Southport Theatre & Convention Centre Autumn / Winter 2010

ticketmaster 0844 847 2380 (Bkg fee) www.southporttheatre.org.uk

autumn / Winter 2010

welcome

september

Fri 12 November

Tue 21 September sixties gold

sgt pepper’s lonely hearts club show

Welcome to the first edition of our new look What’s On brochure with the Ambassador Theatre Group. In the next few pages you will discover our fantastic line up of live entertainment for the Autumn/Winter season. With shows to suit all tastes, highlights include; Paul Carrack, Jimmy Carr, Jane McDonald, The Hollies and Tell Me On A Sunday with Claire Sweeney and ending the year with our magical pantomime, Aladdin starring Michelle Heaton and Brendan Sheerin.

Fri 24 - Sun 26 September

Sat 13 November

salsa kingdom festival

freddie starr

Wed 29 September

Sun 14 November

vampires rock

roberta flack

The STCC is now one of the most flexible conference, wedding, banqueting and entertainment venues in Merseyside including the on site 4 star Ramada Plaza Hotel. If you would like to receive more information regarding our many versatile function suites and private events, please call our sales team on 0170 451 4770.

To receive up-to-date information on our theatre shows which, are constantly being added, sign up to our free online mailing on our website.

talon -hotel california tour 2010

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers for their continued support. Myself and the team look forward to welcoming you back.

SALSA KINGDOM

Mon 15 November october

tell me on a sunday

Wed 6 October

Thu 18 November

80’s mania

Magic of motown

Tue 19 October

Mon 25 October sean lock - lockipedia Tue 26 October marty wilde’s Born to rock ‘n’ roll

Sat 20 November ken dodd Sat 20 November FLORAL HALL the mike james big band concert Sun 21 November paul carrack

Thu 28 October

Tue 23 November

jimmy carr - laughter therapy

beyond the barricade

Thu 28 October

FLORAL HALL

american superslam wrestling Fri 29 October the johnny cash road show Fri 29 October

FLORAL HALL

Wed 24 November halfway to paradise the billy fury story Thu 25 November the chuckle brothers in twelve days of christmas

all star comedy show

Warmest regards Lisa Chu General Manager

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) is the largest theatre operator in the world combining its international stature with core local values.

november

Thu 9 December FLORAL HALL

cover jimmy carr, michelle heaton, roberta flack, SEAN LOCK, claire sweeney, HALFWAY TO PARADISE THE BILLY FURY STORY, jane mcdonald, paul carrack, the chuckle brothers in twelve days of christmas

As a successful and respected theatre provider, ATG has years of experience helping millions of customers enjoy the very best theatre and live entertainment - and now it’s your turn to be part of it.

Thu 4 November sally morgan

mike donohoe’s christmas music hall

Wed 10 November

Tue 14 December

in the flesh: the pink floyd show

Houghton Weaver’s christmas show

Thu 11 November

Thu 9 December 2010 - Sun 2 January 2011

jane mcdonald

aladdin

Sun 31 October the hollies

SIXTIES GOLD

december Fri 3 December elkie brooks

Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers, PJ Proby and Chip Hawkes. A show featuring all the hits of the 60’s, with original stars of the Sixties! From famous singles to timeless albums tracks, this show will create the ultimate feel-good factor. An evening of pure nostalgia, not to be missed!

Featuring some of the world’s finest Artists and Dancers; Salsa Kingdom, the UK’s Premier Latin Music & Dance Festival, returns to Southport

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Party with The Willy Torres All Stars from New York fri 24 sep 8pm - 3am £20

Tribute to Celia Cruz - The Queen Of Salsa sat 25 sep 8pm £18

the willy torres all stars after show party

Dancing With The Stars sat 25 sep 8pm - 3am £15

Anissa gathers Live in concert world dance showcase sun 26 sep 6pm £12

Box Office 0170 450 0036 www.salsakingdom.co.uk

VAMPIRES ROCK

80’s MANIA

The country’s only musicalrock-theatre spectacular returns to Southport. With a twist of rock, a hint of comedy and featuring some of the greatest rock anthems you know and love including: We Will Rock You, Bat Out Of Hell, Devil Gate Drive, Sweet Child Of Mine and many more!

Step back in time and join Europe’s Premier 80’s experience. With over 35 chart topping smash hits Live In Concert! Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Culture Club, Wham, Nena, Toni Basil, Dead or Alive, Madness, Madonna, plus many more; recreated Live On Stage!

wed 29 sep 7.30pm £22 n c n G n

wed 6 oct 7.30pm £16 n c n l n

FLORAL HALL

tue 21 sep 7.30pm £26 23.50

ticketmaster 0844 847 2380 www.southporttheatre.org.uk

TALON

SEAN LOCK Lockipedia

marty wilde’s BORN TO ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

JIMMY CARR

AMERICAN SUPERSLAM WRESTLING

THe JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

all star comedy show

THE HOLLIES

Relive one of the greatest rock albums of all time. All the tracks from Hotel California recreated track by track; including New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane, Wasted Time, Last Resort and, of course, the anthem of a generation - Hotel California; note for note. Plus the best of the rest from all the Eagles albums including Take It Easy to Long Road Out Of Eden. This production will – ‘Take you to the limit one more time!’

Sean is a highly acclaimed and original comedian. His stand up is created from a hyperactive imagination, combining surreal imagery and insightful observations on the human condition.

Original ‘dreamboats’ Marty Wilde, Eden Kane, and Jet Harris with Roxy Wilde and the Wildcats join forces in a spectacular show that will prove they were…BORN TO ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

Since the turn of the century Jimmy has been a ‘fun slinger’ of international repute.

Performing their own hits and collaborating live on stage, teen idols of their day, Marty, Eden and Jet show us how rock n’ roll with it’s fusion of sound and rhythm, shaped the style of music that we listened to then and still do today.

This is the number one Johnny Cash experience, with Clive John and his world class band delivering all the hits. The show also features top quality video projection and the best June Carter in the business, Jill Schoonjans. This is so much more than just a tribute to Johnny Cash.

Join Milton and an all star line up of top UK comedians for an unforgettable night of comedy. Milton Jones is ‘quite simply, the best one-line merchant in British comedy’ Chortle. A star of Mock the Week he can be regularly heard on The Newsquiz as well as his own BBC Radio 4 show The Very World of Milton Jones.

Lockipedia, his new show, is an unreliable, misleading but highly entertaining information resource, it can only be accessed live.

Hilariously funny!

American Superslam Wrestling is back at the Floral Hall with the best of live wrestling action at family friendly prices.

See the latest team of World Federation Superstars battle it out in a two hour action packed spectacular against a home team of British Stars.

In March, The Hollies were honoured by the American Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame for their impact on the evolution of popular music.

This two hour-plus live performance is a celebration of all things Hollies. Don’t miss it - these guys are still a force to be reckoned with.

tue 19 oct 7.30pm £18.50 n c n g n l

mon 25 oct 8pm £19.50 Age 14+

tue 26 oct 7.30pm £23.50 21.50 19.50

thu 28 oct 7.30pm £12 n c n f Floral Hall

fri 29 oct 7.30pm £17 n c n l

Hotel California Tour 2010

LAUGHTER THERAPY

Laughter Therapy is his ninth solo show. It’ll be an evening of none stop jokes, gags and banter. If you’ve got a sick sense of humour then maybe laughter is the best medicine.

Not to be taken if you have a sensitive disposition or an overactive moral compass. Recommended dose: one brand new show to be taken annually (I said annually).

thu 28 oct 8pm £26 Age 16+

www.johnnycashroadshow.com

with Milton Jones & Friends

Pat Monaghan ‘A walking advert for world harmony’ Scottish Herald, is loved for his clever improvisation and engaging stage presence. Rob Rouse as seen on The Friday Night Project, 8 out of 10 Cats and Spoons is the UK’s best comedic storyteller ‘Go and see him now, I tell you, Now!’ The List ‘Belly Laugh Funny’ The Herald. Funny man Tony Vino is the shows quick witted compere. fri 29 oct 7.30pm £12 n c n f

Floral Hall

sun 31 oct 7.30pm £23.50 19.50

ticketmaster 0844 847 2380 www.southporttheatre.org.uk

SALLY MORGAN

IN THE FLESH: THE PINK FLOYD SHOW

JANE McDONALD

SGT PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTs CLUB SHOW

freddie starr

ROBERTA FLACK

TELL ME ON A SUNDAY

Fresh from her new TV Series - ‘Psychic Sally on The Road’ on Living TV, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic returns by overwhelming public demand. Her reputation has been built from her close relationship with many high profile celebrities. Sally brings her amazing abilities and tremendous personality to the stage with a unique theatrical experience. Sally Morgan has taken the UK by storm!

In The Flesh have created a powerful appreciation of Pink Floyd’s timeless music in an amazing show drawing on tracks from their classic albums including The Piper at the Gates of Dawn right through A Saucerful of Secrets, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, to The Division Bell.

Brian Shaw presents a magical evening of music and laughter, starring Britain’s best loved diva, international recording artiste and television star - the incomparable Jane McDonald.

An amazing event featuring many of the best loved songs from Jane’s fabulous repertoire. A warm and compelling evening’s entertainment which is proving a smash hit throughout the UK. Jane, together with her brilliant musicians and backing singers bring the audience to their feet night after night.

This stunning new production brings one of the greatest landmark albums back to life in truly breathtaking fashion, featuring some of the best musicians from Liverpool.

Backed by a spellbinding new light show and original big screen animations, this show is a must for Beatles fans old and new! The performance of Sgt Pepper in it’s entirety will be followed by an hour of Beatles classics live - simply sensational.

The madcap comedian is back with another unpredictable evening of madness and mayhem. Freddie has over the last 40 years established himself as one of the true comic geniuses of all time, with his place in the comedy ‘Hall of Fame’ now assured he’s back treading the boards, so come and see the legend in person. Freddie is no stranger to this theatre and is pleased to be back very live and very dangerous.

The multi-million-selling, Grammy Award-winning legend marks her 40 years in the music industry. One of the most successful R&B artists of all time, Roberta accompanied by her full band, will be performing her greatest hits live including Killing Me Softly, First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and many more. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of the great artists of our time.

A rare opportunity to see the definitive version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s classic musical TELL ME ON A SUNDAY. With a wonderful original score, featuring the chart topping song Take That Look Off Your Face it is now remodeled for Claire Sweeney for 2010, with an exclusive new song; I Still Believe in Love.

thu 4 nov 7.30pm £20.50 n G

wed 10 nov 7.30pm £19.50 18.50 n c n g

thu 11 nov 7.30pm £28.50 23.50 20.50 n g

fri 12 nov 8pm £25.50

sat 13 nov 8pm £19.50

sun 14 nov 8pm £37.50 32.50

mon 15 nov 7.30pm £20 18.50 n c n g n l

psychic sally on the road

State of the art technology sits alongside traditional analogue equipment and instruments, combined with surround sound that defined the true Pink Floyd concert experience. Reflecting on Pink Floyd’s hugely varied catalogue including a huge projection screen which accompanies the music with specially commissioned film sequences that will leave audiences amazed! www.intheflesh.co.uk

andrew Lloyd webber and don black’s west end & broadway hit starring claire sweeney

TELL ME ON A SUNDAY charts the romantic misadventures of a young English girl in New York.

Brimming with optimism, she seeks success and love.

But as she weaves her way through the maze of the city and her own anxieties, frustrations and heartaches she begins to wonder whether she’s been looking for love in all the wrong places.

ticketmaster 0844 847 2380 www.southporttheatre.org.uk

MAGIC OF MOTOWN

KEN DODD

Get ready – for the smash hit concert from the States.

Here it comes – authentically recreating the harmonies, slick moves, stylish looks and legendary musicianship that were the making of Motown.

It’s on its way – a supertalented cast, fresh from sell-out shows in London’s O2, perform hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, Lionel Richie.

By Jove! How tickled you’ll be!

Don’t miss a truly tattiferalous evening of laughter and songs with a true comic genius and showbiz legend.

Enjoy a fun-filled variety show for all the family with guests, jokes and songs celebrating more than 50 years of ‘Happiness’ with The Squire of Knotty Ash!

THE mike james big band concert

PAUL CARRACK

The Mike James Big Band Concert featuring big band swing, show stoppers, and dance hits of today. Featuring local singer Jacqui Lewis ex member of Harry Bences’s New Squadronaires with special guest star Andy Prior, the UK’s greatest swing band singer. Also appearing ‘So Talented’ Academy, Southport’s premier Arts Academy

By now, we should not only know Paul Carrack’s name, but also the person behind that soul-drenched British voice. But despite singing on many big hits (How Long, Tempted, The Living Years, Silent Running), we don’t know much about the singer.

BEYOND THE BARRICADE

brand new 2010 show

One of the UK’s most underrated songwriters, and a gifted one-man band.

www.mikejamessound.com

Recreating original West End & Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity.

This cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables and the West End return with a Brand New 2010 Production.

Featuring songs from many major hit productions, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Miserables!

HALFWAY TO PARADISE THE BILLY FURY STORY

Now in its 14th year and still rockin’. Hear the timeless hits of the Liverpool boy, Billy Fury. They are re-played live by his own band, with the incredible vocals from Colin Gold. Set to the nostalgic moving backdrop of the era, which includes personal movie footage of Billy and his band.

www.beyondthebarricade.com

THE CHUCKLe BROTHERS

elkie brooks

When the evil Jack Frost sneaks into Santa’s grotto and steals all the children’s Christmas toys for the festive season, Santa turns to some friends for help. But who can it be? It’s Paul and Barry!

Don’t miss this early Christmas Special with a brand new UV scene, magician illusions with a full supporting cast, ’The 12 Days of Christmas’ will have you laughing out loud!

Guaranteed fun for all the family from ages 3 to 103!

One of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced, Elkie Brooks, is now celebrating her 50th year in music. With numerous hit singles and million selling albums. She will be performing some of her classic hits, blues, jazz and perhaps a song or two from her forthcoming album.

www.elkiebrooks.com

thu 25 nov 7pm £17 n c

fri 3 dec 7.30pm £22.50 n c

50th anniversary tour

in TWELVE DAYS OF CHristmas

Elkie is a stunning performer and is even better live, don’t miss the chance to see a truly great artist in action.

www.easytheatres.com

thu 18 nov 7.30pm £21.50 n c n l Age 16+

sat 20 nov 7pm £19.50 17.50 n G

sat 20 nov 7.30pm £15 n c Floral Hall

sun 21 nov 7.30pm £28.50

tue 23 nov 7.30pm £19.50 18 13.50 n c n g n l

wed 24 nov 7.30pm £19 n c n g

MIKE DONOHOE’S

CHRISTMAS MUSIC HALL Re-live the magic days of variety with plenty of comedy and Christmas songs as Mike and his highly talented company create that fabulous Christmas party atmosphere that Mike Donohoe is famous for.

HOUGHTON WEAVER’S

CHRISTMAS SHOW The popular folk band return for a Christmas show, following their 35th Anniversary tour. Bringing their unique blend of humour and audience participation to the Floral Hall for a heart warming, festive evening of entertainment.

Why not make this an extra-special Christmas afternoon out and book a pre-show 3 course Christmas meal for just £14.00?

Meal at 12.00pm thu 9 dec 2pm £8 n c n g Floral Hall

tue 14 dec 7pm £12 n c Floral Hall

ticketmaster 0844 847 2380 www.southporttheatre.org.uk

The southport theatre & convention centre a truly unique venue The STCC is one of Merseyside’s largest conference, banqueting and entertainment venues. Ideally situated on the Promenade, the STCC regularly hosts a multitude of events for 50 to 4000 guests, and incorporates the 4 star Ramada Plaza Hotel.

A superb choice of function rooms for any event:

Here’s a selection of our current events:

The elegant Lakeside Suite with private entrance, lounge bar and superb views overlooking the Marine Lake.

Conferences & Exhibitions Traditional & Multi Cultural Weddings including civil partnerships Dinner Dances & Dance festivals Gala Dinners & Awards Evenings

The magnificent Floral Hall Ballroom with grand chandelier lit entrance, art deco domed ceiling, built in stage and the largest dance floor in Merseyside.

The Waterfront Suite is our most stylish and contemporary function room, with a versatile design making it ideal for a variety of different events.

School presentations & College Proms Family Celebrations & Parties We offer a wide choice of menu styles and drinks packages for any budget, all tailored to the client’s individual requirements! ticketmaster 0844 847 2380 Group line 0844 844 2121 or 0844 372 7272 www.southporttheatre.org.uk

contact our sales team on 0170 451 4770 today! www.southporttheatre.org.uk

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Concessions may be restricted to certain price levels and performances and can be withdrawn by management without notice. Only one concession can be applied at any one time and proof of status is required. Please call the box office for more information on different show discounts

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Ambassador theatre group Princess Theatre Torquay is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), who have a total of 39 venues across the UK, including 12 in the West End, and 27 regionally. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Comedy, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham; Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; Grand Opera House, York. ATG is also one of the country’s foremost theatre producers, in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Misanthrope starring Damian Lewis and Keira Knightley; Legally Blonde, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard.

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From the South Join the M6 and continue north until J26, continue straight ahead onto the M58 heading towards Southport/Skelmersdale.

Exit the M58 at J3 signposted Ormskirk, follow signs for Southport on the A570 after 10 miles you will enter Southport. Continue to follow signs for the Promenade/Town Centre. The venue is situated on the main promenade

A frequent rail service runs from Southport to Liverpool Central Station.

There are connections to Southport from most parts of the country.

To check timetables, availability and prices please contact: Merseytravel Information (Local rail lines) 0151 236 7676.

National Rail Enquiries 0845 748 4950

From the North Join the M6 and continue North. Leave at J31 and follow signs for the by bus A59 towards Southport. this Travel Line leads to the A565 to Southport. 0870 608 2608

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