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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Ben Elton – Authentic Stupidity

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Palmyra Square South, Warrington

Following the huge success of Ben Elton’s critically acclaimed sold-out UK tour in 2019, which marked his return to stand up after a 15 year hiatus, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road with a brand new live show –…

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7 Sept 2024

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A Night at the Phoenix - Comedy Dining Experience

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Ellesmere Port

A hilarious interactive parody tribute extravaganza - with a delicious 3 course dinner included in the ticket price!
Be transported back to the iconic Phoenix Club in this laugh-a-minute comedy dining tribute experience!

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13 Sept 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30

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Murder 57 Presents - The Fashion House

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Christleton

It is 1926.
The biggest fashion designer of the decade is organising a fashion show and cat walk at your hotel tonight.

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20 Sept 2024

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Battleaxe

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Palmyra Square South, Warrington

She’s a comedian, presenter, writer, actor and singer. Now Katherine Ryan has another string to her bow – Battleaxe.
The show comes at a particular time in Katherine’s life. She’s recently entered her 40s and is marking the ‘Battleaxe era’ with a…

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26 Sept 2024

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Tom Stade

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Chester

Tom’s funny and today’s funny don’t always see eye to eye, but that’s cool; it’s not Tom’s way to follow the herd. He much prefers to take the path less travelled (some smart guy once said that).

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2 Oct 2024

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Mark Simmons: Quip Off The Mark

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Chester

As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’, and social media phenomenon MARK SIMMONS brings his sell-out tour show ‘Quip Off the Mark’.

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6 Oct 2024

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A Night at the Phoenix - Comedy Dining Experience

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Northwich

A hilarious interactive parody tribute extravaganza - with a delicious 3 course dinner included in the ticket price!
Be transported back to the iconic Phoenix Club in this laugh-a-minute comedy dining tribute experience!

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11 Oct 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30

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Murder 57 Presents - Bart's Billions

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Christleton

Your presence has been personally requested by Mr. Bartholomew Caffrey; reclusive billionaire, as he has an important announcement to make. It is unclear as to what the announcement will be, nor why he has called this event; however, there are…

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11 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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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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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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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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ABC – An Intimate Evening With Martin Fry

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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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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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An Audience with Mark and Lard

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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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Sleeping Beauty

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Chester

The Christmas show you’ve been dreaming of!
Join us for a dreamy Christmas show: Sleeping Beauty at Storyhouse! This Christmas, we invite you to embark on an enchanting journey into the land of dreams with our spellbinding production of Sleeping…

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5 Dec 2024to29 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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Beauty & The Beast

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Crewe

Following the success of Aladdin and Cinderella, Cheshire’s favourite family pantomime returns in 2024 with the family friendly fairy-tale Beauty and the Beast. Produced by the award-winning Imagine Theatre, Beauty and the Beast will have all the…

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13 Dec 2024to5 Jan 2025Various Opening Times

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Murder 57 Presents - Twas the Night Before Christmas

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Christleton

It is Christmas Eve 1987 and you are part of Smartoys staff Christmas party. This year, Fiona Smartley-Price (Smartoy's CEO) has extra cause to celebrate because the company have achieved having the Christmas Number 1 toy in the shops.

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19 Dec 2024

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Austin Powers Murder Mystery Comedy Dining Experience

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Northwich

He's back, baby! In this ultimate parody tribute to everyone's favourite man of mystery!
Become a secret agent and travel back to the swinging 60s for a groovy evening with Austin, Dr Evil, and other zany characters inspired by the classic comedy…

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1 Feb 2025Open 19:00 - 21:30

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Austin Powers Murder Mystery Comedy Dining Experience

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Ellesmere Port

He's back, baby! In this ultimate parody tribute to everyone's favourite man of mystery!
Become a secret agent and travel back to the swinging 60s for a groovy evening with Austin, Dr Evil, and other zany characters inspired by the classic comedy…

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1 Feb 2025Open 19:00 - 21:30

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