The Atkinson

Simply hilarious, direct from Total Sell Outs at the Gilded Balloon, Edinburgh Fringe 2017 and Brighton Fringe 2017, and following sell out Edinburgh Fringe runs in 2015 and 2016 plus a sell-out UK tour,
Have a sneak peak at the trailer https://youtu.be/AJobIxdi68w Then book your tickets so you don't miss out at https://www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/geor ge-egg-diy-chef/

Interested in Foster Care? Tomorrow Sefton Fostering are holding an information evening at The Vincent Hotel in Southport, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Food & drink is provided in this free, child friendly drop in session. 👧🧒 Freephone 0800 923 7777.

Due to extremely low water pressure the toilet facilities are currently unavailable. The cafe is also closed. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

⭐This week at The Atkinson⭐ Mon 10 - Sat 15 September 2018 // 😂 Comedy: Pete Ramskill & Henry Normal // 🎤 Music: Cara Dillon // 🎨 New Exhibition: The Man Who Drew Dan Dare // 📷 Talk: Southport Double Take https://mailchi.mp/theatkinson/whatson-10 -15-sep

BBC Strictly Come Dancing returns to our TV screens tonight and we can’t wait to see this years celebs & professionals battle it out to secure the coveted title of #Strictly Champions! Some of Strictly’s favourite professionals are performing live at The Atkinson​, don’t miss your chance to see these world-class dance shows…
🔥Robin Windsor​: The Farewell Tour Thursday 15 November 2018 www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/robin-windso r-farewell-tour/
... 🔥Giovanni Pernice: Dance is Life Monday 25 February 2019 www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/giovanni-dan ceislife/
🔥Kevin Clifton​: Burn The Floor​ Thursday 18 April 2019 www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/kevin-clifto n-burnthefloor/
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There's plenty to do here on this rainy day! including our fabulous craft fair on now in the foyer

TONIGHT 7:30PM // CALAN // This international award winning band from Wales are back with their infectious rhythms and high energy routines. 🎻🥁🎶👏👞 www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/calan-2/

Today is I Love Southport Saturday, join us for our craft fair featuring local makers from 11am - 3pm Family fun activities include Construction Club in the Discovery Box and Make It in the Art Box. There is also a local history talk on at 2pm, in the gallery featuring photographs of Southport old and new

TOMORROW 8PM // The Johnny Cash Story 😎🎸️ Immerse yourself in the world of the ‘Man in Black’ in this ground-breaking documentary/gig format. Featuring powerful renditions by critically acclaimed performer Jamie Rodden. Tickets 🎟️ www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/johnny-cash- story/

Henry with a teacake... Henry described as ‘The Alan Bennett of poetry’ will be here with Pete Ramskill on Sat 15 September in support of Autism Initiatives https://theatkinson.ticketsolve.com/shows /873593297/events

This week's blog about Moss Side Military Hospital tells the tale of one person who was treated at the hospital in Maghull and then rejoined the army again. The picture is from the Second Battle of Ypres where poisonous chlorine gas was used by the Germans for the first time History at Manchester Metropolitan University - MMU
Manchester Centre for Public History & Heritage

Private Parts Live // Friday 5 October 2018, 7:30pm www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/private-part s-live/
For the very first time Made In Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Francis Boulle are treading the boards with their live, laugh-a-minute extravaganza developed from their hit Private Parts Podcast. They have promised to share all the intimate and sordid details of their private lives, including gossip from both on and off the screen, so don’t miss out on a truly hilarious evening... and an opportunity to meet them after the show too!
Meet & Greet tickets available that include: 💛A premium seat in the auditorium 💛An exclusive meet and greet after the show with Jamie and Francis 💛A personally signed poster 💛A chance to have a selfie with the boys
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⭐ An Evening with Mark Stanway – Ex Magnum ⭐ Saturday 29 September 2018 😎🎸 Mark Stanway shares a lifetime of experiences within the music business in this unique “storyteller’s night” of music and conversation 🎸😎 - https://mailchi.mp/theatkinson/mark-stanw ay-2018

Getting ready for our next exhibition opening on Saturday. The Art of Noise links art and music in innovative ways. Sculpture is Mother and Child by Arthur Dooley

a fantastic building inside and out with friendly helpful polite staff. A very enjoyable evening watching Toyah!wilcox.

Went the Atkinson last night to see Blue County and Gary Quinn.Brilliant show.

Great venue with friendly staff and reasonable bar prices.

Very comfortable in the Studio and good for acts to ineract with the audience .

We've just come home after a lovely family trip to watch "Dogs Don't Do Ballet" Both my girls have been feeling unwell this week so this really cheered them up �

Took my daughter to watch beauty and the beast she loved it everyone was amazing although my daughter said brave was her best n even sounded just like her xx

Seen a lot of music acts at The Atkinson over the last 25 years. 22 of which we lived in the town and the last 3 years travelling from our new home in Chorley. Since the refurb its a little bit more comfortable. Never been disappointed with our experience there and seen a great variety of acts. Used to really enjoy the Jazz festival in the town so this year we attended the Big Blues Festival, which was exeptional. The bands and artists were superb, the staff were helpful and with the exception of a couple of very drunk, overloud, people during the last couple of shows last night (Saturday) the audience were enthusiastic and enjoyed the experince also. Great venue, we will be back many times more!

One of the best shows I have seen. THE DEMON BARBERS XL. I hope they come back soon to The Atkinson. Will definitely go and see them again.

Loved the new Atkinson used to see bands at the old Arts Centre which was great but this venue is so much better now. Came to see Fairport last Friday and the staff were so helpful and friendly �

Love everything about this place. I often visit with my children as I live local and we always thoroughly enjoy it. Today we visited the Viking Exhibition which was so interesting and perfect timing as my 9 year old is studying it this term in school. Staff are all so helpful & friendly and the baby changing/disabled loo is the cleanest one I have ever used!

I popped into The Atkinson whilst on my holidays and bring a local resident had been a few times but never to the exhibition and museum parts. I was incredibly surprised at how very enjoyable and interesting my visit turned out to be. I chatted with Ellis I think the lady was called on the 2nd floor and she was lovely. A thoroughly enjoyable visit ... Right on my doorstep. You just don't know what little treasure trove await you ....fabulous!!!

Had an amazing nite at laugh out loud.. The comedians are excellent..

Great show with the Lancashire Hotpots. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Great place, I’ve always had a good night here and I’ve also made use of the library and the museum with my son. I’ve yet to taste the cakes in the cafe, I’ve heard they are amazing and homemade

First visit last Saturday 17 June to see The Christians. Lovely theatre and friendly staff (Well most of them- blond short haired lady behind the bar gave impression she really didn't want to be there or just doesn't like people - customer service skills very poor). We had front row seats, great for being close up to the stage but so low to the floor, bit of a struggle for some. Will definitely go back.

First time at the Atkinson last night to watch darkside the Pink Floyd show. What a really nice clean fresh and intimate venue. It's one of the nicest venues I have been too. Would definitely look to come back with the kids for a panto or similar. Plus was impressed that in the bar area prices are sensible so you don't mind getting a beer or some snacks.

We came for our first visit last tuesday to see The wizard of Oz absolutetly brilliant!! The staff were very helpful, the interval was just long enough and although i was slightly worried about how high up we were we had a great view xx

A very interesting venue - a lot going on. Theatre, music & art. A shop & cafe & some very pleasant spaces. And close to the railway.

I used to enjoy watching some great African Music acts at the old Southport Art s Center but since it s rebirth as The Atkinson this genre seems to have been completely ignored.

Had to pick tickets up before performance. Two signs, one says shop, the other says box office. I chose box office, why wouldn't I? Stood there for a few minutes while man behind counter was messing with the computer. Eventually he said 'go round to the other side' no please or sorry for inconvenience. At the other side three people were trying to find someone's ticket details so we had to wait despite there being two other sales points. I waited and then tried to show my booking confirmation number which they weren't interested in, just asked my surname. Then asked which show it was for, I told them 'story time' there was only one show called story time that day. Apparently, this wasn't enough. The lady looked puzzled and asked who was performing, I told her and this appeared to clarify it. Sitting in the cafe browsing the 'what's on' there were two times advertised for this show, 1.30 and 2.30 on the leaflet despite there being only one performance. I had to check. 'Doors open 2.00pm' it said, so we went up at 1.55 to join the queue. 'Doors open 2.15' they said. It says 2.00 on the programme, says I. 'I don't know why they've put that' says the person. Blimey.

Booked to see Thin Lizzy. Venue and theatre was brilliant. Staff and bar staff were lovely and helpful. Thin Lizzy were amazing. My only criticism is the staff in the theatre are like ninjas, as soon as they see a light on a mobile phone they come from every direction to tap you on the shoulder "don't take pictures" "don't take videos" even if you're just checking a txt. If they can't tap you on the shoulder they shine a torch down the whole aisle. They're in doorways, seats behind you, everywhere. It was a Thin Lizzy tribute band, full of Middle aged fans enjoying music. Back off and let us enjoy the show we paid for!

a fantastic building inside and out with friendly helpful polite staff. A very enjoyable evening watching Toyah!wilcox.

Went the Atkinson last night to see Blue County and Gary Quinn.Brilliant show.

Great venue with friendly staff and reasonable bar prices.

Very comfortable in the Studio and good for acts to ineract with the audience .

We've just come home after a lovely family trip to watch "Dogs Don't Do Ballet" Both my girls have been feeling unwell this week so this really cheered them up �

Took my daughter to watch beauty and the beast she loved it everyone was amazing although my daughter said brave was her best n even sounded just like her xx

Seen a lot of music acts at The Atkinson over the last 25 years. 22 of which we lived in the town and the last 3 years travelling from our new home in Chorley. Since the refurb its a little bit more comfortable. Never been disappointed with our experience there and seen a great variety of acts. Used to really enjoy the Jazz festival in the town so this year we attended the Big Blues Festival, which was exeptional. The bands and artists were superb, the staff were helpful and with the exception of a couple of very drunk, overloud, people during the last couple of shows last night (Saturday) the audience were enthusiastic and enjoyed the experince also. Great venue, we will be back many times more!

One of the best shows I have seen. THE DEMON BARBERS XL. I hope they come back soon to The Atkinson. Will definitely go and see them again.

Loved the new Atkinson used to see bands at the old Arts Centre which was great but this venue is so much better now. Came to see Fairport last Friday and the staff were so helpful and friendly �

Love everything about this place. I often visit with my children as I live local and we always thoroughly enjoy it. Today we visited the Viking Exhibition which was so interesting and perfect timing as my 9 year old is studying it this term in school. Staff are all so helpful & friendly and the baby changing/disabled loo is the cleanest one I have ever used!

I popped into The Atkinson whilst on my holidays and bring a local resident had been a few times but never to the exhibition and museum parts. I was incredibly surprised at how very enjoyable and interesting my visit turned out to be. I chatted with Ellis I think the lady was called on the 2nd floor and she was lovely. A thoroughly enjoyable visit ... Right on my doorstep. You just don't know what little treasure trove await you ....fabulous!!!

Had an amazing nite at laugh out loud.. The comedians are excellent..

Great show with the Lancashire Hotpots. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Great place, I’ve always had a good night here and I’ve also made use of the library and the museum with my son. I’ve yet to taste the cakes in the cafe, I’ve heard they are amazing and homemade

First visit last Saturday 17 June to see The Christians. Lovely theatre and friendly staff (Well most of them- blond short haired lady behind the bar gave impression she really didn't want to be there or just doesn't like people - customer service skills very poor). We had front row seats, great for being close up to the stage but so low to the floor, bit of a struggle for some. Will definitely go back.

First time at the Atkinson last night to watch darkside the Pink Floyd show. What a really nice clean fresh and intimate venue. It's one of the nicest venues I have been too. Would definitely look to come back with the kids for a panto or similar. Plus was impressed that in the bar area prices are sensible so you don't mind getting a beer or some snacks.

We came for our first visit last tuesday to see The wizard of Oz absolutetly brilliant!! The staff were very helpful, the interval was just long enough and although i was slightly worried about how high up we were we had a great view xx

A very interesting venue - a lot going on. Theatre, music & art. A shop & cafe & some very pleasant spaces. And close to the railway.

I used to enjoy watching some great African Music acts at the old Southport Art s Center but since it s rebirth as The Atkinson this genre seems to have been completely ignored.

Had to pick tickets up before performance. Two signs, one says shop, the other says box office. I chose box office, why wouldn't I? Stood there for a few minutes while man behind counter was messing with the computer. Eventually he said 'go round to the other side' no please or sorry for inconvenience. At the other side three people were trying to find someone's ticket details so we had to wait despite there being two other sales points. I waited and then tried to show my booking confirmation number which they weren't interested in, just asked my surname. Then asked which show it was for, I told them 'story time' there was only one show called story time that day. Apparently, this wasn't enough. The lady looked puzzled and asked who was performing, I told her and this appeared to clarify it. Sitting in the cafe browsing the 'what's on' there were two times advertised for this show, 1.30 and 2.30 on the leaflet despite there being only one performance. I had to check. 'Doors open 2.00pm' it said, so we went up at 1.55 to join the queue. 'Doors open 2.15' they said. It says 2.00 on the programme, says I. 'I don't know why they've put that' says the person. Blimey.

Booked to see Thin Lizzy. Venue and theatre was brilliant. Staff and bar staff were lovely and helpful. Thin Lizzy were amazing. My only criticism is the staff in the theatre are like ninjas, as soon as they see a light on a mobile phone they come from every direction to tap you on the shoulder "don't take pictures" "don't take videos" even if you're just checking a txt. If they can't tap you on the shoulder they shine a torch down the whole aisle. They're in doorways, seats behind you, everywhere. It was a Thin Lizzy tribute band, full of Middle aged fans enjoying music. Back off and let us enjoy the show we paid for!

a fantastic building inside and out with friendly helpful polite staff. A very enjoyable evening watching Toyah!wilcox.

Went the Atkinson last night to see Blue County and Gary Quinn.Brilliant show.

Great venue with friendly staff and reasonable bar prices.

Very comfortable in the Studio and good for acts to ineract with the audience .

We've just come home after a lovely family trip to watch "Dogs Don't Do Ballet" Both my girls have been feeling unwell this week so this really cheered them up �

Took my daughter to watch beauty and the beast she loved it everyone was amazing although my daughter said brave was her best n even sounded just like her xx

Seen a lot of music acts at The Atkinson over the last 25 years. 22 of which we lived in the town and the last 3 years travelling from our new home in Chorley. Since the refurb its a little bit more comfortable. Never been disappointed with our experience there and seen a great variety of acts. Used to really enjoy the Jazz festival in the town so this year we attended the Big Blues Festival, which was exeptional. The bands and artists were superb, the staff were helpful and with the exception of a couple of very drunk, overloud, people during the last couple of shows last night (Saturday) the audience were enthusiastic and enjoyed the experince also. Great venue, we will be back many times more!

One of the best shows I have seen. THE DEMON BARBERS XL. I hope they come back soon to The Atkinson. Will definitely go and see them again.

Loved the new Atkinson used to see bands at the old Arts Centre which was great but this venue is so much better now. Came to see Fairport last Friday and the staff were so helpful and friendly �

Love everything about this place. I often visit with my children as I live local and we always thoroughly enjoy it. Today we visited the Viking Exhibition which was so interesting and perfect timing as my 9 year old is studying it this term in school. Staff are all so helpful & friendly and the baby changing/disabled loo is the cleanest one I have ever used!

I popped into The Atkinson whilst on my holidays and bring a local resident had been a few times but never to the exhibition and museum parts. I was incredibly surprised at how very enjoyable and interesting my visit turned out to be. I chatted with Ellis I think the lady was called on the 2nd floor and she was lovely. A thoroughly enjoyable visit ... Right on my doorstep. You just don't know what little treasure trove await you ....fabulous!!!

Had an amazing nite at laugh out loud.. The comedians are excellent..

Great show with the Lancashire Hotpots. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Great place, I’ve always had a good night here and I’ve also made use of the library and the museum with my son. I’ve yet to taste the cakes in the cafe, I’ve heard they are amazing and homemade

First visit last Saturday 17 June to see The Christians. Lovely theatre and friendly staff (Well most of them- blond short haired lady behind the bar gave impression she really didn't want to be there or just doesn't like people - customer service skills very poor). We had front row seats, great for being close up to the stage but so low to the floor, bit of a struggle for some. Will definitely go back.

First time at the Atkinson last night to watch darkside the Pink Floyd show. What a really nice clean fresh and intimate venue. It's one of the nicest venues I have been too. Would definitely look to come back with the kids for a panto or similar. Plus was impressed that in the bar area prices are sensible so you don't mind getting a beer or some snacks.

We came for our first visit last tuesday to see The wizard of Oz absolutetly brilliant!! The staff were very helpful, the interval was just long enough and although i was slightly worried about how high up we were we had a great view xx

A very interesting venue - a lot going on. Theatre, music & art. A shop & cafe & some very pleasant spaces. And close to the railway.

I used to enjoy watching some great African Music acts at the old Southport Art s Center but since it s rebirth as The Atkinson this genre seems to have been completely ignored.

Had to pick tickets up before performance. Two signs, one says shop, the other says box office. I chose box office, why wouldn't I? Stood there for a few minutes while man behind counter was messing with the computer. Eventually he said 'go round to the other side' no please or sorry for inconvenience. At the other side three people were trying to find someone's ticket details so we had to wait despite there being two other sales points. I waited and then tried to show my booking confirmation number which they weren't interested in, just asked my surname. Then asked which show it was for, I told them 'story time' there was only one show called story time that day. Apparently, this wasn't enough. The lady looked puzzled and asked who was performing, I told her and this appeared to clarify it. Sitting in the cafe browsing the 'what's on' there were two times advertised for this show, 1.30 and 2.30 on the leaflet despite there being only one performance. I had to check. 'Doors open 2.00pm' it said, so we went up at 1.55 to join the queue. 'Doors open 2.15' they said. It says 2.00 on the programme, says I. 'I don't know why they've put that' says the person. Blimey.

Booked to see Thin Lizzy. Venue and theatre was brilliant. Staff and bar staff were lovely and helpful. Thin Lizzy were amazing. My only criticism is the staff in the theatre are like ninjas, as soon as they see a light on a mobile phone they come from every direction to tap you on the shoulder "don't take pictures" "don't take videos" even if you're just checking a txt. If they can't tap you on the shoulder they shine a torch down the whole aisle. They're in doorways, seats behind you, everywhere. It was a Thin Lizzy tribute band, full of Middle aged fans enjoying music. Back off and let us enjoy the show we paid for!