What's On Guide W/C October 7

Here is your weekly guide to What's On in the local area.

Lancaster Music Festival

More than 500 shows and gigs of a wide variety of genres at a range of venues across the city.

There will be music throughout the city in over 50 venues, all easily walkable within the city centre, from the courtyard inside Lancaster Castle to cafés and coffee shops; through the city’s squares and outdoor spaces; and in the majority of the city's 30-odd wonderful pubs and bars.

Find out who is playing where and when at lancastermusicfestival.com

Thursday to Sunday, October 10 to 13, various venues, Lancaster

Mariposa

An operatic dance drama inspired by Puccini’s Madame Butterfly.

Tuesday, October 8, 7:30pm, The Dukes, Lancaster

Tom Meighan

A solo set from the former lead vocalist of Kasabian.

Wednesday, October 9, doors 7pm, Kanteena, Lancaster

Sanctuary

A brand-new musical telling the story of one man’s hopes for help and support in a time when not all strangers are welcomed.

Wednesday, October 9, 7:30pm, The Dukes, Lancaster

Alas! Poor Yorick

A comedy play based around the gravediggers in Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

Thursday to Saturday October 10-12, 7:30pm, The Dukes, Lancaster

Mark Simons – Quip off the Mark

The comedian’s latest stand up show.

Thursday, October 10, 8pm, The Dukes, Lancaster

King King (Malt Room)

A set from the popular Scottish band.

Rich Hall: Shot From Cannons (Theatre)

The latest stand up from the renowned American comic.

Thursday, October 10, doors 7:30pm, Kendal Brewery Arts Centre

History of Rock celebrates Led Zeppelin

Experience this iconic music brought back to life by an exceptional band consisting of some of the finest musicians and performers from around the world.

Thursday, October 10, 7:30pm, Coro, Ulverston

Blackadder II: Head, Potato and Chains

Lancaster Footlights take us back to Elizabethan England for more Blackadder II stories.

Friday to Sunday, October 11-13, 7:30pm, Lancaster Grand

Dub Pistols

Dub, punk, jungle, ska, breakbeat, hip-hop and more from the collective.

Friday, October 11, 7:30pm, Kendal Brewery Arts Centre

Sleeper Unplugged

An acoustic set from the Britpop pioneers.

Saturday, October 12, doors 7:30pm, Kendal Brewery Arts Centre

American Wrestling

Get ready to scream and shout, clap and cheer the Superstars of First Class Wrestling.

Saturday, October 12, 7pm, Westmorland Hall, Kendal