1 NOVEMBER
MARK THOMAS
Cast, Doncaster
01302 303959
www.castindoncaster.com
We’ve deceivingly put Cast, Doncaster as the location for this, when really you’ll be journeying into the future with Mark Thomas’ new show. He’ll attempt to present an accurate picture of the world of tomorrow through audience predictions and his own entertaining estimations.
2 NOVEMBER
GREG DAVIES
York Barbican
0844 854 2757
www.yorkbarbican.co.uk
You’ll probably recognise Greg Davies as Mr Gilbert from The Inbetweeners, and he’s just as good a comedian as he is an actor. Following a four-year hiatus from stand-up, Greg returns to the stage with his new show, You Magnificent Beast.
2–16 NOVEMBER
LEEDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Venues across Leeds
0113 378 5999
www.leedsfilm.com
The city’s 31st annual Film Festival promises to be another national celebration of global film culture, showcasing the best new and established talent across the board, from documentary to short film and everything in between.
4 NOVEMBER
JOOLS HOLLAND
Sheffield City Hall
0114 278 9789
www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
Music virtuoso Jools Holland has spent his lifetime entertaining people, and he and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra put on quite a show. They’ll be joined by Grammy Award winner José Feliciano, Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Beth Rowley.
4–5 NOVEMBER
JOHN BISHOP
Sheffield Arena
0114 256 5656
www.flydsaarena.co.uk
He’s the closest thing you get to Elvis in comedy for name recognition these days, and Liverpool’s John Bishop is making his way to Sheffield for a two-night extravaganza of stadium stand-up.
