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Providing a multi-functional space adaptable to the requirements of a variety of events from small meetings and seminars to sit-down awards dinners for up to 300 and superb facilities for exhibitions, larger conferences up to 814, fairs and trade shows.
With a dedicated entrance, bar area and stunning panoramic views over the Mersey Estuary, the Blue Lounge offers a range of room combinations to create maximum flexibility for any event or special occasion. All this is combined with superb in-house bar and catering facilities.
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Contact our Wedding Co-ordinator 0151 606 2983 jamescamden@wirral.gov.uk “From the moment I first enquired about holding the event at the Floral Pavilion I have had fantastic support. Brilliant venue, excellent food, service and assistance.” Deborah Veevers, DWP “A HUGE thank you!! The venue was just amazing and our guests are still complimenting us on the food.” Amanda & Andy
Following a wonderful summer which saw our busiest July since we reopened, we look forward to a brilliant new season. We hope you’ve enjoyed plays such as Rising Damp and April in Paris, on our stages. Next season, we are delighted (and also slightly scared) to be presenting the spine-tingling CLASSIC GHOSTS, a double-bill of The Signalman by Charles Dickens and M.R. James’s Oh Whistle, And I’ll Come To You, My Lad (see pages 6 - 7). Last February, Peter Pan on Ice wowed audiences and critics alike with magical storytelling, breathtaking ice dance and jaw-dropping aerial acrobatics, not to mention the Floral stage turning into an ice-rink for the first time. We now can’t wait for next April when The Russian Ice Stars return to our stage for a real Easter treat with BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ON ICE (see pages 8 - 9). In mid-April, we present the Wirral Première of Helen Forrester’s TWOPENCE TO CROSS THE MERSEY in the new format of a straight stage play. Star casting is to be announced in this much-loved story of a young girl during the 1930s Depression (see pages 10 - 11). Our new season is bursting with marvellous shows for children, starting with homegrown local productions of CINDERELLA and THE LITTLE MERMAID, then adventure heroes abound in a new OCTONAUTS: DEEP SEA VOLCANO ADVENTURE. February Half Term features THE BASIL BRUSH SHOW - boom! boom! and JURASSIC ADVENTURES (contains mild peril and HUGE DINOSAURS). But the fun doesn’t stop there, as just after Easter, the world’s smallest superhero, TREE FU TOM, comes to our theatre on his first nationwide tour. At the end of April we see the return of more little people in BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM. In your new guide you will also find the return of some of your favourite shows together with a few exciting new touring productions. Turn the page now to see our whole season listings At A Glance. We hope to see you soon at the Floral. Best wishes, The Floral Pavilion Team
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nOVEMBER 1st NEARLY DAN 2nd FOSTER AND ALLEN
10th to 12th SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL 20th FASCINATING AIDA CHARM OFFENSIVE
2nd F:RATED COMEDY
24th VIENNESE STRAUSS CHRISTMAS GALA
3rd SHANE FILAN: YOU AND ME TOUR
25th FATHER CHRISTMAS NEEDS A WEE!
6th DONNA ROBINSON
26th THE NUTCRACKER
8th SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA: THE MUSIC OF JAMES BOND
27th to 30th THE HOLLY and THE IVY
DECEMBER
11th DEC to 4th JAN SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
7th KEN DODD 8th STRICTLY TEA DANCE: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 10th TOM SPENCE 11th to 12th HO HO OH! WHAT A LOVELY CHRISTMAS 13th to 20th CHRISTMAS PARTIES
JANUARY 8th to 11th CHRYSANTHS: CINDERELLA 16th to 17th STARLIGHT YOUTH THEATRE: THE LITTLE MERMAID 18th THE STARS FROM THE COMMITMENTS
30th MAGICAL MOZART BY CANDLELIGHT
21st to 25th FAULTY TOWERS: THE DINING EXPERIENCE
31st ALL STAR WRESTLING
23rd THE TAKE THAT EXPERIENCE
31st MICHAEL PORTILLO: LIFE A GAME OF TWO HALVES
5th to 30th INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL OF GREAT BRITAIN (see page 4)
FEBRUARY
18th THE BASIL BRUSH SHOW
24th to 28th CLASSIC GHOSTS
7th LIVERPOOL MOZART ORCHESTRA
20th LET’S HANG ON
27th GERMAINE GREER: THE DISAPPEARING WOMAN
21st MOTHERSHIP
7th to 8th OCTONAUTS
22nd JURASSIC ADVENTURES
10th CURTIS STIGERS 12th to 13th THE WINTER’S TALE 15th F:RATED COMEDY 15th A CELTIC TALE / MUSICAL MELODIES
MARCH
12th RICK WAKEMAN: YET ANOTHER EVENING WITH...
1st RAF REGIMENT BAND
13th THE PLATTERS
3rd THE DUBLIN LEGENDS
13th MURDER ONE NIGHT
5th SEX IN SUBURBIA
14th JOE MCELDERRY: THE EVOLUTION TOUR
6th THE MANFREDS
15th NOTES FOR NOTES
7th THE ELVIS YEARS
17th NATHAN CARTER
8th BACK TO BROADWAY 8th THE WIRRAL WEDDING SHOW
21st LIVERPOOL MOZART ORCHESTRA
APRIL
11th SOUL LEGENDS
1st to 5th THE RUSSIAN ICE STARS: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ON ICE
14th WE’LL MEET AGAIN
1st MACBETH 9th TREE FU TOM 10th PASHA KOVALEV: LIFE THROUGH DANCE
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17th ESSENCE OF IRELAND 17th CURVED AIR 18th HALFWAY TO PARADISE THE BILLY FURY STORY
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22nd FOCUS 22nd SPOTLIGHT ON YOUTH 23rd to 25th THE BUSINESS OF MURDER 26th THAT’LL BE THE DAY 27th SIRKIS/ BIALAS INTERNATIONAL QUARTET
19th to 23rd TWOPENCE TO CROSS THE MERSEY: THE STAGE PLAY 25th to 26th BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM 30th THE KILKENNYS
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FRI 7th NOV 7:30pm
FRI 7th NOV 8:00pm
THU 13th NOV 7:30pm
SAT 8th NOV 7:30pm
FRI 14th NOV 8:00pm
TUE 11th NOV 8:00pm
JOAN ARMATRADING SOLD OUT ME, MYSELF AND I TOUR JOE BROWN
CHINA CRISIS
SAT 15th NOV 7:30pm (Pre-concert talk 6:45pm)
LIVERPOOL MOZART ORCHESTRA FEATURING CRAIG OGDEN SUN 16th NOV 8:00pm
GO WEST PLUS SUPPORT TUE 18th NOV 7:30pm
PAUL CARRACK RAIN OR SHINE TOUR WED 19th NOV 7:30pm
RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC FRI 21st NOV 7:30pm
BRENDAN McCORMACK SERIES ROBIN NOLAN TRIO RAUL MIDÓN
BRENDAN McCORMACK SERIES MODJANGO WED 12th NOV 7:30pm
PERRI & NEIL PRESENTS THE BLUE PROJECT THU 13th NOV 8:00pm
KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN SUN 16th NOV 7:30pm
PHIL CHISNALL & BAND THU 20th NOV 8:00pm
PERE UBU
ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW & THE LOW RIDERS
FRI 21st NOV 7:30pm
SAT 22nd NOV 7:30pm
SUN 23rd NOV 8:00pm
GARY MURPHY’S ALL NEW GUITAR LEGENDS SUN 23rd NOV 7:30pm
DEAF SCHOOL PLUS SUPPORT
WOODY MANN
THE RICK VITO BAND SUN 30th NOV 8:00pm
MARTIN SIMPSON
THE QUEENS ROYAL CONCERT SUITE BRENDAN McCORMACK SERIES THU 6th NOV 7:30pm
LIVERPOOL GUITAR SOCIETY & CHESTER GUITAR CIRCLE
FRI 7th NOV 7:30pm
ALISON SMITH
SAT 8th NOV 7:30pm
ESMOND SELWYN
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THU 11th DEC 2014 to SUN 4th JAN 2015
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TICKETS FROM £13.00 (Prices includes £1.00 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.)
“EXPECT TO BE SHOCKED IN YOUR SEAT AND TO FEEL YOUR SPINE TINGLE” Gloucestershire Echo
TUE 24th to SAT 28th FEB 7:30pm | WED & SAT MAT 2:30pm
£23.00 | £21.00 conc | £17.00 special wed mat price
THE SIGNALMAN
BY CHARLES DICKENS Set in 1880, this is Dickens’ exquisitely unnerving tale of a tormented signalman who is haunted by visions of impending disaster on his isolated stretch of line. Can a well meaning traveller, who chances upon the lonely signal box while out walking, calm the man’s fears before he spirals into self destruction?
“Expertly executed... genuinely unnerving and skilfully conveyed” Daily Post
OH, WHISTLE, AND I’LL COME TO YOU, MY LAD
BY M.R. JAMES M.R. James was a master teller of the creepy ghost story. This is the story of Professor Parkins, a Cambridge academic on an out-ofseason holiday at a bleak English east coast hotel in 1907. At an old graveyard near a deserted beach he finds an old bone whistle. On cleaning it, he discovers the inscription: Quis est iste qui venit (“Who is this who is coming?”). Blowing the whistle he awakens a disturbing supernatural force. A terrifying ordeal follows and though his scepticism tries to dismiss his unearthly encounters, his eyes and ears cannot...
“Perfect performances... impressively scary...” Get West London JACK SHEPHERD
TERRENCE HARDIMAN
DICKEN ASHWORTH
Both productions star award-winning veteran actor Jack Shepherd, who has a long and distinguished career in film, television and on stage. His awards include a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award, a Plays and Players London Critics’ Award, and a Time Out Award. He is probably best known for his portrayal of Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe in the television series Wycliffe. He is joined by Terrence Hardiman (The Demon Headmaster /Cadfael), Dicken Ashworth (Coronation Street / Emmerdale) and a full supporting cast. All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
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WED to SAT 7:00pm | GOOD FRI, EASTER SAT & EASTER SUN 2:00pm £22.50 | £20.50 conc | £15.00 child | £70.00 family ticket Romance, tragedy, drama and magic as Beauty Belle falls in love with the Beast and breaks the spell on the cursed Prince... Following 2014’s phenomenal Peter Pan On Ice, The Russian Ice Stars return to the Floral Pavilion to deliver another dazzling interpretation of an enchanting story. Heart stopping and jaw dropping, the highspeed combination of extraordinary skating
beautifully staged and breath-taking aerial acrobatics, will leave you mesmerised. Loved by all ages, Beauty and the Beast on Ice is a real treat for the whole family and a must see for lovers of good music, ice dance, magical storytelling and spectacular feats. www.russianicestars.com
‘a real piece of storytelling with a delightful difference. Forget Dancing on Ice this is pure art on ice... simply breathtaking’ 9/10 Peter Grant, WIRRAL GLOBE
All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
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“The feeling of the show is very accurate; the writers have a real understanding of life” HELEN FORRESTER
SUN 19th to THU 23rd APR SUN 6:00pm | MON to THU 7:30pm | WED MAT 2:30pm £23.50 | £16.00 special matinee price The producers that brought you the recordbreaking musical are delighted to announce the return of Helen Forrester’s Twopence To Cross The Mersey in a new format of a straight stage play. Based on Forrester’s best-selling memoir, Twopence will cross the Mersey for the first time when it visits Wirral’s Floral Pavilion Theatre. This much-loved account tells the true story of a young girl and her formerly wealthy family as they are suddenly thrown into poverty during the Great Depression of the 1930’s.
Leaving behind the nannies, servants and comfortable middle-class life in the South West of England, they uproot their shattered lives and choose Liverpool as the city to restart and rebuild their dreams and fortune. Unbeknown to them however, they are in for a terrible shock. Loved by many, see Helen’s dramatic, moving and heart-warming tale come to life as she and her family are forced to survive in the slums amongst the streetwise working class. A full all-star cast to be announced soon.
All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
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SAT 1st NOV 8:00pm £17.00 | £18.00 on the door
FOSTER AND ALLEN IN CONCERT SUN 2nd NOV 7:30pm £19.50 | £17.50 conc
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SUN 2nd NOV 8:00pm All tickets £11.00 Show & 2 course meal £23.00 (served 6:30pm in Blue Lounge)
SHANE FILAN: YOU AND ME TOUR SUPPORTED BY BEN MONTAGUE MON 3rd NOV 7:30pm All tickets £33.50 Meet and greet packages available
DONNA ROBINSON.TV THU 6th NOV 7:30pm £16.00 | £14.00 conc
THE MUSIC OF JAMES BOND WITH CHRIS DEAN’S
SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA SAT 8th NOV 7:30pm £20.00 | £18.00 conc
FASCINATING AIDA: CHARM OFFENSIVE THU 20th NOV 7:30pm All tickets £20.50
S T I L L TO C O M E T H I S S E A S O N . . . All prices include a £1 per ticket fee except for SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL.
NOVEMBER
THE SPIRIT AND SOUND OF STEELY DAN NEARLY DAN IN CONCERT
MON 10th to WED 12th NOV 7:00pm £8.75 | £6.75 conc The Shakespeare Schools Festival works with over 1000 secondary, primary and special schools all over the UK, making it possible for them to stage abridged Shakespeare productions in their local professional theatre. Each night, four schools will perform four different Shakespeare plays. Come and celebrate the achievements of local schools in a wonderful evening of entertainment. Details of participating schools can be obtained from the Box Office. Appropriate for all ages.
MON 24th NOV 7:30pm £20.00 | £18.00 conc Presented by Mark Langley A vintage Champagne of sparkling Strauss waltzes, Christmas music and songs from Vienna.
CHRISTMAS AT THE FLORAL
VIENNESE STRAUSS CHRISTMAS GALA
The programme includes carol singing with all the audience and your favourite Christmas music: White Christmas, Jingle Bells, Silent Night, and many more. With guests from Opera North, Jeremy Peaker (Baritone), Andrew Forbes Lane or Arwel Price (Tenors).
Doors open 7:00pm Dinner 7:30pm All Tickets £33.00 Celebrate the festive season in style with a delicious 3-course meal followed by a live stage show and dancing. SAT 13th DEC SOLD OUT
MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE THU 27th to SUN 30th NOV 7:30pm MAT on 28th, 29th & 30th NOV 2:30pm £23.00 | £21.00 conc FRI MAT special £17.00 With Stuart McGugan, Tom Roberts, Dean Smith, Sally Sanders, Alan Leith, Rachel Waters and Hildegard Neil. Christmas Eve 1947. In a Norfolk vicarage, peace and goodwill radiate as the vicar’s family gather for the festive season. But soon old skeletons rise to the surface.
SUN 14th DEC
BOOTLEG BEE GEES TUE 16th DEC SOLD OUT
ABBA FOREVER THU 18th DEC
ULTIMATE DIRTY DANCING FRI 19th DEC
WANNABE SAT 20th DEC SOLD OUT
TAKE ON TAKE THAT
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FATHER CHRISTMAS NEEDS A WEE! TUE 25th NOV 2:00pm £13.00 | £11.00 conc | £44.00 family
RUSSIAN STATE BALLET AND OPERA HOUSE PRESENT
THE NUTCRACKER
WED 26th NOV 7:30pm £29.50 | £27.50 conc Performed with a large live orchestra.
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STRICTLY TEA DANCE: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL MON 8th DEC 1:00pm £7 | £8 on the day Includes a glass of mulled wine and mince pie.
TOM SPENCE AT CHRISTMAS
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HO HO “OH! WHAT A LOVELY CHRISTMAS” A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA THU 11th to FRI 12th DEC 7:30pm £11.00* unreserved seating | £13.00 cabaret
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SUN 7th DEC 7:00pm All tickets £22.00
S T I L L TO C O M E T H I S S E A S O N . . .
CHRISTMAS AT THE FLORAL
TALEGATE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
THE LITTLE MERMAID
CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRISTMAS PANTO PRESENTS
CINDERELLA
THU 8th to SUN 11th JAN THU to SAT 7:15pm SAT & SUN 2:00pm £10.95 | £7.95 conc Groups of 50 discount available Wirral’s ever popular pantomime group return to the Floral Pavilion with family favourite Cinderella! The Chrysanths’ shows are always full of comedy, great music and lots of local talent. Join Cinders and the Ugliest Sisters you’ll ever see as they fight it out to win the heart of Prince Charming. Come along, you’ll have a ball.
SUN 18th JAN 7:30pm £21.00 | £19.00 conc With Dublin’s finest mix of gritty soul and irresistible Irish charm, this 9-piece soul band features original cast members and musicians from the Golden Globe & BAFTA award winning film. Expect dancing in the aisles as they perform all the hits from the multi-million selling soundtrack: Mustang Sally, Chain of Fools, Take Me To The River, Try A Little Tenderness, and many more.
FRI 16th & SAT 17th JAN 7:30pm SAT MAT 2:00pm £13.00 | £11.00 conc Join The Little Mermaid, her sisters the Mersey Mermaids, and her friends Charlie the Crab and Frankie the Fish in their adventures under the sea. Will Prince Derick know and love the real mermaid or will he be fooled by the wicked witch of the sea Octavia? A true family pantomine with great songs to sing along.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! JANUARY 2015
PRESENTS
THE TAKE THAT EXPERIENCE PLUS SPECIAL GUEST JAMES SMITH FRI 23rd JAN 7:30pm £20.00 | £15.00 conc
The Take That Experience is coming to town featuring the UK’s number one tribute to Robbie Williams celebrating their latest music as well as the classic old songs. The night will see young local talent support before the main performance takes place. All profits going to Dementia U.K, this will be a special night to remember! Featuring Special Guest, from Britain’s Got Talent - James Smith 15
WED 21st to SUN 25th JAN 7:30pm Arrive at 7:00pm for pre-dinner drinks FRI 23rd, SAT 24th & SUN 25th JAN 1:30pm Arrive at 1:00pm for pre-dinner drinks All tickets £43.50 includes 3-course meal and a 2 hour show Basil, Sybil and Manuel return to the Floral Pavilion to brighten up January with ‘a two-hour eat, drink and laugh sensation’ (Daily Telegraph) of highly improvised comedy theatre based on ‘the best British television series of all time’.** Shambolic service and a ‘70s style 3-course meal are the speciality of the day. At the Floral you do get that sea view, just don’t expect herds of wildebeest, and certainly don’t mention the war!
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience was born in Brisbane in 1997 and made its international debut in 2008 at the Edinburgh Fringe, where it’s sold out every year since. It opened a residency in London’s West End in October 2012 and continues there still. Eight teams of cast now tour the world non-stop. The cast for Floral Pavilion Theatre features Paul O’Neill as Basil, Donna Gray as Sybil and Ed Howells as Manuel. EXPERIENCE THE EXPERIENCE!
‘truly an experience... a fantastic evening’ WHAT’S ON STAGE
‘book yourself a seat at the funniest restaurant in town’ THE PUBLIC REVIEWS
‘The most exciting, pacy and disciplined piece of improv theatre to be seen... outstanding!’ ** BFI survey 2000
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BY CANDLELIGHT FRI 30th JAN 7:30pm £20.50 | £19.00 conc
An Evening of classical music and song from the Producers of A Viennese Strauss Gala, this sumptuous, fully-costumed show immerses us in the wonderful music and the classical baroque world of one of the world’s greatest romantic composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. With beautiful settings, costumes and lighting, and of course candles, the European Baroque Ensemble and Singers transport you back to the past.
ALL STAR WRESTLING SAT 31st JAN 7:00pm £15.00 | £10.00 conc Superslam Wrestling Live Events return with an explosive night of top action.
JANUARY - FEBRUARY
MAGICAL MOZART
A host of top American wrestling stars face the very best of home grown talent and fans’ favourites in a two-hour extravaganza for all the family to enjoy. If you haven’t been before, give it a try. We guarantee the kids will be talking about it for weeks afterwards.
£16.50 | £14.50 conc £58.00 family ticket
Starring Captain Barnacles, Kwazii, and Peso, the brand new stage show, Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure brings the entire crew of the Octonauts to life on stage for the very first time! Visit amazing underwater worlds full of adventure, with surprises around every corner, in this action-packed, musical interactive new stage show.
All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
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Get ready to embark on an exciting new mission with the quirky and courageous underwater adventure heroes, the Octonauts!
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ORCHESTRAL CONCERT
“LIFE: A GAME OF TWO HALVES” SAT 31st JAN 7:30pm £17.00 | £15.00 conc
SAT 7th FEB 7:30pm (Pre-concert talk 6:45pm) £16.00 | £14.50 conc | £5.00 students Under 16s FREE with an adult
It took Michael Portillo over 10 years to get a seat in the Commons and then rise in power to where he was a favoured leader of his party and possible future PM.
Conductors: Carlos Ágreda Stuart Overington Soloist: Elliot Gresty - clarinet
MICHAEL PORTILLO
Since leaving he has endeared himself to many with TV programmes such as Great British Railways, Death of a School Friend and the documentary When Michael Portillo became a Single Mum, filmed in Wallasey.
Enjoy the much-loved Clarinet Concert by Mozart, stunningly performed by young local soloist, Elliot Gresty. Tonight brings you not just one, but two symphonies: the well-loved ‘Unfinished’ by Schubert, and to round off the evening, Mozart’s popular 31st symphony, ‘Paris’.
THU 12th & FRI 13th FEB 7:30pm TWILIGHT PERFORMANCE THU 4:00pm £10.00 | £9.00 conc £7.00 unwaged, under 16s, disabled | £5.00 schools “A Sad Tale’s Best for Winter...“ A new adaptation with an original soundtrack. This fable of a jealous King and a lost Princess is both tragic and comic - an accessible, stylized production from award-winning community theatre working in collaboration with The Hoylake School of Dance.
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TUE 10th FEB 7:30pm £26.00 | £24.00 conc Multi-platinum selling singer, saxophonist, producer and songwriter Curtis Stigers first appeared in the early 90s with hit songs I Wonder Why and You’re all that Matters to Me. Since 2001 he has become a first class jazz singer. His 2003 album You Inspire Me was the London Times’ ‘Jazz Album of the Year’ and in 2007 was voted ‘Jazz Artist of the Year’ by BBC Radio 2.
“A Rockin’ Jazzman” NEW YORK TIMES
F:RATED COMEDY CLUB SUN 15th FEB 8:00pm All tickets £11.00 Show & 2 course meal £23.00 (served 6:30pm in Blue Lounge) Sunday nights just got better with the return of F:Rated. February’s line up features Ste Porter, Penella Mellor and Junior Simpson. Compere: Dominic Woodward Contains strong language and adult references.
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Now, Britain’s most loveable fox is back on the road along with his TV chum Mr Stephen (aka Chris Pizzey). Together they will take you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a brand new specially written ‘live’ show packed with fun and excitement.
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The Basil Brush Show on BBC TV was seen by millions of viewers every week for 14 years. The show was BAFTA nominated and voted best comedy show on TV.
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WED 18th FEB 11:00am & 2:30pm £15.00 | £13.00 conc £48.00 family
FEBRUARY SUMMER SEASON ANNOUNCED
CURTIS STIGERS
Come and join in the mayhem, along with Mr Stephen who is continually interrupted by naughty uncontrollable Basil!! So in Basil’s words... ”Boom Boom!! “
All prices £8 and over include a £1 fee per ticket.
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LET’S HANG ON
THE MUSIC OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS FRI 20th FEB 7:30pm £23.50 | £21.50 conc
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Following huge demand after their performance here last year, Let’s Hang On returns to take you on a musical journey through the history of one of the most successful bands of all time. Featuring an anthology of hit songs including Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Bye Bye Baby, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more!
‘You guys are dynamite!’ FRANKIE VALLI www.letshangon.co.uk
MOTHERSHIP
A TRIBUTE TO LED ZEPPELIN SAT 21st FEB 8:00pm £13.00 | £11.00 conc Mothership, described in the Liverpool Echo as “the most authentic sounding Led Zeppelin tribute in the UK”, return to the Blue Lounge to present over two hours of Zeppelin classics, including Black Dog, Kashmir, Going to California and When the Levee Breaks. The band consists of John Angus (vocals), David Crilly (guitars), Fred Eastwood (bass, keyboards and mandolin) and the mighty Peter Tulloch (drums).
JURASSIC ADVENTURES SUN 22nd FEB 2:00pm & 6:00pm UK PREMIER 2015 £17.00 | £15.00 conc £58.00 family
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The most exciting family show since time began is about to be discovered... by you! Jurassic Adventures, is a brand new production, set on a magical island, where anything might happen, with a brave cast of amazing actors, a great 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! An absolutely brilliant show for all the family from age 3+ 20
Contains mild peril and HUGE DINOSAURS!
MARCH
THE DISAPPEARING WOMAN FRI 27th FEB 7:30pm £17.00 | £15.00 conc
With each stage of their lives, as they become successively wife, mother, motherin-law, grandmother, women become less visible. Germaine Greer attempts to suggest some strategies for change.
THE DUBLIN LEGENDS TUE 3rd MAR 7:30pm £23.00 | £21.00 conc The Dublin Legends will continue the legacy started by ‘The Dubliners’ Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Ciaran Bourke, Barney McKenna & John Sheahan back in 1962. “The Lads” are looking forward to entertaining & meeting all their old friends & fans and will continue to play all the classic songs: Whiskey in The Jar, Dirty Old Town, The Wild Rover, Molly Malone, The Monto, The Irish Rover and many more. All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
IN AID OF THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL SUN 1st MAR 7:00pm All tickets £15.00 A thrilling concert of Big Band music immortalised by the great orchestras of Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Glen Miller, and Count Basie from a time when melody was King and music fans its adoring subjects. The concert is part of Wirral Remembers WW1. The band plays by permission of the Air Force Board of the Defence Council.
THU 5th MAR 7:30pm £25.00 | £23.00 conc
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Forty years ago it seemed that women were about to take their rightful place in the world, in Parliament, in the Church, in the Judiciary, in the workplace but when you open your newspaper you find that news is still made by men in suits.
RAF REGIMENT BAND
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WRITTEN BY CLAIRE SWEENEY & MANDY MUDEN
Claire Sweeney stars in and co-writes this hit comedy about dating, men and finding Mr Right. Penny Crowe is the host of a late-night radio phonein, more than happy to dish out relationship advice, but is she as happy to take it...? Packed full of sensational songs including I’m Every Woman, I Want To Break Free and Somebody Else’s Guy. Age advisory 16+ with some strong language and adult themes. www.sexandthesuburbstheshow.com
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MARCH THE MANFREDS FRI 6th MAR 7:30pm £20.50 | £18.50 conc
The Manfreds will be performing many of their biggest hits including 5-4-3-2-1, Pretty Flamingo and Do Wah Diddy Diddy, along with a mix of solo hits and jazz and rhythm ’n’ blues renditions. Paul Jones is joined by fellow original Manfred Mann members, Mike Hugg on keyboards and Tom McGuinness on guitar, plus Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass guitar and Simon Currie on saxophone/ flute.
THE ELVIS YEARS 1954 - 1977 SAT 7th MAR 7:30pm All tickets £20.50 You ready to rock ’n’ roll? An outstanding concert version of the West End musical Jailhouse Rock featuring original star Mario Kombou and his incredible band led by Ivor Novello award-winner David Mackay. A spectacular show packed with over 50 greatest hits, from the early days of Sun Studios through the Hollywood years, the ‘68 TV special, culminating in the legendary Las Vegas concert. www.theelvisyears.com
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RICK WAKEMAN
SUN 8th MAR 7:30pm £20.00 | £18.00 conc Back To Broadway is the all-singing, alldancing, theatrical sensation that invites you to take a breathtaking journey through the magical world of musicals!
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Be enthralled by the unforgettable ‘One Day More’ from Les Misérables, the glitz and glamour of Copacabana, the uplifting ‘Time Of My Life’ from Dirty Dancing and the fantastic ‘Defying Gravity’ from Wicked: just some of the timeless showstoppers performed live on stage by some of the country’s finest performers.
THE MUSIC AND ANECDOTAL WIT OF AN OLD AGE PENSIONER THU 12th MAR 7:30pm £27.00 | £25.00 conc A Fellow of the Royal College of Music, Professor of the London College of Music, former Yes keyboard player, Watchdog presenter and renowned Grumpy Old Man, Rick Wakeman has led a rich and varied life. In his one-man solo show, he recounts anecdotes from a career which has included musical collaborations with David Bowie, Cat Stevens and Elton John. www.rwcc.com
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MURDER ONE NIGHT
FRI 13th MAR 7.30pm All tickets £26.00
FRI 13th MAR 7:30pm All tickets £18.50
Who can forget Only You and The Great Pretender! Early rock ’n’ roll pioneers The Platters had Top 40 Billboard singles and 4 Number Ones between 1955 and 1967.
An interactive whodunnit where you are invited to attend the Floral Pavilion Blue Lounge for a police reconstruction of the last known movements of a missing girl...
They recorded just under 400 songs, sold well over 100 million records, performed in more than 91 countries and received more than 250 awards worldwide.
The young woman, last seen in the Marine Point vicinity, has mysteriously disappeared. However, as skeletons tumble from the family closet, events take an unexpected twist. One of the family is out to prove that blood is thicker than water... 16+ years
THE EVOLUTION TOUR 2015 SAT 14th MAR 7:30pm £20.00 | £19.00 conc | £15.00 under 14s Meet and Greet packages available
NATHAN CARTER TUE 17th MAR 7:30pm All tickets £24.00 A St Patrick’s Day treat!
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Born in Liverpool into a family with strong Irish roots, Nathan Carter burst onto the music scene in 2009 and has captivated audiences all over Ireland, UK and beyond since with fans of all ages flocking to see him and his superb six piece band at dances and concerts.
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Former X-Factor winner Joe McElderry is one of the best live performers currently touring the UK. With his stunning voice, humour, charm & warm rapport with both the audience and his band, the atmosphere at his shows is brilliant. See Joe switch seamlessly from beautiful ballads to Nessun Dorma to pop tracks that never fail to get the audience up on their feet dancing.
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CASUALTY THE BILL
BAD GIRLS / HOLLYOAKS EMMERDALE
THE FALL HOLLYOAKS
MON 23rd to WED 25th MAR 7:30pm | WED MAT 2:30pm £24.00 | £22.00 conc | £18.00 special wed mat price Middle Ground Theatre Company is delighted to present Richard Harris’ acclaimed psychological thriller The Business of Murder, which enjoyed a successful 9-year run in the West End. Stone, a humourless and dour man, invites Dee, a television playwright, over to his flat on the premise of discussing a script. Once there, she is surprised when superintendent Hallett, the man with whom she is having an affair, also arrives for an entirely different reason. But nothing is as it seems, and as the plot twists and turns the motive of their host Stone gradually becomes clear. They are all, it would seem, in the same business... The Business of Murder. All prices £8 and over include a £1 fee per ticket.
MARCH
ORCHESTRAL CONCERT
FOCUS
SAT 21st MAR 7:30pm (Pre-concert talk 6:45pm) £16.00 | £14.50 conc | £5.00 students Under 16s FREE with an adult
SUN 22nd MAR 8:00pm £18.50 | £16.50 conc
Conductors: Mark Heron Soloist: Thelma Handy - violin
This is a fresh new collaboration between Israeli UK-resident drummer/composer Asaf Sirkis and Polish vocalist/ composer extraordinaire Sylwia Bialas (Germanyresident). The quartet features USA resident bassist and harmonica player Patrick Bettison, and the acclaimed Frank Harrison on piano and keyboards (UK). Expect soulful melodies, aerospheric sounds with strong grooves, a full colour electroacoustic jazz with an ethnic touch and some uncommonly used instruments and sound effects.
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FRI 27th MAR 8:00pm £15.00 | £13.00 conc
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THU 26th MAR 7:30pm All tickets £24.50 It’s party time again as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nations favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show, returns with another opportunity to see its latest production! This hugely entertaining rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s, plus loads more hilarious comedy!
Fronted by founding member Thijs Van Leer, and best known for their hits Hocus Pocus, House of The King and Sylvia, the iconic Dutch music masters are back. Focus are Thijs van Leer Hammond-organ, flute and vocals, drums Pierre van der Linden, bass Bobby Jacobs and guitar Menno Gootjes.
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Programme includes: the world première of new work by young composer Adam Kornas. Thelma Handy, Joint Leader of the RLPO, will play the solo in Bruch’s touching Violin Concerto. This showcase for the strings begins with Elgar’s ‘Introduction and Allegro’, and concludes with Haydn’s ‘La Poule’.
With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus became as one of the most successful Dutch pop-rock exports.
APRIL BLACK BOX THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
MACBETH
WED 1st APR 1:30pm & 7:30pm £11.00 | £9.00 conc | £6.00 schools “Something wicked this way comes...”
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Following the success of Romeo & Juliet (2014) and Othello (2013), award-winning Black Box Theatre Company return to the Floral Pavilion with a bold reimagining of the Scottish play using the original text from William Shakespeare’s chilling tale of desire, ambition, and the supernatural. Suitable for schools
STRICTLY COME DANCING’S
PASHA KOVALEV ‘LIFE THROUGH DANCE’ FRI 10th APR 7:30pm £26.00 | £24.00 conc
In this amazing new show starring Pasha and his sensational dancers, the audience will be transported into the world of Ballroom and Latin Dance with all its glitter and sequence. For the entire family. There will even be the opportunity to participate and experience ‘live on stage’ the favourite dance styles as seen on TV.
THU 9th APRIL 1:00pm £13.00 | £12.00 conc £48.00 family A spellbinding new show starring the world’s smallest superhero! The world of Treetopolis comes to your theatre as we invite you to do Tree Fu and help Tom save the day! This brand new show, packed with adventure, fun, music and participation, sees Tom take to the stage in his first nationwide tour - be part of the magic.
SOUL LEGENDS
THE FEEL-GOOD SHOW OF THE YEAR SAT 11th APR 8:00pm £24.50 | £22.50 conc Direct from the USA, the music of Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Barry White and more. Amazing performers, choreography and costumes revive Respect, Soul Man, S@x Machine, River Deep Mountain High, Midnight Hour, You’re My First My Last My Everything, I Feel Good and more in the feel-good show of the year. www.easytheatres.com
APRIL
PRESTIGE PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE IRISH WORLD & SKY ARTS PRESENT
DUGGIE CHAPMAN ASSOCIATES PRESENTS
WE’LL MEET AGAIN ‘HITS FROM THE BLITZ’ TUE 14th APRIL 2:30pm £13.50 | £12.00 conc
Due to overwhelming popular demand, Duggie Chapman M.B.E. has not surprisingly decided to take the show - We’ll Meet Again - back ‘on the road’ again. An entirely new production, but nevertheless, the ‘old favourites’ will still be included. capturing the music, comedy and camaraderie of the war years,
CURVED AIR 2015 FRI 17th APRIL 8:00pm £18.50 | £16.50 conc This 1969 groundbreaking progressive artrock band combines a remarkable female vocalist with virtuoso musicians. Reformed in 2008 after a sabbatical of 18 years, they continue to thrill a steadily increasing mass of new and old fans. Curved Air is: vocalist Sonja Kristina, original Curved Air drummer Florian Pilkington Miksa, guitarist Kit Morgan, violinist Paul Sax, bass player Chris Harris and keyboard player Robert Norton.
All prices £8 and over include a £1 fee per ticket.
FRI 17th APR 7:30pm | £22.50 | £20.50 conc £5 OFF Early Bird offer before 30th NOV Set against the backdrop of 19th century Ireland, England and America this story of love, joy, happiness and heartache follows Coro McGowen and Sean Dempsey as they are separated by emigration from each other and their beloved Ireland. With Irish classics such as Galway Girl, Emigrant Eyes, Tell me Ma, Irish Rover along with original scores. www.essenceofireland.co.uk
HALFWAY TO PARADISE THE BILLY FURY STORY SAT 18th APR 7:30pm £21.00 | £20.00 conc
All original members of Fury’s Tornados with Colin Gold ‘A voice blessed from heaven’ Billy Fury was Britain’s own Elvis. Over 3 decades after his untimely death, Billy’s own band, Fury’s Tornadoes, re-play live his timeless 29 hit records including Wondrous Place, A Thousand Stars, Halfway to Paradise and many more in a night to remember.
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APRIL
SAT 25th & SUN 26th APR SAT 1:00pm & 4:00pm SUN 10:00am & 1:00pm £16.50 | £14.50 conc £58.00 family ticket
“Somewhere, hidden amongst the thorny brambles is a little kingdom where everyone is very very small...” From the makers of Peppa Pig this BAFTA award-winning television animation returns live on stage!
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THE KILKENNYS THU 30th APR 8pm £18.00 | £16.00 conc
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The Kilkennys have gained a reputation for revitalising traditional Irish music and adding their own touch of passion and youthful energy. Davey Cashin, Rob Campion, Tommy Mackey and Davey Long are excited about bringing their brand of Irish music to a UK audience. Come along to a show and join in the fun for a great evening of music and song!
Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter on an enchanting journey through the Magical Kingdom. With actors, masks and colourful costumes this beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family.
WIRRAL SCHOOL OF DANCE PRESENTS
‘A CELTIC TALE’ PLUS ‘MUSICAL MELODIES’ SUN 15th FEB 2:30pm & 7:30pm £13.00 | £11.00 conc
NOTES FOR NOTES
SUN 15th MAR 2:00pm & 7:00pm £11.00 | £6.00 conc
SPOTLIGHT ON YOUTH SUN 22nd MAR 7:00pm All tickets £10.00
LOCAL TALENT & SPECIAL EVENTS
MUSICAL ROUTES PRESENTS PERFORMANCES BY ENSEMBLES FROM WIRRAL SCHOOL’S MUSIC SERVICE AND CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER MUSIC SERVICES
HOMEGROWN
Keeping the Floral at the heart of our community for showcasing homegrown talent.
THE WIRRAL WEDDING SHOW SUN 8th MAR, 11:00am to 4:00pm. FREE ENTRY With over 45 of the region’s leading wedding specialists, two professionally choreographed catwalk shows, live entertainment, free goody bags for brides, competitions, discounts and special offers, this is the not-to-be-missed wedding show. Entry is free and everyone is welcome. For more details, please contact Rachel on 0151 227 9179 or email: info@blissweddingshows.co.uk
All prices £8 and over include a £1 fee per ticket.
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PRE-THEATRE DINING 2 COURSES FOR £15.95 INCLUDES A GLASS OF HOUSE WINE OR SOFT DRINK Enjoy the perfect start to the perfect evening with panoramic views of Liverpool Bay as you fine dine pre-show.
Just book your pre-theatre meal in our ‘Panoramic Lounge’ online or at Box Office when you are buying your tickets.
Sit back, relax, have a great evening and leave the drama to us.
Catch up over dinner with friends and family then simply wander down to the plaza, book your interval drinks, and enjoy the show!
No fuss, no driving around, no waiting anxiously for the bill to then make a dash to the theatre.
BOOK ONLINE WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR TICKETS FOR A SHOW AT www.floralpavilion.com
CALL THE BOX OFFICE ON 0151 666 0000 EMAIL floralboxoffice@wirral.gov.uk See menu online or ask for details at Box Office. For 7:30pm shows pre-theatre dining booking is from 5:00pm to 6:15pm
MON 3rd NOV 1:00pm | CHRISTMAS SPECIAL MON 8th DEC 1:00pm MON 12th JAN 1:00pm | MON 2nd FEB 1:00pm MON 2nd MAR 1:00pm | MON 13th APR 1:00pm £5.00 advance | £6.00 on the day (excl. Christmas Special)
CHORAL PAVILION CHOIR REHEARSALS EVERY TUESDAY 1:00pm - 3:00pm | £3.00
REGULAR EVENTS
FLORAL TEA DANCE
CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE TUE 2nd DEC 1:00pm | FREE
If you want to join the choir please ask at Box Office for 2015 joining days.
UMMER PERFORMANCE EVERY WEDNESDAY 12:30pm
Catchy 60s Tunes sung a cappella. FREE Music, Great Harmonies, Good Friends!
ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS FAIR SAT 6th DEC 10:00am to 4:00pm SAT 11th APR 10:00am to 4:00pm £2.00 (Children FREE)
SAT 15th NOV 11:00am to 4:00pm SAT 13th DEC 11:00am to 4:00pm
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Floral Pavilion Blue Lounge. Tues 23rd July 2013, 1:00pm. MUSIC @ THE PLAZA
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FIND US
RAIL From Liverpool Lime Street or Chester
NEW BRIGHTON
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• Take the Wirral Line (underground) to New Brighton Station.
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• Once reaching Kings Promenade, turn right and follow the prom around in the direction of the lighthouse/fort. Walk for approximately 5mins.
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• The Floral Pavilion is on the right on Marine Promenade, opposite the walkway, which leads to the entrance to Fort Perch Rock. 0151 666 0000
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BIKE We welcome cyclists and there are many bike racks outside the main entrance to the building. However please be aware that you will be responsible for the security and safety of your bicycle. The Floral Pavilion is easily accessible along a number of cycle routes that can be found across Wirral. For more information visit www.cycle-route.com
BUS The following New Brighton-bound bus routes can be used to access the Floral Pavilion. From Birkenhead Bus Station: 410 & 411. From Liverpool Whitechapel: 432 & 433.
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• The Floral Pavilion is on the right on Marine Promenade, opposite the walkway which leads to the entrance to Fort Perch Rock.
FORT PERCH ROCK PA R K I N G
• Once arriving at Kings Promenade, turn right and follow the prom around in the direction of the lighthouse/fort. Walk for approximately 5mins.
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WHEELCHAIR USERS
There is automatic door access to the Lower Foyer directly from the promenade. There are a number of wheelchair spaces in the auditorium. Please inform the Box Office of your requirements at the time of booking.
LIFT
There is a wheelchair accessible lift from the lower ground floor to the Panoramic Lounge, Conference Centre and Auditorium.
PARKING
Fort Perch Rock opposite the Theatre has unrestricted parking as has Marine Promenade and Kings Parade. There are a number of designated accessible parking spaces near to the entrance foyer.
TOILETS
Designated accessible toilets are situated in the Lower Foyer and in the Plaza Lounge. There is a family friendly cubicle with changing facilities in both the male and female toilets.
HEARING LOOP
An infrared hearing loop system is installed in the theatre. Please ask at the Cloakroom for a headset upon arrival to the venue.
ASSISTANCE DOGS
VENUE ACCESSIBILITY
Here at the Floral Pavilion it is our intention to be accessible and welcoming to all.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas, where possible please inform the box office at the time of booking.
AUDIO DESCRIBED & SIGNED PERFORMANCES
These are available at certain performances. BSL Performance: SUN 21st DEC 7:00pm Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
OPEN: MON to SUN from 10:00am FREE WIFI REGULAR OFFERS: Soup and a Sandwich £4.95 Coffee and Cake £3.95 The ‘Floral Café’ is the perfect place to spend the morning with the papers, meet friends for lunch or take afternoon tea in comfortable and relaxed surroundings.
CAFÉ & BAR
FLORAL CAFÉ
Managed and run by the award-winning Carringtons Catering, the café offers a mouth-watering menu while you enjoy stunning views from our Panoramic Lounge overlooking Liverpool Bay or listen to the regular lunchtime concerts.
PLAZA BAR Serving a range of wine, beers, spirits and soft drinks, our Plaza Bar opens one hour pre-show. Pre-order your interval drinks when you arrive; grab a pre-show drink and relax in the Plaza Lounge with friends. 33
BOOKING INFORMATION
BOX OFFICE COUNTER SERVICE Mon to Sat 11:00am to 6:00pm Sun 12:00pm to 4:00pm (until curtain up on performance days) TELEPHONE SERVICE 0151 666 0000 Mon to Sat 11:00am to 6:00pm Sun 12:00pm to 4:00pm ONLINE SERVICE 24hrs a day seven days a week at www.floralpavilion.com where you can choose your own seat directly from the seating plan, pre-order selected programmes and book pre-theatre dining.
Concessions (where stated) Senior Citizens, registered unemployed, disabled, full-time students and children under 16. Friends of the Floral Members No ticket fees on any show, plus 10% discount on up to two full price tickets for shows where you see the FF LOGO. Discounts and special offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts or offers. Discounts cannot be redeemed against tickets already purchased.
KEEPING IT LOCAL
GROUP BOOKINGS
With little of the ticket price going to the venue, fees have become an industry standard, and a necessity, for arts and entertainment venues like the Floral Pavilion.
Group bookings for more than 20 people are available through our dedicated phone line 0151 666 0001 and email floralboxoffice@wirral.gov.uk
Our ÂŁ1 per ticket fee (on up to eight tickets) ensures we continue to offer the best customer service, operating a modern, efficient box office. The main benefit is that Floral Pavilion continues to sell our own tickets and keep the use of ticket agents to a minimum, avoiding higher fees, loss of personal service and venue knowledge.
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DISCOUNTS & CONCESSIONS
We have group discounts available on most performances and are happy to make special arrangements for your visit and talk through your needs and requirements.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Every audience member must be in possession of a valid ticket. There is no refund on tickets once purchased, however we may provide a resale service in the event of a sold out performance- subject to a ticket charge - and the remaining money will be credited to the Booker’s Floral Pavilion account.
If you want to keep up-to-date with all the latest news and information about the Floral Pavilion, you can subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter when you book your tickets.
Exchanges are normally not possible due to the short runs of most Floral shows, but may be allowed under exceptional circumstances and the Manager’s discretion. Tickets cannot be resold for more than the original purchase cost.
We are also on Facebook and Twitter. Follow us on Twitter @floralpavilion or ‘Like Us’ on our Facebook page and join the conversation. Hear about forthcoming shows, see photos, watch videos, enter exclusive online competitions, and tell us what you think about shows you’ve seen.
See our website for full T&Cs.
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FUTURE HIGHLIGHTS
COMING TO THE FLORAL PAVILION MAY 2015
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FUTURE HIGHLIGHTS
COMING TO THE FLORAL PAVILION JUNE 2015
MARINE PROMENADE, NEW BRIGHTON, WIRRAL, CH45 2JS. MONDAY to SATURDAY: OPEN 11:00am to 6:00pm. SUNDAYS: OPEN 12:00pm to 4:00pm. PERFORMANCE DAYS: OPEN until curtain up.
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