For those who think that all that’s taking place in the theatrical world in the run up to Christmas is merely pantomime* - think again.
Though we do have a soft spot for the pantomime season (“oh no you don’t”, “oh yes I do”), call-and-response and audience participation might not be your idea of a relaxing night of culture.
Instead, we’ve taken a look across the Yorkshire region to pick out some of our highlights on the cultural calendar, be it classic jukebox musicals, a touch of ballet and dance or just a good old fashioned knees up, belly-laugh-inducing show in the surroundings of a grand theatre.
Many of the shows in question have tickets already on sale through Ticketmaster or ATG Tickets, but for the odd occasion something is not listed on either ticketing website, then our suggestion would be to contact the box office directly to avoid missing out.
Here’s our picks for what to check out across the Yorkshire region before the end of 2024 - and if you think we’ve missed something, let us know in the comments section below.
*Have no fear pantomime enthusiasts - we’ll have you covered soon enough!
Instead, we’ve taken a look across the Yorkshire region to pick out some of our highlights on the cultural calendar, be it classic jukebox musicals, a touch of ballet and dance or just a good old fashioned knees up, belly-laugh-inducing show in the surroundings of a grand theatre.
5. Swan Lake - Imperial Classic Ballet
The magical ballet that even ardent detractors of the artform cannot deny is a cultural touchstone, Imperial Classic Ballet bring their performance to the Victoria Theatre in Halifax on October 17 2024 followed by the Royal Hall, Harrogate on October 27 2024. | Provided
6. Grease
Grease is indeed the word when it comes to one of the original jukebox musicals to win over audiences for many years. A season of the beloved show is set to take place at the Harrogate Theatre from October 23 to 26 2024. | Marc Brenner
7. The Dusty Show
Join sensational vocalist Becci Morrell for an unforgettable evening of wall-to-wall hits and classics spanning the success of Dusty Springfield's life and music. Accompanied by her ten piece band The Echoes, "The Dusty Show" looks to take Wakefield audiences on a magical journey through the decades of Dusty's career with the utmost authenticity, grace, and a stunning vocal performance that is second-to-none when it takes place October 23 at the Matcham Auditorium. Photo: M. McKeown
8. Julian Clary - Curtain Call to Murder
A rare chance to sit down and have a discussion with comedy legend Julian Clary, regarding his latest book "Curtain Call to Murder," is on offer for those in Sheffield with the conversation taking place at the Crucible on October 23 2024. | Andy Hollingworth