What’s On - Shows - October 25 onwards

Feb 2 2013 Chester Chronicle

SHOWS

CHESTER: February 8-9 - Danny McLoughlin introducing Rosin Conaty, Pat Burtcher and Jason Cook at The Laugh Inn, Homer House, Station Road. Doors open 7pm, show starts 8pm. Tickets £12. Call 01244 401626 or visit www.thelaughinn.co.uk.

CHESTER: February 9 - Chester Comedy Club with Paul Myrehaug and Chris Brooker at Alexander’s, Rufus Court. Admission £12, £10. Call 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: February 12-16 - Chester Scouts Gang Show at The King’s School in Wrexham Road at 7.15pm with 2.15pm Saturday matinee. Adults £8.50, concessions £6.50. Call 07544 144445.

CHESTER: March 20-23 - Upton Dramatic Society presents Pygmalion, directed by Michael Fair, at the village hall in Heath Road. Doors open 7pm, starts at 7.45pm. Tickets £6 Wednesday, £7 Thursday-Saturday. Call 01244 382 174 or 07736 631 507.

CREWE: February 12 - Imitating The Dog presents 6 Degrees Below The Horizon - In that strange meeting place between film and theatre which has become the hallmark of their work, Imitating The Dog create a fabulous fable before our eyes as a man on his deathbed attempts to explain to his daughter why he abandoned her as a young child, at the Axis Theatre, Crewe Green Road, at 7.30pm. Tickets £8, concessions £5. Call 0161 247 5302 or visit www.axisartscentre.org.uk.

CREWE: February 14-15 - That’ll Be The Day rock ‘n’ roll show at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £22-£17.50. Call 01270 686777 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net.

CREWE: February 21 - Pigeon Theatre presents The Smell of Envy - investigating the neuroscience of smell, memory and place in a collaboration between Pigeon Theatre and cognitive neuroscientist Dr Colin Lever, at the Axis Theatre, Crewe Green Road, at 7.30pm. Tickets £8, concessions £5. Call 0161 247 5302 or visit www.axisartscentre.org.uk.

CREWE: March 10 - Cheshire East Youth Theatre in partnership with Contact Theatre presents Finding Chaucer’s Voice, an original performance devised by 5-16-year-olds in response to The Canterbury Tales, at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street. Tickets by invitation only. Call 01270 686777 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net.

CREWE: March 19-23 - Crewe Amateur Musicals Society presents Sweeney Todd at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.15pm. Tickets £12. Call 01270 686777 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net.

CREWE: April 16 - Psychic Sally on the Road - Britain's favorite TV psychic, Sally Morgan returns with her outstanding 2013 nationwide tour at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £22. Call 01270 686777 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net.

CREWE: May 10 - Comedian Rich Hall at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 8pm. Tickets £16. Call 01270 686777 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net.

CREWE: May 28 - Comedian Andy Parsons at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 8pm. Tickets £16. Call 01270 686777 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net.

CREWE: October 5 - Comedian Henning Wehn at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 8pm. Tickets £13.50. Call 01270 686777 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net.

LIVERPOOL: January 30-31 - Angie McCartney’s Beatles Celebration - Join Angie McCartney and special guests to celebrate the launch of her new book with two evenings filled with iconic Beatles music. The show includes the Tetrads Beatles tribute band flown in all the way from Japan, the amazing Backwards Beatles Tribute Band and Pangea, The Beatles revival band from Europe, and features the UK’s No1 Beatles Tribute band the FAB Beatles, at the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £31, £25. Call 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

LIVERPOOL: February 9 - Comedian Roy Chubby Brown, at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £21. Call 08448 47 25 25Šor visitŠ www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

LIVERPOOL: February 10 - Comedian Harry Hill brings his new show Sausage Time, at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £31. Call 08448 47 25 25Šor visitŠ www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

LIVERPOOL: February 15-16 - Martini Lounge - Sizzling burlesque performances in glamorous dresses, variety, comedy and vocal acts are part of the programme, which is carefully put together by Liverpool’s own Millie Dollar, at the Epstein Theatre, Hanover Street. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £24. Call 0844 888 4411 or visit www.epsteinliverpool.co.uk.

LIVERPOOL: February 19-23 - Crosby Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents The Sorceror by Gilbert and Sullivan, at the Epstein Theatre, Hanover Street, at 7pm. Tickets £15-£12, under 16s £7.50-£6. Call 0844 888 4411 or visit www.epsteinliverpool.co.uk.

LIVERPOOL: February 21-23 - Stillness in a Mobile World - A new slice of dance theatre conceived by professional choreographers who have taken the movement-stillness dynamic as their theme, at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Mount Street. Performed by third year dance students. Tickets £8, concessions £4. Call 0844 873 2888.

LIVERPOOL: March 1 - European Opera Centre presents The Beggar’s Opera - Opera North’s Richard Farnes makes his first appearance with the Orchestra in this riotous co-production with the European Opera Centre at the Epstein Theatre, Hanover Street, at 7.30pm. Tickets £25. Call 0844 888 4411 or visit www.epsteinliverpool.co.uk.

LIVERPOOL: March 7-9 - Blood Wedding - Lorca’s fine classic play of 1933 evokes the heat and passion of Spain with a young bride-to-be’s family unaware of the emotions lurking beneath the ties of family and duty, at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Mount Street. Performed by third-year acting students. Tickets £8, concessions £4. Call 0844 873 2888.

LIVERPOOL: March 12-13 - Phoenix Dance Theatre presents Particle Velocity - works by Jose Agudo, Richard Alston, Douglas Thorpe and Sharon Watson at the Playhouse in Williamson Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £16-£10. Call 0151 709 4776 or visit www.everymanplayhouse.com.

LIVERPOOL: March 15 - Northern Ballet presents Ugly Duckling - Northern Ballet’s first production for children retells the famous Hans Christian Anderson fairytale and is the perfect introduction to the magic of live ballet, at the Playhouse in Williamson Square at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 5pm. Tickets £8. Call 0151 709 4776 or visit www.everymanplayhouse.com.

LLANDUDNO: February 7 - Anton & Erin Go to Hollywood - the UK’s favourite dancing duo Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag are back with a dazzling new show featuring sassy tunes, sensational choreography and sparkling costumes that conjure up all the fizz and razzmatazz of glamorous Hollywood at its best, at Venue Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £39.50, £34.50. Call 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: February 10 - Boogie Nights - The West End’s original and favourite 70s musical featuring The Osmonds, Gareth Gates, Louisa Lytton, Andy Abraham, Chico and Shane Richie Junior at Venue Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £35.50-£29.50. Call 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: February 22, April 12 - Comedian Jimmy Carr brings his Gagging Order show to the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £25. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: February 23 - Comedian Milton Jones brings his On The Road show to the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £20. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: February 26 - Yamato Drummers - Yamato are master performers. They take the ancient art of taiko drumming and bring it bang up-to-date in an exhilarating display of expertise and athleticism, at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: February 27 - Boogie Nights - The 70s Musical In Concert - starring The Osmonds (Merrill, Jay and Jimmy), Gareth Gates, Andy Abraham, Louisa Lytton, Shane Richie Jr and Chico at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £35.50-£32.50. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: February 28 - Wow - A Celebration of Kate Bush - Wow introduces Maaike Breijman performing in the role of Kate Bush. Maaike sings Kate’s greatest songs, performs numerous dance routines live on stage with a full troupe of musicians, dancers and state of the art light and video show, at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: March 1-2 - Pam Ann - Pam Ann is the brand new face of London Heathrow Sky Team's Terminal 4 and is touching down in her favourite terminals across the UK, including the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: April 13 - Cesar Milan - The Dog Whisperer - brings his Trust Your Instincts Live Tour to the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Do not bring your dogs. Doors 7pm. Tickets £39.50. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: April 25 - Halfway to Paradise - The Billy Fury Story - A shy young boy from Liverpool is re-christened Billy Fury and becomes one of Britain's best loved rock stars. Now in its 16th year and still furiously rockin', his own band, Fury's Tornados, re-live his timeless hits - Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, Jealousy, Halfway to Paradise and many more, at the Palace Theatre, Oxford Street. Call 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: May 17 - Comedian Micky Flanagan at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £39.50. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: May 27-28 - Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom - English National Ballet and English National Ballet School present My First Cinderella tells everyone’s favourite rags-to-riches story in a beautifully adapted version for young audiences, at the Palace Theatre, Oxford Street. Suitale for ages 3+. Call 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MOLD: February 7 - Kill For A Seat Comedy Club presents Carl Hutchinson in the Clwyd Room at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £10, concessions £8. Call 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

RHYL: February 7 - Rhyl Schools and guests celebrate the National Eisteddfod coming to Denbighshire, at the Pavilion Theatre at 7pm. Call 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RUNCORN: February 5-9 - The Bentley Operatic Society presents The Arcadians - This enchanting show tells how idyllic Arcadians set out to transform wicked London into a land of truth and simplicity. It is widely regarded as the finest of all the Edwardian musical comedies and its hilarious plot perfectly captures the optimism, energy and good humour of that carefree age, at The Brindley in High Street. Call 0151 907 8360 for details or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: February 7 - Comedian Alun Cochrane brings his critically acclaimed show Moments of Alun to The Brindley in High Street. Call 0151 907 8360 for details or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: February 12-16 - Centenary Theatre Company presents Calendar Girls at The Brindley in High Street. Call 0151 907 8360 for details or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: February 12 - 20 Stories High present Whole - Last year, three teenagers emailed 20 Stories High to ask if they could make a play about their friend Holly. This is how it unravelled, at The Brindley in High Street. Call 0151 907 8360 for details or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: February 18 - The Chuckle Brothers - Join Paul and Barry Chuckle and a full supporting cast in their latest hilarious adventure. Featuring ghosts, ghouls and spectacular magic in this exhilarating brand new show. Don’t miss this musical, magical and mayhem filled story, at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: February 21-22 - Olwen Grounds School of Dance present Showtime at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: February 27 - Movies and Musicals - A packed evening of favourite songs from the silver screen, Broadway and the West End starring Jayne O'Mahony (Les Miserables, Evita) and John Langley (Phantom of the Opera, Whistle Down The wind, Mamma Mia), at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

SALFORD: February 9 - Norwegian comedian Daniel Simonsen at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £12. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: February 10 - Upsana presents Ustav 2013: Who Am I? - Experience Indian rhythms, mime, brilliant costumes and fascinating philosophy, in Upsana’s showcase of Indian dance and music, at The Lowry at 11am on February 4 and noon on February 10. Tickets £7. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: February 10 - Comedian Jethro at The Lowry at 7.30pm. Tickets £20. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: February 10-11 - Comedian Katherine Ryan presents Nature’s Candy at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £12. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: February 14 - Company Chameleon present Pictures We Make - This double bill by Company Chameleon features a newly commissioned work by acclaimed choreographic duo Goddard/Nixon - Eden is a powerful and poetic exploration of an internal world. For the second part, company founders Anthony Missen and Kevin Edward Turner present a new creation, Pictures We Make. Sourced from stories and experiences from the long shared history of the performers, the piece questions our relationships with ourselves and with other people, at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £14-£9.90. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: February 5-9 - 013 Dance - the UK’s largest celebration of dance featuring community-based dance companies from across the West Midlands and North West of England, at the Regent Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £12-£8. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: March 7 - Yamato Dancers at the Regent Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £31.50-£15. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

WARRINGTON: February 9 - Northern Soul Night at the Parr Hall in Palmyra Square at 8pm. Tickets £7. Call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: February 16 - Close Distance - an engaging, acrobatic and thought-provoking show which explores our relationships with our neighbours, it revolves around the lives of four people, brought together by where they live. An explosive, helter-skelter ride of dance and impressive contact work, speech, animation and visual projections that will grip you, tickle you, pull on your heartstrings and make you ponder on your own life, at the Pyramid in Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £12, £10. Call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: February 24 - The Elephant Bridesmaid - Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, The Elephant Bridesmaid by Steven Lee is a magical musical about weddings and wombats and the loveliest elephant the world has ever known, at the Pyramid in Palmyra Square at 2.30pm. Tickets £9.50, £8.50, family ticket £32. Call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WIRRAL: February 13-16 - Birkenhead Gang Show Committee presents Birkenhead Scouts Gang Show at the Gladstone Theatre at 7.30pm with 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Tickets £10, concessions £7. Call 0151 652 3737 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: February 27-March 2 - Bebington Dramatic Society presents Anne Boleyn by Howard Brenton - a new play about one of England's most charismatic Queens, at the Gladstone Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £7. Call 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: March 14-16 - Port Sunlight Players present Anything Goes by Cole Porter at the Gladstone Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £8, concessions £7. Call 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WREXHAM: February 7-16 - Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell at the Grove Park Theatre. Visit groveparktheatre.co.uk or call 01978 351091.