What’s on in Wirral – January 27

Jan 27 2010 by Lorna Hughes, Birkenhead News

WIRRAL

FOLK LEGENDS

Stackridge are coming to Pacific Road Arts Centre, Birkenhead on Friday, January 29. Formed in 1969, the band were the first to play at the inaugural Glastonbury Festival in 1970. The show starts at 8pm. Tickets are £15 from the box office on 666 0000 or www.pacificroad.co.uk

ELVIS PRESLEY TRIBUTE

act Michael King is bringing his new backing group American Crown Jewels to the Gladstone Theatre for his Power of Presley show on Saturday, January 30. The show starts at 7.30pm. All tickets are £13 from 643 8757 or www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk

THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS

– The Day of the Dead is coming to the Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton on Sunday (January 31). The latest chapter in the Circus of Horrors is set in Mexico during the early 1990s. The show is for adults only and contains scenes of a bizarre and shocking nature. The performance starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £20 (£12, slight obstructed view) from 666 0000.

THE CARLTON PLAYERS

are performing Little Women by Louisa M. Alcott at the Little Theatre, Grange Road, West, Birkenhead on Monday, February 1.

The performance is part of a charity night supporting Women to Women for Peace, which is a network of women aiming to promote trust and understanding among women of different nationalities. Doors are open at 7pm. Tickets are £5 from 639 3577 or 709 2407.

KATHRYN TICKELL

is performing at Pacific Road Arts Centre on Sunday, February 3. Her band features Julian Sutton on melodeon, Joss Clapp on acoustic bass guitar, and younger brother Peter Tickell on fiddle. The show starts at 8pm. Tickets are £16 from 666 0000.

JANE MCDONALD

will be at the Floral Pavilion on February 6 and 7 for a magical evening of music and laughter featuring her best-loved songs. The show starts at 7.30pm on both nights. Tickets are £29.50 from the box office on 666 0000 or www.floralpavilion.com

COMING SOON

TOM OWEN, SON OF LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE

star Bill Owen – better known as Compo – brings his one man show to the Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight on Friday, February 12. The night will be packed with anecdotes, songs and film clips. Tickets are £8/£9 from the box office on 643 8757 or www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk

To add your music or theatre event to our listings, e-mail lornahughes@wirralnews.co.uk