Christopher Alan Helme is an English singer-songwriter, formerly the frontman of John Squire's post-Stone Roses band The Seahorses.

A very special acoustic show with Mark Morriss & Adam Devlin of Britpop legends The Bluetones. The band, formed in 1993, had an impressive run of hit singles throughout the late 90's/early 00's, including ’Bluetonic’, ‘Slight Return’, ‘Marblehead Johnson’, ‘Solomon Bites The Worm’, ‘If’ and ‘Keep the Fires Burning’. They scored thirteen Top 40 singles and three Top 10 albums in the UK charts before splitting up in 2011. Join frontman Mark Morriss alongside band mate Adam Devlin as they "Cut Some Rug" on stage together at this very intimate show.

“They’ve lasted because they are brilliant” Radio 2 Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in the ’80s and the duo made a huge impact with the release of their debut album Seduced and Abandoned (1987) which featured their first top ten single Labour of Love. The follow up album Remote continued the trend and produced the huge hits Looking for Linda and Violently. Albums like Stars Crash Down, Showtime and Jazz Not Jazz ensured Hue and Cry’s continued successful run through the ’90s, whilst their 2005 appearances as finalists on ITV’s primetime show Hit Me Baby One More Time, featuring their version of Beyonce’s Crazy In Love, thrust the band firmly back into the mainstream limelight. A number of successful album releases and accompanying live appearances followed which included Open Soul (2008), Xmasday (2009), Bitter Suite Again (2010), Hot Wire (2012), Remote: Major to Minor (2014), September Songs (2015), Pocketful of Stones (2017). To date Hue and Cry have sold in excess of two million records worldwide. In 2019, Hue and Cry sold out their Summer Nights at the Bandstand show at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove park within forty-eight hours and finished the year by playing live all over the UK. With the global pandemic bringing live touring to a halt during 2020/21, Hue and Cry introduced their pioneering Live from Lockdown streaming shows which were broadcast live from the band’s Glasgow based studio and viewed online by thousands of fans around the world. A collection of their favourite tracks from these shows was released as a Best of Lockdown album (2022). Hue and Cry have sold tens of thousands of concert tickets worldwide. As well as performing alongside some of the greatest artists in music history – appearing with U2, James Brown, Madonna, Al Green and Van Morrison to name but a few – the band have undertaken a multitude of their own headline tours and made numerous festival appearances. Hue and Cry were recognised by their peers when they were recently presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Scottish Music Awards. The band are currently working on a brand new album and have made a welcome return to performing in front of audiences.

The ultimate cheesy party experience! A mix of bingo and a whole load of the cheesiest party music you ever heard! Win prizes, dance, sing and party like your life depends on it! It's Bingo with a whole tube of cheese sauce poured all over it.

The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Simon and Garfunkel. Lose yourself to nostalgia with such classics as Mrs Robinson, The Boxer, The Sounds of Silence, and Bridge Over Troubled Water as well as all the others that have established Paul Simon as one of the most successful songwriters of all time. Paul and Art are played to perfection, bringing in elements of their famously fractious relationship, as well as replicating the beautiful harmonies flawlessly. This is a wonderful show filled with excellent music, nostalgia, and a genuine love for some great musicians.

Flash: The UK's most authentic live tribute to the music of Freddie Mercury and Queen. Hit after hit, anthem after anthem, as the group power out the greatest songs of Queen crowd participation is at a high from the start. Performed in authentic costumes and with replica equipment the show really is as close as it gets. Flash have been performing concerts all over Europe and the Far East for the past 20 years. They were also a hand-picked tribute band chosen by the BBC to perform live to a primetime television audience of millions. Queen have amassed a huge back catalogue of hits, some of the most recognised tunes in history and their popularity is as high as ever. Flash captures that live sensation of Queen closer than any other group.

Join us on a musical journey, charting the rise to fame of one of the biggest selling artiste of all time. Combining breath-taking vocal and piano performances, flamboyant costumes, a dazzling light show -- all accompanied by an outstanding band and backing vocals. Travel back in time and be treated to all the hits such as Crocodile Rock, Philadelphia Freedom, Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting, Are You Ready for Love, I’m Still Standing, I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues, Tiny Dancer, Your Song and of course Rocket Man.

A-List rock star Stewart Copeland enjoyed remarkable success with The Police, and is one of the greatest drummers of all-time, a multi-Grammy winner, and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. Having played drums for Curved Air from 1975 to 1976, he went on to drive The Police to world domination between 1977 and 1986 before composing Hollywood soundtracks, writing books, forming a supergroup, making films, and composing for ballet, opera, and classical music. In this fascinating “Evening With”, Stewart will talk about his incredible life as a performer, musician, entertainer, and writer.

Just the Tonic bring their monthly comedy gigs to Bowdon, with Justin Moorhouse, Dan Nightingale, Eric Rushton and Jon Pearson.

New Dawn Fades - A Play About Joy Division & Manchester Avibrant new production touring the UK. The play tells the story of four ordinary lads who, inspired by the punk revolution of 1970s Manchester, came together to form one of the most influential bands of all time, Joy Division. Following the untimely death of lead singer Ian Curtis, the band went on to huge world-wide success as New Order. A spellbinding journey of love, passion, grief, and of course music, drawing inspiration from the enigmatic lyrics of Ian Curtis, with a soundtrack featuring iconic hits of the late 1970s UK music scene including of course Joy Division. A smash hit when it debuted at the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival in July 2013, New Dawn Fades has continued to wow audiences across the country, playing to capacity crowds and standing ovations.

Dutch Barn Spirit of Comedy launches to find the UKs next best stand up comedian 20 acts doing 2 minutes each! The new progressive Spirit of Comedy competition launched on 9th April 2025, with multiple regional rounds reaching all 4 corners of the UK, and a grand final taking place in October 2025. Co-owned by Ricky Gervais, Dutch Barn vodka is a premium vodka brand distilled from British apples in Yorkshire and theyre committed to helping their drinkers have a laugh. Your ticket will include one drink - Dutch Barn Vodka (alternative drinks are not available)

After our last sold out discos, the legendary DISCOS FOR GROWN UPS pop-up disco party is coming back to the wonderful BOWDON ROOMS, Altrincham for something new!....

Josh Pugh - Inarguably five stars hes destined for the big leagues British Comedy Guide Danny McLoughlin - "He can recite an advertising jingle and still get plenty of laughs." - Chortle Adam Bloom - "He's been one of my favourite stand-ups for about ten years. Bloom not only has meticulous, brilliant lines, but also an intense and fragile honesty" - Ricky Gervais. "In the premier league of comedy" - The Independent Allyson June Smith - This teacher-come-comic is ready to show international audiences why she is a sought-after fan favourite. The first Thursday of each month Just the Tonic bring the BEST of the UK circuit to this fabulous venue on Bowden

Get ready for an electrifying night of powerhouse vocals, dazzling costumes, and non-stop energy as we present the Tina Turner Tribute Night at the elegant and iconic Bowdon Rooms in Altrincham on Saturday 27th September!

The iconic STAX of SOUL make a grand return to the Bowdon Rooms in May.  Fresh from their sold-out Fortieth Anniversary Tour, this legendary nine-piece band continues to dazzle audiences with their dynamic brass section and powerhouse performances. Join us for a night filled with soul-stirring classics from the heart of Stax, Atlantic, Motown, and Northern Soul. Immerse yourself in the sounds ofJames Brown, The Blues Brothers, and over 30 iconic soul hits including "Get Ready," "Higher and Higher," and "My Girl." 

Join us on December 5th for a Winter Wonderland Christmas party featuring the UK's top Elton John tribute, Rocket Max, and his live band! Warm up with our DJ, then hit the dance floor as Rocket Max brings the magic of Elton John to life!

Step into a neon-drenched time machine and relive the electrifying energy of the 1980s with Retro Electro, the UKs premier tribute band to the synth-pop decade that changed music forever!

Join us onSaturday 8th Novemberfor an unforgettable evening at the stunning Bowdon Rooms. Were bringing you a night of iconic music with a spectacularJersey Boys Tribute Night, performed by the incredibleJersey 4.