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Stockport's Super Cinema and Variety Theatre SPRING/ SUMMER 2020 Stockport’s Super Cinema and Variety Theatre MERSEY SQUARE BOX OFFICE: 0161 477 7779 STOCKPORT GROUP BOOKINGS: 0843 208 1495 CHESHIRE. SK1 1SP WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK TED DOAN General Manager 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 almost 90 years 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 Pantomime DICK WHITTINGTON starring BRIAN CAPRON with BRADLEY THOMPSON which runs from Friday 4th December 2020 to Sunday 10th January 2021 through our live stage and big screen presentations to our Easter Pantomime MOTHER GOOSE, there is most definitely something for everyone to enjoy this season. Patrons of The Plaza: Leslie Phillips CBE & The Right Honourable, The Baroness Bakewell DBE. Show Icon Key ADULTS DRAMA MUSIC COMEDY ONLY FAMILY SILVER DANCE FILM SHOW SCREENING 2 STOCKPORT PLAZA BOX OFFICE: 0161 477 7779 February 2020 MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH MENOPAUSE Thursday 13 th February at 7.30pm Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Nicole Barber-Lane TICKETS (Hollyoaks), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty), and Nicki French £30.00 (Eurovision), it’s our brand-new show, Cruising Through SUITABLE Menopause. In the hysterical sequel to the smash-hit show FOR AGES Menopause The Musical®, we fast forward five years to catch up 16+ ONLY with the same four characters for tales of their lives, loves and losses as they set off on the high seas. 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. Show sponsored by iMEDicare as www.mypelvichealth.co.uk FILM: VALENTINES SPECIAL - PILLOW TALK Friday 14 th February at 7.30pm Doris Day and Rock Hudson light up the screen in our Valentines TICKETS Film Special on the most romantic day of the year. Jan Morrow £8.00 is an uptight interior designer forced to share a party line with CONCESSIONS amorous playboy Brad Allen who ties up the line with his £7.00 exploits while she is trying to run her business. When the two accidentally meet… well join us to find out more! FILM CLUB MEMBERS Alongside standard tickets for the Feature Film which £6.00 commences at 7.30pm, we have Champagne Tickets for a CHAMPAGNE romantic addition to your visit or special ‘Supper and Screen TICKETS Tickets’ with a two course dinner served from 6.00pm, a glass of £13.00 Fizz on arrival and admission to the film. SCREEN & SUPPER TICKETS (SUPPER SERVED FROM 6PM): £32.00 BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 3 February 2020 THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY Saturday 15 th February at 7.30pm International tribute artiste Wayne Dilks and his band pay TICKETS tribute to the late George Michael in this stunning show. £25.50 The former frontman/producer of “Faith” (2017- 2018) and Freedom!’19 returns with this new production. Wayne has been a George Michael tribute artiste for almost 20 years, dedicating his professional career to pay homage to the late pop phenomenon. He delivers his heartfelt tribute to the global superstar in a sensitive and spectacular way, receiving 5 star reviews nationwide. Join Wayne and his incredible band for a celebration of George’s fantastic 35 year career with songs from his Wham days up to his final album, Symphonica. WRESTLING Sunday 16 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 £10.00 a half term treat the whole family will enjoy! CHILDREN 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! 4 STOCKPORT PLAZA BOX OFFICE: 0161 477 7779 February 2020 THE JUNGLE BOOK Monday 17 th February at 1.00pm & 5.00pm Join Joseph Purdy Productions this February half term as The TICKETS Jungle Book swings into The Stockport Plaza! £12.00 Mowgli was a young boy who has been raised in the jungle by CHILDREN & CONCESSIONS wolves although he comes under threat when the evil tiger £10.00 threatens to kill him. Baloo and Bagheera agree to take the young boy to the village for his safety. Join us on this crazy FAMILY adventure through the deep, dark depths of the jungle where TICKET £40.00 you’ll be laughing and singing along to this live action musical adventure – who knows what creatures we’ll meet along the way! With songs and dance for all ages – you’d be bear mad to miss it! Featuring brand new sparkling sets and glittering costumes you really will have an awfully roarsome time! THE MUSIC OF JUDY GARLAND STARRING DENISE NOLAN Wednesday 19 th February at 7.30pm Few names in the world of entertainment deserve the title TICKETS legend, Judy Garland is one of those names. Join original Nolan £26.00 Sister, West End leading lady and Internationally renowned CONCESSIONS cabaret star Denise Nolan with her band of West End musicians £24.00 led by Dave Bintley for an evening of remarkable music including ‘The Man That Got Away’, ‘Stormy Weather’, ‘Zing Went The Strings’, and the timeless classic ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’. Nolan brings her own vibrant style and world class vocals to classic Garland hits like no other. BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 5 February 2020 INDUSTRY MUSIC GROUP IN ASSOCIATION WITH ELLIS LIVE LTD BOYZLIFE TOUR 2020 Thursday 20 th February at 7.30pm Two of the world’s biggest bands, Boyzone and Westlife come TICKETS together for the very first time, with a full band production show. £29.50 Featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy, this theatre VIP MEET & GREET production will include many of their greatest hits. Their TICKETS catalogue includes a record breaking 18 number 1 singles and 9 £80.00 number 1 albums. Expect to hear, ‘World Of Our Own’, ‘Mandy’, ‘Queen of My Heart’, ‘Picture Of You’, ‘Words’, ‘No Matter What’, ‘Uptown Girl’, ‘Flying Without Wings’, ‘You Raise Me Up’, ‘Going Gets Tough’, ‘Swear It Again’, ‘Father and Son’, ‘Love Me For A Reason’, ‘My Love’ and many, many more. A COUNTRY NIGHT IN NASHVILLE Friday 21 st 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. 6 STOCKPORT PLAZA BOX OFFICE: 0161 477 7779 February 2020 A TRIBUTE TO GLADYS KNIGHT - MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA Saturday 22 nd February at 7.30pm Hayley-Ria Christian is internationally renowned as the world’s TICKETS foremost tribute to the ‘Empress of Soul’. In this stunning new £24.00 production her outstanding vocal harmonies, along with a full CONCESSIONS live band and video projection, recreate the stage magic and £23.00 Motown phenomenon that was Gladys Knight & The Pips. Featuring all of the soul divas classic hits including Baby Don't Change Your Mind, Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me, The Way We Were / Try To Remember, Licence To Kill, her signature song Midnight Train To Georgia and many more! ANDY POWELL’S BIG BAND SWING ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON Sunday 23 rd February at 3.00pm After the phenomenal success of his recent shows at the Plaza, TICKETS Stockport’s very own Andy Powell is back by popular demand for £15.00 an afternoon of Swing and Big Band favourites. CONCESSIONS Expect music from the golden era of the Big Bands and the Great £14.00 American Songbook. From Glen Miller to Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin to Ella Fitzgerald, come along to our brand new Sunday Swing Special where Andy and his special guests will be accompanied by Stockport’s finest ‘The New Lights Big Band’.
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