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The Haunted Chester Experience Event Tickets, Meet at Chester Tourist Information Centre, Chester
Join us for this exclusive and special night where you will get to uncover the most haunted aspects of Chester, one of England's most haunted city! The event is certainly not for the faint hearted and will take you to places with extreme paranormal activity....can you handle it?
Chester is a ghost hunter's heaven. Join a night-time Ghost Walk around the eerie haunts of Chester's mysterious and murky past. Tour the ancient, walled city after dark, visit well-known spooky and scary places, and hear spine-chilling tales of ghosts, spectres, and things that go bump in the night...was that a cold breeze or a spirit walking past you? Join us and find out!
The tour will start at 9pm and will last approximately an hour and 30 minutes before we are dropped off at the very haunted Stanley Palace! For the meeting point for this event please see information detailed below.
The Stanley Palace Haunting's
Chester's picturesque Stanley Palace is one of the most atmospheric and haunted buildings within the city walls. The ancient half-timbered, black-and-white, haunted mansion on Watergate Street was once the town house of James Stanley, the 7th Earl of Derby. Following the Parliamentarian's resounding victory in the English Civil War, the outspoken Earl foolishly voiced his Royalist opinions once too often - openly supporting the exiled King Charles II. Predictably, the Earl was arrested in 1651, tried, and convicted of treason. Surrounded by Roundhead troopers, he was then kept under strict house arrest in Stanley Palace before being escorted to Bolton for execution.
His last days were undoubtedly traumatic as he said a final goodbye to his family and friends. Today, his ghost still wanders wearily through the ground floor rooms, dressed forever in his smartest court finery. Strangest of all, however, is the fact that he appears as if in a photographic negative - with a dark face, black shirt, and white jacket. But quite why that is, no one can explain.
Stanley Palace has had its share of visitors and many have told afterwards of the strange and chilling presence they felt whilst visiting. Many have reported hearing children’s giggles, and soft moans and murmurs.
The figure of a lady dressed in 17th Century clothing has on a number of occasions been seen entering the Queen Anne Room, footsteps have been heard in the gallery and strange smells filling the air at any time of the day. Will we encounter the Monks that once dwelled on this site? You may even catch a glimpse of a Roman soldier as he wanders between the two worlds! The Ghost Hunt will commence around 11pm, the evening will start with a Medium Workshop and Ghost Hunt of the location. Full use of our paranormal equipment is available throughout the night but we encourage guests to bring along their own camcorders and cameras. Tea and Coffee will be served throughout the night, as NO Supper Buffet is served we encourage you to bring your own snacks.
The event will commence at 9pm, please arrive at the meeting point at 8.45pm. Please note there is no designated parking at Stanley Palace, car parking will be in nearby car parks. No food will be served on this event only hot drinks; we therefore encourage you to bring additional snacks for the night. Flat comfortable shoes must be worn on the night and we ask you to bring extra layers of clothing, it can get cold in the venue later on in the night. We encourage you to bring your own cameras and camcorders to use on the night and a torch. The event will draw to a close at 4am.
The evening will draw to a close with a sum up of any activity caught throughout the evening. Full use of our paranormal equipment is available throughout the night but we encourage guests to bring along their own camcorders and cameras. Tea and Coffee will be served throughout the night, as there is NO supper buffet on this event we encourage you to bring your own snacks. This event is suitable for guests 18 years of age and over.
Full Itinerary:
Ghost Walk around Chester before being dropped off at Stanley Palace.
Introduction from our Paranormal Team and Medium at Stanley Palace.
Medium Workshop and Ghost Walk of the location with our Medium
Equipment Demonstration
Full use of Paranormal Equipment throughout the night at both locations.
Chance to be involved in seances and other paranormal experiments.
Meeting Point for Event:
Please note the meeting point for this event is Chester Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HJ Please note that there is no on site parking, parking will be in nearby car parks or street parking.
*PLEASE NOTE WE WILL MEET YOU AT THIS POINT AT 8.45PM*
Tickets from: £74.80 to £74.80
The Malmaison, Edinburgh, Ghost Hunt Event Tickets, Malmaison, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Mal is a truly gorgeous riverside property which has seen many colourful goings-on over the years. It’s been a Seaman’s mission and even a house of ill-repute for ladies of the night! Our past Ghost Hunts in the property have always been active, especially in Arthur's Suite which holds rather a foreboding atmosphere! Join us on this special Ghost Hunt of this historical building....who will we make a connection with? The event will commence at 8pm, please arrive at the venue for 8pm and make your way to the Hotel Reception where you will be shown the base room. No food will be served on this event only hot drinks and cakes; we therefore encourage you to bring additional snacks for the night.
Flat comfortable shoes must be worn on the night and we ask you to bring extra layers of clothing, it can get cold in the venue later on in the night. We encourage you to bring your own cameras and camcorders to use on the night and a torch. The event will draw to a close at 2am. Full use of our paranormal equipment is available throughout the night but we encourage guests to bring along their own camcorders and cameras. Tea and Coffee will be served throughout the night, as there is NO Supper Buffet served we encourage you to bring your own snacks. This event is suitable for guests 18 years of age and over.
We will have overnight access to this unique location. The evening will consist of:
Introduction from our Paranormal Team and Medium
Ghost Walk of the location with our Medium
Equipment Demonstration
Full use of Paranormal Equipment throughout the night
Chance to be involved in seances and other paranormal experiments
Directions to Venue:
The Malmaison, 1 Tower Place, Edinburgh, EH6 7DB
Sat Nav Postcode is: EH6 7DB. The hotel has designated parking to the rear of the building, on a first come first served basis. Parking is free at this venue.
Tickets from: £57.20 to £57.20
2010 Formula 1™ British Grand Prix 3 Day Package Packages, General Admission Ticket + Hotel + Travel Options, Silverstone
The package includes a selection of London or Luton based hotels and a choice of 3 Day tickets for use 9, 10 & 11th July 2010. 2 day transfers on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July are included in all packages from hotels to Silverstone and return.
This British Grand Prix hotel package includes:
• A choice of hotel accommodation between 9th - 11th July 2010 inclusive based on two people sharing a twin/double room
• Full English Breakfast
• Return private coach transfers with assistance from your hotel to Silverstone Race Circuit on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July
• A Choice of 3 Day Tickets
Tickets from: £362.00 to £362.00
The Queens Hotel Ghost Hunt Event Tickets, Queens Hotel, Chester
The Queen Railway Hotel opened its doors for receiving guests on 21st April 1860. Costing £29,000 this premier hotel was full of sumptuous furnishings and Cheshire Hunt often used the stable facilities, this area is now the hotel car park.
On the 26th November 1861 a fire broke out in the roof and quickly spread to the upper floors, the cause was never established. No structural damage was incurred and the hotel continued to trade whilst refurbishment took place. Most furnishing's and fittings were rescued from the building and stored in the train station (which is opposite the hotel).
Charles Dickens and Lilly Langtry stayed when they played at the Music Hall. In 1867 a sister hotel, The Queen Commercial (now known as the Town Crier) was opened. During the construction of City Road a tunnel was incorporated to link the two hotels. The tunnels exist to this day, but are no longer in use. The hotel is said to be haunted by many a ghostly spirit, spotted by staff members and guests alike. Most activity is centered around the Albert Lounge with staff reporting sightings and also in the Edward Suite which use to be a Gentleman's Lounge used by the high society guests of the hotel. An area of bedrooms used by the staff in 1858 is also said to be an area of paranormal activity.
The event will commence at 9pm, please arrive at the venue between 8.45pm and 9.00pm. No food will be served on this event only hot drinks; we therefore encourage you to bring additional snacks for the night. Flat comfortable shoes must be worn on the night and we ask you to bring extra layers of clothing, it can get cold in the venue later on in the night. We encourage you to bring your own cameras and camcorders to use on the night and a torch. The event will draw to a close at 3am.
Full use of our paranormal equipment is available throughout the night but we encourage guests to bring along their own camcorders and cameras. Tea and Coffee will be served throughout the night, as there is NO Supper Buffet served we encourage you to bring your own snacks. This event is suitable for guests 18 years of age and over.
The evening will consist of:
Introduction from our Paranormal Team
Ghost Walk of the location with our Medium
Equipment Demonstration
Full use of Paranormal Equipment throughout the night
Chance to be involved in paranormal experiments throughout the night
Directions to Venue
The Queens Hotel, City Road, Chester, CH1 3AH
Sat Nav Postcode: CH1 3AH. On site parking is available.
Tickets from: £46.20 to £46.20
Ye Olde Man and Scythe Ghost Hunt Event Tickets, Olde Man and Scythe, Bolton
Join us as we give you the opportunity to investigate one of Bolton's most haunted and historic locations....the Olde Man and Scythe AND the Olde Trinket Shop! Limited to just 18 tickets this will be a small and intimate ghost hunt, book early to avoid disappointment!
Ye Olde Man & Scythe is one of the best known pubs in Bolton town centre, one of the oldest public houses in the United Kingdom and is reputedly haunted by James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby amongst others. Ye Olde Man & Scythe has stood in Churchgate since the 12th century.
The earliest mention of the pub dates to 1251 and a Royal Charter giving permission for a market to be held in by the Earl of Derby who owned the property where the building stands. The pub has undergone some structural changes and according to a date stone was rebuilt in 1636, though some of the cellar dates back to the earlier building. The sign depicts a man holding a scythe. Around the time of the Royal Charter of 1251, Ye Olde Man & Scythe passed from the Ferrers (Earl of Derby) family to the Pilkingtons through marriage. The crest of the Pilkingtons is that of a man mowing with a scythe which relates to a family legend concerning one of their ancestors who disguised themselves as a mower to avoid capture around the time of the Norman conquest.
The Pilkingtons fought for Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth on 22 August 1485 and Leonard Pilkington was executed for this in Leicester. The whole Pilkington family manor and estate was then passed to by Henry VII to Thomas Lord Stanley, the newly created Earl of Derby after the earldom had been re-introduced. Sir Thomas Pilkington of Pilkington is mentioned in the roll call for the Battle of Bosworth fighting for the Yorkist Richard and he later died at the Battle of Stoke in 1487.
There is said to be many a ghostly going's on in the walls of the buildings. Ye Olde Man & Scythe is said to be haunted by a young girl named Jenny and the ill fated James Stenley, 7th Earl of Derby, who has reputedly been seen in the Museum Room. An article by Jennifer Minard dated 2006 and entitled ‘TV Shuts Door On Haunted Hostelry’ in which she explains that representatives from Living TV examined the pub for a possible appearance on Most Haunted, but it was deemed unsuitable as the haunted rooms did not have doors on them. Jennifer’s article mentions that the pub is said to haunted by 20 ghosts!
The event will commence at 10pm, please arrive at the venue for 10.00pm when the doors will open. No food will be served on this event only hot drinks; we therefore encourage you to bring additional snacks for the night. Flat comfortable shoes must be worn on the night and we ask you to bring extra layers of clothing, it can get cold in the venue later on in the night. We encourage you to bring your own cameras and camcorders to use on the night and a torch.
Please note that you will get to investigate the Olde Trinket Shop from 10pm until 1am and then Olde Man and Scythe Pub from 1am until 4am. The event will draw to a close at 4am. Full use of our paranormal equipment is available throughout the night but we encourage guests to bring along their own camcorders and cameras. Tea and Coffee will be served throughout the night, as there is NO Supper Buffet served we encourage you to bring your own snacks. This event is suitable for guests 18 years of age and over.
Directions to Venue
The Olde Man and Scythe, 12 Church Gate, Bolton, BL1 1HL
Sat Van Postcode: BL1 1HL. Please note there is no designated parking with this venue, parking is street parking near the venue.
Tickets from: £57.20 to £57.20
Eight Theatre Tickets, King's Head Theatre, London
A prostitute clinging to traditional values; a high flyer with his world blown apart; a trendy gallery owner with a suicidal lover; a single mum seeing a glimpse of middle class security; a teenager escaping to a world of secrets; a cheating and cheated lover; a traumatized soldier with unusual ‘friends’: in monologues they reveal inner worlds.
Tickets from: £11.20 to £11.20
The Malmaison, Edinburgh, Evening of Clairvoyance Event Tickets, Malmaison, Edinburgh
Directions to Venue
The Malmaison, 1 Tower Place, Edinburgh, EH6 7DB
Sat Nav Postcode is: EH6 7DB. The hotel has designated parking to the rear of the building, on a first come first served basis. Parking is free at this venue.
Tickets from: £19.80 to £19.80
The Spread Eagle Hotel, Jedburgh Event Tickets, Spread Eagle Hotel, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire
Local historians believe that a building on the site of the Spread Eagle Hotel was constructed some time around 1450 as dormitories for the monks of the abbey in Jedburgh. It isn't clear whether any of this original structure remains, but the thickness of the walls certainly suggests great age.
The Spread Eagle Hotel was first granted a license to serve alcohol in 1604, when licenses were issued by the government in an attempt to control the price of beer, and it has been licensed continuously ever since. Famous guests have included Lord Darnley (who married Mary Queen of Scots), Sir Walter Scott, definitely Acker Bilk & quite possibly the Rolling Stones.
The area which now includes the dining room, function room and four of the guest bedrooms was originally a single large ballroom built by the Jedburgh Society in around 1800. The grand staircase leading up to these rooms is now in use as a fire escape! As part of the reconstruction work on this part of the hotel, the current owners restored the vennel (a covered path under the building) to show something of how the rear of the hotel would have looked when coachmen brought guests to the foot of that staircase for parties. There is some evidence from old maps that this vennel originally ran beneath the front of the hotel from the High Street and it certainly still lines up with the front door of the building.
The Hotel is said to be haunted, past investigations have unearthed some interesting levels of paranormal activity. Sightings of a Lady have been witnessed in the hotel, wearing green she has been lovingly dubbed the Green Lady of the hotel. This is Jedburgh's oldest hotel and so we are looking forward to stepping back in time and trying to make a connection with whoever haunts this hotel's past!!! The event will start with a 2 course evening meal which will be served in the Hotel's Dining Area.
Flat comfortable shoes must be worn on the night and we ask you to bring extra layers of clothing, it can get cold in the venue later on in the night. We encourage you to bring your own cameras and camcorders to use on the night and a torch. The event will draw to a close at 3am. Full use of our paranormal equipment is available throughout the night but we encourage guests to bring along their own camcorders and cameras. Tea and Coffee will be served throughout the night. This event is suitable for guests 18 years of age and over.
We will have overnight access to this unique location. The evening will consist of:
2 Course Meal served upon arrival
Introduction from our Paranormal Team and Medium
Ghost Walk of the location with our Medium
Equipment Demonstration
Full use of Paranormal Equipment throughout the night
Chance to be involved in seances and other paranormal experiments
Directions to Venue
The Spread Eagle Hotel, 20 High Street, Jedburgh, TD8 6AG
Sat Nav Postcode is: TD8 6AG. Parking is available at the rear of the hotel, limited parking is available. Street parking is also available.
Tickets from: £63.80 to £63.80
Cinnamon Jive Easter Ball Concert Tickets, The Cinnamon Club, Altrincham, Cheshire
Tickets from: £10.00 to £10.00
Jessy J Concert Tickets, The Cinnamon Club, Altrincham, Cheshire
Tickets from: £15.00 to £15.00
Giraffes Can't Dance Theatre Tickets, Waterside Arts Centre, Sale, Manchester
Tickets from: £7.15 to £7.15
The Little Princess Theatre Tickets, Waterside Arts Centre, Sale, Manchester
Tickets from: £7.15 to £7.15
Yellow's on the Broom Festival Festival Tickets, Sillyflatt Farm, Inverbervie, Aberdeenshire
Sillyflatt Farm, Inverbervie
11th International Music & Arts Festival
22nd & 23rd May 2010 - 7.30pm
The annual event hosting a renowned variety of international and world-class Scottish acts for another fun-packed weekend!
Something for everyone! Intermingled with live music on the main stage are other magic, aerial and surprise acts.
The Festival is having its eleventh consecutive year at Sillyflatt Farm, Inverbervie, on the evenings of Saturday May 22nd, and Sunday May 23rd 2010 at 7.30PM. Sillyflatt Farm is situated one mile south of the 'Royal Burgh' of Inverbervie, and is accessed directly from the A92 Stonehaven to Montrose "Coast Road", near the turn-off for the coastal village of Gourdon.
As well as the unparalleled variety of live music in the evenings, Music and Crafts tuition workshops are also on offer during the Saturday and Sunday afternoons, at the nearby Mill of Benholm.
LINE-UP
Saturday 22nd May
Main Stage: Headline Act TBC, Manosanta, The Moozie Allstars + more TBC
Side Stage: Harry Mudini + more TBC
Sunday 23rd May
Main Stage: Donnie Munro & Band, Manosanta + more TBC
Side Stage: Harry Mudini + more TBC
Special Acts TBC
Tickets from: £22.00 to £22.00
The Lowry Theatre Summer School Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Whether it’s painting, drawing and designing or acting and singing, there’s something for everyone.
Tickets from: £3.30 to £3.30
Hellfire Club Festival Tickets, Club Revolution, Peterborough
Friday 7th May - Sunday 9th May 2010
Club Revolution (formerly The Park), Peterborough
Day and Weekend tickets now available!
LINE-UP
Friday 7th May (doors 5.45pm)Devil Sold His Soul
Shaped By Fate
Abel Is Dying
Hang The Bastard
Allure In Grace
The Fake Exterior
PLUS FREE ENTRY TO CODE RED ROCK NIGHT WITH YOUR TICKET
Saturday 8th May (doors 2.00pm)
Deez Nuts
The Ghost Inside
Awaken Demons
TRC
This Is Colour
Breakeven
Pay No Respect
While She Sleeps
Broken Jaws
PLUS SPECIAL GUEST DUBSTEP/DRUM N BASS DJ SETS FROM GEORGE 'DOOGE' NOBLE (EX YOUR DEMISE VOCALS) ON SATURDAY 8TH MAY.
Sunday 9th May (doors 2.00pm)
The Ghost Of A Thousand
The Eyes Of A Traitor
Postmortem Promises
The Argent Dawn
Carcer City
Heart In Hand
The More I See
Tides Of Virtue
Heart Of A Coward
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
The Little Dog Laughed Theatre Tickets, Garrick Theatre, London
With Mitchell on the brink of superstardom, Diane encounters one teensy weensy obstacle - she can’t seem to stop her leading man from coming out of the closet. With Mitchell spending days and nights with his new 'friend' Alex, and Alex’s beautiful girlfriend Ellen (yes girlfriend!) causing a drama of her own, what lengths will Mitchell go to play the part? And will there be a Hollywood ending when the credits role?
Douglas Carter Beane's Tony award-nominated comedy, hilariously satirizes the superficial world of show-business and the game-playing of the movie industry.
Starring Tamsin Greig, Rupert Friend, Gemma Arterton and Harry Lloyd.
Not recommend for children under the age of 15yrs.
‘Tart, smart and on the money…TERRIFIC’
The Daily Telegraph ****
‘Tamsin Greig shines…DIABOLICALLY FUNNY’’ - The Guardian ****
‘Terrific performances’ - Sunday Express ****
‘Tamsin Greig is magnificent’
Mail on Sunday ****
‘Very Funny’
Sunday Telegraph ****
‘Douglas Carter Beane’s ferociously funny play’
Sunday Express ****
Tickets from: £32.00 to £49.50
All The Fun Of The Fair Theatre Tickets, Garrick Theatre, London
featuring a mix of David Essex hits alongside brand new songs.
Set against the backdrop of a travelling funfair All the Fun of the Fair is the brand new action packed, rock ‘n’ roll musical with a heart warming story.
Inspired by David’s debut album All The Fun Of The Fair this musical features a helter-skelter of hits such as;
Winter’s Tale, Hold Me Close, Gonna Make You A Star, Me and My Girl Nightclubbing, Silver Dream Machine & Rock On.
BOOK BY JON CONWAY
MUSIC & LYRICS BY DAVID ESSEX
DIRECTED BY DAVID GILMORE
Tickets from: £43.00 to £88.00
We Are One: A Celebration Of Tribal Peoples Theatre Tickets, Apollo Theatre, London
Survival International is proud to announce ‘WE ARE ONE – a celebration of tribal peoples’, a fundraising evening in aid of Survival International created and directed by Mark Rylance.
The evening will be a performance of tribal prose and poetry from some of the UK and Hollywood’s leading actors and musicians including Mackenzie Crook, Sinead Cusack, Colin Firth, Emilia Fox, Michael Gambon, Sophie Okonedo, Mark Rylance, Danny Sapani, John Sessions, Kevin Spacey, Juliet Stevenson, Ken Stott, Zoe Wanamaker and James Wilby, and a special performance by Bruce Dickinson, Ian Paice and Jon Lord. *
This unique theatrical event is inspired by the words and images of tribal peoples featured in the recently published book ‘WE ARE ONE – a celebration of tribal peoples’, created and edited by Jo Eede and published by Quadrille Publishing, to mark the 40th anniversary of Survival International.
Survival International is a human rights organization that supports tribal peoples, helping them to protect their lives, lands and futures. Mark Rylance has been a supporter of Survival for many years. He said: ”As a child, I was enriched and inspired by the lives and stories of the world's tribal peoples. As an adult, I have also been inspired by the ceaseless work of the organization Survival International, and their movement to protect these tribes - from the rainforest of the Amazon to the icy reaches of the Arctic.
A new anthology called 'We are One' portrays tribal peoples today - their communities, art, humour, rituals, languages and wisdom, as well as their connections to their homelands and their struggle for recognition and survival - through a powerful collection of prose, poetry and photographs.
To celebrate 40 years of Survival's work and enjoy the beauty of the spoken word from such rich oral cultures, I am gathering my friends from the theatre on the set of Jerusalem for a wonderful spring afternoon of eloquent recitals and stunning images from 'We are One’.
To hear such moving words from our brothers and sisters who still live so intimately attached to their lands, is to be reminded that they have much to share with the world, and that we all have a deep need for a sense of belonging to each other, and to nature.”
(*cast subject to availability)
Tickets from: £23.00 to £103.00
The Fantasticks Theatre Tickets, Duchess Theatre, London
Directed by Amon Miyamoto, a new production of this much-loved musical will invigorate and illuminate the show with fresh visual, emotional and musical energy. Designer Rumi Matsui joins Miyamoto on The Fantasticks following their previous collaboration on the Broadway production of Pacific Overtures for which Matsui’s work was Tony Award nominated. Lighting design will be provided by 2009 Tony Award winner Rick Fisher.
The Fantasticks tells an allegorical story, loosely based on the play The Romancers (Les Romanesques) by Edmond Rostand, concerning two neighboring fathers who put up a wall between their houses to ensure that their children fall in love, because they know children always do what their parents forbid. After the children do fall in love, they discover their fathers' plot and each go off and experience the world. Finally they return to each other and the love they had, having learned from the world to recognise their true feelings. Elements of the musical are drawn from the story of Pyramus and Thisbe, its story winding its way through Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream as well as Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore and Rostand's play. Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt’s classic score feature’s titles including Much More, I Can See It and the instantly familiar Try To Remember.
The Fantasticks first played in New York nearly fifty years ago and has since become the longest running show of any kind in the United States and the longest running musical in the world. It has played in over 2000 cities and towns in the States, in more than 10,000 productions. Internationally more than 700 productions have been staged in 67 countries.
Tickets from: £22.00 to £74.50
Big Shoe Theatre Tickets, King's Head Theatre, London
Tickets from: £7.20 to £7.20
Debbie Reynolds: Alive and Fabulous Theatre Tickets, Apollo Theatre, London
MGM legend and star of Singing in the Rain, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Thats Entertainment, The Bodyguard, and Will and Grace, Debbie Reynolds celebrates 50 years of show business in this award winning one woman show.
Winner of The American Comedy Award, Nominated for two Golden Globes and an Academy Award, Debbie Reynolds comes to the Apollo Theatre direct from America, where she has become a national institution.
A bundle of energy, charm and beauty, Debbie Reynolds is a genuine film star. This unique presentation features actual MGM film footage as she talks about her glittering career, her many husbands and her incredible life of song and dance.
Tickets from: £16.50 to £89.50
Ghosts Theatre Tickets, Duchess Theatre, London
Controversy and hidden pasts are suddenly and painfully exposed as wealthy widow Mrs Alving prepares to open a new orphanage in memory of her seemingly beloved husband. Her treasured son Oswald’s return from Paris and her relationship with old friend Pastor Manders are no longer the source of joy they once were, as secrets are turned into a frightening and desperate reality.
LIMITED SEASON 11 FEBRUARY TO 15 MAY
Tickets from: £22.00 to £67.50
Private Lives Theatre Tickets, Vaudeville Theatre, London
Glamorous, rich and reckless, Elyot and Amanda have been divorced from each other for five years. Now both are honeymooning with their new spouses in the South of France. When by chance they meet again across adjoining hotel balconies, their insatiable feelings for each other are immediately rekindled. Without a care for scandal, new partners or memories of what drove them apart in the first place, they hurl themselves headlong into love and lust…
Kim Cattrall is the winner of a Golden Globe Award, an Emmy Award and a Screen Actor's Guild Award and has received worldwide acclaim for her role as femme-fatale Samantha Jones in Sex and the City. Her films include Porky’s, Police Academy, Star Trek VI, Mannequin and The Tiger’s Tail. Her West End credits include Whose Life Is It, Anyway? and The Cryptogram and she made her Broadway debut starring opposite Ian McKellen in Chekhov’s Wild Honey. Born in Liverpool, she was recently the subject of BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?
Matthew Macfadyen is best-known for his role as Tom Quinn in the BBC series Spooks. Other television roles include the recent five part BBC drama Criminal Justice II , the 2008 BBC adaptation of Dickens’s Little Dorrit and he won the Best Actor award at the Royal Television Society 2007 Awards for Secret Life. Film credits include Mr Darcy in the 2005 film of Pride and Prejudice, and the Sheriff of Nottingham in Russell Crowe's forthcoming Robin Hood.
Director of the National Theatre from 1988-1997, Richard Eyre has won five Olivier Awards, four Evening Standard Awards, three Critics’ Circle Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Directors Guild. His numerous acclaimed theatre productions range from Guys and Dolls and Mary Poppins to works by Shakespeare, Tennessee Williams, David Hare and Alan Bennett. The BBC production Tumbledown won him the 1988 BAFTA Award for Best Director and his film work includes The Ploughman's Lunch, Iris, Stage Beauty and Notes on a Scandal.
Tickets from: £27.00 to £67.50
X-Factor Finalists: Newmarket Nights Concert Tickets, Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket
Newmarket Nights are the hottest ticket for a summer Friday night out in the East of England! The racing gets under way early evening and concludes as nights falls, immediately followed by a spectacular open air concert by a top band or artiste. The atmosphere sizzles and the bars remain open until the conclusion of the concert.
Tickets from: £18.00 to £28.00
Madness: Newmarket Nights Concert Tickets, Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket
MADNESS are the ultimate British singles band, holding the record for British single sales in the 1980’s when over 6 million Madness singles were bought by the British public. Over a thirty year career, their string of Top Ten hits are part of the lifeblood of British popular music and their influence on generations of musicians cannot be overstated.
With their latest album, ‘The Liberty Of Norton Folgate’, collecting continuous praise from the critics and re-establishing the band in the UK Top Five, is the ultimate Madness Best Of and a great introduction to or reminder of one of the UK’s most cherished bands.
Stephen Wallis, Managing Director, Newmarket Racecourses said, “We are extremely thrilled to be welcoming back Madness to Newmarket. Their previous two performances in 2007 and 2008 were two of the best Newmarket Nights ever and Madness were hugely popular with the crowd.” Stephen continued, “It was no surprise to us that Madness sold-out very quickly both times and therefore urge our customers to book early for this year’s event to avoid disappointment.”
Newmarket Nights are the hottest ticket for a summer Friday night out in the East of England! The racing gets under way early evening and concludes as nights falls, immediately followed by a spectacular open air concert by a top band or artiste. The atmosphere sizzles and the bars remain open until the conclusion of the concert.
Tickets from: £18.00 to £36.00
Variety Club Race Day Horse Racing Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
Our annual Variety Club Day is always a huge draw for families and celebs alike and for over half a century, it's been a firm favourite among seasoned race-goers and children of all ages- including many grown-up ones! The important purpose of the day is to raise much-needed funds to improve the lives of many sick, disabled and disadvantaged children throughout Great Britain.
As always at this ultimate family day, there'll be plenty of complimentary entertainment planned with games galore.
SEASON
Flat (2pm-6pm)
TIMES
Gates Open: 12.00pm
First Race: 2.05pm
Last Race: 5.30pm
Tickets from: £20.00 to £25.00
Evening Racing Horse Racing Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
SEASON
Flat (6pm-9pm)
TIMES
Gates Open: 4.00pm
First Race: 5.50pm
Last Race: 8.35pm
Tickets from: £15.00 to £20.00
Afternoon Racing Horse Racing Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
SEASON
Flat (2pm-6pm)
TIMES
Gates Open: 12.00pm
First Race: 2.20pm
Last Race: 5.10pm
Tickets from: £15.00 to £20.00
Afternoon Racing Horse Racing Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
SEASON
Flat (2pm-6pm)
TIMES
Gates Open: 12.00pm
First Race: 2.15pm
Last Race: 5.35pm
Tickets from: £15.00 to £20.00
Twilight Racing Horse Racing Tickets, Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury on Thames
Season: Flat
Tickets from: £5.00 to £5.00
Panic Room Concert Tickets, The Met, Main Theatre (Standing), Bury, Manchester
Panic Room features current and ex-members of Karnataka, Mostly Autumn and Fish's band. While the music has progressive elements it also appeals to a much broader audience with its melodic and powerful song-writing. Although primarily a rock band, folk, jazz and world music influences also ripple through the mix to produce a unique and individual sound. Inventively melodic guitar solos, interweaving keyboard lines and a subtly powerful rhythm section are topped off with the stunning voice of Anne-Marie Hedler, a very individual and emotional singer whose soaring melodies and inventive lyrics draw the listener into new worlds.
Panic Room are Paul Davies, Jonathan Edwards, Gavin John Griffiths, Anne-Marie Hedler and Alun Vaughan.
Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20
Garron Frith, John Herring & Roydan Styles Concert Tickets, The Met, Studio Theatre, Bury, Manchester
Tickets from: £8.80 to £8.80
Preston Reed Concert Tickets, The Met, Studio Theatre, Bury, Manchester
Unlike many instrumentalists, the power and depth of Reed's original songwriting is as unique as the man's execution, as blues, rock, funk and jazz meet, embrace, interlock and attack to create a sonic brew quite unlike anything you've heard before.
A Monthly R & B Club event.
Tickets from: £8.80 to £8.80
The Hobopop Collective Concert Tickets, The Met, Studio Theatre, Bury, Manchester
Tickets from: £8.80 to £8.80
Breabach Concert Tickets, The Met, Studio Theatre, Bury, Manchester
Please note change to previously advertised date.
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
Moving Pictures and other work Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
The second half is her Manchester Evening News Award-winning play Moving Pictures – a witty and heartfelt tale of the first meeting of two sisters.
By Cathy Crabb.
Presented by Mediamedea.
Tickets from: £5.50 to £5.50
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Follow the early life of Santa Claus, from his being abandoned in the forest and adopted by the wood-nymphs, making the very first toys to his final quest for immortality. Find out why we hang stockings, why he climbs down the chimney and meet the original reindeer Glossie and Flossie as well as the chilly rogue Jack Frost. With original music and lots of audience participation this is a wonderful seasonal show from Artsdepot and Big Wooden Horse, creators of venue favourites The Night Before Christmas and Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Based on the book by L Frank Baum
Adapted for the stage by Adam Bampton-Smith
An Artsdepot and Big Wooden Horse co-production.
Tickets from: £9.35 to £9.35
A Celebration Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Tickets from: £5.50 to £5.50
Vintage Red Bus Tour with an evening flight on the London Eye Sightseeing Tickets, Premium Tours, London
After the flight we head towards the imposing Tower of London and the majestic Tower Bridge. Sit back and enjoy the fascinating commentary from your professional guide who will regale you with stories of Londons past and present.
Headsets will be provided. French, Spanish, Italian, German, Mandarin, Japanese and Hindi languages available.
Tour Info
Times: Daily from 7.30pm
Departs from Grosvenor Victoria
Please call 0207 404 5100, 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your tour.
Tickets from: £49.00 to £49.00
Pre Theatre Panoramic Tour With Fish And Chip Supper Sightseeing Tickets, Premium Tours, London
After dinner take advantage of our shuttle service that travels through the West End and will drop you off within walking distance of most theatres. Our staff will be happy to assist you in making sure you get to your show on time.
Headsets will be provided. French, Spanish, Italian, German, Mandarin, Japanese and Hindi languages available.
Tour Info
Times: Daily except Sundays @ 4.45pm
Departs Grosvenor Victoria
Please call 0207 404 5100, 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your tour.
Tickets from: £29.00 to £29.00
London Highlights With your Choice Of Venue (PM) Sightseeing Tickets, Premium Tours, London
Following the panoramic tour we travel to your venue of choice. Choose between Madame Tussauds, London Eye. London Dungeons or the Tower of London.
Tour Info
Times: Daily @ 1.30pm
Departs from Victoria Coach station
Please call 0207 404 5100, 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your tour.
Tickets from: £49.00 to £49.00
London Highlights With your Choice Of Venue Sightseeing Tickets, Premium Tours, London
Tour Info
Times: Daily from 08:15am
Departs Victoria Coach Station
Please call 0207 404 5100, 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your tour.
Tickets from: £49.00 to £49.00
Romeo & Juliet Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
With a sweeping score by Sergei Prokofiev and soaring choreography from the master of modern ballet, Kenneth MacMillan, Romeo and Juliet continues to be the all-time classic love story.
Music: Sergei Prokofiev
Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan
Designs: Paul Andrews
Lighting: John B Read
Production sponsored (1992) by The Friends of Covent Garden.
**** The Independent, Financial Times, Birmingham Post
Presented by Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Tickets from: £17.50 to £40.70
Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Based on J.M. Barrie’s beloved story that has enchanted children of all ages for nearly 100 years, the classic tale of a boy who never grows up is brought magically to life in this spectacular new production.
Stunning scenery, swashbuckling sword fights and breathtaking flying, accompanied by soaring music from a 14 piece orchestra, make this the North West’s must-see seasonal treat.
So with the help of Tinkerbell and a sprinkle of fairy dust, travel with Peter and Wendy on the greatest, most heart-warming, exciting adventure of all time, to a place far far away, where magic and dreams really do come true.
Peter Pan is the ultimate fantasy adventure for young and old alike and one not to be missed!
Tickets from: £23.10 to £35.20
Vintage Red London Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise Sightseeing Tickets, Premium Tours, London
Have your cameras at the ready as we stop for photos at Sir Christopher Wrens masterpiece, St. Pauls Cathedral where Admirals Nelson and Wellington lie buried and where Princess Diana was married. Then join us at the Tower of London that was built nearly a thousand years ago, during the reign of William the Conqueror, and is now home to the Crown Jewels protected by the famous Beefeaters. The imposing former palace was once used as a fortress and a prison and your guide will take you to see Traitors Gate where prisoners entered the Tower for the last time!
Next we take a leisurely cruise on the River Thames that passes Shakespeares Globe, Cleopatras Needle and London Bridge before we arrive at Westminster pier, rejoin the bus and head for Buckingham Palace. Here we make our way to the perfect spot to watch the world famous inspection of the Guards at Horseguards Parade rather than the Changing of the Guards.
Tour Info
Daily from 1.30pm
Departs from Victoria Coach station at 1.30pm.
Running Time: 3.5 Hrs
Please call 0207 404 5100, 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your tour.
Tickets from: £29.00 to £29.00
Vintage Red London Bus Tour with Changing of the Guard and Thames River Cruise Sightseeing Tickets, Premium Tours, London
Have your cameras at the ready as we stop for photos at Sir Christopher Wrens masterpiece, St. Pauls Cathedral where Admirals Nelson and Wellington lie buried and where Princess Diana was married. Then join us at the Tower of London that was built nearly a thousand years ago, during the reign of William the Conqueror, and is now home to the Crown Jewels protected by the famous Beefeaters. The imposing former palace was once used as a fortress and a prison and your guide will take you to see Traitors Gate where prisoners entered the Tower for the last time!
Next we take a leisurely cruise on the River Thames that passes Shakespeares Globe, Cleopatras Needle and London Bridge before we arrive at Westminster pier, rejoin the bus and head for Buckingham Palace. Here we make our way to the perfect spot to watch the world famous Changing of the Guard ceremony as the soldiers, dressed in their fabulous tunics and busbies march to military music. What a morning!
NB If the guard change is not taking place; we still stop for photos of the Horseguards.
Headsets will be provided. French, Spanish, Italian, German, Mandarin, Japanese and Hindi languages available.
Tour Info
Departs Daily from Victoria Coach Station at 08.15am Gates 4-7.
The tour will finish in Victoria at 11.45 am.
Running Time: 3.5 Hrs
Please call 0207 404 5100, 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your tour.
Tickets from: £29.00 to £29.00
Natalie Merchant Concert Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Natalie left 10,000 Maniacs in 1993 to pursue a solo career & to date she has released four solo albums including 1995’s ‘Tigerlily’ which which included the top 10 American single ‘Carnival’. Her new album ‘Leave Your Sleep’ will be released on 12th April.
Tickets from: £30.25 to £30.25
Marc Almond Plus Special Guests Concert Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
With Soft Cell, the first successful British electro-duo in partnership with Dave Ball, Marc achieved a string of international hits - biggest of all, their version of northern soul classic Tainted Love, while Memorabilia is cited as the first techno record ever.
10 million-plus worldwide record sales later, Soft Cell are a British icon, influencing several subsequent generations of musicians - from Pulp, The Pet Shop Boys and Suede, to Goldfrapp and onto Antony Hegarty of Antony & The Johnsons fame.
Stardom Road was the first album recorded since his near-fatal accident. With one exception, it’s an album of covers, chosen and sequenced to tell Almond’s story.
It resembles not just an album but a play, which clearly suits a man who comes alive on stage, whose songs have always resembled dramas, whether they are underpinned by fizzy synth-pop, 60s-inspired pop kitsch-arama, bare-naked acoustic ballads or orchestrated splendour.
Tickets from: £24.75 to £24.75
Rambert Dance Company: Awakenings Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Britain’s national contemporary dance company returns to its partner venue with a brand new programme of imaginative, ambitious and high quality dance.
This autumn, Rambert is delighted to première its exciting new work Awakenings. A collaboration between theatrical choreographer Aletta Collins and celebrated American composer Tobias Picker, this is the first dance interpretation of Oliver Sacks’ book of the same name, made famous by the 1990 Hollywood film starring Robin Williams and Robert De Niro. Awakenings is a beautiful piece of dance full of high emotion, energy and drama.
Christopher Bruce’s award-winning and uplifting Hush and Merce Cunningham’s RainForest complete the bill.
With 22 of the world’s finest dancers and incredible live music from the Rambert Orchestra, the company continues to be at the very heart of British dance.
‘Where contemporary dance is concerned, Rambert sets the standard for quality and diversity.’ - The Times
*Fri 24 September 1.30pm features an introduction by Mark Baldwin and performances of Hush and Awakenings only.
Tickets from: £15.00 to £23.65
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Retelling the biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me and One More Angel.
‘Joseph returns in all its glory.’ - Daily Mail
‘A superb piece of entertainment. I was thrilled.’ - Daily Mirror
Tickets from: £19.80 to £27.50
Blaze Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Directed by top West End director and choreographer Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia!, Sister Act), Blaze features 16 of the best street dancers and breakers in the world, choreography from some of the hottest names in dance and stunning set designs by Es Devlin (set designer for Kanye West, Mika, Take That and Pet Shop Boys and the upcoming Lady Gaga tour).
Tickets from: £15.50 to £24.20
Hairy Bikers Event Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Tickets from: £23.65 to £23.65
The Harder They Come Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
When the harsh reality of the music scene drives him into a fast and furious life as an outlaw, he would rather die than give up his dream!
All the songs that made the movie so unforgettable are here – You Can Get It If You Really Want, Many Rivers To Cross, Higher and Higher, Rivers of Babylon and The Harder They Come – all performed live by the hottest reggae band this side of the Atlantic.
‘The band is tight, the clothes are right – it’s a sure-fire smash hit.’ - Time Out
‘A superb production that faithfully captures not just the movie’s music and characters, but also its soul.’ - Evening Standard
‘An astonishment in every way; an exhilarating bleeding-at-the-edges slice of Jamaican life that feels as if life, music and dance are all one.’ - The Guardian
‘The coolest show in town by miles.’ - The Sunday Times
Tickets from: £22.00 to £29.70
The Carpenters Story Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
With their light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements, the Carpenters stood in direct contrast with the excessive, gaudy pop/rock of the '70s, yet they became one of the most popular artists of the decade.
Between 1970 and 1984, the Grammy Award-winning duo had 10 gold singles, nine gold albums, one multi-platinum album and 17 singles in the Billboard Top 20, 12 in the Top 10, three number 1 songs and six songs at number 2.
Tickets from: £24.75 to £24.75
The Habit of Art Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
After a sell-out success in London, Alan Bennett’s latest play comes to The Lowry. The Habit of Art looks at the unsettling desires of two difficult men, in an imagined meeting between W H Auden and Benjamin Britten. It reflects on growing old, creativity and inspiration, and on persisting when all passion’s spent; ultimately on the habit of art.
‘Alan Bennett the maestro returns with a multi-layered masterpiece.’ ***** - The Independent
‘The glorious quality of writing, and Nicholas Hytner’s flawless production, carry you along on a wave of pleasure.’ ***** - Mail on Sunday
‘Another absolute cracker, often wonderfully and sometimes filthily funny, but also deeply and unexpectedly moving.’ ***** - The Daily Telegraph
Captioned Performance Fri 8 October 7.30pm. Captioned by Stagetext.
Audio Described Performance Sat 9 October 2pm. Touch Tour 1pm. Audio Described by Vocaleyes.
Tickets from: £20.90 to £31.90
Peter and the Wolf Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Prokofiev’s story of the irreverent Peter has resonated deeply with generations of children enchanted by its power and sense of fun. Now BreakThru Films and Se-ma-for Studios, in collaboration with BAFTA-winning director Suzie Templeton, bring this mesmerising and enchanting classic to its humorous and exhilarating best for the big screen.
The film, which has no vocals, will be accompanied with live music from Manchester Camerata.
‘Peter’s adventures look wonderfully exciting and Prokofiev’s score helps, too, in a thrillingly beautiful animation.’ - The Sunday Times
The joy of this film is the care, sensitivity and imagination that matches even Prokofiev’s work.’ - The Independent
Tickets from: £11.50 to £11.50
Malcolm Gladwell Live! Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Described by The Observer as ‘The most influential thinker of the iPod generation’, best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell returns to the UK with a new live show to mark the publication of his new book What The Dog Saw. This is a rare live opportunity to see Malcolm's brilliantly entertaining amalgam of storytelling and intuitive thinking, which has captivated UK audiences both in the West End and on tour.
Tickets from: £17.60 to £17.60
Lisa Williams: Messages from Beyond Event Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Born in England, Lisa was discovered by Merv Griffin, the American television host and media mogul, and has her own hit show ‘Lisa Williams, Life Among the Dead’, on Lifetime Television in the US. As well as appearing on ‘Good Morning America’, ‘Oprah’ and ‘The Jimmy Kimmel Show’, Lisa’s book has also been now been published. Combining personal readings, Reiki and Crystal healing, experience the unique talents and phenomenon that is Lisa Williams.
Tickets from: £30.25 to £38.50
Bertrand's Toys Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Described as radical, progressive, non-traditional and stylish, blackSKYwhite's performances are always magical sights, impossible to classify and genuinely genre-defying.
Their spectacular performances incorporate human animation, a cacophony of electronic music and stunning lighting - creating the effect of something unreal which draws you into a world of great illusion.
A nightmare vision of an alternative reality.
Suitable for ages 12+.
Tickets from: £15.50 to £15.50
Jaleo Flamenco Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Fusing the essential elements of flamenco with their own inimitable and charismatic brand of Spanish passion and emotion, Jaleo unleash the raw energy and sensuous rhythms inherent within flamenco. A potent cocktail of explosive footwork, haunting singing, virtuoso guitar playing and percussive handclapping from southern Spain, with some of flamenco’s finest award-winning artists.
Tickets from: £17.60 to £19.80
Inscape Summer Festival Concert Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Tickets from: £5.00 to £5.00
50 Years of Coronation Street Abridged Live Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Britain’s longest-running and most-watched soap opera, come to The Lowry and see the highlights of five decades of Coronation Street, performed live in under two hours.
With a script by Corrie’s own writing team covering over 7,000 episodes and more than 2,000 storylines, including 115 deaths, 37 births and 86 marriages, The Rovers Return suffers one lorry crash, two births, one condemnation, one fire and only two changes of wallpaper.
Catch Weatherfield’s finest and see all your much-loved characters including: Ena Sharples, Hilda Ogden, Percy Sugden, Alf Roberts, Ken and Deirdre Barlow, Curly Watts, Richard Hillman, Karen McDonald, Jack Duckworth, Bet Lynch and many many more.
Relive your favourite memories from the programme – see the viaduct collapse, the coach crash and the tram run over Alan. See Frank capture Valerie, Tracy kill Charlie, Todd kiss Nick, and Gail marry Brian, Martin, Richard and Joe! All this reduced to two hours of mind-boggling stage craft!
Presented by Phil McIntyre Entertainments and ITV.
Tickets from: £25.30 to £27.50
Verve 2010 Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Expect an evening of energetic, thought-provoking contemporary dance performed by some of Europe’s most talented young dancers, fresh from intensive technical training at some of Europe’s leading conservatoires. The variety of choreographic styles and ideas will appeal to all, whilst the phenomenal strength and energy of the dancers will impress and inspire.
Tickets from: £8.80 to £11.00
The Mermaid Princess Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Combining music, dance, physical performances and ravishing costumes, Kismet’s simply staged and brilliantly inventive style will transport you from a shipwreck in the depths of the ocean to a prince’s castle, from a sea witch’s cavern to a cloud of sea mist lifting to the skies.
From the company who brought us The Snow Queen last Easter, Teatro Kismet’s The Mermaid Princess is a rare and wonderful opportunity to experience world-class family theatre like no other. Don’t miss this chance for a truly extraordinary experience that promises to make a huge impression on all who encounter it.
“Teatro Kismet is a wonderful Italian company that constantly creates visually ravishing work for family audiences… The result is work that is full of wonder and doesn’t patronise the audience.” - Lyn Gardner, The Guardian
Ages: 8+
1hr 5mins
Tickets from: £16.50 to £18.70
The Zombies Concert Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
After reuniting in 2008 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of seminal album Odyssey Oracle, The Zombies return to touring in 2010, performing bonafide classics like She’s Not There and Time Of The Season.
Featuring original Zombie members Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent, this show will evoke the spirit of the swinging 60s, with classic song-writing and accomplished musicianship proving that The Zombies’ music is as enjoyable and relevant today as it was more than 40 years ago.
Tickets from: £20.35 to £20.35
Magic of Odissi Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Tickets from: £11.50 to £11.50
Canterbury Tales Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
At the Tabard Inn, London, some time in the 14th century, a motley group of individuals gather for their pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral. On the way, they regale each other with their colourful tales to pass the time of day, and thus unfolds one of the greatest collections of stories ever told.
The Canterbury Tales is human nature at its best and worst, and it’s wickedly entertaining. Experience theatrical riches including: love stories, rude stories and farce most lewd, chivalry, villainy, mirth and merriment, poetry and puppetry and a good dose of song and dance.
Mike Poulton’s deliciously witty adaptation, first toured by the RSC, reclaims The Canterbury Tales for contemporary audiences with a fresh script that simply begs to be performed.
Reworked again for Northern Broadsides, The Canterbury Tales is the perfect play for this charismatic company of multi-talented actors who constantly delight Lowry audiences with their infectious exuberance and enthusiasm.
‘(Northern Broadsides’) actors seize on the givens of their characters, breathe vigour and energy into the poetry and let the story take hold. The result is riveting, powerful theatre - a tornado of emotions.’ - The Stage
‘…the sheer dedication and drive of the company…takes your breath away, pushing you to your feet come curtain call.’ - The Daily Telegraph
Northern Broadsides in partnership with the New Vic Theatre.
By Geoffrey Chaucer. A new version by Mike Poulton. Directed by Conrad Nelson.
Tickets from: £19.80 to £22.00
Showstopper: The Improvised Musical Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
A brand new musical is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning production, which has played sell-out seasons in London’s West End and at the Edinburgh festival.
Audience suggestions help to create a show on the spot, as the all-singing, all-dancing cast improvises with unpredictable and frequently hilarious results. Packed with drama, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies, Showstopper! leaves delighted audiences singing all the way home.
‘Having now seen Showstopper! twice, I can testify that not only is each performance achingly funny, it’s a genuinely new full-length musical every time. Worth seeing again and again.’ ***** - Time Out
Tickets from: £15.40 to £15.40
Samyoga: The Divine Union Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Bharatanatyam, a timeless form of Indian dance, takes audiences on a musical and dramatic journey while portraying a range of emotions and fascinating stories.
Shijith and Parvathy Nambiar are amongst India’s finest young stars of the dance form and widely tipped for international fame. They present a contemporary view of three episodes from the Indian literary epics: Tamil, Sanskrit and Telugu. The choreography and music expresses the beauty of Sringara (love) as told through the stories of Rama and Sita, Shiva and Parvathi and Krishna and Rukmini.
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
Peter Hammill Concert Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Peter Hammill began his career with Van Der Graaf Generator, the chaotic and highly influential underground 70s group. His solo career has embraced over 20 albums of quirky and highly original music and he has written for ballet, film and TV. Peter’s work has always been independent and uncompromising, he believes that it is more important to apply literacy, intelligence and passion to the making of music than to chase after commercial success.
A unique and singular talent.
Tickets from: £16.50 to £16.50
MAPAS Summer Showcases Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Salford Primary School Showcase (Mon & Tue)
A celebration of the year’s work featuring ensembles from the schools involved in the Wider Opportunities project. There will be a wide range of ensembles performing including Wind Bands, Brass Bands, Samba Bands, Guitars and Steel Pans.
Choral Showcase (Wed & Thu)
Featuring massed choir performances of the satellite choirs run by MAPAS, the evening includes a performance of the BBC version of Macbeth performed by the Massed Choirs, Salford Youth Training Choir and Salford Senior Theatre Company.
Tickets from: £6.50 to £6.50
Lionel Blair: Tap and Chat Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Following a triumphant sell–out at the Edinburgh Fringe 2009, the legendary Lionel Blair appears at The Lowry for the first time. Amidst beautifully choreographed songs such as Me And My Shadow and They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Lionel captivates his audience with spellbinding anecdotes; from tea at Number 10 to personal engagements with Liza Minnelli and his legendary performances with Sammy Davis Jnr. Share in this gem which revisits one of the most colourful showbiz careers of all time.
Tickets from: £18.70 to £18.70
High Tease Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Celebrate the wonderful variety of the burlesque genre with this uproarious revue of razor-wit and frisky antics.
Reviving and re-imagining this multi-faceted theatrical craft in all its glorious forms, High Tease showcases the very best of true burlesque – a provocative blend of new variety, historical chic and contemporary cabaret. Dazzling and beguiling, expect to experience the daring antics of scantily attired showgirls, whimsical visual satirists, the sultriest of sirens, the edgiest musical-comedy masters, unexpected marvels and a feast of current puns.
‘Hilarious! A wonderful show – I loved it.’ - Ben Elton
Tickets from: £11.50 to £16.50
Hardeep Singh Kohli: The Nearly Naked Chef Event Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
It’s a recipe that worked well enough for another celebrity chef (The Galloping Gourmet aka Graham Kerr, the New Zealand-based Scottish star of 1970s afternoon TV), and Kohli’s pretty relaxed with it. Which is actually the main problem. Impressive enough as it is to watch Kohli cook tonight’s plum curry (?!) while blethering about his childhood, family, the Beeb, racism and homosexuality, the casual attitude doesn’t make for a particularly funny show. Still, his plums apparently tasted good.
Tickets from: £16.50 to £16.50
Comedy for Christies Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
The very best of the Manchester comedy scene unite to bring you an amazing night of laughs to raise money for Christies. The line-up includes award-winning acts that have performed around the world along with a very special guest headliner.
Starring If.Comedy award-winner Sarah Milican, Jason Cook, City Life finalist Phil Buckley and Manchester’s premier comedy team Slaughterhouse Live.
Tickets from: £16.50 to £16.50
Billy Elliot Youth Theatre Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Tickets from: £11.50 to £11.50
Columbo Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Middle Ground Theatre Company presents Prescription Murder, featuring the legendary Dirk Benedict as Lieutenant Columbo in his first ever case.
Psychiatrist Roy Fleming and his wife are celebrating their anniversary when he is called to deal with a female patient.
On returning, he has to soothe his angry wife with the promise of a vacation. When Fleming’s wife is found dead, Columbo is brought in to investigate and seeds of doubt are planted in his mind… In this, Columbo’s first ever outing, we see the genius of the character made famous by Peter Falk as he pits his wits against a master criminal.
International star Dirk Benedict is known by millions for his roles as Templeton "Faceman" Peck in The A-Team and Lieutenant Starbuck in Battlestar Galactica. He is joined by Patrick Ryecart plus a full supporting cast.
Tickets from: £19.80 to £22.00
Carousel Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Music by Richard Rodgers.
Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIBased on the play Liliom by Ferenc Molnar as adapted by Benjamin F Glazer.
An amateur production by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.
Presented by Salford Music Theatre Company.
Tickets from: £11.50 to £15.50
Britain's Got Bhangra Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Charting the rise of British Bhangra in the UK, from the fields of the Punjab to the sequin-clad headbands of the 80s through to the R&B fusion of the present day; Rifco Arts’ new musical promises a twinkling night of glitz, live music and song!
Shake your shoulders; tap your toes - Britain’s Got Bhangra! This show is guaranteed to lift you from the dhol drums!
Tickets from: £22.00 to £26.40
Boogie Pete's Partytime Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Join Pete as he shows you some moves, some magic and some silliness in this fun-packed show for children of all ages.
Boogie Pete will be coming to meet, greet and sign autographs after the show!
Suitable for ages 2+.
Tickets from: £10.00 to £10.00
Timeless Event Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Firmly established as a hugely successful event, this year's Timeless features brand new works from some of the UK’s most dynamic young performers presenting four major classical dance styles of India.
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
When I Grow Up To Be A Man Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
When I Grow Up To Be A Man follows Lola on a journey to find her place in the world, a place she can finally be comfortable in. Only comfort like this isn't an easy find and she must fight through social 'normality' and gender traps that surround her - and perhaps us all.
Presented by Unearthed Theatre.
By Ellie Rose.
Tickets from: £5.50 to £5.50
What Would Helen Mirren Do? Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Susan is a long-term supermarket checkout operator from Oldham. She’s never had to give much thought to role models – that is until she gets promoted and is forced to adopt one. Oscar-winning actress and international star Helen Mirren is an unlikely choice, but once Susan starts to ask herself What would Helen Mirren do?, there’s no going back to Baskets Only. Fresh from creating a buzz at Brighton Fringe Festival 2009, Anita Parry plays Susan in this new one-woman comedy drama about love, work, letting go and finding out who we really want to be.
Tickets from: £9.90 to £9.90
Wednesday Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Dark, harrowing but bleakly funny. Rose and Daniel come round in a dank cellar to find themselves tied to metal bed frames. Their abductor, Curtis, soon makes himself known and outlines the horrific fate he has in store for them.
Contains strong language and adult themes.
Suitable for ages 15+.
Presented by Balloonhead Productions.
By Ian Winterton.
Tickets from: £5.50 to £5.50
Toxing It Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Presented by Meant-2-Play Productions.
Written by Caroline Mentiplay. Directed by Helen Parry.
Tickets from: £5.50 to £5.50
The Six Sided Man Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
A psychiatrist decides to make every decision by following options given to the dice. As he delves further into giving up responsibility for his actions, and introduces a patient to the same idea, mayhem ensues and society’s rules become twisted...
After performances in the USA, Israel, Hong Kong and Africa this gripping and thoroughly entertaining play tours again for the first time since 2001.
Presented by Company Gavin Robertson.
Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20
The Orchard Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
The first production premièred as part of Liverpool’s Capital of Culture 08, and was developed by the UK's award-winning Kolectiv Theatre Company in a ground-breaking collaborative project with Iran's Bazi Theatre Company and Knjazevsko Srpski Teatar, Serbia, the first presentation.
Volatile aristocrat Ranyevskaya returns after years of self-imposed exile to discover that her home and beloved cherry orchard is to be auctioned to pay off the family debt. Love clashes with ambition, and modernity with tradition in this fast-paced and emotional performance based on Chekhov's much loved play.
Presented by Kolectiv Theatre UK.
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
Tales From The Blackjack Table Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
A straight-talking croupier introduces three exhilarating accounts of life inside the four walls of the gambling superhighway, stripping away the glitz and glamour to reveal a harsh reality of debt and desperation in this energetic tale of corruption and despair.
Presented by Dead Square Productions.
Tickets from: £5.50 to £5.50
Swing Commanders Concert Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
See why sold out notices and standing ovations are regular features at performances by these international artistes, who have established a reputation as Europe’s top Western Swing band in theatres, festivals and dance halls. Return to the 1940s and share the sweet Swing sensation that is – The Swing Commanders!
Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20
Stories on a Shoestring Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Suitable for ages 3+.
Presented by Objects Dart.
Tickets from: £9.35 to £9.35
Plus One...? Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
When Jay receives an invitation to his cousin's wedding, he decides that he absolutely cannot go alone. But, being overly choosy, he realises he’ll have to make some changes before that significant other falls into his lap.
With an alcoholic mother with an inherent inability to keep anything to herself, secrets and lies from the past come to bite Jay in places he wasn't quite expecting in this popular comedy from Mike Heath (The Game of Two Halves, 2009).
Presented by Mediamedea in conjunction with Studio Salford.
Tickets from: £5.50 to £5.50
Penguin Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Ben is delighted when he opens his present and finds a penguin inside. “Hello, Penguin!” says Ben. Penguin says nothing. What can Ben do to make Penguin speak? Follow the twists and turns of this wonderful tale, in which a silent Penguin turns marvellously eloquent and a little boy finally gets his heart’s desire.
Exciting, surreal and full of surprises, Penguin features lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez.
Suitable for ages 3-7.
Presented by Long Nose Puppets.
Tickets from: £9.35 to £9.35
The Odyssey Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
One Actor. One hour. One man’s epic quest to reunite with his family and seek his bloody revenge. 'Best of the Fringe' (The Observer) Lecoq-trained company Ad Infinitum return to The Lowry (Behind the Mirror, 2008) to reinvent the timeless Greek myth. Passionate, highly physical and poignant storytelling brings this breathtaking adventure to life. A journey that will ignite the imagination and awaken the senses…
‘Theatre Ad Infinitum have moved to the front of the pack.’ - The Guardian
Presented by Ad Infinitum.
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
Me, As A Penguin Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
A comedy about knitting, penguins and Battenberg cake from the company that brought you Company Along The Mile (The Lowry, 2009).
Presented by Milan Govedarica.
By Tom Wells.
Directed by Chris Hill.
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
Love and Other Magic Tricks Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Inspired by the magical realism of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the comical strangeness of Kafka and the longing of Edward Hopper, the debut show from standnotamazed brings to life a world where anything can happen. The cast features international performance artists Maya Politaki and award-winning contemporary magician John Van der Put.
Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20
Lighter Than Air Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Warning! Features loud balloon pops!
Suitable for ages 4+.
Tickets from: £5.50 to £5.50
Interior Traces Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
New ways of seeing the brain have radically changed how we see ourselves, and will continue to do so. Interior Traces - a powerful multi-media performance combining speech, live music and video – tells the stories of two people struggling to regain control over their lives, in a near future when scans and genetic tests are part of everyday life.
Presented by The Identity Project from The Welcome Trust.
Tickets from: £9.90 to £9.90
Idiots of Ants Live Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
The only show in the country where, not only do you get an evening of ground-breaking new comedy, but also dinner, a romantic walk home and who knows? You might even be invited in for coffee…
‘The best sketch show of 2009, rock ‘n’ roll hysteria meets sharp and brilliant comedy.’ ***** - Time Out on Idiots of Ants Live
Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20
Ernest and the Pale Moon Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Ernest spends his days watching the beautiful woman who lives in the apartment opposite but when he sees her with another man, he flies into a jealous rage with deadly consequences…Slowly Ernest’s guilt sends him on a spiralling descent into madness. With live music, inventive design, narrative twists and turns and physical storytelling, expect a thrilling and terrifying experience.
‘A gloriously gothic production.’ **** - The Daily Telegraph on Ernest and the Pale Moon
Presented by Les Enfants Terribles in association with Pins and Needles Productions.
Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20
Eric's Tales of the Sea Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Former submariner Eric has taken the Edinburgh Fringe by storm for the last two years, and now he brings his acclaimed one-man show to The Lowry as part of a national tour.
With the aid of astonishing visuals, Eric gives you an insider's view of the mysterious world beneath the waves in a nuclear submarine and transports you to an underwater existence where edgy camaraderie, black humour, death and destruction are the closest of bedfellows!
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
Eight Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
With rave reviews in Edinburgh, London and New York, this award-winning show features four beautifully composed monologues which mix ironic comedy, brutal honesty and surprising poignancy. Don’t miss your chance to see this vibrant new company!
By Ella Hickson
Directed by Katie Lewis
Tickets from: £5.50 to £5.50
Dolce Via Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
‘A magical tale of a life lived between worlds.’ - Gloucestershire Echo
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
Die Roten Punkte: Robot / Lion Tour Concert Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
The 2009 Edinburgh Fringe smash and Total Theatre Award nominee Die Roten Punkte return to the UK. If you like Tim Minchin, The Mighty Boosh or Flight of the Concords, you will love comedy's most infamous indie rock duo. The utterly dysfunctional Berlin siblings Otto and Astrid present their unique confection of Kraftwerk, Plastic Bertrand and The Ramones. Their songs are ridiculously infectious and their live show is one of the most irreverent and hilarious gigs you are ever likely to see.
Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20
Bridget Christie: My Daily Mail Hell Stand-Up Comedy Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Bridget Christie has been a regular on the sketch and stand-up circuit for the last 5 years. She was a finalist in the Funny Women Final 2004, nominated for the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2005, won the inaugural Funny Women Best Show Fringe Award 2007 and was nominated for the Chortle Best Breakthrough Act 2009. She performs stand up as herself and also as an ant. If you have seen an ant on the circuit recently and didn't know who it was, it is Bridget Christie. Or it might be an ant.
Bridget's latest show , Bridget Christie: My Daily Mail Hell, is about her five years spent working on the paper's gossip column.
Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20
Bob Fox & Billy Mitchell Concert Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Having cherry-picked from their wide-ranging repertoires, this North-Eastern flavoured show features songs (including several Lindisfarne classics) celebrating the richness of life on both sides of the Tyne and beyond.
Tickets from: £15.40 to £15.40
Alice in Wonderland Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Alice’s adventures begin when, one Summer’s afternoon, she follows a white rabbit down a rabbit hole. There she meets all kinds of strange and wonderful characters, taking tea with The Mad Hatter and playing croquet with The Queen of Hearts.
Physical theatre, puppetry, live music, audience interaction and an explosion of colour bring to life the original story of Alice’s extraordinary adventures.
Suitable for ages 4+.
Presented by Uncontained Arts in association with Buxton Opera House.
Tickets from: £9.35 to £9.35
Dystopian Wonders Theatre Tickets, The Deck, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Delving into the strange world of waxworks, creator of Carnesky’s Ghost Train (now permanently situated in Blackpool), Marisa Carnesky brings a spectacular walk-through show experience featuring charismatic singer Rasp Thorne, magic effects by renowned illusionist Paul Kieve and circus artists including star of La Clique Marawa The Amazing.
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
Word in Motion Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Join us for an exciting programme of work over two evenings celebrating the wealth of dance talent in the North West.
Inspired by the words of former New York City Ballet principal dancer and choreographer, Jacques d’Amboise, the best of the region’s youth dance companies will showcase new choreography using a rich and diverse mix of dance styles.
Tickets from: £7.70 to £7.70
La La Luna Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
What if the light in the moon went out...and what if you were the one responsible for finding a replacement light bulb? This is just the beginning of one very strange night – a night called LaLaLuna.
Combing circus theatre with film, this surreal and whimsical tale follows the moon’s caretaker as he struggles to re-light the darkened moon.
Pocked a moonbeam and take a journey to a place where gravity isn’t always on its best behavious – an extraordinary theatrical journey for adults and children alike.
‘The show injects real joie de vivre.’ - The Stage
Tickets from: £11.50 to £11.50
Maria Stuarda Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
The centrepiece of Donizetti’s historical opera is a clash that never took place, between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots. Charting events leading to Mary’s execution, Donizetti courted controversy by treating such powerful material, and the opera was initially banned.
Maria Stuarda is one of Donizetti’s most dramatic and affecting works, and with soprano Antonia Cifrone (Lady Macbeth here in Spring 2008) and mezzo Sarah Connolly (Romeo in I Capuleti e i Montecchi last Autumn) battling it out as the rival queens, fireworks are forecast.
Sung in Italian with English titles
Lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
Tickets from: £15.40 to £56.65
Rusalka Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Suffused with music that is by turns earthy and ethereal, the opera relates the story of a water nymph who yearns to be part of the human world. The haunting score is famed for Rusalka’s poignant ‘Song to the Moon’, and this production is altogether a spell-binding experience.
Sung in English
Lasts approximately 3 hours 15 minutes
Tickets from: £45.10 to £45.10
Playback Theatre Manchester Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Suitable for ages 10+.
Tickets from: £7.70 to £7.70
A Chorus Line Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Set on the stage of a Broadway theatre during an audition for a musical, the audience is given a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.
Featuring a cast of nineteen plus fabulous show-stopping routines with amazing choreography, A Chorus Line is a must-see for anyone who loves the world of dance.
Featuring songs such as What I Did For Love, I Can Do That, Dance Ten Looks Three and the sensational finale with One, this show is sure to thrill and delight every age group. Don't miss this spectacular performance!
Tickets from: £22.00 to £35.20
A Christmas Carol Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Tickets from: £14.00 to £18.15
Adrian Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds Concert Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Adrian Edmondson was a teenager when punk arrived. The songs of The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Jam and The Stranglers were the soundtrack to his life through the late 70’s and early 80’s, and like a lot of people of his generation he was fond of playing these songs to himself at home on his acoustic guitar.
Cut forward to 2007: after a boozy pre-Christmas lunch in Soho, Ade stumbled along to Denmark Street, home of many alluring musical instrument shops, and whilst inebriated, ‘accidentally’ bought a mandolin. Surprised to see it sitting there in his kitchen the following morning he nevertheless picked it up, worked out a few chords, and started playing the same songs with a mandolin accompaniment – it sounded really interesting.
He was touring with the Bonzos at the time and he brought his mandolin along, and with Neil Innes on acoustic guitar, they had a go at London Calling in the dressing room. It sounded good, but Neil said ‘What you need are some brilliant folk musicians.’
Ade got in touch with Troy and Maart and they were both immediately up for it. As soon as he explained the idea to Troy: ‘Punk songs with a Celtic feel.’ Troy replied ‘Why not The Model by Krafwerk as well? I’ve always wanted to play that on the pipes.’
They met for a couple of days to mess about with the idea. If it didn’t work they could all just walk away. But within the first hour they knew they were onto something. In the two days they drank numerous beers, ate 2 curries and arranged 8 songs - and the band was born.
The Bad Shepherds are TROY DONOCKLEY, ADRIAN EDMONDSON and ANDY DINAN.
Tickets from: £18.15 to £18.15
Andrew Maxwell Stand-Up Comedy Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
“One of the best comics around... A consummate raconteur” - Time Out
“A brilliant show... commands the audience's attention from start to finish” - Observer
“Fiercely funny and utterly invigorating” - Times
Tickets from: £14.30 to £14.30
Burlesque! Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
So join us in the plush red setting of the Quays Theatre, which has been transformed with table seating so you can enjoy a drink whilst taking in the show, then stay on for some late night dancing to the smooth and sassy retro tunes from DJ Mikey Wong.
Presented by The Slippery Belle in collaboration with The Lowry.
Tickets from: £11.50 to £16.50
Burlesque! Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
So join us in the plush red setting of the Quays Theatre, which has been transformed with table seating so you can enjoy a drink whilst taking in the show, then stay on for some late night dancing to the smooth and sassy retro tunes from DJ Mikey Wong.
Presented by The Slippery Belle in collaboration with The Lowry.
Tickets from: £16.50 to £16.50
Dara Ó Briain Stand-Up Comedy Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
“If you don’t laugh at O’Briain check your pulse. You must be dead.” (The Evening Standard)
Tickets from: £21.45 to £21.45
Derren Brown: Enigma Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Be prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience when the master of psychological illusion returns to the stage with Derren Brown: Enigma.
Derren will once again bewilder, baffle and bewitch and show why he is one of the country’s most revered live performers; a master of magic, mind control and psychological illusion.
Suitable for ages 12+.
'A spectacular night of entertainment. Derren Brown is, without a shadow of a doubt, this country’s greatest illusionist. His latest show sees him climb heights rarely, if ever, achieved by any other legend of the magical arts. Some of the illusions are beyond mind-boggling and do truly beggar belief. Derren Brown, you put Merlin to shame.'
Time Out
Tickets from: £33.00 to £33.00
Extra-Ordinary Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
A duet, written, directed and performed by David Toole and Lucy Hind, one with no legs, one with no clue.
Tickets from: £5.50 to £5.50
Frisky and Mannish's School of Pop Theatre Tickets, The Studio, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
By the time class is dismissed, you’ll know your Kate Bush from your Kate Nash, your D-I-S-C-O from your D-I-V-O-R-C-E and your Eternal Flame from your That’s Not My Name.
Catch Frisky and Mannish prior to the West End, as they twist and shout you through fifty years of pop with astonishing musical skill and a death-defying lack of restraint.
‘School was never, ever this much fun ... White hot ... Slick, polished and accessible feel-good stuff ... Frisky & Mannish haven’t so much arrived as been flown in by private jet as fully blown superstars.’ ***** Time Out
Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20
Glenn Campbell Concert Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Glen Campbell is a bonafide living legend who’s career spans five decades and fans that cross Generational and International borders. This man has sold 45 million records, starred in True Grit with John Wayne, and played guitar for both Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley!
True pop music royalty, his hits include By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Gentle On My Mind, Galveston, Wichita Lineman and – of course – the seminal Rhinestone Cowboy. A superb musician and songwriter – and a fabulous raconteur.
Tickets from: £31.35 to £41.25
Katy Brand's Big Ass Tour Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Tickets from: £20.35 to £20.35
Kevin Bridges Stand-Up Comedy Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Kevin’s delightfully well observed debut show reveals his inner-most thoughts on a variety of topics from his home-land of Scotland to the world beyond. His unique brand of social commentary, astute observations and sharp one-liners arguably make him the hottest act to come out of Scotland in the last ten years.
“... master of stand up at just 22. This is unmissable stuff ” The Mirror *****
“Observational comedy at its very best” Edinburgh Evening News *****
Tickets from: £16.50 to £16.50
La bohème Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
They fall passionately in love, but Mimi is incurably ill and the unbearable pressure of this eventually causes their relationship to crumble.
Mimi, alone and near death, sends word that she wants to spend her last hours with Rodolfo, but can he reach her before it is too late?
Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, whose stage production and film of the hit musical Mamma Mia! have created a global phenomenon, this production of Puccini's masterpiece that is not to be missed. Get the tissues ready - you'll need them!
Sung in Italian with English titles.
Tickets from: £40.15 to £40.15
Les Misérables Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Heading a magnificent new cast is Broadway and West End star John Owen Jones, hailed by the New York Post as the best Jean Valjean since Colm Wilkinson, and West End stars Earl Carpenter as Javert and Gareth Gates as Marius. The legendary score includes the songs, ‘I Dreamed a Dream’, ‘On My Own’, ‘Stars’, ‘Bring Him Home’, ‘Do You Hear the People Sing’, ‘One Day More’, ‘Empty Chairs at Empty Tables’, ‘Master of the House’ while the new sets feature spectacular designs inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.
This is a strictly limited season so don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable show. Dream the dream and book now!
Orchestra Pit
Please note when booking your tickets that Rows A&B in the Stalls are removed as an orchestra pit, making Row C the front row.
Tickets from: £24.75 to £53.35
Nerina Pallot Concert Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
It is taken from the brand new album The Graduate, aptly named owing to the fact Nerina recently graduated with a First in English literature.
Tickets from: £16.50 to £16.50
Paul Merton's Impro Chums Stand-Up Comedy Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Paul and his chums, Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster will create a new and unique comedy show every single night, based entirely on suggestions from the audience, their own finely honed improvisational skills and an almost manic compulsion to show off.
Tickets from: £22.00 to £22.00
Reginald D Hunter Stand-Up Comedy Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Tickets from: £18.70 to £18.70
Ruby Wax - Losing It! Stand-Up Comedy Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Told with wit, humour and a lot of heart, this is Ruby at her belting best – when she’s losing it!
“Ruby Wax is on razor sharp form. I laughed and I cried. Don’t miss it!” Adam Helliker, Sunday Express
Tickets from: £22.00 to £22.00
Unknown Pleasures with Peter Hook Event Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
A funny and engaging raconteur, Hooky’s personal account of the people and the era is sadder, scarier and stranger than you could imagine.
Hear the stories that were not allowed in the book. A tale of fun, success, lost money; featuring multi media footage and a Q&A session.
Tickets from: £18.15 to £18.15
Sounds from the Other City 2010 Festival Tickets, Chapel Street, Salford, Manchester
Last year saw a stage hosted by Radio One's new music... lover, Huw Stephens, with festival appearances by bands spanning the sonic spectrum from Talibam to Mayming, the Lexie Mountain Boys to Whisky Cats, Hooker to Solar Fire Trio.
The twelve-hour-aural-orgy is moving west this year taking in the Kings Arms, Islington Mill, the Salvation Army's music hall, St Philips Church, The Crescent and the Pint Pot's two-tiered venue on the University of Salford Campus. Its bigger than before, with better sound systems and music keeps getting better.
Acts set to appear will be announced soon, and the festival is in the process of applying for a late licence too - making for a Chapel-Street-wide party, from 3pm to 3am.
Tickets for this years event are now on sale and are priced £15!
Tickets from: £16.50 to £16.50
Charley's Aunt Theatre Tickets, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
"I'm no ordinary woman..."
Charley's aunt is about to arrive and she holds the key to everything. Charley's in love with Amy, but if they're to be engaged before she goes away he'll need his aunt's agreement. Jack's in love with Kitty, but if they're to get together before she goes away with Amy, he'll need Charley's aunt to act as chaperone.
So when the aunt's arrival is delayed, Charley's and Jack decide there's only one thing for it. An emergency aunt is called for, and in their desperation they think the eccentric Babberley just might save the day, But whilst the-impostor-aunt starts to play fast and loose with his part, the-real-aunt is getting ever closer, and it isn't long before the misunderstandings and misdemeanours are spiralling out of control in Brandon Thomas' RAUCOUS and ROLLICKING farce.
Directed by Braham Murray
Designed By Johanna Bryant
Press Night Performance
Monday 28 June
After Show Discussion
Thursday 5 August
Audio Described Performance
Saturday 31 July at 4pm
BSL Interpreted Performance
Friday 6 August at 7.30pm
Suitable for ages 12+
Tickets from: £10.45 to £32.45
Pygmalion Theatre Tickets, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
"You have no idea how frightfully interesting it is to take a human being and change her into a quite different human being..."
When Henry Higgins makes a bet with Colonel Pickering that he can turn a cockney flower girl into a lady, he sets out to change Eliza Doolittle completely and equip her for life in high society - but he reckons without the spirit and strength of Eliza herself in Bernard Shaw's SPARKLING and BITING classic.
Directed by Greg Hersov
Designed By Ashley Martin-Davis
Lighting Designer Mark Jonathan
Press Night Performance
Monday 17 May
After Show Discussion
Thursday 10 June
Audio-Described Performance
Saturday 12 June at 4pm - preceded by a Touch Tour
BSL Interpreted Performance
Tuesday 15 June at 7.30pm
Theatre Lunch
Friday 11 June at 12 noon
Suitable for ages 12+
Tickets from: £17.60 to £32.45
The Comedy of Errors Theatre Tickets, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
"I see two husbands, or mine eyes deceive me..."
Many years ago, Egeon, his wife Aemilia, their twin sons and twin servants were shipwrecked. Egeon, one son and one servant were separated from the rest and have travelled the world in search of their other halves ever since. Now, with the most chaotic of consequences, fate is finally about to bring them all together - and with no-one sure who's who and what's what, confusion is sure to threaten the reunion in Shakespeare's ANARCHIC and MAGICAL comedy.
Press Night Performance
Tuesday 6 April
After Show Discussion
Thursday 6 May
Audio-Described Performance
Saturday 8 May at 4pm
BSL Interpreted Performance
Friday 7 May at 7.30pm
Suitable for ages 12+
Tickets from: £17.60 to £32.45
1984 Theatre Tickets, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
War is Peace. Freedom is Slavery. Ignorance is Strength.
Winston Smith rewrites history for the Ministry of Truth, but when he's handed a note that says simply 'I love you' by a woman he hardly knows, he decides to risk everything in a search for the real truth. In a world where cheap entertainment keeps the proles ignorant but content, where a war without end is always fought and the government is always watching, can Winston possibly hold onto what he feels inside? Or will he renounce everything, accept the Party's reality and learn to love Big Brother? This is a world premiere of Matthew Dunster's SENSUAL and SINISTER adaptation of George Orwell's classic.
After Show Discussion
Thursday 18 March
Audio Described Performance
Saturday 13 March at 4pm - preceded by a Touch Tour
BSL Interpreted Performance
Tuesday 23 March at 7.30pm
Suitable for ages 15+
Running time
3 hours
Tickets from: £17.60 to £27.50
Susan & Darren Event Tickets, Sachas Hotel, Manchester
She is fifty-five and he is thirty.
Darren lives at home with Susan, in the house he grew up in.
Darren is a dancer and Susan is a cleaner.
They dance together at home to John Holt, Althea and Donna and Diana Ross.
You’d spot that they were mother and son instantly.
As part of a unique commission by Queer Up North, Susan and Darren prepare for one of their famous parties in the iconic Sachas Hotel. Along the way there will be intimate conversation, devastation and a lovely buffet. Friends and neighbours might pop in. Come and join the party.
Susan & Darren is an event with dancing created with and performed by dancer Darren Pritchard and his mum, Susan. Susan & Darren returns to Queer Up North, updated and reinvented for 2010, to kick off its 18th Birthday celebrations in style with a special site-specific version at Sachas, complete with buffet, bar and disco.
Pre-Show Workshop
Darren Pritchard will lead a dance workshop before each performance of Susan & Darren which will alter the course of that night’s show. All ages & levels of dance experience are welcome. Free to ticket-holders, but booking is essential. Please book by emailing contact@queerupnorth.com with Susan and Darren in the title of the email and which night you’re attending and your ticket reference number in the base of your email. We’ll then send you a confirmation email for the workshop.
Tickets from: £16.50 to £16.50
Knockengorroch World Ceilidh 2010 Festival Tickets, Knockengorroch Farm, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire
Knockengorroch World Ceilidh 2010
27th - 30th May 2010
Featuring:
THE BEAT - EAT STATIC
TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA
KING CREOSOTE - SKA CUBANO
Lunasa - Besh O Drom - The Ukrainians
Pathaan - Sheelanagig - Kissmet
Jesca Hoop - Flutatious - Zubzub
Mungos Hi-Fi - Kakatsitsi Drummers
Den Collective - Captain Slackship's Mezzanine Allstars
Cold Up Norf Records - Sequoia Soundsystem
PLUS MORE TBC
Also:
Workshop, Dance Tent, Crafts, Kids Area, Hot Tub, Real Ales, Shopping, Healing Area, Open Mic, Cabaret, Camping, Cinema
All prices inclusive of camping, all entertainments and workshop participation.
YOU MUST ALSO PURCHASE A VEHICLE PARKING PASS IF YOU WISH TO BRING YOUR VEHICLE ONTO THE FESTIVAL SITE (available separately).
TERMS & CONDITIONS
• YOU MUST HAND IN YOUR TICKET TO THE BOX OFFICE ON ARRIVAL. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TICKET BEHIND – NO TICKET MEANS NO ADMISSION AND YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY AGAIN ON ARRIVAL.
• ALL TICKETS PURCHASED AFTER 15.5.10 FROM THIS WEBSITE OR BY TELEPHONING THE FEST OFFICE WILL BE HELD AT THE BOX OFFICE FOR COLLECTION ON ARRIVAL. THEY WILL NOT BE SENT OUT.
• YOUR VEHICLE MAY BE SEARCHED BY FESTIVAL STAFF WHEN YOU ARRIVE.
• IN THE EVENT OF ANTISOCIAL, UNRULY, UNSAFE OR ILLEGAL BEHAVIOUR, OR IN THE EVENT OF NON-COOPERATION WITH EVENT STAFF, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE SITE. IN THIS CASE, NO RE-ADMISSION WILL BE PERMITTED..
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USEFUL INFO
• ONLY 3 OR 4 DAY TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE. INFO AND PRICES FOR SAT AND SUNDAY TICKETS WILL BE POSTED CLOSER TO THE FESTIVAL DATE DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY. WE STRONGLY ADVISE BUYING TICKETS IN ADVANCE TO BE SURE OF ATTENDING.
• THE FESTIVAL IS SITUATED 4 MILES OFF A PUBLIC ROAD IN THE SOUTHERN UPLANDS. PLEASE BE PREPARED FOR A DRIVE INTO THE HILLS ON NARROW ROADS. TAKE IT SLOWLY [MAX 10MPH], ENJOY THE SCENERY AND ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO GET THERE.
• KNOCKENGORRCH LIES IN THE HEART OF SHEEP COUNTRY. ONCE YOU HAVE LEFT THE A713, YOU MUST DRIVE SLOWLY [MAX 10MPH] AS THERE WILL BE YOUNG LAMBS AND SHEEP ON THE UNFENCED ROAD. TAKE IT SLOWLY, AND WATCH OUT, ESPECIALLY FOR THE LAMBS.
• THERE IS FOOD, DRINK AND OTHER STALLS AT THE FESTIVAL, BUT THERE ARE NO SHOPS OR ATM BANK MACHINES WITHIN 10 MILES, SO MAKE SURE YOU BRING EVERYTHING YOU NEED AND ENOUGH MONEY TO LAST YOU.
• O2, ORANGE AND 3 ONLY RECEIVE MOBILE PHONE SIGNALS ON SITE. THERE IS A FESTIVAL PHONE FOR USE IN EMERGENCY ONLY.
• COME PREPARED FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS, BRING ENOUGH BEDDING (IT CAN BE COLD AT NIGHT) AND WATERPROOFS IN CASE IT IS WET (ALSO SHORTS AND SUNSCREEN!)
• NO PRIVATE SOUND SYSTEMS ARE PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON SITE.
• DOGS: ONLY DOGS WITH RESPONSIBLE OWNERS WILL BE PERMITTED ON SITE. ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES AND ALL DOG MESS CLEARED UP.
• IT IS ILLEGAL TO SMOKE IN ANY OF THE FESTIVAL’S COVERED VENUES – PLEASE SMOKE ONLY OUTDOORS.
• PLEASE RESPECT THE UNSPOILT UPLAND LANDSCAPE – DO NOT MOVE STONES FROM OLD DYKES OR CLIMB ON THEM, DO NOT LIGHT FIRES DIRECTLY ON THE GRASS-USE THE WHEELHUBS PROVIDED, PAY HEED TO ALL SIGNAGE.
Tickets from: £73.50 to £73.50
'Allo 'Allo! Theatre Tickets, Hyde Festival Theatre, Hyde, Manchester
'Allo 'Allo! follows the adventures of René, the hapless café owner in war-torn occupied France, as he and his wife, Edith, struggle to keep for themselves a priceless portrait stolen by the Nazis and endeavour to repatriate two British airmen with the help of the Resistance. The Führer is to visit the town. René will need all the wit he can muster to save his café and his life ...!
An amateur production.
Tickets from: £8.80 to £8.80
Crying in the Chapel Theatre Tickets, Contact, Manchester
Ten years after it was first performed at Contact, Fink On return with theatre that pulls no punches in highlighting the conditions and the treatment of the inmates before, during and after the Strangeways riots of 1990.
'Audiences were shocked at how deeply it touched them. Jackpot! **** Four stars' - The Big Issue
'Top of the world Ma...' - Alive
'Scrupulously researched play about the Strangeways Prison Uprising, Highly recommended' - Metro News
BSL interpreted performance: Thu 6 May 2010, 8:00pm
Post show playback: Thu 29 April and Thu 6 May immediately after the performance
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
The Chameleons Concert Tickets, Soundhouse, Bolton
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
An Evening with Frank Sidebottom Concert Tickets, Soundhouse, Bolton
Tickets from: £7.70 to £7.70
Knockengorroch World Ceilidh 2010 Parking Passes Passes, Knockengorroch Farm, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire
Parking passes are available for vehicles of different tonnage:
Vehicle up to 1 tonne (standard cars and small vans): £12.00
Vehicle 1-3 tonnes (transit vans, campervans, cars + caravans): £17.00
Vehicle over 3 tonnes: £22.00
Parking passes alone do not allow entry to the festival site. You must hold a valid festival ticket in order to access the site (available separately)
Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20
Taboo-Be-Do Theatre Tickets, King's Head Theatre, London
For this eye-opening, foot-tapping journey through 100 years of politically incorrect music, Terence Blacker and Derek Hewitson of the guitar duo Something Happened are joined by the sensational Victoria Hart, recently described by the British Theatre Guide as “Monroe-esque in beauty and bursting with musical talent.”
‘Relaxed, funny and enjoyably provocative – I was delighted on all affronts.’ - Neil Innes
‘I enjoyed it hugely … This is a show whose time has come.’ - Libby Purves
Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20
Studies For A Portrait Theatre Tickets, King's Head Theatre, London
Internationally-acclaimed American artist Julian Barker, whose fame ranks alongside that of Andy Warhol and Francis Bacon, has just months to live. Ravaged with pancreatic cancer, Julian retreats to his East Hampton beach house to prepare for artistic immortality. He is cared for by his younger partner Chad, who is set to inherit his multi-million dollar estate and his priceless iconic paintings. The peace is interrupted by Julian’s former lover Marcus, who is determined to stake his claim and further complicated by the arrival of Chad’s own younger boyfriend, a seemingly naïve 23-year old model. With Julian’s death imminent, each man jockeys for position and control.
“Reitz delights in the untidy dynamics between these four characters” - WHAT’S ON STAGE
“An engaging and truthful portrayal of the human condition” FRINGE REVIEW
“Superb new play from a writer who truly knows his art” MUSIC OMH
Tickets from: £22.00 to £27.50
Boris Johnson & His Sodding Bicycle Theatre Tickets, King's Head Theatre, London
Set during the now infamous Olympic Games acceptance ‘wiff-waff’ speech, it charts his life and career from his birth in New York to London Mayor via Eton, Wolverhampton, and Clwyd South, calling at er…um…errr…Liverpool and erm….ummm…Portsmouth.
Written by Steve Haythorne & Ann Jeffs
Directed by Carole Copeland
Boris Johnson – Rob Laughlin
Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20
Gervase Phinn Event Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
One of Britain’s most popular writers and performers, Gervase is best known for his five autobiographical novels: The Other Side of the Dale, Over Hill and Dale, Head Over Heels in the Dales and Up and Down in the Dales, The Heart of the Dales. With his keen ear for the absurd and sharp eye for the ludicrous, Gervase Phinn has delighted audiences all over the UK with stories of his experiences as a school inspector.
Gervase embarks on his 9th national tour that takes in over 40 nights. His shows have received rave reviews all across the country.
“Gervase Phinn is one of the most accomplished public speakers of any kind. A natural storyteller, he combines the timing of the professional comedian with palpable warmth and the ability to deliver a message that is just more than a series of jokes”. The Times
Tickets from: £18.15 to £18.15
Sweet Charity Theatre Tickets, Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
Sweet Charity follows the misadventures of love encountered by the gullible and guileless Charity Hope Valentine, a woman who always gives her heart and her dreams to the wrong man. Cy Coleman's score features favourite hits such as Hey, Big Spender; If My Friends Could See Me Now and The Rhythm of Life.
With book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, Sweet Charity is directed by Matthew Wright, choreography is by Stephen Mear, set design by Tim Shortall, costume design by Matthew Wright, musical supervision and direction by Nigel Lilley, orchestrations by Chris Walker, lighting by David Howe and sound design by Gareth Owen.
Tickets from: £50.50 to £61.50
Chris Wood & Andy Cutting Concert Tickets, The Met, Main Theatre, Bury, Manchester
Tickets from: £16.50 to £16.50
Carmen Package Packages, The O2 + Hotel, London
The O2 is set to host its first fully staged opera.
Carmen, the world's most popular opera, will take over The O2 in May 2010 for just three performances and follows on from highly successful and popular classical stagings of Carmina Burana, Andrea Bocelli and the world premiere of Ben Hur Live at the venue.
Directed by David Freeman, founder of The Opera Factory and whose previous credits include Madam Butterfly Tosca and Carmen at the Royal Albert Hall, his production of Bizet's masterpiece comes to The O2 on a grand and spectacular scale. From the very first note to the final tragic chords, this stunning in-the-round production vividly portrays the powerful story of lust, superstition and murder that passionately unravels with fatal consequences.
Carmen is presented by Raymond Gubbay and The O2 and will be performed by a superb cast of over 150 artists, including dancers, acrobats and fire-eaters. The wonderful set and fabulous costumes will bring to life the dusty atmosphere of the town square, the cool night air of the smugglers' mountain hideout and the colourful festivities outside of the bullring in Seville.
Sung in English, Bizet's unforgettable score contains some of opera's finest arias and best loved music. The rousing Song of the Toreador, the beguiling Seguidilla, the tantalising Habanera and the enchanting Flower Song - sensual music that perfectly captures the very essence of Spain. Accompanied by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gareth Hancock, this world class company of singers, musicians and artists will provide an unforgettable production of Bizet's Carmen, staged on an epic scale at The O2.
The principle roles will be shared by Cristina Nassif and Louise Poole (as Carmen) and John Hudson and Philip O'Brien (as Don Jose).
Tickets from: £108.70 to £108.70
Asere Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tickets from: £13.75 to £13.75
Allan Holdsworth Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tickets from: £16.50 to £16.50
The Christians Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
This concert will begin at 8.30pm
Tickets from: £18.15 to £18.15
Trembling Bells Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
Watch them live and you soon realise these intriguing ambitions are realised brilliantly as Trembling Bells synthesise earlie musik modes and traditional folk with pure psychedelic noise, bombastic classic rock and wonderful vocals to create a true departure into virgin territory. Strangely strange but oddly normal - catch this wonderfully eccentric band who create a clearing amongst the trees of Albion's more enchanted forests and invite you to come in and listen...
Tickets from: £9.35 to £9.35
Vessels Band Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tickets from: £9.35 to £9.35
The James Hunter Band Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tickets from: £15.95 to £15.95
Razorlight: Newmarket Nights Concert Tickets, Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket
The band consisting of Johnny Borrell (vocals/guitar), Carl Dalemo (bass), Bjorn Agren (guitar) and Skully (drums) formed in London in 2002 and quickly became one of the key guitar bands of the following decade. Altogether they have sold 4 million albums, played sold out arena tours, headlined numerous festivals and appeared on the cover of magazines from NME to Vogue.
Their debut album 'Up All Night’ was released in 2004 and reached number three in the UK Album Chart. The album included the single, “Somewhere Else”, which peaked at number two on the UK singles chart.
Razorlight released their self-titled second album in July 2006 and it debuted at number one in the UK. The lead single from the album, "In The Morning”, peaked at number three in the UK and follow up 'America' went straight to number one, while turning the band into an international phenomenon with airplay success across Europe and beyond.
In 2007, Razorlight were nominated for two BRIT Awards including 'Best Song' for “America” They were also nominated for two NME Awards for 'Best Band' and 'Best Album'.
Their third album, Slipway Fires was released in November 2008 with the lead single “Wire to Wire” reaching number five in the UK charts. In 2009, they headlined the O2 Arena and played before The Killers headline slots at some of the summers' major festivals.
The band are currently working on their fourth album, set to keep them up there as one of the most compelling, maverick guitars bands to have emerged from the UK in recent years.
Stephen Wallis, Newmarket Racecourses Managing Director said “We are delighted to be announcing Razorlight as our fifth act for this year’s Newmarket Nights. Razorlight bring a different dimension to the already great line-up and we still have two more exciting acts to announce.”
Stephen continued “Tickets for this year’s Nights are selling phenomenally fast and so I would urge people to book early in order to ensure their ticket.”
Newmarket Nights are the hottest ticket for a summer Friday night out in the East of England! The racing gets under way early evening and concludes as nights falls, immediately followed by a spectacular open air concert by a top band or artiste. The atmosphere sizzles and the bars remain open until the conclusion of the concert.
Tickets from: £18.00 to £36.00
The Little Big Club Theatre Tickets, The Plaza, Stockport
The new 90-minute theatrical and musical extravaganza from Premier Stage Productions, BarneyTM, Bob the BuilderTM, Angelina BallerinaTM, PinguTM, Fifi Forget-me-NotTM and Fireman SamTM together on stage for the very first time and offers something younger members of the family will never forget!
So come along and be part of the magic....
Tickets from: £13.75 to £13.75
Abu Dhabi Race Day: The Champagne Lanson July Festival 2010 Horse Racing Tickets, Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket
There is only one Newmarket July Festival, but three days to enjoy it!
The fashions will dazzle, the racing will pulsate, the atmosphere will crackle...on these three summer days in July, there's only one place to be!
The quality of the racing is exceptional on all three days, with the glittering highlights coming on the first and last days when the two biggest races are run.
On the Wednesday pride of place goes to the Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes, one of the top races of the season for fillies, while on the Friday there is all the drama and excitement of Europe's premier sprint race, the Darley July Cup.
The glamour and the fashion are also intrinsic features on all three days. The Thursday may be Ladies Day, but people dress up on the Wednesday and Friday as well with a sensational array of prizes on offer for those deemed to be the best dressed.
The magical trees, the immaculate lawns, the warm sunshine (we hope!), the atmospheric bars and restaurants, the stunning outfits and eye-catching hats, the magnificent thoroughbreds and the electric buzz of the betting ring....all play their part in making the Newmarket July Festival a veritable summer treat. Don't miss it!
Tickets from: £16.50 to £26.25
Darley July Cup Day: The Champagne Lanson July Festival 2010 Horse Racing Tickets, Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket
There is only one Newmarket July Festival, but three days to enjoy it!
The fashions will dazzle, the racing will pulsate, the atmosphere will crackle...on these three summer days in July, there's only one place to be!
The quality of the racing is exceptional on all three days, with the glittering highlights coming on the first and last days when the two biggest races are run.
On the Wednesday pride of place goes to the Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes, one of the top races of the season for fillies, while on the Friday there is all the drama and excitement of Europe's premier sprint race, the Darley July Cup.
The glamour and the fashion are also intrinsic features on all three days. The Thursday may be Ladies Day, but people dress up on the Wednesday and Friday as well with a sensational array of prizes on offer for those deemed to be the best dressed.
The magical trees, the immaculate lawns, the warm sunshine (we hope!), the atmospheric bars and restaurants, the stunning outfits and eye-catching hats, the magnificent thoroughbreds and the electric buzz of the betting ring....all play their part in making the Newmarket July Festival a veritable summer treat. Don't miss it!
Tickets from: £17.60 to £28.00
Ladies Day: The Champagne Lanson July Festival 2010 Horse Racing Tickets, Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket
There is only one Newmarket July Festival, but three days to enjoy it!
The fashions will dazzle, the racing will pulsate, the atmosphere will crackle...on these three summer days in July, there's only one place to be!
The quality of the racing is exceptional on all three days, with the glittering highlights coming on the first and last days when the two biggest races are run.
On the Wednesday pride of place goes to the Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes, one of the top races of the season for fillies, while on the Friday there is all the drama and excitement of Europe's premier sprint race, the Darley July Cup.
The glamour and the fashion are also intrinsic features on all three days. The Thursday may be Ladies Day, but people dress up on the Wednesday and Friday as well with a sensational array of prizes on offer for those deemed to be the best dressed.
The magical trees, the immaculate lawns, the warm sunshine (we hope!), the atmospheric bars and restaurants, the stunning outfits and eye-catching hats, the magnificent thoroughbreds and the electric buzz of the betting ring....all play their part in making the Newmarket July Festival a veritable summer treat. Don't miss it!
Tickets from: £17.60 to £28.00
Razorlight: Music & Racing Night Concert Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
The day will consist of a full afternoon of horse racing with the band taking to the stage shortly after the last race. The crowd will be able to enjoy hits including the Number One chart topper “America”, along with “In The Morning” and the lead single from their third album, Slipway Fires, “Wire to Wire”.
Tickets include access to an evening of thrilling racing, commencing at 6:05pm, after which the concert will start from 9:00pm (approx).
Tickets from: £27.00 to £32.00
Naked Homo Theatre Tickets, King's Head Theatre, London
NAKED HOMO written and performed by Martin Lewton
Staged by Andrew McKinnon
Ten scenes of naked gay life performed by one naked homo taken from -
Dark room * naturist * husband * dog * life model * escort * birth * gym * cheat * drag queen * bike ride* the match * death * sauna * webcam * bondage * pride * beach * street * cleaners * bed * stripper....
Tickets from: £11.20 to £11.20
The Feeling: Epsom Live Concert Tickets, Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom
Epsom Downs Racecourse has today announced that the five-piece Brit Award nominated British Band, 'The Feeling' will be playing after racing on Thursday 15th July 2010. This is the penultimate act to be announced for Epsom Live!; a series of five Thursday evening fixtures featuring thrilling racing concluding with a live outdoor concert.
In recognition of the recent Haiti disaster, Epsom Downs Racecourse will donate £1 of every ticket sold for The Feeling race meeting in the month of February to a charitable organisation helping the aid effort.
The Feeling, have enjoyed hit singles since 2006 including 'I Thought It Was Over', 'Fill My Little World', 'Sewn' and 'Never Be Lonely'. Their debut album 'Twelve Stops and Home' reached number two in the charts with their last album 'Join With Us' making it to number one. Their third album is expected to do the same when set to be released in the Autumn. Racegoers will be able to enjoy songs from their latest album as well as some of their earlier hits.
Rupert Trevelyan, Managing Director of Epsom Downs Racecourse commented; "We are very pleased with the variation of the bands we have confirmed for Epsom Live!, as we are confident that each act will appeal to a range of music and racing fans alike. The Haiti disaster has shocked the world and we are pleased we can offer our financial support towards this grief stricken country."
The Feeling is the fourth band to be announced for the Epsom Live! events - a series of five consecutive Thursday evenings in July. Combining the very best of music and racing these exciting events offer great value entertainment on a summer's evening at a venue just 30 minutes from the centre of London.
Tickets from: £30.00 to £30.00
Madness: Epsom Live Concert Tickets, Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom
YOU’LL BE MAD TO MISS IT
The strongest ever line up for the Epsom Live! series comes to a grand finale with a live performance from Suggs and the boys from Madness who will be entertaining the crowds after racing at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Thursday 29th July. Epsom Live! has it all this year with pop, soul and indie performances from a host of top, chart topping bands and is set to end with an explosive and memorable performance by Madness.
The band is Britain’s most successful chart band in music history, having had 21 top-twenty singles in a seven year period from ’78-’86, and many more since (over 30 in total), which include ‘It Must Be Love’, ‘Embarrassment’, ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘My Girl’ and ‘One Step Beyond’. Madness went on in 2009 to further release their critically acclaimed studio album ‘The Liberty of Norton Folgate’ last year.
Rupert Trevelyan, Managing Director for Epsom Downs Racecourse commented: “The line up for Epsom Live is now complete and we are really looking forward to staging such entertaining events in July. Our music evenings have proved hugely popular amongst both racing and music fans alike over the last few years and we believe 2010 offers the best line up yet. To avoid disappointment, make sure you book early as we are anticipating sell out crowds.”
Tickets from: £30.00 to £30.00
Best Bits of Lip Service Theatre Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Tickets from: £19.25 to £19.25
Sassoon, Bentley & Friends Concert Tickets, The Cinnamon Club, Altrincham, Cheshire
Back to the tried and tested format, Sassoon & Bentley with Dave Walsh on drums return to The Lounge. Great jazz, great fun and I am sure many suprises along the way. A guest or 2 will drop in as usual, and we have Paul's very special vocals on some swing, jazz, ballads and gospel.
Tickets from: £10.00 to £10.00
Sam Rapley / Adam Chatterton Quintet Concert Tickets, The Cinnamon Club, Altrincham, Cheshire
The Sam Rapley / Adam Chatterton Quintet are an up and coming young group, making their mark on the Manchester jazz scene. They play their own arrangements of standards and original compositions influenced by Stan Getz and Freddie Hubbard, amongst others.
Tickets from: £7.00 to £7.00
That'll Be The Day Theatre Tickets, The Plaza, Stockport
Prepare for a party as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the UK’s most successful touring rock ‘n’ roll production returns with a Brand New Spring 2010 Show.
Trevor, Gary and the gang bring on back the good times with a combination of their unique comedy routines mixed with back to back non-stop classic gold hits from the 1950s through to the 70s to produce a show with a real feel good party atmosphere!!
We guarantee you’ll be on your feet and dancing before the night is over!!
DON’T MISS THIS PARTY!!
‘WHAT A GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY SHOW THAT’LL BE THE DAY IS. NOT TO BE MISSED!!’ – The Daily Mail
Tickets from: £20.35 to £20.35
La Bête Theatre Tickets, Comedy Theatre, London
By David Hirson
Directed by Matthew Warchus
American playwright David Hirson's rollicking 1991 play, La Bête, is a comic tour de force about Elomire (David Hyde Pierce), a high-minded classical dramatist who loves only the theatre, and Valere (Mark Rylance), a low-brow street clown who loves only himself. When the fickle princess (Joanna Lumley) decides she’s grown weary of Elomire's royal theatre troupe, he and Valere are left fighting for survival as art squares off with ego in a literary showdown for the ages.
La Bête will star Tony and Olivier Award winner Mark Rylance (Jerusalem, Boeing-Boeing), Tony and Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce (Dr Niles Crane in Frasier) and BAFTA Award winner Joanna Lumley (Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous) and will be directed by the multi award-winning Matthew Warchus (The Norman Conquests, God of Carnage, Boeing-Boeing).
Tickets from: £30.20 to £54.90
Ladies Down Under Theatre Tickets, The Plaza, Stockport
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
Amateur Transplants: In Theatre Concert Tickets, Dancehouse Theatre, Manchester
They are "Superbly politically incorrect, gloriously funny" (Scotsman), "Very very funny indeed" (Radio 1) and "A cult hit" (Sunday Times). 6 million people downloaded the London Underground Song - you were potentially one of them.
Tickets from: £17.05 to £17.05
Crazy for Dance Theatre Tickets, Dancehouse Theatre, Manchester
Crazy For Dance is a nostalgic trip through the classics of Broadway from the roaring twenties to the present day...
Directed and choreographed by David Needham this is a Dance Revue for all ages, brimming with energy and style and guaranteed to get your feet tapping!
A Taste of the West End in Manchester...
Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20
The Wailing Souls Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
The Wailing Souls are part of the small surviving group of reggae and roots originators still musically active today. The legendary group dates back to the late 1960s. The Wailing Souls members got their start learning from reggae icon Joe Higgs in Jamaica's Trench Town yards and sung alongside other emerging groups at the time including Bob Marley & The Wailers. By the '70s The Wailing Souls attracted interest from preeminent reggae producer Coxson Dodd and began a fruitful recording career. Four decades later the group has amassed three Grammy nominations, has been critically lauded for albums released by Island, Tuff Gong and CBS Records and gained a widespread international following.
The Wailing Souls saw large success in the early '90s featuring songs on soundtracks including the certified gold album for Disney's film Cool Runnings. Their 1992 album All Over The World also achieved a great deal of success for the group, selling over 800,000 copies.
The Wailing Souls pushed the musical limits of the reggae genre with that release, blending sounds of funk, r&b, and country into their roots tradition, securing their reputations as pioneers in the genre.
Fusing the harmonies of Motown with the roots and dancehall sounds of reggae, The Wailing Souls persist as one of the most powerful forces in Jamaican music. To this day, the group continues to release provocative, highly regarded regarded albums and is one of the most popular live reggae acts on the scene.
Tickets from: £18.15 to £18.15
Snake Davis Band Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
Snake Davis is well established as one of the UK's leading Saxophonists. He is in demand from the biggest names on the British Popular music scene, as well as visiting artists from overseas. In recent years he has been extremely busy and in the public eye. As resident saxophonist on "Tonight With Jonathon Ross" he played with the likes of, James Brown, Smokey Robinson, Chaka Khan and many more. He has been seen regularly on TV with the Eurythmics, M-People and B*Witched and presented a Saxophone "Masterclass" programme for ITV. He played all featured Saxophone and Flute parts - on record and tour - for Lisa Stansfield and M-People.
Tickets from: £13.75 to £13.75
Po' Girl plus JT Nero Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
PO' GIRL
The interplay between Allison Russell, Awna Teixeira, Benny Sidelinger, and Mikey "Lightning" August is truly something to behold. They are distinct voices with incredible harmonies; multiple instrumentalists who bring the perfect sound to each song and songwriters who pen poetic tunes you’ll find yourself humming. Po’Girl showcases a wide array of instruments-from gutbucket bass, accordion, clarinet, banjo, dobro, guitar, to electric bass, glockenspiel, piano, harmonica, bicycle bells, drums-- and they all frequently trade off instruments with each song. Their fluid and joyous musicality is one of the group's most endearing and irresistible features.
Impossible to put this band in a tidy little box—they’re equally at home in Douala, Cameroon playing the Massao World Music Festival, as they are at the International Jazz Festival in Montreal, the Winnipeg Folk Festival, the Woodford Music Festival in Australia or just playing for fun for the people in Vondel Park, Amsterdam.
Suffice to say Po'Girl makes 21st Century roots music, urban roots – never derivative, not faithfully aping a beloved tradition. Russell, Teixeira, Sidelinger, and August don't re-hash the old forms, they reshape and reinvigorate them for new ears. Like genuine gypsies, they wander and play - out on the international road bringing their unique brand of pan North Americana to a widespread audience 250 to 300 days of the year… Always restless, more often than not bone-tired, they write their flashes of sadness, their loss, their good love, their faint dreams of home into songs that matter deeply to them. Like any good art, they are little acts of self-rescue. So you should listen. You aren't much different from them, and who couldn't use a little rescuing these days?
Po'Girl released their 4th studio album 'Deer in the Night' to critical acclaim in May 2009- they followed that up with ' Po'Girl Live' in July 2009 - a live album recorded at various shows over the last year - which captures some of the energy and excitement of a real time Po'Girl concert.
The band spent 3 weeks in January 2010 recording their new album "Follow Your Bliss" in Chicago, Illinois with the fantastic Zach Goheen at the helm. "Follow Your Bliss" will be released in April/May 2010 in Europe and on June 8th, 2010 in North America. It will be available for digital download worldwide as of May 2010.
JT NERO
JT Nero has single handedly re-invectified the spiritual matrix of early 21st century Chicago. With one single hand, he has harnessed his own sadness, love of intercourse and super-acute awareness of human frailty into demons/demons, his first release. With his other hand, he continues to make rhetorical gestures that at first seem effeminate but are totally not. Part Shaka Zulu, part Handmaidens Tale, this sad, sweet music will hurt you in the worst way.
Tickets from: £13.75 to £13.75
King Cosmic Sound System Clubbing Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
Late night dub reggae party with King Cosmic Sound cranking up the bass on the famous Band on the Wall sound system till 3am.
This event will begin at 11pm. This club night follows a live concert by legendary reggae act The Wailing Souls (tickets available separately).
Tickets from: £6.60 to £6.60
Wife After Death Theatre Tickets, Churchill Theatre, Bromley
In life, Dave Thursby was a hugely successful television comedian, loved by the public. In death, he leaves his wife, agent and close companions bereft. They are going to miss Dave terribly. Some of them may even be out of work. Unless, of course, the repeats, television specials, biographies and newspaper tell-alls can fill the vacuum. And who is best placed to exploit the legacy?
Crammed with great jokes, Tom Conti leads a fantastic cast of performers, in this hilarious and fast paced comedy from the author of such classic TV Series as Rising Damp, Duty Free, Only When I Laugh and Home to Roost. Eric Chappell's script reflects a lifetime of working with comedians and he understands the ego of comic genius better than most – exposed hilariously in Wife After Death.
Tickets from: £22.00 to £32.00
Kevin Johansen & Liniers Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
Might sound odd, will be great.
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
Sing-A-Long-A Rocky Horror Picture Show Theatre Tickets, Prince Charles Cinema, London
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (certificate 12) is the Campest Cult Classic of all time and now you can enjoy it like never before. Now with on-screen lyrics and all the favourite sing-a-long-a features, it has never been so much fun. Your live host will lead you through a choral warm-up, judge the fancy dress competition and award prizes but it is YOU, the audience, who are the stars as you howl the night away! Made in 1975 with Tim Curry as Frank 'n' Furter, Susan Sarandon as Janet, Richard O'Brien as Riff Raff and Meatloaf as Eddie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the craziest, most action-packed, romantic, scary Transylvanian party of all time. It's packed full of terrific numbers including 'The Timewarp', 'Sweet Transvestite', 'There's a Light', 'I'm Going Home', 'Whatever Happened To Saturday Night?' and 'Science Fiction Double Feature'. Now at long last The Rocky Horror Picture Show gets what it's been SCREAMING for - the full Sing-a-long-a treatment that you love so well. If you've done The Time Warp before, you'll never have done it quite like this! Here are a few more details about the show:
Fancy dress
It's not compulsory to dress up but many people do and it really adds to the fun. Dip into the wardrobe of your imagination and surprise us with your creation.The pre-show
There is a 30-minute pre-film show during which the host leads you through a vocal warm-up, prepares you for special moments throughout the film and judges the fancy dress competition. Everyone receives a free goody bag with special props for the "magic moments" that make the evening go with a bang.Running time
With pre-show, the evening lasts about 2 hours 30 mins, including an interval.The interval
This takes place after about one and a quarter hours and lasts for 15 minutes. Most venues we play at have a bar, which is usually open throughout the evening.Suitability for children
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 12 certificate film in the UK and so you can only attend if you are 12 or older. Much of the content of the film is raunchy and may not be suitable for the faint-hearted! Remember that the first rule of Sing-a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES!Tickets from: £14.50 to £14.50
Family Fun Raceday with X-Factor Concert Horse Racing Tickets, Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle
Timings:
Gates Open: TBC
First Race: 1.50pm
Last Race: 5.20pm
Bars Close: Approximately 8.00 pm
X FACTOR TRIO COMING TO CARLISLE RACECOURSE
Three of the most popular and successful singers from the latest X Factor series are to perform live at Carlisle Racecourse this summer.
Runner-up Olly will be joined by fellow finalists Jamie and Lucie for the open-air Carlisle X Factor concert at the Durdar track on Sunday 25th July 2010.
The trio will entertain thousands of fans following an afternoon's flat racing and family fun day.
The concert, promoted by the Stobart Group, will feature Olly Murs, the 25 year old Essex boy and runner-up in the X Factor final, Jamie Archer, better known as Jamie Afro after his famously big hair, and Lucie Jones, the 18 year old from South Wales whose rendition of I Will Always Love You was surely one of the best auditions of the series.
All three battled their way from anonymity to take their place among the final 12 in the 2009 series of the X Factor.
Tickets cover both the day's racing and the concert.
Horse racing in the historic border city of Carlisle dates back to at least the 16th Century and each year Carlisle Racecourse holds the Cumberland Plate and Carlisle Bell races, carrying on a tradition which dates back to that era.
Amongst it's innumerable 'claims to fame', Carlisle launched the first operational Tote on British racecourses in 1929 and notably Red Rum won at the Carlisle September meeting prior to each of his Grand National wins.
Progressive upgrading of the facilities has taken place over the years but none as significant as the construction of a brand new 'state-of-the-art' The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Grandstand which opened in October 2002. Race goers can now enjoy superb horse racing from their own private box or in the luxury of the Swifts Restaurant.
Located just off Junction 42 of the M6, Carlisle Racecourse offers superb facilities for both race day and non race day events with seven large hospitality rooms all over looking the stunning Cumbrian countryside, a superb exhibition hall, restaurant, multiple bar facilities and over 250 acres of parkland.
Tickets from: £12.00 to £12.00
Bathwick Tyres Countryside Raceday Horse Racing Tickets, Wincanton Racecourse, Wincanton, Somerset
Tickets from: £5.00 to £16.00
Family Raceday Horse Racing Tickets, Wincanton Racecourse, Wincanton, Somerset
Family attractions include behind the scenes tour, meet the jockeys, running race on the track and lots more!
Tickets from: £5.00 to £16.00
Evening Racing Horse Racing Tickets, Wincanton Racecourse, Wincanton, Somerset
With live music.
Tickets from: £11.00 to £16.00
Somerset Day Horse Racing Tickets, Wincanton Racecourse, Wincanton, Somerset
Featuring Somerset themed attractions with the Mangled Wurzles playing live.
Tickets from: £11.00 to £16.00
Ladies Day Horse Racing Tickets, Wincanton Racecourse, Wincanton, Somerset
Including the Best Dressed Lady competition.
Tickets from: £5.00 to £16.00
The (Acoustic) Pretty Things Concert Tickets, Eel Pie Club, Twickenham
The Pretty Things were the 'Original Bad Boys of Rock' and their first 3 singles 'Rosalyn', 'Don't Bring Me Down' and 'Honey I Need' all made the charts. The band then moved from rhythm n blues, through psychedelia, a rock opera, and heavy metal - and now again back to the music that made them famous - rhythm n blues. The Pretty Things continue their evolution as an enduring musical force, having released 25 CDs, 2 dvd's and had 4 books written on them.
Support from talented young duo, The Malchicks.
Tickets from: £14.00 to £14.00
Higos Racing Festival Horse Racing Tickets, Wincanton Racecourse, Wincanton, Somerset
Tickets from: £5.00 to £10.00
Hunter Chase Evening Horse Racing Tickets, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham
Tickets from: £9.00 to £18.00
The April Meeting Horse Racing Tickets, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham
After racing on Wednesday you can enjoy another evening at the Brightwells Bloodstock Sale in The Centaur, which has produced record-breaking turnover in recent years.
Tickets from: £9.00 to £18.00
The Cheltenham Festival Horse Racing Tickets, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham
Tuesday 16th March - Champion Hurdle Day
The roar of the crowd as the tapes rise for the first race at Cheltenham signals the moment when the 12 month wait is ove and Jump racing's favourite fixture is back. The big race is the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle, which this year sees two horses aiming to win big money bonuses for their connections. Kyber Kim will win an additional £200,000 if he adds this race to the Boylesports.com International he picked up in December, and the Irish-trained Go Native will secure an additional £1million if he can triumph, following victories in two other big races earlier this season.Wednesday 17th March - St Patrick's Day
There is an extra special atmosphere when St. Patrick's Day coincides with The Festival at Cheltenham. Share the luck of the Irish and join in the craic, with Irish bands, a wonderful buzz in the Guinness Village and even official Cheltenham shamrock on sale! The feature race of the day is The Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase, which sees Master Minded going for a hattrick - a feat no horse has ever achieved before.Thursday 18th March - Ladies Day
Thursday is Ladies day at Cheltenham - the perfect excuse to dress up and have a great day out. The fashion awards will see one lucky Lady drive away in a brand new Alfa Romeo Mito, we'll also celebrate the huge role that women play in Jump racing, there is a fabulous new Charity race for Lady riders which will see in excess of £60,000 being raised for Cancer Reserach UK and there are also six top class Jump races. The Ladbrokes World Hurdle takes centre stage, with Big Buck's a hot favourite to defend the crown he won so well in 2009.Friday 19th March - Gold Cup Day
The biggest day in the racing calendar and one of the best moments of the sporting year. All eyes are on stablemates Denman and Kauto Star as they square up for their third totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup clash, with the score standing at 1-1. Can Kauto Star join the Cheltenham legends Golden Miller, Arkle and Best Mate and become a three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner or will Denman add victory in 2010 to his 2008 triumph? Don't be disappointed - book your tickets today.Please see Venue Info for details of Cheltenham enclosures, dress codes and travel options
Tickets from: £75.00 to £75.00
Anne Boleyn Theatre Tickets, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London
A celebration of a great English heroine, Anne Boleyn dramatises the life and legacy of Henry VIII’s notorious second wife. Anne Boleyn is traditionally seen either as a pawn manipulated by an ambitious father and his friends into the King’s bed, or as a sexually licentious predator, even a witch.
But Brenton puts a very different Anne – and her ghost – on the Globe stage. Witty and confident in her sexuality, she takes on the vicious world of Tudor Court politics. She is in love with Henry but also in love with the most dangerous ideas of her day. Conspiring with the exiled William Tyndale, the great translator of the Bible who was to be burnt as a heretic, Anne plots to make England Protestant, forever.
Award-winning playwright Howard Brenton’s previous work includes In Extremis at Shakespeare's Globe (2006 and 2007).
Tickets from: £38.50 to £38.50
Bedlam Theatre Tickets, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London
What is madness? What is sanity? It is 18th-century London, noisy and chaotic. The city’s ancient hospital for the insane is under the supervision of the prejudiced Dr Sidney Carew and his imbecile son, whose interests lie in containing rather than curing their patients. But with the arrival of the lovely country girl, May, and the appointment of a more enlightened and sympathetic governor, this inhuman regime starts to crumble, along with the sanity of the asylum keepers themselves.
Employing a cast that includes doctors (some mad), patients (some sane), a homicidal painter and a hypochondriac poet, and set against an anarchic backdrop of binge drinkers, gin sellers and ballad singers, Bedlam combines dance and song with scenes of lust, violence, absurd comedy and unexpected romance.
Tickets from: £38.50 to £38.50
The Merry Wives of Windsor Theatre Tickets, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London
’Christopher Luscombe’s production brims with humanity, ingenuity and irresistible charm… not just theatre but the capital at its very best.’ Sunday Telegraph
‘A wonderfully warming comedy, stuffed to bursting with belly laughs.’ The Times
’The feel-good hit of the summer.’ Daily Telegraph
Imagining that Mistress Ford and Mistress Page have each fallen for him, the fat knight Sir John Falstaff decides to seduce them both, as much for their husbands’ money as for their personal charms. Wise to the old rogue’s tricks, the women turn the tables on him with a series of humiliating assignations and a very damp, extremely smelly laundry basket.
Featuring many characters from Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, Shakespeare’s brilliantly constructed farce, which gave birth to a tradition that reaches down to the modern TV sitcom, returns to the Globe after delighting audiences in 2008.
Tickets from: £38.50 to £38.50
Henry IV - Part 2 Theatre Tickets, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London
At least the equal of Part 1, Henry IV Part 2 includes some of the greatest moments in Shakespeare: the deathbed scene of the old King, when Hal contemplates the crown; the reunion of Falstaff with his old boon companion, Justice Shallow; and Hal's devastating rejection of Falstaff himself.
This production will employ Renaissance staging and costume.
Tickets from: £38.50 to £38.50
Henry IV - Part 1 Theatre Tickets, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London
The first instalment of Shakespeare's gripping account of the rise of Hal from idle barfly to monarch-in-waiting combines compelling power politics with the hilarious antics of Falstaff, Shakespeare's greatest comic creation.
This production will employ Renaissance staging and costume.
Tickets from: £38.50 to £38.50
Henry VIII Theatre Tickets, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London
Famous in its own day as Shakespeare's most sumptuous and spectacular play, Henry VIII is a gorgeous pageant of masques and royal ceremony; a blaze of fireworks, cannonfire, red satin and cloth-of-gold. But within the passages of grandeur works the mind of the mature Shakespeare: psychological and political insight, language of great depth and power and, in the figures of Wolsey and Katherine, two of his most vivid and memorable characters.
Tickets from: £38.50 to £38.50
Macbeth Theatre Tickets, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London
From its first moments to the last fulfilment of the witches' prophecy, Shakespeare's gripping account of the psychological experience of murder enthralls the imagination. In scenes of nightmarish vividness and language of haunting power, Macbeth represents the profoundest engagement with the forces of evil in all drama.
Tickets from: £38.50 to £38.50
Eternal Stakes Raceday Horse Racing Tickets, Warwick Racecourse, Warwick
The midsummer highlight of the flat season at Warwick is the listed Eternal Stakes with over £30,000 in prize money up for grabs.
First Race: 2.20pm
Last Race: 4.50pm
Season: Flat
Tickets from: £13.50 to £13.50
Evening Racing Horse Racing Tickets, Warwick Racecourse, Warwick
First Race: 6.40pm
Last Race: 9.10pm
Season: Flat
Tickets from: £13.50 to £13.50
Easter Monday Raceday Horse Racing Tickets, Warwick Racecourse, Warwick
Season: Flat
Tickets from: £16.20 to £16.20
Ladies Day Horse Racing Tickets, Warwick Racecourse, Warwick
First Race: 2.20pm
Last Race: 5.50pm
Season: Flat
Tickets from: £13.50 to £13.50
Bank Holiday Family Fun Race Day Horse Racing Tickets, Warwick Racecourse, Warwick
Bank Holidays at Warwick see a family festival atmosphere descend upon the turf with top-notch family entertainment throughout the race day.
Season: Flat
Tickets from: £16.20 to £16.20
Traces Theatre Tickets, New Victoria Theatre, Woking
Since taking the Edinburgh Festival by storm in 2007, followed by sell-out seasons in London’s West End, New York, Paris and Montreal, award-winning Traces tours the UK for the first time.
Traces is a high energy, dazzling display of urban acrobatics that combines traditional circus skills with basketball, skateboarding, a mix of street and contemporary dance, traditional theatre, humour and amazing audio visual effects.
Set to a soundtrack that includes hip-hop, rock 'n' roll, blues and classical music, this infectious funky pioneering new brand of circus is a thrill-a-minute that will leave you begging for more.
The five ultra talented performers reveal snippets of their own personal stories throughout the show, drawing the audience in until the dramatic climax leaves them on the edge of their seats willing them to pull off the seemingly impossible.
Tickets from: £18.00 to £24.00
Burke and Hare Murder Tour Event Tickets, Meet outside the High Court, Edinburgh
Experience Level Rating: Event suitable for experienced investigators, extremely dark and we have had some frightening experiences.
Join us for this exclusive and special night where you will get to uncover the most famous story in Edinburgh, the story of the Burke and Hare murders! In 1828 the infamous murderers William Burke and William Hare embarked on a killing spree which took the lives of Edinburgh citizens and then sold their bodies to the Medical School for money.
We are about to take you onto a journey which will reveal their bloody and horrid past, join us as we take you on a tour of some of the most famous landmarks of the famous duo, including where they lived. This is certainly an event not for the faint hearted!
Burke and Hare Haunting's
We begin your tour at 10pm when you will meet our team from here you will be taken on the tour which will last around an hour and 30 minutes. The Burke and Hare murders (also known as the West Port murders) were serial murders perpetrated in Edinburgh, Scotland, from November 1827 to 31 October 1828. The killings were attributed to Irish immigrants William Burke and William Hare, who sold the corpses of their 17 victims to provide material for dissection. Their purchaser was Doctor Robert Knox, a private anatomy lecturer whose students were drawn from Edinburgh Medical College.
On the tour you will visit the site where the killers lived and where they committed 17 chilling murders, learn about 'Graverobbers' with a visit to Greyfriars Kirkyard and how Burke and Hare beat these gangs to provide the freshest corpses for the Medical School and hear about the gripping trial and how one of the men were the focus of Scotlands largest attended execution. Following on from the tour we will then meet you back at The Mercat Cross where we will then take you onto Niddry Street Vaults for a Ghost Hunt you will never forget!
It is rumored that in the 1820s, the infamous serial killers William Burke and William Hare lurked within the vaults, killing some of their 17 victims. With dozens of other deaths due to disease and crime, the vaults under South Bridge remain one of the world's most haunted places. Experience the mystery of the South Bridge and Niddry Street on our special ghost hunt.
The Niddry Street Vaults Haunting's
The vaults are said to be a hive of paranormal activity. The Vaults featured on Most Haunted and Most Haunted Live and the team witnessed a high level of activity. People have complained of feeling sick and dizzy and many have had to leave rooms due to the high intense atmosphere, this is certainly not an event for the faint hearted!
Sightings in the Vaults include a spirit of a male who has been dubbed 'The Watcher', the man was mistaken on one tour as being the tour guide! People have been sick in the Pagan Temple and the ghost of a small boy has been documented as being seen on 19 separate tours of the Vaults!
Some visitors have complained of their skin burning whilst on tours and cold spots on their bodies! The experience is not advised for those of nervous disposition. Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. If the thought of an overnight vigil with the spirits in the Vaults is too much, this may be the experience for you. Will we come face to face with Burke and Hare? Join us a find out as we get to investigate the haunted vaults until 4am!
Full use of our paranormal equipment is available throughout the night but we encourage guests to bring along their own camcorders and cameras. Tea and Coffee will be served throughout the night, as there is NO Supper Buffet served we encourage you to bring your own snacks. This event is suitable for guests 18 years of age and over. The event will commence at 10pm, please see the map above for the meeting point. No food will be served on this event only hot drinks; we therefore encourage you to bring additional snacks for the night. Flat comfortable shoes must be worn on the night and we ask you to bring extra layers of clothing, it can get cold in the venue later on in the night. We encourage you to bring your own cameras and camcorders to use on the night and a torch. The event will draw to a close at 4am. Please note there will be no Medium Workshop on this event.
Full Itinerary
• Burke and Hare Tour around Edinburgh
• Ghost Hunt at Niddry Street Vaults, which includes:
• Introduction from our Paranormal Team and Medium
• Ghost Walk of the location with our Medium
• Equipment Demonstration
• Full use of Paranormal Equipment throughout the night
• Chance to be involved in seances and other paranormal experiments
*Please note* This experience is STRICTLY for over 18's only and not for people of a nervous disposition!
MEETING POINT
Tours leave from outside Edinburgh's High Court on the Royal Mile next to Deacon Brodies Pub.
Please note that there is no on site parking, parking will be in nearby car parks or street parking.
*PLEASE NOTE WE WILL MEET YOU AT THIS POINT AT 9.45PM*
Tickets from: £57.20 to £57.20
Cinderella Theatre Tickets, Royal Opera House, London
This is a mysterious and magical fantasy world, where the comedy of Cinderella’s pantomime step-sisters – unlucky in looks and love – provides the perfect foil for the developing romance of Cinderella and the Prince. Cinderella is a family event full of the magic of not just of the fairy godmother, but of The Royal Ballet too.
Tickets from: £27.50 to £104.50
Concerto / The Judas Tree / Elite Theatre Tickets, Royal Opera House, London
Tickets from: £12.10 to £60.50
The Cunning Little Vixen Theatre Tickets, Royal Opera House, London
Charles Mackerras, the champion of Czech music and the great interpreter of Janácek, conducts a cast who combine great singing and acting to bring to life the engaging characters in this special world – a lovelorn schoolteacher, a tipsy priest, a poacher. And then there is the gamekeeper who observes the changing seasons in the forest and encounters our heroine on several occasions, each with different consequences. The evocative and rapturous music and the touching story make this a truly captivating opera for young and old.
Tickets from: £24.20 to £121.00
The Ladyboys of Bangkok Fantasy & Feathers Tour Theatre Tickets, Sabai Pavilion, Nottingham
The fabulous Lady Boys of Bangkok are back in spectacular style with the new 2010 production of the country’s favourite cabaret party show.
It’s non-stop entertainment all the way. From Lady Gaga to the Saturdays …from Sarah Brightman to Bryan Adams... from a fantasy in outer space to the intensity of sensuous Latin rhythms…. from West End musical to Hollywood blockbuster…. the hits keep on coming as only Lady Boys of Bangkok can deliver. Also singled out for special attention is their favourite Thai TV show – BANGKOX GOT TALENT. But other than saying they are inviting some “celebrity guests” they are keeping the details very close to their ample bosoms.
In a flamboyant extravaganza combining the heady spice of Bangkok's exotic nightlife with the glamorous showgirl appeal of Las Vegas, The Lady Boys of Bangkok is staged in the unique ambiance of the Sabai Pavilion, in Derby, Brighton, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Leeds and Belfast. Early booking is advisable. Between Sabai Pavilion seasons, a theatre show tours the UK (for your nearest theatre please check in “venues” section).
Performed by 16 of the world’s most beautiful show-girls (who just happen to be men!) it’s the show everyone talks about! Whether it is the trade-mark painstakingly immaculate make up; the glittering array of designer-inspired hand-made outfits; the sheer effervescence and style of the performance; the show-stopping choreography or the saucy – but never crude or vulgar – comedy.
There will be more costumes (nearly 500) than ever before to , quite literally, cover the vast range of production numbers - ranging from Starship Troopers to hot–blooded Latins; from stylised casual summer wear to fantastic feathers and even from the historical to the hysterical.
When it comes to Fantasy & Feathers – no-one does it better than the fabulous LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK.
The fantasy starts as soon as you enter the fully carpeted Sabai Pavilion. You have left behind your daily existence and are transported to Bangkok’s exotic nightlife. Inhale the aroma of freshly prepared Thai food – then choose from a range of mouth-watering dishes. The licensed bars in the foyer and auditorium are stocked with a wide range of beers, spirits, wines and soft drinks. The Boudoir is stocked with an amazing range of delightful souvenirs, novelties, hats, masks and exclusive Lady Boys of Bangkok DVDs – the perfect reminder of a great night out.
In the Cabaret Room, you will be escorted to your table by Thai hostesses wearing traditional silk costumes. Hugely popular with hen parties and office outings, there’s a buzz of excited anticipation as the house-lights dim and the Master of Ceremonies, Sak, announces - "The Lady Boys of Bangkok are here for (sic) entertain you!"
Direct from the heart of Bangkok’s exotic nightlife, you will be entertained – like no one has entertained you before! - by 16 of the world’s most stunningly beautiful representatives of the Third Sex (Kathoey) – the sensational Lady Boys Of Bangkok. It’s the best party night in town!
BOOK NOW for the ultimate cabaret party night out. The Lady Boys of Bangkok - Feathers & Fantasy - a world in which everything is not quite what it seems.
PS: don’t forget there’s a whole range of souvenirs, novelties and Lady Boys of Bangkok branded goods to take home for your family and friends!
*Seating at performances in the Sabai Pavilion is at cabaret tables. Seating at other venues is in theatre rows.
ADMISSION
Premium Seats £26/£22 concession
Standard Seats £22/£19 concession, Students £10
Restricted View £17 all seats (Students £10)
No Concessions Fri/Sat
Friday 18th June only – 7pm & 9.15pm – £12 ALL SEATS
Tickets from: £19.40 to £28.40
Improbable Fiction Theatre Tickets, Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
Blues Brothers Theatre Tickets, New Victoria Theatre, Woking
The show that started it all has been selling out all over Europe these past few years, but Jake and Elwood Blues know that home is where the heart is... Last time they were here, they smashed, crashed and crooned their way through sell-out shows in the UK – no one does it like these brothers and they’re back to show you just why they are the best...
Featuring original members from that West End run, the (all new!!!) 'Original' show brings you all those amazing favourite moments and songs with a few new twists, a few new moves and a clean, freshly laundered suit...
The boys are joined by the sassy Bluettes, three amazing ladies with voices to knock you clean off your perch... So don the sunglasses, dig out your best pork pie hat, and buff up those dancing shows, because the Blues Brothers cordially request your presence for a night of the best music, the best moves and the best comedy you’re likely to see this side of Chicago. Just don’t tell the Police, OK...?!
All your favourite songs are here – of course!!! Everybody, Shake Ya Tail Feather, Sweet Home Chicago, Think, Respect, Gimme Some Loving, and loads, loads more!!!
Tickets from: £15.50 to £30.50
Evita Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Evita features many classic songs including Dont Cry for Me Argentina and Another Suitcase in Another Hall. This new production will also feature the Oscar winning You Must Love Me for the first time ever on stage. Written especially for Alan Parkers 1996 film adaptation starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, it became a Top Ten single immediately on release that year.
Tickets from: £30.80 to £38.50
Peppa Pig's Party Theatre Tickets, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Today it’s a bright and sunny day. It’s also a very special day. It’s Peppa Pig's birthday. So, come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant. A charming, original and imaginative show, full of brand new songs, muddy puddles and oinks!
This BAFTA-Award-winning children's TV favourite is recreated live on stage with magical puppets for the first time from the producers of LazyTown Live! (The Lowry, 2009).
Tickets from: £14.00 to £16.00
Afternoon Racing Horse Racing Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
SEASON
Flat (2pm-6pm)
TIMES
Gates Open: 12.00pm
First Race: 2.05pm
Last Race: 5.00pm
Tickets from: £15.00 to £20.00
Afternoon Racing Horse Racing Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
SEASON
Flat (2pm-6pm)
TIMES
Gates Open: 12.00pm
First Race: 2.10pm
Last Race: 4.55pm
Tickets from: £15.00 to £20.00
Summer Afternoon Racing Horse Racing Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
SEASON
Flat (2pm-6pm)
TIMES
Gates Open: 12.00pm
First Race: 2.10pm
Last Race: 5.00pm
Tickets from: £15.00 to £20.00
Unthanks Concert Tickets, Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank are unsentimental storytellers outside of time, forging links between folk worlds old and new.
Formerly known as Rachel Unthank & The Winterset, they are the British counterpart to Sufjan Stevens, Tom Waits and Fleet Foxes. Their second album The Bairns was Mercury Music Prize nominated and their new album Here's The Tender Coming features in almost every UK poll for Albums of the Year.
‘Absolutely Exquisite.’ - Paul Morley
Tickets from: £17.60 to £17.60
Panmure Evening Racing Horse Racing Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
What could be more relaxing than to unwind with friends and family at the end of a busy day, watching some cracking flat racing as the sun slowly sinks over the Surrey countryside?
SEASON
Flat (6pm-9pm)
TIMES
Gates Open: 4.00pm
First Race: 5.50pm
Last Race: 8.35pm
Tickets from: £10.00 to £15.00
Luka Bloom Concert Tickets, The Met, Main Theatre, Bury, Manchester
Tickets from: £15.40 to £15.40
tote Irish Day Horse Racing Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
No doubt then, that Irish Day at Sandown Park is one of the most sociable and atmospheric occasions in our racing calendar. Watch top horses and jockeys in action along with the a whole range of Irish-themed entertainment. And to top it the day, there'll be live music after the final race from a tribute band who are guaranteed to get the crowd rocking into the evening.
So come along and join in the fun with the people who invented it.
SEASON
Flat (2pm-6pm)
TIMES
Gates Open: 11.45am
First Race: 1.45pm
Last Race: 5.10pm
Tickets from: £20.00 to £25.00
Maggie Bell, Dave Kelly & British Quartet Concert Tickets, The Met, Main Theatre, Bury, Manchester
Tickets from: £15.40 to £15.40
Afternoon Racing Horse Racing Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
SEASON
Flat (2pm-6pm)
TIMES
Gates Open: 12.00pm
First Race: 2.15pm
Last Race: 5.05pm
Tickets from: £15.00 to £20.00
Coral Eclipse Day Horse Racing Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
Whether you're a full-on racing buff or you simply enjoy a good party with a little flutter on the side, the Coral-Eclipse is an absolute summer must, a day to throw caution to the wind; an absolute summer must.
SEASON
Flat (2pm-6pm)
TIMES
Gates Open: 11.30am
First Race: 2.05pm
Last Race: 5.30pm
Tickets from: £25.00 to £37.00
Blue Square Brigadier Gerard Evening Horse Racing Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
Brigadier Gerard was one of the best and most popular racehorses of the 20th Century, winning 17 of his 18 races.
SEASON
Flat (6pm-9pm)
TIMES
Gates Open: 4.00pm
First Race: 6.05pm
Last Race: 8.50pm
Tickets from: £10.00 to £15.00
bet 365 Gold Cup Friday Horse Racing Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
Being the end of the week, it’s also the perfect chance to get together with friends and colleagues and celebrate the arrival of Spring.
Tickets from: £15.00 to £20.00
Martin Simpson Concert Tickets, The Met, Main Theatre, Bury, Manchester
Tickets from: £16.50 to £16.50
bet 365 Gold Cup Saturday Horse Racing Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
Besides the racing, the day offers a rare opportunity to witness a parade of the jump season’s equine champions, which in 2009 included Kauto Star, Denman, Mon Mome, Big Bucks and Voy Por Ustedes. Industry champions are also honoured prior to racing with an awards ceremony for the Champion Jockey, Trainer and Owner, and the unique character of the meeting is further reflected by our Flat vs Jump jockeys race, which launches the afternoon’s card.
The day has become renowned for its after-party, which in recent years has featured Irish rock from The Saw Doctors. 2010 will be no different, with live music courtesy of The Saw Doctors after racing to bring the festivities to a rousing finale in the Parade Ring.
Tickets from: £25.00 to £37.00
Paddy Power Imperial Cup Raceday Horse Racing Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
In 2007, the winner went on to win at Cheltenham – and picked up a £75,000 bonus into the bargain! You can find out if any of this year’s crop of horses might be on track to repeat the ‘double’ by getting the experts’ view at our Cheltenham Preview Panel after the racing*. A panel of professionals from the racing world, including Paul Nicholls, Andy Stewart, Nicky Henderson and Paddy Power, will discuss the upcoming Festival races in detail and provide some insider tips.
Don’t miss our parade of retrained racehorses, showcasing some household names including Kicking King, Moscow Flyer and Brave Inca, who have gone on to new careers in other equine sports. And be prepared for lunacy as Paddy Power stages some new, madcap stunt to raise money for charity prior to racing, following the huge success of the Parade Ring Spacehopper Race in 2009.
*Please note that admission to the Cheltenham Preview Panel is on a first-come first-served basis, including an
allocation of seats for Sandown Park members.
Tickets from: £15.00 to £20.00
Grand Military Gold Cup Day Horse Racing Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
The Queen Mother was an avid supporter of the event, her horses winning on no less than five occasions, most memorably Special Cargo in 1984, 1985 and 1986. A statue in bronze of this magnifi cent horse stands overlooking the Weighing Room near our Winners Enclosure.
Tickets from: £10.00 to £15.00
Me and Me Dad Theatre Tickets, The Met, Main Theatre, Bury, Manchester
Tickets from: £13.20 to £13.20
Metrojazz Concert Tickets, The Met, Main Theatre, Bury, Manchester
Tickets from: £6.60 to £6.60
Paul Chowdhry Concert Tickets, The Met, Main Theatre, Bury, Manchester
Constantly challenging and relentlessly inventive comedy fuels an eclectic set punctuated by impressive feats of mimicry and verbal dexterity. His highly charged dry observational humour taps into the diversity of contemporary Britain.
"One of the finest Asian comics around, he's laidback, very cool and always has a great take on multicultural Britain."
Time Out
Tickets from: £14.30 to £14.30
Tim O'Brien & Kris Drever Concert Tickets, The Met, Main Theatre, Bury, Manchester
Tickets from: £15.40 to £15.40
Django Bates Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tickets from: £16.50 to £16.50
Lou Rhodes Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
Vocalist with Lamb, Manchester's Lou Rhodes solo work veers away from that band's trip hop groove into an intriguing folk style. Nominated for a Mercury Music Prize for 2006's Beloved One, this self-confessed 'emotional junkie' produces deeply romantic ballads swathed in fragile acoustic guitars, violin and double bass.
This concert will begin at 8pm.
Tickets from: £13.75 to £13.75
N Dambi Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
Neil Cowley Trio Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
Child prodigy pianist Neil Cowley grew up to discover fame and fortune working with some of the best soul artists of the day such as Brand New Heavies, Gabrielle, The Pasadenas and Zero 7 before forming his own acclaimed band Fragile State.
Since those heady days Cowley has very much rediscovered himself forming his own piano trio featuring Richard Sadler on Double Bass and Evan Jenkins on drums. Their debut album Displaced which won the coveted Best Album at the 2007 BBC Jazz Awards. Expect their trademark energetic and forceful melodies, catchy hooks, soulful moments and thrilling climaxes. Another perfect night at The Band.
This concert will begin at 8pm.
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
Sarah Borges Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tickets from: £11.00 to £11.00
Sketch Pistols Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tickets from: £5.50 to £5.50
Warsaw Village Band Concert Tickets, Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tickets from: £16.50 to £16.50
Graythwaite Manor, Cumbria Ghost Hunt Event Tickets, Graythwaite Manor Hotel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
Experience Level Rating: Event suitable for beginners. Location not investigated before but documented paranormal activity has been experienced/witnessed.
Graythwaite Manor is a stunning country house in Cumbria, Lake District and is a brand new location for us for 2010! The manor house holds many secrets and we will take you on a journey which will uncover the house's dark and mysterious past. We recently visited the manor and the owners explained about the paranormal activity she had witnessed. Along the ground floor many of the rooms are warm and inviting but venture further up the dark corridors and the manor takes on a more sinister feeling.
A painting, once hung in the breakfast room, seem to be one cause of paranormal activity. When the owners took down the picture and moved it out of the area the activity stopped - did a previous owner take a dislike to the picture? Night Porters have expressed their dislike of walking along the ground floor corridor late at night, they complain of the feeling of being watched. In the breakfast room one of our team members had to be taken outside as they felt as if they were being strangled and this activity happened in the middle of the day! So shook by the incident they have refused to enter back into the manor house! Objects are often moved about in some rooms and the sound of running footsteps has also been heard. So who haunts the corridors and rooms of this stunning hotel? We dare you to step forward and find out as we spend the night at Graythwaite Manor Hotel!
The event will commence at 9pm, please arrive at the venue between 8.30pm and 9.00pm. Parking is on site at the venue. No food will be served on this event only hot drinks; we therefore encourage you to bring additional snacks for the night. Flat comfortable shoes must be worn on the night and we ask you to bring extra layers of clothing, it can get cold in the venue later on in the night. We encourage you to bring your own cameras and camcorders to use on the night and a torch. The event will draw to a close at 3am.
Full use of our paranormal equipment is available throughout the night but we encourage guests to bring along their own camcorders and cameras. Tea and Coffee will be served throughout the night, as there is NO Supper Buffet served we encourage you to bring your own snacks. This event is suitable for guests 18 years of age and over.
We will have overnight access to this unique location. The evening will consist of:
• Introduction from our Paranormal Team and Medium
• Ghost Walk of the location with our Medium
• Equipment Demonstration
• Medium Workshop
• Full use of Paranormal Equipment throughout the night
• Chance to be involved in seances and other paranormal experiments
Tickets from: £68.20 to £68.20
Peppa Pig's Party Theatre Tickets, Churchill Theatre, Bromley
Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity – jumping up and down in muddy puddles!
Today it’s a bright and sunny day. It’s also a very special day. It’s Peppa Pig's birthday. So, come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant. A charming, original and imaginative show, full of brand new songs, muddy puddles and oinks!
This BAFTA-Award-winning children's TV favourite is recreated live on stage with magical puppets for the first time from the producers of LazyTown Live! (The Lowry, 2009).
Tickets from: £16.50 to £18.50
Ruthin Gaol Ghost Hunt Event Tickets, Ruthin Gaol, Ruthin, Clwyd
Experience Level Rating: Event suitable for beginners/experienced investigators. Past investigations have deemed this venue extremely scary.
Ruthin Goal ceased to be a prison in 1916 when the prisoners and guards were transferred to Shrewsbury. The County Council bought the buildings in 1926 and used part of them for offices, the county archives, and the town library. During the Second World War the prison buildings were used as a munitions factory, before being handed back to the County Council, when it was the headquarters of the Denbighshire Library Service. In 2002 the Goal was extensively renovated and reopened as a museum.
The Goal is said to be haunted by many a spirit! Its certainly possible that John Jones, or'Coch Bach Y Balsa' as he was known, still haunts the building. He succeeded in escaping from the Goal twice, once on 30th November 1879 with three others while staff were having supper and secondly on 30th September 1913. This last escapade was to prove fatal. After living rough on the Nantclwyd Estate for 7 days, one of his pursuers, Reginald Jones-Bateman, shot him in the leg. John Jones died from shock and blood loss.
And what of William Kerr? Probably the Goal's most infamous Golfer, renowned for treating the inmates so badly, he was feared. Despite his reputation with the inmates , he was a loyal servant to the Goal and popular amongst the staff of the time. Serving in the Goal from 1871 to 1892, he used to ban prisoners from food, exercise and beat them if he deemed that they had misbehaved. He used to taunt them, banging on doors and whipping them at all times of the day, and jangle the cell keys outside the cells, infuriating inmates. His spirit still seems to linger, and he is commonly seen by staff and guests alike, and previous investigations have recorded the banging on cell doors, commonly associated with the infamous William Kerr. He left the Goal age 57 one day, and vanished. No one knows what happened to him. The Gaoler feared by many just seemed to 'vanish'.
Full use of our paranormal equipment is available throughout the night but we encourage guests to bring along their own camcorders and cameras. Tea and Coffee will be served throughout the night, as NO Supper Buffet is served we encourage you to bring your own snacks. This event is suitable for guests 18 years of age and over. The evening will start with a Introduction from our team, Ghost Walk with our Psychic Medium, Psychic Workshop and an Introduction and equipment demonstration. Our fully experienced paranormal team and medium will be on hand to guide you with paranormal experiments such as seances.
The event will commence at 9pm, please arrive at the venue between 8.45pm and 9.00pm. There is on site parking at the Venue. No food will be served on this event only hot drinks; we therefore encourage you to bring additional snacks for the night. Flat comfortable shoes must be worn on the night and we ask you to bring extra layers of clothing, it can get cold in the venue later on in the night. We encourage you to bring your own cameras and camcorders to use on the night and a torch. The event will draw to a close at 3am.
The evening will draw to a close with a sum up of any activity caught throughout the evening. Full use of our paranormal equipment is available throughout the night but we encourage guests to bring along their own camcorders and cameras. Tea and Coffee will be served throughout the night, as there is NO supper buffet on this event we encourage you to bring your own snacks. This event is suitable for guests 18 years of age and over.
Tickets from: £52.80 to £52.80
Horrors at The Hellfire Event Tickets, The Hellfire Club, Manchester
With Guest Medium Paul Hunt
Experience Level Rating: Event suitable for beginners. Past investigations have deemed this venue extremely spooky, appears to be haunted.
Join us at one of Manchester's most spookiest venues.....The Hellfire Club. Join us for a night you will never forget as we serve you a sumptuous evening meal followed on by a Clairvoyance Demonstration from our medium before a Midnight Ghost Hunt! The evening will start at 8pm when you will be served a 3 course evening meal (drinks will not be included), for menu details please see below, please note there will be a choice of what you can have on the evening. Following on from the meal our resident medium Paul Hunt will provide messages from spirit, a rather rewarding yet sometimes emotional experience.
The evenings can be a very moving experience with specific details being passed from Spirit people through our medium to their loved ones in the audience – especially if you are the lucky recipient of one of their detailed and accurate messages. At the stroke of Midnight we will commence our Ghost Walk/Hunt. Our Ghost Walk will involve a trip to the local graveyard, situated right next to the Hellfire Club! Said to be home to many a ghostly sighting can our medium make a connection with any of the spirits? Following on from this ghostly walk we will return to the Hellfire to conduct our Ghost Hunt.
The Hellfire Club is a listed 19th Century building, with a long and spooky history. Join us as we take you back in time and attempt to contact persons long since gone and from an era now lost in time. The venue is said to be extremely haunted, many owners, staff and visitors have claimed to have witnessed strange and unnerving shadows in the background throughout the building; many have reported cold spots and strange unexplained smells.
The Ghost Hunt will start with an Introduction from our team. You will be given a demonstration on the use of paranormal equipment you can use throughout the night and our fully experienced paranormal team and medium will be on hand to guide you with paranormal experiments such as seances.
The evening will draw to a close with a sum up of any activity caught throughout the evening. Full use of our paranormal equipment is available throughout the night but we encourage guests to bring along their own camcorders and cameras. This event is suitable for guests 18 years of age and over.
The event will commence at 8pm, please arrive at the venue between 7.30pm and 8.00pm. Although food is served on this event, drinks will be payable in addition to the cost of the event. Flat comfortable shoes must be worn on the night and we ask you to bring extra layers of clothing, it can get cold in the venue later on in the night. We encourage you to bring your own cameras and camcorders to use on the night and a torch. The event will draw to a close at 3am.
*Please note that on our mini ghost hunts there is no Medium Workshop. For the Ghost Walk part of the evening we request that you wrap up warm as we will be visiting an outside location.
STARTERS
Soup of the Dead
Death is upon us, our day of reckoning is here. To celebrate our passing the cauldrons of hell have been prepared and are full to the brim with our fresh homemade soup of the dead.
Belly of the Beast
On Satans return he ripped out the belly of the beast and left us with hot, sticky, spicy pork ribs, served with crunchy garlic bread.
Satan's Crown Jewels
Hot and spicy, Satan’s manhood is taken from him and served to you on a platter. Minced steak meatballs with a chorizo and tomato sauce.
MAIN COURSES
Return of the Mummy
In the crypt of an ancient tomb archaeologists fumble in the lost sands of Egypt, as the walls close around them they see emerging from the shadows the silhouette of the most evil king of Egypt. His chicken breast is stuffed with chorizo, spinach and mozzarella with crushed potatoes and sexy sauce.
The Hellfire Monster
Down in the belly of the Hellfire Kitchen, the chef wrestles with a cows severed torso. Triumphantly he holds up his trophy, an over-sized monster steak burger with Porto mushroom, served with chunky chips. Also available with cheese and bacon.
The Gut Buster
As the coroner tucks into his lunch of pasta, asparagus and goat cheese with sun blushed tomatoes, he recalls this mornings fatal road accident, The sight of the young nurses intestines spread across the carriageway made him pause momentarily as he spooned his last mouthful.
DESSERTS
Sweet Temptation
Our specialty Hellfire cheesecake with a selection of flavors including our famous Jack and Maria.
The Hellfire Sundae
A plethora of ice creams from a selection in the Hellfire kitchen.
Moulds of Desire
A selection of English and international cheeses with crackers and chutney.
Tickets from: £63.80 to £63.80
Colvin Quarmby Concert Tickets, The Cinnamon Club, Altrincham, Cheshire
Tickets from: £10.00 to £10.00
Kyla Brox Trio Concert Tickets, The Cinnamon Club, Altrincham, Cheshire
Tickets from: £10.00 to £10.00
Acoustic Alchemy Concert Tickets, The Cinnamon Club, Altrincham, Cheshire
Tickets from: £23.00 to £23.00
Snake Davis and The Suspicions Concert Tickets, The Cinnamon Club, Altrincham, Cheshire
Tickets from: £18.18 to £18.18
Terry Shaltiel Concert Tickets, The Cinnamon Club, Altrincham, Cheshire
Tickets from: £10.00 to £10.00
Totally Swing with Mark Mclaren Concert Tickets, The Cinnamon Club, Altrincham, Cheshire
After 3 performances in 2009 we return with Totally Swing and who better than Mark Maclaren to lead us away and onto the dance floor. Classic tunes, some crooning and smooching and great music to dance to including Sinatra, Harry Conwick, Michael Buble and the rat pack. This is a dance night, the guys have been working on their set list and there will be many new songs played here for the first time.
Tickets from: £10.00 to £10.00
Explore London Walking Pass Sightseeing Tickets, Original London Sightseeing, London
CHANGING OF THE GUARD WALK
Sponsored by Crest of London
See Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace and the regiments that guard them in this exciting walk as you march alongside the guards at Buckingham Palace.*
Departs daily @ 10:30am from The Original London Visitor Centre
LONDON LEGENDS
Sponsored by 'Ripley's Believe It or Not!'
Be Amazed! The Beatles almost arrested, TV born in a backstreet, Jimi Hendrix's last gig, tickets for the ill-fated Titanic - it's strange, it's true, it's Rock 'n' Roll!
Departs daily @ 1:00pm from The Original London Visitor Centre
JACK THE RIPPER WALK
Sponsored by The London Dungeon
Walk in the footsteps of the world's most infamous serial killer as we reveal his murderous tale from the dark street of Whitechapel in 1888.
Departs daily @ 3:30pm from The Original Tour stop at the Tower of London on Tower Hill
* On non-guard change days walks go to Buckingham Palace and to St James's Palace where you can take photos of sentry boxes. The guard change does not take place if it is raining.
** All tours take approximately 90 minutes. Please note that the Jack the Ripper walk will finish at Aldgate East tube station and not at one of our bus stops.
Tour Info
Changing of the Guard Walk - departs daily @ 10:30am
London Legends - departs daily @ 1:00pm
Jack the Ripper - departs daily @ 3:30pm
The Original London Visitor Centre opening hours for voucher redemption:
Monday-Saturday: 8:30am to 6:00pm
Sunday & Bank Holidays: 9:00am to 5:30pm
Running Time: 90 minutes on each tour
All vouchers must be redeemed on the day of the first walk from The Original London Visitor Centre,17-19 Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, London, SW1Y 5BL.
Tickets from: £14.00 to £14.00
Animal Health Trust Gala Race Day Horse Racing Tickets, Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket
Open air bars, the sun dappling through the trees and the thatched roofed buildings make up the character of this distinctive and much loved course.
First Race: 1.50pm
Last Race: 5.05pm
Tickets from: £5.00 to £17.60
Summer Saturday Racing Horse Racing Tickets, Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket
Open air bars, the sun dappling through the trees and the thatched roofed buildings make up the character of this distinctive and much loved course.
First Race: 2.10pm
Last Race: 5.30pm
Tickets from: £5.00 to £17.60
Summer Saturday Racing Horse Racing Tickets, Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket
Open air bars, the sun dappling through the trees and the thatched roofed buildings make up the character of this distinctive and much loved course.
First Race: 2.00pm
Last Race: 5.20pm
Tickets from: £5.00 to £17.60
BBC Summer Good Food Show General Admission Event Tickets, The NEC Birmingham, Birmingham
Beat the winter blues and book a ticket to the BBC Summer Good Food Show, returning to the NEC Birmingham from 16-20 June 2010. Tickets are now on sale for the Show that brings you everything you need for a sensational summer of fine dining, seasonal treats, refreshing drinks and perfect picnics.
We’ll have plenty of familiar faces giving live cooking demonstrations in the Summer Kitchen, including the Hairy Bikers and James Martin, along with Saturday Kitchen’s favourite wine guru, Olly Smith hosting the sessions.
The Producers’ Village will be back with some of the finest seasonal and regional produce to treat your taste buds, and you’ll be able to sample refreshing wines and cool cocktails in the Drinks section. For those who love the amber nectar, Tasting Beers Live will be returning to the Show (Friday – Sunday) to help you find the perfect accompaniment to those sizzling summer barbecues.
NEW! for 2010 - the MasterChef Experience was a huge success at the London and Birmingham Good Food Shows last November and now it’s coming to the BBC Summer Good Food Show. Pick up tips from your favourite chefs from the series, take part in masterclasses, watch live cook-offs and if you think you have what it takes you can even show off your culinary skills in the all new Invention Test.
Included in the ticket price is entry to BBC Gardeners’ World Live, which takes place alongside the BBC Summer Good Food Show. Here you’ll find all you need to get your garden looking gorgeous for alfresco dining during the long summer evenings. Pick up tips from top TV gardeners such as Alan Titchmarsh and Toby Buckland, delight in the aromas and beautiful displays in the RHS Floral Marquee sponsored by Renault and be inspired by the award-winning Show gardens. Plus you’ll really enjoy our new Grow your own Garden sponsored by NS&I where you can pick up tips from experts such as Jekka McVikkar on growing herbs.
Everyone loves summer – so book your tickets now for a delicious day out.
Tickets from: £21.50 to £21.50
BBC Gardeners' World Live General Admission Event Tickets, The NEC Birmingham, Birmingham
A host of big name gardeners will be dispensing expert advice at this years’ BBC Gardeners’ World Live at The NEC Birmingham from 16-20 June 2010, which will be celebrating the great outdoors and helping you make the most of your garden this summer.
In the Gardeners’ World Magazine Theatre there will be talks and demos from top presenters of the show past and present including: Toby Buckland, Carol Klein, Joe Swift and Alys Fowler plus Alan Titchmarsh and Monty Don. There will also be ongoing demonstrations on the Taste of Greenacre feature, bringing the BBC TV garden to life. Meanwhile BBC1’s Countryfile presenters Matt Baker, Julia Bradbury, John Craven and Adam Henson will be taking a look at wildlife and the environment in the Countryfile Magazine area.
Gardening fans will find plenty at BBC Gardeners’ World to keep their outdoor spaces looking gorgeous. Vistiors will be inspired by stunning designs in our featured Show Gardens, can shop their way through a variety of plants and garden supplies, or take in the beautiful sights and smells in the RHS Floral Marquee sponsored by Renault, with award-winning displays and tips from the UK's top growers. Visitors can even learn how to create their own arrangements in our Floristry Masterclasses (new for 2010), or try their hand at producing tasty home-grown fruit, vegetables and herbs and put questions to the experts on the Grow Your Own Garden.
Included in the ticket price is entry to the BBC Summer Good Food Show. Here guests will find everything they need to enjoy sizzling summer barbecues, alfresco dining, and entertaining during the long summer evenings. There’ll be live cooking demonstrations from top celebrity chefs including the Hairy Bikers and James Martin, hundreds of delicious seasonal products to stimulate the senses, cool cocktails and refreshing wines, plus the all-new MasterChef Experience and the opportunity for lunch in the Toque d’Or Competition Restaurant.
Bringing Gardening to life - book your tickets now for the ultimate gardening experience.
Tickets from: £21.50 to £21.50
Evening Racing Horse Racing Tickets, Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury on Thames
Tickets from: £13.50 to £13.50
digibet Wednesday Night Series Horse Racing Tickets, Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury on Thames
Tickets from: £13.50 to £13.50
Easter Saturday Race Day Horse Racing Tickets, Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury on Thames
FREE Family Fun for the kids! KIDS GO FREE!
Gates open
12.05pm
First race
2.05pm
Last race
5.25pm
Tickets from: £13.50 to £13.50
May Day Bank Holiday Racing Horse Racing Tickets, Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury on Thames
Free Family Fun for the kids! KIDS GO FREE!
Gates open
12pm
First race
2pm
Last race
5pm
Tickets from: £13.50 to £13.50
JLS: Racing & Music Evening Horse Racing Tickets, Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside
Runners-up in the X Factor in 2008, their first two singles have gone to the top of the radio airplay charts, and the group have just released their debut album which sold half a million copies in three weeks.
The most successful new group of the year, they embarked on a UK tour to sell-out audiences in December 2009.
First Race 6.35pm - Last Race 9.05pm. JLS to perform after the last race.
Racing sponsored by supporters of Cancer Research UK. Gates open 6.40pm. Racing followed by Live Music Act. Further details to follow.
Tickets from: £18.00 to £43.00
London Originals Package Items, London Promos, London
Simply turn up and enjoy for only 40.00 per person - A saving of 30% on standard prices
1. Madame Tussauds - Recieve a voucher which can be exchaged directly at the venue any date until November 2010 to Visit Madame Tussauds where you can experience what it is like to be famous as you join a host of the world's hottest celebrities
2. Shakespeare Globe Theatre Tour & Exhibition - Recieve a Voucher which can be exchaged directly at the venue any date until November 2010 to have a guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre where storytellers take you on a fascinating half-hour tour of the auditorium. Journey through time to Elizabethan London with their colourful tales of the 1599 theatre experience as well as the reconstruction process of the 1990's and how the wooden 'o' works today as an imaginative and experimental theatrical space. This is the World's largest exhibition devoted to Shakespeare.
3. Bronze Cheque - Valid for a three-course meal with coffee at one of a selection of London restaurants
All this for just 40.00 per person - A saving of 18.00
Additional Information
Attraction vouchers can be exchanged at the venues any date until November 2010
Hours of Operation
Opening hours vary for each restaurant; please confirm when making your reservation.
Note:
To avoid disappointment, you are advised to make a reservation prior to arrival at your chosen restaurant as these are popular restaurants. Listed rates do not include gratuity; gratuity for your server is at your discretion. If you order additional products, you must pay the restaurant directly.
Cheques are not valid for dining on Christmas Day, New Years Eve, or Valentines Day. Each cheque is valid for a three-course meal for one person; each course has three options to choose from. All meals are subject to availability; you may need to contact more than one restaurant to secure a reservation. Cheques are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash, either wholly or partly. Each cheque is valid until the date of expiration shown on your printed voucher.
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Mikhailovsky - Laurencia Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London
In 2010, London will be the first city in the world to witness this historical revival of the famous ballet, after a fifty year absence from stage, in a new full-length production created for the Mikhailovsky by Mikhail Messerer.
Please note: there are no surtitles in this production.
Tickets from: £11.00 to £71.00
Westlife: Music & Racing Night Concert Tickets, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
Westlife, who are starting a UK summer tour this year called ‘The Where we are Tour’, is made up of Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne. The group is the only act in UK history to have their first seven singles go straight to Number 1 and have since gone on to sell over 45 million records worldwide. It has also been announced that they are the "second biggest selling artist" and the "biggest selling band of the decade" in the UK.
Spending much of 2009 hidden away in studios across Europe and the US, Westlife have been quietly creating their most exciting album to date. ‘Where We Are’ features work from pop’s finest craftsmen, including Grammy nominated Ryan Tedder (Leona Lewis, Beyonce) Steve Robson (James Morrison, Take That) Steve Booker (Duffy) Louis Biancaniello and Sam Watters (Whitney Houston, Anastacia.) and Shaznay Lewis, who co-writes a track with band member Mark Feehily.
Westlife are at peak performance, match fit and ready for the second chapter of their incredible history!
Tickets include access to an evening of thrilling racing, commencing at 5:40pm, after which the concert will start from 8:45pm (approx).
SEASON
Flat (6pm-9pm)
TIMES
Gates Open: 4.00pm
First Race: 5.40pm
Last Race: 8.25pm
Tickets from: £27.00 to £32.00
Mikhailovsky - Giselle Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London
The Mikhailovsky Theatre’s 2008 production of Giselle by Nikita Dolgushin, a specialist in historical works, managed to amaze both the public and the critics. Dolgushin, a noble Albrecht in his time as a dancer, inspired the creation of the ballet and delicately united dance and pantomime. The choreographer revealed the essence of the romantic ballet: the story of Giselle is told in the language of ballet classicism. Together with Vyacheslav Okunev, who designed the epitome of romantic settings, Dolgushin created a production that was described by a British critic ‘an exemplary Giselle’.
Please note: there are no surtitles in this production.
Tickets from: £16.00 to £76.00
Mikhailovsky - Swan Lake Theatre Tickets, London Coliseum, London
