IN OUR Hands presented by Smoking Apples, puppetry and visual theatre company, follows trawler fisherman, Alf, whose experience and boat are at the top of the game. But times are changing and so is the industry. How will Alf Adapt in order to survive? The play will transport you out to sea, under the ocean and onto the deck of the Catcher's Fortune. Using innovative puppetry, a striking set and an original score, join Alf, as he journeys from the depths of despair to rise again and rescue the life he loves. Playing on Wednesday (8pm) at The Brewery, Kendal.

Box office 01539-725133

Tickets - Adults: £12 (U16s) £11.

NOW celebrating its third year The Leighton Hall Motorcycle Hill Climb takes place on Sunday (September 24) at the historic and beautiful grounds of Leighton Hall, Carnforth. The event is open to all solo motorcycle and three-wheelers for any capacity limit including all classes from vintage to modern machines. The track has a thrilling 50/60 degree bend some 50 metres from the start-line, which adds extra excitement, so all enthusiasts can push their bikes to full throttle! On the day riders are asked to arrive from 6am to have bikes and equipment inspected, then each competitor gets the opportunity to do two practise runs in readiness for the racing, starting after 1pm. Gates open to the public at 9am.

For more info visit www.leightonhallmotorcyclehillclimb.co.uk.

Admission - Adults £8.50; children (U15s) £3.50. No dogs allowed. Parking free.

CIRCUS Just Got Sexy featuring Forbidden Nights, this innovative show brings us a full theatre production including a custom stage, rigging and stage shower, creating an exciting array of show-stopping signature routines. The cast is made up of a male vocalist, aerial artist, pole performer, fire act and The Forbidden dance crew. These talented circus artists perform heart-racing tricks in an electric fusion of daring routines, acrobatics and provocative choreography. The show is jam-packed from the beginning to the finale and will leave you on the edge of your seat! Playing tomorrow (September 22, 8pm), at The Grand, Lancaster.

Box office 01524-64695

Tickets - Premium seat (1st six rows) £22.50. Value seat £19.50

AMBLESIDE’S Festival of the Fells takes place from today (Thursday) to Monday (September 25) in and around the area. It’s a mountain, outdoor-activity and cultural festival, designed to appeal to fell lovers of all abilities as well as other interesting things to do for people who just love to visit the Lakes. There’s biking, swimming, ghyll scrambling, talks, music and comedy, Nordic walking, abseiling and a dog walk to name but a few activities.

For full programme visit www.festivalofthefells.co.uk.

Booking is advised for most activities.

IF YOU like something different then The Book of Darkness and Light is right up your alley. Legend has it that many years ago a book of terrifying tales was found. Now, you are invited to share its secrets …if you dare. Written and performed by Adam Z. Robinson and music composed and performed by Ben Styles, there's three ghostly stories to delight and horrify, accompanied by the beautiful sounds of the violin, on stage tonight (6.15pm & 8.30pm), at The Dukes, Lancaster. Children 14+ yrs. Box office 01524-598500.

Tickets £12; concessions £10.

THE Producers, performed by Ulverston Amateurs, takes place from Tuesday to Friday (September 26-29, 7pm) and Saturday (September 30, 6pm). Max Bialystock, a down on his luck producer, hatches a get-rich-quick-scheme with timid accountant Leo Bloom to pull off Broadway’s greatest scam – the scheme is faultless or so they think. This musical farce includes a gaggle of show-stopping numbers and will keep you entertained and in stitches from start to finish. On stage at the Coronation Hall, Ulverston.

Box office 01229-587140.

Tickets £12; (U16s) £10; all seats Tuesday £10.