The historic Wayfarers Arcade in Southport has marked its 125h anniversary with a weekend of Victorian celebrations!
Shoppers were treated to a fabulous two days of Victorian era entertainment from the Gambolling Arena Theatre Company and Wright’s Performing Arts.
The weekend was packed with historic plays, dancing and singing, with performers young and old donned in Victorian attire.
The historic Wayfarers Arcade in Southport has marked its 125th anniversary with a weekend of Victorian celebrations with entertainment from the Gambolling Arena Theatre Company and Wrights Performing Arts. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Johnathan Plunkett led proceedings as the Master of Ceremonies while Father Christmas also put in an appearance to let people know of the festive events coming to Wayfarers Arcade this December.
Gambolling Arena Director Suzy Walker said: “A big well done to our GA cast this weekend, who knocked it out of the park entertaining the crowds at Wayfarers Shopping Arcade.
“I’d like to say a special thank you to: Johnathan Plunkett, Maria Marten and Wright’s Performing Arts for all their hard work!
Johnathan Plunjett. The historic Wayfarers Arcade in Southport has marked its 125th anniversary with a weekend of Victorian celebrations with entertainment from the Gambolling Arena Theatre Company and Wrights Performing Arts. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southportt
“Thank you to everybody who came out this weekend to celebrate the 125th anniversary of this beautiful location.”
Speaking in the Stand Up For Southport Facebook group, Claire Iddon said: “Fantastic performance by Wright’s Performing Arts, well done to all involved.”
Owner Joanne Herbert and Meol Glover at Enchanted Moments.
The historic Wayfarers Arcade in Southport has marked its 125th anniversary with a weekend of Victorian celebrations with entertainment from the Gambolling Arena Theatre Company and Wrights Performing Arts. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Susan Taylor said: “I went on Saturday and the singers were really good.
“I’ve never seen the play Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber, I loved watching the performance they did. Well done everyone!”
Debbie-Lyn Connolly-Lloyd, who owns the Debbie-Lyn Apparel shop in the historic Wayfarers Arcade in Southport which has marked its 125th anniversary with a weekend of Victorian celebrations with entertainment from the Gambolling Arena Theatre Company and Wrights Performing Arts. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Wayfarers Shopping Arcade, a stunning Grade II Listed landmark, opened on the Lord Street shopping boulevard in 1898.
The 125th birthday weekend was free to attend and featured a host of music hall singing and dancing, performers in Victorian costume, Victorian plays and more.
The historic Wayfarers Arcade in Southport has marked its 125th anniversary with a weekend of Victorian celebrations with entertainment from the Gambolling Arena Theatre Company and Wrights Performing Arts. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Families were able to browse local shops or sit down to enjoy a drink and something to eat from one of the arcade’s cafes.
Wayfarers Shopping Arcade is one of the North West’s most celebrated shopping arcades.
The historic Wayfarers Arcade in Southport has marked its 125th anniversary with a weekend of Victorian celebrations with entertainment from the Gambolling Arena Theatre Company and Wrights Performing Arts. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Open seven days a week, visitors can enjoy a variety of local independent businesses set on two floors.
Father Christmas loved the Victorian event so much he is going to be back with his grotto in Wayfarers Shopping Arcade this December every Saturday and Sunday leading up to Christmas Eve.
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