Following the record-breaking Christmas pantomime Cinderella, St Helens Theatre Royal are back with the first of four pantomimes in 2023, a totally wizard treat for all the family this half-term with a trip to the merry old land of Oz. Audiences at the popular town centre venue in St Helens are being invited to follow the Yellow […]
A celebration of Ireland and Irish culture, ‘Irish Annies’ is touring the UK and Ireland around the St Patricks Day celebrations in March. This includes a show at St Helens Theatre Royal, featuring performances from Ricky Tomlinson, Asa Murphy, Catherine Rice and six-piece band The Shenanigans. The well-reviewed musical follows pub landlady Annie and her regular […]
After playing to packed audiences and receiving its best reviews ever, the Theatre Royal in St Helens has decided to spread the joy by making its final showing of Cinderella a Pay What You Can performance. The theatre says it’s a gesture of goodwill for those in need at a time of crisis, and a chance to […]
With one wave of a magic wand, the audience will be whisked off to a glamorous ball this Christmas as St Helens Theatre Royal presents their pantomime Cinderella. Coronation Street actor Kimberly Hart-Simpson is swapping the cobbles for the title starring role in the production. Best known for playing the role of Nicky Wheatley in the soap, she […]
Comedy, live music, drama and family favourites are all set to star in the packed programme which runs between now and Christmas. Music is a major part of the autumn season with a host of fantastic original stars and top tribute acts heading for St Helens to enthral Merseyside music-lovers. The season opens on 8 September when […]
St Helens-born actor Michael Parr – best known for his role as an Emmerdale bad boy – is returning to his hometown this Autumn to star in raucous comedy Rita, Sue & Bob Too! It’s not just a return to his hometown, he will also revisit St Helens Theatre Royal to perform – Michael last appeared at the town […]
St Helens youngster Jamie Leahey and his trusty side-kick puppet Chuck will join an all-star cast in his hometown’s Christmas pantomime Cinderella. Thirteen-year-old Jamie and Chuck recently wowed the judges and audience of Britain’s Got Talent with his excellent ventriloquist act. In June, he made it to the Grand Final finishing runner-up – winning a […]
The four-week countdown is now on until the stage show of 1970s classic comedy Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em arrives at St Helens Theatre Royal as part of a national UK Tour. The highly acclaimed show features a star-studded cast. Hilarious mishaps and DIY disasters will bring the house down – quite literally – with […]
Chair of the Board of Trustees We are looking for a new Chair for our Board of Trustees. We are particularly interested in Expressions of Interest from individuals with specialist knowledge and professional experience in leading an organisation and chairing meetings. Term: Initially a 3 year term, renewable for a further 3 years. The position […]
The greatest fairytale of them all will entertain family audiences at St Helens Theatre Royal this Christmas – and today producers have announced that Britain’s Got Talent 2020 winner Jon Courtenay will appear as Dandini in the spellbinding seasonal spectacular, following his appearance on the show on Friday night. Cinderella will make it a magical […]
