TONIGHT The Library Theatre, St Peter’s Square, Manchester Grimm Tales Adaptation of the much-loved fairytales, based on works by Poet Laureate Carol-Ann Duffy.

Runs until Saturday. Tickets £12.50-£17.50. To book, visit librarytheatre.com or ring 0161 236 7110 The Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford Quays Roger Dean Sings Cash: The Johnny Cash Story With his intricate knowledge of the country star’s history, Roger Dean will keep you spellbound between classic numbers such as Ring of Fire and I Walk the Line.

Tickets £16. Visit thelowry.com or ring 0843 208 6000 The Octagon, Howell Croft South, Bolton Oliver Twist Suspense, heartaches, joys and fulfilment in Victorian London.

Until Saturday. Tickets £9-£18.50. Visit octagonbolton.

co.uk or ring 01204 520661 The Royal Exchange, St Ann’s Square, Manchester Blithe Spirit When Charles Condomine and his wife Ruth hire the services of the eccentric Madame Arcati it all starts to go bump in the night.

Until Saturday.

Tickets £8.50-£25.50. Visit royalexchange theatre.org.uk or ring 0161 833 9833 TOMORROW The Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford Quays Count Arthur Strong — The Man Behind The Smile The showbiz legend and raconteur, reminds us just what we’ve been missing since his last television series, The Robin Hood Club, was axed in 1960 something.

Sold out, returns only.

The Met, Market Street, Bury Whole Lotta Led Led Zep tribute.

Tickets £11 adv/£13 otd. To book, visit themet.biz or ring 0161 761 2216 Opera House, Quay Street, Manchester Dreamboats and Petticoats Featuring songs from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, Chuck Berry and many more.

Until February 27. Tickets £16.75-£31. To book visit manchestertheatres.com or ring 0844 847 2277 SATURDAY The Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford Quays Count Arthur Strong — The Man Behind The Smile The showbiz legend and raconteur reminds us just what we’ve been missing since his last television series, The Robin Hood Club, was axed in 1960 something.

Sold out, returns only.

The Met, Market Street, Bury Tom Russell Prolific singer-songwriter.

Tickets 16. To book, visit themet.biz or ring 0161 761 2216 SUNDAY The Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford Quays The Durutti Column The legendary Durutti Column launch their new album A Paean to Wilson, their tribute to Anthony H (Tony) Wilson.

Tickets £18.50.

Poet in New York — Keith James & Rick Foot Following the success of The Songs of Nick Drake in 2009, James and Foot return with a concert celebrating New York, featuring material by Leonard Cohen, Federico Garcia Lorca, Bob Dylan and Vladimir. Nabokov Tickets £12.

TUESDAY The Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford Quays Stewart Francis — Like To Laugh?

Canadian male with hazel eyes, 6ft. 4”, 40+, now living in London, seeks free thinking audience with nice legs, 18-75. Sold out, returns only.

WEDNESDAY The Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays Chinese State Circus An exhilarating new production featuring world-class martial arts warriors and acrobats alongside contortionists, bicycle balancers and a stunning performance of the Lion Dance.

Until January 31. Tickets £14-£22.

ONGOING Bury Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, Moss St, Bury Until February 20 Through The Eyes of a Child Exploring childhood toys and games and pastimes.

Free admission. Visit bury.gov or ring 0161 253 5878 The Manchester Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester Until January 31 Fantasies, Follies and Disasters: The Prints of Francisco de Goya.

Free admission Palace Theatre, Oxford Road, Manchester Until February 13 Les Miserables Tickets £12.50-£35. To book visit manchestertheatres.com or ring 0844 847 2277.