What's On In Lancashire
What’s on June
Theatre and Concerts
Until 7th June DICK BARTON SPECIAL AGENT Plenty of songs, spies and silliness in this rapid-fire, tounge-in-cheek return of one of Britain’s most British of secret agents at The Coliseum Theatre, Oldham. 0161 624 2829
Until 21st June IF I WERE YOU Comedy by Alan Ayckbourn at The Library Theatre, Manchester. 0161 236 7110
Until 21st June THE REVENGER’S TRAGEDY By Thomas Middleton at The Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. 0161 833 9833
2nd-7th COME ON, JEEVES The wonderfully funny comedy by P.G. Woodhouse and Guy Bolton comes to The Grand Theatre, Blackpool. 01253 290190
3rd-8th SINATRA Frank Sinatra, captured at the peak of his career, singing many of his greatest and best loved songs in some rare and never-seen-before footage from the Sinatra archives. A mix of cinema and live performance with state-of-the-art technology allowing the cast to blend seamlessly in and out of the footage. The Palace Theatre, Manchester. 0844 847 2275
5th-28th JUST A GIGOLO This new musical, written especially for the Octagon Theatre’s 40th Anniversary season, takes you on a journey through the backstreets of Bolton to the downtown magic of New Orleans. The Octagon Theatre, Bolton. 01204 520661
10th-14th HELLO, DOLLY! Blackpool and Fylde Light Opera Company present this popular musical at The Grand Theatre, Blackpool. 01253 290190
14th-21st FILUMENA This spaghetti comedy with a dash of sauce brings marriage, Italian-style to Bolton Little Theatre. 01204 334400
16th-21st THE NAKED TRUTH A witty play about sisterhood from the writer of smash-hit Girls Night Out. Starring Lisa Riley, Julie Buckfield, Gemma Wardle, Samantha Seager, Jayne Tunnicliffe and introducing Lucy Rusedski at the Blackpool Grand Theatre. 01253 290190
18th-21st HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Students from Preston College’s Performing Arts Department present their version of this popular Disney movie at The Charter Theatre, Preston. 0845 344 2012
18th-28th STEPPING OUT Comedy following a beginner’s weekly tapdancing class at Wigan Little Theatre. 01942 242561
19th-20th THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Outdoor theatre production by Dean Taylor Productions at Haigh Hall, Wigan. 01772 466256
19th-July 12th PERFECT PITCH Jon Godber’s caravan comedy comes to The Coliseum Theatre, Oldham. 0161 624 2829
23rd-28th SEE HOW THEY RUN Jeffrey Holland (Hi-De-Hi), Fraser Hines (Emmerdale) and Guy Siner (Allo Allo) star in this classic wartime farce at The Grand Theatre, Blackpool. 01253 290190
24th-25th PRIMATE CHANGE Cardinal Newman College Limelights Theatre Company present a fun-filled swinging feast for all the family at The Charter Theatre, Preston. 0845 344 2012
25th-26th THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Outdoor theatre production of the Shakespeare classic by Dean Taylor Productions at Rossall School, Fleetwood. 01772 466256
25th-28th SALAD DAYS Preston Drama Club present this musical by Julian Slade at The Playhouse Theatre, Preston. 01772 252288
25th-Aug 2nd HAY FEVER Noel Coward classic at The Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. 0161 833 9833
Concerts
Until 1st June SOUTHPORT INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL More than 60 concerts in various locations from intimate cocktail bars to Southport Theatre and Convention Centre. Full programme available from www.southportjazz.com
3rd BATTLE OF THE ORGANS Two of the finest organists in the UK, Wayne Marshall and David Briggs, square up to each other to present a programme based around the Hall’s £1.4m Marcussen pipe organ and a Rodgers Trillium Masterpiece electronic organ. The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. 0161 907 9000
7th BRASS AND VOICES Bolton Choral Union and Besses O’th’Barn Band with Claire Moore perform at Bolton Victoria Hall. 01204 591563, www.boltonchoral.org.uk
15th THE BEST OF RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN Carl Davis kicks off the Halle’s Summer Promenade concerts with this concert featuring excerpts from Oklahoma, Carousel, South Pacific and The King and I. The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. 0161 907 9000
17th WYRE HOME ORGAN SOCIETY CONCERT At Thornton Sports and Social Club. 01253 822424
27th MORECAMBE BRASS BAND CONCERT At Lancaster Castle. 01524 64998
DANCE
11th-15th THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE Imperial Ice Stars bring this classic fairty tale to Southport Theatre and Convention Centre. Music by Tchaikovsky. 0844 847 2321
22nd IT’S SHOWTIME Zoe Taylor Dance Academy present a musical extravaganza of song and dance at the Empire Theatre, Blackburn. 01254 260657
29th IT’S SHOWTIME Zoe Taylor Dance Academy present a musical extravaganza of song and dance at Darwen Library Theatre. 01254 260657
30th-July 2nd MAGIC OF THE DANCE One of the most popular and spectacular Irish Dance shows comes to The Charter Theatre, Preston. 0845 344 2012
County Days Out
1st-8th BOWLAND FESTIVAL Celebrating the birds, wildlife, landscapes, heritage and rural life of the Forest of Bowland. For a programme of events call 01484 861148
6th-8th LANCASHIRE GARDEN AND COUNTRY FAIR At Mrs Dowson’s Ice Cream Parlour on the A59, Hawshaw Farm, Clayton le Dale. 08705 168767
7th POULTON FESTIVAL Colourful procession snaking through the centre of Poulton ending at Cottam Hall Playing Fields where there will be a fun fair. 01253 892965
8th RIBBY HALL VILLAGE FETE, WREA GREEN Entertainment includes official opening of The Village Life Store and Café, food and wine tasting, farmers market, pony rides, morris dancing, children’s activities and much more. 0800 085 1717
14th-15th SCORTON VINTAGE AND COUNTRY FAYRE Family show with main ring entertainment, monster trucks, lawn mower racing, steam engines and more at Woodacre Lodge Farm, Scorton. 01995 604142, www.scortonvintageandcountryfayre.co.uk
15th HOGHTON FARMERS’ MARKET Monthly Merchant of Hoghton farmers market with all the best local produce at Hoghton Tower, near Preston. 01254 852986
21st-22nd NORTH WEST MOTOR SHOW Now in its sixth year, this has become established as one of the most popular of its kind in the region with hundreds of vintage, veteran and classic vehicles rolling into Southport. 01704 395510
21st-22nd BELLS AND YELLS WEEKEND Displays of wedding dresses and christening gowns, old and new, with floral decorations at St John’s Church, Crawshawbooth. 01706 229639
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