St. Helens Theatre Royal - Spring Brochure 2022

SPRING 2022

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BOOKING INFORMATION 24 Hour Online Service: sthelenstheatreroyal.com Telephone 01744 756 000 (Lines Open: Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm)

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A very Happy New Year to you!

As we welcome 2022, it is my pleasure to bring you the brand-new Spring season here at St. Helens Theatre Royal.

Upon re-opening the venue last year, we made a promise to the public and our patrons that we would come back safer and stronger than ever. I am so proud to say that is exactly what we have done!

St Helens Theatre Royal prides itself on programming first class variety and family entertainment and 2022 is no exception.

Following our record breaking production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Regal Entertainments have four spectacular Pantomimes planned: The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. There truly is something for everybody!

not forgetting an array of world class tribute acts: Celine Dion, Queen, Billy Joel, Doris Day, Michael Jackson and Little Mix. You can enjoy all of the above with full confidence that your safety is paramount. We continue to be “See It Safely” approved by Society of UK and London Theatre. This means we are meeting and exceeding all government and industry Covid-19 guidelines.

The stage is set, all that is left to do is book your tickets. We look forward to welcoming you to St. Helens Theatre Royal this season. And as ever, a huge thank you from myself and the whole team for your continued support.

Best Wishes, Chantelle Nolan Theatre Manager

With the very best of top-class entertainment including comedy from some of the UK’s finest comedians: Russell Brand, Jason Manford, Jimmy Carr and Jim Davidson. Strictly Come Dancing winner Giovanni Pernice will waltz his way to the St. Helens Stage. Psychic Sally Morgan returns by popular demand! Peppa Pig will be splashing in muddy puddles and

Keep up to date with all the latest shows and events by joining the St Helens Theatre Royal mailing list. Sign up at: sthelenstheatreroyal.com

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See It Safely

St Helens Theatre Royal has been granted the use of Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre’s “See It Safely” mark. This certifies that we are complying with the Government and industry COVID-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of our staff, performers and audiences. You can find out more about the measures we have put in place throughout this brochure.

Alternatively, you can visit: officiallondontheatre.com/see-it-safely/

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KEEPING YOU SAFE St Helens Theatre Royal is committed to the safety of our attendees, staff and performers. Following the government announcement lifting Social Distancing restrictions, we have decided to take the following precautionary steps for the foreseeable future: • The theatre will continue a number of the Covid safety procedures throughout the building.

• Hand sanitizing stations will remain and all patrons will be asked to sanitize on entry.

• The air circulation system will remain on full and antibacterial fogging of the auditorium will take place on every performance day.

• We will be respectfully asking audience members to wear face coverings unless exempt when in the building and while watching the performance.

• All staff members are taking daily Covid tests to help to stop the spread.

• We respectfully request audience members take a test within 24 hours of attending the theatre.

• If you feel unwell or have any of the following symptoms, please do not attend: A high temperature, a new continuous cough, a loss or change in sense of smell or taste and a sore throat.

We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

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BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ROYAL FAMILY… St Helens Theatre Royal has launched a brand-new theatre membership scheme during the Coronavirus Pandemic, to appeal to its loyal patrons to support the venue through these difficult times. In return, members of the ‘Royal Family’ will receive a whole host of exclusive benefits when attending the theatre.

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Special discounts available on Regal Entertainments Family shows throughout the year.

Priority booking periods on selected shows.

Free Programme for a Regal Production when attending twice a year.

10% off drinks and confectionery.

Free ticket exchange.

Season Brochures sent direct to your home.

Discounted tickets on other productions around the region.

Your name mentioned in the Pantomime programme.

Exclusive local restaurant/business offers.

A membership card and pack

To become a Royal Family Member now by visiting sthelenstheatreroyal.com/membership or email membership@sthelenstheatreroyal.co.uk COST £35 per year (12-month membership) for one off payment £30 per year (12-month membership) for autorenewal.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR ROYAL FAMILY!

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Theatre information & Gift Vouchers Seating plan STALLS

How to find us St Helens Theatre Royal is situated in the heart of St. Helens town centre, just off the East Lancs (A580) & J7 of the M62.

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The main bus terminal and St. Helens Central Railway station are both a 5 minute walk away.

Pre-Show Drinks Enjoy a drink and soak up the ambiance in The Crown Bar which is open an hour before every performance and during the interval. You can now order drinks and treats from your seat using our QR code.

They will be delivered by one of our front of house staff.

Join Our Mailing List Keep up to date with all the new shows, events and special offers plus all the latest theatre news by signing up to our monthly email and newsletters at sthelenstheatreroyal.com Wheelchair Access There are a number of wheelchair spaces available for each performance and the theatre is accessible to wheelchair users via a ramp at the main entrance. Please inform the Box Office of your requirements when booking your tickets and go to reception on arrival.

Booking Fees and Restoration Levy All prices are inclusive of a £1 per seat transaction fee.

On-line bookings are subject to an additional 50p per seat on-line processing fee. An optional £1 per ticket restoration levy is requested at the time of booking.

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TREAT YOUR LOVED ONES TO A SURPRISE THEY WILL NEVER FORGET, GIVE THE GIFT OF THEATRE WITH ST HELENS THEATRE ROYAL GIFT VOUCHERS.

Perfect for Christmas, birthdays or that special occasion.

We sell gift vouchers in any denomination to be used against any Theatre Royal show.

Vouchers are valid for 12 months.

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MEET THE TEAM FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGERS Bethany Boote, Jean Aspinall and Marie Andersson

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jane Joseph STAGE MANAGER Mike Randolph

PUBLIC RELATIONS Bill Elms BOX OFFICE Marie Mousdell, Brian Pridmore, Ann Pendlebury and Stacia Lucas

CLEANING STAFF Bev and Lynn Appleton

HEAD OF WARDROBE Becci Quinn

MARKETING OFFICER Tom Hope

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SPONSOR A SEAT

Following the re-opening of St. Helens Theatre Royal, we are offering the unique opportunity to sponsor one of our auditoriums seats.

Sponsoring a seat could be a special gift! A way to mark a significant anniversary, birthday or to remember someone who loves theatre.

For a one-off donation of £200 we will engrave your name on a plaque in the auditorium and this will remain on the seat indefinitely.

This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of the history and vibrant future of St. Helens Theatre Royal.

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BECOME AN USHER

THEATRE TOKENS

Are you a dynamic, positive individual who thrives on a busy, multiple-show environment? Then come and work for us at one of the most exciting, programme packed New Writing, Comedy & Pantomime powerhouse in Merseyside – St Helens Theatre Royal!

Treat someone to a night out at the theatre. With no expiry date, Theatre Tokens can be used for something they really want to see at more than 260 theatres nationwide.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Front of House team in ensuring that events run smoothly and safely, and that all visitors can enjoy their time at Theatre Royal, providing exceptional COVID SAFE customer service to visitors and artists.

Please note previous experience working with the general public and retail experience is essential to be considered for this position.

To apply please email info@ sthelenstheatreroyal.co.uk (Please note, the positions are on a voluntary basis and expenses per show will be paid. All applicants must be age 16 and over.

Theatre Tokens are despatched by First Class post or Special Delivery to anywhere in the UK. You can purchase them from the St. Helens Theatre Royal Box Office or online! All orders are despatched on the next working day (MondayFriday). We regret that we cannot deliver on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Should you have any queries about the despatch date of your order, or require any assistance, please contact us.

Need something last minute?

Our eGift can be sent to any email inbox immediately. eGifts can only be purchased online.

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Asa Murphy in association with Bill Elms Productions present

CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF LEGENDARY MUSIC!

10/10 “A SPECIAL NIGHT OF NOSTALGIA” CHAMPION NEWS

Starring ASA MURPHY

AND THE BUDDY ROCK N ROLL BAND FEATURING ALL THE HITS INCLUDING…

OH BOY, RAVE ON, THAT’LL BE THE DAY, TRUE LOVE WAYS, PEGGY SUE, RAINING IN MY HEART AND MANY MORE.

Celine – The Vegas Years 2022

The Lionel Richie Tribute

Supreme Queen

28 Jan 2022 7.30pm

23 Jan 2022 7.30pm

Tickets: £25.50

Tickets: £27.00 Concessions: £26.00

Tickets: £29.50 Celine Dion’s Las Vegas show has become legendary. From 2011 Incredibly, she performed over 1100 shows to 4.5 million people. Now you can relive this iconic musical phenomenon for the first time in the UK. Exclusively performing the songs from Céline's Las Vegas set lists, International Vocalist Crystal Cimaglia and her band masterfully channel Céline in her wildly authentic tribute.

Hailing from New York City, Crystal is constantly inspired

by Céline Dion and is committed to providing the most authentic tribute show in the world.

Features: My Heart Will Go On, It’s All Coming Back to Me Now, Think Twice, Because You Loved Me, I Drove All Night, All by Myself, The Power of Love, and many more!

Following his recent appearances with Lionel Richie himself on ITV’s ‘Sunday Night At The Palladium’ and the ‘Graham Norton Show’ for the BBC, Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse and breathtaking performance in this high octane show celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and the Commodores.

This award winning five star production also features a stellar line-up of world class musicians including musical director, Jonny Miller from Talon.

‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, ‘Hello’, ‘Three Times A Lady’, ‘Easy’, ‘All Night Long’ and many more... ★★★★★ “I CLOSE MY EYES AND IT’S LIONEL” ROGER UPRIGHT Ex Western European Manager of MOTOWN

5 Feb 2022 7:.30pm

Now one of the most recognisable Tribute bands in the world, SUPREME QUEEN continue to take things to a whole different level, with their homage to the halcyon days of one of the planet’s greatest ever rock bands.

SUPREME QUEEN have played to hundreds of thousands of Queen fans across the world, headlining at major events including St. Tropez’s International Queen Convention, where they played to 10,000 people.

Scott Maley’s incredible vocal and visual resemblance to Freddie Mercury, fronting this remarkable band of musicians has seen SUPREME QUEEN become one of the most respected bands of their genre anywhere on earth.

Now a part of the Brian Shaw stable, we enter a new era for SUPREME QUEEN!

Buddy Holly Lives – The Music Never Died 21 Feb 2022 7.30pm Tickets: £25.00

Buddy Holly Lives – The Music Never Died is a dazzling musical production written by and starring musician, performer and writer Asa Murphy. Buddy Holly Lives celebrates 70 years of legendary music from the genius boy from Lubbock Texas, featuring visual and audio moments in the short but historical career of Buddy Holly. Dance the night away and enjoy all the hits performed by Asa Murphy as Buddy and backed by the live Buddy Rock N Roll Band.

Featuring all the hits including… OH BOY, RAVE ON, THAT’LL BE THE DAY, TRUE LOVE WAYS, PEGGY SUE, RAINING IN MY HEART AND MANY MORE. It’s a guaranteed night of musical memories from one of the greatest artistes of all time.

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The Wizard of 0z 11 – 20 Feb 2022 Tickets starting from: £13.00 Audiences are invited to join Dorothy and Toto as they follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald city, so Dorothy can ask the Wizard to help her return home. Along the way she meets the Scarecrow who wants a brain, the Tin Man who desires a heart and the Cowardly Lion who needs courage.

You can expect another fantastic Regal Entertainments production, filled with song and dance, sensational sets, fabulous costumes, hilarious comedy and fun for the entire family! With an all star cast and St. Helens favourites to be announced! Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

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PERFORMANCES FEBRUARY 2022

Fri 11 Sat 12 Sun 13 Mon 14 Tue 15 Wedy 16 Thu 17 Fri 18 Sat 19 Sun 20

2pm 12pm 12pm 1pm 1pm 1pm 1pm 12pm 12pm 12pm

6pm 5pm 5pm

5pm 5pm

Prices REGAL – GOLDEN SEATS (Rows A-J) Adults £18.00 Children £17.00 Concession £17.50

REGAL – STANDARD SEATS Adult £16.00 Children £14.00 Concession £15.00 Family (2ad & 2ch) £58.00

CROWN – GOLDEN SEATS (Rows A-J) Adult £16.00 Children £14.00 Concession £15.00

CROWN – STANDARD SEATS Adult £14.00 Children £12.00 Concession £13.00 Family (2ad & 2ch) £50.00

THEATRE SPECIAL All Seats

£13.00

GROUPS OF 20 +

Regal £12.00 (not including Golden Seats) Crown £10.00 (not including Golden Seats)

STAR CAST TO BE ANNOUNCED

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Dire Streets 2022 4 Mar 2022 7.30pm

The Lancashire Hot Pots

The Bon Jovi Experience

5 Mar 2022 7.30pm

9 Mar 2022 7.30pm

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22 Feb 2022 7.30pm Tickets: £26.00

After months of Lockdown, and with the comedy pressure valve set to explode, the people’s favourite is back with a brand-new show for 2022!

More outrageous than ever.

Jim Davidson OBE, one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians is unlocked and asks you to breakout too and join him on another hilarious white-knuckle get-away, coming to a theatre near you!

'Boy does Jim know how to deliver his gospel…

'The audience could have stayed all night… he speaks with a rare honesty' 5 stars ★★★★★ Express “Showman Jim triumphs… he hit the spot again and again” Sunday Express ★★★★★ “Standing ovation to packed houses every night “ The Mirror ★★★★★ “Davidson was cheered to the rafters” The Telegraph

Adult: £22.00 Concession: £21.00 Child: £20.00 Dire Streets perfectly capture the distinctive, authentic sound of one of the biggest guitar bands of all time.

Dire Streets cover tracks from early classics like Sultans of Swing and Lady Writer, through to the mega-hits of the 80s and Brothers in Arms, taking in all the classic album and live versions from the legendary Alchemy, Live Aid and Mandela concerts.

Dire Straits were one of the major guitar based bands of the late 70s. Despite forming at the height of Punk, front man Mark Knopfler’s distinctive guitar picking style gave the band an alternative and instantly recognisable sound.

The Band reached its peak in the mid 80s playing larger venues including a memorable slot at Live Aid.

Tickets: £18.00 Concession: £16.00 There’s only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that’s an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots.

Bernard and the boys will be playing all your Lancashire Hotpot favourites: I Fear Ikea, Shopmobility Scooter and of course...Chippy Tea! It’s going to be an unbeatable night of music and laughs for everyone. Whether you’re up for a battered sausage or a tub or gravy you’re in for a great time with the Hotpots!

Tickets: £24.50 Ranked number 14 in Q Magazine’s top 50 bands of all time and inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame, Bon Jovi is a household name the world over. With front man and namesake Jon Bon Jovi at the helm since they formed back in 1983, the New Jersey band have sold over 120 million albums worldwide, performing more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries for 34 million fans and counting.

In tribute to this incredible musical talent, The Bon Jovi Experience was born and since 1994 have become the only band to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself. Lead singer Tony Pearce’s striking resemblance to the original front man creates an unrivalled tribute not to be missed.

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BILLY JOEL The Piano Man

Irish Annies 2022

10 Mar 2022 7.30pm

All Seats: £23.00 Concession: £21.00

Tickets: £25.50 The ultimate celebration concert to one of the most iconic and best-selling artists of all time. In this brand-new touring theatre show Robert Schmuck (Billy The Kid) and his amazing 7 piece band perform breath-taking musical arrangements of multi-million selling songs such as ‘My Life’, ‘Uptown Girl’, ‘River Of Dreams’, ‘Tell Her About It ‘, ‘Still Rock n Roll To Me’, ‘An Innocent Man’, ‘Movin Out’, ‘Just The Way You Are’, ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’, ‘Piano Man’, ‘The Longest Time’ and many, many more, it’s a non-stop hits show!

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14 Mar 2022 7.30pm

Come along and join in the fun at Irish Annie’s, a brand new musical play celebrating the best of Irish culture, from the music to the comedy. Meet landlady Annie and her regular madcap customers for a fun night of comedy and music in your favourite friendly Irish bar. Featuring original tracks written for the show by Asa Murphy, along with your all-time favourite Irish tunes including Galway Shawl, Tell Me Ma, Dirty Old Town, Whiskey In The Jar, Danny Boy and many more. With a 6-piece Irish band The Shenanigans and a great cast live on stage. The evening promises to have the audience laughing, singing and dancing the night away. Full cast to be announced soon.

GIOVANNI PERNICE - THIS IS ME 24 Mar 2022 7.30pm Tickets: £36.00

The showman is once again set to light up the stage, along with his cast of professional dancers, for another fabulous year of touring.

With the Italian’s natural charm, combined with beautiful choreography perfectly complemented by a fabulous soundtrack, THIS IS ME pays homage to the music and dances that have inspired Giovanni’s career, from a competition dancer to one of the biggest names on the hit BBC show.

Expect all of your favourite Ballroom and Latin dances and more…

Dancer, Showman…..Giovanni Pernice - THIS IS ME

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Peter Pan 2 – 18 Apr 2022 Tickets starting from: £15.00 Based on JM Barrie’s timeless classic about the Boy Who Never Grew Up, audiences are invited to join Peter, Wendy and the rest of the crew on their adventures through Neverland. But watch out, as Captain Hook is lurking in the wings and is out for revenge!

Peter Pan will join Regal Entertainments’ long line of critically acclaimed smash hit seasonal productions, which are always awash with glitz, glamour, songs, dance, family filled fun, silly antics and slapstick comedy; the magical ingredients which have made them the must see shows of the year. With an all-star cast in the bag and tickets starting at just £15, Theatre Royal is taking panto to never before seen dizzying heights with Peter Pan; a egg-stra special Easter treat for the whole family.

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PERFORMANCES APRIL 2022

Sat 2 Sun 3 Mon 4 Tue 5 Wed 6 Thu 7 Fri 8 Sat 9 Sun 10 Mon 11 Tue 12 Wed 13 Thur 14 Fri 15 Sat 16 Sun 17 Mon 18

12pm 12pm 1pm 1pm 1pm 1pm 1pm 12pm 12pm 1pm 1pm 1pm 1pm 1pm 12pm 12pm 12pm

5pm 5pm

5pm 5pm

5pm 5pm

Prices REGAL – GOLDEN SEATS (Rows A-J) Adults £18.00 Children £17.00 Concession £17.50

REGAL – STANDARD SEATS Adult £16.00 Children £14.00 Concession £15.00 Family (2ad & 2ch) £58.00

CROWN – GOLDEN SEATS (Rows A-J) Adult £16.00 Children £14.00 Concession £15.00

CROWN – STANDARD SEATS Adult £14.00 Children £12.00 Concession £13.00 Family (2ad & 2ch) £50.00

GROUPS OF 20 +

Regal £15.00 (not including Golden Seats) Crown £13.00 (not including Golden Seats)

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Dear Zoo 21 - 22 Mar 2022 10:30am, 1:30pm & 4:00pm Child: £13.50 Adult: £15.50 Ben and Sally are searching for the perfect pet, but instead the zoo send a far too big elephant, a far too grumpy camel, and a far too jumpy frog.Whatever will they send next!

Rod Campbell’s much-loved lift the flap book has been a firm favourite with children and parents for nearly forty years.Lovingly adapted for the stage, his distinctive illustrations leap from the page in this colourful show packed full of puppetry, songs and, of course, all the animals from the zoo.

With lots of laughs and audience interaction, Dear Zoo is the perfect introduction to theatre for young children.

Join us and find out whether the zoo will send the perfect pet…in the end! #DearZooLive

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A VISION OF ELVIS

Soul Sisters 2022

Doris Day Story

19 Apr 2022 7.30pm Golden Seats: £31.00 Standard Seats: £29.00

20 Apr 2022 7.30pm

25 Mar 2022 7.30pm Tickets: £24.50

The smash hit show A Vision Of Elvis starring Rob Kingsley, winner of the National Tribute Music Awards “Official Elvis Show" and "No.1 Male Tribute" is internationally renowned as the best Elvis Presley tribute touring the World today.

Long time Elvis friend, photographer and tour manager, Ed Bonja, was profoundly affected by Rob's performance, remarking "He sings like Elvis, but most importantly, he seems to capture the very soul of Elvis – his charisma, his gestures – he even walks like Elvis"!

With a string of SOLD OUT UK dates A Vision of Elvis IS the ONLY Elvis show to see.

Soul Sisters is the exhilarating new soul musical that will take you on a journey of success, survival and sisterhood, set to the toe-tapping music of a Soul Weekender.

Have you ever felt like you want to turn back the clock and party with your best friends? Our three stars of the stage and screen are about to do just that. Set in a holiday camp chalet at a Soul Weekender, we follow a 80s smash-hit making band, The Fabulettes, as they seek to reclaim that elusive closeness they once shared as starryeyed teens.

Soul Sisters is the funky, feel-good original musical from writer David Kent and the producers of hit comedies Hormonal Housewives and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.

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This beautiful production from the producer and director of the award-winning Eva Cassidy Story is an expose of the life Doris Day. Though her on screen persona was full of romance and secret love, the real story was much more dramatic, with video projection a swinging jazz band and impeccable vocals the Doris Day Story is a compelling musical journey through her life incorporating some of greatest songs: Love Me or Leave Me, Perhaps Perhaps, Pillow Talk, Black Hills of Dakota and Move Over darling to name a few.

This production charts her life as a Jazz-singer to an idol of the silver screen and beyond - a show not to be missed! So come on and take a Sentimental Journey down memory lane - IT’S MAGIC !!

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UK Pink Floyd Experience 21 Apr 2022 7.30pm Tickets: £25.50

Celebrating over 50 Years of one of rock music’s most influential bands, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreate the sights and sounds of the legendary band in concert.

This highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live, featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and of course, over two hours of incredible music!

Come and share the passion for Pink Floyd’s music as we perform iconic songs from seminal albums such as “Dark Side of The Moon”, “Animals”, “Wish you Were Here”, “The Wall” and many, many more!

A true celebration of all things Floyd. ukpinkfloydexperience.com facebook.com/ukpfe Twitter: @UKPFE

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THE KING OF POP starring NAVI 2022

Sleeping With Beauty – Adult Panto 2022

23 Apr 2022 7.30pm

6 May 2022 7.30pm

Tickets: £23.00

Tickets: £23.50

This incredible production stars the world’s leading MJ tribute artist Navi who is joined by Jackson’s original lead guitarist - Jennifer Batten.

Starring Hollyoaks & Waterloo Road’s Ben-Ryan Davies as the Prince! No stranger to the Theatre Royal is the #cracking Liam Mellor as Jangles who is back for more hilarious antics but as you’ve never seen him before. Completing the line-up is the Top Uk Dame, the fabulous and filthy Jimmy Burton-Iles as Queen Lusious Le-Coq.

Jennifer was Michael’s "right-hand woman" on three sell-out world tours. She was initially hand-picked to play on the Bad Tour but Michael was so impressed that she joined him on the road for the next 10 years.

Navi is regarded as the world’s No.1 MJ tribute artist and was hand-picked by Michael himself as his official body double.

Don’t miss this special concert featuring all the greatest hits performed by Navi and a live band led by the legendary Jennifer Batten. An absolute must see for MJ fans worldwide.

This is for all you big boys & girls, so leave the kids at home and get your tickets for this fun & filthy show for one night only.

Will Jangles get to Sleep with Beauty? Will Carabosse manage to give the Princess a prick? And will Queen Lusious Le-Coq keep the Prince all for herself?

Suitable for 16 plus years

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Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story 12 May 2022 7.30pm Tickets: £24.50

Over 50 years since the release of Rod’s first album, Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story is back, direct from the west end, in theatres with a brand new show, bringing to the stage a fantastic live concert celebration of one of rock music’s most successful artistes of all time.

Capturing the excitement, energy and charisma that have made Rod a true rock icon, including those infamous moves and all the hits like Handbags & Gladrags, Maggie May, Baby Jane, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Sailing, Tonight’s The Night, The First Cut Is The Deepest, and You’re In My Heart.

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Jason Manford: Like Me 2022

Dinosaur World Live

14 May 2022 7.30pm

17 – 19 May 2022 1.30pm & 4.30pm

Tickets: £31.00

He’s back!It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. ‘Like Me’ is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).

Jason said: “After the fun we had on my last tour ‘Muddle Class’, I’m excited to get back on the road with my new stand up show, ‘Like Me’. In these trying times it’s always important to be able to get away for a couple of hours and exercise the old chuckle muscle! So I’m coming to a venue near you in 2021/2022 so we can have a good laugh together. See you then.”

Tickets: £14

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family.

Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!

A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.

Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding Jurassic adventure, live on stage.

Book now before tickets become extinct!

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John Lennon Retrospective 2022 20 May 2022 7.30pm Tickets: £22:50

"Imagine you could take a Magical Mystery Tour back in time to revisit the sound of The Beatles. Well we can recommend the perfect night for you.

Visualise a young Lennon & you have Gaz Keenan.

Add a highly professional backing band & from the start you know this is a live music experience you won't forget.

The "Lennon Retrospective" two hour show brought to you by "John Lennon Tribute UK", promises to take you on a journey through John Lennon’s popular back catalogue, serving up classic solos and Lennon penned early Beatles classics.

Fronted by Gaz Keenan, the band of professional musicians have played theatres countywide with the show, designed to offer an authentic Lennon experience."

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Russell Brand 33 24 May 2022 6.00pm Tickets: £33.33

“Russell Brand performing stand up on the strangeness of the last 18 months: what have we learned and not learned?

And how do you ‘get back to normal’ if you’ve never been normal?”

Age Guidelines: 16+

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Psychic Sally 10 Years and Counting

We Love Little Mix

26 May 2022 7.30pm

Tickets: £18.50

4 Jun 2022 7.30pm

The Ultimate Little Mix Party!

Seats: £26:50 Concession: £23.50

Tickets: £25.00

Sally Morgan, the nation’s favourite Psychic and forerunner in the Psychic world is back on tour with her all new show.

“My Ability” Sally explains “ Allows me to harness the energy around individuals in the audience and pass on messages from their loved ones who have passed with incredible accuracy. I call every message validated a wonder moment. So take your seats relax, be open minded and ready to come forward if you think the message is for you.”

With her love, laughter and warmth, this show is a unique evening not to be missed.

Book your tickets now to see this phenomenal psychic in action.

3 Jun 2022 6.00pm

If you love Little Mix, you are going to just L.O.V.E this show!

Featuring four fantastic singers and dancers who really capture the look, the sound, and all the dance moves of one of the UK’s best loved Girl-Bands.

Little Mix came to fame after winning X Factor back in 2011 and have gone on to release five albums and many hit singles, including four number-ones.

We Love Little Mix features all-live vocals, breath-taking costumes and an impressive light and video show. This non-stop, high-energy show is packed with all your favourite Little Mix songs including DNA, Wings, Salute, Black Magic, Love Me Like You, Secret Love Song, Shout to my Ex, No More Sad songs, and many more.

An Evening With John Fisher as Gary Barlow

Join Jon Fisher for a night of sensational music, as this fantastic live show will take you on a musical journey celebrating a career spanning over 20 years.

Jon will be accompanied with a full live band, that’ll re-create the authentic sound of Gary Barlow - with the look, and sound - it’s perfect for any Gary Barlow or Take That fan.

Jon tours his Gary Barlow tribute show around the world relentlessly, with songs from the show include ‘Back For Good’, ‘Rule The World’, ‘Forever Love’, ‘Patience’, ‘Relight My Fire’ and ‘Let Me Go’.

This is going to be an amazing night of entertainment.

It’s a perfect night out for you and your friends.

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Peppa Pig 22 & 23 Jun 2022 10.00am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm Tickets from: £16 Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it’s going to be her best day ever!

Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more!

Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans! www.peppapiglive.com

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REGAL ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENT

Housewives on Holiday

Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny

7 Jul 2022 7.30pm

8th Jul 2022

Adult: £27.00 Concession: £25.00

7.00pm & 10.00pm

On Sale 28 January 2022!

Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny

From the writers & producers of Hormonal Housewives & Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, it’s time to get away from it all and join the Housewives on Holiday!

The most spellbinding panto of them alll STAR CAST TO BE ANNOUNCED

COMING OCTOBER HALF TERM 2022 Regal Entertainments present the most spellbinding panto of them all – Sleeping Beauty.

With an all star cast to be announced, make your kids’ half term wishes come true with a trip to watch this wonderful tale.

Sleeping Beauty telly the enchanting story of Princess Aurora who is cursed by the evil fairy Carabose. Aurora pricks her finger on a spinning wheel and is destined to slumber forever unless a handsome prince arrives to break the spell!

What’s better than letting your hair down with the girls?

Letting your hair down with the girls on HOLIDAY! Holidays, like women, come in all shapes & sizes. From wild partying to wild swimming.

From Club 18-30 to Club 80-130. Join the ladies as they romp through a tapas selection of Holiday Heaven, Holiday Hell but most of all Holiday Hilarity!

Cabin Crew, prepare for takeoff because the Housewives are on Holiday.

All Tickets: £30.50

Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo.

Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket. jimmycarr.com @jimmycarr IG: jimmycarr

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REGAL ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENT

Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em 2 – 6 Aug 2022 2.30pm & 7.30 Shows Tickets: £31.00

Hilarious mishaps and DIY disasters are bringing the house down, quite literally, as Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em returns with Joe Pasquale lovable accident-prone Frank Spencer.

Susie Blake stars as his disapproving Mother-in-Law and Sarah Earnshaw as his long-suffering wife Betty.

Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em is the ultimate feel-good night out, washed down with lashings of nostalgia and Mother’s prune wine.

Quite Frank-ly, it’s a hit!

Producers 2022 22 – 24 Sep 2022 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets: £18.50

Adapted from the cult comedy film by Mel Brooks, Pilkington Musical Theatre Company proudly presents their next blockbuster musical, The Producers, following the success of Oliver! and 9 to 5.

This award-winning musical is fit to burst with unruly characters and show-stopping songs such as Springtime for Hitler and I Wanna be a Producer and is coming to St Helens Theatre Royal from 22nd to 24th Sept. 2022.

A MEL BROOKS Musical.

Book by MEL BROOKS and THOMAS MEEHAN. Music and Lyrics by MEL BROOKS. Original direction and choreography by SUSAN STROMAN. By special arrangement with STUDIOCANAL.

STAR CAST TO BE ANNOUNCED

COMING CHRISTMAS 2022 With one wave of a magic wand, the audience will be whisked off to a glamorous ball this Christmas as Regal Entertainments present their spellbinding tale of Cinderella.

Cinderella tells the story of a beautiful girl who is reduced to a life of servitude by her two ugly step-sisters, but that is all set to change when an invitation to a grand ball at the palace arrives. With a bit of magic and some help from her friend Buttons, Cinderella is transformed in to the belle of the ball. But what will happen at the stroke of midnight?

With real Shetland ponies, enchanted pumpkins and a sparkling fairy-tale carriage and filled with festive fun to entertain the whole family, Cinderella promises to be the most lavish panto in all the land.

Tickets from £16

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OTHER SHOWS TO LOOK OUT FOR ED BYRNE 25 JAN 2022

HERE COMES THE GIRLS 202 27 JAN 2022

THE GRAND OLD LADY OF EVERTON 16 MAY 2022

YOU WIN AGAIN 17 MAY 2022

EXCITING SCIENCE 6 FEB 2022

CALLING PLANET EARTH 25 FEB 2022

PSYCHOLOGY OF SERIAL KILLERS 2 JUN 2022

GO YOUR OWN WAY FLEETWOOD MAC 24 JUN 2022

LUTHER 2022 11 MAR 2022

AMERICAN WRESTLING 26 MAR 2022

JURASSIC LIVE 30 & 31 AUG 2022

DOM JOLY 15 SEP 2022

MEATLOAF - HITS OUT OF HELL 30 APR 2022

ROY CHUBBY BROWN 13 MAY 2022

LIVE WIRE - THE ACDC SHOW 2 SEP 2022

RAY QUINN - KING OF SWING 16 SEP 2022

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EVENTS DIARY 2022 FRI 21 JAN

7.00PM

THE GRAND OLD LADY

SUN 23 JAN

7.30PM

CELINE DION – THE VEGAS YEARS

TUE 25 JAN

8.00PM

ED BYRNE – IF I’M HONEST 2022

THU 27 JAN

7.30PM

HERE COME THE GIRLS

FRI 28 JAN

7.30PM

LIONEL – THE MUSIC OF LIONEL RITCHIE

SAT 5 FEB

7.30PM

SUPREME QUEEN

SUN 6 FEB

2.30PM

EXCITING SCIENCE 2022

SAT 11 – SUN 20 FEB

VARIOUS TIMES

THE WIZARD OF OZ

MON 21 FEB

7.30PM

BUDDY HOLLY LIVES – THE MUSIC NEVER DIED

TUE 22 FEB

7.30PM

JIM DAVIDSON

FRID 25 FEB

7.30PM

CALLING PLANET EARTH 2022

TUE – THU 1 – 3 MAR

VARIOUS TIMES

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA

FRI 4 MAR

7.30PM

DIRE STREETS 2022

SAT 5 MAR

7.30PM

THE LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS

WED 9 MAR

7.30PM

THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE

THU 10 MAR

7.30PM

BILLY JOEL – PIANO MAN

FRI 11 MAR

7.30PM

LUTHER – 2022

MON 14 MAR

VARIOUS TIMES

IRISH ANNIE’S

MON 21 & TUE 22 MAR

7.30PM

DEAR ZOO

THU 24 MAR

7.30PM

GIOVANNI PERNICE – THIS IS ME

FRI 25 MAR

7.30PM

A VISION OF ELVIS

SAT 26 MAR

7.30PM

AMERICAN WRESTLING

SAT 2 APR – MON 18 APR

VARIOUS TIMES

PETER PAN

TUE 19 APR

7.30PM

SOUL SISTERS – THE MUSICAL

WED 20 APR

7.30PM

THE DORIS DAY STORY

THU 21 APR

7.30PM

UK PINK FLOYD

SAT 23 APR

7.30PM

THE KING OF POP STARRING NAVI

SAT 30 APR

7.30PM

THE MEAT LOAF SONGBOOK

WED 6 MAY

7.30PM

SLEEPING WITH BEAUTY – ADULT PANTOMIME

TUE 12 MAY

7.30PM

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK

WED 13 MAY

7.30PM

ROY CHUBBY BROWN

THU 14 MAY

7.30PM

JASON MANFORD

FRI 20 MAY

7.30PM

JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE UK

TUE 24 MAY

6.00PM

RUSSELL BRAND

THU 26 MAY

7.30PM

PSYCHIC SALLY

FRI 3 JUN

6.00PM

WE LOVE LITTLE MIX

SAT 4 JUN

7.30PM

AN EVENING WITH JOHN FISHER AS GARY BARLOW

FRI 17 JUN

7.30PM

YOU WIN AGAIN THE MUSIC OF THE BEE GEES

WED 22 & THU 23 JUN

VARIOUS TIMES

PEPPA PIG

FRI 24 JUN

7.30PM

GO YOU OWN WAY – THE FLEETWOOD MAC LEGACY

THU 30 JUN

7.00PM

WE WILL ROCK YOU

THU 7 JUL

7.30PM

HOUSEWIVES ON HOLIDAY

FRI 8 JUL

7.00PM / 10.00PM

JIMMY CARR – TERRIBLY FUNNY

SAT 30 JUL

7.30PM

MILLION DOLLAR MEN

TUE – SAT 2 – 6 AUG

VARIOUS TIMES

SOME MOTHERS DO ‘AVE ‘EM

TUE 30 & THU 31 AUG

VARIOUS TIMES

JURASSIC LIVE

FRI 2 SEP

8.00PM

LIVE WIRE – THE AC/DC SHOW

FRI 16 SEP

7.30PM

RAY QUINN – KING OF SWING

THU 22 – SAT 24 SEP

2.30PM / 7.30PM

PILKINGTON MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY THE PRODUCERS

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