What's On?

Wednesday, November 19 – Saturday, November 22

7.30pm

Burnley Garrick Theatre present

MY FAT FRIEND

A comedy by Charles Laurence
Directed by Mark Storton.

Bookshop owner Vicky, a rather large lady, suffers good-humouredly the slings and arrows of her two lodgers James and Henry, who both torment her as only best friends can.

After a night out with Tom, a handsome bronzed customer, Vicky begins to fall for him. Sadly Tom then leaves to work abroad. With the help of James & Henry, she undergoes a diet and exercise regime to shed those extra kilos she assumes she needs to lose in order to hold Tom's attention, but the final result is not quite what any of them expected and provides an interesting and thought-provoking end to a very entertaining play.

Charles Laurence began his writing career with a couple of comedy dramas for television, and then wrote the sitcom ‘Now Take My Wife’ for Sheila Hancock. ‘My Fat Friend’ was also a TV play before becoming his first stage play. Maggie Smith starred in his second stage play ‘Snap’ and he also wrote the TV sitcom ‘Poor Little Rich Girls’ for Jill Bennett and Maria Aitken.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PRODUCTION IS A CHANGE FROM 'SKYLIGHT' AS ADVERTISED IN THE EVENTS BROCHURE

www.burnleygarrick.org

Reserved theatre seating

On sale four weeks prior to the performance

Sunday, November 23

7.30pm

Conductoed by Nick Concannon Hodges

BURNLEY MUNICIPAL CHOIR CHORAL CONCERT

Beautiful choral music performed with great expertise accompanied by Burnley Municipal Symphony Orchestra.

Programme:
Vivaldi: Gloria

Mozart: Requiem

Reserved seating

Tickets: £8 in advance / £9 on the day / Students under 18 years £3

Tuesday, November 25

7.30pm

10th Anniversary UK Tour

The LADY BOYS of BANGKOK

SOLD OUT

Pop the corks and raise your glasses - its time for the BIG CELEBRATION - This is the show everyone is talking about.

This sensational new production created to mark The Lady Boys Of Bangkok's tenth UK tour features non stop hits from the Spice Girls tribute to Broadway show stoppers.

From fabulous feathers to raunchy disco... from Shirley Bassey to Beyonce and beyond the fun just keeps rolling on.

Painstakingly immaculate make-up... hundreds of to die for costumes... sparkling choreography - The Lady Boys of Bangkok are in bubbling champagne form. Its more than just a show - it is a total experience.

For five years the number 1 sell out show at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Performed by 16 of the worlds most beutiful showgirls who just happen to be men. DEVILS AND ANGELS.

East meets West and Cabaret meets West End Musicals as the hits just keep on coming - from legendary musicals to disco divas.

"Outrageously extravagant, wittily unique and above all, great fun... it's fun, fun, fun all the way" Manchester Eveniong News

"OK, straight up this is one of the most fabulous cabaret shows I have ever seen" Edinburgh Guide

www.ladyboysofbangkok.co.uk


Reserved seating

Tickets:SOLD OUT

Thursday, November 27

8pm

Bound & Gagged Comedy present

STEPHEN K AMOS

An expert at being himself, Stephen K Amos is supremely warm and wickedly funny with an ability to charm onlookers right into the palm of his hand. He creates weird and wonderful connections within his audience who are drawn into his own personal world and thoughts brought to life by his chatty delivery, his ability to become the characters he’s talking about and his fantastic energy and warmth.

“Top notch banter… It’s the great show.”
**** Sunday Times Culture

“Where do you start describing a performer who should really be given six out of five? Stephen K Amos returns to the fringe with one of his best shows yet… It’s pure cheek numbing, tear- inducing entertainment.”
***** The Sunday Express

“Positively luminescent…damn loveable… a master entertainer.”
Metro

“After an hour of this man’s stand up, my cheeks were aching from grinning so heartily, his humour is that infectious.”
The Scotsman.

“From Stephen’s first words we were laughing. And it didn’t stop. His entire audience laughed and laughed and laughed. I quite literally wept with laughter. My sides hurt with laughter. I was still laughing on the bus home. That night I woke myself up laughing out loud.”
***** ScotsGay

“Stephen K Amos has so much ebullient, effervescent good cheer… there is no such thing as a bad hour in Amos’s company.
**** Chortle

www.boundandgaggedcomedy.com

May contain language or themes that could offend

Unreserved seating

Tickets: £14.00 discounts £12

Friday, November 28

7.30pm

Brand New 2008 Show

'IN DREAMS'

From the creators of 'Rockin' On Heaven's Door' & 'Walk Right Back'

'IN DREAMS'
Brand New 2008 Show

Featuring the music of: Roy Orbison, Dusty Springfield, Billy Fury, Connie Francis & Ricky Corvette

Johnny Curtiss has an astonishing vocal talent that would make 'The Big O' himself envious! Added together with spine tingling vocal impersonations from Karen Noble as Dusty Springfield and Michael King as Billy Fury you have one sensational night of entertainment. This fantastic show, which also features the music of Connie Francis and Ricky Corvette, was such a spectacular success when they performed at the Mechanics in 2006 that early booking is highly recommended.

Probably the best show you will see this year!!

Reserved theatre seating

www.in-dreams.co.uk

Tickets: £13 discounts £11

Saturday, November 29

8.30pm

MAN MADE SOLE

THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT

Boogie the night away to an exciting showcase of all your favourite Soul, Disco and Motown classics' as we welcome back this explosive 13 piece Soul band.

This high energy show consistantly sell's out therefore early booking is highly recommended.

Unreserved.

Tickets:SOLD OUT

Sunday, November 30

7.30pm

An Evening of Comedy with

THE REAL COMEDIANS

Featuring six of the UK's best loved comedians

Frank Carson
Mick Miller
Johnny Casson
Tony Jo
Maurice Grumbleweed
Dominic Dry

Sit back and prepare for laughter as Frank Carson and Mick Miller head an evening guaranteed to keep the laughter levels revved up to the max.
Resistance is futile.

May contain language or themes that could offend
Reserved seating

Tickets: £16.50 discounts £15

Sunday, November 30

2pm

Con & Dec

THE BACHELORS

Compare:Maurice Grumbleweed

40 years at 'The Top' of their profession and still going strong!

With eighteen hit records to their credit including number one hits "Diane" and "I Believe", The Bachelors became one of the UK's top acts, both in recording and stage entertainment. The first of the 'Irish Boy Bands' to invade Britain's shores they took on the might of British groups and in 1964 even managed to outsell 'The Beatles'

Celebrating over 40 years in Showbusiness brothers Con & Dec Cluskey are once again making headlines as they continue to perform at top theatre and cabaret venues.

This nostalgic performance promises all their many hits and more.

Reserved seating

Tickets: Tier £14 discounts £12.50 Stalls: £10.50