FLORAL
SPOTLIGHT ON SUMMER SHOWS
Hello and welcome to another edition of The Floral Pavilion brochure, packed full of new shows.
This is a really exciting edition for us, as we’re introducing some changes to the format. You’ll still find all the information on our upcoming programme, but with a few new features.
One is that we’ve changed how shows are listed – they’re now grouped by genre, not date. This makes it even easier for you to find your favourite dramas, music, comedy, family shows and star appearances, all together. Don’t worry, there’s a new calendar on the back pages, so you can still plan out your season in date order. You’ll also find more insights than ever before from behind the scenes of some of our upcoming shows. From interviews with stars like Divina de Campo, to quizzes that test your musical knowledge, we hope these give you more insight than even before into the amazing range of shows we have coming up.
We hope you enjoy these changes and that you agree that they bring you closer to our fantastic programme than ever before.
Pauline Campbell Venue Manager
LET'S
Join the Friends of the Floral Members Club today and enjoy a whole host of benefits.
• No booking fee
• Priority booking & discounts on selected shows
• 10% off drinks from the Floral Café & Plaza Bar
• No exchange fees
Look out for the Friends symbol on selected shows
4-12 VARIETY PAGES 13-19 TRIBUTES PAGES 20-31 ORIGINAL
PAGES 32-33 KIDS PAGES 34-35 COMEDY PAGES 36-37
PLUS
- COMING SOON (40-42) - REGULAR EVENTS (44) - AT A GLANCE (46) - BOOKING INFO (47)
A FEW WORDS FROM SEAN
You’ll be back for the sixth time! What is it you love about our panto?
My earliest memories of stepping foot into a theatre were to see pantomimes. I was transfixed. I felt part of the performance and even now I think that’s the greatest thing about panto - that the audience are an integral part of the show. The laughter, the singing, the shouting back at us… It’s like no other art form and what makes it really special is that you know you’re part of a legacy that stretches back centuries.
What are you most looking forward to about coming back to New Brighton for Sleeping Beauty in 2025?
I’m so lucky to come back year after year! The audiences feel like they know me, and I always feel like I’m meeting up with old friends! The audiences in New Brighton never disappoint and I can’t wait to get stuck in again!
I love Sleeping Beauty.
It’s so traditional with all the elements of a great Panto – fun; laughter; a great baddie; a fabulous dame; a beauty who is fond of a nap and me being let loose like a kid in a candy shop!
"I'm so lucky to come back year after year. I feel like i'm meeting up with old friends!"
SAT 6 DEC 2025 TO SUN 4 JAN 2026
DECEMBER 2025
Saturday 6 14:00 19:00
Sunday 7 13:00 17:00
Monday 8 No performances
Tuesday 9 10:00 13:30
Wednesday 10 10:00 18:30
Thursday 11 10:00 13:30
Friday 12 10:00 13:30
Saturday 13 14:00 19:00 BSL
Sunday 14 13:00 17:00
Monday 15 No performances
Tuesday 16 10:00 13:30
Wednesday 17 10:00 13:30
Thursday 18 10:00 13:30
Friday 19 No performances
Saturday 20 14:00 19:00
Sunday 21 13:00 17:00
Monday 22 14:00 19:00
Tuesday 23 14:00 19:00
Wednesday 24 10:15 14:15
Thursday 25 No performances – Christmas Day!
Friday 26 13:00 17:00
Saturday 27 13:00 17:00
Sunday 28 13:00 17:00
Monday 29 14:00 19:00
Tuesday 30 14:00 19:00
Wednesday 31 10:15 14:15
JANUARY 2026
Thursday 1 No performances
Friday 2 14:00 19:00
Saturday 3 13:00 17:00
Sunday 4 13:00 R/AF 17:00
TICKETS
School shows: Tickets from £15.00 | Standard and Premium shows: Tickets from £15.00 Family Tickets* on standard price bands from: £105.00 to £122.00 Schools and Groups discounts available.
* FAMILY TICKETS ARE FOR 2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN OR 1 ADULT AND 3 CHILDREN. BSL: British Sign Language performance | R/AF: Relaxed/Autism Friendly performance
DRAMA
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
TUE 4 - SAT 8 NOV 19:30 & 14:30 ON WED & SAT
Fear will hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free. Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated in the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone. Andy strikes up an unlikely friendship with the prison fixer Red and things start to take a slight turn for the better. However, when Warden Stammas decides to bully Andy into subservience and exploit his talents for accountancy, a desperate plan is quietly hatched…
"Electrifying – it truly is a must-see show”
THE OBSERVER
“I’m
interested to see the difference between one of my favourite films and a stage version of it!”
DAN, VENUE TECHNICIAN
Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella, this thrilling stage production examines friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum-security facility. The 1994 feature film was nominated for seven Academy Awards.
Tickets From £25.00
THE HERALD THE SCOTSMAN THE CHRONICLE
LOVE THE MOVIE?
DID YOU KNOW?
A YOUNG BRAD PITT WAS CAST TO BE IN THE 1994 FILM, BUT AFTER THE SUCCESS OF THELMA & LOUISE, HE DECIDED TO PURSUE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES.
THE MOVIE WAS A BOX OFFICE FLOP! IT WAS ONLY AFTER IT RECEIVED SEVEN OSCAR NOMINATIONS AND WAS RE-RELEASED THAT IT BECAME A HIT.
MORGAN FREEMAN PLAYS RED, BUT IN STEPHEN KING'S BOOK, RED IS A WHITE IRISHMAN. THERE IS A JOKE IN THE FILM WHERE ANDY ASKS RED WHY HE'S CALLED RED TO WHICH HE REPLIES 'MAYBE IT'S BECAUSE I'M IRISH'.
DRAMA
THE SIGNALMAN
THU 23 - SAT 25 OCT 19:30 & 14:30 ON THU & SAT
Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to announce a new extended adaptation of their hugely successful production of Charles Dickens' nerve-tingling masterpiece The Signalman
Set in 1880, this is the exquisitely unnerving tale of a tormented signalman who is haunted by visions of impending disaster on his isolated stretch of line. Can a well-meaning traveller, who chances upon the lonely signal box while out walking, calm the man’s fears before he spirals into self destruction?
Featuring a stunningly atmospheric set and video projections, this is the perfect way to spend a dark autumn evening.
“one of the best things I’ve seen at the Floral, I’m delighted it’s returning so I can see it again!”
TOM, PROGRAMME ManageR
Chris Walker is probably best known for his fifteen years playing Rob Hollins in Doctors, as well as regular roles in Merseybeat, Playing the Field, The Bill and Coronation Street
John Burton is best known for his ongoing portrayal of Sergeant Goodfellow in the hugely successful worldwide series Father Brown, as well as Alan Gordon in Brookside.
"Expect to be shocked in your seat and feel your spine tingle”
Gloucestershire Echo
North Wales Pioneer
Hemel Hempstead Gazette
DRAMA
THU 17 JULY 19:30
Joanne Riley always knew there was something different about her son Jackson, he didn’t interact with other kids, was very demanding and rarely spoke. Then came the bombshell, Jackson was diagnosed with autism. Everyone tried to pull together but when Grandma moved in to “help out” things took a decided downward turn!
A heart-warming, heart-breaking and hilarious tale of a family, trying to negotiate their way through teenage tantrums, autism, and Grandma.
Tickets £29.00
"beautifully written and full of touching moments”
CULTURE VULTURE
"FIVE STARS”
"It's raw! it's uncomfortable! it's hilarious!” strutting player
EDINBURGH FRINGE
TUE 15 - FRI 16 JULY 19:30
2024 Strictly Come Dancing winner Dianne Buswell and 2023 winner Vito Coppola have come together to light up stages across the country this summer with their sizzling new show ‘Dianne & Vito: Red Hot and Ready! The dynamic duo bring their talent and passion to Red Hot and Ready! - a dance show-with-adifference created by BAFTA award recipient and world-renowned choreographer Jason Gilkison. This is a dance Dream Team not to be missed!
Together with a cast of multi-disciplined Burn the Floor dancers from around the world, fan favourites Dianne and Vito bring you the ultimate high-voltage dance extravaganza. Ready Hot and Ready! explodes with jawdropping choreography, beautiful story-telling, heart-pounding music and breathtaking moves, all celebrating the pure joy of dance.
RHYTHM OF THE DANCE
TUE 29 JULY 19:30
Rhythm of the Dance returns to the UK in 2025, its 26th year of touring the world in over 50 countries.
Featuring world class musicians who play live on stage, star vocalists singing live and world champion dancers, this mesmerising show is a completely captivating experience
of pulsating rhythms with slick choreography performed at lightning speed.
Join us on this thrilling journey that is Irish in essence, through the country’s ancient history to the modern, urban Ireland, that we see today, which is bursting with talent.
Tickets £37.00 - £39.00
Katie and Kerry arrive in New Brighton as part of their tell-all tour!
Having been friends for over 20 years, they are looking forward to hitting the road together and sharing stories of marriage and divorce, bankruptcy, ‘I’m A Celebrity’, the
and turning their lives around.
There
SUSIE DENT – WORD PERFECT
TUE 26 AUG 19:30
A brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with Britain’s best-loved wordsmith. Following on from her hit show ‘The Secret Life of Words’, Susie Dent is back with a brandnew collection of facts and stories from the wonderful world of words.
Have you ever wondered whether there’s a word for going to the fridge for the umpteenth time in search of something new? Or puzzled over the reason why a group of crows is called a ‘murder’, while owls form a ‘parliament’? Is teen slang actually designed to make us tear our hair out? And just how many words do we need for being drunk?
With the help of funny, insightful, and headscratching examples, Susie will entertain and educate us with her pick of language’s greatest hits.
Word Perfect will remind us just how unpredictable, wayward, and utterly magical our mother tongue can be.
THEATRE
IN THE WORLD OF THEATRE, COMMON WORDS OR PHRASES SOMETIMES TAKE ON NEW MEANINGS:
GOING ON UNPREPARED AND RELYING ON A PROMPTER IN THE WINGS TO GIVE YOU YOUR LINES APRON HAM
THE PART OF THE STAGE CLOSEST TO THE AUDIENCE EXAGGERATED OVER-ACTING
WING IT STRIKE TABS
11 O’CLOCK NUMBER BREAK A LEG
TO REMOVE A PROP OR DISASSEMBLE AN ENTIRE SET CURTAINS A SHOW-STOPPING SONG LATE IN THE SHOW A TRADITIONAL WAY OF WISHING A FELLOW ACTOR GOOD LUCK
“I love finding out about unusual uses of language - this will be fascinating and fun!”
JULIA, Marketing ManageR
WHO IS SUSIE?
Susan Dent MBE is an English lexicographer and etymologist, who has appeared in Dictionary Corner on the Channel 4 game show Countdown since 1992. She also appears on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, a post-watershed comedy version of the show.
A proud word nerd, some of her favourites include:
Hurkle-durkle: A Scots word meaning to linger in bed long after it's time to get up.
Clinkabell: An old word for an icicle.
Snottinger: Victorian slang for a handkerchief.
Filipendulous: Hanging by a thread.
VARIETY
DRAGGED TO THE MUSICALS
WED 24 SEP 19:30
Get ready for a night at the musicals like you’ve never seen before.
Starring RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Divina De Campo, Dragged to the Musicals has all the eleganzaextravaganza of the West End combined with the fierce and fabulous world of Drag.
A night of sassy showstoppers, where the divas are anything but dull! If you can’t handle the ‘T’ then sashay away cos the dolls are really gonna slay!
Absolutely no lip sync battles on this stage, just unbelievable vocal talent, sprinkled with sass. Whether you live for Les Mis, cheer for Mamma Mia, or you’re crazy for Kinky Boots, there is something for everyone in this ultimate twist on a classic night at the theatre.
With super slick showstoppers and epic camp choreo, our Queens will leave you gagging!
DIVINA INSPIRATION
What will audiences enjoy most about this show?
The show is non-stop fun! It's jam-packed with all of the good stuff that people know and love. We have so much fun on stage and it just radiates into the audience, having them up singing and dancing before the night is out. It’s incredibly rare you get such a strong line-up for a one-off show, never mind a full tour, so the audiences really are in for a treat!
What’s your favourite musical, and why?
I am more a traditionalist than people might think, from what they see and hear on TV and social media. My real passion is old school musical theatre. I love The King And I, anything Rodgers and Hammerstein really, as well as the classics like The Phantom of The Opera. Of course, we all love a bit of Cabaret and Chicago too… I’d love to be in that one day!
What’s your favourite song from a musical?
Oooh, that’s a hard one! There’s just too many. I really enjoy singing Man of La Mancha! There’s a very funny arrangement by Linda Eder which I love to do. Mary Sunshine’s song from Chicago is another favourite. But who can go wrong with a classic like All That Jazz?
TRIBUTES
PEGGY SUE THAT'LL BE THE DAY EVERYDAY NOT FADE AWAY
Plus all your favourites
FRI 11 JULY 19:30
All Buddy’s hits and other rock ’n’ roll classics are played live on stage by five amazing actor-musicians.
Whether you’re young in years or young at heart, this show is guaranteed to have you singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.
Whatever the season, everyday is a Holly Day with Buddy Holly and The Cricketers!
Tickets £28.50
FRI 18 JULY 19:30
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with sold out shows in more than 50 countries and more than 20 headline performances in London’s West End, including multiple appearances at the world-famous London Palladium. Using projections and original film footage, the show tells the story of the meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel, blended seamlessly with a live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.
Tickets £35.00 | Conc £33.00
LAND OF HOPE & GLORY
WED 23 JULY 14:00
Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with a new production of their most popular patriotic show celebrating the best of British entertainment and produced to coincide with the 80th anniversary of VE Day. This nostalgic afternoon is filled with marvellous and memorable songs, including a rousing selection from Last Night of The Proms, old time singalongs, great British show tunes, and ever popular favourites.
Tickets £19.00
SEXBOMB: CELEBRATING
THE MUSIC OF TOM JONES
THU 24 JULY 19:30
For one night only join us for an explosive celebration of one of the most powerful performers on the music scene, the one and only Tom Jones! Live on stage you will witness an award-winning impersonation of the main man portrayed by Andy Wood, aka Benidorm Tom! This first-class celebration to Sir Tom is accompanied by an outstanding band playing two hours of his iconic hits.
Tickets £32.50
TRIBUTES
FRI 25 JULY 19:30
The most intimate of evenings – a candlelit recital of Adele’s delightful songbook, performed live in concert. Superb musicians delicately accompany the devastatingly talented Natalie Black performing all of your most loved songs from Adele’s four platinum selling albums.
Multi-award-winning Natalie delivers her most vulnerable performance yet, taking her lavish production – which has toured the globe since 2011 – to the next level. Natalie’s unrivalled likeness in both vocal quality and appearance will make this a night to remember.
So, come and see what all the fuss is about, and get involved in a night of pure entertainment not to be missed.
FRI 1 AUG 19:30
This show celebrates of one of the world’s biggest stars, capturing that famous Dolly Parton humour and her greatest songs, plus a few cover versions.
The five-piece band have performed in shows around the world including London’s West End, and have been handpicked to create that authentic Dolly sound.
Dust off your cowboy boots, it'll be a night to remember.
JOLENE
9 to 5 ISLANDS IN THE
STREAM LITTLE SPARROW & MORE!
Tickets £25.00
SAT 2 AUG 19:30
Reliving the story lines of both classic films and all the fantastic music of The Commitments and The Blues Brothers. This is a show of two halvesDublin Soul meets Chicago Blues.
The big-band style experience is packed full with iconic scenes, laughs, crazy dance moves and the
authentic sounds of soul, rhythm, blues, and even a little country and western music. With audio-visual displays and some of the best R&B musicians in the UK, this truly will be a night to remember.
Tickets £28.00
TRIBUTES
Absolute Radio
SAT 16 AUG 19:30
Let’s Spend The Night Together at this not-tobe-missed high-energy concert celebrating the music of the world’s greatest rock ’n’ roll band, The Rolling Stones. Expect hits like Satisfaction, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Not Fade Away, Honky Tonk Woman, Brown Sugar, Start Me Up and many more.
THE ULTIMATE IRISH HOOLEY
SUN 17 AUG 19:30
Join Ireland’s number one Folk 'n' Roll band Keltic Storm and an all-star cast of musicians and singers, performing iconic Irish songs and party anthems direct from the Emerald Isle.
Coupled with comedy sketches, a surprise guest appearance from Donegal’s favourite son, and pulsating reels and jigs from our fiddling maestro, this musical extravaganza will take you handclapping and foot-stomping to Ireland and back in one night!
Tickets £31.00
Complete with the world’s number one Mick Jagger lookalike, Paul Ashworth, awesome production and the finest musicians, this is the ultimate Rolling Stones spectacle. It's Only Rock’n’Roll (but we like it)!
Tickets £28.00
“FANTASTIC MUSICAL FEAST” BBC NORTHWEST
SAT 23 AUG 19:30
Join us for an extraordinary evening with a stellar company of singers and musicians from London's West End. These talented artists have starred in some of the world’s biggest shows, making this an evening of pure theatrical magic, vocally stunning and masterfully performed.
Hosted by the TV and stage actor Robert Daws, who has starred in a host of the best-loved TV shows including Sister Boniface Mysteries, The Royal, Jeeves and Wooster, Poldark, and Only Fools and Horses.
Tickets £32.50
GROUP DISCOUNTS FF
SAT 30 AUG 19:30
A ground-breaking and modern twist to the traditional Welsh Male Voice Choir, featuring breathtaking chart hits, opera, musicals, well known classics and traditional hymn tunes. In 2019 the choir became the first and only British Male Voice Choir to win the prestigious Pavarotti Choir
of the World prize at the Llangollen International Music Festival. They have made numerous TV appearances and regularly sing in the Principality Stadium for Welsh Rugby Union international games.
Tickets £31.00
GROUP DISCOUNTS FF
"I was in music heaven!”
Bruno Tonioli
"divine" "a perfect performance”
Amanda Holden
Simon Cowell
TRIBUTES
The world’s premier show in celebration of The Velvet Voice
Experience the hits from Luther Vandross's amazing career, culminating in over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards. Expect some of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10-piece band.
Tickets £33.50
FRI 5 SEP 19:30 THU 4 SEP 19:30
After a fantastic sell-out debut tour across the UK, What’s Love Got To Do With It is back in 2025 to celebrate the music and 60 year career of the incredible rock 'n' soul legend Tina Turner
Expect a night of high energy and feel-good rock 'n' roll, performed by a live band and featuring all of your favourite Tina Turner hits.
PROUD MARY RIVER
This must-see show is better than all the rest!
Tickets £24.00 - £31.50
CRYING
Oh,
pretty woman only the lonely I drove all night & many more!
SAT 6 SEP 19:30
Join Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary Roy Orbison and the iconic Traveling Wilburys!
Experience captivating performances of The Big O's timeless hits, as well as songs from Johnny Cash, ELO, and Tom Petty. With Barry Steele’s dynamic stage presence, this production promises a nostalgic journey through some of the greatest songs in music history.
Don’t miss out on this magical night of captivating music.
Tickets £34.00
SAT 13 SEP 19:30
Get ready for a spectacular tribute to the legendary Barry Manilow in a dazzling celebration of timeless hits, stunning choreography and amazing effects.
Relive classics like Mandy, Could It Be Magic, Can’t Smile Without You and the iconic Copacabana on this journey through the golden era of Manilow’s music.
Whether you’re a lifelong 'Fanilow' or discovering his music for the first time, this is a must-see tribute that promises a night of musical magic.
Tickets £33.50
TRIBUTES
THAT'LL BE THE DAY
WED 10 SEP 19:30
The ultimate celebration of That’ll Be The Day’s incredible 40-year journey is here! And this milestone comes with a bittersweet farewell to the legendary Trevor Payne
Join us for an unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy, featuring the greatest hits from the 50s through to the 80s. Feel the energy, relive the memories, and experience the magic that has made this the UK’s longest running touring theatre show.
Don’t miss this historic moment. Be part of the celebration and give Trevor the send-off he deserves!
Tickets £33.50 GROUP DISCOUNTS FF
A FEW WORDS FROM TREVOR
What do you love about being in the show?
What’s not to love? We play in front of audiences which are absolutely delighted with the performance and that’s all anybody in the show business can really ask for. The whole day leads up to that one performance and it must be top draw. When the audience reacts in the way that they do, we know we’ve done our job.
What is it that keeps audiences coming back?
The quality of the production and the cast. The show reinvents itself every year, so people know what they’re coming to see but not quite what’s in it. We are the only show that changes its production annually.
Do you have a favourite memory?
There’s a few. Playing in front of, and impersonating Cliff Richard was fun. Appearing at the London Palladium was incredible for everyone in the company. If I had to pick one for myself it would be my Mick Jagger soliloquy.
You’ve been coming to the Floral for over 15 years - any particular memories?
We find the audiences at New Brighton particularly knowledgeable about pop music, understandably, being where the Beatles were. They always appreciate the quality and the fun that we have in the performances and always make it a memorable show.
TRIBUTES
TUE 16 SEP 19:30
Direct from the West End and riding high on the success of world tours, this is the ultimate feel-good Irish show! We invite you to join a talented cast of seasoned musicians dedicated to bringing the music of this iconic group back to life. This critically-acclaimed production spans half a century, invoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke and Jim McCann.
Tickets £31.50
TUE 23 SEP 19:30
Celebrating 60 Diamond Years, the smash hit show is back with a brand-new, mind-blowing production. This spellbinding 'Double Diamond' experience stars the incomparable Brooklyn Creed alongside The Salvation Band, The Diaz Sisters, Brooklyn Horns and Ascending Strings.
Follow Neil Diamond’s story through six decades of all your favourite hits, including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Song Sung Blue, Hello Again, I’m a Believer, America and more.
Tickets £31.00
THU 25 SEP 19:30
Celebrate the life and music of Dusty Springfield on an unforgettable evening dedicated to a true British pop icon.
The sensational Louise Ann Masters and a live seven piece band take you on a journey through hits like I Only Want To Be With You, Son Of A Preacher Man, Ain't No Sun Since You Been Gone and You Don't Have To Say You Love Me. The ultimate musical legacy that touches the soul.
FLEETWOOD MAC LEGACY
SAT 27 SEP 19:30
A spellbinding new show featuring music from the legendary and multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac
A talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians will take the audience on a powerful journey through the band's incredible songbook.
Paying tribute to their 'Rumours' line up of Stevie, Mick, John, Christine and Lindsey, this show perfectly recreates the live energy of Fleetwood Mac.
ORIGINAL MUSIC
CHRIS DIFFORD
FRI 19 SEP 20:00
“Being on tour is something I really enjoy, seeing people and being with people is part of my experience as a performer. I will be playing songs from the catalogue and from the solo albums I have recorded over the last 23 years. My story is told through stand up and some sit down, a trip back to my council estate in South London, from my very first lyrical expression to the dressing rooms of this show.
I will be joined on stage by Melvin Duffy on his pedal steel and together we will deliver an evening of warm, and I hope, funny stories. Melvin's playing is outstanding and I feel so lucky to have him as my side-man. My new songs written with Boo Hewerdine tell a story of celebration, 25 years writing lyrics, and playing on stages big and small. A journey I look back on with great fondness.
This show is not just a look back on 50 lyrical years, it asks, what happened? What happened to all those years and mates I grew up with before I formed a band?"
Tickets £27.00
TUE 16 OCT 19:30
Having started her music career in 1960, a remarkable 65 years ago, Elkie Brooks embarks upon her Long Farewell Tour.
A celebration of Elkie’s illustrious, award-winning career, expect hits such as Pearl’s A Singer, Lilac Wine, Fool (If You Think It’s Over), Don’t Cry Out Loud, as well as material from her eagerly anticipated new album.
An exceptional performer with an unmistakable voice which has earned her the title of British Queen Of Blues, Elkie never fails to captivate her audience.
One of the Founding Members of
NIK KERSHAWMUSINGS AND LYRICS
SUN 21 SEP 19:30
An intimate evening of songs, stories and silliness in the company of Nik Kershaw.
Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984. A string of global hit singles including Wouldn’t it Be Good, The Riddle and I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, saw him spend 62 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, making him the UK's biggest selling solo artist that year.
After stepping out of the limelight to concentrate on writing and producing, Nik wrote Chesney Hawkes’s The One and Only and collaborated with Elton John, Lulu, Petula Clark, The Hollies, Ronan Keating, Jason Donovan, Let Loose, Sia, Imogen Heap, Gary Barlow and Bonnie Tyler. In 1998, Nik returned to performing and has been crafting critically acclaimed albums ever since.
Now he’s ready to look back with an intimate evening to coincide with the release of his new book. Expect songs, stories, and silliness from one of the nation’s most-loved performers.
Tickets £38.00 | VIP £54.00 Meet & Greet £89.00 GROUP DISCOUNTS
1. Kershaw performed at which legendary concert at Wembley Stadium in 1985?
2. What item of clothing is featured in the chorus of Kershaw's hit single 'Wouldn't It Be Good'?
3. 'Wouldn’t It Be Good' appears on the soundtrack of which iconic 1980s movie by John Hughes?
4. Which hit single by Elton John does Kershaw play guitar and sing backing vocals?
5. What position did Chesney Hawkes’ ‘The One And Only’, written by Kershaw, reach in the UK charts?
KIDS
IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE
SAT 9 - SUN 10 AUG 10:00, 12:00 & 15:00
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all!
You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music.
Your little ones will be amazed when they see a special visit from the Amazing Flying Pinky Ponk. Over 1 million people have seen In the Night Garden Live so far and it gets 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 13,789 parents’ reviews. Pip-pip, onk-onk!
Tickets £20.00 - £27.00
TO COLOUR ME IN
The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his
acclaimed
bowing
Michael
Award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change, a topic sure to delight audiences - after all, everyone loves talking about the weather.
Rain or shine, all will be fine. Or maybe it won’t. Who knows?! Come along. Or else.
FRI 26 SEP 19:30 Tickets
STAGE ED SUMMER SCHOOL
MON 4 - FRI 8 AUG
MON 11 - FRI 15 AUG
MON 18 - FRI 22 AUG
At our Holiday Schools, we don't care about previous experience, we only care about bringing together a brilliant group of interesting, talented young people who can be guided by our professional actors, dancers, and musicians.
Two age groups, 6-10 and 11-21. Come along for five days of singing, dancing and acting, meet new friends, grow your confidence and have loads of fun!
Tickets £165.00 per week
COMING SOON
Dead Ringers
SAT 11 OCT 19:30
To mark its 25th anniversary, BBC Radio 4’s legendary, multi-award-winning topical satire show takes to the road with a full UK tour for the first time.
Starring long-standing cast members Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, and Duncan Wisbey the show will take you on a trip through a quarter century of classic sketches and unrivalled impressions.
Tickets £34.00
Tim Peake
MON 13 OCT 19:30
With fewer than 650 people having reached Earth's orbit, nobody is more qualified than Tim Peake to celebrate the historic achievements and human endeavours of space exploration.
In this new show, Tim will share the remarkable stories of some of his fellow astronauts and explore the spectacular evolution of space travel.
Tickets £40.50
The Body Smugglers
SAT 25 OCT 20:00
Johnathan hasn’t heard from his cousin since her harrowing letter. He has read the papers and their reports of notorious Liverpool body smugglers stealing from shallow graves; that some bodies didn’t even make it to the cemetery before they were sold to the highest bidder to be used in godless experimentation. He fears the worst, but there is only one way to find out the truth...
Tickets £26.00
12+
Trevor Horn
WED 29 OCT 19:30
From Seal to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, from ABC to Yes, from Grace Jones to Belle and Sebastian, and from Robbie Williams to Pet Shop Boys, one man has been at the heart of some of Britain’s most important pop music of the past 50 years: Trevor Horn. The super producer has been described as the man who invented the eighties and is a bona fide legend of pop.
Tickets £33.00 | VIP £49.00 | VIP Meet & Greet £84.00
SAT 1 NOV 12:00
SAT 1 NOV 19:00 UNTIL LATE
This vibrant and unforgettable family festival will bring together colourful altars, traditional music, arts and crafts, delicious food, storytelling and captivating performances. Immerse yourself in a joyful tribute to loved ones, with activities for all ages, from sugar skull decorations and face-painting. Let’s honour the beauty of life and the cherished memories of those who came before us in a truly festive atmosphere.
Tickets £5.00
Dress in your most dazzling Day of the Dead inspired costumes for an exclusive adults-only evening of celebration and revelry
Dance the night away to live music and DJ sets while you immerse yourself in the haunting beauty of this iconic tradition with stunning décor, candlelit altars and mesmerising performances. Plus themed photo booths, handcrafted cocktails and gourmet delights. Join us for a
Tickets £20.00 (Limited early bird)
BLUE LOUNGE
BLUE LOUNGE
COMING SOON
Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
SAT 1 - SUN 2 NOV 10:00, 13:00 & 16:00
Peppa Pig and friends are back in a brand new show packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones. With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig & George all need your help to get everything ready before the big day.
6-12 months £14.00 | Under 16 £18.00 - £20.00
Adults £20.00 - £22.00 | Family ticket £81.00
Anton Du Beke at the Musicals
WED 12 NOV 19:30
Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge Anton Du Beke will be performing songs and dances from some of his favourite musicals. Expect a glamorous evening with classic West End and Broadway shows. Enjoy a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter including behind the scenes stories from his time on Strictly that will have you laughing out loud.
Tickets £50.00 - £54.00
The Psychology of Dogs
SUN 9 NOV 19:30
Calling all dog lovers! Get ready for a tail-waggingly good evening with expert dog whisperer, Paula O’Sullivan and her canine co-host, Tarka.
Through a mix of live demonstrations and video footage, Paula and Tarka will spill the secrets, share heart-warming stories, and give you a whole new perspective on the relationship between you and your dog!
Tickets £29.50
Cirque de Celine
SAT 15 NOV 19:30
Step right up and prepare to be mesmerised by the spectacular world of Cirque de Celine!
Immerse yourself in a dazzling symphony of acrobats and aerialists as they dance to the rhythm of Celine Dion’s biggest hits including The Power of Love, It’s All Coming Back to Me Now, Because You Loved Me, My Heart Will Go On and many more.
Tickets £31.00
Photography by Alex Boyd
REGULAR EVENTS
Lunchtime Music
Wed & Fri, 12:30 to 14:00
Sun 14:30 to 16:00
Panoramic Lounge Free entry
Book Fair
7 June, 5 July, 30 Aug, 27 Sep, 18 Oct, 15 Nov
10:00 to 14:30
Plaza Lounge Free entry
Choral Pavilion Choir
Each Tue during term time at 12:00
Please contact the Box Office to confirm times and dates.
Blue Lounge
£4.00 per week
Popcat’s Music Time
Mon, Wed & Fri term time 9:30 & 11:00
Plaza Lounge
£7.00 pay on the day @popcatsnewbrightonwallasey
ROYDEN PARK
Craft & Gift Fair
29 June, 27 July, 28 Sep, 2 Nov 11:00 to 16:00 Blue Lounge Free entry
Mersey Arts Zone
Wed - Sun 10:00 to 17:00
For a full list of activities go to @MerseyArtsZone In the foyer
DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR FAVOURITE ARTIST AND NEW ON-SALES! BE AMONG THE FIRST TO FIND OUT ABOUT NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS.
- Range of rooms & breakout areas
- Full bar & catering facilities
- Technical support
- Dedicated conference centre support staff
- Private entrance
- Excellent road, rail & air links
- Free car parking
- Level access for unloading
- WiFi enabled
For enquiries and to book, contact:
floralpavilionevents@wirral.gov.uk
AT A GLANCE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
box office
Floral Pavilion, Marine Promenade, New Brighton, CH45 2JS
online floralpavilion.com by phone
0151 666 0000
Tue-Sat: 10:00 to 16:00
group bookings
Group bookings for 10+ people are available through our Box Office phone line 0151 666 0000 or by email floralboxoffice@wirral. gov.uk
We have group discounts available on many performances and are happy to make special arrangements for your visit and talk through your needs and requirements.
Look out for this symbol:
e-tickets
E-tickets are the quickest and simplest way to receive your tickets. Choose this option when booking online or on the phone and you will receive your tickets to your email address immediately. Your tickets will be sent as a pdf and you can print off your tickets but, even easier, our staff can scan your tickets from your phone. There is no delivery charge for e-tickets.
concessions (where stated):
Senior Citizens, registered unemployed, disabled, carers, full-time students and children under 16.
counter service
Tue-Sat: 12:00 to 16:00
On all performance days, the Box Office counter is open 90 minutes prior to the performance and will close 15 minutes after curtain up.
BOOKING INFO
discounts
Discounts and special offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts or offers. Discounts cannot be redeemed against tickets already purchased.
Under twos are admitted for free except where otherwise stated.
ticket fees
All prices include a booking fee unless otherwise stated. No fees to Friends of the Floral. No fees for group bookings. A postage fee may apply.
venue information
Theatre and Blue Lounge: Full disabled access, wheelchair spaces and loop system.
Wheelchair and essential companion tickets: These tickets must be booked through the Box Office.
terms & conditions
Please visit floralpavilion. com for full Terms and Conditions. All event information is correct at time of going to press, E&OE. We reserve the right to cancel or change events, times, dates, seating configurations and artists without prior notice.
ticketplan ticket protection
Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase unless the event is cancelled, abandoned or rescheduled or where there is a material change to the event. So for worry-free ticket purchase, the Floral Pavilion has now partnered with TicketPlan Ticket Protection, a customer-focused, refund specialist.
Available for online sales only, for a small fee you can add TicketPlan Ticket Protection to your order at the checkout.
GROUP DISCOUNTS
