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PLAYHOUSE
Whitley Bay
On
What’s
PETER PAN
SAT 1ST DEC 2018 - SAT 5TH JAN 2019
Ticket Hotline 0844 248 1588* | www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk
Sat 8th Sep The Supersonic 70s Show Tue 18th Sep Cilla & The Shades of the 60s
Led by the ‘Catsuit Wonder Girl’ vocalist Janey Bombshell, this ‘all live’ band This stunning and elegant review of the life of Cilla Black soars its way
7:30pm delivers a power packed spectacle that will have the women dancing in the 7:30pm through the 60s. Starring Victoria Jones in the role of Cilla performing songs
aisles and the men ‘air guitaring’ to all those hits from this golden age of including ‘You’re My World’ and ‘Anyone Who Had a Heart’ while the Shades
pop. So bring a strong pair of lungs, a splash of ‘Brut’, your widest flares and trio swing through a decade of hits by Cilla’s friends and co-stars such as
favourite 70s outfit, as it is time for you to live out your childhood memories ‘I Only Want to be With You’ and ‘River Deep Mountain High’.
once more on this glorious rollercoaster ride of 70s nostalgia.
Tue 11th Sep The Great Joe Wilson Thu 20th Sep The Magic of Motown
Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume
2:30pm & 7:30pm Another must-see comedy-drama by top North East 7:30pm changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive
playwright Ed Waugh (Mr Corvan’s Music Hall, Hadaway concert experience. With timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie
Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson
Harry, co-writer Dirty Dusting). and more. This breath-taking concert spectacular takes you on a musical journey
through all your favourite songs, including: Ain’t No Mountain, Signed Sealed
This time a play co-produced with Darlington Hippodrome Delivered, Dancing In The Streets, My Cherie Amor, Heatwave and many more.
about Joe Wilson, the brilliant Tyneside-born singer/
songwriter, best known for the classics Keep Your Feet Fri 21st Sep Circo Eia: In Tarsi
Still, Geordie Hinny and Sally Wheatley. With fantastic
After successfully touring all over Europe, Catalan company Eia bring
tunes put to Wilson’s brilliant lyrics by Alex Glasgow 7:30pm their award winning acrobatic theatre piece inTarsi to the UK for the first
and Cullercoats lad Pete Scott, this funny and poignant time. Breath-taking acrobatic skills combined with wit, humour and slick
drama portrays the turbulent life and times of arguably choreography make this show a perfect mix for all the family.
the region’s greatest-ever singer/songwriter, the great
Joe Wilson... ”The Bard of Tyneside”.
Thu 13th Sep OCean film festival Sun 23rd Sep Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
Calling all ocean lovers! The annual Ocean Film Festival is sweeping towards This breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe from
7:30pm Whitley Bay with a brand new selection of the world’s most amazing ocean films, 7:30pm Cardiff to California, Barking to Bangkok and Swindon to Sweden and is
from both above and below the surface. Brought to you by the team behind the guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the
Banff Film Festival UK Tour, this collection of short films celebrates divers, paddlers, aisles. Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat
surfers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray. Be wowed at the mind a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying:
blowing marine life; exhilarated by the power of the waves, and inspired by the “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”.
characters who dedicate their lives to answering the call of the ocean.
Fri 14th Sep Cloudbusting – 40 Years of Kate Bush Fri 28th Sep Bringing on Back the 60s
Performing the music of Kate Bush with authenticity and passion since 2012, The hottest ticket in town has just arrived at your theatre: BRINGING ON BACK
7:30pm the five piece Cloudbusting have been championed by BBC1 as one of the top 7:30pm THE 60S STARRING NEW AMEN CORNER with their very special guests the
tributes in the world. The show will centre around a celebration of The Kick Inside, amazing Chris Farlowe with hits ‘Out Of Time’ and the world-wide ‘Hand Bags
songs like Wuthering Heights, The Saxophone Song and The Man with the Child in and Gladrags’, plus many more. And multi award winning Nancy Ann Lee
his Eyes staged against eye-popping visuals and projections. The rest of Kate’s “Little Miss Sixties” herself.
career is represented by a vibrant choice of hits and album classics that could
leave no Kate Bush fan disappointed.
Sat 15th Sep Some Guys Have All The Luck Sat 29th Sep Ultimate Bowie
Some Guys Have All The Luck is a fantastic theatrical production celebrating In an authentic celebration and salute to David Bowie, aka Ziggy Stardust and
7:30pm the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart – from street busker 7:30pm the Thin White Duke, the UK’s No.1 David Bowie tribute show ULTIMATE BOWIE
through to international superstar! Paul Metcalfe delivers an authentic and starring Ed Blaney will transport you across the golden years of Bowie, from
charismatic performance assuming the persona of this legendary Spaceboy to Superstar. Ed Blaney’s ULTIMATE BOWIE delivers a stunning two-hour
singer-songwriter and performer right down to the last detail - from the show of Bowie classics, from “Space Oddity” to “Let’s Dance” to David’s latest
distinctive vocals to the swaggering showmanship and sheer fun that have massive hit “Blackstar”.
made Rod Stewart one of the most loved performers of all time.
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Mon 1st Oct Joanne Shaw Taylor Thu 11th Oct Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers
Joanne Shaw Taylor has established herself as the UK’s number one star of the Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers promises to be a unique voyage back to
7:30pm blues rock world. She has toured extensively around the world, released critically 7:30pm the 1970s, when Les and his Legendary band ruled the world’s pop charts
acclaimed albums and gained a global fan base as well as having the honour of and The Bay City Rollers’ music became the soundtrack for a generation of
playing alongside some of her musical idols. Joanne’s debut album, White Sugar, teenagers. Les brings back the all the thrill and excitement of Rollermania,
first opened the door and Joanne’s career has since gone stratospheric, with her performing all the original hits including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang,
breaking the notoriously hard-to-crack US market. Subsequent albums; Diamonds Remember, Summerlove Sensation and Give A Little Love plus many many
in the Dirt, Almost Always Never and Songs From The Road followed and saw more as well as introducing new songs from the new album “Lost Songs”.
Joanne’s fan base rise globally.
Thu 4th Oct The Complete Works Sat 13th Oct Elkie Brooks
7:30pm of William Shakespeare 7:30pm
Elkie will be performing her biggest hits including “Pearl’s A Singer”,
“Lilac Wine”, “Fool (If You think It’s Over)”, Don’t Cry Out Loud” &
The National Production Company presents ‘The “No More The Fool” as well as many more featured on her recent hit
album “Elkie Brooks – Pearls – The Very Best Of” “Still One Of The Great
Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged).’ British Voices” The Guardian
This critically acclaimed play is an irreverent,
fast-paced romp through the Bard’s 37 plays!
Join these madcap performers in tights as they weave Thu 18th Oct Bye Bye Baby
their way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Bye Bye Baby is more than your average tribute band. They deliver a
Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave 7:30pm full theatre show covering the journey of the Four Seasons from the very
you breathless and helpless with laughter. beginning up until the Disco era and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In fact
a musical journey through the sounds of one of the most successful bands
of all time. They perform 31 numbers in close 4 part harmony with slick
choreography and the recognisable falsetto this really sets the scene for a
great night.
Fri 5th Oct Mark Antony as Prince Fri 19th Oct UK Pink Floyd Experience
Mark Anthony achieved fame as the first doppelganger to appear on Top Of The highly acclaimed show also features over two hours of songs from both
7:30pm The Pops. The incredible likeness has meant that Mark has played Prince in 7:30pm iconic albums “Dark Side Of The Moon” and “Animals” as well as “Wish You
documentaries like The Prince Story: Icon, Genius ...Slave and Autopsy: Prince. Were Here”, “Shine On You Crazy Diamond”, “Another Brick In The Wall” and
But Mark does not just look like Prince... he moves and sounds like him! Mark, “Comfortably Numb” alongside impressive video projection and a stunning
his band and dancers will help you celebrate the life of Prince and enjoy again light show. With outstanding musicianship, superb vocals and world class
those classic hits like 1999, Purple Rain, Little Red Corvette and many more. production, this spellbinding show is a true celebration of all things Floyd and
appeals to fans of all ages.
Sat 6th Oct Graham Parker & The Goldtops ft The Rumour Sun 21st Oct Monstersaurus
Brass + Special Guest Jon Allen This brand new show from the creators of Aliens Love Underpants is
7:30pm 1:00pm & 3:30pm monster-ously good! Follow the young inventor Monty as he creates a whole
Best known as lead singer of Graham & The Rumour who preceded the arrival
of punk rock and new wave, his career has spanned over 40 years and was world of whacky inventions and incredible monsters, but he has a problem -
recently reinvigorated when acclaimed US film producer and director Judd now he has made them all, what is he going to do with them?! This energetic
Apatow cast Parker in his hit film ‘This Is 40’, featuring a performance by GP show full of thrills, spills, magic and mayhem will delight the whole family –
& The Rumour that signalled the band to reform to play a series of now with original music and plenty of audience participation!
legendary come back concerts.
Sun 7th Oct Whitney – Queen of the Night Wed 24th Oct Glenn Tilbrook
A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest Have guitar, will travel. That’s been Glenn Tilbrook’s unwavering mantra in
7:30pm singers of our time; this award winning production features a 7:30pm a musical career stretching back to the 1970s, and which shows no signs
sensational line-up of musicians and artistes, and together with a of dimming as he sets out on the road again for a string of solo shows.
powerhouse and breath taking performance in the spirit of Whitney,
deliver a show that exceeds expectation on every level.
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Thu 25th Oct The Magic of the Beatles Sat 10th Nov Michael Portillo – Life: A Game of Two Halves
The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK’s leading Beatles tribute shows who It took Michael Portillo little more than 10 years to get a seat in the Commons
7:30pm play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world. The stars of this lavish 7:30pm and then rise in power and esteem to a point where he was a favoured leader
production not only look and sound like John, Paul, George and Ringo, they also of his party and possible future PM. A track record like that suggests a privileged
generate the same incredible excitement and unique sense of humour too. friend of the rich and famous ,but since leaving the house almost a decade
Bringing you all the hits you know and love including Love Me Do, She Loves You, ago Michael has endeared himself to many with his obvious respect for solid
Help, I Feel Fine, Hey Jude, Let It Be and so many more. workmanship as found in our great Victorian Railways and the daily life of
ordinary hard working citizens.
Fri 12th Oct SOLD OUT Best of Wham* Sun 11th Nov Money For Nothing: Dire Straits
Fri 26th Oct Can it really be 37 years since George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley formed ‘Money for Nothing’ was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s
one of the most enduring pop groups of the 80s? In four short years WHAM! 7:30pm premier rock bands - Dire Straits. The abundant energy and the excellence
7:30pm sold more than 28 million records, topping the charts with three albums, four and musicality of their performance makes Money for Nothing a “must see”
number one singles and eleven top ten hits. Their impact and influence on the for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan.
80s era and music today really cannot be over emphasised. The Best of WHAM!
Show includes all those hits, a few B side favourites and a couple of early
George Michael bonus songs.
Sat 27th Oct Los Endos – Ultimate Genesis: Tue 13th Nov The Platters
“And When There Were Five” The Platters were one of the most successful vocal groups of the early rock
7:30pm 2:00pm and roll era. They Their distinctive sound was a bridge between the pre-rock
The only gig that Genesis played in the UK in 1978 was Knebworth - a show
lovingly remembered by those lucky enough to be there. We can’t get away Tin Pan Alley tradition and the burgeoning new genre. The Platters through
from 40 year anniversaries and 1978’s best selling album is well represented with several personnel changes over the years but The Platters were one of the first
‘Lady Lies’ and ‘Burning Rope’ among at least four songs from ‘And Then There African American groups to be accepted as a major chart group and were,
Were Three’.... We also have old favourites like Cinema Show, Ripples, Salmacis for a period of time, the most successful vocal group in the world.
and loads more plus of course, Los Endos’ famous value for money extras!
Wed 31st Oct
- Sat 3rd Nov
Whitley Bay Operatic Society present Wed 14th Nov Steve Davis vs Dennis Taylor:
‘The Addams Family’ 7:30pm The 1985 World Final Take 2
7:15pm Wed-Sat
THE ADDAMS FAMILY features an original story, and it’s VIP & Standard The most talked about black ball final in the
2:15pm Sat
every father’s nightmare. Tickets Available history of the game...
Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, What a chance to meet and watch these legends
has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young
man from a respectable family – a man her parents have live in the PLAYHOUSE.
never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday
confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother.
Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done
before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia.
Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful
night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend
and his parents.
Thu 8th Nov ROCK AND ROLL DREAMS CAME TRUE Thu 15th Nov Ned Boulting – Tour De Ned!
- MEATLOAF THE SHOW From the cobbles of Roubaix, over Alpe d’Huez towards the grand finale in
7:30pm 7:30pm Paris, Tour de Ned will recreate the gut-wrenching, edge of the seat drama
Rock and Roll Dreams Came True is a theatre show based on the of the race on a stage near you. Boulting will relive memories of the best
man himself, Meat Loaf! moments from the summer seen from the sometimes wonky perspective of
the man who is paid to watch the telly and shout out names as riders climb,
crash, stop for a poo and attack each other.
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Featuring Roy with his Big Rock & Roll Band, performing classic hits California
7:30pm Man, Flowers In The Rain, Fire Brigade, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Blackberry
Way, See My Baby Jive, I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day, and many more.
Roy and his band have been playing sell out venues around the country, in what
has become an annual British Christmas tradition, and promises to be a great
rockin’ evening.
Sat 17th Nov Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show
The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music’s greatest band
7:30pm AC/DC, complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls’ and over two hours of High
Voltage Rock ‘n’ Roll in a show critically acclaimed for its closeness in look and
sound to the real thing. Both Bon (Dave) and Brian (Podge) are present on the Rock
and Roll train for a night to remember and with the Rhythm section ‘locked in’ the
freedom of the stage and the music is given to Simon as Angus Young who gives an
uncanny performance with meticulous detail in appearance, energy and playing.
Tues 20th Nov Breaking Glass – Film + Performance
7:00pm A very special evening with award-winning singer songwriter
Hazel O’Connor, featuring a rare screening of the digitally
re-mastered uncut version of the film followed by an
intimate Q&A and live performance of some of the film’s
best loved songs.
Live onstage, her unforgettable songs from the film including
Eighth Day, Will You, Big Brother, Decadent Days, If Only and
more seem even more relevant in our present times.
With a special Meet & Greet immediately after the show,
you’re in for a treat.
Thu 22nd Nov T-Rextasy – The 2018 Tour
T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a
7:30pm career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band is now accepted
as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and
the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original
ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management. The band has been
described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’.
Fri 23nd Nov The Elvis Years
Directed by top record producer David Mackay (Dusty Springfield, Cliff Richard,
7:30pm Bonnie Tyler, New Seekers), the lead role is perfectly portrayed by Mario Kombou
(from West End production Jailhouse Rock), who is officially endorsed by Elvis
Presley Enterprises and Elvis’ first cousin Donna Presley. Taking in all the biggest
hits including Always On My Mind, (recently voted the UK’s all-time favourite Elvis
song), That’s Alright Mama, All Shook Up, Blue Suede Shoes, Suspicious Minds,
American Trilogy as well as Hollywood favourites Bossa Nova Baby and Viva Las
Vegas, you will leave the building on cloud 9! “Elvis lives.” Daily Mirror
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Following its West End success at the Leicester Square Theatre, London, ‘The With such classic hits as, Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your
7:30pm Simon and Garfunkel Story’ is currently the biggest and the most successful 7:30pm Love Away; Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, THE SEARCHERS have
international touring theatre show celebrating the lives and careers of Folk/ contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading country in the
Rock sensation Simon and Garfunkel. Using a huge projection screen, the show music industry. Their total record sales exceed 50 million. The Searchers have been touring
features 1960s photos and film footage whilst a full live band perform all their the globe, entertaining audiences of all ages for more than 50 years and they have now
hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward decided to retire. This Farewell ‘solo’ Concert will not only include all their famous hits,
Bound’, ‘Sound of Silence’ and many more! but also many album tracks and well-known favourites, as well as anecdotes and
reminiscences of their remarkable career.
Tue 15th Jan Whitley Bay Pantomime Society present Sat 16th Feb bLACK MAGIC - THE LITTLE MIX SHOW
- Sun 20th Jan
Dick Whittington’ 7:00pm
Back by popular demand, The Little Mix Show features all of Little Mix’s chart
topping hits including the most recent releases from the Glory Days album. Dance
Tue - Fri & scream to a packed out playlist of hit songs that includes Black Magic, Power,
7pm, 12pm & 5pm The Purrrrrfect Pantomime Adventure. No More Sad Songs, How Ya Doin, Wings, Shoutout To My Ex and even a few covers
Sat & Sun 2pm from their time on the X Factor.
Thu 21st Feb Henning Wehn: Get On With It
You couldn’t make it up; surely the German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn
8:00pm hasn’t bosched out yet another new show? And what’s he still doing here anyway?
Well, his lack of transferable skills is what keeps him here and his belief that
practise makes perfect is what keeps him going. Henning’s most recent television
and radio appearances include “Live At The Apollo” BBC2, “Have I Got News For
You” BBC1, “Would I Lie To You” BBC1, “Fighting Talk” BBC Radio 5 Live and “The
Unbelievable Truth” BBC Radio 4. “Cor blimey” The Guardian.
Mon 21st Jan McCartney: The Show Fri 22nd Feb Steve Harley Acoustic Trio
Featuring Peter John Jackson (Let It Be, The Sessions At Abbey Road, That’ll Be Steve Harley, the original Cockney Rebel, tours frequently with his Acoustic Trio, playing
7:30pm The Day) McCartney: The Show recreates the masterworks of Sir Paul McCartney 7:30pm an intimate, unique and atmospheric show. The performance promises subtle lyricism,
and The Beatles, spanning over six decades. Featuring over 40 monster hits such mingled with great improvisation and rocky rhythms. Steve will be accompanied by his
as ‘Band On The Run’, ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’, ‘Yesterday’, ‘Live and Let Die’, ‘Sgt Cockney Rebel band-mates of long-standing, Barry Wickens and James Lascelles. The set will
Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band’ and ‘Hey Jude’, this is a show for any McCartney, be built around tracks from any or all 13 of Steve’s original albums and will include all-time
Wings or Beatles fan. favourites like Mr Soft, Judy Teen, Mr Raffles, Sebastian, and of course the world-wide classic
hit, Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me), all blending in with more recent tracks from
critically-acclaimed albums The Quality Of Mercy and Stranger Comes To Town.
Thu 24th Jan Dirty Dusting Sat 23rd Feb Showaddywaddy
Starring Crissy Rock (Benidorm, I’m a Celebrity), Leah Bell, Dolores Porretta Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more
7:30pm and Andrew Green. Treat yourself to an evening of pure theatrical Viagra when Dirty 7:30pm than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the World extensively.
Dusting returns to the stage in 2019 after three sell out UK tours. A chance wrong Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, many of
number, gives three cleaning ladies, a great idea ‘Why not run a sex chat line?’ after which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe. ‘Under The Moon of Love’,
all, their age and appearance won’t matter on the phone and providing they can keep ‘Three Steps to Heaven’, ‘Hey Rock & Roll’, ‘When’, ‘Blue Moon’, ‘Pretty Little Angel
this a secret from their boss, they could be on to a winner. This is a heart-warming, Eyes’ and many, many more.
feel good comedy which will have you rolling in the aisles and smiling every time you
answer the phone.
Sun 3rd Feb Lipstick On Your Collar Wed 27th Feb Robert White – The Tank Top Tour
From the birth of Rock n Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Robert White wowed the judges and viewers alike with his fast-paced comedy
7:30pm Invasion and beyond, the show is packed with over forty hits from the likes 7:30pm routines when he made the finals on this year’s Britain’s Got Talent. He is now set
of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, to bring all that fun you saw on the TV live across the country as he announces his
The Ronettes, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black and many more. Performed by a full debut UK tour: The Tank Top Tour. With a suitcase full of his trademark vests, Robert
live band, featuring some of the country’s top musicians, this incredible show will be travelling the UK with his unique, musical stand-up to 31 venues between
features excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun. February and April 2019. Suitable for ages 16+.
Dancing in the aisles is strictly compulsory so bring your dancing shoes and
let the good times roll!
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A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in Sally is one of the UK’s most successful touring acts and has been wowing
7:30pm downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an 7:30pm audiences across the country for the past 10 years. Sally’s jaw dropping
evening in the home of country music. Prepare to be transported on a musical show has attracted amazed reviews from theatre goers and psychic fans.
journey through the decades; from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to the Dixie The messages from beyond come thick and fast. Funny, entertaining, touching,
Chicks, Willie Nelson to Little Big Town, don’t miss this incredible celebration of sometimes heart-breaking, often controversial; the 10 year anniversary tour
the very best of country music. showcases the phenomenal ability of the nation’s best loved medium.
Fri 8th Mar Jason Donovan and His Amazing Midlife Crisis Thu 28th Mar Patsy Cline & Friends
Celebrating his 50th birthday and with a wealth of tantalising tales under his Sue Lowry’ powerful renditions of ‘Crazy’, ‘I Fall to Pieces’, & ‘Sweet Dreams’,
8:00pm belt, this autobiographical show will zigzag back and forth through his life, with 7:30pm will take you back to those Honky Tonk days of pure Country Music, songs
stories about Neighbours, Ten Good Reasons, Kylie, Joseph, I’m A Celebrity, include … Honky Tonk Merry go Round, She’s Got You, & Down by the Riverside.
Strictly and much, much more. Joining Sue Lowry – Marc Robinson, who has been up to now renowned for playing
Buddy Holly, will pay tribute to the Granddaddy of Country Music Hank Williams.
Lee Davidge performs a sensitive tribute to Jim Reeves with his authentic costume
and iconic mesmerizing voice. Pure Country Magic!
Sun 17th Mar Someone Like You: The Adele Story Fri 29th and Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Back on the road by popular demand, Someone Like You (The Adele Songbook) is Sat 30th Mar
Experience an extraordinary collection of short films from the world’s most
7:30pm an immaculate celebration of one of our generation’s finest singer-songwriters. prestigious mountain film festival. Follow the expeditions of some of today’s most
Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC ADELE Special, the 7:30pm incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and
outstanding Katie Markham has the show-stopping voice and captivating charisma be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe.
to deliver all your favourite Adele hits in an enthralling concert performance.
The show faithfully recreates the magic of the three record-breaking albums 19, 21 This year there are two evenings that will ignite your passion for adventure, action
and 25 - including Chasing Pavements, Make You Feel My Love, Set Fire To The Rain, and travel. For double the adventure come along both nights for two entirely
Someone Like You, Hello, Rolling In The Deep and the multi-million seller Skyfall. different film programmes.
Wed 20th Mar Francis Rossi: I Talk Too Much Sat 6th Apr The Illegal Eagles
Legendary Status Quo lead singer Francis Rossi will share the extraordinary The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute returns in 2019 for another outstanding
7:30pm secrets of his 50-plus years in rock’n’roll when he takes to the stage for an 7:30pm show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to
intimate evening. Expect laughter, revelations, tales involving some of the giants detail, and incredible showmanship. This phenomenal group of musicians have
of music, exclusive video clips, snatches of classic tunes and a great night out. been touring for over two decades and remain true Eagles fanatics! Their longevity
Rossi will be joined on stage by award-winning writer and broadcaster Mick Wall, and continued international acclaim are due in no small part to their extraordinary
who has sold more than 1 million books. mastery of the Eagles’ distinctive sound. Featuring the very best from the Eagles’
repertoire including Hotel California, Take it to the Limit, Life in the Fast Lane,
Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado and plenty more!
Sat 23rd Mar Barry Steele & Friends: The Orbison Story Sat 13th Apr The Lindisfarne Story
Roy Orbison, the man with the sunglasses, who delivered some of the world’s The Lindisfarne Story, celebrates one of the UK’s most original and successful
7:30pm darkest and most emotional ballads, remains one of the most distinctive 7:30pm groups. Front-man Billy Mitchell and founder member Ray Laidlaw travel through
performers in modern music. EBarry Steele has been stunning audiences with the Geordie group’s history from the 1960s to the present day via their classic
his uncanny ability to recreate the vocal talents of this legendary entertainer, songs, rare video, audio and photographs - tall tales and scurrilous gossip.
winning rave reviews across the globe.
From Whitley Bay to ‘Frisco Bay: The Lindisfarne Story. Don’t miss it.
Sun 24th Mar THE LEONARD BROWN SHOW FEATURING Fri 10th May Faith: The George Michael Legacy
BOBBY THOMPSON TRIBUTE Faith - The George Michael Legacy features international George Michael tribute artist
2:00pm 7:30pm Wayne Dilks together with his incredible 7-piece band and backing singers. A stunning
Leonard, from South Shields, is an accordion champion and his All Star Band
are some of the very best musicians from Scotland. Accordion, Piano, Banjo, celebration remembering one the greatest singer–songwriters of all time. A musical journey
Guitar, Double Bass, Drums and Vocals are just a few highlights in an afternoon of 35 years of hit records from Wham! to George’s solo career. Performing those everlasting
of International popular music and laughter. hits such as, “Club Tropicana”, “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go”, “I’m Your Man”, “Faith”,
“Father Figure”, “Fast Love”, “Amazing” and “Outside”. Not forgetting the romantics, this
tribute would not be complete without the timeless ballads such as, “Careless Whisper”,
“A Different Corner” and “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me”.
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FLEETWOOD BAC are the world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band,
7:30pm endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, the only Mac tribute to authentically
replicate the classic ‘Rumours’ line-up. Over the last few years they have
received rave reviews from ‘The Stage’ newspaper, the U.K’s leading Fleetwood
Mac fansites, the official Stevie Nicks website; and from ecstatic audiences
wherever the band played, wowing audiences as far afield as Dubai, St. Tropez,
the Cayman Islands and Monte Carlo, and twice selling out the world-famous
Minack Theatre in Cornwall.
Sun 26th May KEVIN CLIFTON IN BURN THE FLOOR
Combining jaw dropping choreography and ground breaking moves,
7:30pm ‘Burn the Floor’ brings their famous, infectious and rebellious energy
to the stage every single night in the UK, starring Strictly Come Dancing
favourite Kevin Clifton, and the new Italian heart throb, Graziano Di Prima.
Wed 29th May WALK RIGHT BACK: THE EVERLY BROTHERS STORY
After a phenomenal sell out tour in 2018, Walk Right Back is...BACK!
7:30pm From the Producers of That’ll be the Day, the show tells the story of the
most successful duo of all time - The Everly Brothers.
Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown,
this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious story
of The Everly Brothers around those trademark “harmonies from heaven”.
Thu 30th May Les Musicals
Musical Theatre’s leading men and X Factor stars; Jonathan Ansell (G4 frontman)
7:30pm & Rhydian Roberts have joined forces to create a dramatic & spine tingling ArenaNewcastle
concert. This vocally dynamic evening showcases even more smash hit songs from For full event listings please visit www.metroradioarena.co.uk
the greatest musicals of all time, brought to you by two of the world’s finest voices. Arena Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7NA
Come and immerse yourself into the world of Musical Theatre with classics from Les DATE EVENT
Miserables, Phantom Of The Opera, Blood Brothers, Wicked, Jesus Christ Superstar,
2nd - 7th October 2018 Disney on Ice Presents Dream Big
West Side Story, Miss Saigon, Chess, We Will Rock You & many more...
9th October 2018 Jeff Lynne’s ELO
20th October 2018 Noel Fitzpatrick is The Supervet
27th & 28th October 2018 Glitch
Sat 1st Jun That’ll Be The Day 3rd November 2018 Chris Ramsey
Featuring incredible live music performances, this hugely entertaining Rock & 17th November 2018 Boy George and Culture Club
7:30pm Roll spectacular blends classic gold hits from the 50s, 60s & 70s, with bags of 24th November 2018 Jess Glynne
hilarious comedy! Celebrating an entire era of timeless nostalgia, the production 1st December 2018 Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – Alive on Stage
is well known for its ability to make audiences return time and time again for a 5th December 2018 Snow Patrol
new experience. Now in its 33rd year of consecutive national touring, That’ll Be 8th December 2018 Madness
The Day is living proof that Rock & Roll will never die! 17th December 2018 Channy – The Unstoppable Concert ‘Help Make a Positive Difference this Christmas’
19th December 2018 Jason Manford: Muddle Class
21st December 2018 Andre Rieu
30th January 2019 Boyzone
Sun 2nd Jun Stewart Francis: Into the Punset 8th February 2019 Professor Brian Cox
20th March 2019 Blue Planet II Live in Concert Take a Deep Breath
The star of ‘Mock the Week’, ‘Live at the Apollo’ and ‘Crackerjack’ embarks
8:00pm on a brand-new show, in this, his last tour EVER!!! See him before he heads
24th April 2019 Harlem Globetrotters
8th June 2019 Bill Bailey
off... INTO THE PUNSET.
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14 Ticket Hotline: 0844 248 1588* | www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk This event list is subject to continual update. Timings may be subject to change, please check near to the event. Please note venue facility and booking fees will apply. Under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult. * Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.PLAYHOUSE
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HOW TO FIND US COME IN AND TAKE YOUR SEAT...
By Metro: Nearest stations are By Bus: The following buses all stop in Whitley Bay; 308, 309, 11, 1, 1a.
Monkseaton and Whitley Bay. Please call Traveline for details 0871 200 2233.
Ticketholders can travel FREE* By Road: We’re the junction of Marine Ave and Park View (A193) for SAT NAV use NE26 1LZ.
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See website for details Car Parking: A Public Car Park is available next to the PLAYHOUSE, with further car
and conditions parking on Park View and adjacent to Spanish City (both approx. 2 - 3 mins walk away).
Please note: All information within the brochure is correct at time of going to print. Some of the information in this programme may change and
additional shows added. Check our website or at the Box Office for up to date list of events. We reserve the right to make changes to the programme
and seating plan, however this is rarely required. All children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult. *Calls cost 7p per
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