WE'RE Going On A Bear Hunt. Join the intrepid family of adventurers and their musical dog on a quest to find a bear. See them wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes, plenty of adventure and a few surprises along the way. This show is based on the much-loved picture book by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. Playing on Tuesday (2pm), Wednesday & Thursday (11am & 2pm), at The Forum, Barrow.

Box office 01229-820000. Tickets £12

OSCAR Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray is playing at Theatre by the Lake from Monday to Saturday (April 8-13). In a society obsessed with youth and beauty, Dorian Gray is given the chance to keep his looks forever. But at what cost ...? This bold new production based on the classic novel celebrates Wilde's wonderful language and will appeal to audiences old and new. Featuring Wilde's famous wit and a stellar cast, including Jonthan Wrather, known for playing the controversial Pierce Harris in Emmerdale. This gripping thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat right up until the final conclusion.

Box office 01678-74411 Tickets from £10.

THREE Shires is an exhibition of paintings and ceramics, fused glass and drawings, from Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire, courtesy of artists Jo Powell, Christine Baines, Lesley Edmondson, Heather Davies, Mandy Dorman, SallyToms, Daniel Cooper and Derek Setford. Showing at The Beach Hut Gallery, (Thurs-Sun, 10.30am-5pm) until April 28.

FOLLOWING sell-out houses for outings in 2017 and 2018, Lefty Scum return to The Dukes. The cast are three-time Edinburgh comedy Award nominee Josie Long, British Comedy Award & Musical Comedy Award nominees Jonny & The Baptists and Protest singer & 2108 Folk Mojo Folk Album of the Year musician Grace Petrie. Comedy, Music and revolutionary socialism will reunite once again (with plenty to talk about in a big year for UK politics). On stage, Saturday (7.30pm).

Box office 01524-598500.

FOLLOW the flowerpots at Sizergh Castle to discover how the garden grows in the Spring. Find the clues on this Flowerpot Trail and learn what Sizergh's plants have been up to. Take home a prize and see if you can grow one of your own. Booking not needed, admission applies. On until Sunday (April 28, 10am-4pm).   

For further National Trust events taking place, visit www.nationaltrust.org

PLENTY of Easter activities at Lowther Castle including; an egg hunt based on Dragons and Chocolate; workshops for children - learn how to build and light a campfire, then cook delicious pancakes on it; pewter making course where young alchemists are invited to enjoy mould-making and design-casting the material. There will also be a story-telling session, Dragon Tales with inspiring Ian Douglas – fun for all the family. These are just a few of the events, for further details including dates and times visit www.lowthercastle.org