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#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
Welcome to my first season at the helm of Blackpool’s Grand Theatre! We’re bringing on back the good times! with West End and Broadway five-star smash hit musicals Dreamboats & Petticoats, Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, and the return of Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical The Rocky Horror Show. We’re set for a great new season here in Blackpool with a ‘Summer of Sound’, with music from the greats like Showaddywaddy (Under The Moon of Love), celebrating A Country Night In Nashville, and A Spectacular Night of Queen! For families and our younger audiences, we’ve something magical with Pop Princesses. For late Summer, we’re thrilled to open the national tour of the chilling new ghost story When Darkness Falls and, later this year, welcome Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s absurdly funny SPIKE celebrating the comedy genius of Spike Milligan and ‘The Goons’. The Studio re-launches with two acclaimed productions marking the 50th Anniversary of Pride including Riot Act a journey through six-decades of queer history, and The MP, Aunty Mandy & Me, exploring power and manipulation through a queer voice from the #MeToo movement.
Blackpool Grand’s work extends well beyond our stage and I’m incredibly proud of the work we deliver within our community inspiring creativity and contributing to Blackpool’s Resilience Revolution. As I write, members of our community cast are preparing to make their stage debuts with Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. To find out more about all of our work, visit our website, follow us on social media or check out our new podcast: Eat. THEATRE. Sleep. Repeat. Anthony Stone, Chair of Blackpool Grand Theatre, said ‘I’m delighted with the programme this season, an eclectic mix of shows that I know will appeal to many in our community. Seeing the volume of West End and Broadway musicals returning to the stage with tickets at accessible pricing is delightful. I’m extremely happy to see such a diverse programme, including the return of The Studio'. I look forward to welcoming you to The Grand this Summer.
Adam
Adam Knight - Chief Executive Blackpool Grand Theatre
GRAND SUMMER
BILL KENWRIGHT and LAURIE MANSFIELD present
Dreamboats & Petticoats Bringing On Back The Good Times! THE GOOD TIMES ARE BACK! And so are Bobby, Laura, Sue, Norman, and the gang! It’s time to shake off those blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll like never before! Special guest star Mark Wynter joins the cast in this feel-good show inspired by the latest release in the series of smash-hit, multimillion selling Dreamboats & Petticoats albums. Bringing On Back The Good Times is filled with wit, charm and songs from the golden era of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Featuring some of the greatest hit songs ever written from Roy Orbison, Eddie Cochran, The Drifters, The Supremes, Connie Francis, The Walker Brothers, and many, many more.
Date Tickets Tue 02 to Sat 06 Aug
Time 7.30pm Wed, Thu and Sat Matinees
kenwright.com
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
2:30pm
Starting from £17 Under 18yrs (Tue to Thu only) £4 off Under 26s (18-26yrs) £13.50 (50 seat limit per performance)
1894 Club, Friends of The Grand and group discounts available
@BKL_Productions
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Handshake presents
Showaddywaddy 'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades! Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the world extensively. Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe. Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock 'n' Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many, many more. So come and join the ‘Dancin’ Party’… ‘You’ve Got What It Takes’!
Date Tickets Wed 27 Jul Wed 10, Wed 17 and Wed 24 Aug
Under 16yrs
£26.50 £13.25
Time
showaddywaddy.net
7:30pm
@showaddywaddyuk
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
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Handshake presents
A Country Night In Nashville Direct from the Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the history of Country, featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present. Hits from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves, are showcased by the amazing Dominic Halpin and the Hurricanes. With songs including Ring Of Fire, Crazy, Follow Your Arrow, It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, Need You Now, 9-5, and The Gambler to name just a few, this incredible celebration of Country music is a night not to be missed.
Date Tickets Thu 28 Jul, Thu 11 and Thu 25 Aug
Time
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
7:30pm
Under 16yrs
£26.50 £13.25
GRAND SUMMER
A S P E C TAC U L A R N I G H T O F
A Spectacular Night of Queen A Spectacular Night of Queen will transport you back to the days when Queen ruled the airways! This high-energy concert features fantastic lighting, staging and sound that really captures the pomp and brilliance of Freddie Mercury and this iconic British band. Performed by the renowned and extremely talented bands Majesty (Sat 30 July, Sat 13 Aug), Supreme Queen (Sat 20 Aug) and The Freddie & Queen Experience (Sat 27 Aug)! Featuring an amazing live band, they will perform non-stop anthems including Don’t Stop Me Now, We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions, Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga and many more! They WILL rock you!
Date Tickets Sat 30 Jul Sat 13, Sat 20 and Sat 27 Aug
Under 16yrs
£26.50 £13.25
Time
7:30pm
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
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Sweeney Entertainments presents
Pop Princesses A Magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars! This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. A musical spectacular starring four fabulous fairy tale Princesses who just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix. Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, plus all the best songs from all your favourite films and musicals. Come and join the fun!
Date Tickets Sun 31 Jul Sun 28 Aug
(Meet the Princesses)
Time
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
VIP (Front row)
6pm
£18.50 £28.50
SUMMER ROCK Total Productions presents
Rock for Heroes Featuring over 20 classic rock songs and amazing lighting and sound, there is a reason they are the No.1 UK touring rock show. Rock For Heroes is a show like no other, so hold on because “For Those About To Rock, We Salute You”!
Date & Time
Fri 26 Aug 7:30pm
Tickets Starting from 65yrs+ Under 18yrs
£19 £2 off £19
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight Get ready to be moved with Festival of The Dead’s brandnew show, ‘The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight’, an evening that brings a glorious mashup of head-banging hits, classical instruments and an abundance of candles! Featuring the classical reimaginings of a 13-piece Chamber Orchestra, re-live and experience some of the most well-known and well-loved Rock and Metal songs from the last 40-years, including the likes of Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Rage Against the Machine, Linkin Park and many more.
Date & Time
Wed 31 Aug 7:30pm
Tickets Starting from Premium Seats
£23.50 £60.50
(Ticket includes T-shirt Voucher for merchandise stand)
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
10 | ENTERTAINMENT The Gig Cartel presents
Red Hot Chilli Pipers The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are the most famous bagpipe band in the world, ever, and they’re coming to Blackpool as part of their latest World Tour.
Date & Time
Sun 05 Jun 7:30pm
Tickets
£31
The band’s achievements have reached incredible heights with their ground-breaking fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock/pop anthems which they proudly call “Bagrock”. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are a genuinely unique experience.
rhcp.scot @chillipipers
Entertainers presents
The Magic of Motown Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown!
Date & Time
Sun 12 Jun 7:30pm
Tickets 65yrs+ Under 18yrs
£31.50 £2 off £2 off
Seen by over a million people, and now in its 17th year. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane in this breath-taking live concert spectacular.
entertainers.co.uk @Entertainers_UK
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
DRAMA | 11
Aria Entertainment presents
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice One of Britain’s greatest modern plays, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, is embarking on a UK Tour. Starring TV favourite Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street, Dinnerladies, Loose Women), British soap royalty Ian Kelsey (Emmerdale, Casualty) and "the girl of a thousand voices" and two-time Drama Desk Award Nominee Christina Bianco, as Little Voice. Cartwright’s timeless and iconic tale explores the highs and the lows of small-town dreams, family rivalry and finding your voice in a noisy world. With humour, heart and countless powerhouse ballads all performed live on stage, featuring music from Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey, Billie Holliday and many more, this life-affirming production will rouse even the weariest of souls.
Date Tickets Wed 15 to Sat 18 Jun
Time
£25 £13.50
(Wed evening only)
7:30pm Wed and Sat Matinees 2pm
littlevoice.com
Starting from 18 to 26s
65yrs+ £3 off 1894 Club, Friends of The Grand and group discounts available
@LittleVoiceTour
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
12 | ENTERTAINMENT Entertainers presents
80s Live! You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up!
Date & Time
Sun 19 Jun 7:30pm
Tickets 65yrs+ Under 18yrs Friends of The Grand
£28.50 £2 off £2 off £2 off
1894 Club | Silver 1894 Club | Gold 1894 Club | Diamond
£2 off £2 off £2 off
We will be heading down the Atlanta highway, so bring your jukebox money and get ready to Jitterbug. The ultimate 80s night out, so come dressed to impress as we spin you around and around for a night to remember.
entertainers.co.uk @Entertainers_UK
Red Entertainments Ltd presents
Housewives on Holiday
Date & Time
Sun 26 Jun 7:30pm
Tickets
£27.50
From the writers and producers of Hormonal Housewives and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, it’s time to get away from it all and join the Housewives on Holiday! The brand-new comedy stars the legendary Nolan sister Maureen Nolan and welcomes back the return of Hormonal Housewives Julie Coombe and Josephine Partridge.
housewivesonholiday.com
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
MUSICAL | 13
Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company presents
Boogie Nights the Musical Boogie Nights the 70s Musical tells the hilarious and heart-warming story of Roddy, a Jack-the-lad, whose life of birds, booze and boogie is about to be turned upside down. Packed with all the greatest disco classics, you’ll be dancing in the aisles to the grooviest chart-topping hits like You Sexy Thing, Y.M.C.A., I Will Survive, Blame it on the Boogie, Enough is Enough, Celebration, Boogie Wonderland and many many more! Written by Jon Conway. Script associates Shane Richie and Terry Morrison. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe.
Date Tickets Wed 22 to Sat 25 Jun
Time Fri and Sat Matinees
7:30pm 2pm
Starting from Under 18yrs
£18.50 £15.50
Family of Four Ticket
£64
(One or more must be under 18yrs. Select four Adult tickets and enter promocode BOOGIE4)
Group 10+
£5 off
(Wed to Fri. Selected tickets)
@bfloc
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
14 | ENTERTAINMENT MRC Enterprises presents
Bowie Experience Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie.
Date & Time
Thu 30 Jun 7:30pm
Tickets
£29
A must-see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy. Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail, bringing the golden years of David Bowie to theatres across the globe. So, put on your red shoes and Let’s Dance!
Johnny Ball presents his marvellous
Wonders Beyond Numbers
Date & Time
Sat 02 Jul 2:30pm
Tickets Under 18yrs/Students Family of Four ticket
£18.50 £15.50 £60
(Discount applied at basket. Must include at least one under 18yrs)
This motivational show is ideal for families with children 9 years upwards through Teenage. Based on Johnny’s Books, which sell in over 40 languages, it enthuses over the history of Maths and Science with the aim of boosting the desire amongst young people, to aim higher and achieve, irrespective of their present educational standing. "Your fantastic ‘Wonders Beyond Numbers’ show, had me transfixed. It was wonderful seeing young and old, alike, laughing time and time again." Previous attendee. Johnny will be signing copies of his books and chatting at the end of the show.
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
ENTERTAINMENT | 15 GS Concert Promotions Ltd presents
The Lancashire Hotpots: The Chips and Giggles Tour The Lancashire Hotpots return to Blackpool with their Chips & Giggles Tour. Bernard and the boys will be playing all your Lancashire Hotpots favourites: I Fear Ikea, Shopmobility Scooter and of course… Chippy Tea! It’s going to be an unbeatable night of music and laughs for everyone.
Date & Time
Sat 09 Jul 7:30pm
Tickets 65yrs+ Under 18yrs
£20.50 £2 off £2 off
Age Guidance 14yrs+
thelancashirehotpots.net @thehotpots
Steve Steinman Productions Ltd presents
Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love - The Meat Loaf Story Following his sell-out 2021 national tour, the highly acclaimed Steve Steinman brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits, with special guest star Lorraine Crosby, the female lead vocalist on Meat Loaf’s Grammy award-winning song I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That).
Date & Time
Sun 10 July 7:30pm
Tickets Starting from 1894 Club | Silver 1894 Club | Gold 1894 Club | Diamond
£31.50 £2 off £3 off £5 off
@SteveSteinman
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
16 | FAMILY/ENTERTAINMENT Fiery Light PPS Ltd presents
Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever Peppa is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig – it’s going to be her best day ever!
Peppa Pig © Astley Baker Davies Ltd / Entertainment One UK Ltd 2003
Date & Time
Sat 16 and Sun 17 Jul 10am, 1pm and 4pm
Tickets Starting from Under 16yrs
£18.50 £2 off
(Babes in Arms (2yrs and under) Please call the box office to book)
Family of Four Ticket
Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs, and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy.
£74
(Select four Adult tickets to qualify. Band B Tickets only, discount applied at basket, one or more must be under 16yrs)
1894 Club discounts available
peppapiglive.com @PeppaPigLive
Prestige Productions Ltd presents
Some Guys Have All The Luck Over 50 years since the release of Rod’s first album, Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story is back.
Date & Time
Sun 24 Jul 7:30pm
Tickets 65yrs+
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
£28 £26.50
Direct from the West End. Capturing the excitement, energy and charisma that have made Rod a true rock icon, including those infamous moves and all the hits like Handbags & Gladrags, Maggie May, Baby Jane, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Sailing and The First Cut Is The Deepest.
DRAMA | 17
Paul Morrissey Ltd, Christopher Wheeler and Molly Morris in association with The BARD, Jason Haigh-Ellery and Glynis Henderson Productions present
When Darkness Falls A ghost story by James Milton and Paul Morrissey Some people believe in ghosts. Some don’t. Since their existence is not proved beyond all possible doubt, to many they remain folklore: the stuff of legend. When Darkness Falls is a brand-new spine-chilling ghost story that delivers a twisted, terrifying, and thrilling tale that will “leave you cowering in your seat.” Inspired by true events, this powerful new production by James Milton and Paul Morrissey draws us into dark pasts, reveals disturbing truths and explores the power of stories. Perhaps most importantly, the ones we tell ourselves. Age Guidance 15yrs+
Date Tickets Thu 15 to Sat 17 Sep
Time Sat Matinee
7:30pm 2:30pm
Starting from Concessions
£15.50 £3 off
1894 Club, Friends of The Grand and group discounts available
whendarknessfalls.co.uk
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
18 | ENTERTAINMENT One Night in Dublin Ltd presents
One Night in Dublin Starring The Wild Murphys
Date & Time
Sun 18 Sep 7:30pm
Tickets
£27
One Night in Dublin returns to Blackpool guaranteeing one glorious night of high-energy Irish Music and more than a little bit of Craic. The multi-award-winning tribute band The Wild Murphys features the very best professional musicians playing a mix of traditional and contemporary tunes guaranteed to entertain you all night long.
onenightindublin.com @WildMurphys
Forbidden Nights
Date & Time
Sun 25 Sep 7:30pm
Tickets Starting from
£25.50
Immerse yourself in this sexy, innovative, and classy show. This new-age entertainment brings you world-class circus acts with our signature Forbidden tease. Get ready for your ultimate "Forbidden" night out with two hours of breath-taking action, seductive choreography, and our comedian compere for your entertainment. Age restriction 18yrs+. Contains pyrotechnics, water effects, lasers, and haze/smoke.
forbidden-nights.co.uk @ForbiddenNights
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
ENTERTAINMENT | 19 Twenty-Twenty Entertainment Limited presents
Emma Kenny: Serial Killer Next Door One of the UK’s most notable psychological therapists and crime commentators discusses what creates a serial killer. Emma Kenny will take you on a journey looking at what ingredients of possibility lead to body counts by killers like Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Paul Knowles. What creates a serial killer, and could anything have prevented their potential being activated? Age restriction 16yrs+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Date & Time
Mon 26 Sep 7:30pm
Tickets
£24.50
ekenny.co.uk @emmakennytv
Jongleurs Group Ltd & SS1 Ents Ltd presents
Jongleurs Legends Four Comedy Legends, One Hilarious Night! Buckle up for a comedy rollercoaster ride that will leave you breathless from laughter. Mike Gunn, Ninia Benjamin, Paul Tonkinson and Jarred Christmas will be relentless in their delivery to ensure that you have a great night.
Date & Time
Sun 02 Oct 7:30pm
Tickets
£28.50
Age Recommendation 14yrs+
jongleurs.com @JongleursComedy
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
20 | DRAMA PULSE RECORDS LTD in association with BILL ELMS presents
HELEN FORRESTER’S TO CROSS THE MERSEY
‘A Brilliant Play! Cheshire Today
MARK MORAGHAN
LYNN FRANCIS
PARRY GLASSPOOL
JENNY MURPHY
A BRAND NEW PRODUCTION
‘Emotional & Powerful! British Theatre Guide
DANIEL TAYLOR
LYNNE FITZGERALD
ROB HUDSON
ROY CARRUTHERS
CHLOE MCDONALD
UK PREMIERE TOUR 2022
Pulse Records Limited in association with Bill Elms presents Helen Forrester’s
Twopence To Cross The Mersey Adapted from Helen Forrester’s million-selling autobiography, Twopence To Cross The Mersey is a stunning period drama set in the early 1930s in the midst of the Great Depression. In 1931 Helen’s spendthrift father was declared bankrupt, and the full burden of keeping house fell on Helen’s young shoulders. At the age of 14, Helen had finally had enough of her miserable existence, and so began a bitter fight with her mother and father to attend evening school in an effort to educate herself and make her own way in the world. But Helen’s parents had no intention of releasing their unpaid slave. They had other plans for their selfish daughter.
Date Tickets Tue 04 to Thu 06 Oct
Time Thu Matinee
7:30pm 2:30pm
Starting from Under 18yrs 65yrs+ 18 to 26s
£26.50 £3 off £3 off £13.50
1894 Club, Friends of The Grand and group discounts available Schools
£13.50
(Schools - One free teacher place with every 10 tickets purchased)
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
FAMILY/ENTERTAINMENT | 21 Olivier Award nominee
The Tiger Who Came to Tea A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood based on the book by Judith Kerr. Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour, celebrating over 10 years on stage! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos... expect to be surprised!
Date & Time Fri 07 to Sun 09 Oct Fri 1:30pm Sat and Sun 11am and 2pm
Tickets £15.50 Groups 10+ and Schools £10 (Schools - One free teacher place with every 10 tickets purchased)
Age Guidance 3yrs+
tigerstealive.com @TigersTeaLive
A Celebration of Father Ted with Joe Rooney Join us in celebrating one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, as we welcome renowned stand-up Joe Rooney for a night of all things Father Ted! A hosted screening of the classic episode, a Q&A, plus priests aplenty, a sandwich-making session, an all-inclusive 'Lovely Girls Competition' – and the evening wouldn’t be complete without a sing-along to My Lovely Horse!
Date & Time
Wed 12 Oct 7:30pm
Tickets Starting from 18 to 26s 1894 Club and group discounts available
£25 £13.50
Immerse yourself in the very silly delights of Father Ted. Ah, go on… you will! @joerooney1
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
22 | ENTERTAINMENT/DANCE PHIL McINTYRE LIVE presents
Milton Jones: MILTON: IMPOSSIBLE One man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really.
Date & Time
Thu 13 Oct 7:30pm
Tickets
Him with the shirts from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Radio 4. “He’s fast, absurd and very Funny.”
£31
Radio Times
"No-one can touch Jones when he hits his stride." The Guardian
miltonjones.com @themiltonjones
Ballet Theatre UK presents
Beauty and the Beast Ballet
Date & Time
Fri 14 Oct 7pm
Tickets
£22.50
Under 18yrs, Groups 10+ £13.50 and Schools (One free teacher place with every 10 tickets purchased)
Join Ballet Theatre UK with one of the most enchanting love stories of all time, Beauty and the Beast. Inspired by the original tale, this production tells the story of Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who feels out of place in her provincial French village. Set to a stunning classical score this production will showcase new choreography by Artistic Director Christopher Moore, as well as feature new sets and costumes created especially for this production.
ballettheatreuk.com
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
ENTERTAINMENT/DANCE | 23 PHIL McINTYRE LIVE presents
Harry Hill: Pedigree Fun! Harry is back with brand-new amazing jokes in an allsinging, all-dancing one-man spectacular. “I hadn’t realised how much I missed performing live until lockdown stopped me from doing it,” says Harry, “It’s great to be going back on stage and the good news is I am planning a very silly show.” Meet Harry’s new baby elephant, Sarah, and Ian, The Information Worm.
Date & Time
Sat 15 Oct 7:30pm
Tickets
£33.50
Recommended age 14yrs+
harryhilltour.com @HarryHill
Paul Irving of Strictly Theatre Co. presents
Vincent Simone: Tango Passions Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend Vincent Simone returns to the stage with his brand new show Tango Passions, starring Argentine Tango specialist Paula Duarte as his leading lady. Let the original Italian stallion take you on a journey to Buenos Aires and enjoy his dancing, tales and poetry about the history of the Argentine Tango.
Date & Time
Sun 16 Oct 3pm
Tickets Starting from
£32
VIP (Meet and greet - Limited tickets) £60
Featuring music from Astor Piazzolla and Gotan Project Recommended age 12yrs+
tangopassions.co.uk
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
24 | MUSICAL
Beautiful
The Carole King Musical
A brand new production of the Award-Winning West End and Broadway show, Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, comes to Blackpool Grand Theatre. Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit song-writing team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, with countless classics such as (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Take Good Care of My Baby, You've Got a Friend, So Far Away, It Might as Well Rain Until September, Up on the Roof, and The Locomotion. Recommended Age 10yrs+. Contains strobe lighting and haze effects. Originally produced on Broadway and in London by Paul Blake, SONY/ATV Music Publishing & Mike Bosner.
Date Tickets Tue 18 to Sat 22 Oct
Time Evenings Wed, Thu and Sat Matinees
Starting from Under 18yrs
£18.50 £4 off
(Tue to Thu Only)
7:30pm 2:30pm
18 to 26s
£13.50
1894 Club, Friends of The Grand and group discounts available Schools
£18
(Wed and Thu matinee only. Free teacher place with every 10 tickets purchased) WATCH THE TRAILER
beautifulmusical.co.uk
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
@BeautifulUKTour
MUSICAL | 25
THE BROADWAY & WEST END HIT MUSICAL WHATSONSTAGE
Featuring classics such as (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Take Good Care of My Baby, You’ve Got a Friend, So Far Away, It Might as Well Rain Until September, Up on the Roof, and The Locomotion.
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
26 | ENTERTAINMENT
Elkie Brooks Elkie Brooks is quite simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced.
Date & Time
Sun 30 Oct 7:30pm
Tickets
Now in the 6th decade of her career, she is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. With numerous hit singles, million selling albums and awards, her annual tours are a treat for fans old and new.
£32.50
elkiebrooks.com @ElkieOfficial
EXCITING NEW ADDITION Presented in association with Clive Conway Productions
An Audience With Wayne Sleep Wayne Sleep's show is a glamour filled trip down memory lane.
Date & Time
Mon 10 Oct 1:30pm
Tickets Afternoon Tea Package Including show ticket Prosecco option (12pm in the Dress Circle Bar - Limited tickets)
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
£25 £36 £41
If you’re after an afternoon full of glitz and glam, spend it with the legendary Wayne Sleep – full of insider gossip and insight! The 5ft 2in dance superstar commands the audience from the word go! A fascinating and glamour-filled show, Wayne recounts his humble beginnings from his first visit to The Royal Ballet School’s White Lodge, to his friendship with Rudolph Nureyev, Bonnie Langford and Princess Diana, A great afternoon with great company!
DRAMA | 27
Blackeyed Theatre, in association with South Hill Park, presents
Sherlock Holmes: The Valley Of Fear Author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Adapted for the stage by Nick Lane Crammed full of adventure, mystery and of course one or two rather brilliant deductions, The Valley Of Fear is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s thrilling final Sherlock Holmes novel brought to life in this spectacular new stage adaptation. A mysterious, coded message is received, a warning of imminent danger, drawing Sherlock Holmes and the faithful Dr Watson into a tale of intrigue and murder stretching from 221B Baker Street to an ancient moated manor house to the bleak Pennsylvanian Vermissa Valley. Faced with a trail of bewildering clues, Holmes begins to unearth a darker, wider web of corruption, a secret society and the sinister work of one Professor Moriarty. The Game’s afoot!
Date Tickets Tue 01 to Sat 05 Nov
Time Thu and Sat Matinees
Starting from 65yrs+ Under 26s (18-26yrs)
£15.50 £2 off £2 off
7:30pm 2pm
EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR EDUCATION GROUPS For bookings of 25 or more, online access to an HD recording of The Valley Of Fear is included in the cost of your booking to watch again after your visit.
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
28 | FAMILY
Nicoll Entertainment presents
Dinosaur World Live A DINO-MITE ADVENTURE DIRECT FROM THE WEST END! Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roar-some interactive show for all the family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding Jurassic adventure, live on stage. Book now before tickets become extinct!
Date Tickets Tue 08 and Wed 09 Nov
Groups/Schools 10+
Time Tue Wed
4:30pm 1:30pm and 4:30pm
dinosaurworldlive.com
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
£15.50 £10
(Schools - One free teacher place with every 10 tickets purchased)
@dinoworldlive
DRAMA | 29
Karl Sydow, Trademark Films and Anthology Theatre present the Watermill Theatre Production of
SPIKE By Ian Hislop and Nick Newman It’s the booming fifties, and Britain is in the clutches of Goon mania as men, women and children across the country scramble to get their ear to a wireless for another instalment of The Goon Show. While Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers get down to the serious business of becoming overnight celebrities, fellow Goon and chief writer Spike finds himself pushing the boundaries of comedy, and testing the patience of the BBC. SPIKE is an absurdly funny new play by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman that delves into the inner workings of one of our most unique and brilliantly irreverent comedy minds.
Date Tickets Tue 15 to Sat 19 Nov
Time Wed, Thu and Sat Matinees
7:30pm
Starting from 65+, Under 18yrs and Concessions Under 26s (18-26yrs)
£17.50 £3 off £13.50
(Limited tickets)
2pm
1894 Club, Friends of The Grand and group discounts available
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
30 | DANCE/ENTERTAINMENT UK-based Classical Ballet and Opera House presents
Sleeping Beauty A spectacular fairy-tale
Date & Time
Sun 20 Nov 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Tickets Starting from Under 18yrs
£33.50 £25.50
Every child’s favourite fairy-tale, Sleeping Beauty is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery, and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Highlights include the famous "Rose Adagio" when Princess Aurora is introduced to four princes. Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky, featuring a live orchestra with over 30 musicians. amande-concerts.co.uk @AmandeConcerts
Blackpool’s Grand and Poulton-le-Fylde Band presents
Grand Christmas Concert Date & Time
Mon 12 Dec 8pm
Tickets Under 26yrs 1894 Club | Silver 1894 Club | Gold 1894 Club | Diamond
£19.50 £15.50 £4 off £5 off £6 off
Poulton-le-Fylde Band returns with the heart-warming Grand Christmas Concert – a fabulous festive treat for all the family. Poulton-le-Fylde Brass Band will celebrate the festive season in rousing style with the yearly Grand Christmas Concert. Packed with all your favourite sing-along carols and festive melodies, this family-friendly concert is the perfect start to your Christmas. poultonband.org.uk
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ENTERTAINMENT | 31 The Royal Shakespeare Company presents
First Encounters: Twelfth Night Edited and directed by Robin Belfield Shipwrecked and separated from her twin brother, Viola washes up on a strange shore and into an even stranger situation. The RSC’s First Encounters productions are created to give 7-13 year olds a fantastic first experience of Shakespeare whilst also being brilliant introductions for anyone new to his work. Using edited versions of the original language, they bring the plays to life on stage in just 90 minutes.
Date & Time Thu 29 Sep to Sat 01 Oct Thu: 10am and 1:30pm Fri: 10am and 7pm Sat: 1:30pm
Tickets Under 18yrs
£12.50 £8.50
Off The Kerb Productions presents
Jon Richardson: The Knitwit Will the recycling be put out on the right day? Who is going to smooth over the top of the margarine?
Date & Time
Watch Jon Richardson pretend that these aren’t his foremost concerns as he leaves home on his first tour since the last one.
Best known as a team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4).
Fri 03 Feb 8pm
Tickets £26.50
Age Restriction: 14yrs+ (no one under this age will be permitted into the show, even with parental supervision).
jonrichardsoncomedy.com @RonJichardson
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
32 | PANTOMIME
Martin Dodd for UK Productions in association with Blackpool Grand Theatre presents
Sleeping Beauty Blackpool's No.1 Panto! Wakey wakey… don’t miss the spellbinding tale of Sleeping Beauty. A beautiful Princess pricks her finger on a spinning wheel which has been cursed by the evil Carabosse at her 18th Birthday party. Can the Good Fairy’s magical spell break the curse? The Princess can only be awoken by true love’s kiss. Will she find her true love and live happily ever after? This year’s Sleeping Beauty stars Dancing on Ice champion and soapstar Hayley Tamaddon as the Good Fairy, comic and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Steve Royle as Silly Billy, and Philip Meeks as Dame Nursie. A laugh-a-minute extravaganza with stunning sets, musical hits, fabulous costumes and exciting special effects to keep audiences both young and old entertained! Don’t be caught napping and join us for the greatest magical pantomime ever told.
"FANTASTIC time & laughed like we were kids again." TripAdvisor
"The BEST place to see a pantomime." TripAdvisor
Date Tickets Fri 02 Dec 2022 to Sun 01 Jan 2023 FULL LIST OF SHOWS
Time
Starting from
1894 Club and group discounts available
ukproductions.co.uk
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
£22
(For times and prices please visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk/panto)
@UKP_Ltd
PANTOMIME | 33
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
34 | ENTERTAINMENT
Sweeney Entertainments proudly present
Come What May The Ultimate Tribute to Moulin Rouge and other hit movie musicals We present to you an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza as you enter the secret world of one of the greatest movie-musicals of all time. Bursting at the seams with timeless classics including Come What May, Your Song, Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend, Roxanne and Lady Marmalade plus hit songs from The Greatest Showman and other iconic movie musicals. Travel back in time as the children of the revolution take you on a thrilling non-stop journey into the sexy, disreputable and glamorous underworld of Paris. It's a "Spectacular, Spectacular" evening of unforgettable dancing, dreams, adventure and above all – love!
Date Tickets Wed 01 Feb 2023
Time
7:30pm
comewhatmayshow.com
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
@comewhatmayshow
£33
ENTERTAINMENT | 35
Tap Factory Productions LTD presents
Tap Factory 10th Anniversary Tour Tap Factory is an explosive high octane show that merges percussions, acrobatics, hip-hop, music, urban tap dance and comedy. Take 12 oil barrels, one stepladder, four bins and a bucket. Blend with the breath-taking tap dancing of eight male performers. The result is Tap Factory, a potent cocktail of dance, acrobatics, music and comedy that is a must-see show for all the family. After more than 500 shows on the five continents, Tap Factory is thrilled to come back to Blackpool with this 10th Anniversary Tour!
Date Tickets Tue 07 Feb 2023
£29.50
Time
tapfactory.com
7:30pm
@tapfactory
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
WHAT'S ON JUNE
NOVEMBER
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Sun 05
Sherlock Holmes and The Valley of Fear
Magic of Motown
Sun 12
Dinosaur World Live
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Wed 15 to Sat 18
80s Live
Sun 19
Boogie Nights
Wed 22 to Sat 25
Housewives on Holiday
Sun 26
Bowie Experience
Thu 30
JULY Johnny Ball: Wonders Beyond Numbers
Tue 01 to Sat 05 Tue 08 to Wed 09
SPIKE
Tue 15 to Sat 19
Sleeping Beauty Ballet
Sun 20
DECEMBER Sleeping Beauty Pantomime
Fri 02 to Sun 01 Jan 2023
Grand Christmas Concert
Mon 12
Sat 02
Lancashire Hotpots
Sat 09
Anything for Love
Sun 10
Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever
Sat 16 and Sun 17
Riot Act (THE STUDIO)
Sat 16
ON SALE FOR 2023… Vampires Rock Ghost Train
Sat 21 Jan 2023
Come What May
Wed 01 Feb 2023
Jon Richardson
Fri 03 Feb 2023
Some Guys Have All The Luck
Sun 24
Tap Factory
Showaddywaddy In Concert
Wed 27
One Night in Texas
A Country Night in Nashville
Thu 28
The Rocky Horror Show
A Spectacular Night Of Queen
Sat 30
The Sound of Springsteen
Pop Princesses
Sun 31
Giovanni Pernice - Made in Italy
Fri 10 Mar 2023
The Carpenters Story
Sat 11 Mar 2023
Beyond the Barricade
Sun 12 Mar 2023
AUGUST Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical Showaddywaddy
Tue 02 to Sat 06
Wed 10, Wed 17, and Wed 24
A Country Night in Nashville A Spectacular Night Of Queen
Thu 11 and Thu 25 Sat 13, Sat 20, and Sat 27
Rock for Heroes
Fri 26
Pop Princesses
Sun 28
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Wed 31
SEPTEMBER When Darkness Falls
Tue 07 Feb 2023 Sun 12 Feb 2023 Mon 13 to Sat 18 Feb 2023 Sun 26 Feb 2023
The Illegal Eagles
Sun 19 Mar 2023
Big Girls Don't Cry
Sun 30 Apr 2023
Legends of American Country Show Titanic The Musical
Sun 07 May 2023 Tue 21 to Sat 25 Mar 2023
Blackpool Symphony Orchestra
Sun 26 Mar 2023
Islands In The Stream
Sat 01 Apr 2023
SHREK The Musical
Wed 05 to Sat 08 Apr 2023
ELO Again Thu 15 to Sat 17
Fri 14 Apr 2023
Absolute Reggae
Thu 20 Apr 2023
One Night in Dublin
Sun 18
An Evening of Burlesque
Sat 22 Apr 2023
Forbidden Nights
Sun 25
Sun Records the Concert
Sun 23 Apr 2023
Mon 26
Big Girls Don’t Cry
Sun 30 Apr 2023
Wed 28 and Thu 29
Ministry of Science
Emma Kenny: Serial Killer Next Door The MP, Aunty Mandy & me (THE STUDIO) RSC First Encounters Twelfth Night
Thu 29 to Sat 01 Oct
The Mousetrap
Sun 18 Jun 2023 Mon 19 to Sat 24 June 2023
OCTOBER Jongleurs Legends Twopence to Cross the Mersey The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Sun 02 Tue 04 to Thu 06 Fri 07 to Sun 09
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!
An Audience With Wayne Sleep
Mon 10
A Celebration of Father Ted with Joe Rooney
Wed 12
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
Milton Jones: Milton Impossible
Thu 13
01253 290 190
Beauty and The Beast Ballet
Fri 14
Harry Hill: Pedigree Fun!
Sat 15
Vincent Simone: Tango Passions
Sun 16
Beautiful: The Carole King Story
Tue 18 to Sat 22
Blackpool Scout Gang Show Elkie Brooks
Wed 26 to Sun 29 Sun 30
GROUP & SCHOOL BOOKINGS 01253 743 232
Booking Fees: In line with legislation our per ticket booking fee is INCLUDED in all listed ticket prices. Full Ticket Terms can be found on our website at: blackpoolgrand.co.uk/ticketterms. All information correct at time of going to print, the theatre withholds the right to amend pricing and show information or casting after printing. Our season brochure is available in audio and large print format please visit our website. #BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
THE STUDIO
Emmerson & Ward Productions and Alexis Gregory present
Riot Act
Riot Act is a wild ride through six decades of queer history, created from interviews with a survivor of the Stonewall riots, a radical drag artist and a HIV/AIDS activist. Provocative, powerful and pulling no punches, it promises to be a riot!
Date & Time Sat 16 Jul | 7pm | Tickets: £14.50
Emmerson & Ward Productions in association with Curve present
The MP, Aunty Mandy & Me
A bittersweet tale of political campaigns, sexual consent and steam trains set in a small northern village five miles from the nearest gay. The MP, Aunty Mandy & Me explores consent, coercion and grooming within the gay male community with biting humour and contemporary social commentary.
Date & Time Wed 28 and Thu 29 Sep | 7pm | Tickets: £14.50
TICKETS JUST £14.50 blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
38 | MUSICAL
MON 13 TO SAT 18 FEB 2023 WATCH THE TRAILER
STARTING FROM £15.50
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
DRAMA | 39
THE WORLD’S LONGEST-RUNNING PLAY
DON’T JUST SEE IT. SOLVE IT. MON 19 TO SAT 24 JUNE 2023 STARTING FROM £24 GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
40 | MUSICAL Danielle Tarento, Steven M Levy and Vaughan Williams in association with Mayflower Theatre, Southampton presents
Titanic
The Musical Music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. Book by Peter Stone
In the final hours of 14th April 1912 the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and "the unsinkable ship" slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. 1517 men, women and children lost their lives. Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers. The original Broadway production of Titanic The Musical won five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. This stunning production celebrates the 10th anniversary of its London premiere where it won sweeping critical acclaim across the board.
"Heart-rendingly powerful production of a modern musical theatre masterpiece." The Stage
"Breathtaking." The Guardian
Date Tickets Tue 21 to Sat 25 Mar 2023
Time Evenings Thu and Sat Matinees
Starting from Under 18yrs (Tue to Thu)
7:30pm 2:30pm
Under 26s (18-26yrs)
(Thu Matinee only) WATCH THE TRAILER
TitanicTheMusical.co.uk
£13.50
1894 Club, Friends of The Grand and group discounts available Schools
#BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
£18.50 £4 off
@TitanicOnTour
£18
MUSICAL | 41
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
01253 290 190
@Grand_Theatre
Accessibility Accessibility is one of our priorities: We want to make your visit to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre a comfortable and enjoyable one. If you’re planning your visit to us, you can find full information about the access provisions of our venue including our guides, maps, facilities including seating arrangements, assistance dogs, accessible performances, hearing loops and how to sign up to our Access Register. Take a tour of our beautiful building (through our 3D VR Virtual Reality tour) and facilities available for all your access needs, read our accessible guide, listen to our latest audio guide and download our current large print brochure, plus browse our upcoming programmes. Arriving at the Blackpool Grand by Blackpool Transport or train and not sure where you go next? Download one of our accessible maps. Our accessible maps will take you from Blackpool North Station and nearby tram stop (Blackpool Tower) with details of the best routes, including distance and duration.
Blackpool Grand Access Register We want to make visiting Blackpool Grand as easy and comfortable as we can for our customers with access needs. Joining Blackpool's Grand Access Register will help us as a theatre and our staff deliver the best possible experience for you.
Benefits of joining • Direct online booking: Registering allows you to book wheelchair seats, Captioned, BSL, Audio Described and Relaxed performances online. • Registering helps us to process your bookings quickly and easily; you only need to provide details of your requirements once, rather than every time you book. • Personal Assistant Tickets: If you need someone to accompany you, registering allows you to book a Personal Assistant ticket for theatre shows at no charge. • It’s that easy, you don’t even need to remember a card or a customer number.
So how do I register? Visit our Box Office or download and complete (on our website) the Access Register Form, supply the required supporting documents and return it to us by email box@blackpoolgrand.co.uk or post: Blackpool Grand Theatre, Access Register Box Office, 33 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 1HT. Alternatively, drop it into the Box Office in person. We’re committed to promoting equality by treating people fairly and with respect and by taking steps to address any inequalities in the services and facilities we offer. #BringingOnBackTheGoodTimes
43 | MUSICAL
TICKETS BY TEXT.
We’re now sending your tickets by TEXT message in the run up to each performance. It’s a convenient way to access your tickets without having to dig around in your email inbox - just click on the link and show it to our team members! You’ll soon be able to use the same link to order drinks to your seat too so watch this space...
GR AND SUMMER Dreamboats & Petticoats Bringing On Back The Good Times! Tue 02 to Sat 06 Aug
Showaddywaddy Wed 27 Jul Wed 10, Wed 17 and Wed 24 Aug
A Country Night In Nashville Thu 28 Jul, Thu 11 and Thu 25 Aug
A S P E C TAC U L A R N I G H T O F
A Spectacular Night of Queen Sat 30 Jul Sat 13, Sat 20 and Sat 27 Aug
Pop Princesses Sun 31 Jul and Sun 28 Aug