Roundup of theatre shows in and around South Cheshire

Apr 14 2010 by Will Harris, Crewe Chronicle

NIGHT FRIGHT (Lyceum Theatre, Crewe, April 19-24)

THE chilling murder mystery promises to be a scream when it begins a week-long run from Monday. Former Emmerdale and Bad Girls actor Paul Opacic and Hollyoaks beauty Helen George head up the Ian Dickens production cast as Frank and Jenny Gilman, who think they have found their dream home – a converted chapel in a quiet country village. The dream soon turns into a nightmare, however, as they are attacked by intruders who seem, for some reason, to be only interested in the contents of Frank and Jenny’s deep freezer. Shows start at 7.30pm, with a 2.30pm matinee, and tickets are priced £9.50-£17.50, to book phone 01270 537333.

OPERA SHOWCASE (Clonter Opera Theatre, Swettenham, April 17)

A NIGHT showcasing emerging artists will be staged at Clonter Opera House. A new event in the Clonter Opera calendar, the showcase will include performances from six talented young singers who are all launching their careers in the operatic world and should be exciting prospects for the future. The evening starts at 7pm and includes a 70-minute supper interval. Tickets are £25-£35, to book phone 01260 224514 or visit www.clonteropera.com.

MEN OF THE WORLD (New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme, April 19-24)

AUDIENCES will be whisked away on a comical coach journey in this Hull Truck Theatre Company production from BAFTA Award-winning writer John Godber. Join Stick, Frank and Happy Larry as they embark on another coach journey down the Rhine Valley. The three actors take turns playing an assortment of passengers, from the dotty old complainers to the retired miners seeking excitement too late and on too little money. Shows starts at 7.30pm and tickets are priced £8.50-£17.50, to book phone the box office on 01782 717962.

WE’LL MEET AGAIN (Lyceum Theatre, Crewe, April 16)

THE audience can relive the spirit of the forties in an evening of ‘Hits from the Blitz’. The celebration show pays tribute to the legendary stars of the war years, Vera Lynn, Donald Peers, Gracie Fields, and famous comedians, Rob Wilton, Max Miller and Tessie O’Shea. The show starts at 2.30pm and tickets are £12.50, to book phone 01270 537333.

BARRON KNIGHTS (Lyceum Theatre, Crewe, April 18)

THE loveable legends are back. The only group to tour with both The Beatles and The Rolling Stones play soul, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll as well as show off their famous comedy songs. The evening starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £15.50, to book phone 01270 573 333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net

BBC PHILHARMONIC (Victoria Hall, Hanley, April 16)

THE BBC Philharmonic return with a brand new programme. Conductor Nicholas Kraemer and soloist Richard Watkins lead the orchestra in a range of pieces including Haydn’s Symphony No.101 and Beethoven’s Symphony No.6. The performance starts at 8pm and tickets are priced £16.50-£19.50, to book phone 0871 871 7649.