CHESHIRE-BASED
BROTHERS UNVEIL NORTH WEST LIVE EVENT VENUE AHEAD
OF LOCKDOWN LIFT 
Opening programme at The
Bowdon Rooms in Cheshire features Sir Lenny Henry
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
and Shaun Ryder. Brian Blessed, The
Christians, Space and Brian McFadden to follow. _________________________________________________________________________________ A new live event venue for the North
West has been launched – and is ready to welcome audiences and visitors this
Summer as soon as lockdown restrictions have been lifted.
The Bowdon Rooms in Altrincham,
Cheshire, was
already established on the live entertainment circuit. But since being taken
over by new owners 12 months ago, like many other venues it has remained closed
to the public.
The team seized the opportunity and
embarked on an extensive refurbishment – and now the Grade II Listed venue is
set to further establish itself as a real asset within the region’s live event
scene.
The venue’s opening programme for
Summer 2021 is brimming with high-profile entertainers from music, comedy and
dance.At the helm of The Bowdon Rooms
are Cheshire-based brothers Anthony and Edward Prophet, who took over
the venue in March 2020 just two weeks before the first Covid-19 national
lockdown.
Now the vaccination programme has
been rolled out and the Government has announced a roadmap for easing lockdown
restrictions, the Prophet brothers are now delighted to formally announce the
relaunch of The Bowdon Rooms and their exciting plans for 2021 and
beyond.
The
Bowdon Rooms’ opening programme already includes red carpet gala dinners
with Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Sir Lenny Henry and Brian Blessed; and
an in conversation evening with Shaun Ryder.
Live
music performances already include Big Country, Brian
McFadden, Heatwave, James Taylor Quartet, Odyssey, Space, The Blow Monkeys, The
Christians, The Manfreds, The Real Thing, The Three Degrees, and
Toploader.
The
full programme is available online at the venue’s new website – www.thebowdonrooms.co.uk where visitors can also sign
up to receive the latest news and announcements direct through a newsletter. A
new dedicated booking website has also been launched at www.bowdontickets.co.uk
Dating back to 1903, The Bowdon Rooms
boasts striking
Edwardian architecture and authentic character. With more than 125 years of
history, charm and grandeur, the venue also offers four conference and event
spaces to accommodate groups – from the intimate lounge area to the impressive
ballroom. The Bowdon Rooms is also a fully licensed wedding venue.
Running alongside the vast live events programme and conference offering,
The Bowdon Rooms will continue its strong community presence hosting a range of classes including pilates,
yoga, acting, dance, singing, and a choir for people with dementia.
Anthony
and Edward Prophet bring a wealth of events, production and hospitality
experience to lead a creatively strong team at The Bowdon Rooms.
Anthony’s
background is predominantly in events and hospitality,
having worked across the UK and internationally on a range of large events. He
was based in Dubai for almost a
decade, with career highlights including working alongside Phil Collins and
Shakira, and launching world-class motorsport events throughout the Middle East
and North Africa region.
Anthony
commented: “Like many live event venues, it’s been a very
challenging 12 months. Within days of taking over the lease, we found ourselves
under the constraints of the first national lockdown – not the start we had
envisaged. However, instead of productions taking place on the stage, we took
the opportunity to be productive behind the scenes to ensure we are ready to
welcome guests back to The Bowdon Rooms once it’s safe and we are allowed to do
so.
“Our
mission is to realise the full and true potential of The Bowdon Rooms,
appreciate its history and character, and showcase just how special the venue
really is. We have refurbished all
public spaces and completed a technical upgrade of the stage, sound and
lighting equipment – making the venue one of the most technically advanced in
the area. Having being born and raised locally, we are proud to further grow
our roots and give something back to our local community.”
Edward is a trained actor in musical
theatre and has worked in the hospitality industry across the world. His
passion for live performance led Edward to start producing musicals in 2020,
and he was nominated for two best musical productions in the Off West End
Awards – scooping an award for his production of The Last Five Years in
association with Aria Entertainment.
Edward
added: “We are thrilled and delighted to announce this
exciting new-look venue for the local community, Altrincham, and the North
West. We’ve not yet opened our doors in this time of the ‘new normal’, yet
after lots of hard work we’re most definitely on the live event radar, already
attracting high-profile performers and national touring shows. We are ushering
in a new era of events at The Bowdon Rooms – and we look forward to welcoming
visitors very soon.”
Programme
highlights include An Intimate Evening black tie gala dinner featuring
stars of stage and screen. First of their kind in the area, places are limited
to just 200 tickets and the red carpet event includes a champagne reception,
three-course dinner, audience Q&A, live entertainment, charity auction, and
an exclusive photo opportunity with the evening’s special guest. Special guests
already include Sir Lenny Henry, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, and Brian Blessed.
Another
unique event is Allo Allo! Audiences will experience their own
first-hand experience of the hit television comedy featuring some of the
original TV cast. The show includes dinner of French cuisine, replica sets,
audience Q&A, and iconic scenes will be recreated.
The Bowdon Rooms neighbours Saint Mary’s Church in the parish of Bowdon, which is
featured in the Doomsday Book.
Famous
faces who have previously tread The Bowdon Rooms’ boards include Rowan Atkinson
and Victoria Wood.
Rowan
Atkinson famously made his first public performance as Mr Bean
on stage at The Bowdon Rooms following performances at the Edinburgh
Fringe. Victoria Wood enjoyed performing there so much in the 1980s,
that the venue was chosen as the backdrop for her directorial film debut of
That Day We Sang starring Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton in 2014.
For the latest news and updates visit www.thebowdonrooms.co.uk
THE BOWDON
ROOMS
The Firs,
Bowdon
Altrincham,
Cheshire, WA14 2TQ
www.thebowdonrooms.co.uk
0161 926 8992
BOX OFFICE
www.bowdontickets.co.uk
0345 208 1836
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