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Welcome to our winter brochure and an even more exciting season of shows at Preston Guild Hall! We have a fantastic mix of genres to delight audiences of all ages and tastes and not only will we whet your appetite for upcoming shows, we will also tempt you in with our fabulous value show and dine packages, international cuisine at Mundo Tapas, and our stylish new wine bar Review which opens on 1st December.

Our Christmas pantomime Sleeping Beauty will be wowing children and adults alike with its star-studded cast, giant dragon and sensational special effects. Join Silly Billy (aka top comedian Phil Walker) for belly laughs and surprises along with Phoenix Night’s Archie Kelly, Corrie’s Jacqueline Leonard and Hayley Hassall, as seen on CBBC. Meanwhile from November to February it’s full steam ahead for a programme of dance, music, comedy, sport, classical, musicals and family shows. We have the Nutcracker, Sing Along a Grease and Frozen, Gilbert O Sullivan, Bill Bailey, The Gruffalo’s Child and the smash hit West End musical Avenue Q to name but a few. Then there’s snooker, boxing and school and community favourites including the Lancashire Dance Festival and Preston Orpheus Choir.

The Guild Hall is delighted to welcome back Folk in the Foyer, a series of entertaining and sometimes funny gigs with some of the best folk music artists around: Chris While & Julie Matthews, Peter Knight’s Gigspanner and Julie Felix. And 2016 will start off with a bang with indoor fireworks at Last Night of the Preston Proms, A New Years Eve Celebration. The Manchester Concert Orchestra will ring in the changes with all of your Proms favourites, including a rousing performance of Rule Britannia.

Our newly designed brochure lists our shows by category with a diary at the back, so you can easily spot your favourite kind of show.

As always the Guild Hall offers some fantastic group booking rates so get your friends and/or colleagues together and enjoy some great discounts on shows and meals at Mundo Tapas. Don’t forget, from December you can finish your night off or have pre-show drink in the sophisticated surroundings of the chilled but upbeat, contemporary Review bar, which be open 7 days a week and available for venue hire.

True to our vision this season we are proud to offer discounted parking for patrons of the venue so you can stay a little longergreat for Christmas shopping and a show.

We have also introduced our brand new Gift Vouchers which make for great Christmas presents and Theatre Tokens for those friends and family further afield. You can now also redeem Theatre Tokens with us, meaning more great nights for less.

So this season is an extra special one for celebrations and new beginnings as we look forward to an action-packed winter and festive season.

To our loyal customers, thank you for your support. To our newcomers, thank you for joining us. We offer a very warm welcome to all and invite you to celebrate what promises to be our most successful season yet.

Richard and the team

WELCOME

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Avenue Q Charter Theatre Wednesday 11 to Saturday 14 November Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart.

Following five years in the West End, sell-out runs worldwide and a smash hit tour in 2014 (packed with mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness) this hugely entertaining show is hitting the road again in 2015!

Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (Co-creator of BOOK OF MORMON and writer of the songs for Disney’s FROZEN) AVENUE Q is an irresistibly charming musical which tells the story of the loveable characters on a downtown New York Street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues.

Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets, AVENUE Q is the musical like no other.

So don’t let your life suck – book your tickets today!

Suitable for audiences 14+ Tickets £28.50, £22.50 Students £19.00 OAP’s £3.00 OFF Groups of 10 or more get 11th FREE

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‘THE BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE’ SUNDAY TIMES

‘YOU’D BE A MUPPET TO MISS IT!’

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Sleeping Beauty Charter Theatre Monday 7 December 2015 to Saturday 2 January 2016 Make all your dreams come true this year with our spectacular Christmas pantomime Sleeping Beauty. Written, directed by and starring comedy favourite Phil Walker as Silly Billy and Phoenix Nights royalty Archie Kelly as The King, audiences are promised plenty of laughs in this festive family treat.

After causing havoc this year as Linda Hancock in Coronation Street Jacqueline Leonard steps on to the stage as the evil Maleficent, who’s nasty meddling results in Princess Aurora falling into a 100 year sleep; but don’t worry Hayley Hassall as seen on CBBC and Newsround will be on hand as The Good Fairy to ensure our Princess gets her happy ever after.

Will our Prince get there in time? Can he slay the Dragon? Will she ever be awakened?

With dazzling costumes, spectacular sets, hilarious comedy and brand new Special Effects that have never been seen before in the North West, you won’t want to miss it!

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NTS (19th DEC to 31st DEC) Groups of 10 or more: Children: £15.00 *2 FOR 1 £12.50 (Buy 10 get 11th FREE ) (Monday 7th DEC – Adults: £18.50 7pm) School Groups attending Family Ticket: £56.00 Sign Language a schools performance: performance on OAP £2 Off £8.50 (Buy 10 get 11th FREE ) FRI 18th DEC 7pm

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The Ultimate Christmas Party!

Guild Hall Saturday 19th December at 7pm Glamrock legends SLADE are without doubt one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 30 years, with their unique blend of perfect pop-rock’n’roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun. Slade have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world and this Christmas they perform alongside recently reformed and 70’s icons MUD. The two glam rock legends will leave you full of festive cheer as they take to the stage with some of their most recognised Christmas hits, it really will feel a lot like Christmas.

Why not take advantage of our VIP Christmas Party packages and enjoy a sumptuous 3 course dinner, specially prepared for you by our talented chef and his team.

Tickets £25

VIP PARTY PACKAGE £55 (6pm) Includes VIP entrance, a glass of fizz on arrival, a delicious 3 course meal and waiter service!

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Preston Orpheus A Festival for Christmas Guild Hall Saturday 12th December at 7pm Preston Orpheus Choir proudly presents ‘A Festival for Christmas 2015’ There’s something for everyone: music from the Freckleton Brass Band and Pipe Major Stewart Lyell, dance from the Sandham Fitchett Performing Arts, a nativity from Ashton Primary School and songs from Lea Endowed C of E Primary School, and, of course, Preston Orpheus Choir! Make a date with us.

Tickets £13, £15 Concessions £2 OFF

Festive Fever Guild Hall Sunday 13th December at 2pm Fever Dance Company presents a new show for all the family. Showcasing the talents of all the pupils from this amazing dance school. Fever has featured on Got to Dance, the Royal Variety Performance, ITV, the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour and much more.

The show has a Festive twist with performers of all ages and promises to be an excellent afternoons entertainment. VIP Tables are available on request from Fever Dance studio. Call 01772 703704.

Tickets £11 (£13.20) Including booking fee

Longton Community Church Love Unwrapped: A Christmas Celebration Guild Hall Sunday 20th December at 7.30pm Expect an evening filled with Christmas treats and festive fun as Longton Community Church host Love Unwrapped: A Christmas Celebration. For the second year running we’re bringing an exciting Christmas production to the Guild Hall for an event unlike your “average” carol service! Throughout the night you and your family will be invited to sing carols and festive songs, enjoy choir pieces and live drama, watch videos, receive gifts and much more.

Tickets FREE (Ticket still required)

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FAMILY SHOWS

The Gruffalo’s Child

“Fun, daft and a little scary!”

Time Out

Charter Theatre Thursday 14th January at 1.30pm, Friday 15th at 10.30am & 1.30pm, Saturday 16th at 10.30am & 1.30pm The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood...

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he? Tall Stories Theatre Company returns, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning sequel to life in this magical, musical adaptation.

Recommended for ages 3+ .

Tickets £11.50 Schools/ Groups of 10 or more £9 each

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Sid’s Show Charter Theatre Monday 15th February 2016 at 2.00pm Sid is setting out on a heroic quest to find out where in the world his favourite socks and shoes have gone to – share in the adventure at the bottom of the sea, deep in the jungle or floating in outer space you’ll meet some funny characters and discover plenty of surprises along the way.

In an interactive experience crammed with games, songs, poems and magic!

Suitable for ages 3+.

Tickets £12.00 Concession £2 OFF Children £10 Family Ticket £40

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Sing-a-long-a

Frozen

Charter Theatre Friday 19th February at 3pm A full screening of Disney’s FROZEN with lyrics on screen. Introduced by a live host to guide you through this interactive screening showing you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you some dance moves with the help of the Singalonga Princesses. So get your little ones dressed up as their favourite character and come and see Sing-a-Long-a FROZEN where YOU the audience are the stars.

Age recommendation 5+ Tickets £15, Children £10 Family ticket £46 (2A&2C), £33 (1A&2C)

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Grease

Charter Theatre Friday 19th February at 7.30pm The sing along screening of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John is brought to you by the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music. The evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up before they show you how to use your magic moments fun packs. You’ll even get a chance to learn how to hand jive. Then just sit back and watch Danny & Sandy and the gang, while singing and dancing along to the lyrics as shown on the screen.

It couldn’t be easier... or more fun! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.

Tickets £15, Children £10 Groups: Buy 10 get the 11th FREE

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Guild Hall Friday 15th January at 7.30pm TWO MORE SPECTACULAR CONCERTS

Rhapsody Wednesday 27th April at 7.30pm

Flute and Harp Saturday 14 May 7.30pm Tickets £26, £19

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Raymond Gubbay presents

Last Night of the Preston Proms Guild Hall Thursday 31st December at 9.45pm RAVEL Bolero SOUSA Liberty Bell March MASCAGNI Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana BIZET Toreador Song from Carmen TCHAIKOVSKY Sleeping Beauty Waltz MOZART Marriage of Figaro Overture DENZA Funiculi, funicula BIZET The Pearl Fishers Duet ROSSINI Largo al factotum STRAUSS Thunder and Lightning Poilka ELGAR Nimrod

PLUS NEW YEAR’S EVE FAVOURITES RULE, BRITANNIA!, NESSUN DORMA, LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY & HORNPIPE Mario Sofroniou tenor James Cleverton baritone John Pryce-Jones conductor MANCHESTER CONCERT ORCHESTRA THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION WILL INCLUDE A TRADITIONAL MIDNIGHT WELCOME TO 2016 WITH FANTASTIC INDOOR FIREWORKS!

Tickets £29.50, £36.50, £39.50

LA VOCE Charter Theatre Saturday 27th February at 7.30pm The UK’s answer to ‘Il Divo’, La Voce includes some of the best classically trained voices in the world, offering a feast of classical favourites, fused with the greatest pop songs spanning generations, all delivered with style, charm and panache.

Backed by their highly accomplished musicians, La Voce enthrals and entertains with their perfect combination of choreography, comedy and music.

From spectacular four part harmony arrangements of opera classics such as “Nessun Dorma”, to the toe-tapping handclapping sing-along fun of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”, this incredible show has something for everyone.

Tickets £22 Concessions £2 OFF

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Tea Dance Guild Hall Tuesdays 2pm – 4pm Nov 24th, Dec 15th Join us for a wonderful afternoon with live music provided by our organist Chris Hopkins (Direct from the Blackpool Tower Ballroom) Refreshments available.

Featuring mixed ballroom and sequence dancing.

Tickets £5.50

Moscow ballet La Classique

The Nutcracker Charter Theatre Wednesday 18th November at 7.30pm All is quiet in the great house…Clara creeps Downstairs...The Christmas Tree stands alone…

In the darkness, through the curtains, the moonlight beams onto the colourful presents offered there.

It’s midnight, the clock strikes heralding in the spirit of Christmas…Yet something stirs in the darkness beyond and thus unfolds this magical festive tale of THE NUTCRACKER.

Tickets £21.50, £23.50 Under 16s £16.50, £19.50

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The Glenn Miller Orchestra with guest stars The Jiving Lindy Hoppers Guild Hall Sunday 27th December at 3pm Get IN THE MOOD as legendary bandleader RAY McVAY presents a new show for 2015 complete with Colin Anthony and Catherine Sykes on vocals and added harmonies from the Moonlight Serenaders.

Featuring all your Glenn Miller favourites like Tuxedo Junction, Little Brown Jug, American Patrol and, of course, In the Mood as well as songs from other stars and bands of the Miller era. Also featuring a special tribute to FRANK SINATRA on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Tickets £17.50, £19.50, £21.50 Groups: Buy 10 get the 11th FREE

Brendan Cole

A Night to Remember Guild Hall Thursday 10 March at 7.30pm Always a sell out, Strictly Come Dancing’s Brendan Cole is once again set to dazzle audiences across the UK with his latest show A NIGHT TO REMEMBER. Brendan, one of Strictly Come Dancing’s most charismatic choreographers and performers, will host throughout as he leads his cast on a journey of music and dance in a spectacular night of theatrical entertainment. Loaded with ballroom magic and Latin excitement, Brendan’s latest live music and dance extravaganza will be 2016’s must see show!

Tickets £20 ,£32.50, £37.50 DANCE

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COMEDY

Frog and Bucket Comedy Club Guild Hall Foyer 7pm doors, 8.30pm Show Wednesday 25 November 2015

Dan Nightingale Phil Jerrod Chris Washington Jo Caulfield.

Friday 18 December 2015 Katie Mulgrew Paul Sinha Allyson June Smith Nick Doody

Tickets £15, Concessions £13 Groups 5-9 £12.50 10+ £10 per person

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Bill Bailey Limboland

Guild Hall Friday 13 – Saturday 14 November 8pm The gap between how we imagine our lives to be and how they really are is the subject of Bill’s new show LIMBOLAND. With his trademark intelligence and sharp wit, he tells tales of finding himself in this halfway place. The focus of Limboland explains Bill is “the gap between how we imagine our lives to be and how they really are”, with some hilarious jingles, family holiday anecdotes and much musing on the nature of happiness to enjoy too.

Age, Universal Tickets £25.00

Roy “Chubby” Brown Don’t Get Fit! Get Fat! Charter Theatre Saturday 21st November at 7.30pm 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 16+ Tickets £20.00

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An Evening with Noel Fielding Guild Hall Friday 27th November at 8.00pm Noel Fielding (The Mighty Boosh, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Luxury Comedy) is embarking on his first live tour in five years: An Evening With Noel Fielding. Expect a magical mix of Noel’s unique brand of stand up comedy, live animation, music and some of Fielding’s best known TV characters (such as The Moon and Fantasy Man).

Age 12+ Tickets £25

Paddy McGuinness

Daddy McGuinness Guild Hall Saturday 5th December at 8pm The star of ITV’s Take Me Out will return to his performing roots, with his first stand-up comedy tour since 2011. Paddy, who is raring to get back to where he belongs – on stage, making people laugh, said: “I’m really looking forward to being back on tour – I’ve missed it. I’ve got a great new show planned – Daddy McGuinness. Amongst many other things, I’ll be sharing several stories about becoming a first time Dad & parenthood.

Tickets £25.00, £17.50, Age 15+ £35 VIP ticket available

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Ed Byrne; Outside, Looking In Charter Theatre Tuesday 9th February 2016 at 8.00pm That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait that might be Jason Byrne.

Anyway. Funny chap. Has a new show!

Age 12+ Tickets £19.00 “Comedy’s holy grail.... Go see!”

The Sunday Times

“Hilarious anecdotes! I assure you Ed Byrne is one comedian you should DEFINITLEY see” Edinburgh Festival Magazine.

Stewart Francis- Pun Gent Live Nation in association with MHA Proudly presents...

Charter Theatre Friday 26th February 2016 at 8:00pm The star of ‘Mock The Week’, ‘Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow’ and ‘Live At The Apollo’, embarks on a brand new stand up tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show!

Age 16+ Tickets £17.50 www.stewartfrancis.com

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“A brilliant comic brain... this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I’ve ever heard” – The Guardian “Perfectly crafted gags” – Sunday Times

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Showaddywaddy Charter Theatre Saturday 7th November 7.30pm ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band in the World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title as they recently celebrated their 40th anniversary.

Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured the world.

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 ‘Dancing Party’… ‘You’ve Got What It Takes’!

Tickets £19.50

Nils Lofgren Charter Theatre Monday 9th November 8.00pm Legendary American songwriter, virtuoso guitarist and pianist. Recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band.

After touring with Bruce Springsteen as a long-time member of the E Street Band on both the 2012-13 Wrecking Ball tour and the 2014 High Hopes tour NILS LOFGREN is back to perform his own legendary live show.

Nils will be joined for an acoustic set by multi-instrumentalist Greg Varlotta. Expect classic Lofgren favourites like ‘Shine Silently, ‘I Came to Dance’, ‘Keith Don’t Go’ and many others from his vast back catalogue.

Tickets £32.50 Gold Circle £42.50

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The Bev Bevan Band

Jasper Carrot’s Stand Up and Rock Charter Theatre Friday 20th November 7.30pm Jasper is back to his very best....mic in hand regaling the audience with his inimitable stand-up routines before introducing his musical compatriots that have been ‘rockin’ audiences all over the world. Bev Bevan, as well as being Jasper’s mate has rock star credentials that most dream of from the Move through ELO and has one of the finest bands around. So do not miss this unique show that gives the opportunity to see and hear great legendary artistes belt out a night of fantastic songs and Jasper back where he belongs......making us laugh!! ‘.... truly a night to remember……’“….

An absolute blast of a night out…..”

Tickets £25.00

The Sensational Sixties Experience Guild Hall Sunday 22nd November at 7.30pm Brand new production for 2015 making this without doubt the most dynamic 60’s show touring the UK. This is the must see 60’s extravaganza for all 60’s fan’s. For one night only all the hits performed by five of the most popular artistes of the 60s starring. Herman’s Hermits, Chris Farlowe, Steve Ellis the voice of Love Affair, Union Gapuk, New Amen Corner and hosted

by Alan Mosca from Freddie and The Dreamers

Tickets £26.50 Concession 3.00 off Groups of 10 or more 11th FREE MUSIC

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Roy Ayers & His Band Guild Hall Tuesday 1st December at 7.30pm This superb vibraphonist crafted a winning mix of soul, world music and jazz that rode high on the jazz and R&B charts throughout the 1970s and ‘80s.

Roy Ayers started out as a solid hard bop musician, but he quickly upped the soul and disco elements of his sound, and his sophisticated music became an uptown pop staple of disco-era black America. Even while Ayers was gaining attention for such R&B hits as “Running Away,” “Hot” and “In the Dark,” his overall reputation kept growing, particularly in the U.K., and he’s now considered a pioneer of Britain’s acid jazz movement. His work is also widely sampled by American hip-hop producers, and his juicy crossover albums are now as widely available as his soul jazz efforts should be. Ayers has earned his place in pop history as one of the few modern jazz musicians who blueprinted a pop sound with his band, not with his instrument.

Tickets £27.50 Groups of 10 or more get 11th FREE

Toploader Guild Hall Thursday 3rd December 2015 at 7.30pm Toploader will be bringing brand new material to Preston Guild Hall. Since forming in 1997 Toploader have over two million album sales to their name and a string of top 20 hits both home and abroad. Their debut album ‘Onka’s Big Moka,’ sold over one million copies and remained in the Top 5 of the UK album chart for over six months earning them 4 Brit Award nominations.

Enjoy no.1 hit ‘Dancing In The Moonlight’ and many more!.

Tickets £19.50/£35, VIP £55

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Classic Rock Show UK Tour 2016

Top 20 Greatest Guitar Riffs Of All Time – LIVE! ‘Part 2’ Charter Theatre Wednesday 20th January 2016 7.30pm “The classic rock fan’s ultimate live juke box!”

From the extraordinary opening sounds of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Whole Lotta Love’ to Queen’s powerhouse anthem ‘I Want It All’ via AC/DC’s ‘Highway To Hell’ and everything in between, this show will rock you to your core...Classic Rock doesn’t get any better than this! Often imitated but never equalled, The Classic Rock Show offers the rare opportunity to hear these timeless classics played to perfection and in all their glory!

Exhilarating and entrancing in equal measure, with a climax to the show that is not to be missed…a gem of a rock show.

Sore throat guaranteed!

Tickets £22.50, £32.50

Brass at the Guild Guild Hall Sunday 24th January 2016 at 9am The 2016 competitions will include five sections plus The British Open Youth at the Guild. A total of 40 to 50 Brass Bands are expected to compete and a wealth of fine music performances is ensured. The Test Pieces are:Championship - Breath of Souls (Paul Lovatt-Cooper) or Cambridge Variations (Philip Sparke) First - A Celt in Jerusalem (Ian McElligott) or Essay (Edward Gregson) Second - Fire in the Blood (Paul LovattCooper) or The Mermaid of Zennor (Philip Harper) Third - Platform to the Heavens (Paul Lovatt-Cooper) or A Cambrian Suite (Michael Ball) Fourth - The Seafarers (Bruce Fraser/Lomond Music} or The Journal of Phileas Fogg (Peter Graham)

Tickets £8, concessions £6 Groups: Buy 10 or more tickets and get the 11th FREE MUSIC

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Blues Band

36 Years and Back for More 2016 sees The Blues Band Celebrate their 36th year together… Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher.

Charter Theatre Friday 5th February 2016 at 7.30pm Many of the Blues Band’s 21st century fans weren’t even born when these five virtuosos, already music industry veterans, decided to fly in the face of musical fashion in 1979 and form a band ‘just to play the blues’. No one could have predicted that, 35 years on, they’d still be dazzling audiences with their showmanship and virtuosity. About 20 albums and thousands of gigs later, they’ve earned a reputation around the world as one of the finest exponents of the blues tradition in all its forms. With this line-up, it’s hardly surprising.

Tickets £25, £22.50 Groups: Buy 10 or more get 11th FREE

THE KAST OFF KINKS

feat. original drummer MICK AVORY Charter Theatre Thursday 11th February 2016 at 7.30pm Not a Tribute band. But Ex-members of the legendary “KINKS” getting back together again to re-live the good times. This great line-up features MICK AVORY (the original drummer) who played on all the classic hits from 1964 – 1984 They play all the hits from the 60’s 70’s & 80’s including “You Really Got Me” “Tired of Waiting” ”Dead End Street” “Sunny Afternoon” “Autumn Almanac” “Lola” “Apeman” ”Come Dancing” “All Of The Day & All Of The Night” “Dedicated Follower Of Fashion” “Days” “Waterloo Sunset”.

Tickets £20.00 Concessions £2.00 off

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The ELO Experience Guild Hall Saturday 13th February 2016 7.30pm Formed over 7 years ago, The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to this great band. With 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 musical journey through time.

Tickets £22.00 www.elotribute.com

Gilbert O’Sullivan Guild Hall Sunday 21st February at 7.30pm Performing the classics including Alone Again Naturally, Nothing Rhymed and Get Down as well as songs from his new album ‘Latin Ala G’.

His lyrics are as comfortable tackling issues such as war and school bullying as the condition of the human heart coupled with a wry sense of humour! “Gilbert O’Sullivan has finally taken his rightful place as one of the country’s top singer/ songwriters… A great evening – a great concert from a great performer.” – Bristol Evening Post

Tickets £29.50

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Friends of Folk ‘Celebrating over 10 years of bringing the best folk music to Preston’ Friends of Folk are back with a programme of three exciting folk artists performing in the welcoming and intimate Guild Hall Foyer.

Chris While & Julie Matthews Thursday 25 February at 7.30pm Multi award winning Chris While and Julie Matthews’ musical partnership began when they were key members of influential folk super-group The Albion Band. Their songs as a duo have been covered by a range of artists including Mary Black, Barbara Dickson, Christine Collister and Fairport Convention. Both are multi-instrumentalists but it is the union of their two voices and skill as close harmony singers that continues to define their sound.

Tickets £13.50

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Peter Knight’s Gigspanner Sunday 13 March at 7.30pm Without doubt, a bedrock of British traditional music is to be expected from Steeleye span’s erstwhile legendary fiddle player.

But, Gigspanner’s musical reach flirts audaciously with eastern European, French, Cajun, African and even Aboriginal influences, transporting audiences on a “blistering pace of a musical world tour”(Phil Widdows, Folkcast). Peter’s musicianship is further enhanced by the flawless playing of Roger Flack on Guitar and Vincent Salzfaas on congas and Djembe.

Tickets £13.50

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Julie Felix Thursday 28th April at 7.30pm An excellent evening from an artist who has lost none other enthusiasm or ability to entertain with great songs and fascinating insights into her career. Julie has always followed her own restless stars, passionately embracing the cause of peace, and singing songs of protest and inspiration to rallies and audiences around the world. Tickets for Julie’s shows sell out fast, so book early.

Tickets £12.00

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COMMUNITY

Lancashire Schools Dance Festival Guild Hall Thursday 19th November 2015 at 7.30pm The Lancashire Schools Dance Festival is an opportunity for young people from across Lancashire schools to showcase their talents through a dance performance.

Tickets £6.00

Garstang School of Dance Charter Theatre Friday 12th & Saturday 13th February 2016 at 6pm (Sat Mat at 1pm) Sit back and be entertained by our dancing stars!

Performers include Diddie dancers, talented teenagers to Amazing Adult Tappers!

Tickets £10.00 concessions £8

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POETRY/ILLUSION “On a par with the best that David Blaine could offer” City Times-Dubai

LP Creatives proudly present:

‘ILLUSIONS’

Starring Sean Alexander – The Confusionist Charter Theatre Tuesday 1st December at 7.30pm A vibrant, ultra-modern and stunning spectacular featuring the most mind-blowing feats Witness unforgettable and stunning acts of grand illusion, mind reading and close up magic culminating in a fantastical climatic finale that has to be seen to be believed.

From grand levitations to impossible predictions - Sean Alexander promises to leave the audience questioning whether what they have witnessed is real or simply an ILLUSION.

Tickets 7.30pm £18, £16, Conc/Children £15, Groups Buy 10 get one FREE 2.30pm £18, Conc/Children £16, Groups Buy 10 get one FREE, £50 Family ticket

Dr John Cooper Clarke Charter Theatre Monday 8th February at 8pm Britain’s best loved and most important performance poet. John is as vital now as he was in the 70s; His biting, satirical, political and very funny verse, delivered in a unique rapid-fire performance style, resonated with the punk movement. JCC toured with all the seminal bands; The Sex Pistols, The Clash & Buzzcocks, and in the USA with Elvis Costello. Don’t miss the chance to catch him live in Preston.

Tickets £21.50 (inc booking fee)

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World Seniors Championship Snooker Guild Hall Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st January 1pm &7pm Many of snooker’s most famous names will return to the Guild Hall in January for the World Seniors Championship.The Sky Sports-televised event will be open to players aged 40 and over by the end of the current season. Several former World Champions and former winners of the Seniors event will be invited to make up the 16-man field. The remaining spots will be available in a qualifying tournament.

Tickets (plus a 10% booking fee per ticket) Sat Single £10 Concessions £8 Sat All Day £15 Concessions £12 Sun single £15 Concessions £12 Sun All Day £25 Concessions £20

MGM Marbella & Harrison Promotions present

Professional Boxing Guild Hall Saturday 27th February 2016 at 6.30pm Featuring local prospects Matty Clarkson, Ashley Peyton, Liam Conroy, Michael Ramabeletsa, all train locally at Preston’s JR gym.

Tickets £30 standard £50 ringside

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ALSO BOOKING MARCH

ENGLISH YOUTH BALLET – GISELLE Friday 4th & Saturday 5th March at Tickets £20.50, £18.50 £16.50 Concession 2.00 off Buy 10 get 11th free

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Live Nation & Limelight presents

JAMES MARTIN - PLATES, MATES & AUTOMOBILES Wednesday 9th March 19.30pm Tickets £31.50 including booking fee

Guild Hall

IRELAND’S CALL - TWO COUNTRIES, ONE LOVE Thursday 10th March at 7.30pm Tickets £23.50

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A CELEBRATION OF NEIL DIAMOND Friday 11th March at 7.30pm Tickets £17.50

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PAUL CARRACK

Saturday 12th March 7.30pm Tickets £28.50 Golden Circle £38.50

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PRESTON OPERA - THE MAGIC FLUTE Thursday 17th March to Saturday 19th March at 7.30pm Tickets £16.00 Concession £2.00 off Children & Students £7.00

THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS WELCOME TO THE CARNEVIL Wednesday 23rd March at 7:30pm Tickets £26,£22,£20, £18, Concessions £2 OFF Top price only

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The People’s Theatre Company

HOW THE KOALA LEARNT TO HUG Monday 28th March at 2:30pm Tickets £8.00 Children £7.00 Family Ticket £28.00

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T-REXTASY

Friday 1st April at 8pm

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THE ROY ORBISON STORY SAT 9 APRIL AT 7.30PM

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MARK WATSON

FRIDAY 15TH APRIL AT 7.30PM

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THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY WED 27TH APRIL AT 7.30PM

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YOUR VISIT PARK WITH US… We want your visit to be as easy and enjoyable as possible and as such we can now offer patrons of the venue discounted car parking in the Bus Station Car Park on levels 7,8 and 9.

Tickets are available via our box office and online when purchasing your show tickets or meal vouchers. Spaces need to be purchased in advance as a ticket will be provided for you to display within your windscreen.

PRICES: £3 Available from 2.30pm to 2.30am - Levels 7, 8 & 9.

T&C’s Tickets are only valid on the date and time shown on the ticket. Failure to display a valid Parking ticket so it can be easily seen by the attendant will result in a Penalty charge. Applies only to levels 7,8,9.

DINE WITH US….

LEAF OR BEAN Our friendly and relaxed onsite coffee shop is the perfect spot to enjoy one of our many speciality teas or coffees. Whether catching up with friends, meeting a colleague or grabbing a bite to eat before a show, we’ve got it covered. Serving breakfast, lunch, snacks, afternoon tea and cakes plus a wide range of refreshments.

You can order online with our new app available at the App store or online at www.letsorderbrunch.co.uk MUNDO TAPAS Come and experience the very best in tapas cuisine from around the world in our new and exciting restaurant. With high quality, locally sourced ingredients and first class hospitality we guarantee excellent service and divine food to match.

Mundo translates as world and this is reflected in our carefully selected menu of dishes from around the globe. Located within Preston Guild Hall, our stylish yet comfortable restaurant is great for pre or post show dining.

Reservations are advised on show days and vouchers can be purchased in advance from the Box Office or online, meaning more time to enjoy your visit when you’re heading to the show.

View the menu online or for further information: T: 01772 80 44 45 W: www.mundotapas.co.uk

STAY WITH US….

Opening in December 2015 Review, Preston’s latest wine and cocktail bar. Retreat in the heart of the city in a venue boasting a relaxed ambience by day and a lively destination bar by night.

Watch as our team of trained mixologists serve up your favourite classic and quirky cocktails, quality wines and international beers, offering a unique bar for Preston. Show patrons can enjoy 2 for 1 cocktails on production of a valid show ticket.

For further information call 01772 80 44 40 or email review@prestonguildhall.co.uk

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AT A GLANCE

NOVEMBER

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The Bay City Rollers Story

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Shakespeare's School Festival

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Shakespeare's School Festival Alan Davies

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Shakespeare's School Festival Milton Jones

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Showaddywaddy

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North West's Got Talent

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Nils Lofgren

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Avenue Q

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Avenue Q

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Avenue Q Bill Bailey

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Avenue Q Bill Bailey

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Moscow Ballet The Nutcracker

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Lancashire Schools Dance Festival

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Jasper Carrott RLPO Russian Classics

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Roy Chubby Brown

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The Sensational 60's Experience

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Tea Dance

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Frog and Bucket

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An Evening with Noel Fielding

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Roy Ayres

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Toploader

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Paddy McGuiness

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Sleeping Beauty

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Sleeping Beauty

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Sleeping Beauty

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Sleeping Beauty

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Sleeping Beauty

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Sleeping Beauty A Festival for Christmas

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Sleeping Beauty Festive Fever

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FEBRUARY

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Sleeping Beauty

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The Blues Band

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Sleeping Beauty Tea Dance

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John Cooper Clarke

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Sleeping Beauty

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Ed Byrnes Wrist

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Sleeping Beauty

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Kast Off Kinks

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Sleeping Beauty Frog and Bucket

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Garstang School of Dance

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Sleeping Beauty Ultimate Christmas Party

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Garstang School of Dance The ELO Experience

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Sleeping Beauty Longton Community Church

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Sean Alexander Illusions

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Sleeping Beauty

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Sid's Show

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Sleeping Beauty

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Sing-a-long-a Frozen/Sing-a-long-a Grease

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Sleeping Beauty

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Gilbert O'Sullivan

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Sleeping Beauty

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Tea Dance

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Sleeping Beauty

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Folk In The Foyer- Chris Wile & Julie Matthews

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Sleeping Beauty

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Stewart Francis Frog and Bucket

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Sleeping Beauty The Glenn Miller Orchestra

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La Voce Professional Boxing

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Sleeping Beauty

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Sleeping Beauty

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Sleeping Beauty

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Sleeping Beauty Last Night of Preston Proms

JANUARY

MARCH 4

English Youth Ballet-Giselle

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English Youth Ballet-Giselle

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The Beats

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Sleeping Beauty

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James Martin

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Sleeping Beauty

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Ireland's Call Brendan Cole

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The Gruffalo's Child

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A Celebration of Neil Diamond

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The Gruffalo's Child RLPO Symphonie

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Paul Carrack

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The Gruffalo's Child

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Folk In The Foyer - Gigspanner

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Tea Dance

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The Classic Rock Show

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The Circus of Horrors

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Brass at the Guild

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Frog and Bucket

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World Senior Snooker Championships

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How the Koala Learned to Hug

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World Senior Snooker Championships

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Tea Dance

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Preston Opera- The Magic Flute

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CHARTER THEATRE

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GENERAL INFORMATION BOX OFFICE Guild Hall and Charter Theatre Lancaster Road, Preston PR1 1HT IN PERSON Box Office, Lancaster Road Monday to Saturday 10am - 5.30pm Box Office, Guild Hall Promenade 5.30pm - 8pm on performance days TELEPHONE BOOKINGS / RESERVATIONS 01772 80 44 44 booking fees may apply Monday to Saturday, 10am - 5.30pm and until 8pm on performance days ONLINE BOOKING Book online at www.prestonguildhall.com POSTAL BOOKINGS Box Office, Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston PR1 1HT PAYMENT METHODS Cash, Mastercard, Visa, Delta and Maestro.

Cheques will only be accepted for group bookings (payable To Preston Guild Hall Ltd) and must be covered by a guarantee card, with the card details written on the reverse, along with the address of the card holder and card expiry date.

EXCHANGES AND REFUNDS Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the event of a cancellation the face value of the tickets will be refunded only.

CHILDREN Babes in arms (children under 2 years of age) shall be admitted free of charge to those shows they may attend (children’s shows and pantomimes only) unless there is a pre-school price. Children (ages 2 to 15 inclusive) shall require their own ticket which shall be at full ticket price if no child concessions are available at the time of purchase.

Children aged 14 or under will not be allowed entry to the event unless they are supervised (for the duration of the event) by a parent or guardian.

Supervision of such children shall be by not less than 1 adult per 10 children. The management will require parents/supervisors to remove children if, in their opinion, they are causing a disturbance.

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PARKING The car park above the central bus station provides direct pedestrian access to the venues.

Patrons of the Guild Hall and Charter Theatre can pre-pay in advance for a discounted ticket when purchasing their venue tickets at a cost of ÂŁ3.

Available from 2.30pm to 2.30am - Levels 7, 8 & 9.

MAILING LIST Join our mailing list to receive a copy of each new issue of this brochure posted to your home or an e-alert to your email address informing you that the new brochure is now available on-line.

To join our mailing list please contact box office on 01772 80 44 44 or email marketing@prestonguildhall.co.uk LATECOMERS Please arrive in time to take your seat promptly as latecomers may be asked to wait until a suitable break in the performance.

PROGRAMMING Extra events may be arranged after publication of this brochure. For up-to-date product and promotions listings please contact the Box Office, see the local press or visit our website at www.prestonguildhall.com CUSTOMERS WITH DISABILITIES We strive to offer equal access for all. Should you have particular requirements please discuss with the Box Office when making your booking and we will endeavour to assist.

EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL Wheelchair spaces available Lift access to all areas of the venue including Box Office, toilets and bars Guide dogs welcome in all areas Sign language interpreted performances offered on selected shows - see show pages for details.

For further information or assistance please ring the Box Office.

The information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to press. The Guild Hall and Charter Theatre reserves the right to alter the advertised programme or facilities. All discounts are subject to availability and only one discount applies per ticket unless otherwise specified.

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VENUE HIRE

Celebrate With Us! Business or social, we have something for you. Special events and Conferences are our speciality. Under one roof, we have everything you need including the location, catering and expertise to create your perfect event. Guests can expect fabulous food delivered by a highly experienced and professional events team who are more than happy to help.

The various sizes of rooms around the venue allow for huge flexibility in layouts, catering and event activity, you can contact us for:

You can contact us for

Our event services include

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Christmas Parties Christenings Funerals Birthdays Family Occasions Proms and Graduations Club & Society Events Ceremonies Charity Events

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Awards & Gala Dinners Weddings Conferences Meetings Incentives Training Exhibitions Seminars

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Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to make an appointment to view the venue with our Event Manager, Victoria McEnaney on 01772 80 44 43 or email events@prestonguildhall.co.uk.

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