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.
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 artifacts related to transport history. Open Thurs - Sun. 10am - 4.30pm. Adult £10, child £5, under 4s free, family ticket £18/£23.
Macbeth
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsCorruption and an insatiable greed for power, lead to death and destruction in Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy. Various times & prices.
Threads through Creation – Exhibition
Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, BlackburnYou are invited to come and see the amazing panels of textiles by Jacqui Parkson. 'Threads through Creation' panels of spectacular stitching tell the christian story of 'Creation in the Bible. The eight million stitches express God's Love! Free.
Northern Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsIn the ultimate tale of forbidden love, two young people risk everything to be together. With glorious dancers, eye-catching sets and Prokofiev’s timeless score performed live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia at every performance, this is ballet at its most dramatic, romantic and intense.2.30pm & 7.30pm. £21 - £65.
Liane Lang – Touch Stone Exhibition
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleLiane Lang's project Touch Stone talks about human industry and activity in the landscape, showing traces and materials from bark to lead, stone to rusty industrial salvage. Wed - Sun: 10am - 4pm. Free. Free
Legends of Steam
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryCelebrate the crowning glory of British industry, personified by these three incredible and iconic mainline steam locomotives - BR Standard, Class 7, 70000 ‘Britannia’, LNER, A4, 60007 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ & LMS, Jubilee Class, 45690 ‘Leander’. These locomotives will be running an intensive public timetable for the whole three days. 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.
JEEVES & WOOSTER IN ‘PERFECT NONSENSE’
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyA night of pure entertainment based on a novel from the pen of P.G. Wodehouse, this ‘Theatrical delight’ will have you rocking with laughter. £5 - £13.
The Man in the Shadows
Square Chapel Arts Centre 10 Square Road, HalifaxAn Original Telling of Sherlock Holmes. The Man in the Shadows, written and directed by Kyle Gallagher, promises to delve into depths of Sherlock Holmes that we haven’t seen before.
Diamonds in the Landscape – Exhibition
Clitheroe Castle & Museum Castle Hill, ClitheroeOriginally designated in 1964, the Forest of Bowland celebrates 60 years in 2024. This exhibition in the Steward's Gallery showcases talented photographers who have perfectly captured the beauty of the Bowland landscape. Exhibition ends 28th April. Free. Closed Wed & Thurs.
Yes, Prime Minister
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyComedy by Anthony Jay & Jonathan Lynn. Directed by Robin Martin. £10, concs £9.
Twist – The Halifax Thespians
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxTwist is a hilarious spoof of the much-loved theatrical thriller where nobody is what they seem, and nothing is what it should be! 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £6 - £12.
The Yorkshire Motorhome & Campervan Show 2024
Great Yorkshire Showground HarrogateNew and used models from local and national dealers, a large selection of different brands, many with show exclusive offers, stock up on accessories ready for the 2024 camping season. Free talks throughout the day from industry experts and personalities. Adult £10, children free.