Theatre

Cheshire is home to a variety of theatres across the county showing a range of performances from comedy to jazz, musicals, opera and shows for the whole family to enjoy.

Crewe Lyceum Theatre is Cheshire’s historic Edwardian theatre. The 677-seat Grade-II listed auditorium is an intimate space to experience drama, comedy and music in the heart of South Cheshire. The Lyceum Studio, a 90 seat space, hosts new writing and up-and-coming comedy, along with a varied community and family programme.

Storyhouse is Cheshire's newest theatre, situated in Chester city centre in the beautiful restored and revitalised 1930s Odeon building housing an 800-seat auditorium, a 150-seat studio theatre and a 100-seat boutique, independent cinema.

The Brindley Theatre is the main centre for arts and entertainment for the borough of Halton which covers the twin towns of Runcorn and Widnes on either side of the River Mersey.

Please follow the latest COVID guidelines and check the gov website for up to date restrictions before you visit. Some venues may have their own individual rules so please check directly with the venue before you visit.

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Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Crewe Lyceum Theatre is Cheshire’s historic Edwardian theatre. Thrilling audiences since 1911, the Theatre is host to a varied programme of live entertainment, including Cheshire’s favourite family pantomime, 2022’s Aladdin starring Louie Spence.
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Storyhouse

Storyhouse is Chester’s multi award-winning £37m theatre, library, restaurant and cinema.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
The Brindley Theatre

The Brindley Theatre is owned by Halton Borough Council and is the main centre for arts and entertainment for the borough of Halton which covers the twin towns of Runcorn and Widnes on either side of the River Mersey.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Pyramid and Parr Hall

Nestled in the heart of Warrington’s Cultural Quarter, the Pyramid and Parr Hall are two of the North West’s premier performance, arts and entertainment venues.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023

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West End Musicals

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Music

Chester

Welcome to the West End! For one night, London Concertante takes you into the dazzling world of the most stunning musicals.

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24 Mar 2023Open 19:30 - 21:30

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Simon Brodkin - Screwed Up!

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Theatre

Crewe

Fresh from his sold-out, critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and becoming the most viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok.

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24 Mar 2023Open 20:00 - 22:00

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Rolling Stones Story

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Music

Crewe

Let's Spend The Night Together in the company of Mick and the boys and you will experience a truly authentic Rolling Stones spectacle.

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25 Mar 2023Open 19:30 - 21:30

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That'll Be The Day

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Music

Crewe

The UK's leading rock 'n' roll show is back! Combining hilarious comedy sketches and impersonations with brilliant vocals and superb musicianship, That'll Be The Day really is in a league of its own.

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26 Mar 2023Open 19:30 - 22:00

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Avant Garde Dance: Illegal Dance

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Indoor

Chester

Tony Adigun’s Illegal Dance is a unique multi-sensory dance theatre experience in which every audience member must decide where they stand, pick a token, rebel or conform!

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28 Mar 2023Open 19:20 -

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Queenz - The Show with Balls

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Celebration

Crewe

The trailblazing, life affirming drag extravaganza taking the UK by storm.

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29 Mar 2023Open 19:30 - 21:30

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Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through the Menopause

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Theatre

Crewe

Hot flushes, mood swings, memory lapses and weight gain Cruising Through Menopause is truly funny, heartfelt and reassuring look at the "joys" of menopause.

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30 Mar 2023Open 19:30 - 21:30

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BBC Big Band presents The Sound of Cinema

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Theatre

Chester

Inspired by some of the greatest movie sound-tracks of all time, the internationally renowned BBC Big Band are joined by special guest vocalist, Emer McParland, to celebrate The Sound of Cinema.

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2 Apr 2023Open 19:30 -

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Shania 25 Live - Come on Over

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Music

Crewe

The World’s premier show in celebration of the biggest selling Country album of all time.

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8 Apr 2023Open 19:30 -

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Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

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Chester

Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story.

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11 Apr 2023to15 Apr 2023Various Opening Times

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Gary & Robbie

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Music

Crewe

The unmissable Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams Tribute Show.

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12 Apr 2023Open 19:30 -

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Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats

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Runcon

One of the North West's top big bands returns to the Brindley with a sparkling afternoon of swing jazz.

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16 Apr 2023Open 15:00 -

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An Evening and a Little Bit of a Morning with Mark Steel

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Indoor

Chester

There is so much to yell about. There’s the modern world in which you spend so long trying to work out iTunes, that it’s easier to form a band and learn the songs.

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20 Apr 2023Open 20:00 -

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Kate Rusby

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Theatre

Chester

Kate Rusby, hailed as the ‘First Lady of Folk’ and a Mercury Music accolade to her name, has forged an impressive 30-year, headlining career.

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21 Apr 2023Open 19:30 -

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The Real Thing

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Runcon

The Real Thing with original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith and their live 5 piece band are promoting their first new album of original material.

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23 Apr 2023Open 19:30 -

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The King's Voice Starring Gordon Hendricks

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Music

Crewe

On the Graceland Stage at Memphis on the 40th Anniversary of Elvis’ passing Gordon Hendricks was crowned 2017 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artiste Champion.

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23 Apr 2023Open 19:30 -

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Beyond the Barricade

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Music

Crewe

Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables and delivers over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End.

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27 Apr 2023Open 19:30 -

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Money for Nothing

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Music

Crewe

Money for Nothing was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s premier rock bands - Dire Straits.

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28 Apr 2023Open 19:30 -

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Fisherman's Friends

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Theatre

Warrington

They have nine albums to their name, two feature films, a stage musical, a book, a TV documentary, they’ve played for royalty and to tens of thousands of fans in sell-out tours year in year out.

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5 May 2023Open 19:30 -

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Frankie Boyle: Lap of Shame

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Performance

Warrington

Caustic comedian Frankie Boyle is returning to Warrington next year as part of his new Lap of Shame tour which will take a sharp and cynical look at the bewildering state of the world.

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From:
8 May 2023Open 19:00 -

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