These are our picks of the best comedy, musical and entertainment acts coming to Lancashire’s threatres over the next two months.
From stunning stage shows to spectacles of space, ghosts and magic – and even a famous celebrity ‘baring all’ on stage – these are 20 ‘feel good’ events guaranteed to brighten up your New Year.
17. Professor Brian Cox, HORIZONS Tour
Friday, February 23. King George's Hall, Blackburn. Professor Brian Cox is back in Lancashire to see off his sellout Arena tour HORIZONS. Tickets £42. Using state of the art screen technology, Professor Cox will be discuss far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and the latest theories of the origin of the Universe. What is the nature of space and time? How did life begin, how rare might it be and what is the significance of life in the Cosmos? Photo: Lancashire Post
18. Totally Tina!
Saturday, February 24. The Atkinson, Southport. £25.00, plus £1 booking fee per ticket online/phone. The Queen of Rock & Roll is back in this award-winning tribute to the late, great Tina Turner. Justine Riddoch and her talented cast present a breath-taking recreation of Tina Turner's famed performances. Supported by an amazing band and her dazzling dancing girls in sequins, feathers and diamonds, Justine recreates those famed live performances. She's got the looks, she's got the moves, but most of all, she's got THE voice. Photo: Lancashire Post
19. Faulty Towers Dining Experience at Pleasure Beach
Friday, March 15. Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Tickets from £47.00. Hysterical improvised show with a meal service you could only expect from Basil and co! Photo: Lancashire Post
20. Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Friday, May 10. Darwen Library Theatre, Darwen. Tickets £29.00. Come and join Ed as he hilariously shares the most tragic event in his life for laughs. Photo: Lancashire Post