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JANUARY
Sat 17
Money For Nothing – Dire Straits Tribute
Thurs 22
Cronton Sixth Form College present Full Moon
Friday 23
Only One Direction & The Katy Perry Experience Tribute
Sat 24
Andrew Curphey Theatre Company - Around The World
Sun 25
Northern Chamber Orchestra - Classic Viennese Whirls & Waltzes
Thurs 29
Myths and Mysteries – The Real Truth
Fri 30
Swinging at the Cotton Club
Sat 31 Alexandra Jane School of Dance - Showcase 2015
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Tues 10
Wed 11
Wed 11
Fri 13 & Sat 14
Tues 17 - Sat 21
Sat 21
Sun 22
Sun 22
Mon 23 & Tues 24
Fri 27 - Sun 29
Mon 30
The Fureys
M6 Theatre Company - Whatever the Weather
Mayor’s Civic Variety Night
Hot Steppers Dance Academy - Just Dance
The Zodiac present Hairspray
Minimum Wage Theatre Company - I, Zombie!
Sing-a long-a Frozen
Kate Simmons Dance - Little Stars
Children of Halton Sing
Kate Simmons Dance - Triple Bill/ The Seasons & Divertissements
The Heath School - One Page Story
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FEBRUARY
Tues 31
MIS LES
Tues 3 - Sat 7 Bentley Operatic Society - Die Fledermaus
Tues 10 - Sat 14 Centenary Theatre Company - Steel Magnolias
Wed 11
Love's Labout Lost - Live Screening
Thurs 12
Gypsies of Bohemia
Friday 13
Christian O’Connell
Mon 16 & Tues 17 North Liverpool Dance Academy - A Presentation of Dance 2015
Thurs 19 & Fri 20 Olwen Grounds School of Dance - March to the Beat
Sat 21 & Sun 22 Ella Performance Group present Oliver
Tues 24
Tmesis Theatre - That’s Amoré
Wed 25
The Illegal Eagles
Wed 25
Kate Simmons Dance - Allegrodance
Thurs 26
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
Thurs 26
Ormiston Chadwick Academy - The War of the Worlds
Sat 28, Mon 2,
Tues 3 March Emergency Story Penguin
MARCH
Wed 4
Love's Labour's Won - LIve Screening
Wed 4 - Sat 7 Cody’s Productions proudly - Whistle Down The Wind
Sat 7
Ellie Taylor - Elliementary
Sun 8
Northern Chamber Orchestra - Mixed Emotions
with Martin Roscoe
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APRIL
Wed 1
Wed 1
Thurs 2
Sat 4
Thurs 9 - Sun 12
Tues 14
Wed 15
Thurs 16
Fri 17
Fri 17
Sat 18
Sat 18
Sun 19
Tues 21 & Wed 22
Thurs 23 & Fri 24
Sat 25
Sat 25
Sun 26
Wed 29
Wed 29
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
The Neil Diamond Story
The Dreamboys
Charlie Landsborough
ADB Productions - Her Benny
Ballet Theatre UK - Aladdin
Steve Howe
Billy & Wally’s Big Variety Show
Jenny Colquitt plus support
A Vision of Elvis
Highfield Male Voice Choir
Travelled Companions - Where Caterpillars Go
Milkshake! Party Party Live!
LIp Service - The Picture of Doreen Gray
Glenda Hill Theatreworks
The Johnny Cash Roadshow
Patrick Monahan
Brighouse and Rastrick Band
An Afternoon with Anita Harris
Alexei Sayle - Listen with Alexei
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MAY
Sat 2 & Sun 3 Art In Motion - Celebration
Thurs 7 & Fri 8 Timeless Productions - Memory Lane
Thurs 7
Lisa Knapp
Sat 9
A.T. School of Dance & Footloose Theatre School - Take To The Stage
Tues 12 - Sat 16 Centenary Theatre Company - South Pacific
Fri 15
Andrew Lawrence – Reasons To Kill Yourself
Sun 17
Colin Sell - Laughter in the ‘One and Nines’
Tues 19 -Sat 23 Victoria Music - Our House – The Musical
Sun 24
Dirty Dusting
Wed 27 - Sat 30 One Small Step - Charity Dance Show
Sun 31
Hazel O’Connor
JUNE
Tues 2
A Ship of Fools Theatre Company - From the Cradle to the Bin
Sat 6
Consensus Theatre - The Importance of being Earnest
Sun 7
The Carpenters Story
Mon 8
Beating Berlusconi!
Tues 9
The Three Degrees
Wed 10
Andrew Dee
Wed 10
Blake
Thurs 11
Woody Mann
Thurs 11
The Searchers
Fri 12
Solid Gold 70s Show
Sat 13
The Drifters
Sun 14 Hayward Dance Academy - Gala Performance 2015
Mon 15 We’ll Meet Again 2015
Tues 16
Bridgewater High School - Dance Oscars
Wed 17
Cheryl, Mike & Jay from Bucks Fizz
Thurs 18
A - Kay - A Tribute to Barry White and Soul Music
Fri 19
An Evening of Burlesque
Sat 20
Showaddywaddy
Wed 24 - Sat 27 Encore Productions - Bad Girls!
Tues 30
Cronton Sixth Form College - Coven
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JULY
Fri 3 July
Fri 3 July
Sat 4
Sun 5
Sat 18
Sun 19
Thurs 23
Fri 24
Sat 25
AUGUST
Sat 1 August
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Andrew Curphey Theatre Company - Legends
Megastars Performing Arts School - Divas & Divos
Halton’s Got Talent
Sarah Royle School of Dance - Dance Fever
An Evening of Dirty Dancing - The Tribute Show
Abba Reunion - Tribute Show
MAMA - Genesis Tribute
Brindley Open Day
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The Brindley programme is a combination of professional work programmed
by the Brindley and community, amateur and professional organisations who
hire the Brindley.
The Brindley is part of the Big Imaginations Children's Theatre Network which
is dedicated to bringing brilliant children's theatre to the North West.
Where you see the Culture Circle logo, these are shows that we think would
appeal to the culture vultures among you. Visit the Culture Circle page of our
website for more details and to find out about future special events and offers.
Please note there will be a party atmosphere and possibly dancing at this show
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MONEY FOR NOTHING – DIRE STRAITS
TRIBUTE
Sat 17 Jan | 8pm | Theatre | £15
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Andrew Curphey Theatre Company
presents AROUND THE WORLD
Sat 24 Jan | 3pm & 7.30pm | Theatre | £9.50
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The abundant energy and the excellence and
musicality of their performance makes this a
‘must see’ for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits
fan. Featuring all the hits including Sultans of Swing,
Brothers in Arms, Walk of Life, Money For Nothing and
more. Fronting the band is the brilliant guitarist
and Mark Knopfler sound-alike Aled Williams
backed by top-class musicians that make this band
a worthy tribute to Dire Straits.
ONLY ONE DIRECTION
& THE KATY PERRY EXPERIENCE
Friday 23 Jan | 7.30pm | Theatre | £15
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Andrew Curphey Theatre Company return to
The Brindley Theatre with their exciting and
thrilling new production. Their latest extravaganza
takes you around the world celebrating different
cultures and heritage through dance, drama and
song. Join the 150 plus ensemble as they dazzle the
stage with this high flying fun filled adventure that
is sure to entertain all of the family. Don't miss
out!! www.actheatrecompany.co.uk
Northern Chamber Orchestra presents
CLASSIC VIENNESE WHIRLS & WALTZES
Sun 25 Jan | 3pm | Theatre |
£15, £7 Students,18s and under free
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The world’s original One Direction tribute
band. The boys capture the charisma, energy
and enthusiasm of the famous five with a show
that features songs from all of One Direction’s
smash hit albums. Charlotte Hopley was the first
Katy Perry tribute to step onto the scene, and
without a shadow of a doubt, this is the most
accurate tribute around the world. The perfect
family friendly show and pop concert all in one.
Join the Northern Chamber Orchestra for a
scintillating afternoon of popular classics by
the Strauss family and other Viennese masters.
The delightful programme is bursting with
breathtaking favourites. Programme: J Strauss
II Die Fledermaus Overture, J Strauss ll Blue
Danube Waltz, Lehar Gold and Silver Waltz, J
Strauss ll Perpetuum Mobile, Opus 257, J Strauss ll
Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Suppé Morning, Noon and
Night in Vienna and many more

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MYTHS AND MYSTERIES – THE REAL
TRUTH presented by Trevor Marriott
Thurs 29 Jan | 7.30pm | Theatre | £12, £10
Bentley Operatic Society present
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DIE FLEDERMAUS BY JOHANN STRAUSS 11
Tues 3 – Sat 7 Feb | 7.30pm Tues – Friday,
6pm Sat | Theatre | £12, Groups: Free 11th ticket
for every 10 bought (for the same performance)
LOVE'S LABOUR LOST - A Live cinematic
screening from The Royal Shakespeare
Company, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Wed 11 Feb | 7pm | Studio | £12, £11
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CHRISTIAN O’CONNELL
Friday 13 Feb | 8pm | Studio | £12
As a highly experienced investigator Trevor
Marriott has delved deep into some of the most
fascinating myths and mysteries; The Bermuda
Triangle, The Lord Lucan Mystery, The UFO
Phenomenon, The Mary Celeste, The Yeti, The
Apollo 11 Moon Landing and many more. Are they
fact or fiction This show is guaranteed to appeal
to a wide cross section of the public.
SWINGING AT THE COTTON CLUB
Friday 30 Jan | 7.30pm | Theatre | £20
Adapted by Phil Park & Ronald Hanmer.
Strauss’s most celebrated and popular operetta.
Intoxicatingly melodious and exuberant, it is
replete with mistaken identities, flirtations at a
masked ball, elegant frivolities and confusions of all
kinds which provide a hilarious vehicle for some of
the most captivating music ever written, which, of
course, includes the great Fledermaus Waltz. Be
prepared for a delightful experience!
Centenary Theatre Company present
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Tues 10 – Sat 14 Feb | 7.30pm | Theatre |
£13, £12
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Summer 1914. The King and his friends take an
oath to avoid women for three years, in order to
dedicate themselves to a life of study. No sooner
have they made their pledge, than the Princess of
France and her ladies-in-waiting arrive, severely
testing their resolve. Shakespeare’s sparkling
comedy delights in suggesting that the study of the
opposite sex is in fact the highest of all academic
endeavours.
GYPSIES OF BOHEMIA
Thurs 12 Feb | 8pm | Studio | £10
Ten times Sony Award winning Christian O'Connell,
takes to the road in his highly anticipated debut
stand-up tour, following sell out runs at the 2013
and 2014 Edinburgh Fringe. O'Connell is a dad on
the edge and if you've ever been a dad/had a dad
/ known a dad, this is the show for you. A show
featuring beloved pet death, pensioner sex advice
and the inherent evil of Peppa Pig.
Ella Performance Group present
OLIVER
Sat 21 & Sun 22 Feb | 7pm Sat, 2pm & 7pm Sun
| Theatre | £10
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Take a step back into 1920s New York City and
through the doors of Harlem's hottest club, The
Cotton Club. In this show, the exciting dance and
music of the Cotton Club is recreated by the
fabulous Jiving Lindy Hoppers, the world’s premier
jazz dance company and Harry Strutters Hot
Rhythm Orchestra featuring vocalist Marlene Hill
and compere/vocalist Megs Etherington.
The play, set in a small town beauty parlour tells
the story of the lives, loves and misfortunes of a
group of women. As the title suggests the main
female characters can be both as delicate as the
magnolia and as tough as steel so expect to experience
a plethora of emotions as you watch this
production.
An acoustic group who perform modern pop
favourites like you've never heard them before.
Drawing inspiration from the legendary gypsy
guitarist Django Reinhardt, the band capture all
the Parisienne charm and sophistication of the Hot
Club de France whilst putting their own unique
spin on hits by Britney Spears, Blondie, Girls Aloud
and even Iron Maiden.
www.gypsiesofbohemia.co.uk
Prepare to be dazzled by this wonderful inclusive
group of performers. Lionel Bart’s much loved
musical including the songs Consider Yourself, Food
Glorious Food and I’d Do Anything. By arrangement
with Musicscope and Stage Musicals Ltd of New
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Tmesis Theatre present
THAT’S AMORÉ
Tues 24 Feb | 8pm | Theatre | £10
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
Wed 25 Feb | 7.30pm | Theatre | £23.50
Ormiston Chadwick Academy presents
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS by H. G. Wells
Thurs 26 Feb | 8pm | Studio | £6, £4
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LOVE'S LABOUR’S WON (also known as
Much Ado About Nothing) - A Live cinematic
screening from The Royal Shakespeare
Company, Stratford-upon-Avon
Wed 4 March | 7pm | Studio | £12, £11
A hilarious, fast-paced, passionate and poignant
piece of physical theatre which explores the vast
world and culture of romantic love: from chance
encounters to hidden desires, and emotional
extremes to the science of romance, the piece
discovers the flesh and philosophy behind what
makes our hearts beat faster. The show combines
Tmesis trademark physicality with text from award
winning writer, Chris Fittock, stunning visuals and
an original score.
The world’s official No.1 Eagles tribute, continue
to amaze crowds everywhere with their extremely
tight harmonies and acute attention to
detail. Their ability to capture the emotion of Don
Henley’s vocal deliveries have won mass audience
acclaim both at home and abroad. This latest production
brings you all the classics – Hotel California,
Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Life in the Fast Lane, Take it to
the Limit, and a whole lot more.
THE CRAZY WORLD
OF ARTHUR BROWN
Thurs 26 Feb | 8pm | Theatre | £16
Josh is a teenage Sci-Fi fan. He loves Star Wars,
2001, Logan's Run, Metropolis, Star Trek but most
of all he loves alien invasion stories. Josh takes part
in a School adaptation of the Wells' alien invasion
classic The War of the Worlds. Slowly but surely
Josh realises that such an invasion may not simply
be a dramatic fiction but a very terrifying reality.
H. G. Wells' classic masterpiece is here given an
hour long startling and innovative interpretation.
Dep Arts in association with Slung Low
present EMERGENCY STORY PENGUIN
Sat 28 Feb 11am & 1.30pm, Mon 2 March 10am &
1pm, Tues 3 March 10am & 1pm | Studio | £8, £6
Autumn 1918. A group of soldiers return from
the trenches. Benedick and his friend Claudio find
themselves reacquainted with Beatrice and Hero.
Claudio and Hero fall madly in love, while Benedick
and Beatrice reignite their own altogether more
combative courtship. Shakespeare’s comic
romance plays out as youthful passions run riot,
lovers are deceived and happiness is threatened,
before peace ultimately wins out.
Cody’s Productions proudly present
WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND
by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Weds 4 – Sat 7 March | 7.30pm, 2.30pm and
7.30pm Sat | Theatre | £15, £13
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Kate Simmons Dance present
ALLEGRODANCE
Wed 25 Feb | 1pm | Studio | £5
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Allegrodance Touring Company presents an
Adaptation of ‘Carnival of the Animals’ and a
celebration of Jazz, Tap and Spanish Dance.
Arthur Brown first came to prominence in swinging
London in 1967, releasing the single Devils Grip, and
the number one Fire, which has been covered by
the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, The Prodigy and
The Who. He recently received the Classic Rock
magazine ‘showman of the year’ award and he is
promoting his new album Zim Zam Zim alongside
demonstrations of a new thought control helmet
that enable Arthur to creat music with the power
of his mind!. www.arthur-brown.com
The Emergency Story Unit is a secret organisation
that deploy to wherever in the world there's a
story emergency. Look around their state of
the art submarine, powered only by song! News
arrives of a stranded penguin in Antarctica. All
aboard! There’s a story to save! An interactive
adventure for young audiences and their families.
An installation incorporating puppetry, video and
music. Suitable for 5+ years
Based on the novel by Mary Hayley Bell and
subsequently the late Richard Attenborough
produced film, the story follows the fortunes of
a fugitive caught between the prejudice of adults
and the innocence of the young. Andrew Lloyd
Webber’s emotive score combines hauntingly
beautiful love songs and explosive rock music,
with lyrics by acclaimed Rock and Roll songwriter
Jim Steinman.

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ELLIE TAYLOR - ELLIEMENTARY
Sat 7 March | 8pm | Studio | £12
THE FUREYS
Tues 10 March | 7.30pm | Theatre | £18.50
MAYOR’S CIVIC VARIETY NIGHT
Wed 11 March | 7pm | Theatre | £tbc
Minimum Wage Theatre Company
presents I, ZOMBIE! by Eden Grace Apu
Sat 21 March | 7.30pm | Studio | £10, £8
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The star of ITV2’s Fake Reaction, Channel 4’s 8
Out Of 10 Cats and Host of BBC3’s Snog Marry
Avoid, takes her critically acclaimed fringe show
‘Elliementary’ on the road for her debut UK tour.
Join Ellie as she takes on such hard hitting issues as
love, life… and Matalan.
www.ellietaylorcomedy.com
"A smart, self-mocking and very amusing debut" The
Scotsman
Northern Chamber Orchestra presents
MIXED EMOTIONS WITH MARTIN
ROSCOE, PIANO
Sun 8 March |3pm | Theatre | £15, £7 Student
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Legends of Irish music and song, renowned for
hit songs I Will Love You, Sweet 16, The Green Fields
of France, The Old Man and Red Rose Café make
their first appearance at The Brindley. They are
responsible for some of the most stirring music
ever to capture the public imagination. A Furey’s
concert is always a night to remember!
www.thefureys.com
M6 Theatre Company present
WHATEVER THE WEATHER
by Gilly Baskeyfield
Wed 11 March | 1.30pm | Studio | £8, £6
Featuring performances from the finalists of
Halton’s Got Talent and H.E.A.R.T.S Dance
Academy In aid of the Mayor’s charities; Halton
Carers’ Centre, Nightstop Communities North
West and The Lilac Centre at St Helens Hospital.
The Zodiac present
HAIRSPRAY
Tues 17 – Sat 21 March | 7.30m, 2pm & 7.30pm
Sat | Theatre | Tues, - Thurs £11, Groups 15
plus £10, Fri and Sat 7.30pm £15, £14, Family
£50 (2 adults, 2 children), Sat 2pm £11
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Halton’s galligu waste buried deep underground,
the toxic industrial smells, the rolling river glowing
green... leads to the not - buried dead walking
among the living. Are you ready for the Zombie
apocalypse Dare you witness live the end of civilisation
as we know it Can you endure the insolence
of offal Can you survive and live among
the dead where the only scream you can hear is
your own
SING-A LONG-A FROZEN
Sun 22 March | 11am, 3pm & 6.30pm | Theatre
| £15 adult, £14 child, Family 2 adults & 2
children £46, Family 1 adult & 2 children £33
Four stylistically very different composers. Haydn's,
dark, dramatic Symphony. Mozart's flamboyant,
Piano Concerto performed by the acclaimed
pianist, Martin Roscoe. The third movement of
Janácek's Suite has been described as ‘Mona Lisa’s
smile converted to sounds’. Saint-Saëns’ rhythmic
dance, Havanaise, flashes with Spanish influences.
Programme: Janácek Suite for Strings, Mozart
Piano Concerto in A major K414, Saint-Saëns
Havanaise, Haydn Symphony no 52 in C minor.
Set in the charming world of a traditional Alpine
weather house, this quaint ornament tells us
what weather to expect today. When the little
woman comes out it's going to be sunny! When
the little man comes out it's going to rain! But
what happens when the winds of change blow
What will our lovable pair learn in their new and
unfamiliar conditions It might rain, it might get a
bit windy, but the show must go on! For audiences
aged 3 -103 years.
The Zodiac are thrilled to present another
Brindley Premiere of the smash hit West End and
Olivier award Winning Musical Hairspray packed
with great chorus numbers such as Good Morning
Baltimore, Welcome to the 60s and of course the
fabulous You Can’t Stop The Beat. This awardwinning
musical is sure to be another sure-fire hit
from The Zodiac.
A screening of Disney’s much loved film with lyrics
on screen to help you sing along, together with a
live host and magic moments prop pack so that
you can interact with the movie. Just sit back and
‘Let it Go’! YOU the audience are the stars! Remember
to dress up as your favourite character
for the fancy dress competition Recommended
for children aged 36 months and above due to the
prop pack contents. www.singalonga.net

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Kate Simmons Dance present
LITTLE STARS
Sun 22 March |12pm, 2pm & 5pm | Studio |
£6, £5
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Kate Simmons Dance presents
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THE SEASONS PLUS DIVERTISSEMENTS
Sat 28 & Sun 29 March | 3pm | Theatre | £10.50,
£8.50
MIS LES - A Revolution in Rollers by
& featuring, Gillian Hardie & Keddy Sutton.
Tues 31 March | 7.30pm | Theatre | £10
KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN
Wed 1 April | 8pm | Studio | £12.50
A show introducing our younger dancers from
the school, presenting an array of dance genre
for an enjoyable show with this years theme being
‘beyond the stars’.
Kate Simmons Dance presents Triple Bill of
Dance with the ORCHESTRA OF BALLET
NORTH WEST PLUS HANSEL & GRETEL
Fri 27, Sat 28 & Sun 29 March | 7.30pm |
Theatre | £12.50, £10.50
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A Ballet The Seasons choreographed especially
for our younger children to music composed by
Alexander Glazunov. The Seasons shows a young
child’s magical journey through our ever changing
seasons. Plus a fun packed Divertissements
Programme of Tap and Modern.
The Heath School present
ONE PAGE STORY
Mon 30 March |7pm | Theatre | £6.50, £4
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The inimitable Caz and Britney return after their
sell out stretch last year in Scottie Road The Musical,
voted amongst 'Top twenty shows to see' at The
Edinburgh Fringe Festival by the Scotsman and
deemed 'Living proof of the versatility and sheer
hilarity of female comedians' (Broadway Baby).
Prepare for dry ice and drama and follow these
Bag for Life owning heroines as they rewrite
history and get where dust wouldn't.
THE NEIL DIAMOND STORY -
The Life of a Legend in Song
Wed 1 April | 7.30pm | Theatre | £15
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The husband and wife duo were voted ‘Best Duo’
in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2013 and
also nominated for ‘Best Original Song’ for The
Ballad of Andy Jacobs from their superb new album
Tomorrow Will Follow Today. Their names have
become synonymous with quality with Kathryn's
sublime vocals merge seemlesly with Sean's deft
and inventive live guitar work on stage - and his
award-winning sonic skills in the studio.
www.kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com
THE DREAMBOYS
Thurs 2 April | 7.30pm | Theatre | £22.50
A Triple Bill of Dance, with West End to Broadway
excerpts, plus Hansel & Gretel accompanied by the
Soundscape Chamber Orchestra under the baton
of Daniel Parkinson. The Ballet Triple Bill consists
of two new works plus the exciting finale of Saint-
Saêns Danse Macabre set in the colourful venetian
carnival. – This evening will contain something for
the whole family.
The Heath School present a ‘dance extravanganza’
to celebrate the work of their talented students
along with local school and organisations. All
involved have collaborated with others who share
the same passion and vision. All the pieces have a
unique underlying theme which is based upon the
idea of One Page Story. Each group has selected
one page from a story of their choice and will
physically express their ideas of that moment in
time with their choreography.
Bob Drury returns with his highly acclaimed
one-man show celebrating the life and work of
this musical legend. This year’s show will include
iconic songs from a hit filled musical career, such
as, Cracklin’ Rosie, Sweet Caroline, Love on the Rocks,
America and Forever in Blue Jeans, alongside much
loved album tracks and more recent acoustic
material. Bob Drury’s show is a ‘must-see’ for all
Diamond fans.
The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a
doubt the UK's top Male Strip Show. They have
appeared on X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, Celebrity
Big Brother and many more. If you're looking for
the very best girls night out in the UK, look no
further than these incredible stripping hunks. An
action packed two hour show from start to finish,
these boys will literally have you begging for more!

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CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH
Sat 4 April | 7.30pm | Theatre | £24
Ballet Theatre UK present
ALADDIN
Tues 14 April | 7pm |Theatre | £15, £13
BILLY & WALLY’S BIG VARIETY SHOW
Thurs 16 April | 7pm | Theatre | £18
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A VISION OF ELVIS
Fri 17 April | 7.30pm | Theatre | £19
It's been two decades since Charlie Landborough
first shot to fame with What Colour Is The Wind.
His music ranges from inspirational to country,
from ballad to anthem. He is as entertaining on
stage as he is melodic, often venturing into the
realm of comedy, which offers a fine compliment
to the music and gives the concerts a real sense
of intimacy.
www.charlielandsborough.com
ADB Productions present
HER BENNY by Anne Dalton
Thurs 9 – Sun 12 April | 2pm & 7.30pm Thurs –
Sat, 1.30pm & 7pm Sun | Theatre |£16, £12, £50
Family (2 adults, 2 children), £12 Groups 20+
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A dazzling re-telling of this exotic classic tale
boldly brought to life through the entrancing magic
of classical ballet. Aladdin sets out on a quest in
search for the ultimate treasure. Deceived by an
evil sorcerer, he is left alone in a dark damp cave
where he uncovers a dusty old lamp. With just
one rub of the magical lamp, Aladdin’s journey
will sweep you into an exotic world full of daring
adventure, enchanting spells, unbelievable riches,
treachery and of course true love.
STEVE HOWE
Wed 15 April | 7.30pm | Theatre | £20
Radio personalities Billy and Wally host a packed
show headlined by the sounds of the American
Four Tops featuring all the big hits. Also terrific
tributes Dusty Springfield, Johnny Cash and an
amazing Whitney Houston. Plus the great swing
hits Andrews Sisters style from The Poppies and
fabulous 50's rock n' roll nostalgia with Liverpool
comedy vocal duo Sh-Boom. All this and hilarious
scouse comic Tony Roscoe.
JENNY COLQUITT PLUS SUPPORT
Fri 17 April | 8pm | Studio | £10
This show brings you a full evening featuring all the
classic hits, from the hip swivelling 50’s Sun Studios
to the Movie Years and the 1968 Comeback Special
with the finale being the electrifying Jumpsuit
Concert Years. Rob Kingsley is recognized as the
‘Official European Champion’ by winning Europe’s
Largest Elvis competition, he even has authentic
costumes that were made by Elvis’s personal
costume designer.
HIGHFIELD MALE VOICE CHOIR &
CODYS
Sat 18 April | 7.30pm | Theatre | £10 adult, £6
under 16s
HIRE
Winner of the International Quest for New
Musicals, Her Benny is a heart-warming, stunning,
rags to riches musical. With its fast moving plot,
rousing company numbers, powerful uplifting
choruses, memorable melodies, intelligent lyrics
and lively characters, it has all the ingredients of
excellent family entertainment. Urchin Benny and
his little sister Nell, rely on courage and love to
survive in Victorian England. Laugh, cry and be
uplifted as Benny fights crime and injustice to grow
up to find self-respect, love and success.
Steve Howe started out listening to Segovia,
Julian Bream, Big Bill Broonzy and Albert Lee. He
went on to contribute to The Syndicats, Incrowd,
Tomorrow, Bodast, Yes, Asia, and his own Trio.
Following a hugely successful return tour in 2014,
this year sees him release his solo anthology. He
will play some of his more familiar pieces plus
several new tunes with a few stories and songs
thrown in for good measure which should ensure
a great evening.
Singer / songwriter Jenny Colquitt is a local
musician with big dreams. Inspired by the
spellbinding vocal talents of some of the greats,
this acoustic session offers a pastiche of the soulful
sounds of Eva Cassidy and the raw rock edge of
Alanis Morissette. Her debut performance here at
the Brindley is set to captivate and leave its mark
in the hearts of the audience.
Be entertained by a dazzling array of music at the
Highfield's 'Spring Sing' concert! They perform
an entertaining mix of choral arrangements
with guests CODYS, the abundanlty talented
theatre group with flourishing stars of tomorrow,
mesmerising you with a new 'show song'
repertoire. The Highfield Male Voice Choir –
‘Voices in Harmony with the Community’.
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Travelled Companions present
WHERE CATERPILLARS GO
Sat 18 April | 10.30am, 1pm & 3pm | Studio |
£8, £6
LipService and Oldham Coliseum present
THE PICTURE OF DOREEN GRAY
Tues 21 & Wed 22 April | 7.30pm | Theatre |
£10
THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW
Sat 25 April | 7.30pm | Theatre | £18.50
BRIGHOUSE AND RASTRICK BAND
Sun 26 April | 3pm | Theatre | £18
A thoughtful look at the cycle of life, explored
within a garden where almost everything is made
from paper. Watch seeds fly, fall and sprout,
and shoots spiral and uncurl. Chase leaves and
butterflies as they flutter by in this lively garden
that pops up before your eyes! The show is an
intimate and magical experience for each audience
member, which includes an interactive play
session! Recommended for children under 5.
MILKSHAKE! PARTY PARTY LIVE!
Sun 19 April | 1pm & 3.30pm | Theatre |
£12.50 adult, £10.50 child, Family £42 (2
adults, 2 children)
Award winning LipService Theatre return
to the Brindley! Doreen Gray has it all, a
drive time radio show, a high ratings lifestyle
programme on Even More 4, but hitting 50,
Doreen finds her face no longer fits the bill.
At a school reunion she stumbles across a
youthful self-portrait and makes a dark and
dreadful deal.
The UK’s No1 Tribute, fronted by respected singer/
songwriter Clive John, re-creates with astounding
accuracy and truly captures the essence of what it
was like to be at a real Cash show. Also featuring
Jill Schoonjans as June Carter. The show takes the
audience from the 1950’s right up to 2002 and
all the stops in between. All the greatest hits are
included, Ring of Fire, Walk the Line and so many
more, accompanied by an amazing video back
drop with evocative images and shots from his life.
PATRICK MONAHAN
Sat 25 April | 8pm | Studio | £12
A band with a first class reputation for highly
entertaining concerts of wide public appeal, with
a record of major championship victories. In 1998
they held concurrently the English Masters, British
National and European Championships, a unique
‘Triple Championship’, still not equalled! They are
most popularly known for the famous 1977 hit The
Floral Dance for which it won both Silver and Gold
Discs for massive record sales and gained them
tremendous national and international acclaim.
AN AFTERNOON WITH ANITA HARRIS
Wed 29 April | 2pm | Theatre | £14
Featuring community actors as Doreen’s
school mates live on stage and on film.
The show’s stellar line-up includes Little Princess,
Bananas in Pyjamas, Noddy and Tessie Bear, Pip
from Pip Ahoy!, Bello from Jelly Jamm, Chloe from
Chloe’s Closet, Tommy and Tallulah from Tickety
Toc, Toby and Dolores from Toby’s Travelling
Circus and Milkshake’s very own Milkshake
Monkey! The show will feature 2 Milkshake
presenters, including Jen Pringle, Derek Moran,
Amy Thompson, Olivia Birchenough and Curtis
Angus. www.milkshake.channel5.com/
Lip Service want a team of 20-30 people of
mixed ages to do four rehearsals prior to
the show, to rehearse four musical numbers
as well as developing material which will be
filmed for inclusion in the performance.
If you would like to get involved please
contact:
thebrindley@halton.gov.uk
Renowned for his playful audience interaction,
clean material and HUGs, Patrick’s stand up show
is suitable for all the family. As seen on ITV’s
Splash! Fake Reaction, Show Me The Funny and
Celebrity Squares. www.patrickmonahan.co.uk
A wonderful cocktail of song, glitz, chat and
humour. With musical accompaniment from her
pianist, Anita reveals wonderful anecdotes from
her life in showbusiness, the people she has met
and the places she has been. She performs the
songs that have made her into one of the country’s
best loved stars including Memory, Just Loving You,
All That Jazz and Route 66 amongst many others.

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ALEXEI SAYLE – LISTEN WITH ALEXEI
Wed 29 April | 7.30pm | Theatre | £13, £11
TImeless Productions present
MEMORY LANE
Thurs 7 & Fri 8 May | 2pm & 7pm Thurs, 2pm
Fri | Theatre | £10
Centenary Theatre Company present
SOUTH PACIFIC
BY ROGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN
Tues 12 - Sat 16 May | 7.30pm, 2pm & 7.30pm
Theatre | £15, £14
HIRE
COLIN SELL- LAUGHTER IN THE
‘ONE AND NINES’
Sun 17 May | 3pm | Theatre | £14, £12
Are you sitting comfortably Alexei Sayle best
selling author, comedian and actor will be giving a
preview of the second volume of his hilarious and
thought-provoking memoirs with a reading from
Thatcher Stole My Trousers as well as from his first
volume Stalin Ate My Homework along with some of
his famous short stories. Followed by questions
and answers and shouting.
Art In Motion presents
CELEBRATION
Sat 2 & Sun 3 May | 2pm & 7pm Sat, 2pm Sun |
Theatre | £10
HIRE
From the biggest nostalgia show producers in the
UK, a stunning musical journey through the past
six decades. Including some of the greatest all time
hits by Judy Garland, Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard,
Frank Sinatra, Dusty Springfield, Elvis Presley,
Bay City Rollers, Abba, Michael Buble and many
more. Beautifully costumed and choreographed.
Performed by ‘West End’ and International
vocalists, along with the stunning ‘Memory Lane’
dancers.
LISA KNAPP
Thurs 7 May | 8pm | Studio |£10
Set in WWII on a South Pacific island, a young
nurse from Little Rock falls in love with a
middle-aged French plantation owner. This story
has both romance and drama, with a superb
musical score, featuring songs such as Nothing Like
a Dame, Gonna Wash That Man and Some Enchanted
Evening.
ANDREW LAWRENCE
Reasons To Kill Yourself
Fri 15 May | 8pm | Studio | £13, £12
I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue’s Colin Sell forsakes his
piano to turn film buff and share his favourite
British comedy film clips. From Fred Kite to Carry
On’s, shaggy dogs to shady drag, Kind Hearts to
Ladykillers, Col explores the laughter-makers
of our cinema from the beginning of Britcom up
to the 60s; Will Hay, Arthur Askey, Alastair Sim,
Peter Sellers, Margaret Rutherford and many
more.
Victoria Music present
OUR HOUSE – THE ‘MADNESS’ MUSICAL
Tues 19 – Sat 23 May | 7pm | Theatre | £16, £13,
HIRE
Art In Motion dance School are back! This year
they are celebrating their 5th anniversary and you
are all invited. They will be showcasing all of their
talent and are sure that you will be blown away.
Glitter and Glam…it’s time to party. So come and
join the celebration.
In her May EP series, Lisa explores traditional song
and material relating to the aspects which this
season evokes, with a sense of play and honesty,
bringing the song and music of May to life. Her
beguiling voice and sense of musical adventure
invigorates these songs, with the life and energy
of the new season. Winner of Best Original Song
with Two Ravens, BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014.
Nominated for Folk Singer of the Year and Best
Album for Hidden Seam.
He’s been on BBC1’s Live at the Apollo and BBC3’s
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live a regular on Channel 4’s
Stand-Up For The Week. He’s had three series of his
own show on BBC Radio 4. He’s a double
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee. Yet none of
that rubbish has brought him any joy. Come and
laugh in his stupid face at his disappointing life
and some amusing thoughts about how awful the
world is.
Victoria Music Ltd bring you the Olivier
award-winning feel good musical, packed with the
iconic sounds of Madness. This is a very special
love story crossing two generations and features
high energy dance and musical numbers that will
leave you wanting more!

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DIRTY DUSTING
Sun 24 May | 7.30pm | Theatre | £21
A Ship of Fools Theatre Company present
FROM THE CRADLE TO THE BIN
Tues 2 June | 7.30pm | Studio | £10
THE CARPENTERS STORY
Sun 7 June | 7.30pm |Theatre | £22.50, £20
THE THREE DEGREES
Tues 9 June | 7.30pm | Theatre | £25
Starring Crissy Rock, Leah Bell, Dolores Porretta
Brown and introducing Lee Brannigan.
Gladys, Elsie and Olive are three cleaning ladies
who are about to be ‘put out to pasture’ by their
office manager Dave. A chance wrong number
requiring A Sex Chat Line gives them a great
idea…“Why not run a Sex Chat Line” Needless
to say…things don’t go entirely according to plan.
A heart warming feel-good comedy that will have
you rolling in the aisles and smiling every time you
answer the phone!
HAZEL O’CONNOR – HERE SHE COMES
Sun 31 May | 7.30pm | Theatre | £19
From The Cradle To The Bin follows Mr. Whitey,
an affable English gent, who will spend his final
days living on the edge of a broken care system.
We meet inept carers, sneering owners, money
hungry family members and a whole host of
others who are sure to make Mr. Whitey’s final
day a memorable one.
Consensus Theatre proudly present
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Sat 6 June | 7.30pm | Theatre | £11
HIRE
Phil Aldridge’s lavish arrangements, stunning
vocal harmonies and Claire Furley’s uncanny
representation of Karen Carpenter combine to
bring back memories of pop’s most melodic duo.
Featuring They Long to be Close To You, We’ve Only
Just Begun, I Won’t Last a Day Without You, Goodbye
to Love, Yesterday Once More, Top of the World,
Please Mr Postman, Solitaire and lots more, The
Carpenters Story take you on a magical musical
journey spanning three decades.
BEATING BERLUSCONI!
by John Graham Davies
Mon 8 June | 7.30pm | Theatre | £12, £8
HIRE
A firm favourite with Prince Charles, The Three
Degrees are well known for their soulful voices,
beautiful gowns, and fabulous stage shows. They
are known all around the world for songs like
When Will I See You Again, Dirty Ol’ Man and Take
Good Care Of Yourself. They have been continuously
touring for more than 40 years. They are Helen
Scott, Valerie Holiday and Freddie Pool.
BLAKE
Wed 10 June | 7.30pm | Theatre | £22.50
Award-winning singer songwriter Hazel O’Connor
is back. Teaming up here with Clare Hirst (Bellestars,
Communards, David Bowie) on sax and
Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics) on keyboards, to add a
touch of class to their vibrant performance and
unforgettable songs from the iconic film Breaking
Glass including Eighth Day, Will You, Big Brother and
If Only. Hazel will be performing two sets with no
support act and with a special Meet & Greet after
the show. www.hazeloconnor.com
Following on from their success at the Brindley
last year with Private Lives, Consensus Theatre
Company return with their take on Oscar Wilde’s
classic and ever popular comedy The Importance of
Being Earnest. Bring your ‘handbag’ and join them
for an evening of wit, wisdom and guaranteed
laughter.
Despite threats from his wife and bank manager,
Kenny ravels to Istanbul to watch Liverpool play
AC Milan in the Champions’ League final. He
carries the scars of thirty years as a Red – Heysel,
Hillsborough and of living in a city that has been
demonised. Featuring Paul Duckworth, this is a
tale of one man’s attempt to re-discover his belief
in himself, his club, his city and his class. Suitable
for 14 plus years, contains some strong language.
The UK’s most popular Brit-Award-winning
harmony group. Combining the vocal grandeur of
the Three Tenors with the infectious harmonies
of the Bee Gees and the comedy of the Rat Pack.
Fresh back from major tours in Asia, America and
Europe. With over one and half a million albums
sold internationally, and having performed on
nearly 160 TV shows, they continue to build their
reputation as one of the most eclectic and exciting
harmony groups in the world.

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ANDREW DEE - The Soul Man Tour
Wed 10 June | 7.30pm | Studio | £14, £12
HIRE
THE SEARCHERS
THE DRIFTERS - REBRANDED TOUR 2015
Thurs 11 June | 7.30pm | Theatre | £19.50
Sat 13 June | 7.30pm | Theatre | £26, £25
WE’LL MEET AGAIN 2015
Mon 15 June | 2.30pm | Theatre | £12.50, £10
Your heart is your soul, follow your heart for it will
never let you down. Feel the love once again as
Spirit Medium Andrew Dee joins us at the Brindley.
Be prepared for an emotional roller coaster as he
connects you with your loved ones in the spirit
world, as they touch your very soul and guide you
on your life’s journey. You will not be disappointed.
WOODY MANN
Thurs 11 June | 8pm | Studio | £12
With such classic hits as, Sweets For My Sweet,
Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away, Sugar
and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, The
Searchers record sales are well in excess of 50
million. They still have great appeal to audiences of
all ages and tour the globe as much today as they
have done throughout a fantastic career spanning
five decades. They are: John McNally, Frank Allen,
Spencer James, Scott Ottaway.
SOLID GOLD 70'S SHOW
Fri 12 June | 7.30pm | Theatre | £22.50
Following the success of their recent tours, the
current line up brings you the Rebranded Tour
2015, defining the evolution of the phenomenal
story of the Drifters through its music from the
past to the present. Expect all the greatest hits
Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies,
Up On The Roof, Kissin In The Back Row, Down on the
Beach, More Than A Number In My Little Red Book
and more.
Hayward Dance Academy
proudly present
GALA PERFORMANCE 2015
Sun 14 June | 5pm |Theatre | £10.50, £9.50,
HIRE
A show to celebrate 70 years this year since the
end of World War 2. Starring comedy entertainer
Steve Barclay, ukulele virtuoso Andy Eastwood,
new West End singing star Maggie O’Hara, plus
full supporting cast of Mervyn Francos and
comedian and Multi-Instrumentalist Pete Lindup.
With the Music of the Martyn St James Band, this
is a tribute to our Armed Forces with great songs
and music of the War Years.
CHERYL, MIKE & JAY from BUCKS FIZZ
Wed 17 June | 7.30pm | Theatre | £20
Woody is a New Yorker who plays an enticing mix
of American acoustic blues, roots and jazz guitar.
An outstanding singer/songwriter, he has played
and recorded with blues legends Son House &
Bukka White, guitar innovator John Fahey and has
appeared alongside some of the best guitarists in
the world over the last 30 years. He’s even given
guitar lessons to Paul Simon!
www.woodymann.com
Like 70s music You’ll love this. Glamrock greats,
disco hits, power ballads and party anthems
from Sweet, T Rex, Queen, Elton John, David
Essex, Suzi Quatro, David Cassidy, ELO, The
Carpenters, Osmonds, Bay City Rollers and more.
Platforms, flares, cat suits, tank tops, boob tubes
and air guitars welcome, plus plenty of room for
Choppers and Space Hoppers in the car park.
Students of the Hayward Dance Academy are
very excited to be performing their annual ‘dance
showcase’ at the Brindley for the first time. This
dance extravaganza involves students of all ages,
exhibiting their talent and versatility in this dance
and musical theatre production.
After winning the Song For Europe and Eurovision
Song Contest in 1981 Bucks Fizz became
household names around the world with over 20
singles released including three number ones;
My Camera Never Lies, Land Of Make Believe and of
course Making Your Mind Up they sold in excess
of 15 million records. Let’s make this night a night
to remember…and yes, they still rip the skirts off!

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NKH Promotions presents
A - KAY’ A Tribute to Barry White
and Soul Music
Thurs 18 June |7.30pm | Theatre | £12
HIRE
SHOWADDYWADDY
Sat 20 June |7.30pm | Theatre | £18.50
TAKE PHAT
Fri 3 July | 7.30pm | Theatre | £13.50
HIRE
ANDREW CURPHEY
Sat 4 July | 3pm & 7pm | Theatre | £9.50
HIRE
Featuring A - Kay and friends performing Barry
Whites famous hits; Let The Music Play , I'm Never
Gonna Give Up , Practice What You Preach , My
First My Last My Everything and more. Plus some
of your favourite Motown & soul classics with
support from guest acts a night that promises to
rekindle the magic of the legendary Barry White.
A fantastic night of entertainment in aid of local
hospice Halton Haven.
AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE
Fri 19 June | 7.30pm | Theatre | £23
'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is
a bold statement but Showaddywaddy have lived
up to that title. Formed in the 1970s in Leicester,
they have sold more than 20 million records and
their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring
all of their biggest hits; Under The Moon of Love,
Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue
Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many, many more.
Encore Productions present
BAD GIRLS!
Wed 24 – Sat 27 June | 7.30pm | Theatre | £15,
£13
HIRE
Take Phat return to The Brindley for a fantastic
show – Relight my Fryer - The Runcorn World
Tour! Don’t miss out on what promises to be a
great night of entertainment by the very popular
4-piece. Early booking is advised.
Minimum Wage Theatre Company presents
HEART OF DARKNESS by Joseph Conrad
Fri 3 July | 7.30pm | Studio | £10, £8
HIRE
Andrew Curphey Theatre Company return with
their brand new electrifying production. This
spectacular production honours past and present
legendary stars from history, television, the stage,
music and Hollywood. Now in their 6th year, join
the 150 plus ensemble as they take to the theatre
stage with this fabulous theatrical treat that is sure
to entertain the whole family.
www.actheatrecompany.co.uk
HALTON’S GOT TALENT
Sat 18 July | 7pm | Theatre | £tbc
Burlesque all-stars from around the world come
together on one stage as Britain’s No.1 spectacular
goes global. As seen from Milan to Minsk, Zurich
to St Petersburg, Dresden to Helsinki. Enjoy
couture costumes, a red-hot score and cuttingedge
variety. Join a thrill-a-minute, fun-filled frolic
into the bizarre world of burlesque, we dare you!
Dress up and come to the cabaret. Suitable for
over 18s. www.easytheatres.com
A fresh, funny and original British musical, based
on the award-winning television drama. Set in
the fictional HMP Larkhall, it’s the story of new,
idealistic Wing Governer Helen Stewart and her
battles with Officer Jim Fenner and his sidekick
Sylvia Hollamby, whilst following the love story
that develops between Helen and charismatic
inmate Nikki Wade. A tragic death on the wing
implicates Jim and an angry protest breaks out.
The story concerns the journey - physical and
spiritual, of the seaman and wanderer Marlow,
as he goes further into the jungle to seek the
infamous ivory trader Kurtz Marlow journeying
deep into man’s inhumanity to man. This classic
tale has lost none of its resonance and power;
Auschwitz, Brady and Hindley, famine, war,
murder, slaughter are still among us. A multimedia
reflection on the theme of The horror!
The horror!
Halton’s annual celebration of the talent of
Runcorn and Widnes.

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Sarah Royle School of Dance present
DANCE FEVER
Sun 19 July | 6.30pm | Theatre | £10, £9
HIRE
ABBA REUNION – TRIBUTE SHOW
Fri 24 July | 7.30pm | Theatre | £22.50, £20
This production will showcase the work of Sarah
Royle School of Dance in a variety of dance styles
including Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre, Musical
Theatre, Street, Contemporary, Pointe and also
the wonderful stage school. It will include songs
from musicals as well as the current charts and
classical compositions.
The creation of an award-winning West End
Director, Producer and Choreographer. Starring
the original ‘Frida’ from the London West End
cast! Superbly accurate vocals, harmonies, guitar,
keyboards plus back line musicians combined with
stunning iconic replica costumes, choreography
and set produce the most authentic and requested
Abba tribute show in the world today.
AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCING:
THE TRIBUTE SHOW
Thurs 23 July | 7.30pm | Theatre | £20, £18, £17
Groups 10 plus
MAMA – THE UK’S ‘ALL ERA’
GENESIS TRIBUTE
Sat 25 July | 8pm | Theatre |£14
HIRE
A five star homage to the greatest movie
soundtrack of all time. A high energy emotional
roller-coaster of an evening with breath taking
choreography and buckets of nostalgia. Put your
dancing shoes on and get ready to have the time of
your life! Includes the classic songs Big Girls Don’t
Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Hungry
Eyes and the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had) The Time of
My Life.
Mama are dedicated to reproducing the sights and
sounds of a high octane contemporary Genesis
rock concert with great musicianship and a full
light show. The music features the classic material
from the full history of the band. They perform
pieces from every era of Genesis from the early
Peter Gabriel albums, right through to the Phil
Collins era in the 70s and 80s and up to the final
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ARTS DEVELOPMENT
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
All classes are based at the Brindley, start week
commencing 12 January except Tiny Theatre (10
January) and run in term time only (except Fit to
Dance, runs throughout)
MONDAYS
Fit to dance
10.30am - 11.30am
Over 50’s | £4
Mini sparks
4.00pm - 5.00pm
Age 3-6 | £4
TUESDAYS
Fit to Dance
10.30am - 11.30am
Over 50’s | £4
Artbox
4.00pm - 5.00pm
Age 4 - 11 | £4
Halton Young People’s Theatre
5.30pm - 7.15pm
Age 12+ | £4
SATURDAYS
Tiny Theatre
10am - 12 noon at Halton Lea Library
4 - 7years | £4
Vocalise
10am - 12 noon | 6 - 11yrs | £4
CLASS INFORMATION
Fit2Dance
Get fit, have fun and meet new friends.
Mini Sparks
A creative class for all dancers to explore
movement and basic dance technique.
Artbox
A fun friendly, after school art activity for
children and their parents/ carers, led by artist
Georgina Ridehalgh. For ages 4- 11 years
(under 7s should attend with an adult).
Tiny Theatre
A fun introduction to drama skills and
performance for ages 4-7, giving little ones
the chance to express themselves gain in
confidence and communication skills.
Vocalise
Come and join other like-minded people in
learning to sing, having the chance to perform
and record. The atmosphere is friendly and that
will help you to grow as a vocal performer and
support you in all aspects of the art of singing;
be it solo, duet or part of a group!
Halton Young People's Theatre
A mix of theatre, music and design. Please
note that those wishing to join must phone or
email the Brindley to check if there are places
available.
ART CLASSES FOR ADULTS
All workshops at the Brindley, except Safe Etching
– at Hazlehurst Studios
Embroidered Wire Birdcage
with Julia Jowett
Saturday 14 February
Create an enchanting little hanging birdcage from
wire. Enjoy embellishing and decorating your
sculptural piece with found metal ephemera,
haberdashery treasures and traditional hand embroidery
techniques such as cross stitch and picot
edgings. Led by Unit 12 artist Julia Jowett whose
work appeared in our exhibition Are you listening
Carefully in the summer. Suitable for ages 16 plus.
Costs £30 including all materials.
Safe Etching at Hazlehurst Studios
Saturday 21 March
Arts Development are partnering with Hazlehurst
Studios to offer an etching workshop with a
difference. North Wales based printmaker
Don Braisby will be showing you how to etch
aluminium plates with saline sulphate and you’ll be
printing your images in the lovely print facilities at
Hazlehurst Studios at 73a High Street, Runcorn.
We’re sorry but this building has no disabled
access.Suitable for ages 16 plus. Costs £30
including all materials.
Further wire sculpture
with Angela Sidwell
Saturday 18 April
If you enjoyed Angela’s workshop in November
creating wire
animals, this is
an opportunity
for you to
develop your
techniques
and hone
your skills in
sculpture. Also
suitable for
beginners as a
great introduction into working with wire in three
dimensions. Suitable for ages 16 plus. Costs £30
including all materials.
Introduction to Cyanotype printing
with Niki Carlin
Saturday 9 May
In this hands-on workshop led by photographic
artist Niki Carlin you will discover how to use
this historic technique to create stunning Prussian
blue prints. You will learn how the chemistry
works and how to hand coat papers in a variety
of ways so you can experiment with making your
own cyanotype prints. You will be introduced to
a variety of techniques to help you express your
creative flair and will learn how photograms work.
All materials are provided but you are strongly
encouraged to bring along small items from
home to help you make interesting compositions;
leaves, flowers, lace, small items of light clothing
(lingerie works particularly well!), large format
photographic negatives etc. The cyanotype process
also works well on fabric so feel free to bring along
any fabric pieces you might like to use. Suitable for
ages 16 plus. Costs £30 including all materials.
Please contact louise.hesketh@halton.gov.uk if you
would like more information.

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EXHIBITIONS
Inspired Responses 10
17 Jan - 21 February
The arts development team’s innovative
programme of artists in schools residencies
celebrates its first decade. Expect a high
level of talent and extraordinary art works
from young people at Cavendish School,
CRMZ, Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy, St
Chad’s High School and Wade Deacon High
School, with artists Jeni McConnell, Sarah
Nicholson, Cathy Rounthwaite, and Maria
Tarn.
Photo: Ormison Bolingbroke Academy at
Hazlehurst Studios with Cathy Rounthwaite
Living Data - Michael Takeo Magruder
28 Feb - 18 April
Living Data is a new solo exhibition by the visual
artist Michael Takeo Magruder that explores the
creation of evolving virtual/physical artworks
which are generated from the ubiquitous artefacts
of the digital domain. Derived from the vast and
ever-changing sea of collective data that underpins
our everyday existence, this work considers how
emerging technologies –from Internet services to
social media content – arise from and feed back
into the real world, reflecting (while affecting)
contexts and situations within our globalised,
information-rich society.
Both beautiful and thought provoking, the
pieces in the exhibition creatively blend modern
computer systems and networks with traditional
forms of visual art. The result is a selection of
digitally hybrid paintings, sculptures, videos and
installations that give visitors an opportunity to
experience new ways of seeing and interacting
with the ephemeral realms of ‘living’ data which
are now an increasingly fundamental part of
contemporary life.
Michael Takeo Magruder (b.1974, US/UK) is an
internationally recognised visual artist who works
with digital and new media including real-time
data, immersive environments, mobile devices
and virtual worlds. In the last 15 years, Michael’s
art has been showcased in over 250 exhibitions
in 30 countries. In 2010, Michael was selected
to represent the UK at Manifesta 8: the
European Biennial of Contemporary Art
and several of his most well-known digital
artworks were added to the Rose Goldsen
Archive of New Media Art at Cornell
University.
Photo: Dataplex Economy City; Michael Takeo
Magruder
Karl Blossfeldt Art forms in Nature
25 April - 31 May
A Hayward Touring exhibition which presents an
original portfolio of 40 photogravures from 1932,
entitled ‘Wundergarten der Natur’, edited by the
artist and published in the year of his death. The
exhibition presents an opportunity to witness an
exemplary set of Blossfedt’s signature close-up
images of plants and flora.
Blossfeldt (1865-1932) is regarded as one of the
defining photographers of the twentieth century
for his exceptional contribution to the art through
his intricate botanical photographs. During his
career, which spanned over three decades and
included 6,000 photographs, Blossfeldt developed
homemade cameras and lenses which enabled him
to magnify his subjects by up to 30 times. In doing
so he captured the microcosmic aesthetic of his
specimens and revealed the underlying structures
of nature, which until then remained unexplored.
All images part of ‘Wundergarten der Natur’,1932
© Estate of Karl Blossfeldt
Courtesy Hayward Touring
Historic photographic processes by
Black Glass Studios
25 April - 31 May
Niki Carlin creates beautiful images using vintage
photographic processes including wet plate
collodion and cyanotype. To complement the Karl
Blossfeldt exhibition Black Glass Studios based at
Hazlehurst Studios in Runcorn will be creating a
display of unique works detailing the techniques
being revived in the 21st century.
11th Halton Open Art Exhibition
6 June - 18 July
Our annual opportunity for all visual artists
living, working or studying in Halton to share
their creativity with our audience. Works in all
media and styles welcome. Entry forms will be
available in April. We are pleased to be working
in partnership again with The Studio, who will be
hosting the 11-17 category of the Halton Open Art
exhibition
(Photo: 2014 winner of the visitors’ choice prize:
Paul Skelton - All Good Things).

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