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Whats on at Daneside

Please check individual show for ticket details.
Congleton Information Centre can be contacted on 01260 270350 (option 1) or by email.

15th - 16th

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical
Showtimes
15 Aug 19:30pm
16 Aug 14:30pm
16 Aug 19:30pm

Presented by SOL Theatre School


 SOL presents Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

This is the culmination of the SOL Summer school. Its always an amazing show. Make sure to book your tickets early.

In line with Theatre policy, under 3s will not be admitted. All children must have their own ticket and seat.

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Wed 27th

Film: How To Train Your Dragon (PG)

Film: How To Train Your Dragon (PG)
Showtimes
27 Aug 14:00pm

NB There is no on-site car parking for this film, either at Daneside Theatre, or Riverside. Please park in town and walk over.

On the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon named Toothless. However, when an ancient threat emerges that endangers both species, Hiccup's friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader. This is the 2025 Live action version of the film.

Recommended age 8+.

Tickets £6.00 (children £3.00 (Cinema members Adults £5.00 or 1 Adult and 1 Child for £7.50)
Membership for Cinema at Daneside is dependant upon having booked to two previous films within the preceding 12 months. If you think you qualify, but haven't received a membership number, please email contactus@danesidetheatre.co.uk to get your number.

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12th - 13th

Big Night Out

Big Night Out
Showtimes
12 Sep 19:30pm
13 Sep 19:30pm

Presented by Trinity Operatic Society


Step into a night of high-energy hits and heartfelt stories with Trinity's"Big Night Out"—a concert set in a lively local bar where every song reveals the soul of its patrons and staff.

Featuring absolute bangers from & Juliet, Chicago, The Choir of Man, Bugsy Malone, Hamilton, 9 to 5, and more, this immersive show brings the drama, dreams, and dance-floor moments of everyday lives into the spotlight.

Grab a drink, find your seat, and get ready to sing along—you’ve never seen a concert or heard a bar story quite like this.

Tickets: £12.00 (£10.00 Earlybird until 30/6/25)

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18th - 20th

Newsies Jr

Newsies Jr
Showtimes
18 Sep 19:30pm
19 Sep 19:30pm
20 Sep 19:30pm

Presented by Centre Stage Youth Theatre Company


Centre Stage Youth Theatre Company are excited to bring 'Newsies Jr' to Daneside Theatre.

Set in New York City, 1899, Jack Kelly and his team of newsboys survive by living and selling newspapers on the city streets. When the prices of “papes” are hiked and the Newsies are hung out to dry, there is nothing left to do but “open the gates and seize the day!” Led by charismatic Jack and young newspaper reporter Katherine Plummer, the Newsies form a union and organise a strike against the greedy publisher of the New York World, Joseph Pulitzer.

Inspired by the true story of the 1899 Newsboys Strike, Newsies Jr is a joyful, and entertaining musical capturing the strength that young people have when they join together and stand up against injustice.

All tickets: £13.50

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30th - 4th Oct

One Man, Two Guvnors

One Man, Two Guvnors
Showtimes
30 Sep 19:30pm
1 Oct 19:30pm
2 Oct 19:30pm
3 Oct 19:30pm
4 Oct 19:30pm

Presented by Congleton Players Amateur Theatre Club


In 1963 Brighton, out-of-work skiffle player Francis Henshall becomes separately employed by two men – Roscoe Crabbe, a gangster, and Stanley Stubbers, an upper class twit. Francis tries to keep the two from meeting, in order to avoid each of them learning that Francis is also working for someone else. Complicating events, Roscoe is really Rachel Crabbe in disguise, Roscoe's twin sister. Roscoe had been killed by Rachel's boyfriend, who is none other than Stanley. Complicating it further still is local mobster Charlie the Duck, who has arranged his daughter Pauline's engagement to Roscoe despite her preference for over-the-top amateur actor Alan Dangle. Even further complications are prompted by several letters, a very heavy trunk, several unlucky audience volunteers, an extremely elderly waiter and Francis' pursuit of his two passions: Dolly (Charlie's feminist bookkeeper) and fish & chips.

Tickets: £15 (£12 concessions Tue-Thu) Earlybird tickets £12 until 31/7/25.

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Sat 11th

Live Music: Pinked Floyd

Showtimes
11 Oct 19:30pm

Presented by Pinked Floyd


This exciting Pink Floyd tribute band return for what has now become an annual appearance following their highly acclaimed shows at Daneside Theatre in the last six years.
    Offering an engaging and energetic show, they have been especially praised for the accuracy of their performance based on the studio versions of music spanning the entire output of the Floyd from early days, with firm favourites Dark Side, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall particularly featured. The music is enhanced by a fabulous light-show including Floyd's distinctive circular screen. All your favourites are featured, and maybe a couple of less familiar tracks for the real afficionado.

    “Unbelievably awesome! Music buzzing in our heads on our walk home and still singing today” (M&T)
    “What a brilliant performance, the band was faultless. A brilliant set of tracks. Can’t wait to see them again” (P Abbott)
    “Finishing with Comfortably Numb, Alan Tarpey blew the crowd away with his jaw-dropping solo that the audience were still gasping and chattering about as they left the room” (Seren Hughes-Jones, QuaysNews)
    “My heroes will never be forgotten as long as you are on the stage and that’s from a 68 year-old roadie of the original PF! You are another brick in the wall!" (David Larkin, former PF roadie)

Pinked Floyd website www.pinked-floyd.co.uk

Tickets priced £25 (£21 concessions - Under 18s, Over 60's ; wheelchair users).

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21st - 25th

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors
Showtimes
21 Oct 19:30pm
22 Oct 19:30pm
23 Oct 19:30pm
24 Oct 19:30pm
25 Oct 19:30pm

Presented by Congleton Musical Theatre


Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world.

The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!

Tickets £16.00. Earlybird discount available until 31st May.

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Sat 8th

STAX OF SOUL

Showtimes
8 Nov 19:30pm

Presented by STAX OF SOUL


Following a sold-out performance in 2024, Stax of Soul is back at Daneside Theatre, kicking off their Embracing the Journey Tour 2025! From their Manchester roots in 1983 to over 42 years of delivering powerhouse soul, the band’s journey continues, celebrating the music, the memories, and
the fans that made it all possible.

Get ready for an electrifying evening as this legendary nine-piece band honours soul’s greatest sounds, backed by their renowned brass section and dynamic stage energy. Stax of Soul brings you timeless hits from Stax, Atlantic, Motown, and Northern Soul, saluting icons like James Brown and The Blues Brothers.
Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration! Secure your tickets for Stax of Soul’s Embracing the Journey Tour 2025 at Daneside Theatre. Tickets are expected to sell out, so book early to be part of the legacy!
Featuring over 30 classic soul anthems:
Get Ready, Higher and Higher, Tenderness,  My Girl, Stand By Me, (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction, Give Me Just A Little More Time, The Snake, Gimme Some Lovin’, Minnie The Moocher, Shake a Tail Feather, Hold On, I’m Comin’, Soul Man, I Got You (I Feel Good), Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag, In the Midnight Hour, It’s The Same Old Song, Stop Her On Sight and many more.

Tickets £20 (£18 wheelchairs)

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16th - 22nd

Elf - The Musical

Elf - The Musical
Showtimes
16 Nov 13:00pm
16 Nov 17:30pm
19 Nov 19:30pm
20 Nov 19:30pm
21 Nov 19:30pm
22 Nov 14:30pm
22 Nov 19:30pm

Presented by Congleton Amateur Youth Theatre


CAYT's production of "ELF - THE MUSICAL"

Full length Broadway musical version based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema film "Elf", written by David Berenbaum
Music by
Matthew Sklar
Book by
Thomas Meehan
and Bob Martin
Lyrics by
Chad Beguelin
Directors
Crystal Holford & Olivia Gill
Musical Director
Alex Williams
EVERY BUDDY'S FAVOURITE HOLIDAY MUSICAL 

Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.

Elf features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Prom, The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney's Aladdin on Broadway), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
CHILDREN MUST BE AGED 5 YEARS AND OVER
 
Tickets: £14.00
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26th - 29th

The Flint Street Nativity

The Flint Street Nativity
Showtimes
26 Nov 19:30pm
27 Nov 19:30pm
28 Nov 19:30pm
29 Nov 19:30pm

Presented by Phoenix Theatre Company


Mizzis Horrocks' class of seven year olds is about to perform their nativity play at Flint Street Junior School for the proud mums and dads - and the occasional social worker. Squabbles arise when Gabriel wants to play Mary, the Star grumbles he's not a proper star like they have at NASA, Herod won't stop waving to his mum and dad and the subversive Innkeeper is determined to liven up the traditional script. And then the stick insect escapes...
The children are played by adults, who later play their parents so the set changes accordingly to reflect the difference in scale.
This warm, witty, funny play is an ideal alternative to the usual Christmas fare with original lyrics set to the tunes of the usual Christmas carols.

Tickets £10.00

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Sat 13th

Rotary Christmas Concert

Rotary Christmas Concert
Showtimes
13 Dec 19:30pm

Presented by Congleton Rotary Club


Rotary Christmas Concert

Congleton Rotary Christmas Concert returns for another year.

Featuring Solk Brass and Eaton Bank Encore Choir

Tickets £12.50

 

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Sun 14th

An Evening with HARRY JONES

Showtimes
14 Dec 19:30pm

CONGLETON’S RESIDENT SHOWMAN IS BACK! From his international duties performing as lead vocalist on Princess Cruises! Harry will once again be gracing the stage for an evening of fun and laughter, not to mention using his impeccable vocals and showmanship with a collection of songs from all genres. Mr Jones is excited to share some tales of adventure from his travels, and bring them to life on the stage!
Be prepared for twists and turns, belly laughter, tear jerking moments as he plans to keep you moving throughout the evening!
Harry says “It’s always an honour to perform for the people of Congleton, they are my people and I love them dearly. To have the opportunity to bring all my loved ones and fans of music together to share what I have worked for years to harness is something I will never take for granted! Be prepared for surprises along the way, it will be a magical night!”

 
Tickets: £20. Earlybird discounts until 31st August

10th - 17th

Dick Whittington

Dick Whittington
Showtimes
10 Jan 14:30pm
10 Jan 17:30pm
11 Jan 13:00pm
11 Jan 17:30pm
13 Jan 17:30pm
14 Jan 17:30pm
15 Jan 17:30pm
16 Jan 17:30pm
17 Jan 14:30pm
17 Jan 17:30pm

Presented by Congleton Pantomime


The Panto Paved with Gold…

It’s tough out there — prices are up, hope is down, and young Dick Whittington is rolling into the big city with nothing but dreams of striking it rich and saving his family from...  well, the same old drama! But does it ever go according to plan? Spoiler: No! Of course it doesn't! Cue a villain who's more slippery than a greased weasel, a cat who can talk, and a strange, mysterious tropical island! Buckle up for a ride packed with laughs, magic, sparkly costumes, and a whole lot of "What just happened?" moments.

Welcome to Congleton Pantomime's 'Dick Whittington'...

Daneside Theatre is an accessible venue. People with limited mobility can contact our box office at Congleton Information Centre to discuss their requirements, either in person or by phone (01260 270 350). Wheelchair spaces can be booked via the box office or online.

Tickets: £12.00 (£10.00 concessions)

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Sat 21st

Beatles Complete

Showtimes
21 Feb 19:30pm

Presented by Beatles Complete


THEY’RE BACK!

DIRECT FROM THE WORLD FAMOUS CAVERN CLUB, LIVERPOOL

<>Beatles Complete return to the Daneside Theatre for another night of Beatlemania.

Having now performed over 270 shows at the world famous Cavern Club in Liverpool, Beatles Complete remain the youngest ever Beatles band to gain a residency at the Cavern Club where they still perform every Thursday, packing the club out and creating a unique Beatles vibe. Aged between 18 and 22 Beatles Complete are the closest thing you will get to the unbridled joy of seeing the Beatles when they first lit up the world. Whilst they can’t promise all the screaming and tears from the 60’s, they can give you a host of classic songs brilliantly performed by a band of accomplished multi-instrumentalists, spanning right across The Beatles’ recording history, from Please Please Me right through to Let It Be.

This is a night not to be missed for all Beatles fans. The Beatles were a phenomenon in musical history, Beatles Complete remind you why.

one of the most exciting Beatles tributes around’” – Cavern Club, Liverpool

Tickets £22.00 (£20 concessions) - Available soon

 

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