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Welcome to the latest What’s On Brochure for The Southport Theatre & Convention Centre (STCC). Packed with everything you need to know about the exciting shows on offer over the coming months, including the very best of music, dance, comedy and family entertainment. We are thrilled to welcome the smash hit musical, direct from the West End, Dreamboats & Petticoats this August. The STCC is now one of the most flexible conference, wedding, banqueting and entertainment venues in Merseyside; including an on site 4 star Ramada Plaza Hotel. If you would like to receive more information regarding our many versatile function suites or private events, please call our sales team on 01704 514770.
august that’ll be the day fri 3 aug roy orbison & friends sat 11 aug houghton weavers floral hall Tue 21 aug dreamboats & petticoats tue 28 aug - sat 1 sep september the elo experience tue 4 sep one night of elvis sat 8 sep sounds of philadelphia & motown sat 15 sep remember when floral hall wed 19 sep international stars celebrate vercoe’s 80th sat 22 sep 60’s gold sun 23 sep october upbeat beatles tue 2 oct buddy holly & the cricketers wed 17 oct
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10cc live in concert thu 18 oct hairy maclary Tue 23 oct kevin bloody wilson wed 31 oct november
sally morgan thu 1 nov the manfreds wed 7 nov english youth ballet’s coppelia fri 9 - sat 10 nov
Finally I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers for your continued support. My team and I look forward to welcoming you back to the venue this season.
slade & sweet sat 17 nov foster & allen sun 18 nov
Warmest regards, Lisa Chu General Manager
jimmy carr wed 21 nov celebrate good times thu 22 nov circus of horrors fri 23 nov ken dodd sat 24 nov marty wilde’s rock n roll party fri 30 nov december mike donohoe’s chirstmas music hall floral hall thu 6 dec cinderella Thu 6 - mon 31 dec
£5 off Sat 15 Sep
february Moscow state circus tue 19 feb
£5 off
hairy bikers - larger than live thu 28 feb
Tue 28 Aug
Dreamboats & Petticoats Tue 28 Aug - Sat 1 Sep ATG Theatre Card benefits are subject to availability, please check with the venue. Members can purchase up to 4 tickets and drinks with their Card. Additional booking fees may apply on selected music, comedy and named act events. ATG reserves the right to withdraw benefits or related offers and without notice. For full Terms and Conditions please visit our website www.atgtickets.com/theatrecard
Cover: Coppelia, Sixties Gold, Jimmy Carr, Milton Jones, Sally Morgan, Lee Memphis King, 10cc, Hairy Maclary, Dreamboats & Petticoats.
march the fureys & davey arthur fri 15 mar stop pres
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milton jones on the road fri 22 mar
one night shows
roy chubby brown
derek acorah
the elo experience
one night of elvis
fri 20 jul 7.30pm TICKETS £20
sat 21 jul 7.30pm TICKETS £16 atg theatre card £2 off c g
a tribute to jeff lynne & the electric light orchestra tue 4 sep 7.30pm TICKETS £19 atg theatre card £1.50 off c g
sat 8 sep 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 £21 atg theatre card £3 off G
Roy Chubby Brown returns with his bluest show yet! He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s turning headlines into punch lines as his rip-roaring brand of banter continues to burst bellies across the country. Chubby doesn’t hold back from sharing his outlandish views on news, women and gender, sailing so close to the mark, even the most seasoned of fans will be left gob-smacked! If easily offended please stay away! Over 18’s only
Derek Acorah is experimental/investigational. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purposes of entertainment.
that’ll be the day
roy orbison & friends
fri 3 aug 7.30pm TICKETS £18 £22 £24 atg theatre card £5 off c g
75 special sat 11 aug 7.30pm TICKETS £20
It’s party time again as the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show returns by popular demand with a brand new production. Featuring all the greatest hits from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s plus great new comedy, That’ll Be The Day is 2 hours of non-stop nostalgia; a real trip down memory lane!
Barry Steele recreates the magic of the Big O with hits from the 60’s through to the late 80’s when Roy joined the Travelling Wilburys. Using original film footage from the era and supported by sensational tributes to Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis, resulting in an incredible fusion of contemporary musical genius and rock ‘n’ roll all on one stage.
Now in its 27th year of touring, it is living proof that Rock ‘n’ Roll will never die! www.thatllbetheday.com
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Derek Acorah is unquestionably the most timehonoured and respected Spirit Medium in the UK today. His friendly, sincere delivery has endeared Derek to many people. Derek’s readings have brought comfort and understanding, with Sam his Spirit Guide beside him, the True Vision tour will continue to bring help to many more.
The Electric Light Orchestra Greatest Hits show, performed live by the incredible ELO Experience, is once again on the road. Forget about everything for 2 hours of nostalgia performing Hold On Tight, Confusion, It’s a Living Thing, Don’t Bring Me Down, Turn To Stone and of course, Mr Blue Sky.
sounds of philadelphia & motown sat 15 sep 7.30pm TICKETS £20 atg theatre card £5 off c e The hits and memories just keep on coming as Roy G Hemmings takes you back in time delivering memories of a twin era of music. A great night that spans the hits of the O’Jays, Billy Paul, Three Degrees, to mention but a few of these memorable Philly acts together with the sounds of Detroit and old favourites including The 4 Tops and Supremes.
Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, Lee Memphis King, presents the ultimate tribute to The King - celebrating the entire career of this musical legend, in this brand new show for 2012. This show will take you from the 1950s rock’n’roll heyday to Elvis’ return to performing with the ‘68 comeback special to a rousing expo of Elvis’ years performing in Vegas. Lee brings Elvis performance back to life!
remember when wed 19 sep 2.30pm TICKETS £12 c e Floral hall One of the country’s most popular nostalgia shows makes a welcome return with its new 2012 production. Step back in time with Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast in an afternoon filled with musical memories. From the fabulous 40’s with the likes of Vera Lynn, in to the 50’s and the golden days of rock n roll, swinging through to the 60’s with The Beatles, Dusty and finally into the 70’s with ABBA.
book now www.atgtickets.com/southport (bkg fee)
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Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansfield in association with Universal Music present
for 1week only, the west end comes to southport!
book by laurence marks & Maurice gran
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 four albums in the Dreamboats and Petticoats series sent the message loud and clear. With over 2 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. Featuring classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury and many more, including Let’s Dance, To Know 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 hits from music’s golden era! Dreamboats and Petticoats - the songs will live forever!
‘I loved every moment’ daily telegraph
‘A GREAT ROCKIN’ EVENING’ DAILY EXPRESS 6
tue 28 aug - sat 1 sep Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £16 - £29.50 (Premium seats available)
Atg theatre card £5 off per ticket on opening night senior citizen special All tickets £16, Wed mat group discount Please call 0844 871 3041 for full details. G F S Details page 15
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one night shows
sixties gold
the upbeat beatles
sun 23 sep 7.30pm TICKETS £26 £28.50
tue 2 oct 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 atg theatre card £5 off c f
A show featuring all the hits of the 60’s from the original stars themselves. Gerry & the Pacemakers, PJ Proby, Chip Hawkes and The Animals will perform all their famous singles to the timeless albums tracks. The show creates the ultimate feel-good factor as audiences are transported back to the Swinging Sixties.
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The fab-est four around today, The Upbeat Beatles are the nearest you’ll ever get to the real thing! Since 1997, The Upbeat Beatles have been the best in the business at re-creating the excitement, raw energy and authentic sound of the original Fab Four. The Beatles were the band that shook the world why not let The Upbeat Beatles shake your night!
buddy holly & the cricketers
10cc live in concert
wed 17 oct 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 atg theatre card £5 off c f
40th anniversary celebration thu 18 oct 7.30pm TICKETS £28.50
Starring some of the finest and most talented actor-musicians in the business, this fast, furious and funny roller-coaster of a concert always has audiences on their feet singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. Featuring all of Buddy’s classics plus the greatest hits from the legends of the 50s and 60s including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Little Richard and The Beatles.
Purveyors of the finest in popular music since 1972. Not only were 10cc makers of some of the Greatest Hits of the 70’s, but are currently one of the most exciting live bands in the country. Performing all their hits: Rubber Bullets, I’m Not In Love, Dreadlock Holiday, Donna, The Things We Do For Love, I’m Mandy Fly Me, Life Is A Minestrone, The Dean And I. 10cc are Graham Gouldman, Rick Fenn, Paul Burgess, Mick Wilson and Mike Stevens.
hairy maclary
kevin ‘bloody’ wilson
tue 23 oct 1.30pm TICKETS £10 CONCESSION £8 FAMILY TICKET £30
cop-u-later tour wed 31 oct 8pm TICKETS £20.50
‘Out of the gate and off for a walk, went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy.’ Anyone with young children will recognise these immortal words instantly as the opening lines of the book Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy by Lynley Dodd. Following a Sell-Out run at the Fringe 2010, a UK Tour in 2011 and the Christmas season at the Sydney Opera House, Hairy Maclary and his friends are springing off the page once again this autumn.
After first bringing his unique brand of Aussie humour to our shores more than 25 years ago, Kevin ‘Bloody’ Wilson returns in 2012 for his final concert tour.
Featuring many of the characters from the books like Hercules Morse, as big as a Horse - Bottomley Potts, covered in spots – Schnitzel von Krumm, with the very low tum and Scarface Claw – the toughest tomcat in town. With music, singing and several of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories, this show is a must for the whole family.
★★★★★ ★★★★ ONE4REVIEW
THE LIST
Kev’s Cop-U-Later tour will showcase the best of the Little Bloke’s 20+ albums giving the fans just what they’ve come to expect, and love, from their favourite Australian export. So with his new show; get ready for an irreverent, bawdy, politically incorrect night of Kev at his hilarious best! With more than 4 million albums sold, see why Kevin ‘Bloody’ Wilson continues to be one of the hottest tickets in comedy all over the globe. To make this final tour even more memorable, Kev will be bringing his ‘retirement fund’ along for this final tour: Australia’s funniest ‘sheila’, Jenny Talia! Don’t miss your chance to see Kev (& Jenny) in full flight. www.kevinbloodywilson.com. Over 18’s only.
book now www.atgtickets.com/southport (bkg fee)
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one night shows
sally morgan
SLADE & SWEET
foster & allen
psychic sally on the road thu 1 nov 7.30pm TICKETS £23.50 G
sat 17 nov 7.30pm TICKETS £27.50
sun 18 nov 7.30pm TICKETS £18.50 £20.50
Throughout the 70’s, Slade became one of Europe’s biggest bands, producing a catalogue of hits, Cum On Feel The Noize, Coz I Luv You, that became synonymous with the era and providing a soundtrack to the glam generation.
The beautiful melodies of Foster and Allen have made them a phenomonal success all over the world. Since their first hit record in 1978 they have gone on to record 20 Gold Award winning albums and tour the world extensively many times. Don’t miss this opportunity to spend a wonderful evening being serenaded and entertained by this well-loved Irish duo who have been together for more than 30 years and still going strong. Come along to an evening of fun and laughter!
Sally Morgan, star of Sky Living’s Psychic Sally on the Road, returns for another phenomenal nationwide tour. Often referred to as the Psychic to the Stars, Sally has for read for many celebrities over the years including George Michael, Alesha Dixon and The Only Way Is Essex heartthrob Mark Wright.
Sweet have taken every continent by storm for more than 4 decades. They have sold over 55 million records worldwide and including their no.1 hit Blockbuster, have had 34 number 1 hits worldwide.
www.sallymorgan.tv Sally Morgan is experimental/investigational. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purposes of entertainment.
english youth ballet’s coppelia Fri 9 nov 7.30pm sat 10 nov 2.30pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £17.50 £19.50 atg theatre card £2 off c g
the manfreds wed 7 nov 7.30pm TICKETS £25 Original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones, Mike Hugg and Tom McGuinness, and former member Mike d’Abo, are joined by Rob Townsend, Marcus Cliffe and Simon Currie as the exciting new line-up of The Manfreds, featuring both lead singers from the 1960’s band. Showcasing all their greatest hits including: 5-4-3-2-1, Just Like A Woman, Do Wah Diddy, Ha! Ha! Said the Clown and Come Tomorrow.
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Janet Lewis’ production of Coppélia is a delight. The ballet combines the romance between Swanilda and Franz with Swanilda’s jealousy of the doll Coppelia. Enjoy the story of the eccentric doll maker Dr Coppelius whose greatest desire is to bring his favourite doll Coppelia to life. It is a witty, humorous, sparkling classical ballet with internationally known principal dancers Emma Lister, Amy Drew, Lorien Slaughter and Brenden Bratulic alternating the leading roles of Swanilda and Franz, and supported by a large cast of local talented young dancers. With attractive choreography by artists Janet Lewis and Dominic Marshall the charming liveliness of this popular ballet makes it a family favourite world-wide ‘Outstanding maturity was shown by these youngsters of the future. Savour the delights of English Youth Ballet!’ The Portsmouth News
jimmy carr
celebrate good times
gagging order wed 21 nov 8pm TICKETS £26
featuring michael williams of the drifters thu 22 nov 7.30pm TICKETS £14
Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy. Gagging Order promises to be an hilarious night out - let’s see shall we. The show will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable. Early booking recommended. Over 16’s only.
If you love real music powerfully performed and presented you will love this show. A musical extravaganza featuring some of the greatest songs ever recorded performed by incredible vocalists including Michael Williams from The Drifters and a superb live band. Celebrate Good Times is an unmissable treat for fans of real music from the 60’s to the 90’s!
book now www.atgtickets.com/southport (bkg fee)
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SOUTHPORT’S BIGGEST AND BEST FAMILY PANTOMIME
one night shows
Principal Productions ltd present
thursday 6 December 2012 monday 31 December 2012 Thu 6 7.00
cast to b an n e ou so o n n c h e d ! c h e ou r we b c k s fo r deta ite ils .
Fri 7
2.00
Sat 8
1.00
Sun 9
2.00
5.00
Mon 10 No performances Tue 11
10.30
2.00
Wed 12
10.30
2.00
Thu 13
10.30
2.00
Fri 14
7.00
Sat 15
1.00
5.00
Sun 16
2.00
Mon 17 No performances
ken dodd’s happiness show
Tue 18
2.00
sat 24 nov 7pm TICKETS £18 £20 G
Wed 19
2.00
Thu 20
2.00
Ken Dodd OBE travels the country virtually non-stop dispensing liberal doses of his unique tickle-tonic, and he’s ‘discumknockerated’ (Knotty Ash parlance for ‘over the moon’) to be touring with his famous Happiness Show. Ken is celebrating more than 50 years of happiness and laughter, having become a professional entertainer in 1954. But it is his undoubted genius as a comedian that stamps Ken Dodd out as a showbiz legend.
circus of horrors fri 23 nov 7.30pm TICKETS £16 £19 £21 atg theatre card £3 off c 17 years after its conception at the 1995 Glastonbury Festival, the show has gone on to tour the World achieving cult status and dragging Circus screaming and shouting into the 21st century and beyond. The new sensation, which stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent is packed with new shocks that will take you on a whirlwind journey though 1927 Berlin, this was the roaring twenties, a decedent decade, the birth of the Cabaret. The new phantasmagoria twists and turns, sending a shiver down your spine as the demonic dummy seems to take on a life of its own - featuring fangtastic, Dare Devil & Bizarre Circus acts from all four corners of the world that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat when not falling off them with laughter - all of course blighted by The Curse Of Devil Doll. If Quentin Tarantino had directed Cirque Du Soleil then you would be only half way there!
This Christmas we’re going to have a ball as Cinderella comes alive on the Southport Theatre stage. Cinderella is one of the most popular pantomimes of them all, brought to life with a wonderful cast, stunning costumes and a lavish set. Watch how Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother makes all her dreams come true as she is whisked away to the ball in her gown fit for a Princess in a coach led by two real white ponies! Prince Charming falls in love with Cinderella and when she abruptly leaves at midnight losing her glass slipper, he leaves no stone unturned until he finds the beautiful maiden who the slipper fits. Helped along the way by her good friend Buttons and hindered by two of the funniest and grotesque Ugly Sisters you could ever wish to meet! Don’t miss this tale of rags to riches – Book your tickets now before the clock strikes midnight!
MARTY WILDE’s ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARTY
fantastic family discounts Band A £14.50 per ticket band b £14 per ticket *
fri 30 nov 7.30pm TICKETS £24.50 Original ‘dreamboats’, Marty Wilde, John Leyton and Eden Kane, 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.
7.00
Fri 21
7.00
Sat 22
1.00
5.00
Sun 23
2.00
Mon 24
1.00
Tue 25
Merry Christmas!
Wed 26
2.00
Thu 27
1.00
5.00
Fri 28
1.00
5.00
Sat 29
1.00
5.00
Sun 30
2.00
Mon 31
1.00
5.00
Tickets £12.50, £17.50, £19.50 g groups 10 + £11.50 20 + £10, plus 1 in 20 free 50 + £9.50, plus 3 in 50 free schools / uniformed groups £8.50 plus 1 in 10 free atg theatre card Half price tickets Sat 8 & Wed 19 Dec evening perfs £5 off there after (excl. Sat, Sun and Christmas Eve) signed perf Wed 19 Dec, 7pm
opening night £9.75
c g f Details page 15
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*Applicable for 3-6 people, minimum of 2 adults
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christmas party nights 2012
booking information
Celebrate Christmas in style at the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre, for what promises to be the best night out in Southport this Christmas! Great food, fantastic entertainment and an unforgettable party atmosphere in the Floral Hall Ballroom. With four fabulous nights to choose from, look no further! Enjoy a 3 Course Festive Meal Christmas Paté, a Traditional Christmas Dinner and a ‘Decadent’ Chocolate Dessert followed by Coffee. Vegetarian options available.
Disco party nights
Saturday 8 December 2012 & Friday 21 December £21.95 per person 3 Course Festive Meal and Disco until 1am. Dance the night away with Southport’s No. 1 DJ, Kev Linden, playing all your favourite songs from the 1970’s to present day, giving you over 3 hours of non-stop festive boogieing.
70’s Flash Back!
Pa Orgarty goes niser part FREE fo r ies or m of 20 ore!
The ultimate motown Experience
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online BOOKINGS www.atgtickets.com/southport* telephone bookings Call our Ticket Centre open Mon-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm number on 0844 871 3021.*
access for all bookings For further information or assistance please call our Access number on 01704 500 036, alternatively call our ATG Access line on 0844 872 7677.
For Group Bookings call 0844 871 3041.
For Text phone users 18001 + ATG Access line
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 at least 48 hours prior to the original performance date.
For Access bookings, please call the venue directly on 01704 500036.
For standard phone users 18002 + ATG Access line
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.
For more information on Text Relay please visit www/textrelay.org
CONCESSIONS Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available:
C Under 16s, Senior Citizens,
full time students, Reg Unemployed.
g Groups of 10 or more. f Family e Early booking discount. Design SWD swd.uk.com Print John Good
To make a booking or for further information, please call Angela on 0151 934 2431 or email: angelawallworth@theambassadors.com
can be offered for a per ticket exchange fee.
*Subject to booking/transaction fee
Saturday 15 December £29 per person 3 Course Festive Meal with Live Entertainment and DJ until 1am Enjoy your meal whilst listening to Elicia, the Queen of Motown, with her Special Tribute to Diana Ross, performing all of her greatest hits. Followed by the American Four Tops featuring the voice of Mr William Hicks, back by popular demand!
£10 per person deposit required within 14 days to secure your booking. Balance to be paid ONE MONTH prior to event. All monies paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.
All tickets subject to availability & restrictions apply.
by post State your requirements and enclose a cheque or postal order made payable to The Ambassador Theatre Group Venues. Please also include on the back of the cheque the 16 digit card number, expiry date and issue number (if applicable). Cheques must be received no less than 1 month prior to the performance date. Tickets will be printed and available for collection on the day of the performance
Friday 14 December £26 per person 3 Course Festive Meal and Disco until 1am. Get ready to boogie the night away with FREAK OUT, a fantastic six-piece band from Merseyside, specialising in 70’s Disco Music, with songs from Earth, Wind & Fire, Rose Royce, Chic, The Emotions and many, many more. Finish the night off with our Resident DJ until 1am.
The high stepping choreography and superb vocal harmonies hits the stage with all the glitz of Vegas, guaranteed to leave you breathless! Head to the dance floor with the sounds of The Temptations, The Drifters, The Miracles, The Platters, Ben E King and finish the night off with our Resident DJ until 1am.
Southport Theatre, The Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DZ
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.
restoration fund £1 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 exchanged or money refunded. Ticket exchanges
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. This brochure is printed on responsibly sourced FSC paper. Please continue to help the environment by recycling it.
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