Roundup of theatre shows in South Cheshire and the surrounding area

Jun 16 2010 by Will Harris, Crewe Chronicle

DINNERLADIES (Palace Theatre, Manchester, June 21-26)

HUGELY popular sitcom Dinnerladies arrives in Manchester next week in a new stage adaptation. Victoria Wood’s creation still retains some of the original cast, with Andrew Dunn, who played Tony, and Sue Devaney, who was Jane, part of the touring cast in a world premiere. Shows start at 7.30pm with 2.30pm matinees on the Tuesday and Saturday. Tickets are priced from £19.50-£29.50, to book phone 0844 847 2277.

BAT THE SYMPHONY (Opera House, Manchester, June 18)

THIS show combines the classic anthems from Bat Out Of Hell, a 40-piece orchestra, the power of a rock band and the stunning vocals of Steve Steinman to create a mind-blowing musical experience. He performs all of Meatloaf’s hits including Bat Out Of Hell, I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That) and Dead Ringer For Love. The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £27-£32, to book phone the box office on 0844 847 2277.

RAFTA RAFTA (New Vic Theatre, Newcastle, June 16-26)

BOLTON’S Indian community take centre stage in this comedy hit written by the acclaimed Ayub Khan Din, author of East is East. A theatre spokesman said: “Following our acclaimed 2003 production of East is East we’re delighted to have joined forces with the Octagon Theatre Bolton to produce Ayub Khan-Din’s latest comedy. It is a gentle gem of a comedy, if you enjoyed East is East, you’ll love this.” For tickets, priced from £8.50, phone 01782 717962.

INSIDE JOB (Lyceum Theatre, Crewe, June 21-26)

FORMER Emmerdale stars Matt Healy and Christopher Villiers star in this thriller from Ian Dickens Productions, as a professional safe-cracker enjoys a hedonistic life in the sun, until the stunning Suzy sweeps into his world with an offer he can’t refuse. Shows start at 7.30pm with a 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Tickets are £9.50-£17.50, phone 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net.

JIM DAVIDSON, (Victoria Hall, Hanley, June 20)

ONE of Britain’s best and most controversial comedians brings his outrageous, politically incorrect and hilarious adult show, If I Ruled The World – filled with tales of wanton women, pointless wars and entertaining her Majesty’s troops.

The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £20, to book phone the box office on 0871 871 7649.

BRASSED OFF (REGENT THEATRE, HANLEY, June 22-26)

THE amateur production is based on the award-winning film of the same name following the heart-tugging fortunes of a colliery brass band. As the local community struggle against the hopelessness of the impending pit closure, the colliery band attempt to salvage some pride by reaching the National Championships final at the Royal Albert Hall. Stage Productions have previously performed We Will Rock You and Oliver! at the Regent. Shows start at 7.30pm with a 2.30pm Saturday matinee and tickets are £12-£16, to book phone 0871 871 7649.