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 Lonesome West

A hilarious dark Irish comedy set in Galway about the lives of two brothers living together in their father's house after his death.

Runs until Saturday, 7.30pm, Sat Mat 2pm, £6.50 to £14.75

OPERA HOUSE, Manchester

Aida and Norma

A magnificent traditional production from the Ellen Kent and Opera International.

Runs until Saturday, 7.15pm, £8 to £39.50

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

THE MET, Bury

Peter Pan

Join Peter Pan, the little boy who won't grow up and the Darling children as they leave their nursery and fly high above the rooftops to Neverland.

Runs until Sunday, January 12, 10am and 2pm, £7 to £8 for adults and £5 to £6 conc.

Comedy gigs (week from Friday, November 29)

THE COMEDY STORE, Deansgate Locks, Whitworth Street, Manchester

The Best in Stand Up

Simon Bligh, Addy Borgh, Daniel Kitson, Ian Moore and Richard Morton

Friday, 8pm, £13 and £6 conc.

The Best in Stand Up

Simon Bligh, Addy Borgh, Daniel Kitson, Ian Moore and Richard Morton

Saturday, 8pm, £14 and £6

Men At Work

Justin Moorhouse, Steve Edge, Mike Ferry, Archie Kelly and Jack Russell

Wednesday, 8pm, £7 and £6 conc.

The Comedy Store Players

Thursday, 8pm, £12 and £6

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.

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