Thursday 28th March 2019, 7:30pm
Tickets £26.00* (£24.00* conc)
Running Time 2hrs 5mins (including interval)

Michael starring Ben is the latest smash hit theatre production from renowned producer James Baker and features the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman; who not only looks and sounds like Michael Jackson, but has honed his routine so impeccably that audiences believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.

With an incredible live band, stunning costumes, iconic dance routines and of course, the inimitable Ben, the show promises to deliver the most authentic, lively and powerful re-creation of the iconic superstar that audiences will see anywhere.

Michael starring Ben features not only the greatest hits of Michael Jackson but also The Jackson 5. The show includes Thriller, Beat It, Billie Jean, Man in the Mirror and many, many more. Michael starring Ben brings together a fresh blend mixing elements of Jackson’s own stage shows with exciting new arrangements combined with a stunning light show to create the perfect celebration of Michael and his music.

Take a journey back in time as we remember the man, the music, the magic, Michael.

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

FRIDAY 29TH MARCH 2019 AT 7.30PM
All Tickets £23.50*

The Merseybeats are from the Golden Age of 60s music when Liverpool ruled the airwaves and the charts.

Fronted by original lead singers Tony Crane MBE and Billy Kinsley they continue to thrill audiences with their music.

This year their friends will be another well known band from the 60s – The Fortunes.

Don’t miss this evening of nostalgia.
All proceeds go to Relate Cheshire and Merseyside
Registered Charity No. 1064180

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

Saturday 30th March 2019 7.30pm
Tickets £19.50  (conc £17.50)
Running Time 2hrs 40mins (including interval)

Led Zeppelin tribute MOTHERSHIP - described in Classic Rock Magazine as “the most authentic-sounding Zep tribute in the UK” - present a brand new show celebrating the music of the greatest rock band in history. Join us to celebrate more than two hours of live classic Zeppelin – complete with spectacular laser and multi-media support. Kashmir, Going to California, In My Time of Dying, No Quarter, Black Dog… expect all the classics, but expect the unexpected, too! A show not to be missed for any Zeppelin fan.

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

 

Tuesday 2nd April 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £26.00*
Running Time 2hrs incuding interval

An evening of 60s classics performed live by the sounds of the 60s all-star band & singers. Hosted by BBC Radio 2’s TONY BLACKBURN.

Featuring the Hits of THE EVERLEY BROTHERS • DUSTY SPRINGFIELD • THE KINKS • ELVIS • DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES • OTIS REDDING • PETULA CLARK • THE WHO • NEIL SEDAKA • THE DAVE CLARK FIVE • THE BEATLES • THE CRYSTALS • THE DRIFTERS • DIONNE WARWICK • STEVIE WONDER • ANDY WILLIAMS • MANFRED MANN • THE MONKEES • THE SEARCHERS • THE ROLLING STONES • THE HOLLIES • THE BEACH BOYS • ROY ORBISON • LOVE AFFAIR • THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS • MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS • SIMON & GARFUNKEL • RAY CHARLES • GEORGIE FAME • THE SHIRELLES • MARVIN GAYE • FOUR TOPS • CILLA BLACK • WILSON PICKETT • THE TEMPTATIONS... and many more

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

Thursday 4th April 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £23.50*

Prepare yourselves for hit after hit in this blockbuster show paying tribute to the one and only Barry Manilow. In a concert style show, worldwide performer Vancouver born Bryant Olender leads a stellar cast and first class band taking you on a musical journey through the life of this megastar. This outstanding vocalist genuinely loves Barry’s music and has, by his own admission, been a fan for many years. Bryant hit the big time by working as MD and accompanist for the legend, Michael Bublé .He regularly performs in Vancouver and has performed and composed music for various artists and television.

Full of hits like Mandy, Could It Me Magic, Even Now, Copacabana, I Can’t Smile Without You, Weekend in New England, Bermuda Triangle, New York City Rhythm and many more.

This amazing feel good show is a must for any Manilow or live music fan. Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

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

Thursday 18th April 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £24.00*

After a phenomenal sell out tour in 2018, Walk Right Back is... BACK! From the Producers of That'll be the Day, the show tells the story of the most successful duo of all time - The Everly Brothers.



Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers around those trademark “harmonies from heaven”.

Follow the brothers rise to fame, through their decade-long feud to the glorious reunion that gave them back to the world, and back to each other.

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

Thursday 25th April 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £30.00*

As part of M People, with hits such as Moving On Up, One Night In Heaven and Search For The Hero and albums like Elegant Slumming, Bizarre Fruit and Fresco, Heather Small achieved massive worldwide success, becoming one of the seminal British voices of the 1990. The band won Best British Dance Act Award at the Brits in 1994 and 1995, as well as the Mercury Music Prize for Elegant Slumming. Heather has since had great successes with two solo albums – the title track of her Proud album has gone on to become the soundtrack to a whole host of very special events including London's successful 2012 Olympic bid, the 60th anniversary of VE Day in Trafalgar Square and the launch of Queen Mary 2.

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

Saturday 27th April 2019 7.30pm
Tickets £19.50* / £17.50* (conc)

Including a complete performance of Pink Floyd’s epoch-making album, The Dark Side of the Moon, plus music from The Wall, Wish You Were Here and The Division Bell, the show includes spectacular multi-media and laser effects to provide the perfect backdrop for this wonderful music. You won’t hear this music played better anywhere in the UK. Not to be missed for any Floyd fan.

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

 

Saturday 27th April 2019, 8:00pm
All Tickets £17.50*

BOOTLEG BLONDIE is the official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band and the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGBs in New York City before its demise in 2006. CBGB was the Holy Grail of American Punk and New Wave, where the real Blondie first kicked off their career.

Debbie Harris and Bootleg Blondie have played the Isle Of Wight Festival, the 100 Club, the Hammersmith Palais and the Electric Ballroom in London, Eric’s in Liverpool and have opened up for amongst others The Undertones, Slade, Bad Manners, The Beat, Heaven 17, Toyah, Hazel O’Connor, Visage, Bananarama, Altered Images, Howard Jones, Chas and Dave, Tony Hadley and can be seen at all the major venues and festivals around the UK and Europe.

Debbie Harris and the boys have met the REAL Blondie and are officially endorsed by the band. Debbie Harry got in touch in 2006 when she heard we were playing CBGBs in New York City to wish us good luck with our show and when Clem Burke, Blondie’s charismatic drummer, found out that we were making a replica of his Premier drum kit, he arranged for us to meet him to sign our drum kit which we use at all our shows. ‘During the 2010 Blondie tour of the UK we took Clem out for a trip around London in our tour bus, he signed that too!’

In 2014 Clem invited Debbie and Andy to a recording session at the Foo Fighters’ famous 606 Studio in Los Angeles, where they saw Clem and the awesome Neve mixing desk in action!

Debbie and Andy got married in March 2016 and to their great delight received two video messages from both Blondie and Debbie Harry herself congratulating them on their wedding day. What a wedding present!

And probably the best Xmas present in the world ever was in 2016 when Clem Burke came along to a Bootleg Blondie gig and actually got up and played drums on stage with the band! He said afterwards that watching and playing with Bootleg Blondie was very emotional. Well Bootleg Blondie were very touched by Clem’s presence!

In May 2017 Bootleg Blondie had the unbelievable honour of being mentioned on Blondie’s 11th studio album ‘Pollinator’.Debbie Harris, lead vocalist of Bootleg Blondie, has the looks, the voice and the attitude of the original Blondie bombshell and like her heroine is typically outrageous on stage. She has been known to wear dustbin liners, thigh length boots and t-shirts with more holes than t-shirt! Debbie’s pride & joy is her guitar that she plays at every show and is signed by all the Blondie members.

www.blondietributeband.co.uk

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

Wednesday 1st May 2019, 2:00pm
Tickets £16.00* (£15.00* conc)
Earlybird Bookers until 31st March £14.00*
Groups 10+ £12.00

The Award winning show returns to the Floral, taking you back to the great days of Variety entertainment.

Starring top of the bill the Legendary 60’s Recording group THE DREAMERS with ALAN MOSCA, who has been in the band and formerly with FREDDIE AND THE DREAMERS for over 40 years. Performing all the hits & great songs of the 50’s & 60’s. With a full supporting company, live musicians.

JUST ANNOUNCED also joining the bill will be  one of the country’s greatest Comedians
comedy legend JOHNNIE CASSON

*WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST - INTERNATIONAL TV AND RECORDING STAR TAMMY JONES – (Remember her massive selling hit – LET ME TRY AGAIN )*

Why not bring along a group party booking? Special Rates apply for 10+

A show not to be missed...

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

Friday 3rd May 2019, 7.30pm
Tickets £25.00* (£24.00* rear stalls)

The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating  over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10 piece band

“Never Too Much”, “ Here and Now “, “Give Me the Reason”, ”I Really didn't mean it”, ” Stop to Love”, “So Amazing”, ”The Best Things in Life Are Free”, ” Always and Forever”, ” Endless Love”, ”Ain’t No stoppin’ Us Now”, “Your Secret Love”, “Shine”, “The Closer I Get To You”, “Love The One You’re With”, ”Any Love”, “Superstar”, “Until You Come Back to Me”, ”Dance with My Father” and many many more.

 

SAT 4th May 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £17.00*
Blue Lounge

Spirit Of The 80’s is a sensational 1980’s decade show, which takes you on a musical journey through that crazy decade of big hair, shoulder pads and pop fashion! Performing songs from all the big stars of the era, such as:- Wham, Madonna, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, FGTH, Cher, Bananarama, Culture Club the Human Leaugue and many more. With Authentic costume changes this two hour show will have you dancing and singing along all night!

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

Saturday 4th May 2019, 8:00pm
All Tickets £23.50*

The producers of the world renowned Ultimate Eagles bring you their latest concert, celebrating the music of the legend that is Bruce Springsteen!

No one reproduces legendary musical concerts with the accuracy, reverence or skill that “The Legend of Springsteen” brings to the stage. They easily recreate that famous ‘stadium atmosphere’ as they pay homage to one of the greatest singer songwriters of ageneration.

Not a tribute band by any means, this show stars a cast of internationally renowned musicians that have already toured the world with theatre shows and celebrities alike. In the past members have shared stages alongside artists such as Journey, Joe Cocker, Paul Young, Ringo Starr, The Commitments, Go West, Bonnie Tyler, John Legend and many others.

This ‘unstoppable steam train of an experience’ will power through all of the stadium rock classics of “Born in the USA”, “Glory Days” and “Born to Run” and journey on through Springsteen’s massive collection of record breaking hits.

No other show captures that legendary spirit and energy as the Legend of Springsteen take to the stage and welcome you to ‘worship at the alter of The Boss!’

“I’ve seen the future of Nostalgia...”
“I’ve never seen such energy, respect or musicianship on stage!”
“The Whole band really is world class.”

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

Thursday 9th May 2019, 7:00pm
All Tickets £13.00*

This Annual Event (organised by the Rotary Club of North Wirral) showcases six local Choirs, whilst also raising funds for local charities.

The 6 Choirs singing for your entertainment this year are:
Cantemus at Calday
The Bunker Boys
Kaboodle
Musicality Community Choir
Off Pitch
and Sunlight Unplugged.

Our popular Compére, Roger Phillips (Radio Merseyside), will also return.

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

Friday 10th May 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £25.50*

Following continued public demand the World’s Official No.1 tribute to the legendary rock band return in 2019 for more stunning vocals, tight harmonies and awesome guitar riffs!

Described as 'flawless' by The Express, The Illegal Eagles are internationally renowned for their outstanding ability to recreate the Eagles’ distinctive sound with both flare and incredible authenticity.
Featuring all of the Eagles’ classic hits including Hotel California, Take it to the Limit, Life in the Fast Lane, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado and many more!

“The Eagles’ famous harmonies were sublimely replicated”
The Independent

www.illegaleagles.com

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

Sunday 12th May 2019 7.30pm
All tickets £26.50*

World Tour 2019
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
The most Famous Bagpipe Band in the World, ever!

Their has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, from their formation in 2002 and a cameo appearance at T in the Park in 2004 with the Darkness to opening the main stage in their own right in 2014. The past fifteen  years has seen the Red Hot Chilli Pipers become the most famous bagpipe band on the planet..ever! Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent and a show that carries its own health warning.

The bands achievements have reached incredible heights with their groundbreaking fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock/pop Anthems which they proudly call “Bagrock”.The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are a genuinely unique experience.
The Chillis have never been more in demand for their infectious style of feel good music which appeals right across the age range to people all over the world. They have collected together an impressive group of musicians, dancers and singers from Scotland and further afield, many holding World Championship titles and all seriously good players with impressive credentials and qualifications.

In 2014 The Chilli Pipers released a new live DVD and CD entitled `Live at the Lake`. In an explosive evening of entertainment captured on this live DVD and CD, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers recorded their most adventurous project to date, bringing 16 musicians and dancers across the Atlantic to perform at Milwaukee Irish Fest, the spiritual home of the band in the USA. They captured the unique and explosive power of  the Chilli Pipers in one unforgettable evening by the shores of Lake Michigan. Tracks include .Insomnia, Gimme All Your Lovin' , Thunderstruck, Everybody Dance Now, Amazing Grace, Fix You, Chasing Cars, Wake Me Up , Don’t Stop Believin and We Will Rock You.

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

Thursday 16th May 2019, 7:30pm
Tickets £26.50*

PJ Proby, a legendary 60s supestar icon, first invited to the UK by The Beatles, went on from being an American star to a superstar in Europe. With hits such as “Somewhere”, “Maria”, “Together”, and of course the biggest hit that started everything off for him in the UK “Hold Me”. In his early career PJ would lay down the vocals on Elvis Presley’s future releases to enable the star to fulfil his movie contracts, then Elvis would put his own vocals down, for the finished article.

PJ has been a star for five decades now, and at 80 years old is still going strong, however, it is time to put the guitar down, hang up the stage suits and enjoy his retirement.

PJ’S Special Guest on his Farewell Tour will be lead singers Michael Smitham and Eddie Mooney performing all the big hits of The Fortunes which include 'Here It Comes Again' and 'You Got Your Troubles' plus many more.

Having toured consistently throughout Europe and Asia and now making their first UK Tour will be the excellent 60’s band The Revolvers.

A great night of nostalgia, laughter, 60s hits and more.

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

Friday 17th May 2019, 8:00pm
Tickets £23.50* (£21.50* conc)
Group Discount Available

Don’t walk, boogie!
The glitter ball is ready so let’s go back, right back to the decadent age of disco!

A funktastic live band keep the beats pumping & the rhythms rolling.

A fabulous cast of World Class singers perform the greatest hits of the glamorous high priestess of Pop, Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, Gloria Gaynor & the undisputed queen of DISCO, Donna Summer.

This divatastic show features many of their classic hits, also covering many of the classics penned and produced by Music legend and man of the moment NILE ROGERS. 'Ain’t No Mountain High Enough', 'Last Dance', 'Frankie', 'I Feel Love', 'Chain Reaction', 'Upside Down' and many, many more.

Put on your platform shoes, grab your Afro wigs & your FUNKY flares!
COME ON Everybody Dance

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

Saturday 18th May 2019, 7:30pm
Tickets £21.00* (£19.00* conc)

From the Cavern to the Rooftops is undoubtedly the most genuine live recapturing of the music of The Beatles. The complete show is a two-hour internationally acclaimed theatrically staged concert recreating The Beatles musical journey from 1962 to 1970. This live extravaganza takes the audience through some of the most exciting, hand-clapping, jewellery-jangling Beatles songs while remembering to take time to pull on the audiences emotions with such classics as "Let it Be" and "Yesterday". But what's really authentic, they really are all the way from Liverpool!

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

Saturday 18th May 2019, 8:00pm
All Tickets £17.50*

John Coghlan joined Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster in their newly-formed band ‘The Spectres’ in 1962. The group went through a series of name changes, before becoming Status Quo in the late 60s when Rick Parfitt joined the line-up. There followed a string of chart-topping hits and albums that included Pictures of Matchstick Men, Paper Plane, Caroline, Down Down, Rockin' All over the World and many more before John left the band in 1981. For Quo fans and critics alike, this time is often regarded as Quo’s “Classic” period.

In 2013 and 2014, John re-joined Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt and Alan Lancaster for two sell-out Status Quo ‘Frantic Four’ Reunion Tours all over the UK and Europe that recaptured the excitement of the ‘Classic’ Quo.

John Coghlan’s Quo can be seen by audiences all over the UK and Europe recreating an authentic “70’s Sound” in keeping with John’s time with Status Quo. Aside from John on Drums, the band features long-term member Mick Hughes on Guitar & Vocals, Rick Chase on Bass Guitar & Vocals and completing the line-up Rick Abbs on Guitar & Vocals.

A typical John Coghlan’s Quo show will always include evergreen ‘classic’ Quo standards but in addition the Set List will often feature rare songs not heard for many years or even on occasion, never before.

One thing you will enjoy is a great night of Quo music as it should be.

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

Tuesday 21st May 2019. 8:00pm
All Tickets £24.00*



Steve Knightley and Phil Beer, the award-winning acoustic roots duo Show of Hands, are back on theroad again, and they’re bringing a friend! For their 2019 spring tour,Knightley and Beer are joined by long-term friend and collaborator RichardShindell to celebrate their very own transatlantic ‘Special Relationship’. Thisis a rare chance to sit back and enjoy the sounds of three sublime musicalinnovators, each at the top of their game.

Hailing from New Jersey and now a resident of Buenos Aires, Shindell writes flawless, vivid songs that paint pictures and tell stories. Along with a selection of their own material, Steve and Phil will join Richard to add their sparkle on songs such as ‘You Stay Here’, ‘Reunion Hill’ and ‘Next Best Western’. From the Great War to the Civil War, from Bristol to Baltimore, expect a moving Anglo/American exchange of songs of the road, history and the heart.

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

Friday 24th May 2019, 8:00pm
Sunday 9th June 2019, 8:00pm

Tickets
Gold Circle £36.00*
Standard £26.00*

50 Years - The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2019 with its 'Anniversary Tour’, a brand new show celebrating 50 years of the very best of Fleetwood Mac, including a very special blues set paying tribute to Fleetwood Mac's legendary Peter Green era.



Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.

Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

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

Saturday 25th May 2019, 7.30pm
All Tickets £21.50*

Performed by Gary and his multi-talented band, the story of guitar history is narrated by broadcasting legend Billy Butler who gives an insight into the lives and songs of some of our best loved guitar heroes… including: Brian May (Queen), George Harrison (The Beatles), Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), The Eagles, Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Lyndsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac), Pete Townshend (The Who), Angus Young (AC/DC), Django Reinhardt, BB King, Chet Atkins, Chuck Berry, Hank Marvin (The Shadows), and many more!

Guitar Legends highlights many different guitar styles including rock, pop, jazz and country and has something for all ages. Over 100 years of guitar history in one electrifying night!

Gary has worked with many musicians and singers including: Albert Lee, Jan Akkerman, James Burton, Suzy Quatro, Mel C, The Christians, China Crisis, Billy Kinsley (Liverpool Express), Mike Pender (The Searchers), Tony Crane (The Merseybeats), Flock Of Seagulls, Pete Wiley (Mighty Wah), Tony Christie, Liz McLarnon (Atomic Kitten), Gerry Marsden (The Pacemakers), Ray Ennis (The Swinging Blue Jeans) and Charlie Landsborough.

Guitar Legends is a show you will not want to miss.

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

Saturday 25th May 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £21.50

Xuefei Yang is acclaimed as one of the world’s finest classical guitarists. Hailed as a musical pioneer - her fascinating journey began after the Cultural Revolution, a period where Western musical instruments & music were banned. Fei was the first-ever guitarist in China to enter a music school, & became the first internationally recognised Chinese guitarist on the world stage.

Her first public appearance was at the age of ten and received such acclaim that the Spanish Ambassador in China presented her with a concert guitar. Her debut in Madrid at the age of 14 was attended by the composer Joaquín Rodrigo and, when John Williams heard her play, he gave two of his own instruments to Beijing’s Central Conservatoire especially for her and other advanced students.

Fei is one of the few guitarists whose artistry connects with audiences far beyond the guitar fraternity. Her international success has led her to be invited to play in more than 50 countries at numerous prestigious venues, and is frequently invited to play with the world’s leading orchestras, & collaborate with artists such as Ian Bostridge, Rosalind Plowright, Sir James Galway.

Gramophone magazine praised her as one of the leading innovators of her generation for continuing to build the guitar repertoire.

Fei has made many acclaimed recordings for major labels. Her first received a gold disc & her second was selected as ‘Editor’s Choice’ in Gramophone magazine. Fei’s recent releases include a solo album “Colours of Brazil,” (Decca Classics) and “Songs from our Ancestors” which continues her successful collaboration with Ian Bostridge.

She has appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Woman's Hour, the BBC Proms, & documentaries on BBC & China Central Television.

The UK classical music magazine, Classic FM, named Fei as one of the 100 top classical musicians of our time.

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Wednesday 29th May 2019, 4:30pm and 7.30pm
All Tickets £26.50*
Running Time 1hr 50mins (including interval)

We regret that for family reasons, Hilary O'Neil is no longer able to join the tour. Hilary will be replaced by Katherine Lynch who is currently appearing in the Scottish and Irish dates on the tour.

Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Katherine Lynch. 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.

Friday 31st May 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £23.50*

Firmly positioned as a leading exponent of his instrument, “The hottest guitarist in the world” (Sunday Times), Miloš Karadaglić, continues to top record charts and delight audiences worldwide.

His first three releases on Deutsche Grammophon achieved major chart successes around the globe and turned him into “classical music’s guitar hero” (BBC Music Magazine) overnight. His 2014 recording of Rodrigo’s concertos had the Sunday Times calling him “The King of Aranjuez”, while “Blackbird - The Beatles Album” (2016) was received with unanimous acclaim.

Miloš has appeared in recital at almost all major concert halls and festivals around the globe and has worked with many of the world’s leading orchestras and conductors. He is also the first ever classical guitarist to have performed in solo recital at the Royal Albert Hall in London, The Guardian commenting: “More extraordinary by far, however, was the way a single guitarist... could shrink the Hall’s cavernous space into something so close.” The Independent concluded: “... a sleight of hand that makes Karadaglić not only a magician, but a serious and accomplished musician”.

*All prices includes a booking fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.

Friday 31st May 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £17.50

Esmond Selwyn has been described as one of the best jazz guitarists in the world. His awesome technique is intimately linked to the communication of the music he performs and the warmth and truthfulness of his playing. His command of the standard repertoire and his ability to find new and interesting interpretations leave audiences spellbound. He is joined by the legendary Australian vocalist, Sandie White. She has performed throughout the world and has received great popular and critical acclaim.

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Saturday 1st June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £25.00*

The '60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from that era. Their numerous hits were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz - a very unusual but winning combination of playing style and substance.

As a result, their records have a timeless quality and, some 55 years on, The Manfreds, with original front man, Paul Jones, will be performing many of their hits, including ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’, one of the most popular and instantly recognisable songs of the ‘60’s, and still the biggest audience pleaser at their concerts, along with a mix of Jazz and Blues covers and tracks from their individual solo albums.

Paul Jones, with his unique harmonica sound, will be joined by Mike Hugg on keyboards, Tom McGuinness on guitar, Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass, and Simon Currie on saxophone/ flute.

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

Sunday 2nd June 2019, 6:00pm
All Tickets £11.50*

The Manchester Acoustic Blues Festival has run as part of the independent Manchester Biennial Arts celebration since 2013. Most often referred to as ‘MABS Fest’ the event established itself as one of the UK’s leading roots and acoustic events attracting performers from all over the world. Due to the dreadful terror attack in May 2017 the event was postponed and later held outside the City at a different venue later that year.

For 2019 in a collaboration with Floral Pavilion New Brighton the event will run as a one day event as part of the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain. MABS Fest continues to showcase a wide cross section of the very best in acoustic blues music in Britain today.

BEX MARSHALL was voted Best Female Solo Acoustic Artist in the European Blues Awards 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 as well as Best Female Vocalist and Album of the Year in British Blues Awards 2013. Bex toured with Big Brother and the Holding Company on the last UK tour as the voice of Janis Joplin and has just finished her fourth 30 date US tour. She will also be touring Brazil and Australia in 2019 in preparation for her next album release. Her unique style of guitar playing is a combined technique of slide, blues rock with ragtime and roots pickin’. Her voice is a powerful melting pot of heartache and rock diva soul.

“A Guitar playing goddess who sings like an angel, writes like Dylan and smiles like the devil” - Booker T

Over 40 years ago BLUESMAN MIKE FRANCIS began touring Europe with a band that was to later provide a prominent member of Bad Company. Having worked with a number of Soul, Blues & Rock legends including the late Greg Lake, he recently teamed up with lifelong friend, Tina Turner and original Tears for Fears guitarist Neil Taylor to record a ‘new era of blues’ project with the intention of introducing the genre to a whole new generation of followers. A favourite on the European Festival and Blues Cruise circuit Mike was a 2013 finalist in the European Blues Awards.

“Delivers an unmistakable Memphis atmosphere combined with Silicone Valley” - Music Underground Croatia

Now based in Salford DAI THOMAS specialises in Blues and Old Timey from the Acoustic Era, roughly before WW2, played on a battery of fine, old instruments in a multitude of styles. His live performances are powerful and spectacular and his obvious passion for the music continues to delight his audiences far and wide. Dai has featured on many recordings including international best-seller “No Such Place” by David Byrne protégé Jim White and his own CD ‘Songs from the Ragged Backside of the American Dream’ is currently available.

“A fund of entertaining stories reeled off at the drop of a bottleneck” - Manchester Evening News

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

Sunday 2nd June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £26.50

In 1969, a band of four English musicians arrived in New York and literally took America by storm. Over the next 50 years, this legendary band accumulated over 65 million record sales and a following of loyal fans that are the envy of rock bands worldwide! This band was Jethro Tull.

At the centre of Tull’s unique sound is guitarist Martin Barre. Renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos.

Martin is celebrating the fifty-year anniversary of Jethro Tull, with a ‘Tour of Tours’. An event to do justice to Tull’s amazing history. He will be bringing a spectacular show with his touring band, featuring Dan Crisp on lead vocals, Alan Thomson on keyboard, Darby Todd on Drums, with Becca Langsford and Ali Hart on vocals. Plus, two very special guests – Jonathan Noyce and Clive Bunker; both of whom performed with Tull for many years and were an important part of their success.

The show will also feature a special multi-media presentation that, together with the music, highlights the 50 years of Jethro Tull musical career.

This is the most significant Tull show of the past two decades, truly a very special concert that will do justice to the legend.

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Thursday 6th June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £17.50

In 1969 Eric Bell walked into a bar in Dublin, ordered a pint and settled down to watch a band play. Two of the members of that band were Brian Downey and Phil Lynott. He was knocked out by what he saw and heard and asked them to form a band with him. Both duly obliged and within weeks Thin Lizzy was born. The three of them worked very hard both in the studio and on the road and were eventually rewarded with a hit single, the anthemic - Whiskey In The Jar - which catapulted them into world wide recognition. Their new found popularity kept them very busy. There was a lot of pressure, both touring and recording and eventually Eric conceded that, health wise it was a bit too much for him to handle and left the band.

Noel Redding, bass player to Jimi Hendrix, befriended Eric and they were soon recording and touring together through Europe and America. In the late seventies Bo Diddley came to the UK to tour and asked Eric, who else, to play guitar with him.

Eric eventually decided to forge a solo career, playing in his favourite 3 piece format and has over the years recorded a host of albums both live and studio and most recently has recorded two highly acclaimed albums, Exile and Standing At A Bus Stop. Both albums contain songs that have been laying dormant for a number of years and have now been given a well deserved airing.

2019 is the 50th anniversary of Thin Lizzy and Eric will celebrate this landmark the way he likes best, playing live in as many towns and cities as possible. He brings with him two musicians who are also no slouches when it comes to recording and touring; Dave Wintour on bass and Romek Parol on drums, who, between them, have a client list that looks like a who's who of the rock'n'roll world. Eric will work his way through a playlist of songs that takes him from early days and influences, through his "Lizzy" days, through his back catalogue and right up to the present day.

The evening will be full of surprises as no two nights are ever the same…

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Saturday 8th June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £27.50*

Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return to form with a classic six-piece line up of long-time members fronted by original founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar.

With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like 'Meet Me On The Corner', 'Fog On The Tyne', 'Lady Eleanor' and 'Run For Home' and a reputation for live performance second to none, Lindisfarne’s power to galvanise festival and concert audiences remains undimmed and is guaranteed to get the crowd on its feet and singing along.

Lindisfarne 2018/19 are:
Rod Clements (1969-present) Vocal, mandolin, fiddle, guitars
Dave Hull-Denholm (1994-present) Vocal, guitars
Steve Daggett(1986-present) Vocal, keyboards, guitars
Ian Thomson (1995-present) Bass, vocal
Paul Thompson (ex-Roxy Music) Drums

"Lindisfarne where the real surprise package for me at this year's Towersey Festival. Not being of their generation I had been unsure of just how they would go down, but they stormed it. Consummate professionals and great musicians, they surprised me with just how many of their great songs I knew and those that I didn't felt familiar. Wonderful stage presence and rapport with the Audience; who I should say came in droves to see them. A no- brainer booking for me. One of this year’s festival highlights."
Joe Heap - Director - Towersey Festival Ltd

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

Sunday 9th June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £21.50

International Guitar Festival Ambassador, Woody Mann, never fails to deliver an exciting concert. A player of immense world stature, Mann is a vibrant interpreter of blues, ragtime and gospel music.

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Thursday 13th June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £9.50

This concert features Keith Singleton, Sue Reid, Robin Thomas, Roger Parker, Martin Pope, Mike White and Alan Jeffs in various combinations, plus solo guitar, covering a range of styles and music, including jazz, blues and folk. If you are interested in jazz and folk guitar, this intriguing concert is for you.

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Friday 14th June 2019 8.00pm
All Seats £25.00

Eddi Reader grew up in Glasgow and Irvine, Scotland and it was in those towns that she learned to use music as a vehicle for communicating with others through busking and performing at the local folk clubs.

In the early 1980s, Eddi travelled around Europe with circus and performance artists before moving to London where she quickly became a sought after session vocalist. She famously harmonized with Annie Lennox touring with the Eurythmics, after her time with successful punk outfit Gang of Four.



Her rare blend of meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism combine with an astute and pragmatic nature to make her a unique and powerful figure in contemporary British music. She has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers.

www.eddireader.co.uk

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

Friday 14th June 2019, 8:00pm
All Tickets £16.50

Deirdre Cartwright, Guitar & Alison Rayner, Double bass
"We’ll be playing originals, exploring some jazz standards and having fun." Melodic, imaginative with a few stories behind the music. Two of the UK’s top jazz musicians in a rare duo performance.

Deirdre Cartwright is a London based guitarist and composer who became well known presenting the BBC TV’s ground breaking series 'Rockschool'. Also in the 1980's she played with the Afro Latin Jazz group The Guest Stars. They recorded three albums and toured in 17 countries. In 1991 she formed the Deirdre Cartwright Group. Her group has recorded five albums, and played at international festivals from Mexico to Warsaw.

More recently she has written and recorded with Emily Remembered, Paint it Blue, Solar Flares and ARQ. She has played with Tal Farlow, toured with the Jamaican composer Marjorie Whylie, presented on Radio 3 and founded Blow the Fuse with Alison Rayner.

Deirdre has written seven books on guitar playing and was head of guitar syllabus for the Rock School exam series. She presents a radio show 'Curious Adventure' for internet radio station Jazz London radio.

“If there is a more complete guitarist in contemporary music than Deirdre Cartwright - I'd like to know who it is” Dave Gelly The Observer.

"Cartwright’s coolly undulating Grant Green shuffle groove is one of the understated pleasure of UK’s contemporary fusion." John Fordham

Alison Rayner, Runner up for best double bass in the 2018 British Jazz Awards has played with jazz legends such as US guitarist Tal Farlow, New York jazz poet Jayne Cortez, drummer Denardo Coleman and critically acclaimed jazz-Latin group ‘the Guest Stars’ in a career of over 40 years. She leads the Alison Rayner Quintet or ARQ who were winners of ‘Jazz Ensemble of the Year’ in the 2018 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. ARQ were also shortlisted as best small group in the 2018 British Jazz Awards.

"A big, beautiful bass sound that comes from the heart. Highly intelligible music, characterized by individuality, spirit and a sense of freedom." Val Wilmer, author, As Serious as Your Life: The Story of the New Jazz

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Saturday 15th June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £31.50*

Leo Sayer: Just A Boy at 70

British music legend Leo Sayer will be touring the UK in celebration of his 70 birthday year. With this performance, Leo and his band brings boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country.

Known the world over for his army of hits which include Thunder In My Heart, Moonlighting, One Man Band, I Can’t Stop Loving You, More Than I Can Say, Have You Ever Been in Love, The Show Must Go On and the transatlantic number ones, When I Need You and and You Make Me Feel Like Dancing.

This is a hit packed, high energy evening not to miss

www.leosayer.com

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

Saturday 15th June 2019, 8:00pm
All Tickets £19.50

Elliott Randall’s illustrious career has encompassed a wide and varied cross-section of World Musical forms. These include: record production, composition, electronic research and development, lectures and teaching, and of course, a legendary contribution to popular guitar performance and recording.

His guitar solos on Steely Dan’s “Reelin’ In The Years” and “Fame” (the motion picture) have entered Rock history annals.

Elliott has recorded and performed with artists as diverse as The Doobie Brothers, Carly Simon, Seatrain, The Blues Brothers, Carl Wilson, Peter Wolf, Peter Frampton, James Galway, Richie Havens, The Rochester Philharmonic and The American Symphony Orchestra, among many others. In addition, he is a favorite of esteemed songwriters Jimmy Webb, George David Weiss, Don Covay and Laura Nyro. Other credits include: music consultant for NBC Saturday Night Live and Oliver Stone, and projects with producers Jerry Wexler, Joel Dorn, Steve Lillywhite, Eddie Kramer, David Kershenbaum, Bill Szymcziyk, Eumir Deodato, Bob Crewe, Andrew Loog Oldham, Elliot Scheiner and Gary Katz among many others.

In addition to artistic projects, Elliott has also played, produced and composed myriad advertisements (jingles) for television, radio and cinema, for clients including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Miller Beer, Budweiser, Cadillac, Ford, McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy’s, CitiBank, General Mills, Nabisco, Proctor & Gamble, MTV, ESPN, CBS, ABC, BBC-TV and countless others.

Cutting edge technologies: Since the advent of midi in the early 80s, Elliott has worked as independent consultant for a wide range of companies, including Akai, Roland, Korg and Yamaha, in the areas of musical instrument and amplifier development, recording & sampling technology, software design, and education.

Current projects include recording & production, lectures, and consultancy on multimedia content. In early 2015, Elliott began a series of collaborations with Neil Innes; the delightful creative mayhem continues...

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Thursday 27th June 2019, 7:30pm
Tickets £26.00* (conc £24.00*)

What's Love Got To Do With It? is the joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner.

Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is the ultimate tribute concert to one of the most iconic and loved musical artists of our generation.

  

In this brand new touring theatre show, audiences can expect a night of high energy, feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina's greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Elesha Paul Moses (Whitney - Queen Of The Night, The Voice, X Factor) supported by full ten piece live band.

In a breath-taking career spanning over 50 years, audiences can look forward to hearing stunning musical arrangements of Tina's most-loved classic hits including; Private Dancer, What's Love Got To Do With It?, Proud Mary, River Deep, Nutbush City Limits, Simply The Best and many more.

This not-to-be missed musical experience is a stunning celebration of one of the greatest female singers of our time.

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

Friday 28th June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £16.00*

Following on from her two sell out shows of 'Song of the Poets', which received critical acclaim and 5 star reviews, Calli now presents:- 'Heart of A Woman'

This show will celebrate songs from some of the most iconic female artists from the past six decades. Among the artists featured will be Ella Fitzgerald, Carol King, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Kate Bush, Amy Winehouse and Paloma Faith. The performance will be accompanied by graphic projections to illustrate the story behind the songs or artists.

Calli will once again be joined by talented local musicians including a special guest appearance from 60's legend Brian 'Saxophone' Jones. This promises to be yet another very special night.Early booking is recommended.

“Calli has the natural ability to both captivate and move an audience with her superb, unique voice” John Deery. Award winning Director, Producer and Screenwriter.

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

Saturday 13th July 2019, 7:30pm
Tickets £27.50* (£25.50* conc)
Groups, every 10th ticket free!

Early Bird Offer - Pay before 30th April '19 and get £2.00 off each ticket.

Direct from London’s West End, the UK’s biggest George Michael tribute show.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your heart in the all new production, Fastlove - A tribute to George Michael.

The show is packed with crowd pleasing anthems from the Wham classics of the new pop revival to the chart-topping success of the eighties album Faith, plus the awesome tunes of the nineties and noughties.

This is a spellbinding experience you don’t want to miss. You’ll be getting up (to get down) to all your favourite songs: Careless Whisper, Freedom, Faith, Father Figure, Outside, Jesus To A Child, and many more.

Relive the passion, the flare, and the unique sensitivity of George Michael in this incredible concert sensation.

Disclaimer: This show is not affiliated with or endorsed by George Michael or his estate.

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

Tuesday 23rd July 2019 7.30pm
All tickets £24.00

DOZY, BEAKY, MICK and TICH scored a Number One hit in the UK Singles Chart in 1968 with "The Legend of Xanadu". The combined sales figures were in excess of one million copies. Their other top 10 UK hits included "Hideaway", "Hold Tight!", "Bend It!", "Save Me!", "Touch Me,  "Zabadak!" and "Last Night in Soho" "Bend It!" was a big hit in Europe, including a Number One in Germany.  The song was inspired by music from the film sound track of Zorba The Greek. The combined UK and European sales were over one million "Bend It!" was later used in an episode of the American animated sitcom Futurama entitled "The Mutants Are Revolting". The band were big sellers elsewhere in the world, particularly in British Commonwealth countries. In New Zealand, the group had three number one hits, and 7 other songs reached the top 10. In Australia, they reached the top 10 with "Hold Tight!", "Bend It!", "Zabadak!" and "The Legend of Xanadu". In Canada, the band scored two top 10 hits with "Zabadak!", which reached #1, and "The Legend of Xanadu".

CUPID’S INSPIRATION  the 1968 hit pop group with original singer Terry Rice-Milton, ‘Yesterday Has Gone' hit number four in the charts, followed by chart hits, Dream, My World, the band will entertain with other well know sixties hits.

THE TORNADOS ‘Worldwide hit ‘Telstar’ . The Tornados offer the ultimate ‘rock’n’roll’ experience with a high polished performance and a repertoire to match! Paul McCartney gave the ‘thumbs up’ of approval after having personally jammed with the band himself. The band has a whole host of experience playing with some fantastic and, quite frankly, legendary artists,  they will have you dancing, swinging, shaking and shouting all night long.

At the end of the show the band members will be available for a meet and greet or to give autographs.

A stunning must see  show,  features a sensational line-up of musicians, that  deliver a show that exceeds expectation on every level. Taking you on a magical rollercoaster ride to the most exciting musical time in history,  with endless hits from the sixties and early seventies when pops greatest decade comes to life!. 

The show runs three hours with intermissions.

www.thesixtiesinvasion.com

*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 £25.50*

The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family is back on top form with a brand new production for 2019.
 
Award winning front man Clive John dedicates this year to a 50th anniversary tour of the legendary San Quentin State Prison recordings which was televised on Granada Television on February 24th 1969, and later released on June 4 of that same year. Alongside Clive is his iconic wife June Carter played by Emily Heighway, a world class band (Spirit band) and the JCR horns. All supported with full video projection.

This show is simply the biggest and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today. Songs from the San Quentin live album will be performed mixed with all the hits and favourite songs that we all know and love. This show is only coming round once so don’t miss out!

‘His Resemblance is uncanny’ – Rosanne Cash, daughter
'Clive sings moves and acts just like the 'Man in Black.' The Johnny Cash legend will continue...' - Lasse Lindfors, Author and lifelong friend of Johnny Cash

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

Saturday 27th July 2019  7.30pm
Tickets £23.50* / Con £22.50*
Group Discount £18.00

Celebrating 20 years on the road in 2019, Mercury are well established as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to the legend that is Freddie Mercury and Queen.

This dynamic theatre production fully emulates the true charismatic appeal of rock’s most flamboyant front man, faithfully and accurately recreating the distinctive Queen experience.

The extraordinary vocal range and outstanding delivery of Joseph Lee Jackson as Freddie Mercury and the intricate guitar work of Glenn Scrimshaw as Brian May are backed by superbly crafted harmonies, a driving rhythm section and state-of-the-art production.

Including performances of the most popular Queen hits, such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and many more, this show will captivate any audience - from die-hard Queen fans through to new generations of music lovers in a way that Freddie and Queen themselves would be proud of.

www.mercuryqueentribute.co.uk

“Freddie was an original. He and Queen were the best. But now, in this new century, Joseph, Glenn and Mercury are the next best thing.” Jer Bulsara (Freddie’s Mum)

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

 

Sunday 28th July 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £25.50* (£24.50* conc)
Groups 10+ £18.00 each
Earlybird Offer - £5.00 off a pair of tickets (full price only) if booked by 31st December 2018

This dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of Irish talent, an exciting 2-hour trip through hundreds of years of Irish dance and music, 22 award-winning World & Irish dance champions with 25 dazzling costume changes.



Experience flailing fiddles, flutes, and inspiring dances along with live vocalists, all complimented by a top live Irish trad band of multi-instrumentalist musicians and a sensational sound and light show as seen on TV from China to California, from Siberia to Sydney.

Worldwide, toes are tapping and hands are clapping to the feet of Rhythm of the Dance!

Enjoy the 20th Anniversary tour of Rhythm of the Dance, five million fans across fifty countries already have!

"a two-hour music extravaganza" The Journal
★★★★ "The show is spectacular… dancers leave you spellbound" North Westend

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

Saturday 10th August 2019, 7:00pm
All Tickets £20.00*

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of this incredible concept album masterpiece.

Vesbim have brought together some of the best musicians from the North West who have the talent and desire to replicate the music of Pink Floyd’s The Wall - Live in the greatest detail possible. The band are dedicated to crafting Pink Floyd’s performances with careful attention to every note, inflection, expression and sound effect, on their instruments and voices. In addition to their refined musical performances there will be visual effects of multimedia, projection and lasers to enhance the live experience. 

As a bonus, the band will be playing an extra 90 minutes of Pink Floyd classics from the albums 'Wish You Were Here'  'Dark Side of the Moon', 'Meddle' & the whole of the 'Animals' album with 10 of the best musicians and vocalists brought together to bring you one of the best performances around.

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

Friday 16th August 2019 7.30pm
All Seats £29.50*

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades. 

The legendary group have previously been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, listed among the greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine and have produced an incredible list of hits - including; Saturday Night at the Movies, Come on Over to My Place, Stand By Me, Under the Boardwalk and many, many more!

Following phenomenal success for their 65th Anniversary tour in 2018, The Drifters are back on the road with string of additional dates for 2019, with a line up hand-picked by Tina Treadwell herself - President of the Treadwell Entertainment Group and owner of The Drifters name.

Tina, who previously worked for Disney as an executive producer and casting director, believes this current line-up is one of the best to date and looks forward to the upcoming concert tour.  “I am very excited that following our 65th anniversary year we have a new show for the fans who we invite to join us in celebrating this incredible and everlasting story of The Drifters.”

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

Saturday 17th August 2019, 7:00pm
All Tickets £20.00*

This is going to be an incredible show with some of the most talented musicians and vocalists around. Bringing you The Who's "Tommy" Live! in it's entirety. Followed by in the second half of the show, songs from Lifehouse Chronicles including "Behind Blue Eyes", "Baba O'riley", "Song is Over" & "Won't Get Fooled Again". This is a show not to be missed! Including multimedia, projections and an amazing light show.

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

Saturday 17th August 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £20.00*

Into Cliff and the Shadows, present a unique and entertaining show, not only recreating the unique sound of The Shadows, but also playing many of the early Cliff songs that were written and produced by The Shadows.

Among The Shadows many hits, were Wonderful Land, Guitar Tango, Frightened City, Dance On, FBI, Atlantis and Man of Mystery, with their first number one hit ‘Apache' still recognised as being one of the most iconic instrumental records of all time.

Come along and relive and enjoy those wonderful memories, from the magical 60’s!

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

Thursday 22nd August 2019, 7:30pm
Tickets £24.50* (conc £22.50*)

Europe’s Official 1980’s Multi-Tribute Concert featuring 25 chart topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers.

Performing over 35 chart topping smash-hits live in concert, with tributes to Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Culture Club, Madonna, Wham!, Nena, Toni Basil, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Bananarama, Dead or Alive, Madness and many many more!

As Ex-Radio1 and Top of the Pops presenter Mike Read enthusiastically described “It’s like Top of the Pops meets Live Aid with the sexy dance troupe Legs ‘n’ Co.”

So it’s time to dig out your 80’s fashions and Party!

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

Friday 23rd August 2019 7.30pm
Tickets £23.50 (Conc £22.50)

Dancing Queen “The Concert” is an action packed party show featuring all the greatest hits from Abba, Grease and the biggest hits from the 70s.

With a fantastic cast of singers and musicians, Dancing Queen is the ultimate party show that will have the whole family dancing in the aisles.

Featuring songs such as Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Thank You for the Music along with Summer Nights, Grease Lightening, You’re the One that I Want, Car Wash, YMCA, Boogie Nights and Love is in the Air.

“Dancing Queen stick by their name and are very appealing with lovely vocals, strong harmonies together with warm friendly smiles all helped to bring a solid performance and a natural crowd pleaser of a show. Trevor Davies ‘The Stage’ October 2012”

This show is not to be missed.

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

Friday 6th September 2019 8.00pm
£31.00 / £28.50 (conc)

Taking Care of Elvis – The King Is Back
Ben Portsmouth -The World’s Number One Elvis Tribute Artist. Ben, a multi talented musician, singer and songwriter had Elvis's DNA in his blood from an early age. His father was an avid Elvis fan and Ben grew up on a diet of Elvis songs.
He looks like Elvis, sings like Elvis and has an on-stage charisma that has audiences believing at times they are watching the King himself.
In August 2012, Ben made history when he won the Elvis Presley Enterprises “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest which took place in Memphis, crowning Ben as the “Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist”, the first artist from outside the USA to ever win this prestigious title.
Internationally renowned as one, if not The Best Elvis Tribute in the world today, Ben Portsmouth will bring his unique style and charisma and will show audiences why he is regarded as the best in the business.

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

 

Saturday 7th September 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £24.50*

50 years on from the release of Rod’s first album, Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story is back in theatres in 2019 with a brand new show, bringing to the stage a fantastic live concert celebration of one of rock music’s greatest icons.

Frontman Paul Metcalfe is incredible as Rod and captures all the excitement, energy and charisma of the legendary performer including the infamous moves, showmanship and sense of fun that have made Rod one of the most successful artistes of all time.

The first half of the show features hits from Rod’s earlier career such as Handbags & Gladrags and You Wear It Well along with some Faces’ favourites like Stay With Me and Twisting The Night Away, all interwoven with some interesting and amusing anecdotes, and takes you on a musical journey through Rod’s career over the last five decades - from humble beginnings to superstardom.

The second half is one big party and includes all Rod’s big hits such as Maggie May, Baby Jane, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Sailing, Tonight’s The Night, The First Cut Is The Deepest and You’re In My Heart. This authentic production, now in its fourth year, includes a stunning stage set, a spectacular light show, an impeccable live band and stage-wide projections.

"I've seen some ‘Rods’ in my time, but Paul is the best one I've ever seen." Don Stewart (Rod Stewart’s Brother)
“I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Paul's voice and mannerisms were the closest I've ever seen to Rod himself.” Mary Cady (Rod Stewart’s Sister)
What’s Good To Do *****

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

Saturday 7th September 2019, 8:00pm
Tickets £19.50
'On The Door' £21.50

Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes. They bring their own unique spirit and spontaneous humour to every concert.

It’s been over 40 years since the release of the first Steely Dan album “Can’t buy a Thrill”, featuring the hits “Do it Again” and “Reelin’ in the years.”

The band now in its 21st year on the road. Nearly Dan promise all the Steely Dan favourites in a two hour-plus show, featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown to Ecstasy to the super cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam. Aja and Gaucho also featuring Donald Fagen’s classic solo masterpiece “The Nightfly”.

A real treat for all music lovers and an unmissable concert for any aspiring musician young or old.

Visit www.nearlydan.co.uk for up-to-the-minute tour news, information, and dates.

Celebrating 4 decades of STEELY DAN.

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Sunday 8th September 2019, 7:30pm
Tickets FRONT £25.00* REAR £24.50*

One of the best-selling recording artists of the 1960s, Billy Fury enjoyed a string of hit singles totaling a remarkable 332 weeks in the British charts. Health problems since childhood led to the singer’s untimely death on January 28, 1983.

Hailed as "the best Fury since Fury”, Michael King and his fantastic collection of musicians take you on a journey through the musical career of Britain's best loved rock n roll legend. An exciting 2 hour show filled with Billy Fury's greatest hits and more delivered live in true Fury style. This is a night of pure breathtaking Billy Fury entertainment plus the best Fury sound you will hear!

The whole show is further enhanced by fantastic audio and video effects plus various costume changes depicting the ever changing image and face of the Fury phenomenon.

“The songs span Fury’s entire career from his initial record release (Maybe Tomorrow) through to his final one, Forget Him - which, thanks to this thoughtful and welcome tribute show, his legion of fans never will”
Lee Wilkinson. The Stage

“King captured fully the sound, the gestures, the mannerisms, even the physical appearance of arguably Britain’s greatest Rock and Roll singer”
The Beat Magazine

'The Billy Fury Years' really is the definitive Billy Fury stage show... ever

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

Saturday 21st September 2019 8pm
Adult £21.50 (conc £19.50)

Mama are dedicated to reproducing the sights and sounds of a high octane contemporary Genesis rock concert with great musicianship and a full light show.

Mama perform pieces from every era of Genesis from the early Peter Gabriel albums, right through the Phil Collins era in the 70s and 80s, and up to the final Genesis studio album, We Can’t Dance.

Formed in 2012 the band has already established itself as one of the top Genesis tribute bands in the UK. From their debut show at The Pacific Road Arts Centre in Birkenhead in March 2012 the band has captivated their audiences playing tribute to the music of Genesis to a very high standard.

The band currently appear at theatres up and down the UK,  in such venues as Bury Met, The Maltings at Franham (where Genesis themselves used to play), The Cavern in Liverpool and now Holmfifth Picturedome . The band set list comprises Genesis's greatest hits:

Mama
Turn It On Again
No Son Of Mine
Follow You Follow Me

Along with some choice album tracks:

In The Cage
Ripples
Los Endos
Dodo/Lurker
The Duke Suite
Driving The Last Spike

In short a selection of songs from the 50 year history of the band.

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

Saturday 28th September 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £26.50
Groups - Buy 10 get 11th ticket free

A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.

Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the history of Country, featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present. Hits from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson to Little Big Town, are showcased by the amazing Dominic Halpin and the Hurricanes.

With songs including Ring Of Fire, Crazy, Follow Your Arrow, It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, Need You Now, 9-5, and The Gambler to name just a few, this incredible celebration of country music is a night not to be missed.

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Friday 4th October 2018, 8:00pm
All Tickets £26.75*

Fresh from their hugely successful 2017 tour in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, The Ultimate Eagles return once again to perform their legendary hits and newer favourites.

No show in the world recreates the American Legend’s music with such accuracy and reverence as the Ultimate Eagles, and their 10,000,000+ online media views stands as a testimony to their international popularity and coveted status as “The World’s Greatest Eagles show.”

Performing live rarities and best selling classics, the show delivers the Ultimate in live Eagles experiences, presented by world class musicians who have spent entire careers at the highest level appearing alongside artists such as Queen, Iron Maiden, Status Quo, Journey, Van Morrison, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Cliff Richard, John Legend and of course, the Eagles themselves.

"The Next Best Thing to The Eagles!" - 2GB Radio, Sydney, Australia
"The Greatest Eagles Show in the World" - Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2
"Sensational!... Not a tribute band, these are real musicians with real talent" - Daily Mail

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Saturday 5th October 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £25.25

The one and only Barry Steele takes on the role of ‘The Big O,’ in The Roy Orbison Story® , He comes with great credentials and a genuine admiration for the Roy Orbison. Following his West End Debut at The Adelphi Theatre in The West End, Barry is set to put the rock back into ‘Roy Orbison’ as he takes to the stage to commemorate this legend in ‘The Roy Orbison Story’ In Concert.

Get ready for an upbeat night of solid gold hits and contemporary genius as Barry Steele and a cast of musicians and singers, celebrate & commemorates the musical legacy of The Big O and his friends.

Barry is joined on stage by the sensational guest pianist Boogie Williams as they present original material written but never sung by Roy Orbison and showcase elements of the symphonic orchestration first heard on the Hologram tour.This top-class production also showcases chart busting hits originally made famous by Jerry Lee Lewis, Procol Harum, Del Shannon, ELO, Tom Petty, Chris Isaak, The Spencer Davis Group and culminates in a stunningly brilliant accolade as the whole cast comes together to pay homage to the original super group ‘The Traveling Wilburys.’

With a feelgood factor built in, this show really does have something for everyone!

Barry Steele has been stunning audiences with his uncanny ability to recreate the vocal talents of the legendary Roy Orbison, winning rave reviews across the globe. His vocal talents are quite simply ‘True Identikit Brilliance.’

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Wednesday 16th October 2019, 7:30pm
Tickets £25.75 (£24.25 conc)

Famed for an endless repertoire of the voices of the world’s top singers – Shirley Bassey is moved to say “Joe can do me better than I can do myself” – Joe Longthorne MBE is coming to town.

A special greatest hits performance is promised in a rollercoaster ride of songs and as Joe performs with his own talented live band. From Tom Jones to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr, Joe’s impressions are flawless. Million-selling albums, sell-out concerts around the world – including the Royal Albert Hall – make Joe’s the hottest ticket in town.

Support is from George King, a regular face on TV during the Eighties appearing on hit shows The Comedians, Live at Her Majesty's and New Faces.

“The finest talent. He is up there at the top” – Bob Hope
“The best vocal entertainer in the world” – Jimmy Tarbuck
“He’s the best, he can do me better than I can do myself” Dame Shirley Bassey
“I am a huge fan” – Sir Bruce Forsythe
“The entertainer of the century” – Ricky Tomlinson
“The human juke box” – Sir Terry Wogan
“Star of stars” – Sir Ken Dodd

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Wednesday 6th November 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £25.25

From the producers of the West End hit shows Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners and Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story, this brand new production takes to the stage for 2019.

Carole - The Music of Carole King is the story of the career of one of the most successful and admired songwriters in the history of popular music.

With a cast of the UK’s finest musicians, singers and dancers, we tell the story of the music of Carole King, from its early beginnings in New York in that hotbed of creativity that was the Brill Building to life in LA, The Troubadour Club and the singer-songwriter movement of early 70’s California.

Featuring not only songs from the Carole King songbook but also songs that were written and recorded by some of the greatest artists and songwriting partnerships and iconic artists such as Aretha Franklin, The Drifters, The Shirelles, The Monkees, The Beatles, The Everly Brothers, Dusty Springfield, Little Eva, Herman’s Hermits and James Taylor. This incredible journey through the music that defined an era will have you on your feet and dancing in the aisles.

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.

Thursday 7th November 2019 7.30pm
Adult £25.25
Young Dude Discount Under 14s £16.75

A spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all
Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy.

A must see for all Bowie fans



Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail,
bringing the golden years of David Bowie to theatres across the globe. So, put on your red
shoes and Let’s Dance!

★★★★★
“Phenomenal”
“Absolutely brilliant”
Ticketmaster Reviews

★★★★★
10/10
“Totally awesome”
“Fantastic, Wow, Amazing”
“Mind Blowing"
Facebook Reviews

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Friday 15th November 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £28.00

Now in its 18th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!

This show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many, many more.

"Outstanding, with some thrilling dance routines, amusing patter and a brilliant backing band which would not have shamed the original Motown session guys" Lancashire Telegraph, Alan Simpson
"They had the moves, the looks, the voices and every Motown Classic you could ask for" Jersey Evening News, Sarah Harding

The ULTIMATE celebration of the sweet sound of Motown

Let’s Get Ready... to Go Loco, Down in Acapulco

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Saturday 23rd November 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £25.25

‘Beyond the Barricade’ has delighted audiences throughout the UK, mainland Europe, Asia and New Zealand for nearly two decades, with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest songs in musical theatre, all performed totally live!

Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables, present a blockbusting two hour show, and is now established as the nation’s
favourite musical theatre concert.

Starring Andy Reiss, David Fawcett, Katie Leeming and Poppy Tierney, together with their own ensemble of talented musicians, ‘Beyond the Barricade’ features songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Jersey Boys, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon, Hamilton and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Miserables!

All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.