What's on around the region
THINGS to see and do and places to go around the region over the next few days.
Todmorden
The next Oak over 50s 'Drop-in Friday' will take place at Central Methodist Church on March 12 from 10am until 2.30pm. 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 creative writing course continues at Central Methodist Church on Friday March 12 at 11am. For more information, call 01706 813969.
Todmorden Natural History Society's winter series of illustrated talks continues on Saturday March 13. Rosemary Cox, from York, will speak about "A Greek Odyssey" at Central Methodist Church at 7.15pm.
The next Todmorden Walkabout will take place on Sunday March 14, starting at 11.15am outside Morrison's main entrance and lasting about two hours. New walkers are asked to arrive at 11am. For more information, contact walk leader Karen Andrews on 01706 819118 or Louise Castro on 01706 819617.
Hebden Bridge
Saxophonist Andy Sheppard and guitarist John Parricelli are Steve Tilston's guests in the latest instalment of his Trades Roots series at the Trades Club tonight (Thursday). Together Andy and John recorded the acclaimed album PS. Other events in the coming week include Team Modeliste on Friday March 12 and A barn dance with attitude featuring the Last Chance Saloon Band on Saturday March 13. For more information, call 01422 845265 or visit www.tradesclub.info.
Svarte Greiner, the Ithaca Trio, Jednota and Relmic Statute will perform at the Ambient Experimental Show at the Hole in t'wall tonight (Thursday) at 8pm.
'Astro Boy' is showing at the Picture House from March 13-14. Set in futuristic Metro City, the animated film is about a young robot with incredible powers. Also showing in the coming week is 'Sherlock Holmes', 'The Last Station' and 'Precious'. For more information, call 01422 842807 or visit www.hebdenbridge-picturehouse.co.uk.
The final session in the 'Six weeks of meditation and mindfulness' course at Hope Baptist Church will take place on Sunday March 14 at 6.30pm. For more information, contact Marcus on 01422 844006.
Mytholmroyd
The next meeting of Mytholmroyd Historical Society will be held at Mytholmroyd Methodist Church on Friday March 12 at 7.30pm. Alan Greenwood will give a talk titled "The story of Hebden Bridge Camera Club".
Burnley
Glam rock musical 'Glam Busta' comes to Burnley Mechanics on Wednesday March 17 following its run in the West End. The show blends smash hits from the 1970s with an original glam score. For more information, contact the box office on 01282 664400 or visit www.burnleymechanics.co.uk.
Rochdale
The Stereotonics and DJ Clint Boon come to Studds Bar, Rochdale, on Saturday March 13. Tickets priced 10 are available from the Rochdale FC club shop, the Horse and Farrier in Rochdale, or Ticketline. Doors open at 8pm.
Sowerby Bridge
‘Norland Moor’, a four to five mile walk, will take place on Sunday March 14. Meet at Station Road at 10.30am. For more information, contact walk leader Diane Hall on 01422 823440.
Halifax
Angus and Ross Theatre Company presents ‘Holmes and Watson: The farewell tour’ at Square Chapel tonight (Thursday). Before slipping into retirement, Holmes prevails upon his long-time companion Dr Watson to join him on a farewell tour of the British Isles. For more information, contact the box office on 01422 349422 or visit www.squarechapel.co.uk.
The Bootleg Beatles return to the Victoria Theatre on Saturday March 13 as part of their 30th anniversary tour. The tribute band will be accompanied by their regular string and brass ensemble. For more information, contact the box office on 01422 351158 or visit www.victoriatheatre.co.uk.
Halifax Thespians present ‘Sailor Beware’ at the Playhouse from March 13-20. The classic 1950s farce follows the trials and tribulations around the impending marriage of seaman Albert Tufnell and his sweetheart Shirley Hornett. For more information, contact the box office on 01422 365998.
The next Calderdale Heritage Walk will explore two of Halifax’s famous landmarks on Sunday March 14. Walkers will look around the Town Hall and Halifax Parish Church, learning about the history of the buildings. Meet Anne Kirker by the Town Hall entrance at 2pm. For more information, visit www.CalderdaleHeritageWalks.org.uk.
‘Soil Hill and Bronte Way’ will be the next walk in the Upper Calder Valley Walking Group’s series on Wednesday March 17. Meet at the Ogden Reservoir car park at 10.15am. For more information about the eight mile walk, contact leaders Ann and Harry Edney on 01422 246630 or for general information about the group, contact Brian Binns on 01706 813357.
Huddersfield
Lone Twin Theatre presents ‘The Catastrophe Trilogy’ at the Lawrence Batley Theatre from March 16-18. The trilogy consists of three works: ‘Alice Bell’, ‘Daniel hit by a train’ and ‘The Festival’. For more information, contact the box office on 01484 430528 or visit www.lawrencebatleytheatre.co.uk.
Bradford
‘Blood Brothers’ runs at the Alhambra Theatre from March 15-20. Written by Willy Russell, the musical tells the moving tale of twins who, after being separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. For more information, contact the box office on 01274 432000 or visit www.bradford-theatres.co.uk.
Leeds
Icabod Productions present ‘Funny Men’ at The Carriageworks on March 12 and 13. In the comedy, a double booking becomes a double act and an overnight sensation but the trouble starts when reality dawns. For more information, contact the box office on 0113 2243801 or visit www.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk.
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra will give a concert featuring works by Debussy, Ravel and Saint-Saens at Leeds Town Hall on Saturday March 13. The orchestra will be joined by Freddy Kempf on piano and city organist Simon Lindley. For more information, contact the box office on 0113 2243801 or visit www.leedsconcertseason.com.
‘Dreamboats and Petticoats’ runs at the Grand Theatre from March 15-20. In the musical set in 1961, emotions run high as talented young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win the hearts of their adoring female fans. For more information, contact the box office on 0844 8482705 or visit www.leedsgrandtheatre.com.
Manchester
Ukrainian violinist Valeriy Sokolov will perform with Manchester Camerata at The Bridgewater Hall on Saturday March 13. He will be the soloist in Beethoven’s violin concerto. For more information, contact the box office on 0161 9079000.
The multi award-winning production of ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ comes to The Lowry from March 15-20 direct from its hit West End season. In the musical, the idyllic existence of Georges and drag artiste Albin is threatened when Georges’ son announces his engagement to the daughter of a right-wing politician. 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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