What's On at Wyre Theatres | June 2019 - April 2020

what's ON

JUNE 2019 - April 2020 01253 887693 wyretheatres.co.uk

WELCOME to wyre theatres Entertainment for the whole family, right on your doorstep!

THORNTON LITTLE THEATRE

THORNTON LITTLE THEATRE

Thornton Little Theatre celebrated it’s 80th birthday last year. This much loved venue, at the heart of it’s community, hosts a wide variety of entertainment. From local dance groups and amatuer dramatics, to professional touring shows. It is also available for hire and perfect for social events and other gatherings.

MARINE HALL Marine Hall in Fleetwood remains Wyre’s largest entertainment venue hosting a year round programme of shows from live music, to comedy nights, the best of children's shows and well-known names from the world of TV and entertainment - not to mention the popular annual pantomime.

The venue is available to hire for wedding ceremonies and receptions, parties, presentation evenings and other social celebrations.

As well as big name performances, we are proud to be at the heart of our local community hosting regular events and activities throughout the year. From our weekly tea dance and singing sessions to annual shows by our brilliant local dance schools and theatre groups.

MARINE HALL

MUSIC

june

Dream Team Singers present ‘Make our own kind of music’

A summer afternoon of music and dance provided by diverse groups from across the Fylde coast. All proceeds go to Trinity Hospice.

9 JUNE | 2pm | marine hall tickets £5

DANCE

HERE COME THE GIRLS

Dianne Buswell and Amy Dowden have established themselves on the hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing and Chloe Hewitt also joins the cast of pro girls to make it the first Girls tour!

14 JUNE | 7.30pm | MARINE HALL tickets £28 | CONCESSION £27

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into cliff and the shadows

A unique and entertaining show, not only recreating the unique sound of The Shadows, but also playing many of the early Cliff songs that were written and produced by The Shadows. Come along and relive the magical 60’s!

15 june | 7.30pm | thornton little theatre tickets £15

ROY ORBISON & THE TRAVELLING WILBURYS

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Roy Orbison & the Travelling Wilburys Experience

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This 30th Anniversary Special is absolutely unmissable.

An up-tempo feel-good celebration of classic music that is guaranteed to give a night to remember!

21 JUNE | 7.30pm | MARINE HALL tickets £22.50 | SENIORS £20

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An all new show ‘Here Come The Girls’ brings an exciting mix of individual performances and group numbers with their supporting dance partners. The show will have a mix of Ballroom and Latin routines and has been choreographed and directed by Patrick Raja-Helm, this show promises to be fresh and innovative with amazing routines to dazzle and wow you.

Patrick will also perform on the show with Dianne!

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MUSIC

JUNE - JULY

Fylde Folk Festival Revival Day

The Home Grown Un's Concert 11am-1pm £10 The Entertainers Concert 2.15pm–5.15pm £15 The Birthday Concert with headliner ‘Show Of Hands’ 7.30pm–11pm £25

22 JUNE | 11am - 11pm | MARINE HALL full day tickets £45

FYLDE FOLK FESTIVAL REVIVAL DAY

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Mad About The Musicals

Songs from the world’s greatest musicals! Starring Michael Courtney plus full supporting cast of West End singers and a live band. Featuring AllStars Academy Choir from Fleetwood.

28 JUNE | 7.30pm | marine hall tickets £20 | CONCESSION £16

18+ ONLY (ADULT HUMOUR)

KEND JUST GOT GROOVY!

FLEETWOOD TRAM SUNDAY WEE

Saturday 0 £12.5 20 July Marine Hall, Fleetwood ETS

TICK

8pm until late

DRESS TO IMPRESS Channel your favourite 70‘s stars, tv and movie icons...

PARTY VIP! Take your party straight to funkytown with a VIP table! £150 for a table of 10, including a glass of complimentary fizz.

Contact the booking office on 01253 887693 to book your VIP table (limited number available)

FOOD

The Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival is back for its 7th year! With cooking demonstrations, samples to try and delicious food and drinks to buy, we guarantee a delicious day out for all.

18 AUGUST | 10am - 4pm | marine hall free entry

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Fleetwood Folk and Blues weekend

This annual event spans 4 days and hosts an array of events including main stage and acoustic stage performances, workshops, song circles, singing breakfasts, heritage events, craft fairs and more!

29 AUGUST - 1 SEPTEMBER| 4pm | marine hall WEEKEND tickets £45 HERITAGE

HERitage open days

Marine Hall takes part in the national Heritage Open Days. This is your opportunity to visit this historic building for free when it’s not normally open to the public when an event is not on.

20 - 22 september| 10AM - 4PM | marine hall FREE ENTRY

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Les McKeown's Bay City Rollers

A unique voyage back to the 1970s, when Les and his Legendary band ruled the world’s pop charts and The Bay City Rollers’ music became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers.

18 october | 7.30pm | marine hall tickets £22.50

AUGUST - NOVEMBER

Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival

Now a TV household name, Ed Byrne presents his brand-new show at Marine Hall! A masterclass in observational comedy, hot on the heels of his 17/18 touring hit, Spoiler Alert!

1 november | 8pm | marine hall tickets £25 Photograph by Idil Sukan

COMEDY

Ed Byrne: If I'm Honest

ED BYRNE: IF I’M HONEST

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Evelyn Glennie Saturday 12 October In Conversation with Evelyn Glennie – ‘Who’s Listening?’

11am - 12.30pm (Please note that there is no interval)

A limited number of FREE tickets are available for this event. Please contact our Box Office to claim your complimentary ticket for this special event.

‘Recital by Evelyn Glennie’ with pianist Philip Smith 7.30pm performance Box office and bar open from 6.30pm Reserved seating. Including complimentary ticket to attend ‘in Conversation with Evelyn Glennie’ on Saturday morning.

Tickets £10 in partnership with

COMMUNITY

Come along and pick up some bargains from our local table top sale! To book a stall please call the box office on 01253 887693. Please note that stalls for this event sell out in advance.

3 NOVEMBER| 10am - 2pm | marine hall free entry

FAMILY

Fleetwood Fireworks Spectacular

Street food, Wyre bar open and refreshments available from 5pm. Meet & greet with panto stars inside Marine Hall at 5.30pm, gates open/music from 5.30pm, firework display 7.30pm.

5 NOVEMBER| 5pm - LATE | marine gardens FREE EVENT

HERE COME THE GIRLS

NOVEMBER

TABLE TOP SALE

WE’LL MEET AGAIN

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WE’LL MEET AGAIN

A celebration of war time entertainment! This show combines music and comedy to create a tribute to the men and women of the armed forces, past, present and future. For every 10 visitors, one comes free.

7 NOVEMBER| 2pm | marine hall tickets £15.50 | SENIORS £13.50

HERE COME THE GIRLS

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The Tina Turner Experience

Powerful vocals, backing singers and fabulous professional dancers with electrifying dance routines make this Tina Turner Experience simply the best!

Staring Julie Nevada as Tina.

8 november | 7.30pm | marine hall tickets £22 | concessions £20 | under 16’s £17

FAMILY

Christmas lights switch on

Bring the family to watch as the Christmas lights for 2019 are switched on! A fabulous community event.

16 NOVEMBER | 5.30pm | marine gardens free eVENT

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FAMILY

Come along to our Christmas market where the best local independent traders will be selling handmade gifts and delicious food and drink! Bring the kids to meet Santa in his grotto and enjoy some Christmas activities.

17 november | 10am - 4pm | MARINE HALL free entry

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Tommy the album - Live

The Who’s iconic masterpiece is performed masterfully by the fabulous 8-piece band, The Goldhawks! An amazing replication of The Who’s sound backed with exciting large-screen projection of archival footage.

21 November | 7.30pm | marine hall tickets £22

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Faith – The George Michael Legacy

A stunning celebration remembering one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. This energetic, vibrant musical journey brings to life 35 years of hits from George’s glittering career.

22 november | 7.30pm | marine hall tickets £25

We Three Kings of Rock 'n' Roll MUSIC

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER

Marine Hall Christmas Market

Shake your tinsel and rattle your baubles as Christmas is in the air! Have a happy rockin’ Christmas at this tribute to Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison. Will rock n roll ever die? That’ll be the day!

7 December | 7.30pm | marine hall tickets £18.50 | concessions £17.50

ANNUAL MARINE HALL PANTOMIME

FAMILY

annual marine hall pantomime “cinderella”

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Thursday 12 December Friday 13 December Saturday 14 December Sunday 15 December

10am and 1.15pm 10am and 7pm 2pm and 7pm 1pm only

12 - 15 december | times vary | marine hall TICKETS £9.50 | CHILDREN £9 | group discounts available Friday 13th December | 10am Relaxed and BSL signed performance of Cinderella.

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REgular events

what’s on in 2020

Weekly Afternoon Tea Dance at Marine Hall

38th FLEETWOOD BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL

Most Mondays, 2pm – 4pm £4.50 | Refreshments included

Special Tea Dances 2019 Remembrance Afternoon Tea Dance 11 November | 1pm – 4pm | £5.50 Cakes and beverages served on vintage crockery Christmas Special Tea Dance 16 December | 1pm – 4pm | £5.50

3-9 February | Noon – 11pm Marine Hall More information available at www.blackpool.camra.org.uk

The Billy Fury years Saturday 7 March Marine Hall

From the Jam Friday 3 April Marine Hall

Evening Dance with Chris Hopkins 20 December | 7pm-11pm | £15 | Including pie and peas

Special Tea Dances 2020 Valentines Vintage Afternoon Tea Dance 10 February | 1pm-4pm | £5.50 Easter Tea Dance 6 April | 1pm- 4pm | £5.50 Cakes and beverages served on vintage crockery

Harmony and Health Singing Sessions All welcome!

Thornton Little Theatre Every Tuesday, 10.30am - noon Marine Hall Every Tuesday, 1.30pm - 3pm

VOLUNTEER AT OUR THEATRES! Do you have spare time on your hands? Does the theatre interest you?

Whether it’s supporting our front of house team, showing people to their seats or assisting with backstage duties this volunteering role offers great experience within the entertainment industry If you’d like to find out more and volunteer with Wyre, visit wyre.gov.uk/volunteer

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Box office: Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6HF

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Marine Hall The Esplanade, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6HF Thornton Little Theatre Fleetwood Road North, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 3SZ

weddings WEDDING VENUES WITH A DIFFERENCE...

Whether it’s the history, art deco style and stunning views at Marine Hall or the Mount Pavilion in Fleetwood, the theatrical atmosphere of Thornton Little Theatre or the elegance of Wyre’s Civic Centre in Poulton - we are certain our venues will provide an exceptional backdrop to your perfect day.

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