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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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 202431 Dec 2024
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
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 202431 Dec 2024

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Royal Opera Live: Message in a Bottle (Screening)

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Chester

Message In A Bottle, the acclaimed dance theatre production by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, set to the music of Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, has been filmed for cinema release in partnership with Sadler’s Wells and Universal…

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30 May 2024Open 19:20 -

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Northern Chamber Orchestra at StoryHouse - Peter and The Wolf

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Chester

A fun and educational concert for all the family!

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2 June 2024Open 15:00 -

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Desperate Scousewives

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Runcorn

Lynne Fitzgerald returns with her hilarious hit comedy. The tale of our ordinary woman living in the back streets of Liverpool.

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4 June 2024to5 June 2024

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Royal Opera House Live: Andrea Chenier (Screening)

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Chester

Jonas Kaufmann headlines David McVicar’s spectacular staging of Giordano’s epic historical drama, conducted by long-time collaborator Antonio Pappano.
At a glittering party in 18th-century Paris, the poet Andréa Chenier delivers an impassioned…

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11 June 2024Open 19:15 -

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Liverpool Legends: An Audience with John Barnes and Peter Beardsley

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Chester

The Ultimate evening of Liverpool legends with John Barnes and Peter Beardsley on stage together hosted by Jed Stone.
The evening will be full of entertainment and banter as you can well expect, so sit back and enjoy!

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13 June 2024Open 19:30 -

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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

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Chester

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’.

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14 June 2024Open 19:00 -
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14 June 2024Open 21:30 -

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Macbeth: Tragedies Under the Trees Summer Season 2024

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Manor Park, Runcorn

Dark deeds in the dappled woods...starting our double summer of 'Tragedies Under the Trees' with our supernatural, powerful and visceral professional production of Macbeth.
This abridged and accessible version of Shakespeare's chilling play returns…

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21 June 2024

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Murder 57 Presents - Game, Set & Match

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Christleton

Lorna Davis was the shock winner of the latest ATP ranking event, beating her arch rival Sky Sommerville in the final, which Sky did not take well as she was the clear favourite to win

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21 June 2024

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KVN Dance Company: Coppelia

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Chester

See Coppelia as you’ve never seen her before!
Following sold-out performances in London, KVN Dance Company returns with Kevan Allen’s magical reimaging of the beloved classical ballet, Coppelia.

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21 June 2024

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John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

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Chester

The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political earthquake and transformed music for good.
In his spoken word show, I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right, Lydon is touring the UK. He will talk about how he…

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22 June 2024Open 19:30 -

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Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy

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Chester

Brace yourselves sisters - the habit is coming to Storyhouse!
The brand new production of the Broadway and UK award-winning musical is coming to Storyhouse, direct from the West End!

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24 June 2024to29 June 2024Various Opening Times

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Scarlett Harlett: Live & Untucked

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Runcorn

Scarlett Harlett is the cockney princess from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 3. Back by popular demand following a successful panto run, she brings her one woman drag show to the Brindley Theatre this Summer!

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26 June 2024

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The Not So Big Bad Wolf - Outdoor Theatre at National Trust Quarry Bank

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Styal

Join Wrongsemble theatre company as they reveal the truth behind fairy tales' most infamous villain - The Big Bad Wolf.

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29 June 2024Open 14:00 - 14:50
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29 June 2024Open 16:30 - 17:20

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Hamlet: Tragedies Under the Trees Summer Season 2024

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Manor Park, Runcorn

Continuing their summer of 'Tragedies Under the Trees', A Place for Us Theatre in association with Cronton College, proudly presents Hamlet, arguably Shakespeare's most famous play.

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5 July 2024

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Murder 57 Presents - Midsummer Murder

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Christleton

A strange circle of stones has been found on land belonging to Killinton resident, Amos Wheatley.

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12 July 2024

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D&S Productions present Ghost: The Musical

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For the first time community theatre company, D&S Productions, are bringing their own magical production of Ghost: The Musical to Storyhouse!
Adapted from the hit film by the Academy Award-winning screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin, Ghost:The Musical…

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17 July 2024Open 19:30 -
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18 July 2024Open 19:30 -
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19 July 2024Open 19:30 -
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Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2024

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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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19 July 2024to31 Aug 2024

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27 July 2024to22 Aug 2024

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9 Aug 2024to1 Sept 2024

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An Evening with the Cast of Quadrophenia

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Palmyra Square South, Warrington

Phil Daniels (Jimmy), Leslie Ash (Steph), Mark Wingett (Dave), Trevor Laird (Ferdy) and Daniel Peacock (Danny) will be sharing their experiences and behind-the-scenes stories of making the hit film and there will also be a Q&A and the chance for…

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19 July 2024

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The Ronnie Scotts’ All Stars Present The Ronnie Scott’s Story

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Chester

Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club return to Storyhouse with a stunning new collection of music, narration and projected archive images and footage, celebrating Ronnie Scott’s ‘Soho Songbook’.

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25 July 2024Open 19:30 -

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Great Expectations - Outdoor theatre at National Trust Quarry Bank

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Styal

Join us on Pip's journey to discover the true nature of his 'Great Expectations' brought to you by Quantum theatre.

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1 Aug 2024Open 18:30 - 20:30

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