5 of the best
Your guide to events you must not miss this week
Victorian Artisan Market at Shibden Hall
Shibden Hall, Halifax, April 2 to April 4
Head to the lawn at the front of Shibden Hall to enjoy some shopping from traders who make and produce unique, hand-crafted artwork and items that are themed around and inspired by Anne Lister, Halifax and Calderdale. Brighouse Theatre Production will also be performing. The event is one of many taking place to celebrate the Anne Lister Birthday Festival 2022. For a list of more festival events see page 31. www.visitcalderdale.com
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Victoria Theatre, Halifax, until
April 2
HAOS Productions, Halifax’s local renowned theatrical company are bringing The Hunchback of Notre Dame The Musical to the Victoria Theatre until April 2.
HAOS Productions are a local charity dedicated to bringing high quality shows to the people of Halifax. Since 1901 they have produced over
160 amateur productions across Calderdale and their performances have been seasonally featured at our most iconic venues including the Victoria Theatre Halifax. Between their Junior and Senior groups, they provide musical theatre training and the opportunity to perform for local residents from the age of eight upwards. Featuring local talented performers and musicians, the group that brought to the Victoria Theatre such memorable productions as Shrek, Hairspray, Ghost, Beauty & the Beast, Chess, Titanic and many more, will embrace that magic all over again and is set to wow audiences new and old. www.victoriatheatre.co.uk
Comedy Afternoon Live
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, April 3, 2.30pm
Comedy Afternoon Live presents a quality line up of two professional comedians alongside your brilliant host and compère Bobby Murdock, on Sunday 3 April, at 2.30pm.
Described by Peter Kay as a very funny fella, Archie Kelly is best known for his portrayal of Kenny (Dalglish) Senior in the award winning Peter Kay’s Phoenix
Nights. Ignacio Lopez has been wowing audiences internationally with his individual style and high gag rate since 2010. A frequent headliner and MC at top comedy clubs all over Europe, Ignacio also regularly performs at corporate functions, private shows, military gigs, sports dinners, arts centres and festivals. www.hblt.co.uk
Fiddler on the Roof
Halifax Playhouse, to April 2 The All Souls’ Amateur Dramatic Society is all set to perform Fiddler of the Roof at Halifax Playhouse next week. The celebrated and much loved musical is packed with show-stopping songs including the hits ‘If I Were A Rich Man’, ‘Tradition’ and ‘Matchmaker’. Performances will be at 7.15pm Monday to Friday and a Saturday matinee at 2.15pm. www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk
Paul Merton’s Impro Chums Victoria Theatre Halifax, April 5, 8pm
Paul Merton, Richard Vranch, Suki Webster, Mike McShane and accompanist Kirsty Newton are back on the road in 2022 and will be stopping off in Halifax on April 5. The collective improvisational experience embodied in the Chums is a joy to behold. They flex their improvisational muscles to delight and entertain audiences in this country and abroad.
Victoria Theatre, Halifax, April 7, 7.30pm
The world’s most famous Beatles tribute band is returning to The Victoria Theatre on Thursday, April 7 at 7.30pm - and you could WIN tickets to the show. The Bootleg Beatles continue to draw critical acclaim across the globe with their flawless recreation of the greatest songbook in history.
Tracing the Fab Four’s journey through the swinging 60s, every tiny detail is forensically observed from their authentic stage wear and instruments to their witty Beatle-banter, mindbogglingly accurate vocal impersonation and uncanny look-a-like.
With a little help from their own orchestral ensemble, and featuring a special set of songs from the Let It Be LP, this show is an absolute must-see for Beatle-maniacs of all ages.
The Beatles famously turned their back on touring towards the end of their career but The Bootleg Beatles, due to Covid, as with the rest of the industry were forced into an unwanted hiatus. For a band that exists to perform live, and has toured the world constantly since their inception over 40 years ago, it was a bitter pill to swallow.
For Steve White, who plays Paul McCartney in the show and will next year celebrate a decade as a Bootleg Beatle, the Lockdown period meant lots of time to practice. Steve said: “To finally be back touring again is such a joy, firstly it’s great to be back doing what we do, but there’s no words to describe the atmosphere of being on stage performing to an audience that have the same love of the music. What a privilege!”
The Courier and our Calderdale sister titles have teamed up with the Victoria Theatre to run a competition where we are giving away two pairs of tickets to the show. To enter, simply answer the following question:
What is the name of the musician who plays Paul McCartney in the show? Email your answer to newsdesk@halifaxcourier. co.uk - including your name and daytime contact details before noon onApril 5. Please include the subject line Bootleg Beatles competition. The winner will be notified by noon on April 6.
Normal JPIMedia competition rules apply. For full terms and conditions, visit www.halifaxcourier. co.uk.
And to book tickets for the show visit www. victoriatheatre.co.uk.