All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in May featuring Susan Calman, Justin Moorhouse & John Robb
Theatres across Preston and Chorley see out spring with a fabulous line-up of shows this May..
Across May, a wide variety of solo-stars, plays and musicals will be on at Preston Playhouse, Chorley Theatre, Guild Lounge and Chew’s Yard.
To save you from scrolling through their websites yourselves, we’ve collated all the show listings from across the four venues below.
As well as the date, you can find some quick show information and the price of tickets.
Preston Playhouse
April 29- May 2: Dirty Dusting – Presented by the Hall Players, this comedy follows the story of three cleaners who, facing redundancy, decide to set up a telephone sex line. Tickets from £12
May 13-May 16: Hobson’s Choice – To celebrate their 80th anniversary, Broughton Players present this timeless classic Lancashire comedy which explores themes of social class, family dynamics, and women’s independence. Tickets from £12
May 27-May 30: Waiting For God – In this play, presented by Preston Drama Club, all the favourite characters from the original series are reimagined for 2017, facing the challenges that come with growing old disgracefully in the era of the silver surfer. Tickets from £12
Guild Lounge
May 15: Laughter at the Lounge Comedy Club – The venue's monthly comedy club returns with Daliso Chaponda, Jenny Hart and Justin Moorhouse. Tickets £19
May 16-May 17: Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat – This acclaimed stage adaption is produced by The National Theatre and promises to be lively and engaging. Tickets £18
Chew’s Yard
May 1: Worldwise Samba Drummers Parade
May 2: Jazzin’ The Park DJs
May 3: Old Skool v Nu Skool
May 8: Waltz & Rambo Rich
May 10: Touble At Th’ Mill
May 14: Open Mic
May 15: Paws For Cause Charity Night
May 16: Deep Presents: Together with DJ Chris Duggan
May 17: Shake Yer Hips with Ronnie Brown & Dave Hamer
May 22: Preston Jazz Fest
May 23: Caribbean Carnibal
May 24: The John Darby Band followed by the Caribben Carnival After Party
May 28: Reet Funny
May 29: Afro Rhythms
May 30: SUP & Mooch Party DJ Brian Hudson
You can keep up to date on the event’s at Chew’s Yard online here. https://www.chewsyard.info/
Chorley Theatre
May 2: Manford’s Comedy Club – A regular event in which Jason and his team select some of the best circuit comedians and send them to Chorley Theatre for a great night of comedy. Tickets £15
May 6-9: Every Brilliant Thing – Presented by CADOS, this comic play,written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, has become a global phenomenon exploring the lengths we go to for those we love. Tickets £10
May 10: Jess Robinson with ‘Elton Reimagined’– Elton John’s greatest hits are reimagined by the multi award-winning comedian, singer and impressionist who will perform them in the voice of various iconic female artists. Tickets £17.50
May 14: Susan Calman Work In Progress– The TV star’s first show in ten years, ‘Tall Tales,’ is about cruising, driving tanks, cats and getting older. Sold Out
May 16: The Totally Improvised Musical – Every night is opening night as these top improvisers compose brand-new comedy musicals from your title suggestions. Tickets £10
May 17 at 4:30pm: Alfie Moore with ‘Fair Cop’ – An extra show in which the former Humberside police sergeant and star of BBC Radio 4 hit comedy show: ‘It’s A Fair Cop’, warms up for forthcoming radio recordings. Tickets £17
May 17 at 7:30pm: Alfie Moore with ‘Acopalypse Now’ – In his latest tour show, the police officer turned comedian has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans. Sold out
May 20: Eric Rushton– In 2004, Eric Rushton was cast in his primary school Nativity. Despite absolutely smashing it, he immediately retired from being a child actor. Now he’s found the correct antidepressants to give showbusiness another go. Tickets £13
May 21: Jamie Hutchinson with’ Can My Mate Come? He’s Sound’ – The podcast star’s new tour is a brand-new hour of unfiltered mayhem, questionable logic and emotional chaos held together by takeaway boxes and blind optimism. Sold out
May 23: Colin Manford with ‘Off The Record’– The comedian’s hit show is a hilarious deep dive into the stranger side of music, fame, and pop culture. . Tickets £12.50
May 24: Phil Elllis with ‘Bath Mat’– The comedian & Taskmaster star’s first full national stand-up tour is jam-packed with laugh-out-loud profound silliness, superbly crafted gags and constant surprises. Sold out
May 26: Jungle Adventure: Embark on an unforgettable journey with Ranger Andy as he sets off on a daring quest to return the legendary Akiki bird to its secret home deep in the heart of the enchanted jungle! Tickets £15/£12
May 27: A Star Wars Improv Show: One-Man Made-up Movie– Based solely on your suggestions, award nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss will improvise an entirely new Star Wars film all by himself. Tickets £12/£10
May 28: Daniel Foxx with ‘How Lovely’ – In his latest show, the award-winning stand up navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light. Tickets £17
May 30: Manford’s Comedy Club – A regular event in which Jason and his team select some of the best circuit comedians and send them to Chorley Theatre for a great night of comedy. Tickets £15
May 31: John Robb – The star will talk about his memoirs, his life and the rise and fall of the punk generation along with some tangents, before being joined by very special guests Steve and Paul Hanley from The Fall. Tickets £14.50/£12.50