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Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster!

I’m getting the words . . . Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster!

Solo again, Britain’s most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’ returns with his brand new hilarious one-man stand up show.

As well as venturing into the audience to offer his unique spirit readings, Clinton Baptiste comes armed with more tales from his extraordinary childhood; exposing himself in ways you could never imagine -the family that shaped him, the narrow minded who doubted him and the lovers that left him.  He regales us with stories of his recent work on a cruise ship, his spirit readings round the UK and not to mention the day to day life with his Greenlandic spirit guide, Taruak.
Brace yourselves –  Clinton will prove his mystical ability once and for all.  This time, he guarantees you WILL believe!*

*No actual money back if you don’t.  It’s not really a legal ‘guarantee’ as such.  Look, it’s just an expression, okay?

Laugh, gasp, scream your head off…but whatever you do….strap in and hold tight as Clinton takes you on a rip-roaring ride through the twists and turns of his heady life.

The premier hands- on clairvoyant, medium and a psychic, Clinton is renowned as Britain’s foremost ‘can-do’ guru.

The self styled ‘Can-guru’*

(*not kangaroo.)

@realclintonb

The Real Ken Dodd, The Man I Loved

Features a personal appearance by Anne, Lady Dodd, who will also hold a Q&A with the audience after the screening. 
An exclusive documentary film revealing for the first time the private man behind Britain’s greatest comic genius.
Not yet broadcast and produced over four years with full access from Ken’s widow Lady Dodd, the film takes an in-depth look into Doddy’s private world, exploring the many secrets of his comic talent, revealing never-before-seen home videos, stage performances and extracts from some of the thousands of Ken’s diary notebooks which he’s asked his wife to burn after his death.
Wrestling with her conscience for quite some time, Lady Dodd finally agrees with entertainment historians, museum curators and many of Ken’s admirers like Harry Hill, Lee Mack, Miriam Margoyles, Paul O’Grady, Johnny Vegas, and Sir Ian McKellen to preserve Doddy’s notebooks for posterity.

The Story of Guitar Heroes

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Hailed as the UK’s leading guitar-fest, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to the most iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.

Featuring world-class musicianship and state-of-the-art video projection, this epic concert journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll to the most influential guitar heroes of the modern era.

Renowned for recreating the unique sounds of each guitar legend with incredible accuracy, The Story of Guitar Heroes utilises no less than 35 authentic guitars.

Expect classic hits from legends including Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Van Halen, Slash and many more.

★★★★★

‘Every lick is expertly played by highly experienced, gifted musicians’ Time Out

”A great show for guitar players and music fans in general” – Jennifer Batten (guitarist for Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck)

Su Pollard – Still Fully Charged

For 50 years the legendary Su Pollard has delighted audiences, starring in the nation’s best-known TV shows and on stages around the globe in some of the world’s most-loved musicals.

From humble beginnings on TV’s Opportunity Knocks (where she came second to a singing dog), through her years as Maplin’s chalet maid Peggy in the hit BBC TV series Hi-de-Hi!, to her West End and national touring roles in Godspell, Annie, and Little Shop of Horrors, and her more recent TV appearances on Celebrity Masterchef, Gimme Gimme Gimme, and Would I Lie To You?- it’s been an action-packed half-century of sheer entertainment. And she’s only getting started!

Su’s new one-woman show Still Fully Charged brings a national treasure face-to-face with an adoring public to celebrate the amazing characters she has been fortunate enough to play, the incredible friends and colleagues she met along the way, and the staggering range of music she has performed and recorded throughout her illustrious career.

So join Su for an evening of hilarious stories from 50 years in show business, featuring songs from the shows, backstage secrets from her diaries, and maybe even the appearance of one or two familiar characters!

Accompanied live on stage by her musical director Steven Edis, Su Pollard (winner of the 2023 Panto Award for Lifetime Achievement and the 1988 award for Rear of the Year) is here to show that she’s Still Fully Charged and still ready for: ‘Action!’

That’ll Be The Day 40th Anniversary

It’s the BIG one; the 40th anniversary tour for the That’ll Be The Day gang – and we’ve got them for two memorable nights!

Don’t miss this unforgettable performance celebrating the 40th Anniversary of That’ll Be The Day and Trevor’s farewell tour.

Experience a unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy, featuring timeless hits from the 50s through to the 80s.

Join us to celebrate this milestone and say goodbye to Trevor as we enjoy four decades of entertainment, showcasing the energy, passion, and talent that has made this the UK’s longest-running touring theatre show. 

 

Mr Sleepybum

A laugh-out-loud interactive show for the Under-8s that will have children roaring with laughter.

Do you have stupid and silly dreams at night?

Well, Mr Sleepybum does, and he’s going to re-enact them all for you in this high-energy, interactive, multi-award-nominated comedy show for the whole family.

Mr Sleepybum awakes in his bed to find a theatre full of children and parents.

A circus of silly sketches and dream scenes ensues, from swimming with sharks to solving the mystery of the stolen chocolate cake. Mr Sleepybum’s imagination is limitless, offering a unique and engaging experience for children.

Mr Sleepybum is ready to captivate audiences with his whimsical adventures and abject brand of silliness.

Mr Sleepybum is a multi- award-nominated children’s comedy show written and performed by Jody Kamali.

‘Kids are left screeching with glee’ **** (List);

‘Kids are riotously entertained’ **** (ThreeWeeks);

‘Kids erupted in bouts of laughter’ **** (one4review)

Nominee – Best Kids Show  – Leicester Comedy Festival 2024.

Suitable for children aged 3 – 8.

Family tickets available for £42.00! Just book two adults and two child tickets and save £6.00 (discount applied automatically at checkout). 

 

The Father Christmas Show

EVERY CHILD GETS TO MEET SANTA AND RECEIVE A FESTIVE TREAT! 

Join Father Christmas and his Chief Elves in the North Pole as they get ready for Christmas Eve.

Father Christmas has decided to give Mrs Claus a well-earned rest so has enlisted his elves – and you – to help him complete an ever-growing to-do list!

He needs your help to check the Naughty and Nice list, look after his reindeer, and so much more… all before the Clock strikes! Guaranteed to be jam-packed with more jokes than a Christmas cracker, this is an adventure the whole family can enjoy with magic, songs, and festive cheer throughout!

 

Unseen Cinema – Blood Tea and Red String

Blood Tea and Red String – with live musical accompaniment performed by Rosie Brownhill

Blood Tea and Red String is a surreal handmade stop-motion fairy tale for adults created and animated entirely by director Christiane Cegavske over a period of 13 years. It tells the story of aristocratic white mice who commission gentle oak dwelling artisans to create a doll for them. When the Oak Dwellers fall in love with the doll they refuse to give her up. Resorting to thievery, the jilted mice abscond with her in the middle of the night. The Oak Dwellers must journey through their mystical and dangerous land to reclaim their love.

The film is dialogue-free, which has enabled it to reach audiences worldwide and allows viewers to find their own interpretations of the story. This special screening will include a live musical accompaniment by Rosie Brownhill, a folk and traditional inspired multi-instrumentalist from Staffordshire. Rosie will be accompanying the film with new musical material, playing a mixture of instruments including penny whistles, finger style guitar, and chord organ.

 

A Joke

An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman . . .

It sounds like the start of a joke. It is! A Joke is a hilarious and thoughtful hit play from multi-award-winning writer Dan Freeman (Dr Who: Death Comes to Time; The Minister of Chance; Mundo Jazz).

A Joke tells the story of three strangers who appear in the middle of nowhere with no memory of who they are. However, they soon discover that one is an Englishman, one is an Irishman, and the third is… well, Scottish-ish. As they try to work out the mystery of their existence, the suspicion begins to dawn that they may be characters in a joke.

The play has been praised for its pondering on the meaning of existence, as well as a stream of brilliant one-liners. The British Theatre Guide described it as “The Gold Standard” and “a don’t miss”; the Edinburgh Evening News as “a comic masterclass”; and The Fringe Review “a privilege to witness”.

“Sharp, satirical and effortlessly amusing” – The Stage

“Hilarious…a break-neck hour of exhilarating theatre” – International Times

John Power – Cast, The La’s and Me

John Power is part of the Liverpudlian tradition that spawned The Beatles, Echo & The Bunnymen, The La’s, and his own band, Cast. The latter were multi-platinum Britpop stars, enjoying platinum-selling albums All Change & Mother’s Nature’s Call, as well as seven Top Ten hits with Flying, Free Me, Sandstorm, Walkaway, and more. Power will explore his extraordinary career in an acoustic-based show featuring hits alongside tales of the band’s wild and successful Britpop years. There will be music, chat, and meet’n’greets before each show, as well as audience Q&As.