What's On Guide WC December 2

Here is our weekly What's On Guide.

Dick Whittington and his Cat (Family Panto)

The classic story of adversity, success, love, and resilience. Presented by Lancaster Footlights.

Every Friday, Saturday  and Sunday, then daily from December 20 (except Xmas Day), various times, Lancaster Grand

Beauty & The Beast (Adult Panto)

Presented by After Dark Entertainment. *Strictly over 18s and not for the easily offended*.

Various days and times from December 7-22, Lancaster Grand

The Borrowers

The Dukes' Christmas show returns with a theatrical adaptation of Mary Norton’s beloved classic tale.

Daily until December 29 (except Sundays and Christmas Day, various times), The Dukes, Lancaster

Carnforth Christmas Lights Switch On

Fairground rides, face painting, tombola, food stalls, live music from James Candlin and Northern Heights Stilt Walkers and of course Father Christmas. Live music from 6pm and the Switch On by the Mayor of Carnforth at 6.30pm.

Wednesday, December 4, from 6pm, War Memorial Gardens, Carnforth

The Snow Queen

A lively and hilarious take on the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, written by Kei Bailey and performed by the 2023 winners of NODA’s ‘Best Pantomime’ in the Northwest region, the Silverdale Village Players.

Wednesday to Saturday, December 4-7, Gaskell Hall, Silverdale

Milton Jones – Ha!Milton

The funnyman’s latest hilarious stand up show.

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

Buddy Holly and The Cricketers - Holly at Christmas

Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in this fast, furious and funny tribute show.

Thursday, December 5, 7:30pm, The Platform, Morecambe

Festive Benefits!

Featuring sets from The Balkanics (folk), Mr Saturday Night (bluegrass) & Ruth Eliza (Americana).

Friday December 6, from 7:30pm, the Gregson Centre, Lancaster

Friends of Beaumont Christmas Fair

Including live music from The Beets, the Beaumont Signing choir, a Christmas disco with Beyond Radio’s Luke Stutchbury, and much more.

Saturday, December 7, from 11:30am, Beaumont College, Lancaster

West End Lantern Procession

A parade through the streets led by Baybeat Street Band and featuring community-made lanterns.

Saturday December 7, 6pm, outside More Music, Morecambe

Mrs Claus

Cosy down by the fireplace surrounded by the shimmering lights of the Christmas tree for an adorable and enchanting storytelling experience that is sure to get you feeling festive. This show is perfect for little ones and all those who believe.

Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8 at 1pm and 3pm, December 14 and 15 at 11am and 1pm, Ashton Memorial, Williamson Park, Lancaster

Baked A La Ska – Ska of Wonder

Ska originals plus quirky covers, as the 11 piece band perform a headline set to round off the West End Lantern Procession.

Saturday, December 7, 8pm, More Music, Morecambe

Lancaster's Winter Wonderland

Giant show globes parade through the city featuring snow princesses, a giant animatronic snow lion, winter sprites and drumming from Samba Espirito.

Sunday December 8, from 11am to late afternoon, Lancaster city centre