Theatre Group

Empire Theatre — Thursday 8th October at 7.30 pm. Lord of the Dance, 30th Anniversary.
Tickets £36.00 (stalls rows R and S 12 tickets).

A really nice Christmas outing. Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, Saturday 12th December at 2.30 pm. Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music.
Tickets on stage level, £67.00. A lot of money but it is a brilliant show. Songs; Send in the Clowns, A Weekend in the Country.

We will go in a minibus, which will be extra, leaving  Maghull in the morning to allow time for shopping and lunch at one of the many restaurants in the vicinity.

There are 14 tickets available which will have to be paid by 14th May.

 

Capesthorne Hall 28th May

There has been a great interest by members for this visit and very few places remain available

Can members who have booked a place please see George or Jeff and pay the required fee and advise whether they will require one of the 3 items available at The Lakeside Cafe (see previous post) , payment is required for any choice as prior notice is required from the venue of what food will be required

Text George on 07826 048379 if further information is required

 

40 years @National Museums Liverpool

National Museums Liverpool (NML) is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026 with a free exhibition at World Museum  starting 3 April 2026 –  showcasing 40 items from its seven venues. Formed in 1986, NML is England’s only National Museum group outside London, having welcomed 80 million visitors over four decades.

We will be visiting Pierhead venue sometime in  June.DTBA , no tour available . However we can visit  independently as an Art Group and enjoy to the full, as we usually do.  Booking with Maureen and Jan Tuesdays at u3a.

Donations welcome.

we will meet at venue , no charge for entry or viewing

 

Theatre Group

The Philiharmonic Hall.

The Bootleg Beatles join forces with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, celebrating the Beatles.   Tuesday 21st July at 7.30 pm.   Tickets £47.50. The seats are in the upper circle at the side. The show has almost sold out and these seats are the only ones available.

 

Capesthorne Hall Macclesfield 28th May 2026

Arrangements are in hand to visit this impressive  building built to Neoclassical designs by William Smith and his son Francis in the 18th century including the Hall , Chapel and Chapel Gates and the Bridge crossing the lake they are all recorded in the National Heritage List for England as designated Grade 11 listed buildings

The journey will be by luxury coach (leaving at 8.45am) and there will be a guided tour from the main courtyard , through the Hall discussing all the history etc. (approx.1.5 hours) ,  Cost £38  (Food if required is extra as follows in the Lakeside Cafe with “cream tea” £6.50 , “soup and roll” £8.50 or “Sandwich Selection and Cake” £12.50 all inclusive of tea/coffee

After lunch members can view the other Grade 11 listed buildings and walk around the gardens and grounds

See George or Jeff at the Architecture for Fun desk to book a place and pay or text George on 07826 048379 (only full payment will guarantee a place)