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Moth Trapping
1st May-31st August 2024
Venue: WWT Martin Mere
Address: Fish Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0TA
Website: www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/martin-mere/whats-on/moth-trapping-1
Visit at 10:30am to open the moth trap to see what moths they have caught as well as find out all the weird and wonderful facts about moths. Moth traps allow them to record the species they get at Martin...
Summer Circus Show - Adventure on the Sea
24th July-27th August 2024
Venue: The Joe Longthorne Theatre
Address: North Pier, Blackpool
Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/blackpool/the-joe-longthorne-theatre
Get ready for a big sea adventure in the all new Summer Circus Show. Join the hilarious comedy hosts and a cast of amazing circus performers as they embark on a big sea adventure. This fantastic show is...
Wonders Of Our Universe
30th July 2024
Venue: Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens
Address: West Beach, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Website: lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows
Immerse yourself in an evening of exploration, each second meticulously crafted to produce a visually stunning and emotionally charged journey through the cosmos, delivered in a distinctive storytelling...
Summer Outdoor Theatre: Pinocchio
31st July 2024
Venue: Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens
Address: West Beach, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Website: lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows
This show from 'The Storytellers Theatre Company' is bright, colourful and full to the brim with toe-tapping action. The hour long performance is sure to captivate all who listen and watch.
Pride and Prejudice
1st August 2024
Venue: The Atkinson – Studio
Address: Lord Street, Southport
Website: www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/pride-and-prejudice/
Step back in time over two hundred years and meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as they navigate the mire of manners of regency society. Join family and friends for an evening of magical theatre. With...
Cinderella
3rd-31st August 2024
Venue: The Joe Longthorne Theatre
Address: North Pier, Blackpool
Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/blackpool/the-joe-longthorne-theatre
Bring the whole family to Cinderella, a spellbinding new summer pantomime staged at The Joe Longthorne traditional theatre. You can expect to see some famous faces in this traditional panto with a modern...
Dinosaur Adventure Live – Trouble On Volcano Island
8th August 2024
Venue: Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens
Address: West Beach, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Website: lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows
Dinosaur Adventure Live is back and even more roarsome! When the island's ancient volcano becomes active, it spells danger for everyone – including the dinosaurs! It's a race against time to help the...
The Ultimate Bubble Show
11th August 2024
Venue: Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens
Address: West Beach, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Website: lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows
Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble. This is a fast-paced show full of high energy...
Summer Outdoor Theatre: The Wizard Of Oz
14th August 2024
Venue: Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens
Address: West Beach, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Website: lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows
Join Dorothy on her magical journey to the ‘Land of Oz’. From the Cyclone that lifts her up in the air to her eventual final ride home, this musical story will both fascinate and entertain. With colourful...
Horrible Histories: Rotten Royals
16th-17th August 2024
Venue: The Atkinson
Address: Lord St, Southport
Website: www.theatkinson.co.uk/events
Horrible Histories is back with revolting rulers and mad monarchs from Britain’s barmy past! Would you be wooed by Richard the Lionheart? Can evil Elizabeth entertain England? Boasting the funniest and...
Ray Bubbles
20th August 2024
Venue: Darwen Library Theatre
Address: Knott Street, Darwen
Website: bwdvenues.com/whats-on
Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble. This is a fast-paced show full of high energy...
Summer Outdoor Theatre: Cinderella
21st August 2024
Venue: Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens
Address: West Beach, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Website: lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows
What happens when you cross the most wonderful time of the year with the most magical fairy tale of all time? Pendle Productions present the spectacular outdoor family pantomime Cinderella. This production...
Pop Princesses
22nd August 2024
Venue: The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Address: 33 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire
Website: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/event
Pop Princesses is a magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars! Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor and Miley...
Outdoor Theatre at Brockholes - Angelica Sprocket's Pockets
25th August 2024
Venue: Brockholes Nature Reserve
Address: Just off Junction 31 of the M6, Preston, Lancashire
Website: www.lancswt.org.uk/events
Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them. Filled with Folksy’s touch of live music, puppetry, audience...
Summer Outdoor Theatre: Alice In Wonderland
28th August 2024
Venue: Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens
Address: West Beach, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Website: lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows
Imagine falling down a rabbit hole and experiencing all the delights of a world where things appear by magic and really are quite as mad as they seem. This musical adaptation is sure to delight and have...
Rumpelstiltskin
31st August 2024
Venue: The Atkinson – Studio
Address: Lord Street, Southport
Website: www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/rumpelstiltskin/
Get ready to meet Rumpelstiltskin – a crafty creature with a knack for spinning gold! Featuring live original songs, audience participation and loads of fun, this new performance will have you in a spin...
Outdoor Theatre at The Hive - Angelica Sprocket's Pockets
1st September 2024
Venue: The Hive at Moss Bank Park
Address: Moss Lane, Bolton
Website: www.lancswt.org.uk/events
Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them. Filled with Folksy’s touch of live music, puppetry, audience...
Milkshake! Live – On Holiday
15th September 2024
Venue: Lancaster Grand Theatre
Address: St Leonardgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NL
Website: lancastergrand.co.uk/shows
Milkshake! Live is back with a brand-new show! Pack your bags and jump aboard the Milkshake! train as you go on an all-singing, all-dancing holiday together! It’s a family show not to be missed!
Starchitects
4th October 2024
Venue: The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Address: 33 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire
Website: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/event/starchitects
If you’re looking for a fun trip out, join the Starchitects as they blast off into space for their daring mission. Perfect for a first trip to the theatre, Starchitects is a visual spectacle and a must-see...