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News & Reviews: Jonathan Harvey recalls the writing of his play Beautiful Thing heading for the Liverpool Playhouse

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

IT WAS 1992 and the Queen was about to have her ‘annus horribilis’. Footballers played the first UK Premier League games, the Church of England voted in favour of women priests and the Olympics came from Barcelona.

News & Reviews: Walking With Dinosaurs returns to the Echo Arena in Liverpool

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

THEY’RE big, some of them were brutal, and they’re definitely extinct.

News & Reviews: Lana Del Rey comes to the Manchester Apollo

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

AWARD winning US singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey has returned to the UK for a string of live dates which include a gig at the Manchester Apollo tonight (Thursday).

News & Reviews: Northgate Quarter festival and Brook Street Parade to spice up Chester

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A FEAST of family entertainment has been lined up for Chester with a double header of activities.

News & Reviews: Beverley Callard stars in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice at Crewe Lyceum

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

IF YOU’RE looking for an actor with true dedication, look no further than Beverley Callard.

News & Reviews: Dominic Kirwan comes to the Rhyl Pavilion

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

IRISH singing star Dominic Kirwan will be performing live at the Pavilion Theatre in Rhyl on Thursday, May 30.

News & Reviews: Comedian Reginald D Hunter comes to Wrexham

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

FOLLOWING two previous sell-out tours of the UK, a total sell-out season at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and the release of his debut stand up DVD, Reginald D Hunter tours the country again and arrives at the William Aston Hall in Wrexham on Tuesday, May 28.

News & Reviews: Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

IF YOU’RE looking for a big, bold evening filled with glitter, laughter and the most flamboyant costumes you’ve ever seen, climb aboard the Priscilla bus.

News & Reviews: Suggs on stage at Parr Hall, Warrington

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

MADNESS frontman Suggs will be revealing tales from his life when he appears at Warrington Parr Hall as part of a one man UK tour.

Film & TV: Cinemas - Film of the Week - 23/5/13

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

BASED on the children's book The Leaf Men And The Brave Good Bugs by William Joyce, Epic is a charming fable that could, with clever parental persuasion, inspire the youngest generation to swap their video games for an invigorating spot of housework.

Film & TV: Cinemas - Also Released - 23/5/13

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

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News & Reviews: Dirty Dancing returns to the stage at the Palace Theatre in Manchester

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

DIRTY Dancing has returned to the Palace Theatre in Manchester for a run that continues until June 15.

News & Reviews: Y Niwl will be performing at Telford's Warehouse on Friday

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Y NIWL is an instrumental rock band formed in North Wales in 2009.

News & Reviews: The Shaolin Warriors are coming to Venue Cymru in Llandudno

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

THE Shaolin Warriors martial arts spectacle will be taking place at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, on Friday, May 24, at 7.30pm

Film & TV: Cinemas - Film of the Week - 23/5/13

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Film & TV: Cinemas - Also Released - 23/5/13

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

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News & Reviews: The Tardis, a spaceship and an orchestra – it’s children’s day at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

The Tardis, a spaceship and an orchestra with all the trimmings – it’s children’s day at the International Eisteddfod

News & Reviews: Dirty Dancing returns to the stage at the Palace Theatre in Manchester

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

DIRTY Dancing has returned to the Palace Theatre in Manchester for a run that continues until June 15.

Film & TV: Cinemas - Film of the Week - 23/5/13

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

News & Reviews: Y Niwl will be performing at Telford's Warehouse on Friday

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Y NIWL is an instrumental rock band formed in North Wales in 2009.

News & Reviews: Dirty Dancing returns to the stage at the Palace Theatre in Manchester

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

DIRTY Dancing has returned to the Palace Theatre in Manchester for a run that continues until June 15.

Film & TV: Cinemas - Also Released - 23/5/13

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

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News & Reviews: The Jalapenos return to the Railway Hotel in Nantwich

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A spicy set of rock ’n’ roll mayhem is in store at the Railway Hotel in Nantwich on Friday when The Jalapenos drop in.

News & Reviews: Scorpion Cheese Band promise a party atmosphere at Red Cow in Nantwich

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

THINGS at the Red Cow in Nantwich are about to spice up when The Scorpion Cheese Band visit tomorrow (Thursday).

News & Reviews: Tim Gallagher returns to entertain crowd at The Glasshouse in Sandbach

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

ACOUSTIC artist Tim Gallagher showcases his talent when he returns to The Glasshouse in Sandbach on Friday.

News & Reviews: Music Spotlight: Rising indie outfit Deadbeat Echoes kick off monthly indie nights at The Box

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Being described as ‘the best young band in the UK’ is quite something.

News & Reviews: Comics Lucy Porter and Stephen Carlin in double header at New Vic Theatre

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

STAND-UP supreme, sketch show regular and comedy writer Lucy Porter visits the New Vic Theatre in Newcastle next month.

News & Reviews: Nantwich Players ready for celebratory Theatre Festival

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A week-long festival of theatre is to be unleashed on Nantwich next week.

News & Reviews: ABBA tribute show visit Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

ABBA tribute show ABBA Reunion take a chance on Crewe Lyceum when they visit South Cheshire next week.

News & Reviews: Priscilla Queen of the Desert ready for run at Regent Theatre in Hanley

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

POP stars Jason Donovan and Noel Sullivan role share when feel-good West End show Priscilla Queen of the Desert arrives at Hanley’s Regent Theatre.