Shows for October 2010

ZU2

Friday 1st October at 7:30pm

If you like U2 then you really must see this show. With blinding lights to rake the auditorium and a sound that is unmistakingly pure U2 this group set a new standard in the art of tribute shows. U2 may have the Edge, but ZU2’s lead guitarist replicates the woolly hatted one’s fluid style to a tee. Bono’s doppelganger has perfectly captured this legendary performer’s throaty rasp and effortless falsetto. ZU2 recently recorded ‘The Joshua Tree’ for the Nottingham Arts Council and following the success of this they are bringing ‘The Joshua Tree’ to the Lancaster Grand Theatre. Back to back tracks from the infamous album will be performed and then will be followed in the second half by an array of Greatest Hits that U2 have ever performed. Hits will include Magnificent from their latest album ‘No Line On The Horizon’, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Vertigo, Mysterious Ways, New Years Day, Unforgettable Fire to name but a few. Voted one of the top ten tributes in Europe never mind a quiet night in – treat yourself to a loud night out! www.zu2tribute.com

Tickets: £14/£12

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Mutton

Thursday 7th October at 7:30pm

A unique and brilliantly funny show packed with sketches instantly recognizable to women of all ages and the men that have to live with them! What does a women do when her ‘babies’ flee the nest for Uni, work or horror of horrors, their own family? Well for the Mutton girls, feeling helpless, abandoned and with time on their hands, it was simple...write a comedy show full of their own experiences and those of their friends, the joys, trials, anguishes, confusions and coping...in short...LIFE, WITH IT’S FUNNY ( and sometimes peculiar ) HAT ON!

A successful premiere at Edinburgh Festival lead to four consecutive UK tours which have included frequent ‘sell outs’ including The Maddermarket in Norwich, Garrick theatre Lichfield, Mumford Theatre Cambridge and The Square Chapel in Halifax ‘ to name but a few’. This is your chance to see three 40/ 50 something ladies’ fresh and entertaining take on reaching that ‘certain age’ and all the trials and tribulations involved! This is a show where you won't feel embarrassed to 'wet yourself'!!The show is a celebration of the comedy ‘within women’.

These fast and hilarious comedy sketches including many new ones, along with perennial favorites are not only for the Women who ' suffer' but for their men who will be ' oh so familiar' with what they see!!!

“At one point the whole audience rose to its feet. This was physical humor at its best”. The RosesTewkesbury ''

An original stand up show where you leave with more laughter lines than you came in with'' Express and Star Wolverhampton

Tickets: £12 / £10

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Colin Fry Free Spirit Show

Friday 8th October at 7:30pm

Don’t miss one of the most celebrated Psychic Mediums Colin Fry as he delivers messages of love and comfort in his brand new FREE SPIRIT SHOW. Be stunned by his breathtaking accuracy and compassion in this all new show as he conducts an evening of intimate communication with your loved ones.

Psychic phenomenon Colin Fry of Television's 6th Sense, Psychic Private Eyes, The Three Mediums and Colin Fry Live!

Evenings of Mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for Education and entertainment purposes only.

Tickets: £18.50 / £17.50

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Robbie Williams

Saturday 9th October at 7:30pm

"Join us for the international touring stage show celebrating the music of
Stoke-on-Trent born superstar Robbie Williams.

All of the hits performed by a company of magnificent musicians, singers and
JK - recognised as the world's No.1 Robbie impersonator. Having performed
around the world in front of more than 1.5 million people he sings and
entertains like the man himself.

All the greatest hits and many more, from Rock DJ and Feel to the swing
songs such as My Way and Mr Bojangles which Robbie performed at the Royal
Albert Hall, combined with brand new stage sets, spectacular special
effects, visual projections and that hint of Robbie magic make this a night
to remember and not too be missed"

Tickets: £15 / £14

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Dancing at Lughnasa

Brian Friel

Tuesday 19th October to Saturday 23rd October at 7:30pm

A Lancaster Footlights production

It's the late summer of 1936 and the lives of five sisters in a Donegal village are about to change forever. Michael Mundy looks back to the year he was seven, his missionary uncle has returned from Africa, his father is about to enlist for the Spanish Civil War and his aunts have just acquired a radio.....

Brian Friel's award winning play is a timeless and heartwarming celebration of the human spirit. Read more...

Tickets: £8.50/£7.50 conc Tuesday £6.50

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Extra Sensory Pasquale

Monday 25th October at 7:30pm

Yes Ladies and Gentlemen, in the Chinese Year of the Tiger, Joe has been honing his psychic skills with the legendary Zen Master, The Emperor Wang (otheerwise known as Kevin Bloss).

Yes it's time for Joe to hit the road and open his third eye, where you, the audience, will take part in amazing experiments, that will answer the age old questions like 'Why do birds suddenly appear...every time you are near?'

Suitable for all the family, even those separated at birth that have now found themselves after many years, then realised they can't stand each other.

Here's a quote from eminent Austrian psychic Prof Ald Wiedersen "I saw Joe in TKMax" legendary stuff!

Tickets: £17/£16

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Theo the Mouse’s Musical Madhouse

Tuesday 26th October at 2pm

Suitable from ages 2 - 102.

Stuck for something to do this school holiday? Why not take the kids to this brand new exciting show - starring the funny and loveable Theo the Mouse. Featuring songs, sketches and plenty of audience participation, this is the show not to be missed.

Fun and laughter are guaranteed as Theo and his best friend Wendy invite you to the greatest party in town. So come inside the Musical Madhouse and join in with all the fun - make no Mousetake!!!

Tickets: £8/£7 Family Ticket:£26

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Happy Feet School of Dance presents "That's Entertainment"

Friday 29th October to Saturday 30th October at 7pm

Those Happy Feet dancers are back to entertain us again with another fantastic show.

This local dance school brings us a delightful spectacle full of colour, music and dance. You'll be tapping along with these talented pupils.

Join us and let Happy Feet entertain you.

Advance tickets now available from the dance school. Tickets will also be on sale from the box office and online from the beginning of September.

Tickets: £8.50/child £6.00

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Al Murray the Pub Landlord

Sunday 31st October at 8pm

Al Murray The Pub Landlord is going back on the road to roll out his Barrel of Fun, a brand new stand-up show for 2010. Britain’s best-known Pub Philosopher will be serving up his own special brew of bar room banter at venues across the UK this autumn. Don’t miss your chance to catch a preview of this show at The Lancaster Grand, before the national tour commences.

“The way he integrates the crowd into the show is awe-inspiring” The Times

“A national treasure” ***** Daily Telegraph

Tickets: Sold Out

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Little man in costume hired from the Lancaster Grand Costume Dept.