Ruby Tingle – Afterlife Exhibition
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleRuby Tingle presents her new work Afterlife, resurrecting The Whitaker’s off show taxidermy collection as new dioramas in a temporary ‘swamp heaven’. The show draws together installation, works on paper, music, scent and performance to create a multi sensory fantasy wetlands.
FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
Lancaster Maritime Museum St George’s Quay, LaqncasterFLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together. This lovely exhibition showcases our Centenary Flotilla: vessels of all shapes and sizes that feature in our collection. The exhibition has been extended and will run until 32st March 2024. Closed Tues, Wed & Thurs. £3, concs £2, children free.
Bottomless Brunch at The Lawrence
The Lawrence Hotel, 28 Church Street, Padiham, BurnleyJoin a bottomless brunch Saturday and enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited drinks. 6th Jan, 3rd Feb & 2nd Mar. 1pm - 2.30pm.
RA/ID ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsExplore the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds as never before and take part in an immersive game and escape room experience. This innovative escape room experience is suitable for both adults and families with older children. Sat and Sun. 10.20am - 4.20pm. Adult £13, child £11 family £38.
1917: POETRY AND SHORT FICTION IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyA 10-week poetry and short fiction course. Course Tutor: Robert Hemmings.
L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
The Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, SalfordThe Lowry is named after Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) – an artist who spent much of his life in Salford and whose work is strongly associated with the city. The largest L.S Lowry collection in the world on permanent display. Daily 10-minute L.S.Lowry talks on weekdays at 2pm. Free.
Art Open 2024 Exhibition
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery Museum Street, BlackburnWe are pleased to announce we will be kicking off our 2024 exhibition programme with our second ever Art Open. This is an open call to all artists, amateur and professional, to get ready to submit their work for what promises to be an exciting and diverse show.
Opera North’s Così fan tutte
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsIt’s difficult to think of an opera that contains more music of sheer beauty than Così fan tutte – or has a libretto that is more unsettling. Tim Albery’s beautiful, thoughtful, 18th Century styled production is set firmly in a pitiless Age of Reason. 7pm, various prices.
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 artifacts related to transport history. Open Thurs - Sun. 10am - 4.30pm. Adult £10, child £5, under 4s free, family ticket £18/£23.
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.
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.
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!
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.
BLT presents: Blackbird
Bingley Little Theatre Bingley Arts Centre, BingleyWinner of the Olivier Award for Best Play, Blackbird is a deeply complex portrayal of two people whose ruined lives are inextricably intertwined.
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.
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsEmpowering pop musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World. From explorers to artists, scientists to secret agents, hear the stories of some of history’s strongest mothers, sisters and daughters; all independent icons who really did change the world. Various times & prices.
Whitney – Queen of the Night
Lancaster Grand Theatre St Leonardgate, LancasterDirect from the West End, The London Palladium, and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney – Queen of the Night is a celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time: Whitney Houston.
THE GLENN MILLER & BIG BAND SPECTACULAR
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThe music that filled the dancehalls during the Big Band era is brought to life again by The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK.
Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxWhen Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 16. Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop. In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other.
Bradford Beer and Cider Festival 2024
Victoria Hall Victoria Road,, SaltaireBradford CAMRA is proud to present the Bradford Beer and Cider Festival 2024. There will be over 110 real ales, real ciders and perries, wines, global beers, and craft keg beers, as well as great food, live music and our world-famous tombola.
CROONERS – Uncaged
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyPacked with personality and humour, Crooners has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers with the outstanding 9-piece The Mini Big Band live on stage.
Dire Streets
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyDire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the stand out as the Dire Straits tribute in the UK.
Jon Courtenay: Bigger
The Met Market Street, BuryThe winner of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent comes to The Met with his brand-new show! Join Jon for his biggest show yet jam-packed with the very best in music, comedy and entertainment.
Oh What A Lovely War
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolOh 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. £15 - £29.50.
THE ELO EXPERIENCE
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyCelebrating the great music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.
The Best of Queen – Majesty
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportThe Break Free Tour! Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing The Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK’s favourite rock band.
Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterCritically acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest tribute shows, Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years continues to delight audiences across the globe. Featuring stunning vocal harmonies from world-class musicians, this spectacular concert transports you on a journey through the epic songs and history of the much-loved Simon and Garfunkel.
AN EVENING IN BUENOS AIRES
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyStarring Celeste Cimino and Luciano Millaqueo. Back by popular demand, professional Argentine Tango dancers, Celeste Cimino and Luciano Millaqueo, return to stage - An Evening in Buenos Aires.
Keighley Model Railway Club Exhibition 2024
Woodbank Garden Centre and Nurseries Harden Rd, Harden, BingleyA model railway exhibition hosted by the Keighley Model Railway Club. Features: 15 layouts, trade support, refreshments and parking. Adult £10, child £5, family £20.