Tickets have gone on sale for a performance in Altrincham by award-winning vocalist and Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal.

Teal, accompanied by her Trio of piano, bass and drums, will play The Cinnamon Club in Bowdon on Friday September 15th.

Her rich, jazz infused repertoire will explore timeless classics penned by the legendary musical storytellers of the last 100 years, including Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Doris Day.

It will also celebrate more contemporary writers crafting the standards of today, plus Teal’s own original compositions.

The eclectic song list will also include music from Cole Porter, Billy Strayhorn and Rodgers and Hammerstein.

Clare Teal and her Trio, Friday 15th September at The Cinnamon Club. Tickets priced £25 can be obtained by calling 0161 926 8992 or booking online here.

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Stand-up comedian Russell Kane and rock and roll band Showaddywaddy are among the big names coming to the Altrincham Garrick this month.

English comedian Kane is bringing his Right Man, Wrong Age tour to the Barrington Road venue on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th June. Friday is already sold out.

It’ll be the former I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Now! host and Live at the Apollo star’s first appearance in Altrincham.

Also coming up later this month are The Houghton Weavers, who will be bringing their much-loved brand of folk music, humour and audience participation to the Garrick on Saturday 10th June.

Showaddywaddy return for a third year in a row on Saturday 18th June

On Sunday 18th June, Michael King returns with his fantastic ‘On Tour with Elvis’ show – traditionally one of the most requested shows in the Garrick’s calendar – while on Saturday 24th June Showaddywaddy – who sold a million copies of number one hit Under the Moon of Love in the 70s – return for a third year in a row.

And this Sunday, June 4th, award-winning classical crossover duo, ‘Il Destino’, bring their superb show ‘Broadway and Beyond’ to the Garrick in support of the charity ‘Fitzroy’.

Joining Il Destino on stage will be members of Cheshire’s own Opera Britain Youth Chorus under the direction of Jayne Wilson along with the amazing Altrincham ‘Rock Choir’.

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He’s worked with everyone from Paul McCartney to the Pet Shop Boys, and now legendary saxophonist Snake Davis is making a much-anticipated return to the Cinnamon Club in Altrincham.

Snake is bringing his Classic Sax Solos Tour to the Bowdon venue this Friday, June 9th.

Tickets cost £15 but we have three pairs of tickets to the first three people to email abi@thecinnamonclub.net with SNAKE in the subject.

Snake has toured the world as a session musician for artists such as Lisa Stansfield and The Eurythmics and has a long association with M-People.

Snake Davis performing with M-People

He’s also a go-to session musician for Japanese rock star Eikichi Yazawa.

Over the years, Snake has recorded on more than 400 tracks for over 60 artists, including George Michael, Tina Turner, Cher, Paul McCartney, Paul Young, Pet Shop Boys, Soul II Soul, Primal Scream, Rod Stewart and the Spice Girls.

On this tour he’ll perform classics including Baker Street, Careless Whisper, Will You and Still Crazy, accompanied by a five-piece band.

Book tickets for Snake Davis at The Cinnamon Club this Friday, June 9th

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Local MP Graham Brady has backed calls for Channel 4 to move North to MediaCityUK at Salford Quays.

The government has recently held a 12-week consultation concerning the future location of the state-owned broadcaster, which is currently based in London.

The government has already stated its intention to relocate Channel 4, including the policy as a manifesto commitment.

The BBC already employs over 3,000 people at MediaCityUK

And now Brady, who was recently returned as MP for Altrincham and Sale West, has tabled a House of Commons Motion backing the policy in favour of a move to MediaCityUK, where the BBC and ITV already have a significant presence.

The motion says: “This House welcomes the Government’s determination to move broadcaster Channel Four Television out of London; notes that Media City describes itself as a waterfront destination for Manchester with digital creativity, learning and leisure at heart and recommends that Channel 4 finds a welcome home there by relocating to Media City to join the Northern Powerhouse of Broadcasting.”

Altrincham and Sale West MP Graham Brady

Brady, who is supported by fellow Greater Manchester MP William Wragg, said: “Instead of paying for an expensive premises in central London, it is a much better idea for Channel Four to be based in the North West and to take advantage of all the talent and fantastic facilities we have to offer.”

Channel 4 recently released its response to the consultation, outlining its desire to stay in the capital.

It stated: “Channel 4 makes a significant contribution to talent, audiences and the independent production sector in the Nations and Regions, spending over £1.5bn on TV production in the Nations and Regions over the last decade. In 2016 this was at a high of £169m, £36m of which was spent in the devolved Nations. External analysis commissioned by Channel 4 calculates this activity as supporting around 3,000 jobs in the Nations and Regions.”

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Two 1930s-style railway posters promoting Altrincham and Hale have been produced as part of a new exhibition to be held next month at a museum in Northwich.

Between August 8th and September 3rd, the Lion Salt Works Museum will host an exhibition of 13 colourful railway posters promoting the Mid Cheshire Railway Line.

Produced by the Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership and designed by artist Nicky Thompson of Chester-based Lemondrop Creative, the posters are intended to evoke the Golden Age of British travel and encourage holiday-makers in the North West and beyond to embrace the spirit of adventure and explore the sites of the region by rail.

Places featured on the posters include Altrincham, Hale, Chester, Northwich and Knutsford.

The 1930s-style Altrincham poster

There is no charge to view the exhibition and regular tours will take place.

Cllr Louise Gittins, Cabinet Member for Communities and Wellbeing, Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: “The railway posters of the 1930s hailed a new era of train travel and this imaginative campaign featuring fourteen railway stops on the Mid-Cheshire Railway line hopes to trigger a similar reaction.

“I think this is a marvellous initiative and an excellent way of showcasing the beautiful attractions of the region. Not only can visitors view the exhibition free-of-charge at the Lion Salt Works Museum, but they can also buy their own copies of the posters and postcards.

“They make an excellent present and I am sure there will be high demand for them.”

The Hale version

Artist Nicky Thompson, who owns and manages Chester design studio Lemondrop Creative, said: The posters draw on the work of Frank Henry Mason, one of the most influential poster designers of this era. In their day, these posters with their strikingly bold colours and experimental flat design were quite different and new.

“What is unarguable is that they were highly effective in creating an aspirational sense of adventure that drew city-dwellers to explore the countryside. I’m an Ellesmere Port lad, and as a Cheshire resident, it has been a total pleasure to produce the artwork for these posters. I hope everyone enjoys them.”

How to buy them: Posters will be available for purchase at the Lion Salt Works Museum in A3 and A2 size for £5 and £10 respectively. Postcards sets will also be available of 12 posters. If attractions across the region would like to stock these posters and postcards, call Sally Buttifant on 01244 976788 or 0773 652 3863.

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Following the success of Russell Kane’s sold-out two-night run last month, Altrincham Garrick has secured two more top comedians for the Barrington Road venue.

Rich Hall, well known for TV appearances on shows like Have I Got News for You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and QI, will bring his ‘Hoedown’ tour to the Garrick on Sunday October 8th.

The American made his name appearing on and writing for The David Letterman Show, for which he won two Emmy awards.

Then on Wednesday November 29th, Andy Parsons’s ‘Peakbulls**t’ tour hits Altrincham in what will be his only show in the North West.

Parsons has numerous TV credits to his name, including Mock the Week, QI and Live at the Apollo, which he has hosted.

Last month, Russell Kane enjoyed a spectacular two nights at the Garrick, later telling his Facebook fans: “Wow – what a show. Awesome venue.”

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Artists, venues and events have been announced for Hidden Altrincham, the town’s art summer art festival, which returns next month.

Artwork from over 50 artists will be exhibited in 30 locations across town for the festival, which will take place between September 14th and 24th.

Organised by Jo Cushing and Yoko Isami from Open Studios, it will look to shine a spotlight on Altrincham’s culture, heritage, architecture, independent shops, cafes and restaurants, residents and businesses.

A 3D collage by local resident Paola Bazz, who will be exhibiting at Hidden Altrincham

Exhibitors will include both budding young talent and internationally successful artists across different genres including collage, fine art, photography, sculpture and ceramics. For the first time, the performing arts will be included with live music, a poetry evening and storytelling.

Among the exhibitors will be local resident Paola Bazz, whose work will be on display in the Con Club on Greenwood Street. Italian-born Paola has an international reputation and her 3D collages have been exhibited to great reviews in Europe and the USA.

Ceramic artwork by Phil Hardaker, who has been commissioned to produce pieces for the Royal Family and the Houses of Parliament

Fine artist Conor Rogers, who has already won the John Moore Painting Prize and exhibited nationally and in New York, transforms ordinary throwaway items such as beer mats and crisp packets into extraordinary objects by painting depictions of everyday life on them in acrylic. His work will be on display at 47–49 Stamford Park Road.

Local photographer, Graham Douglas, will be exhibiting a series of photographs of local people in venues around the town, including Altrincham in Bloom project manager Sarah Walmsley.

Graham Douglas’s portrait of local volunteer Sarah Walmsley

There will also be an attempt to break the world record for life drawing, a ghost story evening at Mort Subite on Greenwood Street, several events for children including a Sketch Altrincham session in Goose Green, Animation in Fablab and a Spot the Fox arts trail around the town.

The festival is being sponsored by Manchester based arts and travel website, Creative Tourist.

Its director, Alex Saint, said: “This is just what Altrincham needs and needs more of to help make Altrincham the place it could and should be culturally. Thank you, Open Studios!”

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The new season at the Altrincham Garrick will launch later this month with a stage adaptation of Ladies in Lavender.

The play, which runs from Monday September 11th to Saturday 16th, is an award-winning love story with a difference. It’s been adapted for the stage by Shaun McKenna and based on the 2004 film – starring Dames Judi Dench and Maggie Smith – that was written and directed by Charles Dance.

Set in Cornwall in the mid-1930s, the play tells of two ageing spinster sisters, Ursula and Janet Widdington. Their lives are turned upside down when they discover a young man called Andrea washed ashore on the beach, close to death. They nurse him back to health and discover he is a talented Polish violinist, on his way to seek a career in the USA.

Despite her sister’s concerns, Ursula falls in love with Andrea. It leads to a journey of discovery for her and a poignant ending.

The production, which is sponsored by Right at Home care company, will also be the first opportunity to feature the stunning new sound system which has been installed in the main auditorium.

For tickets, contact the Garrick box office on 0161 928 1677 or online at the Altrincham Garrick website.

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The Cinnamon Club is back with a brand new season of singing, dancing and live music.

The Bowdon venue, which has been at the heart of the Altrincham community for over 15 years, is open seven days a week for singing, dancing, live music and parties.

Called the “Ronnie Scott’s of the North” by the Manchester Evening News, the Cinnamon Club has another packed programme of live music coming up.

This Thursday, acclaimed jazz band Ben Cox Band returns to the club fresh from a support slot for Gregory Porter at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

The Ben Cox Band is in action on Thursday

Call the club now on 0161 926 8992 to book in, or email abi@thecinnamonclub.net. More details here.

Cinnamon Club owner Neil Hughes said: “Since 2003, we have had great artists here very week, from Cleo Laine, Humphrey Lyttelton and Georgie Fame to OMD and the Beautiful South.

“Please come and try us – not many towns this size have a beautiful period ballroom and jazz club, you’ll be surprised. Intimate and fun, if you love live music, we have something for you.”

Also back are the popular dancing classes, on what is the largest dedicated sprung dance floor in the area.

Dancing classes are back at the Cinnamon Club this week

If you’d like to try modern jive – “as sexy as salsa and just as fun” – then you can drop in to beginners’ classes every Tuesday and Thursday, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. No need to book.

Or if you’ve been inspired to take up Latin and Ballroom after watching Strictly, you can learn the basic steps of the Waltz, Tango, Jive and Cha Cha on every Sunday and Wednesday, from 6pm to 10pm.

If singing is more your thing, the Cinnamon Club has two choirs every Wednesday.

The daytime choir, at 1pm, involves over 40 singers lead by Clare Morel from The Music Place and Richard Wetherall on piano. There’s no need to audition and coffee and cake is included. The evening choir is from 8 to 9pm.

The Vibrant Voices choir together at the Cinnamon Club

Vibrant Voices is the club’s Community Choir, for people living with dementia, memory loss, Parkinsons Disease, stroke survivors, together with the carers and families who support them.

It takes place every Wednesday at 2pm – you can read more about Vibrant Voices here.

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Hilarious comedy It Runs in the Family, from the master of farce Ray Cooney, is to open at the Altrincham Garrick next week.

Described by the Sunday Times as “a must for the bruised in spirit and the young at heart”, the play runs from Monday 25th September to Saturday 30th September.

Directed by Alan Clements, it tells the story of Dr Mortimer, a leading surgeon in London’s most prestigious hospital who is delivering the “Lecture of the Year” to a hundred of the world’s leading physicians when a distraught former mistress turns up.

The ex-mistress then informs him that their past union resulted in a baby boy who is now a strapping 16-year-old – and waiting outside to be introduced.

There is only one course of action – send for faithful friend, Dr Bonney.

Typical Cooney-esque complications ensue involving a police sergeant, Dr Mortimer’s wife, a severe hospital matron and Dr Bonney’s mother, although why Dr Bonney has to impersonate both matron and Al Jolson is too complicated to explain here and you will simply have to come along to find out.

The show is sponsored by Tom Howley. Season-opener Ladies in Lavender completed a successful run on Saturday.

For tickets, contact the box office on 0161 928 1677 or online at the Altrincham Garrick website

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If you’ve ever fancied yourself as a Miss Marple or Inspector Morse, the latest show at the Garrick Theatre is a must.

Nightmare, a Midsomer Murders-style classic whodunit by Norman Robbins, opens on Monday 16th October and runs until Saturday 21st October.

Interest has been such that Monday night’s performance is already sold out.

Directed by Carole Carr, the audience is invited to play detective, trying to work out actually whodunit. In early rehearsals, even the cast had trouble working out who was the villain of the piece.

For anyone who’s ever fancied themselves as a Morse, Marple, Wainthropp or Frost, it’s the perfect chance to exercise those ‘little grey cells’.

There is no prize for working out the plot but even if you think you know who has done what, you might still be in for a surprise. With twist after twist, this ingenious play is sure to keep you guessing.

For tickets, call the box office on 0161 928 1677 or visit the website.

Inside the Altrincham Garrick

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You may have read the Booker Prize-winning novel. You probably watched the multi-award winning BBC TV series.

Now experience the epic story on stage, as the Garrick brings you the unmissable historical drama Wolf Hall – only the second time this play has ever been produced, anywhere, following the memorable 2014 Royal Shakespeare Company production that toured to the West End and Broadway.

Adapted by Mike Poulton from Hilary Mantel’s original book, this compelling and brilliantly humorous play traces the ascent of the wily tactician Thomas Cromwell from his gutter origins in Putney to the height of power in the court of Henry VIII.

With a minimal set allowing an array of memorable characters to cut back and forth quickly through a variety of settings, from palace to street to Thames barge, Wolf Hall promises to be a stunning visual treat, due to the spectacular range of incredible costumes created by the Garrick’s own wardrobe genius, Mike Shaw, and his talented team – seeing these will be worth the admission price alone!

Wolf Hall runs from Monday 6th to Saturday 11th November. For tickets, ring the box office on 0161 928 1677 or book online here. Monday night is already sold out.

The Garrick’s Wardrobe team behind the costumes in Wolf Hall

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The pre-pantomime show at the Garrick is one of Alan Ayckbourn’s very best comedies, Season’s Greetings.

For everyone who sees it, Christmas will never be quite the same again

Shortly after writing it, Ayckbourn described the play in the following terms: “The family reunion, the pile of brightly wrapped presents; the log roaring in the grate; a children’s puppet show and a Boxing Day tea; turkey dinners; paper hats; crackers and streamers; around the base of the gaily decorated tree an extramarital relationship; a couple of stray gunshots in the hall. All the ingredients for a traditional English Christmas.”

The Garrick has put on this play twice before but with a gap of 20 years it was time for a revival. One of the cast actually appeared in the last production (though playing a different character) as did director, John Chidgey, who promises an evening full of laughs, and it being Christmas, tears as well.

Season’s Greetings runs from Monday 20th to Saturday 25th November, with Monday night already sold out. This production is sponsored by Cresta World Travel.

For tickets, ring the box office on 0161 928 1677 or book online here.

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To mark the launch edition of the Altrincham Today magazine, we commissioned an original front cover illustration from Nick Thompson, owner of Chester design studio Lemondrop Creative.

We’ve now made it available to buy as a Limited Edition run of 100 A3 Archival Giclee Prints, priced at £69.99 each plus a delivery charge of £4.99.

Each numbered print is a beautiful piece of art, and would make a perfect gift for anyone with a connection to our great town of Altrincham. Purchasers will also receive a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist himself.

Buy the print here

To secure yours – and hurry, they are going fast! – simply click on the button below and pay using PayPal or any major credit or debit card:

If you have any further questions about the print, please email david@altrincham.today. Delivery will be within a maximum of 7-10 working days.

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A Christmas pop-up shop selling work from local designers and makers has opened in Altrincham town centre.

Open Studios Altrincham has opened the shop inside its new premises at 47-49 Stamford New Road.

Shoppers can choose from a wide range of handmade gifts including ceramics, jewellery, cushions, bags, original prints and paintings.

T-shirts and lino prints from Meadowlark Prints

The shop is open until Christmas Eve and new work is arriving all the time.

The plan is for the shop to be open from 11am until 8pm during the week and 12 until 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Any artists and makers who would like to display their work should drop in for a chat.

Ceramics by Gabi Lomar-Dixon

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An Altrincham company has played in a starring role in the BBC’s acclaimed Christmas advert.

Puppet makers MacKinnon & Saunders, based on Seamons Road, made the characters in the animated ad.

Created by BBC in-house and produced by Blinkink, ‘The Supporting Act’ follows a 10-year-old girl as she tries to convince her dad to take an interest in her Christmas talent show and has been described by many as the festive ad of the year.

Watch the ad here:

The girl is shown practicing at the supermarket, in the kitchen and on the street in preparation for the most important dance performance of her life.

Her dad is always with her, but is busy with work and fails to notice until the moment that really matters when he helps his daughter remember her dance moves in a touching show of ‘oneness’.

MacKinnon & Saunders said it was “a bit stunned” by how its puppets had been realised in the finished film.

BBC's stunning Christmas film 2017 #TheSupportingAct. Thrilled (and a bit stunned) at how beautifully our puppets have been brought to life! https://t.co/dVVUdkRxyX

— Mackinnon & Saunders (@MackandSaund) December 2, 2017

Also involved in the production of the film was Stockport-based Clockwork Frog Films, who designed and built the set.

MacKinnon & Saunders’ previous credits include Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr Fox, Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride, and Frankenweenie.

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The Garrick’s famous traditional family pantomime returns this Friday – but you’ll have to hurry to get the last remaining tickets.

Over 90% of tickets have already been sold for the entire run of Sleeping Beauty.

An enchanting and exciting tale for the whole family, the show will feature singing, dancing, comedy, music, sparkling sets and costumes.

There is currently availability on the following dates:

• Friday 15th December at 7.30pm
• Tuesday 19th December at 7.30pm
• Wednesday 20th December at 7.30pm
• Thursday 21st December at 7.30pm
• Saturday January 6th at 5.30pm
• Sunday January 7th at 5.30pm

All other 18 performances are sold out. This year’s panto is sponsored by The Greenhouse Shop and Restaurant.

For tickets, ring the box office on 0161 928 1677 or book online here.

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Everyman is planning to open a cinema in the former JJB Sports unit in Altrincham town centre.

The boutique cinema chain, which has 22 venues across England, is working up proposals ahead of submitting a planning application to Trafford Council for a four-screen cinema in the currently vacant unit at 74-88 George Street.

The proposed cinema would be accessible both from New Market Square and George Street, and would be the second cinema in Altrincham after Vue on Denmark Street.

Earlier this week, Everyman revealed that it had exchanged contracts on an unspecified Altrincham site earmarked for a four-screen cinema that it hoped to open in 2018.

Chief executive Crispin Lilly said: “We’re so excited to create something special in Altrincham. Our focus is really on experience, from a fabulous bar and food and drink menu, including lovely wines and hand rolled pizzas, to comfy sofa seating and a great programme of film and events.

A CGI of the proposed Everyman Cinema on George Street

“We aim to make every guest’s visit special no matter what they choose to watch, and make them fall in love with a night at the cinema.”

David Hopps, executive member for housing and strategic planning at Trafford Council, said: “We’re excited to be welcoming Everyman to Trafford. They promise to offer an experience that is very different and will hopefully appeal to regular moviegoers, as well as people who don’t normally visit the cinema.”

The redevelopment of 74-84 George Street is being undertaken by Merepark on behalf of Altrincham Regeneration. Two additional retail/leisure units, spanning 4,000 sq ft and 5,000 sq ft, are also available for letting.

The news would represent a significant boost for the southern end of George Street after a spate of big-name arrivals at the other end, including Flannels, Bistrot Pierre, Paperchase and JD Sports.

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One of Agatha Christie’s lesser known murder mystery plays opens at the Altrincham Garrick on Monday 29th January.

Go Back for Murder, which will run until Saturday 3rd February, was adapted by the Queen of Crime in 1960 from her earlier book, Five Little Pigs, in which Hercule Poirot set out to unravel the mystery presented by pretty young Carla Le Marchant.

But in the stage version, Poirot is written out, and Carla herself seeks to find out ‘whodunnit’, helped by young lawyer Justin Fogg.

‘Go Back for Murder’ is the complex story of a murder revisited years after the supposed murderer has been found guilty and hanged. So, we know who did it and how… or we think we do, until the convicted woman’s daughter returns from Canada to rake over the coals and uncover the truth.

An unusual take on the traditional murder mystery, the action of the play slips seamlessly from past to present, examining the danger of relying on personal testimony warped by time, prejudice and perception. By studying each suspect’s testimony, and the various inconsistencies between them, the drama arrives at a disturbing and terrible truth.

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A riotous political farce from the pen of the man who wrote classic Seventies sitcoms Rising Damp and Only When I Laugh is up next at the Altrincham Garrick.

Up and Coming, written by Eric Chappell, opens on Monday February 26th and runs until Saturday March 3rd.

It tells the tale of fictional Philip Conway, Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the House, as he attends a party conference.

But, tipped to be the new party leader, his campaign for power is in serious danger of collapse. Visits from rivals, fellow conspirators and the all-too-attentive Vicky coincide keeping Philip on his toes; the world’s press is in the lobby; there are threats of assassination; students are rioting outside the hotel: an uncomfortable evening is the result! Who will get his – or her – just deserts?

Tickets for Up and Coming, costing between £7.50 and £16, can be bought by ringing the box office on 0161 928 1677 Option 1, or buying online here.

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