The Epstein Theatre Autumn/Winter Guide 2014

-A U T U M N / WIN TER G U ID E 2014-

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Dear Theatregoer,

It is my pleasure to introduce our audiences present and future to our new season’s offering of exciting and diverse events. Here at the Epstein Theatre we have been working hard to expand our offering with an eclectic mix of comedy, live music, drama, children’s theatre, musicals, variety and burlesque, leading to our amazing Christmas Pantomime.

The Epstein Theatre has been steadily building its repertoire and reputation as a family venue and we welcome our audiences from pre-school to our more worldly and mature audiences. We will continue to be one of Liverpool’s favourite venues and continue to offer a variety of entertainment to the city and beyond.

This September we also open up the venue for a whole host of new ventures including; corporate events, conferences, weddings and special occasions. These can be held in our beautiful auditorium or in our vintage bar.

The new season also sees us launch our new offering for young people with Kreative Kaos youth theatre every Saturday morning.

We hope you enjoy reading our new brochure and look forward to seeing you at the Epstein Theatre this season.

- Best wishes -

REBEKAH PICHILINGI Theatre Manager

Adult 18+

Comedy

Children’s Theatre

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CONTENTS & DIARY

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PRODUCTION Hypnotist - Christopher Caress A Variety Spectacular Last Train To Auschwitz New Order, Joy Division and Me: Bernard Sumner in conversation with Dave Haslam

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Cardinal Burns Doc Brown – The Weird Way Round King Creosote Chantel McGregor Eric and Little Ern Shakespeare Schools Festival The Martini Lounge - Burlesque Tour of the Universe Pinocchio One Night Only starring Pauline Daniels Old Macdonald Had A Farm Dedication’s what you need Nerina Pallot

20:00 20:00 19:30 19:00 18:30(13:30 Mat)

Richard Herring Justin Currie Paul Carrol’s Music Hall Tavern Hairspray Hairspray

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Julia Fordham Tommy Tiernan Pauline Daniels Kevin James Harvest Sun Presents By The Sea

NOVEMBER 2014 CONT.

DECEMBER 2014 21 22-23

TUE 6 DEC 20:30 Jack and the Beanstalk For Dates and times please see the show page.

Stephen Langstaff

JANUARY 2015 24

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31 JAN

20:00

The Security Project

FEBRUARY 2015 26

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13 FEB

20:00

Simon Amstell

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SAT 14 FEB FRI 27 FEB

20:30 20:00

The Martini Lounge - Burlesque The Dreamboys

19.30

Mikado

MARCH 2015 26

TUE-SAT 3-7 MAR

25 TUE - SAT 10 - 28 MAR

Twopence to Cross the Mersey - The Stage Play.

For dates and times please see the show page.

26 SUN 29 MAR 20:00

Gretchen Peters

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KAOS AT THE EPSTEIN! The Epstein Theatre and Kreative Kaos will be launching an exciting weekly theatre school ‘Staged Kaos’ for children aged 6-11 from September 2014.

Staged Kaos Theatre School aims to develop essential skills such as confidence and public speaking through performing arts training with a focus on social development, creative interaction, communication confidence and fun.

The core topics are outlined below.

Dance to help develop balance & coordination using choreography and creative opportunities for students to create their own movement pieces this is a great way to introduce regular physical exercise whilst also learning dance techniques and instruction.

Drama teaches the Students to have confidence in themselves and their imagination. We promote self expression and growth through an assortment of games, workshops, improvisation, scripted work and performance to develop speech, communication, awareness and confidence.

Singing learn a number of vocal techniques and styles whist developing a rounded understanding of music and rhythm. Singing together is a great way to advance skills such as listening and language, as well as teamwork.

If you would like to find out more please contact Kreative Kaos on 07946 595 345. For further details and to reserve your place please contact chloe@epsteinliverpool.co.uk

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Friday 12th Sept 2014 8.00pm

VARIETYBOX OFFICE 0844 888 4411

VARIETY

Hypnotist Extraordinaire

Traditional British Entertainment

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Hanover House, 85 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 3DZ

All volunteers wishing to participate in the show must be 18 years of age or older. Volunteers can refuse at any point to continue taking part in the performance.

YOU DON’T STAND TO LOSE YOUR MIND WITH

HYPNOTIST CHRISTOPHER CARESS Fri 12 Sep | 8PM £15 (£13 Concession) Christopher has appeared on countless stages around the world, captivating audiences with his mind-bending talents.

Combining the art of hypnosis with outrageous comedy, Caress taps into the creativity of his willing volunteers so they unleash their imagination and leave their self-consciousness behind. Caress promises that his hypnotized volunteers become the real stars of the show!

A VARIETY SPECTACULAR Sat 13 Sep | 7.30PM £8.50 (£6.50 Concession) The Devine Theatre Company proudly present A Variety Spectacular.

Prepare to be entertained with a show packed with the very best Merseyside Talent, A fantastic line up is soon to be announced, who will join top of the bill Award Winning comedy show Schooner.

Don’t miss the best of Merseyside Variety performance at the Epstein Theatre!

ONE THING IS CERTAIN – THIS IS ONE SHOW WHERE YOU WILL BE GETTING VERY SLEEPY... *All volunteers wishing to participate in the show MUST be 18 years of age or older. Volunteers can refuse at any point to continue taking part in the performance.

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DRAMA | Starring Crissy Rock

LAST TRAIN TO AUSCHWTIZ Thu 25 - Sat 27 Sep | 7.30PM £14 (£12 Concessions) Last train to Auschwitz, tells the story of a group of women’s journey into hell, their final destination is the notorious concentration camp Auschwitz.

Auschwitz is a place where dreams die first and nightmares become a reality, every day is a fight for survival against the pangs of hunger and the fear of the Gas chambers, some will lose this battle, others will live to tell the tale and seek the justice for their lost loved ones.

Crissy Rock excels in this heart wrenching drama which reminds us that we must not forget the struggles of our past.

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MUSIC

COMEDY

Joy Division founding member talks about his life

BAFTA Nominated British Comedy

NEW ORDER, JOY DIVISION AND ME: BERNARD SUMNER

CARDINAL BURNS

IN CONVERSATION WITH DAVE HASLAM

Tue 30 Sep | 7.30PM £10 Join founding member and lead guitarist of Joy Division and lead singer of New Order, Bernard Sumner, for a thoroughly illuminating evening as he talks about his long-awaited autobiography, Chapter and Verse. In conversation with DJ/ writer Dave Haslam, Bernard tells, for the first time, the full story behind two of the most influential bands of all time. From his childhood and then onto the early days of Joy Division, Bernard tells of the band’s enormous critical and commercial success as well as the tragic death of Ian Curtis and the formation of New Order.

Thu 2 Oct | 7.30PM £16.50 (OTD £18.50) British Comedy Award winning and BAFTA nominated duo Cardinal Burns are hitting the road.

Following their second series on Channel 4, the duo are ready to unleash a torrent of never-beforeseen characters and familiar faces from the series all over your lovely town. Previous live shows have sold out in London, Edinburgh and Melbourne and now the boys are ready to sell out all over again with their absurd, anarchic and unpredictable tapas of character comedy. ¬¬¬Guardian ¬¬¬The Times ¬¬¬¬Three Weeks

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COMEDY

MUSIC

Live Nation, MHA and United Agents Presents

Playing tracks from amazing new album ‘From Scotland With Love’

DOC BROWN THE WEIRD WAY KING CREOSOTE ROUND Wed 8 Oct | 8 Sun 4 Oct | 8PM £15.00

Fresh from his sell-out UK tour Of Mic And Men, a starring role in the hit show Law and Order, as well as singing with Ricky Gervais on the youtube viral Equality Street, Doc Brown is back with his unique take on Life, Love and Lyricism.

With other TV appearances already under his belt including Russell Howard’s Good News, The Inbetweeners, Rev and Derek, Doc is a must see act.

‘If Brown keeps mining this rich seam of hip-hop comedy, his fame should look after itself’.

Guardian www.docbrown.co.uk

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PM

£15 King Creosote returns with From Scotland With Love. Composed of eleven stunning and emotive tracks, From Scotland With Love was written by King Creosote and produced by music supervisor and guitarist David McAulay, with additional production by Paul Savage, in Chem19 Studios in Glasgow.

From Scotland With Love was created in collaboration with director Virginia Heath and Producer Grant Keir as an audio-accompaniment to a poetic documentary film of the same name, to be released for the Commonwealth Games 2014.

The result is From Scotland With Love, one of King Creosote’s most widescreen cinematic and finest pieces of work to date.

MUSIC

DRAMA

A Rock and Blues music fan must see!

Classic comedy drama in tribute to Morecambe and Wise

CHANTEL MCGREGOR

ERIC & LITTLE ERN

Thu 9 Oct | 7.30PM £14 (£16 OTD)

Fri 10 & Sat 11 Oct | 7.30PM £20 Adults (£18 Concessions)

Imagine the tone of Robin Trower, the inspiration of Hendrix, the influence of Stevie Ray Vaughan, the energy of Bonamassa, the intensity of Walter Trout and the haunting vocal of Stevie Nicks all rolled into one… then let me introduce Chantel McGregor, one of the most exciting rock and blues musicians. The first student in Leeds College of Music’s history to achieve a 100% pass mark, with 18 distinctions, Chantel left with a First Class Honours degree in Popular Music and a coveted prize, for Chantel has since stepped out in the promusician world and her stunning live performances are proving that this is rock blues for the new age, played by a musician born with an effortless virtuosity, peppered by flights of incendiary guitar and flanked by moments of poise, grace and fluidity…

Created and performed by Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens Featuring classic material by Eddie Braben, Dick Hills and Sid Green This affectionate, moving and fantastically funny homage to the greatest comedy double act that Britain has ever seen vividly brings back warm memories of a bygone era. Recreating some of the finest moments of Eric and Ernie’s television and stage performances, cherished moments from the archives sit alongside new material created by the performers. Together they make a brilliant comedy that recreates the all-ages appeal of Morecambe and Wise in their heyday.

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DRAMA FESTIVAL

VARIETY

UK’s largest Youth Drama Festival

The Martini Lounge Presents

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL Mon 13 – Fri 17 Oct Doors 6PM Start 7PM £8.75 (Concessions £6.75) Groups of 20+ £6 Available from the venue box office only.

The Epstein is delighted to welcome back the UK’s largest Youth Drama Festival to Liverpool.

The Shakespeare Schools Festival works with over 1000 secondary, primary and special schools all over the UK, making it possible for them to stage abridged Shakespeare productions in their local professional theatre. Each night four schools will perform four different Shakespeare plays. Come and celebrate the achievements of your local schools in a wonderful week of entertainment.

BURLESQUE AND VARIETY SHOW Sat 18 Oct | 8.30PM £20 Sat 14 Feb 2015 | 8.30PM £20 Sizzling burlesque performances in glamorous dresses, variety, comedy and vocal acts are part of the program. Carefully put together by Liverpool’s own Millie Dollar, each show anew, making them the success they are.

Regarded as a must-see showcase in the UK, due to its sell-out status and devoted audience. The Martini Lounge invites you to a night of glitz and glamour.

Ticket types including discounted Group Bookings available through Martini Lounge Website.

Group discounts are available on www.martinilounge.co.uk Dress Code: Show what you’ve got!

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EDUCATIONAL

CHILDREN’S DRAMA

Out of this world entertainment for all the family!

The classic fairy tale live on stage!

TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE

PINOCCHIO

Thu 23 Oct | 7.30PM £18.50 (£15.50 Concessions) A light-hearted, uplifting and inspiring whistle-stop tour of all that Space has to offer. Join Rocket Scientist Neil Phillipson and guests for a comedy chatshow with a difference...where the Universe provides the inspiration!

If you’ve wondered about the true scale of the universe, how stars are formed – or how they explode – and whether there really is life on other planets, let Neil take you on a Tour of the Universe – where everything is explained with his unique brand of self-deprecating humour, passion and wonder.

With special guests including broadcaster Jane Green and Chris Lintott Co-Host of BBC ‘The Sky at Night’ Programme.

Sat 25 Oct | 11:30AM / 2:30PM £9.50 Adult £8.50 Conc £32 Family Geppetto longs for a son of his own and so builds a puppet boy named Pinocchio, who is magically brought to life by a beautiful fairy. To become a real boy, Pinocchio must first prove to be brave, kind and true and so sets off on an epic journey. Will Pinocchio make the right choices and be good or be tempted to do wrong by a mischievous Fox and Cat or the evil Puppet Master?

BBC Sky at Night Magazine – Media Partner. Suitable for adults and children aged 8+

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VARIETY

CHILDREN’S DRAMA

Starring Pauline Daniels

The classic fairy tale live on stage!

ONE NIGHT ONLY Sat 25 Oct | 7.30PM £18.50 Adults / £16.50 Concessions One Night Only is a feel good variety performance with some of your favourite Merseyside personalities as the stars of the show. This must see production includes show-stopping numbers from the world of musical theatre which has ‘All That Jazz’ and enough ‘Razzle Dazzle’to leave you wanting more than one night only. The first performer confirmed for Liverpool’s show at the Epstein Theatre is the legendary, Pauline Daniels. Famously known as Willy Russell’s favourite “Shirley Valentine”, Pauline has also graced the stage in roles such as Mama Morton in Chicago and Rose in Gypsy.

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OLD MACDONALD HAD A FARM Tue 28 Oct | 2.30PM £9.50 (£8.50 Children) £32 Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children) Come see the delights of this tale told with a captivating combination of live action, puppetry and animation.

Old MacDonald’s animals have gone missing! Can you help a scientist and his amazing time machine get them back for him?

For parents to enjoy with their children, this fun filled farmyard tale brings to life the loved characters from the original nursery rhyme along with sing along songs including Heads, Shoulders Knees and Toes and of course Old MacDonald Had A Farm.

VARIETY

MUSIC

Roy Castle 20th Anniversary Tribute Show

Ivor Novello and Brit nominated singer songwriter

DEDICATION’S WHAT YOU NEED!

NERINA PALLOT

Wed 29 Oct | 7.30PM £12 When diagnosed with lung cancer, Roy famously dedicated the rest of his life to tirelessly raising both money and awareness to combat the disease that would ultimately take his life in 1994. Twenty years on Roy’s remarkable legacy, the charity Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, continues to fund vital work to defeat lung cancer – the UK’s biggest cancer killer.

Thu 30 Oct | 8PM £19 Ivor Novello and Brit nominated singer songwriter Nerina Pallot released her fourth EP of 2014, entitled ‘Free As You Wanna Be,’ on April 28th. Jersey born Nerina proves her writing chops yet again with this EP. She comes to the Epstein this autumn as part of 15 date nationwide tour, including a show a London’s Union Chapel, to showcase her new material.

Nerina continues to build on her challenge to write, record and release 12 EP’s in a year in style.

This spectacular 20th anniversary show will see performers from the Liverpool club scene pay tribute to the late, great showman and ultimate entertainer. With live music for all generations, this is a must-see show for all to enjoy!

All proceeds from the event will be donated to Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.

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COMEDY

MUSIC

Legendary Comedian comes to the Epstein

Del Amitri founder presents new album ‘Lower Reaches’

RICHARD HERRING – LORD OF THE DANCE SETTEE

JUSTIN CURRIE

Sat 1 Nov | 8PM £15 Lord of the Dance Settee. After covering weighty issues like death, love, religion and spam javelins, “The King of Edinburgh” (List) is in a frivolous mood with this show about daftness, whether the term “cool comedian” is an oxymoron, bouncing joyously on the sofa and how Herring’s whole career is a failed attempt to top a piece of visual slapstick comedy he came up with at 16. Can he revisit the joke thirty years on or will it smash his old bones?

“Dependably funny” Chortle.

“A new Richard Herring show is a never-ending cause for delight” The List

Fri 7 Nov | 8PM £20 (£22 OTD) Scottish singer and songwriter Justin Currie, best known as a founding member of the band Del Amitri comes to the Epstein theatre with his third album ‘Lower Reaches’.

Currently working as a successful solo artist, Justin Currie’s music is dominated by strong imagery and storytelling, powerful yet understated vocals and a sound that, whilst firmly rooted in nineties pop-rock, translates beautifully into modern, urban ballads with influences from Nick Cave, Crowded House and Mark Lanegan. Justin’s music is hauntingly dark, yet refreshingly uplifting.

‘Lower Reaches’ is released on Justin Currie’s own Endless Shipwreck label via Ignition Records www.justincurrie.co @thejustincurrie

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VARIETY

MUSICAL

Holiday Island’s hit show comes to Liverpool

LHK Youth Theatre presents

PAUL CARROLL’S MUSIC HALL TAVERN Sat 8 Nov | 7.30PM £20 The funniest night of your holiday becomes the funniest night in your town. After last years brilliant night, the most successful show in the Canary Islands for the last 20 years makes it’s return to The Epstein Theatre. One million people have seen this amazing show in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura in the past and you must not miss the opportunity to see this stunning night of music, laughter and razzamatazz. Mrs “T”, Special “K” and Courtney will have you rolling in the aisles as they take you through two hours of hilarious entertainment. With stunning costumes and amazing comedy routines you are in for the time of your life.

HAIRSPRAY Fri 14 Nov | 7PM Sat 15 Nov | 1.30PM & 6.30PM £10 LHK Youth Theatre will perform their own adaptation of one of the most critically acclaimed modern musicals, Hairspray. With all the fun and style of the 60s LHK’s Youth Theatre production will feature some of the freshest and finest new talent from across Merseyside.

Hairspray follows the story of ‘pleasantly plump’ teenager Tracy Turnblad, from Baltimore USA, set in the swinging 60s. In a time of tradition, values and segregation, Tracy shakes things up in her hometown and teaches Baltimore a thing or two about integration with her big hair and an even bigger personality!

Including your favourite songs from the smash hit musical, including “Mama, I’m a big girl now” and “You can’t stop the beat”.

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MUSIC

COMEDY

Landmark album ‘Porcelain’ performed in its entirety

Ireland’s most successful comedian

JULIA FORDHAM

TOMMY TIERNAN

Wed 19 Nov | 8PM £20

Thu 20 - Sat 22 Nov | 8PM £18.50

Following two sell-out UK tours in 2013, Julia Fordham returns to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her landmark album ‘Porcelain.’

Julia will be performing the album in its entirety, accompanied by her long-time pianist and album producer Grant Mitchell. ‘To this day, people still stop me in the street and sing songs from porcelain” to me. They share stories about how much the album connected with them. So it’s an honour to perform the whole album for the faithful audience that has supported me all these years.’ Julia will also perform many of her other hits and include a few surprises along the way.

A legend in Ireland, TOMMY outsells any other Irish comic.

His recent International touring schedule has included the UK, USA, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand - including two sell out performances in one night at The Sydney Opera House and a run at The Soho Theatre in London’s West End.

Early booking is advised. www.juliafordham.com

TIERNAN’S mastery of stand-up allows him to take risks other comedians dare not. Through hilarious storytelling and a high energy, non-apologetic delivery he is continually challenging his audience who can be confident they are in safe hands. TOMMY comes to the Epstein for 3 performances only!

Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide Ltd Suitable 15+

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there's a lot to get through spinners legend hughie jones

CHARITY

growing old disgracefully dance act

liverpool heart & chest hospital

FUNDRAISING EVENT

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COMEDY

VARIETY

Liverpool’s legendary performer

Liverpool Heart and Chest Appeal Charity Night

PAULINE DANIELS Thu 27 Nov | 7.30PM £15.50 Adults / £13.50 Conc Widely regarded as the UK’s No1 stand-up comedienne, Pauline has appeared on TV, Theatres and numerous holiday locations.

Daniels is also highly acclaimed for her acting and is now widely known as one of Merseyside’s greatest theatrical talents. Coming to Epstein Theatre this November for one night only, this is a comic not to be missed.

GLAMAL

KEVIN JAMES Fri 28 Nov | 8PM £15.50 There’s a lot to get through!

A packed variety fund raising evening for Liverpool Heart and Chest Appeal, including live music from Spinners legend Hughie Jones. Dance from Growing Older (Dis)Gracefully Dance Company.

Live Auction and much more over the 2 x 1 hour sets with 20 minute interval.

Fundraising for the Liverpool Heart and Chest Appeal.

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MUSIC | Harvest Sun presents

BY THE SEA Sat 29 Nov | 8PM £8

By The Sea perform their most recent album, ‘Endless Days Crystal Sky’ in full at this special performance which includes special guest performances. The Wirral based band have forged their own path on Merseyside’s eclectic music scene and have developed a dedicated and loyal following in the process.

‘Endless Days Crystal Sky’ follows on from the success of their eponymous debut album and sees the band refine their take on a very British style of indie. This album explores a richer, more expansive sonic territory, with compelling lyrical content that draw you into it’s world along the way.

“A major step forward - bigger and brasher than before.”

NME

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MUSIC | New Liverpool Star comes to the Epstein

STEPHEN LANGSTAFF Sat 6 Dec | 8.30PM £10 Adv £12.50 Doors

Stephen has spent much of 2014 recording and performing in Nashville, Tennessee after being invited to record with Grammy-winning producer Blue Miller (Bob Seger /Isaac Hayes), responsible for the early success of RnB queen India Arie. The resulting tracks will form the basis of his official album release at the end of this year, preceded by a single.

Stephen’s voice is truly unique. Soulful and raw, he delivers music that is somehow intimate and full of undeniable hooks. Stephen has notched up festival appearances at Chester Rocks, Cornbury, Kendal Calling, Liverpool Sound City, and Latitude in the UK. As well as debuting at SXSW, Stephen also performed at Nashville’s Tin Pan South festival.

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PANTO | LHK Productions presents

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK FE FI FO FUM WE’RE BRINGING YOU A WHOLE HOST OF CHRISTMAS FUN!

THELMA MADINE

BIG FAT GYPSY WEDDING

Thu 11 Dec - Sun 5 Jan 2015 Adults: £18.50 Concessions: £16.50

Family: £62.00

HERBERT OF LIVERPOOL AS THE VOICE OF THE GIANT

(2 Adults& 2 Children)

LHK Productions return to the Epstein Theatre this festive season with one of the world’s favourite fairy tales, Jack and the Beanstalk and promises to deliver the mix of fun and traditional pantomime with a fresh twist, which made the acclaimed Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Aladdin such runaway successes.

No panto would be complete without its celebrity cast and this year promises to be LHK’s best! ITV’s ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ & ‘Splash’ heartthrob Dan Osborne dives into his theatrical debut, leading the cast as Jack, ‘Big Fat Gypsy Wedding’ star Thelma Madine dons her most fabulous frock to bring Christmas joy and glad tidings to the proceedings, Brookside’s Suzanne Collins returns to the Liverpool stage as Mrs Fleshcreep, Grease is the Word’s Alison Crawford returns to the Epstein as Jill and rounding up the celebrity cast Herbert of Liverpool will voice the Giant!

Jack and the Beanstalk is set to be the most gigantic panto around, running for a humungous 49 magical performances, this is going to be the unmissable Christmas event of the year!

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CIAL SPE R F OF ENIGHT

ING OPEN ECEMBER .50 11 D KETS £12 IC ALL T TH

SPONSORED BY

LHK PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

SUZANNE COLLINS BROOKSIDE

DAN OSBORNE TOWIE & SPLASH

ALISON CRAWFORD GREASE IS THE WORD

PRODUCED BY

LEE KELLY WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY

MICHAEL CHAPMAN MUSICAL DIRECTION

ALAN MOORE

THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER 2014 - SUNDAY 4 JANUARY 2015

MUSIC | Peter Gabriel Tribute

THE SECURITY PROJECT Sat 31 Jan 2015 | 8PM £19 The timeless music of Peter Gabriel has found new life through The Security Project. Featuring former members of Peter Gabriel Band, King Crimson, Shriekback, Carpet Crawlers UK, The Security Project not only recreates these masterpieces live, but gives them new musical wings for the 21st century. “Scary Good Show!” raves Progression Magazine after their premiere in New York City. Noted musicians also have given a thumbs up, including Tony Levin, Larry Fast (both from Gabriel’s band) Steve Hackett (Genesis), Jon Anderson (Yes), Mixer/Producer Tom Lord-Alge, and analyst Lilywhite Leigh.

With Gabriel now a double-inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame The Security Project deliver the most adventurous music from his first five solo albums.

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COMING SOON IN 2015

SIMON AMSTELL 13 FEBRUARY

THE MARTINI LOUNGE 14 FEBRUARY

THE DREAMBOYS 27 FEBRUARY

MIKADO

3 - 7 MARCH

GRETCHEN PETERS 29 MARCH

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 31 MARCH - 6 APRIL

WAITING FOR GATEAUX 22 APRIL - 2 MAY

BE BOP A LULA 22 MAY

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RESTORATION LEVY The Epstein Theatre pride themselves on their prestigious venue, and constantly aim to enhance the audience experience, delivering a high level of service and restore and improve the beautiful hidden gem of a theatre.

As a non-funded organisation the introduction of a Restoration Levy is now in place to enable us to carry out the continuous work needed to maintain the former glory of the theatre which is now over 100 years old.

Originally opened as Crane’s Music Hall in 1913 it was a popular location for recitals and performances and was later renamed Crane Theatre in 1938. In 1967 it became the popular Neptune Theatre, but closed in 2005. After undergoing a £1million refurbishment back in 2011 and renamed ‘The Epstein Theatre’ in honour of former Beatles manager Brian Epstein, the theatre is now one of Liverpool’s favourite venues, right in the heart of the city centre.

2013 saw the theatre celebrate its Centenary birthday, and as we look forward to the next 100 years we want to maintain the exceptional features and architecture you have come to know and love from the theatre in the sky, which is why we have implemented a charge of 50p per ticket, as a measure to improve and protect the theatres future and we thank you for your support and continuous custom.

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EXPERIENCE BRIAN’S BAR Brian’s Bar is open before each show and during intervals for refreshments.

Recently refurbished, this 200 capacity bar is one of Liverpool’s hidden gems and the perfect place to relax before attending a show at the Epstein Theatre. Come and sample our extensive range of spirits, wines and champagnes, non-alcoholic and hot drinks.

A range of confectionary and Cheshire Farm Ice Cream are also available.

Why not beat the queue?

Pre-order your interval drinks at Brian’s Bar.

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Make Your Event Unforgettable

HIRE THE EPSTEIN THEATRE WEDDINGS Epstein theatre offers a unique atmosphere to make your big day extra special. Our newly licensed venue can cater to all your needs whether you desire to be married on the infamous stage or hold something intimate in Brian’s bar.

Our beautiful grade II listed building is a perfect back drop to capture your everlasting memories.

Contact our events team today for a tour of our space. events@epsteinliverpool.co.uk

CORPORATE HOSPITALITY AND CONFERENCES The Epstein theatre can also be hired for a range of corporate hospitality, conferences and events. We have various spaces that can be transformed into panels, awards ceremonies and parties.

If you are interested in our venue, please contact the team for either a wedding or conference pack. events@epsteinliverpool.co.uk 0151 709 4044.

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THEATRE INFORMATION ACCESSIBILITY

For wheelchair access, customers have access to Hanover House lift situated on School Lane which will give access to the theatre, lobby and Brian’s Bar. Ramps are also in place for access to theatre seats. Guide Dogs for the visually impaired are permitted and the theatre also has an infer-red T loop system for hearing impaired.

Carer’s are welcome free of charge. If you require any information or would like to book with assistance please call 08448884411

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HOW TO FIND US TRAVELLING

The Epstein Theatre is located at 85 Hanover Street.

Five Minutes from shops and restaurants at Liverpool One and the Albert Dock.

Two minute walk from Liverpool One Bus Station and Liverpool Central Train Station.

PARKING

We recommend that you park at Q-Park Car Park based on Hanover Street/Seel Street (Around the corner from Tesco’s), Open 24 hours 7 Days a week.

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