MURDER MYSTERY EVENINGS
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryEach murder mystery night features a different theme, a different cast and a different riddle to solve. You’ll enjoy a delectable four course meal as the murder happens, mystery unfolds and the culprit is found, all while our vintage carriages – pulled by a historic steam engine – whisk you up and down the East Lancashire Railway. 5th & 19th Nov.
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.
FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS – THE MUSICAL
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsBased on the true story of the chart-topping Cornish singing sensations and their hit 2019 movie, Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical is a feel-good voyage about friendship, community and music that will give any land-lover a mighty pair of sea legs. 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £20 - £50.
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.
ROOM ON A BROOM
Lawrence Batley Theatre Queen's Square, Queen St, HuddersfieldJump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Various times.
THE CHER SHOW – New Musical
Grand Opera House YorkThe Cher Show tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame, flying in the face of convention at every turn. This huge new production features a fresh take on her show-stopping costumes which earned her the title of "the ruler of outré reinvention" (VOGUE). 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. From £13.
HMS PINAFORE
York Theatre Royal St. Leonard's Place, YorkYork Opera, York’s leading amateur opera company, are proud to present; Gilbert and Sullivan’s well loved HMS Pinafore. First performed in 1878, and one of the duo’s most popular operettas, it is a classical love story set on board a Royal Navy ship. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £12 - £28.
THE DRIFTERS
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThe Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades.
GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnBased on the 1981 children’s novel of the same name, Goodnight Mister Tom follows the transformative journey of young evacuee, William Beech. During the air raids of World War Two, William is evacuated from London to a small village in the West Country. There, he is put into the care of Tom Oakley, a man who has been living as a recluse for over forty years. Adult £12.50, child £8.50.
PREPARE TO MEET THY TOMB
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonA comedy thriller. One of the trilogy of plays by Norman Robbins about the family that play together and slay together: the murderous Tombs.
NICK COPE FAMILY SHOW
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterNick Cope’s live performances are legendary! He has a fanatical army of little and not-so-little fans from all over the world, if you haven’t heard his songs or seen his shows before come and find out what you’re missing. 1pm & 3.30pm.
The Wisely Brothers
The Trades Club Hebden BridgeFormed 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.”
GO NOW! The Music of The Moody Blues
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportGo Now! The music of The Moody Blues is the brainchild of drummer Gordy Marshall. Gordy toured with The Moody Blues for 25 years as a session musician. Along with Mick Wilson (lead singer of 10cc), the two musicians have brought together some of the very best singers and instrumentalists in the country to create the ultimate tribute to the greatest classic rock band of a generation.
MURDER MYSTERY EVENING – ‘Gold, Frankincense & Myrrhder’
Hoghton Tower Hoghton, PrestonAn emergency meeting of the Much Wassailing-in-the Marsh Parish Council has been called to discuss this year’s Nativity Play, which is due to be performed in the Parish Hall in four weeks time. Sadly, before the meeting can begin, the body of local businesswoman, Candy Kain, has been discovered on the premises. Includes 2 course meal at 6.30pm. Murder Mystery 7.30pm.
THE DRIFTERS
The Muni Theatre ColneThe Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits, including ‘Saturday Night At The Movies’, ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come On Over To My Place’ and many more!
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 artefacts related to transport history. There is something for all ages at this unique motor museum. Open Tues – Sun. 10am – 4.30pm. Adult £8, child £4, family £18.
CRAFTS IN THE PEN
The Mart Theatre Gargrave Road, SkiptonAn arrival time means that you will need to arrive roughly within the hour stated on your ticket. However, there is no limit to your visit. The reason for selling tickets in ‘arrival times’ is to help manage traffic and ensure we have enough on-site car parking for everyone. Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun 10am – to 4pm.
ACTIVE OUTDOORS ADVENTURE DAY
Brimham Rocks Brimham Moor Road, Summerbridge, HarrogateWorking with the National Trust at Brimham, Live for Today have created an exciting day of adventure in the great outdoors. Discover hidden secrets, learn new skills and face stimulating challenges whilst getting outdoors and active.This activity will last 2.5 hours and run twice a day (at 9:30am and 1pm). Each session will include weaselling around the rocks, climbing and will finish on a highlight with an exhilarating abseil.
JENKINS – THE ARMED MAN: A MASS FOR PEACE & HAYDN – MASS IN TIME OF WAR
York Minster YorkThis dramatic work will be performed by over 120 singers and a full orchestra. It draws on secular and sacred texts from around the world, taking in lines by Kipling and Tennyson, words from the Bible and the Mahabharata, the Islamic call to prayer, and much more. The music styles are equally wide-ranging. £12 - £25.
THE HALLE – Winter Classics
The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street, ManchesterCrisp winters and snowy landscapes have inspired some of the best-loved and most evocative music in the world. Tonight we offer sleigh bells, snowflakes and the Northern Lights alongside The Nutcracker and Vivaldi’s dramatic Winter from The Four Seasons. £13 - £46.50.
FARMERS’ MARKET
Hoghton Tower Hoghton, PrestonExplore the finest produce Lancashire has to offer, from traditional pies and cheese to delicious fresh seafood. Choose from a mouth-watering selection of cakes, brownies and muffins, treat yourself to a coffee, and even pick up some local gin for later! The market is held on the third Sunday of every month. Gates open 10am. Last entry 1:30pm.
CHRISTMAS FAIR AND MAKERS MARKET
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre Colne Road, GlusburnShowcasing an amazing mix of artisan crafts and Christmas gifts, from dozens of independent creative producers, designers, artists and traders – all under one roof!
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM
Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyJoin us inside the Bracewell Smith Hall and enjoy music from Haworth Ukulele Group. 2pm.
THE ROYAL BALLET: A Diamond Celebration
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleThe Royal Ballet’s dazzling Principals lead an evening not to be missed, their sparkling talents a perfect fit for a diamond anniversary. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Friends of Covent Garden, this programme recognises the amazing support of all ROH Friends past and present. Live broadcast cinema. Adult £16.50, child £10.50.
FASHION SHOW
Bingley Arts Centre Main Street, BingleyHigh street clothing, various brands at affordable prices. Hugh savings on high street labels. £5.
THE NUTCRACKER – Nerubashenko Ballet
Grand Opera House YorkBallet lovers and newcomers alike will find joy and spectacle in the classical delights of Nerubashenko Ballet’s presentations. £13 - £46.40.
THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnPerforming the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades. £32.50 – £102.
SONGS OF TRAVEL
Howard Assembly Rooms 32 Briggate, LeedsKatherine Broderick - soprano, Kathryn Stott - piano. Last year they performed Schubert’s Winterreise for Leeds International Concert Season and were so conscious of restrictions around the world and the devastating, lonely nature of that particular musical journey. Looking forward this year with more optimism they both very much wanted to include Songs of Travel by Vaughan Williams in this new journey and acknowledge his 150th anniversary while doing so. £18 - £22.
GIGGLESWICK RAILWAY CIRCLE – Spanish Selection
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleJohn Holroyd with some images of Spanish Steam, industrial and mainline, dating back to the 1970s. John is an excellent photographer and presenter, and on 35mm slides; what's not to like?