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FEBRUARY
Lipstick on Your Collar
Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. From the birth of Rock n Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, the show is packed with over forty hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Ronettes, Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black and many more.
Highfield Priory School presents Peter Pan
Telling the story through drama, music and dance, this promises to be a magical evening of entertainment as Highfield’s talented young children (from the age of 4 – 11) take to the Charter Theatre stage!
Sat 2 Feb at 7.30pm Tickets £24
Wed 6 Feb at 6.30pm Tickets £9, Children £5.50 Family ticket £25
The Circus of Horrors
Chinese New Year
Featuring unbelievable sword swallowers, a hairculian woman swinging around the auditorium from her hair, demon dwarfs, a strong man, knife throwing, whirlwind acrobats, flaming limbo, sinister aerialists, cross & long bow wielding divas, twisted contortion and lots more in this rock & roller coaster of a show that is celebrating 24 years on the road. All performed to a live rock soundscape.
Mon 11 Feb at 7.30pm Tickets £20, £24, £28 Concs £3 OFF Top Price only
Join us for an exciting Chinese New Year celebration with the Shanghai Theatre Academy, a university of performing arts based in Shanghai, China. Come and enjoy a fantastic programme of Chinese culture, including traditional dance, unique Chinese puppetry and the sound of Chinese traditional musical instruments.
Tue 12 Feb at 12pm Tickets £11, Concs £3 OFF
FM
FM formed in 1984 and quickly hit the road touring with the likes of Meat Loaf, Tina Turner, Foreigner, Gary Moore, Status Quo and the white-hot Bon Jovi on their “Slippery When Wet” tour. For the next 12 years FM consolidated their position at the forefront of British melodic rock and come to Preston this February with a wealth of classic songs and some newer material too.
Fri 8 Feb, Doors 7pm Tickets £22
Spirit of the Dance
Now celebrating its 20th Anniversary and winner of 9 Global awards, this breathtaking show has been seen by more than 30 million people around the globe. The world acclaimed Irish dancers deliver the powerful rhythms of Irish Dance combined with the passionate Latino rhythms of Tango, Flamenco and Red-Hot Salsa.
Thu 14 Feb at 7.30pm Tickets £29
The King is Back.
Ben Portsmouth -The World’s Number One Elvis Tribute Artist. Internationally renowned as one, if not The Best Elvis Tribute in the world today, Ben will bring his unique style and charisma and will show audiences why he is regarded as the best in the business.
Sun 10 Feb at 8pm Tickets £31.50, £35.50
The Pigeon Detectives & special guests The Pigeon Detectives are a five piece indie rock band from Rothwell, Leeds with influences such as The Beatles, The Kinks and The Velvet Underground. Pigeon Detectives, who formed in 2002, found acclaim among DJs and the musical press when they performed at 2006 Reading and Leeds festivals, being tagged as the “band most likely to leap to the main stage in 2007”.
Sat 16 Feb, Doors 7.30pm Tickets £22, £24 on the door
MARCH
Coral Players Championship
Featuring the leading 16 players on the 2018/19 season one year ranking list. Ronnie O’Sullivan won the title last season, beating Shaun Murphy in the final. Also in the field were the likes of Mark Selby, Judd Trump, John Higgins and Mark Williams. With extensive live television coverage from ITV4, the tournament offers a top prize of £125,000 from a total prize fund of £375,000
Mon 4 - Sun 10 Mar, Various times Tickets £15 - £55 NB: Tickets available through www.worldsnooker.com/tickets
Family Music Day
A fun filled, interactive afternoon of musical activities and an exciting concert. Discover different instruments in our instrument workshops and listen to the full orchestra play some exhilarating music.
Sun 17 Mar, Concert at 2pm
Workshops £4: Strings 11.30am, Brass 11.30am & 12.30pm, Woodwind 12.30pm. FREE Instrument ‘Petting Zoo’ 12.45pm-1.45pm
Tickets £7.70, Concs £2.20 OFF, Family Ticket £21
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The Chicago Blues Brothers - Motown Mission The Chicago Blues Brothers are heading for Detroit to take on some of the biggest and most loved Motown anthems along with all the Blue Brothers classics you know and love. With hit’s from Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Sam and Dave, James Brown, The Temptations. The Four Tops, Jackson 5 and the Supremes.
Sat 2 Mar at 7.30pm Tickets £26, U14s £10
Lee Scratch Perry
From his early days in the 1960’s as a singer and engineer for Coxsone Dodd’s Studio One in Kingston, through his production of the seminal Wailers’ classics African Herbsman and Soul Revolution, Perry’s innovative style marks him as one of reggae’s original treasures. Lee is also perhaps the only 80 + year old that can dance on one leg for 1 hour straight!
Wed 20 Mar, Doors at 7.30pm Tickets £22, £24 on the door
Dr John Cooper Clarke - The Luckiest Guy Alive Tour The Luckiest Guy Alive Tour debuts the first new book of poetry from the esteemed Dr in several decades; The Luckiest Guy Alive. His new work is a brilliant collection of poetry influenced by our modern era. From the ‘Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman’ to a hymn on the seductive properties of the humble pie, The Luckiest Guy Alive Tour will have it all.
Tue 12 Mar at 7.30pm Tickets £24.50 & £31.50
Arrival - The Hits of Abba
On the 45th anniversary of their legendary Eurovision win, come and join us to celebrate the music of one of the biggest selling and most iconic bands of all time. The high-energy production features ABBA’s best loved hits including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Super Trouper’, ‘Voulez Vous’, and of course ‘Waterloo’, plus many more!
Sat 16 Mar at 7.30pm Tickets £24.50, Concs £1 OFF
Remembering the Movies - Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara
Sing-a-long-a The Greatest Showman
Fall in love all over again with the classic movie songs and dance routines, as Strictly Come Dancing’s favourite couple celebrate the history of the movies with dazzling choreography, imaginative sets, spectacular backdrops, huge multimedia LED screen and supported by an incredible cast of live singers and dancers it will guarantee to have you…remembering the movies.
Experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible - with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud and proud as you want. Our live host will teach everyone a unique set of dance moves, show you how to use our interactive prop bags, and also get you to practice your cheers, your boos and even a few wolf whistles. Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show.
Fri 22 Mar at 3pm & 7.30pm Tickets £27 - £44.50 Meet and Greet ticket £102
Sat 23 Mar at 2.30pm & 7pm Tickets £18.50, Child £15, Family ticket £54
The Smyths
The Drifters
Blackeyed Theatre in association with New Theatre Royal Portsmouth and South Hill Park Arts Centre presents
Sherlock Holmes - The Sign of Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Adapted for the Stage by Nick Lane
Let Me Entertain You - The Robbie Williams Story
Be captivated by the world of our greatest pop star Robbie Williams in this full stage production, celebrating the music of our UK born icon with huge stage sets, a host of talented musicians, state of the art video and that hint of Robbie magic from the greatest tribute JK.
Sat 16 Feb at 7.30pm Tickets £26.50, Concs £2 OFF
DNA - Mindreaders We Know What You’re Thinking
Following their astounding appearances on the eleventh series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2017, mind reading duo DNA bring their brand new show to Preston. This brand new show features world exclusive, never before seen material that is being showcased for the very first time!
Thu 21 Feb, Doors 7pm Tickets £16.50
80’s Live
Step back into the 80’s with 80’s Live! Featuring Toyah (It’s a Mystery, I Want to Break Free), Tight Fit (The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Fantasy Island), Brother Beyond ( The Harder I Try, He Ain’t No Competition), Hazell Dean (Searching, Who’s Leaving Who), Owen Paul (My Favourite Waste, Pleased to Meet You) of time, Dene Michael’s Black Lace (Agadoo, Superman) – all live on stage!
Afternoon Tea Dance
Join us for a wonderful afternoon with live music provided by our organist Chris Hopkins (Direct from the Blackpool Tower Ballroom). Featuring mixed ballroom and sequence dancing. Ticket includes a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit.
Tue 26 Feb at 2pm Tickets £5.50
Sat 23 Feb at 7.30pm Tickets £27
GENERAL INFORMATION... BOX OFFICE Guild Hall and Charter Theatre Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1HT IN PERSON Box Office, ground floor Monday to Saturday 9am – 6pm TELEPHONE BOOKINGS / RESERVATIONS 01772 80 44 44 Monday to Saturday, 9am – 6pm ONLINE BOOKING Book online at www.prestonguildhall.com BOOKING FEE In line with legislation, all prices shown in this brochure are inclusive of a booking fee, up to a maximum of £2 per ticket. Tickets can be posted to your address for an additional 95p. PAYMENT METHODS Cash, Mastercard, Visa, Delta and Maestro. Cheques will only be accepted for group bookings (payable To Preston Guild Hall Ltd) and must be covered by a guarantee card, with the card
details written on the reverse, along with the address of the card holder and card expiry date. EXCHANGES AND REFUNDS Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the event of a cancellation the face value of the tickets will be refunded only. CHILDREN Babes in arms (children under 2 years of age) shall be admitted free of charge to those shows they may attend (children’s shows and pantomimes only) unless there is a pre-school price. Children (ages 2 to 15 inclusive) shall require their own ticket which shall be at full ticket price if no child concessions are available at the time of purchase. Children aged 16 or under will not be allowed entry to the event unless they are supervised (for the duration of the event) by a parent or guardian. Supervision of such children shall be by not less than 1 adult per 10 children. The management will require parents/supervisors to remove children if, in their opinion, they are causing a disturbance. Some events are 18+. PARKING The car park above the central bus station provides direct pedestrian access to the venues. Postcode PR1 1YT.
Crammed full of adventure, romance, comedy and of course one or two rather brilliant deductions, The Sign of Four is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s epic second Sherlock Holmes tale, a breathtaking yarn brought to life in this spectacular new stage adaptation. When Mary Morstan arrives at 221B, Baker Street to request help with the mystery of her missing father, Holmes takes the case and together with his companion Dr Watson enters a murky world of deception and trickery, unravelling a complex plot involving murder, corruption and stolen jewels. Don’t miss Blackeyed Theatre’s stunning world premiere. Original live music, stylish theatricality and magical story-telling combine for an unforgettable theatrical experience. The game’s afoot!
SEATING PLANS... MAILING LIST Join our mailing list to receive a copy of each new issue of this brochure posted to your home or an e-alert to your email address informing you that the new brochure is now available on-line. To join our mailing list please contact box office on 01772 80 44 44 or email marketing@prestonguildhall.co.uk LATECOMERS Please arrive in time to take your seat promptly as latecomers may be asked to wait until a suitable break in the performance. PROGRAMMING Extra events may be arranged after publication of this brochure. For up-to-date product and promotions listings please contact the Box Office, see the local press or visit our website at www.prestonguildhall.com. CUSTOMERS WITH DISABILITIES We strive to offer equal access for all. Should you have particular requirements please discuss with the Box Office when making your booking and we will endeavour to assist.
EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL Wheelchair spaces available Lift access to all areas of the venue including Box Office, toilets and bars Assistance dogs welcome in all areas Sign language interpreted performances offered on selected shows. For further information or assistance please ring the Box Office. The information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to press. The Guild Hall and Charter Theatre reserves the right to alter the advertised programme or facilities. All discounts are subject to availability and only one discount applies per ticket unless otherwise specified.
Wed 27 - Thu 28 Mar 7.30pm Wed, 7.30pm & 1.30pm Thu Tickets £20, Concs £2 OFF, School groups £10.50
The Smiths 35 – A celebration of the debut LP + hits and more. Focusing on the sound and spirit of The Smiths live, the band have performed over 500 shows both throughout the UK and overseas including major festivals such as Glastonbury. The best way to see and experience the music of a band no longer with us.
Sat 30 Mar, Doors 7pm Tickets £15.50
The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing their classic hits from the last six decades. The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Of Fame, performed for the President and named in Rolling Stone Magazine’s 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time
Sat 30 Mar at 7.30pm Tickets £28
APRIL
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Charlie Landsborough
In 2019, Charlie Landsborough plans to retire from touring to concentrate on writing and recording music. Before his retirement Charlie will be embarking on an extended tour of Britain. Known as the UK’s premier country music singer, country music is only one part of his live shows. Charlie’s gigs are a night of beautiful ballads, folk, blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, gospel and anthems.
Wed 3 Apr at 7.30pm Tickets £26
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The Rolling Stones Story
All these classic hits, The Rolling Stones Story is a high energy concert celebrating the music of the World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band. Let’s Spend The Night Together in the company of Mick and the boys and experience a truly authentic Rolling Stones spectacle; complete with an awesome production, the finest musicians and the world’s No. 1 Mick Jagger lookalike in Paul Ashworth.
Sat 6 Apr at 7.30pm Tickets £26
Tom Gates Live On Stage
Francis Rossi: I Talk Too Much
Legendary Status Quo lead singer Francis Rossi will share the extraordinary secrets of his 50-plus years in rock’n’roll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening. Expect laughter, revelations, tales involving some of the giants of music, exclusive video clips, snatches of classic tunes and a great night out.
Sun 7 Apr at 7.30pm Tickets £27, VIP £34.50
Livewire AC/DC
The unique six-man tribute to rock music’s greatest band AC/DC, complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and over two hours of High Voltage Rock ‘n’ Roll. The AC/DC story is over forty years in the making, with two specific eras which are both covered.
Fri 12 Apr, Doors at 7pm Tickets £16.50
Tom’s doing everything possible to stay out of trouble but somehow he’s got THREE sad faces on the school achievement chart! And getting another sad face means Mr Fullerman won’t let him go on the SCHOOL TRIP! Moany Marcus Meldrew is making things worse and now Tom’s annoyed his grumpy sister Delia. EVEN Amy Porter (who’s smart) won’t talk to him! Can his best friend Derek help? Will Rooster the dog stop eating his homework? Will his grandparents the Fossils ever make something he can actually EAT? From the award-winning producers of Horrible Histories and Gangsta Granny comes the world premiere of TOM GATES in an exciting and hilarious adventure that sends Tom’s world spinning! Don’t miss Liz Pichon’s fantastic characters as they come to life in this brand new story for the stage!
Wed 10 - Sun 14 Apr (Wed - Sat 7pm, Thu - Sat 2pm, 11am & 3pm Sun) Tickets from £17.50, Child from £13.50, Family ticket from £58 Groups of 10+ Buy 10 get the 11th FREE Schools £12 per child with 1 FREE teacher per 10 children Based on the bestselling books written and illustrated by Liz Pichon. © All rights reserved.
DIARY
MARCH 16
White Collar Events
FEBRUARY
17
Family Music Day
2
Lipstick on Your Collar
20
Lee Scratch Perry
6
Highfield Priory’s Peter Pan
22
Remembering the Movies
8
FM
23
MMA
9
Kidz4Kidz
10
The King is Back
23
Sing-a-long-a The Greatest Showman
11
The Circus of Horror
25
Preston Gotta dance
12
Chinese New Year
13
Dance Diva
14
Spirit of the Dance
16
The Pigeon Detectives
16
Let Me Entertain You
17
Showtime - Carlova Dance
21
DNA Mindreaders
23
80’s Live
26
Afternoon Tea Dance
28
W.R.I.S.T
27-28 Sherlock Holmes 30
The Smyths
30
The Drifters
31
Peatbog Fairies
APRIL 3
Charlie Landsborough
6
The Rolling Stones Story
7
Francis Rossi
10-14
Tom Gates Live on Stage
MARCH
12
Livewire AC/DC
4-10
Coral Players Championship
13
Evil Blizzard
2
The Chicago Blues Brothers
15
The Ladyboys of Bangkok
12
Dr John Cooper Clarke
19
UB40
15
Bongo’s Bingo
30
Wet, Wet, Wet
16
Arrival
30
Afternoon Tea Dance
FEB-APR 2019
ALSO BOOKING...
SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHT
ELO AGAIN
CHRIS NORMAN
WALK RIGHT BACK
SAT 18 MAY
THU 16 MAY
Evil Blizzard
Some of the best underground alternative rock & punk to grace the stage! Featuring Evil Blizzard, Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Strange Bones, Part Chimp, Fighting. Plus more to be confirmed!
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Sat 13 Apr, Doors 6pm Tickets £12 - £22
The Ladyboys of Bangkok - The Greatest Showgirls Tour
The UK’s biggest cabaret show seen by over 3,000,000 people, cheekier, funnier and as spectacular as ever. Laugh and sing your heart out with hundreds of friends you’ve yet to meet! Featuring 16 of the world’s most beautiful showgirls......Who just happen to be men!!!! (Oh, and a grumpy dwarf from Oldham!)
Mon 15 Apr at 7.30pm Tickets £26, Concs £2 OFF
UB40 - 40th Anniversary Tour
Featuring UB40’s five founding members Robin Campbell, Brian Travers, Jimmy Brown, Earl Falconer and Norman Hassan, and long-time members Duncan Campbell, Martin Meredith, Lawrence Parry and Tony Mullings, fans can expect to hear ‘Food For Thought’, ‘One In Ten’, ‘Kingston Town’, ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love With You’ and ‘Red, Red Wine’, amongst others.
Fri 19 Apr at 7.30pm Tickets £39.50 & £44.50
STEWART FRANCIS
PSYCHIC SALLY FRI 24 MAY
THU 23 MAY
Wet, Wet, Wet
Wet Wet Wet are Graeme Clark, Tommy Cunningham, Neil Mitchell and Kevin Simm. The band are one of the most successful groups in British pop history with an amazing back catalogue of songs including three No.1’s – ‘Help From My Friends’; ‘Goodnight Girl’; and ‘Love Is All Around’.
Tue 30 Apr at 7.30pm Tickets £27, Limited Sound Check Experience tickets an additional £55
SUN 26 MAY
SUN 2 JUNE
THE GRAND MASTERS CLOUDBUSTING: OF DARTS 2019 KATE BUSH FRI 21 JUNE
SAT 27 JULY
ALSO AT PRESTON GUILD HALL... FROM THE JAM SUN 25 AUG
BOYZLIFE FRI 13 SEPT
RESPECT
THU 10 OCT
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES SAT 12 OCT
A VISION OF ELVIS FRI 18 OCT
NEARLY DAN SAT 9 NOV
THE GIN & RUM FESTIVAL FRI 15-SAT 16 NOV
COUNT ARTHUR STRONG FRI 15 NOV
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