27 November 2023 to 22 January 2024
Oliver!
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, Oliver! follows the story of a small boy with a big heart as he journeys from a desolate workhouse to the paved streets of Victorian London in search of love and a place to call home. Various times & prices. 27 November 2023 to 22 January 2024. leedsplayhouse.org.uk

5 December 2023 to 30 January 2024
Leeds Industrial Museum
Leeds Industrial Museum, Armley Mills, Canal Rd, Leeds
Industrial heritage with collections of textile machinery, railway equipment and heavy engineering.  Learn about the industrial heritage of Leeds, the city of 1000 trades, in the Grade II* listed Armley Mills. Open Tues - Fri 10am - 5pm. Sat & Sun 12pm - 5pm. Free. 5 December 2023 to 30 January 2024. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

9 December 2023 to 21 January 2024
Cinderella
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Billy Pearce, as the loveable Buttons, Emmerdale star Samantha Giles as The Wicked Stepmother and celebrity baker and Strictly Come Dancing finalist John Whaite as Dandini. Dale Mathurin will play Prince Charming and Yorkshire local Sarah Pearson will perform as the title role of Cinderella. Various times & prices. 9 December 2023 to 21 January 2024. bradford-theatres.co.uk

5 January 2024 to 10 March 2024
Ruby Tingle – Afterlife Exhibition
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslington Road, Rossendale
Ruby 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. 5 January 2024 to 10 March 2024. thewhitaker.org

5 January 2024 to 31 March 2024
FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
Lancaster Maritime Museum, St George’s Quay, Laqncaster
  FLOTILLA: 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.   5 January 2024 to 31 March 2024. visitlancaster.org.uk

5 January 2024 to 21 January 2024
Jack And The Beanstalk
The Muni Theatre , Colne
A pantomime full of Fe, Fi, Fo & Fun!. Don’t miss this year’s spectacular pantomime featuring a superb cast, beautiful scenery, colourful costumes, amazing special effects and lots and lots of laughs! £14. 5 January 2024 to 21 January 2024. themuni.co.uk

6 January 2024 to 2 March 2024
Bottomless Brunch at The Lawrence
The Lawrence Hotel,, 28 Church Street, Padiham, Burnley
Join a bottomless brunch Saturday and enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited drinks. 6th Jan, 3rd Feb & 2nd Mar. 1pm - 2.30pm.             £29.95. 6 January 2024 to 2 March 2024. tickettailor.com

6 January 2024 to 31 March 2024
RA/ID ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE
Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive,, Leeds
Explore 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. 6 January 2024 to 31 March 2024. royalarmouries.org

11 January 2024 to 21 January 2024
Rapunzel: A modern family pantomime
The Whitaker, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall
Step into a world where hair-raising excitement meets magical moments in All Souls’ sensational production of Rapunzel! Various times & prices. 11 January 2024 to 21 January 2024. theatkinson.co.uk

11 January 2024 to 21 March 2024
1917: POETRY AND SHORT FICTION IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
A 10-week poetry and short fiction course. Course Tutor: Robert Hemmings. £75. 11 January 2024 to 21 March 2024. ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk

12 January 2024 to 21 January 2024
ALADDIN
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Renowned for their high-quality shows, the award-winning Burnley Pantomime Society are set to thrill audiences once again with one of the most popular tales ever told. Packed with comedy, great music, stunning scenery, wonderful costumes, heroes, villains, audience participation and all the excitement that only pantomime can provide. Various times. £12/£14. 12 January 2024 to 21 January 2024. blcgroup.co.uk

12 January 2024 to 14 January 2024
UK West Coast Folk Festival
Opera House, Winter Gardens , Blackpool
A 3-day West Coast Folk Festival 2024 coming to Blackpool - Winter Gardens on Fri 12th, to Sun 14th Jan 2024 across 3 days, with 3 stages and 33 acts. For further information on all of the acts announced so far, check out the festival website. Weekend ticket £185.20. 12 January 2024 to 14 January 2024. wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

13 January 2024 to 14 January 2024
Herbs And The 17th Century Household
East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.
Hear how herbs and spices were used in food, medicine and the house at East Riddlesden Hall. Find out what remedies people used for coughs and colds. How could herbs make winter food more interesting? How did the 17th century housewife use plants and herbs to keep her house fresh and clean? 12pm & 2pm. 13 January 2024 to 14 January 2024. nationaltrust.org.uk

13 January 2024 to 30 April 2024
L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford
The 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. 13 January 2024 to 30 April 2024. thelowry.com

14 January 2024
The East Lancashire Hospice 10k Race & 2 k Race
The Vella Group, , Great Harwood BB6 7UF
The East Lancashire Hospice 10k and 2k race is organised by hospice supporters The Vella Group, Great Harwood, and has raised over £100,000 for patient care over the years! Starting and finishing at The Vella Group, Great Harwood (BB6 7UF) the 10k race will start at 11am, with the 2k fun run starting just after.     All day. facebook.com/events

14 January 2024
Music at the Museum – Craven Accordion Orchestra
Cliffe Castle Museum, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley
Join us inside the Bracewell Smith Hall and enjoy music from local bands. A season of monthly Sunday afternoon concerts. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. bradfordmuseums.org

15 January 2024
The Magic of Motown
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines, and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. £31 - £41. 7:30 pm. leedsheritagetheatres.com

15 January 2024 to 20 January 2024
Home I’m Darling – Bingley Little Theatre
Bingley Little Theatre, Bingley Arts Centre, Bingley
Home I’m Darling’s writer, Laura Wade, is an award-winning playwright with productions for the stage and films including The Riot Club. £10. 15 January 2024 to 20 January 2024. bingleyartscentre.co.uk

16 January 2024 to 20 January 2024
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
The 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. 16 January 2024 to 20 January 2024. leedsheritagetheatres.com

17 January 2024
Masterclass: Special Effects Make-Up with Rebecca Cawthra
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen St, Huddersfield
After 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. £8. 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. thelbt.org

17 January 2024
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Lancaster Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster
Attributed 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. £27.50. 7:30 pm. lancastergrand.co.uk

18 January 2024 to 27 January 2024
The Haunting
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
Shakespeare 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.         18 January 2024 to 27 January 2024. ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk

18 January 2024
TOP SECRET – The Magic of Science
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Experience 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.     2:30 pm. https://blackburnempire.com/

19 January 2024 to 27 January 2024
Jack and the Beanstalk
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
This ‘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. 19 January 2024 to 27 January 2024. carriageworkstheatre.co.uk

19 January 2024
Martin Kemp – Back to the 80s DJ set
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
The 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! £27. 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

20 January 2024 to 21 January 2024
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. 20 January 2024 to 21 January 2024. thelowry.com

20 January 2024 to 21 January 2024
BRITISH HOMING WORLD SHOW OF THE YEAR
Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Located 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 20 January 2024 to 21 January 2024. wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

20 January 2024 to 21 January 2024
Charity Model Railway Exhibition
Mill Hill Community Centre, New Chapel Street, Blackburn
Organised by East Lancashire Model Railway Charitable Organisation. Adult £5, child £3, family £12.         20 January 2024 to 21 January 2024. railwaymodels.uk

20 January 2024
Goofus Theatre presents ‘Me, the Snow and Old Man Crow’
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslington Road, Rossendale
A 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! £8. 1:30 pm. thewhitaker.org

20 January 2024
St Cecilia Orchestra – The Magic of Music
Ripon Cathedral, Minster Road, Ripon
Hold 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. £18. 6:30 pm. harrogatetheatre.co.uk

20 January 2024
Dirty Dusting
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Written 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. £25.25. 7:30 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

20 January 2024
The Swing Commanders
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
The 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. 7:30 pm. blackburnempire.com

20 January 2024 to 21 January 2024
GHOST HUNT
Colne Town Hall, Albert Road, Colne
Built 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. £36. 20 January 2024 to 21 January 2024. spiritseekers.info

22 January 2024 to 27 January 2024
Waiting for God
Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street, Keighley
A 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. 22 January 2024 to 27 January 2024. keighleyplayhouse.co.uk

23 January 2024 to 27 January 2024
THE TIME MACHINE – A COMEDY
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford
H 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. 23 January 2024 to 27 January 2024. thelowry.com

23 January 2024
Wilson and Wakeman
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Adam 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. £21.50. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. victoriahall.org.uk

24 January 2024 to 27 January 2024
The Three Musketeers
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
A comedy adventure by John Nicholson and Le Navet Bete. Presented by The Hall Players. £12. 24 January 2024 to 27 January 2024. prestonplayhouse.co.uk

25 January 2024
National Theatre: DEAR ENGLAND (15)
The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
Joseph 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. £13.50. 7:00 pm. dukeslancaster.org

26 January 2024
Madama Butterfly
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Senbla 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. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

26 January 2024
CROONERS – THE SHOW
Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street, Harrogate
Packed 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. £29.50. 7:30 pm. harrogatetheatre.co.uk

27 January 2024 to 13 April 2024
Art Open 2024 Exhibition
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, Blackburn
We 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.           27 January 2024 to 13 April 2024. http://blackburnmuseum.org.uk/

27 January 2024
Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair
Victoria Hall, Victoria Road,, Saltaire
Come 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. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. roseandbrownvintage.co.uk

27 January 2024 to 28 January 2024
Pontefract Model Railway Exhibition
New College,, Park Lane,, Pontefract
A model railway exhibition hosted by Normanton and Pontefract Model Railway Society.  Layouts, trade support, demonstrations, refreshments and disabled access. Adult £10, children free.               27 January 2024 to 28 January 2024. www.facebook.com/people/Normanton-and-Pontefract-RMS

27 January 2024
A Golden Age – Bolton Symphony
Victoria Hall, Bolton
Matinee concert for all the family from the golden age of Hollywood. Conductor Bean Crick, Leader Anita Levy. Under 19s free. £13. 3:00 pm. victoriahallbolton.co.uk

27 January 2024
Roger Davies & His Band
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
A 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'. £17.25. 7:30 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

27 January 2024
Pinked Floyd
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
The Northwest's premier Pink Floyd tribute band offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd. £19.50. 7:30 pm. blackburnempire.com

27 January 2024
Resurrection: Indie Disco & Rave
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre, Colne Road, Glusburn
All 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. £15. 7:30 pm. gicac.org.uk

27 January 2024
The American Four Tops
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Direct 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. £26. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

27 January 2024
Jean Genie – The best of David Bowie
The Met, Market Street, Bury
Jean Genie performs all of David Bowie's greatest hits. £21. 8:00 pm. themet.org.uk

27 January 2024
Blackburn Soul Night
King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
Annual 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. £13. 8:30 pm. bwdvenues.com