What’s on in Wirral – from Wednesday, May 2

May 2 2012 by Lorna Hughes, Birkenhead News

JAZZ QUARTET

Temperate Zone play on the first Wednesday of the month at the Lady Hamilton pub, Henley Road, Neston. The band features local drummer Mike Holmes and tenor saxophonist Liam Byrne from North Wales.

GERVASE PHINN

will be sharing his hilarious and often poignant tales of life as a Yorkshire schools inspector at the Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton on Thursday, May 3. The show starts at 7.30pm. Standard tickets are £16 from 666 0000 or www.floralpavilion.com

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL STAR

Joe Brown will be in concert at the Floral Pavilion Theatre on Friday, May 4 at 7.30pm. Standard tickets are £22 from 666 0000 or www.floralpavilion.com

THE LOUISE FORSTER

School of Dance present Dance Showcase 2012 at the Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5. All tickets are £10 from 07762 843501.

WIRRAL SYMPHONY

Orchestra is presenting an Italian- themed concert on Saturday, May 5. The programme for Italia! includes Verdi's Force of Destiny overture and Respighi's The Fountains of Rome. The concert takes place at Hoylake Chapel at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the Floral Pavilion box office on 666 0000.

WALLASEY FOLK AND

acoustic club Folk at the Manor will present Folk in the Park at Vale Park, New Brighton this Sunday, May 6. Join Reckless Elbow, George & Gill Peckham, Bernie Thomas, Vinnie Spencer and Kathy Runswick from 1.30 to 5pm.

BACK TO BROADWAY

will present a musical show at the Floral Pavilion on Sunday, May 6 featuring eight of the country’s finest singers and dancers. Audiences will be transported into the magical world of musical theatre, linked by the story of one girl’s dream of stardom. Standard tickets are £19 from 666 0000.

HARLEM’S FINEST

nightclub will be recreated at the Floral Pavilion Theatre on Wednesday, May 9 at 7.30pm. Swinging at the Cotton Club features the Jiving Lindy Hoppers and Harry Strutter’s Hot Rhythm Orchestra. Standard tickets are £18.50 from 666 0000.

THE VIENNA FESTIVAL

Ballet returns to the Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton on Thursday, May 10 with Giselle. The ultimate romantic ballet asks whether Giselle's love for Albrecht will protect him from vengeance wreaked by the restless spirits of abandoned brides. Standard tickets are £19 from 666 0000.

COMING SOON

SEE THE JIMMY

Cricket Laughter Show at the Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight on Saturday, May 12. Adult tickets are £12/concessions £10 from the theatre box office on 643 8757 or www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk

GEORGE MICHAEL

tribute act Rob Lamberti is returning to the Red Door in West Kirby on Thursday, May 31 at 9pm. Tickets are £5 from www.rspromotickets.co.uk.

To add your event to our listings, e-mail lorna.hughes@liverpool.com