WHAT'S ON | THE PLAZA STOCKPORT

Benidorm Live!
23 February
The atmosphere of 'The Neptune' Bar will be experienced by all as Crissy Rock and Shaun Foster Conley stars of the award winning TV series Benidorm present an evening of comedy and music that will you waving your sombreros and longing for those hot summer nights in sunny Spain!

Open Tour at 11am
23 February
New for 2012 - Join us on the last Thursday of the month for our Open Tour, a chance for you, your friends or your group to enjoy a guided tour of Stockport's 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre

Film: Hobson's Choice (1954) - Cert U
24 February
Henry Hobson runs a successful boot makers shop in nineteenth century Salford. A widower with a weakness for the pub, he tries forcefully to rule the lives of his three unruly daughters however eldest daughter Maggie rebels and sets her sights on star boot maker Will Mossop.

Ken Dodd Happiness Show
25 February
Comedy legend, National treasure and Patron of the Plaza Ken Dodd returns to the North West's home of live entertainment. Come and enjoy Ken Dodd's 'Happiness Show' and you'll be assured a truly tattifelarious evening of laughter and song presented by a comic genius plus guests

Organ Concert Coffee Morning
25 February
Join us for this free to attend organ concert featuring the famous mightly compton organ with beverages on sale and stalls fundraising for the ongoing maintenance and restoration appeal of Stockport's 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre - 10am till 1pm.

The WOW Show
26 February
BBC Radio Manchester's Eamonn O'Neill & Jimmy Wagg are back with the 2012 WOW Show!...this event sells out fast sp booking early is essential for another evening of variety and comedy hosted by the dynamic duo...

James Byrne
29 February
Born in Longsight, Manchester, local psychic medium and clairvoyant James Byrne billed as one of the best in the UK commands capacity audiences wherever he goes...

Back to Broadway...the Musical
1 March
Brought to you in association with the producers of hit shows Essence of Ireland and Route 66....Back to Broadway brings you the very best of musical theatre, brought together by an enchanting story about a young girls dream to become a star.

Showaddywaddy
2 March
23 Top 40 hit singles including 'Under the moon of Love', 'When' and 'You Got What It Takes' Showaddywaddy are Europe's most successful exponents of retro inspired rock and roll...a night of the greatest hits not to be missed!

Film: The Ladykillers (1955) - Cert U
8 March
Mrs Louisa Wlberforce is an eccentric widow who rents rooms, unbeknownst to her, to a comically sinister gang who are planning a sophisticated van robbery....1955 classic starring Alec Guiness and Peter Sellers

Joan Bakewell
9 March
Following a Pathe News Reel and organ interlude, Joan Bakewell, Patron of the Plaza joins us for an evening of discussion about her new book 'Shes Leaving Home' with a Q & A Session and the chance to meet the author....Her latest book will be on sale in the Theatre

Freddie Starr
10 March
The madcap legend that is Freddie Starr is back and thrilling audiences with his COME BACK TOUR.....Don't miss this evening of madness and mayhem!! - Adults only

The Good Old Days of Music Hall and Variety
15 March
Starring Duggie Brown, The Good Old Days of Music Hall and Variety is a magnificent afternoon of nostalgia for all the family featuring a live band, full supporting cast and a wonderful trip down memory lane.

Film: Where Eagles Dare (1968) - Cert PG
16 March
In 1944, an American General is shot down over a heavily defended German fortress and imprisoned within. A rescue attempt is at once launched by British intellegence. Stars Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood

Chris and Pui Roadshow 2012
17 March
CBeebies' favourite double act is coming to the Plaza with songs, sketches and lots of joining in with televisions family favourites Chris Jarvis and Pui Fan Lee

Cafe Lounge: Mothers Day Celebration Tea
18 March
On the most special day of the year to celebrate motherhood, join us for our special afternoon Mothers Day Tea. With sittings at 1pm and 4pm, enjoy the classic Plaza Tea in the sumptuous surroundings of our art deco tea room.

The King and I
20 March to 24 March

Award winning Romiley Operatic Society presents the spellbinding Rodgers and Hammersteins greatest family musical The King and I.

Need somewhere to dine before the show?...the Cafe Lounge open until 7.30pm on performance days

Stockport Youth Orchestra
25 March

Stockport Youth Orchestra consisting of young musicians up to the age of 21 present a sublime mix of sound and image in Stockport's 1932 Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Tickets £8 (£6 Concessions/ Under 16's free) available on the day only from the Plaza - Concert starts at 7pm

The Albion Band
27 March
Beyond a simple line up change, 2012 will see a complete reboot of The Albion Band recapturing the spirit of their heyday with a rockier edgier approach to traditional English Folk Music

Rock 'n' Roll Paradise
29 March
Rock 'n' Roll Paradise is without doubt the must see show rouring for 2012 bringing you a 100% feel good factor performance

Open Tours at 11am
29 March
New for 2012 - Join us on the last Thursday of the month for our Open Tours, a chance for you, your friends or your group to enjoy a guided tour of Stockport's 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre.

Film: War Horse (2012) - Cert 12A
30 March
From Director Steven Spielberg comes 'War Horse', an epic adventure for audiences of all ages, set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War.

Cheshire Theatre School: Dance Fusion 2012
31 March
A fantastic show of Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz. With numbers from Moulin Rouge, Shrek the Musical, 42nd St to Footloose and Glee! this show has soemthing fro everyone.

Sally Morgan
4 April
Britains best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns by overwhelming public demand to the Plaza stage for an evening thats both hugely entertaining and enlightening....STOP PRESS....Extra date added - Wednesday 14th November...due to sell out success - contact box office for details

Film: Titanic (1998) - Cert 12
10 April to 16 April
This April, take the journey, fall in love and experience the award winning Titanic as it should be seen on the Giant Silver Screen as a fitting tribute to one of the most inspiring and harrowing human tragedys of the 20th Century.

Rainy Days & Mondays
11 April
Featuring a live band and fantastic video presentation, Rainy Days & Mondays is a 2 hour concert featuring all the greatest Carpenters hits of all time.

The Chuckle Brothers in Return of the Pirates of the River Rother 2
12 April
Ahoy there landlubbers!..A Vast behind and prepare to splice the main brace as the boys go on a full swash-buckling adventure at sea!

The Searchers
15 April
With such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don't Throw Your Love Away and When You Walk In The Room, The Searchers have contributed enormously to the British music industry, with record sales well in excess of 30 million.

Count Arthur Strong's 'Command Performance'
20 April
Count Arthur Strong's new show 'Command Performance' is so new, not even he knows he's doing it yet!....this is one of the best character comedy performances you will EVER see!

Bob The Builder - Bob's Big Theatre Build
21 April to 22 April
The world's favourite builder is going on tour and bringing his brand new show to the Plaza in 2012...Join us for 90 minutes of fun, song, dance and plenty of fixing!

Cafe Lounge: Diamond Jubilee Pudding Club
21 April
As a fitting tribute to the celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee the illustrious and culinary delights of the Plaza Pudding Club are back and this time its Commonwealth!...Following a light dinner, four magnificent puddings will be served with due patriotism..

The Fureys & Davey Arthur
26 April
Legends of Irish Music, The Fureys and Davey Arthur bring their show of music, songs and stories to the Plaza for their first appearance on our famous stage....a concert for music lovers of all generations not to be missed!

Open Tours at 11am
26 April
New for 2012 - Join us on the last Thursday of the month for our Open Tour for you, your friends or your group to enjoy a guided tour of Stockport's 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre.

Film: The Artist (2011) - Cert PG
27 April
Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.

Raintown
28 April
Fusing the infectious elements of great pop songs with roots based instrumentation and a conversational writing style, Raintown, Paul Bain and Claire McArthur, are a contemporary twist on a modern country duo.

Organ Concert Coffee Morning
28 April
Join us for this free to attend organ concert featuring the Mighty Compton organwith beverages on sale and stall fudraising for the ongoing maintenance and restoration appeal of Stockport's 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre - 10am till 1pm.

Film: J. Edgar (2012) - Cert 15
4 May
Clint Eastwood's 'J.Edgar' is a fascinating portrait of J.Edgar Hoover, the face of law enforcement for almost 50 years in America who's secrets and double standards could have sent him toppling down at any time.

The Wheels on the Bus
5 May
Climb aboard Buster the big red bus and meet all of his friends as they embark on a magical adventure!...Music and song come to the stage in this delightful treat which will get the kids up and dancing to their family favourites.

Albert Lee & Hogans Heroes
8 May
Albert Lee one of the worlds finest guitar players alongside Hogans Heroes appear on the Plaza stage for a concert for all music lovers of Country and the greatest Rock Music ever!

That'll Be The Day
10 May

The legendary That’ll Be The Day the UK’s most successful touring rock ‘n’ roll production returns to the Plaza. Trevor, Gary and the gang return with the show’s ‘greatest hits’ featuring the most popular feel-good comedy routines.

Film: The Smallest Show on Earth (1957) - Cert U
11 May
Starring Peter Sellers, Margaret Rutherford and Leslie Phillips....Jean and Bill, a financially struggling couple inherit a run down 'Flea Pit' of a cinema run by three eccentris senior citizens which they plan to do up and sell....but things don't quite go to plan...

Sticky Wicket & His Swing Orchestra
12 May
The UK's Number 1 Swing Drummer Sticky Wicket & His Swing Orchestra presents 'We Got Rythm', an all star swing and Drum'n dance spectacular hosted by Mr John Bly from BBC TV's Antiques Roadshow

The Houghton Weavers
18 May
The Houghton Weavers return with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation.

Theatre Dance Workshop: Showtime 2012
19 May
Theatre Dance Workshop make a welcome return to the Plaza with their sensational showcase of talent in Showtime 2012. A perfect evenings entertainment for the whole family featuring local performers in another magnificent show.

The Fairey Band
20 May
The Fairey Bands residency at the Plaza brings the band into the heart of its local community whilst enabling music fans from across the world to see these masters of their art in the finest concert surroundings.

Open Tours at 11am
24 May
New for 2012 - Join us on the last Thursday of the month for our Open Tours for you, your friends or your group to enjoy a guided tour of Stockport's magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre.

Film: Okay for Sound (1937) - Cert U
25 May
Featuring Bud Flanagan, Chesney Allen, Graeme Moffat and the remainder of the Crazy gang this 1937 classic is an hilarious yarn based around a filmstudio and a wonderful example of mistaken identity!

Real Diamond
26 May
The UK's top tribute to Neil, REAL DIAMOND, proudly present their special 2012 show .... the Jazz Singer.

Film: Brief Encounter (1945) - Cert PG - Christies Fundraising Screening
27 May
Support the work of The Christie by joining us for either a special afternoon tea and screening or simply by watching the film in this fundraising screening of one of the greatest classics of all time...

Tracy 'TJ' Higgs
1 June
One of the UK's top mediums, Tracy has a unique style of mediumship leaving her audience astounded at her accuracy. Tracy is often described as the next Doris Stokes.

Organ Concert Coffee Morning
2 June
Join us for this free to attend organ concert featuring the Mighty Compton Organ with beverages on sale and stalls fundraising for the ongoing Maintenance and Restoration appeal of Stockport's 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre - 10am till 1pm.

Music Through the Reign
3 June
Ashton-on-Mersey Showband present an afternoon of music to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, featuring music from the last sixty years from the best of British Big Band, Popular Music and a rousing Last of the Proms style finale

Film: Annie Get Your Gun (1950) - Cert U
8 June
Betty Hutton and Howard Keel star in the MGM Classic musical tale of Annie Oakley, an incredible shot in the Colonel Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show which proved that 'There's No Business Like Show Business'

Cafe Lounge: Summer Jazz
9 June
Join us for a sublime start to the glories of the Great Bristish Summer with an evening if the finest Jazz hosted in our Cafe Lounge accompanied by a two course dinner, good friends and great music....

SYP Open Auditions: Annie
10 June
Aged between 9 and 21 years of age and looking to have fun and perform in the blockbusting Summer Youth Project: Annie this summer?...well join us for our Open Auditions on the 10th June - full details on the Plaza Youth section of this web site

Cafe Lounge: Everything Stops for Summer Tea
10 June
Join the famous Plazarettes our resident waitress team for an afternoon of sunshine and entertainment with afternoon tea in our popular everything stops for tea series.....booking early is essential..

Fireman Sam Live
16 June
The hero next door is back due to popular demand with his live stage show Pontypandy Rocks!. Join Fireman Sam, and all his friends, as Pontypandy hosts its first ever music festival!

Cafe Lounge: Wines of the World
16 June
Following the sell out success of his previous French Wine tasting evenings, Nigel Anderton, Chairman of the Plaza Trust returns for another evening of insight and description this time of Wines of the World.

We'll Meet Again
21 June
The acclaimed 'We'll Meet Again' show now in its 10th record breaking year returns to the Plaza with its celebration of the greatest war time entertainment.

Jimmy Carr - Gagging Order
22 June
Brand new show...brand new jokes...same old Jimmy....The show will be packed with one liners, stories and jokes....some clever, some rude & a few unacceptable!...10PM SHOW NOW ON SALE...Adults only

Let's Hang On
24 June
In this remarkable production Let's Hang On takes you on a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time 'Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons'

The Mighty Compton Organ in Concert
30 June
A chance to see the Plaza's famous 1932 Compton Organ take the spotlight for a full programme of varied and entertaining music as only a cinema organ can do - with something to suit the taste of just about everyone!

Cool Britannia
6 July
The only show to celebrate all that is great about the Great British Rock Phenomenon is back in town and rocking through 5 decades....The Ultimate Brit Rock Experience starts right now!

Solid Gold Country Legends
7 July
Country Legends brings you the perfect mix of old and new country hits from the classics of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and Tammy Wynette to Lady Antebellum, Garth Brooks and Shania Twain to name but a few.

The Fairey Band
15 July
The Fairey Bands residency at the Plaza brings the band into the heart of its local community whilst enabling music fans from across the world to see these masters of their art in the finest concert surroundings.

Maskerade by Terry Prachett
25 July to 28 July
Adapted by Stephen Briggs, Terry Prachett's Maskerade is a 'Discworld' classic....All is not well in the Ankh-Morpork Opera House with a killer ghost stalking the corridors however two lancre witches investigate....book now to find out what happens next!

Summer Youth Project: Annie
10 August to 12 August
Following almost two weeks intensive rehearsals the amazing talenst of this years Summer Youth Project participants are brought to the stage in the smash hit family musical Annie.

Her Benny
11 September to 15 September
Her Benny is a rags to riches, feel good family musical following the fortunes of urchin Benny and his little sister Nell, as they rely on courage and love to survive in Victorian Liverpool.

Dolly the Show
29 September
A celebration of the leading lady of country Miss Dolly Parton in a show packed with many of her greatest hits on a sensational set in a production injected with fun and more sparkles than Dolly's rhinestones!

An Evening of Burlesque
4 October
Direct from London's West End, the newest sizzling spectacular on tour comes to the Plaza with an all star cast of elegant beautiful girls recalling the golden era of glamour.........over 18s only

Russian State Ballet and Opera House presents Swan Lake
18 October
The world famous Russian State Ballet and Opera House present Swan Lake, the compelling legend of tragic romance featuring Odette, a beautiful princess who is turned into a swan by an evil curse in what is considered by many the greatest classic ballet of all time.

The Magic of Motown
20 October
Ain't no mountain high enough, ain't no valley low,ain't no river wide enough to keep The Magic of Motown featuring hits from The Supremes, Four Tops, The Jackson 5 and amny more getting to you...

Stockport Operatic Society present Anything Goes
23 October to 27 October
Join Stockport Operatic Society aboard the SS American sailing from New York to England in the early 1930's as we follow the mis-adventures of the various passengers in Cole Porter's smash hit family musical

Film: Scrooge (1951) - Cert U
30 November
To complete the bicentennial year of celebrations for Charles Dickes and in our annual Christmas Film slot we are proud to screen the 1951 family classic 'Scrooge' starring Alistair Sim, Mervyn Johns and George Cole

Aladdin
7 December to 06 January
Christmas just isnt Christmas 2012/13 without a magical carpet ride to the Plaza family pantomime Aladdin with sensational costumes, breathtaking scenery and sparkling adventures....a must for the entire family...oh yes it is!