What's On Listings 12-18 Apr

Theatre

Blackburn

Magic A Kind of Queen: one of the finest tributes to Queen. £17. 7.30pm. The Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Road, Blackburn. Tel: 01254 685500. Fri, Apr 13 only

Milton Jones: putting his foot down and lifting the lid on the pedal bin of lies of the media. £26. 8pm. King Georges Hall, Northgate, Blackburn. Tel: 0844 847 1664. Sat, Apr 14 only

Hello Again Neil Diamond: a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50-year career. £20. 7.30pm. The Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Road, Blackburn. Tel: 01254 685500. Sun, Apr 15 only

Swan Lake: performed by the ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet. From £10.50. 7pm. King Georges Hall, Northgate, Blackburn. Tel: 0844 847 1664. Wed, Apr 18 only

Chorley

Safety Last!: inclusive screening. Classic silent comedy, in which small-town boy Harold tries to make his way in the big city. £3. 1.30pm. Chorley Little Theatre, Dole Lane, Chorley. Tel: 01257 264362. Thu, Apr 12 only

Clitheroe

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club: plus warm up tunes par excellence from DJ Jed Carter. 18+. £14. 8pm. The Grand, 18 York Street, Clitheroe. Tel: 01200 421599. Fri, Apr 13 only

Darwen

Craig Campbell - Easy Tiger: the majestic mountain moose in a tiger striped onesie. £15. 8pm. Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen. Tel: 0844 847 1664. Sat, Apr 14 only

Victoria & Abdul: Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk. £3. 2pm. Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen. Tel: 0844 847 1664. Tue, Apr 17 only

Lancaster

Educating Rita: a witty exploration of class, privilege and the power of literature. The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster. Tel: 01524 598500. Until Sat, Apr 14

Lancaster Comedy Club: each show boasts three professional comedians and a newer, semi-professional act. From £8. 8pm. The Borough, Dalton Square, Lancaster. Tel: 01524 64170. Every Sunday

Mia- Daughter Of Fortune: exploring the truths and myths about learning disability and parenthood. From £11.50. 1pm. & 7.30pm. The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster. Tel: 01524 598500. Wed, Apr 18 only

Lytham

Blood Brothers - The Play: A Liverpudlian West Side Story. 7.30pm. Lowther Pavilion, West Beach, Lytham St. Annes. Tel: 01253 794221. Until Sat, Apr 14

Steptoe and Son: hilarious adaptation of original episodes from the long-running smash hit BBC sitcom. 7.30pm. Lowther Pavilion, West Beach, Lytham St. Annes. Tel: 01253 794221. Sun, Apr 15 only

Brief Encounter (PG): David Lean’s investigation of how worlds both big and small can change in an instant. 1pm. Lowther Pavilion, West Beach, Lytham St. Annes. Tel: 01253 794221. Wed, Apr 18 only

Whistle Down the Wind: Lytham Amateur Operatic Society. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. Lowther Pavilion, West Beach, Lytham St. Annes. Tel: 01253 794221. Opens, Wed Apr 18 until Sat, Apr 21

Preston

Keeping Up Appearances: The Whitechapel Players present Roy Clarke’s beloved classic written especially for the stage. From £3. 7.30pm. Village Hall, Church Lane, Whitechapel PR3 2EP. Tel: 01772 654371. Until Sat, Apr 14

And Then There Were None: Agatha Christie performed by Preston Drama Club. From £8. 7.30pm. The Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston. Tel: 01772 744771. Until Sat, Apr 14

Warrington

Whitney - Queen Of The Night: the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. £23. 7.30pm. Pyramid & Parr Hall, Palmyra Square South, Warrington. Tel: 01925 442345. Sat, Apr 14 only

Music

Jazz

Eric Ainsworth Trio & Eddie Taylor: monthly free jazz session. The Shireburn Arms, Whalley Road, Hurst Green, Clitheroe. Tel: 01254 826678. Thu, Apr 12 only

Blues, Folk & Irish

The Rheingans Sisters: winners of the 2016 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Original Track. £10. More Music, The Hothouse, 13-17 Devonshire Road, Morecambe. Tel: 01524 831997. Fri, Apr 13 only

Phoenix Ceilidh: fun and fast barn dance with live band This Way Up and caller Martyn Harvey. £10, students £8, children free. 8pm. Community Centre, Railway Road, Adlington PR6 9RF. Tel: 07761 472035. Fri, Apr 13 only

Chris Bannister: see www.chrisbannistermusic.com. £10. 8pm. St John Stone Social Club, Sandbrook Rd, Southport, PR8 3RN. Tel: 01704 577170. Fri, Apr 13 only

Western Valley Hot Club: a hoedown that will provide an extra dimension to the popular trio’s usual barnstorming performance. £10. 7pm. The Grand, 18 York Street, Clitheroe. Tel: 01200 421599. Sat, Apr 14 only

Allan Taylor: one of the last of the travelling troubadours who came through the revolution of the 60s. 8.30pm. £10 OTD. Willows Folk Club, Willows Catholic Club, Bryning Fern Lane, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2BQ. Wed, Apr 18 only

Miscellaneous

From Judy to Bette: ‘scandalous headlines and marvellous melodies’ with Rebecca Perry from Toronto. £8. 7.30pm. Garstang Library, 45 Windsor Road, Garstang PR3 1EX. Tel: 01772 539710. Tue, Apr 17 only

Rock & Roll

Repeater: five piece band playing 50’s and 60’s Rock and Roll. 9pm. The Swan Hotel, Poulton Street, Kirkham. Sat. Apr 14 only

John Otway and the Big Band: rock n’ roll’s greatest failure is back. From £12. 8pm. The Continental, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JP. Tel 01772 499425. Sat. Apr 14 only

Pubs & Clubs

Thursday

The Chris Ronald Trio: from Vancouver. £10. The Kenlis Arms, Ray Lane, Barnacre, Garstang PR3 1GD. Tel: 01995 602795

Silver Foxes Bingo: 7.30pm. Leyland, Fox Lane Cricket. Tel: 01772 435326

LGBT: every Thu at Preston’s ‘official’ LGBT pub. Free entry.Happy hour 9-10.30pm, Cash Bingo 10.30pm-12.30am - ‘The more that play, the more we pay! The Oblivion, 12-14 Grimshaw Street, Preston, PR1 3DD

Fun Quiz: with cash prizes. Every Thu from 9pm. St Joseph’s Club, Harpers Lane, Chorley

Open Mic Night: all welcome. From 9pm every Thu. Walton Arms, St Aidans Road, Bamber Bridge. Tel: 01772 698105

Exposure - The Open Mic Sessions: All genres welcome from hip hop to spoken word. Drinks promos. Free entry. Every Thu, 9.15pm. The Imperial, Union Street, Chorley

Dominoes Night: For a pleasant evening in friendly surroundings. Tea and coffee provided. Starts 7.30 pm. Much Hoole Village Hall. Tel: 01772 615708

Snooker and Pool: Two full sized snooker tables plus a league sized pool table. Licensed bar. Every night except Saturday, 7.30-11pm. Much Hoole Village Hall.

Pete & Lynda’s Open Mic Night: Instruments and PA set-up provided. Every Thursday. 8.30 - 11.30pm. Free admission. The Wheatsheaf, Croston Road, Leyland. Tel: 07821 293655.

Weekly Quiz: Great prizes and draws through the night. Thu nights, 9pm prompt. £1 entry per team member. The Black Bull Inn, 83 Pope Lane, Penwortham. Tel: 01772 752953.

Quiz Night: General knowledge, music, pictures, true or false and numbers. Plus Play Your Cards Right Jackpot. 9.30pm every Thu. Longton VM Sports and Social Club, School Lane, Longton. Tel: 01772 616874.

Quiz Night: 9pm. Entry fee just £1 which includes a chunky chip buttie at the interval. The Wheatsheaf, 34 Woodplumpton Road, Woodplumpton. Tel: 01772 691881.

Citrus Club - Pub Quiz: Please txt me 07753 684488 and we’ll arrange to meet! 9pm. Pig & Whistle, Lea, Preston. Tel: 07753 684488.

Cash Bingo: Every Thu, eyes down 8pm. No entry fee. Longridge Sports & Social Club, Towneley Road, Longridge. Tel: 01772 679153.

Big J’s Quiz: General Knowledge and jackpot round. Free to enter. 8.30pm. The Railway, 35 Wigan Road, Euxton, Chorley. Tel: 01257 270254.

Quiz Night featuring ‘Play Your Cards Right’: Every Thu. Traditional lunches served Thu Fri, Sat and Sun from our 5 star kitchen. Functions Room available. All live sport on BT and SKY. Fox Lane Sports & Social Club, Leyland. Tel: 01772 433975.

Pub Quiz: 9.15pm every week. Pig and Whistle, Blackpool Road, Lea, Preston. Tel: 01772 626112.

Friday

Disco: dance, funk, pop, soul & Motown with DJ Chris. From 9.30pm. The Stanley Arms, 24 Lancaster Road, Preston. Tel: 01772 252001

LGBT: DJ Brian every Fri and Karaoke with DJ Brian every Sat at Preston’s ‘official’ LGBT pub. Free Entry. Open til 1am. The Oblivion, 12-14 Grimshaw Street, Preston, PR1 3DD

Karaoke: over 500,000 songs with resident DJ for past 8 years. All your favourite tunes from 60s to present day.Sing or dance the night away, every Friday, 9pm-1am. Moor Park Pub

Snooker and Pool: Two full sized snooker tables plus a league sized pool table. Licensed bar. Every night except Saturday, 7.30-11pm. Much Hoole Village Hall.

Saturday

The Stanley Arms: disco from 9.30pm. Northern Soul with resident DJ Derek Sumner from 10.30pm. The Stanley Arms, 24 Lancaster Road, Preston. Tel: 01772 252001

Marauder: hard rock and metal cover band. One of the best in the north west. Free entry. 9.30pm. The Railway, Steeley Lane, Chorley

Live Irish Music: second Saturday of every month. Station Hotel, 11 Butler Street, Preston. Tel: 01772 253951

Live Entertainment: 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sat of the month. Free. Longridge Sports and Social Club, Towneley Road, Longridge. Tel: 01772 783645

Pablo’s Discobar: providing the soundtrack for a forgotten generation. Sumptuous decor, lavish voyeuristic booths and a grandiose dance floor. Every Sat. Fives Cocktail Club, 49-51 Guildhall Street, Preston City Centre. Tel: 01772 201500

Live Artist: Different act every Sat. 9.30pm. Swan Inn, 18 Church Terrace, Higher Walton, Preston. Tel: 01772 324733

Live Music: every Saturday from 9pm. Moor Park Pub, 15 Garstang Road, Preston. Tel: 01772 253951

Live Artists!: Different act every week. Plus bingo/lucky balls with cash prizes. 7.30pm, every Saturday. Bamber Bridge Catholic Club, Aspden Street (off Brownedge Lane), Bamber Bridge. Tel: 01772 335513.

Sunday

Karaoke: from 5pm. The Stanley Arms, 24 Lancaster Road, Preston. Tel: 01772 252001

Open Mic: for musicians and poets. Get yourself down to entertain or be entertained! 8.30pm every fortnight. The Pleasant Retreat, Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall

Silver Foxes Bingo: 7.30pm. Leyland, Fox Lane Cricket. Tel: 01772 435326

Pub Quiz: Cash prizes. £1 per person incl supper. £9pm every Sun. White Bull Country Pub & Kitchen, Alston, Longridge. Tel: 01772 784151

Money Bingo: every Sunday night. Eyes down 7.30pm. Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Ave, Longridge. Tel: 01772 780607

Quiz Night: with old favourite quizmaster Neil. Lots of prizes plus an increasing cash jackpot. Every Sunday. The Old Vic, Fishergate, Preston

Snooker and Pool: Two full sized snooker tables plus a league sized pool table. Licensed bar. Every night except Saturday, 7.30-11pm. Much Hoole Village Hall.

Welly Singalong: Bring your ipod or CD’s and you can DJ and singalong. Fun for all the family. After Sunday Football. The Wellington, Tulketh Road, Ashton. Tel: 01772 726641.

Karaoke Night: 9pm. The Anchor, Hutton, Preston.

Chase the Ace: find the ace of spades, win £1000. 4.45pm. The Queens, Golden Hill Lane, Leyland.

Monday

Pub Quiz: Cash prizes. Followed by Play Your Cards Right. £1 per person. 9pm every Mon. Ancient Oak, Cottam. Tel: 01772 731992

Big Money Bingo: all welcome. Free sandwiches. 8pm. Walton Arms, St Aidans Road, Bamber Bridge. Tel: 01772 698105

Snooker and Pool: Two full sized snooker tables plus a league sized pool table. Licensed bar. Every night except Saturday, 7.30-11pm. Much Hoole Village Hall

Tuesday

Silver Foxes Bingo: 7.30pm. Leyland, Fox Lane Cricket. Tel: 01772 435326

Open Mic Night: hosted by Amy Lovae. Most instruments available for use. From 8.30pm. The Railway, Chorley