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WHAT’S ON
GUIDE
TIME OUT • THEATRE • MUSIC
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T I M E
TIME OUT DEPOT OPEN DAY AND
CLASSIC CAR DISPLAY
Keighley Bus Museum Trust, 5
POLISH DAY
The Atkinson, Lord Street,
Southport.
FARMER’S MARKET
Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Nr
Preston.
River Technology Park, Riverside, A celebration of the lives of Hoghton Tower Farmers’ Market
MARCH Keighley.
Take a peek around the Keighley
Polish Airmen based at RAF
Woodvale during World War II.
is a monthly celebration of
Lancastrian fresh food and crafts,
Bus Museum Depot as they Join us for a celebration of family a wonderful way to pass Sunday
Wed 2nd celebrate the 50th anniversary of friendly activities and delicious mornings with your family and
the end of the Bradford Trolley Polish food on the last day of our support local farmers, producers,
YOU CAN’T STOP US! Bus! There will also be displays exhibition. 1am - 3pm. crafters and artists. 20th Mar &
The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays. theatkinson.co.uk 17th Apr. 10am - 1.30pm.
from the Bradford Police hoghtontower.co.uk
You Can’t Stop Us! brings Museum and the Northern
together new work by young section of the Jowett Car Club. Tues 15th
artists from Venture Arts’ Young SIMON ENTWISTLE’S
kbmt.org.uk SPOOKY TOURS OF THE
People’s Art Club, aged between 8 COMMUNITY CINEMA - It HALL
- 25 years old. The exhibition Tues 8th Happened One Night Samlesbury Hall, Samlesbury,
presents an explosion of creativity Bingley Arts Centre, Main Street, Preston.
from the past year by young DICK & ANGEL DARE TO DO Bingley. Hear the spookiest tales of
creators, all based in Greater IT Frank Capra’s acclaimed romantic Samlesbury Hall and beyond with
Manchester. Exhibition ends 20th Opera House, Blackpool. comedy. 2.30pm. £5. Tea & our resident expert on all things
Dick & Angel Strawbridge, the biscuits included. paranormal. 20th Mar & 10th
O U T
Mar. thelowry.com
stars of Channel 4 hit ‘Escape to visitbradford.com Apr. 11am & 2pm. Free entry,
Thurs 3rd the Chateau’ are on the road donations welcome.
again on their ‘Dare to do it’ Tour Wed 16th samlesburyhall.co.uk
HARRY GRUNDY - Edge with so much more to say.
During this highly entertaining WEDNESDAY CRAFT Wed 23rd
Collection WORKSHOPS
evening, the duo explains who
The Whitaker, Museum & Art Queen Street Mill, Harle Sykes, YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM
they are, where they have come
Gallery, Haslingden Rd, from, how they met and why they Burnley. Halifax Way, Elvington, York.
Rossendale. dared to do it! 7.30pm. £35.75. A series of craft workshops to We recommend that you take
Bringing together nine works of wintergardensblackpool.co.uk give a taste of print, stitching and three or four hours over your visit
sculpture, photography and making using Queen Street Mill to appreciate the Museum
drawing, Edge Collection Thurs 10th calico. 1pm - 4pm. Tel: 01282 exhibits, the aircraft and vehicle
explores the brutal and complex 412555. displays that make up this
human relationship with this historically accurate RAF
TIM PEAKE - My Journey to Bomber Base. 10am - 4pm daily.
phenomenal world. Wed - Sun Space TOP SECRET - From Ciphers To
Cyber Security Adult £12, child £5, under 5s free,
10am - 4pm. Exhibition ends 9th Old Victoria, Opera House & family £30.
Apr. thewhitaker.org Winter Gardens, Blackpool. National Science and Media
M A R C H / A P R I L
yorkshireairmuseum.org
Sharing his passion for aviation, Museum, Bradford.
Fri 4th exploration and adventure, this is A new exhibition exploring the Thurs 24th
your chance to spend an evening fascinating world of code
ANTIQUE WEEKEND - Suzie with one of the world’s greatest breaking, ciphers and secret TENNANTS AUCTIONEERS
Gillow-Reynolds living astronauts, and to communications. 11th Feb-5th ANTIQUE VALUATION DAY
Lytham Hall, Ballam Road, rediscover the wonder of the June. Wed-Sun. Lytham Hall, Ballam Road,
Lytham. place we call home. 7.30pm. £22. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk Lytham.
Enjoy a fabulous talk about the wintergardensblackpool.co.uk A free valuation event hosted by
Fri 18th Tennants Auctioneers. Our
legendary Gillow family and their
Fri 11th valuers will be pleased to appraise
furniture, along with a delicious YORK LITERATURE silver, ceramics, paintings, books,
sparkling afternoon tea in the BIKE NIGHT - An Audience FESTIVAL 2022 jewellery, clocks, watches and
Georgian Hall’s Gold Room. with John McGuinness, Dean Various venues, York. collectables as well as value larger
1pm. £22.50. lythamhall.org.uk Harrison And James Whitham Celebrating the written and items from images or free home
The Muni, Albert Road, Colne. spoken word in one of the UK’s visits. 11am. Tel: 01423 531661.
Sat 5th Ladies and Gentlemen, Bikes and most beautiful cities. 18th - 27th
Banter are proud to bring you, Mar. yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk HUDDERSFIELD
CHILDREN’S ARTS & CRAFTS Bike Night, an audience with LITERATURE FESTIVAL
Market Hall, Peel Street, John McGuinness, Dean THE YORKSHIRE Various venues in Huddersfield.
Accrington. Harrison and James Whitham. MOTORHOME AND An award-winning annual
Arts & Crafts, face painting, story 7.30pm. £25. themuni.co.uk ACCESSORY SHOW festival with community,
The Great Yorkshire accessibility and inclusivity at its
time and small gifts for children. heart. Join us for a celebration of
10am - 2pm. visitlancashire.com STEAM GALA RETURNS! Showground, Harrogate.
Showcasing a large selection of books and authors, poetry and
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, performance. Meet your favourite
IMAX 3D ANTARCTICA Haworth. different brands, many with show authors, discover new talent,
National Science and Media You’ll be able to ride behind our exclusive offers.18th - 20th Mar. hone your own skills or simply
Museum, Bradford. guest locomotives along with our outandaboutlive.co.uk enjoy the entertainment on offer.
Join narrator Benedict home fleet with intensive 24th Mar - 3rd Apr.
Cumberbatch for a spectacular passenger service running on the Sat 19th huddlitfest.org.uk
3D exploration of the mysterious railway. Across the traction-
packed weekend there’ll be a TEA & TOUR Fri 25th
and wild continent of Antarctica. Lawrence Batley Theatre,
goods train demonstration and
Experience this fully immersive Courtyard, Queen St,
unique double headed trains. LANCASHIRE BUSINESS
IMAX 3D experience on the 11th - 13th Mar. kwvr.co.uk Huddersfield. EXPO 2022
biggest screen in the region. 20th Join us for a special backstage Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster
Jan - 24th Oct. Open Wed - Sun. tour, taking in the stories of our Road, Preston.
10am - 5pm. visitbradford.com Sat 12th historic building and a look Over 150 Exhibitors, Over 2000
behind the scenes, guided by one Delegates, unlimited
Sun 6th WHIMSICAL WINDOW of our expert team. 11am. £15. opportunities! This annual event
WALK & LIGHT NIGHT thelbt.org provides limitless opportunities
MUDDY BOOTS SOCIAL Colne Town Centre, Market for businesses across the region
WALK Street, Colne. Sun 20th that want to thrive and succeed.
Malham National Park Visitors From Monday 7th March, Now in its fifth year, the event
Centre, Malham, Skipton. windows in Colne town centre CELEBRATING THE SEASONS attracts over 150 exhibitors. 9am
will be transformed into WITH THE YORKSHIRE - 3pm. visitlancashire.com
A full day exploring the unique
landscape around Malham. Hear fantastical displays featuring SHEPHERDESS - Amanda
Owen DONUTS BY EXTENDED
about some of the history and imagery from fairy tales and Skipton Town Hall, Skipton.
geology of this stunning area, folklore, created by local schools, York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s
Donuts is a celebration of how
taking in the famous sights of community groups and Place, York. music brings people together, no
Malham Cove, Malham Tarn, Handmade Parade Artists. The Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda matter what life throws at them.
windows will be lit as the sun sets Owen shares heart warming tales Bursting with precision and soul,
Janet’s Foss and Gordale Scar as
and dusk darkens the town, and honest anecdotes from her it is a hypnotic and playful
well as some less well known remarkable farming family life in
highlights of the area. 11 miles. bringing light and artistic ‘groove along’ to jazz and funk.
creations to life for the entire North Yorkshire. 20th Mar. 7pm. 7pm. £12.50.
9.30am - 4.30. muddy-boots- week. Free. yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
social-walks skiptontownhall.co.uk
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T I M E
Sat 26th Thurs 31st Wed 6th BURY MARKET
Bury.
BROKEN RING WRESTLING AN AUDIENCE WITH THE ARTS SOCIETY FYLDE Bury’s award winning markets.
St. George’s Hall, Bradford. ROBBIE FOWLER MONTHLY LECTURE Market hall open every day
It’s their biggest show to date! The Muni, Albert Road, Colne. Lowther Pavilion, West Beach, except Sun, 9am - 5pm. Open
Inglorious Grapplers brings The Muni Theatre brings you an Lytham St Annes. market Wed, Fri 9am - 4.30pm,
together talent from across the evening with Liverpool FC British Art Today, Raymond
legend Robbie Fowler. Robbie Sat 9am - 5pm. A great day out.
globe including WWE, WOS and Warburton. 2pm. burymarket.com
will be in town to discuss his lowtherpavilion.co.uk.
AEW. Suitable for all ages. 7pm. amazing career, a career that saw
£15 - £22. bradford- him score an amazing 183 goals Sun 10th
theatres.co.uk for his hometown club. 7.30pm. AN EVENING WITH CAROL
£25. themuni.co.uk KLEIN 3 BRIDGES 10K
STEAMPUNK FAIR Kings Hall and Winter Gardens, Lancaster.
Station Rd, Ilkley.
Heskin Hall, Wood Lane,
Chorley. APRIL Acclaimed plants woman,
The popular 3 Bridges 10k race is
back in its usual spring slot in
Step out in your best steampunk bestselling author, and one of our 2022, at 11am on Sunday 10th
togs or just come along and join Sat 2nd most familiar gardening experts April. £12 for Club members; £14
in the fun with music, fabulous in the media today, Carol Klein is for non-Club members. Plus £3
steampunk traders and more. FORBIDDEN CORNER most famous for her role as
Tupgill Park Estate, Coverham, on the day. Tel: 07762795605.
26th - 27th Mar. 11am - 4pm. regular presenter of BBC
Middleham, Leyburn. Gardeners’ World. 7.30pm. £30.
O U T
Free entry. heskinhall.com A unique labyrinth of tunnels, Wed 13th
visitbradford.com
chamber follies and surprises,
SALTAIRE VINTAGE HOME & created in a 4 acre walled garden TEST MATCH SPECIAL - The
FASHION FAIR EXHIBITION ON SCREEN -
in the heart of the Yorkshire Live Tour
Dales. A day out with a difference Easter in Art
Victoria Hall, Victoria Road, The Victoria Theatre, Fountain St,
that will challenge and delight Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10
Saltaire. Halifax.
children of all ages. Booking Square Rd, Halifax.
We love true vintage, and so our Shot on location in Jerusalem, Spend an evening with Test
fairs are dedicated to bringing essential. forbiddencorner.co.uk Match Special and cricket legends
United States and throughout
you genuine vintage fashion and Europe, the film explores the Phil Tufnell and Jonathan Agnew,
EASTER AT MOTHER
homewares from the 1920s to the SHIPTON’S different ways artists have as they take you inside the
1980s. 10am - 4pm. £3. Prophecy House, High Bridge, depicted the Easter story through famous TMS commentary box
roseandbrownvintage.co.uk Knaresborough. the ages and thus depicts the and share memories from their
Follow the Bunny Door Trail and history of us all. 6th Apr - 2pm, international playing careers.
RADICAL ACTS - Why Craft look out for giant eggs, cracking 10th Apr - 4pm. 7.30pm. From £31.75.
Matters photo opportunities and squarechapel.co.uk victoriatheatre.co.uk
Harewood House, Harewood, fascinating Easter scenes
Leeds. throughout the beautiful Thurs 7th Thurs 14th
M A R C H / A P R I L
The Harewood Biennial returns woodland. 2nd - 24th Apr. 10am
in March 2022 with Radical Acts, - 5.30pm. mothershipton.co.uk AN AUDIENCE WITH MARK
THE DINO ADVENTURE
Why Craft Matters. Following BINGLEY FARMERS MARKET East Lancashire Railway, Bolton ‘BILLY’ BILLINGHAM
2019’s Useful/Beautiful, curator Main St, Bingley. St, Bury. Burnley Mechanics, Manchester
Hugo Macdonald and the Traditional Farmers Market with Get your teeth into this Jurassic Rd, Burnley.
Harewood team have once again a big range of local foods direct Lark. Join an eccentric expedition Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham is TV’s
set to create a ground-breaking from the producer. You’ll find on a time travelling steam train to most experienced, highest
exhibition routed in craft and real bread, pies, seasonal fruit meet with a herd of adorable ranking and most decorated SAS
craftsmanship. 26th Mar - 29th and vegetables, free range eggs baby dinosaurs. 7th & 14th Apr. leader and sniper. Billy is a
Aug. harewood.org and handmade crafts to take 9.35am, 12.45pm & 3.25pm. former SAS Sergeant Major Class
home. 2nd Apr, & 7th May. eastlancsrailway.org.uk 1 and Bodyguard to the stars
Sun 27th bingleytowncouncil.gov.uk including Brad Pitt. 7.30pm.
Fri 8th £24.50. blcgroup.co.uk
RAY MEARS - We Are Nature INGLEBOROUGH CAVE
Clapham.
The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays. An underground experience for THE PIRATE ADVENTURE Sat 16th
In this fascinating, inspirational the whole family. Truly East Lancashire Railway, Bolton
and educational show, Ray will be magnificent displays of St, Bury. EASTER IN COLNE
demonstrating and explaining stalactites, stalagmites, Ahoy me hearties! This Colne Town Centre, Colne.
techniques that will help us flowstones, pillars, fossils and interactive adventure will see you Now in its sixth year, our Easter
improve our senses and highlight other spectacular features. Open and your family join colourful celebration in Colne has it all: a
the problems nature faces today. daily until Oct. 10am - 4pm. characters provided by traditional egg hunt, a display of
7.30pm. £21.50 - £29. Adult £9.50, child £5, family £27. performance company Funcast. children’s Easter artwork in the
thelowry.com Tel: 01524 251242. During the train ride you will library, a shop window
take part in a host of entertaining competition, children’s crafts and
Sun 3rd activities to complete the story.
APRON MAKING free face painting, plus Colne’s
WORKSHOP 8th & 15th Apr. 9.35am, 12.45pm famous free donkey rides. 9am-
TRAWDEN SPRING FAIR & 3.25pm.
The Whitaker, Museum & Art Trawden Community Centre, 4pm. colnetowncouncil.org.uk
Gallery, Haslingden Rd, Trawden. Visit Trawden eastlancsrailway.org.uk
Rossendale. community centre for fabulous THE NATIONAL COAL
Come and enjoy a day of local crafters & makers at the MINING MUSEUM FOR
Leatherworking. Make yourself a Community Centre, there will be Sat 9th ENGLAND
beautiful apron in butter soft refreshments available and of Caphouse Colliery, New Rd,
pigskin suede with buffalo course a raffle! 10am-4pm. THE SEFTON OPEN Overton, Wakefield.
nubuck straps and solid brass trawdenforest.com The Atkinson, Lord Street, A great day out and a unique
fittings. Working with Catherine Southport. opportunity to travel 140 metres
REAL FOOD ILKLEY Discover the wealth of artistic
Edwards a professional MARKET underground down one of
leatherworker. The workshop is talent that is right here in Sefton. Britain’s oldest mines, it offers an
The Grove, Ilkley. Visitors to the exhibition are
open to beginners and those with The Real Food Ilkley Market is a unusual combination of exciting
some experience. 10am - 4pm. encouraged to vote for their
celebration of locally produced favourite artwork on display. The experiences, providing a genuine
thewhitaker.org fine food and drink in the heart insight into the hard working
of Ilkley, on the first Sunday of artwork with the most votes will
be awarded The People’s Prize. lives of miners through the ages.
ISLAND TO ISLAND - Journeys every month. 10am - 3pm. Daily 10am - 5pm. Tel: 01924 848
visitbradford.com Saturday 9 April - Sat 21 May
Through The Caribbean. 2022. theatkinson.co.uk 806.
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery,
Lister Park, Bradford. FESTIVAL OF HISTORY CLITHEROE CASTLE
Taken by Tim Smith and his Tues 5th
Heskin Hall, Wood Lane, MUSEUM
father Derek, these images FLEETWOOD MARKET Chorley. Castle Hill, Clitheroe.
celebrate the light, life and Fleetwood. A must for fans of British history. Join us at Clitheroe Castle for
landscapes of the English- Award winning Victorian market Featuring re-enactors from the amazing views, 10 acre of
speaking Caribbean, exploring with 250 stalls also street food medieval and civil war periods parkland to explore and lots to
everyday living across the region courtyard. A day out for everyone with displays and exhibits, plus discover in the award winning
and how it has changed since the to enjoy. Open Tues, Thurs, Fri stalls trading in fabulous and museum. Open daily except Wed
1950s. Closed Mon & Tues. and Sat. 9am - 4.30pm. unusual goods. 9th - 10th Apr. & Thurs. 12noon - 4pm.
Exhibition ends 1st May. fleetwoodmarket.co.uk 11am - 4pm. heskinhall.com lancashire.gov.uk
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T H E A T R E
Mon 18th Sun 24th Thurs 3rd Mon 7th
STEAM DOUBLE HEADERS SHIFTING SANDS - Exhibition THE HOUND OF THE THE GHOST TRAIN
East Lancashire Railway, Bolton Lytham Hall, Ballam Road, BASKERVILLES Colne Little Theatre, River Street,
St, Bury. Lytham. Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Rd, Colne.
Take a ride on the East Fylde Council are proud to Ilkley. Colne Dramatic Society and The
Lancashire Railway, journeying present Shifting Sands, an art trail This exhilarating collision of Little Theatre presents The Ghost
behind Lancashire and Yorkshire of contemporary travel posters by farce, theatrical invention and
wonderfully comic performance Train, a play by Arnold Ridley;
Railway 752 and 52322. Both acclaimed artist Nicky Thompson
set within the historic grounds of is a whodunnit for all ages. 3rd - directed by and designed by John
engines will be running double Mills. 7.30pm. £7.50-£8. To book
headed on three return trips Lytham Hall. Shifting Sands 12th Mar. 7.30pm. Sat mat
presents 12 new contemporary 2.30pm. Adult £12, child £6. tickets call 01282 861424 or email
throughout 2022, a great way to ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk colnelittletheatre@gmail.com
travel in style. 18th Apr & 15th artworks in the style of railway
May. eastlancsrailway.org.uk posters, that depict iconic
landmarks on the Fylde coast. 4th RUSSELL KANE LIVE! BY THE WATERS OF
Feb - 30th Sept. The Grand Theatre, St LIVERPOOL
Tues 19th discoverfylde.co.uk Leonardgate, Lancaster. The Albert Halls, Victoria Square,
Multi-award-winning comedian, Bolton.
LANCASTER CASTLE Mon 25th presenter, actor, author and
Castle Parade, Lancaster. Adapted from Helen Forrester’s
scriptwriter Russell Kane is best million selling book, By The
The Castle’s origins date back SIR RANULPH FIENNES - known for his stand up, panel
almost 1,000 years. Occupying a show and chat show appearances. Waters of Liverpool is a stunning
Living Dangerously period drama set in the 1930s.
city centre location on the site of Opera House, Blackpool. 8pm. £20. lancastergrand.co.uk
three successive Roman forts and 7th - 8th Mar. 7.30pm. Wed mat
Both light hearted and strikingly
has been described as ‘not only poignant, Living Dangerously MATTE FORD 2.30pm. £24.50 - £26.50.
the North West’s most important offers a personal journey through Chorley Theatre, Dole Lane, alberthalls-bolton.co.uk
historic and archaeological Sir Ranulph’s life, his early Chorley.
monument, but also of childhood, his army life, the Comedy - Clowns to the Left of Wed 9th
international importance’. Open Transglobe Expedition and his Me, Jokers to the Right. 8pm.
daily 9.30am - 5pm. current Global Reach Challenge, £15. chorleytheatre.com HMS PINAFORE
lancastercastle.com making him a pioneer of The Playhouse, Market Street
exploration with an unparalleled Fri 4th West, Preston.
WHITE SCAR CAVE story to tell. 7.30pm. From £25.
M A R C H / A P R I L
H.M.S. Pinafore, or The Lass That
Ingleton, North Yorkshire. wintergardensblackpool.co.uk NORA - A Doll’s House
The Royal Exchange Theatre, St Loved a Sailor, is a comic opera
The longest show cave in Britain. in two acts. Presented by Preston
Situated near Ingleton in the Wed 27th Ann’s Square, Manchester.
1918. 1968. 2018. Three distinct Gilbert & Sullivan Society. 9th -
beautiful Yorkshire Dales and remarkable women 12th Mar. 7.30pm. £12.
National Park. The guided tour WORLD OF JAMES HERRIOT prestonplayhouse.co.uk
23 Kirkgate, Thirsk. illuminate this cleverly distilled
takes 80 minutes over one mile. contemporary retelling of Henrik
See underground streams, You’ve probably read the books
or watched ‘All Creatures Great Ibsen’s play A Doll’s House across THE STEAMIE - Blackburn
waterfalls, and the massive ice age three pivotal decades. 4th Mar - Drama Club
cavern. Daily from 10am. Adult and Small’ on TV. Now come and
see where James Herriot, lived, 2nd Apr. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat Blackburn Empire Theatre,
£10.75, child £6.95, family 2.30pm. £7 - £18.50.
worked and relaxed. See his home Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn.
£29.50. Tel: 01524 241244. royalexchange.co.uk
and surgery in Thirsk, travel back Sad, nostalgic, and very, very
SPRING TEA DANCE in time to what life was like when funny, Tony Roper’s play The
James was a vet in Yorkshire. COMEDY NIGHT Steamie was premiered in
Skipton Town Hall, Skipton. Accrington Town Hall, 42
Bring your dancing shoes to the Open daily. 10am - 4pm. Booking Blackburn Rd, Accrington. Glasgow in 1987, and has been a
spring edition of our ever popular not required. Want a night out with some of great popular success ever since.
worldofjamesherriot. the best comedians that are 9th - 12th Mar. 7.30pm. £12.50.
Town Hall Tea Dance! You will be
entertained by Blackpool Tower currently on the circuit? Come blackburnempire.com
Sat 30th along and watch them. 8pm.
resident organist, John Bowdler.
1.30pm - 4pm. £8 includes £7.50. accringtontownhall.co.uk Thurs 10th
GARSTANG WALKING
refreshments. FESTIVAL 2022
skiptontownhall.co.uk Sat 5th GIOVANNI PERNICE - This Is
Garstang.
Walkers will be able to experience Me
Thurs 21st MANFORD’S COMEDY CLUB St. George’s Hall, Bradford.
the countryside around Garstang, Chorley Theatre, Dole Lane,
Rural Wyre, the Forest of Strictly Come Dancing 2021
GRAEME HALL - The Chorley. Champion, Giovanni Pernice,
Bowland and the Fylde Plain. A regular event in which Jason
Dogfather 30th Apr - 8th May. wyre.gov.uk returns with his highly
King George’s Hall, Blackburn. and his team select some of the
for further details. best circuit comedians and send anticipated hit show This Is Me!
The U.K.’s No.1 Dog Trainer. This them to Chorley Theatre for a 7.30pm. £34 - £77. bradford-
specially crafted 90-minute show great night of comedy. 8pm. theatres.co.uk
is full of tricks, memories, heart
warming surprises, and an
THEATRE £13.50. chorleytheatre.com
KES
exclusive Q&A, all presented in Sun 6th Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft
an intimate and relaxed live
setting. 7.30pm. £34 - £37.
MARCH South, Bolton.
IRELAND THE SHOW! A powerful modern classic
bwdvenues.com Tue 1st Lowther Pavilion, West Beach, brought to life on stage. 10th Mar
Lytham St Annes. - 2nd Apr. 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat
Sat 23rd AS YOU LIKE IT A celebration of a globally loved mat 2pm. £15 - £38.
The Dukes, Moor Lane, culture in an energetic live show.
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM 7.30pm. £22.50 - £25. octagonbolton.co.uk
Lancaster.
The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, In their 30th anniversary lowtherpavilion.co.uk.
Manchester. NORTHERN BALLET’S
production, Northern Broadsides
Purpose-built to tell the powerful bring their bold, refreshing style SLEEPING WITH BEAUTY - CASANOVA
stories of over a century of war, to Shakespeare’s most musical Adult Panto The Grand Theatre, Leeds.
IWM North makes full use of its and much-loved comedy for the The Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Casanova takes you inside the
extraordinary exhibition space to very first time.1st - 5th Mar. Bolton. heart and mind of one of the
deliver an award-winning 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. We are delighted to have Liam most notorious figures in history,
immersive experience. Wed to £14 - £18. dukeslancaster.org Mellor & Hot Rock Productions exposing a story so sensational
Sun 10am - 5pm. Booking back here at the Albert Halls to you won’t believe it’s real. 10th -
essential. iwm.org.uk Wed 2nd present Sleeping with Beauty. 19th Mar. 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat
8pm. £18.50. alberthalls- mat 2.30pm. £21 - £57.
HAWORTH HADDOCK IS BIRMINGHAM ROYAL bolton.co.uk
leedsheritagetheatres.com
BACK FOR 2022! BALLET - Don Quixote
The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays. HANNAH GADSBY - Body Of
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, Work TREASURE ISLAND
Haworth. Birmingham Royal Ballet’s York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s
Director Carlos Acosta promises Opera House, 3 Quay St,
The Haworth Haddock returns Manchester. Place, York.
for 2022, serving the best local entertainment for all ages when
he brings an explosion of Spanish Hannah Gadsby, world class, A swashbuckling, smash hit
fish & chips, while travelling award-winning funny person, has comedy for all the family! 10th -
through the Worth Valley behind sunshine, spectacular dance and
vivacious comedy to The Lowry. a brand new live show, Body of 12th Mar. 7.30pm. Sat mat
a steam locomotive. 23rd Apr & Work. 7.30pm. From £31.90. 2.30pm. £15 - £27.
28th May. kwvr.co.uk 2nd - 5th Mar. 7.30pm. Thurs
2pm. £23 - £50. thelowry.com atgtickets.com yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
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team, Animal Farm is a dynamic,
T H E A T R E
Fri 11th THE LION KING Thurs 24th
The Alhambra Theatre, Bradford. daring and contemporary take on
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 Set against the majesty of the a timeless story. 22nd - 26th Mar. PINOCCHIO - Northern Ballet
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Serengeti Plains and to the 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. King George’s Hall, Blackburn.
Rd, Burnley. evocative rhythms of Africa, £18 - £26. thelowry.com An original retelling of the classic
In our brand-new show, Cruising Disney’s landmark musical will children’s story, Pinocchio is the
Through Menopause, the redefine your expectations of MY FAIR LADY perfect opportunity for your little
hysterical sequel to the smash hit theatre. 24th Mar - 28th May. Pendle Hippodrome, Colne.
show Menopause The Musical®, ones to enjoy live ballet, music
Various times & prices. bradford- My Fair Lady is a musical based and theatre. 2.30pm & 4.30pm.
we fast forward five years to catch theatres.co.uk on George Bernard Shaw’s 1913
up with the same four ladies as £7 - £8. bwdvenues.com
play Pygmalion, with book and
they set off on the high seas for IT COULD BE ANY ONE OF lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and
tales of their lives, loves and BLT KALEIDOSCOPE - Romeo
US music by Frederick Loewe. 22nd- & Juliet
losses. 7.30pm. £30.
blcgroup.co.uk The Grand Theatre, St 26th Mar. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2pm.
Bingley Arts Centre, Main St,
Leonardgate, Lancaster. £12/£14. phtheatre.co.uk
Bingley.
FIREDANCE - Karen Hauer & Murder Mystery by Alan
Ayckbourn. 14th - 19th Mar. Bingley Little Theatre
Gorka Marquez CLUEDO - New Play
7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £9.50 - The Grand Theatre, Leeds. Kaleidoscope presents Romeo &
The Bridgewater Hall, Juliet adapted by Sally Edwards
Manchester. £10.50. lancastergrand.co.uk This hilarious spoof of a thriller
will keep you guessing right up to music by Katy Grainger. 24th -
Hot pulsing beats, seductive
choreography and passion that Wed 16th the finale as both the guests and 26th Mar. 7.30pm.
will take your breath away. With audience try to work out bingleyartscentre.co.uk
live Latin musicians and a JASON MANFORD - Like Me whodunit, with, what, and where!
dynamic dance ensemble, get St. George’s Hall, Bradford. 22nd - 26th Mar. 7.30pm. Wed, Fri 25th
ready for a captivating dance Jason Manford returns to Fri & Sat mat 2.30pm. £26 - £39.
experience you strictly won’t Bradford in 2022 with another leedsheritagetheatres.com OCTAGON COMEDY CLUB
want to miss. 7.30pm. £20.50 - helping of his stand-up show Like Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft
£49. bridgewater-hall.co.uk Me. Recommended age 14+, South, Bolton.
7.30pm. £32. bradford- Wed 23rd Join us one Friday a month and
M A R C H / A P R I L
Sat 12th theatres.co.uk enjoy a hilarious night of live
MACBETH - Cados stand-up from some of the best
THE LAST CRUMB - Comedy LAUGH IN THE FACE OF Chorley Theatre, Dole Lane, names in comedy. 8.30pm. £17.
Skipton Little Theatre, Clifford CANCER 7 Chorley.
Street, Skipton. octagonbolton.co.uk
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds. Dealing with the themes of
An original play by award-
winning Tobais Nicholls. 7.30pm. With the hottest comedians on ambition, power, good versus Sat 26th
Adult £10, child £5. the circuit and 100% of the evil, guilt and the descent into
skiptonlittletheatre.org.uk money raised going to charity, madness makes this one of MARY ROSE BY J. M. BARRIE
come join us for an extremely Shakespeare’s more accessible The Atkinson, Lord Street,
FLO & JOAN funny night whilst also plays and a powerful piece that Southport.
The Dukes, Moor Lane, supporting a great cause! 7.30pm. audiences return to time after A spellbindingly beautiful ghost
Lancaster. £16.60 - £19.60. time. 23rd - 26th Mar. 7.30pm. story about time, love and loss
Multi-award-winning musical leedsheritagetheatres.com £7. chorleytheatre.com from the creator of Peter Pan.
comedy duo (and sisters) Flo & 7.30pm. £13 - £15.
Joan are climbing out of their ABSENT FRIENDS I, ELIZABETH
theatkinson.co.uk
pits, armed with a piano and Lawrence Batley Theatre, The Atkinson, Lord Street,
percussion section to bring you a Courtyard, Queen St, Southport.
brand-new show of their critically Huddersfield. 1568, At a vital crossroads in Tues 29th
acclaimed songs and comedy. Join Dick & Lottie for a road history a young Queen steps from
8pm. £17. dukeslancaster.org crash of a party in Alan the shadows to unburden herself FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Ayckbourn’s sad and touching, of her many troubles and reveal Halifax Playhouse, King Cross St,
BLACK IS THE COLOR OF MY but always bitingly funny, Absent her innermost thoughts on Halifax.
VOICE Friends. 16th - 19th Mar. 7.30pm. marriage, succession, religion, This celebrated and much-loved
Stephen Joseph Theatre, Sat mat 2.30pm. £15. thelbt.org war and the challenges to her musical is packed with show
Westborough, Scarborough. throne. 7.30pm. £13 - £15. stopping songs including the hits
Inspired by Nina Simone, ‘If I Were A Rich Man’, ‘Tradition’
Sat 19th theatkinson.co.uk
reflecting on her journey to and ‘Matchmaker’. Presented by
becoming a jazz vocalist at the
forefront of the Civil Rights ALAN CARR - Regional Trinket THE INVISIBLE MAN All Soul’s Amateur Operatic
Movement. 7.30pm. £10 - £28. King George’s Hall, Blackburn. The Dukes, Moor Lane, Society. 29th Mar - 2nd Apr.
sjt.uk.com Alan’s back on the road with a Lancaster. 7.15pm. Sat mat 2.15pm. £12 -
brand-new stand-up show Northern Stage presents an £14, child £7.
Sun 13th ‘Regional Trinket’. 8pm. £26.50. electrifying new production halifaxplayhouse.org.uk
bwdvenues.com adapted from H.G. Wells’ science
JIMMY CARR - Terribly Funny fiction classic, featuring a new LOOKING GOOD DEAD
Opera House, Blackpool. Sun 20th take on one of the most iconic Grand Opera House, York.
Jimmy’s brand-new show characters in horror fiction. 23rd Adapted by award-winning
contains jokes about all kinds of CIRQUE DU HILARIOUS - 26th Mar. 7.30pm. Sat mat writer Shaun McKenna, Looking
terrible things. Terrible things The Muni, Albert Rd, Colne. 2.30pm. £14 - £18. Good Dead follows the huge
that might have affected you or Cirque Du Hilarious presents, A dukeslancaster.org stage success of The Perfect
people you know and love. But Fright in The Museum and The
they’re just jokes they are not the Murder and Dead Simple and
Curse of The Ancient Custard AS YOU LIKE IT will keep you on the edge of your
terrible things. 8pm. From Pie. Starring CBBC’s newest York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s
£29.50. seat until the chilling final
comedy stars Danny & Mick, Place, York.
wintergardensblackpool.co.uk moments! 29th Mar - 2nd Apr.
recently nominated for the TV Shakespeare’s most musical and
7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm.
Comedy Awards ‘Best New much-loved comedy. 23rd - 26th
Mon 14th Sitcom’. 2.30pm. Adult £16, child Mar. 7.30pm. Thurs mat 2pm, Sat £13 - £43. atgtickets.com
£14, family £50. themuni.co.uk mat 2.30pm. £13 - £27.
THE REVIVAL Thurs 31st
Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
St, Keighley. Tues 22nd
KERBS CROONERS
The cast of Lucian O’Keefe’s 1946 City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds.
classic ghost play Scared to Death ANIMAL FARM - George Stephen Joseph Theatre,
Orwell Westborough, Scarborough. Crooners comes to Leeds with a
are gathered and ready for their
final dress rehearsal before The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays. The debut play from Michael brand-new comedy musical that
opening night, but all is not going George Orwell’s world-famous Southan exploring taboos around brings the British song and dance
smoothly. 14th - 19th Mar. fable tells the story of a revolution sex, romance, and disability. 23rd man back to the main theatre
7.30pm. £10. and its aftermath. Re-imagined - 26th Mar. 7.30pm. £10 - £22. stage. 7.30pm. £24 - £27.
keighleyplayhouse.co.uk by an award winning creative sjt.uk.com leedsheritagetheatres.com
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DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE Thurs 7th Fri 15th THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
T H E A T R E
BEAST Theatre Royal, Wakefield.
Palace Theatre, Manchester. THE JUNGLE BOOK WIZARD OF OZ Multi-award-nominated
Spectacularly reimagined using Oldham Coliseum, Fairbottom The Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Immersion Theatre proudly bring
the latest theatrical innovations, St, Oldham. Bolton. their trademark style and energy
this beloved ‘tale as old as time’ Packed with memorable A magical adventure for all the to the riverbank with heaps of
will be brought to life on stage characters, original songs, family. 15th - 16th Apr. 2pm & audience interaction, stunning
humour and brilliant storytelling, 6pm. From £12. alberthalls-
like never before. 31st Mar - 4th costumes, toe tapping music, and
this modern musical reworking bolton.co.uk
June. Various times & prices. larger than life characters. 6pm.
atgtickets.com of Rudyard Kipling’s famous £10 - £17.
IAIN STIRLING - Failing
story is the perfect Easter treat for theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk
Upwards
the whole family. 7th - 24th Apr.
APRIL 7pm, mat 2pm. £7 - £20.
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds.
Iain Stirling (Love Island and Fri 22nd
coliseum.org.uk Taskmaster) is taking his DIVERSITY
Sun 3rd ‘extremely funny’ (Telegraph) Opera House, Blackpool.
40 YEARS OF PHOENIX comedy back on the road for his Diversity took the nation by
Lawrence Batley Theatre, biggest ever nationwide tour, storm when they won the third
PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO
Courtyard, Queen St, following his 2018 sell out smash series of Britain’s Got Talent.
CHUMS
Huddersfield. U OK HUN? 8pm. £20.19 - Over the past 10 years they have
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester
Phoenix Dance Theatre is £23.10. leedsheritagetheatres.com continued to wow audiences with
Rd, Burnley.
delighted to launch an exciting
Paul Merton, Richard Vranch, their innovative live tours and
birthday programme to celebrate Tues 19th
Suki Webster, Mike McShane and performances. They celebrated
their milestone 40th birthday,
accompanist Kirsty Newton are this incredible achievement with
bringing together an eclectic DEAD LIES
back on the road in 2022 to visit The Victoria Theatre, Fountain St, a critically acclaimed sell out 48
range of work from across the
some of their favourite parks of Halifax. show UK tour, Born Ready. 7pm.
company’s illustrious history.
the UK, with another evening of Dead Lies is a fast moving, hard £28.50.
7.30pm. £18. thelbt.org
mind-blowing improvisation. hitting political English thriller wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
M A R C H / A P R I L
7.30pm. £23. blcgroup.co.uk Sun 10th from No.1 Best Selling Crime
Novelist Hilary Bonner. 19th - CALENDAR GIRLS THE
Mon 4th DINOSAUR ADVENTURE 20th Apr. 7.30pm. Wed mat MUSICAL
LIVE 2.30pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk Grand Opera House, York.
JUMPERS FOR GOAL POSTS The Grand Theatre, St The true story of the Calendar
Bingley Arts Centre, Main St, THE BOOK OF MORMON Girls which launched a global
Leonardgate, Lancaster.
Bingley. The Grand Theatre, Leeds. phenomenon, has now been
“The Greatest Prehistoric Show
The funniest musical of all time. turned into this beautifully
Bingley Little Theatre presents on Earth”. Join our intrepid It’s The Book of Mormon, the poignant musical written by Tim
Jumpers for Goal Posts by Tom Dinosaur Adventurers as we nine-time Tony Award and four-
Wells. 4th - 9th Apr. 7.30pm. journey to a world of living, Firth and Gary Barlow. 22nd -
time Olivier winning Best
bingleyartscentre.co.uk breathing, life like dinosaurs. Musical. 19th Apr - 7th May. 30th Apr. Various times & prices.
2pm & 4pm. £14. 7.30pm. Wed, Fri & Sat mat atgtickets.com
Tues 5th lancastergrand.co.uk 2.30pm. £15 - £75.
leedsheritagetheatres.com Sat 23rd
RAPUNZEL Tues 12th
The Muni, Albert Rd, Colne. Wed 20th ELECTRIC ROSARY
Rapunzel promises to be a cut JOSH WIDDICOMBE - Bit The Royal Exchange Theatre, St
above the rest with a laugh a Much SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN Ann’s Square, Manchester.
minute script, sparkling The Victoria Theatre, Fountain St, Lowther Pavilion, West Beach, Bruntwood Prize Judges’ Award
costumes, beautiful sets and lots Halifax. Lytham St Annes. winner Tim Foley’s miraculous
of audience participation! 2pm. A show that will change your life John Godber’s classic stage play new play is sharp, timely and
and how you perceive your place tells the touching and funny story gloriously funny and brings nuns
£10 - £12. themuni.co.uk
in the world. Bit much? Fine, it’ll of a marriage through a lifetime and robots together on the Royal
be a very funny night of grumbles of holidays together. 20th - 22nd
ABIGAIL’S PARTY Exchange stage for the first time.
and jokes in which Josh will Apr. 7.30pm. £12.50.
Skipton Little Theatre, Clifford lowtherpavilion.co.uk. 23rd Apr - 14th May. 7.30pm.
Street, Skipton. finally tackle the hot comedy Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £7 -
Dramatic comedy by Mike Leigh. topics of advent calendars, pesto £18.50. royalexchange.co.uk
Thurs 21st
5th - 9th Apr. 7.30pm. Adult £10, and the closing time of his local
park. 8pm. £21.50. Sun 24th
child £5. TIME OF MY LIFE - Alan
victoriatheatre.co.uk
skiptonlittletheatre.org.uk Ayckbourn
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Rd, THE WIZARD OF OZ
PINOCCHIO - Northern Ballet Ilkley. Burnley Mechanics, Manchester
Wed 6th
Harrogate Theatre, Oxford St, This classic, sad comedy is a Rd, Burnley.
Harrogate. witty, insightful, heart-breaking
DEATH TRAP - By Ira Levin Starring, Atomic Kitten and TV
An original retelling of the classic master class in its portrayal of a
The Playhouse, Market Street reality star Kerry Katona as the
children’s story, Pinocchio is the dysfunctional family. 21st - 30th
West, Preston. Wicked Witch of the West, Blue
perfect opportunity for your little Apr. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm.
This ingeniously constructed play Peter presenter and CBBC star
ones to enjoy live ballet, music Adult £12, child £6.
offers a rare and skilful blending Barney Harwood as the Tin Man
and theatre. 12th - 13th Apr. ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
of two priceless theatrical Various times. £8 - £10. and Basil Brush as the Wizard!
ingredients! Gasp inducing thrills harrogatetheatre.co.uk HABIBTI DRIVER 1pm & 4.30pm. £14 - £16.
and spontaneous laughter. 6th - Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft blcgroup.co.uk
9th Apr. 7.30pm. £10 - £11. Thurs 14th South, Bolton.
prestonplayhouse.co.uk Meet Ashraf, an Egyptian, EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
50TH COMMISSIONS Muslim taxi driver, and Shazia, MAGIC SHOW
VICTORIAN OLDE TYME The Dukes, Moor Lane, his half-Egyptian, half-Wigan Blackburn Empire Theatre,
MUSIC HALL Lancaster. daughter (a.k.a. his ‘Habibti’), Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn.
Theatre Royal, Wakefield. Join us for an exciting evening who is more interested in the last Pop down to the Empire this
Join us as we transport you back combining performance, music, call at the bar, than the call to Easter for an ‘EGGstraveganza’ of
in time to the good old days of dance and spoken word to prayer! An East meet Wigan a show filled with magic,
comedy. 21st Apr - 7th May. mayhem, comedy, singing,
the Victorian Music Hall. celebrate 50 years of The Dukes!
7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. dancing and so much more! 1pm.
7.30pm. £12 - £17. 7pm. Pay what you decide.
£15 - £36. octagonbolton.co.uk
theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk dukeslancaster.org £11.50. blackburnempire.com
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M U S I C
Mon 25th Sat 5th
house thriller. 7.30pm. £15. Out Of This Place, are reuniting
SUMMER END bingleyartscentre.co.uk JUST MY IMAGINATION one final time for a farewell tour
Chorley Theatre, Dole Lane, The Muni, Albert Road, Colne. that’ll celebrate their incredible
Chorley. Sat 30th Celebrating the Golden 60-year career. 7.30pm. £29.50.
CADOS Present Summer End. Anniversary of ‘Papa Was a bradford-theatres.co.uk
Comic murder mystery play set MILKSHAKE LIVE Rollin’ Stone’, the original line-up
in a retirement home by Eric St. George’s Hall, Bradford. of The Temptations is brought to OPERA NORTH - Alcina
Chappell. 25th - 30th Apr. Milkshake Monkey is back and life, featuring all of the Motown The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays.
7.30pm. £8. chorleytheatre.com can’t wait to put on a spectacular legends’ greatest hits, live on Handel’s bewitching tale of
New Show for you all, joined by stage! 7.30pm. £20 - £25. deception, seduction, love and
some of his favourite Milkshake themuni.co.uk loss is bursting with heart
Tues 26th
friends plus two Milkshake melting music. 7pm. £23.50 -
Presenters creating the most
GYPSY 2022 RIO GOLD £53.50. thelowry.com
dazzling show you have ever
Lowther Pavilion, West Beach, Halifax Playhouse, King Cross St,
seen! 12pm & 3.30pm. £18.50.
Lytham St Annes. bradford-theatres.co.uk Halifax. SOMEONE LIKE YOU - The
The Award-Winning Christie Rio Gold, the ultimate Spandau Adele Songbook
Musical Theatre Company are Ballet and Duran Duran tribute. Theatre Royal, Wakefield.
proud to bring you their
production of Gypsy. 26th - 30th
MUSIC 7.30pm. £12.
halifaxplayhouse.org.uk
Someone Like You - The Adele
Songbook is a stunning live
Apr. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £13 concert performance, celebrating
- £25. lowtherpavilion.co.uk. MARCH JIM CREGAN & CO - The Rod
Stewart Songbook
the music of one of our
generation’s finest singer
AN EVENING WITHOUT The Atkinson, Lord Street, songwriters. 7.30pm. £18 - £24.
M A R C H / A P R I L
KATE BUSH Tues 1st Southport. theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk
Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Formed by Rod Stewart’s guitarist
Square Rd, Halifax. 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL and collaborative songwriter, Jim SKIPTON CAMERATA:
Comedy. John Mackay presents Palace Theatre, Manchester. Cregan, Cregan & Co. celebrate Farrenc Symphony No.3
An Evening Without Kate Bush. Dolly Parton’s smash hit musical from 1977 to the present day with Skipton Town Hall, Skipton.
7.30pm. £13. is the most fun you’ll have in the an evening of Rod’s hit songs. After a century and a half of
harrogatetheatre.co.uk theatre all year. Coming to you 7.30pm. £20. theatkinson.co.uk neglect, Louise Farrenc’s Third
direct from London’s West End, Symphony is now widely
Wed 27th expect a rip-roaring score by the BOOTLEG BOSS recognised as a masterpiece.
Queen of Country herself! 1st - Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, 7.30pm. £19.50, Over 60 - £18.50,
BLACKADDER GOES FORTH 5th Mar. 7.30pm. Wed, Thurs &
Settle. Under 25 - £5.50.
The Playhouse, Market Street Sat 2.30pm. From £13.
Bootleg Boss are a UK based skiptontownhall.co.uk
West, Preston. atgtickets.com
seven-piece band that perform
By Richard Curtis and Ben Elton. the classic songs of Bruce Sat 12th
Set in the trenches of WW1. 27th Thurs 3rd
Springsteen & The E Street Band.
- 30th Apr. 7.30pm. £10 - £11. 8pm. £16. lancaster.gov.uk MOTHERSHIP - Led Zeppelin
prestonplayhouse.co.uk HALLÉ - Broadway… And All
That Jazz Tribute
The Bridgewater Hall, Tues 8th King George’s Hall, Blackburn.
CHRIS RAMSEY
Opera House, 3 Quay St, Manchester. Expect all the classics but with
Manchester. Adding a fresh, jazzy twist to JERSEY BOYS some surprises thrown in too.
Critically acclaimed comedian much-loved greats from The Alhambra Theatre, Bradford. 8pm. £13 - £15. bwdvenues.com
Chris Ramsey is hitting the road Theatreland, the Hallé, Roderick Go behind the music and inside
for his biggest ever stand-up tour Dunk and two of Britain’s most the story of Frankie Valli and The OH WHAT A NIGHT!
yet. 27th - 28th Apr. 7.30pm. versatile vocalists lead this Four Seasons in the Olivier award The Albert Halls, Victoria Square,
£26.40. atgtickets.com uplifting celebration of everyone’s winning, original Broadway Bolton.
favourite West End and sensation, Jersey Boys. From the Oh What A Night! takes you back
Thurs 28th Broadway songs and shows. streets of New Jersey to the Rock in time on a musical journey
7.30pm. £16.50 - £45.50. and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the through the incredible career of
STRICTLY COME DANCING - bridgewater-hall.co.ukall, musical that’s too good to be true. Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
The Professionals 2022 Mancheter. 8th - 19th Mar. Various times & 7.30pm. £22.50 - £24.50.
The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays. prices. bradford-theatres.co.uk alberthalls-bolton.co.uk
Directed by Strictly’s Creative
Director of Choreography Jason FAIRPORT CONVENTION Fri 11th CLOUDBUSTING - The Music
Gilkison, the show will feature a The Platform, Old Station of Kate Bush
stunning line up of pro-dancers Buildings, Marine Rd, ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS - Lee The Platform, Old Station
ready to race back to the dance Morecambe. ‘Memphis’ King Buildings, Marine Rd,
floor. 28th - 29th Apr. 7.30pm. Fri Fairport Convention have been
Grand Opera House, York. Morecambe.
mat 2pm. From: £33.50. entertaining music lovers for over
In this latest production, Lee Cloudbusting have been
thelowry.com half a century, with 2022 being its
55th anniversary! 8pm. £28. Memphis King portrays Elvis championed by BBC1 as one of
lancaster.gov.uk Presley at his peak celebrating the the most authentic tributes in the
ERIC AND ERN - Ian Ashpitel & iconic ‘Vegas Years’ from 1969 - world. 7.30pm. £17.
Jonty Stephens 1977. 7.30pm. £13 - £31.50. lancaster.gov.uk
Harrogate Theatre, Oxford St, Fri 4th
atgtickets.com
Harrogate.
BOOTLEG BOSS Mon 14th
For all the family from 8 to 108
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott AMERICAN FOUR TOPS
Eric and Ern is a brilliant homage
to Morecambe and Wise St, Darwen. SHOW THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
crammed full of those famous Bootleg Boss are a UK based St. George’s Hall, Bradford. Grand Opera House, York.
comedy sketches, from Grieg’s seven-piece band that perform Direct from the USA, William The legendary Rock & Roll
Piano Concerto, Mr Memory the classic songs of Bruce Hicks’ American Four Tops Show. musical. 14th - 18th Mar. Various
Arsenal, to the paper bag trick! Springsteen & The E Street Band. It’s the show jam-packed with times & prices. atgtickets.com
28th - 29th Apr. 7.30pm. £27.50. 7pm. £19. bwdvenues.com sweet soul music and Motown
harrogatetheatre.co.uk magic that continues to leave BRINGING ON BACK THE
THANK ABBA FOR THE audiences dancing and chanting GOOD TIMES
Fri 29th MUSIC for more following each Palace Theatre, Manchester.
The Grand Theatre, St outstanding performance. Bringing On Back The Good
LIPSERVICE - Chateau Ghoul Leonardgate, Lancaster. 7.30pm. £25 - £27. bradford- Times features the original
Bingley Arts Centre, Main St, Thank Abba For The Music is a theatres.co.uk characters from Dreamboats and
Bingley. two-hour theatre spectacular that Petticoats and features the same
Château Ghoul is East Yorkshire’s captures all of the magic and THE ANIMALS FAREWELL wit, charm, and songs from the
go to boutique hotel offering excitement of one of pop history’s TOUR golden era of Rock ’n’ Roll. 14th -
themed weekends. Guaranteed most successful and entertaining King’s Hall, Ilkley. 19th Mar. 7.30pm. Wed, Thurs &
fun for all the family, the only live bands. 7.30pm. £17.50 - The Animals, best known for Sat 2.30pm. From £13.
trouble is, the guests keep dying! £19.50. lancastergrand.co.uk such iconic hits as House Of The atgtickets.com
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M U S I C
STATUS QUO - Out Out Sun 20th Sat 26th Sat 2nd
Quoing
The Bridgewater Hall, MADAMA BUTTERFLY PINKED FLOYD THE LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS
Manchester. The Victoria Theatre, Fountain St, Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Burnley Mechanics, Manchester
After such an unwanted layoff, Halifax. Rd, Burnley. Rd, Burnley.
the band is more ready than ever, Madama Butterfly, one of the They offer an engaging and The Lancashire Hotpots, Chips &
making the ‘Out Out Quoing’ most colourful & exotic operas energetic performance
celebrating the magical music of Giggles Tour. There’s only one
tour unmissable. Expect all the presented by Russian State thing more satisfying than a visit
hits and some serious live energy! Opera. 7.30pm. £31.75 - £35.75. Pink Floyd. With a stunning
video and laser show, to the chippy and that’s an
7pm. £41 - £52. bridgewater- victoriatheatre.co.uk evening with The Lancashire
complimenting their exciting and
hall.co.uk amazingly accurate performance Hotpots. 7.30pm. £15 - £17.
BLACKBURN AND DARWEN of music spanning the entire blcgroup.co.uk
Wed 16th BAND output of the Floyd. 7.45pm.
Blackburn Empire Theatre, £15.50. blcgroup.co.uk
HALLÉ - CITYSCAPES Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn. THE ART OF SIMON
The Bridgewater Hall, The award-winning Blackburn Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Rd,
SPRINGS ETERNAL - Halifax Ilkley.
Manchester. and Darwen Band are back! 2pm. Symphony Orchestra
Rodolfo Barráez conductor, Ning £10. blackburnempire.com Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Popular demand sees the return
Feng violin. 16th & 17th Mar. Square Rd, Halifax. of The Art of Simon featuring
Wed 2.15pm, Thurs 7.30pm. FOREVER TENORS - Surrender Halifax Symphony Orchestra special guest Graham Hodge. It’s
£14.50 to £44.50. bridgewater- Tour brings you Springs Eternal. an opportunity to lose yourself in
hall.co.uk City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds. 7.30pm. £15. squarechapel.co.uk nostalgia as Bryan and Jeremy
Forever Tenors features two perform the classic hits of Simon
Fri 18th outstanding male vocalists Adam BOOTLEG BLONDIE and Garfunkel. 7.30pm. £12.
Lacey and Rob Durkin, who both The Grand Theatre, Clitheroe. ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
M A R C H / A P R I L
MAMA PRESENTS AN have an impressive array of past Bootleg Blondie is the world’s
EVENING OF GENESIS professional credits from the No.1 official Debbie Harry & THE MERSEY BEATLES
MUSIC IN CONCERT world of opera and West End Blondie tribute band. 7.45pm.
£16. thegrandvenue.co.uk Lowther Pavilion, West Beach,
The Muni, Albert Road, Colne. Musicals. 7.30pm. £23.60 - Lytham St Annes.
Mama will perform songs from £28.60. leedsheritagetheatres.com Fans of The Beatles prepare to be
Sun 27th
Genesis’ 40-year history, wowed by the world’s favourite
including the well known ‘Mama’, Mon 21st JERSEY BEATS - Oh What A Liverpool born tribute to the Fab
‘Turn It On Again’, ‘Invisible Nite! Four. 7.30pm. £23.
Touch’ and ‘No Son of Mine’, ROCK OF AGES The Grand Theatre, St lowtherpavilion.co.uk.
along with album tracks such as Opera House, Blackpool. Leonardgate, Lancaster.
‘Domino’, ‘Home By The Sea’ and Rock Of Ages is the hilarious Oh What A Nite! is a different
‘Duchess’. 8.30pm. £20 - £22. musical comedy lavished with THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN
style of tribute show to any other Theatre Royal, Wakefield.
themuni.co.uk over 25 classic rock anthems, that you will have seen or heard
including Don’t Stop Believin’, of before. 7.30pm. £21 - £22. Celebrate the sound of a
NORTHERN LIVE and many more. 21st - 26th Mar. lancastergrand.co.uk generation with one very special
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. From night of The Magic of Motown!
Rd, Burnley. £20. Mon 28th 7.30pm. £15 - £28.
Northern Live! Do I Love You the wintergardensblackpool.co.uk theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk
world’s greatest and most FOOTLOOSE
authentic touring Live Band JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Sun 3rd
Northern Soul Show. 7.30pm. TECHNICOLOR Place, York.
£25. blcgroup.co.uk DREAMCOAT Following two critically AN EVENING WITH DOLLY
Opera House, 3 Quay St, acclaimed tours and a West End PARTON - The Rags To
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES Manchester. run, Footloose is back and better
than ever with the incredible Jake Rhinestones Story
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain St, The multi-award-winning show Halifax Playhouse, King Cross St,
has been performed in over 80 Quickenden (Dancing on Ice
Halifax. Winner, Hollyoaks, Peter Pan as Halifax.
Featuring the very best from the countries worldwide and has loveable cowboy Willard. 28th The Rags to Rhinestones Story is
Eagles’ catalogue of classics become one of the world’s most Mar - 2nd Apr. 7.30pm. Thurs a smash hit Dynamic Theatre
including ’Hotel California’, beloved family musicals. 21st Mar mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 - production, that is widely
‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New - 2nd Apr. 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat £39. yorktheatreroyal.co.uk accepted as the World’s foremost
Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast mat 2.30pm. From £13.
tribute show to Dolly Parton. It is
Lane’ and many more. 7.30pm. atgtickets.com 10CC
£32.50. victoriatheatre.co.uk performed by the award-winning
The Bridgewater Hall, Miss Julia Martin. 7.30pm. £12 -
Fri 25th Manchester.
WHISKEY IN THE JAR 10cc return to The Bridgewater £15. halifaxplayhouse.org.uk
Chorley Theatre, Dole Lane, THE HALLÉ - Blackburn Hall where they will celebrate the
Chorley. Classics Season 2021/22 hits which have seen them Tues 5th
Still entertaining audiences across King George’s Hall, Blackburn. recognised as one of the most
the world after 33 years, this Celebrated for her sonorous tone, inventive and influential bands in SKIPTON MUSIC PRESENTS:
special night features members compelling interpretations and popular music. 7.30pm. Various SOLUS TRUMPET ENSEMBLE
old and new as they perform flawless technique, Francesca prices. bridgewater-hall.co.uk Skipton Town Hall, Skipton.
Irish folk, ballads, jigs and reels. Dego performs the most popular For the latest concert in our
Enjoy an evening of Ceol Agus and most recorded of twentieth- Tues 29th season for 2021/22, Skipton
Craic. 7.30pm. £12. century violin concertos. 7.30pm. Music welcomes five of the UK’s
chorleytheatre.com £16 - £30. bwdvenues.com LES MISERABLES
The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays. top young professional
This brilliant new staging has trumpeters with a brilliantly
Sat 19th QUEEN RHAPSODY taken the world by storm and has entertaining programme that
The Atkinson, Lord Street, been hailed ‘Les Mis for the 21st celebrates all things trumpet…
GIMME ABBA - Here We Go Southport. Century’. 29th Mar - 23rd Apr. 7.30pm. £20, Under 19 - £1,
Again Tour Queen Rhapsody is the ultimate 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. Under 30 - £5.
Theatre Royal, Wakefield. live concert experience with From £28. thelowry.com skiptontownhall.co.uk
After 20 years of performances, stunning accuracy in sound and
Gimme Abba are now established vision, producing a high energy
as one of the best loved UK show which will rock the house APRIL Thurs 7th
tributes to Abba! 7.30pm. £15 - with a top hit-after-hit show.
£25. theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk 7.30pm. £25. theatkinson.co.uk MAXIMUM RHYTHM ‘N’
Fri 1st
BLUES
ARTHUR GELDARD LUTHER CILLA & THE SWINGING 60S Royal Hall, Ripon Rd, Harrogate.
PRESENTS VINTAGE SWING The Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Rd, Legendary pioneers of British
THING Bolton. Ilkley. Rhythm and Blues, The
The Grand Theatre, Clitheroe. Fronted by international tribute Cilla & The Swinging 60s is a Manfreds, will be returning once
Arthur Geldard presents an Harry Cambridge and his 10- highly entertaining show, again to The Royal Hall,
evening of superb entertainment piece band, experience all the hits stylishly celebrating the life and Harrogate, this time featuring
with his band Vintage Swing from Luther Vandross’ amazing music of the legendary Cilla very special guest Georgie Fame.
Thing. 7pm. £14. career. 7.30pm. £18 - £23. Black. 7.30pm. £10. 7.30pm. £34.50.
thegrandvenue.co.uk alberthalls-bolton.co.uk ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk harrogatetheatre.co.uk
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