I'm an entertainment writer & these are 3 best things to do next week in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble

Preston

First in Preston,a play called Intent to Murder is on at Preston Playhouse between Wednesday, January 14 and Saturday, January 17.

Within minutes of the opening of this play, presented by Preston Drama Club, audiences are plunged into the middle of an explosive situation.

Janet Preston, a well-known authoress who lives alone in a remote cottage on the Yorkshire Moors, has killed her husband, a complete rogue and criminal on the run.

Tickets start from £12

Chorley

Second, in Chorley, the comedian and author Rob Newman comes to Chorley Theatre on Saturday, January 17.

In his new stand up show, called ‘Where The Wild Things Were’ Rob brainstorms about where we are and where we’re going.

Limited tickets are available, costing £20 each.

South Ribble

Finally, in South Ribble, Samlesbury Hall will be hosting its first guided tour of 2026 on Sunday, January 18.

Travel back in time as TV presenter Jason Karl tells the story of Samlesbury Hall.

Tours commence at 11am and 2pm, beginning in The Great Hall. Tickets are £5 per person with children going free and they can be bought on the day at reception.

You can also see all the show on in Preston and Chorley across January here.