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Duncan Ferguson – An Audience with

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Without doubt one of the most iconic Scottish footballers and an Everton legend “Big Dunc” comes to Warrington’s Parr Hall on Sunday 15th March for An Audience With.

HC Promotions proudly sponsored by Get the Ticket will be offering fans a unique opportunity to hear the big man himself live and unscripted telling tales from on and off the field.

After beginning his career at Dundee United in 1990, before moving to Rangers in 1993 for what was then a British transfer record fee. Ferguson spent the remainder of his career in England, moving to Everton in 1994 before a stint with Newcastle United between 1998 and 2000, after which he returned to Everton, where he retired in 2006.

During his impressive career, Ferguson won the FA Cup with Everton in 1995. He was capped for Scotland seven times, playing at UEFA Euro 1992, but made himself unavailable for selection for the national team from 1997 due to a dispute with the Scottish Football Association. He has scored more goals than any other Scottish player in England’s Premier League since its creation in 1992.

Ferguson’s aggressive style of play resulted in a career total of nine red cards, as well as a three-month prison sentence following an on-field assault of Raith Rovers’ John McStay in 1994. Eight of those red cards were in the English Premier League, where he holds the joint record for dismissals alongside Patrick Vieira and Richard Dunne. He is known by the nicknames “Big Dunc” and “Duncan Disorderly”.

This promises to be a memorable night and will include a raffle and live auction of sporting memorabilia in addition to the stories shared.

Tickets are available now and range from VIP to General Entry

VIP – £135 plus fees – Entry 4.45pm prompt, 5pm Start – Early access to venue, front row seats, Private meet & Greet with Big Dunc, bring 1 x Item from home to be signed, receive a signed memento of the night, a professional pic taken with yourself and Duncan Ferguson printed and presented in a special wooden display frame to take home and full nights entertainment.

Gold – £65 plus fees – Entry 5.30pm prompt, 5.45pm Start – Front of venue seating (1st 11 rows), Professional pic taken with Duncan Ferguson and printed on the night presented to you and full nights entertainment. (Items to be signed are not allowed on this ticket due to time restrictions)

Silver – £40 plus fees – Entry 6.00pm prompt, 6.30pm Start = Entry in for the full night of entertainment.

Tickets and further info available here.

From the Heart of Everton’s Badge To The Grand Old Lady

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Opening Night verdict ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Writer Nikki Cotter

Blue Park Theatre Company take to the Epstein theatre stage this week with a warm and witty trip down memory lane…or more accurately Goodison Park’s rich history.

The location is the Everton Lock-up on the peak of Everton Brow, Radio Merseyside are recording an interview promoting the anticipated move from Goodison Park to Bramley Moore Dock. Two die-hard Evertonian’s however aren’t quite in agreement with the proposed move and in an act of defiance barge into the Lock-Up and barricade themselves inside in protest.

Jim’s goal is to find Prince Rupert’s gold and use it to save his beloved Goodison Park while nephew Robbo seems happy to come along for the ride. What unfolds however is a remarkable journey through Everton FC’s history taking in some of its most memorable and interesting characters ranging from the mighty Dixie Dean (Joe Shipman), to the iconic Bessie Braddock (Keddy Sutton) and even the flamboyant Prince Rupert himself (Carl Cockram).

Writer Kenny O’Connell succeeds in delivering a hugely entertaining script, with poetry from Bobby Parry this is a rounded piece of theatre complete with bucket loads of Scouse wit as well as deeply moving and poignant moments. The tribute to the victims of Hillsborough which is sensitively and respectfully done via a soulful rendition of The Hollies, He Aint Heavy being particularly moving.

Paul Duckworth and John Burns as Uncle Jim and nephew Robbo head up the talented cast of colourful characters and bounce off each other brilliantly. Each ghost from the past, key figures in Everton’s history; offers further opportunity for laughs along with well constructed and enormously entertaining exchanges. The accompanying video footage from historic games in Everton FC’s incredible history adds gravity to the piece, showcasing rich memories and magical nights at Goodison Park.

There are witty one-liners a plenty, cleverly researched mentions of past players and former managers as well as cheeky opportunities for several laughs at the expense of various figures from the red neighbours across the park which draw huge approval from the many Blues in the audience.

This evening of nostalgia and good-natured comedy will appeal to not only fans of the Blues but football and comedy fans alike. Funny, feel-good & cleverly constructed.

From the Heart of Everton’s Badge To The Grand Old Lady is on at Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre until Saturday 25th August tickets available here.