Library Theatre, St Peter's Square, Manchester (tel: 0161 236 7110) - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Come along to George and Martha's for an evening of fun and games and a night of drunken recriminations and revelations. Runs until Saturday, 7.30pm, Sat Mat 2.30pm, £9.50 to £13

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, November 30, 7.30pm, Wed Mat (Nov 20) and 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

Opera House

Quay Street, Manchester (tel: 0161 242 2509)

That'll Be The Day

A night of music from the 1950's, 60's and 70's taking audiences on a hand-clapping foot-stomping trip down memory lane.

Sunday, 7.30pm, £6.75 to £15.50

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)

Sing-A-Long-A Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Re-live your old school productions and sing along to the famous songs of this classic play.

Saturday, 5pm and 8pm, £12.50

The Lowry

Salford Quays (tel: 0161 876 2000

Don't Dress for Dinner

A clasic farce of mistresses and gourmet delights served up by an all star cast including Robert Duncan and Vicki Michelle.

Runs until Saturday, 7.30pm, Wed & Sat Mat 2.30pm, £6-£19.50

Frankenstein

Eye-goggling images and hilarious horror from the masters of monstrous animation.

Runs until Saturday, £8 to £12

The Met

Market Street, Bury (tel: 0161 761 2216)

Private Angelo

The story of Angelo, an Italian soldier who is blessed with great wisdom and good humour.

Tonight, 7.30pm, £8 and £6 conc.