Father’s Day is just around the corner, Sunday 16 June. We’ve lined up the perfect presents for bad joke dads, antique dads, sport mad dad, dancing dads and rock & roll dads!
Mark Watson: The Infinite Show
Thu 4 Jul, 8pm, £19
The comedian and author’s new stand-up show is filled with his notoriously high rate of jokes and rants! Cluster-bombed with yoghurt on Taskmaster, half-killed on Bear Grylls’ Celebrity Island, Mark Watson returns to what he’s best at: being indoors.
Grateful Fred’s: Whitherward
Wed 7 Aug, 7:30pm, £11 adv / £13 doors
On the first Wednesday of every month Grateful Fred bring world class Americana, Roots and Acoustic music to The Atkinson. In August they welcome Whitherward with support from Tom Blackwell and Shadow Captain.
Curves, Colours & Cool:
An Introduction to Mid-Century Moderns
Mon 23 Sep, 6pm, £7
The Arts Society welcome the Antiques Roadshowexpert and TV presenter to The Atkinson for practical and inspirational lecture looking at key furniture, ceramics, glass, lighting and metalware designers and the revolutionary movements they began.
David Gower: On the Front Foot
Tue 29 Oct, 8pm, £22
The legendary former England cricket Captainshares his thoughts on this years Cricket World Cup and The Ashes. Expect tales from captaining his national team to victory in the Ashes as well as memories flying that Tiger Moth over Queensland.
The History of Rock
Sat 20 Nov, 7:30pm, £22
A celebration of the very best of classic rock, brought back to life by an exceptional 7 piece live band. Expect to hear classic rock tunes from the 70s, 80s and 90s. including Chubby Checker, Jimmy Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Cream and many more!
Chris Difford: Up The Junction
Fri 13 Dec, 8pm, £22.50
The Grammy nominated and double Ivor Novello Award winning lyricist and his Squeeze co-founder Glenn Tilbrook, have written some of the best-loved songs of our time such as Up The Junction, Cool For Cats, Labelled With Love and many others.
Our shop has a range of unique gifts from local artists, including pens, clocks, keyrings and cufflinks! There’s also books on local history and Southport souvenirs. Don’t forget to pick up your Father’s Day card too!
Posted on 7 June 2019 under General news
