Northern Life Magazine

Over the Rainbow
2024-04-08 14:30 (Europe/London) | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
It truly is a charming show celebrating the wonderful music and careers of Judy Garland and her daughter Liza Minnelli, including all of Judy and Liza’s most memorable songs.

The Opera Boys – A Night at the Musicals
2024-04-07 19:30 | The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NL
After a sold out show in 2023 The Opera Boys are back with A Night at the Musicals, a fabulous evening of power-house vocals, immaculate 4-part harmony, breath-taking musical medleys, stunning solo performances… and a few surprises!

Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Museum
2024-04-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Bancroft Mill Engine Museum, Gillians Lane, Barnoldswick
On these days you can see our Engines and looms in operation, we have guided tours which explain the history of the mill, and the museum, and we aim to answer as many of your questions as we can. On Steaming Days our Ccfé offers hot and cold drinks and cakes and free parking. Adult £6, concs £5, Ages 6 – 14 yrs £3. family £15, children under 6 – Free.

NGS Spring Garden opening at Goldsborough Hall
2024-04-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Goldsborough Hall, Church Street, Goldsborough, Knare3sborough
The Royal Gardens of Goldsborough Hall are opening for the National Garden Scheme on Sun 7th April. Garden highlights include 50,000 daffodils along the quarter mile long Lime Tree Walk, planted by Royalty in the 1920s. Woodland walk and glasshouse & kitchen garden, refreshments available. Children free.

Swing City Big Band
2024-04-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
An evening of Big Band Swing performed by the fantastic, 20-piece, Swing City Big Band and special guest vocalists. Bringing its special mix of classic big band and modern favourites.

The Las Vegas Experience
2024-04-06 19:00 | Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
This extraordinary show is designed to transport you back in time and give you a taste of the legendary entertainment that has made the city famous.

Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair
2024-04-06 10:00 - 2024-04-07 16:00 | Victoria Hall, Victoria Road,, Saltaire
Brought to you by Rose & Brown Vintage you’ll find 45 stalls of genuine vintage fashion and homewares from the 1920s to the 1980s, including mid Century furniture, vinyl records, lots of vintage fashion, collectables, jewellery, ceramics, kitchenalia and more.

Pickering Spring Model Railway Show
2024-04-06 10:00 - 2024-04-07 15:30 | Memorial Hall, 34 Potter Hill, Pickering
Scarborough and District Railway Modellers bring to you a family friendly event. This takes place during the Easter Holidays. We will have three floors of model railways, demonstrators and traders, With disabled access to all areas. £7.00 for adults, children free when accompanied by an adult.

Family Antics at the Museum
2024-04-06 | The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslington Road, Rossendale
Join us for our April antics and expect the un-‘egg’-spected with some Easter themed crafts and activities. 11am & 1pm, booking required. Recommended for age 6+.

Northern Live: Do I love You
2024-04-05 19:30 - 22:00 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
The World’s Greatest and most authentic touring Live Band Northern Soul Show. Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits.

Goldilocks and The Three Bears
2024-04-05 15:30 - 17:30 | Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Roll up, Roll up one and all for the Bolton’s Easter pantomime as Ringo the ring boy brings Circus Wonderland to the village of Boltondale. Starring panto favourites Rebecca Lake as Goldilocks and Andrew Curphey as Ringo.

ROBIN HOOD
2024-04-05 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Prepare yourself for an all-singing, all-dancing, laugh a minute ride through the fun and frolics of panto land. Star cast to be announced! 2pm & 6pm. £16/£18.

Diane’s Deli: A Tale from Paradise Heights
2024-04-04 19:30 - 2024-04-06 22:00 | The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Diane’s Deli, from the award winning writer/director of The Haunting of Blaine Manor, written and Directed by Joe O’Byrne.

Murder On The Nile - Agatha Christie
2024-04-03 19:30 - 2024-04-06 22:00 | Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
Presented by Preston Drama Club. Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile.

‘Saving Amy’ A talk by Eric Watkiss
2024-04-03 19:00 | The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
Amy Johnson was a pioneering English pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia. Free for members, £5 for public.

Alan Titchmarsh - Earth Man
2024-04-02 19:30 - 22:00 | King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
Alan Titchmarsh chats about his life as a gardener, writer, broadcaster, novelist and poet. £20, meet and greet £38.75.

Ormskirk VeganFest 2024
2024-04-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Ormskirk Town Centre, Moor Street, Ormskirk
Celebrating a plant based life.. Amazing foods, drink & handmade items made with no animal bi-product. Enjoy a day savouring fabulous food! Free entry and parking.

Soul Train
2024-03-31 19:00 | Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Harking back to the wonderful days when the dance floor was king, performers deliver a fun presentation of 60s and 70s soul classics. Great atmosphere – wonderful memories and always a fun night out!

ROH Live: Madama Butterfly
2024-03-31 14:00 - 17:00 | Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Live Broadcast, Cinema – Puccini’s devastating tragedy about a young geisha who falls in love with an American naval officer. £11.00 – £17.00.

Beyond The Barricade
2024-03-30 19:30 - 22:00 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables and delivers over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, ending of course with a stunning finale from Les Mis.

Nearly Elton - The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John
2024-03-30 19:30 | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time. Starring Lee Brady as Elton and an outstanding full live band.

Emmanuel Sonubi – Curriculum Vitae
2024-03-30 19:00 - 22:00 | The Chapel, St Helens Road, Ormskirk
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Emmanuel Sonubi presents a whistle stop tour through the jobs that have led him to become one of the hottest stand-ups on the circuit in the brand-new show, Curriculum Vitae.

Easter in Colne 2024
2024-03-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Colne Town Centre, Colne
Easter in Colne returns on Sat 30th March 2024, we have a fantastic day in store for you filled with lots of family friendly fun including free face painting, free donkey rides, free easter egg hunt, free visit from the Easter Bunny, funfair rides plus so much more! A great family day out.

Supreme Queen
2024-03-29 19:30 - 22:00 | Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Scott Maleys’ incredible vocal and visual resemblance to Freddie Mercury has seen Supreme Queen become one of the most respected bands of their genre anywhere on the earth today.

Top Secret -The Magic of Science
2024-03-29 14:30 | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Top Secret is fun and entertaining for the whole family to enjoy along with inspiring and educating every young budding magician and scientist. Adult £13.50, child £11.50, family £31.50.

Guided walks - Calvary on Good Friday
2024-03-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Ilkley Manor House, Ilkley
Meet Barbara Walker at 11am at Ilkley Manor House for a gentle circular walk on field and woodland paths and along country lanes, Calling at Calvary and returning via Middleton Woods. 3.5 miles. Packed lunch required. Free.

INTERNATIONAL JOUSTING TOURNAMENT
2024-03-29 - 2024-04-01 | Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive,, Leeds
Teams from the United Kingdom, France and Italy will compete for honour and trophies in this spectacular live sporting event from medieval times. The museum opens at 10am and there are 2 tournament shows per day starting at 11am and 2pm, featuring knights and horses, plus plenty of pomp and pageantry. £5 – £20.

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
2024-03-28 19:45 | King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
The Ultimate Tribute. The show will take you for one special evening, back to where it began. A musical journey celebrating 50 years of some of the greatest songs ever written. £30.75 – £34.75.

Can't Go Back - A 'proper' Yorkshire Musical
2024-03-28 19:30 - 2024-03-30 22:00 | Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Described as Victoria Wood meets Phoenix Nights, Can’t Go Back is an all-singing, all- dancing new musical with a cast of fantastic characters and a collection of hilarious original songs.

Go Your Own Way – The Fleetwood Mac Legacy
2024-03-28 19:30 - 2024-03-29 22:00 | The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NL
Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac.
