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Guys and Dolls
Guys and Dolls is a classic and one of the greatest musicals ever written.
First performed on Broadway in 1950, it’s now a period piece but Frank Loesser’s songs such as “If I Were a Bell”, “Luck Be a Lady” and “A Bushel and A Peck” are hard-wired into our memory banks and can still make us laugh and occasionally cry. The songs crackle with delicious lyrics and memorable melodies and the book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows is as sharp-witted now as it was 73 years ago.
Based on two short stories from the twenties and thirties by New York writer Damon Runyon, it tells the intertwined love stories of Nathan Detroit & Miss Adelaide and Sky Masterson & Sarah Brown.
Throw in the likes of Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Harry the Horse, and Big Jule - and the characters of Runyan’s New York make the leap from page to stage without missing a beat.
This production promises a joyous evening of vitality, energy, and pure pleasure.
Nightly at 7:30, except Sat 14th 2:30, no performance on Sun 15th.
Ilkley Playhouse
Tickets £8-£17
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Rob Newman - Live on Stage
Fresh from his BBC Radio 4 series Rob Newman On Air, the award-winning comedian’s new show is a stand-up epic that goes from cave paintings to car-free cities to ask: Who are we? Where are we going? And how do spiders fly? Rob Newman tells a story of how dancing in step saved prehistoric humans and how new scientific discoveries may help us take the right steps to a life after oil.
Recommended age 14+.
King's Hall and Winter Garden
Tickets £19.50
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The Rob Dylan Band
The Rob Dylan Band is the UK’s greatest tribute to the music of Bob Dylan. Formed by a group of musicians who bring their own unique and dynamic interpretation to the music of one of the world's greatest songwriters our ‘Rolling Thunder Revue” show takes you on a journey through Dylan’s most popular songs.
Ilkley Playhouse
Tickets £10
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Stagefright Comedy Club
Frontlining this event is Matt Richardson, a brash but self-deprecating, multi award winning comedian, delivering every memorable punchline with an irresistible twinkle. His TV credits include Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Celebrity Juice, Pointless Celebrities, and Dancing on Ice. He also has his own critically acclaimed show on Virgin Radio. Joining him is Masai Graham, twice winner of the Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe Award and former UK Pun Championship winner. Expect puns, one liners and dizzying wordplay. Also performing is Percy Savage, a middle class Cumbrian with a plethora of inventive and effortlessly rib-tickling perspectives. And Eddy Midgley, an endearing chap in his early twenties making sense of the bizarre world of grown-ups with devastating comedic aplomb. This is all fabulously compered as usual by Anthony J Brown.
Ilkley Playhouse
Tickets £14
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Three Women
Three Women, two children, one story….
Given what is happening in the world this is a play of our time.
Set in present day and post World War 2. The audience is immersed in the personal lives and dilemmas facing three female characters.
We follow the stories of Kardy, Gisella and Erika as they make difficult decisions that despite risking everything they know, might change their lives forever.
Not to be missed. This is outstanding storytelling. There is pathos, nostalgia, and some laughter. You will leave feeling uplifted and inspired.
Performances 7.30pm, plus 2.30pm on Saturday 12 Feb.
Ilkley Playhouse
Tickets £5-10
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Lucy Porter - Wake-Up Call
A brand new stand-up show from the TV and radio favourite. As heard on Radio 4’s The News Quiz and The Now Show and seen on Would I Lie to You, QI and Live at the Apollo.
Wake-Up Call is a show about revelations, realisations and epiphanies - both large and small. Subjects covered include: Bin collection schedules, the novels of Jean Rhys, cats, school fair booze tombolas, the Scottish Enlightenment, pressure washers and Huel. It’s an exuberant, silly show with some wisdom sprinkled on top.
Recommended 16+
King's Hall and Winter Garden
Tickets £20
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Henry Blofeld: My Dear Old Things
In My Dear Old Things, Blowers recalls his days as a young England hopeful, how an Eton bus knocked him off his stride - and his bike - recoiling from a career in the City to work as a cricket journalist before finding his way into the TMS box.
King's Hall and Winter Garden
Tickets £24
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Abba Tribute Evening featuring the Kiss The Teacher
Abba Tribute Evening featuring the Kiss The Teacher, ABBA tribute band.
In aid of The Principle Trust Children's Charity. The Trust's 100% donations policy ensures every penny raised directly benefits the children and their families.
Join Kiss The Teacher as they perform all of ABBA’s greatest and most memorable hits in their 100% ABBAtraction show.
Ticket price includes supper.
Craiglands Hotel
£24.95
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Jon Palmer Acoustic Band
Based in Otley, this high energy, folk, roots and rock and roll band is best described as “exploding out of the same box as The Pogues, The Saw Doctors and The Waterboys.” They have a great reputation for finishing off the night in a joyful, energetic and chorus filled way.
Ilkley Playhouse
Tickets £10
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The Story of Guitar Heroes
One of the UK’s premier live concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.
Featuring talented world-class musicians and state-of-the-art video projection, the show journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll through to the most creative and inspirational guitar heroes of the modern era.
Renowned for its highly versatile musicianship, The Story of Guitar Heroes recreates the unique sounds of each guitar legend with incredible accuracy, utilising no less than 30 different authentic guitars.
Expect classic hits from legends including Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, Van Halen, Slash and many more!
King's Hall and Winter Garden
Tickets £27.50
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The Comedy Store - Ilkley
With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as one of the premier names in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. Age guidance 18+.
King's Hall and Winter Garden
Tickets £17
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Simon Brodkin – Screwed Up!
Fresh from his sold-out, critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and becoming the most viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok, world-famous prankster and Lee Nelson creator Simon Brodkin is back with an outrageous new stand-up show. Recommended age 14+.
King's Hall and Winter Garden
Tickets £24.50
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Thank You For The Music
The hugely popular show, combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by an all-star cast that’ll have you thanking ABBA for the music again and again!
Record-breaking movies, smash-hit West End musicals, chart-topping albums and singles – ABBA’s incredible legacy now lives on in concert with this all-new spectacular show.
ABBA hits: Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme,Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All, Thank You for the Music, Take A Chance on Me, Honey Honey, Ring Ring.
King's Hall and Winter Garden
Tickets £28-31
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Judy and Liza
Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli are back together again thanks to a sensational musical experience, Judy and Liza.
This dazzling production tells the turbulent tale of Hollywood’s biggest stars against the backdrop of their infamous 1964 London Palladium concert. West End stars Emma Dears and Helen Sheals belt out their most famous hits with uncanny resemblance, bursting with elusive star quality. Featuring live performances of Cabaret, Maybe This Time, The Trolley Song and The Man That Got Away to name but a few. The audience are taken on an emotional rollercoaster journey as we discover the uncanny parallels between some of Judy and Liza's most iconic songs and their own personal lives. Spend an evening with the mother and daughter who really did put the ‘show’ into showbiz.
King's Hall and Winter Garden
Tickets £27
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Following a week long 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, the 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!
King's Hall and Winter Garden
Tickets £30
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Gordon Buchanan - 30 Years In The Wild
After a sell-out tour last year, Gordon Buchanan is going back on tour. One of the most prominent wildlife presenters and filmmakers working today, Gordon’s journey is a remarkable story to tell.
Having produced some of the most popular wildlife programmes on the BBC, we have been able to
see his incredible passion for the animal kingdom and the unique ability he has for presenting such
hidden animal worlds to an audience.
Gordon will be taking a look back at his incredible 30 years working both behind and in front of the
camera. This will be a rare opportunity to discover what has driven his career and what are his most
favourite wildlife encounters.
King's Hall and Winter Garden
Tickets £28
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Hal Cruttenden: It's Best You Hear It From Me
Hal Cruttenden comes to King's Hall for the first time.
After 21 years and 224 days Hal's back being single. But it's all going to be fine. Instead of getting the therapy he clearly needs, he's made a cracking show about it. He's lost enough weight to almost get his wedding ring off and, while he may be flying solo, he's far from alone; he's got his grown-up daughters, his dogs and his divorce lawyer. The fickle finger of fate has turned Hal's life upside down but he's sticking a finger right back at it.
King's Hall and Winter Garden
Tickets £21
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