Floral Pavilion Season Guide Mar - Aug 2015

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NEW SEASON HIGHLIGHT THE NAKED TRUTH

NEW SEASON HIGHLIGHT HORRIBLE HISTORIES

STILL TO COME THIS SEASON BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

STILL TO COME THIS SEASON TWOPENCE TO CROSS THE MERSEY

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NEW SEASON MAY

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What with dinosaurs, Octonauts, jealous Kings, talking foxes, ghosts, and disappearing women, February has been pretty eventful too!

Before our new season starts in May we have the welcome return of the Russian Ice Stars with Beauty and The Beast On Ice, the Wirral première of Twopence To Cross The Mersey - The Stage Play, Marc Almond’s new UK tour and An Intimate Evening with Russell Watson.

New season highlights bring: the UK tour of West End hit comedy about five very different women in a pole dancing class in THE NAKED TRUTH; the welcome return of WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN: The Karen Carpenter Story; and the BBC Last Choir Standing winners ONLY MEN ALOUD.

In June ASTRAL COAST music festival returns with more new local talent alongside established headliners. Other music includes concerts by JUSTIN HAYWARD, RAY QUINN and JACK JONES as well as Karl Lornie’s A BEATLES CELEBRATION.

In June HORRIBLE HISTORIES bring us two new shows GROOVY GREEKS and INCREDIBLE INVADERS in their own imitable style. More great children’s shows include the anarchic MINISTRY OF SCIENCE and The Chuckle Brothers in THE CHUCKLES OF OZ.

There is so much more we want to highlight but why not have a look at our new brochure and plan a summer of great nights (and days) out here in New Brighton.

Following a Christmas of Snow White, our best-selling panto yet, we went

straight into a busy January with sell-out shows Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience “Yes, Dear”; In conversation with Michael Portillo, who arrived

in New Brighton by, you’ve guessed it…train; and no room to swing, well,

a human, at a packed family night for All Star Wrestling.

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1stRAF SWING WING

3rdTHE DUBLIN LEGENDS

5thSEX IN SUBURBIA

6thTHE MANFREDS

7thTHE ELVIS YEARS

8thBACK TO BROADWAY

8thTHE WIRRAL WEDDING SHOW

12thRICK WAKEMAN: YET ANOTHER EVENING WITH...

13thTHE PLATTERS

13thMURDER ONE NIGHT

14thJOE MCELDERRY: THE EVOLUTION TOUR

17thNATHAN CARTER

19thIAN MCCULLOCH

21stLIVERPOOL MOZART ORCHESTRA

22ndFOCUS

22ndSPOTLIGHT ON YOUTH

23rd to 25thTHE BUSINESS OF MURDER

26thTHAT’LL BE THE DAY

27thRUSSELL WATSON

28thRENBOURN / JONES

1st to 5th THE RUSSIAN ICE STARS: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

9th TREE FU TOM

10thPASHA KOVALEV: LIFE THROUGH DANCE

11thSOUL LEGENDS

12thJULIAN LLOYD WEBBER

14thWE’LL MEET AGAIN

16thMARC ALMOND

17thESSENCE OF IRELAND

17thCURVED AIR

18thHALFWAY TO PARADISE

19th to 23rdTWOPENCE TO CROSS THE MERSEY: THE STAGE PLAY

25th & 26thBEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM

30thTHE KILKENNYS

1st VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET 35th ANNIVERSARY GALA

2nd SHOWADDYWADDY

10th NOTES FOR NOTES

11th JACK JONES

13th to 15th THE NAKED TRUTH

16th STAN BOARDMAN

17th WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN

21st MDDC ELEMENTS

22nd EVERTON ANNIVERSARY BLUES

23rd TIM VINE - SOLD OUT

24th GEORGIE FAME

25th THE THREE QUEENSSPECIAL EVENT

29th MINISTRY OF SCIENCE

30th THE CHUCKLE BROTHERS

31st BILLY AND WALLY

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4th ONLY MEN ALOUD

5th THE BEATLESA MUSICAL CELEBRATION

6th PINKED FLOYD

7th KEN DODD

11th 69 SHADES OF BLACK

12th COLIN FRY

14th RAY QUINN

14th F RATED

17th to 21st HORRIBLE HISTORIES

17th to 20th TWO

27th to 28th IRBY DANCE STUDIO

2ndLIVERPOOL THEATRE SCHOOL

5thPOLAR BEAR

8thJUSTIN HAYWARD

11thWAPA PERFORMANCE 2015

12thMDDC SHINE

18thDANCING QUEEN

22ndWHEN YOU’RE SMILING

24thASTRAL COAST

1st SOLID GOLD 70s

2nd & 3rd TALL STORIES IN ASSOCIATION WITH KENNY WAx LTD PRESENTS ROOM ON THE BROOM

7th & 8th VESBIM: PINK FLOYD’S THE WALL

15th VICTOR MICHAEL

21st BOB PAISLEY RELUCTANT GENIUS

22nd RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR

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THE PUBLIC REVIEWS

WORLD ON STAGEPRESENTS

HIT COMEDY

WED 13th to FRI 15th MAY 8:00pm£22.50 | £20.00 conc | Group Discounts Available

All prices include a £1 fee per ticket. No fee to Friends of the Floral.

UKTOUR

Tailor-made for Women, The Naked Truth is the hit comedy play from Dave Simpson, the writer of the smash-hit comedy Girls Night Out and starring Vicky Entwistle (Coronation Street) and Gemma Bissix (Eastenders).

Now on its 6th fantastic tour, this show has had people on their feet all over the UK. Set in a pole dancing class (the latest get-fit craze) The Naked Truth is a brilliantly funny comedy about sisterhood.

It’s a women thing, as five very different women struggle hilariously to conquer pole dancing for an event to raise awareness and money for a breast cancer charity.

The Naked Truth is a poignant and uplifting comedy, a call to all women, and celebrating strength through adversity.

It’s a show for women, about women, that men absolutely must see (if they dare!).

If you were touched by Calendar Girls and amused by the manoeuvres of Stepping Out you’ll be splitting your sides and moved to tears by The Naked Truth.

Sisters are doing it for themselves!

www.worldonstage.net

VICKY ENTWISTLE (CORONATION STREET)

GEMMA BISSIX(EASTENDERS)

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WED 17th to SUN 21st JUN£18.00 | £16.00 conc | £12.00 child | £8.00 school group | £56.00 family ticket

GROOVY GREEKS - from savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about growing up in Greece. take on the Trojans! Pummel the Persians! Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in the very first play! Meet your match with the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus! Hold on tight as you gatecrash the gruesome and groovy Greeks!

‘A genuinely sly alternative to classroom orthodoxy, staged with wit, love and wry post-modern humour - I sure as heck enjoyed it!’ TIME OUT

‘The actors bring terrific energy and exuberance to every scene’ THE STAGE

TWO-SHOW DEAL for GROOVY GREEKS / INCREDIBLE INVADERS£31.00 | £21.00 child | £15.00 school group | £96.00 family ticket

So it’s time to prepare yourselves for HORRIBLE HISTORIES live on stage! Using actors and groundbreaking 3d bogglevision special effects, two astounding new shows - GROOVY GREEKS and INCREDIBLE INVADERS - are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips !

INCREDIBLE INVADERS - The Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans invade Britain! Can crazy Caratacus save the nation? Hide behind Hadrian’s Wall. See the Savage Saxons smash their way in. Find out who’s at Sutton Hoo! Will you survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience? Stop King Alfred burning his buns! It’s a thousand year journey with Incredible Invaders!

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WED 1st to SUN 5th APR WED to SAT 7:00pmGOOD FRI, EASTER SAT & EASTER SUN 2:00pm£22.50 | £20.50 conc£15.00 child | £70.00 family ticket

Romance, tragedy, drama and magic as Beauty Belle falls in love with the Beast and breaks the spell on the cursed Prince...

Following 2014’s phenomenal Peter Pan On Ice, The Russian Ice Stars return to the Floral Pavilion to deliver another dazzling interpretation of an enchanting story.

Heart stopping and jaw dropping, the high-speed combination of extraordinary skating beautifully staged and breath-taking aerial acrobatics, will leave you mesmerised.

www.russianicestars.com

‘a real piece of storytelling with a delightful difference. Forget Dancing

on Ice - this is pure art on ice... simply breathtaking’ 9/10

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“The feeling of the show is very accurate; the writers have a real understanding of life” HELEN FORRESTER

SUN 19th to THU 23rd APR | SUN 6:00pm | MON to THU 7:30pmWED MAT SOLD OUT! NEW THU MAT ADDED 2:30pm£23.50 | £16.00 special matinee price

The producers that brought you the record-breaking musical are delighted to announce the return of Helen Forrester’s Twopence To Cross The Mersey in a new format of a straight stage play. Based on Forrester’s best-selling memoir, Twopence will cross the Mersey for the first time when it visits Wirral’s Floral Pavilion Theatre.

This much-loved account tells the true story of a young girl and her formerly wealthy family as they are suddenly thrown into poverty during the Great Depression of the 1930’s.

Roy CarruthersDaniel Stephen DaviesBrian Dodd

Cast includes:

Jake Abraham Eithne Browne Emma Dears

Christopher JordanMaria Lovelady

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THE MANFREDSFRI 6th MAR 7:30pm£20.50 | £18.50 conc

THE DUBLIN LEGENDS TUE 3rd MAR 7:30pm£23.00 | £21.00 conc

SEX IN SUBURBIAWRITTEN BY CLAIRE SWEENEY & MANDY MUDENTHU 5th MAR 7:30pm£25.00 | £23.00 conc

THE ELVIS YEARS 1954 - 1977SAT 7th MAR 7:30pm All tickets £20.50

BACK TO BROADWAYSUN 8th MAR 7:30pm£20.00 | £18.00 conc

RAF SWING WINGIN AID OF THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEALSUN 1st MAR 7:00pmAll tickets £15.00

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JOE MCELDERRYTHE EVOLUTION TOUR 2015 SAT 14th MAR 7:30pm£20.00 | £19.00 conc | £16.00 under 14s

Meet and Greet packages available

THE PLATTERSFRI 13th MAR 7:30pmAll tickets £26.00

MURDER ONE NIGHTFRI 13th MAR 7:30pmAll tickets £18.50

KENNEDY STREET ENTERPRISES PRESENT NATHAN CARTER AND HIS BAND PLUS SUPPORTTUE 17th MAR 7:30pmAll tickets £24.00

IAN MCCULLOCHPLUS SUPPORTTHU 19th MAR 8:00pmAll tickets £19.50

YET ANOTHER EVENING WITHRICK WAKEMANTHE MUSIC AND ANECDOTAL WIT OF AN OLD AGE PENSIONER THU 12th MAR 7:30pm£27.00 | £25.00 conc

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JOHN RENBOURN& WIZZ JONESSAT 28th MAR 8:00pm£17.00 | £15.00 conc

A John Renbourn concert takes the listener into a rich musical landscape of warm vocals and witty asides about the history of the songs. At the core is a revolutionary guitar style created and performed by a consummate master. Joined by Wizz Jones and his unique guitar style, eclectic repertoire and “a right hand worthy of Broonzy”.

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FOCUSSUN 22nd MAR 8:00pm£18.50 | £16.50 conc

THAT’LL BE THE DAYTHU 26th MAR 7:30pmAll tickets £24.50

LIVERPOOL MOZART ORCHESTRAORCHESTRAL CONCERTSAT 21st MAR 7:30pm (Pre-concert talk 6:45pm)£16.00 | £14.50 conc | £5.00 studentsUnder 16s FREE with an adult

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AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH RUSSELL WATSON UP CLOSE AND PERSONALFRI 27th MAR 7:30pmAll tickets £46.00

‘He sings like Pavarotti,and entertains the audience like Sinatra’ NY TIMES

Russell Watson never imagined he would one day be one of the world’s most prominent tenors, selling in excess of seven million albums worldwide. His first offering The Voice, held simultaneous number 1 slots in the US and the UK, a world’s first! This concert is a unique opportunity to hear ‘The Voice’ as you have never heard him before.

MON 23rd to WED 25th MAR 7:30pm | WED MAT 2:30pm£24.00 | £22.00 conc | £18.00 special wed mat price

Middle Ground Theatre Company is delighted to present Richard Harris’ acclaimed psychological thriller The Business of Murder, which enjoyed a successful 9-year run in the West End.

Stone, a humourless and dour man, invites Dee, a television playwright, over to his flat on the premise of discussing a script. Once there, she is surprised when superintendent Hallett, the man with whom she is having an affair, also arrives for an entirely different reason.

But nothing is as it seems, and as the plot twists and turns the motive of their host Stone gradually becomes clear. They are all, it would seem, in the same business... The Business of Murder.

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TREE FU TOMTHU 9th APR 1:00pm£13.00 | £12.00 conc | £48.00 family

APRIL

STRICTLY COME DANCING’SPASHA KOVALEV‘LIFE THROUGH DANCE’FRI 10th APR 7:30pm £26.00 | £24.00 conc

DUGGIE CHAPMAN ASSOCIATES PRESENTSWE’LL MEET AGAIN‘HITS FROM THE BLITZ’TUE 14th APRIL 2:30pm£13.50 | £12.00 conc

SOUL LEGENDSTHE FEEL-GOOD SHOW OF THE YEARSAT 11th APR 8:00pm£24.50 | £22.50 conc

ESSENCE OF IRELANDFRI 17th APR 7:30pm£22.50 | £20.50 conc

CURVED AIR 2015 FRI 17th APRIL 8:00pm£18.50 | £16.50 conc



AN EVENING WITHJULIAN LLOYD WEBBERSUN 12th APR 7:30pmAll tickets £21.00

In this superb new presentation, Julian Lloyd Webber will give us a unique insight into his life as one of the world’s finest musicians. He will be joined by his wife and fellow cellist Jiaxin Lloyd Webber and pianist Pam Chowhan to perform works such as Faure’s Elegy and Rachmaninov’s Cello Sonata. Bring along your cello for a chance for Julian to play it for you on stage as the encore!

HALFWAY TO PARADISETHE BILLY FURY STORYSAT 18th APR 7:30pm£21.00 | £20.00 conc

BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOMSAT 25th APR 1:00pm & 4:00pmSUN 26th APR 10:00am & 1:00pm£16.50 | £14.50 conc | £58.00 family

THE KILKENNYSTHU 30th APR 8:00pm£18.00 | £16.00 conc

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SJM CONCERTS PRESENTSMARC ALMONDIN CONCERTTHU 16th APR 7:30pm£20.50 to £38.50

VIP Packages available

Iconic singer and performer Marc Almond will open his 2015 UK tour at the Floral Pavilion. The tour will follow the release of his much awaited new record - entitled ‘The Velvet Trail’ - on 2nd March.

The eclectic artist, last year’s recipient of the Ivor Novello Inspiration Award will perform a mix of old and new material.

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JACK JONES THE HOMECOMING TOURMON 11th MAY 7:30pmAll tickets £30.50

Nominated by Frank Sinatra as “one of the major singers of our time” and with his own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Jack Jones’ impressive CV includes 2 Grammys, 50 albums, his own TV variety show, and guest performances at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Centre and the White House.

This fabulous show will feature all the big hits including Wives and Lovers, Love Boat and Impossible Dream.

www.jackjones.org

SHOWADDYWADDYSAT 2nd MAY 7:30pmAll tickets £19.50

Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, Showaddywaddy has sold over 20 million records and toured the world. Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits; Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many more.

So come and join the Dancing Party... You’ve Got What It Takes!

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THE STAN BOARDMAN SHOWSAT 16th MAY 7:30pmAll tickets £21.00

A fascinating insight into Stan Boardman’s life and growing up in Liverpool sees him performing his first ever one-man show at the Floral Pavilion. The show will consist of his stand-up routines, archive clips including the famous ‘Fokker’ incident from Des O Connor, photographs from his childhood and a Q&A.

‘An excellent company of talented young dancers. Their energy and enthusiasm is breathtaking.’ ENTS24.COM


VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET35th ANNIVERSARY GALAFRI 1st MAY 7:30pm£23.00 | £21.00 conc

Presenting excerpts from the world’s most beloved Tchaikovsky ballets which have featured in their repertoire, Vienna Festival Ballet’s reflection on 35 years of performing classical ballets all over the world, will take you on an unforgettable journey through the best of ballet in one magical evening.www.viennafestivalballet.com

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TIM VINETIM TIMINEE TIM TIMINEE TIM TIM TO YOUSAT 23rd MAY 8:00pmSOLD OUT

Hi first stand-up tour in 4 years, the punslinger returns with lots of new jokes, silly songs and twitchy dancing. It’s time to put the satire on hold and watch a grown man act the goat.

‘Vine is a supreme punmeister.’ TIME OUT

‘Must-see manic hilarity.’ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EDINBURGH REPORTER

‘Offering line after line of glorious goofing.’ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ THE TIMES

Support act is John Archer.

GEORGIE FAME& THE BLUE FLAMESSUN 24th MAY 7:30pm£26.00 | £24.00 conc

This British music icon, who has been consistently delivering influential albums for the last six decades will be coming to the Floral for an unmissable show.

The Blue Flames feature: Alec Dankworth, Alan Skidmore, Guy Barker, Anthony Kerr, Tristan Powell & James Powell performing some of Georgie’s greatest hits including: Yeh Yeh, Get Away, Sunny, Sitting In The Park, Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde & Rosetta.

ANNIVERSARY BLUESFRI 22nd MAY 7:30pm£16.00 | £13.00 conc

Goodison legends Kevin Ratcliffe, Kevin Sheedy and Neville Southall join broadcaster John Keith live on stage to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Everton’s greatest season of 1984-85 when they were members of Howard Kendall’s team who won the League title, the European Cup Winners Cup and reached the FA Cup Final. Hear them tell the inside story... and take questions from the audience. An unmissable evening of Blues nostalgia.

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WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUNSUN 17th MAY 7:30pm£21.50 | £19.50 conc

A celebration of the Carpenters music and the spirit of Karen Carpenter.

Last year’s performance was definitely a 2014 highlight for audiences and Floral staff alike. One of the most fascinating but ultimately tragic stories in popular music history was the life of Karen Carpenter. The voice that melted a thousand romantic hearts lives again through Toni Lee, in the touring two hour concert show.

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BILLY AND WALLY’SSUNDAY NIGHT AT THE FLORALSUN 31st MAY 7:00pmAll tickets £19.00

Billy Butler and Wally Scott host a packed variety bill headlined by the sounds of the American Four Tops who are back by public demand after their last fantastic appearance here.

Superb tributes Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Dusty Springfield, Johnny Cash, Errol Brown of Hot Chocolate and Billy Fury. Comedy from top Liverpool comic Tony Roscoe.

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SAT 30th MAY 2:00pm£15.00 | £56.00 familyDorothy, The Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow are among the familiar characters who join the Wizards (Paul and Barry) for this sensational new version of the familiar Wizard of Oz story. This enchanting production will give you a unique glimpse into the Emerald City in a family fun packed show brimming with laugh-out-loud comedy.

FRI 29th MAY2:00pm & 6:00pm£15.00 | £13.00 conc£52.00 family

WARNING! WARNING! Ministry of Science Live is not your ordinary science show - it comes with a bang. It comes with a whoosh. But most of all is comes with a hovercraft built on stage... Oh, and a Human Cannon too!

From the creative team behind Brainiac Live and a whole load of other explosive science shows, the new production takes an anarchic approach to science whilst looking at the inventors and engineers who have shaped and inspired the modern world that we live in. Liquid Nitrogen frozen flowers to Hydrogen Bottle Rockets. Buzz Aldridge to Virgin Galactic. Join the team and the voiceover from above (X Factor’s Peter Dickson) as they take you on a journey using demonstrations and a few loud bangs to lead the way.

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PINKED FLOYD TRIBUTE SHOWFRI 5th JUN 8:00pm£15.00 | £10.00 conc

This is an all standing concert. Seating available on request.

Drawn together by their love for all things Pink Floyd, this seven-piece tribute band has been especially praised for the accuracy of their performance based on the studio versions of music spanning the entire output of the Floyd from early days through to the most recently released Endless River, with firm favourites Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Wall particularly featured.

www.pinked-floyd.co.uk

KEN DODD’SHAPPINESS SHOWSUN 7th JUN 7:00pmAll tickets £22.00

At Christmas, he performed on the set of Snow White to a sold-out audience. Now Doddy returns with his annual summer visit to the Floral.

Yes, the 7tpm (titters per minute) marathon style comedy, the lightening wit and shotgun one-liners are all there. As too are the special guests and music to make this a great night in the theatre. Expect a late one.

www.kendoddshows.com

ONLY MEN ALOUD‘ON THE ROAD’ TOUR 2015THU 4th JUN 7:30pmAll tickets £27.00

Since winning BBC’s Last Choir Standing in 2008, the Classical Brit Award winning Welsh 8 piece vocal ensemble have thrilled audiences throughout the UK and America with ten tours, festival performances and appearances at prestigious events such as the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. They perform songs such as Mr Blue Sky, Here Comes the Sun, Ticket to Ride with the unique OMA twist.

FRI 5th JUN 7:30pm£17.00 | £15.00 conc

This two-hour theatrically staged concert recreates The Beatles’ musical journey from 1962 to 1970. The performance, starring Karl Lornie, includes original instruments and costume changes to reflect the period of the songs, whilst the show takes the audience right from the early rock ‘n’ roll hits to the later classics such as Let It Be.

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RAY QUINNSUN 14th JUN 7:30pm£26.00 | £24.00 conc

Following an award-winning performance as a child actor in Brookside, Ray Quinn went on to come second to Leona Lewis on ITV’s x Factor in 2006, and won the fourth series of Dancing on Ice in 2009.

He is now back in the studio, where he belongs, writing, singing and recording. Britain’s youngest and most loved crooner is back with verve and a whole array of new songs.

COLIN FRYTHE 6IxTH SENSE ANNIVERSARYFRI 12th JUN 7:30pm£19.50 | £18.00 conc

Widely regarded as one of the world’s finest spiritualist mediums, Colin Fry started professionally at the age of 17 and has spent many years sharing his spiritual philosophy with audiences around the world and in 1999 was made Principal of Rambsbergsgarden International College of Spiritual Science. In 2002 he presented his first TV show, 6ixth Sense shown on Living TV, regularly attracting a million-plus audience.

www.colinfry.co.uk

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EF:RATED COMEDY CLUBSUN 14 JUN 8:00pmAll tickets £11.00Show & 2 course meal £23.00 (served 6:30pm in Blue Lounge)

Compere: Dominic WoodwardOpening act: Andy Watson with his quick-fire sharpe one-liners, playful style and physical comedy skills. Middle act: James Meehan whose sketch troupe has been nominated for the Best New Comer award at the Edinburgh Festival. Headliner: Mick Ferry, one of the most original and creative acts on the circuit who recently featured on Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow.

Contains strong language and adult references.

THU 11th JUN 7:30pm£23.00 | £21.00 conc

Boring, vanilla, Horlick’s swiller William Shight’s most interesting trait has always been his snigger inducing name. Up until now that is. Since landing his dream job at one of the country’s top advertising agencies, Christina Black, the company director, has taken a shine to William and attempts to seduce him with an indecent proposal. This hilarious new comedy has a whip cracking script that promises to leave you wincing and laughing in all the right places.

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IRBY DANCE STUDIOLET’S DANCE THROUGHTHE MOVIES 2015 SAT 27th JUN 7:00pm &SUN 28th JUN 2:30pm£11.00 | £9.00 conc£9.00 group rate

The talented pupils of Irby Dance Studio return with a varied show of dance genres including ballet, tap, disco, street and modern.

POLAR BEARSUN 5th JUL 7:30pmAll tickets £14.50

The twice nominated Mercury Music Prize group, led by Seb Rochford, are one of the most exciting on the contemporary music scene; continually pushing the boundaries and transcending genre. The band connects with jazz, rock, hip-hop, electronic and mainstream audiences alike to create music that is broad in scope, spacious and intense.

“a potent force in the 21st century... a unique and beautiful music” Jamie Cullum MERCURY MUSIC PRIZE (2014)

WED 17th to SAT 20th JUN 7:30pmSAT MAT 2.30pm£15.00 | £13.00 conc | £11.00 special mat price

It’s ‘last orders’ for pub landlord Louis Emerick (Benidorm, Layer Cake) and landlady Lynne Fitzgerald (Bunty The Bouncer, Desperate Scousewives) in Jim Cartwright’s award-winning black comedy set in a real ale pub in the early 80s.

“the bitter’s never off here”

Hilariously funny, savagely sad, wistful, surprising and magical, TWO tells the story of twelve regulars on a bustling Saturday night. All fourteen characters are played by two talented actors at a lightening pace full of banter, twists and turns before reaching an unexpected climax.

All prices include a £1 fee per ticket (Excluding tickets for POLAR BEAR). No fee to Friends of the Floral.

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‘A Two De Force... captivating throughout’ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Peter Grant WIRRAL GLOBE

‘The Blue Lounge at The Floral Pavilion is the perfect setting for this intimate, engaging play’ ★ ★ ★ ★ Terri McBride CLICK LIVERPOOL

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A unique day of live music. Astral Coast has quickly gained a reputation for bringing together the region’s most exciting emerging artists with established headliners from Domino Records and Deltasonic and MOBO award winners.

Local artist and Astral Coast 2014 performer Lapsley, went on to sign for xL Recordings, before winning the Blog Sound of 2015, and being one of 15 artists named in the BBC Sound of 2015.

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WHEN YOU’RE SMILINGWED 22nd JUL 2:30pmAll tickets £11.00

The producers of There’ll Always Be An England, Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast are back with a brand new show for 2015.

Come and enjoy a wonderful trip back down memory lane with songs from the 1940s right through to the 1970s. From The Andrews Sisters to Abba, Doris Day to The Carpenters, and from Bill Haley to The Beatles.

Plus a celebration of the 70th anniversary of VE Day in a flag waving finale.

LIVE NATION & KENNEDY STREET PRESENT AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH JUSTIN HAYWARDWED 8th JUL 7:30pmAll tickets £36.00

The legendary voice of The Moody Blues

Plus special guest Mike Dawes

English musician Justin Hayward, best known as singer, songwriter and guitarist of the rock band The Moody Blues, is back on the road after his critically-acclaimed 2013 album and American tour Spirits of the Western Sky.

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ST DANCING QUEENTHE CONCERTSAT 18th JUL 7:30pm£19.50 | £18.50 conc

An action packed party show featuring all the greatest hits from Abba, Grease and the biggest hits from the 70’s. With a fantastic cast of singers and musicians, Dancing Queen is the ultimate party show that will have the whole family dancing in the isles. Featuring songs such as Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia and You’re The One That I Want.

‘lovely vocals, strong harmonies together... a natural crowd pleaser of a show.’ THE STAGE


VESBIM PRESENTS PINK FLOYD’S THE WALL - LIVEFRI 7th & SAT 8th AUG 7:00pmAll tickets £17.50

Vesbim have brought together some of the best North West musicians around who have the talent and desire to replicate the music of Pink Floyd to present “The Wall” LIVE with an extra 90 minutes of Floyd and Roger Waters classics from the albums “Dark Side of the Moon”, “Animals”, “Wish You Were Here”, “Meddle”, “The Final Cut” and “Amused to Death”

www.vesbimfloyd.com

SOLID GOLD ‘70sSAT 1st AUG 8:00pm£24.50 | £22.50 conc

Glamrock greats, disco hits, power ballads and party anthems from ELO, Sweet, T Rex, Queen, Elton John, David Essex, 10CC, Suzi Quatro, David Cassidy, Carpenters, Osmonds, Bay City Rollers and more.

Sparkling vocals plus musicians that have performed with Ultravox, Mike Oldfield and Asia guarantee a top and of the pops time of your life.

www.easytheatres.com

By Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler

SUN 2nd & MON 3rd AUGSUN 1:30pm & 4:30pm MON 10:30am & 1:30pm£12.00 | £8.00 schools & nurseries

The magical musical stage adaptation of Room On The Broom flies into The Floral Pavilion.

The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a stormy wind blows the witch’s hat, bow and wand away into the night. A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch’s lost things and all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and - CRACK! - it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone?

Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up (and their grown-ups).

Get a sneak preview at www.roomonthebroomlive.co.uk

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VICTOR MICHAEL IN CONCERTSAT 15th AUG 7:30pm£17.00 | £16.00 conc

Hosted by Danny MaddocksWith special guests The 3 Sopranos A charity night of fabulous music and entertainment as Victor Michael is back by popular demand for his third show at the Floral. Special guests The 3 Sopranos will blow you away with their three-part harmonies and first class entertainment. The show includes songs such as It Had To Be You, Nessun Dorma, plus the spine tingling rendition of The Flower Duet.

Age UK Wirral registered charity 1034510

SAT 22nd AUG 7:30pmAll tickets £23.00

It’s fun all the way as the ‘Purveyors of Cool’ swing into town with a sensational show with live orchestra featuring the greatest music of the 20th Century.

BOB PAISLEY RELUCTANT GENIUSFRI 21st AUG 7:30pm£16.00 | £13.00 conc

Four Anfield heroes, Ian Callaghan, Jimmy Case, Alan Kennedy and Phil Neal join Bob Paisley’s biographer John Keith to tell the remarkable story of the man who had to be persuaded to succeed Bill Shankly as Liverpool FC manager and then proceeded to win 19 trophies in 9 seasons.

Featuring audio clips of Paisley and music by Gerry Murphy.

Book early to avoid disappointment.

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‘Superb - Remarkable - Tremendously Entertaining!’ THE STAGE

Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Junior in a fabulous production that continues to be successful worldwide.

All totally live and every song is an absolute classic - Come Fly With Me, Under My Skin, Sway, Mr Bojangles, Fly Me to the Moon, That’s Amore, Mack the Knife, plus many more of your favourites.

Enjoy vintage Las Vegas with show girls and timeless style - always a fun night out!



For more details, please contact Rachel on 0151 227 9179 or email: [email protected]

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This year Cunard returns to its spiritual home in Liverpool, to celebrate its 175th anniversary. Cunard’s three Queens - Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria - will meet on the famous Liverpool waterfront in a spectacular one-off event that will draw tens of thousands of people to the banks of the Mersey. Queen Mary 2 will then return to the cruise terminal on 4th July to recreate the voyage of the first Cunard ship, Britannia, from Liverpool to New York.

Between the 24th-26th May all three Cunard ships will call at Liverpool to salute a city that will be forever part of Cunard’s history, culminating in all three Queens meeting on the Mersey for the first time on 25th May.

The Floral Pavilion Panoramic Lounge will be the perfect place to view this remarkable rendezvous and we are organising a number of special events to join in the celebrations over May Bank Holiday weekend.

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Keeping the Floral at the heart of our community for showcasing homegrown talent.

MERSEYSIDE DANCE AND DRAMA CENTRE PRESENTSELEMENTSTHU 21st MAY 7:30pm£16.00 | £13.00

SPOTLIGHT ON YOUTHSUN 22nd MAR 7:00pmAll tickets £10.00

MUSICAL ROUTES PRESENTS PERFORMANCES BY ENSEMBLES FROM WIRRAL SCHOOL’S MUSIC SERVICE AND CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER MUSIC SERVICESNOTES FOR NOTESSUN 10th MAY 2:00pm & 7:00pm£11.00 | £6.00 conc

WIRRAL ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTSPERFORMANCE 2015SAT 11th JUL 7:30pmAll tickets £13.00

LIVERPOOL THEATRE SCHOOL PRESENTSTHE PERFORMANCE 2015THU 2nd JUL 7:00pm£17.50 | £15.50 concGROUP RATES AVAILABLE


MERSEYSIDE DANCE AND DRAMA CENTRE PRESENTSSHINESUN 12th JUL 7:00pm£14.00 | £11.00GROUP RATES AVAILABLE

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FREE PERFORMANCE

SUMMER PERFORMANCE

Catchy 60s Tunes sung a cappella.Fun Music, Great Harmonies, Good Friends!

MUSIC @ THE PLAZATUE - FRI & SUN 12:30pmFREE

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS FAIRSAT 11th APR 10:00am to 4:00pmSAT 13th JUN 10:00am to 4:00pm£2.00 (Children FREE)

FLORAL TEA DANCEMON 2nd MAR 1:00pm | MON 13th APR 1:00pmMON 11th MAY 1:00pm | MON 1st JUN 1:00pm£5.00 advance | £6.00 on the day

CHORAL PAVILION CHOIRREHEARSALS EVERY TUESDAY 1:00pm - 3:00pm | £3.00The choir is now at capacity but keep checking our website for any future joining days and performances.

BOOK FAIRSAT 18th APR 11:00am to 4:00pmSAT 16th MAY 11:00am to 4:00pmSAT 6th JUN 11:00am to 4:00pmSAT 18th JUL 11:00am to 4:00pmSAT 15th AUG 11:00am to 4:00pm

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RUSSIAN STATE BALLET AND OPERA HOUSE PRESENTSVERDI’S LA TRAVIATAPERFORMED WITH A LARGE LIVE ORCHESTRASAT 10th OCT 7:30pm£29.50 | £27.50 conc

MUCH LOVED PRODUCTIONS PRESENTSLAST NIGHT OF THE PROMSSUN 13th SEP 7:30pm£22.00 | £20.00 conc

G4THU 24th SEP 7:30pm£31.00 | £29.00 conc £75.00 VIP Package

AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCINGTHE TRIBUTE SHOWTHU 15th OCT 7:30pm £20.00 | £18.00 conc

FLORAL PAVILION THEATRE & UK PRODUCTIONS PRESENTSLEEPING BEAUTYWED 9th DEC 2015 - SUN 3rd JAN 2016Tickets £13.00 - £20.00FAMILY AND GROUP RATES AVAILABLE

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“A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October the thirteenth, at little Paddocks - at six-thirty pm.”

The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished to read an advert in the local newspaper that a murder will take place this coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock.

Unable to resist, the group gather at the house at the appointed time, when the lights go out and a gun is fired. Enter Miss Marple, who must unravel a complex series of relationships and events to solve the mystery of the killer...

MON 26th toSAT 31st OCT 7:30pm WED & THU MAT 2:30pmTickets £20.00 - £26.00

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W: www.williamsonartgallery.org

Opening Hours:

Weds - Sun, 10am - 5pm.

Closed: Mon & Tues.Pictured:

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Photographer Andy Gotts’ fabulous show for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts

Monday22nd -Saturday 27th JuneEvenings 8:00pm . Saturday Matinee 2.30pm

b Tickets from £10.00 b All seats under cover

Complete with jealous schemes and a whole host ofdelightfully endearing characters, Shakespeare’s

hilarious and heart-stoppingly romantic love story is sureto both entertain and enthral. In Beatrice and

Benedick, this sublime battle of wits and wills givesus one of Shakespeare’s most effervescent andendearing pair of lovers.

Beneath midsummer skies in the magicalsetting of Wirral’s Royden Park, come and join

Hillbark Players for an unforgettable evening ofclassic Shakespearian entertainment!

Hillbark Players

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CONFERENCE HIREProviding a multi-functional space adaptable to the requirements of a variety of events from small meetings and seminars to sit-down awards dinners for up to 300 and superb facilities for exhibitions, larger conferences up to 814, fairs and trade shows.

Contact the conference team 0151 606 2965 [email protected]

WEDDINGS & PRIVATE HIREWith a dedicated entrance, bar area and stunning panoramic views over the Mersey Estuary, the Blue Lounge offers a range of room combinations to create maximum flexibility for any event or special occasion. All this is combined with superb in-house bar and catering facilities.

Contact our Wedding Co-ordinator 0151 606 2983 [email protected]

“A HUGE thank you!! The venue was just amazing and our guests are still complimenting us on the food.” Amanda & Andy

“From the moment I first enquired about holding the event at the Floral Pavilion I have had fantastic support. Brilliant venue, excellent food, service and assistance.” Deborah Veevers, DWP

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• Once arriving at Kings Promenade, turn right and follow the prom around in the direction of the lighthouse/fort. Walk for approximately 5mins.

• The Floral Pavilion is on the right on Marine Promenade, opposite the walkway which leads to the entrance to Fort Perch Rock.

RAIL From Liverpool Lime Street or Chester

• Take the Wirral Line (underground) to New Brighton Station.

• Upon exiting New Brighton Station, turn left along Atherton Street, walking downhill towards the promenade.

• Once reaching Kings Promenade, turn right and follow the prom around in the direction of the lighthouse/fort. Walk for approximately 5mins.

• The Floral Pavilion is on the right on Marine Promenade, opposite the walkway, which leads to the entrance to Fort Perch Rock.

For more information on Bus or Rail travel visit www.merseytravel.gov.ukor call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or 0151 236 7676

BIKEWe welcome cyclists and there are many bike racks outside the main entrance to the building. However please be aware that you will be responsible for the security and safety of your bicycle. The Floral Pavilion is easily accessible along a number of cycle routes that can be found across Wirral.

For more information visit www.cycle-route.com

BUSThe following New Brighton-bound bus routes can be used to access the Floral Pavilion:From Birkenhead Bus Station: 410 & 411; From Liverpool Sir Thomas Street: 432 & 433.

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PLAZA BARServing a range of wine, beers, spirits and soft drinks, our Plaza Bar opens one hour pre-show. Pre-order your interval drinks when you arrive; grab a pre-show drink and relax in the Plaza Lounge with friends.

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FOR A SHOW AT www.floralpavilion.comCALL THE BOx OFFICE ON 0151 666 0000

EMAIL [email protected]

Enjoy the perfect start to the perfect evening with panoramic views of Liverpool Bay as you fine dine pre-show.

Sit back, relax, have a great evening and leave the drama to us.

For 7:30pm shows pre-theatre dining booking is from 5:00pm to 6:15pm

See menu online or ask for details at Box Office.

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FLORAL CAFÉOPEN: MON to SUN from 10:00am

The ‘Floral Café’ is the perfect place to spend the morning with the papers, meet friends for lunch or take afternoon tea in comfortable and relaxed surroundings.

Managed and run by the award-winning Carringtons Catering, the café offers a mouth-watering menu while you enjoy stunning views from our Panoramic Lounge overlooking Liverpool Bay or listen to the regular lunchtime concerts.

Dogs are welcome all day in the Lower floor only. Please keep any dogs on a lead at all times when in the building.

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JOIN THECONVERSATION If you want to keep up-to-date with all the latest news and information about the Floral Pavilion, you can subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter when you book your tickets.

We are also on Facebook and Twitter. Follow us on Twitter @floralpavilion or ‘Like Us’ on our Facebook page floral.pavilion and join the conversation.

Hear about forthcoming shows, see photos, watch videos, enter exclusive online competitions, and tell us what you think about shows you’ve seen.

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ENTRANCE: automatic Entrance doors directly from the promenade. LIFT: Lift to all levels including the Conference Centre and Auditorium. PARKING: Unrestricted parking opposite the Theatre as well as designated accessible parking spaces near the entrance. TOILETS: Accessible toilets are located in the Foyer and on the Plaza levels with a family friendly cubicle in both the male and female toilets. HEARING LOOP: In the Auditorium. Please ask at the Cloakroom for a headset upon arrival. ASSISTANCE DOGS: welcome in all areas. If possible please advise Box Office at time of booking tickets. LARGE PRINT WHAT’S ON GUIDE: available from Box Office. WHEELCHAIR SPACES: a number of spaces available at every performance. Please speak to Box Office at time of booking.

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Friends of the Floral Members No ticket fees on any show, plus 10% discount on up to two full price tickets for shows where you see the FF LOGO.

Discounts and special offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts or offers.

Discounts cannot be redeemed against tickets already purchased.

BOX OFFICECOUNTER SERVICE Mon to Sat 11:00am to 6:00pmSun 12:00pm to 4:00pm(until curtain up on performance days)

ONLINE SERVICE24hrs a day seven days a week at www.floralpavilion.com where you can choose your own seat directly from the seating plan, pre-order selected programmes and book pre-theatre dining.

TELEPHONE SERVICE0151 666 0000Mon to Sat 11:00am to 6:00pm

GROUPBOOKINGS Group bookings for more than 20 people are available through our dedicated phone line 0151 666 0001 and email [email protected]

We have group discounts available on most performances and are happy to make special arrangements for your visit and talk through your needs and requirements.

TERMS &CONDITIONSEvery audience member must be in possession of a valid ticket. There is no refund on tickets once purchased, however we may provide a resale service in the event of a sold out performance- subject to a ticket charge - and the remaining money will be credited to the Booker’s Floral Pavilion account.

Exchanges are normally not possible due to the short runs of most Floral shows, but may be allowed under exceptional circumstances and the Manager’s discretion.

Tickets cannot be resold for more than the original purchase cost.

See our website for full T&Cs.

TICKET FEES £1 per ticket unless otherwise stated. Fee capped at 8 tickets. Payable at Box Office, Online or Telephone sales and on all payment types.

All information is correct at time of going to press.

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MARINE PROMENADE, NEW BRIGHTON, WIRRAL, CH45 2JS.

MONDAY to SATURDAY: OPEN 11:00am to 6:00pm.

SUNDAYS: OPEN 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

PERFORMANCE DAYS: OPEN until curtain up.

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Documents

Floral Pavilion Season Guide Mar - Aug 2015