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  • What’s On In April: Cultural Calendar

    What’s On In April: Cultural Calendar

    Looking for something to do in Lancaster or the surrounding area this month? Here is just a selection of events that I’ve found from some of our amazing venues and programmes that might just be of interest. From live music to comedy, to workshops in order to give things a go for yourself, there is something for everyone!

    If you would like your event to be featured on future lists, just let me know! Email: bryony@thenorthishlass.co.uk or send me a message on Instagram or Facebook @thenorthishlass

    When?What?Where?
    4thMad Hatters Storytime (Children’s)Brockholes, Preston
    5thLakeland Historic Car Rally (Event)Levens Hall, nr. Milnthorpe
    7thActing Classes With Three Left Feet (Workshop)The Dukes, Lancaster
    7thRuby Wax: Absolutely Famous (Theatre/Comedy)Lancaster Town Hall
    8thWeekly Writing Retreat (Workshop)Gregson Centre, Lancaster
    10th – 12thProm Fest (Festival)Promenade, Morecambe
    11th Blondied: A Tribute To Blondie (Music)Kanteena, Lancaster
    11thArt Workshops @ Holker Hall & Gardens (Workshop)Holker Hall, Cark
    11thJust the Tonic Comedy Club Special w. Milton Jones (Comedy)The Platform, Morecambe
    14thTom Houghton: Deep (Comedy)Lancaster Grand Theatre
    14th – 18thI, Daniel Blake (Theatre)The Dukes, Lancaster
    15thUK Pink Floyd Experience (Music)Lancaster Grand Theatre
    15thThe Wordarium (Poetry)Gregson Centre, Lancaster
    17thSoul of the North (Music)Kanteena, Lancaster
    18thThe Lune Day FestivalGregson Centre, Lancaster
    19thLimitless (Workshop)The Dukes, Lancaster

    Limitless is an inclusive theatre workshop for everybody aged 4 years and over. We encourage people who are Disabled, neurodiverse and/or autistic, their siblings, family members and anybody who loves performing and play!

    When?What?Where?
    23rdAir Dry Clay Workshop (Workshop)Levens Hall, nr. Milnthorpe
    24thThe Northern Soul Classics Orchestra (Music)The Platform, Morecambe
    25thDalemain Marmalade FestivalDalemain, Penrith
    28th/29thZog (Children)Lancaster Grand Theatre
    30thThe Music of John Williams Vs Hans Zimmer (Music)Lancaster Town Hall

    Step into a world where cinematic music history is brought to life. This year, The Great British Film Orchestra proudly embarks on a spectacular UK-wide tour, presenting The Music of John Williams vs Hans Zimmer – an orchestral duel between two titans whose scores have defined generations of storytelling.

  • It’s Panto Season (Nearly!)

    It’s Panto Season (Nearly!)

    Lancaster Footlights Presents: Snow White, The Fairest Panto in all the land kicks off at the end of November!

    “Rehearsals are going really well with our cast of 39(!). There’s lots of music, dancing, fun, and laughter! [The trailer] will be out very soon for everyone to see… and our talented crew is hard at work making final touches to the amazing set pieces. Not long to go now! I hope to see you all there! – C, Snow White’s Director.

    Opening night is on Friday 28th November, with a relaxed performance on the morning of Saturday 29th November. The relaxed performance will be a little bit quieter than the regular performances, and there will be no use of strobe lighting/flash-bangs etc., along with other accommodations, so guests who are more visually/auditory sensitive, want to have a dance in the aisles during the show, or shout out and join in, can come along and enjoy the panto to the fullest extent! (Note from the director: for tickets for the relaxed performance, please contact the box office ahead of the show date).

    A character familiarisation guide will be available before the show so visitors who would like to can get to know the characters before they come to see the show.

    “Join us as we bring to the stage the enchanting story of Snow White, the kind-hearted princess whose beauty is only rivalled by her gentle spirit. But all is not well in the kingdom! The wicked Queen, jealous of Snow White’s beauty, consults her magic mirror and hatches a dastardly plan to rid the kingdom of Snow White. Can Snow White escape the Queen’s clutches, find refuge in the enchanted forest, and discover her own happily ever after?”

    Annie Hughes as Snow White

    Having been in the panto last year, I’m very excited to be in the audience this year and appreciate all the hard work and wonder that goes into it from this side of the production. There are so many people involved and working hard on stage and behind the scenes to make the show including, but not limited to; main cast, chorus, director, lighting crew, sound crew, props + scenery team (both backstage during the show, and those who make/paint/construct the sets and props), chaperones for the younger cast, riggers (who fly the scenery in and out), front of house, photographers/videographers, box office, ushers, stage managers, and I’m sure I’ve still forgotten somebody!

    You can find a full list of show times and dates here, but don’t dilly-dally, as tickets are selling fast and the dates in the weeks before Christmas will sell out. I’ve got mine for the Friday before Christmas and I can’t wait to see it!