5 things to do next week (16/6-22/6)

5 things to do next week across Central Lancashire & the Fylde Coast

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00:00Hi, I'm digital reporter Amy Seddon and welcome to another edition of 5 Things to Do Next

00:06Week across central Lancashire and the Fouled Coast.

00:10First up in Preston, the Windrush Festival returns to Avonham Park on Sunday, June 22nd.

00:17With a jammed packed schedule from 12pm to 8pm, Windrush 77 promises to be bigger and

00:24better than ever, bringing all the colour, good vibes and soulful music of the Caribbean

00:29celebrating the city's African-Caribbean and mixed-race community.

00:34Throughout the day, visitors will enjoy live music and DJ sets, dancing, a live cricket match,

00:40a selection of non-food stalls, children's play area, a wide selection of international cuisines

00:45including Taste of the Caribbean. The event is free for all to attend.

00:51In Chorley, local comedian Don Good, Steve Royal, takes the Chorley Theatre stage with Scouse comedian

00:58Jamie Sutherland on Sunday, June 22nd.

01:02After a sell-out show in 2024, Steve and Jamie are back for 2025 with another night of comedy,

01:09games and messing around, based on their hit podcast, Finding Funnies.

01:14The show will feature comedy, favourite features from the podcast and a stand-up set from special

01:19guest Justin Morehouse. The 90-minute show starts at 7.30pm and tickets cost £15.

01:26And on the Fouled Coast, the iconic comedian Jimmy Carr performs at the Winter Gardens Opera House

01:33on Thursday, June 19th. In this brand new show, Jimmy Carr laughs funny, the TV and stand-up star

01:40promises 90 minutes of solid jokes, no interval. Expect fast-paced, edgy one-liners and Jimmy's

01:47renowned dark brand of comedy. There'll be two shows a night, starting at 7pm and 9.30pm,

01:54with tickets for each costing £40.25.

01:58Another star at the top of their field is also performing in Blackpool next week.

02:03R&B legend Billy Ocean performs at the Winter Gardens Opera House on Friday, June 20th.

02:08The Caribbean's sole legend and Grammy-winning artist brings his timeless hits to Blackpool

02:13for a night of feel-good music and memories, following the 40th anniversary of his landmark album

02:19Suddenly. The show starts at 7.30pm, but unfortunately it has now sold out.

02:27Finally, in Fortin' Cleveley's, a night at the musicals, everybody's talking about musicals,

02:33is on at the Creative Little Theatre. Running between Wednesday, June 18th and Saturday, June 21st,

02:39this dynamic production showcases the incredible talent of young performers,

02:43for a dazzling review of musical theatre favourites. Presented by the Fortin' Cleveley Youth Theatre,

02:50there is a show nightly, plus a matinee on Saturday. Tickets cost £14 for adults, or £13 for children.

02:58So there are five top things to do next week, but whatever you're up to, have a good one.