What's on in Orrell

Greater Manchester, England

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Book clubs, bingo, and the occasional village fête that's surprisingly well organised — Orrell punches well above its weight for local events, and Greater Manchester's all the better for it. You'll find everything from craft workshops the kids won't stop asking about to open mic nights that are genuinely worth staying up past nine for. The big listings sites have never heard of half these venues, which is their loss and your gain. Parish council listings, community centre noticeboards, pub websites we've had to zoom in on to read properly — we've checked them all so you don't have to.

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EXTRA CONCERT: Lucy Parham, piano and Alex Jennings, narrator
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EXTRA CONCERT: Lucy Parham, piano and Alex Jennings, narrator

Actor Alex Jennings (The Crown, A Very English Scandal, The Lady in the Van) narrates Lucy Parham’s portrait of composer Claude Debussy live on stage in Parbold’s Auditorium. Debussy’s life is revealed in the form of a personal journal, from his initial success with the Prix de Rome in 1885 to his untimely death in 1918. We discover the complex intellectual and emotional world – the back-drop to Debussy’s entangled love life – that led to illicit trysts in Jersey, a brush with a revolver and even a suicide attempt. Debussy’s recollections are punctuated throughout with solo piano works performed by the hugely talented Lucy Parham. A world-class pianist, Lucy Parham has earned wide critical acclaim for her series of Composer Portraits, each one meticulously researched and scripted by herself. Her illuminating selection of accompanying music ranges from the ever-popular Clair de Lune, Rêverie and The Girl with the Flaxen Hair, to virtuosic showpieces including Jardins sous la Pluie, the Etudes and L’Isle Joyeuse.

Sat 30 May19:45Douglas Music(4.8mi)
via Douglas Music
Self Revolution (Killswitch Engage) | Machine Heed (Machine Head) | Tribium (Trivium)
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Self Revolution (Killswitch Engage) | Machine Heed (Machine Head) | Tribium (Trivium)

KDS Promotions

Sat 6 JunThe Boulevard(2.6mi)
via The BoulevardLocal gem
Zero Tolerance | Headstone Horrors | The Gakk | Rise Up | The Puncturists
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Zero Tolerance | Headstone Horrors | The Gakk | Rise Up | The Puncturists

KDS Promotions

Sat 20 JunThe Boulevard(2.6mi)
via The BoulevardLocal gem
Ashley Wass, piano with Menuhin School Graduates
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Ashley Wass, piano with Menuhin School Graduates

The immensely creative pianist Ashley Wass returns to Parbold bringing with him four young string players, all recent graduates of the renowned specialist Yehudi Menuhin Music School, where until recently he held the position of Director of Music. Priding itself on giving opportunities to all, the school nurtures the talents of the most musically-gifted children from around the world, and provides an academic education to support them throughout their musical lives. Together, Ashley Wass and the string players have programmed an evening of rich, expressive chamber music. They begin with Korngold’s Suite, a rare showcase for the pianist’s left hand, two violins and cello written for the concert pianist Paul Wittgenstein who lost his right arm in WW1. Korngold’s enviable talent for cinematic music shimmers throughout the lush string textures in this Suite. This is powerful musical storytelling at its finest. A second half of music by Robert Schumann follows, full of Romantic fire and brilliance. Schumann’s Canon Etudes arranged for piano trio is delightfully intricate, and his majestic Piano Quintet Op.44, bursting with intensity and lyrical charm, provides a deeply moving ending. Ashley Wass, piano Maya Broman Crawford-Phillips, violin/viola Clara Wernig, violin Ignacy Stefanowicz, violin Azamat Mukhtaruly, cello Programme Erich Korngold – Suite for piano left hand, 2 violins and cello, Op. 23 Interval Robert Schumann – Six etudes in canon form, Op.

Sat 20 Jun19:45Douglas Music(4.8mi)
via Douglas Music
Enuff is Enuff with Shaun Guff
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Enuff is Enuff with Shaun Guff

Enuff is Enuff with Shaun Guff is happening at The Old Courts. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Fri 3 JulThe Old Courts(2.5mi)
via The Old CourtsLocal gem
Paramoreish - a tribute to Paramore w/ Warped - a tribute to The Warped Tour
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Paramoreish - a tribute to Paramore w/ Warped - a tribute to The Warped Tour

KDS Promotions

Sat 4 JulThe Boulevard(2.6mi)
via The BoulevardLocal gem
Grand Pro Wrestling: Great British Beatdown 2026
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Grand Pro Wrestling: Great British Beatdown 2026

The UK's best and most established family friendly wrestling show returns to iconic Monaco in Hindley. Don't miss the unmissable!!

Sun 5 Jul16:00The Monaco(4.7mi)
via The Monaco
The Sentence | MC16 | The Dry Retch | Graffiti Club | Kamikaze Taxis
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The Sentence | MC16 | The Dry Retch | Graffiti Club | Kamikaze Taxis

KDS Promotions

Sat 25 JulThe Boulevard(2.6mi)
via The BoulevardLocal gem
Paul Lee's 'Through Hell into Paradise' - a tribute to Meat Loaf
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Paul Lee's 'Through Hell into Paradise' - a tribute to Meat Loaf

Through Hell into Paradise

Sun 30 AugThe Boulevard(2.6mi)
via The BoulevardLocal gem
Grand Pro Wrestling: Thunderbrawl 2026
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Grand Pro Wrestling: Thunderbrawl 2026

The UK's best and most established family friendly wrestling show returns to iconic Monaco in Hindley. Don't miss the unmissable!!

Sun 4 Oct16:00The Monaco(4.7mi)
via The Monaco
Loaded 44 | Hi-Fi Spitfires | Ex- | The Red Eyes
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Loaded 44 | Hi-Fi Spitfires | Ex- | The Red Eyes

KDS Promotions

Sat 24 OctThe Boulevard(2.6mi)
via The BoulevardLocal gem
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REVIEW: Aladdin Kids

REVIEW: Aladdin Kids at Artz Centre. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Mon 2 NovArtz Centre(1.3mi)
via Artz CentreLocal gem
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Share this article

Wigan Leisure and Cultural Trust is putting on Share this article and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Fri 13 NovWigan Leisure and Cultural Trust(2.7mi)
via Wigan Leisure and Cultural TrustLocal gem
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Sat 14 NovArtz Centre(1.3mi)
via Artz CentreLocal gem
Paul Lee's 'Through Hell into Paradise' - a tribute to Meat Loaf
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Paul Lee's 'Through Hell into Paradise' - a tribute to Meat Loaf

Through Hell into Paradise

Fri 20 NovThe Boulevard(2.6mi)
via The BoulevardLocal gem
Wedding Show
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Wedding Show

One for the diary — Wedding Show at The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Limited. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Sun 12 AprThe Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Limited(5mi)
via The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club LimitedCurated
WinOlympics Family Raceday
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WinOlympics Family Raceday

One for the diary — WinOlympics Family Raceday at The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Limited. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Sun 12 AprThe Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Limited(5mi)
via The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club LimitedCurated
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Sunday Gathering

Buckshaw Village Church is being delightfully mysterious about Sunday Gathering. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sun 12 Apr09:00Buckshaw Village Church(9.6mi)
via Buckshaw Village Church
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