Christmas is nearly here – and what better Christmas present to give than an experience that you will never forget?
There are some superb shows and events coming up at The Atkinson in Southport in 2023.
Tickets make a thoughtful Christmas present, with shows to suit all tastes and ages.
Here are five shows coming up that you can book tickets for – for more, please visit: www.theatkinson.co.uk
1 – Snow White: A modern family pantomime – 12 – 22 January 2023
https://www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/asdc-snow-white/
All Souls Dramatic Club returns to The Atkinson with a brand new adaptation of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. The local amateur theatre company has been performing at The Atkinson since the mid 1970s and promises to bring a spectacular and magical pantomime.
2 – Tales from Acorn Wood – 1 & 2 February 2023
https://www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/tales-acorn-wood/
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience.
Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen’s game of hide-and-seek and discover the special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends!
Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages.
3 – Love Folk Festival 2023 – 10 & 11 February 2023
https://www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/love-folk-fest-2023/
Love Folk Festival is a celebration of traditional, upcoming and alternative folk music.
Headliners Jim Moray and The Gigspanner Big Band (six piece) are joined by Bonfire Radicals, Greenman Rising, Jenny Colquitt, The Rheingans Sisters, Calum Gilligan and Katie Spencer.
In addition to the main stage, Fatea will once again be hosting the Busk Love Folk acoustic stage.
The bar will showcase a series of guest ales and award-winning café, A Great Little Place, will be providing a selection of delicious homemade food for you to enjoy.
#LoveFolkFest
4 – Gordon Buchanan – 30 Years In The Wild: The Anniversary Tour – 17 March 2023
https://www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/gordon-buchanan/
After a sell-out tour last year, Gordon Buchanan is going back on tour. One of the most prominent wildlife presenters and filmmakers working today, Gordon’s journey is a remarkable story to tell.
Having produced some of the most popular wildlife programmes on the BBC, we have been able to see his incredible passion for the animal kingdom and the unique ability he has for presenting such hidden animal worlds to an audience.
Gordon will be taking a look back at his incredible 30 years working both behind and in front of the camera. This will be a rare opportunity to discover what has driven his career and what are his most favourite wildlife encounters.
“The wildlife film-maker has a rich reserve of stories from which to pick for his live tour” – The Times
5 – Teechers by Jon Godber – 23 & 24 March 2023
https://www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/teechers-jon-godber/
Have we got a class act for you! Get in the school spirit with John Godber’s timeless comedy about life at a struggling academy for Mr Nixon, an unsuspecting new drama teacher. Fast-moving, inventive and highly entertaining, Teechers brings to life an array of terrifying teachers and hopeless pupils through the unique eyes of Salty, Gail and Hobby; three Year 11 students about to leave school for good.
Will Mr Nixon abandon his students for a green and pleasant private school? Who puts the bounce in Miss Prime, the PE teacher? Will Mrs Parry ever find her Koko? And why does everyone smell of spring onions?
Brought back to the stage with high energy, break-neck comedy and breathtaking ensemble performances – and shortlisted for the 2021 Music and Drama Education Awards – Teechers is a modern classic with something vital to say about education for the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’.
“One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English Theatre” – The Stage
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