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When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, she has no idea her life is in danger! When Stella wakes up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell her what has happened. But not everything Alberta tells her turns out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own awful Auntie!
Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn't having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that is something is getting closer, so they're going to stay up...until 2:22...and then they'll know.
Recommended age: 12+
Ready To Raise A Little Hell?Two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere became the biggest folk heroes in all America. They craved adventure—and each other. Their names were Bonnie and Clyde. Fearless, shameless, and alluring, this award-winning production has garnered a mass following, much like the infamous pair themselves, and now they are set to take your city by storm. Discover the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation.
Frankie Goes To Bollywood is a breathtakingly colourful journey of romance, epic songs, and spectacular dance - inspired by real stories of British women caught in the spotlight of the biggest film industry in the world. Frankie never wanted to be a star, and after a chance encounter with a director, she finds herself transported to the ruthless world of Bollywood. As she climbs the sparkling staircase of stardom, Frankie must confront what she is willing to do for fame and fortune.Can she stay in the Bollywood family and still be true to herself?Amidst the heroes and villains, ornate costumes and sweeping sets, get ready for this tale of being British in Bollywood.
Recommended age: 8+
Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn't quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight. This "Funny, outrageous, touching" (Daily Telegraph), musical sensation is to be experienced by all the family and not to be missed!Funny, fabulous and feel good, Everybody's Talking About Jamie features an all-star cast including West End sensation Ivano Turco as Jamie, musical theatre icon Rebecca McKinnis as Margaret, star of the stage Sejal Keshwala as Ray, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie wonder Talia Palamathanan as Pritti WITH X-Factor winner and legend Sam Bailey as Miss Hedge AND Strictly Come Dancing royalty Kevin Clifton as Hugo/Loco Chanelle.
No under 5s - Parental Guidance advised, contains strong language and sexual references
Based on Ian Fleming’s timeless story for children and later made into the famous 1968 film, in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we meet absent-minded inventor Caractacus Potts who restores a broken-down old racing car with the help of his children Jemima and Jeremy. Soon the family discover the car has magical powers, and along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts,they end up on a fantastical adventure to far off lands. Their heart-warming journey makes Chitty Chitty Bang Bang a fun-filled hit for all the family.
Recommended age: 5+
Will a share of the £18 million jackpot make their dreams come true or their nightmares a reality? One thing's for certain, the win of a lifetime will change the lives, loves and relationships of all the syndicate members...forever.Following on from the huge success of her other stage adaptations; Band of Gold and Fat Friends, The Syndicate marks the world premiere of Kay Mellor's final stage play, which one again demonstrates Kay's unparalleled ability to make us laugh, cry and above all entertain with her wonderful characters and stories. Don't miss your chance to see this jackpot of a productions.
Recommended age: 13+
National treasure, and without doubt one of Britain’s most talented and best loved comedians and performers. There are few stages upon which Billy has not appeared. He’s broken box office records at a number of national theatres including his summer seasons at Blackpool Grand Theatre and his Christmas panto appearances at the Bradford Alhambra Theatre for the past 23 years!Multi award winner, Billy has won just about every comedy award going, including a British Comedy Award, Solo Comedian of the Year and Best Television Comedy Newcomer at the London Palladium. Billy has also performed in five Children’s Royal Variety Shows and three Royal Variety Shows.
Adults 18+ only. Not recommended for children
Welcome to a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular.A world that explodes into kaleidoscopic colour as everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway hits combine with breath-taking circus artistes performing thrilling feats of agility and flair.The biggest hits from your favourite theatre shows are brought to the stage in unique, spellbinding style in an enchanting production that is charming and astonishing in equal measure.
Show content varies dependent upon venue facilities and regulations. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.
The hottest show in the solar system!Taking you back to a time when the music picked you out, shook you up and turned you into someone new...it's the show that defines a decade. Relive the best years of your life - to the greatest hits of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Ultravox, ABC, Depeche Mode, OMD, The Human League, Tears for Fears, The Police, Soft Cell, Japan and many more. You've got the power to know as this indestructible playlist brings you hit after hit, including Don't You Want Me, Gold, Vienna, The Look of Love, Everybody Wants to Rule the World, Tainted Love, True, Don't Go and, of course, Planet Earth...
The world's best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before.After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more?With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin', Hopelessly Devoted to You and You're the One That I Want, this thrilling new version is brought to life by a fresh young cast who bring energy, vitality and passion to this ultimate musical classic.
Not recommended for young children
Already seen by over 14 million people worldwide, this exuberant production, based on the 1992 animated film is filled with unforgettable magic, comedy, breathtaking sets and dazzling costumes. It also features new music, alongside all the smash hit songs by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Friend Like Me, A Whole New World, One Jump Ahead, Prince Ali, and Arabian Nights.Everyone will be enchanted by the timeless story of Disney’s Aladdin, where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite!
Recommended age 6+, no under 3s permitted
Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back in the smash hit show Only Fools and Horses The Musical - direct from a record-breaking four-year sold-out run-in London’s West End - featuring Del Boy, Rodney, Grandad, Cassandra, Raquel, Boycie, Marlene, Trigger, Denzil, Mickey Pearce.With musical contributions from the iconic Chas & Dave, the beloved theme tune as you have never heard it before, and an array of brand-new songs full of character and cockney charm, you’re guaranteed to have a right ol’ knees-up! Only Fools and Horses The Musical is a feel-good family celebration of traditional working-class London life in 1989 and the aspirations we all share.So don’t delay, get on the blower, and get a ticket for a truly cushty night out - only a 42 carat PLONKER would miss it!
Celebrating 40 years of the iconic and chart-topping compilations from NOW That’s What I Call Music, this fun filled evening is bursting with 1980’s hits from Whitney Houston, Wham!, Blondie, and more.Written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans, and directed and choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing legend Craig Revel Horwood, this heart-warming and funny story takes us on an uplifting journey down memory lane.It’s Birmingham, 1989. Two school friends, Gemma and April, are busy with very important business - planning their lives based on Number One Magazine quizzes. Cut to Birmingham 2009 and it’s the most dreaded event of their lives – the school reunion. Drama, old flames and receding hairlines come together as friends reunite.
“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts” So begins the international multi-award-winning musical, Chicago. Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago's slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and the legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago's sexy, sassy score with one show-stopping song after another includes Razzle Dazzle, Cell Block Tango, and All That Jazz.
Oh My Love, My Darling...I've Hungered For Your TouchWalking back to their apartment late one night, a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his beloved girlfriend Molly alone, in despair and utterly lost. But with the help of a phony storefront psychic, Sam, trapped between this world and the next, tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her from grave danger. The movie Ghost is one of cinema's biggest all-time hits. Starring the late Patrick Swayze alongside Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg, it was the highest grossing film of 1990 and won an Oscar for screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin, who has adapted his screenplay for this musical. The international smash hit returns to the stage, featuring The Righteous Brothers' Unchained Melody alongside many more terrific songs co-written by Eurythmics' Dave Stewart.
The New York Times calls it "The best musical of this century." The Washington Post says, "It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals." And Entertainment Weekly raves, "Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award and four-time Olivier winning Best Musical.This outrageous musical comedy from the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and co-writer of Avenue Q and Frozen, Bobby Lopez, follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get.
Age 16+ adult themes and strong language throughout
THE BIG, BOLD and BEAUTIFUL MUSICAL - HAIRSPRAY is BACK ON TOUR!Starring Strictly’s Joanne Clifton (Shrek the Musical, The Addams Family) as the fierce yet fabulous Velma von Tussle. Join big hearted Tracy Turnblad, the spirited Seaweed and his sister Little Inez, heartthrob Link Larkin and the resolute Motormouth Maybelle as they strive to change the world. Hairspray has wowed audiences internationally and still packs a punch with its message of tolerance and the fight against racial discrimination.This fun-filled show is bursting with show-stopping numbers and dizzying dance routines, come join the beat because to sit still would be a crime!Book Now!
Pantomime will be making a magical return to the Alhambra Theatre this festive season with the spectacular new panto adventure, Pinocchio.Comedy sensation Billy Pearce leads the cast as toymaker Geppetto, with his prize creation Pinocchio transforming from the famous puppet to a real boy, whose nose grows every time he tells a lie.Featuring stunning sets and costumes, fantastic special effects and laugh-out-loud comedy, the 2024 Alhambra Theatre panto is guaranteed to be a spectacle!
Relaxed performances Tuesday 7 January 2025, 1pm & 6pm.
Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway - the story of America then, as told by America now. Hamilton has book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is directed by Thomas Kail, with choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire and is based on Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton. Winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, 7 Olivier Awards, the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.
Age guidance: 10+
Bradford Interchange / Bradford Foster Square. The theatre is a ten minute walk from the Interchange and from Forster Square train station. It is a five minute walk from bus stops on Centenary Square. It is across from the National Media Museum and down from Bradford College and University.
There are many car parks located in Bradford City Centre.
For something quick and light before the show, visit the refreshed Circle Café, located on the Dress Circle level.
Restaurant 1914, located on the Upper Circle level of the Alhambra Theatre, is open on performance days at the Alhambra only: matinees from 12noon and evenings from 5pm.
The Alhambra Theatre offers a wide selection of drinks for enjoying before a performance or at the interval. On arrival at the theatre you can pre order your drinks for the interval and avoid having to queue.
For detailed access information please visit the theatre's access page: www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/venues/the-alhambra-theatre/seating-accessibility
Situated in the heart of Bradford city centre, the Alhambra Theatre provides the best in large scale live entertainment, and is regarded as one of the North's premier receiving venues - from ballet and opera to variety and comedy, musicals, along with the popular annual pantomime. This beautiful theatre continues to attract the best in star names and live entertainment to Bradford with many regionally exclusive productions. Regular visits are made by the Royal Shakespeare Company, Northern Ballet, Disney Theatrical, the National Theatre, Matthew Bourne's New Adventures and David Ian Productions. The front of house areas echo the sweeping auditorium with large, airy bars and eateries overlooking Bradford’s City Park. This is exceptionally rare in an old, traditional venue – the Alhambra at over 100 years old combines a sense of history with modern comforts. The stylish purpose built Restaurant 1914 is located on the Upper Circle level, offering stunning views of Bradford’s City Park and a high quality British fusion menu for pre-show dining. The Laidler Lounge VIP bar offers a small number of guests a very special VIP upgrade experience in designer surroundings, with Taittinger champagne on arrival and private restroom facilities. The Alhambra Theatre is popular with customers throughout the Yorkshire region as well as being a source of pride in Bradford.
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