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February

PICKWICK - The Musical

Starring Sir Harry Secombe and Ruth Madoc. A superb musical with an all-singing all-dancing, cast, bringing all the marvellous Pickwickian characters to life. "A Dickens of a Night Out" Lancs Eve Post

At the Opera House: Mon-Sat @ 7.30pm, Wed and Sat @ 2.30pm £6.00-£23.50. Until 3 February

ALADDIN

Starring Billy Pearce and Roy Barraclough."… The best Christmas show in town" Men. "… an Overwhelming triumph" Chester Chronicle. A magic carpet ride of fun for all the family! Britain's No. 1 panto

At the Palace Theatre: Performance Times vary.£6.00-£14.50. Until 17 February

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - ON ICE

With original music by Roberto Danova and featruing 23 of Russia's top skaters, this breath-taking classic is "a complete theatrical experience" Sunderland Echo and will delight audiences of all ages.

At the Opera House: Tues-Sat @ 7.30pm, Wed and Sat @ 2.30pm. £5.00-£19.50

TUTTI FRUTTI

Tutti Frutti is a high octane Rock 'n' Roll comic strip crammed with laughter and music. Features 20 of the greatest numbers ever written - all performed by the most talented entertainers this side of 1956!

At the Opera House: Mon-Thurs @ 7.30pm, Fri @ 5.45pm and 9pm , Sat @ 5pm and 8.30pm. £7.50-£17.50. Monday 12-Saturday 17 February

CINDERELLA

English National Ballet. A traditional production with exciting new choreography and full orchestra.

At the Palace Theatre: Mon-Sat @ 7.30pm, Wed and Sat @ 2.30pm. £5.00-£29.50. Monday 19 - Saturday 24 February

THE ROY ORBISON STORY - Only the Lonely

Direct from the London's West End, relish Roy Orbison once again in a great Rock 'n' Roll revival, includes the songs 'Pretty Woman', 'Crying' , 'It's Over' and 'Blue Bayou'.

At the Opera House: Tues-Thurs @ 7.30pm, Fri and Sat @ 6pm and 9pm. £5.50-£17.50. Tuesday 20 - Saturday 24 February


March

PASSION

Starring Michael Ball. Stephen Sonheim's brand new musical, prior to the West End Winner of three Tony Awards

At the Palace Theatre: Tues-Sat @ 7.30pm, Thurs and Sat @ 2.30pm. £7.00-£27.50. Tuesday 27 February - Saturday 2 March

MORE ADVENTURES OF NODDY

Noddy, Big Ears, Mr Plod and all their freinds are having some problems down at Noah's Ark - Sly, the naughty goblin is up to his old tricks again! Treat the family to a great day out with Noddy.

At the Opera House: Wed and Thurs @ 11am and 2pm, Fri @ 2pm and 6pm, Sat @ 11am , 2pm and 6pm. £6,£7,£8. Wednesday 28 February - Saturday 2 March

OPERA NORTH

La Boheme - Puccini's great opera. "I cannot recall a truer or more affecting boheme" - The Times

Love Life - Orchestra and Chorus join forces with tap dancers, acrobats and magicians - the Broadway musical at its best.

Luisa Miller - Verdi's moving love affair.

At the Palace Theatre: Tues-Sat @ 7.15pm. £7.00-£37.00. Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 March

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Starring Darren Day ('Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'), this is set to be another superb Dickensian musical from the Producers of the phenomenally successful musical, Scrooge and Pickwick. Don't miss it! Free tickets to be won!

At the Opera House: Mon-Sat @ 7.30pm, Wed and Sat @ 2.30pm. £10.00 £23.50. Wednesday 6 - Saturday 23 March

THE OFFICIAL TRIBUTE TO - THE BLUES BROTHERS

Prepare to party! "You're in for one of the best nights of your life" - Sunday People

At the Palace Theatre: Mon-Thurs @ 7.30pm, Fri and Sat @ 6pm and 8.45pm. £6.00-£16.00. Monday 11 - Saturday 16 March

PATSY CLINE

A Musical Tribute. Starring Sandy Kelly and George Hamilton IV. This musical features a glittering array of songs, including 'Crazy', 'Sweet Dreams' and 'Walking After Midnight' among others.

At the Palace Theatre: Mon-Sat @ 7.30pm, Thurs and Sat @ 2.30pm. £6.50-£15.00. Monday 18 - Saturday 23 March

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Featuring the Russian all Stars. An original musical ice ballet, this £3m production will be performed by 26 of the world's greatest ice skaters. Music and lyrics have been exclusively written by David Essex.

At the Palace Theatre: Wed-Sun @ 7.30pm, Fri and Sat @ 6pm and 9pm. £5.50-£19.50. Wednesday 27 - Sunday 31 March

WHAT A FEELING

The Rock and Pop Musicals in Concert. Scintillating Sexy and Hot! Great hits from West End smashes and Hollywood blockbusters, performed by International Superstats Irene Cara and Sonia, Featuring 'Fame', Hopelessly Devoted To You' and 'Flashdance…What A Feeling!'.

At the Opera House: Wed and Thurs @ 7.30pm, Fri and Sat @ 6pm and 9pm. £7.50-£17.50. Wednesday 27 - Saturday 30 March


April

SWAN LAKE

An Adventures in Motion Pictures presentation. Matthew Bourne's original and contemporary version of Tchaikovsky's best-loved ballet "Some of the best performances you will ever see on a ballet stage" - The Times. "Gleams with wit and passion" - The Independant.

At the Palace Theatre: Tues-Sat @ 7.30pm, Thurs and Sat @ 2.30pm. £4.00-£25.50. Tuesday 2 - Saturday 6 April

CHESS

This blockbusting spectacle, written by Tim Rice and ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, tells the story of love and passion and the power struggle between East and West, all played out on a chess board.

At the Opera House: Tues-Sat @ 7.30pm, Weds and Sat @ 2.30pm. £7.00-£22.50. Tuesday 9 - Saturday 20 April

THE HOT ICE SHOW

A Combination of breathtaking theatrical effects and spectacular skating. A unique family show featuring skating champions performing to music ranging from Gershwin to Queen and Holst to Chopin.

At the Palace Theatre: Wed @ 7.30pm, Thurs-Sat @ 2.30pm and 7.30pm. £9.00-£16.00. Wednesday 10 - Saturday 13 April

HOT SHOE SHUFFLE

Explosive new tap sensation direct from London's West End. It's a finger snappin' toe tappin' high energy show guaranteed to keep you out of your seat. It's huge, it's happening and it's here.

At the Palace Theatre: Tues-Sat @ 7.30pm, Thurs and Sat @ 2.30. £6.50-£20.50. Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 April

FERRY CROSS THE MERSEY

Starring Gerry Marsden. An exciting new musical celebratting the Merseybeat phenomenon,. Packed with fame, money, love and above all, music!

At the Palace Theatre: Mon-Thurs @ 7.30pm, Fri @ 6pm and 9pm, Sat @ 5pm and 8pm. £7.50-£17.50. Monday 22 - Saturday 27 April

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

"Treat yourself…you won't be disappointed" - Lancs Eve Post. By Jane Austen Featuring Janet Brown as Mrs Bennett, this delightful period comedy follows her daughters in their pursuit of marriage.

At the Palace Theatre: Mon-Sat @ 7.30pm, Thurs and Sat @ 2.30pm. £5.00-£15.50. Monday 29 April - Saturday 4 May


May

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

A Royal National Theatre Production. The award-winning production direct from London. Featuring Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad it will delight children and adults alike. A magical adaptation of an enchanting story. By Kenneth Grahame. Adapted by Alan Bennett.

At the Palace Theatre: Mon-Sat @ 7.30pm, Thurs and Sat @ 2.30pm. £7.50-£19.50. Wednesday 8 - Saturday 18 May

GREASE

Starring Shane Ritchie and Helen Way. London's monster hit now in Manchester! "Fast, furious…thrilling…and fun, fun, fun" - Daily Mirror. Packed with explosive energy, this multi-million pound high octane Rock 'n' Roll party is the most electrifying extravaganza in town. Dance and sing to 'Summer Nights', 'Greased Lightin', 'Sandy'. It'll be the one that you want in '96!.

At the Opera House: Mon-Sat @ 7.30pm, Weds and Sat @ 2.30pm. £6.00 - £27.50. From Thursday 16 May previews from 13 May

COPACABANA

Barry Manilow's smash hit West End musical Starring Michael Praed. Join Stephen, Lola and Rico in the sultry heat of Havana and Copacabana

At the Palace Theatre: Mon-Sat @ 7.30pm, Thurs and Sat @ 2.30pm. £7.00-£25.00. Tuesday 28 May - Saturday 15 June


June

DON QUIXOTE

A Northern Ballet Theatre Presentation. Comedy, romance and tragedy is set against vibrant and evocative Spanish backdrops, "…a ballet for all…a jewel in the company's classical repertoire" - The Yorks Post

At the Palace Theatre: Tues-Sat @ 7.30pm, Thurs @ 2pm, Sat @ 2.30pm. £7.00-£23.00. Tuesday 18 - Saturday 22 June


July

VICTORIA WOOD

Frenzied, frantic and very, very funny. She is guaranteed to bring the house down.

At the Palace Theatre: Mon-Sat @ 8.00pm. £14.50-£18.50. Monday 8 - Saturday 13 July


August

EVITA

The Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice Legend returns! The show follows the life of Eva Peron, superbly portrayed by Marti Webb. Features the well-loved songs 'Don't cry for me Argentina', 'High Flying Adored', 'Oh What a Circus' and 'Another Suitcase in Another Hall'.

At the Palace Theatre: Mon-Sat @ 7.30pm, Thurs and Sat @ 2.30pm. £7.00-£22.50. Tuesday 6 - Saturday 17 August


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