Floral Pavilion Theatre
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Drama
5 shows found
Down Our Street
Thursday 29th August to Sunday 1st September 2019, 7:30pm
2:30pm Matinee on Saturday and Sunday
Tickets £18.50* (£16.50* conc)
Wirral writer Brian McCann’s Down Our Street is the musical play celebrating the life and times of Cammell Laird, from the industrial revolution to the present day. For well over a century and a half, ‘The Yard’ was the employer of thousands upon thousands of people from, the Wirral, across the water in Liverpool and beyond. The town of Birkenhead was built around the Shipbuilding industry and most families, if not all had some connection to Cammell Laird. Through drama, comedy and song, Down Our Street celebrates this through the eyes of the people of Merseyside and the workers ‘down the yard’.
The show, once described in the media as ‘Birkenhead’s Les Miserables’ has had several outings, the last being here at the Floral Pavilion in 2017, which enjoyed packed houses and audiences leaving the theatre singing! This new production has a revised Act 2, bringing the Cammell Laird story right up to date.
"Down Our Street is a triumph of belief and sincere honesty and a wonderfully funny, enlightening, educational and sometimes heart-breaking musical" - Ian D. Hall, Liverpool Sound and Vision
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
2:30pm Matinee on Saturday and Sunday
Tickets £18.50* (£16.50* conc)
Wirral writer Brian McCann’s Down Our Street is the musical play celebrating the life and times of Cammell Laird, from the industrial revolution to the present day. For well over a century and a half, ‘The Yard’ was the employer of thousands upon thousands of people from, the Wirral, across the water in Liverpool and beyond. The town of Birkenhead was built around the Shipbuilding industry and most families, if not all had some connection to Cammell Laird. Through drama, comedy and song, Down Our Street celebrates this through the eyes of the people of Merseyside and the workers ‘down the yard’.
The show, once described in the media as ‘Birkenhead’s Les Miserables’ has had several outings, the last being here at the Floral Pavilion in 2017, which enjoyed packed houses and audiences leaving the theatre singing! This new production has a revised Act 2, bringing the Cammell Laird story right up to date.
"Down Our Street is a triumph of belief and sincere honesty and a wonderfully funny, enlightening, educational and sometimes heart-breaking musical" - Ian D. Hall, Liverpool Sound and Vision
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Next event29/08/2019 19:30
Shylock
Sunday 22nd September 2019, 7:30pm
Tickets £15.00 (£13.00 conc)
Winner of best touring production – Wales theatre awards 2018
"Shylock deserves to be packed out every show. It reflects the deepest love and understanding of Shakespeare's genius, and mixes us adeptly into the problems, pressures, traditions, censors prejudices and passions of Elizabethan theatre."(The Scotsman)
"Innovative, delightful, exceptional!"(The Independent)
A new one man play from the team that brought you Burton and Dylan Thomas: Clown in the Moon. -
'The tragic, funny and often unbelievable life of fiction's most famous Jew'.
Is Shylock the Jewish moneylender from The Merchant of Venice a villain or victim?
He has been portrayed in ways which reflected how Jews were popularly viewed - from comic villain in Shakespeare's day to a victim of racial discrimination nowadays. Gareth Armstrong's award winning solo play confronts these Jewish stereotypes through the eyes of his only friend - and the only other Jewish man in the whole of Shakespeare - Tubal. Promoted to centre stage from his minor role in The Merchant of Venice, he proves a born comic storyteller.
Celebrating the richness of Shakespeare's language and conjuring up a whole cast of characters from Portia to Pontius Pilate, from Romeo to Max Reinhardt, and from Barabbas to Richard Burbage, this dazzling, moving, often hilarious play is a fascinating exploration of Shylock and his people.
Written and Directed by Gareth Armstrong
Performed by Rhodri Miles
SHYLOCK runs 90 minutes and plays with an interval.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Tickets £15.00 (£13.00 conc)
Winner of best touring production – Wales theatre awards 2018
"Shylock deserves to be packed out every show. It reflects the deepest love and understanding of Shakespeare's genius, and mixes us adeptly into the problems, pressures, traditions, censors prejudices and passions of Elizabethan theatre."(The Scotsman)
"Innovative, delightful, exceptional!"(The Independent)
A new one man play from the team that brought you Burton and Dylan Thomas: Clown in the Moon. -
'The tragic, funny and often unbelievable life of fiction's most famous Jew'.
Is Shylock the Jewish moneylender from The Merchant of Venice a villain or victim?
He has been portrayed in ways which reflected how Jews were popularly viewed - from comic villain in Shakespeare's day to a victim of racial discrimination nowadays. Gareth Armstrong's award winning solo play confronts these Jewish stereotypes through the eyes of his only friend - and the only other Jewish man in the whole of Shakespeare - Tubal. Promoted to centre stage from his minor role in The Merchant of Venice, he proves a born comic storyteller.
Celebrating the richness of Shakespeare's language and conjuring up a whole cast of characters from Portia to Pontius Pilate, from Romeo to Max Reinhardt, and from Barabbas to Richard Burbage, this dazzling, moving, often hilarious play is a fascinating exploration of Shylock and his people.
Written and Directed by Gareth Armstrong
Performed by Rhodri Miles
SHYLOCK runs 90 minutes and plays with an interval.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event22/09/2019 19:30
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Dracula's Ghost
Thursday 7th November 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £12.00
When Bram Stoker's widow welcomes lawyer Mr Leech into her home, there begins a tale of the most feared vampire of all time, of his un-dead life and times, and the remarkable characters he has met down the centuries. An original stage-play concerning the actual story of Count Dracula - prepare for nothing but the bloody truth!
Acclaimed actor Jonathan Goodwin plays Dracula, and Suzy Celensu plays Florence Stoker. The show is written by Jonathan Goodwin, and directed by Gary Archer.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £12.00
When Bram Stoker's widow welcomes lawyer Mr Leech into her home, there begins a tale of the most feared vampire of all time, of his un-dead life and times, and the remarkable characters he has met down the centuries. An original stage-play concerning the actual story of Count Dracula - prepare for nothing but the bloody truth!
Acclaimed actor Jonathan Goodwin plays Dracula, and Suzy Celensu plays Florence Stoker. The show is written by Jonathan Goodwin, and directed by Gary Archer.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event07/11/2019 19:30
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Band Of Gold
Monday 24th until Saturday 29th February 2020, 7:30pm
Matinee Performances on Wednesday and Saturday at 2:30pm
Tickets from £25.75 to £37.75
Following the huge, sell-out success of Fat Friends The Musical, Kay Mellor comes to the Floral Pavilion Theatre with the world premiere production of the multi-award winning TV series Band of Gold.
Band of Gold was the ground-breaking crime drama that captivated over 15 million viewers each week when it aired on ITV. This nail-biting murderous thriller revolves around a group of women – Carol, Rose, Anita and Gina – as they battle to survive whilst working in a notorious red-light district.
“I get asked once a day if I’m going to bring Band of Gold back.” says award-winning writer and director Mellor: “My answer will now be yes, on stage, and after the amazing response we had to Fat Friends, I’m thrilled that the world premiere production of Band Of Gold will be coming to Liverpool.”
Don’t miss your chance to be one of the first to see the world premiere production of Kay Mellor’s incredible, thrilling new play.
Reviews*
★★★★★“Kay Mellor has done it again! And has another hit on her hands.” WhatsGoodToDo
★★★★
“An incredibly enjoyable night at the theatre.” Manchester Evening News
★★★★★
“A theatrical experience not to be missed.” Entertainment Views
“If you were a fan of Kay Mellor’s TV series you will love it! In fact, even if you didn’t see the TV series, you’ll love it!” North Leeds Life
*for Kay Mellor’s Fat Friends the Musical
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Matinee Performances on Wednesday and Saturday at 2:30pm
Tickets from £25.75 to £37.75
Following the huge, sell-out success of Fat Friends The Musical, Kay Mellor comes to the Floral Pavilion Theatre with the world premiere production of the multi-award winning TV series Band of Gold.
Band of Gold was the ground-breaking crime drama that captivated over 15 million viewers each week when it aired on ITV. This nail-biting murderous thriller revolves around a group of women – Carol, Rose, Anita and Gina – as they battle to survive whilst working in a notorious red-light district.
“I get asked once a day if I’m going to bring Band of Gold back.” says award-winning writer and director Mellor: “My answer will now be yes, on stage, and after the amazing response we had to Fat Friends, I’m thrilled that the world premiere production of Band Of Gold will be coming to Liverpool.”
Don’t miss your chance to be one of the first to see the world premiere production of Kay Mellor’s incredible, thrilling new play.
Reviews*
★★★★★“Kay Mellor has done it again! And has another hit on her hands.” WhatsGoodToDo
★★★★
“An incredibly enjoyable night at the theatre.” Manchester Evening News
★★★★★
“A theatrical experience not to be missed.” Entertainment Views
“If you were a fan of Kay Mellor’s TV series you will love it! In fact, even if you didn’t see the TV series, you’ll love it!” North Leeds Life
*for Kay Mellor’s Fat Friends the Musical
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event24/02/2020 19:30
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By The Waters of Liverpool
Tuesday 3rd to Saturday 7th March 2020, 7:30pm
Matinee performances on
Wednesday 4th March, 2:30pm
Saturday 7th March, 2:30pm
Sunday 8th March, 1:00pm
Tickets from £21.75 to £29.75
Special Preview Price £16.75 (Tuesday Only)
PULSE RECORDS LIMITED in association with BILL ELMS presents
THE UK PREMIERE TOUR OF
HELEN FORRESTER’S
BY THE WATERS OF LIVERPOOL
Adapted by ROB FENNAH / Directed by GARETH TUDOR PRICE
'A big sweeping story of real emotion'
The Stage
Adapted from the million-selling book, By The Waters Of Liverpool is a period drama set in the 1930s. The story opens in 1935. Helen Forrester is sixteen years old and fighting a bitter battle with her parents for the right to educate herself and go out to work.
During the Great Depression, Helen’s father lost his fortune when the stock market crashed and the family were suddenly thrown into poverty. Leaving behind the nannies, servants and comfortable middle-class life in the South West of England, the Forrester’s chose Liverpool as the place to start over. They were in for a terrible shock. Taken out of school to care for her younger brothers and sisters while her parents struggled to re-build their shattered lives, Helen is treated as an unpaid slave and desperate to escape.
By 1939, now aged twenty and with Britain on the brink of war, she has never been kissed by a man. But things start looking up for Helen when she meets a tall strong seaman and falls in love.
Starring Mark Moraghan who plays John Forrester (Helen’s father). Mark is best known in Holby City, Coronation Street and Brookside. Eric Potts will play 'Mr Ellis', Helen's fiery-tempered boss. Eric is best known in Coronation Street, Doctor Who, Peak Practice, Heartbeat, The Royal and Last of the Summer Wine. Other cast are Lynn Francis as the 'Deaconess'; Danny O’Brien as 'Harry O’Dwyer'; Chloe McDonald as 'Fiona' (Helen's sister); and Roy Carruthers as 'The Detective'. Further lead cast members to be announced.
“By The Waters Of Liverpool also features flashbacks to Helen’s first two volumes of autobiography; Twopence To Cross The Mersey and Liverpool Miss, so newcomers to Helen’s story will get a complete picture of her life”.
Rob Fennah ~ Playwright and friend of Helen Forrester.
Fully authorised by the Helen Forrester estate.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Matinee performances on
Wednesday 4th March, 2:30pm
Saturday 7th March, 2:30pm
Sunday 8th March, 1:00pm
Tickets from £21.75 to £29.75
Special Preview Price £16.75 (Tuesday Only)
THE UK PREMIERE TOUR OF
HELEN FORRESTER’S
BY THE WATERS OF LIVERPOOL
Adapted by ROB FENNAH / Directed by GARETH TUDOR PRICE
'A big sweeping story of real emotion'
The Stage
Adapted from the million-selling book, By The Waters Of Liverpool is a period drama set in the 1930s. The story opens in 1935. Helen Forrester is sixteen years old and fighting a bitter battle with her parents for the right to educate herself and go out to work.
During the Great Depression, Helen’s father lost his fortune when the stock market crashed and the family were suddenly thrown into poverty. Leaving behind the nannies, servants and comfortable middle-class life in the South West of England, the Forrester’s chose Liverpool as the place to start over. They were in for a terrible shock. Taken out of school to care for her younger brothers and sisters while her parents struggled to re-build their shattered lives, Helen is treated as an unpaid slave and desperate to escape.
By 1939, now aged twenty and with Britain on the brink of war, she has never been kissed by a man. But things start looking up for Helen when she meets a tall strong seaman and falls in love.
Starring Mark Moraghan who plays John Forrester (Helen’s father). Mark is best known in Holby City, Coronation Street and Brookside. Eric Potts will play 'Mr Ellis', Helen's fiery-tempered boss. Eric is best known in Coronation Street, Doctor Who, Peak Practice, Heartbeat, The Royal and Last of the Summer Wine. Other cast are Lynn Francis as the 'Deaconess'; Danny O’Brien as 'Harry O’Dwyer'; Chloe McDonald as 'Fiona' (Helen's sister); and Roy Carruthers as 'The Detective'. Further lead cast members to be announced.
Rob Fennah ~ Playwright and friend of Helen Forrester.
Fully authorised by the Helen Forrester estate.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event03/03/2020 19:30
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