What's On Guide W/C October 2

Here is your guide to what's on in local entertainment this week.

The Bay International Film Festival

The first ever festival featuring three weeks of films by Stanley Kubrick and a Film Forum, networking events, awards ceremony, and three screenings of the best short films of this year. Opening night this Saturday, 5pm. Festival includes photo exhibitions at the Midland Hotel October 22-25, and October 27-29

Saturday October 7 to Sunday October 29, Reel Cinema in Morecambe and West End Playhouse

Litfest’s Autumn Weekend   

Local and international award winning writers will share the bill in a series of talks, events and workshops, both in person and online, all of which are free, or pay what you can afford. 

October 5-10, The Dukes, The Storey Lancaster, or online

Phil Wang: Wang in There, Baby! 

The comic’s brand new stand-up show. 

Thursday, October 5, 7:30pm, Lancaster Grand

LIZZIE 

A true crime punk rock musical, exploring the life of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in the late summer of 1892 in Fall River, Massachusetts.  

Thursday-Sunday Oct 5-8 at 7:30pm, plus Saturday matinee at 2:30pm, The Dukes, Lancaster

Real Music Disco 

The cream of four decades of pop music – and nothing else. The school disco for grown-ups! 

Friday, October 6, 8:30pm, Gregson Centre, Lancaster

HENGE 

A scintillating live set of prog rock, rave and electronica from the popular band. 

Friday, October 6, doors 7pm, Kanteena, Lancaster

Bridget Christie: Who am I? 

The Edinburgh Comedy Award winning comedian’s latest stand up show. 

Friday, October 6, 7:30pm, Lancaster Grand

Dreadzone

One of the best live bands around.

Friday October 6, 7.30pm, Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal

King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys 

A zany stage show and some of the finest, most authentic rhythm & blues band ever to come from outside the USA.  

Friday, October 6, 7:30pm, The Platform, Morecambe

Porkpie Band 

The popular eight piece ska band perform iconic classics from The Specials, Madness, The Beat, and Bad Manners.  

Friday, October 6, doors 7:30pm, Alhambra, Morecambe 

Fun Palace

A day of family fun events and activities. Includes 'meet the wrestlers' with the stars of Odyssey Pro Wrestling at 2pm.

Saturday October 7, 9am to 4pm, Morecambe Library

Odyssey Pro Wrestling – Panic Stations 

The latest event in a programme of family friendly entertainment that continues Morecambe's long-standing history of professional wrestling.  

Saturday, October 7, doors 5:30pm, show start 6:30pm, Alhambra, Morecambe

ReGenesis 

The UK’s premier and best loved Genesis tribute band, performing all the hits since 1994. 

Saturday, October 7, doors 7pm, Kanteena, Lancaster

Thompson Smurthwaite 

A “Bluesish” acoustic style music and banter show in support of Alzheimers Research UK. Free entry but donations welcome. 

Saturday, October 7, 7pm, Gregson Centre, Lancaster

All the Right Notes: 30th Anniversary Ceilidh  

A special celebration ceilidh with folk music, singing, traditional dancing and storytelling. 

Saturday, October 7, 7pm, More Music, Morecambe

Disco Inferno in concert 

If you ever dreamed of going to New York’s Studio 54, this show takes you there in one night at the disco you’ll never forget. 

Saturday, October 7, 7:30pm, Lancaster Grand

The Everly Brothers Show 

The Temple Brothers replicate the iconic harmonies of the legendary duo, together with live acoustic guitars and a touch of humour.  Supported by The Fabulous Fontaines and Merseybeat group The Connection. All tickets include a hot supper meal in the interval. 

Saturday, October 7, 7:30pm, The Platform, Morecambe

30th Birthday Party 

Celebrating More Music’s 30 years of music making. Films, presentations, food and music! 

Sunday, October 8, 1:30pm, More Music, Morecambe

Ruby Wax – I’m not as well as I thought I was 

The comedian's rawest, darkest and funniest stage show yet.  

Sunday, October 8, 7:30pm, Lancaster Grand