From award-winning comedians and impressive tribute acts to powerful performances and haunting spooktaculars – there is something for everyone at the Theatre Royal this month.
Tickets for all shows can be bought via: https://www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/whats-on
5. Beyond The Barricade - October 9
Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is back for 2025. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences return over and over again for more than 25 years. Enjoy numbers from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, West Side Story, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon, Hamilton and many others, with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables! Photo: ShowPlanr
6. Arrival: The Hits Of Abba - October 10
Calling all ‘Dancing Queens’ - get ready to embark on a musical journey back to the 70s where disco reigned supreme and ABBA ruled the charts! Arrival – The Hits of ABBA’s multi award-winning show is returning in 2025 following sell out shows in more than 30 countries worldwide. Experience the outstanding celebration and timeless smash-hits of Sweden’s sensational pop group live on stage, featuring first-class vocals and musicianship, authentic replica costumes and fantastic interactive video footage. Photo: Prestige Productions
7. A Tribute To The Carpenters - October 11
The original Carpenters tribute is back with a brand-new show for 2025! Featuring Gordy Marshall’s, The British Carpenters, starring the fantastic Sally Creedon as Karen Carpenter and with an incredible cast made up of musicians straight from London’s West End. Join us for one very special night, on top of the world, to create a dream come true, celebrating the legendary music of the Carpenters. Photo: Entertainers
8. Black Is The Colour Of My Voice - October 13
Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live, Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks redemption after the untimely death of her father. She reflects on the journey that took her from a young piano prodigy destined for a life in the service of the church, to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement. Photo: Seabright Live Ltd