From award-winning tribute acts to spectacular musicals – there is something for everyone at the Theatre Royal this summer.
Highlights include a critically-acclaimed play showcasing the life of Oscar Wilde, a Dolly Parton tribute act endorsed by the Parton family herself, and Wakefield Youth Music Theatre’s adaptation of jukebox musical ‘The Band’.
To find tickets for all these shows, visit: https://www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/whats-on
5. The Gasps and Giggles Show - June 13
Hosted by the master of magic, Darren Mac, and the maker of mischief, Andy Floss, this show is jam-packed with amazing magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, and crazy circus skills. Photo: High Jinx Entertainments
6. The Simon & Garfunkel Story - June 24
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the their greatest hits. Photo: MLM Concerts Ltd
7. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) - June 25 to June 27
The worldwide comedy hit returns with a brand-new, updated version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), a fast, furious and gloriously absurd sprint through all of the Bard’s tragedies, comedies and histories. Photo: Mark Senior
8. She Was Walking Home - June 29
She Was Walking Home is a new performance shaped from the real experiences of 33 women living, working and studying in Yorkshire. In this powerful piece of testimonial theatre, Next Door But One shares stories of fear, harassment, anger, resilience and, ultimately, hope, to ensure the right voices continue to be heard. Photo: Next Door But One