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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Buble by Candlelight

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Runcorn

Get ready to be transported into the mesmerizing world of the legendary Michael Bublé with the UK’s number 1 tribute artist, Josh Hindle, and his sensational live swing band.

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22 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -

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Uncle Holly: A Ghost Story for Christmas

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Runcorn

An original ghost story for Christmas, written in the Victorian vein, featuring the malevolent spectre of Synderford, Uncle Holly.

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22 Nov 2024

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An Evening of Burlesque

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Cultural Quarter, Warrington

Ready to get a little hot under the collar? Scintillating, sultry, sassy and full of star appeal, warm up with us next November when the UK's longest running burlesque show returns to bring together a bounty of beautiful and talented performers at…

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22 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -

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Swan Lake

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Pantomime/Christmas Performance

Crewe

Swan Lake – The greatest of all romantic ballets

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24 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -

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Christmas Crooners

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Pantomime/Christmas Performance

Crewe

A romantic Christmas special.

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25 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -

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Vicars Crossing

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Vicars Cross, Chester

A light-hearted verbatim theatre tribute to the community.

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30 Nov 2024to1 Dec 2024Open 07:00 - 08:20

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Aladdin

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Runcorn

Our fantastic festive pantomime is presented by New Pantomime Productions. Starring Amanda Lovett from the hit TV show The Traitors as The Empress, Rebecca Lake as Yasmin, Matt Dallen as Wishee, Alexander J Smith as Abanazar and Sean Luckham as…

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5 Dec 2024to5 Jan 2025

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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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Murder Mystery Night

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Weston, Crewe

A Night to Die for at The White Lion Weston

The White Lion Weston are set to host an exclusive Christmas Murder Mystery event on Saturday 7th of December, including a three-course dinner and a performance of 'The Knife Before Christmas', written…

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7 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00

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Dear Santa

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Chester

Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah, but he doesn’t get it right straight away! With the help of his cheeky Elf, he finally settles on something ‘perfect’, just in time for Christmas Eve.

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9 Dec 2024to15 Dec 2024

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Christmas Flicks: It's a Wonderful Life

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Chester

Christmas Flicks at Storyhouse: festive classic films on the big screen in The Kitchen.

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12 Dec 2024Open 19:30 -
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22 Dec 2024Open 17:00 -

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Beauty and the Beast

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Crewe

Come and join us for the most magical pantomime in Cheshire this Christmas, Beauty and the Beast.

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13 Dec 2024to5 Jan 2025Various Opening Times

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'The Snowman' Narrated by Father Christmas with Music from The Liverpool String Quartet

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Manor Park, Runcorn

Join us for a heart warming evening as the Liverpool String Quartet brings Howard Blake's enchanting score to life. Narrated by the jolly Father Christmas himself, experience the magic of The Snowman like never before. Let the beautiful melodies…

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13 Dec 2024

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A Christmas Cracker

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Runcorn

Following last year’s sell-out performances of Santa’s Christmas Wish, Honalee Media are delighted to present their next hit Santa Show this Christmas…

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13 Dec 2024to17 Dec 2024

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Winter theatre - JACK!

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Pantomime/Christmas Performance

Wilmslow

Little Seeds Music presents a new musical for families featuring 'Jack' tales from the beanstalk and beyond!

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14 Dec 2024Open 12:30 - 15:30

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Festive Christmas Carol Sunday Lunch

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Food & Drink

Chester

Experience the cherished British tradition of a Festive Sunday Lunch, complete with all the trimmings.
Enjoy half a bottle of wine as you sit back, relax, and delight in a festive carol performance from the local Chester bach singers choir!
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15 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 16:00

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The Upside Down Pantomime

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Chester

Hold onto your knickers, darlings, because The Upside Down Cabaret is bringing you a pantomime like no other this Christmas season! Presenting... DICK! (Whittington) – A Big Gay Pantomime for Adults!
Written by the sauciest queen of them all, Miss…

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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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A Christmas Carol

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Runcorn

Award winning actor Craig Cowdroy, presents his one man show. A powerful, humorous and emotional adaptation of Charles Dickens timeless tale.

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20 Dec 2024to21 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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Panto - Cinderella

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Cultural Quarter, Warrington

Perhaps the best loved of all pantomimes, Cinderella promises a truly magical story for the whole family with all the laughter, music and mayhem our pantos have become renowned for.

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