Shows - July 7 onwards

Jul 3 2011 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

SHOWS

BIRKENHEAD: July 7-9 - 100th Meridian Theatre Company presents HMS Thetis at Pacific Road Arts Centre at 7.30pm with 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Tickets £10, concessions £8. Call 0151 666 0000 or visit www.pacificroad.co.uk.

CHESTER: July 9 - Chester Comedy Club with Gerry K, Jonathan Elston and Katie Mulgrew at Alexander’s, Rufus Court. Admission £12, £10. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

LIVERPOOL: July 21 - The Rat Pack - Vegas Spectacular - at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7.30pm. Call 0844 847 2525 or visit www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

LIVERPOOL: July 22 - Nazene Danielle’s Dance Dynamix presents When You Believe - Nazene Danielle from TV’s Got To Dance brings her exceptional brand of dance to the Empire Theatre to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of her amazing dance school, at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7pm. Call 0844 847 2525 or visit www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

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.

LIVERPOOL: October 25-26 - Comedian Alan Carr brings his Spexy Beast tour to the Echo Arena. Tickets £25. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.echoarena.com.

LIVERPOOL: October 29 - Carnival Du Vampires Rock at the Echo Arena. Tickets £28.50-£15. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.echoarena.com.

LIVERPOOL: November 2-4 - Comedian Lee Evans brings his Roadrunner tour to the Echo Arena. Tickets £30. Ring 0844 8000 400 or visit www.echoarena.com.

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.

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 13 - Medium John Edwards presents Seeing Is Believing at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £60, £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 19, October 24, November 14, January 30 - Carol Ann Duffy & Friends - returning for a third season, Carol Ann Duffy introduces new writers from Manchester Metropolitian University and a vareity of established poets offering a medley of jazz, poetry and conversation, at the Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square. Ring 0161 833 9833 or visit www.royalexchange.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: September 20 - Actor Julian Sands presents A Celebration of Harold Pinter - When illness prevented Harold Pinter from performing his own poems at a London benefit in 2007 he asked Julian Sands to take over. With personal ancedotes and reflections drawn from their work together, internationally recognised actor Julian Sands combines Pinter's poems and political prose to create a very fresh and intimate insight into the Nobel Laureate's literary legacy, at the Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, at 8pm. Directed by legendary American actor, director and producer John Malkovich. Tickets £15, £12 concessions. Ring 0161 833 9833 or visit www.royalexchange.co.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: September 23 - Super Trouper - Formerly Abba Mania - world’s number one touring production, featuring a special concert, which celebrates Abba's music in a respectful and enjoyable way, reviving special memories of when Abba ruled the airwaves, 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.

MANCHESTER: October 22 - Dons of Comedy - an amazing, awesome, pumping powerhouse of a stand-up comedy show, a night of true heavyweight comedy, at the Palace Theatre, Oxford Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: November 9-12 - Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven - rock 'n' roll extravaganza featuring the music of Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Del Shannon, Ricky Nelson, and Eddie Cochran at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: November 16 - Vampires Rock - Along with Steve Steinman, a full cast of superb singers, dancers and a formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: November 17 - Halfway to Paradise - The Billy Fury Story - Now in its 15th year and still furiously rockin', his own band, Furys' Tornados, re-play live his timeless 29 hit records - Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, Jealousy, Halfway To Paradise and many more at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MOLD: July 4-8 - Flintshire Schools in Performance 2011 at the Emlyn Williams Theatre at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 6pm and 7.30pm. Tickets £5, concessions £4. Call 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

MOLD: July 7 - Kill For A Seat Comedy Club featuring Gavin Webster and Anthony J Brown at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £9, concessions £7. Call 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

MOLD: July 11, 13, 15, 16 - Clint & Nikki Theatre Arts present Dance Ship at the Anthony Hopkins Theatre at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 7pm. Tickets £7.50, concessions £7. Call 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

RHYL: July 9 - Linzi Grace School of Dance present Dance Fusion at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £10, concessions £1 off. Call 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RUNCORN: July 7 - Buble Fever - A Tribute to Michael Buble - Rickie Arthur looks like, sounds like and is definitely the next best thing to the real article, at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: July 9 - The Ann Edwards School of Dance and Drama present their Summer Show 2011 at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: July 14 - Comedy night with Chris Ramsey and Jimmy McGhie at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

SALFORD: July 7 - The National Dance CAT present Modulate - joining together for the first time, the National Dance CATs present a remarkable showcase celebrating the quality and diversity of British dance training, at The Lowry at 7.30pm. Tickets £8.50. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: July 9 - Milapfest present Annapurna Indian Dance Company in The Indian Hereafter - This innovative production takes its inspiration from the ancient Hindu story of Ten Incarnations, which tells of Lord Vishnu’s visits to earth in the form of ten avatars. The Indian Hereafter blends live Vedic chanting, original music and storytelling with Bharatanatyam and Yakshagana Dance to create a compelling exploration into the concept of the journey of souls in search of peace, at The Lowry at 7pm. Tickets £8. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: July 10 - Banyan Theatre Company presents The Steadfast Tin Soldier - There once was a remarkable tin soldier who fell in love with a beautiful paper dancer. But then the tin solder tumbled out of a window. This playful retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s poetic story uses light, simple materials and objects that are skilfully transformed through puppetry, to create a theatrical experience that will engage and touch young hearts and minds, at The Lowry at noon and 2pm. Tickets £8.50. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: July 10 - Sideshow - Delivering a weekly West End feast of late-night corruption and confusion at Leicester Square Theatre since October 2010, the weirdest show on earth is makes its explosive debut appearance, at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £16-£12. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: July 11 - Transfer- Developed out of a course in contemporary dance technique and creative movement, Transfer is a unique piece choreographed by Ruth Tyson-Jones and the participants, at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £16-£12. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

WARRINGTON: September 24 and November 19 - Comedian Jimmy Carr brings his Laughter Therapy show to the Parr Hall at 7pm. Tickets £25. Call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: September 25 - Sixties Gold featuring Gerry and The Pacemakers, The Searchers, The Fortunes and Chip Hawkes at the Parr Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £27.50, £25. Call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

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.