Megaslam 2023 Live Tour
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneMegaslam Wrestling presents Megaslam 2023 Live Tour. A two hour family entertainment spectactular. £6.13 – £40.
Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyComedy by David & Robert Goodale.
BLT presents The Children’s Hour
Bingley Little Theatre Bingley Arts Centre, BingleyHow powerful is a lie. The characters are wonderfully complex and original; it’s a true psychological thriller.
Crafternoon
Horse + Bamboo Waterfoot, RossendaleOur crafternoon are always a big hit with the families. We have a ‘Fairytale’ themed Crafternoon this October half term. No need to book just drop in.
Skipton Music Presents: Ethan Loch
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonBorn in 2004 and diagnosed completely blind since birth, Ethan’s formal piano lessons began at age four with his mother and he now studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Winner of the 2022 BBC Young Musician Keyboard Final. £25, Under 30 £10,Under 19 £2.
Gareth Gates: The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThe Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time.
Calendar Girls The Musical
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonSkipton Musical Theatre Company presents Calendar Girls The Musical, by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth. Wed - Fri 7.30pm, Sat 1.30pm & 6.30pm. £16 - £22.
James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome
'One of comedy's most original voices' (Evening Standard) has written a new show. He's very proud of it. That being said, you are allowed to ruin it. Fill your boots.
Halloween Ghost Trains
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryCreeps, candy and costumes! Are you brave enough to board the “spooky” steam train? Join us at ELR this year for family Halloween fun aboard the “scream train” and help the Monster Squad keep order and vanquish the ghouliees! All Halloween Ghost Trains start and end at Bury Bolton Street Station. £15 - £22. Booking essential.
THE NUTCRACKER
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThe Nutcracker - a charming and kind fairy tale is one of the jewels of Tchaikovsky's repertoire. Prepare to enter a magical new world – the nutcracker in this ballet may be a handsome prince in disguise.
The Houghton Weavers
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonThe Houghton Weavers have been entertaining folk for 48 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation.
The Illegal Eagles
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterThis critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including ’Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more…
Doing The Dead
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonThey’ve done Shakespeare, they’ve done Whodunnit and now the multi-award-winning Northern Comedy Theatre are back for the Halloween season with their brand new hysterically dark comedy Doing The Dead, starring Coronation Street legend Steven Arnold, who played Ashley Peacock for over 15-years. £15.50 - £16.50.
Eamonn Holmes -My Story So Far!
Huddersfield Town Hall HuddersfieldCome along and listen to Eamonn being interviewed about his life and career. Hear all about the rich and famous he himself has interviewed. A night that is both thought provoking and laugh out loud funny!
The Nutcracker
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterThe Nutcracker – a charming and kind fairy tale is one of the jewels of Tchaikovsky's repertoire. Prepare to enter a magical new world – the nutcracker in this ballet may be a handsome prince in disguise. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £17 - £24.
Fox Willow Weaving Workshop
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsJoin Leilah Vyner from Dragon Willow to learn how to create a beautiful, life sized Fox. During this one day workshop, Leilah will guide you through the art of creating sculpture from willow. All materials and lunch included.
Southport Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportCome along to The Atkinson and celebrate everything that rock, rhythm and blues has to offer! Headliners Full House play Frankie Miller are supported by Susan Santos, Brave Rival, Vanja Sky, Gerry Jablonski Band and Ramblin’ Preachers. Early Bird £29, Advance £33, Doors £35.
ILLEGAL EAGLES
Huddersfield Town Hall HuddersfieldThis critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including ’Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more…
Sixties Gold: 60s Explosion Tour
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsExperience the magic of the 1960s as Sixties Gold returns to The Grand. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £40 - £43.
JUDI DENCH
The Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, SalfordJoin the inimitable and beloved Judi Dench in conversation with friend, actor and director Brendan O’Hea to celebrate the publication of their new book Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent. All tickets come with a hardback copy of Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent.
Shakespeare’s First Folio: Craven’s National Treasure
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonHave you ever wondered how Shakespeare’s First Folio came to Craven? Join us at the museum for a short talk on why this book is so important, and how it became part of the Craven Museum collection. We’ll also be launching ‘Rewriting the missing comedies’, where you can help us fill our Folios’ blanks! 11am & 2pm. Free.
Half Term Art Club
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonThe Art Club is designed for 10-18 year olds who love to create and express themselves through art. Each week we explore different techniques and mediums to help you develop your skills and unleash your creativity. Join us for a fun-filled Art Club every Mon during school holidays! 10am & 2pm.
DANCE FITNESS AND FUN
Trawden Community CentreA 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. Mondays 11.30am – 12.30pm. Tel: 07879886612.
The Woman In Black
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolThe Woman in Black brilliantly delivers atmosphere, illusion and horror! Experience the thrill and excitement of this critically-acclaimed international theatre event. 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. £17.50 - £37.50.
LORE
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterLore is the new production from award-winning dance company James Wilton Dance. It’s a folklore-inspired journey into a pagan world of gods, demons and humans, all embodied through otherworldly athleticism.
The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, Settle18th century romance meets 21st century dating in this critically-acclaimed comedy drama by Gillian Duffy.
Blood Brothers
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordWritten by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of two twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. 7.30pm, mat 2pm. £18 - £43.50.
Pumpkin Trail At Edgeside Park
EDGESIDE PARK Waterfoot, RossendaleBring down your carved pumpkins to Edgeside Park and create a community Pumpkin Trail the day after Halloween! Add your incredible pumpkins to the trail and enjoy this magical, torchlit experience as you wander through the pumpkins on display!
Discovering Antarctica: Heroic Tales of Shackleton, Crean & Scott
Square Chapel Arts Centre 10 Square Road, HalifaxTom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley.
Tree Felling With Hand Saws
Denso Marston Nature Reserve Otley Road, Charlestown, ShipleyOn this day workshop we will be looking at the techniques on how to fell small trees using handsaws. We will also look at the reasons for felling, habitat management, and how wildlife can be encouraged by the felling of trees. Free but booki9ng is essential. For further details tel Steve 07572 771549.
Steve Backshall – Ocean
St. George's Hall BradfordSteve Backshall’s Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet – and a great way to learn more about what we need to do to save our seas. A must-see for all the family!
The Australian Pink Floyd Show: The Dark Side of the Moon
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxThe Dark Side Of The Moon 50th Anniversary Tour will bring to the stage an album that means so much to Pink Floyd fans all over the world. Originally released in 1973, The Dark Side of The Moon is one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed albums of all time. £32.75 - £47.25.
Anthems of Rock
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre 155 Union Road, AccringtonSome people just wish they lived in another era, the era of classic rock! If you are a fan of live classic rock, this is the show for you!
A Joke
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterAn Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman walk into a joke...Three characters, apparently born into a void with no memory, must work out who and where they are. Are they the constituents of a joke, or a story, or is the joke ultimately on them? Sat mat 2pm. £9 - £14.
COMEDY NIGHT
The Met Market Street, BuryHilarious comedy at The Met on the first thursday of every month. With Mark Nelson, Louis Burgess, Stuart Thomas and MC Dave Longley.
Ultimate Coldplay
The Met Market Street, BuryExpect all the biggest hits spanning Coldplay’s two decade back-catalogue including Paradise, Fix You, Viva la Vida, My Universe and Yellow.
Matilda
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenAshleigh's Dance & Theatre Academy proudly present their 1st Musical Theatre Production, Matilda Jr. 7pm, Sat mat 2pm.
Sociable History Club – Waddington’s Games of Leeds
Lancaster City Museum Market Square,, LancasterDiscover the history of the famous board game makers, from printing theatre posters to working with Winston Churchill himself.
The Bubble Show
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsJoin Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! £14.30, concs £13.20.
Parsonage Unwrapped: Charlotte and the Great Exhibition
Bronte Parsonage Museum Church Street, HaworthThe Great Exhibition of 1851, visited by Charlotte Bronte, was a spectacular coming together of the most incredible minds in the country. Join us for this special Parsonage Unwrapped session to discover more about what The Great Exhibition had to offer, and the potential influence this had on Charlotte. Complimentary drinks at 6.30pm.
Roy Chubby Brown
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterAfter 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown has proven himself time and time again - he is Britain's King Of Comedy.
An Evening of Burlesque
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonAn Evening of Burlesque – a night of laughter, cabaret, mystery and glamour.
Skipton Comedy Live
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonGet ready to laugh until your sides hurt as we present an evening of side-splitting comedy at our monthly comedy extravaganza! Featuring Chris Brooker, Sully O Sullivan & Dan Antopolski.
Yorkshire Health & Wellbeing Festival
Victoria Hall, Keighley KeighleyExplore complementary health practitioners and stalls, many offering taster sessions and delightful samples available for purchase on the day. Entry includes all the talks and workshops. £3 online each or 6 for £12 or £5 on the door.
Make a Mini Rocket
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, PadihamCrafts in the nursery for bonfire night. Come and have a go at making your own mini rocket model to blast off Bonfire Night. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Included in admission to the Hall (£6 adult, £4 concession, children under 16 free).
The Opera Boys – A Night at the Musicals
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnFrom timeless classics like Les Miserables, Phantom of The Opera and West Side Story, to modern smash hits such as Jersey Boys, We Will Rock You and The Greatest Showman, this is the perfect show for musical theatre lovers both young and old.
BBC Philharmonic – Wagner, Strauss and Mozart
The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street, ManchesterKerem Hasan the conductor runs the gamut of emotions as we delve into the heart’s highs and lows in this rich romantic programme. £14.50 to £29.00.
LOST IN MUSIC
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonGet ready to recreate the Magical 70’s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco! This show boasts a sensational live band, incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals.
English Polyphonic Music
Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, BlackburnA feast of polyphonic choral music by composers enjoying major anniversaries in 2023, Byrd, Weelkes and Cornysh. £15 and £10.
STUART DAVID
Colne Legion Club Keighley Road, ColneA welcome return for this most popular artiste. Come and enjoy a great night of live music.