Shows - September 1 onwards

SHOWS

CHESTER: September 3 - Chester Comedy Club with Sean Percival, Ray Kane and Andy Fury at Alexander’s, Rufus Court. Admission £12, £10 members. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: September 4 - Impropriety - the Liverpool comedy troupe take up their monthly Sunday night residency at Alexander’s, Rufus Court. Admission £6. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: September 8 - Chris Cross presents The Carney Cabaret Show at Alexanders, Rufus Court. Admission £6. Call 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: October 12 - Comedian Mark Watson at The Laugh Inn, Station Road. Ring 01244 401626 or visit www.thelaughinnchester.co.uk.

CHESTER: October 20 - Comedian Dave Spikey at The Laugh Inn, Station Road. Ring 01244 401626 or visit www.thelaughinnchester.co.uk.

CREWE: Comedian Jimmy Tarbuck at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £20. Call 01270 537333 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net.

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 2 - Superslam American Wrestling featuring the British Superstars and the American Riot Squad at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7.30pm. Call 08448 47 25 25Šor visitŠ www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

LIVERPOOL: September 3-4 - Comedian Jimmy Carr brings his Laughter Therapy tour to the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street at 8pm. Tickets £30, £25. Call 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

LIVERPOOL: September 7 - In conversation with Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra chief conductor Vasily Petrenko at the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street at 6pm. Tickets £5. Call 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

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: September 20 - League of Welldoers present Autumn Gold, an afternoon of entertainment featuring Elvis Clayton, Louise Rogan, Julie Scott, Tony Brutus & Amanda, Sean Faith Trio, Steve McFarlane & Billy Hui and compere Tony Ravel, at the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street at 2pm. Tickets £8.50. Call 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.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: November 14 - Comedian Bill Bailey at the Echo Arena. 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.

LLANDUDNO: September 4 - Ken Dodd’s Happiness Show at Venue Cymru from 7pm. Tickets £18.50, £16.50. Call 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: September 28 - Comedian Mark Thomas at Venue Cymru. Call 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: September 1-3 - First Stage Theatre Company present Broadway Nights 2 West End Days - following last year's sold-out week of performances, First Stage makes a welcome return with their unique style of cabaret, at the Royal Northern College of Music in Oxford Road at 7.30pm. Tickets £12. Ring 0161 907 5555 or visit www.rncm.ac.uk.

MANCHESTER: September 3 - Beyond The Rainbow - Celebrating 10 Years Of The MLGC - Join the celebrations of the MLGC with a fun-packed evening of musical entertainment. Over the last decade the award winning Chorus has won hearts and medals at home and abroad with our mix of accappella harmony and style. This evening we pull out all the stops to perform both new numbers and old favourites with passion and panache, at the Royal Northern College of Music in Oxford Road at 7.30pm. Tickets £15. Ring 0161 907 5555 or visit www.rncm.ac.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 11 - Manchester Literature Festival presents Manchester Sermon delivered by former Poet Laureate Andrew Motion at Manchester Cathedral at 7pm. Tickets £8, concessions £6. Call 0843 208 0500 or visit www.manchesterliteraturefestival.co.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 13 - Manchester Literature Festival presents Afternoon Tea with Sue Macgregor, the celebrated journalist and presenter best known for fronting BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, at the French Restaurant in the Midland Hotel at 3pm. Tickets £15, concessions £12. Call 0843 208 0500 or visit www.manchesterliteraturefestival.co.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 - Based on author Eve Ensler's Vagina Interviews conducted with women from all around the world, hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave stories, at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street. Call 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.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.

MANCHESTER: January 20 - One Night With Elvis - features Lee ‘Memphis’ King, the UK’s most successful Elvis impersonator, finalist in The World’s Greatest Elvis and in the special edition of The Weakest Link, at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street. Call 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MOLD: September 1 - Kill For A Seat comedy club featuring Jason Cook and Danny Deegan 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: September 1 - The Magic of the Dance with the New York Tap All Stars featuring the world champions of Irish dance, plus narration by movie legend Christopher Lee, at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £24-£19.50. Call 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: September 2 - The Further Golfing Adventures of Peter Alliss - the celebrated golf commentator presents a new show with more anecdotes and stories, at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £19.50. Call 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: September 4 - The Bopps - join Stan Bopp and Keith Bopp for their new show featuring silly sketches and catchy songs from their hit TV series, at the Pavilion Theatre at 2pm. Tickets £8 adults, £6 children, £24 family ticket. Call 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RUNCORN: September 9-10 - Undercover Blondde - Come and see why two liver birds fly with their winnings they head for the sun. They escape their blondde roots by changing their looks, so eyes down and look in for some fun, at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: September 12-14 - Timeless Productions present A Timeless Collection - a breathtaking musical journey from the good old days of Music Hall, through the 40s, 50s, 60s, and finally into the some of the beautiful harmonies of the 1970s. Beautifully costumed and choreographed for each decade, performed by West End and international vocalists, along with the stunning Memory Lane dancers, at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: September 15 - Billy & Wally Big Variety Nite Out - Radio personalities Billy Butler and Wally Scott host another first class show featuring six top acts. A great entertaining mixture of pop and comedy with soundalikes The Carpenters, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Lionel Richie and Connie Francis with lots of laughs from popular Liverpool comedians Bobby Kaye and Eddie Archer, at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

SALFORD: September 3 - Dance 2011 with Alesha's Street Dance Stars - A full day of free dance activity for all the family starting at noon and ending with Alesha's Street Dance Starts at 6pm (doors open at 5.45pm). Performance ends at 7pm, at The Lowry, Salford Quays. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: September 4 - I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue - Join Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and host Jack Dee for an unmissable evening of inspired nonsense with the legendary BBC Radio 4 show at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 3pm and 7.30pm. Tickets £25. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: September 7 - Monkey Poet - A double bill of critically acclaimed one-man shows from The Monkey Poet aka Matt Panesh, winner of seven Fringe awards for his clever dark comedy. Adapted from Lieutenant Greenwood’s memoir of 1844, Welcome to Afghanistan revisits the massacre of thousands of British soldiers in the first Anglo-Afghan war, while Welcome to the UK features satiric stand-up in rhyme, at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 8pm. Tickets £10-£5. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: September 11 - Mister Meredith's Old Time Gaiety - a fresh new show that delivers a rainbow of acrobatics, music and dance. Randy dandy compere Mister Meredith´s naughty songs frame an array of cabaret royalty, including fire goddess Vixen de Ville, Finnish hula Princess Tiina and pop boylesque sensation The Cubs, at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 8pm. Tickets £16-£12. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: September 11 - Peacock & Gamble: Emergency Broadcast - Ray Peacock and Ed Gamble with their ramshackle, seat-of-the-pants, emergency comedy night, at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 8pm. Tickets £10. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: September 12-13 - Running on Air - a storytelling show that Laura Mugridge created in partnership with her husband Tom Frankland. The show is performed for only five audience members at a time inside Laura’s vintage, yellow VW campervan, at The Lowry, Salford Quays, at 4pm, 6pm and 8pm. Tickets £10. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: September 6 - Comedian Alan Carr at The Victoria Hall at 8pm. Tickets £28.50-£13. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: September 9 - Let Me Entertain You featuring JK as Robbie Williams at The Victoria Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £19.50. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: September 11 - Numberjacks - join the TV superheroes as they embark on their first live adventure at The Victoria Hall at 2.30pm. Tickets £13, children £10. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: September 14 - Comedian Jimmy Carr presents Laughter Therapy at the Regent Theatre at 8pm. Tickets £26. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: 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: September 1 - The Further Golfing Adventures of Peter Alliss - the voice of golf returns with a new show featuring a question and answer session plus more anecdotes from his career in golf, at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at 7.30pm. Tickets £20, £18, £17. Visit www.floralpavilion.com or call 0151 666 0000.

WIRRAL: September 2 - An intimate evening with Joe Longthorne at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at 7.30pm. Tickets £22.50, £19, £17.10, £16.15. Visit www.floralpavilion.com or call 0151 666 0000.

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