What’s On At Chorley Little Theatre
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Chorley Youth Theatre Presents: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
A grumpy Victorian businessman is visited by ghosts on Christmas Eve, who try to get him to change his ways.
A lively adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens story.
Tickets: £6.00 (concessions £4.00)
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Chorley Film Society Presents : IS ANYBODY THERE? (UK 2008. 95m. 12A)
Directed by John Crowley. Starring Michael Caine, Bill Milner
In this funny and poignant drama, Michael Caine gives a powerful performance as an old magician who reluctantly moves into a seaside resident’s home after the death of his wife.
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Entry £4.00 on door.
Chorley Film Society Presents : WHISKY GALORE
The classic British comedy film about the effects on a small Scottish village when a shipwreck of whisky washes ashore.
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Entry £2.00 (plus £1 for cream teas)
Saturday 30th January - 7.30pm
LAURA SOLON : Rabbit Faced Story Soup
Character comedian Laura Solon brings her sellout Edinburgh and London show to Chorley, presenting a series of hilarious and quirky monologues set in a publisher's office.
Laura has starred in her own shows on Radio 4 and ITV2 and guest-starred in Harry And Paul on BBC1. (Adults only)
Tickets: £10.00
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Chorley Film Society Presents : A BUNCH OF AMATEURS (UK 2008. 92m. 15)
Directed by Andy Cadiff. Starring Burt Reynolds, Imelda Staunton
Comedic culture-clash as a fading Hollywood superstar is lured to sleepy England to help an ailing Amdram group produce “King Lear.”
www.chorleyfilm.com
Entry £4.00 on door.
CADOS Presents : HARVEY
Written by Mary Chase. Directed by Sean Duxbury. A CADOS Production.
The heartwarming story of one man's friendship with a 6-foot-tall imaginary rabbit.
Tickets : £8.00 (Mon/Tue £5.00)
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Sunday 21st February - 7.30pm
Chorley Film Society Presents : THE DAMNED UNITED (UK 2009. 97m. 15)
Directed by Tom Hooper. Starring Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall
Gritty account of Brian Clough’s period in charge of Leeds United in the 1970s and the strong friendship with his assistant. www.chorleyfilm.com
Entry £4.00 on door.
THE SWING COMMANDERS
Come back to the 1940s for the very best of Swing music by the Lancashire-based band established as one of the best in Europe, making their debut in Chorley.
Tickets: £10.00
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Sunday 7th March - 7.30pm
Chorley Film Society Presents : THE READER (US/Ger 2008. 128m. 15)
Directed by Stephen Daldry. Starring Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes
Years after the end of his affair with an older woman in Nazi Germany, a man encounters his former lover when she defends herself against war crimes. A BAFTA and Oscar-Winning performance from Winslet.
www.chorleyfilm.com
Entry £4 on door.
RICHARD HERRING: Hitler's Moustache
A provocative stand-up show in which the Radio 4 star and one half of 90s double act Lee & Herring attempts to reclaim Chaplin's moustache for comedy from the clutches of Nazism. (Adults only)
Tickets: £10.00
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Sunday 21st March - 7.30pm
Chorley Film Society Presents : WELCOME TO THE STICKS (France 2008. 106m. 12A)
Directed by Danny Boon. Starring Danny Boon, Kad Merad
In this charming comedy, a Postman is banished to a remote part of France where the locals are less than friendly. Subtitled. www.chorleyfilm.com
Entry £4 on door.
Thursday 1st April - 2.30pm
Chorley Film Society Presents : FRED ASTAIRE MUSICAL (To Be Confirmed)
A classic musical from Hollywood’s Golden Age. This afternoon classic includes cream teas! www.chorleyfilm.com
Entry £2 (plus £1 for cream teas)
WOLFMAN INVESTIGATIONS: Wacky Wonderland Adventure
Star of the Halloween Spooktacular shows, Wolfie is chasing the Easter Bunny in this all-new hilarious matinee show for the whole family.
An After Dark Theatre Production
Tickets: £4.50
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THE SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCK PUPPET THEATRE COMPANY
Silly songs and sketches in a show that will rock your socks off. Possibly the finest clothing-based double act around, the Socks will entertain you with their unique comic genius. (Ages 12 over - contains strong language)
Tickets: £8.00 (£6.00 concessions)
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Sunday 18th April- 7.30pm
Chorley Film Society Presents : AN UP-TO-DATE FILM - TO BE ANNOUNCED. www.chorleyfilm.com
Entry £4.00 on door.
Monday 26th April - Saturday 1st May - 7.30pm
CADOS Presents : AN IDEAL HUSBAND
Written by Oscar Wilde. Directed by Wyn Tootell. A CADOS Production
A comedic tale of love, honour, and political corruption set in the late Victorian era but as relevant (and as funny) now as it was then!
Tickets £8.00 (Mon/Tue £5.00)
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Friday 7th May - 8pm
IVAN BRACKENBURY HOSPITAL RADIO ROADSHOW
The self-named "Cheerful Earful" takes his ever-popular "Disease Hour" on the road and will be broadcasting his special blend of music and chat back to the patients of Brimlington General Hospital. Catch the comedy sensation from Edinburgh and Radio 2 with his "barrage of cracking jokes" (Daily Telegraph)
Tickets: £10.00
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Saturday 22nd May - 7.30pm
HOW TO SURVIVE A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE
Join self-professed Zombology expert Dr Dale and his team of acolytes teaching you how to battle the undead in this four-star official Fringe sellout comedy seminar. Packed with handy hints, live simulations and audience questions - this show will save your life!
Tickets: £8.00 (£5.00 concessions)
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Saturday 5th June - 7.30pm
THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS
Songs and laughter with the legendary Lancashire folk group.
Tickets coming soon:
Monday 21st - Saturday 26th June - 7.30pm
CADOS Presents: BLOOD BROTHERS (The Play)
Written by Willy Russell. Directed by Mark Jones. A CADOS Production.
The play that inspired the hit musical, this is about twin boys who were born in Liverpool but grew up at different ends of the social spectrum. Their lives change forever when they both fall for the same girl.
Tickets coming soon: £8.00 (Mon/Tue £5.00)
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Thursday 15th - 17th July
Chorley Youth Theatre present: HONK!
A modern musical retelling of The Ugly Duckling with songs by Stiles & Drewe, the duo behind the recent Mary Poppins musical. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical.
Tickets coming soon: £8.00 (Concessions £5.00)
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Thursday 23 September - 8.00pm
Impro All Stars
Join TV and Comedy Store regulars Stephen Frost, Andy Smart, Steve Steen & Richard Vranch (plus a special guest) for a night of comedy sketches and songs created on-the-spot from audience suggestions.
Doors open 7pm. Concession tickets can be purchased from Malcolm's Musicland 01257 264362
Tickets: £17.00
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