Yorkshire calendar: Upcoming events

MAR 31 - ARENA: Performing new tracks from his fifth studio album, Human Love, alongside his classic hits; Newton Faulkner performs at Leeds O2 Academy (0113 389 1555, academymusicgroup.com).
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Mar 2016, 15:29 BST
Updated 8th Mar 2016, 15:31 BST
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May 13 - Dance: Birmingham Royal Ballet returns to York Theatre Royal (01904 623568, yorktheatreroyal.co.uk) for two nights. The programme includes Jessica Lang’s new Wink, inspired by Shakespeare’s sonnets.

Jun 2 - Musical: After the hit film starring Meryl Streep (pictured), Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods, comes to West Yorkshire Playhouse (0113 213 7700, wyp.org.uk). The classic musical, which runs to Jun 25 sees well-known fairy tale characters collide.

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Jun 22 - Pop: After a sell-out show at the First Direct Arena in Leeds last year, Lionel Richie will be back in Yorkshire, this time at the Sheffield Arena. Performing hits from the Commodores to the present day. 0114 256 5656, sheffieldarena.co.uk

Sep 30 - Lecture: We’re only mentioning this now as tickets are likely to sell out fast. Everyone’s favourite physicist Brian Cox will becoming to Bradford’s Alhambra for a journey through time and space. 01274 432000, bradford-theatres.co.uk

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