Southport Spring 2017

WINTER SPRING

2016/17

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SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

| WELCOME | Welcome to the new Winter/Spring season brochure for the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre. We’ve got a fantastic selection of entertainment lined up for everyone, including the first ever visit to Southport for Willy Russell’s stunning Blood Brothers, which is a real highlight of the season. 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!

As well as Blood Brothers, our forthcoming season welcomes Thriller Live, a spectacular celebration of the music of Michael and the Jackson 5, along with the fabulous 50s’ musical Dreamboats and Petticoats.

Comedy fans will enjoy the stage version of the BBC Radio show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue and the unparalleled wit of Jimmy Carr, while music fans have everything from Irish sensation Nathan Carter to Smokie and the Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

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SNOW WHITE

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THRILLER LIVE!

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BLOOD BROTHERS

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SPECIAL EVENTS 12-14 MR BLOOM’S NURSERY LIVE!

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DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS 16-17 SPECIAL EVENTS

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As always, we like to cater for the whole family, so little (and not-so-little) ones can enjoy Mr Bloom’s Nursery Live! and the mesmerising magic of Britain’s Got Talent’s Jamie Raven, plus of course, there’s still time to book for our traditional pantomime, Snow White, with the added bonus of a free programme with every ticket!*

JANUARY

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MACCA

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THRILLER

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NATHAN CARTER

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ROUND THE HORNE

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AN EVENING WITH AGGERS & TUFFERS

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SMOKIE

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BLOOD BROTHERS

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SNOW WHITE

FEBRUARY

JIMMY CARR

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MARCH

But don’t forget we are a multi-purpose venue and we offer superb facilities for conferences, weddings, banqueting and entertainment. For more information regarding these facilities and packages, please contact our Sales Team on 01704 514 770.

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

JAMIE RAVEN LIVE

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I’M SORRY I HAVEN’T A CLUE

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Warmest regards

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DECEMBER

MR BLOOM’S NURSERY LIVE

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THE MERSEYBEATS DAVE BERRY WAYNE FONTANA CHRIS MONTEZ VANITY FARE DREAMBOATS

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LES MCKEOWN’S BAY CITY ROLLERS P19

THE SOLID SILVER 60S

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9 — 31 DEC

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Merry Christmas

PSYCHIC SALLY: CALL ME PSYCHIC

The nation’s favourite psychic, Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her brand new and most jaw-dropping show yet.

Funny, entertaining, sometimes heart breaking, often controversial; the show celebrates her ninth year on the road. This fantastic and unique evening out is not to be missed.

Tickets £27.50.

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The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

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‘EMANUELE ANGELETTI IS AN UNCANNY CARBON-COPY OF PAUL’ THE TELEGRAPH

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‘GREAT FESTIVE, FAMILY FUN’ VISITER ON ALADDIN 2015

After the Magic Mirror declares Snow White to be the fairest in all the land, the Wicked Queen (Home and Away’s Lynne McGranger) flies into a jealous rage and commissions Jingles the Jester to take Snow White into the forest and ensure she never returns.

With the help of Dame Dolly Mixture and Prince Michael, will poor Jingles be able to save Snow White and help to defeat the Wicked Queen?

With spectacular sets and costumes, fabulous songs and dances and bags of slapstick fun, plus a special appearance by CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher as the Magic Mirror (video projection only, Justin does not appear in person), Snow White is a pantomime not to be missed!

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MACCA – THE CONCERT

TICKETS FROM £12 £13.90 online/phone

Starring West End leading man Emanuele Angeletti (Let It Be) as Paul McCartney, this is a celebration of the life and music of a legend.

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CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF PAUL MCCARTNEY

In the first concert of its kind to tour UK and Europe, Macca – The Concert celebrating the music of Paul McCartney, featuring acclaimed West End performers and using state of the art visual media projection and lighting throughout, celebrates McCartney’s entire solo career from 1970 to 2016 including all his best loved hits, the acclaimed ‘Wings Over The World’ 1975 – 76 Concert Tour, along with a selection of Beatles’ favourites.

NATHAN CARTER

Experience the drama of Live And Let Die, the pathos of No More Lonely Nights and the nostalgia of Band On The Run alongside many, many more.

Tickets from £23.

Nathan Carter is one of the biggest names on the Irish music scene and fast becoming known all over the UK with his mega hit song Wagon Wheel. Nathan and his six man band perform a great variety of country, Irish, pop and ballads – music for everyone of all ages. Nathan is an expert accordion player so you can expect a bit of hand-clapping, foot-tapping hooley as well!

Tickets from £23.75, £26.65 online/phone.

SAT 21 JAN 7.30PM

SUN 5 FEB 7.30PM

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Paul Walden & Derek Nicol for Flying Music in association with Adrian Grant for Key Concerts present

27 — 28 JAN

FEATURING THE SONGS OF MICHAEL AND THE JACKSON 5 ‘AN EXUBERANT BLAST!’ DAILY MAIL

‘IMMENSELY ENJOYABLE’ THE INDEPENDENT

‘DAZZLINGLY WELL-DRILLED AND BRILLIANTLY DONE’ THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

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‘THIS THEATRICAL EXTRAVAGANZA IS A BREATHTAKING CELEBRATION – QUITE LITERALLY, THRILLING’ THE STAGE

‘YOU CAN’T BEAT IT!’ EVENING STANDARD

Direct from London’s West End Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer.

Seen by more than four million people in over 30 countries, Thriller Live takes you on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael’s 45 year musical history.

You will experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco as the cast pay homage to Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion, this is a show that you will never forget.

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ROUND THE HORNE:

THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR ‘OH, MR HORNE! HOW BONA TO VADA YOUR DOLLY OLD EEK!’ From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a bigger radio programme in Britain than the ground-breaking Round the Horne. For half an hour every Sunday afternoon, audiences of up to 15 million people would gather around the wireless to listen to Kenneth Horne and his merry crew get up to all sorts of mischief.

With its infamous movie spoofs and hilarious regular characters such as Rambling Sid Rumpo, Charles and Fiona, J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock, and Julian and Sandy, Round the Horne was one of the biggest and best radio comedy shows of all time, and still endures today, 50 years on.

So come and take a step back in time to the BBC’s Paris Studios and experience this comedy classic live.

Original scripts by Barry Took and Marty Feldman.

Compiled and Directed by Tim Astley.

Tickets from £16, £18.90 online/phone.

WED 8 FEB 7.30PM

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SMOKIE

Ever since the 2013 home Ashes series, Evenings with Aggers have been delighting audiences all over the country. For a second year running, Jonathan Agnew teams up with his TMS colleague Phil Tufnell for a fascinating, entertaining, no-holds-barred evening for cricket fans and non-lovers of the game alike. Tuffers was the ‘bad boy’ of English cricket in the 1990s, but the best spinner – left-arm or otherwise – as well. He won ITV’s I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here in 2003 and is Matt Dawson’s opposing team captain of BBC’s A Question of Sport.

There will be an opportunity for the audience to tweet Aggers with their own questions.

From their landmark ballad of unrequited love, Living Next Door to Alice, to more chart-topping hits like Lay Back in the Arms of Someone, If You Think You Know How to Love Me, as well as Oh Carol and I’ll Meet You at Midnight to name but a few, Smokie’s massive success story has continued to flourish. With sold out tours around the globe, platinum selling albums over the course of five decades and over 25 million albums sold worldwide, Smokie are one of the most successful bands in the world today.

Don’t miss your chance to see them live in Southport in 2017.

Tickets from £31.25, £35.15 online/phone.

The event is being run in aid of the Professional Cricketers’ Association Benevolent Fund.

Tickets from £26.25.

THU 9 FEB 7.30PM

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YOU WIN AGAIN

THE STORY OF THE BEE GEES Following its West End Debut at the Leicester Square Theatre, You Win Again – The Story of The Bee Gees embarks on its first ever nationwide tour.

Immerse yourself into the brothers’ hits through the Sixties, Seventies & Eighties, topped off with a glittering array of iconic artists they wrote for. This spectacular production tells the incredible story of The Bee Gees in an all new musical experience.

Follow the band and their lives, through the early charting triumphs and fall from grace onto their meteoric climb back to the top... to become the multi-million selling Super Group we know and love today.

This breath-taking concert takes you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, You Should Be Dancing, How Deep is Your Love?, Massachusetts, Words, I’ve Got to Get a Message to You and more!

Tickets from £24.75, £27.65 online/phone.

SAT 11 FEB 8PM

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THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME

13 — 18 FEB

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

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SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

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‘TERRIFIC’

SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING... UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE’ THE SPECTATOR

Photos include previous cast

‘EXHILARATING... ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN’ SUNDAY TIMES

THEIR LIVES WERE WORLDS APART...

...THEIR DESTINY JOINED THEM TOGETHER

LYN PAUL RETURNS FROM HER WEST END RUN ‘THE DEFINITIVE MRS JOHNSTONE’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

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Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi award-winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘STANDING OVATION MUSICAL ’, as inevitably it ‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL’ – The Daily Mail.

Lyn Paul returns to the iconic role she has played many times in the West End, in fact she was the show’s final Mrs Johnstone when it closed at The Phoenix Theatre in 2012. Lyn also starred in Bill Kenwright’s tour of Cabaret with Will Young in 2013 and rose to fame as a member of the pop group New Seekers whose numerous number one hits include I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing which sold over 20 million copies.

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

BEST MUSICAL – ALL MAJOR AWARDS MON – SAT 7.30PM (WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM) TICKETS FROM £16 £19.90 online/phone

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SPECIAL EVENTS

JIMMY CARR

THE BEST OF, ULTIMATE, GOLD, GREATEST HITS TOUR Jimmy is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show. A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and left a trail of laughter in his wake, his new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment.

Jimmy Carr has been on the stand-up scene for a decade and a half. In that time he’s performed 9 sell-out tours, playing nearly 2,000 shows to over 2 million people across 4 continents. He’s won the British Comedy Award for ‘Best Live Stand-Up Tour’ and been nominated for the Perrier Award. Now all that experience is being put to good use – you can see all the greatest material from his extraordinary career in one show – this is the very best of Jimmy Carr.

Tickets from £28.75, £31.65 online/phone.

SUN 19 FEB 8.00PM

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JAMIE RAVEN LIVE

Jamie Raven burst onto an unsuspecting world during the 2015 series of Britain’s Got Talent.

His magic amazed audiences, even making Simon Cowell exclaim, ‘I now finally believe in magic!’

Jamie has perfected his craft over the past 11 years, working as a magician around the world: his ambition was always to take it to a wider audience and BGT finally gave him that chance.

His online videos from Britain’s Got Talent have now been seen over 100 million times, making him one of the most viewed magicians in the world.

Since finishing BGT, Jamie has headlined in the record-breaking production The Illusionists at The Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End and is excited to present his own theatre tour.

So, sit back, relax and let Jamie Raven show you some of the magic that has astounded audiences around the world.

Tickets from £22.25, £25.15 online/phone.

TUE 21 FEB 7.30PM

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I’M SORRY I HAVEN’T A CLUE

BBC Radio’s multi award-winning antidote to panel games returns to the Southport Theatre stage in 2017 with its sell-out touring show.

Join Barry Cryer, Tony Hawks, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and host Jack Dee for an unmissable evening of inspired nonsense.

Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment.

‘WHETHER THE TEAMS ARE SINGING THE WORDS OF ONE SONG TO THE TUNE OF ANOTHER, MAKING UP SERIAL RHYMES OR ENTERING THE MYTHIC MAZE OF MORNINGTON CRESCENT, THEY HAVE NOW BECOME THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF FUN’ – Daily Telegraph.

Tickets £29.75.

THU 23 FEB 7.30PM

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ONE NIGHT IN NASHVILLE

One Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of Country Music.

Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the history of Country, featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present.

Hits from Johnny Cash to Garth Brooks, Dolly to the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson to Ward Thomas, are showcased by the amazing vocals of Dominic Halpin, Shelly Quarmby and their fabulous backing band, The Hurricanes.

With songs including Ring Of Fire, Crazy, Sweet Home Alabama, Don’t Rock The Jukebox, Need You Now, 9-5, Don’t Worry Baby, to name just a few, this incredible celebration of Country music is a night not to be missed.

Tickets £26.50.

SAT 25 FEB 7.30PM

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13 MAR

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POP ALONG AND SAY ‘ELLO’ FOR A RIGHT ROYAL KNEES UP! STARRING MR BLOOM, MARGARET, JOAN, COLIN, RAYMOND, SEBASTIAN & COMPO

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Often acclaimed as the World’s Official No.1 Eagles’ tribute, in 2017 The Illegal Eagles celebrate their own incredible 20 years of UK and international touring! This seasoned group of talented musicians are true Eagles’ fans at heart and you can expect all the classic hits – Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Life In The Fast Lane, Take It To The Limit, and many more!

Tickets from £19.50, £22.40 online/phone.

FRI 10 MAR 7.30PM

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YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND THE MUSIC OF JAMES TAYLOR AND CAROLE KING

From the creators of the smash hit West End show The Simon & Garfunkel Story, You’ve Got A Friend celebrates two of the world’s greatest songwriters of all time - James Taylor and Carole King.

A heart-warming musical journey intertwining the music that shaped a generation. Featuring classic hits such as I Feel The Earth Move, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), Fire & Rain, You Make Me Feel (Like A Natural Woman), Sweet Baby James, and the beautiful You’ve Got A Friend.

The cast includes seasoned, West End performer Emily Jollands as Carole King, Bill Lennon as James Taylor, and also features a full cast of talented actor-musicians.

‘POWERFUL AND EMOTIVE’ – Crawley Observer.

‘SIMPLY DELIGHTFUL’ – Life Begins Magazine.

Tickets from £21.50, £24.40 online/phone.

FRI 3 MAR 7.30PM

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BEYOND THE BARRICADE FLORAL HALL

Beyond the Barricade has delighted audiences for more than a decade, with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest songs in musical theatre, all performed totally live! Recreating original West End/Broadway hits with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Misérables present a blockbusting show, now established as the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert.

Tickets from £16, £18.90 online/phone.

FRI 10 MAR 8PM

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Bring your ‘tiddlers’ along and join Mr Bloom and the Veggies on their first ever live tour. Mr Bloom and his Veggies are getting the Nursery ready for a very special occasion - a member of the Royal family is paying them a visit!

Can you lend a hand and help them get the Allotment ready in time? They certainly hope so! Featuring all of the much loved elements of the TV show, Mr Bloom (Ben Faulks) will be joined by all his gardening friends: Margaret, Joan, Colin, Raymond and Sebastian, and not forgetting Mr Bloom’s trusty machine The Compostarium. Come and sing along to all your favourite songs: This Is My Allotment, Meet The Veggies, The Compo Song and Night Night Veggies.

Using song, play and interaction, Mr Bloom’s Nursery is a fun and inspiring show with strong educational values which will entertain parents and tiddlers alike!

MON 13 MAR 1PM & 4PM TICKETS £17

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20 — 25 MAR

CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MULTI-MILLION SELLING CDS

‘TREMENDOUS’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

‘THE ULTIMATE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARTY’ CBS NEWS

‘SUBLIME’

MAIL ON SUNDAY

INCLUDING THE SMASH HITS Let’s Dance, To Know

Photos include previous cast

‘A GREAT ROCKIN’ EVENING’

Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let It Be Me, Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody, Let’s Twist Again and many more.

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Inspired by the smash hit multi-million selling albums Dreamboats and Petticoats One, Two, Three, Four and Five, the West End sell out sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era.

The dazzling success of the first five albums in the Dreamboats and Petticoats series sent the message loud and clear. With over two million copies sold and several weeks at the Number One spot in the compilation charts, the Great British public were saying that they didn’t just want to listen to pure nostalgia: they’d love to see it as well.

In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition – and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons.

Written by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, the team behind Goodnight Sweetheart, Birds of a Feather, and The New Statesman.

Dreamboats and Petticoats – the songs will live forever.

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LES MCKEOWN’S BAY CITY ROLLERS

Bay City Rollers’ icon Les McKeown is at it again! What’s that you say? Les is back on tour, bringing his fantastic show back to Southport!

This unique voyage travels back to the 1970s, when Les and his legendary band ruled the world’s pop charts and the Bay City Rollers’ music became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers.

Tickets from £23.50, £26.40 online/phone.

SAT 1 APR 7.30PM

WHITNEY

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This awardwinning production features a stellar line-up with rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton delivering a powerhouse and breathtaking performance as Whitney.

Now seen by more than one million people worldwide, music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town.

QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

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TOTALLY TINA

CELEBRATING THE SOUND OF A GENERATION

Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits that include I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, My Love Is Your Love, So Emotional Baby, Run To You, Saving All My Love, I Will Always Love You, and many more, this show beautifully remembers the most highly awarded female artiste in the world ever! Whitney’s one true legacy was her music which touched most of us at some time in our lives. Share her life and get ready for the greatest love of all in Queen of the Night.

Tickets from £20, £22.90 online/phone.

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Tina Turner is a phenomenon, having won eight Grammys, sold over 200 million albums and more concert tickets than any other artist in a career lasting four decades.

Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience.

Celebrate the sound of a generation as the timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Jackson 5, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and many more is sensationally recreated for you by an exceptionally talented cast and band.

Book now and Reach Out for The Magic of Motown!

Tickets from £25.25, £28.15 online/phone.

FRI 17 MAR 7.30PM

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GRIMETHORPE COLLLIERY BAND

Grimethorpe Colliery Band celebrates its centenary year in 2017. Having been National and Open Champions on numerous occasions, it is considered the world’s leading Brass Band.

The band achieved notoriety and a BAFTA nomination for its contributions to the global hit movie Brassed Off. ‘SENSATIONAL PERFORMING YOUR FAVOURITE CLASSICS IN SPECTACULAR STYLE!’ – The Times Tickets from £21.50, £24.40 online/phone.

SAT 8 APR 7.30PM

Totally Tina is an internationally acclaimed award-winning tribute revue show to the Queen of Rock. The show recreates the spectacle and energy of Tina’s live shows with a six-piece live band, four sexy dancers and Stars In Their Eyes winner Justine’s incredible impersonation of the Queen of Rock and Soul.

This powerhouse show takes you from the early days with Ike, and songs like River Deep, Mountain High, all the way through to Tina’s solo comeback in the ‘80s with her incredible cover of the Al Green classic, Let’s Stay Together, and her massive solo hits like What’s Love Got To Do With It – it’s Simply The Best!

Tickets from £21.75.

FRI 7 APR 7.30PM

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SPECIAL EVENTS

0844 871 3021* | ATGTICKETS.COM/Southport*

SPECIAL EVENTS

ALSO BOOKING Inspire Productions Presents

SOUNDS OF THE MUSICALS Starring

THE MERSEYBEATS

DAVE BERRY

WAYNE FONTANA

PLUS VERY SPECIAL GUEST FROM THE USA

VANITY FARE

Danielle Louise Thomas

Johnny Kennedy

KEN DODD HAPPINESS SHOW

Ken Dodd 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 this comedy genius and his famous Happiness Show for all the family, with special guests, non-stop gags and a selection of his Gold disc songs presented in his uniquely versatile style, everything from ballads to grand opera.

Tickets from £22, £24.90 online/phone.

SAT 13 MAY 7PM

Chris Jones

Sophie Fraser

SOUNDS OF THE MUSICALS FRI 2 JUN 7.30PM

JOE LONGTHORNE WED 7 JUN 7.30PM

CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS SAT 24 JUN 7.30PM

ROY CHUBBY BROWN SAT 29 JUL 7.30PM

THE ROY ORBISON STORY SAT 5 AUG 7.30PM

THAT’LL BE THE DAY SAT 26 AUG 7.30PM

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THE SOLID SILVER 60S SHOW

MUSIC & MEMORIES FLORAL HALL

Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast are back with a feel-good afternoon filled with over 60 all-time favourite songs from the 1940s through to the 1970s, to bring the memories flooding back. From old time sing along, to Rock ‘n’ Roll, 40s’ favourites to the pop hits of the 60s, and a flag waving tribute to the veterans of our Armed Forces.

Make your visit extra special by enjoying a two course lunch before the show – meal and show tickets are just £24 per person.

Call our Hospitality Team on 01704 500 036.

Doors open at 12pm Lunch served at 12.30pm Show begins at 2.30pm

Over 30 years, the Solid Silver 60s Show has entertained the nation and celebrated history’s most successful decade of music.

Commonly referred to as an institution on the 60s circuit, this is the UK’s original and premier sixties show, bringing you classic hits performed by the original hit makers.

In 2017 we are delighted to welcome back Solid Silver 60s’ favourites The Merseybeats.

Performing alongside them, after his successful appearance on last year’s tour, is Dave Berry.

Completing this stellar line up, Wayne Fontana and Vanity Fare return to the bill, along with very special guest Chris Montez from the USA.

Lunch Packages must be booked no later than 2 weeks prior to the Show.

Come on down to the Solid Silver 60s Show, see the original artists singing their greatest hits and relive some of your fondest memories of an era that will last forever.

Tickets from £30.75, £33.65 online/phone.

WED 12 APR 2.30PM

FRI 12 MAY 7.30PM

Tickets from £13.25, £15.15 online/phone (show only) *

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* Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 or £4 plus a bkg fee. Special Events carry a 1% per ticket booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person.

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS

Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence of the King, with an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion in every performance.

This brand new show portrays Elvis at his peak, celebrating the iconic ‘Vegas Years’ from 1969 – 1977.

Resplendent in the most authentic costumes and backed by world class musicians and vocalists, it’s pure entertainment and pure Presley!

Tickets £26.

FRI 26 MAY 7.30PM

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BOOKING INFORMATION

❚ PHONE SALES

SOUTHPORT THEATRE | 0844 871 3021 (bkg fee)

Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 or £4 (excluding Theatre Card). Calls cost 7p per min, plus your phone company’s access charge.

Mon – Sat 9am – 10pm, Sun 10am – 8pm

(Contact Centre opening hours may vary on Bank Holidays)

❚ ONLINE

www.atgtickets.com/southport (bkg fee)

ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices and for a max. 4 tickets per card.

Please book early to avoid disappointment.

❚ BOOKING BY POST

❚ CONCESSIONS

The Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DZ 11am – 4pm Mon – Sat (from 3 hours prior to performances on Sun and until 30 minutes after curtain up on performance nights).

❚ ATG THEATRE CARD 0844 871 7633

Calls cost 7p per min, plus your phone company’s access charge.

Mon – Sat 9am – 10pm, Sun 10am – 8pm www.atgtickets.com/theatrecard

Whether it’s an Anniversary, Birthday or Engagement Party, Awards or Charity Dinner, Wedding Reception or any other kind of special occasion, we can tailor everything just for you to ensure your celebration is one to remember.

3 Beautiful Function Suites varying in size from an intimate family gathering to a large celebration for 500 guests Bespoke Menus created by our Chef to suit your special occasion Red Carpet Entrance Private Bar licensed until 1am Your Events Manager will take care of every detail so you can relax and enjoy every moment!

A Stylish Venue for any type of occasion

FREE SPARKLING DRINKS RECEPTION FOR ALL YOUR GUESTS!*

Cheque payments should be received at least one month prior and tickets may be collected on the day of the performance. Please send to Southport Theatre, The Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DZ.

southportsales@theambassadors.com | southporttheatreandconventioncentre.com

Applicable to events taking place before 31st December 2017. Available on new bookings only and subject to minimum numbers.

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Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available: C Under 16s, Senior Citizens, full time students,

Reg Unemployed

❚ GROUPS AND SCHOOLS

G Groups of 10 or more

Calls cost 7p per min, plus your phone company’s access charge.

Mon – Sat 11am – 4pm (Closed on Bank Holidays)

TC Theatre Card

0844 871 3041

S Schools

❚ RESTORATION

Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to the Southport Theatre restoration fund.

Special rates are available for selected shows and performances for families, group bookers, schools, senior citizens, seniors and other groups.

Please visit the website for details.

❚ BOOKING

❚ ACCESSIBLE BOOKINGS

Bookings may be subject to a per-ticket fee, transaction and postage charge. For most shows ATG Theatre Card, Group bookings and sales in person at the Box Office are fee free, although a 1% credit/debit card charge may apply.

❚ UNDER 16S

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

CALL 01704 514770*

❚ CHILD POLICY

Southport Theatre is a child and family friendly venue.

However, for the comfort of our patrons, children under 5 will not be admitted into the theatre unless it is a child show (pantomime, children’s show). Babes in arms (children under 18 months) shall be admitted free of charge to children’s shows and pantomimes only. Children aged 18 months to 15 years inclusive shall require their own ticket, which shall be at full price if no child concessions are available at the time of booking. Children must be supervised at all times and supervision must be by no less than 1 adult per 10 children. The Management reserves the right to ask parents/supervisors to remove children if, in the opinion of the Management, they are causing a disturbance.

❚ BOOKING IN PERSON

CELEBRATE IN STYLE

difference. All exchange requests are subject to availability and must be received at least 48 hours prior to the original performance date. Accepted methods of payment include cash, all major credit cards including Amex, Electron (only in person), ATG Vouchers and Theatre Tokens. Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times.

❚ REFUNDS, EXCHANGES & PAYMENTS Tickets are non-refundable. 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

For further information or assistance please call our Access number on 01704 500 036, alternatively call our ATG Access Line on 0844 872 7677 (calls cost 7p per min, plus your phone company’s access charge).

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DATA PROTECTION We would like to add or retain your details on our lists to keep you informed about future events, special offers and other developments. We also look to secure information and special offers for customers from other organisations.

You will be asked whether you want to receive any of this information next time you book. If you don’t want to receive information from us and / or third parties or have any queries contact the Box Office.

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FROM £35 FOR 12 MONTHS JOIN TODAY AND SAVE ATGTICKETS.COM/TheatreCard 0844 871 7633 or visit the Box Office *ATG Theatre Card benefits are subject to availability, please check with the venue or call 0844 871 7633. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. Members can purchase up to 4 discounted tickets per performance and up to 4 discounted 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 non ATG and ATG international venues.

ATG reserve the right to withdraw benefits or related offers and without notice. ATG Theatre Card price is valid until 31.12.2016. For full terms and conditions please visit ATGTickets.com

THE HUDSON THEATRE PROJECT In New York ATG is proud to be working closely with Millennium Hotels and Resorts to renovate, restore and re-open The Hudson Theatre - a landmark Broadway playhouse. The 112 year old building will be returned to its former glory with the curtain due to rise on this exciting project in early 2017.

For more information on Millennium Hotels & Resorts, visit millenniumhotels.com For more information on The Hudson Theatre, visit thehudsonbroadway.com