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The Blackpool Grand Theatre, like much of the regional theatre and entertainment industry, has been closed for nearly 17-months, its biggest closure in the theatre’s 126-years history.
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As Blackpool Grand looks forward to its first show on 4 September, the team at the theatre have been busily preparing the Grade II* listed building to ensure customers enjoy some fabulous productions in a safe and secure environment. Every precautionary measure has been considered in view of the guidelines and we are confident that our returning audiences will feel relaxed and ready to enjoy their chosen show. Blackpool Grand Theatre will reopen it’s Sales office on Tuesday 3 August, but in a different location, don’t worry how it find it – it’s just a few doors down on Church Street. Opening times will be limited (and available online). The theatre also plans to distribute a season brochure far and wide across the Coast as well as realise confidence in returning to theatre. The theatre will still operate with many safety measures in place such as extensive cleaning, hand sanitiser stations and the encouragement of facemasks. Contactless payments will be encouraged also across all areas of the theatre from the bars to the Sales Office.
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ow, thanks to the easing of restrictions, the theatre will finally be rolling out the red carpet once again this autumn to welcome back theatre goers to the prettiest theatre in all the land. It’s certainly been a challenging time for everyone but the team are delighted to re-open the doors and welcome everyone back - not just the invaluable audiences but the cast and crew too.
Ruth Eastwood, Blackpool Grand Theatre CEO said: “It’s been an extraordinary time. We’ve had to adapt fast, find our resilience work harder than ever as a much-reduced team, to get through this challenging time. We could not have done it without the support of an incredible group of people: our trustees, friends, supporters and the artists and producers with whom we work and I want to extend an incredible thank you to each and every one of them. “During this time, we were absolutely delighted to receive all-important funding through the Department of Culture, Media & Sport, Arts Council England, Blackpool Council, the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, and not forgetting residents, customers and individual supporters around the globe. The support has been incredible and has allowed us that breathing space to adapt and plan to open up the theatre this autumn.”
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The roster of shows we have for the coming season is sure to be a big hit with everyone. From comedy to musicals and celebrity stand up to dark drama, we can’t wait to get our seats filled and for the stage to come alive! Ruth added: “Personally, I’m looking forward to the Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess, a frank, funny and informative new show featuring TV’s Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen, who will share her heart-warming tales from remarkable farming to her great family life and much more.”
To check out what the theatre has planned, visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk for more details of all the performances.
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