Theatres - Still Showing - February 2 onwards

Jan 29 2012 Chester Chronicle

STILL SHOWING

DAYS OF LIGHT (Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester, February 1-4)

HAWAII. Late light slanting through bamboo blinds. Rattan chairs creaking. Ceiling fans turning lazily. The sameness of the seasons; no autumn, no spring. Underneath the ocean the magma rages. Ageing ex-pat Miss Peoke awaits the return of her son, whilst Nathan anticipates the arrival of his new love. But what else is stirring in the crystal blue lagoon? Days of Light marks the welcome return to The Studio of Starving Artists, whose recent successes include Road Movie and Eat Me. Ring 0161 833 9833 or visit www.royalexchange.co.uk.

AN INSPECTOR CALLS (The Lowry, Salford Quays, January 31-February 4)

MAGNIFICENT production of the JB Priestley classic thriller, directed by Stephen Daldry who made the films of The Reader and The Hours. When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

MOGADISHU (Playhouse Theatre, Williamson Square, Liverpool, January 30-February 4)

VIVIENNE Franzmann’s play explores the clash of youth, class, race and justice. When white secondary school teacher Amanda is pushed to the ground by black student Jason, she’s reluctant to report him as she knows exclusion could condemn him to a future as bleak as his past. But when Jason protects himself by spinning a story of his own, Amanda is sucked into a vortex of lies in which victim becomes perpetrator. Call 0151 709 4776 or visit www.everymanplayhouse.com.

OLIVER! (Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester, January 25-March 10)

THE classic stage musical by Lionel Bart based on the Charles Dickens novel makes a welcome return with a fabulous cast headed by Neil Morrissey as Fagin. The score includes Food Glorious Food and many more memorable songs. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

PEPPA PIG’S TREASURE HUNT (Venue Cymru, Llandudno, February 1-2)

PEPPA and George are up to fun and games on a day out on Grandad Dog's boat. Help them, with Pedro Pony, Polly Parrot and Zoe Zebra to follow the clues and find their treasure as they all enjoy a day of adventure. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

TWO (Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester, January 18-February 25)

IN A northern pub, a landlord and landlady welcome you to join the colourful collection of people who make it their local. In this public place, you'll glimpse some private moments as we overhear snippets from the bittersweet lives and relationships of the regulars. Share an evening with two incredible actors as they conjure up every one of Cartwright's distinctive and original tales, exploring the highs, lows, triumphs and disasters that are part and parcel of being one half of “two”. Following the hugely successful Zack, comedian and actor Justin Moorhouse reunites with director Greg Hersov to play the Landlord in this acclaimed Jim Cartwright play. Ring 0161 833 9833 or visit www.royalexchange.co.uk.