Jacqui Dankworth, the imaginative, moving, and adventurous vocalist in concert with her stellar group of musicians. Already established as one the country’s leading jazz vocalists, Jacqui’s live concert showcases her unique versatility and effortless mastery of a wide spectrum of genres, drawing on jazz, folk, soul and blues, as well as her acute sensibility as a songwriter and lyricist.

 Had I not been sitting about three feet away from the action, I would have suspected some kind of electronic trickery because the arrangement was so complex, the timing so nifty and Ms Dankworth’s vocal control so exquisite"

Dave Gelly, The Observer

"One of our finest singers, regardless of category”

The Sunday Times

 “Makes almost any material sound special”

The Guardian

"The most magnificent voice"

Paul O’Grady

Aliens love underpants in every shape and size but there are no underpants in space, so here's a big surprise... you thought they came to Earth to try to take over the planet - but no, they simply want to steal your pants.

Come and meet the cast and Aliens from the show!  you may may nominate one 20minute slot between the two performances for a cast meet-and-greet (where time allows)

Come dressed up as your favourite alien from the book or just make one up!

Top television comedian Jimmy Tarbuck swaps The London Palladium for  Lancaster Grand

Tarby, as he is known to millions of TV viewers, is one of the country’s most evergreen performers and a master of light entertainment. 

Having successfully spent more than 40 years in the notoriously fickle world of showbusiness, Jimmy Tarbuck has hosted numerous television shows, variety shows, chat shows and game shows and his cheeky grin and boy-next-door charms have won him fans far away from his native Liverpool.

However, Tarby is at his best in front of a live audience and during his date in (town) he will be sharing anecdotes, demonstrating his quickfire wit and thoroughly entertaining the audience in a show which promises comedy for grown-ups rather than adult comedy.  

During the entertaining evening, Tarby will be using photos and video footage to take audiences on a nostalgic trip down memory lane with a wealth of hugely funny stories and anecdotes ranging from being at school and in the same class as John Lennon to playing golf with Bing Crosby.

POSPONED. NEW DATE TO BE ADVISED

When Gyles Brandreth set out to find the secret of "How to be Happy" he started in Las Vegas and ended up in the psychiatrist's chair. What he discovered about who gets to be happy and how, plus other useful lessons picked up along the way from Frank Sinatra, Frankie Howerd, and The Queen among others, provide the essence of a unique one-man show that should make you laugh and could change your life.

Award-winning raconteur, Just A Minute regular and One Show reporter Gyles has recently appeared on QI, Countdown, The Matt Lucas Awards, Have I Got News For You, Countdown and Desert Island Discs.

‘Urbane, witty prince among charmers. Joy. Deep deep joy.’ ***** (Scotsman)

‘A must-see show … a stand-alone comic.’ ***** (Ed Fest Magazine)

‘Incredibly funny, wildly indiscreet.’ (Daily Mail)

‘Gyles Brandreth has a serious talent for making people laugh.’ (Daily Mirror)

www.gylesbrandreth.net www.oscarwildemurdermysteries.com

Purveyors of Cool swing into town with
The Greatest Music of the 20th Century

Wonderful memories - totally live show - successful worldwide
Frank Sinatra - Dean Martin - Sammy Davis

Every song a classic - Come Fly with Me, Volare,
That’s Amore, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles,
Mack The Knife, and many more of your favourites.

The BBC summed it up in one word
MAGNIFICENT!

www.ratpack.biz

Fresh from their 8-week sell-out pantomime in Newcastle Theatre Royal, where they have wowed audiences for the past seven years, CLIVE WEBB and DANNY ADAMS are ready to hit the road with “Cirque Du Hilarious - Daredevils & Clowns”, their new show for 2013.

Dubbed “The Superstars of Slapstick”, father and son Clive and Danny’s particular brand of lunacy runs throughout the show, causing chaos on stage and screams of laughter from all the family. With a full supporting cast, of dancers, singers & brilliant Circus acts, Circus Hilarious is like no other Circus.

Described by What's On Stage, “The multi-talented duo’s mixture of slapstick, magic and humour had the audience in the palm of their hands from the moment they took to the stage” and the Express & Star wrote, “Hilarious by name – hilarious by nature - the audience participation …. literally had tears rolling down my face”.