Mega March for Wrexham’s William Aston Hall!

It’s a mega March for Wrexham’s William Aston Hall which has a jam-packed programme of events for audiences.

If a chuckle is what you are after there is lots of comedy coming up.

Celebrating 40 years on the road, Britain’s raciest and sassiest cabaret trio are bringing Fascinating Aïda (7 Mar) to Wrexham.

Uniquely charming, with diamond-sharp satire, filthy, hilarious, belligerent, political, poignant and outrageous, this indomitable trio are still the mistresses of their craft.

This new show will feature much-loved favourites and new songs.

Ricky Tomlinson will return to the stage in Irish Annie’s (11 Mar) musical play.

Irish Annie’s is a celebration of Irish culture, from the music to the comedy, featuring the well-known live six-piece band The Shenanigans.

Meet landlady Annie and her regular madcap customers for a fun night out of comedy, music and mayhem, featuring original tracks written for the show by Asa Murphy, along with your all-time favourite Irish tunes including Galway Shawl, Tell Me Ma, Dirty Old Town, Whiskey In The Jar, Danny Boy and many more.

The evening promises to have the audience laughing, singing, and dancing the night away.

Macbeth – Mid Wales Opera

Ricky Tomlinson said: “This show is a delight to be part of, with a wonderful cast of characters and beautiful original and classic Irish music.

“Come and enjoy the show and sing-along with the song sheets provided. I guarantee you will have a ball.”

Other music events taking place include Fairport Convention (5 Mar). They have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, having formed in 1967.

This year’s Winter Tour will present a mix of long-established Fairport favourites and some surprises from albums old and new.

The band features founding member Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals, Dave Pegg on bass guitar, Ric Sanders on violin, Chris Leslie on fiddle, mandolin and vocals.

Fairport will be joined on stage by former member Dave Mattacks on Drums.

The Story of Guitar Heroes (8 Mar) has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.

Fascinating Aida

Featuring talented world-class musicians and state-of-the-art video projection, the show journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll through to the most creative and inspirational guitar heroes of the modern era.

The Story of Guitar Heroes recreates the unique sounds of each guitar legend with incredible accuracy, utilising no less than 30 different authentic guitars.

Audience members can expect classic hits from legends including Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, Van Halen, Slash and many more.

Mid Wales Opera will bring Verdi’s Macbeth to Wrexham this month (12 Mar).

One of Shakespeare’s greatest plays is also one of Verdi’s greatest operas. Verdi’s magnificent score, with its sweeping melodies and intricate harmonies, propels the psychologically thrilling narrative, whilst Act 4 introduces a modern twist with the haunting chorus of refugees.

Sung in English, accompanied by Ensemble Cymru and with a large cast, supplemented by community choruses, Mid Wales Opera presents its first-ever production of Verdi’s Macbeth as the culmination of its Shakespeare Season.

The first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time performed by a sensational live band and character singers, giant screen with sing along lyrics Sing The Musicals (30 Mar) is a must see for any musical lover.

With Mama Mia, The Greatest Showman, Grease, Dirty Dancing, We Will Rock You and many more!

Awake my soul: The Mumford & Sons Story (10 Mar) is the live concert celebrating Mumford & Sons’, one of the most famous British folk-rock bands of the 21st century and their unique sound.

Awake my soul: The Mumford & Sons Story

You’ll be taken on the story of their musical journey from West London dive bars to sell-out stadium tours, multi-platinum albums and a private performance for Barack Obama.

Following its sell out event at Theatr Clwyd Something About George (16 Mar) the George Harrison Story comes to William Aston Hall.

The musical biopic about the so-called quiet Beatle, features a five-piece band performing beautiful songs such as My Sweet Lord, Something, Got My Mind Set On You and Handle With Care.

The show includes incredible solo material and music from rock n’ roll’s greatest supergroup, The Travelling Wilburys – not forgetting more than a few Beatles’ classics along the way.

From heartbreak to hedonism and song writing to instant success, Something About George will show you a life that was anything but quiet. Starring Daniel Taylor most recently at Theatr Clwyd in Blood Brothers.

Families will not want to miss Milkshake Live (24 Mar). Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blue’s Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure!

Pack your bags and jump aboard the Milkshake! train as we go on an all singing, all dancing holiday together! It’s a family show not to be missed!

For more information or to book any of the shows at William Aston Hall, Wrexham please visit www.williamastonwrexham.com or by calling the Theatr Clwyd box office on 01352 344101.

*Featured image Catherine Rice and Ricky Tomlinson in Irish Annie’s – credit David Munn