JOHN LENNON’S LAST DAY has been invited to Berlin for 3 Days

Stephen Kennedy in Liverpool

JOHN LENNON’S LAST DAY  has been invited to Berlin for a number of performances at the ACUD Theatre.  It will be on over there on June 26^th, 27^th and 28^th. 

This piece is the most complete account of John Lennon’s last day that has ever been presented.  It is a work of ‘documentary theatre’.  Basically, with the use of a single actor (Narrator), a simple stage space, some projected images and some very rare audio clips, this piece guides the audience through the strange and tragic events of John Lennon’s last day.  It is written and directed by Stephen Kennedy – and will be performed by Seamus Brennan.    

The play has previously been performed in Dublin at the New Theatre, the Odessa Club, Smock Alley and the Twisted Pepper; and it also sold-out the Black Box Theatre in Belfast; but this will be its first performance outside Ireland. 

Shelley Germeaux, from the John Lennon Examiner in New York, said of the piece:

“It is really, really, really good.  What I really like about it is that it’s accurate.  Most books and films are wrong somewhere along the line, and it drives me insane.  But this play gets everything right.”

“My work won’t be finished till I’m dead and buried – and I hope that’s a long long time.”  -Words spoken by John Lennon on Monday, December 8th, 1980 – just a few hours before his death.  

ABOUT SEAMUS BRENNAN

Seamus Brennan is an actor from Kilkenny in Ireland.  His stage work includes Christ Deliver Us! by Thomas Kilroy (Abbey Theatre) and his TV work includes Love/Hate.  Seamus has previously performed John Lennon’s Last Day throughout its sold-out run at the New Theatre (2012) and the Odessa Club (2013).    

ABOUT STEPHEN KENNEDY

Stephen Kennedy is a writer who has had his work published in the Stinging Fly, Books Ireland, Irish Times, Sunday Tribune, and many other publications.  Stephen has been shortlisted for the Hennessy XO Literary Awards and RTE’s PJ O’Connor Awards – and his plays have been performed in Ireland, the UK and the US.  His short play Lennon v McCartney was performed a number of times on the main stage of the Adelphi in Liverpool at Beatle Week in 2010.

Cakes For a 'Beatle' Birthday to Remember!

For special occasions, what could be more perfect for a Beatles fan than one of these fabulous cakes?!

“Everything on this Beatles cake is edible and hand made, all the badges are hand painted with edible colour. This cake is just an example of what can be done. If you bring the idea, I'll bring the imagination............”

The Cake Room is based in Liverpool, and specialises in individual bespoke designs. 

Although the most popular flavour for sponge cakes is vanilla, other flavours are available including chocolate, carrot, lemon, red velvet -- the possibilities are endless (and fruit cakes can also be offered)!


Sponge cakes are filled with buttercream and (optional) raspberry jam, and the buttercream is offered in a range of delicious flavours such as vanilla, butterscotch, orange, lemon, coconut, banana, cherry, caramel and champagne.

For more of Lisa’s wonderful cakes, including more views of this wonderful cake made in hour of the Epstein Theatre in Liverpool, visit her facebook page HERE! 

Or email for more information by clicking HERE

Please note: at the moment, Lisa can only supply cakes in the Liverpool area.

Beatle Cupcakes from
The Cake Room Liverpool

Review by Donna Jackson: I ordered one of Lisa's cakes for my dad's birthday last year and it was both beautiful and delicious. The price was very reasonable too. Everyone at his party was impressed! Even if you're not in the Liverpool area, it is worth travelling those few extra miles to collect one of her cakes. I would not order a special cake from anyone else. I absolutely recommend her cakes, and cannot wait for the next special occasion so that I can order another one!

The Mersey Beatles Get Back to the Liverpool Naval Club - February 28!

THE MERSEY BEATLES 

Friday 28th February 2014 

Doors open 7:30pm until late 

2am Bar 

plus D.I.S.C.O. 

Get your Ticket To Ride -- only £5.00

After a sell-out show Last year, the Mersey Beatles will "Get Back to the Navy club" once again on Fri 28th Feb. It'll be a night not to be missed!

They know how to get a crowd dancing the night away. The boys will get back to their roots for this, their favourite club gig in Liverpool this year.

To make sure you're not disappointed (people had to be turned away at the last gig!), get your tickets now!

Tickets are only £5.00 and are available from :

• The Liverpool Naval Club (near Rocket Flyover), 38 Bowring Park Road, Broadgreen, Liverpool, L14 3NN, or telephone 0151 280 50510151 280 5051 or 07549 16878807549 168788

or 

• The Beatles Shop, 31 Mathew Street, Liverpool

A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

'There are a lot of Beatles tribute bands from all over the world, and I've seen them all, but The Mersey Beatles are the best I've heard.'

John Lennon's sister, Julia Baird, to Beatles fans at Telford's Warehouse, Chester, 2008

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Issue 50 of the BBFC Magazine - Out Now!

Issue 50 (February 2014) includes:

• Beatles A Day in the Life
• Media Watch
• Ringo Live in South America
• The Roots of The Beatles - Part 4
• Coming Up - Forthcoming Events
• Fab Four on DVD
• Try Some, Buy Some—New Releases
• Paperback Writers 
• Paul and Ringo at the Grammy's
• The Night That Changed America
• BBFC Offers & Merchandise
• As I Write This Letter

To get the magazine, join the BBFC today or visit our shop to buy just this issue.

Events! We need your events!

We have added a new feature to our website - an events calendar. Now we need more events added. 

 If you know of any or you are part of a tribute band and you want your gigs added, just look at the format and use the email link on the page to send us the events to add in an Excel file! 

 Let's fill it up! 

 http://www.britishbeatlesfanclub.co.uk/p/blog-page.html

CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH CELEBRATES THE BEATLES

‘HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE’

Released on Edsel, April 7^th 2014

CD Cat No:     LANDCD002,  DIG Cat No:   5032698673919

 

 

 

Hard to believe it’s been two decades since Charlie Landsborough first shot to fame with ‘What Colour Is The Wind’, the song that has become his signature tune and still receives regular radio play.

 

Since then it’s been quite a journey - 27 albums, various singles, awards and accolades, and fans in every corner of the globe.

 

To commemorate his 20 years since the release of that landmark song, Charlie is back with ‘Here, There And Everywhere’, a new studio album featuring the great song-writing talents of Sir Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison.

 

The album takes Charlie back to his home turf, Merseyside, and what better songs to lend his personal touch to than those of his compatriots, The Beatles, particularly given that this year marks a milestone anniversary there too (50 years since The Beatles stormed the USA).

 

“Here, There And Everywhere” follows 2013’s album “Silhouette” making it Charlie’s 28^th to date.

 

Released to coincide with his UK Spring tour, the new album was recorded largely in Spain and shows Charlie at his very best. With 14 tracks in total, the album contains a blend of popular tunes

 

and some not so obvious, great songs with great arrangements and all performed with his trademark deep, heartfelt and much loved sound. The album title closely aligns itself to Charlie’s faith and belief.

 

Both the cover and interior photographs were shot inside and in front of Liverpool’s world-famous Cavern Club and the album is packaged in a glossy double-Gatefold Digipak, another nod to the style of the early ‘60s LPs. It includes a personal introspective piece from Charlie himself about a missed opportunity at the time as well as an introduction from Gerry Marsden MBE who, along with The Pacemakers, was also part of Brian Epstein’s Merseybeat scene. To quote Gerry...

 

“The songs here are instantly recognisable but Charlie has paid his respects in his own distinctive way. Will you enjoy this? Yeah, Yeah, Yeah , Yeah.”

On March 14th Charlie heads out on the road again to play selected dates across the UK. The shows come as the sequel to his successful 2013 Tour, with its Amateur Choir Challenge - certain gigs played host to a local choir, all set up by Charlie and all in aid of Children In Need.

 

The new dates see Charlie showcasing material from “Here,There And Everywhere” as well as much loved favourites from the past and more recent album tracks.  He is joined by his regular band and the shows promise exceptional evenings of music, good humour and inspirational playing.

 

“Here,There And Everywhere” track listing is as follows:

 

 

1.  Here There And Everywhere
2.  I Will/Ticket To Ride
3.  She's Leaving Home
4.  Crippled Inside
5.  In My Life
6.  Come Together
7.  And I Love Her
8.  Jealous Guy
9.  Imagine
10. For No One/ Here Comes The Sun/ Things We Said Today
11. The Long And Winding Road
12. Penny Lane
13. Yesterday
14. Live Medley: I Feel Fine/Love Me Do/From Me To You/Let It Be

 

 

 

Charlie Landsborough has recorded albums in Nashville, won many Country music awards and has had his songs covered by various top artists including George Hamilton IV, Daniel O’Donnell, Jack Jones, Pat Boone and Foster & Allen.

 

 

CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH

 

SPRING TOUR 2014

 

 

Friday	14th March	Southport	Southport Theatre	0844 871 3021	7:30pm
Saturday	15th March	Milton Keynes	The Stables	01908 280 800	8:00pm
Sunday	16th March	Hayling Island	Sinah Warren Costal Hotel	0845 026 7635
Wednesday	19th March	Stockport	Plaza Theatre	0161 477 7779	7:30pm
Friday	21st March	Folkestone	Leas Cliff Hall	0844 871 3015	7:30pm
Sunday	30th March	Cannock	Prince of Wales Theatre	01543 578 762	7:30pm
Tuesday	1st April	Newark	Palace Theatre	01636 655 755	7:30pm
Wednesday	2nd April	Chesterfield	Winding Wheel	01246 345 222	7:30pm
Thursday	3rd April	Derby	Assembly Rooms	01322 255 800	7:30pm
Friday	4th April	Hayes	Becks Theatre	020 8561 8371	7:30pm
Saturday	5th April	Clacton-On-Sea	West Cliff Theatre	01255 433 344	7.30pm
Sunday	6th April	Whitley Bay	Playhouse	0844 248 1588	7:30pm
Monday	7th April	Billingham	Forum Theatre	01642 552 663	7:30pm

 

 

 

Tickets to the shows are priced £16.50 - £28 depending on venue (plus booking fee where applicable). Tickets for Hayling Island can only be purchased for the whole three day event.

 

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE – VALENTINE’S PROPOSAL IN THE BEATLES STORY, LIVERPOOL – AND SHE SAID YES!

In honour of Valentine’s Day (14^th February), world-famous visitor attraction, the Beatles Story in Liverpool, in the hometown of The Beatles, threw open its doors after hours for FREE for lovers to propose to their beloved.

And this Valentine’s evening Gavin Fitzpatrick proposed to Caroline in the Beatles Story  - and she said yes! (see picture attached)

 About Gavin and Caroline...

Gavin and Caroline are from the south side of Dublin, Ireland. They met through friends in 2006 at a mod music event. Gavin works in the printing industry and is also a DJ – the Fab Four are always on the turntable. Caroline works in the hotel industry and is also studying in college. Both are massive Beatles fans and have visited the Beatles story many times. When Gavin found out that the Beatles Story were opening their doors to lovers on valentine’s day, it was the opportunity he had been waiting for! After Caroline said yes, the coupled headed to Smugglers Cove for a celebratory cocktail!

  Staff from the award-winning exhibition were on hand to capture the magic moment with a photograph, celebrating proposals with a bouquet of flowers and a bottle of Champagne on ice.

The Beatles Story will be continuing to spread their love with a special two-for-one ‘Love Me Do’ offer*, aimed exclusively at couples across the entire Valentine’s weekend (14^th – 16^th February).

As you would expect from the band that famously sang All You Need Is Love, The Beatles wrote their share of love songs. In fact, The Beatles used the word ‘love’ in their music 613 times.

Located in the heart of Liverpool’s Albert Dock - a key part of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site along the banks of the River Mersey – The Beatles Story is surrounded by some of the most stunning architectural sights in the UK; perfect for a romantic stroll by the river before having a meal at one of the Dock’s many award-winning restaurants.

 Clare Ireland, General Manager of Beatles Story says:

“So much of The Beatles’ music focuses on love, so it makes perfect sense for couples to come to the hometown of the famous four to propose to each other. We feel that by offering such a unique romantic setting for a marriage proposal, we can complement what will already be a perfect day.”

The Beatles Story is Liverpool’s leading visitor attraction and has won countless awards for its customer experience as well as the content of its exhibition. The exhibition is a chronological tour through the lives and times of The Beatles from their skiffle roots through to Beatlemania and beyond.

Each area of the Beatles Story transports people back in time in the lives of The Beatles and it is this immersive quality that will appeal to Beatles fans looking to make an unforgettable marriage proposal in a unique, tasteful and timeless fashion.

www.beatlesstory.com