Hebden Bridge Little Theatre

Why God Created Lesbians by Clare Summerskill
2025-05-10 19:00 - 20:45 UTC | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Why God Created Lesbians by Clare Summerskill
Saturday 10th May 2025
7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Clare Summerskill returns to UK theatres with a brilliant new show for 2025: Why God Created Lesbians
In her brand-new one-woman show, Clare Summerskill attempts to explain the point of the perplexing sexual minority to which she belongs, asking why lesbians exist? Is it to ease the pressure on cat rescue centres? Is it to ensure that Shibden Hall remains a viable tourist attraction? Or is it to write one-woman comedy shows featuring songs, stand-up and storytelling? After decades of field research, she thinks she has the answer.
Expect silliness, satire and self-deprecation from crowd-pleaser Clare Summerskill as she hits the road with her funniest show yet. Clare will share the previously unheard story of the lesbian squirrel on the Ark, forced to take up a complaint about compulsory heterosexuality with Noah himself; and she will finally uncover the Almighty’s real opinion about women-loving-women.
A packed comedy show from ‘one of the funniest women in the country’ (What’s On) with a keen fanbase across the UK (gay and straight!). Clare has previously written for BBC Radio 4’s Weekending and Heated Rollers and toured her shows to theatres in the UK and the US.
Praise for Clare Summerskill’s previous shows:
‘Engaging and Charming’ Time Out
‘A lesbian Victoria Wood’ Woman’s Hour
‘Fantastic show, hilarious, witty, intelligent and moving’ ***** Audience member
‘Gritty, funny comedy – great evening’ ***** Audience member
‘What are you waiting for? Grab your tickets now!’ Diva
For all booking inquiries please contact: claresummerskill@gmail.com | www.claresummerskill.co.uk
TICKETS AVAILABLE

The Flood
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-17 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
AKA Theatre Company presents The Flood
Friday 16th May- 7:30pm
Saturday 17th May- 7:30pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Nunsense 2 - The Second Coming
2025-07-02 - 2025-07-05 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Nunsense 2
Wednesday 2 – Saturday 5 July 7.30pm
Saturday 5 July Matinee 2.15pm
The Little Sisters of Hoboken make a triumphant return to Hebden Bridge. This time round, they’re not on the set of Grease (farewell to Rydell High) but another venue has been found. The ups and downs of a Sister’s life provide comedy gold, and the singing is – well – quite divine, darling!
The production is in the capable hands of Steve Tetlow , choreography is with Jane Fletcher , and the musical director is Steve Tetlow .
A team of the highest experience, who can guarantee a great show.
TICKETS AVAILABLE

Last Dance on the Riveria
2025-07-09 - 2025-07-12 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Last Dance on the Riveria by Chris Berry
9th – 12th July 2025
Last Dance on the Riviera is the first of several new plays from Chris Berry Theatre. The story opens with the marriage of David and Heloise Talbot in 1912, then jumps forward to the glitzy Côte d’Azur in 1934. David is caught between British and other spy agencies as they attempt to outwit each other, sowing the seeds that will eventually lead to World War Two. As loyalties shift and battle lines are drawn, David has to decide who can be trusted, as a ghost from his past threatens everything he has believed.
‘This will end in hurt and death. These things always do.’
Directed by Sharon Old
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
£15 (£12 concessions)

Powerful
2025-07-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Powerful
A comedy cabaret cocktail by one woman who thrives on live connections with YOU. What’s it about? Grabbing life by the t**ts and creating your own narrative. A solo show for people who love feeling part of a community, with song, dance, story-telling, poetry, puppetry, and a sprinkling of burlesque!
“…a person at the very top of her game, doing everything she can to be the very best she can – it was a privilege to witness that. She was funny and clever, and vulnerable and wise all in the same few minutes”
Nick Yardley
Saturday 19th July
19h30-20h30
*approx one hour duration
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THE CHRIS IRVIN CONCERT ORCHESTRA presents 'A Concert of Light Classical & Popular Music'
2025-07-20 19:30 - 22:00
THE CHRIS IRVIN CONCERT ORCHESTRA presents ‘A Concert of Light Classical & Popular Music’
Join us for an evening concert of Light Classical and popular music at the Hebden Bridge Little Theatre.
Sunday, 20th July, 2025 – 19:30 to 22:00
Tickets available here!

Story Magic Presents: Summertime Specials
2025-08-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Different Dates – Different Shows!
60 minutes of Magic, Puppets, Fun, & Audience Participation!
Wednesday 13th August – Seaside Magic Show
Thursday 28th August – Circus Magic Show
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre – 2pm
All tickets – £5 (per show).
Tickets available in person or over the phone at Todmorden Information Centre 01706 818 181 (no booking fee) or via Story Magic Theatre (small booking fee)

LipService presents Funny Stuff
2025-10-25 19:30 - 21:10 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
LipService presents
Funny Stuff
Written & performed by Sue Ryding
Sue Ryding is one half of legendary comedy duo LipService. In 2022 her comedy partner Maggie Fox died, and Sue was left with a shipping container full of stage props, costumes, wigs, hats, shoes, sheep, you name it. This show looks at all the “stuff” we accumulate, hoard and hate to let go. In this humorous and creative response to grief, Sue struggles to part with a life-sized stuffed sheep, a badger onesie, some ruby slippers, a sinking bog, Charlotte Bronte’s knickers and a host of soft toys. Touring anecdotes are combined with archive footage from LipService shows. Not all the items will be making it back up the loft ladder, so the audience is invited to take something home. Come along and help Sue on her journey of letting go.
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Halloween!
2025-10-31 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Boooo!
A fun filled magic and illusion variety show for families at October half term 2025

11am & 3pm
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre
Children £8 / Adults £10
Prize for the best fancy dress!
Tickets available over the phone or in person from Todmorden Tourist Information Centre (01706 818 181) – no booking fee –
or online via Story Magic Theatre – small booking fee.
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Out In The Valley presents an LGBT+ Panto 'Cinders - not the girl you thought she was' by Binx
2025-12-11 - 2025-12-13 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Out In The Valley presents an LGBT+ Panto ‘Cinders – not the girl you thought she was’ by Binx
Thu 11th December 2025 – Sat 13th December 2025
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, West Yorkshire, HX7 8EE
Set in the fair Yorkshire town of Hebden Bridge, this outrageous adult pantomime features a talented cast and crew of local LGBT+ folk. Expect stunning costumes, surprising plot twists, and gloriously gender-bending , camp old nonsense! It’s a festive treat with a generous sprinkling of queer fairy dust – oh no it isn’t…oh yes it is!
Suitable for ages 16+
TICKETS AVAILABLE!

Aladdin!
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-28 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Coming this December – Aladdin!
A magical pantomime for all the family.
24th December – 11am
26th December – 3pm
27th December – 11am & 3pm
28th December – 11am & 3pm
Ticket prices
Adults: £11
Children: £9
Tickets are available over the phone or in person from Todmorden Information Centre on 01706 818 181 (no booking fee)
or from Story Magic Theatre (a small booking fee applies).

Stand Up Comedy Night!
2026-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Eventbrite presents…
Stand Up Comedy Night!
Featuring:
Paulus Scott
Gavin Lilley
Leah Francisco
Get ready to laugh till your sides hurt with the hilarious comedians at Stand Up Comedy Night in Hebden Bridge!
TICKETS AVAILABLE – £25
18+ only

Gary Meikle: Yer Maw
2026-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Gary Meikle: Yer Maw
Friday 13 March 2026
Doors Open: 19:00
Starts: 19:30
Once known as a just promising comedian, Scotland’s Gary Meikle has climbed the ranks turning into an international sensation. With his captivating stage sets and online social media rants, Meikle has drawn crowds at clubs around the world including the UK, Dubai, Spain, and soon the United States. Appealing to all audiences, Gary’s real-life, comedic storytelling has been the biggest attribute to his success, and has resulted in over 150 million video views online in just five months.
Tickets available now!
https://www.garymeikle.com/
18+ only.
Refunds will not be made for anyone under 18.

Bindweed
2026-03-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Bindweed, a play by Martha Loader
A Rise & Howl Production
Directed by Paul Chewins
Sat 21st March 2026
7:30pm
“Thursdays, curry night. Curry and a pint for a fiver. Go at five thirty, home by ten. Beat my mum up for a while. Bed by ten thirty.”
In a run-down community centre, four men convicted of domestic abuse offences gather each week in a last-chance programme to keep them out of prison. Leading them is Jen, a former police officer with her own secrets and scars.
Bindweed is a shattering and darkly funny play about responsibility and rehabilitation, which looks at what can be done to tackle abuse at its root and asks whether accountability can ever truly lead to transformation. This powerful, intimate exploration is theatre at its most compelling; not just a play but a conversation society desperately needs.
This is an amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
Tickets Available
