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more great gigs and dance nights, groups, meetings and social
+ educational events happening regularly weekly, fortnightly or monthly
that aren't listed here but in our 'regulars'
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Pagefor info and tour details for
Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Priory Church, St Peter's RC Cathedral,
Atkinson's Coffee Shop, Lancaster Town Hall, The Cottage Museum,
The Friends' Meeting House, The Grand Theatre and more in Lancaster,
Morecambe and the surrounding area.
Footlights present Alice In Wonderland. 7.30pm
Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster. £8 / £7concession
/ £6 first night. A new and exciting production of Lewis Carroll’s
perennial favourite, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Especially
adapted for The Grand Theatre. Tel: 01524 64695
Th 3
A rare performance by the UK’s finest Chinese ensemble
– The Silk and Bamboo ensemble . 12.45pm - 1.30 pm.
St John’s Church on Chapel Street in Lancaster. Free.
Sun 6
Peter Pan – Heartbreak Productions. 6.30pm.
Williamson Park. £12.00 Adult £8.00 Concession. Family*
£35.00. A brand new adaptation of this world-famous story
by JM Barrie about a mischievous little boy who, literally, will
not grow up. Peter Pan, a fierce swordfighter, spends his never-ending
childhood adventuring on the island of Neverland as leader of the
Lost Boys. This outstanding story features some fantastical elements:
Peter’s ability to fly, his best friend; the fairy Tinkerbell
and a source of both fear and humour; a crocodile that has swallowed
a ticking clock who stalks the pirate leader,
Captain Hook. Unforgettable fantasy, magic, humour and sinister
villains promise entertainment for all the family.
6
Abba 2 present Bjorn belief. 8.00pm
Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster £12 / £10
concession / The reason for ABBA 2’s success is obvious. No-one
mimes, these are seriously good musicians who could play anything
they chose. Colin, Peter, Lorraine and Tina have developed their
unique brand of humour which delights the audience and brings a
new dimension to the show, without compromising any of the wonderful
ABBA music.Tel: 01524 64695
Mon 7
Collegium Vocale Choir from Poland. 7.30pm. St
Peter’s Cathedral, Lancaster. Tickets £10 (concessions
£7.50). An evening of sacred and secular music, including
many Polish favourites, performed by an accomplished visiting choir.
For tickets and further information, please contact Lancaster Tourist
Information Centre (01524 32878) or Cathedral House (01524 384820;
eventsATlancastercathedral.org.uk).
Fri 11
Camerata: The Summer Concert. 7.30pm. St Peter’s
Cathedral, Lancaster. Tickets £10 (concessions £8).
Tonight’s programme features Summer form Vivaldi’s Four
Seasons, Rossini’s Barber of Seville overture and Mendelssohn’s
Italian Symphony. For tickets and further information, please contact
Lancaster Tourist Information Centre (01524 32878) or Cathedral
House (01524 384820; eventsATlancastercathedral.org.uk).
Sat 12
Let It Go - 5 Rhythms Dance Workshop
11am - 5pm Friends Meeting House, Lancaster. £25/£30.
Instructor Clare Blackwell takes you through an exploration of the
Rythms of Chaos. info & Booking Tel: 01772 889388 or 07946913911.
12
Cross Bay Walk in aid of Leprosy Mission. Hest Bank - Flookburgh
Start: 1230 . Adults £7 Children £4 includes return
transport. If no return transport is required Adults £3 Children
Free.Walk is 9 miles across sands, crossing fast running channels,
only those of reasonable fitness should attempt the walk. Walk is
accompanied with quad bikes and tractors. Further information Alan
Sledmore 01524 824693 or email
12
JB School of dance present Showtime. 2.30 &
7.30pm. Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster. £6. Locally
based children’s dance school presents a variety of entertainment
for your enjoyment. The children will be
performing a full range of dance styles from ballet and tap to funky
jazz and contemporary Tel: 01524 64695
Sun 13
Summer music hall. 1.30 & 7.00pm
Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster £9.50 / £7.50
/ £6.50. A company of talented variety artists headed by Mr
Manchester Bunny Lewis, the fabulous entertainer comes to the grand
for Two performances only. Co-starring Steve King with tributes
to George Formby and Al jolson. Tel: 01524 64695
13
Cross Bay Walk . Hest Bank - Grange over Sands
Start: 1400 . Adults £7 Children £4 includes return
transport. If no return transport is required Adults £3 Children
Free.Walk is 9 miles across sands, crossing fast running channels,
only those of reasonable fitness should attempt the walk. Walk is
accompanied with quad bikes and tractors. Further information Alan
Sledmore 01524 824693 or email
Th 17-Sat 19
SAFE? 7.30pm. Lancaster Grand Theatre, St Leonardsgate,
Lancaster. £8.50 / £7.50. The City of Lancaster has
been hit by a deadly and devastating virus. There is nowhere to
run. There is nowhere to hide. Is anywhere safe? Is anyone safe?
Are you...? To book -01524 64695 Info :www.afterdarktheatre.co.uk
Th 17
Nicholas Novicki . 12.45pm - 1.30 pm. St John’s
Church on Chapel Street in Lancaster. Free.
Fri 18
Mean Time: Red Intentions. 7.30pm.
St Peter’s Cathedral, Lancaster. Tickets £10 (concessions
£7.50). This young, Greenwich-based quartet will perform vocal
and instrumental works by Vivaldi, Purcell and Dowland on period
instruments. For tickets and further information, please contact
Lancaster Tourist Information Centre (01524 32878) or Cathedral
House (01524 384820; eventsATlancastercathedral.org.uk).
Fri 25
Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra.
7.30pm. St Peter’s Cathedral, Lancaster. Programme and ticket
prices to be confirmed. For tickets and further information, please
contact Lancaster Tourist Information Centre (01524 32878) or Cathedral
House (01524 384820; events@lancastercathedral.org.uk).
Sat 26
Kidderminster Valentines. 10am-11am.
St Peter’s Cathedral, Lancaster. Admission free. Formed in
1988 this women’s choir loves to sing in churches and cathedrals.
Stop by for an informal concert in the Cathedral if you are up early
on a Saturday morning! For tickets and further information, please
contact Lancaster Tourist Information Centre (01524 32878) or Cathedral
House (01524 384820; events@lancastercathedral.org.uk).
26
Cross Bay Walk. Hest Bank - Grange over Sands Start: 1100
. Adults £7 Children £4 includes return transport. If
no return transport is required Adults £3 Children Free.Walk
is 9 miles across sands, crossing fast running channels, only those
of reasonable fitness should attempt the walk. Walk is accompanied
with quad bikes and tractors. Further information Alan Sledmore
01524 824693 or email
Sun 27
Cross Bay Walk in aid of St Johns Hospice. Hest Bank -
Flookburgh Start: 1200 . Adults £7 Children £4 includes
return transport. If no return transport is required Adults £3
Children Free.Walk is 9 miles across sands, crossing fast running
channels, only those of reasonable fitness should attempt the walk.
Walk is accompanied with quad bikes and tractors. Further information
Alan Sledmore 01524 824693 or email
Th 31
A duet by Aine Lambert and Suzy Ruffles . 12.45pm
- 1.30 pm. St John’s Church on Chapel Street in Lancaster.
Free.