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The Barber of Seville review
Heritage Opera is approaching its tenth anniversary, and continues to entertain audiences in the North West with its own, world-class productions of classic operatic favourites.
1984, Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Any worries George Orwell’s grim political fiction is long past its’ own sell-by date are always offset by a daily reading of the news headlines.
Evacuees invited to matinee performance of Carrie’s War
If you spotted three evacuees on Lancaster Station recently – don’t worry, war hasn’t been declared.
Troubadours blend Appalachian sound
Garstang Unplugged welcomes its last guests of the spring season on Thursday June 20 in the form of Dana and Susan Robinson.
Eating Out: Seafood pub is a foodies’ paradise
Lovers of fresh seafood – and other culinary delights – are in for a treat at the newly re-opened Fenwick Arms at Claughton near Lancaster.
Book Club: Win walking book
We’re giving away two copies of Terry Marsh’ Great Mountain Days in the Pennines worth £17.95 each.
Soul Sister, The Lowry, Salford - review
Soul survivor might better have described the career of singing star Tina Turner, celebrated in this new musical.
Your metal band needs you
Lancaster metal four-piece Bloodyard have made it to the north west finals of Metal 2 the Masses, a renowned competition for metal bands.
Gig Guide: If you fall from grace...
Scorton based musician Jay Diggins is in good hands when it comes to the production of his forthcoming album.
Singers to celebrate the sounds of the east in concert
The Lancaster Singers present a concert of music inspired by the East at the Ashton Memorial in Lancaster this weekend.
Dining Out: Bay Horse Inn
A little off the beaten track is a gem of an eating house. Bay Horse Inn at Ellel near Lancaster has been established as an inn and restaurant since 1992 and is run by the Wilkinson family Brian and Mae, their son Craig and daughter Yvonne.
Book Club: Lancaster man triumphs against the odds
When Chris Stewart sent me a copy of his autobiography, it arrived with a packet of tissues.
Book Club: Author visits local libraries
Local author and renowned poet Christie Cavendish will be signing copies of her first published novel in libraries over the next couple of weeks.
Scorton show steams in
The North West’s premier steam show – Scorton Steam 2013 – will take place on June 15 and 16 and is set to thrill visitors with more than 600 exhibitors and a line up of sizzling shows, headlined by the Big Pete Monster Truck team and their massive and thrilling smash-up displays.
Coastal life captured for new exhibition
The Pavilion Café at Williamson Park in Lancaster is bringing the view of Morecambe Bay indoors with a new exhibition.
Russell Kane is coming to Lancaster’s Grand Theatre
Self-styled poseur extrordinaire Russell Kane is bringing a show in praise of ‘Smallness’ to Lancaster’s Grand Theatre.
Domestic abuse survivor gives fellow victims a Voice
Domestic violence survivor Eve Thomas is giving hope to thousands of victims all over the world with an inspirational new book.
Popular music from the Operas
Howard Rogerson and his Promenade Concert Orchestra ended their latest successful season by regaling the large and appreciative audience at the Platform with a selection of operatic musical favourites.
Dirty Dancing, Palace Theatre, Manchester: Review
To paraphrase the great Groucho Marx, I had the time of my life – but this wasn’t quite it.
Service station humour
Never one to be bound by convention, Lancaster entertainer and songwriter Kriss Foster conducted an unusual tour of gig “venues” earlier this month.
Park cafe exhibition will be Blue for you
The Pavilion Café at Williamson Park in Lancaster is bringing the view of Morecambe Bay indoors with a new exhibition.
You can Count on a top performance
Heritage Opera makes a return to Lancaster this Friday, with Rossini’s enchanting and outrageous The Barber of Seville.
New suspects in Ripper case
A Ripper expert and retired British Police murder squad detective is bringing his one-man show to Lancaster’s Grand Theatre.
Lee Nelson coming to Grand
Top comedian Lee Nelson is coming to Lancaster’s Grand Theatre, The Visitor can exclusively reveal.
Michael Jackson tribute act at Grand
For as long as he can remember, Ben Bowman has been obsessed with Michael Jackson.
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Poetry book gives us teenage kicks
Teenagers are a breed apart. I should know because I live with one.
Local artists in the picture
A special photography exhibition celebrating the achievements of Lancaster-based arts collective kicks off next weekend.
Bondax flavoured soup
“If you take Iron Man, D’angelo and Karma Kid then put them in a soup it would taste how we’re feeling at the moment”.
Brewery hosts another great charity event
Stick me in a brewery with a day long programme of live music and an array of international food stalls and, needless to say, I’m a happy man.
Skyline’s the limit for Jack
A young Lancaster artist whose work appears in adult and children’s books in the UK and America is to have his first gallery exhibition in the city next month.
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Weather for Lancaster
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 9 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: West
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Light rain
Temperature: 12 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: South east
