5 things to do in the North West

Jack Whitehall: At Large
Multi award-winning stand-up comic Jack Whitehall is bringing his tour to Liverpool’s Echo Arena on Sunday night. It will be the biggest tour that he has done so far and being fresh from hosting the Royal Variety Performance and starring in Bad Education and A League Of Their Own, Jack Whitehall is set to be on his best form for the show. Find out more here.

Gaslight
Head along to the Oldham Coliseum Theatre this weekend to see the captivating story of Gaslight on stage. The plot follows Bella, who is convinced that she’s losing her mind just as her mother did before her. But is the terror all in her mind or are there dark secrets dwelling in her home? The arrival of a retired detective leads to a shocking discovery. Find out more here.

Anton & Erin
With a full 25 piece concert orchestra and six world class ensemble dancers, Anton and Erin will take to the stage with dazzling choreography and costumes and will perform the likes of Moondance, Guys and Dolls and I Could Have Danced All Night at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Saturday night. Find out more here.

Harry Potter Celebration
If you and the gang are Harry Potter fans, you will love this event taking place at Manchester Library on Saturday. There will be a range of Potter-based activities to get involved in, you will be able to find out which Hogwarts house you would be in and you will get to enjoy the Wolfson Reading Room, which will be transformed into the Hogwarts Grand Hall. Get your costumes and wands ready! Find out more here.

Pirates, Pants and Wellyphants
Head along to Kirkby Gallery on Saturday to meet children’s illustrator Nick Sharratt, who is displaying his life and works in a fun-packed exhibition at the venue. There will be creative activities for everyone to get involved in and children can learn all about how he creates pictures and brings a story together, as well as being able to get their favourite books signed. Find out more here.