Gawsworth Hall Open Air Theatre Season 2010
All our performances start at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated. The seating is unallocated in the all-seated, and covered auditorium. Visitors are advised to bring a cushion and a rug and place them where they wish to sit on arrival.
We regret no children under six may attend performances.
Tickets will be available to buy online from 1st April.
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Agatha Christie's The Unexpected Guest
The Queen of Crime is back at Gawsworth! In deep fog, a stranger runs his car into a ditch. At a nearby house, he discovers a woman standing over the body of her husband, gun in hand... Performed by The Wilmslow Green Room Society.
| Date | Adult | Child |
| Thursday, 01 July 2010 | £16.00 | £13.00 |
| Friday, 02 July 2010 | £16.00 | £13.00 |
| Saturday, 03 July 2010 | £19.50 | £16.00 |
| Sunday, 04 July 2010 | £17.50 | £14.00 |
The Magic of Motown
The Supremes, Four Tops, Temptations, Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye – music from all these superb acts is performed live on stage in a tribute to the world’s most famous record label. Join us for an evening of hits songs, superb choreography and beautiful costumes.
| Date | Adult | Child |
| Saturday, 10 July 2010 | £25.00 | £25.00 |
The Big Chris Barber Band
After his wonderful show in 2008, we’re delighted to welcome back Chris and his band to the theatre at Gawsworth for another fantastic evening of music from the halcyon days of jazz and blues.
| Date | Adult | Child |
| Wednesday, 14 July 2010 | £22.50 | £22.50 |
The Wonderful West End
Chicago, Cats, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera – this evening will be packed with stellar performances from a superb cast of singers and musicians, performing songs from the finest West End musicals.
| Date | Adult | Child |
| Thursday, 15 July 2010 | £22.50 | £20.00 |
Sally Morgan – Psychic Sally On the Road
Fresh from her new TV series, Psychic Sally On The Road, on Living TV, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic visits Macclesfield for the first time as part of her 2010 National theatre tour.
| Date | Adult | Child |
| Friday, 16 July 2010 | £22.50 | £22.50 |
The Black Dyke Band
Another opportunity to enjoy the sound of one of the country’s greatest brass bands, conducted by the superb Nicholas Childs. Bring your Union Jack flag for the heroic finale!
| Date | Adult | Child |
| Saturday, 17 July 2010 | £23.50 | £20.00 |
Mozart By Candlelight
Britain’s best loved classic touring ensemble, The Locrian Ensemble, present their wonderful musical tribute to the greatest of all composers. Resplendent in lavish period costumes, these charismatic musicians perform many of Mozart’s most celebrated melodies.
| Date | Adult | Child |
| Sunday, 18 July 2010 | £19.50 | £19.50 |
John Godber's Bouncers
Jamie Marcus Productions bring you this multi-award winning John Godber comedy. Join the four Bouncers who between them play over twenty different characters in one crazy night on the town, including the lads on the pull and giggly girls preparing for a big night out!
| Date | Adult | Child |
| Wednesday, 21 July 2010 | £16.00 | £16.00 |
The Tempest
Dean Taylor Productions
The bard’s magical masterpiece brings together love, comedy, and tragedy in equal measure as the usurped Prospero draws his enemies to the enchanted island he’s been stranded on for revenge, only to ultimately decide on forgiveness.
| Date | Adult | Child |
| Friday, 23 July 2010 | £15.00 | £12.00 |
| Saturday, 24 July 2010 | £20.00 | £17.00 |
| Sunday, 25 July 2010 | £17.50 | £14.00 |
The Houghton Weavers
Best known for their long running TV show, Sit Thi Deawn, the Weavers formed in 1975, and are one of Britain’s leading folk groups. We welcome the Bolton boys back to Gawsworth once more, with their unique blend of music and humour.
| Date | Adult | Child |
| Tuesday, 27 July 2010 | £15.00 | £15.00 |
An Evening with Gervase Phinn
After his magnificent sell-out show two summers ago, the bestselling author and raconteur returns with his hilarious tales of life in the Yorkshire dales as a school inspector. 'The James Herriot of schools' is best known for his five autobiographical novels: The Other Side of the Dale, Over Hill and Dale, Head over Heels in the Dales, Up and Down in the Dales and The Heart of the Dales.
| Date | Adult | Child |
| Wednesday, 28 July 2010 | £19.50 | £19.50 |
The Ken Dodd Happiness Show
Join the king of comedy for a tattiferlarious evening of laughter. A fun-filled show for all the family crammed with music, songs and jokes. By Jove!
| Date | Adult | Child |
| Thursday, 29 July 2010 7.00pm | £19.50 | £19.50 |
Peter Green and Friends
We’re hugely excited to welcome the founder of Fleetwood Mac, and one of the great guitarists to Gawsworth with his new band. An inspiration for the likes of Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton, he’ll be performing hits such as Albatross and Black Magic Woman.
| Date | Adult | Child | |
| Friday, 30 July 2010 | £24.00 | £24.00 | Buy Tickets |
Ticket orders will be held at the Gate for collection. No group discounts
Hold Tight It's 60s Night
Roll back the years and enjoy one of music’s finest decades, with performances of the hit songs of The Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, Cilla Black, Aretha Franklin, and Tom Jones.
| Date | Adult | Child | |
| Saturday, 31 July 2010 | £23.50 | £20.00 | Buy Tickets |
Tickets will be left at the Gate for collection
Andy Prior
Together with his big band, Andy returns to Gawsworth for an evening of pure nostalgia, recreating the days of Sinatra and Dean Martin, with the sounds of the 40s and 50s.
| Date | Adult | Child | |
| Sunday, 01 August 2010 | £23.00 | £20.00 | Buy Tickets |
Tickets will be left at the Gate for collection
John Bishop
The award winning comedian and TV star, with recent appearnaces on Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow, Mock The Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats, performs his brand new show, a preview for the Edinburgh Festival.
| Date | Adult | Child |
| Tuesday, 03 August 2010 | £20.00 | £20.00 |
Uncovered lawn seats now available. Call the Box Office for tickets.
An Evening with Christine Walkden
The 'Gervase Phinn' of horticulture and official gardening expert to BBC’s The One Show, Christine recounts her life as a leading horticulturist. There will also be time to quiz Christine in her very own Gardener’s Question Time. A must for anyone green fingered!
| Date | Adult | Child | |
| Wednesday, 04 August 2010 | £16.00 | £13.00 | Buy Tickets |
Jimmy Carr, Rapier Wit
Britain’s best known comedian (and TV regular, hosting shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats) comes to Gawsworth for the first time with his greatest tour yet, on the back of sell out shows across the UK.
(Please note, this performance contains adult content and is not suitable for children under 16 years old.)
| Date | Adult | Child |
| Thursday, 05 August 2010 8.30pm | £24.50 | £24.50 |
Limited availability. Please phone the Box Office. No group discounts
One Night of Queen
Acclaimed by Brian May as the number one Queen tribute, join the multi-award winning Gary Mullen and his band The Works as they deliver the look, sound and the showmanship of arguably the greatest live band of all time, with hits such as We Are The Champions and Bohemian Rhapsody.
| Date | Adult | Child | |
| Friday, 06 August 2010 | £25.00 | £25.00 | Buy Tickets |
No group discounts
Barbara Dickson
A multi-million selling recording artist, Barbara made her name as a folk singer before starring in huge West End hits such as Blood Brothers, and award winning TV shows such as Band Of Gold. Time and Tide, her fantastic recent album, mixes both traditional and contemporary songs.
| Date | Adult | Child | |
| Saturday, 07 August 2010 | £24.50 | £24.50 | Buy Tickets |
High School Hits, Prom Night
Featuring music from High School Musical 1, 2 and 3, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock and Hairspray, plus number one hits from the likes of Take That, this hugely fun, family-friendly performance stars The High Schoolers pop group. A must, if you love singing and dancing.
| Date | Adult | Child | Family | |
| Sunday, 08 August 2010 4.00pm | £12.00 | £10.00 | £40.00 | Buy Tickets |
Special family ticket available (2 adults and 2 children) £40.00
Kirsten O'Brien's Smart Art
Britain’s most popular children’s TV presenter, Kirsten has appeared on Saturday morning CBBC, Saturday Aardvark, Smart, Smarteenies and Totally Doctor Who. This fantastic live and interactive theatre-style art show is full of fun, energy and plenty of paint!
| Date | Adult | Child | Family | |
| Wednesday, 11 August 2010 4.00pm | £12.00 | £10.00 | £40.00 | Buy Tickets |
Special family ticket available (2 adults and 2 children) £40.00
Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds
A huge hit on the festival circuit, join comedian Ade and The Bad Shepherds as they perform punk era classics, from the likes of the Jam and The Sex Pistols, but to Celtic folk arrangements.
| Date | Adult | Child | |
| Thursday, 12 August 2010 | £17.50 | £14.50 | Buy Tickets |
No group discounts
Talon - The Best of the Eagles
Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Take it Easy - few groups can come close to matching the Eagles for hits, and no one re-creates the Californian band’s complex melodies and superb vocal harmonies better than Talon, back at Gawsworth for the third time.
| Date | Adult | Child | |
| Friday, 13 August 2010 | £18.50 | £15.50 | Buy Tickets |
Abba Tribute Evening
Join us for an evening packed with the Swedish supergroup’s unforgettable hits from the 70s and 80s, brought to you by the brilliant Magic of Abba. A rip-roaring evening of song and dance, not for the faint-hearted!
| Date | Adult | Child | |
| Saturday, 14 August 2010 | £25.00 | £25.00 | Buy Tickets |
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Kate Rusby
A Gawsworth regular in recent years, we’re pleased to welcome back Kate, a British singer who’s enjoyed international acclaim, and won a raft of BBC folk awards, including best live act.
| Date | Adult | Child | |
| Sunday, 15 August 2010 | £20.00 | £20.00 | Buy Tickets |
No group discounts
The South
The Beautiful South original members Dave Hemingway and Alison Wheeler (vocals), Dave Stead (drums) and Damon Butcher (keyboards) are back! Superb live, they’ll be performing their huge hits including Rotterdam, A Little Time, Perfect 10, Don’t Marry Her, and Old Red Eyes Is Back.
| Date | Adult | Child | |
| Thursday, 19 August 2010 | £25.00 | £25.00 | Buy Tickets |
Cosi fan Tutte
Opera Project perform Mozart’s comic masterpiece. Part comedy, part tragedy, it’s a wry study in love, manipulation and trust, as elderly cynic Don Alfonso, discusses women with young officers, Ferrando and Guglielmo. The soldiers then test their lovers' fidelity, disguised as handsome foreigners. (Sung in English)
| Date | Adult | Child | |
| Saturday, 21 August 2010 | £27.50 | £27.50 | Buy Tickets |
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Tickets & Refund Policy
Bookings can be made using Mastercard, Visa or Maestro. We do not accept American Express or Diners card. If you are unable to attend a particular performance, we are happy to change tickets for another evening in the same season, provided 72 hours advance notice is received. Refunds may occasionally be offered at the discretion of the management. Please contact the box office for further details of discounts for group bookings (25 or more adults) 01260 223456.
Theatre Booking Fee
All orders are subject to a £1.00 booking fee per ticket. Where available, a family ticket which includes entrance for four people is subject to a single £1.00 booking fee. Two for one offers, where available, are subject to a £1.00 booking fee per ticket paid for.
General Information
Ticket prices include admission to the Hall from 2.00pm onwards. Theatre seating is unallocated in the all-seated, and covered auditorium. You are advised to bring a cushion and rug and place them where you wish to sit on arrival. All performances, unless otherwise indicated, start at 7.30pm.
Snacks and refreshments are available in the Orchard Rooms together with a fully licensed bar.
Disabled Facilities
The theatre auditorium has covered space for three wheelchairs and there is disabled access to the Orchard Rooms, together with a suitable toilet facility adjacent to the ladies' lavatory. Please telephone the box office (01260 223456) to arrange your tickets.
Bookings can be made using Mastercard, Visa or Maestro. We do not accept American Express or Diners card. If you are unable to attend a particular performance, we are happy to change tickets for another evening in the same season, provided 72 hours advance notice is received. Refunds may occasionally be offered at the discretion of the management. Please contact the box office for further details of discounts for group bookings (25 or more adults) 01260 223456.
Theatre Booking Fee
All orders are subject to a £1.00 booking fee per ticket. Where available, a family ticket which includes entrance for four people is subject to a single £1.00 booking fee. Two for one offers, where available, are subject to a £1.00 booking fee per ticket paid for.
General Information
Ticket prices include admission to the Hall from 2.00pm onwards. Theatre seating is unallocated in the all-seated, and covered auditorium. You are advised to bring a cushion and rug and place them where you wish to sit on arrival. All performances, unless otherwise indicated, start at 7.30pm.
Snacks and refreshments are available in the Orchard Rooms together with a fully licensed bar.
Disabled Facilities
The theatre auditorium has covered space for three wheelchairs and there is disabled access to the Orchard Rooms, together with a suitable toilet facility adjacent to the ladies' lavatory. Please telephone the box office (01260 223456) to arrange your tickets.