Sun 4th

Wrestling

Sunday 4th at 7.30pm
Tickets: from Information Centre 01260 271095.

13th – 17th

Summer Holiday

Presented by Centre Stage Youth Theatre

Based on the 1963 movie starring Cliff Richard, the show features a string of 60s hits including "The Young Ones", "In The Country", "Bachelor Boy", "Do Ya Wanna Dance?", "Move It", "Living Doll", "On the Beach" and "Summer Holiday" to name but a few. With the emphasis for the show firmly on uplifting music, big dance numbers, light storyline and a 'get out of your seat' finale..

At 7.30pm

At a London Transport bus repair works, three young mechanics, Cyril, Steve and Edwin, discuss the gloomy prospect of a British holiday only seven days away, but Cyril hints that their mate Don has 'something up his sleeve'. Ever-cheerful Don arrives in his red doubledecker bus, and tells them that London Transport has agreed to loan the bus for a continental summer holiday, provided they and their workmates re-equip it. Seven days later, with the bus re-fitted, the four lads set off.

Along the way they pick up three young girls - Sandy, Angie, Mimsie - a singing trio called 'Do-Re-Mi', and a young American pop star Barbara, on the run from her domineering mother (Stella). After a fun filled journey arriving in Athens, they are met by the press and by the British consul representative. The consul rep reads them a cable informing them that London Transport will back their enterprise for a programme of tours commencing in two week's time. Don learns from a newspaper that Barbara is a missing heiress, and feels betrayed. After Barbara declares her love for 'the hoodlum' Don, and announces that they are to marry. Stella is also won over by Don's bold business plans. The boys and girls enjoy the holiday they came for, as their bus arrives at the coast and they take their first dip in the sea.

A real taste of Great British nostalgia to a score you will already know and love!

Tickets from Josie Swindells on 01260 270602 or Congleton Information Centre 01260 271095

Or Email: Centrestagetickets@hotmail.com

26th - 31st

Me and My Girl

Presented by Trinity Amateur Operatic Society

Dedicated to the memory of Dave Martin.

Mon 26th – Sat 31st at 7.30pm

Bill Snibson, a Lambeth costermonger, is to be the new Earl of Hareford and his newly-discovered aristocratic relations are horrified. Bringing him to Hareford Hal, they attempt to educate Bill into the ways of the gentry and to separate him from his cockney girlfriend Sally.

This result in comical chaos! With hilarious characters, witty one-liners and several toe-tapping, uplifting songs (including the famous Lambeth Walk, The Sun Has Got His Hat On and Leaning On A Lamppost) this is a treat for all fans of musical comedy!

Tickets can be obtained from Mrs. Edna Ferriday: 01260 276371 or Information Centre: 01260 271095.

Sun 1st

Film at the Daneside

See the Chronicle for further details

Tickets available from Congleton Information Centre 01260 271095

Fri 13th

Mayor's Concert

At 7.30.

Please see Congleton Chronicle in March for details

24th - 28th

Lord Arthur Savile's Crime

Presented by Congleton Players Amateur Theatre Club

A delicious comedy written by Constance Cox based on a short story by Oscar Wilde.

Tues 24th – Sat 28th at 7.30pm

Lord Arthur Savile is to be married to Sybil Merton. Her imperious mother is determined that Arthur shall have his hand read by the celebrity palm reader Mr Podgers, to ascertain he has no skeletons in his past! Mr Podgers finds nothing in Arthur's past of concern, but quietly tells Arthur that at some point in the future he will commit a murder.

Arthur thinks he should perhaps carry this out before he marries Sybil. With the help of his faithful butler Baines, Lord Arthur Savile sets out to commit his crime. All does not go according to plan and mayhem ensues!!

Tickets:
Tues £5.50
Wed-Sat £7.50
Concession on Wed/Thurs £6.50.

Congleton Players Season Tickets:
Adults: £14.00; Concessions: £12.00
Being a season ticket holder entitiles you to one ticket for each of the three plays
for the price of two.

Tickets available from Congleton Information Centre 01260 271095

10th - 12th

The Tempest

Presented by Congleton Amateur Youth Theatre

Nightly at 7.30

This is an abridged version of Shakespeare’s magical, romantic play ‘The Tempest’ – a story of castaways, assassination attempts and strange sorcery.
The story centres around Prospero, the deposed Duke of Milan, whose evil brother set him adrift with his infant daughter, Miranda in a leaky ship 16 years before the play begins. Prospero and Miranda are washed ashore on an island and make a home there by enslaving the spirit, Ariel and the monster, Caliban.

Fortuitously, Prospero’s brother and the King of Italy sail past the island on their way back from a wedding; which is where the play begins, as Prospero raises a terrible tempest and shipwrecks his persecutors in order to extract revenge. The mighty tempest brings ashore the ship’s crew, courtiers, his greatest enemy, a handsome stranger and two drunken rascals with plans of their own.

For more information and tickets:
Phone Sue Beech 01260 277502 or Information Centre 01260 271095.

Sun 13

Film at the Daneside

See the Chronicle for further details

Tickets available from Congleton Information Centre 01260 271095

Thurs 7th

Talking Heads

NOMADS Theatre Company presents
Three of Alan Bennett's ‘TALKING HEADS’
Directed by Marie Straker.

Thur 7th – Sat 9th at 7.30pm

NOMADS has pleasure in presenting these Monologues which were well received when performed on BBC TV in the 1980s. They are a wonderful mix of comedy and pathos.

"A CHIP IN THE SUGAR" performed by Jim Gillespie. Graham, 50ish, lives with his mother in a happy and co-dependent relationship. Then Mother gets a fancy-man!!

"A BED AMONG THE LENTILS" performed by Vicki Lee. Susan, married to Geoffrey, the Vicar, is not cut out for the role. Alcohol helps her to cope with the small-mindedness of parish life and her husband's commitment to his flock. On one of her trips to buy supplies life takes an unexpected turn!!

"A CREAM CRACKER UNDER THE SETTEE" performed by Susan Sills. Doris, elderly, widowed, alone, falls and is helpless. What will she do? What choice does she make? What will become of her?

TICKETS:
£7 per night, available from Information Centre, 01260 271095.

Sun 10

Film at the Daneside

See the Chronicle for further details

Tickets available from Congleton Information Centre 01260 271095

Fri 22nd

Summer Lovin'

Presented by KALEIDOSCOPE

Performance at 7.30pm

Tickets:
All seats £4.00 available from Carter House.

Sat 21

One Act Play Festival

Presented by Congleton Players.

Performance starts at 7.30
This is the culmination of our very successful One Act Playwriting Competition, when new one act plays are submitted by members of the public. The Players select several of these for the Play festival. Once again I am sure that we will have a very varied and enjoyable evening.

Tickets from Congleton Information Centre 01260 271095

17th - 18th

Anything Goes

Presented by SOL Theatre School

Fri 17th – Sat 18th at 7.30pm

Each year around 35, 8-18year olds join the SOL team to produce a musical in two weeks! Rehearsing and performing on the theatre premises gives the cast an unbeatable experience, which they want to come back and repeat year after year.

SOL Theatre School was born in 2008, achieving great successes with their past productions of ‘Back to the 80’s ‘BOOGIE NIGHTS’ ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ (New version) and ‘Our House’.

SOL Theatre School are very proud to announce that for Summer 2012, we will be producing ‘Anything Goes’ The show will be rehearsed and produced on weekdays between the 6th and 17th August 2012. Performances on the 17th and 18th August, at 7.30pm.

Tickets:
Information about SOL Summer School, applications for a place and general enquiries as well as tickets can be obtained from Louise Carter. 01260 290050 or by visiting www.soltheatreschool.co.uk
Also available from Congleton Information Centre 01260 271095 from approximately three months prior to the performance.

’Anything Goes’ (Beaumont) Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter.
Original Book by P.G. WODEHOUSE & GUY BOULTON. New Book by TIMOTHY CROUSE& JOHN WEIDMAN and Howard Lindsay & RUSSEL CROUSE
Originally produced by Lincoln Centre Theatre, New York
By arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Limited of New York.