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Blackpool’s Grand is one of the most beautiful theatres in the world. It is also one of the first theatres I ever came to as a child. Stephen Tompkinson
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‘I love the Grand - it’s a very friendly theatre and I’m a big fan of Blackpool.’
‘Probably my favourite theatre in the world!’
Bill Kenwright
‘What a magnificent theatre!’
Leslie Grantham
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Welcome
This season we have some new and returning companies, including Shakespeare 4 Kidz which I must admit appeals to all age groups. This company has never performed at the Grand before, but has UK and Worldwide acclaim. The Touring Consortium is returning with To Kill A Mockingbird starring Duncan Preston as Atticus Finch. This performance is kindly supported by a new partner, systemHOST, who are part of our educational outreach programme. We have included as many genres in one week as possible, from 20th to 27th March, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the theatre “officially” re-opening on 23rd March 1981. This season also includes the return of The Drifters after more than a decade. Thriller Live returns, which of late has been performing Arena tours. I hope the theatre has programmed a full and varied season for you, with yet another highlight in Monty Python’s Spamalot starring Phill Jupitus, Todd Carty and Blackpool’s very own Jodie Prenger. I thank you for your continued support, especially in these hard economic times. With best wishes for Christmas and the New Year, Neil Thomson - Chief Executive and General Manager Official sponsors
Just some of the events Friends enjoy
Meet a Celeb ! Meet the Cast You could meet the cast after the opening night of: Aladdin Who Killed Agatha Christie? dinnerladies These events are free to Friends members only. Due to popularity a ticket must be obtained in advance.
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Thurs 16 December Stephen Williams Thurs 20 January Duggie Chapman
If you would like to become a Friend of The Grand you can do it in three ways:
Thurs 17 February Showzam! Miss Behave
Online: Visit friendsofthegrand.co.uk and download a membership form, complete, and post with your payment. Call In: To the Theatre’s Box Office or at the Houndshill Information Desk. Telephone: Call 01253 290190 and speak with one of the Box Office staff who will go through the process with you. Please have your Credit/Debit Card to hand.
Entrance £3.00 Time 10.30am Due to popularity a ticket must be obtained in advance from the Box Office.
Social Networking
Keep up with the latest news and gossip on the Grand Theatre Blackpool social networks!
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Friends support the theatre in many different ways. Raising funds from subscriptions and social events, they finance projects within the Grand, primarily aimed at enhancing the comfort of patrons. Over 35 years the Friends have contributed over £750k towards projects. Friends’ membership benefits include: Generous concessions to many attractions - Informative newsletters - ‘Meet the Cast’ nights - Opportunities to book the best seats at the beginning of each new brochure release. Find out more by visiting the website friendsofthegrand.co.uk.
Come and join us at one of our very popular Friends Coffee Mornings. Public sector funders
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Dates Monday 13 December
Dates Monday 20 December
Times Monday 7.30pm
Times Monday 7.30pm
Tickets All seats £21.00
Tickets All seats £10.00
Concession £2.00off
Concession £3.00off
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Beyond The Barricade At Christmas Back by popular demand this Christmas, the most successful and popular touring show of its kind returns with a brand new 2010 production.
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This cast of past principal performers from Les Misérables bring you all the great songs and moments of the West End and Broadway musicals, including some traditional and classic Christmas favourites to celebrate this magical time of year.
Running time: 2hr 25min
Come along and get into the Christmas spirit!!
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Hosted by Fr. Geoff Bottoms Poulton-le-Fylde Band returns to the Grand Theatre in 2010.
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‘A Musical Masterclass!’ The Daily Mirror
Formed in 1874, Poulton-le-Fylde Band provides entertaining concerts and can regularly be seen at local Gala and Club Days. Recent prize-winning performances have been rewarded with promotion to the Championship Section where the band will compete alongside the country’s top brass bands. A thriving youth band ensures that the future is full of promise, as the band continues to develop. Performing at The Grand again this Christmas will be one of the highlights of the band’s busy festive season.
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Christmas Concert With Carols
Beyond The Barricade Mar 22 Tickets £21.00
The Drifters Mar 24 Tickets £25.00
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Grimethorpe Colliery Band Feb 12 Tickets from £17.50
Black Dyke May 1 Tickets from £17.50
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Booking Information Dates Friday 7 to Sunday 9 January Times Don Quixote Friday 7 January 7.30pm The Nutcracker Saturday 8 January 2.30pm and 7.30pm Swan Lake Sunday 9 January 2.30pm and 7.30pm Tickets £19.50, £26.50, £29.50, £33.50 Concession £2.00off (Excludes Gallery) Special Packages Book for 3 ballets £80.00 Book for 2 ballets £55.00
Don Quixote
No ballet can equal this Russian showpiece of thrilling technique, pure panache and explosive balletic fireworks.
The Nutcracker
In a magical new production, this most famous of fantasy ballets opens as night falls on a traditional fireside scene on Christmas Eve.
Swan Lake
The greatest romantic ballet of all! This is an immortal love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty. Formed in 1981, The Russian State Ballet of Siberia has quickly established itself as one of Russia’s leading ballet companies and has built an international reputation for delivering performances of outstanding quality and unusual depth. The soloists and corps de ballet are superb, and never fail to delight audiences with their breathtaking physical ability and dazzling costumes.
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HMS Pinafore Mar 21 Tickets from £16.00
Romeo and Juliet Mar 23 Tickets from £19.50
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Dates Saturday 15 January
Dates Thursday 20 January
Times Saturday 10.00am and 2.00pm
Time Thursday 2.00pm
Groups 10+ £7.00
Family 4 £38.00 (Min 1 Adult 1 Child)
Talk & Coffee Morning £9.00
Matcham Monkey Club Members £10.00 Family Ticket 4 £36.00
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Duggie Chapman returns to the Grand Theatre by special request to present a brand new programme of his Variety and Music Hall Nostalgia show Thanks For The Memory.
Tickets All seats £8.00
Tickets All seats £11.00
Fireman Sam Live Pontypandy Rocks! Join Fireman Sam, and all his friends, as Pontypandy hosts its first ever music festival!
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With many rare film clips starting from the Edwardian era through to the 1950’s here is an afternoon for all lovers of those wonderful days of stars, speciality acts and memories of a great era never to return. Pure Damp eye nostalgia for everyone.
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Station Officer Steels has booked a surprise guest star to perform at the festival, it’s a big secret. With so much to plan and prepare Norman Price and Mandy Flood are told to stay out of mischief but Naughty Norman is determined to find out who the secret superstar guest will be... at any cost.
Schools Alive 2011
This day promises to be one of Fireman Sam’s busiest yet as he’s called on to save a festival that promises to rock Pontypandy.
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Will Sam save the day? Will the show go on? Will Elvis finally get to perform? And will it all happen before Norman finds out who the guest star is and ruins the surprise for everyone?
Dates Monday 7 to Friday 11 February
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With great new songs, daring new rescues, and more adventure than ever before, you won’t want to miss this brand new live show!
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We’re Going On A Bear Hunt Feb 18 and 19 Tickets £10.00
Roary The Racing Car Feb 23 and 24 Tickets £11.00
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As part of Blackpool Council’s commitment to Culture, a unique strategic partnership has been implemented between the Council’s schools, Blackpool Music Services and the Grand Theatre; these evenings deliver the forward-thinking priorities and objectives for the annual Schools Alive performances. An exciting initiative for Blackpool school pupils to perform on the mainstage. A brilliant evening’s entertainment for students and audience alike.
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Who Killed “Agatha” Christie?
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Ian Dickens Productions present the taut and gripping thriller Who Killed “Agatha” Christie? by Tudor Gates.
Dates Monday 24 to Saturday 29 January Times Monday 8.00pm Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm Thursday and Saturday Matinee 2.00pm Tickets All shows £12.50, £14.50 £16.50, £18.50 Concessions £2.00off (Excludes Gallery) Friends £4.00off Opening Night top ticket price only
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More... Agatha Christie Facts! - Her first book waited 5 years before publication having been rejected by 6 publishers.
A theatre critic, renowned for his vitriolic reviews, is literally lost for words when he keeps an appointment with a mysterious stranger…
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Everyone is not quite what they seem and when a frustrated writer takes revenge too far, a dangerous criminal is born. This thrilling psychological drama is filled with a devilish dash of macabre humour. An evening of deceptions and unnerving games culminates in a tense, chilling climax with a bitter twist.
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dinnerladies Apr 4 to 9 Tickets from £17.00
To Kill A Mockingbird Apr 26 to 30 Tickets from £20.00 Child £11.00
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Dates Saturday 12 February
Dates Sunday 13 February
Times Saturday 7.30pm
Times Sunday 7.30pm
Tickets £17.50, £19.50
Tickets £25.00, £22.50 £19.50
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Concession £2.00off (Excludes Gallery)
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Grimethorpe Colliery Band The real stars of the hit movie Brassed Off, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band are celebrating the 15th anniversary of this classic film and the concerts reflects this with popular tracks from the movie. Having won almost every brass band accolade, these musicians have a highly acclaimed international reputation with numerous recordings to their credit. Enjoy the fabulous sound of this world famous brass band, performing hits from Brassed Off plus favourite classics in spectacular style!
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The Great American Soulbook Duggie Chapman presents direct from Las Vegas The Great American Soulbook. Gary U.S. Bonds will host this amazing concert which will feature very special guest Ben E. King plus a stunning eight piece live band comprising musicians from the bands of Van Morrison, Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood, performing ‘The songs that have provided the soundtracks to so many people’s lives’.
‘A thoroughly entertaining show and a must for all music enthusiasts!’ The Guardian ‘Sensational – performing your favourite classics in spectacular style!’ The Times
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Count Arthur Strong Feb 22 Tickets £18.00
Black Dyke May 1 Tickets from £17.50
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Solid Silver 60s Mar 8 Tickets from £20.00
The Drifters Mar 24 Tickets £25.00
A songwriter genuinely literate, sometimes almost literary, Ian is an original craftsman. Expressed through a distinctive bitter-sweet vocal delivery, Ian’s songs hold nothing back. His ability and willingness to share with his audience, naked honesty and genuine emotion, is what sets him apart. Friday 25 February at 7.30pm Tickets £10.00
Times Monday 8.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7.30pm Wednesday Matinee 2.00pm Tickets Monday £15.00 Tuesday to Thursday Evenings £12.00, £14.00, £16.00, £19.00 Wednesday Matinee £10.00, £12.00, £14.00 £17.00 Concession £2.00off (Excludes Opening Night)
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Earl Okin
Up Pompeii Based on characters created by Talbot Rothwell and Sid Colin Starring the ever-popular and always hilariously funny Damian Williams, recently seen as the presenter on Sky1’s Are You Smarter Than Your Ten Year Old?, in the role of ‘Lurcio’ the slave, Up Pompeii is one of the most fondly remembered BBC comedies. ‘Lurcio’ was made famous by the late Frankie Howerd, who is one of Damian’s favourite comedians hence his desire to play this character on stage. Up Pompeii is set in ancient Pompeii, pre-eruption and promises to be an ideal vehicle for Damian’s talents for interacting with his audience in exactly the same way as Frankie Howerd did all those years ago. Now updated, Up Pompeii, with Damian Williams in control, promises to be one of the highlights of our new season. Certainly not to be missed.
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The Big Ballet Apr 3 Tickets from £19.00
dinnerladies Apr 4 to 9 Tickets from £17.00
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Earl Okin has toured with everyone from Paul McCartney to Van Morrison. Earl has previously performed as Jazz singer/ musician at Ronnie Scott’s in London to Birdland in New York, as a Cabaret performer for the Duke & Duchess of Northumberland and our very own Queen. Earl’s friends and fans as a comedian include Billy Connolly and Sacha Baron Cohen... Isn’t it time you came to see why Earl is known as a ‘Musical Genius & Sex Symbol’! Saturday 26 March at 7.30pm Tickets £10.00
Those Legs by Noel Clarke
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Ian Parker
Dates Monday 14 to Thursday 17 February
LAWRENCE HOUSE STUDIO
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Georgia, Aaron and Leon have been friends since they were kids. Now they’re young adults, in their first jobs, and sharing a house in the city with newcomer Lana. It’s been two years since the accident in which Georgia lost the use of her legs, and she’s doing her best to adjust but her boyfriend and friends find the change testing. This production is part of the National Theatre’s Connections Programme. Monday 7 to Wednesday 9 March at 8.00pm. Tickets Adult £7.00, Child £6.00 (Suitable for 16+)
Rodgers & Hammerstein American Songbook
A V Productions are proud to be returning to the studio after their last critically acclaimed success ‘...A very polished production with minute attention to detail...’ Blackpool Gazette. The show features a specially arranged medley and of course songs from the World’s best musicals The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, Carousel, The King and I, South Pacific and many more. Sunday 20 March at 3.00pm and 7.00pm Tickets £15.00 Includes a glass of wine and Canapés.
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Dates Friday 18 and Saturday 19 February
Dates Monday 21 February Times Monday 7.30pm
Times Friday 1.30pm Saturday 10.30am and 1.30pm
Tickets All seats £15.00
Tickets All seats £10.00
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We’re Going On A Bear Hunt - Live On Stage! Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score.
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‘Quite simply, the best family show I’ve seen.’ Sky Arts
‘A huge talent.’ Simon Cowell ‘Stunning… Absolutely stunning.’ Amanda Holden ‘We’ve all been completely blown away by you.’ Piers Morgan
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Thomas And Friends June 11 and 12 Child £13.00 Adult £15.00
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He became better known after achieving 2nd runner up placement in the 2009 series of Britain’s Got Talent with 700,000 telephone votes and millions of YouTube views. Julian will also be joined on stage by his band. Since the show, he has been invited to play for the Prime Minister, toured arenas with the other Britain’s Got Talent finalists, played for many prestigious events including ARK, Redcross, Rays of Sunshine, and even played for Prince Charles. He also duetted with Kenny G at The Albert Hall, and his album Chilled 2 The Sax was released by Sony.
‘A fun-filled frolic.’ The Guardian
Roary The Racing Car Feb 23 and 24 Tickets from £11.00
Julian Smith In Concert Julian Smith’s distinctive soprano saxophone sound has been heard all over the world on Sony’s Classic Chillout Series, under his previous stage name ‘Joolz Gianni’.
Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure – plus a few special surprises!
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DrumChasers Mar 16 Tickets from £12.00
Kate Rusby Mar 20 Tickets from £19.00
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Dates Tuesday 22 February
Dates Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 February
Times Tuesday 7.30pm
Times Wednesday 2.30pm, Thursday 11.00am and 1.30pm
Tickets All seats £16.00, £18.00
Tickets All seats £11.00
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Family of 4 £38.00 Family of 3 £30.00 (Min 1 Adult, 1 Child)
Count Arthur Strong Command Performance Count Arthur Strong’s new show, Command Performance, is so new, not even he knows he’s doing it yet. Don’t worry about that though, it’s never stopped him before! So get your Maltesers out, roll your trouser legs up and sit back and enjoy this potentially wonderful show. Pausing only to glance up from your programme to ask when the interval is. I can guarantee you, you’ll have never seen anything like it, whatever it is. Now, if only we can find him! ‘As ever the action ends with the Count looking ridiculous and fully thwarted in his attempts to recreate his glory years. Would we want him any other way? Sublime stuff!’ Manchester Evening News
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Roary The Racing Car LIVE! Roary, the number one little race car ‘zooms’ into the Grand Theatre for the very first time in a brand new live stage show! It’s the day of the ‘Champion of Champions’ race at Silver Hatch and Roary is all set to battle it out with Maxi, Cici, and all the other cars to win the race and lift the trophy! Farmer Green has created some brand new bio fuel to make sure this race is the fastest and greenest ever... but hang on... Flash has his eyes on that fuel for his skateboard and Big Chris seems more interested in baking a pizza and eating doughnuts than on preparing the cars for the race! Luckily Marsha Marshall is on hand to make sure that everyone will be ready at the track for the big day. So who will win the race and be crowned the Champion?
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The Crack Feb 25 and 26 Tickets £15.00
Ken Dodd Mar 26 Tickets from £16.00
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Bob The Builder Aug 2011 Tickets TBA
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Dates Friday 25 and Saturday 26 February
Dates Sunday 27 February Times Sunday 7.30pm
Times Friday and Saturday 8.00pm
Tickets £14.00, £16.00, £20.00, £22.50
Tickets All seats £15.00
Concession £3.00off (Excludes Side Upper Circle and Gallery)
Concession £12.00
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The Crack The globetrotting Miss Behave returns to the home of entertainment and her favourite audiences in the world... BLACKPOOL! You’ve seen her in the Ballroom with Carnival Ball, the Tower Circus with La Clique, and now back to her spiritual home… the beautiful Grand Theatre. Coming to you direct from a sell-out season at the Edinburgh Festival and a sell-out smash hit at the E4 Comedy Festival on London’s Southbank. Presiding over it is the risqué Miss Behave who will be reigning in the anarchy onstage and off with trademark sass and sparkle. Acts include Spymonkey the outrageous clowns are back in Cabaret form. Paul Zenon, magician, comedian and trickster extraordinaire. Raymond + Mr Timpkins who the Guardian quotes as “A mad, anarchic triumph of stupidity over style. Not to be missed.” Bruce Airhead a man, a giant balloon, and a bucket of giggles.
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More... Warning The Circus of Horrors contains some nudity and language of an adult nature – it is not suitable for children, people of a nervous disposition, chavs and sissies.
Circus of Horrors The Four Chapters From Hell Following on from the huge success of The Asylum, and The Day of the Dead show’s the Circus of Horrors has had a major revamp and is back rockin’ ‘n’ shockin’ with a special new show to celebrate its 15th bloody year. The new show The Four Chapters From Hell will take you on a journey through all four of the Circus of Horrors incarnations, beginning in a French Asylum where the inmates are liberated and become the performers in the show. After killing their leader, filled with remorse they move across to Mexico to try and revive him in the Day of the Dead celebrations. The show then moves into Victorian London, it is the late 1890s and the Freak Show has come to town, a young girl Ragen born in the Asylum, is woken from her deep sleep and runs away to join the circus before she is sacrificed by the evil and undead Dr Haze and fed to the vampires.
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Ken Dodd Mar 26 Tickets from £16.00
Spamalot Apr 18 to 23 Tickets from £17.50
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DrumChasers Mar 16 Tickets from £12.00
Pop Goes The 80’s Mar 27 Tickets £18.50
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Dates Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 March
Dates Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 March
Times Tuesday 1.30pm and 7.30pm, Wednesday 10.00am and 1.30pm
Times Thursday 1.00pm, Friday 10.00am, Saturday 1.00pm and 7.00pm
Tickets Child £10.00 Adult £16.00
Tickets Child £8.00 Adult £12.00
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Group 20+ £6.50
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Fairies and fun, royalty and romance, magic and misunderstandings: A Midsummer Night’s Dream has them all. The Bard’s comedy gets a musical transformation from Shakespeare 4 Kidz, whose dazzling version has proved a huge hit every time it has toured. Who can resist the story of a Duke marrying his Amazonian queen, two sets of lovers who elope into the woods where the audience finds Bottom and his funny friends rehearsing a play, feuding fairies and a naughty sprite called Puck, whose mismanaged magic causes no end of merriment. It’s enchanting entertainment for people of all ages because the most famous lines are woven into easy-to-understand modern language. Simply a dream come true. ‘Five kids, aged 5 to16,in the car going back home last night singing, laughing and quoting Shakespeare were proof of yet another brilliant Shakespeare 4 Kidz production. I had a wonderful night too: watching the show myself and seeing my children have such a fantastic time.’ Parent
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More... From the author of the acclaimed War Horse recently performed by the National Theatre.
Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line. Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is by third Children’s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo. His inspiration came from a visit to Ypres where he was shocked to discover how many young soldiers were court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War. ‘The horrors of war and the joyfulness of life are bound up together in this magnificent show.’ The Scotsman ***** ‘An infinitely touching, intensely acted account of a young First World War Soldier’s final day.’ Sunday Express*****
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To Kill A Mockingbird April 26 to 30 Adult £20.00 Child £11.00
Blood, Sweat and Tears Mar 25 Adult £15.00 Child £7.50
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Dates Tuesday 8 March
Dates Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 March
Storm In A Teacup Horse + Bamboo
Times Wednesday 4.30pm Thursday 10.30am and 1.00pm
It’s not always easy making friends, especially when you live in a lighthouse surrounded by dangerous rocks, towering waves and troublemaking seagulls. An exciting opportunity for a tea party with a friend arises when the supply boat comes, but the lighthouse keeper’s nervousness turns what could have been a delight into a disaster.
Times Tuesday 7.30pm Tickets £20.00, £22.00, £24.00
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The Solid Silver 60s Show They say that if you remember the 60s you weren’t there! Fill that gap in your memory with The Solid Silver 60s Show and relive the 60s with original artists singing their greatest hits! Now in its 26th year the show features the unforgettable talents of Dave Berry, Chris Farlowe, Wayne Fontana, Terry Sylvester (formerly of The Hollies) all backed by Vanity Fare and The Merseybeats Songs include The Crying Game, Handbags and Gladrags, Game of Love, Um Um Um Um Um Um, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, The Air That I Breathe, Don’t Turn Around and many more. Hear the classic hits performed by the original hitmakers! Generously supported by
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Horse + Bamboo are planning a special Christmas Event at their venue the Boo
Red Riding Hood
A young girl, a hungry wolf, a walk through the forest – sounds like a recipe for a disaster. This well known fairy-tale is re-imagined by Horse + Bamboo with their familiar beauty, playfulness and heart. A perfect show for all the family. For people who aren’t afraid of wolves! Friday 3 to Sunday 12 December 2010 For ages 5+; £5.00 (group discounts avail) To book for this show call 01706 220241
MATCHAM MONKEY CLUB! Matcham Monkey leads the Grand Theatre’s FREE children’s club for two to twelve year olds - although Matcham Monkey’s pleased to meet anyone of any age. You can find out more about Matcham Monkey on his very own website, an interactive area where you can hear about the benefits of membership including; special events, view his recomended shows, workshops, and enter competitions to win VIP invites to special events. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Mar 1 and 2 Child £10.00 Adult £16.00
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Dates Friday 11 March
Dates Saturday 12 March
Times Friday 7.30pm
Times Saturday 7.30pm
Tickets £18.50, £20.00
Tickets All seats £20.50
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The Dubliners The Dublin Experience There are no musical barriers where The Dubliners are concerned. Their concerts have been attended over the years by such notables as U2, Stephane Grappelli, Prince Rainier, James Galway, Kate Bush, Terence Trent D’Arby, UB40, Nigel Kennedy, Van Morrison, Peter O’Toole and a host of Statesmen, Lord Mayors, Civic Dignitaries and millions of music fans throughout the world. The Dubliners popularity is unquestionable and their contribution to the world of folk music is unparalleled. After an incredible forty-nine years of globetrotting they have never compromised through ever-changing musical fads. They are probably the best accident to happen to the world of folk music and contribute to it not only with their superb voices, but also with their exceptional talent as musicians and entertainers.
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Sally Morgan: Psychic Sally On The Road Fresh from her new TV Series Psychic Sally On The Road on LIVING TV, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns by overwhelming public demand. Sally has used her gift over the years to help many people, most notably famous for her work with the late Princess Diana. Her reputation has been built from her close relationship with many high profile celebrities. Sally now brings her amazing abilities and her tremendous personality to the stage with a unique theatrical experience, which is both hugely entertaining and enlightening. Sally Morgan has taken the UK by storm! Due to recent EU legislation it is now necessary to state the following: Theatre demonstrations are to be deemed for entertainment purposes only.
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Getting to us... Car Parking West Street Car Park with CCTV (above British Home Stores), opposite the theatre. SATNAV West Street Car Park postcode FY1 1HA. ‘Show and Park’ parking tickets only £2.50. Purchase at time of booking theatre tickets - acquire before parking. By Bus Stops located just meters from the theatre entrance (British Home Stores). By Train Blackpool North Station located (7 mins walk from the theatre). Taxi Rank Located 30 feet from the Grand Theatre entrance. Free taxi phone available.
Ways to pay... We accept all major credit and debit cards. Blackpool Grand Theatre ticket transactions in person, by phone or post incur a charge of £1.50 per transaction. Tickets booked online incur a charge of £1.00 per ticket. Postage charge 60p. Concessions Apply to; Senior Citizens, Registered Disabled, Under 18s, Full-time Students, Registered Unemployed, Equity, BECTU and MU Members. ID required when requesting concessions. ALL offers, discounts, concessions and packages are subject to availability, please request your discount at time of booking.
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Dates Sunday 13 March
Dates Tuesday 15 March
Times Sunday 7.30pm
Times Tuesday 7.30pm
Tickets £19.00, £21.00, £23.00
Tickets All seats £18.00 Concession £2.00off
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Joe Brown In Concert The year 2008 marked Joe Brown’s 50th year as a professional entertainer and he truly is one of this country’s best loved, enduring, and most acclaimed musicians. Joe, along with his band is back at the Grand Theatre by popular demand in another two-hour musical celebration. This country’s premier rock ‘n’ roll legend comes to us after another remarkable year even by his own high standards.You may have seen Joe touring the major arenas with Status Quo in 2010, performing on Later With Jools Holland or at the cinema playing his part closing the show at the Royal Albert Hall at the Concert For George Harrison or have been there to witness him playing his critically acclaimed set at Glastonbury Festival but if not now is your chance to see one of the all-time great talents live.
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The bosom buddies are back! Starring in their own side-splittingly funny and totally audacious hit show, Busting Out! is an uplifting celebration of bouncy songs, wobbly jokes, knicker-wetting scenes and practical demonstrations for your drooping assets. You’ll be busting to tell your friends about the feel-good show of the year!
**** ‘Uproarious, unrefined and irreverent. The show certainly tickles its targets’ funny bone.’ Edinburgh Evening News
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Julian Smith Feb 21 Tickets £15.00
The Australian hit comedy show now in the UK!
‘It was one of the funniest shows I have seen!’ Warning Contains nudity
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Busting Out!
‘You’ll probably never look at breasts the same way again.’ News of The World
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Dates Wednesday 16 March
Dates Friday 18 and Saturday 19 March
Times Wednesday 7.30pm
Times Friday 7.30pm Saturday 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Tickets £12.00, £14.00, £16.00 Child £11.00 Schools £11.00
Tickets Evening £18.50 Concession £2.00off
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DrumChasers DrumChasers is the new percussion spectacular from the creator of international success Noise Ensemble. Ten fantastic percussionists and dancers take to the stage in an explosion of sound and light with a story of rivalry, romance and rhythm. Powerful and energetic, moving and funny, DrumChasers is a show for all ages promising an evening quite unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. DrumChasers tells the story of Mr Bennett, a caretaker in an old concert hall who looks after the instruments stored within its walls. However, one night, something happens, something loud and something otherworldly, and he is transported to the land of the DrumChasers, a land of percussion where forbidden love struggles to be heard.
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Phil Winston’s Theatreworks proudly presents THE WORKS - An exciting show where the students have a chance to perform and experience the atmosphere of this unique venue. Former students have enjoyed successful careers in the following productions; West End - Mamma Mia, Fame, Beauty and The Beast, We Will Rock You, Starlight Express, Dancing on Ice, Desperately Seeking Susan, Saturday Night Fever, Cats, Billy Elliot, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Chicago, Flashdance, Wicked, Disney shows worldwide, Moulin Rouge and Lido in Paris, Broadway plus various cruises touring the world. Watch the future stars of stage and screen! The cast welcome parents, teachers and friends as well as casting directors, agents and choreographers...
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Julian Smith Feb 21 Tickets £15.00
Spamalot Apr 18 to 23 Tickets from £17.50
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THE GRAND - 30 YEARS 1981-2011
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Dates Sunday 20 March
Dates Monday 21 March
Times Sunday 7.30pm
Times Monday 7.30pm
Tickets All seats £19.00
Tickets £16.00, £18.00, £20.00
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Kate Rusby The defining voice of contemporary English Folk Music, Kate Rusby’s exquisite interpretations of traditional songs and finely wrought self-penned tunes have won her an audience that reaches beyond the genre. A rare achievement for a folk artist but entirely understandable given Kate’s expressive vocals that invest whatever she sings with irresistible emotional depth. In November 2010 Kate released her much anticipated new album, Make The Light, her first record of completely self composed songs. This landmark release has been well received by both critics and fans alike. It features Kate’s all-new band, who as ever, have been drawn from the cream of Britain’s folk instrumentalists.
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This innovative and exciting company make a welcome return to the Grand with their acclaimed production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore.
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In true Opera della Luna style eight multi-talented singer/actors become crew, chorus and principals in a brilliantly fast and hilarious production of this famous comic opera. Packed to the brim with toe-tapping tunes, the wit and verve of this production will prove beyond doubt that Opera della Luna have now established themselves as one of the country’s leading exponents of operetta and comic music-theatre.
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‘What makes this production work so well is its concise, authentic insistence on the underlying sting in the parody.’ OPERA ‘No small scale opera company glitters more gloriously than Opera della Luna.’ Evening Standard
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HMS PINAFORE Opera della Luna
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THE GRAND - 30 YEARS 1981-2011
A FULL WEEK OF CELEBRATIONS
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Dates Tuesday 22 March
Dates Wednesday 23 March
Times Tuesday 7.30pm
Times Wednesday 7.30pm
Tickets All seats £21.00
Tickets £19.50, £26.50, £29.50, £33.50
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Beyond The Barricade The most successful and popular touring show of its kind Beyond the Barricade returns with a brand new 2011 production. Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, Beyond the Barricade features a cast of past principal performers from the West End production of Les Misérables, and the recent 25th Anniversary Concert at the 02 Arena. This production will include songs from Miss Saigon, The Lion King, Phantom Of The Opera, Love Never Dies, Mamma Mia, Blood Brothers, The Jersey Boys and many more hit musical productions, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables!
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Join us at the Grand Theatre for the highlight of our 30 year celebration with the Russian State Ballet and Orchestra of Sibera performing Romeo and Juliet.
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In Celebration: 30 years ago on this very night the Grand Theatre re-opened its doors with Tim West and Prunella Scales in Merchant of Venice.
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‘A Musical Masterclass!’ The Daily Mirror
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The greatest love story ever danced, Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy is brought to life in this brand new production. Lavish sets and costumes, as well as the dazzling performers of one of Russia’s foremost ballet companies, evoke Renaissance Verona with all its bitter family feuds, passionate encounters and tragic twists of fate. ‘Colourful costumes, fantastic settings and amazing ballet…’ Hull Daily Mail
Now established as the UK’s favourite musical theatre concert, Beyond the Barricade is one of the country’s most successful touring shows, receiving huge critical acclaim wherever it appears. Don’t miss the musicals event of the year!
The Drifters Mar 24 Tickets £25.00
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THE GRAND - 30 YEARS 1981-2011
A FULL WEEK OF CELEBRATIONS
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Dates Thursday 24 March
Dates Friday 25 March
Times Thursdsay 7.30pm
Times Friday 7.30pm
Tickets All seats £25.00
Tickets Adult £15.00 Child HALF PRICE £7.50!
Concession £2.00off
Schools £5.00
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The Drifters Fay Treadwell’s original The Drifters are one of the biggest-selling and longestserving bands of all-time, The Drifters have sold to date over 214 million singles and 114 million albums across the world. The Drifters return to The Grand after more than a decade. The line-up of The Drifters has undergone many changes with more than 60 different singers, including icons such as Clyde McPhatter, Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis and Johnny Moore.
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Some of the group’s biggest hits include such classics as Saturday Night at the Movies, There Goes My First Love, Under The Boardwalk, Can I Take You Home Little Girl, You’re More Than A Number in My Little Red Book, Love Games, Hello Happiness, On Broadway, Kissing In The Back Row and many more.
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This dynamic non-stop show combines classic songs, top flight choreography and world-class musicians with some of the group’s newer material from recent releases. The Great American Des O’Connor Soulbook Apr 24 Feb 13 Tickets from £20.00 Tickets from £19.50
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Blood, Sweat & Tears balletLORENT balletLORENT presents their new full length production Blood, Sweat & Tears; an exploration of the darkness and light of extreme love. As a couple experience a tender and all-consuming love for their newborn baby, they begin to fight for affection and attention from each other. Fantasy memories of their wedding day play in contrast to their sense of isolation, and a swarm of puppet-like children haunt their subconscious. Tender and powerful, with movement vocabulary sourced from both ballet and wrestling, Blood, Sweat & Tears is inspired by the ups and downs of unconditional love. ‘It’s as if Liv Lorent has lived through the same experience, and indeed the audience has in some way too. A startling performance and one which will stay with me for a long time.’ The Chronicle
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THE GRAND - 30 YEARS 1981-2011
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Dates Saturday 26 March
Dates Sunday 27 March
Times Saturday 7.30pm
Times Sunday 7.30pm
Tickets £16.00, £17.00, £18.00
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Ken Dodd King of Mirth The longest stand-up comedy routine ever returns to the Grand Theatre: ‘If I get a hard audience they are not going to get away until they laugh. Those seven laughs a minute” I’ve got to have them.’ Now in his 53rd year of playing to sell-out crowds in the seaside town of Blackpool. Expect an evening full of plumptiousness from the professor of Giggleology.
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‘Ken’s energy, mirth and love for the theatre business never ceases to amaze me.’ Neil Thomson, General Manager.
Pop Goes The 80’s Boasting a phenomenal cast of singers, dancers and musicians direct from London’s West End who perform a barrage of non-stop golden moments from the 1980s including Gold, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Stand And Deliver, 99 Red Balloons, Rio, Livin’ On A Prayer, Hey Mickey and Thriller to name but a few. Max Power is your host, who will have you singing along and dancing in the aisles ensuring a fun-filled night to remember. Breathtaking lights, dazzling laser shows, a giant video wall and enough lavish costumes for any Material Girl plus a show-stopping performance of Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal will complete this unforgettable 80’s experience. Celebrate this sensational decade. From the birth of electro-pop, through the age of soft rock to the flamboyance of the new romantics. Don’t miss this must-see show of the year!
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dinnerladies Apr 4 to 9 Tickets from £17.00
Des O’Connor Apr 24 Tickets from £20.00
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Thriller Live Mar 28 to Apr 2 Tickets from £16.50
Spamalot Apr 18 to 23 Tickets from £17.50
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Booking Information Dates Monday 28 March to Saturday 2 April Times Monday 8.00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7.30pm, Friday and Saturday 5.00pm and 8.30pm Tickets Opening Night, Friday and Saturday (5.00pm) £16.50, £19.50, £22.50, £23.50 Tuesday to Thursday Evenings £19.50, £22.50, £24.50, £26.50 Friday and Saturday (8.30pm) £21.50, £24.50, £26.50, £28.50 Concession £2.00off (Excludes Gallery)
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THRILLER - LIVE is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Moonwalking its way around the world, award-winning director Gary Lloyd’s THRILLER LIVE brings to life the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of Michael and the Jackson 5. In a career spanning 40 years, Michael Jackson sold an unparalleled 750 million records worldwide with the Thriller album still the world’s best-selling recording of all time. His music continues to sell in its millions, winning new fans young and old alike. THRILLER - LIVE pays homage to the world-class spectacle of Jacksons’ legendary live performances. Expect your favourite Jackson songs, including the smash hits: I Want You Back, ABC, Can You Feel It, Off The Wall, The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana, They Don’t Care About Us and Thriller!
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‘Dazzlingly well-drilled and brilliantly done.’ Mail on Sunday
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Pop Goes The 80’s Mar 27 Tickets £18.50
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Dates Sunday 3 April
Dates Sunday 17 April
Times Sunday 7.30pm
Times Sunday 7.30pm
Tickets £19.00, £21.00, £23.00
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The Big Ballet The Size Does Matter Tour A ballet like no other, Amande Concerts presents The Big Ballet, an ensemble of 16 Corps de Ballet dancers, each weighing no less than 16-stone and united in a common cause; not to lose a single pound. From Russia’s Ural mountains, a region from where Tchaikovsky himself hails, The Big Ballet formed in 1994 and set out to deliberately and above all, self-confidently challenge accepted social standards in a world where the pursuit of slenderness and beauty seems obsessive. The dancers courageously and imposingly prove that grace, elegance, charisma and nimbleness is not the demesne of the “thin”, proudly presenting their voluptuous yet surprisingly sinuous and flexible figures.
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After the massive success of his last show, Different Class, master of observational comedy and star of Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You, Ed Byrne is back with his new show Crowd Pleaser.
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‘Ed Byrne is a class apart.’ London Evening Standard ‘At the height of his powers... It’s no wonder this is selling out nightly.’ The Observer ‘His wit won deafening cheers and feet stomping.’ The Guardian
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‘Not to be missed!’ The Stage
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Exploring subjects and situations Ed finds frustratingly maddening, Crowd Pleaser is a comical insight into Ed’s life. Continuing his quest to turn into a grumpy old man, whether he is talking about his cat, cake, religion or potential fatherhood, Ed is always certain to deliver the laughs in abundance. ‘Byrne is at the top of his game.’ The Sunday Telegraph
These ladies enchant their audiences with different classical and modern ballet pieces in an hilarious comedy show full of fun and astonishing choreography, proving that you shouldn’t take life, or yourself, too seriously.
Busting Out Mar 15 Tickets £18.00
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Spamalot Apr 18 to 23 Tickets from £12.00
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Booking Information Dates Monday 4 to Saturday 9 April Times Monday 8.00pm, Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday at 2.00pm Tickets £17.00, £19.00, £21.00, £23.00 Concessions Evening £2.00off Matinees £4.00off
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Following last year’s hugely successful world premiere of dinnerladies They’re back! The catering staff of BBC TV’s hit sitcom return to The Grand with one of the funniest stage plays currently touring the UK. This new production with many of the same talented cast from last year are ready to entertain you with some of Victoria Wood’s best comedy writing. Andrew Dunn (Tony) and Sue Devany (Jane) from the original tv series are joined by Bren, Dolly, Jean, Twinkle and Anita together with caretaker Stan, Phillippa from Human Resources and Petula, Bren’s dreadful mother to bring you some hilarious adventures from the staff canteen of HWD Components. Come back for more – dinnerladies: second helpings.
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Up Pompeii Feb 14 to 17 Tickets from £11.50
Pop Goes The 80’s Mar 27 Tickets from £18.50
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Booking Information Dates Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 April Times Wednesday 7.30pm, Thursday 2.00pm and 7.30pm, Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.00pm and 7.30pm Tickets Opening Night (Wed) £12.50 Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings £15.00, £12.50 Thursday and Saturday matinees All seats £12.50 Child under 16 All seats £10
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In late 1940s New York City, gambler Nathan Detroit is having trouble trying to find a venue for his next floating craps game. Word has got out about the game and the “big boys” are in town, all looking for a piece of the action. Nathan secures the local garage for his illegal game, but the owners want $1000 security deposit first. From where is he going to get the money, and how will he keep Adelaide, his long-suffering fiancée, unaware of what’s going on? Sky Masterson, a high-rolling gambler, arrives in town on his way to Havana. Nathan observes that Sky is travelling alone and Sky brags that he could get any woman he wanted to accompany him. Nathan then proposes a $1000 bet which he believes he cannot lose: Sky must take a doll of Nathan’s choice to dinner in Havana. Inspired by the passing Save-A-Soul Mission band, Nathan chooses none other than Sergeant Sarah Brown.
At the mission, Sarah and her team are dejected. They face closure unless they can save some sinners. Sarah is excited when Sky enters and proclaims that he wants to be saved. Once they are alone, Sky offers a proposal: he will fill her mission with “one dozen genuine sinners” for her meeting if she will accompany him to Havana. Nathan, certain that Sky will lose the bet, arranges to use the garage. But will Sarah agree to go to Havana? Will Nathan win his bet and get his much needed $1000? Will Adelaide find out what he’s up to? Guys and Dolls is presented by Blackpool Operatic Players who also presented My Fair Lady and most recently Mack & Mabel.
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Thriller Live Mar 28 to Apr 2 Tickets from £16.50
Spamalot Apr 18 to 23 Tickets from £17.50
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Booking Information Dates Monday 18 to Saturday 23 April Times Monday to Saturday 7.30pm Thursday and Saturday 2.00pm Tickets Monday to Thursday Evenings £21.50, £26.50, £28.50, £32.50 Friday and Saturday Evenings £21.50, £28.50, £30.50, £34.50 Thursday and Saturday Matinees £17.50, £22.50, £24.50, £28.50 Groups discounts call 01253 743232
Audiences around the world have been roaring with laughter since Monty Python’s Spamalot, by Eric Idle and John DuPrez, won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005. With the nation’s favourite and Blackpool’s own Nancy, Jodie Prenger, star of Oliver! from TV’s I’d Do Anything playing the Lady of the Lake and Todd Carty aka Tucker, expert ice-skater and EastEnders stalwart as Patsy, and King of the Buzzcocks Phill Jupitus don’t miss your night with the Knights of the Round Table at the most infectiously funny musical of the millennium. Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings (cancelled, health and safety) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. The show features the hilarious songs He Is Not Dead Yet, Knights Of The Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the Nation’s Favourite Comedy Song ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE.
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Who Killed Agatha Christie? Jan 24 to 29 Tickets from £12.50
dinnerladies Apr 4 to 9 Tickets from £17.00
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Booking Information Dates Sunday 24 April Times Sunday 7.30pm Tickets All seats £20.00
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More... Des O’Connor has made over 1,000 performances at the London Palladium and starred in cabaret theatre and sell-out concerts at almost every leading venue throughout the world, including the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, the Opera House, Sydney, the Concert Hall, Auckland the O’Keefe Centre, Toronto, and the Arts Centre, Ottawa.
Des O’Connor CBE Des O’Connor… World-class star and ultimate entertainer. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see a true showbusiness legend live on stage for a wonderful evening of comedy, laughter and music. Des O’Connor is one of only a handful of British entertainers to be acclaimed internationally on stage and television when he was given an American series of his show which was syndicated to over 40 countries and was seen by 200 million people world-wide. Des O’Connor is today established as one of the world’s most popular and best-loved entertainers. Since landing his first television series in the UK in 1963 he starred in his own mainstream television show for over 45 years - longer than anyone anywhere in the world!
Orbitecture At Grundy Art Gallery 22 January - 12 March 2011 Orbitecture is an exhibition featuring painting, sculpture, film and music, which examines current trends in contemporary art through the work of mainly young artists who deal with important social issues. These include ecological, political and ethical matters, which are often seen though the idealistic perspective of youth. It looks at possible alternative ways of living outside of the mainstream and asks if rebellion is still possible. Includes: Gerd Arntz, Pim Conradi, Romain Gavras, Head Gallery, Man Like Me, Alastair MacKinven, Stephen Molyneux, Laura Oldfield Ford, David Osbaldeston, PLANNINGTOROCK, Francis Thorburn. Admission Free Grundy Art Gallery Blackpool Queen Street, Blackpool FY1 1PX. T: 01253 478170 www.grundyartgallery.com Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm
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Ken Dodd Mar 26 Tickets from £16.00
To Kill A Mockingbird Apr 26 to 30 Adults £20.00 Child £11.00
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**** ‘Outstanding’
The Pulitzer prize-winning
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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Christopher Sergel based on the novel by Harper Lee
The Guardian (on The Touring Consortium’s 2007 production of To Kill a Mockingbird)
Starring
Duncan Preston
Dates Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 April Times Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm Wednesday and Thursday Matinee 1.30pm Saturday Matinee 2.00pm Tickets Adult £20.00 Child £11.00 Student £11.00 Concession £2.00off (Excludes Gallery) Groups 20+ £9.50 Groups 50+ £8.50
More... PAGE TO STAGE (Text) Thurs 28 Apr (11.30am - 60mins) A fast and interactive session held with cast members. The aim of this workshop is to explore key scenes from the play and to show how the text is explored and interpreted; the process is examined from first read through, through the rehearsals into final performance. It is particularly suitable for Drama and English Literature students! Ticket: £2.50 Page 56 - 57
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This most beloved and widely read Pulitzer Prize winner, now in it’s 50th year of publication, tells the extraordinary and unforgettable story of life in the American Deep South through the enquiring eyes of a child. Jem and Scout Finch are growing up during the 1930s depression but their idyllic childhood innocence is shattered with the realisation that bigotry and prejudice rule in their small town of Maycomb, Alabama. When their father Atticus defends a young black man falsely accused of raping a white woman, the whole family become the target of gossip and abuse. Set in America’s scorching Deep South at a time when racial tensions were at an all-time high, the challenging and uncomfortable issues this classic addresses are as relevant today as they were when the book was first written. Generously supported by
Following his critically acclaimed “towering performance” (Yorkshire Post), in The Touring Consortium’s 2007 production of To Kill A Mockingbird, Duncan Preston is recreating his role as the iconic lawyer Atticus Finch in a new production of this gripping classic. Duncan is probably best known for his appearance in Emmerdale.
A MUST SEE PRODUCTION! Private Peaceful Mar 3 to 5 Adult £12.00 Child £8.00
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March 2011
Theatre Breaks
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Frank Matcham Theatre Tours You are invited to take a guided tour of one of England’s greatest theatres guided by ‘Frank Matcham’. There is no theatre quite like the Grand. The published descriptions in 1894 said so, and contemporary theatregoers agree. This is renowned architect Frank Matcham’s masterpiece theatre, with a long and lively history. A backstage and front of house tour is yours for the taking. See the renovated, ornate auditorium and savour the wonders of the hidden, functional world behind the curtain. Stand on the raked stage and observe the cantilevered tiers of circles, boxes and pit - and the complete visibility of every seat in this atmospheric house, from the other side of the gilt ‘picture frame’. Test the acoustic perfections and learn about the sound positions. See the stage from the wings, the machinery for changing scenes and the latest lighting equipment in one of Britain’s first all-electric theatres.
A fantastic selection of shows and events: Fireman Sam Who Killed Agatha Christie? Grimethorpe Colliery Great American Songbook Up Pompeii Count Arthur Strong Roary the Racing Car The Dubliners HMS Pinafore Beyond the Barricades Romeo & Juliet The Drifters balletLorent’s Blood, Sweat & Tears Pop Goes the 80’s The Big Ballet Spamalot
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1. All dates and performances are subject to hotel and theatre availability. 2. Rates are based on two people sharing a superior room, supplements apply for family rooms, deluxe rooms and suites. 3. Requests for specific seating locations must be advised in advance and cannot be guaranteed. 4. Please advise when making your reservation if you have any access requirements for the Theatre as these will be passed on to the Theatre on your behalf. 5. Please note that full payment is required at the time of booking and is strictly non-refundable and non-transferable - we advise travel insurance be taken at your discretion. 6. Transport to/from the Grand Theatre by Taxi will be organised by the hotel Reception team in advance. 7. The Big Blue Hotel cannot be held responsible for any performances that are cancelled or postponed by the theatre. 8. For further information on performances and the Grand Theatre venue please visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk
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The Big Blue Hotel is proud to partner with The Grand Theatre, Blackpool to offer a great value accommodation and theatre package throughout the year that includes transport to and from the theatre whatever the weather! The Big Blue’s award-winning Blues Brasserie is the perfect choice for a pre-theatre dinner with a two-course meal for just £17.50 per person. Superior Double/Twin Rooms From £109.00 per room per night
Including bed & breakfast, theatre tickets and transport to/from the Theatre.
Please call 0871 222 4000 for reservations The Big Blue Hotel, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool FY4 1ND Online booking at bigbluehotel.com
This a mazing space is a wonder of restoration and revival...
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January
Fri 7 - Sun 9 Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake Sat 15 Fireman Sam Thurs 20 Thanks For The Memory Mon 24 - Sat 29 Who Killed Agatha Christie?
February
Mon 7 - Fri 11 Schools Alive 2011 Sat 12 Grimethorpe Colliery Band Sun 13 The Great American Soulbook Mon 14 - Thurs 17 Up Pompeii Fri 18 & Sat 19 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt Mon 21 Julian Smith In Concert Tues 22 Count Arthur Strong Wed 23 & Thurs 24 Roary The Racing Car Fri 25 & Sat 26 The Crack Sun 27 Circus Of Horrors
March
Tues 1 & Wed 2 A Midsummer Nights Dream Thurs 3 to Sat 5 Private Peaceful Tue 8 The Solid Silver 60s Show Wed 9 - Thurs 10 Storm In A Teacup Fri 11 The Dubliners Sat 12 Sally Morgan Sun 13 Joe Brown Tues 15 Busting Out Wed 16 DrumChasers Fri 18 & Sat 19 The Works Sun 20 Kate Rusby Mon 21 HMS Pinafore Tues 22 Beyond The Barricade Wed 23 Romeo and Juliet Thurs 24 The Drifters Fri 25 Blood, Sweat & Tears Sat 26 Ken Dodd Sun 27 Pop Goes The 80’s Mon 28 - Sat 2 April Thriller Live
April
Sun 3 The Big Ballet Mon 4 - Sat 9 dinnerladies Wed 13 - Sat 16 Guys and Dolls Sun 17 Ed Byrne Mon 18 - Sat 23 Spamalot Sun 24 Des O’Connor Tues 26 - Sat 30 To Kill A Mockingbird Telephone
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Programme Diary 2011