Carpenter's homage to Nigel Kneale's Quatermass series. With added Satanism. And Alice Cooper. This is part of Grimmfest

Showing on 7th August 2021 - JOHN CARPENTER DAY
13:00 PRINCE OF DARKNESS (15)
15:10 BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (15)
17:20 THEY LIVE (18)
19:20 IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (15)

Showing on 22nd August 2021 - WES CRAVEN DAY
13:00 THE HILLS HAVE EYES (18)
15:00 SCREAM (18)
17:15 THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS (18)
19:10 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (18)

Showing on 31st October 2021 - JAPANESE HORROR SPECIAL 
13:00 TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (18)
15:00 AUDITION (18)
17:15 DARK WATER (18)
19:10 ONE CUT OF THE DEAD (18)


To book for all events please click here

Every 70s martial arts movie you ever loved put into a blender, and then thrown at Kurt Russell. Who comes out fighting

This is part of Grimmfest

Showing on 7th August 2021 - JOHN CARPENTER DAY
13:00 PRINCE OF DARKNESS (15)
15:10 BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (15)
17:20 THEY LIVE (18)
19:20 IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (15)

Showing on 22nd August 2021 - WES CRAVEN DAY
13:00 THE HILLS HAVE EYES (18)
15:00 SCREAM (18)
17:15 THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS (18)
19:10 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (18)


Showing on 31st October 2021 - JAPANESE HORROR SPECIAL 
13:00 TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (18)
15:00 AUDITION (18)
17:15 DARK WATER (18)
19:10 ONE CUT OF THE DEAD (18)


To book for all events please click here

Rowdy Roddy Piper is all out of chewing gum. Those alien invaders had better watchout. The perfect combination of political satire and all-in wrestling

This is part of Grimmfest

Showing on 7th August 2021 - JOHN CARPENTER DAY
13:00 PRINCE OF DARKNESS (15)
15:10 BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (15)
17:20 THEY LIVE (18)
19:20 IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (15)

Showing on 22nd August 2021 - WES CRAVEN DAY
13:00 THE HILLS HAVE EYES (18)
15:00 SCREAM (18)
17:15 THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS (18)
19:10 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (18)

Showing on 31st October 2021 - JAPANESE HORROR SPECIAL 
13:00 TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (18)
15:00 AUDITION (18)
17:15 DARK WATER (18)
19:10 ONE CUT OF THE DEAD (18)


To book for all events please click here

God's not supposed to be a hack horror writer.” But let's face it, that would actually explain a lot...This is part of Grimmfest

Showing on 7th August 2021 - JOHN CARPENTER DAY
13:00 PRINCE OF DARKNESS (15)
15:10 BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (15)
17:20 THEY LIVE (18)
19:20 IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (15)

Showing on 22nd August 2021 - WES CRAVEN DAY
13:00 THE HILLS HAVE EYES (18)
15:00 SCREAM (18)
17:15 THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS (18)
19:10 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (18)

Showing on 31st October 2021 - JAPANESE HORROR SPECIAL 
13:00 TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (18)
15:00 AUDITION (18)
17:15 DARK WATER (18)
19:10 ONE CUT OF THE DEAD (18)


To book for all events please click here

Chambers Touring Ltd Presents
 
Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny

Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things.
Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love.
But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things. 
Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo. 
Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket. 

Not suitable for under 16s
 
jimmycarr.com | @jimmycarr | IG: jimmycarr

Twist & Shout – an all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late Sixties.
Music lovers are invited to return to a time when skirts got shorter and hair got longer as an incredible cast revive the hits of The Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Rolling Stones, Cilla Black, Manfred Mann, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Sandy Shaw and many more.
Superb performances and beautiful, bespoke costumes return us to the sights and sounds of the Swinging Sixties.
The non-stop, 40-song music feast includes She Loves You, Glad All Over, You’re My World, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Something Tells Me I’m In to Something Good, Shout, Ferry Cross The Mersey and so many more.
It’s said that “If you remember the Sixties you really weren’t there”. Twist and Shout affords the opportunity to discover just what you missed!
This show will get you on your feet and dancing in the aisles!

In 1932 The Plaza Super Cinema and Variety Theatre opened her doors with Laurel & Hardy on the giant silver screen so join us for our annual family homage to these undisputed Kings of Comedy!

Featuring a mix of Laurel & Hardy features, a few surprises along the way and a FREE interval gift for everyone who dresses to impress as either Stan, Ollie or any of their hilarious co-stars!

Dress up if you wish and come along with all the family for an afternoon of laughter in Stockport's home of family big screen entertainment!....

DOUBLE TROUBLE BUNDLE: Get access to the 11am 'Another fine Mess' Screening and also to the 6.00pm 'Laurel & Hardy Secret Screening' event for only £10!

On a day of celebration for the Kings of Big Screen Comedy Laurel & Hardy join us for a very special 'Secret Screening'!

For only £5 per person, admission grants you access to enjoy specially chosen and host introduced Laurel and Hardy Features where you find out some insights into the films that you then can enjoy on the giant silver screen but shhhhh the titles are secret and will only be found out on the evening.....

So join us and we shall let you into our secret!

DOUBLE TROUBLE BUNDLE: Get access to the 11am 'Another fine Mess' Screening and also to the 6.00pm 'Laurel & Hardy Secret Screening' event for only £10!

Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians & Vile Victorians

We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead!
So it’s time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians!
Are you ready to swing with a Georgian king? Can you see eye to eye with Admiral Nelson? Does the Duke the Wellington get the boot? Dare you dance the Tyburn jig? Will you be saved by Florence Nightingale? Find out what a baby farmer did and move to the groove with party Queen Victoria!
Don’t miss this horrible history of Britain with the nasty bits left in!

The Horrible Histories stage shows have become a bit of a British institution. Sparky, cheeky and covered in poo!
The Guardian

Hilariously vulgar, brilliantly grisly – it has the young audience in stitches!
Daily Express

Now playing it’s 4th successful year touring the UK and having played to over 50,000 people around the country, the Little Mix Show is back!

A highly energetic show that follows in the footsteps of the award-winning girl band, Little Mix.

This iconic 5-star rated show has live vocals and is full of commercial pop-video choreography.

Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike, The Little Mix Show brings the full pop concert experience to your local theatre.

There are lots of added extras including Dance Competitions, Free Giveaways and a Meet & Greet with the girls after the show!

The Little Mix Show features all of Little Mix’s chart topping hits including the brand new LM5 album.

Dance & scream to a packed out playlist of songs that include Black Magic, Power, Woman Like Me, Wings, Shoutout To My Ex and even a few covers from their time on the XFactor.

THE AMERICAN FOUR TOPS - Get Ready Cos Here They Come!

Direct from the USA, William Hicks’ Soul Satisfaction perform the AMERICAN FOUR TOPS Show which has been travelling internationally bringing all the sweet soul music to their audiences. With powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and the high stepping dance routines, you will be taken on a journey through all the greatest hits of the Four Tops, Reach Out, Baby I Need Your Loving, Walk Away Renee, Same Old Song, Loco in Acapulco, Standing In the Shadow, Bernadette along with other classic hits from the golden era including songs from the Temptations, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Ben E King and many more soul legends.
Eddie Holland of Holland Dozier Holland, Motown's prolific songwriter said recently "this group is incredible, one of the most professional and the tightest that I have seen- and I have seen many groups in my time!"
Done as it was 'back in the day' You will be dancing all night long! Soul Satisfaction guaranteed!
So…Get Ready Cos Here They Come!

Family values in conflict; a stark and brutal confrontation between civilisation and savagery in which the lines between the two become increasingly blurred

This is part of Grimmfest

Showing on 7th August 2021 - JOHN CARPENTER DAY
13:00 PRINCE OF DARKNESS (15)
15:10 BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (15)
17:20 THEY LIVE (18)
19:20 IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (15)

Showing on 22nd August 2021 - WES CRAVEN DAY
13:00 THE HILLS HAVE EYES (18)
15:00 SCREAM (18)
17:15 THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS (18)
19:10 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (18)

Showing on 31st October 2021 - JAPANESE HORROR SPECIAL 
13:00 TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (18)
15:00 AUDITION (18)
17:15 DARK WATER (18)
19:10 ONE CUT OF THE DEAD (18)


To book for all events please click here

What happens when the killers don't play by The Rules any more?

This is part of Grimmfest

Showing on 7th August 2021 - JOHN CARPENTER DAY
13:00 PRINCE OF DARKNESS (15)
15:10 BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (15)
17:20 THEY LIVE (18)
19:20 IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (15)

Showing on 22nd August 2021 - WES CRAVEN DAY
13:00 THE HILLS HAVE EYES (18)
15:00 SCREAM (18)
17:15 THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS (18)
19:10 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (18)

Showing on 31st October 2021 - JAPANESE HORROR SPECIAL 
13:00 TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (18)
15:00 AUDITION (18)
17:15 DARK WATER (18)
19:10 ONE CUT OF THE DEAD (18)


To book for all events please click here

Partfairy tale, part social satire, Craven tackles the subjects of homelessness andurban gentrification in typically full-on fashion
This is part of Grimmfest

Showing on 7th August 2021 - JOHN CARPENTER DAY
13:00 PRINCE OF DARKNESS (15)
15:10 BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (15)
17:20 THEY LIVE (18)
19:20 IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (15)

Showing on 22nd August 2021 - WES CRAVEN DAY
13:00 THE HILLS HAVE EYES (18)
15:00 SCREAM (18)
17:15 THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS (18)
19:10 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (18)

Showing on 31st October 2021 - JAPANESE HORROR SPECIAL 
13:00 TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (18)
15:00 AUDITION (18)
17:15 DARK WATER (18)
19:10 ONE CUT OF THE DEAD (18)


To book for all events please click here

One, two, Freddy's coming for you......

This is part of Grimmfest

Showing on 7th August 2021 - JOHN CARPENTER DAY
13:00 PRINCE OF DARKNESS (15)
15:10 BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (15)
17:20 THEY LIVE (18)
19:20 IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (15)

Showing on 22nd August 2021 - WES CRAVEN DAY
13:00 THE HILLS HAVE EYES (18)
15:00 SCREAM (18)
17:15 THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS (18)
19:10 A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (18)

Showing on 31st October 2021 - JAPANESE HORROR SPECIAL 
13:00 TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (18)
15:00 AUDITION (18)
17:15 DARK WATER (18)
19:10 ONE CUT OF THE DEAD (18)


To book for all events please click here

Join us for our popular Behind The Scenes Tours for yourself, your friends or your group to enjoy a tour of Stockport's magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre.

Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear and the modern day have appeared in person on stage or on the giant silver screen here at The Plaza since her doors first opened. Here is your chance to have a guided tour behind the scenes of this magnificent building of international significance with tickets sale proceeds going towards our ongoing Maintenance and Restoration Appeal.

Kindly note that access for this tour does include stairs.

Buy your tickets in advance or simply turn up on the day....

Experience the inspiring true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely race horse bred by small town bartender, Jan Vokes (Toni Collette). With very little money and no experience, Jan convinces her neighbours to chip in their meagre earnings to help raise Dream and compete with the racing elites.

Their investment pays off as Dream rises through the ranks and becomes a beacon of hope in their struggling community. Also starring Damian Lewis.

From it's early days OHANA, Stockports premier youth theatre academy have supported The Plaza and in this very special show the amazing local young cast put on a theatrical showcase of the finest talent with proceeds kindly being donated to The Plaza as she reopens her doors to welcome you back.

Ohana Theatre is always open to new members. See www.w-a-o.co.uk or phone 07950 295 000 for more information.

The King of the Waltz has handpicked his all-time favourite show tunes, operatic arias and dance numbers from stages around the world - featuring many performances never seen before on the big screen.
 
André brings together performers from all over the world in one global spectacular to make you smile, sing and dance. Featuring performances from São Paulo, Mainau, Bucharest, Mexico City, Amsterdam, Melbourne and Istanbul.

Everyone’s favourite Gardener Mr Bloom returns to Stockport Plaza to celebrate Stockport’s annual Food and Drink Festival on Sunday 5th September bringing his usual fun with the veggies. Alongside Mr Bloom this year is the Groovy UV show, the UK’s number 1 UV Glow In The Dark Puppet Show with over 300 characters, come down and make a whole day out in Stockport Town Centre for the Food and Drink festival.

Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies in this dazzling production. Featuring a cast of 37, Stephen Sondheim's legendary musical was directed by Dominic Cooke and filmed live at the National Theatre in 2017.

New York, 1971. There's a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves.

Winner of Academy, Tony, Grammy and Olivier awards, Sondheim's previous work includes A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park with George.

Coming to you in 2021 Neil Sands and his wonderful cast will be back with a brand new show which will be spreading enough happiness and joy to lift the spirits of the nation. This delightful trip down Memory Lane is especially produced to help you forget all your worries and celebrate happier days with over 60 of your all-time favourite songs from the 40’s 50’s & 60’s along with best loved sing a longs, ever popular show tunes, and a grateful thanks to our wonderful NHS, and a heartwarming tribute to Dame Vera Lynn. All mixed with stunning costumes, amazing voices and finishing with our very own signature flag waving finale singing the Songs That Won The War and paying tribute to the veterans of our beloved Armed Forces.
This show will fill your heart with treasured memories of happier times and is guaranteed to send you home with a smile on your face, a song on your lips and a glow in your heart, as we all join together. Bringing Back The Good Times !!

Faded Southern belle Blanche DuBois (Vivien Leigh) visits her pregnant sister Stella (Kim Hunter), in a seedy section of New Orleans. Stella's boorish husband, Stanley Kowalski (Marlon Brando), not only regards Blanche's aristocratic affectations as a royal pain but also thinks she's holding out on inheritance money that rightfully belongs to Stella.

On the fringes of sanity, Blanche is trying to forget her checkered past and start life anew. Attracted to Stanley's friend Mitch (Karl Malden), she glosses over the less savory incidents in her past, but she soon discovers that she cannot outrun that past, and the stage is set for her final confrontation with her brother-in-law.

Mary Poppins, her best friend Bert the chimney sweep, his friends along with Percy & Pippa the Penguins will entertain all the family with a magical performance of all their songs including “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocios”, “A Spoonful of Sugar”, “Jolly Holliday”,“Chim Chim Cher-ee”, “Feed the Birds” and all the others you remember. This is a fantastic musical tribute to the Mary Poppins films and stage shows.

We are excited that Ben Cajee, CBeebies presenter, is hosting the show and he has a special treat for the second half. Ben will introduce a family concert of songs from some of your favourite family films including Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, Little Mermaid, and Aladdin – something for everyone.

“a brilliant uplifting show for all ages”

“a spectacular show” – The Stage Newspaper

As a surprise on the day, Ben Cajee will present six “lucky seats” winners who will each receive a prize of a family day out.

The show will last for about 90 minutes including the interval - an ideal length for a “Practically Perfect” family show.

Don’t Miss THE MAGIC OF THE MUSICALS on the same day!

Proceeds from both shows will be donated to I AM – Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester (registered charity number 1089527).

Website: http://www.i-am-autism.org.uk/

Transport yourself to the glamour of the theatre world of New York and London.

During a fabulous evening, you will hear songs from the greatest musicals including Les Miserables, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Mama Mia, Dreamgirls, Sunset Boulevard, Evita and many more.

We are so excited to have Samia Longchambon as our host. Samia has been in Coronation Street for 20 years and she is delighted to bepart of this special show.
With stunning costumes and great musical arrangements and harmonies, The Broadway Divas have thrilled audiences in many theatre and concert venues across the UK. They will perform numbers from their repertoire of over 50 songs from musicals.
To top it all, our special, star guest, Jonathan Ansell will preview a few of the songs from his concert tour planned for 2022. Jonathan performs with classical group G4 and, also, on his solo tours. His wonderful tenor voice has sold over 2 million albums. We are honoured that Jonathan is part of our show.

“the Divas present one of the most stylish and beautiful Broadway Concerts I have ever seen” – Merlin Entertainments 

A surprise on the evening will see a “lucky seat” win a weekend away for two people.

Don’t Miss Mary Poppins on the same day!

Proceeds from both shows will be donated to I AM – Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester (registered charity number 1089527). 

Website: http://www.i-am-autism.org.uk/

Embark on athrilling 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 ands tunning 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 films - the Green Film Programme (14 September) and the Yellow Film Programme (24 September). Double the adventure by coming to both!

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.

Image Photo Credit: Picture by Christian Pondella

Age Guidance: 12A

A celebration of the music recorded in Stockport, at the iconic Strawberry Recording Studios between 1967 and 1993. An entertaining evening of live music with special guests featuring classic tracks by 10cc, Joy Division, New Order, The Smiths, The Buzzcocks, Happy Mondays, Inspiral Carpets and The Stone Roses, performed by a host of up and coming young Stockport bands and established artists. All profits go to Seven Miles Out Arts Community Interest Company to fund the recording and production of Strawberry Studios Forever vinyl album.

Tickets for The Houghton Weavers at The Stockport Plaza

ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning 'Re-Discovery Tour’ celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.

Now in their 8th year ELO AGAIN really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday, the whole experience is professionally re-enacted with a great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects. They perform all the big hits –MR BLUE SKY, LIVIN’ THING, SWEET TALKIN’ WOMAN, SHINE A LITTLE LOVE, CONFUSION,LAST TRAIN TO LONDON, ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN, WILD WEST HERO, DON'T BRING ME DOWN, THE DIARY OF HORACE WIMP, TELEPHONE LINE, TURN TO STONE plus many more.

As the UK’s No.1 tribute show, ELO AGAIN provide you with the spectacular live effect of ELO’s famous orchestrations, soaring strings and vocals. They certainly know how to entertain too, as the hits just keep on coming. Their version of MR BLUE SKY is breathtaking, full of passion and fervour; the whole auditorium will be on its feet.

Come along and relive the age of Glam Rock as ELO AGAIN pay tribute to the beautifully crafted songs of Jeff Lynne. You will revel in ELO’s unique symphonic rock style and hear some of the most unforgettable classic rock and pop songs of our generation. The timeless MR BLUE SKY returns, so Roll Over Beethoven -Rock 'n Roll Is King

BBC Radio Manchester’s Eamonn O’Neil & Jimmy Wagg are back with the 2021 WOW Show!....this event sells out fast so early booking is essential for another evening of variety and comedy hosted by the dynamic duo!