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.

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Storyhouse

Storyhouse is Chester’s multi award-winning £37m theatre, library, restaurant and cinema.
1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
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 202431 Dec 2024
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 202431 Dec 2024

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Black is the Color of my Voice

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Crewe

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live.
Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed play follows a successful jazz singer and civil rights activist as she seeks redemption after the untimely death of her…

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16 Oct 2024

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Peter Hook and The Light – Substance world tour

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Palmyra Square South, Warrington

Joy Division and New Order icon Peter Hook will be gracing the stage at Parr Hall as part of a world tour.

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17 Oct 2024

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The Dreamer

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Runcorn

Get ready. The most exciting, brand new, enigmatic magic show from the magician most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after he correctly predicted the lottery.

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17 Oct 2024

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Susie Dent: Guilty By Definition

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Theatre

Chester

How did Æthelflæd come to be known as Lady of the Mercians? Did Mary, Queen of Scots really plot to have Elizabeth I killed? Why did future queens Mary II and Anne conspire against their father, James II? What secrets did Queen Victoria hide in her…

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20 Oct 2024

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Legally Blonde

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Congleton

BOOK
Heather Hach
MUSIC & LYRICS
Laurence Larry O'Keefe, Nell Benjamin
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music theatre International. All…

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22 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00

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Arts for the Future - Theatr Clwyd, What Does a Modern Arts Institution Need to Become?

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Talk

Castle Drive, Chester

Liam Evans-Ford, Executive Director and CEO of Theatr Clwyd, launches this year's RKEI public lecture series at the University of Chester. Theatr Clwyd is the largest producing theatre in Wales and one of the major cultural centres in our region, so…

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22 Oct 2024Open 18:00 - 19:20

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Vixen on the prowl in Runcorn!

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Runcorn

Jenny Ryan – better known as dream-crushing The Vixen on the hit ITV quiz The Chase is coming to the Brindley Theatre.
For this show, she breaks away from teatime telly and invites you to an evening of song, storytelling and even some showbiz…

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23 Oct 2024

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Legally Blonde JR.

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Indoor

Hartford, Northwich

Get ready for a high-energy, family-friendly show perfect for all ages! This one-hour production, with a brief intermission, brings Harvard's beloved blonde, Elle Woods, to the stage in a lively, upbeat story of self-discovery and empowerment.

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24 Oct 2024Open 18:30 - 20:30
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25 Oct 2024Open 18:30 - 20:30
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26 Oct 2024Open 13:30 - 15:30
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26 Oct 2024Open 17:30 - 19:30

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Big Country

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Concert

Palmyra Square South, Warrington

Big Country are coming to Parr Hall as part of celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of their chart-topping album, Steeltown.
The Scottish rock band’s Return To Steeltown tour will call in at Warrington on Friday, 1 November.

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1 Nov 2024

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Halloween Murder Mystery @Bunbury Arms

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Performance

Chester

Come and join us for an evening of detective work! Dress up in your best costume and immerse yourself in the murder mystery evening at the Bunbury Arms Stoak.

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1 Nov 2024Open 07:30 - 23:00

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The Body Snatchers

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Theatre

Chester

From the creators of the sell out Murder Mystery shows comes  DBY Interactive Halloween Special – The Body Snatchers.

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3 Nov 2024

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Kate Williams- Secrets of Royal Women

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Theatre

Chester

How did Æthelflæd come to be known as Lady of the Mercians? Did Mary, Queen of Scots really plot to have Elizabeth I killed? Why did future queens Mary II and Anne conspire against their father, James II? What secrets did Queen Victoria hide in her…

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6 Nov 2024

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Sister Act

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Indoor

Hartford, Northwich

Laugh, Sing, and Rejoice this November with Salt & Pepper's Production of 'Sister Act: The Musical'.

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6 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 22:30
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7 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 22:30
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8 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 22:30
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9 Nov 2024Open 13:30 - 17:30
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9 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 22:30

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Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth

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Talk

Palmyra Square South, Warrington

Journalist and explorer Simon Reeve will be visiting Parr Hall to share what he has learnt in his adventures in more than 130 countries.

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7 Nov 2024

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The Night Sky Show

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Palmyra Square South, Warrington

Adrian West, author of The Secret World of Stargazing, will present The Night Sky Show, described as an epic journey across the cosmos from our ‘celestial backyard’.

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9 Nov 2024

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ABC – An Intimate Evening With Martin Fry

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Music

Chester

A Look At Life And A Look Of Live
The hits earned their place in pop history. From Poison Arrow to The Look Of Love, from All Of My Heart, and Be Near Me, to When Smokey Sings, ABC were the band that redefined glamour and cool. Led by the…

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9 Nov 2024

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An Audience with Mark and Lard

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Show / Display

Warrington

A well-loved BBC broadcasting duo who used to host the revered Breakfast Show slot on Radio 1 are heading to Warrington as part of a reunion tour.

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10 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -

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Step into Christmas

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Performance

Crewe

Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year.

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12 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -

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The Little Mermaid

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Pantomime/Christmas Performance

Runcorn

Featuring an Oscar winning score with classic songs such as Under the Sea, Kiss the Girl and Part of Your World, this is the perfect family show to start your festive season.

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12 Nov 2024to16 Nov 2024Various Opening Times

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Jimmy Carr

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Event

Cultural Quarter, Warrington

We'd say he's back but this relentlessly hard touring comedian never really goes away does he?

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15 Nov 2024Open 19:00 -
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15 Nov 2024Open 21:30 -

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