21 March
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr will be back in Bradford with an extension to his current tour, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny. £37.75. 7:00 pm. www.bradford-theatres.co.uk

21 March
Country Hits Live
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
Performed by a cast of multi-award-winning musicians and singers, prepare be taken back through the history of country music featuring songs from Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks right through to Taylor Swift and Luke Combs. £29 - £34. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

21 March
COLDPLACE
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Coldplace  - 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. £28.50. 7:30 pm. https://blcgroup.co.uk/

21 March
Brain Tumour Charity Fundraiser
Colne Legion Club, Keighley Road, Colne
Evening fundraiser with LA BAMBA BAND and pie and peas supper, lucky ticket number and grand raffle. Supper at 9.15 pm. Tickets on sale now at £10. £10.00. 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm.

21 March to 24 March
Death By Fatal Murder
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
A comedy by Peter Gordon, presented by Preston Drama Club. £11/£12. 21 March to 24 March. prestonplayhouse.co.uk

22 March
Pinsuti Chamber Choir
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Pinsuti Chamber Choir is delighted to return to Skipton Town Hall with an evening of inspiring music to feed the soul, and to celebrate the beauty of nature. Under 18s free. £15. 7:30 pm. skiptontownhall.co.uk

22 March
Abba Sensation
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
Immerse yourself in the authentic Abba  experience. Sensation will transport you back to the golden days of ABBA, with stunning harmonies, costumes, choreography and a sprinkling of light-hearted humour. £18/£20. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. prestonplayhouse.co.uk

25 March to 29 March
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Leeds Grand Theatre – starring Joe McElderry as Pharaoh! 7.30pm, Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. £27 - £71. 25 March to 29 March. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

25 March to 29 March
Little Women
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Anne-Marie Casey’s masterful new adaptation of Little Women that breathes new life into one of the best loved novels of all time. 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 - £39.50. 25 March to 29 March. .blackpoolgrand.co.uk

25 March
Skipton Music Presents: Kosmos Ensemble
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
For this concert the group have crafted a unique programme inspired by music from all around the globe. £25, under 30yr £10, under 19yr £2.     7:30 pm. skiptontownhall.co.uk

25 March
Aled Jones – Full Circle
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you’ve never heard him before. He was the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice. Selling over seven million albums, Aled was the original, classical crossover star. £31. 7:30 pm. lowtherpavilion.co.uk

26 March
HECK
The Muni Theatre , Colne
COME VISIT US £5. All day.

26 March
An Evening with Paul Merson with host Talksports Perry Groves
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
An Evening with Paul Merson, as the football star discusses his illustrious career with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth and England. Merson will open up about his experiences both on and off the pitch, his addictions, his media career and so much more. £30. 7:30 pm. https://lancastergrand.co.uk/

28 March
The Rocket Man – A tribute to Elton John
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
This is the world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon. The Rocket Man and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits. £28.00. 7:30 pm. https://lancastergrand.co.uk/

28 March
Bootleg Eagles
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
The Bootleg Eagles take their audience on a powerful journey through the band's career, from their country-rock roots to global chart-toppers. £20/£22. 7:30 pm. halifaxplayhouse.org.uk

28 March
The Name of the Dame
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Written by author & actor Adam Perrott and comic & improviser, Kate McCabe, this hour-long, gut-busting play is now touring the UK after an enthusiastically received run at The Edinburgh Fringe 2023. £12. 7:30 pm. skiptontownhall.co.uk

29 March
THE INVISIBLE MAN – A gothic theatre
Heskin Hall, Wood Lane, Chorley
The Invisible Man – A gothic theatre . Ingenious, Invisible,  Insane. One of the greatest science fiction tales of all time is adapted by Don’t Go Into The Cellar! Based on the classic H.G. Wells Novella. All day. https://heskinhall.com/

29 March to 6 April
Exhibition – Ilkley Art Club
Ilkley Manor House,, Castle Yard, Ilkley
Ilkley Art Club is an inclusive and welcoming group whose members have varying styles and approaches to their art, enjoying practical sessions, including working from the figure, lectures, discussions and demonstrations. Exhibition Sat & Sun. Free. 29 March to 6 April. www.ilkleymanorhouse.org

29 March
Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra & Bfd Festival Choral Society
St. George’s Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford
Bradford Festival Choral Society, in collaboration with the Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra, presents a dramatic and diverse concert - promising to captivate audiences with its blend of contemporary and classical masterpieces. Carl Orff's iconic Carmina Burana, Reena Esmail's This Love Between Us. £17.75 - £35.75. 7:30 pm. www.bradford-theatres.co.uk

29 March
Oasiz Tribute Band
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of (What’s the story) Morning Glory, OASIZ are embarking on a 2025 UK tour and this is your chance to see them in top form. £25. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. https://www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/

31 March
Mark Smith: The Story of the Victoria Cross
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
Witness Mark’s extensive knowledge live as he explores and details the instigation of the Victoria Cross, expels some of the myths, and presents some of the breathtaking stories of those men who have been awarded this country’s highest award for bravery. £29.50. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

31 March to 1 April
CHRIS MCCAUSLAND: YONKS!
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Comedy - You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. 31 March to 1 April. blcgroup.co.uk

1 April to 4 April
My Fair Lady
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
My Fair Lady is a beautiful musical based on George Bernard Shaw’s play, Pygmalion. Presented by All Souls' Operatic Society. 7.15pm. Sat mat 2.15pm. 1 April to 4 April. http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/

2 April to 5 April
Day Of Reckoning
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
Comedy drama by Pam Valentine. £12, concs. £11. 2 April to 5 April. www.prestonplayhouse.co.uk

3 April
21st Century Tennessee
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
The ultimate must-see modern day country show, combining all your favourite contemporary artists and hits into one phenomenal live show. £27. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. blcgroup.co.uk

3 April to 5 April
BOUNCERS & SHAKERS
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
Lancaster Footlights Presents: Bouncers & Shakers by John Godber and Jane Thornton. £12.50. 3 April to 5 April. https://lancastergrand.co.uk/

4 April
Talk on The Civil Wars in Lancashire 1642 to 1651
Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley Road, Padiham
This talk is an in depth look at one of the most turbulent times in English History- the Civil Wars of the 1640s, with a focus on events in Lancashire and their wider effects. £10 Booking essential (includes refreshments and admission to the Hall).           1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. lancashire.gov.uk

4 April
Harry Baker: Wonderful
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
After a sellout Edinburgh Fringe Run and subsequent 40-date UK Tour, World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is back with a brand new show celebrating the wonder that is being alive. £15, concs £12. 7:30 pm. https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/

4 April
Walk Like A Man
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Walk Like A Man is the ultimate celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, recreating the iconic powerful falsetto with perfection. £26.50. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. https://www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/

5 April
Woof Shack
Happa, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley
Bring your dogs to this free, social event, to enjoy a talk by Alan Cope from Ginger Pig Pet Services. Talk on predatory motor pattern and Premack principle. Understand your dog's natural drive and how to work with it, not against it. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. https://www.happa.org.uk

5 April
The Choral Pilgrimage 2025
Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn
In an age of resurgent conflict and frenetic demands on our attention, the 2025 Choral Pilgrimage: Angel of Peace offers a slice of tranquility in many forms courtesy of luminous, purifying music traversing six centuries. £10. 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. visitlancashire.com

5 April
Haworth Haddock
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Station Road, Haworth
The Haworth Haddock returns for 2025, serving the best local Fish & Chips while travelling through the Worth Valley behind a steam locomotive. For full details about this special train, and what is included in the price of your ticket, please visit the Haworth Haddock page on our main website. Adult £31, child £20. 7:15 pm to 11:00 pm. kwvr.co.uk

5 April
The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience
The Muni Theatre , Colne
In a show that has been described as “absolutely amazing” and “truly authentic”, take a trip down memory lane as you re-live the story lines and all the brilliant music of both classic films of The Commitments and the The Blues Brothers in a full live-band experience, where Chicago Blues meets Dublin Soul. £26, concs £22. 7:30 pm. https://www.themuni.co.uk

5 April
The Yorkshire Gypsy Swing Collective
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
The Yorkshire Gypsy Swing Collective! feature some of the region’s hottest gypsy jazz and swing players live at the Ilkley Playhouse. £15. 7:30 pm. ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk

6 April
Prince, Princess and Dragon Day
Happa, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley
An epic adventure in a world filled with fire and legends. Prepare for tales of bravery and magic. Dress up and enter the fancy dress competition, meet the mythical dragon in the Dragon Show and then have your face painted or get a glitter tattoo, also enjoy crown or sword making in the activity room. £15. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. https://www.happa.org.uk

7 April to 12 April
Breathing Corpses – A dark comedy by Laura Wade
Bingley Little Theatre, Bingley Arts Centre, Bingley
This black comedy opens with a hotel chambermaid’s discovery of a dead body; and, as the play tracks back in time, each scene explains its predecessor. £12. 7 April to 12 April. bingleyartscentre.co.uk

8 April to 12 April
Six – Musical
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. Vaious times and prices. 8 April to 12 April. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

8 April to 12 April
Handbagged
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
The Iron Lady vs. The Crown: It’s a handbag-off for the ages! Moira Buffini’s clever and fiercely funny comedy is a fly-on-the-wall look at what might have happened when Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher came face-to-face in the privacy of the palace. 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 - £43. 8 April to 12 April. blackpoolgrand.co.uk

8 April
Easter Half Term Family Activities
Bradford Cathedral, 1 Stott Hill, Bradford
Families are invited to enjoy a variety of free activities during the Easter holiday, including crafts, colouring, trails, quizzes, and plenty of fun for all ages. 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm. Family-friendly guided tours will be held at 11am, and 2pm, or visitors can explore the Cathedral on their own with a self-guided tour. All day.

9 April
The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St, Bury
One return trip from Bury to Rawtenstall hauled by a genuine heritage (and spell) powered train. An approximately hour and a half wizarding experience with the region’s most pre-eminent enchanters. Wizard themed activities. Ages  5yr - 12yr but anyone is welcome. £20/£17.50. All day. eastlancsrailway.org.uk

9 April
PINOCCHIO
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Join Pinocchio as he sets off on his adventure to Fantasy Island, where he hopes to learn right from wrong and fulfil his dreams of becoming a real boy. 2pm & 6pm. £18, concs £16.         All day. blcgroup.co.uk

9 April
Wood Owl and the Box of Wonders + Accompanying Puppet-making Workshop
The Muni Theatre , Colne
A beautiful new Hoglets play for pre- and primary-aged children. Featuring beautiful handmade puppets, original songs and music and an age-old message that the love we show to others comes back to us in time. £10. 10:30 am to 10:30 pm. https://www.themuni.co.uk/

9 April to 12 April
Chicago: Teen Edition
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne
Stage Door Youth Theatre present Chicago. Adults: £15, Concessions: £12. 9 April to 12 April. pendlehippodrome.com

10 April
Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
Experience the ultimate tribute to Whitney’s remarkable musical repertoire in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band. £22. 7:30 pm. https://lancastergrand.co.uk/

11 April
Echoes Of The North
Victoria Hall, Saltaire , Shipley
Echoes of the North: Four Chapters in Time captures the North as it’s rarely seen today. Drawn from over 100 fragments of archive film, this evocative silent movie takes audiences down the highways and byways of Northern life in the early 20th century – our communities and industries, our villages and cities, and the landmark moments that defined our lives,  with BD1 Brass leading a musical and cinematic celebration of Northern England. £10. 7:30 pm.

11 April
The UK Pink Floyd Experience
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Celebrating 50 years since the release of the ‘Wish You Were Here’ album, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live – featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and more than two hours of incredible music £26.50. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. https://www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/

11 April
Made In Motor City
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
The Made In Motor City performance recreates the classic music and sounds of Motown hits from the 1960s/1970s. The show is dedicated to recreating the Sounds of Detroit (Motor City), fronted by the incredible talents of the bands three female vocalists, Alex Schofield, Loise Leather and Kerry-Jo Reed. £18, concs £16. 7:45 pm to 9:45 pm. www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk

12 April
National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove (Screening)
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. 2pm & 7pm. £20.50. All day. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

12 April
The Enchanted Princess Ball
The Muni Theatre , Colne
This Royal Princess Extravaganza is a fast paced, high energy and engaging musical toe tapping adventure that is perfect for the whole family featuring stunning sets, sparkling costumes and lots of songs, dance, laughs and audience participation! Fancy Dress to this show is highly encouraged. £20, concs £18. 1:00 pm. www.themuni.co.uk

12 April
Far from the Madding Crowd
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
Capricious, independent and beautiful Bathsheba Everdene inherits and manages her uncle’s farm. She is courted by three infatuated suitors: an honest, loyal and capable shepherd; a womanising and charming Sergeant; and a lonely, wealthy farmer. Who will she choose? If any of them? £21.50. 7:30 pm. bwdvenues.com