ALBERT, 80, BACK ON ROAD AGAIN
Royal Court, Liverpool. This is 80s’ Liverpool. Chrissie, Loggo, George, Dixie and Yosser are used to hard work and providing for their families. But there is no work and there is no money. What are they supposed to do? Work harder, work longer, buy cheaper, spend less? They just need a chance.
May 7-11: The Kite Runner. The Lowry, Salford. Afghanistan is a country on the verge of war and best friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul, the skies are full of colour and the streets are full of the excitement of a kite flying tournament, but no one can foresee the terrible incident that will shatter their lives forever. Audio described and touch tour, May 8; signed, May 11.
May 7: Bonnie and Clyde. Palace Theatre, Manchester. New musical. Two small-town kids became the biggest folk heroes in all America. They craved crime, adventure— and each other.
May 7: Julian Clary.
Manchester.
May 8: Jacqui Dankworth & Charlie Wood. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.
May 8: Sherlock’s Excellent Adventure. Storyhouse, Chester.
May 8: Paul Smith: Pablo.
Pavilion, Rhyl.
May 8: Ed Byrne: Tragdy Plus
Time. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 9: Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 9-11: Showstopper. Playhouse, Whether you fancy Hamilton in a hospital or Sondheim in the Sahara, you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it!
May 9-11: Rumours of Fleetwood Mac. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.
May 9-11: The Sound of Music – Presented by BOST. Empire, Liverpool. Musical. Timeless story of growth and hope amidst the horrors of World War II. A highspirited, young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, facing danger and conspiracy as the Nazis gain power in an uncertain Austria.
May 9: Michael starring Ben. The
Brindley, Runcorn. Tribute show.
May 9: The Searchers: Thank You Tour. Pavilion, Rhyl.
May 9: An Evening of Burlesque. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
May 9: Ed Byrne – Tragedy Plus
Time. Lyceum, Crewe.
May 9: Johannes Radebe:
House of JoJo. Opera House,
Manchester.
May 9: Most Haunted with Yvette Fielding. Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
May 10-12: Dante or Die: Kiss Marry Kill. The Lowry, Salford.
May 10: The Searchers – Thank You
Tour. Lyceum, Crewe.
May 10: Ultimate Eagles.
New Brighton.
May 10: The Story of Soul. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
May 10: Whitney – Queen of the Night. Opera House, Manchester.
Opera House,
Floral Pavilion,
Venue Cymru, Llandudno..
Venue Cymru, Llandudno. George Michael tribute show.
May 11: Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox. Opera House, Manchester. New York City’s pop-jazz sensation.
May 11: Cinderella and the Two
Ugly Sisters: The Adult
Patomime. Theatre Royal, St
Helens.
May 11: Totally Tina. Lyceum, Crewe.
May 11: Showaddywaddy. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton.
May 12: Video Games in Concert. Liverpool.
May 12: Rat Pack Live.
Liverpool.
May 12: This is Elvis. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Ben Portsmouth in the King’s shoes.
May 12: Count Arthur Strong … And It’s Goodnight From Him. Lyceum, Crewe.
May 12: Dionne Warwick – Don’t Make Me Over. The Lowry, Salford.
May 12: Luther Live. Regent Theatre, Stoke. Tribute show.
Salford.
Empire,
Philharmonic Hall,
The Lowry,
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Based on the BBC TV series, a new play following five supermarket workers whose lottery numbers come in.
May 14-18: Drop the Dead
Donkey. Everyman, Liverpool.
BREAKING NEWS: 30 years since the launch of the trailblazing, smash-hit TV series, the Globelink News team are back, and now live on stage for the very first time. Starring the original cast members Susannah Doyle, Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle, Stephen Tompkinson and Victoria Wicks.
The Brindley, Runcorn. The dark love story of Christine, who becomes the obsession of a masked musical genius living beneath the Paris Opera House.
Grand Theatre, Blackpool. Joe Orton’s final manic farce.
The Lowry, Salford.
Palace Theatre, Manchester. May 15: Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush. Lyceum, Crewe.
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.May 17: Sensational 60s Experience. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.
Empire, Liverpool. Kevin Keegan, Ian Callaghan and Alan Kennedy recall the good times.
Philharmonic Hall,
Liverpool.
May 16-19: Awful Auntie.
Llandudno.
May 16-19: Madagascar The Musical. Regent Theatre, Stoke. Relaxed performance, May 19.
May 16: Frank Skinner – 30 Years of Dirt. The Lowry, Salford.
May 16: Genesis Connected.
Theatre Royal, St Helens. Tribute show.
May 16: Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers. Lyceum, Crewe.
May 17-19 The Syndicate. The Lowry, Salford. New stage play based on the TV series that follows five supermarket employees whose lottery syndicate numbers come in, just as their jobs and livelihoods are under threat. Will a share of the £18m jackpot make their dreams come true? Audio described/touch tour, May 17; signed May 18.
May 17-18: Rhod Gilbert & The
Giant Grapefruit. Empire, Liverpool.
May 17: The Bootleg Rock Show. Theatre Royal, St Helens.
May 17: Sensational 60s Experience. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.
May 17: Gordon Giltrap & John Etheridge. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool. The top guitarists join forces.
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Spandau Ballet tribute show.
May 17: Mama Africa. Storyhouse, Chester.
May 18: Richard Marx.
Liverpool.
May 18: Paul Smith – Pablo.
Lyceum, Crewe.
May 18: Rush – A Joyous
Jamaican Journey. Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Musical telling the story of the Windrush Generation and how reggae music took the world by storm.
Floral Pavilion, New
Brighton.
Theatre, Blackpool.
The Lowry, Salford.
Liverpool. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales.
The Lowry, Salford. Signed, May 22; audio described, May 23.
Blackpool.
Empire, Liverpool.
Venue Cymru,
Philharmonic Hall,
Grand
Grand Theatre,
Palace Theatre, Manchester. Musical following the adventurous Aladdin as he embarks on a journey to win the heart of Princess Jasmine and defeat the wicked Jafar. With the help of his genie, Aladdin navigates the streets of Agrabah and discovers there’s more to life than just material wealth. Relaxed performance, Jul 4.
Lyceum, Crewe. Over four decades ago, rural West Wales was at the centre of the greatest drug bust in history.