5 things to do in the North West this weekend

The Full Monty
The classic show that follows the lives of six steel workers who have been put out of work arrives at the Liverpool Empire this week. Featuring huge hits from the likes of Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones, the show will feature a whole range of stars’ including Gary Lucy, Chris Fountain and Andrew Dunn. Find out more here.

The Cake and Bake Show
If you fancy yourself as the next baking star, head to The Cake and Bake Show this weekend. The event, that takes place at EventCity in Manchester, will include live bake-offs, skills classes and demonstrations from some of the UK’s most loved bakers and chefs, including Nadiya Hussain and Rosemary Shrager. There will also be a wide range of stalls where you can treat yourself as well as book-signings and display tables. Find out more here.

Spine
Spine, which is on at Manchester’s Royal Exchange this week, follows the friendship between a ferocious teenager and an activist pensioner. In an era of political disillusionment and generational divides, has politics forgotten the people it represents? Amy is about to find out. Find out more here.

Morecambe Band Remembrance Concert
Enjoy this annual performance of traditional brass band music and service of remembrance at the Old Station Building in Morecambe’s central promenade. Proceeds will be donated to the British Legion Poppy Appeal, Burma Star Association and other local ATC and the Army and Navy cadets. Find out more here.

Ellen Kent’s La Bohème
La Bohème is one of the most romantic operas ever written, telling the tragic tale of the doomed Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. Directed by Ellen Kent, this brand new production is traditionally staged and features beautiful sets and costumes. This classic tale of love and loss features many famous arias including ‘Your Tiny Hand is Frozen’, ‘They Call Me Mimi’ and ‘Musetta’s Waltz’. Find out more here.