THE FORBIDDEN CORNER
The Forbidden Corner Tupgill Park Estate, Middleham, LeyburnThe Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created within a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales. Ideal for the adventurers and those young at heart! Admission is by pre-booked tickets only.
LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
Leeds Industrial Museum Canal Road, LeedsIndustrial heritage with collections of textile machinery, railway equipment and heavy engineering. The museum has changing exhibitions which are inspired by a theme from the museum’s collection, along with exciting events running throughout the year. Mon – Fri – 10am – 5pm, Sat & Sun 1pm – 5pm.
PETER RABBIT™ – EXPLORE & PLAY
Peter Rabbit – Explore & Play 91 Promenade, BlackpoolHop into a rabbit-sized 45-minute adventure at Peter Rabbit™: Explore and Play. The new interactive multi-sensory family attraction based on the beloved award-winning animated TV series. Open daily. 10am – 5pm.
HAPPA
Happa Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, BurnleyA hidden delight set in acres of green space, overlooking the Thursden Valley in Burnley. Although primarily the home of HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association), the site provides everything that you would expect from a first-class award-winning tourist attraction destination. An onsite café serves delicious homemade food and cakes. Keep your children entertained by playing on the outdoor park or find HAPPA Fergus on the Facts With Fergus Trail. Open daily.
SELMA MAKELA – Future Haunting
Spring Antics in the Museum Haslingden Road, RossendaleExhibition - Selma Makela's Future Haunting at The Whitaker will include paintings developed from a rare collection of 19th-century glass slides of alpine climbers on Glaciers, as well as work derived from meteorological and geological phenomena. Wed - Sun: 10am - 4pm. Late night Thurs until 8pm. Free.
THE LION KING
The Palace Theatre ManchesterThe Lion King Musical transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £20 - £85.
VAN GOGH ALIVE
Regency Hall BradfordThis autumn, Bradford’s Grade II listed heritage events space, Regency Hall, will host the Yorkshire premiere of Van Gogh Alive, ‘the world’s most visited immersive, multi-sensory experience’ that exhibits the life and work of the seminal Dutch artist. Experience over 3,000 images from the artist that are spectacularly presented with stunning detail, including iconic works like Starry Night, Sunflowers and lesser-known paintings that were inspired by his love of Japanese woodprints. Various times and prices.
YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM
Yorkshire Air Museum Halifax Way, Elvington, YorkYorkshire Air Museum has a lot to offer, take a look round and discover the museum and the surrounding areas. From squadrons to sandwiches and everything inbetween. Gift shop and cafe. Open daily except Wednesdays. (Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.) Adult £12, child 4 - 17 yrs £5, family £30. Tickets offer free re-entry for 12 months.
MURDER MYSTERY EVENINGS
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryEach murder mystery night features a different theme, a different cast and a different riddle to solve. You’ll enjoy a delectable four course meal as the murder happens, mystery unfolds and the culprit is found, all while our vintage carriages – pulled by a historic steam engine – whisk you up and down the East Lancashire Railway. 5th & 19th Nov.
THE COMMITMENTS
Grand Opera House YorkThe Commitments received universal critical acclaim following its London World Premiere and was quickly hailed as a smash hit musical sensation. With over 20 soul classics performed live on stage. A guaranteed fabulously-fun night out you will simply never forget. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £13 - £55.90.
BUGSY MALONE
Manchester Opera House Quay Street, ManchesterAlan Parker’s world-famous movie which launched the careers of Jodie Foster and Scott Baio, becomes a spectacular theatrical experience for the very first time on tour in this revival of the universally acclaimed Lyric Hammersmith Theatre production. Packed with instantly recognisable songs from Oscar winner Paul Williams including My Name is Tallulah, You Give A Little Love and Fat Sam’s Grand Slam, Bugsy Malone is a joyously uplifting masterclass of musical comedy! 2PM & 7PM. £13 – £40.50.
BONNIE & CLYDE
Lawrence Batley Theatre Queen's Square, Queen St, HuddersfieldHuddersfield Musical Theatre brings this new musical to the area for the first time. The exciting musical score combines blues, gospel and rockabilly styles all delivered with the panache, humour and assured footwork for which this company is well known. 7.15pm. Sat mat 2.15pm.
THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxA condemned man is awaiting his fate in the Tower of London, and wishes to marry before he dies, to safeguard his inheritance. On to the scene come a jester and his companion, and a plot is hatched involving mistaken identities and romantic entanglements. Presented by Halifax Gilbert and Sullivan Society. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 – £13.
TALES FROM ACORN WOOD
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyJulia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. Thurs – 4pm, Fri – 10.30am & 1.30pm.
HALLE RUSH HOUR
The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street, ManchesterThis is your chance to experience something new. An hour of inspiring music, performed by world-class musicians, in one of Europe’s most acclaimed concert halls. For one night only, you can get all this for just £10 (or £2 if you are in full-time education).
BBC PHILHARMONIC
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnThe BBC Philharmonic opens Blackburn Classics with a beautiful collection of German masterpieces. Weber Der Freischütz: Overture (10) Brahms Double Concerto (32)Beethoven Symphony No.6, “Pastoral” (39). £23.50 – £25.50.
STRONG ENOUGH – The Ultimate Tribute to Cher
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThis is one show-stopping dazzling extravaganza you do not want to miss! This show will take you on a musical journey from the Dark Lady days, to the rocking 80’s perm days and the celebration disco hits.
MAGIC OF THE MOVIES
The Civic Hall Southport Rd,, Ormskirk, LancashireA musical review of songs from stage and screen over the last 90 decades. Please support live amateur Theatre from the U3A. 11th Nov 7.30pm - 10pm 12th Nov 14.30pm - 5pm 12th Nov 7.30pm - 10pm Adult £8.50, child£5.
George’s Comedy Club
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnAllyson June Smith, Joey Page,Phil Chapman, also introducing… Fran Garrity! 2015 finalist for the City comedian of the year & FAF Breakthrough Act.First Friday of every month.
DMU WEEKEND
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryOnce again the humble DMU takes the limelight for our DMU Weekend. These engines may be small, but they’re packed with power and personality! This event is always a lot of fun, so don’t miss out.
FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS – THE MUSICAL
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsBased on the true story of the chart-topping Cornish singing sensations and their hit 2019 movie, Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical is a feel-good voyage about friendship, community and music that will give any land-lover a mighty pair of sea legs. 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £20 - £50.
WORLD WARS WEEKEND
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive, LeedsA special weekend of live performances and gun firings focusing on the First and Second World Wars. Our live interpreters will deliver dramatic performances on a variety of topics about the world wars throughout the weekend – daily events include Remembrance service at 11am, war stories, object-handling sessions and The Second World War exhibition. Free but booking required.
THE ART OF SUSTAINABILITY – Visible Mending
Bury Art Museum Moss Street, BuryArtistic Sustainability skill-sharing, an informal introduction to visible mending and Furoshiki. Join us and learn the basics of Visible Mending and Furoshiki with artist Natsuko Arai-Hannaway.
The Wisely Brothers
Old Woollen Sunnybank Mills, 83 85 Town St, Farsley, PudseyFormed as high school teens in 2010, Tokyo-based alternative/indie-pop trio The Wisely Brothers have firmly established themselves as one of the most exciting acts on the Japanese indie scene. Their sound is one of 90s-tinged nostalgia, awash with jangly guitar riffs, expansive melancholic melodies, and beautiful vocal harmonies (with all three members singing). For fans of The Pastels, Pavement, Yo La Tango, The Velvet Underground and Marine Girls. In November, The Wisely Brothers will play their first ever UK live dates, and ahead of their visit they release brand new Think Wisely EP on 12th October, proceeded by lead single ‘Two Minutes’ out today, described by The Wisely Brothers as “Fun and unique aerobic-eques music, serious but also comical and strange.”
OPERA FOR THE PEOPLE WITH NICOLA MILLS
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre Colne Road, GlusburnOpera for the People is popular opera and crossover music where you, the audience, choose the songs. If you love Andrea Bocelli and Andre Rieu then this is for you!
UNSTOPPABLE BRITISH WRESTLING
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThis promises to be an evening of unforgettable wrestling entertainment, featuring some of the top wrestling stars from all over the UK as well as international talent. The show will be suitable for the whole family – Are you Ready to Rumble? Adult £13.50, Child £11.50.
MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA
St. George's Hall BradfordCapturing the essence of the multi-award-winning Ms Gladys Knight, Hayley Ria Christian emulates the true magic that the Empress of Soul delivers on stage.
THE WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW
Albert Halls Victoria Square, Bolton'The World Famous Elvis Show starring Chris Connor and The Steels' with his 12 piece band is guaranteed to thrill all Elvis fans. A show with the highest respect and quality created and produced by Elvis fans for Elvis fans. Seeing is believing!
FREE HISTORY TOURS
Samlesbury Hall Preston New Road, PrestonHear the fascinating tales of Samlesbury Hall and beyond with local historian John Spencer-Barnes. Tours 11am & 2pm.
RHYTHM OF THE DANCE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Grand Opera House YorkJoin us on this festive journey and let the magic of Christmas begin with all your favourite festive songs being performed live by world class musicians, star vocalists and world champion dancers. £25.50 - £37.50.
CHRISTMAS WITH ALED JONES & RUSSELL WATSON
Opera House, Manchester ManchesterTwo of the world’s greatest classical voices, Aled Jones and Russell Watson, reunite for Christmas 2022 with a brand-new album. Performing together again following a three-year hiatus, the powerhouse duo will also embark on a colossal UK tour this November and December. £37.15 - £60.65.
ROOM ON A BROOM
Lawrence Batley Theatre Queen's Square, Queen St, HuddersfieldJump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Various times.
THE CHER SHOW – New Musical
Grand Opera House YorkThe Cher Show tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame, flying in the face of convention at every turn. This huge new production features a fresh take on her show-stopping costumes which earned her the title of "the ruler of outré reinvention" (VOGUE). 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. From £13.
HMS PINAFORE
York Theatre Royal St. Leonard's Place, YorkYork Opera, York’s leading amateur opera company, are proud to present; Gilbert and Sullivan’s well loved HMS Pinafore. First performed in 1878, and one of the duo’s most popular operettas, it is a classical love story set on board a Royal Navy ship. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £12 - £28.
THE DRIFTERS
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThe Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades.
GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnBased on the 1981 children’s novel of the same name, Goodnight Mister Tom follows the transformative journey of young evacuee, William Beech. During the air raids of World War Two, William is evacuated from London to a small village in the West Country. There, he is put into the care of Tom Oakley, a man who has been living as a recluse for over forty years. Adult £12.50, child £8.50.
PREPARE TO MEET THY TOMB
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonA comedy thriller. One of the trilogy of plays by Norman Robbins about the family that play together and slay together: the murderous Tombs.
NICK COPE FAMILY SHOW
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterNick Cope’s live performances are legendary! He has a fanatical army of little and not-so-little fans from all over the world, if you haven’t heard his songs or seen his shows before come and find out what you’re missing. 1pm & 3.30pm.
The Wisely Brothers
The Trades Club Hebden BridgeFormed as high school teens in 2010, Tokyo-based alternative/indie-pop trio The Wisely Brothers have firmly established themselves as one of the most exciting acts on the Japanese indie scene. Their sound is one of 90s-tinged nostalgia, awash with jangly guitar riffs, expansive melancholic melodies, and beautiful vocal harmonies (with all three members singing). For fans of The Pastels, Pavement, Yo La Tango, The Velvet Underground and Marine Girls. In November, The Wisely Brothers will play their first ever UK live dates, and ahead of their visit they release brand new Think Wisely EP on 12th October, proceeded by lead single ‘Two Minutes’ out today, described by The Wisely Brothers as “Fun and unique aerobic-eques music, serious but also comical and strange.”
GO NOW! The Music of The Moody Blues
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportGo Now! The music of The Moody Blues is the brainchild of drummer Gordy Marshall. Gordy toured with The Moody Blues for 25 years as a session musician. Along with Mick Wilson (lead singer of 10cc), the two musicians have brought together some of the very best singers and instrumentalists in the country to create the ultimate tribute to the greatest classic rock band of a generation.