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DEAR THEATREGOERS, The Epstein Theatre is delighted to announce its brand-new season of incredible entertainment brought to you in our Sep 2019 – Mar 2020 brochure. From incredible live music and unforgettable theatre to hilarious stand up and international dance, we’ve got the very best entertainment all under one roof. We’re bringing you not one but two premieres with the brand-new jukebox musical Achy Breaky Bride, starring local favourites Lindzi Germain and Leanne Campbell, making its Liverpool debut from 9 – 19 Oct followed by the psychological thriller Blood Runs Deep which promises to have audiences on the edge of their seats this Halloween from 29 Oct – 2 Nov. Get ready for a night of dancing in the aisles and singing in your seat because The Take That Experience returns on 5 Oct following last year’s sell-out show and the 90s pop continues with Girl Power: The Spice Girls Experience taking over the town on 21 Nov. It’s the only place to see Robbie and Posh back where they belong! International acclaimed tenor Roy Locke showcases his unforgettable singing voice with hit songs in both Matinee Musical Classics and Music of The Night, a double bill not to be missed on 20 Oct. If you’re in need of a good laugh then look no further as we’ve got you covered. Edinburgh comedy award winner John Robins returns to the Epstein on 8 Nov and James Acaster

presents his brand-new tour with two sold out shows on 29 and 30 Nov. Warning, these shows are guaranteed to contain side splittingly funny jokes! This year you are all invited to Liverpool’s star-studded Christmas ball as Epstein Entertainments bring the enchanting tale of Cinderella to the stage from 6 Dec – 5 Jan. Their debut Christmas panto promises to be a festive extravaganza with enchanted pumpkins, glass slippers, a sparkling fairy-tale carriage and a Fairy Godmother to make all your dreams come true. Emmerdale’s Sammy Winward leads the cast as Cinderella whilst award-winning actor and comedian, Benidorm’s Crissy Rock; and Brookside’s Sarah White double up as the Ugly Sisters. That’s just a snippet of the brilliant shows coming your way this season. For even more world class entertainment, flick through the pages and we’re certain you’ll find something you love. So, from everyone at the Epstein, thank you for coming and enjoy the show! Best wishes, The Epstein Team

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CERYS MATTHEWS: WHERE THE WILD COOKS GO Tuesday 3 September 7:30pm Standard: £16, With Book: £38 With a childhood spent foraging and learning to make flapjacks and nettle soup, followed by a life of touring as a musician around the world and delighting in the delicious local delicacies discovered along the way, a love for food and cooking has always been central to Cerys Matthews’ life. Cerys will be sharing the flavours, ingredients, cocktails and tunes that have inspired her over a lifetime of cooking and travelling. She will indulge us with some poetry readings and a sprinkling of singing, playing a few of her favourite songs from the countries that she has visited.

THE HAUNTING OF BLAINE MANOR Friday 6 September 7:30pm Standard: £17, Concession: £15 Renowned American parapsychologist Doctor Roy Earle, famous for discrediting hauntings and exposing fake mediums, is invited to attend a seance in what is said to be the most haunted building in England, a building with a horrific history, Blaine Manor. Even the locals won’t set foot there, as all who walk within those grounds will be cursed. But his arrival at the manor has awoken something, something horrific within the walls. As a raging storm closes off Blaine Manor from the outside world, Earle and the others find that what is waiting there is not nearly as horrific as what has entered with him…

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THE TAPE FACE SHOW Sunday 8 September 8:00pm Standard: £18, Concession: £16

AN EVENING WITH ALICE ROBERTS: DIGGING INTO BRITAIN’S PAST Saturday 7 September 7:30pm Tickets: £23 Anthropologist, author and broadcaster Professor Alice Roberts has been delving into Britain’s past, and making archaeology programmes, for nearly twenty years. She has written eight popular science and archaeology books, including The Celts and Tamed: Ten species that changed our world. In this exclusive tour, Alice will share insights, anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories from her personal journey to explore Britain’s past, with footage from her programmes and excerpts from her books.

Gag Reflex and Kilimanjaro present The Tape Face Show. Tape Face returns to the UK with a brand new show. New Jokes, New Props, Same Tape. After storming into America and being seen by 51 million people online, TAPE FACE lands back on UK soil and hits the road. Grab a ticket and prepare for another storm. Putting your shoes on will never be the same after seeing this show. As seen on: America’s Got Talent and The Royal Variety Performance. Age: 10+. Tickets are not available in person at the theatre box office and can only be purchased at www.hotwatercomedy.co.uk

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LOS PACAMINOS FT. PAUL YOUNG Thursday 12 September 8:00pm Tickets: £21 Returning to The Epstein after a sell-out 2018 show, Los Pacaminos features Paul Young, Drew Barfield, Mark Pinder, Steve Greetham, Jamie Moses and Melvin Duffy (UK’s premier pedal steel player). One of the UK’s most popular Live touring bands, Los Pacaminos play the very best in Tex Mex Border music from The Texas Tornadoes and Ry Cooder to Los Lobos and even Roy Orbsion. This is a Tequila fuelled Tex Mex party night, as each venue becomes the perfect cantina setting for a great night’s rocking with the cactus sharp, tequila filled, stetson wearing, magnificent 6, Los Pacaminos!!!

THE HEATH PERFORM THEATRE COMPANY IN ASSOCIATION WITH LIPA 4:19 PRESENT

OLIVER! Saturday 14 September Sunday 15 September 7:30pm, 2pm & 6pm Standard £16, Concession £14 The Heath Perform Theatre Company in association with LIPA 4:19 are proud to present the epic classic musical Oliver based on Charles Dickens ‘Oliver Twist.’ This highly acclaimed performing arts theatre company who brought you the powerful Jesus Christ Superstar and emotional Les Miserables productions are excited to perform this amazing story, containing many timeless numbers and dynamic dance routines – performed with a full live orchestra!

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THOSE TWO WEEKS Wednesday 18 - Saturday 21 September 7:30pm and 1:30pm mat on Sat Tickets: From £13

Those Two Weeks isn’t a play about Hillsborough. It’s a play about before. It’s a play about the last time life was normal, and just how hard normal can be. It starts on the 1st of April 1989 and ends on the night of the 14th, and it’s the story of two weeks in the life of one very normal Liverpool family. Sometimes all it takes is one wrong word for everything to fall apart. Cast: Samantha Alton, Faye Caddick, Lucy Fiori, Warren Kettle, Tom Highton, Lisa McMahon and Mike Sanders

“Superbly written, outstandingly observed and beautifully acted” – Liverpool Sound and Vision “It’s impossible not to be impressed by the extraordinarily well observed dialogue; there’s an almost musical flow to the writing.” – Good News Liverpool “There was a true and warm naturality in the way (the actors) treated Salmon’s wonderful script. The dynamics of the script, the tension and expectation, and its fond, humorous depictions of family life, were perfectly handled by this skilled and richly talented cast.” – Liverpool ETC

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LUKE KEMPNER: HOUSE OF FACES Thursday 26 September 8:00pm Tickets: £18 Comedian and Impressionist Luke Kempner hosts an ultimate reality show where no one is off limits. Expect celebrities, politicians and even royalty going head to head in Luke’s hit show; House of Faces. As seen / heard on; Love Island (ITV2), Celebrity Big Brother (Channel 5), The Imitation Game (ITV), The Royal Variety Performance 2018 (ITV), The Week That Wasn’t (Sky One), Murder In Successville (BBC3) and The Now Show (Radio 4). “Gloriously funny” – Independent “Blummin genius” – Dawn French

STARS OF IRISH COUNTRY SHOW Saturday 28 September 7:30pm Tickets: £25 Now in its 3rd year of touring to sell-out crowds nationwide the hugely popular Stars of Irish Country Show returns for another night of toe-tapping and hand clapping Country Magic! This year’s line-up features 4 of Irelands top Stars Mick Flavin, Louise Morrisey, Stephen Smyth and Curtis Magee who between have notched up over 30 No.1 hit songs and have played to legions of fans all across the UK and Ireland through careers that span over 4 decades. One thing is for sure, if its Country Music you like then this is the show for you!

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THE MCDOUGALL’S SAFARI ADVENTURE Sunday 29 September 2:00pm Standard: £10, Family: £35 Get ready to GO WILD with The McDougalls in their brand new live show – Safari Adventure! Join Max, Auntie Aggie and Morag the Rabbit for some musical mayhem as they drive around on the look-out for colourful creatures and critters. From giraffes that laugh to monkeys going bananas – join the gang for a roaring musical adventure for all the family, packed with action songs, live music and audience participation. Come dressed as your favourite animal!

THE BEATLES: HORNSEY ROAD WITH MARK LEWISOHN Tuesday 1 October 7:30pm Tickets: £21 The surprises and delights of ABBEY ROAD, the Beatles’ final album – 50 years on To hail this anniversary, world’s leading Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn is touring a theatre show of illumination, intrigue, surprises, delights, humour, excitement and entertainment – a fast-moving and smart illustrated history of our forever national-heroes the Beatles, their brilliant album Abbey Road, an other major events of that extraordinary year 1969. Abbey Road wasn’t just one of so many glorious and triumphant chapters in the Beatles’ unparalleled time together, it was their best-selling and last piece of work. Audiences at Hornsey Road will be constantly grabbed by the sights and sounds that show how it all came together.

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THE FOOTBALL RAMBLE Thursday 3 October 8:00pm Tickets: £20 The Football Ramble are back! And they’re going global! Join the gang as they bring their chart-topping podcast to life in a multimedia extravaganza. Expect all your favourites from the show as they cast an eye over the best – and most ridiculous – moments from the footballing circus. It’s a football show, but not as you know it… Age 16+

MACK THE KNIFE: THE BOBBY DARIN STORY Friday 4 October 2019 7:30pm & 2:30pm mat Tickets: £20 A musical and biographical look at the life of Walden Robert Cassotto, better known as Bobby Darin. Born in East Harlem, New York in 1936 and from a background of hardship and serious illness, Bobby Darin battled to become one of the biggest stars of his era. The show is packed with all the Darin classic, backed by a live swinging band and Asa Murphy’s interpretation of what made Bobby Darin magic!

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SCOTTIE ROAD THE MUSICAL Sunday 6 October 8:00pm Tickets: £20

THE TAKE THAT EXPERIENCE Saturday 5 October 8:00pm Tickets: £20 As Take That celebrate over 25 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together as the ultimate tribute act with their best show yet and are returning to the Epstein after a smash-hit 2018 show. Wowing audiences everywhere they go with their amazing vocals, replica costumes and electrifying dance routines, they continue to successfully recreate the magic of Take That with the ‘Greatest Hits Tour 2018. The boys don’t just give you a night you’ll ‘Never Forget’… they give you The Take That Experience!

Following previous sell-out runs, Caz ‘n’ Britney are back after a five-year stint with their highly acclaimed show Scottie Road – The Musical. The hilarious, epic misadventure chronicles two pasty scoffing, pyjama wearing Scouse birds and their life-changing musical journey from Primark to prison. Scottie Road – The Musical is brought to life by Gillian Hardie and Keddy Sutton and produced in association with Bill Elms. This two-woman musical comedy will bring tears to your eyes and aches to your belly, this brand-new production will include stuff you’ve seen, stuff you haven’t seen, special guests and a little prezzie for audiences who come along in their rollers!

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R E G A L E N T E R T A I N M E N T S LT D P R E S E N T S

THE THIGH SLAPPIN COUNTRY MUSICAL

FROM THE PRODUCERS OF THE SALON AND RITA, SUE AND BOB TOO!

A brand new comedy by EMMA CULSHAW and DAVID PAUL Directed by SYLVIE GATRILL

ACHY BREAKY BRIDE Wednesday 9 October 2019 Saturday 19 October 2019 Various Tickets from £15

Grab your stetsons and put on your cowboy boots as they are made for walking down to The Epstein Theatre this October. You’ll have an Achy Breaky Heart if you miss it!

The producers that brought you The Salon and Rita, Sue and Bob Too! present this hilarious brand-new juke box country musical in its Liverpool premiere, written by Emma Culshaw and David Paul and directed by Sylvie Gatrill.

Featuring country classics… Crazy, Rhinestone Cowboy, Jolene, Rose Garden and of course, Achy Break Heart plus many more!

It’s never a dull day in Dolly’s Dream Dresses, Liverpool’s boutique Bridal shop run by A Boy Named Sue and his sister Jolene. Watch all the Crazy antics unfold as Sue and Jolene work nonstop from 9-5 to help these blushing brides-tobe prepare for their big days! Will they make it down the aisle without a hitch? Will they stand by their man proclaiming I Will Always Love You? Don’t count on it! This hilarious new musical comedy includes all your favourite classic country hits to sing along to.

“A hilariously funny, light-hearted entertaining show” – North West End ★★★★ “Have not laughed so much in a long time… The whole cast were excellent and really connected with the audience” – Fairy Powered Productions ★★★★ “A light-hearted play with great country music and a wonderful cast” – What Good To Do “You can’t go wrong with Achy Breaky Bride… Pure unadulterated fun” – The Reviews Hub /EPSTEINTHEATRE

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SEX AND THE SUBURBS’

STARRING RADIO CITY’S

BROOKSIDE AND BENIDORM’S

THE X FACTOR’S

OLIVIA LINDZI LEANNE PHILIP DAVID SLOYAN GERMAIN CAMPBELL OLIVIER HEATH WITH EMMA VAUDREY AND JENNA SIAN O’HARA

Featuring Country Classics CRAZY - RHINESTONE COWBOY - JOLENE ROSE GARDEN and of course ACHY BREAKY HEARTplus many more!


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ABSOLUTE OPERA IN ASSOCIATION WITH BILL ELMS PRESENTS

A golden-oldie afternoon sing-along spectacular.

Featuring songs from the biggest West End and Broadway musicals

MATINEE MUSICAL CLASSICS

MUSIC OF THE NIGHT

Sunday 20 October 2:00pm Standard: £18, Concession: £15

Sunday 20 October 7:30pm Standard: £22, Concession: £20

A fun golden oldie sing-along afternoon of hit songs from the golden age The Epstein Theatre introduce a very special afternoon performance of music and entertainment for all ages from grandkids and grandparents. Liverpool based Operatic and Classical Tenor Roy Locke presents his favourite all-time musical classic hits.

An evening of musical theatre featuring International acclaimed artist Roy Locke. Music Of The Night is a spectacular evening of the best loved West End and Broadway musicals including Les Misérables, West Side Story, The Lion King and of course The Phantom Of The Opera, this magical and enchanting evening is must-see entertainment for all musical lovers.

From iconic operatic masterpieces such as Nessun Dorma, to the timeless classics of the great Nat King Cole, to Dean Martin’s That’s Amore. Roy’s breath-taking voice will take you on an emotional, sentimental and uplifting journey through some of the greatest works of Western music.

Featuring and hosted by the critically acclaimed International Tenor Roy Locke, who has played The Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, Roy has also been cast in some of the most famous musical theatre roles of all time, and now brings his passion, his expertise and his unforgettable singing voice to the beautiful Epstein Theatre for one night only.

This five-star, out-of-your-seat, sing-along show is pure class entertainment not to be missed. Featuring live music and special guests.

Featuring live music and some very special guests. A free pre-performance talk SECRETS OF A PHANTOM will take place in the theatre bar at 6:15pm to ticket holders.


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FARMER MICHAEL & KATHLEEN: THE FULL IRISH Thursday 24 October - Friday 25 October 8:30pm Tickets: £24

BALLET THEATRE UK PRESENTS: THE WIZARD OF OZ Monday 21 October 7:00pm Standard: £17, Concession: £15 Join Ballet Theatre UK as we follow the yellow brick road and discover all the wonders of Oz. Enjoy Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion, (and yes Toto too) as they seek the Wonderful Wizard to find that there’s no place like home! The Wizard of Oz is a two act, full-length, ballet adaptation of the iconic tale by L. Frank Baum, told through the magic of classical dance. Set to a classical score which brings the story to life, this production is family friendly and is the perfect way to introduce children to the classical ballet.

After selling out venues all over Ireland & the UK, enjoy a culchie night out with Farmer Michael & his long suffering wife Kathleen as they discuss all well known world topics – from Donald Trump, to Caitlyn Jenner, Leo Varadkar to Lady GaGa, Everton FC, and a couple of their cover songs too. After only 3 years on the comedy scene, Stevo and Sinéad have gathered a following of over 400,000 people worldwide, and over 20 million views on some of their sketches. The King and Queen of farming satire may offend some but aren’t planning on quitting any time soon!

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BLOOD RUNS DEEP Tuesday 29 October Saturday 2 November Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 7:30pm, Thu (Halloween) 6pm & 9pm, Sat mat 2:30pm Tickets: Tue Previews - £15, Wed & Fri £18 & £20, Thu & Sat £20 & £22 Following its sell-out pilot production at the Unity Theatre in 2018, acclaimed new psychological thriller Blood Runs Deep will Premiere at the Epstein Theatre this Halloween. The gripping production from Break A Leg Productions in association with Bill Elms is guaranteed to have audiences on the edge of their seats. Single mother Karen Richards is on the run with her unsuspecting son, praying she can hide their chilling family secret and live a normal life. But when an unwelcome visitor arrives at her home, the truth catches up with her, resulting in terrifying consequences. When the truth surfaces, there is no escape! Starring actor and singer Antony Costa as Greg in the lead role. Also starring Emma Vaudrey as Karen, Brandon McCaffrey as Jake and Alice Merivale as Zoe. WHAT THE PRESS SAID… ★★★★ “Intense, thrilling and brilliantly performed” – North West End “Incredibly honest and brutally examined, Blood Runs Deep is a deep-seated gem.” 8.5/10 – Liverpool Sound and Vision “A thought provoking, emotive and thrilling production” – Ellipsis Magazine

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Break A Leg Productions in association with Bill Elms

WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES THERE IS NO ESCAPE! ★★★★ “INTENSE, THRILLING AND BRILLIANTLY PERFORMED” NORTH WEST END

8.5 / 10

“EMOTIVE AND THRILLING PRODUCTION” ELLIPSIS MAGAZINE

“INCREDIBLY HONEST AND BRUTALLY EXAMINED” LIVERPOOL SOUND AND VISION

STARRING

BLUE’S

ANTONY COSTA

EMMA VAUDREY

BRANDON MCCAFFREY

ALICE MERIVALE

A GRIPPING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER

*Images from previous production.

Written by Emma Culshaw and David Paul | Directed by Margaret Connell


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LOST VOICE GUY: I’M ONLY IN IT FOR THE PARKING Sunday 27 October 7:30pm Standard: £17, Concession: £15

AUSTENTATIOUS: THE IMPROVISED JANE AUSTEN NOVEL

Due to popular demand following a sell-out tour in spring 2019, Lee Ridley (aka Lost Voice Guy) – the first comedian ever to win Britain’s Got Talent – performs at the Epstein for the first time. The first stand-up comedian to use a communication aid, his cutting-edge material combines the political and personal with razor-sharp observations about disability and daily life. He may not be able to talk but he definitely has something to say – and his comedy will leave you speechless. With support from 2017 BGT semi finalist – Jonny Awsum. Age: 14+

Saturday 26 October 8:00pm Tickets: £18 Austentatious is an improvised comedy play starring a cast of the country’s quickest comic performers. Every single show the cast conjures up a brand new ‘lost’ Jane Austen novel based on nothing more than a title suggested by the audience. The show comes fresh from six sellout runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, a weekly residency in London’s West End and a BBC Radio 4 special to mark the bicentenary of Austen’s death. Now their show will be appearing at two dozen theatres across the country to entertain and astonish audiences in equal measure.

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JASON BYRNE: WRECKED BUT READY Thursday 7 November 8:00pm Tickets: £20.50 Phil McIntyre Entertainments Ltd by arrangement with Lisa Thomas Management Presents Jason Byrne: Wrecked But Ready. After 23 consecutive years Jason is wrecked but he is as ever ready (which is a battery, but he’s more Duracell than Eveready). In particular the past year has been extremely testing for the wrecked Jason, but despite all this is he’s waiting to spill it out on stage. No one show is the same, expect all the usual spontaneous fun, come along and witness “The outright King of live comedy” - The Times

JOHN ROBINS: HOT SHAME Friday 8 November 7:30pm Tickets: £18.50 Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, Digital DJ, Internet-Based Quiz Show Host, yells into a well. Robins returns with his first new show since the sell-out smash ‘The Darkness Of Robins’. Soul-bearing, self-lacerating, piping hot shame. “He fills the room with complicated joy” – The Guardian “One of the most naturally gifted comedians I’ve seen” – Telegraph “An hour in his charming, generous and honest company is so effortlessly entertaining” – Chortle “Comedy’s best kept secret, I urge you to see this show” – Skinny “A broken heart in a jesters cap” – The Guardian

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EPSTEIN ENTERTAINMENTS LTD PRESENTS

Starring EMMERDALE’S

SAMMY WINWARD as Cinderella

Directed by Jane Joseph Choreography by Nazene Langfield • Musical Supervisor Callum Clarke


The Hilarious

Shameless’

as Buttons

as Dandini

Benidorm’s

LEWIS WARREN CRISSY DEVINE DONNELLY ROCK

Brookside’s

as The Ugly Sisters

CINDERELLA Friday 6 December Sunday 5 January Start times vary Tickets: From £11 Audiences are guaranteed to have a ball this Christmas as Epstein Entertainments bring the enchanting tale of Cinderella to the stage from Fri 6 Dec ’19 – Sun 5 Jan ‘20. Their debut Christmas panto at The Epstein Theatre promises to be a festive extravaganza with enchanted pumpkins, glass slippers, a sparkling fairy-tale carriage and a Fairy Godmother to make all your dreams come true.

The Dashing

The Wonderful

as Prince Charming

as Fairy Godmother

SARAH ANDREW SAMANTHA PA LIN WHITE GEATER

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Sat 7 Dec

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Sun 8 Dec

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5.30pm S ♦

Mon 9 Dec

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The greatest rags to riches panto of them all, Cinderella tells the story of a beautiful girl who is reduced to a life of servitude by her two ugly step-sisters. That is all set to change when an invitation to a grand ball at the palace arrives.

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With a bit of magic and some help from her friend Buttons, Cinderella is transformed in to the belle of the ball. But what will happen at the stroke of midnight?

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Emmerdale’s Sammy Winward leads the cast in the title role of Cinderella whilst award-winning actor and comedian, Benidorm’s Crissy Rock; and Brookside’s Sarah White double up as the Ugly Sisters.

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WILDERLAND FILM FESTIVAL Monday 11 November 7:30pm Standard: £15.50, Concession: £13.50

OLIVER! Saturday 9 November Sunday 10 November Sat at 7:30pm and Sun at 1pm and 5:30pm Standard: £18, Consession: £16

Wilderland is a brand new film festival bringing important, breathtaking stories from the natural world to the big screen, made by independent filmmakers from around the globe. These ground-breaking short films will offer audiences unparalleled insight into some of the world’s most incredible wildlife, from snow leopards to orangutans to humpback whales.

The regions’ leading youth theatre company bring Charles Dickens’ beloved novel to life on The Epstein Theatre stage this November. Oliver The Musical takes audiences on a wild adventure through Victorian England as young orphan Oliver Twist navigates the London’s underworld of theft and violence, searching for a home, a family, and – most importantly – for love. With spirited, timeless songs, such as As Long As He Needs Me, Food, Glorious Food, I’d Do Anything, and Oom Pah Pah, Oliver is a musical classic and is guaranteed to leave you wanting more!

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THE GOLDHAWKS PRESENT TOMMY THE ALBUM: LIVE Wednesday 13 November 7:30pm Tickets: £23 The Who’s iconic masterpiece is performed masterfully by the fabulous, 8-piece band, The Goldhawks. With all of the emotions, tension and raw power that the music demands it is an amazing replication of The Who’s sound backed with exciting, and sometimes heart-wrenching, extra large screen projection of archival footage. To send you home on an even bigger high there are a few all-time classic Who hits to close the show!

SIMPLY RERED Thursday 14 November 7:30pm Tickets: £21 With more than thirty Top 40 singles and several of the best-selling albums of the last four decades to choose from, this world class seven-piece band recreates every slick groove and perfect melody from Mick Hucknall’s remarkable global career in an unparalleled display of authenticity and style, guaranteed to keep the audience singing and dancing all night. ‘Money’s Too Tight To Mention’, ‘Stars’, ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’, ‘Fairground’, ‘Something Got Me Started’ and many more!


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DEAR ZOO LIVE! Friday 15 November Sunday 17 November Fri at 4pm, Sat & Sun at 11am & 2pm Standard: £14, Family: £50 After a successful debut tour, Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage in 2019! Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982. And has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide. This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction. Join us to see what the zoo has sent: the perfect pet– in the end! #DearZooLive

MIKE PETERS PRESENTS THE ALARM Tuesday 19 November 7:30pm Tickets: £23.50 The Alarm lead singer and songwriter Mike Peters, will present The Alarm – Hurricane of Change 30th Anniversary Acoustic Tour throughout the UK this coming October / November. The tour will honour The Alarm’s late 1980’s trilogy of iconic album’s ‘Eye Of The Hurricane’, ‘Electric Folklore’ and ‘Change’, and will feature intimate acoustic readings of some of The Alarm’s most famous songs such as Rain In The Summertime, Sold Me Down The River and A New South Wales, alongside a host of Alarm standards as captured on the 1988 live album ‘Electric Folklore’.

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GIRL POWER: THE SPICE GIRLS EXPERIENCE Thursday 21 November 7:30pm Tickets: £25 The era of the Nineties was defined by the rise of grunge, the rave scene and hip hop; yet there was one movement that rose above them all and left its legacy on the Nineties, moulding a way of life for generations to come and no-one embodied that more than the Spice Girls​.

DR FEELGOOD Wednesday 20 November 8:00pm Tickets: £22 Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s, Dr. Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world and return to the Epstein. The raw and uncompromising style of their performance resulted in the album Stupidity that immediately went to the number one position in the U.K. charts. Dr. Feelgood have also enjoyed global success with a string of hit singles including Milk and Alcohol, Roxette, Back in the Night, Down at the Doctors, She Does it Right, Going Back Home and See You Later Alligator – which gave the group their first gold record.

Celebrating two decades of hits, unprecedented merchandising, record-breaking achievements, iconic symbolism and wowing audiences all over the world. Girl Power – The Spice Girls Experience continues the legacy of British pop sensations, the Spice Girls.

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THE TOTALLY FOOTBALL SHOW: LIVE WITH JAMES RICHARDSON Monday 25 November 8:00pm Tickets: £21 The Totally Football Show heads to Liverpool’s historic Epstein Theatre on Monday 25 March for a season defining night of puns and punditry. Join James Richardson, Producer Ben and special guests from the Totally pod squad as they check in on the title race, ask what’s going on in the blue half of Merseyside, and discuss all the other happenings in the Premier League, the Champions League and beyond. It’s sure to be spectacular, and it might even be boss.

THE SCUMMY MUMMIES SHOW Tuesday 26 November 8:00pm Tickets: £18 Join comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn as they celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA. Expect stand-up, sketches, songs, and some very scummy stories. Guaranteed to make parents laugh and non-parents happy about their life choices. Based on the hit Scummy Mummies podcast and best-selling book. As seen in The Sunday Times and heard on Radio 4. “Likeably straight-talking” – The Telegraph “Very funny” – The Guardian

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T.REXTASY FT. STRING QUARTET Wednesday 27 November 8:00pm Tickets: £24.50 The music of Marc Bolan and T.Rex as never seen, or heard before! T.Rextasy have created a very special totally acoustic interpretation of T.Rex accompanied by a string quartet. This intimate evening featuring a range of classic Bolan songs and audience Q&As will undoubtedly be a unique experience that shouldn’t be missed. T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 25 years. The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management.

CROONERS Thursday 28 November 8:00pm Tickets: £23.50 Crooners follows the story of three very British gentlemen who exhume the characteristics of a crooner; suave, self-assured, stylish, as they defend the role of a crooner in our modern world. By the very same nature, it is not always obvious that these characteristics are adopted quite so well by the quintessentially British. Cue a splendiferous injection of British comedy. Tongue firmly in cheek. And an Outrageous injection of Big Band Swing. This rip roaring comedy musical has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show full of satirical energy, hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers.

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Are you interested in creating original theatre about issues that matter most to you? Epstein Youth Theatre, facilitated and directed by Kitchen Sink Live, gives a voice and a platform for young people to share their views on things that affect their lives and the lives of others worldwide. When and Where?

Membership Fees

EYT 14-19: Mondays 6-8pm EYT 10-13: Saturdays 10am-12pm

Termly: £45.00 (1 free session if paid in advance) Monthly: £50.00 (2 x £25.00) Weekly: £50.00 (10 x £5.00)

Both take place at the Epstein Theatre or a pre-arranged alternative space when necessary. Book your place on one of our FREE taster sessions ahead of the Autumn Term. Monday 9th September // Saturday 14th September

Contact Please email rachael@epsteinliverpool.co.uk for any information or to book your place on the taster sessions. Instagram: @epsteinyouththeatre // @kitchensink_live /EPSTEINTHEATRE

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TURIN BRAKES ACOUSTIC Thursday 16 January 7:30pm Tickets: £23.50 The estimable London 4-piece Turin Brakes are delighted to announce a UK Acoustic Tour starting Autumn 2019. The band – founder members and former primary school friends Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian, along with longtime bandmates Rob Allum and Eddie Myer – are one the finest indie bands of the last two decades. This is a chance to see the band in their first full stripped back acoustic tour since way back in 2002. They will be playing a range of songs spanning their 20 year career – which includes seven top 40 singles and 6 top 40 albums with sales over a million worldwide.

SOUL TRAIN Friday 17 January 7:30pm Tickets: £21 SOUL TRAIN will soon steam into Liverpool and onboard will be a fine feast of soulful gems. Harking back to the wonderful days when the dance floor as king, the show features a fun presentation of 60s and 70s soul classics. From the early days of Tamla Motown, Stax and Atlantic records though to the disco years and beyond (dig out those flairs!) Featured in a feel good production are classic hit songs by – Stevie Wonder, Isley Brothers, Supremes, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, Candi Staton, Whitney Houston and many more great artists that still keep us singing and dancing. Wonderful memories and always a fun night out! For further details on how to get on board visit www.soultrain.org.uk


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CLINTON BAPTISTE IN THE PARANORMALIST RETURNS Thursday 23 January 7:30pm Tickets: £19

CARPENTERS GOLD Saturday 18 January 7:30pm Tickets: £24.50 Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening featuring the musical brilliance of Richard and Karen Carpenter. From Close to You, all of their chart-topping hits feature including Top of the World, We’ve Only Just Begun, Goodbye to Love, Please Mr Postman, For All We Know and Only Yesterday. All superbly performed live in concert, just as they would have been by The Carpenters back in the day at the Talk of the Town, London Palladium or some of their International tours including Japan. Carpenters Gold is heading your way – it’s Yesterday Once More.

The world- renowned clairvoyant, medium and psychic is back! Join paranormal sensation Clinton Baptiste as he takes you on a hilarious yet touching journey through his life, out the other side and beyond the Celestial Curtains. Clinton Baptiste is the hapless clairvoyant, medium and psychic from Peter Kay’s smash hit Channel 4 show Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights. Now, some eighteen years after the show aired, he returns to conjure up his extraordinary powers for a new generation. Clinton will give readings to the audience, offering advice from beyond the grave. He will predict your future, tell you about your past and all manner of spooky stuff an’ that.

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DESPERADO: HISTORY OF THE EAGLES Saturday 25 January 7:30pm Tickets: £21 Desperado, now in their 12th year present the musical highlights of this landmark release in a two hour plus journey through your favourite Eagles songs from their first beginnings to their final album. Desperado show their respect for this timeless music with their usual renowned authenticity and accuracy that have become their hallmark. The band pride themselves on their authentic vocal sound, first class musicianship, and highly entertaining show. From the corner in Wilmslow Arizona to the Long Road out of Eden, as more than one fan has said “If you close your eyes you will believe the Eagles themselves are on stage”.

WE THREE KINGS OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL Sunday 26 January 7:30pm Standard: £20, Concessions: £19 Marc Robinson will celebrate the Music of Buddy Holly, with his Stratocaster Guitar, authentic attire and horned rimmed glasses you will hear all the hits from Heartbeat, Peggy Sue and True Love Ways. Darren Page an exciting talent with vocals that are second to none in his portrayal of Roy Orbison. A true likeness and range that will match the man himself, Songs will include, I Drove All Night, In Dreams, and Pretty Woman. Paul Molloy will celebrate the music of the true King of Rock n Roll ELVIS! Don’t be Cruel, Teddy Bear, Shake Rattle & Roll, an evening not to be missed an evening that will take you away from the January blues!costumes and a spectacular light show, to bring you the very best show in town!

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WE LOVE LITTLE MIX Saturday 1 February 6pm Tickets: £16.50 If you love Little Mix, you are going to just L.O.V.E this show! Featuring four fantastic singers and dancers who really capture the look, the sound, and all the dance moves of one of the UK’s best loved Girl-Bands. We Love Little Mix features all-live vocals, breath-taking costumes and an impressive light and video show. This non-stop, highenergy show is packed with all your favourite Little Mix songs including DNA, Wings, Salute, Black Magic, Love Me Like You, Secret Love Song, Shout to my Ex, No More Sad songs, and many more.

RIOT ACT Wednesday 5 February 7:30pm Standard: £12, Concessions: £10 Following a successful 2019 UK Tour, critically acclaimed ‘Riot Act’ is back for LGBT History Month. Created and performed by Alexis Gregory and directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair this one man verbatim exploration of LGBTQ+ identity is both hard-hitting and heart-warming. Assembled from interviews with a survivor of the Stonewall Riots, a radical drag queen and an AIDS activist, Riot Act is a journey through six decades of queer history, told by those who helped to shape it. It promises to be a riot!

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MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA: A CELEBRATION OF GLADYS KNIGHT Saturday 8 February 7:30pm Tickets: £24.50

A FOREIGNERS JOURNEY Friday 7 February 7:30pm Tickets: £17 Well known all over the World, Foreigner and Journey are giants of the genre best known as Adult Orientated Rock and have been huge draws as live acts since forming in the 1970’s. The two bands have achieved massive commercial and critical success and both sold in excess of 80 million albums, their supreme musical quality meaning that they’ve never been victims of trends or passing fashions. Sadly, for those in the UK, their shows over here have been few and far between… Thankfully the next best thing is here A Foreigners Journey, returning to the Epstein after a smash-hit 2019 show!

Born in Georgia in 1944, the legendary Gladys Knight began singing with her siblings at age 8, calling themselves The Pips. The group opened for many R&B legends in the 1950s before heading to Motown. There started the legend that became Gladys Knight & The Pips. Capturing the essence of the Multi Award Winning Ms Gladys Knight, Hayley Ria Christian portrays her, capturing the true magic that Gladys Knight provides on stage. Featuring the hit songs like ‘Baby Don’t Change Your Mind’, ‘Help Me Make It Through the Night’, ‘Try to Remember / The Way We Were’, ‘Part Time Love’, ‘Licence To Kill’ and her signature tune ‘Midnight Train To Georgia’.


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SOMETHING ABOUT SIMON: THE PAUL SIMON STORY Saturday 22 February 7:30pm Tickets: £20

SAM AVERY: TODDLERGEDDON

Paul Simon is a name that has cemented itself into the “hearts and bones” of audiences all over the world. As an artist, his name has become synonymous, not only with music, but with cultural history. In this brand-new show, singer- songwriter Gary Edward Jones not only recites the music of one of his idols, but also tells the unique story of Paul Simon combining visuals, stage design and, of course… the music. For around ninety minutes, allow Gary Edward Jones to take you back to those days and tell you Something About Simon.

Sunday 16 February 8:00pm Tickets: £19 The time is 4.17pm. No-one is dressed yet. Civilisation has collapsed. Law and order has broken down. The kids are high on sugar. The adults have lost control. Every conversation is an argument. The coffee has run out. A child scribbles on the wall. Someone spills a drink. Everyone is shouting. This is Toddlergeddon. Join award-winning comedian and bestselling author Sam Avery (AKA The Learner Parent) for an evening of hilarious stand up, brand new for 2020. How do you raise a toddler with more attitude than Kanye West? Can you negotiate effectively with a pre-schooler who knows you’re clueless? And will any of us survive Toddlergeddon?

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ARDAL O’HANLON: THE SHOWING OFF MUST GO ON Wednesday 26 February 8pm Tickets: Standard £23, Concession £21 On sale date: 26 Sep Where Ardal comes from there is nothing worse than showing off. Yet he is a professional ‘show-off’. Why does he do it?

THE JERSEY BEATS: OH WHAT A NITE! Tuesday 25 February 7:30pm Standard: £23, Concession: £21 Viva Blackpool presents ‘The Jerseys Beats’ as we celebrate the music of one of the greatest groups of all time – the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. It’s an evening of great music, fun and more – featuring our amazing vocalists, your host Leye D Johns and our beautiful dancers – the Viva Showgirls, don’t miss out on this incredible night with & The Jersey Beats! Now in its 5th year at Viva Blackpool and reimagined for 2018, Oh What A Nite! captures the essence of the west end show Jersey Boys, like never before!

In an age of raging populism, identity politics, the end of truth, the collapsing middle ground and peak avocado, and terrified of being on the wrong side of history and desperate to prove that his gender, race, age and class don’t necessarily define him as a person, Ardal is forced to saddle his high horse again and ride fearlessly into the culture wars (with a white hankie in his pocket, just in case), comedy as ever being the best emergency response mechanism to extreme events there is.

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HEALTH & SAFETY Friday 28 February Saturday 29 February 7.30pm & 2:30pm Sat mat Tickets: £18 When the country’s top Health and Safety officers gather for their Annual National Conference what could possibly go wrong?... Absolutely everything! From the pen of David Spicer (Stop!…The Play, Raising Martha, Superheroes) disaster abounds in the World Premiere of this hysterically rude and wonderfully un-politically correct comedy about the people on a mission to stop us climbing trees, playing conkers or putting our poodles in the microwave. Warning: This play Definitely Contains Nuts. So come along and Please Enjoy Irresponsibly!

RAPUNZEL Sunday 1 March 2:00pm Standard: £14, Family: £48, Groups 10+: £12.50 Let your hair down and get tangled in a brand-new musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Rapunzel! Immersion Theatre proudly presents a witty, tongue-in-cheek retelling of the family favourite complete with a laugh out loud script, a host of catchy songs, heaps of audience interaction, and an exciting array of magical characters which include a wickedly boo-able witch, a clumsy Prince, and a feisty Princess with the longest hair you’re ever likely to come across! With magic and mayhem throughout and a chance to meet the characters after the show, this is one hair-raising adventure the family won’t want to miss! /EPSTEINTHEATRE

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PULSE RECORDS LTD in association with BILL ELMS presents

MARK MORAGHAN

SIAN REEVES

PARRY GLASSPOOL

LUCY DIXON

ERIC POTTS

LYNN FRANCIS

DANNY O’BRIEN

ROY CARRUTHERS

CHLOE McDONALD

HELEN FORRESTER’S

BY THE WATERS OF LIVERPOOL ‘A big sweeping story with real emotion!’ The Stage

‘A wonderful play’ Lucy Meacock / Granada TV

‘Outstanding!’

Pete Price / Broadcaster

Adapted by ROB FENNAH Directed by GARETH TUDOR PRICE

JUST ANNOUNCED! Authorised by the Helen Forrester estate

MON 4 - SAT 9 MAY 2020

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COMING SOON 5 Mar 2020

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