Burnley Mechanics brochure winter 2014 021214 10078

JAN /JULY’15

BOX OFFICE: 01282 664400 burnleymechanics.co.uk

E C N A L AT A G CHILDREN’S & FAMILY SHOWS

16-18 & 22-25 Jan Wed 18 Feb Sat 28 March Thu 16 April Sun 10 May Sun 24 May Sat 6 June

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Goldilocks and the Three Bears American Wrestling Live The Cat In The Hat Sing-A-Long-A-Frozen Aladdin Ballet The Chuckle Brothers

Sat 7 Feb Sat 7 Mar Tue 10 Mar Mon 13 Apr

Lewis Schaffer Free until Famous Luke Jermay Sixth Sense Omid Djalili Lee Nelson

COMEDY DINNER SHOWS

Sat 14 Mar Sat 30 May

‘Allo ‘Allo Dinner Show Only Fools and Horses Dinner Show

COMEDY DRAMA

Mon 23 Mar Thurs 30 Apr

Teechers Naked Truth

Fri 13 Feb Thu 19 Feb Fri 6 Mar Fri 13 Mar Fri 20 Mar Wed 25 Mar Fri 27 Mar Sun 29 Mar Sat 18 Apr Fri 1 May Sat 2 Sat 9 May Fri 15 May Thu 21 May Sat 25 July Fri 29 May

COMEDY

MUSIC

Working in partnership with:

John Smith Fairport Convention Roy Orbison and Friends The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular The Manfreds Emily Barker & Gill Sandell Showaddywaddy Open Mic Night G4 Joe McElderry Burnley Blues Bobby Socks and Blue Jeans The Clone Roses Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakemen The Lancashire Hotpots The Original Jukebox Heroes

Burnley Arts Centre

DANCE SHOWS

Fri 30, 31 Jan Sun 1 Feb Sun 8 Feb Sat 21, Sun 22 Mar Sun 29 Mar Sun 26 Apr Sat 20 June 10 -12 July

Sanderson’s Dance & Fitness Centre Sanderson’s Dance & Fitness Centre Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre Dansworks Dance Academy Sanderson’s Dance Competition KLF Theatre Arts Dance Show Sanderson’s Dance School

EDUCATIONAL & ENTERTAINING

Thu 5,12,19,26 Feb Thu 5,19,26 Mar Sun 8 Mar Sun 12 Apr

Lancashire Wine School Lancashire Wine School Educational Gin Tasting Blind Gin Tasting (North v South)

BOXING & AWARD EVENINGS

Sat 14 Feb Tue 17 Feb Fri 17 Apr Thu 9 July

Boxing Evening Awards Evening Rounders Presentation evening Sports Awards Evening

ILLUSTRATED LECTURES & TALKS

Mon 26 Jan Mon 16 Feb Thu 12 Mar

Library Lecture-Peru Library Lecture-Walking in Pembrokeshire Jonathan Dimbleby

23,24,25 April Tue 30 June 1-4 July

Give My Regards to Broadway Les Miserables (School Edition) Les Miserables (School Edition)

Sat 28 Feb Wed 11 Mar Wed 20 May Sat 23 May Sat 13 June Sun 28 June Sat 18 July

MUSICALS PRIVATE PARTIES & CONFERENCES

Private Party Conference Mayor Making Private Party Hollywood Ball Jane Tomlinson’s Pennine 10K Run Private Party

Event promoted by Burnley Mechanics Independent promoter

Burnley Mechanics in partnership with Lancashire Wine School present

INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF WINE Thu 5th Feb - World of Wine - Australia & New Zealand - £22.50 Thu 12th Feb - World of Wine - Chile & Argentina - £22.50 Thu 19th Feb - World of Wine - South Africa & USA - £25.00 Thu 26th Feb - Emerging Wine Regions - £25.00 Thu 5th Mar - see website for more details Thu 19th Mar - see website for more details

All evenings are 7-9pm

Thu 26th Mar - see website for more details Want to know more about wine?

How to choose better wine?

You know what you like but want to understand why - then these evening are just what you need.

Experience six fabulous wines from around the world with expert pointers to enhance your appreciation.

Look at major wine regions in a New World v Old World style and what the cost of your wine offers.

Tickets can only be purchased from www.burnleymechanics.co.uk or www.thelancashirewineschool.com

Purchased only from: burnleymechanics.co.uk BOOK ONE SESSION OR ALL SIX.

LEWIS SCHAFFER Free until Famous

SAT 07 FEB

The award-winning New York comic takes on England.

8pm

“Disconcertingly terrific” The Evening Standard “An hilarious, cathartic, exhilaratingly appalling experience” The Scotsman “​ Who better to give it to us straight than this New Yorker?” The Independent

A voluntary collection will be made at the end of the show

Tickets: FREE (limited to four tickets per person) May contain language & themes that could offend

Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre presents its...

SUN 08

...ANNUAL PERFORMING

FEB 9am

ARTS FESTIVAL FEATURING AN ARRAY OF EXCEPTIONAL TALENT! SAT SUN ANOTHER SENSATIONAL 21-22 MAR 1.30pm DANCE SPECTACULAR! 5.30pm Tickets available from www.rddc.co.uk follow Ticketsource link or pay on the door Tickets: TBC All enquiries – Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre 01706 211161

In partnership with Inner City Music Ltd – Band on the Wall JOHN SMITH Plus Louis Baker Young Acoustic Guitarist of the Year 2003.

One of the most exciting voices on the new British folk scene. John is a regular on the UK festival circuit, having played shows at Glastonbury, Green Man, Cambridge and many others where his playing combined with his honey-on-gravel vocals have brought crowds to pin-drop silence and rapturous applause.

“Spellbinding” Time Out

FRI 13 FEB

Tickets: £14.50 FRONT ROOM PERFORMANCE Unreserved

7.30pm

Programmed in association with Burnley Arts Centre

Niki McCretton & Stuff and Nonsense present

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS

They went out for a stroll... to let the food cool down. But when the three bears got home the house was a mess and Baby Bear’s porridge had vanished! And that was just the beginning! Broken chairs, unmade beds and a mysterious visitor who takes Baby Bear on a breath-taking adventure that turns his house and his world upsidedown!

A brilliant mix of ingenious puppetry, music and mischievous moments for the whole family.

Tickets: £7 Family of four £24 Reserved

WED 18 FEB

2.30pm

FAIRPORT CONVENTION Plus Support

Hailed as the originators of British folkrock music, Fairport Convention remains one of the most entertaining bands on the live music scene.

THU 19 FEB

7.30pm

Featuring an intimate mix of songs from their recent albums, classics from the band’s earlier repertoire and some brand new and previously unperformed songs

Tickets: £20 Reserved

ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS Widely recognised as one of the world’s leading tributes to Roy Orbison, Barry Steele continues to stun audiences with his uncanny visual similarity and his ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapping sound of this music giant.

Joining Barry on stage is the phenomenal Paul Molloy as a young Elvis and Boogie Williams as Jerry Lee Lewis. With original film footage and fabulous live band, this celebration is quite simply unmissable.

Tickets: £18 Discounts £17 Reserved

FRI 06 MAR

7.30pm

LUKE JERMAY

SAT 07

Sixth Sense

MAR 8pm

The most incredible man you’ve probably never heard of. No mind games or psychological tricks; no smoke and mirrors. Jermay’s Sixth Sense has gained critical acclaim with 5 star reviews.

You’ll be amazed at Jermay’s incredible powers; he knows your past, present and future, from your favourite schoolteacher, childhood pet even the colour of your underwear, Jermay impossibly knows all, sees all and tells (almost) all in an expert display of telepathy and personal predictions about your future developed to amazing razor sharp accuracy.

Tickets: £15 Concessions £13 Unreserved

EDUCATIONAL GIN TASTING The organisers of the UK’s biggest gin event are coming to Burnley with an entertaining event where the history of gin intertwines with the much more important tasting of different styles of gin. Try various incarnations of the spirit that inspired the gin craze and continues to evoke passion from lovers and haters alike.

DON’T MISS! A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY 19TH SEPTEMBER BURNLEY MECHANICS 1ST GIN FESTIVAL, WATCH THIS SPACE!

Tickets: £30 includes food FRONT ROOM

SUN 08 MAR

2-5pm

AWARD WINNING

TUE 10

OMID DJALILI

MAR

Iranalamadingdong

8pm

British-born Iranian comic and actor Omid Djalili’s legendary performances on stage and screen have won him plaudits the world over.

A firm favourite at the Edinburgh Festival, his new show will see Omid discuss themes of overcoming your fears, relationships, the perils of celebrity and getting older.

“One of the most joyfully smart, stimulating and entertaining comedians this country has.”

The Telegraph

Tickets: £23 Reserved

May contain language & themes that could offend

In association with Burnley Central Library

JONATHAN DIMBLEBY Destiny in the Desert

Jonathan Dimbleby’s compelling Destiny in the Desert is the inspiration behind The Road to El Alamein: Churchill’s Desert Struggle, which tells the story of how the men who fought and died in the Battle of El Alamein were players in a high drama scripted by Churchill, Roosevelt, Mussolini and Hitler in the war capitals of London, Washington, Rome and Berlin.

THU 12 MAR

7.30pm Tickets: £14 Concessions £12 Reserved

THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR

FRI 13 MAR

7.30pm

The purveyors of cool swing into town with the greatest music of the 20th Century: Frank Sinatra - Dean Martin Sammy Davis This totally live global phenomenon stars The Rat Pack Trio, The Rat Pack Orchestra and the Fabulous Vegas Show Girls.

Every song a classic - Come Fly with Me, Volare, That’s Amore, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Mack The Knife and many more of your favourites.

Tickets: £20 Reserved

SAT 14 MAR

7.30pm

René & Edith’s Le Comedy Dinner Show is a

hilarious parody tribute to the very popular 80s’ sitcom, performed in the fabulous restaurant as you dine, enjoying a delicious three-course meal.

The dining audience are transported back to the 1940s as René, his wife Edith and the loving waitress Yvette, perform this live comedy dinner theatre show, as if you were on set in the famous Cafe René. Guests of honour attending tonight’s dinner will be Head of Gestapo, Herr Flick and the very camp German officer Lieutenant Gruber.

Tickets £35 including four course meal

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celebrate times..

THE FRONT ROOM: A versatile performance area professionally equipped to a standard appropriate to its size which can be used for performances, parties, meetings, exhibitions and a variety of other functions.

THE LOUNGE BAR: Sit back and relax before and after each performance in our newly refurbished lounge and bar. Choose from one of the largest gin selections in Burnley along with a selection of quality wines and beers. Guaranteed to enhance your evening from start to finish!

All these rooms are available to hire for performances, birthday, anniversary, and christening parties, meeting, and exhibitions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK CONTACT: 01282 477114

THE BASEMENT STUDIO: Located on the lower ground floor, this fabulous space has now been transformed into one of the best rehearsal/dance studios in the area. Home to KLF Dance Theatre School offering modern, contemporary, tap, street cheer, musical theatre, jazz and ballet classes for students of all ages.

PARTY PACKAGES: We offer high quality all-inclusive menus and alternative party packages for up to 200 guests.

FRI 20

THE MANFREDS

Five Faces Tour - Hits, Jazz and Blues Manfred Mann now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from the 1960s. Their records have a timeless quality and, some 53 years on, The Manfreds, with original front man Paul Jones, will be performing many of their hits, along with a mix of jazz and blues songs, from some of their best-known albums.

MAR

7.30pm

Paul Jones will be joined by Mike Hugg, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend, Marcus Cliffe and Simon Currie.

Tickets: £19 Reserved

In association with Burnley Arts Centre Blackeyed Theatre present

TEECHERS

Fast-moving, inventive and highly entertaining, Teechers is John Godber’s brilliant take on life at a modern comprehensive school. Through their hilarious end-of-term play, three Year 11 students sketch the new drama teacher’s progress through two terms of unruly classes, cynical colleagues and obstructive caretakers. Disillusioned, he departs for the safe waters of a private school, and leaves behind his students, whose youthful irreverence gives way to despair.

Tickets: £12 Discounts £10 age 12+ Reserved

MON 23 MAR

7.30pm

EMILY BARKER & GILL SANDELL

WED 25

BAFTA award-winning writer of the atmospheric theme to Hugo, BBC TV’s Wallander and Blick’s cult noir thriller The Shadow Line, Emily has also composed music for two new films due for release in 2015:

MAR

7.30pm

Alongside some old favourites, Emily will showcase some of her new songs for the first time, accompanied by Gill Sandell.

“Heartfelt song writing” The Times “Emily Barker has a gift for great melodies” Guardian

Tickets £12 Discounts £10 THE FRONT ROOM

SHOWADDYWADDY Formed in the 1970s from several local bands, Showaddywaddy have sold more than 20 million records and have toured the world.

Their live show is dynamic and uplifting.

Featuring all of their biggest hits, Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many more.

So come and join the Dancing Party…

You’ve Got What It Takes!

Tickets: £18.50 Reserved

FRI 27 MAR

7.30pm

AMERICAN WRESTLING LIVE Amazing family super show.

They’re back!

Awesome spectacular!

All action! High flying!

World Championship spectacular!

Who’s the real champion?

Cheer the good guys - Boo the bad boys World’s hottest family show.

SAT 28

Tickets: £12 Children £10 Family x4 £36 Reserved

MAR

7.30pm

DANSWORKS DANCE ACADEMY ANNUAL SHOW Entertainment provided by singers and dancers from age 3 to 70.

Styles include street dance, ballet, tap, Irish dance, musical theatre, freestyle and jazz.

Tickets available from Dansworks Dance Academy, Bacup.

Tel: 01706 559671 or 07795 165 082 www.dansworks.co.uk info@dansworks.co.uk Doors open: 2.15pm

Tickets: £12 Children £6

SUN 29 MAR 3pm

NEW FOR 2015 OPEN MIC NIGHT

The Red Rose Acoustic Club presents, Sunday Night Live at The Mechanics, a new monthly open mic night held in the new performance space.

SUN 29 MAR

7.30pm

Featuring guest artists selected from the finest local talent, and top class open mic performances, this promises to be an atmospheric new night for audience and artist alike.

Hosted by singer-songwriter Baxter Rose, everybody welcome and entry is free.

Our launch night will be held on Sunday 29th March, followed by the last Sunday of every month thereafter.

Tickets FREE THE FRONT ROOM & LOUNGE BAR

BLIND GIN TASING (NORTH V SOUTH)

SUN 12 APR

North v South fun evening with an introduction to some of the latest and greatest gins from both the north and south of England. Enjoy six samples of rare and premium gins (with/out tonic) in a laid back tasting atmosphere served with your suggested garnish.

DON’T MISS! A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY 19TH SEPTEMBER BURNLEY MECHANICS 1ST GIN FESTIVAL, WATCH THIS SPACE!

Tickets: £30 includes food FRONT ROOM

2-5pm

LEE NELSON

MON 13

Suited and Booted Lee Nelson is back with a brand new show!

You may have seen him host Live at the Apollo or caught him trying to join the England squad as Premier League footballer Jason Bent or giving X Factor a go as part of Stereo Kicks? Now see Lee live in his highly anticipated nationwide tour.

APR

7.30pm

“Never lost for words, never less than ingenious . . . a seamlessly entertaining touring show” The Times ‘Comedy Genius’ Daily Mirror

Tickets: £20 16+ only Reserved

May contain language & themes that could offend

In association with Burnley Arts Centre, Paul Taylor Mills Productions present

THE CAT IN THE HAT

From the moment his tall, red and white striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With his tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will mum find when she gets home?

Based on the much loved book by Dr Seuss, The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children aged 3+.

Play originally produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Adapted and originally directed by Katie Mitchell. Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

Tickets: £6 Children £10 Adults Reserved

THUR 16 APR 1pm

SAT 18 APR

7.30pm It’s been 10 years since G4 appeared on The X Factor and went on to sign a £1.5 million deal with Sony Records. Their debut album G4 sold more than one million copies and reached double platinum in the UK, selling over 245,000 copies in the first week alone and went on to be the fastest selling album of 2005.

Jonathan Ansell, Mike Christie and Ben Thapa, along with Nick Ashby, are reforming for a 10th anniversary tour. They will be performing a selection of the songs they performed on the show and recorded on their albums, such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Nessun Dorma, Circle Of Life, Everybody Hurts, Miss You Nights, and You’ll Never Walk Alone.

Tickets: £25 Special VIP meet and greet tickets £75 available from the Box Office 01282 664400

Burnley Light Opera Society present

GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY

THU-SAT

23-25 APR 7.30pm

All your favourite musicals brought together in a brand new glittering concert.

Following their previous years sell-out concerts, BLOS return with a brand new selection of songs from the very best of Broadway and British musicals that have taken America by storm.

This fabulous society once again sing and dance their way through all your favourite numbers accompanied by a fantastic live band. It’s a must for all musicals fans!

Tickets: £12.50 Reserved

JOE McELDERRY

The Evolution tour with full live band Joe McElderry returns with a brand new show following the sell-out success of his 2014 nationwide tour.

Featuring new numbers and new routines Joe’s unmistakable voice, easy wit and warm rapport have endeared him to all ages from 5 to 95. Whether he’s singing a pop hit or stunning the audience into silence with opera, Joe has evolved from boy crooner to the master of his craft. His versatility, energy and vitality never fail to leave his audiences with a sense of elation.

Tickets: £19.50 Discounts £17 Family x4 £60 £75 VIP package available call Box Office 01282 664400 Reserved

FRI 01 MAY

7.30pm

THU 30 APR 8pm

Starring: Vicky Entwistle – Coronation Street Vicky Michelle – ‘Allo ‘Allo Gemma Bissix – EastEnders / Hollyoaks More to be announced This sensational smash hit comedy from Dave Simpson, has had people on their feet all over the UK. Set in a pole dancing class (the latest get-fit craze) The Naked Truth is a brilliantly funny comedy about sisterhood.

Five very different women struggle hilariously to conquer pole dancing for an event to raise awareness and money for a breast cancer charity.

If you were touched by Calendar Girls and amused by the manoeuvres of Stepping Out you'll be splitting your sides and moved to tears by The Naked Truth.

Tickets: £20 Reserved

SAT

02 MAY 7.30pm

BURNLEY BLUES

with Mike Zito and The Wheel, King King, Virgil And The Accelerators More to be announced!

American guitarist, singer, producer, and songwriter from St. Louis and a co-founder of Royal Southern Brotherhood Mike Zito headlines a fantastic night of blues infused music supported by two of the best young British bands on the current circuit.

Touring in their own right and on premium support tours with the likes of Michael Schenkers Temple Of Rock, Uriah Heep and Wilko Johnson. They are renowned for pushing the boundaries of the blues rock genre and delivering incendiary live sets

Exploding onto the blues rock scene in 2009 Virgil and the Accelerators have been making a huge impression across Europe.

Tickets: Main Stage £20 Bands will also be performing in the new Front Room and Lounge bar throughout the day. Admission FREE

Acts subject to change

SAT 09

BOBBY SOCKS and BLUE JEANS

MAY

7.30pm

Direct from the London Palladium, with rave reviews and standing ovations.

Travel back to those golden years with the amazing Kytsun Wolfe as he brilliantly impersonates the stars of the fabulous 50s and 60s. This original show also stars five exceptional musicians The 5 Pennies and the beautiful and talented all girl group The Pony Tails. This electrifying show lights up the stage with hit after hit after hit, bringing back all those unforgettable and wonderful memories.

Tickets: £17.50 Discounts £16.50 Reserved

Singalonga Productions present

SING-A-LONG-A-FROZEN A full screening of Disney’s FROZEN with lyrics on screen to help you sing along with Anna and Elsa during the film. Introduced by a live host who will show you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you some hand actions and heckles before you sit back and Let it Go. YOU the audience are the stars as you interact with the film. Remember to dress up as your favourite character.

SUN 10 MAY

1pm & 5pm

Sooo do you wanna build a snowman….?

(running time 2hr 40mins) Tickets: Adults £15 Children £10 Family of 4 £46 Family of 3 £33 incl FREE prop bag age 5+ Reserved

FRI 15

THE CLONE ROSES

MAY

Plus support

If you want to re-live those memorable summer Stone Roses concerts of 2012/13 there is surely only one option? The Clone Roses are the closest thing you will find to recreate the look and sound of those shows. The Clones have been gigging all over the UK for the past 15 years and to pay tribute to the Roses’ comeback they have updated their show, acquired the same instruments, exact same clothing and the set list is almost identical to the Heaton Park gigs including all the classics such as Waterfall, Made of Stone, This is the One and I am the Resurrection.

8pm

Tickets: £10 advance £12 on the day Standing concert

KATHRYN ROBERTS AND SEAN LAKEMEN Support: Little Sparrow

The Dartmoor-based-couple enjoy a noteworthy return to the fray with their highly acclaimed album, Hidden People, bringing their own mix of traditional, selfpenned songs and covers to the stage.

Kathryn and Sean have graced stages the world over in a number of guises, however, the intimacy and strength of passion shown as a duo, combined with an eclectic repertoire ensures a rare treat.

Winner: Best duo BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2013.

Tickets: £12.50 FRONT ROOM

THU 21 MAY

7.30pm

SUN 24 MAY 3pm

ALADDIN

Performed by Ballet Theatre UK Join Ballet Theatre UK on this dazzling re-telling of this exotic classic tale boldly brought to life through the entrancing magic of classical ballet.

Follow the tale of the lonely orphan whose life is destined for greater things. Tricked by an evil sorcerer, Aladdin sets out on a quest in search for the ultimate treasure.

Deceived, Aladdin is left alone in a dark and damp cave to where he will uncover a life changing object… a dusty old lamp.

“Glittering costumes, expressive dancers... a pleasure to witness a production of this calibre” Dance Europe

Tickets: £16 Concessions £14 Dance Groups 10+ 10% discount Reserved

THE ORIGINAL JUKEBOX HEROES

FRI 29 MAY

7.30pm

The Original Jukebox Heroes bring a high octane show, with a set list boasting some of the 70s’ best glam rock tracks including: Fox On The Run, Mamma Weer All Crazee Now, Love is Like Oxygen, Ballroom Blitz and much more.

Featuring Jeff Brown (Sweet and Tremeloes), Gary Moberley (Bee Gees, Sweet), Steve Whalley (Slade), Pete Phipps (The Glitter Band, Eurhythmics), Phil Hendricks (The Stiffs, Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers), and Philip Wright lead singer and drummer with Paper Lace.

Tickets: £18 Concessions £16 Unreserved

Fans of the popular television sitcom will love this hilarious parody comedy dinner show.

Derek Trotter, the crème brulee of Peckham, is your host for the evening with a discerning palate and an eye for a bargain.

Rodney and Uncle Albert, Trigger and Boycie

join in the fun for a site-specific themed comedy dining experience which guarantees to entertain you with funny live songs, laughter, music, and interaction, all brought to you by the very best professional 7.30pm award winning comedy actors.

Tickets £35 including four course meal

SAT 30 MAY

THE CHUCKLE BROTHERS in CHUCKLES OF OZ Dorothy, The Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow are among the familiar characters that join Wizards (Paul and Barry) for this sensational new version of the familiar Wizard of Oz story

SAT 06 JUNE 2pm

This enchanting production will give you a unique glimpse into the Emerald City in a family fun packed family show brimming with laugh out loud comedy. So be sure to click the heels of your ruby slippers and head to Burnley Mechanics for this hilarious show.

There’s no place like The Chuckles of Oz for all ages from 3 to 103, so be sure to book today!

Tickets: £14 Family of four £52 Reserved

KLF Dance School present

DON’T STOP ME NOW A spectacular evening of magical song and dance performed by KLF Dance School under the direction of one of the most respected dance tutors in the area, Kathy Foster.

SAT 20 JUNE

7.30pm

Tickets: £10 under 16’s £7 Proceeds go to Pendleside Hospice

SC H O OL FOR STA R S

Valley Productions in association with Valley Academy present LES MISERABLES (SCHOOL EDITION) By arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd Valley Productions brings the world’s most popular musical to the stage in this epic production. Featuring a full live orchestra, spectacular scenery and breath-taking performances, this is a show not to be missed. Early booking recommended.

Sat 11th July 7pm - Sun 12th July 4pm Tickets: £9 - On sale 11th May Reserved

7.30pm

Matinee on Sat 4th July at 2.30pm

Lynn McCheyne of Sandersons Dance Studio, present A spectacular dance extravaganza featuring routines in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Contemporary, with music chosen by the dancers themselves.

30-04 JUNE /JULY

The dream lives on this summer! www.valleyacademy.co.uk

Tickets: £12 Discounts £10 No discounts Fri or Sat apart from Children Reserved

INSPIRATIONS

TUE-SAT

SAT-SUN 11-12 JULY

Mechanics Lounge Bar & Front Room

After major refurbishment the Mechanics stunning new Lounge Bar and Front Room performance space are open. Offering a comfy relaxed atmosphere the Lounge Bar boasts the largest gin selection in Burnley with more than 30 different premium varieties to choose from including Brockman’s, Chase Seville Orange, Bloom, Cream Gin, Monkey 47, Death’s Door and Sacred Christmas Pudding Gin! Visitors can also choose from a selection of craft beer or select a glass of wine from the new Byrnes of Clitheroe Wine list.

Open Monday - Saturday from 12pm - 4pm.

The Lounge Bar also serves a wonderful selection of Teapigs teas, Columbian Filter Coffee, Cappuccino, Mochas, Latte Macchiato, Moccacinos, Hot Chocolate, Mr Fitzpatricts Vintage Cordials, Mocktails and a fabulous section of mouthwatering cakes.

Are you a chocoholic with a craving to consume copious amounts of your favorite treat? Then why not give our devilishly delicious Pendleside 30 minute Chocolate Challenge a go? We set the stage, you sit back, relax and devour, either on your own or share with friends. (Please pre-book with the box office) In conjunction with Pendleside Hospice.

Both the Lounge bar and Front Room are available for hire for party package rates contact 01282 477114.

In partnership with Burnley Council

THE LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS

SAT 25

Listen up cowboys and girls, comedy troubadours The Lancashire Hotpots are donning their stetsons and saddling up their horses to bring you an evening of music, comedy and a bit of the Wild Wild West. Expect all your usual favourites including Chippy Tea, Shopmobility Scooter as well as rootin’ tootin’ country and western hoedown. Yee haw!

JULY 8pm

“Brilliant” Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2 “Masters of parody” The Guardian

Tickets: £14 Reserved

ILLUSTRATED LECTURES

In association with Burnley Central Library

by Stuart James MON 26 PERU Peru stretches from the Pacific coast and desserts, across the Andes

JAN

7.30pm

and into the Amazon rain forest. This trip visits Lake Titicaca, the highest stretch of navigable water in the world, and treks to Machu Picchu, the mountain top citadel of the Inca civilisation.

IN PEMBROKESHIRE by Nick Burton MON 16 WALKING The prominent feature of Pembrokeshire is the magnificent coastline FEB

7.30pm

with its golden sand beaches and cliff tops.

Tickets for all lectures: £2 Unreserved

Box office opening hours

Babes in arms and young children

Monday – Friday: noon– 4pm Saturday: 10am – 12.45pm Sunday: Open one hour prior to performance on event days only.

Some theatre performances are not recommended for children under 3 years of age. The management reserves the right to ask parents to remove children if, in the management’s opinion, they are causing a disturbance.

Mon-Sat the box office will open one hour prior to performance.

Book online at: www.burnleymechanics.co.uk - a booking fee of £2 per ticket applies.

How to pay

By Access, Mastercard, Switch or Visa in person and over the phone (there will be a handling charge of £1 per transaction for all credit & debit card transactions) or by cheque/PO made payable to Burnley Leisure.

Discounts For most Mechanics promotions discounts are available to those in full-time education, over 60 or in receipt of benefits. Proof of status is required when booking. Discounts are also available for groups of 10+ and school parties.

Full details available from the box office.

Conditions of sale Tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded. The management cannot be held responsible for any tickets lost or stolen. Tickets reserved for payment by cheque or cash will be held for three days only after which they will be cancelled.

Disabled patrons Burnley Mechanics welcomes people with disabilities. Assistant Dogs are welcome and water can be provided. A Textphone service is also available on 01282 425011. The fire authority advises that all wheelchair patrons remain in their wheelchairs throughout the performance as transferring to a regular seat is not recommended. Able bodied companions will be requested to assist should an emergency evacuation arise. If you use a wheelchair it is vitally important that you inform the box office at time of booking as our licensing regulations allow for three wheelchair users per event.

Wheelchair spaces are situated on row A of the front stalls. Burnley Mechanics operate a free ticket for essential carer’s policy. Please check with box office for details, conditions apply.

Access There is a ramp at the Manchester Road entrance and a lift from foyer level to the auditorium and the Loft. Please call the box office to arrange assistance prior to your visit.

Toilets Radar key operated toilets for customers with disabilities are located on all three floors and baby-changing facilities are available in the lower foyer.

Hard of hearing There is an induction loop system in the main theatre: put your hearing aid on T switch. It works best in the tier using seats 20-23 on rows F-T, and in the stalls using seats 22-25 on rows C-E. The next best areas are seats 1-5 (tier and stalls) on the other side of the theatre. Seats in the centre section should not be used.

Seating at music events At selected music events where there is a dancefloor, there may be restricted seating.

If you would like a seat, please arrive early as seating will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Drinking will be allowed in the auditorium (plastic glasses only) during some performances.

Customer comments If you have a comment about your visit to the venue, questionnaires are available around the building or on request. Please return your forms to a member of staff.

Burnley Mechanics is operated by Burnley Leisure in partnership with Burnley Council.

Box Office: 01282 664400 Administration: 01282 477114

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BLOS JUNIORS is a newly formed musical theatre group for ages 7+.

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The Basement Studio, Burnley Mechanics, Yorke St, Burnley BB11 1HD

AUG

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Heartbreak Productions present Mr Stink

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Camra Beer Festival Gin Festival Strictly Bake Off Darren Day West End show

OCT

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The Drifters Magic a Kind of Queen Little Red Riding Hood Milton Jones Talon – The Best of the Eagles

NOV

Mon 2 Fri 6 Sat 7 14– 21 Fri 27

Alan Davies (tbc) Dave Spikey Simon and Garfunkel Story Burnley Light Opera – Sister Act Navi - The King of Pop

SEPT

5 1 ‘ N M AUTU HTS G I L H G I H Event promoted by Burnley Mechanics Independent promoter

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Burnley Mechanics: Manchester Road, Burnley BB11 1BH

Ticket Office: (01282) 664400

burnleymechanics.co.uk CAR PARKING Easy to find us and easy to park.

CCTV covered car park – FREE parking after 6pm Mon-Fri.

For more information on car parking please log onto: www.burnleymechanics.co.uk or www.burnley.gov.uk If you do not have web access please call the ticket office for assistance.

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