Return to the Forbidden Planet, Civic Theatre, Darlington on Saturday, 2.30pm and 7.30pm

THE adored and critically acclaimed Olivier Award-winning rock spectacular is returning on a 25th anniversary UK tour. Inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest and packed with pop classics such as Heard It Through the Grapevine, Young Girl, Good Vibrations and Gloria, the show features stunning special effects and a talented cast of actor musicians. Dress up and get ready for blast off. Tickets on 01325-486555.

Edith in the Dark, Harrogate Theatre, until March 14

CELEBRATED children’s author Edith Nesbit escapes her annual festive soiree and finds herself in her attic writing room with a young male guest and Biddy Thricefold, her loyal housekeeper. The trio decide to read each other scary stories to help ward off wicked spirits, choosing four stories penned by Nesbit herself. With vampire plants, zombies, ghosts and all manner of terrifying creations, all is not what it seems as they explore the darker side of Nesbit's imagination. And one of the people in the attic is hiding a deadly secret. Tel 01423 502116.

The Retold Ramayana, Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond, on Saturday, 7.30pm

WHEN poet Daljit Nagra was a boy in the 1970s, his relatives told him stories of Rama's quest to rescue his wife Sita from her abduction by Raavana, Lord of the Underworld. Versions of these stories – The Ramayana – have enchanted audiences across the Eastern world for thousands of years. Daljit's adaption (published recently by Faber) is retold for a modern multicultural, multi-faith audience. Now Daljit brings it to the stage and gives you his version of the tale through wild words, beautiful projections and the help of a million-strong army of monkeys. Tel 01748 825252.

Tallulah Rendall, The George and Dragon Inn, Aysgarth, on Saturday, 8pm, and Hemelvaart Bier Cafe, Bedale, on Sunday, 7pm

WITH three critically acclaimed albums and wealth of live performances, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Tallulah Rendall's mesmerising vocal presence and theatrical prowess is not to be missed. Tallulah not only crowd-funded her album but chose to release her works as books. The strong narratives complement the meticulously forged, atmospheric backing, both on record and live. Tallulah's third offering, The Banshee and The Moon, was recorded in a small studio on Osea Island. Playing all of the instruments herself, she ultimately captured a sound both personal and at the same time universal.

Family History Day – Finding My Past, Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, on Saturday, 9.30am-3.30pm

THIS is organised by Thirsk Rotary to introduce people to how they might look for their own past families and how they lived then. There will be up to eight help desks, six mini-workshops, and an invitation to bring in family history related objects and photos. Tel 01845-523712.

Family workshop with The Heritage Survival Band from Zimbabwe, The Witham, Barnard Castle, on Saturday, 1.30pm

AFRICAN music and dance, fun for all the family, learning about the rhythms from Zimbabwe and using traditional African musical instruments. A lively introduction to African music and dance delivered by engaging and energetic musicians. Bring your dancing shoes. Tel 01833 631107.