Bolton Little Theatre, Hanover Street, Bolton, Shakespeare Revue - Songs and sketches by Victoria Wood, Maureen Lipman, Cole Porter and Stephen Fry.

Runs until Saturday

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

Portraits in Song

Elizabeth Mansfield's gripping portraits of Edith Piaf and Bertolt Brecht are brought on life in a dramatic evening of song.

Saturday, 7.30pm, £10 and £8 conc.

Opera house

Manchester

Rocky Horror Big 30 Show

The biggest rock and roll musical ever returns to Manchester to celebrate its 30th birthday.

Runs until Saturday, 8pm, Fri & Sat 6pm and 8.45pm, £11.50 to £24.50

Palace Theatre

Manchester

Chicago

Marti Pellow stars in the kiss-and-tell tale of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly who meet up in jail after being accused of murder.

Runs until Saturday, 7.30pm, Fri 5.30pm & 8.45pm, Sat 5pm & 8.30pm, £9 to £30

Preston Guild Hall & Charter Theatre

Lancaster Road, Preston

The Chuckle Brothers in Star Doors

An inter-galactic fight between good and evil to keep the whole family entertained.

Sunday, £8