HALLE
St. George's Hall BradfordThe final concert from the Hallé in the 154th Orchestral Season. £16.50 - £33.
Lionel – The Music of Lionel Richie
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnFollowing his recent appearances with Lionel Richie himself on ITV’s ‘Sunday Night At The Palladium’ and the ‘Graham Norton Show’ for the BBC, Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse and breath-taking performance in this high octane show celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and the Commodores.
Spring Antics in the Museum
The Whitaker Haslingden Road, RawtenstallThis month the theme is Spring - unlock our latest museum mystery to claim your prize! Check out some of our fascinating collection of gems, minerals & rocks. Make and take home a 'sign of spring'. And if you still have the energy, follow our spring trail and play a few games. 11am & 1pm. £3.
The Elton John Show
Bacup Royal Court Theatre Rochdale Road, BacupThe Elton John Show is the UK's newest and most exciting Elton John tribute show to hit the stage. £19 - £21.50.
Skipton Artisan Market
Skipton Canal Basin Coach Street, SkiptonSkipton Artisan Market takes place on the 1st Sunday of the month on the Canal Basin. The Market is home to talented stallholders offering an amazing selection of predominantly handmade and hand produced food, drink, arts and crafts.
Ormskirk Artisan Market 2023
Ormskirk Artisan Market Moor Street,, OrmskirkChoosing something special for yourself or loved ones is made simple at Ormskirk Artisan Market… Mar - Nov, 1st Sun of the month. Free.
Macbeth
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre 155 Union Road, AccringtonShakespeare's dark tale of vaulting ambition and the toll it takes is brought to the stage by Michael Whitmore in a brand new production. £10 - £15.
Frankie Boyle: Lap of Shame
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxFrankie Boyle’s on tour. Buy a ticket, because by the time he arrives, the currency will be worthless and you and your neighbours part of a struggling militia that could probably use a few laughs.
Rock of Ages
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordRock Of Ages is the hilarious musical comedy starring Kevin Kennedy (Coronation Streets ‘Curly Watts’) as Bourbon Room owner Dennis Dupree! Lavished with over 25 classic rock anthems, including Don’t Stop Believin’, We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Wanted Dead Or Alive and more all played loud and proud by an awesome live band. 7.30pm. Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £21.50 - £44.50.
AEROBICS CLASS
St. Mary's Centre Church Street, ClitheroeAimed at the over 50’s but adults of all ages are welcome. Come and join in the fun. Just drop in to any session or contact Liz 07764 197790. Classes every Tues 11am - 12noon.
Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsNorthern Ballet’s sell-out sensation is back – get ready for the most glamorous party in town. Bursting with passion, style and drama, don’t miss this blockbuster ballet. 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £21 - £65.
Traditional food in Calderdale – Lecture
Methodist Church Market Street, Hebden BridgeA wide-ranging look at food, its preparation and its place in the lives of the people of the Calder Valley. Peter Brears is a leading food historian, having published extensively on this subject and restored historical kitchens throughout the country. free to members; £4 for visitors.
RVJB Presents A Triple Bill for International Women’s Day
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeFor International Women’s Day in 2023, the Grand and Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues are showcasing great music leadership from women teachers and composers based in the North.
Jane Eyre
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnA bold and theatrically inventive adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's 1847 literary classic that puts the interior life of the novel onto the stage. Presented by Blackburn Drama Club.
Iolanthe
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonIolanthe, or “The Peer and the Peri”, opened at the Savoy Theatre on November 25, 1882, three nights after the final performance of Patience at the same theatre, and ran for 398 performances. Presented by Preston Gilbert & Sullivan Society. Tickets £13.00 Children under 15 free (Must be accompanied by an Adult).
THE STEAM GALA EXTRAVAGANZA
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthYou’ll be able to ride behind the guest locomotives and the home fleet across the four days, with intensive passenger service running on the railway. Across the traction-packed weekend, there’ll be a goods train demonstration and special double-headed trains. Buy online at least 3 days in advance of your visit and save 10% compared to the price you would pay on the day.
THE REVLON GIRL
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyGrief, Hope, Guilt and Make up. Four women struggle to move on after the Aberfan disaster of 1966. They meet every week to talk, cry and laugh without feeling guilty. 7.30pm., Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £13.
Dance Fitness & Fun
Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall Dotcliffe Road, KelbrookA one hour dance/exercise class using movement to music. The class is suitable for the over 50's using music from popular pop, latin and country music. Why not come along and join in the fun. Every Thursday. Tel 07879886612.
Swim
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterFilled with humour and heart, live music and projection, Swim is a tender tale based on a true story. £8 - £15.
The Big Bronte Book Swap
The Old School Room Church Street, HaworthThis year we're celebrating International Women's Day with The Big Brontë Book Swap! The Brontë sisters wrote in a time where there was an incredible amount of prejudice against women. Their novels and poetry were originally published under the pseudonyms of Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell, as a way to disguise their sex. These gender fluid names were to ensure they could be taken seriously without sexist barriers. We want to celebrate fairness in the book world, and think about how far we've come since the Brontës had to conceal their sex to get published.
ABBA SENSATION
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Holme Street, Hebden BridgeA stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound. A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed for all age ranges.
The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz
The Muni Theatre ColneFancy five free drinks? Two of the world's leading alcohol experts return with a hilarious quiz show that gets the rounds in – in more ways than one. With a pen and question sheet in one hand and several world-class drinks in the other, join them on a uniquely absurd, fact-filled journey through time.
Ride Behind Flying Scotsman
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryThis iconic, record-breaking steam engine is celebrating 100 years since she entered service and will be revisiting the ELR as part of a victory lap around the entire country. Visitors will be able to ride behind her as she travels the 16 mile return trip between Bury and Rawtenstall through the beautiful Irwell Valley. £23 - £36.
History Seekers: Blackpool shipwrecks talk
Showtown Activity Hub 65, Victoria Street,, BlackpoolJoin speaker Barry McCann for this talk as he looks at the notable shipwrecks from 1755 right up to 2008 and how Blackpool and surrounding coastal towns quite often benefited from them. Booking not required. Free.
Historical Firearms Weekend
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsThis weekend our live interpretations and presentations will focus on firearms. Throughout the weekend there will be firing demonstrations and the opportunity to handle objects from the collection. Free but need to book.
Festival of the Brain
The Whitaker Haslingden Road, RawtenstallThis day-long festival will feature a variety of guest speakers each of whom will present different areas of expertise and viewpoints relating to aspects and ideas of the brain.
Frankie’s Guys
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxAfter nearly a decade of touring the UK and countless global performances, the award-winning Frankie's Guys are now firmly established as one of the world’s foremost celebrations of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
COLDPLACE
The Muni Theatre ColneColdplace - The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.
A Musical Celebration of Everything Doris Day
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnQue Sera Sera is a show that celebrates the lady and the music as we take our audience on a factual musical timeline through Doris Day’s career in music and film.
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyCourtroom drama by Agatha Christie.
Steptoe and Son
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxA stage adaptation of Ray Galton and Alan Simpson’s hilarious BBC sitcom, which follows the inter-generational conflict of father and son. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £6 - £12.
Clitheroe Market
Clitheroe Market Station Road, ClitheroeClitheroe is an historic market town, which has held a regular market since the Norman conquest in the 12th century and has a diverse range of stalls. Open Tues, Thurs & Sat. 9am - 4pm.
DANCE FITNESS FUN!
Silsden Town Hall Main Street, SilsdenA 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. Every Tuesday. 11am. Tel: 07879886612.
Knit and Natter
Clitheroe Library Church Street, ClitheroeBring your knitting or other craft for an informal gathering of likeminded people. Beginners welcome. Every first Tuesday of the month. Free, just drop in.
PUCCINI’S MADAMA BUTTERFLY
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolSenbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, a highly-praised chorus and a full orchestra. £13 - £36.50.
Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby: Over 55s Workshop
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsTaking place on stage, Northern Ballet’s workshops are suitable for those with dance experience or beginners with a secret desire to dance. Whatever your age or ability, ex-Premier dancer Pippa Moore MBE* will guide you through the session, leaving you feeling fresh, inspired and empowered!
MARTHA TILSON – Autumn Earth
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenWith a pure silken voice and lyrics that inspire and captivate, Martha Tilston has developed a successful musical career with a large and loyal following worldwide. “Redolent of early Kate Bush, soulful vocals that soar around, an understated masterpiece’” Acoustic Magazine.
Hinterlands – Skipton’s Film Festival
Plaza Cinema Skipton Sackville Street, SkiptonHinterlands, Skipton’s Film Festival, celebrates the richness and variety of rural film in the heart of the Lakes and Dales. Join us from 17-19 March 2023, for cinematic events that will make you reconsider the importance of the great outdoors in film. Events will take place at Plaza Cinema, Skipton, Town Hall, Skipton & The Narrow Boat Pub. Skipton.
Cilla & The Swinging 60s
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonStarring the unforgettable voice and previous West End Singer, Sandy Smith as Cilla, the show will take you on a rollercoaster journey through many of the greatest pop songs of the 60s including Cilla’s own chart toppers ‘Anyone Who Had A Heart’ “Alfie” and ‘You’re My World’.
Judy and Liza
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterThis dazzling production tells the turbulent tale of Hollywood’s biggest stars Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli against the backdrop of their infamous 1964 London Palladium concert. West End stars Emma Dears and Helen Sheals belt out their most famous hits with uncanny resemblance, bursting with elusive star quality.
Supreme Queen
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonSupreme Queen continue to take things to a whole different level, with their homage to one of the planet's greatest ever rock bands. Simply, a stage show designed to provide the most memorable of evenings for Queen's millions of fans worldwide.
THE CLONE ROSES & THE SMITHS LTD
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, Burnley‘The Clones’ are widely regarded as one of the UKs premium tribute bands, a list that reserved for very few acts and have been described by Roses’ bass player Mani himself as “the second-best Stone Roses in the world.”
Joyride – Cinema
Little Savoy Community Cinema Robert Street, ColneComedy/Drama. A headstrong solicitor's plan to offload her new born baby to her sister, is derailed when a vulnerable but opinionated teenager steals their taxi.
Emma Kenny’s – The Serial Killer Next Door
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe Serial Killer Next Door is hosted by This Morning’s Emma Kenny – one of the UK’s most notable TV crime commentators. In her 5-star rated show, Emma asks the question, ‘Would you know if you were living next door to a serial killer?’ Taking her guests on a journey into the dark side of humanity, Emma explores the ingredient list of experiences that turns regular people into murderous monsters.
SIMON BRODKIN: SCREWED UP
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyFresh from his sold-out, critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and becoming the most viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok, world-famous prankster and Lee Nelson creator Simon Brodkin is back with an outrageous new stand-up show.
New Ways of Exploring The Universe
Hebden Bridge Town Hall St, George's Street, Hebden BridgeProf. Tim O'Brien – Associate Director of The Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics and Co-Founder of The Bluedot Festival - will reveal our universe as you never imagined it. This talk will showcase some of the most spectacular astronomical images and discoveries of recent times using ingenious telescopes around the world and in space.
YORKSHIRE AFTERNOON TEA
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthEnjoy finest Yorkshire Afternoon Tea on an steam-hauled train. You can choose to travel in the Restaurant Car with its plush red interior or opt for the Orient Express-style experience in one of the exquisite Pullman cars. Enjoy a glass of fizz or Orange juice followed by a beautifully laid out Afternoon Tea, served by attentive waiting staff. £35/£40.
Skelmersdale Artisan Market
Tawd Valley Retail Park SkelmersdaleSkelmersdale Artisan Market third Sunday of the month. Free.
The Shawshank Redemption
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordDespite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murder of his wife and her lover. Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, this thrilling stage production examines desperation, injustice, friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum security facility. 7.30pm. Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £21.50 - £36.50.
Sister Act
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsDon’t miss this eagerly anticipated brand new production of the Broadway and UK smash hit musical Sister Act direct from London. 7.30pm. Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £25 - £52.