Shows - June 16 onwards

Jun 11 2011 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

SHOWS

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: June 18 - MBNA Chestival presents Vaudeville Evening Cabaret Shows - a chaotic cabaret of trickery, theatre, burlesque, comedy and sideshows featuring juggling superstar Matt Ricardo, hula hoop goddess Pippa the Ripper and singer CoCo Malone at the Town Hall at 6pm (family friendly) and 8.30pm (over 18s only). Tickets from £15. Visit www.chesterfestivals.co.uk.

CHESTER: June 19 - MBNA Chestival presents Vaudeville Evening Cabaret Shows - take a step back in time to the music halls of old featuring Des O’Connor and his Banjo Bedlam, The Butterfly Girl and Grayed Knot Circus plus Accordian Antics with Chester’ s Matt Baker at the Town Hall at 8.30pm. Tickets from £15. Visit www.chesterfestivals.co.uk.

CHESTER: June 21-23 - Cuckoo’s Nest Productions presents Louder Than Words - a celebration of unforgettable songs of differents styles and genres, backed by a live band, at the Forum Studio Theatre, Hamilton Place, at 7.30pm. Tickets £10, concessions £9. Ring 01244 341296 or visit www.chestertheatre.co.uk.

CHESTER: June 29 - Comedian Craig Campbell at The Laugh Inn, Station Road. Ring 01244 401626 or visit www.thelaughinnchester.co.uk.

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.

CONGLETON: June 18 - Anvil Productions present A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare at Little Moreton Hall at 7pm. Tickets £10. Call 01492 580774.

CREWE: June 16 - The Lady Boys of Bangkok at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £20. Call 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre-.net.

CREWE: June 24 - Thank You For The Music - the ultimate tribute to Abba and The Bee Gees at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 8pm. Tickets £19.50. Call 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre-.net.

KNUTSFORD: June 25 - Illyria Theatre presents Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox at Tatton Park from 3pm. Adults £10, children £7. Call 01625 374400 or visit www.tattonpark.org.uk.

LIVERPOOL: June 16-17 - Spirit of the Dance 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.

LIVERPOOL: October 11 - Comedian Jason Manford at the Echo Arena. Tickets £25. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.echoarena.com.

LLANDUDNO: June 15-19 - Shaun’ s Big Show starring Shaun the Sheep at Venue Cymru. Tickets £15-£11. Call 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: June 17 - Ed Stafford presents Walking The Amazon Tour 2011 - Ed Stafford became the first person to walk the length of the Amazon river in South America from its source to the seas, an adventure he relives at Venue Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £14-£12. Call 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: July 16 - On Tour wih Elvis starring Michael King at Venue Cymru. Tickets £18-£16. Call 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

MACCLESFIELD: June 17-19 - Macclesfield Barnaby Festival - celebratin quality arts, music and culture in various venues around Macclesfield.

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 19 - Sing Live North West presents Magical Musicals at the Bridgewater Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £19.50-£12.50. Ring 0161 907 9000 or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.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 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.

MOLD: June 28-30 - Dancefest ‘11 - join Flintshire schools and dance groups as they leap on to the stage to present an evening of dynamic dance at the Anthony Hopkins Theatre at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 6pm. Tickets £5, concessions £4. Call 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME: June 22 - An evening with singer-songwriter and musical theatre star Jackie Trent at the New Vic Theatre in Etruria Road at 7.30pm. Tickets £19.50. Call 01782 717962 or visit www.newvictheatre.org.uk.

RUNCORN: June 17 - Minimum Wage Theatre Company presents My Mother Said I Never Should at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: June 18 - Comedy night with Joe Wilkinson and Gareth Richards at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: June 20 - Comedian Mark Watson at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: June 23 - Barry and Stuart - Live! - join the World Magic Awards Best Comedy Illusionists and stars of BBC1’s The Magicians for a night of devious, jaw-dropping magic in a rare chance to see their uniquely inventive illusions live on stage at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

SALFORD: June 16 - Ed Stafford – Walking the Amazon - in August 2010, British explorer Ed Stafford became the first person to walk the length of the Amazon River in South America from its source to the sea. His epic, dangerous and exhausting journey was over 4000 miles long and took him 860 days to complete. Walking the Amazon is Ed’s account of this incredible achievement, at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £15. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: June 17 - Ministry of Burlesque present High Tease - this uproarious revue of razor-wit and frisky antics continues to draw the crowds and showcases the very best of true burlesque – a provocative blend of new variety, historical chic and contemporary cabaret. Dazzling and beguiling, expect to experience the daring antics of scantily attired showgirls, whimsical visual satirists, the sultriest of sirens, the edgiest musical-comedy masters, unexpected marvels and a feast of current puns, at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £16-£12. Suitable for 16+. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: June 18 - Akhilam Madhuram - rare opportunity to see one of India's leading classical dancers in action. Considered one of the best interpreters of the ancient art form of Bharatanatyam, Rama is renowned for her unique thought process and fresh approach to dance, at The Lowry at 7pm. Tickets £10. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: June 22 - Al Bowlly’s Croon Manifesto - Roll up the carpet for a rip-roaring evening of live music, theatre and dance celebrating the life of 1930s crooner, Al Bowlly, at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £14. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: June 23 - Ad Infinitum presents The Big Smoke - Inspired by the lives and works of Virginia Woolf and Sylvia Plath, this poignant story is sung a cappella by one woman. It tells the story of a talented young Canadian artist who, just as her career is about to take off, is forced to tread the fine line between sanity and psychosis, at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £5. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.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 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 16-17 - MDDC Dance presents Distractions - step into a world of first class entertainment as Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre dancers bring a slice of the West End to the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at 7.30pm. Tickets £15. Call 0151 666 0000.

WIRRAL: June 18 - F:Rated Comedy Club in the Winter Gardens/Floral Pavilion Conference Centre at 8pm. Tickets £10. Call 0151 666 0000 or visit www.pacificroad.co.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 21-22 - Barbara Johnston Stage School at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at 7pm. Tickets £10. Call 0151 666 0000 or visit www.floralpavilion.com.

WIRRAL: June 23-26 - Wirral Folk on the Coast - popular folk festival featuring concerts, workshops and dance including Richard Digance, Vin Garbutt, The Lonnie Donegan Band, Les Barker, Hughie Jones and more 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.

WIRRAL: July 9 - K-Style Dance School present Summer Pops at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £17, £16. Call 07969 431 362.