Southport Theatre & Convention Centre Summer 2012

rhod gilbert

THE DRIFTERS

SALLY MORGAN

summer 2012

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Welcome 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 pleased to announce the arrival of 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.

Remember new shows are being announced on a regular basis, so please check www.atgtickets.com/southport to keep up to date and to subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter too.

As regular visitors to the venue, why not treat yourself to our new ATG Theatre Card and enjoy the many benefits awarded to you here and across all 39 ATG theatres! (See opposite page for further details) 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.

Warmest regards, Lisa Chu General Manager

Diary may ken dodd’s happiness show sat 12 may june essence of ireland tue 12 jun the drifters fri 15 jun Southport Orchestra & Octave Choir presents queen’s diamond jubilee concert sat 16 jun floral hall rhod gilbert sun 17 jun July Formby School Of Dancing & Performing Arts presents ruby’s tuesday sat 7 jul roy chubby brown fri 20 jul derek acorah sat 21 jul

august that’ll be the day fri 3 aug roy orbison & friends sat 11 aug Houghton weavers Tue 21 aug floral hall 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 hits sat 15 sep REMEMBER WHEN WED 19 sep floral hall international stars celebrate vercoe’s 80th sat 22 sep 60’s gold sun 23 sep october kevin ‘bloody’ wilson wed 31 oct november sally morgan Thu 1 nov english youth ballet’s coppelia fri 9 - sat 10 nov jimmy carr wed 21 nov heart to heart thu 22 nov

Dreamboats & Petticoats Tue 28 Aug - Sat 1 Sep

december cinderella thu 6 - mon 31 dec

one night shows

ken dodd’s happiness show

essence of ireland

sat 12 may 7pm TICKETS £18 & £20 G

tue 12 jun 7.30pm TICKETS £20 & £22 atg theatre card £3 off c g

Ken Dodd has been delighting audiences for over 50 years. It was the 1960’s that saw Ken entered into the Guinness Book of Records for the Longest Joke Telling Session Ever - 1,500 jokes in three & a half hours. Although Doddy isn’t seen on our televisions as much as he used to be, he still gives marathon performances, like those that made him famous.

Be warned - you’ll be lucky to get out by midnight!

The spectacular Essence of Ireland is back with their new show, and it’s bigger and better than ever!

Now with their biggest and most talented cast of dancers, singers, and musicians, Essence of Ireland combines breathtaking dance routines with the very best of Irish music, and a touch of Irish craic.

the drifters

rhod gilbert

masquerade tour

the man with the flaming battenberg tattoo

fri 15 jun 7.30pm TICKETS £25 Following the highly successful gold album Up On The Roof released on Sony Music in 2011, The Drifters are back on the road performing both the classic hits from the last six decades and their superb new material, including You’re More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Up On The Roof, Under The Boardwalk, On Broadway and more.

sun 17 jun 8pm TICKETS £26 Following several sell-out UK tours and best-selling stand-up DVDs, multi -award winning welsh wonder Rhod Gilbert is back on the road with a new live show.

A regular on Live At The Apollo and with his own BBC One show Ask Rhod Gilbert, he’s one of the world’s hottest comedians.

Over 16’s only

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roy chubby brown

derek acorah

fri 20 jul 7.30pm TICKETS £20

sat 21 jul 7.30pm TICKETS £16 atg theatre card £2 off c g

Roy Chubby Brown is back in town!

Get ready for a barn-storming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickey-taking from Britain’s most outrageous comedian, bar none! Laugh till it hurts as Chubby rips into his live audiences with a non-stop battering ram of laugh-out-loud comedy guaranteed! Get the hottest ticket in town but be warned, if easily offended please stay away!

Over 18’s only

Derek Acorah is unquestionably the most time-honoured and respected Spirit Medium in the UK today. His friendly, sincere delivery and down-to-earth charm has endeared Derek to many tens of thousands of 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.

that’ll be the day

roy orbison

fri 3 aug 7.30pm TICKETS £18, £22 & £24 atg theatre card £5 off c g

& friends 75 special

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 presents his all live spectacular multi media Tribute to The Big O, featuring classic Orbison hits from the 60’s right through to the late 80’s when Roy joined The Travelling Wilbury’s.

Now in its 27th year of touring, it is living proof that Rock ‘n’ Roll will never die! www.thatllbetheday.com

sat 11 aug 7.30pm TICKETS £20

Using both original and film footage from the era and backed by his fabulous 5 piece band, Barry Steele will bring the life and character of Roy Orbison back to the stage, soaring vocals and Orbison style.

book now 0844 871 3021 (bkg fee)

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Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansfield in association with Universal Music present

book by laurence marks & Maurice gran

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For 1 week only, the West End comes to Southport!

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

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. c g Details page 11

0844 871 3021 (bkg fee) www.atgtickets.com/southport

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one night shows

the elo experience

one night of elvis

a tribute to jeff lynne & the electric light orchestra

sat 8 sep 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 &£21 atg theatre card £3 off G

Tue 4 sep 7.30pm TICKETS £19 atg theatre card £1.50 off c g 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 HITS

remember when

sat 15 sep 7.30pm TICKETS £20 atg theatre card £5 off c e

Floral hall

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, Supremes and The Temptations.

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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’s return to performing with the ’68 comeback special to a rousing expo of Elvis’s years performing in Vegas. Lee brings Elvis’s performance back to life!

wed 19 sep 2.30pm TICKETS £12 c g

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 the 60’s with The Beatles, Dusty and finally into the 70’s with Abba.

book now www.atgtickets.com/southport (bkg fee)

SOUTHPORT’S BIGGEST AND BEST FAMILY PANTOMIME

thursday 6 December 2012 monday 31 December 2012 Thu 6

Pelé Productions present

Fri 7

2.00

Sat 8

1.00

Sun 9

2.00

7.00 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 Tue 18

2.00

Wed 19

2.00

Thu 20

2.00

7.00

Fri 21

7.00

Sat 22

1.00

5.00

Sun 23

2.00

This Christmas we’re going to have a ball as Cinderella comes alive on the Southport Theatre stage.

Mon 24

1.00

Tue 25

Merry Christmas!

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!

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

Don’t miss this tale of rags to riches – Book your tickets now before the clock strikes midnight! fantastic family discounts Band A £14.50 per ticket band b £14 per ticket *

opening night £9.75

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Tickets £12.50, £17.50, £19.50 g groups 10 + £11.50 per ticket 20 + £10 per ticket plus 1 free 50 + £9.50 per ticket plus 3 free schools / uniformed groups £8.50 plus 1 in 10 free Please contact the Box Office atg theatre card Half price tickets Sat 8 & Wed 19 Dec evening perfs £5 off there after (excl. Sat, Sun and Christmas Eve) c g f Details page 11

0844 871 3021 (bkg fee) www.atgtickets.com/southport *Applicable for 3-6 people, minimum of 2 adults

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not only an award-winning theatre check out our a-z to see what else we can do!

a Award ceremonies Award - Winning Catering b Birthday Parties c

Competitive Rates Conferences Concerts Christenings Civil partnerships Christmas parties

d Day delegate packages e Exhibitions f Fashion shows Fundraising events Funerals

l Ladies evenings m Meetings n Networking events 0 On site ★ ★ ★ ★ Ramada Plaza Hotel p Private dinners Product launches q Question and answer sessions r Retirement dinners s Sporting events School proms t Traditional and multi-cultural weddings

g Graduation balls

u Unrivalled facilities on Merseyside

h Helpful Customer Service

v Variety of packages and prices avaliable

i Impressive Testimonials from all of our clients

w Why go anywhere else?

j Just for you!

Individual Tailored Packages k Knowledgeable staff

x ‘X’cellent services! y You will always come first z Zero to 1,600 and all in between!

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booking information Southport Theatre, The Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DZ

All tickets subject to availability & restrictions apply.

can be offered for a per ticket exchange fee.

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.

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.

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.

telephone bookings Call our Ticket Centre open Mon-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm number on 0844 871 3021.* For Group Bookings call 0844 871 3041.

For Access bookings, please call the venue directly on 01704 500036. online BOOKINGS www.atgtickets.com/southport* 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 *Subject to booking/transaction fee

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.

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f Family e Early booking discount.

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.

For Text phone users 18001 + ATG Access line For standard phone users 18002 + ATG Access line For more information on Text Relay please visit www/textrelay.org 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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