St Helens Theatre Royal - Autumn/Winter Brochure 2023/24

Dear Theatregoer

A very extra-special welcome to our Autumn/Winter season here at St. Helens Theatre Royal! Variety and Family Entertainment are the heartbeat of our wonderful theatre. There truly is something for everybody and we are so proud to bring such a diverse programme of entertainment to our community.

Your wish is granted, as Regal Entertainments whisks you away on a magic carpet ride in our biggest Christmas pantomime yet –ALADDIN! Starring Emmerdale’s Liam Fox as the evil Abanazar and Radio City Star, Leanne Campbell, who is appearing digitally as The Genie of the Mirror. St. Helens favourites Tim Lucas and Lewis Devine are back for more side-splitting mischief! There’s even a state of the art, West-End inspired flying carpet! Each audience member will be given a free pair of 3D glasses that will transport you to Pantoland and beyond! Be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment. This is our fastest selling show yet. Christmas Pantomime creates family memories that last a lifetime.

There’s so much to look forward to… Music legend Marti Pellow brings his most intimate show ever to Theatre Royal! Sarah Millichan promises a laugh a minute with her Late Bloomer’s tour. We have the UK premier tour of By The Waters of Liverpooladapted from Helen Forrester’s million-selling book. There is October half term entertainment for the whole family in Regal Pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. The Time Traveller performs past life regressions on our audiences. Strictly Champion Giovanni Pernice is back with a brand-new show and there are world class tribute acts from Abba to Ed Sheeran to tickle all music lovers taste buds!

Thank you to our patrons and audiences for you continued support and loyalty on behalf of all of us at St Helens Theatre Royal.

Best Wishes, Tom

Hope, Marketing Officer

Regal Entertainments

For over two decades, Regal Entertainments have been operation management of St. Helens Theatre Royal. In 2020, we decided to purchase the theatre and invest in our community. St. Helens Theatre Royal is home to Regal Entertainments spectacular family pantomimes, producing over four spectacular shows a year! These include: Cinderella, Aladdin, Jack and the Beanstalk, Sleeping Beauty, Goldilocks & The Three Bears, Peter Pan and many more!

KEEPING YOU SAFE

St. Helens Theatre Royal are committed to the health and safety of our attendees, staff and patrons. Though we have come a long way in managing and living with Covid-19, we recognise some people may be vulnerable. Therefore, we continue to take the following precautions:

• Hand sanitizing stations will remain and all patrons will be asked to sanitize on entry.

• The air circulation system will remain on full and antibacterial fogging of the auditorium will take place on every performance day.

• We will be respectfully requesting audience members who are vulnerable to wear face coverings unless exempt when in the building and while watching the performance.

• If you feel unwell or have any of the following symptoms, please do not attend: A high temperature, a new continuous cough, a loss or change in sense of smell or taste and a sore throat.

We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

DREAM ACADEMY OF ARTS

The Dream Academy performance workshops take place every Saturday morning.

NEW INTAKES FOR SEPTEMBER 2023

These classes run from 10am – 12pm at St Helens Theatre Royal.

The children work towards 2 performances a year, which are performed at Theatre Royal. We can arrange a “buddy” friend in case your child is a little shy or nervous, but we find all children settle in easily after the first couple of weeks.

The cost per child is £6 a week.

Simply turn up at the Theatre Box Office and register that morning before the class starts. If you would like any further information, do not hesitate to contact us.

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ROYAL FAMILY…

St Helens Theatre Royal has launched a brand-new theatre membership scheme during the Coronavirus Pandemic, to appeal to its loyal patrons to support the venue through these difficult times. In return, members of the ‘Royal Family’ will receive a whole host of exclusive benefits when attending the theatre.

JOIN TODAY AND RECIEVE

• Special discounts available on Regal Entertainments Family shows throughout the year.

• Priority booking periods on selected shows.

• Free Programme for a Regal Production when attending twice a year.

• 10% off drinks and confectionery.

• Free ticket exchange.

• Season Brochures sent direct to your home.

• Discounted tickets on other productions around the region.

• Your name mentioned in the Pantomime programme.

• Exclusive local restaurant/business offers.

• A membership card and pack

To become a Royal Family Member now by visiting sthelenstheatreroyal.com/membership or email membership@sthelenstheatreroyal.co.uk

COST

£35 per year (12-month membership) for one off payment

£30 per year (12-month membership) for autorenewal.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR ROYAL FAMILY!

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 information & Gift Vouchers

Pre-Show Drinks

Enjoy a drink and soak up the ambiance in The Crown Bar which is open an hour before every performance and during the interval. You can now order drinks and treats from your seat using our QR code. They will be delivered by one of our front of house staff.

Join Our Mailing List

Keep up to date with all the new shows, events and special offers plus all the latest theatre news by signing up to our monthly email and newsletters at sthelenstheatreroyal.com

Wheelchair Access

There are a number of wheelchair spaces available for each performance and the theatre is accessible to wheelchair users via a ramp at the main entrance. Please inform the Box Office of your requirements when booking your tickets and go to reception on arrival.

Booking Fees and Restoration Levy

All prices are inclusive of a £1 per seat transaction fee. On-line bookings are subject to an additional 50p per seat on-line processing fee. An optional £1 per ticket restoration levy is requested at the time of booking.

ROYAL GIFT VOUCHERS.

Perfect for Christmas, birthdays or that special occasion.

We sell gift vouchers in any denomination to be used against any Theatre Royal show. Vouchers are valid for 12 months.

TREAT YOUR LOVED ONES TO A SURPRISE THEY WILL NEVER FORGET, GIVE THE GIFT OF THEATRE WITH ST HELENS THEATRE

MEET THE TEAM

BOX OFFICE Marie Mousdell, Brian Pridmore and Ann Pendlebury

HEAD OF WARDROBE Becci Quinn

STAGE MANAGER Mike Randolph

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jane Joseph

FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGERS Kate Ford, Jean Aspinall & Marie Anderson

CLEANING STAFF Bev and Lynn Appleton

MARKETING Tom Hope

PUBLIC RELATIONS Bill Elms

SPONSOR A SEAT

Following the re-opening of St. Helens Theatre Royal, we are offering the unique opportunity to sponsor one of our auditoriums seats. Sponsoring a seat could be a special gift! A way to mark a significant anniversary, birthday or to remember someone who loves theatre. For a one-off donation of £200 we will engrave your name on a plaque in the auditorium and this will remain on the seat indefinitely. This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of the history and vibrant future of St. Helens Theatre Royal.

BECOME AN USHER

Are you a dynamic, positive individual who thrives on a busy, multiple-show environment? Then come and work for us at one of the most exciting, programme packed New Writing, Comedy & Pantomime powerhouse in Merseyside – St Helens Theatre Royal!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Front of House team in ensuring that events run smoothly and safely, and that all visitors can enjoy their time at Theatre Royal, providing exceptional COVID SAFE customer service to visitors and artists.

Please note previous experience working with the general public and retail experience is essential to be considered for this position.

To apply please email info@ sthelenstheatreroyal.co.uk

(Please note, the positions are on a voluntary basis and expenses per show will be paid. All applicants must be age 16 and over.

THEATRE TOKENS

Treat someone to a night out at the theatre. With no expiry date, Theatre Tokens can be used for something they really want to see at more than 260 theatres nationwide. Theatre Tokens are despatched by First Class post or Special Delivery to anywhere in the UK. You can purchase them from the St. Helens Theatre Royal Box Office or online! All orders are despatched on the next working day (MondayFriday). We regret that we cannot deliver on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Should you have any queries about the despatch date of your order, or require any assistance, please contact us.

Need something last minute? Our eGift can be sent to any email inbox immediately. eGifts can only be purchased online.

The Best of Queen –The Break Free Tour

Mon 18 Sep

Adult £29.50

Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing The Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK’s favourite rock band.

From Queen’s early beginnings with Bohemian Rhapsody, to their sell out concerts at Wembley Stadium, you’ll experience highlights from Queen’s extraordinary musical performances, whilst you relive the spellbinding atmosphere that Queen delivered over their illustrious career.

For nearly 50 years, Queen have wowed audiences with their legendary live concerts, heart thumping anthems, and jaw dropping, epic scale productions. With 18 number one albums, 18 number one singles and nearly 300 million records sold, it’s no wonder Queen are recognised as the world’s greatest rock band.

Most Haunted 2023

Wed 20 Sep

Tickets £30.50

Most Haunted is the original and most successful worldwide Paranormal investigation series ever made!

Presented by Evette Fielding the first lady of the paranormal together with Karl Beattie and the Most Haunted team, you will be taken on the darkest, most terrifying journey of your life.

Theatre audiences will be shaking in their seats as Evette and the team present MOST HAUNTED’S ALL-TIME TOP 10 SCARES complete with unseen video footage from Haunted Castles, Manor Houses, Hospitals and Prisons.

Most Haunted Live will take the theatrical experience to a whole new level with audience members taken back to the Victorian age of séance and Ouija board and invited to conduct their very own ghostly investigation.

Emerald Storm

Sat 25 Sep

Tickets £30.50

Feel the immense power and thunderous rhythms as Irish Dance and Modern Tap Combine to soar into the 21st century! This explosive show is a thrilling fusion of music and dance styles.

Set to a backdrop of Celtic mythology and the conflicts of human nature. Love is corrupted and soulmates torn apart through generations. A sinister force must be stopped!

Co-written and Cochoreographed by world renowned tap dancer and Hollywood actor ADAM

GARCIA. A twice Olivier Award nominated stage actor and having appeared in hit movies such as Coyote Ugly, Adam is currently starring in the Netflix series The Serpent Queen. Even after all his on screen success, Garcia is still a legend of Dance. This is Irish Dance Reborn!

The Wonder of Stevie

Tue 26 Sep 7:30pm

Tickets £28

Voted one of Britain’s top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra) and their world-class live band present a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics, taken from 1970s Signed, Sealed, Delivered through to Talking Book, Innervisions, Songs in the Key of Life, and Hotter than July.

Playing hit after hit, from the dance floor classics I Wish and Superstition to the beautiful arrangements of My Cherie Amour and Overjoyed. The show will also feature compositions by Stevie that others artists have had massive hits with.

The Wonder of Stevie’s outstanding 9-piece band features musicians who have previously performed with a wide variety of music legends!

‘Breathtaking’ - Sunday Times

‘Spine-tingling’ - The Guardian

The Drifters

Thu 28 Sep 7:30pm

Tickets £31

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies', ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many more!

The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll of Fame, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.

“I am thrilled with the success of our recent UK tours and we invite you all to join us in continuing to celebrate this incredible and everlasting story of The Drifters.” Said Tina, speaking about the tour.

Northern Live

Fri 29 Sep 7:30pm

Tickets £27

Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect to hear:

Dobie Gray - “Out On The Floor”, R Dean Taylor“There’s A Ghost In My House”, Frank Wilson - “Do I love You - Indeed I Do”, Gloria Jones - “Tainted Love”, Al Wilson - “The Snake”, Yvonne Baker - “You Didn’t Say A Word”,

Jimmy Radcliffe - “Long After Tonight Is Over”, Garnet Mimms- “Looking For You”, Dean Parrish - “I’m On My Way” and many, many more.

The Greatest Love of All

Tue 3 Oct 7:30pm

Tickets: £35

Fresh from her show-stopping Britain’s Got Talent finals appearance, Belinda Davids returns to the UK with her acclaimed stage show. Whitney’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as “mind-blowingly spot on”.

Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids – a RiSA chart-topping artist in her home country of South Africa - who has performed alongside the likes of Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole and Monica and featured on Fox TV’s ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ and BBC1 TV’s ‘Even Better Than the Real Thing’.

With the accompaniment of a live band, backing vocalists and choreographed dancers, plus state-of-the-art sound, lighting, vision and theatrical effects, this is a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers.

*Not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston

SH!T-FACED SHAKESPEARE® - Much Ado About Nothing

Wed 4 Oct 7:30pm

Tickets £25

Stumbling out of their London local (Leicester Square Theatre) and straight onto a UK-wide theatre crawl, hoping to not get BARD along the way, Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® go on tour with an all-new production of their hit show Much Ado About Nothing.

When the sinister Don John and his troupe of bachelor soldiers arrive in Messina, love is in the air as old flames are reignited and new desires begin to burn. Maybe some giggle juice will help lubricate the process?

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® is the classic combination of a hacked-to-bits Shakespeare script, half a dozen professional actors and a bucketload of booze! Sounds classical to us.

Warning: This is an adult show for big sensible grownups and therefore contains rude stuff!

Shape of You – The Music of Ed Sheeran

Fri 6 Oct 7:30pm

Tickets £21

Chameleon Music Marketing are thrilled to present this outstanding new production featuring the incredible music of one of the world’s finest singer-songwriters. Featuring an insanely talented band, awesome visuals and a stunning light show, Shape of You has it all – from signature loops to soulful singalongs, via beatbox raps and aching acoustic arrangements. Drawing from the multi-million selling albums Divide and Multiply as well as the ground-breaking Equals and his collaborations album, Shape of You delivers all the hits from the Ed Sheeran songbook in a totally live performance that will grip you throughout.

Prepare to fall in love again to the songs that touched us all, including THINKING OUT LOUD, THE A-TEAM and CASTLE ON THE HILL,

Thank Abba For The Music

Sat 7 Oct 7:30pm

Tickets £25.50

Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves! Thank ABBA For The Music is a two-hour theatre ABBA-fest that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history's most successful and entertaining live bands.

Featuring all of ABBA's greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take A Chance On Me, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Knowing Me Knowing You, SOS, Fernando, Super Trouper and many more!

With stunning costumes, a 7-piece live band, interactive video projection, some tongue-in-cheek Swedish humour, and of course ABBA’s spectacular trademark harmonies - this is the ultimate feel-good party show!

ABBA and 70’s fancy dress optional…but encouraged!

The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Elton John

Sat 14 Oct 7:30pm

Tickets £29

Pack your bags, strap yourself in, zero hour 7.30pm for a night like no other as we celebrate Sir Elton John!

The Rocket Man is the world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon, playing to audiences all around the world and we are delighted to arrive in St Helens on our UK tour for 2023.

So, catch a star if you can and wish for something special as we ask you, are you ready for Love? Jimmy Love!

No one else recreates the flamboyant megastar with as much vigour and brilliance.

Join us as Jimmy and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits, including, Saturday Nights Alright, Crocodile Rock, many more.

Art Music Events Ltd presents a Celebration of the Life of a Music Legend

The Definitive BURT BACHARACH Songbook

Reilly

JOHN

REILLY

THE SMOOTH

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OPERATORS perform The Definitive Burt Bacharach Songbook

Sun 15 Oct 7:30pm

Tickets £26

Britain’s finest song writers and hand-picked world class session musicians present a sophisticated masterclass in melody, honouring BURT BACHARACH, writer of one of America’s greatest songbooks for artistes such as Dionne Warwick, Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, Gene Pitney, The Carpenters etc, etc.

Atlantic recording artist John Reilly fronts this concert with his spiritual and soulful vocals. Female vocals are elegantly performed by Miss Rachel Raynor and the Musical Director overseeing this dazzling non-stop parade of classic songs is Canadian pianist and composer Lewis Nitikman.

‘Anyone Who Had A Heart’ –‘Walk On By’ – ‘Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head’.

BY THE WATERS OF LIVERPOOL HELEN FORRESTER’S

‘A BIG SWEEPING STORY WITH REAL EMOTION!’ The Stage

Adapted by ROB FENNAH Directed by GARETH TUDOR PRICE

TOM ROBERTS . LYNN FRANCIS . JOE GILL . EMMA MULLIGAN . DANIEL TAYLOR LYNNE FITZGERALD . JOE OWENS . SAMANTHA ALTON . ROY CARRUTHERS

‘CONVINCING & COMPELLING!’

Broadway World

Adapted from the million-selling book by Helen Forrester

A stunning period drama produced by the team that brought the smash hit ‘Twopence To Cross The Mersey’ to the stage

By The Waters Of Liverpool is set in the 1930s after Helen’s father went bankrupt during the Depression. Her family were forced to leave behind the nannies, servants and comfortable middle-class life in the South West of England. The Forresters chose Liverpool to rebuild their shattered lives, but they were in for a terrible shock.

Taken out of school to look after her young siblings, Helen is treated as an unpaid slave. So begins a bitter fight with her parents for the right to go out to work and make her own way in life. But by 1939 and with Britain on the verge of war, Helen now aged 20, has still never been kissed by a man. But things start looking up for her when she meets a tall strong seaman and falls in love.

Maggie May - The Rod Stewart Years

Tue 19 Oct 7:30pm

Tickets £25.50

Experience the Ultimate Rod Stewart tribute concert as it tours across Europe. Maggie May is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the most. Charismatic superstars of our time featuring Rob Wright and his amazing live band.

Audiences be prepared to be taken on a magical journey of over 5 decades of non stop hits Including ‘You Wear It Well ‘, ‘Sailing’ , ‘You’re In My Heart ‘, ‘First Cut Is The Deepest’, ‘Maggie May’, ‘Da ‘Ya Think I’m Sexy’, ‘Baby Jane’, ‘Hot Legs ‘, ‘Tonight I’m Yours ‘ ‘Every Beat Of My Heart ‘ , ‘Downtown Train’ and many, many more Join us for an unmissable evening as we pay homage to Rod the Mod

Bingo That’s Bonkers

Wed 20 Oct 7:30pm

Tickets £21

We’re taking bingo out of the hall, adding comedy, music and even bigger balls! Smashing atmosphere, crazy games and not to mention great prizes!?!?

The Bingo Revolution starts here. Your Hosts and DJ's for the evening will be Perry Marco and Owen Lewis and they will be playing smash hit from the 80's & 90's and today! Expect everything from ABBA to Spice Girls to Beyonce to sing and dance to, OH and we nearly forgot, we will also be playing BINGO with great prizes!!So expect prizes and surprises and a great night out for all!

An Evening With Laurel and Hardy

Presented by Neil Brand

Thu 9 Nov 7:30pm

Tickets £20.50

Neil Brand is acclaimed as the leading world expert on silent film and comedy! He has been invited to appear & perform around the world in over 30 countries, appearing at major film festivals & theatres.

From their earliest days on opposite sides of the Atlantic in Music Hall and on the stage, to their individual comedy films before they were paired up by Hal Roach, and on to their silent masterpieces before the arrival of sound, Neil will tell the touching story of the world’s greatest comedy team!

Fully illustrated with stills, clips and Neil’s superlative piano accompaniment and culminating in two of the Boys’ best silent short films, Big Business and Liberty, this is a show that promises gales of laughter!

Mums The Word

Fri 10 Nov 7:30pm

Tickets £27

The Mother of all Shows. The stuff nobody tells you about parenthood...until it’s too late. Whether it’s leaving the house without your bra, crying in the supermarket aisles for no reason, or secretly thinking you had given birth to E.T. You won’t feel alone when listening to these women portray the “beauty” of bringing new life into the world...or forgetting where they left it.

If you’re a mum-to-be, about to have your first grandchild or even the cat’s mother in need of a witty romp through the trials and tribulations of parental life, then this is the show for you!

ST HELENS’

Directed by Chantelle Nolan

Choreographed by Nazene Langfield • Musical DIrection Callum Clarke

Regal Entertainments proudly present the most spellbinding panto of them all – Jack and the Beanstalk at St Helens Theatre Royal this October half term from Fri 27 Oct– Sun 5 Nov.

Perfect entertainment for the whole family! Jack and the Beanstalk tells the rags to riches story of a boy who sells the family’s cow for a handful of beans, getting him into a lot of trouble with his poor mother. But the story takes a magical twist when the beans sprout into a magnificent beanstalk that reaches up to a mystical land high in the sky!

Saturday 28 October 12pm 6pm

Sunday 29 October 12pm 5pm

Monday 30 October 1pm --

Tuesday 31 October 1pm 5pm

Wednesday 1 November 1pm --

Thursday 2 November 12pm 5pm

Friday 3 November 12pm 6pm

Saturday 4 November 12pm 6pm

Sunday 5 November 12pm --

Lost In Music

Sat 11 Nov 7:30pm

Tickets £31

The night out of the year that you need more than ever, is back!

Get ready to get LOST IN MUSIC!

Join us as we recreate the magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco!

Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic. This show boasts a sensational live band, incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals and is sure to have you dancing in the aisles!

With songs such as Never Can Say Goodbye, On The Radio, Hot Stuff, Car Wash, Boogie Wonderland and many, many more!

The Time Traveller

Tue 14 Nov 7:30pm

Tickets £25.50

Audiences prepare to be truly amazed by Tony Rae (The Time Traveller) in an Evening unlike anything you have ever seen, the show will totally mesmerise and captivate those who are curious about having lived before and how our experience from past lives contributes to and effects our choices and decisions in this life .

Audience members will then be selected to time travel on a journey to their past lives, will anyone speak in a foreign languagethey know nothing about, or write in the styles of days gone by? The fascinating experience is then directly relayed by audio and video to present one of the most astonishing events in theatre history and a night you will never forget .

Michael Starring Ben

Tue 21 Nov 7:30pm

Tickets £32.50

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.

Michael® Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he's honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.

The show features a live band, dazzling costumes and the performer's iconic dance routines. It also showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and also of The Jackson 5 including Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and Man in the Mirror.

We Three Kings

Wed 22 Nov 7:30pm

Tickets £21

A welcome return for the two-hour uplifting Rock n Roll Show. Three Artists celebrate the music of three Rock n Roll Icons: Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, & Elvis! All your Favourites all done in true Rock n Roll Style!

Will Rock n Roll in St Helens ever Die? That’ll be the Day!

DIGITALLY RADIO CITY’S

Directed by Chantelle Nolan

DirectION BY Callum Clarke • ChoreographY BY Nazene Langfield

Take a magic carpet ride this Christmas and be whisked off to Pantoland where young street urchin Aladdin lives with his hapless brother Wishee Washee and larger-than-life mum Widow Twankey in their family laundry. Join our young hero as he battles the wicked Abanazar who has a dastardly plan to rule the world with the help of one very special lamp.

Can Aladdin save the day – and can he also win the heart of the fair Princess Jasmine? Make sure that you’ve booked your place in the cave of wonders, and get ready to shout “Open Sesame” during a fun-filled evening of enchantment, hilarious comedy, wonderful songs, incredible dance numbers, and a story which would make even the evil Abanazar’s heart melt.

Emmerdale star Liam Fox will make his panto debut in the role of the evil Abanazar, and panto royalty Leanne Campbell will appear digitally as a magical ‘Genie of the Mirror’.

One of the most treasured family pantomimes of all time, Aladdin is the story with more than enough magic and will create Christmas memories that will last a lifetime!

PERFORMANCES & TIMES

TICKET PRICES FROM £21

Regal

Crown Band Tickets

Golden Tickets

Adult £25.00 Concession £24.50

Child £24.00

Standard Tickets

Adult £23.00 Concession £22.50

Child £22.00 Family (2Ad x 2Ch): £86.00

Sparkle Tickets

All Seats: £21.00

® = Relaxed Performance Groups of 20+:

♥ £23.00 per seat

♦ £21.00 per seat

■ Schools Group Rate: £10.00 per seat (1 in 15 go FREE)

■ NO GROUP RATES ON GOLDEN SEATS

(APART FROM SCHOOL SHOWS) ■

All of the above prices include a theatre transaction fee

Stranger Things

Tue 23 Jan 7:30pm

Tickets £37

Tune in, children of the 80s! Join us in the upside-down for this award-winning, smash hit new parody musical; Stranger Sings! Straight from off-Broadway, to a UK premiere 3-month sell-out run in London, we’re now thrilled to announce the UK nationwide Theatre Tour of Stranger Sings! This award-winning sci-fi spoof is a wild, irreverent twist on the hit Netflix series - in all its hairraising, blockbuster glory.

Take a trip with your favourite gang on a night of indulgent pop culture references, heavy synth, poor parenting, dancing demogorgons and maybe - just maybe - you might find justice for Barb along the way.

Let the incredible original writing of Jonathan Hogue subvert the genre with this fearless parody, where there are too many mullets, a generous helping of fairy lights, and the 80s finally embraces feminism.

So, hop(per) on your bike and grab your transmitter radio (don’t forget your inhaler); because saving your friends is the answer to this never ending story. No mouth breathers allowed.

Psychic Sally

Wed 17 Jan 7:30pm

Tickets £29.50

The nation’s favourite psychic is back on tour! With Sally’s love, laughter and warmth, this show is a unique evening not to be missed.

The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

The Makings of a Murderer

Thu 25 Jan 7:30pm

Tickets £29

Investigating The UK’s Most Notorious Serial Killers

Hosted by the Detective Who Brought Serial Killer PETER TOBIN to Justice

A chilling, thrilling, night with The Scottish Detective, David Swindle.

Exploring the cases, the circumstances and the detective’s perspective on what really went on, the early warning signs and the clues behind The Makings of a Murderer!

Learn about the biggest British serial killers of all time - including Jack the Ripper, Peter Tobin, Harold Shipman, Peter Sutcliffe and ‘Killer Couples’ – Fred and Rose West and The Moors

Murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley.

A unique insight into the minds of the murderers, what made them tick and how they were caught.

18 plus advised

Totally Tina

Fri 26 Jan 7:30pm

Tickets £26

Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina tribute – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast. This breathtaking tribute to Tina Turner celebrates the amazing life and work of the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll!

Early hits, including River Deep - Mountain High and Nutbush City Limits, were just a taste of what was to come. We Don’t Need Another Hero, Simply the Best, What’s Love Got to Do With It, I Don’t Wanna Lose You and When the Heartache is Over propelled Tina to stadium concert stardom.

Supported by her dazzling dancing girls in sequins, feathers and diamonds, Justine recreates and remembers those famed live performances for one night only!

Do You Believe In Ghosts?

Tue 30 Jan 7:30pm

Tickets £30

An original play, like no other! Step into the haunted theatre for a chilling night as leading man Adam, an actor-turnedparanormal investigator, unravels the legends of theatre ghosts.

With his guests Joanna and stage manager Steve, they venture into a live investigation of the theatre’s dark story.

As they push the boundaries of reality, the line between performance and the supernatural blurs, and the consequences become dangerously real.

Prepare for unexpected twists and a roller-coaster of thrills that will leave you questioning, “Do You Believe in Ghosts?”

Join us for a dark, unconventional, and humorous tale of the unknown. Dare you?

Get it On! –One Night of Glam Rock

Thu 1 Feb 7:30pm

Tickets £31

From the producers who brought you hit show - Lost in Music!

Girls rock your boys as we bring you the biggest glam rock show of a generation!

An outrageous celebration of a golden age, live on stage. The costumes, the make-up, the music.

You ain’t seen nothing yet! So, bring your tiger feet and join us for a night like no other.

We will transport you back to a time dreams were made of!

Featuring the biggest hits from T.Rex, Mud, Slade, Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Wizzard, Sweet and many more.

Come on feel the noize and dress to impress for this feel-good show of the year!

The Sooty Show

Sat 3 Feb 2:30pm

Tickets £21

Celebrating 75 amazing years in show business, Sooty, Sweep and Soo are planning a very special birthday party and you’re all invited. However, in true Sooty style nothing goes to plan!

The party preparations are well underway: Sooty gets messy baking the birthday cake, Soo’s trying to find the perfect party dress, and Sweep’s practising his dance moves and needs some boys and girls to join in with musical statues! Sooty is planning his biggest magic trick yet making a member of the audience float in the air! Oh, and watch out for Sooty’s new water pistol. It’s turbocharged to reach right to the back of the theatre, so don’t forget your raincoat!

Plus – join us after the show to meet Richard and Sooty!

The Wizard of 0z

10 – 18 Feb 2024

Tickets starting from £10.00

Audiences are invited to join Dorothy and Toto as they follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald city, so Dorothy can ask the Wizard to help her return home. Along the way she meets the Scarecrow who wants a brain, the Tin Man who desires a heart and the Cowardly Lion who needs courage.

You can expect another fantastic Regal Entertainments production, filled with song and dance, sensational sets, fabulous costumes, hilarious comedy and fun for the entire family! With an all star cast and St. Helens favourites to be announced! Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Stuart Michael - The Psychic Medium

Tue 20 Feb 7:30pm

Tickets £31

A thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship!

Boasting an impressive, worldwide celebrity client list, Stuart brings his quick-witted humour, sensitivity, and compassion to the stage. Sharing his personal story –the childhood gift of being able to see with the mind’s eye – Stuart uses his extraordinary abilities to connect with the spirit world.

Intuitively drawn to members of the audience, he brings forward direct messages from the other side. Don't worry about where you're sitting, Stuart will find you if he has a message for you!

Don’t miss this unique and unforgettable evening. You have to see it to believe it. The production is investigational and for the purposes of entertainment.

I'M ALIVE... CELINE DION BY JANUARY BUTLER

Wed 21 Feb 7:30pm

Tickets £29

The Ultimate Céline Dion tribute concert with an incredible full live band and starring the highly acclaimed vocalist January Butler. With dazzling costumes, jaw dropping vocals and a sensational 'live concert' feel, this show will take you on a two-hour electrifying journey through Céline's life and career as we travel through four decades of hits.

Packed with Worldwide platinum selling hits including "It's All Coming Back To Me Now", "I'm Alive", "Think Twice", "My Heart Will Go On", "That's the Way It Is"

"The Power of Love" "River Deep, Mountain High" and many more hit songs and arrangements performed by January who has taken her years of studying the movements, mannerisms and iand intricate detail of Céline.

The Mersey Beatles 2024

Fri 1 Mar 7:30pm

Tickets £28

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four.

The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celebration of John, Paul, George and Ringo.

The band – who clocked up more than 600 appearances in a 10-year residency at Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club – brilliantly exude the inner and outer spirit of the original Fab Four. Throughout two unforgettable hours, they take the audience on a fabulous ride through the ‘mop top’ hits of Beatlemania, the psychedelic creativity of Sgt Pepper to the melodic wonder and energy of the Fab Four’s later work.

The Story of Guitar Heroes

Tue 5 Mar 7:30pm

Tickets £28

One of the UK’s premier live The ultimate celebration of the genius of Stevie Wonder.

Award-winning vocalist Noel McCalla, saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra) and their world-class band present a diverse catalogue of iconic back-to-back hits including Superstition, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Isn’t She Lovely, I Wish, Sir Duke, Master Blaster and many more.

Featuring musicians who have previously performed with legends including Bill Withers, Amy Winehouse, The Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, David Gilmour, Nile Rodgers, Martha Reeves, Chaka Khan, Jamiroquai, Booker T. Jones, Gregory Porter and Alfie Boe.

★★★★★ ‘Breathtaking’

Sunday Times

★★★★★ ‘Spine-tingling’

The Guardian

Jim Davidson

–Swimming Against The Tide

Fri 8 Mar 7:30pm

Tickets £28

Jim Davidson Swimming Against the Tide! 2024 Tour

Join Britain’s best loved funny man on his marathon swim as he resists the pull of the under-current of radical sensibilities of the woke minority.

Slap on the Goose fat and battle through the dark and murky woke infested waters and join him for another evening of rip- roaring grown-up comedy, as Jim Davidson OBE continues to play to capacity audiences year after year.

“Showman Jim triumphs… he hit the spot again and again”

Sunday Express *****

“Standing ovation to packed houses every night “ The Mirror **** “

Davidson was cheered to the rafters” The Telegraph

“A master of his art”

The Spectator

Something About George

Thu 14 Mar 7:30pm

Tickets £27

“All Things Must Pass”, they say. Well, George Harrison’s name will live on forever.

Starring West End actor and musician Daniel Taylor,Something About George – The George Harrison Story tells the truly remarkable tale of one of music’s most understated icons.

Featuring a five-piece band performing beautiful songs such as “My Sweet Lord”, “Something”, “Got My Mind Set On You” and “Handle With Care”, the show includes incredible solo material and music from rock n’ roll’s greatest supergroup, The Travelling Wilburys - not forgetting more than a few Beatles’ classics along the way.

From heartbreak to hedonism and song writing to instant success.

Produced by Something about Productions.

Irish Annie’s

Mon 18 Mar 7:30pm

Tickets £27

Come on down for a session at Irish Annie’s pub, a brand-new musical play by Asa Murphy celebrating the best of Irish culture, from the music through to the comedy. Featuring a live 5-piece band Shenanigans.

Meet landlady Annie and her regular madcap customers for a fun night out of comedy and music, featuring original tracks written for the show by Asa Murphy, along with your all-time favourite Irish tunes including Galway Shawl, Tell Me Ma, Dirty Old Town, Danny Boy and many more. The show has audiences laughing, singing, and dancing the night away. Singalong song sheets are handed out to all attending. Cast includes Ricky Tomlinson, Catherine Rice and Asa Murphy. It has been known for a special guest to walk through the pub door too. You never know who might walk in.

Produced by Bill Elms Productions and Asa Murphy.

A Beautiful Noise

Fri 22 Mar 7:30pm

Tickets £26

From London’s West End, this internationally acclaimed production celebrates the music of Neil Diamond. From the hits he penned during his time in the Brill Building to the Jazz Singer and countless live concerts, Neil Diamond is a musical icon, selling over 130 million albums throughout his exceptional career.

This is the only show starring the extraordinary FISHER STEVENS, undeniably one of the BEST Neil Diamond impersonators you will ever see! Together with the fantastic cast of professional musicians and singers who performed at the Lyric theatre in Londons’ Shaftesbury Avenue. ★★★★★

"The legendary music of Neil Diamond is brought to life for a night you won't forget”

Broadway World Review - 2019

MEET LANDLADY ANNIE ALONG WITH HER REGULARS AND LAUGH, SING AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!

Bill Elms presents ASA MURPHY AS SEAMUS MURPHY

CATHERINE RICE AS IRISH ANNIE

RICKY TOMLINSON AS HIMSELF

FEATURING ORIGINAL MUSIC AND YOUR FAVOURITE IRISH TUNES INCLUDING: Galway Shawl, Tell Me Ma, Dirty Old Town, Whisky In The Jar and many more.

A MUSICAL COMEDY BY ASA MURPHY WITH LIVE MUSIC BY SHENANIGANS

FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS

DREAM ACADEMY PRESENT GREASE

FRI 18 – SUN 20 AUG • VARIOUS TIMES

TWO CITIES – HALF THE WORLD AWAY 2023

THU 24 – FRI 25 AUG • VARIOUS TIMES

THE DIANA ROSS STORY 2023

SAT 26 AUG • 7.30 PM

MILKSHAKE LIVE 2023

SUN 27 AUG • 12.30 PM AND 3.30 PM

RAVE ON – THE RISE OF ROCK AND ROLL

THU 31 AUG • 7.30 PM

SOUL TRAIN

FRI 1 SEP • 7.30 PM

TRIBUTE TO THE CARPENTERS 2023

SAT 2 SEP • 7.30PM

CIRQUE THE GREATEST SHOW

SUN 3RD SEP • 4PM

ILLEGAL EAGLES

WED 6TH SEP 2023 • 7.30PM

I LIKE IT – THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO GERRY MARSDEN AND THE SWINGING SIXTIES

FRI 8 SEP • 7.30PM

BEN PORTSMOUTH –ELVIS TRIBUTE 2023

THU 14 SEP • 7.30PM

THE BEST OF QUEEN

MON 18 SEP • 7.30PM

MOST HAUNTED 2023

WED 20 SEP • 7.30PM

EMERALD STORM

MON 25 SEP • 7.30 PM

THE WONDER OF STEVIE 2023

TUE 26 SEP • 7.30PM

SARAH MILLICAN

WED 27 SEP 2023 • 8PM

THE DRIFTERS

THU 28 SEP • 7.30 PM

NORTHERN LIVE 2023

FRI 29 SEP • 7.30PM

THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL

TUE 3 OCT • 7.30 PM

SH!T FACED SHAKESPEARE – MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

WED 4 OCT • 7.30 PM

SHAPE OF YOU –

THE MUSIC OF ED SHEERAN 2023

FRI 6 OCT 2023 • 7.30PM

THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC

SAT 7 OCT 2023 • 7.30PM

LIFE OF REILLY 2023

SUN 8TH OCT • 7.30 PM

BY THE WATERS OF LIVERPOOL

MON 9 – WED 11 OCT • TIMES VARY

LIVE NATION PRESENT ADAM ROWE

THU 12 OCT • 7.30PM

THE ROCKET MAN –ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE

SAT 14 OCT • 7.30 PM

THE DEFINITIVE BURT

BACHARACH

SUN 15 OCT • 7.30 PM

FRANCIS ROSSI –TUNES AND CHAT

MON 16 OCT • 7.30PM

MAGGIE MAY THE ROD STEWART YEARS

THU 19 OCT • 7.30PM

BINGO THAT’S BONKERS 2023

FRI 20 OCT • 7.30PM

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK –AUTUMN PANTO 2023

27 OCT – 5 NOV • TIMES VARY

AN EVENING WITH LAUREL AND HARDY PRESENTS BY NEIL BRAND

THU 9 NOV • 7.30PM

MUMS THE WORD

FRI 10 NOV • 7.30PM

LOST IN MUSIC

SAT 11 NOV 2023 • 7.30PM

THE TIME TRAVELLER

TUE 14 NOV • 7.30 PM

MICHAEL STARRING BEN 2023

TUE 21ST NOV • 7.30PM

WE THREE KINGS OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

WED 22ND NOV • 7.30PM

MARTI PELLOW –PILLOW TALK: THE LOST CHAPTER

THU 23 NOV • 7.30PM

ALADDIN – CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME

DEC 2 – 4 JAN • TIMES VARY

PSYCHIC SALLY 2024

WED 17 JAN • 7.30PM

BYE BYE BABY 2024

FRI 19 JAN • 7.30PM

THE KINGS VOICE –ELVIS TRIBUTE

SUN 21 JAN 2024 • 7.30 PM

STRANGER THINGS –THE MUSICAL

TUE JAN 23 • 7.30 PM

THE MAKINGS OF A MURDERER

THU JAN 25TH • 7.30 PM

DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS

TUE JAN 30 • 7.30 PM

GET IT ON – ONE NIGHT OF GLAM ROCK

THU FEB 1 • 7.30 PM

THE SOOTY SHOW 2024

SAT 3 FEB • 2.30PM

EXCITING SCIENCE

SUN FEB 4 • 2.30PM

STUART MICHAEL –PSYCHIC MEDIUM

TUE FEB 29TH • 7.30 PM

I’M ALIVE – CELINE DION BY JAN BUTLER

WED FEB 30 • 7.30 PM

THE MERSEY BEATLES

FRI 1 MAR • 7.30 PM

THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROE 2024

TUE MAR 5 • 7.30 PM

JIM DAVIDSION –SWIMMING AGAINST THE TIDE

FRI MAR 8 • 7.30PM

SOMETHING ABOUT GEORGE 2024

THU MAR 14 • 7.30 PM

ROLL UP! ROLL UP! ST HELENS 2024 EASTER PANTO JUST ANNOUNCED

IRISH ANNIES 2024

MON 18 MAR • 7.30 PM

THE KING OF POP STARRING NAVI 2024

TUE 19 MAR • 7.30 PM

GIOVANNI PERNICE –LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU

WED 27 MAR • 7.30PM

THE LEGEND OF BOB MARLEY

FRI 26 APR • 7.30 PM

CLINTON BAPTISTE –ROLLER GHOSTER

SUN 28 APR • 7.30PM

THE DOLLY SHOW 2024

SAT 4 MAY • 7.30 PM

CINDERELLA –ADULT PANTO

SAT 11MAY • 7.30PM

GENESIS CONNECTED 2024

THU 16 MAY • 7.30 PM

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING…..EARNEST

SUN 26 MAY • 7.30 PM

DINASAUR ADVENTURE LIVE – TROUBLE ON VOLCANO ISLAND

MON 27 MAY • 2.00 PM

WOMAN LIKE ME –THE LITTLE MIX SHOW

TUE MAY 20TH • 7.00 PM

CHICAGO BLUES

BROTHERS 2024

SAT JUN 1ST • 7.30 PM

LUTHER VANDROSS –THE LEGEND LIVES ON

FRI 14 JUN • 7.30 PM

ONE NIGHT OF BILLIY JOES –PIANO MAN

SAT 15 JUN • 7.30 PM

BAD STAFF BOOT CAMP

FRI 19 - SAT 20 JUL • 7.30 PM

MEATLOAF TRIBUTE –HITS OUT OF HELL 2024

SAT JUL 27TH • 7.30 PM

ROY CHUBBY BROWN (OVER 18’S ONLY)

FRI 6 SEP • 7.30 PM

LAST DAYS OF DISCO 2024

SAT 7 SEP • 7.30PM

FLEETWOOD MAC

LEGACY 2024

FRI SEP 20TH • 7.30 PM

THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC 2024

FRI 27 SEP • 7.30 PM

LOST IN MUSIC 2024

THU 21 NOV • 7.30PM

CHRISTMAS

CROONERS 2024

SUN 24 NOV • 7.30 PM

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