AUTUMN / WINTER 2018-19
Stockport’s Super Cinema and Variety Theatre
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On October 7th 1932 a vision was born in Stockport as the doors opened on a sumptuous Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre that would shine as the regional home for the very best in Big Screen and Live Stage Entertainment, Events and Fine Dining here in the very heart of Stockport and over 85 year later we raise the curtain on yet another season featuring the very best in every style of event for you, your family and friends to enjoy. From cinematic presentations of the greatest silver screen offerings of classic, modern and satellite broadcasts through to a sensational mix of the very best in live entertainment in our main auditorium and the intimate Green Room performance lounge, I believe we definitely have something for everybody in this brochure that you are holding today. As well as being your perfect entertainment venue, the Plaza Café retains its title as ‘The Talk of The North’ with a wonderful menu prepared for you from 10am until 4pm on Mondays to Saturdays offering you the chance to enjoy a delightful indulgence in the very best of art deco surroundings. The Plaza has hosted beautiful weddings, receptions, private events and conferences throughout her years serving her community therefore please do not hesitate to get in touch with me if I can make your special event even more special! From our Festive Family Pantomime SLEEPING BEAUTY starring TED ROBBINS & CLAIRE KING which runs from Friday 30th November 2018 to Sunday 6th January 2019, through our live stage and big screen presentations to our Easter Panto ‘Beauty And The Beast’ there is most definitely something for everyone to enjoy this season…oh yes there is!
Patrons of The Plaza: Leslie Phillips CBE & The Right Honourable, The Baroness Bakewell DBE.
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RSC ENCORE SCREENING: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Friday 21 st September at 7.00pm
Down on his luck in the suburbs, John Falstaff plans to hustle TICKETS his way to a comfortable retirement by seducing the wives of £15.00 two wealthy men. CONCESSIONS Unknown to him, it’s the women of Windsor who really pull the £13.00 strings, orchestrating Falstaff’s comeuppance amidst a theatrical smorgasbord of petty rivalries, jealousies and over-inflated egos.
For a fat Englishman, a Welshman and a Frenchman, the only way is Windsor…
FILM: ON CHESIL BEACH Saturday 22 nd September at 2.30pm
Adapted by Ian McEwan from his bestselling novel, the drama TICKETS centres on a young couple of drastically different backgrounds £7.50 in the summer of 1962. Following the pair through their idyllic CONCESSIONS courtship, the film explores sex and the societal pressure that £6.50 can accompany physical intimacy, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night. The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle, FILM CLUB Anne-Marie Duff, Adrian Scarborough, Emily Watson, and MEMBERS £5.50 Samuel West.
BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 3 September 2018
FILM: SUNSET BOULEVARD FEATURING AN INTRODUCTION BY SHAWN ANTHONY Saturday 22 nd September at 7.30pm
1950's Hollywood; screenplay writer Joe Gillis is unable to sell his TICKETS work to the studios, and is thinking of returning to his hometown £7.50 to work in an office. While trying to escape from his creditors, he CONCESSIONS has a flat tire and parks his car in a decadent mansion in Sunset £6.50 Boulevard. There, he meets the owner and former silent-movie star Norma Desmond, who lives with her butler and driver Max. FILM CLUB MEMBERS Norma is demented, believing she will return to the cinema £5.50 industry, and proposes Joe move to the mansion to help her write a screenplay for her comeback. When Joe falls in love with the young aspirant writer Betty Schaefer, Norma becomes jealous and completely insane and her madness leads to a tragic end.
WES ANDERSON MARATHON Sunday 23 rd September from 12.30pm
Since his debut, Wes Anderson has risen to become one of the TICKETS most prominent auteurs in American Cinema. Throughout the £7.00 years he has gained legions of fans for his iconic visual style, CONCESSIONS carefully curated soundtracks and his twee narratives of love, £6.00 family and unlikely friendships. There has been much discussion of his aesthetic, and many have tried (and failed) to FILM CLUB replicate it; but there’s no doubt that Andersons style is one of MEMBERS £5.00 the most recognisable in modern cinema.
RAD Screenings invite you to The Plaza for a selection of their DAY PASS favourite Wes Anderson films ranging from fan favourites to £20.00 unsung back catalogue masterpieces. Featuring Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Darjeeling Limited and The Life Aquatic.
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TALON - THE BEST OF THE EAGLES Thursday 27 th September at 7.30pm
Over the last two decades Talon have risen from humble TICKETS beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre £23.00 touring shows in the UK and the ‘Greatest Hits Tour 2018’ will CONCESSIONS once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including £22.00 Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more.
This world class seven-piece band are a phenomenon and have truly transcended the tag of ‘tribute’. They have become a brand name in their own right who are not only revered by their peers, respected by the music industry but dearly loved by their massive and expanding fan base.
OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL Friday 28 th September at 7.30pm
Calling all ocean lovers! The annual Ocean Film Festival is TICKETS sweeping towards Stockport with a brand new selection of the £13.50 world’s most amazing ocean films, from both above and below CONCESSIONS the surface. £11.50 Brought to you by the team behind the Banff Film Festival UK GROUP RATES Tour, this collection of short films celebrates divers, paddlers, AVAILABLE surfers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray. Be wowed at the mind blowing marine life; exhilarated by the power of the waves, and inspired by the characters who dedicate their lives to answering the call of the ocean.
BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 5 October 2018
GRIMMFEST PREVIEW NIGHT: CREEPED OUT Monday 1 st October at 6.30pm
Manchester’s annual festival of horror and fantastic film, TICKETS £5.00 Grimmfest, is back! And for this special family-friendly preview event, they’re showcasing the CBBC horror anthology TV show UNDER 12S FREE WITH Creeped Out. A series of self-contained tales, all linked by the A PAYING character of “The Curious”, a mysterious story collector, who ADULT bookends each episode.
Grimmfest is delighted to welcome showrunners Bede Blake and Robert Butler, who will present 2 of their favourite episodes from Season One, and, if we’re lucky, share an insight into what’s in store for the new series. All ages welcome!
More information and tickets available from grimmfest.com
FILM: GRIMMFEST PREVIEW NIGHT: SPLINTERED (& SHORT FILMS) Monday 1 st October at 8.00pm
Sophie leads her four friends on a camping trip to Wales in search TICKETS of a legendary beast said to be preying on local livestock. What £8.00 she finds will force her to confront all of her demons head-on... CONCESSIONS In celebration of their 10th anniversary, Grimmfest present a £6.50 special screening of the now fully remastered and recut Splintered, the very first feature directed and produced by festival directors Simeon Halligan and Rachel Richardson-Jones.
In continuation of the evening’s Northern theme, Splintered will screen with 3 locally made short films: God’s Kingdom, Ends Meat and Once Bitten…
More information and tickets available from grimmfest.com
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ONE VOICE Wednesday 3 rd October at 7.30pm
Immerse yourself in a brand new nonstop hit fuelled production TICKETS touring the UK throughout 2018. From the producers of A Night £18.00 of Dirty Dancing & Rock For Heroes. CONCESSIONS One Voice celebrates the beautiful voices & powerhouse songs £16.00 from iconic woman in music. Performed by a divine cast of 6 strong women, who have performed in London’s West End, UK & European Tours. Backed by an incredible live band, as they perform hits from legends such as Tina Turner, Carol King, Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston & many more. With slick choreography, stunning vocal arrangements & dazzling costumes, it’s a night you won’t forget.
ROCK FOR HEROES Thursday 4 th October at 7.30pm
Immerse yourself in the incredible new live music experience TICKETS with Rock For Heroes. Bringing the perfect combination of your £18.00 favourite Rock & Pop artist across the eras, in celebration of an CONCESSIONS incredible cause Help for Heroes. £16.00 We will be collecting for this amazing cause, after every show. Performed by a full live rock band and superb singers, It’s the must see show of the year. With music from artists such as Dire Straits, Status Quo, Queen, David Bowie, Bryan Adams & so many more.
Book your tickets today & be part of Rock For Heroes.
BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 7 October 2018
THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS Friday 5 th October at 7.30pm
The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining folk now for over TICKETS 42 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour £15.00 and audience participation. CONCESSIONS In their time together, the group – comprising Tony Berry, Steve £14.00 Millington, David Littler and Jim Berry – have performed thousands of concerts, recorded over 30 albums, and starred in several of their own highly successful BBC radio and TV series.
The Houghton Weavers guarantee a wonderful evening of entertainment which is suitable for all the family. Their experience – together with their style and professionalism – ensures that, as their motto says, they always 'Keep Folk Smiling'.
FILM: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Saturday 6 th October at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
A lavish, luxurious train journey through Europe turns deadly in TICKETS ‘Murder On The Orient Express’, forcing legendary detective £7.50 Hercule Poirot to solve the case and find out whodunit. CONCESSIONS The motive is mysterious, and practically everyone on the train is £6.50 a suspect. It’s a fiendishly difficult puzzle to solve, and Poirot’s in FILM CLUB a race against time to catch the killer before they can make their MEMBERS escape. £5.50
Agatha Christie’s classic novel comes to life with an all-star cast including Judi Dench, Josh Gad, Daisy Ridley and Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot himself.
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EVERYTHING STOPS FOR OKTOBER TEA Sunday 7 th October at 4.00pm
Prost!... Get ready for a thigh slapping afternoon tea that may be TICKETS serving the nations favourite beverage instead of Steins of Ale £15.00 but will be a magnificent celebration of the month of October with das Plazarettes, our famous waitress team, with their latest fundraising event for the glorious Plaza.
With entertainment, a scrummy Afternoon Tea and a fabulous singalong... das ist gut!
BIGGER THAN LIFE PRESENTS: FILM: THE AGE OF INNOCENCE (35MM) Sunday 7 th October at 7.00pm
Twenty years after redefining the gritty, urban crime drama with TICKETS Mean Streets, Martin Scorsese returned to New York City with his £7.50 1993 adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel, The Age Of Innocence. CONCESSIONS Set in the milieu of late 19th century high society, the film £6.50 combines an all-star cast (Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, FILM CLUB Winona Ryder), breathtaking period design and Scorsese at his MEMBERS audacious best, for a sumptuous experience that still dazzles. £5.50
In a 25th anniversary event, Bigger Than Life presents a one-off, 35mm screening, introduced by University of Liverpool’s Professor Janet Beer, who has published widely on the fiction, travel and life writings of Edith Wharton.
BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 9 October 2018
FILM: REDCON-1 Monday 8 th October at 7.30pm
After a zombie apocalypse spreads from a London prison, the TICKETS UK is brought to its knees. The spread of the virus is temporarily £7.50 contained but, without a cure, it’s only a matter of time before it CONCESSIONS breaks its boundaries. £6.50 Bursting with action, violence and a huge cast of zombies, FILM CLUB Redcon-1 is a thrill-ride of a film that will leave you breathless MEMBERS with its take-no-prisoners approach. £5.50
The production of Redcon-1 saw filming take place all across the UK in 12 different cities, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Lancaster, Preston, London, Stafford and Rugby, amongst others.
ALBERT LEE Tuesday 9 th October at 7.30pm
Albert Lee one of the worlds finest guitarists, an accomplished TICKETS piano player with soulful voice can also ‘tear it up’. Loved by £23.00 musicians and fans alike, toured and recorded with The Everly CONCESSIONS Brothers, Emmylou Harris and Bill Wymans’ Rhythm Kings. £21.00 In 2002 Albert appeared at the ‘Concert for George’, 3 times at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Fest, 2014 at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame USA ‘Tribute to The Everly Brothers’ duetted with Emmylou Harris & more, In 2017 in Nashville with Emmylou, Ricky Skaggs & other hotband members. Here with his great UK band (as featured on a recent Old Grey whistle test).
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Russian National Ballet Presents SWAN LAKE Wednesday 10 th October at 7.30pm
After the sold-out performances of Nutcracker last year, Russian TICKETS National Ballet is back to the UK with the most famous Ballet of £24.50 all time. Swan Lake is one of Tchaikovsky's best works featuring CONCESSIONS some of ballet’s most memorable music and breath-taking dance. £22.00 Swan Lake is a tale of two young women, Odette and Odile, who CHILDREN resemble each other so closely one can easily be mistaken for the £18.00 other. It is the compelling legend of a tragic romance in which a princess is turned into a swan by an evil curse. KINDLY NOTE THIS EVENT Swan Lake is full of mystery and romance and has captured the WILL BE PERFORMED imagination of timeless generations over the years, and TO PLAY- continues to attract worldwide audiences, young and old. BACK MUSIC
A wonderful evening out from which you will cherish memories for a long time.
BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 11 October 2018
DEK & ECK'S VINTAGE ROCK 'N' ROLL PARTY Friday 12 th October at 7.30pm
Dek (Derek Quinn) and Eck (Eric Haydock) with their friends TICKETS Wayne Fontana, Alan Warner, Terry Rice-Milton (ex Cupid’s £20.00 Inspiration), John ‘Beaky’ Dymond (Dave Dee,Dozy, Beaky, CONCESSIONS Mick and Tich), Gidea Park, Adam Whitmee, The Littlewood £18.00 Girls, from the 50’s Vince Eager and Peter Donegan (son of Lonnie). Your compere is Stockport’s own Pete Maclaine.
They will be playing some of their hits from the 60’s then in the second half will be joined by Venn Tracey, The Dollies, Alan Morris, Norman Beaker and Britain’s wild man of rock and roll Wee Willie Harris to pay tribute to the stars from the 50’s.
STOCKPORT OPERATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS: ME AND MY GIRL Tuesday 16 th to Saturday 20 th October at 7.15pm (Saturday Matinee 2.15pm)
After their successful production of "Oklahoma! in 2017 TICKETS FROM Stockport Operatic Society are pleased to present the wonderful £15.00 comedy musical "Me and My Girl" live on stage at the Plaza. With music by Noel Gay and book revisions by Stephen Fry this CHILDREN amateur production is presented by special arrangement with £12.00 ALL PERFORMANCES Samuel French Ltd.
You will love the songs like The Lambeth Walk, Once You Lose Your Heart, Love Makes the World Go Around, The Sun Has Got His Hat On - as well as Leaning on a Lamp Post and the title song Me and My Girl.
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THE WELLSPRING PRESENTS: THE SHINING STARS OF STOCKPORT Sunday 21 st October at 4.00pm
The Wellspring (Stockport) Ltd presents “The Shining Stars of TICKETS Stockport”. Hosted by Gordon Burns. £12.00
A variety concert of musicians, dancers and singers. CONCESSIONS £10.00
PART OF THE MANCHESTER SCIENCE FESTIVAL: FILM: THE PRESTIGE Tuesday 23 rd October at 7.30pm
Abracadabra, it’s time for magic tricks, mysteries and more TICKETS inspiring ideas than you can shake a wand at with this £8.50 Manchester Science Festival screening.
Director Christopher Nolan conjures up the story of two magicians, whose intense rivalry leads them on a lifelong battle for supernatural supremacy. Plus before the screening, we PLEASE NOTE reveal how Victorian era magic was a scientific masterpiece and THIS EVENT IS find out more about Nikola Tesla’s electrifying ideas. RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 16+ Note: Tickets for this event must be booked online at: www.manchestersciencefestival.com
BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 13 October 2018
NT ENCORE SCREENING: KING LEAR th Wednesday 24 October at 7.00pm AS LIVE
Broadcast from London’s West End, see Ian McKellen’s TICKETS ‘extraordinarily moving portrayal’ (Independent) of King Lear £15.00 in cinemas. Jonathan Munby directs this ‘nuanced and CONCESSIONS powerful’ (The Times) contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s £13.00 tender, violent, moving and shocking play.
Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends. ©ANDY HOLLINGWORTH ARCHIVE HOLLINGWORTH ©ANDY
ROY CHUBBY BROWN (ADULTS ONLY) Thursday 25 th October at 7.30pm
Roy Chubby Brown is back and he’s as naughty as ever. His TICKETS choice of language and his politically incorrect jokes are all £24.00 delivered with a cheeky grin and perfect comedy timing.
His trademark flying helmet and goggles, coupled with his coat of many patches, make him instantly recognisable as the man WARNING who put the “F” in Alice, with his popular version of “that” song. ADULTS ONLY IF EASILY Chubby Brown is a master of his craft and guarantees a regular OFFENDED supply of new jokes every time you see him. So if you’re not PLEASE STAY AWAY! easily offended and want a good old fashioned laugh, book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
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DAVID GEST'S SOUL LEGENDS LEGACY TOUR HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MAY 11TH 2019 - PLEASE SEE P56
FILM: MARY SHELLEY Friday 26 th October at 11.00am & 7.30pm
The tempestuous romance that inspired one of Gothic TICKETS literature’s most influential works is brought to life in Mary £7.50 Shelley, a luscious and moving period drama starring Elle CONCESSIONS Fanning as the radical young writer. £6.50 With an ensemble cast including Douglas Booth, Bel Powley and FILM CLUB Maisie Williams, this exquisite biopic balances sumptuous MEMBERS period detail with a timely feminist message. It’s a vivid tribute £5.50 to Shelley’s passion, courage and craft – and a reminder of her enduring relevance today.
SILVER SCREEN CONCESSIONS FOR 11AM SCREENING: £5.50
THAT'LL BE THE DAY Sunday 28 th October at 7.00pm
Back by ever-growing popular demand, get ready to party as the TICKETS UK’s favourite Rock & Roll variety production returns with £26.00 another BRAND NEW SHOW!
Featuring incredible live music performances, this hugely entertaining Rock & Roll spectacular blends classic gold hits from the 50s, 60s & 70s, with bags of hilarious comedy!
Celebrating an entire era of timeless nostalgia, the production is well known for its ability to make audiences return time and time again for a new experience. Now in its 33rd year of consecutive national touring, That’ll Be The Day is living proof that Rock & Roll will never die!
BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 15 October 2018
BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR Monday 29 th October at 11.00am
Join us for our popular Behind the Scenes Tours for yourself, TICKETS your friends or your group to enjoy a tour of Stockport’s £7.00 magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre.
Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear and the modern day have appeared in person or on the silver screen here at Stockport’s 1932 Super Cinema and Variety Theatre since its doors first opened. Here’s your chance to have a guided tour behind the scenes in this building of international significance.
Buy your tickets in advance, or simply turn up on the day.
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ON SCREEN: FUNNY GIRL THE MUSICAL Monday 29 th October at 7.00pm
Following its record-breaking, sell-out run in London’s West TICKETS End and national tour, the critically-acclaimed musical Funny £15.00 Girl comes to The Plaza as an Encore Cinema Screening, CONCESSIONS featuring Sheridan Smith in “an unforgettable star turn” (The £13.00 Times). Funny Girl is semi-biographical, based on the life and career of Broadway star, film actress and comedienne Fanny Brice (a role made famous by Barbara Streisand on Broadway and in the 1968 film adaptation), and her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein.
Hilarious, glorious, and ‘exhilarating’ (The Independent), don’t miss this sensational production from the comfort of your local cinema seat.
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THE STYLISTICS: THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Tuesday 30 th October at 7.30pm
The Stylistics are known instantly for their many recognisable TICKETS hits such as the Grammy nominated ‘You Make Me Feel Brand £32.50 New’ plus numerous classics including ‘Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love), ‘Let’s Put it All together’, ‘Stop Look Listen’, ‘You are Everything’, ‘Betcha by Golly Wow’, ‘Sing Baby Sing’ and more.
The Stylistics remain the real deal, fabulously entertaining and musically breathtaking, plying audiences with the hits that made them a household name.
Don’t’ miss this very special 50th Anniversary show!
HALLOWEEN FILM: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Wednesday 31 st October at 7.30pm
A young neurosurgeon (Gene Wilder) inherits the castle of his TICKETS grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the £7.50 castle he finds a funny hunchback called Igor, a pretty lab CONCESSIONS assistant named Inga and the old housekeeper, frau Blucher £6.50 -iiiiihhh!-. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather is only rubbish, but when he discovers the book FILM CLUB where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, MEMBERS £5.50 he suddenly changes his mind...
BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 17 November 2018
NT LIVE SCREENING: ALLELUJAH! Thursday 1st November at 7.00pm
Alan Bennett’s sharp and hilarious new play is ‘just what the TICKETS doctor ordered’ (Daily Telegraph). Filmed live at London’s £15.00 Bridge Theatre during its limited run, don’t miss this ‘rousing CONCESSIONS chorus line for the NHS’ (Observer) in your local cinema. £13.00 The Beth, an old fashioned cradle-to-grave hospital serving a town on the edge of the Pennines, is threatened with closure as part of an efficiency drive. A documentary crew, eager to capture its fight for survival, follows the daily struggle to find beds on the Dusty Springfield Geriatric Ward, and the triumphs of the old people’s choir.
Alan Bennett’s celebrated plays include The History Boys, The Lady in the Van and The Madness of George III, all of which were also seen on film. Allelujah! is his tenth collaboration with award-winning director Nicholas Hytner.
‘Leaves you bobbing on a wave of happiness’ - The Independent
THE GREEN ROOM AT THE PLAZA: CARRY ON CASUALTY MURDER MYSTERY Thursday 1st November at 7.30pm
Join us for an evening of murder, mystery and mayhem! TICKETS Performed over a three course dinner our suspects give you £36.50 clues, comedy and of course, a mystifying murder to solve!
Is there a doctor in the house? It’s all going on at Finisham Hospital and things are about to get even more complicated as a patient’s death turns into a murder investigation. You might have a chance at solving this crime if everyone would just stop messing about!
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THE ELVIS YEARS Friday 2 nd November at 7.30pm
The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which TICKETS brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the £19.00 ‘king of rock and roll’ - Elvis Presley. CONCESSIONS With a top line-up of actor-musicians, multiple costume £17.50 changes and nostalgic film footage, this glittering two-hour production charts the musical and emotional highs and lows of Elvis’ amazing journey from poor truck-driving teenager from Tupelo, Mississippi through the army, Hollywood and finally the legendary Las Vegas concerts.
SING-A-LONG-A ROCKY HORROR Saturday 3 rd November at 7.30pm
The Campest Cult Classic of all time gets the Singalonga TICKETS treatment it’s been SCREAMING for! Featuring the film, £15.00 starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Meatloaf and Richard O’Brien, it’s the most outrageous, riotous, kitsch, wonderful romp ever. If you’ve done The Time Warp before, you’ll never have done it quite like this!
The evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up before they show you how to use your free interactive props bag. Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended!
Please note: This is a screening of the iconic movie and not a live stage show.
BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 19 November 2018
FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE 2018 Sunday 4th November at 2.00pm
2005 brought the reintroduction after a thirteen year absence of TICKETS The North West Festival of Remembrance and after the £14.00 resounding success of this show the Festival of Remembrance has been staged each November at the Plaza in Stockport.
The concert will feature songs and big band numbers from the War periods and will include the standards and representatives from many of the Services that saw conflict.
PSYCHIC SALLY - 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Monday 5 th November at 7.30pm
World renowned psychic, television and theatre star and the TICKETS UK’s favourite award winning medium Sally Morgan is back and £23.50 better than ever with her phenomenal interactive 10 year anniversary show.
Sally’s jaw dropping show has attracted amazed reviews from theatre goers and psychic fans. The messages from beyond come thick and fast. The 10 year anniversary tour showcases the phenomenal ability of the nation’s best loved medium.
Please note: the show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.
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THE MERSEY BEATLES Tuesday 6 th November at 7.30pm
The Mersey Beatles have appeared on stage at Liverpool’s TICKETS legendary Cavern Club more than 600 times and have been £20.00 playing to sell-out theatres around the world for almost 20 years.
They brilliantly exude the inner and outer spirit of the original Fab Four, from the costumes, the instruments and, of course, the unmistakable live sound from The Cavern Club, Beatlemania to Sgt Pepper and beyond.
This all new multi-media show will be a hit-packed celebration – from Love Me Do to Let It Be – of the most popular band the world has ever seen.
So, Roll up! Roll up! for this very special Magical History Tour.
PHIL MCINTYRE ENTERTAINMENTS, BY ARRANGEMENT WITH LISA THOMAS MANAGEMENT PROUDLY PRESENTS: JASON MANFORD: MUDDLE CLASS Wednesday 7 th November at 7.30pm
It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand TICKETS up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this £27.50 nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.
'Muddle Class' promises to feature a wealth of new material about Jason growing up ‘working class’ then finding, over the years, that part of him has become ‘middle class’ - causing much WARNING THIS EVENT IS confusion! Delivered with Jason’s amiable charm and NOT SUITABLE captivating wit, this is a show not to be missed. FOR UNDER 13’S “He’s blessed with the sort of laid-back charm and sharp turn of phrase you can’t manufacture” – The Daily Telegraph
BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 21 November 2018
LET'S HANG ON - THE MUSIC OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS Thursday 8 th November at 7.30pm
This critically acclaimed production takes you on a musical TICKETS journey through the career of one of the most successful bands £24.00 in pop history Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Performing all CONCESSIONS your favourite hits such as, Grease, Stay (Dirty Dancing), £22.50 December 1963 (Oh What a Night!), Sherry, Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Working My Way Back To You, Walk Like A GROUP RATES Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and many more! AVAILABLE
This sensational 10th anniversary show is definitely not a night you want to miss! So come join the party and BOOK NOW!
BEYOND THE BARRICADE Friday 9 th November at 7.30pm
The UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, now in TICKETS its 19th successive year, features past principal performers from £22.50 Les Miserables. The concert features David Fawcett (Valjean) CONCESSIONS Andy Reiss ( Enjolras & Resident Director for the National Tour £21.00 of Les Miserables) Katie Leeming (Eponine) and Poppy Tierney (Cosette), together with a live band who capture the feel of the original orchestrations of the chosen musicals.
To this day every musical note is still played and sung live – very rare indeed. Beyond the Barricade gives musical theatre songs a bold concert format treatment – but with the conviction and intention to deliver the material as if the audience are watching the original performance.
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THE REAL THING - FEEL THE FORCE TOUR WITH ROSE ROYCE LEAD SINGER GWEN DICKEY Saturday 10 th November at 7.45pm
The 3 original singers, brothers Chris & Eddie Amoo with Dave TICKETS Smith are still looking & sounding great! Featuring million- £26.50 selling hits including three No. 1 singles in the 70s & 80s; ‘You To Me Are Everything’ ‘Can’t Get By Without You’ & ‘Feel the Force’. Hear all the hits plus some fantastic covers such as ‘Ladies Night’ ‘Celebration’ ‘Good Times’ & ‘Ain’t No Stopping Us Now’ in an action packed show.
Former lead singer with ROSE ROYCE, Gwen Dickey returns to the Plaza for the 4th consecutive year belting out Disco Classics; 'Car Wash', 'Love Don’t Live Here Anymore', 'Wishing On A Star' & 'Is It Love Your After'.
THE WOW SHOW Sunday 11 th November at 7.30pm
BBC Radio Manchester’s Eamonn O’Neil & Jimmy Wagg are back TICKETS with the 2018 WOW Show!….this event sells out fast so early £10.00 booking is essential for another evening of variety and comedy hosted by the dynamic duo!
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NEIL SANDS CHRISTMAS MEMORIES Thursday 15 th November at 2.00pm
Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast are back with the TICKETS 2018 production of their hit show, bringing an unforgettable £13.50 afternoon of festive nostalgia, taking us all back to a time when CONCESSIONS Christmas really was the most wonderful time of the year. Be £12.50 transported back on a yuletide sleigh ride filled with 60 all time favourite Christmas songs and carols.
Described as “Like A Sparkly Christmas Card Come To Life” with its shimmering stage set, glittering lights, and even falling snow. Mixed with over 40 stunning costumes, this is the perfect pre Christmas treat, guaranteed to have you singing along, bringing back many happy memories of Christmases past and warming your heart on the coldest winter’s day.
FILM: FESTIVE SPECIAL - WHITE CHRISTMAS Thursday 15 th November at 7.30pm
Join us at The Plaza for our annual Festive Film Special TICKETS presented on the giant silver screen. This year’s family offering is £7.50 the magnificent production White Christmas that with standard CONCESSIONS admission tickets, concessions and even a very special £6.50 Champagne Ticket promises to start your festive season with a FILM CLUB bit more magic and Christmas cheer. MEMBERS £5.50 White Christmas is a treasury of Irving Berlin classics, including CHAMPAGNE 'Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep', 'Blue Skies' and 'White TICKET Christmas'. Two talented song and dance men (Bing Crosby & £12.50 Danny Kaye) team up to become one of the hottest acts in show business. One winter, they join forces with a sister act (Rosemary Clooney & Vera-Ellen) and trek to Vermont for a white Christmas.
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THE GREEN ROOM AT THE PLAZA: EVERYTHING STOPS FOR FESTIVE TEA Sunday 25 th November at 4.00pm
As we head into the Festive Season join us for our latest TICKETS ‘Everything Stops’ in the company of our famous waitress team £15.50 ‘The Plazarettes’ who serve up a delightful afternoon tea with yule tide entertainment in the sumptuous surroundings of our Art Deco Café.
the talk ofnorth! THE the PLAZA CAFÉ
Since 1932 The Plaza Café has been synonymous as the home of afternoon teas, fine lunches and an enjoyable break from the hustle & bustle of your busy day. Come and enjoy a delightful indulgence for you, your friends or business colleagues in the sumptuous Art Deco surroundings of Stockport’s most central tea rooms. With a magnificent menu prepared to order using locally sourced ingredients, we will complement your day in a way only the Stockport Plaza truly can, on a memorable journey of the best of today, in the finest environment of yesterday...
PLAZA CAFÉ OPENING TIMES O A TO SATUR A 10.00am – 4.00pm
. . . for additional information and menu details For Plaza Café reservations of groups of two or more call
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BREAKFAST – SERVED AT 9.30AM ADULTS £8.00 There’s a yo ho ho breakfast for the children consisting of hot buttered breakfast crumpets with butter & jam, sugar waffles, UNDER 16S Dutch pancakes, donuts and chocolate dip, all served with £10.00 lashings of lovely cordial Santa invites the grown ups to enjoy a fabulous sausage barm with unlimited tea and coffee to set you up for the day ahead! Make new friends on shared tables as you enjoy your breakfast and wait for Santa Claus and his little helpers to arrive, after which you will be invited to his grotto to receive a special Christmas Gift for being good boys and girls!
TEA – SERVED AT 5.00PM ADULTS £9.00 On the same Saturdays in December as Breakfast with Santa we will be hosting a ‘Tea With Santa’ at 5pm. UNDER 16S £11.00 Children will get a festive afternoon tea whilst the grown ups will get a hot turkey sandwich and of course a visit from Santa! Kindly note - Due to the nature of this event guests will be welcomed to tables which will be shared with other bookers.
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THE GREEN ROOM AT THE PLAZA: ANDY POWELL - A SWINGING CHRISTMAS Wednesday 12 th December at 7.30pm
Come along to the Green Room for a Christmas Swing along TICKETS with Andy Powell and special guests. Enjoy an evening of £34.00 Swinging Christmas songs as well as Big Band, Great American INCLUDES 2 COURSE Songbook favourites and one or two singalong classics. DINNER
With great music and a two course Christmas Dinner served in the finest Art Deco surroundings, this promises to be a fun evening not to be missed by Stockport’s Premier live entertainer. Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
THE GREEN ROOM AT THE PLAZA: VINTAGE PEARLS Sunday 16 th December at 4.00pm
Join us for a magical christmas spectacular. Fabulous songs TICKETS from musicals, films and festive favourites… all served up with a £17.50 delicious afternoon tea… Step this way, your table is waiting.
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NT ENCORE SCREENING: THE MADNESS OF GEORGE III Friday 11 th January at 7.00pm
Written by one of Britain’s best-loved playwrights Alan Bennett TICKETS (The History Boys, The Lady in the Van), this epic play was also £15.00 adapted into a BAFTA Award-winning film following its CONCESSIONS premiere on stage in 1991. The cast of this new production £13.00 includes Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, Wolf Hall) in the title role, and Adrian Scarborough (Gavin and Stacey, Upstairs Downstairs).
It's 1786 and King George III's behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown, and expose the fine line between a King and a man.
Great Offer! THE PLAZA FILM CLUB Why not become a member of the Plaza Film Club? For a membership fee of only 5 per annum you can enjoy discounts on most of our film titles and satellite broadcasts with proceeds supporting our ongoing maintenance and restoration appeal.
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SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK Friday 18 th January at 7.30pm
Join us for this fantastic theatrical production celebrating the TICKETS career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart! £22.50
Paul Metcalfe delivers a charismatic performance assuming the persona of this legendary singer-songwriter right down to the last detail - from the distinctive vocals to the swaggering showmanship and sheer fun that have made Rod Stewart one of the most loved performers of all time.
The show includes all the massive hits from Rod’s incredible career, classic rockers like Maggie May, and Da Ya Think I’m Sexy through to big ballads such as Sailing, and Tonight’s The Night as well as favourites from his days with the Faces and timeless Motown tunes from the album Soulbook.
NT ENCORE SCREENING: ANTHONY AND CLEOPATRA AS LIVE Sunday 20 th January at 7.00pm
Broadcast from the National Theatre, Ralph Fiennes and Sophie TICKETS Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great £15.00 tragedy of politics, passion and power. CONCESSIONS Caesar and his assassins are dead. General Mark Antony now £13.00 rules alongside his fellow defenders of Rome. But at the fringes of a war-torn empire the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony have fallen fiercely in love. In a tragic fight between devotion and duty, obsession becomes a catalyst for war. Director Simon Godwin returns to National Theatre screens with this hotly anticipated production, following broadcasts of Twelfth Night, Man and Superman and The Beaux’ Stratagem.
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FILM: THE BOOKSHOP Friday 25 th January at 11.00am
England, 1959. Florence Green (Emily Mortimer) risks TICKETS everything to open a bookshop in a conservative East Anglian £8.00 coastal town. While bringing about a surprising cultural CONCESSIONS awakening through works by Ray Bradbury and Vladimir £7.00 Nabokov, she earns the polite but ruthless opposition of a local grand dame (Patricia Clarkson) and the support and affection of FILM CLUB a reclusive book loving widower (Bill Nighy). MEMBERS £6.00 As Florence's obstacles amass, she is forced to ask: is there a place for a bookshop in a town that may not want one? The Bookshop is an elegant yet incisive rendering of personal resolve, tested in the battle for the soul of a community.
SILVER SCREEN CONCESSIONS FOR 11AM SCREENING: £6.00
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FILM: A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH Friday 25 th January at 7.30pm
British Air Force pilot Peter Carter (David Niven) is on his way TICKETS home to England from a World War II bombing mission in a £8.00 badly damaged aircraft. Before he bails out of the plane into the CONCESSIONS ocean, he contacts June (Kim Hunter), an Allied radio operator £7.00 with whom he shares what he believes to be his final moments FILM CLUB on Earth. But Peter survives, finds June and they fall in love. A MEMBERS £6.00 problem arises when a divine messenger (Marius Goring) arrives to escort Peter to heaven to rectify his wrongful survival.
THE SEARCHERS - FAREWELL CONCERT TOUR Saturday 26 th January at 7.30pm
John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James & Scott Ottaway, The TICKETS Searchers have been touring the globe, entertaining audiences £24.00 of all ages for more than 50 years and they have now decided to retire. This Farewell ‘solo’ Concert includes all of their famous hits, many album tracks and well-known favourites, plus anecdotes and reminiscences of their remarkable career. With such classic hits as, Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your Love Away; Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room , The Searchers have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading country in the music industry. Don’t miss The Searchers Farewell Concert!
BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR Monday 28 th January at 11.00am
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AN EVENING WITH MANCHESTER UNITED LEGENDS Tuesday 29 th January at 7.30pm
Three Manchester United legends grace the Plaza stage to talk TICKETS about their brilliant careers at the club. Come and join players £28.50 Lee Sharpe, Paul Parker and Norman Whiteside along with you CONCESSIONS host Perry Groves from Talksport as they discuss games, £26.50 dressing room / training ground stories, managers, fall outs and everything you wanted to know about a successful football club VIP PRE-SHOW MEET & GREET (and I’m sure Sir Alex Ferguson will be a talking point too!). TICKETS £50.00 There will be a chance to put your questions across on the night to the lads. VIP tickets are available for a meet and greet and a photograph opportunity before the show, check this out at the box office when booking.
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NT LIVE SCREENING: I'M NOT RUNNING Thursday 31 st January at 7.00pm
I’m Not Running is an explosive new play by David Hare, TICKETS premiering at the National Theatre and broadcast live to £15.00 cinemas. Pauline Gibson has spent her life as a doctor, the CONCESSIONS inspiring leader of a local health campaign. When she crosses £13.00 paths with her old boyfriend, a stalwart loyalist in Labour Party politics, she’s faced with an agonising decision. What’s involved in sacrificing your private life and your piece of mind for something more than a single issue? Does she dare?
Hare was recently described by The Washington Post as ‘the premiere political dramatist writing in English’. His other work includes Pravda and Skylight, broadcast by National Theatre Live in 2014.
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LUTHER Friday 1st February at 7.30pm
The world’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’. TICKETS Experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating in £23.50 over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10 piece band.
“Never Too Much”, “Here And Now”, “Give Me The Reason”, “I Really Didn't Mean It”, “Stop To Love”, “So Amazing”, “The Best Things In Life Are Free”, “Always And Forever”, “Endless Love”, “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now”, “The Closer I Get To You”, “Love The One You’re With”, “Any Love”, “Superstar”, “Until You Come Back To Me”, “Dance With My Father” and many many more.
ORGAN COFFEE MORNING Saturday 2 nd February at 10.00am
Join us for this free to attend concert from 10am till 1pm and FREE relax in the wonderful surroundings of Stockport’s Art Deco gem. ENTRY
Proceeds from all beverage sales and stalls go towards the ongoing Maintenance and Restoration Appeal of Stockport’s 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre.
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SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC Saturday 2 nd February at 7.00pm
For those of you not yet converted, Sing-a-Long-a Sound of TICKETS Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in £15.00 glorious, full-screen Technicolor, complete with lyric subtitles GROUP RATES so that the whole audience can sing along. AVAILABLE
The evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up, judging the fancy dress competition and teaching you how to use your items in your free interactive props bag.
The audience then takes over as the stars of the show and almost anything can happen – the first rule of Sing-a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES! So, even if you’ve been before, come back and re-experience this unique interactive show and don’t forget to dress up as one of your favourite things!
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Sunday 3 rd February at 2.30pm & 7.00pm
Join the celebration as Chinese New Year returns to the Plaza TICKETS with another unique and exciting show of cultural spectacle. £16.50
Chinese New Year Extravaganza features a team of performers CONCESSIONS showcasing amazing Chinese performing arts. From the £14.50 cheerful spirit of the auspicious Lion Dance, to the awe- FAMILY inspiring contortion, the show is a colourful display of Chinese TICKETS cultural tradition. £54.00
Witness the daring stunts of Chinese acrobatics alongside energetic kung fu performance, the magnificent 18-metre long Dragon Dance and more. This colourful and action-packed show is the perfect entertainment for all ages to enjoy on this auspicious occasion. Do not miss it!
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THE LIONEL RICHIE SONGBOOK Thursday 7 th February at 7.30pm
This spectacular production is back in 2019 featuring the TICKETS awesome talent of Malcolm Pitt as the voice of Lionel Richie. £21.00 The high octane show includes all the greatest hits; ‘Easy’, ‘Say CONCESSIONS You Say Me’, ‘Stuck On You’, Dancing On The Ceiling’, ‘Three £20.00 Times A Lady’, ‘Hello’, ‘All Night Long’ and many more…
Following his recent TV appearances on the BBC’s ‘Graham Norton Show’ and ITV’s ‘Sunday Night At The Palladium’ with the man himself, Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse and breathtaking performance as the iconic Lionel Richie in this must-see theatre production.
We’re gonna’ be ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’ ‘All Night Long’ with a magical evening of pure Lionel Richie and the Commodores!
FILM: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY th Friday 8 February at 11.00am & 7.30pm TBC
Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, TICKETS their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, £8.00 who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one CONCESSIONS of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces £7.00 the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury’s lifestyle FILM CLUB spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve MEMBERS £6.00 of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day. SILVER SCREEN CONCESSIONS FOR 11AM SCREENING: £6.00
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BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR TBC Saturday 9 th February at 7.30pm
Experience an extraordinary collection of short films from the TICKETS world’s most prestigious mountain film festival. £14.00
Follow the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible CONCESSIONS adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action £12.00 sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from GROUP the far flung corners of the globe. R ATES AND T WO NIGHT This year there are two evenings that will ignite your passion for DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE adventure, action and travel. For double the adventure come along both nights for two entirely different film programmes.
CJM & STEVEN LLOYD PROMOTIONS PRESENTS: AN EVENING WITH KIM WOODBURN Wednesday 13 th February at 7.30pm
Kim is in conversation with BBC’s Alex Belfield and will be doing TICKETS a Q & A with the audience followed by a meet and greet. £20.00
Kim appeared together with Aggie MacKenzie in How Clean Is Your House, which aired for six series on Channel 4. She has presented 2 series of her show Rude Awakenings in Canada, appeared in panto and on TV's Shooting Stars and Loose Women. Kim was also placed runner-up on ITV's reality show, I'm a Celebrity - Get Me out of Here!
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VALENTINE FILM SPECIAL Thursday 14 th February at 7.30pm (Dinner served from 6.00pm)
Join us on the most romantic day of the year for one of TICKETS our nation’s greatest and best loved feature films: Brief £8.00
Encounter starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard CONCESSIONS With standard admission tickets, special pre film dining and £7.00 admission options or Champagne Tickets where you can raise FILM CLUB a glass to this magnificent presentation appearing on the giant MEMBERS silver screen where it truly belongs, The Plaza makes St £6.00 Valentine’s Day just that bit more special!
CHAMPAGNE TICKETS: £12.00
FILM & VALENTINE DINING IN THE DINING PLAZA CAFÉ FROM 6.00PM TICKETS £35.00 Our main course will be succulent chicken breast with a white wine and mushroom sauce, dauphinoise potatoes with seasonal vegetables. The vegetarian option sees the chicken replaced with nut roast and a white wine and mushroom sauce. The pudding will be white chocolate and blueberry cheesecake followed by beverages.
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FILM: A STAR IS BORN Friday 15 th February at 11.00am & 7.30pm
This new take on the tragic love story stars (and is directed by) TICKETS four-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper (“American Hustle,” £8.00 “Silver Linings Playbook”) and multiple award-winning, CONCESSIONS Oscar-nominated music superstar Lady Gaga, in her first £7.00 leading role in a major motion picture. FILM CLUB Cooper plays seasoned musician Jackson Maine, who discovers MEMBERS – and falls in love with – struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has £6.00 just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
SILVER SCREEN CONCESSIONS FOR 11AM SCREENING: £6.00
ELO AGAIN Saturday 16 th February at 7.30pm
ELO again are back with their stunning 'Return To The Blue' TICKETS tour, giving you a dramatic taste of what a real ELO concert was £22.00 like back in their heyday, with great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects. EARLY BIRD OFFER All the big hits are performed – Mr Blue Sky, Livin’ Thing, Sweet £2 OFF ALL Talkin’ Woman, Roll Over Beethoven, Wild West Hero, Don’t SE ATS IF BOOKED Bring Me Down, The Diary Of Horace Wimp, Telephone Line, BEFORE SEPTEMBER Turn To Stone plus many more. 30TH 2018 Relive the age of Glam Rock in the 21st century as ELO Again pay tribute to the beautifully crafted songs of Jeff Lynne. You will revel in ELO’s unique symphonic rock style and hear some of the most unforgettable classic rock and pop songs of our generation.
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WRESTLING Sunday 17 th February at 6.30pm
Join us for an evening of high flying, hard hitting, bodyslam TICKETS mayhem as live pro wrestling returns to the Stockport Plaza for a £10.00 half term treat the whole family will enjoy! CONCESSIONS Featuring a host of home grown British wrestling talent in a fun, £8.00 crazy, family entertainment extravaganza. Cheer the good guys, FAMILY and boo the bad guys, as you witness the thrills and spills of live TICKET pro wrestling. £34.00
Tickets for this high energy loud and proud event are now on sale, so book yours and get ready to rumble!
ANITA HARRIS IN CONCERT Thursday 21 st February at 7.30pm
Anita Harris, who was recently seen on LAST LAUGH IN VEGAS TICKETS has had a breathtaking career which includes starring in Carry £17.50 On films, topping the pop charts with Just Loving You, two years in the West End in CATS, breaking pantomime records as Peter Pan, and working with legendary names such as Tommy Cooper and Morecambe and Wise.
Anita Harris in Concert is a wonderful cocktail of song, chat and humour. Accompanied by her pianist and musical director, Peter Gill, Anita reveals wonderful anecdotes from her life in showbusiness and performs her hits and songs such as Memory, Trains and Boats and Planes, All That Jazz, Route 66 and Burlington Bertie amongst many others. Highly recommended!
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A COUNTRY NIGHT IN NASHVILLE Friday 22 nd February at 7.30pm
This fantastic show recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk TICKETS in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and £25.00 atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.
Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the history of Country, featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present. Hits from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson to Little Big Town, are showcased by the amazing Dominic Halpin and the Hurricanes.
With songs including Ring Of Fire, Crazy, Follow Your Arrow, It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, Need You Now, 9-5, and The Gambler to name just a few, this incredible celebration of country music is a night not to be missed.
FAITH: GEORGE MICHAEL - THE LEGACY Saturday 23 rd February at 7.30pm
This incredible show, featuring the sensational Wayne Dilks, is a TICKETS celebration of 35 years of hit records and the life’s work of the £25.00 legend, George Michael.
Faith – The George Michael Legacy will take you on a journey from his early days with Wham to his successful solo career.
Expect all the hits, like “Club Tropicana”, “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go”, “Father Figure” and more.
"He really is a talent" – Whats on Stage
"The likeness is uncanny" – Stage Magazine
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QUADROPHENIA: THE ALBUM - LIVE! Sunday 24 th February at 7.30pm
This magnificent production sees 8-piece band, The Goldhawks, TICKETS deliver a stunning live performance of The Who’s smash hit £22.00 concept album, Quadrophenia. From the very first show it has received standing ovations.
Backed with exciting, and sometimes heart-wrenching, large-screen projection of archival footage, the emotions, tension and raw power that the music demands is delivered masterfully by the fabulous, charismatic band, The Goldhawks, with amazing replication of The Who’s sound. To send you home on an even bigger high there are a few all-time classic Who hits to close the show!
BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR Monday 25 th February at 11.00am
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DARA O BRIAIN - VOICE OF REASON Friday 1st March at 8.00pm
Dara is one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, as host TICKETS of the hugely successful Mock The Week, Star Gazing Live, £23.00 Robot Wars and Go 8 Bit. Catch one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers working today in this fantastic show. SUITABLE FOR AGES 14+ “If you want a comic who can hold an audience in the palm of his hand for two hours, here’s your man” - The Times
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BANFF FILM FESTIVAL nd Saturday 2 March at 7.30pm TBC PLEASE SEE PAGE 39 FOR FULL DETAILS OF THIS EVENT
DIRTY DUSTING Monday 11 th March at 7.30pm
The hilarious comedy starring Crissy Rock, Leah Bell, and TICKETS Dolores Porretta is back at the Plaza! Treat yourself to an £22.00 evening of pure theatrical Viagra when Dirty Dusting returns to the stage in 2019. A chance wrong number, gives three cleaning ladies, a great idea ‘Why not run a sex chat line?’ after all, their age and appearance won’t matter on the phone and providing SUITABLE FOR they can keep this a secret from their boss, they could be on to a ADULTS ONLY winner. This is a heart-warming, feel good comedy which will have you rolling in the aisles and smiling every time you answer the phone. Dirty Dusting is a sex chat line that really cleans up.
DAN SNOW – AN EVENING WITH THE HISTORY GUY Tuesday 12 th March at 7.30pm
Join us as the well-known historian and TV presenter recounts TICKETS anecdotes from his very successful career as an historian and £25.00 broadcaster. Otherwise known as ‘The History Guy’ Dan will also research and include historical facts and stories relating to Stockport and will be aided by the use of digital screens.
The show will be an undoubted success with academics, students, families and all those interested in the history of Stockport. The show will conclude with a 20minute Q&A.
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THE GREEN ROOM AT THE PLAZA: ANDY POWELL: SWING & AMERICAN SONGBOOK CLASSICS Thursday 14 th March at 7.30pm
After the phenomenal success of his Big Band Swing TICKETS Extravaganza shows in 2017 & 18, Andy Powell returns for an £34.00 intimate evening of Swing & Great American Songbook Classics. INCLUDES 2 COURSE Accompanied by Steve Ramsbottom on piano, plus some very DINNER special guests, expect to hear everything from Sinatra to Ella in this unique concert setting.
With great music and a two course dinner served in the finest Art Deco surroundings, this promises to be an evening not to be missed by Stockport’s Premier live entertainer. Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
A SOULFUL NIGHT TO REMEMBER Saturday 16 th March at 7.30pm
A Soulful Night To Remember stars 2 x Grammy winner Peabo TICKETS FROM Bryson along with Shalamar, The Stylistics featuring Russell £28.00 Tompkins, Regina Bell and Fern Kinney. VIP TICKETS Hit after hit performed by these legends: A Whole New World, AVAILABLE Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You, A Night To Remember, Friends, I Can Make You Feel Good, Betcha By Golly Wow, You Are Everything, Together We are Beautiful and many many more.
Don’t miss this night to remember!
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BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR Monday 18 th March at 11.00am
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MERCURY: THE ULTIMATE QUEEN TRIBUTE Friday 22 nd March at 7.30pm
Celebrating 20 years on the road in 2019, Mercury are well TICKETS established as one of the world’s most authentic Queen tributes. £20.00 This dynamic production fully emulates the true charismatic CONCESSIONS appeal of rock’s most flamboyant front man, faithfully and £19.00 accurately recreating the distinctive Queen experience.
Including performances of the most popular Queen hits, such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, We Will Rock You and many more, this show will captivate any audience in a way that Freddie and Queen themselves would be proud of.
OUR RITA'S COMEDY ROADSHOW Saturday 23 rd March at 7.30pm
Some of the best names in live stand-up take to the Plaza stage TICKETS next Spring with the arrival of this hilarious roadshow. £20.00 Forming part of a nationwide tour, it promises a fantastic evening, with an amazing star-studded line-up of comedians. Jack Ryan, Managing Director of Our RITA’s said: “We are delighted to bring our latest dose of stand-up comedy gold to the Plaza Theatre. We have an incredible night planned for Stockport audiences in what is possibly our strongest line-up to date!” Full line up announced soon and may be subject to change.
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ROMILEY OPERATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS: OLIVER! Tuesday 26 th to Saturday 30 th March at 7.15pm (Saturday Matinee 2.15pm)
Following the tremendous success of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', TICKETS Romiley Operatic Society proudly presents Lionel Bart’s 'Oliver!' £17.50 CONCESSIONS Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, this show will delight £16.50 audiences with its outstanding musical numbers, Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, As Long As He Needs Me, and CHILDREN Reviewing the Situation. £13.00 FAMILIES £56.00
DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THE PERFORMANCE ON TUESDAY 25TH. PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE FOR DETAILS.
THE GREEN ROOM AT THE PLAZA: EVERYTHING STOPS FOR MAD MARCH HARE TEA Sunday 31st March at 4.00pm
Don’t be late for this very important date!....Join us for our TICKETS fabulous Spring time fundraising Afternoon Tea and £15.50 Entertainment organised by the famous Plazarettes who invite you to a Mad March Hare tea party with all proceeds going towards the ongoing Plaza Maintenance and Restoration Appeal.
Not only do you have a lovingly prepared tea, you get entertainment, a rather daft compere and a chance for a singalong so a perfect afternoon of jolly japes for everyone to enjoy!
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ANDY POWELL'S MONDAY MATINEE CABARET Monday April 1st at 1.00pm
Come along for Andy Powell’s brand new Monday Matinee for a TICKETS good old fashioned day out. An afternoon of Swing, Soul & Rock £5.00 & Roll featuring ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ winner Vince Hughes.
With music from Frank Sinatra to Bill Haley and The Comets, a touch of Motown and tea & biscuits thrown into the mix.
Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
FILM: STAN & OLLIE th Friday 5 April at 11.00am & 7.30pm TBC
The true story of Hollywood's greatest comedy double act, TICKETS Laurel and Hardy, stars Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly as the £8.00 inimitable movie icons. Stan and Ollie is the heart-warming CONCESSIONS story of what would become the pair's triumphant farewell tour. £7.00 With their golden era long behind them, the pair embark on a FILM CLUB variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. Despite the pressures of MEMBERS a hectic schedule, and with the support of their wives Lucille £6.00 (Shirley Henderson) and Ida (Nina Arianda) - a formidable double act in their own right - the pair's love of performing, as well as for each other, endures as they secure their place in the hearts of their adoring public.
SILVER SCREEN CONCESSIONS FOR 11AM SCREENING: £6.00
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NORTHERN – OUT ON THE FLOOR Saturday 6 th April at 7.30pm
The worlds only Touring Live Band Northern Soul Show, TICKETS Keeping The Faith to the original sounds of the underground £23.50 movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the nation.
Expect to hear; Frank Wilson - Do I Love You, R Dean Taylor - There's A Ghost In My House, Dobie Gray - Out On The Floor, Gloria Jones - Tainted Love, Al Wilson - The Snake, Yvonne Baker - You Didn’t Say A Word, Jimmy Radcliffe - Long After Tonight is Over, Garnet Mimms - Looking For You, Dean Parrish - I'm on My Way and many, many more.
MILKSHAKE! LIVE - MILKSHAKE MONKEY'S MUSICAL Monday 8 th April at 12.00pm & 3.30pm
Milkshake! Monkey is determined to put on a Musical, so TICKETS spectacular, it will keep the theatre open forever! This won’t be £15.50 easy, so he’ll need the help of his Milkshake friends. Working CHILDREN together, Milkshake Monkey soon learns that with great friends £14.50 anything is possible. FAMILIES Join Milkshake Monkey and friends for their biggest and best £56.00 live show ever! With plenty of laughter, great songs, funky dance routines, bags of audience interaction and bucket loads of fun, it’s the family show not to be missed.
BABES IN ARMS (12 MONTH - 2 YEARS): £5.00
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JOE LONGTHORNE Friday 12 th April at 7.30pm
TV and Recording star Joe Longthorne Returns to The Plaza as TICKETS part of his 50th Anniversary tour. Joe will be joined on stage £23.00 with his sensational live band and special guest artist. Come CONCESSIONS and join Joe as he takes you on a rollercoaster of Songs and £21.00 impressions including Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and his incredible impression of Sammy Davis Jr, all delivered with 100% accuracy!
With Gold and Platinum albums to his name and records sales in the region of 10 million, Joe is up there with the best of them!
Book now to be sure you don’t miss out on a fantastic night of Song, Chat and Laughter, call the box office now or book your tickets online to avoid disappointment.
SOUL AND MOTOWN PARTY WITH THE EDWIN STARR BAND Saturday 13 th April at 7.30pm
The show of the year is back with the amazing Edwin Starr Band TICKETS and Angelo Starr, this energetic and captivating show takes you £22.50 through all the Motown, Soul and Northern classics such as: Stop Her On Sight, Long After Tonight Is All Over, War, Backstreets, Time, Agent 00 Soul, I Have Faith In You, 25 Miles, Contact, Happy Radio, Higher & Higher, Stand By Me, Dancing In The Street, I’ll Be Around, My Girl, Superstition and more! The late great Edwin Starr's brother Angelo takes over lead vocals performing all the classics, plus Edwin Starr's original 8 piece band The Team, are still intact, with sax, keyboard, lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussion & female backing vocalist.
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FILM: WILD ROSE th Friday 26 April at 11.00am TBC
Rose-Lynn Harlan (Jessie Buckley) is bursting with raw talent, TICKETS charisma and cheek. Fresh out of jail and with two young kids, £8.00 all she wants is to get out of Glasgow and make it as a country CONCESSIONS singer. Her mum Marion (Julie Walters) has had a bellyful of £7.00 Rose-Lynn’s Nashville nonsense. Forced to take responsibility, Rose-Lynn gets a cleaning job, only to find an unlikely FILM CLUB champion in the middle-class lady of the house. MEMBERS £6.00 A comedy-drama about mothers and daughters, dreams and reality and three chords and the truth.
SILVER SCREEN CONCESSIONS FOR 11AM SCREENING: £6.00
FILM: THE TITFIELD THUNDERBOLT Friday 26 th April at 7.30pm
A transportation war erupts in a small English village when the TICKETS government decides to shut down the decrepit railway line. £8.00 On one side is the bus company, pleased with the prospect of CONCESSIONS having a monopoly over the town's transportation system. £7.00 Their opponents are the railway enthusiasts among the villagers, FILM CLUB who persuade the richest man in town (Stanley Holloway) to MEMBERS help them operate the line themselves. But runaway trains make £6.00 this difficult, as does sabotage from the bus company.
BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR Monday 29 th April at 11.00am
PLEASE SEE PAGE 16 FOR FULL DETAILS OF OUR BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS
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WHITNEY - QUEEN OF THE NIGHT Friday 3 rd May at 7.30pm
Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades TICKETS of classic hit’s that include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One £25.00 Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, Saving All My Love and so CONCESSIONS much more. £23.50 This award winning production features a sensational line-up GROUP RATES of musicians and artistes, and together with a powerhouse and AVAILABLE breath-taking performance in the spirit of Whitney, deliver a show that exceeds expectation on every level. “Mightily impressive... this top notch show is a celebration of Whitney’s music and a fine and fitting way to ensure it lives on” Simon Duke
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PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS - THE GREATEST BITS TOUR (ADULTS ONLY) Saturday 4 th May at 8.00pm
Australia’s greatest theatrical export is celebrating their 20th TICKETS Anniversary with the hilarious Greatest Bits Tour. £21.00
This brand new show brings you a collection of all of their GROUP RATES AVAILABLE “greatest bits” which is sure to "make audiences roll in the aisles in uncontrollable fits of laughter”. Come and see the Eiffel Tower, the Lochness Monster, the Pelican and of course, the iconic Hamburger, alongside a host of new installations.
This is a non-sexual show and contains full frontal male nudity. Come celebrate the absurd, and laugh like no ones watching.
EARLY BIRD OFFER: ALL TICKETS ONLY £17 IF BOOKED BY 31.12.18
DAVID GEST'S SOUL LEGENDS LEGACY TOUR Saturday 11 th May at 7.45pm
For the past decade music lovers have enjoyed performances TICKETS FROM from soul legends in a unique show created by the one and only £21.00 David Gest. Each year he brought together a host of music icons who sang the songs which made them famous – few concerts have been packed with so many legendary hits and it was a real tragedy when we lost David in April 2016. There was a possibility we’d never see such events again, but David Gest Limited is proud to reveal that in 2019 the shows will continue!
The David Gest Foundation was set up to help raise money for some of the great causes close to his heart. This tour will raise much needed funds to continue the good work.
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THE PRIDE OF IRELAND SHOW Sunday 12 th May at 7.30pm
Join an all star cast of Ireland’s most talented performers TICKETS including Frank McCaffrey, Kathy Durkin and David James, £25.00 accompanied by the fabulous Keltic Storm band and world champion Keltic Fusion dancers for an unmissable show taking you on a journey through the decades of a globally loved culture.
The show will feature all the well known ballads and singalongs like “Dirty Old Town”, “The Town I Loved So Well”, “ Tell Me Ma” and “The Irish Rover “ to name a small few. Add to that, a string of hilarious stories and jokes from our award winning comedian Gary Gamble and top it off with energetic reels and jigs from the world champion dancers, if it’s Ireland you like then this is the show for you!
KATE RUSBY Thursday 16 th May at 7.30pm
Of all the stars in Folk Music’s wondrous firmament few shine as TICKETS brightly as Yorkshire’s Kate Rusby. Inhabiting a lyric with £22.50 unforced conviction – no matter how old or how modern – she CHILDREN has that rare ability to transport her audience and making each £15.00 tune live vividly within their experience and imagination.
Audiences are sure to be thoroughly entertained by Kate’s choice of much-loved classics from her back catalogue together with a selection of fresh new songs from her forthcoming new album.
Rusby’s wondrous singing and hugely engaging Yorkshire wit and the intuitive support of the band ensure that audiences will be treated to a truly remarkable and unforgettable experience.
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Theate Dance Workshop make a TICKETS welcome return for their annual £12.00 showcase with the very best in live stage performance. www.theatredanceworkshop.co.uk
The Plaza proudly celebrates ‘Sabrina Day’ on what would have been her 82nd Birthday with one of the many films that made her a star.
Though Sabrina passed away in 2016 she will always be remembered for her Patronage of The Stockport Plaza, her love for her home town and her star quality that will never fade.
FILM: MAKE MINE A MILLION Sunday 19 th May at 7.00pm
Sid Gibson (Sid James) is a soap powder salesman who decides TICKETS what he really needs is TV advertising. The problem is, he's £8.00 absolutely broke. He calls upon his friend Arthur Ashton (Arthur CONCESSIONS Askey), who arranges to sneak a plug for Sid's suds into a live TV £7.00 spectacular. The public goes bananas for the product but to maintain sales Sid and Arthur must arrange for ever more FILM CLUB MEMBERS outrageous plugs on TV shows. The Ascots races, the Edinburgh £6.00 Military Tattoo - no show is safe. Include a cameo appearance by Sabrina to the fun and mayhem and this is British Film Comedy at its very best.
FILM: SILVER SCREEN TITLE COMING SOON Friday 24 th May at 11.00am
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FILM: THE ITALIAN JOB (1969) Friday 24 th May at 7.30pm
Fresh from the slammer, clever con Charlie Croker (Michael TICKETS Caine) begins work on a heist that will either set him up for life – £8.00 or send him up forever. Croker and his unruly lot of thieves takes CONCESSIONS on the mob, the police and the gridlocked traffic of Turin to rob a £7.00 heavily armed shipment of gold bullion. FILM CLUB MEMBERS Noel Coward costars as criminal mastermind Bridger, alongside £6.00 Benny Hill, Raf Vallone and Rossano Brazzi, in this open-throttle caper as it zips from plan to robbery to escape to an ending that's a cliffhanger in every sense of the word! Hold on tight!
ORGAN COFFEE MORNING Saturday 25 th May at 10.00am
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BLACK MAGIC - THE LITTLE MIX SHOW Saturday 25 th May at 7.00pm
An energetic tribute show following in the footsteps of the award TICKETS winning girl band, Little Mix with live vocals and pop video £15.00 choreography. Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike, CONCESSIONS The Little Mix Show brings the full pop concert experience to £12.00 you. With added extras including dance competitions, free FAMILY giveaways and even a meet & greet with the girls after the show! TICKET £48.00 The show features all of Little Mix’s hits including Black Magic, Power, No More Sad Songs, Wings, Shoutout To My Ex and even a few covers from their time on the XFactor.
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Where to find us
The Plaza is located on Mersey Square in Stockport town centre, across from the Merseyway Shopping Centre and our postcode if using SatNav to reach us is SK1 1SP or type in Mersey Square.
We are five minutes walk from Stockport Train Station, next to Stockport Bus Station and across the road from the taxi rank on Chestergate.
Designated on-street parking is available in most of the streets surrounding The Plaza and parking is also available on the Heaton Lane (SK4 1AQ), Mersey Way (SK1 1PD), Red Rock (SK1 1RY) or Ritz Car Park (SK1 1RY).
C L RAT OUR T T ART CO SPL OUR O STOCKPORT S SUP R PLAZA BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS C A AR T T ATR MONDAY TO SATURDAY FROM 10AM DAILY
Join the Friends of the Plaza
Why not join the 'Friends of the Plaza'? The Friends is the supporting group which includes and provides many of the active volunteers involved in all aspects of the operation of the Plaza, Stockport’s principal entertainment venue. Other members of the Friends join simply for the benefits, which include advance notice of many shows, special 'Friends only' discounts, social events and the Plaza Friends very own newsletter, 'Spotlight'.
Further details on membership are available from the Plaza Box Office.
CO TACT US TO OUR OR Accessibility Email: [email protected] The Plaza is wheelchair accessible directly into the stalls and assistance is Telephone: 0161 480 3818 available if required. There are wheelchair positions and accessible toilets in Website: www.stockportplaza.co.uk the stalls and Plaza Café level. There is lift access to our first floor Plaza Café and basement level Patron’s Lounge and box office.
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Booking Information
All advance sales can be made in person during box office trading hours at The Plaza, Mersey Square, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 1SP.
MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10.00am – 6.00pm SATURDAY 10.00am – 4.00pm On performance days the box office remains open until the performance commences. SUNDAY/BANK HOLIDAYS Open 1 hour prior to performance, otherwise closed Payment can be made over the counter with cash, cheque, postal order or credit / debit card. You can also book over the telephone during box office opening hours using your credit or debit card details via our booking line 0161 477 7779 (booking fee applies), or for group bookings please call 0843 208 1495.
BOOKING LINE: 0161 477 7779* GROUPS: 0843 208 1495
FOR ONLINE BOOKINGS VISIT WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK*
*Booking fee applies Online booking in association with
Plaza Café
Open Monday to Saturday from 10.00am. For table reservations please contact us on 0161 480 3818.
Concessions
Many shows offer discounts for senior citizens (patrons ages 65 years or over), students, children (aged between 1 and 16 years of age) and other concessions on the production of relevant proof of ID. Always ask the box office at the time of booking as we cannot discount on tickets already purchased. Only one concession is available per ticket.
Hire the Plaza
The Plaza and Café accommodating up to 1314 people and 90 people respectively are available to hire for screenings, productions, parties, conferences or special occasions. For further details please contact Ted Doan via email: [email protected] or call 0161 480 3818
Restoration Donation
At point of booking you will be asked if you would like to donate £1 to the ongoing maintenance and restoration appeal. As the Plaza has no forms of external funding these donations assist us in preserving and restoring this Art Deco gem, so thank you in advance if you are able to support us.
Refunds or Exchanges
We regret that we cannot refund or exchange tickets. The box office can try to re-sell them subject to a £1 per ticket exchange fee, on the understanding that the sale of the Plaza’s own available seats takes priority.
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Plaza Seating Plan
Balcony O O 54 2 1 55 J J
Stalls H
46 2 1 45 Balcony
Wheelchair spaces Row W
Double Seats O31 – 55 46 2 1 45 O32 – 54
Circle
Stage/Screen
NOTE 1: Seats in W block (purple) can accommodate a maximum of 14 wheelchair spaces.
NOTE 2: Seats O31- 55 and O32 - 54 (light blue) are double seats.
Capacity
STALLS: 697 seats (including 14 wheelchair spaces) CIRCLE: 358 seats BALCONY: 259 seats TOTAL: 1314 seats
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The Plaza is owned and operated by the Stockport Plaza Trust, a registered charity (No: 1076494) and company limited by guarantee and registered in England (No: 3790941).
Whilst the information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press, there may be unavoidable changes to the times and prices shown and the management reserves the right to make alterations to the programme and any shows contained herein without prior notification.
Large text version of this brochure available from the Administration team upon request: 0161 480 3818
63 STOCKPORT PLAZA AUTUMN-WINTER 2018/19
SEPTEMBER 2018 Fri 25th ...... Film: A Matter of Life and Death
Fri 21st ...... RSC Encore Screening: Sat 26th ...... The Searchers The Merry Wives Of Windsor Mon 28th ...... Behind the Scenes Tour
Sat 22nd ...... Film: On Chesil Beach Tue 29th ...... Manchester United Legends
Sat 22nd ...... Film: Sunset Boulevard Thu 31st . NT Live Screening: I'm Not Running
Sun 23rd ...... Film: Wes Anderson Marathon FEBRUARY 2019 Thu 27th ...... Talon - The Best of The Eagles
Fri 28th ...... Ocean Film Festival Fri 1st ...... Luther Sat 2nd ...... Organ Coffee Morning
OCTOBER 2018 Sat 2nd ...... Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music
Mon 1st ...... Grimmfest Preview Night Sun 3rd ...... Chinese New Year Extravaganza
Wed 3rd ...... One Voice Thu 7th ...... The Lionel Richie Songbook
Thu 4th ...... Rock For Heroes Fri 8th ...... Film: Bohemian Rhapsody
Fri 5th ...... The Houghton Weavers Sat 9th ...... Banff Mountain Film Festival
Sat 6th . Film: Murder On The Orient Express Wed 13th .... An Evening with Kim Woodburn
Sun 7th ...... Everything Stops for Oktober Tea Thu 14th ...... Valentine Film: Brief Encounter
Sun 7th ...... Film: The Age of Innocence Fri 15th ...... Film: A Star is Born
Mon 8th ...... Film: Redcon-1 Sat 16th ...... ELO Again
Tue 9th ...... Albert Lee Sun 17th ...... Wrestling
Wed 10th ...... Swan Lake Thu 21st ...... Anita Harris In Concert
Fri 12th ...... Dek & Eck's Rock 'N' Roll Party Fri 22nd ...... A Country Night in Nashville
Tue 16th - Sat 20th ...... Stockport Operatic Sat 23rd . Faith: George Michael - The Legacy Society Presents: Me And My Girl Sun 24th .... Quadrophenia: The Album - Live!
Sun 21st ...... The Wellspring Mon 25th ...... Behind the Scenes Tour
Tue 23rd ...... Film: The Prestige MARCH 2019 Wed 24th ...... NT Encore Screening: King Lear
Thu 25th ..... Roy Chubby Brown (Adults Only) Fri 1st ...... Dara O Briain - Voice of Reason
Fri 26th ...... Film: Mary Shelley Sat 2nd ...... Banff Mountain FIlm Festival
Sun 28th ...... That'll Be The Day Mon 11th ...... Dirty Dusting
Mon 29th ...... Behind The Scenes Tour Tue 12th ...... Dan Snow - The History Guy
Mon 29th . On Screen: Funny Girl the Musical Thu 14th ...... Andy Powell - Swing Classics
Tue 30th ...... The Stylistics Sat 16th ...... A Soulful Night To Remember
Wed 31st ...... Film: Young Frankenstein Mon 18th ...... Behind the Scenes Tour Fri 22nd ...... Mercury - Queen Tribute
NOVEMBER 2018 Sat 23rd ...... Our Rita's Comedy Roadshow
Thu 1st ...... NT Live Screening: Allelujah! Tue 26th - Sat 30th ...... Romiley Operatic
Thu 1st .. Carry On Casualty Murder Mystery Society presents: Oliver!
Fri 2nd ...... The Elvis Years Sun 31st ...... Everything Stops for
Sat 3rd ...... Sing-A-Long-A Rocky Horror Mad March Hare Tea
Sun 4th ...... Festival Of Remembrance 2018 APRIL 2019 Mon 5th ...... Psychic Sally
Tue 6th ...... The Mersey Beatles Mon 1st ...... Andy Powell - Matinee Cabaret
Wed 7th ...... Jason Manford: Muddle Class Fri 5th ...... Film: Stan & Ollie
Thu 8th ...... Let's Hang On - The Music Of Sat 6th ...... Northern - Out On The Floor Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Mon 8th ...... Milkshake! Live
Fri 9th ...... Beyond The Barricade Fri 12th ...... Joe Longthorne
Sat 10th . The Real Thing - Feel the Force Tour Sat 13th ...... Soul and Motown Party with
Sun 11th ...... The WOW Show The Edwin Starr Band
Thu 15th ...... Neil Sands Christmas Memories Thu 18th - Mon 22nd ...... Beauty & The Beast
Thu 15th ...... Film: White Christmas Fri 26th ...... Film: Wild Rose
Sun 25th ...... Everything Stops for Festive Tea Fri 26th ...... Film: The Titfield Thunderbolt
Fri 30th Nov 2018 ...... Sleeping Beauty Mon 29th ...... Behind the Scenes Tour to Sun 6th Jan 2019 MAY 2019
DECEMBER 2018 Fri 3rd ...... Whitney - Queen of the Night
Various Dates ...... Breakfast & Tea with Santa Sat 4th ...... Puppetry of the Penis
Wed 12th . Andy Powell - Swinging Christmas Sat 11th ...... David Gest - The Legacy Tour
Sun 16th ...... Vintage Pearls Sun 12th ...... The Pride of Ireland Show Thu 16th ...... Kate Rusby
JANUARY 2019 Sat 18th ...... Theatre Dance Workshop
Fri 11th ...... NT Encore Screening: Sun 19th ...... Sabrina Day Film: The Madness of George III Make Mine a Million
Fri 18th ...... Some Guys Have All The Luck Fri 24th ...... Film: Silver Screen Title TBC
Sun 20th ...... NT Encore Screening: Fri 24th ...... Film: The Italian Job
Anthony & Cleopatra Sat 25th ...... Organ Coffee Morning
Fri 25th ...... Film: The Bookshop Sat 25th .... Black Magic - The Little Mix Show
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