By The Waters of Liverpool
Tuesday 28th February to Sunday 5th March 2023
Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2:30pm
Tickets from £26.25 to £31.25
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.
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When & Where
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Thursday 9th December 2021, 8:00pm
Rescheduled from Fri 21st May 2021
All Seats £18.00
BOOTLEG BLONDIE is the world’s No.1 official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band
Established in 2001 this band are the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGB in New York City before it's demise in 2006 and unique in that not only have they had the honour to be thanked on Blondie’s 11th album Pollinator but have actually played not one but two tours in the UK with Blondie’s legendary drummer Clem Burke, under the band name CBBB (Clem Burke & Bootleg Blondie).
Debbie and the boys have met the REAL Blondie many times. Debbie Harry wished them good luck with their show for their gig at CBGB NYC back in 2006 and when Andy and Debbie got married they received two video messages from both Blondie and Debbie Harry herself congratulating them on their wedding day. What a Blondietastic wedding present!
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 and joy is her guitar which she plays at every show and is signed by all the Blondie band members. She appeared recently in the Mail On Sunday EVENT Magazine and performed on two shows for BBC1 when she was picked out of 15,000 applicants to represent Debbie Harry on ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’ hosted by Paddy McGuinness which attracted an audience of 10 million viewers!
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All tickets: £24.75
ALTERNATIVE RADIO
Rob & Alan Fennah
Rob and Alan Fennah, aka Alternative Radio, have been a leading force in the music business since the early 80s. Renowned for their ability to create a massive ‘live’ sound with just two people, the brothers are returning to the stage for 2 nights only. Book your tickets now!
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Various Dates Through December 2021 - see below
Child: £16.75
Adult: FREE (only 1 parent per child please)
Additional Adult: £5.00 (Limited Space)
Children under 6 months free
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Now in its 10th Year this wonderful show will bring the magic of Christmas alive as children will be captivated by traditional and modern stories as well as plenty of festive songs to join in with, in what promises to be a fun experience for the whole family.
Have you been good this year and made it on to Santa’s nice list? Every child will have the opportunity to talk to Santa and give him their Christmas wishes, and will also receive a festive gift.
Sat 11th - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm
Sun 12th - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm
Sat 18th - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm
Sun 19th - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm
Mon 20th - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm
Tue 21st - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm
Wed 22nd - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm
Thu 23rd - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm
Fri 24th - 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm
Friday 17th December 2021, 7.30pm
All seats £18.75
Don your favourite Christmas jumper and join Tom Spence and his exceptional live band led by Barney Taylor as they come together for their annual Christmas gig.
Performing all your festive favourites and featuring special guest vocalists this promises to be a great night of music not to be missed.
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Friday 17 December 2021, 8:00pm
Thursday 26 May 2022, 8:00pm
Friday 30 September 2022, 8:00pm
Friday 4 November 2022, 8:00pm
All Tickets £16.75
Over 18s Only
With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us. We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
December 2021 Line-up
Thomas Green
Green is as engaging as he is energetic, with a high-calibre stage presence and countless faces and voices that come through his stand-up.
A former school teacher, Green swapped the whiteboard marker for a mic, and hasn't looked back since. His knack for crowd-work and improvisation has seen him become a sought after MC (Midlands Best MC Award nominee 2018), building a reputation on the UK circuit as an interactive and cheekily abrasive comic.
Marlon Davis
Marlon Davis is a talented comedian, improviser and actor whose recent TV appearances include BBC’s Live At The Apollo and Comedy Central’s Comedy Store Live.
Beginning his career in stand-up comedy in 2005, Marlon Davis made the final of two national competitions Laughing Horse and So You Think You’re Funny at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival the following year, very quickly and firmly cementing his status as a rising star on the comedy circuit.
Tom Lucy
Tom Lucy has established himself as one of the most exciting new comedians around.
Starting at just 16 Tom quickly rose through the comedy club circuit to became one of the youngest professional stand-up comedians in the world. As well as performing all over the UK, Tom has toured internationally in the Middle East, across Europe and a few select US shows in New York and Los Angeles.
Bethany Black
Decidedly dark and deliciously different, an evening with Bethany Black is a one way ticket to a world you never knew existed. Managing to balance being 'dark-tinged but magical' (The Guardian) with being warm and chatty, she has built a cult following for her brand of confessional comedy
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
"Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet" Time Out
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Thursday 6th Jan 7:15pm
Friday 7th Jan 7:15pm
Saturday 8th Jan 2:00pm & 7:15pm
Sunday 9th Jan 2:00pm
Tickets £12.50 (£7.50 conc)
Groups 50+ £7.00 (Please Call)
FI-FI-FO-FUM; come to the Floral and join in the fun!
What’s that bursting out the roof of the Floral Pavilion? Why, it’s a GIANT beanstalk, stretching right into the clouds! Come join Jack and friends, as he departs on an epic journey to battle the Giant, rescue the beautiful princess and bring fortune to the poor villagers of Merryville!
We are full of magic beans to announce the Chrysanths Pantomime Society is back for January 2022. With laugh out loud comedy, fantastic singing and dancing, timeless Pantomime magic and of course, Daisy the Cow – there is something for everyone in this year’s show.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Thursday 13th January 2022, 7:30pm
Rescheduled from Fri 26th March 2021
Adults £28.25 / Conc £26.25
Fastlove – Everything She Wants Tour.
The World’s largest George Michael celebration FASTLOVE is back with a brand new show for 2021.
Now touring in 18 countries, FASTLOVE has quickly become a global phenomenon and you can be a part of it on this amazing journey for a night like no other.
There will only ever be one George Michael and this show pays tribute to all his incredible music, his life and the great man himself.
The Everything She Wants Tour is bigger than ever. It has it all; brand new set list featuring songs including Older, Somebody to Love, Spinning the Wheel and AS. Some old favourites returning from the very first tour including, Jesus to a Child, Praying for Time and Father Figure and of course all the classics you want - I'm your Man, Freedom 90, Carless Whisper, Club Tropicana and many many more.
We knew you were waiting for this and now we’re back and ready to take you to the Edge of Heaven, with Fastlove – Everything She Wants Tour.
Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.
This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
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Rescheduled from Wed 16th June 2021
Tickets £31.75
VIP Meet and Greet £61.75
LIVERPOOL LEGENDS IN CONVERSATION
Phil Thompson & John Aldridge
Plus compere, talkSPORT’s Perry Groves
Amassing well in excess of 500 appearances between them, club captain Phil Thompson and goal machine John Aldridge discuss the games, dressing room and training ground stories, managers and fall outs – including a candid Q&A. VIP meet and greet tickets available.
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Tickets £26.25
Celebrating The Music of Sir Paul McCartney, The Beatles and Wings
From the producers of smash hit shows That’ll Be The Day and Walk Right Back, comes the ultimate McCartney experience. Brand new for 2022, McCartney - The Songbook takes to the stage recreating masterworks spanning over six decades.
Starring Peter John Jackson (Let It Be, The Sessions At Abbey Road, That’ll Be The Day), this fantastic production tells the story of Sir Paul’s career from the early beginnings with the Fab Four, the Wings days and his prolific solo career with tales of life on the road and flashbacks to life in Liverpool.
With authentic costume and instrumentation complete with a fantastic live band, McCartney - The Songbook features over 40 monster hits including Band On The Run, Can’t Buy Me Love, Yesterday, Live and Let Die, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Hey Jude. This amazing showcase of some of the greatest songs ever written is not to be missed!
"Perfect" Evening Standard
"Five Stars" London Standard
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Rescheduled from Thu 23rd Sep 2021
All seats £26.00
...Guaranteed to blow your mind.
Featuring Scott Maley
Beyond doubt one of the most recognisable Tribute bands in the world, SUPREME QUEEN continue to take things to a whole different level, with their homage to one of the planet’s greatest ever rock bands. Since the re-launch of this, one of the most iconic of tribute concerts ever, in early 2019, the brand new production of SUPREME QUEEN has mesmerised packed crowds in some of the top venues across the UK.
Scott Maley’s incredible vocal and visual resemblance to Freddie Mercury, fronting this remarkable band of musicians has seen SUPREME QUEEN become one of the most respected bands of their genre anywhere on earth today.
Closely following the ethos of the original band, they have always strived to create the Original Queen Live Experience. As musically brilliant as ever, the new presentation benefits from stunning production values and staging effects designed to transport the audience to one of the most incredible periods in music history.
Simply, a stage show designed to provide the most memorable of evenings for Queen’s millions of fans worldwide.
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Friday 21st January 2022, 7.30pm
All seats £26.75
Bowie Experience
Bowie Experience is 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.
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
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Rescheduled from Fri 22nd Jan 2021
Tickets £26.25 (£24.25 conc)
Groups 10+ £22.50
"If you like music and guitars you will LOVE this show!"
We all love a bit of guitar wielding in a song, it’s iconic, soulful and – oh what a beau-tiful instrument!
The Story of Guitar Heroes is an awe-inspiring, dynamic show which transports you through time: from the 1950’s with artistes such as Chuck Berry and Hank Marvin from The Shadows, including gifted legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, through to modern day players such as the great Brian May and the electrifying Steve Vai, to name but a few!
Presented by guitar virtuoso Phil Walker - this show’s extraordinarily talented band uses over 30 guitars to recreate and accurately reproduce the sound and ambiance of each guitar hero. Featuring video footage of historical moments, with state-of-the-art lighting and delivered with a light hearted vibe – this makes for a truly sensational and enjoyable evening.
Now in its 5th year, The Story of Guitar Heroes has become increasingly popular not only with many guitar players and musicians, but with people and families of all ages.
Don’t miss out on this spectacular show. You won’t be disappointed!
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Friday 28th January 2022, 8:00pm
Rescheduled from Mon 30th Aug 2021
All Seats £31.25
Not Suitable for under 16's
Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny
Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things.
Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love.
But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things.
Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo.
Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.
jimmycarr.com | @jimmycarr | IG: jimmycarr
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Rescheduled from Wed 24th Mar 2021
All Tickets £26.25
They’re back at last!
Dillie Keane, Adèle Anderson and Liza Pulman are heading out on tour.
With a selection of old favourites, songs you haven’t heard before and some you wish you’d never heard in the first place. The songs are hilarious and topical - the glamour is unstoppable.
With three Olivier Award nominations and over 25 million YouTube and Facebook hits for Cheap Flights and their incredibly rude Christmas song how can you possibly miss them?
"Cabaret Heaven" ★★★★★ Metro
"Outrageous... seductive" ★★★★ Guardian
"I can’t recommend this show highly enough" ★★★★★ Mail on Sunday
"Hilarious" ★★★★ Telegraph
"Engages the brain as well as the funny-bone" ★★★★★ Times
Age guidance: 14+
Show running time: approx. 2 hours including interval
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Rescheduled from Sat 11th Sep 2021
Tickets £17.75 (£15.75 conc)
Back for another year! Singer, songwriter, painter, poet, activist and voice of a generation, Joni Mitchell is an essential part of the soundtrack to the twentieth-century. The Court and Spark show will take you on a musical journey that will probably mirror your own journey through life, from Ladies of the Canyon, Clouds, For the Roses, Blue and Court and Spark, to the cool, evocative sounds of The Hissing of Summer Lawns, Hejira, Mingus and Turbulent Indigo.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Rescheduled from Mon 14th June 2021
All Tickets £31.75
Friends! The Musical Parody celebrates and pokes fun at the wacky misadventures of the group of 20-something pals we love from the hit TV show as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990’s Manhattan.
Friends! The Musical Parody is a fabulous good-hearted romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production.
Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Joey and Rachel, haven’t gone anywhere and are singing and dancing their way back into our hearts in Friends! The Musical Parody the first UK and Irish tour of the hilarious New York and Las Vegas hit musical that lovingly lampoons the popular TV sitcom. You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll Unagi!
It's a typical day at New York's only coffee shop, Central Perk, until an unexpected runaway bride enters the picture and kicks the whole gang out of second gear!
With friends like these, who needs television? PIVOT!
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