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1 WELCOME 2-3 AT A GLANCE SEPTEMBER TO JANUARY 2016 4-5 NEW SEASON HIGHLIGHT A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED 6-7 NEW SEASON HIGHLIGHT GUITAR FESTIVAL 2015 8-9 NEW SEASON HIGHLIGHT SLEEPING BEAUTY 10-14 NEW SEASON SEPTEMBER 15-19 NEW SEASON OCTOBER 20-26 NEW SEASON NOVEMBER 27-28 NEW SEASON DECEMBER
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29-30 NEW SEASON JANUARY 2016 31 SPECIAL EVENT A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED GALA 32-33 SPECIAL EVENT CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS
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34 STILL TO COME THIS SEASON 35 REGULAR EVENTS 36 FUTURE HIGHLIGHTS 37 A DESTINATION OF DISTINCTION CONFERENCE & WEDDING HIRE 38 FIND US
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39 PRE-THEATRE DINING & FLORAL CAFÉ 40 SEATING PLAN 41 BOOKING INFORMATION
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and in October we are delighted to be presenting Middle Ground Theatre Company’s production of Agatha Christie’s A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED with Judy Cornwell as Miss Marple (see pages 4-5). For our part in the national celebrations we are holding a special birthday Gala Performance on Friday 30th
WELCOME
2015 marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of Dame Agatha Christie
October (see page 31). Following Middle Ground’s Classic Ghosts and The
Business of Murder we know this is going to be a great night of theatre. The INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL OF GREAT BRITAIN is back in November and we already have an amazing line-up (see pages 6-7) with more still to be announced when the full festival guide comes out in August. Highlights include RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC, NILS LOFGREN, THE BLUES BAND, ROY WOOD and RICKY ROSS. Each year you tell us our panto is better than the last and this year we know you are going to love SLEEPING BEAUTY (pages 8-9). Our co-producers UK Productions have brought together a great cast including Vicky Entwistle (Coronation St), Amy Thompson (Milkshake) and SarahJane Buckley (Hollyoaks). CHRISTMAS AT THE FLORAL doesn’t just stop with the wonderful panto, we have Wallasey Operatic’s production of Tim Firth’s FLINT ST NATIVITY, Wirral Symphony Orchestra take us on a CHRISTMAS BEAR HUNT, and THE TOMMY COOPER SHOW promises to be a real treat. If you fancy dinner and a show, our popular CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS are back (pages 32-33). In January we start the year laughing into our soup and holding onto our bread rolls as THE FAULTY TOWERS DINING EXPERIENCE returns to follow the antics of Basil, Sybil and Manuel. There is so much more we want to highlight but why not have a look at our new brochure and plan some great nights (and days) out here in New Brighton.
See you soon. Best wishes, The Floral Pavilion Team
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SEPTEMBER
18th MURDER AT GRACELAND
3rd THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY
20th BILLY AND WALLY’S BIG VARIETY NIGHT OUT
4th THE ULTIMATE EAGLES 9th REMEMBERING GENE PITNEY 24 HOURS FROM TULSA
23rd THE SEARCHERS 24th G4: THE REUNION TOUR
11th THE STONES
24th SPIRITUAL MEDIUM DONNA ROBINSON
12th BARBARA DICKSON WITH NICK HOLLAND
25th THE BAY CITY ROLLERS STORY
13th F:RATED
27th WHITNEY - QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
13th LAST NIGHT AT THE PROMS
27th A SPARKLING EVENING WITH ANN WIDDECOMBE
17th to 19th SISTER ACT
28th SEP to 1st OCT DESPERATE SCOUSEWIVES: THE PLAY
OCTOBER
10th VERDI’S LA TRAVIATA 11th WIRRAL WEDDING SHOW 15th AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCING 15th WISHBONE ASH 16th ROY ORBISON AND FRIENDS 17th ALL STAR WRESTLING 22nd to 24th JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL 23rd LIMEHOUSE LIZZY 25th SOUNDS OF MOTOWN AND PHILADELPHIA 26th to 31st A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
2nd RHYDIAN PLUS SPECIAL GUEST LUCY KAY 3rd CLARE TEAL AND HER TRIO 3rd THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER 4th THAT’LL BE THE DAY 30th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL 8th THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF VARIETY 8th LEWIS SCHAFFER IS ‘FREE UNTIL FAMOUS’ 9th LET’S HANG ON: THE MUSIC OF FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS
NOVEMBER
6th THE BILLY FURY YEARS
1st MISTER MAKER AND THE SHAPES LIVE!
7th LMO & CRAIG OGDEN
1st AN EVENING WITH ALAN JOHNSON 3rd JIMEOIN... YEEHAA! 4th THE MERSEYBEATS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE IVY LEAGUE 5th MAD ABOUT THE MUSICALS STARRING GARETH GATES
8th THE REAL DEAL 10th FOSTER AND ALLEN 11th SWAN LAKE 12th THE BLUES BAND 14th GARY MURPHY’S GUITAR LEGENDS
30th SIRKIS / BIALAS INTERNATIONAL QUARTET 31st WARNINGS TO THE CURIOUS
NOVEMBER (continued)
24th CHRISTMAS MEMORIES
15th RICKY ROSS
26th RUBY WAX: SANE NEW WORLD
16th to 18th SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS’ FESTIVAL
27th VOICES OF THE VALLEY: THE FRON MALE VOICE CHOIR
19th ROY WOOD 20th RALPH MCTELL 21st NILS LOFGREN 22nd RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC
DECEMBER 2nd to 3rd THE FLINT STREET NATIVITY 6th THE TOMMY COOPER SHOW 9th DEC to 3rd JAN SLEEPING BEAUTY 11th CHRISTMAS PARTY ABBA FOREVER 12th CHRISTMAS PARTY TAKE ON TAKE THAT
JANUARY 20th to 24th THE FAULTY TOWERS DINING EXPERIENCE 22nd GERRY CROSS THE MERSEY 29th ALL STAR WRESTLING 30th THE DRIFTERS
27th WIRRAL UKULELE ORCHESTRA 28th A STRAUSS CHRISTMAS GALA 29th KEN DODD 29th F:RATED
13th WIRRAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT! 14th CHRISTMAS TEA DANCE SPECIAL 16th TOM SPENCE 18th CHRISTMAS PARTY MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE 19th CHRISTMAS PARTY KIDD KREOLE - ELVIS
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“A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October the thirteenth, at little Paddocks - at six-thirty pm.”
MON 26th to SAT 31st OCT 7:30pm WED & SAT MAT 2:30pm Tickets £20.00 - £26.00
GALA PERFORMANCE FRI 30th OCT 6:30pm
(see page 31 for details)
Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present a lavish new production of a classic Miss Marple mystery. The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished to read an advert in the local newspaper that a murder will take place this coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock. Unable to resist, the group gather at the house at the appointed time, when the lights go out and a gun is fired. Enter Miss Marple, who must unravel a complex series of relationships and events to solve the mystery of the killer...
Both Judy Cornwell and Diane Fletcher have distinguished careers spanning over 50 years on stage and screen. Judy Cornwell is probably best known for her much loved portrayal of Daisy in the hugely successful TV sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, while Diane Fletcher is forever immortalised as Elizabeth Urquhart in House Of Cards. They are joined by Tom Butcher (PC Steve Loxton in The Bill and Dr Marc Elliott in Doctors), Sarah Thomas, who played Glenda Wilkinson in Last Of The Summer Wine for 24 years, Rachel Bright (Eastenders’ Poppy Meadow), and Dean Smith (Waterloo Road / Last Tango In Halifax).
All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
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LIVERPOOL MOZART ORCHESTRA
FEATURING CRAIG ODGEN SAT 7th NOV 7:30pm (PRE-CONCERT TALK at 6:45pm) £16.00 | £14.50 conc | £5.00 students
THE REAL DEAL SUN 8th NOV 8:00pm All Tickets £21.00
THE BLUES BAND THU 12th NOV 7:30pm All Tickets £18.00
GARY MURPHY’S GUITAR LEGENDS SAT 14th NOV 7:30pm All Tickets £18.00
CHAS COLE FOR CMP ENTERTAINMENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH ASGARD PRESENT
RICKY ROSS: THE LYRIC BOOK LIVE UK TOUR 2015 SUN 15th NOV 8:00pm All Tickets £25.50 6
NOVEMBER
ROY WOOD AND HIS BAND THU 19th NOV 7:30pm All Tickets £27.50
RALPH MCTELL FRI 20th NOV 7:30pm All Tickets £21.00
CHAS COLE FOR CMP ENTERTAINMENT NILS LOFGREN LIVE IN CONCERT WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST GREG VARLOTTA SAT 21st NOV 8:00pm £43.50 & £33.50
CHAS COLE FOR CMP ENTERTAINMENT
RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC SUN 22nd NOV 7:30pm £33.50 & £23.50
WIRRAL UKULELE ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT FRI 27th NOV 7:30pm All Tickets £9.00
All prices £8 and over include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
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January 2016 Fri 1st Sat 2nd Sun 3rd
Closed – Happy New Year! 2.00pm 7.00pm 1.00pm 5.00pm
Tickets Gold Shows Standard: £20.00 Child: £17.00 Concession: £18.00 Family*: £64.00 Red Shows Standard: £19.50 Child: £16.50 Concession: £17.50 Family*: £62.00 Blue Shows Standard: £18.00 Child: £15.00 Concession: £16.00 Family*: £56.00 Green Shows Standard: £16.00 Child: £13.00 Concession: £14.00 Family*: £48.00 *Family Tickets are for 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and three children.
Group Bookings (20+) Advance Groups £9.00 £12.50 £14.00 £14.50 Advance Group Bookings must be paid for before 1st November 2015.
Standard Groups £10.00 £13.50 £15.00 £15.50 For all group bookings there is a standard £8 booking fee per group.
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The 5pm performance on Sunday 20th December will be BSL interpreted.
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SEPTEMBER
THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR THU 3rd SEP 7:30pm £19.00 | £17.00 conc
Direct from its success in London’s West End, a SOLD OUT UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back on the road. Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.
‘Authentic and Exciting’ THE STAGE
THE ULTIMATE EAGLES FRI 4th SEP 8:00pm All Tickets £23.00 The Ultimate Eagles are more than just a tribute... they are definitive devotees, performing songs from every album and every era. Enjoy the superb vocal harmonies and guitar playing made famous by The Eagles, and let yourself be whisked away to sunny California. Come along for one of the most comprehensive and accurate homages to The Eagles that you are ever likely to hear... The Ultimate Eagles.
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REMEMBERING GENE PITNEY 24 HOURS FROM TULSA WED 9th SEP 7:30pm £21.00 | £19.00 conc
During the 70s / 80s Tommy Carey toured his Gene Pitney show with amazing success. Gene even attended a show and congratulated Tommy on his life-like impersonation. Now, as we approach the 10th anniversary of his death, Remembering Gene Pitney (1940-2006) 24 Hours from Tulsa is on its first UK tour with his Big Band and Singers. Step back to the 60s and the greatest hits of Gene Pitney and re-live the magic.
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THE STONES FRI 11th SEP 7:30pm £18.50 | £16.50 conc The Stones bring to the stage all the energy and excitement of a live Rolling Stones concert. This is not a “tongue in cheek” approach, but a serious tribute to their music: paying tribute to one of the greatest Rock and Roll bands in the world. This show is so close to the original that you will simply not believe your eyes or your ears.
All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
SEPTEMBER
WITH NICK HOLLAND SAT 12th SEP 8:00pm £23.00 | £21.00 conc
COMEDY CLUB SUN 13th SEP 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 Comedy Club. September’s line up features Simon Bligh Peter Brush and Bethany Black. Compere: Dominic Woodward Contains strong language and adult references.
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In 2009, Barbara Dickson asked Nick Holland to duet with her for a festival. She played all the guitars and piano and Nick, keyboards and vocals. It was such a success musically, they decided to continue to perform in that format. Since then, they have played together in Cathedrals and Abbeys, Folk Festivals and Theatres and developed an intimate, different experience to the bigger band, which they describe as giving the music ‘breathing space’.
F:RATED
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MUCH LOVED PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
LAST NIGHT AT THE PROMS SUN 13th SEP 7:30pm £22.00 | £20.00 conc
Come along and join the British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra for a boisterous evening of whistle blowing and flag waving. Sing along to your favourite prom tunes including classics such as Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and Pomp and Circumstance No.1 (Land of Hope and Glory), this is a magnificent evening of celebration for all. The Proms this year is going to be celebrating The Best of British Achievement
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THU 17th to SAT 19th SEP 7:30pm £21.00 | £19.00 conc When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put into protective custody in one place the cops are sure she won’t be found: a convent. Disguised as a nun, Deloris starts to breathe new life - and music - into the church and community. But her old life is never too far behind... Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film and featuring original music by TONY and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty And The Beast, Little Shop Of Horrors). Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard. Music by ALAN MENKEN. Lyrics by GLENN SLATER. Book by CHERI STEINKELLNER & BILL STEINKELLNER. Additional Book Material DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK.
FRI 18th SEP 8:00pm All tickets £39.50 (includes a 3-course meal)
16th August 1987. Ten years after the tragic death of Elvis Presley. As is usual on the anniversary of his death, Graceland comes alive with Elvis mania... Join Love History Productions and friends for this exclusive once in a lifetime “whodunit” experience, Murder at Graceland. It will be up to you to engage your “suspicious minds”, become the detectives and assist in solving a mysterious murder.
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As well as the fantastic entertainment you will be wined, dined and beguiled by a team of professional actors and our very own sultry songstress.
SEPTEMBER
BILLY & WALLY’S BIG VARIETY NIGHT OUT SUN 20th SEP 7:00pm All Tickets £19.50
THE SEARCHERS WED 23rd SEP 7:30pm All Tickets £20.50
TONY DENTON PROMOTIONS PRESENTS
DONNA ROBINSON
G4: THE REUNION TOUR
Their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody became their signature tune, storming the charts in 2005. In 2007, after three albums, over two million album sales and five sell-out tours, they disbanded. Now they’re back...
Born and raised in Wirral, Donna Robinson is an effervescent individual who has a high success rate with her predictions and in communicating with lost loved ones. As part of the audience at one of Donna’s ‘live’ events you will become immersed within the positivity of Donna’s aura, and you will leave intrigued, at ease and in peace. www.donnarobinson.tv
All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
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2004 X factor finalists and multi-platinum selling vocal quartet G4 brought classical music to British reality TV screens for the first time in 2004 with their performance of Nessun Dorma.
SPIRITUAL MEDIUM THU 24th SEP 7:30pm All Tickets £26.00 (includes interval hot buffet)
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The decade that gave us The Beatles as well as The Searchers and many others will go down in history as being the most imaginative period of music creativity and expression. With total record sales well in excess of 50 million, The Searchers still have great appeal to audiences of all ages. Combined with anecdotes and reminiscences, this fully self-contained concert includes all their famous hits, plus many album recordings, B-sides and other collector and well known favourites.
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Billy and Wally are back with another great night of music and comedy. This time with a strong Motown influence, headlined by the fabulous sounds of The Platters, and also two terrific soundalike legends Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye. Away from the sounds of Motown are talented tributes Rod Stewart and Michael Bublé plus duo 2Toned, who are sure to get the audience singing along with their versions of Madness, UB40, Bob Marley, Eddie Grant and more.
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SEPTEMBER
WHITNEY
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT SUN 27th SEP 7:30pm £23.00 | £21.00 conc
THE BAY CITY ROLLERS STORY FRI 25th SEP 7:30pm All Tickets £20.50 Their music became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers growing up in the mid 70s. The face and voice of that soundtrack belonged to Les McKeown and their trademark Scottish tartan was to be seen everywhere. 0151 666 0000 www.floralpavilion.com floral.pavilion @FloralPavilion 14
This award winning production features a stellar line-up with rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton delivering a powerhouse and breathtaking performance as Whitney.
Join Les and his 4 piece band for a celebration of those hectic days of hit songs, touring, TV Shows and the behind the scenes pandemonium that followed the band everywhere they went.
Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits, this show beautifully remembers the most highly awarded female artiste in the world. Share her life and get ready for the greatest love of all in Queen of the Night!
A SPARKLING EVENING WITH
DESPERATE SCOUSEWIVES
ANN WIDDECOMBE STRICTLY BETWEEN US SUN 27th SEP 7:00pm All Tickets £19.50
A Sparkling Evening full of dynamic words, opinions and anecdotes from this lady who is a tour de force! A highly regarded novelist, animal rights campaigner, and high profile politician, Ann has also made notable TV appearances on Have I Got News For You, Piers Morgan’s Life Stories, Strictly Come Dancing and most recently 24 hours In The Past. After the interval there will be a chance to ask Ann questions followed by a book signing.
THE PLAY MON 28th SEP to THU 1st OCT 7:30pm £15.00 | £13.00 conc Over 16s only Four not so ordinary women living in four terraced houses in the back streets of Liverpool. We join the occupants on the days leading up to and following the wedding of Vanessa, a wedding, incidentally, which takes place in Walton Jail to a prisoner she’s never met...
Desperate Scousewives is about Vanessa (Charlie Griffiths), Trisha (Trevor Dwyer Lynch), Lily (Lynn Francis) and Susan (Lynne Fitzgerald) in one hilarious night of entertainment.
SAT 3rd OCT 7:30pm £22.00 | £20.00 conc
RHYDIAN
PLUS SPECIAL GUEST LUCY KAY FRI 2nd OCT 7:30pm All Tickets £28.50 Rhydian, the double platinum awardwinning, Classical Brit nominated Welsh baritone, returns to theatres this autumn to celebrate the success of his 5th, and latest Classical Crossover album - One Day Like This. He has also recently starred in Beauty & The Beast, and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical Jesus Christ Superstar. Joining Rhydian as special guest is Britain’s Got Talent soprano Lucy Kay.
As much as she thoroughly enjoys fronting her Big Band or her Hollywood Orchestra, or presenting her weekly show on BBC Radio 2, award winning jazz singer Clare Teal still revels in performing in more intimate venues. Beautiful melodies, from the music made popular by her heroes, Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day and Peggy Lee to more contemporary covers and original material, all interspersed with Clare’s warm and witty storytelling.
THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER
THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF VARIETY
SAT 3rd OCT 8:00pm £15.00 | £13.50 conc
THU 8th OCT 2:30pm £15.50 | £14.50 conc
This is not a tribute show but a musical experience featuring the music of John Denver.
The award-winning Mark Andrews Productions returns with a wonderful new show taking you back to the great days of variety entertainment.
Chris Bannister will entertain you with some of the best songs ever written and performed. Including some of John Denver’s biggest hits, Annie’s Song, Take Me Home Country Roads and Leaving On A Jet Plane.
OCTOBER
CLARE TEAL AND HER TRIO
Starring the legendary 60s hit recording stars The Bachelors with John Stokes. Backed by a full supporting company of West End singers, comedy,& live music. With very special guest Nicky Martin making a rare appearance.
All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
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SUN 4th OCT 7:30pm All Tickets £24.50 Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary That’ll Be The Day appears with its Brand New 30th Anniversary Special! The nations favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show has been touring for 30 years and the birthday party is coming to the Floral! Featuring a fantastic new line up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus more sidesplitting comedy! Early booking is advised as this ever-popular show attracts a big audience of music lovers ready to party! www.thatllbetheday.com
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LET’S HANG ON
THE MUSIC OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS FRI 9th OCT 7:30pm £23.50 | £21.50 conc
LEWIS SCHAFFER IS
FREE UNTIL FAMOUS THU 8th OCT 8:00pm FREE ADMISSION / OVER 16s ONLY He isn’t a tourist. He isn’t here on business. He’s a hostage. Lewis Schaffer was one of the top comics in the home of stand-up comedy, New York City, when a short visit to London in 2000 went very wrong as love and marriage took him from his beloved New York and gave him children, divorce and heartache. Now trapped in Nunhead, a suburb of Peckham, Schaffer is making the worst of a bad situation. www.lewisschaffer.co.uk A voluntary collection will be made at the end of the show.
This award-winning production is a musical journey through one of the most successful bands of all time with hits such as Grease, Bye Bye Baby, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and many more, climaxing with a spectacular finale of, of course, Let’s Hang On! We are very proud to have the opportunity to present this recently revamped production which now features brand new sound, lighting and AV screens. Definitely not a night to be missed!!
‘You guys are dynamite!’ FRANKIE VALLI
OCTOBER
RUSSIAN STATE BALLET & OPERA HOUSE PRESENT
VERDI’S LA TRAVIATA
PERFORMED TO A LARGE LIVE ORCHESTRA
SAT 10th OCT 7:30pm £29.50 | £27.50 conc This haunting tragedy will transport you to the world in which it is set. La Traviata is an Opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi, set to an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave - a love story shrouded in sacrifice and misunderstanding. A masterpiece in its own right, it contains some of Verdi’s most beautiful and memorable music. To see this opera is to have an experience of unforgettable emotive power and reflection. www.opera-tickets.co.uk
WIRRAL WEDDING SHOW SUN 11th OCT 11:00am to 4:00pm FREE ADMISSION Over 50 the of region’s wedding specialists and retailers will be showcasing everything you need and more to plan your perfect wedding day. From bridal dresses to wedding cakes, florists to venue dressers and live wedding bands to wedding photographers. Everything you need for your perfect wedding day all under one roof. Catwalk shows, exclusive special offers, competitions and goody bag.
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THE TRIBUTE SHOW THU 15th OCT 7:30pm £20.00 | £18.00 conc The ultimate celebration of the iconic music from the classic movie. Dirty Dancing boasts a multi award-winning soundtrack and all the hits are here, superbly performed in this fast moving, slickly choreographed show. Please note this production is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage in the West End or on tour in the UK and worldwide.
‘All singing, all dancing, highly watchable entertainment.’ THE STAGE
WISHBONE ASH
UK PILGRIMAGE TOUR 2015 THU 15th OCT 8:00pm £20.50 | £18.50 conc Discover for yourself why the music of Wishbone Ash still endures after 45 years and why they still retain their reputation as one of the busiest bands in rock.
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AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCING
Classic tracks such as The King Will Come, Throw Down The Sword & Blowin’ Free are mixed with material from their back-catalogue of albums. Witness their distinctive, classic twin-guitar sound that influenced groups from Thin Lizzy to Iron Maiden. All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
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ROY ORBISON AND FRIENDS WITH BARRY STEELE FRI 16th OCT 7:30pm All Tickets £20.50
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Using original film footage, this celebration of The Big O’s musical legacy is quite simply unmissable as Barry Steele takes you on a musical journey in time from the early sun years right through to the late 80s and The Travelling Wilburys.
ALL STAR WRESTLING SAT 17th OCT 7:30pm £16.00 | £11.00 child | £49.00 family An explosive night of top action celebrating 45 years of Superslam Wrestling Live Events. A host of top American wrestling stars face the very best of homegrown talent and fan’s favourites in a two-hour extravaganza for all the family to enjoy.
Joining Barry on stage is the phenomenal Paul Molloy as a young Elvis and the mesmerising talent of Boogie Williams as Jerry Lee Lewis.
THU 22nd to SAT 24th OCT 7:30pm SAT MAT 2:30pm £23.00 / £18.00 / £15.00 £11.00 under 18s THU 7:30pm & SAT 2:30pm £21.00 / £16.00 / £13.00 (over 60s) This musical thriller, portraying the struggle between good and evil, is based on the famous Robert Louis Stevenson novel, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. With an evocative score from the multi award-winning composers Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse, we’re taken into the struggle of this devoted scientist and the impact on those who fall in love with him. A thrilling, fast-paced tale, laced with romance, intrigue and murder. Its music, right from the tolling bell which begins the overture, has mesmerised audiences the world over. The original Broadway production ran continuously for nearly 4 years, having clocked up over 1500 performances. This is an amateur production.
OCTOBER
FRI 23rd OCT 8:00pm £17.50 | £15.00 conc
Limehouse Lizzy enter their 21st year with their most explosive show and criticallyacclaimed line-up yet. The boys are back!
SUN 25th OCT 7:30pm £21.00 | £19.00 conc Join original Drifters member Roy G Hemmings in a celebration of 50 years of Motown and the sound of Philadephia, with hits by The Four Tops, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Jacksons, The Stylistics and many more with the thumping beat of the Motown & Philadelphia dream which will have you dancing in front of, as well as singing in your seat!
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Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world renowned solo artist) Gary Moore.
SOUNDS OF MOTOWN AND PHILADELPHIA
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LIMEHOUSE LIZZY
Please note: This is a standing gig.
SIRKIS / BIALAS
INTERNATIONAL QUARTET FRI 30th OCT 8:00pm £15.00 | £13.00 conc 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.
SAT 31st OCT 8:00pm £11.00 | £9.00 conc “A Masterclass of scary storytelling by a consummate actor. You could have heard a pin drop from the mesmerised listeners as the haunted tales unfolded.”
Warnings to the Curious: The Ghost Stories of M. R. James is an original one-man stage show based on some of the Edwardian era’s greatest ghost stories. Atmospheric and with flashes of macabre humour, this play is guaranteed to raise the goose-flesh and to make audiences fear that, after all... perhaps there ARE such things as ghosts... All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
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NOVEMBER
SUN 1st NOV 1:30pm & 4:00pm £14.50 £11.00 child | £46.00 family Come and join your ultimate arts and craft hero Mister Maker, for his first ever live theatre tour!
Packed full of arty adventures there’ll be a big ‘make’ to take part in, super songs to join in with, a fabulous supporting cast, and not forgetting, The Shapes!
Yes, you’ll be able to share the fun with Mister Maker’s colourful all-dancing friends Circle, Square, Rectangle and Triangle too! Mister Maker and The Shapes will also be joined by a team of all-singing, all-dancing friends!
Mini Makers, get ready to make some amazing arty creations and book your tickets today! MISTER MAKER ™ & © 2014 THE FOUNDATION
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AN EVENING WITH
LIVE NATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH MZA PRESENT
SUN 1st NOV 7:30pm £17.00 | £15.00 conc Special Offer £24.00 | £22.00 conc (ticket plus a copy of Alan Johnson’s latest book Please Mister Postman)
TUE 3rd NOV 7:30pm All Tickets £18.50 Age 14+
ALAN JOHNSON
Alan Johnson’s acclaimed memoir Please, Mister Postman paints a vivid picture of England during the Mod era of the 60s and 70s. Come and join Alan for an emotional, hilarious and unforgettable evening as he sheds light on the communities he grew up in and the conditions that eventually came to politicise him. Alan will be booksigning after the event.
JIMEÓIN - YEEHAA!
Jimeoin is internationally acclaimed as one of live comedy’s masters. Now the Irishman from Australia and star of TV’s Sunday Night at Palladium, Live at the Apollo and Royal Variety Performance musters his ever-evolving live show and the most famous eyebrows in comedy to Floral Pavilion Theatre to bring you an unforgettably hilarious evening of worldclass stand-up.
‘Brilliant... It gets no better than this... Hilarious!’ TIME OUT IMAGE: PHOTO BY JAMES PENLIDIS, DESIGN BY STEVE ULLATHORNE.
10th ANNIVERSARY STARRING GARETH GATES & MICHAEL COURTNEY THU 5th NOV 7:30pm £24.00 | £22.00 conc A 60s EVENING STARRING
THE MERSEYBEATS
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE IVY LEAGUE WED 4th NOV 7:30pm All Tickets £18.50 This annual charity night offers a fabulous evening of 60s nostalgia with The Merseybeats, fronted by original lead singers Tony Crane and Billy Kinsley as they continue to thrill audiences with their entertaining stage show. Joining them are The Ivy League. All proceeds from this show go to Relate Cheshire and Merseyside Registered Charity no: 1064180
Taking you on a whistle stop tour from the heart of London’s theatre land to the glitz of Broadway, MAD ABOUT THE MUSICALS is back!
NOVEMBER
MAD ABOUT THE MUSICALS
A host of your favourite numbers from the pen of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kander & Ebb, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Boubli & Schonberg, with brilliant vocals, incredible dancing, stunning costumes and West End musicians to bring you the very best show in town!
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FRI 6th NOV 7:30pm All tickets £19.50 Michael King and his fantastic collection of musicians take you on a journey through the musical career of this rock n roll legend. An exciting 2 hour show filled with Billy Fury’s greatest hits delivered live in true breathtaking Fury style. The whole show is further enhanced by fantastic audio and video effects plus various costume changes depicting the ever changing image and face of the Fury phenomenon. All prices £8 and over include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
LIVERPOOL MOZART ORCHESTRA
FEATURING CRAIG OGDEN SAT 7th NOV 7:30pm (Pre-concert talk 6:45pm) £16.00 | £14.50 conc | £5.00 students Under 16s FREE with an adult
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THE BILLY FURY YEARS
Conductor: Mark Heron Soloist: Craig Ogden - guitar Classic FM chart-topping international guitarist Craig Ogden joins the Liverpool Mozart Orchestra for a classical highlight in this year’s Guitar Festival. His interpretation of Villa-Lobos’ Guitar Concerto is the centrepiece in what promises to be a very popular concert. Book early to be sure of your seat!
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NOVEMBER THE REAL DEAL SUN 8th NOV 7:30pm All Tickets £21.00 A Rock n Roll super group featuring Mike Berry the acclaimed heir to Buddy Holly having frequently recorded with The Crickets. The band includes master guitarist, Bobby Cochran inspired by his uncle Eddie Cochran has played with Steppenwolf and legendary drummer, Billy Cobham. This concert will highlight the power of Rock n Roll. It really is the real deal!
WED 11th NOV 7:30pm £29.50 | £27.50 conc Featuring a timeless score from incredible composer Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake is a certified Russian classic, replete with evocative music and beautiful dance. This ballet has captured the imagination of many generations over the years and continues to attract audiences worldwide, full of mystery and romance. Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful woman he is instantly captivated - will his love prove strong enough to break the evil spell that she is under? With instantly recognizable music and a timeless story of good against evil, Swan Lake is the greatest of Romantic ballets. www.ballet-tickets.com
FOSTER AND ALLEN 40th ANNIVERSARY TOUR TUE 10th NOV 7:30pm £19.50 | £17.50 conc
Celebrating 40 years together Foster and Allen will be performing a string of their hits including Bunch of Thyme, Maggie, After All These Years, I Will Love You All My Life and Old Flames. They will also be playing some of their recent recordings like Gold & Silver Days, A Hug as well as songs from their new 40th Anniversary ‘Celebration’ CD due out in early Autumn.
NOVEMBER
THE BLUES BAND
35 YEARS AND BACK FOR MORE THU 12th NOV 7:30pm All Tickets £21.00 Many of The Blues Band’s 21st century fans weren’t even born when these five virtuosos, already music industry veterans, decided to fly in the face of musical fashion in 1979 and form a band ‘just to play the blues’.
SAT 14th NOV 7:30pm All Tickets £18.00 Gary Murphy’s Guitar Legends show returns to the Floral Pavilion as part of the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain. The show highlights many different guitar styles including rock, pop, jazz and country and has something for all ages. Performed by Gary Murphy, and his multi-talented band, the story is narrated by BBC Radio Merseyside’s Billy Butler who gives an insight into the lives of our best loved guitar heroes. The show will also feature special guests.
RICKY ROSS THE LYRIC BOOK LIVE UK TOUR 2015 SUN 15th NOV 8:00pm All Tickets £25.50
30 years of songs from Deacon Blue and Beyond
Distinctive appearance, big beard and a big bag (of hits) it could only be Roy Wood. What a great addition to the Guitar Festival with Roy Wood’s legendary Rock & Roll Band. Expect all the hits I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Flowers In The Rain, Blackberry Way, See My Baby Jive. Advanced tickets always recommended... All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
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Ricky formed Deacon Blue over 30 years ago and it is now 28 years since Deacon Blue released their debut album, Raintown. A string of best-sellers followed and a double-platinum compilation Our Town The Greatest Hits included Real Gone Kid, Fergus Sings the Blues, Dignity and Wages Day.
AND HIS BAND THU 19th NOV 7:30pm All Tickets £27.50
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In November 2015 Ricky Ross will embark on his most intimate UK tour yet performing songs from his extensive songwriting catalogue.
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No one could have predicted that, 35 years on, they’d still be dazzling audiences with their showmanship and virtuosity.
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NOVEMBER
SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL MON 16th to WED 18th NOV 7:00pm £10.00 | £7.00 conc Floral Pavilion is delighted to welcome the UK’s largest Youth Drama Festival to our stage. 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 your local schools in a wonderful evening of entertainment. Details of participating schools can be obtained from the Box Office nearer the time. Appropriate for all ages.
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RALPH MCTELL FRI 20th NOV 7:30pm All Tickets £21.00 Ralph McTell celebrates 50 years as a professional musician and this quintessential English singer-songwriter-guitarist is back on tour. Ralph’s shows feature beautifully crafted narrative songs combined with dexterous, finger-style guitar playing and evocative storytelling and will of course include the Ivor Novello award winning Streets of London. All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
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NILS LOFGREN
LIVE IN CONCERT WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST GREG VARLOTTA SAT 21st NOV 8:00pm £43.50 & £33.50 Legendary American songwriter, virtuoso guitarist and pianist, Nils Lofgren returns to the UK in November 2015. After touring with Bruce Springsteen as a long-time member of the E Street Band on both the 2012-13 Wrecking Ball tour and the 2014 High Hopes tour Nils Lofgren is back to perform his own legendary live show. Nils will be joined for an acoustic set by multi-instrumentalist Greg Varlotta.
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RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC SUN 22nd NOV 7:30pm £33.50 & £23.50
Following their sell-out show at last year’s Guitar Festival, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac return to present a spectacular stage production showcasing the music of the legendary rock supergroup Fleetwood Mac. Their show celebrates in meticulous notefor-note detail, all the classic hits from one of the most outstanding and enduring catalogues that made Fleetwood Mac the icons of the music industry they are today.
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CHRISTMAS MEMORIES TUE 24th NOV 2:00pm All Tickets £11.00 From the producers of There’ll Always Be An England, and When You’re Smiling comes a brand new Christmas matinee nostalgia show. This enchanting production is a truly wonderful mixture of all of your favourite Christmas songs and carols, stunning costumes, lots of good old fashioned festive fun, and a unique atmosphere that will warm your heart at the most wonderful time of the year.
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LAKIN MCCARTHY PRESENTS
RUBY WAX
SANE NEW WORLD THU 26th NOV 7:30pm £21.00 | £19.00 conc
Sane New World shows us how to rewire our thinking to find calm in a frenetic world and become the master, not the slave, of our own minds. She might not be sane herself but she does a pretty good imitation.
VOICES OF THE VALLEY
THE FRON MALE VOICE CHOIR STARRING WYNNE EVANS FRI 27th NOV 7:30pm All Tickets £16.00
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Ruby Wax is a much loved US born comedian, actor and writer based in the UK. This show is based on her critically acclaimed book about why we sabotage our sanity with our own thinking.
The Fron are one of the finest Male Voice Choirs in the UK. The captivating sound of fifty unadulterated male voices coming together to make extraordinary music. They have been moving people for the past 69 years with their balance of classical, sacred, and modern music including choral arrangements of pop classics. Carmarthen-born opera singer Wynne, regularly performs in Opera houses in the UK and around the world and regularly appears on radio and TV.
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MUCH LOVED PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
VIENNESE STRAUSS CHRISTMAS GALA SAT 28th NOV 7:30pm £20.00 | £18.00 conc Presented by Mark Langley.
WIRRAL UKULELE ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT FRI 27th NOV 7:30pm All Tickets £9.00
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A vintage Champagne of sparkling Strauss waltzes, Christmas music and songs from Vienna. The programme includes carol singing with all the audience and your favourite Christmas music: White Christmas, Jingle Bells, Silent Night, and many more.
The Wirral Ukulele Orchestra are Merseyside’s premier ukulele act. Having gone from church halls to St George’s Hall in less than two years, they play an eclectic mix of tunes from every decade in the last century, from Ragtime to Heavy Metal there’s truly something for everyone. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face and set your feet tapping!
THE KEN DODD HAPPINESS SHOW SUN 29th NOV 7:00pm All Tickets £22.00 Join Doddy and friends for a Christmas treat with his 7tpm (titters per minute) marathon comedy style. His Christmas shows always sell out so get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Jam butties and seat cushions at the ready!
F:RATED
COMEDY CLUB SUN 29th NOV 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 Comedy Club. November’s line up features Duncan Oakley, Nina Gilligan and Bobby Murdock. Compere: Dominic Woodward Contains strong language and adult references.
All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
WED 2nd & THU 3rd DEC 7:30pm All Tickets £11.00 Adults play children in Tim Firth’s touching Christmas comedy.
BY TIM FIRTH
Mizzis Horrocks’ class of seven year olds are preparing to perform to their proud mums and dads. Squabbles arise when Gabriel wants to play Mary, the Star grumbles he’s not a proper star like they have at NASA, Herod won’t stop waving to his mum and dad and the subversive Innkeeper is determined to liven up the traditional script.
DECEMBER
WALLASEY OPERATIC SOCIETY PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
And then the stick insect escapes...
Start your Festive Season with a laugh! This is an amateur production licensed by SAMUEL FRENCH Limited.
SUN 6th DEC 7:00pm £15.00 | £13.00 conc The Tommy Cooper Show features West End and Blood Brothers star Daniel Taylor as Tommy Cooper, in the knockout performance of the year. The show comes with a fabulous supporting cast, and all of your favourite jokes. Between the story, the gags and the magic, and Daniel’s incredible portrayal of showbusiness legend Tommy Cooper, this promises to be a very special show. Gareth Jones (formerly Gaz Top) stars as Miff Ferrie along with Sharon Byatt as Gwen Cooper. This production has the blessing of Tommy’s estate, and his daughter Vicky.
‘This is no mere impersonation. Taylor has nailed Cooper. He has brought him back to life’ Paul Levy FRINGE REVIEW EDINBURGH 2014
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DECEMBER CHRISTMAS WITH WIRRAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT!
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SUN 13th DEC 2:15pm & 5:30pm £11.00 | £9.00 conc | £5 child Wirral Symphony Orchestra returns with its Yuletide family concert to get your Christmas truly underway. Joined by the children’s voices of St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Bebington, and St Peter’s CE Primary School, Heswall, singing seasonal songs and traditional carols. Plus, they’ll be taking part in a performance of “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt”, based on the much-loved children’s story, with music by local composer Ian Stephens.
STRICTLY TEA DANCE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL MON 14th DEC 1:00pm £7.00 | £8.00 on the day
Put the Christmas shopping and present wrapping on hold, grab your dancing shoes and come along to the Blue Lounge for a festive afternoon Tea Dance. Always popular with a lovely relaxed feel.
All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
TOM SPENCE
AT CHRISTMAS WED 16th DEC 12:30pm All Tickets £11.00 Tom Spence is back by popular demand, bringing his very special afternoon Christmas Concert to the Floral Pavilion Blue Lounge.
BBC Radio Merseyside have championed Tom and he was recently a guest on Billy Butler’s afternoon show chatting about his career. Join Tom for an afternoon of Christmas Classics, Musical Theatre favourites and some exclusive tracks from his forthcoming album. www.tom-spence.com
A MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM EVERYONE AT THE FLORAL PAVILION
WED 20th to SUN 24th JAN 2016 7:30pm Arrive at 7:00pm for pre-dinner drinks FRI 22nd to SUN 24th JAN 2016 1:30pm Arrive at 1:00pm for pre-dinner drinks All tickets £44.50 including a 3-course meal Please advise any dietary requirements at time of booking.
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. 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!’ FRINGEREVIEW, EDINBURGH FRINGE
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JANUARY GERRY CROSS THE MERSEY FRI 22nd JAN 7:30pm £20.50 Join this musical journey through the life and times of one of our greatest 60s icons Gerry Marsden.
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Gerry and the Pacemakers topped the UK and US Charts for much of the 60s. From those early beginnings in Liverpool to the heady days of the 60s then up to the present, hear Gerry’s greatest hits mixed with stories, jokes and anecdotes.
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The INNOVATION 2016 tour builds on defining the evolution of the phenomenal story of The Drifters through its music from the past to the present. This impactful and hi-tech show (that’s full of surprises) brings many of the greatest hits
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Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, ALL STAR WRESTLING FRI 29th JAN 7:30pm £16.00 | £11.00 child | £49.00 family
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Superslam Wrestling returns to the Floral Pavilion with another star studded evening of top class wrestling action, bringing top names from major federations in Japan, USA and Canada to face the very best of British talent.
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Don’t miss this star studded event which hosts a special championship title bout for the Superslam Belt in a no holds barred LADDER match not to be missed.
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SAT 30th JAN 7:30pm
All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
Kissin’ In The Back Row, along with newer songs that have evolved through the first new recordings in over 30 years.
The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished to
read an advert in the local newspaper that a murder will take place that coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock. Unable to resist, the group gather at the house at the appointed time, when the lights go out and a gun is fired. Enter Miss Marple, who must unravel a complex series of relationships and events to solve the mystery of the killer...
Adapted for the stage by Leslie Darbon Starring Judy Cornwell as Miss Marple
To commemorate the 125th anniversary of Dame Agatha Christie’s birth, author of over 80 novels and short stories, writer of the longest running stage play, mastermind behind countless murders, creator of world-famous detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple and a career that saw her become the world’s best-selling novelist.
A GALA PERFORMANCE IS ANNOUNCED!
A Gala Performance is announced and will take place on Friday, October the thirtieth, at the Floral Pavilion Theatre - at six-thirty pm.
SPECIAL EVENT
For our part we are holding a special gala ‘birthday party’ on the Friday evening performance of Middle Ground Theatre’s A Murder Is Announced. Expect a truly Agatha Christie inspired evening, a welcome sherry, a slice of ‘delicious death’ birthday cake, ‘finished off’ by a champagne flute of ‘sparkling cyanide’.
Dress Code: think classic Agatha Christie, 1950s glamour with a devilish twist!
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Celebrate the festive season in style in the Floral Pavilion’s Blue Lounge, however small or large your group. A delicious three-course meal followed by a live stage show and dancing. Arrive at 7:00pm for a prompt 7:30pm dinner service. Carriages at midnight. 32
GROUP BOOKINGS Space is limited in these extremely popular events so don’t delay in reserving your table. Group bookings need to be confirmed by Tuesday 1st September and paid in full by Friday 2nd October. Tables numbers and location will be confirmed on the night of the event but all groups are guaranteed to be seated together. Email floralboxoffice@wirral.gov.uk to book or call our designated Group Bookings line 0151 666 0001. Please remember to state any dietary requirements at time of booking and our caterers will contact you nearer the time to confirm menu details.
TAKE ON TAKE THAT
MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE
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ROBERT ALEXANDER GILES FRI 18th DEC £34.00 Widely renowned as the no.1 MJ sound alike, Robert Alexander Giles performs his complete show 100 per cent live, delivering Michael Jackson’s distinctive voice and memorable dance moves in a charismatic and captivating performance. Add a LIVE band and you’re guaranteed a “THRILLER” of a night!
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SAT 12th DEC £34.00 Relight your Fire this Christmas with one of UK’s leading tributes to the greatest British boy band of our generation. All the biggest hits and iconic dance routines are there in typical Take That dress wear, from every era of the band’s ascent to world domination, performed especially for you!
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FRI 11th DEC £34.00 A guaranteed floor filler! Abba Forever is recognized as one of the best recreations of Abba live in concert. The wonderful lyrics and harmonies penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung beautifully & are reproduced ‘live on stage’ by the performers themselves. Get your platforms ready!
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KIDD KREOLE ELVIS TRIBUTE SAT 19th DEC £34.00 Elvis Tribute Kidd Kreole, ensures that people aren’t sat in their seats! Kidd believes in a professional and courteous approach to his performance, but prides himself on making sure that all his audiences are completely engaged and have a fun time.
Prices include a £1.00 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.
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STILL TO COME THIS SEASON...
WIRRAL FESTIVAL OF FIRSTS
POLAR BEAR
SUN 5th JUL 7:30pm | All tickets £14.50 LIVE NATION & KENNEDY STREET PRESENT
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH JUSTIN HAYWARD WED 8th JUL 7:30pm | All tickets £36.00
DANCING QUEEN THE CONCERT SAT 18th JUL 7:30pm | £19.50 | £18.00 conc
WHEN YOU’RE SMILING WED 22nd JUL 2:30pm | All tickets £11.00
SOLID GOLD ‘70s SAT 1st AUG 8:00pm | £24.50 | £22.50 conc
ROOM ON THE BROOM BY JULIA DONALDSON & AXEL SCHEFFLER SUN 2nd & MON 3rd AUG SUN 1:30pm & 4:30pm MON 10:30am & 1:30pm £12.00 | £8.00 schools & nurseries VESBIM PRESENTS PINK FLOYD’S
THE WALL - LIVE
FRI 7th & SAT 8th AUG 7:00pm | All tickets £17.50
VICTOR MICHAEL IN CONCERT SAT 15th AUG 7:30pm | £17.00 front stalls | £16.00 rear stalls
BOB PAISLEY RELUCTANT GENIUS FRI 21st AUG 7:30pm | £16.00 | £13.00 conc
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MON 14th SEP 1:00pm | MON 19th OCT 1:00pm £5.00 advance | £6.00 on the day CHRISTMAS SPECIAL MON 14th DEC 1:00pm £7.00 advance | £8.00 on the day
CHORAL PAVILION CHOIR
REGULAR EVENTS
FLORAL TEA DANCE
REHEARSALS EVERY TUE DURING TERM TIME 1:00pm - 3:00pm | £3.00
Please check our website for future joining days.
UMMER PERFORMANCE TUE - FRI & SUN 12:30pm
FREE Catchy 60s Tunes sung a cappella. PLAZA / PANORAMIC LOUNGE Music, Great Harmonies, Good Friends!
ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS FAIR SAT 17th OCT 10:00am to 4:00pm SAT 5th DEC 10:00am to 4:00pm £2.00 (Children FREE)
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SAT 12th SEP 11:00am to 4:00pm SAT 10th OCT 11:00am to 4:00pm SAT 7th NOV 11:00am to 4:00pm SAT 12th DEC 11:00am to 4:00pm SAT 16th JAN 11:00am to 4:00pm
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FREE PERFORMANCE
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Floral Pavilion Blue Lounge. MUSIC @ THE PLAZA Tues 23rd July 2013, 1:00pm.
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FUTURE HIGHLIGHTS ON SALE NOW
SJM CONCERTS BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE AGENCY GROUP & ROAR GLOBAL PRESENT
COLLABRO
‘ACT TWO’ TOUR MON 22nd FEB 2016 DOORS 7:00pm £20.50 | £30.50 | £40.50 VIP PACKAGE AVAILABLE
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CONFERENCE HIRE
WEDDINGS & PRIVATE HIRE
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.
Contact the conference team 0151 606 2965 floralconferences@wirral.gov.uk
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
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FIND US
RAIL From Liverpool Lime Street or Chester
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• Take the Wirral Line (underground) to New Brighton Station.
KINGSWAY TUNNEL
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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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• Upon exiting New Brighton Station, turn left along Atherton Street, walking downhill towards the promenade.
• The Floral Pavilion is on the right on Marine Promenade, opposite the walkway, which leads to the entrance to Fort Perch Rock.
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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 Sir Thomas Street: 432 & 433.
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For more information on Bus or Rail travel visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or 0151 236 7676
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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.
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• 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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Enjoy the perfect start to the perfect evening with panoramic views of Liverpool Bay as you fine dine pre-show. Sit back, relax, have a great evening and leave the drama to us. 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
OPEN: MON to SUN from 10:00am 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. 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. Dogs are welcome all day in the Lower floor only. Please keep any dogs on a lead at all times when in the building.
FREE WIFI REGULAR OFFERS
CAFÉ & BAR
FLORAL CAFÉ
SOUP & A SANDWICH
£4.95 COFFEE & CAKE
£3.95
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.
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VENUE ACCESSIBILITY
ENTRANCE: automatic Entrance doors directly from the promenade. LIFT: Lift to all levels including the Conference Centre and Auditorium. PARKING: Parking opposite the Theatre as well as designated accessible parking spaces near the entrance. TOILETS: Accessible toilets are located in the Foyer and on the Plaza levels with a family friendly cubicle in both the male and female toilets. HEARING LOOP: In the Auditorium. Please ask at the Cloakroom for a headset upon arrival. ASSISTANCE DOGS: welcome in all areas. If possible please advise Box Office at time of booking tickets. LARGE PRINT WHAT’S ON GUIDE: available from Box Office.
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WHEELCHAIR SPACES: a number of spaces available at every performance. Please speak to Box Office at time of booking.
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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 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. TICKET FEES £1 per ticket unless otherwise stated. Fee capped at 8 tickets. Payable at Box Office, Online or Telephone sales and on all payment types.
DISCOUNTS & CONCESSIONS 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.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
GROUP BOOKINGS
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.
Group bookings for more than 20 people are available through our dedicated phone line 0151 666 0001 and email floralboxoffice@wirral.gov.uk
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. See our website for full T&Cs.
BOOKING INFORMATION
BOX OFFICE
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.
All information is correct at time of going to press.
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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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