spring brochure 2015 - Lancaster Grand Theatre

Lancaster
Grand Theatre
January to August 2015
Box Office: 01524 64695
www.lancastergrand.co.uk
Saturday 17th January at 7.30pm
Tickets: £10
Live in Lancaster celebrating 21 years of Bay Radio
Enjoy a great night out with ‘Live
in Lancaster’ a fabulous evening’s
entertainment in association with
The Bay Radio celebrating 21 years
of great music and local news.
The star billing includes: Bailey
McConnell (Britain’s Got Talent),
Jack Walton (X-Factor), Exposure,
Harry Mondryk, Harry Mondryk,
Chris Atkinson, BriBry, Under
Construction and Matt Fitzgerald.
Hosted by Danny Matthews
Friday 23rd January at 7.30pm
Tickets: £8 /£6 conc /Family £25
A Variety Night in Aid of Bay Cat Rescue
“Bay Cat Rescue” is the local charity dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of feral
cats and kittens. After experiencing first
hand how other animal charities overlook
and neglect the needs of these cats, a group
of volunteers came together to help change
this. Every cat is treated with a respect it
needs. All the feral kittens we rescue, many of which would have been
euthanized by other organisations, are socialised and cared for by dedicated
foster families where they learn how to be loved, before being put up for
adoption. Feral adults are neutered, get any veterinary treatment they need
and are released to safe environments where they can be fed, monitored and
live their lives out in peace.•The charity is run solely by volunteers and we rely
on donations and fundraising to buy food, formula milk, litter and toys, as well
as to pay ever increasing veterinary bills. The charity simply couldn't function
without the support and donations from the public
Saturday 24th January at 7.30pm
Tickets: £23
Elkie Brooks - 70th Birthday Tour
Quite simply one of the most successful and
popular singers the UK has ever produced.
Now in the 5th decade of her career, she is
still proving to be one of the most powerful
and versatile vocal talents of our
generation. With numerous hit singles,
million selling albums and awards, her
annual tours are treat for fans old and new.
Performing some of her classic hits, blues
and jazz, an electric evening with Elkie is
guaranteed to leave you begging for more.
2012 saw the release of Elkie’s much anticipated autobiography
‘Finding My Voice’ and a re-release of her highly acclaimed album
‘Powerless’.
Elkie is a stunning performer and whatever she does, she does it best
live. Don't miss the chance to see a truly great artist in action.
Saturday 31st January at 7.30pm
Tickets: £10 /£8
A Grand Night Out for Alzheimer’s Research
Lancaster University and the Grand Theatre bring you a fantastic
Variety Performance
Gilly from BBC Radio Lancashire
will be your compare for the
evening to present Steven Hall
from Britain’s Got Talent and
comedienne Pam Ford from
London, along with bands,
musicians, dancers and many other
acts for your entertainment.
All monies raised will go straight to
the lab at Lancaster University,
where scientists are working on a
treatment for Alzheimer’s which could potentially stop the disease in
its tracks!
Tuesday 10th to Saturday 14th February
at 7.30pm
Tickets: £10 /£9 conc
Preview Tuesday £9
Lancaster Footlights present
Teechers
By John Godber
Godber’s fast moving and highly
entertaining comedy evokes life at
a modern school. Using the format
of an end-of-term play, the new
drama teacher’s progress through
two terms of recalcitrant classes,
cynical colleagues and obstructive
caretakers is reviewed
Friday 20th February at 7.30pm
Tickets:£20
Fascinating Aida - Charm Offensive
Following a sold-out 2013 tour, the
three Olivier Award nominations and
over a million Youtube hits for ‘Cheap
Flights (their infamous anthem to
budget air travel), Dillie Keane, Adele
Anderson and Liza Pulman continue to
celebrate over 30 years of Fascinating
Aida with their terrific new show
‘Charm Offensive.’
Expect topical new songs hot off the
press, plus some outrageous old
favourites as Fascinating Aida grow
old disgracefully! ‘Cabaret Heaven’
Saturday 21st February at 7pm
Tickets: £5
Reach for the Stars
Fourteen local ‘charity’ stars will
compete to win a share of more than
£3,000 for their favourite good
causes in the final of the ‘Charity
Stars’ talent competition at 7.00pm
on February 21st in the Lancaster
Grand Theatre.
The competition is organised by
Furness Building Society with The Bay
Radio and the benefitting
oganisations represented in the final will include local and national
charities.
In addition to winning £1,000 for their chosen charity, the ultimate winner
will also become a ‘Star for a Day at the Bay’ and record their own video
and music session with The Bay.
The finalists are chosen from video auditions which appear on the web sites
and will include 12 acts selected by a panel of judges and 2 further acts
Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th February
Tickets: £10. Matinee £8
Evenings 7-30pm, Matinee 2pm
About Theatre presents: Little Shop of Horrors
A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight
sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious
craving for fresh blood. Soon Audrey II grows into an illtempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers
him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing
appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised
for global domination. One of the longest-running “OffBroadway” shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s
sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to a highly
successful film version and a score by the song writing team of
Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who were responsible
Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast and
Aladdin. Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly
planted in cheek, Little Shop Of Horrors never fails to entertain.
Brought to you by About Theatre, the local company
responsible for Jekyll and Hyde in 2011, Godspell in 2009 and Putting It Together in 2007.
All proceeds from these performances go to Rosemere Cancer Foundation: supporting cancer
treatment in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Sunday 1st March at 7.30pm
Tickets: £18.50
The Billy Fury Years
New Songs... New Costumes... and a New Show
for 2015… The Billy Fury Years takes you on an
unforgettable journey through the musical
career of Britain's best loved rock 'n roller.
Michael King and his fantastic collection of
musicians bring you an exciting two hour show
filled with Fury’s greatest hits and more,
including - Jealousy, I Will, In Thoughts of You,
and Halfway to Paradise to name but a few, all
delivered in true Fury style.
Hailed as the ‘best Fury since Fury', Michael
bears an uncanny resemblance to Billy Fury.
The production also has the addition of a
fantastic audio and video presentation setting each and every scene to
perfection.
The Billy Fury Years really is the definitive Billy Fury stage
show.......ever ! ...
Tuesday 3rd March at 1.30pm & 4.30pm
Tickets: £10/ £8.50 Schools
Wednesday 4th March at 10.30 am & 12.30pm
11th ticket free
The Snail and the Whale
A tiny snail longs to see the world
so she hitches a lift on the tail of
a hump-back whale. But when the
whale gets beached, how will she
save him? Follow the snail’s
amazing journey as seen through
the eyes of an adventurous young
girl and her seafaring father.
Story telling, live music and lots
of laughs in a show for everyone
aged 4 and up.
Tall Stories (creators of ‘The Gruffalo’ and ‘Room on the Broom’) are
proud to present their latest exciting collaboration with Julia
Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Saturday 7th March at 1.30pm and 6.00pm
Jurassic Adventures
Tickets: £16 /£14 conc /
schools £9 / family £50
Jurassic Adventures is a brand new production set on a
magical island where anything might happen. . Get
transported to a prehistoric place full of fun, thrills and
screams, be amazed and awed by the birth of a baby
Dinosaur, but beware of the T. REX mother who wants
her egg back! An absolutely brilliant show for all the
family from age 3+
This fully scripted adventure, allows you follow the
footsteps of Doctor Grant’s team of explorers and
laugh at their crazy antics, as they search
for proof that Dinosaurs still exist! This will leave you
in “raptor raptures” and “pre-hysterics!” There is a
magic place where Dinosaurs live and it’s right before
your eyes.
Contains mild peril and HUGE DINOSAURS!
A Dino-Mite show!
Sunday 8th March at 2.30pm
Tickets: £14 /£12 conc /family £45
Cirque Du Hilarious
Don’t miss
CLIVE WEBB & DANNY ADAMS in this
fast paced comedy spectacular
plus magic and mayhem, mind boggling
illusions and stunning showgirls.
Also Village Idiot Michael Potts with his
now legendary comedy rock band
“clownforce”
and international circus acts.
Will everything go to plan? Don’t hold
your breath!
WINNERS OF THE KEN DODD COMEDY
AWARD
AND CFA BEST COMEDY AWARD
Wednesday 11th March at 7.30pm
Tickets: £12 /£11
Bleak House
"Fog everywhere. Fog up the river where it
flows among green aits and meadows; fog
down the river, where it rolls defiled among
the tiers of shipping, and the waterside
pollutions of a great (and dirty) city..."
Join The Pantaloons Theatre Company for a
fog-filled adventure in Victorian
London.•When a dead body is discovered in
Mr Krook's Rag-and-Bone shop, a web of
mysteries starts to untangle, with farreaching consequences. Hilarious, tragic and romantic by turns, Dickens'
darkly comic masterpiece is retold by The Pantaloons in their own
inimitable style.
A company of five actor-musicians bring the novel's cast of over 50
characters to life in a thrilling tale of love, skulduggery and spontaneous
combustion...
Thursday 12th March at 7.30pm
Tickets: £15 /£13 conc
I Want To Sing Opera
With the first lady of the opera show
missing, who will take her place as the
star of the show? I WANT TO SING OPERA
is a playful operatic musical following
the story of a cast of professional
singers, their manager and the tea-lady
turned soprano. A hilarious and touching
story from backstage to concert,
featuring a cast of international singers
performing the most famous operatic
hits, including: Nessun Dorma, Che
Gelida Manina, Libiam, Madam Butterfly,
Tosca, Barber of Seville.
Saturday 14th March at 7pm
Tickets: £17.50 /£15.50/child £12
Ballet Theatre UK presents: Aladdin
Join Ballet Theatre UK on this dazzling
retelling of this exotic classic tale boldly
brought to life through the entrancing
magic of classical ballet.
Follow the tale of the lonely orphan
whose life is destined for greater things.
Tricked by an evil sorcerer, Aladdin sets
out on a quest in search for the ultimate
treasure. Deceived, Aladdin is left alone
in a dark and damp cave to where he
will uncover a life changing object. ..a
dusty old lamp.
With just one rub of the magical lamp,
Aladdin’s journey will sweep you into an
exotic world full of daring adventure,
enchanting spells, unbelievable riches,
treachery and of course true love.
Wednesday 18th March at 7.30pm
Tickets: £20/£19 conc/
£10 under 16s and job seekers
Heritage Opera presents: La Traviata
Can love conquer all? Verdi’s tragic tale of a
Parisian courtesan who gives up everything for
love is one of the most famous operas ever
written.
The love story of Violetta and Alfredo includes
many musical highlights - the famous ‘Brindisi’
drinking song, the sparkling soprano aria
‘Sempre Libera’, and the moving duet ‘Parigi,
o cara’.
Heritage Opera returns to the Grand Lancaster
after last year’s successful visit with Tosca.
The fully professional cast of talented singers
are accompanied by a six-piece musical
ensemble.
Sung in Italian with English subtitles displayed on-stage.
Wednesday 18th - Friday 20th March at 7.30pm
Tickets:£7
A Studio Footlights Production at The Storey
The Secret Lives of Henry and Alice
Married too long, the couple who make up
this two-man band, Henry and Alice, have
each developed their own coping mechanisms to relieve the unutterable tedium of
their routine, British middle-class, married
lives.
Henry and Alice Smith escape into their own
fantasies that range from sexy socialites and
secret agents to sports heroes and politicians.
Friday 20th March at 7-30pm
Tickets: £15 including free props pack
Sing-a-Long-a-Sound of Music
The smash-hit musical show returns
to the UK in celebration of the
movie’s 50th anniversary. Yes the
original Sing-a-long-a is back,
giving the movie a birthday party
to remember!. Sing-a-Long-a Sound
of Music is a screening of Julie
Andrews film musical in glorious,
full-screen Technicolor, with
subtitles so that everyone can sing
along, a host and a free fun pack
Saturday 21st March at 7.30pm
Tickets: £12 /£10-50 conc
Jay Diggins Band
with special guest Mark Morris of Bluetones
One of the finest newest singer songwriters
in England, Jay Diggins is an extraordinary
musician. A master of the guitar, harmonica,
drums, bass, organ, and a writer of beautiful
and of melancholic songs. His musical
identity was launched while collaborating
on the highly acclaimed debut album
‘Searching’, launched to a sell-out show at
Lancaster's Grand Theatre.
The Jay Diggins Band also comprises guitarist Mark Dennis and drummer Johnny
Scott. Special guest Mark Morris of Bluetones
Mark a gifted guitarist & bass guitarist, is an established and active member of
the Chester & Wales acoustic folk community, having performed solo and with
Henry Priestman of The Christians and Toyah.
Johnny Scott is not just an incredibly talented drummer and tabla percussionist,
but also sings and plays guitar and organ.
Sunday 22nd March at 3pm
Tickets:£17 /£16 conc
Brighouse and Rastrick Band
Over 150 years of Proud History
In addition to having a first class and
formidable reputation for highly entertaining
concerts of wide public appeal, the Brighouse
and Rastrick Band has many other notable
triumphs to its credit in the highly competitive
contesting field - the major means bands use
to match themselves against each other.
Whilst obviously not winning every competition they enter, they are often
amongst the prizes and their record of major championship victories since they
first came to national prominence during the 1920s is certainly impressive.
Today, the band continues to make its mark on the new century with all the
promise that holds, whilst maintaining their great traditions and continued quest
for musical excellence. With over 130 years of proud history behind them, the
band is still fiercely financially independent and beholden to no one other than
itself.
Wednesday 25th March
Tickets from the organisers
Northern Beat - Pride and Prejudices
Our own prejudices impact on everyone
whether they are victims, perpetrators,
bystanders, friends or family. "Pride &
Prejudices" is a secondary school drama
competition centred around equality and
diversity and the impact beliefs,
background, culture and morals have on our actions and relationships. The
competition gives young people an opportunity to show how the impact our
behaviours, based on our personal moral values, can affect others.
The competition is funded by Youth United, and supported by Lancashire
Constabulary and Lancashire County Council. For more information, please
visit www.northernbeat.co.uk
Thursday 26th March at 7.30pm
Tickets: £17-50
Waterloo the Best of ABBA
In 1974 the little known Swedish pop
group Abba swept to superstardom
with their Eurovision winning
‘Waterloo’, and four decades later the
song and the band remain as popular
as ever.
Now the phenomenal new tribute
show 'Waterloo' looks back at the
sensational rise to stardom of Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid and gives
fans the opportunity to experience the thrill of a live Abba show! The unique
Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail by a full live
cast and band - with stunning costumes and breathtaking choreography. The
wonderful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful,
captivating harmony from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus
of this two-hour spectacular.
Sunday 29th March at 7.30pm
Tickets: £20
An Evening with Julian Lloyd Webber
In this superb new presentation, Julian Lloyd Webber
will take the audience on an historical and musical
journey in which he will give unique insight into not only
his life as one of the world's finest musicians but also as
a member of arguably the most influential musical
dynasty of modern times.
Julian will recount stories and anecdotes of touring,
recording sessions, concerts, TV shows and the like, all
of which will be linked with rare video footage of him
playing and talking with many of the people involved in
his amazing life such as Nigel Kennedy, Elton John,
Katherine Jenkins, Tim Rice, Yehudi Menhuin, Joaquin
Rodrigo, Cleo Laine, Stephane Grappelli and many others.
The backbone of the show and complimenting the chat and clips, he will be joined by
his wife and fellow cellist Jiaxin Lloyd Webber and pianist Pam Chowhan to perform
works such as Faure's Elegy, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Music of the Night,
Rachmaninov's Cello Sonata as well as works by composers William Lloyd Webber,
Philip Glass, Frank Bridge, and JS Bach.
Thursday 2nd April at 7.30pm
Tickets: £20
Sex in Suburbia starring Claire Sweeney
REAL STORIES, REAL WOMEN, A GREAT NIGHT OUT!
Book an unforgettable date with the hit comedy of
the year.
Claire Sweeney stars in and co-writes this brand
new comedy about dating, men and finding Mr
Right. Penny Crowe is the host of a late-night radio
phone-in and Britain’s leading Agony Aunt, she
takes calls about every date from hell and the occasional one from heaven. She
is more than happy to dish out relationship advice, but is she as happy to take it
…?
Packed full of sensational songs including ‘I’m Every Woman’, I Want to Break
Free and Somebody Else’s Guy, this show will make you laugh, cry and dance in
the aisles. Based on real stories from real women, this is the story of all our
lives!
http://www.sexinsuburbiatheshow.com
Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th April at 7.30pm
Saturday matinee 2.30pm
Tickets: £15 /£13 conc /
Child £11 / family £45
The Return of Neverland - A New Musical
Peter Pan and Tinkerbell are struggling to keep the
spirit of Neverland alive. Over the last thirty years
the magic in Neverland has rapidly decreased,
leaving Peter Pan and the Lost Boys grounded and
Captain Hook and his crew docked. With nothing to
fight for and no adventures to be had, Neverland
has come to a standstill with no hope of a revival,
or is there? •With a little manipulation a secret is
revealed that may not only save the island but
create more power than Neverland has ever seen
before. Will it end up in the right hands? Or will
this be the end of Neverland for good? With twists
in the tales and unexpected revealings, Neverland
is about to have its first adventure in years!
Tuesday 21st to Saturday 25th April
Lancaster Footlights present:
Noises Off
Tickets: £10 conc: £9
Tuesday all seats £9
A play by Michael Frayn
Noises Off is a play in 3 acts and is a farce about
farce. It has been described by the New York Post
as, ‘the funniest farce ever’. The cast of Noises
Off are rehearsing the play Nothing On, which is a
conventional farce. It is set in the Brents’ country
house and there is a hilarious mix of stock
caricatures who dash in and out of doors
causing confusion and mayhem. Moving along
at breakneck speed, this will definitely make you
laugh, so come along and enjoy it
Sunday 26th April at 7.30pm
Tickets: £19.50 /£18.50 conc
A Night of Dirty Dancing
The Ultimate Tributes Show
No film has captured the hearts of a generation like
Dirty Dancing. Relive the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack
Recast and re-scripted for 2015, it’s all down to
Kellerman’s end of season show. Revel in the
moments you loved, the memories you made and
music that’s resonated throughout the years: She’s
Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby,
Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry
Eyes and, of course, the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had) The
Time of My Life.
Please note this show is not affiliated with ‘Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story
on Stage’ currently on tour in the UK and worldwide.
www.twitter.com/GoDirtyDancing
www.facebook.com/ANightOfDirtyDancing
Wednesday 29th April at 7.30pm
Tickets: £15
Martin Bell
Martin Bell Joined the BBC in Norwich in 1962 and
became a general reporter with BBC news in London in
1964. He was Chief Washington Correspondent 19781989. War zone assignments included Vietnam, Nigeria,
Angola, the Arab-Israeli wars of 1967 and 1973, El
Salvador, Nicaragua, the Gulf (1991), Croatia and
Bosnia. Wounded by mortar fire in Bosnia in 1992.
Gave evidence five times in the War Crimes Tribunal in The Hague.
He was awarded the OBE in 1993. He was the Royal Television Society Reporter
of the Year in 1977 and 1993. He won the Sandford St Martin prize for religious
broadcasting in 2007. He has written six books: In Harm’s Way (1995), An
Accidental MP (2000), Through Gates of Fire (2003), The Truth That Sticks
(2007), A Very British Revolution (2009), and a book of light and dark verse For
Whom the Bell Tolls (2011). His seventh book, End of Empire, will be about
soldiering in Cyprus between 1957 and 1959.
He had a white chrysanthemum named after him at the Royal Chelsea Flower
Show in 2014.
Sunday 10th May at 7.30pm
Tickets: £15
The Kilkennys
These four hugely talented school
friends have taken their love of
traditional Irish music and
reinvigorated it, enabling them to
tour the world and present it to a
whole new generation. In doing so,
they have successfully reintroduced
Irish Folk/Ballads to a young
audience whilst also winning the
hearts of the more seasoned
Add to this their youthful image and modern sound and you have the future
of great Irish traditional music in one very marketable package.
If you can spare a few moments, please use the link below to see The
Kilkennys in action…you will not be disappointed…….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFat7TnOxD4
Friday 15th May at 8pm
Tickets: £14 /£12 conc
Shappi Khorsandi
Because I’m Shappi …
Star of Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Friday Night
with Jonathan Ross, Have I Got News for
You and Q.I Is back with a brand new show
for 2014.
After being knocked up like a 1950's teenager Shappi missed 2013, but now she is back
and it's forward march. Reflecting on the
good things, she celebrates her haphazard,
zigzag towards her dreams. She introduces
us to friends, family and total strangers who
have helped her on her personal Yellow Brick
Road.
Sunday 17th and Monday 18th May at 7.30pm
The Naked Truth
Tickets:£20
celebrity line-up to be announced
Tailor-made for Women,•The Naked Truth is
the hit comedy Play from Dave Simpson, the
writer of the•smash-hit comedy "Girls Night
Out",
Now on its 6th fantastic tour, this Show has
had people on•their feet all over the•UK.••Set in
a pole dancing class (the latest get-fit craze),
'The Naked Truth' is a brilliantly funny comedy
about sisterhood.
It's a women thing, as five very different
women struggle hilariously to conquer pole
dancing•for an event to raise awareness and
money for a breast cancer charity.
The Naked Truth is a poignant and uplifting comedy, a call to all women, and
celebrating strength through adversity.
It’s a Show for•women, about women, that men•absolutely must see (if they
dare!).
Tuesday 19th May at 7.30pm
Tickets: £20
Pasha Kovalev ‘Life Through Dance’
One of the stars from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in his
own show.
In this amazing new show starring Pasha and his
sensational dancers, the audience will be transported
into the world of Ballroom and Latin Dance with all it's
glitter and sequins.
'Life Through Dance' is a non-stop action and sparkles
packed journey through life and love, expressed by the
language of dance. The production will feature
breathtaking choreography, sensational music and
amazing costumes.
It will be a fun and exciting adventure for the entire family during which there
will even be the opportunity to participate and experience 'live on stage' the
favourite dance styles as seen on TV, leaving the audience supercharged with
positive energy and emotion!
Wednesday 20th May at 7.30pm
Tickets: £21/ £20 conc.
Nathan Carter
Nathan has become the singing sensation of the
new century. A fresh faced young man who has
now captivated audiences all over Ireland , the
UK and beyond since he burst on to the scene in
2009. Now less than a handful of years later
Nathan is a household name, with fans of all
ages flocking to see him and his superb six piece
band at dances and concerts.
Nathan has so far recorded six albums, two DVDs
and a host of singles, but his first love is to
perform on stage and those shows, as audiences
throughout the UK are about to experience, are
extra special.
For the first time in many years Nathan's show is the first “Irish” act
touring to do it big, a superb live sound, a stage set, light show, that
extra effort, that extra mile that makes the Nathan Carter show
different .
Wednesday 20th to Friday 22nd May
Tickets:£7
A Studio Footlights Production at The Storey
Quartet
A play by Ronald Harwood
At a home for retired musicians, the annual
concert to celebrate Verdi's birthday is
disrupted by the arrival of Jean, an eternal
diva and the former wife of one of the
residents. Her subsequent career as a star
soloist, and the ego that accompanied it, split
up their long friendship and ended her
marriage to Reggie, who takes the news of her
arrival particularly hard. Can the passage of
time heal old wounds? And will the famous
quartet be able to patch up their differences in time for the home’s
gala concert?
Thursday 21st May at 8pm
Tickets: £15
Andy Parsons “Live and UnleashedBut Naturally Cautious”
With four sell out national tours, three DVD releases and a
special for Comedy Central already under his belt, Andy
Parsons is back on the road in 2014. Andy’s fifth show ‘Live
And Unleashed - But Naturally Cautious‘ will see the star of
BBC2’s ‘Mock The Week’ and ‘Live At The Apollo’ hit the
road again delivering more sharp comedy up and down the
UK.
Andy has enjoyed huge success as a writer and performer
on television, radio and the live comedy stage. As well as a
series regular on the award-winning Mock The Week, (BBC 2) and numerous spots
on Live At The Apollo (BBC 1), Andy has also appeared on QI (BBC2), The Politics
Show (BBC1), Newsnight (BBC2), World’s Most Dangerous Roads (BBC2)
Saturday•Live (ITV) and Channel 4’s Comedy Gala At The O2. Andy was also lead
writer on ITV’s hugely influential Spitting Image.
Sunday 24th May at 5pm
Tickets: £18 /£16 conc /Child £10
Vienna Festival Ballet 35th Anniversary Gala
Vienna Festival Ballet celebrate 35 years
with their 35th Anniversary Gala. We are
proud to present highlights from the
world’s most beloved Tchaikovsky ballets
which have featured in our repertoire over
the past 35 years.
•Highlights will include the moment when
the Swan Queen meets her prince in Act
2 Swan Lake, the Dance of the Cygnets,
Clara’s journey to a glittering land of snow in The Nutcracker, and the
famous Rose Adagio from Sleeping Beauty, where Princess Aurora is
introduced to four princes.
Vienna Festival Ballet’s reflection on 35 years of performing classical
ballets all over the world will take you on an unforgettable journey
through the best of ballet in one magical evening.
“An excellent company of talented young dancers. Their energy and
enthusiasm is breathtaking.”
Saturday 30th May at 8pm
Tickets: £19
The Supreme Fabulettes
A glamorous and outrageous
show with a party packed
score. Viva la Divas tells the
story of the rise from rags to
riches of the Supreme
Fabulettes.
Directed by William Baker, creative director to Kylie Minogue
Featuring songs especially composed by Boy George and
starring Sam buttery from TV’s ‘The Voice’
Thursday 4th June at 7.30pm
Tickets: £17.50 /£16.50 conc
Derek Acorah - Psychic Ether
It’s true to say Derek Acorah needs no introduction.
A celebrity, author and performer like no other, Derek
is one of the foremost names in the world of Psychic
Phenomena. One of the most engaging and
entertaining personalities of his genre, Derek has
become loved by millions. As a result, his theatre
shows have sold out across the world for decades.
Now! A chance for you to experience this very special
event.
Derek’s brand new Tour ‘Psychic Ether’ will appear at
venues across the UK and Europe throughout 2015.
Evenings of mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for
education and entertainment only
www.derekacorah.com
www.brianshaw.org.uk
Saturday 6th June at 7.30pm
www.psychicether.com
Tickets: £20 /£19 conc
Ruby Turner
Ruby Turner was born in Jamaica and grew up in
Montego Bay. Her grandfather sang the lead in one
of the island's gospel groups. Moving to England
when she was 9, Ruby has lived here ever since.
Her career to date has always had many unexpected
twists and turns with major tours, theatre and TV
appearances and touring with Jools Holland.
Her major break came in the mid 1980's, when she
was asked to join 'Culture Club' at the height of their
stardom. An offer of a solo record deal closely followed and she soon signed to Jive Records. Four albums and a "Best of" compilation album were all released to critical acclaim.
To date, Ruby has released 17 albums plus the BBC's 'Live From Glastonbury',
Her most recent studio album “All That I Am” was released in the summer of
2014.
Sunday 7th June at 7.30pm
Tickets:£19 /£17.50 conc
The Sound of the Glen Miller Era
The lights soften, the
mood settles. An audience
waits for that first moment
of sound. The Big Band is
poised, relaxed, but with
eyes anxious for the lead.
Then, as if giving body to
an echo, the murmured
notes of ‘Moonlight
Serenade’…and the night, it seems, is suddenly full and timeless.
There are those who watch and listen who tap a shy finger to the
melodies, others who follow with a silent foot-beat, still others who
murmur softly through the lyrics, and those who simply permit a
fleeting smile. But common to all are memories.
Recapture the sounds of a bygone era as the Nick Ross Orchestra
presents ‘an unmissable evening of music and song’ – the Classic Big
Band Sound of the 1940s.
Friday 12th June at 7.30pm
Tickets: £17.50
The Bohemians
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.
Saturday 13th June at 7.30pm
Tickets: £19 /£18 conc / under 16 £15
VIP £75 includes ticket,meet & greet,
photo, champagne & goodie bag
Joe McElderry - The Evolution Tour
X-FACTOR winner Joe McElderry is hitting the road
with a brand new show after the sell-out success of
last year’s nationwide tour. The Evolution Tour
showcases Joe’s renowned versatility which has won
him a unique fan base.
The Evolution Tour features new numbers and new
routines which will entertain his fans, old and new.
His unmistakable voice, easy wit and warm rapport
have endeared him to all ages from 5 to 95.
And his loyal band of fans made 2014’s 60-gig Set
Your Soul Alive tour a major hit.
Whether he’s singing a pop hit, or stunning the audience into silence
with Opera, Joe has evolved from boy crooner to the master of his craft
since winning X-Factor in 2009.
Tuesday 16th June at 1.30 & 5.30pm
Wednesday 17th at 10.30 am & 1.30pm
Blunderbus present:
Tickets: £10 /schools £8.50
1 teacher free with every 10
Duck in a Truck
Based on the bestselling book by acclaimed
children’s author Jez Alborough, this funny,
silly, yucky mucky show will have you
giggling away, singing along and laughing out
loud.
Ducklings aged 3 - 7 years old will love this
hilarious tale, but for those grown-up ducks
who waddle along, they’ll have lots of fun,
Join Duck and his friends in this happy new adventure with puppetry,
sing-along songs and plenty of opportunities to join in along the way.
But, don’t forget to wear your wellies!
Friday 19th and Saturday 20th June at 7.30pm
Tickets: £22 / £20
69 Shades of Black starring Faye Tozer
Sassy and saucy with a whip-crackingly riotous
script, 69 SHADES OF BLACK is the perfect feel-good
girl’s night out.
Boring and vanilla; William Shight’s most interesting
trait has always been his snigger inducing name. Up
until now that is!
Since landing his dream job at one of the country’s
top advertising agencies, things have taken a turn
for the shocking.• ‘Christina Black’, the company
director, has taken a shine to ‘William’ and
attempts to seduce him with an indecent proposal.
Overwhelmed by the attention and without friends
or family to turn to, he decides seek the advice of
the only two men in his life he can trust, the
hilariously argumentative Gabriel and Gideon...his conscience. William
tries in vain to resist but in the end relents and signs a 69 page contract,
the one Christina intends to use to make a man out of him....• The 20
pages of “don’t” and 49 pages of “do whatever the hell I want” will lead
William on the hilariously painful journey of a lifetime.
M.A.O.D.S present the Lancaster Premiere of Evita, an
Amateur Production by arrangement with the
Really Useful Group.
Tues 23rd to Sat 27th
June at 7.15 pm
Saturday matinee at
2.15 pm.
Tues/Sat Matinee
£12.50
All other performances
£15
Party Booking rates
available
Saturday 4th , Sunday 5th, & Saturday 11th July at 2.30pm
Thursday 9th & Friday 10th July at 7.30pm
Tickets:£9 /£8 conc /family £30
Lancaster Footlights present
The Railway Children
Three children and their mother are
suddenly uprooted from their
comfortable London home to a life in
the countryside. The children’s lives
centre around the local railway
station, where new friends, mystery
and adventure beckon.
An enduring and endearing family story
which will appeal to all ages.
Saturday 22nd August at 11.30am & 3.30pm
Sing-a-long-a Frozen
Singalonga Productions are delighted to announce
that Disney’s FROZEN is the new Singalonga must
see! A full screening of Disney’s FROZEN with lyrics
on screen to help you sing along with Anna and
Elsa during the film. Introduced by a live host who
will show you how to use your free prop bag, warm
up your singing voices and teach you some hand
actions and heckles before you sit back and “Let it
Go”. YOU the audience are the stars as you interact with the film.
Remember to dress up as your favourite character
and be a snow queen, Sven the reindeer or Olaf, the coolest snowman
ever!
Sooo do you wanna build a snowman….?
Tickets: £15 /£10 conc
Family 2 adults 2 children £46 1 adult 3 children £33
Theatre tours
The Grand has 230 years of history. Why not come and hear about
how our theatre was built and has developed and take a guided tour
around the auditorium, the stage and backstage areas? You will hear
about the people who ran the Grand, who has appeared here and you
may even see the Ghost!
Tours are on the listed Saturdays at 10.30 am from the foyer coffee
bar and last approximately one hour.
We must advise that due to the historic nature of our Grade 2 listed
building certain parts of the theatre are only accessible via steps or
stairs.
Places for the tour should be booked in advance via the box office
and will only take place if there are some pre-bookings. Please check
with the box office if the tour will take place and that there are
places available. Places are limited to 12 persons per
Tour.
Tickets: £5 adults / £2.50 child.
Saturdays; January 10th
May 30th
June 20th
February 7th
July 4th
March 28th
April 25th
Theatre Hire
Need a venue for a meeting, talk, seminar or to put on a
performance?
Have you considered renting the Grand Theatre?
The hire includes the use of our comprehensive sound and
lighting systems with a technician.
Refreshments may also be provided.
For more details or to book, please contact the
Theatre Manager 01524 845230
This seat
Sponsored by
(Your name)
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
Grand Theatre, Lancaster?
This is a scheme to raise funds to help finish the restoration and
improvement of our lovely old theatre.
The plaque with your inscription will remain on the seat as long as the
Theatre stands, for all to read.
For further information, contact the box office.
M
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ake a legacy. Please consider including the Lancaster Grand
Theatre in your will. Your generosity will help provide a lasting gift that ensures future generations will continue to enjoy Lancaster Grand Theatre in the same way you do now.
onations. As a Charity which receives no other funding, we always welcome any donations large or small. Using Gift Aid increases the value of your donation.
olunteering if you can offer any time to help in our theatre it
will be much appreciated and will make a big impact with
running the theatre . Learn about lighting, sound, making
props and helping during shows on the coffee bars or front of house
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In Person
Visit the Theatre Box Office
Open Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 3 pm.
By Phone
Call 01524 64695
On line
Tickets can easily be booked online at any time at
www.lancastergrand.co.uk
The Grand Theatre Programme at a Glance
January:
17 Live in Lancaster
23 Variety Night in Aid of Bay Cat
Rescue
24 Elkie Brooks
31 A Grand Night Out for
Alzheimer's Research
February:
10-14 Teechers
20 Fascinating Aida
21 Reach for the Stars
25 - 28 Little Shop of Horrors
June:
4 Derek Acorah
6 Ruby Turner
7 The Sound of Glen Miller
12 The Bohemians
13 Joe McElderry
14 The Merry Widow
16-17 Duck in a Truck
19-20 69 Shades of Black
23-27 Evita
March:
1
The Billy Fury Years
3-4 The Snail & the Whale
7
Jurassic Adventures
8
Cirque du Hilarious
11 Bleak House
12 I Want to Sing Opera
14 Aladdin Ballet
18 La Traviata
20 Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music
21 Jay Diggins and his Band
22 Brighouse & Rastrick Band
25 Northern Beat
26 Waterloo - the Best of ABBA
29 Julian Lloyd Webber
April:
2
Sex in Suburbia
9-11 Return of Neverland
21-25 Noises Off
26 Dirty Dancing
29 Martin Bell
May:
5-9 Hairspray
10 The Kilkennys
15 Shappi Khorsandi
17-18 The Naked Truth
19 Dance with Pasha
20 Nathan Carter
21 Andy Parsons
24 Vienna Festival Ballet
30 The Supreme Fabulettes
July:
4-5 and
9-11 The Railway Children
August:
Family
Comedy
Music
Drama
Interest
If you would like a large
copy of this brochure please
ask at the Box Office
Box office 01524 64695 On line : www.lancastergrand.co.uk
Brochure by Jean Hardy
Print by BAYTYPE 01524 850056