Beautiful Thing: Award-winning story about life on a Manchester council estate, filled with nostalgic music and promising a witty and winning take on what it's like to be sixteen and falling in love.

Until Apr 2 £6.50 - £15.95.Octagon, Bolton

ROYAL EXCHANGE, MANCHESTER

Anthony and Cleopatra

Shakespeare's tale of two mighty rulers whose passion for each other is more important than politics and more powerful than death. Directed by Braham Murray

Until April 9

ROYAL EXCHANGE STUDIO, MANCHESTER

Electra

This Greek tragedy is re-set in 1950s Ireland, the story of a daughter vowing to avenge her father's death at the hand of her mother and her mother's lover.

Until April 9

HARMONY YOUTH PROJECT, HARMONY MEDIA CENTRE, WORDSWORTH ST, HALLIWELL, 496161

Variety of midweek workshops including new Rock School featuring free drum, guitar and songwriting sessions - progressing to setting up a Rock Band - whether you can play or would like to learn how to play. Also DJ and MC club teaching basic DJ/MC skills through to advanced; music production sessions and karaoke; film club, working on a full length feature film and performing arts workshops focusing on music, dance and art from a wide range of cultures including street dance and break-dance and graffiti art.

Mondays 5pm -7pm/7pm - 9pm, Thursdays 5pm - 7pm/7pm - 9pm, Saturdays 12pm - 2pm/ 2pm - 4pm

Bolton Museum AND ART GALLERY

Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka - The Glass Aquarium

An amazing exhibition of the glass replica sea creatures designed and made by the 19th century German glassworker Leopold Blaschka and his son, Rudolf. Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka

Until May 7

Lancashire Landscapes

Get the most out of your environment. Bolton's collection of oils, watercolours and prints take you on a journey through the Lancashire landscape, from the sea to the windswept moors. Discover what could be living near you: mammal, bird, insect and plant specimens will feature alongside the landscapes where they might be found.

Until July 9

Recent Acquisitions: 1995 to 2005

An opportunity to view a wonderful collection of artworks, that have been added to Bolton Museum's art collection in the past 10 years. This includes the first opportunity to see the most recent acquisitions of works by Prunella Clough, Edward Bawden, Cedric Morris and Winifred Nicholson.

Until July 9

SMITHILLS HALL HISTORIC house, SMITHILLS DEAN ROAD, BOLTON

Historic Manor House, the oldest part dating from the 14th century. Get a guided tour around this beautiful house, visit the gift shop or look out for events such as ghost evenings throughout the year. Now licensed for civil weddings.

Tuesday 1pm to 5pm Saturday, 1pm to 5pm Sunday 2pm to 5pm (last admission 4.15pm) Tel 01204 332377 or www.smithills.org

HALL I' TH' WOOD HISTORIC HOUSE AND MUSEUM, BOLTON

Late Medieval hall which was the home of Samuel Crompton, the man who revolutionised the cotton industry when he invented the spinning mule in 1779.

Open weekends until Easter, adults £2, children & concs £1, family ticket £5

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HE WHITWORTH ART GALLERY, MANCHESTER

Truce: New Sculpture and Drawings by Shirley Diamond

A new series of installations by artist Shirley Diamond. The exhibition comprises a collection of interrelated works exploring the experience of time through the use of fragile materials and vulnerable structures. This means large floor based works featuring wood and paper, with small paper houses suspended from a crossbar.

Until April 10