What's On In April

Theatre

7–11 APRIL - BARNUM
Cameron Mackintosh’s record-breaking musical about Phineas T Barnum, America’s Greatest Showman comes to Sheffield. Starring Brian Conley and offering a score by Cy Coleman, this show is bound to wow audiences.
Sheffield Lyceum 0114 249 6000 www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

11 APRIL - NURSING LIVES
Vamos Theatre offer a tale set in 1980s which looks back with fondness and nostalgia to the WWII wartime hospitals. With no words, an original soundtrack, visual effects and a strong physical performance, this promises to be an exciting and innovative work.
Barnsley Civic Theatre, 7.30pm 01226 327000 www.barnsleycivic.co.uk

14-25 APRIL - BARNUM
After a sell-out run in the West End Cameron Mackintosh’s musical about Phineas T Barnum, America’s Greatest Showman, comes to Leeds.
Leeds Grand Theatre 0844 848 2700 www.leedsgrandtheatre.com

14–18 APRIL - THE BUSINESS OF MURDER
After a nine-year run in the West End, Richard Harris’ psychological thriller comes to Harrogate. Presenting three different characters with strangely interlocking lives, nothing is quite as it seems. The twists and turns will keep you guessing throughout.
Harrogate Theatre 01423 502116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk

20 APRIL–2 MAY - JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus. It stars Rhydian Roberts (X Factor) and features an extraordinary, groundbreaking score.
Lyceum, Sheffield 0114 249 6000 www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

21–25 APRIL - THE MIST IN THE MIRROR
A gothic fireside story adapted from a novel by Susan Hill, author of The Woman in Black. This show offers terror, eeriness, ghosts and threats from beyond the grave.
Hull Truck Theatre 01482 323638 www.hulltruck.co.uk

21–25 APRIL - THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME 
The stage adaptation of Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel has won awards across the board and now it comes to delight audiences in Bradford. The Olivier Award’s 2013 Best New Play is not to be missed.
The Alhambra Theatre, Bradford 01274 432000 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk

27 APRIL–2 MAY - DREAMBOATS AND MINISKIRTS
The sequel to the critically-acclaimed Dreamboats and Petticoats tells of family lives and everyday struggles alongside a soundtrack of the biggest songs of the 1960s.
Victoria Theatre, Halifax 01422 351158 www.calderdale.gov.uk

27 APRIL–2 MAY - SISTER ACT
Huddersfield Light Opera Company present their version of the hit film starring Whoopi Goldberg.
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield 01484 430528 www.thelbt.org

28 APRIL–9 MAY - JERSEY BOYS
The Broadway and West End musical tours the UK and Ireland for the very first time. The award-winning show tells the true story of the famous band Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
The Alhambra Theatre, Bradford 01274 432000 www.bradford-theatre.co.uk

Comedy

23 APRIL - DYLAN MORAN OFF THE HOOK
A new stand-up show from the creator of Black Books. Expect wine sloshing, sharp jokes and plenty of laughs. After his four-year break from comedy, this is a show not to miss.
Harrogate Royal Hall, 8pm 01423 502116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk

30 APRIL - STEWART LEE – A ROOM WITH A STEW
The comedian offers a range of new material ahead of the next series of his popular BBC show.
Cast, Doncaster, 8pm 01302 303959 www.castindoncaster.com

30 APRIL - SHAPPI KHORSANDI - BECAUSE I’M SHAPPI
The best-loved comedian returns with a brand new show for 2015. With some brilliant anecdotes and sharp jokes Shappi will lead us through the last few fun-filled years of her life.
Leeds City Varieties, 7.30pm 0113 243 0808 www.cityvarieties.co.uk

Events & Sport

18 APRIL - YORKSHIRE WARRIOR OBSTACLE
Take on either a five-mile or ten-mile obstacle race in the glorious Yorkshire countryside. Climb, crawl, run and jump your way to victory.
Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate 01423 544544  www.eventcentre.co.uk

18 APRIL - HARROGATE TOWN VS AFC FYLDE
Harrogate welcome the Lancashire team to the CNG Stadium and hopefully wind up with some points in the Vanarama Conference North.
CNG Stadium 01423 880675 www.harrogatetownafc.com

18 APRIL–4 MAY - WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP 2015
Snooker’s leading players will battle it out for the title of World Champion in front of audiences at the Crucible, Sheffield in 17 days of exciting play.
Sheffield Crucible 0114 249 6000 www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

25 APRIL - BRADFORD CITY VS BARNSLEY
The local teams battle it out in the final stages of the League One tournament.
Coral Windows Stadium, Bradford, 3pm 0871 978 8000 www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk

25 APRIL - SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY VS LEEDS
It is Sheffield vs Leeds in this Championship game. Whether you favour the Whites or the Owls, head down to support these local teams.
Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield, 12.30pm 0871 900 1867 www.swfc.co.uk

25 APRIL–29 NOVEMBER - ‘FOLLY!’ IN THE WATER GARDEN
This summer the National Trust site will have its 18th century folly buildings transformed into 20th century art installations by some of the country’s most inventive theatre set designers, directors and artists. Whimsical, surprising and delightful, come along to see these historic buildings presented as never before.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon 01765 608888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

26 APRIL - HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS
The Harlem Globetrotters return to Sheffield to face the Washington Generals in what promises to be an exhilarating match. Undefeated in their last nine games at the arena the world-famous Globetrotters will be fighting to keep hold of their title in an evening that promises artistry, entertainment and some world-class basketball.
Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield, 7.30pm 0114 256 5656 www.motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk

Music & Dance

UNTIL 4 APRIL - DANCE ‘TIL DAWN — VINCENT SIMONE & FLAVIA CACACE
Vincent and Flavia revise their sell-out show set in 1940s Los Angeles.
Leeds Grand Theatre 0844 848 2700 www.leedsgrandtheatre.com

8 APRIL - PASHA KOVALEV
Hotfoot from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, Pasha Kovalev will delight audiences with the best in Ballroom and Latin Dance.
Theatre Royal Wakefield, 7.30pm 01924 211 311 www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk

10 APRIL - CARA DILLON
The much-loved Irish folk singer brings her fifth solo album to Harrogate.
Harrogate Theatre, 7:30pm 01423 502116

14 APRIL - THE ENDELLION STRING QUARTET
The Quartet in Residence open the full cycle of Beethoven’s quartets.
The Venue, Leeds College of Music, 7.30pm 0113 224 3801 www.lcm.ac.uk

20 APRIL - OLLY MURS
The charismatic singer is back on tour with his new album. Come and hear all of his chart-topping hits.
First Direct Arena, Leeds, 7.30pm 0844 248 1585 www.firstdirectarena.com

22 APRIL - THE LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 
The London Philharmonic Orchestra visit Leeds as part of their Live and Local tour, featuring Alison Balsom the world-renowned trumpet player.
Leeds Town Hall, 7.30pm 0113 224 3801 www.leeds.gov.uk

25 APRIL - URIAH HEEP
The legends of rock return to perform from their 2014 album, Outsider.
Picturedrome, Holmfirth, 7.30pm www.picturedrome.net

27 APRIL - MICHAEL BALL
A double Olivier Award winner, Michael Ball is one of Britain’s leading musical theatre stars. He comes to Sheffield to perform from his latest album, If Everyone Was Listening.
Sheffield City Hall, 7.30pm 0114 278 9789 www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

Arts & Exhibitions

8 APRIL–5 JULY - SARAH PICKSTONE: THE REHEARSAL
A new collection of paintings from artist Sarah Pickstone, which were inspired by Dame Laura Knight’s Ready for Rehearsal which is also held at the Mercer Art Gallery.
Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate 01423 500600 www.harrogate.gov.uk

UNTIL 19 APRIL - NICK CROWE AND IAN RAWLINSON: SONG FOR COAL
Installed in the park’s 18th century chapel, this kaleidoscopic work explores the physical and cultural properties of coal through rich imagery and song.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield 01924 832631 www.ysp.co.uk

UNTIL 25 APRIL - LOVE AND DEVOTION
Love is in the air for this collection which displays romance-themed paintings and drawings from the gallery’s fine art collection.
Cooper Art Gallery, Barnsley 01226 790270 www.cooper-gallery.com

UNTIL 25 APRIL - LIKE THE STEEL MILLS OF YOUR MIND – 10 YEARS OF MCKEE
The first of a number of events, Like The Steel Mills Of Your Mind will feature unseen works from the last 10 years of Pete McKee’s artistic career.
A Month of Sundays Gallery, Sheffield, 0114 263 1000 www.petemckee.com

UNTIL 26 APRIL - EASTER NEST EXHIBITION
Find out more about different types of nest through paintings, photographs and live video feeds. Hopefully catch a glimpse of the tawny owl’s precious eggs.
The Robert Fuller Gallery, Malton 01759 368355 www.robertefuller.com

UNTIL 2 MAY - BREATHING INTO BLOOM
This brand new exhibition by photographer Katherine April will explore our relationship with nature and the necessity of shelter in the modern world. Bold, vibrant and insightful, Breathing into Bloom will feature never before shown pieces by the artist..
The White Room, Priestley’s, York 01904 345130 www.priestleys-york.co.uk

UNTIL 10 MAY - HERE WE LIVE
Looking at the notion that astounding things can happen to ordinary people, Ruth Fettis exhibits two collections of work in the shop windows, community centre and library on Bradford’s Otley Road.
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford 01274 431212 www.bradfordmuseums.org

UNTIL 30 MAY - THE GREAT OUTDOORS– PAINTINGS BY STANLEY ROYLE
Stanley Royle, one of the most popular Sheffield painters of the 20th century, will be the focus of this major retrospective exhibition showcasing Sheffield’s magnificent collection of his paintings.
Grave Gallery, Sheffield 0114 278 2600 www.museums-sheffield.org.uk

UNTIL 13 JUNE - A WORLD TO WIN: POSTERS OF PROTEST AND REVOLUTION
Showing 70 posters from the V&A collection, this exhibition will examine how posters have been used to mobilise, educate and organise from the Votes for Women campaigns to the recent Occupy movements.
The Civic, Barnsley 01226 327000 www.barnsleycivic.co.uk

UNTIL 14 JUNE - THE ILLUSTRATED AVIARY
Inspired by naturalist Thomas Campbell Eyton’s collection of watercolours, this exhibition draws together 70 bird pictures by such notable artists as John James Audubon, Edward Lear and John Gould.
Millennium Gallery, Sheffield 0114 278 2600 www.museums-sheffield.org.uk

UNTIL 21 JUNE - DRAWN BY LIGHT: THE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY COLLECTION
From serene landscapes to haunting portraits, this exhibition brings together over 200 extraordinary highlights from the collection of the world’s oldest surviving photographic society. On display will be some of the earliest known photographic images shown alongside contemporary works by some of today’s most influential figures, such as Steve McCurry.
National Media Museum, Bradford 0844 856 3797 www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk

UNTIL 21 JUNE - SEASIDE SNAPS
Oh we do like to be beside the seaside! From the funny to the fantastic, this Seaside Snaps exhibition will rekindle old memories and perhaps open your eyes to how Scarborough used to be.
Scarborough Art Gallery 01723 374753 www.scarboroughmuseumtrust.com

UNTIL 5 JULY - SARAH PICKSTONE: THE REHEARSAL
Ready for Rehearsal is a watercolour painting of ballet dancers by celebrated Staithes painter Dame Laura Knights. In this upcoming exhibition the Mercer Art Gallery will show a new collection of paintings by London artist Sarah Pickstone that were produced in response to the famous work.
Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate 01423 500600 www.harrogate.gov.uk

UNTIL 06 SEPTEMBER - HENRY MOORE: BACK TO A LAND
A major exhibition taking a look at the work of one of Yorkshire’s most important artists of the 20th century, Henry Moore, and his relationship with land. The exciting exhibition also offers an opportunity to see some of the artist’s personal artefacts, sketches and photographs.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield 01924 832631 www.ysp.co.uk

UNTIL 31 DECEMBER - AGE OF GLAMOUR: FASHION FROM THE FIFTIES
Visitors will be able to view elegant couture from Dior and more displayed alongside many other beautiful dresses of the 1950s period following the refurbishment of the galleries in this historic house
Lotherton Hall, Leeds 0113 378 2959 www.leeds.gov.uk