The Civic Stourport - Program - March to May 2023

The Civic, Stourport is a registered charity which runs, promotes and looks after the Civic Hall.

It is completely self-funded and relies on the support and assistance of our fantastic volunteers to bring events at the Hall to life.

We are always looking for more volunteers to join our team. If you would like to get involved we would love to hear from you.

To have a chat about joining us you can either call the Hall Manager, Caroline, on 01299 823339 or email ccaldwell@thecivicstourport.co.uk

MONDAY 29TH MAY

When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman Sam come to the rescue and save the circus?

GENERAL INFORMATION

LATECOMERS

Depending on the event you may be asked to wait until a suitable break in the production so as to minimise disruption. If there is no suitable point for you to enter the auditorium the Front of House team will let you in, but you will be directed to the nearest available empty seats so as to not disrupt the performance/event further.

If the production does not allow for latecomers to be allowed entry - we have to follow that instruction as it will be part of the contract/agreement we have with the performer/company.

In this instance no refunds will be given. However if there are multiple shows for the same production/event we may be able to exchange your ticket if there are spaces.

WHEELCHAIR AND ACCESSIBLE SEATING

The venue operates with a number of flexible seating arrangements. This ranges from full theatre style seating to cabaret style seating with tables, to unallocated seating/standing arrangements.

If you are a wheelchair user, or have accessibility requirements, please contact the Hall Manager on 01299 823339 during box o ce hours and we will help you find the seats most suitable for your needs.

CHILD SUITABLE SEATING

We currently do not have dedicated seating for children. However if you wish to bring your own booster seats with you so that your children can see better, please feel free.

Please be aware that for events with Full Theatre Style Seating all the seats tip up when empty or when there is not enough weight on them. The Civic bears no liability for anyone using their own booster seats.

BREASTFEEDING

The Civic, Stourport welcomes parents who are Breastfeeding. We have a quieter area of the venue with comfortable seating and tables. If you prefer some privacy, please speak to one of our sta who will gladly assist you.

There is also some seating in the bar area which may also be suitable.

BABY CHANGING FACILITIES

There is a wall mounted baby changing table in the accessible toilet along the main corridor from the foyer to the bar. This is a unisex toilet so anyone can use it.

PUSHCHAIRS, PRAMS AND BUGGIES

The venue operates with a number of flexible seating arrangements. This ranges from full theatre style seating to cabaret style seating with tables, to unallocated seating/standing arrangements.

For full theatre seating there is no space for pushchairs, prams and buggies inside the auditorium/ main hall.

This is due to the need to keep aisles and gangways clear for audience members to get in and out of the auditorium/main hall during the event.

Pushchairs, prams and buggies should be folded up, where possible, and can be left in the foyer until the end of the event.

Any items are left in the foyer at the owner’s risk.

Join us under the sea as Adult Panto Tour return with a brand new naughty little tail: The Little Mermaid. Complete with her iconic red wig and a silver tail, DIVINA DE CAMPO leads the cast in the title role of The Little Mermaid herself. Featuring beautiful scenery, sparkling costumes and all the usual jokes, comedy and camp songs you’d expect... you’ll have a whale of a time down where it’s wetter!

Tickets: £ 28.00

Greet & Photo £47.50 7.30PM

‘Greet & Photo’ tickets will start their ‘Greet and Photo’ 60 minutes pre-show – at 6:30pm. Ticket holders will be given a digitally signed poster, and we will take a photo of them with the Drag Queens, these will be uploaded to the Adult Panto Facebook page within 72 hours of the event. The Facebook page is @adultpantotour

MY MOUNTAIN LIFE BY SIMON YATES

For nearly a quarter of a century the Neil Coley Big Band has been entertaining audiences across the West Midlands. Working with nationally acclaimed vocalists, the band brings to life the golden era of Big Band Music, featuring such household names as Glenn Miller, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, right up to present day stars such as Michael Buble and Adele.

Tickets: £10.00 7.30PM

On the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985, mountaineer Simon Yates found himself in a desperately unenviable position. He was slowly being pulled o the mountain face by his injured partner, Joe Simpson, dangling on the rope 50m below. His decision to cut the rope saved both their lives in the epic of survival that followed. With the publication of the book ‘Touching the Void’ and the later film and stage play, both men became household names.

Over 35 years later he is still an active exploratory climber and guide making several expeditions to the mountains each year. From the Arctic to the Antarctic, Alaska to Central Asia there is hardly a significant range he has not visited. Come along and witness Simon’s tireless journey from that mountain in Peru to some of the remotest on the planet and share with him the drama, excitement and beauty of modern lightweight alpinism. Told with wit, dry humour and lavishly illustrated with images and video collected on his great climbs.

Tickets: £17.00 7.30PM

Local antiques Dealer George Fitzgerald has been murdered in his own shop – Marley's Ghost. Help us solve the mystery in an immersive whodunnit style evening.

Tickets include a 3 course meal –menus will be issued once your booking is confirmed and orders will be required prior to the event.

Tickets: £35.00 7.00PM

ONE OF THEM ONES

A new play by Charlie Josephine

A dazzling new play about two siblings living in a rural community trying to get their heads around gender identity. Frankie is desperate to be understood, accepted, loved. But LGBTQ alphabet soup has got Michael’s head spinning. Why's it gotta be so complicated? Why can't they understand? Why can't things go back to the way they always were? Unpicking the complexities of identity and the fierce family love that hopefully holds us together.

Suitable for ages 12+

Tickets: Adults £35.00 7.00PM

Concessions £10.00

Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that have actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin performed LIVE on HEART FM with THE BEE GEES and received great compliments from both Maurice and Barry Gibb.

As with the original Bee Gees, Jive Talkin is very much a family a air, with brothers Gary and Darren Simmons taking the roles of Barry and Maurice Gibb, with Darren’s son Jack joining the group in 2014 and taking on the role of Robin Gibb. The guys are supported musically by a four piece band with Lead Guitar, Violin, Cello and Drums, to ensure that every note in every song is just right!

Wherever the group play they receive superb plaudits; “The Soundalike quality is quite sensational” (The Stage), “Amazing similarity to the real Bee Gees” (Wakefield Express), Absolutely Brilliant (Maurice Gibb), WOW (Barry Gibb).

For a truly amazing experience and an opportunity to hear all the great Bee Gees hits; Tragedy, Night Fever, Massachusetts, Stayin Alive, Jive Talkin, etc, in a 2 hour explosion of music and vocal harmony, this is a night not to be missed!

Tickets: £23.50 7.30PM

Bingo Revolution, a fun-packed evening of laughing, dancing, dabbing, pig throwing. Plus life-changing prizes.

Your hostess with the mostess for the evening will be Glamorous Granny Fanny. She will have all the prizes and surprises.

Top comedian Cal Halbert from BGT will be on number calling duties. He knows his two ducks from their two fat ladies.

Superstar DJ Jim Slipp will be playing all the smash hits from the '80s, '90s, '00s and today. Expect everything from Abba to Robin S to Beyonce, to sing and dance to.

Life-changing prizes include a dinosaur, kitchen appliance and cold hard cash.

In case of draws, there will be pig throwing contests, a twerk o and lip sync battles. The winner takes it all.

Tickets: £15.00 8.00PM

Status Quo legend Francis Rossi is taking up his acoustic guitar to bring you a selection of well-known hits and some previously not-performed-livebefore tunes.

It’ll be a unique evening in which Francis will reprise fan favourites from a remarkable 50+year career. Expect original-style, acoustic versions of Quo classics, threaded together with chat in this music-based evening.

VIP packages are available for those wishing to meet Francis before the show.

Tickets:

The top priced tickets include a pre-show meet and greet, a Goody bag, and the seats closest to the stage for £80.85

The VIP tickets are for the next two rows back, and include a Goody Bag are priced at £45

Standard: £35 7.30PM

'Despite Everything, Price Still Includes Biscuits' is a fantastic one-woman show with original songs, topical stories and Jewish humour; a comedy-cabaret with theatre, storytelling and audience engagement at its centre.

Naomi Paul uses her Jewish background to take the audience on a surreal journey: from Birmingham to the Balkans via lingerie shops and libraries. Sometimes uplifting, this show explores everything from the personal to the political. Of course, it also includes a 'biscuit' break!

WEST END

Tickets: £10.00

Fri 19th - 7.30PM

Sat 20th - 2.00PM

Naomi has previously expressed her enjoyment for experimenting with style and content and is now known for creating relaxing and relatable performances that incorporate monologue, spoken word and song. The content of her shows is often poignant, surreal and funny – sometimes all at once. She has been praised for her comic timing and clever storylines.

Adults: £ 13.00

Concessions: £ 10.00 7.30PM

When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman Sam come to the rescue and save the circus?

Join Sam, Penny, Elvis, Station O cer Steele and Norman in an all singing, dancing, action-packed show. You can become a fire-fighter cadet and then watch the magic of the circus. So, come along to Pontypandy and watch the adventures unfold!

Adults: £ 13.00 7.30PM

FIREMAN SAM LIVE!

Mon 29th

BOX OFFICE & TICKETING

OPENING HOURS

Monday & Wednesday: BOX OFFICE CLOSED

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am - 2pm Saturday: 11am - 1pm

HOW TO BOOK

Online:

www.thecivicstourport.co.uk

In Person at the Box O ce during opening hours By Phone during Box O ce hours:

01299 823339

FEES AND CHARGES

The Civic Stourport does not charge a booking fee for online transactions or purchases made through the box o ce.

The Civic, Stourport do not add charges for processing card payments.

Some of our hirers do charge booking fees. Any concerns over this should be raised with the hirers themselves. By law they have to advertise that they are charging a fee, and we will advise andy customer purchasing tickets in person through the Box O ce of this.

TICKET TYPES

Full Price: Adults Concessions: Available (where specified) to children aged 2-15 and to people recieving a state pension.

You may be required to prove eligibility.

Under 2s go free, provided they sit on a parent or guardian’s lap.

RESERVATIONS & REFUNDS

Reservations: Payment is required for reserved tickets within 3 days of the reservation, or 3 days prior to the date of the event, whichever is the soonest.

Any reserved tickets not paid for by this time will be released.

Exchanges: At our discretion, tickets can be exchanged for a di erent performance of the same event.

We do not o er exchanges on tickets for di erent events.

Refunds: We do not o er refunds on any tickets unless the event is cancelled or postponed.

(If your SATNAV does not recognise this postcode please use DY13 8UN)

When you enter Stourport join the one way system which will take you into the town. In the first instance follow the brown tourist signs directing you to the “Riverside and Car Parks”.

You should come to a mini-roundabout at the junction of the High Street, Bridge Street and New Street. Opposite you on the left should be Little Big Town and further up the road opposite you will see the Hope and Anchor pub.

Head straight over the mini-roundabout, onto New Street. The Civic Hall is the last building on the left with the purple fascias. The road immediately before the building takes you to the public car parks. These have recently changed to charging until 9pm.

The Civic is situated on MARTINS WAY, STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY13 8UJ