CAR PARK PARTY! - EVENT NEWS

CAR PARK PARTY! THE UK’S ONLY LIVE TOURING EVENT THIS SUMMER…

INTU MERRY HILL, BIRMINGHAM AND COALITION AGENCY
THE ULTIMATE DRIVE-IN ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE
23RD - 24TH JULY 2020 

TICKETS ON SALE FROM 10AM, FRIDAY 19TH JUNE

Buckle up Birmingham! Your family’s summer plans may be looking a little different this year, but we’re bringing the party from the comfort and safety of your car.

intu Merry Hill is delighted to be hosting CAR PARK PARTY, the UK’s only live touring event and a socially distanced and safe entertainment experience.

CAR PARK PARTY is an outdoor ‘drive-in’ event bringing together world renowned brands in comedy, karaoke and theatre. Each day will hold a different fun-filled experience, showcasing Car Park Comedy, Car Park Karaoke and Car Park Theatre.

The shows will take place on the main car park at The Waterfront at intu Merry Hill, spanning across two days on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th July. 

A traffic management system will be in place and all vehicles will be parked two metres apart. Food and beverages will be available to buy and takeaway, adhering to government guidelines on social distancing and safety. Accessible toilet facilities will be provided with social distancing health and safety management and sanitation measures in place.

On Thursday evening the entertainment begins with a spectacular sing-along concert from the Massaoke Band, bringing two performances with ‘A Night at the Musicals’ and ‘Back to the Eighties’. Families are in for a treat during the daytime on Friday when Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain brings live theatre to the car park, whilst Friday evening will feature some of the UK’s top comedic talent, supplied by the world-famous Comedy Store.

 There will be limited tickets for each show priced at £35 per car for comedy & karaoke and £30 per car for theatre (£2.50 booking fee applies). Tickets are available at carparkparty.com.

CAR PARK KARAOKE in association with The Massaoke Band – Thursday 23rd July 6pm & 8.30pm
The idea is simple: a brilliant live band play the greatest anthems of all time with giant screens projecting lyrics, reinventing the car sing-along so all the family can join in. The Massaoke Band bring the party wherever they play; they’ve had thousands singing along with them at shows including Glastonbury and Latitude Festivals, the Rugby World Cup and Fringe Festivals around the world, establishing The Massaoke Band as one of the most exhilarating live acts around.

 CAR PARK THEATRE in association with Horrible Histories Live On Stage – Friday 24th July 2.30pm
Based on the best-selling books written by Terry Deary and published by Scholastic, first launched in 2005 with the world premieres of Terrible Tudors & Vile Victorians. Since then the Birmingham Stage Company has produced eighteen different Horrible shows, performing to over three million people in the UK, including the longest running children’s show in West End history, with its record-breaking series Barmy Britain. Horrible Histories live on stage has also become a worldwide phenomenon, performing in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Qatar, Oman, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, New Zealand and Australia, where it performed in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House. 

Terry Deary is the author of Horrible Histories which is the world’s bestselling children’s history book series. The series is illustrated by Martin Brown. There are over 80 Horrible Histories titles with sales over 30 million in 40 countries. Deary is also the author of over 300 fiction and non-fiction books for young people. ‘A cultural phenomenon. The Horrible Histories series of books have been formative experiences for anyone born since the late 1980s’ Daily Telegraph.

CAR PARK COMEDY in association with The Comedy Store – Friday 24th July 7pm & 9pm
With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new talent and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with The Comedy Store. Car Park Comedy will showcase the brightest names in comedy today (many of whom you will recognise from shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats, Mock The Week & Have I Got News For You), with two shows per location with a lorry-load of laughs guaranteed, putting smiles on faces in every car.

DATES!

3rd-4th July Powderham Castle, Exeter 

9th-11th July Henley Festival, Henley 

17th-18th July Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton 

23rd-24th July intu Merry Hill, Birmingham 

24th-25th July Newbury Racecourse, Newbury 

25th-26th July intu Trafford Centre, Manchester 

31st July-1st August Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford 

7th-8th August Down Royal Racecourse, Belfast 

 More to be added…