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.
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
The Wizard of Oz – Musical
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordFeaturing the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We're Off To See The Wizard with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Various times & prices.
The Drifters Girl
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsNominated for Best New Musical at the 2022 Olivier Awards. Discover the remarkable story of The Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them. From the highs of hit records to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy, Faye Treadwell was the legendary manager of The Drifters who refused to give up on the group she loved. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £30 - £55.
Mack & Mabel
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneMack & Mabel depicts the days of the silent film era "when movies were movies". Based on the real life story of the director, Mack Sennett, and his star and lover, Mabel Normand. Presented by Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company. 7.30pm Sat mat 2pm. £12 - £15.
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.
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.
Ladies Day – Lancaster Footlights
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterIn 2005, for one season only, Royal Ascot came to York and four workmates from a fish factory in Hull decided they would go to ‘Ladies Day’!
Easter Toddler Party
Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton in Craven, BarnoldswickThese toddler party games are sure to be a hit with your little ones. Who doesn't love musical statues, pass the parcel and fun giant parachute games? Easter Bunny meet and greet, farm tours and animal activities including pony grooming, bottle feeding, and animal petting. Indoor soft play area. Various prices.