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UntilApr 9: Mamma Mia! Empire, Liverpool. The smash-hit musical UntilApr 18: Peter Pan. Theatre Royal, St Helens. Easter panto. UntilApr 22: Milky Peaks. Theatr Clwyd, Mold. Musical comedy. Milky Peaks: the warmest welcome in the cold bosom of Snowdonia. However, under the gleaming pebbledash, strange forces are rising: both political and supernatural. Audio described,Apr 8/Apr 16; Relaxed,Apr 9; Signed,Apr 19; Captioned,Apr 21. UntilApr 23: Les Miserables. The Lowry, Salford. Storm the barricades for a ticket!
Until Jun 4: Disney’s Beauty and the
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Apr 5-9: Sheila’s Island. Playhouse, Liverpool. Comedy about four women’s outward bound team-building trip to the Lakes.
Apr 6-9: Priscilla Queen of the
Desert. Lyceum, Crewe. Musical. Tick, Bernadette, andAdam are heading west across the desert toAlice Springs in their battered old bus (named Priscilla). Apr 8: Pebble on the Beach. Octagon, Bolton. Stand by for an unforgettable day at the seaside.
Apr 9: The Roy Orbison Story with
Barry Steele and Friends. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Apr 9: Bootleg Beatles. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Apr 9: Ellen Kent’s Madama Butterfly.
Opera House, Manchester.
Apr 10: Seven Drunken Nights – The
Story of the Dubliners.Empire, Liverpool. Apr 11-13: The Wizard of Oz. The Brindley, Runcorn. Magical panto with former Coronation Street’s Bruce Jones andAmy Thompson from Channel Five’s Milkshakes. Apr 12-16:As You Like It. Theatr Clwyd, Mold. Apr 12-16: Six. Empire, Liverpool. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing 500 years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power.
Apr 12-16: The Tiger Who Came to Tea.
Playhouse, Liverpool. Musical play based on the book by Judith Kerr. Apr 13: George Ezra. Opera House, Manchester. Apr 13-14: Funeral Flowers. Everyman, Liverpool. Emma Dennis-Edward’s multi award-winning play tells the story 17-yearoldAngelique, who’s forced to navigate the care system after her mum’s imprisonment. Signed performance,Apr 13. Apr 14: Ghostly Goings On. Everyman, Liverpool.
Apr 14: Chris McCausland: Speaky
Blinder. The Lowry, Salford.
Apr 16: The Wizard of
Oz. Rhyl Pavilion.Atomic Kitten’s Kerry Katona as the Wicked Witch.
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HE’S blind. He’s a dad. He’s a husband. He’s third in command. He’ll speaky about all of that, and loads more.
Apr 14: Chris McCausland: Speaky Blinder. The Lowry, Salford.
HILARIOUS mishaps and DIY disasters. Joe Pasquale as Frank Spencer in adaptation of the hit TV series.
May 10: Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em. The Grand, Blackpool. Audio described, May 14.
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RuPaul’s Drag Race UK - Series Two
Tour. Opera House, Manchester.
Apr 18-23: The Rise and Fall of Little
Voice. Theatr Clwyd. Starring Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street, Dinnerladies, Loose Women), British soap royalty Ian Kelsey (Emmerdale, Casualty) and two-time Drama DeskAward Nominee Christina Bianco, as Little Voice.
Apr 19-21: Lord of the Dance: 25 Years of
Standing Ovations. Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Apr 19-23:Animal Farm. The Grand, Blackpool.Audio described,Apr 23. Apr 19-23: TheAddams Family. Opera House, Manchester. Everyone’s favourite kooky family are back in this spectacular musical comedy. Starring Joanne Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing and The Rocky Horror Show) as Morticia. Apr 20-23: Bull. Playhouse Studio, Liverpool. How far would you go to protect your career? Razor-sharp play about the fine line between office politics and playground bullying. Apr 20-30: Making It. Royal Court, Liverpool. Catherine Rice and Andrew Schofield star in this new comedy that lifts the lid on the world of show business, shines a spotlight on fame, and asks what “making it” really means. Apr 20: Doris Day Story. Theatre Royal, St Helens. Apr 21-May 7: Habibti Driver. Octagon, Bolton.An “East meets Wigan” comedy. Socially distanced performance,Apr 21; audio described,Apr 30; captioned, May 3; signed. May 5. Apr 21: White Sun. Unity, Liverpool. Conjuring the ghosts of the men who have dominated the stage before him, Will takes us on a journey, navigating the tensions of inheritance, privilege and addiction. Signed performance. Apr 21: Frankie – The Concert. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. The songs of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
Apr 21:Andy Fairweather Low and The
Low Riders. The Brindley, Runcorn. Apr 22: Julian Clary: Born to Mince. The Lowry, Salford. Apr 23; Touch. Unity, Liverpool.Alook at the ways we find love, create intimacy, experience loneliness, and ultimately find our home. Captioned performance. Apr 24: Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest. The Grand, Blackpool.
Apr 25:An Evening with Chrissy Rock.
The Brindley, Runcorn.
Apr 26-30: The Play That Goes Wrong.
Theatr Clwyd. The Cornley Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does!As the accident prone thesps battle on against all the odds to reach their final curtain call, hilarious results ensue! Apr 26-30:Animal Farm. Playhouse, Liverpool. Apr 26: Madam Butterfly: Puccini. Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Apr 26-30: Bat out of Hell. Regent Theatre, Stoke. Dedicated to the memory of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf. Apr 27-28: Don Giovanni: Mozart. Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Apr 27: ELOAgain. The Grand, Blackpool.
Melissa hits back
THREE year ago, disabled actor Melissa Johns iCloud account was hacked and explicit photos of her were released online.
Suddenly, a young disabled woman with a history of body dysmorphia comes to terms with her body becoming public property.
Humorous, fastpaced, uplifting one woman show accompanied by a live 90’s/00’s soundtrack.
May 13-14: Snatched. The Lowry, Salford.
SHAKESPEARE’S joyful comedy comes to life in this bold new show.
When the daughter of a Duke is exiled to the forest alongside her romantic interest, she becomes entangled in a game where no one is quite who they seem.
Will love conquer all in this witty play where all the world’s a stage?
Apr 12-16:As You Like It. Theatr Clwyd, Mold –and May 24-28: Playhouse, Liverpool.
GEORGE Orwell’s famous fable tells the story of a revolution and its aftermath. The animals of Manor Farm drive out the farmer and run the farm themselves.Arevolution.And then what? Then freedom. Every animal will be free. Or will they?
Apr 19-23:Animal Farm. The Grand, Blackpool. Audio described,Apr 23. Apr 26-30: Playhouse, Liverpool.
Apr 28-29: Little Wimmin’ . Unity, Liverpool. Feminist adaptation of Louisa MayAlcott’s classic novel Little Women. Signed performance. Apr 29-May 28: Macca & Beth. Royal Court, Liverpool. Gerry Linford’s new comedy about a couple who have been summoned North for the reading of Macca’s uncle’s will. They’re not expecting much so it’s probably worth the trip. What could possibly go wrong? Apr 30: The Magic of Motown. Opera House, Manchester. Apr 30: Eric & Ern. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Packed with Morecambe and Wise’s most loved routines, songs and sketches and, of course, a musical guest. May 1: That’ll Be The Day. Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Rock ‘n’ roll musical.
May 1: Seven Drunken Nights – The Story
of the Dubliners. Opera House, Manchester. May 1: Steve Backshall’s Oceans. The Lowry, Salford. May 2-7: Private Peaceful. The Grand, Blackpool. Set against the epic backdrop of WW1, we join 18 year-old Private Tommo Peaceful in the trenches as he takes us on a journey through his most cherished memories and tells his story of courage, devotion, family and friendship.Audio described, May 7. May 3-4: Lava. Theatr Clwyd, Mold. Funny, tender and moving story about friendship and reconnection in the aftermath of catastrophe. May 3-7: Wuthering Heights. The Lowry, Salford. Music, dance, passion and hope. The Yorkshire moors tell an epic story of love, revenge and redemption. Audio described, May 4; captioned, May 5; signed, May 6. May 3-7: Blood Brothers. Theatr Clwyd, Mold. Moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.Audio described, May 4. May 6: Sleeping with Beauty. Theatre Royal, St Helens.Adult panto. May 6: The Ultimate Eagles. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Tribute show.
May 8: Gary Murphy’s Original Guitar
Legends. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. May 9-14: Singin’In The Rain. Opera House, Manchester. Journey back to the glamour of Hollywood during the roaring 20’s. May 10: Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em. The Grand,Audio described, May 14.
May 10-14: The Meaning of Zong.
Playhouse, Liverpool. Two hundred years ago, Olaudah Equiano changed the world. Reading reports of a massacre aboard the slave ship Zong, he joins forces with antislavery campaigner Granville Sharp to publicly condemn these abhorrent actions.
May 10: Sir Ranulph Fiennes – Living
Dangerously. Lyceum, Crewe.
May 12: Jasper Carrott – Stand Up and
Rock. Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Joining Jasper are The Bev Bevan Band andAndy Bennett. May 13-14: Snatched. The Lowry, Salford. May 13: Beatle Mania! The Brindley, Runcorn.
May 14: The Lost Voice Guy –
Cerebral LOLsy. The Lowry, Salford. May 15: The Upbeat Beatles. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 15: The Barricade Boys – Bring Him
Home Tour. Opera House, Manchester.
May 16-21: The Rise and Fall of Little
Voice. Playhouse, Liverpool. Olivier award-winning comedy-drama from Jim Cartwright about the highs and lows of small-town dreams, family rivalry and finding your voice in a noisy world. May 17: The Grand Old Lady. The Brindley, Runcorn. Everton FC play. May 17-21: Dead Lies. The Grand, Blackpool. Roller-coaster ride of a play packed with twists and turns until the very last scene.Audio described, May 21. May 17-21: Sweet Charity. The Lowry, Salford. Light-hearted musical loaded to the brim with sensational dance numbers, that follows the trials and tribulation of unlucky-in-love Charity Hope Valentine. May 17-Jun 4: Corrina, Corrina. Everyman, Liverpool. New play by Liverpool-based playwright Chloe Moss. Gripping thriller set at sea explores the power dynamics and exploitation on board a cargo ship travelling from the UK to Singapore.
May 18-21: Northern Ballet – Casanova.
The Lowry, Salford.
May 18: The Simon and Garfunkel Story:
50thAnniversary Tour. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
May 20-Jun 4: Celebrated Virgins:AStory
of the Ladies of Llangollen. Theatr Clwyd, Mold. Signed, May 27; Captioned, May 31. May 19: The Diana Ross Story. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 20:An Evening with Liverpool
Legends. Venue Cymru, Llandudno. John Aldridge, Ronnie Whelan and Steve McMahon recall theirAnfield experiences.
May 22: Just Gilbert: Gilbert O’Sullivan in
Concert. Lyceum, Crewe. May 22: Marty Wilde Dreamboats and Petticoats 2022. The Grand, Blackpool. May 23-May 28: Footloose. Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Great singing, great dancing. Prepare to be transpoirted back to the 80s. May 23-28: Chicago. Opera House, Manchester. The raunchy musical is back, starring Coronation Street’s Faye Brookes.
May 23: Rumours of Fleetwood Mac.
Lyceum, Crewe. May 24-28:As You Like It. Playhouse, May 24-28: Boeing Boeing. Theatr Clwyd, Mold. Marc Camoletti’s award-winning, jet-setting farce.
May 26: Psychic Sally – 10 Years and
Counting. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
May 26-Jun 25: One Man, Two Guvnors.
Octagon, Bolton. Comedy. May 17-21: Mamma Mia! Regent Theatre, Stoke.
May 27: The Hollies: 60thAnniversary
Tour. Regent Theatre, Stoke.
May 27: Walk Right Back – The Everly
Brothers Story. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.. May 30-Jun 4: The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Lyceum, Crewe.
May 30-Jun 4: The Play That Goes Wrong.
Opera House, Manchester. The Cornley Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does!
May 31-Jun 4: Jersey Boys.
Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
