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Get the latest scoop on concerts and gigs, festivals, family events and everything else that’s happening in Calderdale. Browse our events guide to discover what’s on today, what’s on this weekend, and more things to do this month.

Sat
22

22 Oct 2022 - 22 Oct 2022
Halifax Playhouse
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Theatres & Entertainment

Comedy Unleashed on Tour

7.30pm Comedy Unleashed is the UK’s free-thinking comedy club. After selling out shows in London, they bring their refreshing brand of humour to Halifax. Enjoy a night of top comedians who have stopped worrying about twitter mobs and censorship. Their motto: “If it’s funny .. it’s funny. Enjoy” Line-up: Headliner: Tony Law with Scott Capurro,

Price: £17 – £20
Comedy Unleashed on Tour

Sat
29

29 Oct 2022 - 29 Oct 2022
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Theatres & Entertainment

Dave Gorman: Powerpoint To The People

7.30pm Dave Gorman, the man behind Dave TV’s hit show Modern Life Is Goodish as well as Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure, is back on the road and appearing at the Victoria Theatre Halifax with a brand new live comedy show, Powerpoint To The People The 'high priest of the comedy Powerpoint talk' (The Times)

Price: £29.25
Dave Gorman: Powerpoint To The People

Thu
03

03 Nov 2022 - 03 Nov 2022
Halifax Playhouse
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Theatres & Entertainment

Doing Shakespeare

7.30pm Following a critically acclaimed London run, DOING SHAKESPEARE now goes on tour. Six actors performing six different plays will do Shakespeare as Shakespeare has never been done before. David Spicer’s hilariously mad Shakespearean mash-up will have you rolling in the aisles and the Bard turning in his grave. ‘A hilarious, farcical comedy of errors:

Price: £12.50 – £14.50
Doing Shakespeare

Tue
08

08 Nov 2022 - 12 Nov 2022
The Viaduct Theatre
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Theatres & Entertainment

Shakers Under New Management

Age recommendation 14+, strong language Written by John Godber & Jane Thornton Directed by john Godber The double BAFTA winning partnership bring their writing skills to the classic play Shakers, sister play to Bouncers. The high street might be struggling to get back to normal but the Shakers bar is under new management and they

Price: £19 – £21
Shakers Under New Management

Sat
26

26 Nov 2022 - 26 Nov 2022
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Theatres & Entertainment

Omid Djalili: The Good Times Tour

8pm After experimenting with a Zoom gig where he got muted by 639 people and a Drive-in gig where Omid witnessed an audience member get out his car, attach a hose pipe to his exhaust and feed it through the window; multi award-winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili is now where he belongs, on a stage

Price: £26.75
Omid Djalili: The Good Times Tour

Wed
07

07 Dec 2022 - 07 Dec 2022
The Piece Hall
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Theatres & Entertainment

Comedy with Lea Roberts & Friends – at The Piece Hall

8pm-11pm Halifax’s very own stand-up star Lea Roberts headlines night of jokes and laughs. He hosts and performs at the best major sporting events, hosts award ceremonies and performs in the best clubs all over the UK and abroad. For one night only expect warm and engaging comedians bringing their mix of stories and observations, with

Price: £14
Comedy with Lea Roberts & Friends – at The Piece Hall

Thu
08

08 Dec 2022 - 08 Dec 2022
The Piece Hall
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Theatres & Entertainment

The Comedy Store – at The Piece Hall

7.30pm-9.30pm The world-famous Comedy Store is bringing its trademark stand-up comedy show to The Piece Hall this December.  Expect the very best and brightest stars of the UK comedy circuit to deliver the kind of belly laughs that have made this the leading brand in hilarity for over 40 years. (18+) Information This event takes

Price: £15
The Comedy Store – at The Piece Hall

Sat
10

10 Dec 2022 - 02 Jan 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Christmas in Calderdale, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Family, Theatres & Entertainment

Sleeping Beauty – the Spellbinding Family Panto

Start times: various Tickets from: £18 Come and join the Victoria Theatre Halifax for the magical family friendly pantomime Sleeping Beauty this Christmas. When the wicked fairy Carabosse’s evil curse causes the princess to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into an enchanted sleep can anyone rescue her from the magical slumber before

Price: £18.00
Sleeping Beauty – the Spellbinding Family Panto

Mon
12

12 Dec 2022 - 12 Dec 2022
The Piece Hall
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Theatres & Entertainment

Barbara Nice – at The Piece Hall

7.30pm-8.30pm Barbara Nice is heading to The Piece Hall for a festive shindig complete with raffle, tombola and mince pies. Join her in a bumper bundle selection box of seasonal fun with all the trimmings. Created by award-winning comedian and theatre director Janice Connolly, Barbara Nice is the overenthusiastic housewife alter-ego of Birmingham-based performer Janice, who

Price: £13
Barbara Nice – at The Piece Hall

Thu
02

02 Feb 2023 - 02 Feb 2023
The Grayston Unity
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Comedy, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Theatres & Entertainment

Wiskham Dandy Comedy Club at Grayston Unity

Doors 8pm. Tickets £7 advance from the bar or See Tickets. As part of Independent Venue Week.. 4 comics and and a compere! £7 adv (tickets from the bar or Seetickets). Headliner: Harriet Dyer As seen on The Russell Howard Hour and Comedy Central Live. “Harriet Dyer was one of the stand out superstars at

Price: £7.00
Wiskham Dandy Comedy Club at Grayston Unity

Thu
16

16 Feb 2023 - 16 Feb 2023
Square Chapel Arts Centre
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Accessible, Comedy, Theatres & Entertainment

Masie Adams

Fresh from Live at The Apollo, A League of Their Own, Mock The Week, and The Last Leg, Best Newcomer nominee Maisie Adam is back with her new show ‘Buzzed’. Rammed with witty observations, high-octane energy and some right good jokes. This high-energy show promises to be better than whatever else you had planned (unless

Price: £16.20
Masie Adams

Thu
23

23 Feb 2023 - 25 Feb 2023
The Viaduct Theatre
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Theatres & Entertainment

Bouncers

7.30pm (& 2.30pm Saturday Matinee) Multi-award winning global hit Bouncers; tells the story of one night in a Yorkshire disco in the glorious 1980's, told through the eyes of the ever-watching doormen Lucky Eric, Judd, Les and Ralph. All human life is here; the hairdressers, the lads on the pull, the girls on a good

Price: £19 – £21
Bouncers