Roundup of theatre shows in South Cheshire and the surrounding area

Jun 30 2010 by Will Harris, Crewe Chronicle

MURDERED TO DEATH (Lyceum Theatre, Crewe, July 5-10)

A HOST of familiar faces from stage and screen head for Crewe next week in Ian Dickens Productions’ new show. The comedy stars Norman Pace and the legendary Victor Spinetti, joined by Sandra Dickinson from cult classic Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy and The Royal’s Michelle Hardwick. Shows start at 7.30pm with a 2.30pm matinee performance on the Saturday. Tickets cost £9.50-£17.50, to book phone 01270 537333.

JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT (The Lowry, Salford Quays, July 5-10)

SCOTTISH charmer Craig Chalmers embarks on his final season starring in Bill Kenwright’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Ev’ry Door To Me and One More Angel. Showtimes vary and tickets are priced £11-£21, to book phone the box office on 0843 208 6000.

GIRL’S NIGHT OUT (Regent Theatre, Hanley, July 13-17)

A REVIVAL of the very successful play that toured the UK 10 years ago, now in a new production, and rewritten for our times, Girls’ Night Out is a story of love, laughter and men in thongs, together with a great pop soundtrack that will have you dancing in the aisles. Showtimes vary and tickets are priced £10-£23, phone 0871 871 7649 to book or visit www.ambassadortickets.com/Regent-Theatre

BLEAK HOUSE (New Vic Theatre, Newcastle, July 3-24)

FOGGY London meets the forensics of CSI as a thrilling New Vic premiere promises to immerse audiences in the world of a Dickens’ novel. Theatregoers are being invited to turn detective by talking to characters, sifting through evidence and exploring the scene of the crime before the performance begins. Shows start at 7.30pm and tickets are £8.50-£17.50, phone 01782 717962 to book or visit www.newvictheatre. org.uk

THE HUB (Lyceum Theatre, Crewe, July 3-4)

A RANGE of dance styles from local performers going right through the age spectrum. Dancing Through The Decades sees performers as young as three take to the stage. There are two shows at 7pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Tickets are £5.50 adults, £5 concessions, phone 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net

VE CELEBRATIONS (Victoria Hall, Hanley, July 1)

A SHOW paying tribute to a generation of ordinary people who did very extraordinary things. The show takes the audience on a musical trip down memory lane, to a time when kids played in the street with a little spinning top and a big imagination. The show starts at 2.30pm and tickets are priced £10, to book phone 0871 871 7649 or visit www.ambassadortickets. com/Victoria-Hall