Milton Jones is Out There
7th March, 8pm
The Grand
Award-winning comedian Milton Jones brings his new show to Lancaster. He’ll be putting his foot down and lifting the lid on the pedal bin of lies of the media, politics and his life so far.
Les Misérables (School Edition)
7th – 10th March
The Dukes
Lancaster’s joint grammar schools present a fresh, contemporary production of Schönberg and Boublil’s iconic masterpiece – Les Misérables.
LUTG Presents: Station
10th-11th March
Jack Hylton Room
LUTG present their production of Andrew Ainscough’s play ‘Station’, written a number of years ago by a society member and now presented with a new director and cast.
Comedy Workshops with Jane Postlethwaite
10th March & 14th April
The Storey
Cumbrian comedian and writer Jane Postlethwaite is bringing her comedy writing workshops to The Storey in Lancaster for 2018. These comedy workshops are open to everyone who loves comedy, is interested in writing and performing or just wants to try something new!
Royal Opera House’s Carmen
11th March, 3pm
The Dukes
Presenting Barrie Kosky’s new, highly physical production of the opera classic ‘Carmen’ by Bizet. As one of the famous and most performed operas in history, this far-from-traditional version gives the opera a new voice.
10th Annual LUDanS Show: Decade of Dance
10th-11th March
LICA
LUDanS presents its 10th annual showcase, with everything from tap to street, ballet to contemporary. (You can reserve tickets by emailing ludansshowtickets@outlook.com)
Woke
14th March, 8pm
The Dukes
Rapper and World Record holding beatboxer Testament explores the twin juggernauts of Hip-Hop and feminism that are on a collision course. With a dose of wit, a knack for self-deprecation and a truck-load of honesty, Testament thinks he’s a right-on kind of guy.
LUTG Presents: Here
12th – 14th March
Minor Hall
LUTG present their new production of an original play by Megan Stephens. In the aftermath of an attempted terrorist attack, ‘Here’ provides an intimate insight into the impact of one woman’s brave sacrifice.
The Troth/ Usne Kaha Tha
16th March, 7:30pm
The Dukes
Inspired by Film Noir and the era of black and white films, this production marks the centenaries of World War I with a physical dance work, fusing Indian Cinema, Hindu narratives and tales of love and war.
VETO’s Towers
16th- 17th March
The Storey
VETO present Mike Narouei’s ‘Towers’, a dramatisation of the 102 minutes The North Tower stood after the plane struck the World Trade Center.
Oscar Wilde Season Live: Lady Windermere’s Fan
20th March, 7:15
VUE Cinema
A new production of Oscar Wildes social comedy, Lady Windermere’s Fan, staged at the Vaudeville Theatre in Londons West End, starring Jennifer Saunders and directed by award-winning writer, actor and director Kathy Burke.
Frankenstein
21st- 24th March
The Dukes
The Dukes Senior Young Actors this year celebrate the 200th anniversary of this iconic gothic novel. Tackling parental neglect, societal isolation and scientific responsibility, Nick Dear’s raw and visceral retelling of Mary Shelley’s classic will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Mountains
22nd March- 7th April
Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre
Based on Helen TSE’s bestselling novel Sweet Mandarin, this evocative new play by award-winning writer In-Sook Chappell, tells the extraordinary story of the woman behind the famous Manchester restaurant. A family held together with one lifeline- food.
IF Dance Festival
26th March, 10am
Great Hall
IF is a full day dance festival open to artists, healthcare professionals, researchers, students and anyone interested in the area of inclusive dance practice. This festival brings together a renowned range of practitioners and companies for a jam-packed day.
Easter Panto – Alice in Wonderland
26th March at 3pm and 7pm
The Grand
Lewis Carroll’s well-known story of Alice falling down the rabbit hole is now presented as this year’s Easter pantomime. Come along for a fun-filled family event, all-singing and all-dancing!
