Shows - February 11 onwards

Feb 9 2010 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

SHOWS

CHESTER: February 13 - Comedy Club presents James Sherwood 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 20 - Comedy Club presents Rex Boyd and Jeremy O’Donnell at Alexander’s in Rufus Court. Doors 8pm. Tickets £10. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

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 19 - Action Hero present Watch Me Fall - a stunt show with a difference, set on a DIY runway with a standing audience who begin by cheering but then the stunts start to get more questionable and you start to doubt whether the daredevils really know what they’re doing, at Axis Arts Centre, Crewe Green Road, at 7.30pm. Tickets £7, concessions £4.50. Ring 0161 247 5302.

CREWE: February 24-25 - Retina Dance Company present Antipode - four young male dancers are joined by a double bass player as they perform a raw piece of athletic dance, at Axis Arts Centre, Crewe Green Road, at 7.30pm. Tickets £7, concessions £4.50. Ring 0161 247 5302.

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.

CREWE: February 27 - One Night in Vegas with Martyn Lucas at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.30pm. Tickets from £15.50. Ring 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net.

ELLESMERE PORT: February 25 - The Michael Jackson Experience tribute show at the Civic Hall at 7.45pm. Tickets £12. Ring 0151 355 7652.

LIVERPOOL: February 14 - Join In Like Love - An afternoon full of love for all the family, inspired by Sonia Boyce’s exhibition at The Bluecoat, School Lane, from noon-4pm. Admission free. Ring 0151 702 5324.

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 2-3 – Derren Brown live on stage at the Empire Theatre, Lime Street, at 7.30pm. Tickets £30. Visit www.liverpoolempire.org.uk or ring 0844 847 2525.

LIVERPOOL: March 4-6 - Hoipolloi presents Hugh Hughes in 360 - a one man show which invites you into a wonderful world of comic and compelling adventure at the Everyman Theatre in Hope Street at 7.30pm. Ring 0151 709 4776 or visit www.everymanplayhouse.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.

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.

LLANDUDNO: February 12 - Comedian Chris Corcoran brings his What Goes On Tour Stays On Tour tour to Venue Cymru at 8pm, supported by Ben Partridge. Tickets £12. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: February 13 - The Gwynedd School of Dance presents Molly Mocha’s World of Candy at Venue Cymru at 7pm. Adults £12, children £10. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: February 15-16- The Little Big Club in concert - new singing and dancing show bringing together an ensemble of the world’s most popular pre-school characters including Bob The Builder, Barney and Fireman Sam at Venue Cymru at 1pm and 3pm. Tickets from £10. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: February 17 - 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 Venue Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £21-£17. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: February 18 - Comedy star Julian Clary brings his Lord of the Mince tour to Venue Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £20. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: February 18 - A night of comedy, cabaret and dance featuring Bryn Chamberlain, Rachel Silva, Bobby Gold, The Ricky Black Sound and The Class of 71, compered by Charlie Trotman, at Venue Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £7.50. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: February 19 - An Audience with The Chuckle Brothers at Venue Cymru at 2pm and 5pm. Tickets £12.50. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: February 24 - Rhod Gilbert presents The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst at Venue Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £15. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: February 28 - Circus of Horrors presents The Day of the Dead at Venue Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £26-£12. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.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: February 25 - An Evening with Ricky Hatton with special guest Frank Bruno at the Bridgewater Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £25. Ring 0161 907 9000 or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.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 11 – Cauldrons and Furnaces - under the direction of professional theatre director Robin Goddard, pupils from Flint Primary Schools present an evening of drama inspired by the myths and legends of Flint Castle, in the Clwyd Room at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 6.30pm and 8.15pm. Tickets £4, concessions £3. 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.

NORTHWICH: February 18 - Show Me with Chris & Pui from CBeebies at the Memorial Hall at 2pm. Ring 01606 867539.

NORTHWICH: February 21 - Legends of the Oche featuring Eric Bristow and John Lowe at the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £11, concessions £10. Ring 01606 867539.

NORTHWICH: February 24-27 - Harlequin Players present The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde at the Harlequin Theatre at 7.45pm. Tickets £7, concessions £6. Ring 01606 353534.

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.

RHYL: February 17-20 – TiC presents Rent at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm with 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Tickets £14, concessions £2 off, family ticket £48. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: February 21 – Boogie Pete Live with Pete Hillier from Boogie Beebies at the Pavilion Theatre at 2pm. Tickets £7.50, concessions £1 off. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: February 23 – Hitler’s Moustache- reclaiming Chaplin’s moustache for comedy, Richard Herring, star of The Headmaster’s Son and 90s double act Lee and Herring, muses on iconography and why an innocent square inch of facial hair has taken the blame for Nazism, at the Pavilion Theatre at 8pm. Tickets £12.50. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: February 25 – Viva Broadway- a star-spangled celebration of the best musicals ever featuring Sam kane and Linda Lusardi, at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £14.50, £12.50, concessions £1 off. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: February 26 – Earthfall present a high-octane satirical rampage through the human condition with dark humour, bold dance, live music and film at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 adults, £7 students. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: February 27 – Little Howard & The Magic Pencil of Life and Death, family comedy show featuring 3D interactive stand-up and animation, at the Pavilion Theatre at 2pm. Tickets £12 adults, £10 children, family ticket £40. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: February 28 – The Johnny Cash Story starring Roger Dean and The Lazy Boys at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £14, con cessions £2 off. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.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.

RUNCORN: February 16 - Comedian Sean Hughes brings his What I Meant To Say Was tour to The Brindley in High Street at 8pm. Tickets £15, £13. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: February 17-18 - Comedian John Bishop brings his Elvis Has Left The Building tour to The Brindley in High Street at 8pm. Tickets £14, £12. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: February 20 - Thank Heaven present Grand Talent Trail 2010 - the final of the talent contest in aid of six local hospices - Nightingale House, St Rocco's Hospice, Halton Haven, Claire House Children's Hospice, Hospice Of The Good Shepherd and Woodlands Hospice - at The Brindley, High Street, at 7.30pm. Tickets £10. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: March 4 - Yael Flexer, Nic Sandiland: Dance & Digital Works present The Living Room - a new and exciting multi-media live dance performance bringing together the talents of award-winning choreographer Yael Flexer and International multi-media artist Nic Sandiland at The Brindley in High Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: March 5 - JMUpstart Dance Company - Liverpool John Moores University’s undergraduate dance company tour nationally, performing, teaching workshops and leading innovative projects. See a number of pieces from their popular repertoire and an exciting new collaborative work at The Brindley in High Street at 7pm. Tickets £5. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

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.

SALFORD: February 12 – Comedian Julian Clary brings his Lord of the Mince tour to The Lowry, Salford Quays. Tickets £20. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 111 2000.

SALFORD: February 13 – Telling Tales - a fun introduction to dance with the help of two well-loved children’s stories The Hare & The Tortoise and The Golden Goose at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 1pm. Suitable for ages 4+. Tickets £8 adults, children £5. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 111 2000.

SALFORD: February 13 – An Evening With Blowers - Caught Short & Grumpy - Radio 4 Test Match Special icon Henry Blofeld recounts great stories about his famous friends at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 8pm. Tickets £17.50. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 111 2000.

SALFORD: February 21 – Comedian Stephen K Amos at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 7.30pm. Tickets £16.50. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 111 2000.

SALFORD: February 21 – Rogue Theatre present Cabaret Revue - step into the limelight to view the sparkly side of life with a wicked and mischievous evening of cabaret entertainment at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 8pm. Tickets £15, £10. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 111 2000.

SALFORD: February 28 – Comedian Tim Vine brings his The Joke-amotive tour to The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 5pm and 8pm. Tickets £16. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 111 2000.

SALFORD: February 28 – Paddy’ s Fun Club World Record Attempt: 200 Sketches in One Hour at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 7.45pm. Tickets £12. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 111 2000.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: February 13 – Comedian Jimmy Carr brings his Rapier Wit tour to The Regent Theatre. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: February 20 – LDN Wrestling Presents Cage Match Show featuring British Heavyweight Champion David Deville, “Gentleman” Jon Ritchie and British TV Champion Travis at the Victoria Hall. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: February 25 – Anton and Erin - Steppin’ Out - Step out with Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag of Strictly Come Dancing fame as they return with their new show following last year’s sold out UK tour at the Victoria Hall. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

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.

WARRINGTON: February 21 - The Singing Kettle presents Pyjama Party at the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 2pm. Tickets £9.50-£7.50. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: February 27 - The Charley Boorman Show - the star of Long Way Round and By Any Means presents an evening of stories and anecdotes from his worldwide escapades at the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £18.50. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

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.

WIRRAL: February 24-27 - Bebington Dramatic Society presents A Voyage Round My Father by John Mortimer, at the Gladstone Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £6. Ring 0151 643 8757.

WIRRAL: March 11-13 - Port Sunlight Players present The Railway Children by E Nesbit at the Gladstone Theatre at 7.30pm with Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets £8, concessions £7. 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.