Theatres - Still Showing - March 18 onwards

Mar 15 2010 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

STILL SHOWING

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (The Lowry, Salford Quays, March 15-20)

DIRECT from a smash hit West End season, this multi-award winning production is a deliciously funny tale of family values. The idyllic existence of Georges and drag artiste Albin is threatened when Georges’ son announces his engagement to the daughter of a right wing politician. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 111 2000.

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS (Library Theatre, St Peter’s Square, Manchester, March 12-April 3)

MEET four desperate Chicago real estate salesmen.This month’s top guy wins a gleaming Cadillac, the runner-up takes home a set of steak knives, the rest get the sack. David Mamet’s sizzling drama of hard-driven men on the edge won a Pulitzer Prize. The production contains strong language and smoking on stage. Visit www.librarytheatre.com or ring 0161 236 7110.

HANSEL AND GRETEL (Everyman Theatre, Hope Street, Liverpool, March 16-April 3)

KNEEHIGH Theatre will take you by the hand and lead you into the deepest part of the forest. Prepare for a world of darkness, wit and wonder, of earthy delights and crooked shadows. This terrifying new version of the classic story is told through lively music, rough poetry and some amazing gadgets and gizmos, Suitable for ages 7+. Visit www.everymanplayhouse.com or ring 0151 709 4776.

1984 (Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester, February 24-March 27)

AN ELECTRIFYING new stage version of George Orwell’s nightmare vision of a totalitarian society has been adapted and directed by Matthew Dunster. Central character, Winston Smith rewrites history for the Ministry of Truth, but when he’s handed a note that says simply ‘I love you’, by a woman he hardly knows, he decides to risk everything in a search for the real truth. Visit www.royalexchange.co.uk or ring 0161 833 9833.

SNOW WHITE ON ICE (Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent, March 17-21)

THE world famous Russian Ice Stars will take you on a magical journey to the heart of the best loved fairy tale of all time. The original story of an enchanted mirror, a beautiful girl, the ultimate Prince Charming and a shiny red apple comes to life on ice, with ballet, gymnastics and aerial aerobatics to create a breathtaking and mesmerising experience. This spell-binding show promises to be lavish and spectacular, dazzling the whole family with its sheer beauty and elegance. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com/stoke or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOP MESSING ABOUT (The Lowry, Salford Quays, March 17-20)

FROM the team responsible for the hit revival of Round The Horne comes a tribute to the late, great Carry On star Kenneth Williams. Set during a live recording and packed with outrageously funny sketches, which reunited Williams with his Carry On co-star Joan Sims, this show transports you back to a time when comedy meant being funny with scarcely a swear word in sight. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 111 2000.

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION (Anthony Hopkins Theatre, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold, March 15-20)

THE Agatha Christie Theatre Company pay a welcome visit to Mold with this masterpiece from the lady of suspense. Emily French, an elderly woman who recently left a considerable estate to the charming Leonard, is found dead. Leonard protests his innocence but the appearance of a mysterious young woman has everyone guessing. A cast full of familiar faces is led by Honeysuckle Weeks, Robert Duncan and Ben Nealon. Visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk or ring 0845 330 3565.