From haunting plays to spectacular musicals, beautiful ballets to hilarious comedy nights – there is something for everyone at the Theatre Royal this autumn
Highlights include former Hunted star and Scotland Yard Detective Peter Bleksley sharing untold stories from his most thrilling cases, a motivating talk from former England and Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, and the return of the Theatre Royal’s much-loved annual pantomime.
To find tickets for all these shows, visit: https://www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/whats-on
1. Tthe Nick Ross Orchestra - September 5
Recapture the sounds of a bygone era as the Nick Ross Orchestra presents ‘an unmissable evening of music and song’ – the Classic Big Band Sound of the 1940s & 50s. Photo: Elite Artiste Management
2. Nice! Stories and Rhymes With Michael Rosen - September 12
Poetry legend Michael Rosen celebrates his 80th birthday with a brand-new live show! Michael looks back at a lifetime in poetry, performing beloved classics including Hot Food, No Breathing and Chocolate Cake, along with never-before-heard poems from his new collection, Peas On Your Knees. Photo: Automatic Spaghetti
3. Five Mistakes That Changed History - September 14
Fresh from sold out runs at Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festivals, this smash-hit historical storytelling show tells the stories of five people and how their mistakes changed the world. Photo: Paul Coulter
4. Woodhill - September 15
Pushing the form of documentary theatre and dance, Woodhill is an explosive true story by multi-award-winning LUNG and originally developed with The North Wall. Gut punching choreography and unflinching beats shine a light on the hidden story of HMP Woodhill. Lyrically told in their own words, three families investigate what happened to their boys. Photo: Lung