Halloween
Mother Shipton’s Cave Prophecy Lodge, High Bridge, KnaresboroughCome one, come all for a freakishly fun Halloween experience at Mother Shipton's Creepy Carnival trail! Step right up and prepare to be thrilled and amazed by hauntingly captivating displays and spine-tingling surprises. Various ticket options.
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.
Pirates and highwaymen
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive, LeedsCome and hear some great adventure stories and enjoy lots of live combats, plus loads of fun activities to keep the kids out of mischief. And there’ll be no daylight robbery as admission to the museum is free.
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.
The Incident Room
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyThe Incident Room highlights the failures, prejudices, and limitations of policing in the 1970s that enabled killer Peter Sutcliffe to take the lives of 13 women and terrorise countless others. This play is pacy, dark, and illuminating. A must-see for everybody, but especially those of us that lived through it. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £13.
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
Leeds City Museum Millennium Square, LeedsDiscover 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.
Gruffalo Family Fun Day
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryMeet the Gruffalo at intervals on each day at Bury Transport Museum. There will also be a host of other family fun activities including fun fair rides, face painters, craft activities and more. Ticket Price includes a ride on any train services on the day of your visit – no need to book separately, just pick a time that suits you on the day. Adult £16, child £15, under 2s free.
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).
Fish & Chips Blackpool Heritage Tram Tour
Heritage Tram Tours, North Pier & Tower Heritage Tram Stop, BlackpoolOur 75-minute tour provides award-winning Fish & Chips from a traditional local chippy – Papas Fish & Chips – all onboard one of our Heritage Trams. This is one of the most unique ways to experience Blackpool as it combines the best sights, smells and tastes of our seaside town! Adult £12, child £7.
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.
Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles Fair
The Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road Cunliffe Rd, Ilkley24 stalls selling a great variety of antiques, vintage and collectibles plus a cafe with delicious refreshments.
Halifax Choral Society present Mendelssohn’s Elijah
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxMendelssohn’s thrilling choral masterpiece charts the struggle of the Israelites to endure hardship and find God. This special performance, sung in English and conducted by Darius Battiwalla, combines the voices of the Halifax Choral Society and the Leeds Philharmonic Chorus, together with four professional soloists. The concert will be accompanied by the Skipton Building Society Camerata. £18 - £32.
Fashion Show
Bingley Arts Centre Main Street, BingleyHigh Street clothing at affordable prices. Watch the runway models, get the look, drink the wine! Free glass of wine or soft drink upon entry.
Calendar Girls the Musical
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThis brand-new production of the award-winning musical, written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth, features a re-imagined book and new music! 7.30pm. Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £29 - £50.
Little Shop of Horrors
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterThe dark comedy musical presented by Lancaster Red Rose AODS. Sat mat 2.15pm.
Guided Walk – Lower Laithe
Parish Church Church Street, HaworthMeet Daphne Allen at 10.30am on the steps of Haworth Parish Church for a varied circular walk with several stiles and a short climb up to Stanbury returning via the Duchy of Lumb Foot. 5 miles. Please bring a packed lunch.
Festive Wreath Workshop
The Croft House 109-111 Main Street,, BingleyJoin talented local florist Julia for a hugely enjoyable festive wreath making session in which she will help you create a unique wreath to display and enjoy this Christmas.
The Royal Ballet: Don Quixote (12A)
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesThis energetic 19th-century ballet is enlivened by Ludwig Minkus’ spirited score and is a wonderful showcase for the virtuosity of The Royal Ballet's Principal dancers. Created for The Royal Ballet a decade ago, Carlos Acosta’s exuberant production featuring Tim Hatley’s characterful designs brings the heat and romance of Cervantes' classic novel to life. Screening 3hrs 30mins.
Rope by Patrick Hamilton
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsRope by Patrick Hamilton. The play that inspired Alfred Hitchcock, a pitch black comedy of murder and intrigue. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. Adult £15, concs £13.
SUNDAY CLUB
St Michael and All Angels Church Skipton Road, FoulridgeFun, stories and activities.