Our Day Out, Bolton Little Theatre, Hanover Street, Bolton - A special production by the BLT Youth Group about a group of underprivileged schoolchildren taken on a day's outing by their teachers.

Runs from Saturday, January 18 to January 25, £5.50 First Saturday, £6.50

Library Theatre

Manchester

Tom's Midnight Garden

A magical story about a young boy, 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 until Saturday, January 25 2003, various performance times, £7.50 to £40

Octagon Theatre

Bolton

Firebird

A magical and enchanting adventure story based on traditional folklore tales and filled with puppetry, songs and dance about an imprisoned princess, a jealous sister and a friendly wolf. Suitable for children aged 5+.

Runs until Saturday, 7.15pm, Mat 2.15pm, £6.50 to £12

Oldham Coliseum

Fairbottom Street, Oldham

Aladdin

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

Runs until Saturday, various performance times, £11 and conc. £8

Palace Theatre

Manchester

Beauty and the Beast

Disney's spectacular 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

United Reformed Church

Park Road, Westhoughton

Beauty & The Beast

A pantomime presented by The Bethel Crowd ADS.

Runs from Saturday, January 18 to Saturday, January 25