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

Preston

First in Preston, a play called The Mikada is on at Preston Playhouse between Wednesday, March 11 and Saturday, March 14.

The Preston Gilbert and Sullivan Society present a brand-new concept production of one of the most loved of Gilbert and Sullivan operas, The Mikado which satirizes British politics through a farcical story of forbidden love.

Tickets are £15.

Chorley

Second, in Chorley, the Whiskey In The Jar Final Farewell Concert is on at Chorley Theatre on Friday, March 13.

The versatile folk band, who have been entertaining audiences since 1989 with their brand of popular Irish music and traditional songs and tunes, will perform their final concert at the venue after 37 years.

Tickets are £15.

South Ribble

Finally, in South Ribble, Samlesbury Hall is hosting a Great Victorian ghost hunt on Friday, March 13.

For the first time in history, Samlesbury Hall is inviting the public to take part in a unique ghost hunting adventure like no other.

Samlesbury Hall is reputedly one of the most haunted houses in Britain with records of 13 different ghosts which are alleged to haunt the historic manor house and its grounds.

The event runs between 8pm and 11pm and tickets are £82.75 but you’ll have to be quick.

You can see all the shows coming to Preston and Chorley this month here.