Oliver!
2023-11-27 - 2024-01-22 | Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
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
2023-12-05 - 2024-01-30 | Leeds Industrial Museum, Armley Mills, Canal Rd, Leeds
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.

Ruby Tingle - Afterlife Exhibition
2024-01-05 - 2024-03-10 | The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslington Road, Rossendale
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.
2024-01-05 12:00 - 2024-03-31 16:00 (Europe/London) | Lancaster Maritime Museum, St George’s Quay, Laqncaster
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.

Bottomless Brunch at The Lawrence
2024-01-06 - 2024-03-02 | The Lawrence Hotel,, 28 Church Street, Padiham, Burnley
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
2024-01-06 10:20 - 2024-03-31 16:20 | Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive,, Leeds
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.

1917: POETRY AND SHORT FICTION IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA
2024-01-11 10:30 - 2024-03-21 12:00 | Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
A 10-week poetry and short fiction course. Course Tutor: Robert Hemmings.

L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
2024-01-13 - 2024-04-30 | The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford
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.

The Haunting
2024-01-18 - 2024-01-27 | Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
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
2024-01-19 - 2024-01-27 | Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
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.

Waiting for God
2024-01-22 19:30 - 2024-01-27 22:00 | Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street, Keighley
A comedy by Michael Aitkens. At Bayview retirement village, battle-axe extraordinaire Diana Trent conspires with new resident Tom Ballard to give the conniving manager his comeuppance through hilarious conspiracy – with unexpectedly heart warming results. £10, concs £9.

THE TIME MACHINE - A COMEDY
2024-01-23 - 2024-01-27 | The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford
H G Wells’ comic deadly serious masterpiece will never be the same again as this hapless highly skilled group of actors embark on a journey of a lifetime! 8pm. Thurs mat 2.30pm. From £21.

Wilson and Wakeman
2024-01-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Adam Wakeman is best known as the keyboard player with Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath and Damian Wilson is a songwriter and vocalist who has appeared on over 70 separate album releases.

The Three Musketeers
2024-01-24 19:30 - 2024-01-27 22:00 | Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
A comedy adventure by John Nicholson and Le Navet Bete. Presented by The Hall Players.

National Theatre: DEAR ENGLAND (15)
2024-01-25 19:00 | The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold (Judy) directs this spectacular new play.

Madama Butterfly
2024-01-26 19:30 | The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Senbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. £27.50 – £42.50.

CROONERS – THE SHOW
2024-01-26 19:30 | Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street, Harrogate
Packed with personality and humour, Crooners has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers with the outstanding 9-piece The Mini Big Band live on stage.

Art Open 2024 Exhibition
2024-01-27 - 2024-04-13 | Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, Blackburn
We are pleased to announce we will be kicking off our 2024 exhibition programme with our second ever Art Open. This is an open call to all artists, amateur and professional, to get ready to submit their work for what promises to be an exciting and diverse show.

Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair
2024-01-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Victoria Hall, Victoria Road,, Saltaire
Come and enjoy the Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair in the beautiful setting of Victoria Hall, in the heart of the World Heritage Village of Saltaire. Full of original vintage finds and not to be missed! Dedicated to true vintage since December 2007. £3, children free.

Pontefract Model Railway Exhibition
2024-01-27 10:00 - 2024-01-28 16:00 | New College,, Park Lane,, Pontefract
A model railway exhibition hosted by Normanton and Pontefract Model Railway Society. Layouts, trade support, demonstrations, refreshments and disabled access. Adult £10, children free.

A Golden Age - Bolton Symphony
2024-01-27 15:00 | Victoria Hall, Bolton
Matinee concert for all the family from the golden age of Hollywood. Conductor Bean Crick, Leader Anita Levy. Under 19s free.

Roger Davies & His Band
2024-01-27 19:30 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
A great night of live music (along with some laughter) is guaranteed, featuring brand new songs along with a selection of old favourites such as ‘Brighouse On Saturday Night’, ‘The Ghost Of Lily Fogg’, ‘Into The Sun’, ‘Percy Shaw’ and ‘Time Goes By’.

Pinked Floyd
2024-01-27 19:30 | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
The Northwest’s premier Pink Floyd tribute band offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd.

Resurrection: Indie Disco & Rave
2024-01-27 19:30 | Glusburn Community & Arts Centre, Colne Road, Glusburn
All your favourite classic hits of the 80’s 90’s and beyond. A melting pot of Brit Pop, Madchester and fine quality indie tunes punctuated with rave anthems.

The American Four Tops
2024-01-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction’s American Four Tops Show has been travelling internationally bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences.

Jean Genie – The best of David Bowie
2024-01-27 20:00 | The Met, Market Street, Bury
Jean Genie performs all of David Bowie’s greatest hits.

Blackburn Soul Night
2024-01-27 20:30 | King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
Annual return for the ever popular Soul Night. Featuring two rooms of music: Northern in the concert hall and classic and modern in the windsor suite.

A Beautiful Noise – music and tribute to Neil Diamond
2024-01-28 19:30 | Lancaster Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster
Fisher Stevens celebrates the music and tribute to Neil Diamond.
