AUG/MARCH’16 Featuring TV’s Jus tin Fletcher as the Voice of Pon go the Pig Please note that Jus tin does not appear in person
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BOX OFFICE: 01282 664400 burnleymechanics.co.uk
E C N A L AT A G CHILDREN’S & FAMILY SHOWS
COMEDY
Event promoted by Burnley Mechanics Independent promoter
COMEDY DINNER SHOWS MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Sat 22 Aug Sun 20 Sept Tue 13 Oct Sat 17 Oct Sat 31 Oct Tue 24 Nov Sun 29 Nov Sun 20 Dec 15 - 17 & 21 - 24 Jan Sat 5 Mar Sun 17
Mr Stink Jurassic Adventures Shakespeare for Schools Red Riding Hood Marty MacDonald’s Farm Shakespeare for Schools The Nutcracker Ballet The Snow Queen Aladdin American Wrestling Ballet Theatre UK
Thu 24 Sept Fri 9 Oct Fri 6 Nov Sat 13 Feb
The Dressing Room Tim Vine Dave Spikey Justin Moorhouse
Fri 2 Oct
Del Boy & Rodney Dinner Show
Fri 25 Sept Sat 26 Sept Sun 27 Sept Sat 10 Oct Fri 16 Oct Sat 17 Oct Fri 23 Oct Sat 7 Nov Fri 27 Nov Sat 19 Dec Fri 8 Jan Thu 11 Feb Wed 17 Feb Sat 27 Feb Fri 4 Mar Fri 11 Mar Sat 12 Mar Sat 2 Apr Sat 23 Apr Fri 6 May Sat 7 May
An Evening with Andrew Derbyshire Simon & Garfunkel Story Open Mic Clare Teal Magic a Kind of Queen Craig Charles Talon - The Best of the Eagles Rumours of Fleetwood Mac The King of Pop The Osmonds Paul Jones & Dave Kelly Lau Circus of Horrors Totally Tina Jive Aces Wille & the Bandits The ELO Experience Ferocious Dog Showaddywaddy Motown Show Hollywood Bees
DANCE SHOWS DRAMA EDUCATIONAL & ENTERTAINING BOXING & AWARD EVENINGS FESTIVALS MUSICALS PRIVATE PARTIES & CONFERENCES
Working in partnership with:
Sun 18 Oct Sun 1 Nov Fri 29 – Sun 31 Jan Sun 7 Feb Sun 20 Mar Tues 5 – Sat 9 Apr Sun 14 April
Sanderson’s Dance Competition RDDC Les Mis & Frozen Sanderson’s Dance & Fitness Centre RDDC Dance Festival Dansworks Dance Academy Valley Academy RDDC
Mon 19 Oct Fri 30 Oct
It’s a Wonderful Life You’re Never too Old
Thu 26 Nov
Educational Gin Tasting
Fri 18 Sept Wed 23 Sept Thu 1 Oct Sat 3 Oct Sat 28 Nov
10 - 12 Sept Sat 19 Sept Tue 22 Sept
CAMRA Beer Festival Gin Festival Wedding Fayre
Sat 14 – Sat 21 Nov Fri 18 Mar
Sister Act Dirty Dancing
Mon 10 Aug Sun 6 Sept Tue 15 Sept Tue 22 Sept Fri 25 Sept Sat 10 Oct Sat 17 Oct Thu 22 Oct Sat 24 Oct Tue 10 Nov Sun 15 Nov Thu 10 Dec
Outdoor Rounders Presentation Curious Minds Arts Awards 2BR Local Hero Award Valley Academy Awards Night Boxing Dinner Show
Mendi Private party Primary Teachers Conference Wedding Fayre Industrial Archaeology Day Private Party Private Party Sophie Lancaster Foundation Private Party Private Party Dinner show Rounders Christmas Party
Burnley Arts Centre
SAT 22
In partnership with Burnley Arts Centre Heartbreak Productions present
AUG 3pm
MR STINK
Open air theatre at Thompson Park Burnley Watch the fabulous characters from the celebrated novel by David Walliams come to life in this wonderful open air production packed with fun, humour and a heartwarming message.
Suitable for age 5+ an absolute delight for all the family to enjoy.
Tickets: £12, Children £7, Family x4 £35 RESERVED
CAMRA BURNLEY BEER FESTIVAL
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Over 80 real ales, ciders, perries, fruit beers, wine bar, quality food and live entertainment, there is something for everyone
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BURNLEY’S 1ST GIN FESTIVAL
SAT 19 SEPT
12.30-5pm 6.30-11pm
The UK’s largest Gin Festival comes to Burnley Mechanics showcasing over 80 gins! Collect your Gin Festival glass, brochure, drinks tokens and enjoy! If you’re new to gin don’t worry, our friendly staff will be on hand to offer advice on starter options and recommend all our favourites. Throughout the festival there will be live entertainment, talks from gin industry experts, food and lots of chat with gin lovers from all over the North West.
FESTIVAL FOOD
Entry fee: £7 available from: www.ginfestival.co.uk/events
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World on Stage & the Disney on Ice Team present
JURASSIC ADVENTURES
The most exciting family show since time began that will leave you in “raptures” and “pre-hysterics!” Set on a magical island, where anything might happen, this absolutely brilliant show boasts a brave cast of amazing actors, a fun script, superb scenery, and of course DINOSAURS. Get transported to a prehistoric place full of fun, thrills and screams, be amazed and awed by the birth of a baby Dinosaur, but beware of the T. REX mother who wants her egg back! Contains mild peril and HUGE DINOSAURS! A Dino-Mite show!
SUN 20 SEPT
Tickets: £15 Children £13, Family x4 £48 Age 5+ RESERVED
2pm
THE DRESSING ROOM
STARRING: CANNON & BALL JOHNNY CASSON, STU FRANCIS KATE ROBBINS A brand-new show that combines sitcom with variety and comedy written by Bobby Ball. Set behind-the-scenes at a rundown theatre TOMMY CANNON and BOBBY BALL find themselves involved in the crazy goings-on of compere STU FRANCIS, fellow comic JOHNNY CASSON, and KATE ROBBINS. Part play, part variety show - a whole night of great entertainment with five popular performers.
PRE-SHOW MEALS
Tickets: £15 Discounts £13 RESERVED
THU 24 SEPT
7.30pm
FRI 25
AN EVENING WITH ANDREW DERBYSHIRE
SEPT
7.30pm
“It gives me great pleasure to announce I am returning to my roots to perform my one man show at the beautiful Burnley Mechanics. I was so taken aback with the support and messages from my show last September that I have decided to return with my new show. There is a huge buzz about performing in your home town that I can’t explain and I promise tonight will be a fun packed evening full of classics and every genre of music to suit all. This year will feature a dance floor so get your dancing shoes on” Andrew
PRE-SHOW MEALS
Tickets: £15 Children £10 RESERVED
SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Direct from its success in London’s West End, SOLD OUT UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back on the road! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all their hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more.
PRE-SHOW MEALS
Tickets: £18 Discounts £16 RESERVED
SAT 26 SEPT
7.30pm
OPEN MIC
SAT 27 SEPT
3.30pm The Red Rose Acoustic Club presents Sunday Open Mic Live, a monthly open mic event held in the new Front Room performance space and Lounge Bar hosted by singer - songwriter Baxter Rhodes. Featuring guest artists selected from the finest local talent and top class open mic performances. Suitable for all the family, food available from 3.30 – 6.30pm
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FREE ENTRY
FRI 02 OCT
7.30pm Enjoy a delicious 4-course meal whilst being entertained by professional comedy actors in this live interactive comedy dinner show. Derek Trotter, the creme brulee of Peckham is your host for the evening with a discerning palate and an eye for a bargain.
Rodney and Uncle Albert, Trigger and Boycie join in the fun to entertain you with funny live songs, laughter, music and interaction.
Tickets: £35 includes 4 course meal CABARET
TIME VINE
Tim Timinee Tim Timinee Tim Tim To You SUPPORT: JOHN ARCHER
FRI 09 OCT
8pm
In his first stand-up tour in 4 years, the punslinger returns with lots of new jokes, silly songs and twitchy dancing. Joke, joke, joke. Prop, prop, prop. Song, song, song. (Sorry the laptop’s jammed). It’s time to put the satire on hold and watch a grown man act the goat.
PRE-SHOW MEALS
Tickets: £22 RESERVED
CLARE TEAL QUARTET
“Music to melt to” Jamie Cullum Clare Teal is one of the UK’s most celebrated and much loved jazz singers, as well as a prolific recording artist and popular BBC Radio 2 broadcaster. To date she has recorded and released 13 albums to public and critical acclaim. Her stunning voice, encyclopaedic knowledge of jazz, swing and big band music, and her innate warmth and wit have made Clare one of the most sought after singers and broadcasters in the country.
PRE-SHOW MEALS
Tickets: £16, £15 RESERVED
SAT 10 OCT
7.30pm
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Magic a Kind of Queen Now with more energy, a bigger line-up and a massive new sound.
FRI 16 OCT
7.30pm
The music of Queen speaks for itself. Their live performances are legendary. Magic are recognised as presenting one of the best reproductions of a Live Queen concert that can be seen today. All their greatest hits supported by superb quality sound and a massive light show. Not attempting to portray Queen visually (who could?), but allowing their superb musicianship and outstanding harmonies paint their own masterpiece.
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Tickets: £17, £16 TIER/ CABARET
In partnership with Inner City Music Ltd Band on the Wall promotions
CRAIG CHARLES FUNK N SOUL CLUB
Playing an assortment of funk, soul and feel good party grooves alongside modern remixes and unusual cover versions. to keep you dancing until the early hours, with support from a live band to open the night. The Coronation Street and former Red Dwarf star has carved out a successful broadcasting and DJing career, presenting BBC 6 Music’s Funk & Soul Show, as well as DJing regularly at the iconic Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes venue in London.
Tickets £14, £16 On the day STANDING
SAT 17 OCT
8pm
MAGIC LIGHT PRODUCTIONS present
RED RIDING HOOD
This hilarious adaptation tells of how Granny Hood visits Red Riding Hood and unbeknowingly delivers her a Magic Red Cloak. Meanwhile elsewhere wolf is looking for something appetising to eat! There is only one person who can save the day - Little Red Riding Hood and her best friends Muddles and Russell Sprout.
SAT 17 OCT
1pm
This dazzling pantomime style show is magically brought to life with amazing sets, stunning costumes, magic, illusion, special effects, song, dance, an abundance of laughter and Safire’s Magic Light Puppets. A fun filled show for all of the family!
Tickets £10, £7 RESERVED
MON 19 OCT
7.30pm
In partnership with Burnley Arts Centre
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
The iconic story of idealist George Bailey, whose dreams may be dashed by small-town scandal and big business. Alone on a bridge, he decides that everyone would be better off without him… or would they? It falls to hapless guardian angel, Clarence, to try and save him. “Inspired - Four star” The Stage
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In a new production that premiered to excellent reviews in London last year, the magical story of Frank Capra’s iconic film is retold as a radio play, complete with sound effects created live on stage. This loving tribute to the golden era of the wireless is a fresh take on a heart-warming and timely classic.
Tickets: £17, £15 RESERVED
FRI 30 OCT
7.30pm
(This is a one act play lasting 70 mins) PRE-SHOW MEALS
Tickets £16, £14 RESERVED
Talon Music Ltd present
TALON THE BEST OF THE EAGLES
FRI 23 OCT
Now in their eighteenth year together Talon have been recognised by the ‘Agents Association of Great Britain’ as the official UK no 1 Eagles tribute show.
7.30pm
Featuring classic hits, Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy, Desperado, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane and many more. Although the show features a host of world class musicians it is the immensely powerful four- part vocal harmony and exact musical production on which Talon have built their reputation.
PRE-SHOW MEALS
Tickets: £20, £19 RESERVED
MARTY MACDONALD’S FARM
Honalee Media Ltd presents
Help Marty, Pongo the Pig, Molly-Moo the Cow and Sheena the Sheep as they work together to save their farm… Sing along to your favourite songs & nursery rhymes, in a live and interactive theatre show with bags of fun and laughter, a colourful farmyard and a host of loveable puppet characters.
Marty MacDonald’s Farm
Help Marty, Pongo the Pig, Sheena the Sheep & Molly-Moo the Cow rescue their corn from Crafty & the Crows and save the farm!
SAT 31
Presented by Martin Parsons (Playdays Live, Sooty’s Magic Castle) and Kate Ashmead (Tweenies, Thomas & Friends Live!) Alongside CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher, AKA Mr Tumble as the Voice of Pongo the Pig and Nicole Davis who voices Molly-Moo the Cow. Please note that Justin & Nicole do not appear in person.
Tickets: £9, £8, Family x4 £32 (Suitable for 3-7yrs) RESERVED
OCT
2pm
Live on stage!
Featuring TV’s Just in Fletcher as the Voice of Pong o the Pig Please note that Just in does not appear in person
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Chas Cole for CMP Entertainments presents
Chas Cole for CMP entertainment presents
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac return to the UK to launch their stunning new stage production performing in meticulous notefor-note detail all the classic hits from one of the most outstanding and enduring catalogues in the history of rock music.
Replicating perfectly the power and subtlety of Fleetwood Mac at their brilliant best; Rumours of Fleetwood Mac perform all the classic hits including Black Magic Woman, Albatross, Go Your Own Way, Dreams, Little Lies, Everywhere and more.
SAT 07 NOV
7.30pm PRE-SHOW MEALS
Tickets ÂŁ24.50 RESERVED
Rossendale Dance and Drama Centre present
FROZEN at 1.30pm LES MISERABLES at 5.30pm Tickets are available on the door Adults £10 / Concessions £8 25% off deal for a double show ticket!
SUN 01 NOV
For more information please contact RDDC on 01706 211161 info@rddc.co.uk or visit www.rddc.co.uk
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DAVE SPIKEY “One of the most original, funniest men to have emerged in years” Stage “His easy patter, affable demeanour and assured stage-craft acts as the perfect foil for his astute eye for detail in the everyday absurdities of life, sprinkled with a few well-placed flights of fancy. That, allied to timing that is Swiss-watch perfect, makes for a formidable combination.” Manchester Evening News “A comic who walks a tightrope between the comedy of the everyday and the surreal, pausing occasionally to place a foot down firmly on either side.” Guardian PRE-SHOW MEALS
Tickets: £16 RESERVED
FRI 06 NOV
7.30pm
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SAT 14 SAT 21 NOV
7.30pm
Burnley Light Opera presents
SISTER ACT
A divine musical comedy based on the smash-hit film SISTER ACT. Disco diva Deloris Van Cartier has dreams of hitting the big time. But when she walks in on a “hit” of a different kind, the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look - a convent!
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Disguised as “Sister Mary Clarence” she transforms the convent’s choir into the most glorious new musical act in town and together they become an unstoppable team of soulful sisters!
Tickets: Sat 14 & Mon 16 £12 Tues 17-Sat 21 £15 RESERVED
Directed & Choreographed by Anthony Williams. Musical Direction by Jonathon Chalker SISTER ACT features an original score by 8-time Oscar® and 10-time Grammy Award® winner Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Enchanted).
AFTER SHOW SUPPERS
Music by Alan Menken - Lyrics by Glenn Slater. Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner. Additional Book Material Douglas Carter Beane. Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York
THE KING OF POP THE LEGEND CONTINUES... STARRING NAVI The one and only Michael Jackson tribute that will have you believing that just for a moment... The Legend Continues!
FRI 27 NOV
7.30pm
This superb production starring the world’s No.1 Michael Jackson impersonator along with his incredible live band and dancers recreates all the magical classics from the early Jackson 5 songs to mega-hits such as Thriller and Smooth Criminal, a fabulous night out the whole family will enjoy!
PRE-SHOW MEALS
Tickets: £17.50, £16.50 RESERVED
simply classic
festive
lunches
If festive lunches are more to your taste then why not join us for a Festive Christmas Lunch in the new Simply Classic Bistro and bar, ideal for small office parties or a festive get together with friends and family. Lunches run from Tuesday 1st Dec until Friday 18th Dec.
Advance booking and a completed pre-order form are essential, these can be downloaded online or by contacting the box office on 01282 664400. 2 Course + coffee £15.95 3 Course + coffee £17.95
SHAKESPEARE FOR SCHOOLS The UK’s largest youth drama festival returns to Burnley with four local schools performing four different Shakespeare abridged plays. Come and celebrate the achievements of our local schools while enjoying a wonderful evening of entertainment. You will see Shakespeare performed as you’ve never seen it before!
TUE 24 NOV 7pm
“What a fantastic evening! Lots of amazing new talent in our community. Enjoyed every minute of it!” Audience Member, West London, 2014 Details of participating schools and the plays they are performing can be obtained from the Box Office.
Tickets £9, £7 RESERVED
Vienna Festival Ballet present
THE NUTCRACKER
Audiences have the opportunity to catch Tchaikovsky’s world famous classical ballet, The Nutcracker, when the highly acclaimed Vienna Festival Ballet company returns by popular demand. The enchanting Christmas tale centres on Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier. Their adventures see the Prince and Clara combat the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy for a wonderful trip to a kingdom made entirely of sweets.
PRE-SHOW MEALS
Tickets: £16, £14 RESERVED
SUN 29 NOV 3pm
festive
PARTIES twenty fifteen
SIX BESPOKE EXCLUSIVE & INDULGENT CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS.
Three course meal, professional entertainment, DJ, dancing, late bar and a fabulous Winter Wonderland theme will guarantee an incredible party night to remember.
Simply Classic’s superb, mouth watering festive menu is available to download at burnleymechanics.co.uk along with our Festive Events brochure.
The perfect way to celebrate your work or private Christmas party…
2015 promises to be BIGGER & BETTER! In 2014 over 400 people lost out so early booking is essential.
Friday 4th Dec The Replicators, a fantastic rock, pop & indie band performing classic hits from Blur & Oasis to the Beatles and Queen all performed with personality and humour! £36
Friday 11th Dec Soul Train, Their mix of sixties and Northern soul classics guarantee one thing – “cabaret soul” this isn’t, this is brilliant arrangements performed by a sensational ninepiece band that capture the feel and era of classic soul with electrifying authenticity. £36
Thursday 17th Dec Broadband, sensational high quality seven-piece party band guaranteed to keep the dance floor full from start to finish! Performing hits from every decade by artistes such as: Amy Winehouse, Take That, Mika, Tom Jones, James Brown, Stevie Wonder and more. £32.50
Saturday 5th Dec Soul Revolution, featuring nine former members of Man Made Sole. Performing classic dance floor fillers from yesteryear along with a mix of new modern anthems this sensational band are an experience not to be missed! £36
Saturday 12th Dec The Talent are no ordinary party band, their energy on-stage is second to none with a repertoire of modern classics and old time favourites. Piloted by experienced front man Craig Tyler their outstanding world class musicianship and rich, harmonies are brilliant £36
Friday 18th Dec The Spin Offs, these highly versatile musicians play a fantastic wide range of some of the biggest and best tracks spanning the last six decades, guaranteed to keep you dancing all night long! £36
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SAT 19 DEC
7.30pm
PRE-SHOW MEALS
Tickets: £34.50 Meet and Greet package available £150 - Contact Box Office for details RESERVED
APY Theatre Ltd presents
THE SNOW QUEEN
Prepare to be blown away by this enchanting new version of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale adventure. This delightfully laugh-out-loud retelling of a timeless chronicle features new songs, beautiful costumes, fabulous scenery and a host of colourful characters that will melt your heart. A fun, frosty, fast paced, seasonal adventure for the whole family!
SUN 20
Tickets: £11, £10, Family x4 £36 RESERVED
2pm
FRI 08
PAUL JONES & DAVE KELLY
JAN
7.30pm
A spell-binding evening of intense country blues. These long standing co-vocalists with The Blues Band get a big buzz out of taking things down a level, simplifying the music, and plying their trade as a duo, thus imbuing their very own personal and individual approaches to a dynamic, rootsy and exhilarating set of Country Blues. Venues large and small have been hushed and then enraptured by the sense of ‘old times’ in the Mississippi Delta.
PRE-SHOW MEALS
DEC
Tickets: £18, £17 UNRESERVED
BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winners, Best Band, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013
LAU
PRE-SHOW MEALS
THU 11 FEB
8pm
©Genevieve Stevenson
Brilliant musicians, thrilling performers, free-thinking visionaries and all-round good chaps as well…small wonder Lau are regarded as the epicentre of the new folk boom. And they’ve got shelves groaning with awards, a forest’s worth of ecstatic reviews and breathless plaudits from excited audiences in various outposts of the world ringing in their ears to prove it…
Tickets: £18, £16 RESERVED
JUSTIN MOORHOUSE Destiny Calling
Justin is back on the road with his brand new stand-up show doing what he does best - making people laugh. ‘Comedic Tour-de-force…brought a tear to a critical eye’ The Herald Fresh from the 15 date Manchester Arena Phoenix Nights LIVE reunion in aid of Comic Relief (reprising his much loved role of Young Kenny), Justin is ready to hit the road, destiny is calling.
PRE-SHOW MEALS
Tickets: £14, £13 RESERVED
SAT 13 FEB
7.30pm
SAT 27
TOTALLY TINA
FEB
7.30pm This Internationally acclaimed award winning show re-creates the spectacle and energy of Tina Turner’s live shows complete with a six-piece live band, four stunning dancers, replica costumes and Justine’s incredible impersonation of the Queen of Rock and Soul. This spectacular show captures the look and feel of Tina at her very best. From River Deep, Mountain High, through to Let’s Stay Together, What’s Love Got to Do with It and IT’S SIMPLY THE BEST!
PRE-SHOW MEALS
Tickets: £17.50 RESERVED
UK’s top Jive & Swing band
THE JIVE ACES
MAR
7.30pm
Renowned for their hot, swinging music and high-energy stage show the Jive Aces perform songs made famous by such greats as Bobby Darin, Louis Prima, Sammy Davis Jnr along with a selection of superb originals. The yellow-suited sextet, the first ever band to reach the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent, have worked with Van Morrison, John Travolta, Isaac Hayes, Lisa Marie Presley and many more.
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FRI 04
Tickets: £15, £14 CABARET
Burnley Pantomime Society Presents
Directed by
Neil Tranmer and Angela Foulds
FRI 15-17 JAN
THUR 21-24
Association of Community Theatre
JAN
7pm Saturday Matinees 2pm Sunday matinees 12noon & 4pm
Burnley Mechanics
15th to 17th and 21st to£824th January 2016 Tickets: £10, FIRST SATURDAY 16 JAN 7PM• PERFORMANCE ONLY £8Jonathan ADULTS £6Chalker CHILDREN Script by: Ben Crocker Musical Director: RESERVED Dancers from: Lynn McCheyne of Sandersons Dance & Fitness Centre
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Booking Office: 01282 664400 online: www.burnleymechanics.co.uk
WILLE AND THE BANDITS This superb blues rock three piece have received great critical acclaim, being voted in the top ten must see bands at Glastonbury 2014 by BBC Radio 1 and reaching number 2 in the UK blues chart with their first single on downloads alone. Having toured with artists such as Deep Purple and The John Butler trio, the band leave an equally astounding impression on audiences of all ages with their energetic and soulful performances. “Wille is a suberb slide player, I love what these guys are doing” Joe Bonamassa
Tickets: £10 STANDING
THE ELO EXPERIENCE Musical super power Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra became one of the world’s best known and greatest recording bands, packing stadiums throughout the world and a seemingly endless list of hit records stormed the charts across the globe. Radio broadcasts worldwide played hits such as Living Thing, Telephone Line, Wild West Hero, Sweet Talking Woman, and perhaps their most famous Mr Blue Sky. Tonight all their greatest hits will be reproduced by the exciting and incredible “ELO EXPERIENCE”. Book early
PRE-SHOW MEALS
Tickets: £21, £19 RESERVED
FRI 11 MAR 8pm
SAT 12 MAR
7.30pm
A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING The ultimate tribute show
Re-live the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me, I’ve Had The Time of My Life and more. This show is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage currently on tour in the UK & worldwide. www.easytheatres.com
FRI 18 MAR
7.30pm
Tickets: £18 RESERVED
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KLF THEATRE ARTS covers all genres of theatre dance, including ballet, tap, modern dance, street dance, contemporary and cheer leading. Classes are available from age 3 years. All teachers are fully qualified and DBS (CRB) cleared. BLOS JUNIORS is a newly formed musical theatre group for ages 7+. The group is supported by Burnley Light Opera Society. Students are trained in all aspects of theatre including dance, drama and singing.
The Basement Studio, Burnley Mechanics, Yorke St, Burnley BB11 1HD
simply classic
Since the launch of the Simply Classic Bistro and Bar we have developed a first class reputation for offering great food and excellent service in an atmosphere not found anywhere else in the town centre. The comfortable and relaxed surroundings along with fresh food prepared on site allow you to sit back and thoroughly enjoy. If you’re in a rush, no problem, all our food can be ordered to take out, whether a hot meal or cold sandwich we’ll wrap it and pack it for you.
Pre-bookable tables are available. Parties of ten or more please complete the pre-order form from the website and return to the Box Office or Bistro. For Lunch & Pre-Theatre dining reservations please call 01282 477114 or burnleymechanics@burnley.gov.uk Lunchtime, Takeaway, Pre-Theatre menus and pre-order forms are available to download at www.burnleymechanics.co.uk/Bistro Bistro opening times Mon - Fri 11.30am – 3pm Sun Open Mic events 3.30 – 6.30pm Selected Burnley FC Match days two hours prior to kick off. Pre-Theatre Dining two hours prior to show time (reservations recommended).
Box office opening hours
Babes in arms and young children
Monday – Friday: noon– 4pm Saturday: 10am – 12.45pm Sunday: Open one hour prior to performance on event days only.
Some theatre performances are not recommended for children under 3 years of age. The management reserves the right to ask parents to remove children if, in the management’s opinion, they are causing a disturbance.
Mon-Sat the box office will open one hour prior to performance. Book online at: www.burnleymechanics.co.uk - a booking fee of £2 per ticket applies. How to pay By Mastercard, Switch or Visa in person and over the phone (there will be a handling charge of £1 per transaction for all credit & debit card transactions) or by cheque/PO made payable to Burnley Leisure. Discounts For most Mechanics promotions discounts are available to those in full-time education, over 60 or in receipt of benefits. Proof of status is required when booking. Discounts are also available for groups of 10+ and school parties. Full details available from the box office. Conditions of sale Tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded. The management cannot be held responsible for any tickets lost or stolen. Tickets reserved for payment by cheque or cash will be held for three days only after which they will be cancelled. Disabled patrons Burnley Mechanics welcomes people with disabilities. Assistant Dogs are welcome and water can be provided. A Textphone service is also available on 01282 425011. The fire authority advises that all wheelchair patrons remain in their wheelchairs throughout the performance as transferring to a regular seat is not recommended. Able bodied companions will be requested to assist should an emergency evacuation arise. If you use a wheelchair it is vitally important that you inform the box office at time of booking as our licensing regulations allow for three wheelchair users per event. Wheelchair spaces are situated on row A of the front stalls. Burnley Mechanics operate a free ticket for essential carer’s policy. Please check with box office for details, conditions apply.
Access There is a ramp at the Manchester Road entrance and a lift from foyer level to the auditorium and the Loft. Please call the box office to arrange assistance prior to your visit. Toilets Radar key operated toilets for customers with disabilities are located on all three floors and baby-changing facilities are available in the lower foyer. Hard of hearing There is an induction loop system in the main theatre: put your hearing aid on T switch. It works best in the tier using seats 20-23 on rows F-T, and in the stalls using seats 22-25 on rows C-E. The next best areas are seats 1-5 (tier and stalls) on the other side of the theatre. Seats in the centre section should not be used. Seating at music events At selected music events where there is a dancefloor, there may be restricted seating. If you would like a seat, please arrive early as seating will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Drinking will be allowed in the auditorium (plastic glasses only) during some performances. Customer comments If you have a comment about your visit to the venue, questionnaires are available around the building or on request. Please return your forms to a member of staff. Burnley Mechanics is operated by Burnley Leisure in partnership with Burnley Council. Box Office: 01282 664400 Administration: 01282 477114
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Burnley Mechanics: Manchester Road, Burnley BB11 1BH
Ticket Office: (01282) 664400
burnleymechanics.co.uk CAR PARKING Easy to find us and easy to park. CCTV covered car park – FREE parking after 6pm Mon-Fri.
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