Motown's greatest hits at the Victoria Hall in Hanley

Dec 9 2009 by simon halewood, Crewe Chronicle

THE self-proclaimed “ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown” is back by popular demand at Hanley’s Victoria Hall tomorrow (Thursday).

A show spokesman said: “With first class music, the slickest choreography and an amazing band, over 50 golden years of Motown music are remembered.”

The show features timeless hits from the likes of The Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five and many more.

The show starts at 7.30pm.

For tickets, priced £16.50 to £18.50, phone the box office on 0844 871 7627.

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN (Victoria Hall, Hanley, December 15)

FOUL-mouthed comedian Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown will be turning the festive air blue when he returns to the Victoria Hall at Hanley on Tuesday.

The goggle-wearing funnyman will be unleashing his latest show on audiences donning his traditional multi-coloured funny suit and flying helmet.

His videos and DVDs have sold in their millions, though his material is considered by the TV stations and many others to be offensive, even after three decades of touring.

Many will also remember his crude cameo appearance on Smokie’s 1995 number one hit Living Next Door To Alice.

He says: “As soon as I put on the hat and goggles, my whole persona changes.”

The show starts at 7.30pm.

For tickets, priced £20, phone the box office on 0844 871 7627.

THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE (New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme, until January 23)

RECORD-breaking Christmas spectacular The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has been declared a roaring success, with over 30,000 tickets being snapped up.

The Newcastle-under-Lyme theatre is bringing enchanted lands, fairytale creatures and Narnia’s snowy winter wonderlands to spectacular life on stage with its in-the-round production of the much-loved story.

Director Theresa Heskins said: “C S Lewis’ magical story is an all-time children’s classic.

“It is adored by children, and has the ability to whisk mums, dads and grandparents back to their childhoods.”

C S Lewis’s estate have personally gave the project their approval.

Shows start at 7.30pm and tickets are £9.50-£17.50. To book phone the box office on 01782 717962.

CINDERELLA (Stafford Gatehouse, 16 December to January 10)

NON-stop laughter, masses of audience participation and lashings of slapstick comedy and mayhem are promised in this year’s Gatehouse pantomime, Cinderella.

A theatre spokesman said: “Expect to be dazzled by the stunning sets, lavish costumes, spectacular dance routines and talented band performing classic hits including Here Come the Girls, You Can’t Stop the Beat and Hot Stuff .”

Show times vary.

For tickets, priced £15.95 to £16.95 (concessions are available), phone the box office on 01785 254653.