All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in November ft Paul Sinha, Tez Ilyas & The Zutons' frontman
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Take a look below at all the shows on across Preston and Chorley theatres this November.
As we enter the final month of Autumn, venues across Preston and Chorley have ensured they’ve got plenty of great shows to see it out with a bang.
Across November, a wide variety of solo-stars, plays and musicals will be on at Preston Playhouse, Chorley Theatre, Guild Lounge, The Ferret and Chew’s Yard.
To save you from scrolling through their websites yourselves, we’ve collated all the show listings from across the five venues below.
As well as the date, you can find some quick show information and the price of tickets.
Chorley Theatre
November 3: Creative Journeys - Dave Haslam with special guest Lemn Sissay – An evening hosted by ebb & flo bookshop to celebrate the launch of Dave Haslam's latest book, featuring a conversation with special guest Lemn Sissay. Tickets: £25 (book and seat) / £10 (seat only)
November 4: Paul Sinha – The Chase star and comedian returns with his stand-up show ‘2 Sinha Lifetime’ sharing stories and humour following a challenging few years. Sold out
November 6: Finlay Christie – The Live at the Apollo comedian latest show ‘Champagne Casanova’ is about his former playboy lifestyle and his search for meaningful, authentic connections. Tickets: £18 / £15 (students)
November 7: Neil Delamere – The Irish comedian and star of QI and Live at the Apollo returns with a brand-new stand-up show ‘Reinventing The Neil’ packed with tall tales and hilarious stories. Sold out
November 8: The Swing Commanders – The hugely talented Lancashire band bring their high-energy performance of music from the 1930s and 1940s, with plenty to enjoy for music and dancing fans. Sold out
November 12: CADOS Scratch Night – A selection of short scenes and pieces written by local writers and performed by CADOS actors. Compiled and directed by Jack Vardy. Tickets: £5
November 13: The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican 20th Anniversary Tour – The musical comedy trio celebrate 20 years with a show featuring hilarious lyrics, familiar tunes, knitted outfits and plenty of audience participation. Sold out
November 14: Tez Ilyas – The self-proclaimed grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back with a new stand-up show ‘Tez Things I Hate About You’, taking on the things that get under his skin with his trademark humour. Tickets: £25
November 16: Crime at Christmas- Author Chris Frost in Conversation with Rob Parker – Crime writer Chris Frost will be here talking about his latest book The Christmas Carol Killer, with fellow author Rob Parker in another evening hosted by ebb & flo bookshop. Tickets: £26 (book and seat) / £16 (seat only)
November 17: Sam Kelly - An intimate evening of folk music from the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician.Tickets: £14
November 19: Mark Thomas – The award-winning political comedian celebrates 40 years in stand-up with a show reflecting on four decades of comedy, politics and the changing world around us. Tickets: £20/£14 (concessions)
November 20: Scott Bennett – In ‘Blood Sugar Baby’, the Live at the Apollo comedian shares the true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition but he promises it’s a very funny one with a happy ending. Sold out
November 21: ComedySportz – This award-winning competitive comedy fun, now celebrating its 25th Anniversary Show, sees two teams go for gold with quick-witted gags and games inspired by your suggestions.Tickets: £8 / £5 (concessions)
November 22: Morgan Rees – Following his sold-out 2024 tour, the acclaimed comedian and online sensation returns with a brand-new stand-up show ‘What A Bummer’. Tickets: £21 / £19 (concessions)
November 26: Larry Dean – The award-winning Glaswegian comedian returns with a riotous new show called ‘Hellbent’ about marriage, growing up and refusing to leave his wild side behind. Tickets: £23.
November 27: Brian Bilston – An Evening of Poetry and LaughterThe hugely popular poet brings an evening of comedy and poetry to Chorley, featuring work from his latest book, How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside.Sold out
November 28: Manford's Comedy Club – A regular event in which Jason and his team select some of the best circuit comedians and send them to Chorley Theatre for a great night of comedy. Tickets: £15.
Preston Playhouse
November 7: Cilla and the Swinging 60s – Starring the unforgettable voice of Sandy Smith, along with her incredible dancers, the show will celebrate the life and music of Cilla Black, as well as a selection of her well-known contemporaries, including Dusty Springfield, Lulu, and The Beatles . Tickets start from £17.50
November 18-21: 2:22 A Ghost Story – Preston Drama Club presents Danny Robbin’s thriller which follows a funny and adrenaline-filled dinner party where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear. Tickets start from £12
Guild Lounge
November 6: Laughter at the Lounge Comedy Club – The venue's monthly comedy club returns with comedians Gbemi Oladipo, Tom Taylor and Nina Gilligan. Tickets £14
November 13: Live Lounge – With Lancashire Day looming, this free evening of live music will showcase some of the best local folk music artists, featuring James Thompson, Dave Metcalfe, Glyn Shipman and Shanty Town. No booking required.
November 14: The Dolly Show– This critically acclaimed production, starring Keely O’Brien and a live band, celebrates Dolly Parton’s music, humour and legacy. Tickets £28
November 20: Bye Bye Baby– This show is a jaw dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless iconic music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Tickets £32
Chew’s Yard
November 1: Shake Yer Hips – Ronnie Brown & Dave Hamer are spinning R&b, 60s soul, Motown, mod, ska, bluebeat and Northern Soul. Free just book here
November 5: GTA V & Zelda Quiz – A gaming-themed quiz night celebrating Grand Theft Auto V and The Legend of Zelda. Tickets £2 per person
November 7: Acoustic with The Mighty Quinn – Mark Quinn returns with his full live band The Mighty Quinn who will be playing folk, blues and a little pop. Free entry
November 7: Jazzin' the Park DJs – An evening of DJ sets and music at Chew's Yard. Free entry
November 8: YARD FEST All Dayer – An all-ages live music event showcasing Preston's next wave of bands, featuring The Chess Club, Caroline '95, The Colins, Ohms and Cleon John & Noel Jackson. Tickets £4
November 12: Dave McCabe & James Jay Lewis – A special live performance from Dave McCabe, frontman of The Zutons, alongside musician James Jay Lewis. Tickets £25
November 14: Acoustic with Chris Wilde – Expect stripped-back covers, laid-back tunes, and the perfect soundtrack for the weekend. Free entry
November 20: Pablo's Fair –The full live band re-imagine deep-cut favourites and timeless classics. Free entry
November 21: Acoustic with Alisha Jane Stewart – An afternoon of live acoustic music featuring Alisha Jane Stewart. Free entry
November 27: AR:TEE – An evening introducing AR:TEE, a house music duo promising soulful house and plenty of feel-good energy. Free entry
November 28: Acoustic with Steve Cat – Covering a wide range of genres and eras, Steve brings his own unique twist to every performance. Free entry
November 28: Tokyo Jo's Reunion – A one-night reunion of the popular Tokyo Jo's club night, featuring DJ Brian Hudson and classic dancefloor sounds. Tickets £11.27
November 29: Christmas Music Bingo – A festive afternoon combining Christmas favourites with a fun take on traditional bingo. £5 per bingo card (cash)
You can also take a look at all the live events on in your local area via sites such as Eventbrite, Ticketmaster and Eventim.
The Ferret
November 3: Swell + The Room – The San Francisco indie rock band reunite for a European tour. Tickets £17.50.
November 4: The March Violets – The English post-punk/gothic rock band come to Preston as apart of a handful of additional dates on their Unnatural History Tour Pt 2 . Tickets £15.
November 5: The Rolling People + Florentenes – A night of energetic indie rock and alternative music. Tickets £12.
November 6: Sky Valley Mistress + dull. + Mademaker – A night of heavy rock, alternative and underground music. Tickets £7.50 in advance / £10 on the door.
November 7: Aziz Ibrahim – The Manchester born guitarist and composer, formerly of Simply Red and The Stone Roses, brings his ’Lahore To Longsight’ tour to Preston . Tickets £15.
November 10: The Ferret Open Mic with Jamie Brewer – An evening showcasing local musical talent and live performances. Free entry.
November 12: congratulations – The Ferret describes this band as a “hall of mirrors party troop”. Tickets £8 advance / £10 on the door
November 13: MC Devvo – A live comedy and music performance from the cult internet personality. Sold out
November 14: Torridon + Guests – The Scottish folk rock band promise an explosive and energetic show. Tickets £12.50.
November 15: Janus Stark + BOI TOI + TicNoToc + Slappstikk – A night of punk rock and alternative live music. Tickets £8 advance / £10 on the door
November 19: The Turbans & Ask My Bull – A lively mix of global folk, world music and energetic rhythms. Tickets £12.50
November 24: Electronic Music Open Mic – An evening showcasing electronic music, DJs and experimental live performances. Free entry
November 26: Jelly Dive (France) – This French band is the fusion of four rock personalities around the inhabited compositions of Alice Adjutor, a singer-songwriter with a sharp pen and striking scream. Ticket price not stated.
November 27: The Fear + Anti-Clone + HAEMA – A night of heavy alternative, punk and metal music. Ticket price not stated