19/10/2026
DIXIE
DIXIE β THE GOAL KING: COUNTDOWN BEGINS TO DEBUT SCREENING
The story of football legend Dixie Dean is coming to the big screen at New Brightonβs Floral Pavilion on Friday 22 January 2027βthe 120th anniversary of his birth.
Tickets are now available for the debut screening of Dixie β The Goal King, a 70-minute documentary from FreeStand Films celebrating the life and achievements of the boy from Birkenhead who became a goalscoring legend for Everton and England.
Written and presented by Dixieβs biographer, veteran football writer and broadcaster John Keith, the documentary follows William Ralph Dean from his Birkenhead birthplace and early footballing days at Tranmere Rovers through to stardom with Everton and England.
Filmed, directed and edited by Michael Wishart and produced by Gillian Beattie, it contains previously unseen footage and photographs, alongside the only filmed interview about Dixie given by his eldest son, Bill.
Made with the cooperation of Everton FC and the Dean family, the film includes Dixieβs own words and contributions from Bill Kenwright, Gary Lineker, Duncan Ferguson, Joe Royle, Mark Lawrenson, Ian Callaghan and members of Dixieβs family.
Graeme Sharp, one of Dixieβs successors in Evertonβs famous No. 9 shirt and second only to him in the clubβs all-time goalscoring chart, also features in the documentary.
Graeme will appear live on stage at the Floral Pavilion, in conversation with John Keith about the great man. Members of the audience will also have the opportunity to put their own questions to him.
Tickets cost Β£32, with concessions available for Β£27. They can be purchased in person at the Floral Pavilion box office, by calling 0151 666 0000, or online at floralpavilion.com.
For further information, please contact:
Michael Wishart
[email protected]
07803 927508
VIEW Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeUJMEwJcUY&t=19s
BOOK Tickets: https://www.floralpavilion.com/event/dixie-the-goal-king-debut-screening-with-special-guest-graeme-sharp/