THE COMMITMENTS
Grand Opera House YorkThe Commitments received universal critical acclaim following its London World Premiere and was quickly hailed as a smash hit musical sensation. With over 20 soul classics performed live on stage. A guaranteed fabulously-fun night out you will simply never forget. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £13 - £55.90.
BUGSY MALONE
Manchester Opera House Quay Street, ManchesterAlan Parker’s world-famous movie which launched the careers of Jodie Foster and Scott Baio, becomes a spectacular theatrical experience for the very first time on tour in this revival of the universally acclaimed Lyric Hammersmith Theatre production. Packed with instantly recognisable songs from Oscar winner Paul Williams including My Name is Tallulah, You Give A Little Love and Fat Sam’s Grand Slam, Bugsy Malone is a joyously uplifting masterclass of musical comedy! 2PM & 7PM. £13 – £40.50.
BONNIE & CLYDE
Lawrence Batley Theatre Queen's Square, Queen St, HuddersfieldHuddersfield Musical Theatre brings this new musical to the area for the first time. The exciting musical score combines blues, gospel and rockabilly styles all delivered with the panache, humour and assured footwork for which this company is well known. 7.15pm. Sat mat 2.15pm.
THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxA condemned man is awaiting his fate in the Tower of London, and wishes to marry before he dies, to safeguard his inheritance. On to the scene come a jester and his companion, and a plot is hatched involving mistaken identities and romantic entanglements. Presented by Halifax Gilbert and Sullivan Society. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 – £13.
TALES FROM ACORN WOOD
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyJulia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. Thurs – 4pm, Fri – 10.30am & 1.30pm.
HALLE RUSH HOUR
The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street, ManchesterThis is your chance to experience something new. An hour of inspiring music, performed by world-class musicians, in one of Europe’s most acclaimed concert halls. For one night only, you can get all this for just £10 (or £2 if you are in full-time education).
BBC PHILHARMONIC
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnThe BBC Philharmonic opens Blackburn Classics with a beautiful collection of German masterpieces. Weber Der Freischütz: Overture (10) Brahms Double Concerto (32)Beethoven Symphony No.6, “Pastoral” (39). £23.50 – £25.50.
STRONG ENOUGH – The Ultimate Tribute to Cher
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThis is one show-stopping dazzling extravaganza you do not want to miss! This show will take you on a musical journey from the Dark Lady days, to the rocking 80’s perm days and the celebration disco hits.
MAGIC OF THE MOVIES
The Civic Hall Southport Rd,, Ormskirk, LancashireA musical review of songs from stage and screen over the last 90 decades. Please support live amateur Theatre from the U3A. 11th Nov 7.30pm - 10pm 12th Nov 14.30pm - 5pm 12th Nov 7.30pm - 10pm Adult £8.50, child£5.
George’s Comedy Club
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnAllyson June Smith, Joey Page,Phil Chapman, also introducing… Fran Garrity! 2015 finalist for the City comedian of the year & FAF Breakthrough Act.First Friday of every month.
DMU WEEKEND
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryOnce again the humble DMU takes the limelight for our DMU Weekend. These engines may be small, but they’re packed with power and personality! This event is always a lot of fun, so don’t miss out.
WORLD WARS WEEKEND
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsA special weekend of live performances and gun firings focusing on the First and Second World Wars. Our live interpreters will deliver dramatic performances on a variety of topics about the world wars throughout the weekend – daily events include Remembrance service at 11am, war stories, object-handling sessions and The Second World War exhibition. Free but booking required.
THE ART OF SUSTAINABILITY – Visible Mending
Bury Art Museum Moss Street, BuryArtistic Sustainability skill-sharing, an informal introduction to visible mending and Furoshiki. Join us and learn the basics of Visible Mending and Furoshiki with artist Natsuko Arai-Hannaway.
The Wisely Brothers
Old Woollen Sunnybank Mills, 83 85 Town St, Farsley, Pudsey, United KingdomFormed as high school teens in 2010, Tokyo-based alternative/indie-pop trio The Wisely Brothers have firmly established themselves as one of the most exciting acts on the Japanese indie scene. Their sound is one of 90s-tinged nostalgia, awash with jangly guitar riffs, expansive melancholic melodies, and beautiful vocal harmonies (with all three members singing). For fans of The Pastels, Pavement, Yo La Tango, The Velvet Underground and Marine Girls. In November, The Wisely Brothers will play their first ever UK live dates, and ahead of their visit they release brand new Think Wisely EP on 12th October, proceeded by lead single ‘Two Minutes’ out today, described by The Wisely Brothers as “Fun and unique aerobic-eques music, serious but also comical and strange.”
OPERA FOR THE PEOPLE WITH NICOLA MILLS
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre Colne Road, GlusburnOpera for the People is popular opera and crossover music where you, the audience, choose the songs. If you love Andrea Bocelli and Andre Rieu then this is for you!
UNSTOPPABLE BRITISH WRESTLING
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThis promises to be an evening of unforgettable wrestling entertainment, featuring some of the top wrestling stars from all over the UK as well as international talent. The show will be suitable for the whole family – Are you Ready to Rumble? Adult £13.50, Child £11.50.
MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA
St. George's Hall BradfordCapturing the essence of the multi-award-winning Ms Gladys Knight, Hayley Ria Christian emulates the true magic that the Empress of Soul delivers on stage.
THE WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW
Albert Halls Victoria Square, Bolton'The World Famous Elvis Show starring Chris Connor and The Steels' with his 12 piece band is guaranteed to thrill all Elvis fans. A show with the highest respect and quality created and produced by Elvis fans for Elvis fans. Seeing is believing!
FREE HISTORY TOURS
Samlesbury Hall Preston New Road, PrestonHear the fascinating tales of Samlesbury Hall and beyond with local historian John Spencer-Barnes. Tours 11am & 2pm.
RHYTHM OF THE DANCE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Grand Opera House YorkJoin us on this festive journey and let the magic of Christmas begin with all your favourite festive songs being performed live by world class musicians, star vocalists and world champion dancers. £25.50 - £37.50.
CHRISTMAS WITH ALED JONES & RUSSELL WATSON
Opera House, Manchester ManchesterTwo of the world’s greatest classical voices, Aled Jones and Russell Watson, reunite for Christmas 2022 with a brand-new album. Performing together again following a three-year hiatus, the powerhouse duo will also embark on a colossal UK tour this November and December. £37.15 - £60.65.