St Helens Theatre Royal Autumn '18 - Spring '19 Brochure

AUTUMN 2018 / SPRING 2019

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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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Corporation Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1LQ (Same opening hours as above)

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Welcome A very big welcome to the brand-new season here at St Helens Theatre Royal, and what a season it is!

We have an incredible programme taking you through the autumn and winter months, so come in from the cold and join us!

As ever you can expect the very best in first class entertainment with a fantastic selection of hilarious comedy from some of the UK’s finest comedians including Dave Spikey and Roy Chubby Brown; Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice returns with his sensational Dance is Life tour a highlight for fans of sensational dance productions.

We have an electrifying selection of live music acts paying tribute to some of the world’s greatest artists including tributes to The Beatles, Billy Fury, Simon and Garfunkel, George Michael, Tina Turner and Elvis Presley to name but a few.

panto Beauty and the Beast is back this October half term, and we are taking audiences on a high-flying adventure to Neverland this Christmas with Peter Pan. Not to mention Bing Live this September and Vienna Festival Ballet present The Nutcracker in October – plenty to keep the whole family entertained.

On behalf of the whole team I would like to thank you for your continued support of our venue, and I look forward to welcoming you back to the theatre very soon.

Best Wishes Chantelle Nolan Theatre Manager

And of course, no St Helens Theatre Royal season would be complete without a huge dose of family fun. Our enchanting

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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Seating plan STALLS

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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.

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

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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

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

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Theatre information 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 £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.

The Billy Fury Years Thu 27 Sep 7.30pm All Seats: £21 Hailed as "the best Fury since Fury”, Michael King and his fantastic collection of musicians take you on a journey through the musical career of Britain's best loved rock ‘n’ roll legend.

An exciting two-hour show filled with Billy Fury's greatest hits and more delivered live in true Fury style. This is a night of pure breath-taking Billy Fury entertainment, plus the best Fury sound you will hear!

The whole show is further enhanced by fantastic audio and video effects plus various costume changes depicting the ever-changing image and face of the Fury phenomenon.

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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The Magic of The Beatles Sat 22 Sep 7.30pm | All Seats: £24 If you’re looking for an authentic, lively dose of Beatlemania then you need to look no further!

The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK’s leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world.

The stars of this lavish production not only look and sound like John, Paul, George and Ringo, they also generate the same incredible excitement and unique sense of humour too.

It’s been over 50 years since the seminal release of Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band – and this magical ‘musical’ mystery tour will transport you back to the golden era of pop with hit after hit!

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

‘EXHILARATING...

ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN’ SUNDAY TIMES

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

THEIR LIVES WERE WORLDS APART...

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Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning BLOOD BROTHERS. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail).

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

INCLUDES PREVIOUS CAST PHOTOS

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME ‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING...

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TUE 11 – SAT 15 SEPTEMBER Ticket Price

TICKET PRICES

PERFORMANCE

Band A

Band B

Tue 11 Sep, 7:30pm

£36

£31

Wed 12 Sep, 12pm

£36

£31

Wed 12 Sep, 7:30pm

£36

£31

Thu 13 Sep, 12pm

£36

£31

Thu 13 Sep, 7:30pm

£36

£31

Fri 14 Sep, 7:30pm

£41

£36

Sat 15 Sep, 2:30pm

£41

£36

Sat 15 Sep, 7:30pm

£41

£36

CONCESSIONS: £1 off (Tue-Thu only) GROUPS: Tue – Thu 10+ £26 (Band B) 20+ £24 (Band B) Fri 10 + £31 (Band B) 20+ £29 (Band B) SCHOOLS: £21 per ticket (only valid Wed and Thu Mat Band B)

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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The Stars of Irish Country

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Fri 28 Sep 7:30pm

Sun 30 Sep 7:30pm

All Seats: £22.50

Adult £26 Concession £24

Following a sell-out tour last year to nightly standing ovations, join four of Ireland’s favourite Country Music Stars all on one super show.

Direct from its success at London’s Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, a SOLD OUT worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!

Featuring the popular Frank Mc Caffrey, Louise Morrisey, Stephen Smyth and Curtis Magee who between them have scored countless accolades, notched up over 30 No 1 songs and have toured all over the world to packed houses.

Each of the four stars will showcase all their trademark hit songs in the company of the fantastic band Keltic Storm!

This show is sure to be a sell-out, so early booking is advisable.

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.

Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

"Fantastic” - Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2. "Authentic and exciting” - The Stage www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com

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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Totally Tina Wed 3 Oct 7.30pm Adult £21 Child £13 Tina Turner is a phenomenon, having won eight Grammys, and sold over 200 million albums and more concert tickets than any other artist in a career lasting four decades.

The award-winning TOTALLY TINA! recreates the spectacle and energy of her live shows with a six-piece live band, four stunning dancers and Justine’s incredible impersonation of the Queen of Rock and Soul.

Journey from the early days with Ike and songs like River Deep, Mountain High, through to Tina’s solo comeback in the 80s with Let’s Stay Together, to massive solo hits like Simply The Best and What’s Love Got To Do With It. With hand-made replica costumes and dance routines re-creating the look and feel of Tina at her best, this is one spectacular show.

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Faith: The George Michael Legacy Thu 4 Oct 7:30pm All Seats: £23.50 This incredible show, featuring the sensational Wayne Dilks, is a celebration of 35 years of hit records and the life's work of the legend, George Michael.

A stunning remembrance of the greatest singer–songwriters of all time. A musical journey from Wham! to George’s solo career. Performing those everlasting hits such as Club Tropicana, Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, I’m Your Man, Faith, Father Figure, Fast Love, Amazing and Outside.

Not forgetting the romantics, this tribute would not be complete without the timeless ballads such as, Careless Whisper, A Different Corner and Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me.

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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Beauty and the Beast Sat 20th - Sun 28th Oct Tickets from £12 Regal Entertainments are back this October half-term to present the most romantic fairy tale of them all, with their panto production Beauty and the Beast. This tale as old as time stars Channel 5 Milkshake’s Kiera-Nicole Brennan as beautiful Belle who falls in love with a prince, who has been cursed to look like a hideous beast.

This enchanting show is filled with hilarious comedy, wonderful songs and a story which proves that even the grumpiest of Beasts can change his ways. Make sure to book your tickets before the final rose petal falls – it is guaranteed to be a must-see!

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CHANNEL 5 MILKSHAKE’S

KIERA-NICOLE BRENNAN AS BELLE

ST HELENS’ RESIDENT DAME

THE HILARIOUS

AS POTTY POLLY

AS FRENCH FRANK

SI FOSTER

LEWIS DEVINE

THE BRILLIANT

PHILIP MCGUINNESS AS GASTON

BBC PITCH BATTLE’S

MADDIE HOPE COELHO AS FAIRY ROSE

PERFORMANCE TIMES Sat 20 Oct

1pm Glitter

5pm Glitter

Thu 25 Oct

1pm Glitter

Sun 21 Oct

1pm Glitter

5pm Glitter

Fri 26 Oct

1pm Glitter

5pm Sparkle

Mon 22 Oct

1pm Sparkle

Sat 27 Oct

1pm Glitter

5pm Glitter

Tue 23 Oct

1pm Sparkle

Sun 28 Oct

1pm Glitter

5pm Sparkle

Wed 24 Oct

1pm Sparkle

TICKET PRICES GLITTER BAND TICKETS Golden Tickets (1st 7 Rows) Adult: £18/ Concession £17 Child £16/ Family £67 Standard Tickets Adult £16/ Concession £15 Child £14/ Family £59

SPARKLE BAND TICKETS Golden Tickets (1st 7 Rows) Adult £16/ Concession £15 Child £14/ Family £59 Standard Tickets Adult £14/ Concession £13 Child £12/ Family £51

GROUPS 20+ (Not including Golden Seats) Glitter Band £12 per seat Sparkle Band £10 per seat

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The Drifters

The Nutcracker

Sat 6 Oct 7.30pm

Sun 7 Oct 5pm

Adult £25 Concession £23

Adult £21 Concession £19 Child £15

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with an exciting new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, listed among the greatest artists of all time

by Rolling Stone magazine, and have produced an incredible list of hits including Saturday Night At The Movies, Come on Over to My Place, Up On The Roof, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin’ In The Back Row and many, many more!

Be swept away on a magical adventure in one of the most famous classical ballets of all time – The Nutcracker.

Returning by popular demand, Vienna Festival Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker promises to delight audiences of all ages with its festive setting and light-hearted story.

Now, in their 65th anniversary year, The Drifters are back performing with a brand-new line up.

Set to Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll.

Their adventures see them combat the Mouse King and journey through the glistening Land of Snow to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Kingdom of Sweets.

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The Haunting at Greenacre Cottage

The Legends of American Country

Wed 31 Oct 7:30pm

Fri 2 Nov 7.30pm

Adult £18 Child £13

All Seats: £21

A young couple Mark and Stacey head off to a remote cottage in Wales for a well-deserved break with their young baby…

Direct from Ireland, Europe's No 1 Country music show The Legends of American Country returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country classics.

The tension builds as the couple unfold the terror within the cottage as something does not want them there! The couple start to realise that things aren’t what they seem and there is something sinister trying to ruin their romantic weekend.

Mark and Stacey are a REAL couple plunged into terrifying ordeal that everyone can relate to! In a true British comedy style performance, the couple bicker through their evening of ghostly encounters...which makes the tension and scenario even more real to the audience!

The 2018 tour will showcase highly-acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Tammy Wynette and Kenny Rogers and five new tributes to icons George Jones, Charley Pride, Patsy Cline, Glen Campbell and Don Williams and countless other well known hit songs in this must see extravaganza.

Suitable for ages 15+

The show features four fantastic singers who are all backed by the superb Country Storm band and coupled with an authentic stage set that will transport you all the way to Nashville and back.

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Circus of Horrors Psycho Asylum

Roy Chubby Brown

Sat 3 Nov 7:30pm

Thu 8 Nov 7:30pm

Band 1 £23 Band 1 Concessions £20 Premium £27 Premium Concessions £24

All Seats: £25

After taking to the road over 22 years ago and touring all over the world, the phenomenon returns with its latest new incarnation ‘The Psycho Asylum’.

The spectacular show features an amazing amalgamation of bizarre and fantastic circus acts, all woven into a sensational shock/horror story and the darkest of magic – taking the show to a whole new level.

A rock ‘n’ roll rollercoaster of a show with a mainly original soundscape and performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek. You’ll certainly die laughing.

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Roy Chubby Brown is back and he’s as naughty as ever. His choice of language and his politically incorrect jokes are all delivered with a cheeky grin and perfect comedy timing.

His trademark flying helmet and goggles, coupled with his coat of many patches, make him instantly recognisable as the man who put the ‘F’ in Alice, with his popular version of ‘that’ song.

Chubby Brown is a master of his craft and guarantees a regular supply of new jokes every time you see him. So if you’re not easily offended and want a good old-fashioned laugh, book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

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

Thank Abba For the Music Thu 15 Nov 7.30pm | Adults £24, Concessions £23 Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves! Thank ABBA For The Music is a two-hour theatre spectacular that captures all of the magic of one of pop history's most successful and entertaining live bands.

Featuring all of ABBA's greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take A Chance On Me, Gimme! Gimme!

Gimme! Knowing Me Knowing You, Fernando, Super Trouper and many more!

With stunning costumes, a seven-piece live band, interactive video projection, tongue-in-cheek Swedish humour, and ABBA’s spectacular trademark harmonies - this is the ultimate feel-good party show!

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Regal Entertainments by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD present

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Sat 8 Dec - Sun 13 Jan Let your imaginations fly away with you as Regal Entertainments whisk you off to the magical world of Neverland in 2018’s Christmas panto Peter Pan. Leaving audiences hooked, Coronation Street and Brookside’s Louis Emerick leads the all-star cast as Captain Hook with special guest star, Strictly Come Dancing’s Kristina Rihanoff bringing lots of sparkle as the loveable Tinker Bell.

St Helens favorite Lewis Devine will be flying high as Peter Pan; the delightful Georgina Parkinson returns to the Theatre Royal stage as Wendy Darling; and up to his usual comedy capers, St Helens’ resident Dame, Si Foster is back as Mrs Smee.

With a sprinkling of fairy dust Wendy, John, Michael…and the audience, will leave St Helens behind, flying past the second star to the right and straight to Neverland, where they’ll join Peter Pan and enjoy daring adventures as they battle the evil Captain Hook and his hapless henchman.

Get set to go on a swashbuckling adventure full of Pirates, Fairies, Lost Boys, Indians, and of course one tick-tocking crocodile, in this timeless classic tale about the Boy Who Never Grew Up. Be sure you book early!

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performances SPECIALISED PERFORMANCES Sat 15 Dec 10am Relaxed Performance Sat 12 Jan 2pm Signed Performance-

DECEMBER

Sat 8 Dec 2pm Glitter ♥ 7pm Sparkle ♣ Sun 9 Dec 1pm Glitter ♥ 5pm Sparkle ♣ Mon 10 Dec 10am Sparkle ♣ ■ Tue 11 Dec 10am Sparkle ♣ ■ Wed 12 Dec 10am Sparkle ♣ ■ 7pm Tink ♣ Thu 13 Dec 10am Sparkle ♣ ■ 7pm Hook Fri 14 Dec 10am Sparkle ♣ ■ 7pm Sparkle ♦ Sat 15 Dec 10am Hook 2pm Glitter ♥ 7pm Sparkle ♦ Sun 16 Dec 1pm Glitter ♥ 5pm Sparkle ♦ Mon 17 Dec 10am Sparkle ♣ ■ Tue 18 Dec 10am Sparkle ♣ ■ Wed 19 Dec 10am Sparkle ♣ ■ 6pm Hook Thu 20 Dec 6pm Hook Fri 21 Dec 1pm Tink ♣ 6pm Tink ♣ Sat 22 Dec 2pm Glitter ♥ 7pm Glitter ♦ Sun 23 Dec 1pm Glitter ♥ 5pm Glitter ♦ Mon 24 Dec 10am Glitter 1:30pm Glitter

5:30pm Glitter ♥ Tue 25 Dec MERRY CHRISTMAS No Performances Wed 26 Dec 1pm Sparkle ♦ 5pm Tink Thu 27 Dec 2pm Glitter ♥ 7pm Glitter ♦ Fri 28 Dec 2pm Glitter ♥ 7pm Glitter ♦ Sat 29 Dec 2pm Glitter ♥ 7pm Glitter ♦ Sun 30 Dec 1pm Glitter ♥ 5pm Glitter ♦ Mon 31 Dec 1pm Glitter ♥ 5pm Sparkle ♦

JANUARY

Tue 1 Jan 2pm Sparkle ♦ Wed 2 Jan 2pm Glitter ♥ 6pm Sparkle ♦ Thu 3 Jan 2pm Glitter ♥ 6pm Sparkle ♦ Fri 4 Jan 2pm Glitter ♥ 6pm Sparkle ♦ Sat 5 Jan 2pm Glitter ♥ 7pm Sparkle ♦ Sun 6 Jan 1pm Glitter ♥ 5pm Tink ♣ Mon 7 Jan No Performances Tue 8 Jan No Performances Wed 9 Jan No Performances Thu 10 Jan No Performances Fri 11 Jan 10am Sparkle ♣ ■ 7pm Sparkle ♦ Sat 12 Jan 2pm Glitter ♥ 7pm Sparkle ♦ Sun 13 Jan 1pm Glitter ♥ 5pm Sparkle ♦

ticket prices from £12 GLITTER BAND

Golden Tickets (1st 7 Rows): Adult £21/ Concession £20/ Child £18 Standard Tickets: Adult £19/ Concession £17/ Child £16/ Family £67

SPARKLE BAND Golden Tickets (1st 7 Rows): Adult £18/ Concession £17/ Child £16 Standard Tickets: Adult £16/ Concession £15/ Child £14/ Family £59

TINK TICKETS All Seats £14 HOOK TICKETS All Seats £12 GROUPS (20+) ♥ £15 per seat / ♦ £14 per

seat / ♣ £11 per seat (Group rates not available on Golden Seats)

SCHOOLS ■ £10 per seat (1 in 15 go FREE)

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We Three Kings Sun 18 Nov 7:30pm

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The Houghton Weavers

Adults £19.50 Concessions £18.50

Tue 18 Dec 7:30pm

A welcome return to ‘We Three Kings – of Rock n Roll’, three West End Artists pay tribute to Billy Fury, Buddy Holly, & Elvis.

The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining folk now for over 43 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation.

Gavin Stanley from Liverpool gives a sensitive performance to Billy Fury. With all his Hits, plus a whole lot more!

Marc Robinson from Stars in their Eyes and Buddy The Musical will don his glasses, Stratocaster, and authentic attire to bring you all the hits of Buddy Holly.

Steve Halliday will play Elvis, with hits from That’s All Right Mama, Shake Rattle & Roll and G.I. Blues this is a show not to be missed!

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Adults £16 Concessions £15

In their time together, the group have performed thousands of concerts, recorded over 30 albums, and starred in several of their own highly successful BBC radio and TV series.

The Houghton Weavers guarantee a wonderful evening of entertainment which is suitable for all the family. Their experience – together with their style and professionalism – ensures that, as their motto says, they always 'Keep Folk Smiling'.

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Girl Power – The Spice Girls Experience

Roy Hemmings - Hits of Motown

Thu 24 Jan 7.30pm

All Seats: £21

All Seats: £24 Celebrating two decades of hits, unprecedented merchandising, recordbreaking achievements, iconic symbolism and wowing audiences all over the world.

Girl Power - The Spice Girls Experience continues the legacy of British pop sensations, the Spice Girls.

Featuring favourites such as Wannabe, Spice Up Your Life, 2 Become 1, Viva Forever and many, many more, Girl Power is not to be missed.

So, come and join Scary, Baby, Sporty, Ginger and Posh for this spectacular Brit Pop experience which is going to Spice Up Your Night!

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Thu 7 Feb 7.30pm

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.

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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The Little Mix Experience

The King is Back

Fri 8 Feb 6pm All Seats £14.50

Adults £30.50 Concessions £28.50 Child £16

If you’re a fan of one of X Factor’s finest exports you’re sure to L.O.V.E. The Little Mix Experience!

Ben Portsmouth - The World’s Number One Elvis Tribute Artist.

Four hugely talented girls pay tribute to one of the UK’s finest girl bands. With breathtaking dance moves, replica costumes and some of the finest vocals in the UK, this is a high-energy show from beginning to end, packed with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and suitable for all ages!

Featuring songs such as DNA, Wings, Salute, Black Magic, Love Me Like You, Secret Love Song and many, many more.

They look like Little Mix, they sound like Little Mix, they are: The Little Mix Experience.

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

Sat 9 Feb 7:30pm

He looks like Elvis, sings like Elvis and has an on-stage charisma that has audiences believing at times they are watching the King himself.

In August 2012, Ben made history when he won the Elvis Presley Enterprises Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest which took place in Memphis, crowning Ben as the Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, the first artist from outside the USA to ever win this prestigious title.

Internationally renowned as one, if not The Best Elvis Tribute in the world today, Ben Portsmouth will bring his unique style and charisma and will show audiences why he is regarded as the best in the business.

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Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom Fri 23-Sat 24 Feb Sat: 1pm and 4pm/ Sun 10am and 1pm Premium: Adult £21 / Child (up to 16 years) £19 Band 1: Adult £17 Child (up to 16 years) £15 Child 6-12 months: £11/ Family £60 Band 2: Adult £15 Child (up to 16 years) £13 Child 6-12 months: £11 From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage!

Holly is a young Fairy Princess who is still learning how to fly, and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird.

They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure.

Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter.

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Giovanni Pernice – Dance Is Life

80’s Mania

Tue 26 Feb 7:30pm

Adults £25 Concessions £24

Tickets: VIP £56 Band A Adult £32 Concession £30 Band B Adult £29 Concession £27 Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice is back with his smash-hit dance spectacular Dance is Life. The action-packed production combines the Italian’s wit and charm, with outstanding music, sensational choreography, and stunning costumes.

With world class professional dancers, including Strictly’s newest pro Luba Mushtuk, it features a showcase of wonderful Ballroom and Latin dances like the Paso Doble, the Waltz, the Rumba, and the Jive, to name just a few, with a beautiful Italian theme running throughout the show.

Fri 1 Mar 7:30pm

Endorsed by Mike Read, breakfast DJ on Radio 1 during the 80s, as “Live Aid meets Top of the Pops”, 80’s Mania features the music of 25 chart-toppers including Duran Duran, The Human League, Culture Club, Wham!, Madness, Madonna, Spandau Ballet, Cyndi Lauper, Adam Ant and Bananarama.

Custom-produced dual-screen video projections, 150 colourful costume changes, more than 35 smash hits: this irresistible party spectacular stands stiletto-heels-like head and shoulders above the rest.

A show bigger than the biggest hair the 80s had to offer. . .

So sit back, let yourself be transported to Sicily, and enjoy the story...

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Through the Decades with Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly

Psychic Sally – 10th Anniversary Tour

Sat 2 Mar 7:30pm

All Seats £25

Adults £19.50 Concessions £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.

Thu 7 March 7.30pm

World renowned psychic, television and theatre star and the UK’s favourite awardwinning medium Sally Morgan is back with her phenomenal interactive 10-year anniversary show.

Sally’s jaw dropping show has attracted amazed reviews from theatre goers and psychic fans.

The messages from beyond come thick and fast. Funny, entertaining, touching, sometimes heart-breaking, often controversial; the 10-year anniversary tour showcases the phenomenal ability of the nation’s best loved medium.

This is a unique evening not to be missed. The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

Will Rock ‘n’ Roll ever die?

That’ll be the Day! 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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Marc Anthony as Prince Sun 10 Mar 7.30pm Adults £22 | Concessions £21 Marc Anthony is without doubt the world best tribute to Prince, not only sounding like him but looking more like Prince than Prince did.

Come and Join Marc and his live band as they take you through the hits of one of music’s iconic stars.

All the songs are played live and include: Kiss, Purple Rain, 1999, Raspberry Beret, Little Red Corvette, When Doves Cry and many more.

This is a show that all Prince fans don’t want to miss!

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The Dublin Legends: The Seven Drunken Nights and More Tour Thu 21 Mar 7:30pm Tikcets TBC Following the sudden death of founding member Barney McKenna in 2012 and John Sheahan’s decision to retire, it was agreed that The Dubliners, as a touring band, would come to the end and The Dublin Legends were born.

The Dublin Legends are Sean Cannon, Gerry O’Connor, Paul Watchorn and Shay Kavanagh. They will continue to play all of The Dubliners classic songs and ballads known the world over. Whiskey in The Jar, Dirty Old Town, The Wild Rover, Seven Drunken Nights, The Rare Auld Times, Molly Malone, THE Irish Rover, Black Velvet Band and many more.

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The Wizard of Oz Sat 6 – Mon 22 Apr 1pm & 5pm | Ticket from £13 Go on a magical adventure over the rainbow at St Helens Theatre Royal as Regal Entertainments’ enchanting panto production of The Wizard of Oz returns for Easter 2019!

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’ version of this classic family show includes a hilariously funny script, dazzling costumes and sets, plus a wealth of brilliant songs and show-stopping choreography.

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

Full cast announced soon.

Ticket Prices Regal Band Tickets Golden Tickets (1st 9 Rows) Adult: £19/ Concession £18.50/ Child £18 Standard Tickets Adult £17/ Concession £16/ Child £15/ Family £62

Crown Band Tickets

Golden Tickets (1st 9 Rows) Adult £17/ Concession £16/ Child £15 Standard Tickets Adult £15/ Concession £14/ Child £13/ Family £54 Toto Special – All Seats £14 Groups 20+ (Not including Golden Seats) Regal Band £13 per seat Crown Band £11 per seat

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Performance Times Sat 6 Apr Sun 7 Apr Mon 8 Apr Tue 9 Apr Wed 10 Apr Thu 11 Apr Fri 12 Apr Sat 13 Apr Sun 14 Apr Mon 15 Apr Tue 16 Apr Wed 17 Apr Thu 18 Apr Fri 19 Apr Sat 20 Apr Sun 21 Apr Mon 22 Apr

1pm Regal 1pm Regal No Performance 1pm Toto 1pm Crown 1pm Crown 1pm Crown 1pm Regal 1pm Regal No Performance 1pm Toto 1pm Crown 1pm Crown 1pm Crown 1pm Regal 1pm Regal 1pm Regal

5pm Crown 5pm Crown 5pm Crown 5pm Crown 5pm Crown 5pm Crown -

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An Audience with Liverpool Legends Fri 17 May 7:30pm Adults £30, Concessions £29 Meet and greet extra £35 The ultimate evening of Liverpool legends with John Aldridge, Ronnie Whelan and Steve McMahon on stage together hosted by Jed Stone.

The evening will be full of entertainment and banter as you can well expect, so sit back and enjoy!

This evening will give you a full insight into their careers, from previous clubs, to putting on the famous red jersey, to representing their national country.

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The Chicago Blues Brothers – Motown Mission Sat 18 May 7:30pm Adults £24 Child £11 Concessions £22.50 Early Bird Offer: £3 off if booked before 31 October 2018 The award-winning spectacular is Europe’s biggest and best-loved production of the Blues Brothers. Back with a brand-new mission, over 40 hits performed live in concert in this high octane party show. All the Blues Brothers classics and some of Motown’s greatest anthems – don’t miss it.

There will be 55 limited opportunities for Meet and Greet pre-show for photos and signatures. Don’t miss out on your chance to be one of those…

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The King of Pop Fri 24 May 7.30pm All Seats £23 Meet and Greet £36 Get ready to moonwalk the night away at a show whose star performer ‘Navi’ once earned a standing ovation from Michael Jackson himself.

King Of Pop – The Legend Continues stars the world’s number one MJ impersonator ‘Navi’ who was actually invited to perform at two of Michael Jackson’s birthday parties in LA and New York.

Michael invited the impersonator to spend a day at his home ‘Neverland’, and the pair remained close.

Along with his incredible live band and dancers, Navi brilliantly recreates all the magical classics from the early Jackson 5 songs to mega-hits such as Thriller and Smooth Criminal in a show the whole family will enjoy.

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Patsy Cline and Friends Sat 25 May 7:30pm Adult £19.50 Concessions £18.50 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.

Cline was a record-breaking artist, spending 251 weeks in the Country Music album charts in the USA. Sue Lowry’s powerful rendition of Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, and Sweet Dreams will take you back to those 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.

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

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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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Featuring Country Classics…

CRAZY RHINESTONE COWBOY JOLENE ROSE GARDEN and of course, ACHY BREAKY HEART plus many more!

RADIO CITY’S

LEANNE CAMPBELL

Tue 4 June – Sat 8 June | Ticket from £18 Regal Entertainments present Achy Breaky Bride!

The producers that brought you The Salon and Rita, Sue and Bob Too! present this brand-new juke box country musical starring Radio City’s Leanne Campbell as Jolene. Written by Emma Culshaw and David Paul, and directed by Sylvie Gatrill.

It’s never a dull day in Dolly’s Dream Dresses, St Helens’ boutique Bridal shop run by A Boy Named Sue and his sister Jolene!

Watch all the Crazy antics unfold as Sue and Jolene work non-stop from 9-5 to help these blushing brides-to-be prepare for their Big Days!

Will they make it down the aisle without a hitch? Will they stand by their man proclaiming I Will Always Love You? Don’t count on it!

This hilarious new musical comedy includes all your favourite classic country hits to sing along to.

Grab your Stetsons and put on your Cowboy Boots as they are made for walking down to St Helens Theatre Royal. You’ll have an Achy Breaky Heart if you miss it!

Featuring country classics: Crazy, Rhinestone Cowboy, Jolene, Rose Garden and of course Achy Break Heart plus many more!

Tue 4 June

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7:30pm (Band C)

Wed 5 June

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7:30pm (Band B)

Thu 6 June

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7:30pm (Band B)

Fri 7 June

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8pm (Band A)

Sat 8 June

3pm (Band C)

8pm (Band A)

Tickets*: Band A: Adults £23 | Concession £22 Groups 10+ £21 | Groups 20+ £18 Band B: Adults £21 | Concession £20 Groups 10+ £19 | Groups 20+ £16 Band C: All Seats £18

EVENTS DIARY 18/19 05 SEP 10-15 SEP 18-19 SEP 22 SEP 27 SEP 28 SEP 30 SEP

JOE LONGTHORNE BLOOD BROTHERS BING LIVE! MAGIC OF THE BEATLES THE BILLY FURY YEARS THE STARS OF IRISH COUNTRY THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY

03 OCT 04 OCT 05 OCT 06 OCT 07 OCT 11-13 OCT 20-28 OCT 31 OCT

TOTALLY TINA FAITH: THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY DAVE SPIKEY THE DRIFTERS THE NUTCRACKER 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL BEAUTY AND THE BEAST THE HAUNTING AT GREENACRE COTTAGE

02 NOV 03 NOV 08 NOV 15 NOV 18 NOV

LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY CIRCUS OF HORRORS ROY CHUBBY BROWN THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC WE THREE KINGS

8 DEC-13 JAN PETER PAN 18 DEC THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS 24 JAN

GIRL POWER: THE SPICE GIRLS EXPERIENCE

07 FEB 08 FEB 09 FEB 23-24 FEB 26 FEB

ROY G HEMMINGS: HITS OF MOTOWN LITTLE MIX EXPERIENCE THE KING IS BACK BEN AND HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM DANCE IS LIFE

01 MAR 02 MAR 07 MAR 10 MAR 21 MAR 23 MAR 31 MAR

80’S MANIA THROUGH THE DECADES PSYCHIC SALLY THE PRINCE LIVE SHOW THE DUBLIN LEGENDS AMERICAN WRESTLING VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET

06-22 APR 27-28 APR

EASTER PANTO THE WIZARD OF OZ TWIRLYWOOS

04 MAY 10 MAY 11-12 MAY 17 MAY 18 MAY 24 MAY 25 MAY

SING-A-LONG-A GREASE HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR LIVERPOOL LEGENDS THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS THE KING OF POP PATSY CLINE AND FRIENDS

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