AS we bid farewell to the Alhambra theatre’s centenary year, we can look ahead to a busy 2015 season at Bradford Theatres.

There’s a glittering array of musicals coming to Alhambra, including Calamity Jane, starring Jodie Prenger and former Emmerdale actor Tom Lister; Anything Goes; and Oklahoma, starring Gary Wilmot.

The Dance Consortium presents Cirque Éloize, a world class leader of contemporary circus.

The National Theatre presents a striking stage adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestselling novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, and the Touring Consortium Theatre Company brings Arthur Miller classic View from a Bridge.

Matthew Bourne’s acclaimed version of Edward Scissorhands turns ballet into family entertainment; there’s Yorkshire wit a-plenty in The Full Monty; Jersey Boys comes direct from the West End and Derren Brown, the master of psychological illusion, is back with new show Miracle.

Adding to Fawlty Towers and Only Fools and Horses themed dinner parties is No, No, No, No, Yes!, the “Dinner Show For all fans of the Vicar of Dibley” at the Alhambra, and for younger theatre-goers there are productions of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, Sooty and The Cat in the Hat.

Coming to the Alhambra next summer is The Bodyguard, based on the much-loved movie, starring Alexandra Burke; and Shrek the Musical, announced by the Telegraph & Argus this week.

At St George’s Hall, 2015 gets off to a stylish start with the New Year Celebration Viennese Concert.

There’s plenty for music fans courtesy of acts including Rick Wakeman, Spirit of Smokie, the St Petersburg Orchestra, and tribute act the Lady GaGa Experience. Disney fans will enjoy Sing-along-a-Frozen, there’s a treat for opera fans in Verdi’s La Traviata, and An Evening with the War Horse Songman sees Bob Fox, who has played the Songman in War Horse, perform songs from the multi award-winning show. Psychic Sally Morgan returns to St George’s Hall, and there are laughs from Fascinating Aida and Radio 4’s I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, brought to the stage by Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and guest host Sandi Toksvig.

Next year sees the 30th anniversary of the Bradford City fire, and the Alhambra Studio marks the poignant anniversary with The 56, a theatrical experience providing a truthful re-telling of stories of those involved in the disaster.

Also at the studio is the Neil Diamond Story, celebrating the life and career of the music legend, and there’s comedy at the new Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, with the line-up including Tom Stade, Allyson Smith, Stephen K Amos, Alun Cochrane and Romesh Ranganathan.

At King’s Hall in Ilkley, acts include singer Joe Longthorne and ex-politician Michael Portillo’s one-man show, Life: A Game of Two Halves.

The Alhambra’s autumn season ends with West Yorkshire’s biggest panto, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, starring Billy Pearce and former X Factor winner Joe McElderry.

Bradford Theatres general manager Adam Renton says: “As we leave a very special year behind, we’re looking ahead to an equally exciting 2015.

“At the Alhambra, we host the very best in drama and continue our association with the National Theatre and Touring Consortium Theatre Company.

“St George’s Hall continues to host a diverse, vibrant range of entertainment – from ballet to Sooty there’s something for everyone.”

Tickets for all of these shows are available on (01274) 432000.