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Whistle
Down The Wind |
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| Weds
20th - Sat 30th January 2010 |
| Bill
Kenwright’s critically acclaimed production of Andrew
Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman’s stage adaptation
of the 1961 novel, which was also made into a film starring
Hayley Mills and Alan Bates. The musical is set in the
American deep south. |
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Disney's
High School Musical 2 |
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| Mon
1st - Sat 6th February 2010 |
| School’s
out and the Wildcats are back in this highly anticipated
sequel for an all new adventure. Join Troy, Gabriella,
Sharpay, Ryan and the East High gang as they dive into
the enchanted world of Lava Springs Country Club |
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also
see -
DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 - manchester -
23
- 28 nov |
also
see -
MILEY CYRUS - manchester evening news arena r
- 27
& 28 dec |
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Dancing
In The Streets |
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| Mon
8th - Sat 13th February 2010 |
| Experience
the energy, the excitement, the emotion and the electricity
of Motown's Greatest Hits with Ivor Novello Award
winning Keith Strachan’s new production of the hit
show, a spectacular celebration of music from the Motor
City - Detroit |
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also
see -
DANCING IN THE STREETS - manchester palace theatre
- 1
- 3 oct |
also
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THE MOTOWN SHOW - liverpool empire - 5
sep |
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JLS
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| Sun
14th February 2010 |
| London
R&B act Jack the Lad Swing, who finished runners-up
to Alexandra Burke in the 2008 X Factor. They've already
enjoyed a UK chart-topping hit single with 'Beat Again',
which sold over 100,000 in one week |
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also
see -
JLS - manchester apollo - 6
feb |
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Noddy
In Toyland |
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| Mon
15 & Tues 16 February 2010 |
| Noddy
and his friends have been entertaining children for generations
and it's easy to see why... See Noddy and his Toy Town
friends playing, laughing and learning about the world
around them in this brand new, anniversary, live tour |
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also
see -
NODDY IN TOYLAND - manchester opera house - 27
jul |
also
see -
MILKSHAKE LIVE - liverpool empire - 1
& 2 sep |
also
see -
HI-5 - liverpool empire - 23
nov |
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Circus
Of Horrors |
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| Weds
17 February 2010 |
| The
rocking and shocking brand new show from Circus Of Horrors,
‘The Day of the Dead Mexicano’ is set
in Mexico during the early 1900’s, and features
some of the worlds greatest, grotesque, most daring and
bizarre Circus acts. |
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also
see -
CIRCUS OF HORRORS - manchester palace theatre
- 18
feb |
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Traces |
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| Thu
18th - Sat 20th February 2010 |
| Les
7 Doigts de la Main (The 7 Fingers) are an astonishingly
talented young French-Canadian company who've pioneered
a whole new brand of circus. Four men & one woman
give superb, dazzling, gravity defying displays of acrobatic
brilliance |
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Matthew
Bourne's Swan Lake |
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| Mon
22nd to Sat 27th February 2010 |
| Since
its 1995 world premiere at Sadler’s Wells, Matthew
Bourne’s breathtaking and sexy version of SWAN LAKE
has become the longest running ballet in the London’s
West End and on Broadway. |
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Ronan
Keating |
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| Weds
28th February 2010 |
| record-breaking,
staggeringly successful Ex-Boyzone Irish superstar with
unstoppable solo pop hits like 'When You Say Nothing At
All', 'Life is A Rollercoaster', 'If Tomorrow Never Comes',
'Lovin' Each Day' and 'I Hope You Dance' |
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also
see -
RONAN KEATING - manchester apollo - 13
mar |
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Sally
Morgan |
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| Mon
1 March 2010 |
| One
of the UK's most respected psychics comes to the Empire
Theatre for her first ever live tour. On her own ITV show
'Sally Morgan: Star Phychic', Sally gave readings for
celebs like Kym Marsh and Danny Dyer |
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Derren
Brown - Enigma |
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| Tues
2nd, Wed 3rd March & Sun 2nd May 2010 |
| Playing
to sell-out audiences nationwide, Derren Brown will once
again demonstrate why he is one of the country's most
revered live performers; a master of magic, mind control
and psychological illusion. |
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Stop
Messing About |
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| Thurs
4th to 6th March |
| Direct
from the West End comes the Kenneth Williams’ extravaganza,
Stop Messing About. From the team that brought you the
hugely successful Round The Horne….Revisited (The
Lowry, 2005) comes a guaranteed laugh-a-minute evening,
as Kenneth Williams’ waspish wit takes centre stage
this spring. |
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Dreamboats & Petticoats |
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| Mon
8th - Sat 13th March 2010 |
| In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition – and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock 'n' roll fame beckons... Featuring classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, and many more, including Let's Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, Bobby's Girl, Three Steps To Heaven, Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let It Be Me, Great Pretender, C'mon Everybody, Let's Twist Again and many more hits from music's golden era! |
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Pasion
De Buena Vista |
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| Sun
14th March 2010 |
| If
there is something that reflects the Cuban mentality is
best, it is the music. The world famous music styles such
as rumba, mambo, cha-cha-cha and salsa originated in Cuba.
Hot rhythms, rousing dances, exotic beauty & dreamlike
melodies. |
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also
see -
PASION DE BUENA VISTA - manchester palace theatre
- 25-27
Feb 2010 |
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That'll
Be The Day |
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| Mon
15th March 2010 |
| The
Number One Award winning entertainment show, returns with
a brand new production. This new show includes a new unique
mixture of 50’s, 60’s & 70’s rock
‘n’ roll hits mixed with great comedy that
never fails to surprise. |
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The Comedy & Country Show |
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| Weds 17th March 2010 |
| Further information on this event to follow. |
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Lee
Mack |
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| Thu
18 March 2010 |
| The
critically acclaimed BAFTA-winning Southport comedian,
best known as the star of BBC1's 'Not Going Out' and 'Would
I Lie To You!', brings his trademark brand of high energy
banter, well crafted gags and sharp one-liners to Liverpool |
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also
see -
LEE MACK - manchester lowry - 7
mar |
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All
Star Superstar Wrestling |
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| Fri
19 March 2010 |
| Liverpool's
Robbie Brookside has relinquished the All Star Superslam
British Heavyweight title due to injury. Wrestlers competing
to replace him include Gladiators Goliath and Oblivion,
Dave Taylor, ‘Man Mountain’ Kong and Big Vito. |
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also
see -
BIG TIME AMERICAN WRESTLING - liverpool empire
- 8
nov |
also
see -
AMERICAN SUPERSTAR WRESTLING - manchester opera
house - 12
jun |
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Dave
Gorman |
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| Sat
20 March 2010 |
| Dave
Gorman's unique new show, 'Sit Down, Pedal, Pedal, Stop
& Stand Up' will see the intrepid comedian covering
the entire British mainland as he travels from venue to
venue by push bike! He’ll be standing up during
the gig, if he still can! |
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also
see -
DAVE GORMAN - manchester lowry - 13
sep |
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Porridge
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| Mon
22nd to Wed 24th Mar 2010 |
| The
first ever professional stage adaptation of the BBC’s
hit comedy Porridge. Penned by the original writers Dick
Clement and Ian La Frenais this hilarious new play features
all your favourite characters from the original series. |
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The Soldiers - Coming Home |
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| Thur 25th Mar 2010 |
|
'Coming Home' is the debut album from Lance Corporal Ryan Idzi, Sergeant Major Gary Chilton and Sergeant Richie Maddocks AKA The Soldiers. Produced by Nick Patrick (Katherine Jenkins, Russell Watson) the album sees the trio take on a variety of covers in their own unique style. Proceeds from their album's sale go towards charities including The Army Benevolent Fund, Help For Heroes and The British Legion.
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also see - THE SOLDIERS - the bridgewater hall - 21 mar |
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Elvis
On Tour |
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| Fri
26th Mar 2010 |
| Features
a full evening show paying tribute to the early days of
'pure hip-swivelling ' rock n roll, the '68 Come Back
Special' & Elvis's Las Vegas performances. This serious
production features Lee 'Memphis' King. |
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see
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ELVIS ON TOUR - manchester opera house - 6
mar &
southport - 5
jun |
see
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ELVIS IN CONCERT - men arena - 26
feb |
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Boogie
Night |
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| Sat
27th Mar 2010 |
| Reggae
legends Aswad open the show and then soul legend Alexander
O'Neal takes to the stage. After the interval direct from
the USA multi-platinum hit makers Heatwave end the evening
with hit after hit. |
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see
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BOOGIE NIGHT - manchester opera house - 4
mar |
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Diversity
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| Sun
28th Mar 2010 |
| Diversity
announce their first ever headline UK tour in March &
April 2010! A jaw-dropping state-of-the-art spectacular
show bringing A Toy Story to life, featuring Britain's
Got Talent Star Aidan Davis and very special guests. |
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also
see -
DIVERSITY - manchester apollo - 27
mar |
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Oklahoma! |
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| Wed 30th Mar to Sat 3rd Apr 2010 |
| Oklahoma! was more than a hit -- it was the first real phenomenon in modern Broadway history. Set on America's Western Frontier, against a background of conflict between farmers and cattlemen, Oklahoma! perfectly integrates song, dance and story to tell the tale of farm girl Laurey and the two rivals for her affections, happy go-lucky cowboy Curly and the sinister farm hand Jud. Famously, the show opens with 'Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' containing a rousing score such as 'The Surrey with The Fringe on Top', 'People Will Say We're in Love', 'Many a New Day', 'I Cain't Say No', and the final rousing chorus of 'Oklahoma'.
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Laughter
In The Rain |
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| Mon
5th - Sat 10th April 2010 |
| The
new musical telling the story of ultimate survivor Neil
Sedaka, with all the hits from the innocent 50's to
the cynical 70's and beyond including 'Happy Birthday
Sweet Sixteen', 'Laughter In The Rain', 'Amarillo' &
'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do' |
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Blood
Brothers |
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| Mon
12th - Sat 24th April 2010 |
| Willy
Russell's multi-award winning musical, which tells the
captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at
birth, grow up on the opposite side of the tracks, only
to meet again with tragic consequences. |
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Sing-A-Long Rocky Horror Show |
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| Sun 25th April 2010 |
| Have you ever been to a film musical and had the uncontrollable urge to burst into song?
If you have then this is the show for you, the Campest Cult show of all time comes to the Liverpool Empire with all the lyrics of all your favourite songs on screen! |
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Dara
O'Briain |
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| Tue
27th April 2010 |
| One
of Ireland's funniest comedians, who produces laughs like
a magician produces rabbits from a hat. With a growing
reputation as a stand-up around the world, he stepped
into the mainstream limelight with the hit show Mock The
Week. |
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Hot
Flush |
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| Wed
28th April 2010 |
| Meet
Myra, Sylvia, Helen and Jessica in this hilarious musical.
Share in the friendships, the secrets, the tears, the
laughs and ups and downs of four ordinary women - and
one man - living extraordinary lives. |
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also
see -
HOT FLUSH! - manchester opera house - 1
mar 2009 |
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Abba
Forever |
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| Thu
29th April 2010 |
| Tribute
act who recreate
all of the enticing harmonies, bringing the full sound
and experience of Abba back to life. Dynamic choreography,
stunning visuals, a brilliant sound and an all live line
up has captivated audiences around the world |
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also
see -
ABBA FOREVER - manchester opera house - 16
jan 2010 |
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Back
For Good |
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| Fri
30th Apr 2010 |
| With
their amazing dance routines, numerous costume changes
& phenomenal live performances, adoring fans will
be singing & dancing within minutes and left with
little doubt that they are watching ‘The Greatest
Boy Band Of All Time |
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see
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BACK FOR GOOD - southport - 27
feb &
palace theatre - 6
mar |
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Yvette
Fielding & The Team From Living TV's Most Haunted
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| Sat
1st May 2010 |
| The
Most Haunted team have explored some of the spookiest
and most infamous locations in the UK in an attempt to
uncover the truth behind tales of restless spirits and
mysterious visions. |
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also
see -
MOST HAUNTED - the lowry - 2
feb |
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Derren Brown - Enigma |
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| Tues 2nd, Wed 3rd March & Sun 2nd May 2010 |
| Playing to sell-out audiences nationwide, Derren Brown will once again demonstrate why he is one of the country's most revered live performers; a master of magic, mind control and psychological illusion. |
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The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas |
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| Mon 3rd May & Sat 8th May 2010 |
| Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr and Dean Martin...names that have been immortalised on the silver screen and in the wider sphere of popular music. Simply put, they are legends of the 20th Century and icons of American history, who with their inexaustible energy and sheer talent, are still a force to be reckoned with.
The Rat Pack - Live From Las Vegas celebrates these amazing talents in a unique night of entertainment. The show has wowed London and can rightly lay claim to be the coolest party in town!!
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Jimmy
Carr |
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| Sun
9th May & Sat 5th Jun 2010 |
| One
of the most original and distinctive stars on television,
radio and the stage, Jimmy has enjoyed several hugely
successful years; The Rapier Wit tour will feature 120
minutes of fresh, uncensored material. |
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Crazy
For You |
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| Birkenhead
Operatic Society |
| Weds
12th - Sat 15th May 2010 |
| Billed
as “The New Gershwin Musical Comedy”, this
is the musical adaption of the Gershwins' 1930 musical
Girl Crazy |
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One
Night In Istanbul |
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| Mon
17th to Sat 29th May 2010 |
| The
smash hit phenomenon returns to the Liverpool Empire after
its infamous first run in 2009. Tom and Gerry set about
telling the story of their own and Liverpool’s past
European conquests while all the time dreaming of that
fifth big win. |
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Jake
& Elwood |
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| Sun
30th May 2010 |
| Jake
& Elwood - The Best Blues Brothers Show In The World…EVER!!!
…invite you to spend an evening with them in Chicago
and witness first-hand, masters at work as they explode
on stage for their world-class musical extravaganza. |
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also
see -
JAKE & ELWOOD - southport - 6
nov &
manchester palace - 21
may |
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Girls Night Out |
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| Mon 31st May to Thurs 3rd June 2010 |
| The perfect feel-good show for our times is back! A story of love, laughter ad men in thongs, together with a great pop soundtrack that will have you dancing in the aisles. Jane is preparing for the biggest day of her life and that wouldn't be complete without a traditional hen night with the girls. Meanwhile Tony and the boys are putting together the final touches of their make or break ladies only show. Both funny and touching, we follow the boys from rehearsals to performance, as they prepare for the forthcoming 'Feast of Flesh' contest, which could turn them from has-beens to heroes overnight.
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Colin
Fry & TJ Higgs |
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| Fri
4th Jun 2010 |
| Celebrated
Psychic Mediums Colin Fry and TJ Higgs. Be stunned by
their breathtaking accuracy and compassion in this all
new show as they conduct an evening of intimate communication
with your loved ones. |
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also
see -
COLIN FRY & TJ HIGGS - manchester opera
house - 13
mar |
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Joe
Longthorne |
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| Mon
14th June 2010 |
| This
talented artist began his career over three decades ago
with appearances on Junior Showtime, followed by a grounding
on the tough Northern club circuit. Joe has enjoyed sell-out
concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. |
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also
see -
JOE LONGTHORNE - southport theatre - 15
jun |
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Cavern Beatles |
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| Thurs 17th June 2010 |
| Tribute bands at their best are not just about looking and sounding like their famous counterparts, they are about capturing the essence and spirit of the real article. In this respect, the Cavern Beatles are the industry leaders. Their passion for the music comes across to the audience who are always left with the impression that the band are having a great time too. |
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Jane
McDonald |
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| Fri
18th June 2010 |
| Former
cruise ship cabaret singer whose performances on BBC TV's
'The Cruise' captured the public's imagination and propelled
her into the big time. Now a successful recording artist
and regularly appears on TV's Loose Women. |
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One
Night Only |
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| Fri
20th June 2010 |
| Liverpool's
finest stars take to the Empire stage in this One Night
Only Extravaganza. This
Variety Performance will see your favourite stars performing
numbers from the worlds of musical theatre, from Chicago
to Hairspray. |
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Strictly
Come Dancing - The Professionals |
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| Jun
21st - Jun 26th June 2010 |
| The
world champion dancers from the smash hit BBC TV series,
take to the stage in the ultimate dance extravaganza!
Starring Flavia Cacace and Vincent Simone, Matthew Cutler,
Ola and James Jordan, Kristina Rihanoff, Brian Fortuna
and Ian Waite |
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The Motown Show - How Sweet It Is |
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| Sun 25th July 2010 |
| 2009 Celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of the most loved and popular genre’s of music ever. Now in its 6th successive year, How Sweet It Is is a slick and high-energy recreation of the 60’s and 70’s music era in the city of Detroit. |
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see - THE MOTOWN SHOW - HOW SWEET IT IS - southport theatre - 5 feb |
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Chitty
Chitty Bang Bang |
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| Tue
29 June - Sat 17 July 2010 |
| Follow
the enthralling adventures of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,
the magical car, as it sails the seas and flies through
the air bringing back a host of memories, in this amazing
non-stop adventure for all ages |
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Fame |
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| Tue 29 June - Sat 17 July 2010 |
| Seen by over 4 million people FAME THE MUSICAL is the smash hit dance explosion that has captivated the country for over a decade. Fame The Musical is packed with breathtaking dance routines and unforgettable songs as the students of New York's High School for the Performing Arts find them selves on an inspiring journey of laughter, tears, heartache and romance. TICKETS ON SALE FROM 6th MARCH 2010 |
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Hairspray |
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| Tue
17th August - Sat 4th September 2010 |
| Michael
Ball reprises his West End role as Edna Turnblad in
the hit musical comedy based upon John Waters film. The
‘50s are out and change is in the air. Welcome to
the 1960's with this all-singing, all-dancing fun show.
Big Hair, big heart, big hit. |
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The
Armstrong & Miller Show |
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| Sun
26th August 2010 |
| Following
the resounding success of TV show, Ben Miller & Alexander
Armstrong will be touring a brand new live show around
all the UK’s major venues, with their usual mix
of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy comedy. |
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also
-
ARMSTRONG & MILLER SHOW - manchester palace
theatre - 8
& 9 oct 2010 |
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Vampires
Rock |
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| Sun
7th Nov 2010 |
| Vampires
Rock is theatre's best kept secret that's about to explode
all over the world. With a twist of rock and a hint of
comedy, and jam packed with the greatest anthems you know
and love, you're guaranteed to be on your feet. |
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Abba
Mania |
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| Tue 30th November & Thurs 2nd December 2010 |
| Abba
Mania has been delighting audiences and selling out UK
theatres since it's formation in 1999. In 2009, the show
continues to conquer the world fresh from a smash hit
tour of the Southern Hemisphere. |
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Roy
Chubby Brown |
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| Wed
1st Dec 2010 |
| The
man with the helmet still shocking audiences in those
few venues that will have him back! Always very popular.
Coarse and sick humour - strictly adults only. If easily
offended - please stay away. |
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also
see -
ROY CHUBBY BROWN - southport - 2
jul |
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Abba Mania |
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| Tue 30th November 2010 & Thurs 2nd December 2010 |
| Abba Mania has been delighting audiences and selling out UK theatres since it's formation in 1999. In 2009, the show continues to conquer the world fresh from a smash hit tour of the Southern Hemisphere. |
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Mark
Watson |
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| Fri
3rd December 2010 |
| The
2006 If.comedies Panel Prize Winner and Time Out's No
1 Critic's Choice. He was also a regular on BBC2's 'Mock
The Week', been in his own Radio 4 series, published his
second novel & performed sell-out runs at Adelaide
and Melbourne. |
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Jason
Manford |
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4th December 2010 |
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multi-award winning comedian and star of '8 Out of 10
Cats', 'Live at the Apollo', and 'XFM' embarks on his
a live national tour with this exciting and hilarious
show, that will have audiences begging for more. |
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Aladdin - Pantomime |
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| Fri 10th December to Sun 2nd January 2010 |
| From the producers of this year's pantomime Peter Pan, First Family Entertainment present Aladdin.
Aladdin will be doing all he can to win the heart of the beautiful Princess, but the evil Abanazar will be trying to thwart his plans. With all your favourite characters including Wishee Washee, the Emperor, Chinese Policeman, and of course, the ultimate pantomime dame - Widow Twankey!
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call 0844 847 2277
