Theatre & Film
Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson
The nation’s favourite interviewer relives moments from his remarkable career. In conversation with his son Mike, Parkinson presents a night of reflective and celebratory entertainment. Tickets £26-£33.
Sister Act
Rainhill Musical Theatre Company present Sister Act – the hilarious classic musical about an undercover nun. Tickets cost £9 for adults or £7 concessions, available from Rainhill Post Office or Rainhill Village Hall, or on 07948 908693.
Dementia Voices
A brand new theatre piece examining the lived experience of young onset dementia. Engaging with dementia support groups across Greater Manchester, the play explores the journeys of four people, with a music-making activity and discussion afterwards. Tickets £3 on 01942 834747.
Radio Local
Performance artists Hunt & Darton bring their hyper-local radio show to St. Helens. Get involved and help make the show your own, or listen to the broadcast on WA12 radio.
Johnny Vegas & Friends
Johnny Vegas heads to his last ever show at the Citadel with a number of guests to see the iconic venue go out in style. Proceeds go to the Citadel Charity to support vulnerable people. Tickets £20 on 01744 762300 or from www.citadel.org.uk
Oliver!
The classic musical comes to Buckshaw Village, performed by Buckshaw V.A.M.P! Have a great time singing along to ‘Consider Yourself’ and ‘Food Glorious Food’. Tickets £8 per adult or £6 per child, available at www.buckshawvamp.eventbrite.com
Made in Dagenham
An am-dram production of the big-hearted musical, which is based on real events of the Ford sewing machinists’ strike in 1968. Tickets £12, available from www.wiganlittletheatre.co.uk
Boadicea of Britannia Street
Ormskirk Theatre Company present their latest comedy about four aspiring writers who decide to write a place about the heroic English Queen Boadicea and get more than they can handle! Tickets £10 on www.ormskirktheatrecompany.co.uk
The Adventures of Lord Byron
An outdoor picnic performance of the mad, bad and dangerous to know Lord Byron! Tickets £12 on 01772 466256 or at Scotch Piper Pub in Lydiate.
Singalong a Princess
Bring the kids to meet their favourite princesses for an enchanting evening of singing, dancing and audience interaction. Tickets £7 on 01695 576607 or 07709 766108.