Middleton Arena & Heywood Civic Centre Events - January-July 2023

WELCOME TO A

NEW SEASON OF EVENTS

We’ll be welcoming back some hugely popular shows, including Circus Spectacular (page 8), Walk Like A Man (page 18) and Dinosaur Adventure Live (page 19); whilst also bringing you brand new productions such as Endless Love (page 10), The Rat Pack (page 14) and Twirlywoos (page 19).

2023 panto is on sale nowwith Jack and the Beanstalk bringing some fe-fi-fo-fum to Middleton Arena (page 22).

showers! Find out more on page 5.

Read about how to book on page 4, and visit us at yourtrustrochdale.co.uk for more information on the charity’s wider activities.

We look forward to seeing you this season! at

And if you’re already looking forward to Christmas, our

As ever, we’d be delighted to help you host your very own event at either of our venues, whether it be an awards ceremony, sporting competition, or performance; or a very special celebration, from birthdays to baby

Hot on the heels of a stellar pantomime season, we’re excited to bring to you this bumper crop of shows, spanning January to August.

Middleton Arena and Heywood Civic Centre

Twirlywoos

BOOKING AND FACILITIES

ONLINE

Book online 24 hours a day at yourtix.co.uk

TELEPHONE

Call our box office on 0300 303 8633,

Monday - Friday, 10am - 2.30pm

IN PERSON

Middleton Arena’s box office is open

Monday - Friday, 10am - 2.30pm

ESSENTIAL COMPANIONS

Our Essential Companions scheme exists to enable all patrons to equally participate in Middleton Arena and Heywood Civic Centre events. It is offered to all those who require a companion to assist in accessing the facilities.

More info on applying for our Essential Companions scheme can be found at middletonarena.com

ACCESSIBILITY

All public areas at both venues are fully accessible, with lifts to upper floors available at Middleton Arena. Both also have accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.

For more accessibility info, please see yourtrustrochdale.co.uk or call 0300 303 8633.

SLICE CAFÉ

Middleton Arena’s Slice Café is open during show times, offering a range of snacks and hot and cold drinks. Both Middleton Arena and Heywood Civic Centre also have fully licensed bars.

WHERE BETTER TO HOST YOUR EVENT THAN HEYWOOD CIVIC CENTRE OR MIDDLETON ARENA?

Middleton Arena is designed to be flexible and can be used in many different ways. The upper and lower auditoria can be split by a sliding wall to create two separate areas. The upper auditorium can be used as a studio, performance space or function room. Middleton Arena can accommodate 503 people in a theatre style set up, or 280 for a banquet set up.

Heywood Civic Centre is located in the heart of Heywood, providing a great community venue. The auditorium is designed to be flexible and can adapt to various set up requirements. The upper auditorium can be used as a studio, performance space or function room with lighting and sound facilities along the side of the main auditorium. Heywood Civic Centre can accommodate 420 people in a theatre style set up, or 320 for a banquet set up.

Both venues are available to hire for:

• Events or shows

• Film and television work and period film shoots

• Conferences

• Exhibitions

• Celebrations and parties

The multi-purpose Slice Café Bar can also be hired and the stage is an ideal space for smaller conferences or an unusual twist on corporate meetings and events.

For further information, contact the events team on arts.events@yourtrustrochdale.co.uk or call 0300 303 8633.

Alternatively scan the below QR code and complete the form at the bottom of the web page.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: THE CRUCIBLE

THURSDAY 26 JANUARY, 7PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £10.50

A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller’s captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Brendan Cowell (Yerma).

Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women in Salem suddenly find their words have an almighty power. As a climate of fear, vendetta and accusation spreads through the community, no one is safe from trial.

Lyndsey Turner (Hamlet) directs this contemporary new staging, designed by Tony Award-winner Es Devlin (The Lehman Trilogy). Captured live from the Olivier stage at the National Theatre.

THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC

FRIDAY 27 JANUARY, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: Adult: £23.63 / concession £21.53 / child (under 16) £21.53

Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves! Thank ABBA For The Music is a theatre spectacular that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most successful and entertaining live bands.

Featuring all of ABBA’s greatest hits including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take A Chance On Me, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Knowing Me Knowing You, Fernando, Super Trouper and many more!

ABBA and 70’s fancy dress optional … but encouraged!

HEYWOOD’S GOT TALENT

FRIDAY 27 JANUARY, 7.30PM

HEYWOOD CIVIC CENTRE

Tickets: £7.35

Celebrate the huge amount of local talent to be found in Heywood with Heywood’s Got Talent!

Join us for the best of Heywood’s dance, comedy, music and more, with proceeds going towards the Mayor’s Charity.

FLEETWOOD MAC LEGACY

FRIDAY 3 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: : £25.73

A brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award-winning Fleetwood Mac.

Their rock ‘n’ roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who will take audiences on a powerful journey through their incredible song book. With hits including Dreams, Don’t Stop, Everywhere, Rhiannon, Gold Dust Woman, Little Lies, Big Love and many more.

Paying tribute to their Rumours line up of Stevie, Mick, John, Christine & Lindsey, which remains their most commercially successful to date, this show perfectly recreates the live energy and passion of Fleetwood Mac.

CIRCUS SPECTACULAR

SATURDAY

4 FEBRUARY, 3PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: Adults £17.85 / concession £16.80 / child (under 16) £16.80

International circus acts, amazing magic & lots of laughs come together for Circus Spectacular! Our top-class artistes will not only bring skill and suspense with their acts, they will also all be starring in incredible production numbers and comedy spots to the make one truly unhinged experience.

The show culminates in a ‘slosh’ style finale, but not to worry as the first four rows shall be provided with rain macs! Circus Spectacular will have everyone laughing and cheering along in this fantastic circus style variety show, suitable for all ages.

MILLION DOLLAR MEN

FRIDAY

10 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £21

It’s raining men and you’re all going to be shouting “Hallelujah!” by the end of the night!

This powerful show has everything you need for the ultimate ladies night out. Great dancing, fun interaction and all the action of the smash hit film Magic Mike! The show brings to life your favourite scenes from the hottest film around. From sexy cops to soldiers and lockdowns to hoedowns, these guys will get you hot under the collar, and we’re sure our very own Channing doing Pony will help with that too.

Experience the atmosphere of a fun Vegas strip show, with the sounds of all your favourite 90’s & 00’s R’n’B.

A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALSTHE OPERA BOYS

SATURDAY

11 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: Adults £23.10 / concession £21

The Opera Boys are back with their sell-out show A Night at the Musicals - completely updated with brand new musical medleys, stunning solo performances… and a few surprises!

Whether you’re a fan of modern day smash hit musicals like Mamma Mia, Hairspray and Jersey Boys, prefer the classics from the likes of Gershwin and Rodgers & Hammerstein, or adore the definitive masterpieces like Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story, this show has something for everyone and is perfect for musical theatre lovers both young and old.

NOASIS

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

17 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM HEYWOOD

CIVIC CENTRE

Tickets: £17.33

“The nation’s favourite Oasis tribute band”

Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester’s super group Oasis. Since their formation in 2006, the band has toured extensively performing the anthems that have defined a generation.

With obsessive attention to detail the band recreates the real Oasis experience playing all the classic songs as if they were their own, including Stand By Me, Live Forever, Some Might Say and Don’t Look Back In Anger.

ENDLESS LOVE

SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £27.83

Get ready for the ultimate feel-good show celebrating the music of legendary hitmakersLionel Richie and Diana Ross.

Starring a sensational cast, incredible vocals and a stellar live band, the show is packed with Motown classics and timeless smash hits such as I’m Coming Out, Dancing On The Ceiling, Chain Reaction, All Night Long, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Hello, Can’t Hurry Love plus many more classics from these two legendary artistes featured together for the first time in one amazing production.

You already know the words… so, singing voices at the ready and dancing shoes on, grab your tickets and let’s party All Night Long!

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: OTHELLO

THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY, 7PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: From £10.50

An extraordinary new production of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy with a cast that includes Giles Terera (Hamilton), Rosy McEwean (The Alienist) and Paul Hilton (The Inheritance).

She’s a bright, headstrong daughter of a senator; elevated by her status but stifled by its expectations. He’s refugee of slavery; having risen to the top of a white world, he finds love across racial lines has a cost. Wed in secret, Desdemona and Othello crave a new life together. But as unseen forces conspire against them, they find their future is not theirs to decide.

LOST IN MUSIC

SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £29.93 / concession £27.83

The night out of the year that you need more than ever, is back - get ready to get Lost In Music!

Join us as we recreate the magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco. Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.

This show boasts a sensational live band, incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals and is sure to have you dancing in the aisles - so come dressed to impress as we celebrate the golden age of disco!

GIRLZ WORLD

SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY, 2PM HEYWOOD CIVIC CENTRE

Tickets: Adults £17.33 / concession £15.75 / child £15.75

A non-stop diva extravaganza!

Girlz World celebrates some of today’s most sensational pop artists including Arianna Grande, Billie Eilish, Pink, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Katy Perry, and the fabulous Little Mix.

Suitable for all ages, this show has something for everyone - so don’t miss this ultimate tribute show and a fantastic night out for all!

THE WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS STARRING CHRIS CONNOR

FRIDAY 17 MAY, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £29.93

Starring and produced by world renowned Elvis performer Chris Connor, with his 12 piece live band The Steels and backing vocals by The Sweet Harmonies, this magnificent show recreates two popular Elvis Presley concerts.

If you weren’t lucky enough to see Elvis live, you’ll walk away from this concert feeling that you have, as you’re transported back in time to see The King in his prime!

AMERICAN WRESTLING SPECTACULAR

SATURDAY 18 MARCH, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: Adult £14.70 / concession £12.60 / child (under 16) £12.60

Cheer the goodies and boo the baddies! Featuring the man with the million dollar arms, Tv’s world wide heavyweight champion ‘Tiny Iron’.

Tag team titles on the line and a sensational over the top rope red hot rumble! Plus, a free meet and greet and your chance to have a selfie with your favourite wrestler on the night.

American Wrestling Spectacular always sells out, so book early!

HAODS PRESENT SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL

TUESDAY 21SATURDAY 25 MARCH, 7.30PM (& 2.15PM SATURDAY MATINEE) HEYWOOD CIVIC CENTRE

Tickets: Adult £17.85 - £16.80 / concession £15.75 - £14.70 / child (under 16) £15.75 - £14.70

A sparkling celebration of the universal power of friendship, Heywood Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s production of Sister Act tells the hilarious story of Deloris, whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won’t be found –a convent!

Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.

BALLET THEATRE UK: ROMEO & JULIET

THURSDAY 23 MARCH, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: Adult £21 / concession £17.85 / child (under 16) £13.65

Join Ballet Theatre UK with their passionate and innovative recreation of the world’s greatest love story, Romeo and Juliet.

As the nation celebrates 400 years of William Shakespeare’s legacy, Ballet Theatre UK create a new production to tell the tragic tale of star-crossed lovers with astonishing grace and heartbreaking intimacy.

From the balcony scene’s elated pas de deux to the lovers’ heartbreaking ends, Romeo and Juliet promises to be an audience favourite and the highlight on the calendar.

THE MERSEY BEATLES

SATURDAY 25 MARCH, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £25.20

Fans of The Beatles - prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpoolborn tribute to the Fab Four.

From the costumes, instruments, cheeky Scouse wit and, of course, that brilliant era-defining Mersey sound, The Mersey Beatles stunning live stage show celebrates the music that changed the world.

Go on a fabulous ride through the ‘mop top’ hits of Beatlemania, the psychedelic creativity of Sgt Pepper to the melodic wonder and energy of the Fab Four’s later work.

THE RAT PACK

FRIDAY 31 MARCH, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £26.25

Take three great singers, add a dash of comedy and rousing camaraderie with a pinch of the greatest songs ever written and what do you get? A perfect night’s entertainment with The Rat Pack - Swingin’ at the Sands!

This fully choreographed homage to the greatest performers in known history features stars of the hit West End show The Rat Pack, Live From Las Vegas and features such favourites as I’ve Got You Under My Skin and Mr. Bojangles, not to mention the numbers every audience can’t help singing and dancing along to, such as New York, New York, That’s Life and of course My Way.

WEST END MAGIC

SUNDAY 2 APRIL, 2.30PM

HEYWOOD CIVIC CENTRE

Tickets: Adults £15.75 / child (under 16) £10.50

London’s longest-running theatre magic show, direct from the Leicester Square Theatre, presents some of the most exciting names in magic and variety in the UK. This exciting, family-friendly show offers an amazing mixture of magic, comedy and variety acts, featuring British Champion of Magic Oliver Tabor, magical compere Wayne Trice plus special guest acts.

Featuring incredible award-winning magic, mind reading mysteries, hilarious comedy and can include ventriloquism, juggling and crazy stunts, this show is the perfect treat for all the family!

PSYCHIC SALLY

THURSDAY 20 APRIL, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £26.25

The nation’s favourite psychic is back on tour!

Sally has been wowing theatre audiences young and old around the world for over 12 years. Her show will have you on the edge of your seat, as she continues to bring mediumship into the 21st century. Whether you know her from her hit TV series, through watching her on Celebrity Big Brother or reading one of her best-selling books, there is nothing quite like seeing Sally live on stage.

With Sally’s love, laughter and warmth, this show is a unique evening not to be missed. Book your tickets now to see this phenomenal psychic in action.

ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN

SATURDAY

22 APRIL, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £23.10

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: GOOD

THURSDAY 27 APRIL, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £10.50

David Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays.

As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences.

Olivier Award-winner Dominic Cooke (Follies) directs C.P. Taylor’s timely tale, with a cast that also features Elliot Levey (Coriolanus) and Sharon Small (The Bay). Filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London.

THE DRIFTERS

FRIDAY 12 & SATURDAY 13 MAY, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £31.50

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night at the Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin’ In The Back Row and many more!

The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll of Fame, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine, and now under the guidance of Tina Treadwell (daughter of the group’s original founders, George & Faye Treadwell), they’re enjoying a remarkable resurgence.

SNOOKER GREATS: CLASH OF THE TITANS

FRIDAY 24 MARCH, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £39.38 (+ limited VIP tickets available)

Seven-times World Snooker Champion Stephen Hendry takes on his arch rival Steve Davis six times world snooker champion in a ‘one night only’ clash of the world’s greatest snooker players the game has even seen!

Come and join the UK’s favourite snooker stars as they recreate the matches that saw them rise to the top of their profession. Snooker legend Dennis Taylor, winner of the famous 1985 World Championship Black Ball Final, is your host and referee for the evening, this is a night not to be missed!

A celebration of the music and song of Ireland! For nearly 15 years Middi and his legendary Wild Murphys have been playing Irish music to the masses and now they’re bringing Murphy’s Pub to Middleton Arena!

Come and join in the craic as this award winning seven piece Irish band covers songs by the Pogues, The Dubliners, Daniel O’ Donnell, Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, Van Morrison and many more, in their own unique and upbeat style.

The Wild Murphys celebrate Irish classics with tracks including Galway Girl, Dirty Old Town, The Irish Rover, Brown Eyed Girl, When You Were Sweet Sixteen, Whiskey in the Jar, Molly Malone and more.

WALK LIKE A MAN

FRIDAY 19 MAY, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £28.35 - £25.20

Let us take you back to 1962 – to four guys barely scraping a living, singing doowop beneath the streetlamps of the tough New Jersey streets. The quartet had just recorded a song that was to change their lives…

Walk Like a Man brings the Four Season’s incredible journey to life with a cast of West End performers, featuring Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Oh What a Night, Walk Like a Man and many more.

Working its way through more than 30 million-selling songs, oh what a night of number one hits is in store!

THE LAST DAYS OF DISCO

FRIDAY 26 MAY, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £27.30

So Diva, famously championed by Sir Tom Jones on ITV’S The Voice UK, embark on their first national theatre tour in a show with a unique setlist of 80s dancefloor classics from Irene Cara, Lipps Inc, Debarge, The Pointer Sisters, Evelyn Champagne King, Kool and the Gang, Stacey Lattishaw, Shalamar, Stephanie Mills and many more.

With five amazing lead vocalists complimented by a seven piece live band - this is the must see show of 2023.

Prepare to travel back to the time of your life and revisit The Last Days of Disco!

DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE

SATURDAY 27 & SUNDAY

28 MAY, 2PM & 4.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £14.70

The greatest prehistoric show on Earth!

65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the adventure? Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the dinosaurs!

Feel the excitement as you come face-to-face with a T-Rex and hear its roooooooarrrrrr!

This awe-inspiring interactive stage show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing audiences in the enthralling and realistic world of dinosaurs.

TWIRLYWOOS

THURSDAY 1 JUNE, 1.30PM & 4PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: Adults £14.70 / child (under 16) £12.60

The Twirlywoos are back for a great big adventure!

Join Great BigHoo, Toodloo, Chickedy, Chick and their friends as they discover the wonderful world around us! Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they set sail in their big red boat.

The funny, loveable Twirlywoos are brought to life on stage with beautifully inventive puppetry promising an hour of colourful fun and laughter. From the producers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, Twirlywoos Live is an enchanting introduction to theatre for all ages.

TOTALLY TINA

FRIDAY 2 JUNE, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £26.25

Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast.

This breathtaking recreation of a live Tina Turner concert celebrates the golden anniversary of the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll’s signature tune Proud Mary. Tina’s noholds-barred take of the song established a reputation for fearsome live performances – and those never-ending legs!

With other hits including River DeepMountain High, What’s Love Got to Do With It and Nutbush City Limits, join an army of loyal fans for a trulyauthentic, fun-packed musical spectacular!

NORTHERN LIVE

SATURDAY 3 JUNE, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £27.83

‘Keeping the faith’ to the original sounds of Northern Soul - the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the north and eventually swept the nation, Northern Soul features an 11-piece band performing over 30 original hits, including Dobie Gray’s Out On The Floor, R Dean Taylor’s There’s a Ghost In My House, Frank Wilson’s Do I Love You - Indeed I Do, Gloria Jones’ Tainted Love, Al Wilson’s The Snake, Yvonne Baker’s You Didn’t Say A Word and much more!

CALLING PLANET EARTH

SATURDAY 22 JULY, 7.30PM

MIDDLETON ARENA

Tickets: £27.83

A New Romantic symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical eras of all time –the electrifying 80s.

Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, The Human League, Ultravox, Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, OMD, Japan, ABC, Soft Cell and many more!

Performed by an incredible live band with awesome symphonic arrangements combined with stunning vocals and cast, this is the must-see show that simply defines a decade.

THIS CHRISTMAS, YOU’RE INVITED TO A PANTOMIME FULL OF FE, FI, FO & FUN! JACK & THE BEANSTALK AT MIDDLETON AR EN A.

Join our hero Jack, his mother Dame Trott & his brother Silly Billy as they try to defeat the evil Fleshcreep and his master the Giant who lives in the great castle in the sky. Jack dreams of marrying Princess Jill, he hopes that if he saves the village his dreams may just come true. With help from The Fairy and some magic beans anything is possible…

Don’t miss this year’s spectacular pantomime featuring a superb cast, beautiful scenery, colourful costumes, amazing special effects and lots and lots of laughs!

Book Your Tickets Now. *Suitable For All Ages

BEST OF FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP

Enjoy savings on theatre and concert tickets throughout the year with our Best of Friends scheme for only £15 a year.

Best of Friends is FREE for Your Leisure Members.

Benefits include:

• Discount of 15% on tickets for shows throughout the year*

• E-newsletters to keep you up to date with extra information on forthcoming productions and events

• Advance notification when new events go on sale (email address required)

• Priority booking for certain shows (email address required)

To apply, visit yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/ best-of-friends-membership *Please note, not every show is included in the Best of Friends scheme.

HOW TO FIND US

MIDDLETON ARENA

Located two minutes from Middleton town centre, bus station and additional pay and display car parking.

By car, Middleton is approx five minutes from the M60 (Junction 19) and the M62 (Junction 19) and 15 minutes from Manchester City Centre. Please use postcode M24 1AG if you are navigating by sat nav.

Nearest train station: Mills Hill is a 25 minute walk away. See tfgm.com for timetables.

Nearest bus routes: 17 - Rochdale to Shudehill; 163 - Piccadilly Gardens to Bury; 18 - Manchester Royal Infirmary to Langley; 415 - Oldham to Middleton. See tfgm.com for timetables.

HEYWOOD CIVIC CENTRE

Located in the middle of Heywood town centre, we are next to the Library and the Phoenix Centre and opposite the Magic Market.

GIFT VOUCHERS

Your Trust Gift Vouchers are the perfect gift! You can purchase with confidence knowing that there will be something for everyone at your local venues.

Our gift vouchers, which start at £5, can be redeemed against all events at both Middleton Arena and Heywood Civic Centre. For details contact the box office on 0300 303 8633 or email arts.events@yourtrustrochdale.co.uk

Heywood is approximately five minutes from the M62 (Junction 19) and M66 (Junction 3). Please use postcode OL10 1LW if you are navigating by sat nav.

Nearest bus routes: B4 - Bury to Heywood; R2 - Rochdale to Bury; 125 - Rhodes to Heywood; 162Piccadilly Gardens to Norden; 163 - Manchester Piccadilly to Bury. See tfgm.com for timetables.

COMING UP IN 2023

DATE TITLE VENUE

JANUARY

Thu 26 Jan NT Live – The Crucible Middleton Arena

Fri 27 Jan Thank ABBA For The Music Middleton Arena

Fri 27 Jan Heywood’s Got Talent Heywood Civic Centre

FEBRUARY

Fri 3 Feb Fleetwood Mac Legacy Middleton Arena

Sat 4 Feb Circus Spectacular Middleton Arena

Fri 10 Feb Million Dollar Men Middleton Arena

Sat 11 Feb A Night at the Musicals – The Opera Boys Middleton Arena

Fri 17 Feb Noasis Middleton Arena

Sat 18 Feb Endless Love Middleton Arena

Thu 23 Feb NT Live – Othello Middleton Arena

Sat 25 Feb Lost In Music – One Night at the Disco Middleton Arena

Sun 26 Feb Girlz World Heywood Civic Centre

MARCH

Fri 17 Mar

The World Famous Elvis starring Chris Connor Middleton Arena

Sat 18 Mar American Wrestling Spectacular Middleton Arena

Thu 21 - Sat 25 Mar HAODS presents Sister Act Heywood Civic Centre

Thu 23 Mar Romeo & Juliet – Ballet Theatre UK Middleton Arena

Sat 25 Mar The Mersey Beatles Middleton Arena

Fri 31 Mar The Rat Pack Middleton Arena

APRIL

Sun 2 Apr West End Magic Heywood Civic Centre

Thu 20 Apr Psychic Sally Middleton Arena

Sat 22 Apr One Night in Dublin Middleton Arena

Thu 27 Apr NT Live – GOOD Middleton Arena

MAY

Fri 12 & Sat 13 May The Drifters Middleton Arena

Thu 18 May Snooker Greats – Clash of the Titans Middleton Arena

Fri 19 May Walk Like A Man Middleton Arena

Fri 26 May The Last Days of Disco Middleton Arena

Sat 27 & Sun 28 May Dinosaur Adventure Live Middleton Arena

DATE TITLE VENUE

JUNE

Thu 1 Jun

Twirlywoos Live on Stage Middleton Arena

Fri 2 Jun Totally Tina Middleton Arena

Sat 3 Jun Northern Live Middleton Arena

JULY

Sat 22 Jul Calling Planet Earth Middleton Arena

FURTHER AHEAD

DATE TITLE VENUE SEPTEMBER

Thu 28 Sep

The Greatest Love of All Middleton Arena

Fri 29 Sep Hello Again – A Tribute to Neil Diamond Middleton Arena

OCTOBER

Thu 5 Oct

Derek Ryan Live in Concert Middleton Arena

Fri 6 Oct Thank ABBA For The Music Middleton Arena

NOVEMBER

Thu 8 Nov Celine – My Heart Will Go On Middleton Arena

DECEMBER

Fri 1 - Sat 30 Dec Jack and the Beanstalk Middleton Arena