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Autumn/Winter 17 the autumn/winter 17 platformMUSIC | COMEDY | DANCE | THEATRE | CABARET CHILDREN’S SHOWS | COMMUNITY EVENTS THE MAGIC BAND Central Promenade, Morecambe | www.lancaster.gov.uk/platform Ticket Line 01524 582803 /MorecambePlatform @theplatformlcc ROVING CROWS GENO WASHINGTON MARK WATSON KEY Cabaret seating Theatre style seating Standing concert No age restrictions (limited seating) under 14s must be 14+ (over 14 years only) 16+ (over 16 years only) 18+ (over 18 years only) accompanied by an adult Tickets Call Group discounts Purchase tickets with a credit/debit card on Sales of 20 or more tickets will receive one free ticket. 01524 582803 (see Visitor Information Centre opening No other special offer can be used with this offer and hours below). Booking fee applies. discounts do not apply to workshops. School parties are entitled to the concessionary rate and one adult/ Click teacher per 10 children will be admitted free. Ask at the All tickets are on sale at: box office for more information. www.lancaster.gov.uk/platform-tickets Family discounts Limited shows are on sale at: www.seetickets.com Family tickets admit two adults and two children (under Please note that we no longer post out tickets. Tickets 16 years) or one adult and three children. There is no can be collected from the Visitor Information Centre or charge for ‘babes in arms’. the Platform Box Office. Accommodation Call in The Visitor Information Centre can assist with Morecambe Visitor Information Centre, The Platform, accommodation enquiries on: 01524 582808. Marine Road Central, Morecambe LA4 4DB Public transport Open: Mon - Sat, 9:30am - 1pm / 1.45pm - 5pm Morecambe Railway Station is only a few minutes walk away. Timetable and fare enquiries: 08457 484 950. Lancaster Visitor Information Centre, The Storey, There is a bus stop outside the venue. Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TH For timetable enquiries: 08712 002 233. Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm There are public car parks adjacent to the venue. Parking is free after 6pm The box office is open 45 minutes before an event. The venue operates a no refund policy. Tickets Cycle parking is available outside. may be exchanged or gift vouchers issued before the event. Contact us Access Information Venue hire: 01524 582829 Admin: 01524 582804 Full level access, toilet facilities for wheelchair users, and hearing loop. Guide dogs and registered service dogs are welcome. We appreciate advance notice if customers will be arriving in wheelchairs so that arrangements can be made. A complimentary carers ticket is available to those customers unable to access all Platform facilities independently. Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure total accuracy in this publication, Lancaster City Council can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. All details are believed to be correct at the time of going to press. Readers are advised to check times and prices in advance with the venue. The venue reserves the right to make changes to seating arrangements. Follow us on Facebook for the latest news /morecambeplatform. 20th Anniversary of the Platform 2017 marks a special year in the Platform’s history. It’s 20 years this December since we opened our doors for the first time as a live entertainment venue. Since that day in 1997 we’ve gone from strength to strength building a reputation as Morecambe’s best live entertainment venue. To celebrate our successes over the past 20 years, we will be hosting a special event presented by The Promenade Concert Orchestra. This 20th Anniversary Concert on Sunday 3 December will feature railway themed tunes, alongside seasonal Christmas melodies. Please come along to celebrate this wonderful venue within our community. It has been an absolute pleasure for our team to have run proceedings here for the last few years, and we hope we have been able to preserve the venue’s traditions, and keep the programme lively and of interest to you. Thank you to all our patrons for the support over the last 20 years, and we hope we can continue to enjoy your company for the next 20… and on into the future. Simon Armstrong (Platform Manager) [ Our first brochure in 1997] Heroes & Foes – Comic-Con A day of “GEEKY” entertainment for the family, Cosplay Competitions, interactive games and more. With specialist traders and displays from Film & TV, Heroes & Foes aim to give Morecambe a summer holiday treat. Tickets only available on the door. Monday 28 August 10am - 4pm. £3, £2 (under 12s), FREE (under 5s). Morecambe On Film The Dukes have partnered with the North West Film Archive to present a window to the past, with this collection of professional and amateur footage that explores life in Morecambe over the past 100 years. In association with the North West Film Archive, Vintage by the Sea 2017, The Platform and supported by the British Film Institute and Film Audience Network. Thursday 31 August 8pm £7.50, £6.50 (concession). Vintage by the Sea As part of the Vintage by the Sea festival, The Vintage Marketplace returns with the best authentic traders. Curated by Dotty’s Vintage, we host purveyors of fashion and accessories, bringing together couture labels with prêt a porter and street style from the 1920s to the 1990s. See the finest selection of mid-century modern homewares, records, music memorabilia and up-cycled ephemera. Saturday 2 September 10am - 6pm Sunday 3 September 10am - 5pm And Finally… Phil Collins In 2017 “And Finally…” present a brand-new show that is truly enhanced by new lighting, stage sets and world class musicians to get even closer to that immense Phil Collins production ensuring an exciting spectacle is totally guaranteed. Recognised as “The Official No.1” Phil Collins tribute. Saturday 9 September 8pm £19.50. 14+ Jamie Smith’s Mabon One of the most highly accomplished and critically acclaimed Celtic roots music bands based in Britain today, Jamie Smith’s MABON have built their reputation on their exhilarating live performances and deftly worked recordings. Their distinctive, infectious and multi-award winning music explores the styles of the Celtic traditions and works them anew. Friday 15 September 8pm £13.50 (advance), £15 (on the door). Sex Pi**ed Dolls The Sex Pi**ed Dolls, an all-female rock band, exploded onto the live music scene in 2014 and quickly gained a reputation as a must see live band with a visual and energy that few could match. Initially covering songs by The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Nirvana, etc. in their own unique style, the band also throw a couple of originals into their set list too. With support from Three Dimensional Tanx. Saturday 16 September 8pm £15. 18+ The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra with special guest The Andrews Sisters UK Celebrating the timeless music of the swing era, the Moonlight Serenade Orchestra recreates that 1940s feel with a 15 piece big band, vocal harmony trio the Andrews Sisters, plus the smooth vocals of Mr Stuart Garside. All your favourite numbers including Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Rum and Coca Cola, Moonlight Serenade, Sing Sing Sing and of course In The Mood. Sunday 17 September 2.30pm £15. Roy Orbison and The Traveling Wilburys Tribute Show Currently on a nationwide tour, this hit production have wowed audiences with their uncanny vocal and musical resemblances to the original band members. A real up- tempo, feel good show, audiences are treated to a range of hits, not just from the Wilburys but from the famous five individually themselves. Friday 22 September 7.30pm £20, £18 concession. Barbara Dickson with Nick Holland Emerging from the Scottish folk scene of the late 1960’s Barbara enjoyed mainstream chart success with hits including the number one single, ‘I Know Him So Well’. As Scotland’s best-selling female album artist she has earned 6 platinum, 11 gold and 7 silver albums. Barbara and Nick recently started working as a ‘duo’ where she plays guitar and piano, with Nick on keyboards. With support from Anthony Toner. Saturday 23 September 7.30pm £22. “Animal Families and Me” with Gordon Buchanan Listen and interact with Gordon Buchanan as the highly acclaimed television wildlife cameraman and presenter of the popular BBC series ‘Animal Families and Me’ shares an insight into his experiences with the world’s most fearsome and majestic animals. Tuesday 26 September 7.30pm £19.50, £17.50 concession. Gospel Bayfest Following considerable demand throughout the North West, the Morecambe Bay Festival of Gospel Music will take place at The Platform over three days. The weekend will be hosted by Dana who shot to fame in 1970 with her Eurovision Song Contest winner, “All Kinds of Everything.” Friday 29 September - Sunday 1 October. For performance times and details visit www.gospelbayfest.com. £40 weekend pass. Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle Iconic artist Jacqui McShee’s crystal clear vocals set the standard for British folk and the band Pentangle was legendary on the folk, jazz, rock scene. The original Pentangle expanded the frontiers of Folk in the 1960’s and 70’s. Since then Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle has progressed the original concept and continues to make groundbreaking music. Friday 6 October 7.30pm £18, £16 concession. The Upbeat Beatles As the name suggests The Upbeat Beatles are a rockin’ band with tight musicianship and powerhouse vocals. You’ll be jumping from the word go! Breathtaking harmonies and guitar solos all wrapped up in Scouse humour. With narrative and full multi-media presentation the audience will be left on an emotional high. Saturday 7 October 7.30pm £16. Halfway To Paradise - The Billy Fury Story Billy & his own ORIGINAL Furys’ Tornados play together once again during this electric and emotional 20th Anniversary Tour, thanks to new technology.
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