National Theatre turns an ancient Greek tragedy into a modern, rowdy, music-filled production, with the women of Thebes taking centre stage.

Get first pick of one-off gifts at People’s History Museum’s Winter Makers Market preview evening, with live jazz, mulled wine and after-hours gallery access.

Dr Shanali Perera’s paintings explore the space between what can be seen and what is experienced when it comes to illness.

Explore the ways in which Manchester helped shape and reinforce the ideas of the fathers of communism, Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx.

A salt and pepper pot for the king and queen. A ruler for the prince. Shakespeare, brilliantly reimagined through kitchen clutter.

texture’s latest exhibition asks something unusual of its visitors: hold two gazes at once – your own, and that of someone living a hundred years from now.

With interactive encounters and live performance, Compass Festival is set to animate the city of Leeds once again this November.

Step into the majestic Blackpool Tower Ballroom for an experience like no other. With stunning architecture, live music and treats galore, Afternoon Tea here is highly recommended.

Come face to face with SEA LIFE Blackpool’s hungriest resident. This unique experience gives you the chance to feed Phoenix the green sea turtle and learn about this endangered species.

A lost recording of the opening moments of the Strangeways Protest sits at the centre of Richard Hards’ exhibition at Moon Grove.

A choir that’s played nightclubs and toured with Gary Numan mixes festive singalongs with new carols by candlelight.

A stripped-back line-up from The Untold Orchestra brings a free festive set to the Social to kick off Festive Voices.