Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella at the Alhambra Theatre offers a thrilling and evocative journey through London during the Second World War. This dazzling production, which runs from Tuesday to Saturday, is both a moving tribute and a testament to the spirit of London during a time when every second counted and lives were changed forever.

If you don’t like circuses with animals, then the Moscow State Circus is ideal. Featuring a huge cast of Russia’s greatest and most flexible performers, the world-famous circus collides with the infamous Russian folklore figure Rasputin to create an exciting new show that shows contemporary and classical circus at it’s best. Legenda – Once In A Life Time is on at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax, from Tuesday to Thursday.

The Rotary Clubs of Ilkley and Wharfedale are staging pancake races along The Grove on Shrove Tuesday next week from 10.30am to 1.30pm. There will be different age groups for children, an adults race, and a business race for up to two entrants. Adults must provide their own frying pans. Organisers are encouraging racers to wear fancy dress to this event in support of the Thanks for Life Fund.

Bradford Open 2011 at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery is an unrivalled showcase for the district’s artistic talent. Running until June 5, works on display will be selected from artists and craftspeople who live or work in the Bradford district by a prestigious invited judging panel. The Bradford Open exhibition is an opportunity to support local creativity and a chance to snap up a bargain by the next David Hockney.

Experience dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments next Tuesday as London’s world-famous Science Museum takes to the stage of St George’s Hall in Bradford for the first time. The spectacular live show will propel you on an exploratory theatrical adventure into the wonderful world of science. Get set for a breathtaking ride that will entertain, inform and inspire!