What’s going on this weekend? 13-15 March 2020
Not sure what to do this weekend? Why not visit one of the many fantastic events happening within Kirklees.
Don’t forget to browse on our Community Directory for lots more ideas.
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The Tiger Who Came To Tea – family show
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour, celebrating over 10 years on stage!
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised!
When is it?
- Friday 13 March 2020 – 1:30pm
- Saturday 14 March 2020 – 11:00am
- Saturday 14 March 2020 – 2:00pm
- Sunday 15 March 2020 – 11:00am
- Sunday 15 March 2020 – 2:00pm
Where is it at?
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP.
More information
For tickets and more information visit the event’s page.
Don’t Bother – stand-up poetry
A stand-up poetry show about dead rabbits, chocolate, and nostalgia.
Multi-award winning performance poet and alumnus of the Durham Revue, Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin presents a semi-coherent exploration of nothing in particular using some words that rhyme and some more that don’t. Blending surreal humour with storytelling and spoken word, Don’t Bother is a unique hour of comedy that is not to be missed.
When is it?
- Saturday 14 March 2020 – 8:00pm
Where is it at?
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP.
More information
For tickets and more information visit the event’s page.
Into The Groove – The Ultimate Tribute to Madonna
Are you ready to strike a pose?
Join us to celebrate the incredible 35-year career of the best-selling female artist of all time. This dazzling and colourful production features all of Madonna’s greatest hits such as Holiday, Like a Prayer, Papa Don’t Preach, Material Girl, Vogue, Music, Hung Up and many, many more!
Recreating highlights from her breathtaking live tours, this show pays tribute to the classic songs, spectacular costumes, and iconic dance routines that have earned Madonna the title Queen of Pop. It’s generating such a buzz around the country that Madonna fans everywhere are digging out their lacy gloves, conical bras, and cowboy hats and preparing to get Into The Groove!
When is it?
- Friday 13 March 2020 – 7:30pm
Where is it at?
Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA.
More information
For tickets and more information visit the event’s page.
Huddersfield Repair Café
The Huddersfield Repair Café returns on Saturday 14 March, 11am – 3pm in Queensgate Market (Demo Zone). The Repair Café takes place on the second Saturday of the month and their fixers have their, screwdrivers at the ready!
The Repair Café aims to reduce the amount of items thrown away by matching volunteer fixers with your broken items, but don’t fix anything which could be repaired by stalls in the market (phones/ watch straps/ shoes/ clothing repairs etc). If you have garden tools that need sharpening bring them along and get ready for spring.
On this Saturday there will also be an opportunity to make fabric flower brooches for Mother’s Day from scrap fabric, turn old t-shirts into reusable shopping bags and old jumpers into cosy cushion covers. No need to book or pay, just drop in and get upcycling!
When is it?
- Saturday 14 March- 11:00am – 3:00pm
Where is it at?
Demo Zone, Queensgate Market, Huddersfield, HD1 2UJ.
More information
If you have any questions, or if you want to get involved and lend your fixing skills then get in touch by messaging on Facebook or email Huddersfieldrepaircafe@gmail.com
For more information visit the event’s page.
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s happening next week…
Rob Brydon – Songs and Stories
Join celebrated comedian, singer, actor, presenter and impressionist – the brilliantly talented ROB BRYDON, for a very special evening of toe-tapping tunes and side-splitting laughter!
Best known for feel-good TV favourites like Gavin and Stacey and Would I Lie to You, Rob swaps the screen for the stage as he takes his new show ‘Songs and Stories’ out on the road to a series of intimate venues across the UK. He will be accompanied by a sensational live band in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of storytelling and song. Expect Sondheim to Rodgers and Hammerstein, Paul Simon to Tom Waits.
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy one of Britain’s finest all-round entertainers doing what he does best.
When is it?
- Saturday 21 March 2020 – 7:30pm
Where is it at?
Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA.
More information
For tickets and more information visit the event’s page.
Queen of Crime and Strictly bestseller to feature in this year’s Huddersfield Literature Festival
The programme for this year’s Huddersfield Literature Festival has been announced, with an exciting line-up of talks, workshops and free family events.
From Strictly sparkle to literary lectures and from crime royalty to free family events, the programme for this year’s Huddersfield Literature Festival is one of the most varied to date. Taking place in venues in and around Huddersfield, HLF2020 runs from 19-29 March, with a theme of ‘The Creative Mind’.
When is it?
19-29 March 2020
Where is it at?
Various venues across Huddersfield.
More information
Details of how to book can be found on the Festival website and most tickets can also be booked through the website.
Printed brochures are available in libraries, bookshops and other venues across the region.
