Diversity – Supernova
St. George's Hall Bridge Street, BradfordBritain’s most-successful dance group, Diversity, bring their brand-new show Supernova to St George's Hall. £32 - £127.
The Royal Ballet: Manon (12A)
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesThe heroine’s struggle to escape poverty make Manon one of the most dramatic and devastating of ballets, emphasized by Nicholas Georgiadis’ evocative designs that reflect the juxtaposition between Manon’s impoverished origins and the lavish world she longs to inhabit. Running time 195 minutes (including two intervals)
ROYAL ARMOURIES INTEREST GROUP
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsIf you have a special interest in arms and armour, why not consider joining a group of like-minded people to take part in discussions about arms and armour, and enjoy talks about the collection. Age 18 and over. Free.
Clitheroe Concert Society presents Flutes and Frets
Clitheroe Grammar School Sixth Form Centre York Street, ClitheroeBeth Stone is an avid player of all flutes. She is currently principal flautist of the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra and the London Baroque Orchestra. Daniel Murphy studied Classical Guitar at the Junior Guildhall Music Department for 4 years before starting Undergraduate studies at the Royal College of Music. As a soloist Daniel was recently the only lute finalist in the New Elizabethan Award 2022. The programme will include music by Hans Neusidler, John Dowland, Tobias Hume, Henry Eccles, Giacobbe Cervetto, Beethoven, Saint-Saens, Faure, Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla and Chick Corea.
A Bunch Of Amateurs – Broughton Players
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonKeen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford – only to find that this is not the birthplace of the Bard, but a sleepy Suffolk village.
Crooners UnCaged
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesSuperbly original, utterly hilarious & thoroughly entertaining, Crooners is the original comedy music show combining hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and a splendiferous injection of Big Band swing.
Dark Skies Festival
Yorkshire Dales National Park Duncombe Place, YorkLocal businesses in and around the Yorkshire Dales National Park are hosting various events to help visitors get under the starry skies and experience the best of the Yorkshire Dales by night. Events and activities that took place as part of the 2023 Festival were stargazing talks with expert astronomers at some of the best locations in the Park, night-time fell running, astro-photography and canoeing in the dark. There are also plenty of family friendly fun such as rocket making, nocturnal wildlife talks, planet trails and dark skies crafts.
Love Folk Festival 2024
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportCome along to The Atkinson for Love Folk Festival; a celebration of traditional, upcoming and alternative folk music.
Craven Museum Store Tour February 2024
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonBook one of our behind the scenes tours at Craven Museum and find out how we look after all our amazing collections.
Ilkley Beer Festival
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyThe festival offers over 20,000 pints of cask ales, craft beers and ciders, as well as wine, Prosecco and a popular gin bar. A full line-up of breweries and beers on show will be released in the days before Ilkley Beer Festival. £17.50 - £20.
The King Returns: An Exclusive Audience with Alan Shearer
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnJoin us for an electrifying event as we bring the legendary Alan Shearer to the stage, in conversation with Sky Sports host Pete Graves. From £38.
The Peter Kay Experience
Settle Victoira Hall Kirkgate, SettleCarlton Entertainment presents an evening of comedy with 2 of the UK’s most in demand comedians… Simon Marks as Peter Kay and the outstanding comedy vocalist Marc Bolton.
Aladdin
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre Colne Road, GlusburnHop on board the flying carpet with Glusburn Youth Theatre as they present the magical tale of Aladdin! 3pm & 7pm.
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM – Skipton Community Orchestra
Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyJoin us inside the Bracewell Smith Hall and enjoy music from local bands. A season of monthly Sunday afternoon concerts.
Yorkshire Dales by day and by night
Yorkshire Dales National Park Duncombe Place, YorkJoin Mountain Goat for a tour of the Yorkshire Dales most famous areas around Wensleydale and Swaledale. Hawes, a picturesque and peaceful village in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Aysgarth Falls, picture perfect waterfalls, Stargazing event, travel through many of the "Dales" on this scenic tour and historic landmarks such as Castle Bolton. This tour will start opposite Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place next to York Minster.
THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyThis is a funny, touching, and beautifully moving portrait of the mechanics of a family through the eyes of four siblings struggling to define themselves beyond the love and expectations of their parents. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £10.
Babes in the Woods
Bradford Playhouse 4 – 12 Chapel St,Little Germany,, Bradford.Come along to this fantastic family pantomime and help Maid Marion, Robin Hood and his Merry Men, Nursie and Bugsy thwart Prince John’s evil plans. 7.15pm, Sat mat 2.15pm.
Board Game Session
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleDrop into our board game session during the half-term holidays. There will be lots of games for you to try - or even bring your own and play with friends! Ages 6 plus.
The Classic Rock Show 2024
Royal Hall, Harrogate Ripon Road, HarrogateThe Classic Rock Show is back in the UK for the first leg of its 2024 tour. Bigger and even better, and celebrating, once again, the very best of Classic Rock. £33 - £82.
The Makings of a Murderer
Lawrence Batley Theatre Queen's Square, Queen St, HuddersfieldWith more than 34 years as a senior detective, David Swindle shares his unique insight into the minds of the murderers, the famous cases that were never solved, and how the murderer got away with it. . . from someone on the inside.
Frankenstein
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsMary Shelley’s classic novel is a psychological thriller which dares to ask the question – what is it to be human? 7.45pm, Thurs mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 - £35.
Opera North’s Cavalleria rusticana / Aleko
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsEnjoy twice the thrill with this double bill of the ever-popular Cavalleria rusticana and Rachmaninov’s rarely heard Aleko. In both gritty blood-soaked dramas, jealous love triangles plummet to violent ends. From £16.
Dave Spikey: Life in a Northern Town
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThis show is all about Dave’s life in… well… a northern town. He had a job at Bolton General Hospital for 32 years before throwing caution to the wind and leaving to pursue a career in comedy, as you do!
Adam Rowe – What’s Wrong With Me?
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyHost of the global smash-hit podcast Have A Word and star of Live At The Apollo; Adam Rowe is hitting the road with his brand new stand-up tour.
Rhubarb Festival
Wakefield City Centre WakefieldRhubarb lovers rejoice – Wakefield’s celebration of its most famous vegetable, the Rhubarb Festival, returns to paint the city pink for three days. Expect a whole new programme of chef demos and expand your culinary skills!
ESSENTIALLY CHER
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyIf you are looking for a tribute act with a WOW factor then look no further than Trisha McCluney as Essentially Cher! Trisha is quite simply the closest to the Goddess of Pop that you will find!
The Alex Voysey Blues Band presents ‘Old Dogs, New Tricks’
Skipton Town Hall High Street, Skipton‘Old Dogs, New Tricks’ - If you love the blues then this is the show for you!
Pink Floydian
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenPink Floydian are an eight-piece tribute to the greatest prog rock band of all time. The two-and-a-half hour show sees them covering the Barrett, Waters and Gilmour eras.
Jurassic Earth Live
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolWith audience participation and fun at the forefront of every performance, families will be captivated by astonishing, HUGE, life-size walking Dinosaurs, and their individual, jaw-dropping features. 1pm & 4pm.
Friends Spring Tea Dance
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesDance the afternoon away at the Pavilion. The Tea Dances are run by the Friends of Lowther Pavilion as part of their fundraising work for the theatre. Our talented organist will be playing all your favourites.
Barbara Dickson: Farewell Tour
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxLegendary Scottish singer, songwriter, musician and actress Barbara Dickson has announced her Farewell Tour with her full band. £It will be an evening packed with songs from one of the finest voices you will ever hear. 32.25 - £37.25.
Opera Boys: A Night at the Musicals
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThe Opera Boys are back with their sell-out show A Night at the Musicals. Completely updated with brand-new musical medleys, stunning solo performances and a few surprises!
Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
The Met Market Street, BuryLet renowned astronomer and presenter Mark Thompson take you on a thrilling journey into the realms of scientific discovery. An extraordinary fusion of entertainment and education for February half-term. £17 - £19.
Pete Whittaker – Fine Lines
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsBig wall free solo climbing remains an area of the sport that climbers and public are yet to wrap their heads around. Pete explores the art of free solo climbing, taking you on a journey of where soloing started out for him, right up to his 800m big wall free solo of Kjerag in Norway. £19, concs £16.50.
The Woman in Black
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordThe legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story The Woman in Black returns to the Alhambra Theatre direct from London's West End, after an incredible 33 year run at the Fortune Theatre. 7.30pm, Wed mat 2pm & Sat mat 2.30pm. £20 - £40.
Guys and Dolls – Presented by MAODS
Lancaster Grand Theatre St Leonardgate, LancasterThis musical comedy takes us from the centre of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong!
The Yeomen of the Guard
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnBlackburn G&S proudly present a fully staged version of this operatic classic with an orchestra under the baton of a renowned and respected interpreter of the music of G&S. 7.30pm. Sat mat 3pm.
Enchanted April
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonPreston Drama Club presents Enchanted April by Matthew Barber from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim.
Oh What a Lovely War
Harrogate Theatre Oxford Street, HarrogateA cornerstone of modern musical theatre and one of the very greatest stage satires, Oh What A Lovely War is an extraordinary theatrical journey bringing to life the folly, farce and tragedy of the First World War. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2pm. £17 - £96.
JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW – ‘Sin & Redemption’ Tour
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyWith standing ovations every night, Johnny Cash Roadshow is the longest running, most recognised and still the biggest and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today guaranteed to leave you wanting more.
The Conquistadors: The Songs of Procol Harum
Settle Victoira Hall Kirkgate, SettleMembers and Former members of Big Country, Wishbone Ash, Animals & Friends, Steve Cropper and Liam Gallaghers Band unite to perform an anthology set of Classic Procol Harum songs.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyJoin Chapterhouse Theatre Company this spring as they bring the haunting marshes of Kent and the bustling streets of Victorian London to theatres and cathedrals around the country in a powerful and theatrical telling of Dickens’ enduring masterpiece. Adullt £21.50, child £14, family £64/£56.
Geoff Norcott – Basic Bloke
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterNew national tour for star of Have I Got News For You, A League Of Their Own, The Last Leg, Would I Lie to You?, Live At The Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Backstage With Katherine Ryan and many more!
AMERICAN FOUR TOPS MOTOWN SHOW
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesDirect from the USA, Soul Satisfaction appear live in concert performing the AMERICAN FOUR TOPS Motown Show bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences.
Totally Tina!
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportThe Award-winning Tina Turner Spectacular. Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast.
Jon Palmer Acoustic Band
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyA high energy 6-piece folk, roots and rock & roll band based in West Yorkshire, they have been described as “a cross between The Pogues and The Oyster Band, with a bit of The Waterboys, The Saw Doctors and the Bruce Springsteen Seeger Sessions Band thrown in”.
Undivided: A Tribute to Boybands of the Noughties
Silsden Town Hall Main Street, SilsdenPerforming the hits of Westlife, Boyzone, NSYNC, 5ive and the Backstreet Boys, Undivided is the ultimate tribute to boybands of the noughties.
Humpty Dumpty – Half Term Panto
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnOnce upon a time in Storybrooke all was going well until the evil Queen of Hearts caused misery and corrupted all the nursery rhymes in the land. Various prices.
THE GREATEST MAGICIAN: AN EVENING OF WONDERS
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyJames Phelan, the magician most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after correctly predicted the lottery, presents an all new show for 2023. £18, concs £14.
Queen Extravaganza
St. George's Hall Bridge Street, BradfordQueen Extravaganza, the official Queen tribute band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May, returns to the UK in 2024, following a triumphant 2023 tour and sell out shows across the globe. £30.50 - £48.50.