Victoria Theatre

Thousands of visitors flock to see the Illuminated puppets in the Halifax Christmas Parade finish in the Piece Hall photographed for The Yorkshire Post by Tony Johnson

The best pictures as Halifax Christmas Parade lights up The Piece Hall

The new adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest takes the farce to new levels as the classic story of love, mistaken identity and double lives is given a new twist – and takes audience participation to a fresh extreme as spectators are invited to act on stage.

Your chance to take part in fresh new version of Oscar Wilde classic

Oliver Johnstone in Henry V which comes to Leeds Playhouse in July. Picture: Johan Persson.

A look ahead to some of the highlights coming up in theatre this year

The Courteeners

The Courteeners at Victoria Theatre, Halifax

The Shay Stadium, Halifax. PICTURE: BRUCE ROLLINSON.

FC Halifax Town may have to find alternative venue for home games with Shay Stad...

Sir Michael Parkinson. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Sir Michael Parkinson to speak about broadcasting career at Victoria Theatre Hal...

The Russian State Ballet of Siberia coming to The Victoria Theatre in Halifax

Ad Feature VIDEO PREVIEW: Ballet classics Swan Lake and The Nutcracker coming to Yorkshire

VISITING SHOWS: We Are the Lions, Mr Manager! comes to Harrogate next month.

In The Spotlight

AT THE HELM: John Pryce-Jones will be conducting the choral society.

Classical preview: Halifax Choral Society

Yours for Â£300: Last-minute tickets to see Stone Roses in Halifax

Paul Weller at the Halifax Victoria Theatre. Picture by Tony Johnson.

A whole new jam for Paul Weller

Dunkirk book writer to relive memories

Savings ordered at Halifax theatre

Review: Elijah ***

My Town: Barrie Rutter

Lee seeks some fringe benefits

Visitors to pay £1 fee for touch of Tropics

Review: Tim Vine ***

Holocaust Day speakers ready to focus on hope

Holocaust Day speakers readyto focus on hope