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Ann Widdecombe
Strictly Ann – An Evening with Ann Widdecombe
Sailing dangerously close to National Treasure status, one of the most outspoken politicians of our time embarks on her first ever national tour. Entertaining, enlightening and as controversial as you would expect, Margaret Thatcher and Craig Revel Horwood collide as Ann lifts the lid on life in Westminster and shares behind-the-scenes gossip from some of the nation’s best-loved programmes, including Strictly Come Dancing, Have I Got News For You and Celebrity Big Brother.
Thu 13 Feb
£24
Believe – The Cher Songbook
Join us for a stunning concert as we turn back time and celebrate the Goddess of Pop, Cher. An exhilarating show sensationally recreating all her hits, the hair, the costumes from her breathtaking career spanning six decades. Experience the ultimate tribute to Cher with dazzling costume changes, outstanding musicianship, a spectacular production and relive the Cher songbook including I Got You Babe, Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves, Just Like Jesse James, If I Could Turn Back Time, Walking in Memphis, Strong Enough, Believe, songs from Mamma Mia and her new album Dancing Queen.
Fri 7 Feb
Prices to be confirmed
Big Girls Don't Cry
Oh what a night you'll have at this tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, with all the hits from 'Sherry' to 'Grease is the Word'.
Sat 8 Feb
£27
California Dreamin'
CALIFORNIA DREAMING FEATURING THE GREATEST HITS FROM THE FLOWER POWER ERA WITH THE MUSIC OF THE MAMAS AND PAPAS AND MORE
The Mamas and Papas, one of the super groups from the Golden age of the Flower Power Era in the 60’s. They brought us smash hits like “Monday Monday”, “Creeque Ally”, “Dedicated To The One I Love”, “I Saw Her Again Last Night” “California Dreaming”, just to name a few. This show will instantly transport you back to one of the most iconic periods of the Sixties. The Flower Power Era where Peace, Love & Psychedelia Flowed freely to the great music of Scott McKenzie, The Flowerpot Men, Barry McGuire, The Lemon Pipers, The Turtles, Sonny font-size: 14pt;">
Sun 1 Mar
£24.50
The Carpenters Story
‘A STAR ON EARTH – A STAR IN HEAVEN’ – Karen Carpenter
This highly acclaimed production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular celebration of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend in the world of popular music, selling over 100 million albums and singles. This brand new show for 2020 once again features the outstanding vocal talents of Claire Furley, with Musical Director Phil Aldridge leading The Carpenters Story Orchestra as they re-create Richard Carpenter’s original orchestral arrangements. Featuring all of the Carpenters hit songs including (They Long To Be) Close To You, Yesterday Once More, We’ve Only Just Begun, Superstar, A Song For You, Rainy Days & Mondays, Goodbye to Love and many more!
www.thecarpentersstory.com
‘PHENOMENAL VOCALS & GREAT MUSICIANSHIP’ – The Evening Standard ‘STUNNING’ – The Echo ‘MAGNIFICENT’ – The Sun
Sat 17 Oct
£27.50 (Children £25.50)
Chris Ramsey, Carl Hutchinson
Friday 8th May 2020. 7.30pm
All tickets £23.00, no concessions. Price includes a booking fee
Age guidance 16 years+
Fri 8 May
£23
Clare Teal Big Mini Big Band
Clare Teal and her BIG Mini BIG BAND Brand New Show for 2020
Award winning jazz vocalist and Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal and her BIG Mini Big Band go from strength to strength bringing you more exhilarating swing as they celebrate 100 years of pop music featuring some of the greatest songs ever written from the Great American and British Song books and contemporary writers creating the standards of today. Always an entertaining and humorous evening packed with anecdotes and rich jazz infused repertoire, plus arrangements crafted by world renowned trumpeter and composer Guy Barker and pianist extraordinaire Jason Rebello, Clare and her BIG Mini Big Band promise a joyous and uplifting evening of inspirational music performed by the very best.
Thu 12 Mar
£26
Comedy in the MET February
Bringing you the very best in live comedy from around the country, The MET Studio has line ups to rival the biggest comedy clubs in the UK. Offering a combination of big names such as Greg Davies, Jon Richardson and up and coming stars such as Patrick Monahan and Paul Chowdhry, The MET Studio has become a regular stop off for those travelling to and from the Edinburgh Fringe or preparing for their slot on Russell Howard's Good News Show.
Sat 22 Feb
Met Studio
£12.50
Comedy in the MET Jan
Bringing you the very best in live comedy from around the country, The MET Studio has line ups to rival the biggest comedy clubs in the UK. Offering a combination of big names such as Greg Davies, Jon Richardson and up and coming stars such as Patrick Monahan and Paul Chowdhry, The MET Studio has become a regular stop off for those travelling to and from the Edinburgh Fringe or preparing for their slot on Russell Howard's Good News Show.
Sat 25 Jan
Met Studio
£12.50
Comedy in the MET March
Bringing you the very best in live comedy from around the country, The MET Studio has line ups to rival the biggest comedy clubs in the UK. Offering a combination of big names such as Greg Davies, Jon Richardson and up and coming stars such as Patrick Monahan and Paul Chowdhry, The MET Studio has become a regular stop off for those travelling to and from the Edinburgh Fringe or preparing for their slot on Russell Howard's Good News Show.
Sat 21 Mar
Met Studio
£12.50
Counterfeit 70s Show
A nostalgic night of 70s music, interspersed with video clips from the era. The band performs songs by Slade, T Rex, the Bay City Rollers and many more.
Sat 29 Feb
£24 (Children £22)
Counterfeit Sixties Show
A nostalgic night of 60s music, interspersed with video clips from the era. The band performs songs by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Monkees and many more.
Sat 9 May
£24 (Children £22)
The ELO Tribute Show
The ELO Show - A tribute to the music and Genius of Jeff Lynne and ELO A brand new show celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and E.L.O. With a band of amazing musicians including a female string section this will be a fabulous night of hit after hit from such a vast back catalogue. Jeff Lynne and ELO famously carried on the legacy of the Beatles where in his own words he wanted to "Carry on from where I am the Walrus left off' and combined Classical music with motifs of the greats with Rock and Roll like no other musician before. The album 'Out of the Blue' released in 1977 catapulted them into Rock history and truly made them one of the biggest bands in the World at the time. After many years of touring Jeff parted ways with the band to focus on producing some of the greatest musicians of the time namely, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Paul McCartney and The Beatles. Jeff resurrected the ELO legacy in 2014 with a new lineup and a stunning stageshow and has been touring the World Arenas and stadiums to this day. The ELO show gives (almost) as good a show as Jeff but on a smaller scale, but still with a stunning lightshow and 3D video screens very similar to Jeff's current backdrop. Expect songs like, 'Evil Woman', Don't bring me down', 'Telephone Line', 'Sweet Talkin Woman', 'Turn to stone', 'Wild west Hero', 'The Diary of Horace Wimp' and of course the legendary 'Mr.Blue Sky' plus many more with a surprise or two. Don't miss out on this fantastic night of nostalgia and classic tunes.
Fri 3 Apr
£24
Forbidden Nights
Forbidden Nights is made up of a male vocalist, aerial artist, pole performer and fire act all with an element of strip tease – think Cirque du Soleil meets Magic Mike.
Fri 3 Jul
£22–£25
Herman's Hermits
The Beatles may have led the British Invasion, but Herman's Hermits provided crucial covering fire. Although the only original member left is drummer Barry Whitwam, the band that gave us 'Mrs Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter' keeps up a fearsome touring schedule.
Fri 21 Feb
£25
I Got Love for You 1980's
Friday 31st January 2020. 7.30pm
Adults £26.00, concessions £24.00. Price includes a booking fee
Fri 31 Jan
£26 (Children £24)
Jimeoin: Result!
Jimeoin presents his new show, fresh from a smash-hit New York off-Broadway season.
Sun 9 Feb
£17.50
Joel Dommett: Unapologetic (If That's OK?)
New stand-up hour from the English comedian, who is co-host of the new ITV2 show Singleton.
Thu 28 May
£18
The Magic of Motown
Tribute to the sweet soul sounds of Motown starring the supremely-talented Magic of Motown band, with hits made famous by the Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves and more.
Fri 17 Apr
£27.50
Only Fools and Boycie
Enjoy an intimate evening with John Challis, one of the nation's greatest comedy actors, best known as Boycie in BBC1's Only Fools and Horses. In this one-off show the national treasure will reveal secrets from the set with stories and anecdotes from his dazzling career.
Having worked with some of the biggest names in show business, he'll be spilling the beans about Only Fools and Horses co-stars like Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst and friends and fellow performers like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Oliver Reed and George Best. He’ll also recall tales from his time in Dr Who, Coronation Street and other TV classics. Mr Challis will also meet fans after the show to sign autographs and pose for pictures, while signing copies of his autobiography, Being Boycie, and novel, Reggie: A Stag At Bay.
Wed 13 May
£20
Paul Foot: Image Conscious
Bizarre stand-up from the madcap comedian, who discusses the problems experienced by soft-shell crabs and the merits of iceberg lettuce.
Fri 27 Nov
£15
The Rolling Stones Story
All these classic hits, The Rolling Stones Story is a high energy concert celebrating the music of the World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band. Let’s Spend The Night Together in the company of Mick and the boys and experience a truly authentic Rolling Stones spectacle; complete with an awesome production, the finest musicians and the world’s No. 1 Mick Jagger lookalike in Paul Ashworth.
Sat 6 Jun
£25 (Children £15)
Sarah McQuaid
The Spanish-born singer-songwriter and guitarist plays traditional tunes alongside contemporary songs.
Sun 19 Apr
Met Studio
£15
Simon Brodkin: 100% Simon Brodkin
The comic takes a break from his Lee Nelson persona and plays himself in this debut stand-up hour.
Tue 14 Apr
£20
A Tribute to Amy
Come and celebrate with us the life and music of one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time, Amy Winehouse.
This authentic and respectful tribute is the only show worldwide to be endorsed by both of Amy's parents, Janis & Mitch Winehouse.
Taking songs from the multi-platinum selling albums Frank , Back To Black and Lioness: Hidden Treasures, world renowned tribute artist, Laura Jane Butler, recreates the distinctive sound and heartfelt performances of the jazz and soul powerhouse.
Bringing you all the hits you know and love including Valerie, Tears Dry On Their Own, Rehab, Love Is A Losing Game, You Know I'm No Good and of course Back to Black. Laura recreates Amy's most memorable live performances including the jazz standard from Ella Fitzgerald ‘Someone To Watch Over Me’, Amy’s version of ‘Mister Magic’ from the legendary Grover Washington, Sam Cook’s ‘Cupid’ and ‘Monkey Man’ by The Specials. Praised worldwide by many of her loyal fans, this show truly is a celebration of the musical legacy left by the late, great superstar, Amy Winehouse. The brand new, not to be missed musical spectacular of 2019. "Laura is the No1 tribute to Amy in the world” - Mitch Winehouse “The best tribute to my Amy“ - Janis Winehouse, who mentions Laura in her book “Loving Amy”
This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.
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Thu 14 May
£26 (Children £24)
The Upbeat Beatles
The Upbeat Beatles are second to none - powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship.
The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business.
There isn’t a band to touch them - 8 bars of “Twist and Shout” and you will know why! No other band can perform this song like the Upbeat Beatles!
The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation.
If you love the Beatles you’ll love this show, and if you don’t love the Beatles you’ll love this show!
The Upbeat Beatles Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzfgikzbRE0 More videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmj0PVZ63X0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vfJk4WHOTE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsi_8Ft1wME
Social Media links: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theupbeatbeatles/ Twitter https://twitter.com/UpbeatBeatles
Sat 30 May
£23
Stafford's Gatehouse Theatre is the main performing venue in Stafford, offering films, plays, concerts, comedy gigs, dance shows, a Shakespeare Festival and Stafford's only official comedy club. Stafford Gatehouse Youth Theatre has been getting kids aged 7–18 involved in theatre for over 25 years. The theatre is available for corporate and conference hire.
The nearest train station is Stafford, long an important stop on the West Coast Main Line, and the theatre is served by numerous local bus routes.
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