By The Waters of Liverpool
Tuesday 24th October - Sunday 29th October 2023
Tickets from £26.50 to £31.50
Rescheduled from Tuesday 28th February to Sunday 5th March 2023
Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:30pm
Adapted by ROB FENNAH / Directed by GARETH TUDOR PRICE
“A big sweeping story of real emotion!”
THE STAGE
A STAR-STUDDED CAST FROM STAGE AND SCREEN TO BE CONFIRMED SOON
Adapted from Helen Forrester’s million-selling book, By The Waters Of Liverpool is a stunning period drama set in the 1930s. The story opens in 1935. Helen 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 still never been kissed by a man. But things start looking up for Helen when she meets a tall strong seaman and falls in love.
“By The Waters Of Liverpool also features flashbacks to Helen’s earlier books Liverpool Miss and Twopence To Cross The Mersey. I’ve even weaved in a storyline from Helen’s fourth autobiography, Lime Street At Two. That way those unfamiliar with Helen’s work still 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.
When & Where
More Info
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- PULSE RECORDS in association with BILL ELMS presents
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Served Daily from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
£19.95 per person
Children under 12 for £14.95 each (includes a soft drink)
Add a glass of Prosecco for £5.50
Add a bottle of Prosecco for £25.00
A delicious way to spend an afternoon, take a seat and relax in our Panoramic Lounge and enjoy stunning views across the River Mersey. Indulge in a selection of freshly made finger sandwiches, home-made fruit scones with delicious clotted cream and a selection of dainty cakes and pastries all served with fine selection of teas. Upgrade to a glass of prosecco to add some sparkle!
Choice of Tea
English Breakfast
Decaffeinated English Breakfast
Early Grey
Chamomile
Green
Peppermint
Raspberry & Cranberry
Lemon & Ginger
Freshly Made Finger Sandwiches
Served on a selection of white & brown bread.
Tuna Mayo & Cucumber
Ham Salad & Mustard Mayonnaise
Egg Mayonnaise & Cress
Cheese & Tomato
Sausage Roll
Homemade Fruit Scone with Jam & Clotted Cream
A selection of Homemade Cakes & Pastries
Reservation required.
Dietary requirements to be submitted upon booking
Thursday 2nd February 2023 7.30pm
Tickets £32.00 to £42.00
Tony Blackburn's Sound of the Sixties
An evening of 60s classics performed by the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers, hosted by Radio 2’s legendary DJ, Tony Blackburn.
The show features stories and songs from the most loved decade.
Every week, more than a million people tune in to BBC Radio 2 to hear Tony Blackburn wax lyrical about the biggest stars of the 60s.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Friday 3rd - Saturday 4th February 2023
Fri 3rd 1.00pm
Sat 4th 10.30am / 1.00pm
Adults £19.50 (conc) £17.50
(Group rate £12.00 10+)
50 mins no interval
The Smartest Giant in Town
A Little Angel Theatre and Fierylight co-production
Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it’s time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he’s the smartest giant in town . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help – and his clothes!
This heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure, following on from Little Angel Theatre’s bestselling adaptations of Julia Donaldson’s picture books including The Singing Mermaid and The Everywhere Bear.
‘****A joy’ Evening Standard
www.smartestgiantonstage.co.uk
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Tuesday 14th February 2023, 7.30pm
Adults £39.00 / £37.00 (conc)
Ukrainian National Opera
Presents
Aida – Timeless and emotional opera with breath-taking melodies
Music by Giuseppe Verdi sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Performed by the Dnipro Opera, from Ukraine
Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live Orchestra numbering over 30 musicians
We are delighted to present this Opera theatre from the Ukraine. Dnipro Opera has a long-standing heritage of top-quality opera productions, that we are now looking forward to premiering in the UK.
Verdi brings ancient Egypt to the stage with an evolving love story as the backdrop of war. The Princess of Ethiopia Aida falls in love with the Egyptian General Radames, who is besotted with her. Radames is chosen to lead the war with Ethiopia by the King and Aida is left to choose between her lover or her father and her country.
Aida is a gripping love story that will keep you on the edge of your seats until the very end.
Aria such as Se quel Guerrier io fossi!’ sung by Radames in the first act, is one of the most famous arias of the operatic world. The most powerful melody comes in the second part of the opera in the form of Triumphal March to highlight victory and triumph.
A deeply moving opera overflowing with emotion and containing moments of despair and uncertainty. Aida is an unforgettable, inspiring experience.
“Always top-quality productions from this producer”. Stage Talk Magazine
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th February 2023, 7:30pm
Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th March 2023, 7:30pm
All Tickets £27.00
Adults Only (Ages 18+)
Paul Smith is back with a brand new tour. Joker is his biggest and funniest tour show to date in which the scouse funny man mixes his trade mark audience interaction with more hilarious true stories from his everyday life. If you’ve seen Paul live before you’ll know to expect hysterics from start. If you have only seen him online then be sure to get your tickets quick for what is guaranteed to be one of the outstanding comedy tours of the year.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Thursday 16th to Monday 20th February 2023, 7.30pm (arrive 7pm)
Saturday / Sunday 1.00pm (arrive 12.30pm)
All Tickets £48.00 includes a 3-course meal
Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience
Please advise any dietary requirements at time of booking
Table allocations will be provided on the day
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 2023, 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
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Friday 17th February 2023, 7.30pm
All tickets £31.50
Group Rate available
Friends of the Floral members discount
Sweeney Entertainments proudly present Come What May - The Ultimate Tribute to Moulin Rouge
We present to you an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza as you enter the secret world of one of the greatest movie-musicals of all time.
Bursting at the seams with timeless classics including Come What May, Your Song, Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend, Roxanne and Lady Marmalade plus hit songs from The Greatest Showman and other iconic movie musicals.
Travel back in time as the children of the revolution take you on a thrilling non-stop journey into the sexy, disreputable and glamorous underworld of Paris.
It's a spectacular evening of unforgettable dancing, dreams, adventure and above all – love!
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £27.50
Join us for the world’s greatest celebration of the life and work of one of the best-selling singer-songwriters of all-time, Neil Diamond.
Using evocative imagery, video and narration to enhance the magic, this acclaimed production will take you on a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50-year career.
In this exciting live show you’ll be transported from the Bang Years to the present day and soon be singing along to all the hits including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Hello Again, Love on the Rocks, America and many more.
'Close your eyes and you could be in the presence of one Neil Leslie Diamond... A spellbinding recreation of a Neil Diamond concert.' - Nottingham Post
'Absolutely mesmerising' - Steve le Fevre - Sky TV
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Tuesday 21st February 2023, 12:00pm and 3:30pm
Adults £18.50 £17.50 (conc)
Family ticket £68.00
Running time 60mins no interval
Milkshake! Live
Milkshake! Monkey is back and can’t wait to put on a spectacular NEW Show for you all, joined by some of his favourite Milkshake! friends plus two Milkshake presenters creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen!
Join Paddington, Daisy & Ollie, Milo, Noddy, Pip and Posy, Blue’s Clues & You! and of course Milkshake! Monkey for an unforgettable family time at Milkshake Monkey’s Musical!
Learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite Milkshake! friends and watch as the music, the lights, the costumes and the stage brings Milkshake! to life. With great Milkshake friends, anything is possible.
This brand-new show has plenty of laughter, audience interaction and great fun to get everyone up on their feet! It’s a family show not to be missed!
Milkshake! Live Milkshake! Monkey’s Musical is produced by Mark Thompson Productions Limited in partnership with Channel 5 Broadcasting. Written by Miranda Larson, with creative direction and choreography by Derek Moran.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Adult: £21.50
Children: £17.50
Join us for a magical afternoon, creating beautiful memories with your favourite superheroes and princesses! Take your seats to be served a delicious themed Afternoon Tea complete with sandwiches, jelly & cream, cupcakes, brownies and more!
Then, enjoy a spectacular show combining classic party games with storytelling, drama, dancing and imagination! You can also put your circus skills to the test in the interactive grand finale.
Don’t forget your camera as each child will be invited to the front for a special photo opportunity.
All the entertainers are professionally trained and have experience working with children to a professional level, and all have DBS checks and Public Liability Insurance
Thursday 23rd February 2023, 7.30pm
Adults £25.00 (£23.00 conc)
Under 16 £20.00
SHAPE OF YOU THE MUSIC OF ED SHEERAN
Drawing from a catalogue that includes the multi-million selling albums Divide and Multiply and new album Equals, Shape of You is the perfect treat for Ed Sheeran fans. Prepare to fall in love again to the sounds that touched us all including The A-Team, Castle on the Hill, Lego House, Bad Habits and many more. Sad songs, happy songs and all stops in between, from aching acoustic arrangements to beatbox rap and soulful singalongs, all authentically delivered with signature loop pedal precision- not to mention a wide range of iconic musical collaborations and influences.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Friday 24th February 2023, 7.30pm
All Tickets £28.50
ELO AGAIN
The Ultimate Tribute to Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra
ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning 'Re-Discovery Tour' celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light
Orchestra. Now in their 10th year ELO AGAIN really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday, the whole experience is professionally re-enacted with a great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects.
They perform all the big hits – MR BLUE SKY, LIVIN’ THING, SWEET TALKIN’ WOMAN, SHINE A LITTLE LOVE, CONFUSION, LAST TRAIN TO LONDON, ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN, WILD WEST HERO, DON'T BRING ME DOWN, THE DIARY OF HORACE WIMP, TELEPHONE LINE, TURN TO STONE plus many more.
As the UK’s No.1 tribute show, ELO AGAIN provide you with the spectacular live effect of ELO’s famous orchestrations, soaring strings and vocals. They certainly know how to entertain too, as the hits just keep on coming. Their version of MR BLUE SKY is breathtaking, full of passion and fervour; the whole auditorium will be on its feet.
Come along and relive the age of Glam Rock as ELO AGAIN pay tribute to the beautifully crafted songs of Jeff Lynne. You will revel in ELO’s unique symphonic rock style and hear some of the most unforgettable
classic rock and pop songs of our generation.
The timeless MR BLUE SKY returns, so Roll Over Beethoven - Rock 'n Roll Is King.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Sunday 19th March 2023
Served at 12:00pm
Adults: £22.00
Children: £14.95 each (includes a soft drink)
Treat mum or someone special on Mothering Sunday to a delicious Afternoon Tea with stunning views over the Mersey Estuary in our Panoramic Lounge.
Enjoy a selection of freshly made sandwiches, homemade fruit scones and pastries along with a selection of dainty cakes.
With each Afternoon Tea purchased you will receive a gift of a beautiful posy of daffodils.
Adults Afternoon Tea Menu
Choose from a selection of English tea, fruit teas & coffees
Sandwich selection (1 finger of each)
Honey roast ham & mustard mayonnaise
Mature cheddar & Branston pickle
Egg mayonnaise & salad cress
Tuna mayonnaise & cucumber
Homemade sausage roll
Scone, clotted cream, jam & selection of dainty cakes
Upgrade to a glass of prosecco for £5.50 to add some sparkle!
Childs Afternoon Tea Menu (includes a soft drink)
Selection of ham & cheese sandwiches
Sausage Roll
Jelly & Cream with sprinkles
Selection of Festive Dainty Cakes
Any special dietary requirements must be stated at least 48 hours in advance.
All of our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, gluten and other allergens are present. Full allergen information is available upon request.
SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY - THE AFTERNOON TEA MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY TO THE ONE PICTURED
Tuesday 11th to 15th April 2023
Daily from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets cost £165.00 per person with a 10% discount for an additional sibling in the same booking.
Pay for your ticket in full now or you can pay a £30 deposit (full balance to be paid by Sat 11th March).
Following their 10th Anniversary sell out West End Summer School, Stage Ed are thrilled to be returning to the Floral Pavilion Theatre in Easter 2023!
During the summer, they worked on Hamilton, Six, Blood Brothers, The Play That Goes Wrong, Encanto and Annie.
Working in Junior and Senior age groups, this Easter holiday they will be Frshennig things up and introducing Harry Potter, Heathers, Back to the Future, Matilda and Lyle Lyle Crocodile.
For a taster of what the week will be like and to see what others have said about our Easter School visit the holiday page at www.stage-ed.com and watch the videos.
Anyone that attends the Easter School will be invited to appear in ‘The Musicals In Concert’ Gala performance in August 2023 – sharing the stage with stars from London’s West End.
We can’t stress enough that you don’t need any previous experience to attend – it's about having fun, and we consider it our job to put a smile on your face. Those that just want to be part of the chorus and sing some of the songs from their favourite films and musicals will have the time of their life, and those that are really passionate about any element of the performing arts will have the chance to shine.
If you are studying GCSE or A Level Drama, then you will get some expert advice and audition technique guidance.
Our aim is to give everyone that attends a week they will never forget. They’ve been starved of socialising for so long, so now it’s time to have fun, get the creative juices flowing, and give a much-needed boost of confidence!
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Saturday 9th December 2023 until Sunday 7th January 2024
Tickets from £19.50 to £30.50
Family Tickets from £93.00 to £110.00
Group Discounts available, please call!
BSL interpreted performance, Sun 10th Dec 5pm
Relaxed Performance, Wed 3rd Jan 5pm
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, huge amounts of panto fun!
Martin Dodd for UK Productions Ltd in association with Floral Pavilion Theatre present Jack and The Beanstalk.
This production is full of sparkling sets, lavish costumes, amazing song and dance numbers, giggles galore and bags of audience participation. Cast to be announced!
Book your tickets today for this magical giant of a panto!
