SHAKESPEARE IN THE CASTLE, at Lancaster Castle. Measure For Measure -- a tragic comedy that reflects the ancient and continuing role of Lancaster Castle as a crown court and prison. Runs until October 27. Tickets 001524 64998.

MEN ARENA, Manchester. Hey, Hey We're the Monkees - Monday October 22. Also, Depeche Mode, Saturday October 20, starts 7.30pm tickets £21. James Last, Friday October 26, starts 8pm, tickets £27 and £22. Classical Spectacular, Saturday December 8, starts 7.30pm, tickets £27.50, £24.50, £19.50 and £15.50. Also, Russell Watson, Saturday December 15, starts 7.30pm, tickets £32.50, £27.50, £22.50 and £17.50. Ring 0161 930 8000.

MANCHESTER APOLLO. For all events ring 0161 242 2560.

SHEFFIELD ARENA, Sheffield. Saturday October 27, James Last, 7.30pm, £22 and £27. Friday November 2, UB40 plus The Pretenders, 7.30pm, £23.50 and £21. Also, David Cassidy, Wednesday November 7, tickets £25. Also, Here & Now Tour 2001 featuring Kim Wilde, Paul Young and other 80s acts, Friday November 9,tickets £25. Tuesday November 13 to Sunday November 18, Disney on Ice presents Toy Story, tickets from £9.50. Wednesday December 19, Bjorn Again, £15.50, 7.30pm. Friday February 8 2002 and Saturday February 9 2002, S Club 7, 7.30pm, tickets £20. Ring 0114 2565656.