From award-winning tribute acts to spectacular musicals, from TV stars to puppets – there is something for everyone at the Theatre Royal in 2026.
This year, highlights include TV personality, and West End star, Denise Van Outen visiting the theatre, a K-Pop party featuring hits from the Netflix smash ‘K-Pop: Demon Hunters’ and the return of the theatre’s beloved annual pantomine.
To find the full list of what’s on at Wakefield’s esteemed theatre this year, and to find tickets, visit: https://www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/whats-on
13. Tales From Acorn Wood - March 14 to March 15
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. Packed full of catchy songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this show promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages. Photo: Norwell Lapley Productions
14. Gala Night: 40 Years Reimagined - March 21
Celebrate 132 years of Theatre Royal Wakefield and 40 years since its triumphant return to the stage. Once a cinema and bingo hall, the beloved building was saved and reopened with a gala performance in 1986. The theatre will host a glittering night of performances from past and present alumni, many who are now stars of the stage honouring the legacy and future of the theatre. Photo: Theatre Royal Wakefield
15. The Dinosaur That Pooped - March 31
Adapted from the number one best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a great time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Photo: Mark Thompson Productions Ltd
16. Rapunzel - April 1
The award-winning Immersion Theatre will present a hair-larious and exciting retelling of the family favourite, complete with a laugh out loud script, catchy songs, audience interaction, and stunning production value including dazzling costumes and animated scenery. Photo: Immersion Theatre