Shows - November 12 onwards

Nov 11 2009 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

SHOWS

BICKERTON: November 15 - Cheshire Rural Touring Network presents Circus Berzercus with Komedy of Errors featuring music, juggling, unicycling, magic and comedy at the village hall at 3pm. Tickets £9-£5. Ring 01829 782392.

CHESTER: November 13, 14, 16, 17 and 21 - Chester Theatre Club presents Daisy Pulls It Off by Denise Keegan at the Little Theatre in Gloucester Street, Newtown. Ring 01244 322674 for details.

CHESTER: November 21 - Cheshire Rural Youring Arts presents Two Friends Productions’ show Pretty Witty Nell, a one-woman comedy about Nell Gwyn, the most popular mistress of Charles II, at Mollington and Backford Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £9-£5. Ring 01244 851045.

CHESTER: February 26 - Cheshire Rural Youring Arts presents Two Friends Productions’ show Pretty Witty Nell, a one-woman comedy about Nell Gwyn, the most popular mistress of Charles II, at Upton Village Hall in Heath Road at 7.30pm. Tickets £9-£5. Ring 01244 851045.

CREWE: November 13 - Dave Spikey’s Best Medicine Tour at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50. Ring 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceum-theatre.co.uk.

CREWE: November 15 – Starburst starring Jimmy Cricket, Britain’s Got Talent finalists Kate and Gin, X Factor’s Trevor Craig and singer Sarah James, as well as the Masquerade School of Performing Arts at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7pm in aid of Christie Hospital in Manchester. Tickets £12-£9. Ring 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceum-theatre.co.uk.

CREWE: November 17 – Beyond The Barricade at Christmas – the cast of principal performers from Les Miserables bring you all the great songs from the West End and Broadway musicals as well as some traditional and classic festive favourites at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £18.50-£16.50. Ring 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceum-theatre.co.uk.

CREWE: November 18-19 – An evening with Ken Dodd at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £18.50, concessions £1 off. Ring 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceum-theatre.co.uk.

CREWE: November 21 – Voice of the Heart – tribute to the music of The Carpenters featuring Carole Gordon and the Blue Jeans Band at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £15. Ring 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceum-theatre.co.uk.

FADDILEY: December 4 - Cheshire Rural Touring Network presents Blaize Theatre’s production of The Christmas Cratchits at the Goodwill Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £9-£5. Ring 01270 524441.

LITTLE BUDWORTH: November 21 - Cheshire Rural Touring Arts presents King Villa with Swingers in Suspenders - welcome to a swinging cabaret night at the King Villa Lounge at the village hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £9-£5. Ring 021829 760422.

LIVERPOOL: November 15 - Grumpy Old Women 2 featuring Jenny Eclair, Wendi Peters and Susie Blake at the Empire Theatre, Lime Street, at 8pm. Tickets £20. Visit www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk or ring 0844 847 2525.

LIVERPOOL: November 16 - That’s Amore - tribute to Dean Martin featuring Mark Adams from The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas at the Empire Theatre, Lime Street, at 8pm. Tickets £22.50-£17.50. Visit www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk or ring 0844 847 2525.

LIVERPOOL: November 17 - Daniel Kitson brings his stand-up show We Are Gathered Here to the Playhouse Theatre in Williamson Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £10. Ring 0151 709 4776 or visit www.everymanplayhouse.com.

LIVERPOOL: November 18 - Comedian Rob Brydon at the Empire Theatre, Lime Street, at 7.30pm. Tickets £18.50. Visit www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk or ring 0844 847 2525.

LIVERPOOL: November 18 - Beyond The Barricade at Christmas – the cast of principal performers from Les Miserables bring you all the great songs from the West End and Broadway musicals as well as some traditional and classic festive favourites at the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £25.50-£20.50. Ring 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

LIVERPOOL: November 19 - Cornerstone Festival 2009 presents Food For Thought with Professor John Godber, playwright and creative director of Hull Truck, in the Grace Room, Liverpool Hope University, Shaw Street, at 1pm. Admission free. Visit www.hope.ac.uk/cornerstone/festival or ring 0151 291 3578.

LIVERPOOL: November 19-20 - Cornerstone Festival 2009 presents The Press by David Lloyd which looks at what happens when The State doesn’t like what an artist produces, in the Cornerstone Theatre, Liverpool Hope University, Shaw Street, at 7.23pm. Tickets £6, £4. Visit www.hope.ac.uk/cornerstone/festival or ring 0151 291 3578.

LIVERPOOL: November 19 - Comedian Stewart Lee brings his stand-up show If You Prefer A Milder Comedian, Please Ask For One to the Playhouse Theatre in Williamson Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £16-£12. Ring 0151 709 4776 or visit www.everymanplayhouse.com.

LIVERPOOL: November 20 - Acclaimed Liverpool poet Roger McGough presents That Awkward Age, a new collection of poetry dealing with mortality, at the Playhouse Theatre in Williamson Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £15-£12. Ring 0151 709 4776 or visit www.everymanplayhouse.com.

LIVERPOOL: November 23 - Cornerstone Festival 2009 presents The Arborites by Richard Dunbar, based on the lives of characters living on the Buttershaw Estate in Bradford made famous by Dunbar’s aunt in her play and film Rita, Sue and Bob Too, in the Cornerstone Theatre, Liverpool Hope University, Shaw Street, at 7.30pm. Admission free. Visit www.hope.ac.uk/cornerstone/festival or ring 0151 291 3578.

LIVERPOOL: November 25-29 - Disney On Ice present Princess Wishes at the Echo Arena. Tickets £33.50-£11.50. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.accliverpool.com.

LIVERPOOL: November 29 – Comedian John Bishop at the Empire Theatre, Lime Street, at 8pm. Tickets £15. Visit www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk or ring 0844 847 2525.

LIVERPOOL: December 4 - Thriller Live at the Echo Arena. Tickets £35. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.accliverpool.com.

LIVERPOOL: December 13 - Abba - The Show at the Echo Arena. Tickets £35. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.accliverpool.com.

LIVERPOOL: December 16 - Comedian Russell Howard brings his Big Rooms & Belly Laughs tour to the Echo Arena. Tickets £35. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.accliverpool.com.

LIVERPOOL: January 18-19 - Strictly Come Dancing Live! at the Echo Arena. Tickets £55-£35. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.accliverpool.com.

LIVERPOOL: January 28-31 - Holiday On Ice presents Spirit at the Echo Arena. Tickets £29.50-£10. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.accliverpool.com.

LIVERPOOL: March 7 - Elvis Presley Tribute Show at the Echo Arena. Tickets £35-£33.50. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.accliverpool.com.

LLANDUDNO: November 19 - Premier League Snooker featuring Ronnie O’Sullivan, John Higgins, Stephen Hendry, Shaun Murphy, Marco Fu and Judd Trump at Venue Cymru at 6pm. Tickets £22.50-£19.50. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: November 20 – How Sweet It Is – high energy recreation of 60s and 70s Motown era at Venue Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £18.50-£16.50. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: November 20 – Welcome To Motown – Soul and Motown night in the Orme at Venue Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £10. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: November 23 – Medium Derek Acorah at Venue Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £18.50. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: November 25 – Al Murray brings the Pub Landlord’s Beautiful British Tour to Venue Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £25. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: November 27 – CYW’s Christmas Show at Venue Cymru. Tickets £3. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: November 28 – Grumpy Old Women starring Jenny Éclair, Wendi Peters and Susie Blake at Venue Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £20. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: November 29 – That’ll Be The Day Christmas rock ‘n’ roll show at Venue Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £19-£16. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: November 11-13 - Ricky Gervais brings his Science tour to the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £30. Ring 0161 242 2560.

MANCHESTER: November 14-15 - Version - a new film festival presenting all new work, specially commissioned and adapted from literary texts published in the region, at Cornerhouse. Visit www.commafilm.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: November 15 - Comedian Daniel Kitson brings his We Are Gathered Here tour to the Royal Exchange Theatre in St Ann’s Square, at 8pm. Tickets £12, £10. Ring 0161 833 9833 or visit www.royalexchange.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: November 16 - Bill Bailey’s Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra - comedian Bill Bailey teams up with Manchester Camerata, conducted by Anne Dudley, at the Bridgewater Hall at 8pm. Tickets £60-£25. Ring 0161 907 9000 or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: November 17 - Grumpy Old Women 2 starring Jenny Eclair, Wendi Peters and Susie Blake at the Opera House, Quay Street. Visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk or ring 0844 847 2484.

MOLD: November 29 – Sharp Stories featuring The Ian McMillan Orchestra in an evening of poems, music, comedy and improv in the Anthony Hopkins Theatre at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £14, concessions £12. Ring 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

NESTON: November 11-14 - Whose Life Is It Anyway? by Brian Clark at the Civic Hall at 7.30pm.

NORTHWICH: November 14 - Rockin’ On Heaven’s Door featuring the music of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, and more at Winsford Lifestyle Centre at 7.30pm. Tickets £16. Ring 01606 867539 or visit www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.

RHYL: November 12 - An evening of male dance featuring 2 FaCeD DaNcE and Dynion Dance Company the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Adults £10, children £7.50, family £30. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: November 14 – Des O’Connor presents a night of comedy, laughter and music at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £20. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: November 15 – Chris Needs and Friends – the night time presenter from BBC Radio Wales with special guests Maria Lyn and Bruce Anderson, with compere Alan Jones, at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £10. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: November 18 – Ballet Ireland presents Cinderella by Morgann Runacre-Temple and Lyric Suite by Michael Corder at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £12, £10, concessions £1 off, family ticket £40. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: November 22 – The Magic of Motown at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50, concessions £1.50 off. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: November 23 – The Ladyboys of Bangkok – Bangkok’s exotic nightlife combines with the glamour of Las Vegas in a show performed by 16 beautiful showgirls, every one of them a Thai male, at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £18.50, concessions £2 off. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: November 24 – Psychic to the stars Sally Morgan at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £19.50. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: November 26 – Let’s Hang On – tribute show to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £14.50, concessions £1 off. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: November 27 – Rockin On Heaven’s Door featuring the music of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and more at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £16, concessions £1 off. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RUNCORN: November 20 - Mitch Benn & The Distractions from BBC Radio 4’s Sony nominated Now Show, BBC1’s One Show and BBC Radio 7’s Mitch Benn Music Show at The Brindley Studio in High Street at 8pm. Tickets £8, £6. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

SALFORD: November 9-12 - MAPAS presents The Dracula Spectacula at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 7.15pm. Tickets £6. Ring 0870 111 2000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: November 15 - Life - spirituality, meditation and the many stages of human life find new expression in Indian dance, original live music and marration at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 7pm. Tickets £10. Ring 0870 111 2000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: November 14 – Theatre of Widdershins present The King’s Got Donkey Ears, a tale of mythical mayhem brought to life using puppetry, storytelling and original music at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 11am and 1pm. Adults £7, children £5. Ring 0870 111 2000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: November 14 - Comedian Alun Cochrane at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 7.45pm. Tickets £12, concessions £2 off. Ring 0870 111 2000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: November 15-16 – Pam Ann presents her new show UK Layover at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 8.30pm. Tickets £19.50. Ring 0870 111 2000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: November 22 – Glory, Glory Man Utd – an evening with Bryan Robson and Norman Whiteside at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 8pm. Tickets £20. Ring 0870 111 2000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: November 27 - Comedian Stewart Francis at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 7.45pm. Tickets £12, concessions £2 off. Ring 0870 111 2000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: November 29 - Comedian Stewart Lee at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 8pm. Tickets £16, concessions £1 off. Ring 0870 111 2000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: November 29 – Boogie Pete Live! – Peter Hillier from the award-winning BBC show Boogie Beebies takes to the stage with a show that includes movies, magic and some silliness at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 1pm. Tickets £7.50, concessions £1 off. Ring 0870 111 2000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: November 29 - Comedian Stewart Lee at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 8pm. Tickets £16, concessions £1 off. Ring 0870 111 2000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: November 30-December 1 – Salford Dance Explosion – a two day dance festival involving Salford schools and community dance providers at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 7pm. Tickets £7. Ring 0870 111 2000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: December 2 – Andy Cave, one of the UK’s top clinbers describes his moving journey from the pits to the peaks of the Himalayas at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 8pm. Tickets £15. Ring 0870 111 2000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: November 19 - Rockin On Heaven’s Door featuring the music of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and more at Victoria Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £17-£13. Ring 0844 871 7649 or ring www.ambassadortickets.com/stoke.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: November 20 – Shakespeare 4 Kidz presents Macbeth The Musical at Victoria Hall at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Tickets £16 adults, £9.50 children. Ring 0844 871 7649 or ring www.ambassadortickets.com/stoke.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: November 24 – Comedian Ed Byrne brings his Different Class tour to the Victoria Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50. Ring 0844 871 7649 or ring www.ambassadortickets.com/stoke.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: November 27 – Al Murray presents The Pub Landlord’s Beautiful British Tour at Victoria Hall at 8pm. Tickets £25. Ring 0844 871 7649 or ring www.ambassadortickets.com/stoke.

WARRINGTON: November 18 - Comedian Sean Hughes at the Parr Hall in Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £15. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: November 20 - Northwest Moves present a dance triple bill at the Pyramid in Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £7, £5. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: November 22 - Hoof! - a horse’s quest for a herd, humour and a life without shoes in this enchanting physical theatre show suitable fir children aged 3-10 at the Pyramid in Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £15. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: November 23 – Circus of Horrors present The Day of the Dead at the Parr Hall in Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £22-£12. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: November 24 – A Matinee Christmas Music Hall starring Adam Daye, Marilyn Hill Smith, Tony Leyton, Shelly James, The Knightsounds, Ronnie Hayward and David Conway at the Parr Hall in Palmyra Square at 2.30pm. Tickets £11, £9. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WIRRAL: November 11-14 - Bebington Dramatic Society presents Play It Again Sam by Woody Allen at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £6. Ring 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: November 12-14 - The Woolgatherers of Heswall present Humble Boy by Charlotte Hastings at Heswall Hall in Telegraph Road at 8pm. Tickets £6. Ring 0151 348 1084.

WIRRAL: November 18-21 - Riverside Players present The Titfield Thunderbolt at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £6. Ring 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: November 18-21 - Wallasey Operatic Society present Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at 7.30pm. Tickets £14, £12. Ring 0151 666 0000 or visit www.floralpavilion.com.

WIRRAL: November 25-28 - Chrysanthemums Pantomime Society presents Cinderella at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at 7.15pm with 1pm Wednesday matinee and 2.15pm Saturday matinee. Tickets £7-£4. Ring 0151 666 0000 or visit www.floralpavilion.com.

WREXHAM: December 2 - Chekhov’s Short Plays in the Carin Finch Centre, Glyndwr University, at 7.30pm. Tickets £14, concessions £12. Ring 01978 292015 or visit www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events.

WREXHAM: December 7 - Cwmni Mega present Barti Du about a brave Welsh pirate at Theatr Stiwt, Broad Street, at 10am and 1pm. Adults £9, concessions £8. Visit www.stiwt.co.uk or ring 01978 841300.

WREXHAM: December 11 - CYW’s Christmas Show for children over the age of two at Theatr Stiwt, Broad Street. Tickets £3. Visit www.stiwt.co.uk or ring 01978 841300.

WREXHAM: December 12 - Bink and the Hairy Fairy, a family musical, at 2pm and 6.30pm in the William Aston Hall, Glyndwr University. Tickets £7 adults, £5 children, £22 family ticket. Ring 01978 292015 or visit www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events.

WREXHAM: February 25 - Comedian Rhod Gilbert in the William Aston Hall, Glyndwr University at 8pm. Tickets £16.50. Ring 01978 292015 or visit www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events.