13 April 2023
Up The Clondy – The Boris Affair
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
So, you thought it was safe to go back to your Solicitors Office? Well think again because the hilarious inhabitants of the wackiest solicitors firm on Earth Groper Knutter and Bezzler of Clondy Place are back and with a vengence as this time there is a monster on the loose and that isn’t just Miss Fosdyke! £11. 7:30 pm. https://prestonplayhouse.co.uk/

13 April 2023 to 15 April 2023
ILKLEY PLAYHOUSE BIENNIAL WRITING FESTIVAL
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
Eight plays by eight different playwrights, all eight minutes long will be presented. This year the theme is about something unusual occurring, hence the title 'Once in a Blue Moon'.  Come along to see high quality performances of the work of rising stars in the world of playwriting.  £10, concs  £5. 13 April 2023 to 15 April 2023. www.ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk

14 April 2023
MARTI PELLOW – PELLOW TALK
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Pellow Talk is a chance to learn all about Martin Pellow, not just as a singer and songwriter with Wet Wet Wet, but as a boy and a man. It’s a chance to understand the DNA of the hits that we’ve listened to and loved over the years. £31.50. 7:30 pm. https://blcgroup.co.uk/

14 April 2023
Re-Take That
Opera House, Winter Gardens , Blackpool
Re-Take That is the ultimate Take That party night, bringing the world’s biggest boy band’s greatest hits to life – live on stage.  £24 - £32. 7:30 pm. https://www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk/

14 April 2023 to 15 April 2023
NORTHERN LIVE
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
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. £25.50. 14 April 2023 to 15 April 2023. https://www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/

15 April 2023
Dinosaur Adventure Live
The Muni Theatre , Colne
The greatest prehistoric  show on earth - 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the adventure?  Join our intrepid Dinosaur Adventurers as we journey to a world of living, breathing, life-like dinosaurs. £13. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. https://www.themuni.co.uk/

15 April 2023
21st Century ABBA
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne
21st Century Abba faithfully recreates all the greatest hits of the Super Swedes, using latest technologies combined with live musicians that will rock your socks off! £15 - £18.     7:30 pm. http://phtheatre.co.uk/

15 April 2023
Comedy night
The Wharf, Foulridge, Colne
Join us for an evening of comedy at The Wharf at Foulridge hosted by Glitzo Events & Productions. Enjoy 3 comedians and an MC taking you through a full night of laughter and fun! £15. 8:00 pm. https://www.datathistle.com/

16 April 2023
Spring Craft Fair
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Come along and enjoy an amazing selection of 30 stalls from local artisan crafters and makers.  Mr Dodd's café will be open serving refreshments, cakes, and specials.  Free entry.   10:00 am to 2:00 pm. https://www.themuni.co.uk/

16 April 2023
Morgan & West: Unbelievable Science
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre, Colne Road, Glusburn
Science and silliness abound for ages seven to 107!  Captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun for all the family science extravaganza! £10/£12. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. https://www.gicac.org.uk/

17 April 2023 to 2 July 2023
craft exhibition 2023
Platform Gallery, Station Road, Clitheroe
The Platform Gallery’s annual exhibition, known for highlighting the wealth of talented craft makers surrounding the Platform Gallery connecting visitors with local contemporary makers and their crafts.     17 April 2023 to 2 July 2023. https://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/

17 April 2023
African Drumming Group
The Open Door Centre, 1 Great George Street, Colne
Our African drumming group is a social inclusive open to all who enjoy bongo and African drumming. Every Mon at 6.45pm. 6:45 am to 8:45 am. https://www.opendoorcentre.org.uk/

17 April 2023
YOGA
Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall, Dotcliffe Road, Kelbrook
Yoga session held every Monday at Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall. Feel free to come along and join us. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. www.kelbrookvillagehall.org.uk

17 April 2023 to 22 April 2023
Quartet
Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge
A play by Ronald Harwood. Quartet is a gently comic and poignant look at the lives of four opera singers in a retirement home. £11/£9. 17 April 2023 to 22 April 2023. https://hblt.co.uk/

18 April 2023
James Ketchell: It’s all Mental
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
‘It’s All Mental’ is record-breaking aviator, adventurer and author James Ketchell’s second UK tour. The only person on the planet to have climbed Everest, cycled around the world AND rowed an ocean, will be sharing his mind-set and the mentality needed to achieve difficult, and what sometimes feel like unattainable, goals. £17.50, concs £14.40. 7:30 pm. https://www.carriageworkstheatre.co.uk/

19 April 2023
KATHYRN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
This popular, multi award-winning husband and wife duo exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary music. £19.50. 7:30 pm. https://www.carriageworkstheatre.co.uk/

20 April 2023
The Bench
The Muni Theatre , Colne
From the award winning writer and director of The Haunting of Blaine Manor Written & directed by Joe O'Byrne.  The Bench - A Tale from Paradise Heights.  A comedy of love, life and loss.  £15, concs £12. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. https://www.themuni.co.uk/

21 April 2023
Gary Stewart’s Graceland
The Grand Theatre, 18 York Street, Clitheroe
Led by the legendary Leeds-based troubadour Gary Stewart (Gary Stewart Band / Hope and Social) and backed his incredible 6-piece band, this spectacular group of musicians come together to recreate Paul Simon’s landmark Graceland album in all its glory. £18. 7:00 pm. https://www.thegrandvenue.co.uk/

21 April 2023
The Magical Music of Harry Potter
St. George’s Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford
The Magical Music of Harry Potter is a unique and enchanting evening where original actors, star soloists, a choir and an orchestra bring the boy wizard’s world to life!  A one-of-a-kind film & music experience.  £ 29.90 - £69.90. 7:30 pm. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

21 April 2023
CARL HUTCHINSON
The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
Hutchinson is back with a brand new show for 2023.   If you’ve seen the Geordie in action before you know exactly what type of amazing night you’re in for.  If you haven’t seen Carl, prepare to be dazzled by the UK comedy scene’s best kept secret. £16. 7:30 pm. https://dukeslancaster.org/

22 April 2023
Rapunzel
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Join Easter panto favourites Wally, Dame Dolly and Fairy Tale as they embark on a quest to break an enchantment that keeps Rapunzel locked away in her tower… 3pm & 7pm. £18 - £21/50. All day. www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

22 April 2023
Guided History Walk
Hurst Green
A guided history walk uncovering the route taken by Oliver Cromwell and the New Model Army through the Hodder Valley on route to fight the Battle of Preston, August 1648.   Dogs on leads allowed.  6 miles. Uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some steeper climbs.  Booking essential. £6, concs £3.  Please contact Nick Burton (All Routes North) email nickburton66@hotmail.com     10:15 am to 2:00 pm.

22 April 2023
Rio Gold
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Rio Gold, the ultimate Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran tribute.  This top five piece band consisting of: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Drums and Sax have a wealth of musical experience. £12. 7:00 pm. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/

22 April 2023
TOTALLY TINA
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast. This breathtaking recreation of a live Tina Turner concert celebrates her golden anniversary. £25. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. https://www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/

22 April 2023
Simply Dylan
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Simply Dylan is as straightforward as the title suggests: no frills, no gimmicks and no pretence. Led by front man John O'Connell, the band delivers a tribute to Bob Dylan celebrating the rich and diverse work of the award-winning artist. £20 - £25. 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm. https://www.themuni.co.uk/

23 April 2023
Rapunzel
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Join your favourites Wally, Dame Dolly and Fairy Tale as they embark on a quest to break an enchantment that keeps Rapunzel locked away in her tower… But the wicked sorceress Gothel has other plans for Rapunzel and her ever-lengthening hair! Will Rapunzel escape? Find out as Anton Benson Productions return to Burnley with their brand-new hair-larlious Easter pantomime adventure for 2023!  1pm & 4.30pm.  £15.50 - £17.50. All day. https://blcgroup.co.uk/

23 April 2023
Tony Parkes Legends V Wright – TV Soap Stars
Clitheroe Football Club, Shawbridge St,, Clitheroe
Celebrity charity event with stars from Emmerdale & Hollyoaks and ex players from Blackburn Rovers & Blackpool. Marc Darcy charity cup. Adult £5.50, child £3.30.       2:00 pm. https://www.ents24.com/

24 April 2023 to 29 April 2023
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story.   7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 - £45. 24 April 2023 to 29 April 2023. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

24 April 2023
THE LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY SHOW
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV Europe’s No.1 multi award winning show " The Legends of American Country " returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country nostalgia. £23.50. 7:30 pm. https://blcgroup.co.uk/

25 April 2023
PILATES AT TRAWDEN COMMUNITY CENTRE
Trawden Community Centre
Pilates class weekly on a Tuesday. Why not come along join in the fun and meet like minded people from our community. Tel: 07763506101. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. www.trawdenforest.com/

26 April 2023
The James Oliver Band
Barnoldswick Music & Art Centre, Rainhall Road, Barnoldswick
James plays blues, rockabilly, rock and country…it's all here in one explosive pickin package'.  Prepare to be blown away. £12.50. 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm. https://www.barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com/

26 April 2023
Test Match Special Live: The Ashes
St. George’s Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford
After a sell-out live tour in 2022, the Test Match Special team are back on the road - and this time, the Ashes are at stake!  Join Jonathan ‘Aggers’ Agnew and Australia bowling legend Glenn McGrath for an evening of stories, memories and predictions ahead of a massive Ashes summer.  £22 - £47. 7:30 pm. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

26 April 2023 to 29 April 2023
Gaslight
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
Gas Light is a psychological thriller, set in the Victorian times, written in 1938 by the British novelist and playwright Patrick Hamilton. Presented by The Hall Players and directed by Maureen Nickson. £11. 26 April 2023 to 29 April 2023. https://prestonplayhouse.co.uk/

27 April 2023
ROH LIVE: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
Everyman Cinema, Holmes Mill, Clitheroe
Servants Figaro and Susanna are filled with excitement on their wedding day, but there’s a hitch: their employer, the Count Almaviva, has dishonourable intentions of his own towards the bride-to-be.  £16 - £21.         6:30 pm. https://www.everymancinema.com/

28 April 2023 to 1 May 2023
Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Festival 2023
The Grand Theatre, 18 York Street, Clitheroe
It showcases the very best of Jazz & Blues in all it's genres and brings together performers from across the world to focus upon Clitheroe. Various venues in Clitheroe. 28 April 2023 to 1 May 2023. https://www.thegrandvenue.co.uk/

29 April 2023 to 30 April 2023
Blackpool Model Tramway Exhibition
Solaris Centre, Harrowside, New south Promenade, Blackpool
Layouts & Displays, Demonstrations, Trade Support, Refreshments available. Sat 29th April 10am - 5pm, Sun 30th April 10am - 4pm. Adults £6, child £4. 29 April 2023 to 30 April 2023.

29 April 2023
OH WHAT A NIGHT!
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
OH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.  £22.50 - £24.50.       8:00 am to 10:00 pm. https://www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/

29 April 2023
One-Day Painting Retreat
1 Hirst |Mill, Hirst Mill Crescent, Saltaire
One-day painting retreat, based in the most picturesque Saltaire location.  Take one day out just for yourself, and fulfil your creativity by applying paint on canvas while indulging in the immediate surroundings of nature.             £120. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. https://saltaireartschool.co.uk/

29 April 2023
BILLY OCEAN
Opera House, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Billy Ocean is Britain’s biggest black recording star, with worldwide record sales of over thirty million and six top ten singles on both sides of the Atlantic. The very best of Billy Ocean performing his favourite hits and fan favourites. £32.75 - £62.         7:00 pm. https://www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk/

29 April 2023
Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra
St. George’s Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford
Bradford Festival Choral Society and Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra bring you a sublime evening of classical masterpieces.  £16.50 - £33. 7:30 pm. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

29 April 2023
The Diana Ross Story: In The Name of Love
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
The World’s premier show in celebration of Diana Ross and The Supremes!  Theatre audiences prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told. £28.25. 7:30 pm. www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

1 May 2023
Super Soap Box Challenge
Bradford City Centre, Various venues, Bradford
Come along on Sunday 1st May 2022 to watch brave soapbox racers hurtle down our huge ramp...  It’ll be a great day out for all the family with continual commentary and all the action visible on large format screens.  As well as the excitement on the course itself, there’ll be a funfair, live music and lots of food and drink concessions to choose from.  Various times. All day. https://www.visitbradford.com/

1 May 2023 to 31 October 2023
THE FORBIDDEN CORNER
The Forbidden Corner, Tupgill Park Estate, Middleham, Leyburn
The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created within a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales A tourist visitor attraction unlike anywhere that you have been before, ideal for the adventurers and those young at heart! Mon - Sat 12pm - 6pm, Sun & bank holidays 10am - 6pm.       1 May 2023 to 31 October 2023. https://www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk/

1 May 2023 to 8 May 2023
Coronation Afternoon Tea
Castle Howard Estate , York
To celebrate this momentous year in history, come along to Castle Howard to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King, with a celebration of all things quintessentially British - A day out at Castle Howard with Afternoon Tea in the Grecian Hall.  Non Member - £55.00 Members - £36.00. 1 May 2023 to 8 May 2023. https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/

1 May 2023 to 31 May 2023
KINGS CORONATION AFTERNOON TEA
BARTON MANOR HOTEL SPA, Garstang Road, Preston
Come and join us celebrate the new King Charles.  Throughout May 2023 come and indulge in a classic British afternoon tea inclusive of a glass of fizz. £22.95. 1 May 2023 to 31 May 2023. https://www.bartonmanorhotel.co.uk/

1 May 2023 to 17 June 2023
Sidor Avoda: From the Kibbutz to the Calendar Girls’ Yorkshire
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Celebrating twenty years since the release of the ‘Calendar Girls’ screenplay, we present a unique exhibition displaying photographs from a reimagined calendar from Israel.  The Sidor Avoda (meaning ‘Work Schedule’) exhibition came about when members of the Shaar-Hagolan Kibbutz, 2600 miles from Craven, saw the 2003 film ‘Calendar Girls’ and started a conversation with a local designer. 1 May 2023 to 17 June 2023. https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/

1 May 2023
Bank Holiday Spectacular
Affinity Lancashire Outlet, Anchorage Road, Fleetwood
Come and marvel at the circus skills of Catch the Clown between 12 and 4pm at Affinity Lancashire in Fleetwood.  There's free face painting, plus you can get your free caricature created too!       12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. https://affinitylancashire.com/

1 May 2023
RVJB Festival Present Swing City Big Band
St. Mary’s Centre, Church Street, Clitheroe
Swing City Big Band will perform their Bond Movies concert, presenting songs and music from some of the 27 Bond movies in a 2 hour show.  Under 25s £5. £12.50. 4:30 pm. https://www.thegrandvenue.co.uk/

1 May 2023 to 6 May 2023
Jack of Diamonds
Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street, Keighley
A comedy by Marcia Cash and Douglas Hughes. Directed by Mike Ellison. £10. 1 May 2023 to 6 May 2023. http://www.keighleyplayhouse.co.uk/

2 May 2023 to 6 May 2023
Peter James’ Wish You Were Dead
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Adapted exclusively for the stage, Wish You Were Dead is the latest thrilling instalment of the Grace series most successful modern day crime stage franchise, since Agatha Christie.  7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £28 - £49. 2 May 2023 to 6 May 2023. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/