Shows - July 28 onwards

Jul 24 2011 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

SHOWS

CHESTER: July 29-30 - Comedians Dan Nightingale, Ellis James, Sean Moran and Roger Monkhouse at The Laugh Inn, Station Road. Ring 01244 401626 or visit www.thelaughinnchester.co.uk.

CHESTER: July 30 - Chester Comedy Club with Paul Pirie at Alexander’s, Rufus Court. Admission £12, £10. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CONGLETON: July 28, 30 - Clonter Opera Theatre presents Lucia Di Lammermoor by Donizetti at 7pm. Tickets £65-£30. Call 01260 224514.

LIVERPOOL: August 4-6 - Liverpool Empire Stage Experience presents West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7pm. Call 0844 847 2525 or visit www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

LIVERPOOL: September 1 - The Magic of Motown at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 8pm. Tickets £22. Call 08448 47 25 25Šor visitŠ 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.

LIVERPOOL: January 29 - King and Queen of the ballroom, Anton du Beke and Erin Boag, announce their return with a sensational new show, Let’s Do It, which comes to the Philharmonic Hall at 3pm. Tickets £29.50-£42.50. Call 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

MANCHESTER: July 29 - Music and Dance 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, and featuring Ronan Parke, runner up from this year's Britain’s Got Talent, 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 17-18 - Speak Of Me As I Am - A Conversation with Ira Aldridge - Wyllie Longmore confronts Ira Aldridge, a popular black American tragedian of the 19th century, at the Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, at 7.30pm. Tickets £10, £7. Ring 0161 833 9833 or visit www.royalexchange.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: October 21 - Godspell 40th anniversary concert starring Kerry Ellis 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: October 27-28 - Comedian Stephen Merchant presents Hello Ladies at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £27.50, £25. Over 16s only. Ring 08444 777 677.

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 16 - The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler at the Palace Theatre, Oxford 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.

MANCHESTER: November 17-19 - Christmas With The Rat Pack - Take a trip back in time to the glamorous, glitzy nights of Las Vegas in the late 1950s and early 60s and be in the company of three of the world’s most popular entertainers, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr & Dean Martin, at the Palace Theatre, Oxford Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: November 18 - Magician Jerry Sadowitz at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: November 19 - 80s Mania - Step back in time and join Europe's premier 1980s experience with more than 35 chart topping smash hits, at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MOLD: August 4 - Kill For A Seat Comedy Club presents Brendan Dempsey and Danielle Ward in the Clwyd Room at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £9, concessions £7. Call 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

RHYL: July 28 - Twice Brightly - the magical days of variety, featuring Tammy Jones, comedian Ronnie Hayward, harmonica man Johnny Stafford, Mike Pannell and Mavis Lane at the Pavilion Theatre at 2.30pm. Tickets £10, concessions £1 off. Call 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: July 29 - Guitar Anthems - celebrating some of the greatest guitar-based songs ever written from Clapton to Queen at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £14, concessions £1.50 off. Call 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: July 30 - Cannon and Ball star in Still Rocking On - Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball present a night of fun and laughter at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £17.40, £14.50, concessions £1.50 off, children half price. Call 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: August 6 - The Gay Harris Dancers present Junior Showtime 2011 at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £10, concessions £1 off. Call 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RUNCORN: July 28 - Outdoor theatre production of Snow White at Norton Priory in Manor Park at 6.30pm. Tickets from £11. Call 01928 569895 or visit www.nortonpriory.org.uk.

SALFORD: July 28-29 - Cecchetti International Classical Ballet Competition - This world class classical ballet competition will showcase some of the most talented young dancers from around the globe. Teachers, students and ballet lovers are invited to join the Patron, Dame Beryl Grey DBE, and a host of dance professionals at this prestigious international gathering of major ballet and contemporary directors, teachers and future dance artists, at The Lowry at Salford Quays. Tickets £5. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: July 30 - Cecchetti International Classical Ballet Competition grand final and gala evening, at The Lowry at Salford Quays at 7pm. Tickets £40. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: July 31 - Hairy Pretty Things - Following a packed-out run in Edinburgh last year, Luke Meredith, Elliot Mason and David Somerset Barnes bring you funny and soulful songs on Daleks, Bears and Cif. Now featuring cute furry boys extravaganza The Cubs with their brilliant ‘pop boylesque’, at The Lowry at Salford Quays at 8pm. Tickets £10. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: August 20, October 25 - Varsity Pro Wrestling - the UK’s number one sports entertainment company Varsity Pro Wrestling presents an explosive night of wrestling action featuring top stars and former superstars of the WWE and TNA at the Victoria Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £16-£13.50. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

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.

WARRINGTON: October 29 - Sally Morgan presents Psychic Sally on the Road at the Parr Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £23. Call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: November 11 - Omid Djalili brings his Tour of Duty show to the Parr Hall at 8pm. Tickets £19. Call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WIRRAL: July 30 - Wayne Sleep stars in Precious Little Sleep at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at 7.30pm. Call 0151 666 0000 or visit www.floralpavilion.com.

WIRRAL: August 6 - Voice of the Heart - a tribute to Karen Carpenter at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at 7.30pm. Call 0151 666 0000 or visit www.floralpavilion.com.