Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThe members of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are back on stage, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M Barrie’s much-loved tale. But will they ever make it to Neverland? 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm.£30 - £45.
Masterclass: Special Effects Make-Up with Rebecca Cawthra
Lawrence Batley Theatre Queen's Square, Queen St, HuddersfieldAfter last year’s sold out session, Rebecca Cawthra is back for another interactive workshop! Find out how to make actors look everything from gorgeous to gruesome in this introductory workshop.
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Lancaster Grand Theatre St Leonardgate, LancasterAttributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
The Haunting
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyShakespeare said “A sad tale’s best for winter” – today we prefer a scary tale and what better for a winter night than a ghost story based on original works from the pen of Charles Dickens. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £13.
TOP SECRET – The Magic of Science
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnExperience non-stop action-packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination, a fast-moving and colorful magical science show, packed with mystery, suspense and heaps of mess! Adult £13.50, child £11.50, family £31.50.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsThis ‘GIANT’ adventure is the pantomime you’ve BEAN waiting for! Join the award-winning LIDOS as they take you on an adventure like no other. It promises to be Fe-Fi-Fo-FUN! Various times & prices.
Martin Kemp – Back to the 80s DJ set
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThe hottest 80s club night is coming back to Bolton - when actor, TV personality and star of Spandau Ballet Martin Kemp will be spinning the biggest and best hits of that decade!
DANCEWORKS SHOWCASE
The Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, Salford‘Simply The Best’ is The Danceworks Ballet and Theatre School’s ninth spectacular showcase of talent featuring various dance genres including ballet, tap, modern, commercial and contemporary pieces, as well as drama, song and musical theatre ensembles. Various times.
BRITISH HOMING WORLD SHOW OF THE YEAR
Winter Gardens BlackpoolLocated at Blackpool’s renowned Winter Gardens, the show is the largest gathering of pigeon fanciers in the UK. The event attracts over 15,000 visitors to the town every year. Sat £10, Sun £8, weekend ticket £15, under 18s free. 20th - 21st Jan. rpra.org
Charity Model Railway Exhibition
Mill Hill Community Centre New Chapel Street, BlackburnOrganised by East Lancashire Model Railway Charitable Organisation. Adult £5, child £3, family £12.
Goofus Theatre presents ‘Me, the Snow and Old Man Crow’
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleA new non-verbal theatre experience for all to enjoy with clowning, puppetry, soundtrack and encounters, ‘Me, the Snow and Old Man Crow’ will take you on a fantastical journey where magic, nonsense, heart and play abound and all is possible!
St Cecilia Orchestra – The Magic of Music
Ripon Cathedral Minster Road, RiponHold on to your seats and let St Cecilia Orchestra take you on a magical, musical journey in a family-friendly programme filled with fun (and a few vacuum cleaners)! With local children’s choirs and in association with Ripon Cathedral. Under 18’s Free of charge.
Dirty Dusting
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxWritten by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood, this production is directed by Leah Bell who injects this hilarious play with a fresh and lively approach coupled with her own unique comedic style.
The Swing Commanders
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, 50’s Jump Jazz and more! £11.50 - £13.50.
GHOST HUNT
Colne Town Hall Albert Road, ColneBuilt in 1894 as a meeting place for the town council. This is a very creepy place at night where the sound of screaming has been heard and ringing noises that sound like a servant’s bell. People have noticed things move behind them and seen figures going up and down the stairs. In the basement, the door to the old building attendant’s apartment has been seen to close on its own, giving people a chilling feeling that they are not welcome there.
Waiting for God
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyA comedy by Michael Aitkens. At Bayview retirement village, battle-axe extraordinaire Diana Trent conspires with new resident Tom Ballard to give the conniving manager his comeuppance through hilarious conspiracy - with unexpectedly heart warming results. £10, concs £9.
THE TIME MACHINE – A COMEDY
The Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, SalfordH G Wells’ comic deadly serious masterpiece will never be the same again as this hapless highly skilled group of actors embark on a journey of a lifetime! 8pm. Thurs mat 2.30pm. From £21.
Wilson and Wakeman
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleAdam Wakeman is best known as the keyboard player with Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath and Damian Wilson is a songwriter and vocalist who has appeared on over 70 separate album releases.
The Three Musketeers
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonA comedy adventure by John Nicholson and Le Navet Bete. Presented by The Hall Players.
National Theatre: DEAR ENGLAND (15)
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterJoseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold (Judy) directs this spectacular new play.
Madama Butterfly
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordSenbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. £27.50 - £42.50.
CROONERS – THE SHOW
Harrogate Theatre Oxford Street, HarrogatePacked 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.
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.
Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair
Victoria Hall Victoria Road,, SaltaireCome and enjoy the Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair in the beautiful setting of Victoria Hall, in the heart of the World Heritage Village of Saltaire. Full of original vintage finds and not to be missed! Dedicated to true vintage since December 2007. £3, children free.
Pontefract Model Railway Exhibition
New College, Park Lane,, PontefractA model railway exhibition hosted by Normanton and Pontefract Model Railway Society. Layouts, trade support, demonstrations, refreshments and disabled access. Adult £10, children free.
A Golden Age – Bolton Symphony
Victoria Hall, BoltonMatinee concert for all the family from the golden age of Hollywood. Conductor Bean Crick, Leader Anita Levy. Under 19s free.
Roger Davies & His Band
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxA great night of live music (along with some laughter) is guaranteed, featuring brand new songs along with a selection of old favourites such as 'Brighouse On Saturday Night', 'The Ghost Of Lily Fogg', 'Into The Sun', 'Percy Shaw' and 'Time Goes By'.
Pinked Floyd
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe Northwest's premier Pink Floyd tribute band offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd.
Resurrection: Indie Disco & Rave
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre Colne Road, GlusburnAll your favourite classic hits of the 80’s 90’s and beyond. A melting pot of Brit Pop, Madchester and fine quality indie tunes punctuated with rave anthems.
The American Four Tops
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonDirect from the USA, Soul Satisfaction’s American Four Tops Show has been travelling internationally bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences.
Jean Genie – The best of David Bowie
The Met Market Street, BuryJean Genie performs all of David Bowie's greatest hits.
Blackburn Soul Night
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnAnnual return for the ever popular Soul Night. Featuring two rooms of music: Northern in the concert hall and classic and modern in the windsor suite.
A Beautiful Noise – music and tribute to Neil Diamond
Lancaster Grand Theatre St Leonardgate, LancasterFisher Stevens celebrates the music and tribute to Neil Diamond.
Calendar Girls
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordThe story of the Calendar Girls launched a global phenomenon: a million copycat calendars, a record-breaking movie, stage play and now a musical written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth which coined the term "craughing" - the act of crying and laughing at the same time! Various times & prices.
National Theatre: Skylight (Screening)
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsReturning to the big screen after nearly ten years, Bill Nighy (Living) and Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman) feature in the critically acclaimed revival of David Hare’s play, directed by Stephen Daldry (The Audience). £13 - £18.
Celtic Fiddle Festival
Settle Victoira Hall Kirkgate, SettleFiddlers Kevin Burke (Ireland), Yuna Léon (Brittany, France) and Capercaillie’s own Charlie McKerron showcase a fascinating juxtaposition of international and individual styles.
Bowie Experience
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolBowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must-see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy.
Steve Bate MBE presents Wild Tracks
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsParalympic gold medal-winning cyclist Steve Bate MBE shares the incredible journey of riding to ascend the iconic mountain of Kilimanjaro, with fellow Paralympic gold medallist Karen Darke MBE. £17.50, concs £14.50.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportDirect from a week-long run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a sold out worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!
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.
BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyExperience the unforgettable sound of a generation with Barry Steele alongside an extraordinary ensemble of talented musicians and singers as together they pay homage to the timeless music of Roy Orbison.
Nearly Elton – Ultimate Tribute To Elton John
Marine Hall The Esplanade,, FleetwoodNearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time. Starring Lee Brady as Eltonand an outstanding full live band. £22 - £24.
The World According to Kaleb
St. George's Hall Bridge Street, BradfordShut the gate! Kaleb Cooper, Chipping Norton's finest celebrity farmer and Sunday Times bestselling author, who shot to fame starring in Prime Video series, Clarkson's Farm, has decided to conquer his fear of the unknown and embark on his first ever theatre tour with The World According To Kaleb - Kaleb Goes On Tour. £29.50 - £39.50.
Adele by Candlelight
Bradford Cathedral 1 Stott Hill, BradfordExperience an evening of soul-stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics as we present " The Music of Adele by Candlelight," an exclusive concert performed by the multi-award winning Miss Julia Martin. £15-£42.50.
Family Antics at the Museum
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleCome along and celebrate Chinese New Year in our monthly family antics as we celebrate the year of the Dragon! 11am & 1pm. Recommended for age 6+
UK Foo Fighters
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeThis World-Famous tribute band ‘UK Foo Fighters’ takes you on a journey spanning 28 years of music from the now legendary band ‘Foo Fighters’ and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl.
Vittorio Angelone: Who Do You Think You Are? I Am?
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsViral sensation and all round great guy Vittorio Angelone is one of comedy’s fastest-rising stars.
THE ROLLING STONES STORY
The Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, SalfordThe Rolling Stones Story is a high energy concert celebrating the music of the World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band. £30 - £32.
American Wrestling
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnAwesome Family Spectacular!! Featuring: 10 fall KO challenge, Explosive Rumble and tag team thriller. £12 - £15.
YOU’RE BARD
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonShakespeare like you’ve never seen. Four actors. Four Shakespeare shows. Endless possibilities. You – the audience – decide everything, from the play to the performance style. Even which actor plays which part.