Hebden Bridge Little Theatre

Psychodrama Baby
2025-03-07 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Psychodrama Baby by Mim Goldstein
Friday March 7th 2025
Directed by Leslie Davidoff
Music by Stephen Shulman
Tickets – £10 – available from psychodramababy@mail.com
*Booking Essential*

Sensation - Abba Tribute Band
2025-02-21 19:45 - 22:00 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre
February 21st at 7.45pm.
After their last two ‘sold out’ visits to Hebden Bridge, we simply had to have them back!!
Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe. A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound.
A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed for all age ranges.
The band love audience participation, so you can sing along, clap or even get up and dance.
Please note, this band’s concerts tend to sell out very quickly, so please book your tickets as soon as possible for a great night out.
TICKETS £19.50

Gary Meikle: Neurospicy
2025-02-15 17:00 - 21:30 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Gary Meikle: Neurospicy
Saturday February 15th 2025
Door time: 5:00pm
First Show
Start time: 5:30pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE
Second Show
Start time: 8:00pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE

Agatha Christie's 'A Murder is Announced'
2025-02-03 - 2025-02-08 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre presents A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie
A Murder is Announced is a stage adaptation of the book with the same title by Agatha Christie whose incomparable adroitness and ingenuity gave her the deserved title “The Queen of Crime”.
On Friday 13th, households in Chipping Cleghorn who take the local paper are amazed to see an announcement in the personal column saying that a murder will take place at 6.30 pm at Little Paddocks.
Is it a joke? Is it a game?
Miss Marple, that benign old lady with a mind like a gimlet, is there to find out…
3rd – 8th February 2025
Stage time: 7.30pm
Director: Steve Hirst
Tickets: £9/11
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
© Poster image – Hannah Stow

*Auditions - Accidental Death of an Anarchist*
2025-01-12 18:00 - 21:00
Audition notice
Accidental Death of an Anarchist will be holding auditions on Sunday the 12th of January, from 6pm to 9pm at the Little Theatre.
Auditions will be a selection of scenes from the updated version of the play and through some warm-up games and interactivities.
Cast as follows:
The Maniac – Male/Female – 20+ and someone up for a large, central role requiring energy, timing and physicality
Superintendent – Male – 30/40+
Detective Daisy – Male/Female – 20+
Inspector Burton – Male – 30+
Agent Joseph – Male/Female – 20+
Fi Phelan – Female – 20+
PC Jackson – Female – 20+
If you have any questions, intend to audition or would like to know more, then get in touch through davidhowes1977@hotmail.com and I’ll email you audition materials anon.

StoryMagic Theatre Presents 'Snow White'
2024-12-24 - 2024-12-29 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Snow White
A Magical Pantomime for all the family!
24th December – 11am
26th December – 3pm
27-29th December – 11am & 3pm
At Hebden Bridge Little Theatre
Tickets:
Adults – £10.50
Children – £8.50
Tickets available in person or over the phone from:
Todmorden Tourist Information Centre (01706 818 181)(No Booking Fees)
or
ONLINE

Bah Humbug - A Queerky Christmas Carol
2024-12-19 - 2024-12-21 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
OUT IN THE VALLEY PRESENT
“BAH HUMBUG – A QUEERKY CHRISTMAS CAROL”
By
Sue Frumin
Directed by
Hayley Cartwright
In a mysterious dark and strange valley the chink of profit and scandal lead us to the money making mill of fierce business woman Annelise Scrooge. It is Christmas and the little valley town is shrouded in mud, mist and gloom. But things are about to change as, on Christmas Eve, Annelise is visited by three strange phantoms who will change her destiny forever.
Come with us, on this exotic journey into the past, present and future and meet the ghosts, the geese, a cat and the residents of this quirky town. With far from original songs filched from the internet and a cast of at least 15, playing no less than 35
characters do join us for a creepy, queer-ky, Christmas carol.
Driven by the dream team who brought you last years panto!
Suitable for age 14+
Tickets 12.00 (full price) 8.00 (concession)
TICKETS
Doors open 7pm
Performance from 7.30
May include strobe and flashing light

Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Festival of New Playwriting - 2025
2024-12-18 08:00 - 2025-03-31 17:00 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre festival of new playwriting 2025
The Little Theatre is pleased to announce the launch of a new one act play festival.
Playwrights based in Yorkshire and Lancashire are invited to submit original one act plays with the six winning scripts to be performed at the Festival in August 2025.
Basic rules
Only one script per author will be accepted and each script must be new work that has not been previously published or performed.
Each play must be no longer than twenty minutes long with a cast of maximum three actors and with simple staging requirements (i.e. basic set, lighting, props).
The plays will be judged by a panel of independent judges and performed for three nights over the first week of August 2025.
The plays remain copyright of their authors.
Submission guidelines
So that each script may be judged anonymously, the author’s name should appear on a cover page and not on the script. The cover page must include the following information: play title, word count, name, address, telephone number and email address. Pages must be numbered.
Please double space your piece.
One entry should be emailed to: janetgriffiths55@sky.com
Two entries should be sent to: Janet Griffiths, Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, HX7 8EE
The deadline for submissions is 31st March 2025
Selection Process
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre will appoint the judges who will be chosen for their experience of writing and directing. The judges will read and score each play and the ones going forward to the festival will be the ones with the highest score.
The plays short-listed will be announced at the beginning of June 2025. The results will appear on the Little Theatre website, on our Facebook page and the winning writers will be notified personally.
Production
The Little Theatre will produce the plays to our normal high standard, and the writers will have a chance to have some input into the process.

An Evening of Christmas Entertainment
2024-12-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
An Evening of Christmas Entertainment
December 14th
To complete a wonderful Centenary Year, we are reviving our ever popular Christmas Concert. A nostalgic look back at the eccentricities of past seasonal variety shows will be performed on Saturday December 14th at 7.30 pm.
There will be music from the 1920s played by Chris Irvine’s little orchestra, songs and solo instrumental pieces given by members more often seen acting on stage. Two of Jenny Gore’s quirky sketches featuring single letters of the alphabet will be performed again, and another sketch by Chris Berry will enjoy its premiere to bring the centenary up to the present time. Marvellous magic will be seen amongst all the other acts, to delight and mystify you, and stories and poems will be included amongst the events.
Free Christmas refreshments for all will be available during the interval, and the bar will be open throughout.
This cornucopia of delight can be obtained for the price of £5 at the door, with no reserved seats, so it’s first come, first served.
Doors open at 7pm.
Don’t miss it!

One Man Two Guvnors
2024-12-02 - 2024-12-07 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
One Man Two Guvnors by Richard Bean
2nd – 7th December 2024
Director: Sharon Kelly
TICKETS
You are cordially invited to an evening of fast moving chaos and conundrums, as our protagonist, Francis Henshall (who is easily confused) is appointed by 2 different governors – an upper class twit and a gangster.
His objective is to prevent his Governors becoming aware of each other, while escapades unravel and confusion escalates. Laden with luggage – Francis encounters mischief, madness, mayhem and many more mirthful characters.
Fish & chips and a pint are the endgame for Francis’ troubles, with a little help from the audience.
Will he make last orders?
This modern take on the Italian comedia dell’arte classic ‘Servant of Two Masters’ serves something for everyone.
© Poster image – Hannah Stow

Halloween Spooktacular!
2024-10-31 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre
A fun filled family magic and illusion variety show on October 31st at 11.00am & 3pm.
Children £7 | Adults £9
Prize for best fancy dress!!
For any questions contact:
gillywalker22@gmail.com.

Casting Notice - "A Murder Is Announced" by Agatha Christie
2024-10-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre
An audition/readthrough for our first play of 2025, “A Murder Is Announced” by Agatha Christie directed by Steve Hirst will be at October 20th from 6.30pm.
The cast consists of 7 females, 2 of whom are in their late 60s/early 70s and others from 20 upwards. There are 4 men from 20 upward.
All are welcome!
For any questions contact:
hannahstow@tiscali.co.uk.

Beryl
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-12 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Beryl by Maxine Peake
7th – 12th October 2024 **THURSDAY 10th OCT WITH BSL INTERPRETER**
Director: Neil Lloyd with Ros O’Connor
TICKETS
Beryl Burton OBE – probably the greatest athlete you have never heard of!
Yorkshire wife, mother and world record holding cyclist. Always remaining an amateur she set multiple records in the 1960s, 70s and 80s – many that remained unbeaten for decades and at times even exceeding what the men could achieve.
She went virtually unnoticed in the UK, but was famous abroad. It’s said that if she had been French, Joan of Arc would have been relegated to second place.
Her incredible jaw dropping life story is told by six actors using a script written by the famous actress Maxine Peake.
We are really excited to be able to provide a BSL interpreter for the Thursday evening performance of Beryl.
© Poster image – Stuart Hought

AUDITION - ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS
2024-09-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Casting Call

Auditions will be taking place for our final show of the year – the high energy, farcical ‘One Man 2 Guvnors’ on:

Sunday 22nd September at 7pm.

The show requires 6 Males, 3 females and a small ensemble.

The director, Sharon Kelly has this casting open to all ages 18+ and we are always happy to welcome new faces.

Please note – this is a fast paced, slapstick production, with audience participation. Strong improvisation skills and a willingness to improvise will be required in audition. The audition will be scene selection and not in the form of a read through.

The role of Francis Henshall will require an actor with the above skills and a good level of physical stamina & comic timing.
This promises to be an extremely fun production to be part of and a wonderful way to round off the year.

Character breakdown:

Charlie ‘The Duck’ Clench. Middle age +

Pauline (His daughter) 18-30s

Harry Dangle (a crook) Middle age +

Dolly (Charlie’s assistant) 20s – 50s

Lloyd Boateng (Friend of Charlie) Middle age +

Francis Henshall (The Protagonist) Open age

Rachel Crabbe (1st Master/guvnor) 20s +

Stanley Stubbers (2nd Master/guvnor) 20s +

Ensemble (Taxi driver, waiters etc) Open age

Rehearsals will begin 14th October
There will be NO rehearsals W/C 28th Oct.
Dress Rehearsal Sun 1st December.
Performance – 2nd to 7th December.
Rehearsals will be Mondays & Thursdays with either Tuesdays or Wednesdays (subject to cast availability).
IMPORTANT CASTING INFO: If you wish to audition for One Man Two Guvnors, please inform Sharon by email teaandtoast77@hotmail.com
Please state which character you are interested in so she can send you scripts to look at ahead of time. (Please note: There is no need to learn lines for this audition.)
For further information contact Sharon Kelly (director) at teaandtoast77@hotmail.com

The Boyfriend
2024-06-26 19:30 - 2024-06-29 22:30
Hebden Bridge Light Opera present – The Boyfriend
26th – 29th June 7:30pm with matinee on 29th at 2:15pm £14 + booking fee
TICKETS: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=hebden%20bridge%20light%20opera
07741 460868

A Midsummer Night's Dream
2024-06-17 - 2024-06-22 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare
17th – 22nd June 2024
Director: Jenny Gore
TICKETS
One of Shakespeare’s most popular works, this play combines lyricism, comedy, magic and love in an enchanting and spectacular way. Four young lovers wander through the midsummer forest in a dreamlike state brought on by the magical mischief of Puck from the fairy world of Titania and Oberon. At the same time in the wood, a group of amateur actors are rehearsing a play as an entertainment for the wedding of Duke Theseus and Hippolyta. Bottom, one of the actors, falls victim to another of Puck’s spells when his head is transformed into that of an ass. Mayhem ensues so that the lovers think that they must be dreaming and Puck sums it all up with, “Lord, what fools these mortals be!”
© Poster image – Stuart Hought

Centenary Celebration Open Day
2024-05-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Join us to celebrate our Centenary at our open day!
We’ll be open to welcome EVERYONE into the building from 11 – 3 on May 19th 2024.
You’ll be able to meet our volunteers who will show you around and tell you a bit more about what we do. There’ll be free tea and coffee and the bar will be open. There’s no schedule so feel free to just enjoy a drink and a chat – and if you fancy joining us as a member we’ll tell you all about how you can get involved!

Le Grand Return
2024-05-15 19:30 - 21:00
It’s 1994 and the 50th anniversary of D Day looms. Tommy, Alf and Edwin are incarcerated in Coldrick Nursing Home. In spite of his ever-worsening heart condition, D Day veteran, Tommy, is determined to break out and rejoin his old comrades on the Normandy beaches. But how will they escape… and what will happen along the way? This gentle comedy drama is about love, remembrance, war and peace.
Audience response:
“We were totally entranced…”
“Brilliant! Far better than anything I’ve seen on stage of late.…”
“Blown away by the brilliance of Le Grand Return. Beautiful writing, wonderful moving performances, belly laughs and running gags, tragedy and sorrow of friends lost and sacrifices made. It was a privilege to see it…”
“Absolutely stunned by last night’s performance – talk about an emotional roller coaster! Was superb from beginning to end. It wouldn’t have been out of place on the West End stage.”
“Beautifully expressed, several people near to us were in tears, it was difficult not to join them. I hope many take the opportunity to see Le Grand Return – I urge them to do so. This is truly what theatre is all about.”
TICKETS: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/609899

The Long Road
2024-04-08 - 2024-04-13 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
The Long Road by Shelagh Stephenson
8th – 13th April 2024
Director: Rachel Doyle-Richards

The Long Road was created as a collaboration between Shelagh Stephenson, The Forgiveness project and Synergy theatre, as a hard-hitting and honest exploration of the impact of crime, both on the victims and the perpetrators. The Long Road is a gritty, emotional and at times darkly humorous look at the complexity of responses to bereavement and violent crime.
When eighteen-year-old Danny is fatally stabbed in a random attack his family struggles to find meaning and forgiveness. His mother’s determination to understand the atrocity “no matter the cost” brings her face to face with his killer, forcing the family to confront the bitter senselessness of their loss.
This production intends to combine realistic acting style; showing the complex roles and relationships, with heightened stylisation; highlighting the emotional claustrophobia felt by the characters.

© Poster image – Hannah Stow

AUDITION - Beryl
2024-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
AUDITION NOTICE
Date: 24th March 2024
Time: 7pm
Where: Hebden Bridge Little Theatre
Production Dates: 7th – 12th October 2024
Written and initially performed in Leeds by the actor Maxine Peake – “Beryl” uses 4 actors, 4 bikes, back projections and loads of props to tell the jaw dropping story of the Yorkshire cyclist Beryl Burton. Probably one of the greatest athletes you have never heard of. Holding multiple world records over the 60s, 70s and 80s, her inspirational story is brought vividly to life in this vibrant, moving and uplifting play.
Join director Neil Lloyd for a a brief chat about the play followed by a read through in order to cast the roles.

Hayfever
2024-02-26 - 2024-03-02 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Hayfever by Noel Coward
26th February – 2nd March 2024
Director: Hannah Stow

Judith Bliss, a retired actress, and her author husband David live with their two children Simon and Sorrel in the Berkshire countryside.
A family of self-absorbed bohemians, they pursue a life unconstrained by mainstream values.
Independently of each other, they invite four guests to stay over the weekend.
What ensues is a game of humiliation where the invitees eventually pair off with an entirely different member of the family.
Unable to stand any more of their host’s self-serving behaviour the guests leave the house as quietly as they are able.
Written in 1924 and first produced in 1925, Hayfever was Noel Coward’s first major commercial success, and combines high farce with a comedy of manners.
“…a celebration of abnormality, and at the same time a disquieting study of both the pleasure and pains of not being able to restrain oneself.” (Evening Standard)
© Poster image Hannah Stow

SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP
2024-02-18 13:30 - 16:30, 2024-02-11 13:30 - 16:30 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Two informal and fun Shakespeare workshops will be held with Jenny Gore in the theatre on Sundays February 11th and 18th from 1.30pm until about 4.30pm. They will have some focus on A Midsummer Night’s Dream which will be our June production. Anyone is welcome to attend , whether or not they are wanting a part in the play, as the purpose is to enjoy Shakespeare and dispel any trepidation! Hope to see you there.
For any questions contact:
jengor@talktalk.net.

AUDITION - The Long Road
2024-02-04 19:00 - 21:30 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Join us for our next read through!

Audition/Read Through for The Long Road
When: Saturday Feb 4th 2024
Where: Hebden Bridge Little Theatre
Time: 7pm
Production Dates: 8th – 13th April 2024

When eighteen-year-old Danny is fatally stabbed in a random attack his family struggles to find meaning and forgiveness. His mother’s determination to understand the atrocity brings her face to face with his killer and forces the family to confront the bitter senselessness of their loss, and the conflict their different approach to grieving causes.
Casting will take place at the Little Theatre on Sunday 4th February 2024 at 7pm, where we will read through the play, followed by a short audition process.
Character with ages (as given in script) are below. Please note age is flexible in casting, which will be more focused on believable relationships between roles.
Mary-52- Danny and Joe’s Mother, struggling with the day to day absence of her son. Can’t understand why he was killed. Wants to meet Emma to see if it brings some understanding/sense of peace.
John-age not stated- Danny and Joe’s Father, initially coped with Danny’s death by running, but a knee injury leads him to shut himself off and hit the bottle. Cannot forgive Emma, and harbours deep anger and resentment, doesn’t understand why his wife wants to meet her.
Joe-20 Danny’s brother- struggling with survivor guilt as was with Danny when he was killed. Feels that his parents, particularly his dad, blame him for Danny’s death. Resents his parents inability to see past Danny’s death and support their surviving son.
Emma-18-Danny’s killer- Addicted to drugs and alcohol at a young age, a highly volatile, unpredictable vulnerable young lady, hiding her vulnerability within an aggressive, “bolshy” exterior. Lies as a defence mechanism. Described as a “constantly hyped powder keg of energy”, but also has a highly wicked sense of humour and so ability to pull the comedy from the text is a must.
Elizabeth-30s- Emma’s social worker and family liason. Supports the Pritchard family through the process of meeting Emma and is party to many uncomfortable conversations. Is determined not to let Emma get under her skin and push her away. There is a large degree of interpretation available as to how this role is played, but it is important she is played with deliberate emotional choices.
Hope to see many of you there!
If you are interested in attending/want further information please contact Rachel on wotastar1@hotmail.com or via fb messenger.

Gary Meikle
2024-02-03 18:00 - 22:30
GARY MEIKLE IS COMING BACK TO HEBDEN BRIDGE LITTLE THEATRE!!
SATURDAY 3RD FEBRUARY FOR TWO SHOWS

6PM (doors at open 5:30) AND 8PM (doors open at 7:30)
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM:

6PM – www.seetickets.com

8PM – www.seetickets.com

ABBA Sensation
2024-01-25 19:30 - 22:00 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
ABBA SENSATION

THURSDAY JANUARY 25th 2024 7.45p.m.
After their last sold out visit, we simply had to have them back.
Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe. A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound.
A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed for all age ranges.
The band love audience participation, so you can sing along, clap or even get up and dance. If, however you are ‘too posh’ to join in, then no problem, just rattle your jewellery!!!
Please note, this bands concerts tend to sell out very quickly, so please book your tickets as soon as possible for a great night out.
TICKETS £18.50
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Story Magic Theatre Presents - Dick Whittington
2023-12-29 - 2023-12-31 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Our friends at Story Magic Theatre are back with another magical pantomime for all the family – Dick Whittington!
29th – 31st Dec 2023
Shows at 11am and 3pm on all dates
Tickets £8 children and £10 adults. You can book in person or over the phone at Todmorden Tourist Information Centre – 01706 818181 or go to https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/storymagictheatre

Out in the Valley presents - No Sign of Dick
2023-12-14 - 2023-12-16 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Out in the Valley presents:
No Sign of Dick
An LGBTQIA+ pantomime for anyone 14 years and up!
Dec 14th – 16th
Tickets: £6/£10
Buy tickets HERE!!

The Flint Street Nativity
2023-11-27 19:30 - 2023-12-02 19:30 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
The Flint Street Nativity
By Tim Firth
Directed by Gil Burns
27 November – 2nd December 2023
Mizzis Horrocks’ class of seven year olds is about to perform their nativity play at Flint Street Junior School
for the proud mums and dads – and the occasional social worker. Squabbles arise when Gabriel wants to play Mary,
the Star grumbles he’s not a proper star like they have at NASA, and then the stick insect escapes…
“Tim Firth’s study of infant power-politics is less a cute, end-of-term entertainment than a kindergarten version of the Godfather…” The Guardian
The play contains some swearing so discretion is advised if booking for children.
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Trick and Treat
2023-10-31 | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Story Magic Theatre presents
TRICK AND TREAT
A fun filled magic and illusion variety show for families at half term.
Shows at 11am and 3pm!
Adults £8 Children £6 (babes in arms free)
Tickets available at: www.storymagictheatre.com
