Star of The Fast Show, Simon Day will take to the stage for his first ever solo stand up tour with no wigs, hats or comedy glasses. He will attempt to explain what it's like to be a clown, hero, genius, loser and true artist all in one show.

Tickets: £14, discounts £12. Box Office: 01282 664400

Swan Lake
Thursday, December 4th, 7-30 p.m.

The Vienna Festival Ballet presents the world's most popular ballet, with music by Tchaikovsky. Capturing a full range of emotions and with lavish costumes, stunning scenery and international stars, this is a night not to be missed.

Tickets: £16, discounts £11, family of four £42, dance schools £8. Box Office: 01282 664400

Debra McClaren School of Dance
Saturday, December 6th, 7-30 p.m.

In celebration of 30 years teaching and show productions, children and students from the Debra McClaren School of Dance present their 30th Anniversary Song and Dance Spectacular.

Tickets: £8. Box Office: 01282 664400

Beauty and The Beast
Wednesday, December 10th to Saturday, December 13th

Burnley Youth Theatre present a new adaptation of this lively production, which remains faithful to the original. Adapted and directed by Andrew Raffle.

Schools performances: Wednesday, 1 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Public performances: Friday, 7-30 p.m. and Saturday, 2-30 p.m. and 7-30 p.m.

Tickets: Schools - young people £3.95, teachers FREE. Tel: 01282 427767
Public - adults £6, discounts £4, family £18. Box Office: 01282 664400

Annie
Tuesday, December 16th to Saturday, December 20th, 1 p.m. matinee and 7-30 p.m.

BASICS Junior Theatre School presents what is still considered by many to be the most popular production in musical theatre today. It will feature every member of the Theatre School, who last performed it back in 2002.

To become a Patron and receive priority booking advanatages call 01282 413654.

Tickets: Tuesday and Saturday matinee £10, Wednesday and Thursday £12, Friday and Saturday £14. Box Office: 01282 664400

PRESTON GUILD HALL

John Shuttleworth in The Minor Tour (and other Mythological Creatures)
Thursday, December 4th, 7-45 p.m.

Join Sheffield's finest comedian in a celebration of all things strange and mythological, which may well include Father Christmas himself.

Tickets: £15, concessions £1 off, friends £2 off, groups of 10 or more - 1 free ticket per 10. Box Office: 0845 344 2012

Steve Steinman's Vampires Rock Christmas
Thursday, December 11th, 7-45 p.m.

A show like no other, with a twist of rock, a hint of comedy and jam packed with all the greatest anthems guaranteed to get you on your feet. With special guest star Toyah Willcox as the Devil Queen.

Tickets: £19, friends £2 off, groups of 10 or more - 1 free ticket per 10, under 12s FREE. Box Office: 0845 344 2012

Beyond the Barricade at Christmas
Friday, December 12th, 7-30 p.m.

Featuring music from all the great shows and movies of the festive season, sung by past principal performers from Les Miserables.

Tickets: £17 and £18.50, concessions £1 off, friends £2 off, groups of 10 or more - £1 off and 1 free ticket per 10. Box Office: 0845 344 2012

Raymond Gubbay presents New Year's Eve Prom
Wednesday, December 31st, 9-45 p.m.

See in the New Year in style with great Classics, proms favourites and fantastic indoor fireworks.

Tickets: £25, £31 and £35. Box Office: 0845 344 2012

CHARTER THEATRE - PRESTON

Aladdin
Monday, December 1st to Sunday, January 4 - no performances on Thursdays

Featuring a mix of hilarious comedy, fantastic music and a real flying carpet - a great show for all the family this festive season.

Tickets: Children £11-£12, adults £15-£16, families £44-£48, groups of 10 or more - £9 with 1 free ticket per 10, school groups of 10 or more - £7 with 1 free ticket per 10. Box Office: 0845 344 2012

THE PLATFORM - MORECAMBE

The Searchers
Friday, December 5th, 7-30 p.m.

A two and a half hour concert including all their famous hits, plus many of their seldom performed album tracks and B-sides.

Tickets: £15. Box Office:01524 582803 / 406108

Treasure Island - Panto Style
Tuesday, December 16th, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

With plenty of comedy and music, colourful costumes and a great storyline, this is terrific entertainment for the whole family.

Tickets: £6, family £20. Box Office: 01524 582803 / 406108