Northern Life Magazine

Humpty Dumpty - Half Term Panto
2024-02-25 13:00 (Europe/London) | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Once upon a time in Storybrooke all was going well until the evil Queen of Hearts caused misery and corrupted all the nursery rhymes in the land. Various prices.

Undivided: A Tribute to Boybands of the Noughties
2024-02-24 20:00 - 22:10 | Silsden Town Hall, Main Street, Silsden
Performing the hits of Westlife, Boyzone, NSYNC, 5ive and the Backstreet Boys, Undivided is the ultimate tribute to boybands of the noughties.

Jon Palmer Acoustic Band
2024-02-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
A high energy 6-piece folk, roots and rock & roll band based in West Yorkshire, they have been described as “a cross between The Pogues and The Oyster Band, with a bit of The Waterboys, The Saw Doctors and the Bruce Springsteen Seeger Sessions Band thrown in”.

Totally Tina!
2024-02-24 19:30 - 21:30 | The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
The Award-winning Tina Turner Spectacular. Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast.

AMERICAN FOUR TOPS MOTOWN SHOW
2024-02-24 19:30 | Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction appear live in concert performing the AMERICAN FOUR TOPS Motown Show bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences.

Geoff Norcott - Basic Bloke
2024-02-23 20:00 | The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
New national tour for star of Have I Got News For You, A League Of Their Own, The Last Leg, Would I Lie to You?, Live At The Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Backstage With Katherine Ryan and many more!

GREAT EXPECTATIONS
2024-02-23 19:00 - 2024-02-24 22:00 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this spring as they bring the haunting marshes of Kent and the bustling streets of Victorian London to theatres and cathedrals around the country in a powerful and theatrical telling of Dickens’ enduring masterpiece. Adullt £21.50, child £14, family £64/£56.

The Conquistadors: The Songs of Procol Harum
2024-02-22 20:00 | Settle Victoira Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Members and Former members of Big Country, Wishbone Ash, Animals & Friends, Steve Cropper and Liam Gallaghers Band unite to perform an anthology set of Classic Procol Harum songs.

JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW - ‘Sin & Redemption’ Tour
2024-02-22 19:30 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
With standing ovations every night, Johnny Cash Roadshow is the longest running, most recognised and still the biggest and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today guaranteed to leave you wanting more.

Oh What a Lovely War
2024-02-22 - 2024-02-24 | Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street, Harrogate
A cornerstone of modern musical theatre and one of the very greatest stage satires, Oh What A Lovely War is an extraordinary theatrical journey bringing to life the folly, farce and tragedy of the First World War. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2pm. £17 – £96.

Enchanted April
2024-02-21 19:30 - 2024-02-24 22:00 | Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
Preston Drama Club presents Enchanted April by Matthew Barber from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim.

The Yeomen of the Guard
2024-02-21 - 2024-02-24 | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Blackburn G&S proudly present a fully staged version of this operatic classic with an orchestra under the baton of a renowned and respected interpreter of the music of G&S. 7.30pm. Sat mat 3pm.

Guys and Dolls - Presented by MAODS
2024-02-20 19:15 - 2024-02-24 21:30 | Lancaster Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster
This musical comedy takes us from the centre of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong!

The Woman in Black
2024-02-20 - 2024-02-24 | The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
The legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story The Woman in Black returns to the Alhambra Theatre direct from London’s West End, after an incredible 33 year run at the Fortune Theatre. 7.30pm, Wed mat 2pm & Sat mat 2.30pm. £20 – £40.

Pete Whittaker – Fine Lines
2024-02-19 19:30 | Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
Big wall free solo climbing remains an area of the sport that climbers and public are yet to wrap their heads around. Pete explores the art of free solo climbing, taking you on a journey of where soloing started out for him, right up to his 800m big wall free solo of Kjerag in Norway. £19, concs £16.50.

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
2024-02-19 14:30 | The Met, Market Street, Bury
Let renowned astronomer and presenter Mark Thompson take you on a thrilling journey into the realms of scientific discovery. An extraordinary fusion of entertainment and education for February half-term. £17 – £19.

Opera Boys: A Night at the Musicals
2024-02-18 19:30 | City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
The Opera Boys are back with their sell-out show A Night at the Musicals. Completely updated with brand-new musical medleys, stunning solo performances and a few surprises!

Barbara Dickson: Farewell Tour
2024-02-18 19:30 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Legendary Scottish singer, songwriter, musician and actress Barbara Dickson has announced her Farewell Tour with her full band. £It will be an evening packed with songs from one of the finest voices you will ever hear. 32.25 – £37.25.

Friends Spring Tea Dance
2024-02-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
Dance the afternoon away at the Pavilion. The Tea Dances are run by the Friends of Lowther Pavilion as part of their fundraising work for the theatre. Our talented organist will be playing all your favourites.

Jurassic Earth Live
2024-02-18 | The Grand Theatre Blackpool
With audience participation and fun at the forefront of every performance, families will be captivated by astonishing, HUGE, life-size walking Dinosaurs, and their individual, jaw-dropping features. 1pm & 4pm.

Pink Floydian
2024-02-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
Pink Floydian are an eight-piece tribute to the greatest prog rock band of all time. The two-and-a-half hour show sees them covering the Barrett, Waters and Gilmour eras.

The Alex Voysey Blues Band presents ‘Old Dogs, New Tricks’
2024-02-16 20:00 | Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
‘Old Dogs, New Tricks’ – If you love the blues then this is the show for you!

ESSENTIALLY CHER
2024-02-16 20:00 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
If you are looking for a tribute act with a WOW factor then look no further than Trisha McCluney as Essentially Cher! Trisha is quite simply the closest to the Goddess of Pop that you will find!

Rhubarb Festival
2024-02-16 - 2024-02-18 | Wakefield City Centre, Wakefield
Rhubarb lovers rejoice – Wakefield’s celebration of its most famous vegetable, the Rhubarb Festival, returns to paint the city pink for three days. Expect a whole new programme of chef demos and expand your culinary skills!

Adam Rowe - What's Wrong With Me?
2024-02-15 20:00 | King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
Host of the global smash-hit podcast Have A Word and star of Live At The Apollo; Adam Rowe is hitting the road with his brand new stand-up tour.

Dave Spikey: Life in a Northern Town
2024-02-15 19:30 | City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
This show is all about Dave’s life in… well… a northern town. He had a job at Bolton General Hospital for 32 years before throwing caution to the wind and leaving to pursue a career in comedy, as you do!

Opera North's Cavalleria rusticana / Aleko
2024-02-15 19:00 - 2024-02-24 19:00 | Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Enjoy twice the thrill with this double bill of the ever-popular Cavalleria rusticana and Rachmaninov’s rarely heard Aleko. In both gritty blood-soaked dramas, jealous love triangles plummet to violent ends. From £16.

Frankenstein
2024-02-15 - 2024-02-24 | Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
Mary Shelley’s classic novel is a psychological thriller which dares to ask the question – what is it to be human? 7.45pm, Thurs mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 – £35.

The Makings of a Murderer
2024-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen St, Huddersfield
With more than 34 years as a senior detective, David Swindle shares his unique insight into the minds of the murderers, the famous cases that were never solved, and how the murderer got away with it. . . from someone on the inside.

The Classic Rock Show 2024
2024-02-14 19:30 | Royal Hall, Harrogate, Ripon Road, Harrogate
The Classic Rock Show is back in the UK for the first leg of its 2024 tour. Bigger and even better, and celebrating, once again, the very best of Classic Rock. £33 – £82.
