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<strong>January</strong> <strong>—</strong><br />
<strong>April</strong> <strong>‘17</strong><br />
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Opening Hours<br />
Monday to Friday<br />
Saturday<br />
Sunday<br />
Please note:<br />
The Library is open but not staffed from 2pm on<br />
Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday. There is<br />
no access to the public network but lending items<br />
can be borrowed via the self-service.<br />
Museum & Galleries<br />
Monday to Saturday<br />
Sunday<br />
10am - 5pm<br />
10am - 4pm<br />
11am - 4pm<br />
10am - 4pm<br />
11am - 4pm<br />
Accessibility<br />
Wheelchair spaces are available please<br />
call the Box Office on 01704 533 333.<br />
Assisted Change Facility<br />
Guide Dogs are welcome in all areas<br />
of the venue.<br />
Lift access to all areas of the venue.<br />
We have an Induction Loop available<br />
for any space in the venue.<br />
2017 Fairs<br />
Sat 13 May<br />
Sat 16 September<br />
Sat 25 November<br />
Winter Vintage<br />
& Makers Fair<br />
Sat 25 February, 11am-4pm<br />
Free Admission<br />
Showcasing the very best in vintage<br />
and local, regional makers. Jewellery,<br />
ceramics, craft and more!<br />
For a stall at this or future Fairs please<br />
contact hello@theatkinson.co.uk or visit<br />
theatkinson.co.uk<br />
Bakery<br />
In association with Pillbox Vintage<br />
Monday to Saturday<br />
Sunday<br />
10.30am - 4pm<br />
11am - 4pm<br />
The Atkinson is a Dementia Friendly Environment.<br />
Big Imaginations is a network<br />
of 15 venues bringing brilliant<br />
children’s theatre to the North<br />
West. Look out for the logo,<br />
each venue is family friendly<br />
and pays special attention to the<br />
needs of the younger audience.<br />
The Atkinson<br />
Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DB<br />
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theatkinson.co.uk<br />
(01704) 533 333<br />
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The Atkinson is managed and<br />
run by Sefton Council<br />
Relaxed Performances<br />
These events are for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed<br />
environment in our theatre and studio. Feel free to move around,<br />
make noise and leave and re-enter as necessary. These performances<br />
are great for families with younger siblings or who have Autism<br />
Spectrum Condition or learning disability. We want everyone to<br />
feel welcome and comfortable in our surroundings so please let us<br />
know if you have any specific questions about events. Don’t forget.<br />
We have ear defenders you can borrow free of charge.<br />
The Atkinson would like to thank our Funders & Supporters:<br />
Southport Business<br />
Partnership<br />
Cover: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, Page 09<br />
Love folk<br />
festival<br />
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fri 10 <strong>—</strong> sat 11<br />
february<br />
Fairport Convention<br />
Jon Boden Solo<br />
Lady Maisery<br />
Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys<br />
Folklaw<br />
Luke Jackson<br />
Plus...<br />
Busk Love Folk<br />
Meet the Artist Sessions<br />
And more...<br />
Festival Ticket<br />
£48*<br />
Book now at<br />
theatkinson.co.uk<br />
or call<br />
01704 533333<br />
Please note: There are no refunds<br />
or exchanges on any type<br />
of festival tickets<br />
Media Partner:
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Big blues<br />
festival<br />
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Fri 6 <strong>—</strong> Sat 7<br />
october<br />
It’s back… after a sell out last year we once again<br />
invite you to Southport for a weekend of great<br />
music, great food, great ale and great fun!<br />
Featuring:<br />
Mike Sanchez & His Band*<br />
The Revolutionaires *<br />
LaVendore Rogue<br />
Wille and the Bandits<br />
The Jar Family<br />
Chris Bevington<br />
& Friends<br />
Plus:<br />
Acoustic Little<br />
Blues Stage<br />
In association with<br />
Early Bird Festival Ticket: £40<br />
(available until end of March 2017)<br />
Festival Ticket: £45<br />
*Gig Tickets available<br />
Book now at<br />
theatkinson.co.uk<br />
or call<br />
01704 533333<br />
Please note: There are no refunds or exchanges on any<br />
type of festival tickets<br />
Please donate what<br />
you can on your visit<br />
to help us continue<br />
with our free activities<br />
Don’t forget to pick up your Arty<br />
Apron every Sat 11am - 3pm –<br />
they are a great way to explore<br />
the exhibitions!<br />
Construction Club<br />
First Saturday of every month<br />
10.30am - 12.30pm<br />
Free (drop in)<br />
Ages 5+ (children under 12 must<br />
be accompanied by an adult)<br />
Discovery Box<br />
For young inventors, creators<br />
and builders! Drop in and play<br />
with our supply of Lego©.<br />
Pins and Needles<br />
The Bear<br />
Sat 21 <strong>January</strong>, 2.30pm<br />
£8 / £6 children / £24 family<br />
Ages 3+<br />
From the book by Raymond Briggs<br />
A little girl befriends a mischievous<br />
polar bear, in this funny and<br />
heart-warming tale of imagination<br />
and growing up.<br />
Story & Rhyme Time<br />
Tue & Wed, 10.30am - 11.30am<br />
Thu 2pm - 3pm<br />
Free<br />
Ages 0-4<br />
Children’s Library<br />
Our regular music and story time<br />
sessions. Join the Toddler Trail<br />
and Reading Rewards Scheme<br />
by calling 0151 934 2118<br />
Come and Play<br />
Saturdays<br />
First Saturday of every month<br />
10am - 2pm<br />
Free (drop in)<br />
Under 5s<br />
Giant games, soft play and family<br />
time in our Children’s Library.<br />
All Souls Dramatic Club<br />
Sleeping Beauty<br />
Thu 12 - Sun 22 <strong>January</strong><br />
Times vary<br />
£12 adults / £10 under 16s<br />
Tickets only £10 on Thu 12<br />
& 19 <strong>January</strong><br />
A magical extravaganza for<br />
all the family with a modern<br />
take on a classic fairy tale.
Services available at<br />
The Atkinson<br />
Monday’s<br />
*10am - Parent Steps<br />
short sessions for parents focusing on key<br />
aspects of child development<br />
Linaker Children’s Centre<br />
at The Atkinson<br />
Every Monday, Thursday and Friday<br />
from 10am – 3pm<br />
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Wriggle Dance Company<br />
The Colour of Me<br />
Sat 4 February, 12.30pm<br />
(relaxed performance)<br />
& 2.30pm<br />
£8 / £6 children / £24 family<br />
Ages 3-7<br />
A magical world of colour with<br />
live music, dance and projection.<br />
Go bravely where no child has<br />
ever been… inside an orange!<br />
Family<br />
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10am - Prambles, Snack and Chat<br />
11.30am - Breast feeding Group<br />
*1pm – Baby Yoga<br />
(3 mths – pre crawling)<br />
*1pm – Baby Yoga (8-12months)<br />
Museum<br />
Thursdays<br />
*10am Talk Together<br />
(speech and language group)<br />
10am-12pm<br />
Parenting Advice (drop in service)<br />
1pm-2pm Baby Clinic<br />
1pm-2pm Breast feeding Group<br />
Friday<br />
10am-11.30 Baby Group – Stay and Play<br />
*12.30pm ESOL for beginners<br />
*12.45pm-2.45 – Baby Safe Workshop<br />
*1pm – Baby Mindful<br />
For more services and activities at<br />
Linaker Children’s Centre please<br />
call 01704 532343 option 2 or visit<br />
www.linakerchildrenscentre.org.uk<br />
Dressing Up<br />
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Interactive Games<br />
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Family Trails<br />
*Call to book a place<br />
www.linakerchildrenscentre.org.uk<br />
Opening Hours:<br />
Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm | Sunday 11am - 4pm<br />
FREE
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FUN<br />
Free Activities<br />
Please donate what<br />
you can on your visit<br />
to help us continue<br />
with our free activities<br />
Arty Aprons<br />
Every Saturday and every day<br />
during holidays, 11am - 3pm<br />
Free (drop in)<br />
Ages 3+<br />
Galleries<br />
Pick up one of our arty aprons<br />
during your visit to explore the<br />
exhibitions with. Use your own<br />
set of tools including binoculars,<br />
tape measurements and sound<br />
pieces. (Subject to availability)<br />
Make It!<br />
Mon 13 February, 11am - 3pm<br />
Free (drop in)<br />
The Art Box<br />
Get creative in one of the activities<br />
inspired by our exhibitions.<br />
Hands On!<br />
Tue 14 February, 11am - 1pm<br />
& 1.30pm - 3pm<br />
Free<br />
Foyer<br />
Handle real museum objects.<br />
MEI Theatrical Ltd<br />
The Very Hungry<br />
Caterpillar Show<br />
Sat 18 February, 1pm & 3pm<br />
Sun 19 February, 2.30pm<br />
£9 / £7 concessions / £28 family<br />
Ages 6 months +<br />
Lots of lovely half term<br />
treats in the Bakery<br />
for your own Hungry<br />
Caterpillars!<br />
A timeless classic comes to life on the stage.<br />
Featuring 75 lovable puppets this is an adaptation<br />
of four of Eric Carle’s stories The Artist Who Painted<br />
a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely<br />
Firefly and of course, The very Hungry Caterpillar!<br />
Space Adventure<br />
Rhyme Time<br />
Tue 14, Wed 15<br />
10.30am - 11.30am<br />
Free (drop in)<br />
Children’s Library<br />
Hungry Caterpillar<br />
Rhyme Time<br />
Thu 16 February, 2pm<br />
Free (drop in)<br />
Children’s Library<br />
Travelled Companions<br />
5 More Minutes<br />
Fri 17 February, 11.30am &<br />
2.30pm<br />
£8 / £6 children / £24 family<br />
Ages 6 and under<br />
Discover the fun, frustration and<br />
fantasy of bedtime in this funny,<br />
magical show.<br />
The People’s Theatre Company<br />
Don’t Dribble<br />
on the Dragon<br />
Mon 13 February, 2.30pm<br />
£8.50 / Family £30<br />
(4 tickets, min of 1 adult)<br />
Ages 2-7 years<br />
Based on the book by Steven Lee<br />
and with magic designed by<br />
the legendary Paul Daniels.<br />
Book signing happening after<br />
the show!<br />
Little Angel Theatre<br />
Wow! Said the Owl<br />
Sat 4 March, 1pm (relaxed performance) & 3pm<br />
£8 / £6 children / £24 family<br />
Ages 2-5 years<br />
The acclaimed children’s book by award winning<br />
author Tim Hopgood is brought to life through a<br />
blend of beautiful story-telling, puppetry and music.<br />
May The Toys<br />
Be With You<br />
Until Sun 5 March<br />
Have your photo<br />
taken in our<br />
X – wing fighter<br />
17 - 19 Feb<br />
(£1 donation)<br />
The force is strong at The Atkinson this half term!<br />
Come with your friends and family to experience<br />
an exhibition simply out of this world! May The Toys<br />
Be With You is one of the very best collections of<br />
rare toys and collectables from 1977 – 1985 and<br />
includes X-wings, lightsabres, posters and figures<br />
all on display.<br />
Chris Wright School of Dance<br />
Don’t Stop Me Now!<br />
Sun 26 March, 2pm & Mon 27 March, 7pm<br />
£11<br />
Local children take to the stage in their latest<br />
dance and drama production, featuring music<br />
and dance styles from a range of eras.
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Easter<br />
Holidays<br />
This Easter come and Discover Ancient Egypt,<br />
see our exhibitions and visit the Museum to<br />
uncover stories of the sea, shipwrecks, comics<br />
and more!<br />
Arty Aprons<br />
Every Sat and every day during<br />
holidays, 11am - 3pm<br />
Free (drop in)<br />
Ages 3+<br />
Galleries<br />
Pick up one of our arty aprons<br />
during your visit to explore the<br />
exhibitions with. Use your own<br />
set of tools including binoculars,<br />
tape measurements and sound<br />
pieces. (Subject to availability)<br />
From Spring 2017<br />
Creativity in all<br />
our Libraries<br />
Look out for a brand new programme of arts<br />
activities across Libraries.<br />
With thanks to Arts Council England’s Grants<br />
for the Arts Libraries programme.<br />
See our<br />
website for<br />
more details<br />
Make It!<br />
Mon 3 & Mon 10 <strong>April</strong><br />
1pm - 3pm<br />
Free (drop in)<br />
The Art Box<br />
Get creative in one of the activities<br />
inspired by our exhibitions.<br />
Hands On!<br />
Tue 4 & Tue 11 <strong>April</strong><br />
11am - 3pm<br />
Free (drop in)<br />
Foyer<br />
Handle real museum objects.<br />
SONG<br />
The Addams Family<br />
Thu 6 - Sat 8 <strong>April</strong>, 7.30pm<br />
(Sat Matinee 2.30pm)<br />
£13 Thu & Fri / £12 Sat matinee<br />
/ £15 Sat evening<br />
(Discount for group bookings<br />
of 10 or more £10 per ticket –<br />
matinee performance only)<br />
Meet the blissfully macabre but<br />
extremely loving Addams Family,<br />
in this musical adaptation.<br />
Honalee Media<br />
Easter Bunny’s<br />
Eggs-ellent Adventure!<br />
Mon 10 <strong>April</strong>, 11.30am & 2.30pm<br />
£9 / £7.50 children / £28 family<br />
Ages 2-7 years<br />
What is the truth behind the tale<br />
of the Easter Bunny?<br />
Meet the Easter Bunny afterwards<br />
to receive a special Easter present!<br />
Trio Entertainment<br />
The Wizard of Oz<br />
Tue 11 <strong>April</strong>, 2pm & 6pm<br />
£12.50 / £10.50 under 16s /<br />
Family (3) £28 / Family (4) £40<br />
Starring Coronation Street’s<br />
Steven Arnold<br />
Join Dorothy as she befriends a<br />
brainless Scarecrow, a loveable<br />
Tin Man and the cowardly Lion<br />
on their quest to thwart the evil<br />
powers of the Wicked Witch<br />
of the West.<br />
Ballet Theatre UK<br />
Alice in Wonderland<br />
Sat 22 <strong>April</strong>, 6pm<br />
£15 / £12 under 16s / £45<br />
family / £10 each for group<br />
bookings of 10+<br />
Ages 3+<br />
A magical family adventure as<br />
Alice tumbles into Wonderland!<br />
*See page 19<br />
Discover<br />
Ancient Egypt<br />
Activities<br />
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Interactive Games<br />
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Dressing Up<br />
Opening Hours:<br />
Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm | Sunday 11am - 4pm<br />
FREE
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Music 13<br />
Cake and Classical<br />
First Monday of every month 1pm<br />
£11 / Season ticket: £38<br />
45 minutes of music wrapped up with<br />
a cup of tea and a piece of cake.<br />
10% off in the shop<br />
for attendees.<br />
Just show your ticket<br />
at the till!<br />
Basco<br />
Fri 27 <strong>January</strong>, 7.30pm<br />
£10<br />
The award winning Nordic folk<br />
band whose music will simply<br />
make you smile!<br />
Callas & Robeson<br />
Revisited<br />
9 <strong>January</strong><br />
The Rowe Trio<br />
Double Tootin’<br />
Flutes<br />
6 February<br />
Partita: Opus 57<br />
in F major<br />
6 March<br />
Souvenir de<br />
Florence<br />
3 <strong>April</strong><br />
Grateful Fred’s<br />
First Wednesday of every month from 7.30pm<br />
£9 adv / £11 doors<br />
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Season Ticket: £30<br />
Lowri Evans &<br />
Lee Mason<br />
4 <strong>January</strong><br />
Southport Jazz Club presents<br />
Jazz Café<br />
Monthly from 8pm<br />
£7<br />
Thu 19 Jan<br />
Thu 16 February<br />
Thu 30 March<br />
Thu 27 <strong>April</strong><br />
(Early booking<br />
recommended)<br />
Image: Lowri Evans<br />
Compton &<br />
Newberry<br />
1 February<br />
Tia McGraff &<br />
Tommy Parham<br />
1 March<br />
The best upcoming local and regional<br />
jazz artists in the intimate surrounding<br />
of The Atkinson’s Bakery.<br />
Food and refreshments served including<br />
a selection of real ale and a choice<br />
of wine.<br />
Woody Pines<br />
5 <strong>April</strong><br />
Visit theatkinson.co.uk for more information<br />
on any of our regular events or call box office<br />
on 01704 533333<br />
Popa Chubby<br />
Sat 28 <strong>January</strong>, 8pm<br />
£18<br />
An imposing figure and one<br />
of the genres most popular<br />
characters celebrates 25 years<br />
of rocking the blues.<br />
Love Folk Festival<br />
Jon Boden (Solo)<br />
Sat 11 Feb, 8.30pm<br />
£20<br />
The award-winning English folk<br />
artist now on his solo tour.<br />
Simply Dylan<br />
Ft: John O’Connell<br />
(formerly of Groundpig)<br />
Sat 4 February, 7.30pm<br />
£20 - £25<br />
A musical journey through the<br />
career of one of the world’s<br />
most iconic singer-songwriters.<br />
A tribute to Bob Dylan, not<br />
a Bob Dylan Tribute.<br />
Love Folk Festival<br />
Fairport Convention<br />
Fri 10 Feb, 7.30pm<br />
£20<br />
The British Folk Rock legends<br />
kick off this year’s Love<br />
Folk Festival with their 50th<br />
Anniversary tour.<br />
Early Bird<br />
Festival tickets: £38<br />
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Festival Tickets: £48
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For information<br />
on all our events<br />
–<br />
please visit<br />
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The Blues Band<br />
Fri 17 February, 8pm<br />
£22<br />
Michael McGoldrick,<br />
John McCusker &<br />
John Doyle<br />
Sat 25 February, 7.30pm<br />
£16 / £14 concessions<br />
Jim Causley<br />
Fri 3 March, 7.30pm<br />
£12<br />
The Fureys<br />
Sat 11 March, 7.30pm<br />
£20<br />
Simon & Garfunkel:<br />
Through the Years<br />
Fri 17 March, 7.30pm<br />
£17<br />
Crazy Diamond Management<br />
Darkside:<br />
The Pink Floyd Show<br />
Sat 18 March, 8pm<br />
£18<br />
An Intimate Evening<br />
of Songs with<br />
Howard Jones<br />
Wed 22 March, 7.30pm<br />
£23<br />
GS promotions<br />
Lloyd Cole:<br />
My Retrospective Year<br />
Thu 30 March, 7.30pm<br />
£20 adv / £23 doors<br />
Sari Schorr<br />
Sat 15 <strong>April</strong>, 8pm<br />
£13 lower level / £11 balcony<br />
Fleetwood Bac<br />
Fri 21 <strong>April</strong>, 7.30pm<br />
£18<br />
Dallahan<br />
Sat 22 <strong>April</strong>, 7.30pm<br />
£14 lower level / £12 balcony<br />
Limehouse Lizzy Present<br />
The Greatest Hits<br />
of Phil Lynott &<br />
Thin Lizzy<br />
Thu 27 <strong>April</strong>, 8pm<br />
£11 - £18 depending on zone<br />
Chris Dean’s Syd Lawrence Orchestra<br />
Golden Night of Swing<br />
50th Anniversary Tour<br />
Sat 29 <strong>April</strong>, 7.30pm<br />
£18 - £24 depending on zone<br />
Image: Howard Jones<br />
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Andrew Lawrence:<br />
The Hate Speech Tour<br />
Fri 24 February, 8pm<br />
£14 / £12 concessions<br />
Recommend Age 16+<br />
Rob Rouse<br />
Are You Sitting Comfortably<br />
Fri 17 March, 8pm<br />
£14<br />
Lipservice<br />
Mr Darcy Loses the Plot<br />
Sat 25 March, 7.30pm<br />
£14<br />
Award-winning comedy duo LipService,<br />
explore the world of women writers.<br />
Henning Wehn:<br />
Westphalia Is Not An Option<br />
Fri 28 <strong>April</strong>, 8pm<br />
£17.50<br />
Recommend Age 16+<br />
Murder Mystery Productions<br />
Welcome Home - 1925<br />
Sat 18 March, 7.30pm<br />
£19.50 (price includes 2 course buffet and<br />
a glass of wine on arrival)<br />
When a soldier returns form the Great War he<br />
expects to pick up his life from where he left off.<br />
Unfortunately everything has changed. Where<br />
has he been for all these years?<br />
Join us for a night of murder, intrigue and deceit.<br />
Early booking recommended.<br />
Box of Tricks<br />
Chip Shop Chips<br />
Fri 14 <strong>April</strong>, 7.30pm<br />
£15 (ticket includes a fish ‘n’ chip supper!)<br />
An immersive love story set in a chippy. This is<br />
theatre, but not as you know it: dinner, dance<br />
and a show all rolled into one!<br />
Laugh Out Loud<br />
Comedy Club<br />
£15 adv / £17.50 doors / £40 season ticket /<br />
£10 parties of 10+<br />
Ages 16+<br />
Bringing the very best comedy acts to Southport<br />
on the first Saturday of every month from 8pm.<br />
Comedians from off the telly and all major<br />
comedy roadshows perform as well as your host<br />
Damion Larkin. *Line-up subject to change, but<br />
always just as funny!<br />
For information on the line-up* please visit<br />
theatkinson.co.uk<br />
Live screenings<br />
National Theatre Live<br />
£10<br />
Bringing the best of British theatre to Southport,<br />
when tickets have sold out at the theatre - you can<br />
enjoy a cinematic experience like no other.<br />
Wes Zaharuk<br />
Jake Lambert<br />
Pierre Novellie<br />
7 <strong>January</strong><br />
Mick Ferry<br />
Luke Honnority<br />
Tom Wrigglesworth<br />
4 February<br />
Dan Nightingale<br />
Chris Kent<br />
Marcel Lucont<br />
4 March<br />
Daliso Chaponda<br />
Brennan Reece<br />
John Hastings<br />
1 <strong>April</strong><br />
Amadeus (Live, 12a)<br />
Thu 2 February, 7pm<br />
Hedda Gabler<br />
(Live, 12a)<br />
Thu 9 March, 7pm<br />
Saint Joan (Live, 12a)<br />
Thu 16 February, 7pm<br />
Twelfth Night (Encore,<br />
12a)<br />
Thu 13 <strong>April</strong>, 7pm<br />
Image: Saint Joan
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Bolshoi Ballet<br />
One of the largest and most celebrated ballet<br />
companies in the world. Captured in stunning<br />
HD and screened to The Atkinson’s state-ofthe-art<br />
cinema.<br />
£10<br />
The Sleeping Beauty (Encore)<br />
Sun 29 <strong>January</strong>, 3pm<br />
Swan Lake (Encore)<br />
Sun 5 February, 3pm<br />
A Contemporary Evening (Live)<br />
Sun 19 March, 3pm<br />
A Hero of Our Time (Encore)<br />
Fri 14 <strong>April</strong>, 4pm<br />
For the full season and more information,<br />
please visit theatkinson.co.uk<br />
Afternoon Tea<br />
Join us from 12pm in the Bakery.<br />
Please note Afternoon Tea is served before<br />
the Ballet.<br />
Ballet Theatre UK<br />
Alice in<br />
Wonderland<br />
Sat 22 <strong>April</strong>, 6pm<br />
£15 / £12 under 16s / £45<br />
family / £10 each for group<br />
bookings of 10+<br />
Ages 3+<br />
A magical family adventure as<br />
Alice tumbles into Wonderland!<br />
Southport<br />
Film Guild<br />
Films are shown on the first Wednesday<br />
of every month at 7.30pm<br />
£4.50 per film to non-members<br />
New Year, New Offer<br />
Half Price SFG 2016/17 Membership:<br />
£20 / £18 unwaged* / £14 under 25s*<br />
(Available from <strong>January</strong> 2017)<br />
*proof will be required.<br />
For more information on memberships please<br />
visit theatkinson.co.uk<br />
£15.50 per person – Afternoon Tea<br />
(includes ticket)<br />
£18 per person – Afternoon Tea with Prosecco<br />
(includes ticket)<br />
Theeb (15) *<br />
Wed 4 <strong>January</strong><br />
1hr 40mins<br />
Rams (15) *<br />
Wed 1 February<br />
1hr 33mins<br />
Dheepan (15) *<br />
Wed 1 March<br />
1hr 55mins<br />
Spotlight (15)<br />
Wed 5 <strong>April</strong><br />
2hrs 8mins<br />
*subtitles
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Sefton Open<br />
Sat 1 <strong>April</strong> - Sun 7 May<br />
Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 11am - 4pm<br />
Free<br />
Come and see hundreds of pieces of work from<br />
local artists that fill our Galleries and showcase<br />
the rich, creative talent we have on our doorstep.<br />
This year Southport Palette Club is running a Young<br />
Artist award, with a prize going to the best young<br />
artist from local Sixth Forms and Colleges.<br />
Image: Gatesgarth Farm<br />
by Peter Owen<br />
Artworks<br />
for Sale<br />
Now Booking<br />
Image: Shark in the Park!<br />
Entry information available online at<br />
theatkinson.co.uk<br />
Don’t forget to cast<br />
your vote for your<br />
favourite in the People’s<br />
Choice Award<br />
Southport Festival<br />
The Jazz of<br />
Dudley Moore -<br />
Chris Ingham Quartet<br />
Fri 5 May<br />
Nashville in the Round<br />
Ft: Sarah Darling, Jenn Bostic<br />
& Michael Logen<br />
Fri 19 May<br />
Shark in the Park!<br />
Fri 2 June<br />
Southport Festival<br />
Scamp Theatre<br />
The Scarecrows’<br />
Wedding<br />
Sat 6 May<br />
King King<br />
Sat 20 May<br />
Andy Cutting<br />
Sat 17 June<br />
Box office:<br />
Southport Festival<br />
Jake & Elwood<br />
Sat 6 May<br />
Emily Smith &<br />
Jamie McLenna<br />
Thu 1 June<br />
Mimika Theatre<br />
Landscapes<br />
Sat 24 June<br />
theatkinson.co.uk<br />
(Booking fees apply)<br />
(01704) 533 333<br />
May The Toys<br />
Be With You<br />
Until Sun 5 March<br />
Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 11am - 4pm<br />
Admission: £2 children, £3 adults, £8 family<br />
£20 family season ticket<br />
Come with friends and family to experience an<br />
exhibition simply out of this world! May The Toys Be<br />
With You is one of the very best collections of rare<br />
toys and collectables from 1977 – 1985 and includes<br />
X-wings, lightsabres, posters and figures all on<br />
display for generations to enjoy together. Share<br />
images about your Star Wars toys and collections<br />
through Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using<br />
the hashtag #MayTheToysBeWithYou<br />
Related Event:<br />
How to Write a Star Wars Script - see page 25
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Pantheon: Roman<br />
Art Treasures<br />
from the Ince<br />
Blundell Collection<br />
Until March 2017<br />
Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 11am - 4pm<br />
Free<br />
Highlights of Henry Blundell of Ince Blundell Hall’s<br />
spectacular collection of antique sculpture<br />
The Landing<br />
Artworks<br />
for Sale<br />
Light and Shadow<br />
by Sue Aigelsreiter<br />
Sat 7 <strong>January</strong> - Sun 5 February<br />
Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 11am - 4pm<br />
Free<br />
Related Events:<br />
Movies, Artefacts and Can we really trust<br />
Hollywood to teach classical history?<br />
Wed 4 <strong>January</strong>, 7pm<br />
Collections and Collectors<br />
Wed 1 February, 7pm<br />
Life as a Modern Roman Soldier<br />
Wed 1 March, 7pm<br />
See page 24 for more information<br />
Bust: Young Mercury<br />
During the last ten years Sue Aigelsreiters work<br />
has been exhibited at prestigious local and<br />
regional exhibitions and has attracted national<br />
and international interest. Her work was shortlisted<br />
for the John Moore’s Painting Prize in 2004.<br />
Image: Beach by Sue Aigelsreiter<br />
If you would like to hire<br />
The Landing for your exhibition;<br />
please contact<br />
galleries@theatkinson.co.uk<br />
Victorian Dreamers<br />
Until Sun 12 March 2017<br />
Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 11am - 4pm<br />
Free<br />
Colourfields<br />
by Frank Barnes<br />
Sat 11 February - Sun 19 March<br />
Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 11am - 4pm<br />
Free<br />
Image: Katie’s Letter, Haynes King,1879,<br />
Bequest of Miss Ball<br />
From our own collection of Victorian paintings,<br />
many of which have been recently restored and<br />
are being exhibited for the first time in decades.<br />
A portrait of Gambart<br />
by John Prescott Knight<br />
Talk<br />
See page 24 for more information<br />
Image: Airy Dance by Frank Barnes<br />
Frank Barnes lives and works in Southport, but<br />
his work has been shown across the UK, Europe<br />
and North America. Colourfields is a selection<br />
of paintings completed between 2014 and 2017,<br />
using acrylic and oil paints, dichlorotriazine dyes<br />
and fragments of sea shells on a base of canvas<br />
and canvas paper to create the works.
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Talks<br />
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Object of<br />
the Month<br />
Free talks featuring objects<br />
from our own collections<br />
Donations welcome<br />
Pygmalion and Galatea<br />
by Ernest Normand<br />
Wed 11 <strong>January</strong>, 1pm<br />
Jane Brown, Gallery Manager<br />
A Wedding Procession<br />
in Cairo<br />
by Harry Warren<br />
Wed 8 February, 1pm<br />
Stephen Whittle, Principal<br />
Manager: Museums, Galleries<br />
and Operations<br />
Celebrating International Women’s Day<br />
Achievements of<br />
Christiana Hartley<br />
Wed 8 March, 1pm<br />
Nicola Euston, Museum Manager<br />
A special talk to celebrate the<br />
achievements of Hartley, a social<br />
and welfare rights activist and<br />
philanthropist.<br />
The Lost Glory of<br />
Southport’s Winter<br />
Gardens<br />
Wed 12 <strong>April</strong>, 1pm<br />
Jan Hill and Jill Newsham<br />
How to Write a Star<br />
Wars Script: Structure,<br />
Action and Character<br />
Thu 9 February, 7pm<br />
Derek Mclean, Screen and<br />
Business Communications and<br />
Performance Lecturer<br />
Discover some of the key elements<br />
that make up an effective Science<br />
Fantasy Action Adventure script.<br />
Life as a Modern<br />
Roman Soldier<br />
Wed 1 March, 7pm<br />
Paul Harston, Roman Tours<br />
Grand National 2017<br />
Thu 6 - Sat 8 <strong>April</strong><br />
On the 40th Anniversary of<br />
Red Rum’s famous third Grand<br />
National victory The Atkinson<br />
is proud to be working in<br />
partnership with the Grand<br />
National, Aintree to deliver an<br />
exhibition at the National and<br />
a programme of talks.<br />
Red Rum –<br />
A Southport Icon<br />
Thu 9 March, 7pm<br />
John Pinfold<br />
Evening<br />
Talks<br />
Free for Supporters<br />
£5 on the door<br />
Free for Supporters<br />
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Become a member<br />
See page 28<br />
Paul has been a Roman<br />
reenactor for 19 years and will<br />
talk about the work he carries<br />
out and the research involved<br />
in bringing the past to life.<br />
See page 24 for more info.<br />
John brings to life the story of<br />
one of the world’s most famous<br />
racehorses who trained on<br />
Southport Sands.<br />
Movies, Artefacts and<br />
Can we really trust<br />
Hollywood to teach<br />
classical history?<br />
Wed 4 <strong>January</strong>, 7pm<br />
Derek McLean Screen Studies<br />
Lecturer<br />
An entertaining and informative<br />
evening told through film and talk,<br />
as we re-evaluate Hollywood<br />
Roman Epics like Ben-Hur,<br />
Spartacus and Gladiator.<br />
Ernest Gambart:<br />
Victorian Art Dealer<br />
Thu 12 <strong>January</strong>, 7pm<br />
Dr Anna Maddison<br />
The life, career, the artists and<br />
works that helped make Ernest<br />
Gambart one of the leading<br />
Art Publishers and Dealers<br />
of the Nineteenth Century.<br />
Collections<br />
and Collectors<br />
University of Liverpool<br />
Wed 1 February, 7pm<br />
Dr Zosia Archibald<br />
The North West of England’s<br />
has its own history of private<br />
collectors. We explore that<br />
accumulated by Henry Blundell<br />
of Ince Blundell, Merseyside<br />
and what drove his passion.<br />
Everywhere the<br />
Glint of Gold<br />
Wed 5 <strong>April</strong>, 7pm<br />
Claire Ollett<br />
Howard Carter described the<br />
scene that lay before him when he<br />
discovered the almost intact tomb<br />
of Tutankhamen in November<br />
1922. This lecture will take a<br />
brief look at the events leading<br />
up to that famous discovery,<br />
arguably the most important<br />
archaeological find of all time.<br />
Grand National Aintree<br />
History Tent<br />
Thu 6 - Sat 8 <strong>April</strong><br />
We are celebrating Red Rum’s<br />
remarkable achievements in a<br />
display in the History Tent at<br />
the Grand National. To find out<br />
more visit theatkinson.co.uk<br />
International Motor<br />
Racing At Aintree<br />
Thu 13 <strong>April</strong>, 7pm<br />
Peter Cowley<br />
We are celebrating the 60th<br />
anniversary of the 1957 Grand<br />
Prix d’Europe, won by Stirling<br />
Moss and Tony Brooks driving<br />
a British Vanwall Racing Car.
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A Place to meet…<br />
Please donate what<br />
you can on your visit<br />
to help us continue<br />
with our free activities<br />
Tea Dance<br />
Mon 16 <strong>January</strong><br />
Mon 20 February<br />
Mon 20 March<br />
Mon 17 <strong>April</strong><br />
1.30pm - 3.30pm (doors open<br />
from 1pm)<br />
£2 (pay on entrance)<br />
Come for an afternoon of live<br />
entertainment and dance with<br />
Sefton OPERA.<br />
Afternoon cafe and refreshments<br />
are available.*<br />
The Atkinson Taster Sessions<br />
with Active Lifestyles<br />
Every Thu 11.45am - 12.45pm<br />
Explore our fantastic building and have a go<br />
at one of our activities. These free sessions can<br />
include Line Dancing, Singing, Ukulele workshops,<br />
arts and craft activities.<br />
Booking is recommended visit theatkinson.co.uk<br />
or call 01704 533 333<br />
Cake and Coffee<br />
Offer<br />
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£3.50<br />
2pm - 4pm<br />
*Please note: Only food and drink<br />
bought on the premises may be<br />
consumed in The Atkinson<br />
Family History<br />
Every Tue, 2 - 4pm<br />
Every Fri, 10am - 1pm<br />
Every Sat<br />
10.30am - 12.30pm<br />
Library<br />
Companions<br />
Every other Thursday<br />
1pm - 2.30pm<br />
Theatre Bar<br />
Job Club<br />
Every Wednesday<br />
2pm - 4pm<br />
Library<br />
Graphics Group<br />
Every second Thursday of the<br />
month, 6.30pm<br />
Free<br />
Library<br />
Active Lifestyle Sessions<br />
Chair Based Exercise Classes<br />
Diets Don’t Work Sessions<br />
For further details visit activelifestyles-sefton.co.uk<br />
or call 0151 934 2352<br />
Watercolour<br />
Workshop<br />
with Artist Nigel Overton<br />
Mon 30 <strong>January</strong>, 1pm - 5pm<br />
£3 (limited availability, booking<br />
is required)<br />
Bookings can be made at:<br />
PILIO<br />
4 Market Street,<br />
Southport<br />
PR8 1HH.<br />
Email bookings/queries:<br />
info@pilioart.com<br />
Telephone bookings:<br />
01704 628556<br />
Sefton Art Group<br />
10.30am - 12.30pm<br />
1.30pm - 3.30pm<br />
Contact Roy Munday<br />
on 07737 982513 or<br />
roymun@cybase.co.uk or visit<br />
artclasses-merseyside.co.uk<br />
Monthly Library<br />
Groups<br />
Please ask staff for information.<br />
Groups include:<br />
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Reading Group<br />
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Reminiscence Group<br />
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Beginner’s IT training session
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programme and our important work with schools<br />
and families.<br />
BECOME A<br />
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Access to programme of Talks & Private Views<br />
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Annual Dinner with Director and Creative Team<br />
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Newsletter preview of upcoming season<br />
For more information please visit<br />
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The Atkinson’s fundraising strategy is supported by<br />
Arts Council England and Heritage Lottery Fund<br />
Fresh, Local<br />
& Homemade<br />
For private events and outside<br />
catering contact us at<br />
bakery@theatkinson.co.uk<br />
Charity Number: 1161020
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Sponsor<br />
a Seat<br />
Whether you love The Atkinson or want<br />
to commemorate someone who did, there<br />
is no better way.<br />
By purchasing a little piece of The Atkinson for<br />
the next 5 years, you are helping us to remain<br />
sustainable into the future and are supporting<br />
our work with families, schools and within<br />
the community.<br />
Your generous donation will be acknowledged<br />
on the Roll of Honour and your plaque will be<br />
seen by literally thousands of people over the<br />
5 years... all of them having a great time in our<br />
much-loved, friendly venue.<br />
Perfect<br />
Spaces<br />
Host your special event with<br />
us and we will work with you<br />
to deliver a bespoke and unique<br />
experience for your guests,<br />
clients or audiences.<br />
Whatever the occasion we offer<br />
top quality technical support<br />
and facilities and in house<br />
catering that will give your event<br />
the wow factor.<br />
To talk to one of our team about sponsoring<br />
a seat please contact us by email at<br />
sponsorship@theatkinson.co.uk or call<br />
0151 934 2129<br />
Contact us by calling 0151 934<br />
2130 or email us at venuehire@<br />
theatkinson.co.uk<br />
Become a Sponsor<br />
Entertain your clients in the most distinctive space<br />
in Southport. They will enjoy exclusive access<br />
to events and exhibitions and can enjoy special<br />
evenings of entertainment while you align your<br />
brand with something special.<br />
Become<br />
a Volunteer<br />
Do you want to meet new<br />
people, improve or develop<br />
new skills?<br />
We offer a partnership that will put your business<br />
at the heart of creative PR activity, branding and<br />
tailor-made marketing activity.<br />
“Sponsoring the Star Wars exhibition has<br />
increased and improved our ties with the<br />
community, raising our profile by association<br />
with a creative and exciting brand.”<br />
- Chris Tinsley Estate Agents (Event Sponsor: May<br />
The Toys Be With You)<br />
To start the<br />
conversation<br />
please contact us<br />
at sponsorship@<br />
theatkinson.co.uk or<br />
call Emma Lloyd on<br />
0151 934 2129<br />
Then why not volunteer at<br />
The Atkinson?<br />
Find out more about the<br />
opportunities available<br />
by emailing:<br />
volunteer@theatkinson.co.uk
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Information<br />
SHOP<br />
WINNER<br />
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Friendly Venue<br />
Southport Ambassador<br />
Awards 2016<br />
Phone: (01704) 533 333<br />
Please note if the phone is busy, you can purchase<br />
your tickets online.<br />
Box Office: 10am - 5pm Monday to Friday /<br />
10am - 4pm Saturday / 11am - 4pm Sunday<br />
Postage: £1.50 will be charged for posting<br />
out tickets, please specify during booking.<br />
Booking Fee: £1 per ticket online/phone.<br />
A 2% credit card fee is charged for counter sales.<br />
Refunds: We regret that The Atkinson does not<br />
offer refunds unless an event has been cancelled.<br />
Exchanges: Tickets can be exchanged (for an<br />
equal or higher value) for alternative shows within<br />
a 3 month period for a fee of 50p per ticket. Tickets<br />
must be returned to the Box Office 48 hours prior<br />
to the performance for the exchange to take place.<br />
There are no exchanges for any type of festival tickets.<br />
Concessions: Apply to Senior Citizens, full-time<br />
students, registered unemployed, carers and<br />
children under 16. Proof of status is required.<br />
Multi Show Offers: Only apply if tickets are<br />
bought for the events at the same time.<br />
Group Bookings: Bookings made for 10 or more<br />
tickets (at the same time) qualify for an extra<br />
ticket free (applicable to The Atkinson promoted<br />
events only).<br />
Pricing: We now offer a range of ticket prices<br />
depending on the event and position you book<br />
in the venue.<br />
Access: The Atkinson’s full access statement<br />
is available on our website or a hard copy is<br />
available upon request. Call 01704 533 333<br />
Directions: For full directions please visit<br />
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Please note: The Atkinson reserves the right<br />
to amend the programme due to unforeseen<br />
circumstances. The programme was correct at the<br />
time of printing. Full booking terms and conditions<br />
are available online at theatkinson.co.uk.<br />
Beautiful not on<br />
the high street gifts,<br />
handmade jewellery,<br />
accessories<br />
and souvenirs.<br />
Open Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm<br />
& Sun 11am - 4pm<br />
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to be on sale in The Atkinson’s shop, please<br />
contact us on 0151 934 2101<br />
or email shop@theatkinson.co.uk
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At a Glance 35<br />
<strong>January</strong><br />
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Mon 9<br />
Wed 11<br />
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Mon 16<br />
Thu 19<br />
Sat 21<br />
Fri 27<br />
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Sun 29<br />
February<br />
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Mon 20<br />
Fri 24<br />
Sat 25<br />
March<br />
Wed 1<br />
Wed 1<br />
Wed 1<br />
Fri 3<br />
Evening Talk<br />
Southport Film Guild: Theeb (15, with subtitles)<br />
Grateful Fred’s: Lowri Evans & Lee Mason<br />
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club<br />
Cake & Classical: Callas & Robeson Revisited<br />
Object of the Month<br />
Sleeping Beauty<br />
Evening Talk<br />
Tea Dance<br />
Jazz Café<br />
The Bear<br />
Basco<br />
Popa Chubby<br />
Bolshoi Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty (Encore)<br />
Evening Talk<br />
Southport Film Guild: Rams (15, with subtitles)<br />
Grateful Fred’s: Compton & Newberry<br />
National Theatre Live: Amadeus (Live, 12a)<br />
The Colour of Me<br />
Simply Dylan ft: John O’Connell of Groundpig<br />
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club<br />
Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake (Encore)<br />
Cake & Classical: Double Tootin’ Flutes<br />
Object of the Month<br />
Evening Talk<br />
Love Folk Festival – Fairport Convention<br />
Love Folk Festival – Jon Boden Solo plus more<br />
Don’t Dribble on the Dragon<br />
National Theatre Live: Saint Joan (Live, 12a)<br />
Jazz Café<br />
5 More Minutes<br />
The Blues Band<br />
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show<br />
Tea Dance<br />
Andrew Lawrence: The Hate Speech Tour<br />
Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker & John Doyle<br />
Evening Talk<br />
Southport Film Guild: Dheepan (15, with subtitles)<br />
Grateful Fred’s: Tia McGraff & Tommy Parham<br />
Jim Causley<br />
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Wed 8<br />
Thu 9<br />
Thu 9<br />
Sat 11<br />
Fri 17<br />
Fri 17<br />
Sat 18<br />
Sat 18<br />
Sun 19<br />
Mon 20<br />
Wed 22<br />
Sat 25<br />
Sun 26<br />
Mon 27<br />
Thu 30<br />
Thu 30<br />
<strong>April</strong><br />
Sat 1<br />
Mon 3<br />
Wed 5<br />
Wed 5<br />
Wed 5<br />
Thu 6 – Sat 8<br />
Mon 10<br />
Tue 11<br />
Wed 12<br />
Thu 13<br />
Thu 13<br />
Fri 14<br />
Fri 14<br />
Sat 15<br />
Mon 17<br />
Fri 21<br />
Sat 22<br />
Sat 22<br />
Thu 27<br />
Thu 27<br />
Fri 28<br />
Sat 29<br />
WOW! Said the Owl<br />
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club<br />
Cake & Classical: Partita<br />
Object of the Month<br />
Evening Talk<br />
National Theatre Live: Hedda Gabler (Live, 12a)<br />
The Fureys<br />
Rob Rouse: Are You Sitting Comfortably<br />
Simon & Garfunkel : Through the Years<br />
Welcome Home – 1925<br />
The Pink Floyd Show<br />
Bolshoi Ballet: A Contemporary Evening (Live)<br />
Tea Dance<br />
An Intimate Evening with Howard Jones<br />
Mr Darcy Loses The Plot<br />
Don’t Stop Me Now<br />
Don’t Stop Me Now<br />
Jazz Café<br />
Lloyd Cole: My Retrospective Year<br />
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club<br />
Cake & Classical: Souvenir de Florence<br />
Evening Talk<br />
Grateful Fred’s: Woody Pines<br />
Southport Film Guild: Spotlight (15)<br />
The Addams Family<br />
Easter Bunny’s Eggs-ellent Adventure<br />
The Wizard of Oz<br />
Object of the Month<br />
National Theatre Live: Twelfth Night (Encore, 12a)<br />
Evening Talk<br />
Bolshoi Ballet: A Hero of Our Time (Encore)<br />
Chip Shop Chips<br />
Sari Schorr<br />
Tea Dance<br />
Fleetwood Bac<br />
Alice in Wonderland<br />
Dallahan<br />
Jazz Café<br />
The Greatest Hits of Phil Lynott & Thin Lizzy<br />
Henning When: Westphalia in Not An Option<br />
Chris Dean’s: The Syd Lawrence Orchestra<br />
p. 09<br />
p. 16<br />
p. 12<br />
p. 24<br />
p. 25<br />
p. 17<br />
p. 14<br />
p. 16<br />
p. 14<br />
p. 17<br />
p. 14<br />
p. 18<br />
p. 27<br />
p. 14<br />
p. 16<br />
p. 09<br />
p. 09<br />
p. 12<br />
p. 15<br />
p. 16<br />
p. 12<br />
p. 25<br />
p. 12<br />
p. 19<br />
p. 10<br />
p. 10<br />
p. 10<br />
p. 24<br />
p. 17<br />
p. 25<br />
p. 18<br />
p. 17<br />
p. 15<br />
p. 27<br />
p. 15<br />
p. 19<br />
p. 15<br />
p. 12<br />
p. 15<br />
p. 16<br />
p. 15
A Class Act<br />
Our academic achievements are well recognised.<br />
Equally important is our commitment to providing an<br />
extensive extracurricular programme to include major<br />
drama productions, which help students to flourish by<br />
developing their skills and confidence.<br />
To find out more you are welcome to visit the schools at<br />
any time by booking an appointment or attending one of<br />
our Open Events.<br />
www.merchanttaylors.com<br />
For further information and enquiries, call 0151 932 2414 or 0151 949 9333.<br />
The Merchant Taylors’ Schools, Crosby: a company limited by Guarantee. Registered in England: Company Number 6654276.<br />
Registered Office: Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 0QP. Registered Charity Number: 1125485.
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