FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
Lancaster Maritime Museum St George’s Quay, LaqncasterFLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
Lancaster Maritime Museum St George’s Quay, LaqncasterFLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
Lancaster Maritime Museum St George’s Quay, LaqncasterMasterclass: Special Effects Make-Up with Rebecca Cawthra
Lawrence Batley Theatre Queen's Square, Queen St, HuddersfieldFLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
Lancaster Maritime Museum St George’s Quay, LaqncasterFLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
Lancaster Maritime Museum St George’s Quay, LaqncasterFLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
Lancaster Maritime Museum St George’s Quay, LaqncasterGoofus Theatre presents ‘Me, the Snow and Old Man Crow’
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleFLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
Lancaster Maritime Museum St George’s Quay, LaqncasterWeek of Events
Oliver!
Oliver!
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, Oliver! follows the story of a small boy with a big heart as he journeys from a desolate workhouse to the paved streets of Victorian London in search of love and a place to call home. Various times & prices.
Leeds Industrial Museum
Leeds Industrial Museum
Industrial heritage with collections of textile machinery, railway equipment and heavy engineering. Learn about the industrial heritage of Leeds, the city of 1000 trades, in the Grade II* listed Armley Mills. Open Tues - Fri 10am - 5pm. Sat & Sun 12pm - 5pm. Free.
Cinderella
Cinderella
Billy Pearce, as the loveable Buttons, Emmerdale star Samantha Giles as The Wicked Stepmother and celebrity baker and Strictly Come Dancing finalist John Whaite as Dandini. Dale Mathurin will play Prince Charming and Yorkshire local Sarah Pearson will perform as the title role of Cinderella. Various times & prices.
Ruby Tingle – Afterlife Exhibition
Ruby Tingle – Afterlife Exhibition
Ruby Tingle presents her new work Afterlife, resurrecting The Whitaker’s off show taxidermy collection as new dioramas in a temporary ‘swamp heaven’. The show draws together installation, works on paper, music, scent and performance to create a multi sensory fantasy wetlands.
FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together. This lovely exhibition showcases our Centenary Flotilla: vessels of all shapes and sizes that feature in our collection. The exhibition has been extended and will run until 32st March 2024. Closed Tues, Wed & Thurs. £3, concs £2, children free.
Jack And The Beanstalk
Jack And The Beanstalk
A pantomime full of Fe, Fi, Fo & Fun!. Don’t miss this year’s spectacular pantomime featuring a superb cast, beautiful scenery, colourful costumes, amazing special effects and lots and lots of laughs!
Bottomless Brunch at The Lawrence
Bottomless Brunch at The Lawrence
Join a bottomless brunch Saturday and enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited drinks. 6th Jan, 3rd Feb & 2nd Mar. 1pm - 2.30pm.
RA/ID ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE
RA/ID ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE
Explore the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds as never before and take part in an immersive game and escape room experience. This innovative escape room experience is suitable for both adults and families with older children. Sat and Sun. 10.20am - 4.20pm. Adult £13, child £11 family £38.
Rapunzel: A modern family pantomime
Rapunzel: A modern family pantomime
Step into a world where hair-raising excitement meets magical moments in All Souls’ sensational production of Rapunzel! Various times & prices.
1917: POETRY AND SHORT FICTION IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA
1917: POETRY AND SHORT FICTION IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA
A 10-week poetry and short fiction course. Course Tutor: Robert Hemmings.
ALADDIN
ALADDIN
Renowned for their high-quality shows, the award-winning Burnley Pantomime Society are set to thrill audiences once again with one of the most popular tales ever told. Packed with comedy, great music, stunning scenery, wonderful costumes, heroes, villains, audience participation and all the excitement that only pantomime can provide. Various times. £12/£14.
L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
The Lowry is named after Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) – an artist who spent much of his life in Salford and whose work is strongly associated with the city. The largest L.S Lowry collection in the world on permanent display. Daily 10-minute L.S.Lowry talks on weekdays at 2pm. Free.
Home I’m Darling – Bingley Little Theatre
Home I’m Darling – Bingley Little Theatre
Home I’m Darling’s writer, Laura Wade, is an award-winning playwright with productions for the stage and films including The Riot Club.
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
The members of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are back on stage, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M Barrie’s much-loved tale. But will they ever make it to Neverland? 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm.£30 - £45.
The Haunting
The Haunting
Shakespeare said “A sad tale’s best for winter” – today we prefer a scary tale and what better for a winter night than a ghost story based on original works from the pen of Charles Dickens. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £13.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk
This ‘GIANT’ adventure is the pantomime you’ve BEAN waiting for! Join the award-winning LIDOS as they take you on an adventure like no other. It promises to be Fe-Fi-Fo-FUN! Various times & prices.
DANCEWORKS SHOWCASE
DANCEWORKS SHOWCASE
‘Simply The Best’ is The Danceworks Ballet and Theatre School’s ninth spectacular showcase of talent featuring various dance genres including ballet, tap, modern, commercial and contemporary pieces, as well as drama, song and musical theatre ensembles. Various times.
BRITISH HOMING WORLD SHOW OF THE YEAR
BRITISH HOMING WORLD SHOW OF THE YEAR
Located at Blackpool’s renowned Winter Gardens, the show is the largest gathering of pigeon fanciers in the UK. The event attracts over 15,000 visitors to the town every year. Sat £10, Sun £8, weekend ticket £15, under 18s free. 20th - 21st Jan. rpra.org
Charity Model Railway Exhibition
Charity Model Railway Exhibition
Organised by East Lancashire Model Railway Charitable Organisation. Adult £5, child £3, family £12.
GHOST HUNT
GHOST HUNT
Built in 1894 as a meeting place for the town council. This is a very creepy place at night where the sound of screaming has been heard and ringing noises that sound like a servant’s bell. People have noticed things move behind them and seen figures going up and down the stairs. In the basement, the door to the old building attendant’s apartment has been seen to close on its own, giving people a chilling feeling that they are not welcome there.
The Magic of Motown
The Magic of Motown
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines, and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. £31 - £41.
Masterclass: Special Effects Make-Up with Rebecca Cawthra
Masterclass: Special Effects Make-Up with Rebecca Cawthra
After last year’s sold out session, Rebecca Cawthra is back for another interactive workshop! Find out how to make actors look everything from gorgeous to gruesome in this introductory workshop.
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
TOP SECRET – The Magic of Science
TOP SECRET – The Magic of Science
Experience non-stop action-packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination, a fast-moving and colorful magical science show, packed with mystery, suspense and heaps of mess! Adult £13.50, child £11.50, family £31.50.
Martin Kemp – Back to the 80s DJ set
Martin Kemp – Back to the 80s DJ set
The hottest 80s club night is coming back to Bolton - when actor, TV personality and star of Spandau Ballet Martin Kemp will be spinning the biggest and best hits of that decade!
Goofus Theatre presents ‘Me, the Snow and Old Man Crow’
Goofus Theatre presents ‘Me, the Snow and Old Man Crow’
A new non-verbal theatre experience for all to enjoy with clowning, puppetry, soundtrack and encounters, ‘Me, the Snow and Old Man Crow’ will take you on a fantastical journey where magic, nonsense, heart and play abound and all is possible!
St Cecilia Orchestra – The Magic of Music
St Cecilia Orchestra – The Magic of Music
Hold on to your seats and let St Cecilia Orchestra take you on a magical, musical journey in a family-friendly programme filled with fun (and a few vacuum cleaners)! With local children’s choirs and in association with Ripon Cathedral. Under 18’s Free of charge.
Dirty Dusting
Dirty Dusting
Written by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood, this production is directed by Leah Bell who injects this hilarious play with a fresh and lively approach coupled with her own unique comedic style.
The Swing Commanders
The Swing Commanders
The Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, 50’s Jump Jazz and more! £11.50 - £13.50.