THEATRE

Carousel

The magic of Rodgers and Hammerstein's words and music producing an enchanting and spectacular production.

Until Saturday, 7.15pm, £8.

Adam Watkiss

The man of the moment who made television history by winning the biggest cash prize on a TV talent show.

Tuesday, 8pm, £14-£12.

Andy Prior and His Orchestra with John Miller

Another sensational show featuring the hits of Glenn Miller and Stan Kenton.

Wednesday, 8pm, £15 and £13

Ann Breen

The Irish singer returns to Bolton to perform her many hits.

Thursday, 7.30pm, £11 and £9 conc.

BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE, Blackpool (01253 290190)

The Magic of the Musicals

Marti Webb and Robert Meadmore return with hits from Les Miserables, Cats, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Joseph, Evita and many more.

Saturday, 8pm, £12.50.

Grease

The T-Birds and The Pink Ladies return to Rydell High for their final year at high school.

Monday to Saturday, 7.30pm, Fri 5.30pm and 8.45pm, Sat 5pm and 8.30pm, £14 and above.

BUXTON OPERA HOUSE, Water Street, Buxton (01298 72190)

4.48 Psychosis

After Sarah's tragic death the region of the mind is explored dissecting the anatomy of human experience and pain.

Until Saturday, 8pm, £6.

Love Me Tender - The Elvis 25th Anniversary Tour

The 25th anniversary of Elvis's death is celebrated with his music and costumes.

Sunday, 7.30pm, £10 to £13.

The Lavender Hill Mob

A humble bank clerk who masterminds the gold bullion heist of the century in this comedy based on the Ealing classic film.

Tuesday until Saturday, 7.30pm, Thu & Sat Mat 2.30pm, £12 to £16.

CONTACT, Oxford St, Manchester (0161 274 0600)

Storm

Darkness falls and a storm rages around a children's home where stories are told and secrets are shared.

Until Saturday April 27, 8pm, £10, £6 conc.

Inside Out

Young people share and reveal touching and provactive insights into their personsl visions.

Friday and Sat, 7pm, £3

Josephine Oniyama

A new song writing talent with words from Quest and pictures from Lemn Sissay's short film The Elevator.

Sunday, 8pm, £6, £4 conc.

Hitting Home

A remarkable memoir telling the hard-hitting story of domestic violence.

Thursday, 7pm, £5, £3.50 conc.

DARWEN LIBRARY THEATRE, Knott Street, Darwen (01254 706006)

Golden Moments From Opera

Hilarious scenes and heart rending arias from the world's favourite operas presented by Hat Stand Opera.

Saturday, 7.30pm, £8 and £6 conc.

GREEN ROOM, Whitworth Street, Manchester (0161 615 0515)

Romeo & Juliet

The Little Angel Theatre turn with lively children's version of this magical tale.

Sunday, 2pm, £6 and £5 conc.

HEALD GREEN THEATRE COMPANY, off Styal Road, Gatley (0161 283 0715

Quartet

A comedy drama set in a theatrical home with four former opera singers coping with ageing.

Saturday and Monday to Saturday, 7.30pm, £5 and £4.50 conc.

LIBRARY THEATRE, Central Library, Manchester (0161 236 7110 )

Mrs Noah & The Flood

Martha dreams of a great flood which destroys the world.

Until Saturday, Fri 10.30am, Sat 11am and 2.30pm, £6 and £5 conc.

Island

In February 2000, the two-month-old remains of a mysterious old lady are found on a traffic island in the West Midlands. Who is she?

Thursday until Saturday, 7.30pm, Fri & Sat 8pm, £10, £12 Sat.

THE LOWRY, Pier 8, Salford Quays (0161 876 2000)

Macbeth

A tale of witchcraft with three sisters creating Macbeth the killing machine.

Tuesday until Saturday, 7.30pm, Thurs Mat 1.30pm, Sat Mat 2.30pm.

THE MET, Market Street, Bury

(0161 761 2216)

NEW MILLENNIUM THEATRE, Waterfoot, Rossendale (01706 228720)

Happy Families

On his graduation day John recalls all the embarrassments, tensions, joys and sorrows of family life.

Until Saturday, 7pm, £5 and £4 conc.

OCTAGON THEATRE, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton (520661)

Miss Julie

A classic tale of power, sex and gender warfare with the haughty and aristocratic Miss Julie played by Emmerdale's Lady Tara, Anna Breacon.

Until Saturday, May 11, 7.30pm, £8.50 to £12.50 Mon to Thu and £10.50 to £14.50 Fri & Sat.

OLDHAM COLISEUM, Fairbottom St, Oldham (0161 624 2829)

Love Me Slender

One woman battles to beat the bulge in this poignant comedy. Until May 4, 7.30pm, except Fridays 8pm & Sat 27, 2.30pm & 7.30pm.

PALACE THEATRE, Oxford Road, Manchester (0161 242 2524)

Miss Saigon

Tragic tale of a love affair between a US soldier and a Vietnamese woman.

Until June, 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm, £10 to £36.

PRESTON GUILD HALL AND CHARTER THEATRE, Lancaster Road, Preston (01772 258858)

The Magic Flute

Mozart's masterpiece which is a mixture of comedy, pantomime and fairy tale. Until Saturday, 7.15pm, £12.50 Fri and Sat.

My Beautiful Laundrette

Set within the Asian community the unusual love story of Omar who takes over his uncle's laundrette with the intention of turning it into a glittering palace of commercial success.

Tuesday to Saturday, 7.30pm, £12.

ROYAL EXCHANGE, St Ann's Square, Manchester (0161 833 9833)

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Shakespeares tale of magic, mischief and misled lovers, directed by Lucy Bailey.

Until Saturday, 7.30pm, Sat 4pm & 8pm.

American Buffalo

The schemes and dreams of three no-hopers are told in a story of revenge and fury.

Wednesday until Saturday May 18, 7.30pm, Sat 8pm, except Mon April 29, 7pm, Wed Mat 2.30pm and Sat Mat 4pm, £7 to £24.75.

Studio

Lament

Suspect Culture's five performers grit their teeth and raise a smile ans they sing and dance their way through the evening.

Friday 7.30pm and Saturday 8pm, £7.50 and £5.50 conc.