THE People's Theatre Company brings one of the world's best loved nursery rhymes to life, namely There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly, to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pam Adam's bestselling book. This magical show has been written especially for grown-ups to enjoy with their child and has a feast of sing-along songs, colourful animal characters and heart-warming family fun. On stage at The Platform, Morecambe, on Wednesday (October 23, 2.30pm). For ages 2 to 102. 

Box office 01524-582803 

Tickets: Adults £11; children £9; family of four £36 

 

PATCHWORK Wonders is a genre-bursting mix of live beatboxing, imagery, surround sound, words, electronica, jazz, hip hop and South Asian classical folk music. You’ll be transported into a magical, dreamlike world of sound, words and projections. 

Created and performed by award-winning jazz musician Arun Gosh, visual artist Fabric Lenny and composer and sound artist Jason Singh. It is playful, engaging and fun and is perfect for kids aged 5 to 8 and their grown-ups. Playing today (Thursday) at 1.30pm and 4pm at The Dukes, Lancaster

Box office 01524-598500 

Tickets £7 

 

WITCHES and wizards and things that go bump in the night are all there waiting to greet you at Brockhole this Hallowe'en. You can visit the Haunted Forest, crawl through the Spiders Web, join the Zombie archery sessions and even brave the Cave in spooktacular fashion.  

There's even some gruesome games, ghost stories and graveyard golf. Whatever your favourite spooky activity is, you can find it at Brockhole on Windermere, from Saturday to October 31 (10am-6pm).  

www.brockhole.co.uk 

Tickets: Mini pumpkin passport (limited activities) £11; pumpkin passport £21 

 

BOLTON-le-Sands Floral and Horticultural Society’s 72nd Annual Autumn Show on Saturday (October 19, 2pm-4pm) at the community centre. The show will include Chrysanthemums, flowers, vegetables, fruit, homecraft, photographic, floral art, art, handicraft and a children’s section. There will also be refreshments available. 

Telephone 01524-824191 for entry details 

Admittance £1 

 

ANDY Fairweather Low and the Low Riders are performing at The Platform, Morecambe on Saturday (October 19, 7.30pm). Andy came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner. The 60s saw them clock up hit after pop hit, with songs such as Bend Me Shape Me, Hello Suzy, (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice, all are internationally known songs to this day. Since the early days, Andy has gone on to work with Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, David Crosby, Elton John and many more artists. 

Box office 01524-582803 

Tickets £25 

 

THE Great British Bloodbath is a murder mystery event by Highly Suspect and guarantees unforgettable fun, frivolities and fatalities on Saturday (October 19, 7pm-9pm), at Heron Corn Mill, Beetham. The plot goes something like this - the Bread of Heron Bake-off Bonanza has become the surprise TV hit of the decade and bakers have been competing to impress the judges to win the coveted Golden Whisk. 

But, when front runner Victoria Sponge is found drowned in her own batter, it seems someone believed she’d had her just desserts! 

Highly Suspect is Cumbria’s premier murder mystery event company, experts in creating the perfect mystery for you to unravel, providing a unique and hilarious night where guests can put their sleuthing skills to the test. 

To book telephone 015395-64271 or email info@heronmill.org. 

Tickets £12 each with includes sandwiches