Oliver!
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsBased on the novel by Charles Dickens, Oliver! follows the story of a small boy with a big heart as he journeys from a desolate workhouse to the paved streets of Victorian London in search of love and a place to call home. Various times & prices.
Leeds Industrial Museum
Leeds Industrial Museum Armley Mills, Canal Rd, LeedsIndustrial heritage with collections of textile machinery, railway equipment and heavy engineering. Learn about the industrial heritage of Leeds, the city of 1000 trades, in the Grade II* listed Armley Mills. Open Tues - Fri 10am - 5pm. Sat & Sun 12pm - 5pm. Free.
Cinderella
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordBilly Pearce, as the loveable Buttons, Emmerdale star Samantha Giles as The Wicked Stepmother and celebrity baker and Strictly Come Dancing finalist John Whaite as Dandini. Dale Mathurin will play Prince Charming and Yorkshire local Sarah Pearson will perform as the title role of Cinderella. Various times & prices.
Ruby Tingle – Afterlife Exhibition
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleRuby Tingle presents her new work Afterlife, resurrecting The Whitaker’s off show taxidermy collection as new dioramas in a temporary ‘swamp heaven’. The show draws together installation, works on paper, music, scent and performance to create a multi sensory fantasy wetlands.
Bottomless Brunch at The Lawrence
The Lawrence Hotel, 28 Church Street, Padiham, BurnleyJoin a bottomless brunch Saturday and enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited drinks. 6th Jan, 3rd Feb & 2nd Mar. 1pm - 2.30pm.
Rapunzel: A modern family pantomime
The Whitaker Haslingden Road, RawtenstallStep into a world where hair-raising excitement meets magical moments in All Souls’ sensational production of Rapunzel! Various times & prices.
ALADDIN
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyRenowned for their high-quality shows, the award-winning Burnley Pantomime Society are set to thrill audiences once again with one of the most popular tales ever told. Packed with comedy, great music, stunning scenery, wonderful costumes, heroes, villains, audience participation and all the excitement that only pantomime can provide. Various times. £12/£14.
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 largest L.S Lowry collection in the world on permanent display. Daily 10-minute L.S.Lowry talks on weekdays at 2pm. Free.
The Haunting
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyShakespeare said “A sad tale’s best for winter” – today we prefer a scary tale and what better for a winter night than a ghost story based on original works from the pen of Charles Dickens. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £13.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsThis ‘GIANT’ adventure is the pantomime you’ve BEAN waiting for! Join the award-winning LIDOS as they take you on an adventure like no other. It promises to be Fe-Fi-Fo-FUN! Various times & prices.
DANCEWORKS SHOWCASE
The Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, Salford‘Simply The Best’ is The Danceworks Ballet and Theatre School’s ninth spectacular showcase of talent featuring various dance genres including ballet, tap, modern, commercial and contemporary pieces, as well as drama, song and musical theatre ensembles. Various times.
BRITISH HOMING WORLD SHOW OF THE YEAR
Winter Gardens BlackpoolLocated at Blackpool’s renowned Winter Gardens, the show is the largest gathering of pigeon fanciers in the UK. The event attracts over 15,000 visitors to the town every year. Sat £10, Sun £8, weekend ticket £15, under 18s free. 20th - 21st Jan. rpra.org
FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
Lancaster Maritime Museum St George’s Quay, LaqncasterFLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together. This lovely exhibition showcases our Centenary Flotilla: vessels of all shapes and sizes that feature in our collection. The exhibition has been extended and will run until 32st March 2024. Closed Tues, Wed & Thurs. £3, concs £2, children free.
Jack And The Beanstalk
The Muni Theatre ColneA pantomime full of Fe, Fi, Fo & Fun!. Don’t miss this year’s spectacular pantomime featuring a superb cast, beautiful scenery, colourful costumes, amazing special effects and lots and lots of laughs!
RA/ID ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsExplore the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds as never before and take part in an immersive game and escape room experience. This innovative escape room experience is suitable for both adults and families with older children. Sat and Sun. 10.20am - 4.20pm. Adult £13, child £11 family £38.
1917: POETRY AND SHORT FICTION IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyA 10-week poetry and short fiction course. Course Tutor: Robert Hemmings.
Charity Model Railway Exhibition
Mill Hill Community Centre New Chapel Street, BlackburnOrganised by East Lancashire Model Railway Charitable Organisation. Adult £5, child £3, family £12.
GHOST HUNT
Colne Town Hall Albert Road, ColneBuilt in 1894 as a meeting place for the town council. This is a very creepy place at night where the sound of screaming has been heard and ringing noises that sound like a servant’s bell. People have noticed things move behind them and seen figures going up and down the stairs. In the basement, the door to the old building attendant’s apartment has been seen to close on its own, giving people a chilling feeling that they are not welcome there.