Theatres - Starting This Week - November 24 onwards

Nov 18 2011 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

STARTING THIS WEEK

BUDDY (Empire Theatre in Lime Street, Liverpool, November 28-December 3)

THE world's most successful rock 'n' roll musical' is back. Come and see why this sensational show, seen by more than 20 million people around the world, remains loved by audiences and critics alike. A phenomenally multi-talented cast come together to tell Buddy Holly's story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Together they present two terrific hours of his greatest hits, including the timeless classics That'll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh Boy, Rave On, Everyday and many more. Call 0844 847 2525 or visit www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (Emlyn Williams Theatre, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold, November 24-26)

VOLCANO Theatre Company present Anthony Burgess’ inventive, disturbing masterpiece, written 50 years ago but still with the power to shock in its description of a corrupt state and bankrupt civil society. Call 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

PEDESTRIAN (Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester, November 24-26)

ONE man's epic journey from a never ending pedestrianized shopping precinct to the gates of heaven and back - pursued by a giant fish. Charting his painful encounters en route with street fundraisers, the office on their lunch break, Tesco Metro, a young Palestinian boy, Barack Obama, Jesus Christ and the woman of his dreams, Wainwright has created a perversely comic razor-sharp satire about attempting to suppress ‘The Fear’; about apathy; about wanting to change the world. And doing absolutely nothing. Ring 0161 833 9833 or visit www.royalexchange.co.uk.

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HEAVEN (Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent, November 29-December 3)

JOINING Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley in this heavenly gathering will be Del Shannon, Ricky Nelson and Eddie Cochran in a non-stop hit parade featuring scores of million sellers. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

SLEEPING BEAUTY - THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PANTO (Anthony Hopkins Theatre, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold, November 25-January 28)

THE talented team of director Peter Rowe and designer Judith Croft, who created hit pantos Aladdin and Robin Hood & The Babes in the Wood - are back with the perfect festive show. The classic fairytale is sprinkled with the magic of memorable pop and soul hits, played live by an amazing cast of actor/musicians including everyone’s favourite dame Phylip Harries. Call 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

UNCLE ERIC’S CHRISTMAS CAROL (New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, December 1-16)

ONCE again Uncle Eric shows his total lack of acting talent as he murders Charles Dickens’ brilliant ghost story A Christmas Carol. This may not be conventional Dickens but it does have lots of great 60s hits. Call 01782 717962 or visit www.newvictheatre.org.uk.