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< Back Ladies' Day ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 8 February 2014 Work, love and life are just one long, hard slog for the fish-filleting foursome Pearl, Jan, Shelley and Linda. But their fortunes are set to change when Linda finds tickets to Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot the year it relocated to York. Out go the hairnets, overalls and wellies as the four ditch work, do themselves up to the nines and head off to the races for a drink, a flirt and a flutter. If their luck holds, they could hit the jackpot - and more besides. [gallery columns="5" ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesa.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesb.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesc.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesd.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiese.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesf.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesg.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesh.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesi.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ladiesj.jpg|"] CAST Janet Slade as Pearl Victoria Johnson as Jan Lise Banks as Shelley Siobhan Morgan as Linda Graham Simmonds as Joe/Fred/Jim/Patrick/Kevin/Barry Sale & Altrincham Messenger's review by Rick Bowen Girls just wanna have fun - Ladies Day at Altrincham Garrick ALTRINCHAM Garrick has chosen the warm and funny "feel good" comedy 'Ladies Day' as its penultimate play of the season. We follow a group of Hull lasses as they go in search of fun, glamour and the odd, stray millionaire at Royal Ascot. This year the red letter sporting event has been moved to York racecourse which means our ladies don't have too far to travel, although when they arrive they feel like they're in another world. As far as comedies are concerned, 'Ladies Day' doesn't break the mould. However, the characters are very, very likeable and writer Amanda Whittington has put some wonderful lines into her characters mouths. My particularly favourites were the homely girl next door Linda, expertly played by Siobhan Morgan, and Victoria Johnson (Jan) makes a great drunk, the scene made even funnier by the fact Jan can't handle booze. Graham Simmonds plays five roles and is at his most convincing as the smarmy, skirt chasing racing commentator. Director Maureen Casket has created a production that canters along at a perfect pace and the poignant parts of the play have just as much impact as the many humorous scenes. Light and fun - just what we need in these difficult times. But the scene with the whingeing jockey went on a bit too long for my liking. Star Rating ★★★★ City Life's Review by Julia Taylor Ladies Day at Altrincham Garrick Ladies' Day is about four Yorkshire fish filleters who go posh by attending Ladies' Day at Ascot, the year it was relocated to York, and reveal secrets about themselves. This is an amusing choice of subject by the writer, Amanda Whittington and gives the audience (including me) a lot of laughs. The four working class Yorkshire women discard their hair nets, overalls and wellies on stage and, before our eyes, dress to the nines and head to the races for a drink, a flirt with posh people, and a flutter. It is lady luck who provides the tickets when they are all sold out. And lady luck stays with them when their horses keep winning - but she appears to depart before the end. It is the brassy Shelley (Lisa Nivern Banks) who enjoys the experience the most. She is fame-obsessed and a would-be celebrity who thinks she might find a rich man to make her dreams come true. And, by changing her name to Sahara, nearly does! Despite her faults, she has a heart of gold. Lisa adds endearment to a character who could so easily be simply a crass chatterbox. Fellow filleter Linda is different. A quiet, naive 19-year-old, she, too, has an idol. He is pop singer Tony Christie of Is This The Way To Amarillo fame. Siobhan Morgan who plays her, makes you realise that her character needs something to cling to and help her escape from her mundane life. And she finds it. Single mum, Jan (Victoria Johnson) has created a celebrity of her own in the form of her daughter who has been the centre of her universe. When the daughter leaves home, Jan is left alone, unable to cope with her newfound freedom. Victoria gives a fine performance in this role. The scene when she staggers around drunk is hilarious. The strongest of the quartet, Pearl, is older and seemingly wiser than the others. She is leaving work to spend more time with her hubby. But she has the biggest secret of all - and you must hand it to Janet Slade, who plays her - and she hits a heartstring when she reveals it so movingly. The comedy wouldn't be balanced without the presence of men. And, believe it or not, Graham Simmonds plays six of them. I might add they are six of the best and you always know who is who. I especially like his Irish jockey describing the thrill of riding a winner. Star Rating ★★★★

< Back TINA - What's Love Got To Do With It? 1993 (Film Screening) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 30 July 2021 Based on the life of the legendary soul singer, Tina Turner (Angela Bassett) - born Anna Mae Bullock - discovers her love of singing in her Tennessee church choir. She moves to St. Louis to pursue a career, and there she meets the charismatic Ike Turner (Laurence Fishburne), who rechristens her Tina and offers to help her succeed. As a musical team, Ike and Tina take the charts by storm. But as his physical abuse worsens, Tina has to make the tough decision to leave Ike and set out on her own. Our reasonably priced bar will be open before and after the screening. Free car park for customers and in easy walking distance of Altrincham and local tram and train stations. So what are you waiting for? BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

< Back The Vicar of Dibley ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 1 November 2023 Based on the much-loved BBC sitcom, this stage adaptation brings a selection of the best episodes of this multi-award-winning show to the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse. When the new vicar arrives at the sleepy English village of Dibley, the last thing the locals are expecting is a woman. But the irrepressibly cheerful Reverend Geraldine Granger soon wins over the hearts and minds of her flock. Featuring everyone's favourite eccentric cast of characters including star-crossed lovers Alice and Hugo, colonically-challenged farmer Owen, pompous chairman David Horton, and will Jim Trott be there? ...no, no, no, no, no...YES!! The Vicar of Dibley is a is heart-warming comedy and full of larger-than-life characters that audiences will immediately love. With kind permission of Tiger Aspect Productions. In Support of Comic Relief. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Free Car Parking. Cosy Bar. Great Prices. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

< Back Sleeping Beauty ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 7 February 2014 All the fairies have been invited to Princess Beauty's christening except one, the evil Carabosse. She gate-crashes the party and casts a terrible spell. Only the power of Fairy Crystal can help but to do so she must cast her own spell and send a whole castle and everybody in it to sleep for 100 years. Will the handsome prince be able to defeat Carabosse and wake Beauty with a kiss. A traditional pantomime for all the family, with music, glamour, magic and a bit of time-travel. Every year our panto is a sell out so don't wait to book your tickets and possibly miss out, book now as soon as the Box Office opens, you won't be disappointed. [gallery columns="4" ids="https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepinga.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingb.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingc.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingd.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingl.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingr.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingo.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingt.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingk.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingj.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingf.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingq.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingn.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepings.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingg.jpg|,https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sleepingu.jpg|"] CAST Mandy White as Fairy Crystal Siobhan Morgan as Fairy Rose Hannah Pond as Fairy Columbine Mike Shaw as Carabosse Rosi Hunter as Prince Florizel David Gonet as King Wayne Julie Broadbent as Queen Coleen Lucy Parkinson as Princess Beauty Don Poole as Lord Chamberlain David Reynolds as Dame Cookie, the Cook Anthony Morris as Robbie, her son Adam Gonet as Wuffles 23rd, a dog and?Wuffles 25th Courtiers, Goblins etc Laura Whitehurst, Lizzie Carr, Megan Royle Felicity Jones, Alice Connelly, Imogen Jones Anna Aslanova, Grace Smith, Gaby Scott Stuart Bilson, James McMenamin, Lewis Woodward, Jamie Boughen

< Back Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979 film) ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 1 January 1970 This film was banned in many countries and in many parts of the UK when it was first released. You can watch it now on the big screen with the hindsight of 40 years of social and cultural progress, to see if you can work out why. Or you can simply sit back and let the zany, surreal and intelligent comedy wash over you. This screening will (as always) be introduced by Barry Purves, with informed trivia, anecdotes and some background of the production. Come and join us in a friendly, informal and Covid-19 safe atmosphere, to take advantage of sensational screening facilities as well as our low prices and free car park.

< Back The Cathedral ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 12 August 2019 Chapman, Laurie Cottam, Joan Davenport, Alfred Falkner, Robert Hall, Irene Harris, Frank Howat, Robert (Bob) A Iredale, W R Marshall, Stewart K Matthews, Marion Thwaite Medcalf, M Osborne, Edgar

Garrick Cinema Girl From The North Country - Cinema Live Theatrical Screening Date range Tickets £12 - £16 Age guidance 12 + Venue Main House Trigger warning Find out more Book now Running time TBC Group bookings Find out more Accessibility Find out more Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.” It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travellers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope. Experience this “profoundly beautiful” Broadway production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians. Garrick Cinema Book Tickets Wed 15 Oct Last few left 00:00 Show more times Trailer Reviews Gallery Friends of the Garrick Become a Friend of the Garrick! You can buy discounted tickets and support your local theatre. Become a Friend Now Join our mailing list Subscribe

< Back Michael King's 'On Tour With Elvis Show' ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 2 May 2017 Michael King’s ‘On Tour With Elvis’ is without doubt the UK’s authoritative touring Elvis show. An exciting Vegas show filled with Elvis’ greatest hits and more delivered live in true Elvis style. This is a night of pure breathtaking Elvis entertainment plus the best Elvis sound you will hear!. Michael is the only UK Elvis performer to have received the ‘Las Vegas Elvis Icon Award’ for his performances there with Elvis’ very own Jordanaires. “If you only get to see one Elvis show this year, then Michael King’s ‘On Tour With Elvis’ show is the one not to be missed”. Our reasonably priced bar will be open before, during the interval and after the show. Free car park for customers and in easy walking distance of Altrincham and local tram and train stations. So what are you waiting for? BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! Please subscribe if you would like our regular FREE Garrick Newsletter, as well as all the Garrick Production & Membership News together with the latest Special Offers [inbound_button font_size="20" color="#c8232b" text_color="#ffffff" icon="thumbs-o-up" url="http://altrinchamgarrick.hosted.phplist.com/lists/?p=subscribe " width="" target="_blank"] Click HERE to Subscribe[/inbound_button]

< Back Quality Street ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 1 July 2014 CAST Atkinson, Bobbie Brown, Horace Nixon, Beryl

< Back "The Devil's Disciple ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 1 July 2014 CAST Blackburn, Lydia Briggs, Harry Crabb, Florence Creaton V Dykes, Tom Gorman, Philip?Norris Landon, W Eric Lowe, Edgar M Mason, Edward Matthews, Marion Thwaite Owen, Tom Stickland, Lil Stone, Suzanne Warburton, George A Wilkinson, John

< Back Climbing ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 12 August 2019 Cavanagh, Cliff Dewhurst, L Harris, Frank Howat, Robert (Bob) A Lyth, Anna Osborne, Edgar Potter, Amy G Pye, George H Rix, S M Ruse, Ernest J Ruse, Marjorie T

< Back When the Crash Comes ˂ Previous Production Next Production ˃ to 12 August 2019 Astles, F Bankes, Erik Billcliff, Arthur Fullerton, Irene Haken, Bessie Hill, Arthur P Matthews, Marion Thwaite Simpson, Frank Hill