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Eighth Grade with Live Soundtrack + Anna Meredith Q&A Friday 6th October - 19.30

Tickets £10 plus booking fee, concessions available

See comedian and YouTube sensation Bo Burnham’s 2018 debut feature film Eighth Grade with its soundtrack performed live, followed by a Q&A with composer Anna Meredith, named by Pitchfork as “one of the most innovative minds in modern British music”.

As wannabe YouTuber, thirteen-year-old Kayla (Elsie Fisher) navigates the awkwardness of teen life. Anna Meredith’s score highlights the angst of her world with electronic synths, pulsing drum-beats and dynamic bass performed live by a four-piece band.

Part of Live Cinema Weekender. Weekender tickets include ticket to DJ Yoda’s Tarantino AV Show, Saturday 7th October. Please purchase these separately
Dates: Fri 06 Booking and More Information

Live Cinema Weekender Friday 6th and Saturday 7th October 2023 - 19:30

Dewsbury Town Hall
Tickets £16 plus booking fee

A weekend of the very best film and live music events come to Dewsbury Town Hall for two nights only.

On Friday 6th October, see Eighth Grade with its soundtrack performed live, followed by a Q&A with composer and “one of the most innovative minds in modern British music” (Pitchfork), Anna Meredith.

On Saturday 7th October, experience multi award-winning DJ Yoda taking to the turntables with a brand new AV show for a new spin on one of Hollywood’s most iconic directors: Quentin Tarantino. Produced by Kirklees’ very own Live Cinema UK, the Weekender sees two of the very best live cinema events from the UK’s top artists to Dewsbury as part of Kirklees Year of Music 2023.
Single tickets are available.

Dates: Fri 06 Booking and More Information

NMMVC, HEPWORTH BAND, & DENBY DALE LADIES Saturday 7th October 2023 - 19.15

Huddersfield Town Hall
Tickets £12.50 plus booking fee

As part of Kirklees Year of Music New Mill Male Voice Choir, Hepworth Band and Denby Dale Ladies Choir are presenting an evening of voices and brass, showcasing the talent in the local communities of the Holme Valley and Denby Dale.

Dates: Sat 07 Booking and More Information

DJ Yoda’s Tarantino AV Show Saturday 7th October 2023 - 19.30

Dewsbury Town Hall
Tickets £10 plus booking fee, concessions available

Returning to Kirklees for the first time since he performed in front of 9000 people at the 2014 Festival of Light, multi award-winning DJ Yoda takes to the turntables with a brand new AV show for a new spin on one of Hollywood’s most iconic directors. See Tarantino’s well-loved cult classics in an immersive audio-visual experience blending classic movie footage, soundtracks & insane turntable wizardry.

Part of Live Cinema Weekender, a celebration of film and live music. Weekender tickets include ticket to Eighth Grade with Live Soundtrack + Anna Meredith Q&A, Friday 6th October. Please purchase these tickets separately.
Dates: Sat 07 Booking and More Information

Beethoven's Seventh Symphony Thursday 12th October 2023 - 19.30

Orchestra of Opera North
Huddersfield Town Hall
Tickets from £13.00 plus concession plus booking fee

Beethoven Coriolanus Overture Op. 62
MacMillan A Scotch Bestiary
Beethoven Symphony No. 7

Joana Carneiro conductor
Stephen Farr organ
Orchestra of Opera North

Acclaimed Portuguese conductor Joana Carneiro makes her Kirklees Concert Season debut, opening the concert with Beethoven’s Coriolanus Overture.

Along the lines of the musical portraits in Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition and Elgar’s Enigma Variations, James MacMillan’s ‘sonically spectacular’ (LA Times) Scotch Bestiary for organ and orchestra was inspired by personalities he had encountered in his native country.

One of Beethoven’s most enduringly popular works – its imposing Allegretto accompanied the closing scene in the Oscar-winning film The King’s Speech – the Seventh Symphony will send you away uplifted on the whirling currents of its glorious final movement.

Pre-concert talk begins at 6.40pm
Dates: Thu 12 Booking and More Information

Escapade 2023 Friday 13th October 2023 19.00 & Sunday 15th October 2023 performances at 14.30 & 18:00

Abinitio School of Dance

Batley Town Hall
Tickets £12.00 plus booking fee

Join us for an Adventure with "Peter Pan", whilst trying to "Save the Planet". "We Will Rock You" with our Show!

Dates: Fri 13, Sun 15 Booking and More Information

Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra 14/10/23 Saturday 14th October 2023 - 19.30

Huddersfield Town Hall
Ticket from £14 with concessions plus booking fee

A concert of three giants of the orchestral world, Tchaikovsky and Brahms. We also welcome back our friend Andrew Zolinsky as soloist in what promises to be to be a joyous affirmation of music making.

Dvorak – The Noon Day Witch
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No1
Brahms – Symphony No2

Dates: Sat 14 Booking and More Information

Gag N' Bone Man presents: Nips & Quips - A comedy night for the Nipple Innovation Project Saturday 14th October 2023 - 20.00

Batley Town Hall
Tickets £20 plus booking fee

This is going to be epic! We're raising funds and much needed awareness for the Nipple Innovation Project (the UK's first mastectomy tattoo charity).

We've got Shaparak (Shappi) Khorsandi, Nick Helm, Jack Carroll and Anna Thomas to bring the quips, and the money we raise will bring the nips...
Dates: Sat 14 Booking and More Information

Alexander Woodrow Monday 16th October 2023 - 13.00

Huddersfield Town Hall
Tickets £5 plus booking fee

Bach Toccata, Adagio & Fugue in C
Walton Popular Song
Whitlock Plymouth Suite
Karg-Elert Harmonies du Soir
Fauré Sicilienne
Vierne Carillon de Westminster

Director of Music at Leeds Minster, Alexander Woodrow puts the organ through its paces today. Bach’s dazzling Toccata, Adagio & Fugue is followed by Walton’s whimsical Popular Song and Whitlock’s Plymouth Suite. The recital culminates in Vierne’s tour de force based on the Westminster chimes.

“Treat yourself to Lunch before the performance, Soup, Sandwiches, Cakes, Tea and Coffee available from 11:15 at Huddersfield Town Hall".

Dates: Mon 16 Booking and More Information

We'll Gather Lilacs Wednesday 18th October - 12.30

Dewsbury Town Hall
Tickets £5 plus booking fee

Ellie Laugharne soprano
David Cowan piano

Former Opera North Associate Artist and mainstage favourite Ellie Laugharne (Hansel and Gretel, The Magic Flute, Requiem) is joined by the company’s Head of Music, David Cowan, in a collection of musical settings of poems and texts from around Europe, by composers ranging from Holst to Howells and Dring to Wolf.

“Treat yourself to Lunch before the performance, Soup, Sandwiches, Cakes, Tea and Coffee available from 11:30 at Dewsbury Town Hall”.

Dates: Wed 18 Booking and More Information

A Beautiful Noise Show Friday 20th October 2023 - 19.30

Huddersfield Town hall
Tickets £25.50 plus booking fee

From London's West End, this internationally acclaimed production celebrates the music of Neil Diamond. From the hits he penned during his time in the Brill Building to the Jazz Singer and countless live concerts, Neil Diamond is a musical icon, selling over 130 million albums throughout his exceptional career.

This is the only show starring the extraordinary Fisher Stevens, undeniably one of the BEST Neil Diamond impersonators you will ever see! Together with the fantastic cast of professional musicians and singers who performed at the Lyric theatre in Londons' Shaftesbury Avenue.

Dates: Fri 20 Booking and More Information

Haunted House Spooktacular Pantomime 26th - 31st October 2023 Evening & Matinee performances

Southgate Theatre Honley
Tickets from £8 plus concessions plus booking fee

A Spooktacular NEW pantomime written by Barry Crossley.
Honley Players at their funniest in this Halloween inspired pantomime.
Dates: Thu 26, Fri 27, Sat 28, Sun 29, Tue 31 Booking and More Information

An Evening With Eamonn Holmes Friday 27th October 2023 - 7.30pm

Huddersfield Town Hall
Tickets from £25 plus booking fee

Eamonn Holmes -My Story So Far!

Come along and listen to Eamonn being interviewed about his life and career. Hear all about the rich and famous he himself has interviewed. A night that is both thought provoking and laugh out loud funny!

Eamonn will be happy to answer pre-submitted questions during the second half.
Dates: Fri 27 Booking and More Information

Cliffe House - October Holiday Activities - Halloween Fun Trail 2023 Our Halloween fun trail is a waymarked route around the Cliffe House grounds, taking you through mature woodland & open glades. Look out for Halloween boards along the trail, use the map to collect the letters and solve the word| Play natural noughts and crosses| Make some natural art with fallen branches, nuts, leaves etc. | Make a mudface or sculpture. At the end of the trail return your completed map to our kiosk & earn yourself a tasty treat.

When booking your ticket, Select your respective day, the time frame reads 10.00, but you are able to attend anytime between 10.00am - 4.00pm on that day.
Age: Any age
Advance online bookings close @ 11.59pm on the night before the scheduled activity.
Call on the day to check on availability of spaces.
Parental supervision required for the duration of the activity. Refunds Policy - No Refunds
Further Enquiries - Call or email 01484 416 416 - [email protected] Dates: Sat 28, Sun 29, Mon 30, Tue 31 Booking and More Information

Cliffe House - Pumpkin Picking - October Half Term 2023 Come along to our pumpkin patch, pick your favourite pumpkin,
and carve it while you’re here. Wheelbarrows available
(limited number available, first come first served). Carving will be undercover on the lawn, so no need to worry about the weather, though wellies are advised – it can get muddy! Open to all ages and parental supervision always required. Dates: Sat 28, Sun 29, Mon 30, Tue 31 Booking and More Information

Yorkshire Diwali Saturday 28th October 2023 - 15.00 to 21.00

Dewsbury Town Hall
Tickets £15 plus booking fee
Children (aged 5-15) £10 plus booking fee

Come and celebrate the festival of lights - Diwali. There will be stage performances of song and dance as well as dinner (for free, included in the ticket price).

Dates: Sat 28 Booking and More Information

PROUD Saturday 28th of October 2023 - 18.30

Paris Cherise Dance Company presents - PROUD
Batley Town Hall
Tickets £12.50 plus booking fee

Come and Join us for an evening full of talent in our annual show "PROUD"
The show includes all the Paris Cherise Dance Company dancers who have been working extremely to bring a magical performance to the stage.

Dates: Sat 28 Booking and More Information

The Illegal Eagles Saturday 28th October 2023 - 19.30

Huddersfield Town Hall
Tickets £32.50 plus booking fee

Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return to Huddersfield with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including ’Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more…

Dates: Sat 28 Booking and More Information

Cliffe House - October Holiday Activity - Bushcraft 2023 Activity Information Book on for our fantastic instructor led Bushcraft activity. This is the perfect family activity for all to sit around a campfire toasting marshmallows, making & cooking your own garlic bread twist, all washed down with a warming hot chocolate. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements. No need to worry about the damp conditions - this session is based under cover within our woodland.
Duration: 90 min session
Cost: £8.00 per person (you only need to purchase a ticket if participating in the activity)
Age: 6yrs+
Advance online bookings close @ 11.59pm on the night before the scheduled activity.
Call on the day to check on availability of spaces. Parental supervision required for the duration of the activity.
Refunds Policy - No Refunds
Further Enquiries Call or email 01484 416 416 - [email protected] Dates: Mon 30 Booking and More Information

Alessandro Bianchi Monday 30th October 2023 - 13.00

Huddersfield Town Hall
Tickets £5 plus booking fee

Pardini Toccata on “Amazing Grace”
Hielscher Scottish Rhapsody
McDonald “I talk to the wind”
Porter-Brown Tuba Tune
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Kalējs Perpetuum Mobile
Nevin “Will o’ the wisp”: Scherzo-Toccatina
Sowerby Pageant

Alessandro Bianchi visits from Cantù in Italy. A prolific recitalist, he has performed at venues around the world, and acted as a juror for organ competitions. His programme features an arrangement of Gershwin’s ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue, and ends with Sowerby’s fiendishly difficult Pageant.

“Treat yourself to Lunch before the performance, Soup, Sandwiches, Cakes, Tea and Coffee available from 11:15 at Huddersfield Town Hall".

Dates: Mon 30 Booking and More Information

Cliffe House - October Holiday Activity - Archery 2023 Activity Information Join our activity instructors in learning how to draw the arrow, balance the bow & fire at a distance target - Challenge your family members as to who can score the greatest points. All under cover so no need to worry about damp conditions.

Duration: 60 min session
Age: 6yrs+
Advance online bookings close @11.59pm on the night before the scheduled activity.
Call on the day to check on availability of spaces.
Parental supervision required for the duration of the activity.
Refunds Policy - No refunds
Further Enquiries - Call or email 01484 416 416 - [email protected] Dates: Tue 31 Booking and More Information

Little Deer Wood: Archery (October 2023 Half Term) Tuesday 31st October 2023 - 10.00, 11.15, 13.00 and 14.15

Archery
For those budding Robin Hoods out there, come along and learn how to safely shoot an arrow while challenging opponent an a variety of games.

Cost
£6 per person plus booking fee, per activity, parental supervision required for the duration of activity
Advanced Bookings Only
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of your session and allow enough time to park.
Refund Policy - No refunds
All activities suitable for age 6+

Additional Information
Please advise us of any special dietary requirements (bushcraft session only)
Clothing - This is a woodland environment please dress appropriately with suitable footwear (no open-toed shoes)
Our activities are accessible but please contact us before booking if you have a specific need where we may need to adapt the session.
We have a small selection of refreshments which will be available from 9.45am - 3.30pm. (Cash Only - sorry for any inconvenience)
Please feel free to bring a picnic/packed lunch to enjoy in between activities. There will be a small number of lawn games available throughout the day for you to use free of charge.
No pets allowed, except for assistance animals.

Parking
On street parking can be found on Low Mill Lane and Church Lane. Unfortunately we do not have parking onsite except for Blue Badge Holders who need to please make us aware beforehand. Please do not park on the lane leading to the activity centre as this is a private road. Please park considerately.

For further details please contact Little Deer Wood at [email protected] or 01484 225952.

Little Deer Wood Outdoor Centre, Shepley Bridge Marina, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 9HR

Dates: Tue 31 Booking and More Information