What's going on around the region
THINGS to do and see and places to go over the next few days.
Todmorden
The next Oak over 50s 'Drop-in Friday' will take place at Central Methodist Church on March 19 from 10am until 3pm. Activities include line dancing, Tai Chi, board games, singing, crafts and a new knitting clinic. Tai Chi sessions also take place at Yew Tree Court, Walsden, on Fridays from 9.40am until 10.40am. Chair-based Dru Yoga sessions are held at Roomfield House on Tuesdays from 2-3pm. The final session in the creative writing course will be held on Friday March 19 at 11am. For more information, call 01706 813969.
The next Todmorden Walkabout will take place on Monday March 22, beginning at 11am outside the Acorn Centre and lasting about an hour. New walkers are asked to arrive at 10.45am. For more information, contact walk leader Karen Andrews on 01706 819118 or Louise Castro on 01706 819617.
Hebden Bridge
HX7 Jazz presents Jenni Molloy's Bach Reloaded at the Trades Club tonight (Thursday). Double bassist Jenni Molloy's innovative and original compositions have been inspired by some of Bach's cello suites, solo violin sonatas and 'Inventions for the Piano'. Other events in the coming week include Mental Elf Collective with Tarantism plus DJ Badger on Friday March 19. A Spring clothes swap party on Saturday afternoon, March 20, will be followed by Cabaret Heaven with Simon Munnery and Goronwy Thom later in the evening. For more information, call 01422 845265 or visit www.tradesclub.info.
'The Lovely Bones' is showing at the Picture House from March 19-22. The film centres on Susie Salmon, who was just 14 years-old when she was murdered in December 1973 on her way home from school. Following her death she continues to watch over her earthbound family while her killer remains at large. Also showing in the coming week is 'Astro Boy', 'Youth In Revolt' and 'Nurse, Fighter, Boy'. For more information, call 01422 842807 or visit www.hebdenbridge-picturehouse.co.uk.
'Singing for health and fun' sessions run every Tuesday at Mytholm Meadows, Church Lane, from 1-2pm. No experience is necessary. The classes are free to people aged over 50. Tea and biscuits are served afterwards. For more information, call 01422 330533 or 01422 842093.
The Just Happy To Be Here theatre company are delighted to be calling at Hebden Bridge Little Theatre this weekend to present John Godber's teacher training college comedy I Started With A Kiss. Set in the 1970s, it is staged on March 19 and 20 (7.30pm each night). Tickets are 8 and can be booked by telephoning 07903 854321.
Burnley
Justin Moorhouse, Rob Deering and Ray Peacock will be appearing in The Jester Society Comedy Club at Burnley Mechanics tonight (Thursday). For more information, contact the box office on 01282 664400 or visit www.burnleymechanics.co.uk.
Colne
Colne Orchestral Society return to The Muni on Sunday March 21 with 'Notes from Vienna', a concert full of music by Viennese composers including the Strauss family. For more information, contact the box office on 01282 661234 or visit www.themuni.co.uk.
Halifax
Noddy and friends return to the Victoria Theatre on March 20 and 21 for three performances of ‘Noddy in Toyland’.
The shows will feature many well-loved Toy Town characters. For more information, contact the box office on 01422 351158 or visit www.victoriatheatre.co.uk.
The Orchestra of Square Chapel presents ‘Classical Delights’ on Sunday March 21. The concert programme includes pieces by Mozart, Ravel and Haydn, and will feature guest solo violinist Martyn Jackson. For more information, contact the box office on 01422 349422 or visit www.squarechapel.co.uk.
Halifax All Souls’ Amateur Operatic Society presents ‘Kismet’ at the Playhouse from March 23-27.
The show follows the story of Hajj, the poet of old Baghdad, who goes from beggar to millionaire in a single day. For more information, contact the box office on 01422 365998.
Huddersfield
The Daryl Sherman Trio comes to the Lawrence Batley Theatre on Saturday March 20.
The performance will be a rare opportunity to see and hear Daryl Sherman, one of America’s foremost singer/pianists, put her swinging interpretation on jazz standards. For more information, contact the box office on 01484 430528 or visit www.lawrencebatleytheatre.co.uk.
Bradford
‘Blood Brothers’ runs at the Alhambra Theatre until March 20. Starring Lyn Paul of the New Seekers as Mrs Johnstone, the musical features the songs ‘Marilyn Monroe’ and ‘Tell me it’s not true’. For more information, contact the box office on 01274 432000 or visit www.bradford-theatres.co.uk.
‘We English’, an exhibition by photographer Simon Roberts which resulted from a road trip around England in search of national identity and people at leisure, is on display in Gallery One at the National Media Museum. For more information, contact the box office on 0870 7010200 or visit www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk.
Leeds
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra will be joined by Leeds Festival Chorus for a concert at Leeds Town Hall on Saturday March 20. The programme will include music by Poulenc, Rachmaninov and Stravinsky. For more information, contact the box office on 0113 2243801 or visit www.leedsconcertseason.com.
Olivier award-winning show ‘Defending the Caveman’ arrives at the Grand Theatre on Monday March 22 direct from London’s West End.
The production, which stars actor and comedian Mark Little, is a light-hearted and amusing look at the differences between the sexes.
For more information, contact the box office on 0844 8482705 or visit www.leedsgrandtheatre.com.
Manchester
World-renowned Scottish percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie and pianist Philip Smith will give a recital at the Bridgewater Hall on Friday March 19. There will also be a rare opportunity to hear a waterphone. For more information, contact the box office on 0161 9079000.
‘Whistle Down The Wind’ runs at the Opera House from March 22 until April 3. In the Andrew Lloyd-Webber musical, a 15 year-old girl growing up in America's deep South in the 1950s discovers a mysterious man hiding out in a barn who claims to be Jesus Christ.
For more information, contact the box office on 0161 8281700.
Salford
The Lowry hosts The Hairy Bikers’ Big Night Out on Sunday March 21. The stars of the hit BBC Two show will present an evening of cooking, chatting and laughs. For more information, contact the box office on 0870 7875788 or visit www.thelowry.com.
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Saturday 11 February 2012
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