Southport Autumn Brochure 2015

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FRI 11 DEc 2015 - sat 2 jan 2016

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Welcome Welcome to the new Autumn & Winter season at the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre.

We’ve got a fantastic selection of entertainment lined up for everyone, including our spectacular Christmas pantomime, and new shows are being announced all the time so make sure you keep up to date with everything that’s happening: at the Box Office counter, on our website, Facebook and Twitter follow us!

We’re delighted to welcome familiar faces such as Michael Palin, Russell Watson, Paddy McGuinness and Joe Brown,

diary sep the dreamboys

while music fans of all ages can enjoy The Sensational 60s Experience, Glitz Blitz & 70s Hitz and Go West, Nik Kershaw & T’Pau, a true celebration of the 80s, along with a host of other artists.

As always, we have something for the little ones, with What The Ladybird Heard, as well as festive favourite The Snowman and of course, Aladdin, which promises to be Southport’s biggest and best panto!

If you’re looking for a venue to celebrate this Christmas, we’ve

got the lot, with live music and DJs ensuring the perfect party atmosphere at night, and lunches available during the day – why not take advantage of our great value meal and show packages?

Just contact our Sales Team on 01704 514 770 for more details, or see pages 14 - 18 in this brochure.

On behalf of the whole team, thank you for your support of the STCC and we look forward to welcoming you here in the very near future.

Warmest regards, LISA CHU General Manager

the elo experience

jan joe brown in concert

rumours of fleetwood mac

feb soul explosion

sat 7 nov

thu 17 sep (floral Hall)

wed 11 nov

dancing queen the concert

what the ladybird heard

sun 24 jan sat 6 feb

superslam american wrestling

sat 19 sep

mon 16 & tue 17 nov

the drifters

one night of queen

thu 24 sep

thu 19 nov

bay city rollers

ken dodd

sat 26 sep

sat 21 nov

michael palin

the circus of horrors

fri 4 mar

wed 25 nov

joe longthorne

glitz, blitz & 70s hitz

sat 5 mar

tue 6 oct

thu 26 nov

dominic kirwan & Mary duff

magic of motown

fri 11 mar

sun 27 sep

oct russell watson thu 8 oct

psychic sally on the road wed 21 oct

ministry of science live thu 22 oct

sat 28 nov

dec the snowman thu 3 dec

paddy mcguinness fri 4 dec

sat 13 feb (floral hall)

moscow state circus mon 29 feb

mar chicago blues brothers

totally tina the bootleg beatles thu 17 mar

illegal eagles sat 19 mar

apr the hollies

go west, nik kershaw & t’pau

beyond the barricade

the johnny cash roadshow

christmas memories

magic a kind of queen

wed 9 dec (floral hall)

fri 22 apr

aladdin

tell me on a sunday

mon 26 oct fri 30 oct

nov the sensational 60s experience fri 6 nov

sat 5 dec

fri 11 dec - sat 2 jan

fri 1 apr

sat 23 apr

special events

the dreamboys

dancing queen the concert

Everyone’s favourite hunks, The Dreamboys, are back and hotter than ever with a brand new show for 2015. Their steamy showcase is unquestionably the most famous male stripper act the UK has ever produced, and the very best girls’ night out.

Dancing Queen The Concert is an action packed party show featuring over two hours of the greatest hits from Abba, Grease and the 70s.

This is the ultimate nostalgia night that guarantees to get you dancing in the aisles!

With special guest appearances on some of the UK’s biggest TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Celebrity Big Brother, This Morning and The Only Way Is Essex, plus massive sold out worldwide tours, it’s no wonder The Dreamboys have earned themselves recognition as the only male strip group in history to have celebrity status. In an action packed two hour show, full of music, muscle, magic and mayhem these boys will literally have you begging for more!

Relive the nights when Abba ruled the dance floor and experience the classic 70s era in all its glory.

With full costumes and plenty of glitz, this is the golden age in pop revived!

thu 17 sep FLORAL HALL 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2.50 off G tickets £23.50 £26.40 online/phone*

Cabaret-style seating means you can enjoy the show from your own table with easy access to the bar.

sat 19 sep 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off C G tickets from £17 £19.90 online/phone*

Featuring the Abba classics Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Knowing Me Knowing You and Mamma Mia, along with all your favourite 70’s hits such as Summer Nights, Car Wash, You’re The One That I Want, YMCA, Boogie Nights and Love is in the Air. Definitely not a night to be missed! www.dancingqueen.co

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special events the drifters

thu 24 sep 7.30pm tickets £27 £29.90 online/phone* C The Drifters brand continues today, with this the only official line up in the world. This high energy show brings many of the greatest hits, Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Kissin’ In The Back Row, along with newer songs that have evolved through the first new recordings in over 30 years. This concert brings a musical extravaganza along with a world-class band, production and some very smooth moves.

bay city rollers

michael palin

sat 26 sep 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off tickets from £18.50 £21.40 online/phone*

sun 27 sep 7.30pm tickets £30.50 £33.40 online/phone*

starring les mckeown

The music of the Bay City Rollers became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers growing up in the mid-70s. Les McKeown led the way to super stardom with hits such as Bye Bye Baby, Shang A Lang, Summer Love Sensation and Give A Little Love. Join Les McKeown and his 4 piece band for a celebration of those hectic days.

the thirty years tour Following the success in 2014 of Michael Palin’s landmark tour, Travelling to Work, the actor, writer and comedian brings his brand new one man stage show. Using his own diaries, Michael brings to life 30 extraordinary years, from the end of the 1960s when his first child, and a new series called Monty Python’s Flying Circus, took their first faltering steps, to the end of the 1990s when Python had become the most influential comedy team in the world and Michael a hugely successful television traveller. The diverse directions of his career are illustrated by a rich and often rare archive of film, video, photos and recordings.

As forthright about failure as he is baffled by success, Michael shares with the audience the often hilarious, always honest and occasionally downright embarrassing experiences of a life that can’t resist a challenge.

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dominic kirwan & mary duff together in concert

thu 8 oct 7.30pm tickets £21 £23.90 online/phone* Two of Ireland’s finest and best-loved entertainers come together for one of the musical highlights of the year! Dominic Kirwan brings his own inimitable style to the vast and rich musical heritage of his homeland in this brand new show, Together In Concert, with Ireland’s ‘Queen of Song’, Mary Duff.

Join them for an evening of fabulous live music and entertainment.

russell watson up close & personal

tue 6 oct 7.30pm tickets from £28 £30.90 online/phone* Russell Watson is officially the UK’s best-selling classical artist ever and has won four Classical BRITS. His debut album The Voice sold more than two million copies worldwide and spent a record breaking 52 weeks at Number 1 in the UK Classical music charts.

This concert is a unique opportunity to hear The Voice as you have never heard him before. Russell will be performing an intimate evening with his musical director, a stunning string quartet and, following his role as a judge on the BBC prime time show Last Choir Standing, a local community choir. Lancashire Rock Choir have been chosen to accompany Russell when he performs Up Close & Personal in Southport.

psychic sally on the road

wed 21 oct 7.30pm tickets £24.50 £27.40 online/phone* G

World-renowned psychic and star of TV’s Psychic Sally On the Road, Sally Morgan returns with her sensational live show. An ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift, she believes that she has been able to communicate with people beyond the grave.

Now in her seventh year on tour, Sally continues to wow audiences across the country, delivering messages with incredible accuracy and validating the presence of spirit.

The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment only.

‘He sings like Pavarotti, and entertains the audience like Sinatra’ New York Times atgtickets.com/southport (Bkg/trns fees apply) Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 or £4; events with an * carry a 1% per ticket booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person.

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special events ministry of science live

thu 22 oct 11am & 6.30pm tickets £15.50 £17.40 online/phone* C F S Ministry of Science Live is not your ordinary science show – it comes with a bang. It comes with a whoosh. But most of all it comes with a hovercraft built on stage. Oh, and a Human Cannon too! The creative team behind Brainiac Live and a whole load of other explosive science shows presents an anarchic approach to science, looking at the inventors and engineers who have shaped and inspired the modern world that we live in.

THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

FRI 30 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off C G tickets from £19 £21.90 online/phone*

The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family!

Welcome back The Johnny Cash Roadshow featuring respected singer/songwriter Clive John.

Now an even bigger show than ever, introducing the Carter Sisters and brass section the JC Horns accompanied by emotive screen visuals. This is simply the best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world.

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go west, nik kershaw & t’pau

MON 26 OCT 7.30pm tickets from £28.50 £31.40 online/phone* The 80s are back as three critically acclaimed legends of the era join forces for a major UK tour.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of their first hit single, Go West along with Nik Kershaw and very special guest Carol Decker from T’Pau are united in concert for one night only in Southport!

With millions of album sales to their names, and iconic hits such as We Close Our Eyes, Call Me, Don’t Look Down, King Of Wishful Thinking (the smash hit theme song from the film Pretty Woman), Wouldn’t It Be Good, The Riddle, I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, Heart and Soul and the classic China In Your Hand, this authentic eighties triple header is not to be missed.

THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE

fri 6 nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off C tickets from £24 £26.90 online/phone* Back by popular demand, a brand new production for 2015 makes this without doubt the most dynamic 60s show touring the UK, the must see extravaganza for all 60s fans. For one night only all the hits performed by five of the most popular artistes of the decade.

This explosive line-up brings nostalgia and hits such as I’m Into Something Good, No Milk Today, Mrs Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter, Everlasting Love, Rainbow Valley, Out Of Time, Handbags and Gladrags, Young Girl, Lady Willpower, Bend Me Shape Me and If Paradise Is Half As Nice.

Don’t miss the ultimate sensational 60s show of 2015 with over 25 hits performed. Step back in time to the 60s, when pop music was at its very best.

THE ELO EXPERIENCE

SAT 7 NOV 7.30pm tickets £21 £23.90 online/phone* In 1970 in a city called Birmingham in England a musical super power was established. Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra became one of the world’s best known and greatest recording bands, packing stadiums throughout the world on sell out tours.

A seemingly endless list of hit records stormed the charts throughout the world, with classic songs such as Living Thing, Telephone Line, Wild West Hero, Sweet Talking Woman, and perhaps their most famous - Mr Blue Sky. Come and hear their greatest hits reproduced by the exciting and incredible ELO Experience, the world’s foremost tribute to ELO. With a stunning light show and large screen projection to enhance the experience, this incredible show accurately reproduces the songs and sounds and takes you on a musical journey through time.

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special delightful events family fun

‘bursting with colour and verve’ Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird, and a whole farmyard of fun! Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But they reckon without the tiniest, quietest creature of all: The Ladybird has a plan of her own!

Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the dainty dog in this brand new stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks’ colourful farmyard adventure. With live music, puppetry, plenty of audience participation and lots of laughs!

A glittering treat for all the family!

★★★★ netmums

‘a terrific and witty adventure’ the guardian

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Illustrations © Lydia Monks 2009 Daily Telegraph and The Guardian quotes refer to the book

daily telegraph

mon 16 nov 1.30pm tue 17 nov 10.30am & 4.30pm tickets £12 £13.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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special events rumours of fleetwood mac

wed 11 nov 7.30pm tickets from £23.75 £26.65 online/phone* The ultimate tribute to one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most remarkable groups, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac have earned the priceless golden seal of approval from founding member Mick Fleetwood! Replicating perfectly the power and subtlety of Fleetwood Mac at their brilliant best, this stunning new show performs in meticulous note-for-note detail all the classic hits live, including Black Magic Woman, Albatross, Go Your Own Way, Dreams, Gypsy, Say You Love Me, Sara, Oh Diane, Little Lies, Everywhere and much more.

one night of queen

Performed by Gary Mullen and the works thu 19 nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £1 off C G tickets £19.50 £22.40 online/phone* In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars in Their Eyes Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the show’s history, and since then has performed all over the world. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band ever. This show will ROCK you!

ken dodd happiness show

sat 21 nov 7.30pm tickets from £18.50 £21.40 online/phone* G Ken Dodd’s incredible career as a professional entertainer spans over 60 years. 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 and his guests.

the circus of horrors

wed 25 nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off C G tickets from £16 £18.90 online/phone* The show that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent & the West End is back with its most spectacular show ever. Set in Victorian London in 1900, The CarnEvil had rolled into town, sword swallowers, Killer Klowns, whirlwind acrobats, dare devil aerialists, hairculian hair hanging diva and loads more with live rock music. It’s as funny as hell.

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special events glitz, blitz & 70s hitz

Sweet, mud 2 & the rubettes

thu 26 nov 7.30pm tickets from £27.50 £30.40 online/phone*

Three of the greatest, most exuberant, live bands of the seventies team up for Glitz, Blitz & 70s Hitz!

Don’t miss legendary British rock band Sweet on their last ever UK tour! The quintessential glam rockers will bring the bling and perform all their best known hits including Blockbuster and Ballroom Blitz. The members of MUD 2 keep the sound and hits of Les Gray’s Mud alive by belting out all the hits including Tiger Feet and Lonely This Christmas.

Very special guests The Rubettes (featuring Alan Williams) complete the bill with their own iconic glam rock style, with their hits including Sugar Baby Love and Juke Box Jive.

Buy your tickets now for a night of true glam rock magic.

magic of motown

sat 28 nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off C G tickets £24 £26.90 online/phone* Britain’s biggest Motown spectacular returns with an all-new, all-star show The Reach Out® Tour.

Featuring the music of the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more. Five-star performances revive over 36 back-to-back hits with all the dazzling dance moves, glittering costume changes and musical brilliance of the original artistes.

daddy mcguinness paddy mcguinness

fri 4 dec 7.30pm tickets from £18.50 £21.40 online/phone* The star of ITV’s Take Me Out will return to his performing roots, with his first stand up comedy tour since 2011. After numerous sell out tours and best selling DVDs, Paddy’s long awaited return to stand up will see him perform another hotly anticipated show, Daddy McGuinness.

Age restriction 15s and over only.

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beyond the barricade

sat 5 dec 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off C tickets £20.50 £23.40 online/phone* Don’t miss the return of Beyond the Barricade to experience its nationwide reputation for quality and perfection in musical theatre. Featuring songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Jersey Boys, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Miserables! © Snowman Enterprises Ltd 2015

the snowman

thu 3 dec 1.30pm & 7pm tickets from £10 £11.90 online/phone C S Something magical is happening this Christmas.

Treat the whole family to a music box of delights as they witness the magic of The Snowman film on a big screen, brought to life by some of the UK’s finest musicians. A perennial favourite, the highlight of the film for many is the evocative Walking in the Air, sung by a young soloist.

Not a dry eye in the house!

The show also features brand new animation to accompany Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite; surely the most Christmassy and popular of all seasonal music. With other Christmas crackers - including a festive guide to the orchestra, and a visit from a surprise conductor! – it’s a truly memorable experience, and a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to create lasting memories.

NO 2 IN THE GUARDIAN’S TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN THE UK AT CHRISTMAS, 2014’

christmas memories

wed 9 dec FLORAL HALL 2.30pm tickets £13 £14.90 online/phone

Pre-show lu nch es availabl e see page 14

From the producers of Remember When at Christmas, a new show for 2015. Start Christmas in style with this delightfully festive trip down memory lane, a wonderful mixture of all of your favourite songs and carols, stunning costumes, good old fashioned festive fun, and a unique atmosphere to warm your heart on the coldest winter’s day. Step back to a time when Christmas really was the most wonderful time of the year.

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‘If you’re after an afternoon or evening of festive fun, then this is a must see. You’ll laugh your socks off’ Southport Visiter on Sleeping Beauty, 2014

heartbeat’s

coronation street’s

as widow twankey

as abanazar

david lonsdale

scott wright

brookside’s

ann marie davies as so-shi

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radio city’s

claire simmo as The spirit of the ring

and back by popular demand

laura robson as Aladdin

Sponsored by Southport Visiter

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southport’s biggest family panto ever!

Imagine Theatre are back following the huge success of their production of Sleeping Beauty last year. Once again the show will be written by the BAFTA Award winning team of Iain Lauchlan and Will Brenton with a fantastic cast headed up by some of Southport’s most famous residents.

Heartbeat’s David Lonsdale is donning a dress to play the glamorous laundry owner Widow Twankey and the popular Radio City presenter Claire Simmo is playing the magical Spirit of the Ring. They are joined by former Coronation Street star Scott Wright as the deliciously devilish Abanazar alongside ex-Brookside actress Ann Marie Davies as So Shi. In addition Laura Robson is back by popular demand to play the title role of Aladdin, having made her Southport panto debut as Prince Valiant last year.

Come and see if Aladdin, a poor Chinese boy, can win the heart of the beautiful princess!

With a law decreeing that the princess can only marry a prince, and the evil Abanazar up to no good, it looks as though Aladdin’s dream may never come true. And he’s not the only one! Aladdin’s mum Widow Twankey, has got the mixed-up Chinese laundry blues; her other son Wishee Washee is being particularly unhelpful; and they’re also very poor. If only Aladdin could make his fortune and then all their dreams could come true.

Add a touch of sparkle to your festive season with this magical mix of music, comedy, adventure and pantomime fun.

special family performances Family of 4 £40 Sat 12 Dec 5pm, Tue 29 Dec 7pm & Sat 2 Jan 5pm (must include 1 child or senior, family ticket £60 at other performances)

groups

groups 10+ £12.50 Groups 20+ £12.50 plus 1 in 20 free

school groups

groups 10+ £9.95 incl free drink or ice cream, 1 teacher free with every 10 tickets.

DECEMBER 2015 Fri 11

2pm 7pm

Sat 12

1pm 5pm

Sun 13

2pm

Mon 14

No performance

Tue 15

10.30am

2pm

Wed 16

10.30am

2pm

Thu 17

10.30am

2pm

Fri 18

7pm 5pm

Sat 19

1pm

Sun 20

2pm

Mon 21

No performance

Tue 22

2pm

7pm

Wed 23 2pm

7pm

Thu 24

1pm

Fri 25

Merry Christmas!

Sat 26

2pm

Sun 27

2pm

Mon 28 No performance 2pm

7pm

Wed 30 1pm

Tue 29

5pm

Thu 31

1pm

january 2016 Fri 1

Happy New Year!

Sat 2

1pm

5pm

C G F S Details page 23 tickets from £10 £11.90 online/phone* Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups). Per ticket booking fees may also apply at the box office.

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CHRISTMAS STARTS HERE JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FESTIVE FUN! From the producers of Remember When At Christmas comes a brand new Christmas matinee nostalgia show, Christmas Memories, on Wednesday 9 December. Neil Sands and his brilliant cast are back with their all new 2015 production, which promises to be their biggest and best yet!

This enchanting Christmas production is a truly wonderful mixture of all of your favourite Christmas songs and carols, stunning costumes, lots of good old fashioned festive fun and a unique atmosphere that will warm your heart on the coldest winter’s day; taking you back to a time when Christmas really was the most wonderful time of the year.

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Doors open at 12pm Lunch served at 12.30pm Show begins at 2.30pm Show only tickets £13pp Concessions available £12pp

Enjoy a traditional 2 course lunch and this fabulous show for just £22.50pp Traditional Roast Turkey *

With all the trimmings

Winter Berry Trifle

Fruity layers of jelly and custard topped with freshly whipped cream, seasonal fruit and a chocolate garnish Vegetarian alternatives available *Lunch Packages must be booked no later than 2 weeks prior to the Show

Call our Christmas Team on 0151 934 2431 or 01704 500 036 or check out the website for more details www.southporttheatreandconventioncentre.com 14

treat yourself this christmas to our fabulous vip panto package

fantastic meal & show package!

Our VIP Panto Package includes ■ Best available panto ticket ■ Souvenir programme on arrival ■

Festive 1 course meal consisting of Traditional Roast Turkey accompanied by a roulade of stuffing and sausagemeat wrapped in bacon. Finished with rich roast gravy and cranberry sauce. Served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables

■ Ice cream tub or popcorn served in the interval*

*Please pre-book your choice at time of booking

Adults £22.95 Children £19.95 Saving up to £20 per person

Southport’s biggest family panto has the lot laughter, songs, slapstick and fun - and you can make your theatre visit even more of a treat by enjoying a festive meal with us before or after the show.

December 2015 Tue 15 Meal at 12.30pm

Show at 2pm

Wed 16 Meal at 12.30pm

Show at 2pm

Thu 17 Meal at 12.30pm

Show at 2pm

Fri 18 Meal at 5.30pm

Show at 7pm

Sat 19 Meal at 3.45pm

Shows at 1pm & 5pm

Tue 22 Meal at 5.30pm

Shows at 2pm & 7pm

Wed 23 Meal at 5.30pm

Shows at 2pm & 7pm

Sun 27 Meal at 12.30pm

Show at 2pm

Tue 29 Meal at 5.30pm

Shows at 2pm & 7pm

Wed 30 Meal at 3.45pm

Shows at 1pm & 5pm

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start your christmas celebrations in style with Ultimate Disco Party Night Sat 5 Dec

£25pp with Cabaret & DJ until 1am Dan M will entertain you with songs from Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack to West End musicals and modern day artists, so there’s something for everyone, then our resident DJ will keep you dancing until 1am to all the greatest hits.

Dancing Through The Decades Sat 12 Dec

£28pp with Band & DJ until 1am Live music from rock, pop & soul band Mojo Circus takes you on a rollercoaster ride of hits from the 60s to the present day. Covering classics from The Monkees, Roy Orbison and The Beatles to Rod Stewart, Bruce Springsteen and Katrina and The Waves, right up to The Proclaimers and Kings of Leon. And when the live music stops, our resident DJ will keep the dance floor packed until 1am!

70s & 80s Rewind Fri 18 Dec

£28pp with Band & DJ until 1am Step back in time to the 70s and 80s with live band Signed, Sealed, Delivered, back by popular demand, with songs from The Jackson Five, Frankie Valli, Earth, Wind and Fire, Tina Turner, Rick Astley, plus loads more.

The groove continues with our resident DJ, playing classic tunes until 1am!

Ultimate Disco Party Night Sat 19 Dec

£23.50pp with DJ until 1am Our most popular party night - dance the night away on a non-stop journey of classic party hits from our resident DJ.

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one of our fantastic party nights Party Menu!

Chicken Liver Paté Garnished with red onion marmalade served with homemade bloomer bread

Traditional Roast Turkey with all the trimmings

Winter Berry Trifle Fruity layers of jelly and custard topped with freshly whipped cream, seasonal fruit and a chocolate garnish Vegetarian alternatives available

Prices Include ■

Delicious festive 3 course dinner

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Live entertainment

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Fabulous party atmosphere

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Bar open from 7pm until 1am

Party Night Upgrades Extend your meal with coffee and a mince pie for an extra £2.50pp

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Discounted drinks packages available

Group Offer - Book and Pay for 9 guests and get your 10th guest FREE! Prices shown are for the early booking offer, based on you booking and paying your deposits by 26 Oct 2015. £10pp deposit required within 2 weeks of booking. Full balance is required no later than 2 weeks prior to party night.

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exclusive Christmas Parties and Lunches Our beautiful Lakeside Suite is available just for you and up to 100 of your friends, family and work colleagues, for a private party, complete with your own bar and lounge Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, followed by a sumptuous festive three course meal, finished with a freshly brewed coffee and mince pie Dance the night away with our resident DJ Bar until 1am All this for just £26* per person

Upgrade to our vip package Enjoy 1/2 bottle of house wine with your meal for just £6pp extra, or treat yourself to a bottle of sparkling wine for just £8pp extra

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Other discounted drinks packages are available ■

These exclusive packages are available for lunches in November and December get ready for Christmas!

Party Menu!

Chicken Liver Paté Garnished with red onion marmalade served with homemade bloomer bread

Traditional Roast Turkey with all the trimmings

Winter Berry Trifle Fruity layers of jelly and custard topped with freshly whipped cream, seasonal fruit and a chocolate garnish Vegetarian alternatives available

Call our Christmas Team on 0151 934 2431 or 01704 500 036 or check out the website for more details www.southporttheatreandconventioncentre.com 18

*Based on minimum of 45 guests. Prices are subject to availability and applicable to new bookings only. Terms & conditions apply.

special events joe brown in concert

sun 24 jan 7.30pm tickets from £26.25 £29.15 online/phone* Premier rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown goes from strength to strength. Performed with his five piece band, the musical styles incorporated into this new show are as unique as the man himself. Packed with classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, folk and rock ‘n’ roll, all interwoven with his effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences, it’s a musical journey not to be missed.

soul explosion

sat 6 feb 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off C G tickets from £21.50 £24.40 online/phone* Soul Explosion rolls into town starring Jimmy James & The Vagabonds, Clem Curtis of the Foundations and Ernestine Pearce, lead singer with the Flirtations. The original hitmakers of soul bring their classic hits: I’ll Go Where The Music Takes Me, Now Is The Time, Build Me Up Buttercup, Baby Now That I’ve Found You, In The Bad Bad Old Days and many more.

superslam American wrestling sat 13 feb FLORAL HALL 6pm Adults £15 £16.90 online/phone F children £10 £11.90 online/phone*

Larger-than-life characters from all corners of the world do battle inside the ring, with heavyweight collisions and jaw-dropping high flying action!

Featuring Tag Team Matches, Royal Rumble Matches, Divas Competition, Ladder Matches and more! This two hour family wrestling spectacular is the best value ticket in town!

moscow state circus

mon 29 feb 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off C G B book by 30 nov and save £3 per ticket tickets from £17.25 £20.15 online/phone* The greatest circus on earth presents Zhelaniy, an awe inspiring new show based on Russian folklore. Professor Wacko and his crazy side-kick Natalia Mezentceva invite you to a wondrous enchanted garden, with a multitude of flying, back-flipping, juggling, wire-walking and rollerskating performers, where dreams come true.

atgtickets.com/southport (Bkg/trns fees apply) Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 or £4; events with an * carry a 1% per ticket booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person.

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special events chicago blues brothers Fri 4 Mar 7.30pm ATG Theatre Card £5 off C G Tickets from £18 £20.90 online/phone*

The legendary Chicago Blues Brothers are back with a brand new action-packed show! Featuring the very best in blues, motown, soul and comedy from both of The Blues Brothers movies and classics from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and many more. Now complete with an elaborate new stage production including a 7-piece live band, this is definitely not a night to be missed!

joe longthorne

sat 5 mar 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off C G tickets from £19.50 £22.40 online/phone* Joe Longthorne’s big break came in 1981 when he was a finalist on LWT’s Search for a Star and this talented artist has never looked back. 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’.

totally tina

fri 11 mar 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off C G tickets from £18.50 £21.40 online/phone* This internationally acclaimed award winning tribute to Tina Turner recreates the spectacle and energy of her live shows with a six-piece live band, four stunning dancers and Justine’s incredible impersonation of the Queen of Rock and Soul. From the early days with Ike (River Deep, Mountain High), to Tina’s massive solo hits (Let’s Stay Together, What’s Love Got To Do With It), it’s simply the best!

the bootleg beatles

thu 17 mar 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off C G B book by 30 sep and save £2 per ticket tickets £28.50 £31.40 online/phone* Re-live the sights and sounds of the sixties as the world’s premier Beatles band returns with their string and brass ensemble and a spectacular two hour multi-media stage show featuring all the classic Beatles hits. It’s not the Beatles but you simply won’t believe it!

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the illegal eagles

sat 19 mar 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off C G tickets from £19.50 £22.40 online/phone* The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute continues to amaze crowds everywhere. The Illegal Eagles’ ability to capture the emotion of Henley’s vocal deliveries has won mass audience acclaim both at home and abroad. Featuring the classics Hotel California, Take It Easy, Take it to the Limit, Lyin’ Eyes, and many more!

‘The band were flawless in their delivery’

The Express

the hollies

fri 1 apr 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off C G tickets from £25 £27.90 online/phone* The Hollies perform their classics The Air That I Breathe, Bus Stop, Just One Look and many more of their hits. With an Ivor Novello Award and induction into the prestigious American rock ’n’ roll Hall Of Fame, there’s no doubt that The Hollies helped shape the world of Pop and Rock as we know it.

magic a kind of queen

fri 22 apr 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off C G tickets from £20 £22.90 online/phone* Magic, the original Queen tribute, returns in 2016; performing all of the band’s greatest hits, and some you may not have heard for a while, this is a must for Queen fans. With five vocals to back up the powerful lead vocal of the dynamic Roger Brown, Magic recreate all the complex harmonies that are Queen’s trademark sound, and the heady excitement of a Queen live show, not to be missed!

andrew lloyd webber & don black’s classic musical

tell me on a sunday

sat 23 apr 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off C G tickets from £23.50 £26.40 online/phone* Following her acclaimed performance in Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger steps into this iconic musical, charting the romantic misadventures of a young English girl in New York in the heady days of the 1980s. The wonderful original score features the chart-topping Take That Look Off Your Face and title track Tell Me on A Sunday.

atgtickets.com/southport (Bkg/trns fees apply) Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 or £4; events with an * carry a 1% per ticket booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person.

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create the wedding of your dreams at the stcc ■ Flexible function rooms to suit all occasions, from an intimate wedding of 40 to a celebration for 600 guests ■ Bespoke menus created by our talented chef ■ Very competitive pricing with discounted VIP packages ■

Dedicated wedding co-ordinator

lakeside suite

With superb views overlooking Marine Lake, ideal for your photographs

Floral Hall BallRoom

Take a step back in time to 1930s splendour, complete with art deco domed ceiling

waterfront suite

A versatile, spacious, modern and contemporary decorated room

For more details call JANE MARRIOTT

0151 934 2239

janemarriott@theambassadors.com www.southporttheatreandconventioncentre.com

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All of our suites are licensed for Civil Ceremonies and Partnerships

booking info Southport Theatre, The Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DZ online BOOKINGS www.atgtickets.com/southport* telephone bookings Call our Ticket Centre open Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm on 0844 871 3021*

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 Group Bookings call 0844 871 3041.

For standard phone users 18002 + ATG Access line

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

For more information on Text Relay please visit www.textrelay.org

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, from 3 hours prior to performances on Sunday, and 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 S School groups 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.

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at least 48 hours prior to the original performance date.

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 the programme, discounts or fees 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.

By rail A frequent rail service runs from Southport to Liverpool Central Station. There are connections to Southport from most parts of the country. To check timetables, availability and prices please contact: Merseytravel Information (Local rail lines) 0151 236 7676. National Rail Enquiries 0845 748 4950 By bus Travel Line 0870 608 2608 CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets cannot be refunded except in the case of a date change or cancellation.

Ticket exchanges can be offered for a per ticket exchange fee. Exchanges will only be accepted for the same production and for the same value or higher on payment of the difference.

All exchange requests are subject to availability and must be received

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

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP LTD Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the world’s leading live theatre company with over 40 venues in Britain, the USA and Australia. ATG is also one of the most prolific and internationally respected theatre producers with co-productions in Britain, New York, across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. ATG is the market leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets, LOVETheatre and Group Line.

ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 and 2. In New York, ATG owns The Lyric Theatre, the largest theatre on Broadway. ATG is leaseholder of, and manages, the Theatre Royal, Sydney’s oldest theatre and one of the city’s premier venues.

ATG’s UK regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking, encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award winning Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre and Convention Centre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio and Grand Opera House, York. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Ruling Class, Oresteia, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, East is East, Richard III, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey Boys, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Inala, Love Me Tender, Macbeth, The Hothouse, Passion Play, Posh, Jumpy and Constellations (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, Legally Blonde the Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Rocky Horror Show, Goodnight Mister Tom, The Mystery of Charles Dickens, South Pacific and Paulo Szot, All New People, Ghost the Musical, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, Being Shakespeare, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls.

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*ATG Theatre Card benefits are subject to availability, please check with the venue or call 0844 871 7633. Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge. Members can purchase up to 4 tickets at the Theatre Card price per performance and up to 4 drinks at UK venues in the Ambassador Theatre Group. Offers are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions or offers. Additional booking fees may apply on selected music, comedy and named act events and on tickets to events at non ATG and ATG international venues. ATG reserve the right to withdraw benefits or related offers and without notice. ATG Theatre Card current price is valid until 30/09/2015. For full Terms and Conditions please visit atgtickets.com