St. George’s Hall- –December Liverpool Event guide November 2016 26 Nov – 15 Jan
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WELCOME TO OUR WHAT’S ON GUIDE Welcome to St George’s Hall, described as the finest neo-classical Grade 1 listed building in and Europe and situated in the heart of Liverpool’s St Georges Quarter. The venue has grown into being a magnificent entertainment venue featuring spectacular spaces, including The Great Hall and The Concert Room to a go to destination for heritage and events space. This autumn, we welcome a diverse range of events from the Dreamworks Lights lantern experience to comedy in our Concert Room. Take a look and experience St Georges Hall. Block for the Footman Tours: Have you discovered the nooks and crannies of St George’s Hall yet? Our popular Footman tours are running until January 2017. For the first time in over 160 years, visitors will be invited to discover the magnificent Grade I listed building’s hidden depths and unseen places - from the old rickety wooden structures of the dark corridors above The Great Hall, down to the recently discovered lost tunnel. Tickets available from TicketQuarter. BOOK NOW ticketquarter.co.uk | 0844 8000 410
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Tue 1 Nov Liverpool Philharmonic Chamber Music Series present the KalichsteinLaredo-Robinson Trio. In this rare Liverpool appearance they explore the heartland of the trio repertoire – youthful Beethoven, Brahms at his most ardently romantic, and Shostakovich’s searingly personal second Trio. Tickets cost £25 available from the Liverpool Philharmonic box office: 0151 709 3789. Where? The Concert Room FILM
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European Outdoor Film Festival
Liverpool Antique and Collectors Fair
Fri 4 Nov | 7.30pm
Sat 5 Nov | 9.30am 4.00pm
Friends of St Georges Hall Christmas Tea Dance
The most renowned film event on the European outdoor calendar: The European Film Tour is heading to more than 300 venues in 14 countries and will be arriving at St George’s Hall.
The popular antiques and Collectors fair returns, now with vintage fashion stalls. Tickets £2.50 on the door. Where? The Great Hall
Tickets Further information and tickets available from: www.eoft.eu/this-is-real/ Where? The Concert Room
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Sun 6 Nov | 1.30 - 4 pm Anyone wishing to waltz away their afternoon are
welcome to come along and take to the floor. Live music and refreshments available. Tickets £20 payable at reception. Where? The Great Hall
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Liza Pulman Sun 6 Nov | 7.30pm Liza Pulman (of Fascinating Aida) brings you an evening of some of the greatest songs from the silver screen. Liza sings Hollywood in concert with Joseph Atkins and his orchestra. Tickets £19/OAP £15 (plus admin fee) Where? The Concert Room
EXHIBITION
Liverpool and The Somme Sat 5th Nov 10am – 5 pm This Summer, The Lord Mayor and consort of Liverpool accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside and representatives from the Liverpool Kings, Liverpool Pals, Liverpool Veterans and Royal British Legions travelled to The Somme to lay wreaths at the Menai
Gate and to present a plaque to the people of Guillemont. A Photographic exhibition of the tour will be open to the public on Saturday 5th November from 10 am to 5 pm at St George’s hall. Free entry. Tickets Free entry. Where? The North Hall
COMEDY
Jenny Éclair Wed 9 Nov | 8pm Eclair puts middle age under the microscope and decides whether to laugh, cry or buy a dachshund! You are most welcome to join her, just button your cardi up properly and wipe that lipstick off your teeth. Tickets £19.25 Where? The Concert Room BOOK NOW ticketquarter.co.uk | 0844 8000 410
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Seann Walsh
The Spirit of The Blitz
Liverpool Philharmonic Chamber Music Series
Wed 16 Nov | 8pm The Lie-in King returns with a brand-new show. Described by The Guardian as “unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation”. However dishevelled he may be, the Foster’s Comedy Award nominee is also one of the best comics in the country. Tickets £14.50 Where? The Concert Room
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Sun 13 Nov The Friends of St George’s Hall are raising money and celebrating the best of British wartime entertainment. Remember your favourites from the 1940’s such as Vera Lynn, George Formby and Robb Winton. Tickets £15 and are available to buy in The Heritage Shop Where? The Concert Room
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Wed 23 Nov | 7.30pm For James Ehnes, chamber music is the centre of his musical life – and in the Ehnes Quartet he’s found exactly the right people with which to explore it.“It took only about five minutes into rehearsal for me to
realise this is something special” he says, and tonight the Ehnes Quartet shares that unique connection in three landmarks of the quartet repertoire, plus Dvorˇák’s enchanting Cypresses – a magical bonus. Tickets cost £25 available from the Liverpool Philharmonic box office: 0151 709 3789. Where? The Concert Room
THEATRE
LoveHistory.. Loves Hauntings
Tickets £15 (plus admin fee) Where? The Concert Room
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Steve Harley
L’Orchestra dell’ Arte
Thu 24 Nov | 7.00pm Steve Harley is back on the road with his Acoustic Trio line-up, accompanied by virtuoso players and long-standing Cockney Rebel members, James Lascelles (piano/ percussion) and Barry Wickens (violin/guitar/ mandolin).
Fri 25 Nov & Sat 26 Nov | 8pm LoveHistory are back with their darkest tales yet. This performance will feature four stories of bygone Victorian Liverpool – Mulgrave Street Mystery, Devil Visitations in Bootle; The Mystery of Annie Smith and The Hauntings At Stanley Dock Tobacco Warehouse.
Tickets cost £30.25 and are available from: ticketmaster.co.uk
Sun 27 Nov | 3pm Join Kathyrn Rudge mezzo soprano for a night of classical music. Tickets and further information see: www.dellarte.co.uk/ events Where? The Concert Room
Where? The Concert Room
EXHIBITION
DreamWorks Lights Sat 26 Nov - Sat 15 Jan Come and meet Shrek, Alex, Po and friends at DreamWorks Lights this Christmas, encompassing over
100 spectacular figures of your favourite characters and 25 enlightening and memorable scenes based on three major DreamWorks feature film productions – Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar. This illuminating lantern experience is
arriving in the UK for the very first time and opens at St. George’s Hall on Saturday 26th November, running through until Sunday 15th January. Open from 10:00am until 7:00pm with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
and early closing on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Tickets Visit dreamworkslights. com for full event information and to book online for guaranteed entry. Where? Enter via the plateau
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Murder in Motown Fri 2 Dec | 7.30 pm A unique and fun Murder Mystery Dining Experience that uses your favourite Motown tunes to tell the story of ‘Murder In Motown’ From the moment of arrival you will be completely immersed into this bespoke dining
experience - you and your guests will be met by one or two of our larger than life 70’s characters and led down into the unique dining room of the Galleries of the world famous St Georges Hall. Tickets £69 (includes a drink on arrival and a 3 course meal) Where? Enter via The Heritage Centre
COMEDY
Marcus Brigstocke 6 Dec | 8pm One of Britain’s finest comedians and broadcasters, Marcus’ talent was noted early on in his career in 1996 when he won the BBC New Comedian Award at the Edinburgh Festival. He is now regarded as a major comedy, writing and acting talent, performing stand up nationally to sell out audiences around the UK and globally at international comedy festivals. Tickets £17.60 Where? The Concert Room
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Story time with Santa 19-20 Nov, 26-27 Nov, 3-4 Dec, 10 – 11 Dec 12-24 Dec | 10.00, 11.30, 1.00, 2.30 & 4.00pm
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Murder under the mistletoe Fri 9 Dec | 7.30 pm The scene is set – it’s Hollywood, 1954 and you’ll be lead along the red carpet into the dimly lit galleries of St Georges Hall – or as we’re renaming it for one night only – The Bel-Air Grand Jazz Cafe. Featuring a host of your favourite songs from Hollywood’s golden era performed live, you’ll also be wined and dined and witness the dramatic, tragic and hysterical events unfold before your very eyes – all in this most unique of venues – the Catacombs of St Georges Hall. Tickets £69 (includes a drink on arrival and a 3 course meal) Where? Enter via The Heritage Centre
Story time with Santa is an interactive family show with Father Christmas and his Elf. Mixed with traditional and modern stories plus a song or two it’s a fun experience for all the family. Every child gets the opportunity to talk to Santa and give him their Christmas wishes and receive a gift. Tickets £10 Free for parents or guardians (max 2) Where? Enter via The Heritage Centre
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The Ghosts of Christmas Past Mon 12 - Frid 18 Dec | times see below LoveHistory are set again this year to delve into the wonderful world of Dickens. To keep in with the seasonal theme, this promenade performance will be inspired by one of our favourite pastime novels A Christmas Carol. A team of professional characters will bring these wonderful
characters to life as you journey through the lowest parts of St Georges Hall. We will encounter the old miser himself Ebenezer Scrooge, the humble and poor Cratchit family and of course the ghosts of past, present and future. Tickets £15 and performances are on daily at 6.00, 6.45 & 7.30 pm Where? Enter via The Heritage Centre
MUSIC
Liverpool Philharmonic Chamber Music Series Fri 9 Dec | 7.30 pm Liverpool Philharmonic Chamber Music Series present Red Priest: Winter Baroque Carnival. Tickets £25 available from the Liverpool Philharmonic box office: 0151 709 3789. Where? The Concert Room BOOK NOW ticketquarter.co.uk | 0844 8000 410
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Lord Mayor Christmas Concert Mon 19 Dec | 7.30pm Join the Lord Mayor for an amazing evening packed with Festivities!! Rainbow Brass Band, ArchBishop School Choir, Sing Me Merseyside Choir, Danielle Thomas, Pauline Daniels, along with many more. Mulled wine, Tea, Coffee and not forgetting the yummy Mince Pies will be available. Tickets £12 adults & £7 for children Where? The Concert Room
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A Christmas Carol Wed 21 Dec & Thu 22 Dec 2 | 7.30 pm and 2.00pm on Wed Performed by Charles Dickens’ great, great grandson Gerald Dickens. We are delighted to welcome back this incredibly talented actor who brings to life this timeless story, Dickens has received rave reviews from the Liverpool Echo and has sold out every time he performs here in the North West. Tickets Matinees £18.50 / Evenings £19.50 Where? The Concert Room 10
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HOW TO FIND US St George’s Hall is situated in the heart of Liverpool’s Cultural Quarter, 3 minutes from Liverpool Lime Street Station. Get to St George’s Hall by train with Merseyrail and enjoy unlimited off-peak travel for £5 or less with a Day Saver, or £10 for a family of up to 5 with a Family Ticket. (Offpeak is after 9:30am Monday – Friday and anytime on weekends and bank holidays). St George’s Hall is across the road from Lime Street Low Level station for Wirral Line passengers, or a 7 minute stroll from Liverpool Central station for Northern Line passengers. Find train times and plan your journey at www.merseyrail.org. Parking –Follow signs for Liverpool Lime Street Station Nearest Bus Stop – Queen Square Bus Station.
CORPORATE EVENTS AND WEDDINGS Our multi-purpose venue provides a stunning backdrop for conferences, dinners, award ceremonies and weddings. Contact our events team for more information on 0151 233 3020.
Sat Nav St George’s Place, Liverpool L1 1JJ Entrance to the Concert Room and The Great Hall is via North Hall (Opposite the Walker Art Gallery). Entrance for the Great Hall may vary, please check with the venue before the event. We are fully DDA compliant.
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COMING SOON! WE ARE EVOLVING OUR EVENTS PROGRAMME, HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: THE NARNIA EXPERIENCE FEBRUARY 2017 SING-A-LONG-A DIRTY DANCING 24TH MARCH 2017 LESLEY GARRETT 7TH APRIL 2017
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