Lime Street,
Liverpool,
L1 1JE
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Bonnie Raitt
The veteran, Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and slide guitar player performs her blues, country and folk-rock hits and songs from the album Slipstream.
When
Jun 22, 7.30pm, doors 6.30pm
Evita
Singer and actor Marti Pellow features as Che, in the musical drama written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, about the life of the Argentinian woman who became wife to her country's president, Juan Peron.
When
Jun 24-29, 7.30pm, mats Jun 26, 29, 2.30pm
Cost
£12.90-£41.40, mems £9.90-£38.40
Sofia National Ballet: Giselle
The most poignant of all classical ballets combines powerful emotions and visual splendour in a chilling and heart-rending tale of love, treachery and forgiveness from beyond the grave.
Cost
£11.90-£40.90, mems £6.90-£35.90
Sofia National Ballet: Don Quixote
Love, duels and spectacular choreography combine with a dash of Spanish passion in one of the most beautiful and moving of all ballets telling the enchanting story of an eccentric, yet noble old gentleman and his dreams of a fantasy world full of brave knights and beautiful ladies.
Cost
£11.90-£40.90, mems £6.90-£35.90
Sofia National Ballet: Swan Lake
Often stated to be the greatest romantic ballet of all time, brought to life by Tchaikovsky's haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this is a compelling tale of tragic romance.
Cost
£11.90-£40.90, mems £6.90-£35.90
Nickelodeon's Dora The Explorer Live! Search For The City Of Lost Toys (Over 3s)
Dora's out to find her lost teddy bear Osito, in this musical adventure by Chris Gifford.
When
Jul 12 & 13, 4pm, Jul 13 & 14, 10am & 1pm
Cost
£18.90-£20.90, mems £17-£19
Strictly Confidential
An intimate show written and directed by Craig Revel Horwood and starring celebrities and dancers of Strictly Come Dancing, Lisa Riley, Artem Chigvintsev, Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite, who talk about their backgrounds, love for dance and performance, as well as performing dance routines.
Cost
£12.90-£48.90, mems £10-£45
9 To 5: The Musical
Having put up with a sexist and hypocritical boss for too long, three female office workers finally turn the tables. Patricia Resnick's musical comedy, based on the 1980 movie, features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and stars Natalie Casey, Jackie Clune, Bonnie Langford, Amy Lennox and Ben Richards. Directed by Jeff Calhoun.
When
Jul 30, 8pm, Jul 31, Aug 1-3, 7.30pm, mats Jul 31, Aug 3, 2.30pm
Cost
£12.90-£33.40, mems £10-£29.50
Soul Sister
A devised musical inspired by the life and career of Ike and Tina Turner, featuring some of the songs made famous by the duo. With Emi Wokoma as Tina and Chris Tummings as Ike. Directed by Bob Eaton.
When
Aug 5-10, 7.30pm, mats Aug 7, 10, 2.30pm
Cost
£12.90-£38.90, mems £10-£35
Grease: Stage Experience
Young people perform the original High-School musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie.
When
Aug 22-24, 7pm, mat Aug 24, 2pm
John Edward
A presentation by the psychic medium, lecturer and author.
The Imperial Ice Stars: The Sleeping Beauty On Ice
The international ice dance troupe, featuring many Olympic, World, European and national champions, perform the romantic tale, set to Tchaikovsky's score. The artistic director Tony Mercer collaborates with Russian Olympic coach Tatiana Tarasova, for the energetic and graceful choreography.
When
Oct 1-5, 7.30pm, mats Oct 2 & 3, 2pm, Oct 5, 2.30pm
Cost
£11.90-£37.90, mems £10-£35
An Evening Of Burlesque
Camp and colourful traditional burlesque, featuring song, dance and magic and an ever-changing line-up of top performers.
The Rat Pack: Vegas Spectacular
A musical celebration of the crooners, with special guests.
When
Oct 12, 3pm & 7.30pm
Ha Ha Holmes! The Hound Of The Baskervilles
Joe Pasquale, Ben Langley and Andrew Fettes star in a comic remake of Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound Of The Baskervilles.
Jason Manford: First World Problems
Sharp observational humour from the stand-up, Manchester City fan and TV regular as seen on 8 Out Of 10 Cats as a former team captain, plus Born To Shine, Comedy Rocks and Show Me The Funny.
The Illegal Eagles: Eagles Tribute
Cost
£24.40-£26.40, mems £21.50-£23.50
Motown's Greatest Hits: How Sweet It Is...
Motown and soul show celebrating the music of The Four Tops, The Temptations and other genre favourites.
M People
Heather Small fronts the Manchester-formed, veteran quartet in a dance-pop and house performance which features the hits Proud and One Night In Heaven.
English National Ballet: The Nutcracker
Wayne Eagling's choreography, based on a concept by him and Toer van Schayk, with the production set during an Edwardian English winter.
When
Nov 20-23, phone for times
Ed Byrne: Roaring Forties
Observational humour from the Dublin-stand-up and actor about reaching middle age.
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