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'How Soon Is Now?' will visit the Theatre Royal next month.

Hunger Games actress to star in new musical visiting Theatre Royal next month

Here's what's on at the Theatre Royal this autumn.

What's on: All the shows taking place at Wakefield's Theatre Royal this autumn

Peter Bleksley will visit the Theatre Royal on his new tour.

Former undercover detective and 'Hunted' star to visit Wakefield's Theatre Royal

The Band at the Theatre Royal.

Review: The Band at Wakefield's Theatre Royal is a smash hit

A new adaptation of Private Peaceful will visit the Theatre Royal later this year.

Private Peaceful to visit Theatre Royal on new national tour

The Theatre Royal have announced four returning panto favourites for their 2026 pantomime.

TV star to reunite with Wakefield panto favourites for 2026 production

A performance of 'She Was Walking Home' will take place at the Theatre Royal later this month.

Women’s safety to take centre stage in new Theatre Royal Wakefield production

Totally Tina takes place on Friday, June 5 and stars Justine Riddoch and her cast as they pay homage to the legendary singer.

Award-winning Tina Turner tribute show coming to Wakefield's Theatre Royal

Here's what's on at the Theatre Royal this summer.

What's on at Wakefield's Theatre Royal this summer

Students from the Theatre Royal Performance Academy.

Theatre Royal engages thousands through learning and participation scheme

Take That musical 'The Band' coming to Wakefield's Theatre Royal this summer

Here's what's on at the Theatre Royal this spring.

Here's what's on at Wakefield's Theatre Royal this spring

Denise van Outen will visit the Theatre Royal on her new solo tour.

TV and West End star to visit Wakefield next week

Colin Baker will star in 'Sherlock Holmes and The Sign of Four' at Wakefield's Theatre Royal.

Doctor Who actor to star in Sherlock Holmes adventure at Theatre Royal
A Doctor Who timelord will star in a Sherlock Holmes adventure at the Theatre Royal later this month.
Kara McKune

Theatre Royal Wakefield will celebrate 40 years since its reopening as a venue providing entertainment and live performances for audiences.

Theatre Royal celebrates 40 years with show-stopping gala performance

'K-Pop Party' will visit the Theatre Royal for two shows in February.

Live concert experience featuring viral K-pop hits to visit Theatre Royal

Denise van Outen to bring one-woman show to Wakefield's Theatre Royal

Here are some of the Theatre Royal's 2026 highlights.

What's on: The best shows taking place at Wakefield's Theatre Royal in 2026

Events taking place in the Wakefield district in 2026.

What's on in Wakefield 2026: 13 upcoming events not to be missed

The movie filmed scenes at Wakefield' Theatre Royal. (Image Credit @Sky UK)

Trailer for Sky's Christmas movie ‘Tinsel Town’ filmed in Wakefield drops

Last chance to vote for your Wakefield District Unsung Heroes of 2025

Here are all the shows taking place at the Theatre Royal this October.

What's on: All the shows taking place at Wakefield's Theatre Royal in October

Omid Djalili will visit Wakefiled on his critically acclaimed 'Namaste' tour.

Award-winning comedian to visit Wakefield's Theatre Royal on new national tour

An award-winning Sir Tom Jones tribute act will visit Wakefield's Theatre Royal in October.

Award-winning Sir Tom Jones tribute act to visit Theatre Royal next month

'Showstopper! The Improvised Musical' will visit the Theatre Royal on September 17.

Olivier Award-winning show to visit Wakefield's Theatre Royal later this month
An Olivier-award winning show will visit the Theatre Royal later this month.
Kara McKune

Here are all the shows taking place at Wakefield's Theatre Royal this month.

What's on: All the shows taking place at Wakefield's Theatre Royal in September

Highland Harmony will visit the Theatre Royal this October.

X Factor stars to headline Scottish music celebration at Theatre Royal

Chris Hannon and Sam Nixon will return to the Theatre Royal stage later this year.

Sam Nixon to reunite with Chris Hannon for Theatre Royal's 2025 pantomime

Dreamcoat Stars will visit the Theatre Royal in September.

Musical extravaganza concert to visit Wakefield's Theatre Royal later this year

Here is what's on at the theatre Royal this summer.

What's on: All the shows taking place at Wakefield's Theatre Royal this summer

'Les Miserables: School Edition', by Powerhouse, will be performed at Unity Hall in July.

New youth theatre company to perform Les Miserables at Wakefield's Unity Hall

The Victoria Stansfield School of Dance will put on their production of 'Bugsy Malone' this weekend at the Theatre Royal.

Dance school to celebrate 50th anniversary with Theatre Royal production

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory cast

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes to Wakefield Theatre Royal

Theatre stage photo by Kyle Head on Unsplash

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes to Wakefield

Milton Jones has cancelled his upcoming Wakefield show.

Comedian cancels upcoming Wakefield show after revealing cancer diagnosis

Benidorm star, Crissy Rock, will bring her new one-woman show to Wakefield in June.

What's on: Benidorm star to bring one-woman show to Wakefield's Theatre Royal

Here's what is on at the Theatre Royal this spring.

What's on at Wakefield's Theatre Royal this spring

Duncan Wood, the awards’ host, at the Foundation’s Unsung Heroes Ceremony 2024 at Wakefield Cathedral.

Time to shine a light on our district's remarkable volunteers

Harry Hill will visit the Theatre Royal, in Wakefield, this May.

Harry Hill to visit Wakefield's Theatre Royal on new tour this spring

Shaun Ryder will visit Wakefield later this March.

Happy Mondays legend to visit Wakefield's Theatre Royal later this month

Milton Jones will visit Wakefield on his tour: 'Ha!Milton'.

Popular TV comedian to visit Wakefield's Theatre Royal this summer

From Britpop icons and dinosaurs to esteemed 'dee-jays' having it large, there's plenty on offer in Wakefield over the next 12 months.

23 incredible events coming to Wakefield in 2025

Dinosaur Adventure Live will visit Wakefield's Theatre Royal in May.

Dinosaur Adventure Live show to visit Wakefield's Theatre Royal

Elvis tribute act, JD King, will visit Wakefield's Theatre Royal in March.

Award-winning Elvis Presley tribute act to visit Wakefield's Theatre Royal

A major Christmas movie will film scenes at Wakefield's Theatre Royal this month.

Upcoming Sky Christmas movie to film in Wakefield's Theatre Royal

Su Pollard will bring her new show, Still Fully Charged, to the Theatre Royal in March.

Su Pollard to bring new one-woman show to Wakefield's Theatre Royal

ATG Tickets are slashing the ticket prices for a number of theatre shows taking place across the United Kingdom in 2025.

ATG Tickets offer slashed ticket prices for a number of theatre shows

Here's what is on at the Theatre Royal in 2025.

What's on: The best shows taking place at Wakefield's Theatre Royal in 2025

Gareth Gates will perform at the Theatre Royal next February.

Pop Idol star to visit Wakefield's Theatre Royal on new Valentines-inspired tour

Mark Thomas

Activist and comedian Mark Thomas brings critically acclaimed show to Wakefield

Hannah Nuttall as 'Cinderella' and Frankie Bounds as 'Prince Charming'. (Image: Robling Photography)

Review: Cinderella at the Theatre Royal, Wakefield

The Theatre Royal's new pantomime will have its first performance next Tuesday.

New pantomime Cinderella begins month-long run in Wakefield this weekend

The show will feature hit after hit from Take That’s career spanning over three decades.

UK's number one Take That tribute act to visit Wakefield's Theatre Royal

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