BLEAK EXPECTATIONS - THE ALLERTON PLAYERS

Popular local drama group, the Allerton Players, present Bleak Expectations by Mark Evans.

The story Charles Dickens might have written after drinking too much gin…

Based on the award-winning BBC Radio 4 series, Bleak Expectations is a hilarious Dickensian romp, featuring dastardly villains, preposterous names, pulse-quickening romances, heart-rending death scenes, and, of course, a happy ending.

Follow half-orphan Pip Bin’s remarkable adventures with sisters Pippa and Poppy and best friend Harry Biscuit, as they attempt to escape the scheming clutches of Mr Gently Benevolent and defeat the irrepressible Hardthrasher siblings.

“Dickens with a dash of Monty Python”

“A fast-paced comedy mashup…zings with intelligence, imagination and comic anarchy”

DOCTOR WHO: THE SATAN PIT (12A)

Celebrate Doctor Who Day with an exclusive big-screen event marking 20 years of the Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler.

For the first time ever in cinemas, the acclaimed two-part adventure The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit have been specially re-edited into a single movie-length presentation, created exclusively for theatrical audiences.

Join the Doctor (David Tennant) and Rose (Billie Piper) as they travel to Sanctuary Base 6, a remote outpost perched on a planet orbiting a black hole. When an ancient force awakens beneath the surface, the crew find themselves trapped in a battle against an evil older than time itself.

This special Doctor Who Day screening also includes exclusive bonus material, featuring previously unseen content and a brand-new interview with a special guest, reflecting on the making of one of the most celebrated stories of the modern era – from encounters with the Ood to facing the terrifying Beast, alongside behind-the-scenes memories from the set.

FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE

For our annual Festival of Remembrance this year, Musical Director Alan Owens has once again brought together our Festival Concert Band and Crash Bang Wallop Youth Theatre Singers to bring us a night of great music plus tributes to all the Nations Armed Forces Past & Present and the customary Act of Remembrance dedications.

This years supported Charities are once again the Lance Corporal Ben Hyde Memorial Trust and the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

HOMETOWN GLORY: ADELE BY CANDLELIGHT (PIANO SHOW)

The Award-winning Adele Tribute Starring Natalie Black

The most intimate of evenings – a candlelit recital of Adele’s delightful songbook, performed absolutely live.

An acclaimed pianist delicately accompanies the devastatingly-talented Natalie Black as Adele.

A gorgeous must-see, not only for Adele fans, but for anyone wishing to enjoy a very special, golden evening of hits to take your breath away.

Multi-award-winning Natalie delivers her most vulnerable performance yet, taking her famous production – which has toured the globe since 2011 – to the next, absorbing level.

Natalie’s unrivalled likeness in both vocal quality and appearance will make this a night to remember.

All your most-loved Adele songs, from Adele’s four platinum-selling albums, feature: Set Fire to the Rain, Make You Feel my Love, Someone Like You, I Drink Wine, and sooo many more.

Showcasing the talents of the world’s most in-demand costume makers and musical arrangements to die for. . . the stage is perfectly set for Natalie’s pitch-perfect vocals.

Expect not only a glamorous evening of incredible music – including Adele’s famous frocks! – but also a night of fun and warmth as the singer’s inimitable personality is brought to life – all warmly wrapped up with beautiful storytelling. Even the infamous Adele cackle features!

Natalie’s meticulously crafted resemblance has resulted in many screen appearances, including a cameo role in the 2020 hit film Greed, alongside Steve Coogan; ITV’s This Morning, and the video for the Christmas No1 by LadBaby.

So, come and see what all the fuss is about, and get involved in a night of pure fun and entertainment not to be missed.

Multi-award Winner

The Best Tribute Act to Adele - National Tribute Music Awards, National Agents Association

“Right at the top of the tribute apex of sheer talent”

“True live music being played by real professionals”

UK Review

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MANFORD'S COMEDY CLUB (14+)

Manford’s Comedy Club are back in 2026 to host the award-winning comedy club at the Forum! They will be returning in September and November 2026 with fantastic new line ups!

Manford’s Comedy Club was launched by comedian Jason Manford. The idea was to bring comedians from the UK circuit to small towns and cities across the country for a night of live comedy.

 

Every show has a different line-up of four top comedians, who are all personally chosen by Jason Manford.

September line up:

MC - Rob Mulholland - find out more about him here

Richard Morton - find out more about him here

Kevin O'Brien

Alistair Barrie - find out more about him here

Nina Gilligan has been replaced with Rob Mulholland due to illness.

Funmbi Omotayo has been replaced with Richard Morton due to unforseen circumstances.

November line up:

MC - Barry Dodds - find out more about him here

Steve Gribbin - find out more about him here

Fab Goualin

Sam Avery - find out more about him here

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: GOLDEN BOY (TBC)

Golden Boy

by Clifford Odets

directed by Sam Yates

Rating and run time to be confirmed

Josh O’Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic.

1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. He must confront what he’s willing to sacrifice, who he’s willing to become and how to find his

place in a world that demands he choose a side.

Brought to life with a live string quartet and filmed live from the Almeida Theatre, Olivier Award-winner Sam Yates (Vanya) directs this propulsive drama exploring ambition, identity, and the high price of success.

Northallerton & District Flower Club: A Christmas Cracker

Northallerton Flower Club's Open Evening will be full of colour and sparkle. National Demonstrator and Judge, David Ryland from Penrith, with his  creative and dazzling flower arrangements, promises to be an inspiring start to the festive season.

PRESSURE (12A)

In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.

Directed by: Anthony Maras

Starring: Brendan Fraser, Andrew Scott, Kerry Condon, Damian Lewis, Chris Messina

Release date: 09/09/2026

RBO: CARMEN (12A)

The Royal Opera

CARMEN

Event Cinema

Age rating to be confirmed

Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds.

Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever-popular opera.

An all-star cast brings this white-hot drama to life, with Ginger Costa-Jackson in the fiery title role, alongside Russell Thomas as the jealous and despairing Don José. Following his 2023 Royal Opera debut, Sesto Quatrini returns to conduct Bizet’s electrifying and sensual score.

RBO: MANON (12A)

The Royal Ballet

MANON

Event Cinema

Age rating to be confirmed

In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux. Steadfast and devoted, he offers the possibility of an honourable life. Yet, the riches promised by the world of Parisian society remain tempting...

Manon’s inner turmoil and struggle for survival lie at the devastating heart of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1974 adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s novel. In this signature work of The Royal Ballet, MacMillan’s nuanced understanding of human psychology makes for an unflinching look into the moral degradation of Manon’s Paris, while all its decadence and decay are brought to life through Jules Massenet’s score and Nicholas Georgiadis’s designs.

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (PG)

An irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love and sisterhood.

Directed by: Georgia Oakley

Starring: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles, Caitriona Balfe, Frank Dillane, Herbert Nordrum, Bodhi Rae Breathnach,

Release date: 25/09/2026

SISTER ACT - NORTHALLERTON MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

Welcome to Northallerton Musical Theatre Company's autumn production - "SISTER ACT".  

This is the feel-amazing musical comedy smash hit based on the 1992 film that had audiences singing its praises!  

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be found - a convent!!  Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and the uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the nuns' choir Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but in doing so, she blows her cover!

What happens next?  Come along and find out - you won't be disappointed!!

SUNDAY BIG BAND

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.

THE ABSOLUTE ELVIS SHOW

Join us at the Forum Northallerton to hear world renowned Johnny Lee Memphis and the JLM band, supported with vocals from The Memphis Belles, come together to produce this explosive and dynamic interpretation of Elvis live in concert - The Absolute Elvis Show.

Elvis was Johnny’s very first inspiration. As a small boy Johnny would passionately watch all of Elvis’s movies and listen to his songs and from the age of three was singing and dancing to entertain his family. As a result of that home grown musical talent Johnny has travelled far and wide, and continues to entertain people the world over.

Paying homage to the king since 2004, he is absolutely one of the best Elvis Tribute Artists in the business. His craft has led him to work in countries such as Canada, USA, China, Australia, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Germany, and of course the Mecca for all Elvis Tribute Artists, Memphis Tennessee where he performed directly across from Graceland.

His career has also introduced him to people who knew Elvis personally. They had the following to say about his performance:

“Johnny is doing Elvis proud, when you meet him it’s like you’ve met your new best friend just like it was with Elvis” Charles Stones (Elvis’ tour manager)

“Boy, you sure brought back a lot of great memories for me with what you just done on that stage” Sam Thompson (Elvis’ bodyguard & close friend)