Theatres - Starting this week - November 12 onwards

Nov 10 2009 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

STARTING THIS WEEK

THE BANKRUPT BRIDE (Emlyn Williams Theatre, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold, November 19-21)

THE story of a bridal shop owner whose life is all about getting brides ready for the big day. But her life is on a downward spiral, her business is failing, she believes she will never be a bride and she has a stalker for a boyfriend. When a strange mad enters the bridal shop looking for a size 18 dress, her life is really turned upside down. Visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk or ring 0845 330 3565.

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent, November 17-December 5)

WITH a cast, orchestra and crew of 100 - including 10 dogs - sensational sets and stunning special effects, this action-packed adventure is the story of a magical car, its inventor Caractacus Potts, his two children, joined by Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts as they try to outwit the evil Baron and the frightening Childcatcher. Visit www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk or ring 0844 847 2525.

MY GRANDFATHER’S GREAT WAR (Pyramid, Palmyra Square, Warrington, November 12)

COMPARING the very different lives led by young men from generations at opposite ends of the 20th century, this one-man performance - by Cameron Stewart - interweaves the First World War diaries of Captain Alexander Stewart with the contemporary perspective of his grandson. Visit www.pyramidparrhall.com or ring 01925 442345..

ONE LITTLE WORD (The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn, November 13)

INTERNATIONALLY renowned M6 Theatre Company brings its wealth of more than 30 years experience to this sensitive new production. We meet two characters who play together – exploring a new space, new objects, dressing up and taking turns - but struggles arise when one of them wants to be the only Captain of the ship! A beautiful and gentle story of friendship, power struggles and the rich world of creative play. Specially created for young children 3+ and contains only one spoken word. Visit www.thebrindley.org.uk or ring 0151 907 8360.

A PLEASING TERROR: TWO GHOST STORIES (The Lowry, Salford Quays, November 12)

NUNKIE Theatre Company return with an atmospheric retelling of two of the earliest and greatest tales by MR James, master of the English ghost story. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 787 5793.

WEST SIDE STORY (The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn, November 17-21)

CENTENARY Theatre Company present this famous musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet set in New York City, where rival street gangs (the Jets and the Sharks) battle for territory and respect. Is the love affair between former Jets leader Tony and Maria, sister to Sharks’ leader Bernardo, doomed to failure? Visit www.thebrindley.org.uk or ring 0151 907 8360.