St Helens Theatre Royal - Spring/Summer Brochure 2023

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Dear Theatregoer

A very extra special welcome to our Spring/Summer season here at St. Helens Theatre Royal! I am writing to you with a full heart, following our record-breaking run of Cinderella! The production made national news all around the UK as ITV Granada, Good Morning Britain and BBC News reported our “Pay What You Can” show. For our final performance, we gave away over 400 tickets to those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis. This was our way of giving back to the community, who have supported us for over 20 years. Thank you to all our patrons and audiences for making Cinderella one of our most successful and critically acclaimed Panto seasons yet!

Regal Entertainments are thrilled to announce that we have more spectacular Pantomimes coming to our theatre this year. You can now purchase tickets for Wizard of Oz and join Dorothy on her journey along the yellow brick road this February half term! Not forgetting our tale as old as time, with Beauty and the Beast this Easter. Regal have just announced that our Christmas pantomime for 2023 will be the magical spectacle - Aladdin!

International Superstar, Lulu, is performing on the Theatre Royal stage this year! With #1 touring comedians - including Sarah Millican - we promise a laugh a minute! Ricky Tomlinson is back by popular demand in Irish Annie’s. St. Helens favourites, The Lancashire Hotpots, make their triumphant return to our stage! There are world class tribute acts, including Belinda Davids in The Greatest Love of All. Not forgetting Gary Barlow & Robbie Williams, Meatloaf, Abba, Billy Joel, Luther Vandross, Elvis, Queen and many more!

On behalf of St Helens Theatre Royal’s entire team, I would like to say thank you for the continued love and support. The community is truly the heartbeat of our theatre and we will continue to dedicate ourselves to providing the best family and variety entertainment in Merseyside and beyond!

Best Wishes, Chantelle Nolan, Theatre Manager

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 MARCH 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.

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 ROYAL

MEET THE TEAM

BOX OFFICE Marie Mousdell, Brian Pridmore and Ann Pendlebury

HEAD OF WARDROBE Becci Quinn

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jane Joseph

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

THEATRE MANAGER & PRODUCER Chantelle Nolan

STAGE MANAGER Mike Randolph

CLEANING STAFF Bev, Lynn Appleton and Leanne Thompson

MARKETING OFFICER 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.

Join us in a magical February half-term adventure over the rainbow at St Helens Theatre Royal as we take you ‘off to see the wizard’ in this enchanting panto production of The Wizard of Oz. Click your heels together and join Dorothy and Toto as they journey along the Yellow Brick Road, searching for a way home. Along the way she makes friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who seeks a heart and a Cowardly Lion who wants some courage.

Meanwhile the Wicked Witch of the West is out to capture Dorothy … and her little dog too! Can the wonderful Wizard of Oz make our heroes’ dreams come true?

Regal Entertainments’ spectacular version of this classic family show is packed with hilarious jokes, brilliant songs, dazzling costumes and sets and show-stopping choreography. Bring the whole family to enjoy this fantastic half-term holiday tale.

TICKET PRICES

Regal ShowsGolden Seats

Adults £18.00

Children £17.00

Concession £17.50

Regal ShowsStandard Seats

Adult £16.00

Children £14.00

Concession£15.00

Family £58.00

Crown ShowsGolden Seats

Adult £15.00

Children £14.00

Concession £15.00

Crown ShowsStandard Seats

Adult £14.00

Children £12.00

Concession £13.00

Family £50.00

Theatre Special Shows

All Seats £13.00

Groups (20+)

Regal £12.00 (not including Golden Seats)

Crown £10.00 (not including Golden Seats)

PERFORMANCE TIMES

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Something About George – The George Harrison Story

Fri 24 Feb 7:30pm

Tickets £25.00

Concession £23.00

Something About George –The George Harrison Story is a musical biopic tribute about the so-called “quiet” Beatle, the 2023 tour celebrates what would have been George’s 80th birthday.

“All Things Must Pass”, they say. Well, George Harrison’s name will live on forever. From the creators of Something About Simon – The Paul Simon Story, a brand-new show that will answer the question

“where does life take you after being in the greatest band in the history of the world?”

Patsy Cline & Friends - 60th Anniversary Show

Sun 26 Feb 7:30pm

Tickets £20.00

Concession £19.00

Child: £11.00

Patsy Cline was a recordbreaking artist spending 251 weeks in the Country Music Album Charts in the U.S.A.

A down to earth ‘Gal’ who could look good in Weston Wear or any evening dress, as she performed all the Country ballads.

With all the wonderful recordings she left behind this will be an evening to celebrate the power of her music!

2023 is the 60 year Anniversary since Patsy left us, along with it being 100 years since both Jim Reeves & Hank Williams Birth!

Come and join us for a hayride of a Show with a massive handful of Country Music Classics.

2023 TOUR

must see for any Beatle fan or anyone else interested

Come What May

Thu 2 Mar 7:30pm

Tickets £30.50

The Ultimate Tribute to Moulin Rouge

We present to you an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza as you enter the secret world of one of the greatest movie-musicals of all time.

Bursting at the seams with timeless classics including Come What May, Your Song, Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend, Roxanne and Lady Marmalade plus hit songs from The Greatest Showman and other iconic movie musicals.

Travel back in time as the children of the revolution take you on a thrilling non-stop journey into the sexy, disreputable and glamorous underworld of Paris.

It's a ‘Spectacular, Spectacular’ evening of unforgettable dancing, dreams, adventure and above all – love.

Jim Davidson –Not Cancelled Yet

Fri 10 Mar 7:30pm

Tickets £26.00

More outrageous than ever!

Despite attempts by the woke minority to cancel one of Britain’s greatest comedians, Jim Davidson OBE continues to play to capacity audiences year after year. The silenced majority continue to show their support for master funny man, demonstrating that the battle of freedom of speech has not yet been lost! In this brandnew show for 2023, Jim invites you to join him for another evening of rip-roaring grown-up comedy and join the struggle against the few who try to divide us and impose their radical sensibilities on our culture!

box office 01744 756 000 sthelenstheatreroyal.com

Luther

Fri 24 Mar 7:30pm

Tickets £23.50

Following sell-out 2022 shows, Irish Annie’s is back. Come along and join in the fun at Irish Annie’s, a musical play celebrating the best of Irish culture, from the music through to the comedy. Meet landlady

Annie and her regular madcap customers for a fun night of comedy and music in your favourite friendly Irish bar. 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, Whiskey In The Jar, Danny Boy and many more. With a 6-piece Irish band The Shenanigans and a great cast live on stage. The evening promises to have the audience laughing, singing and dancing the night away. Starring Catherine Rice and Asa Murphy plus a very special guest star at each venue.

Tickets £27.50

The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10-piece band Never Too Much, Here and Now, Give Me the Reason, I Really didn't mean it, Stop to Love, So Amazing, The Best Things in Life Are Free, Always and Forever, Endless Love, Ain’t No stoppin’ Us Now, Your Secret Love, Shine, The Closer I Get To You, Love The One You’re With, Any Love, Superstar, Until You Come Back to Me, Dance with My Father and many many more.

Luther Vandross the legend lives on.

A MUSICAL COMEDY BY ASA MURPHY WITH LIVE MUSIC BY SHENANIGANS CATHERINE RICE AS IRISH ANNIE PAULINE DONOVAN TOURING TO A VENUE NEAR YOU MARCH 2023

SAM CONLAN RICKY TOMLINSON AS HIMSELF See reverse for details

ASA MURPHY AS SEAMUS MURPHY NATHAN MURPHY

Irish Annie’s

Sun 12 Mar 7:30pm

The Story of Guitar Heroes

Tue 21 Mar 7:30pm

Tickets: £27.00

One of the UK’s premier concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music. Expect classic hits from guitar legends including Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Albert Lee, Brian May, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, Van Halen, Slash and many more. This live guitar-fest is renowned for its versatile world-class musicianship, recreating the unique sounds of each guitar legend with incredible accuracy, utilising no less than 30 different authentic guitars!

‘Every lick is expertly played by highly experienced, gifted musicians’ – Time Ou

Tickets Y £16

DIRECTED BY CHANTELLE NOLAN • WRITTEN BY LIAM MELLOR

CHOREOGRAPHY BY NAZENE LANGFIELD • MUSICAL SUPERVISOR CALLUM CLARKE

Ticket Prices

■ Regal: Golden Tickets

Adult: £20.00 / Child: £19.00

Concession £19.50

Standard Tickets

Adult: £18.00 / Child: £16.00

Concession: £17.00

Family (2Ad x 2Ch): £66.00

♥ Crown: Golden Tickets

Adult: £18.00 / Child: £16.00

Concession: £17.00

Standard Tickets

Adult: £16.00 /Concession: £15.00

Child: £14.00 / Family (2Ad x 2Ch):

£58.00

Groups of 20+:

Regal £16.00 (not including Golden Seats) Crown £14.00 (not including Golden Seats)

Regal Entertainments proudly presents Beauty & The Beast! This is the timeless story of Belle, a beautiful young woman who falls in love with the most unexpected of princes, who has been cursed to look like a hideous beast. Will the Beast learn to love

Will the spell be broken in time for all to live happily ever after? An enchanting tale, filled with hilarious comedy, wonderful songs and a story which proves that even the grumpiest of Beasts can change his ways. Make sure to book your tickets before the final

as Belle, The Beast, Gaston and Middleton Madam Botox.

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Last Days of Disco

Thu 30 Mar 7:30pm

Tickets: 25.50

Not another 70s Disco Show this is… THE LAST DAYS OF DISCO!

SO DIVA famously championed by SIR TOM JONES on ITV’S THE VOICE UK embark on their first National theatre tour in a show with a unique setlist of 80s dancefloor classics from Irene Cara, Lipps Inc, Debarge, The Pointer Sisters, Evelyn Champagne King, Kool and the Gang, Stacey Lattishaw, Shalamar, Stephanie Mills and many more.

Five amazing lead vocalists complimented by a seven piece live band - this is the must see show of 2023.

Prepare to travel back to the time of your life and revisit THE LAST DAYS OF DISCO!

The Psychology of Serial Killers

Tue 18 Apr 7:30pm

Tickets: £25.50

Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of Forensic Psychology’s most troubling topics. During this talk, you will discover how serial killers are classified. What are the differences between lust killers like the BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) Killer and visionary killers such as David Berkowitz (Son of Sam)?

Jennifer will explore the different categories, using case studies to illustrate. She will also debunk common Serial Killer Myths – you may be surprised by what you learn!

Jennifer will discuss the typical differences between males and female serial killers, again, incorporating case studies to illustrate.

Shania 25 Live - Come On Over

Thu 20 Apr 7:30pm

Tickets £25.50

The World’s premier show in celebration of the biggest selling Country album of all time.

Featuring the sensational Liza Rebecca Walsh (Shania) an amazing live band with incredible vocals, performing for the first time ever the whole album(Come On Over) on its entirety plus other Shania hits and the music of Glen Campbell, John Denver, Dr Hook, The Bellamy Brothers, Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash!

Relive all the greatest country songs in one night:

‘Man I Feel Like A Women’, ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’, ‘Don’t Be Stupid’, ‘You’re Still The One’, ‘When’, ‘Come On Over’, ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’, ‘Country Roads’, ‘Let Your Love Flow’, ‘9 to 5’, ‘Jolene’, ‘When Your In Love With A Beautiful Woman ‘, and more

SING-A-LONG-A Encanto (PG)

Sun 23 Apr 1:00pm

Tickets £17.00

Gather la Familia! It’s time to celebrate something truly Magical.

From the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Frozen, the brand new smash hit film musical of 2021 about the Family Madigral with lyrics on screen that everyone can’t stop singing.

Sing your heart out with our live host, who will teach you some dance moves, help you create some magic and show you how to use your free interactive props bag.

YOU the audience are the stars

And remember we don’t talk about Bruno no no no!

Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show

Dinosaur World Live

Tue 25 – Wed 26 Apr

Various Times

Tickets £15.00

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family.

Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!

A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.

Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding jurassic adventure, live on stage.

Book now before tickets become extinct!

An Evening of Burlesque

Thu 27 Apr 7:30pm

Tickets £31.00

Concession £29.00

A night of laughter, cabaret, mystery, and glamour!

Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation. And, it’s bigger than ever.

Join us for the good oldfashioned night out as we bring you the ultimate variety show, blending stylish cabaret, comedy, music, circus and burlesque to light up all your senses.

With world-class entertainers and stars of the stage and screen – prepare for an extravaganza of glitz and glamour! Expect fun, feathers and fabulous costumes as we pick from the finest selection of specialty artistes, cabaret and circus stars, comedians and champagne showgirls! It’s the perfect night for everyone.

Supreme Queen

Sat 6 May 7:30pm

Tickets £28.00

TRIBUTE TO THE LEGEND

Now one of the most recognisable Tribute bands in the world, SUPREME QUEEN continue to take things to a whole different level, with their homage to the halcyon days of one of the planet’s greatest ever rock bands.

Since their formation in the nineties, SUPREME QUEEN have played to hundreds of thousands of Queen fans across the world, headlining at major events including St. Tropez’s International Queen Convention, where they played to 10,000 people.

Scott Maley’s incredible vocal and visual resemblance to Freddie Mercury, fronting this remarkable band of musicians has seen SUPREME QUEEN become one of the most respected bands of their genre anywhere on earth.

A Vision of Elvis

Fri 28 Apr 7:30pm

Tickets £25.00

Back by popular demand! The smash-hit production starring Rob Kingsley – winner of The National Tribute Music Awards' Official Elvis Show and No1 Male Tribute Artist – is internationally renowned as the best Elvis Presley concert show touring the world today.

Mother Goose… Cracks One Off!

Sat 29 Apr 7:30pm

Tickets £26.00

Adult Panto is back! Now in its 5th year, and we are delighted to welcome Liam Mellor & Hot Rock Productions with Mother Goose… Cracks one off.

Starring Adult Pantomime legends, the #Cracking Liam Mellor as Billy Goose, and the Filthy and Fabulous Jimmy Burton-Iles in the title roleMother Goose. Also, returning from last year’s UK tour of Sleeping with Beauty is the Extremely Horny Eilish-Stout Cairns as Fairy Hanny & the Devilishly Wicked Robert Squire as Demon Vanity!

Will Mother Goose get glamour, fame, and fortune? Will Demon Vanity rule the world?

Find out in our fun and filthy Adult Panto for all you BIG boys & girls, so leave the kids at home and grab your tickets for this filthy night out!

Due to selling out EVERY year, advance booking is strongly advised.

Fireman Sam

Sun 14 May 12.30pm & 3.30pm

Adult £16.50

Child £15.50

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 Officer 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!

Forbidden Nights – Sexy Circus

Thu 18 May 7:30pm

Tickets £25.50

VIP £28.50

Forbidden Nights 2023 Tour is here... celebrating our 8th year so it’s bigger and better than ever!

Immerse yourself in this sexy, innovative and classy show this new age entertainment brings you world class circus acts with our signature Forbidden tease. Get ready for your ultimate ‘Forbidden’ night out with two hours of breath-taking action, seductive choreography and our comedian compere for your entertainment.

Abandon your inhibitions at the door as the talented cast of acrobats, live male vocalists, fire acts, aerial artists and world-renowned circus performers flip and spin across the stage in this high-octane show. This fun, sexy & entertaining evening with Forbidden Nights is guaranteed to be a night to remember.

Roy Chubby Brown

Fri 19 May 7:30pm

Tickets £27.00

After 5O years in show business Roy Chubby Brown has proven himself time and time again!

3O totally different DVDS in 3O years, thousands of live shows worldwide, 4 books, countless original songs and millions of fans are testimony to the fact that he is… Britain's King of Comedy!

If easily offended… please stay away!

The Lancashire Hotpots: Good Times Tour

Sat 20 May 7:30pm

Adult £19.00

Concession £17.50

Get ready for good times with The Lancashire Hotpots and their Good Times tour. Bernard and the boys are here to give you a fun filled evening packed with silly songs and the humour that’s made the Hotpots famous throughout the land.

Expect to be singing all your Hotpot favourites: I Fear Ikea, Egg, Sausage, Chips & Beans and of course Chippy Tea.

Strap yourself in for an unbeatable night of music and laughs. The good times are back!

The Mersey Beatles

Sat 27 May 7:30pm

Tickets £27.00

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, this stunning live stage show takes 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.

Dirty Dusting

Tue 30 May 7:30pm

Tickets £24.00

Our 2023 production stars

Crissy Rock, Leah Bell and Vanessa Karon completes the threesome.

Gladys, Olive and Elsie are three “vintage style” cleaning ladies who, threatened with redundancy, chance on an ‘unconventional’ way of earning some extra cash.

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

What could possibly go wrong?

Go Your Own Way – The Fleetwood Mac Legacy

Fri 2 Jun 7:30pm

Tickets £25.50

Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendarymultiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock n roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who will take audiences on a powerful journey through their incredible song book.

With hits including “Dreams”, “Don’t Stop”, “Everywhere”, “Rhiannon”, “Gold Dust Woman”,“Little Lies”, “Big Love” and many more.Paying tribute to their “Rumours” line up of Stevie, Mick, John, Christine & Lindsey, which remains their most commercially successful to date, this show perfectly recreates the live energy and passion of Fleetwood Mac.

Mack the Knife – The Story of Bobby Darrin

Sun 4 Jun 2:30pm

Tickets £26.00

A musical tribute to one of the world’s biggest entertainers and biographical look at the life of Walden Robert Cassotto, better known as the legend, that is Bobby Darin. Born in East Harlem, New York in 1936 and from a background of hardship and serious illness, Bobby Darin battled to become one of the biggest stars of his era.

Starring Asa Murphy, the show is packed with all the Darin classic, backed by a live Copacabana Swing Band and Murphy’s interpretation of what made Bobby Darin magic!

Featuring all his greatest hits, Mack The Knife, Up The Lazy River, Splish Splash, Dream Lover, That’s All Queen Of The Hop, Beyond The Sea, Things, Clementine, and many more.

Hits Out of Hell – The Legend of Meatloaf

Fri 9 Jun 7:30pm

Tickets £26.50

Following the very sad passing of Meat Loaf - one of rock 'n' rolls true legends... this special live tribute and celebration of his life will take place featuring all of Meat Loaf's GREATEST HITS.

Celebrating the life, music and legend of the musical maestro

Meat Loaf

The World’s premier show in tribute to Meat Loaf, featuring the Ultimate ‘Dead Ringer’ to Meat Loaf Craig Halford as seen on ITV’s ‘Stars in their eyes’ and Channel 4’s ‘The Last Leg’.

Experience all the hits from what is one of the best-selling artists of all time, culminating over 80 million album sales, a Grammy award and the best rock and roll love anthems ever written.

A Celebration of George Michael

Fri 16 Jun 8pm

Adult £33.00

Concession £30.00

Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show that tactfully and appropriately celebrates the career of one of the most gifted performers of a generation.

From Wham! all the way through to the diverse eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, including the timeless hits like ‘Careless Whisper’, ‘Faith’, ‘Fastlove’, ‘Club Tropicana’, and so many more, the show tells the story of George Michael in the vast repertoire of songs that made him an icon to so many.

Ministry of Science

Sat 17 Jun 6.00pm

Adult £16.50

Child £15.50

Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way.

They’ll take an anarchic approach to science communication whilst looking at the scientists, engineers and inventors who have shaped the modern world that we live in whilst proving that each and everyone of you have the ability to change our world for the better!

Tommy Cooper

Sun 18 Jun 7:30pm

Adult £21.00

Concession £19.00

Recapturing one of the UK's most loved comedians Tommy Cooper and his trademark mayhem fused with misfiring magic. The show includes many of Cooper’s beloved one-liners, dazzling wordplay, and celebrated tricks, including Glass/Bottle, Dappy Duck, Spot the Dog and Jar/ Spoon.

Produced and performed by Daniel Taylor.

The Production has the blessing of the Tommy Cooper Estate.

Bad Staff Bootcamp

Fri 30 Jun 7:30pm

Tickets £22.50

'Bad Staff Bootcamp' is a laugh out loud comedy, dealing with real people with real problems. Unfortunately for them, the company “Carphone’s4U' has had enough!

The company is struggling and the future of the current employees is bleak and the threat of redundancies is real. So team manager ‘Rachel’ decides as a last attempt to embark them all on a motivational BOOTCAMP to improve sales and moral.

Five reluctant work colleagues who barely like each other are forced to spend the weekend together. Their livelihood and self-worth depend on making this work. But can they?

Written, directed & starring Kerry Williams.

Also starring Liz Smith, Sarah Donovan, Deb Judic, Leon Hymas, Andre Mason and Anthony Woodward.

Gary & Robbie –In Concert

Sat 22 Jul 7:30pm

Adult £26.50

Concession £23.50

It's the HOTTEST SHOW this SUMMER to arrive at St Helens Theatre Royal.

'Gary and Robbie - In Concert' is a fantastic live show that will take you on a musical journey celebrating a career spanning over 20 years, bringing back all the memories of “Take That” and more recently the hits from Gary and Robbie's solo career.

Enjoy a huge range of hits for two of the biggest names in music with songs such as; 'Let Me Entertain You', 'Let Me Go' and bringing back memories with 'Relight My Fire’... Finally, you won't have to choose, as this show brings you all the hits to guarantee you'll be entertained by Robbie, serenaded by Gary and Dancing to Take That!

Hasbro Live

Sun 13 Aug Various Times

Tickets £20.40

Ben and Holly will sing some of their favourite songs with help from the magical Nanny Plum.

The PJ Masks heroes, fresh from a new adventure, will show the kids that they can be a hero too! And last but not least, we have a very special performance from My Little Pony that will get every pony's hooves stomping.

Joining our headline acts are the amazing Mr Potato Head and Mrs Potato Head who are super excited to be hosting the show and who may also have a surprise or two in store. Mr. Monopoly will be making sure that everything is in order back stage and will also be sure to make an appearance in the stage show of the year!

The Diana Ross Story

Sat 26 Aug 7:30pm

Tickets £26.50

The World’s Premier show in celebration of DIANA ROSS and THE SUPREMES Theatre audiences prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told.

A chronological history of hits from a career culminating in over 100 million record sales fronted by 2 international Diana Ross performers Cheri Jade (The Supremes) and Tameka Jackson (Solo Career).

‘Where Did Our Love Go’, ‘Baby Love’ ‘Stop in The Name of Love’, ‘Reflections’, ‘You Keep Me Hanging On’, ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’, ‘Stoned Love’, ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’, All of My Life’, ‘Touch Me In The Morning’, ‘Upside Down’, ‘My Old Piano’, ‘I’m Coming Out’, ‘Chain Reaction’, and so many more!

Milkshake Live

Sun 27 Aug Various Times

Adult £16.50

Child £15.50

Milkshake! Monkey is back and can’t wait to put on a spectacular NEW Show for you all, joined by some of his favourite Milkshake! friends plus two Milkshake presenters creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen!

Join Paddington, Daisy & Ollie, Milo, Noddy, Pip and Posy, Blue’s Clues & You! and of course Milkshake! Monkey for an unforgettable family time at Milkshake Monkey’s Musical!

Learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite Milkshake! friends and watch as the music, the lights, the costumes and the stage brings Milkshake! to life. With great Milkshake friends, anything is possible.

Rave On –The Rise of Rock and Roll

Thu 31 Aug 7:30pm

Tickets £26.00

Rave On is the 1950’s & 60’s Rock and Roll sensation sweeping the nation. Featuring multiple award winning band ‘The Bluejays’, a group comprised of stars from West End Productions The Buddy Holly Story, Million Dollar Quartet, One Man Two Guvnors and Dreamboats & Petticoats, Rave On transports you back to the fabulous 50’s and the swinging 60’s in stunningly authentic style.

Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades. Prepare to be enthralled as the Bluejays recreate note perfect renditions of the songs that changed the world forever.

Cirque – The Greatest Show

Sun 3 Sep Various Times

Tickets from £28.00

Welcome to Cirque: the award-winning, smash-hit circus musical that is fun for all the family. Let us take you on a truly wondrous journey as a monochrome life, bursts joyously into kaleidoscopic colour.

Stars of the West End combine with incredible circus performers. The biggest hits from the greatest musicals of all time – from The Greatest Showman to Moulin Rouge, Hairspray to Rocketman the Musical – are brought to the stage in unique, spellbinding style.

An all-star cast, the very best of musical theatre, mesmerising aerialists and circus stars, a charming tale with an astonishing twist –enter the extraordinary world of Cirque.

Ben Portsmouth: This is Elvis

Thu 14 Sep 7:30pm

Tickets from £34.00

… brings you his jaw-dropping tribute to The King of Rock and Roll.

Celebrating the life of an iconic showman, Ben and his 9-piece band will take you on a trip down memory lane with barnstorming sets of many of Elvis' most loved songs from all eras.

Ben seamlessly switches from rock 'n' roll, gospel, and soul and there promises to be plenty of fabulous costume changes and interaction with the audience along the way!

With his looks, charm and charisma, Ben continues to amaze audiences with his stage presence, with global claims 'this is the closest you will ever get to the King himself'. Prepare yourself to be blown away by a spectacular evening!

Most Haunted Live

Wed 20 Sep 7:30pm

Tickets £30.50

The acclaimed World No.1 paranormal show Most Haunted is the original and most successful worldwideParanormal investigation series ever made and premiers it’s Spine-chilling theatre show in 2023/24.

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.

Northern Live

Fri 29 Sep 7:30pm

Tickets £27.00

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 RadcliffeLong After Tonight Is Over, Garnet Mimms- Looking For You, Dean Parrish - I’m On My Way and many, many more.

Thank ABBA For The Music

Sat 7 Oct 7:30pm

Adults £25.50 Concession £22.50

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 Wonder of Stevie

Tue 26 Sep 7:30pm

Tickets £28.00

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 back-to-back Stevie Wonder hits including Superstition, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Isn’t She Lovely, I Wish, Sir Duke, Master Blaster and many more.

The Wonder of Stevie’s outstanding 9-piece band features musicians who have previously performed with a wide variety of music legends including Bill Withers, Amy Winehouse, The Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Martha Reeves, Jamiroquai, Booker T. Jones, Sam Moore, Eddie Floyd, Gregory Porter and Alfie Boe.

‘Breathtaking’ - Sunday Times

‘Spine-tingling’ - The Guardian

"I marvel at this dazzling homage to one of the great masters of 20th & 21st century music" - Jools Holland

The Greatest Love of All

Tue 3 Oct 7:30pm

Tickets £35.00

A Tribute to Whitney Houston starring Belinda Davids

Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute concert described as “mind-blowingly spot on”.

Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids – as seen on Britain’s Got Talent, Showtime at the Apollo and winner of the BBC’s Even Better Than the Real Thing.

Accompanied by her live band and backing vocalists plus glorious state-of-the-art sound, lighting, vision and theatrical FX, making this a beautifully-crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers. This is a special concert event not to be missed.

*Not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston.

Rocket Man (Elton John Tribute)

Sat 14 Oct 7:30pm

Tickets £28.00

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, I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues, Daniel, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom, Your Song and many more.

With dazzling costumes, stunning vocals and sensational piano solos, we take you on a journey through Elton’s life and career, the highs and the lows with many a laugh brought to life, live on stage. This show has it all!

So, if it gets to seven o’clock and you wanna rock, book your tickets now!

A Tribute to Carpenters

Thu 2 Nov 7:30pm

Tickets £30.00

It’s time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true with A Tribute to the Carpenters.

The original Carpenters tribute is back with a brand-new show for 2023!

Featuring Gordy Marshall’s, The British Carpenters, starring the fantastic Sally Creedon as Karen Carpenter and with a fantastic cast made up of musicians straight from London’s West End.

Join us for one very special night, on top of the world, to create a dream come true, celebrating the legendary music of the Carpenters.

Bringing to life all the hits including, Close to you, Top of the world, Raining days and Mondays, Mr Postman, Goodbye to Love and many more and we recreate the sound track of our lives.

Lost In Music

Sat 11 Nov 7:30pm

Tickets £31.00

Concession £29.00

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

Get ready to get LOST IN MUSIC!

The show that everyone is talking about, now even BIGGER!

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!

So, come dressed to impress as we celebrate the golden age of disco!

Emma Kenny’s Killer Cults

Wed 4 Oct 7:30pm

Tickets Various Prices

TV’s Emma Kenny is back with her new show about the strange world of cults and their enigmatic leaders. How did Charles Manson get his followers to commit those horrific murders? Why did the Jonestown massacre happen? How did David Koresh use his twisted religious beliefs against his followers? Could you have been drawn in to the Heaven’s Gate cult?

From the outside these cults can look innocent, but the truth can be very dark. Emma will show you how easily you can get caught up in something that you might live to regret. This show takes a look into the minds of both the leaders and the members.

Sarah Millican –Late Bloomer

Wed 27 Sep 8pm

Tickets £33.50

When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 16.

Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop.

In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other.

Plus, lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens. Come along, laugh at her, with her, beside her.

Lulu – For The Record

Fri 10 Nov 7:30pm

Tickets £36.00 VIP £51.00 Meet & Greet £81.00

Lulu has made music and memories with the greatest of all time. Elton John wrote songs with her, Bowie produced and recorded with her, McCartney duetted with her and one of the Bee Gees married her. It’s a story that has to be told and provides a once-in-a-lifetime insight into some of the world’s musical legends. Join Lulu as she shares, for the first time, many untold stories, her memories and experiences with the greats – and enjoy with her the music that has been her constant companion. This is LuluFor The Record.

Her list of achievements is incredible, chart success in every decade since the 60’s, number one hits on both sides of the Atlantic, Ivor Novello Awards, Grammy Nominations, a Eurovision Win, a James Bond theme and writing an international hit for Tina Turner. Starring in TV, Films and The West End, fronting her own Saturday night TV show for years. Her selfpenned album won her some of the best reviews of her career and her tours play to sold out crowds. This is Lulu - For The Record.

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Aladdin Pantomimne

Saturday 2nd December 2023 –

Sunday 14th January 2024

Tickets Various Prices

St. Helens Theatre Royal invites you...

…on a magical carpet ride this Christmas time when the amazing panto Aladdin swoops into the theatre to take audiences on another sparkling adventure.

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

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