Shows - March 24 onwards

Mar 21 2011 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

SHOWS

BICKERTON: March 25 - Cheshire Rural Arts presents The Grand Theatre of Lemmings production The Descent of Man - an evening of chaotic, comedy madness based on the Darwin Awards which are given to people who improve the human gene pool by removing themselves from it in remarkably stupid ways, at the Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £10-£6. Ring 0151 339 3327.

CAPENHURST: March 25 - Cheshire Rural Arts presents The Grand Theatre of Lemmings production The Descent of Man - an evening of chaotic, comedy madness based on the Darwin Awards which are given to people who improve the human gene pool by removing themselves from it in remarkably stupid ways, at Capenhurst and Ledsham Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £10-£6. Ring 0151 339 3327.

CHESTER: March 24 - TBC introduces Martin Mor and Matt Reed at The Laugh Inn, Station Road. Ring 01244 401626 or visit www.thelaughinnchester.co.uk.

CHESTER: March 25-26 - Alex Boardman introduces Martin Mor, Vince Atta and Tom Wrigglesworth at The Laugh Inn, Station Road. Ring 01244 401626 or visit www.thelaughinnchester.co.uk.

CHESTER: March 26 - Alexander’s Comedy Club presents Joe Rowntree, Chris Henry and Ric Wharton at Alexander’s in Rufus Court. Doors 8pm, first set 9.45pm. Tickets £12. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: March 31-April 2 - Les Miserables School Edition performed at The Hammond School in Hoole Bank at 1pm and 7pm on Thursday and Friday and 1pm on Saturday. Tickets £12, concessions £6. Ring 01244 305362.

CHESTER: March 31 - Dan Nightingale introduces Phil Ellis and John Warburton at The Laugh Inn, Station Road. Ring 01244 401626 or visit www.thelaughinnchester.co.uk.

CHESTER: April 2 - Alexander’s Comedy Club presents Paddy Lennox, Chris Brooker and Tommy at Alexander’s in Rufus Court. Doors 8pm, first set 9.45pm. Tickets £12. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CREWE: March 30-April 2 - Yvonne School of Dancing present Show Time at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.15pm with Saturday matinee at 2.15pm. Tickets £12-£7. Ring 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net.

ELLESMERE PORT: March 30-April 2 - Ellesmere Port Musical Theatre Company presents The Producers by Mel Brooks at the Civic Hall at 7.30pm. Adults £12, concessions £10. Ring 0151 339 4390 or visit www.amdramatheatre.com.

LIVERPOOL: March 22-26 - Derren Brown - Svengali at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 6.30pm. Ring 0844 847 2525 or visit www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

LIVERPOOL: March 27 - That’ll Be The Day - prepare for a party as the UK's most successful touring rock 'n' roll production returns with their 25th Anniversary Show. Bringing on back the good times with a combination of the most popular feel good comedy routines and favourite hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s performed over the past 25 years in the show at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7.30pm. Ring 0844 847 2525 or visit www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

LIVERPOOL: March 25-26 - Tall Stories Theatre Company presents The Gruffalo’s Child by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler at the Playhouse Theatre in Williamson Square at 1.30pm and 4.30pm on March 25 and 10.30am, 1.30pm and 4.30pm on March 26. Tickets £14-£8. Ring 0151 709 4776 or visit www.everymanplayhouse.com.

LIVERPOOL: April 4-16 - 3rd Degree Music Festival - third year music students take to the stage to showcase their work at the Paul McCartney Auditorium, LIPA. Ring 0844 873 2888 or visit www.lipa.ac.uk for more details.

LIVERPOOL: April 18 - WWE Wrestlemania Revenge Tour at the Echo Arena. Tickets £50-£25. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.echoarena.com.

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

LLANDUDNO: March 24-25 - Ysgol John Bright present High School Musical featuring a cast and crew of more than 100 and a live band at Venue Cymru at 7pm. Tickets £12 adults, £8 children, £36 family. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: March 26 - Magic of The Beatles - a live concert show celebrating 50 years of Beatles hits at Venue Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £19.50, £17.50. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: March 28 - Canadian company BJM Danse present Les Chambres de Jacques and Jack in a Box at Venue Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £18-£14. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: March 24, 27, 30 and April 2 - RNCM Opera Orchestra and RNCM Chorus present Vanessa by Samuel Barber at the Royal Northern College of Music in Oxford Road at 7.30pm with 3pm matinee on April 2. Tickets £6.50. Ring 0161 907 5555 or visit www.rncm.ac.uk for details.

MANCHESTER: April 26 - Jan Ravens in Changing Faces - the star of Dead Ringers and Spitting Image chats about impersonating royalty, celebrities and public figures at the Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, at 8pm. Tickets £10, £7. Ring 0161 833 9833 or visit www.royalexchange.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: May 30-31 - The Wiggles bring their live stage show to the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: June 3 - Comedian Danny Bhoy bring his unique brand of personal storytelling and razor sharp wit to the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: June 11 - Kings of Swing - great swing singers and the world famous Kings of Swing Orchestra combine to take you on a magical journey back to an era when we fell in love to the music of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Doris Day & more at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: June 16-17 - Comedian Dylan Moran delivers searing observations and sumptuous imagery, painted across a large fraying canvas with cruel, curmudgeonly “Moranesque” brush strokes, bringing his unique brand of personal storytelling and razor sharp wit to the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: June 21 - An Evening of Mediumship with James Van Praagh and Tony Stockwell at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: June 23 - The Magic of Motown - the UK’s number one live Motown concert show returns bigger than ever before with its all-new 2011 spectacular with solid-gold hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, Lionel Richie and more at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MOLD: March 26 - Acclaimed Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy reads from her new book Rapture together with a selection of her poetry and discusses her influences, style and creative techniques in the Clwyd Room at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £12, concessions £10. Ring 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.

NORTHWICH: March 24 - We’ll Meet Again - Stars in Battledress 2011 - capturing the music, comedy and cameraderie of the war years at the Memorial hall at 2.30pm. Tickets £12.50, concessions £11.50. Ring 01606 288666.

RHYL: April 1 - Moscow Ballet Classique presents Coppelia at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50, £15.50, concessions £1.50 off. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RUNCORN: March 24 - Mayor’s Civic Charity Night presents present Broadway To The Brindley- great night of variety featuring all the young finalists from three years of Halton’s Got Talent along with H.E.A.R.T.S, performing songs and dances from the musicals, along with Danny Morris, Candidate23 and B-Desire, at The Brindley at 7.30pm. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: March 25 - Andrew Curphey Theatre Company presents West End to Broadway at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: March 26 - Bankfield School presents The Red Windmill - hour long tour of the power and struggle of art and cabaret in 1889; discover the sights and the sounds of the Bohemian revolution through dance, drama and art at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: March 26 - Comedian Jeremy Hardy at The Brindley at 8pm. Tickets £14, concessions £12. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: March 31 - Hardeep Singh Kohli - the celebrated broadcaster, raconteur, writer and cook combines comedy with inventive cuisine in a wonderfully funny, laid back evening's entertainment at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

SALFORD: March 24-26 - Two Friends Productions present French Fancies - combining lively songs and raucous stories from the vibrant era of 19th century France, you’ll encounter a countess who becomes her husband’s mistress; octogenarians comparing their previous mischievous conquests; and a bored housewife discovering an unexpected career – otherwise known as ‘the oldest profession’, at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £10-£5. Ring 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: March 27 - Blunderbus Theatre Company presents The Dragon’s Daughter - One starry night, a tiny ball of light fell from the sky. And there, in the darkness, was a baby dragon! Join Hans on a remarkable adventure as he tries to return his new-found friend to her mother. With bewitching music and beautiful hand-carved puppets this is a funny and moving story about a brave little boy and a scared little dragon, who grow to become the very best of friends, and can be seen at The Lowry at noon and 2.30pm. Suitable for ages 4-7. Tickets £8.50. Ring 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: March 27-28 - Comedian Andrew Lawrence brings his Too Ugly For Television show to The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £12. Ring 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: March 29-30 - MAPAS Showcase - showcase of music, drama and dance from Salford High Schools and MAPAS Arts Centre groups at The Lowry at 7pm. Tickets £5. Ring 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: March 27 - Drumchasers - new percussion spectacular from the creators of Noise Ensemble at the Regent Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £18. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

TATTENHALL: April 8 - Cheshire Rural Touring Arts present Robin Ince’s Bad Book Club - TV and radio comedy star Robin Ince combines his twin passions of science and bad literature at The Barbour Institute at 7.30pm. Tickets £10-£6. Ring 01829 771442.

WARRINGTON: March 25 - We’ll Meet Again - Britain’s best wartime cavalcade celebration show returns to the Parr Hall in Palmyra Square at 2.30pm. Tickets £12.50, £10.50. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: March 25 - Comedian Richard Herring brings his Christ on a Bike: The Second Coming show to the Parr Hall in Palmyra Square at 8pm. Tickets £15. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: March 26 - Comedian Dave Spikey brings his Words Don’t Come Easy show to the Parr Hall in Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £18. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WINSFORD: March 27 - Fireman Sam in Pontypandy Rocks! - join Fireman Sam and all his friends as Pontypandy hosts its first ever music festival, at the Lifestyle Centre at 1pm and 3.30pm. Adults £13, children £11, family £44. Ring 01606 288666.

WIRRAL: March 23-26 - Riverside Players present Mill on the Floss by Helen Edmundson, adapted from the novel by George Eliot, at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £8. Ring 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: April 5-9 - Leverhulme Youth Drama Festival at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £6. Ring 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: April 12-16 - Leverhulme Open Drama Festival at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £6. Ring 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.