Shows - January 28 onwards

Jan 26 2010 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

SHOWS

BYLEY: January 27-30 - Byley Village Players present their annual pantomime Abanazar’s Revenge by Ian Hornby at the village hall. Tickets £6, £3 concessions. Ring 01270 761036.

CHESTER: January 30 - Comedy Club presents Nik Coppin, Marlon Davies and Ivo Graham at Alexander’s in Rufus Court. Doors 8pm. Tickets £10. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: February 6 - Comedy Club presents Dominic Woodward and Alan Donegan at Alexander’s in Rufus Court. Doors 8pm. Tickets £10. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: February 16-20 - Chester Gang Show 2010 - celebrating the centenary of Scouting in Chester at The King’s School in Wrexham Road at 7.15pm, with Saturday matinee at 2.15pm. Tickets from £6. Ring 01244 317529.

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: February 4 - David McBride lights up the shadowy backstage world of performance in the solo show Creating Space and Belgian actress Leentje Van De Cruys looks at the difficulties with fitting in in Horse at Axis Arts Centre, Crewe Green Road, at 7.30pm. Tickets £7, concessions £4.50. Ring 0161 247 5302.

CREWE: February 5 - Comedy star Julian Clary brings his Lord of the Mince tour to the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 8pm. Tickets £20. Ring 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net.

CREWE: February 6 - The Joe Longthorne Show at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £20. Ring 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net.

CREWE: February 25 - My Fab Years - an evening with Sylvia Anderson who voiced Lady Penelope in Thunderbirds at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £14. Ring 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net.

ELLESMERE PORT: January 26-30 - Ellesmere Port Original Pantomime Company presents Babes in the Wood at the Civic Hall at 7.30pm with Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets £9.50, concessions £7. Ring 0151 355 9310.

LIVERPOOL: January 28 - Marcia Farquhar: 12 Shooters - A series of short films, each by a different artist, revisiting Farquhar’s performances from the past 12 years at The Bluecoat, School Lane. Ring 0151 702 5324.

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: February 17 – Circus of Horrors present Day of the Dead at the Empire Theatre, Lime Street, at 7.30pm. Tickets £28-£13. Visit www.liverpoolempire.org.uk or ring 0844 847 2525.

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

LIVERPOOL: April 21-25 - Comedian Peter Kay at the Echo Arena. Tickets £35. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.accliverpool.com.

LLANDUDNO: February 11 - Shakespeare 4 Kidz presents Macbeth at Venue Cymru at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Adults £16, children £9.50. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: February 6 – The Chippendales return with The Ultimate Girls Night Out! at the Opera House in Quay Street at 8pm. Tickets £24.50-£22.50. Ring 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: February 18 – Circus of Horrors present Day of the Dead at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £28-£13. Ring 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: February 20 – An Audience with The Chuckle Brothers in which Paul and Barry show film clips of their favourite routines and perform some of them live with supporting artists at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street at 2pm. Tickets £13.50. Ring 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: March 21 - David Benson Sings Noel Coward at the Library Theatre, St Peter’s Square, at 7.30pm. Tickets £15, concessions £13.50. Visit www.librarytheatre.com or ring 0161 236 7110.

MOLD: February 4 – Kill For A Seat Comedy Club presents Michael Smiley and Martin “Bigpig” Mor in the Clwyd Room at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £8, concessions £6. Ring 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

NORTHWICH: February 15, 21 - Purple Cactus Comedy Club at the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £11. Ring 01606 867539.

RHYL: January 30 – Count Arthur Strong – The Man Behind The Smile – the showbiz legend and raconteur, fresh from his own BBC Radio 4 comedy series, comes to the Pavilion Theatre at 8pm. Tickets £15, concessions £1 off. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: February 6 – Show Me Chris & Pui – CBeebies’ favourite double act present songs, sketches, games and lots of joining in at the Pavilion Theatre at 2pm. Tickets £12 adults, children £10, family ticket £40. Suitable for ages 2-7. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: February 11 – Comedian Sean Hughes brings his What I Meant To Say Was tour to the Pavilion Theatre at 8pm. Tickets £15. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: February 12 – Me and My Life - a celebration of the hits of The Tremeloes featuring original singers Len “Chip” Hawkes and Brian Poole at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £15. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RUNCORN: January 29 - Arthur Smith – Variety Lives! - the star of BBC TV and Radio’s Grumpy Old Men provides a heady mix of intelligent comedy and outstanding music alongside comedian Hattie Hayridge, singer Ruby Wood and guitarist Noah Burton at The Brindley in High Street at 8pm. Tickets £15. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: February 12 - James Sherwood - At The Piano - Sony Award nominee and BBC Radio 4 regular James Sherwood, creator and chief writer of Radio 4’s new topical panel show I Guess That’s Why They Call It The News, at The Brindley in High Street at 8pm. Tickets £8. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

SALFORD: January 31 – Milap presents Shivoham - an evening of dazzling Indian dance from one of the North West’s top performers and choreographers Swati Raut at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 7pm. Tickets £10. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 111 2000.

SALFORD: February 1 – Shakespeare 4 Kidz present Macbeth at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 10am and 1.30pm. Tickets £16 adults, £10 children. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 111 2000.

SALFORD: February 2 – Most Haunted - Live on Stage featuring Yvette Fielding, Karl Beattie, Brian Shepherd, Cath Howe, Ciaran O’Keefe and Stuart Torevell reporting on paranormal activity, showing unseen film footage and exploring explanations for strange phenomena at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 7.30pm. Tickets £24-£18. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 111 2000.

SALFORD: February 9 – Who Am I? featuring dance, storytelling, video and philosophy, this mixed media showcase explores the identity of Indian immigrants by reflecting on India’s classical art heritage at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 7.30pm. Tickets £24-£18. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 111 2000.

SALFORD: February 11 – Comedian Tom Wrigglesworth’s Open Return Letter to Richard Branson at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 8pm. Tickets £12. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 111 2000.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: January 21-30 – 010 Dance – the most exciting and vibrant youth dance companies from the West Midlands, at The Regent Theatre. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: January 30 – Comedian Stephen K Amos at The Victoria Hall at 7.30pm. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: February 6 – Night of the Gladiators 3 – an evening of action-packed mixed martial arts cage fights at The Regent Theatre. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

WARRINGTON: January 30 - Comedian Jimmy Carr brings his Rapier Wit tour to the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 7pm and 10pm. Tickets £22.50. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: February 5 - Comedian Tim Vine brings his The Joke Amotive tour to the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 8pm. Tickets £16. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: February 7 - The Hairy Bikers bring their 2010 tour to the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square for an evening of cooking, chatting and laughs at 7.30pm. Tickets £19.50, £17.50. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: February 12 - Legends of the Oche - Eric Bristow and John Lowe return to talk about their careers as darts champions at the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £12. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: February 13 - Hurly Burly - join Miss Polly Rae and her Hurly Burly Girlys with this saucy burlesque show at the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 8pm. Tickets £13. Contains nudity. Not suitable for children. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: February 18 - An audience with Sally Morgan, psychic to the stars, at the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £19.50. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WIRRAL: January 29 - Candoco Dance Company come to the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at 7.30pm. Tickets £15, £13. Ring 0151 666 0000 or visit www.floralpavilion.com.

WIRRAL: January 30 - The Power of Presley Show starring Michael King and the American Crown Jewels band at the Gladstone Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £13. Ring 0151 643 8757.

WIRRAL: February 12 - Last of The Summer Wine: Treading The Boards featuring Tom Owen, son of the late Bill Owen, at the Gladstone Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £9, concessions £8. Ring 0151 643 8757.

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.