box Office: 01484 430528 Company No. 01504033 | Charity No. 510693 | Kirklees Theatre Trust is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee What's coming up Spring 2022 Our spring season is now on sale! We've got lots of fabulous shows coming our way at the start of 2022. We've handpicked a few of the highlights that we think you'll love and you can see the full spring season here. We’d also like to introduce you to our brand new Membership Scheme. The scheme gives you the opportunity to get closer to the theatre with priority booking, exclusive invites to events and talks and special newsletters. Be part of it for as little as £30 a year. Find out all about it here. See you here soon! DRAMA Wed 19 January - Fri 21 January A Midsummer Nights Dream Directed by Kate Colgrave Pope. Set on a wild hen night in Manchester where anything and everything is possible... even a little magic. Think Manchester Canal Street's explosive imagination meets the instability of Love Island, meets the classiness of The Real housewives of Cheshire. Throw in all the smut and sequins one woman can take. "One of the very, very best tellings of this timeless tale" - North West End UK MUSIC Sat 5 February A Tribute to the Rat Pack 3 top vocalists and the 16 piece Northern Swing Orchestra perform in an event that will transport you back to the Rat Pack heyday. COMEDY Wed 9 - Thu 10 February Eric & Ern A brilliant homage to Morecambe and Wise crammed full of those famous comedy routines, sketches and songs. DANCE Mon 28 March Deluxe Bold, boisterous and beautiful: BalletBoyz are back. Don't miss your chance to see "Dance at its most riveting and fearless" - The Independent on Sunday FAMILY Sat 2 - Sun 3 April Zog and the Flying Doctors Julia Donaldson's book is brought to life on stage. This is the perfect introduction to live shows for little children. COMMUNITY THEATRE Mon 18 - Sun 24 April Shrek The Musical Huddersfield Light Opera Company presents the well known story of Shrek in musical version for the first time in Huddersfield. Lawrence Batley Theatre Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street, HD1 2SP Box Office: 01484 430528 Company No. 01504033 | Charity No. 510693 | Kirklees Theatre Trust is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee