Shows - June 2 onwards

May 27 2011 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

SHOWS

CHESTER: June 1-2 - Ladders Theatre Company presents Spin The Bottle return to the good old days of the 80s during a high school reunion at the Forum Studio Theatre, Hamilton Place, at 7.30pm. Tickets £10. Ring 01244 341296 or visit www.chestertheatre.co.uk.

CHESTER: June 1 - A Music Train to Jazz at Alexanders -Mid Cheshire Music Train featuringŠThe Dave Roberts QuartetŠtake music lovers on a jazz journey from KnutsfordŠto Chester. Aboard the train guests will be treated to music provided by Geoff HigginbottomŠandŠRob CarrollŠsinging both traditional and contemporary songs followed by jazz and ‘sausage and mash’ at Alexanders and more music on the train on the way back. Tickets £9.45. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: June 3 - Andrew Ryan introduces Josh Howie, Wil Hodgson and Duncan Oakley at The Laugh Inn, Station Road. Ring 01244 401626 or visit www.thelaughinnchester.co.uk.

CHESTER: June 4 - Chester Comedy Club with Sam Avery, Nathan CatonŠandŠTony Simpson at Alexander’s, Rufus Court. Admission £12, £10. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: June 4 - Charlie Baker introduces Josh Howie, Wil Hodgson and Duncan Oakley at The Laugh Inn, Station Road. Ring 01244 401626 or visit www.thelaughinnchester.co.uk.

CHESTER: June 5 - The Looking Glass burlesque show from Suzie Sequin - The Looking GlassŠis all at sea in this night of fabulous and entertaining burlesque. Come and joinŠSuzie SequinŠand travel around the world visiting different exotic locations, meet underwater creatures, come face-to-face with pirates, sailors, tribal natives and holiday goers, at Alexander’s, Rufus Court. Admission £7. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: June 6 - Comedian Rob Rouse presents The Great Escape at The Laugh Inn, Station Road. Ring 01244 401626 or visit www.thelaughinnchester.co.uk.

CHESTER: June 11 - Chester Comedy Club with Wil Hodgson, OlaŠandŠSanderson Jones at Alexander’s, Rufus Court. Admission £12, £10. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: June 13 - Zest - Open Floor Poetry - featuring freelance writer and editor Gail Ashton at Alexander’s, Rufus Court. Admission £3, £2. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: June 16 - For Crying Out Loud - one-man show with Chester’s Town crierŠDavid Mitchell at Alexanders, Rufus Court. Admission £8, £6. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: June 18 - Chester Comedy Club with Nic Coppin at Alexander’s, Rufus Court. Admission £12, £10. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: July 15-16 - The Last Five Years - touching story exploring a five-year relationship betweenJamie Wellerstein, a rising novelist, and Cathy Hyatt, a struggling actress, at the Forum Studio Theatre, Hamilton Place, at 7.30pm. Tickets £10, concessions £9. Ring 01244 341296 or visit www.chestertheatre.co.uk.

CREWE: June 2 - Magic of Motown - smash hit show packed with hits made famous by the likes of Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five, The Four Tops, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and many more at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 8pm. Tickets £20.50, concessions £2. Call 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre-.net.

CREWE: June 11-12 - Inspired 11 - The X Academy present a show with professional and amateur performers of all ages at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street. Tickets £11.50, £9.50. Call 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre-.net.

LIVERPOOL: June 2 - The Johnny Cash Story featuring Roger Dean and The Lazy Boys at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7.30pm. Call 0844 847 2525 or visit www.liverpoolempire.org.

LIVERPOOL: June 3 - Colin Fry - The People’s Medium at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7.30pm. Call 0844 847 2525 or visit www.liverpoolempire.org.

LIVERPOOL: June 5 - Comedian John Bishop at the Echo Arena. Tickets £25. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.echoarena.com.

LIVERPOOL: June 7 - Joe Longthorne at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7.30pm. Call 0844 847 2525 or visit www.liverpoolempire.org.

LIVERPOOL: June 8 - The Shaolin Warriors - this internationally acclaimed production vividly depicts the rarely-seen Kung Fu masters' feats of agility strength and skill, using Buddhists meditation and their rigorous martial arts training. The show is an extravaganza, with gorgeous scenery, atmospheric music, beautiful lights, and hundreds of costumes, at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7.30pm. Call 0844 847 2525 or visit www.liverpoolempire.org.

LIVERPOOL: June 9 - Psychic Sally Morgan at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7.30pm. Call 0844 847 2525 or visit www.liverpoolempire.org.

LIVERPOOL: June 25 - Here & Now Tour featuring Boy George, Jason Donovan, Jimmy Somerville, Belinda Carlisle, Midge Ure, A Flock of Seagulls and Pepsi and Shirlie at the Echo Arena. Tickets £36.50. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.echoarena.com.

LIVERPOOL: September 7-11 - Batman Live world arena tour at the Echo Arena. Tickets £45-£20. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.echoarena.com.

LIVERPOOL: October 8 - Comedian Paddy McGuinness at the Echo Arena. Tickets £25. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.echoarena.com.

LLANDUDNO: June 4 - That’ll Be The Day rock’n’roll show at Venue Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £20-£17. Call 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: June 10 - Friday Night Special featuring Llandudno Town Band, Elemental, Legacy and the Adam Black Band at Venue Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £8, concessions £6. Call 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.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 9-10 - Spirit of the Dance - Irish in origin and bursting with raw energy, this explosive and powerful show combines heart-pounding Irish dance with the sensual Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Red Hot Salsa in a thrilling production of strength and passion at 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 13 - Jonathan Ansell & Friends - the former X Factor and G4 star performs live 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 18 - Midnight At Puss Creek - Oliver Samuels, Jamaica's King of Comedy, stars in Patrick Brown's new and hilariously scary comedy who-dun-it, direct from Jamaica, at 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 23-24 - 500 Ways To Love - Body Positive North West, a self-help group for people living with HIV in the North West, and the Opt-In Drama Group, a Tameside based group, for adults who have experience of mental ill health and emotional distress, will explore the idea of love and identity using A View From The Bridge and As You Like It - and their own experiences - as starting points to create a piece of captivating theatre at the Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, at 3pm with 11am performance on June 24. Tickets £7, £4 concessions. Ring 0161 833 9833 or visit www.royalexchange.co.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.

MANCHESTER: July 9 - An evening of music & comedy with Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 6.45pm. Tickets £32.50, £28.50. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: July 29 - Dancing Through The Decades - Come along and check out the moves and grooves from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s; celebrity guest performances from Sky 1's Got to Dance winners, Chris & Wes, and also Turbo Got to Dance finalist, at the Opera House in Quay Street. Call 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: July 30 - Beyond The Barricade - recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, Beyond the Barricade features a cast of past principal performers from the West End production of Les Miserables, at the Opera House in Quay Street. Call 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: August 3-6 - The Man Met Exchange- annual collaboration between graduates from Manchester School of Theatre's acting course and the Royal Exchange Theatre artistic team, putting together a small company of the best emerging actors to perform a challenging new piece of work directed by Sarah Frankcom and Sam Pritchard, at the Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, at 7.30pm. Ring 0161 833 9833 or visit www.royalexchange.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: August 9 - Remember When - come and enjoy a feel good show guaranteed to get you singing and smiling with magical memories from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: August 11-13 - Summer Youth Project presents Fame The Musical at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: September 21 - Puppetry of the Penis - astonishing & unforgettable ancient Australian art of genital origami - this time in 3D - at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street. Call 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: October 12-15 - Strictly Gershwin - the dancers of English National Ballet will be joined by special guests and a live jazz orchestra for this fabulous in-the-round dance spectacular at the Palace Theatre, Oxford Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MOLD: June 2 - Kill For A Seat Comedy Club presents Barry Dodds and John Warburton in the Clwyd Room at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £9, £8, concessions £7. Call 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

MOLD: June 3-4 - Wales Final Festival of One Act Plays in the Emlyn Williams Theatre at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 7pm. Tickets £8, concessions £6. Call 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

MOLD: June 9-10 - Phoenix Theatre Company present Murder Mystery and Dinner - watch carefully during the first half as Phoenix present a thriller and then try to guess whodunit over dinner in the Clwyd Room at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50 including two course dinner. Call 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

MOLD: June 24-25 - Dancerama 2011 Showcase - now in its 58th year, the Shirley School of Dancing presents an entertaining performance of song and dance for all ages at the Anthony Hopkins Theatre at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 7pm with 2pm Saturday matinee. Tickets £8.50, concessions £7.50. Call 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

RHYL: June 3 - Kill For A Seat Comedy Club presents John Warburton, Martin ‘Big Pig’ Mor and Barry Dodds at the Pavilion Theatre at 8pm. Tickets £8, concessions £2 off. Call 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: June 5 - Katy Ashworth from CBeebies present her Meet, Greet, Sing and Play Roadshow at the Pavilion Theatre at 1pm. Tickets £7 adults, £5 children. Call 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: June 7 - Medium Gordon Smith presents Beyond Belief at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £20. Call 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: June 8 - Penbobi Hapus - Welsh language show for children aged 3+ at the Pavilion Theatre at 1pm. Tickets £5. Call 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: June 9 - Big Girls Don’t Cry featuring The East Coast Boys celebrating the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £15.50, concessions £1.50 off. Call 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RUNCORN: June 2 - One Small Step 2011 - annual charity fundraiser featuring a variety of local dance schools in aid of Clatterbridge Cancer Research Fund. Features Mobata School of Dance, at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: June 3 - One Small Step 2011 - annual charity fundraiser featuring a variety of local dance schools in aid of Clatterbridge Cancer Research Fund. Features Olwen Grounds School of Dance, Glenda Hill Theatreworks and Megastars School of Dance, at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: June 4 - One Small Step Gala Evening - Kate Simmons Dance perform a ballet spectacular including Aladdin performed by the Junior School, Swan Lake Act III plus Black Swan Pas de Deux, from the Full Time Vocation College, along with tap, modern, jazz, Spanish and musical theatre, at The Brindley in High Street. Charity performance in aid of Clatterbridge Cancer Research Fund. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: June 5 - Mobata Dance Company present Once Upon A Fairytale, at The Brindley in High Street. Charity performance in aid of Clatterbridge Cancer Research Fund. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: June 9 - Write Now Share Later - this project is an opportunity for new and established writers to present new work in the form of a one act play (maximum 15 mins duration). It provides the writers with a public forum in which ot share their work, with the chance ot develop contacts and opportunities. The three pieces shortlisted from the total number of plays entered will be performed, script in hand, at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: June 10 - Murder at The Prom - A Twilight Murder Mystery Evening - Sink your teeth into a Literature Festival event with a difference! Forks High School prom is ruined by a couple of unwelcome guests: a dead body and a murderer. Come in your prom outfit and listen to the evidence from the suspect and discover the clues ot the identity of the murderer. With Roy Bassnet as Cheif Rosselli, at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

SALFORD: June 2-4 - Never Been Seen presents The Song of Deborah - join a cast of extraordinary characters for an unforgettable theatrical exploration of the subjective nature of history. This fantastic story of war and politics is based on the Epic Song of Deborah - poet, judge and prophetess - at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £5. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: June 2 - Roger McGough presents That Awkward Age - the acclaimed poet wrestles with mortality, seeks love in the launderette and perspires in the Foreign Legion; he shares the pain of Lord Godiva and Mr Nightingale, considers his final poem and shakes a fist at Alzheimer’s, at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £16. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: June 6-7 - Summer Showcase - join The Lowry Young Actors Company as they perform a portfolio of work, at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £5. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: June 8 - Comedian Greg Davies presents Firing Cheeseballs at a Dog, at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £15. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: June 8 - Comedian Rob Rouse presents The Great Escape at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £12. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: June 9 - Slaughterhouse Live - The Comedy Store’s hilarious award-winning character-cabaret team return to The Lowry with an explosive mix of brand new and classic creations, at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £13. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

WARRINGTON: June 8 - Medium Gordon Smith presents Beyond Belief at the Parr Hall in Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £20. Call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: June 23 - An evening with Gervase Phinn who shares his hilarious and poignant tales of life as a school inspector in the Yorkshire Dales at the Parr Hall in Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £15.50. Call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: June 29 - Comedian Dom Joly presents Welcome To Wherever I Am at the Parr Hall in Palmyra Square at 8pm. Tickets £19.50. Call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WIRRAL: June 3 - Vienna Festival Ballet present Cinderella at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at 7.30pm. Tickets £18.50, concessions £16.50. Call 0151 666 0000 or visit www.floralpavilion.com.

WIRRAL: June 5 - A Feast of Gilbert & Sullivan at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at 7.30pm. Tickets £19, concessions £17. Call 0151 666 0000 or visit www.floralpavilion.com.

WIRRAL: June 8-11 - Bebington Dramatic Society presents Glorious by Peter Quilter at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £7. Call 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: June 15-18 - Rock Ferry Operatic Society presents Oklahoma!by Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £12, £10, family ticket £40. Call 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: June 20-25 - The Hillbark Players present The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare in Royden Park in Frankby. Call 0151 632 1989 or visit www.hillbarkplayers.co.uk.

WIRRAL: June 23-26 - Wirral Folk on the Coast - popular folk festival featuring concerts, workshops and dance at The OC Sports & Leisure Club in Bromborough. Call 0151 678 9902 or visit www.wirralfolkonthecoast.com.

WIRRAL: July 2 - Eurovision Legends starring Bucks Fizz and Brotherhood of Man at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £17, £16. Call 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.