Saturday 8th Friday 14th and Saturday 15th

December 2018

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Party nights from £33.95 per person

Dewsbury Town Hall presents:

Christmas Party

Acorn Youth Theatre presentFame The MusicalThu 19th to Sat 21st April 7.15pmSat Matinee performance 2.15pmAcorn Youth Theatre present the ever popular ‘Fame’ following the life of students while at New Yorks High school for the Performing Arts, where sweat and hard work are the key factors to a successful life as a performer, as we see them rise (and fall) to the challenges they face.Please note there will be a BSL Interpreted Performance on Thu 19th June, we encourage patrons to sit in the front half of the Stalls if they wish to use this service Tickets from £11

Kirklees Concert Season 2018/19Preview EveningWed 23rd May 12.30pmBe the first to hear the plans for the Kirklees Concert Season in association with Opera North and Classic FM. We will guide you through the Huddersfield Orchestral and Organ seasons and Dewsbury lunchtime chamber concert series. Enjoy live music from Opera North’s musicians and refreshments from Town Halls whilst perusing the brochures hot off the press, before submitting your subscription form.Free entry.

Dewsbury Collegians presentSister Act!Wed 13th to Sat 16th June 7.15pmNot to be missed - “Sister Act”, the feel-good smash hit musical based on the Whoopi Goldberg film.Tickets from £12

1980s Rewind Party NightSat 7th July 7.30pm to MidnightDust off your rara skirt, roll up your leg warmers and get the shoulder pads on as the 80s Rewind Party comes to Dewsbury Town Hall this summer. Set in the magnificient setting of Dewsbury Town Hall we’re offering you a fun filled evening of pure 80s music with a large dancefloor and cabaret style seating. Dance the night the away with our DJ and Live Singer playing all the 80’s classics, enjoy a hot gourmet buffet and strike a pose in our 1980s themed Selfie Photobooth!Tickets £22.50

COMING SOONThe World Famous Elvis ShowFeaturing Chris ConnorSat 15th September 7.30pmStarring and produced by world renowned Elvis performer CHRIS CONNOR. With his 12 piece live band ‘THE STEELS’, & backing vocals by ‘ The Sweet Harmonies’. A magnificent 2 hour theatre production, recreating 2 popular Elvis Presley concerts. Tickets £25

Derek AcorahLove, Life, LaughterFri 16th November 7.30pmTickets £20

Hollywood Glamour Christmas Party NightsSat 8th, Fri 14th and Sat 15th DecemberRed Carpet Arrival, 3 Course Meal, Photobooth and Disco til lateTickets from £33.95 per person

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New Central Box Office Telephone Number: 01484 225755

Booking FeesPlease note that as of 1st May 2017 a booking fee of £1 per ticket will be levied on all Kirklees Town Halls tickets with a face value of £12 or more. This decision is not one that has been taken lightly. This will enable us to continue to support a wide range of local events and activities in an increasingly financially challenging climate.

Thank you for your continued support of Kirklees Town Halls. By coming to see performances and shows at the Town Halls you are continuing to support us in the most positive way possible.

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Pro-Dance Academy presentSteppin’ OutSat 5th May 7pmTickets £11.50

Dewhirst School of Dance presentBoogie Fever!Thu 10th to Sat 12th May 7.15pmTickets £9 + concs

Cleckheaton and Spenborough AODS presentBoogie Nights the 70’s MusicalWed 16th to Fri 18th May 7.15pmTickets £12

Buttershaw St Paul’s Juniors presentSpelling BeeMon 21st to Wed 23rd May 7.15pmTickets from £10

The Tina Turner ExperienceSat 26th May 7.30pmThis fully live energetic show charts the life and career of one of the world’s most iconic performers. Full of hits like Private Dancer, Proud Mary, River Deep Mountain High and Let’s Stay Together to name but a few, this show is the ultimate night out.Tickets £20

The Magic of the BeatlesSaturday 2nd June 7.30pm If you’re looking for an authentic, lively dose of ‘Beatlemania’ then you need to look no further!The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK’s leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world.The stars of this lavish production not only look and sound like John, Paul, George and Ringo, they also generate the same incredible excitement and unique sense of humour too.Tickets £22.50

Rich Hall’s HoedownWed 6th June 8pmRich Hall’s critically acclaimed new show begins its second leg of touring. There has never been a better time to be an American comedian in the UK. Hall’s precision dismantling of the

tenuous relationship between two countries is as freewheeling and deadly accurate as ever. His BBC Four documentaries, most recently Rich Hall’s Countrier Than You and Rich Hall’s Presidential Grudge Match and BBC Radio 4 series Rich Hall’s (US Election) Breakdown have built him a new legion of followers. Tickets £17 . Very Limited availability

Ambitions Academy presentAmbitions and DreamsSat 30th June 12noon & 5pm and Sun 1st July 12noonTickets £8.50

Spenborough Amateurs Youth Society presentThe Phantom of the Opera Youth Group ProductionThu 12th to Sat 14th July 7.15pm Saturday Matinee 2.15pmTickets from £12. On sale from 1st May

The 31st Cleckheaton Folk FestivalFri 6th to Sun 8th JulyFor details on the programme and tickets please visit www.cleckheatonfolkfestival.org

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Tony Stockwell, An Evening of MediumshipThu 13th September 7.30pmTickets from £20.50

An Evening with Billy PearceSun 23rd and Thu 27th SeptemberTickets £15. Limited availability on Sun 23rd

Islands in the StreamA Tribute to Dolly and KennyFri 12th October 7.30pmEnjoy the songs of the Queen and King of country music - Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Leave your 9 to 5 worries at thedoor and get ready for a night in the company of Country Music Royalty!Tickets £22

An Evening with Henry Blofeld 78 Retired Sat 27th October 7.30pmTickets £20

Beyond The BarricadeFri 30th November 7.30pmRecreating original West End and Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, Beyond the Barricade features a cast of past principal performers from the West End production of Les Miserables.Tickets £22.50

Bon Jovi ForeverSat 1st December 7.30pmTickets £20

Huddersfield Choral SocietyCaractacus by ElgarFri 13th April 7pmTickets from £8

Slaithwaite Philharmonic Tchaikovsky 4Sat 14th April 7.30pm Tickets from £12.50 + concs.

Huddersfield Philharmonic CantataSat 28th April 7.30pm Tickets from £15 + concs.

Shalamar Live in ConcertFeaturing Jeffery Daniel, Howard Hewett and Carolyn GriffeyFri 11th May 7.30pmCelebrating 35th anniversary of the multi-million selling “Friends” album, USA Soul legends Shalamar are coming back to the UK and are coming to Huddersfield! ‘’We’ve had some great shows in Yorkshire over the years’ said the bands Jeffrey Daniel ‘But for some reason we’ve never visited Huddersfield before!. I’ve seen pictures of the interior at the Town Hall and its looks a great building for a concert!.Tickets from £30

Whitney: Queen of the Night!Sat 12th May 7.30pm A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award winning production features a sensational line-up of musicians and artistes, and together with a powerhouse and breath-taking performance in the spirit of Whitney. Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through classic hit’s that include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, My Love is Your Love, So Emotional Baby, Run to You, Saving All My Love, I will Always Love You, and many more, this show beautifully remembers the most highly awarded female artiste in the world ever! Tickets £23

Barry Steele and FriendsThe Roy Orbison StorySat 19th May 7.30pmBarry Steele and Friends are proud to present their new show for 2018, as they not only celebrate the 30th anniversary of the conception of the Traveling Wilburys, but commemorate the 30 years since The Big O passed away.Tickets £21

Preview EveningThu 24th May 7.30pmBe the first to hear the plans for the Kirklees Concert Season in association with Opera North and Classic FM. We will guide you through the Huddersfield Orchestral and Organ seasons and Dewsbury lunchtime chamber concert series. Enjoy live music from Opera North’s musicians and refreshments from Town Halls whilst perusing the brochures hot off the press, before submitting your subscription form.Free entry.

What The FloydThe Music of Pink FloydFri 25th May 7.30pmWith a blazing light, laser and projection show, high technology and some of the UK’s finest musicians, What The Floyd present three decades of music by the mighty Pink Floyd.Tickets £19

Alzheimer’s Research UK Support Group ConcertSat 26th May 7.15pmPresents an evening of music with Black Dyke Band, Massed Male Voice Choirs and Soprano Sarah Ogden.Tickets from £12

Chris Ramsey Live Just Happy to Get Out of the House TourSat 2nd June 7.30pm Critically acclaimed and award winning Stand Up comedian, host of his own TV entertainment show and Stand Up on Comedy Central, Celebrity Juice regular and the only person to ever put Katie Hopkins in her place; Chris Ramsey brings his BRAND NEW 2018 tour to Huddersfield Town Hall.Tickets £20 Limited availability

Thu 21st June 7.30pmThe UK’s number one celebration of Johnny Cash, fronted by award winning singer-songwriter Clive John, re-creates with astounding accuracy the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show.Tickets from £20.50 + concs

Lindley Bandpresents Songs from the MusicalsSun 24th June 3pmConcert featuring pupils from Brooksbank High School in Elland and Lindley BandTickets from £10

Slaithwaite Philharmonic Sweeney ToddSat 30th June 7pm & Sun 1st July 2.30pmSPO concludes the season with a full performance of the masterpiece Sweeney Todd by Sondheim, uniting vocialists, chorus and dancers from across the regionTickets from £12.50 + concs

Sarah Millican Control Enthusiast Thu 26th and Fri 27th July 8pm Sarah Millican is not a control freak, she’s a control enthusiast. She even controls her own insults, see? Do you arrange the nights out? Are you in charge of passports on holiday? Then so are you! Whether you’re sorting the tickets for this show or turning up when you’re told to, welcome. You’ll learn about Rescue Men, farting in hospital pants, what can happen at a bra fitting, the benefits of casserole, plus tips on how to talk to shop assistants and the correct way to eat a biscuit. Funny, frank and unapologetically filthy.Tickets £27.50. Limited Availability

C O M I N G S O O NLittle Mix MagicSun 30th September 3pmTickets £16 + concs. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

ELO AgainFri 19th October 7.30pm Tickets £22.50

A Vision of Elvis Sat 20th October 7.30pmTickets £22.50

Elkie Brooks Live in Concert Sat 3rd November 7.30pmTickets £29.50

Big Girls Don’t CryA Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four SeasonsSat 24th November 7.30pmTickets £24.50

You Win AgainThe Music of the Bee GeesSat 15th December 7.30pmTickets £22.50

Champions of RockThe Ultimate Tribute to Queen,Fri 8th March 7.30pmTickets £23.50

Halfway to ParadiseThe Billy Fury Story,Thu 14th March 7.30pmTickets £23

FastloveA Tribute to George Michael Fri 22nd March 7.30pmTickets £25.50

Batley Gilbert and Sullivan Society presentThe Sorcerer Alexis, son of Sir Marmaduke is to be married to Aline, daughter of Lady Sangazure. He is so happy that he wants the whole village to share in his happiness so he engages the services of John Wellington Wells, a reputable Sorcerer, to cast a spell on the whole village, but things don’t quite turn out as he expected and it causes chaos among the villagers who fall in love with the first person they see. Will the village ever be the same again? Why not come along to find out how the story ends.Wed 18th to Sat 21st April 7.30pmTickets £12, under 16’s £5.

Applause Theatre School presentBack to the 80’sThu 17th to Sat 19th May 7pmFrom the era that brought the world The Rubik’s Cube, Max Headroom and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes the “totally awesome” musical Back To The 80’s. In the style of movies such as Back To The Future & The Karate Kid; Back To The 80’s is a nostalgic romp through the greatest hits of the decade!” Tickets £12 + concs

Acorn Theatre Productions presentAllo AlloThu 24th to Sat 26th May 7.30pm Sat Matinee 2.15pm

“Listen very carefully, I will say this only once - Café Rene once again finds itself in the thick of war time strategy and action. Will Rene manage to keep his cool as Hitler is expected to visit?”Tickets £13

Hammonds Brass BandSummer Concert of British Music including Last Night of The PromsSat 9th June 7.15pmTickets £12 + concs. On sale 2nd April

Chris Beaumont School of Dance presentC&LB Musical Theatre ShowcaseSat 23rd June 7pmTickets £9

Batley Cabaret Show with BuffetIn aid of the Dewsbury and Batley Food BankSat 21st July 7.15pmA celebration of a multicultural community, an evening of entertainement and variety. Followed by a buffet.Tickets £15 + concs

Carlinghow Theatre Company presentGentlemen Prefer BlondesWed 19th to Sat 22nd September 7.15pmTickets £13 + concs

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Pro-Dance Academy presentSteppin’ OutSat 5th May 7pmTickets £11.50

Dewhirst School of Dance presentBoogie Fever!Thu 10th to Sat 12th May 7.15pmTickets £9 + concs

Cleckheaton and Spenborough AODS presentBoogie Nights the 70’s MusicalWed 16th to Fri 18th May 7.15pmTickets £12

Buttershaw St Paul’s Juniors presentSpelling BeeMon 21st to Wed 23rd May 7.15pmTickets from £10

The Tina Turner ExperienceSat 26th May 7.30pmThis fully live energetic show charts the life and career of one of the world’s most iconic performers. Full of hits like Private Dancer, Proud Mary, River Deep Mountain High and Let’s Stay Together to name but a few, this show is the ultimate night out.Tickets £20

The Magic of the BeatlesSaturday 2nd June 7.30pm If you’re looking for an authentic, lively dose of ‘Beatlemania’ then you need to look no further!The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK’s leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world.The stars of this lavish production not only look and sound like John, Paul, George and Ringo, they also generate the same incredible excitement and unique sense of humour too.Tickets £22.50

Rich Hall’s HoedownWed 6th June 8pmRich Hall’s critically acclaimed new show begins its second leg of touring. There has never been a better time to be an American comedian in the UK. Hall’s precision dismantling of the

tenuous relationship between two countries is as freewheeling and deadly accurate as ever. His BBC Four documentaries, most recently Rich Hall’s Countrier Than You and Rich Hall’s Presidential Grudge Match and BBC Radio 4 series Rich Hall’s (US Election) Breakdown have built him a new legion of followers. Tickets £17 . Very Limited availability

Ambitions Academy presentAmbitions and DreamsSat 30th June 12noon & 5pm and Sun 1st July 12noonTickets £8.50

Spenborough Amateurs Youth Society presentThe Phantom of the Opera Youth Group ProductionThu 12th to Sat 14th July 7.15pm Saturday Matinee 2.15pmTickets from £12. On sale from 1st May

The 31st Cleckheaton Folk FestivalFri 6th to Sun 8th JulyFor details on the programme and tickets please visit www.cleckheatonfolkfestival.org

C O M I N G S O O N

Tony Stockwell, An Evening of MediumshipThu 13th September 7.30pmTickets from £20.50

An Evening with Billy PearceSun 23rd and Thu 27th SeptemberTickets £15. Limited availability on Sun 23rd

Islands in the StreamA Tribute to Dolly and KennyFri 12th October 7.30pmEnjoy the songs of the Queen and King of country music - Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Leave your 9 to 5 worries at thedoor and get ready for a night in the company of Country Music Royalty!Tickets £22

An Evening with Henry Blofeld 78 Retired Sat 27th October 7.30pmTickets £20

Beyond The BarricadeFri 30th November 7.30pmRecreating original West End and Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, Beyond the Barricade features a cast of past principal performers from the West End production of Les Miserables.Tickets £22.50

Bon Jovi ForeverSat 1st December 7.30pmTickets £20

Huddersfield Choral SocietyCaractacus by ElgarFri 13th April 7pmTickets from £8

Slaithwaite Philharmonic Tchaikovsky 4Sat 14th April 7.30pm Tickets from £12.50 + concs.

Huddersfield Philharmonic CantataSat 28th April 7.30pm Tickets from £15 + concs.

Shalamar Live in ConcertFeaturing Jeffery Daniel, Howard Hewett and Carolyn GriffeyFri 11th May 7.30pmCelebrating 35th anniversary of the multi-million selling “Friends” album, USA Soul legends Shalamar are coming back to the UK and are coming to Huddersfield! ‘’We’ve had some great shows in Yorkshire over the years’ said the bands Jeffrey Daniel ‘But for some reason we’ve never visited Huddersfield before!. I’ve seen pictures of the interior at the Town Hall and its looks a great building for a concert!.Tickets from £30

Whitney: Queen of the Night!Sat 12th May 7.30pm A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award winning production features a sensational line-up of musicians and artistes, and together with a powerhouse and breath-taking performance in the spirit of Whitney. Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through classic hit’s that include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, My Love is Your Love, So Emotional Baby, Run to You, Saving All My Love, I will Always Love You, and many more, this show beautifully remembers the most highly awarded female artiste in the world ever! Tickets £23

Barry Steele and FriendsThe Roy Orbison StorySat 19th May 7.30pmBarry Steele and Friends are proud to present their new show for 2018, as they not only celebrate the 30th anniversary of the conception of the Traveling Wilburys, but commemorate the 30 years since The Big O passed away.Tickets £21

Preview EveningThu 24th May 7.30pmBe the first to hear the plans for the Kirklees Concert Season in association with Opera North and Classic FM. We will guide you through the Huddersfield Orchestral and Organ seasons and Dewsbury lunchtime chamber concert series. Enjoy live music from Opera North’s musicians and refreshments from Town Halls whilst perusing the brochures hot off the press, before submitting your subscription form.Free entry.

What The FloydThe Music of Pink FloydFri 25th May 7.30pmWith a blazing light, laser and projection show, high technology and some of the UK’s finest musicians, What The Floyd present three decades of music by the mighty Pink Floyd.Tickets £19

Alzheimer’s Research UK Support Group ConcertSat 26th May 7.15pmPresents an evening of music with Black Dyke Band, Massed Male Voice Choirs and Soprano Sarah Ogden.Tickets from £12

Chris Ramsey Live Just Happy to Get Out of the House TourSat 2nd June 7.30pm Critically acclaimed and award winning Stand Up comedian, host of his own TV entertainment show and Stand Up on Comedy Central, Celebrity Juice regular and the only person to ever put Katie Hopkins in her place; Chris Ramsey brings his BRAND NEW 2018 tour to Huddersfield Town Hall.Tickets £20 Limited availability

Thu 21st June 7.30pmThe UK’s number one celebration of Johnny Cash, fronted by award winning singer-songwriter Clive John, re-creates with astounding accuracy the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show.Tickets from £20.50 + concs

Lindley Bandpresents Songs from the MusicalsSun 24th June 3pmConcert featuring pupils from Brooksbank High School in Elland and Lindley BandTickets from £10

Slaithwaite Philharmonic Sweeney ToddSat 30th June 7pm & Sun 1st July 2.30pmSPO concludes the season with a full performance of the masterpiece Sweeney Todd by Sondheim, uniting vocialists, chorus and dancers from across the regionTickets from £12.50 + concs

Sarah Millican Control Enthusiast Thu 26th and Fri 27th July 8pm Sarah Millican is not a control freak, she’s a control enthusiast. She even controls her own insults, see? Do you arrange the nights out? Are you in charge of passports on holiday? Then so are you! Whether you’re sorting the tickets for this show or turning up when you’re told to, welcome. You’ll learn about Rescue Men, farting in hospital pants, what can happen at a bra fitting, the benefits of casserole, plus tips on how to talk to shop assistants and the correct way to eat a biscuit. Funny, frank and unapologetically filthy.Tickets £27.50. Limited Availability

C O M I N G S O O NLittle Mix MagicSun 30th September 3pmTickets £16 + concs. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

ELO AgainFri 19th October 7.30pm Tickets £22.50

A Vision of Elvis Sat 20th October 7.30pmTickets £22.50

Elkie Brooks Live in Concert Sat 3rd November 7.30pmTickets £29.50

Big Girls Don’t CryA Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four SeasonsSat 24th November 7.30pmTickets £24.50

You Win AgainThe Music of the Bee GeesSat 15th December 7.30pmTickets £22.50

Champions of RockThe Ultimate Tribute to Queen,Fri 8th March 7.30pmTickets £23.50

Halfway to ParadiseThe Billy Fury Story,Thu 14th March 7.30pmTickets £23

FastloveA Tribute to George Michael Fri 22nd March 7.30pmTickets £25.50

Batley Gilbert and Sullivan Society presentThe Sorcerer Alexis, son of Sir Marmaduke is to be married to Aline, daughter of Lady Sangazure. He is so happy that he wants the whole village to share in his happiness so he engages the services of John Wellington Wells, a reputable Sorcerer, to cast a spell on the whole village, but things don’t quite turn out as he expected and it causes chaos among the villagers who fall in love with the first person they see. Will the village ever be the same again? Why not come along to find out how the story ends.Wed 18th to Sat 21st April 7.30pmTickets £12, under 16’s £5.

Applause Theatre School presentBack to the 80’sThu 17th to Sat 19th May 7pmFrom the era that brought the world The Rubik’s Cube, Max Headroom and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes the “totally awesome” musical Back To The 80’s. In the style of movies such as Back To The Future & The Karate Kid; Back To The 80’s is a nostalgic romp through the greatest hits of the decade!” Tickets £12 + concs

Acorn Theatre Productions presentAllo AlloThu 24th to Sat 26th May 7.30pm Sat Matinee 2.15pm

“Listen very carefully, I will say this only once - Café Rene once again finds itself in the thick of war time strategy and action. Will Rene manage to keep his cool as Hitler is expected to visit?”Tickets £13

Hammonds Brass BandSummer Concert of British Music including Last Night of The PromsSat 9th June 7.15pmTickets £12 + concs. On sale 2nd April

Chris Beaumont School of Dance presentC&LB Musical Theatre ShowcaseSat 23rd June 7pmTickets £9

Batley Cabaret Show with BuffetIn aid of the Dewsbury and Batley Food BankSat 21st July 7.15pmA celebration of a multicultural community, an evening of entertainement and variety. Followed by a buffet.Tickets £15 + concs

Carlinghow Theatre Company presentGentlemen Prefer BlondesWed 19th to Sat 22nd September 7.15pmTickets £13 + concs

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The Johnny Cash Roadshow

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Pro-Dance Academy presentSteppin’ OutSat 5th May 7pmTickets £11.50

Dewhirst School of Dance presentBoogie Fever!Thu 10th to Sat 12th May 7.15pmTickets £9 + concs

Cleckheaton and Spenborough AODS presentBoogie Nights the 70’s MusicalWed 16th to Fri 18th May 7.15pmTickets £12

Buttershaw St Paul’s Juniors presentSpelling BeeMon 21st to Wed 23rd May 7.15pmTickets from £10

The Tina Turner ExperienceSat 26th May 7.30pmThis fully live energetic show charts the life and career of one of the world’s most iconic performers. Full of hits like Private Dancer, Proud Mary, River Deep Mountain High and Let’s Stay Together to name but a few, this show is the ultimate night out.Tickets £20

The Magic of the BeatlesSaturday 2nd June 7.30pm If you’re looking for an authentic, lively dose of ‘Beatlemania’ then you need to look no further!The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK’s leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world.The stars of this lavish production not only look and sound like John, Paul, George and Ringo, they also generate the same incredible excitement and unique sense of humour too.Tickets £22.50

Rich Hall’s HoedownWed 6th June 8pmRich Hall’s critically acclaimed new show begins its second leg of touring. There has never been a better time to be an American comedian in the UK. Hall’s precision dismantling of the

tenuous relationship between two countries is as freewheeling and deadly accurate as ever. His BBC Four documentaries, most recently Rich Hall’s Countrier Than You and Rich Hall’s Presidential Grudge Match and BBC Radio 4 series Rich Hall’s (US Election) Breakdown have built him a new legion of followers. Tickets £17 . Very Limited availability

Ambitions Academy presentAmbitions and DreamsSat 30th June 12noon & 5pm and Sun 1st July 12noonTickets £8.50

Spenborough Amateurs Youth Society presentThe Phantom of the Opera Youth Group ProductionThu 12th to Sat 14th July 7.15pm Saturday Matinee 2.15pmTickets from £12. On sale from 1st May

The 31st Cleckheaton Folk FestivalFri 6th to Sun 8th JulyFor details on the programme and tickets please visit www.cleckheatonfolkfestival.org

C O M I N G S O O N

Tony Stockwell, An Evening of MediumshipThu 13th September 7.30pmTickets from £20.50

An Evening with Billy PearceSun 23rd and Thu 27th SeptemberTickets £15. Limited availability on Sun 23rd

Islands in the StreamA Tribute to Dolly and KennyFri 12th October 7.30pmEnjoy the songs of the Queen and King of country music - Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Leave your 9 to 5 worries at thedoor and get ready for a night in the company of Country Music Royalty!Tickets £22

An Evening with Henry Blofeld 78 Retired Sat 27th October 7.30pmTickets £20

Beyond The BarricadeFri 30th November 7.30pmRecreating original West End and Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, Beyond the Barricade features a cast of past principal performers from the West End production of Les Miserables.Tickets £22.50

Bon Jovi ForeverSat 1st December 7.30pmTickets £20

Batley Town Hall photo Tim Green via Crative Commons

Huddersfield Choral SocietyCaractacus by ElgarFri 13th April 7pmTickets from £8

Slaithwaite Philharmonic Tchaikovsky 4Sat 14th April 7.30pm Tickets from £12.50 + concs.

Huddersfield Philharmonic CantataSat 28th April 7.30pm Tickets from £15 + concs.

Shalamar Live in ConcertFeaturing Jeffery Daniel, Howard Hewett and Carolyn GriffeyFri 11th May 7.30pmCelebrating 35th anniversary of the multi-million selling “Friends” album, USA Soul legends Shalamar are coming back to the UK and are coming to Huddersfield! ‘’We’ve had some great shows in Yorkshire over the years’ said the bands Jeffrey Daniel ‘But for some reason we’ve never visited Huddersfield before!. I’ve seen pictures of the interior at the Town Hall and its looks a great building for a concert!.Tickets from £30

Whitney: Queen of the Night!Sat 12th May 7.30pm A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award winning production features a sensational line-up of musicians and artistes, and together with a powerhouse and breath-taking performance in the spirit of Whitney. Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through classic hit’s that include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, My Love is Your Love, So Emotional Baby, Run to You, Saving All My Love, I will Always Love You, and many more, this show beautifully remembers the most highly awarded female artiste in the world ever! Tickets £23

Barry Steele and FriendsThe Roy Orbison StorySat 19th May 7.30pmBarry Steele and Friends are proud to present their new show for 2018, as they not only celebrate the 30th anniversary of the conception of the Traveling Wilburys, but commemorate the 30 years since The Big O passed away.Tickets £21

Preview EveningThu 24th May 7.30pmBe the first to hear the plans for the Kirklees Concert Season in association with Opera North and Classic FM. We will guide you through the Huddersfield Orchestral and Organ seasons and Dewsbury lunchtime chamber concert series. Enjoy live music from Opera North’s musicians and refreshments from Town Halls whilst perusing the brochures hot off the press, before submitting your subscription form.Free entry.

What The FloydThe Music of Pink FloydFri 25th May 7.30pmWith a blazing light, laser and projection show, high technology and some of the UK’s finest musicians, What The Floyd present three decades of music by the mighty Pink Floyd.Tickets £19

Alzheimer’s Research UK Support Group ConcertSat 26th May 7.15pmPresents an evening of music with Black Dyke Band, Massed Male Voice Choirs and Soprano Sarah Ogden.Tickets from £12

Chris Ramsey Live Just Happy to Get Out of the House TourSat 2nd June 7.30pm Critically acclaimed and award winning Stand Up comedian, host of his own TV entertainment show and Stand Up on Comedy Central, Celebrity Juice regular and the only person to ever put Katie Hopkins in her place; Chris Ramsey brings his BRAND NEW 2018 tour to Huddersfield Town Hall.Tickets £20 Limited availability

Thu 21st June 7.30pmThe UK’s number one celebration of Johnny Cash, fronted by award winning singer-songwriter Clive John, re-creates with astounding accuracy the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show.Tickets from £20.50 + concs

Lindley Bandpresents Songs from the MusicalsSun 24th June 3pmConcert featuring pupils from Brooksbank High School in Elland and Lindley BandTickets from £10

Slaithwaite Philharmonic Sweeney ToddSat 30th June 7pm & Sun 1st July 2.30pmSPO concludes the season with a full performance of the masterpiece Sweeney Todd by Sondheim, uniting vocialists, chorus and dancers from across the regionTickets from £12.50 + concs

Sarah Millican Control Enthusiast Thu 26th and Fri 27th July 8pm Sarah Millican is not a control freak, she’s a control enthusiast. She even controls her own insults, see? Do you arrange the nights out? Are you in charge of passports on holiday? Then so are you! Whether you’re sorting the tickets for this show or turning up when you’re told to, welcome. You’ll learn about Rescue Men, farting in hospital pants, what can happen at a bra fitting, the benefits of casserole, plus tips on how to talk to shop assistants and the correct way to eat a biscuit. Funny, frank and unapologetically filthy.Tickets £27.50. Limited Availability

C O M I N G S O O NLittle Mix MagicSun 30th September 3pmTickets £16 + concs. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

ELO AgainFri 19th October 7.30pm Tickets £22.50

A Vision of Elvis Sat 20th October 7.30pmTickets £22.50

Elkie Brooks Live in Concert Sat 3rd November 7.30pmTickets £29.50

Big Girls Don’t CryA Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four SeasonsSat 24th November 7.30pmTickets £24.50

You Win AgainThe Music of the Bee GeesSat 15th December 7.30pmTickets £22.50

Champions of RockThe Ultimate Tribute to Queen,Fri 8th March 7.30pmTickets £23.50

Halfway to ParadiseThe Billy Fury Story,Thu 14th March 7.30pmTickets £23

FastloveA Tribute to George Michael Fri 22nd March 7.30pmTickets £25.50

Batley Gilbert and Sullivan Society presentThe Sorcerer Alexis, son of Sir Marmaduke is to be married to Aline, daughter of Lady Sangazure. He is so happy that he wants the whole village to share in his happiness so he engages the services of John Wellington Wells, a reputable Sorcerer, to cast a spell on the whole village, but things don’t quite turn out as he expected and it causes chaos among the villagers who fall in love with the first person they see. Will the village ever be the same again? Why not come along to find out how the story ends.Wed 18th to Sat 21st April 7.30pmTickets £12, under 16’s £5.

Applause Theatre School presentBack to the 80’sThu 17th to Sat 19th May 7pmFrom the era that brought the world The Rubik’s Cube, Max Headroom and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes the “totally awesome” musical Back To The 80’s. In the style of movies such as Back To The Future & The Karate Kid; Back To The 80’s is a nostalgic romp through the greatest hits of the decade!” Tickets £12 + concs

Hammonds Brass BandSummer Concert of British Music including Last Night of The PromsSat 9th June 7.15pmTickets £12 + concs. On sale 2nd April

Chris Beaumont School of Dance presentC&LB Musical Theatre ShowcaseSat 23rd June 7pmTickets £9

Batley Cabaret Show with BuffetIn aid of the Dewsbury and Batley Food BankSat 21st July 7.15pmA celebration of a multicultural community, an evening of entertainement and variety. Followed by a buffet.Tickets £15 + concs

Carlinghow Theatre Company presentGentlemen Prefer BlondesWed 19th to Sat 22nd September 7.15pmTickets £13 + concs

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Party nights from £33.95 per person

Dewsbury Town Hall presents:

Christmas Party

Acorn Youth Theatre presentFame The MusicalThu 19th to Sat 21st April 7.15pmSat Matinee performance 2.15pmAcorn Youth Theatre present the ever popular ‘Fame’ following the life of students while at New Yorks High school for the Performing Arts, where sweat and hard work are the key factors to a successful life as a performer, as we see them rise (and fall) to the challenges they face.Please note there will be a BSL Interpreted Performance on Thu 19th June, we encourage patrons to sit in the front half of the Stalls if they wish to use this service Tickets from £11

Kirklees Concert Season 2018/19Preview EveningWed 23rd May 12.30pmBe the first to hear the plans for the Kirklees Concert Season in association with Opera North and Classic FM. We will guide you through the Huddersfield Orchestral and Organ seasons and Dewsbury lunchtime chamber concert series. Enjoy live music from Opera North’s musicians and refreshments from Town Halls whilst perusing the brochures hot off the press, before submitting your subscription form.Free entry.

Dewsbury Collegians presentSister Act!Wed 13th to Sat 16th June 7.15pmNot to be missed - “Sister Act”, the feel-good smash hit musical based on the Whoopi Goldberg film.Tickets from £12

1980s Rewind Party NightSat 7th July 7.30pm to MidnightDust off your rara skirt, roll up your leg warmers and get the shoulder pads on as the 80s Rewind Party comes to Dewsbury Town Hall this summer. Set in the magnificient setting of Dewsbury Town Hall we’re offering you a fun filled evening of pure 80s music with a large dancefloor and cabaret style seating. Dance the night the away with our DJ and Live Singer playing all the 80’s classics, enjoy a hot gourmet buffet and strike a pose in our 1980s themed Selfie Photobooth!Tickets £22.50

C O M I N G S O O NThe World Famous Elvis ShowFeaturing Chris ConnorSat 15th September 7.30pmStarring and produced by world renowned Elvis performer CHRIS CONNOR. With his 12 piece live band ‘THE STEELS’, & backing vocals by ‘ The Sweet Harmonies’. A magnificent 2 hour theatre production, recreating 2 popular Elvis Presley concerts. Tickets £25

Derek AcorahLove, Life, LaughterFri 16th November 7.30pmTickets £20

Hollywood Glamour Christmas Party NightsSat 8th, Fri 14th and Sat 15th DecemberRed Carpet Arrival, 3 Course Meal, Photobooth and Disco til lateTickets from £33.95 per person

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How to buy ticketswww.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk

New Central Box Office Telephone Number: 01484 225755

Booking FeesPlease note that as of 1st May 2017 a booking fee of £1 per ticket will be levied on all Kirklees Town Halls tickets with a face value of £12 or more. This decision is not one that has been taken lightly. This will enable us to continue to support a wide range of local events and activities in an increasingly financially challenging climate.

Thank you for your continued support of Kirklees Town Halls. By coming to see performances and shows at the Town Halls you are continuing to support us in the most positive way possible.

DEWSBURY TOWN HALL Wakefield Old Road Dewsbury. WF12 8DG T: 01924 324501

CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL Telephone sales T: 01274 335030

HUDDERSFIELD LIBRARY Princess Alexandra Walk Huddersfield. HD1 2SU T: 01484 223200

HOLMFIRTH TOURIST INFORMATION Holmfirth Library, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH T: 01484 223200

VENUE HIREFor further details on our venues please visit our website or email townhall.bookings@kirklees.gov.uk

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Saturday 8th Friday 14th and Saturday 15th

December 2018

www.KirkleesTownHalls.co.uk 01924 324501 (Option 4 Reception)

Party nights from £33.95 per person

Dewsbury Town Hall presents:

Christmas Party

Acorn Youth Theatre presentFame The MusicalThu 19th to Sat 21st April 7.15pmSat Matinee performance 2.15pmAcorn Youth Theatre present the ever popular ‘Fame’ following the life of students while at New Yorks High school for the Performing Arts, where sweat and hard work are the key factors to a successful life as a performer, as we see them rise (and fall) to the challenges they face.Please note there will be a BSL Interpreted Performance on Thu 19th June, we encourage patrons to sit in the front half of the Stalls if they wish to use this service Tickets from £11

Kirklees Concert Season 2018/19Preview EveningWed 23rd May 12.30pmBe the first to hear the plans for the Kirklees Concert Season in association with Opera North and Classic FM. We will guide you through the Huddersfield Orchestral and Organ seasons and Dewsbury lunchtime chamber concert series. Enjoy live music from Opera North’s musicians and refreshments from Town Halls whilst perusing the brochures hot off the press, before submitting your subscription form.Free entry.

Dewsbury Collegians presentSister Act!Wed 13th to Sat 16th June 7.15pmNot to be missed - “Sister Act”, the feel-good smash hit musical based on the Whoopi Goldberg film.Tickets from £12

1980s Rewind Party NightSat 7th July 7.30pm to MidnightDust off your rara skirt, roll up your leg warmers and get the shoulder pads on as the 80s Rewind Party comes to Dewsbury Town Hall this summer. Set in the magnificient setting of Dewsbury Town Hall we’re offering you a fun filled evening of pure 80s music with a large dancefloor and cabaret style seating. Dance the night the away with our DJ and Live Singer playing all the 80’s classics, enjoy a hot gourmet buffet and strike a pose in our 1980s themed Selfie Photobooth!Tickets £22.50

C O M I N G S O O NThe World Famous Elvis ShowFeaturing Chris ConnorSat 15th September 7.30pmStarring and produced by world renowned Elvis performer CHRIS CONNOR. With his 12 piece live band ‘THE STEELS’, & backing vocals by ‘ The Sweet Harmonies’. A magnificent 2 hour theatre production, recreating 2 popular Elvis Presley concerts. Tickets £25

Derek AcorahLove, Life, LaughterFri 16th November 7.30pmTickets £20

Hollywood Glamour Christmas Party NightsSat 8th, Fri 14th and Sat 15th DecemberRed Carpet Arrival, 3 Course Meal, Photobooth and Disco til lateTickets from £33.95 per person

TOWNHALLS

How to buy ticketswww.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk

New Central Box Office Telephone Number: 01484 225755

Booking FeesPlease note that as of 1st May 2017 a booking fee of £1 per ticket will be levied on all Kirklees Town Halls tickets with a face value of £12 or more. This decision is not one that has been taken lightly. This will enable us to continue to support a wide range of local events and activities in an increasingly financially challenging climate.

Thank you for your continued support of Kirklees Town Halls. By coming to see performances and shows at the Town Halls you are continuing to support us in the most positive way possible.

DEWSBURY TOWN HALL Wakefield Old Road Dewsbury. WF12 8DG T: 01924 324501

CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL Telephone sales T: 01274 335030

HUDDERSFIELD LIBRARY Princess Alexandra Walk Huddersfield. HD1 2SU T: 01484 223200

HOLMFIRTH TOURIST INFORMATION Holmfirth Library, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH T: 01484 223200

VENUE HIREFor further details on our venues please visit our website or email townhall.bookings@kirklees.gov.uk

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Kirklees Town Halls

@KirkleesTownHlswww.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk

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EventsGuide Summer 2018

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Saturday 8th Friday 14th and Saturday 15th

December 2018

www.KirkleesTownHalls.co.uk 01924 324501 (Option 4 Reception)

Party nights from £33.95 per person

Dewsbury Town Hall presents:

Christmas Party

Acorn Youth Theatre presentFame The MusicalThu 19th to Sat 21st April 7.15pmSat Matinee performance 2.15pmAcorn Youth Theatre present the ever popular ‘Fame’ following the life of students while at New Yorks High school for the Performing Arts, where sweat and hard work are the key factors to a successful life as a performer, as we see them rise (and fall) to the challenges they face.Please note there will be a BSL Interpreted Performance on Thu 19th June, we encourage patrons to sit in the front half of the Stalls if they wish to use this service Tickets from £11

Kirklees Concert Season 2018/19Preview EveningWed 23rd May 12.30pmBe the first to hear the plans for the Kirklees Concert Season in association with Opera North and Classic FM. We will guide you through the Huddersfield Orchestral and Organ seasons and Dewsbury lunchtime chamber concert series. Enjoy live music from Opera North’s musicians and refreshments from Town Halls whilst perusing the brochures hot off the press, before submitting your subscription form.Free entry.

Dewsbury Collegians presentSister Act!Wed 13th to Sat 16th June 7.15pmNot to be missed - “Sister Act”, the feel-good smash hit musical based on the Whoopi Goldberg film.Tickets from £12

1980s Rewind Party NightSat 7th July 7.30pm to MidnightDust off your rara skirt, roll up your leg warmers and get the shoulder pads on as the 80s Rewind Party comes to Dewsbury Town Hall this summer. Set in the magnificient setting of Dewsbury Town Hall we’re offering you a fun filled evening of pure 80s music with a large dancefloor and cabaret style seating. Dance the night the away with our DJ and Live Singer playing all the 80’s classics, enjoy a hot gourmet buffet and strike a pose in our 1980s themed Selfie Photobooth!Tickets £22.50

COMING SOONThe World Famous Elvis ShowFeaturing Chris ConnorSat 15th September 7.30pmStarring and produced by world renowned Elvis performer CHRIS CONNOR. With his 12 piece live band ‘THE STEELS’, & backing vocals by ‘ The Sweet Harmonies’. A magnificent 2 hour theatre production, recreating 2 popular Elvis Presley concerts. Tickets £25

Derek AcorahLove, Life, LaughterFri 16th November 7.30pmTickets £20

Hollywood Glamour Christmas Party NightsSat 8th, Fri 14th and Sat 15th DecemberRed Carpet Arrival, 3 Course Meal, Photobooth and Disco til lateTickets from £33.95 per person

TOWNHALLS

How to buy ticketswww.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk

New Central Box Office Telephone Number: 01484 225755

Booking FeesPlease note that as of 1st May 2017 a booking fee of £1 per ticket will be levied on all Kirklees Town Halls tickets with a face value of £12 or more. This decision is not one that has been taken lightly. This will enable us to continue to support a wide range of local events and activities in an increasingly financially challenging climate.

Thank you for your continued support of Kirklees Town Halls. By coming to see performances and shows at the Town Halls you are continuing to support us in the most positive way possible.

DEWSBURY TOWN HALL Wakefield Old Road Dewsbury. WF12 8DG T: 01924 324501

CLECKHEATON TOWN HALL Telephone sales T: 01274 335030

HUDDERSFIELD LIBRARY Princess Alexandra Walk Huddersfield. HD1 2SU T: 01484 223200

HOLMFIRTH TOURIST INFORMATION Holmfirth Library, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH T: 01484 223200

VENUE HIREFor further details on our venues please visit our website or email townhall.bookings@kirklees.gov.uk

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Kirklees Town Halls

@KirkleesTownHlswww.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk

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