Varna International Ballet – Swan Lake

From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.

From Odile, the temptress in black tulle as she seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision to the spellbound purity of the swan queen, Odette as she flutters with emotional intensity, the dual role of Odette/Odile is one of ballet’s most unmissable technical challenges.

For The Love

LIMF Academy presents FOR THE LOVE – a one-night-only gathering where creativity meets communion and collaboration becomes performance.

For this singular evening, five pairs of LIMF Academy alumni unite, blending their voices, visions, and energies to unveil five never-before-seen works created for the love of the craft.

Featuring powerful collaborations between:

• KOJ & Astles• Tee & Michael Aldag• Ni Maxine & Immi Dash• Tonia & two blinks, i love you• Amber Jay & Bethane

BOST Musicals Present: Follies

 

Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s enduring musical is a glorious tribute to the golden-age of American Vaudeville.

 

 

On the eve of the demolition of the Weissman Theatre, its former showgirls and stars gather in its decaying auditorium for one last reunion. Older, wiser and with experiences beyond the glamour of the stage, memories are shared, old numbers are performed and lives become entwined once more as old flames reunite and reignite.

Where would the road you didn’t take have led?

Featuring iconic musical theatre anthems… Broadway Baby, Losing My Mind, I’m Still Here, In Buddy’s Eyes, Too Many Mornings.

First performed on Broadway in 1971, winning the Tony Award for Best Score, and most recently revived to critical acclaim at the National Theatre, this legendary musical has been performed across the world with stars such as Imelda Staunton, Diana Rigg, Elaine Paige, Mandy Patinkin, George Hearn, Carol Burnett, Elaine Stritch, Eartha Kitt, Bernadette Peters, Tracie Bennett, and more…

BOST Musicals is one of the city region’s most respected amateur companies.  This production is their first in a new 5-year residency hosted at the Playhouse. 

 

The Take That Experience

 

As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That Experience  mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised Take That tribute act.

With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’.

This incredible show features hit after hit from Take That’s career spanning three decades – from classic 90s hits through to their most recent triumphs. Songs include Pray, Relight My Fire, Patience,  Shine, These Days, Rule The World and many more.

The show also features the one and only “Robbie Williams” who brings alive songs such as ‘Angels’, ‘Rock DJ’ and ‘Candy’ to an already explosive show!

This show is a must for any Take That fan as the boys don’t just give you a night you’ll Never  Forget… they give you The Take That Experience!

 

Southport Christmas Spectacular

Our friends at Your Southport are kicking off the festive season in style with Southport Christmas Spectacular!

Southport town centre is set to get festive with a huge kids party and non-stop entertainment throughout the day.

Enjoy a jam-packed live show in the Town Hall Gardens with some of your favourite children’s characters, such as Bluey and Bingo, Peppa Pig, and K-Pop Demon Hunters. Cast members from The Atkinson’s Beauty and the Beast pantomime will be performing at 3pm! Stick around to get pictures with the characters at intervals, enjoy stalls and activities, and experience the brand new Musical Light Show too.

Elsewhere, there’s lots of fun taking place at Southport Market and Santa will be arriving at The Atkinson too!

To cap off a great day in Southport, head to The Grand for their annual Big Switch On event and enjoy DJ’s, choirs, and some festive food and drink.

See the full schedule of events here: yoursouthport.com/christmas/christmas-spectacular

Ice Age Adventure Live

 Brace yourselves for a mammoth mission in the frozen world of Ice Age Adventure Live! Journey back in time to meet incredible prehistoric animals in the coolest family show this side of the arctic circle!  

 Join our fearless explorers as they trek through snow-packed valleys, outwit sabre-toothed surprises, and make friends with the COOLEST CAVEMEN, even bringing back some extinct DODO friends for the ride! 

 This icy adventure is sure to knock your snow boots off! Help our heroes save the WOOLLY MAMMOTH by joining in with the frosty fun in this live theatre show at The Atkinson.

After the show, get up close like never before and meet your prehistoric pal; the POLAR BEAR! 

This mammoth fun-filled family day out is the frozen tale you’ll never forget! 

 So grab your snow boots and stomp back in time with Ice Age Adventure Live! 

Lieven Scheire: Artificial Intelligence

Discover the show that combines science and side-splitting comedy with Lieven Scheire! 

 

 Get ready for a night of laughter and mind-expanding insights with Lieven Scheire, Belgium’s beloved science-comedian. Dubbed the “secret love child of Stephen Fry and Dara Ó Briain,” Lieven makes the mysteries of science both hilarious and accessible. 

 

With a background in physics and razor-sharp wit, he explores everything from Artificial Intelligence to the cosmos—delighting audiences across Europe with his unique blend of intellect and charm. 

 

A sell-out sensation in Belgium and the Netherlands, Lieven’s English-language debut at the Edinburgh Fringe was a runaway success. He’s since wowed UK audiences at the Barbican, Oxford, Cambridge, and the ‘Pint of Science’ tour. In 2026, he’ll be touring across England, bringing his celebrated show to even more curious, comedy-loving fans. 

 

Lieven is also the creator of Nerdland, Belgium’s leading science brand, featuring a hit podcast, best-selling books, and the country’s biggest science festival. His mission: make science fun, engaging, and for everyone. 

 

“An excellent theatre show that provides insights into the spectacular evolution of A.I. with great flair.” 

— Focus Knack ★★★★ 

 

“So intelligent and well-read that I expect Google to make a takeover bid for him soon.” 

— De Morgen 

 

Don’t miss out! 

 

Join the growing UK audience discovering Lieven Scheire—a show that will leave you laughing, enlightened, and inspired. 

Round the Horne: 60th Anniversary Tour

Round the Horne: 60th Anniversary Tour

“Oh, Mr Horne! How bona to vada your dolly old eek!”

From the producers of the UK tour of Hancock’s Half Hour comes another radio comedy classic live on stage.

From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a bigger radio programme in Britain than the ground-breaking Round the Horne. For half-an-hour every Sunday afternoon, audiences of up to 15 million people would gather around the wireless to listen to Kenneth Horne and his merry crew get up to all sorts of mischief.

With its infamous movie spoofs and hilarious regular characters such as Rambling Sid Rumpo, Charles and Fiona, J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock, and Julian and Sandy, Round the Horne was one of the biggest and best radio comedy shows of all time, and still endures today, 60 years on.

So come and take a step back in time to the BBC’s Paris Studios and experience this comedy classic live.

Original scripts by Barry Took and Marty Feldman

Compiled and Directed by Tim Astley

Reviews:

★★★★★ – London Theatre 1

★★★★ – London Theatre Guide

★★★★ – Live Theatre UK

★★★★ – The Wee Review

★★★★ – Surrey Advertiser

“a superb evening’s entertainment and I left the theatre wanting more” – Robin Strapp, British Theatre Guide

“I laughed so much… I was in danger of being led out of the theatre” – Linda Kirkman, Scene One

“a must-see show for fans of 60s humour” – Bona Ruocco, London Theatre Guide

Comedy Club 4 Kids

It’s a comedy club, right, but for kids. Also any adults who enjoy a swear-free hour with the international circuit’s best stand-ups and sketch acts. Non-patronising. Pure awesome.

Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits!

Taking the stage will be Andrew O’Neill (MC), improvisers Comedy Sportz and musical comic Duncan Oakley.

A decade later, the company has expanded from one London residency to being countrywide, running shows and workshops all over the UK from Peebles to Portsmouth, even producing a book on how to write and perform stand-up.

The show is family friendly, but without any patronising idiocy. In fact, it’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of heckles like “why is that your face!?”

Please note: Layout has been changed to rows of chairs. Seats will be allocated on arrival.

Reviews:

“Comedy Club 4 Kids has stand-up sets from grown-up, high-quality acts who perform their usual sets, just without the swearing or rude bits.” – The Independent

‘A highlight for children… giving them a taste of some of the biggest names in comedy with the fun, rowdy feel of a real comedy club.’ – The Guardian

‘The perfect way to entertain the whole family.’ – Three Weeks

‘The ethos is just right’ – The Daily Telegraph

‘This show was great!’ – The Scotsman

Age 6+

Ray Quinn: A Swinging Christmas

Join the sensational Ray Quinn – star of stage and screen, and a No.1 platinum-selling swing artist – for an unforgettable evening of festive cheer!

Backed by his incredible big band, Ray will bring the magic of the season to life with timeless Christmas classics and smooth swinging hits.

Don’t miss this dazzling festive spectacular that’s guaranteed to get you into the swing of Christmas!