Theatres - Still Showing - December 1 onwards

Nov 24 2011 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

STILL SHOWING

ALICE IN WONDERLAND (New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, November 19-January 21)

A MAGICAL new production of the classic Lewis Carroll story from the team that created Peter Pan last year. Join Alice as she journeys through a strange and enchanted world. Meet the White Rabbit, take tea with the Mad Hatter, search for the Cheshire Cat and hide from a very bad-tempered Queen. Call 01782 717962 or visit www.newvictheatre.org.uk.

BEAUTIFUL THING (Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester, November 9-December 3)

STE needs a refuge from his own factured family, so Sandra next door encourages him to ‘top-and-tail' with her own son Jamie. Together they both find comedy, warmth and the music of Mama Cass. At turns tough and tender, the play combines fantasy and reality to truly capture what it is to be 16, in the first flush of love and full of optimism. This is a major revival of Jonathan Harvey's seminal play, directed by Sarah Frankcom. Ring 0161 833 9833 or visit www.royalexchange.co.uk.

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.

DIRTY DANCING (Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester, November 22-January 7)

AN UNPRECEDENTED live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing. Don’t miss your chance to see this truly spectacular musical theatre event based on the hit movie starring Patrick Swayze. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.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.