The Floral Pavilion Theatre is thrilled to announce its latest, highly-anticipated Autumn / Winter programme, promising an eclectic mix of entertainment to delight audiences of all ages.
Following a sensational summer of festivals and events, the venue is set to continue its momentum with an exciting line-up of drama, comedy, music – and crocodiles!
Highlights of the season include the hilarious murder mystery Cluedo 2, starring Coronation Street and Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach.
Younger audiences will love seeing David Walliams’ Awful Auntie brought to life on stage by The Birmingham Stage Company.
Other evenings are packed with live music so you can dance the night away to your favourite tracks by classic artists, and comedy stars including John Bishop, Jason Manford and Al Murray will have audiences rolling in the aisles.
But the season’s crown jewel is undoubtedly “The Further Adventures of Peter Pan – The Return of Captain Hook!”, running 6th December – 5th January.
By popular demand, the fantastic Sean Jones returns for an incredible fifth season as Smee. He’ll be joined by an amazing cast including Tom Lister, Danny Colligan, and Holly Atterton in this piratical adventure to Neverland.
Pauline Campbell, Venue Manager at the Floral Pavilion said: “At the heart of everything we do is our audience. We’ve listened to feedback on what shows people want to see in our programme, and we hope that people really enjoy what we have coming up. We look forward to welcoming them all to our fantastic venue in New Brighton”.
Full highlights of the Autumn /Winter season include:
Comedy
Laughter takes centrestage with outstanding performances from comedic heavyweights kicking off a great season from November:
- John Bishop (3 Nov)
- Gyles Brandreth (4 Nov)
- Jason Manford (6 & 7 Nov)
- John Culshaw (21 Feb)
- Al Murray (22 March)
Live Music
The Floral Pavilion’s stage will come alive with world-class artists bringing both new music and modern classics to New Brighton.
- Greatest Hits of Motown (17 Oct)
- Foster and Allen (9 Nov)
- Guitars across the Mersey (18 -20 Nov)
- A Country Night in Nashville (13 Feb)
Drama
Theatre lovers can look forward to a range of captivating productions:
- “Cluedo 2” – Unravel the secrets in this thrilling sequel (12-16 Nov)
- “Rita, Sue and Bob Too” – Get entangled in this provocative comedy (26 Feb – 2 March)
Families
- “Awful Auntie” – A brand-new stage production perfect for the whole family (24-27 Oct)
- There was an old lady who swallowed a fly (13 Oct)
- Dear Zoo (5 Nov)
- The Little Mermaid (23 Feb)
Enhanced Theatre Experience
The Floral Pavilion continues to offer a delicious selection of pre-theatre dining options before most shows. The venue’s café is open throughout the day offering a warm welcome to all whether visiting for a show or a stroll on New Brighton’s picturesque prom.
“We’ve had an amazing summer,” Pauline added, “and are now excitedly looking forward to an action-packed Autumn Winter season. We can’t wait to welcome guests to experience the magic of live performances at the Floral Pavilion.”
Tickets are now available for these shows and many more. For more information and bookings, please visit the Floral Pavilion website or contact the box office