Pre-Theatre Dining - Snow White

Monday 9th December 2019, 7:30pm
Tickets £14.00 (£12.00 conc)

After last year’s sell-out performance, BOST and the award-winning Haydock Brass Band return to the Blue Lounge to bring you an evening of festive entertainment.

Packed with both modern and contemporary seasonal music - including solo, duet and chorus numbers, as well as the traditional carols, it’s a great way to mark the beginning of Christmas celebrations.

The 150-year old Haydock Band accompany the singers, as well as performing highlights from their own repertoire, having won numerous national awards.

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Various Dates Through December 2019 - see below
Child: £12.75
Adult: FREE (up to 2 parents per child please)
Buy 10 tickets get 11th Free (Except Weekends and Christmas Eve)

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Now in its 6th Year at The Floral Pavilion this wonderful show will bring the magic of Christmas alive as children will be captivated by traditional and modern stories as well as plenty of festive songs to join in with, in what promises to be a fun experience for the whole family.

Have you been good this year and made it on to Santa’s nice list? Every child will have the opportunity to talk to Santa and give him their Christmas wishes, and will also receive a festive gift. To make sure the whole family can enjoy the experience, for every child ticket purchased up to 2 parents and guardians can come along absolutely FREE, so be sure to bring your cameras as there will be plenty of photo opportunities.

Sat 14th December - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:45pm, 4:15pm, 5:45pm
Sun 15th December - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm
Mon 16th December - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm
Tue 17th December - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm
Wed 18th December - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm
Thu 19th December - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm
Fri 20th December - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:45pm, 4:15pm, 5:45pm
Sat 21st December - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:45pm, 4:15pm, 5:45pm
Sun 22nd December - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm
Mon 23rd December - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 2:45pm, 4:15pm, 5:45pm
Tue 24th December - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm

www.storytimewithsanta.com

Wednesday 18th December 2019, 7:30pm
Tickets £23.00 (£21.00 conc)
Groups 10+ £16.00 each

A Viennese Strauss Christmas Gala, A Vintage Champagne of Sparkling Strauss Waltzes, Christmas Music and songs from Vienna. The Orchestra return with another fun night for all the family and a great way to start the festive season.

The British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Conductor Anthony Kraus
Leader Emily Chaplais

Soloists
Alison Roddy - Soprano
Andrew Forbes Lane - Tenor
Jeremy Peaker - Baritone

Written and Presented by Malcolm Mckee (from BBC Radio 4's The Archers)

The ever Popular British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (Last Night at the Proms) bring this populara flavour of Christmas in Vienna back toWeston to get the festive season off to a flying start.

A Festive evening of music from the great Viennese composer Strauss, with Waltzes, Songs and tunes that will live forever. The Blue Danube, Thunder and Lightning Polka, Tritsch Tratsch Polka, and many many more to waltz the night away.

All spiced up with music and songs from the great viennese composers Lehar, Kalman, Romberg, Stolz including numbers from The White Horse Inn, The New Moon, Die Fledermaus, The merry Widow, The Gypsy baron and many more...

And of course CHRISTMAS with a Burst of traditional Christmas Music too including The Christmas Festival Overture, and lots more to sing along to for the whole Audience.

Enjoy a fantastic program of Viennese delights in this truly wonderful concert. The orchestra will play Strauss favourites, along with music from Kalman, Lehar, Romberg, Stolz, Ziehrer and many more. Get in the spirit for the festive season and sing-along to some traditional carols. It’s a concert for all the family to enjoy, don’t miss it.

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th January 2020 7:15pm
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th January 2020 2:00pm

Tickets £12.25 (£7.50 conc)
Groups 50+ £7.00

What’s this? It’s your ticket to the grandest party of them all - Prince Charming’s Royal Ball at the Palace! Why, everyone in the Kingdom is invited, even those horrible (but hilarious) Ugly Sisters! But the Prince only has eyes for one mysterious girl... who will the slipper fit? As the oldest Panto Society in the country, and 6 time nominees of the 'Best Pantomime' award, the Chrysanth’s Cinderella is full of local talent, comedy, dancing and fabulous costumes. You'll also be supporting a range of local charities! Quick, the clock is striking 12, so don’t miss your chance to get your tickets... before you turn into a pumpkin!

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Wednesday 22nd to Sunday 26th January, 2020 at 7.30pm (arrive 7.00pm)
Sat 25th and Sun 26th Jan, 2020 at 1.30pm (arrive 1.00pm)
All Tickets £46.75 includes a 3-course meal

Menu to be announced
Please advise any dietary requirements at time of booking

Interactive Theatre's globetrotting show is truly quite legendary, selling out at venues like Edinburgh Fringe, Raffles Singapore and Sydney Opera House. It returns to the Floral Pavilion in 2020, but be warned: it'll sell out here too, so early booking is essential!

When the audience become diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant and are served by Basil, Sybil and Manuel, pretty much anything can happen – especially with two-thirds of the show improvised.

The fun starts as guests wait to be seated, then hurtles along in a tour de force of gags, shambolic service and a ‘70s-style 3-course meal. Expect the unexpected in this ‘two-hour eat, drink and laugh sensation!’ (Daily Telegraph).

Born in 1997, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is a fully immersive, highly improvised and site-specific piece of comedy theatre that continues to be acclaimed around the world by audiences and critics alike. It opened a residency in London’s West End in 2012 and continues there still, ranking consistently high in TripAdvisor’s top London theatre listings.Ten teams of cast now tour the world virtually non-stop.

‘5* rollercoaster entertainment’ Broadway Baby, Edinburgh Fringe 2015
‘Nothing faulty about this evening of superb food and comedy’ Limelight Magazine, Sydney Opera House 2016
‘Stellar’ Glam Adelaide, Adelaide Fringe 2016



All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Friday 24th January 2020, 7:30pm
Tickets £30.75 (£28.75 conc)

The Magic of Motown
Celebrating the sound of a generation

Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town! Seen by over a million people, it's no surprise that the show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history, even performing for Her Majesty the Queen, as special guests at the Royal Variety Performance.

Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience.

Celebrate the sound of a generation as the timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and more, are sensationally recreated for you by an exceptionally talented cast and band.

This breath-taking concert spectacular takes you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Ain’t No Mountain, Signed Sealed Delivered, Grapevine, Get Ready, Dancing In The Streets, My Girl, Blame It On The Boogie, Uptight, Endless Love, My Cherie Amor, All Night Long, Heatwave and many, many more.

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Friday 31st January and Saturday 1st February 2020, 7:30pm
MATINEE Saturday 1st February 2020, 2:30pm
Tickets £16.75 (£14.75 conc)

Not Suitable for Children - Adults 18+ Only

Hot on the heels of the hit summer show, the quintessential Desperate Scousewives are back with Desperate Scousewives 2- "PULLIN A CHRISTMAS CRACKER", a festive comedy full of abrasive Liverpool wit written by and starring Lynne Fitzgerald.

A laugh along festive comedy that tells the tale of Susan (Lynne Fitzgerald), Vanessa (Charlie Griffiths), Lily (Lynn Francis), Trisha (Sophie Fraser) and new resident male body beautiful Jay and their hilarious festive capers...

It’s Christmas Eve and the girls are spent up and ready to celebrate. that is until Susan and Nessa discover escaped con and Vanessa’s new husband Jay hiding out in a derelict house, masquerading as Susan’s cousin, the duo get him past the twitching net curtains as Jay intends to be around for the birth of Vanessa baby, is Jay really the father, with Vanessa’s track record it's s anyone’s guess!

Meanwhile, relative newcomer to the street Trisha is determined that nobody is going to spoil Christmas for her and her brood this year as she celebrates her first Christmas away from her abusive ex, Lily is on hand to make it a Christmas to remember... but will it be one they would all rather forget?

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Sunday 2nd February 2020, 7:30pm
Tickets £22.00 (£20.00 conc)
Groups 10+ £16.50 each

Performed by a multi-award winning band who have headlined the ‘International Guitar Festival’ on several occasions, this is a Queen show like no other.

From numerous Queen Conventions to TV appearances, GA GA have consistently proved why they are so highly rated by critics and audiences alike. There are no wigs, no make-up and definitely no false moustaches but instead a host of massive Queen songs played like they were meant to be.

"Stunning" – Official Queen Fan Club
"Superb" – Brian May

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Thursday 6th February 2020, 7:30pm
All Tickets £19.25

May contain some adult language and content
Recommended for Age 16+
No-one under 14 will be admitted

Superb world-class stand-up from the Irishman from Australia acclaimed worldwide as one of live comedy’s true masters as Jimeoin brings his brilliantly observed, ever-evolving and hilarious comedy to The Floral for one night only as part of his latest smash-hit tour.

Jimeoin is internationally acclaimed and his shows sell out across the UK, Europe, USA and of course Australia. Hailed as a genuine “fair dinkum” stand-up alumni, don't miss your chance to see this awardwinning star of TV shows including ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Conan’, ‘Royal Variety Performance', ‘CH4’s O2 Gala’ and ‘Sunday Night at the Palladium’ – Live!



‘Wickedly funny...The comedy greats make it seem effortless and Jimeoin, Melbourne's adopted son from Northern Ireland, doesn't disappoint... A quirky, whimsical and sometimes mischievous view of the world… it is in this ability to impart the ridiculousness of a situation that Jimeoin’s genius lies... Exhilarating’ ★★★★½ (The Age, Australia)

‘Didn't leave a dry eye in the house- revealing a comedian at the top of his game’ ★★★★★ (Manchester Evening News)

‘As sharp as they come… this is comedy of the highest order... Inspired! (London Evening Standard)

‘Jimeoin is a true comedy legend… still at the top of his game.’ ★★★★½ (Adelaide Advertiser)

‘A comic dynamo… exemplary stand-up comedy.’ ★★★★★ (The Herald)

‘Jimeoin recalls the familiar at a fantastically silly level, boiling his audience down to a tear-filled, gibbering mess.’ (Scotland on Sunday)

‘A comic masterpiece’ ★★★★ (Mail on Sunday)

‘Hilarious... If laughter is the best medicine, Jimeoin is a course of steroids... Don’t you miss it!’ (Edinburgh Evening News)

www.jimeoin.com
Twitter @Jimeoin
YouTube: JimeoinOfficial
Facebook: Jimeoin

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Friday 7th February 2020, 7:30pm
All Tickets £21.75

The supreme artist of the flamenco guitar, guitarist/composer Juan Martín plays and introduces his compositions within the forms of the great tradition. His exquisite style is enhanced through minimal amplification to capture his very pure sound; just Juan and his sublime guitar to lift and transport you on a musical journey to through classic Spain with melodic beauty and rhythmic passion as he plays pieces from his latest Solo album.



Voted into the top 3 flamenco guitarists in the world by Guitar Player USA, Juan has toured the world playing concerts from Shanghai to New York. Critics have compared his compositional talent to that of Albéniz, Turina and Tarrega. His books for learning the guitar are now translated into many languages, his original book being referred to as The Bible of flamenco guitar.

'A giant of the flamenco tradition' The Times
'Ambassador of the flamenco guitar' El Mundo
'The Chopin of the flamenco guitar' Berner Nachrichten, Switzerland

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Friday 7th February 2020, 7:30pm
All Tickets £25.25

On the 45th anniversary of their legendary Eurovision win, come and join us to celebrate the music of one of the biggest selling and most iconic bands of all time.



ARRIVAL’s multi award-winning show is returning for 2019 following sell out shows in over 20 different countries worldwide, bringing the magic of ABBA to stages across the UK.

The high-energy production features ABBA’s best loved hits including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Super Trouper’, ‘Voulez Vous’, and of course ‘Waterloo’, plus many more!

With a winning formula of fantastic harmonies, authentic costumes and first-class vocals and musicians, ARRIVAL brings to life the extraordinary song-writing talents of Benny and Bjorn, recreating the true feel and thrill of a live ABBA show.

“Simply the best ABBA show” The Stage

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Saturday 8th February 2020, 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Tickets £15.00 (£13.00 conc)

Join the Wirral School of Dance as we follow the story of a young girl who eventually finds out that she is the lost Princess and reunites with her Family.

During the second half our talented students will perform all things American in ‘Stars and Stripes’.

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Sunday 9th February 2020, 2:30pm
All Tickets £13.75
Family of 4 £47.00

The 45th Anniversary Production!
Written by Steven Lee

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don’t know why she swallowed a fly...
But The People’s Theatre Company do!

And now you can too as they use an amazing blend of live action, puppetry and animation to bring one of the world’s best loved nursery rhymes to life just in time to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pam Adams' best selling book!

From the creators of Don't Dribble On The Dragon, this magical show has been written especially for grown ups to enjoy with their children, so come and relive the delights of this most charming of tales complete with a feast of sing along songs, colourful animal characters and heart warming family fun.

It’s the perfect treat for anyone aged 2 to 102!

The songs in the show including If You're Happy and You know It, Incy Wincy Spider and many more are available to sing along to on The People's Theatre Company's website at www.ptc.org.uk so why not have a listen and join in when you visit the theatre!

★★★★★ A great introduction to the theatre with just the right balance of sitting listening and taking part – Bristol Guide
★★★★★ Thoroughly entertaining and brilliant fun - Patricia Goodwin, What's on Stage
★★★★★ A lovely take on the nursery rhyme with lots of interaction. A truly magical 60 minutes - Andrea Murphy

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Monday 10th February 2020, 7:30pm
All Tickets £24.00
Groups 10+ £20.00 each

Frankie Dettori, MBE, has been Champion Jockey on three occasions and has ridden the winners of more than 500 Group races. His most celebrated achievement was riding all seven winners on British Champions' Day at Ascot in 1996. He is the son of the Sardinian jockey Gianfranco Dettori, who was a prolific winner in Italy and has been described by Lester Piggott as the best jockey currently riding.

The show will feature an interview by Peter Burrell with the 48-year-old Italian jockey followed by an audience Q&A session in the second half. If you want to put questions to a jockey who is a both a celebrity and a true legend then book your tickets now.

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Tuesday 11th February 2020, 4:00pm and 7:30pm
All Tickets £31.75

Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Nicole Barber-Lane (Hollyoaks), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty), and Nicki French (Eurovision), it’s our brand-new show, Cruising Through Menopause. In the hysterical sequel to our smash-hit Menopause The Musical®, we fast forward five years to catch up with the same four characters for tales of their lives, loves and losses as they set off on the high seas.

Hot flushes, mood swings, memory lapses, weight gain - these are a few of our favourite menopausal things! Cruising Through Menopause is a hilarious, heartfelt, reassuring and unflinching look at the joys of menopause and friendship. When your life is a bumpy ride full of twists and turns, it’s hard to find true friends. But step on board and we’ll take you on a trip of self-discovery, love and friendship all backed by a soundtrack of brand-new toe-tapping parodied hits!For these four ladies the menopause was not the beginning of the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers, and friendships never fail.

So, all aboard and we’ll have you laughing, singing and maybe even dancing on-stage, as you join us for Menopause The Musical 2 - Cruising Through Menopause.

Join us on Facebook at “Menopause The Musical UK Tour”

The show is sponsored by iMEDicare as www.mypelvichealth.co.uk

Age advisory 16+All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Wednesday 12th February 2020
All Seats £31.00

Not Suitable for under 16's

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.

jimmycarr.com | @jimmycarr | IG: jimmycarr

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Thursday 13th February 2020, 7:30pm
All Tickets £31.75

One of the UK’s most exciting live performers, his energetic showmanship is proving irresistible for fans, even scoring him a prestigious slot performing for Pope Francis in Croke Park in Dublin, as well as shows in Ireland as the 3Arena Dublin and SSE Arena Belfast. This year, he marked St Patricks day with his very own show on BBC Radio Ulster, joined by fellow Country stars Catherine McGrath and Chloe Agnew.

With tracks such as ‘Wagon Wheel’ and ‘I Wanna Dance’ receiving hit status, he is one of Ireland’s biggest artists, and with an incredible 7 top 10 albums under his belt, he is well on his way to becoming a household name. Most recently, the 2018 ‘Born for the Road’ shot straight into the top 5 at number 3.

Growing up in a house where Country and Western music filled the air, Nathan was exposed to classic songs of Johnny Cash, Don Williams and Dolly Parton. From the tender age of 4 years old, not only learning to play guitar, piano and accordion, which plays a vital part in his live show, Nathan quickly became head chorister in the Liverpool Boys choir where he toured the world and even performed in front of the Pope in Rome.

Nathan will be supported by Claudia Buckley

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Saturday 15th February 2020, 7:30pm
Tickets £23.00 (£21.00 conc)
Groups 10+ £17.50 each

A Feast of Gilbert and Sullivan
With former singers of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company

Starring

Victoria Joyce - Soprano
Louise Crane - Mezzo
David Menezes - Tenor
Jeremy Peaker - Baritone
Richard Woodall - Bass

accompanied by

The British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (33 Players)
Conductor Anthony Kraus

Another rare chance to see a fun selection of favourites from all of the Gilbert and Sullivan Operas performed by ex singers from the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company accompanied by a full orchestra presented with short scenes of dialogue and with stories of times spent in the D'Oyly Carte.

Selections include numbers from The Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, The Gondoliers, Iolanthe, Utopia ltd, the Grand Duke, Trial By Jury, Patience, Princess Ida, Ruddigore, The Sorceror, and The Yeoman of the Guard.

A fun evening for all the family and you may just have to be in great voice yourself to join in in a couple of numbers too.

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Sunday 16th February 2020, 2:00pm and 5:00pm
Tickets £15.75 (£13.75 conc)
Family of 4 £52.00

When Kai is abducted to an enchanted frozen palace, his best friend Gerda sets out to rescue him… but will she reach the Snow Queen before it’s too late?

Anton Benson Productions are proud to present a magical new adaptation of the timeless Hans Christian Andersen story that inspired Frozen. With star casting to be announced, the story is brought to life by an ensemble of actor-musicians, illusion and puppetry.

A magical theatre experience for all the family, suitable for ages 5+

Directed by Kirstie Davis
Adaptation Written by Robert Marsden
Music and Lyrics by Rebecca Applin
Designed by Lara Booth

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Saturday 22nd February 2020, 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Sunday 23rd February 2020, 10:00am & 1:00pm
All Tickets: £12.50
Family of 4 ticket: £43.00
Schools Offer Available - Please Call

Join your favourite Mr. Men and Little Miss characters as they leap off the page and onto the stage in this beautifully crafted and hilarious live stage show!

For almost 50 years, Mr. Men and Little Misses have brought joy to millions of children all over the world through self-expression, colour, simplicity and humour. Featuring Mr. Bump, Little Miss Splendid, Mr. Tickle, Little Miss Inventor and many more, Happyland bursts to life in a series of colourful and timeless stories told through puppetry and music.

Cast includes Richard Lounds, Ashton Owen, Emily Vinnicombe and Em Watkins who between them will play 16 of your favourite Mr. Men and Little Miss characters. Puppet designer, Paul Jomain, has worked extensively in puppet making for both television, film and theatre on multiple projects including The Hoobs, The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, The Muppets, Avenue Q, Peppa Pig and many more.

Paul says "Making the Mr Men and Little Miss puppets was really special for me. I remember the Mr. Men from my childhood and it was lovely to have the opportunity to create them for this show. If you ask me for a favourite it would have to be Mr. Funny."

A firm family favourite since the books were first published in 1971 Mr. Men & Little Miss On Stage is written by James Corrigan, designed by Susannah Henry with directed by Christa Harris with Puppet direction from Nigel Plaskitt.

A perfect show for the whole family, book now!

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Friday 28th February 2020, 7:30pm
All Tickets £19.75
Ages 14+

As seen on PETER KAY’S PHOENIX NIGHTS...

The world- renowned clairvoyant, medium and psychic is back!

Join paranormal sensation Clinton Baptiste as he takes you on a hilarious yet touching journey through his life, out the other side and beyond the Celestial Curtains.

Clinton Baptiste is the hapless clairvoyant, medium and psychic from Peter Kay’s smash hit Channel 4 tv show PETER KAY’S PHOENIX NIGHTS. Now, some eighteen years after the show aired, he returns to conjure up his extraordinary powers for a new generation.

Clinton will give readings to the audience, offering advice from beyond the grave. He will predict your future, tell you about your past and all manner of spooky stuff an’ that.

But more, he takes you through his demise, his comeback and finally…finally on this special night, he will attempt to pass over to The Other Side and return (before the venue want you all out)... with THE ANSWER!

Starring ALEX LOWE, Clinton Baptiste is the copyright of Goodnight Vienna Productions.

‘Hundreds of years ago when man walked the planet he had no real means of communication. In time man developed a phenomena which has never been fully understood by the psychic community. This phenomena is…Clinton Baptiste’ - Peter Kay (That Phenomena)

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.