26 • Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com SF The <strong>Champion</strong> • Wednesday 18 December 2013FUNCTION SUITESFREE FUNCTION ROOMAvailable for private parties and celebrationsGRANDSTAND BAR@ SOUTHPORT FOOTBALL CLUBFor details call 01704 533422 or 07976 555782SPORTS BAR OPEN ALL WEEKEVENTS - OUT & ABOUTWest Lancashire’s PremierWedd<strong>in</strong>g & Function VenueNon-Residents WelcomeALL EVENTS CATERED FORNew Years Eve D<strong>in</strong>ner and Cabaret Night7pm Arrival for a Glass Of Bucks FizzFive Course D<strong>in</strong>nerThe Amaz<strong>in</strong>g Vocalsof Dave MassamFollowed by Disco till 1am£55 per personLast M<strong>in</strong>ute LoversWEDDING PACKAGE£3500Red Carpet for arrivalBucks Fizz, Sparkl<strong>in</strong>g W<strong>in</strong>e or Bottles of Beer on arrival2 Glasses of W<strong>in</strong>e with your meal3 Course Wedd<strong>in</strong>g BreakfastTea/Coffee & M<strong>in</strong>tsA glass of Sparkl<strong>in</strong>g W<strong>in</strong>e for the ToastChair Covers with your chosen colour organza bowBanquet<strong>in</strong>g Room HireWhite L<strong>in</strong>en Table clothes with a coloured slip clothand match<strong>in</strong>g Napk<strong>in</strong>sMaster of ceremonies to Co-Ord<strong>in</strong>ate your special dayHot Buffet Option for Even<strong>in</strong>g FoodBridal Suite to <strong>in</strong>clude a Full English BreakfastBASED ON 50 DAYTIMEGUESTS AND 100EVENING GUESTSBOOK YOUR WEDDINGWITHIN 3 MONTHS OFYOUR DATE AND RECEIVE10% OFF YOURFINAL PRICEOnly 20 m<strong>in</strong>utes drive fromSouthport town Centre &Switch IslandTel. 01704 892368www.briarshallhotel.co.ukemail <strong>in</strong>fo@briarshallhotel.co.uk11110381125373Exhibition of work byworld–famous artistcom<strong>in</strong>g to the townAN exhibition of work by aworld–famous artist is com<strong>in</strong>g toSouthport.Matisse: Draw<strong>in</strong>g with Scissors. LateWorks 1950–1954 the HaywardTour<strong>in</strong>g Exhibition will open at TheAtk<strong>in</strong>son next February.The French pa<strong>in</strong>ter, sculptor anddesigner, Henri Matisse (1869–1954)was one of the 20th century’s most<strong>in</strong>fluential artists. His vibrant worksare celebrated for their extraord<strong>in</strong>aryrichness and lum<strong>in</strong>osity of colour.Matisse: Draw<strong>in</strong>g with Scissors, fromthe Southbank Centre, Londonfeatures 35 lithographic pr<strong>in</strong>ts of thefamous cut–outs, produced <strong>in</strong> the lastfour years of his life, when the artistwas conf<strong>in</strong>ed to his bed. It <strong>in</strong>cludesmany of his iconic images, such as TheSnail and the Blue Nudes.Matisse cont<strong>in</strong>ued creat<strong>in</strong>g highlyorig<strong>in</strong>al works <strong>in</strong>to his eighties. Forhis cut–outs he used paperhand–pa<strong>in</strong>ted with gouache, laiddown <strong>in</strong> abstract or figurativepatterns: He said: “The paper cut–outallows me to draw <strong>in</strong> the colour.Instead of draw<strong>in</strong>g the outl<strong>in</strong>e andputt<strong>in</strong>g the colour <strong>in</strong>side it. I drawstraight <strong>in</strong>to the colour.” The coloursPantomime full of fun and surprisesReview byTom Mart<strong>in</strong>• Jack and The Beanstalk• Southport TheatreIT doesn’t feel like Christmaswithout a panto and SouthportTheatre and Convention Centreprovides a spectacular show full offun and surprises.Jack and the Beanstalk is orig<strong>in</strong>aland refresh<strong>in</strong>g to watch but alsomanages to throw <strong>in</strong> every lovedpantomime cliché along the way.The classic tale will delightaudiences of all ages, with brilliantsongs and dances for the children –and even some mature jokes for theparents!There is also a wonderful cast andSOUTHPORT Operatic NewGeneration (SONG) have beens<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g with joy after theyperformed songs from their newproduction of Joseph at theAtk<strong>in</strong>son on Sunday (December 1)<strong>in</strong> their big Open Weekend.They secured the rights to the fullWest End version of the AmateurYouth Production of Joseph and theAmaz<strong>in</strong>g Technicolour Dreamcoat.Former SONG member AlistairLee, whose own professional stagedebut was as one of the brothers <strong>in</strong>the UK Tour of Joseph, came to seehe used were so strong that he wasadvised by his doctor to wear darkglasses.The lithographic reproductions <strong>in</strong>this exhibition are taken from aspecial double issue of Verve, a reviewof art and literature, published byTériade, a major publisher of f<strong>in</strong>e artbooks <strong>in</strong> 1958.Jane Brown, The Atk<strong>in</strong>son’sMuseum and Gallery officer said: “Itis excit<strong>in</strong>g to be able to br<strong>in</strong>g such ashigh quality exhibition from one ofthe world’s most famous artists to theAtk<strong>in</strong>son.”Matisse began his work<strong>in</strong>g life as alawyer, before go<strong>in</strong>g to Paris to studyart <strong>in</strong> 1890. At first strongly<strong>in</strong>fluenced by the Impressionists, hesoon created his own style, us<strong>in</strong>gbrilliant, pure colours, and startedmak<strong>in</strong>g sculptures as well aspa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs. In 1905 he and hiscolleagues were branded the Fauves(wild beasts) because of theirunconventional use of colour, and itwas dur<strong>in</strong>g this time that he pa<strong>in</strong>tedhis celebrated Luxe, Calme et Volupté(Luxury, Tranquillity and Delight).Runn<strong>in</strong>g alongside the exhibitionwill be Draw<strong>in</strong>g with ScissorsLee Latchford–Evans, who was amember of the band Steps, playedthe character of Jack and was thestar of the show.He seemed to love his role of thehero and had the audience on theedge of their seat with an all actionperformance.But it wouldn’t be a panto withouta villa<strong>in</strong>, and the giant’s henchmanis a perfect fit for children to ‘boo’!It also features popular andcurrent songs from the likes of OneDirection and Beyonce to give thepanto a modern feel.However, it doesn’t forget its rootsand there are plenty of references tothe orig<strong>in</strong>s of the tale.Jack, along with his Mum andbrother Billy, are down on their luckand desperately need money to paytheir rent.the group rehears<strong>in</strong>g ahead of theirAtk<strong>in</strong>son performance.And this isn’t the only bit of goodnews for SONG, as they have beennom<strong>in</strong>ated for eight awards at theNational Operatic and DramaticAssociation North West Awards onSaturday, January 11 at theRamada Hotel <strong>in</strong> Southport. Therecognition is for their lastproduction, Godspell. They havebeen nom<strong>in</strong>ated <strong>in</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>gcategories: best lead<strong>in</strong>g male andfemale actors, best choreographer<strong>in</strong> a youth musical, and best musicalyouth production.L<strong>in</strong>da Davies, secretary for SONGsaid: “We were delighted to haveHenri Matisse – Blue Nude II. ArtsCouncil Collection DACSworkshop on Monday, February 17between 11am–2pm. The familyfriendly workshop <strong>in</strong>spired by theexhibition uses Henri Matisse’stechnique of collage and cut–outs tocreate small pieces for children to takehome, as well as produc<strong>in</strong>g a hugepiece of art for the gallery.The Matisse: Draw<strong>in</strong>g with Scissors.Late Works 1950–1954 is runn<strong>in</strong>gfrom February 15 until March 16 . Theexhibition is free.When Jack is tricked <strong>in</strong>to sell<strong>in</strong>gthe beloved family cow for ahandful of magic beans, the heromust climb the beanstalk all theway up to the clouds and face theevil Giant Blunderbore.There is enough romance, action,heartwarm<strong>in</strong>g moments and twiststo keep audiences guess<strong>in</strong>g rightuntil the end.It is fun for the all the family and isa perfect way to spend a few hoursdur<strong>in</strong>g the Christmas period.<strong>Champion</strong> verdict: 9/10.Jack and the Beanstalk is be<strong>in</strong>gshown at the Southport Theatre andConvention Centre.The last performance is onTuesday, December, 31, but thereare plenty of chances to catch theshow before then.tom.mart<strong>in</strong>@champnews.comOperatic group hit a high note withnew production of Joseph musicalReport by Danielle ThompsonENTERTAINMENTThe full SONG Joseph and theAmaz<strong>in</strong>g Technicolour Dreamcoatcast with Alistair Lee Code NAreceived so many nom<strong>in</strong>ations forour group.”Joseph will run from April 8–112014 and tickets are available nowfrom The Atk<strong>in</strong>son Box Office on01704 533333.
The <strong>Champion</strong> • Wednesday 18 December 2013SFVisit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 27THEULTIMATENEW YEAR’SEVEPARTY!NEW YEAR’S EVEGALA DINNERThe Grand Pavilion, Knowsley Safari Park- a high energyspectacular of music and dance from around the world1124705Book your places now!www.jdparties.co.ukor call: 0844 318 39031125228Southport Dramatic ClubNo Book<strong>in</strong>g Chargesor card feesParty book<strong>in</strong>gs nowon 01704 504800Concessions for groups,children & senior citizensBox Office Opens: 21st October 2013 at 11.00amBox Office Tel: (01704) 530521/530460www.littletheatresouthport.co.uk Hoghton Street, Southport PR9 0PALike us onfacebook1124760
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