GRAND Season Brochure | Oct 2012 - Mar 2013

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October 2012 to March 2013

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Business and The Arts We have an exciting range of opportunities for companies to get involved in our work, from entertaining clients in a private box, to advertising in our brochures and on our website, or sponsoring individual shows or seasons.

From corporate hospitality to high profile ways to promote your business, The Grand can help you deliver a star performance.

Sponsors Pleasure Beach Resort

I am delighted to continue the Pleasure Beach’s association with the Grand Theatre.

As past Chairman of the Grand Theatre Trust, my father was instrumental in preserving this historic institution, ensuring that the arts could be enjoyed by future generations.

Amanda Thompson, Managing Director.

Natwest Commercial Banking

With over nineteen years involvement with The Grand, we recognise what an incredible contribution it makes to the cultural life of the area. Our commercial team regularly entertains guests at the huge variety of shows on offer.

Simon Smith, Commercial Manager

SystemHOST

SystemHOST has been associated with the Grand Theatre for the last 4 years. We are delighted to support their Creative Learning Programme, helping young people to experience the theatre through educational performances.

Phil Scanlon, Chief Executive

Media Partners and Supporters

Welcoming and Friendly...

A word from our General Manager...

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of the Grand Theatre during this economic recession.You may have noticed that we have revised our booking fee policy and I thought it worthwhile explaining why we have done this.

The Grand Theatre, a grade 2* listed building, costs £17,000 per week to operate, a figure low in comparison to many other comparable theatres. Touring productions, be they small, medium or large scale are very expensive to present for the producer and the venue and every effort is made to keep ticket pricing at an affordable level, however touring costs have increased significantly.

We strive to offer quality product and a number of Big Name ‘West End’ productions with celebrity casting at a price that in many instances is a third of their London price. In order to offer you these shows, we often have to work on a percentage deal with a producer and the theatre is only able to retain the smallest of those percentages due to the producer’s overheads.

Many ask, if there has to be an extra charge, why we do not simply increase ticket prices rather than charge a booking fee? Due to the percentage deals, any increase in ticket pricing would still see the majority of the money passed to the producer, and would not alleviate the situation of the Grand’s running costs. With a booking fee we are able to retain that income. This is why many theatres have been forced into the position of charging a booking fee. This income makes a significant contribution to the theatre’s costs, and the revised charges are, we believe, fairer and below local and regional comparators.

If you purchase tickets either with cash or by debit card at the Box Office, you will not incur a booking fee. I hope this is a helpful clarification of our policy.

Neil Thomson Chief Executive & General Manager

For details contact Colin Johnston, Development Director Telephone 01253 74 32 60 email colinj@blackpoolgrand.co.uk

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Vampires Rock

Monday 29 October at 7.30pm Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula in this classic rock spectacular! All teamed with an amazing stage set and pyrotechnics to blow your mind, this rock extravaganza is not to be missed!

Tickets £16.00, £18.00, £20.00

Monday 22 October at 8.00pm With a wink to Charles Bukowski’s cult character Henry Chinaski, choreographer Kylie Walters coaxes seven testosterone-crazed men to live through an evening of debauchery and revelation. Trapped in a rock-band’s home studio as they try to finish their new album, this live concert/show collides virtuoso Belgian rock duo I Love Sarah’s (Jeroen Stevens/Rutger De Brabander) scorching math rock with five superb Scottish performers (David Hughes Dance) amongst copious amounts of bravaderie and chaos.

Low-fi beginnings become hi-fi horrors as the fine line between recognizable every day reality and bizarre fictive world is trampled.

Vicious drumming, cutting wit and cunning moves form a microcosm of manhood stretching from juvenile misbehaviour to sublime creative insight.

Russell Kane Posturing Delivery

Friday 9 November at 8.00pm What if I’m one of the guys who never has a baby? Why is this not a ‘male subject’?

I plan to give birth, live on stage, then raise it - in front of you. Come along!

‘A seriously good comedian.’ The Times

‘More thought and intelligence behind his comedy than most people could ever get near.’

The Mirror

Chiselled beauty from the sweat covered wreckage of the night.

Tickets £17.50

There will be a curtain raiser performance by local professional dancers who have been working with David Hughes.

Tickets £10.00, Concessions £7.00 Suitable for ages 12+

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12o North Dance Company Wednesday 7 November at 8.00pm

Introducing the fresh, vibrant, dynamic North West Graduate Dance Company.

This engaging programme includes Article 1 a new work by Alesandra Seutin for 12 dancers. With her vision of fusing African traditional dance with contemporary dance and urban forms.

Acclaimed British talent Gary Clarke’s Bitter Suite is a fast, furious, highly charged yet incredibly touching portrayal of human relationships. In Antonia Grove’s Ripe for the Picking dancers are fair of face, full of grace, woe, loving and giving and working hard for a living to bring you an unexpected, and always unique performance experience.

Tickets £7.00 Concessions £5.00

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Monday 12 November at 8.00pm

800 acts entered. 80 competed in eight regional heats held across the country. Twelve went through to the Semi-Finals, now our final six go head to head for the chance to be crowned winner of the BBC New Comedy Award 2012.

The dazzlingly charming Irish funnyman Patrick Kielty is our host for the evening, with a panel of esteemed comedy judges including the nations favourite Stephen K Amos - to cast judgement before they hand over to the public who will cast the final vote. The event will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2.

Tickets £9.00

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A contemporary and stylish 4-star Hotel at Blackpool Pleasure Beach All 157 bedrooms are designed with wonderful fabrics from Designers Guild and offer luxurious en-suite bedrooms with complimentary WiFi internet access, flat screen televisions with inbuilt freeview, iron/ironing board, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, hairdryer, heating control, electric shaver point, 24-hour room service, smoke alarms, duvets, power shower, key card access, an integrated air cooling system and DVD players that can also be used as a CD player.

Dining at the Big Blue hotel is an unforgettable experience whether it's a lazy cappuccino in the cafe bar or a delicious gourmet meal in Blues Bar and Brasserie. Children can create their own fresh pizzas while parents can choose from an extensive menu designed with a European feel using only fresh, local produce.

Visit our website for our best available rate and details of special offers and packages through the year.

Tuesday 13 November at 7.30pm Join Ballet Theatre UK on a magical journey to the dark and twisting streets of old Dickensian London.

Meet Ebenezer Scrooge, a penny-clutching old miser, his heart so cold and steely it cannot be softened by any amount of festive cheer.

One magical night Scrooge is visited by mystical ghosts, who show him there is more to life than work and money and slowly he begins to recognise the true meaning of Christmas.

Filled with joy, laughter and heartbreaking moments, Ballet Theatre UK’s new production combines traditional ballet with captivating theatre performed to a glorious classical score*.

A incredible production to be enjoyed by everyone, young and old.

Reservations 0871 222 4000 reservations@bigbluehotel.com

Tickets £14.00, £16.00, £18.00 Children £10.00

*Please note the show does not feature a live orchestra.

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Thursday 15 & Friday 16 November at 7.00pm The Grand Theatre welcomes back Wedzi and the World Muzik Makers from South Africa for another fantastic African Music Night with the drum-beating, ground-shaking Batanai Marimba band.

Friends of The Grand If you love the theatre you’ll love the Friends of the Grand.

Whether you enjoy seeing shows or simply want to show your affection for the building, Friends of The Grand is the organisation for everyone who shares a passion for the Grand Theatre.

Membership costs as little as £8 a year for students/seniors. Individual membership is £16 and Friend Plus is £32. As a Friend of The Grand you receive regular discounts on theatre tickets, offering theatre-goers substantial savings. A ‘Friend Plus’ extends the discount to include a guest.

The Grand Theatre has been described as The Prettiest Theatre in the Kingdom. The Friends of The Grand are rightly proud to have been the saviours of this historic landmark when it was threatened with demolition in the 1970s. Money raised from subscriptions and charity events has helped fund the restoration of the interior, improved customer comfort and provided stage equipment.

Benefits include: • FREE exchanges on tickets (24hrs prior) • Ticket discounts • Local discounts • Newsletters and e-bulletins • Priority booking • Special events • Heritage Theatre Tours £8 (save £2) To purchase a one-year membership either for yourself or as a gift for others please visit www.friendsofthegrand.co.uk alternatively visit the Grand Theatre Box Office.To set up a recurring subscription by direct debit download a form from our website.

To join the Friends of The Grand call 01253 290190. For more information on events or volunteering call 01253 743300 alternatively email friends@blackpoolgrand.co.uk

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Blackpool Music Service has invited Wedzi and his friends from Cape Town to return by popular demand to share their cultural and traditional music-making experiences and performances.

Tickets: £5.00

ACCESS Access for visually impaired patrons Registered assistance dogs are welcome. Please inform the Box Office of requirements at time of booking.

Audio described performances, including pre-show introduction and touch tours, are available at certain shows as advertised in our brochure and on our website at www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk. Headsets can be booked for a refundable deposit of £5. Please contact the Box Office on 01253 290190 for further details.

Access for hearing impaired patrons The Grand Theatre, Blackpool has an induction loop.

Ask for information when making your booking, or one of our staff before the performance. Some performances are sign language interpreted and are advertised in our brochure and on our website. Please inform the Box Office at time of booking.

Please consult the show pages to see information on access performances Please visit www.disabledgo.com for more useful information.

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BLACKPOOL AND WYRE DANCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

The Blackpool and Wyre Dance Development Programme exists to engage the local community in artistic and creative activity through dance. It primarily works with local dance artists to deliver bespoke dance projects for people of all ages, abilities and levels of dance experience. Projects include a Dance for Camera project based at The Oracle, a regular Tea Dance session at Central Library, FLEET dance company for 50+ based at Marine Hall Fleetwood, alongside a number of specially commissioned choreographies for the various Cultural Olympiad celebrations which took place in our region.The Grand Theatre work in partnership with the Programme to bring new audiences to Contemporary Dance alongside developing engagement opportunities for local people to work with visiting companies and choreographers.

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Sunday 18 November at 8.00pm In a breath-taking multi-media performance, White Caps follows the journey of two young men as they embark on an epic and grueling personal adventure. From the valleys of life’s mountains to the highest heights, White Caps is a compassionate, exhilarating tale of a search for harmony, and an unmissable opportunity to see two of the country’s top Bboys pushing the boundaries of their art form.

White Caps is created by Wilkie Branson and performed by Wilkie Branson and Joel Daniel, who are collectively known as Champloo.

A Bristol-based dance company, Champloo is firmly established as an award-winning national Bboy company who produce outstanding work not only in a live context but also extend its practice into astonishing dance-film projects; as well as galvanising and inspiring hundreds of young people each year through their ongoing youth programme.

Tickets: Adults £10.00 Child £7.00

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Shy Little Voice spends most of her time hidden away with her late father’s record collection, perfecting her astonishing impersonations. Her extraordinary talent remains a secret until she is overheard by local talent scout Ray Say. Determined to hit the big time, Ray sets about creating the show of the century with Little Voice as his star. When the big night arrives, Ray is convinced that this is his last chance for fame and fortune. But has anyone asked Little Voice what she wants?

Starring Beverley Callard (Coronation Street), Ray Quinn (Dirty Dancing, Grease, Legally Blonde), Joe McGann (Calendar Girls,The Upper Hand), Duggie Brown (The Comedians) and introducing the sensational Jess Robinson as Little Voice.

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Monday 19 to Saturday 24 November Monday at 8.00pm, Tuesday to Saturday Evenings at 7.30pm Wednesday & Saturday Matinees at 2.30pm Monday to Saturday Evenings £18.50, £22.50, £26.50, £29.50 Wednesday & Saturday Matinees £16.50, £20.50, £22.50, £26.50 Concessions £2.00off Evenings, £3.00off Matinees (excl Gallery) Group discounts 10+ £3.00off, 20+ £4.00off (Top two ticket prices only)

Audio Described performance

Sat 24 November at 2.30pm

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The National Theatre’s smash-hit comedy, now a West End and Broadway sensation, comes to Blackpool.

Richard Bean’s award-winning play is a glorious celebration of British comedy: a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners.

Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe… but Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother… who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job with one Stanley Stubbers.

To prevent discovery Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

Tuesday to Thursday Evenings £16.00, £20.00, £22.00, £24.00 Friday & Saturday Evenings £16.00, £23.00, £25.00, £27.00 Thursday & Saturday Matinees £12.00, £16.00, £18.00, £20.00 Groups 20+ £3.00off (stalls and dress circle only) 50+ £4.00off (stalls and dress circle only)

Audio Described performance Sat 1 December at 2.00pm

One Man, Two Guvnors includes comedian Rufus Hound as Francis and Blackpool local, Jodie Prenger, who made her Grand Theatre debut in Spamalot, as Dolly.

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Tuesday 27 November to Saturday 1 December Tuesday to Saturday Evenings 7.30pm Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.00pm

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Lytham Community Choir

Sunday 25 November at 7.30pm The Lytham Charity Park View 4U are now delivering all kinds of activities for the community. The Lytham Community Choir is one of the charities initiatives.

Already having sung during the Open Golf, they welcomed the Olympic Torch to Lytham and have also appeared at the Lytham Proms before Alfie Boe. Tickets £10.00

Beyond the Barricade at Christmas

Tuesday 11 December at 7.30pm Back by overwhelming popular demand, the most successful touring show of its kind brings its festive spectacular Beyond the Barricade at Christmas back to Blackpool with a brand new 2012 producion.

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 and its annual Christmas concert builds on that success!

Tickets £21.00 Concessions £2.00off

Poulton Band Christmas Concert

Tuesday 18 December at 7.30pm Poulton-le-Fylde Band returns to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre with the heart-warming ‘Grand’ Christmas Concert with Carols - a fabulous festive treat for all the family.

Poulton-le-Fylde Band, under the musical director Gareth Westwood, alongside host Father Geoff Bottoms will celebrate the festive season in rousing style with the yearly ‘Grand’ Christmas Concert with Carols.

Tickets £12.00 Concessions £2.00off

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Coppelia

The Nutcracker Swan Lake

Friday 11 January Saturday 12 January at 7.30pm at 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sunday 13 January at 2.30pm & 7.30pm

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.

Tickets £21.50, £28.50, £31.50, £36.50 Concessions £2.00off all prices, Family Package - Family of 4 £100.00 (Stalls & Dress only, t&c’s apply) Book any 2 Ballets at the same time for just £55.00 (Stalls & Dress only)

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* ‘Dazzling costumes...Wonderfully choreographed group routines and awe-inspiring solo performances.’ SOuthern Daiily Echo 2012

The Original Theatre Company & Birdsong Productions Ltd

Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 February Tuesday to Saturday Evenings 7.30pm Wednesday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm A mesmerising story of love, courage and sacrifice is now brought to the stage in this critically acclaimed version of Sebastian Faulks’s bestselling novel. An epic tale of love and war set both before and during the Great War. Recently aired over Christmas on BBC 1 and following on from the hit West End production, this brand new adaptation marks the very first touring production of the play.

Performed by a dynamic ensemble company including award winning actress Sarah Jayne Dunn (Drop Dead Gorgeous, Hollyoaks), Charlie G Hawkins (Eastenders), Arthur Bostrom of ‘Allo,Allo’ fame, Tim Van Eyken (War Horse) and introducing newcomer Jonathan Smith as Stephen Wraysford.

Tickets Tuesday to Saturday Evenings £12.00, £20.00, £22.00, £25.00, £27.00 Wednesday & Saturday Mats £10.00, £18.00, £20.00, £22.00, £24.00 Concessions Evenings £3.00off, Matinees £4.00off Group prices availalble Friends offer £4.00off top tickets only, opening night only Groups 20+ £3.00off, Groups 50+ £4.00off

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Hansel & Gretel Friday 1 February at 7.30pm

Two hungry children driven from their home find themselves alone in the great dark forest where they happen upon a magical house made of sweets. From Witches and Fairies to ovens and broomsticks all the celebrated elements are here, together with an incredible score of unforgettable tunes.

Monday 11 to Thursday 14 February at 7.00pm 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.

Tickets £16.50, £20.50, £22.50

An exciting initiative for Blackpool school pupils to perform on the main stage.

Milkshake! Live Saturday 2 Februrary at 1.00pm & 3.30pm

Milkshake! is an all singing, all dancing live stage show starring Milkshake! favourites: Little Princess and Scruff, Noddy and Tessie Bear, Roary and Big Chris, Fifi and Bumble and B1 & B2 – the Bananas in Pyjamas.

Tickets £11.00 Family of 4 £40.00 (t&c’s apply)

Roary the Racing car © Chap/DJ 12. Fifi and the Flowertots ©, Chap Ent 12. Noddy © 2012 Classic Media Distribution Ltd. Little Princess © 2012 The Illuminated Film Company, Bananas In Pyjamas © ABC, Licensed in association with Southern Star Entertainments 2012.

Tickets £5.00

The Nightingale From acclaimed company Horse + Bamboo Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 February Wednesday 1.30pm & 4.30pm Thursday10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm

After great success last year with Red Riding Hood and Storm in a Teacup, Horse + Bamboo once again bring you a show brimming with amazing things to look at, great storytelling and wonderful characters.

A selfish King replaces his melodic songbird with an all-mod-cons mechanical gizmo – then wonders if something is missing from his life. Horse + Bamboo make theatre that is fantastically visual.

This age-old story from Hans Christian Andersen is told through a mesmerising blend of masks, puppetry, animation, vivid performance and original music.

Tickets £4.50 Ideal for ages 4+

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Friday 8 & Saturday 9 March at 1.30pm & 7.00pm Fairies, lovers, Hapless Actors, a disapproving father and of course oodles of theatrical magic!

Hermia loves Lysander and Lysander adores Hermia. But Demetrius desires Hermia while Helena dotes on Demetrius. All of this gets spun on its head at the intervention of Oberon and his sprightly fairy, Puck.This production from nationally renowned Sell a Door is guaranteed to be dynamic - with music and madness revealing the darker side of this much loved comedy.

Tickets Adults £15.00 Concessions £12.50 Schools £7.50

Tuesday 19 to Saturday 23 February Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm, Saturday Matinee at 2.00pm Gypsy is the ultimate story about an aggressive stage mother. Join Rose, June and Louise in their trip across the United States during the 1920’s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born. Jule Styne’s music and Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics include Let Me Entertain You, Some People, You’ll Never Get Away from Me, If Momma Was Married, All I Need Is the Girl, Everything’s Coming Up Roses,You Gotta Get A Gimmick and Together Wherever We Go. This is a gripping story of one of the most frightening aspects of show business from the youthful cast of the Fame School of the Arts.

Tickets Adults: £8.00, £10.00, £14.00 Children: £5.00, £6.00, £9.00 Concessions £2.00off (Stalls & Dress Circle only) Family Ticket (x4, t&c’s apply) £40.00 (Stalls & Dress Circle only)

HERITAGE & PHOTOGRAPHY Theatre Heritage Tours There is no theatre quite like The Grand.The published descriptions in 1894 said so, and contemporary theatregoers agree. Renowned as architect Frank Matcham’s masterpiece it has a long and lively history.

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.

You can book a tour via our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk/discover/theatre-heritage-tours or by phone 01253 290190 Dates 25 Oct, 5 Nov, 9, Jan, 7 Feb, 19 Mar (tours last 90mins) Cost £10, Concessions & Friends of The Grand £8, Full Time Student £6 Private Tours available (Max. 30) Cost £135 call 01253 743300 for availability.

Photographic Sessions

Join us for our brand new Photographic Sessions led by internationally renowned photographer, Sean Conboy [photo-genics.com].This unique Masterclass will provide you with the skills needed to photograph beautiful structures and interiors. Sean has photographed The Grand officially for many years and his work is regularly used in all our media as well as many international magazines.

Dates: 20 Nov, 10 Jan, 25 Mar (9.45am-2.30pm) Costs: £35.00 per person.

You can book a tour via our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk/discover/photographic-sessioins or by phone 01253 290190

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Sunday 10 March at 7.30pm

Monday 11 March at 7.30pm

Tickets £15.00, £23.00, £25.00, £29.00, £32.00

Tickets £15.00, £23.00, £25.00, £29.00, £32.00 ** Please note this performance will not feature a Spanish Stallion

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ENGAGEMENT & LEARNING

Creative Learning & Links Programme The Grand Theatre | Blackpool

The Grand Theatre offers a combination of schools workshops, page-to-stage mornings, and teacher training days, linked to our shows*.

For further information on National Theatre’s One Man Two Guvnors, this year’s pantomime, Cinderella and Horse+Bamboo’s The Nightingale, visit our new website blackpoolgrand.co.uk/discover/creative-learning Our new primary and secondary schools newsletters are also available online. To book workshops, teacher training days or page-to-stage please contact Celine Wyatt, Engagement and Learning Manager; celinew@blackpoolgrand.co.uk *Workshops, page-to-stage mornings and teacher training days are linked to the purchase of show tickets.

blackpoolgrand.co.uk/discover/creative-learning Supporters of Creative Learning

Special thanks must go to Blackpool Council, Arts Council England and SystemHOST for the valuable contribution to our Engagement and Learning programme of events. Bringing the Arts to many who would have otherwise missed the experience.

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Wednesday 13 - Sunday 17 March Wednesday 13 10.30am (Tudors), 1.30pm (Victorians) Thursday 14 1.30pm (Victorians), 7.00pm (Tudors) Friday 15 10.30am (Tudors), 7.00pm (Victorians) Saturday 16 2.30pm (Tudors), 7.00pm (Victorians) Sunday 17 11.00am (Tudors), 3.00pm (Victorians) We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

So it’s time to prepare yourselves for HORRIBLE HISTORIES live on stage!

Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these two astounding shows – TERRIBLE TUDORS and VILE VICTORIANS – are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

Tickets Adults £14.50, Child £10.50 Schools £7.00 Book for both Horrible Histories (Tudors/Victorians max 4 tickets) shows save 20%.

Family of 4 £47.00 (t&c’s apply) Audio Described performances Sat 16 March: Terrible Tudors 2.30pm, Vile Victorians 7.00pm

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The Solid Silver 60s Show

Tuesday 19 March at 7.30pm 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 28th year, the show features the unforgettable talents of Mike Pender the original voice of The Searchers, Dave Berry and Wayne Fontana, all backed

by New Amen Corner, and with special guests The Merseybeats.

Tickets £22.50, £24.50, £26.50 Concessions £2.00off

Friday 22 March & Saturday 23 March Friday at 7.30pm Saturday at 2.30pm & 7.30pm Phil Winston’s Theatreworks proudly presents The Works.

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, Cats, Billy Elliot, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Chicago, Flashdance,Wicked, Disney Shows Worldwide, Moulin Rouge and Lido in Paris, Broadway plus various cruises around the world.

Tickets Evening £18.50 Matinee £12.50 Concessions £2.00off

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Tuesday 26 March at 12.00pm, 2.00pm and 4.00pm The Grand Theatre is delighted to announce the return of Northern Ballet with Ugly Duckling, their first ballet especially for children.

A poor duckling is lonely and fed-up, shunned by those around her who see her as too ugly to fit in. Follow the duckling on her journey as she overcomes her troubles and turns into a beautiful swan, beginning a happy new life.

Retelling the famous Hans Christian Anderson fairytale, Northern Ballet’s Ugly Duckling is the perfect opportunity to introduce your little ones to the magic of live ballet, music and theatre.

Tickets Adults £5.00 Child £4.00

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Booking For the fastest way to book you can now choose your own seat online at www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

The Grand Theatre has an ‘open’ policy regarding the fees that it charges and what they are for.

All shows can be booked in person at The Grand or by calling 01253 743340.

New Booking Fees Online Booking £1.00 per ticket

By Phone £1.50 per ticket In Person: Payment by Cash: FREE Payment by Debit Card: FREE Payment by Credit Card: £1.50 per transaction Postage of tickets to you £1.00

Discounts & Offers Concessions Reductions are available for full-time students, under18s, benefit claimants and the over 60s. Only one conc. applies per ticket. Photo and DOB ID is required when requesting.

They must be requested at time of booking.

Discounts All relevant original vouchers (photocopies not accepted) must be presented at time of booking, discounts may not be applied to tickets already purchased. Discounts may occur at any time prior to the production.

Family Tickets On selected shows, family tickets are available at a reduced price for groups of four (Maximum of two adults).

Group Bookings Groups line 01253 743232.

Group ticket prices are listed in the brochure for selected performances. Where no group price is shown, the standard concession applies. Ask for our full ‘Group & School T&C’.

Schools & Colleges In addition to the Groups information above, a maximum of one free teacher ticket for every 10 child tickets purchased is available on any school or college booking.

COMING SOON IN 2013!

Set in the early sixties as London wakes up to what the new decade will bring: rock and roll, sexual liberation and birds amongst the many delights. Leading the way is Alfie...

The cult movie returns to the stage with Danny Dyer (his many films include The Football Factory and Human Traffic) as the charming womaniser ALFIE alongside Natalie Cassidy (Sonia in EastEnders) as one of his many conquests.

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Ask about our special Car Park Ticket at only £2.50

Fees

BOOKING INFORMATION

THE GRAND THEATRE | BLACKPOOL Box Office | 01253 743343

Gift Vouchers & Theatre Tokens Available by contacting 01253 743340 or in person at the box office. If you wish your purchase posting, a guaranteed delivery and insured postage charge will apply.

For more information visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk

Exchanges & Resales The exchange of tickets to a different performance of the same show is subject to a charge of £1.50 per ticket. If you are unable to attend a performance for which you have booked, the box office will attempt to re-sell your tickets, although the selling of any unsold seats must take priority.

There is a service charge of £1 for each ticket re-sold.

Exchanges are free of charge to Friends of The Grand (24hrs prior). Refunds cannot be made on tickets. Fees can be changed at any time.

Babes in arms

For selected shows, babies and children under 2 are welcome free if they share a seat with you (you will still require a ticket for them). Baby changing facilities located in the stalls disabled and female toilets.

Data protection

The Grand Theatre, Blackpool operates a box office service on behalf of venues and events in Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde as well as its own operation. We would like to add or retain your details for speed of booking and for our marketing department so we can keep you aware of events and other developments. To be removed from our database contact the box office in the first instance.

Late arrival

Unfortunately, for the comfort of others watching the show, latecomers will be seated at a suitable point in the show (often the interval). This is for health and safety reasons due to the darkness of the auditorium.

THE GRAND THEATRE | BLACKPOOL OCTOBER Monday 22 Monday 29

David Hughes Dance - The Chinaski Sessions Vampires Rock

NOVEMBER Wednesday 7 Friday 9 Monday 12 Tuesday 13 Thursday15- Friday 16 Sunday 18 Monday 19- Saturday 24 Sunday 25 Tuesday 27- Saturday 1 Dec

12 Degrees North Dance Russell Kane BBC Radio 2 Comedy Awards A Christmas Carol African Music Night Champloo - White Caps The Rise and Fall of Little Voice Lytham Community Choir One Man, Two Guvnors

DECEMBER Friday 7- Sunday 6 Jan Tuesday 11 Tuesday 18

Cinderella Beyond the Barricade Grand Christmas Concert with Carols

2013 January Friday 11 Saturday 12 Sunday 13

Coppelia The Nutcracker Swan Lake

FEBRUARY Friday 1 Saturday 2 Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 Monday 11 - Thursday 14 Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 Wednesday 27 - Thursday 28

Hansel & Gretel Milkshake Birdsong Schools Alive Gypsy The Nightingale

MARCH Sunday 10 Monday 11 Wednesday 13- Sunday 17 Tuesday 19 Friday 22 - Saturday 23 Tuesday 26

Tosca Carmen Horrible Histories Vile Victorians & Terrible Tudors The Solid Silver 60s Show The Works Ugly Duckling

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THE GRAND THEATRE | BLACKPOOL online www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk | box office 01253 743340 | facebook.com/blackpoolgrand All information is accurate at time of going to print.

The Grand Theatre reserves the right to make alterations if necessary. Always visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk.