
Here is our guide to What's On in local entertainment for the week.
Litfest
A celebration of authors, poets and illustrators, with in person and online events, plus activities and workshops. Search ‘Litfest’ online for details and the full event programme.
Until March 17, various venues, Lancaster
Wave Pictures
A set from this gritty garage folk trio, plus support from Lancaster’s Dog Daisies.
Wednesday March 12, doors 7pm, Kanteena, Lancaster
Shirley Valentine
A stage performance of the Oscar nominated comedy film by Willy Russell, starring Mina Anwar as Shirley, a frustrated housewife who heads to Greece to rediscover herself.
Wednesday March 12 to Saturday March 22 (no show 16th & 17th), evening shows at 7:30pm, plus matinees 15th, 19th & 22nd at 2pm, The Dukes, Lancaster
Shania & Friends: A Tribute to Shania Twain
The renowned tribute to the global country star.
Thursday March 13, doors 7pm, The Platform, Morecambe
Exchanges in Musical Cultures
Bringing together the elegance of the Chinese pipa virtuoso Gao Hong and the fiery passion of flamenco guitarist Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde in an extraordinary fusion of traditions.
Thursday March 13, 7:30pm, Great Hall, Lancaster University
St Paddy's Family Fun Festival
Celebrate St Patrick's Day weekend with food, live music, bouncy castle, face painting and more.
Friday March 14 to Monday March 17, Royal Kings Arms Hotel, Lancaster
The Waiting Room
A suspense thriller set in a deserted railway station, performed by Lancaster Footlights.
Friday to Sunday March 14-16, and Thursday-Saturday March 20-22, all shows at 7:30pm, Lancaster Grand
The Counterfeit 60s
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the decade.
Friday March 14, doors 7pm, The Platform, Morecambe
Global Dance Party
A fun, safe night out where you can let your hair down and rock your moves on the dancefloor, with music from around the world.
Friday March 14, 8pm, Gregson Centre, Lancaster
Lune Day Fest
A one-day festival to raise funds for Citizens Advice North Lancashire. Part of the Music with the Mayor initiative, artists appearing will include Good Boy Nikko, Amy Jo, Molly Warburton, Kodak Kid, Rice, Viola Fey, Hummus, The Fourth Colour, Filthy Laugh, Vandangos, XOX and Persimmon.
Saturday March 15, 11am til late, Ashton Hall, Lancaster
Fleeting Rumours
Recreating that special blend of vocals, guitars, keyboards and drums to an exceptional level of authenticity, covering all decades of Fleetwood Mac’s back catalogue.
Saturday March 15, doors 7pm, The Platform, Morecambe
Over 30s Club – Dance Classics
Bringing clubbing back to the masses but taking out the struggle to get home!
Saturday March 15, 7-11pm, Kanteena, Lancaster
Music For the Mind and Soul
Relax and unwind to the beautiful sounds of Indian classical music in this concert featuring two world-renowned masters of the genre, Jonathan Mayer (on Sitar) and Kousic Sen (on Tabla).
Saturday March 15, 8pm, More Music, Morecambe