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THE THEATRE GUIDE BY DIANE TREMARCO Anna, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. The King And I is the greatest musical from the golden age of musicals – adored by the public and critics alike - with one of the finest scores ever written including; Whistle a Happy Tune, Getting to Know You, and Shall We Dance, featuring a company of over 50 world-class performers and a full-scale orchestra. Great memories of the original film with Yul Brynner, one of my favourites. The full orchestra will really add something special. JACK DEE Friday 13 March 2020 From £23 - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool GIOVANNI PERNICE - THIS IS ME! Monday 9th March 2020, 7:30pm All Tickets £37.75 – Floral Pavilion, New Brighton Strictly Come Dancing favourite, Giovanni Pernice, is back with a BRAND- NEW show for 2020, Giovanni Pernice - This is Me! The showman is set to light up the stage, along with his cast of professional dancers, for his fourth year of touring. With the Italian’s natural charm, combined with beautiful choreography perfectly complemented by a fabulous soundtrack, This is Me pays homage to the music and dances that have inspired Giovanni’s career, from a competition dancer to one of the biggest names on the hit BBC show. After seeing him last year with two other dancers in ‘Here Come the Boys’, I can honestly say you are in for a treat! THE KING AND I Tuesday 10 – Saturday 21 March 2020 From £15 – Liverpool Empire Theatre Join Jack Dee for an evening of entertainment (food and beverages not included) in his new stand-up tour. “In these difficult and uncertain times people need hope – a ray of sunshine to brighten their day. And that’s very much where I come in” says Jack. His dry sense of humour doesn’t suit everyone but for me, he is an incredibly funny comedian and definitely worth an evening at the Phil. SUSAN BOYLE Monday 23 March 2020 From £37.90 – Liverpool Empire Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and wirrallife.com 65