10 of the best
Your guide to events you must not miss this week
most famous arias of the operatic world. The most powerful melody comes in the second part of the Opera in the form of Triumphal March to highlight victory and triumph.
Amande Concerts, producer of The Russian State Ballet and Opera House is a company that is dedicated to delivering productions of the highest quality to British and European regional audiences. www.victoriatheatre.co.uk
2 International Women’s Day Workshop: Women of Calderdale
The Piece Hall, Halifax, March 8, 1pm-4pm
To celebrate International Women’s Day head to The Piece Hall Learning Studio to draw a portrait of your Calderdale Heroine. Could it be your mum, sister, friend or a well-known Calderdale Woman who inspires you? Artist Hannah Honeywill will be leading this drawing workshop and participants will be supported to draw with pencils, charcoal, and pens to create a unique portrait. Drawings will be displayed in The Piece Hall windows during March. www.thepiecehall.co.uk
3 A Spoonful of Julie
St James Church, Hebden Bridge, March 7, 7,30pm
If you love Julie Andrews, then ‘A Spoonful of Julie’ will delight your Julie senses. Join singer Nicola Mills (pictured) and Gary Branch on piano in this memorable tribute to Julie, full of your favourite ‘Julie’ things. With cleverly written medleys and songs from all your favourite films and shows with some Julie stories thrown in, it’s guaranteed to get you singing along. Join Nicola, fulfilling a life long dream to sing the songs of Dame Julie Andrews. www.eventbrite.com
4 ’Allo, ‘Allo
Halifax Playhouse, March 10-14 The smash-hit stage show of the hit TV series ‘Allo ‘Allo! is coming to the Halifax Playhouse. Based on the hugely popular BBC comedy, the play follows the hapless café owner Rene in wartorn occupied France. The show will be performed by the Halifax Thespians in association with Samuel French Limited. www.halifax playhouse.org. uk
5 Read Regional at Central Library: Travel Writer, Horatio Clare
Halifax Central Library, March, 2pm-4.45pm
Pay a visit to Halifax Central Library for what promises to be a fascinating afternoon with Travel Writer, Horatio Clare, talking about his latest book, Icebreaker, A Voyage Far North. www.ticketsource.co.uk