THE LION KING
The Palace Theatre ManchesterThe Lion King Musical transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £20 - £85.
EXHIBITION: Liam Spencer: Irwell: Afterlife
Spring Antics in the Museum Haslingden Road, RossendaleThe river Irwell was once the hardest working and filthiest river in the world. Now it is an invaluable wildlife corridor within reach of thousands of people. This exhibition will explore the Irwell and its valley, from its source in Rossendale to its final destination at Salford Quays and the Manchester Ship Canal. Paintings, drawings, photographs and film will reveal its post-industrial landscapes and the wildlife which thrives there, often discreet and hidden from view. Free. Wed - Sun: 10am - 4pm, late night Thursday until 8pm.
L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
The Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, SalfordThe Lowry is named after Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) – an artist who spent much of his life in Salford and whose work is strongly associated with the city. The Lowry Gallery has a permanent L.S Lowry exhibition which is open to all, and free to enter. Tue-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.
Opera North’s Tosca
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsPresented by Opera North - Composed by Puccini. Sung in Italian with English titles. 7pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. From £15.
Yorkshire Games Festival 2023
The National Science and Media Museum Pictureville, BradfordA unique festival of all things gaming. Celebrating games culture, design, and production with special industry guests. From masterclasses to networking events, to free gameplay and workshops, there’ll be lots for everyone to enjoy.
Opera North’s The Cunning Little Vixen
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsPresented by Opera North - Composed by Janáček. Director Sir David Pountney returns to charm audiences with this celebrated classic. Various times & prices.
THE BODYGUARD – The Musical
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordA ‘brilliant’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, Greatest Love Of All, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You. 7.30pm, Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £25 - £55.
Death Knell
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxA thriller by James Cawood presented by Halifax Thespians. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £19, concs £17.50.
Love Folk Fest 2023
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportLove Folk Festival; a celebration of traditional, upcoming and alternative folk music. Headliners Jim Moray and The Gigspanner Big Band (six piece) are joined by Bonfire Radicals, Greenman Rising, Jenny Colquitt, The Rheingans Sisters, Calum Gilligan and Katie Spencer. Various times.
Ilkley Beer Festival
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyThe festival offers over 20,000 pints of cask ales, craft beers and ciders, as well as wine, Prosecco and a popular gin bar. A full line-up of breweries and beers on show will be released in the days before Ilkley Beer Festival. Fri 5.30 - 11.30pm, Sat 11am - 4pm, 5.30pm - 11pm. £15/£17.50.
STARGAZING BENEATH INGLEBOROUGH
Ingleborough Cave IngleboroughJoin Pete Collins from Diamond Skies for a guided tour of the Dales night sky, and experience the Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail as never before. The evening will commence in The Old Sawmill Café, at the entrance to the trail, with a talk by Pete. 19th Nov, 14th Jan & 11th Feb. The event is suitable for children.
Games & Social Club
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre Colne Road, GlusburnCome along and enjoy an informal afternoon playing your favourite games or just enjoying a drink and a chat. We play chess, rummikub, bridge and table tennis for those feeling energetic! Drinks and biscuits provided.
Shared Reading Group
Colne LibraryA new type of reading group for bite size readers. No books to borrow or buy and no reading to a deadline. Make friends through reading. Shared reading groups are a new type of reading group. They are very relaxing as there is no reading required before coming to the group. Instead each group has someone who reads aloud to the group and encourages discussion. Meet every Wed.
Paint Along In Water Colours
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre Colne Road, GlusburnSmall friendly group that meet on weekly on Thursday, beginners welcome. Step by step tuition on various subjects. Some materials can be provided to get you started. Refreshments provided.
THE BRITISH COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MUSEUM
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum King Street, LeylandThe Museum generates a unique atmosphere with its wonderfully preserved and presented vehicles, and its showcases full of memorabilia and artefacts related to transport history. There is something for all ages at this unique motor museum. Open Tues - Sun. 10am - 4.30pm. Adult £8, child £4, family £18.
FARMERS’ MARKET
Hoghton Tower Hoghton, PrestonHoghton Tower Farmers’ Market is a monthly celebration of Lancastrian fresh food and crafts; a wonderful way to pass Sunday mornings with your family and support local farmers, producers, crafters and artists. 15th Jan & 19th Feb. 10am - 2pm.
Winter Ghost Tours at Hoghton Tower
Hoghton Tower Hoghton, PrestonSilent torchbearers take you on the ghost tour through the darkened halls of the Tower, where you may encounter spectres from the past and you will be told about the ghostly happenings from across the centuries. Adults only. Included in the package is a two-course meal. 27th & 28th Jan, 10th & 11th Feb & 17th & 18th Feb.
David O’Doherty: whoa is me
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsHere he comes again, trotting on to the stage with all of the misplaced confidence of a waiter with no pad. There’ll be lots of talking, some apologising and some songs on a glued together plastic keyboard from 1986
A Beautiful Noise – The Definitive Neil Diamond Tribute
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThis is the only show starring the extraordinary Fisher Stevens undeniably one of the best Neil Diamond impersonators you will ever see! Together with the amazing cast of professional musicians and singers who performed at the Lyric theatre in London's Shaftesbury Avenue.
Counterfeit Sixties
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre 155 Union Road, AccringtonRe-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era. Come along for a night of sixties nostalgia! £18 - £20.
THE DIANA ROSS STORY
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyThe Diana Ross Story - In The Name of Love. A chronological history of hits from a career culminating in over 100 million record sales fronted by 2 international Diana Ross performers Cheri Jade (The Supremes) and Tameka Jackson (Solo Career).
THE HISTORY OF ROCK
The Muni Theatre ColneThe History of Rock is a celebration of rock music through the decades. A jaw dropping night transporting you through the golden ages of rock! Featuring the music of artists such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, Guns n Roses, AC/DC, Queen and many more.