Shows in April 2024

The Story of Guitar Heroes

SATURDAY 6th APRIL 7.30pm

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One of the UK’s premier live concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.

Featuring talented world-class musicians and state-of-the-art video projection, the show journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll through to the most creative and inspirational guitar heroes of the modern era.

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Renowned for its highly versatile musicianship, The Story of Guitar Heroes recreates the unique sounds of each guitar legend with incredible accuracy, utilising no less than 30 different authentic guitars.

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

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‘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)

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Sing-a-Long-a-Matilda The Musical

SUNDAY 7th APRIL AT 2PM 

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Calling all revolting children and their parents – come and be a little a bit naughty at Sing-a-Long-a Matilda the Musical From the producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga The Greatest Showman.

Now is your chance to interact with this incredible tale of a little girl making her great escape!

Find the “magic” inside of you and join our gang at the latest film to get the singalong treatment, the Tony and Olivia Award winning Matilda the Musical based on Roald Dahl’s novel.

Matilda is an extraordinary girl, who armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.

Our host will help you have “a holiday in your head” as they teach you some dance moves, show you how to use your free props bags and have you booing the villains and championing the heroes.

YOU the audience are the stars!

It couldn’t be easier or more fun! The first rule of Sing-a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.

Do you want to change your story and be a little bit naughty? Well, this is your chance…

Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show.

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Bee Gees & Abba In Concert Experience

FRIDAY 12TH APRIL 2024, 7.30pm

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Two of the biggest groups come together for an incredible night of music that is guaranteed to have you boogying the night away.

This Bee Gees and Abba double headline show featuring NON-STOP HITS like Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, Tragedy, Dancing Queen, Mama Mia, Waterloo and so many more . . . .

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With over 2 hours of party, feel good anthems to get you dancing in the isles, this show is not to be missed.

World class Tribute Vocalists and Musicians will transport you back to the magic ear of Disco/Pop, so bring along all the Dancing Queens and let’s keep this music Stayin’ Alive!

 

2h30m

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Seven Drunken Nights

SATURDAY 13th APRIL 7.30pm

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Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners returns to theatres with a brand-new production.

 

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In association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghue’s, the place where it all started for The Dubliners back in 1962, Seven Drunken Nights tells the story of a career spanning 50 years and invokes the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke and Jim McCann.

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This hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group back to life and will have you singing and dancing in the aisles.

It is without doubt the ultimate feel good Irish show.

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Please Note: Only alcohol purchased from our Stage Door Bar can be consumed in the theatre.

Bag searches will be in place for this performance. Click HERE for more info…

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Most Haunted The Stage Show

SUNDAY 14th April 7.30pm

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The acclaimed World No.1 paranormal show Most Haunted is the original and most successful worldwide Paranormal investigation series ever made and premiers it’s Spine-chilling theatre show in 2023/24.Presented by Yvette Fielding the first lady of the paranormal together with Karl Beattie and the Most Haunted team, you will be taken on the darkest, most terrifying journey of your life.

Theatre audiences will be shaking in their seats as Yvette and the team present MOST HAUNTED’S ALL-TIME TOP 10 SCARES complete with unseen video footage from Haunted Castles, Manor Houses, Hospitals and Prisons. Most Haunted Live will take the theatrical experience to a whole new level with audience members taken back to the Victorian age of séance and Ouija board and invited to conduct their very own ghostly investigation. In this show no one is safe and “Seeing is believing…

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ELO Encounter-The Blue Sky Tour 2024

FRIDAY 19th APRIL 2024 7.30pm

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Roll over Beethoven because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra are back. Featuring soaring strings and striking vocal harmonies the ELO Encounter promises a night filled with rock, roll and Blue Skies!

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So, Hold On Tight as the band reel off all those classic hits because Rock and Roll Is King in a show that is guaranteed to have you partying All Over The World.

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★★★★★ “A brilliant night out” – Steve Scruton – BBC Radio
★★★★★ “Amazing … a fantastic band” – Tony Fisher – BBC Radio
★★★★★ “Simply outstanding … thank you ELO Encounter” – Road House Birmingham

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Beatlemania

Saturday 20th April 2024, 7.30pm

From Love Me Do to Let It Be.

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Roll up, roll up, for a rip-roaring magical musical tour through the back catalogue of the world’s greatest ever band.

Every song is a winner in this note-perfect musical love letter to the Fab Four.  John, Paul, George and Ringo take to the stage one more time as the supremely-talented cast revive all 17 of their No1 hits including:  She Loves You, Can’t Buy Me Love, A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, We Can Work it Out, All You Need is Love, Get Back and a five-star performance of Hey Jude.

From their mop-top Beatlemania beginnings to the psychedelic highs of Sgt. Pepper and beyond, this is the must see show for any Beatles fan.  With stunning attention to detail – from the original musical instruments and stitch perfect costumes even down to Lennon and McCartney’s on-stage banter – combined with superb vocals and sublime musicianship.

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The Wonder of Stevie 2024

SUNDAY 21ST APRIL 2024, 7.30PM

It is with great regret that we have to announce that this performance has been cancelled by the promoter.

Our Box Office team will be in touch to organise a full refund and we can only apologise for any disappointment caused.

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The Legends of American Country Music

FRIDAY 26th APRIL 7.30pm

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Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV Europe’s No.1 multi award winning show ” The Legends of American Country “returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country nostalgia. The 2024 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline, Charley Pride, Tammy Wynette and Kenny Rogers and new tributes to icons Hank Williams, Alan Jackson, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette, Garth Brooks and Jim Reeves with countless other well-known singalong hit songs in this must-see musical extravaganza.

The show features 3 superb singers in the young Kelan Browne, Tracey McAuley and Antony McBrien who are all accompanied by a superb live band of musicians with that real authentic Tennessee sound coupled with authentic stage set and state of the art production that is guaranteed to transport you all the way hand clapping and toe tapping to Nashville and back in one night. One thing is for sure if it’s Country music you like then this is the only show in town!

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Over 2,000 5-star reviews!

Country Music Northern Ireland “As good as Country show that you will see live anywhere outside Nashville “

CMT “Pure Raw Country at its Best “

“Fantastic show of nostalgic country at its best with superb vocalists and musicians”.  Hot Country TV 

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Calling Planet Earth

SATURDAY 27th APRIL 7.30pm

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A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical Era’s of All Time – The Electrifying 80’s.

Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as DURAN DURAN, SPANDAU BALLET, THE HUMAN LEAGUE, ULTRAVOX, TEARS FOR FEARS, DEPECHE MODE, OMD, JAPAN, ABC, SOFT CELL and Many many More.

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Performed by an incredible live band with awesome symphonic arrangements combined with stunning vocals and cast this is the must see show that simply defines a decade.
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