Arts & Music
Voice of the People
Rainhill Musical Theatre presents Voice of the People – a collection of musical theatre from 1938-2018 including Oklahoma, Chorus Line and The Greatest Showman. Tickets range from £6.50-£8.50, available from www.ticketsource.co.uk.
Burns Night Dinner
Wigan Thistle Society present a Burns Night Dinner of traditional Scottish food, followed by speakers and plenty of dancing. Everyone welcome – tickets £24 or £16 for under-16s, bookable by calling Margaret on 01942 247403.
Burns Night Ceilidh
Enjoy a ceilidh recital with tea and cake afterwards. £5 per person, children go free – call 01257 231360 for more information.
Glass Painting
Join in a relaxed morning creating your own stained glass effect on a 7x5 framed picture. Suitable for all levels of experience, and tutoring will be given. Tickets cost £6 for Oddfellows members or £7 for guests, and can be booked by emailing julie.webster@oddfellows.co.uk.
The Singular Exploits of Sherlock Holmes
The greatest fictional sleuth of all time is brought to life in a high-energy one-man show, featuring a plethora of dashing heroes, villainous rogues and vintage thrills. £20 per person – head to www.hoghtontower.co.uk to book.
Living Together Performance
The Rainhill Garrick Society present their 2019 performance of Alan Ayckbourn’s play ‘Living Together’, a Victorian comic tale of family drama, romance and incompetence. Tickets available from Rainhill Post Office or the Village Hall – call 01744 813429 for details.
Mayor’s Charity Ball
Join the Mayor of Chorley for an evening of music from vocalist Daniella Gallagher, a disco and dinner, plus an auction and special prize draw. All proceeds to the Mayor’s Charity Appeal, tickets £30. Call 01257 515113 or email mayors.secretary@chorley.gov.uk to book.
Flower Power Exhibition
See flower drawings donated by various celebrities, including Jeremy Vine and Joanna Lumley at this fabulous exhibition to raise money for Derian House.
Evening with Royston Vasey
The man behind Roy Chubby Brown presents a candid night of comedy in support of the Daniel Fox Foundation. Tickets cost £26 – to book, call 01744 813822. Over 18s only.
Canvas Bag Workshop
Come and decorate your own canvas bag to celebrate World Book Day using lino printing and drawing. Free drop-in.