What’s On
Louth Riverhead Theatre has a long running history of providing a varied calendar of events throughout the year - Drama, Musical, Comedy and more. Explore our upcoming events below and check back regularly as we add new events all the time.

The Wild Murphys
Join us for an unforgettable night of hand-clapping, toe-tapping music with
The Wild Murphys, an award-winning tribute group renowned for their lively coversof Irish songs since 2005.

I’m Every Whitney LIVE
I’m Every Whitney LIVE
Kieshia brings an incredible tribute to the late, great Whitney Houston with her fantastic ‘Million Dollar Band’.
Her show is shared up and down the country and brings Whitney’s greatest hits from ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ and ‘So Emotional’ to ‘Greatest Love of All’ and ‘I Will Always Love You’.

Lonnie Donegan – The Stories
Award winning songwriter and star of The Voice UK - Peter Donegan- and his older brother- AnthonyDonegan - present a fantastic and unique evening of Lonnie’s songs plus stories about their legendary father, ‘The King of Skiffle’ - Lonnie Donegan.
This is a unique, ‘behind-the-scenes’ glimpse into life growing up with a musical legend as a father.
“We consider this ‘pay-back’ for all the stories he used tell about us!” Laughs Peter Donegan.
Expect huge laughs, singing and lots of foot stomping fun.

Jack Badcock
Singer and guitarist, Jack Badcock is a hugely experienced performer, having toured throughout Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, predominantly as frontman and founding member of his multi-award winning, internationally renowned world-folk band ‘Dallahan’ and was a finalist in the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award.

The Celine Dion Tribute Show
Experience the magic of The Celine Dion Tribute show ‘Immortality’ portrayed masterfully by multi-award-winning vocalist, Lisa Harter.
Lisa channels the legendary Celine Dion, with her powerful vocals, perfect mannerisms and uncanny resemblance to the superstar herself!

For The Love Of Julia Variety Show
A very Special Variety Show
In memory of a very special lady
"Julia Burnett Simmons"
A Great Entertainer and Former Mayor of Louth
A brilliant afternoon of Comedy, Music and Dance
and a few surprises too!

Afternoon Tea Concert - Shout, Girls, Girls, Girls
Sensational sixties show celebrating the hits of female solo and girl band pop hits from the likes of Lulu, Dusty, Cilla, The Supremes, The Marvelettes and many more …..
Shout has toured theatres and corporate venues up and down the country, with authentic costumes, choreography and harmony vocals.
If you love the sixties and going on a trip down memory lane then this is the show for you! …...

Queen Rhapsody
Queen Rhapsody faithfully recreates the energy, excitement, and emotion of a classic Queen concert! An authentic tribute, the four-piece band delivers powerful vocals, driving rock anthems and flamboyant showmanship.

Afternoon Tea Concert - Nikki Wheeldon
Having honed her craft here on the stages at Riverhead Theatre, Nikki went off to London to study at drama school and went on to have a successful career in musical theatre including performing in the UK No.1 Tour of Hairspray, a Scandinavian tour of FAME and at the Royal Albert Hall for Stephen Sondheims 80th birthday.
Join Nikki as she comes home and performs an afternoon of musicals featuring classics from Cats, Les Mis, Wicked, Waitress, Chicago, Phantom of the Opera and more."

Blast Off - Steve Walker Big Band
‘Check ignition and set the afterburners as Steve and his powerhouse big band are fully fuelled and ready to launch into the stratosphere with a show that’s absolutely out of this world’.

Open Mic Night
Open Mic Nights!
Fancy having a go at something you've been working on?
Want to support your mates?
Or just want to come along and see the best up and coming talent Lincolnshire has to offer? No matter what it is, get yourself down to Louth Riverhead Theatre for a unique evening's entertainment!
Limited free entry so book early.
Age restriction 15+.
Tech support provided.
Drinks and bar snacks available.
Box Office: 01507 600350.

The Carpenters Experience
When we were young, we’d listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Now they’re back again, like a long-lost friend, all the song we loved so well...
The UK’s leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter.
Karen’s silky contralto is combined with Richard’s delightful piano and seamless harmonies in this big production that brings Close to You, We’ve only Just Begun, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, Solitaire, Goodbye to Love, Please Mr Postman, For All We Know, Only Yesterday and dozens more classic songs to the stage.
The Carpenters Experience is coming to town for an evening of non-stop hits – it’s yesterday once more…

Let There B/DC
AC/DC is without doubt, the greatest rock band the world has ever seen.Recapturing the raw energy and pure excitement of an AC/DC show was never going to be easy, but countless fans have said time and time again that LET THERE B/DC is as close to the real thing as you can get.

MUSICAL MEMORIES: From Screen to Stage
It's summer concert time, and Louth Playgoers are once again proud to bring you their annual selection of the finest songs from the theatrical world. And this year we are focusing on the sub-genre phenomenon that is the "Movie Musical."
Looking around the modern day West End you'd be hard pressed not to see advertisements for a musical that first began it's life on the silver screen. From Back to The Future to Mrs Doubtfire. The Devil Wears Prada to The Lion King. Moulin Rouge to Hercules. The idea of taking an already classic film and transforming it into an all singing, all dancing musical extravaganza has really soared over the last decade, but you'll be surprised how many classic and firm favourite shows also fall into this genre!
Could we be performing songs from your favourite? There's only one way to find out!
Join us as our talented cast of performers take you on a journey through 32 of the best songs from this exciting sub genre of theatrical delight! Tickets always sell fast for our summer concert so please book early to avoid disappointment.
**As we go to print the setlist has yet to be confirmed so songs from the aforementioned shows may not appear**

Aladdinsane
Aladdinsane, The Sound & Vision of Bowie, widely acclaimed as the best Bowie tribute in the UK.They band have played theatres, festivals and venues throughout the UK for the past 12 years, with Paul Henderson performing as David Bowie, with audiences commenting how eerily close his voice, moves and mannerisms are to that as Bowie.

Voodoo Room
Voodoo Room: A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream
A warm welcome to this stunning power trio featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians who present an incredible live show in the true spirit of these legendary superstars.
No wigs, no gimmicks - simply great music played by great musicians!

The Ultimate Commitments & Blues Brothers Experience
TWO SHOWS IN ONE NIGHT FROM TWO CULT MUSICAL COMEDY FILMS!
THE ULTIMATE COMMITMENTS & BLUES BROTHERS EXPERIENCE
Described as ‘absolutely amazing’ and ‘truly authentic’ and featuring a full LIVE band, The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience relives the story lines of both classic films and all the fantastic music of The Commitments and The Blues Brothers. This is a show of two halves - Dublin Soul meets Chicago Blues.
This big-band style experience is packed full with iconic scenes, laughs, crazy dance moves and the authentic sounds of soul, rhythm, blues, and even a little country and western music.
Richard Alcock of EJB Promotions said “We have a jam-packed show ready to entertain you including The Commitments hits Try A Little Tenderness and Mustang Sally to Blues Brothers classics Soulman, Gimme Some Loving and Everybody - plus a whole lot of humour in between!”
With audio-visual displays and some of the best R&B musicians in the UK - this will be a night to truly remember!

Ultimate 70’s Show
It was the decade that fashion forgot – but dig out your tank tops, polish your platforms, the Seventies are back in town.
The Ultimate 70s Show is a totally live tribute to the rock and pop idols of the 1970s, featuring the music of Slade, T.Rex, The Sweet, David Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Alice Cooper, Mott the Hoople and Queen to name but a few.
Martin Metcalf, a former guitarist with legendary 70s group Geordie and drummer Danny Needham from Metal Gods “Venom”, are two of the session musicians who make up the seven-piece band.
The Audience are encouraged to dress with the times and join in the fun in this high-octane show.
Leave your inhibitions at the door and join us for a night of pure seventies Glam Rock nostalgia.
Get Down and get with it with the Ultimate 70s Show!!

Fearlessly Taylor
International tribute "Fearlessly Taylor" is performed by the brilliant Ashleigh Stevens, who has been performing as a Taylor Swift tribute for many years, and now she is bringing a new show to theatres in the UK with her live band & amazing dancers.
This all-new multi-format show has already been dazzling audiences at clubs and festivals across the world with its faithful tribute to the musical ‘Eras’ of Taylor’s albums. From the eponymous ‘Taylor Swift’, through to record breaking album ‘Midnights’, this really is the definitive ‘Taylor Swift’ tribute show, and a real must for any ‘Swifties’ with all the hits and glitz of a true Taylor Swift show.
Each performance is a unique spectacle, featuring surprise songs and iconic tour highlights from Swift's stories past and present. This full-scale production sets a new standard in the tribute world, captivating audiences across the UK and beyond with its faithful homage to Taylor Swift.
Join us for an "enchanted" evening that celebrates the magic of Taylor Swift's music and legacy.

Young Elton
Ladies and gentlemen, join us down the yellow brick road as we welcome back ‘Young Elton – The Tribute Show’ starring Tom Weston. A journey back in time to the electric and eccentric youth of Sir Elton John and his extensive catalogue of hits.
You will be singing and dancing the night away to the classics; Crocodile Rock, I’m Still Standing and Don’t Go Breaking My Heart and enjoy beautiful renditions of moving ballads such as Your Song and Candle In The Wind.
In the 4 years that Tom has been paying tribute to Sir Elton he has quickly established himself as one of the countries top tribute artistes performing at theatres and festivals in all corners of the UK and abroad. His attention to detail in every aspect from costumes to vocals, piano playing and mannerisms is second to none.
Prepare yourself as Tom and his incredible band bring the iconic songs you know and love to life in this impressive and fine-tuned production.

Fleetwood Mac & Tom Petty Legacy Show
Europe’s only tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Two great live bands that are so closely tied together by the great Stevie Nicks.
Hear and see all both bands classic songs along with The Traveling Wilburys and Stevie Nicks collaborations plus many more.
A full two hour show from two titanic bands and one iconic female singer in one great evenings entertainment all performed by The Fleetwood Mac & Tom Petty Legacy.

Diana Reigns Supreme
Diana Reigns Supreme - The Ultimate Tribute to the Queen of Motown
"Get ready to be transported to the Motown era with our Diana Ross Tribute Show! This high-energy performance pays homage to the Queen of Soul, Diana Ross, and her iconic hits with The Supremes, and as a solo artist.
Our talented tribute artist channels the legendary diva's powerhouse vocals, captivating stage presence, and signature style, bringing the magic of Diana Ross's music to life. With a setlist featuring timeless classics like "Baby Love," "Stop! In the Name of Love," "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," and "Chain Reaction," this tribute show is a must-see for fans of all ages. So put on your platform shoes and get ready to experience the unforgettable sound and spirit of Diana Ross like never before!”
A few words from our Queen of soul:
“Ever since I was little I’ve been a singer and performer. Soul and Motown is in my blood and in particular Diana Ross. I’m so excited to perform as Diana Ross and so happy to be performing with Rachel and Stephanie, our Supremes, who are both super talented. Fronting a show like this is an honour.”

Mad About The Musicals
Taking you on a whistle stop tour from the heart of London’s theatre land to the glitz of Broadway, the critically acclaimed MAD ABOUT THE MUSICALS will be visiting Louth for one night only, celebrating the very best songs from the shows we all know and love!