RECOMMENDED

●●NATIONAL Theatre Live - The Motive and the Cue (March 21)

A new play by Jack Thorne. Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play.

1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction.

But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.

Cost: Tickets from £10. Time: 7pm. Phone: Middleton

Arena 0300 303 8633. Address: Middleton Arena, Lcpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton M24 1AG.

●●MILLION Dollar Men (March 22)

It’s raining men and you’re all going to be shouting “Hallelujah!” by the end of the night! This powerful show has everything you need for the ultimate ladies night out.

Great dancing, fun interaction and all the action of the smash hit film Magic Mike. The show brings to life your favourite scenes from the hottest film around. From sexy cops to soldiers, pimps to cowboys and lockdowns to hoedowns, these guys will get you hot under the collar, and we’re sure our very own Channing doing Pony will help with that too.

Experience the atmosphere of a fun Vegas strip show, with the sounds of all your favourite 90s & 00s R’N’B. Relive your favourite Channing Tatum moments, and while you’re there why not experience some new ones too?! Cost: Tickets from £23. Time: 7.30pm. Phone: Middleton Arena 0300 303 8633. Suitable for Ages 18+ only. Address: Middleton Arena, Lcpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG.

●●WARDLE Academy Bands Night (March 22)

The mayor’s charity presents Wardle Academy bands night. Tickets include pie and peas supper.

For tickets, please contact the number below or email mayoral@ rochdale.gov.uk.

Cost: £10 per person. Time: 7pm - 10pm. Phone: 01706 924796. Address: Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AZ.