HAVE you any plans for the weekend?
Well here are 10 gigs and events that are taking place in the North West which could keep you entertained....
Friday, March 17
John Power
King George’s Hall, Blackburn
0844 847 1664
Solo show from the Cast frontman featuring songs from throughout his career including work with The La’s and solo material. Support from Indigo Rose
Soul Legends
Burnley Mechanics
01282 664400
Get on board the soul train as live performers take you on an unforgettable soul music journey from its origins in the Sixties origins to the present day. The show features hits by Earth Wind and Fire, Barry White, Wilson Pickett and Marvin Gaye
Celtic Brass
Thwaites Empire Theatre, Blackburn
01254 685500
Blackburn and Darwen Band celebrate St Patrick’s Day in rousing style with a special concert featuring music inspired by the Emerald Isle. Support comes from the St Bede's RC High School Band
Cats
Colne Muni
01282 661234
Stage Door Theatre presents the hit musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats”. Also Saturday matinee and evening shows
Bat Out of Hell
Manchester Opera House
0844 871 3018
World premiere of the musical featuring the music of Jim Steinman. The show has been extended until April 29 in Manchester before heading off to the West End
Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers
Preston Guild Hall
01772 804444
Dig out your tartan and get ready party for the Rollers frontman and his band singing all the hits which made him a Seventies’ superstar
Evita
The Lowry, Salford Quays
0843 208 6000
Emma Hatton stars in this musical based on the life of Eva Peron which features songs Don’t Cry For Me Argentina and Another Suitcase in Another Hall. Ends tomorrow
Grease
Palace Theatre, Manchester
0844 871 3019
The Wanted’s Tom Parker stars in this new touring version of the hit movie celebrating life at Rydell High. Ends next Saturday.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
Classic Soul Night
Clitheroe Grand
01200 421599
Five DJs - Neil Grainger, Steve Clayton, Mike Kemp, Geoff Buckley and Shaun Fitton – playing the best in Northern Soul and classic Motown
Mothership
Thwaites Empire Theatre, Blackburn
01254 685500
Spectacular tribute to the music of Led Zeppelin. The show includes video projection, spectacular light show and the voices of Robert Plant and Jimmy Page
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