PAVILION

WHAT’S ON SUMMER 2012

WHITBY

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Welcome to the new brochure for the Whitby Pavilion. We hope you will find something to entertain you and your family.

The Pavilion has a varied programme of entertainment for the summer season, with some popular regular events returning to the venue this summer.

The venue also has a packed festival season with 60’s, Goth and Soul weekends. There is something for all.

The cinema has been a significant success and will be programming the latest blockbuster films throughout the Summer, so why not join our email list to receive the up-to-date programme information.

Email spaenquiries@scarbrough.gov.uk to join or visit our website www.whitbypavilion.co.uk

We hope you enjoy!

The Pavilion Team

WELCOME

HOW TO

BOOK TICKETSONLINE www.whitbypavilion.co.ukPHONE (01947) 604855 (10am-4pm)IN PERSON At the Pavilion one hour before a performance starts plus the Tourist Information Centres in Scarborough, Filey and Whitby.

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Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the above information is accurate, Scarborough Borough Council cannot accept responsibility in respect of any error, mis-statement or alteration which may have occurred. Please contact The Spa on Tel: 01723 376 774 if you seek clarification/confirmation of the times stated above.

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WHITBY PAVILION CAFÉWhitby Pavilion café offers a varied, affordable menu from scampi and chips to toasted tea cakes. Why not enjoy a glass of wine with your meal and take in the breathtaking coastal views from the café? Also check out the specials blackboards for weekly specials and offers.

PLANNING A SPECIAL OCCASION, MEETING OR EVENT?

The venue has lots of flexible space and can accommodate small meetings to large festivals. Why not hold your next birthday celebration at the venue and enjoy all the in house facilities and the spectacular location?

We offer excellent delegate rates for small meetings and conferences, and community rates for charity events.

If you would like to speak to a member of the events team call 01947 604855 to discuss your requirements or email spaenquiries@scarborough.gov.uk

CINEMA

TEA DANCES WITH RAY KIRK

TUE AFTERNOONS1.30PM - 3.30PM (OCT - MARCH)

2PM - 4PM (APR - SEPT)Additional recorded music 30min

before the start of the dance.

£5.50 INCLUDING A SCONE

OR TEACAKE AND A HOT DRINK.

Join us for this friendly social dance session where

Ray Kirk plays a mixed dance programme with the opportunity

to make requests.

No Tea Dances on 21 August and 25 September.

Whitby Pavilion will be once again screening the latest blockbuster films this summer. The forthcoming season will feature a great mixture of films of all ages and will be the perfect boredom buster on rainy weekends and throughout the school holidays.

To stay up-to-date with the latest cinema screenings join our email newsletter by sending your details to spaenquiries@scarborough.gov.uk or alternatively follow us on twitter!: @whitbypavilion

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DAVE MARSHALL’S

EASTER EGGS-TRAVAGANZA

VFM SCOOTERRALLY

NATURAL CAUSES BY WHITBY AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY

WED 4 APRIL 7.30PM / NLS£2.50 ADULTS£5 CHILDREN

FRI 6 - SAT 7 APRILNLS & EXHIBITION HALLBOOK DIRECT VIA vfmscoot.com

SAT 7, MON 9 - TUE 10 APRIL7.30PM / PT£7 (£6 CONCS)

A brilliant family fun night which includes games, songs and competitions. The bar is open for the grown-ups and the café serves snacks throughout the evening.

Whitby is the host of the first National Scooter rally of 2012. There will be a huge market and custom show being held all day Saturday and is open to the public. There are also two nights of entertainment, featuring live bands and DJs.

Check out vfmscoot.com or ring 07774893178 for more information.

A black comedy by Eric Chappell.

Vincent is a professional suicide merchant. Contracted by Walter Bryce, he arrives at his country house and mistakenly assumes that the potion was intended for Walter’s consumption. It then becomes clear that Walter’s wife Celia is the client – or is she? Why are her suicide letters all typed and unsigned? Will anyone actually manage to drink the potion?

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ESKDALE FESTIVALCHOIR DAY

PERFECT PITCHBY JUST HAPPY TO BE HERE

WHITBY GOTHWEEKEND

SAT 14 APRIL4PM / NLS£8

THU 19 APRIL7.30PM / PT£12 (£10 CONCS)

27 - 29 APRILWHITBY PAVILION£50 WEEKEND £26 FRIDAY£29 SATURDAY

We watch as Ron, a head teacher who has taken early retirement due to stress, and his wife Yvonne, try their hands at caravanning for the first time, after Ron has spent his retirement pay on a top of the range caravan. The slightly snobbish couple believe they have found the ‘Perfect Pitch’, until they have their first encounters with the neighbouring caravan, who are seasoned working-class caravaners. Comedy ensues as the two couples clash.

Why not join the thousands of Goths and alternatives of all ages and from all walks of life for an amazing long weekend. Whether you spend the nights dancing or drinking, the days shopping in the various ‘Bizarre Bazaar’ venues, or just wandering around town in your finery, it’ll be a weekend you’ll never forget! See our website for full line up of bands: www.whitbypavilion.co.uk

National Choir Day has classes for local and national choirs including songs from the shows, specialist choir competitions and a recital class.

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ME AND MY GIRL BY WHITBY AREA MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

THE RAF SWINGWING BAND

IRONSTONE LINEDANCE WEEKEND

8 - 12 MAY 7.30PM / PTCircle £11 (£8 16 yrs & under) Stalls £10 (£7 16 yrs & under) Stalls Family £30 (2+2)

THU 10 MAY 7PM / NLS£10

11 - 13 MAY NLS£36 WEEKENDBOOK DIRECT ON 07531 050793

Me and My Girl is a musical which will transport you back to both Cockney London and the Aristocracy of the 1930s.

It is the innocent story of the Cockney Bill Snibson who discovers he is the heir to the title of Earl of Hareford.

Audiences can look forward to being caught up in the show’s infectious high spirits and memorable musical numbers.

The Friends of Whitby Lifeboat welcome the RAF Swing Wing Band to present a charity concert in aid of both the Lifeboat and the RAF Benevolent Fund. Come along and jive the night away!

Book direct at the Whitby Lifeboat Station or the Whitby Lifeboat Museum.

The line dancing weekend is a firm fixture in the Whitby Pavilion calendar and this year’s event won’t disappoint. Friday has music from Livewire and disco by Steve Mason. Saturday and Sunday follows a similar programme with a morning and afternoon disco plus teaching sessions. Saturday night the music is from Danzmasters and Sunday is from Richard Palmer.

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OSCAR SYMPHONICBAND CONCERTPRESENTED BY FRIENDS OF WHITBY PAVILION

FLYING THE FLAGAPOLLO PLAYERS AT EUROVISION

WHITBY GOSPELMUSIC CONVENTION

THU 17 MAY7.30PM / NLS£5

SAT 19 MAY 7.30PM / PT£7

18 – 20 MAYNLS£47 WEEKENDBOOK DIRECT 01947 810561

Join Whitby’s Apollo Players for another One Night Only spectacular as this year they pack their bags and head to Europe for a fun-filled musical night at Eurovision featuring some of the best known hits from the contests history along with a few surprises, plenty of dancing and Apollo Player twists!

Oscar Symphonic Band makes a welcome return to Whitby in this fund-raising concert for Friends of Whitby Pavilion. Made up of students, aged from 14 to 19, one of Sweden’s top music academies, the band will, once again, be accompanied by Ragazze Pazze – or ‘Crazy Girls’ youth choir.

Whitby Gospel Music Convention brings together artistes from the UK, USA and Europe for a weekend of worship. This year the line-up includes:

George Hamilton IV

Tony Goodacre

Syd Little

Plus many more

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WHITBY 60’S MUSIC WEEKEND

ST. HILDA’S DANCE LEGEND

15 - 17 JUNENLS£68 WEEKEND

SAT 26 MAY 2.30PM & 7PM / PT£8 (£4 CONCS)

As one of the busiest events at Whitby Pavilion the 60’s Music Weekend is always a firm favourite. This year’s summer line-up doesn’t disappoint with Alvin Stardust and his band, Tremeloes and Herman’s Hermits to name a few.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 01757 700042.

Olympic Year, Diamond Jubilee, St.Hilda’s Dance Legend echoes the national celebrations. Students of St.Hilda’s Studios present dances of many genres, from flamenco, to classical ballet and contemporary dance. From the tinies to aspiring professional dancers, they will charm and delight in Whitby’s Pavilion Theatre.

All proceeds will go to the Children’s Society.

DEAD MAN’S HAND BY WHITBY AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY

2 - 5 JUNE 7.30PM / PT£7 (£6 CONCS)

A mystery/thriller by Seymour Matthews.

This captivating thriller employs a play within a play theme in a singularly exciting manner. At first it seems to be the usual Agatha Christie-type play — two couples lured to a remote Italian villa to be murdered one by one. It is only when this play is well advanced that we learn we are watching actors rehearsing their own murder mystery. An intriguing final twist unravels the real reason for the whole charade.

ROCK AND ROLLWEEKEND

22 - 23 JUNE / NLS£24 FULL WEEKEND£13 SINGLE EVENING£18 SAT AFTERNOON & EVE£8 SAT AFTERNOON ONLY(Available on the door)

A colourful and lively 1950’s rock ‘n’ roll event with three very popular live bands performing throughout the weekend: ‘The Atlantics’ - who play classic 1950’s style rock ‘n’ roll, ‘The Bobcats’ a larger than life rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly band plus Mick Wheeler and his band ‘The Tritones’.

WHITBY NORTHERNSOUL WEEKEND

6 - 8 JULY / NLS£30 WEEKEND

The 11th Northern and Motown Soul Weekender at the Whitby Pavilion takes place over the first weekend in July. Goldsoul bring together the North’s Best Loved Soul DJs including Kev Roberts, Richard Searling, Ginger Taylor, Yocki, Mick H plus 20 guest spinners.

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LAST OF THE REDHOT LOVERS BY JUST HAPPY TO BE HERE

THU 21 JUNE 7.30PM / PT£12 (£10 CONCS)

‘Just Happy to be Here’ Theatre Company return to Whitby, this time with Neil Simon’s comedy Last of the Red Hot Lovers. Based around love and lust this play follows Barney, a 47 year old man who is stuck in a sexless marriage. We watch as he tries to partake in some extramarital encounters with three different women, using his mother’s empty flat, each time without much success.

RULE THE WORLDA TRIBUTE TO TAKE THAT

SAT 21 JULY 8PM / NLS £10

For one night only ‘Rule The World’ the UK’s number one tribute to Take That will be hitting the Whitby Pavilion to recreate the magic of Take That and Robbie Williams.

The boys will be performing many of their greatest hits including The Flood, Let Me Entertain You, Could it be Magic, Pray, Never Forget, plus many more that will have you up dancing all evening!

A SUMMER HORROR-DAY!BY ODD ONE OUT PRODUCTIONS

13 - 14 JULY7.30PM / PT£6.50 £24 GROUP OFFER FOR 4

Written & devised by Chris Wales & Sally Fewster

Join OOOP’s this summer as their present their 7th annual summer production at Whitby Pavilion Theatre as they explore the trials and tribulations of the holiday season!

With comedy, sketches and songs this is a show for the entire family and not to be missed!

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QUEEN BEE QUILTERS11TH BIENNIAL QUILT SHOW

13 - 15 JULY10AM - 4PM / NLS£3 ON THE DOOR

The Queen Bee Quilters return to the Pavilion for their eleventh biennial quilt show and this year’s theme is ‘Team GB’.

The show features an exhibition of Queen Bee’s work, a quilt raffle, tombola, door prizes and craft sales.

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WIFE AFTER DEATHBY WHITBY AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY

REGATTA REVUE

2 AUG - 11 SEPT (NO SHOW ON 23 AUG)TUES & THU £7 (£6 CONCS)

FRI 17 AUG7.30PM /PT£12 (£11 CONCS)£10 FRIENDS

Comedian and national treasure Dave Thursby has died, and on the day of his funeral, friends and colleagues gather beside his coffin to pay their last respects. An unfamiliar woman in flamboyant mourning clothes turns out to be Kay, Dave’s ex-wife from before he was famous, and a series of revelations leave all the guests asking themselves if they ever knew the ‘real’ Dave.

The grand spectacular opening of Whitby Regatta, Tony Peers Productions once again return with a fun packed evening of entertainment bringing the house down with a super show, kick-starting this year’s festival.

DAVE MARSHALL’S

FAMILY FUN DISCO

1, 8, 15, & 29 AUG7.30PM / NLS£2.50 (£5 CHILDREN)

CHILDREN UNDER 1 GO FREE

A brilliant family fun night with games, songs and competitions. The bar is open for the grown-ups and the café serves snacks throughout the evening.

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WHITBY REGATTA

WHITBY FOLK WEEK

MIND BODY & SPIRIT FAIR

18 - 20 AUG / PT

18 - 24 AUG / WP BOOK DIRECT FROM www.whitbyfolk.co.uk

1 & 2 SEPT10AM – 5PM / NLS2 DAY £6 (£5 CONCS) £3.50 (£3 CONCS) CHILDREN UNDER 3 FREE

Whitby Regatta is a three day ‘Carnival on land and Regatta at sea’. Events at Whitby Pavilion include the Bonniest Baby show and Glamorous Grandmothers competition, with the venue being a central point for activities on the West Cliff.

The Café is open all day for light lunches and refreshments.

Britain’s premier traditional music, dance and storytelling festival which features lots of events for all the family! Whether you want to listen to some of the best concerts or take part and learn a new skill, Whitby Folk Week is a festival not to be missed.

White Light Events are holding a two day fair that offers an insight into Holistic and alternative therapies with many Clairvoyants, Mediums and Psychics in attendance. Featuring a variety of stands that sell fair trade goods, eco-friendly products, wicca and pagan goods.

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