Lowther Pavilion Lytham St Annes | Jan - Mar Guide 2023

L O WTHE R CR E A T I VE

D e v e lop s kil l s . B e c reat i v e . M ak e f r

Lowther Creatives is our programme of community training, offering people of all ages the chance to meet new people and develop important skills.

PROJECTS INCLUDE:

Children’s Drama Group Ages 4 - 6 Mondays | 4pm - 5.30pm

Junior Youth Theatre Ages 6 - 10 Saturdays | 9.30am - 11am or 1.30pm - 3pm

Senior Youth Theatre Ages 11 - 16 Saturdays | 11am - 1pm

Arts Award Ages 5 - 25 Various times throughout the year

Home Education Groups Ages 4 - 16

Tuesdays | 10am - 11.30am Wednesdays | 10am - 12.30pm

Film School Ages 12+ Various times throughout the year Adult Theatre Group Ages 18+ Mondays | 6pm - 7.45pm

For more info on Lowther Creatives, contact kerry@lowtherpavilion.co.uk

Lowther Pavilion, West Beach, Lytham, FY8 5QQ

WELCOME

It’s been incredible to see our historic building buzzing with engaged audiences and groups. Not only have we had several sellout shows, but Cinderella, produced by Paul Holman Associates, even broke all our pre-pandemic box office records!

Over the next few months, we’re building on that success by continuing to grow our Lowther Creatives programme; bringing a variety of acts to our stage from TV Presenter and Explorer George McGavin to the sold out Chris McCausland. This year we’ll also be bring you awardwinning ballet from Ballet Theatre UK live onto our stage.

Out in the gardens, we’ll be bringing back our famous outdoor festivals, from our

Easter Surprise event in April, through to Pumpkins in the Park in October. We’ll also be experimenting with our very own Park Bar and brand new activity pack design to get families exploring our award-winning gardens.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our theatre. Whether you’ve picked up this brochure, bought a ticket, made a donation or shared a post on our social media - every interaction helps.

If you’d like to find out more about our ambitious redevelopment plans to secure our future, you can do so on pages 22 and 23.

The Lowther Team Image: Cinderella (2022). Photo by Claire Griffiths.

MRS HARRIS GOES TO PARIS (PG)

MON 6 FEB AT 1.30PM

CINEMA/DRAMA/COMEDY

A widow fall madly in love with a Dior dress and decides she must have one of her own.

SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL THU 9 - SAT 11 FEB AMATEUR/LOCAL

PRODUCTION

Based on the 1992 film, this feelgood musical comedy is powerful tribute to the power of friendship.

CASABLANCA (U)

WED 15 FEB AT 1.30PM CINEMA/ROMANCE/DRAMA

The classic film following a nightclub owner and his former lover back on the big screen.

TICKETS FROM £5

CHRIS MCCAUSLAND: SPEAKY

BLINDER

SAT 18 FEB AT 8PM

COMEDY/ORIGINAL ARTIST

A stand-up comedy show about life, family and other nonsense.

MAJESTY - A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN

FRI 17 FEB AT 7.30PM MUSIC/TRIBUTE

Join us for this electrifying and energetic tribute show to the greatest rock band ever - Queen.

SEE HOW THEY RUN (12A)

WED 22 FEB AT 1.30PM CINEMA/MYSTERY/COMEDY

FROM £5 TICKETS FROM £5

THE NEXT GENERATION: SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL WED 1 - SAT 4 MAR AMATEUR/LOCAL PRODUCTION A class of students prepare for the ultimate Battle of the Bands.

THE ARTS SOCIETY FYLDE MONTHLY LECTURE WED 1 MAR AT 2PM TALK Join ASF as they bring national art experts to the Fylde Coast.

The classic MGM romantic comedy that focuses on four sisters in 1904. TICKETS FROM £5

TICKET & BOOKING INFORMATION

TICKET PRICES

Ticket prices are shown on the website for each individual show. Some shows offer a different price structure such as VIP packages or concessions. For full details on ticket pricing please visit the event page or call our Box Office team.

BOOKING FEES

We do not charge a booking fee when tickets are purchased.

CONCESSIONARY PRICES

Concessionary rates are available on most of the shows within our programme for people aged 65+. Specific events may allow for student concessions, but ID will be required.

CHILDREN’S TICKETS

Some shows offer a child’s ticket for a discounted price if they are aged 16 or under.

CARER & COMPANION TICKETS

We offer one free ticket for carers or companions for people with a disability. An access card is required, which you can get online at accesscard.org.uk.

DISCOUNTS

If you are buying 10 tickets for a

show, then you get the 11th ticket free. The discount will be applied at checkout.

TICKET DELIVERY

Tickets purchased can be delivered to you by post (£2.50), collected at our Box Office or sent to you as an E-Ticket

HOW TO BOOK

To book tickets, you can do so: Online lowtherpavilion.co.uk By phone 01253 794221

Box Office opening hours are:

Mon - Fri: 10am - 4pm Sat - Sun: 10am - 5pm

All details are correct at the time of print.

DID YOU KNOW

WE STREAM NATIONAL THEATRE?

Whether you’re wanting serious drama, romcoms or awardwinning hits, you can catch unmissable theatre right here in Lytham!

Recorded live from some of Britain’s most exciting stages. Find out more about which shows are being streamed to our venue on the next page.

NTL 2022 Prima Facie - Production Photography (Credit Helen Murray)

FOSTER & ALLEN

Tue 18 Apr | 7.30pm Book now: www.lowtherpavilion.co.uk | 01253 794221

The World Famous Elvis Show with Chris Connor

Sat 27 May | 7.30pm Book now: www.lowtherpavilion.co.uk | 01253 794221

SUPPORT US

OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE

Work has already begun on the first phase of our ambitious redevelopment campaign. This progress on our new 150-seat Community and Education Studio will allow us to continue to support the local community by offering even more theatre, live events and training opportunities.

THANK YOU

Thank you to everyone who has already donated to the Lowther Pavilion - your support is incredibly important.

But we still need your help to ensure that our building and gardens remain at the heart of the Fylde community as we continue working towards raising funds for our ambitious development campaign.

Find out more about how you can help below:

STAFF FUNDRAISERS

Throughout the year, you’ll be able to help support our theatre team as they take part in a variety of events and challenges to help raise money for our future. These will include:

• Administrator Colin’s 12 hour run around the gardens

• Marketing Officer Anthony’s 10k Tough Mudder

• And many more!

LOWTHER 500 CLUB

Join our Lowther 500 Club and for just £5 per month you will be entered into a prize draw and have the chance of winning big cash prizes. Half of the proceeds every month are returned to winners and the remaining half goes towards our exciting

transformational plans.

REMEMBER ME

Remember Me aims to celebrate all those we’ve loved and lost by turning the Lowther Gardens into a sea of blue for a few short weeks in the Spring every year. Bluebells can be purchased at £5 each and you can even choose to join our gardeners on one of our planting days or have them planted on your behalf.

BUY A SEAT

You can sponsor a seat for £200 with your name or company name on it, or you can buy one as a special gift for an important person or moment in your life, with inscriptions ranging from anonymous messages of support, to ‘in memoriam’ inscriptions for a loved one.

BAND OF NAMES

Cement your dedication to the Lowther Pavilion and become a Band of Names sponsor.

When built, the new facilities will enshrine ownership and commitment with a band of names etched into the fabric of the building. You can become one of those names for £1000.

AMAZON SMILE

One easy way to contribute is to sign up to Amazon Smile, making Lowther Pavilion your nominated charity. Every time you buy something on Amazon

they will make a donation to Lowther Pavilion. It does not cost you anything.

FRIENDS OF LOWTHER PAVILION

Join Friends of Lowther Pavilion and gain access to discounts on certain shows, social events and potential volunteering opportunities.

To find out more about how you can support us, please visit: lowtherpavilion.co.uk/support

We are a Registered Charity, no 1117054.

THEN... NOW...

FUTURE...

OUR SUPPORTERS

The Lowther Pavilion Theatre greatly acknowledges support from:

Band of Names donors of The Fylde

Ms Hazel Barnes

Mr Collings

Miss Jill Hargreaves

Mr Peter Corkhill

Mr & Mrs C Green

Mrs Hilary Holden

Mrs Jean Holland

St Annes Operatic Society

Mr William & Mrs Lesley Comstive

Helican Technology Ltd

Mrs Teresa Mallabone

Mr John Stamp

Mr Andrew McLaren

Ms Barbara McKenna

Fylde Coast Players

Arts Society Fylde

Clifton Park Hotel

Rotary Club of Lytham

The Friends of Lowther Pavilion

Pemberton Dairies

Mr David Webb

Mike and Rosie Withers

Mrs Beryl Johnson

Mr Stephen Howard

Exquisite Shoes

Lancashire Brick & Tile Ltd

Ashton Theatregoers Society

Lytham St Annes Lions Club

Windmill Community Benefit Society

The Friends of Lowther Gardens

Michelle Cuffe

Paul Rowley

OUT IN THE GARDENS

Throughout the year, we will be offering a variety of exciting events and activities in our historic gardens.

LOWTHER’S EASTER SURPRISE

Fri 7 - Sun 9 Apr

LOWTHER’S GARDEN FESTIVAL

Sat 10 - Sun 11 June

Lowther’s Ice Cream Festival

Sat 22 - Sun 23 July

LOWTHER’S FOOD & DRINK

FESTIVAL

Sat 26 - Mon 28 Aug

PUMPKINS IN THE PARK

Fri 27 - Sun 29 Oct

Alongside our annual, free to enter festivals, we will be opening our brand new Mini Golf course, new look Rose Garden, producing a brand new family activity pack and garden tour, and we’ll even be experimenting with bringing you a Bar in the Park.

Keep an eye on our website or social media for current updates and new information.

lowtherpavilion.co.uk/outdoors

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Lowther Pavilion Theatre is an exciting, vibrant theatre and outdoor space. Be a part of the Lowther family and help deliver cultural activities for all the community.

The team of over 150 active volunteers are also a vital part of the theatre’s operation and have saved Lowther around £160,000 in the last twelve months by helping to support with events and being on the Box Office team.

If you become a volunteer not only can you be as active as you want, but you can rest easy knowing you’re helping to keep the theatre at the heart of the community.

• Park events

• Front of house ushers

• Customer service

• Promotional material distribution

Opportunities are available days, evenings and weekends. Flexible hours to suit.

For more info, please visit lowtherpavilion.co.uk/volunteer

We’re always looking for support with:

ABOUT THE FRIENDS

As a group, the Friends were formed to assist and help secure the future of the Lowther Pavilion Theatre as a permanent, successful and vibrant part of the Fylde community.

Since being founded in 2008, the Friends have raised and donated over £100,000 for the Lowther Pavilion Theatre. This includes renovating the theatre’s floor, the installation of a new hearing loop and even contributing to the costs of the theatre’s current bar.

By becoming a Friend of Lowther Pavilion, you’re helping to keep the theatre at the heart of the community.

BY BUS Lowther Pavilion is a five minute walk from the nearest bus stop on Lowther Terrace (11, 17, 68, 68C, 76, 853, 916).

BY TRAIN

Lytham is served by Northern Rail. The closest train station is Lytham (twelve minute walk). PARKING

Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens has parking spaces available on-site. It costs £3 for all day parking Mondays to Sundays. A valid ticket must be displayed and tickets can be purchased from our Box Office.