Blackpool Grand Brochure | Winter Spring 2025 Guide
From £15 | Evenings
in association with MAST Mayflower Studios
With a new dramatic prologue and chamber orchestration by Michael Betteridge. Performed by an internationally recognised cast alongside Manchester’s acclaimed LGBTQ+ chorus The Sunday Boys.
A man haunted by the ghosts of his past, finds himself drawn back to his family home and the memory of a great loss.
Partnered with a new dramatic prologue, The Last Bit of the Moon, Riders to the Sea tells the story of a family, Maurya, Bartley, Kathleen and Nora and a seemingly inevitable chain of events.
Combining projection, recorded sound and live performance, this is musical storytelling at its most visceral. The show is captioned throughout as part of the production design.
AGE: 12+ References to trauma and grief
Vaughan Williams' and JM Synge's
Welcome to your new season at The Grand, in which we’re proud to be co-producing two major productions: the UK tour of Little Women, one of the best loved tales of all time, and an electrifying new version of the hit musical Grease, which is sure to have you dancing in the aisles!
As the evenings draw in, the stage lights up: come thrill in the gripping suspense of An Inspector Calls, the captivating escapism of Shirley Valentine, rise to the raw resilience of Boys From The Blackstuff, and look
back and laugh along with the wit of Handbagged.
With something to excite everyone, come join us in making unforgettable theatre memories, only at Blackpool Grand.
Many thanks and best wishes,
Adam Knight Chief Executive
Grand Christmas Concert
Mon 16 Dec | From £15
Featuring Poulton-le-Fylde band
20 to Sat 22 Feb
From £27.50 | Evenings
Steve Steinman's Vampires Rock trilogy continues with Eternal Love, the new hilarious rock musical. Join Steve Steinman and his incredible cast as they take you on an epic journey into a fantastical, dark thrilling world filled with Vampires.
This unique blend of musical theatre, original rock anthems, classic vampire tales, and the electrifying feel of a rock concert creates a truly unique experience.
With laugh-out-loud humour from the dynamic Steve Steinman.
Mon 13 to Wed 15 Jan | From £27
The critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet returns. Renowned for its award-winning soloists and magnificent corps de ballet, the company has been delighting audiences for decades at home and abroad with its performances of the highest quality.
An award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra
“A Butterfly to Cherish” MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Sun 02 Feb | From £15
Puccini’s Madama Butterfly returns with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. WINNER 'BEST OPERA AWARD' Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards.
Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Cast subject to change.
J B PRIESTLEY’S CLASSIC THRILLER
AN INSPECTOR CALLS
From £17.50 | Evenings & Matinees
Stephen Daldry’s multi-award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller
An Inspector Calls returns after a record-breaking, sell-out tour in 2022.
Winner of 19 major awards and hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, An Inspector Calls has thrilled more than 5 million theatregoers worldwide.
When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation.
An Inspector Calls education pack is available, co-written by Blackpool Grand Theatre.
Photo credit: Mark Douet
Wed 05 to Sat 08 Mar
From £15 | Evenings & Matinees
80s Liverpool. Chrissie, Loggo, George, Dixie and Yosser are used to hard work and providing for their families. But there is no work and there is no money. What are they supposed to do? Work harder, work longer, buy cheaper, spend less? They just need a chance.
Life is tough but the lads can play the game. Find jobs, avoid the ‘sniffers’ and see if you can have a laugh along the way.
James Graham’s powerful new adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s BAFTA award-winning TV series
Boys From The Blackstuff is directed by Kate Wasserberg and comes to Blackpool direct from the National Theatre and the West End.
Photo credit: 2024 West End cast.
Tue 25 to Sat 29 Mar
From £15 | Evenings & Matinees
Anne-Marie Casey’s masterful new adaptation of Little Women breathes new life into one of the best loved novels of all time.
Step into the world of sisterhood, courage and ambition, as the March sisters – tomboy Jo, beautiful Meg, sensitive Beth, and spoilt Amy – navigate the challenges of the Civil War era, forging unbreakable bonds of love and family.
Inspired by author Louisa May Alcott’s own journey into womanhood, Little Women is as relevant today as it was at the time of its first release, proving that women can be bold, persistent, self-assured, and the heroes of their own story.
The recent success of the Greta Gerwig film and the nostalgia of the classic book, combined with a beautiful adaptation, provides an exciting theatrical experience guaranteed to be a night (or afternoon!) filled with laughter, tears, and a heart-warming lifting of the spirits.
"Engaging storytelling"
"Mina Anwar is excellent"
From £15 | Evenings & Matinees
Transport yourself to sunny Greece with this beloved comedy! Mina Anwar reprises her role in Willy Russell’s heartwarming play, set in Lancashire.
Housewife Shirley feels trapped and frustrated now that her kids have left home. While making egg and chips for her husband, she questions her life choices.
When the chance for a holiday in Greece arises, she seizes it, leaving a note on the kitchen table as she heads to the sun to rediscover herself.
From the writer of Blood Brothers and Educating Rita, this critically acclaimed romantic comedy was also an Oscar-nominated film featuring Pauline Collins and Tom Conti.
Resetting by Mina Anwar. Directed by Lotte Wakeham. Mina Anwar as Shirley Valentine. Octagon Theatre 2020 production. Image credit: The Other Richard.
A Theatre Nation Partnerships production, produced by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
Handbagged – Moira Buffini’s clever, funny and charming political comedy.
Eleven years of weekly, behind-closed-doors meetings, where the destiny of a nation is shaped.
Moira Buffini’s clever, funny and charming political comedy, Handbagged, unlocks the palace door, imagining the untold conversations of two of history’s most powerful women, Margaret Thatcher and Queen Elizabeth II.
From £15 | Evenings & Matinees
Ronald Reagan, Denis Thatcher and an ensemble of familiar faces add to the biting satire and sharp humour as the gloves come off and personalities clash.
25 years later, with both women now gone, their shadows still loom large, as this Queen’s Theatre
Hornchurch and Theatre Nation Partnerships production explores the legacy of this divisive premiership, leaving audiences to question what they truly know about those who decide our nation’s destiny.
“ A TALE OF COURAGE
Wed 14 to Sat 17 May
From £15.50 | Evening, Matinees & Mornings
“ A POWERFUL STORY ABOUT FRIENDSHIP, LOYALTY AND FAMILY ”
THE GUARDIAN
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Cameron is thirteen, and all he wants is to be normal – have friends, go to school, and dive to the bottom of his local swimming pool.
But he desperately needs a heart transplant and time is running out. When he’s finally offered a new heart, Cameron must choose how far he’ll go to get his life back.
From the multi-award-winning writer Malorie Blackman OBE, author of Noughts and Crosses, this brilliant novel is brought to life in a brand-new adaptation by Winsome Pinnock and is directed by Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu in a Unicorn co-production with Sheffield Theatres and Children’s Theatre Partnership.
Pig Heart Boy was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and adapted by the BBC into a Bafta award-winning TV series.
Pig Heart Boy education pack is available, co-written by Blackpool Grand Theatre.
BOOK BY STEVEN LEVENSON
& LYRICS BY BENJ PASEK & JUSTIN PAUL
MUSIC
ATG PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTION
Tue 20 to Sat 24
From £27.50 | Evenings & Matinees
“The musical of its generation, for all generations.” BBC Radio 2
Today is going to be a good day. And here’s why… Packed with some of the biggest musical theatre songs of the last decade, DEAR EVAN HANSEN has a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Oscar-winning composers for The Greatest Showman), book by Steven Levenson. With direction by Adam Penford (Artistic Director at Nottingham Playhouse), this will be the first time that the Broadway and West End phenomenon has toured the UK, with this brand-new production.
Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now he must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him...
"Voices you could listen to for forever"
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LYRICS BY JIM JACOBS & WARREN CASEY
GREASE BOOK, MUSIC
Wed 04 to Sat 14 Jun
From £15 | Evenings & Matinees
Grease The Musical – Step into the electrifying world of 1950s Rydell High School and follow the whirlwind romance between new girl Sandy Dumbrowski and popular guy Danny Zuko, who find their summer love challenged by the pressures of teenage life.
Featuring such iconic songs as...
This high-energy show promises a nostalgic journey full of rock ‘n’ roll flair.
Bursting with a vibrant, dynamic, and talented company that captures the essence of teenage exuberance, rebellion and young love; this new version of the timeless classic is told with grit and verve capturing the idealism of the fifties, their dreams, desires and journeys of self-discovery.
"Hopelessly Devoted to You" and "You're The One That I Want" used by arrangement with Robert Stigwood.
“GREASE” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), www.theatricalrights.co.uk
Wed 16 to Sat 19 Apr
From £20 | Evenings & Matinees
BLACKPOOL OPERATIC PLAYERS PRESENTS
This amateur production of GUYS AND DOLLS is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk
A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon
Blackpool Operatic Players presents a night of dazzling entertainment, heart-pounding excitement, and unforgettable tunes.
Guys and Dolls, hailed as the “perfect musical comedy,” is the show everyone’s talking about – and for good reason! This iconic Broadway smash hit has captivated audiences since its 1950 debut, running an astonishing 1,200 performances. It scooped up countless awards, including Tony, Drama Desk, and Olivier Awards, and has been performed by some of the biggest stars like Ewan McGregor, Jane Krakowski, and Jessica Biel.
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY FRANK LOESSER BOOK BY JO SWERLING AND ABE BURROWS
Wed 28 to Sat 31 May
From £20 | Evenings & Matinees
THE AWARD-WINNING BFLOC PRESENTS
This AMATEUR production of EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
The award-winning BFLOC presents Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. Celebrating acceptance, belonging, the power of unconditional love of a mother for her child and how good life is when everybody is the best they can be. Jamie New is 16 and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in, he’s terrified about the future but is going to be a sensation. Supported by his loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies, and steps out of the darkness and into the spotlight.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie was first produced by Sheffield Theatres at the Crucible Theatre on 9th February 2017 and was inspired by the BBC3 documentary Jamie: Drag Queen At 16 produced by Firecracker Films and directed by Jenny Popplewell. The show transferred to the Apollo Theatre in London’s West End, produced by Nica Burns and co-producers lan Osborne, Paula Marie Black, Teresa and Craig Beech, on 6th November 2017
BOOK & LYRICS BY TOM MACRAE
MUSIC BY DAN GILLESPIE SELLS
FROM AN IDEA BY JONATHAN BUTTERELL
MORE STORIES, MORE PEOPLE
Exciting opportunities for young people, teachers, and schools. To book for any of these, email: CreativeLearning@blackpoolgrand.co.uk
The Power of Theatre in Oracy Symposium 03 February 2025
We present our first Oracy Symposium! The Grand’s Story Ambassadors are co-shaping the event to share learning on the impact of experiencing live performance, including our pioneering work in Story Led Resilience, on improving oracy outcomes. Guests include Prof. Holmes-Henderson (Durham University), teachers, artists, and Blackpool English Hub.
Teachers & Oracy Champions
Our ‘Drama for Oracy Training’ is now live! If you’re a Blackpool school, contact us now to sign up for the last remaining funded places!
Schools – Tales Retold Project
This project uses drama to build resilience and oracy skills and is connected to stories presented on our stage. The stories we are working on are Pig Heart Boy and The Boy at the Back of the Class. Resources available.
RSC Playmaking Festival
We welcome children from across Blackpool & the Fylde coast who are part of our RSC Associate Schools programme to tell a story about families, magic, and forgiveness. This links to RSC’s First Encounters The Tempest (28 & 29 Apr).
National Theatre Connections
We are proud to present 5 plays written for/performed by young people from Blackpool and across the region. The Grand Young Company will perform ‘YOU 2.0’ by Alys Metcalf (21 Apr).
Theatre
Tours & AFTERNOON TEAS Theatre Tours
Backstage Secrets
£20
Fri 10 Jan (10:30am)
Wed 30 Apr (10:30am)
(90-minute tour followed by refreshments)
Grand Opulence £12.50
Fri 10 Jan ‘Step Free’ (12pm)
(45-minute tour, accessible – no stairs)
Indulge in Elegance: A Grand Theatre Stage Experience
Join us for an extraordinary experience. Immerse yourself in the rich history and timeless elegance of this iconic venue with our exclusive Theatre Tours followed by sumptuous Afternoon Tea on the Stage.
Dates (Time): Mon 10 to Sat 15 Feb (12-2:30pm), Sun 30 Mar (2-4:30pm) Perfect for Valentine's Day & Mother's Day (Vegan/vegetarian options available on request).
Price: £28pp, £34 inc. a glass of Fizz.
Access for Everyone
We want to make every visit to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre a comfortable and enjoyable one — here’s more information about additional facilities and services.
A ‘Case for Change’ statement…. “Together we are creating a future that will ensure our theatre is as accessible as it can be for staff, volunteers, artists and audiences. We are working towards being an anti-ableist organisation.”
Blackpool Grand Theatre has joined a consortium of over 20 theatres and arts organisations to work with Director Michelle Taylor MBE, Ramps on the Moon.
Cinderella (Pantomime) Sat 14 (2pm) & Sun 29 Dec (1pm)
Cinderella (Pantomime) Sun 29 Dec (5pm)
Riders To The Sea Mon 03 Mar
An Inspector Calls Sat 01 Mar (2:30pm)
Boys From The Blackstuff Sat 08 Mar (2:30pm)
Little Women Sat 29 Mar (2:30pm)
Shirley Valentine Sat 05 Apr (2:30pm)
Handbagged Sat 12 Apr (2:30pm)
Pig Heart Boy Sat 17 Mar (2pm)
Dear Evan Hansen Sat 24 May (2:30pm)
Grease The Musical Sat 14 Jun (2:30pm)
Tue 18 Feb
Sun 09 Mar £35
From £19 Mon 17 Mar From £33
Wed 19 Feb £34 .50 Sat 22 Mar £33
15 Mar
21 Mar
Sun 06 Apr
MAKE IT AN OCCASION
Why not add a special something on your next visit?
Beautiful Flower Bouquet
Add a bouquet of flowers to your visit, delivered direct to your seat. Our talented florist carefully creates radiant hand-tied bouquets using seasonal stems in shades of white. Beautiful and modern.
£55 or £75
Flower Bouquet and Truffles
Why not add something extra like a stunning bouquet of flowers with a box of chocolate truffles, both delivered direct to your seat. Perfect to enjoy during the show or at the interval.
£65 or £85
Bottle of Prosecco
Enjoy a bottle of Prosecco on your visit, waiting chilled for you at the bar. 75cl bottle.
£24.50 (Online price) £29.50 Subject to availability. (For consumption in the bar only)
Please note: 20 steps to our Dress Circle bar (no level access)
Know your limits: UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units a week.
Drink responsibly drinkaware.co.uk. Glass bottle widely recycled. Bottles cannot be taken into the auditorium, consumption in the bar areas only. Images for display purposes only. supplier prices subject to change at any time.
Put your event CENTRE STAGE
We have several flexible spaces to suit any event, from bespoke weddings, celebratory dinners, product launches, photo shoots, conferences and award ceremonies.
Blackpool Grand Theatre has played host to anything and everything including ‘Grand’ receptions and Royal Command Performances for HRH King Charles III, HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, Members of Parliament and Secretaries of State.
And if you’ve a keen eye, you may have spotted our magnificent theatre featured as a location shoot for major Hollywood film and network TV productions including, most recently: NBC Universal Studios/CBBC production DODGER!, BBC TV’s National Lottery Christmas
campaign, ITV’s HIM – a 3-part horror drama from the producers of Unforgotten, and the forthcoming major TV productions of Archie about the life of Cary Grant, starring Jason Isaacs, and the Brian Epstein biopic Midas Man, directed by Joe Stephenson with a screenplay by Brigit Grant.
So, whether you’re looking to shoot the next Oscar-winning blockbuster, for a space to launch your new book, or simply a friendly and accessible, town centre space for your meeting or training session, why not get in touch?
For enquiries please email helenb@blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 743220
Mon 28 & Tue 29 Apr
£12.50 (Schools/Under 18 £5)
Fri 25 Apr
From £24
Sun 04 May
From £39.50
Sun 20 Apr
£32.75
Thu 24 Apr
£37.50
Sat 03 May
£32.50
Mon 05 May
From £29.50
Sun 25 May £33.50 Sun 01 Jun From £24 Thu 08 May £33
Sat 10 May £31.50 Sun 11 May From £34 .50 Mon 12 May £37.50 Sun 18 May £31.50
Photography Lessons with Sean Conboy
JANUARY 2025
The Imperial Hotel
Washington & Louis
Wed 22 Jan (11am-1pm)
FEBRUARY
Blackpool Transport Tram Workshop
Industry & Transport
Date to be confirmed
MARCH
Blackpool Tower Ballroom
Entertainment History & Heritage
Mon 10 Mar (10am-12pm)
MAY
Lytham Hall
Light and Shadow
Thu 15 May (9-11am)
JULY
Blackpool Promenade
People and Places
Tue 08 Jul (2-4pm)
SEPTEMBER
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Art Deco & Fascinating Structures
Tue 30 Sep (9-11am)
NOVEMBER
Blackpool Town Hall
Town Progression ‘The Heart’ Mon 24 Nov (10am-12pm)
JANUARY 2026
Blackpool Grand Theatre
Details and Patterns
Date to be confirmed
A unique chance to see the North West’s architectural gems through the eyes of a top photographer. Perfect for both professionals and enthusiasts, these sessions inspire fresh, creative captures of historic venues.
BOOK EARLY
Tickets £125pp* per event (Limited places)
(*Does not include transport, food and beverage or the use of a camera)
WHAT’S ON
JANUARY 2025
Cinderella Pantomime Fri 06 Dec to Sun 05 Jan
Varna International Ballet Mon 13 to Wed 15 Jan
The George Michael Legacy Thu 16 Jan
Rat Pack Live Fri 17 Jan
Chris McCausland Sat 18 Jan
Girls Like That [Studio] Sat 18 & Sun 19 Jan
Some Guys Have All The Luck Sun 19 Jan
Robin Hood – Children’s Pantomime Fri 24 to Sun 26 Jan
Blackpool Gang Show Thu 30 Jan to Sat 01 Feb
FEBRUARY
Puccini Madama Butterfly Sun 02 Feb
The Spice Girls Experience Fri 07 Feb
Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert Sat 08 Feb
Giovanni – The Last Dance Sun 09 Feb
Story of Guitar Heroes Sun 16 Feb
Su Pollard Mon 17 Feb
Queenz – Drag Me to the Disco Tue 18 Feb
An Evening with Geoff Hurst Wed 19 Feb
Steve Steinman’s Eternal Love Thu 20 to Sat 22 Feb
Jon Culshaw Sun 23 Feb
An Inspector Calls Tue 25 Feb to Sat 01 Mar
MARCH
Boys From The Blackstuff Wed 05 to Sat 08 Mar
Pride of Ireland Sun 09 Mar
The Dinosaur That Pooped Sat 15 Mar
Sunday Night at The Grand Sun 16 Mar
Anton Du Beke at The Musicals Mon 17 Mar
Rave On Fri 21 Mar
The Best of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Sat 22 Mar
Katherine Ryan Sun 23 Mar
Little Women Tue 25 to Sat 29 Mar
APRIL
Shirley Valentine Tue 01 to Sat 05 Apr
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets Sun 06 Apr
Handbagged Tue 08 to Sat 12 Apr
Omid Djalili Sun 13 Apr
Guys and Dolls Wed 16 to Sat 19 Apr
Country Superstars Sun 20 Apr
The Sensational Sixties Experience Thu 24 Apr
Seven Drunken Nights Fri 25 Apr
A Star is Born Sat 26 & Sun 27 Apr
MAY
Emma Kenny's Killer Couples Sat 03 May
Craig Revel Horwood Sun 04 May
The Simon & Garfunkel Story Mon 05 May
Julian Clary Wed 07 May
Menopause The Musical 2 Thu 08 May
The Beatles v Elton John [Studio] Fri 09 May
Sun Records The Concert Sat 10 May
Aled Jones – Full Circle Sun 11 May
Simon Reeve Mon 12 May
Pig Heart Boy Wed 14 to Sat 17 May
Dear Evan Hansen Tue 20 to Sat 24 May
Sexbomb– Celebrating the Music of Tom Jones Sun 25 May
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Wed 28 to Sat 31 May
JUNE
Walk Right Back Sun 01 Jun
Grease The Musical Wed 04 to Sat 14 Jun
Something About Lennon Wed 18 Jun
Jack Dee Fri 20 Jun
NHM Dinosaurs Live! Sun 29 Jun
TICKET FEES / REFUNDS
All tickets are non-refundable.
Tickets are sold subject to our Terms of Sale.
The price of the Ticket shall be the price set at the time we accept your order (in person or online). All advertised prices are inclusive of any applicable taxes and per Ticket booking fee (where applicable) but exclusive of any per transaction, collection, or delivery fee.
