Wednesday 23rd to Sunday 27th January, 2019 at 7.30pm (arrive 7.00pm)
Sat 26th and Sun 27th Jan, 2019 at 1.30pm (arrive 1.00pm)
All Tickets* £46.50 includes a 3-course meal

Menu to be announced
Please advise any dietary requirements at time of booking

Interactive Theatre's globetrotting show is truly quite legendary, selling out at venues like Edinburgh Fringe, Raffles Singapore and Sydney Opera House. It returns to the Floral Pavilion in 2018, but be warned: it'll sell out here too, so early booking is essential!

When the audience become diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant and are served by Basil, Sybil and Manuel, pretty much anything can happen – especially with two-thirds of the show improvised.

The fun starts as guests wait to be seated, then hurtles along in a tour de force of gags, shambolic service and a ‘70s-style 3-course meal. Expect the unexpected in this ‘two-hour eat, drink and laugh sensation!’ (Daily Telegraph).

Born in 1997, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is a fully immersive, highly improvised and site-specific piece of comedy theatre that continues to be acclaimed around the world by audiences and critics alike. It opened a residency in London’s West End in 2012 and continues there still, ranking consistently high in TripAdvisor’s top London theatre listings.Ten teams of cast now tour the world virtually non-stop.

‘5* rollercoaster entertainment’ Broadway Baby, Edinburgh Fringe 2015
‘Nothing faulty about this evening of superb food and comedy’ Limelight Magazine, Sydney Opera House 2016
‘Stellar’ Glam Adelaide, Adelaide Fringe 2016



*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Wednesday 23rd January 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £23.50*

Starring Crissy Rock (Benidorm, I’m a Celebrity), Leah Bell, Dolores Porretta and Andrew Green.

Treat yourself to an evening of pure theatrical Viagra when Dirty Dusting returns to the stage in 2019 after four sell out UK tours.

A chance wrong number, gives three cleaning ladies, a great idea ‘Why not run a sex chat line?’ after all, their age and appearance won’t matter on the phone and providing they can keep this a secret from their boss, they could be on to a winner. This is a heart-warming, feel good comedy which will have you rolling in the aisles and smiling every time you answer the phone. Dirty Dusting is a sex chat line that really cleans up.

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Thursday 24th January 2019 7.30pm
All Tickets £19.50*

Over 14s only

Dave had been working in the NHS for 19 years as a Biomedical Scientist when in 1987 someone uttered the immortal words, “You’re really funny, you should be a comedian” and for some reason, he took them seriously!!  Only a few short months later he was crowned the winner of the national talent show “Stairway to the Stars”. Larry Grayson, one of the judges, told him that it was a close run thing on the night but what clinched the award for Dave was his routine about a juggler on a motorbike.

Fast forward 13 years (Is that possible?) to Friday 13th October 2000 , the day Dave switched off his microscope for good and found himself, the following Monday, singing “Walking on Sunshine” on rain swept local car park dressed as a giant berry!! So here he is in 2019 celebrating the 32nd anniversary of his comedy career.

In this show he will look back on his remarkable life and his incredible journey from working class lad to Chief Biomedical Scientist to much loved comedy performer and writer via Phoenix Nights, Eight out of Ten Cats, Bullseye, Dead Man Weds, Magnolia, The Royal Variety Show, Parkinson and many more. He often reflects that maybe none of this would have happened and he might still be looking down his microscope if it wasn’t for the juggler on the motorbike.

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Saturday 9th February 2019, 8:00pm
All Tickets £24.00*

Please Note that some comedians like to use strong language!

On Saturday 9th February Liverpool's biggest comedy promoter Laughterhouse brings you another amazing night of entertainment, featuring SEVEN giants of comedy. Join us for another unforgettable night!

Line-up may be subject to change and will be announced shortly.

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Wednesday 20th February 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £19.00*

For ages 14+

Mandy Muden, direct from her sensational appearances on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ takes to the road with her brand new hilarious show ‘Cunning Stunts’.

Loads of amazing tricks, razor sharp wit and lots of audience participation. Don’t miss a chance to see the only women ever to combine magic and comedy.

Mandy has performed all over the world from comedy clubs to Buckingham Palace and is a member of London’s famous ‘Inner Magic Circle’, with gold star.

A must-see show.

Simon Cowell: “You’re very unique... you’re so likeable, you’re very naughty too”
Amanda Holden: “YOU have got funny bones... timing is brilliant, I love you”
Alesha Dixon: “I love your sass, your confidence... you’re quirky & different”
David Walliams: “Tommy Cooper was a great magician and really funny, and you are you too! Fantastic!”

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Friday 8th March 2019, 8:00pm
All Tickets £25.50*

Hey people! It's Tim Vine back on tour, telling lots of silly new jokes, showing off new homemade props, singing some new daft ditties, and all with the appearance of confidence. The following subjects will be touched upon briefly: pixie football, ice cream and nibble feeders. Come along, sit down, and laugh. The quantity won't let up. This is comedy without a message. What an odd person. What a lot of nonsense. What else is he going to do? 'Sunsets are in the sky, milk's nice, and I’m an idiot.'

“A symphony of silly” THE TIMES

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Sunday 24th March 2019, 8:00pm
Sunday 30th June 2019, 8:00pm
Blue Lounge

All Tickets £11.50*
A Limited number of Student Tickets are available at the Box Office (in person) on production of a valid student ID
Student £5.00

Contains strong language and adult references…
The Floral’s bi-monthly comedy club returns featuring some great stand up as well as being the showcase for up and coming young comedians.

March Line-up
MC Lewis Charlesworth

Opening act: Big Lou
Big Lou is a big guy with a big heart and guarantees big laughs with his hilarious set that is packed full of punchlines.

Middle: Howard Walker
Howard has a lovely gentle manner and his jokes are warm, truthful and his observations are insightful.

Closer: Jamie Sutherland
This popular headliner from Liverpool bridges the gap between the modern observational comedian and the gag merchants. He's popular on the after dinner circuit, the corporate circuit and it's always a hilarious treat when he features on a club bill. Laughs are assured!

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fee capped at 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Saturday 30th March 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £19.50*

Hal's literally filled our screens recently on Have I Got News For You, The Apprentice: You're Fired, Bake Off: Extra Slice, and Live at the Apollo.

His daughters chose the title of his new stand-up show. He's now on a diet.

***** 'On top form' - Edinburgh Evening News
***** 'He had the audience in stitches' - Daily Record
**** 'Hilarious' - Evening Standard
**** ' Hugely talented' - The Times
**** 'Go and see Hal Cruttenden' - Daily Mirror

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Monday 8th to Saturday 13th April 2019, 7:30pm
Matinee at 2:30pm on Wednesday 10th and Saturday 13th April 2019
Tickets From £24.00* to £32.00*
Group Discounts are available - ask at the Box Office

Avenue Q is the laugh out loud show that’s had sell out runs on Broadway, in the West End and all across the UK and now you can see what all the fuzz is about at Floral Pavilion.

This cheekily charming musical tells the story of the loveable (and unforgettable) characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues – like what do you do with a BA in English? How do you find your purpose? And is the internet really just for ...nevermind.

Packed with mischief, bad behavior and a little political incorrectness, Avenue Q is truly the musical like no other - so don’t let your life suck, book your tickets today!

Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (Co-creator of Book of Mormon and writer of the songs for Disney’s Frozen).

From the producers of Footloose, Flashdance and American Idiot.

"X-rated Sesame Street with a hint of Friends. It's brash, vulgar, puerile, sometimes downright obscene, and I loved every minute of it" 
The Sunday Times - 2nd July 2006 / Christopher Hart

5/5 “the perfect feel-good musical. “Avenue Q is furr-larious! We couldn’t stop laughing from start to finish”
Gay Times

Suitable for Audiences 14+

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Sunday 26th May 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £24.50*

“COMEDY OF A RARE SCOPE” ★★★★★ Times

Celebrating his twentieth anniversary as a comedian living and performing in the UK, Reginald D Hunter sets out on a forty date tour of the UK and Ireland in 2019 with his highly anticipated new show.

Reginald’s searingly honest material has garnered him a popular fan base that spans the generations. His appearances on television have included Have I Got News For You, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the hugely popular BBC2 series Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The South and its equally successful follow up Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The Border, both of which documented the growth of American popular song.

“HE HAS THE AUDIENCE IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND” ★★★★ Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Wednesday 29th May 2019, 4:30pm and 7.30pm
All Tickets £26.50*

Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Hilary O’Neil (ITV’s Copy Cats). Menopause the Musical is heading out on another UK wide tour. This hysterical show packed full of one-liners about night sweats, hot flushes and memory loss is backed by an instantly recognisable soundtrack of innuendo-laden versions of 60s, 70s and 80s pop classics.

An all-singing, all-dancing comedy set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common, meet by chance and make fun of their woeful lives experiencing “The Change”. They soon bond as they realise that the menopause is no longer “The Silent Passage”, but an unavoidable stage in every woman’s life.

The hysterical and uplifting Menopause The Musical will have you laughing, and singing, all the way home.

The show has played sold out-out tours across the world so call your girlfriends and book now for the ultimate girls night out.

Join us on Facebook at “Menopause The Musical UK Tour”
Age advisory +16

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Wednesday 19th June 2019, 8:00pm
All Tickets £31.00*
Not suitable for under 16s

Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love.

But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo. Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.

jimmycarr.com | @jimmycarr | IG: jimmycarr

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

 

 

Wednesday 24th July 2019, 8:00pm
All Tickets £11.50*

New Brighton Comedy Festival bring you two top comedians previewing their material ahead of the Edinburgh Festival this summer.

Steve Bugeja is one of comedy’s most exciting rising stars. Since winning the BBC New Comedy Award in 2013, Steve has gone on to host the BBC Radio 4 series Economics with Subtitles, and has made numerous appearances on TV shows such as Love Island: Aftersun (ITV2), Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), Zoe Ball on Saturday (ITV1) and Dog Ate My Homework (CBBC). Making a name for himself internationally, he has been invited to perform at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for the past two years, appearing on the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (ABC1) and on Comedy Up Late (ABC1). Steve wrote and performed his own sketch 10 Things You Should Know as an Adult for BBC3, acted in 4Music’s sketch show Pop Sludge and starred in a viral comedy video for Lucozade alongside England footballer Harry Kane.

“Bugeja has an eye for original comic detail that’s all his own.’" - The Guardian
“Drum tight, as if polished by a sitcom writers’ room to cram as many jokes in as humanly possible” - Chortle

Award-winning comedian Nina Gilligan exploded on to the comedy scene in 2011 and is now a regular on the UK circuit, performing at clubs and venues all over the UK. She is now also proving to be a success on the after dinner and sporting dinner circuit.

Over the past few years, Nina has been a finalist in Hilarity Bites, Breaking Acts, Kill for a Seat and Real Radio XS Judged. She won an award for Hot Water Comedian of the Year in 2013 and was a finalist in English Comedian of the Year 2016.

A bolshier Mrs Merton, she's not one to suffer fools lightly - so watch out for a razor sharp wit used at will. Her act will leave you shouting for more! Catch her at the Floral Pavilion as she previews her debut show Broad Shoulders.

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Thursday 25th July 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £9.50*

New Brighton Comedy Festival brings you a top comedian previewing his material ahead of the Edinburgh Festival this summer.

Larry Dean was crowned Scottish Comedian Of The Year when he was 23, and since then his star has continued to rise. His 2015 debut Edinburgh Fringe show Out Now! received both widespread critical acclaim and a nomination for the Foster’s Comedy Award for Best Newcomer. After its success in Edinburgh, January 2016 saw Larry bring the show to London for a run of packed-out performances at the Soho Theatre. He then took the show to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival where he was one of the standout performers on the Allstars Supershow Opening Night Gala.

As well as his live work, Larry’s broadcasting career continues to go from strength to strength. He’s performed on BBC2’s Live at the Apollo and Mock The Week, as well as Comedy Central UK’s Roast Battle. He also previously appeared twice on BBC Presents: Best of the Edinburgh Festival, performed stand-up on Live From the Comedy Store for Comedy Central UK and been on ITV2’s Elevenish and BBC Radio 4’s Don’t Make Me Laugh.

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Thursday 25th July 2019, 9:00pm
All Tickets £13.50*

From ITV2’s Safeword and CelebAbility, ITV’s Weekend with Aled, Comedy Central’s Live at The Comedy Store, C5’s Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side and having supported Katherine Ryan on her tour, Stephen Bailey, host of C5’s Celebs on the Farm returns with a story that is full of Northern warmth, has some working-class guilt and a bit of blue.

‘Stephen’s show was hilarious from the first line, and for the whole performance I don’t think a single joke died’ (Voice)
‘An outrageous, hilarious hour of comedy. Stephen Bailey is a superstar in the making’ (British Comedy Guide)
★★★★★ (Voice, Fringe Guru, One4Review)
★★★★ (Sunday Express, Herald, Skinny, Scotsgay)

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Friday 26th July 2019, 8:00pm
All Tickets £16.50*

Our Rita’s Present a fantastic night of headline comedians off the telly with the cream of the UK and International comedy circuit for the first annual New Brighton Comedy Festival. With previous headliners including Joe Lycett and James Acaster, you're certainly in for a treat, so get your glad-rags on and get down to the Floral Pavilion for a night guaranteed to have you rolling in the aisles with laughter**!

'We've got a lot of time for Our Rita...' Amble ★★★★★
'A brilliant night of live comedy with many belly laugh moments from some very talented performers...' North West End ★★★★

** All-star line-up is to be announced soon and may be subject to change without prior notice

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Saturday 19th October 2019, 8:00pm
All Tickets £22.50*

As well as being the all-round entertainer we all know and love from the telly, Count Arthur Strong is also a lifelong fan of astronomy, since having been given a microscope, or whatever it is they use, for Christmas when he was a small precocious baby. In fact, it’s said the first word he spoke was ‘Uranus’. In this, his brand-new show, he seamlessly combines the very best showbiz entertainment you’ll currently find, in the world, possibly? as he wrestles with some of the big questions that other all-round entertainers shy away from. Such as:

Are we alone in the universe?
Is there life on Mars bars?
2lbs of potatoes.
Packet of ginger nuts.
Don’t lose this shopping list.

‘Do not miss this not to be missed type of thing! If I wasn’t in the show I’d definitely be in the audience watching myself intently. Laughing and learning in equal measure. Thoroughly happy to pay the admission fee and definitely not asking for a refund. Also not rustling sweet wrappers and fiddling with my sodding telephone with a gormless expression on my face. See you there!’. Arthur

“Undeniably brilliant” - Brian Logan, The Guardian

“Pure genius and pure tribute to the golden age of vaudeville” - Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard

“Can safely be mentioned in the same breath as Tommy Cooper” - Steve Bennett, Chortle

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Thursday 28th November 2019, 8:00pm
All Tickets £26.50*

Phil McIntyre Entertainment Proudly Presents
Ed Byrne - If I'm Honest...

For Ages 16+

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).

www.edbyrne.com
TWITTER @MrEdByrne

Praise For The Last Tour:
✭✭✭✭✭ “A one-hour tour de force performance from the master comedian” BROADWAYBABY
✭✭✭✭✭ “Hysterical…..a must see show. My face hurts from laughing so much!” The Student Newspaper
✭✭✭✭✭“The hour is self-deprecating, never self-indulgent, and his packed audience are well entertained” SUNDAY EXPRESS
✭✭✭✭✭ “Expert stand up from the brilliant Ed Byrne” FRINGE BISCUIT
✭✭✭✭ “Thoroughly entertaining… he is a total pro and terrific company” THE TIMES
✭✭✭✭ “There is a reason why he has become a household name” ED FEST MAG

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Wednesday 12th February 2020
All Seats £31.00

Not Suitable for under 16's

Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny

Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things.
Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love.
But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things.
Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo.
Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.

jimmycarr.com | @jimmycarr | IG: jimmycarr

*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.