Tuesday 18 October 2022

Theatre Royal, Wakefield

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Theatre Royal Wakefield

Turn again Dick Whittington!

Wakefield's very own pantomime returns for 2022. You can expect dazzling sets, spectacular costumes and the good old belly laughs that you have come to know and love.

Join our intrepid hero Dick and his loveable furry sidekick Tommy as they set off on the adventure of a lifetime, travelling from rat-infested London Town to the mysterious island of Ponty Carlo. Will Dick find the fame and fortune he so desires? Will the dastardly rats get their just deserts? And will we be dusting off the water pistols for another year? There’s only one way to find out!

Book now for the hottest ticket in town!

Theatre Royal Wakefield presents

Dick Whittington

Thursday 24 November - Saturday 31 December

Times vary

Tickets

From £15

Box Office 01924 211 311

Online theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk

Reminder of our October Technical Tour and Demonstration.

Let our production department show you how they make the magic happen with an on-stage demonstration of all things technical.

Find out how the lighting, sound and other special effects work and see some of the parts of the building that are not accessible to the public.

After several sell-out tours, Sir Michael Parkinson is heading back out on the road to celebrate the publication of his latest book, My Sporting Life–a love letter to sport, full of insight, heart and humour.

In conversation with his son Mike, Sir Michael will reflect on his remarkable journey from a pit village in Yorkshire, via a thwarted ambition to play cricket for Yorkshire, earning a living watching and writing about sport, to finally finding himself at the top of those famous stairs as host of a show that for many defined their Saturday night.

Direct from a weeklong run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a sold out Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.

Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

As the search for a new James Bond begins, we showcase the epic hits of the past from Shirley Bassey, Louis Armstrong, Paul McCartney and Tom Jones to the more recent hits from Sam Smith, Adele and Billie Eilish.

Each song is expertly performed by our cast of four fantastic vocalists including musical theatre and Any Dream Will Do star Keith Jack!

Linked together using visual and special effects, a stunt team, dancers and homage paid to the original Bond Sir Sean Connery, audiences will be taken on an unforgettable musical journey through the memories, drama and the epicness that is Bond.

This show has been rescheduled to Thursday 10 November 2022.

This breath-taking show rarely pauses for breath and is, quite simply, the most compelling concert of its kind. The hits just keep on coming - That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy! – and much, much more.

Make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: 'I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!'

Venture behind-the-scenes and learn more about the rich history of our magnificent Grade II* listed building on a tour of the Theatre, as part of Artwalk Wakefield.

Day of Dance Challenge Completed!

Breaking! Our talented participants danced the day away on Saturday 8 October in a sponsored Dance-A-Thon challenge and raised an amazing £3,000 for the Theatre! Our wonderful staff, tutors and supporters joined the Performance Academy participants alongside their regular dance lessons to make sure someone was dancing all day long.

Well done to our brilliant participants for embracing the challenge with loads of energy and huge smiles! Thank you to everyone who came together to raise money for the Theatre and spread the joy of performing.

All of the money raised will go towards supporting our busy participation programme, including our performing arts training for young people.

Here's what went down on the day...

Don't forget about our Festive Afternoon Tea Fundraiser!

It may not be until Thursday 8 December but these tasty tickets are selling like hot cakes!

Join us for a festive celebration at Theatre Royal Wakefield and help support our work with the community, on and off stage. Tickets include afternoon tea, complete with mince pies, mulled wine and seasonal entertainment. Get into the festive spirit and enjoy a memorable afternoon with fellow theatre-lovers!

By attending this fundraising event, you will support the Theatre to continue transforming lives across the Wakefield District through the power of live performance.