Funny and so True – An Audience with Martin Kemp at The Atkinson

Funny and so True – An Audience with Martin Kemp at The Atkinson

Tickets have just gone on sale at The Atkinson for what promises to be an amazing once in a lifetime event with a multi-talented actor and performer…no less than Mr Martin Kemp!

Many people will know Martin from the varied aspects of his long & successful career…maybe you were one of the wave of New Romantics with an oversized scarf and knock ‘em dead eye liner who lived for the next big hit from SPANDAU BALLET? This iconic band have had major hits all around the globe including America and multiple UK Top 10 hits including Gold, Only When You Leave and the No. 1 smash True.

Martin’s acting skills were critically acclaimed in the major hit film THE KRAYS in which he starred with his brother Gary – following this; he appeared in many high profile roles in the States including HIGHLANDER: THE SERIES.

During this exciting evening Martin will share wonderful stories about the Spandau journey but also his amazing acting career, even as a child he was on BBC1’s Jackanory. In his role as Steve Owen on EASTENDERS, Martin has some explosive story lines and won many awards including one by the National Television Awards!

Martin is a highly successful director, most recently with the film TOP DOG and also appeared on CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER and a show-stopping role just this year in ITV’s BIRDS OF A FEATHER.

Martin said: “

” I am really excited about ‘An Audience With’, I will be getting close to people who have followed me on my journey through Spandau Ballet, The Krays, EastEnders and all my ups and downs. See you all there.”

From overcoming his personal challenges of a benign brain tumour to being a TV, Film and Music legend – this is an event not to be missed! There will be an opportunity to ask Martin a question and there are extremely limited tickets for a meet and greet.

An Audience with Martin Kemp can be seen at The Atkinson on Saturday 21 May at 7.30pm. Tickets are £22 / £35 (includes a meet & greet) plus booking fee.  They are on sale now and early booking is advisable.

To book your tickets or more information please call Box Office on 01704 533333 or visit theatkinson.co.uk. Tickets can also be bought over the counter during The Atkinson’s opening hours.

* There is a £1 booking fee for online and telephone sales and a 2% fee over the counter with a credit card. There are no booking fees for free events.

 

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NOTES FOR EDITORS AND BROADCASTERS

For interviews, or more information please contact Emma.Lloyd@sefton.gov.uk or call 0151 934 2129

LISTING INFORMATION

 

An Audience with Martin Kemp

Saturday 21 May

7.30pm

£22 (£35 meet and greet)

*Please be advised that there is a booking fee of £1 per ticket online/phone. A 2% credit card fee is charged for counter sales.There are no booking fees for free events.

 

The Atkinson

Lord Street

Southport

Merseyside

PR8 1DB

 

HOW TO BOOK

In person: Visit The Atkinson box office on Lord Street

For tickets: visit the website theatkinson.co.uk or call box office on 01704 533333

 

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About The Atkinson

 

The Atkinson is Southport’s beautiful new home for music, theatre, art, poetry, literature and history, right in the middle of Lord Street in Southport. Significant investment has been made in refurbishing the stunning 19th century buildings, to create a really welcoming multi art-form venue with a strong contemporary feel.

The Atkinson offers an exciting and varied destination for families, cultural tourists and arts enthusiasts alike, with a full day and night time offer. Wile the day away visiting the new shop, that sells gifts and contemporary crafts from regional makers and then relax in the Bakery, choosing from a selection of artisan bread sandwiches, cakes and sharing platters.

You can even take little bit of The Atkinson home with you from the delicatessen. Wander through the major exhibitions and see performances from some of the UK’s foremost musicians, actors, performers and companies, films, family activities and much more.

The new Museum is now open. Sefton Between Land & Sea tells the story of Southport and Sefton as well as the area’s dramatic maritime history. While Discover Ancient Egypt – the new Egyptology Gallery is the home of the  Goodison Egyptology Collection, a remarkable collection of archaeology that has not been seen for over 40 years.

 

Posted on 13 January 2016 under General news

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