Southport Theatre & Convention Centre

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WELCOME Welcome to the latest season brochure for the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre - one of the most versatile venues in the North West. This Spring you will find a wide variety of great entertainment with something for everyone!

We are thrilled to have such an exciting programme for 2016, with more shows being booked into the venue all the time. So please keep up to date with everything that’s happening; direct at the Box Office counter, on our website, Facebook and Twitter follow us!

Don’t miss the world famous Moscow State Circus, with a breath-taking display of back-flipping, wire-walking and flying.

We’re delighted to welcome TV chef James Martin for an evening of Plates, Mates and Automobiles and also thrilled that the legendary Joe Brown visits us in January, followed by Joe Longthorne, The Hollies and Charlie Landsborough, as well as tributes to some of rock and pop’s most influential artists, including ABBA Reunion, The Bootleg Beatles, Whitney - Queen of the Night, Magic A Kind of Queen, The Simon and Garfunkel Story, and One Night of Elvis with Lee Memphis King. Musical fans can enjoy Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s West End and Broadway hit musical, Tell Me On A Sunday, starring Jodie Prenger, while the heart-warming drama Twopence to Cross the Mersey - The Stage Play returns in the Autumn, buy your tickets now and take advantage of the early booking offer. There’s lots more to see inside, please take your time to browse.

This Spring we hold our fabulous Wedding Fayre, a chance to talk to our wedding experts about hosting your special day.

We also offer superb facilities for conferences, banqueting and entertainment. For more information regarding these facilities and packages, please contact our Sales Team on 01704 514 770.

On behalf of the whole team, thank you for your continued support of the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre. We all look forward to welcoming you here in the very near future.

Warmest regards, LISA CHU General Manager

DIARY JAN JOE BROWN IN CONCERT SUN 24 JAN

80s MANIA

FRI 29 JAN

FEB SOUL EXPLOSION SAT 6 FEB

SUPERSLAM AMERICAN WRESTLING SAT 13 FEB (FLORAL HALL)

THE ABBA REUNION TRIBUTE SHOW FRI 19 FEB

WHITNEY - QUEEN OF THE NIGHT SAT 20 FEB

MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS MON 29 FEB

MAR CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS

SPECIAL EVENTS JOE BROWN IN CONCERT

SUN 24 JAN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £26.25 £29.15 online/phone* Premier rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown goes from strength to strength. Performed with his five piece band, the musical styles incorporated into this new show are as unique as the man himself. Packed with classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, folk and rock ‘n’ roll, all interwoven with his effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences, it’s a musical journey not to be missed.

FRI 4 MAR

JOE LONGTHORNE SAT 5 MAR

JAMES MARTIN MON 7 MAR

TOTALLY TINA FRI 11 MAR

THE BOOTLEG BEATLES THU 17 MAR

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES SAT 19 MAR

WEDDING FAYRE SUN 20 MAR

APR THE HOLLIES FRI 1 APR

BACK TO BACHARACH SAT 9 APR

THE KING OF POP THE LEGEND CONTINUES SAT 16 APR

MAGIC A KIND OF QUEEN FRI 22 APR

TELL ME ON A SUNDAY SAT 23 APR

MAY THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY SAT 7 MAY

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS LEE MEMPHIS KING FRI 20 MAY

DANCING IN THE STREETS FRI 27 MAY

SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN / SING-A-LONG-A DIRTY DANCING TUE 31 MAY

JUN AN EVENING WITH CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH

80s MANIA

FRI 29 JAN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £21.25 £24.15 online/phone* Europe’s Official 1980s Multi-Tribute Concert featuring 25 chart topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers.

Performing over 35 chart topping smash hits live in concert, with tributes to Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Culture Club, Madonna, Wham!, Dead or Alive, Madness and many many more. It’s time to dig out your 80s fashions and party!

SOUL EXPLOSION

SAT 6 FEB 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G TICKETS FROM £21.50 £24.40 online/phone* Soul Explosion rolls into town starring Clem Curtis the voice of the Foundations, Jimmy James & The Vagabonds and Ernestine Pearce, lead singer with the Flirtations.

The original hitmakers of soul bring their classic hits to Southport Theatre: I’ll Go Where Your Music Takes Me, Red Red Wine, Now Is The Time, Build Me Up Buttercup, Baby Now That I’ve Found You, Back On My Feet Again, In The Bad Bad Old Days and many more.

Backed by a live band, this powerhouse of a show will have you dancing in the aisles!

FRI 3 JUN

THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR SAT 11 JUN

PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS FRI 17 JUN

KEN DODD

SAT 18 JUN

90 GLORIOUS YEARS

WED 29 JUN (FLORAL HALL)

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SPECIAL EVENTS SUPERSLAM AMERICAN WRESTLING

MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS

MON 29 FEB 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G TICKETS FROM £17.25 £20.15 online/phone*

SAT 13 FEB FLORAL HALL 6pm ADULTS £15 £16.90 online/phone F CHILDREN £10 £11.90 online/phone*

The world famous Moscow State Circus returns to the UK with its greatest production to date, based on the Russian folklore story of Cvetik-Semicvetik, or the flower with seven colours, by Valentin Petrovich Katayev, where each of the petals represents a wish.

Larger-than-life characters from all corners of the world do battle inside the ring, with heavyweight collisions and jaw-dropping high flying action!

Featuring Tag Team Matches, Royal Rumble Matches, Divas Competition, Ladder Matches and more! This two hour family wrestling spectacular is the best value ticket in town!

THE ABBA REUNION TRIBUTE SHOW

FRI 19 FEB 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3.50 off C G TICKETS FROM £20 £22.90 online/phone* Created by an award winning West End team, starring the original ‘Frida’ from the London West End cast! Superbly accurate vocals, harmonies, guitar, keyboards plus back line musicians combined with stunning iconic replica costumes, choreography and set produce the most authentic and requested ABBA tribute show in the world today. It leaves you with just one question ‘Did we just witness the real ABBA reunion?’

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Professor Wacko and his crazy side kick Natalia Mezentceva invite the audience to a wondrous and mysterious enchanted garden, a place where dreams come true and a place to see magnificent feats of human achievement, the like of which have never been witnessed in Great Britain before.

Our loveable buffoons guide us through this tantalising tale, granting wishes to the beautiful Kushka Veslovskiy who plays Zhenya, surrounded by a multitude of flying, back-flipping, juggling, wire-walking and roller-skating performers.

CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS FRI 4 MAR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G TICKETS FROM £18 £20.90 online/phone*

The legendary Chicago Blues Brothers are back on their brand new Jailbreak Tour! Featuring the very best in Blues, Motown, Soul and Comedy from The Blues Brothers movies, including classics from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and many more. Now with an elaborate new stage production including a 9 piece band, this show is definitely not to be missed!

WHITNEY QUEEN OF THE NIGHT SAT 20 FEB 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G TICKETS £25.25 £28.15 online/phone*

A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award winning production features a stellar line-up with rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton delivering a powerhouse and breathtaking performance as Whitney.

Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits that include I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, My Love Is Your Love, So Emotional Baby, Run To You, Saving All My Love, I Will Always Love You, and many more, this show beautifully remembers the most highly awarded female artiste in the world ever! Whitney’s one true legacy was her music which touched most of us at some time in our lives. Share her life and get ready for the greatest love of all in Queen of the Night!

JOE LONGTHORNE

SAT 5 MAR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off TICKETS FROM £19.50 £22.40 online/phone* Joe Longthorne’s big break came in 1981 when he was a finalist on LWT’s Search for a Star and this talented artist has never looked back. Joe’s repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world’s top singers, however he is perhaps best known for his impersonation of Shirley Bassey who has commented, ‘Joe can do me better than I can do myself’.

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SPECIAL EVENTS JAMES MARTIN

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

PLATES, MATES AND AUTOMOBILES

SAT 19 MAR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G TICKETS FROM £19.50 £22.40 online/phone*

MON 7 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £31.25 £34.15 online/phone* Marking 20 years since James Martin first graced our TV screens, winning the hearts of the nation, this show will be a fast-paced, interactive and high tech extravaganza. Packed with James’ signature cooking demonstrations, full of surprises and not to mention some very special guests, audiences will be thrilled as this multi-media production is brought live to the stage.

James says: ‘I’ve been cooking live on TV for 20 years now and I felt it was time to do something I’ve never done before that was truly special. I’m so excited to be heading out on my first ever tour, doing what I do best but on the big stage. I’m pulling out my favourite recipes and mixing in plenty of surprises and special guests in what I hope is going to be feast of a live show.’

It’s a cooking, talking, speed extravaganza!

Long established as the World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return for yet another outstanding show promising more of their tight harmonies, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

TOTALLY TINA

FRI 11 MAR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G TICKETS FROM £19 £21.90 online/phone* This internationally acclaimed award winning tribute to Tina Turner recreates the spectacle and energy of her live shows with a six-piece live band, four stunning dancers and Justine’s incredible impersonation of the Queen of Rock and Soul. From the early days with Ike (River Deep, Mountain High), to Tina’s massive solo hits (Let’s Stay Together, What’s Love Got To Do With It), it’s Simply the Best!

Their ability to recreate the distinctive sound of The Eagles with both flare and impressive authenticity, has won them mass acclaim on an international level.

Featuring the classics, Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Life in the Fast Lane, Take it to the Limit and many more!

‘THE BAND WERE FLAWLESS IN THEIR DELIVERY’ THE EXPRESS ‘AMAZING MUSICIANSHIP AND VOCALS!’ NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS

THE HOLLIES

FRI 1 APR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G TICKETS FROM £25 £27.90 online/phone*

THE BOOTLEG BEATLES

THU 17 MAR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G TICKETS £28.50 £31.40 online/phone* Re-live the sights and sounds of the sixties as the world’s premier Beatles’ band returns with their string and brass ensemble and a spectacular two hour multi-media stage show featuring all the classic Beatles’ hits. It’s not the Beatles but you simply won’t believe it!

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The original Britpop band! With an Ivor Novello Award and induction into the prestigious American rock ’n’ roll Hall Of Fame, there’s no doubt that The Hollies helped shape the world of Pop and Rock as we know it. The band’s hallmark vocal harmony has not wavered through 50 years of continuous touring, performing and recording.

No support act is needed as The Hollies perform their classics - The Air That I Breathe, Carrie Anne, Jennifer Eccles, Bus Stop, Just One Look, Stop, Stop, Stop, On A Carousel, Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress), He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother and many more hits in a brilliant two-hour celebration of pop music at its best.

The Hollies are Tony Hicks, Peter Howarth, Ray Stiles, Ian Parker, Steve Lauri and Bobby Elliott.

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SPECIAL EVENTS BACK TO BACHARACH

MAGIC A KIND OF QUEEN

Back to Bacharach takes you on a journey through music, narration and projected imagery of legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David. Together, they helped shape the path of modern music as we know it today.

Magic, the original Queen tribute, returns in 2016; performing all of the band’s greatest hits, and some you may not have heard for a while, this is a must for Queen fans. With five vocals to back up the powerful lead vocal of the dynamic Roger Brown, Magic recreate all the complex harmonies that are Queen’s trademark sound and the heady excitement of a Queen live show, not to be missed!

SAT 9 APR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G TICKETS FROM £20 £22.90 online/phone*

FRI 22 APR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G TICKETS FROM £20 £22.90 online/phone*

This fantastic show features all of their iconic hits, including Walk on By, The Look of Love, What’s New Pussycat, I Say a Little Prayer for You, Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head and many more. With a full West End cast, whose previous triumphs have included The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Miss Saigon and Jesus Christ Superstar, this new production is destined to take the Southport Theatre stage by storm.

Three of the finest West End vocalists, accompanied by an amazing 10 piece band, recreate Burt Bacharach’s timeless masterpieces, songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again.

KING OF POP - THE LEGEND CONTINUES STARRING NAVI SAT 16 APR 7.30pm G UNDER 14 £13.25 £15.15 online/phone* TICKETS FROM £18.25 £21.15 online/phone*

SAT 7 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G TICKETS FROM £19 £21.90 online/phone*

Led by the world’s number one Michael Jackson tribute artist Navi, which alone sets this show above the rest: Navi is the only MJ tribute ever invited to perform for Michael himself. Michael actually stood up and gave Navi a standing ovation after he performed at one of his birthday parties in LA.

Direct from London’s West End, award winning actor Dean Elliott (Buddy Holly in Buddy - The Musical) and a full cast of performers tell the compelling story of the greatest music duo of all time. Featuring a full live band performing the classic hits Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.

Along with his incredible live band and dancers, Navi is currently taking the world by storm with his thrilling new show that takes you closer than you ever imagined to an original Jackson concert.

Hits such as Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Black or White, Man in The Mirror, feature along with Jackson Five classics in a show suitable for the whole family.

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THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER AND DON BLACK’S WEST END & BROADWAY HIT

TELL ME ON A SUNDAY STARRING JODIE PRENGER

SAT 23 APR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G TICKETS FROM £23.50 £27.40 online/phone* Following her acclaimed performance in the Watermill Theatre’s 2014 production of Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger now steps into Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s classic musical, Tell Me On A Sunday.

Charting the romantic misadventures of an English girl in New York during the heady days of the 1980s, this iconic musical features a wonderful original score including the chart-topping Take That Look Off Your Face.

Performed by many legendary musical theatre stars including Marti Webb and Sarah Brightman, this new 2016 production directed by Paul Foster includes an intimate post-show chat with Jodie about life, love and playing the role of Emma.

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SPECIAL EVENTS ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS

AN EVENING WITH

CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH

FRI 20 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2.50 off C G TICKETS £25 £27.90 online/phone*

FRI 3 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £19.50 £22.40 online/phone*

Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist presents the ultimate tribute to the King celebrating the epic career of this musical legend. Accompanied by his world class orchestra and singers and featuring large screen projection, this is the largest Elvis show to tour UK theatres. Prepare to be enthralled and spend one night with Elvis. www.leememphisking.com

DANCING IN THE STREETS FRI 27 MAY 7.30pm C G TICKETS FROM £25.75 £28.65 online/phone* Join the original and the best celebration of Motown’s greatest hits with the spectacular, critically acclaimed Dancing in the Streets.

Experience the energy and electricity of the motor city in a stunning production packed with hit after hit, all killer, no filler! Expect your favourite songs made famous by The Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, The Supremes and many more.

Charlie is generally recognised as a country singer, having won just about every award possible in the UK country scene, however his musical landscape includes beautiful ballads, folk, blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, gospel and anthem. A true and immensely talented star, his fabulous songs, wonderful voice and ability to tell a fine tale give his concerts a real sense of intimacy.

SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN

PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS

THE RAT PACK

SING-A-LONG-A DIRTY DANCING

FRI 17 JUN 7.30pm BOOK BY 29 FEB & SAVE £5 PER TICKET G TICKETS £21.50 £24.40 online/phone*

SAT 11 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £17 £19.90 online/phone* KIDS FREE IN BAND C

Puppetry Of The Penis has now played to most of the Western World, having been hosted in over 35 countries and performed in 6 languages. Two near naked men (they wear shoes) manipulate their nether regions using the Ancient Art of Genital Origami, providing the audience with a hilarious array of shapes and impersonations. Ages 18+

Purveyors of Cool swing into town with ‘The Greatest Music Of The 20th Century’ Wonderful memories of classic Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.

TUE 31 MAY 3.30pm

TUE 31 MAY 7.30pm

TICKETS £14 £15.90 online/phone* G C Join us for two fantastic interactive screenings of these smash hit films! In the afternoon, a full screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen and help with dance moves from the Sing-a-long-a Princesses. Get your little ones dressed up as their favourite character and come and see Sing-a-long-a Frozen where YOU the audience are the stars. Age recommendation 5+ In the evening, the fully interactive screening of the classic film Dirty Dancing means you too can have The Time of your Life. Just sing-a-long and dance dirty with Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey and the gang! Fancy dress recommended! At each screening, the hosts will lead a vocal warm up and show you how to use your magic moments fun packs.

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THE VEGAS SHOW

VEGAS SPECTACULAR

This totally live performance, now in its 15th year, continues to be successful worldwide.

Every song is a winner: Come Fly With Me, Volare, That’s Amore, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Sway, Mack The Knife and many more of your favourites.

‘SUPERB, REMARKABLE TREMENDOUSLY ENTERTAINING’ THE STAGE

‘MAGNIFICENT!’ BBC Always a fun night out! www.ratpack.biz

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SPECIAL EVENTS KEN DODD HAPPINESS SHOW SAT 18 JUN 7pm G TICKETS FROM £19 £21.90 online/phone* Ken Dodd’s incredible career as a professional entertainer spans over 60 years. He is a comedian of legendary status; an icon and national treasure who has been entertaining audiences for a lifetime of happiness and laughter. Come and enjoy his famous Happiness Show and you’ll be absolutely discumknockerated by a truly tattifelarius (fun-filled) evening of laughter and songs presented by a comedy genius and his guests.

THE BEST-SELLING SHOW RETURNS!

ALSO BOOKING ROY CHUBBY BROWN LIVE SAT 30 JUL 7.30PM

‘The World’s Most Outrageous Comedian’ is still rude and still crude. If easily offended, please stay away.

BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS: THE ORBISON STORY FRI 5 AUG 7.30PM

A celebration of The Big O’s musical legacy, a fusion of 60s Solid Gold Classics and contemporary musical genius

THE DREAMBOYS

THU 11 AUG 7.30PM (FLORAL HALL) The very best girls’ night out, an action-packed two hour show full of Music, Muscle, Magic and Mayhem!

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WED 29 JUN FLORAL HALL 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C G TICKETS £13 £14.90 online/phone*

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90 GLORIOUS YEARS

Join Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast for a patriotic afternoon of music, memories & nostalgia celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th Birthday. Come and enjoy a memorable mixture of wonderful voices, stunning costumes and a very special tribute to the veterans of her armed forces in a flag waving finale, making this the perfect nostalgic way to celebrate this historic occasion.

THAT’LL BE THE DAY SAT 27 AUG 7.30PM

A nostalgia party extravaganza, featuring a fantastic line-up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s, plus more side-splitting comedy!

JANE MCDONALD MAKING MEMORIES FRI 9 SEP 7.30PM

One of the nation’s most loved entertainers performs new medleys, old fan favourites and some exciting additions, in her best show yet!

PROFESSOR BRIAN COX LIVE FRI 28 OCT 7.30PM

Always captivating, continually surprising and forever pushing the boundaries, the acclaimed physicist presents a dazzling journey through space and time.

The best-selling show returns to Southport due to popular demand!

The producers that brought you the record-breaking Liverpool musical, return with this adored stage play version of Helen Forrester’s Twopence to Cross the Mersey. This much loved account tells the true story of a young girl and her formerly wealthy family as they suddenly find themselves thrown into poverty during the Great Depression of the 1930s.

Following a hugely successful Merseyside tour in 2015, Twopence to Cross the Mersey extends its journey across the UK, with full cast to be announced soon, don’t miss your opportunity to travel with Helen and her family on this heart-warming tale!

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MON 24 - THU 27 OCT Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Wed mat 2.30pm BOOK BY 1 JUN AND SAVE £3 PER TICKET (Tue - Thu) MON ALL SEATS £15 £16.90 online/phone SENIORS WED MAT £14 Best available C G B Details page 15 TICKETS FROM £18 £20.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

LIVERPOOL ECHO

‘A BRILLIANT PLAY’ CHESHIRE TODAY

SAVE WITH YOUR E £3 off (Tue - Thu)

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JOIN US AT SOUTHPORT’S LARGEST WEDDING FAYRE!

BOOKING INFO Southport Theatre, The Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DZ ONLINE BOOKINGS www.atgtickets.com/southport TELEPHONE BOOKINGS Call our Ticket Centre open Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm on 0844 871 3021* (bkg/trns fees apply) For Group Bookings call 0844 871 3041*

For Text phone users 18001 + ATG Access line

For Access bookings and meal & show packages, please call the venue direct on 01704 500036.

For standard phone users 18002 + ATG Access line

*Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

OVER 30 LOCAL EXHIBITORS BEAUTIFUL DESIGNER WEDDING DRESSES GLASS OF BUBBLY DELICIOUS CANAPÉS Attend our Wedding Fayre and receive a voucher * entitling you to a FREE sparkling wine drinks reception for you and your guests, prior to your Wedding Breakfast

Wander at your leisure around our three beautiful wedding suites and talk to our team of wedding experts about ideas for your special day.

We can cater for everything from a small, intimate wedding for 50 guests to a large wedding for 500 guests.

All our suites are licensed for Civil Ceremonies & Partnerships. *Voucher can only be collected on Sunday 20th March 2016 at our Wedding Fayre and is applicable to new bookings only and subject to availability.

BOOK IN PERSON Call into the Southport Theatre Box Office on The Promenade. The box office is open from 11am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday, from 3 hours prior to performances on Sunday, and until 30 minutes after the show starts on performance days.

BY POST Postal Bookings are accepted and should be sent to the above address.

Cheques should be made payable to ATG LONDON LTD & must be received no less than 1 month prior to the performance date. Tickets will be printed & available for collection on the day of the performance.

CONCESSIONS Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available:

C Under 16s, Senior Citizens,

full time students, Registered Unemployed

G Groups of 10 or more F Family B Early booking discount C Children under 16 S School groups

For more details call JANE MARRIOTT 0151 934 2239 or email janemarriott@theambassadors.com

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All tickets subject to availability and restrictions apply.

ACCESS FOR ALL BOOKINGS For further information or assistance please call our Access number on 01704 500036, alternatively call our ATG Access line on 0844 872 7677* www.textrelay.org

(bkg/trns fees apply)

SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2016 12 NOON - 3PM FREE ENTRY

for more details.

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.

ATG THEATRE CARD For certain performances, ATG Theatre Card holders are entitled to ticket discounts. Ask Box Office Design SWD swd.uk.com Print John Good

For more information on Text Relay please visit www.textrelay.org RESTORATION FUND Up to £1.25 from every ticket sold goes towards the restoration of the Southport Theatre.

FINDING US

BY CAR Sat Nav user postcode PR9 0DZ 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.

From the North M6 and continue North. Leave at J31 and follow signs for the A59. This leads to the A565 to Southport.

BY RAIL A frequent rail service runs from Southport to Liverpool Central Station. There are connections to Southport from most parts of the country. To check timetablesavailability and prices please contact: Merseytravel Information (Local rail lines) 0151 236 7676. National Rail Enquiries 0845 748 4950

BY BUS Travel Line 0870 608 2608 CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets cannot be refunded except in the case of a date change or cancellation.

Ticket exchanges can be offered for a per ticket exchange fee. Exchanges will only be accepted for the same production and for the same value or

higher on payment of the difference.

All exchange requests are subject to availability and must be received at least 48 hours prior to the original performance date.

Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times.

The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press.

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AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP LTD Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the world’s number one live-theatre company with 45 venues in Britain, the US and Australia. ATG is among the most prolific and internationally recognised award-winning theatre producers in the world with co-productions in the UK, New York, across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. ATG is the market leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets, LOVETheatre and Group Line. ATG’s portfolio of West End theatres includes the Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 and 2. In New York, ATG owns The Lyric Theatre, the largest theatre on Broadway. ATG owns ACE Theatrical Group (ACE), which specialises in the operation, design, development and construction of world class, live performance venues throughout North America. ATG is leaseholder of and manages the Theatre Royal, Sydney, one of the city’s premier venues and ATG’s first theatre in the Asia Pacific region. ATG has regional theatres in Aylesbury, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Bromley, Edinburgh, Folkestone, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Richmond, Southport, Stoke-on-Trent, Sunderland, Torquay, Wimbledon, Woking and York. ATG currently has offices in London, New York, Sydney, Mannheim and Cologne. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Ruling Class, Oresteia, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, East is East, Richard III, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey Boys, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Inala, Love Me Tender, Macbeth, The Hothouse, Passion Play, Posh, Jumpy and Constellations (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, Legally Blonde the Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Rocky Horror Show, South Pacific, All New People, Ghost the Musical, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, Being Shakespeare, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls. ATG has various production company initiatives/partnerships including Jerry Mitchell Productions, Theatre Royal Brighton Productions and Jamie Lloyd Productions. ATG also owns family entertainment and pantomime company, First Family Entertainment (FFE). ATG has a group partner company Sonia Friedman Productions (SFP), a West End and Broadway production company responsible for some of the most successful theatre productions in London and on Broadway in recent years. ATG is the majority shareholder of BB Group, a leading producer and promoter of premium live entertainment in Europe with a particular strength in touring musicals and dance productions throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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*ATG Theatre Card benefits are subject to availability, please check with the venue or call 0844 871 7633. Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge. Members can purchase up to 4 tickets at the Theatre Card price per performance and up to 4 drinks at UK venues in the Ambassador Theatre Group. Offers are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions or offers. Additional booking fees may apply on selected music, comedy and named act events and on tickets to events at non ATG and ATG international venues. ATG reserve the right to withdraw benefits or related offers and without notice.

ATG Theatre Card current price is valid until 31/12/2016. For full Terms and Conditions please visit atgtickets.com