Autumn / winter 20110844 871 3021 (bkg fee)
Group sAles
0844 871 3041florAl hAll & Access
01704 500 036 (bkg fee)
www.southporttheatre.org.uk
one niGht shows
roy orbison & friendssAt 6 AuG 7.30pm tickets £19.75
Featuring all of Orbison’s classics, including Only
The Lonely, Crying, and Blue Angel, right through to
the later hits California Blue, You Got It, as well as the
music from his time in the Travelling Wilburys. With
support from Barry Steele’s fabulous five piece show
band, who will also perform hits from The Shadows,
Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis and many more. With
special guests Marc J Robinson as Buddy Holly and
Michael King as Billy Fury.
remember whenflorAl hAll
wed 17 AuG 2.30pm tickets £12 c G
One of the country’s most popular nostalgia shows
makes a welcome return with its new 2011 production.
Step back in time with Neil Sands and his wonderful
West End cast in an afternoon filled with musical
memories. From the fabulous 40’s with the likes of
Vera Lynn, in to the 50’s and the golden days of rock
n roll, swinging through the 60’s with The Beatles,
Dusty and finally into the 70’s with Abba.
diAryAuGustroy orbison & friends
Sat 6 Aug 3
dominic kirwAn
Tue 9 Aug 3
remember when
florAl hAll
Wed 17 Aug 3
the houGhton weAvers
florAl hAll
Tue 23 Aug & Tue 13 Dec 3
thAt’ll be the dAy
Thu 25 Aug 4
jAson mAnford
Fri 26 & Sat 27 Aug 4
septembercirque du ciel’s shAnGhAi
Fri 9 Sep 4
bob Geldof
Thu 15 Sep 5
colin fry
Sat 17 Sep 5
octoberrespect lA divA
Wed 5 Oct 5
reAch out to motown
Thu 6 Oct 5
bill shAnkly
AnniversAry show
Fri 7 Oct 6
AmericAn superslAm
wrestlinG
florAl hAll
Fri 7 Oct 6
Grimethrope colliery bAnd
Sat 8 Oct 6
sixties Gold
Sun 9 Oct 6
swinGin’ with
the biG bAnd
Sat 15 Oct 7
northern soul
florAl hAll
Sat 15 Oct 7
bill wymAn’s rhythm kinGs
Tue 18 Oct 7
rhythm of the dAnce
Thu 20 Oct 7
mersey beAtles
Fri 21 Oct 8
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dominic kirwAnthrouGh the yeArstue 9 AuG 7.30pm tickets £18.50
Dominic Kirwan is widely regarded as one of the
finest entertainers that Ireland has produced, with
his dynamic, vibrant performing style coupled with
his rich voice and wide repertoire. Through the
Years has something for music fans of all ages, with
a fresh look at the finest in country, pop, traditional
Irish music and of course his trademark show-
stopping ballads.
houGhton weAvers florAl hAll
tue 23 AuG & tue 13 dec 7.30pm
tickets £14 c
The UK’s premier comedy & folk group, return to
Southport’s Floral Hall for Summer and Christmas.
Together they sing ‘popular’ folk songs, weaved
together with humorous jokes, performed in their
own inimitable style.
So come and enjoy an evening with the Houghton
Weavers and a smile!
Get up stAnd up
florAl hAll
Fri 21 Oct 8
lee nelson
Mon 24 Oct 8
roAry the rAcinG cAr
Tue 25 Oct 9
sArAh millicAn
Wed 26 Oct 9
hAlfwAy to pArAdise
Thu 27 Oct 9
Andy pArsons
florAl hAll
Thu 27 Oct 10
one niGht only
Fri 28 Oct 10
ed byrne
Sun 30 Oct 11
novemberthe snow queen
Thu 3 Nov 10
bAck to broAdwAy
Fri 4 Nov 11
milton jones
Sun 6 Nov 11
johnny cAsh roAdshow
Fri 11 Nov 11
dAve spikey
Sat 12 Nov 12
numberjAcks
Fri 18 Nov 12
sAlly morGAn
Mon 21 Nov 12
Gilbert o’sullivAn
Tue 22 Nov 13
decembermercury
Fri 2 Dec 13
ken dodd
Sat 3 Dec 13
mike donohoe’s christmAs
music hAll
florAl hAll
Thu 8 Dec 13
snow white And the
seven dwArfs
Thu 8 Dec - Mon 2 Jan 15
jAnuArypeppA piG’s treAsure hunt
Wed 18 & Thu 19 Jan
AmbAssAdor theAtre Group (AtG) is the largest
theatre operator in the world
combining its international
stature with core local values.
As a successful and respected
theatre provider, AtG has
years of experience helping
millions of customers enjoy the
very best theatre and live
entertainment - and now it’s
your turn to be part of it.
Welcome to the latest What’s On brochure
for The Southport Theatre & Convention Centre
(STCC). Packed with everything you need to
know about the exciting shows on offer over the
coming months, including the very best of music,
ballet, comedy and family entertainment.
The STCC is now one of the most flexible
conference, wedding, banqueting and
entertainment venues in Merseyside,
including an on site 4 star Ramada Plaza
Hotel. If you would like to receive more
information regarding our many versatile
function suites or private events, please
call our sales team on 01704 514770.
New shows are being announced on a regular
basis, so please check www.southporttheatre.
org.uk to keep up to date and to subscribe
to our monthly e-newsletter. You can also
find us on Facebook and Twitter.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all
our customers for your continued support.
Myself and the team look forward to welcoming
you back to the venue this season.
Warmest regards,
Lisa Chu
General Manager
welcome
one niGht shows
thAt’ll be the dAybrAnd new 2012 showthu 25 AuG 7.30pm tickets £15.50 - £21.50 c G l
Prepare yourself for a party as the nations
favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show returns,
featuring an all new line up of knock-out hits from
the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, mixed with loads of new
zany comedy routines to produce a show with a
real feel good party atmosphere.
www.thatllbetheday.com
jAson mAnfordoff on tour we Gofri 26 & sAt 27 AuG 8pm tickets £21
The multi-award winning comedian and star of Live
at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow,
The Royal Variety Performance and Comedy Rocks
with Jason Manford; performs his exciting and
hilarious show that will have audiences begging
for more. Age 16+
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘expertly delivered show ’ THE TIMES
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cirque du ciel’s shAnGhAi direct from chinAfri 9 sep 7.30pm
tickets £14 - £22 c G f e
The highly awaited, internationally acclaimed
production of Shanghai by Cirque Du Ciel comes
to the UK this year for the very first time!
A marvellous two-hour extravaganza, originally
directed by Cirque Du Soleil’s Guy Caron;
combines acrobatics, modern dance, original music,
martial arts and many other Chinese elements in
an amazing adventure!
With superb costumes, sets and lighting; this
stunning production showcases the skills of not only
the performers but the world class team behind the
scenes. In addition to traditional Chinese stunts such
as the aerial silks and the famous Monkey Poles,
Cirque de Ciel’s Shanghai also features a fabulous
storyline which will captivate and enthral audiences
of all ages. Miss this and you will miss the most
daring, breathtaking and stunning family
entertainment show of the year!
colin frythe people’s mediumsAt 17 sep 7.30pm tickets £18.50 c G l
Don’t miss one of the most celebrated psychic
mediums, Colin Fry, as he delivers messages of love
and comfort in his brand-new show. Be stunned by his
breathtaking accuracy and compassion in this all new
show as he conducts an evening of intimate
communication with your loved ones.
Evenings of mediumship are not are not scientifically proven and
are presented for educational and entertainment purposes only.
Under 14s at parents discretion.
respect lA divAwed 5 oct 7.30pm tickets £20.50 - £24.50
A spectacular multi-media concert paying homage
to the legendary talents of Diana Ross, Tina Turner,
Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Etta James, Shirley
Bassey, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Dusty
Springfield and many more.
Starring Andy Abraham (X-Factor), Denise Pearson
(Five Star), Katy Setterfield (The One & Only),and
Zoe Birkett (Pop Idol), featuring over 30 classic hits!
reAch out to motownthu 6 oct 7.30pm tickets £19 G e
Original Drifters member, Roy G Hemmings’ Reach
Out to Motown, is a celebration of 50 years of
timeless Motown and Soul songs.
Featuring the music of The Supremes, Four Tops,
Temptations, Marvin Gaye & Lionel Ritchie, to name
but a few; this electrifying show includes such classic
hits as Dancing In The Street, My Girl, I Heard It
Through The Grapevine, Reach Out and many more.
bob Geldofthu 15 sep 7.30pm tickets £26
Bob Geldof will be performing, in concert with his
own band, songs from his new album How To Compose
Popular Songs That Will Sell and the hits
of The Boomtown Rats. His band had hits with his
compositions Like Clockwork, Banana Republic and
two number 1 hits I Don’t Like Mondays and Rat
Trap. Geldof co-wrote Do They Know It’s Christmas for
Band Aid. One of the best-selling singles of all time!
In total, Live Aid raised over £150 million for famine relief. Geldof was
subsequently knighted, at age 34, for his efforts
one niGht shows
sixties Goldsun 9 oct 7.45pm tickets £27.50
Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers, The
Fortunes and Chip Hawkes. A show featuring all the
hits of the 60’s from the original stars of the Sixties!
From famous singles to timeless albums tracks, this
show will create the ultimate feel-good factor as the
audiences are transported back to great nights
enjoyed in their youth.
An evening of pure nostalgia, not to be missed!
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Grimethorpe colliery bAndsAt 8 oct 7.30pm tickets £18.50 - £19.50 G
The real stars of the hit movie Brassed Off, the
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are celebrating the 15th
anniversary of this classic film. The concert will
reflect this with popular tracks from the movie.
Enjoy the fabulous sound of this world-famous brass
band, performing hits from Brassed Off plus favourite
classics in spectacular style!
rhythm of the dAnce with speciAl Guests the 3 irish tenorsthu 20 oct 8pm tickets £19.50 c G l
Produced by the National Dance Company of Ireland,
this incredible show has played to over 3 million
people in 43 counties around the world. This stunning
special-edition 10th Anniversary Celebration
features breathtaking dance with the very best music
and song from the Emerald Isle, performed by some
of the world’s finest dancers and musicians.www.rhythmofthedance.com
the bill shAnkly AnniversAry showfri 7 oct 7.30pm tickets £16 c G l
John Keith presents a unique 30th-year memorial
tribute to the unforgettable Anfield legend featuring
Kop heroes Ian Callaghan, Ian St John, Chris Lawler
and Ron Yeats live on stage. Steve Hazlehurst
narrates this one-night only salute to football’s most
charismatic manager.
northern soul - All niGhterflorAl hAll
sAt 15 oct 9pm - 6am tickets £14
A great mix of 100% Classic Oldies, rare and not so
rare Northern Soul and Motown. Taking you back to
the days of Wigan Casino, The Torch and The Twisted
Wheel and many more legendary venues, the vinyl
will be spinning again with 10 outstanding DJ’s Mark
Freeman, Ginger Taylor, Nige Brown, Rob Smith,
Sean Chapman, Pete Eccles, Danny Clegg, Ian Gee,
Nige Grice and Smudge Smith.
swinGin’ with the biG bAndfeAt. the dAniel houGhton biG bAnd with Andy prior & speciAl GuestssAt 15 oct 7.30pm tickets £20 c
An evening of music from the great Big Band era,
including hits from Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Ted
Heath, Harry James and Billy May, alongside vocals
from Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, Ella
Fitzgerald and many more. This new and exciting big
band features some of the country’s finest musicians
and vocalists.
bill wymAn’s rhythm kinGstue 18 oct 8pm tickets £19.50 - £29.50
As the driving force behind the fabulous Rhythm
Kings, Bill returns to his musical roots with set of
virtuoso musicians, superbly bringing back to life the
classic rhythm and blues that first inspired Wyman
to pick up the guitar as a teenager.
Mary Wilson, legendary star of The Supremes, is
to join this tour as a very special guest.
AmericAn superslAm wrestlinG florAl hAll
fri 7 oct 7.30pm tickets £15 c f
Come and enjoy all the thrills, spills and excitement
of All Star American Super-Slam Wrestling-2 hours of
nonstop action from the best of British & American
wrestling stars. Great entertainment for all the
family! The perfect birthday treat and even a chance
to meet the stars themselves backstage afterwards.www.superslamwrestling.com
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roArythe rAcinG cAr livetue 25 oct 1pm tickets £15.50 c f e
Roary, the number 1 little race car ‘zooms’ into
theatres for the very first time in a brand new live
stage show!
It’s the day of the ‘Champion of Champions’ race at
Silver Hatch and Roary is all set to battle it out with
Maxi, Cici and all the other cars to win the race and
lift the trophy! Farmer Green has created some
brand new bio-fuel to make sure this race is the
fastest and greenest ever, but hang on. Flash has
his eyes on that fuel for his skateboard and Big
Chris seems more interested in baking a pizza and
eating doughnuts than on preparing the cars for
the race! Luckily Marsha Marshall is on hand to
make sure that everyone will be ready at the track
for the big day.
So who will win the race and be crowned the
champion? Race down to the Southport Theatre this
October to find out.Age recommendation 3 to 9 years.
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lee nelsonlivemon 24 oct 8pm tickets £23.50
Hello u blurb readin legend! Its Lee Nelson here from
off ur tele & I’m coming to a town near u with my well
new tour! Its gonna b bigga, betta & even funnier than
my last tour & a lot fatter as well coz this time I’m
bringing my best mate & fat legend Omelette!
So dont b a mug - stop readin this rubbish & get urself
a ticket! Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it!!
Qwaliteeeeeee! Age 16+
Get up, stAnd upAll stAr comedyflorAl hAll
fri 21 oct 8pm tickets £14 c G l e
Join Pappy’s and in an all-star line-up of top UK
comedians for an unforgettable night of comedy.
The Pappy’s are the ‘best in their Genre
★ ★ ★ ★ ★‘ MIRROR.
Stars of their own Channel 4 and Radio 4 shows,
they have gained rave reviews all five years they
have appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
and performed across the globe. Adam Bloom is
considered one of Britain’s most inventive comedians
regularly appearing on Mock The Week and Never Mind
The Buzzcocks, he delivers ‘premier leAGuer comedy’ THE INDEPENDENT. Mike Wilkinson will
take a bemused glance at the world and then throws
it a smile.
‘northern everydAy life mAde silly’ CHORTLE. With funny man Tony Vino as the shows
quick-witted compere. Age 16+
the mersey beAtlesfri 21 oct 9pm tickets £7
Just as entertaining between songs and
considered by many to be the best Beatles tribute
around, The Mersey Beatles are the closest you’ll
come to hearing The Beatles unique sound live.
Playing with the original, classic and much loved
line up, they react and interact with the audience
and are the first choice tribute band for The
Beatles Story museum.
hAlfwAy to pArAdise the billy fury storythu 27 oct 7.30pm tickets £19.50 c G l
Now in it’s 15th year and still furiously rockin’, his own
band Fury’s Tornadoes, re-play live his timeless 29
hit records Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will,
Jealousy, Halfway To Paradise and many more. Add
the beautiful voice of Colin Gold and you have a night
made in heaven! All set to a giant moving and
nostalgic backdrop of this magical era including
personal footage of Billy and the band playing live.
sArAh millicAnthorouGhly modern millicAnwed 26 oct 8pm tickets £21
After selling out all 120 dates on her debut tour,
Sarah Millican is back on the road with a new show.
Ever wondered how to make a home made treadmill?
Or what to do when you don’t like parties but do
like party food? Wonder no more. If your glass
is half full, she’ll top it up. Age 16+
‘wAtch her trAnsition to nAtionAl treAsure beGin here.’ SUNDAY TIMES
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milton joneslion whisperersun 6 nov 8pm tickets £18.50
Milton Jones, you know? The weird bloke with the
shirts from Mock the Week. As well as star of the
Michael McIntyre Roadshow, the voice of 8 series
for Radio 4 (including The Very World of Milton
Jones and Another Case of Milton Jones) and all
sorts of other radio and telly. Awards too. Youtube
him or something.
johnny cAsh roAdshowfri 11 nov 7.30pm tickets £18 c e
The Johnny Cash Roadshow brings all the
favourites and performs material from throughout
Cash’s career including Walk the Line and Folsom
Prison Blues. The band features Clive John as
Johnny Cash, with a full band and special guest Jill
Shoonjans as June Carter-Cash. They all join us to
present their energetic and entertaining
celebration of one of America’s greatest music
performers. A show not to be missed!
bAck to broAdwAyfri 4 nov 7.30pm tickets £17.50 - £19.50
c l e
Back to Broadway brings you the very best of
musical theatre. With fantastic renditions of the
world’s favourite musicals; including songs from
Miss Saigon, Beauty and the Beast, Blood Brothers,
Phantom, Grease, Chicago, Les Miserables and
many more! Featuring some of the Country’s finest
vocalists straight from the West End, this is the best
show of its kind.
one niGht onlystArrinG soniA, pete price And leAnne cAmpbellfri 28 oct 7.30pm tickets £21 c
This variety performance is a high-energy, feel good
show which will see your favourite stars, with a full
Merseyside ensemble, performing numbers from the
world of musical theatre; from Chicago to Hairspray.
One Night Only is a must see new stage production
which has All that Jazz and enough Razzle Dazzle to
leave you wanting more!www.onenightonlyliverpool.com
Andy pArsons live 2011GruntledflorAl hAll
thu 27 oct 8pm tickets £16
This is his third tour of the country – and has some
shades of light and dark with several trademark
passionate tirades and a little peek behind the
showbusiness curtain. Coalition, cuts, comedy and
discovering a pair of underpants in a jar of
mayonnaise. Star of BBC’s Mock The Week and Live
At The Apollo.Age 16+
the snow queenbAllet theAtre ukthu 3 nov 7.30pm tickets £19 c
Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of
Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale ballet,
The Snow Queen. This spectacular production
follows the story of Gerda and her quest to find her
friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen has placed under
an evil spell. Gerda’s fantastic adventure takes her
on a journey across the frozen north where she
encounters a band of gypsies, enchanted reindeer
and a mysterious and reclusive Lapland woman.
Gerda is told by the mysterious woman to continue
travelling north, where she will find Kay and the Snow
Queen’s Palace of Ice. Only Gerda’s love for Kay can
release him from the spell and break the Snow
Queen’s curse of eternal winter.
Ballet Theatre UK’s renowned company of
international dancers, beautiful costumes and
glittering stage sets combine to create a magnificent
spectacle, all set to a glorious and magical score.www.BalletTheatre-UK.com
ed byrnecrowd pleAsersun 30 oct 8pm tickets £21
After his successful last show, Different Class, star
of Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You,
Ed Byrne is back with his new show Crowd Pleaser.
Continuing his quest to turn into a grumpy old man;
whether he is talking about his cat, cake, religion or
new fatherhood; Ed is always certain to deliver the
laughs in abundance. Age 16+
★ ★ ★ ★ THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
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sAlly morGAnpsychic sAlly on the roAdmon 21 nov 7.30pm tickets £23.50 G
Britain’s best loved psychic returns by overwhelming
public demand and fresh from another great series of
Psychic Sally on the Road on Sky TV Living. Her
reputation has been built from her close relationship
with many high profile celebrities. Sally brings her
amazing abilities and tremendous personality to the
stage with a unique theatrical experience. Sally
Morgan has taken the UK by storm! Age 16+
numberjAcksfri 18 nov 11am & 2pm tickets £13
c G f
The hugely entertaining Children’s TV favourite,
Numberjacks™, comes live to the stage for the very
first time! Join the TV superheroes as they leave the
sofa and embark on their first live adventure – and
help them solve problems as they go! But watch out
for the dastardly Meanies, who will do all they can to
get in the way.
Numberjacks™ is one of the highest rated children’s
television shows and a winner of the Royal
Television Society Award for Best Pre-school TV
series three years in a row. The Live Show has all the
fun, comedy, music and excitement from the TV
show, plus lots more. Considered the ‘most educAtionAlly beneficiAl’ children’s brand
in a survey of MumsNet users, Numberjacks™ is a
learning experience for every child so make their
first theatrical experience a good one!
Age recommendation 2-7
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mike donohoe’schristmAs music hAllflorAl hAll
thu 8 dec 2pm tickets £10 c G
Re-live the magic days of variety with plenty of
comedy & Christmas songs as Mike and his highly
talented company create that fabulous Christmas
party atmosphere that Mike Donohoe is famous for.
Why not make this an extra-special Christmas
afternoon out and book a pre-show 3 course
Christmas meal for just £15. Meal at 12pm.
ken dodd’schristmAs hAppiness showsAt 3 dec 7pm tickets £18.50 - £20.50
Especially for Christmas, Ken Dodd is back by
popular demand! Doddy will be dispensing liberal
doses of his legendary tickle tonic and lots more!
You’ll be absolutely discumknockerated by
a truly tattiferlarius evening of laughter and
songs presented by a showbiz legend.
Enjoy a fun filled variety show with guests, jokes
and songs. All hosted by the Squire of Knotty Ash.
children’s tv’s fAvourite live on stAGe for the very first time!
mAke their first theAtricAl experience A GreAt 1
dAve spikey words don’t come eAsysAt 12 nov 7.30pm tickets £18.50 c G l
Dave examines situations in life where words really
don’t come easy. These include parents explaining the
facts of life, newspaper stories, adolescent chat-up
lines, police speak and song lyrics; from the lazy,
through surreal to the ridiculous. Throw in a
Champion The Wonder Horse sing-a-long and you
have all the ingredients for a rich comedy casserole
- a sort of Lexicon-Carne !
Gilbert o’sullivAntue 22 nov 8pm tickets £28.50 - £36 c G l
Gilbert O’Sullivan has accumulated no less than
fourteen top forty hits, including Clair, Alone Again
(Naturally), Get Down and Nothing Rhymed, with
number one singles on both sides of the Atlantic.
His live performances showcase his tremendous
musical abilities as he is joined on stage by his 11-piece
band, to present a stunning 2-hour performance.
mercurythe ultimAte queen experiencefri 2 dec 7.30pm tickets £16 c l
After over a decade on tour, Mercury have firmly
established themselves as one of the world’s most
authentic tributes to the legend that is Freddie
Mercury and Queen. 20 years after the death of
Freddie, Mercury perform classics hits from the
height of Queen’s reign including We Will Rock You,
A Kind Of Magic, Friends Will Be Friends, Bohemian
Rhapsody, Killer Queen, and many many more.www.mercuryqueentribute.co.uk
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southport’s biGGest And best fAmily pAntomime
This most magical of fairytales is brought to life
on stage with Pele Productions. Now in their fourth year
at Southport Theatre, the company continue to combine
all the elements of traditional pantomime with a mixture
of high-energy song and dance routines brought together
with lavish sets and hilarious fun and jokes.
Starring Shane Lynch from Boyzone as Prince Charming
and Brendan Sheerin from Coach Trip, who makes a
welcome return due to popular demand!
Join us this festive period as we take you through the
enchanting tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
in the best value pantomime in the North West!
thursdAy 8 december 2011 - mondAy 2 jAnuAry 2012
december
Thu 8 7.00
Fri 9 2.00 7.00
Sat 10 1.00 5.00
Sun 11 2.00
Mon 12 No performances
Tue 13 2.00
Wed 14 10.00 2.00
Thu 15 10.00 2.00
Fri 16 7.00
Sat 17 11.00 3.00
Sun 18 2.00
Mon 19 No performances
Tue 20 2.00 7.00
Wed 21 2.00 7.00
Thu 22 2.00 7.00
Fri 23 2.00 7.00
Sat 24 2.00
Sun 25 No performances
Mon 26 2.00
Tue 27 2.00
Wed 28 2.00 7.00
Thu 29 2.00 7.00
Fri 30 2.00 7.00
Sat 31 2.00
jAnuAry
Sun 1 No performances
Mon 2 2.00
G Groups 10 +Call 0844 871 3041
c G f
tickets£17.50 - £25
schools £8.50 plus 1 in 10 free
openinG niGht £12.50
0844 871 3021 (fees apply)
www.southporttheatre.org.uk
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WeddingFayresouthport’s lArGest weddinG fAyre
View our three beautiful rooms and let us help
you to picture how your own wedding could look!
Speak with our Wedding Team who will be on
hand to answer any questions you may have.
• help And Advice from locAl weddinG speciAlists
• fAbulous cAtwAlk show
• free entry
• GlAss of bubbly
• Goody bAG
BOOk yOur WeDDiNg ON The DAy
AND reCeive A 10% DiSCOuNT
southport theAtre & convention centre And the rAmAdA plAzA hotel
Fantastic opportunity to view the range of
beautiful suites available both here and at
our integral hotel.
Your chance to see how each venue complements
each other to make your day extra special
and chat to our events teams.
View the Honeymoon Suites at the Ramada
Plaza Hotel and have an escorted tour of
the bedrooms for friends and family.
Enjoy a glass of bubbly and receive your
goody bag.
With your wedding day being such an important day for you,
we understand the importance of choosing the correct venue.
you need to be sure that you’re making the right choice, so look no further!
Open Evening
For further information on both events please contact Jane Marriott on
0151 934 2239 or [email protected]. Alternatively contact
Lucy Prescott on 0170 451 6236 at The Ramada Plaza Hotel for the Open Evening.
Sunday 11 September 201112noon - 4.00pm
The ramada Plaza hotel
Thursday 6 October 20115.00pm - 8.00pm
Boyzone’s
shAne lynch
C4’s Coach Trip’s
brendAn sheerin
stAr in
bookinG informAtion
book in person
Call into the Southport Theatre Box
Office on The Promenade. The box office
is open from 11am to 4pm, Monday to
Saturday and 30 minutes after the show
starts on performance days.
online
Log on to
www.southporttheatre.org.uk (bkg fee)
or email southportboxoffice@
theambassadors.com
telephone
Call our combined 24hr Box Office and
Ticketmaster number on 0844 871
3021 (bkg fee). For Floral Hall Shows &
Access bookings, please call 01704
500036. For Group sales, please call
0844 871 3041 (bkg fee). For ATG
Friends, please call Friends Hotline on
0844 871 7633 (bkg fee).
by post
State your requirements and enclose a
cheque or postal order made payable
to The Ambassador Theatre Group
Venues. Please enclose a stamped
addressed envelope.
concessions
Shows with these symbols have the
following concessions available:
c Under 16s, Senior Citizens,
full time students,
Reg Unemployed.
G Groups of 10 or more.
l LiveCard holders.
f Family (4 tickets max 2 adults)
e Early booking discount.
Concessions may be restricted to
certain price levels and performances
and can be withdrawn by management
without notice. Only one concession
can be applied at any one time and
proof of status is required. Please call
the box office for more information on
different show discounts.
restorAtion fund
£1 from every ticket sold goes
towards the restoration of the
Southport Theatre.
findinG us
BY CAR
From the South Join the M6 and
continue north until J26, continue
straight ahead onto the M58 heading
towards Southport/Skelmersdale. Exit
the M58 at J3 signposted Ormskirk,
follow signs for Southport on the A570
after 10 miles you will enter Southport.
Continue to follow signs for the
Promenade/Town Centre. The venue is
situated on the main promenade
From the North Join the M6 and
continue North. Leave at J31 and follow
signs for the A59 towards Southport.
this leads to the A565 to Southport.
BY RAIL
A frequent rail service runs from
Southport to Liverpool Central Station.
There are connections to Southport
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AmbAssAdor theAtre GroupSouthport Theatre is operated by the Ambassador
Theatre Group (ATG), who have a total of 39 venues
across the UK, including 12 in the West End, and 27
regionally. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End
theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Comedy, Donmar
Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Lyceum, Phoenix,
Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and
Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre,
Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol
Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh
Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre
and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium;
Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House,
Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre,
Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent
Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland
Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon
Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; The Ambassadors
Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda
McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador
Cinemas; Grand Opera House, York. ATG is also one of
the country’s foremost theatre producers, in Britain
and internationally. Current and recent ATG
co-productions include The Misanthrope starring
Damian Lewis and Keira Knightley; Legally Blonde,
West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
Sunset Boulevard, Spamalot and South Pacific.
from most parts of the country. To
check timetables, availability and
prices please contact: Merseytravel
Information (Local rail lines)
0151 236 7676. National Rail
Enquiries 0845 748 4950
BY BuS
Travel Line
0870 608 2608
Prices are correct at the time of going to
press, however we reserve the right to
change or vary at any time, all discounts
are limited and subject to availability.