After Christmas with Danny Beard, join us in Kino for a glass of wine and some late night cabaret. Hosted by a special guest and with live pianist, you can simply watch, or bring a showtune and some sheet music if you fancy a song!
Open to everyone, so even if you’ve not attended the show you can still drop in to join us for the after party.
Danny Beard, UK Drag royalty, brings a Christmas special exclusively to the Howard Assembly Room for two nights only this December – a spectacle of comedy, song, and unapologetic camp, showcasing their exceptional vocal prowess and magnetic stage presence.
The Liverpool-born drag sensation showcases an electrifying live music and comedy experience that fuses club kid aesthetics with classic drag performance style. They will be joined by a full live band and special guests for a 5-star night of flamboyant burlesque, killer vocals and snappy comedy, with a festive twist.
Madeline Bell, the legendary New Jersey born vocal star, is coming to the Howard Assembly Room with a truly magical show this Christmas, joined by the UK’s own award winning jazz pianist and singer Ian Shaw.
Celebrating six fabulous decades, Madeline has many musical and showbiz stories to tell. A dazzling solo career has seen her touring with the world’s greatest orchestras, headlining The Talk of The Town, Ronnie Scott’s and the Soul Britannia tour.
No Dress Code is Yorkshire Dance's informal scratch night. We welcome you to our studio theatre to watch three new dance works-in-progress by dance artists and companies.
Age guidance 16+ (Contains adult content and references to mental health)
2024 Programme
We Are The World by Excessive Human Collective
“The cyborg would not recognise the garden of Eden, it is not made of mud and cannot dream of returning to dust.” Donna Harraway
Get ready to swing the night away with the Strictly Smokin’ Big Band as they bring to life the timeless music of Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. The show’s projected backdrop explores the intricacies of these greats, their music and various collaborators. Plus, with vocalist Alice Grace leading the charge, you’ll be transported back to a golden age of jazz.
An exciting journey through the music and lives of these two legends featuring Let’s Do It, Time After Time, A Tisket, A Tasket, Perdido and many more both original and brand-new arrangements.
The D-Day Darlings present their explosive, brand-new show, celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day!
Following on from a stand-out year commemorating D-Day 80 with a string of notable appearances including The One Show, Lorraine, BBC Radio 2 in Concert, and ITV’s D-Day 80 concert at The Royal Albert Hall, the nation’s premiere wartime-inspired group is back by popular demand with a sensational celebration show.
The show is fronted by founder and lead singer Katie Ashby.
To mark this very special anniversary, we delve into the 1940s songbook for a tribute to the legendary stars who kept us smiling through our darkest days. Spirit of the Blitz recaptures the tenacious optimism of war-torn Britain.
Sing along to swinging hits like Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree, Bless ‘Em All, Leaning On A Lamp-Post, and of course, We’ll Meet Again.
Art of Andalucia is a captivating celebration of Daniel Martinez‘s exceptional artistry in the world of flamenco. This unique concert offers a full immersion into the essence of flamenco, featuring a carefully curated selection of Daniel’s most celebrated works from his discography, including his award-winning production Art of Believing and his latest masterpiece, Andalucia. Additionally, the concert will provide an exclusive sneak peek into his eagerly awaited third album, offering the audience an exclusive first listen to some of his new music.
Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four.
The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celebration of John, Paul, George and Ringo.
The band – who clocked up more than 600 appearances in a 10-year residency at Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club – brilliantly exude the inner and outer spirit of the original Fab Four.
A short programme of artists’ films featuring a new performance by Amelia Crouch in dialogue with video works by Clare Charnley and James Richards, and 16mm films by Emily Wardill.
Made across two decades, the works share an interest in voice and the limitations of language. They explore ideas such as re-voicing words and memories that are not our own, the subjectivity inherent in various forms of observation – psychological, social, medical, and performative – and the distortion of human experience through technology and words.