Theatres - 28/11/08

Nov 28 2008 by Michael Green, Flintshire Chronicle

STARTING NEXT WEEK

GREAT EXPECTATIONS (Library Theatre, St Peter’s Square, Manchester, November 29-January 17)

CHARLES Dickens’ classic novel has been adapted for the stage by Neil Bartlett as the festive offering at the Library. Visit www.librarytheatre.com or ring 0161 236 7110

STOMP (Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent, December 2-6)

THE award winning sensation continues to wow audiences with its unique combination of theatre, dance, comedy and percussion. Stomp finds beauty and music in the mundane – from boots and bins to zippo lighters and plumbers’ plungers.Visit www.regenttheatre.co.uk or ring 0870 060 6649

TOSCA/LA BOHEME/CARMEN (Empire Theatre, Lime Street, Liverpool, December 4-6)

ELLEN Kent presents the Chisinau National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus in three traditional productions, performed in an amphitheatre setting. Puccini’s Tosca can be seen on December 4, Puccini’s La Boheme on December 5 and Bizet’s Carmen on December 6. Visit www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk or ring 0844 847 2525

UNCLE ERIC’S CHRISTMAS PANTO (New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, December 2-13)

THE New Vic is celebrating ten years of the Uncle Eric phenomenon with the ultimate Christmas party. Join in with comedy and fabulous hand-clapping, foot-stomping, aisle-dancing 60s music. Visit www.newvictheatre.org.uk or ring 01782 717962

THE WIZARD OF OZ (The Lowry, Salford Quays, November 29-January 4)

JUDY Garland’s daughter Lorna Luft heads the cast of Pelé Productions’ stage version of the classic MGM musical which features all the famous songs and characters.Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 787 5793

WHAT’S STILL SHOWING & WHERE

ARABIAN NIGHTS (New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, November 22-January 17)

A CLEVER young bride turns to the art of storytelling to save her life as the New Vic presents its festive show. Visit www.newvictheatre.org.uk or ring 01782 717962

BLOOD WEDDING (Playhouse Theatre, Williamson Square, Liverpool, November 25-29)

A CLASSIC masterpiece by Federico Garcia Lorca that tells the true story of a bride who must decide between the lover she desires and the one society requires. One of the most innovative and powerful plays of the 20th century is brought to Liverpool by Cut to The Chase Productions. Visit www.everymanplayhouse.com or ring 0151 709 4776

CINDERELLA – THE PANTO WITH SOUL (Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold, November 21-January 24)

IT’S that time of the year again when the Mold venue’s ever popular rock ‘n’ roll panto takes to the stage. Peter Rowe and Alan Ellis promise another fun-filled extravaganza to match their past hits like Jack and The Beanstalk and Beauty and the Beast. Visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk or ring 0845 330 3565.

THE DRAWER BOY (Emlyn Williams Theatre, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold, November 7-29)

A YOUNG actor arrives at a small farm where he meets two middle-aged farmers with a moving story. When he decides to incorporate that story into a play, all their lives are transformed as buried secrets of love and tragedy are powerfully revealed. Visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk or ring 0845 330 3565

ENGLAND (The Lowry, Salford Quays, November 27-28)

THE first theatrical production to be performed in the galleries at The Lowry. Staged within the Pop-up exhibition, the audience will experience a new way of looking at the art while enjoying an arresting story unfold around them.Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 787 5793

FIREFLIES (The Lowry, Salford Quays, November 14-29)

SOBER new multi-media production from writer Kevin Fegan, directed by Noreen Kershaw of Shameless fame. It tells the stories of Leigh and Nelson, two characters in a crisis on a Salford housing estate. Visit www.thelowry.com or ring 0870 787 5788

FLASHDANCE (Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent, November 24-29)

THE 80s movie is transformed into a stage musical featuring choreography by Arlene Phillips and a cast headed by Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Bernie Nolan and Bruno Langley. Visit www.regenttheatre.co.uk or ring 0870 060 6649

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester, November 24-29)

CRAIG Chalmers, a finalist in BBC 1’s Any Dream Will Do, gets to play Joseph after all in Bill Kenwright’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s hit musical based on the Biblical tale. Visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk or ring 0870 606 3536