Chester Gateway, Chester - A Passionate Woman. The story of Betty, a seemingly typical housewife and dedicated mother who on the day of her son's wedding retreats to the attic and dreams of her lost youth which soon turn into reality.

Runs until Saturday, March 15 2003, 7.45pm, Fri & Sat 8pm, £9.50 to £15.50

Octagon Theatre

Bolton

Private Lives

Elyot Chase is blissfully enjoying his honeymoon with his second wife when he meets his first wife also enjoying her honeymoon with her second husband.

Runs from Thursday until Saturday, April 5, 7.30pm, £6.50 to £14.75

Opera house

Manchester

Girls Night Out

A hilarious hen night giving Jane a night out she'll never forget.

Runs until Saturday, 8pm, Fri 6pm, £10 to £16

Preston Guild Hall & Charter Theatre

Lancaster Road, Preston

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre's classic tale of passion and solitude set in the Yorkshire moors.

Runs until Saturday, 7.30pm, Thu & Sat Mat 2.30pm, £11 to £15

Royal Exchange Theatre

St Ann's Square, Manchester

The Seagull

A young penniless and unknown writer is deeply in love and deeply troubled while his mother, a famous actess faces the twilight on her career in this tale of love with a price.

Cold Meat Party

A group of friends meet in a Manchester B&B for a funeral and remember past friendships and the happy days they once shared.

Runs until Saturday, May 10, contact venue from details of times and prices