DANGEROUS CORNER (Little Theatre, Gloucester Street, Newtown, until July 5)
CHESTER Theatre Club bring their latest season to a close with this production of one of JB Priestley’s ‘time plays’. A pleasant gathering of friends becomes menacing when Robert insists on uncovering the truth about the suicide of his brother. Gradually the tension mounts as many unpalatable truths are revealed. Visit www.chestertheatreclub.co.uk. 01244 3226784
DON GIOVANNI (New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, until July 19)
FOLLOWING the success of The Magic Flute and The Marrage of Figaro, director Chris Monks completes a trilogy of Mozart adaptations with this interpretation of his darkest and wittiest work. Set in fog-bound London in 1897, the central character is libertine Count Zhivamy, a dashing charismatic illusionist who aims to seduce the entire female population of the metropolis! Visit www.newvictheatre.org.uk. 01782 717962
HAY FEVER (Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester, until August 9)
THE classic Noel Coward comedy comes to the Royal Exchange to provide audiences with a real summer theatre treat. When each member of an eccentric theatrical family invites a guest to stay with them without telling the other, the stage is set for a memorable and madcap weekend in the country. Coward based his play on his experiences of gatherings at the home of celebrated American stage actress Laurette Taylor. Visit www.royalexchange.co.uk. 0161 833 9833
HELLO DOLLY! (Empire Theatre, Lime Street, Liverpool, until July 5)
ANITA Dobson and Darren Day team up for this star-studded production of the classic award-winning musical set in New York at the turn of the 20th century and following the adventures of America's most beloved matchmaker, Dolly Levi! The show is full of memorable songs including Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Ribbons Down My Back, Before the Parade Passes By, It Only Takes a Moment and So Long, Dearie. Visit www.liverpoolempire.org.uk 0844 847 2525
ONCE UPON A TIME AT THE ADELPHI (Playhouse Theatre, Williamson Square, Liverpool, until July 19)
NEW musical by Phil Willmott, commissioned and produced by the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse as part of the Capital of Culture programme. 1930s Liverpool and the glitz and glamour of Hollywood pour off the luxury liners for their first taste of England.ŠAmid the chaos and decadence, no-nonsense Alice has fallen for the dashing Thompson but fate, Hollywood, World War Two and a dizzying array of staff and guests intervene in an epic Liverpool love story spanning over 70 years. Visit www.everymanplayhouse.com. 0151 709 4776
CHESTER MYSTERY PLAYS (Cathedral Green, Chester, until July 19)DATING back to the 1300s, the Chester Mystery Plays have become a rare and treasured part of Britain’s cultural heritage - now performed only every five years. Artistic director Robin Goddard and composer and musical director Matt Baker re-invent these iconic Bible stories into a spectacular, dynamic theatrical experience. A company of more than 400 present tales of ambition, intrigue, betrayal and passion. Visit www.chestermysteryplays.com. 01244 304618DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester, until July 5)IT’S been a movie, a hit soundtrack and an ice show – now the High School Musical phenomenon is a stage hit. This is a musical comedy about Troy, a popular high school basketball star, and Gabriella, a shy, academically gifted newcomer, who discover they share a secret passion for singing. The score includes all songs from the original chart-topping soundtrack, including the UK hit singles Breaking Free and We’re All In This Together, plus two new numbers. Visit www.palaceandoperahouse.orgco.uk. 0844 847 2328EVITA (Opera House, Quay Street, Manchester, until July 12)WEST End performer Louise Dearman plays the title role of the extraordinary Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, who, from young and ambitious beginnings, gained enormous wealth and power during her ultimate rise to sainthood. Joining her in the role of Che is Seamus Cullen, finalist from the hit BBC TV programme Any Dream Will Do. This classic Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical features an array of unforgettable songs. Visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk. 0844 847 2328TEN TINY TOES (Liverpool Everyman Theatre, until July 5) AN UNCOMPROMISING and heartbreaking story of mothers and families and what happens when a distant war comes home. Visit www.everymanplayhouse.com or 0151 709 4776.MUSICWho’s On WhereWednesday (July 2): Performer to be announced, The Tollemache Arms, Alpraham, Tarporley.Thursday (July 3): Ally & Maria, Wrexham Lager Sports & Social Club, Union Street, Wrexham.Friday (July 4): High Stakes, Ghostriders Country Music Club, Sidac Sports & Social Club, Leach Lane, St Helens.Saturday (July 5): Des Wayne, Brunel Arms, West Street, Crewe; Darren Jones, The Drovers Country Music Club, Cobridge Coronation Club, Mulgrave Street, Stoke-on-Trent.Sunday (July 6): Mel Paul & Mary Lacey, Gladstone Club, Station Road, Northwich; Darren Busby, Tarporley Royal British Legion, High Street, Tarporley; Pete Jones, Desperados Country Music Club, Farnworth Sports & Social Club, Peel House Lane, Widnes.Tuesday (July 8): Alan Curtis, Royal Oak, Worleston, Nantwich.Wednesday (July 9): Performer to be announced, Tollemache Arms, Alpraham, Tarporley.(Cathedral Green, Chester, until July 19)
DATING back to the 1300s, the Chester Mystery Plays have become a rare and treasured part of Britain’s cultural heritage - now performed only every five years. Artistic director Robin Goddard and composer and musical director Matt Baker re-invent these iconic Bible stories into a spectacular, dynamic theatrical experience. A company of more than 400 present tales of ambition, intrigue, betrayal and passion. Visit www.chestermysteryplays.com. 01244 304618
DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester, until July 5)
IT’S been a movie, a hit soundtrack and an ice show – now the High School Musical phenomenon is a stage hit. This is a musical comedy about Troy, a popular high school basketball star, and Gabriella, a shy, academically gifted newcomer, who discover they share a secret passion for singing. The score includes all songs from the original chart-topping soundtrack, including the UK hit singles Breaking Free and We’re All In This Together, plus two new numbers. Visit www.palaceandoperahouse.orgco.uk. 0844 847 2328
EVITA (Opera House, Quay Street, Manchester, until July 12)
WEST End performer Louise Dearman plays the title role of the extraordinary Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, who, from young and ambitious beginnings, gained enormous wealth and power during her ultimate rise to sainthood. Joining her in the role of Che is Seamus Cullen, finalist from the hit BBC TV programme Any Dream Will Do. This classic Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical features an array of unforgettable songs. Visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk. 0844 847 2328
TEN TINY TOES (Liverpool Everyman Theatre, until July 5)
AN UNCOMPROMISING and heartbreaking story of mothers and families and what happens when a distant war comes home. Visit www.everymanplayhouse.com or 0151 709 4776.
MUSIC
Who’s On Where
Wednesday (July 2): Performer to be announced, The Tollemache Arms, Alpraham, Tarporley.
Thursday (July 3): Ally & Maria, Wrexham Lager Sports & Social Club, Union Street, Wrexham.
Friday (July 4): High Stakes, Ghostriders Country Music Club, Sidac Sports & Social Club, Leach Lane, St Helens.
Saturday (July 5): Des Wayne, Brunel Arms, West Street, Crewe; Darren Jones, The Drovers Country Music Club, Cobridge Coronation Club, Mulgrave Street, Stoke-on-Trent.
Sunday (July 6): Mel Paul & Mary Lacey, Gladstone Club, Station Road, Northwich; Darren Busby, Tarporley Royal British Legion, High Street, Tarporley; Pete Jones, Desperados Country Music Club, Farnworth Sports & Social Club, Peel House Lane, Widnes.
Tuesday (July 8): Alan Curtis, Royal Oak, Worleston, Nantwich.
Wednesday (July 9): Performer to be announced, Tollemache Arms, Alpraham, Tarporley.
