Doddy heads Pavilion Theatre's 2009 line-up
Evergreen funnyman Ken Dodd, making his debut at Cromer Pier - and an instant sell-out success - heads the stars shining at the Pavilion Theatre in 2009.
Evergreen funnyman Ken Dodd, making his debut at Cromer Pier - and an instant sell-out success - heads the stars shining at the Pavilion Theatre in 2009.
Also new to the end-of-the-pier venue line-up is X Factor and Eurovision Song Contest singer Andy Abraham, an evening of mediumship from Tony Stockwell, a Made in Britain show of home-grown rock and roll, an Elton John tribute act, magic from Paul Daniels, and a Whole Lotta Zed tribute to progressive rock legends Led Zeppelin.
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The 2009 season at the Pier Pavilion also sees the return of many previously popular shows, including the 40th anniversary tour of the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Raymond Froggatt, and Dominic Kirwan.
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At its heart is the signature Seaside Special summer show, this year headlined by father and son act Keith and Ben Simmons, with multi-instrumentalist Andy Eastwood, and young magician Luke Cook who won his place through a Find a Star talent contest.
In May Folk on the Pier will bring acts including The Strawbs, Fraser Nimmo and Fairport 'acoustic' Convention for the weekend, while a sister event in October showcases blues and rock from bands such as Dr Feelgood, The Hamsters and Wishbone Ash.
Among the local talent to take the stage will be the traditionally-stunning musical by the Cromer and Sheringham amateurs who this year perform My Fair Lady.
Improvements to the Pavilion for the coming year include an upgraded infra red hearing assistance loop system.
Watch out for competitions in the News where you can win tickets to shows throughout the year.
PROGRAMME SUMMARY
Feb 27-28 - Joe Brown
Mar 14 - That'll be the Day
Mar 15 - Let's Hang On - Frankie Valli tribute
Mar 20 - Pasadena Roof Orchestra 40th anniversary
Mar 21 - Tucker and friends
Mar 22 - WestEnders - musicals
Mar 28 - Calamity Jane
Mar 30 - Ken Dodd
Apr 4 - Buddy Holly and the Cricketers
Apr 5 - Katy Setterfield as Dusty Springfield
Apr 10 - Steve Hewlett
Apr 11 - Patsy Cline tribute
Apr 12 - Coppelia, Vienna Festival Ballet
Apr 14 - Paul Daniels
Apr 16 - Fureys and Davey Arthur
Apr 18 - Chicago Blues Brothers
Apr 19 - Grumbleweeds
Apr 24 - Whole Lotta Led - Led Zeppelin tribute
Apr 25 - Elton John tribute
April 27 - We'll Meet Again - Blitz hits
May 2 - Essence of Ireland music and dance
May 3 - Keith Loads show
May 8-10 - Folk on the Pier
May 13- Manfreds
May 16 - Forever in Blue Jeans
May 17 - Ray McVay and Glenn Miller Orchestra
May 23-30 - My Fair Lady (am dram)
Jun 20 -Sept 19 - Seaside Special
July 5 - Chas n Dave
July 6 - Made in Britain Rock n Roll
July 12 - Drifters
July 13 - Andy Abraham
July 19 - Todd Miller and Joe Loss Orchestra
July 20- C'mon Everybody 50s and 60s hits
July 26 - In Dreams (Roy Orbison, Dusty Springfield and Buddy Holly tribute)
July 27 - Phantom and the Musicals
Aug 2-3 - Rockin' on Heavens Door
Aug 9 - Magic - Queen tribute
Aug 10 - That'll Be The day
Aug 16 - Barron Knights
Aug 17 - Searchers
Aug 24 - Memories are Made of Hits, 50s and 60s classics
Aug 30-31 - Abba Mania
Sept 6 - T Rextasy
Sept 13 - Raymond Froggatt
Sept 14 - Country legends gold
Sept 24 - Beyond the Barricades - musicals
Sept 26 - Marty Wilde
Sept 27 - Syd Lawrence Orchestra
Sept 28-29 - Mugenkyo drummers
Oct 1 - Timeless Collection - big band to the Beatles
Oct 2 - Jive Talkin - Bee Gees tribute
Oct 3 - Tony Stockwell mediumship
Oct 4 - Cromer Smugglers folk
Oct 9 - Richard Digance
Oct 10-11 - Rock and Blues on the Pier
Oct 16 - Tucker and Friends
Oct 17 - Great American Songbook
Oct 18 - Talon -Best of the Eagles
Oct 24 - Nutcracker - Vienna Festival Ballet
Oct 25 - Norfolk Heroes - Sid Kipper and Keith Skipper
Oct 28 - Tales of Peter Rabbit
Nov 1 - That'll Be The Day
Nov 6 - Dominic Kirwan
Nov 7 - Salvation Army
Nov 8 - Beatles, Blues and Blue Violin tour
Ticket and time information from the box office on 01263 512495 or visit www.cromer-pier.com
