SPRING/ SUMMER 2019

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 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 Family Pantomime JACK & THE BEANSTALK starring TED ROBBINS and CHERYL FERGISON which runs from Friday 29th November 2019 to Sunday 5th January 2020, 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…

Patrons of The Plaza: Leslie Phillips CBE & The Right Honourable, The Baroness Bakewell DBE.

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ADULTS DRAMA MUSIC COMEDY ONLY

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DAN SNOW – AN EVENING WITH THE HISTORY GUY Tuesday 12 th March at 7.30pm

Join the well-known historian and TV presenter as he recounts TICKETS anecdotes of memorable experiences from his very successful £25.00 career as an historian and 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 (young and old) and all those interested in the history of Stockport and the surrounding areas. The show will conclude with a 20minute Q&A.

FILM: TULIP FEVER Thursday 14 th March at 11.00am

In 17th Century Amsterdam, an orphaned girl Sophia (Alicia TICKETS Vikander) is forcibly married to a rich and powerful merchant £8.00 Cornelis Sandvoort (Christoph Waltz) – an unhappy CONCESSIONS “arrangement” that saves her from poverty. After her husband £7.00 commissions a portrait, she begins a passionate affair with the painter Jan Van Loos (Dane DeHaan), a struggling young artist. FILM CLUB MEMBERS Seeking to escape the merchant’s ever-reaching grasp, the £6.00 lovers risk everything and enter the frenzied tulip bulb market, with the hope that the right bulb will make a fortune and buy their freedom.

SILVER SCREEN CONCESSIONS FOR 11AM SCREENING: £6.00

BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 3 March 2019

FILM: HIS GIRL FRIDAY Thursday 14 th March at 7.30pm

Absence Makes the Heart Grow… Jealous! TICKETS £8.00 This Howard Hawks comedy is an absolute gem! Starring Cary Grant as Walter Burns, Editor of the Chicago Morning Post and CONCESSIONS Rosalind Russell as his assistant and ex wife Hildy Johnson, it is £7.00 a film that moves with comedic speed so you’ll have to FILM CLUB concentrate to keep up! Walter and Hildy used to be married but MEMBERS in the frantic world of newspapers events move very quickly, the £6.00 headlines change daily and occasionally so does your life.

The acting is outstanding and the wit slicker than an oil spill making this a superb film played all the way for laughs.

EBI - LIVE IN MANCHESTER Friday 15 th March at 8.00pm

The 50 World Tour Celebrates a lifetimes of memories as EBI, the TICKETS king of Persian pop cements his legacy as one of the greatest PLE ASE CONTAC T artists of our time as he embarks on his final World Tour. WEBSITE FOR DETAILS For tickets please visit: www.ticket55.com/en/event/View/89

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THE ZEBRA PARTNERSHIP PRESENTS AN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY PERFORMANCE OF WOMAN ON FIRE Saturday 16 th March at 7.30pm

This one woman show presented by award-winning company TICKETS Certain Curtain Theatre, Woman On Fire will take you back in £16.00 time to experience one suffragette’s fiery journey fighting for CONCESSIONS women’s right to vote – A journey that will take you from £11.00 Preston to Manchester – London to Glasgow and back.

Discover the turbulent history of the suffrage movement through the eyes and life of Mrs Edith Rigby – mild-mannered doctor’s wife, with a secret identity – that of arsonist, bomber and militant suffragette. Woman On Fire seeks to shed light on suffragette history and the mystery that is Edith Rigby.

THE GREEN ROOM AT THE PLAZA: EVERYTHING STOPS FOR MAD MARCH HARE TEA Sunday 17 th 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 entertain- ment, a rather daft compere and a chance for a singalong so a perfect afternoon of jolly japes for everyone to enjoy!

BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 5 March 2019

BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR Monday 18 th March 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.

GRIMMFEST PRESENTS A JAPANESE HORROR DOUBLE BILL: FILM: RINGU & BATTLE ROYALE Wednesday 20 th March from 7.00pm

Ringu (15) is often named one of the best horror movies of all DOUBLE BILL TICKETS time and has been very influential in popular culture worldwide. £10.00 We're delighted to be screening a newly remastered version of the film courtesy of Arrow. A reporter and her ex-husband INDIVIDUAL SCREENING investigate a cursed videotape that is rumored to kill the viewer TICKETS seven days after watching it. £6.00 Battle Royale (18) is one of the top ten grossing films in Japan. In the future, the Japanese government captures a class of ninth-grade students and forces them to kill each other under the revolutionary "Battle Royale" act.

PLEASE NOTE: TICKETS ARE BOOKABLE VIA GRIMMFEST.COM

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SING-A-LONG-A- THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Thursday 21 st March at 7.00pm

Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron and hiss Rebecca TICKETS Ferguson (…or maybe not) as you experience The Greatest £16.00 Showman in the greatest way possible – with lyrics on the CHILDREN screen so you can join in as loud as you want. £12.00 Our live host will teach you a unique set of dance moves that will GROUP RATES truly make you come alive. As they show how to use our AVAILABLE interactive fun bags, you also get to practice your cheers, your boos and even a few wolf whistles Then you can sit back and relax and sing and dance along to the lyrics on screen.

Please note: This is a screening of the movie not a live stage show

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.

BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 7 March 2019

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 this 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.

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 26TH. PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE FOR DETAILS.

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THE GREEN ROOM AT THE PLAZA: MOTHER'S DAY CHAMPAGNE TEA Sunday 31st March at 1.00pm & 4.00pm

Join us for our celebration Mother’s day tea, a perfect way to TICKETS remember the gift of Motherhood in the relaxed and £23.50 sumptuous surroundings of our art deco Café Lounge.

With a glass of fizz on arrival, followed by a sublime English tea this is the perfect indulgence for you, your family and most definitely for all mothers who deserve to be pampered.

With sittings at 1pm and 4pm we offer an unhurried dining experience so just sit back, relax and enjoy your perfect family celebration. Please call the box office or visit the Plaza website for full details of the celebration menu.

ANDY POWELL'S MONDAY MATINEE CABARET Monday 1st April 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.

BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 9 April 2019

CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH - THE FAREWELL TOUR Thursday 4 th April at 7.30pm

This year Country music legend Charlie plans to retire from TICKETS touring to concentrate on writing and recording music. Before £24.00 his retirement he will be embarking on a final tour of Britain.

Known as the UK’s premier country music singer, country music is only one part of his live shows. Charlie’s gigs are a night of, folk, blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, gospel and anthems.

Winner of ‘Best Songwriter’, ‘Best Song’, ‘Best Male Vocalist’ and ‘International Country Album,’ Charlie’s talent and chart- topping records received the ultimate recognition in 2011 when he was inducted into the British Country Music Hall of Fame.

FILM: STAN & OLLIE Friday 5 th April at 11.00am & 7.30pm (Tea & Talk at 6.00pm)

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. With their golden era behind them, the CONCESSIONS pair embark on a variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland where £7.00 the pairs love of performing, as well as for each other, endures as FILM CLUB they secure their place in the hearts of their adoring public. MEMBERS £6.00 Alongside standard admission to the films we have the chance TEA & TALK to join us for a ‘Tea and Talk’ with Plaza Director David Blake TICKETS who delves into the story that inspired the film – For only £10 £10.00 you enjoy a delightful tea at 6pm followed by admission to the evening screening of this fabulous film.

SILVER SCREEN CONCESSIONS FOR 11AM SCREENING: £6.00

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NORTHERN LIVE – DO I LOVE YOU Saturday 6 th April at 7.30pm

A fantastic full 10 piece live band Northern Soul Show, Keeping TICKETS The Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement £23.50 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.

FILM: THE FAVOURITE Sunday 7 th April at 2.30pm & 7.30pm

While England is at war with France and an increasingly TICKETS frail Queen Anne occupies the throne, Lady Sarah and new £8.00 servant Abigail fight to be 'The Favourite' of their Queen. CONCESSIONS Sarah is Anne's closest friend, and is often forced to manage £7.00 the country in her stead, and her absences from Anne's side FILM CLUB give Abigail the chance to slip in and become the Queen's new MEMBERS companion, with a possibility of finally fulfilling her ambitions. £6.00

Men, women, politics or rabbits won't stand in her way in 'The Favourite', starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz.

BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 11 April 2019

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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NT LIVE SCREENING: ALL ABOUT EVE Thursday 11th April at 7.00pm

Gillian Anderson (X-Files) and Lily James (Mamma Mia! Here TICKETS We Go Again) lead in this National Theatre production, £15.00 broadcast live to cinemas from the West End in London. CONCESSIONS All About Eve tells the story of Margo Channing. True star of the £13.00 theatre. The spotlight is hers, always has been. But now there’s Eve. Her biggest fan. Young, beautiful Eve. The golden girl, the girl next door. But you know all about Eve… don’t you…?

Lifting the curtain on a world of jealousy and ambition, this new production, from one of the world's most innovative theatre directors, Ivo van Hove (Network, NT Live: A View from the Bridge), asks why our fascination with celebrity, youth and identity never seems to get old.

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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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From the producers that brought you The Wizard of Oz in will be Sarah Walker as Fairy Performance Times 2017, Regal Entertainments are back at Stockport Plaza this Rose; and the hilarious Si Foster Easter with the enchanting panto Beauty and the Beast. completes the cast as Potty Thu 18 Apr 1pm Polly. Fri 19 Apr 12pm 4pm Starring Channel 5 Milkshake’s unexpected of princes with An enchanting tale fi lled with Sat 20 Apr 12pm 4pm Kiera-Nicole Brennan leading Andrew Geater as the Beast. hilarious comedy, wonderful Sun 21 Apr 12pm 4pm an all-star cast as the beautiful songs and a story which proves Also trying to win Belle’s heart Mon 22 Apr 12pm 4pm Belle, make sure that you have is Philip McGuinness as the that even the grumpiest of booked your place in this magical brutish Gaston; the brilliant Beasts can change his ways. world. Get ready to go on an Lewis Devine will be causing Make sure to book before the Tickets adventure and follow Belle as mayhem and mischief as French fi nal rose petal falls! she falls in love with the most £18 Standard | £17 Concessions, Frank; adding some extra sparkle Cast subject to change. £12 Children | £57 Family Ticket

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Total spread size: 198mm X 210mm + bleed Bleed - 3mm around all edges (2 pages: 99mm x 210mm) Gutter - 10mm around all inside edges

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REGAL ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENT STOCKPORT’S ENCHANTING EASTER PANTOMIME

210mm

CHANNEL 5 MILKSHAKE’S KIERA-NICOLE BRENNAN AS BELLE

THE SENSATIONAL THE HILARIOUS THE TALENTED SI FOSTER LEWIS DEVINE ANDREW GEATER AS POTTY POLLY AS FRENCH FRANK AS THE BEAST

THE BRILLIANT THE BEAUTIFUL DIRECTED BY CHANTELLE NOLAN • WRITTEN BY LIAM MELLOR PHILIP MCGUINNESS SARAH WALKER CHOREOGRAPHED BY SARAH WALKER • MUSICAL DIRECTOR CALLUM CLARKE AS GASTON AS FAIRY ROSE

From the producers that brought you The Wizard of Oz in will be Sarah Walker as Fairy Performance Times 2017, Regal Entertainments are back at Stockport Plaza this Rose; and the hilarious Si Foster Easter with the enchanting panto Beauty and the Beast. completes the cast as Potty Thu 18 Apr 1pm Polly. Fri 19 Apr 12pm 4pm Starring Channel 5 Milkshake’s unexpected of princes with An enchanting tale fi lled with Sat 20 Apr 12pm 4pm Kiera-Nicole Brennan leading Andrew Geater as the Beast. hilarious comedy, wonderful Sun 21 Apr 12pm 4pm an all-star cast as the beautiful songs and a story which proves Also trying to win Belle’s heart Mon 22 Apr 12pm 4pm Belle, make sure that you have is Philip McGuinness as the that even the grumpiest of booked your place in this magical brutish Gaston; the brilliant Beasts can change his ways. world. Get ready to go on an Lewis Devine will be causing Make sure to book before the Tickets adventure and follow Belle as mayhem and mischief as French fi nal rose petal falls! she falls in love with the most £18 Standard | £17 Concessions, Frank; adding some extra sparkle Cast subject to change. £12 Children | £57 Family Ticket

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RSC ENCORE SCREENING: AS YOU LIKE IT Wednesday 24 th April at 7.00pm

Come into the forest; dare to change your state of mind. TICKETS £15.00 Rosalind is banished, wrestling with her heart and her head. With her cousin by her side, she journeys to a world of exile CONCESSIONS where barriers are broken down and all can discover their £13.00 deeper selves. Director Kimberley Sykes (Dido, Queen of Carthage) directs a riotous, exhilarating version of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy.

GRIMMFEST PRESENTS AN INVASION DOUBLE BILL: FILM: ATTACK THE BLOCK & THE FACULTY Thursday 25 th April at 7.00pm

The Faculty (15) - In this horror sci-fi film, directed by Robert DOUBLE BILL TICKETS Rodriguez, a group of High School students suspect the teaching £10.00 staff of being aliens, intent on making the students their victims. Grimmfest are delighted to be able to screen a 35mm print of this INDIVIDUAL SCREENING film on the 20th Anniversary of its original UK theatrical release. TICKETS £6.00 Attack the Block (15) - Joe Cornish wrote and directed this British, comedy, sci-fi thriller which follows an unlucky young woman and a gang of inner-city kids who make an unlikely alliance to defend their turf against savage alien creatures. Starring Jodie Whittaker (Dr Who) and John Boyega (Star Wars).

PLEASE NOTE: TICKETS ARE BOOKABLE VIA GRIMMFEST.COM

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FILM: WILD ROSE Friday 26 th April at 11.00am

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, who persuade the richest man in town (Stanley FILM CLUB Holloway) to help them operate the line themselves. But MEMBERS £6.00 runaway trains make this difficult, as does sabotage from the bus company.

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RJL DANCE: DANCE WITH ME TONIGHT Saturday 27 th April at 7.00pm & Sunday 28 th April at 3.00pm

The talented senior students of RJL Dance Studios are back to TICKETS perform in a fabulous variety performance. The show features PLE ASE CONTAC T many dance styles from ballet to hip-hop with musical theatre REBECCA too. Perfect for the whole family to enjoy! ON: 07739 695 603

BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR Monday 29 th April at 11.00am

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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.

RUSSELL KANE: THE FAST AND THE CURIOUS Friday 10 th May at 8.00pm

Packing more energy than a Duracell factory, Russell’s RS Turbo TICKETS laugh engine will motor through love, family and life – once £20.00 again proving that the fast and the curious amongst us, see THIS EVENT more stuff, and get more done. IS SUITABLE FOR AGES 14+ (PARENTAL Multi-award winning comedian, presenter, actor, author and GUIDANCE) scriptwriter Russell Kane is best known for BBC Three’s Stupid LIKELY TO BE SWE ARING Man, Smart Phone and the host of three series of BBC Three‘s AND ADULT CONTENT Live At The Electric.

Winner of Best Show in 2010 at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, Russell went on to make history as the first comedian to win both the Edinburgh Award and Melbourne Comedy Festival’s Barry Award in one year.

BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 19 May 2019

DAVID GEST'S SOUL LEGENDS: SOUL TRAIN TOUR UK 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 £29.00 David Gest. The Soul Legends will reunite for the Soul Train Tour to continue David’s Legacy and support his Foundation.

Dina Carroll; ‘Ain’t No Man, Perfect Year’, Mari Wilson; ‘Just What I Always Wanted’, Freda Payne; ‘Band of Gold’, GC Cameron of the Spinners; ‘Could It Be I’m Falling In Love, Working My Way Back To You’, Junior; ‘My Mama Used To Say’, The Flirtations; ‘Nothing But A Heartache’, Lenny Zakatek; ‘I Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet’, Eban Brown of The Stylistics ‘I’m Stone In Love With You, You Make Me Feel Brand New’.

NORTHERN TAMIL ASSOCIATION PRESENTS: VEENA MAESTRO RAJHESH VAIDHYA Sunday 12 th May at 11.00am

The legendary Veena Maestro Rajhesh Vaidhya is one of the TICKETS finest musicians the world has seen, he is here to enthrall the PLE ASE CONTAC T audience with his filmy and semi classical music. It doesn't stop WEBSITE here we have the most talented singers from the Vijay TV super FOR DETAILS singer fame Anand Aravindakshan, Lakshmi Pradeep and Malavika Rajhesh Vaidhya.

Come and enjoy this scintillating afternoon of music and fun. This is a charity show and all the net proceeds will be spent on charitable donations. For tickets please visit: www.northerntamilassociation.org.uk

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THE PRIDE OF IRELAND SHOW Sunday 12 th May at 8.00pm

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!

NT LIVE SCREENING: ALL MY SONS Tuesday 14 th May at 7.00pm

Broadcast live from The Old Vic in London, Academy TICKETS Award-winner Sally Field (Steel Magnolias, Brothers & Sisters) £15.00 and Bill Pullman(The Sinner, Independence Day) star in Arthur CONCESSIONS Miller’s blistering drama All My Sons. £13.00 America, 1947. Despite hard choices and even harder knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They have built a home, raised two sons and established a thriving business.

But nothing lasts forever and their contented lives, already shadowed by the loss of their eldest boy to war, are about to shatter. With the return of a figure from the past, long buried truths are forced to the surface and the price of their American dream is laid bare.

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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.

ARETHA - RESPECT Friday 17 th May at 7.30pm

A sensational celebration of the life and music of the greatest TICKETS female soul vocalist of all time. £24.00

RESPECT features the awesome vocal talents of international Soul Diva Janine Johnson whose previous collaborations include George Michael, Take That and Paloma Faith.

Musical Director Malcolm Maddock (James Brown, Elton John, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, George Benson) heads a band of the worlds most accomplished soul musicians.

Share Aretha’s Legacy - pay respect and say a little prayer for THE QUEEN OF SOUL.

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THEATRE DANCE WORKSHOP TICKETS £12.00 Saturday 18 th May at 7.00pm

Theate Dance Workshop make a welcome return for their annual 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.

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 FILM CLUB maintain sales Sid and Arthur must arrange for ever more MEMBERS £6.00 outrageous plugs on TV shows. Includes a cameo appearance by Sabrina to the fun and mayhem and this is British Film Comedy at its very best.

BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR Monday 20 th May at 11.00am

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BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 23 May 2019

GRIMMFEST PRESENTS A KILLER THRILLER DOUBLE BILL: FILM: AMERICAN PSYCHO & PSYCHO Thursday 23 rd May at 7.00pm

American Psycho (18) - In this crime drama, Jason Bateman DOUBLE BILL TICKETS (Christian Bale) a wealthy NYC investment banking executive £10.00 hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent fantasies. Grimmfest INDIVIDUAL SCREENING is honored to be able to bring this 35mm print to The Plaza. TICKETS Psycho (15) - In this horror, mystery, thriller, a Phoenix £6.00 secretary embezzles from her employer's client, goes on the run, and checks into a motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother. Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh star in Alfred Hitchcock's classic Psycho.

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FILM: COLETTE Friday 24 th May at 11.00am

After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly TICKETS as “Willy” (Dominic West), Gabrielle Colette (Keira Knightley) is £8.00 transplanted from her home in rural France to the artistic CONCESSIONS splendour of Paris. Willy convinces Colette to ghost-write for £7.00 him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a cultural sensation. FILM CLUB MEMBERS After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and £6.00 their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels. Colette’s fight over creative ownership and gender roles drives her to overcome societal constraints, revolutionising literature, fashion and personal expression.

SILVER SCREEN CONCESSIONS FOR 11AM SCREENING: £6.00

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FILM: THE ITALIAN JOB (1969) Friday 24 th May at 7.30pm

Forget about the straight and narrow. Clever con Charlie Croker TICKETS (Michael Caine) intends to go straight to the bank. Fresh from £8.00 the slammer, he begins work on a heist that will either set him CONCESSIONS up for life, or send him up forever. Croker and his unruly lot of £7.00 thieves take on the mob, the police and the gridlocked traffic of Turin to rob a heavily armed shipment of gold bullion. FILM CLUB MEMBERS Noel Coward co-stars (in his last film role) in this open-throttle £6.00 caper as criminal mastermind Bridger. Benny Hill, Raf Vallone and Rosano Brazzi add to the story's fun and suspense as it zips from plan to robbery to escape to an ending that's a cliff-hanger in every sense of the word! Hold on tight!

ORGAN COFFEE MORNING Saturday 25 th May 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.

BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 25 May 2019

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 giveaways and even a meet & greet with the girls after the show! FAMILY TICKET The show features all of Little Mix’s hits including Black Magic, £48.00 Power, No More Sad Songs, Wings, Shoutout To My Ex and even a few covers from their time on the XFactor.

EAMONN AND JIMMY’S DO FOR DI Sunday 26 th May at 7.30pm

In memory of a much loved friend and colleague, TICKETS Dianne Oxberry . £12.00

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CHRIS NORMAN Friday 31 st May at 7.30pm

Famed for fronting huge 70’s hit band Smokie, Chris Norman TICKETS has gone on to carve a successful solo career since leaving the £25.00 band in 1986, when his first single ‘Midnight Lady’ became a massive hit throughout Europe including holding the German No.1 slot for 6 weeks!

Smokie's hits include; ‘If You Think You Know How To Love Me’, ‘Don’t Play Your Rock’N’Roll To Me', 'Something’s Been Making Me Blue', 'Wild Angels', 'Living Next Door To Alice', 'Needles And Pins', 'Oh Carol' among many others.

For many years Chris has been busy touring with his live band and releasing a new album every couple of years. And now he is returning to the UK with all his hits and some great new tracks.

BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 27 June 2019

THAT’LL BE THE DAY Tuesday 4 th June at 7.30pm

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 chance to see its latest most popular 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 touring of national touring, That’ll Be The Day is living proof that Rock & Roll will never die!

RSC ENCORE SCREENING: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Wednesday 5 th June at 7.00pm

In a reimagined 1590, England is a matriarchy. Baptista Minola TICKETS is seeking to sell off her son Katherine to the highest bidder. Cue £15.00 an explosive battle of the sexes in this electrically charged love CONCESSIONS story. Justin Audibert (Snow in Midsummer, The Jew of Malta) £13.00 turns Shakespeare’s fierce, energetic comedy of gender and materialism on its head to offer a fresh perspective on its portrayal of hierarchy and power.

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FILM: HOLMES & WATSON Friday 7 th June at 11.00am & 7.30pm

Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly and Ralph Fiennes star in this TICKETS humorous take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic mysteries £8.00 featuring Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. CONCESSIONS Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson join forces to £7.00 investigate a mysterious murder at Buckingham Palace. It seems FILM CLUB like an open-and-shut case as all signs point to Professor James MEMBERS Moriarty, the criminal mastermind and long-time nemesis of £6.00 the crime-solving duo. When new twists and clues begin to emerge, the world's greatest sleuth and his trusted assistant must now use their legendary wits and ingenious methods to catch the killer before the queen becomes the next victim.

SILVER SCREEN CONCESSIONS FOR 11AM SCREENING: £6.00

WALK RIGHT BACK Saturday 8 th June at 7.30pm

After a phenomenal sell out tour in 2018, Walk Right Back is… TICKETS BACK! From the Producers of That’ll be the Day, the show tells £22.50 the story of the most successful duo of all time – The Everly Brothers.

Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers around those trademark “harmonies from heaven”.

Follow the brothers rise to fame, through their decade-long feud to the glorious reunion that gave them back to the world, and back to each other.

BOOK ONLINE: WWW.STOCKPORTPLAZA.CO.UK 29 June 2019

FILM: THE GODFATHER I & II Sunday 9 th June at 2.00pm / 6.00pm

The Plaza is proud to present Parts I & II of one of the greatest TICKETS film titles of all time – The Godfather £8.00

In Part I at 2.00pm, The story begins as “Don” Vito Corleone, CONCESSIONS £7.00 the head of a New York Mafia “family”, oversees his daughter’s wedding. His beloved son Michael has just come home from the FILM CLUB war, but does not intend to become part of his father’s business. MEMBERS £6.00 Part II at 6.00pm is a brilliant companion piece to the original The Godfather and continues the saga of two generations of DOUBLE BILL successive power within the Corleone family. TICKET £10.00 With either individual screening tickets or a special ‘Double Bill’ Ticket to enjoy both films for only £10 this is a cinematic masterpiece not to be missed.

SUN RECORDS – THE CONCERT Friday 14 th June at 7.30pm

Where Rock’n’Roll Was Born – the Official Sun Records Concert TICKETS Show. The label that brought you Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, £24.00 Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Rufus Thomas and CONCESSIONS scores more rockin’ pioneers, comes to life live on stage. £23.00 Revisit the recording studio where the distinctive Sun sound was crafted by musical visionary Sam Phillips. His trailblazing Memphis studio brought us That’s Alright Mama, Great Balls of Fire, I Walk the Line, Blue Suede Shoes, Good Rockin’ Tonight. . . hundreds of hits that would influence the world of music.

Starring a multi-talented cast of singers and a supporting cast of amazing musicians, the official concert show takes you back to the birthplace of rock’n’roll.

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FILM: THE MATRIX – A 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Saturday 15 th June at Midday

Upon it's release in 1999, The Matrix series turned the world of TICKETS CONTAC T blockbuster action filmmaking on its head. The films follow Neo BOX OFFICE (Keanu Reeves) who is plucked from obscurity by Morpheus FOR DETAILS (Lawrence Fishbourne) and Trinity (Carrie Ann-Moss) as they believe he is the key to ending a future enslavement of humans, by machines. With its ground-breaking use of special effects and a mind bending science fiction story that is still relevant today, The Matrix became one of the greatest action films of all-time.

Join RAD Screenings for a day celebrating The Matrix and its extended universe on the big screen, special event additions to be announced soon!

GRIMMFEST PRESENTS A HAMMER HORROR DOUBLE BILL: FILM: THE DEVIL RIDES OUT (1968) & THE PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES (1966) Thursday 20 th June at 7.00pm

The Devil Rides Out (15) - Terence Fisher directs Christopher DOUBLE BILL TICKETS Lee in this classic Hammer Horror. The Duc de Richleau and £10.00 his friend try to save their friend from the influence of a group of Satanists with magic powers. INDIVIDUAL SCREENING The Plague of the Zombies (12A) - Young workers are dying TICKETS £6.00 because of a mysterious epidemic. Doctor Thompson is helpless and asks for help. Terrible things happen soon, beyond imagination or reality.

PLEASE NOTE: TICKETS ARE BOOKABLE VIA GRIMMFEST.COM

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FILM: THE AFTERMATH st Friday 21 June at 11.00am TBC

THE AFTERMATH is set in postwar Germany in 1946. Rachael TICKETS Morgan (Keira Knightley) arrives in the ruins of Hamburg in the £8.00 bitter winter, to be reunited with her husband Lewis (Jason CONCESSIONS Clarke), a British colonel charged with rebuilding the shattered £7.00 city. But as they set off for their new home, Rachael is stunned to discover that Lewis has made an unexpected decision: They will FILM CLUB be sharing the grand house with its previous owners, a German MEMBERS £6.00 widower (Alexander Skarsgård) and his troubled daughter. In this charged atmosphere, enmity and grief give way to passion and betrayal.

SILVER SCREEN CONCESSIONS FOR 11AM SCREENING: £6.00

FILM: GOLDFINGER Friday 21st June at 7.30pm

Special agent 007 (Sean Connery) has just come face to face with TICKETS one of the most notorious villains of all time. And now he’ll have £8.00 to outwit and outgun this powerful tycoon to prevent him from CONCESSIONS cashing in on a devious scheme to raid Fort Knox – and £7.00 obliterate the world economy! FILM CLUB MEMBERS £6.00

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HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES Saturday 22 nd June at 7.30pm

Join Vicki Michelle and the Hormonal Housewives as they blast TICKETS their witty way through a catalogue of women’s bits: weight £26.00 gain, weight loss, mood swings, moody teenagers, men, zumba, CONCESSIONS therapy, housework, homework, electrolysis, men, sex, working £24.00 out, staying in, going out, bikini waxes, celebrity gossip, eating, not eating, chocolate, wine, more chocolate, social media, more SUITABLE FOR AGES wine, and all the other joys of being a 21st century woman! 14+ ONLY

A seriously funny evening – what these women can’t teach you about modern womanhood isn’t worth knowing...

BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR Monday 24 th June at 11.00am

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JIMMY CARR - TERRIBLY FUNNY Friday 28 th June at 7.00pm & 10.00pm

Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of TICKETS terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or £29.50 people you know and love. But they’re just jokes – they are not SUITABLE the terrible things. FOR AGES 16+ ONLY Political correctness at a comedy show is like health and safety at a rodeo. Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.

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THE WELLSPRING PRESENTS: THE SHINING STARS OF STOCKPORT Saturday 29 th June at 7.30pm

The Wellspring (Stockport) Ltd presents “The Shining Stars TICKETS of Stockport”. £12.00

A variety concert of musicians, dancers and singers, hosted by CONCESSIONS Gordon Burns. £10.00

NT SCREENING: SMALL ISLAND rd Wednesday 3 July at 7.00pm AS LIVE

Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel Small Island comes TICKETS to life in an epic new theatre adaptation. Experience the play in £15.00 cinemas, filmed live on stage as part of National Theatre Live’s CONCESSIONS 10th birthday. £13.00 Small Island embarks on a journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948 – the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury.

The play follows three intricately connected stories. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as the play traces the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK.

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FILM: CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME Friday 5 th July at 11.00am

Celebrity biographer Lee Israel makes her living profiling the TICKETS likes of Katharine Hepburn, Tallulah Bankhead, Estee Lauder £8.00 and journalist Dorothy Kilgallen. CONCESSIONS When Lee is no longer able to get published because she has £7.00 fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to FILM CLUB deception, abetted by her loyal friend Jack. MEMBERS £6.00

SILVER SCREEN CONCESSIONS FOR 11AM SCREENING: £6.00

FILM: A TASTE OF HONEY Friday 5 th July at 7.30pm

Shelagh Delaney’s play had already played in the West End and TICKETS on Broadway when Tony Richardson made this film adaptation, £8.00 shot on location in Salford, Blackpool and of course Stockport. CONCESSIONS Rita Tushingham made her indelible screen debut as Jo, a young £7.00 girl who falls pregnant after leaving home and her mother played by Dora Bryan who gives a revelatory performance in the role. FILM CLUB MEMBERS Jo befriends Geoff, a gentle kind hearted gay man, and they move £6.00 in together like two children playing house, for a while finding an innocent but fragile happiness.

Richardson, always skilled with actors, draws fine performances from his entire cast and A Taste of Honey remains an outstanding example of the British New Wave.

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FILM: RED JOAN th Saturday 6 July at 2.30pm & 7.30pm TBC

English born Joan Stanley played by Dame Judi Dench, is a TICKETS Soviet and communist party sympathizer who becomes £8.00 employed as a British government civil servant, and gets CONCESSIONS recruited by the KGB in the mid-1930s. £7.00 Joan successfully transfers nuclear bomb secrets to the Soviet FILM CLUB Union, which enables them to keep up with the west in the MEMBERS development of atomic weapons, and remains undetected as a £6.00 spy for over a half a century.

GIBSON DANCE ACADEMY PRESENTS: SHUT UP AND DANCE Sunday 7 th & Friday 12 th July at 5.30pm

Gibson Dance Academy are back and are bringing their brand TICKETS new show, Shut Up and Dance, to The Plaza. £10.00

It will be a dance filled showcase of talent, glitter and style! KIDS & OAPS £8.00

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THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK - THE GREATEST SHOWGIRLS TOUR Tuesday 9 th July at 7.30pm

Those dazzling Divas are back, coming of age and celebrating TICKETS being 21! The entertainment soars from start to finish with £24.00 infectious showstopping performances that will bring you to CONCESSIONS your feet time and time again. The glamour of Hollywood and £22.00 the glitz of Las Vegas meet the beloved traditions of classic British music hall in a mesmerizing spectacle fulfilling Millions SUITABLE FOR of Dreams for everyone. ADULTS ONLY

A complete celebration of Individuality and pride in saying “This is Me”. With glamorous new scenes of gorgeous spectacular costumes, choreography and – of course – hilarious comedy, undeniably the Ladyboys are the greatest Showgirls!

FILM: 9 TO 5 Saturday 13 th July at 7.30pm

In this hilarious farce, three of Hollywood’s favourite female TICKETS stars – Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton – live every £8.00 secretary’s dream as they turn the tables on their boss and turn CONCESSIONS their male controlled workplace into a model office. £7.00 At Consolidated, the office manager (Tomlin), the vice FILM CLUB presidents secretary (Parton) and the newest employee (Fonda) MEMBERS become great friends as they share their resentment about their £6.00 egotistical, sexist box (Dabney Coleman). When they inadvertently get a chance to take revenge, they institute a host of popular office procedures in his absence – even as their scheme spins wildly out of control.

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DISABILITY STOCKPORT: 40TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL Monday 15 th to Saturday 20 th July

Disability Stockport was founded in Stockport in 1979, it is a TICKETS voluntary organisation which assists and supports people with CONTAC T BOX OFFICE physical disabilities and/or sensory loss or impairments. FOR DETAILS

We are proud to be hosting the 2019 Anniversary Festival to celebrate Disability Stockport’s 40 year journey, their contribution to the borough, innovative projects and initiatives and their connection to their disabled members, families and carers. Each day there will be an 11am film dedicated to key characters and real people who are living with a disability. Plus an open mic comedy night, mini conference, women and disability evening plus a concert to close the week of activities.

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GRIMMFEST PRESENTS A 20TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING OF: FILM: THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT Wednesday 24 th July at 8.00pm

Three film students vanish after traveling into a Maryland forest TICKETS to film a documentary on the local Blair Witch legend, leaving £6.00 only their footage behind.

Twenty years ago, when the internet was in its infancy, the world was held captive by this ‘real-life’ documentary style film which projected the ‘found-footage’ sub-genre into the horror-sphere. Whilst the film was made for only $60,000, it made $1.5m in its US opening weekend and has gone on to gross nearly $250m world-wide. Grimmfest are pleased to be able to present a 35mm print for this celebratory screening.

PLEASE NOTE: TICKETS ARE BOOKABLE VIA GRIMMFEST.COM

NEIL SANDS - SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY Thursday 25 th July at 2.00pm

Join Neil Sands for his biggest ever matinee show with more TICKETS singers, more memories and even more fun. As he takes you for a £14.50 Sentimental Journey back through The fabulous 40’s, The CONCESSIONS Rocking 50’s, The Swinging 60’s and The Sensational 70’s. £13.50 This brand new production is guaranteed to have you singing along from start to finish with over 60 all time favourite songs, bringing back so many happy memories of golden days past, and celebrates the 75th anniversary of D-Day in a flag waving finale paying tribute to the veterans of the armed forces.

This feel good afternoon is mixed with stunning voices, dazzling costumes, tons of good old fashioned fun, and a truly unique atmosphere that will brighten any day.

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FILM: IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK Friday 26 th July at 11.00am

An adaptation of James Baldwin’s novel about a woman fighting TICKETS to free her falsely accused husband from prison before the birth £8.00 of their child, director Barry Jenkins’ follow-up to Moonlight has CONCESSIONS been described as a plunge into the world of black love, with all £7.00 the pain and the joy that can go along with it. A work that examines the African-American experience through its setting FILM CLUB in 1970s New York, this is a gorgeous and jazz-inspired tone MEMBERS £6.00 poem on the subjects of love, suffering and racial injustice.

SILVER SCREEN CONCESSIONS FOR 11AM SCREENING: £6.00

FILM: HARVEY Friday 26 th July at 7.30pm

James Stewart gives one of his finest performances in this TICKETS light-hearted film, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play. £8.00

Stewart stars as Elwood P. Dowd, whose constant companion is CONCESSIONS Harvey, a six-foot rabbit that only he can see. To his sister, Vera £7.00 Louise, Elwood’s obsession with Harvey has been a thorn in the FILM CLUB side of her plans to marry off her daughter. But when Vera Louise MEMBERS decides to put Elwood in a mental hospital, a hilarious mix-up £6.00 occurs and she finds herself committed instead.

It’s up to Elwood to straighten out the mess with his kindly philosophy and his “imaginary” friend, in this popular classic that features a Best Support Actress Academy Award winning performance by Josephine Hull.

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ANDRÉ RIEU: SHALL WE DANCE? Saturday 27 th July at 7.00pm & Sunday 28 th July at 3.00pm

André Rieu’s annual hometown Maastricht concerts attract TICKETS fans from all corners of the globe. The medieval town square is £15.00 transformed into a spectacular backdrop for unforgettable CONCESSIONS concerts filled with humour, fun and emotion for all ages – and, £13.00 of course, magnificent music.

Join André Rieu, his Johann Strauss Orchestra, world class sopranos, The Platin Tenors and special guests for a magical cinema experience. Audiences will be treated to behind the scenes content and an exclusive interview with André and as always, some delicious surprises.

Shall we dance?

BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR Monday 29 th July at 11.00am

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RSC SCREENING: MEASURE FOR MEASURE Wednesday 31st July at 7.00pm

When a young novice nun is compromised by a corrupt official, TICKETS who offers to save her brother from execution in return for sex, £15.00 she has no idea where to turn for help. When she threatens to CONCESSIONS expose him, he tells her that no one would believe her. £13.00 Shakespeare wrote this play in the early 1600s, yet it remains astonishingly resonant today. Artistic Director, Gregory Doran, directs this new production.

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THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS Friday 6 th September at 7.30pm

The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining folk now for over TICKETS 43 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour £15.00 and audience participation. In their time together, the group CONCESSIONS have performed thousands of concerts, recorded over 30 albums, £14.00 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'.

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN Saturday 7 th September at 7.30pm

Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, TICKETS glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and £26.50 outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience! CONCESSIONS With timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, £25.50 The Temptations, The Supremes, Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson GROUP RATES and more, this breath-taking concert spectacular takes you on a AVAILABLE musical journey through all your favourite songs.

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

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CHESHIRE THEATRE SCHOOL TICKETS th th CONTAC T Sunday 8 & Saturday 14 September BOX OFFICE FOR DETAILS Cheshire Theatre School presents: A Million Dreams 2019. Our talented students will take you on an eclectic journey through the decades to present day. From dancing teddy bears to daring circus folk there will be something for everyone! This will truly be one of the greatest shows!

DOING DEMENTIA DIFFERENTLY TICKETS CONTAC T th Friday 13 September at 7.30pm BOX OFFICE FOR DETAILS Doing Dementia Differently is our annual event that uses the performing arts to celebrate the achievements of people living with dementia. We will have our usual mix of film, poetry and drama, so make a date to join us!

HERITAGE OPEN DAY FREE ENTRY Sunday 15 th September - Doors open from 11.00am

The Plaza throws open her doors as part of the National Heritage Open Days for a full day of events and an opportunity for you to investigate behind the scenes of our much loved Art Deco gem. Special presentations are scheduled for 11am, 1pm and 3pm, no need to book, simply turn up on the day.

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FILM: AT ETERNITY’S GATE th Thursday 19 September at 11.00am TBC

Julian Schnabel’s At Eternity’s Gate is a journey inside the world TICKETS and mind of a person who, despite scepticism, ridicule and £8.00 illness, created some of the world’s most beloved and stunning CONCESSIONS works of art. This is not a forensic biography, but rather scenes £7.00 based on Vincent van Gogh’s (Academy Award® Nominee Willem Dafoe) letters, common agreement about events in his FILM CLUB life that present as facts, hearsay, and moments that are just MEMBERS £6.00 plain invented.

SILVER SCREEN CONCESSIONS FOR 11AM SCREENING: £6.00

FILM: SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY MORNING Thursday 19 th September at 7.30pm

A key film of the British New Wave, Saturday Night and Sunday TICKETS Morning was a great box office success – audiences were thrilled £8.00 by the anti-establishment energy, the gritty realism of its setting CONCESSIONS and most of all by a fresh and outspoken working class hero. £7.00 Arthur Seaton spends his days at a factory bench, his Saturday FILM CLUB evenings in the local pubs, and his Saturday nights with Brenda, MEMBERS wife of a fellow factory worker. Played by Albert Finney with an £6.00 irresistible animal vitality, Arthur is anti-authority and unashamedly amoral. With powerful central performances, cracking dialogue by Sillitoe and a superb jazz score by Johnny Dankworth, the film stands as a vibrant modern classic.

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FILM: OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL 2019 Saturday 21st September at 7.30pm

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is back with a brand-new TICKETS selection of the world’s most captivating ocean films! £13.50

Brought to you by the team behind the Banff Film Festival, this CONCESSIONS carefully curated collection of short films features sublime £12.00 footage from both above and below the water’s surface, GROUP RATES showcases the spellbinding power and beauty of our oceans. AVAILABLE Celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who chase the crests of waves and marvel at the mysteries of the big blue. Be awed by mesmerising marine life and spectacular cinematography from unexplored depths of our planet!

EARLY BIRD OFFER: ALL TICKETS £12.00 UNTIL MAY 31ST

TALON – GREATEST HITS TOUR 2019 Sunday 22 nd September at 7.30pm

Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the TICKETS most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and the £24.00 ‘Greatest Hits Tour 2019’ will once again feature the Eagles CONCESSIONS timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, £23.00 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.

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UPBEAT BEATLES Friday 27 th September at 7.30pm

The Upbeat Beatles are second to none - powerhouse vocals, TICKETS precision harmonies and tight musicianship. The guys have an £21.50 easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business.

There isn’t a band to touch them - 8 bars of “Twist and Shout” and you will know why! No other band can perform this song like the Upbeat Beatles!

The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation. If you love the Beatles you’ll love this show, and if you don’t love the Beatles you’ll love this show!

BONEY M IN DISCO FEVER LIVE Saturday 28 th September at 7.45pm

Boney M, Jaki Graham and Funky Town return to Disco TICKETS Fever LIVE! £25.50

Boney M - Celebrating 14 top 20 hits including: Rivers Of Babylon, Brown Girl In The Ring, Ma Baker, Rasputin, Sunny, Daddy Cool, Mary’s Boy Child, Gotta Go Home, & Painter Man.

The amazing Jaki Graham returns to the Plaza for Disco Fever. Following her hit version of 'Could It Be I’m Falling In Love' in 1985, Jaki scored a further five top 20 hits including: Round and Around, Set Me Free, Mated, Breaking Away & Step Right up.

The Funky Town Disco band and the Legendary Leroy Lurve complete this night of 'Disco Frolic'.

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SIMPLY RE-RED: HOLDING BACK THE YEARS A TRIBUTE TO MICK HUCKNALL AND SIMPLY RED Thursday 3 rd October at 7.30pm

With more than thirty Top 40 singles and several of the TICKETS best-selling albums of the last four decades to choose from, £20.00 this world class seven piece band recreates every slick groove CONCESSIONS and perfect melody from Mick Hucknall’s remarkable global £19.00 career in an unparalleled display of authenticity and style, guaranteed to keep the audience singing and dancing all night.

‘Money’s Too Tight To Mention’, ‘Stars’, ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’, ‘Something Got Me Started’ and many more!

Winner 'Official UK No.1' National Tribute Music Awards!

FILM: MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS Friday 4 th October at 11.00am

'Mary, Queen of Scots' explores the turbulent life of the TICKETS charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed £8.00 at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to CONCESSIONS her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland £7.00 and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. Each young Queen beholds her 'sister' in fear and fascination. FILM CLUB MEMBERS Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine £6.00 world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones - and change the course of history.

SILVER SCREEN CONCESSIONS FOR 11AM SCREENING: £6.00

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FILM: SOME LIKE IT HOT Friday 4 th October at 7.30pm

When Chicago musicians Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack TICKETS Lemmon) accidentally witness a gangland shooting they quickly £8.00 board a southbound train to Florida, disguised as Josephine and CONCESSIONS Daphne, the two newest – and homeliest – members of an all girl £7.00 jazz band. FILM CLUB Their cover is perfect... until a lovelorn singer (Marilyn Monroe) MEMBERS falls for 'Josephine', and playboy (Joe E. Brown) falls for 'Daphne' £6.00 and a mob boss (George Raft) refuses to fall for their hoax!

Nominated for 7 Academy Awards, Some Like It Hot is the quintessential madcap farce and one of the greatest film comedies of all time.

BOWIE EXPERIENCE Saturday 5 th October at 7.30pm

Bowie Experience is a breathtaking concert celebrating the TICKETS music of the world’s greatest pop icon, David Bowie. £23.50

A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production promises an YOUNG DUDES unforgettable journey of sound and vision, featuring all the hits (UNDER 14) from A to Ziggy. £10.00

Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail, bringing the golden years of David Bowie to theatres across the globe. So, put on your red shoes and Let’s Dance!

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TALKING PICTURES TV PRESENTS: THE 6TH FESTIVAL OF FILM – 2019 Sunday 6 th October from 11.00am

Enjoy a whole day celebrating British Film and TV history. TICKETS This memorable event will include a variety of films, shorts and £20.00 celebrity guests from the world of film, and the eras we all love! A truly great day out for fans of British film and TV from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s.

Fans of Talking Pictures TV, the nation’s favourite film channel, will enjoy this packed day out in Stockport at the beautiful and iconic cinema. A selection of stalls selling film memorabilia, special book signings and DVDs will also be available.

To book tickets visit www.renownfilms.co.uk or phone 0808 178 8212.

RESPECT: THE ARETHA FRANKLIN SONGBOOK Wednesday 9 th October at 7.30pm

RESPECT – The Aretha Franklin Songbook is an amazing live TICKETS concert that pays tribute to the Queen of Soul! Featuring £23.50 outstanding lead vocals from Jaki Graham and Cleopatra Higgins supported by the Urban Soul Band.

The two-hour production will take you on a nostalgic musical journey packed with over 24 of Aretha Franklin’s greatest hits including Think, I Say A Little Prayer, Do Right Woman, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Natural Woman, Son Of A Preacher Man, Respect and many more!

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MAD ABOUT THE MUSICALS Thursday 10 th October at 7.30pm

Taking you on a whistle stop tour from the heart of London's TICKETS theatre land to the glitz of Broadway, the critically acclaimed £19.00 Mad About The Musicals is back - celebrating the very best CONCESSIONS songs from the shows we all know and love! £18.00 With a host of your favourite numbers from the pen of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Boublil & Schonberg, the talented cast evoke the true spirit of the stage, with brilliant vocals, stunning costumes and a spectacular light show!

From the bittersweet For Forever to the powerful One Day More and the rousing This Is Me! Sit back and enjoy two hours of unforgettable London and New York favourites, brought to you by a talented cast - a pure slice of entertainment’!

SHOWADDYWADDY Friday 11 th October at 7.30pm

‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement TICKETS but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for 4 decades! £22.00

Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the World extensively.

Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe; ‘Under The Moon of Love’, ‘Three Steps to Heaven’, ‘Hey Rock & Roll’, ‘When’, ‘Blue Moon’, ‘Pretty Little Angel Eyes’ and many, many more.

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SING-A-LONG-A GREASE Saturday 12 th October at 7.00pm

The sing along screening of the classic film starring John TICKETS Travolta and Olivia Newton-John is brought to you by the £16.50 producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music.

The evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up before they show you how to use your free interactive prop bag. You'll even get a chance to learn how to hand jive.

Then just sit back and watch Danny & Sandy and the gang, while singing and dancing along to the lyrics as shown on the screen.

It couldn’t be easier... or more fun! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.

TOTALLY TINA Wednesday 16 th October at 7.30pm

The UK’s official No 1 Tina Turner tribute! Award-winning TICKETS Justine Riddoch and her cast recreate all the spectacle and £23.50 energy of a live Tina Turner concert, belting out her greatest hits CONCESSIONS - Jumping Jack Flash, Proud Mary, Nutbush City Limits, Private £22.00 Dancer and of course everyone’s favourite, Simply The Best, released 30 years ago this year. This show is pure musical genius, with dazzling costumes, a high energy dance set and plenty of humour. A great night out guaranteed.

All the songs are enhanced by the customary flourish of sequinned heels, flamboyant tail feathers, high energy dance routines and musical genius. If you’ve not seen this award- winning show yet, make 2019 the year you do. We’ll see you there!

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BARRY STEELE - THE ROY ORBISON STORY Friday 18 th October at 7.30pm

Get ready for an upbeat night of solid gold 60s hits and 80s TICKETS contemporary genius as the Roy Orbison Story celebrates the £22.00 musical legacy of The Big O. The production also features original material written but never sung by Roy Orbison and showcases elements of the orchestration new albums alongside chart busting hits originally made famous by Jerry Lee Lewis, Procol Harum, Del Shannon, Chris Isaak, The Spencer Davis Group and the original super group The Traveling Wilburys.

Barry Steele has been stunning audiences with his uncanny ability to recreate the vocal talents of the legendary Roy Orbison, winning rave reviews across the globe. His vocal talents are quite simply ‘True Identikit Brilliance.’

THE DRIFTERS Saturday 19 th October at 7.30pm

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show TICKETS performing all their classic hits from the last six decades. £26.00

The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll of fame, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.

Don’t miss their brand-new tour performing all the classic hits such as ‘Saturday Night at the Movies', ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Up On The Roof,’ ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin In The Back Row’, ‘Save The Last Dance For Me’, ‘Down On The Beach,’ ‘Hello Happiness’ and many, many more!

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STOCKPORT OPERATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS: GUYS AND DOLLS Tuesday 22 nd to Saturday 26 th October at 7.15pm (Saturday Matinee 2.15pm)

Set in the Manhattan of Damon Runyon’s short stories Guys and TICKETS Dolls is a musical romantic comedy involving the unlikeliest of £17.00 Manhattan pairings: a showgirl dreaming of the straight-and- CHILDREN narrow and a crap game manager who is anything but. £13.00 Guys and Dolls takes us from the bustle of Times Square to the GROUP RATES dance clubs of Havana, and to the sewers of New York City as it AVAILABLE demonstrates the great lengths to which a guy will go when he truly falls in love with a “doll.” Guys and Dolls features some of Frank Loesser’s most memorable tunes, including 'Adelaide’s Lament', 'I’ve Never Been in Love Before' and 'Luck Be a Lady'.

BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR Monday 28 th October at 11.00am

PLEASE SEE PAGE 6 FOR FULL DETAILS OF OUR BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS

THE STYLISTICS Tuesday 29 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’, ‘Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love), ‘Let’s Put it All together’, ‘Stop Look Listen’, ‘You are Everything’, and more. The Stylistics remain fabulously entertaining and musically breathtaking, plying audiences with the hits that made them a household name. Don’t miss this special Anniversary show!

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LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY TRIBUTE SHOW Wednesday 30 th October at 7.30pm

Europe's No 1 Country music show returns, showcasing highly TICKETS acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, £20.00 Patsy Cline and Kenny Rogers plus five brand new tributes to icons Hank Williams, Charley Pride, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette and Don Williams in this must see extravaganza .

The show features four fantastic singers who are all backed by the superb award winning live band and coupled with an authentic stage set that will transport you all the way to Nashville and back. One things for sure if you like Country music this is the only show in town!

HALLOWEEN FILM: FROM DUSK 'TIL DAWN Thursday 31 st October at 7.30pm

It’s nonstop thrills when George Clooney and Quentin TICKETS Tarantino star as the Gecko brothers – two dangerous outlaws £8.00 on a wild crime spree! CONCESSIONS After kidnapping a father and his two children, the Geckos head £7.00 south to a seedy Mexican bar to hide out in safety. But, when FILM CLUB they face the bar’s truly notorious clientele, they’re forced to MEMBERS team up with their hostages in order to make it out alive! £6.00

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FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE 2019 Sunday 3 rd 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.

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 OA TO SATURA 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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Russian National Ballet Presents THE NUTCRACKER Monday 4 th November at 7.30pm

After the sell-out performances of Swan Lake last year, Russian TICKETS National Ballet returns to the UK to enchant you with the £25.00 delightful production of The Nutcracker. CONCESSIONS Prepare to enter a magical new world – the nutcracker in this £23.00 ballet may be a handsome prince in disguise. CHILDREN The original Christmas story is based on The Nutcracker and £19.00 the Mouse King written by E.T.A. Hoffmann. It tells the story of Marie, a sad little girl, whose godfather, Drosselmeier, gives her KINDLY NOTE THIS EVENT a Nutcracker doll as a present on Christmas Eve. In her lively WILL BE PERFORMED imagination it turns into a prince and the magic starts… TO PLAY- BACK MUSIC This eternal seasonal favourite will be an unforgettable journey in the run-up to Christmas and an ideal introduction to audiences of any age to the magic that is classical ballet.

A wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!

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STEVEN LLOYD PROMOTIONS PROUDLY PRESENTS: THE WHIRLWIND JIMMY WHITE - AN EVENING OF FUN AND STORIES Tuesday 5 th November at 7.30pm

Join BBC Radio and journalist Alex Bellfield in converation with TICKETS one of the most colourful characters, not just in snooker but in £22.00 the whole world of sport! You will hear about it all - from the CONCESSIONS early days of century breaks, through the ecstasy of major wins £20.00 and 147's, to the agony of missing out on the holy grail of snooker - The World Championship.

During the second half of the evening it's over to you to ask 'The Whirlwind' a question or two. This is Jimmy as relaxed and open as you will ever see him. Jimmy will be signing merchandise with a photo opportunity after the show.

SUPREME QUEEN - THE DAYS OF THEIR LIVES Wednesday 6 th November at 7.30pm

Now one of the most recognisable Tribute bands in the world, TICKETS SUPREME QUEEN continue to take things to a whole different £21.00 level, with their homage to the halcyon days of one of the CONCESSIONS planet’s greatest ever rock bands. £19.00 Scott Maley’s incredible vocal and visual resemblance to Freddie Mercury, fronting this remarkable band of musicians has seen SUPREME QUEEN become one of the most respected bands of their genre anywhere on earth.

Closely following the ethos of the original band, they have always strived to create the Original Queen Live Experience. Simply, a stage show designed to provide the most memorable of evenings for Queen’s millions of fans worldwide.

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CAROLE - THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING Thursday 7 th November at 7.30pm

Join us for the story of the career of one of the most successful TICKETS and admired songwriters in the history of popular music. £23.50

With a cast of the UK’s finest musicians, singers and dancers, we tell the story of Carole King, from her beginnings in New York in that hotbed of creativity that was the Brill Building to life in LA, and the singer-songwriter movement of early 70’s California.

Featuring not only songs from the Carole King songbook but others that were written and recorded by some of the greatest and iconic artists such as Aretha Franklin, The Drifters, The Monkees, The Beatles, The Everly Brothers, Dusty Springfield, and James Taylor. This incredible journey through the music that defined an era will have you dancing in the aisles.

BYE BYE BABY Friday 8 th November at 7.30pm

Bye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical TICKETS phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless, iconic music of £24.50 ‘Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons’. CONCESSIONS Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto complete £22.50 with energetic and stylish choreography – all backed by their excellent 4-piece band - ensures that Bye Bye Baby is a show that will make it a night to remember! Includes 31 of Valli’s greatest hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Grease, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’, Working My Way Back To You, and many more!

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LIVE NATION PRESENTS: STEWART FRANCIS: INTO THE PUNSET Sunday 10 th November at 8.00pm

The star of 'Mock the Week', 'Live at the Apollo' and TICKETS 'Crackerjack' embarks on a brand-new show, in this, his last tour £22.50 EVER!!! See him before he heads off... INTO THE PUNSET. SUITABLE FOR AGES “One of the funniest comedians in the world.” 16+ ONLY Craig Ferguson, CBS' Late Late Show.

FIVE STAR SWING AT CHRISTMAS Tuesday 12 th November at 7.30pm

The show features Five Star Swing as seen at London’s Leicester TICKETS Square Theatre and BBC “Children in Need”. Promising all your £18.00 favourite Christmas songs given the dynamic Swing Band CONCESSIONS treatment - from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole - £16.00 jazzing up those Jingle Bells!

Featured is Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band, Herb Miller Big Band (Glenn’s brother).

"Superb - they swing like crazy!” Sheila Tracy, BBC

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YOU WIN AGAIN - CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE BEE GEES Wednesday 13 th November at 7.30pm

Prepare to experience the distinct sound of one of the greatest TICKETS bands to have ever graced the stage in this unforgettable £26.50 concert spectacular, taking you on a musical journey through CONCESSIONS all your favourite songs, including: Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, £25.50 How Deep is Your Love?, Jive Talkin’, Tragedy, Islands in the Stream, Grease, If I Can’t Have You and many more! GROUP RATES AVAILABLE This fabulous production ensures the Gibb brothers’ incredible legacy of classic hit songs is well and truly stayin’ alive.

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

NEIL SANDS CHRISTMAS MEMORIES Thursday 14 th November at 2.00pm

Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with their hit show, TICKETS filled with more singers, more songs and even more stunning £14.50 costumes. Bringing you an unforgettable afternoon, taking us CONCESSIONS back to a time when Christmas really was the most wonderful £13.50 time of the year. Be transported back on a yuletide sleigh ride filled with over 60 all time favourite Christmas songs and carols.

With its shimmering stage set, beautiful Christmas trees, glittering fairy lights, and even falling snow, this is the perfect pre Christmas treat, guaranteed to having you singing along from start to finish, bringing back many happy memories of Christmases past and warming your heart on the coldest winter’s day.

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DANCING QUEEN - THE CONCERT Saturday 16 th November at 7.30pm

With full costumes and plenty of glitz, Dancing Queen - The TICKETS Concert celebrates over 2 hours of the greatest hits from the £24.00 legendary global pop phenomenon ABBA!

Featuring a dynamic cast of singers and dancers, stunning costumes and dazzling choreography, this high octane, musical extravaganza performs wall-to-wall mega ABBA hits, including Gimme Gimme Gimme!, Mamma Mia!, Waterloo, Fernando, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me and many more!

This is one show guaranteed to have everyone dancing, singing and swinging in the aisles….so dig out those flares, put on your dancing shoes and get ready for the biggest ABBA-fest ever!

JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW Sunday 17 th November at 7.30pm

The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family is back on top TICKETS form with a brand new production for 2019. Award winning £23.00 front man Clive John dedicates this year to a 50th anniversary CONCESSIONS tour of the legendary San Quentin State Prison recordings which £21.50 was televised on Granada Television on February 24th 1969. Alongside Clive is his iconic wife June Carter played by Emily Heighway, a world class band (Spirit band) and the JCR horns.

This show is simply the biggest and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today. Songs from the San Quentin live album will be performed mixed with all the hits and favourite songs that we all know and love. This show is only coming round once so don’t miss out!

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November / December 2019

BREAKFAST – Served at 9.00am ADULTS £9.00 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30TH / DECEMBER 7TH / 14TH & 21ST UNDER 16S There’s a yo ho ho breakfast for the children consisting of hot £11.00 buttered crumpets with butter & jam, sugar waffles, Dutch pancakes, donuts and chocolate dip, all served with 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!

BRUNCH – Served at 12 Noon ADULTS £9.00 SATURDAY DECEMBER 14TH & 21ST UNDER 16S On two Saturdays in December, as well as Breakfast with Santa £11.00 we will be hosting a ‘Brunch With Santa’ at 12 noon. The menu is identical to the breakfasts, as detailed above. 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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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).

PLAZA BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS 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.

Accessibility

The Plaza is wheelchair accessible directly into the stalls and assistance is available if required. There are wheelchair positions and accessible toilets in 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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Free Mailing List

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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

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MARCH JULY Tue 12th ...... Dan Snow - The History Guy Wed 3rd ...... NT Screening: Small Island

Thu 14th ...... Film: Tulip Fever Fri 5th ...... Film: Can You Ever Forgive Me

Thu 14th ...... Film: His Girl Friday Fri 5th ...... Film: A Taste of Honey

Fri 15th ...... EBI - Live In Manchester Sat 6th ...... Film: Red Joan

Sat 16th ...... Woman On Fire Sun 7th ...... Gibson Dance Academy

Sun 17th ...... Everything Stops for Tue 9th ...... The Lady Boys of Bangkok

Mad March Hare Tea Fri 12th ...... Gibson Dance Academy

Mon 18th ...... Behind the Scenes Tour Sat 13th ...... Film: 9 to 5

Wed 20th ...... Film: Ringu / Battle Royale Mon 15th – Sat 20th ...... Disability Stockport:

Thu 21st .. Sing-A-Long-A Greatest Showman 40th Anniversary Festival

Fri 22nd ...... Mercury - Queen Tribute Wed 24th ...... Film: The Blair Witch Project

Sat 23rd ...... Our Rita's Comedy Roadshow Thu 25th .... Neil Sands - Sentimental Journey

Tue 26th - Sat 30th ...... Romiley Operatic Fri 26th ...... Film: If Beale Street Could Talk

Society presents: Oliver! Fri 26th ...... Film: Harvey

Sun 31st ...... Mothers Day Champagne Tea Sat 27th - Sun 28th ...... André Rieu: Shall We Dance? APRIL Mon 29th ...... Behind the Scenes Tour Mon 1st ...... Andy Powell - Matinee Cabaret Wed 31st ...... RSC Screening: Thu 4th ...... Charlie Landsborough Measure for Measure Fri 5th ...... Film: Stan & Ollie Sat 6th ...... Northern Live - Do I Love You AUGUST Sun 7th ...... Film: The Favourite Sat 19th ...... Behind the Scenes Tour

Mon 8th ...... Milkshake! Live SEPTEMBER Thu 11th ...... NT Live: All About Eve Fri 6th ...... The Houghton Weavers Fri 12th ...... Joe Longthorne Sat 7th ...... The Magic of Motown Sat 13th ...... Soul and Motown Party with The Edwin Starr Band Sun 8th & Sat 14th .. Cheshire Theatre School Fri 13th ...... Doing Dementia Differently Thu 18th - Mon 22nd ...... Beauty & The Beast Sun 15th ...... Heritage Open Day Wed 24th ...... RSC Encore: As You Like It Thu 19th ...... Film: At Eternity's Gate Thu 25th .Film: Attack the Block / The Faculty Thu 19th ...... Film: Saturday Night Fri 26th ...... Film: Wild Rose and Sunday Morning Fri 26th ...... Film: The Titfield Thunderbolt Sat 21st ...... Ocean Film Festival 2019 Sat 27th / Sun 28th ...... RJL Dance Sun 22nd ...... Talon – Greatest Hits Tour Mon 29th ...... Behind the Scenes Tour Fri 27th ...... Upbeat Beatles MAY Sat 28th ...... Disco Fever Live! Fri 3rd ...... Whitney - Queen of the Night OCTOBER Sat 4th ...... Puppetry of the Penis Thu 3rd ...... Simply Re-Red Fri 10th . Russell Kane: The Fast & the Curious Fri 4th ...... Film: Mary Queen of Scots Sat 11th ...... David Gest's Soul Legends Fri 4th ...... Film: Some Like It Hot Sun 12th ...... Veena Maestro Rajhesh Vaidhya Sat 5th ...... Bowie Experience Sun 12th ...... The Pride of Ireland Show Sun 6th ...... Talking Pictures Festival of Film Tue 14th ...... NT Live: All My Sons Wed 9th . Respect: Aretha Franklin Songbook Thu 16th ...... Kate Rusby Thu 10th ...... Mad About The Musicals Fri 17th ...... Aretha - Respect Fri 11th ...... Showaddywaddy Sat 18th ...... Theatre Dance Workshop Sat 12th ...... Sing-A-Long-A Grease Sun 19th ... Sabrina Film: Make Mine a Million Wed 16th ...... Totally Tina Mon 20th ...... Behind the Scenes Tour Fri 18th . Barry Steele: The Roy Orbison Story Thu 23rd ...... Film: American Psycho & Psycho Sat 19th ...... The Drifters Fri 24th ...... Film: Colette Tue 22nd – Sat 26th ...... Stockport Operatic Fri 24th ...... Film: The Italian Job Society Present: Guys and Dolls Sat 25th ...... Organ Coffee Morning Mon 28th ...... Behind the Scenes Tour Sat 25th .... Black Magic - The Little Mix Show Tue 29th ...... The Stylistics Sun 26th ...... Eamonn and Jimmy's Do For Di Wed 30th ...... Legends of American Country Fri 31st ...... Chris Norman Thu 31st ...... Film: From Dusk 'til Dawn JUNE NOVEMBER Tue 4th ...... That'll Be The Day Sun 3rd ...... Festival of Remembrance Wed 5th ..... RSC Encore: Taming of the Shrew Mon 4th ...... The Nutcracker Fri 7th ...... Film: Holmes & Watson Tue 5th ...... An Evening with Jimmy White Sat 8th ...... Walk Right Back Wed 6th ...... Supreme Queen Sun 9th ...... Film: The Godfather 1&2 Thu 7th ...... Carole: The Music of Carole King Fri 14th ...... Sun Records - The Concert Fri 8th ...... Bye Bye Baby Sat 15th ...... Film: The Matrix Sun 10th ...... Stewart Francis: Into the Punset Thu 20th ..... Film: Hammer Horror Double Bill Tue 12th ...... Five Star Swing at Christmas Fri 21st ...... Film: The Aftermath Wed 13th ...... You Win Again Fri 21st ...... Film: Goldfinger Thu 14th ...... Neil Sands Christmas Memories Sat 22nd ...... Hormonal Housewives Sat 16th ...... Dancing Queen Sun 24th ...... Behind the Scenes Tour Sun 17th ...... Johnny Cash Roadshow Fri 28th ...... Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny Fri 29th Nov 2019 – Sun 5th Jan 2020 ...... Sat 29th ...... The Wellspring The Plaza Panto: Jack and the Beanstalk

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