The Cherry Orchard
19th April- 19th May
The Royal Exchange, Manchester
Directed by Micheal Boyd, Chekhov’s final masterpiece is full of wild humour and piercing sadness in this vivid new production of the Cherry Orchard.
Keith Knowles Photography Exhibition
23rd April- 5th May
The Storey
A photographic exhibition capturing the beauty of Lancaster Morecambe and Heysham. in The Thomas Storey Room.
The Damed United
24th-25th April, 7:30pm
The Dukes
In 1974, Brian Clough attempts to redeem his career and reputation by winning the European Cup with his new team, Leeds United. A team which he has openly despised for years, and who despises him.
Lancaster University Students Presents: Sister Act
25th-28th April
Nuffield Theatre
Lancaster Students present a all singing all dancing production of Sister Act, following the life changing events of Deloris Van Cartier.
Carol Ann Duffy & Friends: Laureates Choice Special
25th April, 7pm
The Royal Exchange, Manchester
The Manchester Writing School at Manchester Met invites you to an evening of poetry and music in the Royal Exchange Studio, hosted by Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy.
LA1 Shorts
28th April, 8:15pm
The Dukes
The family friendly film festival returns for its third year with a celebration of screen from the North West.
Breaking Bread: On Otherness
3rd May
LICA
Two Destination Language are exploring the challenges and rewards of making art from the personal experience of difference or being othered.
NT Live: Macbeth
10th May, 7pm
The Dukes
One of Shakespeare’s most intense and terrifying tragedies is broadcast live from the National Theatre, following Macbeth’s fate as its propelled towards the crown after a bloody civil war.
Crimes Under the Sun
16th May, 2pm & 7:30pm
The Dukes
A comedy thriller directed by James Farrell, featuring four actors playing multiple outrageous characters, and a plot that romps along in the company’s trademark inventive style.
In Ruskin’s Footsteps
18th May- 8th June
Peter Scott Gallery
‘In Ruskin’s Footsteps’ is the culmination of many hours spent by British artists living in England and Wales, creating botanically correct art depicting our native plants. The Ruskin Library at Lancaster University will supplement the exhibition with works from the Whitehouse Collection of material relating to John Ruskin (1819-1900).
Outrage
24th May, 8pm
The Dukes
A controversial show exploring public figures and social media. With audience interaction onstage and online, the whole experience is framed as a game, silly, topical and playful. Until suddenly, it isn’t… (14 yrs+)
Sleeping Beauty
27th May, 6pm
The Grand Theatre, Lancaster
As a part of the Vienna Festival Ballet, A classic fairytale comes to life, set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, stunning choreography, beautiful costumes all combine to portray the struggle between good and evil.
