The Beggar's Theatre

30/07/2024

We have just received this very tragic and upsetting news. We send love to the band and to Andrew's dad, Dez. Devestating.
R.I.P. Andrew. Love and Best wishes. 💔###

30/07/2024

Hey folks, Just a reminder that we still have spaces available on our Summer Workshops...

🌞𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀🌞
(All workshops are for age 8+ (or those going into Yr3).

🔈 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 🔈
📆 Tuesday 6th August - Friday 9th August
🕚11am - 4pm🕓
💷 £8 per day or £30 for all 4 sessions.
ℹ️ - Over three workshops you will learn different areas of sound. From podcasting to building a recording studio. (Production, Broadcasting Podcasting, Sound tracking, Recording Studio and Sound Editing). The final workshop you will get free reign to let your creative wings spread.

📷 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 📷
📆Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th August
🕚11am - 4pm🕓
💷 £8 per day or £15 for both days.
ℹ️ - From claymation to 2d animation come and have a laugh and make some amazing creations. Using clay, Lego, toys or anything we want. Be involved in the directing, editing and recording voice overs.

👩‍🚀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 🧜‍♂️
📆Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st August
🕚11am - 4pm🕓
💷 £8 per day or £15 for both days.
ℹ️ - Learn how to build characters, stories and create mini improv sketches.

❗️ LIMITED SPACES ARE AVAILABLE. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL❗️
📨 Email: [email protected]
☎️ Phone: 01229 775677
🥪 Please bring a packed lunch 🍭 Tuckshop will also be open.

28/07/2024

***Looks like MNC does this already folks, if you're looking. ***

Just a thought. I see lots of people posting school uniform their kids have grown out of. Would it be a good idea to open up and people can bring along any uniform they have and others can come and take a look and everyone can take what they need?? Just a thought. X###x

27/07/2024

The Wonderful Natalie Black will be back next year with her show 'Hometown Glory'.

📆 Saturday 20th September 8pm £24.00

ℹ ‘Adele Tribute Hometown Glory’ is the ultimate tribute to the world-famous and much loved soul singer Adele. Adele Tribute Hometown Glory By Natalie Black’ is very highly regarded within the tribute world, once reviewed as ‘The best tribute to Adele by a country mile’ this show has also been the winner of 2 awards, in 2016 and 2017 Natalie was voted by the National Agents Association ‘The Best Tribute Act to Adele’ at the National Tribute Music Awards, making this a multi-award-winning much-loved show.

🎫 You can buy tickets online at: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/hometownglorybynatalieblack/

27/07/2024

Dean’s Tom Jones tribute show has evolved from two amazing facts: Dean looks just like the famous Sir Tom Jones and sounds just like him too! And, coming from a Welsh heritage, has a great talent in music and singing.

Come and see for yourself on Saturday 21st June at 8pm.

🎫 You can book tickets online at: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/tom-jones-by-dean-jones/

27/07/2024

Have we got any Bon Jovi fans?? Did you know that we have 'Wrong Jovi' next year? 📆 Saturday 18th October 8pm £22.00.

ℹ The Multi-Award-Winning Wrong Jovi are widely considered to be “the best Bon Jovi tribute band in the world!” So much so, that even the former Bon Jovi guitarist, Richie Sambora, has personally thanked the band for their hard work and unforgettable performances.

So, are you ready for One Wild Night of Bon Jovi hits, live favourites and rarities? Wrong Jovi will transform venues and theatres into stadiums for the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute show. Get your dose Bad Medicine with Wrong Jovi – “The Best Bon Jovi Tribute Band In The World!”

🎫 You can get tickets online at: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/wrong-jovi/

26/07/2024

We don't have to ask if you are looking forward to this one, we already know the answer. 'Re-Bjorn A Tribute to ABBA' on Saturday 14th December at 8pm.

Tickets are selling fast, but don't worry we still have tickets available at the moment!

🎫 Tickets are available online at: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/abba/

26/07/2024

Elvis will enter the building on Saturday 8th March at 8pm as JD King heads back to Beggar's Towers.

If you haven't been to see JD King before let us show you what you have to look forward to...

ℹ One of the the highest-rated and best reviewed Elvis tribute artists in the world is JD King; he aims to performs an Elvis tribute show that even the King himself would be proud of!

Hailing from Brighton (UK), JD has over the past 20 years built an excellent reputation for his exciting recreation of the King. Covering all his greatest hits, including Hound Dog, Blue Suede Shoes, Suspicious Minds and The Wonder of You. A lifelong actor/singer and Elvis fan, JD is one of the most enjoyable Elvis tribute artist you will find anywhere. Featuring all of Elvis’ classic songs from the 1950s Rock ‘n’ Roll to the 1970s Las Vegas jumpsuits.

🎫 You can buy tickets online at: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/jd-kings-elvis/

26/07/2024

Kicking off our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ line-up we have 'Weetwood Mac'.

📆 Saturday 15th February 8pm £22.00.

ℹ Leeds-based Weetwood Mac are rapidly making a name for themselves as one of the UK’s most authentic homages to Fleetwood Mac.

Comprising of ex-members of Ellen & The Escapades(James Warrender/Ellen Smith/Chris Quick), Wayward Sons guitarist Sam Wood and Hope & Social drummer, singer/songwriter and Paul Simon aficionado Gary Stewart, Yorkshire’s answer to Fleetwood Mac features all of the hits from the 1970’s ‘Rumours’ era and many other classics such as ‘Rhiannon’,’ Say You Love Me,’ Everywhere’ and ‘Little Lies’ plus many more.

Weetwood Mac ditch the gimmicks in favour of recreating the sound, place, and time, where one of the world’s best-loved bands began creating their legacy.

🎫 You can book tickets online at: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/weetwood-mac/

26/07/2024

Leave your inhibitions at the door and join us for a night of pure seventies glam-rock nostalgia on Friday 29th November at 8pm.

ℹ The Ultimate 70s show rolls back the years and takes you on a roller-coaster ride with a show encompassing all the very best from that era. Showing huge anthems by Slade, T.Rex, The Sweet, Alice Cooper, Mud, David Bowie, and Matt the Hoople to name a few. The audience are encouraged to dress with the times and join in the fun in this high-octane show!

🎫 Tickets are available online at: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/the-ultimate-70s-show/

25/07/2024

25/07/2024

Get ready to strap yourselves in and say Hallelujah for Shaun on Saturday 23rd November at 8pm.

ℹ He’s touring in support of his new book: Happy Mondays – and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays. Fans can look forward to a carnival of excess, wild tales, and improbable truths, as they enjoy the talents of a unique rock’n’roll star dubbed Britpop’s answer to WB Yeats.

🎫 Tickets are available online at: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/shaun-ryder-millom/

25/07/2024

Who is looking forward to the return of Soul Kinda Wonderful and their show 'The Songs of The Drifters on Saturday 16th November at 8pm?

ℹ The band breathes new life into the classic Drifters hits such as ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Save the Last Dance for Me’, ‘Up On The Roof, Kissing In The Back Row of The Movies’

The group also pay tribute to the great original members such as Ben E King and his solo hits Spanish Harlem & Stand By Me, Clyde McPhatter, and Johnny Moore whose music will always be remembered.

Their show combines THE DRIFTER's greatest hits along with other classic Motown & Soul favourites from artists such as The Four Tops & The Temptations this is Soul and Motown at its very best.

🎫 Tickets are available online at: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/soul-kinda-wonderful/

24/07/2024

Join The Ultimate Stone Roses on Saturday 26th October at 8pm as they perform songs from the seminal first album, The Second Coming and early fan favourites like ‘Sally Cinnamon’ and ‘Mersey Paradise’,

The Ultimate Stone Roses give their audiences the most authentic Stone Roses Experience possible.

🎫 You can buy tickets online at: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/stone-roses/

24/07/2024

This brand new play by Lee Mattinson is produced by Theatre by the Lake and after its premiere in Keswick, will tour around community spaces in West Cumbria.

'Steel' will be coming to Millom on Friday 25th October at 7.30pm.

ℹ Two lads. Twelve hours. One million pounds.

On the wet West Cumbrian Coast, James and Kamran have been mates for more than a decade. At seventeen, the world should be theirs but Workington’s a ghost town – an unemployment blackspot where lasses drink Bacardi by the pints and boys don’t cry.

But when James discovers he owns one steel mile of the British Railway System – secured a hundred years ago and now worth a million – he has just twelve hours to find the contract that proves it.

🎫 You can buy tickets online at: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/steel/

24/07/2024

Who has seen Nicholas Collett perform at Beggar's Towers before?

We have been lucky enough to have had 6 of his wonderful shows so far... 'Nelson', 'Your Bard', 'Done to Death by Jove!', 'Spitfire Solo', and 'The Ghost of a Smile'.

Will you be coming to see his next show 'Mettle' on Friday 11th October at 7.30pm?

ℹ A tale of love and loss, both moving and funny, above all life-affirming and a paean to those we miss most. With support from the Daparian Foundation and the V&W Destroyers Association.

🎫 Tickets are available online at: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/mettle/

23/07/2024

Come and join us for a show that is for fans of Victoria Wood and for those yet to discover her on Friday 4th October at 8pm.

ℹ It is a celebration of her breathtaking wizardry with words and music. 'Looking For Me Friend' has spread nostalgia and laughs throughout the UK and has the seal of approval from Victoria's own school chums and colleagues.

🎫 Tickets are available online at: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/looking-for-me-friend/

23/07/2024

Have we got any fans of Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Shina Twain, Gareth Brooks, Tammy Wynette, Carrie Underwood and Glen Campbell? If so we've got a treat in store for you!

🎵 Country Stars and Legends - Saturday 28th September 8pm!

ℹ️ Country Stars & Legends is a high energy show featuring live music from ’The Little Big Country Band’ 3 of the UK’s most seasoned country musicians. This is show not to be missed and is a hit with country music lovers everywhere. Where can you get a night covering over 50 years of Country Hits? Country Stars & Legends Tribute Concert is where. From start to finish you will feel like you have a front row seat at the ‘Grand Ole Opry’ Itself.

🎫 Tickets are available at: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/country-stars-legends/

23/07/2024

😂 Our next comedy gig😂

Save the date for a night of hilarity with the brilliant Ed Byrne and his show "Tragedy Plus Time" on Saturday, 7th September at 7.30pm! 🤣

Ed's razor-sharp wit and hilarious insights will have you laughing all night long. It's the perfect way to spend your Saturday evening, so make sure you join us for an unforgettable comedy experience!

🎫 Tickets are available online at: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/ed-byrne-tragedy-plus-time-2/

23/07/2024

Happy Tuesday Folks,

Just a quick reminder that we are closed for the week. We will be back open next Tuesday at 10am.

If you would like to book tickets, please head on over to our website www.beggarstheatre.com.

Lots of Love From Team Beggars xx

20/07/2024

Don't worry we may be closed but you can still get your tickets online folks. Here is a list with all the links to our upcoming shows...⬇

😂 Ed Byrne - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/ed-byrne-tragedy-plus-time-2/
🎵 Country Stars and Legends - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/country-stars-legends/
🎵 Looking For Me Friend - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/looking-for-me-friend/
🎭 Mettle - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/mettle/
🎭 Steel - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/steel/
🎵 The Ultimate Stone Roses - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/stone-roses/
🎥 Nosferatu - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/nosferatu/
🎵 Soul Kinda Wonderful - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/soul-kinda-wonderful/
😂 Shaun Ryder - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/shaun-ryder-millom/
🎵 The Ultimate 70's Show - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/the-ultimate-70s-show/
🎵 Re-Bjorn A Tribute to ABBA - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/abba/
🎵 Weetwood Mac - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/weetwood-mac/
🎵 JD Kings Elvis - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/jd-kings-elvis/
🎵 Wrong Jovi - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/wrong-jovi/
🎵 Billy Joel - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/billy-joel-tribute-uk/
🎵 Dean Jones is Tom Jones - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/tom-jones-by-dean-jones/
🎵 Hometown Glory - https://beggarstheatre.com/event/hometownglorybynatalieblack/

20/07/2024

Good Morning,

Team Beggar's are all having a well-deserved break. We will be closed until Tuesday 30th July at 10am.

🎫 If you would like to book tickets to any of our upcoming shows you can still do so online at www.beggarstheatre.com.

❤ Lots of Love From Team Beggar's xx ❤

19/07/2024

Hello,

We have noticed that many of our posts reach people who do not follow us.

Don't forget to follow us on our socials to keep up to date with all things going on here at Beggar's Towers.

xx

19/07/2024

🌞 Happy last day of school🌞

"The last day of school before the summer holidays is always filled with a unique blend of excitement and nostalgia. It's a time when students and teachers alike bid farewell to routines and look forward to a well-deserved break, with the promise of adventures and relaxation that the summer brings."

P.s... Good Luck parents/guardians, You've got this! ❤😂 xx

18/07/2024

Who fancies a little Thursday afternoon quiz ❓ Victoria Wood fans this one is for you... ⬇

Let us know how you did by reacting to this post:
If you got 0 - 4 correct react with a 😔
5 - 7 react with a 👍
or if you got 8 - 10 correct react with a ❤️

If you enjoyed that, why don't you get yourself some tickets to come and see Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood on Friday 4th October 8pm.

This show is for fans of Victoria Wood and for those yet to discover her. It's a celebration of her breathtaking wizardry with words and music. And it's more fun than being beaten on the bottom with a Woman's Weekly!

So, Pair your stilettos with your oven glove, zip-up your cocktail slacks and get booking... https://beggarstheatre.com/event/looking-for-me-friend/

Looking For Me Friend

18/07/2024

Country Music fans, who is your favourite Country Singer?

On Saturday 28th September at 8pm Country Stars & Legends invites you to a live authentic tribute to country music’s most legendary Kings & Queens of Country. With the toe-tapping music of Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Tammy Wynette, Carrie Underwood and Glen Campbell, we bring to you the ‘Big Country Sound’ featuring hits old and new.

🎫 Have you got your tickets yet?
💻 Online line via this link: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/country-stars-legends/
🏠 In-House: Tues - Fri 10am - 6pm & Sat 10am - 2pm (apart from next weeks holiday)
☎️Or you can call us on 01229 775677.

https://youtu.be/bHNmQUz8m7c

The Country Stars & Legends Tribute Show Country Stars & Legends Tribute Concert features eight of the biggest names in Country Music past and present. Country Stars & Legends invites you to a live authentic tribute to country music’s most legendary Kings & Queens of Country. With the toe tappin.....

18/07/2024

Who is looking forward to Mr Ed Byrne's return to Beggar's Tower this September?

Make sure you come and join us on Saturday 7th September at 7.30pm for Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time.

ℹ️ From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs. As seen as Hosting Live At The Apollo and regular appearances on QI and Mock The Week (BBC).

Check out the reviews for this show in the video below ⬇

🎫 Go on, you know you want to book some tickets...
💻 Online line via this link: https://beggarstheatre.com/event/ed-byrne-tragedy-plus-time-2/
🏠 In-House: Tues - Fri 10am - 6pm & Sat 10am - 2pm (apart from next weeks holiday)
☎️Or you can call us on 01229 775677.

We hope to see you there, Lots of Love From Team Beggar's xx

18/07/2024

Hello you lovely lot,

There is a slight change of plan. We will now be closed from Saturday until Tuesday at 10am. While we are closed you can still book tickets online at www.beggarstheatre.com

However, If you would like to pop in and get your tickets you can still do so today and tomorrow between 10am and 6pm.
*Please note that we will close 1pm - 2pm for lunch*

Lots of Love from Team Beggar's xx