Swim
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterFilled with humour and heart, live music and projection, Swim is a tender tale based on a true story. £8 - £15.
The Big Bronte Book Swap
The Old School Room Church Street, HaworthThis year we're celebrating International Women's Day with The Big Brontë Book Swap! The Brontë sisters wrote in a time where there was an incredible amount of prejudice against women. Their novels and poetry were originally published under the pseudonyms of Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell, as a way to disguise their sex. These gender fluid names were to ensure they could be taken seriously without sexist barriers. We want to celebrate fairness in the book world, and think about how far we've come since the Brontës had to conceal their sex to get published.
ABBA SENSATION
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Holme Street, Hebden BridgeA stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound. A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed for all age ranges.
The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz
The Muni Theatre ColneFancy five free drinks? Two of the world's leading alcohol experts return with a hilarious quiz show that gets the rounds in – in more ways than one. With a pen and question sheet in one hand and several world-class drinks in the other, join them on a uniquely absurd, fact-filled journey through time.
Ride Behind Flying Scotsman
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryThis iconic, record-breaking steam engine is celebrating 100 years since she entered service and will be revisiting the ELR as part of a victory lap around the entire country. Visitors will be able to ride behind her as she travels the 16 mile return trip between Bury and Rawtenstall through the beautiful Irwell Valley. £23 - £36.
History Seekers: Blackpool shipwrecks talk
Showtown Activity Hub 65, Victoria Street,, BlackpoolJoin speaker Barry McCann for this talk as he looks at the notable shipwrecks from 1755 right up to 2008 and how Blackpool and surrounding coastal towns quite often benefited from them. Booking not required. Free.
Historical Firearms Weekend
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsThis weekend our live interpretations and presentations will focus on firearms. Throughout the weekend there will be firing demonstrations and the opportunity to handle objects from the collection. Free but need to book.
Festival of the Brain
The Whitaker Haslingden Road, RawtenstallThis day-long festival will feature a variety of guest speakers each of whom will present different areas of expertise and viewpoints relating to aspects and ideas of the brain.
Frankie’s Guys
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxAfter nearly a decade of touring the UK and countless global performances, the award-winning Frankie's Guys are now firmly established as one of the world’s foremost celebrations of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
COLDPLACE
The Muni Theatre ColneColdplace - The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.
A Musical Celebration of Everything Doris Day
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnQue Sera Sera is a show that celebrates the lady and the music as we take our audience on a factual musical timeline through Doris Day’s career in music and film.
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyCourtroom drama by Agatha Christie.
Steptoe and Son
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxA stage adaptation of Ray Galton and Alan Simpson’s hilarious BBC sitcom, which follows the inter-generational conflict of father and son. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £6 - £12.
Clitheroe Market
Clitheroe Market Station Road, ClitheroeClitheroe is an historic market town, which has held a regular market since the Norman conquest in the 12th century and has a diverse range of stalls. Open Tues, Thurs & Sat. 9am - 4pm.
DANCE FITNESS FUN!
Silsden Town Hall Main Street, SilsdenA one hour dance/exercise class using movement to music. Come and join in the fun and dance your way to fitness. The class is suitable for the over 50s and is a great way of meeting new people and making friends. No need to book just come along. Every Tuesday. 11am. Tel: 07879886612.
Knit and Natter
Clitheroe Library Church Street, ClitheroeBring your knitting or other craft for an informal gathering of likeminded people. Beginners welcome. Every first Tuesday of the month. Free, just drop in.
PUCCINI’S MADAMA BUTTERFLY
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolSenbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, a highly-praised chorus and a full orchestra. £13 - £36.50.
Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby: Over 55s Workshop
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsTaking place on stage, Northern Ballet’s workshops are suitable for those with dance experience or beginners with a secret desire to dance. Whatever your age or ability, ex-Premier dancer Pippa Moore MBE* will guide you through the session, leaving you feeling fresh, inspired and empowered!
MARTHA TILSON – Autumn Earth
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenWith a pure silken voice and lyrics that inspire and captivate, Martha Tilston has developed a successful musical career with a large and loyal following worldwide. “Redolent of early Kate Bush, soulful vocals that soar around, an understated masterpiece’” Acoustic Magazine.
Hinterlands – Skipton’s Film Festival
Plaza Cinema Skipton Sackville Street, SkiptonHinterlands, Skipton’s Film Festival, celebrates the richness and variety of rural film in the heart of the Lakes and Dales. Join us from 17-19 March 2023, for cinematic events that will make you reconsider the importance of the great outdoors in film. Events will take place at Plaza Cinema, Skipton, Town Hall, Skipton & The Narrow Boat Pub. Skipton.
Cilla & The Swinging 60s
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonStarring the unforgettable voice and previous West End Singer, Sandy Smith as Cilla, the show will take you on a rollercoaster journey through many of the greatest pop songs of the 60s including Cilla’s own chart toppers ‘Anyone Who Had A Heart’ “Alfie” and ‘You’re My World’.
Judy and Liza
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterThis dazzling production tells the turbulent tale of Hollywood’s biggest stars Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli against the backdrop of their infamous 1964 London Palladium concert. West End stars Emma Dears and Helen Sheals belt out their most famous hits with uncanny resemblance, bursting with elusive star quality.
Supreme Queen
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonSupreme Queen continue to take things to a whole different level, with their homage to one of the planet's greatest ever rock bands. Simply, a stage show designed to provide the most memorable of evenings for Queen's millions of fans worldwide.
THE CLONE ROSES & THE SMITHS LTD
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley‘The Clones’ are widely regarded as one of the UKs premium tribute bands, a list that reserved for very few acts and have been described by Roses’ bass player Mani himself as “the second-best Stone Roses in the world.”
Joyride – Cinema
Little Savoy Community Cinema Robert Street, ColneComedy/Drama. A headstrong solicitor's plan to offload her new born baby to her sister, is derailed when a vulnerable but opinionated teenager steals their taxi.
Emma Kenny’s – The Serial Killer Next Door
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe Serial Killer Next Door is hosted by This Morning’s Emma Kenny – one of the UK’s most notable TV crime commentators. In her 5-star rated show, Emma asks the question, ‘Would you know if you were living next door to a serial killer?’ Taking her guests on a journey into the dark side of humanity, Emma explores the ingredient list of experiences that turns regular people into murderous monsters.
SIMON BRODKIN: SCREWED UP
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyFresh from his sold-out, critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and becoming the most viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok, world-famous prankster and Lee Nelson creator Simon Brodkin is back with an outrageous new stand-up show.
New Ways of Exploring The Universe
Hebden Bridge Town Hall St, George's Street, Hebden BridgeProf. Tim O'Brien – Associate Director of The Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics and Co-Founder of The Bluedot Festival - will reveal our universe as you never imagined it. This talk will showcase some of the most spectacular astronomical images and discoveries of recent times using ingenious telescopes around the world and in space.
YORKSHIRE AFTERNOON TEA
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthEnjoy finest Yorkshire Afternoon Tea on an steam-hauled train. You can choose to travel in the Restaurant Car with its plush red interior or opt for the Orient Express-style experience in one of the exquisite Pullman cars. Enjoy a glass of fizz or Orange juice followed by a beautifully laid out Afternoon Tea, served by attentive waiting staff. £35/£40.
Skelmersdale Artisan Market
Tawd Valley Retail Park SkelmersdaleSkelmersdale Artisan Market third Sunday of the month. Free.
The Shawshank Redemption
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordDespite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murder of his wife and her lover. Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, this thrilling stage production examines desperation, injustice, friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum security facility. 7.30pm. Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £21.50 - £36.50.
TITANTIC – THE MUSICAL
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolIn the final hours of 14th April 1912 the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg. Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own. 7.30pm. Thurs mat 2.30pm. £13.50 - £39.50.
Made in Dagenham – The Musical
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColnePendle Hippodrome Theatre presents Made in Dagenham. Based on the 2010 film of the same name, which in turn was based on the real events of the Ford sewing machinists strike of 1968. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2pm. £12 - £14.
LADIES GROUP AT THE GOOD LIFE PROJECT
The Good Life Project Holland Place, NelsonA therapeutic horticulture programme. Gardening group for women. Every Tuesday 10am – 12pm. Free.
Writing for Wellbeing
Colne Primet Community Centre Primet Hill, ColneDevelop your well-being through the wonderful creative act of writing. No writing experience at all is necessary to join this course, just a willingness to enjoy exploring creative writing. Free. Contact lauren.jackson@pendleleisuretrust.co.uk
Kelbrook Painting Group
Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall Dotcliffe Road, KelbrookPainting group held weekly on a Tuesday. Why not come along to meet like minded people from our community.
PILATES
Trawden Community CentrePilates class weekly on a Tuesday. Why not come along join in the fun and meet like minded people from our community. Tel: 07763506101.
Beginners Brush Pen Calligraphy Workshop
Boundary Outlet Vivary Way, ColneModern Calligraphers and lettering artists are joining forces with Boundary Mill in Lancashire to host a Beginners Brush Pen Calligraphy Workshop in the fabulous surroundings of The Hive.
The Polish military of the Second Republic
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsPreparations for war 1918-39. How the Polish state expanded its military capabilities after the First World War. This is an online lecture. Please register your interest to be sent a link for the live presentation.
Paul Sylvester – Still Doing It
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonYou may, or may not, have seen Paul Sylvester. He is Magic’s Best Kept Secret, and a popular performer at the Playhouse. He has had two successful, sell out, parlour magic shows, a Halloween show and is a regular performer at the Magic Live Lounge. And he’s Still Doing it, a brand new magic show designed for an intimate venue and select audience.
The 1922 General Election and the Calder Valley: the challenge of Labour
Methodist Church Market Street, Hebden BridgeHebden Bridge Local History Society - The 1922 General Election transformed the Labour Party nationally, and this talk discusses events at a local level. 7.30 free to members; £4 for visitors.
UK QUEEN
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre 155 Union Road, AccringtonU. K. Queen are one of Europes best tributes to Queen and Freddy Mercury, expect a 2 hr live hits extravaganza, a must for any fan!
Black Dyke Band Entertain
St. George's Hall BradfordBlack Dyke Band is the most recorded band in the world with over 350 recordings and growing every year. In October 2020 the band’s recording of music by John Rutter become the first by a brass band to reach No.1 in the classical music chart. £17 - £20.
The Bootleg Beatles
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxFrom Love Me Do to Let It Be, the Cavern to the Apple rooftop, black and white to psychedelic technicolour, the world’s Premier Beatles band returns to take you on a whistle-stop journey through the most vibrant revolutionary and divisive decade of all - the Swinging Sixties.
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC
The Muni Theatre ColneThe hugely popular show, now in its 20th year, with a brand-new show for 2023 combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast.
Curious Investigators
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterCurious Investigators is a cracking adventure created in collaboration with engineering experts from Lancaster University: a delightfully surprising, highly visual show for 3–7 (but children younger and older have enjoyed it – parents’ discretion) year-olds and their grown-ups. 11am & 2pm.
Barnoldswick in Wonderland
Barnoldswick Town Centre BarnoldswickFans of Lewis Carroll's timeless classic, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," are in for a treat as Barnoldswick town centre transforms into a whimsical wonderland for an immersive experience like no other. Accompanying the event is a wonderful makers market and free children's rides.
LUTHER – THE LEGEND LIVES ON
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnThe World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10 piece band.
Snake Davis Band
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeSnake Davis brings his 4 piece band, with guitar, bass guitar and drums. Something for everybody, from floaty to dance-able, from soul through pop to jazz and world, original material and classic sax pieces such as ‘Baker Street’ and ‘Night Train’. £18/£20.
KVU Singers Spring Recital
Christ Church Keighley Road, ColneThis concert is the Spring Recital performed by KVU Singers, a local choir which has been going since 1906, based in Steeton and will be joined by Skipton Building Society Camarata Orchestra. The “Stabat Mater” is a modern work by Karl Jenkins, the theme is Easter passion. The “Gloria” by Vivaldi is well-known and much-loved. Under 16s free.