Exploring the Islands on Windermere – England’s Largest Natural Lake

Windermere in the heart of the Lake District national park is 10.5 miles in length and at its widest over 1.5miles in width. Always a popular choice for tourists, people have flocked here for decades, with even the Victorians enjoying cruises on the lake since the 1800s, soaking up the peaceful atmosphere and taking in the breathtaking views. There are 3 main boat piers you can take a cruise from, Bowness, Ambleside (Waterhead) and Lakeside. Windermere Lake Cruises offer a stunning cruise for you to view the Lake District in a completely unique way!

a range of stunning cruises to choose from

Located approximately 1 hour away from Thanet Well Lodge Retreat and Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat by car or bus, Windermere Lake Cruises offer cruises from 45 minutes to over 3 hours in length and operate all year round, except Christmas Day.

If you are short on time, the circular ‘Blue’ Islands cruise is a great choice but there are plenty of other cruises available; some even visiting local lakeshore attractions with joint tickets. Many people report that the Islands’ Cruise has given them a whole new perspective of Windermere – with a string of 18 islands overall to see, the experience provides a stunning way to enjoy the lake’s unforgettable scenery. Interestingly, many of the islands are called ‘holme’ after the local word for ‘island’, which originates from the old Norse language.

Most of the islands are in the Bowness area, roughly dividing the lake into two halves. The largest is Belle Isle, which covers around 37 acres and is the only privately owned and inhabited island.

steeped in history & natural beauty

On the cruise, be sure to catch a glimpse of the ‘Round House’ in the centre of the island – it was built in 1774 and was the first of its kind in England.
The island has an even longer history though. It was used as a Royalist stronghold during the Civil War and it’s rumoured that a Roman commander once built a villa here too.

Keep an eye out for Blake Holme and Silver Holme, which were thought to be part of the inspiration for Wild Cat Island and Cormorant Island in Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons series of books. Published in 1930, the original novel from the series was a family favourite for many before the popularisation of the TV in the 1950s. (Incidentally, ‘Rio’ was apparently based on Bowness-on-Windermere).

The island named – Lady Holme (previously called Mary Holme) also has a literary link having featured in William Wordsworth poem, The Prelude. Two monks used to run a leper colony here, although the main visitors nowadays are Cormorants and you can often see these distinctive water birds quietly roosting on the island.

an array of islands with their own tales to tell

Another highlight during the cruise is the Crow Holme island, which was used to kennel the local hounds of the Windermere Harriers; it’s said there are still kennels hidden by the trees on the island. Many visitors will also be interested to see the two ‘Lillies of the Valley’, named after the wildflowers which used to grow here. Of course, there’s also the smallest island of them all the islands – Maiden Holme, which has just one tree!

The Blue Islands Cruise is a fitting introduction to the beauty and tranquillity of this iconic lake. Although trying out one of Windermere Lake Cruises’ self-drive motor boats to get an even closer look at some of the little-known gems in the centre of England’s largest lake is also highly recommended!

You can book online here – windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

Panto season is upon us and this year Sleeping Beauty will take to the stage in Rhyl’s theatre…

Panto season is well underway and this year audiences can expect to see Rhyl Pavilion bring plenty of glitter and magic to the theatre stage as it welcomes some of the biggest soap stars and one of Wales’ own home-grown talents to take to the stage and bring that all-important Christmas Magic.

This year’s panto is the magical princess fairytale story, Sleeping Beauty. For those unsure of the storyline, it follows a beautiful princess in a land far away. She is cursed by a wicked fairy and is destined to spend her life as a Sleeping Beauty until she is awakened by her true love’s kiss.

The production promises to provide the perfect festive entertainment for the whole family, promising to bring plenty of laughter, sparkle and sequins. Jam packed with smash hit songs, stunning sets and outrageous costumes it has everything you would expect from a Christmas Pantomime.

The 2017 pantomime cast is headed by Vicky Entwistle, best known as Coronation Streeet’s Janice Batterby who plays the Bad Fairy Cararabosse. She will be joined on stage by Channel 5’s Milkshake presenter, Amy Thompson as Sleeping Beauty, Princess Briar Rose; Hollyoaks actress Sarah Jane Buckley, as the Good Fairy and the Queen of pantomime dames, Charles Burden, plays Nanny Glucose and last but by no means least, back by popular demand is Wales’ very own Sean Jones as Silly Billy, returning for his 6th consecutive pantomime at the Pavilion.

Last year was said to be a record breaking panto for Rhyl Pavilion and this year they’re hoping Sleeping Beauty will follow in those footsteps. The theatre are once again hosting a fun-filled pantomime in association with Martin Dodd of UK Productions.

Two local dance schools will also be making up the cast. The Gay Harris Dancers and The North Wales School of Dance will also be adding that extra sparkle to the performance.

As usual there will be plenty of time to shout, boo and hiss at the panto baddies, sing along to your favourite songs and don’t forget the costumes! Every year costumes play an important part of the Dame role and this year is no exception. There will be a brand new wardrobe for this production of Sleeping Beauty ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous! You have been warned!

Tickets are priced from just £9.50, so what are you waiting for? If you’re staying with us at Talacre Beach Holiday Home Park or at any of our other North Wales Holiday Parks during the festive season, take the family down to Rhyl Pavilion and get yourselves in the Christmas mood.

You can see Sleeping Beauty at the Rhyl Pavilion until Saturday, January 6. To book your tickets visit the Rhyl Pavilion website or phone their Box Office on 01745 330000.

No sequins were spared for this year’s Llandudno Christmas Pantomime…

The highlight of the theatre year has once again rolled around. The much-anticipated Llandudno show set sail for Neverland as the Peter Pan Pantomime was officially launched for the festive season.

Audiences were flown to a magical land to experience the childhood classic of Peter Pan be brought to life on stage. Featuring the well-known characters from the iconic J M Barrie novel and of course a panto wouldn’t be a panto without the addition of a Dame and a fully sequined and comical Mermaid – what more could you want or need from a pantomime?

This year’s Christmas show featured Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas, who swapped the cobbles and his strong Mancunian accent to don his best hook and Pirate costume to take on this year’s baddie Captain Hook, who is determined to hunt down Peter Pan and his gang of Lost Boys.

The 32-year-old, who made his pantomime debut last year as Prince Charming in Cinderella played the perfect role of the bad guy. Not only did he encourage audience members both young and old to get involved in the classic pantomime routine of ‘Oh not he isn’t!’ but he added comical humour to the role of Hook and it was great to see him portray his own version of the character with plenty of references to his old haunts of Weatherfield.

there’s so much fun to be had at the 2017 llandudno pantomime…

The star of the show for me was the wonderful Andy Jones who played Dame, Mrs Smee (but you can call her Myfanwy!). I’ve seen quite a few pantomimes but I’m yet to see a Dame played better than he plays his. Not only are they always full of humour but Andy adds plenty of impromptu distractions for the other cast members. He even has the ability to have an audience in stitches because he’s stuck on a high wire after trying to teach Hook how to dance, which was a highlight of the evening for many of the audiences members I’m sure, we weren’t sure if he was actually stuck or if it was part of the act – either way it was hilarious.

This year marks his 36th panto appearance and you can tell he has experience in bucket loads from the way he can turn any situation into laughter. His costumes also provided a great talking-point during the interval!

Birkenhead-born actress, Pauline Daniels also provided an abundance of comical moments, some planned and some impromptu too! Her relationship with a live audience was so great to watch and she bounced off Andy Jones incredibly well. The sparkle you saw from the trio during the Panto launch was shining tenfold when they were in character on stage. There was one scene in particular that left all the adults in the audience in fits of laughter, to avoid any spoilers, I’ll just say that it has something to do with plucking a pheasant… don’t ask!

The whole cast including The Pearl Shaw School of Performing Arts put on a jam-packed show and gave their all from the moment the curtain lifted. They provided an array of entertainment for the children in the audience, giving them plenty of moments to shout out, whether it be when a crocodile was on stage or to cheer for Peter Pan when he defeated Hook once and for all. There were also opportunities to sing along to some original and catchy songs and some chart toppers including Ed Sheeran’s Shape of You which had an interesting Peter Pan Panto twist!

Packed with plenty of entertainment for adults and children and an abundance of references to the local area, the Venue Cymru Pantomime is the perfect family show to get you in the festive mood. So take your grandparents, your parents, your children or even your best friends and you’re bound to leave in a magical mood!

Peter Pan will be at Venue Cymru in Llandudno until December 31. To book your place and sail on the Jolly Roger just visit the Venue Cymru website or phone the Box Office on 01492 872000.

You can get up to £1000 in high street vouchers when you buy a luxury lodge at New Pines Holiday Home Park

Perfectly nestled in the Denbighshire countryside, New Pines Holiday Home Park is ideally located to explore the local area. Only a 5 minute drive from the bustling seaside town of Rhyl, where you can explore a traditional seaside resort, including crazy golf, amusement arcades, retails stores, and outdoor cinema and of course the beach! New Pines is also a 10 minute drive from the up and coming town of Prestatyn, which is home to the large retail park with brand names and smaller boutique shops. New Pines offers a fabulous family focused destination along the North wales Coastline.

enjoy christmas on us

If you’ve been considering buying a stunning static caravan or luxurious lodge at New Pines, now is the ideal time. Not only are high street vouchers up for grabs, but you’ll also get site fees free until March 2019 too, all when you purchase before 17th December!
When you buy your static caravan at New Pines Holiday Home Park, before 17th December, you’ll get £500 in high street vouchers to go towards a delicious Christmas dinner and wonderful presents for your family and friends. The open plan living space in our wide range of static caravans is ideal for family entertaining this Christmas, with the fitted kitchen holding everything you need for cooking up a storm, and the sumptuous bedrooms serving the best night’s sleep.

If you’ve been looking for a luxury lodge for sale in North Wales, New Pines is the place for you and if you buy before 17th December you’ll receive £1000 in high street vouchers! The vouchers will help create a wonderful Christmas in your dream holiday home, paying for a mouth-watering Christmas dinner and going towards some amazing presents too! The large open plan living areas offer the perfect space to relax and entertain, with a fully fitted kitchen, stunning bedrooms and ensuites on offer, as well as family sized bathrooms to keep everyone happy!

Don’t forget that along with getting the high street vouchers, you’ll also get site fees free until March 2019 when you purchase before 17th December!

what’s New Pines all about?

New Pines Holiday Home Park is a family focused destination with a fantastic and friendly community of owners. The gated community enjoy 5 star facilities, including an indoor tropically heated swimming pool, luxury Jacuzzi and relaxing sauna & steam room, as well as there being a state of the art gymnasium onsite.

You’ll enjoy a delicious meal from the onsite restaurant, serving everything from light lunches to mouth-watering meals and decadent desserts. The family entertainments room hosts a soft play area for the little ones, arcade games, pool tables and games consoles, so children of all ages will love spending time there! The outdoor playing field hosts various events throughout the year, from summer fun days to bonfire night celebrations, there is also a dedicated dog park with closed off fence for the fur-babies in your life and even allotments where owners grown their own vegetables!

New Pines is also the home of cheeky Charlie Bear and his team of Rangers, who organise new events and activities every week for the children to get involved in! Activities and events include, film nights, face painting parties, craft activities, cooking fun, as well as dance shows, water walkers and so much more! During the evening head on over to the Cabaret Lounge for a regular programme of family entertainment, including quizzes, bingo, movie nights, karaoke nights and discos. As well as, a full programme of cabaret singers taking to the stage and even our wonderful home grown talent producing themed shows and wowing you with their vocal skills!

New Pines really is a big friendly community, with a range of events bringing everyone together all year round, and being perfectly placed to explore the North Wales Coastline.

So why not save and make some money just before Christmas? Purchase your dream holiday home at New Pines and receive high street vouchers to put towards your Christmas, as well as getting your site fees free until March 2019!

Our dedicated Ownership Team will take you through the purchasing process step by step and are always on hand to answer any questions you may have throughout buying your holiday home. Call our team on 01745858010, or talk to an advisor via our Live Chat service for more information, or to book your park tour to come and see what we are all about!

Have Christmas on us at New Pines!

Get Ready For It! The brand new musical The Band has opened in Llandudno. Prepare to be taken back in time to 1993 in this heartfelt musical which follows five 16-year-old girls all fixated on their weekly dose of Top of the Pops, Smash Hits magazine and a goal to meet the members of their much-loved boy band.

In the first act we follow the five best friends through the ups and downs of school life and when Debbie (played by Rachelle Diedericks) wins a competition to see their favourite pop group, the five friends head to their first ever pop gig filled with excitement. Suddenly the girls are left in a situation they never thought they’d have to face and part ways. (To avoid giving away any spoilers, just make sure you take some tissues!).

Flash forward to 2017, we’re reunited with the girls who are now women in their 40s and when their beloved boy band heads on a reunion tour, they pack their bags and head to Prague still determined to meet their heroes. But the trip turns into more than just revisiting the past and instead they realise they all need to say goodbye to their ghosts and rekindle their friendship.

This musical provides more than just a tribute to Take That. It tugs on the heart strings from the off and portrays real life stories and situations but also adds some much needed comical humour to bring you back up after the lows.

If you watched BBC’s Let It Shine then you’ll recognise The Band played by AJ Bentley, Nick Carsberg, Yazdan Qafouri, Curtis T Johns and Sario Solomon, who, as Five to Five, won the show earlier this year. They brought the Shine to the show, featuring in almost every scene and following the girls throughout their life journey – showing how a boy band can become part of your life. They provide plenty of classic boy band dance moves, as well as singing some of Take That’s most known songs such as Pray, Million Love Songs and Greatest Day but their stunning harmonies stood out best when singing songs such as The Garden and Said It All.

The star performance comes from young Rachel played by Faye Christall who shone on stage, she was so down to earth and relatable. The character, who Faye shared with Rachel Lumburg (older Rachel), was the lead role of the five girls and you could just tell that The Band was a massive part of her life. When things got hard she’d cry out ‘Louder Boys’ as they were signing around her which was so heart-warming to watch. Young Heather played by Katy Clayton had audiences in fits of laughter, her comic timing is much to be admired!

A personal favourite scene of mine was when both the 90s girls and 2017 women were sat on a bus with disguised members of The Band. Together they sang a beautiful rendition of Back For Good which had members of the audience singing along.

If you were once or still are a fan of a pop band then The Band will resonate with all those feelings that you Never Forget, even if you aren’t a Take That fan, you’ll still be blown away by all the amazing entertainment it offers!

I can honestly say that The Band is one of the best musicals I’ve ever seen – you will not be disappointed and it almost feels like Take That themselves are giving a nod of thanks to their loyal fans.

So take a nostalgic trip back to the 90’s and be prepared to sing your heart out for one night of unmissable entertainment!

To book tickets to see The Band (which will be in Llandudno until November 25th) visit the Venue Cymru website or phone the Box Office on 01492 872000.

OMG you guys, Legally Blonde is like totally WOW!

With plenty of surprise factor, a superb soundtrack and an abundance of pink the Legally Blonde cast took to the stage in the Rhyl Pavilion for their opening night at the seaside theatre.

The romantic comedy which first started out as a book by Amanda Brown – who based it on her own experiences at Law School – was later turned into a film in 2001 before taking to Broadway in 2007 and the West End in 2009. It follows sorority sister Elle Woods who, after being dumped, changes her mind-set and puts down the shopping bags and picks up the books determined to somehow find herself a place at the prestigious Harvard Law School to try and win her ‘one true love’ back.

With the support of her friends and her beloved dog Bruiser, Elle heads on a journey which teaches her some of the most important life lessons.

Eurovision 2017 contestant, X Factor and theatre star, Lucie Jones took on the leading role of Elle Woods in this UK tour. She brought the typical bubbly personality we all love about Elle Woods to life on stage but added her own unique twist. Fans of the original film will notice the different take on the character, which was originally played by Reese Witherspoon in the well-known film of the same name, but Lucie really brought the sass to the show – and OMG you guys those vocals were just AMAZING.

I didn’t expect the show to be as funny as it was, there were so many comical moments both in song and during the performance that had the whole audience in fits of laughter. One particular scene where two of the male dancers come out dressed as angels filled the theatre with laughter – but I won’t give anymore away! Just keep an eye out for the scene!

The soundtrack to this life-affirming musical is just perfect in every way. There are a catalogue of tunes to get you up on your feet and leave you feeling on a high! From So Much Better to What You Want and Positive, the cast brought the energy to the high-impact performances and for those that like a good sing along, trust me, there were an abundance of catchy songs that you’ll definitely be singing for days after you’ve seen the show.

Rita Simons, best known as Roxy Mitchell in BBC’s EastEnders, played Paulette Bonafonte and performed some heartwarming scenes with Lucie’s character Elle. She was outrageously funny, completely full of confidence and provided plenty of comic moments for audiences. She definitely brought the fun to the party in bucket loads!

Those fans of Coronation Street and Emmerdale will be pleased to see Bill Ward in this upbeat musical. He took on the role of Professor Callahan, providing all the bravado and swagger you’d expect from his character.

From the moment the curtain lifts Legally Blonde will push you into a world full of sparkles, pink items and cute dogs, providing plenty of fun along the way!

You don’t have to be familiar with the book or film to grasp the storyline. So just make sure to practice your best Bend & Snap and head along to Rhyl Pavilion to enjoy the uplifting musical while you can!

Legally Blonde will be at Rhyl Pavilion till Saturday 28th October. Don’t miss your chance to see the smash hit musical whilst it’s on the North Wales coast! Phone the Box Office on 01745 330000 or visit the Rhyl Pavilion website to book your tickets.

Get Ready For It! The Brand New Musical Filled With All The Best Take That Sing Along Songs Is Coming To Llandudno…

Let us Relight Your Fire this Autumn… we’re giving you the opportunity to attend the party of the year as Take That’s new musical The Band heads to North Wales!

You can be part of the opening night action at Venue Cymru if you enter our fantastic Facebook competition to be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets for you and a friend.

The most-talked about musical of the year is being brought to Llandudno by David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers, who decided to take Tim Frith’s production around the UK bringing the stage show to life! Featuring all the Take That classics it provides the perfect Party Remix for fans across the country.

The Band follows five 16 year-old friends in 1992, for them ‘the band’ is everything and the music they make is the soundtrack to their lives. We’re reunited with them 25 years on as the group of friends, who are now 40-something year-old women, try once more to fulfil their dream of meeting their heroes.

The boyband will be played by AJ Bentley, Nick Carsberg, Yazdan Qafouri, Curtis T Johns and Sario Solomon, who, as Five to Five, won BBC’s Let It Shine last year, one of the judges of the show being the lead singer of Take That Gary Barlow.

They will be joined on stage by Rachel Lumberg as Rachel and Faye Christall as Young Rachel, Emily Joyce as Heather and Katy Clayton as Young Heather, Alice Fitzjohn as Claire and Sarah Kate Howarth as Young Claire, with Jayne McKenna as Zoe and Lauren Jacobs as Young Zoe making up the cast who will bring The Band to life for 12 days at Venue Cymru in Llandudno.

Audiences at the opening of the musical at Manchester Opera House were treated to a massive surprise when Take That and Lulu took to the stage to add that finishing Shine to the production.

Take That were said to be Holding Back the Tears at the opening night of their first production which saw them take on the role of theatre producers. Since that opening night the show has gone from strength to strength and is now the fastest-selling musical theatre tour of all time.

This show promises to keep you Up All Night so don’t miss your chance to see the breath-taking brand new production before it hits London’s West End.

The Band runs from 14th to 25th November at Venue Cymru and we’re Sure you’ll enjoy the rollercoaster show. Book your tickets online now on the Venue Cymru website or call the Box Office on 01492 872000.

So How Deep Is Your Love for Take That? Tag a friend over on our post on the New Pines Facebook to be in with a chance of bagging the pair of tickets we have up for grabs for the show stopping musical’s opening night at Venue Cymru on Tuesday 14th November!

Count your Lucky Stars and Hope you’ll be part of the Take That Party which promises to be the Greatest Day of your life!

terms and conditions

– To enter the competition, one must tag another Facebook user
– Only one entry per person (but you can tag each other)
– Competition closes at 4pm on Tuesday 31st October and a winner will be selected at random
– The winner will be picked at 4pm and announced by 5pm on Tuesday 31st October 2017 (have a little PATIENCE)
– We’ll notify the ‘tagger’ on Facebook and ask them to contact us with their details via private message. The ‘tagger’ will be sent details of how to obtain both tickets and are responsible for sharing the prize with the ‘taggee’
– Not open to employees or affiliates of New Pines or Darwin Escapes
– Prize must be claimed via direct message by midnight on Friday 3rd November 2017
– Cash alternatives are not available
– Alternative dates/times/theatres are not available – tickets are for ‘The Band’ 14th November 2017 7:30pm at Venue Cymru
– Travel and accommodation is not included
– Prize is non-transferable
– The manager’s decision is final

GOOD LUCK! Oh and don’t forget to give our New Pines Facebook page a like too!

Jump aboard the Jolly Roger and set sail for Neverland at Llandudno’s Christmas Pantomime. Panto season is upon us and the annual launch of the Llandudno showstopper has taken place in preparation for the festive madness to begin…

This year’s Venue Cymru Christmas bonanza will take audiences into Neverland to experience the childhood classic of Peter Pan live on stage. Featuring the well-known characters from the iconic J M Barrie novel and the addition of a panto Dame and a Mermaid (of course covered in sequined and glitter galore), this year’s annual family panto is promised to come back with that added sparkle!

Former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas will swap the cobbles for the theatre stage donning his best hook and Pirate costume to take on this year’s panto baddie Captain Hook.

The 32-year-old made his pantomime debut last year as Prince Charming in Cinderella but will now be turning from good guy to bad guy to take on the role of Hook who is determined to hunt down Peter Pan and his gang of Lost Boys.

Salford-born Ryan burst onto our television screens on Christmas Day in 2000 and it was only last year that the actor decided to spread his acting wings from soap land into other avenues. He’s recently starred on the Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls 2017 (which we won’t spoil for those of you still yet to see it!). He’s now hoping to bring the surprise factor when he takes to the stage in Llandudno in December.

sequins, sparkles and the return of a dame can only mean one thing… christmas is on its way!

Ryan of course won’t be alone, so get ready to witness even more outrageous costumes and experience plenty of laughs when much-loved local resident Dame, Andy Jones (Mrs Smee) makes his return to Venue Cymru, especially after his hilarious comedy routines in last year’s Aladdin! This year will mark his 36th panto appearance – so with plenty of experience behind him and an abundance of elaborate getup’s, you know you’re in for a treat when Andy is involved!

Also joining the stage for the 2017 panto will be Birkenhead-born actress, Pauline Daniels who has a string of accolades to her name, performing in theatres across the UK for over thirty years! She’s also known for her tv roles in shows such as Brookside and Blue Murder and for singing her way through various musicals such as Chicago and Gypsy with the Philharmonic Orchestra. Pauline will be taking on the role of Mimi the Magical Mermaid and I’m sure she too will have a fantastic choice of costumes!

The trio were getting on like a house on fire at the press launch, with plenty of comical humour between them and Ryan even managed to keep Goldie the parrot in check! So if that’s anything to go by audiences will be delighted with this year’s Christmas spectacular! It’s one not to miss.

Peter Pan will be at Venue Cymru in Llandudno from December 9 to 31. So if you’re at our Aberconwy Resort & Spa or you’re planning to book a holiday at one of our other stunning parks in North Wales this December then why not get your festive frock on and join in the pantomime booing at Venue Cymru!

Tickets are available from the Venue Cymru website or via the Box Office by phoning 01492 872000.

Experience the movie classic of Dirty Dancing live on stage in Llandudno. Audiences were having the time of their lives as Dirty Dancing took to the stage in Llandudno for its debut night.

With watermelons galore, plenty of 60’s music and dance moves in abundance, the Dirty Dancing live stage show mirrored all the classic scenes from the hit 1980’s film and sent audiences wild when ‘I’ve Had The Time Of My Life’ started to be played and the iconic final scene began.

The American romantic drama follows the story of Frances (Baby) Houseman played in this UK tour of the stage show by Katie Eccles, who has featured in TV shows Mr Selfridge, Grantchester and Endeavour. At the age of 17, Baby takes a family holiday to New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister, Lisa Houseman (Lizzie Ottley) and parents Dr Jake Houseman (Julian Harries) and Majorie Houseman (Simone Craddock).

When she discovers that the staff of the resort are hosting an all-night dance party, she finds a new love for the world of dance and finds herself mesmerised by Johnny Castle, the resort dance instructor played by Lewis Griffiths, who has a string of theatre credits to his name including Jersey Boys, Ghost – The Musical and Legally Blonde. Baby’s life begins to change overnight as she finds herself thrown into being Johnny’s new leading lady both on-stage and off.

Lewis portrayed a fantastic version of Patrick Swayze, his posture and swagger was everything you would expect from the character of Johnny. Both Lewis and Eccles had perfect on-stage chemistry and executed the final performance with ease and electric energy, managing to pull-off the iconic lift.

The live band provided plenty of entertainment and songs performed included ‘Hey! Baby’, ‘Save The Last Dance For Me’ and ‘These Arms Of Mine’ which had theatre-goers singing along. The majority of the singing was performed by Michael Kent and Sophia Mackay, who both did a superb job and belted out some of the most memorable songs from the movie with their impressive vocal performances.

Fans of the film who were sat in the audience were delighted to hear the key lines being played out on stage and cheered for lines including ‘nobody puts Baby in the corner’ and ‘I carried a watermelon’.

The whole show provided a treat for the eyes and ears with a brilliant set which turned to give a different setting for each scene and some amazing special effects allowing the cast to play out every iconic scene from Dirty Dancing, including the water scene where Johnny teaches Baby the all-famous lift.

The talent of the Dirty Dancing live cast was unbelievable to watch. Their athleticism is to be commended and they provided plenty of passion and romance – everything you want from the dancing classic!

This is definitely not a show you want to miss!

Dirty Dancing will be at Venue Cymru in Llandudno until September 16. To book tickets visit the Venue Cymru website or phone the box office on 01492 872000.

Sneak Peek inside Aberconwy’s beautiful Carnaby Envoy…With plenty of holiday lodges for sale in North Wales, the Carnaby Envoy offer luxury finishings at an affordable price. Aberconwy offers five star facilities in a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere, with sumptuous dining from the award winning Signature’s Restaurant onsite.

carnaby envoy (2016)

£84,995

The Carnaby Envoy is a new listing with an ultra-modern finish, with an American style fridge/freezer, fully fitted kitchen and luxuriously soft sofas all adding to the relaxing atmosphere of your home away from home. With the master bedroom offering an ensuite shower room, a large family bathroom and two spacious bedrooms, you will never want to leave the stylings of your luxury holiday home in North Wales.

Aberconwy Resort & Spa is an Owners Exclusive resort, where you will become part of a friendly and welcoming community of like-minded people, in stunning surroundings.

Being just a stone’s throw away from the Conwy Morfa Beach, and with the Snowdonia Mountain Range serving as a beautiful backdrop, you will get an outstanding view from every window of your holiday home. The onsite, five-star facilities include a beautiful indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi pool, sauna, steam room and Langley’s Lounge where you can grab a bite to eat and a drink. Also onsite is the newly refurbished Langley’s Country Club, where you will find two gym rooms, one dedicated contours gym, which also hosts HIIT classes, as well as the state of the art full gym, with friendly personal trainers to help you whenever you need. Indulge in an Aromatherapy Associates treatments from our trained therapists at the Aberconwy Spa, and enjoy a mouth watering meal at the award winning Signature’s Restaurant, which was the recipient of AA Rosette award, as well as being Michelin recommended.

If this all sounds like a life you could get used to, get in touch with our dedicated Ownership Team via our live chat service, our contact form, or call us on 01745858010 for more information.

Happy Holiday Home Ownership!