Tuesday 21st April 7.30pm Arabella Weir - Does My Mum Loom Big In This? Lancastergrand.co.uk Box Office 01524 64695 Hello and a very warm welcome to the Lancaster Grand Theatre
Welcome to our New Season brochure 2020. As We’re constantly updating our events programme one of the North West’s leading venues for live so make sure you keep an eye on our website and entertainment, we pride ourselves on providing like and follow us on our official facebook page as memorable experiences for visitors old and new, this is often the first place we will announce any new near and far. This season we have an incredible shows and big names coming to the theatre. So stay eclectic mix of shows, with something different for one step ahead and give our page a ‘cheeky’ like. everyone’s taste. We are constantly working hard on your behalf to bring you some of the very biggest For those of you that don’t know, we an ‘unfunded’ names from TV and Radio, and quite often some theatre which means we are totally dependent on of the biggest ‘warm up’ shows for the high flying ourselves and our ability to sell tickets. So thank you comedians. to all our wonderful, loyal customers.
Ellie Singleton - Theatre Manager
An Introduction to Moor Space
We’re excited to announce that through a new partnership with The Dukes we are now able to offer an extra venue for some of our shows.
‘Moor Space’ is on the corner of Moor Lane and Edward Street. It is a wonderful intimate space, holding up to 200 people. The space will allow us to stage many different productions, including devised, Black-box and Studio.
The building includes a foyer area, which will double as a micro-bar/ Coffee bar when we have performances. Seating is unrestricted so allocated on arrival at any performance, we ask that people with mobility issues or wheelchair users please let Box Office know when booking. This will allow our Front of House team to support you on the day. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, and has an accessible toilet.
When you book a show with the Lancaster Grand please check which venue it is at. Lancaster Grand shows at Moor Space will be staffed by us. All queries and ticket sales for our performances at Moor Space should be via Lancaster Grand in the usual way.
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TROWEL and ERROR TALES FROM MY LIFE ON EARTH An Evening With Alan Titchmarsh Tuesday 7th January - 7.30pm Tickets: £26
To describe Alan as a National Treasure would not do his talents justice. A gardener, a poet, an excellent and innovative TV presenter, a writer of non-fiction and a novelist, he is an immensely creative and empathetic man. Such a richness of ability might be scary but in Alan, readers and viewers have found a friend. In fact, there is a rumour that his waxwork at Madame Tussaud’s has to have lipstick smudges wiped off every fortnight!
Lancaster Grand A Grand Variety Show COMMUNITY SUPPORT in aid of Animal Care and Hope & Homes for Olhao Canil Dogs Saturday 18th January - 7.30pm Tickets: £10
This spectacular variety night will showcase some of the best local talent in order to raise funds for these loved and much needed charities. Your support would be greatly welcomed as the Lancaster Grand will divide the proceeds equally between both charities.
Animal Care are a local very busy animal rescue Hope & Homes for Olhao Canil Dogs was started by Emma Roberts in 2018 following charity. They have been a registered charity helping a few trips to Portugal. The Algarve now wants to present a clean dog free holiday animals since 1978. They take unwanted and destination to the public but has outlawed killing strays so they are simply rounded abandoned animals in from all over the North West up and thrown into the most horrible dog prison you can imagine where they are and look after them until they can find them loving left locked in cages .. boiling hot in the sun and freezing cold in the rain. That is there new homes. They save predominantly dogs, cats, entire existence – many are there for their entire lives. By working together with a few rabbits, guinea pigs, and rodents. And rehome over 800 other women and some small helpful charities ‘Strolling for Strays’ in Portugal and animals every year. They are the only rescue in this ‘Animal Angels’ in the UK and a lovely pet transport company Emma is striving to get area which can help dogs, cats and small animals so the dogs rehomed in the uk following microchipping, neuteuring, healthchecks and they are always very busy and always very full. immunisations – so far she has managed to rescue 14 of the 80 or so dogs there.
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Lancaster Footlights Open Day OPEN DAY Sunday 19th January - 11am – 4pm FREE ADMISSION Free Admission
As part of our centenary celebrations we would like to invite you to come along to our Open Day. We will lift the curtain on everything it takes to put on shows at the Lancaster Grand. Come and see what goes on backstage before our audience arrive and what goes in to creating a Lancaster Footlights Show. We will have the volunteers from different departments including Production Team, Props, Costume, Set Designers/Builders, Lighting, Sound, Stage Management and Front of House. You could try your hand at set dressing or clothing a mannequin with one of our costumes. Whatever you are interested in Footlights members will be on hand to help you. So if you are interested in all things theatre or you just Please feel free to drop in, love the building come along and join us even if booking not required. it’s just for a brew.
PHIL MCINTYRE ENTERTAINMENTS BY ARRANGEMENT WITH VIVIENNE SMITH MANAGEMENT PRESENTS
Ed Byrne- If I’m Honest Wednesday 22nd January - 8pm Tickets: £25
Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children.
Ed Byrne presents his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy hot on the heels of his 17/18 Touring hit, Spoiler Alert!
A TV household name, in the past year Ed has appeared on Live At The Apollo (Host, BBC), Mock The Week (BBC), The Pilgrimage (BBC), Top Gear (BBC) and QI (BBC).
Age 16+
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Dance To The Music Thursday 23rd January - 7.30pm Tickets: £26 / VIP: £45 Includes; Prime Seating, Meet and Greet and signed Tour Programme. This takes place after the show.
Dance To The Music is a sumptuously beautiful, glamorous dance show created, directed, choreographed and starring ex Strictly Come Dancing professional Kristina Rihanoff. Kristina is excited to tour the show with even more fabulous costumes, stunning vocals and breathtaking choreography. Hosted by heartthrob Jake Quickenden who first found fame with on the X Factor, I’m A Celebrity and Dancing On Ice and an exciting troupe of dancers featuring South African Dancing With The Stars professionals, Marcella Solimeo & Dylon Daniels, this promises to be an evening not to be missed.
Bad Manners Friday 24th January - 7.30pm Tickets: £25
Buster Bloodvessel has been fronting Bad Manners for over 40 years and shows no sign of stopping. Enjoy a set of heavy sounds including Special Brew, Lip Up Fatty, Lorraine and of course the Can Can. Tours of the USA, Australia and Europe still dominate their heavy touring schedule.
The band are still fronted by the man himself Buster Blood vessel. Bad Manners spent an unbelievable 111 weeks in the UK Singles Chart between 1980 and 1983, and all their albums achieved chart success.
Age 14+
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Michael Portillo Life: a game of two halves Saturday 25th January - 7.30pm Tickets: £17.50
It took Michael Portillo little more than 10 years to get a seat in the Commons and then rise in power and esteem to a point where he was a favoured leader of his party and possible future PM. Although his political career then came to a humiliating end, losing his seat in May 1997, Michael has since reinvented and endeared himself to many with his obvious respect for the solid workmanship found in the great railways of the world, the effect of the railways on the history of countries and the daily lives of their people. Listen to his story, told with a “ parliamentary standup ”wit, and then feel free to question him about it. Followed by a book signing.
John Shuttleworth John Shuttleworth’s Back! Sunday 26th January - 7.30pm Tickets: £19
‘John Shuttleworth’s Back’... is giving him trouble.
Years of strenuous DIY, not to mention playing his organ whilst perched upon a multi pack of Diet Sprite with no lumber support, has taken its toll. But - ever the trouper - John returns to regale audiences with an evening of his classic songs (plus new ones and hilarious ‘back’ stories), pausing only to reapply his deep heat rub!
‘A ludicrously compelling night out’ EVENING STANDARD
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BALLET THEATRE UK Wizard of Oz Friday 31st January - 7pm Tickets: £17.50 / £15.50 conc £10 under 16’s
Join Ballet Theatre UK as we follow the yellow brick road and discover all the wonders of Oz. Enjoy Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion, (and yes Toto too) as they seek the Wonderful Wizard to find that there’s no place like home! The Wizard of Oz is a two act, full-length, ballet adaptation of the iconic tale by L. Frank Baum, told through the magic of classical dance. Set to a classical score which brings the story to life, this production is family friendly and is the perfect way to introduce children to the classical ballet. The production is presented with beautiful backdrops, stunning theatrical sets and costumes evoking the iconic sketches by W.W. Denslow, from the original publication.
The Magic of The Beatles Saturday 1st February - 7.30pm Tickets: £21.50 / £20.50 conc
One of the UK’s leading Beatles tribute shows If you’re looking for an authentic, lively dose of ‘Beatlemania’ then you need to look no further! The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK’s leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world. The stars of this lavish production not only look and sound like John, Paul, George and Ringo, they also generate the same incredible excitement and unique sense of humour too. It’s been over 50 years since the seminal release of Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band – and this magical ‘musical’ mystery tour will transport you back to the golden era of pop with hit after hit! The world class performers use authentic guitars and amps to ensure every note is just the way you remember.
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STAGE STRUCK THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS Peter Pan Thursday 6th - 8th February - 7.15pm Saturday 8th February - Matinee 2pm Tickets: Opening night £10 / £8 conc Thereafter £12 / £10 conc
Stagestruck are back again this time with their own new musical version of the much loved tale of Peter Pan. Let your imagination fly with Wendy, John and Michael to Neverland and meet the dastardly Captain Hook and his motley crew of pirates. Join Tiger Lily, Indian Elvis and the indians and maybe even swim with the mermaids. But always always beware of The Crocodile. So join us whatever your age because in Neverland you never ever grow up. by J M BARRIE. A New Musical adapted by Liz Brewster. With original score by Phil Allcock
Britain’s Got Talent Comedy showcase Wednesday 12th February - 7.30pm Tickets: £12.50 / £10 conc
Join us for a comedy showcase evening featuring some of the funniest finalists and winners of Britain’s Got Talent from the past few years! We’re delighted to have the talented Lost Voice Guy on the bill! He channels his comedic gift through a communication aid, riffing on daily life, improvisation, and his experiences of disability. Also featuring Mandy Muden! a member of the Magic Circle. Mickey P Kerr, a comedian who uses the vehicle of music to deliver his act! Jonny Awsum. A comedic whirlwind,
Age 16+
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The Roaring Girls Saturday 15th February - 7.30pm Tickets: £12 / £10 conc
In an un-named city, a ruthless gang of female criminals rule the streets - The Roaring Girls. At the Burlesque Floriel, a trio of actresses perform a song and dance spectacle based on the gang whilst in the better part of town, Lord Hollowmere, his dissolute son and forthright daughter have suspicious links to The Roaring Girls. Meanwhile the beautiful Benson have been bred and trained to make perfect wives, are on the relentless and tiresome search for a suitable husband. The Roaring Girls is a play about what we are and what we pretend to be in order to survive. It is a play about strong women and foolish, weak men. A mix of tragedy, comedy and adventure, laced with violence and original songs, The Roaring Girls tells the tale of how tragedy can be heartlessly glamorised.
Jersey Beats Oh What a Nite! Sunday 16th February - 7.30pm Tickets: £22 / £21 conc
It’s the show night out not to be missed – wowing crowds in Blackpool since 2014, and now touring the country – OH WHAT A NITE! is a different style of tribute show to any other that you will have seen or heard of before. Matt Andrew leads our vocal quartet as our tribute to Frankie Valli – telling the story of the band and how they formed the group which took them to the dizzy heights of television appearances, fame and fortune… all performed alongside an amazing trio of vocal talent – Johnny, Michael and Toby who take the roles of Nick Massey, Bob Guardio and Tommy Devito. Comedy host Leye D Johns can’t be kept away from the stage for too long either, bringing a light hearted flavour to proceedings and ensuring the crowd leave with a big smile on their face.
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Catherine Cookson’s The Cinder Path A Brand New Musical Friday 21st February - 2pm & 7.30pm Tickets: £21 - 2pm / £24 - 7.30pm
The Cinder Path is a sizzling and fast-moving drama, set against the backdrop of WW1 Our tale begins in the rolling hills of Northumberland where Charlie Macfell, becomes an innocent witness to the murder of his cruel and sadistic landowner father. Believing himself to be the only person aware that his childhood friend Arthur Benton is the killer, Charlie tries to set old injustices to right by protecting his friend from prosecution. With a talented cast of 15 brilliant actors and singers you will find yourself entranced from beginning to end. This is theatre at its very best filled with laughter, tears, a brilliant story and an unforgettable musical score.
PRESENTED BY MAODS (MORECAMBE AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY) Grease Tuesday 25th - Sat 29th February - 7.15pm Saturday 29th - matinee 2.15pm Tickets: £15 £12 first Night and Saturday Matinee
Grease is the Word! Dust off those leather jackets and bobby socks and be transported back to 1959, as MAODS presents Grease, one of the world’s most popular and enduring musicals. Featuring the hit songs “Greased Lightnin’ ”, “Hopelessly Devoted to You” “You’re The One That I Want” and “Summer Nights”, the show is a story of love, friendship and growing up in 1950’s America. Join girl- next-door, Sandy, and bad boy, Danny and Book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. “Hopelessly their friends as they navigate high school, to Devoted to You”, “You’re The One That I Want”, “Sandy” and “Grease” are used by arrangement with Robert Stigwood “Grease” is the unforgettable rock’ roll soundtrack that presented through special arrangement with and all authorised defined generations! performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 122-124 Regent Street, 3rd floor, London W1B 5SA.
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LANCASTER FOOTLIGHTS PRESENTS Hobson’s Choice Tuesday 10th -14th March - 7.30pm Saturday 14th March - Matinee 2.30pm Tickets: £10 / £9 conc
In 2020 Lancaster Footlights celebrates its centenary, so this is a fitting production as Harold Brighouse was the president of Lancaster Footlights Club during the 1920’s. The play, set in the 1880’s tells the story of boot shop proprietor, Henry Hobson and his youngest daughters who are anxious to marry, but must wait until their elder sister, practical minded Maggie, is promised in marriage. Maggie however, has other plans…. This amateur production of ‘Hobson’s Choice’ is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD a Concord Theatricals Company.
PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS AT MOOR SPACE. Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps Travel and Comedy In The Danger Zone Thursday 12th March - 7.30pm Tickets: £20
Dom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV. And now the writer and broadcaster is undertaking his first UK tour since 2011, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live. Dom will be talking about his exploits as a serial globe-trotting and seeker of dangerous travel spots. From North Korea though the Congo and Syria to Chernobyl, he’s visited some of the most unusual places on the planet. Joly famously attended school with Osama Bin Laden and armed with a trusty Powerpoint, fans can expect his holiday snaps to provide comedy and a sense of danger. The best-selling author will meet fans after the show to sign copies of his latest book, The Hezbollah Hiking Club.
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Kevin Bloody Wilson Sunday 15th March - 7.30pm Tickets £29.50
A long time ago, a long way from anywhere, in a West Australian mining town called Kalgoorlie, the legend of Kevin Bloody Wilson was born. It all started innocently enough - just a guy with too much time on his hands changing the words to other people’s songs, and writing a few of his own, purely for the fun of it. Thirty-five years later, countless live gigs and millions of album sales down the track, Kevin Bloody Wilson has not only found his niche, he’s grabbed an esky and a deckchair and he’s made himself really bloody comfortable in it! Kev’s songs match the Kalgoorlie landscape, dry and unforgiving. These songs are uniquely Australian, and yet year after year, album after album, tour after tour, people from all corners of the globe keep laughing their guts out at Kevin Bloody Wilson’s completely authentic and original body of work. Age 16+
The Greatest Hits of Motown How Sweet It Is Friday 20th March - 7.30pm Tickets: £25
Now in its 19th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!
This show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many, many more.
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Clinton Baptiste The Paranormalist Returns! Saturday 21st of March at 7.30pm Tickets: £18
As seen on PETER KAY’S PHOENIX NIGHTS... The world- renowned clairvoyant, medium and psychic is back! Join paranormal sensation Clinton Baptiste as he takes you on a hilarious yet touching journey through his life, out the other side and beyond the Celestial Curtains. Clinton Baptiste is the hapless clairvoyant, medium and psychic from Peter Kay’s smash hit Channel 4 TV show PETER KAY’S PHOENIX NIGHTS. Now, some eighteen years after the show aired, he returns to conjure up his extraordinary powers for a new generation. Clinton will give readings to the audience, offering advice from beyond the grave. He will predict your future, tell you about your past and all manner of spooky stuff an’ that. Starring ALEX LOWE, Clinton Baptiste is the copyright of Goodnight Vienna Productions. Age 14 +
PULSE RECORDS LTD in association with BILL ELMS presents By The Waters of Liverpool All Star Cast Monday 23rd March - 7.30pm MARK SIAN PARRY LUCY ERIC MORAGHAN REEVES GLASSPOOL DIXON POTTS Tuesday 24th March - 2.30pm & 7.30pm Also starring: Lynn Francis . Danny O’Brien . Roy Carruthers . Chloe McDonald Tickets: £25 / £22 conc HELEN FORRESTER’S £28 First three rows Helen Forester’s million-selling book to brought to life on stage in this exciting new adaptation BY THE WATERS starring Mark Moraghan, Sian Reeves, Parry Glasspool, Lucy Dixon and Eric Potts. Thrown OF LIVERPOOL into poverty by the Great Depression, Helen Forrester and her family leave behind the nannies, servants and comfortable middle class ‘A big sweeping story with life in the South West of England, and choose real emotion!’ The Stage Liverpool as the place to start over. By 1939, now aged twenty and with Britain on the brink of war, ‘Convincing & Compelling’ she has never been kissed by a man. But things Broadway World start looking up for Helen when she meets a tall strong seaman - and falls in love.
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Friends! The Musical Parody Wednesday 25th March - 7.30pm Tickets £28
Friends! The Musical Parody celebrates and pokes fun at the wacky misadventures of the group of 20-something pals we love from the hit TV show as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990’s Manhattan. Friends! The Musical Parody is an hilarious good-hearted romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production. Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Joey and Rachel, haven’t gone anywhere and are singing and dancing their way back into our hearts in Friends! The Musical Parody the first UK and Irish tour of the hilarious off- Broadway and Las Vegas hit musical that lovingly lampoons the popular TV sitcom. You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll Unagi! Age 16+
Sing-a-Long-a Bohemian Rhapsody Friday 27th March - 7.30pm Tickets: £16
From the Producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman. The smash hit film as you have never experienced it before. Celebrate Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Our live host will warm up your voices in true Freddie Mercury style, teach you some iconic dance moves and show you how to use your interactive prop bags, Then sit back and sing along with the on screen lyrics to “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Under Pressure” and “Somebody to Love” not forgetting YOU the audience becoming part of their famous Live Aid concert. Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show. Age 12+
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PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS AT MOOR SPACE. Powerhouse Gospel Choir Amazing Grace Tour Saturday 28th March - 7.30pm Tickets: £20
The song that has captivated the world for decades; versions have been sung by Presidents, opera singers, pop, country, blues and RnB stars, making it a truly universal anthem. Powerhouse Gospel Choir will add their glorious voices to this song. Powerhouse’s uniqueness comes from the magical blend of their voices producing a sound that is soulful, passionate, uplifting and utterly captivating. The choir is made up of seasoned singers and musicians who have worked with some of the world’s top artists and music legends, at their core however is their love of gospel music and the message it represents.
Michael Starring Ben Saturday 28th March - 7.30pm Tickets: £24
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.
® Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he’s honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.
The show features a live band, dazzling costumes and the performer’s iconic dance routines. It also showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and also of The Jackson 5 including Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and Man in the Mirror.
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Amanda Owen Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess Tuesday 31st March - 7.30pm Tickets: £16.50
In this frank, funny and informative new show, Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen shares heart-warming tales and honest anecdotes from her remarkable farming, family life in North Yorkshire. It’s a life that has almost gone in today’s modern world, one ruled by animals and the four seasons. We’ll hear how Amanda grew up in Huddersfield, but was inspired by James Herriot’s books to leave her town life behind and head to the countryside. After working as a freelance dairy milker and alpaca shearer, she eventually settled down as a shepherdess at Ravenseat, one of the highest and most remote places in England, where she’s raised a flock of 1000 sheep and a family of 9 children with husband Clive.
The Power Ballad Show Friday 3rd April - 7.30pm Tickets: £23 / £22 conc
The Power Ballad Show is a celebration of one of the most creative and emotionally charged periods in the history of music transporting the audience back to a time when hair was big, and voices were even bigger. You will be flooded with emotions and memories as you find yourself singing along to hit after hit from artists such as Rainbow, Heart, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Tina Turner Alannah Myles and many more... Featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians and vocalists, honed by years of touring the UK theatre scene including London’s West End and accompanied by a state of the art sound and light show, the Power Ballad Show promises a high quality evening of entertainment that has been described as “truly a night to remember”
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Jennifer’s Dancers Street Dance Showcase 2020 Saturday 4th April - 6pm Sunday 5th April - 2pm Tickets: £9
Jennifers Dancers return to The Grand Theatre for their annual street dance showcase. Students age 4 and upwards from the local area will take to the stage to showcase hip hop, litefeet, breaking, house and many more street styles with added creative twist. The show will include performances from our world finalist crews and dancers a show not to be missed.
STRICTLY THEATRE CO PRESENTS Ian Waite and Vincent Simone…Act Two Tuesday 7th April - 7.30pm Tickets: £30 / £28 Meet and Greet, best seats and signed gift £60
The Ballroom Boys double act Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are set to return in 2020 with a brand new show - Ian Waite and Vincent Simone….ACT TWO, after the roaring success of their 5 star rated 2019 tour! The fabulous Strictly Come Dancing stars promise another wonderful evening of old fashioned variety - dance, comedy and song! With beautiful costumes, gorgeous lighting and world class routines, including the Viennese Waltz, the Foxtrot, the Rhumba… and of course… there has to be another incredible Argentine Tango routine by the master! The boys will be joined by their stunning dance partners and a world class singer. The meet and greet is PRE-SHOW, 90 minutes before the show begins.
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Milkshake! Live 2020 Wednesday 8th April - 12pm & 3.30pm Tickets: £15 Adult & Child / £15 Adult with under 12 months / £6 12 months -24 months
Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you all! But when stage fright hits, his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen! Be part of this fantastic production as you learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite Milkshake friends, and watch as the music, the lights, the costumes and stage come together. With great Milkshake friends, anything is possible. Starring Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer & Shine, Digby Dragon, Wissper, Nella the Princess Knight and the Floogals, alongside two Milkshake Presenters, this brand-new show has plenty of laughter, audience interaction and great fun to get everyone up on their feet! It’s a family show not to be missed!
A Beautiful Noise, music and tribute to Neil Diamond Thursday 9th April - 7.30pm Tickets: £24 / £23
Award winning Fisher Stevens celebrates the music of Neil Diamond, one of the world’s greatest ever singer songwriters in A Beautiful Noise. Fisher Stevens and his sensational band take you through five decades of Diamond’s biggest hits including Brooklyn Roads, Heartlight, September Morn, Hello, Longfellow Serenade, Love on the Rocks, Forever in Blue Jeans, He Ain’t Heavy, Cherry Cherry, Song Sung Blue, I Am … I Said, America, Holy Holy, Soolaimon, Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show, and of course Sweet Caroline, plus many more.
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Woman Like Me The Little Mix Show Tuesday 14th April - 7pm Tickets £15 / £12 conc / £48 family of 4
Now playing it’s 4th successful year touring the UK and having played to over 50,000 people around the country, the Little Mix Show is back! A highly energetic show that follows in the footsteps of the award-winning girl band, Little Mix. This iconic 5-star rated show has live vocals and is full of commercial pop-video choreography. Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike, The Little Mix Show brings the full pop concert experience to your local theatre. There are lots of added extras including Dance Competitions, Free Giveaways and a Meet & Greet with the girls after the show! The Little Mix Show features all of Little Mix’s chart topping hits including the brand new LM5 album.
Studio Footlights presents Two One Act Plays Last Tango in Little Grimley and The Fat Lady Sings Saturday 18th & Sun 19th April - 7.30pm Tickets: £9 / £8
Lancaster Footlights presents two one act hilarious plays by David Tristram, first half:Last Tango in Little Grimley and second half: The Fat Lady sings in Little Grimley. They both involve challenges to the survival of the Little Grimley Dramatic Society and are hilarious comedies, the first involving their decision to put on a show involving a sizzling, saucy comedy and the second their decision to put on an award winning musical to compete with a newly formed rival society. Could this finally spell the end of their society? Don’t be so sure. It’s never over ……..until the Fat Lady sings! PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS AT MOOR SPACE. April 2020
80’s Mania Saturday 18th April - 7.30pm Tickets: £25 / £23 conc
Early Bird Offer first 100 ticket booked £10 off per ticket.
Europe’s Official Long-Standing Premier 1980’s Multi-Tribute Concert Show!
28 chart-topping artistes from the 80’s are authentically recreated to look and sound as they did back in the day with a full live band, awesome dancers, mind-blowing lasers and light design combined with huge video projection complete the production together with over 150 costumes!
So it’s time to dig out your 80’s fashions and Party!
BALLET THEATRE UK PRESENTS Giselle Sunday 19th April - 3pm Tickets: £17.50/£15.50 Conc £10 Under 16’s.
‘Join Ballet Theatre UK in one of the greatest ballets of all time, Giselle.
A tragically romantic tale of a young girl who falls deeply in love however she would soon be deceived for he was betrothed to another. Through despair and desperation the young girl kills herself as she could not live without him. The Queen of the Wilis, along with the ghosts of young girls who die before their wedding nights, condemns the lover to dance to his death. He can only be saved by the intervention of the spirit of Giselle and the break of dawn which force the Wilis to flee.
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Arabella Weir: Does My Mum Loom Big In This? Tuesday 21st April - 7.30pm Tickets: £17
The mother of all confessional shows from the bestselling author and star of The Fast Show and Two Doors Down. Does My Mum Loom Big In This? is for everyone who’s had a mother or been a mother, featuring hair-raising hilarious true stories from Arabella’s dysfunctional childhood, her perilous career and her life as a single working mother. Devastatingly funny, excruciatingly honest and definitely embarrassing for all of Arabella’s relatives, not to mention herself, this is a helter-skelter tour of appalling – and appallingly funny – maternal behaviour.
La Voix The UK’s Funniest Red Head! Thursday 23rd April - 7.30pm Tickets: £20/£18 conc 10 plus tickets £14 Each
Global Superstar La Voix’s show has become a phenomenon in many towns and cities around the world. 2020 sees La Voix’s most glamorous show yet taking the UK by storm. La Voix has packed it by the case load and is heading to Lancaster with her incredible Musicians for an unforgettable evening! Expect side splitting comedy, huge vocals, mesmerising impressions of the worlds biggest divas and buckets full of energy. April 2020
Let Me Entertain You Friday 24th April - 7.30pm Tickets: £25/£24 conc
Lancaster Grand Theatre are pleased to welcome back JK as Robbie Williams with his stage show Let Me Entertain You. If you have seen the show before then you will know to buy tickets early and expect an incredible atmospheric night of entertainment. Be captivated by the world of our greatest pop star Robbie Williams in this full stage production, celebrating the music of our UK born icon with huge stage sets, a host of talented musicians, state of the art video and that hint of Robbie magic. Playing the part of Robbie Williams, JK has been recognised as the greatest tribute to Robbie Williams throughout the world and has toured 22 countries playing to audiences of more than 3 million in 15 years and has appeared on over 30 TV shows throughout the world including ITV, BBC and MTV. His look, voice and charisma are second to none.
An Evening with Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham Thursday 30th April - 7.30pm Tickets: £25
Join TV’s most experienced, highest ranking and most decorated SAS leader and sniper Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham (as seen on Channel 4’s SAS Who Dares Wins) for an exciting evening of inspirational speaking & stories.
Billy is a former SAS Sergeant Major Class 1 and Bodyguard to the Stars including Brad Pitt, Angelena Jolie, Russell Crowe, Sir Michael Caine, Tom Cruise and many others. Hosted and produced by endurance world record breaker and author Mark Llewhellin. There will also be a Q & A and a chance to meet Billy himself.
Age 14+
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Dave Spikey A Funny Thing Happened Friday 1st May - 7.30pm Tickets: £17.50
Funny things happen all the time. Normal events don’t catch the eye but Dave’s special radar instinctively draws him to the small out-of-the-ordinary events and conversations that wash over most of us and pass us by. Once identified, he applies his unique style of exaggerating and elaborating them whilst reminding us that we too have not only witnessed them, it’s probably happened to us! It’s this added dimension, this comedy of association that elevates the event to laugh-out-loud funny. No wonder Time Out magazine said of him, “Not only a very funny comedian but one of the finest raconteurs around.”
LADOS PRESENTS Hairspray The Broadway Musical Tuesday 5th – Sat 9th May - 7.30pm Saturday 9th May - matinee 2.00pm Tickets: £ 15 Party booking rate 10 plus tickets £14 each
GOOD MORNING BALTIMORE, BIG BLONDE & BEAUTIFUL, I CAN HEAR THE BELLS, YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT to name but a few of the well-known songs from this ever popular musical. Book by Mark O’Donnell , Thomas Meehan, Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Whitman, Marc Shaiman
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk
LADOS REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 515089
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Funny Girls - The Original Drag Comedy Experience Sunday 10th May - 7.30pm Tickets: £22 / £21 conc
Starring the legendary Betty Legs Diamond. For classic & modern entertainment with a twist, there is no show in the world that glorifies first class entertainment quite like the world famous Funny Girls. Blackpool is synonymous with entertainment, and Funny Girls has been a Blackpool staple since the very first night, that unforgettable 4th of July 1994, and we are coming to a theatre near you on our first ever UK tour. If you want to see a show with big laughs, up tempo exciting singalong routines and theatrical classics with a hilarious twist there is no show in UK that competes with the entertainment we provide at Funny Girls - it is the epitome of a show stopping extravaganza. Age 18+
BLACKEYED THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS Jane Eyre Monday 11th May - Tuesday 12th May 7.30pm Tickets: £17.50 / £16.50 conc / £10 under 16
A gothic masterpiece of tempestuous passions and dark secrets, Jane Eyre tells the thrilling story of an orphan girl and her journey from a childhood of loneliness and cruelty to a life at Thornfield Hall and an unlikely relationship with the mysterious Mr Rochester. Falling in love, she gradually uncovers a hidden past to the gloomy, forbidding Thornfield Hall, a terrible secret that forces her to make a heart-wrenching choice. Don’t miss Blackeyed Theatre’s brand new stage adaptation of one of the greatest works of English fiction. Captivating, brooding and intensely powerful, Jane Eyre is a moving and unforgettable portrayal of one woman’s quest for equality and freedom, and lives as one of the great triumphs of storytelling.
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Seven Drunken Nights Wednesday 13th May - 7.30pm Tickets: £24.50
Following sold-out smash hit tours, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners returns to theatres with an even bigger production. Direct from the West End, the show brings to life the music of Ireland’s favourite sons ‘The Dubliners’. Telling the story of a career spanning 50 years and evoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Jim McCann, Ciaran Bourke and John Sheahan. This talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group to life. A performance that will have you singing and clapping along to such classics as The Wild Rover, The Black Velvet Band, The Irish Rover, Molly Malone, Finnegan’s Wake, McAlpines Fusileers, Raglan Road and of course The Seven Drunken Nights.
Dracula Thursday 14th May - 7.30pm Tickets: £22 / £20 conc
Critically acclaimed Vortice Dance Company is one of Portugal’s most prestigious companies and their work is ecognised by the public and critics from countries around the world. In DRACULA, Claudia Martins and Rafael Carrico the choreographers have used Bram Stoker’s horror novel as source of inspiration, to craft a luxurious visual tale about submission and domination. Through blood, laughter, fear and love, the creators of this unforgettable contemporary ballet will show us all the faces of DRACULA his wild transformations and deconstruct all the stereotypes that we have for this amazing character. No matter how well you think you know the character dubbed “the Lord of the undead”, DRACULA will give you a whole new perspective on the most famous character in gothic horror. Age 14+
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The Foundations in Concert Friday 15th May - 7.30pm Tickets: £21/£20 conc
THE FOUNDATIONS were one of the biggest groups of the Swinging Sixties!!! With the international chart-toppers “Build Me Up Buttercup”and “Baby Now That I’ve Found You”. Plus a string of other hits like “Back On My Feet Again”, “Any Old Time (You’re Lonely And Sad)”, “In The Bad Bad Old Days (Before You Loved Me)” and “Born To Live, Born To Die”. Now original lead guitarist/vocalist Alan Warner is keeping the magnificent sound of The Foundations alive with a group of hugely talented musicians. The Foundations first came to attention in 1967 with the worldwide number one ‘Baby Now That I’ve Found You’ with Alan, Clem Curtis (lead vocals), Pat Burke (flute, tenor saxophone), Mike Elliott (tenor saxophone), Eric Allendale (trombone), Peter Macbeth (bass) and Tim Harris (drums).
Luther Saturday 16th May - 7.30pm Tickets: £22.50
The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10 piece band. “Never Too Much”, “ Here and Now “, “Give Me the Reason”, ”I Really didn’t mean it”, ” Stop to Love”, “So Amazing”, ”The Best Things in Life Are Free”, ” Always and Forever”, ” Endless Love”, ”Ain’t No stoppin’ Us Now”, “Your Secret Love”, “Shine”, “The Closer I Get To You”, “Love The One You’re With”, ”Any Love”, “Superstar”, “Until You Come Back to Me”, ”Dance with My Father” and many many more.
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Joel Dommett: Unapologetic (If That’s OK?) Wednesday 20th May - 8pm Tickets: £18
Join Joel as he brings you bang up to date on his life since his last live show! He has become a regular face on TV, from being a finalist in 2016’s I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! (ITV), to then hosting ITV2’s I’m a Celebrity Extra Camp alongside Scarlett Moffatt and Joe Swash. He starred in two series of the critically acclaimed Comedy Central Show Joel and Nish VS the World,is the co-host of ITV2’s new dating show Singletown and he’s the presenter of the soon to be aired international smash The Masked Singer (ITV). The start of 2019 saw Joel release a 30 minute stand-up special for NETFLIX as part of a global comedy event Comedians of the World. Age 14+
Psychic Sally 10 Years and Counting Thursday 21st May - 7.30pm Tickets: £25 Early Bird price of £5 off a pair of tickets (£22.50) will close on the 31st of December.
Following her gripping appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, with a triumphant Sally reaching the final five, the nation’s favourite Psychic and forerunner in the Psychic world is back on tour with her all new show “10 Years and Counting”. Wowing audiences young and old across the country for over 10 years, Sally’s show will have you on the edge of your seat, as she brings mediumship into the 21st century. With her love, laughter and warmth, this show is a unique evening not to be missed. Book your tickets now to see this phenomenal psychic in action.
The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.
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Whitney Queen of the Night Friday 22nd May - 7.30pm Tickets: £26 / £22.50 conc
Direct from The West End, experience the ultimate Whitney Houston tribute show as it tours across the UK performing over 100 concerts every year! Whitney - Queen of the Night is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time.This phenomenal production consistently delivers an outstanding concert that has been described as “a powerhouse performance that delivers on every level…” Taking audiences on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of nostalgic hits that include: I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love, So Emotional Baby, Run to You, Saving All My Love, How Will I Know, Million Dollar Bill, The Greatest Love Of All, and many more...
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Saturday 23rd May - 7.30pm Tickets: £25/£23 conc
From the writers of the hit comedy Hormonal Housewives comes Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, the brand-new musical comedy show. Join the star cast of four refreshingly honest unreserved girls on a riotous evening of laugh out- loud sketches and classic pop anthems that define being a 21st Century woman.
Relationships, sex, wine chocolate, wine and course – men! No subject is too taboo! Get involved and come along to channel your inner diva because Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
Age 16+
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Walk Right Back The Everly Brothers Story Sunday 24th May - 7.30pm Tickets: £24.50 Early Bird £19.50 until the 31st of December.
After phenomenal sell out tours, Walk Right Back is...BACK! From the Producers of That’ll be the Day, the show tells 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.
Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens as Eric and Ern Monday 25th of May at 7.30pm Tickets £22.50
For all the family from 8 to 108 Eric and Ern is a brilliant homage to Morecambe and Wise crammed full of those famous come- dy sketches, from Grieg’s Piano concerto, Mr Memory…’Arsenal’ to the paper bag trick! From the Olivier Award nominated duo Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens, this nostalgic show evokes memories of a time when whole families would huddle around the telly on Sunday evenings.
Bringing you sunshine, this show is full of Morecambe and Wise’s most loved routines, songs and sketches and of course a musical guest. This show hits all the right notes!
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An Evening of Chuck Berry Wednesday 27th May - 7.30pm Tickets: £18
Bright-More Promotions Proudly Presents
The Worlds Best Chuck Berry Tribute Artist “Earl Jackson” supported and backed by stars of the 60’s “The Fabulous Fontaines” plus Merseybeat Legends “Shooter”. Earl Jackson began playing the guitar at the age of five. Born of Jamaican parents in Lambeth in 1964, Earl was heavily influenced by Gospel. Much of his charisma and on- stage confidence comes from performing before ten thousand people or more at various Gospel events.
Earl was invited to join a rock ‘n’ roll band in the mid-80’s and the rest is history!
UK Pink Floyd Experience Friday 29th May - 7.30pm Tickets: £23.50
Featuring eight top flight musicians and a world class crew, this concert-based production authentically recreates the atmosphere of a Pink Floyd live performance, including impressive video projection on a large circular screen and a stunning light show. With over 50 years of hits by this legendary band, the highly acclaimed show also features over two hours of songs from both iconic albums Dark Side Of The Moon and Animals as well as Wish You Were Here, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Another Brick In The Wall and Comfortably Numb. With outstanding musicianship, superb vocals and incredible production, this spellbinding show is a true celebration of all things Floyd and appeals to fans of all ages.
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Rose Royce Saturday 30th May - 7.30pm Tickets: £27.50
The movie Car Wash and the soundtrack were great successes, bringing the group national fame. Whitfield won the Best Music award at the Cannes Film Festival, and the album received the Grammy for Best Motion Picture Score Album of the Year. Released in late 1976, the soundtrack featured three Billboard R&B Top Ten singles: “Car Wash,” “I Wanna Get Next to You,” and “I’m Going Down.” The first of these was also a number one single on the Billboard popular music charts, and “I Wanna Get Next to You” reached number ten.
Manager’s Pick of the Season
LANCASTER FOOTLIGHTS PRESENTS The Secret Garden Friday 5th&11th/12th - 13th June - 7.30pm Saturday 6th - Sun 7th June - 2.30pm Tickets: £10 / £9 conc
Footlights presents “The Secret Garden”, an adaptation by Neil Duffield of the classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It is a story about a young, disagreeable girl, Mary, who was brought up in India under the Raj and is moved back to England to escape a cholera epidemic. She joins her uncle and cousin in their large Yorkshire mansion and discovers an unkempt secret garden in the grounds of the mansion full of birds and animals which appears to have “magical” powers to transform the lives of Mary and her family into a new life of happiness and growth.
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CATS in SPACE Sunday 14th June - 7.30pm Tickets: £20 / £18 conc
CATS in SPACE have caused quite a stir since landing in 2015. With their unique sounds they will transport you back to the glory days of 70s Classic Rock. Think loud guitars, walls of soaring multi tracked vocal harmonies, grandiose pianos, and huge singable choruses. It’s purr-fect! Touring with legendary rock giants Deep Purple, Status Quo & Thunder playing UK arenas, plus Hyde Park with Phil Collins and Blondie, the Cats have gained an ever growing army of faithful fans gaining incredible live reviews along the way. In 2019 they played their biggest headline tour so far, ending with a date at the prestigious London Palladium. All this before heading over to Europe ahead of a huge Christmas campaign.
Some Guys Have All The Luck Friday 19th of June at 7.30pm Tickets: £23.50
50 years on from the release of Rod’s first album, Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story is back in theatres in 2020 with a brand new show, bringing to the stage a fantastic live concert celebration of one of rock music’s greatest icons. Frontman Paul Metcalfe is incredible as Rod and captures all the excitement, energy and charisma of the legendary performer including the infamous moves, showmanship and sense of fun that have made Rod one of the most successful artistes of all time. This authentic production, now in its fourth year, includes a stunning stage set, a spectacular light show, an impeccable live band and stage- wide projections.
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The Opera Boys Saturday 20th June - 7.30pm Tickets: £20
The Opera Boys return with a brand new show for 2020, featuring the biggest songs from the West End and Broadway. Immaculate 4-part harmony musical medleys are combined with stunning solo performances from shows that the boys themselves have performed in over the years. From timeless classics like Les Miserables, Phantom of The Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar and West Side Story, to modern smash hits such as Jersey Boys, We Will Rock You and The Greatest Showman, this is the perfect show for musical theatre lovers both young and old. The show also features beautiful operatic and classical numbers that the boys have become known for over the last few years, such as Nessun Dorma and Time To Say Goodbye.
Search for Mrs Philippines EuroAsia 2020 Saturday 4th July - 6pm Tickets: £15 /Free under 5’s
Behold as top-tier Filipino beauties congregate from across the continent in the first-ever Philippines EuroAsia pageant. It’s a cornucopia of Southeast Asian cultural spectacle as we search far and wide for the finest female delegate amongst our European diaspora.
The £15 ticket includes Filipino food served at 6pm. The show will start at 7.15pm.
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The Bohemians Sunday 5th July - 7.30pm Tickets: £20
A Comprehensive re-enactment of Queens Greatest Hits. Internationally renowned Queen Tribute band The Bohemians take you on a high energy roller coaster ride of a concert, featuring the back catalogue of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time. So many fabulous hits to be covered but they’re all here, from the early piano and harmony heavy masterpieces , to the later, catchy pop of the eighties and Rock anthems of the early nineties. Whether it’s Killer Queen, Crazy Little Thing Called Love or The Show Must Go On, Bohemian Rhapsody or Will Rock You/ We Are the Champions, The Bohemians will have you on your feet, singing, dancing and clapping along in a truly memorable live re- enactment of the world’s greatest Rock Band.
The Dreamboys Friday 10th July - 7.30pm Tickets: £27.50 first 6 rows / Band A Stalls £24.50 / Band B Circle £21.50
The Dreamboys, the UK’s most famous girl’s night out, are back and hotter than ever with a brand-new show and UK tour for 2019. The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s most famous and successful show of its kind in history. Their breath- taking show spectacular has been perfectly created for hen nights, birthday parties and girl’s nights out with all your friends. With special guest appearances on some of the UK’s biggest TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Celebrity Big Brother, Loose Women, This Morning, Geordie Shore and The Only Way Is Essex, plus massive sold out Worldwide tours, it’s no wonder The Dreamboys are the only show of its kind in history to have celebrity status. Age 18+
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The Magic of Motown Saturday 11th July - 7.30pm Tickets: £26
The Magic of Motown, now in its 13th year and seen by over a million people, it’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Come celebrate with us, as were coming out to start off a chain reaction and take you on a musical journey with the biggest Motown party of the year. Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath- taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and many many more.
Thank ABBA for the Music Friday 17th July - 7.30pm Tickets: £19.50 / £17.50 conc
Thank ABBA For The Music is a two-hour theatre spectacular that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most successful and iconic bands.
With stunning costumes, live band, interactive video projection and, of course, ABBA’s spectacular trademark harmonies, this is the ultimate feel-good party show!
Featuring all of ABBA’s greatest hits including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Fernando, Super Trouper and many, many more!
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The Illegal Eagles Saturday 18th July - 7.30pm Tickets: £27.50/£25.50 conc
Celebrating the music of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band, The Illegal Eagles return to the Lancaster Grand in 2020 for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. Joining the band on stage are the strings of the South Wales Sinfonietta together with the Eden Horns, providing a unique performance of these unforgettable Eagles classics imbued with a unique accuracy of sound only the addition of a live orchestra can achieve. This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including ’Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more
School For Stage Live 2020 Sunday 19th July - 5pm Tickets: £10/£7.50 conc
School For Stage presents their annual showcase - a medley of our favourite musical numbers celebrating the work of their students for the enjoyment of friends and families.
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The George Michael Legacy Friday 24th July - 7.30pm Tickets: £24.50
International tribute artiste Wayne Dilks and his band pay tribute to the late George Michael in this stunning show. The former frontman/producer of “Faith” (2017- 2018) and Freedom!’19 returns in 2020 with his new production - “The George Michael Legacy” Wayne has been a George Michael tribute artiste for almost 20 years, dedicating his professional career to pay homage to the late pop phenomenon. He delivers his heartfelt tribute to the global superstar in a sensitive and spectacular way, receiving 5 star reviews nationwide.
Join Wayne and his incredible band for a celebration of George’s fantastic 35 year career with songs from his Wham days up to his final album, Symphonica.
What’s Coming Up
Jethro, The Christians, Swan Lake Ballet, Milton Jones, John Lydon, Circus Hilarious, Sh*t Faced Shakespeare, Trevor Eve... plus many more!
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You are invited to take a guided tour of the third oldest continually operating 237 years of theatre in England. Originally built in 1782 during the reign of George III and rebuilt in 1908 to its current Edwardian style, you will hear about its long and history in the lively history and how it has developed into what you see today. A backstage Gem of the and front of house tour is yours for the taking during which you will see the ornate auditorium and the wonders of the hidden, functional world behind the Northwest curtain. Stand on the stage and see what it looks like to be a performer! Hear about the people who ran the Grand over the years, what they did to it and for the taking! who has appeared here. If you are lucky, you may even see the ghost!
Theatre Tour : Jan 18th, Feb 15th, Mar 21st, Apr 11th, May 23rd, Jun 13th, Jul 25th Saturdays at 10am Tickets: £5 Full / £2.50 Child
Footlights
Footlights Centenary Year performed here in 1818. This magnificent work is now Lancaster Footlights was formed on 10th May 1950. finished and ready to face the public when the curtain Their first performance was in the Ashton Hall in has been turned round during the January shut down. November 1921 but they decided to hire the Grand theatre the following year and continued using it Footlights up to 1935 when it became a cinema. From then Footlights is a thriving amateur drama group which on they used Priory Hall, the Jubilee Hall and Ashton takes a professional approach to its work. We first Hall for performances. In 1951, Footlights purchased started performing in the 1920’s, and purchased the the Grand from ABC cinemas. It was in a pretty bad Grand Theatre in 1951, saving it from demolition. We state and Footlights have progressively restored it to currently produce four plays per year at the Grand its present amazing condition. Over the years, other Theatre, including a traditional Christmas pantomime local amateur societies began to use the theatre which is specifically aimed at family enjoyment and a and in 1995 the first professional acts were included Family production in the summer. to help run and maintain the Grade II listed building. This gradually developed over the years and You can join Footlights for just £15 per year for adults there is now half and half split of community and and £10 for juniors and students. We have a large professional lets. Footlights centenary celebrations membership, but with a theatre to run, a full season of will open with performances of the 1920s comedy plays to cast, sets to build, backstage and front-of- drama Hobson’s Choice. The final production will house staff to find etc. We are always looking for new be our traditional Christmas family pantomime. faces and fresh ideas and talents. Why not come and We hope you will all join us in our centenary join us? You’d be very welcome. productions and help us make the centenary a year to remember. Youth Footlights Membership of Footlights is open to any young person Safety Curtain above the age of 9. The annual fee is £10 for anyone As a permanent reminder of Footlights’ centenary, under 18 years and/or in full time education. we commissioned Lancaster based artist, Paul Mason, to produce a design for the safety curtain Props Hire suitable for the third oldest provincial theatre in We have an extensive store of props and furniture (not the UK. After considerable research, the images scenery or sets) which we are happy to loan out. chosen take us back to the theatre opening 1782 Visit www.lancastergrand.co.uk for more information. when a visiting theatre group performed an excerpt from the Commedia dell’arte involving Pantaloon, Harlequin and Pierrot. Also depicted is Joe Grimaldi perhaps the most famous clown of all time who
Box Office 01524 64695 Visiting Us
From the M6 Motorway Parking Leave the M6 motorway at Junction 34 and follow The main car park next to Lancaster Grand Theatre the signs to Lancaster. On joining the one way is Upper and Lower St Leonardsgate (01). Flat Rate system keep in the left hand lane. Turn left onto Evening charge applies. Pheonix Street, then turn right onto St Leonardsgate. Postcode: LA1 1NL Hiring the Grand Lancaster Grand Theatre seats 460 people and is Public Transport available to hire. Please contact the Theatre Manager Lancaster Grand Theatre is only a few minutes walk on 01524 845230 for more information. from Lancaster Bus Station and Lancaster Train Station. Access Wheelchair spaces are available in the Theatre with Where to Eat wheelchair access to the side of the theatre. If you Please visit our website www.lancastergrand.co.uk require a carer to attend a performance with you and click on our ‘Special Offers’ heading for our we have a limited number of free carer tickets for exclusive dining experience and offers for our each performance. Please speak to box office when customers at Royal Kings Arms Hotel. booking your tickets. To find out more about our access facilities please contact box office on 01524 Coffee Bars 64695. We serve fresh coffee by Atkinsons, the well-known local coffee supplier and provide a wide Hearing Loop range of reasonably priced sweets, chocolate, and Lancaster grand theatre is fitted with a hearing loop crisps. Cash only. to assist people with a hearing disability. The hearing loop is accessed by setting your hearing aid on to Theatre Bar the T setting. The greatest benefit is gained by sitting Please be aware we only take cash payment in the stalls area and nearest to the side isles. The in the bar. Alcohol brought onto the premises is Grand theatre has a new sound system and many of strictly prohibited and will be confiscated. All prices our audience now find that combined with modern for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are very hearing aids there is better clarity with hearing aids competitive. on normal audio setting. During some performances the hearing loop has to be switched off because of Ice Cream interference caused by electric guitars. We hope this We supply Wallings Ice Cream as we believe in information is useful and improves your enjoyment of supporting local businesses. The ethos of our the Grand theatre performances. supplier is to create real dairy ice cream, made with fresh milk and natural ingredients. Visual Impairments Guide Dogs are most welcome. We’ll even provide a Security bowl of water for your dog. Please be aware that we employ professional security staff who carry out random bag searches.
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By Phone 01524 64695 Online Lancastergrand.co.uk In person Box Office open Monday to Saturday 10am – 3pm Concessions Discounted tickets are available for over 60’s, students and children Purple Card Offers are available with Purple Card. Please check http://purple.lusu.co.uk Tickets You can now collect, print at home or have your tickets posted to you (posted at a small cost). Tickets are available for collection during Box Office opening hours Monday to Saturday 10am-3pm, or 30 minutes before the performance starts. Please be aware that we are unable to sell or print tickets for other shows during the 30 minute pre- show Box Office opening times. You must have a valid ticket from an authorised agent. Tickets bought from a third party reselling site or tickets that have been re-sold externally do not guarantee entry. On a ‘Sold Out’ show if you are unable to attend please contact the Box Office directly and we will proceed to sell the tickets to our waiting list on your behalf.
Seating Plan
Please note the AA seats and the boxes have restricted view
Contact the Box Office to book a Box. A Box is priced at 3 Full price tickets.
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How would you like your name, a loved one’s, a friend’s or even your company name on an engraved plaque, placed on a seat in the beautiful Lancaster Grand Theatre?
This scheme helps us raise much needed funds to help finish the restoration and improvements of our lovely historic theatre. The plaque with your inscription will remain on the seat as long as the theatre stands, for all to read.
For further details please contact the Box Office on01524 64695 Lancaster Grand Theatre Patrons
Elkie Brooks is an English singer and solo artist. She gained her biggest success in the late 1970s and 1980s and has been nominated twice for Brit Awards. Born is Salford, she is known for her powerful husky voice and hit singles such as “Pearl’s a Sing”, “Lilac Wine”, “Don’t Cry Out Loud” “Fool (If You Think It’s Over)” and top- selling album Pearls.
Bernard Cribbins OBE is an English character actor, voice-over artist and musical comedian. Bernard is probably best known for being the Narrator on children’s television show, The Wombles. Cribbins was born in Oldham, Lancashire and has appeared in many television programmes including Fawlty Towers and The Avengers.
Lisa Riley is an English TV Presenter and actress. Born in Bury, Lisa is probably best known for her role as Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale as well as being a presenter on You’ve Been Framed! Lisa has also toured the country with various plays including The Naked Truth and Calendar Girls. Currently Lisa is a panellist on ITV’s Loose Women.
Kevin Kennedy played the character of Norman Watts (known as Curly Watts) between 1983 and 2003 in the Coronation Street television series. He then took a break from acting and released an album with his band the Bunch of Thieves, on the RCA Records label. Born in Wythenshawe, he later returned to Coronation street. Kevin played at the theatre in the Xtra Factor and liked us so much, that he wanted to be a Patron, good news for us!
Jane Horrocks is an English stage, film and television actress. Jane is probably best known for the roles as Bubble and Katy Grin in Absolutely Fabulous. Horrocks is also well known for her performance in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice which was later adapted into the screen adaption, Little Voice. She was born in Rawtenstall, Lancashire and continues to support Theatre in Lancashire by being a Patron of Lancaster Grand Theatre.
If you would like to become a Patron of the Lancaster Grand Theatre, please contact Ellie Singleton on 01524 845230.
Box Office 01524 64695 The Proposed New Foyer
The proposed new foyer Planning permission was granted in January 2019 but fund raising has been temporarily halted due to an issue with the part of the car park not owned by the theatre. As soon as this is resolved, we will be full steam ahead raising the £2 million needed to build it. We have already raised ½ million and, subject to raising the additional £1.5 million, we are planning to start the build in August 2021.
The foyer will benefit theatre goers, the community and the long term future of the theatre by:
Increasing circulation space
Greatly improving disabled access using a wheelchair platform lift
Providing additional space to allow the theatre to host conferences and seminars
Creating a space for studio productions, small community groups and by schools as a teaching area
Providing accessible coffee and alcohol bars at street level.
Providing additional income to help to ensure the theatre’s continued operation for generations to come st \ Exclusive Theatre Dining & Drinks Offers Pre-Performance Two courses £11.95 or three courses £14.95 per person At our Brasserie Restaurant, 5pm - 7pm Post-Performance Glass of Prosecco on arrival, plus 2 x cocktails of your choice. £17.50 per person At the Crypt Cocktail Lounge, up to 2am (post-performance only)
Please book your pre/post theatre dining/drink offers with your theatre tickets online at www.lancastergrand.co.uk or via the box office 01524 64695
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Are there times when you just do not know what to buy for birthdays or Christmas presents for family and friends- then how about a Gift Voucher for a show at the Lancaster Grand Theatre?
T e vo e s e v e f o o Off e n on ne n t e eno n t ons e £20, £10 £5
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Serving Lancaster, Morecambe and the surrounding areas for over 60 years.
It couldn’t be easier to get behind the wheel of a brand new SEAT.
Visit our showroom or get in touch to explore our latest offers.
R M Fisher Ltd. Central Garage, Main Road, Galgate, Lancaster LA2 0JL Tel: 01524 751250 www.rmfisher.co.uk
Model shown: Ateca FR Sport. Official fuel consumption for the SEAT range in mpg (litres per 100km); urban 31.7 (8.9) - 68.9 (4.1); extra-
urban 43.5 (6.5) - 83.1 (3.4); combined 38.2 (7.4) - 74.3 (3.8). CO2 emissions 168 - 96 g/km. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures are obtained under standardised EU test conditions (or, in cases of vehicles with WLTP type approval, are the NEDC figures derived from WLTP testing). These figures facilitate comparison between different models from different manufacturers, but may not represent the actual fuel consumption achieved in ‘real world’ driving conditions. NEDC figures derived from WLTP testing may not be equivalent to figures from NEDC testing, so comparisons may be unreliable. More information is available at www.seat.co.uk/wltp. Choice of wheels and other options may affect fuel consumption and emissions data.
17769_037 SEAT RM FISHER A5 1pp (1) CAM.indd 1 30/10/2018 13:40 Discover the SEAT range at R M Fisher.
Serving Lancaster, Morecambe and the surrounding areas for over 60 years.
It couldn’t be easier to get behind the wheel of a brand new SEAT.
Visit our showroom or get in touch to explore our latest offers.
R M Fisher Ltd. Central Garage, Main Road, Galgate, Lancaster LA2 0JL Tel: 01524 751250 www.rmfisher.co.uk
Model shown: Ateca FR Sport. Official fuel consumption for the SEAT range in mpg (litres per 100km); urban 31.7 (8.9) - 68.9 (4.1); extra-
urban 43.5 (6.5) - 83.1 (3.4); combined 38.2 (7.4) - 74.3 (3.8). CO2 emissions 168 - 96 g/km. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures are obtained under standardised EU test conditions (or, in cases of vehicles with WLTP type approval, are the NEDC figures derived from WLTP testing). These figures facilitate comparison between different models from different manufacturers, but may not represent the actual fuel consumption achieved in ‘real world’ driving conditions. NEDC figures derived from WLTP testing may not be equivalent to figures from NEDC testing, so comparisons may be unreliable. More information is available at www.seat.co.uk/wltp. Choice of wheels and other options may affect fuel consumption and emissions data.
17769_037 SEAT RM FISHER A5 1pp (1) CAM.indd 1 30/10/2018 13:40 Diary of Events January 2020 May 2020 7th An Evening with Alan Titchmarsh 1st Dave Spikey 18th A Grand Variety Show 2020 5th-9th Hairspray 22nd Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest… 10th Funny Girls 23rd Dance To The Music 11th-12th Jane Eyre 24th Bad Manners 13th Seven Drunken Nights 25th Michael Portillo 14th Dracula 26th John Shuttleworth’s Back 15th The Foundations in Concert 31st Wizard of Oz Ballet 16th Luther February 2020 20th Joel Dommett 1st The Magic of The Beatles 21st Psychic Sally 6th-8th Peter Pan 22nd Whitney 12th BGT Comedy Showcase 23rd Girls Just Wanna Have Fun 15th The Roaring Girls 24th Walk Right Back-The Everly Brothers Story 16th Jersey Beats – Oh What a Nite! 27th An Evening of Chuck Berry 21st Catherine Cookson’s The Cinder Path 29th UK Pink Floyd Experience 25th-29th Grease 30th Rose Royce Featuring Gwen Dickey March 2020 June 2020 10th-14th Hobson’s Choice 5th-7th The Secret Garden 12th Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps MOOR SPACE 11th-13th The Secret Garden 15th Kevin Bloody Wilson 14th CATS in SPACE 20th The Greatest Hits of Motown 19th Some Guys Have All The Luck 21st Clinton Baptiste 20th The Opera Boys 23rd-24th By The Waters of Liverpool July 2020 25th Friends! The Musical Parody 4th Search for Mrs Philippines EuroAsia 2020 27th Sing-a-Long-a Bohemian Rhapsody 5th The Bohemians 28th Powerhouse Gospel Choir MOOR SPACE 10th The Dreamboys 28th Michael Starring Ben 11th The Magic of Motown 31st Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen 17th Thank ABBA for the Music April 2020 18th The Illegal Eagles 3rd The Power Ballad Show 19th School For Stage Live 2020 4th-5th Jennifer’s Dancers 2020 24th The George Michael Legacy 7th Ian Waite and Vincent Simone… 8th Milkshake! Live 2020 9th A Beautiful Noise 14th Woman Like Me – The Little Mix Show 18th 80’s Mania
18th-19th Two One Act Plays MOOR SPACE 19th Giselle 21st Arabella Weir 23rd La Voix – The UK’s Funniest Red Head! 24th Let Me Entertain You 2020 30th Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham
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