St Helens Theatre Royal Brochure Spring - Autumn 2016

Spring - Autumn 2016

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I’m extremely proud of the quality of the productions and also the variety of different shows that we have coming to St. Helens Theatre Royal in 2016. We literally have something for everybody, no matter who you are we will have something to dazzle and amaze you.

Dear Theatregoer, I am delighted to welcome you to the fantastic new season here at St Helens Theatre Royal.

We strive every season to bring the region the very best entertainment and I’m proud to say that we’ve accomplished this again for the forthcoming year!

We at St. Helens Theatre Royal pride ourselves on programming top class events for the community and in 2016 the stage is set. All we are waiting for is you – our wonderful audience – so come on down and join us for what is sure to be a season of live entertainment that you will never forget.

Best Wishes Chantelle Nolan, Theatre Manager

Booking Information sthelenstheatreroyal.com | 01744 756 000 Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm (Performance days open until 15 mins after the show starts).

Sunday - Box Office opens 1 hour before each show and closes 15 mins after the show starts.

In Person at the Box Office: (Same hours as above)

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Theatre Information Seating Plan

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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Theatre Info 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)

THEATRE ROYAL WORKSHOPS Enjoy acting and singing? Why not join our fun 2 hour Theatre Workshop group every Sat from 10am til 12 noon at the theatre. For ages 5-16 including song, dance, and acting fun with the opportunity to take part in two performances at the theatre each year.

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.

A Vision of Elvis Sat 30 Jan 7.30pm

All Seats £20 A Vision Of Elvis starring Rob Kingsley and his sensational band and singers is recognised as Europe’s most authentic & successful tribute to Elvis Presley.

This show brings you a full evening featuring all the classic hits, from the hip swiveling 50’s Sun Studios to the Movie Years and the 1968 Comeback Special with the finale being the electrifying Jumpsuit Concert Years.

Backed by a world class band and featuring Full HD projection, this is the largest Elvis show to tour theatres in the UK. Book Now!

RESTORATION LEVY A discretionary £1 contribution to the theatre’s restoration fund will be added to all bookings.

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That’ll Be The Day 30th Anniversary Special Thu 4 Feb 7.30pm All Seats £24.50 Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary That’ll Be The Day returns with its Brand New 30th Anniversary Special!

The nations favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus more side-splitting comedy!

Early booking is advised as this ever-popular show attracts a big audience of music lovers ready to party!

‘This show just gets better and better’ THE TELEGRAPH

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The Bradshaws – Goosed Fri 5 Feb 7.30pm All Seats £19 RETURNING BY PUBLIC DEMAND! There’s a danger of peace breaking out in the home of the Bradshaws but it cannot last!

Audrey doesn’t yet know that Alf has pinched her club money and lost it on a lame horse, Alf doesn’t yet know that Audrey has volunteered him for a part in Billy’s school panto and Billy doesn’t yet know that the goose his dad brings home under the influence (his dad, not the goose) is not a pet.

The plot thickens, and plots don’t come much thicker than this. Unbutton your cardigans for a unique rib-cracking night out with Buzz Hawkins and The Bradshaws in “Goosed”.

‘Amazing!’ PETER KAY ‘A national treasure’ JOHN HENSHAW ‘I love them!’ SALLY LINDSAY ‘A certain magic’ BERNARD WRIGLEY

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The Illegal Eagles Sat 13 Feb 7.30pm All Seats £24.50 Long established as the World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return for yet another outstanding show promising more of their tight harmonies, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

Their ability to recreate the distinctive sound of The Eagles with both flare and impressive authenticity, has won them mass acclaim on an international level.

Featuring the classics - Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Life in the Fast Lane, Take it to the Limit, and many more!

‘The band were flawless in their delivery both musically & vocally’ THE EXPRESS

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Tue 23 - Sat 27 Feb Tue 7:30pm, Wed 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Thur 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Fri 5pm & 8pm, Sat 2pm, 5pm & 8pm Tue Eve and Wed Mat: £24 (Concession £23)

Wed - Thu Eve & Sat Mat: £27 (Concession £26)

Fri & Sat Eve: £30 (Concession £29)

Groups 10+ save £4 per ticket

Groups 20+ save £5 per ticket Schools: £15 Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ’Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues on its record breaking tour having sold to date an estimated 15 million tickets.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph (Joe McElderry), his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me. Joe McElderry was just 18 when he won the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009 and immediately went straight to number one in the UK Singles Charts with his debut single The Climb. He has since gone on to have three top ten albums, as well as notching up two more reality TV show victories, winning ITV’s Pop Star to Opera Star and Channel 4’s The Jump.

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Joe Longthorne Fri 4 Mar 7.30pm

All Seats £22 A career that has spanned over three decades has seen legendary performer Joe Longthorne make appearances all over the world including an appearance at the London Paladium with Bob Hope and now he is coming to St Helens Theatre Royal.

Joe’s repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world’s top singers; however, he is perhaps best known for his impersonation of Shirley Bassey who has commented, “Joe can do me better than I can do myself”.

During his career, Joe has received gold and platinum discs for his albums, enjoyed sell-out concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, as well as touring Australia several times.

Now, Joe is looking forward to new challenges, new songs to sing and new audiences to thrill.

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King Of Pop The Legend Continues Sat 5 Mar 7.30pm

Adult £18.50 Concessions £17 There are several tribute shows to Michael Jackson currently performing around the world, but only ONE will have you believing that just for a moment... The Legend Continues.

King Of Pop: The Legend Continues is led by the world’s number one Michael Jackson tribute artist Navi. Navi is the only MJ tribute ever invited to perform for Michael himself. Along with his live band dancers, Navi brilliantly recreates all the Jackson classics in a show that will take you closer than you ever imagined to an original Jackson concert. Featuring hits such as Smooth Criminal, Beat It, and Billie Jean in a show suitable for the whole family.

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Presented By Vienna Festival Ballet

Swan Lake

The Fureys Wed 9 Mar 7.30pm

Music by Tchaikovsky

Sun 6 Mar 5.00pm

Adult £19 Concessions £17 Child (up to 14) £13 One of the best known love stories, performed by the ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed.

Swan Lake is the most popular ballet in the world. It’s the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy.

Also from Vienna Festival Ballet, coming Wed 5 Oct 2016, don’t miss the Fabulous Snow White – tickets on sale soon!

All Seats £18.50 Legends of Irish music & song The Fureys, renowned for their hit songs I will love you and Steal away will perform in concert at St Helen’s Theatre Royal on Wednesday 9th March 2016.

The band, formed in 1978 has inevitably undergone changes over the years. Their brother Paul died suddenly in June 2002 and Finbar left the band in December 1996, however George and Eddie have continued to delight audiences on their tours and have just released a new CD The times they are a changing.

Their emotive songs stir many emotions….tears and laughter, sadness and joy. www.thefureys.com

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St Helens Swashbuckling Easter Pantomime

Written by J.M Barrie by arrangement with Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital

THE BEAUTIFUL

LAURA GREGORY AS WENDY DARLING

TOWIE’S

RADIO CITY 96.7’S

LEWIS BLOOR CLAIRE SIMMO AS PETER PAN AS TINKER BELL

ST HELEN’S RESIDENT DAME

SIMON FOSTER

THE HILARIOUS

MERSEYSIDE SONGSTRESS

THE BRILLIANT

AS SMEE

AS TIGER LILLY

AS CAPTAIN HOOK

AS MRS SMEE

LIAM MELLOR CHARLOTTE GALLAGHER PHILIP MCGUINNESS Regal Entertainments by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD present

Peter Pan St Helens Swashbuckling Easter Pantomime Written by J.M Barrie by arrangement with Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital Friday 25 March – Sunday 17 April 2016 With a sprinkling of fairy dust, Wendy, John, Michael... and the audience, will leave the Darling house and London behind before flying past the second star to the right, straight to Neverland where they’ll enjoy daring adventures with Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, the Indians and cheeky fairy Tinker Bell as they battle the evil Captain Hook and his hapless henchmen, including Mr & Mrs Smee.

Join us on this fantastic adventure full of Pirates, Fairies, Mermaids, Lost Boys, Indians and of course one tick-tocking crocodile…Don’t miss out on this fantastic adventure, be sure to book early!

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Show Performances

MAR CH 2016 FRIDAY 25 SATURDAY 26 SUNDAY 27 MONDAY 28

1PM 1PM 1PM 1PM APRI L 2016 SATURDAY 2 1PM SUNDAY 3 1PM THURSDAY 7 1PM FRIDAY 8 1PM SATURDAY 9 1PM SUNDAY 10 1PM THURSDAY 14 1PM FRIDAY 15 1PM SATURDAY 16 1PM SUNDAY 17 1PM

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Ticket Prices ALL SHOW S

(apart from 7 & 8 April)

TINKER BELL GOLDEN TICKETS (Stalls Row A - E) Adults £15 / Concession £14.50 Child £14 TINKER BELL STANDARD TICKETS Adults £12.50 / Concession £12 Child £11.50 / Family £46

(2 Adults & 2 Children)

7 AND 8 APRI L

CROCODILE GOLDEN TICKETS (Stalls Row A – E) All Seats £13 CROCODILE STANDARD TICKETS All Seats £11

GROU PS 20+ £11 All Seats.

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The Billy Fury Years

Magic

Fri 11 Mar 7.30pm

Fri 18 Mar 7.30pm

All Seats £20 New Songs... New Costumes... and a New Show for 2016!

The Billy Fury Years takes you on an unforgettable journey through the musical career of Britain’s best loved rock ‘n roller.

Michael King and his fantastic collection of musicians bring you an exciting two hour show filled with Fury’s greatest hits including - Jealousy, I Will, and Halfway to Paradise to name but a few…

Hailed as ‘the best Fury since Fury’, Michael bears an uncanny resemblance to Billy Fury. The production also includes fantastic audio and video presentations setting every scene to perfection.

The Billy Fury Years really is the definitive Billy Fury stage show!

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A kind of Queen

All Seats £18.50 MAGIC, the first and still the best tribute to Queen, perform all of Queen’s greatest hits plus some you may not have heard for a while, in their latest show for 2011.

It is refreshing to know that in these days of sound enhancing backing tracks, Magic perform completely live. With five vocals to back up the powerful lead vocal of the dynamic Roger Brown, Magic can recreate all the complex harmonies that are Queen’s trademark recording sound.

Magic’s are no strangers to the big stage. They headlined a concert in Gorky Park, Moscow and have twice performed at the world famous London Palladium as well as countless theatre and concert hall shows in Britain have given them all the experience to deliver a show to remember.

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The ELO Experience

10th Anniversary Tour

The Dolly Parton Story Sat 7 May 7.30pm

Fri 22 Apr 7.30pm Adults £19.50 Concessions £18

All Seats £22 The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction – between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet! 10538 Overture, Evil Woman, Living Thing and of course Mr Blue Sky went on to become the soundtrack of our lives.

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.

In 2016 The ELO Experience will be celebrating their 10th year of bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light orchestra to the live stage.

Andrea Pattison has been a professional singer for many years, in that time, numerous people have commented on her ability to closely mimic Dolly Parton’s unmistakable sound. Andrea decided to take that gift on the road to entertain Dolly fans nationwide in her new show The Dolly Parton Story.

The stunning vocals of Andrea Pattison are backed by an all live 4 piece band. All of Dolly’s most celebrated material features in the show, from Coat of Many Colours and Applejack, through to the later smash hits such as Jolene, Islands in the Stream and 9 to 5. www.dollypartonstory.com

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Let’s Hang On

The Music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Fri 6 May 7.30pm Adult £22 Concessions £21 Following huge demand after their performance here last year, Let’s Hang On returns to the St Helens Theatre Royal with their award-winning celebration of the legendary Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons!

Featuring an anthology of classic hits including Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Bye Bye Baby, December 1963 (Oh What A Night!), Walk Like A Man, Sherry, Working My Way Back To You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Grease and many more!

Prepare for an electric atmosphere and don’t be surprised to find yourself on your feet and dancing before the night is over!!

‘An authentic masterpiece’ BBC

‘These guys are absolutely brilliant’ THE PAUL O GRADY SHOW 16

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The Dublin Legends

Pasha Kovalev

Sun 8 May 7.30pm

Sun 15 May 7.30pm

It’s All About You

All Seats £24

All Seats £23 In 2012 The Dubliners celebrated 50 years on the road but following the sudden death of founding member Barney McKenna and John Sheahans’ decision to retire it was agreed that The Dubliners, as a touring band, would come to an end and THE DUBLIN LEGENDS were born.

THE DUBLIN LEGENDS, Sean Cannon, Eamonn Campbell, Paul Watchorn & Gerry OConnor, have over 60 years of performing with The Dubliners between them and will continue to play all the 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 & many more.

After his successful UK Tour - Life Through Dance, Pasha Kovalev, the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2014, welcomes you to his new and exciting dance spectacular It’s all about you.

On his Fifth UK tour you can expect another evening of your favourite music, spectacular dancing, energy, lights and sparkling Costumes, filled with positive emotions and great entertainment for the entire family.

Enjoy the show and get ready to Dance!

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Miss Royal Beauty Sat 14 May 7pm All Seats ÂŁ13 St Helens Theatre Royal has launched its quest to find Miss Royal Beauty! If you think you are beautiful, photogenic, charitable, sporty, full of personality and would like the opportunity to travel then why not enter now?

The winner of the St Helens heat will then go through to Miss England, and could even win Miss World! To enter, simply attend the application day at St Helens Theatre Royal between 10am and 3pm on Saturday, 16th January 2016.

Applications must be aged 17-25 (and at the time of the Miss World final they must not be married or have children) and must live within a 50 mile radius of St Helens Theatre Royal.

A panel of celebrity judges will decide which lucky ladies will go through to the regional final on Saturday, 14th May, 2016 where spectators may purchase tickets to cheer on the lucky hopefuls. More information can be found on sthelenstheatreroyal.com 18

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The Chicago Blues Brothers Jailbreak Tour

Sat 21 May 7.30pm All Seats £23 Complete with Pork Pie Hats & Sunglasses, the legendary Brothers are back on their brand new Jailbreak Tour! Featuring over 2 hours of the best Blues, Motown, Soul & Comedy from both of the Blues Brothers movies, including Everybody Needs Somebody, Soul Man, Respect and Shake a Tail Feather.

With an elaborate new stage production including a 9-piece live band, the show also features classics from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and many more!

‘Highly charged, fun and infectious!’

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Dirty Dusting

Tony Stockwell

Wed 25 May 7.30pm

Thu 26 May 7.30pm

All Seats £21

Adult £19.50 (First 5 Rows: £22.50)

After a sellout UK tour in 2014, Dirty Dusting returns to the stage in 2015. Treat yourself to an evening of pure theatrical Viagra!!

Gladys, Elsie and Olive are three cleaning ladies who are about to be “put out to pasture” by their overzealous office manager Dave.

Feeling they have little chance of gaining employment elsewhere, the ladies have to boost their falling income!

A chance wrong number requiring A Sex Chat Line rings into the office and gives them a great idea… “Why not run a Sex Chat Line?” After all, their age and appearance won’t matter on the telephone and providing they can keep this a secret from their boss…they could be onto a winner!!

Needless to say…things don’t go entirely according to plan.

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It’s NOT creepy or kooky, mysterious or spooky. It’s Psychic Medium Tony Stockwell demonstrating his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones.

At its best, Mediumship has the potential to change someone’s life and to instil in them a sense of peace, comfort and purpose.

Psychic Medium Tony Stockwell is not a new kid on the block and during his 25 years working as a medium he has constantly worked to improve his game and push the boundaries of his communication.

Tony Stockwell: Sensitive and inspirational, his messages are amazingly detailed and always humorous.

Tony Stockwell is a Spiritualist Medium and spirit communication is part of his own religious belief, but we accept differing opinions exist regarding mediumship. Any demonstration of mediumship is an experiment and results are not guaranteed.

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The Johnny Cash Roadshow

The Simon and Garfunkel Story Thu 16 Jun 7:30pm

Sun 5 Jun 7.30pm

All Seats £18.50 The UK’s No1 celebration of Johnny Cash, fronted by award winning singer/songwriter Clive John, re-creates with astounding accuracy and truly captures the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show! Also featuring Jill Schoonjans as June Carter, Amanda Stone and Louise Masters as the Carter Sisters along with the ‘JC Horns’ all aspects of Cash’s life are covered with impeccable taste.

The show takes the audience from the 1950’s right up to 2002 and all the stops in between. All the greatest hits are included. All this accompanied by evocative screen images and shots from Johnny Cash’s life. The only show to be endorsed by the CASH family!

Adult £19 Concessions £18 BRAND NEW SHOW FOR 2016!

Direct from it’s success in London’s West End, a SOLD OUT UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! 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

The Simon and Garfunkle Story – time and price to be confirmed

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RTDA presents

GREASE

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey Thu 25 - Sat 27 Aug, 7pm Adult £12 Child £10 It’s time to dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as Pilkington Musical Theatre Company get ready for ‘bad boy’ Danny and ‘the girl next door’ Sandy to fall in love all over again.

It’s time to dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as RTDA get ready for ‘bad boy’ Danny and ‘the girl next door’ Sandy to fall in love all over again.

It’s the original High-School musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including We Go Together, Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

This is an amateur production by RTDA

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Roy Chubby Brown

Psychic Sally

Sat 3 Sep 7.30pm

Wed 28 Sep 7.30pm

Call Me Psychic Tour

All Seats £24

All Seats £20 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 that 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.

The nations favourite psychic, Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her brand new and most jaw-dropping show yet - ‘Call Me Psychic’.

Funny, entertaining, sometimes heart breaking, often controversial; the show celebrates her 8th year on the road. Sally say’s “Every night when I’m on stage amazing things happen and it’s a privilege to be able to pass on messages of love and comfort to the people I share my gift with”.

This is a fantastic and unique evening out not to be missed.

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

The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

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Ken Dodd

The Ken Dodd Happiness Show Sat 1 Oct 7.00pm

All Seats £21 Ken Dodd’s incredible and hugely successful career now spans over 60 fun-filled years.

He is a comedian of unrivalled legendary status: an icon and national treasure who has been entertaining audiences for a lifetime of happiness and laughter.

Come and enjoy his famous Happiness Show and you’ll be absolutely discumknockerated (that’s Knotty Ash for ‘over the moon’) by a truly tattifelarius (fun-filled) evening of laughter and songs.

Ken Dodd is a multi-award winning entertainer, so don’t miss his fun-filled Happiness Show, with a supporting company, non-stop gags and a selection of songs presented in Ken’s uniquely versatile style: everything from ballads to grand opera!

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Forbidden Nights Fri 7 Oct 8pm

Tickets from £19.50 (First 5 Rows £22.50) Forbidden Nights – a classy new all male variety show with full theatre production and explosive choreography.

Forbidden are skilled and professionally trained performers, hand-picked from around the UK with charisma, undeniable talent, sparkling personality and honed physiques in equal measure.

They can sing, they can dance and they are VERY easy on the eye! Featuring a vocalist, aerial artist, pole performer and fire act all delivered with an element of naughtiness but not so naughty that you can’t bring your Granny!

The evening is suitable for ages 18 to 80. Think Cirque de Soleil meets Magic Mike!

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Dancing Queen Thu 6 Oct 7.30pm All Seats £20 With full costumes and plenty of glitz, Dancing Queen The Concert is the golden age in pop revived!

Prepare for an action-packed party featuring all the greatest hits from Abba, Grease and the 70’s!

Featuring the classics Dancing Queen, Waterloo, and Mamma Mia, along with 70’s hits Grease Lightning, You’re The One That I Want, Car Wash, YMCA, and Boogie Nights!

Relive the nights when Abba ruled the danced floor and experience the classic 70’s era in all its glory.

‘What a Night! What a Party!’

TIME OUT

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Annie The Musical Thu 13 & Fri 14 Oct 7.30pm, Sat 15 Oct 2pm & 7.30pm Adult £13.50 Child £12 Family (2 Ad & 2 Ch) - £45 Pilkington Musical Theatre Company follow on from their two recent successes; ‘Acorn Antiques the Musical’ and ‘The Addams Family Musical’ with the Broadway smash and the world’s favourite musical ‘ANNIE’ this October!

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.

Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of the famous billionaire; Oliver Warbucks! However, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search…

Don’t miss Annie - you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!

Book early… don’t leave it until ‘Tomorrow’!

This is an amateur production

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WE’RE OFF TO SEE... A WIZARDLY WONDERFUL TREAT REGAL ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS

CHARLOTTE GALLAGHER AS DOROTHY GALE

RADIO CITY 96.7’S’

CLAIRE SIMMO AS GLINDA

Regal Entertainment Presents

The Wizard of Oz Sat 22 – Sun 30 Oct 1pm (5pm performances on Sat 22, Sun 23 and Sat 29 Oct)

Adult £12 Child £10 Consessions £11 Family £42 Tue 25 – Thu 27 Oct All Seats £10 Groups (Over 20) All Seats £8

Come over the rainbow with St. Helens Theatre Royal this half-term for the return of Regal Entertainments’ enchanting production of The Wizard of Oz following sell-out seasons in 2013, 2014 & 2015.

Starring Charlotte Gallagher (Snow White & Peter Pan) as Dorothy and Radio City’s Claire Simmo as Glinda, this magical show is sure to put a smile on the faces of even the meanest of Munchkins. Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy, and her little dog Toto, as they journey along the Yellow Brick Road through the magical Land of Oz, to meet the Wizard, so that he can make their wishes come true.

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Nights on Broadway

Derek Acorah

The Story of The Bee Gees

Thu 17 Nov 7pm

Fri 4 Nov 7.30pm

All Seats £18.50 Following it’s sell-out Theatre debut The Bee Gees Story – Nights on Broadway is back!

‘Nights On Broadway’ presents a tribute to the Bee Gees through their catalogue of hits over 4 decades. The full live band blend the classic hits, acoustic medleys and dance floor fillers which define the show.

This is a totally live concert experience which prides itself on musical, in particular vocal, authenticity. While the accompanying costume changes compliment the show to give audiences a truly original feeling.

‘From the musicianship to the vocal harmonies, these guys sound so like the Bee Gees it’s scary!”

The Soul Reunion Tour

All Seats £18.50 Derek Acorah is one of the foremost names in the world of Psychic Phenomena, as well as a celebrity, author and performer like no other.

Derek is a thoroughly modern medium whose appeal crosses the generations to young and old alike and he remains the forerunner in the field of paranormal and spiritual matters. Where Derek goes, others follow.

Here is your chance to experience this very special event.

Derek’s brand new ‘Soul Reunion Tour’ will appear at venues across the UK and Europe throughout 2016. www.derekacorah.com www.brianshaw.org.uk

BRENDAN O’CARROLL (BAFTA winning International Comedian star of ‘Mrs. Browns Boys’)

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Twopence to Cross the Mersey Mon 7 – Sat 12 Nov 7:30pm, Wed & Sat Mat 2:30pm

Mon: £15 Tue – Thu: £22 Fri & Sat: £24 OAP Mat offer: £15 Book before 1 June 2016 for £2 off tickets (Not applicable Mon or Wed Mat.)

The best selling show returns to St Helens Theatre Royal due to popular demand!

The Producers that brought you record-breaking Liverpool musical return with this adored stage play version of Helen Forrester’s Twopence to Cross the Mersey. This much loved account tells the true story of a young girl and her formerly wealthy family as they suddenly find themselves thrown into poverty during the Great Depression of the 1930’s Following a hugely successful Merseyside tour in 2015, Twopence to Cross the Mersey extends its journey across the UK, with full cast to be announced soon, don’t miss your opportunity to travel with Helen and her family on this heart-warming tale. /StHelens/TheatreRoyal

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YOU CAN SEE THIS HILARIOUS, RIB-TICKLING SHOW ONCE, TWICE OR EVEN THREE TIMES AND STILL BE ROLLING IN THE AISLES WITH LAUGHTER!

Regal Entertainments Present

Rita Sue and Bob Too! Tue 22 – Sat 26 Nov Tue – Thu 7:30pm, Fri & Sat 8pm, Sat Mat 2:30pm Tue 22 Nov 2for1 Tickets

Adult £20 Concessions £18.50 Matinee All Seats £15

This 80’s cult classic returns to the St. Helens Theatre Royal stage by popular demand. With great script, great cast to be announced and bursting with all the best 80’s music, this is one hilarious night out you can’t afford to miss! This brilliant comedy with have you rolling in the aisles again and again…

Over 18’s ONLY

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Aladdin Sat 3 Dec 2016 – Sun 8 Jan 2017. Times Vary.

Tickets from £8 St. Helens Theatre Royal invites you on a magical carpet ride this Christmas time when the amazing panto Aladdin swoops into the theatre to take audiences on another sparkling adventure.

With an fabulous all-star cast to be announced, make sure that you’ve booked your place in the cave of wonders, ready to shout ‘Open Sesame’ to a fun-filled evening of enchantment, hilarious comedy, wonderful songs and a story which would make even the evil Abanazar’s heart melt.

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EVENTS DIARY 2016 30 JAN A VISION OF ELVIS 4 FEB THAT’LL BE THE DAY 5 FEB THE BRADSHAWS – GOOSED 13 FEB THE ILLEGAL EAGLES 23 – 27 FEB JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING

TECHNI COLOUR DREAMCOAT 4 MAR JOE LONGTHORNE 5 MAR THE KING OF POP 6 MAR VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET –

SWAN LAKE 9 MAR THE FUREYS 11 MAR THE BILLY FURY YEARS 18 MAR MAGIC – A KIND OF QUEEN 25 MAR – 17 APR PETER PAN 22 APR THE ELO EXPERIENCE 6 MAY LETS HANG ON 7 MAY THE DOLLY PARTON STORY 8 MAY THE DUBLIN LEGENDS 14 MAY MISS ROYAL BEAUTY 15 MAY PASHA KOVALEV –

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU 21 MAY THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS 25 MAY DIRTY DUSTING 26 MAY TONY STOCKWELL 5 JUN THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW 16 JUN THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY 25 – 27 AUG RTDA PRESENTS GREASE 3 SEP ROY CHUBBY BROWN 28 SEP PSYCHIC SALLY 1 OCT KEN DODD 5 OCT VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET –

SNOW WHITE 6 OCT DANCING QUEEN 7 OCT FORBIDDEN NIGHTS 13 – 15 OCT ANNIE THE MUSICAL 22 – 30 OCT WIZARD OF OZ 4 NOV NIGHTS ON BROADWAY 7 – 12 NOV TWOPENCE TO CROSS

THE MERSEY 17 NOV DEREK ACORAH 22 – 26 NOV RITA, SUE & BOB TOO 3 DEC – 8 JAN ALADDIN

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