Bolton Little Theatre, Hanover Street, Bolton (tel: 394223) - When We Are Married - 25 years ago the Helliwells, the Parkers and the Soppitts had a triple wedding and 25 years later the celebrations take an unexpected turn.

Runs from Saturday until Saturday, December 7, £5.50 and £6.50 Friday and 2nd Saturday

Chester Gateway

Chester (tel: 01244 340392)

Twelfth Night

Shakespeare's classic story of mistaken identity and love.

Runs until Saturday, various performance times, £8.50 and £6.50 conc.

Library Theatre

Manchester (tel: 0161 236 7110)

Tom's Midnight Garden

A magical story about a young boy called Tom who is furious when he is sent away for the summer to stay with his aunt and uncle in their boring flat until he discovers a wonderful and magical secret and meets a special friend.

Runs from Saturday until Saturday, January 25 2003, various performance times, £7.50 to £40

Octagon Theatre

Howell Croft South, Bolton (tel: 520661)

The Lonesome West

A hilarious dark Irish comedy set in Galway telling the story of two brothers living together in their father's house, following his recent demise who find it impossible to get along.

Runs until Saturday, 7.30pm, Sat Mat (Nov 30) 2pm, £6.50 to £14.75

Oldham Coliseum

Aladdin

The magical story of Aladdin and his mother Widow Twankey and their rags-to-riches story with live music, amazing costumes and stunning scenery.

Runs from Saturday until January 18 2003, Saturday 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Mon 2.30pm, Tue to Thu 10.30am and 2.30pm, Fri 7.30pm adults £11 and conc. £8

Palace Theatre

Manchester (tel: 0161 242 2524)

Beauty and the Beast. Disney's spectacular and award-winning musical comes to Manchester on its national tour. Runs until Saturday, February 8, 2003, 7.30pm, Wed, Fri & Sat Mat 2.30pm, £13 to £33.50

Preston Guild Hall & Charter Theatre

Lancaster Road, Preston (tel: 01772 258858)

Road

Meet Brink, the DJ in his bedsit surrounded by trash with a pair of gleaming decks and a vinyl collection that is mint. Suitable for children aged 13 and above.

Runs until Saturday, 7.30pm, Thu Mat 2pm, £12.50

Speke Hall, Gardens and Woodland

The Walk, Liverpool, Merseyside (tel: 0151 427 7231)

Drive the Cold Winter Away

A performance by Liverpool Community College with dance, drama and music.

Sunday, 6pm-9pm, adults from £8 and children from £6

The Met

Market Street, Bury (tel: 0161 761 2216)

Hell & Dreams of a Ridiculous Man

In Hell, ever-failing alter-ego Harry having died of loneliness renders his ultimate appeal for a little sympathy and company and in The Dreams of a Ridiculous Man a would-be suicide dreams of paradise.

Thursday, 7.30pm, £6 and £5 conc.