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Booking information Crosby Civic Hall Box Office opening hours:
Monday: 10am - 6pm Tuesday: 10am - 5pm Wednesday: 10am - 6pm Thursday: CLOSED (Except for Performances) Friday: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 10am - 1pm Sunday: CLOSED (Except for Performances) Bank Holidays: CLOSED Tickets are also available from the Southport Tourist Information Centre on 01704 540011 Opening hours: 10:15am til 3.45pm Monday to Sunday
ONLINE
www.seftonarts.co.uk From April 2010 there is no longer a booking fee for internet bookings. Sefton Arts venues are now ticketless for online bookers. Please print the email confirmation (as your ticket and proof of purchase) and bring it with you to the event.
BY PHONE
0151 928 1919 01704 540011 (ÂŁ2 per transaction booking fee applies)
IN PERSON
There are no booking fees for over the counter sales.
RESERVATIONS
We no longer reserve tickets for Sefton Arts promoted events.
Refunds
Tickets can not be refunded or returned for Sefton Arts promoted events.
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EXCHANGES
Tickets will only be exchanged up to 48 hours before an event and must be handed into the Box Office in advance of any exchange taking place. This is applicable to Sefton Arts promoted events only.
Offers
Tickets for events must be bought together at the same time for offers to apply.
CONCESSIONS
Apply to senior citizens, full time students, registered unemployed, carers and children under 16. Please bring proof of status.
GROUP BOOKING DISCOUNT
Bookings of 10 or more tickets (at the same time) will receive an extra ticket free. This is applicable to Sefton Arts promoted events only.
PLEASE NOTE
Details were correct at the time of printing, however, Sefton Arts reserves the right to amend the programme due to unforeseen circumstances. Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.
ACCESS
Sefton Council is striving to improve disabled access to all of its facilities. Limited wheelchair spaces are available, advanced booking is strongly advised. Please inform Box Office of your requirements when booking. The Fire Authority recommends that wheelchair patrons should remain in their wheelchairs throughout the performance, transfer to ordinary seating is not recommended. Each wheelchair patron should be accompanied by an able-bodied person, who will be expected to assist should an evacuation become necessary.
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From April 2010 we will not be charging a booking fee for Sefton Arts promoted events online. So make more of your money and time and book online!
Look out for this logo on events that are suitable for families. You’ll spot it throughout Merseyside where special attention has been given to your family needs. For more great family friendly events and activities, go to www.familyfriendlymerseyside.org.uk The Play Up logo indicates a children’s event especially for the ages of 2 upwards. These events are great for all the family and have been chosen due to the quality of the storytelling. The Sefton Celebrates Writing logo indicates that the event is part of the all year round programme of arts activities that focus on writing, reading and literature.
Contents
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Booking information
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Diary of events
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Tea dances
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Craft & collectors fairs
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Young performers
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Crosby Civic Hall events programme Botanic Gardens Museum programme
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The Atkinson Art Gallery
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Crosby Civic Hall Exhibition
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Creative Alternatives
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Coming soon
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s.a.c youtheatre
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Workshops in Sefton
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Sefton Celebrates Writing Festival
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How to find us
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DIARYMAY-AUG2010
May 2010 Saturday 1
July 2010 THE LAND OF OZ
Sunday 2 Monday 3 Wednesday 5 Sunday 9 Thursday 13
MAGGIE BELL TEA DANCE NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL DANCE 2010 THE FAME GAME
Friday 14
TALENT NIGHT IMAGINE THAT STARS OF THE FUTURE
Saturday 15 Tuesday 18 Friday 21
Friday 28
SHOWBIZ EXTRAVAGANZA 2010
Saturday 29
PINOCCHIO
Thursday 27
June 2010 Thursday 3
Saturday 5 Tuesday 8 Wednesday 9 Friday 11 Saturday 12 Saturday 19 Tuesday 22 Thursday 24 Saturday 26
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Saturday 3
movie magic
Sunday 4
gypsy, picnic in the park
Wednesday 7
tea dance
Friday 9
concert by students of julie ann carr
Thursday 15 Friday 16 Saturday 17
boogie wonderland
Sunday 18 Saturday 31
killer - the jerry lee lewis story
August 2010 STEP INTO THE SEASONS
Friday 4
Friday 2
The show Tea dance THE Lancashire hotpots THE SNOW QUEEN midlife crisis charity concert it’s a dream cara dillon summer festival of the mind, body & spirit
Monday 2 to Friday 6 Monday 9 to Friday 13 Friday 6 Friday 13 Saturday 14 Wednesday 18 Friday 20 Saturday 21
Saturday 21 Saturday 28
Summer school summer school performance PIG tea dance an evening with joe power wind in the willows how the koala learnt to hug los pacaminos
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TEA DANCE
(Wednesdays) 5 May, 9 June, 7 July & 18 August 1pm - 4pm Tickets: £1.50 (including tea, coffee & biscuits) Enjoy Latin, Ballroom and Popular sequence whilst being entertained by Dave and his music.
CRAFT & COLLECTORS FAIRS
(Tuesdays) 12 October, 2 November & 7 December 10am - 4pm From jams to jewellery to collectable albums and antiques, Crosby Craft & Collectors Fairs have it all. Come along and have a look round up to 50 stalls of merchandise. If you would like to book a table please call the Box Office on 0151 928 1919. 1 Table
£15
2 Tables
£13 each
ABD Entertainment Ltd
YOUNG PERFORMERS Saturday mornings: 10.00am - 12.00pm (7 - 18 years)
£7 per session
Anne Dalton, writer and composer of award-winning musical ‘Her Benny’ and winner of the International Quest for New Musicals and the Whitbread Theatre Personality Award is inviting new youngsters to join her Saturday morning Young Performers group. Sessions involve performance skills including: acting, singing and dancing, with the emphasis on stagecraft, personal development, teamwork and enjoyment. Each year ABD Young Performers stage successful quality shows, professionally produced, in which all youngsters participate. For more information call 01704 880607.
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MAY Planet Workshop & Little Stars present
Gemini Productions present
Saturday 1 May, 7.30pm & Sunday 2 May, 3pm Tickets: £5 Primary aged children from 4 to 11 years perform a cabaret style show with drama, dance and music based on the theme of “Oz”.
Friday 21 May, 7pm Tickets: £7 A showcase of the Gemini performers including spectacular song and dance performances.
THE LAND OF OZ
Crosby School of Dance present
NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL DANCE 2010
Sunday 9 May, 2pm & 7pm Tickets: £8 (£5 concessions) Planet Workshop present
THE FAME GAME
Thursday 13 & Friday 14 May, 7.30pm Tickets: £6.50 (£5.50 concessions) Youth theatre production, a musical comedy about reality TV talent shows. Planet Workshop present
TALENT NIGHT
Merseyside Dance & Drama Centre present
SHOWBIZ EXTRAVAGANZA 2010
Thursday 27 & Friday 28 May, 7.30pm Tickets: £10 Students from the college present an evening of dance, drama and song.
May 2010 Saturday 1 Sunday 2 Monday 3 Wednesday 5 Sunday 9
Saturday 15 May, 7.30pm Tickets: £6.50 (£5.50 concessions) Talent competition and showcase of Planet Workshop members from 7 to 21 years of age.
Thursday 13
IMAGINE THAT
Friday 21
Tuesday 18 May, 7.30pm Tickets: £7 A fun filled charity dance show for the Alder Hey Imagine Appeal. (Registered charity no: 1105610)
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STARS OF THE FUTURE
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THE LAND OF OZ MAGGIE BELL TEA DANCE NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL DANCE 2010 THE FAME GAME TALENT NIGHT IMAGINE THAT STARS OF THE FUTURE
Friday 28
SHOWBIZ EXTRAVAGANZA 2010
Saturday 29
PINOCCHIO
Thursday 27
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MAY AUG 2010 Monday 3 May, 8pm Bank Holiday Blues Special featuring:
MAGGIE BELL
DAVE KELLY & THE BRITISH BLUES QUARTET Tickets: £15 (£13 concessions)
Maggie Bell (Stone the Crows) and Dave Kelly (The Blues Band) team up with Zoot Money (keyboards/ vocals), Colin Hodgkinson (bass/vocals), Miller Anderson (guitar/vocals) and Colin Allen (drums) - a great band with big reputations and fabulous voices. A review of soul and blues classics with some thumping rock ‘n’ roll thrown in; the good times certainly will roll! www.gtamusic.co.uk Indefinite articles present
PINOCCHIO
Saturday 29 May, 10.30am & 1.30pm Tickets: £5.50
Award winning Indefinite Articles are at the forefront of the new wave of British puppetry and its members have worked with the RSC Improbable Theatre and the Mighty Boosh.
Photo: Adam Crossthwaite
Puppetry, shadows, illusion and especially composed music combine to create a show with something for all ages; it’s inventive, visually and verbally witty with a big heart. An element of improvisation makes each performance unique to its audience.
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4+
“Wonderful work that celebrates the possibilities of theatre.” - The Guardian www.scamptheatre.com
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JUNE Knowsley School of Dance present
STEP INTO THE SEASONS
Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 June, 7.15pm Tickets: £6 (Thursday & Friday) £7 (Saturday) Pupils dance through the four seasons. Stephen Williams presents
THE SHOW
Tuesday 8 June, 7pm Tickets: £10 (£8 concessions) Suitable for 12 years and over Join the celebration, and see some of Britain’s BEST variety performers! www.comedywithatwist.co.uk
MIDLIFE CRISIS charity concert
Saturday 19 June, 7.30pm Tickets: £6 ABD Productions present
IT’S A DREAM
Tuesday 22 June, 7pm Tickets: TBC Escape into fantasy with this lively show, based on a Midsummer Nights Dream. Moonstone present
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE MIND, BODY & SPIRIT
Saturday 26 June, 10.30am - 5pm Tickets: £3 (pay on entrance) Enjoy many holistic therapies on offer, or have a reading with a clairvoyant or tarot reader. Free talks and workshops.
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THE LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS
Friday 11 June, 8pm Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions) A live show where singing, drinking and having fun are equally important for both the audience and band alike! With national support from Radio 1 & 2 and 6Music ‘Never Mind The Hotpots’ and their new album ‘Pot Sounds’ have both made it to No 1 in the iTunes comedy download charts. “Masters of parody” - The Guardian “it’s massive” - Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2 www.myspace.com/thelancashirehotpots
June 2010 Thursday 3 Friday 4 Saturday 5 Tuesday 8 Wednesday 9 Friday 11 Saturday 12 Saturday 19 Tuesday 22 Thursday 24 Saturday 26
STEP INTO THE SEASONS The show Tea dance THE Lancashire hotpots THE SNOW QUEEN midlife crisis charity concert it’s a dream cara dillon summer festival of the mind, body & spirit
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MAY AUG 2010 Cornelius & Jones present
THE SNOW QUEEN
With original music and songs by Andrew Dodge Saturday 12 June, 11am & 1.30pm Tickets: £5.50 Adapted from the story by Hans Christian Andersen, this new musical play takes place in a fairytale world full of magical beings. It’s a world where strange things can happen to anybody. When little Kay gets a speck of dust from a magic mirror in his eye it changes the way he looks at things. In keeping with the fantastical nature of the story this production incorporates puppets and masks. for ages
www.corneliusjones.com
4+
Thursday 24 June, 8pm
CARA DILLON
Tickets: £16 (£14 concessions) The combination of Cara’s beautiful voice and husband and musical collaborator Sam Lakeman’s rippling piano and fresh production squeeze new life into ancient material. As torch bearers for both traditional and original song-writing, Cara and Sam create a distinctive musical identity of their own. With her 4th CD, Hill of Thieves, recently winning the 2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards ‘Album Of The Year’. Cara Dillon is at the very top of her field and one has the feeling she’ll be there for a very long time. “Quite possibly the world’s most beautiful female voice…” - Q MAGAZINE www.caradillon.com or www.myspace.com/caradillon
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JULY Aspirations Theatre School present
MOVIE MAGIC
July 2010
Friday 2 & Saturday 3 July, 7.30pm Tickets: £8.50 (£6.50 concessions) An evening of dance and song inspired by the movies.
Friday 2
Victoria Park, Southport AIMS ltd present:
Sunday 4
gypsy, picnic in the park
Sunday 4 July, 4pm - 7pm Tickets: £9.95 adults £4.95 children An afternoon of spectacular music. Arias, songs from the shows, popular power ballads and her own original music. A splendid family day out including bouncy castles, donkeys, food and drink.
Wednesday 7
tea dance
Friday 9
concert by students of julie ann carr
CONCERT BY STUDENTS OF JULIE ANN CARR
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Gypsy, picnic in the park
Friday 9 July, 7.30pm Tickets: £8.50 (£6 concessions) Songs from the shows, piano solos, group items, classics, popular and show stoppers. Not to be missed! Procter Dance Academy present
BOOGIE WONDERLAND
Thursday 15, Friday 16, Saturday 17 July, 7.30pm Sunday 18 July, 2.30pm Tickets: £9 (£7 children) Dance showcase adventure with Alice where you’re able to boogie to the beat.
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Saturday 3
Movie Magic
Thursday 15 Friday 16 Saturday 17
Saturday 31
boogie wonderland killer - the jerry lee lewis story
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AUGUST ABD Productions
SUMMER SCHOOL
Monday 2 - Friday 6 August & Monday 9 - Friday 13 August Summer School performance: Fridays 6 & 13 August, 7pm A fantastic opportunity for youngsters to put on a fun professionally produced full scale show in a week. Professional CRB checked staff give full supervision and tuition. ‘Lorenzo’s Quest’ Anne Dalton’s pop fantasy musical will be performed on the final night. Summer School is suitable for 7-18 year olds. All enquiries telephone 01704 880607.
KILLER THE JERRY LEE LEWIS STORY
Saturday 31 July, 7.30pm Tickets: £13 The story of the first wild man of rock and without doubt rock n roll’s most exciting performer - from his meteoric rise to fame through hits such as ‘Great Balls of Fire’ and ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ to his equally fast fall from grace, back to his reinstatement as one of music’s biggest names with his triumphal return. Featuring more than 20 of his hits, this show has all the energy, the tragedy and glory of Jerry Lee Lewis’ career. www.beyondeternitypromotions.com
August 2010 Monday 2 to Friday 6 Monday 9 to Friday 13 Friday 6 Friday 13 Saturday 14 Friday 20 Saturday 21 Saturday 21 Saturday 28
Summer school summer school performance PIG an evening with joe power wind in the willows how the koala learnt to hug los pacaminos
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AUGUST Princess Diana Gardens, Lord Street Whalley Range All Stars present
PIG
Saturday 14 August, 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Tickets: £5 Show of surprises that takes place inside a surprisingly long pig! Featuring a 30-foot long sleeping sow in a pen. You can see her snuffles. You can hear her snores. A farm-hand offers you the opportunity to act like pigs and take a peek at a 10-minute long show that takes place inside her belly! PIG is a unique show from Whalley Range All Stars, the company that excel in presenting vivid, imaginative performance in unexpected places. PIG is guaranteed to capture the imaginations of any audience, of any age. Tickets are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
for ages
4+
www.wras.org.uk
AN EVENING WITH JOE POWER Friday 20 August, 7.30pm Tickets: £15
JOE POWER is the exciting Liverpudlian medium taking the psychic world by storm. The accuracy of his private readings, public demonstrations, and celebrity predictions are creating a sensation on both sides of the Atlantic. Joe is renowned as the medium that brought through the voice of John Lennon on US TV show, The Spirit of John Lennon. His scouse humour provides an exceptional evening of clairvoyance. As seen on Loose Women and Psychic Investigations. www.joepower.co.uk
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Christ Church, Lord St, Southport Pendle Productions present
MAY AUG 2010
WIND IN THE WILLOWS
By Kenneth Grahame Saturday 21 August, 11.30am Tickets: £5.50 This delightful musical adaptation, packed to the brim with comedy and music, follows Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger in their enchanting tale of life on the River Bank and in the Wild Wood. Kenneth Grahame’s wonderful tale is brought to life, in glorious Technicolor, right before your very eyes.
for ages
4+
www.pendleproductions.co.uk The People’s Theatre Company present
How The Koala Learnt To Hug
Saturday 21 August, 2.30pm Tickets: £5.50 A charming new musical about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug! The author, Steven Lee will be available after the performance to sign copies of How The Koala Learnt To Hug, at a special reduced rate for the audience.
for ages
4+
www.ptc.org.uk
LOS PACAMINOS
featuring PAUL YOUNG
Saturday 28 August, 8pm Tickets: £14 (£12 concessions) The highly respected Tex-Mex outfit is led by one of the UK’s finest and best loved vocalists, Paul Young and includes some of the best musicians in the business. With a set list that includes ‘Wooly Bully’ and ‘La Bamba’ you can count on this being a great night out, so come along and join the party! www.myspace.com/lospacaminos
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Admission free
Botanic Gardens Museum The Oddfellows Society 200th Anniversary Exhibition Saturday 17 April until Sunday 23 May 2010
The Oddfellows Society is a not for profit membership organisation that provides social activities, care and support for members. The Oddfellows is one of the largest and oldest friendly societies currently operating in the UK. 2010 is a special year for The Oddfellows as the society is celebrating it’s Bicentenary. To mark this special occasion, there will be an exhibition of historical photographs and memorabilia from The Oddfellows Society. The exhibition offers something for everyone with free drop-in children’s activities, no booking required.
Girl Guides 100th Anniversary Exhibition
Tuesday 6 July until Sunday 8 August 2010
Celebrating the 100th birthday of the Girl Guides! The exhibition will be the local celebration of the birthday for the whole of Sefton. All exhibitions will be on the first floor landing area of the museum.
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Permanent Collections The Botanic Gardens Museum houses a number of fascinating objects within their permanent collections such as: Photographs and paintings that tell the story of 19th century Southport. 6th Century dug-out canoe which was found near Martin Mere. The canoe was probably used for fishing and was one of eleven found in the area. It was radio carbon dated to 535 A.D. by experts from John Moores University. A Victorian parlour showing how a middle class Victorian family would have lived. Another interesting element of the exhibition is a display of Victorian toys. It includes dolls houses, dolls, teddy bears, board games and many other much loved toys and games.
A Natural History room featuring an extensive collection of birds and animals. In addition, the collection also comprises many interesting fossils that highlight the changes in climate and landscape that have taken place over millions of years. Dan Dare / Eagle Comic was founded in Southport in the 1950’s and was Britain’s answer to imported American publications featuring the likes of Superman and Spiderman. To mark the connection between the comic and the town, the museum has a display of fascinating artefacts and Dan Dare memorabilia.
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BOTANIC GARDENS MUSEUM TEL: 01704 227 547 OR ONLINE: www.seftonarts.co.uk
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EXHIBIT IONS
2010
The Atkinson Art Gallery The Gallery has closed its doors for an exciting refurbishment but the exhibitions continue! We continue in bringing visual arts to your area. Look out for us in the local press and on our website: www.seftonarts.co.uk
Reclining figure of a young girl - William Etty
Wednesday 21 April
Friends of The Atkinson Art Gallery Meeting
‘It’s All In The Mind’
by Jim Walsh and Annual General Meeting. Non members of The Friends welcome at £3 per person
Painting / Sculpture of The Month
Painting / Sculpture of The Month talks about works of art from the gallery's permanent collection. Find out more about these artists and their other works of art. All talks are at 12.30pm at the Scarisbrick Hotel (opposite the Atkinson Art Gallery). Admission is free. Friday 30 April
'Southport For A Holiday In Wintertime' by Fortunino Matania Friday 28 May
Friday 30 July
'Coelus'
by Gillian Ayres
Friday 27 August Pastel of The Month
'Street Scene'
'Mrs Kendrick Pyne'
by L.S. Lowry
by Ford Maddox Brown
Friday 25 June
Friday 24 September Sculpture of The Month
'Reclining Figure' and 'Reclining Figure With Chaplet of Flowers' by William Etty
Division - Jim Walsh
Three way Piece Points
by Henry Moore Southport for a Holiday in Wintertime - Fortunino Matania
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The Atkinson Art Gallery presents
Crosby Civic Hall
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2010
The exhibition will be open from Wednesday 9 June until Wednesday 23 June. An exhibition of 21 prints and etchings from the Atkinson Art Gallery’s permanent collection. The exhibition offers visitors an exciting opportunity to view amazing artwork by well-known artists such as Henri Matisse and Paula Rego. The exhibition promises to be one not to be missed!
Admission is Free
Creative Alternatives is a three-year programme offering free arts activities as an alternative to medication for those experiencing mild to moderate stress, anxiety or depression. Ongoing multi art-form workshops operate from Netherton Arts Centre, The Eco Centre Southport, and Formby Methodist Church running alongside a full programme of specialist art projects and social cultural trips. The Creative Alternatives programme is operated by Referral Officer Elizabeth Lovell and Arts Project Officer Jessica Bockler. For further details contact Philip Wroe on 0151 934 5094 Email: philip.wroe@leisure.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.creativealternatives.org.uk
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COMING SOON Crosby Civic Hall
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES Friday 12 November, 8pm Tickets: £17
mum, your best friend, your sister or even your granny - this is the ultimate girls night out. Trust us!
‘Laugh out loud FUNNY, witty provocative and deeply poignant’ Following a sell-out season last Autumn, - The Independent The Vagina Monologues comes to The Civic, Crosby with an all star cast! ‘Eve Ensler’s GLORIOUS show is WARM, OPEN EXCITING, ENCHANTING and Based on author Eve Ensler’s ‘Vagina HILARIOUSLY funny! See it even if you Interviews’ conducted with women haven’t got one’ - Sunday Times from all around the world, this hilariously witty and moving collection The Vagina Monologues donates a of tales gives voice to a chorus of percentage of revenue from ticket sales lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and to V-Day benefiting women’s charities thoroughly human stories. across the world. As sharp as Sex and the City and as unmissable as Friends - bring your
www.vaginamonologues.co.uk
ON SALE NOW ! THE HAMSTERS
OYSTERBAND
Dean Friedman - In Concert
SPIERS & BODEN
THE LITTLE RED HEN
THE ALBION BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Saturday 18 September. 8pm Tickets: £14/12
Thursday 23 September, 8pm Tickets: £15/£13
Saturday 16 October, 11am & 1.30pm Tickets: £5.50
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Saturday 16 October, 8pm TIckets: £15/13
Tuesday 19 October, 8pm Tickets: £12/10
Monday 20 December, 7.30pm Tickets: £14/12
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s.a.c youtheatre The venue may have changed but the ever popular s.a.c youtheatre group continues at Christ Church on Lord Street.
Come along and get involved in the workshops, and join in with a thriving group of young people aged 5-17 years, who meet to enjoy a range of drama based activities.
Classes are based around a variety of drama techniques, including improvisation, role play, storytelling, script reading and writing. Led by Steve Fairclough. A 10-week term is ÂŁ45 and a 10% discount is offered for a second and subsequent child, as long as payment is made at the same time. For more information contact us on 0151 934 2148 or check out the website www.seftonarts.co.uk
Saturday mornings Group 1
5, 6, 7 year olds (9.15am - 10.15 am)
Group 2
8, 9, 10 year olds (10.15am - 11.15am)
Group 3
11, 12 & 13 year olds (11.15am - 12.15pm)
Group 4
13 - 17 year olds (12.15pm - 1.30pm)
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WORKSHOPS IN SEFTON 2010 Netherton Arts Centre
Glovers Lane, Netherton, L30 3TL Tel: 0151 525 0417
Oil & Acrylic Painting (adults)
Tutor: Les Conroy Every Monday 11am - 1pm This popular workshop offers advice on the full range of oil or acrylic painting techniques from beginners through to the most ambitious artist.
Oil & Acrylic Painting (adults)
Tutor: Tony White Every Tuesday 11am - 1pm Catering to all skill levels, experienced local artist Tony White has been leading these informal workshops in South Sefton for many years. Apart from one-to-one teaching and guidance, Tony also organises occasional painting demonstrations and talks.
‘Go With The Flow’
Tutor: Sarah Richards Every Wednesday 11am - 1pm Go With The Flow is a general arts and crafts workshop for all abilities. While this workshop is open to the general public, it is particularly suitable for current and former clients of the Creative Alternatives arts and health programme. Tutor Sarah Richards is a contemporary artist offering a wide range of creative skills including painting, drawing, collage and printing.
Tap Dancing (adults)
Tutor: Jan Stokes Every Monday 7pm - 9pm & Thursday 7.30pm - 9.30pm This hugely popular and long established dance class has been a feature of the workshop programme for many years. Tutor Jan Stokes, while teaching all the dance skills required of a beginner, also organises group dance routines and performances.
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Ballet, Tap & Modern Dancing
Tutor: Louise Edge Every Thursday 4pm - 5pm (8 years & under) & 6pm - 8pm (9 years & over) Louise Edge teaches a variety of dance techniques to children across all ages and abilities and frequently organises group performances for friends and family.
Pottery
Tutor: John Ayling Ten week courses from Wednesday 10 March 10am - 12pm The first 10 week pottery course began at Netherton Arts Centre on 10 March and there are no places currently available. This pottery course will be repeated at regular intervals throughout the year and is suitable for complete beginners to those with more advanced skills and will include ‘throwing’ pots, glazing and firing. For details of the next enrolment, to book your place or find out more contact Stephanie Dunne on 0151 525 0417.
Orrell Arts Centre
Linacre Lane, Bootle, L20 3AG Tel: 0151 922 0006
Watercolour Painting (adults)
Tutor: Monica Matthews Every Monday 11am - 1pm All the techniques of this delicate and skilled medium are explored in a workshop open to all abilities and set in a relaxed community venue.
Dressmaking & Design
Every Monday 1.15pm - 3.15pm This is an informal group of local people who meet to share their skills and passion for dressmaking and textiles. As this is an activity run by community enthusiasts, no tutor is in attendance and all new members are welcome.
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Watercolour & Oil Painting (adults) Tutors: Monica Matthews & Les Conroy Every Tuesday 11am - 1pm Every Saturday 10am - 12pm Tutors: Mike Kirby & Tony White Every Thursday 11am - 1pm A combined workshop in watercolour or oil painting for all abilities. Those attending all art workshops exhibit their work twice a year at public exhibitions at Orrell Arts Centre.
Local History Group
Tutor: Peter Wooley Every Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Enthusiasts for the history of south Sefton meet each week to share reminiscences and information in an informal and friendly setting. New members are always welcome.
Painting Miniatures (adults)
Every alternate Wednesday 2pm - 4pm The art of painting miniatures is kept alive in this group made up of members of the various painting workshops at Orrell or Netherton Arts Centres. No tutor leads this workshop but the group welcomes new members.
Oil & Acrylic Painting (adults)
Tutor: Les Conroy Every Wednesday 11am - 1pm This workshop focuses on the traditional painting skills of the ‘old masters’ and is led by successful professional artist Les Conroy. Every Wednesday 6pm - 8pm Those unable to attend daytime painting workshops can learn from Les Conroy all the basics of oil and acrylic painting techniques in this specially scheduled evening session.
Maghull Town Hall
Hall Lane, Maghull, L31 7BB Tel: 0151 525 0417
Painting (adults)
Tutor: Roy Munday Every Friday 10am - 12.30pm & 12.45pm - 3.15pm The workshops are led by local artist Roy Munday who is experienced in most painting mediums.
OUR LADY OF VICTORIES CHURCH HALL
Sandy Lane, Hightown, L38 3RP Tel: 0151 525 0417
Painting (adults)
Tutor: Roy Munday Every Wednesday 10am - 12.30pm Tutor Roy Munday brings his expert teaching skills to the Hightown area in a workshop for painters of all abilities.
The Eco centre
The Esplanade, Southport Tel: 0151 525 0417
‘Go with the Flow’
Tutor: Sarah Richards Every Friday 12.30pm - 2.30pm Sarah Richards leads a popular workshop offering a range of arts and crafts activities for adults of all ages and abilities in the heart of Southport. This workshop is especially suitable for former clients of the Creative Alternatives arts and health programme.
crosby civic hall
Crosby Road North, Waterloo Tel: 0151 525 0417
Children’s Drama
Tutor: Jason Smaridge Every Monday 4.30pm - 6.30pm Years 7 - 11 The ever popular Jason Smaridge makes drama accessible for both beginners and the more experienced alike. A combination of fun and games with drama skills ensures that his long-running workshop is one of the most popular activities available to children in Sefton.
All workshops are led by professional artists and performers. Fees are generally between £2.50 and £4 per session and no enrolment is necessary. Disabled access in all venues. For more details on these or any other workshops in the Sefton Arts Development programme, call Stephanie Dunne on 0151 525 0417 or email: Stephanie.Dunne@leisure.sefton.gov.uk
BOOK ONLINE: www.seftonarts.co.uk BOX OFFICE: 0151 928 1919 or 01704 540011
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Sefton Celebrates Writing Festival 2010 The Sefton Celebrates Writing Festival returns to Crosby Civic Hall for the 2010 festival in November.
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We have a selection of the very best authors, personalities and drama for all ages including, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Brian Jacques, Anne Baker and Blake Morrison. There is top quality drama with Stephen Berkoff’s - Shakespeare’s Villains and The Vagina Monogues with a TV celebrity (soon to be announced). For our younger audience we have children’s theatre with Giraffes Can’t Dance. Keep an eye in local press and keep visiting www.seftonarts.co.uk for more information on the artists, as they are announced. For more information please go to: www.seftonarts.co.uk
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Your guide TO ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS IN SEFTON
KYLE EASTWOOD EVAN CHRISTOPHER'S DJANGO A LA CREOLE SNAKE DAVIS RUMBEROS ALL STARS TRIBUTE TO EDDIE PALMIERI EMPIRICAL plus more artists and gigs to be announced!
AROUSE YOUR SENSES WITH THE BEST FOOD AND DRINK FROM THE REGION & THE BEST CHEFS AND RESTAURANTS IN SOUTHPORT. A TASTE SENSATION AT THE HEART OF THE TOWN CENTRE. COME AND JOIN US AND SAVOUR WHAT THE SOUTHPORT FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL HAS TO OFFER.
Logo onto southportjazz.com for more information or to book tickets, or call the ticket hotline 01704 540011
HOW TO FIND US CROSBY CIVIC HALL
Netherton Arts Centre
Crosby Road North, Liverpool, L22 0LQ Tel: 0151 928 1919
Glovers Lane, Netherton, L30 3TL Tel: 0151 525 0417
On Foot
By Bus
Situated on Crosby Road North, next to Crosby Library, Crosby Civic Hall is a short walk from the Merseyrail train station.
By Train
Please check with the national railway enquiries for train services and destinations by going online at www.nationalrail.co.uk
By Car
Access by car from Liverpool:
Liverpool Derby Road A565 onto Crosby Road. Turn right at Liver pub traffic lights and then left into the Crosby Civic Hall car park.
Access by car from Southport:
A565 (Formby bypass) to Liverpool, continue all the way into Crosby. Turn left at Liver Pub traffic lights and then left again into the Crosby Civic Hall car park.
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Buses from Liverpool via Bootle: Nos 52, 52A, 57, 58, 56
By Train
Please check with the national rail enquiries for train services and destinations by going online at www.nationalrail.co.uk Nearest Rail Station: Old Roan (connecting bus 55) or Strand (connecting bus 52, 52A, 58)
By Car
Access by car from Liverpool:
From the Albert Dock in Liverpool, take the A5036 north from Wapping, along Waterloo Road and the length of Regent Road past the docks on the left. Turn left onto the A565 (Crosby Road South) then right at Princess Way, rejoining the A5036, and continue along Dunningsbridge Road until the junction of Park Lane at the Park Hotel on the left. Turn left onto Park Lane until the roundabout and turn left onto Glovers Lane. Pass the Marian Square shops on the left and Netherton Arts Centre is within the Netherton Activity Centre/ Library building complex on the right and adjacent to the Eden Vale Pub.
Access by car from Southport:
A565 (Formby Bypass) to Liverpool, continue until traffic signals that signpost M57, M58 & Aintree. Turn left at these, continue until T.Junction and turn right on Chapel Lane and then left at the Cabbage pub onto Copy Lane. Continue until Netherton Library and turn left and then first right.
Your guide TO ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS IN SEFTON