Burnley Mechanics Sept/March 2017

SEPT/MARCH’17

celebrating

30 years of entertainment

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Mechanics Theatre

2016 marks 30 years since Burnley Mechanics was re-opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth as the town’s premier new entertainments venue. In the years that have followed the Mechanics have been honoured to host some of the world’s finest talent from all realms of the performing arts. The highly acclaimed Burnley International Blues Festival helped to ensure the Mechanics international status as a unique and bustling venue and partnerships with local societies ensure that the town’s gifted performers have a stage on which to entertain.

Burnley Mechanics is a tribute to the people of Burnley, people who backed the rebirth when it was most needed and have supported the arts and entertainments so well throughout its history. Recent refurbishments have seen the development of a bistro and a second, more intimate entertainment space meaning we can bring a greater variety of acts to Burnley going into the future, here’s to another 30 years of great entertainment!

keeping entertainment live

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

Tue 04 Oct Mon 07 Nov Sun 27 Nov Sat 03 Dec Fri 13 / 22 Jan Sat 25 Mar

Stick Man Why the Whales Came Vienna Ballet Snow White Santa Saves Christmas Beauty and the Beast American Wrestling

Fri 14 Oct Fri 28 Oct Sat 11 Mar

Seriously Dead Comedy Play Pete Firman Danny Baker

Sat 08 Oct

Legends Comedy Dinner Show

Sat 24 Sept Thu 29 Sept Fri 30 Sept Sat 01 Oct Sun 09 Oct Sat 15 Oct Sat 22 Oct Sun 30 Oct Thur 03 Nov Fri 04 Nov Thur 24 Nov Fri 25 Nov Sat 26 Nov Wed 28 Dec Tue 14 Feb Fri 03 Mar Sat 04 Mar Fri 17 Mar Thur 23 Mar Fri 31 Mar

Ricky Cool and the In Crowd Vicky Swan & Jonny Dyer Aynsley Lister Buddy Hollys Winter Party Ladyboys of Bangkok Jive Talking the Bee Gees Story Roy Orbison Story Vampires Rock Cat Wetherill Glenn Tilbrook Fondante Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Talon The Osmond’s Christmas Extravaganza Fairport Convention King of Pop G4 in concert Soul Legends Steve Tilston Happy Mondaze plus Bez

DANCE SHOWS DRAMA BOXING & AWARD EVENINGS MUSICALS ENTERTAINMENT PRIVATE PARTIES & CONFERENCES fairytale in

Sun 23 Oct Sun 05 Feb Sun 19 Mar

Sanderson’s Dance & Fitness Centre RDDC Dance Festival Dansworks Dance Academy

Fri 07 Oct Thur 27 Oct Wed 23 Nov

Frankenstein Shakespeare Schools Festival Living with Luke

Sat 02 Sept Sat 10 Sept Thur 15 Sept Thur 06 Oct Thur 20 Oct Thur 03 Nov

Sat 12 / 19 Nov

Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS

Sat 17 Sept Tue 01 Nov Wed 02 Nov Tue 11 April

Fri 09 Sept Fri 21 Oct Sat 07 Jan

Hospice Ball Mayors Ball Wedding Party

Burnley Rounder’s Presentation Night Boxing Awards Evening UCLAN Awards Evening 2BR Local Hero’s Awards Pendleside Charity Awards Boxing Showcase

Burnley Gin Festival Clare Shaw Teatime Poetry Neil White Crime Author Psychic Sally

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS 9,10,16,17,22,23 DECEMBER

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The Colin Sanderson Theatre Bar, open one hour before all performances is the ideal way to enhance your evening. Before you take your seat why not relax in the comfortable and friendly surroundings whilst our professional, helpful staff take your interval drinks order allowing you to avoid the interval rush.

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Turn your private event into an unforgettable experience…

If you’re looking to promote your own unique event then look no further, we cater for any occasion, birthday parties, gala dinners, weddings, christenings and more.

The Mechanics is Burnley’s largest capacity venue offering professional full theatre staging, lighting, sound and first class catering, provided by East Lancashire’s finest caterers Simply Classic.

Entertainment with a capital E! Whatever your taste, music concert, stage show, comedian or simply a disco our fully professional team are on hand to ensure your event is like no other currently available in the area.

With three rooms, affordable packages, scrumptious catering options and expert entertainment advice the Mechanics is the perfect setting for your special occasion.

BURNLEY’S 2ND GIN FESTIVAL

SAT 17 SEPT

12.30-5pm 6.30-11pm

After last year’s sold out success, the UK’s largest Gin Festival returns with over 100 different gins including new gins, new producers and a variety of entertainment.

On arrival you will receive your Gin Festival glass (to take home!) and a brochure, full of information on all the gins you can try, a little about each company and the suggested garnish.

Drink tokens will be available at £5 per drink and include tonic and a fresh garnish.

Tickets: £7.50 (+ booking fee) available from: www.ginfestival.co.uk/events

STRICTLY 18+

RICKY COOL and the IN-CROWD Having been in the music business for over 40 years, shared a stage with George Harrison and played in the same band as Robert Plant, Ricky Cool along with his 6 piece band The In-Crowd bring their own inimitable music to Burnley as part of their Flamingo Nights Tour.

Performing early Jamaican grooves mixed in with Americano to recreate the musical styles that were so much a part of the early Mod culture in the 1960’s. Listen out for their take on Yeh Yeh and Keep on Running, songs made famous by Georgie Fame and The Spencer Davis Group, timeless music enjoyed by young and old alike.

Tickets: £10 FRONT ROOM PERFORMANCE

SAT 24 SEPT

7.30pm

Culturapedia present

VICKI SWAN & JONNY DYER SMÖRGÅSBALLAD

Taking inspiration from some of Sweden’s greatest artists, Smörgåsballad offer an evening of music and tales from the Swedish summer. Learn about the tradition of the Easter Witches, what happens if you pick seven different wild flowers and put them under your pillow at Midsummer, the real meaning of the midsummer majstång and participate in some traditional drinking songs. A visual treat for the eyes and the ears. Be transported to the land of the midnight sun and enjoy some “nordic noir tales” and fall in love with the heroes and heroines.

THU 29 SEPT

7.30pm

Tickets £7, 12+ FRONT ROOM PERFORMANCE

AYNSLEY LISTER

When explosive natural ability collides with fiery, emotionally charged compositions, the result is Aynsley Lister; an incredible guitarist whose brand of blues-based rock delivers contemporary song writing fuelled with the kind of heart and soul that’s missing from so much modern music. With over 86,000 albums sold and lashings of critical acclaim, Lister’s résumé speaks for itself and firmly secures his position as a leading light in the resurgence of British blues-infused music.

In 2007 Aynsley was the only British artist to be named in Classic Rock magazine’s “Top 10 Contemporary Blues Artists”, alongside John Mayer, Derek Trucks and Joe Bonamassa.

Tickets: £14, on the day £15 STANDING

FRI 30 SEPT 8pm

BUDDY HOLLY’S WINTER DANCE PARTY

SAT 1 OCT

7.30pm

2016 is a year of celebration as Buddy Holly would have been 80 years old! Marc Robinson and the Counterfeit Crickets bring you a show to celebrate the man and his music.

Four West End artists along with the Counterfeit Crickets pay tribute to Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens and Dion Di Mucci in a recreation of The Winter Dance Party tour. Expect all the classic hits in this two hour uplifting show, Heartbeat, Chantilly Lace , La Bamba , Run Around Sue and more, you will not be disappointed , pure Rock ‘N’ Roll at its best!

PRE-SHOW MEALS

Tickets: £18.50, concessions £17.50 children under 16 £10. RESERVED

STICK MAN Scamp Theatre’s delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s hugely popular children’s book STICK MAN. Touching, funny and utterly original, this award-winning production features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.

‘Stick Man lives in the family tree; with his stick lady love and their stick children three...’

But the world outside the family tree is a dangerous place for Stick Man. A dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?

Tickets: £10, schools & block bookings £7 RESERVED

TUE 4 OCT

10.30am & 1.30pm

Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park present the world premiere of

FRANKENSTEIN

By Mary Shelley, Adapted by John Ginman A brand new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s gothic horror masterpiece Frankenstein, fusing ensemble storytelling, live music and stunning theatricality. From the artistic team behind Blackeyed Theatre’s hugely successful production of Dracula, Frankenstein promises a fresh, exciting take on what is widely considered to be a landmark work of romantic, gothic and science fiction literature.

FRI 7 OCT

7.30pm

“One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English theatre” The Stage

Tickets: £16, concessions £15, schools £10 RESERVED

PRE-SHOW MEALS

Laughlines present

LEGENDS COMEDY DINNER SHOW Whilst enjoying a delicious 4-course meal take a trip down memory lane and the Best of British Comedy with our fabulous Comedy Dinner Show. Celebrate the UK’s most nostalgic British sitcoms by way of a fun, interactive, hilarious, comedic, parody dining theatre performance from Edmund Blackadder, Basil Fawlty, Del Boy, Frank Spencer and Father Ted.

Tickets: £36 includes 4 courseTBC meal CABARET

SAT 8 OCT

7.30pm

LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK Energetic, exotic, eclectic and completely unpredictable – those sensationally glamorous Lady Boys of Bangkok are ready to whoop it up with a dazzling new cabaret show “Forever Yours...X”.

SUN 9 OCT

7.30pm

It’s a night of pure escapism, packed with laughter, glamour, glitz and music. With more songs and production numbers than you could shake a sequined hip to, ranging from Kylie, Katy, Rhianna, Tina and Shakira to Whoopee Goldberg and even One Direction. This is one cabaret production that is quite simply too good to miss.

PRE-SHOW MEALS

Tickets: £23, concessions £21 RESERVED

SERIOUSLY DEAD

A brand new hilarious comedy play that will have you dying with laughter!!

Starring: Crissy Rock (Benidorm) Frazer Hines (Emmerdale And Doctor Who) Billy Pearce – Leah Bell - Paul Dunn After committing a bank robbery with small time crook Nodger Wilson, Albert Blunderstone attends a funeral where he runs into Betty, Nodger’s exwife, and in an attempt to find out what happened to his share of the dosh, he befriends Betty and her current husband Billy Blenkinsopp.

The lives of Betty, Albert, Billy and the local undertaker become inextricably linked towards a path that is leading to the pearly gates and a disgruntled guardian angel named Thelma.

PRE-SHOW MEALS

Tickets: £20 RESERVED

FRI 14 OCT

7.30pm

JIVE TALKING The Bee Gees Story

SAT 15 OCT

7.30pm

The timeless repertoire of the Bee Gees is brought to life in this stunning stage production that is taking the country by storm.

Backed up by a stunning live band and string section, this charismatic ensemble boasts stars from TV and London’s West End and is fronted by real-life family members Darren, Gary and Jack Simmons making for an unrivalled vocal harmony blend. An emotional journey from tender orchestrated 60’s classics such as Massachusetts and Words, to the 70’s disco classics such as Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive and Tragedy.

PRE-SHOW MEALS

Tickets: £18, concessions £17, children under 16 £5. RESERVED

BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS: The Roy Orbison Story

Having stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny similarity, Barry Steele plays homage to legend Roy Orbison in an unmissable musical journey from the early 1960s through to the 1980’s, including the internationally acclaimed concert ‘The Black and White Night‘ and the time Roy spent with the Travelling Wilburys.

Also featuring fabulous singers who celebrate the music of legends that over the years shared centre stage with Roy, all backed by a big screen and phenomenally talented musicians. An incredible fusion of 60’s classics and 80’s musical genius all on one stage.

PRE-SHOW MEALS

Tickets: £18.50 TBC RESERVED

SAT 22 OCT

7.30pm

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL

THUR 27 OCT

7pm

See Shakespeare performed as you’ve never seen it before!

Shakespeare Schools Festival is proud to present a series of unique performances by children from all over Lancashire.

Whether you are a parent, friend or local school, SSF is a wonderful way to experience the language, magic and possibilities of Shakespeare. For adults and children alike an evening at Shakespeare Schools Festival will create a night to be treasured and remembered!

Tickets: £9, concessions £7, group £6.50. RESERVED

PETE FIRMAN: TriX Star of BBC1’s The Magicians, ‘the UK’s leading comedy magician’ (Time Out) Pete Firman hits the road with his astonishing new show, fresh from his 10th year at the Edinburgh Festival.

Expect Pete’s trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic. Prepare to be amazed!

As seen on BBC2’s ‘The Sarah Millican Television Programme’, BBC1’s ‘Celebrity Mastermind’ and BBC1’s ‘The John Bishop Show.’

Tickets: £15.50, concessions £13.50 14+. RESERVED

PRE-SHOW MEALS

Please see website for a list of schools and the plays they are performing.

FRI 28 OCT

7.30pm

VAMPIRES ROCK GHOST TRAIN CLASSIC ROCK SPECTACULAR

After more than a decade on tour with 3000 live performances, 5 star reviews and over a million sales nationwide, it’s no surprise that the UK’s favourite Vampire Baron is back!

Steve Steinman has ramped up the vamp in this spectacular sequel to the phenomenally successful Vampires Rock Musical Concert.

Amidst mischief and mayhem, this hilariously funny show lives up to its rocking reputation.

Expect aerial silk stunts, fang-tastic fire routines, guitar gods and sexy vampettes performing some of the best rock anthems of all time, including tracks from Guns & Roses, AC/DC, Meat Loaf and many more.

PRE-SHOW MEALS

SUN 30 OCT

Tickets £25 RESERVED

7.30pm

Burnley Literary Festival present

TEATIME POETRY WORKSHOP WITH CLARE SHAW Join Clare for this informal Teatime Poetry Workshop to develop your own poetry whilst enjoying some teatime treats.

Described by Carol Ann Duffy as ‘one of the best new young readers on the circuit’, and by the Arvon Foundation as ‘one of the country’s most dynamic young poets’. Burnley born and bred Clare Shaw is a popular and engaging reader of her own work. Should you wish to perform your own poetry an open mic session will follow at 7pm

Tickets: Free with hot buffet provided FRONT ROOM EVENT

TUE 1 NOV 5pm

Burnley Literary Festival present

AN EVENING WITH NEIL WHITE

WED 2 NOV

Neil White - Criminal Lawyer by day and bestselling Crime Fiction Author by night will be talking about his legal career, how he became an author, and the inspiration for his books as well as reading from his new work.

7pm

Born and bred in West Yorkshire, Neil has gone on to write best-selling novels set in the towns of East Lancashire and Greater Manchester, including Beyond Evil and The Death Collector. October will see the ebook release of Neil’s first book in an exciting new series set in Burnley, with the paperback to follow in February.

Tickets: £3, concessions £2 FRONT ROOM EVENT

Culturapedia present

CAT WETHERILL

The Hungry Heart: Seductive Stories from Italy Sweet indulgence! good company, a bottle of wine, something to nibble, and the curvaceous Cat turning up the heat with tantalising tales and glorious singing... sensazionale!! Italian folk tales are as full bodied as their wine. So fill your glass, relax, and fly away with Cat to the land of passion...

THU 3 NOV

7.30pm

An internationally acclaimed storyteller her performances excite on the night and linger long in the memory. Cat brings a distinctive contemporary voice to an ancient art.

Tickets: £10 includes nibbles BASEMENT STUDIO INCLUDED IN BURNLEY LITERARY FESTIVAL

GLENN TILBROOK plus support

Glenn Tilbrook, the voice and face of Squeeze, performs a solo concert not to be missed.

Expect to hear the classic hits such as Muscles from a Shell, Up the Junction, Take Me I’m Yours, Slap and Tickle, Another Nail in my Heart, Tempted, Is that Love, Black Coffee in Bed, a few beautifully penned recent tunes and the occasional wonderfully presented cover rendition of a personal favourite.

Don’t be surprised to be in awe of his musicianship or how the voice continues to grow in strength while remaining unmistakably Glenn Tilbrook.

PRE-SHOW MEALS

FRI 4 NOV 8pm

Tickets: £16, discounts £15 RESERVED

WHY THE WHALES CAME

by Michael Morpurgo

Multi-award winning performer and storyteller Danyah Miller vividly brings to life another enchanting tale by Michael Morpurgo full of fun, mystery and adventure.

Children Gracie and Daniel have been forbidden to go near the mysterious and seemingly dangerous Birdman. But messages and clues intrigue them and, after being lost at sea in the fog and stranded on his tiny island, they begin to unravel the Birdman’s secrets, the villagers’ fears and superstitions and learn why the whales came to the island.

Tickets: £10, concessions £8, school £7 Suitable for 7+. RESERVED INCLUDED IN BURNLEY LITERARY FESTIVAL

MON 7 NOV 1pm

SAT 12-19 NOV

7.30pm

Burnley Light Opera Society present

Multi-award winning Burnley Light Opera Society return with a must-see lavish new musical sure to get your feet tapping and leave you with an overwhelming Christmas feeling.

A timeless tale of joy and goodwill as two ex-army song and dance pals team up with a pair of stunning sisters to stage a show to save a remote Vermont ski lodge that’s fallen on hard times. Expect a little mischief, a few misunderstandings, romance, laughter, tears, breath-taking dance numbers and some of the greatest songs ever written, including Sisters, Blue Skies and of course the legendary White Christmas.

Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film Written For the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank MUSIC AND LYRICS BY IRVING BERLIN BOOK BY DAVID IVES and PAUL BLAKE Original stage production directed by WALTER BOBBIE Orchestrations by Larry Blank Vocal and Dance Arrangements by Bruce Pomahac Directed by Anthony Williams Musical Direction by Jonathan Chalker An amateur production by arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe

PRE- SHOW MEALS & AFTER SHOW SUPPERS

Tickets: Sat 12th - Mon 14th - £14 Tues 15th - Sat 19th £16.

RESERVED

Suitable for 14+

Phoenix Theatre Arts present

LIVING WITH LUKE

Written & Directed by Paul T Davies Adapted from the blogs by Danson Thunderbolt Danson Thunderbolt is no ordinary Dad, and his teenage son Luke is not so ordinary either.

For Luke is autistic and the Autistic Shadow gets between them every single day, making communication a struggle. So what’s a Dad to do? wrestle the Autistic Shadow that’s what!

Staged entirely in a wrestling ring and featuring Danson Thunderbolt as himself, this astonishing play has been critically acclaimed since it premiered at The Mercury Theatre in Colchester and now tours nationally for the first time.

WED 23 NOV

7.30pm

Tickets: £14. Incl 30min Q&A at end of performance. RESERVED

Culturapedia present

FORDANTE

FROM STRAUSS TO THE MOVIES Fordante the critically acclaimed and award winning crossover classical ensemble perform music from some of the greatest film soundtracks alongside their own beautiful and enchanting original music.

Experience sweeping Celtic melodies, mysterious Venetian harmonies and evocative Argentinean rhythms fused with the sound of spectacular film music.

Ideal for music lovers who enjoy lighter, accessible, easier listening classical music.

Tickets: £7. Suitable for 8+ FRONT ROOM EVENT

THU 24 NOV

7.30pm

Chas Cole for CMP Entertainment presents

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC - Hits to Blues Tour Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, return to the Mechanics with their landmark Hits to Blues World Tour. Encompassing nearly five decades of legendary music and channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, ‘Hits to Blues’ offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved bands of all time.

FRI 25 NOV 8pm

SELL

ING F AST!

“An extraordinary emotive performance of Fleetwood Mac” Mick Fleetwood

Tickets: £25.50 RESERVED

PRE-SHOW MEALS

SAT 26 NOV

7.30pm

TALON: The Best of the Eagles The Complete History Tour

The mighty Talon return with a brand-new stunning production of two halves, the first half delivering a world class laid back vibe with an in-depth look at the ‘early Eagles roots’ before visiting the brilliant ‘Hell Freezes Over’ and going right through to the critically acclaimed ‘Long Road Out of Eden’. The second half arrives in style with a complete change of mood and pace featuring PRE-SHOW MEALS

those classic Eagles hits from their timeless back catalogue. Talon are a phenomenon and have truly transcended the tag of ‘tribute’. They have become a brand name in their own right who are not only revered by their peers and respected by the music industry but dearly loved by their massive and expanding fan base that together have become a ‘family’.

Tickets: £20, concessions £19 early booking recommended. RESERVED

Christmas Party Nights

BURNLEY MECHANICS & SIMPLY CLASSIC PRESENT Six Christmas party nights. With a three course meal, professional entertainment, resident DJ, dancing and late bar.

All Party Nights £36

Fri 9th Mixtape

Fri 16th The Talent

Thurs 22nd Twice Nightly

Sat 10th Soul Revolution

Sat 17th Soul Revolution

Fri 23rd The Spin Offs

Celebrate Christmas in style as we step into the city that never sleeps.

From Brooklyn to Broadway, 5th Avenue to 42nd Street, take a trip through Central Park and pass the Rockefeller Centre with our very own festive Fairytale in New York Christmas party nights. Bigger and better!

Some nights are already sold out so, book today!

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CASINO Christmas

fairytale in

6 NIGHTS OF FUN CASINO, DANCING, FOOD AND DRINK AT PRAIRIE SPORTS VILLAGE.

For more information or to book please contact Prairie Sports Village on 01282 477201

Please see individual day on our website for more information, brochure available to download.

Arrive 7pm for 7.30pm Dinner

Vienna Festival Ballet present

SNOW WHITE

Choreography by Barry McGrath Join Vienna Festival Ballet on a magical journey with their unmissable production of Snow White. World premiere choreography propels this timeless fairytale and answers the question; who is the fairest one of all?

Based on the traditional Grimm brothers’ story, this ballet incorporates all the important elements – a beautiful girl, an enchanted mirror and a poisoned apple.

Afternoon tea available from 1pm (booking required)

SUN 27 NOV 3pm

Tickets: £16.50, discounts £14.50 RESERVED

SANTA SAVES CHRISTMAS

Who can save the magic of Christmas?

Fairy Flossy’s wand has stopped working, Cinderella’s glass slipper is broken and what has happened to the magic in Aladdin’s lamp?

It looks as though Christmas might have to be cancelled...

Help Fairy Flossy, Pompom the Penguin and Santa save Christmas! Sing along to all your festive favourites Jingle Bells, When Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and many more!

Plus every child will receive a present from Father Christmas in our special meet, greet and treat with him after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever – HO-HO-HO!

Tickets: £10.50, children £9.50 suitable for 2-7yrs. RESERVED

SAT 3 DEC 1pm

The Andy Williams

SELL

Christmas Extravaganza STARRING THE OSMONDS

With special guests Ventriloquist - Steve Hewlett & Singer Charlie Green Plus The Moon River Singers & Dancers

Due to overwhelming public demand this spectacular show returns for the second year. Sing along to your favourite Christmas classics from Last Christmas to Sleighride. The OSMONDS will also perform their mega hits made famous during more than five decades of entertaining around the world.

WED 28 DEC

7.30pm PRE-SHOW MEALS

Tickets: £34.50, VIP £150 RESERVED

ROSSENDALE DANCE and DRAMA CENTRE present their Annual Performing Arts Festival

Featuring an array of exceptional talent from around the North West Tickets: Contact Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre- 01706 211161, info@rddc.co.uk for more information.

SUN 5 FEB

8.30am

ING F AST

Directed by Kevin Kay & Martin Chadwick Written by Alan Frayn Musical Director Jonathan Chalker Dancers by Lynn McCheyne of Sanderson’s Dance & Fitness Centre

13-15 JAN

19-22 JAN

Discount first Saturday 14th January 7pm performance only £10 adults, £6 concessions

Tickets: £12, concessions £8. Booking of ten or more qualify for a 10% discount.

RESERVED Please note: No performances on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

PRE-SHOW MEALS

SANDERSONS DANCE AND FITNESS CENTRE present

Another spectacular song and dance extravaganza presented by the showcase department of Sanderson’s Dance & Fitness Centre. All your favourite films and musicals brought to the stage by an array of exceptionally talented dance students aged from tots to teens. Early booking recommended.

10-12 FEB 7pm

Sunday performance 2pm

Tickets: £9.50 ON SALE 03.10.16 RESERVED

FAIRPORT CONVENTION & DOTTED LINE LTD proudly present

FAIRPORT@50

TUE 14 FEB

7.30pm

2017 sees Fairport Convention celebrating 50 years of music making and doing what they love best - treading the boards!

See them perform material from across their 50 years. With support from Sally Barker (The Poozies / 2nd place in The Voice 2014) who will also join them on stage for a number of songs.

An evening of great music and amusing interludes guaranteed!

PRE-SHOW MEALS

Tickets: £23 RESERVED

“Fairport Convention are a national treasure.” The Times.

CBeebies ‘SPOTBOTS’ star in TREASURE ISLAND

SAT 25 FEB

11am & 2.30pm

Callum Donnelly, Richard Franks and Robin Hatcher are the stars of the popular hit CBeebies TV show ‘SPOTBOTS’. This amazing trio are setting sail with a very funny, big bright and breezy adventure on the high seas.

See Jim Hawkins, Jolly Roger, Old Ben Gunn, Billy Bones, Sneaky Beaky and, of course, Long John Silver star with action aplenty on the high seas - ideal for the whole family!

This show is jam-packed with shanties, cheering, booing, puppets, lots of colourful costumes, amazing sets, illusions and maybe even a monkey or two!

Tickets: £12, children £10 RESERVED

KING OF POP The Legend Continues King of Pop: The Legend Continues is 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.

Along with his live band and dancers, Navi brilliantly recreates all the Jackson classics in a show that will take you closer than you ever imagined to an original Jackson concert.

Featuring hits such as Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Black or White, Thriller and the ‘Jackson Five’ classics in a show perfect for the whole family.

PRE-SHOW MEALS

Tickets: £18.50, concessions £17.50, under 16 £14. RESERVED

FRI 3 MAR

7.30pm

G4 - Live in Concert Due to popular demand G4 return to Burnley Mechanics, with their trademark harmonies that wow audiences across the UK. The multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group showcase a brand-new show which will feature their most famous songs such as Bohemian Rhapsody, My Way & Nessun Dorma plus exciting new songs from their latest album that is due to be released in February 2017. With very special guests.

VIP meet & greet with G4 before the show at 6pm

SAT 4 MAR

7.30pm

Tickets: £25.50, VIP £75 RESERVED

DANSWORKS DANCE ACADEMY Dansworks annual showcase featuring children and adults from age 3 to 70. Styles include ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre, street dance and Irish dance.

Tickets available from Dansworks Dance Academy on 07795 165082 - 01706 559671 info@dansworks.co.uk

Tickets: £12.50, children £7.50 on sale 03.01.17 RESERVED

SUN 19 MAR 3pm

FRI 17 MAR 8pm

Brand-new show, coming to you direct from the USA. Talented singers and musicians, jaw-dropping choreography and costumes Respect, Soul Man, Ain’t Nobody, Knock on Wood, Midnight Hour, Proud Mary, You’re

PRE-SHOW MEALS

My First My Last My Everything, Best Of My Love, River Deep Mountain High, Ain’t No Stopping Us Now, Beat It, Three Times a Lady, Get Down on It, I Feel Good and more.

Tickets: £23 RESERVED

STEVE TILSTON IN CONCERT ...as seen on Later with Jools Holland & BBC Four Songwriters ‘Circle ...BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner –Best Original Song ...inspiration for Hollywood movie Danny Collins starring Al Pacino.

Steve Tilston, the hugely talented awardwinning performer presents an intimate evening of music, featuring unique arrangements of popular folksongs alongside his own critically acclaimed material.

THU 23 MAR

7.30pm

Tickets: £12 FRONT ROOM EVENT

AMERICAN WRESTLING All action family show

They’re back! Awesome spectacular all action extravaganza.

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Gigantic Red Hot Rumble

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Meet the Superstars

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Cheer the good guys, boo the bad boys

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As seen on TV worldwide

Tickets: £12, £10, Family of four £36 RESERVED

SAT 25 MAR

7.30pm

HAPPY MONDAZE plus An Evening of Madchester

Indie & Hacienda Classics DJ Set & Meet & Greet feat Bez (Happy Mondays) & Arlo Reliving the heady Madchester vibes of the infamous Hacienda, Happy Mondaze bring you the cult classics and best-selling hits of Manchester’s number one baggy band, Happy Mondays. The world’s only tribute to the ground-breaking sounds of the Mondays brings to you an authenticity like no other.

FRI 31 MAR

7.30pm

Tickets: £15 STANDING

PSYCHIC SALLY

TUE 11

Call Me Psychic

APR

The nation’s favourite psychic, Sally Morgan celebrates her 8th year on the road.

Funny, entertaining, sometimes heart breaking, often controversial; Sally say’s “Every night when I’m on stage amazing things happen and it’s a privilege to be able to pass on messages of love and comfort to the people I share my gift with” The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

PRE-SHOW MEALS

Tickets: £26 RESERVED

7.30pm

simply classic

Simply Classic Bistro and Bar have developed a first class reputation for offering great food and excellent service in an atmosphere not found anywhere else in the town centre.

The comfortable and relaxed surroundings along with fresh food prepared on site allow you to sit back and thoroughly enjoy.

If you’re in a rush, no problem, all our food can be ordered to take out, whether a hot meal or cold sandwich we’ll wrap it and pack it for you.

Pre-bookable tables are available.

Parties of ten or more please complete the pre-order form from the website and return to the Box Office or Bistro.

For Lunch & Pre-Theatre dining reservations please call 01282 477114 or burnleymechanics@burnley.gov.uk Lunchtime, Pre-Theatre menus and pre-order forms are available to download at www.burnleymechanics.co.uk/Bistro Bistro opening times Mon - Fri 11am – 3pm Pre-Theatre Dining two hours prior to show time (reservations recommended).

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 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 wheelchair patrons remain in their wheelchairs throughout the performance so transferring to a regular seat is not allowed. 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 two 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. Small gradient on York Street from car park to entrance.

Please call the box office if assistance is required 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.

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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 & Sun, Sat fee applicable.

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.

In partnership with Burnley Council

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