On Stage
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Tue 13th - Sat 17th November 2018
7.30pm & 2.30pm Saturday Matinee
Main Stage Production
Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money.
Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grand mother’s failing health.
After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together, only to find that this small French town isn’t big enough for the two of them.
Chicago
Tue 20th - Sat 24th November 2018
7.30pm & 2.15pm Saturday Matinee
Main Stage Production
Roxy Hart has always wanted to be a star but can’t quite seem to catch a break.
Things seem poised to change when she is arrested for the murder of her lover.
Roxy decided to become the media’s new darling and begins vying for the spotlight, and the attnention of her lawyer Billy Flynn.
Her idol, nightclub performer and accused double-murderess Velma Kelly begins to fade into the background as Roxy’s fame eclipses hers.
Tickets are only available by ringing 07796 688571 or (ticketor.com)
Comedienne Barbara Nice Raffle!
Fri 30th November 2018
7.30pm
Main Stage Production
Join the Edinburgh Fringe’s favourite housewife Barbara Nice for an evening of proper good fun.
Entrance price includes a complimentary raffle ticket!
Barbara Nice was all-conquering in her four-part BBC Radio 2 sitcom broadcast in March 2017.
Experience this critically acclaimed tip-top character comedy live - from ‘Phoenix Nights’ actress and comedian Janice Connolly.
A playful life-affirming show for all the family including the chance to win a prize off Barbara’s table.
With her enviable track record of garnering five star reviews and sell-out shows, Barbara will put a smile on your face and a spring in your step with this new show about chance and luck.
Dick Whittington
Halifax Thespians
Thur 6th - Sun 8th December 2018
Main Stage Production
A fabulous tale of how dreams can come true but we need you to hiss and boo;
For the nastiest and most vile rat
and a clap and a cheer for the cleverest cat.
Fairy Bowbells and her cockney slang with Fitzwarren and his nautical gang.
Dick Whittington is our hero this time, there’s always one in a pantomime.
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DetailsL.I.F.T. is about ...
launching our beautiful theatre forwards to face a bigger and brighter future. It’s about giving it a much-needed facelift, whether that’s better access or more desirable décor. But it’s chiefly about bringing people together.
Just like in the early days of the Halifax Playhouse where members worked together to build, hone and improve this stunning, listed building, safeguarding and preserving it as a prestigious arts venue fit for purpose and the future.
The Courtyard Café weekdays is open 11.30am - 1.30pm and Saturday matinees as publicised for individual productions.
Entrances via front of Playhouse - follow the signs and from the car park at the rear of the building.
Courtyard Cafe,
King Cross Street,
Halifax, HX1 2SH
Phone: 01422 - 349780