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Time For The Magic To Return... HALTON Cheshire's Multi-Award Winning Venue BOROUGH OF CULCULTURETURE 2021 AUTUMN/WINTER 2021 WE’RE BACK! WE’RE BACK! THE BRINDLEY THEATRE IS NOW OPEN! We are excited to be reopening our doors and welcoming our audiences back! All performances will be at full capacity with your safety our priority. We want you to feel confident returning to the brindley theatre and the following information will be in place for your visit. COVID 19 SYMPTOMS: If you, someone in your party, or someone you live with, displays COVID-19 symptoms or has been pinged by the NHS App or contacted by Track and Trace, we encourage you not to attend the venue. COVID 19 TESTING: We encourage that you undertake a voluntary NHS Rapid lateral flow test or have been double vaccinated prior to visiting the venue. If you have evidence of this, that would be helpful e.g. NHS App. SOCIAL DISTANCING: We request that everyone act responsibly and considerately towards others. FACE MASKS: We encourage that face coverings are worn when inside the venue, except when seated in the auditorium or eating/drinking. HAND CLEANING: We encourage that you use our hand sanitiser stations and wash your hands regularly. EXTRA CLEANING: We’re cleaning everywhere more frequently. ENTRANCE FOYER: We have cleared this area to maximise circulation space. SAFETY SCREENS: We have installed these at the Box Office, Bar and Café. CAFÉ : We have increased space between tables. BAR: Pre-order interval drinks upon arrival to avoid interval queues. VENTILATION FRESH AIR circulation. As a result the venue may be slightly cooler, so bring an extra layer. 2 All ticket prices shown include booking fees BOOK ONLINE thebrindley.org.uk 0151 907 8360 FRIDAY 10 – TUESDAY 14 DECEMBER £13.00 FRIDAY 11AM, 1.30PM & 4PM, SAT. 11AM, 1.30PM & 3.30PM, SUN. 1PM & 3PM, MONDAY & TUESDAY 11 AM & 1.30PM | STUDIO FREE PARKING 3 BOOK ONLINE thebrindley.org.uk 0151 907 8360 £8 FOR ALL FILMS – EXCEPT IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE - £13 (Including Booking Fee) OPTIONAL CREAM TEA £5.00 AVAILABLE AT MATINEES PLEASE BOOK YOUR CREAM TEA AT THE BOX OFFICE SUNDAY MONDAY 19 DECEMBER | 7PM | STUDIO 20 DECEMBER | 2PM | STUDIO WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 22 DECEMBER | 6PM | STUDIO 23 DECEMBER | 6PM | STUDIO FRIDAY 24 DECEMBER |2PM | STUDIO 4 Including Seasonal RefreshmentsAll ticket prices shown include booking fees SEPTEMBER BOOK ONLINE thebrindley.org.uk 0151 907 8360 TUESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER | 7.30PM | THEATRE | £23 EDDI READER – 40 YEARS LIVE Eddi Reader is perhaps Scotland's greatest living female voice. Her band Fairground Attraction had huge international success and number one £8 FOR ALL FILMS – EXCEPT IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE - £13 hits with Perfect and debut album First of a Million Kisses. She has won (Including Booking Fee) Brit Awards, been awarded four honorary degrees, an MBE, sung to OPTIONAL CREAM TEA £5.00 AVAILABLE AT MATINEES millions on some of the world's greatest concert and festival stages and collaborated with a host of stars. PLEASE BOOK YOUR CREAM TEA AT THE BOX OFFICE WEDNESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER | 7.30PM | THEATRE | £24 THE KING OF POP STARRING NAVI King of Pop is led by the world’s greatest Michael Jackson tribute artist ‘Navi’, with his incredible live band and dancers. Navi was chosen by Michael as an official body double when he visited the UK. Don’t miss this outstanding production featuring hits such as Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Black or White, Man In The Mirror and the ‘Jackson Five’ SUNDAY MONDAY classics in a show suitable for the whole family. 19 DECEMBER | 7PM | STUDIO 20 DECEMBER | 2PM | STUDIO THURSDAY 30 SEPTEMBER | 7.30PM | THEATRE | £26 GROUP DISCOUNT AVAILABLE BEYOND THE BARRICADE Celebrating a fantastic 21 years touring, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables and delivers over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, ending of course with a stunning finale from Les Mis. This brand new show will include many of the best numbers that have made Beyond the Barricade the most popular musical theatre concert WEDNESDAY THURSDAY in the countryDATE 22 DECEMBER | 6PM | STUDIO 23 DECEMBER | 6PM | STUDIO SUNDAY 3 OCTOBER| 3PM | THEATRE | £19, £15.50 CHILD, £17.50 SENIOR POWER 2 PERFORM HIRE BlurbPRESENTED BY HAYWARD PERFORMING ARTS Hayward Performing Arts present their long-awaited Gala Performance Power 2 Perform. This high energy performance showcases the amazing array of talent at Hayward Performing Arts. They are so excited to be back on stage and doing what they love! Blurb FRIDAY 24 DECEMBER |2PM | STUDIO Including Seasonal Refreshments FREE PARKING PARKING 5 “At the top of his game… didn'tBOOK leave ONLINE a dry thebrindley.org.uk eye in the house” 0151 907 8360 ★★★★★ Manchester Evening News JIMEOIN WEDNESDAY 20 OCTOBER | 7.30PM | THEATRE | £18.50 “Inspired!… This is comedy of the highest order!” London Evening Standard Age restriction 14 plus, recommended 16 plus. DATE HIRE DESPERATE SCOUSEWIVES SATURDAY 9 & SUNDAY 10 OCTOBER | 7.30PM | THEATRE |£19.50, £18 6 All ticket prices shown include booking fees OCTOBER BOOK ONLINE thebrindley.org.uk 0151 907 8360 MONDAY 4 OCTOBER | 7.30PM | THEATRE | £26 DIRTY DUSTING This is an evening of pure theatrical Viagra starring Vicki Michelle (‘Allo ‘Allo!) and Vicky Entwistle (Coronation Street). Leah Bell completes the threesome of cleaning ladies who, threatened with redundancy, chance on an ‘unconventional’ way of earning some extra cash. A wrong number requiring a Sex Chat Line rings into the office and gives them a great idea…So, what could go wrong for Gladys, Elsie and Olive? FRIDAY 8 OCTOBER | 7.30PM | THEATRE | £31, £29 THE DRIFTERS The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades. The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and have produced an incredible list of hits -including Saturday Night at the Movies, Come on Over to My Place, Stand By Me, Under the Boardwalk and many more! Blurb SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER | 7.30PM | STUDIO | £12 THE NAUGHTY CORNER PLUS GARETH HEESOM AND KELLY CRESWELL The Naughty Corner have been a popular staple of the Halton music scene for the past twenty five years. Known primarily as vocalist Peter Clarke and piano player Si Owens, the Naughty Corner are now making the transition from acoustic duo to five piece rock band, featuring Peter Knowles, Pete Muldoon and Mark Potter. SATURDAY 9 & SUNDAY 10 OCTOBER | 7.30PM | THEATRE | £19.50, £18 DESPERATE SCOUSEWIVES The Scousewives are back! This hilarious hit comedy play written by and starring Lynne Fitzgerald tells the tale of four ordinary scouse women living in four terraced houses in the back streets of Liverpool. We are given an insight into the lives and trials of some of the occupants in the days leading up to and following the wedding of Vanessa, but this is no ordinary wedding, the big day will take place in Walton Jail to a prisoner she has never met! A hilarious night of entertainment FREE PARKING 7 OCTOBER BOOKBOOK ONLINE ONLINE thebrindley.org.uk thebrindley.org.uk I 0151 907 8360 WEDNESDAY 13 – SATURDAY 16 OCTOBER | 7.30PM, 2PM & 7.30PM SAT ONLY | THEATRE | £23ADULT, £20 CHILD SHREK THE MUSICAL HIRE PRESENTED BY D&S PRODUCTIONS Who doesn’t love an Ogre? And of course a Donkey. D&S Productions are delighted to bring Shrek The Musical to the Brindley Theatre. D&S are one of the first amateur companies who have the pleasure and privilege to perform this Dreamworks classic based on the motion picture and the book by William Steig. There will be an opportunity to meet and greet the characters at the Saturday Matinee. WEDNESDAY 13 OCTOBER | 7.30PM | STUDIO | £14, £12 JEKYLL & HYDE PRESENTED BY DON’T GO INTO THE CELLAR THEATRE COMPANY In a new and enthralling one-man stage adaptation of the classic tale of terror, acclaimed actor Jonathan Goodwin plays both Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde. The City is paralyzed with fear when the repugnant and wicked Mr Hyde embarks upon his criminal spree. But what is his shocking secret, and what possible connection can he have with the dour and respectable Dr Jekyll? Goodwin performs in a show scripted by himself and co-directed by Goodwin and Gary Archer. THURSDAY 14 OCTOBER | 8PM | STUDIO | £12 IGNACIO LOPEZ Brought to you in association with The Giggle Shack Comedy Night, Spain's best export, Ignacio Lopez (as seen on BBC Sesh), slams Spanish and British culture in a relentlessly funny show about holidays, food and childhood. An armada of sarcasm, silliness and songs! Blurb FRIDAY 15 OCTOBER | 7.30PM | STUDIO | £12 AN EVENING WITH JENNY COLQUITT – THE QUIET KIND After the success of her debut EP The Quiet Kind, Jenny is back to show how her music has matured. Jenny is inspired by a wide range of artists including Eva Cassidy, Fleetwood Mac, Ed Sheeran and Joni Mitchell. With new music and a fresher sound, utilizing electric as well as her signature acoustic guitar, Jenny hopes to please audiences on a new level. Blurb 8 All ticket prices shown include booking fees OCTOBER BOOK ONLINE thebrindley.org.uk 0151 907 8360 SATURDAY 16 OCTOBER | 7.30PM | STUDIO | £12 AN EVENING WITH GREG OLDFIELD The popular Widnes born singer-songwriter returns to the Brindley Studio after a successful show in 2018. He was previously in Great and Lady Soul, releasing several singles on Virgin Records. He is known for lyrics that often refer to his home town, and was a member of the Smoking Dragons project, writing much of the music.Blurb TUESDAY 19 OCTOBER | 7.30PM | THEATRE | £20 HEIDI TALBOT & BOO HEWERDINE Heidi Talbot celebrated 20 years as a professional singer in 2020 with the release of a compilation album featuring tracks from her 5 solo albums.