What’s On

Tickets for Victoria Hall events are available to buy online, in person at our box office, or by phone on 01729 825718. Online bookings are subject to a small booking fee. Our box office and phone line opening hours are 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday.


Total Rex
Mar
14

Total Rex

Total REX is a sensational show capturing the rock sound of Marc Bolan and T-Rex. A must see for all Bolan, Glam Rock and 70’s Music fans alike. 

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr
Mar
26

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr

Following the success of last year’s Frozen Jr and the unforgettable adventure of Shrek the Musical Jr in 2024, The Courthouse Kids Theatre proudly returns to Victoria Hall with its most enchanting production yet: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr! 

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr
Mar
27

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr

Following the success of last year’s Frozen Jr and the unforgettable adventure of Shrek the Musical Jr in 2024, The Courthouse Kids Theatre proudly returns to Victoria Hall with its most enchanting production yet: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr! 

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr
Mar
28

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr

Following the success of last year’s Frozen Jr and the unforgettable adventure of Shrek the Musical Jr in 2024, The Courthouse Kids Theatre proudly returns to Victoria Hall with its most enchanting production yet: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr! 

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr
Mar
28

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr

Following the success of last year’s Frozen Jr and the unforgettable adventure of Shrek the Musical Jr in 2024, The Courthouse Kids Theatre proudly returns to Victoria Hall with its most enchanting production yet: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr! 

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Royal Opera: Siegfried
Mar
31

Royal Opera: Siegfried

Raised by a scheming dwarf and unaware of his true family origins, a young man embarks on an epic journey. Soon, destiny brings him face-to-face with a shattered sword, a fearsome dragon and the cursed ring it guards, and a Valkyrie forced into enchanted slumber...

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Young Mothers (tramps)
Apr
1

Young Mothers (tramps)

The Dardenne brothers once again bring audiences a moving portrayal of real lives with their latest social-realist drama Young Mothers, which took home the Best Screenplay prize at Cannes earlier this year.

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Mikey Kenney
Apr
3

Mikey Kenney

Mikey Kenney is primarily a respected fiddle player, singer, songwriter and composer from Liverpool, but he is also a multi-instrumentalist, often performing many of the parts on his recordings (on banjo, mandolin, guitar, melodeon etc).

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Gigspanner Big Band
Apr
6

Gigspanner Big Band

Characterised by riotous inventiveness, technically gifted individual playing and subtle collaborative interaction, this coming together of several of the biggest names on the folk-roots scene, combines a deep knowledge of roots traditions with a ceaselessly boundary pushing approach. 

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The Daintees Trio
Apr
9

The Daintees Trio

40 years ago Martin Stephenson & The Daintees released critically acclaimed debut album ‘Boat To Bolivia’. In Spring 2026, Martin celebrates the milestone with a stripped back acoustic trio tour of smaller, more intimate venues.

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Track Dogs
Apr
10

Track Dogs

“Sun-shiny songs thriving on dark themes behind irresistible rhythms.” Long-time favourites on the live music scene from festivals to club gigs, Madrid-based Track Dogs have built a very distinctive sound, drawing on folk, Americana, and jazz, but with left-field overtones from Harold Brown’s distinctive contribution on trumpet. 

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The Captain’s Beard
Apr
11

The Captain’s Beard

The Captain’s Beard are one of the UK’s most seasoned folk-rock and sea shanty groups. Playing over a hundred shows a year, they’ve carried their tales of the sea from rowdy taverns to large festival stages like Tartan Heart (Scotland), Cidre et Dragon (France), Zomerfolk (Netherlands), and even to the grandeur of Alexandra Palace (London).

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Peter Howarth
Apr
17

Peter Howarth

Peter Howarth, lead singer with The Hollies and West End star of Only the Lonely - The Roy Orbison Story, invites you to join him for an acoustic solo show as he performs some of the all-time favourite hits such as He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, You Got It, and Pretty Woman. 

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Karnataka
Apr
18

Karnataka

Known for their breathtaking fusion of symphonic rock, dynamic arrangements, and heartfelt lyrics, Karnataka is set to reignite the stage, delivering an unforgettable live experience for fans old and new.

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Royal Opera: The Magic Flute
Apr
21

Royal Opera: The Magic Flute

Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it.

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All My Sons
Apr
22

All My Sons

Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).

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Martin Simpson
Apr
23

Martin Simpson

One of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin's interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His remarkable solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. 

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Oysterband’s John Jones with Ray Cooper and Al Scott
Apr
24

Oysterband’s John Jones with Ray Cooper and Al Scott

John Jones is best known as the powerful and charismatic singer with Oysterband, one of the leading folk/rock and roots outfits on the UK music scene, acclaimed by music critics and fans alike; recipients of numerous Music Awards; veterans of Glastonbury, Wickham, Shrewsbury, Tønder, and countless other festivals. Now in 2026, John is taking to the road with new music and old friends: Ray Cooper a.k.a. Chopper and Al Scott.

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Melodeons in Ribblesdale
Apr
25

Melodeons in Ribblesdale

We are pleased to be able to present an exciting concert featuring the talented melodeon players: Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, Katie Howson and Dave Grey; currently appearing as tutors as part of the Melodeons in Ribblesdale tuition weekend based in Settle, which is running from 24th to 26th April 2026. 

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Met Opera: Eugene Onegin
May
5

Met Opera: Eugene Onegin

Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late.

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Tide Lines
May
7

Tide Lines

Tide Lines are a band whose story stretches from the wild expanses of the Scottish Highlands to the beating heart of Glasgow. In June 2025, they celebrated a landmark moment with their fourth album Glasgow Love Story via their own Tide Lines Music label, which landed at No.1 in Scotland and No.11 in the UK Official Album Charts — their highest UK chart position to date and third Scottish No.1.

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Session A9
May
9

Session A9

Now in their 21st year, Session A9 have earned their reputation as one of the best live bands in the country. Adored by fellow artists and the wider public, band members have played key roles in Capercaillie, The Peat Bog Faeries, Nordic Fiddlers Bloc, The Boys of The Lough, Fiddler's Bid, Blazin' Fiddles and The Treacherous Orchestra. It's no wonder they’re frequently described as a “Scottish Supergroup”.

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Manran
May
14

Manran

For over 15 years, Mànran has been at the heart of the Scottish traditional music scene, earning a reputation as one of the genre’s most exciting and influential bands. Renowned for their bold fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds, the seven-piece effortlessly blend English and Gaelic songs with driving, intricate instrumentals.

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Barbara Dickson
May
15

Barbara Dickson

In this special semi-acoustic performance, Barbara Dickson and her pianist Nick Holland explore her catalogue of songs at an intimate level. Barbara lets the words and melodies take ‘centre stage’ as she performs a wonderful range of material drawing on her folk roots, contemporary greats, and some of her classic hits.

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Elephant Sessions
May
16

Elephant Sessions

Over the past decade and more, Elephant Sessions have grown from grassroots beginnings to become one of the most prominent acts in contemporary folk music, performing at major festivals and venues across the UK, Europe, Australia and North America.

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Pop will Eat Itself
May
19

Pop will Eat Itself

Pop Will Eat Itself released critically acclaimed album Delete Everything - their first for 10 years – in October 2025 and smashed through a huge tour to celebrate its release. Still riding that wave, they’re back with a run of dates in May 2026 playing a mix of old and new favourites.

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Frida Kahlo
May
20

Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo is a phenomenon. She is arguably the world’s favourite female artist – beloved by young and old. Exhibition on Screen’s award-winning film – first released during covid to a restricted audience - is back by popular demand with an exciting new addition from the blockbuster transatlantic exhibition from Tate Britain and MFA Houston 'Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon'

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Katie Spencer
May
28

Katie Spencer

Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull (UK), Katie Spencer’s landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers. It is this sense of space and movement that flows through her assured guitar style and songwriting. Now, as Katie steps into this new era with a third album, her focus turns to those deeper inner spaces, inviting the listener to engage with her heartfelt and intricately-crafted songs.

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Gnoss
Jun
5

Gnoss

Gnoss’ signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers; outstanding musicianship, deep traditional roots and contemporary compositional flair combine to create songs and tunes brimming with character.

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Hoganberry Weekender
Jun
12
to 13 Jun

Hoganberry Weekender

Police Dog Hogan have been Victoria Hall regulars over the last few years  and are thrilled to be back with musical friends, collaborators and some folks that they are just big fans of too. A weekend of wide screen Americana top talent across our two stages.

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Swing City Big Band
Jun
20

Swing City Big Band

Experience an unforgettable night of music at the world’s oldest surviving music hall. The Swing City Big Band returns to the historic Victoria Hall to bring the sounds of the Big Bands to life in a venue that was built for grand performances.

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Sian
Jun
21

Sian

Sian are a Scottish Gaelic folk band whose acclaimed sophomore album araon won Album of the Year at the 2025 Scots Trad Music Awards. Formed in 2016 through Blas Festival, the band is made up of Ceitlin Lilidh, Eilidh Cormack and Ellen MacDonald, alongside multi-instrumentalist Innes White.

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The Spooky Men’s Chorale
Jul
2

The Spooky Men’s Chorale

A magnificent, many-headed singing beast, the Spooky Men’s Chorale carves out new territories of mighty sounds, exquisite tenderness, and charming stupidity. Festival favourites in Australia and the UK, they evoke musical worlds far beyond that suggested by their unassuming, casually hatted, black-clad appearance. They are just a bunch of blokes, but where they take you will blow your mind.

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Illyria: The Three Musketeers
Jul
15

Illyria: The Three Musketeers

All for One; One for All!  Young D’Artagnan is desperate to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the King’s Guard. But are his swashbuckling credentials sufficient? Find out as the fearless four survive the schemes of Cardinal Richelieu and cross swords with the deadly Milady de Winter.

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Jimmy Nail
Jul
16

Jimmy Nail

Acclaimed actor, singer, musician and writer — and proud Geordie icon — Jimmy Nail heads out on the road in 2026 with Stories and Songs, a series of intimate retrospective shows reflecting on an extraordinary seven-decade career.

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Le Vent du Nord
Aug
12

Le Vent du Nord

Le Vent du Nord have become incomparable ambassadors of Canada’s Francophone culture and a major creative force within Québec’s progressive folk music scene. Since forming in 2002, they have experienced a meteoric rise that continues to amaze.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Aug
18

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Love, laughter, and a little bit of lunacy — enter a world where fairies meddle, lovers quarrel, and magic runs wild!
This summer, join us for a breathtaking open-air performance of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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Illyria: The Pirates of Penzance
Aug
19

Illyria: The Pirates of Penzance

Frederick, apprenticed to Pirates until his 21st birthday, learns that he was born in a leap year on 29th February. Will he be tied into piracy until he is 84? Will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long?  Join Illyria for an evening of silliness, satire and glorious music.

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Luke Wallace
Aug
25

Luke Wallace

Luke Wallace is a dynamic force in the world of folk music, using his talent as a songwriter, speaker, and choral arranger to champion environmental causes and inspire positive change. Hailing from the Coast Salish Territory known as Vancouver, Canada, Luke has been on a decade-long journey of touring, recording and organizing for the betterment of people and the planet.

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John Doyle
Aug
28

John Doyle

Over the past 20 years John Doyle has established himself as the guitarist-accompanist of choice for not only Joan Baez and Mary Chapin Carpenter but also the great Chicago-born Irish fiddler Liz Carroll and bluegrass stars Tim O’Brien and Dirk Powell.

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The Bar Stool Preachers
Aug
30

The Bar Stool Preachers

The Bar Stool Preachers are a dynamic and groundbreaking band that is set to revolutionize the music scene. With their unique blend of punk rock, ska, and reggae, the Bar Stool Preachers are poised to captivate even more audiences worldwide.

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Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now
Sept
11

Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now

The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes? ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans.

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Mark Chadwick
Sept
19

Mark Chadwick

One of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick, has co-written 20 chart singles and 6 Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of the Levellers, the band he has fronted for over 25 years.

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Uptown Joel
Oct
2

Uptown Joel

The legendary songs of Billy Joel, performed by West End original Darren Reeves, along with a live 5-piece band. Darren starred in the lead role of the internationally acclaimed, Broadway and West End Billy Joel hit musical ‘Movin’ Out’.

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Merry Hell
Oct
16

Merry Hell

Multi-award winning Merry Hell offer joyful, uplifting folk-rock, with a message for troubled times.  Native to the North-West of England, the 8-piece musical charabanc was built from the embers of the much loved folk-punk band The Tansads, developing a life and feel all of its own. 

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Oliver Wakeman Band
Nov
8

Oliver Wakeman Band

With the continued interest in the YES album From a Page, now is the ideal moment for Oliver Wakeman and his band to bring some of these beloved later-era YES tracks - which featured significant songwriting contributions from Oliver - to the stage.

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Blue Rose Code
Nov
13

Blue Rose Code

Following headline performances in ‘24 at Cambridge Folk Festival and Gate To Southwell with his nine-piece Caley Soul band as well as a sold out bravura show for Celtic Connections at Glasgow’s 1,400 cap Pavillion Theatre, Ross Wilson has spent the last few months reconnecting with his roots in live club performance.

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Torridon
Nov
15

Torridon

Torridon has cemented its reputation as one of Scotland’s most electric and high-impact folk-rock acts. Known for their thunderous, sold-out live performances, the six-piece band fuses the epic scale of rock and pop with the soaring power of Highland Bagpipes and traditional instrumentation

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Lindisfarne
Dec
5

Lindisfarne

Settle Victoria Hall is delighted to welcome the legendary 70’s folk-rock pioneers LINDISFARNE, with a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members fronted by founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar.

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Lindisfarne
Dec
6

Lindisfarne

Settle Victoria Hall is delighted to welcome the legendary 70’s folk-rock pioneers LINDISFARNE, with a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members fronted by founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar.

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A Christmas Carol
Dec
10

A Christmas Carol

A sparse stage. A single performer. And Victorian London springs to life. This is ‘A Christmas Carol’ as Charles Dickens performed it himself, drawn directly from his original reading script.

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Tom Meighan
Mar
11

Tom Meighan

The singer who fronted Kasabian through their biggest triumphs from 1997 to 2020 is hitting the road. With eleven platinum records and five consecutive UK number one albums, Meighan is a generational frontman headlining festivals, storming the charts, and commanding headlines across a defining era of British music.

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In a Big Country: Bruce Watson
May
8

In a Big Country: Bruce Watson

Big Country founder and guitarist, Bruce Watson, dominated the charts in the 1980s and has never looked back. Alongside singer Stuart Adamson, Watson and co enjoyed hits on both sides of the Atlantic, and became one of the biggest bands of the 1980s.

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Norrie MacIver
Mar
11

Norrie MacIver

Norrie “Tago” MacIver is the lead singer of Skipinnish, one of Scotland’s most popular and dynamic folk bands. Known for his powerful voice, melodic flair, and deep roots in Gaelic tradition, Norrie has brought his signature style to sold-out venues across the UK, including the Barrowlands and Usher Hall.

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Across the Evening Sky: Josienne Clarke sings the songs of Sandy Denny
Mar
7

Across the Evening Sky: Josienne Clarke sings the songs of Sandy Denny

Josienne Clarke has been hailed as the songwriter-poet of melancholy, as well as a thrilling interpreter of traditional song. In the wake of her acclaimed new album, Parenthesis, I, she is now stepping up to honour Sandy Denny – a singer with whom she has been compared – with a show that brings Denny’s music to a new generation.

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Iago Banet
Mar
6

Iago Banet

Described as ‘a master of the guitar’ by Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3 In Tune; as 'nothing short of phenomenal' in a recent review, and as a ‘highly recommended artist’ by Celtic Connections, Iago Banet creates stories without words, enthralling audiences as he does so.

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Royal Ballet: Giselle
Mar
3

Royal Ballet: Giselle

The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a nobleman promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle’s grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle’s ghost.

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Niall McCabe
Feb
25

Niall McCabe

With self-effacing humour and stories told of growing up on a remote Irish Island Niall McCabe possess an effortless charm which both captivates and liberates his audience.

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The Alan Hull Songbook
Feb
21

The Alan Hull Songbook

More than 25 years on from the untimely passing of the great Alan Hull, his legacy of songs and poetry has stood the test of time and remains an important part of our national culture and heritage.

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Spiers and Boden
Feb
20

Spiers and Boden

Spiers & Boden have been at the forefront of the English traditional folk scene for 25 years both as a ground breaking duo and as founder members of folk phenomenon Bellowhead.

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The Waiting Room
Jan
23

The Waiting Room

In this gripping original play, a group of strangers find themselves in a deserted railway station waiting room. As they settle in and wait for a train that never arrives, they soon realise something unsettling - none of them can remember where they’re going or where they’ve come from.

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Royal Opera: La Traviata
Jan
14

Royal Opera: La Traviata

At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom, Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple’s happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of life soon come knocking.

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Please note, Victoria Hall has a busy timetable of private hires and events not listed here, and the listings on this page are not intended to be an indication of the hall’s availability for hires or programme bookings. If you’re interested in hiring Victoria Hall for a private event, please enquire through this page. If you would like to be considered for our programme of events, please get in touch with us here. Please be aware that we receive many more artist submissions than we can possibly fit into our programme, so we are unable to offer bookings to every enquiry we receive.