Northern Life Magazine

Justin Moorhouse - The Greatest Performance of My Life
2025-03-14 19:30 (Europe/London) | Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
After a successful and extensively extended tour of his 2022 show Stretch and Think he’s back on the road with this new show – The Greatest Performance of My Life. It’s funny and interesting, and perhaps there’s a little bit that warms the soul, too.

JAZZ CLUB: THE GELATOS
2025-03-13 19:00 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Jazz Club is back with Front Room favourites The Gelatos! This high-energy trio never fails to put a smile on every audience member’s face as they play their masterful mix of tunes guaranteed to get you dancing in your seat.

Mother’s Day Heritage Tour and Afternoon Tea
2025-03-13 14:00 - 16:30 | The Grand Theatre Blackpool
This Mother’s Day, treat the special woman in your life to a truly unique celebration. Immerse yourselves in the rich history and timeless elegance of Blackpool’s iconic Grand Theatre with our exclusive Theatre Tours, followed by a sumptuous Afternoon Tea on the Stage.

The Big Grand Comedy Show
2025-03-08 20:00 | The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NL
Join Preston’s very own funny man MC Tony Vino as he brings to the stage the most celebrated acts in UK comedy, performing cutting edge stand-up for a night of unforgettable hilarity.

An Evening of Burlesque
2025-03-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation. And, it’s bigger than ever.

Harry Hill: New Bits & Greatest Hits
2025-03-06 19:30 | City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
Join me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 glorious years of fun, laughter and low-level disruption.

Jimi – The Legend Lives On
2025-03-06 19:30 | The Muni Theatre, Colne, BB8 0AE
This is the show ALL HENDRIX fans have been waiting for… Starring John Campbell, widely regarded as the worlds best Jimi Hendrix tribute artist and featuring his all-star band.

Calamity Jane - Musical Comedy
2025-03-04 - 2025-03-08 | Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award winning West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables). 7.30pm Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £30 – £67.

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
2025-03-02 19:30 | City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
This breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California, Barking to Bangkok, and Swindon to Sweden, and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. £23 – £25.

HOWLIN' RIC & THE ROCKETEERS
2025-02-28 19:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
Leeds-based Howlin’ Ric & the Rocketeers play vibrant and authentic rock and roll, roving from raucous rhythm and blues right through to dreamy popcorn love songs. Wailing vocals, virtuosic sax and biting, grooving guitar will have the audience bouncing, swinging and sweating from start to finish.

Do I Love You ?
2025-02-28 - 2025-03-01 | St. George’s Hall, Bradford
Join twenty-somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this hilarious comedy as they develop a love for, and the people involved with, Northern Soul. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm.

KATHERINE PRIDDY
2025-02-26 20:00 | Pocklington Arts Centre, York
The Pendulum Swing was greeted with critical acclaim in the press as it landed at #1 in the official UK Folk Charts.

The Take That Experience
2025-02-26 19:30 | The Muni Theatre, Colne, BB8 0AE
With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’.

GRAINNE DUFFY
2025-02-24 19:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
The release of “Test of Time” and the accompanying official video to the title song further marked the development in a short time of Duffy’s reputation in the U.K. During 2012 she became an artist in high demand on the summer festival circuit in UK and began extensively touring in England.

MONTHLY PUB MEET AT THE SCARBROUGH HOTEL
2025-02-22 19:30 | The Scarborough Hotel, Leeds
Take A Hike’s monthly social pub meeting for members and newcomers.

Defying Gravity-West End Women
2025-02-22 19:30 | St. George’s Hall, Bradford
Defying Gravity – West End Women is a celebration of women who have made their mark on the West End Stage. Featuring the best loved songs from the West End and Broadway, performed by a cast of incredible vocalists and an all female band. £26.75 – £32.75.

THE REAL PEOPLE
2025-02-22 19:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
The Real People, or “The Realies” as they are known to their fans, formed in 1987 and over the following four years were as pivotal as The La’s and The Stone Roses in reinventing rock & roll, after the synth-led new wave music which had dominated the 80s.

AN EVENING WITH JIMMY WHITE, KEN DOHERTY & JOHN VIRGO
2025-02-21 19:30 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
A snooker-themed evening hosted by John Virgo, featuring Ken Doherty and Jimmy White with an exclusive trick shot masterclass.

JAY LEWIS
2025-02-21 19:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
At age 8, James picked up his first guitar and embarked on a lifelong journey in music. Self-taught, honing his craft through countless hours of listening to the likes of Hendrix, Zeppelin, Floyd, Nick Drake, and many more.

BAYLIGHT '25
2025-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Morecambe Promenade, Marine Road Central, Morecambe
A free two-day light art trail featuring fun light artworks, hands-on activities, and an exciting parade to kick off the festival.

Town and Country
2025-02-21 - 2025-02-22 | Northlight Art Studios, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge
Light, mood and moments captured by two local photographers.
Fri 21st Feb – Opening Night 7pm to 9pm
Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd Feb 11am to 5pm
Will Lake
It’s the overall mood of an everyday scene that really catches my eye, and I love to capture natural light – or the lack of it. I shoot on the move and keep things simple and naturalistic, preferring not to use a tripod or filters and doing little or no processing once the image is taken.
John Linney
I photograph both landscape and towns/streets. I’m as interested in a stunning view as I am a person or townscape captured in a moment. Light, form and movement shape my photography. This collection is based on my street, urban, human work.

THE ALAN HULL SONGBOOK
2025-02-20 19:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
When Alan Hull, frontman and songwriter of legendary band Lindisfarne, died, his widow, Pat asked their son-in-law Dave Hull-Denholm to sort through Alan’s home studio. Dave discovered dozens of demo tapes of previously unheard material.

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
2025-02-19 19:30 | Barbican, York
The 2025 Banff Mountain Film Festival stars top athletes and explorers with breathtaking films of extreme expeditions and stunning landscapes.

TAYLORMANIA: TAYLOR SWIFT ERAS ULTIMATE TRIBUTE
2025-02-18 19:30 | The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
Katy Ellis, a self-obsessed ‘Swiftie’, with an incredible live band and dancers, will deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor experience. The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm.

SING THE MUSICALS
2025-02-18 19:30 | The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
The first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time performed by a sensational live band and character singers, a giant screen with singalong lyrics make this the must-see show of 2024/25.

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE
2025-02-18 15:00 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
The UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!

Megaslam Wrestling
2025-02-17 19:30 | The Muni Theatre, Colne, BB8 0AE
Experience the Magic of Megaslam in our all-new 2025 show featuring the biggest names from Team Nasty battling it out with Team Megaslam in a one-night tournament to crown the undisputed winner. Adult £17, child £12, family £47.

AN AUDIENCE WITH SIR BRADLEY WIGGINS
2025-02-16 19:30 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Sir Bradley Wiggins shares tales of his career as a professional cyclist.

THE FORTUNES
2025-02-16 19:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
The Fortunes has members of The Dakotas and Marmalade within their Ranks. Eddie Mooney Fronted The Dakotas for years as well as being in Billy J Kramer’s Band. Both The Dakotas and Billy J Kramer played many times at The Cavern.

Teach Rex LIVE!!
2025-02-16 | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures that have ever roamed our planet. 11am & 1.30pm. £13.50. Family £46.
