Something Else Barbara Dickson Freddie Starr Swan Lake Charley Boorman Frank Sidebottom Classes Guide
Feb 2010 - Jun 2010
to another busy season with highlights including:
High School Musical 3, Hurly Burly, Warrington Rhythm and Blues Festival, Lucy Porter, The Singing Kettle, Gordon Smith, Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Beating Berlusconi! The Tiger Lillies & Stewart Francis to name just a few.
Welcome
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Live band night especially for under 18s. See website for dates and details on how to get your band in the line-up.
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Comedy Store Pyramid
Sell-out comedy is back at Pyramid with the best in live stand-up from our friends at The Comedy Store. But hurry – tickets go fast!
Regular events
Sat 6 Feb, 6 Mar, 3 Apr, 1 May
7.30pm £13
Cabaret Comedy Community Dance Drama
Exhibitions Family Film MusicVenue Hire
Visit the new-look pyramidparrhall.com to keep up to date with new confirmed acts and sign up to our monthly e-shot to receive all the latest news, offers and competitions!
7.30pm £5
Tea DanceIn association with Age Concern. Most Monday afternoons at Pyramid. For more information please contact Pam Rowland on 01925 265607.
Blood Donor SessionsAt Pyramid. For dates and times please visit www.blood.co.uk
Sing-a-long-a High School Musical 3 Parr Hall
Sing-a-long-a Hairspray Parr Hall
*Family of 4 £34 †Family of 3 £25.50 Groups 1 in 10 goes free. Family tickets and group offers not available online. Call box office now to book. Fancy dress not obligatory but highly recommended.
A screening of the classic film especially for the family audience, with subtitles on-screen so you can sing along to every word. Ideal for all ages.
Dance in the aisles, boo Velma and be amazed at John Travolta’s fat suit. A BRAND NEW Sing-a-long-a show featuring the 2007 film.
Sat 6 Feb 2pm Sat 6 Feb 7.30pm
£14.50/£12.50/£34*/£25.50† £14.50/£12.50/£5/£34*/£25.50†
The Hairy Bikers Tour 2010 Parr Hall
The BBC2 stars, come to Parr Hall for an evening of cooking, chatting and laughs.
Limited availability!
Beoga Pyramid
Traditional Irish folk band Beoga play Pyramid.
Legends of the Oche Parr Hall
Eric Bristow and John Lowe return to Parr Hall in Legends of the Oche.
Sally Morgan An Audience with the Star PsychicParr Hall
Now dubbed Britain’s best-loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns by overwhelming demand after selling out Parr Hall in July.
February
Tickets/info 01925 442345 pyramidparrhall.com
Fri 12 Feb 7.30pm £12
Fri 12 Feb 7.30pm £12
Thu 18 Feb 7.30pm £19.50
Sun 7 Feb 7.30pm £19.50/£17.50
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£14.50/£12.50/£5/£34*/£25.50†
Hurly BurlyCabaret Burlesque Show Parr Hall
For the ultimate Valentine’s treat, join Miss Polly Rae & her Hurly Burly Girlys for a decadent evening of cabaret, variety, traditional & ‘neo’ burlesque.
“ Burlesque has returned with a vengeance, mixing ebullient choreography with cheeky comedy and a generous helping of tease.” The Stage
Contains nudity. Not suitable for children.
There’s something for everyone this Valentines weekend at Parr Hall!
Sat 13 Feb 8pm £13
Manchester Camerata Valentine’s Day Concert Parr Hall
Sun 14 Feb 7.30pm £15.50/£13.50
Manchester Camerata returns to Parr Hall with this beautiful concert of romantic serenades to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Highlights include works by Tchaikovsky, Elgar and Schubert. Adi Brett Director
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The Singing Kettle presents ‘Pyjama Party’Parr Hall
The Singing Kettle’s Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin are having a pyjama party and you’re all invited!
Come in your PJs and get ready for a fun-packed afternoon of songs games and giggles.†Family ticket £34 when 4 tickets are purchased. *£7.50 each for groups of 10+
Barbara Dickson Parr Hall
One of Britain’s most popular entertainers makes a welcome return to Parr Hall.
Wed 24 Feb 8pm
£21
Sun 21 Feb 2pm £9.50/£7.50*
Family ticket £34†
Voulez Vous Parr Hall
Dig out your bell-bottomed flares, wigs and platform heels for a jam-packed night of pure nostalgia, as Voulez Vous brings the full ABBA experience to life!
John Bishop Elvis has Left the BuildingParr Hall
Multi-award winning comedian and star of, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Skins and 8 Out of 10 Cats, returns by popular demand with his exciting and hilarious show.
Limited availability!
The Charley Boorman Show Parr Hall
Stephen Venables ‘In the Steps of Shackleton’Parr Hall
Star of Long Way Round, Long Way Down, Race To Dakar and By Any Means, comes to Parr Hall with a brand new live show. This evening of stories and anecdotes from his worldwide escapades is sure to make for a thrilling night.
After twice repeating Shackleton’s famous journey, internationally acclaimed mountaineer Stephen Venables brings to life his extraordinary expedition.
Sat 27 Feb 7.30pm£18.50
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Fri 5 Mar 8pm £13
Sat 6 Mar
8pm£14/£12
Fri 26 Feb 8pm £15/£13HOTTICKET
Show Me Chris & Pui Parr Hall
Cbeebie’s Chris and Pui, invite you to bring your favourite teddy bear, doll or figure to share the fun and the post show autograph session allows kids to meet the stars of the show in person!
We’ll Meet Again Parr Hall
Relive the spirit of the 1940s in a wonderful afternoon performance of hits from the blitz, with lots of sing-along tunes that will bring back warm memories.
Beverley CravenPyramid
Don’t miss your chance to see one of the most successful singer/songwriters the UK has ever produced.
Northern Chamber Orchestra with Martin Roscoe Parr Hall
A welcome return to the Northern Chamber Orchestra, this time with pianist Martin Roscoe.
Mozart Symphony No.12 in G majorBeethoven Piano Concerto No.2Barber Adagio for StringsSchubert Symphony No.5
* Under 16s free
Rhod Gilbert & the Cat that Looked like Nicholas LyndhurstParr Hall
The Welsh wonder is back… unfortunately he’s already sold out! SOLD OUT!
March
Tickets/info 01925 442345 pyramidparrhall.com
Thu 11 Mar 7.30pm £16
Thu 11 Mar 7.30pm
£14.50/£12.50/£8/Free*
Fri 12 Mar 8pm £16.50
Sun 7 Mar 11am & 2pm
£12/£10
Mon 8 Mar 2.30pm £12/£10
Sat 27 Feb 7.30pm£18.50
Jo Caulfield Pyramid
Star of Radio 4’s critically acclaimed It’s That Jo Caulfield Again and regular on Mock The Week, and Have I Got News For You, Jo Caulfield hits the stage at Pyramid.
Something Else Pyramid
Based on the award-winning picture book, this magical show about the fantastical friendship between two unusual creatures features storytelling, upbeat songs and a lot of laughs for children aged 3 and up (and their adults), from the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom.
*When four tickets are purchased
Freddie Starr Parr Hall
The madcap comedian is back with another unpredictable evening of madness and mayhem.
Martin Simpson Pyramid
One of the national treasures of English music, multi-award winning Martin Simpson brings his songs of love, loss and home to Pyramid.
Sat 13 Mar 7.30pm £14/ £12 Tue 23 Mar 7.30pm £18.50
Sun 14 Mar 1pm & 3pm
£6/Family ticket £22*
Mon 22 Mar 7.30pm£19.50
Gordon Smith Parr HallGordon is widely accepted as one of the most accurate mediums in the world and provides a unique insight into the lives of celebrities like Mica Paris, Phil Tufnell and Robin Gibb on his highly successful TV series, Psychic Therapy.
Don’t miss your opportunity to see the man who has captivated audiences worldwide!
Sat 27 Mar 7.30pm £14/ £12
Feb 10 Sat 6 Sing-a-long-a High School Musical 3 Sat 6 Sing-a-long-a Hairspray Sun 7 The Hairy Bikers Fri 12 Beoga Fri 12 Legends of the Oche Sat 13 Hurly Burly – Cabaret Burlesque Show Sun 14 Manchester Camerata Thu 18 Sally Morgan Sun 21 The Singing Kettle Wed 24 Barbara Dickson Fri 26 Voulez Vous Sat 27 The Charley Boorman Show
Mar 10 Fri 5 Stephen Venables Sat 6 John Bishop Sun 7 Show Me Chris & Pui Mon 8 We’ll Meet Again Thu 11 Beverley Craven Thu 11 Northern Chamber Orchestra Fri 12 Rhod Gilbert Sat 13 Jo Caulfield Sun 14 Something Else Mon 22 Gordon Smith Tue 23 Freddie Starr Sat 27 Martin Simpson Sat 27 Grimethorpe Colliery Band Sun 28 Swan Lake
Apr 10 Fri 16-17 Beating Berlusconi! Sat 24 John Smith Sat 24 North Cheshire Wind Orchestra Fri 30 The Tiger Lillies
May 10 Sat 8 Idiots of Ants Fri 14 Lucy Porter Sat 15 Stewart Francis Fri 21 Barbershopera Sat 22 Out of Chaos Sat 29 Warrington Rhythm &
Blues FestivalJun 10 Fri 4 Frank Sidebottom
For Plugged & Comedy Store dates see website
Live Guide
Tickets/info 01925 442345 pyramidparrhall.com
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Mon 22 Mar 7.30pm£19.50
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Monday16+yrs 2pm & 6.45pm Life Class (£6) 8-11yrs 5.15pm Junior Youth Theatre 10-18yrs 5pm Youth Break Dance16+yrs 7pm Belly Dance 15-18yrs 7pm Young Actors Youth Theatre
Tuesday8-16yrs 5pm Youth Street Dance8-11yrs 5.30pm Sing Out7+yrs Various Singing BRAND NEW (£6)*18+yrs 6.30pm Yoga 18+yrs 7pm Street Dance18+yrs 7.30pm Pyramid Sound Choir
Wednesday11-18yrs 5pm Pyramid Youth Dance8-11yrs 5pm Stage Struck 8-11yrs 5pm Commando kids7+yrs Various Rock Guitar (£6)*18+yrs 6.45pm Adult Ballet 18+yrs 7pm Acting Up 12-14yrs 7.30pm Senior Youth Theatre18+yrs 6.45pm Ballroom & Latin
(Intermediate)18+yrs 7.50pm Ballroom & Latin
(Beginners)
Thursday18+yrs 7pm Salsa7+yrs Various Piano/Keyboard (£6)*
Saturday12-14yrs 11.30am Senior Youth Theatre
Classes Guide
Visual Arts Dance Drama Music
Feb 2010 - Jun 2010
*Get your first lesson FREE! Call box office now to book.For more information please visit our comprehensive online classes guide @ www.pyramidparrhall.co.uk/classes
Tickets £4/£3.50 (unless otherwise stated).Save £££s and guarantee your place with a term ticket, available for all classes.
Swan Lake Vienna Festival Ballet Parr Hall
Returning to Parr Hall with lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky, Vienna Festival Ballet make this one show not to be missed.
*Under 16s
Sun 28 Mar 2.30pm
£17.50/£14.50/£10.50*
Fri 16 & Sat 17 Apr7.30pm £10/£8
Sat 27 Mar 7.30pm£17/£15
Grimethorpe Colliery Band Parr Hall
Probably the world’s most famous colliery band with an international reputation for excellence on both the concert and contest stage, Grimethorpe Colliery Band have been featured on film, TV and radio in addition to providing the BAFTA winning soundtrack for international film hit Brassed Off, starring Ewan McGregor.
This hilarious comic drama is based on a true story, starring Paul Duckworth (Hollyoaks, Backbeat) as a Liverpool fan who watched the 2005 European Cup Final sitting next to Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi. Fresh from ecstatic reviews and a sell-out performance at Pyramid last season, we are delighted to give you another opportunity to catch this hilarious comedy!
Contains strong language.
Beating Berlusconi! Turf Love Theatre CompanyPyramid JUSTCONFIRMED!
John Smith Pyramid
The name may be a common one, but this is definitely no ordinary John Smith... The Essex born songster hits Pyramid after recently supporting Jools Holland and David Gray.
North Cheshire Wind Orchestra Voyage en France Pyramid
The North Cheshire Wind Orchestra presents a programme exploring our love affair with Paris, through the eyes of George Gershwin and British composer Martin Ellerby. Mark Heron Conductor
Idiots of Ants Pyramid
Following three sell-out Edinburgh Festivals, a UK Tour and appearing alongside John Cleese at the Montreal ‘Just For Laughs’ Festival, the Ants (BBC1, BBC2, E4, Radio 4) bring their fast-paced brand of sketch-comedy to Pyramid.
Lucy Porter Fool’s Gold Pyramid
Lucy’s latest show is a witty romp through the history of gold and will feature a tribute to Mr T. and a very valuable, big gold thing with security guards and everything!
April- June
Tickets/info 01925 442345 pyramidparrhall.com
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Sat 24 Apr 8pm £10
Sat 24 Apr 7.30pm £8/£7
Pre-concert talk 6.50pm
Sat 8 May 8pm £12/£10
Fri 14 May 8pm £14.50
The Tiger Lillies The Songs of Shockheaded Peter and other Gory VersesPyramid
The Tiger Lillies are the Godfathers of alternative cabaret; Direct from a sell-out West-End run and the Edinburgh Festival, they take their show celebrating 20 years of dark and deviant theatrics on tour.
For ages 16+
“ Fleshily engorged with the pustule throb of the garishly gaudy and gloriously obscene.” Time Out
Fri 30 Apr 8pm £15
Barbershopera Pyramid
A delightfully madcap show packed with laughs, tears and stampeding cows – all in four-part harmony.
Out of Chaos Temple Theatre Pyramid
The anarchic blend of clowning, Greek myths, physical theatre and five languages, Out of Chaos is storytelling at its very best.
Pyramid
Pyramid celebrates its second Rhythm & Blues festival with a jam-packed day of live music! With two stages, two bars serving real ale and a stunning line-up featuring headliners The Nimmo Brothers, this is one event you don’t want to miss!
An Evening with Frank Sidebottom Pyramid
Cult, comic superstar Frank makes a very welcome return to Pyramid.
*Under 16s
Sat 29 May 3pm £20
Fri 21 May 7.30pm £11/£9
Sat 22 May 8pm £11/£9 Fri 4 Jun 7.30pm £13/£10*
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Stewart Francis Tour De FrancisPyramid
Star of Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Stewart Francis hits Pyramid.
“One of the funniest comedians in the world”. The Late Late Show
Sat 15 May 8pm£15
This seating plan is full capacity for Parr Hall events only. All Parr Hall seating plans are subject to change depending on each individual event.
Please contact box office if you have any special requirements. Our facilities include:
• Wheelchair accessible toilets on all floors within Pyramid and the ground floor of Parr Hall
• Two disabled car parking spaces within Pyramid’s car park
• Lift within Pyramid
• Induction loop system and infra red headsets available free of charge – please pre-book with box office
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How to find us
Bus: Services come into Warrington Central Bus Station which is a 7-minute walk away.
Rail: Warrington Bank Quay train station is a 2-minute walk away. Warrington Central Station is a 7-minute walk away.
Cyclists: There are cycle racks to the rear of Pyramid.
Car: Drive to the town centre and follow the brown signs to the Cultural Quarter.
Parking: Parking to the rear of the venue for disabled badge holders & patrons. Please be advised that on-site parking is limited and is exclusively reserved for customers of Pyramid and Parr Hall. Time restrictions apply. Alternative public car parking at Golden Square, Town Hall*, rear of Parr Hall (pay and display) and Museum Street. *Weekends only
Booking TicketsBy phone: 01925 442345 Online: pyramidparrhall.com You can also find us on Ticketmaster.
In person: Box Office is open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pmConcessions apply to OAPs, students, disabled customers, recipients of Jobseekers Allowance and Warrington Borough Council Leisure Card holders on production of relevant proof. Concessions are not available for all events.
A processing fee of £2.70 is payable on all transactions unless paying by cash.
All tickets and discounts are subject to availability. Management reserves the right not to admit any latecomers, to refuse admissions and to provide alternative seats to those purchased, of the same or greater value. All tickets are non-refundable. All information correct at time of going to press, E&OE. We reserve the right to change events, dates, times and artists without prior notice. Please contact the box office for updated information.
Pyramid & Parr Hall Cultural Quarter Palmyra Square South Warrington WA1 1BL