Saddleworth Live at the Millgate Arts Centre
The Big Tiny are back in 2023 with a brand new family pantomime, Rumpelstiltskin. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Saddleworth Live brings the very best quality theatre, music, comedy, cabaret and pantomime to Saddleworth, where Greater Manchester meets the Pennines.
From hosting famous faces from the world of theatre and entertainment, to showcasing the work of emerging and critically acclaimed performers, we present a varied and high quality programme for audiences of all ages to enjoy.
We belong to a team of volunteers who work in collaboration to make the Millgate Arts Centre a treasured theatre and community centre for Saddleworth and the wider area. We works together to develop, run and maintain the theatre
For more information, contact Tim Newbold and Michael Powis (Saddleworth Live) on 07515 392462 or email info@saddleworthlive.com.
Saddleworth Live Events 2022 - 2023
Millgate Arts Centre Golden Jubilee Season
Millgate Concert for Queen Elizabeth
Sat 10 September 2022
Saddleworth's brightest stars' annual fundraising concert for the Millgate pays tribute to the life and service of our late Queen.
Red Sky at Night
Weds 05 October 2022
The wild and wonderful world of weather: a brand new play with music from the MIKRON Theatre Company.
Julie: The Musical
Fri 28 October 2022
A brand new original musical JULIE - telling the life and adventures of historical LGBTQ+ icon Julie D'Aubigny
Aladdin
10 - 31 December 2022
Expect stupendous production values and a side-splitting script that make this special Big Tiny show the best little pantomime in the country!
Adorable Dora
Fri 3 March 2023
Rosie Ashe pays tribute to national treasure Dora Bryan, whose showbiz career spanned eight decades! Expect loads of fun, stories, music and laughter.
Judy & Liza
Sat 25 March 2023
Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli are back together - set against the backdrop of their infamous 1964 London Palladium concert. Don't miss the opportunity to see 'Judy and Liza' live on stage!
Dobcross Silver Band & The Bailey Dolls
Sun 23 April 2023
Sunday afternoon concert with the world famous Dobcross Silver Band and vocal harmony trio The Bailey Dolls.
Ventriloquest - A Life in the Day of Arthur Lager
Sat 29 April 2023
with TV Comedy Ventriloquist Steve Hewlett. Britain’s Got Talent finalist comes to the Millgate with a brilliant family show.
Mike Sweeney's 60s Classics
Sat 20 May 2023
Radio legend Mike Sweeney & friends return to the Millgate with a full live music concert celebrating the decade in music most dear to his heart.
Top Secret - The Magic of Science
Sun 29 Oct 2023
A thrilling science-packed magic show for all the family, fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science.
Rumpelstiltskin
9-31 December 2023
The Big Tiny are back with a brand new, fabulous professional pantomime for 2023.
Book now to avoid disappointment.
Full list of events
2022 - 2023 is the Millgate's Golden Anniversary. For a full list of events (including plays, musicals, operetta, films, concerts and pantomime) and for more information about the venue, please visit the website