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(STAGE T W O D O W N I1 A M Presents


TIME OF MY LIFE directed by Mel Scorali


by Alan Ayckbourn DOWNHAM VILLAGE HALL


Wed 24th - Sat 27th March ~ 7.30 pm Tickets £3.50 including tea


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A RETURN visit by the Settle Orches­ tral Society will be made to Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, C h a tburn Road, on Saturday. The concert will feature internation­


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All entries lor inclusion for WHAT'S ON m he at the TIC hv the 14th of the month prior to the event


Matinees "A Bug's Life" (U) Friday 5 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. (Programme to


be confirmed). 19th - Wilpshire Methodist Church,


ally-known pianist Benjamin Fr ith, who was born in South Yorkshire and studied with Fanny Waterman from the age of 10. He has appeared with many of the world's finest orchestras, including the Israel Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, Halle, BBC Phil­ harmonic an d th e London M o z a r t Players. Settle Orchestral Society is conduct­


ed by Howard Rogerson and led by Anne H e ato n and i ts members are drawn from a wide area of the Ribble Valley and beyond, eight coming from the Clitheroe district. I t is part of the orchestra's policy to


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bring orchestral music to audiences liv­ ing away from large towns and cities. This programme brings music to


Clitheroe th a t is both dynamic and melodic, with an opportunity to hear the dramatic Prokofiev Piano Concer­ to played by the gifted Benjamin Frith, as well as Tchaikovsky's splendid "F atum " Symphonic Poem, Beethoven's Overture "Fidelio" and Schumann's romantic piece Manfred


Overture. Also on Saturday, for eight to 14-


year-olds, th e launch of th e Young Ornithologists’ Club will take place from 10 a.m. to noon a t Bowland High School, Grindleton. A must for budding


twitchers. Otherwise you could visit Wadding-


ton Methodist Schoolroom, for an auc­ tion and table top sale which will go on for most of the day. EVENTS-MARCH 19TII TO 25TH Clitheroe Library, a display of paint­ ings by Mr Ronnie B u rs to n , of


Clitheroe. 19th - Pendle Club, Lowergate, a


Music and Magic Supper evening a t 7 p.m. Proceeds for club funds. 19th - Chipping Village Hall, a


Grand Ceilidh a t 8 p.m. in aid of St Mary's Church. Inquiries, tel. 01995


61593. 19th - Civic Hall Cinema presents,


"Shakespeare in Love" (15) for six nights a t 7-30 p.m.


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MOLE (AGED 13 3/4). Grand Theatre, Blackpool. To Sat. Blackpool Grand Youth Theatre returns with Sue Townsend's wickedly funny and often touching family play, exploring the teenage world of Adrian, his zany family, neighbours, his first love Pandora and the everyday trials and tribulations at school and home. Box office: 01253 290190. DEATH IN SMALL DOSES. Grange


Arts Centre, Oldham. Thurs. to March 27th. A brand new comedy. Jim is dead, he wasn't expecting to die, but then again he wasn't expecting to meet God, drink with Satan or gamble with Einstein, but you never can tell how life, or death, will turn out, can you? Box office: 01619114072. WAIT UNTIL DARK. Coliseum The­


atre, Oldham. To March 27th. Recently revived on Broadway starring Quentin Tarrantino, Frederick Knott's classic thriller is as gripping today as it always was. Box office: 0161 624 2829. THE ELVES AND THE SHOE­


MAKER. The Theatre, Oldham Sixth Form College. March 30th. A witty and spirited re-telling of the well-known and popular story by the Brothers Grimm.


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Friday March 19th DISCO AND KARAOKE


Saturday March 20th FiZZ-EEK


Wed 1 4 t h A 100 Tickets Available


| the royal national theatre presents A PROMENADE PERFORMANCE AROUND THE MECHANICS


1 SHAKESPEARE'S COMEDY OF LOVE, HILARITY AND THE CRAZY MUDDLES PEOPLE CET THEMSELVES INTO


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Sunday March 21st DISCO AND KARAOKE


PLANET. Grand Theatre, Blackpool. Mon. to March 27th. Shakespeare’s for­ gotten rock 'n' roll classic returns, featur­ ing red hot hits, a multi-talented cast and special effects devised by Gerry Anderson. This cosmic adventure is simply out of this world. Box office: 01253 290190. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.


RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN


Opera House, Manchester. To March 27th. As compelling today as the day it was written, Jesus., features electric rock, chunky power chords and heart searing ballads all combined to create a fantastic musical theatre evening. Box office: 0161 242 2509. GREASE. Opera House, Blackpool. To


March 27th. Starring Luke Goss as Danny and featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit film. HOT PANTS. Coliseum Theatre, Old­


ham. April 1st to 24th. A sizzling 70s show set in Spain and jam-packed with all your favourite numbers, it'll whisk you away back to the decade that taste forgot. Box office: 016162-12829.


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Concerts PREMIER SERIES. Bridgewater


Hall, Manchester. Tonight. Featuring Haydn's Symphony No. 102 and Bruckn­ er's Symphony No. 9. Box office: 0161 907


9000. VERDI REQUIEM. Burnley Mechan­


ics. Sun. Performed by Burnley Municipal Choir and Orchestra. Box office: 01282


430055. ALEATRONIC - HALLE ORCHES­


TRA. Burnley Mechanics. Mon. A fast- moving, flexible ensemble of eight musi­ cians from the world famous Halle orches­ tra, playing new music influenced by jazz and club music. Box office: 01282 430055. MESSIAH BY CANDLELIGHT.


Bridgewater Hall. Manchester. Wed. >


Box office: 01619114072. A CLOCKWORK ORANGE. Charter


Theatre, Preston. March 31st to April 3rd. The cult book and film of almost leg­ endary proportions is brought to frighten­ ing reality by one of the Britain's most dynamic and innovative theatre compa­ nies, Northern Stage. Box office: 01772


258858.


PICK OF THE WEEK "Samuel Pepys-The Secret


Diaries”. Charier Tiicatre, Preston. Monday to March 27th.


This exciting new production por­


trays the youthful and vivacious Samuel Pepys' passion for life during the heady and dangerous days of the Restoration period. The play then moves beyond the diary to show a mature Pepys looking towards the future. Pepys (Nick Wilton) is propelled


through London's political and social scene by working for his influential cousin, my Lord Montagu (Brian Deacon). A valiant and remarkable survivor, we follow Pepys as he weaves his precarious career from Clerk to Acts, to Secretary for Naval Affairs and most valued advisor to the King. Central to his life and at the heart


of the play is the tempestuous rela­ tionship of Pepys and his young wife Elizabeth (Sophie Walker). The ever- changing scenes of life through which Pepys guides us are accompanied by music and dance of the period - Pur­ cell, Monteverdi and Lawes - which highlights the pageantry and opulence of the Restoration. "Samuel Pepys: The Secret Diaries"


‘AO Music DOMINIC KIRWAN. Winter Gar­


dens, Blackpool. Tomorrow and Sat. Up and coming Irish singer, following in the footsteps and vocal chords of sensation of Ireland other favourite son, Daniel O'Don­ nell. Box office: 01253 292029. THE SOLID SILVER 60S SHOW 99.


King George’s Hall, Blackburn. Sun. Star­ ring Peter Noone, Freddie and the Dream­ ers, Brian Poole and Billy J.Kramer and the Dakotas. Box office: 01254 582582. THE GEOFF KELLY QUINTET.


Blakey's Bar, Blackburn. March 29th. The driving force behind the Sounds 18 big band playing the music of Miles Davies, Johnny Griffin and other jazz greats. Spe­ cial guest, Lyn Fairbanks. Box office: 01254 582582.


Dance


MICHAEL FLATLEY’S LORD OF THE DANCE. MEN Arena, Manchester.


also s ta rs Brian Deacon (Neil in Emmerdale), Jeremy Gittins (vicar in Keeping Up Appearances), Abigail Rokison (Primrose in Darling Buds of May) and the famous Shakespearian actor Edward De Souza, who stars as Sir William Batten. For more details and ticket prices


contact the box office on 01772 258858.


Mozart Festival Orchestra and Chorus per­ form Handel’s magnificent choral master­ piece in full 18th century costume in an evocative candlelit-style setting. Box office:


0161 907 9000. HALLE ORCHESTRA: SPRING­


TIME. King George's Hall, Blackburn. March 26th. Featuring works by Berlioz, Rachmaninov, Sibelius and Dvorak. Con­ ducted by Owain Arwel Hughes. Box office: 01254 582582. THE BEST OF LAST NIGHT OF


New Releases:


THE PROMS. Bridgewater Hall, Man­ chester. March 26th. A brand new pro­ gramme of great classics, including favourites from the world-famous Last Night of the Proms. Box office: 0161 907


9000. BLACKBURN SYMPHONY


ORCHESTRA. The Theatre, Westholme School, Blackburn. March 27th. Featuring works by Mendelssohn, Schubert and Cesar Franck. Box office: 01254 53447.


PATCH ADAMS (12). Starring Robin


Williams. PLEASANTVILLE (12). A town


where things just aren't black and white anymore.


Currently Showing:


THE THIN RED LINE (15). THE OPPOSITE OF SEX (18). HOLYMAN (PG). URBAN LEGEND (18). THIS YEAR'S LOVE (18). JACK FROST (PG). DON'T GO BREAKING MY


HISTORY ALIVE '99. Helmshore Tex-


tile Museum, Rossendale. March 21st. A history fair with some of the North-West's leading societies represented, telephone: Mr Brian Clegg: 01706 632785. SCIENCE IN SPORT. Royal


HEART (PG). A BUGS LIFE (U). YOU'VE GOT MAIL (12). SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (15). LITTLE VOICE (15). ENEMY OF THE STATE (15).


Armouries Museum, Leeds. To April 11th. The world's biggest ever exhibition of sport. Ticketnet: 0990 232030. THE ALIEN AND UFO EXHIBI­


. BLUE PLANET AQUARIUM. Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port. Open every day except Christmas Day. Visit the sub­ mersible Santa for the ideal festive family day out. Box office: 0930 100 300.


TION. 64/66 The Promenade. Blackpool. Open every day. The largest exhibition of its kind in the world, offering a unique combination of truth, fact, fiction, spiritu­ ality and tlie paranormal. Box office: 01253 297522.


Box Office Numbers: Apollo Cinema, Blackburn:


01254 695979. Apollo Cinema, Hollywood


Park, Burnley: 01282 456333 or advance booking: 01282 456222. Warner Village Cinemas, Pre­


ston: 017.72 881313 or advance booking 01772 881100. UCI Cinema, Preston: 01772


728888 or advance booking 0800 888929.


Tues. and Thurs. Almost two hours of spectacular dancing with more than 40 dancers delivering an eloquent and stun­ ning interpretation of one of Ireland's most famous legends. Box office: 0161930 8000. DANCE NIGHT OUT. King George's


Hall, Blackburn. March 27th. A pro­ gramme of ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing with MC's Stan and Ohvyn. Box office: 01254 582582. OUT OF HERE. Charter Theatre, Pre­


ston. March 29th. CandoCo Dance Com­ pany presents an exploration of of amaz­ ing journeys and miraculous escapes. Box office: 01772258858.


Blackburn, meeting of East Lancashire ME/CFS Support Group. Inquiries, tel.


01254 248390. 20th - Clitheroe Town Hall, May­


oress's coffee morning in aid of Child- .


line. ■ 20th - United Reformed Church, a coffee morning in aid of Save the Chil­


dren. 20th - W addington M e th o d is t


schoolroom, auction and table top sale 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. autumn


sale a t 2-15 p.m. 20th - Read CE School, Straits Lane,


a jumble sale from 10 a.m. to noon. 20th - Bowland High School,


Gr in d leto n , launch of th e Young Ornithologist’s Club 10 a.m. to noon. For e ight to 14-year-olds to enjoy wildlife. Inquiries, tel. 01282 424213. 20th - Clitheroe Royal Grammar


School, Chatbum Road, a concert a t 7- 30 p.m. by Settle Orchestral Society. Programme to include Beethoven, Prokofiev, Schumann, Tchaikovsky. Inquiries, tel. 01200 422704. 20th - Platform Gallery craft market


from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 20th - St Paul's Church Parish Hall,


Low Moor, a spring auction. Viewing from 11 a.m. auction a t 1 p.m. 21st - Lanc ashire Cou n try sid e


Events. "Northern Highlights" a walk ascending over th e N o r th e rn Lan ­ cashire Hills. View of the Lake District on a clear day. Meet Jubilee Tower car park. Booking essential. Inquiries, tel.


01995 640557. 21st - Helmshore Textile Museum,


NW Region Local History fair from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Working tex t i le machinery. Inquiries, tel. 01706 226459. 23rd - St Michael and S t John's


Parish Hall, a simple Lenten lunch at 12-15 p.m. followed by a talk by the Rev. Canon P. Dearden. 24th - West Bradford Village Hall,


bingo a t 7 p.m. 24th - Newton Village Hall, a furni­


ture sale from 11 a.m. 24th - Knowle Green Village Hall an


illustra ted talk on New Zealand by Doreen Latter at 7-30 p.m.


24th - 27th - Downham Village Hall,


Stage Two presents, "Time of My Life” by Alan Ayckbourn, a t 7-30 p.m. Tick­ ets TIC or 01200 425566. FORTHCOMING EVENTS - MARCH


26TH TO APRIL 1ST 26th - Civic Hall Cinema, presents,


"Shakespeare in Love" (15), for six nights a t 7-30 p.m. Matinees "A Bug's Life" (U), Friday 5 p.m. Saturday and Monday to Thursday a t 2 p.m. 26th - West Bradford Village Hall, a sequence dance a t 8 p.m. Inquiries, tel.


01200 423424. 2Gth - Bashall Eaves Village Hall,


family games n ig h t a t 7-30 p.m.


Inquiries, tel. 01254 826261. 26th to April 3rd - Platform Gallery


presents, "First Glass Travel", an exhi­ bition of work by top glass makers. An ideal o p p o r tu n ity for collectors and chance to buy an original present. Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4-30


p.m. 27th - Clitheroe Ramblers' Associa­


tion, meet Waterloo car park a t 9-30 a.m. lor Glasson Dock. Inquiries, tel.


01254 822851. 27th - U n ited Reformed Church,


Moor Lane, an Easter coffee morning with hot cross buns, raffle and tombola. 27lh - 4 Vilhier Close, Whalley, a cof­


fee morning on behalf of English Mar­ tyr’s Church, Whalley, Thursday Group. Proceeds for THOMAS C ha r ity. Inquiries, tel. 01254 823853. 28th - Civic Hall, Clitheroe, a live


evening of laughter with Cannon and Ball a t 7-30 p.m. Inquiries, tel. TIC 01200 425566 or 428202 or TIC. 29th - St James's Church, Holy Week


service a t 7-30 p.m. 30th - T r in i ty Methodist Church,


Holy Week Service a t 7-30 p.m. 31st - St Michael and St John’s RC


Church Holy Week Service at 7-30 p.m. © F u r th e r d e ta i ls of some of the


above events can be found in adjacent "Lifestyle" advertisements. © A booking service for theatres ad


events throughout the region is available from the Tourist Information Centre, M a rk e t Place, Clitheroe, on 01200 425560.


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