The Shawshank Redemption. Playhouse, Liverpool – Mar 31-Apr 4:
Mar 4-28: Macbeth. Octagon, Bolton. Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy is brought to life in a powerful new production. In a country ravaged by war and rebellion, a fragile peace has finally broken out across an exhausted and wounded land. Macbeth, returning from battle, meets three witches bearing a strange and fateful prophecy that begins a chain of bloody and brutal events. Audio described, Mar 21; signed/captioned, Mar 25.
Mar 23-28: Glorious. Epstein, Liverpool. The true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, who was known for her flamboyant costumes, enigmatic performances, and decidedly off-key voice. Wendy Peters (Coronation Street) in the lead role.
Mar 24-28: Teechers. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Mar 24-28: Derren Brown: Only Human. Empire, Liverpool.
Mar 24-25: Romeo and Juliet. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Mar 24: Joel Dommett: Happy Idiot. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool.
Mar 24: The Atkinson Wellbeing Choir. Atkinson, Southport.
Mar 24: Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – La Traviata. Opera House, Manchester.
Mar 24: Jen Brister: Reactive. The Lowry, Salford.
Mar 25-28: SIX. Regent, Stoke. The Tudors’ musical.
Mar 25-26: My Mixed Up Tape. Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot. Funny, full-throttle new play about identity, class, rage, and belonging in modern Wales.
Mar 25: Andy Zaltzmann: The Zaltgeist. Playhouse, Liverpool.
Mar 25: The ELO Show. The Lowry, Salford. Tribute show.
Mar 25: Elen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Carmen. Opera House, Manchester.
Mar 25: The Shoop Shoop Show – The Cider Collection. Atkinson, Southport.
Mar 26-28: Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Mar 26-Apr 25: Matilda The Musical. Palace, Manchester. The story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Signed, Apr 10; captioned, Apr 17; audio described, Apr 25.Mar 26: Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Madama Butterfly. Opera House, Manchester.
Mar 26: Thank You For The Music. Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Abba tribute show.
Mar 26: The Mersey Beatles. Lyceum, Crewe.
Mar 26: Ardal O’Hanlon: Not Himself. Playhouse, Liverpool.
Mar 26: Elgar Serenade for Strings. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.
Mar 26: An Evening with Laurel & Hardy. Atkinson, Southport. Neil Brand celebrating the 100th anniversary of Stan and Olly’s debut in Holywood.
Mar 27-28: Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show. Lyceum, Crewe.
Mar 27: Coldplace: Tribute to Coldplay. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Mar 27: Aisling Bea: Older Than Jesus. Playhouse, Liverpool.
May 27: Here We Go Gathering Cups in May. Philharmonic, Liverpool. Stories from players and fans of Liverpool FC’s victories in Europe.
Mar 28-Apr 12: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Easter Pantomime. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
Mar 28: Hollie McNish: Brand New Book Tour. Playhouse, Liverpool.
Mar 28: The Brand New Heavies. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Mar 28: Celebrating 100 Years of Laurel & Hardy. Storyhouse, Chester. Neil Brand tells the story.
Mar 28: Oh What a Night. Pavilion, Rhyl. A musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. The cast includes West End performers Nick Corre and Alex Jordan-Mills, Ian Curran and Jonathan Eio.
Mar 28: Sara Pascoe: I am a Strange Gloop. The Lowry, Salford.
Mar 29: Too Much Too Young. Lyceum, Crewe. The music of 2 Tone and Beyond.
Mar 29: An Audience with Sue Johnston and John McArdle. Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot.
Mar 29: Grieg Piano Concerto with Alexandra Dariescu. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Mar 29: Foil, Arms and Hog – Skittish. The Lowry, Salford.
Mar 29: Nigel Kennedy: A Virtuoso Concert Performance. Storyhouse, Chester.
Mar 29: James Bond Concert Spectacular. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Mar 29: Darren Walsh: Do You Like Puns? The Lowry, Salford.
Mar 29: James Bond Concert Spectacular. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Mar 29: Grieg Piano Concerto with Alexandra Dariescu. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.
Mar 30-Apr 4: Friends! The Musical Parody. Storyhouse, Chester. Musical comedy packed with iconic moments from all ten seasons of the television series.
Mar 30-Apr 4: Mean Girls. Regent, Stoke. Smash-hit musical.
Mar 30: The Extra Mile: An Evening with Kevin Sinfield. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Mar 30: Stars and their Consolations. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Mar 30: The Extra Mile: An Evening with Kevin Sinfield. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool. A night of inspiration, motivation and leadership. The remarkable story of the ex-rugby league legend – and his long-time friendship with the late Rob Borrow, who died after a long battle with motor neurone disease.
Mar 31-Apr 4: The Shawshank Redemption. Playhouse, Liverpool. Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated in the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone.
Mar 31-Apr 4: Top Hat. The Lowry, Salford. Musical based on the classic 1935 film which starred Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. When Broadway star Jerry Travers arrives in London to open a new show, he crosses paths with model Dale Tremont whose beauty sleep is rudely interrupted by Jerry tap dancing in the hotel suite above hers. Instantly smitten, Jerry vows to abandon his bachelor life to win her – but the path of true love never does run smooth.
Mar 31: Wren’s World. Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot. In an evolving society where we are discovering more about our differences, this show is for anybody who strives for kindness and acceptance. All performances are relaxed; visual guides available.
Mar 31: Royal Opera House: Siegried. Theatr Clwyd, Mold. Film.
Mar 31: Mythos: Ragnarok. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Combining Viking storytelling with high-octane action.
Mar 31: My Mix(ed Up) Tape. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Mar 31: Just Enough Madness & Caught in the Net of Rebirth. The Lowry, Salford. Dance.
Mar 31: The Royal Opera: Siegfield. Storyhouse, Chester.
Mar 31: The Atkinson Wellbeing Choir. Atkinson, Southport.
Mar 31: Mark Smith: Antiques Expert on the Road. Atkinson, Southport.
APRIL
Apr 1-4: Sherlock Holmes and The Hunt For Moriarty. Octagon, Bolton.
Apr 1: The Billy Joel Songbook. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Apr 1: Murder She Didn’t Write. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. The improvised murder mystery.
Apr 2-5: Russell Howard. Opera House, Manchester.
Apr 2-4: Rumours of Fleetwood Mac. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Apr 2: Dino Tales. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Apr 2: Merry Hell. The Brindley, Runcorn.
Apr 2: Spring Supper Club. Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot.
Apr 2: Murder Trial Tonight: Death of a Landlord. Lyceum, Crewe.
Apr 2: The Drifters. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Apr 2: Murder, She Didn’t Write. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 3-4: We Will Rock You. Empire, Liverpool. Performed by the theatre’s youth theatre.
Apr 3: Brain Clemens Jazz Orchestra: Songs of the Silver Screen. Lyceum, Crewe.
Apr 4: Magic of Motown. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Apr 4: Amy Mason – Behold! Storyhouse, Chester.
Apr 4: Mother Goose. Rhyl Pavilion.
Apr 4: Omid Djalili: Namaste. Lyceum, Crewe.
Apr 4: The Haunting of Blaine Manor. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Apr 5: The Music of Zimmer vs Williams. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Apr 5: Huey Morgan: Fun Lovin’ Criminal. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Apr 5: Luther Live & Velvet Voices. Empire, Liverpool. Tribute show.
Apr 5: Omid Djalili: Namasta. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 6-11: 2:22 A Ghost Story. Empire, Liverpool. Funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear… What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth?
Apr 6-11: A Ghost Story. Empire, Liverpool.
Apr 6: Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous. The Lowry, Salford.
6: Nick Cope’s Family Show. Storyhouse, Chester.
Apr 7-11: Inspector Morse – House of Ghosts. The Lowry, Salford. A chilling mystery unfolds when a young actress suddenly dies on stage. What begins as a suspicious death inquiry takes a darker turn when the legendary inspector uncovers a connection to sinister events in his own past, 25 years earlier. Audio described/touch tour, Apr 9; signed, Apr 10.
Apr 7-11: Zog. Playhouse, Liverpool. Musical for children.
Apr 7-11: Sunny Afternoon. Regent, Stoke. The Kinks’ musical.
Apr 7-10: Once Upon a Tide … Ar Lan y Mar … Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Apr 7-8: There’s a Monster in Your Show. Octagon, Bolton. Family fun.
Apr 7-9: The Wizard of Oz. The Brindley, Runcorn.
Apr 7: Omid Djalil: Namaste. Storyhouse, Chester.
Apr 7: Blue Lantern Sessions: Motel Sundown. Storyhouse, Chester.
Apr 7: Rude Science. Lyceum, Crewe.
Apr 7: Out With The Buckleys. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Apr 7: Simon Evans is Starring at the Sun. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 8: Rob Anton: CAN. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 8: Taylormania. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Apr 8: Robin Hood – The Greatest Easter Pantomime Adventure. Lyceum, Crewe.
Apr 8: K-Pop Forever. Rhyl Pavilion.
Apr 8: Grateful Fred’s: Kirsten Adamson. Atkinson, Southport.
Apr 8: Luke Wright. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Apr 9: Daliso Chaponda. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Apr 9: Them Heavy Souls: The Ultimate British Blues Rock Experience. The Brindley, Runcorn.
Apr 9: Motionhouse: Hidden. Storyhouse, Chester. Dance-circus.
Apr 9: Track Dogs 20th Anniversary Tour. Storyhouse, Chester.
Apr 9: Man in the Mirrow: A Tribute to Michael Jackson. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Apr 9: Ministry of Science – Science Saved the World. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Apr 9: Suzi Quatro. Opera House, Manchester.
Apr 9: Bubble Show 2 – More Bubbles. Octagon, Bolton. Great family show.
Apr 9: Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow – Show Pony. Royal Court, Liverpool.
Apr 9: Tom Houghton: Deep. Lyceum, Crewe.
Apr 10-14: Spring Holiday Club. Empire, Liverpool. Four days of singing, dancing, acting and building confidence.
Apr 10-11: Dark Side – The Pink Floyd Show. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool. Tribute show.
Apr 10-11: You Choose. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Apr 10: Sisters 360. Octagon, Bolton. Fatima and Salima are the closest, coolest, hijabi-wearing step-sisters in all of Bradford – and nothing is going to stop them from winning the Tiny is Mighty skateboarding competition. Perfect for ages 8-12 – and anyone who remembers being that age!
Apr 10: Judi Love: All About the Love. Storyhouse, Chester. Judi is back with a show packed with home truths about the hustle of juggling motherhood, work, and everyday life.
Apr 10: Rapunzel Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Apr 10: Gravity. Opera House, Manchester. West End legends Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker with a special night of music.
Apr 10: Ultimate 70s Show. The Brindley, Runcorn.
Apr 10: Tom Houghton: Deep (Quays). The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 10: Fixing. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 11: Pardody of the Rings. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 11: The Sooty Show. The Brindley, Runcorn.
Apr 11: Made of Stone Roses. The Brindley, Runcorn. Tribute show.
Apr 11: The Invisible Man. Storyhouse, Chester. Fast-paced and riotous adaptation of the HG Wells classic story boasts 15 characters, played by just three energetic actors, aided by quick and silly costume changes, prop?manipulation, whacky imagination and tons of tongue-and-cheek fun!
Apr 11: Aisling Bea: Older Than Jesus. Storyhouse, Chester.
Apr 11: The Ultimate Boy Band Party Show. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Apr 11: Rapunzel. Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot. Golden-haired Rapunzel is trapped in her lofty tower by a wicked witch, who lops off the locks of her beautiful hair and sells them for a tidy profit.
Apr 11: Matteo Lane: We Gota Catch Up! Opera House, Manchester.
Apr 11: Lost in Music. Lyceum, Crewe.
Apr 11: The Utterly Revolting Science Show. Octagon, Bolton.
Apr 11: A Sky Full of Stars – Tribute to Coldplay. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Apr 11: Chris McCausland. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Apr 12: The Illegal Eagles. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Apr 12: Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners. Empire, Liverpool.
Apr 12: The Definitive Burt Bacharach Songbook. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool.
Apr 12: Dreamcoat Stars. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Apr 12: Peter Donohoe. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Apr 12: Chris McCausland. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Apr 12: Mikey Kenney: Stiwdio Gigs. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Apr 12: Aisling Bea: Older Than Jesus. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 12: Mark Steel: The Leopard in My House. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 13: Pierre Novellie: You Sit There, I’ll Stand Here. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 13: A Wind Octet: But Delicately Different. Atkinson, Southport.
Apr 13: Strange But True Crime. The Brindley, Runcorn.
Apr 13: Blue – 25th Anniversary Tour. Regent, Stoke.
Apr 14-19: Zog. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 14-18: Double Indemnity. Playhouse, Liverpool. James M. Cain’s thrillingly amoral masterpiece of murder, deceit, and mystery. Los Angeles, 1930’s. Amidst the wreckage of the Great Depression, Walter Huff, a sharp-eyed insurance salesman, has built his career spotting scams. But when he meets the dangerously seductive Phylis Nirdlinger (Barton) to discuss her husband’s life insurance policy, he finds himself drawn into a web of lust, greed, and betrayal.
Apr 14-18: Legally Blonde. Empire, Liverpool. Feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon.
Apr 14-15: James Acaster: Little Wander. Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot.
Apr 14-15: Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty. Atkinson, Southport.
Apr14: Ballet Black at 25. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 14: Mike Wozniak: The Bench. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 15-18: Come From Away. Storyhouse, Chester. Musical based on the true story of when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world.
Apr 15-May 2: Waiting for Godot. Octagon, Bolton. Mathew Kelly and George Costigan star in a new staging of Samuel Beckett’s classic play – in which absolutely nothing happens!
Apr 15-18: The Boy at the Back of the Class. The Lowry, Salford. Told from a child’s perspective and highlighting the power of good friends and courage in a world that doesn’t always make sense.
Apr 15-18: Ghost The Musical. Lyceum, Crewe. Crewe Amateur Musicals Society.
Apr 15-18: War of the Worlds. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Apr 15-17: Diversity: Soul. Opera House, Manchester. The UK’s most successful dance group.
Apr 15: Paradise Found: A Dedication to the Legend of Meat Loaf. The Brindley, Runcorn.
Apr 15: Danny Baker: Aye Aye! Ahoy Hoy! The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 15: Spontaneous Potter. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool. Improvised wizarding comedy play.
Apr 16-18: Eat The Rich (Buy Maybe Not Me Mates X). Everyman, Liverpool. Jade Franks’s award-winning solo show is back.
Apr 16: Thomas Green: Brainstorm. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 16: Viking Voices with Paul Atherton. Atkinson, Southport.
Apr 16: Jive Talkin’ Atkinson, Southport. The music of the Bee Gees.
Apr 16: Mendelssohn Scottish Symphony. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Apr 16: King of Pop starring Navi and Jennifer Batten. Rhyl Pavilion.
Apr 17-May 9: Conteh: Royal Court, Liverpool. Aron Julius has written and stars in this incredible blow by blow drama about the life of one of Liverpool’s sporting greats. A mix of sporting and personal highs and lows, you will understand him like never before.
Apr 17: Tim Lucas ‘We’re Havin’ a Party’. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
Apr 17: The Wizard of Oz – Adults Only. Rhyl Pavilion.
Apr 17: Jim Henson’s Labyrinth in Concert. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Apr 17: Scott Bennett: Stuff. Atkinson, Southport.
Apr 17: Looking for Me Friend. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool. The music of Victoria Wood. Funny and moving tribute starring Paulus.
Apr 17: Taylormania. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Tribute show.
Apr 17: Amber Sings Ella. Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot. Amber Kuti’s tribute to Ella Fitzgerald.
Apr 17: Getting Triggy With It: Matt Parker Does The Maths. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 17: Leila Nevabi: Relay. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 18: Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 18: Emma Doran: Emmaculate. The Lowry, Salford. Comedy.
Apr 18: Down In Laurel Canyon. Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot. The 7-piece band reimagining iconic 60s-70s California hits, bringing the timeless music of Neil Young, Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, and more to life.
Apr 18: The Wizard of Oz Summer Youth Project Taster Workshop. Lyceum, Crewe.
Apr 18: Blackmore’s Blood. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Apr 18: Totally Tina. Theatre Royal, St Helens. Tribute show.
Apr 18: Marty Wilde & The Wildcats. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool.
Apr 18: Robin Hood: Easter Pantomime. Atkinson, Southport.
Apr 18: Laura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour. Opera House, Manchester.
Apr 18: Bob Marlkey Reimagined by the London African Gospel Choir. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Apr 19: James B Partridge – Primary School Bangers. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Apr 19: An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight. Regent, Stoke.
Apr 19: The Rock Orchestra by Candelight. Opera House, Manchester.
Apr 19: Nigel Kennedy – Virtuoso. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Apr 19: Cassidy Janson sings Carol King. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool.
Apr 19: Johnny Cash Roadshow. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool.
Apr 19: Dr Louise Newson. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Apr 19: Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 19: The Remarkable Ben Hart. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 20: State of the Nation: An Evening with Akala. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 20: Buttons Meets Broadway. The Brindley, Runcorn. Kerry Ellis and Andrew Curphew.
Apr 21-May 2: Miss Saigon. Empire, Liverpool. In the last days of the Vietnam War, 17 year-old Kim is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as The Engineer. There she meets and falls in love with an American GI named Chris but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.
Apr 21-25: Spitfire Girls. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Apr 21-25: Mamma Mia! Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Apr 21-25: The Beekeeper of Aleppo. Storyhouse, Chester. Nuri is a beekeeper; his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo – until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to escape. Audio described/signed, Apr 22.
Apr 21-25: Noughts and Crosses. The Lowry, Salford. Gripping Romeo and Juliet story and what it means to grow up in a divided world. Audio described/touch tour, signed, captioned Apr 23; signed Apr 24.
Apr 21: Royal Opera: The Magic Flute. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Apr 21: Kate Butch – Choose Your Own Cabaret. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool.
Apr 22-25: Carmen. Opera House, Manchester. New version created by Cuban ballet dancer Carlos Acosta.
Apr 22-25: James Acaster. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 22: Timeless. The Lowry, Salford. Dance theatre.
Apr 22: Michael Rosen: Getting Through It. Playhouse, Liverpool. Michael talks about losing his 18-year-old son to meningitis and his own battle with Covid-19.
Apr 22: The Britpop Show with Mare Burrows. Atkinson, Southport.
Apr 22: A Chorus of Us – Shadow Dance. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Apr 23: Psychic Sally. Rhyl Pavilion.
Apr 23: The Smooth Rock Show. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Apr 23: A Choral Celebration. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Apr 23: An Evening with Chrissy Rock. The Brindley, Runcorn.
Apr 23: Tenors Unlimited. The Brindley, Runcorn.
Apr 24: Calling Planet Earth: The Brindley, Runcorn.
Apr 24: Jumada. The Brindley, Runcorn. Local rock band.
Apr 24: Rob Rouse: Funny Bones. Storyhouse, Chester.
Apr 24: The Manfreds. Atkinson, Southport.
Apr 24: Michelle de Swarte: The Afters. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool. Comedy.
Apr 24: Stealing Sheep. Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot.
Apr 24: The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton. Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot. The life of one of the great English writers of the inter-war years.
Apr 25-May 16: Twelfth Night. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Apr 25: Women Aren’t Funny (Cockpit). Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot. Kay Nicholson’s hilarious look on life.
Apr 25: The Drifters. Rhyl Pavilion.
Apr 25: Judi Love: All About The Love. Playhouse, Liverpool. Judi is back with a brand-new show packed with home truths about the hustle of juggling parenting, work and everyday life.
Apr 25: Michael Starring Ben – The Magic of Michael Jackson. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
Apr 25: Phil Mealey: Early Doors – Behind the Bar and Beyond. Atkinson, Southport.
Apr 25: Hillsborough: One Boy’s Story of a Tragedy. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Apr 25: Yes. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Apr 25: Flat & The Curves: Now That’s What I Call Feral The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 26: Tiny Planet. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 26: Jethro Tull. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 26: Matt Forde: Defying Calamity. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 26: Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George. Theatre Royal, S Helens. George Michael tribute show.
Apr 26: Tchaikovsky Symphony No 5. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Apr 26: Legends of American Country. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Apr 27-May 2: 2:22 A Ghost Story. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Apr 27-May 2: Operation Mincemeat. Regent, Stoke. Wartime musical.
Apr 27: Alfie Boe. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Apr 28-May 2: Single White Female. Playhouse, Liverpool. Kym Marsh and Lisa Faulkner star in stage production of the iconic 90s psychological thriller. Step into a world where trust is fragile, friendships are tested, and secrets lurk behind every closed door.
Apr 28: Double Identity. Opera House, Manchester. Hollywood icon Mischa Barton (The O.C.) makes her UK stage debut in Double Indemnity, the gripping adaptation of one of the greatest crime novels of the 20th Century – the story that inspired Billy Wilder’s film noir classic.
Apr 28: Jethro Tull. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Apr 28: Damien Lewis: Who Dares Wins. Atkinson, Southport.
Apr 28: English Touring Opera: Pagliacci. Storyhouse, Chester.
Apr 29-30: Wolf. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 29: English Touring Opera: The Gondoliers. Storyhouse, Chester.
Apr 29: Nashville Live. Atkinson, Southport.
Apr 29: Absolute Amy. The Brindley, Runcorn. Amy Winehouse tribute show.
Apr 30: The Manfreds. The Brindley, Runcorn.
Apr 30: Luke and Pete Talking Sheet Live. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool.
Apr 30: The Makings of a Murderer – The Undercover Detective. Lyceum, Crewe.
Apr 30: Blue. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
MAY
May 1-2: They Were All Some Mother’s Sons. Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot. Based on the true story of two German soldiers, Rolf Rheinlander and Eric Kirste, who were detained together as Prisoners of War in 1945 in a camp on The King George playing field in Huyton. They fell in love with local girls, married them, and chose to remain in Liverpool rather than returning to their homeland.
May 1-2: Justin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life. Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot.
May 1: Stiwdio Gigs: Sinfonia Cymru: Julieth Lozano Rolong. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
May 1-2: Paul Carrack. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
May 1: MANIA: The Abba Tribute. The Brindley, Runcorn.
May 1: Burn – Deep Purple Tribute. The Brindley, Runcorn.
May 1: Girl Power Live. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
May 1: Matt Forde: Defying Calamity. Storyhouse, Chester.
May 1: Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing. Atkinson, Southport.
May 1: Disco for Grown-Ups. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 1: The UK Rock Show. Lyceum, Crewe.
May 2-23: The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher. Everyman, Liverpool. It’s late summer, 1983. Out in the street, the world is waiting to greet Margaret Thatcher as she emerges from hospital. Just routine surgery – what on earth could go wrong? But here in this room her life is up for deadly debate… and history is holding its breath. Two people. One window. One gun. If the time comes to pull the trigger, which side of history will you be on? Captioned, May 7; audio described, May 14.
May 2-16: Bank of Dave: The Musical. The Lowry, Salford. Feel-good show telling the true-ish story of Dave Fishwick: Burnley born and bred, and no ordinary man. A self-made millionaire, Dave spent years helping local people and small businesses when hard-nosed banks turned them away. Frustrated by the system, he has an idea…set up his own bank and put the profits straight back into his community. Audio described/touch tour, May 6. Touch tour, May 16; Signed, May 6, May 15.
May 2: Enchanted: The Ultimate Princess Concert. Storyhouse, Chester.
May 2: The World Famous Elvis Show. Rhyl Pavilion.
May 2: Seann Walsh: This is Torture. Lyceum, Crewe. Comedy.
May 2: Jekyll and Hyde. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 3: Wirral Symphony Orchestra. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
May 3: Tom Davis: Spudgun. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
May 3: That’ll Be The Day: 40th Year Anniversary Tour. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
May 3: MC Hammersmith: Hippety Hoppety Get Off My Property. The Lowry, Salford.
May 4-9: The Rocky Horror Show. Empire, Liverpool. Jason Donovan comes to Liverpool in Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical. Two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank-n-Furter.
May 4-9: Operation Mincemeat. Storyhouse, Chester. The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Audio described/ signed, May 6.
May 4: Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
May 4: Comedy Club. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
May 5-16: Teechers. Octagon, Bolton. It is the end of term and John Godber’s hilarious comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post Covid times. bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby use their B.Tech Performance exam to showcase their work. Audio described, May 9; captioned, May 12.
May 5-9: Fawlty Towers The Play. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
May 5-9: The Choir Man. Opera House, Manchester. Welcome to the best pub in the world.
May 5: Simon Reeve – To the Ends of the Earth. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
May 5: Met Opera: Eugene Onegin. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
May 5: Kate Rusby – Springshine Tour. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 6-9: Crewe Gang Show. Lyceum, Crewe.
May 6-7: Dan Daw – Exxy. The Lowry, Salford.
May 6: WHAM! The Show. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Tribute show.
May 6: Grateful Fred’s: Stephen Fearing. Atkinson, Southport.
May 6: An Evening with Steve Cradock. Atkinson, Southport.
May 6: Addysgu Rita. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
May 7: Thank You for the Music: The Ultimate Tribute to Abba. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
May 7: The Radiohead Poroject. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 7: Dial 1 for UK. The Lowry, Salford.
May 8: Man in the Mirror – A Tribute to Michael Jackson. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 8: Roland Gift presents Young Cannibals. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
May 8: Legends of American Country. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
May 8: The Fleetwood Mac Songbook. The Brindley, Runcorn.
May 8: John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills. The Lowry, Salford.
May 8: Nine Sixteens. The Lowry, Salford.
May 9: Period Drama. The Lowry, Salford.
May 9: The Mersey Beatles. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
May 9: Midge Ure. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
May 9: Wifi Wars. Octagon, Bolton.
May 9: Luke Combs UK. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 9: Til Death Us Do Part – Murder Mystery. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 9: Northern Live – Do I Love You? Rhyl Pavilion.
May 10: Tom Rosenthal: Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I Am. The Lowry, Salford.
May 10: Kate Butch: Choose Your Own Cabaret. The Lowry, Salford.
May 10: Pam Ayres. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
May 10: The Story of Swing. Rhyl Pavilion.
May 10: Sue, Matt & Phil Live! The Reunion Tour. Empire, Liverpool. Quiz night with sporting legends.
May 10: Mahler Symphony No 9. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
May 10: Clinton Baptiste. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
May 11-16: The Shawshank Redemption. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
May 11-16: The Rocky Horror Show. Grand, Blackpool.
May 11: Emmylou Harris – European Farewell Tour. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
May 11: Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress. Storyhouse, Chester.
May 12-23: The Karate Kid: The Musical. Palace, Manchester. Spectacular musical. At its heart is the powerful bond between Daniel and Mr. Miyagi, who teaches that karate isn’t about fighting, it’s about balance, dignity, and respect.
May 12-16: The Spy Who Came In From The Cold. Playhouse, Liverpool. For the first time, a novel by John le Carré is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation. Get ready for a riveting journey through the fog-shrouded terrain of Cold War espionage, deception, and moral compromise.
May 12-16: To Kill a Mockingbird. Empire, Liverpool. Lawyer Atticus Finch encourages kindness and empathy in his children, but is pushed to the limits of these qualities himself when he resolves to uncover the truth in a town that seems determined to hide it.
May 12-16: Party Season: Whatever You Do, Don’t Join The Whatsapp Group. The Lowry, Salford.
May 12: Sky Full of Stars. Theatre Royal, St Helens. Cold Play tribute show.
May 12: Frozen The Musical. The Brindley, Runcorn.
May 12: Kiell Smith-Bynoe’s Kool Story Bro. Lyceum, Crewe. Comedy.
May 14: Super Furry Animals. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
May 14: The City of Curses: A Murder Mystery By Trial. Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot.
May 14: Music of the Americas: USA. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
May 14: Craig Revel Horwood: Revelations. Atkinson, Southport.
May 14: Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 14: Damien Lewis – Who Dares Wins: The Secrets of the SAS. Storyhouse, Chester.
May 15: John Barrowman: My Life in Musicals. Storyhouse, Chester.
May 15: An Evening with Duncan Ferguson. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 16-17: FAME JR. The Brindley, Runcorn. Musical set in 1980s New York.
May 16: Seven Drunken Nights. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
May 16: Supreme Queen. Rhyl Pavilion. Tribute show.
May 16: The Bench: A Tale from Paradise Heights. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 16: Copacabana Magic – The Barry Manilow Show. Lyceum, Crewe.
May 16: An Evening with John Craven: The Stories Behind the Headlines. Storyhouse, Chester.
May 17: An Evening with Sir Lenny Henry. Storyhouse, Chester.
May 17: An Evening with Toyah: Songs and Stories. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 17: Animals. The Brindley, Runcorn. Celebration of All Creatures Great and Small.
May 17: Cassidy Janson: The Songs of Carole King. Octagon, Bolton.
May 17: Gyles Brandreth: Can’t Stop Talking. The Lowry, Salford.
May 17: Judi Love: All About The Love. The Lowry, Salford.
May 17: Ania Magliano. The Lowry, Salford.
May 17: Paul McCaffery: What a Time to be Alive. The Lowry, Salford.
May 18: Hamza Vassin: My Life Behind The Lens. The Lowry, Salford.
May 18: Blue. Opera House, Manchester. The Blue boys are back in town with plenty of their hits and tracks from their new album.
May 18: Springtide Organ Recital. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
May 18: Chris McCausland: Yonks! Grand, Blackpool.
May 19: An Evening with Henry Cole. The Brindley, Runcorn.
May 19-24: Exhibition on Screen: Frida Khalo. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
May 19-23: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). Octagon, Bolton. The classic comic masterpiece is updated and reinvented for a new generation of audiences.
May 19-23: Sunny Afternoon. Empire, Liverpool. Experience the electrifying true story behind The Kinks, the band that changed rock music forever, with a back catalogue of unforgettable hits.
May 19-20: Strictly: The Professionals. The Lowry, Salford.
May 19: Alfie Boe plus support Jessica Sweetman. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
May 19: K-Pop All Stars Tribute. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 19: Max Cooper Live. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
May 19: Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind the Lens. Storyhouse, Chester.
May 20-21: Desperate Scousewives: Lily’s Story. The Brindley, Runcorn. Starring Chrissy Rock.
May 20-21: Seven Drunken Nights. Atkinson, Southport.
May 20: Jen Brister. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
May 20: Mike Wozniak. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
May 21-23: Come Together: The Lennon and McCartney Songbook. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
May 21: Macbeth. Empire, Liverpool. When a trio of mysterious witches plants the seeds of ambition, Macbeth finds himself drawn into a dark spiral of power and betrayal.
May 21: Psychic Sally. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
May 21: Michael starring Ben. Lyceum, Crewe.
May 21: Harry Baker: Tender. Storyhouse, Chester.
May 21: That’ll Be The Day 40th Anniversary Show. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 21: Matt Haig – The Midnight Train. The Lowry, Salford.
May 21: Chuckl. Rhyl Pavilion. Russell Kane comedy.
May 22-Jun 6: Cured. Royal Court, Liverpool. New play by Liverpool writer and comedian Laurence Clark. For some people, a pilgrimage to Lourdes is an opportunity for prayer, contemplation and quiet self-reflection. But for Connor Fisher, a young, wheelchair-using scally,?it’s just a chance to get his leg over! After lying his way onto the trip in order to pursue Rose, a woman he meets in the queue for a disability benefit reassessment, he proceeds to lead his fellow pilgrims astray. There’s Helen who is searching for that ever-elusive miracle; and then there’s Callum who speaks with a voice synthesiser and always has a witty put-down up his sleeve.
May 22: Walk Like a Man. Venue Cymru, Llandudno. The music of Franki Valli and The Four Seasons.
May 22: Cabaret Pride. The Brindley, Runcorn.
May 22: Classic Double: Blondie, Television and Talking Heads. Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot. Tribute show.
May 22: Reflections – The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross. Rhyl Pavilion.
May 22: Across The Universe 66-70: The Beatles Studio Years. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 22: Copacabana Magic: The Barry Manilow Tribute Show. Atkinson, Southport.
May 22: Good Vibrations: A Celebration of the Beach Boys. Philharmonic, Liverpool. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
May 22: The Two Mr P’s in a Podcast Live _ Let That Be A Lesson. The Lowry, Salford.
May 23: Scott Bennett: Stuff. The Lowry, Salford.
May 23: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
May 23: Land of Sing: Voices of the Valleys. Rhyl Pavilion.
May 23: Troy Hawke: ‘Never Stop Change!’
May 23: The Lancashire Hotpots. Atkinson, Southport.
May 23: Justin Live – Just in Time to ROCK. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 24: Joe Kent-Walters Is Frankie Monroe: Dead!! (Good Fun Time). The Lowry, Salford.
May 24: Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm.
May 25: James Morrison. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
May 26-30: Glorious. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
May 26-30: Our Public House. Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot. Funny and big-hearted show about change, set in a pub where anything can happen.
May 26-30: Spitfire Girls. Octagon, Bolton. New Year’s Eve, 1959. Two women meet again in the Spitfire pub and reminisce about their extraordinary true stories of flying during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together.
May 26-30: Waitress. Palace, Manchester. Musical. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker, dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated. With the support of her workmates Becky and Dawn, Jenna overcomes the challenges she faces and finds that laughter, love and friendship can provide the perfect recipe for happiness.
May 26-30: Single White Female. Regent, Stoke. Starring Kim Marsh and Lisa Faulkner.
May 26-30: The Beekeeper of Aleppo. Grand, Blackpool.
May 26: K-Pop Forever. The Brindley, Runcorn. Tribute concert.
May 26: That’ll Be The Day 40th Anniversary Show. Atkinson, Southport.
May 26: Dino Tales – Jurassic Rescue. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 27-30: Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift. Opera House, Manchester.
May 27: Flowers and Friendship Bracelets. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
May 27: What’s Love Got To Do With It? The Lowry, Salford. Tina Turner tribute show.
May 28-31: NT Live: Playboy of the Western World. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
May 28-30: The Bench: A Tale form Paradise Heights. Octagon, Bolton. Dark comedy/drama with a rich vein of the supernatural.
28: Everton Legends. Empire, Liverpool.
May 28: The Legend of Barry White: Let the Music Play. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
May 28: Legend – The Music of Bob Marley. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 28: Dinosaur Adventure Live. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
May 29-Jun 6: Mrs Dalloway. Storyhouse, Chester. Virginia Woolf’s masterpiece bursts into life with a bold new production. Captioned, Jun 4; audio described/signed, Jun 6.
May 28: Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show. The Lowry, Salford.
May 28: Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth: US, Pots and a Welsh Chapel. The Lowry, Salford.
May 29: A Country Night in Nashville. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
May 29: Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Tribute show.
May 29: Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals. Empire, Liverpool.
May 29: Northern Live. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
May 30: Wizard of Oz – Adults Only. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
May 30: The Utterly Revolting Science Show. Atkinson, Southport.
May 30: Totally Tina. Lyceum, Crewe. Tribute show.
May 30: Sensational 60s Experience. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
May 30: Clinton Baptiste: Spectral Intercourse. Rhyl Pavilion.
May 31: Bippo’s Circus Adventure. Rhyl Pavilion.
May 31: Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny. Empire, Liverpool.
May 31: England v Scotland – The Comedy Show. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 31: Jeneba Kanneh-Mason. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
May 31: Shoot From The Hip. The Lowry, Salford.
JUNE
Jun 1-6: Bodyguard The Musical. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
2-6: The Karate Kid – The Musical. Empire, Liverpool. The powerful bond between Daniel and Mr. Miyagi, who teaches that karate isn’t about fighting, it’s about balance, dignity, and respect.
Jun 1-3: Interplay. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Jun 2: The Irish House Party. The Brindley, Runcorn.
Jun 3: Paul Young – Songs and Stories. The Brindley, Runcorn.
Jun 3: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Live. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Jun 3: An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck. Grand, Blackpool.
Jun 3: Paradise Found – The Legend of Meat Loaf. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool.
Jun 3: Grateful Fred’s Over The Moon. Atkinson, Southport.
Jun 4-13: Attachment. Everyman, Liverpool. Powerful new play by Julia Cranney – a heartfelt Liverpool drama about parenthood, hope and adoption, and the ways that relationships can grow. Captioned, Jun 8; audio described, Jun 12.
Jun 4-6: Northern Ballet – Gentleman Jack. The Lowry, Salford.
Jun 4: Seann Walsh. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool. Comedy.
Jun 4: England v Scotland – The Comedy Show. Bobby Davro, Finlay Christie and Alun Cochrane take on Des McLean, Marc Jennings and Gareth Mutch.
Jun 5-6: Bost Musicals Present: Follies. Playhouse, Liverpool.
Jun 5-6: Swan Lake: English Youth Ballet. Palace, Manchester.
Jun 5-6: The Canterville Ghost. The Brindley, Runcorn.
Jun 5: Rhinestone Cowboy: The Glen Campbell Story. The Brindley, Runcorn.
Jun 5: T.Rextasy. Theatre Royal, St Helens. T Rex tribute show.
Jun 5: Irish House Party. Lyceum, Crewe.
Jun 5: Paul Young – Songs and Stories. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Jun 5: The Chicago Blues Brothers. Atkinson, Southport.
Jun 5: Seann Walsh: This is Torture. The Lowry, Salford.
Jun 6-Jul 4: Atlantis. William Aston Hall, Wrexham. An epic family drama about a community on the frontline. A town is told they will be Britain’s first climate refugees. Captioned, Jun 17/26; audio described, Jun 20; signed, Jun 24/Jul 4;
Jun 6: The Golden Age of Film Music. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Jun 6: John Robb. Storyhouse, Chester.
Jun 6: Tommy Blaize: 50 Years in Music. Atkinson, Southport.
Jun 6: Radio Gaga. Lyceum, Crewe. Queen tribute show.
Jun 7: The Archers: Live at 75. Palace, Manchester. Set at the beloved Ambridge Flower & Produce Show, this landmark event brings your favourite cast into the spotlight with live performances, on-the-spot sound effects and unforgettable moments from the BBC archives.
Jun 7: Night Sky Show – Volume Two. A Sky Full of Hope. The Lowry, Salford.
Jun 7: Tom Stade: Naughty by Nature. The Lowry, Salford.
Jun 8: The Archers Live at 75. Regent, Stoke.
Jun 8: Jukebox Idols. Lyceum, Crewe.
Jun 8: Richard Dawkins. Philharmonic, Liverpool. Ground-breaking exploration of the science of genetics and the story of evolution as you have never heard it before.
Jun 9-13: The Ballad of Johnny & June: The Musical. The Lowry, Salford. The story of Johnny Cash and June Carter. Audio described/touch tour/signed, Jun 11.
Jun 14: Amy and Carlos Reborn. The Lowry, Salford. Dance.
Jun 9-20: Annie. Palace, Manchester. 1930s New York. Brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…
Jun 9: Matt Forde: Defying Calamity. Playhouse, Liverpool. Comedy.
Jun 9: Craig Revel Horwood – Revelations: Songs Boys Don’t Sing. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Jun 10: William Dalrymple: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company. Storyhouse, Chester.
Jun 10: The Makings of a Murderer – The Undercover Detective. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Jun 10: Desperate Scousewives: Lily’s Story. Grand, Blackpool.
Jun 10: Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
Jun 11-13: The Full Monty. Theatr Clwyd, Mold. When six out-of-work steelworkers from Sheffield hatch a bold plan to make some quick cash, they discover more than just their courage – they find friendship, self-belief, and a whole lot of fun along the way. Amateur production.
Jun 11: Cloudbursting – The Music of Kate Bush. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Jun 11: The Proclaimers. Rhyl Pavilion.
Jun 11: Desperate Scousewives. Atkinson, Southport.
Jun 11: Haydn London Symphony. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Jun 12-17: Desperate Scousewives. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool. Get ready for a riotous, fast-paced comedy following the lives of three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool women and one nervous newcomer, all navigating life, love, loyalty, and lipstick on a tightly knit street.
Jun 12-Jul 4: Nell Gwynn. Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot. London, 1660. The theatres are alive, the monarchy’s restored, and women are finally allowed on stage. One woman is about to take it by storm. Relaxed, Jun 24/Jul 1; signed Jun 27; audio described, Jul 2.
Jun 12: Desperate Housewidves starring Chrissy Rock. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
Jun 12: The Take That Experience. Playhouse, Liverpool.
Jun 12: Jools Holland. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Jun 12: Clinton Baptiste: Spectral Intercourse. Atkinson, Southport.
Jun 12: Celine: My Heart Will Go On. Rhyl Pavilion. Music of Celine Di
Jun 13: Cinderella: P*ssed Up Panto. Rhyl Pavilion.
Jun 13: The ELO Experience. Empire, Liverpool. Electric Light Orchestra tribute show.
Jun 14: Beverley Knight. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Jun 14: Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hpgarth: Us, Pots and a Welsh Chapel. Storyhouse, Chester.
Jun 15-20: The Bodyguard – The Musical. Empire, Liverpool. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love.
Jun 16-20: Malory Towers. Playhouse, Liverpool. High jinks, high drama and high spirits, all set to sensational live music. A show for girls, boys and all grown-up children who still dream of midnight feasts and Cornish clifftops.
Jun 16-Jul 19: Something Rotten. Opera House, Manchester. Starring Json Mountford and Richard Fleeshman. In a world without musicals, two brothers dared to dream a dream …
Jun 17-20: We Will Rock You. Grand, Blackpool. The Queen musical.
Jun 17: Illegal Eagles. Theatre Royal, S Helens.
Jun 17: The ELO Experience. Lyceum, Crewe. Tribute show.
Jun 17: The Simon & Garfunkel Story. Lyceum, Crewe.
Jun 18: The Illegal Eagles: Atkinson, Southport.
Jun 18: Music & Laughter. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Starring Pauline Daniels, the Gary Murphy Band, Soul Jam, Jade Tremarco and Skylarks.
Jun 19-Jul 18: Taking the Piste – The Unbelievable Story of the Kirkby Ski Slope. Royal Court, Liverpool. Kirkby can be the town of the future! A symbol of regeneration in the 1970s! You know what Kirkby needs? A ski slope… Donald Storm is head of Kirkby Council and he’s got an eye on creating a new destination for tourists from around the world. If he can make a few bob in the process, so much the better. Together with his mate Geoff, he hatches a plan to use tax-payers’ money to build a ski slope right next to the M57. Standing in their way are a trainee journalist from the Liverpool Echo and her burnt out supervisor. Between them, they take on Don, the council and even the Echo itself by setting up a new free press so they can speak their minds.
Jun 19: Nikita Kuzman: Supernova. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Jun 19: Dvorak Rusalka. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Jun 19: A Night to Remember: Motown Show. The Brindley, Runcorn.
Jun 19: The ELO Show. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Tribute show.
Jun 20: Girl Power – Love. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Jun 20: Oh What a Night. Atkinson, Southport. The music of Franki Valli & The Four Seasons.
Jun 20: Mark Simmons. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool. Comedy.
Jun 20: Johns’ Boys Male Chorus: 10 Year Anniversary. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Jun 21: Stiwdio Gigs: Tomos Williams/Aidan Thorn/Matt Holmes. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Jun 21: Dvorak Rusalka. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Jun 21: The Carpenters Story. Grand, Blackpool.
Jun 23-27: Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man. The Lowry, Salford. Loosely based on Bizet’s opera, the familiar 19th?Century Spanish cigarette factory becomes a greasy 1950’s garage-diner in the American Mid-West where the dreams and passions of a small-town are shattered by the arrival of a handsome and enigmatic stranger. Fuelled by heat and desire, the inhabitants are driven into an unstoppable spiral of greed, lust, betrayal and revenge. Audio described/touch tour, Jun 25.
Jun 23-27: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Regent, Stoke.
Jun 23: Blue Lanterns Special: Ian Prowse. Storyhouse, Chester.
Jun 23: Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wolf. Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Comedy.
Jun 24: G4: Phantoms of the Popera Tour. Rhyl Pavilion.Jun 24: Gary Murphy’s Original Guitar Legends. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool.
Jun 25-28: NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Jun 26: Joanne McNally: Pinotphile. Palace, Manchester.
Jun 26: So True – 80s Party Night. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Jun 26: Endless Love – A Tribute to Diana Ross and Lionel Richie. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Jun 26: An Evening with Duncan Ferguson. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
Jun 27-28: Zog. Lyceum, Crewe.
Jun 27: The Lancashire Hotpots. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
Jun 27: The Magic of Motown. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Jun 27: Joanna McNally: Pinotphile. Empire, Liverpool.
Jun 27: The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan: Nearly Dan in Concert. Atkinson, Southport.
Jun 28: Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing. The Lowry, Salford.
Jun 28: Strawberry Jack. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
Jun 28: Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Brass Band. Philharmonic, Liverpool.
Jun 29: Jukebox Idols. Philharmonic, Liverpool. Non-stop hits from the idols of the 50s and 60s starring the UK’s leading platinum-selling vocal harmony group, The Overtones, Nadiya Bychkova and Louis Smith.
Jun 30-Jul 4: The Rocky Horror Show. Storyhouse, Chester. Musical telling the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank-n-Furter. Audio described/signed, Jul 2.
Jun 30: Kai Widdrington: Evolution. Lyceum, Crewe. Dance.
Jun 30: Derren Brown: Only Human. Regent, Stoke.
