Autumn programme 2009
* Denotes amateur production
Box Office: 01724 277733
Email: plowright.theatre@northlincs.gov.uk.
Plowright Theatre Spring 2010 Programme
Friday 29 January at 7.30pm
Look all around you again*
The fourth concert of excellence will be given by young people for young people, in the presence of HRH Prince Seeisso of Lesotho, South Africa. Performers are recent prizewinners from the three disciplines of Scunthorpe Musical Festival, dance, drama and music.
All monies will go directly for the high school education of the orphans of AIDS in Malealea, Lesotho, South Africa. With your help over the last three years Scunthorpe has sponsored 71 Orphans and we would like to make this 100. One of the first to be sponsored by our concerts is now at University studying pharmacy.
Tickets: All £6
Saturday 30 January at 7.30pm
East Yorkshire Motor Services brass band
Once again the EYMS band will return to Scunthorpe to give a concert at the Plowright. For the last three years the brass band has been committed to helping the orphans of AIDS in Malealea, South Africa. As before all the monies will go directly to the high school education for the orphans of AIDS in Malealea, Lesotho, South Africa. Through these concerts we now have 71 orphans of AIDS attending High School at £113 per year, please help us to make that 100 in 2010 by spending the evening with us.
Tickets: All £9. [Book Online]
Tuesday 9 to Saturday 13 February at 7.30pm
Wilton Productions
Return to the Forbidden Planet*
If you enjoy a touch of 'Star Trek' this is the show for you with all manner of characters including a robot named 'Ariel', a captain - not Kirk but 'Tempest' and a motley crew of fun characters. Comedy and songs aplenty 'Great Balls of Fire', 'Only the Lonely' and 'Monster Mash' among them. You will absolutely love this fun show.
Tickets: All £10. [Book Online]
Saturday 20 February at 7.30pm
Showaddywaddy
Showaddywaddy have long been established as Europe's most successful ever exponents in the art of Rock and Roll! The record speaks for itself:
- 23 Top 40 Hit Singles including 10 Top five Hits: 'Under the Moon of Love', 'When', 'I Wonder Why', 'Three Steps to Heaven' and 'Hey Rock and Roll'.
- 15 massive selling albums - including three multi-platinum
- An unbelievable live show, acclaimed the world over.
- Over 50 Top of the Pops appearances.
- Numerous industry awards.
- Royal Variety Performances - one to the delight of the late Queen Mother, who actually requested to meet the band post-performance.
- Bill-toppers at the legendary Golden Orphens World Festival to a staggering 300 million people across the globe, making history in the process by becoming the first western-world band to be screened live in Cuba!
After 35 incredible years Rock and Roll music is alive and kicking in the hands of the legendary Showaddywaddy.
Tickets: £17. £16 concessions.
Saturday 27 February at 7.30pm
Electric Dreams
Electric Dreams launch their Pop Goes the 80s tour. The UK's first authentic 80s extravaganza.
With a barrage of non-stop hits including 'Gold', 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun', 'Stand and Deliver', 'Walk Like an Egyptian', 'Rio', 'Livin' on a Prayer' and 'Thriller' to name but a few.
DJ Max Power is your host who will have you dancing around your handbags to ensure a fun filled night to remember. A sensational cast of West End singers, dancers and musicians, breathtaking lights, dazzling laser shows and lavish costumes for any material girl will complete this unforgettable 80s experience.
Celebrate this sensational decade. From the birth of electro pop, through the age of soft rock to the flamboyance of the new romantics.
So ladies dig out your legwarmers, and fellas don that mullet wig as tonight you're gonna party like it's 1985!
Tickets: £16.50. [Book Online]
Sunday 28 February at 7.30pm
Mary Duff
Irish singing sensation Mary Duff will be making returning to Scunthorpe this Spring.
Mary Duff has sang with artists such as country legend Garth Brooks and is the official touring partner of Daniel O'Donnell.
You're in for a fantastic night of Irish and Country spectacular music.
Tickets: £21. Concessions £20. [Book Online]
Thursday 4 March at 7.30pm
Dominic Kirwan
Dominic Kirwan is undoubtedly one of Ireland's most dynamic and versatile performers. A true Irish star, with the looks and the voice to match, he enthrals audiences with his fast moving and spectacular show. Performing songs from his top selling chart album 'A Little Bit More' together with many classic favourites this is a shownot to be missed.
Dominic's tremendous popularity and appeal continues to extend to all age groups making him one of today's most widely appreciated and respected artists.
Tickets: £17. Concessions £16.50. [Book Online]
Friday 5 March at 7.30pm
The Bootleg 60s
The Sixties were without doubt the most dynamic and innovative of decades.
Many of the creators and innovators of the Sixties were, of course, British, a fact of which we can all be proud , so in recognition of such everlasting achievements, The Overtures have devised a special concert, suitably titled 'The Bootleg Sixties'. This two-hour plus show is packed with great music from all the classic artists of the decade, and is back dropped by fantastic visual footage, including archive material from each town and city hosting the show. Add in some guest appearances, some fab 60s costumes and, of course, The Overtures' own inimitable performance, and you've got a show which is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
The Overtures are recognised as one of the finest exponents of Sixties music in the world today, and among their many credits and successes they are proud to have been asked personally by Sir Elton John to be the main act at his civil ceremony wedding, as well as to support him at the 02 Arena in London on New Year's Eve 2008.
Let yourself be taken on an unforgettable journey with the songs, stars and images of pop music's greatest decade.
Tickets: £16. Concessions £15. [Book Online]
Saturday 6 March at 4.30pm
Scunthorpe Musical Festival
Speech and drama section*
Final evening of the Speech and Drama section, Trophy classes, selected performances and the presentation of the Festival Workshop.
Tickets: Pay on the door only.
Tuesday 7 to Saturday 13 March at 7pm
Group 62
Alice through the looking glass*
This musical version of Lewis Carroll's surreal adventure begins when the White King and Red Queen set Alice off on an exciting journey. Along the way she meets the White Knight, an eccentric Gentleman Inventor, a bed of flowers and the argumentative Tweedledum and Tweedledee.
Tickets: All £8 or four tickets for £24. [Book Online]
Wednesday 17 to Friday 19 March at 7.30pm
The Essence of Ireland
Back by popular demand. Capturing the true spirit of the Emerald Isle, Essence of Ireland is a breathtaking show of brilliant choreography, superb musicianship and dazzling costumes.
With a selection of the finest dancers and musicians, Essence of Ireland sweeps audiences along a breath taking journey of music, song and dance with a kaleidoscope of colour and a backdrop of extremely infectious high octane live music.
With a mixture of traditional and modern songs, a touch of Irish craic and endless energetic dance routines, that give you flavours of other genres such as Salsa, Country as well as Irish Dance -- anyone Irish or otherwise, that is a fan of quality music and dance cannot fail to be mesmerised by this truly wonderful show.
Described by the Irish World as "Entirely unique" and "Highly Recommended", the critically acclaimed Essence of Ireland is taking theatres by storm, with audiences continually left enthralled and spellbound by the high energy and outstanding dance routines that give the show the true Essence of Ireland.
"If you liked Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and Spirit of the Dance, you will love this show, because it's even better!" Southampton Echo
Come for the Craic!!
Tickets: £18.50, Concessions £17.50. [Book Online]
Saturday 20 March
Clare Teal
Winner of numerous awards, voted Jazz Vocalist of the Year three times running, blessed with a stunning voice, the ability to write songs that promise to be classics and a wonderful warm humor, Clare is a rare commodity - in every way the major star.
This is a brand new show, packed to the rafters with joyous new material including cheeky Peggy Lee-esque cocktail latin grooves, uplifting driving swing and killer ballads all delivered with Clare's inimitable style and flair plus a huge dollop of down to earth charm.
Her phenomenal band contains some of the best young players on the planet, each complements the others beautifully.
"Wonderful. Worth raving about." - Sir Michael Parkinson
"She's a triple threat! Please go out and buy Clare Teal's record." - Michael Bublé
"Clare has a timeless sound to her voice and classic touch and sound to her own songwriting. Now how modern is that? Music to melt to I'd say." - Jamie Cullum
Tickets: £16.50. Concessions £15.50. [Book Online]
Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 March at 7.30pm
Broughton Dramatic Society
Forget me knot*
Imagine the plight of Robert Zeinfield found wandering the streets of Leicester at 4am without even the slightest clue how he got there. Total amnesia, with only a suspicious policeman for company. Perhaps it's all an elaborate cover up, will the truth come out in the end in this hilarious comedy?
Tickets: £7. Concessions £6. [Book Online]
Saturday 3 April at 1pm and 3pm
Noddy in toyland
Its an exciting day in Toy Town, it's Noddy and Tessie Bear's sing-a-long, dance-a-long party and everyone is invited to join in the fun... everyone that is except those two naughty Goblins, Sly and Gobbo who are out to spoil the fun with another of their crazy machines from Goblin Gizmo's - The Sound Sucker!
But don't worry as our hero Noddy is keeping an eye on those two and knows exactly how to stay one step ahead of their games, despite their crazy antics to try to ruin the party. With Mr Plod, Whiz the Robot, Bumpy Dog, Car and of course Big Ears, today promises to be one big fun filled adventure.
This fantastic show, for children of all ages, coincides with the 60th year anniversary of Noddy.
Tickets:£10. Concessions £9. Family £36. [Book Online]
* Denotes amateur production
Box Office: 01724 277733
Email: plowright.theatre@northlincs.gov.uk.