St Helens Theatre Royal Brochure Autumn 2019 - Spring 2020

AUTUMN 2019 – SPRING 2020

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BOOKING INFORMATION 24 Hour online service sthelenstheatreroyal.com Telephone 01744 756 000 Lines Open: Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm (Performance days open until 15 mins after the show starts) Sunday – Telephone lines open 2 hours before each show and closes 15 mins after the show starts

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Dear Theatregoer A very big welcome to the brand-new autumn season here at St Helens Theatre Royal!

Expect the very best in first class entertainment as our wide-ranging programme takes you through the autumn and winter months.

We have an electrifying selection of live music acts including The Drifters and Showaddywaddy, as well as some of the finest tribute acts paying tribute to some of the world’s greatest artists including Queen, Elvis, ABBA, Pink Floyd, The Eagles, Madonna and Whitney Houston to name but a few.

Strictly favourites Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are back for more Ballroom fun as well as ex-Strictly alum Kristina Rihanoff who returns with her sensational Dance To The Music tour, and Vienna Festival Ballet present the magical Snow White – a trio of highlights for fans of sensational dance productions.

We are delighted to welcome back Bill Kenwright’s brilliant production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webbers smash-hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat starring Union J’s Jaymi Hensley.

There of course will be an abundance of family fun this season, with wait for it…FOUR fabulous panto productions from Regal Entertainments – the spellbinding Sleeping Beauty will awaken your October half-term; all your wishes will be granted in Aladdin this Christmas, starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Robin Windsor as Aladdin; head back over the rainbow in February with The Wizard of Oz; and the circus comes to town in Goldilocks and the Three Bears at Easter.

We hope you will find lots that will keep you coming back to our wonderful venue over the coming months, and on behalf of the whole team I would like to thank you for your continued support.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the theatre very soon.

Best Wishes Chantelle Nolan Theatre Manager

Theatre Royal Trust The Theatre Royal is owned by the Theatre Royal (St Helens) Trust who retain responsibility for its external maintenance and is tenanted and operated on behalf of the Trust by Regal Entertainments Ltd who are responsible for the management of the theatre and for all its productions.

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How to find fi nd 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.

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

Theatre information & Gift Vouchers 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, or why not book The Slipper Bar for you, your friends and family to enjoy pre-show and interval hospitality. (25 people max) 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 ÂŁ1 per seat transaction fee.

On-line bookings are subject to an additional 50p per seat on-line processing fee. An optional ÂŁ1 per ticket restoration levy is requested at the time of booking.

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An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson

Patsy Cline and Friends

Thu 19 Sep 7:30pm

Adult £19.50 Concession £18.50

Stalls Row A-J: £33/ Stalls Row K-Q & Dress Circle: Adult £28, Concession £26/ Circle: Adult £26, Concession £24 An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson celebrates the life and career of a man who has interviewed over 2000 of the most important cultural figures of the 20th and 21st centuries.

In conversation with his son Mike and showing highlights from the Parkinson archive, An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson is a unique opportunity to get an intimate, entertaining and informative look at his remarkable journey from a pit village in Yorkshire to the top of those famous stairs whilst reliving the best moments from a show that for many defined their Saturday night.

Fri 20 Sep 7:30pm

The Velvet Country voice of Patsy Cline caught the imagination of Sue Lowry, who has been a lifelong fan of Patsy Cline and Country Music.

Patsy Cline was a recordbreaking artist spending 251 weeks in the Country Music Album Charts in the U.S.A. Sue Lowry’s powerful rendition of Crazy, I Fall to Pieces & Sweet Dreams, will take you back to those Honky Tonk days of pure Country Music Marc Robinson will pay tribute to the Granddaddy of Country Music Hank Williams with songs that include Howlin’ at the Moon, I Saw the Light, and Rootie Tootie.

Lee Davidge performs a sensitive tribute to Jim Reeves with his authentic costume and iconic mesmerizing voice.

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Let’s Hang On

The Music of Franki Valli and The Four Seasons Sat 21 Sep 7:30pm Adult £25 Concession £24 Discover how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks invented their own sound and sold over 175 million records before they turned 30.

This critically acclaimed Theatre production takes you on a musical journey through the prolific career of ‘Rock n Roll Hall Of Famers’ and still one of the most successful bands in pop history Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Performing in-full all your favourite hits: Grease, Stay (Dirty Dancing), December 1963 (Oh What a Night!), Sherry, Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Working My Way Back To You, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and many more, finally taking the roof off with a spectacular finale Let’s Hang On!

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Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story Wed 25 Sep 7:30pm All Seats: £24.50 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.

This authentic production, now in its fourth year, includes a stunning stage set, a spectacular light show, an impeccable live band and stage-wide projections.

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The Best of Queen

A Vision of Elvis

Fri 27 Sep 7:30pm

All Seats: £24

All Seats: £25.50 The Bohemians have been paying homage to the world’s most theatrical and dramatic rock band, Queen since 1996, and in that time have had a huge impact on audiences across the world.

With front man and pianist, Rob Comber as an uncannily realistic ‘Freddie’ with just the right look and stage persona.

He is joined by an enormously talented band including Christopher Gregory who brings all the electric guitar virtuosity required to play a very convincing Brian May. The Best of Queen show features a selection of the most loved and iconic classics from across Queen’s entire back catalogue.

Sat 28 Sep 7:30pm

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 concert, touring the world today.

All costumes, instruments and stage set authentically recreated to give the feel and energy of a live Elvis concert, which promises to be the ultimate experience for any Elvis fan.

Rob brings you a brand-new high-octane show featuring Elvis’s greatest hits including: Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Love Me Tender, Jailhouse Rock, It’s Now or Never, Are You Lonesome Tonight, In The Ghetto, Suspicious Minds, American Trilogy and many more A Vision of Elvis – is the ONLY Elvis show to see.

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Right Place!

Wrong Time!

Wed 2 Oct 7:30pm All Seats: £23 This play has had audiences in hysterics from the very beginning to the very surprising end. With a stellar cast including Tommy Cannon (Cannon and Ball), Crissy Rock (Benidorm and I’m A Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here), Billy Pearce, Leah Bell, Paul Dunn and James de Lauch Hay One member of the audience said: “If that’s what it’s like when you get to the Pearly Gates – I can’t wait to go!”

Right Place! Wrong Time! is an up-lifting tale guaranteed to make you feel that life’s party never ends: it simply moves to another location.

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The Elo Experience

– Greatest Hits and More Tour Fri 4 Oct 7:30pm All Seats: £25 The ELO Experience are the world's foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience, why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds and takes you on a magical musical journey through time.

The ELO Experience have been bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light orchestra to the live stage for over 12 years.

Featuring all the greatest hits including: 10538 Overture, Evil Woman, Living Thing, Diary of Horace Wimp, Don't Bring Me Down, Mr Blue Sky and many more.

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Vienna Festival Ballet present Snow White

We Love Little Mix

Sun 6 Oct 5pm

All Seats: £16

Adult £21.50/ Concession £19.50/ Child (up to 14yr) £15.50 Join Vienna Festival Ballet on a magical journey with their unmissable production of Snow White. World premiere choreography propels this timeless fairytale and answers the question; who is the fairest one of all?

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

Hip-hopping dwarves help Snow White find her Prince Charming.

This spellbinding ballet promises to entertain and dazzle the whole family.

“The entire show was captivating from start to finish” Welwyn Hatfield Times

Fri 1 Nov 6pm

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.

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.

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The Illegal Eagles Wed 30 Oct 7:30pm All Seats: £27 Following continued public demand the world’s official no.1 tribute to the legendary rock band return in 2019 for more stunning vocals, tight harmonies and awesome guitar riffs!

Described as 'flawless' by The Express, The Illegal Eagles are internationally renowned for their outstanding ability to recreate the Eagles’ distinctive sound with both flare and incredible authenticity.

Featuring all of the Eagles’ classic hits including Hotel California, Take it to the Limit, Life in the Fast Lane, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado and many more!

“The Eagles’ famous harmonies were sublimely replicated” The Independent

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REGAL ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS

Starring SHAMELESS’S

THE HILARIOUS

THE DASHING

THE WONDERFUL

AS THE KING

AS CHESTER THE JESTER

THE PRINCE

AS CARABOSSE

WARREN LEWIS JAMES SAMANTHA DONNELLY DEVINE LACEY PALIN

ST HELENS’ RESIDENT DAME

THE BEAUTIFUL

THE MAGICAL

SIMON MIA ABIGAIL FOSTER MOLLOY MIDDLETON AS DAME QUEENIE

AS PRINCESS AURORA

TICKETS FROM £13

AS FAIRY SPARKLE

Sleeping Beauty Sat 19 – Tue 29 Oct Tickets from £13 The most spellbinding panto of them all comes to St Helens Theatre Royal this October.

Regal Entertainments promises a dreamy half-term with the magical story of Sleeping Beauty.

Featuring lots of St Helens favourites in our wonderful cast: last seen wandering down the yellow brick road at Easter, Mia Molloy returns as Sleeping Beauty! The hilarious Lewis Devine is back on our stage as Chester the Jester, Shameless’ Warren Donnelly plays the King alongside our resident dame Si Foster as the Queen.

Completing the cast, Samantha Palin will have you booing as the evil Carabosse, Abigail Middleton brings lots of magic as Fairy Sparkle, and St Helens newcomer, James Lacey will try to wake our sleeping beauty with true loves kiss as the Prince.

Sleeping Beauty tells the tale of the evil fairy Carabosse who curses Princess Aurora on her 16th birthday, tricking her into an eternal slumber. Can our handsome prince save the day? Join us this October to find out!

It’s what fairytale dreams are made of.

Get your tickets now – if you snooze, you lose!

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PERFORMANCE TIMES

TICKET PRICES

Sat 19 Oct

12pm Regal

5pm Crown

Sun 20 Oct

12pm Regal

5pm Crown

Mon 21 Oct

No Shows

Tue 22 Oct

No Shows

Wed 23 Oct

No Shows

Thu 24 Oct

No Shows

Fri 25 Oct

1pm Crown

5pm Crown

Sat 26 Oct

12pm Regal

5pm Crown

Sun 27 Oct

12pm Regal

5pm Crown

Mon 28 Oct

1pm Regal

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Tue 29 Oct

1pm Regal

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REGAL SHOWS GOLDEN TICKETS Adult: £19 Concession £18 Child £17 STANDARD TICKETS Adult £17 Concession £16 Child £15 Family £60

CROWN SHOWS GOLDEN TICKETS Adult £17 Concession £16 Child £15 STANDARD TICKETS Adult £15 Concession £14 Child £13 Family £54

GROUPS 20+

(Not including Golden Seats) £11 per seat

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HELLO AGAIN - The Story of NEIL DIAMOND Thu 31 Oct 7:30pm All Seats: £24 Evocative imagery, video and narration enhance the magic, as the show takes you on a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50 year career.

From The Bang Years to the present day you’ll soon be singing along to all the hits including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Hello Again, Love on the Rocks, America and many more.

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Animal Families and Me with Gordon Buchanan

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The Drifters Mon 4 Nov 7:30pm All Seats: £28

Sat 2 Nov 7:30pm Adult £21/ Concession £20 Join Gordon Buchanan, the highly acclaimed television wildlife cameraman and presenter of the popular BBC Animal Family and Me series for a unique opportunity to hear personal recollections of his globetrotting travels as Gordon delves into his world of weird, wild and wonderful wildlife - all illustrated with his own film footage and photography.

Age Recommendation: Suitable for all ages

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades.

The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll of fame, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.

Don’t miss their brand-new tour performing all the classic hits such as Saturday Night at the Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Up On The Roof, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin In The Back Row, Save The Last Dance For Me, Down On The Beach, Hello Happiness and many, many more!

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Roy Chubby Brown

In To The Groove

Thu 7 Nov 7:30pm

Adult £26/ Concession £24

All Seats: £25 Roy Chubby Brown returns with his meatiest show yet!

He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s turning headlines into punch lines as his rip-roaring brand of banter continues to burst bellies across the country. Chubby doesn’t hold back from sharing his outlandish views on news, women and gender, sailing so close to the mark, even the most seasoned of fans will be left gob-smacked!

As politically incorrect as ever ‘The World’s Most Outrageous Comedian’ is far too rude for TV, so this live performance is the only place to catch the flamboyant comedian!

If easily offended, please stay away! Age Advisory 18+

Fri 8 Nov 7:30pm

Are you ready to strike a pose?

Join us to celebrate the incredible 35-year career of the best-selling female artist of all time. This dazzling and colourful production features all of Madonna’s greatest hits such as Holiday, Like a Prayer, Papa Don’t Preach, Material Girl, Vogue, Music, Hung Up and many, many more!

Recreating highlights from her breathtaking live tours, this show pays tribute to the classic songs, spectacular costumes and iconic dance routines that have earned Madonna the title Queen of Pop. It’s generating such a buzz around the country that Madonna fans everywhere are digging out their lacy gloves, conical bras and cowboy hats and preparing to get Into The Groove!

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Dancing Queen Sat 9 Nov 7:30pm Adult £25/ Concession £24 With full costumes and plenty of glitz, Dancing Queen The Concert celebrates over 2 hours of the greatest hits from the legendary global pop phenomenon ABBA! Featuring a dynamic cast of singers and dancers, stunning costumes and dazzling choreography, this high octane, musical extravaganza performs wall-to-wall mega ABBA hits, including Gimme Gimme Gimme! Mamma Mia! Waterloo, Fernando, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me and many more!

This is one show guaranteed to have everyone dancing, singing and swinging in the aisles….so dig out those flares, put on your dancing shoes and get ready for the biggest ABBA-fest ever!

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SUNDAY TIMES

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat TUE 19 – SAT 23 NOV Various Times Tickets: Band A from £38 Adult / £37 Concession Band B from £33 Adult / £32 Concession Groups: 10+ from £26 / 20+ from £24 Tue 19 Nov

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7:30pm

Wed 20 Nov

2:30pm

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7:30pm

Thu 21 Nov

2:30pm

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7:30pm

Fri 22 Nov

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5pm

8pm

Sat 23 Nov

2pm

5pm

8pm

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BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

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‘THE BEST OF TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S MUSICALS’ THE EVENING NEWS

FEATURING

UNION J’s JAYMI HENSLEY

JAYMI IS JOSEPH

‘JOSEPH IS BACK IN ALL ITS GLORY...

AN AMAZING DREAM SHOW’ DAILY MAIL

Union J’s Jaymi Hensley dons the Technicolor Dreamcoat for his first ever major musical role.

With additional new choreography from Gary Lloyd (Thriller Live, Heathers), Bill Kenwright’s ’Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical is brought to life in a colourful explosion of joy.

Having risen to fame on The X Factor, Union J went on to have a top ten album and a major UK tour and Jaymi later appeared on hit TV shows including Celebrity Masterchef.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Go, Go, Go Joseph, Any Dream Will Do and many more.

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REGAL ENTERTAINMENTS LTD PRESENTS

starring STRICTLY COME DANCING’s

ROBIN WINDSOR as ALADDIN

BLOOD BROTHERS

ST HELENS RESIDENT DAME

as Princess Jasmine

as Widow Twankey

OLIVIA SLOYAN

SI FOSTER

THE HILARIOUS

THE VILLAINOUS

THE MAGICAL

INTRODUCING

as Wishee Washee

as Abanazer

as Slave of the Ring

as Genie of the Lamp

SCOTT PHILIP JENNA KAI GALLAGHER MCGUINNESS O’HARA JOLLEY

AZING WITH AN AMRPET FLYING CA

FEATUR

NEW MINAGGANICALL AL

3D

INTERACTIV DIRECTED BY

CHANTELLE NOLAN

WRITTEN BY

SI FOSTER

CHOREOGRAPHED BY

NAZENE LANGFIELD

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MUSICAL SUPERVISOR

CALLUM CLARKE

Sat 7 Dec – Sun 12 Jan Various Times Tickets From £13 Hop on a magic carpet this Christmas and fly off to Old Peking for a genie-ous adventure when Regal Entertainments’ spectacular panto, Aladdin, comes to Theatre Royal stage this festive season.

Making all your Christmas wishes come true, Robin Windsor, of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, leads a star-studded cast as Aladdin.

The beautiful Olivia Sloyan returns as the Princess; Theatre Royal favourite Philip McGuinness is the villainous Abanazer; the hilarious Scott Gallagher plays Wishee Washee; and Jenna O’Hara will bring magic a-plenty as Slave of the Ring. Introducing Kai Jolley as Genie of the Lamp, and no Theatre Royal panto would be complete without St Helens’ resident Dame, Si Foster as Widow Twankey.

Join our hero as he battles the evil Abanazer and his dastardly plan to rule the world with the help of one very special lamp.

Can Aladdin save the day and win the heart of the fair Princess? Join us this Christmas and find out!

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PERFORMANCE TIMES: Sat 7 Dec

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2pm Regal ♥

7pm Crown ♦

Sun 8 Dec

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1pm Regal ♥

5pm Crown ♦

Mon 9 Dec

10:30am Lamp ■

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Tue 10 Dec

10:30am Lamp ■

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Wed 11 Dec

10:30am Lamp ■

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7pm Lamp ♣

Thu 12 Dec

10:30am Lamp ■

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7pm Magic

Fri 13 Dec

10:30am Lamp ■

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7pm Lamp ♣

Sat 14 Dec

10am Magic

2pm Regal ♥

7pm Crown ♦

Sun 15 Dec

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1pm Regal ♥

5pm Crown ♦

Mon 16 Dec

10:30am Lamp ■

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Tue 17 Dec

10:30am Lamp ■

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Wed 18 Dec

10:30am Lamp ■

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6pm Magic

Thu 19 Dec

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6pm Magic

Fri 20 Dec

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1pm Lamp ♣

6pm Lamp ♣

Sat 21 Dec

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2pm Regal ♥

7pm Regal ♦

Sun 22 Dec

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1pm Regal ♥

5pm Regal ♦

Mon 23 Dec

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1pm Regal ♥

5pm Regal ♦

Tue 24 Dec

10am Regal

1:30pm Regal

5:30pm Regal ♥

Wed 25 Dec

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Thu 26 Dec

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1pm Crown ♦

5pm Lamp ♣

Fri 27 Dec

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2pm Regal ♥

7pm Regal ♦

Sat 28 Dec

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2pm Regal ♥

7pm Regal ♦

Sun 29 Dec

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1pm Regal ♥

5pm Regal ♦

Mon 30 Dec

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1pm Regal ♥

5pm Regal ♦

Tue 31 Dec

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2pm Crown ♦

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Wed 1 Jan

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2pm Crown ♦

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Thu 2 Jan

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2pm Crown ♥

6pm Crown ♦

Fri 3 Jan

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2pm Regal ♥

6pm Crown ♦

Sat 4 Jan

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2pm Regal ♥

7pm Crown ♦

Sun 5 Jan

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1pm Regal ♥

5pm Magic

Mon 6 Jan

No Performances

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Tue 7 Jan

No Performances

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Wed 8 Jan

No Performances

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Thu 9 Jan

No Performances

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Fri 10 Jan

10:30am Lamp ■

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7pm Lamp ♣

Sat 11 Jan

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2pm Regal ♥

7pm Crown ♦

Sun 12 Jan

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1pm Regal ♥

5pm Crown ♦

TICKET PRICES REGAL TICKETS: Golden Tickets: Adult £22/ Concession £21/ Child £19 Standard Tickets: Adult £20/ Concession £18/ Child £17/ Family £72 CROWN TICKETS: Golden Tickets: Adult £19/ Concession £18/ Child £17 Standard Tickets: Adult £17/ Concession £16/ Child £15/ Family £64

LAMP TICKETS: All Seats £15 MAGIC TICKETS: All Seats £13 GROUPS (20+): ♥ £16 per seat / ♦ £14 per seat / ♣ £11 per seat (Group rates not available on Golden Seats) SCHOOLS: ■ £10 per seat (1 in 15 go FREE)

TICKETS FROM £13

Specialised Performances Sat 14 Dec – 10am Relaxed Performance

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UK Pink Floyd Experience

Dance To The Music

Fri 17 Jan 7:30pm

Tue 21 Jan 7:30pm

All Seats: £25

Adult £30 Concession £28/ VIP £45

Featuring eight top flight musicians and a world class crew, this concert-based production authentically recreates the atmosphere of a Pink Floyd live performance, including impressive video projection on a large circular screen and a stunning light show.

With over 50 years of hits by this legendary band, the highly acclaimed show also features over two hours of songs from both iconic albums Dark Side Of The Moon and Animals as well as Wish You Were Here, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Another Brick In The Wall and Comfortably Numb.

With outstanding musicianship, superb vocals and incredible production, this spellbinding show is a true celebration of all things Floyd and appeals to fans of all ages.

Dance To The Music is a sumptuously beautiful, glamorous dance show created, directed, choreographed and starring ex Strictly Come Dancing professional Kristina Rihanoff.

Kristina is excited to tour the show with even more fabulous costumes, stunning vocals and breath-taking choreography.

Hosted by heartthrob Jake Quickenden who first found fame with on the X Factor, I’m A Celebrity and Dancing On Ice and an exciting troupe of dancers featuring South African Dancing With The Stars professionals, Marcella Solimeo & Dylon Daniels, this promises to be an evening not to be missed.

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Showaddywaddy

Exciting Science

Fri 31 Jan 7:30pm

Sun 9 Feb 2:30pm

All Seats: £22

Tickets: Adult £13 Concession £11

‘The greatest rock & roll band in the world’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades!

Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the World extensively.

Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe.

‘Under The Moon of Love’, ‘Three Steps to Heaven’, ‘Hey Rock & Roll’, ‘When’, ‘Blue Moon’, ‘Pretty Little Angel Eyes’ and many, many more.

So come and join the ‘Dancin’ Party’… ‘You’ve Got What It Takes’!

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WARNING…WARNING...

EXTREME FUN ALERT! This brand-new, exciting and educational show will amaze and astound all ages from 4 years and upwards, as we put the “Exciting” back into Science.

So, stand clear and prepare for action, as this show is full of wiz, bang, pop and splurt!

Exciting Science – Prepare to be amazed!

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THE WIZARD OF OZ Sat 15 - Sun 23 Feb Various Times Go on a magical adventure over the rainbow at St Helens Theatre Royal as Regal Entertainments return with their enchanting panto production of The Wizard of Oz! Click your heels together and join Dorothy and Toto as they journey along the Yellow Brick Road with new friends Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion, to meet the Wizard so he can make their dreams come true.

Regal Entertainments’ reimagined panto version of this classic family tale includes a hilariously funny script, dazzling costumes and sets, plus a wealth of brilliant chart hits – old and new, for audiences to sing along to.

Get ready for a whole lot of family fun as this fantastic tale is reawakened.

Full cast announced soon.

Regal Band Tickets Golden Tickets Adult: £18/ Concession £17.50 Child £17 Standard Tickets Adult £16/ Concession £15 Child £14/ Family £58 Crown Band Tickets Golden Tickets Adult £16/ Concession £15 Child £14 Standard Tickets Adult £14/ Concession £13 Child £12/ Family £50 Theatre Special Tickets All Seats £13 Groups 20+ (Not including Golden Seats) Regal Band £12 per seat Crown Band £10 per seat Performance Times Sat 15 Feb

12pm Regal

4pm Regal

Sun 16 Feb

12pm Regal

4pm Regal

Mon 17 Feb

1pm Special

Tue 18 Feb

1pm Special

Wed 19 Feb

1pm Crown

Thu 20 Feb

1pm Crown

Fri 21 Feb

12pm Crown

4pm Crown

Sat 22 Feb

12pm Regal

4pm Regal

Sun 23 Feb

12pm Regal

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Whitney – Queen Of The Night

Strong Enough

Wed 26 Feb 7:30pm

Adult £26/ Concession £24

All Seats: £27 Direct from The West End, experience the ultimate Whitney Houston tribute show!

Whitney - Queen of the Night is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time.

This phenomenal production consistently delivers an outstanding concert that has been described as “a powerhouse performance that delivers on every level…”

Taking audiences on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of nostalgic hits that include: I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love, So Emotional Baby, Run to You, Saving All My Love, and many more...

Join us for an unmissable evening as we pay homage to the Queen of Pop with a sensational cast and a stunning live band.

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Sat 29 Feb 7:30pm

Join us for a breathtaking concert as we Turn back time and celebrate the Queen of pop and rock, Cher. A dazzling show which celebrates her career spanning across 6 decades with Europes Number 1 Cher tribute, full live band and her cast of dancers.

Experience the ultimate tribute to Cher as we travel through time recreating all her smash hits, the hair and amazing dazzling costumes in this celebration concert of her outstanding career.

Featuring songs If I Could Turn Back Time, Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves, I Found Someone, Just Like Jesse James, Walking in Memphis, Strong Enough, Believe and songs from Mamma Mia and her new album Dancing Queen

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Through the Decades with Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly Sun 1 Mar 7:30pm Tickets: Adult £19.50 / Concession £18.50 Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly both grew up in the same part of Texas, bringing a unique Texas influence to their music, and through their creative writing for both an individual sound was born.

Darren Page’s vocal abilities have brought him a welldeserved reputation, but his secret love in music is Roy Orbison, which sits very comfortably in his voice range.

Marc Robinson has played the part of Buddy Holly all over the world, including Buddy in Buddy The Musical.

They come together in this uplifting two-hour Rock ‘n’ Roll Show. Full of pure nostalgia.

Will Rock ‘n’ Roll ever die?

That’ll be the Day!

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Livewire The ACDC Show Fri 6 Mar 8pm Adult £20.50 Concession £17 Live/Wire is THE AC/DC Show.

The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band journeys through both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras. Complete with cannons and a wall of Marshalls' this two-hour spectacle of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll is critically acclaimed for its closeness in look and sound to the real thing.

Expect to hear Back in Black, Rosie, Highway to Hell and be Shook All Night Long until the cannons fire to bring the evening to a ceremonious crescendo. If by this time you are still standing, We Salute You!

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Northern Live – Do I Love You

Derek Ryan

Sat 7 Mar 7:30pm

All Seats: £26

All Seats: £23.50 The world’s greatest and most authentic touring Live Band Northern Soul show.

Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation.

Including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits.

Expect to hear: Dobie Gray Out On The Floor, R Dean Taylor - There’s A Ghost In My House, Frank Wilson - Do I love You? Indeed I Do, Gloria Jones - Tainted Love, Al Wilson - The Snake, Yvonne Baker You Didn’t Say A Word, Jimmy Radcliffe - Long After Tonight Is Over, Garnet Mimms – Looking For You, Dean Parrish - I’m On My Way and many, many more.

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Fri 13 Mar 7:30pm

Irish country sensation Derek Ryan’s road to stardom is set to continue with his biggest concert tour yet. Following on from the phenomenal success of his recent TEN tour, Derek Ryan returns with a brand-new concert show for 2020.

Derek and his fantastic band (now rated as Ireland’s leading country band) are back on the road to perform many of Derek’s classic hits from ‘Hold On To Your Hat’ ‘Down On Your Uppers’ and ‘God’s Plan’.

Continuing to propel to new heights, Derek Ryan has firmly cemented his position at the top table of Irish Country’s elite with his brand of original, self-penned material and country classics.

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Over 2 hours of classic hits in a 100% live show

Starring: The Fabulous Roy G. Hemmings, formerly of the original Drifters With songs by : The Temptations, The Four Tops, Martha & The Vandellas, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie Motown Hits: Dancing In The Streets, Stop In The Name Of Love, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Baby Love, Get Ready, My Girl, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), All Night Long and many more...

For more information visit royghemmings.com

Roy Hemmings – Hits of Motown Sat 14 Mar 7:30pm All Seats: £24 Roy Hemmings, former member of The Drifters, is making a return visit with this electrifying show.

It features some of the classic hits of Motown from its most iconic artists, including: The Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Martha and The Vandellas, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Ritchie and of course The Drifters.

Reach out for a night of fantastic songs from the legendary Detroit record label and its stable of stars.

Featuring Stop In The Name Of Love, Dancing In The Street, I Can't Help Myself, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, My Girl, Reach Out I'll Be There, and many, many more.

Ian Waite and Vincent Simone - Act Two Mon 23 Mar 7:30pm VIP (includes M+G) £61/ Premium £38/ Band A £34/ Band B £32 The Ballroom Boys double act Ian Waite and Vincent Simone return in 2020 with a brand-new show - Ian Waite and Vincent Simone...ACT TWO, after the roaring success of their 5-star rated 2019 tour!

The fabulous Strictly Come Dancing stars promise another wonderful evening of old-fashioned variety, dance, comedy and song!

With beautiful costumes, gorgeous lighting and world class routines, including the Viennese Waltz, the Foxtrot, the Rhumba… and of course… there has to be another incredible Argentine Tango routine by the master! The boys will be joined by their stunning dance partners and a world class singer.

PULSE RECORDS LTD in association with BILL ELMS presents

HELEN FORRESTER’S

BY THE WATERS OF LIVERPOOL ‘A big sweeping story with real emotion!’

The Stage

‘A wonderful play’ Lucy Meacock / Granada TV

‘Outstanding!’

Pete Price / Broadcaster

Adapted by ROB FENNAH

Directed by GARETH TUDOR PRICE Starring

MARK MORAGHAN

SIAN REEVES

PARRY GLASSPOOL

LUCY DIXON

ERIC POTTS

LYNN FRANCIS

DANNY CHLOE ROY O’BRIEN CARRUTHERS McDONALD

TUE 17 - SAT 21 MAR 2020 Adapted from Helen Forrester’s million-selling book

By The Waters Of Liverpool.

TICKETS

A stunning period drama set in the 1930s. After Helen’s father went bankrupt, the Forrester’s chose Liverpool as the place to re-build their shattered lives. They were in for a terrible shock. Taken out of school to look after her younger siblings, Helen is sick of being treated as an unpaid slave and so begins a bitter fight with her parents for the right to go to work and make her own way in life.

By 1939, Helen, now aged 20, has still never been kissed by a man. However, things start looking up for her when she meets a tall strong seaman and falls in love.

PERFORMANCES

£16.00 - £29.00

Tue: 7.30pm Wed: 2.30pm Wed: 7.30pm Thu: 7.30pm Fri: 7.30pm Sat: 2.30pm Sat: 7.30pm

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.

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Faith – The George Michael Legacy

American Wrestling

Fri 27 Mar 7:30pm

Adult £13 / Child £11 / Family £40

All Seats: £28 Faith - The George Michael Legacy returns with a brand-new production. A stunning celebration remembering one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. This energetic, vibrant musical journey brings to life 35 years of hits from George’s glittering career.

This brand-new feel good show will have you dancing in the aisles for the biggest party night of the year. Performing all the hits from Freedom! ‘90 to Club Tropicana, Outside to Careless Whisper, the beautiful I Knew You Were Waiting and the show stopping Somebody To Love all brought to life by our fantastic cast and sensational live band.

You Gotta Have Faith!

Sat 28 Mar 7:30pm

Are you ready to rumble?

Worldwide championship spectacular featuring Tag Team Challenge!

Book early for best ringside seats.

Plus, there will be opportunity to meet the stars of the show at the FREE MEET AND GREET.

REGAL ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS

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THIS ST HELENS EASTER PANTO

IS JUST RIGHT!

Wed 8 - Sun 19 Apr Various Times The circus comes to town this Easter in Regal Entertainments’ magical panto production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

It promises to be just right with its mix of unbelievable circus tricks, madcap comedy capers, and a smash-hit selection of chart hits to sing and dance along to.

Join Goldilocks this Easter, who, with the help of the Three Bears tries to save her Big Top from a rival circus owner!

Get ready for a whole lot of family fun - it promises to be panto GOLD! So…Roll up! Roll up! And get your tickets to this circus spectacular.

Full cast announced soon.

Performance Times: Wed 8 Apr

1pm Special

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Thu 9 Apr

1pm Special

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Fri 10 Apr

12pm Regal

4pm Regal

Sat 11 Apr

12pm Regal

4pm Regal

Sun 12 Apr

12pm Regal

4pm Regal

Mon 13 Apr

12pm Regal

4pm Regal

Tue 14 Apr

1pm Crown

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Wed 15 Apr

1pm Crown

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Thu 16 Apr

1pm Crown

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Fri 17 Apr

12pm Regal

4pm Crown

Sat 18 Apr

12pm Regal

4pm Regal

Sun 19 Apr

1pm Regal

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Ticket Prices Regal Band Tickets Golden Tickets Adult: £18/ Concession £17.50/ Child £17 Standard Tickets Adult £16/ Concession £15/ Child £14/ Family £58 Crown Band Tickets Golden Tickets Adult £16/ Concession £15/ Child £14 Standard Tickets Adult £14/ Concession £13/ Child £12/ Family £50 Theatre Special Tickets All Seats £13 Groups 20+ (Not including Golden Seats) Regal Band £12 per seat Crown Band £10 per seat

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Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever

Magic - A Kind of Queen

Wed 29 & Thu 30 Apr 10am, 1pm, 4:30pm

Fri 1 May 7:30pm All Seats: £23.50

Tickets From: £14 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!

From Seven Seas of Rhye to Made in Heaven Magic will take you on a musical journey through the History of Queen.

Magic give you a show covering many of these wonderful pieces of music in a Rock n Roll concert played as only they can. They will recreate the fantastic vocals and musicianship of Queen and tell a story of one of the greatest bands ever.

Now with a new line up including a dynamic new lead vocalist, Taylor Payne, join Magic with their new show starting in January 2019.

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The Fureys Legends of Irish Music and Song Sat 9 May 7:30pm All Seats: £23.50 Legends of Irish music and song, hear The Fureys play all their greatest hits, including: I Will Love You, Sweet 16, Red Rose Café, Steal Away, Green Fields of France, Clare to Here, Leaving Nancy, The Old Man, Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway and many more.

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The Upbeat Beatles Sat 13 Jun 7:30pm All Seats: £22.50 The Upbeat Beatles are second to none - powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship. The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business.

There isn’t a band to touch them - 8 bars of Twist and Shout and you will know why!

No other band can perform this song like the Upbeat Beatles!

The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation.

If you love the Beatles you’ll love this show, and if you don’t love the Beatles you’ll love this show!

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Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em Tue 2 Jun – Sat 6 Jun 7:30pm/ 2:30pm Thu & Sat Matinee Premium £35/37, Band 1 £31/33, Band 2 £27/29 Hilarious mishaps and DIY disasters are bringing the house down, quite literally, as Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em hits the road with Joe Pasquale (New Faces, I’m a Celebrity, Spamalot, The Producers) as the lovable accident-prone Frank Spencer.

Betty has exciting news for Frank, but he’s preoccupied by possible newfound fame as a magician. With guests arriving for dinner and crossed wires all round, priceless misunderstandings are on the menu.

Susie Blake (Coronation Street, The Victoria Wood Show, Blithe Spirit) stars as his disapproving Mother-in-Law and Sarah Earnshaw as his long-suffering wife Betty.

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W bl e O il a Ns ava K ce O pla O te d BLimi Creative Directors Chantelle Nolan , Simon Foster

RTDA Performance Workshops

and Ben Engelen

Royal T Drama Academy workshops are taught by professional actors with experience in TV, Film, and Theatre.

Classes take place on Saturday mornings

Acting for Stage.

Screen Acting.

Musical Theatre.

Performance.

Skills.

Improvisation.

and are suitable for a range of age groups from 7-18 years, they provide unparalleled

Movement.

training in all aspects of performing arts.

Voice Work.

All students are offered the opportunity to

Confidence.

work towards 2 annual performances to be staged at St Helens Theatre Royal.

For more information

Building.

email chantelle@sthelenstheatreroyal.co.uk or call 01744 756 333

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AN EVENING WITH SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON PATSY CLINE AND FRIENDS LET’S HANG ON SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK THE BEST OF QUEEN A VISION OF ELVIS

02 OCT RIGHT PLACE, WRONG TIME 04 OCT THE ELO EXPERIENCE 06 OCT VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET PRESENTS SNOW WHITE 10-12 OCT OLIVER 19-27 OCT SLEEPING BEAUTY 30 OCT THE ILLEGAL EAGLES 31 OCT HELLO AGAIN – THE STORY OF NEIL DIAMOND 01 NOV 02 NOV

04 NOV 07 NOV 08 NOV 09 NOV 19-23 NOV

WE LOVE LITTLE MIX ANIMAL FAMILIES AND ME WITH GORDON BUCHANAN THE DRIFTERS ROY CHUBBY BROWN INTO THE GROOVE DANCING QUEEN JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

07 DEC-12 JAN ALADDIN 17 JAN 21 JAN 31 JAN

UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE DANCE TO THE MUSIC SHOWADDYWADDY

09 FEB 15-23 FEB 26 FEB 29 FEB

EXCITING SCIENCE THE WIZARD OF OZ WHITNEY – QUEEN OF THE NIGHT STRONG ENOUGH - THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE CONCERT TO CHER

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THROUGH THE DECADES WITH ROY ORBISON AND BUDDY HOLLY LIVEWIRE THE ACDC SHOW NORTHERN LIVE - DO I LOVE YOU DEREK RYAN LIVE IN CONCERT HITS OF MOTOWN

BY THE WATERS OF LIVERPOOL IAN WAITE AND VINCENT SIMONE - ACT TWO FAITH - THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY AMERICAN WRESTLING

MAR MAR MAR MAR MAR - 21 MAR MAR MAR MAR

04-18 APR 26 APR

29 - 30 APR

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET PRESENT SLEEPING BEAUTY PEPPA PIG'S BEST DAY EVER

01 09 16 20 29

MAGIC - A KIND OF QUEEN THE FUREYS GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN PSYCHIC SALLY LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS

MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY

2- 6 JUN 13 JUN 23 JUN 29 JUN-1 JUL

SOME MOTHERS DO 'AVE 'EM THE UPBEAT BEATLES GIOVANNI PERNICE – THIS IS ME DRAGONS AND MYSTICAL BEASTS LIVE

10 OCT

JIMMY CARR: TERRIBLY FUNNY

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