ALBERT HALLS, Bolton - Singin' In The Rain. One of Hollywood's most popular musicals including the songs Make 'em Laugh, Good Morning and of course the title song.

Runs until Saturday, 7.30pm & 2.15pm, £12, £10 and £11 and £9 conc.

OCTAGON THEATRE, Bolton

The Hypochondriac

Monsieur Argan is a grumpy old whingebag who wants to marry off his daughter to a celebrated doctor's son, but Angelique has other ideas.

Runs until Saturday, February 22, 7.30pm, Mat (Feb 12 and 22) 2pm, £6.50 to £14.75

PALACE THEATRE, Manchester

Beauty and the Beast

One of the most popular and enchantingly romantic stories ever told is brought to life in Disney's award-winning musical.

Runs until Saturday, 7.30pm, Sat Mat 2.30pm, £13 to £33.50

Bear in the Big Blue house Live!

A fun production to keep all the family entertained.

Thursday until Sunday, February 16 2003, Thu 5pm, Fri 1.30pm & 5pm, Sat 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Sun 1.30pm & 4.30pm, £9.50 to £15

ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE, Manchester

Shoot The Crow

Will Randolph, Petesy, Socrates and Ding-Dong's plans for a daring robbery see them living the life of Riley or will their constant bickering find them tiling to the end of their days?

Runs until Saturday, February 22, 7.30pm, Sat 8pm, Mat - Thu, 2pm, Sat 5pm (Except Feb 8), £8 and £5.50 conc.

THE LOWRY, Salford Quays

Noises Off

A comedy masterpiece featuring Paul Bradley from EastEnders and former Dr Who Sylvester McCoy.

Runs from Monday until Saturday, 7.30pm, Wed Mat 2pm & Sat Mat 2.30pm, £8 to £22

COMEDY

THE BUZZ COMEDY CLUB, Nell Lane, Chorlton, Manchester

Matt Osborne, Geoff Norcott, Robin Banks and Steve Williams

Thursday, 8pm, £6 and £3 conc.

THE COMEDY STORE, Deansgate Locks, Whitworth Street, Manchester

The Best in Stand Up

Michael Smiley, Paul Thorne, Simon Evans and Johnnie Candon

Friday (February 7), 8pm and 11.30pm, £13 and £6 conc.

The Best in Stand Up

Paul Thorne, Mandy Knight, Simon Evans, Johnnie Candon, Michael Smiley

Saturday, 8pm and 11.30pm, £14 and £6 conc.

Overnight Success Tour 2003

Dave Spikey with Justin Moorhouse

Sunday, £10 and £8 conc.

Men At Work

Roger Monkhouse, Andy Robinson, Mick Ferry, Tony Burgess and Dave Williams

Wednesday, 8pm, £7 and £6 conc.

Hungry Eye

Thursday, 8pm, £12 and £6

THE FROG & BUCKET, Oldham Street, Manchester

Red Hot Raw + Curry and Quips

Stu Who performs, joined by six hopefuls, with balti supper available.

Thursday, £5, with balti £7, NUS £2, with balti £4

Barrel Of Laughs

A minimum of three top comedians and compere.

Friday, £10 and £6 NUS, Saturday, £12 and £6 NUS