Senior reporter Aimee Seddon brings you her five things to do next week in and around Lancashire (28/10-3/11)

Between Monday, October 28 and Sunday, November 3 a whole host of events and show are taking place across the county.

As part of our weekly entertainment guide, below we have highlighted five events from different areas of Lancashire - with a sneaky nod to Wigan of course.

Central Lancashire

First up in Central Lancashire, The Real Manhunter, Senior Investigating police officer Colin Sutton is bringing his new show The Makings of a Murderer 2 to the Guild Hall in Preston on Friday, November 1.

Starting at 7:30pm, expect a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin tells stories of how he caught some of the UK's most evil murderers.

In this all-new show, Colin will talk you through his remarkable career and what it is like to chase and catch a serial killer in a unique and one-off night.

Tickets cost £34

Fylde Coast

Over on the Fylde Coast, a Halloween Family Party is being held at the Blackpool Tower on Halloween itself, Thursday, October 31.

On between 6:30pm and 11:00pm, the event includes Russ Brown's Monster Magic Show, a UV show, a fancy dress competition, prize games, a Halloween-themed dance party with a DJ and a bar.

Tickets cost £7.50 each and are still available to buy.

Lancaster

Up in Lancaster, the comedian Maisie Adams is bringing her new show ‘Appraisal’ to the Lancaster Grand Theatre on Monday, October 28.

The  Live At The Apollo and A League Of Their Own star is five years into her job as a comedian now, so she's due an appraisal. 

Join her for the ultimate performance review, where you'll either see why she was awarded best new act and nominated best newcomer or, you'll see someone who's ready for organisational restructure.

The show is on between 8 and 10 pm with tickets costing £21.

East Lancashire

Over in East Lancashire, Clitheroe Castle Bonfire and Fireworks Display is on Saturday, October 2.

The night promises great value entertainment for all, with food and drink on the castle field from 17:00, alongside on-field entertainment and activities.

Music will be provided by Ribble FM and the bonfire will be lit just after 18:00, with the firework display, set against Clitheroe Castle, will commence at around 19:00. Tickets for the day cost £5 for adults, £3 for teenagers and £2 for under 13s.

Wigan

Finally, just outside of Lancashire, Haigh Woodland Park is also hosting a Family Firework Spectacular on Sunday, November 3.

Running between 5pm and 8pm, organisers say to expect a fantastic night of fireworks and fun for all the family.

As well as the fireworks displays, expect music from TAX of SOUL, a Groovy UV Puppet Show,  a fire eating performance from Pyro Dancers and  compering by  Molly Kidz TV.

There will also be bars, a BBQ and World Street Food Traders.

Tickets cost £11.50 for adults, £9 for children age 4 to 15 and under 4s go free.