Sleeping Beauty, ASTLEY BRIDGE THEATRE CHURCH, Seymour Road, Bolton.

A performance by Farnworth Performing Arts Company to keep the whole family entertained.

Runs from Wednesday to Saturday, 7.15pm, Sat Mat 2.15pm, adults £7.50, children under 15 £5, groups of 10+ 50p reduction per ticket (except Sat)

LIBRARY THEATRE, Manchester

Tom's Midnight Garden

A magical story about a 12 year old boy who is furious when he is sent away to stay with his boring aunt and uncle until he discovers a wonderful and magical secret and a whole new world with a special friend called Hatty leading to a summer full of adventures.

Runs until Saturday, January 25, various performance times, £12 to £15 for adults and £7 to £7.50

OCTAGON THEATRE, Bolton

The Firebird

A magical and enthralling adventure packed with puppetry, music, song and dance about Tsar Salton who orders the capture of the beautiful Firebird after it has stolen fruit from his golden apple tree.

Until Sat, 7.15pm and Sat mat 2.15pm, contact box office for details of prices

OPERA house, Manchester

The Buddy Holly Story

Enjoy the music of Buddy Holly in this breathtaking performance.

Tuesday to Saturday, January 25, contact box office for details of performance times and prices

PALACE THEATRE, Manchester

Beauty and the Beast

One of the most popular and enchantingly romantic stories ever told is brought to life in Disney's award-winning musical.

Runs until February 8, 2003, 7.30pm, Wed & Sat Mat 2.30pm, £13 to £33.50

PRESTON GUILD HALL & CHARTER THEATRE, Lancaster Road, Preston

10th Anniversary Ice Spectacular

The Russian Ice stars return with two wonderful shows celebrating 10 years of ice dancing with highlights from their previous shows and new choreography.

Runs from Tuesday to Saturday, 7.30pm, Sat Mat 2.30pm, £8.50 to £22.50

UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, Park Road, Westhoughton

Beauty and the Beast

A pantomime performed by The Bethel Crowd ADS.

Runs from Saturday to Saturday

COMEDY

THE COMEDY STORE, Deansgate Locks, Whitworth Street, Manchester

Men At Work

Justin Moorhouse, Gavin Webster, John Bishop, Mick Ferry and Alan Carr

Wednesday, 8pm, £7 and £6 conc.

THE FROG & BUCKET, Oldham Street, Manchester

Red Hot Raw + Curry and Quips

Stu Who performs, joined by six hopefuls, with balti supper available.

Thursday, £5, with balti £7, NUS £2, with balti £4

Barrel Of Laughs

A minimum of three top comedians and compere.

Friday, £10 and £6 NUS, Saturday, £12 and £6 NUS