the spring/summer 17 platformMUSIC | COMEDY | DANCE | THEATRE | CABARET CHILDREN’S SHOWS | COMMUNITY EVENTS HACKNEY COLLIERY BAND Central Promenade, Morecambe | www.lancaster.gov.uk/platform Ticket Line 01524 582803 /MorecambePlatform @theplatformlcc SONS OF PITCHES SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE 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 VIC opening hours below). No other special offer can be used with this offer and 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 VIC can assist with accommodation enquiries on: Morecambe Visitor Information Centre, The Platform, 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 There is a bus stop outside the venue. Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm For timetable enquiries: 08712 002 233. There are public car parks adjacent to the venue. The box office is open 45 minutes before an event. Parking is free after 6pm The venue operates a no refund policy. Tickets may be exchanged or gift vouchers issued before Cycle parking is available outside. the event. Contact us Disabled facilities Venue hire: 01524 582829 Full level access, toilet facilities for wheelchair users Admin: 01524 582804 and hearing loops. 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. Customers with a disability and their carers are entitled to the concession price when available. 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. Lindisfarne Lindisfarne emerged from Tyneside in the 1970s and quickly carved out a unique place for themselves as one of British rock’s most original bands. Their pioneering sound, combining acoustic instruments like mandolin and fiddle with their electric blues roots, proved the perfect medium to deliver the catchy, memorable songs provided by the band’s resident writers Alan Hull and Rod Clements. Friday 10 March 8pm £20. Dr Feelgood with special guest ‘The Section’ Dr. Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. The raw and uncompromising style of their performance resulted in the album Stupidity that immediately went to the number one position in the UK charts. Saturday 11 March 8pm £19. 16+ ABBAMANIA ABBAMANIA’s tribute to ABBA at the height of their popularity is incredible and their performance is of the highest quality. Re-live the memories of ABBA with this tribute show; the wonderful, catchy songs, melodies and lyrics – it will be a fabulous night out with dancing in the aisles. Sunday 12 March 7.30pm £17.50. Keith James in concert ‘The songs of Leonard Cohen 1934-2016’ With a lifetime reputation of performing in the exact way as the legendary songwriter Leonard Cohen and an undying love of the ‘pure song’, Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material in the most intimate and sensitive way imaginable, exposing the solitary inner strength of his greatest songs in their original perfect form. Friday 17 March 8pm £14. 14+ John Coghlan’s Quo Original Status Quo member John Coghlan formed John Coghlan’s Quo during the late 90s and through various line-ups has enjoyed regular gigs all over the UK and Europe. The current band consists of John, Baz Barry and Mick Hughes from NWOBHM Boogie Band ‘Predatür’, and Rick Chase completing the line-up. The prime aim is to recreate an authentic “70s Quo Sound”. Saturday 18 March 8pm £18.50. 14+ Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham Two of Scotland’s most loved traditional musicians. Aly, a stunning traditional style fiddler, Phil, one of Scotland’s 25 most influential people and a dazzling accordion player. Simply the best traditional musicians you are likely to hear. Now celebrating 30 years of playing together, when this pair perform live the result is stunning. Friday 24 March 7.30pm £15. Peatbog Faeries Celebrating 25 years as a band in 2016, they bring Celtic Dance music into the 21st century from traditional jigs and reels through jazz, hip hop, reggae and more. This inventive and unique approach brings a true flavour of traditional Scottish music whilst offering high octane Celtic dance music. Saturday 25 March 7.30pm £17. 16+ Promenade Concert Orchestra - Music For You ‘Music from the Palm Court’ After last year’s successful ‘Music from the Palm Court’ the PCO offers its 10th such programme with a selection of sea-side and spa music from the last 100 years and more. There will also be a new composition by local musician, Julian Davies. Imagine sitting in a Palm Court dressed in your Sunday-best, surrounded by palms and aspidistras, enjoying lovely tuneful music, then this is the place to be! Sunday 2 April 3pm £15, £13, £7. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Charlie is a little boy with a very big dream, he wants to be a magician. By saving his pocket money he buys The Big Book of Magic for Trainee Magicians,and sets off to Mr Zacoor’s Toy Shop to buy his spellbook. But Mr Zacoor is no ordinary shopkeeper, he’s a real life Sorcerer, with a very special job for Charlie. A delightful children’s show with a blend of music, puppetry and storytelling. Tuesday 4 April 2pm £7, £25 family of four. Swing Commanders They’re back! Lancashire’s premier vintage quintet pull into the Platform with their usual potent cocktail of hot solos, harmonies and pretty dresses. Expect live hits from the likes of Glenn Miller and the singing cowboys of yesteryear presented with skill, energy and a big big smile. Friday 7 April 8pm £13, £12. Sheelanagig Sheelanagig, are releasing their 5th album “Beard Town” recorded at the legendary Real World Studios and are hitting the road for a UK tour. They have become something of a West Country institution for the past decade. A quintet with a well- stocked armoury of stringed instruments – banjo, fiddle, double bass etc – and a bagful of joint-jumping tunes, these boys sure know how to get a party started. Saturday 8 April 8pm £12.50. 16+ Morecambe Band Easter Concert Morecambe Band are pleased to present their annual Good Friday Easter concert at the Platform. Under the direction of Steve Simpson you are sure to be entertained with a varied programme to suit all ages. Friday 14 April 7.30pm £12, £10 Concession or £6 child. Comedy Night A night of stand-up comedy hosted by comedian John Lebbon. Also starring: Phil Walker (City Life comedian of the year 2002/03) Paul Imirie ‘Rising talent’ Jason Manford Colin Havey loveable northern humour MC John Lebbon ‘Like a skinny Peter Kay’ Old Laundry Theatre Saturday 15 April 8pm £10. 18+ 80s Club Tropicana It’s the Ultimate 80s Party Night, back by public demand! Club Tropicana DJs Steve Middlesbrough, Phil Hayward, Mark Swindlehurst & Trevor Cooke return on Easter Sunday to take you on a retro journey back in time. And those guys should know! They packed the dancefloors all through the decade at clubs like Crystal T’s & Harveys! Sunday 16 April 8pm-1am (last entry 11pm) £10. 18+ Morecambe Cosplay and Comic-con Morecambe Cosplay & Comic-Con is a fantastic new fun-filled day out for the whole family, promising to bring superheroes, props and merchandise galore from all your favourite movies and TV shows. Also come and meet Dr Who’s Colin Baker, Red Dwarf’s Hattie Hayridge and Star Wars’ Paul Blake. Monday 17 April 10-4pm £3-£5 (Tickets available from Skiddle) www.bit.ly/2jWFMK6 The Big Chris Barber Band Chris Barber OBE is one of the last legends around and an icon of traditional jazz in UK. With his band they stand out as one of the finest of its kind anywhere in the world. From New Orleans style to late 20s Ellington, played with extraordinary panache and skill. Friday 21 April 7.30pm £18.50. T.Rextasy T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically outlives Marc’s very own T.Rex. They have become widely accepted as the world’s only official tribute show dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc’s family, estate and catalogue management, not to mention original members of T.Rex.