Shows - December 10 onwards

Jan 10 2011 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

SHOWS

CHESTER: January 13 - Everyman - The Story of Patrick McGoohan by Brian Gorman - a new play detailing the life of the actor whose most famous role was as The Prisoner on TV, at the Forum Studio Theatre in Hamilton Place at 8pm. Tickets £6. Ring 01244 341296.

CHESTER: January 15 - Mersey Mania - the magic and music of the 1960s Cavern Club at the Forum Studio Theatre in Hamilton Place at 7.30pm. Tickets £12, concessions £10. Ring 01244 341296.

CHESTER: January 15 - Alexander’s Comedy Club presents Chris McCausland, Ste Porter & Tony Vino at Alexander’s in Rufus Court. Doors 8pm, first set 9.45pm. Tickets £10. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: January 20-22 - Oleanna by David Mamet at the Forum Studio Theatre in Hamilton Place at 7.30pm. Tickets £6. Ring 01244 341296.

CHESTER: January 21 - Wagner from The X Factor comes to Cruise in St John Street. Advance tickets £6. Ring 01244 408000 or visit www.cruisechester.com.

CHESTER: January 22 - Alexander’s Comedy Club presents Johnny Candon & Gareth Urwin at Alexander’s in Rufus Court. Doors 8pm, first set 9.45pm. Tickets £10. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

CHESTER: January 29 - Alexander’s Comedy Club presents David Ward & Will Marsh at Alexander’s in Rufus Court. Doors 8pm, first set 9.45pm. Tickets £10. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

LIVERPOOL: January 16 - The Australian Classic Rock Show - a virtuoso band of the finest musicians on the planet will perform a mix of selected classic rock album sides plus a special anthem-by-anthem climax to the show, including tracks by Supertramp, Dire Straits, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Steely Dan, Genesis, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Who at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 8pm. Ring 0844 847 2525 or visit www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

LIVERPOOL: January 26 - 80s Mania - feelgood, fantasy concert celebrating smash hits from the heroes of the 1980’s including Duran Duran,The Human League, Kim Wilde, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Culture Club, Wham, Nena, Toni Basil, Dead or Alive, Madness, Madonna and many many more at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7.30pm. Ring 0844 847 2525 or visit www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

LIVERPOOL: January 27 - The Circus of Horrors present Four Chapters of Hell - a special celebration in honour of the show's 15th anniversary which will contain short versions of all four of the show’s incarnations, placed in chronological order, at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street at 7.30pm. Ring 0844 847 2525 or visit www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

LIVERPOOL: April 21-25 - Comedian Peter Kay at the Echo Arena. Tickets £35. Ring 0844 8000 400.

LLANDUDNO: January 26 - The Circus of Horrors present The Four Chapters From Hell at Venue Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £23-£12. Ring 01402 872000 ot visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: January 27 - Beyond The Barricade - the most successful touring show of its kind returns by popular demand, recreating West End musical hit songs with a cast of principal performers from Les Miserables, at Venue Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £20-£15. Ring 01402 872000 ot visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: January 28 - Max Boyce and special friends at Venue Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £21.50. Ring 01402 872000 ot visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: January 26 - Psychic Sally on the Road - celebrity psychic Sally Morgan brings her latest UK tour to the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: January 27 - Elvis Live in Concert - Lee Memphis King stars in this lavish tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll which features special guest star PJ Proby at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: January 28 - The Rat Pack Live in Las Vegas - memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis with the fabulous Vegas Showgirls adding a touch of glamour to proceedings at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: January 29 - The Natalie Woods Dance School present Tonight’s Gonna Be A Good Night - talented youngsters aged between 4-20 years performing dance, drama and musical arrangements from hit musicals including High School Musical, Peter Pan, Grease, Mulan, The Lion King, Annie, Legally Blonde, Sweet Charity, Night Fever and many more at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: May 30-31 - The Wiggles bring their live stage show to the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: June 3 - Comedian Danny Bhoy bring his unique brand of personal storytelling and razor sharp wit to the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: June 16-17 - Comedian Dylan Moran delivers searing observations and sumptuous imagery, painted across a large fraying canvas with cruel, curmudgeonly “Moranesque” brush strokes, bringing his unique brand of personal storytelling and razor sharp wit to the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: June 21 - An Evening of Mediumship with James Van Praagh and Tony Stockwell at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MANCHESTER: June 23 - The Magic of Motown - the UK’s number one live Motown concert show returns bigger than ever before with its all-new 2011 spectacular with solid-gold hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, Lionel Richie and more at the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MOLD: January 11-22 - Oily Cart present Mole in the Hole in which the audience experiences life underground with the moles in the Emlyn Williams Theatre at Clwyd Theatr Cymru. Tickets £7.50. An interactive adventure for 3-6 year olds. Ring 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

MOLD: January 25 - The Absurd present An Evening of Spoken Word with Liam Johnson, Rhys Trimble and Rhian Edwards in he Clwyd Room at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £6, concessions £5. Ring 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

MOLD: February 3 - Kill For A Seat Comedy Club presents Hal Cruttenden and Dr George Ryegold in the Clwyd Room at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £9, concessions £7. Ring 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

RHYL: January 27 - Psychic Sally on the Road - celebrity psychic Sally Morgan brings her latest UK tour to the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £20.50. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: February 18 - Count Arthur Strong presents Command Performance the Pavilion Theatre at 8pm. Tickets £16. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RUNCORN: January 18-22 - Les Miserables School Edition - showcasing the best young talent in the North West this epic show is set against the backdrop of revolutionary France and is full of passion, emotion and drama and has been moving audiences around the world for the past 25 years, at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: January 27 - Variety Show - Claire House Fundraiser - The Soroptomists International present a great variety show as a fundraiser for Claire House - the show will feature the singer Gaynor Connor and the comedienne Barbara Nice, at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: February 1-5 - Bentley Operatic Society present The Merry Widow by Franz Lehar at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: February 5 - Comedian Zoe Lyons presents Clownbusting at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

RUNCORN: February 11-12 - The Three Little Pigs - Building your own home is not actually very easy, the three little pigs discover. Perfect for ages 2 to 7 years, this new show from the unswervingly energetic Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company is 55 minutes of puppets, music, comedy and thrills at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

SALFORD: January 12 - The Johnny Cash Story - since appearing on BBC television at the age of 14 singing The Tennessee Flat Top Box, Roger Dean has been playing Cash’s music for most of his life and he now brings his tribute show to The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £16.50. Ring 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: January 15-16 - U Dance North West 2011 - two exhilarating evenings of exciting and diverse dance performance, celebrating some of the finest youth dance companies from across the region at The Lowry at 7.45pm. Tickets £7. Ring 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

SALFORD: January 20 - Tom Wrigglesworth's Nightmare Dreamwedding - back with a new show following last year’s sell-out hit and performances at the New Zealand and Montreal Comedy Festivals, Tom recounts the debacle of his recent wedding in Vegas at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £13. Ring 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: January 20-29 - 011 Dance at The Regent Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £19-£15. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

STOKE-ON-TRENT: January 22 – All Star Wrestling bring you your favourite British wrestlers battling it out against formidable USA and world stars at The Victoria Hall at 7.30pm. Visit www.ambassadortickets.com or ring 0844 871 7649.

WARRINGTON: January 2-15 - Jack and The Beanstalk guest starring Warrington Wolves mascot Wolfie at the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square. Tickets £10.50, £8.50, family ticket £34. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: January 23 - Comedian Stephen K Amos presents his The Best Medicine show at the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 8pm. Tickets £18.50. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: January 27 - Comedian Lenny Henry presents his Cradle to Rave show at the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £23.50. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: February 3 - The Johnny Cash Story starring Roger Dean at the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 7.30pm. Tickets £16, £14. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WARRINGTON: February 25 - Comedian Russell Kane presents his Smokescreens and Castles show at the Parr Hall, Palmyra Square at 8pm. Tickets £14, £12. Ring 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WIRRAL: January 13-16 - Hoylake & West Kirby Theatre Group presents rock ‘n’ pop panto Aladdin at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm with 2,30pm matinees on January 15 and 16. Tickets £8, £6, family ticket £25. Ring 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: January 19 - Taudevin Performing Company presents presents Chester's Hammond School with an exciting medley of dance & musical theatre at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £10, £8. Ring 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: January 23 - Pauline’s Late Late Christmas Comedy Show starring Pauline Daniels with Sean Styles, Glen Wild & Chris Moon at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £12. Ring 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WIRRAL: January 29 - On Tour With Elvis starring Michael King at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight at 7.30pm. Tickets £13. Ring 0151 643 8757 or visit www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk.

WREXHAM: February 2 - Comedian Russell Kane brings his Smokescreens and Castles show to the Catrin Finch Centre at Glyndwr University at 8pm. Tickets £10. Visit www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events or ring 01978 293293.

WREXHAM: February 24 - Comedy night featuring Rowan Campbell, Joe Wilkinson and Gavin Webster in the Guild Bar at Glyndwr University at 8.30pm. Tickets £5, students £3. Visit www.glyndwr.ac.uk/events or ring 01978 293293.