Southport Theatre and Convention Centre - Summer 2016

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WELCOME

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Welcome to the new Summer season brochure for the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre - one of the most versatile venues in the North West. We’ve got a fantastic selection of entertainment lined up for everyone, and new shows are being announced all the time so make sure you keep up to date with everything that’s happening: at the Box Office counter, on our website, Facebook and Twitter - follow us!

MAY THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY

Music fans are in for a treat, with visits from The Proclaimers, Charlie Landsborough, Jane McDonald and The Manfreds, plus the brand new Ben E King and The Drifters Revue, Stand By Me. We’re also delighted to welcome familiar faces such as Ken Dodd, Professor Brian Cox and the renowned author and spiritual medium James Van Praagh.

The Southport Theatre will play host to some mesmerising entertainment, from the high energy Rhythm of the Dance to the spectacular Chinese State Circus, and there’s still a chance to take advantage of the early booking offer for the heartwarming musical Twopence to Cross the Mersey.

As always, we have something for the little ones, with the return of Sing-a-long-a Frozen, and are delighted to announce that this year’s panto will be Snow White, promising fantastic festive fun for the whole family!

But don’t forget we are a multi-purpose venue! We offer superb facilities for conferences, weddings, 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 support of the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre and we look forward to welcoming you here in the very near future.

Warmest regards, LISA CHU General Manager

SAT 7 MAY

THE PROCLAIMERS SAT 14 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 JUNE AN EVENING WITH CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH FRI 3 JUN

CHINESE STATE CIRCUS WED 21 SEP

OCTOBER AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCING: THE TRIBUTE SHOW THU 6 OCT

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN FRI 7 OCT

HALFWAY TO PARADISE: THE BILLY FURY STORY SAT 8 OCT

TWOPENCE TO CROSS THE MERSEY

MON 24 - THU 27 OCT

PROFESSOR BRIAN COX LIVE FRI 28 OCT

MAXIMUM RHYTHM N’ BLUES SAT 29 OCT

THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR

NOVEMBER JAMES VAN PRAAGH

SAT 11 JUN

THU 3 NOV

PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS

THE ELO EXPERIENCE

FRI 17 JUN

SAT 5 NOV

KEN DODD HAPPINESS SHOW

KEVIN BLOODY WILSON

SAT 18 JUN

THU 10 NOV

90 GLORIOUS YEARS

JULY RHYTHM OF THE DANCE

THE SOLID GOLD ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SHOW FRI 11 NOV STAND BY ME SAT 12 NOV AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE

ROY CHUBBY BROWN

A VISION OF ELVIS

AUGUST BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS: THE ROY ORBISON STORY

DECEMBER THE SENSATIONAL 60S EXPERIENCE THU 1 DEC THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

WED 29 JUN (FLORAL HALL)

THU 14 JUL

SAT 30 JUL

FRI 5 AUG

THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC SAT 6 AUG

THE DREAMBOYS

THU 11 AUG (FLORAL HALL)

THAT’LL BE THE DAY SAT 27 AUG

SEPTEMBER JANE MCDONALD FRI 9 SEP THE CARPENTERS STORY FRI 16 SEP

THU 17 NOV SAT 19 NOV

FRI 2 DEC

SNOW WHITE

FRI 9 - SAT 31 DEC

FEBRUARY 2017 JIMMY CARR: THE BEST OF, ULTIMATE, GOLD, GREATEST HITS TOUR SUN 19 FEB

SPECIAL EVENTS EW 16!

D N 20 A N OR BR W F O SH

THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY

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

Direct from its success in London’s West End, a SOLD OUT UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.

THE PROCLAIMERS

DANCING IN THE STREETS

SAT 14 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £29.75 £32.65 online/phone*

FRI 27 MAY 7.30pm C G TICKETS FROM £25.75 £28.65 online/phone*

Twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid have over the years enjoyed huge successes across the globe and in April last year released their 10th album.

They have carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide! Expect to hear the classics Sunshine on Leith, (I’m Gonna Be) 500 Miles, Letter From America, I’m on My Way, Life With You, Let’s Get Married and more.

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!

www.proclaimers.co.uk

The talented cast and band will bring to life the infectious, melodic, foot-tapping songs with a touch of soul and style guaranteed to have you singing along and dancing in the aisles. Expect your favourite songs made famous by The Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas and many more.

‘IN THIS SHOW YOU ARE NEVER MORE THAN A COUPLE OF MINUTES AWAY FROM A CHART-TOPPING POP CLASSIC’ THE STAGE atgtickets.com/southport (Bkg/trns fees apply) Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 or £4; events with an * carry a 1% per ticket booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person.

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SPECIAL EVENTS ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS

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

AN EVENING WITH

CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH

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

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SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN

TUE 31 MAY 3.30pm TICKETS £14 £15.90 online/phone* G CHILDREN £4 off

SING-A-LONG-A DIRTY DANCING TUE 31 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £14 £15.90 online/phone* G

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, prop bags to use throughout, 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! The hosts will lead a vocal warm up and show you how to use your magic moments fun packs. Fancy dress recommended!

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THE RAT PACK

VEGAS SPECTACULAR

A NOSTALGIC JOURNEY BACK OVER 90 GLORIOUS YEARS

SAT 11 JUN 7.30pm KIDS FREE IN BAND C TICKETS FROM £17 £19.90 online/phone* The ‘Purveyors of Cool’ swing into Southport with ‘The Greatest Music Of The 20th Century.

Wonderful memories of classic Las Vegas Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr. Every song is a winner: Sway, That’s Amore, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Fly Me to the Moon and many more favourites. Always a fun night out! www.ratpack.biz

PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS THE VEGAS SHOW

FRI 17 JUN 7.30pm SENIORS £10.75 In person only (Limited seats) G TICKETS £21.50 £24.40 online/phone* 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+

90 GLORIOUS YEARS

WED 29 JUN FLORAL HALL 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C G TICKETS £13 £14.90 online/phone Join Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast for a patriotic afternoon of music, memories and 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.

SPECIAL LUNCH PACKAGES MAKE YOUR AFTERNOON EVEN MORE SPECIAL WITH OUR DELICIOUS TWO COURSE LUNCH BEFORE THE SHOW Meal and show package £23.50 call 01704 500036 to book Lunch packages must be booked by 15 Jun

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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.

ROY CHUBBY BROWN

SAT 30 JUL 7.30pm TICKETS £21.50 £24.40 online/phone Still rude and still crude, Chubby doesn’t hold back from sharing his outlandish views on news, women and gender, sailing so close to the mark, even the most seasoned of fans will be left gob-smacked!

As politically incorrect as ever, ‘The World’s Most Outrageous Comedian’ is far too rude for TV, so this live performance is the only place to catch the flamboyant comedian!

If easily offended please stay away! 18+

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE

THU 14 JUL 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G S TICKETS FROM £19 £22.90 online/phone* This incredible live show celebrates the rich history of Ireland and the art of Irish dance, from the disciplined Celtic Step to the sensual, ancient Sean Nos dance style.

Rhythm of the Dance creates a new era in Irish entertainment, presenting world champion dancers, a traditional Irish band, and the handsome Young Irish Tenors. Internationally rated as one of the most popular and successful Irish Step Dance shows on tour, by critics, audiences, and millions of fans around the world.

This two-hour dance and music extravaganza is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of the Irish Celts throughout history. Using modern art forms of dance and music, this richly costumed show marries the contemporary and the ancient in a show not to be missed. www.rhythmofthedance.com

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BARRY STEELE AND FRIENDS:

THE ORBISON STORY

FRI 5 AUG 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off TICKETS £22.50 £25.40 online/phone* Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading tributes to legend Roy Orbison. He’s stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny similarity and ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapping sound of this music giant. Join Barry and his special guests as they celebrate the Big O’s 80th birthday in this brand new production.

THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC

SAT 6 AUG 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G C S TICKETS FROM £17.50 £20.40 online/phone* Thank ABBA For The Music is a two-hour theatre spectacular with stunning costumes, a 7-piece LIVE band, interactive video projection and of course ABBA’s spectacular trademark harmonies.

Featuring all of ABBA’s greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Gimme!

Gimme! Gimme!, Fernando, Super Trouper and many, many more!

THE DREAMBOYS THU 11 AUG FLORAL HALL 7.30pm G TICKETS £25.75 £28.65 online/phone* The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand new UK Tour for 2016. If you’re looking for the very best girls’ night out in the UK, look no further than these incredible stripping hunks. An action packed 2 hour show from start to finish, these boys will literally have you begging for more! Cabaret-style seating means you can enjoy the show from your own table with easy access to the bar.

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

SAT 27 AUG 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G TICKETS FROM £19.50 £22.40 online/phone* After an incredible three decades of touring, the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety production That’ll Be The Day returns with another brand new show!

This year’s show features a fresh new line-up of sensational classic gold hits, spanning the 50s through to the 70s and 80s, mixed as always, with even more hilarious comedy! Welcome to the golden age of popular music - revived! www.thatllbetheday.com

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SPECIAL EVENTS JANE MCDONALD MAKING MEMORIES

FRI 9 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £31 £33.90 online/phone* One of the nation’s most-loved entertainers will tour the UK in her brand new show! After receiving 5-star reviews for her performance as Grizabella in Cats, Jane will be introducing Memory into her act.

Exciting new medleys and old fan favourites will bring the audience to their feet on this evening of music and laughter.

THE CARPENTERS STORY

FRI 16 SEP 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G TICKETS FROM £18.50 £21.40 online/phone* This award-winning production features the stunning vocals of international star Claire Furley as Karen Carpenter, and lavish arrangements from eight LIVE musicians. Includes the classics (They Long To Be) Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Yesterday Once More, and many more!

‘A VERY ACCURATE AND FAITHFUL PORTRAYAL’ RICHARD CARPENTER

CHINESE STATE CIRCUS

DYNASTY

WED 21 SEP 7.30pm CHILDREN 15 & UNDER £15 off C G F TICKETS £26.25 £29.15 online/phone* The incomparable Chinese State Circus returns to the UK in 2016 with a sensational new production, Dynasty. Over 2000 years of artistry and music combine in an incredible performance suitable for all the family. 30 world class Chinese acrobats, aerial artistes and jugglers interact with the super-human physical skills and dexterity of the masters of martial arts, the legendary Shaolin Warriors.

‘THE MOST EXHILARATING CIRCUS IT HAS EVER BEEN MY PLEASURE TO SEE’ EVENING STANDARD

‘NEVER HAS SUCH EXCITEMENT BEEN GENERATED IN A THEATRE. THE WHOLE AUDIENCE HANGS BREATHLESS’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

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AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCING: THE TRIBUTE SHOW THU 6 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G TICKETS FROM £21.25 £24.15 online/phone*

This 5 star homage to the greatest movie soundtrack of all time is a high energy emotional roller-coaster of an evening with breath-taking choreography and buckets of nostalgia. Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to have the time of your life!

Please note this production is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage on tour in the UK and worldwide

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN PERFORMED

BY GARY MULLEN AND THE WORKS FRI 7 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G TICKETS £20.50 £23.40 online/phone* In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars in Their Eyes Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the show’s history, and since then has performed all over the world. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band ever. This show will ROCK you!

HALFWAY TO PARADISE THE BILLY FURY STORY

SAT 8 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C G TICKETS £22.25 £25.15 online/phone A shy young boy from Liverpool is re-christened Billy Fury and becomes one of Britain’s best loved rock stars. Billy’s own band, Fury’s Tornados, re-live his timeless hits, including Wondrous Place, Jealousy and more, with the stunning Colin Gold as Billy Fury, against a giant nostalgic moving backdrop of this wonderful era and including personal movie footage of Billy.

PROFESSOR BRIAN COX LIVE

FRI 28 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £31.25 £34.15 online/phone* A dazzling journey through space and time, delving into ‘high science’ and freewheeling on the edges of the known cosmos. Always captivating, continually surprising and forever pushing the boundaries, Professor Brian Cox takes science to a new dimension in his stage show, plus get up close and personal with the man himself with an interview hosted by his The Infinite Monkey Cage co-host Robin Ince.

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THE BEST-SELLING SHOW RETURNS!

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!

★★★★ LIVERPOOL ECHO

‘A BRILLIANT PLAY’ CHESHIRE TODAY

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 £15.90 online/phone 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)

SAVE WITH YOUR E £3 off (Tue - Thu)

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SPECIAL EVENTS MAXIMUM RHYTHM N’ BLUES

THE MANFREDS

WITH PP ARNOLD AND ZOOT MONEY SAT 29 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS £29.75 £32.65 online/phone* Appearing together in this unique concert will be The Manfreds, featuring both of the band’s vocalists Paul Jones and Mike D’Abo, soul pioneer PP Arnold and one of the biggest characters of the 60s R’n’B scene, Zoot Money. An all star line up with the hits to match!

JAMES VAN PRAAGH

THU 3 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G TICKETS £24.50 £27.40 online/phone Internationally renowned best-selling author James Van Praagh is hailed throughout the world as a pioneer of the mediumship movement, and recognized as one of the most accurate spiritual mediums working today. His messages have brought solace, peace and spiritual insights, changing millions’ view of both life and death.

This show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

THE ELO EXPERIENCE

SAT 5 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £23 £25.90 online/phone* In 2016 The ELO Experience celebrate their 10th year of bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light Orchestra to the stage.

This incredible show accurately reproduces the songs and sounds of the iconic band in a magical musical journey through time. Featuring the greatest hits including Wild West Hero, Livin’ Thing and Mr Blue Sky, plus the recent Jeff Lynne’s ELO hit single When I Was A Boy.

KEVIN BLOODY WILSON

THU 10 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £30.75 £33.65 online/phone* Not just a concert performance, for many this is an opportunity to tick from your bucket-list, a chance to see Australia’s most unique international comedy legend. In the more than 30 years since his first album (Hey Santa Claus, Living Next Door to Alan) Kev’s concerts continue to sell out around the globe, cementing his place as, in the words of Billy Connolly, ‘THE WORLD’S FUNNIEST AUSTRALIAN’ Strictly 18+

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SPECIAL EVENTS SOLID GOLD ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FRI 11 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £29.75 £32.65 online/phone*

Marty Wilde, Eden Kane, Mike Berry and The Wildcats, as well as very special guest Mark Wynter, join forces in The Solid Gold Rock ‘n’ Roll Show. Teen idols of their day, Marty, Eden, Mike and Mark show us how rock ‘n’ roll, with its fusion of sound and rhythm, shaped the style of music that we listened to then and still do today, including hits such as A Teenager In Love, Rubber Ball, Donna, Venus In Blue Jeans and many, many more!

ALSO BOOKING AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE THU 17 NOV 8pm

A VISION OF ELVIS SAT 19 NOV 7.30pm

THE SENSATIONAL 60S EXPERIENCE Herman’s Hermits, Chris Farlowe, New Amen Corner, The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Fortunes, The Ivy League, Alan Mosca (from Freddie and The Dreamers) THU 1 DEC 7.30pm

THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW FRI 2 DEC 7.30pm

STAND BY ME

THE BEN E KING AND DRIFTERS REVUE SAT 12 NOV 7.30pm C TICKETS £27.25 £30.15 online/phone*

JIMMY CARR: THE BEST OF, ULTIMATE, GOLD GREATEST HITS TOUR SUN 19 FEB 7.30pm

Stand By Me is the phenomenal story of one of the biggest selling bands of all time. The icons, challenges, controversy and conflicts, told through anecdotes of former members on screen, sit alongside the vast succession of more than 50 hits over the last six decades, including Under the Boardwalk, Saturday Night at the Movies, Up on the Roof, On Broadway and many more.

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MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL, WHO IS THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL? FRI 9 - SAT 31 DEC Fri 9

CBEEBIES

JUSTIN FLETCH FLETCHER

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After the Magic Mirror declares Snow White to be the fairest in all the land, the Wicked Queen flies into a jealous rage and commissions Jingles the Jester to take Snow White into the forest and ensure she never returns.

SPECIAL FAMILY PERFORMANCES FAMILY OF 4 £45

AS THE MAGIC MIRROR *Justin will appear as a video projection in the Magic Mirror and will not appear in person.

*EXCLUDES SCHOOL BOOKINGS

With the help of Dame Dolly Mixture and Prince Michael, will poor Jingles be able to save Snow White and help to defeat the Wicked Queen?

With spectacular sets and costumes, fabulous songs and dances and bags of slapstick fun, plus a special appearance

by CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher as the Magic Mirror*, Snow White is a pantomime not to be missed!

SPECIAL SENIOR CITIZENS MATINEES ALL TICKETS £13.50 £15.40 online/phone Thu 15 Dec 2pm, Mon 19 Dec 2pm, Thu 22 Dec 2pm

SCHOOL GROUPS Groups 10+ £10.45

GROUPS Groups 10+ £14

Incl free drink or ice cream, 1 teacher free with every 10 tickets

Groups 20+ £14 plus 1 in 20 free

OPENING NIGHT ALL TICKETS £12.50 £14.40 online/phone

Sponsored by the Southport Visiter

£52.60 online/phone. Sat 10 Dec 5pm, Sat 17 Dec 5pm, Thu 22 Dec 7pm & Wed 28 Dec 5pm (must include 1 child or senior. Family ticket £65 at other perfs, £76.60 online/phone)

C G F S Details p15 TICKETS FROM £12 £13.90 online/phone* Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups). Per ticket booking fees may also apply at the box office.

SAVE WITH YOUR E Half price (A & B. Excl Sat 24, Mon 26, Tue 27 Dec)

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e l y t S n i e t a r b Cele Whether it’s an Anniversary, Birthday or Engagement Party, Awards or Charity Dinner, Wedding Reception or any other kind of Special Occasion, we can tailor everything just for you, to ensure your celebration is one to remember.

3 Beautiful Function Suites varying in size from an intimate family gathering to a large celebration for 500 guests Bespoke Menus created by our Chef to suit your Special Occasion Red Carpet Entrance Private Bar licensed until 1am Your Events Manager will take care of every detail so you can relax and enjoy every moment!

A stylish venue for any type of occasion!

Southport Theatre & Convention Centre The Promenade Southport PR9 0DZ For further details 01704 514770 southportsales@theambassadors.com www.southporttheatreandconventioncentre.com

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BOOKING INFO Southport Theatre, The Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DZ ONLINE BOOKINGS www.atgtickets.com/southport

for more details.

All tickets subject to availability and restrictions apply.

TELEPHONE BOOKINGS Call our Ticket Centre open Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm on 0844 871 3021* (bkg/trns fees 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

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

(bkg/trns fees apply)

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

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 and must be received no less than 1 month prior to the performance date. Tickets will be printed and 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 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 timetables, availability and prices please contact: Mersey travel 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.

Southport Theatre and Convention Centre reserves the right to change or vary the programme, discounts or fees at any time. All discounts are limited and subject to availability.

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