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.

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.
1. 1 Jan 202231 Dec 2022
Storyhouse

Storyhouse is Chester’s multi award-winning £37m theatre, library, restaurant and cinema.
1. 1 Jan 202231 Dec 2022
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 202231 Dec 2022
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 202231 Dec 2022

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Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre - Romeo & Juliet - sponsored by mbna

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Chester

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is back! Pop the prosecco and come together again, finally, for an extended summer of joyful theatre in the park.

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1 July 2022to28 Aug 2022

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Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre - Little Women - sponsored by mbna

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Chester

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is back! Pop the prosecco and come together again, finally, for an extended summer of joyful theatre in the park.

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From:

8 July 2022to29 Aug 2022

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Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre - Stig of the Dump - sponsored by mbna

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Festival

Chester

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is back! Pop the prosecco and come together again, finally, for an extended summer of joyful theatre in the park.

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22 July 2022to29 Aug 2022

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Against The Grain Theatre Company Presents The Weir by Conor Mcpherson

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Chester

Theatre company Against The Grain presents "The Weir" by Conor McPherson Set in a pub in a remote part rural Ireland, The Weir tells the story of a group of locals who over the course of an evening, sit, drink and tell tall tales. Their comfortable…

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From:

9 Aug 2022to11 Aug 2022Open 07:30 - 10:00

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The Giant Balloon Show

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Outdoors

Chester

The Giant Balloon Show will have the audiences in stitches and in awe simultaneously.

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From:
12 Aug 2022Open 11:00 -

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Magical Shakespeare Workshop

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Family Friendly

Port Sunlight Village

Discover some of the wonderful settings and fantastical characters found in William Shakespeare’s best loved plays with the Teeny Tiny Theatre.

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17 Aug 2022Various Opening Times

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Walled Garden Theatre - As You Like It

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Northwich

Enjoy an evening of entertainment outside in The Walled Garden as The Lord Chamberlains Men act out the story of As You Like It.

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From:
18 Aug 2022

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Dig

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Outdoors

Chester

As the sun comes up on a new day, the garden wakes up!

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19 Aug 2022Open 10:30 -

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Acoustic Nights: Anna Jane Houghton plus support from Dave Roberts

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Outdoors

Chester

An enchanting night of acoustic sounds inside the tepee.

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From:
21 Aug 2022Open 20:00 -

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Comedy Night

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Outdoors

Chester

Enjoy a night of raucous comedy in the Grosvenor Park Tepee, with craft beer and gin slushies on tap and fresh pizzas from our wood-fired pizza oven.

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From:
28 Aug 2022Open 20:00 -

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Matilda the musical Jnr

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Theatre

Hartford

Ahead of the release of the new film starring Emma Thompson Award winning Curtain Call Productions present Matilda Jnr The Musical.
Packed with high energy dance numbers and songs, with lyrics by Tim Minchin. Tickets are selling fast for this…

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From:

9 Sept 2022to17 Sept 2022

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PQA Warrington - FREE Open Day

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Appleton, Warrington

⭐️ JOIN US FOR A FREE OPEN DAY! ⭐️
PQA Warrington is super excited to be holding a free open day for children aged 4-18 years old to come along and experience a day in PQA!
Children and young people can enjoy taking part in our 3 modules, led by…

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From:
10 Sept 2022Open 09:40 - 13:00

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Day at Night - The Doris Day Songbook

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Theatre

Runcorn

A celebration of the life of Doris Day is coming to Runcorn on Tuesday 25 January 2022 when the show Day at Night appears at the Brindley Theatre.

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13 Sept 2022Open 14:00 -

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The Time Traveller's Wife: A New Musical

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Theatre

Chester

The Time Traveller’s Wife will have a world premiere at Storyhouse before moving to the West End.

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30 Sept 2022to15 Oct 2022

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The Clone Roses plus Oas-is, The Smiths Ltd and Clint Boon

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Show / Display

Warrington

Live favourites The Clone Roses will lead the ‘ultimate Manchester night out’ when they make their long overdue return to Parr Hall on Saturday, 1 October.

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From:
1 Oct 2022Open 18:30 -

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Eddi Reader

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Runcon

Eddi Reader is perhaps Scotland's greatest living female voice. In 2021, she celebrated her 40th year on stage with a ‘40 Years’ Live concert tour, her performances just get better and better.

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From:
6 Oct 2022Open 19:30 -

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Goosfest

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Festival

Goostrey

Goosfest, a "not for profit" arts and music festival, returns this October with a sparkling variety of events over nine days, held at various venues in and around the village of Goostrey in Cheshire. Some highlights for 2022: BBC Radio 4's…

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7 Oct 2022to16 Oct 2022

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George Clarke’s Life in Amazing Architecture

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Talk

Warrington

British architect and TV personality George Clarke is coming to Warrington to offer tips to house hunters and share his reflections on what makes a dream home.

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From:
19 Oct 2022Open 19:30 -

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The Pub Landlord: Gig For Victory

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Theatre

The Pub Landlord is back on the road to bring his bar room wisdom to the country after a tumultuous couple of years for the UK.

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From:
10 Nov 2022Open 19:30 -

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Showaddywaddy

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Show / Display

Warrington

They have sold more than 20 million records, their music is celebrated in all four corners of the globe and next year they mark 50 years in the music scene.

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From:
10 Dec 2022Open 20:00 -

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