Things to do in North West England, England: The Best Performances

Chorley Theatre is a volunteer-run independent venue staging plays, musicals, pantos, touring comedy, music and films.Built in 1910, it has been owned and operated by amdram group CADOS since 1960 and produces at least 6 full shows per year, plus 2 by Chorley Youth Theatre. It's an ideal venue for comedy shows by top stand-up comedians, and the regular film showings are digitally projected on to the big screen, with Surround Sound. There's a great-priced bar and the building has full disabled access. Any profits go back into the upkeep of the building, and all income comes from ticket and bar sales.

The Boo is a friendly theatre venue situated on the main road between Rawtenstall and Bacup, in the small mill-town of Waterfoot. It's open as a workshop each weekday and as a venue most weekends. Free parking is available nearby, and its on a regular bus route. It has a fully equipped theatre space, a studio space with a cafe, and workshops, storerooms and offices.

Murder Inc. is an improvised murder mystery spanning Manchester and Leeds. Described as the best comedy show in the city, Murder Inc is a lethally funny experience for you and your mates! So come and crack a case with us and come hungry, there's always pizza! 1st and 2nd thursday of the month in Manchester once a month at Seven Arts in Leeds. Check the website for forth coming dates

A beautifully carved masterpiece with some of the best singers and illusionists around. From the imaginations of international vocalist and front-man Marc Andrew of The Splash Showgroup and master illusionist Chris De Rosa comes ‘Timeless’ a breathtaking new entertainment experience. A contemporary take on the classic variety show, featuring a seamless blend of Singing, Dancing and Illusions.

Pasaje Del Terror is an interactive and realistic horror experience. A walk through horror show with live actors in which groups of around 8-10 people embark on a terrifying journey, without any guide, through a labyrinth of hair-raising shocks and surprises. A theatrical setting arranged into 20 sets and with around 18 actors lurking in the darkness. The realism of the scenes, the multiple special effects and the shocking energy with which these characters appear out of nowhere will leave you breathless and trembling until you find the exit.

Backed with his full live band, support from Leye D Johns, the VIVA Showgirls and vocalist Carol Kaye - it's Joe Longthorne live in concert at his very best! Come and see a musical legend in the town he calls home right here in Blackpool.

The Dukes is an award winning producing theatre. We run rich theatre, film, art and education programmes. We are the home of the nationally renowned Williamson Park Walkabout Theatre show which has had over 500,000 visitors over the last 30 years.