
Stacey Dooley has firmly established herself as one of the most recognisable faces on British TV. Alongside her hugely popular BBC investigative series, in which she covered a diverse range of topics from across the world, the documentary maker and author of the Sunday Times bestseller, On the Frontline with the Women Who Fight Back, is also the presenter of BBC1's This Is My House; BBC2’s DNA; Glow Up for BBC3, and W's Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over – and lest we forget, our 2018 Strictly champion.
Following several sell-out UK tours, Stacey is heading back on the road to celebrate the publication of her new book, which explores the mental health crisis in Britain and its particular impact on young people, inspired by Stacey’s two most recent documentaries on mental health.
In conversation for these limited events, Stacey will open up the conversation about mental health in young people, to challenge the stigma and stereotypes around it. Having worked in collaboration with mental health experts and charities, Stacey will responsibly share the stories of young people in the UK directly affected by mental health issues, in order to shine a light on life on the mental health frontline and give a voice to young people throughout the UK who are living with mental health conditions across the spectrum.
Stacey will also touch on related, broader topics which she has tackled in her documentaries – poverty, addiction, identity, the pressures of social media – and look back on the stand-out moments and interactions from her wide-reaching career.
Join her for what promises to be a thought-provoking, inspiring and informative evening. With a chance to try your own hand at journalism and ask Stacey the questions, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Presented by Fane.
Whether you’re a die-hard football fan, planning a visit with your family or on a break to Manchester, enjoy a visit to England’s only national museum for football.
Learn more about the game of our lives, see iconic objects, and sharpen your skills in the museum’s football challenges.
Celebrate the legends in our first ever dedicated Hall of Fame exhibition, focussing on players and managers who have contributed significantly to the game of our lives: breaking records, winning trophies, and paving the way for future generations, on and off the field.
Opening days:
Monday - Tuesday (Only during Easter Holidays - 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th April)
Wednesday – Sunday
Opening times: 10:00am – 5pm (last entry 4pm)
Visitors cannot book more than six tickets for any given time slot.
Visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian.
Concession applies to: Full Time Students, 65+ and Unemployed.
The museum receives financial support from Manchester City Council. As part of that arrangement city residents benefit from free admission.
Existing ticket holders (within 12 months of their previous visit) can book their time slot free of charge.
Tickets are currently only bookable four weeks in advance.
Please note the ELR has made changes to our "Steam Services"
13, 27 March, 3, 10 April: Public services will be operated by a Heritage Diesel Locomotive ( NO Steam Services )
6 – 8 April: Steam services that day will operate with both a Steam Locomotive & Heritage Diesel Locomotive
Tickets are valid for date shown
Tickets are valid for All Day
Please make sure you have a version of your ticket (printed OR have them on your handheld device and have them with you ready for inspection on the day.
Please bring your Caravan and Motorhome Club Card with you, failure to have this will result in you being charged the standard fare of £21.50 per person
Please note that tickets will show 09:00 this is a generic time and does not reflect the first train departure of the day. Please refer to the timetable of your day of departure time and opening time of the station of your choice.
Fancy one of the best days out in the North West?
Try our full line return, an amazing steam train day out including 12 miles of stunning scenery and 7 unique stops packed with things to do. Enjoy a steam train ride, historic waiting rooms, picture perfect platforms and of course a gift shop. A perfect family day out!
Pick the date you want to set off on your adventure. Your ticket allows you to make one full line round trip, and you can start your journey on any timetables service that day.
Make sure you check our timetables for exact departure times from your chosen starting point on www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
Full Line return tickets are also available for the following, please ensure you bring the appropriate pass on the day of travel:
Resident Permit Holders
ELRPS Member
ATOC Members
Fancy one of the best days out in the North West?
Try our Day Rover Tickets, an amazing steam train day out including 12 miles of stunning scenery and 7 unique stops packed with things to do. Including not just the steam train ride, but also our historic waiting rooms, picture perfect platforms and of course a gift shop. A perfect family day out!
Tickets are valid for the date shown and All Day Travel
Please NOTE - Times shown are generic and does not reflect the time of departure. You can start your journey on any timetabled service that day.
Please check www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk for the first train of the day from your chosen board point.
Please make sure you have a version of your ticket (printed OR have them on your handheld device and have them with you ready for inspection)
Resident Permit Holders
ELRPS Member
HRA Members - Please note from the 1st March 2022 the HRA Pass will not be valid on the ELR
ATOC
In order to book any of the above tickets please make sure you have a valid Pass to show on the day of travel.
An evening with Rambert is always exhilarating, entertaining and thought provoking. This brilliant, diverse company of dancers want to invite you to change how you see the world through three very different short pieces that connect directly with the audience.
EYE CANDY Imre van Opstal and Marne van Opstal
CEREBUS Ben Duke
FOLLOWING THE SUBTLE CURRENT UPSTREAM Alonzo King
Eye Candy shows the pains and the pleasures of inhabiting the human body. Since David and Venus, we’ve put the human body on the highest pedestal, shaping and perpetuating an unattainable beauty standard.
In Greek mythology Cerberus is the guard dog at the gates of the underworld, preventing the dead from leaving. Ben Duke’s new piece is set on-stage during a contemporary dance performance. A meta dance-comedy and a musing on mortality, complete with funeral couture and live on-stage music from percussionist Romarna Campbell, soprano Rebecca Leggett and classical guitarist George Robinson.
In Alonzo King’s own words, “everything that exists in nature is seeking to return to its source. The child runs to its parents, and the river seeks the ocean. Salmon return from the sea to reach their original spawning grounds.” Human beings have one thing in common – we want to avoid pain and suffering and we want a happiness that is ever fulfilling and never goes stale. Joy is the goal. Following the Subtle Current Upstream is about how to return to joy.
Eye Candy is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Rambert Commissioning Council.
Age Recommendation: 15
Eye Candy contains some strong language, and may not be suitable for unaccompanied children under 12. The piece confronts questions around body image and the dancers perform dressed in silicon “nude” suits (minus visible genitalia), giving the impression of nudity while being fully covered.
Content Warning:
Cerberus, whilst containing humour does contains themes and mild depictions of death.
Our booking system is only for advance bookings. To check availability for Dove Cottage & the Museum today, please phone 015394 355 44. If your call is not answered, leave a message with your number and we will get back to you as soon as possible. There is no need to book in advance for the Museum only, as we have no limit on spaces.
OPENING TIMES
To 23 December
Tuesday to Saturday
10am-4pm (last entry to Dove Cottage is 3.00pm)
28 December to 1 January
Tuesday to Saturday
10am-4pm (last entry to Dove Cottage is 3.00pm)
25 January to 26 March
Tuesday to Saturday
10am–4pm (last entry to Dove Cottage is 3.00pm)
29 March to 30 October
Tuesday to Sunday
10am-5pm (last entry to Museum is 4.20pm)
In keeping with current government guidelines, visitors cannot book more than six tickets for any given time slot.
DOVE COTTAGE
In late 1799, while on a walking tour of the Lake District, William Wordsworth saw Dove Cottage in Grasmere and decided to make it his home. He had known the valley as a boy, describing it as ‘paradise’. Within a few weeks, Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy had moved in and were busily furnishing the home and planning a garden. It was whilst living here that Wordsworth produced most of his greatest and best-loved poems, and Dorothy wrote her fascinating Grasmere journal.
A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and high thinking’. The sights, sounds and smells bring to life the bustling family home the Wordsworths would have known over 200 years ago. In this humble Lake District cottage, you can feel how a unique combination of people and place came together and changed poetry forever.
THE GARDEN-ORCHARD
Take a stroll through the delightful fell-side garden behind Dove Cottage, which Wordsworth referred to as a ‘little domestic slip of mountain’.
The garden has been restored to the half-wild state that Wordsworth and Dorothy lovingly created from local plants and materials. It was a place of peace and inspiration for Wordsworth, who would often compose poetry outdoors.
Whether you see snowdrops in winter, daffodils and bluebells in spring, an abundance of wildflowers through summer, or the changing colours of the leaves in autumn, Dove Cottage garden is stunning in all seasons.
THE MUSEUM
Uncover Wordsworth’s radical and creative life in the new and expanded Museum and enjoy breathtaking views of Grasmere Vale from a unique Viewing Platform.
Discover William Wordsworth’s remarkable story through a unique collection of some of the greatest treasures from the Romantic age. Objects, maps and interactive displays will help you to unravel the adventures that shaped Wordsworth’s thoughts and inspirations.
The Museum will have a range of activities for children. Have a go at writing with a quill and ink, dress up in Georgian clothes, play with traditional toys or take on a Minecraft challenge.
Online booking is available for advance hourly tickets only. Tickets for today can be purchased when you arrive, although we cannot guarantee availability. If you’d like to speak to a member of our team about your visit today, please call 015394 35544.
OPENING TIMES
To 23 December
Tuesday to Saturday
10am-4pm (last entry to the Museum is 3.30pm)
28 December to 1 January
Tuesday to Saturday
10am-4pm (last entry to the Museum is 3.30pm)
25 January to 26 March
Tuesday to Saturday
10am–4pm (last entry to Museum is 3.30pm)
29 March to 30 October
Tuesday to Sunday
10am-5pm (last entry to Museum is 4.30pm)
THE GARDEN-ORCHARD
Take a stroll through the delightful fell-side garden behind Dove Cottage, which Wordsworth referred to as a ‘little domestic slip of mountain’.
The garden has been restored to the half-wild state that Wordsworth and Dorothy lovingly created from local plants and materials. It was a place of peace and inspiration for Wordsworth, who would often compose poetry outdoors.
Whether you see snowdrops in winter, daffodils and bluebells in spring, an abundance of wildflowers through summer, or the changing colours of the leaves in autumn, Dove Cottage garden is stunning in all seasons.
THE MUSEUM
Uncover Wordsworth’s radical and creative life in the new and expanded Museum and enjoy breathtaking views of Grasmere Vale from a unique Viewing Platform.
Discover William Wordsworth’s remarkable story through a unique collection of some of the greatest treasures from the Romantic age. Objects, maps and interactive displays will help you to unravel the adventures that shaped Wordsworth’s thoughts and inspirations.
The Museum will have a range of activities for children. Have a go at writing with a quill and ink, dress up in Georgian clothes, play with traditional toys or take on a Minecraft challenge.
Looking for your first dance class or wishing to improve and build on a pre-existing foundation in dance
with Contemporary Technique and creative exploration? This is a fun and insightful experience into the
exciting world of dance taught by our excellent, engaging Centre for Advanced Training [CAT] Tutors. Our
Open Contemporary Dance Classes allow young people to develop knowledge and skills in contemporary
technique and creative processes, whether they are considering applying for the CAT at some point in the
future, or simply love to dance.
Email CAT@thelowry.com should you have any questions.
You may find more information about CAT on our page on the Lowry website here:
https://thelowry.com/get-creative/young-people/dance/
What to wear? Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in and don't mind rolling on the floor in or
your usual dancewear should you have this.
Picture by Zara Philips
Johnny’s big break came in late 1966 when he recorded a song called Mursheen Durkin, an old ballad from the west of Ireland. It topped the charts at Number 1 for three consecutive weeks. It was followed up by The Boston Burglar which also reached Number 1.
His first tour of the United States was in 67. It involved 7 weeks of concerts during that hot summer of Hippies, Protests and Vietnam. One of the many famous venues he played was the “Hungry Eye” in San Francisco. However, his favourite was the famous “Carnegie Hall” in New York. It was at this stage in his career he had his third Number 1 hit with the song Nora from Sean O’Casey’s famous play “The Plough and the Stars”
On a golden August afternoon while sitting on a stone in the sun outside a pub in Co. Sligo came the inspiration to write his first song Long, long before your time. It too reached Number 1.
Many of his songs have become standards and been recorded by many other singers.
Freckle Productions and Rose Theatre present
ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a crash-bang-thump. Together with his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu. However, Pearl’s uncle, the King, has other ideas about whether princesses should be doctors, and she’s soon locked up in the castle back in a crown and a silly frilly dress!
With a bit of help from some friends and half a pound of cheese, can Pearl make her uncle better and prove princesses can be doctors too?
Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling sequel, Freckle Productions (Zog, Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales, Tabby McTat) bring the creative team behind Zog, Emma Kilbey and Joe Stilgoe, back together for this truly modern take on the classic fairy tale.
Most suitable for ages 3+ but all ages welcome.
Lost in Music - One Night at The Disco
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70’s 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. So, come dressed to impress as we celebrate the golden age of Disco! With songs such as Never Can Say Goodbye, On The Radio, Hot Stuff, Car Wash, Boogie Wonderland and many, many more!
It’s the feel-good show of the year! Lose yourself with us and leave your troubles at home!
This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.
An evening of poems, drawings, stories and possibly dancing. Included in the spectacle are a pair of
Dromedaries, alongside a number of newly composed pieces touching on John Keats's letters and leisure
activities. The singing camel (not to be confused with a dromedary) which the poet imagined in a letter to Jane
and Mariane Renolds makes an appearance, although which song it sings is yet to be decided.
Other animals include Monsieur Robinet’s faithful canine companion, Chirac; 19th Century American geologist
Florence Bascomb’s dog; as well as D. H. Lawrence's tortoise, puffins, cats, frogs, elephants and half a dragon.
Expect a combination of new pieces and species, and a batch selected from an extensive back catalogue.
Includes some plant-based material and rhyming language. A performance devised to suit adults, but of interest
to some nine-year-olds.
‘[an] exquisitely curated package that is unmistakably Hegley’ (Chortle)
‘Awesomely mundane’ (Independent).
Milkshake! Monkey is back with a spectacular NEW show, 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!
This brand new show has plenty of laughter, audience interaction and great fun to get everyone up on their feet! It's a family show not to be missed!
*Produced by Mark Thompson Productions by arrangement and in partnership with Channel 5 Broadcasting.
“…probably the best bluegrass I have heard from a non-American band.”
fRoots
All the way from Northern Ireland Father and son Martin and Logy take the traditional circus double act and give it a unique and modern twist.
This family friendly show contains circus stunts that will make you gasp, juggling tricks that will surprise you, and magic tricks that will make you go WOW! There will be shouting, cheering, and lots, and lots of laughing. Top class circus entertainment, and the two best beards in the business. This show is suitable for children and adults of all ages.
‘If you’re looking for a show for the whole family, that mum and dad will also enjoy, go see this one. Martin and Logy are a hoot, and they can even juggle.’ Glam Adelaide
‘Martin and Logy are masters at keeping kids gasping and laughing with their well-rehearsed juggling, catching, throwing and various other things you shouldn’t try at home’ Metro
5+
60 minutes – no interval
Two dangerous Irishmen doing dangerous things for a laugh. An adult cabaret starring Ireland's fun-est circus performers: Martin Mor, and Logy Logan. If Motorhead had sex with Cirque Du Soleil, this is what you'd get. Strictly adults only!
WARNING : This show contains two big bearded Irishmen performing act or real danger and stupidity.
'This show is truly a tour de force of strange circus and comedy skills' (StageWhispers.com.au).
'Dangerous and hilarious... just how we love our circus' (Clothesline Magazine, Australia).
Strictly 18+
90 minutes – no interval
Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Nudity, Strong language/swearing.
Count Arthur Strong presents himself in….. ‘And This Is Me!’
A twentieth anniversary tour!
After many years of giving his wonderful lecture talks of his he does, Count Arthur Strong has at last bowed to substantial pubic demand and allowed himself be talked into making the show about himself for once. And that had never occurred to him before because of him being highly magnanimous. From his breakthrough Edinburgh Fringe show ‘Forgotten Egypt’ in 2002, to talking about himself in 2022. Arthur has two decades of memories from his ten national tours,15 years of his multi Award winning radio show and three series of his BAFTA nominated TV sitcom. “Pure genius and pure tribute to the golden age of vaudeville”. Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard 'At every turn, his performance gives us something to marvel at' - Brian Logan, The Guardian
Catherine Bohart loves control, hates change and is a serial planner. It’s been an interesting couple of years…
A blisteringly funny new stand-up show filled with horrendous life advice, cheery nihilism and reluctant self-discovery from one of the UK and Ireland’s most exciting comics.
As seen and heard on The Mash Report, Immaculate (Comedy Special) on Amazon Prime Video, A League Of Their Own, Mock The Week, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Roast Battle, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier, The News Quiz and The Guilty Feminist Podcast.
'Destined for stardom' (The Evening Standard)
‘The laughs keep coming and, finally, so does a tear or two. Marvellous’ **** (The Times)
'Packed full of laughs… destined for great things' **** (The Herald)
'A beautifully-delivered hour' **** (The Skinny)
One of Britain’s greatest modern plays, The Rise & Fall of Little Voice, is embarking on a UK Tour next year. The Olivier Award-Winning comedy-drama from Jim Cartwright has earned international acclaim across the globe, including a Golden Globe winning smash-hit film starring Jane Horrocks and Michael Caine.
Meet Little Voice and Mari Hoff. A mother and daughter central to the heart of this Northern fairy-tale, but as far apart in character as can be. Little Voice leads a quiet and unassuming life, seeking companionship and joy from music’s most iconic singers, whilst Mari prefers the sound of her own voice, indulging in a life of booze, cheap thrills and seedy men. Left to her own devices, LV starts to embody the famous divas she plays on repeat, swapping the grey backstreets of Northern England for the bright lights of Hollywood and Broadway, all from the safety of her own bedroom. When Mari starts dating small-time club owner Ray Say, LV’sastonishing impersonations of Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland to name a few, are thrust into the spotlight. Transformed and sensational, LV might just be Ray’s one and only chance to hit the big time, but what will the consequences be for mother and daughter?
Starring TV favorite Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street, Dinnerladies, Loose Women), British soap royalty Ian Kelsey (Emmerdale, Casualty) and ‘the girl of a thousand voices’ and two-time Drama Desk Award Nominee Christina Bianco, as Little Voice.
Cartwright’s timeless and iconic tale explores the highs and the lows of small-town dreams, family
rivalry and finding your voice in a noisy world.
With humour, heart and countless powerhouse ballads all performed live on stage, featuring music from Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey, Billie Holliday and many more, this life-affirming production will rouse even the weariest of souls.
"Not like any other love. This one is different, because it's us".
Celebrating the publication of M.W. Craven’s The Botanist,and the best in British Crime and Thriller writing.
**LATE AVAILABILTY - LAST FEW SEATS**
Listen very carefully, we shall say this only once!
For the first time anywhere in the North West, experience Original cast members of the multi award winning British Classic, ‘Allo!‘Allo! Live on stage.
Join Herr Otto Flick (Richard Gibson), Lieutenant Hubert Gruber (Guy Sinner), Private Helga Geerhart (Kim Hartman) and - Officer Crabtree, (Arthur Bostrom) for a fabulous evening of live entertainment with authentic French cuisine and plenty of laughs.
You will see clips from the show and hear first hand stories from the original cast members live on stage as they take a look back at one of the most popular comedy series on television and re-enact some of the most memorable scenes and catchphrases.
This special cast reunion evening will include a fabulous 3 course meal, replica on stage sets, audience Q&A, live entertainment and a spectacular television memorabilia auction with one of a kind items.
The evening comes complete with a souvenir photograph with the cast members!
Dress Code: Homage to your favourite character.
Prizes throughout the evening for the best dressed!
Sit back, relax and laugh all night as we look back at some of the funniest moments in television history and hear first hand the hilarious stories from behind the scenes.
All tickets to this event include a three course meal. Dietary options available upon request, and a souvenir photograph with the cast members.
Featuring original cast members live on stage;
Richard Gibson – Herr Otto Flick
Guy Sinner – Lieutenant Hubert Gruber
Kim Hartman – Private Helga Geerhart
Arthur Bostrom - Officer Crabtree
Hosted by Radio and Television stars Darren Proctor and Jenny Powell
Look out ‘cause here it comes….
From the producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga GREASE, the smash hit film musical that everyone can’t stop singing
Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible - with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud as you want.
And it’s marching on to the beat we drum
Our live host will teach you a unique set of dance moves that will truly make you come alive. As they show you how to use our interactive prop bags.
YOU the audience will rewrite the stars!
It couldn’t be easier or more fun! The first rule of Sing-a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.
Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac – Live In Concert 2022
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2022 with a brand new show celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac, including a very special blues set paying tribute to Fleetwood Mac's legendary Peter Green era.
Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.
Graeme Hall The Dogfather Live On Stage 2022
The hugely popular and accomplished Graeme Hall (Channel 5’s Dogs Behaving (very) badly) is bringing
his wisdom, charm and puppy prowess to a UK venue near you.
For the first time ever, dog and puppy owners up and down the country will have the chance to seek
advice from ‘Britain’s best dog trainer’ (The Telegraph) for all their canine concerns. This specially
crafted 90-minute show is full of tricks, memories, heart-warming surprises, and an exclusive Q&A, all
presented in an intimate and relaxed live setting.
Graeme Hall is a Master Dog Trainer with the Guild Of Dog Trainers. With more than 10 years’
experience, a list of celebrity clients, and regular appearances on BBC Breakfast and ITV’s This Morning,
Hall has built a glowing reputation on providing quick but long-lasting fixes to almost any dog behavioral
problem. Hall has one motto, ‘any dog, any age, any problem’ and now it’s your turn to be inspired,
benefit from his expertise, and get your pooch back on track and trained for life.
60TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2022
One of the most iconic bands in British music, The Hollies, have moved their UK tour originally scheduled for Autumn 2021 to next year, in order to celebrate their 60th anniversary.
The band said:
‘We felt like this is something no other band gets to do, celebrate six decades together, 60 years of these songs that mean so much to us and so many others.
We’re incredibly excited performing for everyone on what will be some of the most special shows in the history of The Hollies.’
All previously purchased tickets are still valid for the new dates.
Famed for their soaring, distinctive melodies and brilliantly crafted songs, the 60th anniversary tour will see The Hollies performing their best known hits including ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’, ‘The Air That I Breathe’, ‘Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)’, ‘Bus Stop’, ‘Carrie-Anne’ and ‘Sorry Suzanne’.
The extensive tour will begin in Birmingham on 22nd May, and will include two shows at the legendary London Palladium, before finishing at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall on 21st June.
The line-up includes powerhouse drummer Bobby Elliott, and singer, songwriter, and lead guitarist Tony Hicks, both of whom are original members of the band. They are joined by lead singer Peter Howarth, as well as bass player Ray Stiles, Keyboardist Ian Parker, and Steve Lauri on Rhythm Guitar.
Celebrated as one of the most influential bands from the 1960s British Invasion era alongside the likes of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, the Hollies have had over 20 world-wide hits, including number one singles in both the US and UK. They have spent an astonishing 263 weeks in the UK top 40 official singles chart, and have been performing continuously since their formation in 1962.
Their cultivated musicianship, coupled with the Hollies’ extensive back catalogue of memorable rock ‘n’ roll tunes, has ensured the longevity of one of the greatest groups to emerge from the early 1960’s British Rock Revolution.
In 1995, they were bestowed the coveted Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution To British Music, and in 2010 were inducted into the American Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame for their ‘impact on the evolution, development and perpetuation of Rock and Roll’.
VIP packages also available including meet and greet with the band, photo opportunity, a signed photo and VIP laminate.
TheHolliesOfficial.com
Specialist Schools come together for music extravaganza
Pupils from 10 specialist schools across Greater Manchester and Cheshire are coming together for the Together Trust’s Music Festival.
Hosted at the Lowry in Salford Quays, the music festival will showcase a number of performances from students from the Together Trust’s specialist educational settings and other specialist schools from the local area.
For 150 years, the Together Trust has been championing and caring for people with disabilities, autism and complex health needs. And providing life-changing support for looked-after children and care-experienced people. They help children, adults, parents and carers, delivering individual care, support and education to thousands of people each year. You can find out more about the Together Trust at togethertrust.org.uk.
Blue Jeans Management Proudly Presents
RHOD GILBERT: The Book of John
Rhod was in the middle of a massive tour when COVID 19 brought curtains down in theatres everywhere, but now he's back on the road and adding a load more extra dates due to phenomenal demand.
This show sees Rhod as funny as ever, but like never before. It’s a little bit raw, very personal, and brutally honest; no more lies, no more nonsense. This is Rhod, but different, the same, but not. It’s a show about hitting rock bottom, and just when you think things can’t get any worse, you meet a bloke…a bloke called John.
As seen on 'Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience', ‘Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains’ ‘Would I Lie to You?’, 'Taskmaster’, ‘Qi’, 'Live at The Apollo', 'Have I Got News for You?’, and much more…
‘DARKLY HILARIOUS. GILBERT’S MOST SATISFYING SHOW FOR A DECADE. IT’S GOOD TO HAVE HIM BACK” Times
"BRITAIN’S CROSSEST COMIC ROARS BACK IN STYLE. HILARIOUS TOUR-DE-FORCE” Telegraph
“VOLCANIC, HIGH-OCTANE HUMOUR. UPROARIOUSLY FUNNY” Guardian
"AS DEVASTATINGLY HILARIOUS AS EVER” Chortle
“WITHOUT DOUBT ONE OF THE BEST COMEDIANS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD” Time Out
Bittersweet, poignant and laugh out loud funny, Borderline is a comedic love letter to the future of our islands from this award-winning comedian’s personal past.
Borderline sees Patrick Kielty return to his satirical roots with a personal take on borders, national identity and the future of the Union in a post Brexit landscape.
As a Northern Ireland native, who grew up close to the Irish border, this new one man stand up show delves into his homeland’s recent history to try to make sense of what Brexit’s new borders and political upheaval means for our shared identities.
‘Genius’ – The Sun
‘Ripped the place apart’ – The Guardian
‘Kielty is Fabulous’ – The Times
‘Funny and Inspiring’ – Daily Express
‘Kielty is a Revelation’ – Evening Standard
“a consummate provider of finely-engineered stand-up” - Chortle
Described as 'a truly gifted stand up' by The Sunday Times, join Joanne as she revisits her
irreverent and critically acclaimed show The Prosecco Express.
Due to a relentless ageing process, Joanne is suddenly in her late thirties with no husband,
no kids, no pension and no plan. She is full of questions: if she doesn’t birth anything, who will
be obligated to watch her die so she doesn’t have to do it alone? Can she start a GoFundMe
page to get a golden tomb built for single people to get buried in together, or do we all just get
thrown into a mass grave and covered in cat hair? When a man on a dating app identifies as
'spiritual', is it safe to assume he has the personality of a spoon? If you do all your drinking in
the bath, can you write it off as self-care? 'Dark, hilarious, strangely reassuring' [The
Independent], Joanne is on a mission to solve absolutely nothing.
‘Next stop, Netflix’ The Irish Daily Star ★★★★★
‘Joyously nuts’ The Examiner ★★★★★
‘The most exciting thing to happen to Irish comedy in years’ ★★★★★
‘Please bring your friends and laugh until you cry’ EDINBURGH REPORTER ★★★★
‘Authentic, hilarious comedy’ Deadline
‘Terrifyingly funny’ The Evening Standard
THE HIT COMEDY PODCAST IS BACK ON THE ROAD IN SUMMER 2022 WITH A BRAND-NEW SHOW
Following their recent sold-out UK tour, the creative duo behind hilarious and much-loved podcast Help I Sexted My Boss, William Hanson and Jordan North, have announced a nationwide UK and Ireland tour for summer 2022.
William Hanson and Jordan North are unlikely best friends. William's a posh etiquette expert, and Jordan's an expert in all things common. In their hit comedy podcast, Help I Sexted My Boss, their worlds collide as they help you navigate the everyday problems of modern life.
Jordan North hosts the flagship drive time show with Vick Hope on BBC Radio 1. He has recently been back on ITV screens with Beverley Callard his co star on I'm A Celebrity's in Destination Wedding. His years of practice in the industry mean that he is now very good at talking for large periods of time. Those words are often more easily relatable than those spoken by his opposite number.
William Hanson teaches etiquette. He travels the world teaching people how to behave at every possible social or diplomatic occasion. From royal families to leading business people to feral TV personalities, William has refined them all. Now his biggest challenge comes in the form of his good friend Jordan North.
This Christmas William and Jordan have introduced their very own Help I Sexted My Boss advent calendar, releasing daily episodes up until the big day! Subscribe now. Not only that, but the boys have also released their very own cocktail, their favoured Gin & Dubonnet in collaboration with The Bottled Bartender, available here
With over 5 million listens, the podcast promises whatever the conundrum, they are here to help, and this brand-new tour will be no different.
Tour extension due to popular demand!
Due to the continued success of Ed Byrne’s “If I’mHonest…” UK tour this additional date has been added in response toenthusiastic public demand.
Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself andtries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children.
Since storming the Edinburgh Festival in 2019, thismasterclass in observational comedy has been filling venues across the country withavailable tickets in short supply.
A TV household name, you may have seen Ed on Live AtThe Apollo (Host, BBC), Mock The Week (BBC), The Pilgrimage (BBC), TopGear (BBC) and QI (BBC).
www.edbyrne.com / TWITTER @MrEdByrne
Rescheduled from Wednesday 6th May 2020 and Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Ansell’s Les Musicals – UK Tour 2022
Ansell’s LES MUSICALS’ Live Concert Tour is the ultimate celebration of Musical Theatre.
Jonathan Ansell (G4 Frontman) and Jai McDowall (Winner of Britain’s Got Talent) have joined forces to create a dramatic and spine-tingling concert. This vocally dynamic evening showcases even more smash-hit songs from the greatest musicals of all time, brought to you by two of the world's finest voices.
Come and immerse yourself into the world of musical theatre with classics from Les Miserables, Phantom Of The Opera, Wicked, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Greatest Showman, Miss Saigon, Chess, We Will Rock You and many more…
Ansell’s LES MUSICALS returns in 2022 due to phenomenal demand.
John Mackay, in association with Cathryn Summerhayes/Curtis Brown, presents
SANDI TOKSVIG LIVE!
Next Slide Please ...
Following the sell-out 2019 tour of National Trevor, the comedian, broadcaster, writer, campaigner and all-round good egg, returns to over 35 UK theatres with her brand-new show, Next Slide Please ...
In an evening of warmth, love and laughter, Sandi will explore reasons to be cheerful after many long months of coronacoaster gloom.
Expect fascinatingly funny facts, silly jokes, a quick-fire Q&A and possibly a game of Covid Lingo Bingo.
(Don't expect handstands, ministerial behaviour or impressions of Chris Whitty)
Book early!
"A breath of fresh air ... lots of fun" ★★★★ The Times
"Wonderfully sharp" Time Out
"Laden with laughs" Guardian
"Never fails to delight and entertain" ★★★★ Mail on Sunday
Running Time: approx. 2 hours including interval
Age guidance: 14+
Be guided through a powerful, mystical journey with HUMANHOOD Dance Company’s visionary dance theatre meditation, ∞ [Infinite].
Julia Robert & Rudi Cole’s first production to bring together their signature choreographic movement and shamanic practice, ∞ [Infinite] merges magical dance performed on stage by the exceptional company dancers with our internal awareness to highlight the infinite power that flows to and through us.
Expect to receive energetic transmissions through words channeled by Julia Robert with movement embodied by the stunningly fluid dancers including Rudi Cole. ∞ [Infinite] opens a door and invites us to tap into the infinity we all contain within and the potential of our future becoming.
HUMANHOOD invites you to enter the spirit of ∞ [Infinite].
Strictly Come Dancing and The Greatest Dancer reigning champion OTIMABUSE is creating a show like no other in 2021.
Prepare for a night ofelectrifying choreography as Oti is joined by some of the world’s greatestdancers and the West End’s finest singers and musicians.
OTI MABUSE - I AM HERE is a whirlwind celebration of the influences andinspirations that took her on a journey from growing up in South Africa tofollowing her dream. From mesmerising Jives and pumping Sambas to SouthAfrica’s exhilarating Kwaito, this is an explosive night of dance and musicthat will set your heart racing.
An Evening of Burlesque – A night of laughter, Cabaret, mystery and glamour!
Roll up, roll up as An Evening of Burlesque is coming to town. 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 old-fashioned 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. An Evening of Burlesque is an extravaganza of glitz and glamour! Expect fun, feathers, fan dancing, fabulous costumes plus speciality Artistes, Cabaret and Circus Stars, Comedians, World Guinness record holders and Champagne Showgirls! It’s the perfect night for everyone.
An Evening of Burlesque is filled with artistic spectacle that has enraptured audiences for centuries. This sensational variety show brings together a bounty of beautiful stars for an unrivalled variety show for the 21st Century! Expect the unexpected with plenty of glitter and glamour! It’s cocktails and cabaret o’clock!
An Evening of Burlesque – we are waiting for you!
In the Night Garden Live is coming to The Lowry Theatre, Salford in 2022!
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all!
You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. The show lasts just under an hour and your little ones will be amazed when they see a very special visit from the amazing flying Pinky Ponk
Now in its 13th year, In the Night Garden Live is one of the UK’s favourite family events. Over 1.2 million people have seen it so far and it gets 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 13,610 parents’ reviews.
There are other shows for young children, but as The Independent wrote, “there’s nothing quite like In the Night Garden Live.”
Pip-pip, onk-onk!
The Ward Academy is proud to present MUSICALITY.
‘Because who doesn't want a world where everyone bursts into song and dance'
Inspired by the wonderful world of Musicals, our children will be performing a selection of scenes, songs and routines from popular Musicals that are dear to all our hearts!
This show promises to make you smile, sing along and more importantly have a great time!
Come along and step into MUSICALITY.......
1pm – Worsley & Bolton Show
5pm – Middleton & Knutsford Show
School Information:
The Ward Academy is a unique Theatre & Creative Arts School for children of all ages to explore and express their unique personalities and talents.
We hold weekly classes based around the North West (Worsley, Middleton, Bolton, Knutsford) offering classes to children aged 3-16.
Our classes offer the specialism of drama and performing arts with an original curriculum full of innovation, creativity and fun!
We also run a successful Casting Agency where our class children have the opportunity to audition for roles in TV, Theatre, Commercials, Film and Voiceover. Visit our agency website:
www.thewamanagement.com.
Or for more information on our school please visit our school website:
www.thewardacademy.com
Strictly Come Dancing professionals ANTON DU BEKE and GIOVANNI PERNICE join forces in 2021 for their first ever tour together - HIM & ME!
The Ballroom King and the two-time Guinness World Record holder will be joined by a world class
cast of dancers and singers.
This show promises to be THE best night out in the Summer of 2021 for all ages…
A true dance extravaganza!
Produced by Strictly Theatre Co. and directed by Alan Burkitt.
The debut show of rising star and “very funny” (Guardian) Chloe Petts touring the UK for the first time! A brilliantly sharp live performer and "compelling presence" (Steve Bennett, Chortle), she is one of the most exciting acts on the UK scene.
Fresh from supporting Ed Gamble on his UK Tour, Petts uses her trademark cerebral “laddishness” to examine her desperate attempts at living in the moment, the darts and her (strictly non-romantic) love for men.
As seen on Hypothetical (Dave), Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV) and The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2).
Do not miss Petts' debut tour!
**Please note: ** Tickets for these events are currently only available to the schools, colleges and dance academies taking part. If you have been sent a direct ticket link to book please use that or, if you have been given a booking code , please enter your code into the Promotion Code box in the top right hand corner of this page to access tickets.
A 3 day festival of dance performances from local schools, colleges and dance academies showcasing a full range of genres celebrating dance.
Monday 27th July
Danceworks x 2
Miss Joanne Farnell
Dance4Fun
Rachel Walker
St Marys
Christ the King
Moorside Primary
St Andrews, Eccles
Loretto College
Tuesday 28th
Reflections
FD Academy
Funkey Dance
Miss Joanne Farnell
Abigail Bibby
Rachel Walker
St Charles
Mill Green
Cathedral
Holy Cross College
St Peters RC, Rossendale
Wednesday 29th
Reflections x 2
Ward Academy
Theatreworks Bury
Miss Joanne Farnell
Rachel Walker
Pendleton College
St Marks
Coop Academy, Walkden
Irlam Endowed
St Andrews, Boothstown
Double Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee and star of Live At The Apollo returns with a brand new hour of "confessional storytelling at its funniest" (Herald ★★★★★). As seen on Michael McIntyre's Big Show, Mock The Week and Roast Battle. "Destined to become a household name" Telegraph ★★★★
Nominee for Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show 2018.
Winner of the Amused Moose Comedy Award for Best Show 2016.
Nominee for Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer 2015.
In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators.
An American original and purveyor of urban cool, the cultural satirist and author is pointed, forthright, unapologetically opinionated, and known for her hilariously dry social commentary on American life. Lebowitz’s recent Netflix documentary series directed by good friend Martin Scorsese, Pretend It’s A City, was an unmitigated hit with its offering of a tantalizing snapshot of New York in full bloom, along with Lebowitz’s lively and unapologetic commentary on what it means to live there.
For a limited run of dates, Lebowitz will be live in conversation, sharing her invariably cutting take on anything and everything; from growing up in New Jersey and being expelled from her high school for being a bad influence on her peers, to moving to New York City in the 70’s, and writing a column for Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine. She’ll offers insights on such timely issues as gender, race, gay rights, and the media, as well as on her own pet peeves—including celebrity culture, tourists, and baby strollers.
These events promise to be a balm in a wildly shifting world, offering spot-on observations about contemporary living and the opportunity to ask Lebowitz your own controversial questions. Do not miss it.
“No animal should ever jump up on the dining room furniture unless absolutely certain that he can hold his own in the conversation.” – Fran Lebowitz
Presented by Fane
An American original and purveyor of urban cool, thecultural satirist and author is pointed, forthright, unapologeticallyopinionated, and known for her hilariously dry social commentary on Americanlife. Lebowitz’s recent Netflix documentary series directed by good friendMartin Scorsese, Pretend It’s A City,was an unmitigated hit with its offering of a tantalizing snapshot of New Yorkin full bloom, along with Lebowitz’s lively and unapologetic commentary on whatit means to live there.
For a limited run of dates, Lebowitz will be live inconversation, sharing her invariably cutting take on anything and everything;from growing up in New Jersey and being expelled from her high school for beinga bad influence on her peers, to moving to New York City in the 70’s, andwriting a column for Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine. She’ll offersinsights on such timely issues as gender, race, gay rights, and the media, aswell as on her own pet peeves—including celebrity culture, tourists, and babystrollers.
These events promise to be a balm in a wildly shiftingworld, offering spot-on observations about contemporary living and theopportunity to ask Lebowitz your own controversial questions. Do not miss it.
“No animal should ever jump up on the dining room furnitureunless absolutely certain that he can hold his own in the conversation.” – FranLebowitz
Presented by Fane
Rescheduled from Friday 22nd May 2020, Friday 11th September 2020 and Saturday 17th July 2021
This highly acclaimed production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular celebration of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend in the world of popular music, selling over 100 million albums and singles.
This brand new show for 2021 once again features the outstanding vocal talents of Claire Furley, with Musical Director Phil Aldridge leading The Carpenters Story Orchestra as they re-create Richard Carpenter’s original orchestral arrangements.
Featuring all of the Carpenters hit songs including (They Long To Be) Close To You, Yesterday Once More, We’ve Only Just Begun, Superstar, A Song For You, Rainy Days & Mondays, Goodbye to Love and many more!
The Impossible Gentlemen were founded over a decade ago by internationally acclaimed piano sensation Gwilym Simcock and Salford guitarist and UK treasure Mike Walker. The 2022 version welcomes new UK bass and drums superstars Laurence Cottle and Ian Thomas. Three albums on from their original line-up, the new unit promises to be nothing less than remarkable with four unique talents, all superb players, coming together to create something new and powerful.
Gwilym Simcock Piano
Mike Walker Guitar
Laurence Cottle Bass
Ian Thomas Drums
“Crazy name, crazy group, but crazy like foxes“. The Evening Standard *****
“world-class jazz – nothing short of sensational” The Guardian
For more information on the 2022 festival visit www.buxtonfestival.co.uk
To purchase wheelchair accessible seating, please contact the BIF Box Office on 01298 72190
Sam Rapley Sax and clarinet
Laura Jurd Trumpet
Matt Robinson Piano
Conor Chaplin Bass
Following the success of their eponymous EP in 2015, Fabled Trio released their debut album, Short Stories, to widespread critical acclaim in 2018. Drawing inspiration from Debussy, Tom Jobim, Tigran Hamasyan and Bon Iver, the music of Fabled explores the wealth of textures, harmonies and grooves available in the traditional jazz quintet setting. Heavily influenced by music for film and the relationship between music and storytelling, they are always searching for their own new ways to tell the classic, age-old stories.
Fabled Trio are joined by special guest Laura Jurd, who has developed a formidable reputation as one of the most distinctive and creative composer-performers to emerge from the UK in recent years.
‘Fabled’s every piece has its own melodic twists and turns, creating a series of real musical page-turners.’ All About Jazz
‘Rapley proves to be a sensitive and adaptable composer, his ability to craft calming melodies and rich textures brings an emotional weight and modernity to the majority of these recordings.’ – Mojo Magazine
For more information on the 2022 festival visit www.buxtonfestival.co.uk
To purchase wheelchair accessible seating, please contact the BIF Box Office on 01298 72190
AMC Gospel Choir offer a full-on Sunday gospel performance with a live band. AMC have toured with Hacienda Classical, have featured on Songs of Praise and have performed with Manchester Camerata. This punchy band, with mesmerising singers, make foot-stomping, on-your-feet music that combines gospel, sass and Motown. Expect rich, vibrant and joyful sounds guaranteed to make you move.
Neil has booked AMC four times and he understands why people love this group and six singers, ‘there is a direct connection between the band and the audience, so many good feelings spread amongst the room. The choice of songs, the love for the expression of joy. Combine the vocals with such great musicians and we have a recipe for success.’
For more information on the 2022 festival visit www.buxtonfestival.co.uk
To purchase wheelchair accessible seating, please contact the BIF Box Office on 01298 72190
Spend an afternoon in the company of one of Britain’s favourite (and naughtiest) national treasures, Miriam Margolyes, as she shares stories from her remarkable life.
BAFTA-winning actor, voice of everything from Monkey to the Cadbury’s Caramel Rabbit, creator of a myriad of unforgettable characters from Lady Whiteadder to Professor Sprout, Miriam is one of the most recognisable actresses working today. Now, at the age of 80, she has finally decided to tell her life story in her bestselling, award-winning memoir, This Much Is True.
In conversation for this exclusive event, Miriam will take you on an extraordinary adventure through a truly independent mind and life. Find out how being conceived in an air-raid gave her curly hair, what pranks led to Miriam being known as the naughtiest girl Oxford High School ever had and how she ended up posing nude for Augustus John as a teenager. With a cast list stretching from Scorsese to Streisand, a cross-dressing Leonardo di Caprio to Isaiah Berlin, the evening promises to be jam-packed with jaw-dropping anecdotes.
Reliably outrageous and always entertaining, join Miriam for a riotous evening as full of life and surprises as the actress herself.
‘There is no one on earth quite so wonderful as Miriam Margolyes’ Stephen Fry
Every ticket includes a paperback copy of This Much Is True.
The BBC Young Musician of the year 2018 brings his hard-hitting quartet to the festival. Playing inspired tunes from Dizzy, Clifford Brown, Dexter Gordon and Ornette Coleman, Xhosa stamps his own style on the classic jazz quartet. No longer a ‘rising star’, he’s now firmly established on the scene thanks to many festival appearances and his debut album K(no)w Them, K(no) Us with featured guest artists saxophonist Soweto Kinch and pianist Reuben James.
Xhosa Cole is an embodiment of the success of numerous community arts programmes in Birmingham including the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra, Jazzlines Ensemble and Birmingham Music Service. Having grown up in Handsworth and first played the Tenor at Andy Hamilton’s Ladywood Community Music School, he’s now among a long legacy of Birmingham Saxophonists including Soweto Kinch and Shabaka Hutchings. Xhosa has performed twice at the BBC Proms, composed music for the Ripieno Players, a Birmingham-based String Orchestra, recorded saxophone for Mahalia’s debut album ‘Love and Compromise’, completed a 22-date UK tour, all along side his studies as a scholar at Trinity Laban Conservatoire. Xhosa also received the Parliamentary Jazz Award for ‘Best Newcomer’ in 2019 and Jazz FM ‘Breakthrough act of the year’.
Xhosa Cole Saxophone
Nathan England Jones Drums
Steve Saunders Guitar
Josh Vadiveloo Double Bass
‘The 24-year-old tenor saxophonist/composer is a British sensation’ DOWNBEAT
‘One of the most exciting releases of the year…’ Jazzwise
For more information on the 2022 festival visit www.buxtonfestival.co.uk
To purchase wheelchair accessible seating, please contact the BIF Box Office on 01298 72190
Kirk McElhinney Guitars/Vocals
John Ellis Piano/Vocals
Andy Hay Drums
A very cool, mellow gig to close our weekend festival, Kirk calls his sound Urban Folk. Described by Nitin Sawney as ‘a melting pot of sonic bliss’, Kirk is joined by two artists in their own right to form this beautiful sound.
Andy Hay on drums recently released his second album after the acclaimed “Many Rivers” made its mark on the British music scene.
Long time collaborator John Ellis has worked with The Cinematic Orchestra, Corinne Bailey Rae, Lily Allen, Tom Jones and so many more
All three blend together vocally and musically with real fire and soul.
Kirk is a national treasure and to see him with the trio is to see him truly in his element. His songs and his delivery have an uncanny ability to capture people’s hearts and move minds and bodies.
For more information on the 2022 festival visit www.buxtonfestival.co.uk
To purchase wheelchair accessible seating, please contact the BIF Box Office on 01298 72190
The hilarious Sarah Millican is back on tour with a Bobby Dazzler of a new stand-up show.
In this, her sixth international tour, you’ll learn about what happens when your mouth seals shut, how to throw poo over a wall, trying to lose weight but only losing the tip of your finger, a surprisingly funny smear test, and how truly awful a floatation tank can actually be.
Sarah has spent the last year writing jokes and growing her backside. She can’t wait to get back on the road and make you laugh.
sarahmillican.co.uk
@sarahmillican75
Age Guidance: Not Suitable for under 16s
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex Presents…
Jon Courtenay: The Big C
Edinburgh Preview
Having triumphed on Britain's Got Talent, Jon combines comedy, music and drama in a brand new show exploring the true story of his television success while secretly fighting for his life. Accompany him backstage as he wrestles jokes and jeopardy to survive not only the competition but also to just….survive. Doctors and Nurses, Judges and Jokers all become players in Jon’s musical journey through jubilation, heartache, tumours and television. Reminding you that laughter can be the best medicine, but so can immunotherapy.
As seen on Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway
“WONDERFUL” Simon Cowell
Join us for a night in the beautiful surroundings of the Octagon as we take a step back in time.
Our very own 10-piece big band, a swinging rhythm section plus three saxophones, two trombones and two trumpets. Guest singers are Andy Bayley and Emma Holcroft who will play the songs that makes you want to dance.
During the first set, as you sit back and enjoy a drink, our professional ballroom dancers will show you the moves, from tango to foxtrot, to jive to rumba. After the interval, the floor is open for us all to have a go. So, be brave, bring your dancing shoes and get ready to dance. Waltz to Moon River, quickstep to Sing Sing Sing and get your Latin moves ready for Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps.
For more information on the 2022 festival visit www.buxtonfestival.co.uk
To purchase wheelchair accessible seating, please contact the BIF Box Office on 01298 72190
S Feshareki Venus/ZOREH
A Glazunov Concerto for Alto Saxophone and String Orchestra Op. 109
C Shaw Entr’acte (version for string orchestra)
E Elgar Introduction and Allegro (with the Brodsky Quartet)
P Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence (version for string orchestra)
This concert brings together two outstanding ensembles, both hailing from Manchester and both celebrating their 50th anniversary. Joining them for this festive occasion is one of British music’s brightest young stars, saxophonist Jess Gillam. She plays Glazunov’s expressive and virtuosic Concerto for Alto Saxophone. The programme also features two compelling works by young female composers, Shiva Feshareki and Caroline Shaw and concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence, inspired by the composer’s rejuvenating stay in Italy in 1890.
This event has an interval.
For more information on the 2022 festival visit www.buxtonfestival.co.uk
To purchase wheelchair accessible seating, please contact the BIF Box Office on 01298 72190
More information and the full Summer Graduation 2022 Ceremony Schedule can be found on our graduation ceremony page.
School of Health and Society
(Class of 2022)
More information and the full Summer Graduation 2022 Ceremony Schedule can be found on our graduation ceremony page.
School of Science, Engineering & Environment
(Class of 2022)
More information and the full Summer Graduation 2022 Ceremony Schedule can be found on our graduation ceremony page.
School of Science, Engineering & Environment
(Class of 2022)
More information and the full Summer Graduation 2022 Ceremony Schedule can be found on our graduation ceremony page.
Salford Business School
(Class of 2022)
Local lad and star of Britain’s Got Talent and BBC One’s All Together Now, Rob Bowden King comes to The Bowdon Rooms for his first ever solo concert in his home town of Altrincham.
Labelled a “West End wonder in the making” by Simon Cowell, Rob takes you on a personal journey through his favourite songs from the West End musicals that formed his love for theatre.
He is joined on stage by some special guests and the stunning Magic Voices Choir, this is set to be a magical evening not to be missed!
Jane McDonald – Let the light in
Jane McDonald is back in 2021 with her brand new ‘Let the Light In’ tour.
TheBAFTA award-winning star always delivers a phenomenal show along with herfantastic live band and backing singers. With stunning production and a newline-up of songs her ‘Let the Light In’ tour promises to be the best one yet.
After her sell out tours of 2018 and 2019 you’ll need to book early to secureyour seat for this fabulous evening of music and laughter.
A new guide to science, art, sex and death from the New York Times bestselling
author of Love Wins
In Everything is Spiritual, the author Rob Bell explores how ideas about creation, love and connection
shaped him and how they shape every one of us. Bell observes that more than anything, people want to
understand their purpose here on earth. And when you embrace who and where you come from, including
your wounds, your pains and your regrets, you will discover that lurking there in the mess of life is an
invitation to expand - just as the universe has been expanding for 13 billion years.
Written in a lyrical, almost stream of consciousness style this wide-ranging book shares stories from Bell's
life to illuminate lessons about the world around you to help you find purpose, meaning and connection.
'Rob Bell might have left the church, but he will always be my minister - in the purest and most uncorrupted
sense of that word. Nobody else can take ancient teachings and modern science, and blend them together
into wisdom that makes sense to me, and heals me. Rob's unorthodox and bold thinking stirs my
intellect, comforts my heart and makes me believe that - within all the frightening chaos of the unknowable
universe - I still have a sacred place. His work is a sacred gift to a troubled world.’
Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Big Magic
Rob Bell is the New York Times bestselling author of ten books, including Velvet Elvis, Drops Like
Stars and Love Wins, which have been translated into 25 languages. His podcast, called RobCast, was in the
iTunes 'Best of 2015' list. He's toured with Oprah, has been profiled in The New Yorker, and in
2011, TIME magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.
He does regular shows at Largo, a comedy and music club in Los Angeles, where he lives with his wife
Kristen and their three kids.
*Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
Raga Jyoti Presents
Event Title: Bhajan Ganga - An evening of devotional songs, Kirtan, Aaradhna
with Rakesh Joshi
Renowned musicians will accompany on Sitar, Veena, Bansuri, Santoor, Guitar, Tabla, Mridangam, Percussions & Choir singers
Newly composed and popular bhajans, based on various ragas and divine mood.
Please come to enjoy the soothing, uplifting and joyful songs, accompanied by an ensemble of Indian & Western musicians.
Tall Stories presents
The Gruffalo
Based on the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood...
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?
Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!
DIVORCED ★ BEHEADED ★ LIVE!
The international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Salford!
Multi award-winning, with a spectacularly successful sound-track storming charts across the globe, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message. Boundary-pushing, genre-redefining’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (The New York Times).
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.
Think you know the rhyme, think again...
Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE!
★★★★★
‘The most uplifting new British musical I have ever had the privilege to watch’
Evening Standard
★★★★★
‘80 minutes of exhilarating entertainment from 6 killer Queens.
They will, they will rock you!’
Daily Express
★★★★★
‘SIX is a marvellous show. A royal treat’
Daily Telegraph
★★★★★
‘Smart. Sassy. I’d give this ridiculously fun musical six stars if I could”
Sunday Express
★★★★★
‘Captivating and exhilarating. Do yourself a favour and go and party with SIX.
You won’t regret it!’
Attitude
★★★★
‘Bursting at the corset with 21st Century sass and attitude’
Daily Mail
The Totally Football Show Live with James Richardson
The Totally Football Show heads up to (Greater) Manchester for their first ever appearance at The Lowry.
Join Jimbo and Totally stalwarts Michael Cox (The Athletic) and Duncan Alexander (Opta) for some puns and punditry as the Premier League and Champions League approach squeaky bum time. Plus, they'll bring the Inter-Totally quiz to the stage, and tell tales far too salacious for the regular pod. Other guests to be announced.
Nottingham Playhouse and Kenny Wax Productions present
IDENTICAL
The twin-sational new musical based on the novel
THE PARENT TRAP
by Erich Kästner
The world stage musical premiere of the classic story of twin girls separated at birth, reunited by chance at a summer camp ten years later.
In an attempt to get to know their parents and reconcile the two halves of their family, they decide to swap places and live each other’s lives.
The show is directed by Olivier and Tony award-winning Sir Trevor Nunn responsible for some of the greatest hits in the world (Les Miserables, Starlight Express, Cats and Sunset Boulevard).
Identical has music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, the multi award-winning writers whose scores include the Olivier Award-winning Honk! And the new songs, dance and vocal arrangements for the world-wide smash hit Cameron Mackintosh/Disney production of MaryPoppins. The book is by acclaimed writer Stuart Paterson whose stage adaptations include The Jungle Book and Kensuke’s Kingdom.
Rescheduled from Saturday 22nd August 2020
Following a debut sell out nationwide tour to nightly standing ovations including the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow join an all-star cast of the Emerald Isles most talented singers and performers accompanied by the fabulous Keltic Storm band and world champion Shevlin Twins Irish dancers who starred in Lord of the Dance for an unmissable “Ireland the Show“ that will take you on a journey through the decades of a globally loved culture.
The show which has received high acclaim will feature all the well known ballads and singalongs like “Dirty Old Town“, “The Town I Loved So Well”, “ Tell Me Ma” and “The Irish Rover“ to name a small few. Add to that, a string of hilarious stories and jokes from our award winning comedian and topped off with energetic reels and jigs if it’s all things Irish you like then this is the show for you!
YOU’RE INVITED TO THE BIG TOP BIRTHDAY!
Join Sarah and her best friend Duck as they plan the ultimate circus soiree to help Scarf Lady celebrate her birthday. With entertainment lined up from a whole host of your favourite friends, including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, the party is ready to go! Let’s just hope the weather holds out…
Bursting with all the charm from the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies show, Sarah and Duck’s enchanting world is brought to life by the team behind The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Twirlywoos Live. Packed full of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday promises to be a celebration for the whole family!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘A must see. Equally as enjoyable for little people and big people!’ Kiddomag
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Like the cartoon has come to life’ What’s Good To Do
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘It wove a magical spell over the whole theatre. A hugely enjoyable and utterly charming show’ Theatre News
" NOBODY DOES IT BETTER The biggest and best and most in Demand Gn'R tribute in Europe"
It does not get any closer than this people. Gn’Re have the only singer able to deliver the exact same unique vocal style and stage show synonymous with Classic Axl Rose.
Gn’Re have the only tribute band guitarist OFFICIALLY SUPPORTED by MARSHALL AMPS, just like the legend SLASH himself.
Together with 4 other Gn’R clones, these guys deliver a sound and look that is unequalled by any other band.
Since their very first gig the Guns N' Roses Experience train has been rolling at an incredible pace, visiting various Middle Eastern countries, mainland Europe, Cyprus, Ireland and all of the major venues in the UK.
With a true GN’R sound and stage show, In a bone-crushing two hour set all the essentials are covered with breathtaking accuracy including Welcome To The Jungle, November Rain, Sweet Child O' Mine, Paradise City, Mr. Brownstone, You Could Be Mine, Nightrain, Rocket Queen, Knocking on Heaven’s Door and so much more...
Don’t miss the chance to see the most authentic live Guns ‘N Roses experience touring today.
Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Gig For Victory
Brand new show
As the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new year, the men and women of this great country will need answers. Answers that they know they need, answers to questions they never knew existed.
And when that moment comes, who better to show the way, to provide those answers, than the people’s man of the people, the Pub Landlord? Steeped in the deep and ancient barroom wisdom of countless lock ins, the Pub Landlord is there to show the way. Wherever you are, he will - within sensible travel limits and theatre booking policy - come, offering people thirsty for common sense a full pint of the good stuff.
‘Stand up Gold’
The Guardian
‘A supremely polished performer’
★★★★★
Mail on Sunday
‘Wickedly witty Stuff’
★★★★
The Telegraph
Russell Kane's bringing to town his gut-punch funny, searing, award-winning take on the two years we’ve just gone through. Hailed as the The Guardian's Number 1 comedy performance to come out of 2020 (The Guardian are miserable and usually hate everything) - this high-octane show brings nuclear-energy belly laughs and pant-wetting observations which prove laughter really is the best medicine* (*actually, it’s probably hospital medicine).
Russell Kane has two chart-topping, award-bagging podcasts: Man Baggage and BBC Radio 4’s Evil Genius. He is a regular on Channel 4, BBC, and ITV: all the usual shows you see funny people on. He’s also a writer, actor, and presenter. He drinks lots of coffee and is ‘like that in real life’.
He was the first ever comedian to bag the two most prestigious comedy awards on earth in the same year, for the same show: The Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards (formerly The Perrier), and The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award, (formerly known as the Barry Award). He’s also a raving bighead that likes listing his achievements.
‘Russell Kane has made his name with verbose, hyperactive comedy – and he shows no sign of slowing down’ (THE I)
‘Fierce, funny and heartfelt... a thrilling reminder of what comedy can do’ (THE GUARDIAN)
‘Storming physical comedy... splendidly manic’ ***** (MAIL ON SUNDAY)
THEY’RE BACK!
MyMy! How can you resist!?!
My My! pays homage to the original Swedish sensations through capturing Abba’s great sense of fun, recreating their incredible unique sound and combining this into a fun filled evening of sing-along, dance-along magic!
Let us thrill you with a mix of iconic costume and a touch of audience participation that only a Veritas production can provide. Featuring such unforgettable hits as “Waterloo”, “Mamma Mia” and “Dancing Queen”, this fantastic cast of West End performers are guaranteed to liven up your night and keep you dancing till dawn!
“This is an amazing tribute with charisma oozing from the girls. The theatre took on a party atmosphere and the standing ovation was virtually throughout the whole show! All I can say is, you are entertainment at its best,’ Thank You for the Music’ and ‘Gimme Gimme Gimme’ more!”
– North West End review
For group bookings of 10 or more, please contact the venue directly on events@thebowdonrooms.co.uk
Lipstick On Your Collar is back with its brand new show
Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!
From the birth of Rock n Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, the show is packed with over forty hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Ronettes, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black and many more.
Performed by a full live band, featuring some of the country's top musicians, this incredible show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun.
Dancing in the aisles is strictly compulsory so bring your dancing shoes and let the good times roll!
This concert spectacular celebrates the fabulous music and tells the incredible story of the world-famous Rat Pack.
Led by a bona fide star of swing music, ‘Ray Quinn’.
Ray’s debut album, ‘My Way’, features songs from this golden era of music and entered the UK album chart at number one. It sold 127,000 copies in its first week of release before being certified platinum, selling over 250’000 worldwide.
Featuring all the greatest hits of Sammy Davis Jnr, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and many more timeless classics from the stars of swing and rat pack.
Described as 'a truly gifted stand up' by The Sunday Times, join Joanne as she revisits her
irreverent and critically acclaimed show The Prosecco Express.
Due to a relentless ageing process, Joanne is suddenly in her late thirties with no husband,
no kids, no pension and no plan. She is full of questions: if she doesn’t birth anything, who will
be obligated to watch her die so she doesn’t have to do it alone? Can she start a GoFundMe
page to get a golden tomb built for single people to get buried in together, or do we all just get
thrown into a mass grave and covered in cat hair? When a man on a dating app identifies as
'spiritual', is it safe to assume he has the personality of a spoon? If you do all your drinking in
the bath, can you write it off as self-care? 'Dark, hilarious, strangely reassuring' [The
Independent], Joanne is on a mission to solve absolutely nothing.
‘Next stop, Netflix’ The Irish Daily Star ★★★★★
‘Joyously nuts’ The Examiner ★★★★★
‘The most exciting thing to happen to Irish comedy in years’ ★★★★★
‘Please bring your friends and laugh until you cry’ EDINBURGH REPORTER ★★★★
‘Authentic, hilarious comedy’ Deadline
‘Terrifyingly funny’ The Evening Standard
A show about sexy things (awkward), private things (oh no) and a woman trying to sit on the face of time to keep it still (hot, right?). You’ve seen Jess on Live at the Apollo, QI and on Harry Hill's Clubnite amongst other TV shows. She's a regular co-host of The Guilty Feminist Podcast, the host and creator of The Hoovering Podcast and you hear her regularly on BBC R4's News Quiz and Now Show.
Jess was nominated for the Dave Edinburgh Comedy Award – Best Show 2019 with her last show Hench, and she won Best Show and Best Breakthrough Act in the Chortle Awards 2020.
Promoter Credit: Little Wander
Photo Credit: Matt Stronge
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY CONOR MCPHERSON
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY BOB DYLAN
Celebrated playwright Conor McPherson (The Weir, The Seafarer) boldly reimagines the legendary songs of Bob Dylan, like you’ve never heard them before, in GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. A heart-breaking and universal story about family and love, hailed by the Observer as the 'NO.1 THEATRE SHOW OF THE YEAR'.
It’s 1934 in the heartland of America and we meet a group of wayward souls who cross paths in a time-weathered guesthouse. Standing at a turning point in their lives, they realize nothing is what it seems. But as they search for a future, and hide from the past, they find themselves facing unspoken truths about the present.
Now audiences in _______ have the chance to experience this 'magnificent' (Standard), 'astonishing' (Guardian) and 'piercingly beautiful' (Independent) production brought vividly to life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.
"BOB DYLAN's songs have never sounded so
HEARTBREAKINGLY PERSONAL & UNIVERSAL.
AS CLOSE AS MORTALS COME TO HEAVEN ON EARTH"
- Ben Brantley, The New York Times (Critics Pick)
★★★★★
"A show that transports the soul. Incredible"
Times
★★★★★
"Powerful, affecting and original."
Sunday Express
★★★★★
"Conor McPherson weaves magic with Bob Dylan's songs"
The Observer
★★★★★
Guardian, FT, Telegraph, Independent, Broadway World, City AM, Whatsonstage.
THE UK PREMIERE TOUR OF HELEN FORRESTER'S - TWOPENCE TO CROSS THE MERSEY - A BRAND NEW STAGE PRODUCTION NOT TO BE MISSED!
ADAPTED BY ROB FENNAH - DIRECTED BY GARETH TUDOR PRICE
STAR STUDDED CAST FROM STAGE AND SCREEN - MARK MORAGHAN, LYNN FRANCIS, PARRY GLASSPOOL, JENNY MURPHY, DANIEL TAYLOR, LYNNE FITZGERALD, ROB HUDSON, ROY CARRUTHERS AND CHLOE McDONALD
Adapted from Helen Forrester's million-selling autobiography, Twopence To Cross The Mersey is a stunning period drama set in the early 1930's in the midst of the Great Depression.
In 1931 Helen's spendthrift father was declared bankrupt, forcing the family to leave behind the nannies, servants, and beautiful middle-class home in the gentler Southwest of England.
With nothing more than the clothes they stood up in, the family of nine took the train to Liverpool where they hoped to rebuild their shattered lives. It came as a terrible shock to find the thriving, wealthy port Helen's father remembered as a boy, the place his own father made his fortune, had long since gone.
While 12-year-old Helen's inept parents searched unsuccessfully to find work, she was taken out of school to look after her six younger siblings and the full burden of keeping house fell on Helen's young shoulders.
Having never had to manage a family budget in their previous life, the Forrester's found themselves relying on meagre handouts from the local parish, charity organisations and the kindness of strangers.
But, at the age of 14, Helen had finally had enough of her miserable existence, and so began a bitter fight with her mother and father to attend evening school in an effort to educate herself and make her own way in the world.
But Helen's parents had no intention of releasing their unpaid slave. They had other plans for their selfish daughter.
What the media said about previous Twopence To Cross The Mersey productions:
"Absolutely Amazing" - BBC Radio 4
"The Theatrical Equivalent Of A Page Turner" - The Stage
"Emotional & Powerful" - British Theatre Guide
"A Brilliant Production - A Real Hit" - Cheshire Today
"Totally Compelling" - Liverpool Echo
~ A Brand New Knight Out! ~
An Evening With Geoffrey Boycott last appeared on stage in 2017. A great deal has happened since then - in the cricket world, the world at large and in the world of our Geoffrey. He has had major heart surgery, become a grandfather for the first time and finally been honoured with a long-overdue knighthood.
Geoffrey’s many fans have expressed their deep disappointment at his disappearance from our airwaves. So, in a packed autumn where England are competing for the T20 World Cup and battling with the old enemy to wrest back control of The Ashes, they will be delighted for this chance to hear what Geoffrey thinks about - well, everything!
Forthright honest views, hilarious anecdotes, personal film footage from an incredible career and a chance for the audience to ask Sir Geoffrey their own questions. It’s a brilliant new evening with our brand new knight.
As ever, this cricket event is being run in aid of the Professional Cricketers’ Association and we raise money from the evening for the Professional Cricketers’ Trust.
Sir Tony Robinson will be live on stage for an intimate evening looking back at his career on stage and screen, together with his literary accomplishments, in what will be a spectacular evening.
Join us to hear the lowdown on his many exploits and endeavours and expect plenty of fascinating anecdotes and peeks behind the scenes.
Follow Sir Tony's journey from child actor to Blackadder's immortal Baldrick and from Time Team to everybody's favourite history presenter.
This evening will be hosted by television legend Jenny Powell and you will also have a chance to ask your own burning question in an audience Q & A.
Limited VIP seating is available for the front 3 rows with each ticket guaranteeing you a personal meet & greet experience with Sir Tony Robinson and you will also receive your own personal souvenir photograph with Sir Tony Robinson to remember this special night.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience an amazing evening in the uniquely entertaining company of one of the country's best-loved performers and true national treasure.
Tickets are limited for this event, which is exclusively presented at The Bowdon Rooms for one night only.
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.
Jon Culshaw (Dead Ringers, The Impressions Show) stars in this funny, affectionate and poignant celebration of the much-missed comedy legend. Join Les as he summons forth a wealth of characters and incidents from his eventful life and career, as he travels on Concorde at twice the speed of sound 68,000 feet above the Earth, in this new play from BAFTA and Olivier Award winning writer Tim Whitnall and director Bob Golding.
Presented by: So Comedy & Broken Robot Productions
Age guidance 14+
Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the
stage in the Autumn of 2022 with his brand new show… ‘Tango Passions’.
Accompanied by world-class Argentine Tango specialists, let the original Italian stallion
take you on a journey to Buenos Aires and enjoy his dancing, tales and poetry about the
history of the Argentine Tango.
Vincent will also be joined by his professional dance partner, Ksenia Zsikhotska from
DWTS Ireland and The Ballroom Boys.
Featuring music from Astor Piazzolla and Gotan Project.
A sexy, steamy, passionate night not to be missed!
Produced by Paul Irving of Strictly Theatre Co.
Edinburgh Comedy Award "Best Show" nominee Glenn Moore is one of the best joke writers of his generation and is back on tour in Autumn 2022.
Expect a "comedy masterclass" (The Times) and a high-energy barrage of the most jokes you've ever heard humanely fit into one stand-up show.
As seen/heard on Mock The Week (BBC2), The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2),The Dave Berry Breakfast Show (Absolute Radio) and The Now Show (BBC Radio 4).
"The best showcase of pure joke-writing skill I've seen" - ★★★★ The Guardian
"Brilliantly original" - ★★★★ Chortle
“Exquisitely crafted gags” - ★★★★ Evening Standard
After four sell out Monday Matinee shows Andy returns with another Monday afternoon extravaganza of live entertainment from some of the UK’s finest performers.
It’s a variety show of the highest order with Soul, Swing and Pop on the Plaza menu. Welcome back the good times and book early to enjoy a brilliant afternoon of entertainment with Stockport’s premier live entertainer and his fabulous guests.
The true story of the world’s most unlikely buoy-band.
When a group of Cornish fisherman come together to sing the traditional sea shanties they’d sung for generations, they hoped to raise a few quid for charity. Nobody, least of all them, expected the story to end on the Pyramid stage of Glastonbury…
FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS is a brand-new musical based on the true story of the Cornish singing sensations, and the hit 2019 film.
A group of fishermen are spotted by a fish-out-of-water music manager on a trip from London, who must learn there is more to life then selling your sole for fifteen minutes of fame.
Packed with more musical treats than you can fit in a lobster pot, this is a feel-good voyage about friendship, community and music which smashed box office records when it premiered in Cornwall in Autumn 2021. So climb aboard, find your sea legs and allow yourself to fall for this critically acclaimed musical, hook, line and sinker.
[Directed by James Grieve and with a book by Amanda Whittington, Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical features choreography by Olivier Award nominee Matt Cole, Set and Costume Design by Lucy Osborne, Lighting Design by Johanna Town, Sound Design by Dan Samson, Casting by Jim Arnold and musical supervision by David White.]
Brilliant & riotous fun
myCornwall
unfettered joy and warmth
CORNWALL LIVE
A fun, heartfelt, funny show that raises the rafters and leaves you with a huge grin on your face.
CURTAIN UP
We should have the signed off trailer and prod shots today as well.
Come and experience the sounds and smells of steam as you take the controls and drive/fire one of our steam locomotives.
There are two participants per session and on our morning one you’ll meet the crew over breakfast in our café and be given an introductory briefing covering what to expect, safety and how a steam locomotive works. You’ll then split up with one of you being aboard the footplate to drive/fire the locomotive yourself (under expert supervision of course!) for one round trip of the line. You’ll then swap over and spend a second trip with the Guard understanding this aspect of our train operations. Afterwards you’ll enjoy lunch in our café with the crew and meet the afternoon participants who will be eager to hear your stories of your time onboard.
For the afternoon session you’ll do exactly the same, but enjoy lunch first followed by coffee and cake at the end of your time with us.
The duration of this experience is 3½ hours
Celebrating 60 magical years of Motown, immerse yourself in the sound of a generation as The Magic of Motown returns to the stage!
Get ready to Reach Out for a brand new show in 2020 with all your favourite Motown songs.
You will be going Loco down in Acapulco, as we take you along memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and many, many more.
Enjoy favourites including Heard It Through The Grapevine, Mr Postman, My Girl, Stop In The Name of Love, Ain't No Mountain High Enough and more!
This is Motown at its very best; signed sealed and delivered, touring the nation. The show of the year!
This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.
Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era.
Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival!
The Banff Mountain Film Festival joins the world’s best adventure film-makers and explorers as they push themselves to the limits in the most remote and stunning corners of the globe. Witness epic human-powered feats, life-affirming challenges and mind-blowing cinematography – all on the big screen!
There are two shows, each with an entirely different selection of brand new films for 2022 - the Blue Film Programme (20 May) and the Red Film Programme (14th October)
Double the adventure by coming to both! (Click here to book the bundle)
An adrenaline-fueled, not-to-be missed event with free prize giveaways that is guaranteed to ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel!
See www.banff-uk.com for more details.
PHOTO CREDIT: Basecamp, Denali National Park, Alaska © Christian Pondella
BORN TO EXIST: the woman I know
By Joseph Toonga
This Hip Hop Dance Theatre Production forms Toonga’s third part of his Nationally acclaimed, Hip Hop Dance trilogy that invites change, and a sense of overcoming stigmas society holds towards ethnic minorities. Analysing representation with an intersectional focus to show untold, underrepresented, individual journeys.
Joseph combines his research with his own experiences and the cast to manifest what is means to be a human and show it in all it’s ugliness, beauty, contradictions and complexity.
Joseph’s choreographic style is used as a conduit for trauma, fed through a vacuum of movement and given to audiences.
This work brings together a powerhouse of creatives, lighting design by Simisola Majekodunmi, an original score from Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante and dramaturg Peggy Olislaegers and provides the platform for ultimate activism.
Alongside this theatre production Joseph is collaborating with three afro Brazilan female creatives to establish a social programme in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The progamme ‘Young, Gifted & Black’ works to support and empower low-income black female teenagers favela’s in Rio through dance
“My job is to somehow make them curious enough and persuade them by nook or crook to get more aware of themselves, where they came from, what they are into and what is already there and to bring it out. This is what compels me to compel them and I will do it by what ever means necessary” Nina Simone, 1969
Commissioned by Theatre Boulevard, The Place & DanceEast, supported by Redbridge Drama Centre, South East Dance and the Arts Council England.
"Toonga’s choreography sits neatly alongside the cultural signifiers of black culture" - Lorna Irvine, fjord review
2022 will see The Proclaimers heading into the recording studio to record their 12th studio album, followed by festival appearances in the summer and a 35-date UK & Ireland tour from October to December.
Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years seen them enjoy huge success across the globe.
The Proclaimers songs are timeless, capturing a gamut of human emotions, written with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fire, and wit. Their songs feature at weddings, funerals and everything in-between and there is one song, an early celebration of falling head over heels in love that is known the world over and has become a staggering global anthem.
The Proclaimers have carved out a niche for themselves in the netherworld where pop, folk, new wave, and punk collide. In the process, they have enjoyed Gold and Platinum singles and albums in UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
On BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island discs, David Tennant describes his first track by The Proclaimers - "I could have chosen any and every track from this band, probably my favourite band of all time. They write the most spectacular songs, big hearted, uncynical passionate songs."
Fresh from Live at The Apollo, Mock The Week, and The Last Leg, Best Newcomer nominee Maisie Adam is back with a brand new show for 2022, ‘Buzzed’.
Rammed with witty observations, high-octane energy and some right good jokes. This high-energy show promises to be better than whatever else you had planned (unless you had plans to go dancing with Cher).
Her jokes were spot on, her stories magnificent and magnificently told.
Bruce Dessau
There's no denying that Maisie Adam is phenomenal
The Scotsman
Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide
Recommended 15+
Crown Ballet
Presents
Sleeping Beauty – a spectacular fairy-tale
Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky
Every child’s favourite fairy-tale, Sleeping Beauty is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. After a very long break we are proud to present to you the UK Premier of this ballet company from Moldova.
Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse.
Outline based on the fairy-tale by Charles Perrault, the Sleeping Beauty tells of the Princess Aurora, cursed at her christening by the evil Carabosse to prick her finger one day on a spindle and die.
Thanks to the timely intervention of the Lilac Fairy, she doesn’t die, but sleeps for a hundred years.
Woken by a prince, who has battled through the Enchanted Forest to reach her, they marry at a ceremony attended by nursery rhyme characters like Puss in Boots and all the other forest creatures.
There are no scores more successful in supporting the full range of ballet than those by Tchaikovsky.
Highlights include the Famous ‘Rose Adagio’ when Princess Aurora is introduced to four princes.
A wonderful evening out and memories which you will cherish long after the final curtain falls.
International tribute artiste Wayne Dilks and his band pay tribute to the late George Michael in this stunning show.
The former frontman, producer of “Faith” (2017- 2018) and “Freedom!’19” returns with his new production - “The George Michael Legacy”
Wayne has been a George Michael tribute artiste for 20 years, dedicating his professional career to pay homage to the late pop phenomenon.
He delivers his heartfelt tribute to the global superstar in a sensitive and spectacular way, receiving 5 star reviews nationwide.
Join Wayne and his incredible band for a celebration of George’s fantastic 35 year career with songs from his Wham days up to his final album, Symphonica.
Crown Ballet
Presents
Swan Lake – The greatest of all romantic ballets
Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky
Crown Ballet presents to you the most famous Ballet of all time. Swan Lake is one of Tchaikovsky’s best works, featuring some of ballet’s most memorable music and breath-taking dance. After a very long break we are proud to present to you the UK Premier of this ballet company from Moldova.
Swan Lake is a tale of two young women, Odette and Odilie, who resembles each other so strikingly one can easily be mistaken for the other.
It is the compelling legend of a tragic romance in which a princess, Odette, is turned into a swan by an evil curse. Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful young woman he is instantly captivated – will his love prove strong enough to break the evil spell that she is under?
Swan Lake is full of mystery and romance and has captured the imagination of generations over the years and it continues to attract worldwide audiences, young and old.
A wonderful evening out and memories which you will cherish long after the final curtain falls.
Harry is back with brand-new amazing jokes in an all-singing, all-dancing one-man spectacular.
“I hadn’t realised how much I missed performing live until lockdown stopped me from doing it,” says Harry, “It’s great to be going back on stage and the good news is I am planning a very silly show.”
Audiences will meet Harry’s new baby elephant, Sarah, and Ian, The Information Worm.
Harry will also be joined by Stouffer the Cat (his famous sidekick) who commented “what can I tell you? When Harry calls you say yes – end of!”
“There's something uniquely joyous in his blend of mischief, surrealism and unadulterated showmanship” Chortle
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
A one-of-a-kind film & music experience:
“The Magical Music of Harry Potter” is a unique and enchanting evening where original actors, star soloists, a choir and an orchestra bring the boy wizard’s world to life!
The program includes soundtracks by four-time Oscar winner John Williams, Nicholas Hooper, Patrick Doyle and Golden Globe winner Alexander Desplat.
The evening becomes truly spellbinding with illusions from Rob Lake, one of the world's leading magicians, featured on “America's Got Talent” and Disney's Cruise Line.
A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD
Based on the book by JUDITH KERR
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour.
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised!
Running time: approx 55 minutes (no interval).
Suitable for children aged 3+.
★★★★
‘This Tiger is the cat’s meow’
The Times
★★★★
‘A rare and grreat achievement’
Mail on Sunday
★★★★
‘All the fun of the fur’
Daily Express
★★★★
‘Perfectly pitched’
Daily Telegraph
★★★★★
‘Delightful’
Whatsonstage.com
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Join much loved children’s author and illustrator Nick Sharratt for a special Halloween themed drawalong. He’ll be sketching gently spooky characters from a selection of his fun-filled picture books, including the hugely popular You Choose’, Shark in the Park’ and ‘Pants’ series. And you can draw along with him!
Nick has illustrated over 300 books and has worked with top authors including Julia Donaldson, Michael Rosen and Kes Gray. He’s also the illustrator of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s phenomenally successful children’s novels. Nick’s been awarded a gold Blue Peter badge too!
This event is ideal for Nick's younger fans. Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on.
Running time 75 minutes with no interval. 4+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
One of the UK’s most popular live 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.
Featuring some of the UK’s most talented musicians, the show includes classic hits from guitar legends Jimmy Page, Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Slash and many more!
Using state-of-the-art video projection the show journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll through to the most creative and inspirational guitar heroes of the modern era.
The Story of Guitar Heroes continues to attract ever-growing audiences of men, women and children of all ages. Renowned for its versatile world-class musicianship, the show recreates 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”
“Amazing show, amazing musicians!”
Dave Gorman, the man behind Dave TV’s hit show Modern Life Is Goodish as well as Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure, is back on the road with a brand new live show, Powerpoint To The People
The 'high priest of the comedy Powerpoint talk' (The Times) is touring again - as much as anything to demonstrate that a powerpoint presentation doesn't have to involve a man in a grey suit standing behind a lectern and saying 'next slide please'. We've all had enough of that, so let's put it all behind us and never speak of it again - there are far more important things to analyse. Well... they're more important in Dave's head anyway.
‘hugely entertaining’★★★★ The Times
‘Gorman creates real magic from the unlikeliest of sources’ ★★★★
The Mail on Sunday
‘beautifully constructed’ ★★★★
The Arts Desk
‘exquisitely constructed show from a comic who is at the top of his game’ ★★★★
The Evening Standard
Friendsical is an original and unique new parody musical inspired by the gang in Friends, the iconic TV show
When Ross's wife leaves him for another woman, he fears he will never find love again. But then Rachel runs back into his life... will he end up with his one true love?
With original new songs such as (He's her) Lobster!, Richard's Moustache and You're Over Me, When Were You Under Me?, the gang take on naked Thursdays, a power cut, and a dinosaur convention! What could possibly go wrong?
Friendsical will feature a surprise guest star
A funny and emotionally charged tale of an 80s rockstar’s journey to fame.
Somebody Someday is a new contemporary gig-theatre production based on the real-life story of Mark Thomas (1960-2018) - a talented guitarist from Liverpool who found fame in the 1980s when RCA records signed his band 2am.
Mark’s life was a rollercoaster of the highs and lows of success which culminated in a copyright battle with a renowned American artist. Using live performance of Mark’s incredible music, this show looks at what people are capable of when under extreme pressure.
The piece is produced by KimBo Theatre and HER Productions with support from Counselling for Musicians.
From the police beat to the Hollywood movie screen to a Five Nations Grand Slam and MasterChef final, Martin Bayfield has had a varied life!
Join former England international and true giant of the game Martin Bayfield as he embarks on his ‘Rugby Legends’ UK tour.
Martin says,
“This is the game I want to celebrate. The game of my youth, the game that became my family, the game that took me around the world and opened the door to so many unexpected wonders.
If you’ve played the game, you’ll nod your head and chuckle. If Rugby is new to you, you’ll shake your head in disbelief. It shouldn’t work, but it does, and that’s why I love it so much.
Joining me on this journey down Amnesia Avenue will be some great names from the game. Players who have made their mark, but perhaps more importantly players who for me have added the colour and the chaos.”
Bedford 1975: a 5’4” 8-year-old Martin was finding himself useless at every sport he tried, describing his attempts at football as “woefully poor” and cricket “dangerously poor”, but swimming? “I was good at that. Slightly niche, but I’ll take it”! It would all change when a coach threw an odd-shaped ball accompanied by the wise words, “Hey, shorty, you’ll like this game”.
47 years on and Martin’s passion for the ‘insanely bonkers’ game has not diminished; now a top commentator for the sport with a successful TV and film career alongside motivational speaking work, he still relishes his playing career during the early years of the game, when internationals ran out alongside the club stalwarts and legends rubbed shoulders with the well-meaning incompetent.
The audience can expect stories with soon to be announced special guests about international games, local teams; legends emerging from coal mines, farms, police stations, classrooms, universities. Matches played on 6” of grass, mud in the winter, hard pan in the autumn and spring months. Riotous end of season tours and half cooked lasagne or chilli con carne after the game washed down with beer, then the long, meandering journey home.
What I Talk About When I Talk About The Tour de France
After a year away from the front line, ITV’s Tour de France commentator Ned Boulting returns with a fresh assault on our cycling senses.
The cunningly entitled “Retour de Ned” is an indispensable theatrical road map for anyone aspiring to wear the yellow jersey on the Champs Elysées: a really very rough guide to the tactics (pedal faster) and challenges (not pedalling fast enough) which will need to be deployed to win the biggest bike race in the world. Along the way, there will be time to call to mind the greatest racers of the age, and to do hopelessly bad impressions of them. There will be scope to celebrate all that is French about France, and all that is Tourish about the Tour: Stuff like ignoring 12th century cathedrals, peeing at the side of the road, pushing spectators over, punching demonstrators and generally behaving like a shaven-legged hooligan for a month while riding over entire mountain ranges.
So come along for another ride through the peaks and troughs of the silliest and the grandest month of the year, as Ned hands out his copious, thoroughly unreliable, advice on How To Win The Tour de France. Or if not that, then at least How To Watch It On The Telly.
Based on the Sunday Times bestseller which inspired one of this century’s most treasured films, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel takes us on a journey to India with an eclectic group of British retirees as they embark on a new life.
The luxury residence is far from the opulence they were promised, but as their lives begin to intertwine, they are charmed in unexpected and life-changing ways.
Starring the icon of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Academy, BAFTA and Golden Globe-Award winner, Hayley
Mills (Wild at Heart, Pollyanna, The Parent Trap), household favourite and screen and stage star Paul
Nicholas (Jesus Christ Superstar, Just Good Friends, Eastenders).
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a joyous comedy about taking risks, finding love and embracing second
chances, even in the most surprising of places.
Further casting to be announced.
“I am delighted to join the company of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, as this beautiful story of love and
the importance of new beginnings receives a new life as a fantastically feel-good show. Tales that warm
the heart and lift the spirit are a much-needed tonic at this time and I am thrilled to be visiting so many
of the UK's beautiful towns and cities as part of the production's exciting journey, later this year."
Hayley Mills
"I'm so thrilled that my characters are stepping into a new life on the stage. They've been waiting
impatiently for the curtain to rise, and none of them is getting any younger. So welcome again to the
Marigold Hotel! We've assembled an amazing cast, so I hope they bring you plenty of laughs, and some
warm sparks of recognition."
Deborah Moggach
Noel Fitzpatrick returns to the stage this autumn with a brand-new show which will delight animal lovers of all ages and anyone who feels like they need some love, hope and healing in their lives.
Following his hugely popular tour in 2018, An Evening with Noel Fitzpatrick will give audiences a unique opportunity to gain an intimate insight into Noel’s extraordinary bionic world and the animals who have inspired him along the way.
Noel will share a rollercoaster ride of successes and failures, demonstrating why love really is all that matters – and how our animal friends can teach us very important life lessons, which can make us better people.
There will be some unexpected surprises and thoughts about the nature of stress and survival against the odds - and the future of humans and animals on our planet - that will truly give you cause to stop and think about your own future too.
Noel continues to strive toward a more loving and understanding society for humans and animals alike - in a world that needs healing now more than ever.
A Frantic Assembly Production, co-produced with Curve
Originally a Frantic Assembly and Theatre Royal Plymouth collaboration, in association with Royal & Derngate Northampton and developed at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
Shakespeare’s
OTHELLO
Frantic Assembly presents its award-winning and electrifying take on Shakespeare’s tragedy of paranoia, sex and murder. Othello’s passionate affair with Desdemona becomes the catalyst for jealousy, betrayal, revenge and the darkest intents.
Frantic Assembly takes Shakespeare’s muscular and beautiful text, combines its own bruising physicality, and presents an Othello firmly rooted in a volatile 21st century. This is a world of broken glass and broken promises, of poisonous manipulation and explosive violence.
As relevant today as it ever was, Othello exposes the tension, fear and paranoia buried beneath the veneer of our relationships and how easily that can be maliciously exploited.
Following highly acclaimed runs in 2008 and 2014, audience favourite Othello returns this autumn with an updated version for 2022.
Age guidance: 14+ contains violent scenes.
“A fierce re-imagining of Shakespeare’s tragedy, tense and highly watchable.”
The Times
“A pulsating production that hurls Othello well and truly into our times.”
The Independent
“Frantic Assembly breath new life into Shakespeare’s tale…in Scott Graham’s pulse-racing production.”
Time Out
Soul II Soul will bring THE FEEL FREE tour to The Stockport Plaza in 2022.
The legendary British RnB group will be performing hits from their back catalogue, which includes songs from the iconic debut album Club Classics Vol. One.
Soul II Soul was founded in London in the late 80s and quickly became one of the most important sound-systems in the country and the world, selling over 10 million albums worldwide. They won two Grammy Awards, and have been nominated for five Brit Awards—twice for Best British Group. Founder Jazzie B also co-wrote and produced a series of tracks with the Godfather of Soul himself, James Brown, and produced artists such as Teena Marie and Cheryl Lynn.
Multi-award-winning New Old Friends are touring another dose of mirth, murder and mayhem, this time with a side of tennis. Lord Knows the chair of The Wombledon International tennis tournament has died and his son, Hugh, is suspicious. The police won’t take the case so Hugh calls in Perry & Penny Pink, private investigators.
What transpires has all the hallmarks of the company’s particular brand of theatrical hilarity: a cast of four performers play countless characters with quick-fire changes and quicker wits. The Bath-based group have built a national reputation with their wildly inventive set-pieces, twisty plots and commitment to unadulterated entertainment. Crimes on Centre Court, based on a story from New Old Friends’ award-winning podast (#2 in iTunes fiction chart), is set to serve up a summertime treat sweeter than strawberries and cream.
Press for previous New Old Friends shows:
“Celebrations of theatricality… worthy of The 39 Steps” - The Times
“Crammed to the gills with knife-sharp visual gags and murderously bad puns” - The Financial Times
“As effervescent as a sip of Champagne” - The i Paper
“A non-stop bonanza of wit” - British Theatre Guide
resented by Bill Elms Productions and On Song Productions
Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli are back together again thanks to a sensational musical experience, Judy and Liza.
Crown Ballet
Presents
Sleeping Beauty – a spectacular fairy-tale
Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky
Every child’s favourite fairy-tale, Sleeping Beauty is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime scor