Shows - February 18 onwards

Feb 15 2010 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

SHOWS

BICKERTON: March 7 - Cheshire Rural Touring Arts present Shoo Shoo Baby in The Entire History of Cabaret at the Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £9-£5. Ring 01244 972835 or visit www.cheshireruraltouringarts.co.uk.

BURTON (WIRRAL): March 6 - Cheshire Rural Touring Arts present Opera Dudes in Mission Improbableat the Gladstone Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £9-£5. Ring 01244 972835 or visit www.cheshireruraltouringarts.co.uk.

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.

CHESTER: February 27 - Comedy Club presents Chris McCausland, Darren Ruddell and Danny McLougchlin at Alexander’s in Rufus Court. Doors 8pm. Tickets £10. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

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.

CREWE: March 2 - Poet and playwright Lemn Sissay presents Why I Don’t Hate White People, a whirlwind tour of race as seen from one man’s unique perspective, at Axis Arts Centre, Crewe Green Road, at 7.30pm. Tickets £7, concessions £4.50. Ring 0161 247 5302.

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

HELSBY: March 6 - Cheshire Rural Touring Arts present Shoo Shoo Baby in The Entire History of Cabaret at the community centre at 7.30pm. Tickets £9-£5. Ring 01244 972835 or visit www.cheshireruraltouringarts.co.uk.

LITTLE BUDWORTH: March 5 - Cheshire Rural Touring Arts present Opera Dudes in Mission Improbableat the Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £9-£5. Ring 01244 972835 or visit www.cheshireruraltouringarts.co.uk.

LIVERPOOL: February 20 - Migration Songs - Kwame Dawes presents a combined lecture/performance on the Black Atlantic, exploring how literature, reggae and popular culture have dealt with narratives of the slave trade at The Bluecoat, School Lane, at 6.30pm. Admission £3. Ring 0151 702 5324.

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: LIPA present What Is Love? - final year dance students present a showcase around the theme of love in the Paul McCartney Auditorium at 7.30pm. Adults £7, concessions £3.50. Ring 0844 873 2888 or visit www.lipa.ac.uk.

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 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 4 – Elvis On Tour featuring Lee “Memphis” King at the Opera House in Quay Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £22.50-£19.50. 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: March 4 - Kill For A Seat Comedy Club presents Anvil Springstien and Duncan Oakley in the Clwyd Room at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £8, concessions £6. Visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk or ring 0845 330 3565.

NORTHWICH: February 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.

NORTHWICH: March 5 - Swan Lake ballet performed at the Memorial Hall at 7pm. Tickets £18.50, concessions £11.50. Ring 01606 867539.

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 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.

RUNCORN: March 5 - Company Chameleon presents

Rites - A powerful duet which explores the events and experiences that shape men and friends, brothers, fathers and sons. Company Chemeleon brings histories, stories, and archetypes to life with beauty, force and intensity at The Brindley in High Street at 8pm. Tickets £10. £9. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

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 – Pappy’ 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 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.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: February 27 – Circus of Horrors present Day of the Dead at the Victoria Hall at 7.30pm. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: March 1 – Dara O’ Briain at the Regent Theatre at 8pm. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: March 3 – Pasión de Buena Vista – music and dance extravaganza featuring three top Cuban singers, dancers from the world famous Tropicana Club in Havana and an eight piece live band at The Regent Theatre at 7.30pm. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: March 4-7 – Moscow State Circus - Russia's greatest award-winning circus performers will push the boundaries of physical ingenuity to the limit and astound you with their split second timing and disciplines honed from years of rehearsal and practice at The Regent Theatre at 7.30pm. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

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.

WHITLEY: March 5 - Cheshire Rural Touring Arts present Shoo Shoo Baby in The Entire History of Cabaret at the Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £9-£5. Ring 01244 972835 or visit www.cheshireruraltouringarts.co.uk.

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.