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.
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.
Art Open 2024 Exhibition
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery Museum Street, BlackburnWe are pleased to announce we will be kicking off our 2024 exhibition programme with our second ever Art Open. This is an open call to all artists, amateur and professional, to get ready to submit their work for what promises to be an exciting and diverse show.
Opera North’s Così fan tutte
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsIt’s difficult to think of an opera that contains more music of sheer beauty than Così fan tutte – or has a libretto that is more unsettling. Tim Albery’s beautiful, thoughtful, 18th Century styled production is set firmly in a pitiless Age of Reason. 7pm, various prices.
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.
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.
Diversity – Supernova
St. George's Hall Bridge Street, BradfordBritain’s most-successful dance group, Diversity, bring their brand-new show Supernova to St George's Hall. £32 - £127.
The Royal Ballet: Manon (12A)
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesThe heroine’s struggle to escape poverty make Manon one of the most dramatic and devastating of ballets, emphasized by Nicholas Georgiadis’ evocative designs that reflect the juxtaposition between Manon’s impoverished origins and the lavish world she longs to inhabit. Running time 195 minutes (including two intervals)
ROYAL ARMOURIES INTEREST GROUP
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsIf you have a special interest in arms and armour, why not consider joining a group of like-minded people to take part in discussions about arms and armour, and enjoy talks about the collection. Age 18 and over. Free.
Clitheroe Concert Society presents Flutes and Frets
Clitheroe Grammar School Sixth Form Centre York Street, ClitheroeBeth Stone is an avid player of all flutes. She is currently principal flautist of the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra and the London Baroque Orchestra. Daniel Murphy studied Classical Guitar at the Junior Guildhall Music Department for 4 years before starting Undergraduate studies at the Royal College of Music. As a soloist Daniel was recently the only lute finalist in the New Elizabethan Award 2022. The programme will include music by Hans Neusidler, John Dowland, Tobias Hume, Henry Eccles, Giacobbe Cervetto, Beethoven, Saint-Saens, Faure, Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla and Chick Corea.
A Bunch Of Amateurs – Broughton Players
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonKeen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford – only to find that this is not the birthplace of the Bard, but a sleepy Suffolk village.