What’s On - Shows - February 16 onwards

Feb 10 2012 Chester Chronicle

SHOWS

CAPENHURST: February 24 - Cheshire Rural Touring Arts presents Kepow’s production of On The Edge - a comedy show which explores all those moments when we are ‘on the edge’, which enjoyed great success at the Edinburgh Festival, at Capenhurst and Ledsham Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £10-£6. Call 0151 339 3327 or visit cheshireruraltouringarts.co.uk.

CHESTER: February 14-18 - Chester Gang Show 2012 at the Vanbrugh Theatre, The King’s School, Wrexham Road, at 7.15pm with 2.15pm Saturday matinee. Tickets £8, concessions £6. Call 07544 144445.

CHESTER: February 18 - Chester Comedy Club with Ruff Daddy and Bad Mutha with Prince Abdi at Alexander’s, Rufus Court. Admission £12, £10. Call 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: February 19 - Chester town crier David Mitchell hosts a cabaret evening at Alexanders, Rufus Court. Call 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CREWE: February 16 - Third Angel and Mala Voadora present What I Heard About The World, at Axis Arts Centre, MMU Cheshire, Crewe Green Road, at 7.30pm. Tickets £8, concessions £5. Call 0161 247 5302 or visit www.axisartscentre.org.uk.

CREWE: February 17 - Gerry Cross The Mersey - Gerry Marsden takes us on a musical journey through his life and times at the Lyceum Theatre in Heath Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £18.50. Call 01270 686777 or visit www.lyceumtheatre.net.

CREWE: February 20-24 - Il Pixel Rosso present And The Birds Fell From The Sky - an immersive video goggle performance for two people at a time, combining cinema and instruction-based theatre to case the audience member as main character in a wild journey into the world of the Faruk Clown, at Axis Arts Centre, MMU Cheshire, Crewe Green Road, from 1-8pm. Tickets £8, concessions £5. Call 0161 247 5302 or visit www.axisartscentre.org.uk.

FRODSHAM: February 25 - ‘Allo ‘Allo - An evening at Rene’s Cafe with the Kingsley Players at the community centre in Fluin Lane from 7pm. Tickets £18. Call 07971 907 669 or email events@frodshamcc.co.uk.

KETTLESHULME: March 9 - Cheshire Rural Touring Arts presents Kepow’s production of On The Edge - a comedy show which explores all those moments when we are ‘on the edge’, which enjoyed great success at the Edinburgh Festival, at Kettleshulme Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £10-£6. Call 01663 735149 or visit cheshireruraltouringarts.co.uk.

LIVERPOOL: March 4 – Comedian Sarah Millican presents her Thoroughly Modern Millican show at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 8pm. Tickets £21 Call 08448 47 25 25Šor visitŠ www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

LIVERPOOL: March 5 - Hormonal Housewives – join the Hormonal Housewives as they battle against weight, mood swings, wine, PMS, men, going to the gym, waxing, stretch marks, chocolate, upper-lip hair and all the other joys of being a 21st century girl, at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £19.50. Call 08448 47 25 25Šor visitŠ www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

LIVERPOOL: March 6-7 - Reel Unknown presents The Hidden Picture Show, a combination of theatre and film to test the imagination and plunge you into a secret world via the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in Mount Street at 7.30pm but actually taking place at a secret location. Tickets £8, concessions £5

LIVERPOOL: March 20 – Psychic Sally On The Road with Sally Morgan at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7.30pm. Call 08448 47 25 25Šor visitŠ www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: February 16-18 - Green Lady - a musical for children featuring music by Chris Baldwin and words by Susan Pleat - telling the story of Liam, a shy and lonely gardener in a local park, who one day finds a fossil of a sea anemone. Following some magic, together Liam and Anemone take a difficult and remarkable journey in search of the sea. This production is suitable for children aged seven upwards and their families, at the Royal Northern College of Music in Oxford Road at 6pm. Tickets £4.50. Ring 0161 907 5555 or visit www.rncm.ac.uk.

MANCHESTER: February 17 – Jay and Silent Bib Get Old at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £35, £30. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: February 18 – The Real McCoy – The major comedy show featured on the BBC in the 90s which launched the careers of the likes of Felix Dexter, Curtis Walker, Richard Blackwood and Meera Syal is back for a reunion tour at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: February 23-25 – Respect La Divas – New show from the creator of the West End hit show Thriller Live, this is a powerful, entertaining and uplifting musical revue paying tribute to some of the greatest female singers of all-time at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: February 27-29 – Comedian Billy Connolly at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £35. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: March 4 – Comedian Dave Spikey at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: March 6 – Celebrity psychic Sally Morgan at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: March 7-8 – Goldilocks – Young Goldilocks likes to explore the world and experience new things. This time, when she wanders into an empty house, she finds much more than three bowls of porridge. But what will happen when the Bears return and find her? Using table-top puppetry and musical influences from around the world, this production brings this classic story to life with a twist, at the Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square. Ring 0161 833 9833 or visit www.royalexchange.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: March 8 – Hormonal Housewives – join the Hormonal Housewives as they battle against weight, mood swings, wine, PMS, men, going to the gym, waxing, stretch marks, chocolate, upper-lip hair and all the other joys of being a 21st century girl, at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: March 9 – The Ukraine National Opera present Madame Butterfly by Puccini, at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: March 10 – The Ukraine National Opera present La Traviata by Verdi, at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: March 11 - Over The Rainbow - The Eva Cassidy Story - a compelling award-winning musical, telling the story of this legendary artist, following Eva Cassidy's life through dramatic scenes and stunning live renditions including a haunting interpretation, Somewhere over the Rainbow, at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: March 12 - Circus of Horrors present The Ventriloquist - The show that rocked Britain's Got Talent is back with a new awe inspiring, jaw dropping sensation. Set in 1921 Berlin, this was the roaring twenties, a decadent decade which saw the birth of the cabaret, at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: March 15-16 - Moscow City Ballet present Romeo and Juliet at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: March 19, April 30 - Following the unprecedented success of the past three seasons, Carol Ann Duffy returns to host more hugely successful poetry readings. Joining Carol Ann are new writers from Manchester Metropolitan University and a variety of established poets offering a medley of jazz, poetry and conversation, at the Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, at 7pm. Tickets £10, concessions £7. Ring 0161 833 9833 or visit www.royalexchange.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: March 23-24 – Comedian Sarah Millican at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £20. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: April 3-7 – Good Mourning Mrs Brown starring Brendan O’Carroll at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 6.30pm. Tickets £28.50, £19.50. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: May 26-27 – Comedian Rhod Gilbert at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street. Call 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: June 2-3 – My First Sleeping Beauty – English National Ballet, in partnership with English National Ballet School, bring youngsters their first taste of the fantastical, magical, make-believe world of ballet, at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street. Call 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: June 4-9 - Dancing in the Streets - Ivor Novello Award winner Keith Strachan’s directs this hit show - a spectacular celebration of classic music from the heart of the Motor City - Detroit - at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street. Call 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: July 6-8 - Flawless and English National Ballet - The UK’s national ballet company English National Ballet and World Dance Champions Flawless will come together in a collaboration fusing streetdance, acrobatics and ballet at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street. Call 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: July 20 - How Sweet It Is - Motown’s Greatest Hits at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street. Call 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: September 12-15 – Mrs Brown Rides Again starring Brendan O’Carroll at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 6.30pm. Tickets £39.50-£19.50. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: September 21-22 – Comedian Frankie Boyle at the Apollo Theatre, Ardwick Green. Doors 7pm. Tickets £25. Ring 08444 777 677.

MANCHESTER: November 1 - Kevin Bloody Wilson - Australia's answer to Roy Chubby Brown - so not for the easily offended! Consistent irreverent humour in a heavy Aussie accent with plenty of swearing and eclectic musical backing - also featuring Jenny Talia - at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street. Call 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: November 9-10 - Comedian Ross Noble at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street. Call 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

MOLD: March 1 - Kill For A Seat Comedy Club presents Elis James and Dan Mitchell 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.

OAKMERE: April 27 - Cheshire Rural Touring Arts presents Kepow’s production of On The Edge - a comedy show which explores all those moments when we are ‘on the edge’, which enjoyed great success at the Edinburgh Festival, at Oakmere Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £10-£6. Call 01625 525168 or visit cheshireruraltouringarts.co.uk.

PLUMLEY: February 25 - Cheshire Rural Touring Arts presents Kepow’s production of On The Edge - a comedy show which explores all those moments when we are ‘on the edge’, which enjoyed great success at the Edinburgh Festival, at Plumley Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £10-£6. Call 01565 722259 or visit cheshireruraltouringarts.co.uk.

RUNCORN: February 18 - Hot Steppers Dance Academy present The Stars of the Future at The Brindley in High Street. Call 0151 907 8360 for details or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

SALFORD: February 16-18 - The Workers Theatre Company presents Service with a Smile 2 - Proving that entertainment can be sourced in every nook and cranny of this prestigious building, The Workers Theatre Company are a group of professional (resting) actors who just so happen to work in The Lowry, presenting their first showcase of brand new material from north-west based writers, at The Lowry at 8pm with 3pm Friday matinee. Tickets £7-£5. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: February 15-16 - Dance Touring Partnership presents Elektro Kif - Blanca Li takes electro – a dazzling urban streetdance that mixes breaking, disco, vogue, popping and locking – off the streets of Paris, mixes it with theatre, and gives you a fast, funny show about the hopes, fears, friendships and fights of a group of men at college. This colourful show also features an exhilarating soundtrack by Tao Gutierrez, which mixes techno with electro house, afrobeat, sampling and classical music, at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £16-£14. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: February 21 - Ballet Boyz - BalletBoyz is one of the most cheekily original and innovative forces in modern dance. Led by former Royal Ballet lead dancers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, the company thrills audiences and critics the world over with its distinctive style, blending spectacular dance both energetic and graceful, with stunning music and film, at the Regent Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £24-£12. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: February 22 - Madama Butterfly - This award winning opera returns with exquisite sets and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet, at the Regent Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £36-£17. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: February 23 - La Traviata - Verdi's outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias. Highlights include the Brindisi, the best known drinking song in opera, the duet Un Di Felice and Violetta's haunting aria Addio Del Passato. Derek Block & Blackburn International present this Ellen Kent Production featuring the internationally acclaimed Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv, at the Regent Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £36-£17. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: February 26 - The Chuckle Brothers, at the Regent Theatre at 2pm. Tickets £15. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

WARRINGTON: February 17 - That’ll Be The Day - rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features a line up of knock-out hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, mixed with new, zany comedy routines, at the Parr Hall in Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £19.50, £18. Call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: February 25 – Chris and Pui Roadshow 2012 – the CBeebies Show Me Show Me double act present their new roadshow, packed with songs, games and a few surprises, at the Parr Hall in Palmyra Square at 11am and 2pm. Tickets £12, £10. Call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: March 2, April 6, May 4 – Comedy Store – sell-out comedy is back at Pyramid on the first Friday of every month, with the best in live stand-up from The Comedy Store, at the Pyramid in Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £13. Call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: March 10 – Vampires Rock – classic rock spectacular returns to blast its way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems with an amazing stage set and mind-blowing pyrotechnics, at the Parr Hall in Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £22, £20. Call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: February 15-16 - Shine - showcasing the best of local dance talent, this show promises something for everyone with a variety of dance styles performed by all ages, at the Pyramid in Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £5, £3.50, family of four £14. Call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WINCHAM: February 24 - Cheshire Rural Touring Arts presents Kepow’s production of On The Edge - a comedy show which explores all those moments when we are ‘on the edge’, which enjoyed great success at the Edinburgh Festival, at Wincham Community Centre at 7.30pm. Tickets £10-£6. Call 01565 734226 or visit cheshireruraltouringarts.co.uk.

WIRRAL: February 17 - Mercury pay tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen at the Gladstone Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £16.50. Call 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: February 19 - There Was An Old Woman Who Swallowed A Fly - with a feast of first class games, colourful animal characters and heartwarming family fun, this is the perfect treat for anyone agter four and over at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at 2.30pm. Tickets £9.50, concessions £7.50. Call 0151 666 0000 or visit www.floralpavilion.com.

WIRRAL: February 23 - The Beatles - A Musical Celebration at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at 2.30pm. Tickets £14, concessions £12. Call 0151 666 0000 or visit www.floralpavilion.com.

WIRRAL: February 29-March 3 - Bebington Dramatic Society present Crown Matrimonial, Royce Ryton's gripping historical drama of Edward VIII's abdication crisis, at the Gladstone Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £7. Call 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WREXHAM: February 9-18 - Grove Park Theatre presents After Miss Julie by Patrick Marber - Marber’s play is not a translation of Strindberg’s classic Miss Julie but a version of it, moving the action from the original 19th-century Sweden to the England of 1945, which can be seen at the Grove Park Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £8.50. Call 01978 351091.