What’s On - Shows - February 14 onwards

Feb 10 2013 Chester Chronicle

SHOWS

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: February 15-16 - Dave Twentyman introducing Dana Alexander, Addy Van Der Borgh and Ben Norris 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 16 - Chester Comedy Club with Ian Cognito at Alexander’s, Rufus Court. Admission £12, £10. Call 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: February 23 - Chester Comedy Club with Alfie Moore at Alexander’s, Rufus Court. Admission £12, £10. Call 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: February 25 - Zest Poetry Night with guest poets Jan Dean and Phil Williams, compered by Gill McEvoy, at Alexanders, Rufus Court. Tickets £3, £2. Call 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

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 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: February 26 - ProcessProduct dance festival presents Close Up, Close By by the Liverpool Improvisation Collective, 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: 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 16 - Daniel Bye presents The Price of Everything - Daniel Bye's whistle-stop tour of bizarre facts and impassioned arguments is occassionally shambolic and often misleading - but always a joy to watch. A performance lecture that is comic, provocative, and possibly a tiny but sad, this show is a must if you've ever wondered about the difference between the price of an object and its value. And you get a free glass of milk, at the Unity Theatre in Hope Place at 8pm. Call 0844 873 2888 or visit www.unitytheatreliverpool.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 6-8 - Freckleface Strawberry the Musical - A fun-packed family show about a freckle-faced US schoolgirl who learns to love her herself, with a little help from her friends, at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Mount Street. Performed by third-year acting students. Tickets £8, concessions £4. Call 0844 873 2888.

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.

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.

RHYL: February 21 - Totally Tina - tribute to the music of Tina Turner at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £14.50, concessions £1 off. Call 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.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 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.

RUNCORN: February 28 - Comedian Russell Kane presents Posturing Delivery, at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

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.

SALFORD: February 15 - Comedian Justin Moorhouse presents Justin Time at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £15. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: February 15-16 - Dancing With The Orange Dog - Using theatre, dance, music, artwork, photography and animation, the 154 Collective presents an intimate and quirky tale about stories; why we tell them and why we sometimes turn them into shaggy dogs, at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £10. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: February 16 - Guinness World Records: Officially Amazing Science Live! - For the first time ever, direct from its London HQ, Guinness World Records arrives on stage with its officially amazing, record-breaking, science mad, all new live show, at The Lowry at 3pm and 7pm. Tickets £17-£16. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: February 17 - Yellow Earth Theatre presents Why The Lion Danced - Deep in the mountains of ancient China, every thirteenth moon, the dreaded monster Nian pays a visit to the village. The villagers must protect themselves but which animal can save them? Join young Tom and his family as they prepare for New Year’s Eve and discover the story behind the Lion Dan, at The Lowry at 1pm and 3pm. Tickets £8.50-£5.50. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: February 17 - Comedians Peacock and Gamble present Don’t Even Want To Be On Telly Anyway - Everybody’s favourite comedy nice boys, Ray and Ed, present another show full of fun, idiocy and handsomeness, at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £10. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

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 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.

WARRINGTON: March 1 - Comedian Jerry Sadowitz, at the Parr Hall in Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £18.50. 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 17 - The Elephant Bridesmaid - Based on a story from the best selling book How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales, this delightful show has just the right balance of games, songs and heart warming elephant antics to make any day feel like your special day, at the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton, at 2.30pm. Call 0151 666 0000 or visit www.floralpavilion.com.

WIRRAL: February 21 - Barbara Nice is Mrs Nice - Barbara Nice - international fun smuggler and mother dealing in the naturally occurring comedic highs of daily life who tours the country on behalf of the opinionated suburban housewives of Stockport. Barbara invites you to forget your troubles and join in celebrating the here and now and making our own fun in austerity Britain. Starring Janice Connolly from Phoenix Nights, at the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton, at 7.30pm. Call 0151 666 0000 or visit www.floralpavilion.com.

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.

WIRRAL: March 18 - The Hammond Performing Company presents Elements at the Gladstone Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £14, concessions £10. 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.