Lyceum Theatre Summer Brochure 2023

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Welcome to the Lyceum’s brochure, full of thrilling shows for our Autumn season, and taking us right through to our spectacular family pantomime, Cinderella Highlight of the season includes PORNO, picking up the story 15 years after Trainspotting. Thunder Road bring us the chilling Shock Horror – a haunting tale which is sure to have you on the edge of your seat. We also welcome the London Film Music Orchestra performing the well-loved music of Frank Williams and Hans Zimmer. Our Studio programme this season has something for everyone, kicking off with Better Days – a nostalgic look at the Acid House scene of the 90s. With plenty of comedy, music and family entertainment as well, we look forward to welcoming you to the Lyceum soon.

Rhys Hopkin – Theatre Director

were storming up the charts, skateboarding was the latest craze and Angela Rippon danced with Morecambe and Wise. And at Hampstead Theatre in London, Mike Leigh and his cast were putting the finishing touches to Abigail’s Party, the ferocious black comedy and landmark of twentieth century theatre.

In her suburban living room, Beverly prepares for the arrival of her guests. She and husband Laurence will play host to neighbours Angela, Tony and Sue. As the alcohol flows and the ‘nibbles’ are handed around, Mike Leigh’s ruthless, achingly funny examination of 1970s British life begins.

Presented by London Classic Theatre.

‘UNFORGETTABLY HILARIOUS’

THE SCOTSMAN

FRI 28 – SUN 30 JUL

7.30PM

SAT MAT 2.30 PM

TICKETS FROM £ 19

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SPLASHTEST DUMMIES

MON 31 JUL 1.30PM & 4.30PM

TICKETS FROM £16

The SplashTest Dummies are off on an exciting adventure of oceanic proportions!

With a brilliant array of catchyour-breath stunt work, dazzling acrobatics, dexterous juggling and side-splitting, slapstick comedy, the Dummies are ready to roll out their beach towels and spring into an exciting hour of circus-filled hilarity for the whole family.

MILKSHAKE LIVE!

FRI 4 AUG 12PM & 3.30PM | TICKETS FROM £18

Join Paddington, Daisy & Ollie, Milo, Noddy, Pip and Posy, Blue’s Clues & You! and of course Milkshake! Monkey for an unforgettable family time at Milkshake Monkey’s Musical.

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HIGHLIGHTS

JOE PASQUALE

THE NEW NORMAL: 40 YEARS OF CACK

WED 2 AUG 8pm | TICKETS £27

J oe Pasquale has been showing off on-stage for 40 years and he’s bringing his favourite things for another airing to show that things have never been normal…

COLDPLACE

A TRIBUTE TO COLDPLAY

THU 17 AUG 7.30PM | TICKETS £26.50

Coldplace, who have been hailed as one of the worlds leading tributes to the iconic Coldplay, have over 20 years experience under their belt. They will be exploding onto the stage with all the favourite Coldplay hits, accompanied by a laser show and more.

JURASSIC EARTH

SUN 20 AUG 12PM & 3PM | TICKETS £24

Come face-to-face with a T Rex, a big-hearted Brontosaurus, a tricky Triceratops, vicious Velociraptors and more in this fantastic live show.

HIGHLIGHTS

SARAH & DUCK’S BIG TOP BIRTHDAY

THU 31 AUG 1.30PM & 4.30PM FRI 1 SEP 10.30AM & 1.30PM | TICKETS £15

Packed full of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday promises to be a celebration for the whole family!

LYCEUM GHOST HUNT

FRI 1 SEP 9PM | TICKETS £32.50

INCLUDES DRINK ON ARRIVAL

Explore Crewe’s historic Lyceum Theatre, as seen on Most Haunted, with The Occult Hauntings. You’ll have an all-access investigation of the venue until the early hours to search for signs of the paranormal - if you dare.

Not suitable for under-18s, includes areas with no step-free access.

FASTLOVE

SAT 2 SEP 7.30PM | TICKETS £32

Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration! Now touring in 18 countries, selling over 250,000 tickets worldwide. Join us for one very special night. Playing all the hits: Wake Me Up, Too Funky, Father Figure, Freedom, Faith, Knew You Were Waiting, Careless Whisper and many more.

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

THU 7 SEP 7.30PM | TICKETS £37.50

The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with a brand-new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

THE DRIFTERS

WED 13 SEP 7.30PM | TICKETS £34.50

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night at the Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin’ In The Back Row and many more!

COMEDY IN THE ATTIC

FRI 8 SEP 8PM | STUDIO

TICKETS £12

This month’s comedy crackers are Alexander Bennett , Daman Bamrah, Kate Martin and topped off with pun based magical mayhem of El Baldhiniho!

CARL HUTCHINSON

WATCH TILL THE END

THU 14 SEP 7.30PM | TICKETS £19

The Geordie comedian returns with his best show yet; full of unexpected punchlines and occasional slapstick –prepare to be dazzled!

HIGHLIGHTS

A COUNTRY NIGHT IN NASHVILLE

FRI 15 SEP 7.30PM | TICKETS £29

A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville. From Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves, don’t miss this incredible celebration of the very best of country music.

THE BENCH A TALE FROM PARADISE HEIGHTS

SAT 16 - SUN 17 SEP 7.30PM, SUN MAT 2.30PM | TICKETS £20

A new comedy of love, life and loss by writer & director Joe O’Byrne (The Haunting of Blaine Manor). It’s just a bench in the park, the one by the war memorial. Colourful characters from all walks of life sat here, at least once. Before the end of the year one of them will be murdered here.

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HELEN FORRESTER’S

BY THE WATERS OF LIVERPOOL

‘An absolute must-see!’ Writebase

BY THE WATERS OF LIVERPOOL

MON 18 - TUE 19 SEP 7.30PM | TICKETS FROM £26

Set in the 1930s after Helen’s father went bankrupt, her family were forced to leave behind the nannies, servants and middle-class life in the South West of England. The Forresters chose Liverpool as the place to re-build their shattered lives. They were in for a terrible shock.

THE GREATEST MAGICIAN

WED 20 SEP 7.30PM | TICKETS £28.25

New magic show by the magician famous for jamming the BBC switchboards after he correctly predicted the lottery. This five-star magic show will leave you aching from laughter and dizzy in disbelief.

TOM ROBERTS JOE GILL EMMA MULLIGAN

HIGHLIGHTS

EMERALD STORM

THU 21 SEP 7.30PM | TICKETS £34

Irish dance is reborn in a new show co-written and choreographed by tap dancer and Hollywood star Adam Garcia . Feel the immense power and thunderous rhythms as Irish Dance and Modern Tap. Combine to soar into the 21st century!

FANNY GALORE’S

BIG BINGO PARTY

SAT 23 SEP 7PM | TICKETS £25

Get those dabbers ready for a fun game with table-top snacks, bubbles (non-alcoholic options available)

bingo and of course your hostesswith-the-mostest Fanny Galore

Eyes down for a full house!

DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS?

FRI 22 SEP 7.30PM | TICKETS £31.50

Theatres all have stories to tell when the lights go out. And they all have a ghost. Settle in for this mystery thriller as our ‘paranormal experts’ investigate tales of murder and intrigue. 12+

THE SERIAL KILLER NEXT DOOR

WITH EMMA KENNY

SUN 24 SEP 7.30PM | TICKETS £30.50

Victimology specialist, psychological therapist and crime commentator Emma Kenny explores what creates a serial killer, and could anything have prevented their acts?

SAT 23 SEP 7.30pm

TICKETS FROM £24.50

Grab your pals for a hilarious night out about the wild ride down the road to matrimony. Becky is the overly loyal Maid-of-Honour whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Sarah on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. Things go awry as competition between Becky and Sarah’s new BFF (best friend forever) Tiffany (she’s so gorgeous you would just hate her) over who is the bride’s best friend, threatens to upend the wedding planning that has been in the making since primary school. Prepare yourselves for dance-offs/ sing-offs and eventually shout-offs at the “Hen do of the year”… held in a caravan!!

DREAMBOYS NO STRINGS ATTACHED

WED 27 SEP 8PM | TICKETS FROM £29

Featuring movie-quality stage sets, double the dance moves, and more skin on show than ever before, don’t miss the ultimate night of carefree fun. Whether you’re a Dreamboys virgin or a dedicated Dreamer, age 19 or 90, liberated guilt-free fun is the number one priority.

HIGHLIGHTS

AXEL BLAKE IN STYLE

THU 28 SEP 8PM | TICKETS £24.25

Britain’s Got Talent 2022 winner Axel Blake is heading out on the road with his show In Style. Fresh from appearing on the 2022 edition of the Royal Variety Show he is on the road with his first ever national tour.

BOWIE LIVE

SAT 30 SEP 8PM | TICKETS £30.75

Stunningly accurate live performances of Bowie’s greatest records are performed by a razor-sharp band led by the eerily authentic presence of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Starman himself, transporting you back through space and time to the late 70s and early 00s.

THE BEST OF HANS ZIMMER & JOHN WILLIAMS BY MOONLIGHT

SUN 1 OCT 4PM & 6.30PM | TICKETS FROM £35

Cinema’s most magical music performed by The London Film Music Orchestra, under a mesmerising giant moon. 80 jam-packed minutes of cinema’s most iconic music, including the music from: Star Wars, Gladiator, Pirates of The Caribbean, Harry Potter, Inception, The Dark Knight & more!

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HIGHLIGHTS

ANTIQUES AND A LITTLE BIT OF NONSENSE

MON 2 OCT 7.30PM | TICKETS £29

An evening with four of the country’s favourite television personalities from the world of antiques. Charlie Ross, Christina Trevanion, Charles Hanson and Phil Serrell will entertain you with tales from the saleroom, television and beyond.

JEN BRISTER

THE OPTIMIST

TUE 3 OCT 8PM | TICKETS £21.25

Jen is no good in a crisis. Has the pandemic changed her for the better or is she the same old pessimistic naysayer she’s always been?

ADAM ROWE

WHAT’S WRONG WITH ME?

SAT 7 OCT 8PM | TICKETS £27

Host of the global smash-hit podcast

Have A Word & star of Live At The Apollo, Adam’s spent a bit of time self-reflecting and he’s come to the conclusion that there’s something wrong with him, although for a hypochondriac, that’s not exactly news.

ABBAMANIA

SUN 8 OCT 7.30PM | TICKETS £31.50

Dust off your platforms and put on your flares for an unforgettable evening with Europe’s leading ABBA tribute. A sensational two-hour show featuring record-breaking and timeless hits, from Waterloo to Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Fernando and Chiquitita.

RUBY WAX

I’M NOT AS WELL AS I THOUGHT I WAS

FRI 13 OCT 7.30PM | TICKETS £29.50

Ruby returns on stage for her first ever one-woman show, following her critically acclaimed, sell out tour, How To Be Human. See her in the rawest, darkest and funniest stage show yet.

SOPHIE MCCARTNEY

TIRED AND TESTED

THU 12 OCT 8PM

TICKETS FROM £22.75

From perky tits, to killing nits, join award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney as she ventures into the perilous world of parenthood in this rollicking new stand-up show set to test pelvic floor muscles to the max(i) pad.

COMEDY IN THE ATTIC

FRI 13 OCT 8PM | STUDIO

TICKETS £12

Friday the 13th – unlucky for some, but not for you with more comedy gold from Jack Gleadow, Tadiwa Mahlunge, Kathryn Mather and all held together by your host and compere Matt Stellingwerf!

Fifteen years after TRAINSPOTTING, what has become of Renton, Sickboy, Begbie & Spud? Disturbing, shocking & extremely funny. Contains swearing, sexual language, drug use and even more swearing. As if you'd expect anything else...

A WORLD PREMIERE full length stage adaptation that earned rave reviews from audiences and critics at the Edinburgh Fringe during a sell-out run of the condensed script.

‘IT’S DIFFICULT TO IMAGINE ANYONE BUT ROBERT CARLYLE TAKING ON THE ROLE OF PSYCHOPATH BEGBIE BUT CHRIS GAVIN IS A WORTHY SUCCESSOR’ NATALIE O’DONOGHUE - BROADWAY WORLD

★★★★

FRI 6 OCT 8PM

TICKETS FROM £ 25

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‘COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY BY HOW GREAT IT WAS!’ EDINBURGH LIVE

HIGHLIGHTS

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK

SAT 14 OCT 7.30PM | TICKETS £30

An incredible live concert celebrating one of rock music’s most influential icons, Rod Stewart, taking you on a musical journey that spans six decades!

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

TUE 17 OCT 7.30PM

TICKETS FROM £29.50

Let the world’s leading Rock ‘n’ Roll show take you on a journey through the years. Join us to celebrate the most iconic moments in Comedy, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Pop Culture from the 50s to the 80s.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

SUN 15 OCT 7.30PM | TICKETS £34.50

Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives at What’s Love Got To Do With It ?

Celebrating the music and 60-year career of this incredible rock and soul legend. With a live band, expect a night of high-energy and feel-good rock-and-roll.

JIMEOIN THE CRAIC

WED 18 OCT 7.30PM | TICKETS £22

A hilarious evening of World-Class stand-up from live comedy’s internationally acclaimed Irish master! You’ve seen him on The Royal Variety Performance, Live at the Apollo, Sunday Night at the Palladium or Conan O’Brien but nothing beats seeing Jimeoin live.

SH!T-FACED SHAKESPEARE

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

SAT 21 OCT 7.30PM

TICKETS £28

A classic combination of a hacked-to-bits

Shakespeare script, half a dozen professional actors and a bucket load of booze! Sounds classical to us.

ROCK ON TOMMY AN EVENING WITH TOMMY CANNON

FRI 20 OCT 7.30PM | TICKETS £28

Tommy Cannon played the straight man to the late Bobby Ball as the double act dominated prime-time TV for more than a decade. An actor, singer and comic, Tommy has lived an extraordinary life. Now he’s returning to the stage.

BEN PORTSMOUTH THIS IS ELVIS

SUN 22 OCT 7.30PM

TICKETS FROM £32.50

Bringing a jaw-dropping tribute to The King of Rock and Roll… Ben celebrates the life of an iconic showman - witnessing sell-outs worldwide, prepare to be blown away by a spectacular evening!

BILLY BILLINGHAM MBE ALWAYS A LITTLE FURTHER

MON 23 OCT 7.30PM | TICKETS FROM £33

Billy Billingham MBE QCB is as tough as they come. Chief Instructor on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, Paratrooper, decorated SAS leader, and a bodyguard to Hollywood superstars, Billy has seen extreme combat and gruelling missions aplenty. Spend an extraordinary evening with him.

SPONTANEOUS POTTER

TUE 24 OCT 7.30PM | TICKETS £21.50

Grab your wands and don your house robes. Hilarity ensues as an entirely new Potter adventure is magically improvised on the spot, with live musical accompaniment!

Ages 16+

THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES

THU 26 OCT 7.30PM | TICKETS £30.50

This spectacular guitar-fest journeys through 50 years of iconic hits from the greatest guitar legends including Jimmy Page, Hank Marvin, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Slash and many more.

THE NUTCRACKER

WED 25 OCT 7.30PM | TICKETS £33

After last year’s successful premiere, Crown Ballet returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker. The charming and kind fairy tale is one of the jewels of Tchaikovsky’s repertoire. Prepare to enter a magical new world – the nutcracker in this ballet may be a handsome prince in disguise.

THE SOOTY SHOW

FRI 27 OCT 11AM & 2.30PM

TICKETS FROM £18.50

Celebrating 75 amazing years in show business, Sooty, Sweep and Soo are planning a very special birthday party and you’re all invited. However, in true Sooty style nothing goes to plan!

With buckets of audience participation and gallons of giggles.

LYCEUM GHOST HUNT

FRI 27 OCT 9PM | TICKETS £32.50

INCLUDES DRINK ON ARRIVAL

Explore Crewe’s historic Lyceum Theatre, as seen on Most Haunted, with The Occult Hauntings. You’ll have an all-access investigation of the venue until the early hours to search for signs of the paranormal - if you dare. Not suitable for under-18s, includes areas with no step-free access.

CROWN BALLET PRESENTS

A one man show about the house music revolution of the early 90s

BETTER DAYS

THU 7 SEP 8PM | TICKETS £12.50

Better Days tells the story of Danny, a 19-year-old in a Northern English town in 1990, who stands at the crossroads of football violence and house music. The production takes the audience on a musical journey from 1990 to 1993 as rave and house music crosses into the mainstream and features some of the best music from the era - however there is a deep emotional story at its core that touches on themes of first love, family and masculinity.

THE RED QUEEN AND OTHER MONSTERS

THU 28 – SAT 30 SEP 8PM

TICKETS £12.50

“Stay, dog, for thou shalt hear me” Queen Margaret in Richard III.Settle in and watch some of the most reviled women in classic literature – from infanticidal Medea to fratricidal Goneril –explain themselves or simply revel in their crimes. They’re ambitious, uncompromising and utterly sure of themselves.

ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

SUN 22 OCT 11AM & 2PM | TICKETS £8

WAR OF THE WORLDS (ON A BUDGET)

FRI 20 OCT 8PM | TICKETS £12.50

Step aside HG Wells, take a break Jeff Wayne, go back to your trailer Tom Cruise, Lamphouse is tackling War of the Worlds and they’re doing it…on a budget!

War of Worlds (on a budget) features one actor, a loop pedal, lots of cardboard, many many hats and at least two terrifying (definitely not made out of paper) tripod puppets. Can our hero outrun the aliens, play 25 characters, unwind himself from the microphone cable, stop for a tea break and save the day before it’s too late? Featuring a full soundtrack of brand-new music, it pays homage to HG Wells’ story with a few extra silly additions. War of the Worlds (on a budget) is the musical comedy action adventure we didn’t know we needed!

Drawing on the wealth of peculiar episodes from both Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, Box Tale Soup invite you down the rabbit hole into a timeless world of wondrous fantasy. Carroll’s Wonderland floods onto the stage in a whirl of strange contraptions and curious characters. No matter how young or old, everyone will find their own moment of magic in Wonderland and make it safely home again – the only danger is, you may not want to leave!

Explore the best of new writing, comedy and performance in the Lyceum Studio.

FASCINATING AÏDA

THE 40 TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW!

SAT 28 OCT 7.30PM | TICKETS £30

Britain’s raciest and sassiest musical cabaret trio celebrate 40 years with wickedly hilarious songs old and new.

BRIDGET CHRISTIE

WHO AM I?

WED 1 NOV 8PM | TICKETS £24

Brand new show from the Rose d’Or and South Bank Sky Arts Award winner, star of her own Netflix special, Taskmaster favourite, and BBC Radio 4 series Bridget Christie Minds the Gap and Mortal

ROSS NOBLE JIBBER JABBER JAMBOREE

SUN 29 OCT 8PM | TICKETS £33.50

Ross invites you to join him for an evening of the sort of inspired nonsense that has cemented his place as the supreme master of stream of conscious freewheeling stand up..

LOST IN MUSIC

THU 2 NOV 7.30PM | TICKETS £30

The night out of the year that you need more than ever, is back…and bigger! As we recreate the magical 1970s, get ready to get Lost In Music !

It’s the show that everyone is talking about, so join us on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco.

MICHAEL STARRING BEN

FRI 3 NOV 7.30PM | TICKETS £30

The UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman has honed his routine so perfectly that audiences truly believe they are watching the man himself.

JOHN ROBINS HOWL

SAT 4 NOV 7.30PM | TICKETS £25.50 Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning comedian and ARIA Award-winning broadcaster John Robins embarks on his first stand-up tour since 2019.

PAUL YOUNG BEHIND THE LENS

SUN 5 NOV 7.30PM | TICKETS £34

The No Parlez singer is touring the UK to meet fans, sing hits and tell stories about his incredible career.

BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS

WED 8 NOV 7.30PM | TICKETS £24.25 31 years of rock ‘n’ rolling the world! Starring West End actor-musicians with credits from shows like Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and more, the show rarely pauses for breath. The hits just keep on coming - That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, and much, much more.

NOEL FITZPATRICK

BEYOND SUPERVET

FRI 10 NOV 7.30PM | TICKETS £40.25

Noel Fitzpatrick takes to the stage this autumn as he brings his uplifting and motivating show back on the road, told with passion, humour and raw truth, learned from the thousands of animals he has helped through his career –and the people who have loved them.

THE SONGBOOK OF MARVIN GAYE

THU 9 NOV 7.30PM | TICKETS £29

West End and X Factor star

Nate Simpson performs Marvin Gaye’s biggest hits.

COMEDY IN THE ATTIC

FRI 10 NOV 8PM | STUDIO

TICKETS £12

Remember, remember it’s the 10th of November. November fun-fire-crackers are Hayley Ellis, Ban van Der Velde, Alexander Kealy and Danny Deegan!

MARK SIMMONS QUIP OFF THE MARK

SAT 11 NOV 8PM | TICKETS £21

As seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons brings his brand-new show on the road.

GARETH MALONE

SING-ALONG-A-GARETH-TWO

TUE 14 NOV 7.30PM | TICKETS £34.50

Join Gareth for a joyous evening of song, together with his band and stellar singers, performing a whole new set of songs for the 2023 tour. This feel-good concert will leave you with a song in your heart and a spring in your step.

LUCY BEAUMONT THE TROUBLE AND STRIFE

SUN 12 NOV 8PM | TICKETS £26.50

It’s time for the wife to tour now... Award winning stand up comedian BEFORE she met Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont is going to let loose and let slip on her roller coaster world. Life through the Beaumont lens is more surreal than you could ever imagine.

Experience the “astonishing” Shock Horror, back to excite, unsettle and thrill those brave enough to book following last year’s critically acclaimed, sold-out tour. This “must-see” ghost story combines live performance, illusion, and film to create an “outstanding piece of theatre”, taking audiences on a terrifying journey into childhood nightmares and being afraid in the dark.

Obsessed with finishing his life’s work, a horror fanatic returns home to a haunted cinema. As his mind unravels, painful memories wake from the dead, but something else waits for him... something much worse.

‘ONE HELL OF A SHOW’

YORKSHIRE LIFESTYLE

Age guidance 12+

THU 16 - SAT 18 NOV

7.30PM

TICKETS £ 22

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STEELEYE SPAN

THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR CONTINUES

MON 13 NOV 7.30PM | TICKETS FROM £28

Folk Rock Pioneers, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever. Five decades on and this six-piece line up celebrate over fifty years of this wonderful music playing all the favorite songs and tunes from their long and glittering career.

MARK WATSON SEARCH

WED 15 NOV 8PM | TICKETS £24

Multiple award-winning comedian, Taskmaster star and - now also famous as one-third of YouTube cult sensation No More Jockeys - returns.

TALES FROM ACORN WOOD

TUE 21 NOV 2PM

WED 22 NOV 10.30AM & 1.30PM

TICKETS FROM £16.50

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience.

FANNY GALORE’S BIG BINGO PARTY

SAT 25 NOV 7PM | TICKETS £25

Get those dabbers ready for a fun game with table-top snacks, bubbles (non-alcoholic options available)

bingo and of course your hostess with-the-mostest Fanny Galore Eyes down for a full house!

Written by Joshua King, Simon Paris and Say It Again, Sorry?

When a traditional production of Oscar Wilde’s classic play gets underway, everything seems to be going perfectly to plan… that is, until the lead actor fails to arrive on cue. You might think you know this chaotic story of love, mistaken identity and double-lives, but you have never seen it like this before. Filled with wicked Wildean wit and bursting with Bunburying, join us for a hilarious and unpredictable twist on the world’s favourite comedy classic.

‘GET THIS ON THE WEST END NOW, PLEASE!’ LOST IN THEATRELAND

FRI 24 - SUN 26 NOV 7.30PM

SAT MAT 2.30 PM

TICKETS FROM £ 22.50

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CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS

CRUISIN’ FOR A BLUESIN’ TOUR

THU 30 NOV 7.30PM | TICKETS £29

The boys are ‘Cruisin’ for a Bluesin’! Get ready for a night of R&B, Soul, and Motown, with a few surprises thrown in.

REV RICHARD COLES:

BORDERLINE NATIONAL

TRINKET

SAT 2 DEC 8PM | TICKETS £27.25

Sex, drugs, pop stardom, religious epiphany, love, a dream job, and the madness of grief. Some or all of this may come out as Richard lifts the lid on a life truly and truthfully lived. An intimate evening with a unique national treasure.

TOM SEALS

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

FRI 1 DEC 7.30PM

TICKETS FROM £24.25

Crewe's very own piano man Tom Seals returns to The Lyceum Theatre with a Christmas extravaganza packed full of the finest in jazz, blues and boogiewoogie, plus some special celebrity guests. As seen on Sky TV, at Ronnie Scott’s and Glastonbury.

COMEDY IN THE ATTIC

FRI 8 DEC 8PM | STUDIO

TICKETS £12

We’re rounding off a stellar year of cracking comedy in fine style for the festive season. Seeing out the year for us are Chris Brooker, Mad Ron, Dave Tsonos and Sammy Dobson!

COME AND HAVE A BALL WITH US!

Returning by popular demand! Cinderella stars Crewe’s treasured dame MALCOLM LORD as the Fairy Godmother and the hilarious STE JOHNSTON as Buttons, with further star casting to be announced.

Cinderella is the hilarious family pantomime suitable for all ages, with tons of slapstick comedy and stunning musical numbers that you are guaranteed to be singing for days afterwards. There are magical prices available too, with selected tickets frozen at 2022 prices!

The clock is ticking, so pop on your glad-rags and grab your tickets now to the show that proves that a pair of shoes really can change your life!

‘NOTHING SHORT OF SENSATIONAL!’ (Aladdin 2022, Crewe Nub News)

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YOUTH THEATRE

During Term Time | First Session Free JUNIORS (8 – 13) SAT 10AM – 12PM SENIORS (14 – 18) THU 6 – 8PM

Learn, create, and perform in Crewe’s beautiful Edwardian theatre. You will develop skills in a variety of drama techniques, and get involved in all aspects of theatre, including directing, design and technical elements.

YOUNG AMBASSADORS

EVERY TUE 4.30 – 6.30PM (14 – 18)

Applications are now open to join our oneyear work experience programme, starting

LYCEUM THEATRE CHOIR

EVERY TUE 7 – 9PM (term time)

£5 per session 16+

Come along to our free open session, to see what our fun and sociable choir is all about. Singers of all abilities are welcome, including bass, baritone, and tenor performers. Led by a professional music director, learn singing techniques, and join in with songs from your favourite shows.

where you will learn techniques from industry professional, Debbie Bandara. Each session will give you the hacks to gain stage presence and ooze with confidence, giving you the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals.

FUN PALACE: FAMILY OPEN DAY

SAT 7 OCT 11AM – 3PM Free Entry

The Lyceum is once again throwing open the doors for a Fun Palace this October. The Lyceum’s Young Ambassadors are organising and hosting a community day like no other, where you can explore the theatre, learn new creative skills, and take part in a fun-filled day.

OCTOBER HALF TERM ACTIVITIES

(TUE 23 – SAT 28 OCT)

STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOP

TUE 23 OCT 10AM – 4PM

Ages 8+ | £25

Join us for an introductory stage combat workshop, ran by a fully qualified instructor, participants will learn tried and tested unarmed techniques, to produce convincing punches, slaps, kicks, and falls. They will then create scenes to show back to family and friends at the end of the day.

MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP

WED 24 OCT 10AM-4PM, Ages 8+ | £25

Explore and learn scenes from smash hit musicals from The Addams Family, The Little Shop of Horrors and Wicked with singing, dancing, and acting in this uplifting, fun and highly creative workshop. There will be an informal showing at the end of the day to family and friends.

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN PARTY

SAT 28 OCT 1PM & 3.30PM

Ages 4+ | £6.50 per child (One adult goes free)

Come to the historic Lyceum Theatre for a ghostly gathering in the Studio Theatre! We’ve got plenty of tricks and treats in store from UV face painting and some truly ghoulish games. Be sure to dress to fright as there are prizes to be won for best in sight! A Halloween Party not to be missed!

WHAT’S ON

JULY

28–30 ABIGAIL’S PARTY

31 SPLASH TEST DUMMIES

AUGUST

2 JOE PASQUALE

4 MILKSHAKE LIVE

12–13 ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

17 COLDPLACE

20 JURASSIC EARTH

26–27 SUMMER YOUTH PROJECT OLIVER!

31–1 SARAH AND DUCK

SEPTEMBER

1 GHOST HUNT

2 FASTLOVE

7 THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

7 BETTER DAYS | STUDIO

8 COMEDY IN THE ATTIC | STUDIO

13 THE DRIFTERS

14 CARL HUTCHINSON

15 A COUNTRY NIGHT IN NASHVILLE

16–17 THE BENCH – A TALE FROM PARADISE HEIGHTS

18–19 BY THE WATERS OF LIVERPOOL

20 THE GREATEST MAGICIAN

21 EMERALD STORM

22 DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS?

22 CHARLIE BAKER | STUDIO

23 BRIDESMAIDS (OF BRITAIN)

23 FANNY GALORE’S BIG BINGO PARTY | STUDIO

24 THE SERIAL KILLER NEXT DOOR WITH EMMA KENNY

27 DREAMBOYS - NO STRINGS ATTACHED

28 AXEL BLAKE

28–30 THE RED QUEEN AND OTHER MONSTERS | STUDIO

30 BOWIE LIVE

OCTOBER

1 THE BEST OF HANS ZIMMER & JOHN WILLIAMS

2 ANTIQUES AND A LITTLE BIT OF NONSENSE

3 JEN BRISTER

6 PORNO

7 ADAM ROWE

8 ABBAMANIA

11 SARAH MILLICAN

12 SOPHIE MCCARTNEY

13 RUBY WAX

13 COMEDY IN THE ATTIC | STUDIO

14 SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK

15 WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

17 THAT’LL BE THE DAY

18 JIMEOIN

20 ROCK ON TOMMY – AN EVENING WITH TOMMY CANNON

20 WAR OF THE WORLDS

(ON A BUDGET) | STUDIO

21 SH!T-FACED SHAKESPEARE

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

22 BEN PORTSMOUTH – THIS IS ELVIS

22 ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND | STUDIO

23 BILLY BILLINGHAM MBE – ALWAYS A LITTLE FURTHER

24 SPONTANEOUS POTTER

25 CROWN BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER

26 THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES

27 THE SOOTY SHOW

27 GHOST HUNT

28 FASCINATING AÏDA

THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW!

29 ROSS NOBLE

NOVEMBER

1 BRIDGET CHRISTIE

2 LOST IN MUSIC

3 MICHAEL STARRING BEN

4 JOHN ROBINS: HOWL

5 PAUL YOUNG – BEHIND THE LENS

8 BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS

9 THE SONGBOOK OF MARVIN GAYE

10 NOEL FITZPATRICK –BEYOND SUPERVET

10 COMEDY IN THE ATTIC | STUDIO

11 MARK SIMMONS

12 LUCY BEAUMONT

13 STEELEYE SPAN

14 GARETH MALONE –SING-ALONG-A-GARETH TWO

15 MARK WATSON

16–18 SHOCK HORROR

21–22 TALES FROM ACORN WOOD

24–26 THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING... EARNEST?

25 FANNY GALORE’S BIG BINGO PARTY | STUDIO

30 CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS

DECEMBER

1 TOM SEALS CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

2 REVEREND RICHARD COLES

8 COMEDY IN THE ATTIC | STUDIO

8– 31 CINDERELLA