Event type: Theatre

Gig Panto – Hoodstock ’25

We are delighted to present the first ever Future Yard Gig Panto, in collaboration with Off The Ground Theatre!

The year is 2025, and Robin Hood and his Mersey Men are distant legends of musical folklore. Once upon a time, they tore up the stage at the legendary Hoodstock ’99 festival. Since then, however, the music world has become a miserable place. The evil Sheriff has created an AI songwriting supercomputer in order to monopolise the music industry, and banned ANY form of live music including Christmas choirs, football chants, ice cream vans and even the bells of Birkenhead Town Hall.

With the masses left in silent despair, the Sheriff decides to cash-in and announces a new mega-festival, featuring all the worst of his AI generated bands – No Direction, Charlie A.B.C, Just a Beaver, Sabrina Plasterer and David Guetta. Only Robin Hood can save live music from disappearing; but to do so, he’ll have to get the band back together and play the greatest set of all time…

Join Future Yard and Off The Ground Theatre this Christmas for festive hilarity and hijinks! This all-new Gig Panto for live music lovers will be an irreverent, alternative panto done gig-style in the Future Yard Live Room, complete with a full live band playing music by the likes of Talking Heads, The Zutons, CMAT, Fontaines D.C and Pulp, along with the best (and worst) Yuletide favourites!

There are eight showings of this Gig Panto during December, with shows on Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th (matinée), Friday 26th (matinée), Sunday 28th, Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st (matinée).

For evening shows, the performance starts promptly at 7.30pm. For matinée shows, the performance starts at 1.30pm. The venue is open beforehand, with our kitchen service open from 90 minutes before the performance, and throughout.

The show running time is 1hr 40mins – Act 1 45mins, 15 minute interval, Act 2 40mins.

Tickets: Adult – £17.50; Concessions – £12.50; Under-12s – £10; Family Ticket – £50
Concessions = Over-65s, 13-18s and unwaged; Family Ticket grants entry to 2 x Adults and 2x Under-12s/Concessions
Group bookings also available – see below for details.
THIS IS AN ALL STANDING SHOW
There are a limited number of seats available per show for accessibility requirements. For details on Future Yard’s accessibility see HERE; and to reserve a place please contact our Access Team.

Space at each show is limited to allow room for kids and some accessibility seating at the front.

Matilda The Musical

Meet Matilda Wormwood. This brave little bookworm uses her intelligence, wit and magical powers to outsmart her uncaring parents and bullying headteacher Miss Trunchbull.

Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her own destiny and those around her.

This global phenomenon from the Royal Shakespeare Company, which is celebrating 15 years of musical magic in London’s West End, has won over 100 international awards and comes to Liverpool for the first time this Christmas.

 

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: M&S Bank Arena

Starring Coronation Street’s Helen Flanagan As The Wicked Queen, Back By Popular Demand, Comedy Star Bippo As Muddles, The Hilarious Andy Brennan As Dame Dolly, X Factor’s Sean Smith As The Prince, Singing Sensation Ellis Lloyd As Snow White & Local Favorite Rebecca Lake As The Fairy. 

Come And See The Beautiful Snow White And Her Seven Little Friends From The Enchanted Forest As They Attempt To Defeat The Evil Wicked Queen Who Is Overcome With Jealously When Her Magic Mirror Declares That Snow White Is The Fairest In All The Land. Will Snow White Meet Her Handsome Prince And Live Happily Ever After? There’s Only One Way To Find Out…

This Magical Pantomime Features Great Songs From Our Live Band, Dazzling Dance Routines, Stunning Scenery, Beautiful Costumes And Amazing Special Effects. It Will Be An Unforgettable Experience For Children And Adults Alike.

SMEC Ghost Train

? SMEC Ghost Train 2025 – Tickets On Sale NOW! ?️

?️ BUY TICKETS: https://www.southportmec.com/halloween/tickets

The spooky season is here… and the Southport Model Engineering Club Ghost Train is back for Halloween!

? Rides run 31st October – 1st November.

?️ Tickets available now at: https://www.southportmec.com/halloween/tickets

Follow our social pages for more updates!

SMEC Ghost Train 2025 – Halloween Railway Adventure

RIDE IF YOU DARE! 31/10/25-01/11/25

Join us for an unforgettable spooky railway adventure at the SMEC Ghost Train, Southport Model Engineering Club’s Halloween event. We’ve gone all out this year — haunted tunnels, ghostly stations, surprises around every corner… but also family-friendly fun!

When:Friday 31st October – Saturday 1st November

4:30pm – 8:00pm each night

Where:Southport Model Engineering ClubRotten Row (next to Victoria Park)Southport, Merseyside PR8 2DA

What to Expect:

Visit our spooky website: https://www.southportmec.com/halloween/

A hauntingly decorated train ride through eerie tunnels and spooky landscapes

Friendly ghosts & ghouls to guide you along the journey

Duration: approx 8-10 minutes (safety briefing, boarding, spooky train ride, disembark)

Children under 1.2m must be accompanied by an adult — we want thrills, not nightmares!

Important Info:

Ticket InformationTickets: ️https://www.southportmec.com/halloween/tickets

See our socials for more information and the FAQ on our website.

Booking in advance is highly recommended — sessions fill up fast.

Door tickets may be available, but securing your spot ahead of time avoids disappointment.

Dress warmly! Much of the event is outdoors, often in the dark.

Costumes are encouraged (without anything trailing for safety) — extra points for spooky creativity! Please note: This is a family appropriate event, Nothing scary that would cause discomfort or concern to other guests – otherwise you may be turned away!

Comfortable footwear for walking, especially around station areas.

Sensory Notes & FAQs:

The ride is spooky but not overly scary — balanced for kids and adults alike

Total experience time includes the ride, treats, and station encounters

Arrive ~15-20 minutes early to allow for ticket check in / meeting point

Come along and share a night of chills, thrills, and family memories. We can’t wait to see you on the Ghost Train!

More Details: https://www.southportmec.com/halloween/tickets

 

Jack Frost’s Snow Time Adventure

Step into the enchanting world of Jack Frost where children and grown ups become part of the story!

Glide across an imaginary ice rink, take part in a friendly snowball fight and create cherished memories…

Jack Frost’s Snow Time Adventure is an immersive installation for the young and very young which offers a sensory and imaginative story experience which captivates and delights.

Audiences enter a welcoming tent-like space and are transported into the magical world of Jack Frost who travels the land to bring cheer to children.

Once More… With Screaming

The People’s Players present Once More… With Screaming.

Eddie Peters has the world at his feet. He’s an actor at the very top of his game and one of the most terrifying men in Hollywood with a string of hit horror films to his name. 

Twenty years ago, he had the worst night of his life, watching his co-star Alex die in his arms on the set of his biggest box office smash. And now he’s back to make a sequel.

Head along and join them for a spooktacular show from Liverpool Royal Court’s very own People’s Players acting group. This brand new comedy from Sarah O’Hara takes Hammer House Of Horror and hams it up to another level. Ghosts, secrets and murderous intent combine to put the willies up a willing audience who will be left screaming with laughter!

The Snowy Day

One winter morning, Peter woke up and looked out the window 

Snow had fallen during the night. It covered everything as far as he could see.  

Discover a world blanketed in wonder in this brand-new dance adaptation of ‘The Snowy Day’, inspired by the award winning picture book by Ezra Jack Keats. Join Peter as he crunches through the snowy streets of his New York neighbourhood, in this intimate icy adventure. 

Brought to life by Polka Theatre and Can’t Sit Still, the award nominated company behind ‘Oh No, George!’, ‘The Snowy Day’ is specially designed for 1-4 year olds and their grown-ups, featuring one dancer and original music by singer/songwriter Rob Green. Join us to experience the magic of fresh snowfall in Keats’ classic, heartwarming tale.  

 

 

Pirates Love Underpants

 

 

Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort

These pirates SO love underpants!

Join their swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain’s Treasure chest!

Dodge hungry crocs beneath Long-John Bridge, bob upon the waves of Big Knickers Bay, spot sharks in fancy underpants and trek across Three Pants Ridge.

Filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold, arrr you ready to set sail for a family adventure?

 

 

The Constant Wife

Prior to London’s West End.

1927. Constance is a very unhappy woman. “Nonsense” says her mother “she eats well, sleeps well, dresses well and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances.” Constance is the perfect wife and mother, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress, who just happens to be her best friend.

Adapted by Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade (Home, I’m Darling; TV’s Rivals) from Somerset Maugham’s glittering comedy, originally opened in Stratford upon Avon to marvellous reviews and sold every seat.

Directed by Co-Artistic Director of the RSC Tamara Harvey, this sparkling new version will star Kara Tointon (TV’s Mr Selfridge and Winner of Strictly Come Dancing) and features original music composed by multi award-winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum.

David Pugh and Cunard present The Royal Shakespeare Company production.

Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist

Following a sell-out 2024/2025 tour host of The Bugle, New’s Quiz, Test Match Special and Taskmaster champion Andy Zaltzman, extends his hit tour into 2026 (with extra material added due to phenomenal world chaos).

One of the UK’s leading satirical comedians, Andy assesses the state of Planet Earth and its most famous and controversial species – the human race. Attempting to concoct vaguely plausible answers to perennial questions such as What?, Who?, Where?, and above all Why?