What’s On Tuesday 19th April

Folk, Irish and country

MUSIC, SONGS, POEMS AND PINTS. Hosted by Penny Black. The Plough, Chain Lane, Staining. 9pm.

COUNTRY & WESTERN NIGHT. With line dancing. Bispham Conservative Club, Red Bank Road, Bispham.

ST ANNES ACOUSTIC ROOTS. Open microphone night. All welcome. Royal British Legion Club, Mayfield Road, St Annes. 8.30pm.

CHRISTE MOORE. Former Moving Hearts and Planxty member back on the road. Palace Theatre, Oxford Road, Manchester. 8pm.

Theatre and shows

GHOST: THE MUSICAL. New stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning 1990 film prior to opening in London’s West End and starring Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy. Opera House, Quay Street, Manchester. Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm. Ends May 14.

THE DEMOLITION MAN. Based on the life of Fred Dibnah, a new play by Aelish Michael directed by David Thacker and starring Colin Connor as Fred Dibnah and Michelle Collins as Sheila. Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft South, Bolton. To May 7. Monday to Saturday, 7.30pm plus selected matinees. Box office, (01204) 520661.

5 @ 50. World premiere of Canadian writer Brad Fraser’s comic new play about five women turning 50. Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester. Monday to Friday, 7.30pm. Saturdays, 8pm. Matinees Wednesday, 2.30pm and Saturday 4pm. Box office, (0161) 8339833. Ends May 14.

MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT. Phill Jupitus, Jodie Prenger and Todd Carty star in the musical comedy romp ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Grand Theatre, Church Street, Blackpool. To Saturday, 7.30pm. Thursday and Saturday matinees, 2pm.

SHAUN’S BIG SHOW. Shaun the Sheep’s stage show - a preview of what’s heading to Blackpool later in the year. The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester. To Sunday, 7pm. Also Thursday to Sunday matinees, 2.30pm.

THE BEST OF BLACKPOOL. All new circus show with Mooky and Mr Boo plus speciality acts from around the world. Tower Circus, Blackpool Tower. 1 and 4pm. Box office, 0844 8561000.

Pubs and bars

FUNKY BOX. Walkabout, Queen Street, Blackpool. To 3am.

GALLEON HOUSE BAND. With Stephen Pierre and Sara Cheston. The Galleon, Abingdon Street, Blackpool.

ROB BRIGHTMAN. Soulful tunes. Soul Suite, Queen Square, Blackpool.

ANDY KNIGHT’S FREE AND EASY. Buckingham’s, Queen Street, Blackpool. 3 - 5pm.

DARTS AND DOMINOES. The Albert, Lytham Road, South Shore.

Cabaret

CABARET NIGHT. With Irene Silva, Carl Schofield and Martin Gregory Lambert. Nellie Dean’s , North Promenade, Blackpool.

FUNNY GIRLS SHOW. The award winning show performed nightly (except Monday). Funny Girls, Dickson Road, Blackpool. From 7pm.

Music

LYTHAM LIGHT ORCHESTRA. Weekly meeting. Michael Hall Theatre School, Preston Old Road, Marton. 7.30-9.30pm. Details, (01253) 696990.

CHOIR PRACTICE. For youngsters aged seven to 17. Chesters Dancing Academy, 19 Victoria Street, Fleetwood. Details, (07989) 144423.

BLACKPOOL SOUNDWAVES LADIES HARMONY CHORUS. Simple singing techniques taught. Springfield Church Hall, Bispham Road, Bispham. 7pm.

THE ELSWICK SINGERS. New members welcome. Elswick Village Hall, Roseacre Road, Elswick. 7.30pm. Details, (01253) 890209 or (01995) 679312.

GUARDIAN CONCERT BAND. Rehearsals - brass players (grade 5 plus) always needed. Lytham Methodist Church, 4 The Serpentine, Lytham. Weekly, 7.45 to 9.30pm. Details, (0771) 424 1860.

BARBERSHOP HARMONY. New members welcome. Help and teach tapes provided. Brun Grove WM Club, Blackpool. 7.30pm.

Poker and sport

POKER LEAGUE. Weekly points and cash. Free food for players. The Ramsden Arms, Talbot Road, Blackpool.

RED TOOTH POKER NIGHT. Open to all. The Gynn, Gynn Square, North Shore. 7.45pm.

PISTOLS POKER LEAGUE. The No 3, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool.

POKER NIGHT. With free supper. The Dunes, Lytham Road, South Shore. From 8.30pm.

Quizzes

QUIZ AND BINGO. Cash prizes and free supper. Up to £200 to be won. Churchill’s, Topping Street. Blackpool. 9.30pm.

QUIZ NIGHT. And Take Your Pick. Free buffet for contestants. The Washington, Topping Street, Blackpool. 8pm.

FOREST DAVE’S QUIZ NIGHT. Plus cash bingo and free supper. The Clarence, Preston New Road, Marton.

QUIZ NIGHT. And Play Your Cards Right with Mel and Chris. The No 4 & Freemasons, Newton Drive, Blackpool.

CASH QUIZ. Plus free supper.The Farmers Arms, Lytham Road, South Shore.

QUIZ NIGHT. The Air Balloon, Squires Gate Lane, Squires Gate. 9pm.