A Ramble Around the Register Office with Barbara Dixon

An amusing, but instructive talk touching on the many incidents in a 20 year career in one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse registration districts in England and Wales.

Since retirement Barbara has enjoyed a mini-career giving talks and presentations to many different groups in the area, with frequent repeat requests.

ANDRÉ RIEU’S 2025 CHRISTMAS CONCERT: MERRY CHRISTMAS (TBC)

This holiday season, the magic begins on the big screen. Join André Rieu for his 2025 Christmas Concert – “Merry Christmas” and experience joyful carols, beautiful waltzes, and plenty of surprises – it’s the ultimate Christmas cinema event!

With his fabulous Johann Strauss Orchestra, and special guests including the sensational Emma Kok and over 400 brass players bringing the majestic sound of Christmas, André’s concert is bursting with warmth, laughter, and holiday cheer. Christmas is André’s favourite time of year - and he can’t wait to share this spectacular concert with you, only in cinemas!

An Evening with Rosie Page & Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright

Join Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright and Rosie Page, the daughter of Alf Wight, for an entertaining and informative evening about their lives and careers followed by an audience Q&A session.

Peter Wright was born in Thirsk and has spent nearly all of his working life as a veterinary surgeon in the town. In the early years of his career, he was proud to work for what affectionately became known as “The Herriot Practice”.

Rosie Page was born and raised in Thirsk. Her late father was the Thirsk veterinary surgeon, Alf Wight, who went on to become famous as the author James Herriot. After qualifying as a doctor, she came home to North Yorkshire, and spent the majority of her working life as a GP in Thirsk.

The show will be raising funds for the Forum and Herriot Hospice.

BEAUTIFUL TRAUMA - THE LIVE P!NK TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE

International award-winning P!nk impersonator,

Stacy Green, is joined live on stage, with the phenomenal

Vertigo Band, to recreate the excitement and majesty that makes P!nk the modern legend and inspiration she has come to be known as.

Experience the energy and fun as P!nk’s biggest hits are replicated with a full dedicated light show, authentic replica costumes, props and motion backdrops and a full production to ‘Get The Party Started’

Sing and dance as all the hits are covered from Just Like A Pill and So What through to the most recent hits such as What About Us? and Beautiful Trauma.

If you are a P!nk fan then you will not want to miss this show!

EASINGTON COLLIERY BAND: THE SNOWMAN (U)

Experience the Magic of The Snowman – Live with Easington Colliery Band!

Step into a world of wonder this winter as Raymond Briggs’ beloved classic The Snowman comes to life on screen—accompanied by a breathtaking live performance from Easington Colliery Band, one of the North’s leading Brass Bands. Watch the enchanting story unfold as the timeless animation is projected on the big screen, with the band performing Howard Blake’s iconic score alongside some family festive favourites. A magical experience for all ages—whether you're reliving childhood memories or creating new ones with your family.

FIRE FIGHTERS' CAROL CONCERT

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and The Fire Fighters Charity present...

Lockwood Brass Band Carol Concert!

Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Doors open at 18:30 with the concert starting at 19:30

Start the festive season early and come join the successful Lockwood Brass Band in performing all your favourite Christmas carols. Appealing to all ages this event is guaranteed to put you in the festive spirit as well as helping raise funds to support injured firefighters and their families.

Tickets are free, but you must reserve your place. No entry will be permitted to those without a ticket.

JANET STREET-PORTER IS OFF THE LEASH (14+)

From a bolshy child with a Welsh-speaking budgie to National Treasure, Janet Street-Porter's life (and language) has always been colourful.

As a broadcaster, television executive and newspaper editor she was at the forefront of some of Britain's most enduring cultural moments. Now she finds herself with a senior railcard and 4 ex-husbands. The nation's favourite pissed-off pensioner brings comedy, tragedy and gossip in equal measure, a tour de force rant against growing old gracefully.

Often imitated but rarely equalled, in the words of her good friend Elton, "the bitch is back"!

JOHN CLEESE PACKS IT IN: CINEMA LIVE (12A)

From Cinema Live...

1 85-year-old Man, 5 Countries, 16 Cities, 23 shows, 6 weeks.

Will he make it home … or is this the end of the road?

One of the most recognisable figures in British comedy, John Cleese’s career spans six decades - from his early days with  the Cambridge Footlights to co-founding Monty Python, co-creating Fawlty Towers, and writing and starring in the  Oscar-nominated “A Fish Called Wanda”. His unique brand of black humour has made him a global icon and intergalactic treasure.

At the age of eighty five, John Cleese sets off on what might be his final European tour - five countries, sixteen cities, twenty-three shows, and retaining just two original body parts.

“John Cleese Packs It In” is a wry, behind-the-scenes portrait

of a comedy legend on the road, battling various ailments, chaotic travel, and his own stubborn refusal to stop.  

Spanning six weeks on the road, the film captures Cleese unfiltered and on the move - riffing on life, fame, and the absurdity of getting old in front of thousands of fans. As he reflects on a stage career that began in 1963, the question lingers: is this the end of the road?

With unique and intimate access and showing unexpected tenderness, this is a documentary about legacy, laughter, and

the dignity of bowing out… however reluctantly.

LAST CHRISTMAS - THE ALLERTON PLAYERS

Popular local drama group, the Allerton Players, present ‘Last Christmas’, a comedy whodunnit by Deborah Hugill.

Every year at Christmas four ghosts haunt Fortune Cottage, where, in different decades, they all died during the festive period. One of them, Carol Booth, has always been convinced that she was murdered.

As Christmas comes round again and new guests arrive to spend the holidays at Fortune Cottage, can Carol and her fellow ghosts finally work out what happened on the night she died in 1984?

Combining shades of BBC TV’s Ghosts with an Agatha Christie style murder mystery, this new comedy will keep you guessing - and laughing – from beginning to end.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: THE FIFTH STEP (15)

Age rating and run time to be confirned

The Fifth Step

by David Ireland

directed by Finn den Hertog

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.

After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.

Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.

NORTHALLERTON & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB: LORENA DYER 'SLEIGHBELLS, SLIPPERS & SPARKLE'

Northallerton & District Flower Club is delighted to welcome Lorena Dyer, NAFAS National Demonstrator, to its Open Evening on Thursday 13th November at 7.30pm. Lorena's demonstration 'Sleighbells, Slippers & Sparkles' promises to be an evening of glittering arrangements in preparation for the festive season. The event will be supporting  'Mind in Hambleton & Richmondshire'

RBO: CINDERELLA (12A)

The Royal Ballet

CINDERELLA

Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.

This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family and will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.

RBO: THE NUTCRACKER (U)

The Royal Ballet

THE NUTCRACKER

The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker of hope comes in the form of the young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets at a Christmas party. With some magic, a cosy Christmas gathering turns into a marvellous adventure.

Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages.

SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE (12A)

Bruce Springsteen, a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, struggles to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past.

Directed by: Scott Cooper

Starring: Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong, Stephen Graham, Odessa Young

Release date: 24/10/2025

SUNDAY JAZZ

Come along and enjoy the fabulous sounds of the Big Band Era performed, in an open session, by Alan Owens and The Forum Big Band. It's just £4 to get in and the bar is open.

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Music Performed in the Sunday 4th May 2025 Session: 

Star Wars Medley 

Jumpin' at the Woodside

Accentuate the Positive

Polkadots & Moonbeams

Sam's Boogie

City of Stars

At the Sign of the Swinging Cymbals 

Night Train

If My Friends Could See Me Now

Straight No Chaser

Marry the Man Today

Tall Cotton

Gonna Fly Now

Tequila

All That Jazz

Satin Doll

Moon River

Maybe This Time

Cherokee

American Patrol

Don't Rain on My Parade

Tico Tico

Muskrat Love

Sir Duke