AFTER more than 500 days of closure Crewe Lyceum Theatre has re-opened its doors just in time to celebrate its 110th birthday.

The landmark anniversary falls tomorrow (Saturday) and heralds the start of a year of exciting projects and events to celebrate the rich cultural heritage that the theatre has brought to the heart of Crewe.

Theatre bosses say that over the next 12 months the stage at the 681-seat venue will putting on events aimed at "honouring the theatre's incredible history, not only a beautiful setting in which to host great live entertainment, but as a treasured community asset".

The Lyceum reopened for the first time since last March with Bank Holiday shows, including an Elvis tribute act, The Spirit of Elvis, last Saturday and an appearance from comedian Jason Manford on Monday.

Now an exciting year-round line up of top comedians, live music, drama and interactive evenings has been scheduled for audiences.

Highlights include monthly promotions, nostalgic trips down memory lane and activities designed to encourage customers, past and present, to share their fondest memories of visiting the Grade II listed Edwardian theatre.

Crewe Lyceum Theatre Director, Adam Knight said: "Crewe Lyceum has a rich history and our re-opening and 110th Birthday are the perfect opportunity to celebrate the stories and successes that place our theatre at the very heart of our community and confirms our status as a much-loved venue on the UK theatre scene.

"I grew up watching some of the fantastic productions created at the Lyceum and I am proud that we are continuing to play our part in creating opportunities for local people and emerging professionals to make and create work on our stage.

"The Lyceum is excited to be back and looking forward to our next 110 years."

The 12-month celebrations will feature alongside a packed programme of entertainment already planned this year, including the Christmas panto production of Sleeping Beauty, starring Bobby Davro, Amelia Lily and Malcolm Lord; a newly announced smash-hit Drag Murder Mystery Death Drop; and the Olivier Award-Winning comedy-drama The Rise and Fall of Little Voice.

You can check out What's On at the Lyceum here.