Hebden Bridge Little Theatre

Frankenstein
2023-02-20 19:30 - 2023-02-25 19:30 UTC | Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
Frankenstein
By Nick Dear, based on the novel by Mary Shelley
Directed by Sharon Kelly
20 – 25 February 2023
The power of good and evil is exalted in this powerful adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel.
As we witness the obsessive and frantic mindset of Doctor Victor Frankenstein as he executes the ultimate experiment that combines the forces of mankind against nature. His creature is thrust from the chains of its creator, making its first steps into a bleak, unforgiving world.
Nick Dears adaptation, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller premiered at the National Theatre in 2011 to critical acclaim.

The Roy Orbison Experience
2023-01-20 19:30 - 22:30
The Roy Orbison Experience
January 20th 2023
Performing the songbook of Roy Orbison, including Pretty Woman, Penny Arcade, You Got It, Only The Lonely, I Drove All Night, plus many more hits from his career
The Roy Orbison Experience is a celebration of the music of Roy Orbison, with the amazing vocal talent of Oliver Harris, and with an excellent experienced fully live band of talented musicians. This is guaranteed to be an experience you won’t want to miss. This is not a look-a-like tribute act, but rather a special live performance faithfully replicating the unique unrivalled sound of Roy Orbison.
Doors 6:30pm
Show 7.30pm
Tickets Only £15 each (plus £1.50 booking fee)
Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment! https://www.wegottickets.com/event/557226

Cinderella
2022-12-29 11:00 - 2022-12-31 15:00
This Christmas make a date with StoryMagic Theatre who bring the much-loved fairy tale Cinderella to the Little Theatre. Once again, Katrina and her company will be presenting their particular brand of family-friendly Panto, with a special Toddler Friendly Performance at 11am.
Cinderella runs from Friday 29 December 2022 to Sunday 31 December 2022, at 11am* and 3pm.
*Toddler Friendly Performance
Tickets: £10 adults, £7 children
Tickets available in person or over the phone, from Todmorden Tourist Information Centre
01706 818181 (no booking fees) or via www.storymagictheatre.com (small booking fee applies).

Tales of the Valley
2022-12-16 19:30 - 2022-12-17 22:00
‘TALES OF THE VALLEY’
Friday 16th – Saturday 17th December 7.30pm
The Little Theatre, Hebden Bridge
Please come along to The Out in the Valley Drama Group’s very first ever performance and play.
David and Steve are on their uppers and need to find some money quick- a mysterious stranger arrives as their paying guest . As a consequence, a treasure trove of touching stories unravel.
Join us on a funny, moving and sometimes familiar journey where hopefully, you will recognise some of the references and feel like you are a part of the story.
Written by:
Main plot: David Anthony Kennedy
Vignette: The Keys. Steve Mackay
Vignette: Past Times. Moy Cash. Directed by
Lou Birks
Vignette: A Letter From Vera. Hayley Cartwright
Vignette: Two People Talking. Andrew Husband
Vignette: Cathy’s Daughter. Clare Morrison.Directed by Lou Birks.
As well as some wonderful writing, there are both witty and moving performances from a talented cast including Ben Nicholls as the Narrator and Sue Frumin as Katya.
‘TALES OF THE VALLEY’
Friday 16th – Saturday 17th December 7.30pm
The Little Theatre, Hebden Bridge
Tickets £10 with £6 concessions available from: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hebdentheatre/e-baabva

Twelfth Night
2022-12-05 19:30 - 2022-12-10 19:30
By William Shakespeare, directed by Jenny Gore
5-10 December 2022
If music be the food of love, play on
In Shakespeare’s time, the Festival of Twelfth Night was the night of ‘Topsy Turvydom’. Servants became masters, and masters became servants, boys dressed as girls and women became men for the night. Attitudes on class and gender were turned upside down, providing rich material for the Bard’s subversive wit.
The stage is filled with vividly drawn characters, aristocrats and servants, twins, lovers, musicians and jesters, all in a confusion of disguise, mistaken identity and unrequited love. The result is a wonderful combination of comedy and cross-gender love interest, making the play as relevant now as when it was written.
It will be 59 years since the Little Theatre’s one and only previous attempt at Shakespeare (also Twelfth Night), in 1963. We hope you enjoy this production, and trust it will not be so long again, before the next one!

Comedy Afternoon Live
2022-11-13 14:30 - 17:00
Comedy Afternoon Live is at Hebden Bridge Little Theatre on Sunday 13 November 2022.
On the afternoon’s line up we have:
JoJo Sutherland
Far funnier and more inventive than anyone has the right to expect
Deliciously cruel… the best antidote to mewling rugrats
JoJo Sutherland trained as an actress before becoming a professional stand up in 2002 and can be seen performing in major comedy clubs across the UK & Europe. She has toured with Jenny Eclair and most recently with Tom Stade. Her natural stage presence proves extremely popular amongst many and varied audiences including the armed forces where she remains as one of the few women to go to military bases to entertain the troops.
George Zach
Pulls it off well with a style that is thoughtful and unexpected – Broadway Baby
Accessible, likeable, his jokes are gold and his timing impeccable – The List
Greek born George Zach first moved to the UK to study biochemistry and discovered stand up comedy soon after and has gone on to have a sell out show Greek Tragedy at The Melbourne Comedy Festival and support Luisa Omielan on her ‘Am I right ladies?’ Tour.
And as always, we have your hilarious MC host Bobby Murdock.
Doors 2pm
Show 2.30pm
Ticket Only £10 each
On the door or book online: www.wegottickets.com/event/544100#tickets
Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment!

The Hound of the Baskervilles
2022-10-14 19:30 - 2022-10-20 19:30
By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted by Steven Canny and John Nichols, directed by Mike Bellenie
NEW DATES: Friday 14, Saturday 15, Monday 17, Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19, Thursday 20 October
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most celebrated Sherlock Holmes story gets a gloriously funny makeover.
When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on his estate, with a look of terror still etched on his face, and the paw prints of a gigantic hound beside his body, the great detective Sherlock Holmes is summoned from Baker Street, with Dr Watson in tow, to unravel the mysteries surrounding his death, and investigate the ancient curse of the Hound of the Baskervilles…
‘A masterclass in madcap energy… a fun and fresh Sherlock Holmes romp’
The Stage
‘Wonderfully barking spoof’
Telegraph

Play Write! Festival, 2022
2022-07-28 19:30 - 2022-07-30 19:30
Following on from our successful inaugural event, in 2018, and despite being postponed twice because of Covid, the Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Play Festival finally makes it to the stage.
The four one-act plays selected for the Festival are Angle of Drift by Jonathan Skinner, directed by Sharon Kelly, Happiness is a Journey by John Hill, directed by Katrina Heath, Terminal 1 by Dave Payne, directed by Vaughan Leslie, and Lightning Once by Martin Pursey, directed by Jenny Gore.
All four plays have made it through to the Festival, as finalists in our Play Write! 2020, new writing competition. They are all half an hour or less, original writing, and never previously published or performed.
The Festival takes place, over three nights, from Thursday 28 to Saturday 30 July 2022. The programme features all four short plays, making for a varied evening’s entertainment. Audiences can vote for their favourite play each night, for the Audience Prize. The Judge’s Prize (and Trophy) will be awarded to the overall winner, on Saturday night.
Join us for a feast of new writing!
Tickets: £10 / £8 concessions (not Saturday). Book now, online at https://hblt.co.uk/, or pay at the door.

Nunsense
2022-07-06 19:30 - 2022-07-09 19:30
Hebden Bridge Light Opera Society are proud to present Nunsense, by Dan Goggin, directed by Steve Tetlow, with musical direction by Patricia Yates, and choreography by Janet Fletcher. The show runs from Wednesday to Saturday, 6-9 July, starting at 7.30pm, with a matinee on Saturday, at 2.15pm.
Tickets: £13 (£11 concessions, Saturday matinee only).
Book online: www.ticketsource.co.uk/Hebden-Bridge-Light-Opera-Society or text Sue Lee on 07741 460868.

Things I Know to be True
2022-06-20 19:30 - 2022-06-25 19:30
By Andrew Bovell, directed by Rachel Doyle Richards
20-25 June 2022
The play follows the story of Fran and Bob Price and their four children, over a single year. Each new season contains a crisis, a turning point, tough choices, and the fall-out from those choices.
At the start of the play, the youngest child, Rosie, asks ‘what do I know to be true?’ She is full of doubts, but by the end of the play she has learnt a lot about the world around her. Whilst the children become more confident of their convictions, the parents become less sure.
Things I Know to be True is a deeply intimate drama about family life and conflicts, featuring physical theatre choreography, in the style of Frantic Assembly, to emphasise the emotional connection between the characters.

Comedy Afternoon Live
2022-05-15 14:30 - 17:00
Comedy Afternoon Live is at Hebden Bridge Little Theatre on Sunday 15 May 2022.
The afternoon’s line-up:
Headliner Justin Moorhouse
As seen on Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights.
Justin’s TV and radio appearances have included Alan Davies ‘As yet Untitled’ on Dave, Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights, Max and Paddy, Live At The Apollo, Coronation Street, and Looking for Eric, as well as being a circuit regular, comedian, actor, and undercover vegan!
Laura Smyth
‘A force of nature’
As seen on Jonathan Ross’s Comedy Club
Laura Smyth is making waves on the comedy scene, this working-class East Londoner won the Funny Women Awards in 2019 only 7 months after her first ever stand up gig.
‘Sounds like she has been doing it all her life’
Hosted by hilarious MC Bobby Murdock.
Doors 2pm
Show 2.30pm
Ticket Only £10 each.
On the door or book online: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/542897.
This will be a very popular event Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment!

Wife After Death
2022-04-25 19:30 - 2022-04-30 19:30
By Eric Chapell, directed by Hannah Stow
25-30 April 2022
Comedian and national treasure Dave Thursby has died, and on the day of his funeral, friends and colleagues gather beside his coffin to pay their last respects.
An unfamiliar woman in flamboyant mourning clothes turns out to be Kay, Dave’s ex-wife from before he was famous, causing the guests to wonder if they ever knew the ‘real’ Dave.
Three weeks later, they gather again for the disposal of Dave’s ashes.
The atmosphere is tense, but as more truths are revealed, Dave seems to be having the last laugh, from beyond the grave.
‘… a terrific evening of love and laughter’
The British Theatre Guide

Comedy Afternoon Live
2022-04-03 14:30 - 17:00
Comedy Afternoon Live presents a quality line up of 2 fantastic professional comedians alongside your brilliant host and compère Bobby Murdock, on Sunday 3 April, at 2.30pm.
Described by Peter Kay as a very funny fella, Archie Kelly is best known for his portrayal of Kenny (Dalglish) Senior in the award winning Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights. He has also appeared in a number of popular TV shows such as Peter Kay’s Car Share, Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights, Coronation Street and Max and Paddy’s Road To Nowhere.
‘An endearing stage manner, I laughed so much I got a stitch’ – Chortle
Ignacio Lopez has been wowing audiences internationally with his individual style and high gag rate since 2010. A frequent headliner and MC at top comedy clubs all over Europe, Ignacio also regularly performs at corporate functions, private shows, military gigs, sports dinners, arts centres and festivals.
‘Charismatic with a waspish charm’ – Chortle
Doors: 2pm
Show: 2.30pm
Tickets: £10
Tickets can be bought via the link www.wegottickets.com/WhoDaresGrins
This will be a very popular event. Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment!

The Brothers Grin
2022-03-26 19:30 - 22:00
Antony and Chris Brannick
Two brothers. One piano.
A whole heap of percussion.
An evening of music, humour and satire, featuring Chopin’s rarely performed cowbell concerto’
Saturday 26 March, 7.30pm
Tickets £10 available on the door.
Tickets also available online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/RdiEJKhzXNnT

SKANK
2022-03-23 19:30 - 22:00
SKANK is coming to Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, on Wednesday 23 March, for one night only!
Following a sell-out tour in 2021, this is the last chance to to see Clementine Bogg-Hargroves perform her critically acclaimed one woman show, on its final tour.
Kate could be a successful writer, if she could just concentrate. Instead, she needs to recycle this bean can, shag sexy Gary and stop obsessing about her inevitable untimely death. If you liked Fleabag and Peep Show, this could be for you!
The Times Critics’ Choice at the Edinburgh Fringe 2021, SKANK has received rave reviews:
‘a painfully accurate slice of life’
BroadwayBaby – 5 Stars
‘A constantly funny play’
The British Theatre Guide
‘It’s a gem’
Bouquets and Brickbats – 5 Stars
‘Moving and memorable’
North West End – 4 Stars
Show: Wednesday 23 March, 7.30pm
Tickets: £10/12
Book online: https://www.futureartists.net/skank-the-play-by-clementine-bogg-hargroves-is-touring-in-2022

The Frou Frou Club Burlesque & Cabaret
2022-03-19 20:00
The Frou Frou Club returns to Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, on 19 March 2022.
Lady Wildflower is excited to be bringing Havana Hurricane, Rudy Jeevanjee, Little Peaches, and Stage Door Johnny, and introducing Lola Supernova who makes her long awaited debut.
‘We can’t wait to get back to Hebden Bridge for the first time since early 2020 – where it all started 10 years ago!’
Tickets: £16, via www.thefroufrouclub.co.uk

Comedy Afternoon Live
2022-03-13 14:30 - 17:00
Comedy Afternoon Live presents a quality line up of 2 fantastic professional comedians alongside your brilliant host and compère Bobby Murdock, on Sunday 13 March, at 2.30pm.
Award winning stand up comedian Alun Cochrane has appeared on numerous TV shows including Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Russell Howard’s Good News, Mock The Week, Dave’s One Night Stand, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Have I Got News For You, and 8 out of 10 Cats. Alun is also the co-host of The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio. Alun is a master of observational comedy, and hilarious storytelling.
Andy White is an energetic, confident and daft Brummie who combines silly voices and a mad afro to devastating comic effect. Andy has numerous media appearances including the BBC New Comedy Awards on BBC Choice, Brand Spanking New on BBC Radio 7 and his winning performance on The Weakest Link Comedians Special.
Doors: 2pm
Show: 2.30pm
Tickets: £10
Tickets can be bought via the link www.wegottickets.com/WhoDaresGrins
This will be a very popular event. Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment!

Shazia Mirza: Coconut
2022-03-05 19:30 - 22:00
Following the success of her critically acclaimed recent shows, With Love From St. Tropez, and The Kardashians Made Me Do It, comedian Shazia Mirza returns to Hebden Bridge Little Theatre with her latest show, Coconut, on Saturday 5 March 2022. Nominated for ‘Best Stand Up Tour Show’ in Channel 4’s National Comedy Awards, Coconut takes on the burning (and infectious) issues of our time!
‘What have I been doing this past year? Apart from sitting on the settee in my pyjamas, squeezing my ingrowing hairs whilst watching documentaries on Ted Bundy? I have been staring into space, coming to the terrible realization that maybe my parents were right. I should have listened to them years ago. Why didn’t I?
‘But people keep telling me I’ll be ok because I’m a strong woman. What does that mean? I survived The Island with Bear Grylls – who knew that would prepare me for what was about to come…’
Saturday 5 March
7.30pm
Tickets: £16
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/mtm-productions/t-pjpxde

A Touch of Danger
2022-02-21 19:30 - 2022-02-26 19:30
By Francis Durbridge, directed by Steve Hirst
21-26 February 2022
Max Telligan, a popular novelist, has returned to his London apartment from a business trip to Munich to find his evening newspaper containing a report of his violent death. He subsequently meets a parade of mysterious visitors who seek a pocket sized calculator, threaten him with a poison tipped walking stick and display photographs of his wife in flagrante delicto. Max has, it seems, unwittingly become embroiled in the activities of an international terrorist group!
‘Mr. Durbridge is a master craftsman, with an unequalled record of keeping audiences poised on the edge of their seats’
Daily Telegraph

Comedy night: Gary Meikle
2022-01-22 19:30 - 22:00
The Little Theatre plays host to celebrated comic Gary Meikle, on 22 January 2022. The show starts at 7:30pm (finishing around 10:00pm), and there is a minimum age limit of 16. Tickets can be purchased on https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/all/?keyword=gary+meikle&home=1&hidecancelled=1, and cost £20.00.
‘After his meteoric rise through the ranks, Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle is back with his second tour show, Surreal! A word that perfectly describes Gary’s last twelve months. He started the year performing in comedy clubs, and ended it selling out big theatres in the UK as well as tours in America, Canada and Europe!
‘Not one for mincing his words, Gary has been described as ‘playfully dark’. His cheeky chappie nature and ability to get away with talking about anything will have you laughing at things you probably shouldn’t be! Gary draws material from his own real-life experiences, including his unique family dynamic and his rapid rise to online fame. Quickly putting his audiences at ease, a night of stand up with Gary feels like a night in the pub chatting with friends!
‘Having performed to tens of thousands of people over the past year, Gary has found a new confidence and level of openness on stage, meaning he doesn’t hold back on giving his opinions, no matter how warped! The new show will cover topics such as evolution, social media, how to deal with burglars, single mums, bee sex, small man syndrome and much more. Gary is a fast paced, punchy storyteller who finds the funny in anything!’

Jack and the Beanstalk
2021-12-31 11:00 - 2022-01-02 15:00
After a two year absence, StoryMagic Theatre returns to the Little Theatre this Christmas, with the much-loved fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk. Once again, Katrina and her company will be presenting their particular brand of family-friendly Panto, with a special Toddler Friendly Performance at 11am.
Jack and the Beanstalk runs from Friday 31 December 2021 to Sunday 2 January 2022, at 11am* and 3pm.
*Toddler Friendly Performance
Tickets: £9 adults, £7 children
Tickets available in person or over the phone, from Todmorden Tourist Information Centre
01706 818181 (no booking fees) or via www.storymagictheatre.com (small booking fee applies).

When We Are Married
2021-12-06 19:30 - 2021-12-11 19:30
By J.B. Priestley, directed by Ray Riches
Clecklewyke, a town in the West Riding, 1908. The Helliwells, the Parkers and the Soppitts are highly respected pillars of their community…but not for much longer. Married on the same day in the same chapel, 25 years earlier, they gather to celebrate their Silver Wedding anniversaries, only to discover that the vicar wasn’t licensed. They were never married, and have been living in sin for the last 25 years!
Horrified social embarrassment turns to the realisation that they’re free from the shackles of long, tedious marriages. Home truths are dealt, bullies get their come-uppance, and the hen-pecked are hilariously and most satisfyingly liberated.

Originally included in our abandoned 2020 Season, When We Are Married marks the return to a regular programme, at Hebden Bridge Little Theatre.

The Extraordinary Revelations of Orca the Goldfish
2021-10-21 19:30 - 2021-10-23 19:30
By David Tristram, directed by Jenny Gore
For Henry Smith – actor, comedian, raconteur, sporting hero, leading socialite, business tycoon, secret agent, Casanova and acting President of the United States – life is rarely dull.
For Alice Smith – housewife – life is rarely anything else.
Enter Michel – French waiter – tall, dark and available.
Exactly what happens next, no-one’s quite sure. Except that it involves a rotting melon, a deckchair and a bottle of neck rub.
And only their pet goldfish, Orca, and you, will ever know the true story.

Two gifted actors take on a multitude of characters in this fabulously funny short comedy, which runs from Thursday to Saturday, 21-23 October 2021.
Entry to all performances is free. We are not reserving seats, so just come along!

Comedy Night Live
2021-09-12 20:00 - 22:30
Live Comedy Nights return to Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, on Sunday 12 September, with a quality line-up of 2 fantastic professional comedians alongside your brilliant host and compere Bobby Murdock.
The night’s line-up includes:
Headline Act Stephen Bailey
As seen on Live At The Apollo and Comedy Central.
‘A natural talent for making audiences laugh’
Comedian, TV presenter and writer Stephen Bailey is familiar to audiences for Big Brother’s Bit On The Side, he is making noise on the comedy circuit by being fun, charming and sassy. A skilled improviser, Stephen is ‘annoyingly sharp’ and can currently be seen supporting Katherine Ryan on her UK tour where NO topic is off the table – all done with ‘fantastic natural wit and charisma’.
Nick Doody
‘Some of the best material I have heard in a while, comic genius’
As seen and heard on BBC Radio Four, BBC Two, Channel Four and Comedy Central.
Something of a homecoming gig for local boy Nick, who’s from Hebden Bridge. Nick’s been performing comedy since the 90’s when as a student he got off to a pretty good start by supporting the legendary Bill Hicks, at Bill’s request.
Since then he has performed all over the world: Ireland, France, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands, Dubai, Thailand, Malaysia, Estonia, you get the idea.
MC Bobby Murdock
Bobby is instantly likeable with the ability to take you on a journey with him. A master of short stories and silly jokes.
Doors 7pm
Show 8pm
Tickets cost £10, and are available online, at: www.wegottickets.com/WhoDaresGrins

Light Music for Summertime
2021-08-28 19:30 - 22:00
The Little Theatre Choir and The Chris Irvin Concert Orchestra present a unique evening of light orchestral and choral pieces both old and new, on Saturday 28 August, 2021, at 7.30pm.
M.D. Chris Irvin says this will be ‘a celebration of a reunion of musical forces from Hebden Bridge and the wider region. There will be tunes galore and an opportunity for audience participation!’
Ring 01422 844744 to reserve a seat or for any other enquiries. Tickets also available at the door, price £5.

Open Day
2021-06-26 10:00 - 16:00
The Theatre is reopening! Whilst plans are being finalised to re-launch this autumn, we would like to invite you to join us for an Open Day, on Saturday 26 June. This will be the first chance in a long while for our audience and volunteers to meet up and talk, and hopefully sign up to get involved!
In light of ongoing health concerns, the theatre will be well ventilated, and we would ask you to bring a mask, and observe social distancing.
For further information, contact Katherine Ogden, info@hblt.co.uk.

Big Comedy Little Theatre
2020-03-08 20:00 - 22:30
Canalside Comedy is gearing up for its next evening of comedy, on Sunday, 8 March. Top circuit names Paul Tonkinson and Scott Bennett are joined by newer acts, Liam Pickford and Celya Ab and your host for the evening will be the talented Bobby Murdoch.
Yorkshire man, Paul Tonkinson has long upheld his esteemed reputation as one of the finest stand-ups the UK has to offer. With a unique and distinctive style, Tonkinson is noted for his effervescent physicality and skilful impressions, which bring alive exuberant, tender comic reflections on love, family and the day-to-day idiosyncrasies of 21st century living. A plethora of first-class material, combined with tremendous charm and irrepressible, infectious energy make for a formidable talent.
Liam Pickford has crafted his own unique brand of stand up, mixing cleverly honed material and punchlines with excitingly unpredictable audience interaction. All this, mixed in with a hint of whimsy and clever observations, is delivered in a wonderfully unenthusiastic and grumpy style. It has been said if Stewart Lee, Jack Dee and Morrissey ever had a child together then Liam would be the outcome.
Celya Ab is a most unique emerging talent. Originally from Paris, and of French-Algerian origin, Celya is now residing in the sunny city of Birmingham. Celya’s sharp wit brings a unique look into life as a EU expat living in post-Brexit Britain.
Scott Bennett’s stand up just gets better and better. Already being compared to the likes of Peter Kay, Jason Manford and John Bishop, he’s surely got a bright future. Naturally hilarious, Scott is immediately engaging with his brilliantly worded observations. See him in the intimate surroundings of Hebden Bridge Little Theatre before he starts stadium tours!
Compère Bobby Murdoch is instantly likeable and has the ability to take you on a journey with him. A master of short stories and silly jokes, Bobby has great variation in his show with witty one liners and amazingly funny stories.
Tickets for what is sure to be another great evening of comedy at Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, are already on sale, price £14 (https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/canalside-comedy/canalside-comedy/e-drpxbx). Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm. Sign up to the Canalside Comedy Newsletter for a 10% discount code and find full details of the acts at www.canalsidecomedy.co.uk

Andante Live
2020-03-07 19:30 - 22:00
Andante Live present ‘Times Are A-Changin”
Songs of Peace, Protest and Love
Following their hugely successful performance last year, Andante Live return with a new show in which they revisit the era of Peace, Protest and Love. With more re-imagined songs of the 60’s and 70’s, featuring songs from such artists as Pete Seeger, Ralph McTell, The Kinks, Paul McCartney, as well as Dylan, Baez, Lennon, Simon & Garfunkel, and many more.
Combining the vocal harmonies of Vee Sweeney and Mark Rowson, 16 instruments between them and outstanding musicianship, they perform an uplifting and inspiring show to give you a fabulous evening of music.
Andante Live perform at the Little Theatre, for one night only, Saturday 7 March 2020, 7.30pm.
Tickets are £12, available from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-oomkmm
All you need is love … love is all you need!
More info and to see video visit :- times-are-a-changin

Entertaining Angels
2020-02-24 19:30 - 2020-02-29 19:30
By Richard Everett, directed by Sue Morris
As a vicar’s wife, Grace has spent a lifetime on her best behaviour. Now following her husband’s death, she is enjoying the new-found freedom to do and say exactly as she pleases.
The return of Grace’s eccentric missionary sister, Ruth, prompts some disturbing revelations, which force her to confront the truth of her marriage.
‘a warm, glowing, serious comedy, like an Ayckbourn play finished by J.M.Barrie’ (The Sunday Times)
‘a sure-fire hit’ (London Evening Standard)

Feeding the Darkness
2020-01-24 19:45 - 21:30
‘Art Thou in Darkness? Mind it not for if thou dost, it will fill thee more…’
James Naylor (17th century Quaker)
This 65 minute performance is a result of extensive research into the dark world of state-sanctioned torture and its stark impact on victims, perpetrators, families and those who collude in the ‘process’.
Immersive in style, Feeding the Darkness frames verbatim monologues, and dramatic monologues based on true stories, duologues, poetry and testimonies which challenge our ignorance and avoidance of this sensitive and disturbing subject.
It features such wide-ranging material as the experiences of the mother of Private Lynddie England (court-marshalled for her role in the abuse of Abu Ghraib detainees), that of a Kurdish asylum seeker at an appeal tribunal, and the role of trained medical professionals in state sanctioned torture, amongst many others.
Feeding the Darkness both iterates the Quaker position on torture and encourages us to examine how the UN Convention Against Torture (1965) Article 1 is clearly being abused by UK and world-wide governments.
Feeding the Darkness is on at the Little Theatre, for one night only, Friday 24 January 2020, starting at 7.45pm (doors open 7pm). Tickets are £10, and are available from the Bookcase, Market Street, Hebden Bridge, and from The Little Bird Café, 53 Halifax Road, Todmorden.
This production has been commissioned by Q-CAT (Quaker Concern for the Abolition of Torture) and is raising money for the Survivors of Torture Activity Fund.
To book a performance or for further information please contact: Journeymen Theatre- www.journeymentheatre.com lynnmorris32@yahoo.co.uk mob: 07791210687
