Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre – What's On

Pair Dance is an award winning British based dance company performing work by Harriet Macauley. Duality presents a fast paced world of technological illusion through the use of digital media, bringing two states - dance and technology - together to interact and exist simultaneously.

...A celebration of English choral music from the 1^st and 2^nd Elizabethan Ages;

‘Cantabile’ present a programme of ravishing 20^th Century choral works interwoven with 16^thCentury madrigals including excerpts from ‘The Triumphs of Oriana’.

Lakin McCarthy Entertainments presents

Mrs Barbara Nice – Housewife Superstar in

‘Hiya and Higher’

“A hybrid between Victoria Wood and Mrs.Merton” The Times
“Catch her before she goes stratospheric” The Scotsman

Mrs. Barbara Nice – Stockport mother of five - is worried that we are living In a world of ever diminishing friendliness where we keep our selves to ourselves, heads down afraid to catch anyone`s eye. She wants us all to stand proud, be open and look the world right in the eye – or we won`t feel the benefit! 

Expect a friendly, inclusive atmosphere with home truths, great timing and unique comic insights into the human condition.

***** Chortle  “Thank you Mrs.Nice!“
**** Edinburgh Evening News
***** The Independent

Barbara Nice is the comic creation of Janice Connolly – ‘Holy Mary’ from Channel 4’s acclaimed ‘Phoenix Nights’ TV series.

With unemployment on the rise, 2.67 And Rising is a play that takes a small gimps into the life’s of some of the people affected by unemployment, as they wait in a job center waiting room. Capturing all the raw emotions and feelings that are connected to this subject with lots of elements of raw drama and lashings of comedy.

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Leeds and Wakefield Theatretrain celebrate the Lullaby of Broadway and the great heritage of musical theatre. From the music of Tin Pan Alley to state-of-the-art contemporary Broadway, you'll treasure the magic of an entire show of entertainment, laughter, and beautiful music from the great Broadway musicals such as 42^nd Street, Billy Elliott, A Chorus Line and many more!

Claire Stevens Academy of Dance Limited is proud to present their first production at this prestigious venue, showcasing talent of all ages in an awe-inspiring performance. A mesmerizing world of tradition and new, all mixed together to create a dance school show like you’ve never seen before. An innovative, motivational world of discovery and dance in a stunning performance of talent and imagination.

Claire Stevens Dance 0800 567 7218

Flex Dance Inc students will come together to perform a Summer Spectacular. Showcasing their latest work students will take you on a tour to the west end with a medley of musicals and then on to the streets to showcase their latest street dance routines! We hope you enjoy the show!

Bang Tidy Burlesque presents

A GREAT BIG BURLESQUE BONANZA

with special guest

ANNA FUR LAXIS
Queen of British Burlesque and First Runner Up Miss Exotic World 2011
"Really great. Very unique" - Dita Von Tease

also starring

MIA MERODE - Nouveaux Showgirl
LILLY LAUDANUM - Making the Historical Hysterical
SIMON SOUTH - Loveable Freak
RUBY MACINTOSH - Yorkshire's Sweetheart
LIBERTY BELLE - The Honey from Hebden Bridge

and hosted by HEIDI BANG TIDY
This show will take burlesque virgins on a thrilling ride of discovery, handling them with a firm but gentle hand. Meanwhile, experienced Burly lovers will NOT be disappointed, with some of the biggest names in the business making guest appearances. We are delighted to have ANNA FUR LAXIS headlining for us - Anna was recently listed in the Top 5 Burlesque Performers in the world, was first runner up at Miss Exotic World in 2011 and can count Dita Von Tease amongst her many fans. She's also from Yorkshire!!

Join us for an evening of tasteful tease, fabulous feathers and guffaws galore featuring some of the UK's finest performers. Bang Tidy Burlesque truly is a "variety" burlesque show with fabulous showgirls, hilarious physical performers and breath-taking speciality acts on the bill.
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Northern Ballet is delighted to announce Ugly Ducking, our first ballet especially for children.

A poor duckling is lonely and fed-up, shunned by those around him who see him as too ugly to fit in. Follow the duckling on his journey as he overcomes his troubles and turns into a beautiful swan, beginning a happy new life.

Retelling the famous Hans Christian Anderson fairytale, Northern Ballet's Ugly Duckling is the perfect opportunity to introduce your little ones to the magic of live ballet, music and theatre.

Performed within the relaxed environment of the 230 seat Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Ugly Duckling will last approximately 45 minutes.

Damien O’Kane is earning a growing reputation for being a creative and exciting musician and singer. His banjo playing in particular has led him to being regarded as one of the finest Irish players on the scene today and he is winning accolades as a singer, focusing on songs from his native Northern Ireland.

He his probably best known for his work with Shona Kipling and Flook but has recently been a full-time member of Kate Rusby’s band.  

Summer Hill is Damien’s debut solo album and was released in May 2010 on the Pure Records label.  Produced by Joe Rusby and Damien, it features acclaimed musicians Michael McGoldrick, Aaron Jones and John Joe Kelly. The title track also features vocals from Kate Rusby.

Damien is currently touring with his trio combining the talents of virtuoso bodhran whiz John Joe Kelly (ex Flook) and superb guitar player Ed boyd.

“An outstanding banjo player and superb vocals” - MMMI - Sunday Express
“… what hits you immediately is the richness of O’Kane’s voice…” –  BBC Music
“ ….. the best and most surprising vocal CD of 2010 and one that will have a very long life” – Sean Laffey  - Irish Music Magazine

Lee Hurst Too Scared To Leave The House

Acid Rain, Global Warming, Bird Flu, Mad Cow Disease.

Just a few of the things Lee Hurst ponders as he takes to the road with his latest stand up comedy tour.

He takes us through the 'disasters' that have been predicted to destroy us along with the dangers facing us from everyday life.

Ultimately you choose your own fate...

You can stay indoors, hoarding cans of beans, clutching a Ray Mears book or you can go out and laugh in the face of doom.