Theatre Archives - The Princess Alexandra Auditorium & Friarage Theatre, Yarm https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on-category/theatre/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:13:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Littlest Yak https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/littlest-yak/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:58:45 +0000 https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/littlest-yak/ This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.  Gertie is great at being THE LITTLEST YAK, with the CURLIEST, WHIRLIEST wool and the GRIPPIEST of hooves for clip-clopping up cliffs. Only, Gertie doesn’t want […]

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This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family. 

Gertie is great at being THE LITTLEST YAK, with the CURLIEST, WHIRLIEST wool and the GRIPPIEST of hooves for clip-clopping up cliffs.
Only, Gertie doesn’t want to be the littlest. She’s in a rush to grow up and be just like THE BIG YAKS. But what if there are some things that only a GERTIE can do?
A gorgeous story celebrating YOU being perfect…just the way you are!
LAStheatre brings The Littlest Yak to the stage in spectacular fashion. 
Join them for a dazzling adventure, into the heart of the Himalayas.
Nominated for a YAKTASTIC 4 OffWestEnd Awards!
Accessibility for shows
  • All wheelchair access must be booked through the box office (can’t be booked online). 
  • This allocation is Stalls Right Row AA, if any are available at the time of booking. Early booking is advisable for all shows. 
  • Allocation is for the wheelchair user and one other person in this row. If your party is larger than two, then you will be required to purchase tickets elsewhere in the auditorium or as close as we can. 
  • The team at the box office will work with anyone on an individual basis for limited mobility seating as everyone’s needs vary, just give us a call and we can help.

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Bingo That’s Bonkers https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/bingo/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:59:11 +0000 https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/bingo-thats-bonkers/ Get ready to experience Bingo That's Bonker's like NEVER before!  We’re ripping Bingo out of the hall and turning it into a wild night of comedy, music, dancing, and yes… even bigger balls!  Expect a high-energy party packed with outrageous games, electric vibes, and seriously awesome prizes. This isn’t just Bingo—it’s a full-blown entertainment explosion! Your […]

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Get ready to experience Bingo That's Bonker's like NEVER before! 

We’re ripping Bingo out of the hall and turning it into a wild night of comedy, music, dancing, and yes… even bigger balls! 
Expect a high-energy party packed with outrageous games, electric vibes, and seriously awesome prizes. This isn’t just Bingo—it’s a full-blown entertainment explosion!

Your party-starters for the night are the legendary Perry Marco and Owen Lewis, spinning non-stop bangers from the 80s, 90s, and today. Get ready to belt out hits from ABBA, shake it to the Spice Girls, and strut your stuff like Beyoncé!

And don’t worry—we didn’t forget the main event… we’re still playing BINGO, just with a lot more glitter, glow, and giggles!

Grab your friends, bring your loudest voice, and get ready for a night you’ll never forget.


This is Bingo—but not as you know it.

Age 18+

Dancing and other fun will happen throughout this show.

WHEN BOOKING YOUR SEATS – PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY EMPTY SINGLE SEATS BETWEEN YOUR BOOKING AND THE OTHERS ON THE SYSTEM, AS THIS SHOW WILL BE POPULAR AND WE CAN'T SELL SINGLE SEATS.



Accessibility for shows
  • All wheelchair access must be booked through the box office (can’t be booked online). 
  • This allocation is Stalls Right Row AA, if any are available at the time of booking. Early booking is advisable for all shows. 
  • Allocation is for the wheelchair user and one other person in this row. If your party is larger than two, then you will be required to purchase tickets elsewhere in the auditorium or as close as we can. 
  • The team at the box office will work with anyone on an individual basis for limited mobility seating as everyone’s needs vary, just give us a call and we can help.

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Express Yourself – The Madonna Show https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/express-yourself/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:13:28 +0000 https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/express-yourself-the-madonna-show/ Celebrating the music of the Queen of Pop, spanning over decades of inspiration and feel good tunes.  Capturing her most iconic looks, featuring the amazing music and vocal arrangements from her live tours like: Express Yourself, Vogue, Like a Virgin, Holiday, Papa don’t Preach, Like a Prayer, Hung up and more. And of course some […]

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Celebrating the music of the Queen of Pop, spanning over decades of inspiration and feel good tunes. 
Capturing her most iconic looks, featuring the amazing music and vocal arrangements from her live tours like: Express Yourself, Vogue, Like a Virgin, Holiday, Papa don’t Preach, Like a Prayer, Hung up and more. And of course some of the incredible dance routines from her stage shows. 
Embarking on her 'virgin' tour, Maria Jaci as Madonna, embodying her energy – always transforming but always staying true to herself, raw, unapologetic, wild and devoted to her audience. The show is a firework of dazzling energy, visuals and feel good vibes. 
Percentage of the ticket sales will be donated to World Vision UK. 
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A LIVE IN PERSON PRODUCTION HELD IN OUR FRIARAGE THEATRE. 


Dancing will happen throughout this show.

If you require wheelchair access seating, then please contact the Box Office as we allocate a specific seating area for this.

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The Pirates of Buccaneer Bay https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/trpirates/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:28:59 +0000 https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/the-pirates-of-buccaneer-bay/ Please note tickets prices are £14 until 31st July. (early bird) All aboard for a swashbuckling adventure like no other! From the award-winning team behind Sleeping Beauty and The Wizard of Oz comes a brand-new family spectacular – The Pirates of Buccaneer Bay! Packed with laughs, thrills, and jaw-dropping surprises, this is the high-seas panto […]

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Please note tickets prices are £14 until 31st July. (early bird)
All aboard for a swashbuckling adventure like no other!
From the award-winning team behind Sleeping Beauty and The Wizard of Oz comes a brand-new family spectacular – The Pirates of Buccaneer Bay!
Packed with laughs, thrills, and jaw-dropping surprises, this is the high-seas panto experience you won't want to miss.
Join the lovable Buckle the Cabin Boy as he sets sail on a wild quest packed with pirates, peril and plenty of pirate booty! Expect chaos and comedy galore from the side-splittingly funny Stee Leahy as the outrageous Tilly Knickerbocker, plus a full supporting cast of West End-quality performers.
This dazzling production features stunning illusions, edge-of-your-seat danger, world-class circus acts from across the globe, and the return of the world-famous U.V. Blacklight Puppets – a visual feast that will leave audiences of all ages gasping in amazement.
Whether you're 4 or 104, this is a family adventure brimming with magic, music and mayhem. So hoist the anchor and set a course for Buccaneer Bay – it’s the most fun you can have without walking the plank!
Book now – treasure awaits!
WHEN BOOKING YOUR SEATS – PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY EMPTY SINGLE SEATS BETWEEN YOUR BOOKING AND THE OTHERS ON THE SYSTEM, AS THIS SHOW WILL BE POPULAR AND WE CAN'T SELL SINGLE SEATS.


Accessibility for shows
  • All wheelchair access must be booked through the box office (can’t be booked online). 
  • This allocation is Stalls Right Row AA, if any are available at the time of booking. Early booking is advisable for all shows. 
  • Allocation is for the wheelchair user and one other person in this row. If your party is larger than two, then you will be required to purchase tickets elsewhere in the auditorium or as close as we can. 
  • The team at the box office will work with anyone on an individual basis for limited mobility seating as everyone’s needs vary, just give us a call and we can help.

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Santa’s Jingle Jamboree https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/jingle-jam/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:59:07 +0000 https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/santas-jingle-jamboree/ Please note tickets prices are £12 until 31st July. (early bird) A Festive Family Santamime Santa’s back this Christmas! Oh yes he is!  Get ready for a jolly good time with Santa’s Jingle Jamboree, a brand-new festive family Santamime from Tom Rolfe Productions! Packed with magical moments, merry music, and plenty of surprises for the […]

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Please note tickets prices are £12 until 31st July. (early bird)

A Festive Family Santamime
Santa’s back this Christmas! Oh yes he is! 

Get ready for a jolly good time with Santa’s Jingle Jamboree, a brand-new festive family Santamime from Tom Rolfe Productions!
Packed with magical moments, merry music, and plenty of surprises for the whole family!
Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their mischievous magical elves as they work together to save Christmas in this heartwarming, fun-filled show. With laughter, songs, and audience participation, it's the perfect way to kick off your holiday season!
PLUS! Every child will receive their very own Nice List Certificate – a special keepsake to remember this festive adventure!
Come along and share the festive magic – fun for all ages, from the young to the young-at-heart!
Don’t miss the Christmas adventure of the year!
Running time approx. 50 minutes.
WHEN BOOKING YOUR SEATS – PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY EMPTY SINGLE SEATS BETWEEN YOUR BOOKING AND THE OTHERS ON THE SYSTEM, AS THIS SHOW WILL BE POPULAR AND WE CAN'T SELL SINGLE SEATS.


Accessibility for shows
  • All wheelchair access must be booked through the box office (can’t be booked online). 
  • This allocation is Stalls Right Row AA, if any are available at the time of booking. Early booking is advisable for all shows. 
  • Allocation is for the wheelchair user and one other person in this row. If your party is larger than two, then you will be required to purchase tickets elsewhere in the auditorium or as close as we can. 
  • The team at the box office will work with anyone on an individual basis for limited mobility seating as everyone’s needs vary, just give us a call and we can help.

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The Sooty Show https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/the-sooty-show-2/ Thu, 29 May 2025 13:58:58 +0000 https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/the-sooty-show-2/ Izzy Wizzy Lets get busy – it’s The Sooty Show!  Sooty heads into town in a spectacular new show to delight the whole family! Joining the nations favourite bear will be the legendary Sweep and Soo. Sooty’s guests include favourites Butch, Ramsbottom and Scampi. Completing the crew will be children’s comedy star Russ Brown and […]

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Izzy Wizzy Lets get busy – it’s The Sooty Show! 

Sooty heads into town in a spectacular new show to delight the whole family!
Joining the nations favourite bear will be the legendary Sweep and Soo.

Sooty’s guests include favourites Butch, Ramsbottom and Scampi.

Completing the crew will be children’s comedy star Russ Brown and direct from Blackpool Tower Circus -Michael Jordan.

Expect wonderful wizardry, thrills and spills and of course lots and lots laughs with Sooty, Sweep and Soo- but watch out for Sooty’s supercharged water pistol!!

A fabulous mix of audience participation music and mess. Guaranteed giggles for Sooty Fans old and new!  
There's also a chance to meet Sooty in person after the show!

A real treat for the children and a charming dose of nostalgia for the parents- Don’t miss it ! For more Sooty fun visit www.thesootyshow.com or watch Sooty every weekday on itvbe.

WHEN BOOKING YOUR SEATS – PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY EMPTY SINGLE SEATS BETWEEN YOUR BOOKING AND THE OTHERS ON THE SYSTEM, AS THIS SHOW WILL BE POPULAR AND WE CAN'T SELL SINGLE SEATS.


Accessibility for shows
  • All wheelchair access must be booked through the box office (can’t be booked online). 
  • This allocation is Stalls Right Row AA, if any are available at the time of booking. Early booking is advisable for all shows. 
  • Allocation is for the wheelchair user and one other person in this row. If your party is larger than two, then you will be required to purchase tickets elsewhere in the auditorium or as close as we can. 
  • The team at the box office will work with anyone on an individual basis for limited mobility seating as everyone’s needs vary, just give us a call and we can help.

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James Phelan – The Man Who Was Magic https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/james-phelan-the-man-who-was-magic/ Fri, 23 May 2025 09:58:54 +0000 https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/james-phelan-the-man-who-was-magic/ Dare to believe in magic as the UK's #1 magic show returns with a completely new and uplifting production for 2026.  You're invited to a night of wonder, as secrets unravel and the impossible becomes possible.  Following an unprecedented 5 years of sold-out shows around the world – this five star magic show guarantees to […]

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Dare to believe in magic as the UK's #1 magic show returns with a completely new and uplifting production for 2026. 
You're invited to a night of wonder, as secrets unravel and the impossible becomes possible. 
Following an unprecedented 5 years of sold-out shows around the world – this five star magic show guarantees to leave you aching with laughter and dizzy in disbelief.
Presented by world-renowned award winning magician James Phelan, the first magician in history to sell out a solo-run at The Magic Circle – and most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after he correctly predicted the lottery. 
Don't miss what The Standard calls "An unforgettable evening we can't stop talking about". 
★★★★★ ‘This isn’t a show for people who want to see magic on stage. This is for people who want to feel it’ (World Magic Review).
★★★★★ ‘One of the most endearing factors is seeing amazed faces young and old. This show has many moments like that’ (BBC Sounds).
VIP Meet and Greet tickets are available with the first 3 front rows of Centre Stalls.  
The VIP will include close up magic and a meet opportunity after the show.
WHEN BOOKING YOUR SEATS – PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY EMPTY SINGLE SEATS BETWEEN YOUR BOOKING AND THE OTHERS ON THE SYSTEM, AS THIS SHOW WILL BE POPULAR AND WE CAN'T SELL SINGLE SEATS.


Accessibility for shows
  • All wheelchair access must be booked through the box office (can’t be booked online). 
  • This allocation is Stalls Right Row AA, if any are available at the time of booking. Early booking is advisable for all shows. 
  • Allocation is for the wheelchair user and one other person in this row. If your party is larger than two, then you will be required to purchase tickets elsewhere in the auditorium or as close as we can. 
  • The team at the box office will work with anyone on an individual basis for limited mobility seating as everyone’s needs vary, just give us a call and we can help.

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Ukrainian National Opera – Madama Butterfly https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/madama-butterfly/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:14:18 +0000 https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/ukrainian-national-opera-madama-butterfly/ Ukrainian National Opera® Presents Madama Butterfly – One of the most colourful and exotic operas Music by G. Puccini.  Sung in Italian with English Subtitles Performed by the Dnipro Opera, from Ukraine Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live Orchestra numbering over 30 musicians.  We are delighted to bring back Dnipro Opera theatre […]

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Ukrainian National Opera®
Presents

Madama Butterfly – One of the most colourful and exotic operas
Music by G. Puccini. 

Sung in Italian with English Subtitles

Performed by the Dnipro Opera, from Ukraine

Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live Orchestra numbering over 30 musicians. 

We are delighted to bring back Dnipro Opera theatre from the Ukraine for our next Opera Season. This opera and ballet theatre has a long-standing heritage of top-quality opera productions, and we are excited to bring it back to the UK.

No opera can match the tragedy and sorrow of Puccini's Madama Butterfly. 

Set in Japan at the turn of the last century, it is the story of a doomed love affair between an American naval officer and his young Japanese bride whose self-sacrifice and defiance of her family leads to tragedy.

Though infinitely sad and tragic, the compelling tale of Madama Butterfly remained Puccini’s favourite opera – his supreme theatrical achievements also gave the world its most sublime and beautiful arias in history – One Fine Day and Love Duet, as well as the Humming Chorus which has been popular with opera-goers for over a century.

This touching tale of innocent love crushed between two utterly different cultures resonates as strongly as ever in today’s world.
“Always top-quality productions from this producer”. Stage Talk Magazine.

Duration is approx. 2 and half hours.


WHEN BOOKING YOUR SEATS – PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY EMPTY SINGLE SEATS BETWEEN YOUR BOOKING AND THE OTHERS ON THE SYSTEM, AS THIS SHOW WILL BE POPULAR AND WE CAN'T SELL SINGLE SEATS.


Accessibility for shows
  • All wheelchair access must be booked through the box office (can’t be booked online). 
  • This allocation is Stalls Right Row AA, if any are available at the time of booking. Early booking is advisable for all shows. 
  • Allocation is for the wheelchair user and one other person in this row. If your party is larger than two, then you will be required to purchase tickets elsewhere in the auditorium or as close as we can. 
  • The team at the box office will work with anyone on an individual basis for limited mobility seating as everyone’s needs vary, just give us a call and we can help.

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Jack and the Beanstalk https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/jack-panto/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:43:24 +0000 https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/jack-and-the-beanstalk-3/ Don't miss our GIANT adventure, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK live on stage. Join Jack and the gang on an epic adventure in this new adaption of the much-loved classic, Jack and the Beanstalk!   Watch as Jack scales the mighty beanstalk, trying to outwit the fearsome Giant Blunderbore, save the village, and maybe even rescue his […]

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Don't miss our GIANT adventure, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK live on stage.
Join Jack and the gang on an epic adventure in this new adaption of the much-loved classic, Jack and the Beanstalk!  
Watch as Jack scales the mighty beanstalk, trying to outwit the fearsome Giant Blunderbore, save the village, and maybe even rescue his beloved cow Daisy along the way!
Will poor Dame Trott have to sell her beloved cow Daisy?
Will there be comedy by the bucket full?
Will everyone live happily ever after?
Find out by booking your tickets NOW!
It'll be Fe Fi Fo FUN for all the family!
Duration is approx. 2 hours.

** Tuesday 23rd December 11am, is our relaxed and BSL signed performance. **

Please see or separate show listing for this performance.


"Shout-Outs" – Please note that these can not be guaranteed, the staff at the performances will be able to advise further.

Whilst the management will always endeavour to feature the advertised cast. They reserve the right to alter appearances if circumstances exceed their control without prior notice. 
Please note, all tickets purchased via the Early Bird price are not transferable.
** Our relaxed performance is a show that has been adapted to be more comfortable and accessible for people who may find a standard theatre experience overwhelming.
Relaxed performances are also known as sensory-friendly or autism-friendly performances, this performance is also BSL signed **

BSL Interpreter is situated on stage left, so for best viewing on this please book stalls left or circle left.



Accessibility for shows
  • All wheelchair access must be booked through the box office (can’t be booked online). 
  • This allocation is Stalls Right Row AA, if any are available at the time of booking. Early booking is advisable for all shows. 
  • Allocation is for the wheelchair user and one other person in this row. If your party is larger than two, then you will be required to purchase tickets elsewhere in the auditorium or as close as we can. 
  • The team at the box office will work with anyone on an individual basis for limited mobility seating as everyone’s needs vary, just give us a call and we can help.

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Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/haunted-shadows-the-gothic-tales-of-edith-nesbit/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:43:48 +0000 https://www.thepaaonline.org/whats-on/haunted-shadows-the-gothic-tales-of-edith-nesbit/ “Sometimes our night time imaginings merely hint at the real horrors…” An expert at chilling the spine and curdling the blood, Edith Nesbit relates three of her best Gothic tales while recalling her own childhood terrors. In The Shadow, a repressed housekeeper encounters an abominable entity, while in The Pavilion the shadow of a long-dead […]

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“Sometimes our night time imaginings merely hint at the real horrors…”

An expert at chilling the spine and curdling the blood, Edith Nesbit relates three of her best Gothic tales while recalling her own childhood terrors. In The Shadow, a repressed housekeeper encounters an abominable entity, while in The Pavilion the shadow of a long-dead necromancer envelops a social gathering. Finally, a deranged young woman harbours a deadly secret in a rediscovered story called A Strange Experience.

Following the success of The Masks of Aphra Behn, Claire Louise Amias returns with this gripping insight into the darker side of Edith Nesbit, author of The Railway Children. Renowned horror expert Jonathan Rigby directs this chilling one-woman show.
One hour and 45 minutes including an interval.
Suggested Age Guidance – 12+
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A LIVE IN PERSON PRODUCTION HELD IN OUR FRIARAGE THEATRE.

If you require wheelchair access seating, then please contact the Box Office as we allocate a specific seating area for this.

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