ELO Beatles Beyond presents The Lynne and McCartney Story, a brand new show featuring the songs of ELO, The Beatles, Solo Beatles, Tom Petty, Wilburys, Move and the symphonic pop that these two icons have been involved in.

 ELO Beatles Beyond are no ordinary tribute band. Fronted by top Jeff Lynne and Paul McCartney soundalikes, the band prides itself on performing the greatest hits of ELO, The Beatles, Wings and more, as they were intended to sound. This theatre show takes you on a journey behind some of the greatest hits of all time, and how the careers of these two songwriting legends have crossed over the years. You can see this fabulous tribute show on Saturday (February 2, 8pm), at The Beggars Theatre, Millom.

Box office 01229-775677, or on-line at www.beggarstheatre.co.uk.

Tickets £18.

WHITNEY - Queen Of The Night is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time. Brit School Champion, Shanice Smith delivers a powerhouse and breath-taking performance in this ultimate tribute to Whitney Houston. Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits that include I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment in Time, I'm Every Woman, My Love Is Your Love and the fabulous I Will Always Love You, from film The Bodyguard. This show beautifully reminds us that Whitney was the most highly awarded female artiste in the world - ever! Her one true legacy was her music which touched most of us at some time in our lives. You can be captivated by her music once more on Saturday (February 2, 7.30pm), at The Grand, Lancaster.

Box office 01524-64695.

Tickets: Full £25; concession £23.

Photo: David A. Lee

MULTI-million selling recording artist Barbara Dickson is in concert, accompanied by her band when she returns to Barrow's The Forum on Sunday (February 3, 7.30pm). Barbara will perform a wonderful range of material drawing on her folk roots as well as performing globally known hits, such as The Caravan Song, Another Suitcase in Another Hall, plus lots more. This concert is packed full of songs from one of the finest voices you will ever hear.

Box office 01229-820000.

Tickets £26.50.

AWARD-WINNING funny sisters, Flo & Joan, kick off The Dukes 2019 comedy season, on Saturday (February 2, 8pm). The musical comedy duo, aka Nicola and Rosie Dempsey, make their comedy debut at the Lancaster theatre with their new show Alive on Stage. The talented sisters are also accomplished piano and percussion musicians having headlined and played to sold-out audiences across the UK and North America, winning many awards along the way, including Chortle's Best Music and Variety Act 2018. For tickets go to www.dukes-lancaster.org or call 01524-598500.

Tickets £12.

THE Small Picture Show – a winter exhibition showing at The Beach Hut, Kents Bank Station, near Grange-over-Sands. The gallery walls have the work of 13 of Cumbria’s finest artists including Christine Baines, Kate Bentley, Daniel Cooper, Lesley Edmondson, Judy Evans, Christina Leadbetter, Clyde Olliver, Laura Pendlebury, Sally toms, Steve Trevillion, Beverley White and Judith Wood. The Beach Hut is open on Fridays and Saturdays (10.30am-4.30pm).

Picture: Cardoon Cartoon with Sweet Pea Hedge.

For further information go to www.thebeachhutgallery.co.uk.

ALL aboard for Crimes On The Nile, performed by New Old Friends, this versatile cast of four bring to life lascivious lawyers, crocked captains, fastidious physicians, ardently amorous authors, feuding femme fatales, plodding paramours, colossal kids, friendly first mates and attractive Americans, in this Agatha Christie inspired romp. The story sees Belgian detective extraordinaire, Artemis Arinae, enjoying a cruise along the Nile when tragedy strikes yet again. Performances take place on Wednesday (February 6, 2pm & 7.30pm) at The Dukes, Lancaster.

Box office 01524-598500.

Tickets: Full £16; concessions £14.50.