Tivoli Theatre Unveils Packed Programme for May
From big laughs to family favourites, the month offers something for every audience.
May’s shaping up to be a lively month at Aberdeen’s Tivoli Theatre, with a full calendar of shows covering comedy, live music, family entertainment and musical theatre. Whether you’re after a night of nostalgia, a chance to see a favourite comedian or something for the kids, there’s something to look forward to every week.
The month begins on Thursday 1 May with acclaimed US comic Rich Hall, bringing his latest show Chin Music to the Tivoli. His dry, observational humour and wry musical interludes have made him popular with UK audiences. The following night, Friday 2 May, Northern Soul Live takes the stage with The Signatures, fronted by Stefan Taylor and joined by special guest Lorraine Silver for a high-energy live soul experience.
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Live Music Highlights and Big Tribute Acts
Tribute fans are well catered for. McFleetwood recreate the classic sound of Fleetwood Mac on Saturday 3 May, while Heaven Can Wait celebrates the music of Meatloaf on Wednesday 14 May with big vocals and dramatic flair. Later in the month, ELO Again (Sunday 18 May) brings the distinctive symphonic rock sound of Jeff Lynne and Electric Light Orchestra to the stage.
Legendary rocker Francis Rossi, best known as the co-founder of Status Quo, performs on Friday 16 May, offering songs from the Quo songbook and more in an intimate evening of stories and music.
Family Shows and Local Musicals
The month is packed with options for younger audiences and families. AYMT’s production of The Addams Family runs from 7 to 10 May, delivering a spooky, kooky musical full of heart. On Sunday 11 May, You Choose offers an interactive theatre experience where children help shape the story.
Fireman Sam appears live on stage on Saturday 17 May with multiple showtimes, giving families flexibility to attend. And The Enchanted Princess Ball returns on Saturday 24 May with more fairy tale fun, also running across different time slots to suit all ages.
Comedy, Songwriting and a Classic Musical
One of the month’s comedy highlights arrives on Thursday 22 May, as Harry Hill brings his New Bits and Greatest Hits show. Expect surreal gags, audience antics and plenty of classic Hill absurdity.
On Friday 23 May, Fife singer-songwriter King Creosote presents Any Storm in a Teacup, promising an evening of heartfelt music and storytelling from one of Scotland’s most distinctive voices.
The month closes with a touch of Broadway, as Anything Goes runs from 28 to 31 May. Packed with Cole Porter tunes and big ensemble numbers, it’s a toe-tapping finale to a varied month.
The programme spans everything from musical theatre and family shows to comedy and live music, offering a real sense of what the Tivoli does best. For tickets and showtimes for these events and more, visit thetivolitheatre.com.
