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.
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.
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.
Macbeth
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsCorruption and an insatiable greed for power, lead to death and destruction in Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy. Various times & prices.
Threads through Creation – Exhibition
Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, BlackburnYou are invited to come and see the amazing panels of textiles by Jacqui Parkson. 'Threads through Creation' panels of spectacular stitching tell the christian story of 'Creation in the Bible. The eight million stitches express God's Love! Free.
Railway Children – Blackburn Drama Club
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe children’s classic by E. Nesbit centres on the lives of three children whose comfortable, middle-class existence ends when their father is arrested for a crime he didn’t commit.
Pirates Of Penzance
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonPreston Gilbert & Sullivan will be performing ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ Join us as we climb over Rocky Mountains, as we prepare to set sail with the Pirates of Penzance on our 70th anniversary show. Children under 15 free when accompanied by an adult.
Yorkshire Games Festival
The National Science and Media Museum Pictureville, BradfordA unique festival of all things gaming. Celebrating games culture, design, and production with special industry guests. From masterclasses to networking events, to free gameplay and workshops, there’ll be lots for everyone to enjoy.
Snooker Greats – Clash of the Titans
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonAn Evening with Snooker Greats (Clash Of The Titans) Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis & Dennis Taylor. Seven-times World Snooker Champion Stephen Hendry takes on his arch rival Steve Davis with your host and referee for the evening the Dennis Taylor.
JEEVES & WOOSTER IN ‘PERFECT NONSENSE’
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyA night of pure entertainment based on a novel from the pen of P.G. Wodehouse, this ‘Theatrical delight’ will have you rocking with laughter. £5 - £13.
The Man in the Shadows
Square Chapel Arts Centre 10 Square Road, HalifaxAn Original Telling of Sherlock Holmes. The Man in the Shadows, written and directed by Kyle Gallagher, promises to delve into depths of Sherlock Holmes that we haven’t seen before.
Northern Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsIn the ultimate tale of forbidden love, two young people risk everything to be together. With glorious dancers, eye-catching sets and Prokofiev’s timeless score performed live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia at every performance, this is ballet at its most dramatic, romantic and intense.2.30pm & 7.30pm. £21 - £65.
Diamonds in the Landscape – Exhibition
Clitheroe Castle & Museum Castle Hill, ClitheroeOriginally designated in 1964, the Forest of Bowland celebrates 60 years in 2024. This exhibition in the Steward's Gallery showcases talented photographers who have perfectly captured the beauty of the Bowland landscape. Exhibition ends 28th April. Free. Closed Wed & Thurs.
Sao Paulo Dance Company
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordDance Consortium Presents São Paulo Dance Company. Brazil's finest dance company make their highly anticipated UK debut. £18.75 - £33.75.
Willow Dragonfly Class
Leyland Studio Leyland, PrestonLearn the art of willow weaving with added design elements of beads, foliage and wire work in this session. Suitable or age 14+. £30 as a special offer which includes everything to make a special feature for inside or out
Model Railway Exhibition
Pudsey Civic Hall, LeedsA model railway exhibition hosted by Narrow Gauge North. Features: Layouts, trade support, refreshments, parking and disables access. Adult £10, child £1.
GO YOUR OWN WAY – THE FLEETWOOD MAC LEGACY
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyGo Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac.
BBC Philharmonic – Stairway to Heaven
Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street, ManchesterAnja Bihlmaier conductor, Steven Osborne piano, Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, ‘Emperor’ Bruckner Symphony No. 7 in E major. £14.50 to £29.
Chris Bannister Performs The Music of John Denver
Christ Church Keighley Road, ColneA concert featuring singer/songwriter Chris Bannister performing his stunning tribute to the music of John Denver. 7.30pm. £15.
The Music Of The Beatles By Candlelight
Bradford Cathedral 1 Stott Hill, BradfordFeaturing a cast of West End Singers and epic live band, ‘Come Together’ for a ‘Magical Mystery Tour’, jam packed with over 40 Beatles hits as you have never heard them before! £10 - £45.
Justin Moorhouse – Stretch and Think
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterJustin is back: still funny, yet middle aged. Come it will be fun.
The Big Grand Comedy Show
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterLancaster’s biggest and best comedy show is back again and this time its grander than ever. Join MC Tony Vino as he introduces four of the most celebrated names in UK comedy, performing cutting edge stand-up for a night of unforgettable hilarity.
Keighley 10k & 5k 2024
Victoria Park Car Park, NelsonThe Keighley 10k & 5k are both challenging events at the start of the running season. Both the routes for 2024 start and finish in Victoria Park, Keighley. Run or walk the exciting new routes with hundreds of others to raise money for Sue Ryder's expert, compassionate end-of-life care.
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM – Bradford Accordion Band
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.
Carmen presented by The Ukrainian National Opera
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxPerformed by the Dnipro Opera, from Ukraine. Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live orchestra of over 30 musicians. Various prices.
Yes, Prime Minister
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyComedy by Anthony Jay & Jonathan Lynn. Directed by Robin Martin. £10, concs £9.
Twist – The Halifax Thespians
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxTwist is a hilarious spoof of the much-loved theatrical thriller where nobody is what they seem, and nothing is what it should be! 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £6 - £12.
Liane Lang – Touch Stone Exhibition
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleLiane Lang's project Touch Stone talks about human industry and activity in the landscape, showing traces and materials from bark to lead, stone to rusty industrial salvage. Wed - Sun: 10am - 4pm. Free. Free
Basic Birdwatching
Denso Marston Nature Reserve Otley Road, Charlestown, ShipleyJoin us for a guided walk which is aimed at anyone new to birdwatching. The walk will commence on Otley Road next to the public footpath that leads to the reserve. Free event. Further details contact Steve on 07572 771549.
WILLOW WEAVING
Pendle Heritage Centre Barrowfod, ColneLearn about the ancient craft of willow weaving with Rosemary Fenwick from Newground Together and create your own decorative fish in our beautiful surroundings. Materials provided. Please ring 01282 677150 on Wed - Sun to book. Free.
Story Of Guitar Heroes
St. George's Hall Bridge Street, BradfordThe Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.
The Syd Lawrence Orchestra
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyDirected by Chris Dean, the world-renowned Syd Lawrence Orchestra take to the stage to recreate the incredible sound of Glenn Miller, whose music brightened those dark days of the 1940s.
Sophie McCartney is Tired and Tested
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolJoin award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney as she ventures into the perilous world of parenthood in this rollicking new stand-up show.
Legends of Steam
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryCelebrate the crowning glory of British industry, personified by these three incredible and iconic mainline steam locomotives - BR Standard, Class 7, 70000 ‘Britannia’, LNER, A4, 60007 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ & LMS, Jubilee Class, 45690 ‘Leander’. These locomotives will be running an intensive public timetable for the whole three days. Various prices.
The Yorkshire Motorhome & Campervan Show 2024
Great Yorkshire Showground HarrogateNew and used models from local and national dealers, a large selection of different brands, many with show exclusive offers, stock up on accessories ready for the 2024 camping season. Free talks throughout the day from industry experts and personalities. Adult £10, children free.
VOLUNTEER SATURDAYS
Harwes Farm Foulridge, ColneCome and join us, everyone is welcome with a lower age limit of 14 years for dry stone walling. We are rebuilding 900 m of dry stone walling, planting and maintaining over 3,000 trees, and developing an organic allotment. Come along and enjoy the panoramic views and light-hearted company of fellow volunteers. Packed lunch required. Free.
Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra & Bfd Festival Choral Society
St. George's Hall Bridge Street, BradfordMendelssohn’s powerful oratorio Elijah raises the roof at St George’s Hall as Bradford Festival Choral Society, Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra and a glittering array of soloists bring this magnificent music to life. £17 - £34.
Let’s Dance by Blackpool Symphony Orchestra
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolBlackpool Symphony Orchestra makes a welcome return to the Grand with a whirlwind journey through music inspired by dance in all its many and varied forms. £21, concs £11.50.
Night Of The Stars
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonA stylish celebration of music from some of the most legendary Artistes of all time. From Shirley Bassey, Barbara Streisand, right up to Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Abba Queen and many more. £12.50 - £14.
Teach Rex LIVE – VELOCIRAPTORS
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsMeet various velociraptors (including the only fully feathered velociraptor in the world!) whilst getting a real insight into these fascinating creatures. Ages 3 plus. 10am & 12.30pm. £10, concs £9.
FARMERS’ MARKET
Hoghton Tower Hoghton, PrestonExplore the finest produce Lancashire has to offer within the ground of our historic, iconic Hoghton Tower, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Lancashire countryside. Admission on the door (cash only) £2 per car, £2 per pedestrian group (up to 6).
Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Museum
Bancroft Mill Engine Museum Gillians Lane, BarnoldswickEstablished in 1982, our aim is to maintain a link to the town’s cotton heritage, by preserving and demonstrating the engine which powered over 1,000 looms in the mill from 1920 until its closure in 1978. Adult £6, concs £5, Children under 6 - Free, Ages 6 - 14 yrs £3. family £15.
EXPRESS ‘24
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnEXPRESS ‘24, is a two act celebration of inclusive dance presented by award winning charity DanceSyndrome.
Hans Rey – Mishaps and Mayhem
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsUntold stories, chaos and legendary tales from mountain bike icon, Hans Rey. Mountain Bike pioneer, adventurer, former Trials World Champion, Hans ‘No Way’ Rey will reveal, the crazy and whacky that accompanied him on some of his adventures. £19.50, concs £17.50.
The Wizard of Oz – Musical
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordFeaturing the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We're Off To See The Wizard with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Various times & prices.
The Drifters Girl
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsNominated for Best New Musical at the 2022 Olivier Awards. Discover the remarkable story of The Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them. From the highs of hit records to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy, Faye Treadwell was the legendary manager of The Drifters who refused to give up on the group she loved. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £30 - £55.