Victoria Theatre

Sandra Whiteley's Starburst 2008 Showcase

Performance:

Saturday 10 May 1pm and 7pm

Showcasing the talents of over 200 students through song, dance and original drama, featuring hits from Swing to Pop to Soul and Country...

Tickets £14.00, £12.00, £10.00 & £9.00 Discounts available.

David Essex

Performance:

Tuesday 13 May 7.30pm

Relive the magic of this national treasure, when he performs his favourite hits together with tracks from his latest album.

Tickets £22.50 & £20.50

Halifax Symphony Orchestra

Performance:

Saturday 17 May 7.30pm

A Night At The Opera (with the Overgate Hospice Choir)

Featuring Calderdale's very own West End star Emma Williams along with Geoff Walker, this evening's programme showcases popular overtures, choruses and arias from the world of opera.

Table service will be available in the stalls.

The Zombies & The Yardbirds in Concert

Performance:

Sunday 18 May 7.30pm

Rock legends The Zombies (Colin Blunstone, Rod Argent, Keith Airey, Jim Rodford) and The Yardbirds (Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty, Ben King, John Idan & Billy Boy Miskimmin) perform their phenomenal hits in Halifax.

Tickets £24.50 & £22.50

Barney Live, The Lets Go Tour

Performance:

Saturday 24 May 4pm
Sunday 25 May 11am and 2pm

Barney's friends BJ, Riff and Baby Bop have accidentally broken their toys, Barney takes the little dino's to a marvellous magical toy factory where they toys can be repaired by the Imagination Machine. A colourful show packed with song, dance and fun!

Tickets Adults £11.00, Children £10.00 Family tickets available.

Dr Bunhead's Volcano Head

Performance:

Wednesday 28 May 2pm

TV's most extreme scientist (Brainiac, Blue Peter...) delivers 100% live, explosive science. Dr Bunhead reveals his most spectacular and outrageous experiments ever, in his quest to create a volcano live on stage.

Tickets £11.00 each. Discounts and family tickets available. Groups of 10+ receive one additional seat free.

Dick & Liddy's

Performance:

Friday 30 May 8.30pm

Comedy in the Green Room Bar.

Tonight experience the sharp wit of Alun Cochrane, Matt Blaize and Kevin Bridges.

Tickets £9.00 (£8.00 discounts).

Mr Men And Little Miss - Sports Day Fun

Performance:

Sunday 1 June 2pm

It's the last day of term at school and for the Mr men and Little Miss that means one thing..., it's sports day. Join us for this brand new, fun-packed show.

Tickets £9.00, Family tickets available.

Glitz, Blitz & 70s Hitz

Performance:

Tuesday 3 June 7.30pm

Starring Showaddywaddy, Sweet, Rubettes, featuring Alan Williams.
Performing their many hits including Under the Moon of Love, Hell Raiser and Juke Box Jive, three classic bands will transport you back to the 70s and an era of sensational glam rock.

Tickets £21.00 & £19.00

Ken Dodd's Happiness Show

Performance:

Saturday 7 June 7pm

Come and enjoy a fun-filled variety show for all the family, with jokes and songs celebrating more than 50 hilarious years of 'Happiness' with The Squire of Knotty Ash!

Tickets £18.50, £17.50 & £15.50

Birmingham Stage Company presents: Terrible Tudors & Vile Victorians

Performance:

Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 June

• Terrible Tudors
  Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday at 10.30am, Thursday at 1.30pm, Friday at 10.30am and Saturday at 7pm.
• Vile Victorians
  Wednesday at 1.30pm, Thursday at 10.30am, Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 2.30pm.

We all want to meet people from history the trouble is everyone is dead! Prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories. Using actors and groundbreaking 3D special effects, these two astounding shows bring historical figures and events alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

Terrible Tudors From the Horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and lies) about the torturing Tudors. Watch out for the Spanish Armada as it sets sail into the audience! The Vile Victorians Can you escape the misery of the mines or the filth of the factories? Do your best to dodge the rotten railway and prepare for the Charge of the Light Brigade.

"The latest sensation on the theatrical block", The Times

Tickets £11.00 and £9.00. Family tickets and discounts available.

Dick & Liddy's

Performance:

Friday 20 June 8.30pm

Comedy in the Green Room Bar

An unmissable night of stand-up with Rob Deering, Carey Marx and Lloyd Langford.

Tickets £9 (£8 discounts).

Summer Prom

Performance:

Saturday 21 June 7.30pm

Halifax Choral Society, conducted by John Pryce-Jones

With special guest choir Bradford Festival Choral Society and the world famous Black Dyke Band, featuring a special version of Karl Jenkins' popular Mass for Peace: The Armed Man. There will be some very special Band numbers and the massed choirs will show their impressive paces in true summery style. Remember your flag for the finale!

Tickets £25.00, £18.00, £16.00, £15.00 and £8.00. Discounts available.

Roy Chubby Brown

Performance:

Tuesday 24 June 7.30pm

The King of controversial comedy is back! In his trademark patchwork suit, he will surprise, amuse and astonish you with his brand new material. If you are easily offended please stay at home!

Tickets £20.00

Singing For Fun Festival

Performance:

Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 June 10am and 1pm

A showcase for school children from all over Yorkshire to share in their music making!

Tickets £3.00

Dance 4 All present: Keep Dancing

Performance:

Saturday 28 June 2.30pm and 7pm

Over 400 children participate in a spectacular evening of imagination and dance.

Tickets £8.00 and £7.00. Discounts £5.50 (Tickets will be on sale from the Theatre on 12 May).

Dick & Liddy's

Performance:

Friday 25 July 8.30pm

Comedy in the Green Room Bar. It's going to be fantastic night of mirth with a line-up of world-class comedians.

Tickets £9 (£8 discounts).

Dick & Liddy's

Performance:

Friday 29 August 8.30pm

Comedy in the Green Room Bar. Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a rip-roaring night of comedy!

Tickets £9 (£8 discounts).

Paddy McGuiness Plus You Live

Performance:

Wednesday 1 October 8pm

A night of great comedy with this hugely popular comedian. For his latest show Paddy will be inviting special guests from the area to be his new support act. Log on to his website for further details www.patrickmcguinness.co.uk

Tickets £18.50 and £16.50. The show is not suitable for under 16 years of age.

Frankie Boyle Live

Performance:

Saturday 11 October 8pm

From BBC2's Mock The Week, comedy's hottest property Frankie Boyle will be performing all the best bits in his hit live show.

Tickets £17.50

Status Quo

Performance:

Sunday 12 October 7.30pm

Pictures; 40 Years of Hits! One of Britain's best-loved bands is back with their legendary brand of rock!

Tickets £31.50 plus £1.50 booking fee per ticket.

CBEEBIES at the Theatre, Let's Play

Performance:

Friday 17 to Sunday 19 October (Friday at 4.30pm, Saturday at 11am and 2pm and Sunday at 11am)

A fun filled musical adventure with your favourite friends from CBeebies. Come on…let's play!

Tickets Adults £14.50 and Children £12.50. Discounts and family tickets available.