John Bishop News

A celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston is on route to Warrington.

Country music fans are in for a treat this November when Parr Hall hosts A Country Night in Nashville.

Phil Wang has announced an extension of his first nationwide tour, with his new critically-acclaimed sell-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Kinabalu. 17 dates have been added from 8th February 2018, after multiple shows have already sold-out on the first leg which concludes with a 10 night run at the Soho Theatre

The timeless soundtrack that is The Magic of Motown is returning to Warrington next month for a spectacular show.

Irish country star Nathan Carter's extra Warrington date, announced after huge demand, is fast approaching. The charismatic performer has just confirmed 16 extra dates due to phenomenal demand, including a show at Parr Hall.

The Lyric Hammersmith announces the full casting for its Christmas panto, Jack and the Beanstalk, co-directed by Artistic Director, Sean Holmes and Jude Christian, an Artistic Associate of the Lyric.

The music legend that is Alexander O'Neal is to grace the stage of Warrington's Parr Hall next month.

The winners of this year's Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival (WCAF) Open competitions have been announced at a packed event to mark the launch.

Amazon today announced it has added FEARLESS to its lineup of original dramatic series, and will premiere all six episodes exclusively on Prime Video in the US on Friday, October 27.

Warrington will boogie the night away this September with a brand new music event to run alongside an old favourite at Parr Hall.

This year's Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival will launch today 29 September with the announcement of the Open competition winners and a 'cultural crawl' tour of the venues.

This year's Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival will launch on Friday 29 September with the announcement of the Open competition winners and a 'cultural crawl' tour of the venues.

Warrington will boogie the night away this September with a brand new music event to run alongside an old favourite at Parr Hall.

The Lyric Hammersmith today announces casting for its Christmas panto, Jack and the Beanstalk. With plenty of magic beans, a loveable cow, an enormous beanstalk, a gigantic giant and a massive adventure, this year's panto looks set to be the biggest ever.

San Francisco Opera's production of Richard Strauss'Elektra opens in a new staging by acclaimed English director Keith Warner at the War Memorial Opera House on Saturday, September 9. Absent from the Company's repertory for two decades, Strauss' 1909 opera, with a libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal and based on the Greek tragedy by Sophocles, returns with a powerful cast headlined by soprano Christine Goerke in the title role. Hungarian conductor Henrik Nanasi makes his Company debut leading the San Francisco Opera Orchestra

THE JONATHAN ROSS SHOW is back for a brand new series this autumn on ITV Choice. Previous series have uncovered a host of one off exclusive interviews from the world of stage, screen and sport including names such as pop icon Britney Spears, footballing champion Cristiano Ronaldo and a one off special show with the Queen of Pop, Madonna.

THE JONATHAN ROSS SHOW is back for a brand new series this autumn on ITV Choice. Previous series have uncovered a host of one off exclusive interviews from the world of stage, screen and sport including names such as pop icon Britney Spears, footballing champion Cristiano Ronaldo and a one off special show with the Queen of Pop, Madonna.

Top comedian Jimmy Carr's two performances at Parr Hall are coming up fast. The stand-up comic, TV star and all-round entertainer is returning with a selection of his very best jokes and brand new material in this 'Best of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour'.

SIMON BRODKIN will kick off the extension to his hit stand-up tour Serious Joker on Tuesday 19th September before performing at the Wyvern Theatre on Thursday 22nd September. Tickets are available to buy at leenelson.com.

The winners of last year's Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival Open competitions have unveiled the exhibitions awarded as part of their first place prize.