Carousel is in motion

The "romantic fantasy ride" of Rogers and Hammerstein's famous musical is staged on November 11-15.

This latest production has won 18 Tony, Olivier and Donaldson awards both in New York and London, and enjoyed sell-out success all over the world.

Sam Kane stars as the loveable rogue Billy Bigelow who falls in love with beautiful Julie Jordan at the Carousel ride.

Romance blossoms, but their happiness is cut tragically short when wayward sailor Jigger persuades Billy to take part in a robbery.

Sam, the former Brookside hairdresser, is firmly established as a major leading man in musicals after appearing in South Pacific, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Boogie Nights.

Carousel is full of classic songs including If I Loved You, What's The Use Of Wonderin', June is Bustin' Out All Over and You'll Never Walk Alone.

Book tickets at Keighley Information Centre in the town hall, or telephone 01274 432000.

n My Three Angels fly into a West Indian island during the next play from Keighley Playhouse on December 1-6.

The light comedy follows three convicts who apply their dubious talents to helping a family in financial difficulties.

Surprising results follow, and tickets will be on sale from the middle of next month from Keighley Information Centre.

n Tom Alexander will perform with his accordion on November 16 at St Thomas' Hall, Sutton, as a guest of the Craven Accordion Centre.

Tickets for the "Flying Scotsman" concert cost £5 adults, £3 OAPs/children, from Harry Hinchcliffe on 01535 635074.

n Keighley is likely to again feature in the third novel to be written by Shipley man Geoff Lee.

One Summer, set in the 1980s, follows the semi-autobiographical stories One Winter and One Spring.

The novels sold well around West Yorkshire thanks to Geoff's efforts promoting them in local bookshops and newspapers.

He mixes romance, rock and roll and rugby league, drawing on his experiences as a draughtsman and using places he has visited.

One Spring is on sale at Reids bookshop, Cavendish Street, Keighley, costing around £9.

n A popular French opera overflowing with life, colour and melody is presented by Opera North next month.

Manon, starring leading Swedish soprano Malin Bystrom, returns to the Grand Theatre, Leeds, on November 11, 13 and 15.

Malin takes Manon from wide-eyed innocent to a woman who has seen all too much of the world.

Book tickets at Keighley Information Centre in the town hall, or phone 0113 222 6222.

n Wedded bliss and Bollywood are the subjects of the first temporary exhibitions for some time at Cliffe Castle Museum.

Celebrations looks at the various materials used for wedding anniversaries, ranging from paper for one year to diamond for 60.

The exhibition -- running until January 11 -- features items taken from Bradford council's massive collections.

Bollywood Photographs showcases various film shoots in the UK including the Highlands of Scotland and the Lake District.

Cliffe Castle is open Tuesdays to Saturdays (10am-5pm) and Sundays (noon-5pm). Admission is free.

n One of Russia's leading ballet companies will be performing two ballets at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax on November 7/8.

The Siberian State Ballet Company has established an international reputation for its "outstanding and astounding" performances.

It will perform two popular ballets by Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake on the Friday (7.30pm) and The Nutcracker on the Saturday (2.30pm and 7.30pm).

Book tickets at Keighley Information Centre or telephone 01422 351158.

n Freedom Sings is a musical drama charting Martin Luther King's campaign for equality for America's black community.

It portrays both King's life and black American history from slavery through Ku Klux Klan attacks to the 1950s civil rights movement.

Featuring members of Leeds community groups and gospel choirs, the show is at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, from November 6-8.

Book at Keighley Information Centre or telephone 0113 213 7700.

n Concert accordionist James Crabb performs music by Grieg, Scarlatti and Django Bates at Skipton Town Hall on November 11. Tickets cost £9 by phoning 01756 799 912.

n The Flanagan and Allen story is related as a musical extravaganza on November 2 at Burnley Mechanics.

Classic sketches, and songs such as Underneath the Arches, portrays the Crazy Gang's career at 2pm. Book on 01282 664400.

n Bingley Amateur Operatic Society will be performing Annie at Bingley Arts Centre from November 18 to 22.

Performances are each night at 7.15pm, with a Saturday matinee performance at 2.15pm.

The box office is open for bookings on Monday to Friday between 2pm and 4pm on 01274 567983.