1. The Skriker, Manchester International Festival, various dates and locations.

Venture into Manchester this weekend to catch Maxine Peake in her latest role as a menacing shape-shifting fairy in a play which blends an ancient fairy story with a portrait of broken England. For tickets, visit mif.co.uk/artist/maxine-peake.

The Bolton News: MENACING: Maxine Peake in The Skriker PIC: Jonty Wilde

 

2. Foreigner's Journey – The Railway Venue, Saturday from 8pm.

No introduction needed for this uniquely fabulous tribute to the mighty AOR gods - Foreigner and Journey.

The Bolton News: A Foreigner's Journey

 

3. Noises Off, the Octagon Theatre, Saturday 2pm and 7.30pm

Last chance to catch the raucous comedy which reveals the backstage shenanigans of a theatre company in the throes of putting on a show.

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4. Deadaudiosaints, Target: Renegades, Number7 and Jacob's Story, The Alma Inn, from 8.30pm

A free night of music on the heavy side of heavy at Bolton’s very own rock pub in Bradshawgate.

The Bolton News: The Alma Inn in Bradshawgate. Picture from Google Maps.

 

5. ‘80s night at the Roundhouse, Halliwell, from 8pm

Revellers are being encouraged to don their best ‘80s costume for the event which will feature music from the decade of electro.

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