Children’s television favourite James Mackenzie will bring a surge of festive magic, mischief and gloriously larger-than-life villainy to the Floral Pavilion this Christmas, as he is confirmed to star as the wicked sorcerer Abanazar in Aladdin – a casting that doesn’t just announce […]
Summer has arrived at the Floral Pavilion – and with it, a sparkling new season brochure packed with standout productions, big-name performers, and unforgettable experiences for every taste. Among the headline shows is The Last Laugh, described as “warm, funny, […]
Christmas has a new home – and it’s bigger, brighter and more magical than ever at the New Brighton Floral Pavilion. The North West’s No.1 pantomime returns to New Brighton this festive season with a spectacular new production of Aladdin – and leading the […]
Smash hit country musical comes to the Floral Pavilion main stage after a sell-out premiere. Talented cast revealed for latest production. There are just two weeks to go until acclaimed new country musical Under the Mersey Moon returns to the Floral Pavilion. […]
A celebration of the life and talent of music legend George Harrison will entertain music fans at nine brilliant venues this spring. Something About George – The George Harrison Story is embarking on the second leg of an extensive tour of […]
The Floral Pavilion stage burst into life this weekend with rave reviews for the opening performances of Sleeping Beauty, with exciting news announced for next year’s panto. The annual pantomime is a festive tradition for families across Wirral and with […]
Children heading to the Floral Pavilion’s dazzling new pantomime Sleeping Beauty can enjoy free bus travel, thanks to Arriva. Parents and carers bringing children aged 16 and under to Sleeping Beauty can simply show their panto tickets to their bus […]
Acclaimed new country musical Under the Mersey Moon returns to the Floral Pavilion in the New Year – and today producers have announced the talented cast of actors and musicians who will entertain audiences. The inspiring new show received its premiere at the […]
“…so immersive and personal, it felt like I was the only one there…” The Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King adapted by Owen O’Neill and Dave Johns, Floral Pavilion By Melissa Molloy What a heartbreaking, heartwarming joy to watch. That might sound like […]
Playing Andy Dufresne in the new national tour of The Shawshank Redemption, Joe McFadden ponders: “It’s such a well-known story and he’s such an iconic character, and some might say that’s foolish to take on.” Joe smiles. “But it feels like […]
This Christmas, New Brighton’s Floral Pavilion will shimmer like frost at daybreak as Sleeping Beauty takes over the stage from Saturday 6 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026. Adding a sparkling new twist to the magic, we are delighted to announce Olivier Award-winner Cleo Demetriou will […]
This summer, the Floral Pavilion will once again become a stage-school paradise as the award-winning Stage-ed West End Holiday Camp returns for three thrilling weeks of theatrical fun and performance training. Bursting with energy, creativity and showbiz sparkle, the camp is led by none other […]
Exactly six months before Santa takes to the skies, the Floral Pavilion is sprinkling a little Christmas magic early with the announcement of a showstopper casting for this year’s pantomime spectacular, Sleeping Beauty. Audiences are in for the ultimate festive treat – a […]
Former Coronation Street star Vicky Entwistle is set to take the stage at New Brighton’s Floral Pavilion theatre in Living the Life of Riley, a powerful and poignant new play that explores the highs and lows of family life with warmth, wit, and raw honesty. […]
Christmas just became unmissable in Wirral! The Floral Pavilion in New Brighton is pulling out all the stops for this year’s pantomime extravaganza, Sleeping Beauty – and leading the magic is none other than the phenomenal Kelle Bryan. A true icon of […]
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