Southport Theatre & Convention Centre Autumn 2014 Brochure

AUTUMN 2014 0844 871 3021 atgtickets.com/southport

FRI 12 DEC - SAT 3 JAN Bkg fees apply

WELCOME Welcome to the latest What’s On brochure for the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre - one of the most versatile venues in the North West. This season you will find a whole host of great entertainment with something for everyone!

SPECIAL EVENTS

DIARY SEP THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN SAT 27 SEP

STONES IN HIS POCKETS TUE 30 SEP

OCT SALLY MORGAN WED 8 OCT

We are thrilled to have such a busy Autumn season ahead, with more shows being booked into the venue all the time. So please keep up to date with everything that’s happening; direct at the Box Office counter, on our website, Facebook & Twitter - follow us!

HA HA HOOD!

There’s something for everyone this season with family favourites Sooty and Miracle on 34th Street to blues legend John Mayall and the new voice of jazz Gregory Porter. If it’s laughs you’re looking for, we have that covered with Dawn French, Jimmy Carr and Eric and Little Ern, direct from the West End.

THE SOOTY SHOW

MON 13 OCT

JIMMY CARR - FUNNY BUSINESS FRI 17 OCT

THE SENSATIONAL 60s 5OTH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SAT 18 OCT

WED 29 OCT

THE DREAMBOYS FLORAL HALL FRI 31 OCT

JOE LONGTHORNE

On behalf of the whole team, thank you for your continued support of the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre. We all look forward to welcoming you here in the very near future.

SUN 16 NOV

STONES IN HIS POCKETS TUE 30 SEP 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G

Following a sell-out run on Broadway, the West End and on tour, the worldwide sensation makes its debut at Southport. The original director Ian McElhinney, now starring in the critically acclaimed Game Of Thrones, is once again at the helm. Don’t miss this hilarious and moving tale of a quiet Irish community turned upside down by the arrival of a Hollywood movie shoot. Brought to life by two highly talented actors who play 15 characters between them.

THE ELO EXPERIENCE

Looking ahead to 2015 we are now on sale with productions of the magical musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Twopence to Cross the Mersey - The Stage Play.

HALFWAY TO PARADISE THE BILLY FURY STORY SAT 8 NOV

ERIC AND LITTLE ERN TUE 11 NOV

JOHN MAYALL WED 12 NOV FRI 14 NOV

KEN DODD

SAT 15 NOV

GREGORY PORTER MIRACLE ON 34 STREET TH

SALLY MORGAN PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD WED 8 OCT 7.30pm

THE HOLLIES

International psychic and star of hit TV show, Sally Morgan returns with her phenomenal interactive stage show. Her ability to pass on messages from spirit with incredible accuracy leaves audiences completely astounded. Her work with celebrities and royalty earned her the name ‘psychic to the stars’, most notably reading for the inspirational Princess Diana. Don’t miss seeing her in action!

MARTY WILDE’S ROCK’N’ROLL PARTY

Sally Morgan is investigational/experimental. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.

MON 17 - WED 19 NOV

VAMPIRES ROCK FRI 21 NOV

THE DRIFTERS SAT 22 NOV

PAUL HOLLYWOOD WED 26 NOV

TUE 2 DEC

THE FUNNIEST FARCE IN THE FOREST! HA HA HOOD! STARRING SU POLLARD & CANNON AND BALL WITH BEN LANGLEY & ANDY PICKERING

LET’S HANG ON

MON 13 OCT 7.30pm C G

DAWN FRENCH

Ten years after a messy divorce Robin and Marian are forced back together to fight the Sheriff once more. Little John and Friar Tuck, now considerably older and rougher around the edges, join the merry pair to try and save the citizens of Nottingham.

Not to be missed. www.hahahood.com

FRI 28 NOV

SAT 29 NOV

DEC FRANK, SAMMY & DEAN CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK FRI 5 DEC

SAT 6 DEC

REMEMBER WHEN AT CHRISTMAS FLORAL HALL WED 10 DEC

SLEEPING BEAUTY

FRI 12 DEC - SAT 3 JAN

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Celebrating 50 years of UK No.1s, the all-new, all-star 2014 Stateside spectacular boasts more No.1s than ever. The legend of the label lives on as five-star performances revive over 36 classics from The Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more, featuring the dance moves, musicianship and costumes. www.easytheatres.com

SAT 1 NOV FRI 7 NOV

TUE 24 - SAT 28 FEB

SAT 27 SEP 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C F

NOV THE MANFREDS

Bringing the year to a close in traditional style, our pantomime, Sleeping Beauty runs from Fri 12 Dec and stars Coronation Street’s Ken Morley, Hi 5’s Emma Nowell plus full supporting cast. New for this year, you can book excellent value pre-show packages - see page 13 for details.

Warmest regards, LISA CHU General Manager

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

FEB JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT TUE 24 - SAT 28 FEB

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(Bkg fee)

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SPECIAL EVENTS JIMMY CARR

THE DREAMBOYS

FUNNY BUSINESS

FRI 31 OCT 7.30pm FLORAL HALL ATG THEATRE CARD £2.50 off G

FRI 17 OCT 8pm

The UK’s top male glamour show and most famous stripper act in the UK returns this Autumn. If you’re looking for the very best girls night out in the UK, then look no further than these incredible stripping hunks. An action packed 2 hour show from start to finish, these boys will literally have you begging for more! This is one action packed night of music, muscle, magic and mayhem that will leave you breathless which you simply cannot afford to miss!

Jimmy’s been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’, which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. It’s like being the ‘Tallest Dwarf’ or the ‘Healthiest Glaswegian’. Really not that big a deal.

Funny Business is Jimmy’s brand new stand up show. Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the kn*b gags.

Over 16’s only

THE MANFREDS SAT 1 NOV 7.30pm

Since Manfred Mann formed in 1962, they have firmly secured their place in the history books of British popular and R&B music. After the successful reunion in 1991, The Manfreds have toured extensively and received standing ovations nationwide. Now they are back in Southport to inject all of the enthusiasm back into their timeless anthems! The Manfreds are Paul Jones, Mike d’Abo, Mike Hugg, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend, Marcus Cliffe and Simon Currie.

THE SENSATIONAL 60s

THE SOOTY SHOW

SAT 18 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G

Izzy Wizzy let’s get busy - It’s The Sooty Show!

Direct from CITV, Sooty heads into town in a fabulous new show to delight the whole family.

Joining the nation’s favourite bear will be Sweep, Soo and Sooty’s TV Partner Richard Cadell!

Boy will he have his hands full!

50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

This is without doubt the ultimate 60s extravaganza touring the UK on its 50th anniversary. For one night only six legendary names from the 1960s take to the stage and deliver to you a night never to be forgotten. Hits include I’m Into Something Good, Hippy Hippy Shake, The Crying Game, Young Girl, Tossing And Turning, You Were Made For Me plus many more.

WED 29 OCT 11am & 2.30pm F C

It’s Sooty’s birthday party and things aren’t going to plan. Sooty and Sweep get messy baking the birthday cake and will Soo ever decide which dress to wear?

A spectacular mix of magic, music and mess guaranteed giggles for Sooty fans old and new!

Special party guests include legendary Sooty favourites Butch the bulldog and Ramsbottom the snake.

So join in with all the fun and games at Sooty’s birthday party! There’s also a chance to meet Richard and Sooty after the show.

Don’t miss it!

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THE ELO EXPERIENCE FRI 7 NOV 7.30pm

Formed over 7 years ago, The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to ELO. With a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience, why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds and takes you on a musical journey through time. Featuring all the greatest hits; Evil Woman, Living Thing, and of course Mr Blue Sky.

HALFWAY TO PARADISE

THE BILLY FURY STORY SAT 8 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C G Billy Fury was Britain’s own Elvis and girls loved him! 31 years after his death, Billy’s own band his original Fury’s Tornados remember him by re-playing his 29 hit records - Wondrous Place, Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, A Thousand Stars, Jealousy, Halfway To Paradise and many more. See Billy come alive with his Fury’s Tornados on giant screen - the atmosphere is both electric & emotional.

BOOK NOW 0844 871 3021

(Bkg fee)

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SPECIAL EVENTS ERIC AND LITTLE ERN

GREGORY PORTER

TUE 11 NOV 7.30pm C G ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off

SUN 16 NOV 7.30pm

Recreating the finest moments of Eric and Ernie’s television and stage performances, cherished moments from the archives sit alongside new material created by the performers. Together they make a brilliant comedy that recreates the all-ages appeal of Morecambe and Wise in their heyday.

HHHHH ‘WONDERFULLY FUNNY, GENUINE AND BEAUTIFULLY PLAYED’ THE HERALD

JOHN MAYALL’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

The Grammy Award winning artist has been compared to Donny Hathaway & Bill Withers and carries the accolade of the next great male jazz singer. A disarmingly sincere performer, with a groove that never quits, a voice of incredible virtuosity and a seemingly universal appeal as a songwriter, Porter fuses jazz and soul better than anybody. His latest album, Liquid Spirit is shot through with gospel, blues and R&B influences winning him a 2014 Grammy Award.

WED 12 NOV 7.30pm

Join Steve Steinman with his full cast of superb singers, dancers and formidable band as they blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems including; We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Highway to Hell, Since You’ve Been Gone and many more! Celebrating its 11th year and final chapter, Vampires Rock is what can only be described as one of the best touring shows ever!

JOE LONGTHORNE

THE DRIFTERS

Joe’s repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world’s top singers. However, he is perhaps best known for his impersonation of Shirley Bassey who has commented, ‘Joe can do me better than I can do myself’. During his career, Joe has received gold and platinum discs for his albums, enjoyed sell-out concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.

Now, Joe is looking forward to new challenges, new songs to sing and new audiences to thrill.

Following on from the success of the 60th Anniversary Tour, The Drifters are proud to present an exhilarating new show, including songs such as Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Kissin’ in the Back Row, Come On Over To My Place, More Than a Number in my Little Red Book and many more. The Optimum Tour promises to be their best yet!

SAT 22 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C

KEN DODD

60 YEARS OF HAPPINESS AND LAUGHTER SAT 15 NOV 7pm G 2014 marks the 60th anniversary year of Ken Dodd’s incredible career as a professional entertainer. He is a comedian of legendary status; an icon and national treasure who has been entertaining audiences for a lifetime of happiness and laughter. Come and enjoy his famous Happiness Show and you’ll be absolutely discumknockerated by a truly tattifelarius (fun-filled) evening of laughter and songs presented by a comedy genius.

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THE FINAL COUNTDOWN TOUR CLASSIC ROCK SPECTACULAR FRI 21 NOV 7.30pm C G

Join Blues legend John Mayall for his 80th anniversary tour with special guests King King in this explosive blues bill. John Mayall is regarded by many as blues’ most influential artist. Crowned Best Blues Band for two years running at the British Blues Awards, King King boasts a string of awards including number 3 in the top 20 albums worldwide of 2013 by Blues Rock Review.

FRI 14 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off

VAMPIRES ROCK

THE HOLLIES FRI 28 NOV 7.30pm

No support act is needed as The Hollies perform their Classics - The Air That I Breathe, Carrie Anne, Bus Stop, Just One Look, Stop Stop Stop, On a Carousel, Long Cool Woman, In a Black Dress, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, and many more hits in a brilliant two hour plus Hollies celebration.

BOOK NOW 0844 871 3021

(Bkg fee)

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SPECIAL EVENTS

A MAGICAL PRODUCTION FOR ALL THE FAMILY

PAUL HOLLYWOOD

BRITISH BAKING LIVE TOUR WED 26 NOV 8pm AN EVENING OF BAKING, FUN, DEMOS AND AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION British Baking Live will see Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood demonstrate recipes, reveal some of the secrets of being a TV chef and take the audience on a journey through his life in baking.

Paul will demonstrate up to four of his favourite recipes and four lucky audience members, chosen at random, will be invited to take part in one baking challenge with the chance to be dubbed ‘star baker’.

Audience members will also be given the opportunity to put their own questions to Paul in an open Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the biggest names in TV baking, up close and live on his first UK tour.

‘SPARKLE AND MAGIC LIT UP THE STAGE’ MAIDENHEAD ADVERTISER One of the most popular films of all time comes to the stage in this dazzling new production of Miracle on 34th Street The Musical.

Kris Kringle takes on the non believers in an all singing, all dancing, all snowing adaptation of this festive favourite.

A white bearded gentleman claiming to be the real Santa Claus brings about a genuine miracle on 34th Street, spreading joy throughout New York City.

Featuring all time classic songs such as It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, this heartwarming tale is one for all the family. Get ready for the happiest time of the year as the snow begins to fall in a truly magical production that will capture your heart.

‘A FAST MOVING, BEAUTIFULLY STAGED PRODUCTION’ GET WEST LONDON

MON 17 - WED 19 NOV Mon - Wed eves 7.30pm Wed mat 1pm CONCESSIONS £3 off FAMILY OF 4 £60 (must include at least 1 adult)

GROUPS OF 10+ £3 off bands A & B GROUPS OF 20+ £4 off bands A & B SCHOOLS £15 per pupil, 1 in 10 teacher goes free (Wed mat only)

0844 871 3021 atgtickets.com/southport

FRANK, SAMMY, DEAN & THE RAT PACK AT CHRISTMAS TUE 2 DEC 7.30pm C G MEAL AND SHOW PACKAGE

Beat the winter blues with this special Christmas version of the West End hit show! Take a trip back in time to the glamorous nights of Las Vegas where, in the company of three of the world’s most popular entertainers, the fabulous Burrelli Sisters and The Rat Pack Big Band, you will experience Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin performing at the famous Sands hotel. Hits include: The Lady is a Tramp, Mr Bojangles, That’s Amore, New York, New York, and many more. Seasonal classics include: Baby it’s Cold Outside, Let it Snow and White Christmas.

Why not enhance your Rat Pack experience by enjoying a fabulous 2 course festive feast before the show? This fantastic package includes your top price show ticket and is just £29.95 per person! Booking details page 19.

Bkg fees apply

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BOOK NOW 0844 871 3021

(Bkg fee)

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SPECIAL EVENTS MARTY WILDE’S ROCK’N’ROLL PARTY

ALSO BOOKING FOR 2015

SAT 29 NOV 7.30pm

Original ‘dreamboats’, Marty Wilde, Eden Kane, John Leyton, Nancy Ann Lee with the Wildcats join forces in Marty Wilde’s rock ’n’ roll party.

Performing their own hits and collaborating live on stage, teen idols of their day, Marty, John and Eden show us how rock ‘n’ roll with its fusion of sound and rhythm shaped the style of music that we listened to then and still do today.

FRI 20 FEB FLORAL HALL

SUPERSLAM AMERICAN WRESTLING SAT 21 MAR

THE FUREYS SAT 28 MAR

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES MON 30 MAR

THE BOOTLEG BEATLES

LET’S HANG ON

FRI 5 DEC 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G Following huge demand after their last performance here, Let’s Hang On returns to take you on a journey through the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! Featuring an anthology of hit songs including Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Bye Bye Baby, December 1963 (Oh What A Night!), Walk Like A Man, Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Grease and many more! Don’t be surprised to find yourself on your feet and dancing before the night is over!

PHIL MCINTYRE ENTERTAINMENTS AND MICHAEL GRANDAGE COMPANY PRESENTS

DAWN FRENCH

30 MILLION MINUTES SAT 6 DEC 7.30pm Dawn French, the Queen of British comedy, announces her first ever solo tour. The awardwinning actor, best-selling novelist and all round very funny lady has written a new show, based on her life and career, called 30 Million Minutes.

30 Million Minutes will consist of various delights and riches, with the odd irksome tribulation thrown in, as Dawn takes audiences through the various lessons life has taught her, and the things she knows for sure. Book for this show NOW, because Dawn French is convinced it won’t be long before she is far too doolally to perform it.

REMEMBER WHEN AT CHRISTMAS

WED 10 DEC 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off FLORAL HALL C G MEAL AND SHOW PACKAGE The country’s most popular Christmas matinee nostalgia show makes a welcome return to the Floral Hall with a new production for 2014. Start Christmas in style with this unforgettable festive trip down memory lane by joining Neil Sands and his wonderful west end cast for a truly brilliant mixture of great songs, stunning costumes and lots of good old fashioned festive fun. Enjoy the unique atmosphere that will warm your heart on the coldest winters day, taking you back to a time when Christmas really was the most wonderful time of the year.

Why not book our excellent value pre-show meal and show package for just £19.95?

Booking details page 19.

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WED 1 APR

SEX AND THE SUBURBS STARRING CLAIRE SWEENEY THU 9 - SAT 11 APR

TWOPENCE TO CROSS THE MERSEY - THE STAGE PLAY MON 13 APR

ROBIN HOOD FRI 24 APR

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARADISE FRI 8 MAY

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY SAT 9 MAY

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS FRI 17 JUL

MERCURY - THE ULTIMATE QUEEN TRIBUTE BOOK NOW 0844 871 3021

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STARRING HI-5’S

EMMA NOWELL AS PRINCESS BELLE

CORONATION STREET’S

KEN MORLEY AS KING BUMBLE

NEW FOR 2014 - TOP PANTOMIME PRODUCERS IMAGINE THEATRE AND STCC PRESENT A BEAUTY OF A PANTO! Sleeping Beauty is an enchanting mix of music, magic, adventure and pantomime fun with bags of audience participation.

This year, for the first time, pantomime is brought to Southport by one of the country’s top pantomime producers, Imagine Theatre, with a script written by the BAFTA Award-winning writing team of Iain Lauchlan and Will Brenton.

Starring alongside former Coronation Street star Ken Morley, Hi-5’s Emma Nowell, Waterloo Road and Tracy Beaker star Kay Purcell and Nick Newbould will be Kraig Thornber as Nurse Nanny Nora, Hannah Farquharson as Azuriel, the good fairy, Callum Roberts in the dual roles of Slim and Fusspot and Laura Robson as the heroic Prince Valiant.

Princess Belle is cursed by the wicked fairy Carabosse so that on her 18th birthday she will prick her finger upon a spinning wheel and die.

Azuriel, the good fairy alters the spell that sends the princess into an enchanted sleep which will last for one hundred years. The only way she can be awoken is by a kiss from her one true love.

Join Nurse Nanny Nora, Josh the Jester and the dashing Prince Valiant as they battle with dragons and time machines to ensure the Prince can wake the sleeping Princess on time!

With spectacular sets and costumes, fabulous songs and dances and bags of slapstick fun, Sleeping Beauty is a pantomime not to be missed!

WATERLOO ROAD AND TRACY BEAKER’S

KAY PURCELL

AMAZING PRE-SHOW PACKAGES! You can enjoy either an early bird lunch, offering a lighter bite or a delicious 2 course meal before you watch the pantomime!

Available on various dates. Contact our Box Office for further information - details page 19

NICK NEWBOULD AS JOSH THE JESTER

MEDIA PARTNER

DECEMBER 2014 Fri 12 1.45pm 7pm Sat 13 1pm 5pm* Sun 14 2pm Mon 15 No performances Tue 16 10.30am 1.45pm Wed 17 10.30am 1.45pm Thu 18 No performances Fri 19 7pm Sat 20 1pm 5pm Sun 21 2pm Mon 22 1pm 5pm Tue 23 2pm 7pm Wed 24 1pm Thu 25 Merry Christmas!

Fri 26 1pm Sat 27 1pm 5pm Sun 28 2pm Mon 29 1pm 5pm* Tue 30 2pm 7pm* Wed 31 1pm JANUARY 2015 Thu 1 Happy New Year!

Fri 2 2pm* 7pm Sat 3 1pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on all perfs Except perfs on Fri 12 7pm & 1pm perfs on Sat 13, Sat 20, Wed 24, Fri 26 & Sat 27 Dec (Bands A & B)

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Tue 30 Dec 7pm PREMIUM SEATS £25 FAMILY TICKET £58 (Must Include at least 1 child/senior. Band A)

CHILDREN/SENIORS £3 off

AS CARABOSSE

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

FRI 12 DEC - SAT 3 JAN

(Bands A & B)

BOOK YOUR TICKETS EARLY FOR OUR BEST PANTOMIME YET! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFERS WITH ALL SEATS JUST £10 ON THE OPENING NIGHT AND SPECIAL FAMILY PERFORMANCES*

SPECIAL FAMILY PERFS £39 FOR 4 TICKETS *

Sat 13 Dec & Mon 29 Dec 5pm, Tue 30 Dec 7pm Fri 2 Jan 2pm (£9.75 per ticket. Must include at least 1 child)

GROUPS 10+ £12 GROUPS 20+ £12 plus 1 in 20 free SCHOOLS £9.50 Plus teachers 1 in 10 free (Ticket includes ice cream/drink)

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BILL KENWRIGHT

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

‘BRILLIANT. IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘AMAZING ISN’T ADEQUATE ENOUGH A WORD TO DESCRIBE THIS WORK OF GENIUS. KILL FOR A TICKET’

HHHH

‘A NIGHT TO REMEMBER’

CARDIFF POST

THE HERALD

LYRICS BY

TIM RICE

MUSIC BY

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

‘JOSEPH RETURNS IN ALL ITS GLORY’ DAILY MAIL

Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ‘Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me.

‘UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE, GO,GO,GO,GO’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

‘A TECHNICOLOR TRIUMPH’ THE INDEPENDENT

‘A SUPERB PIECE OF ENTERTAINMENT. I WAS THRILLED’

TUE 24 - SAT 28 FEB Tue - Thu eves 7.30pm Wed - Thu 2.30pm Sat mat 2pm Fri - Sat 5pm & 8pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off per ticket Tue - Thu all perfs (5pm perfs on Fri & Sat)

SENIOR CITIZENS, REGISTERED UNEMPLOYED, STUDENTS, CHILDREN £3 discount per ticket (Except Fri/Sat eve)

GROUPS 10+ £5 off top 2 prices, £3 off band C GROUPS 20+ £6 off top 2 prices, £3 off band C, 1 in 20 go free SCHOOLS £10.50 on midweek mat bands B - C plus 1 teacher free in every 10 (Except Fri/Sat eve)

DAILY MIRROR

Joseph bursts on to the stage at Southport - so book your tickets now and be part of the magic!

0844 871 3021 atgtickets.com/southport Bkg fees apply

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STCC CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS

Start Your Celebrations Here!

OUR FANTASTIC PARTIES INCLUDE: GLASS OF BUBBLY ON ARRIVAL AT 7.15PM MEAL SERVED AT 8PM

ALL INCLUSIVE AND PRIVATE PARTY PACKAGES

Private Parties! Our Beautiful Lakeside Suite is available for your Party Night, complete with Executive Bar and Lounge

FESTIVE 3 COURSE MEAL

A GLASS OF BUBBLY ON ARRIVAL

FABULOUS PARTY ATMOSPHERE

FESTIVE THREE COURSE MEAL

PARTY ‘TIL 1AM

DJ AND BAR UNTIL 1AM

DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES

A non-stop journey of hits with our resident DJ FRI 12 & SAT 20 DEC 2014 FROM £21.95PP*

JIVE TALKIN’ 70s PARTY NIGHT A tribute to the Bee Gees and trip back to the 70s with live band

ALL THIS FOR JUST £24 PER PERSON UPGRADE YOUR PACKAGE FOR AN EXTRA £5 PER PERSON & GET A HALF BOTTLE OF RED OR WHITE WINE DON’T FORGET EXCLUSIVE PACKAGES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE DURING THE DAY

SAT 13 DEC 2014 FROM £24.50PP*

THE STCC’S 80s EXTRAVAGANZA! With tributes to Lionel Richie & George Michael followed by Jason Le Bon and the best 80s show in town!

FRI 19 DEC 2014 FROM £26PP*

JINGLE BELL JANUARY

Kick start the New Year with our Disco Party and meal. Not a turkey in sight!

SAT 3 JAN 2015 FROM £19PP*

GROUP OFFER

Pay for 9 people and get your 10th free ONLY £10PP DEPOSIT *Above Early Booking prices apply if you book and pay before the end of Nov 2014

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Get into the real Christmas spirit with our amazing All Inclusive Party Packages INCLUDING all your drinks and DJ! Start the festivities with a Glass of Bubbly then enjoy a sumptuous three course meal Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup served with a warm bread roll and creamy butter

Traditional Roast Turkey with all the trimmings Baileys & White Chocolate Torte served with fresh cream Coffee and Mince Pies (Vegetarian options available)

ALL THIS FOR JUST £59.50PP FOR EVENINGS AND £45.50PP DURING THE DAY

Call our Christmas Team on 0151 934 2431 or check out our website for more information: www.southporttheatreandconventioncentre.com 17

PRICE BAND

PRICES FOR ONLINE & TELEPHONE BOOKINGS**

BOOKING INFO

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£23

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£25.90

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Stones In His Pockets

£20.50

£15

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£26

£23.40

£16.90

£11.90

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£28.90

Sally Morgan

£24.50

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£27.40

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Magic of Motown

Ha Ha Hood

£22

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£24.90

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Jimmy Carr

£26

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£28.90

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Sensational Sixties

£26

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£28.90

£26.90

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The Sooty Show

£13

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£14.90

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The Dreamboys

£23.50

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£26.40

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The Manfreds

£25.50

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£28.40

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The ELO Experience

£21

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£23.90

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Halfway to Paradise

£22

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£24.90

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£18

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£20.90

£16.90

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£30.50

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£33.40

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Eric & Little Ern John Mayall Joe Longthorne

£22.50

£19.50

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£25.40

£22.40

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Ken Dodd

£20.50

£18.50

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£23.40

£21.40

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£36

£31

£26

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£38.90

£33.90

£28.90

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Miracle on 34th Street

£21.50

£19.50

£17.50

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£25.40

£23.40

£21.40

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Vampires Rock

£24.50

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£27.40

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£26

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£28.90

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Paul Hollywood

£29.50

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£32.40

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The Hollies

£28.50

£26.50

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£31.40

£29.40

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Marty Wilde

£26

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£28.90

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Gregory Porter

The Drifters

Christmas With The Rat Pack

£26.50

£23.50

£20.50

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£29.40

£26.40

£23.40

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Let’s Hang On

£22.50

£21

£17

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£25.40

£23.90

£19.90

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Dawn French

£39.50

£35

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£43.40

£38.90

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Remember When At Christmas

£13

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£14.90

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Sleeping Beauty

£19.50

£15

£9.50

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£25

£22.40

£16.90

£11.40

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£27.90

Joseph

£29.50

£25

£19.50

£15

£35

£33.40

£28.90

£23.40

£17.90

£38.90

£20

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£22.90

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£25.50

£23.50

£19.50

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£28.40

£26.40

£22.40

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The Bootleg Beatles

£28

£25

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£30.90

£28.90

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise

£20.50

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£23.40

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The Fureys The Illegal Eagles

The Simon and Garfunkel Story Mercury - The Ultimate Queen Tribute

£19.50

£18

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£22.40

£20.90

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£21.40

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£25

£22

£18

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£27.90

£24.90

£20.90

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Twopence to Cross the Mersey Thu eve / Sat mat Fri / Sat eves

£15 £22.50

£20.50

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£16.90 £25.40

£23.40

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One Night Of Elvis

£23

£21

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£25.90

£23.90

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**A transaction fee applies to online & telephone bookings (excluding Theatre Card holders & Group Bookings). *A 1% per ticket booking fee applies to all credit & debit card bookings made at the box office.

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ONLINE BOOKINGS www.atgtickets.com/southport* TELEPHONE BOOKINGS Call our Ticket Centre open Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm on 0844 871 3021* For Group Bookings call 0844 871 3041.

For Access bookings and meal & show packages, please call the venue direct on 01704 500036.

BOOK IN PERSON Call into the Southport Theatre Box Office on The Promenade. The box office is open from 11am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday and up until 30 minutes after the show starts on performance days.

BY POST Postal Bookings are accepted and should be sent to the above address.

Cheques should be made payable to ATG LONDON LTD & must be received no less than 1 month prior to the performance date. Tickets will be printed & available for collection on the day of the performance CONCESSIONS Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available:

C Under 16s, Senior Citizens,

full time students, Registered Unemployed

G Groups of 10 or more.

F Family E Early booking discount C Children under 16

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£18.50

Sex and the Suburbs

Southport Theatre, The Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DZ

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PRICES IN PERSON AT THE BOX OFFICE

Concessions may be restricted to certain price levels and performances and can be withdrawn by management without notice. Only one concession can be applied at any one time and proof of status is required.

ATG THEATRE CARD For certain performances, ATG Theatre Card holders are entitled to ticket discounts. Ask Box Office for more details.

All tickets subject to availability and restrictions apply.

ACCESS FOR ALL BOOKINGS For further information or assistance

please call our Access number on 01704 500036, alternatively call our ATG Access line on 0844 872 7677. www.textrelay.org For Text phone users 18001 + ATG Access line For standard phone users 18002 + ATG Access line For more information on Text Relay please visit www.textrelay.org

Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times.

The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press.

Southport Theatre and Convention Centre reserves the right to change or vary at any time. All discounts are limited and subject to availability.

RESTORATION FUND Up to £1.25 from every ticket sold goes towards the restoration of the Southport Theatre.

FINDING US

BY CAR Sat Nav user postcode PR9 0DZ From the South Join the M6 and continue north until J26, continue straight ahead onto the M58 heading towards Southport/ Skelmersdale. Exit the M58 at J3 signposted Ormskirk, follow signs for Southport on the A570 after 10 miles you will enter Southport.

Continue to follow signs for the Promenade/Town Centre. The venue is situated on the main promenade From the North M6 and continue North. Leave at J31 and follow signs for the A59. This leads to the A565 to Southport.

his brochure is printed on responsibly T sourced FSC® paper. Please continue to help the environment by recycling it.

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