Around The World in 80s Days

from The Lancashire & North West Magazine | September 2021

by The Lancashire & North West Magazine

Presenting: Edward James Furniture Ltd

One of the highlights of the new season is the return of the spectacular 80s comedy musical, Around the World in 80s days.

The show is Blackpool Grand’s very own production which is back at the iconic theatre for a second year following rave reviews before lockdown. A musical based on Jules Verne’s acclaimed novel Around the World in 80 Days, it’s one of the world’s most popular stories, mixed with some of the best songs from the 80s.

One of the greatest adventure stories retold, you will meet ‘Phil’eas Fogg, one of the most fabulous men on the London party seen. He has it all – the looks, the girls, the notoriety…. until disaster strikes and Daddy cuts him off from the family fortune! Penniless and in a bid to regain his wealth, he accepts an outlandish bet – to travel the world in just 80 days! As he takes to boats, trains and even hot air balloons, this hilarious race against time performance is packed with toe tapping, clap your hands, stamp your feet and sing along music that will have you dancing at your seat! From the Locomotion to Loveshack and so many more hits from the 80’s, it will be a comedy musical throwback bursting with energy on stage! Writer and director of the smash hit, Ian McFarlane, said: “I simply can’t wait to be back in the beautiful Grand Theatre. It’s been a difficult time for artists and creatives and getting to tread the boards once more is a dream. “We’re auditioning at present and some of the original cast will be returning. We promise an even bigger and brighter production with more music, more costume changes and more laughs, which I feel we can all do with at the moment.”