Shows - September 2 onwards

Aug 29 2010 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

SHOWS

CHESTER: August 29-September 5 - Gerry Cottle’s Circus at Chester Racecourse. Tickets are available at www.gerry-cottles-circus.co.uk or by ringing 0844 4155 228.

HARTFORD: September 3 - Comedy night featuring Archie Kelly of Phoenix Nights, Hattuie Hayridge from Red Dwarf, Greg Cook and Dave Wolfe at Hartford Golf Club. Doors 7pm, show 8.30pm. Tickets £15 advance, £20 on the door. Ring 01606 871162.

LIVERPOOL: September 11-12 - Comedian Rhod Gilbert presents The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst at the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £25, £20. Ring 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

LIVERPOOL: September 26 - The Armstrong and Miller Show - with their usual mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong will be performing a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store, at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 8pm. Visit www.liverpoolempire.org.uk or ring 0844 847 2525.

LIVERPOOL: October 3 - Abba Mania - special concert presentation, which celebrates Abba's music in a respectful and enjoyable way, reviving special memories of when Abba ruled the airwaves at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7.30pm. Visit www.liverpoolempire.org.uk or ring 0844 847 2525.

LIVERPOOL: October 31 - Millie Dollar presents a burlesque night with special guests Kitten De Ville and Dirty Martini at St Georges Hall. Dinner show at 5pm from £49 including two course meal, exclusive early performance and entrance into the evening performance. Evening show from 7pm - stalls £21.60, balcony £17.10. Ring 0844 888 9991 or visit www.ticketline.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: September 9 - Joe Longthorne at Venue Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £22.50-£16. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: October 8 - The Sensational 60s Experience starring The Tremeloes, Herman’s Hermits and The Union Gap and hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie & The Dreamers at Venue Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £20-£18. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: August 31-September 4 - First Stage Theatre Company presents Broadway Nights, West End Days, a collection of musical theatre favourites at the Royal Northern College of Music in Oxford Road at 7.30pm. Tickets £12. Ring 0161 907 5555 or visit www.rncm.ac.uk.

MANCHESTER: September 3 - Everybody Dance - An explosive journey through the world of dance featuring some of the region's best dancers, starring Keith & Bev, Marquelle Ward - from ITV's Britannia High - Matthew Koon - finalist On Sky 1's Got To Dance - Carla Soto Marrero, one of the world's top flamenco dancers, and introducing future young stars from the North West's finest dance schools, with celebrity guest appearances from the world of entertainment at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street at 7.30pm. Ring 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: August 31-September 4 - First Stage Theatre Company presents Steel Magnolias, the story of six women who meet regularly in a beauty salon, at the Royal Northern College of Music in Oxford Road at 7.30pm. Tickets £12. Ring 0161 907 5555 or visit www.rncm.ac.uk.

MANCHESTER: September 16 - An Audience with Sally Morgan - Sally has used her psychic gift over the years to help many people, most notably famous for her work with the late Princess Diana. Her reputation has been built from her close relationship with many high profile celebrities. She now brings her amazing abilities and her tremendous personality to the stage with a unique theatrical experience, which is both hugely entertaining and enlightening at the Opera House, Quay Street, at 7.30pm. Ring 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: September 25 - Abba Mania - join in and enjoy all of your favourites including Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street at 7.30pm. Ring 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: September 29-30 - Comedian Ross Noble at the Opera House, Quay Street, at 8pm. Ring 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: October 2 - 80s Mania - feelgood fantasy concert celebrating the chart topping smash hits from the heroes of pop of the 1980s including Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Culture Club, Madonna, Wham, Nena, Toni Basil, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Kraftwerk, Trio, Dead or Alive, Madness and more at the Opera House, Quay Street, at 7.30pm. Ring 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: October 8 - Comedian Justin Moorhouse at the Opera House, Quay Street, at 7.30pm. Ring 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: October 22 - Comedian Mark Watson at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £18.50. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: October 25-28 - Comedian Frankie Boyle at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £20. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: October 29-30 - Comedian Jimmy Carr at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £25. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: November 3-5 - Comedian Lee Mack at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £20.50. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: November 9-11 - Comedian Mark Watson at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £20.50. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: November 24 - Comedian Al Murray - The Pub Landlord at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £25. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: December 10 - Comedian Roy Chubby Brown at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £20. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: December 15 - Comedian John Bishop of Live at The Apollo and Mock The Week fame, makes his first appearance at the MEN Arena. Tickets £20. Ring 0844 847 8000 or visit men-arena.com.

MOLD: September 2 - Kill For A Seat Comedy Club presents Al Barrie and Dan Evans in the Clwyd Room at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £9, concessions £7. Ring 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

MOLD: September 8 - An Audience with Henry Blofeld of Test Match Special fame 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.

NORTHWICH: September 3 - Comedy night with Archie Kelly, Hattie Hayridge, Greg Cook and Dave Wolfe at Hartford Golf Club, Burrows Hill. Tickets £15 in advance, £20 on the door. Ring 01606 871162.

RHYL: September 3 – Kill For A Seat Comedy Club presents Tudur Owen, Anvil Springstien and Sully O’Sullivan at the Pavilion Theatre at 8pm. Tickets £8, concessions £2 off. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: September 10 - Chloe’s World starring Chloe Hopkins with special guests at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50, concessions £1.50 off. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RUNCORN: September 12 - Willacy Dance Centre present Dance Show & Variety Night - a show which will feature a variety of dance styles including break dance, street dance and tap. It will also feature the fantastic female vocalist Dominica at The Brindley in High Street at 7pm. Tickets £6.50. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: September 13 - Extravaganza On Ice - Experience a new dimension in theatre entertainment, with sequins and feathers andŠice skaters. This is a dazzling new production bringing the breathtaking talent of a cast of international ice skaters to the theatre stage. It’s a unique show with stunning costumes and upbeat music has something for all the family. The show includes exciting performances and glamorous show girl feathers, 1950s swing, Celtic dancing onŠice and much more at The Brindley in High Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £12, concessions £11. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: September 15 - Darren Shaw and The Dynamics present A Night at The Musicals - with sumptuous costumes, unique dancing and great vocals, they will bring to life Phantom of the Opera, Oklahoma, Mamma Mia, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, West Side Story, Cats, Sunset Boulevard, Grease, Evita and much more at The Brindley in High Street at 7.45pm. Tickets £12, concessions £10. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

SALFORD: September 2 - Busting Out- In the UK for the very first time is the sell out show that has women cheering on their feet and men gasping with amazement. Join sassy songstress Emma Powell and charismatic comedian Bev Killick and see why over quarter of a million people Down Under were blown away with their originality, audacity and humour at The Lowry at Salford Quays at 7.30pm. Tickets £15. Ring 0843 208 6010 or visit thelowry.com.

SALFORD: September 3-4 - Comedian Rhod Gilbert presents The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst at The Lowry at Salford Quays at 7.30pm. Tickets £20. Ring 0843 208 6010 or visit thelowry.com.

SALFORD: September 3-4 - Comedian Julian Clary presents Lord of the Mince at The Lowry at Salford Quays at 8pm. Tickets £20. Ring 0843 208 6010 or visit thelowry.com.

SALFORD: September 5 - James Campbell presents Comedy and Songs 4 Kids - comedy show packed with funny songs about life, sausages and how superheroes go to the toilet at The Lowry at Salford Quays at noon. Suitable for ages 6+. Tickets £7.50. Ring 0843 208 6010 or visit thelowry.com.

SALFORD: September 22-24 - Rambert Dance Company present Awakenings - the acclaimed company present the world premiere of this new work, inspired by Dr Oliver Sacks’ masterpiece, in the tenth anniversary year of The Lowry at Salford Quays. Based on true life stories and inspired by Sacks’ book of the same name, made famous by the Hollywood movie starring Robert De Niro and Robin Williams. Ring 0843 208 6010 or visit thelowry.com.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: September 13-18 - The Blues Brothers - the legendary original tribute to The Blues Brothers returns, featuring cast members from the original hit West End run, with Jake and Elwood joined by one of Europe’s finest seven piece bands and the sassy Bluettes, all performing such memorable songs as Everybody, Shake Ya Tail Feather, Sweet Home Chicago and Respect, at the Regent Theatre at 7.30pm with 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: October 5 – Comedian Rhod Gilbert presents The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst at The Victoria Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £20. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: October 7 – Comedian Mark Watson at The Victoria Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £16.50. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: October 10 - The Armstrong & Miller Show - with their usual mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong will be performing a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store at the Regent Theatre at 8pm. Tickets £20. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: October 14- Shakespeare 4 Kidz present A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Regent Theatre at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Adults £16, children £10. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: October 17 – The Sensational 60s Experience starring The Tremeloes, Herman’s Hermits and The Union Gap at The Victoria Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £19.50, £18. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: October 23 – Legends Showdown wrestling event featuring David Deville, Richard Parliament, Chris Wyld and Capital Champion Travis at The Victoria Hall at 7pm. Tickets £12, concessions £10, family £35. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: October 26 – Comedian Joe Pasquale presents Extra Sensory Pasquale at The Victoria Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £17. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

WARRINGTON: October 8 - The Boy With Tape On His Face - the Edinburgh comedy hit which combines absurdity with genius comes to the Pyramid, Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £10, £8. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: October 27 - Medium Colin Fry’s Free Spirit Show at the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £18.50. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: October 30 - Fireman Sam comes to the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 1pm and 3.30pm. Tickets £13, £11, family ticket £44. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: November 5 - In The Mood For Dancing - The Big Girls Night Out - Singer Anne Nolan is joind by international comedienne Mia Carla, ladies sweetheart Billy Walker and the Dream Boiz for a night of music, comedy and dancing at the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 8pm. Tickets £14.50, £12.50. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: November 9 - Comedian Stewart Francis brings his Tour De Francis show to the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £15. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: November 12 - Mad About The Musicals - an evening of unforgettable West End and Broadway favourites at the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50, £16. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: December 11 - Comedian Lee Nelson presents his Well Good Tour at the Pyramid, Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £12.50. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: February 25 2011 - Comedian Russell Kane presents his Smokescreens and Castles show at the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 8pm. Tickets £14, £12. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WIRRAL: September 8-11 - Bebington Dramatic Society presents The Graduate, adapted by Terry Johnson, at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £7. Ring 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: September 12 - Billy Butler and Wally Scott present Meet The Bradshaws with Barbra Streisand tribute Tina Law, Liverpool soul band The Sensations, comedian Hal Nolan, 40s swing singer Scarlet Kiss and singer Jodie Stevens at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7pm. Tickets £14.50. Ring 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: September 15 - An evening of clairvoyance with psychic Tony Stockwell at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £18.50. Ring 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: September 17 - Age Concern Wirral presents The Late, Late Paddy’s Night - a real irish night out of music and laughter at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £12. Ring 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: September 18 - Morningside Management Ltd presents Rob Kingsley and The Cadillacs Band in A Vision of Elvis at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £15, £13.50. Ring 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: September 22-25 - Heswall Operatic Society presents Argyle Remembered - a show to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the closure of the famous local theatre, at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £10, £8. Ring 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.