Grand Theatre Winter | Spring 2022 Guide

New Season Winter | Spring 2022

Supporters of Blackpool’s Grand Theatre

CEO WELCOME 05

A message from Ruth and Adam Ruth says “This will be the last time that I have the privilege of welcoming you to a new season, packed full of drama, comedy, dance, music and great entertainment for all the family. After nearly eight years at the helm, I’m handing over to a new ‘captain’, Adam Knight, who will sail the good ship Grand Theatre on to new and exciting artistic adventures. I’d like to thank all the people – trustees, staff, friends, volunteers and you (the audience) – for making me welcome and supporting me throughout the years. From Pantomime to pandemic, believe me, it’s been an exciting voyage and I’m proud to hand over a strong, resilient and passionate organisation to my successor.”

Adam added: “I am thrilled to be joining the Grand Theatre at this exciting time and building on the transformational work undertaken by Ruth and the team. The Grand truly is a theatre for everyone and I’m very much looking forward to meeting you, hearing your thoughts and sharing the passion you have as we embark on the next stage in the journey of this much-loved theatre”.

In a special place like The Grand, the CEO, for a short time is the custodian of more than a hundred years of history, and hundreds and thousands of special, treasured memories. The Grand is woven into the warp and weft of Blackpool life, powered by the love and loyalty of generations of audiences and supporters . We are confident that, as you browse through this new season brochure, you’ll find something to whet your appetite for a great night out. And then, of course, we’d like you to go online, pick up the phone or just drop by to book your tickets!

Ruth & Adam Ruth Eastwood & Adam Knight Chief Executive Blackpool Grand Theatre (Arts and Entertainments) Ltd.

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CHAIR WELCOME 07

Giant Strides and an Inspiration…

I don’t recall ever feeling the need to write a piece in our programme, but this is a special occasion.

I have worked with Ruth throughout her whole time at Blackpool Grand Theatre and I wanted to make a few observations of my own.

The theatre, under Ruth’s tenure, has made giant strides. When Ruth arrived, we had just secured our National Portfolio Organisations status, a relatively small, restricted grant to promote Contemporary dance. Since then, the award has grown and covers a great deal more of our work.

We had a tiny team in creative learning, and we are now a major player on a national stage. Ruth has secured many other grants and built numerous relationships which I doubt we would ever have had an opportunity to make. Through that, we have enjoyed a tremendous variety in our programme on stage, and work in the community. Above all, Ruth has been an inspiration to the whole theatre team and gained the respect of all who have had the privilege to work alongside her.

Ruth will be missed, by board members and the theatre team, and her successor, Adam Knight has been carefully chosen to take the theatre forward and I wish him every success. I’m sure we will all be there to support him, and I am confident of our continuing success.

Tony

Anthony Stone Chair, Blackpool Grand Theatre (Arts and Entertainments) Ltd.

MUSICAL 09

Selladoor Productions present

Bring It On The Musical

Amber Davies and Louis Smith are ready to Bring It On as the smash hit Broadway Musical back flips into the UK Bring It On The Musical takes you on a high-flying energy-fuelled journey through the challenges and surprising bonds forged in the thrill of extreme competition.

Cheer-royalty, Campbell, should be embarking on her most cheertastic senior year at Truman High School. When she’s forced to move to the neighbouring hard-knock Jackson High, an unlikely friendship catapults Campbell back into contention with a powerhouse squad and the fire to achieve the impossible.

Bring it On is written by Tony® Award-Winners Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), Tom Kitt (Grease: Live) and lyricist Amanda Green (High Fidelity).

Date

Tue 22 to Sat 26 Feb

Time Evenings 7:30pm Wed and Sat Matinees 2pm

Tickets Evenings £16 to £43.50 Matinees £16 to £34.50 18 to 26s £13.50 Concessions £3 off Under 18s £3 off 1894 Club | Silver £4 off 1894 Club | Gold £5 off 1894 Club | Diamond £7 off Friends of The Grand £3 off Groups 10+ £4 off Groups 50+ £5 off Groups 100+ £7 off *For the most up-to-date information on ticket pricing please visit our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290 190.

Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Ltd.

bringitonthemusicaluk.com

@bringitonuktour

To what lengths is a person prepared to go?

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

PATRICK DUFFY LINDA PURL GRAY O’BRIEN

A GRIPPING THRILLER OF TWISTS AND TURNS

BY JACK WEINSTOCK AND WILLIE GILBERT Based on the French play Trap for a Lonely Man by Robert Thomas

DIRECTED BY

BOB TOMSON

DESIGN BY

JULIE GODFREY

DRAMA 11

Bill Kenwright presents

Catch Me If You Can American stars, Dallas legend Patrick Duffy (The Man from Atlantis; Step By Step) and Linda Purl (Happy Days; Homeland) fly in from Hollywood for this special production in which they will star alongside Gray O’ Brien (Peak Practice; Coronation Street).

Date

Mon 07 to Sat 12 Mar

Time Evenings 7:30pm Wed and Sat Matinees 2:30pm

Tickets Evenings £26.50 to £35.50 Matinees £29.50 Under 18s £3 off

Inspector Levine is called to a house in the remote Catskill mountains to investigate the disappearance of newly married Elizabeth Corban. In a bizarre development, a woman arrives at the house claiming to be the missing Elizabeth but, instead of celebrating the reunion, her husband accuses her of being an imposter…

(Mon to Thu only)

Adapted from French writer Robert Thomas’ play Trap For a Lonely Man, this highly entertaining mystery has been the subject of three successful screenplays.

(Opening Night only)

18 to 26s £13.50 1894 Club | Silver £4 off 1894 Club | Gold £5 off 1894 Club | Diamond £7 off Friends of The Grand £3 off Groups 10+ £4 off Groups 50+ £5 off Groups 100+ £7 off Schools £13.50 *For the most up-to-date information on ticket pricing please visit our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290 190.

Sat 12 Mar 2:30pm

kenwright.com

@BKL_Productions

DRAMA 13

Rumpus Theatre Company present

Father Brown

- The Murderer in the Mirror With John Lyons (A Touch of Frost, The Sweeney, The Onedin Line) as Father Brown A dramatic new whodunit by John Goodrum, based on the classic mysteries by G K Chesterton.

Mild-mannered priest Father Brown always seems to be in the right place at the right time … if you count always being around when a murder is committed as being in the right place!

When a famous actor is found dead just before the opening of his latest West End production, Father Brown – invited to watch the dress rehearsal – sees at once in the shattered dressing room mirror that all is not as it seems. And if all possible suspects were on stage at the time, watched by Father Brown, who could possibly be the murderer!

“A murderous treat.” leftlion.co.uk

Tue 22 to Sat 26 Mar

Time Evenings 7:30pm Thu and Sat Matinees 2:30pm

Tickets

Concessions

£18.50 to £25 £3 off

(Tue to Thu)

Under 18s

£3 off

(Tue to Thu)

1894 Club

£5 off

(Opening Night Only)

Friends of The Grand

£5 off

(Opening Night Only)

*For the most up-to-date information on ticket pricing please visit our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290 190.

Sat 26 Mar 2:30pm

“Immaculate.” eastmidlandstheatre.com

“I would highly recommend this play… top class.” whatsgoodtodo.com

rumpustheatrecompany.co.uk

Date

@RumpusTheatreCo

Illustrations © Tony Ross, 2011. Cover lettering of author’s name © Quentin Blake, 2010.

FAMILY 15

Birmingham Stage Company presents

David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!

From the acclaimed producers of Billionaire Boy and Awful Auntie comes the award-winning West End production of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children!

★★★★ “A fun-packed triumph - a must-see for all the family!”

Sunday Express

★★★★ “Brilliantly adapted and directed, this is a cracker of a show! Totally grantastic!”

Mail on Sunday

★★★★ “The brilliant Birmingham Stage Company have produced a fantastic show. It’s terrific. And so much better than the book!”

David Walliams

Age Guidance 5yrs + gangstagrannylive.co.uk

@BSCWalliams

Date Thu 31 Mar to Sun 03 Apr

Time Thu Fri Sat Sun

1:30pm and 7pm 10:30am and 7pm 2pm and 7pm 11am and 3pm

Tickets Adults Under 18s Family of Four

£19.50 £16 £68

(Min 1 adult (18yrs +) must be part of the group of 4.)

Schools

£13.50

*For the most up-to-date information on ticket pricing please visit our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290 190.

MUSICAL 17

Blackpool Operatic Players present

Kinky Boots Winner of six Tony® Awards including Best Musical, Kinky Boots features a joyous, Tony®-winning score by Cyndi Lauper and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony® winner Harvey Fierstein.

After the sudden death of his father, Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited the family shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. He gives up his new life in London and returns back to Northampton to try to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business. After a night out visiting a friend, he gets caught up in a fracas involving a “woman” and three hooligans and gets knocked out for his trouble. When he comes to, he finds he is in a dressing room of the Blue Angel Club and the woman he tried rescuing is Lola - a fabulous, cross-dressing entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. And so starts a most unusual friendship. Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man he’s meant to be. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible… and discover that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.

Kinky Boots is full of elaborate costumes, exhilarating choreography and a truly moving and powerful story. A sure-fire crowd-pleaser, Kinky Boots will have audiences dancing in the aisles and discovering why sometimes, the best way to fit in is to stand out!

Based on the Miramax motion picture Kinky Boots written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth.

Original Broadway production directed and choreographed

by Jerry Mitchell.

An amateur production presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe. www.MTIShows.co.uk

blackpooloperaticplayers.co.uk

@BOP1953

Date

Wed 13 to Sat 16 Apr

Time Evenings 7:30pm Thu, Fri and Sat Matinees 2pm

Tickets Evenings Matinees Concessions

£22 to £28 £23 £2 off

(Evenings only)

Under 18s 1894 Club | Silver 1894 Club | Gold 1894 Club | Diamond Groups 10+ Groups 20+

£20 £3 off £4 off £5 off £3 off £5 off

*For the most up-to-date information on ticket pricing please visit our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290 190.

A CHILDREN’S THEATRE PARTNERSHIP PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH BIRMINGHAM REP

Teachers resource available

DRAMA 19

A Children’s Theatre Partnership production in association with Birmingham Rep

Date

Animal Farm

Time

By George Orwell

Evenings 7:30pm Wed and Sat Matinees 2pm

Adapted and directed by Robert Icke

Tickets

Set and Costume Designer Bunny Christie

Puppet Designer and Director Toby Olié

The animals of Manor Farm drive out the farmer and run the farm themselves. A revolution. And then what? Then freedom.

Every animal will be free.

Old Major, the prize boar, calls the animals of Manor Farm together. He has had a strange dream of a better future.

George Orwell’s world-famous fable tells the story of a revolution and its aftermath. Re-imagined by an award-winning creative team, Animal Farm is a dynamic, daring and contemporary take on a timeless story.

Animal Farm is directed by Robert Icke, whose version of 1984 (co-adapted and directed with Duncan Macmillan) was a smashhit in the West End and on Broadway. This brand new production features puppetry by Toby Olié (whose credits include War Horse, Running Wild and Goodnight Mister Tom) and is designed by four-time Olivier award-winner Bunny Christie.

The Children’s Theatre Partnership creates bold and imaginative theatre for young people, engaging new audiences and aiming to inspire a life-long love of theatre.

Age Guidance 11yrs + Some strong language, not suitable for young children. animalfarmonstage.co.uk

Tue 19 to Sat 23 Apr

Evenings £26.50 to £38.50 Matinees £32.50 Concessions £3 off Under 18s £3 off 18 to 26s £13.50 Friends of The Grand £3 off (Opening Night Only) 1894 Club | Silver £4 off 1894 Club | Gold £5 off 1894 Club | Diamond £7 off Groups 10+ £4 off Groups 50+ £5 off Groups 100+ £7 off Schools £13.50 *For the most up-to-date information on ticket pricing please visit our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290 190.

Sat 23 Apr 2pm

DRAMA 21

Jonathan Church Theatre Productions presents The Nottingham Playhouse production

Private Peaceful

From the author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo The Peaceful brothers, Tommo and Charlie, have a tough rural childhood facing the loss of their father, financial hardship and a cruel landlord.

Their fierce loyalty to each other pulls them through, until one day they both fall for the same girl. Then the Great War comes.

Set against the epic backdrop of WWI, we join 18-year-old Private Tommo Peaceful in the trenches as he takes us on a journey through his most cherished memories and tells his story of courage, devotion, family and friendship.

Award-winning Private Peaceful was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, won the Red House Children’s Book Award and the Blue Peter Book Award. Acknowledged by Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, The Butterfly Lion) as his favourite work, this thrilling new ensemble retelling by Simon Reade, directed by Elle While, explores the lengths a young soldier will go to, to fight for what is right.

Supported by Arts Council England through a National Lottery Project Grant award.

Age Guidance 9yrs + privatepeacefulonstage.com

@PrivPeaceStage

Date Mon 02 to Sat 07 May

Time Evenings 7:30pm Wed and Sat Matinees 2pm

Tickets Evenings £26.50 to £38.50 Matinees £32.50 Concessions £3 off 18 to 26s £13.50 Friends of The Grand £3 off (Opening Night Only)

1894 Club | Silver £4 off 1894 Club | Gold £5 off 1894 Club | Diamond £7 off Groups 10+ £4 off Groups 50+ £5 off Groups 100+ £7 off Schools £13.50 *For the most up-to-date information on ticket pricing please visit our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290 190.

Sat 07 May 2pm

Written & Directed by Guy Unsworth

Based on the TV series by Raymond Allen

Joe Pasquale

Susie Blake Sarah Earnshaw

Photo by Michael Wharley

Starring

DRAMA 23

Limelight Productions presents Written & Directed by Guy Unsworth Based on the TV series by Raymond Allen

Date

Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em

Time

Starring Joe Pasquale, Sarah Earnshaw, and Susie Blake

Tue 10 to Sat 14 May

Evenings 7:30pm Wed and Sat Matinees 2:30pm

Tickets Evenings Evenings

Hilarious mishaps and DIY disasters are bringing the house down, quite literally, as Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em hits the road with Joe Pasquale (New Faces, I’m a Celebrity, Spamalot, The Producers) as the lovable accident-prone Frank Spencer.

Betty has exciting news for Frank, but he’s preoccupied by possible new-found fame as a magician. With guests arriving for dinner and crossed wires all round, priceless misunderstandings are on the menu.

Susie Blake (Coronation Street, The Victoria Wood Show, Blithe Spirit) stars as his disapproving mother-in-law and Sarah Earnshaw as his long-suffering wife Betty.

£25.50 to £35.50

(Tue to Thu)

£28.50 to £39.50

(Fri and Sat)

Matinees £25.50 to £35.50 Concessions £3 off (Tue to Thu)

Friends of The Grand

£5 off

(Opening Night Only)

1894 Club Silver | Gold Opening Night £5 off Wed & Thu £4 off Matinees £25 1894 Club | Diamond Opening Night Wed & Thu Matinees

2-4-1 £5 off £25

Quite Frank-ly, it’s a hit!

Groups 10+ Groups 20+

£4 off £5 off

“Hilarious.”

*For the most up-to-date information on ticket pricing please visit our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290 190.

Based on the 1970s classic TV comedy by Ray Allen and directed by the award-winning Guy Unsworth, Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em is the ultimate feel-good night out, washed down with lashings of nostalgia and Mother’s prune wine.

The Stage

“Truly Amazing.”

Sat 14 May 2:30pm

UK Theatre

★★★★ “The irresistibly daft, likeable human Frank of brilliant Mr Pasquale.”

Daily Mail

somemothersdoaveem.com

@somemothersuk

DRAMA 25

RED Entertainment presents

Dead Lies Dead Lies is a fast-moving, hard-hitting political English thriller from No.1 Best Selling Crime Novelist Hilary Bonner.

Directed by critically acclaimed director Joe Harmston, the action takes place during a fiercely fought election campaign.

The story follows Peter George, a politician who promises a new kind of politics beyond sleaze and spin.

He is welcomed as a Messiah by the British public and expected to restore trust in a broken political system. But a shocking secret lies in the past of our country’s hero. As buried truths rise from the ashes, will his rise to power be destroyed by ghosts from another time?

Personal and political influences begin to shake the faith of those closest to him, and a media cascade threatens to bring down Britain’s new saviour. How far will he go to save his own career, and how far will those around him go to save their own skins?

Expect the unexpected. No one is safe.

“Hilary does that rare thing writing a thriller for the stage: like Agatha Christie, she puts psychology first, making Dead Lies the best sort of whydunnit.”

Harmston

Age Guidance 16yrs + Not recommended for children under 16 due to themes of sex, drugs and murder. No strobe lighting, but there may be sudden noises and light flashes. deadlies.co.uk

Date

Tue 17 to Sat 21 May

Time Evenings 7:30pm Wed and Sat Matinees 2:30pm

Tickets Evenings £26.50 to £35.50 Matinees £29.50 Concessions £3 off Under 18s £3 off 18 to 26s £13.50 (First 50 only)

Friends of the Grand

£3 off

(Opening Night Only)

1894 Club | Silver 1894 Club | Gold 1894 Club | Diamond Schools

£4 off £4 off £7 off £10

*For the most up-to-date information on ticket pricing please visit our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290 190.

Sat 21 May 2pm

MUSICAL 27

Aria Entertainment presents

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

Starring TV favourite Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street, Dinnerladies, Loose Women), British soap royalty Ian Kelsey (Emmerdale, Casualty) and ‘the girl of a thousand voices’ and two-time Drama Desk Award Nominee Christina Bianco This Olivier Award-Winning comedy-drama from Jim Cartwright has earned international acclaim across the globe, including a Golden Globe-winning smash-hit film starring Jane Horrocks and Michael Caine.

Meet Little Voice and Mari Hoff. A mother and daughter central to the heart of this Northern fairy-tale, but as far apart in character as can be. Little Voice leads a quiet and unassuming life, seeking companionship and joy from music’s most iconic singers, whilst Mari prefers the sound of her own voice, indulging in a life of booze, cheap thrills and seedy men. Left to her own devices, LV starts to embody the famous divas she plays on repeat, swapping the grey backstreets of Northern England for the bright lights of Hollywood and Broadway, all from the safety of her own bedroom. When Mari starts dating small-time club owner Ray Say, LV’s astonishing impersonations of Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland to name a few, are thrust into the spotlight. Transformed and sensational, LV might just be Ray’s one and only chance to hit the big time, but what will the consequences be for mother and daughter?

Cartwright’s timeless and iconic tale explores the highs and the lows of small-town dreams, family rivalry and finding your voice in a noisy world. With humour, heart and countless powerhouse ballads all performed live on stage, this life-affirming production will rouse even the weariest of souls.

littlevoiceuk.com

@LittleVoiceTour

Date

Mon 13 to Sat 18 Jun

Time Evenings 7:30pm Wed and Sat Matinees 2pm

Tickets Evenings Matinees Concessions 18 to 26s

£25 to £35 £29.50 £3 off £13.50

(Wed Evening Only)

Friends of the Grand

£3 off

(Opening Night Only)

1894 Club | Silver 1894 Club | Gold 1894 Club | Diamond Groups 10+ Groups 50+ Groups 100+

£4 off £5 off £7 off £4 off £5 off £7 off

*For the most up-to-date information on ticket pricing please visit our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290 190.

Sat 18 Jun 2pm

MUSICAL 29

Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company presents

Boogie Nights – The 70s Disco Musical

Presented by Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company who brought Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Grease, 9 to 5 and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to Blackpool’s premier theatre.

Boogie Nights The 70s Musical tells the hilarious and heartwarming story of Roddy, a Jack-the-lad, whose life of birds, booze and boogie is about to be turned upside down.

It’s the night that the King, Elvis Presley died and Roddy O’Neill is busy dreaming of life as a rock star! Debs, his girlfriend, has her own thoughts… basically that Roddy’s a selfish, arrogant, horrible, unfeeling, rude, heartless pig! But the truth is that Roddy is in love with Debs, and Debs is in love with Roddy, but Debs knows that her Roddy has more than a roving eye! Through all their tears and laughter – can they both find what they are truly searching for?

Packed with all the greatest Disco classics you’ll be dancing in the aisles to the grooviest chart-topping hits like You Sexy Thing, Y.M.C.A., I Will Survive, Blame it on the Boogie, Enough is Enough, Celebration, Boogie Wonderland and many many more!

Don’t forget your 70s outfits, dress to impress!

Written by Jon Conway. Script associates Shane Richie and Terry Morrison. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe.

bfloc.co.uk

@bfloc

Date Wed 22 to Sat 25 Jun

Time Evenings 7:30pm Fri and Sat Matinees 2pm

Tickets

£18.50 to £23.50 Under 18s £15.50 Family Ticket £64 (Min 1 adult (18yrs +) must be part of the group of 4.)

*For the most up-to-date information on ticket pricing please visit our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290 190.

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30 OPERA

SENBLA PRESENTS OPERA INTERNATIONAL’S AWARD-WINNING ELLEN KENT PRODUCTIONS WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, HIGHLY-PRAISED CHORUS AND FULL ORCHESTRA

Date Carmen Wed 02 Feb Madama Butterfly Thu 03 Feb

Time

7:30pm

Tickets

£32.50 to £35.50 Friends of The Grand £5 off 18 to 26s £13 1894 Members £6 off Link ticket Buy two £32.50 opera tickets, one each for Bizet’s Carmen and Puccini’s Madama Butterfly for just £50, or buy two £35.50 tickets (again for each production) for £56 (saving £15 on each deal).

*For the most up-to-date information on ticket pricing please visit our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290 190.

Senbla presents Opera Internationals award-winning Ellen Kent Production

Carmen Starring international Russian mezzo soprano Maria Davydova and Romanian mezzo soprano Ramona Bolojan*. Sung in French with English surtitles. An evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias. This dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including ‘The Toreador’s Song’, Carmen’s enticing ‘Habanera’, and Don José’s lyrical ‘Flower Song’ in a setting evoking the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences. *Cast subject to change.

Madama Butterfly Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Welcoming back the fabulous Korean soprano Elena Dee and celebrated international soprano’s Alyona Kistenyova, Maria Davydova and Ramona Bolojan*. This award-winning opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Highlights include the melodic ‘Humming Chorus’, the moving aria ‘One Fine Day’ and the unforgettable ‘Love Duet’. *Cast subject to change.

ellenkent.com

@OperaBalletIntl

ENTERTAINMENT 33

Steve Steinman Productions present

Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock – Ghost Train The classic rock musical sensation that’s been rocking the nation for 20 years. Starring Steve Steinman and an incredible cast of singers, dancers and musicians; this show will have you rocking in the aisles.

A tongue-in-cheek and laugh out loud storyline combined with an incredible stage set, lighting and sound, and a show like no other.

Featuring over 30 of the greatest classic rock anthems of all time, including Queen, AC/DC, Bonnie Tyler, Meat Loaf, Bon Jovi, Journey, Guns N’ Roses and many more.

stevesteinmanproductions.com

Date

Time

Tim Vine is Plastic Elvis

Tickets

£31.50 to £33.50 1894 Club | Silver £2 off 1894 Club | Gold £3 off 1894 Club | Diamond £5 off

Tim Vine is

PLASTIC ELVIS

Feel the electricity as Plastic Elvis hits the stage backed by his incredible five-piece The High Noon Band. He’ll shake, he’ll smoulder, he’ll try and control his hair and in the end he’ll break your heart.

Date

Sing along with some of the King’s greatest songs on a breathless night of rock’n’roll. With support from special guests John Archer as Big Buddy Holly and song writing legend David Martin.

Time

This show will contain moves that even Plastic Elvis himself isn’t expecting. A unique tribute to a legend.

@RealTimVine

Sat 05 Feb

7:30pm

Tickets

timvine.com

7:30pm

@stevesteinman

Bound and Gagged Comedy presents

Please note, this is not a stand-up comedy show.

Fri 04 Feb

£28.50

34 ENTERTAINMENT

Blackpool Music Service & Blackpool Music Education Hub present

Schools Alive Welcome to Blackpool Music Service’s 18th Schools Alive production.

Schools Alive 2022 is our first opportunity for schools to celebrate live music-making for almost two years.

Date Mon 07 to Thu 10 Feb

Time

7pm

Tickets

Under 18s

£12.50 £9.50

Each performance will enhance your appreciation of your childrens’ ability to perform music, drama and dance. Such performances improve your child’s personal confidence, selfesteem, communication skills, support for each other and enjoyment of life.

Every school performance is prepared by creative, inspired school teachers, supportive parents and theatre based support, but it is our enthusiastic children who then provide us a great week of entertainment.

blackpoolmusicservice.co.uk

@BpoolMusicServ

Bound and Gagged Comedy present

Omid Djalili: The Good Times Tour Date

Sun 13 Feb

Time

After experimenting with a Zoom gig where he got muted by 639 people and a Drive-in gig where Omid witnessed an audience member get out his car, attach a hose pipe to his exhaust and feed it through the window; multi award-winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili is now where he belongs - on a stage and bringing back the Good Times. Intelligent, always provocative, entertaining; Omid’s legendary stand-up performances is a captivating comedy masterclass.

8pm

Tickets

£28.50 Age Guidance 16yrs + omidnoagenda.com

@Omid9

ENTERTAINMENT 35

Mark Thompson Productions present

Milkshake! Live Milkshake! Monkey is back and can’t wait to put on a spectacular NEW show for you all, joined by some of his favourite Milkshake! friends plus two Milkshake Presenters creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen!

Join Paddington, Daisy & Ollie, Milo, Noddy, Pip and Posy, Blue’s Clues & You! and of course Milkshake! Monkey for an unforgettable family time at Milkshake Monkey’s Musical!

This brand-new show has plenty of laughter, audience interaction and great fun to get everyone up on their feet! It’s a family show not to be missed!

Date

Wed 16 Feb

Time

12pm and 3:30pm

Tickets Produced by Mark Thompson Productions by arrangement and in partnership with Channel 5 Broadcasting.

@milkshaketour

Under 18s Family of Four

£20 £18.50 £74

(Min 1 adult (18yrs +) must be part of the group of 4.)

Phil McIntyre Live LTD proudly presents

Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest...

Join the Mock The Week regular as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children.

Ed Byrne presents his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy hot on the heels of his 17/18 Touring hit, Spoiler Alert!

Date

Fri 18 Feb

Time

8pm

Tickets

Age Guidance 16yrs + edbyrne.com

@MrEdByrne

£28.50

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Entertainers present

Islands in the Stream Date

Sat 19 Feb

Time

7:30pm

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as for one night only, we celebrate the Queen and King of country music – Dolly Parton and the late, great Kenny Rogers. Calling all daytime friends and night-time lovers, join us in our secret hideaway as we bring you all the hits and celebrate the music of our lives that gave us all so much.

Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship of our live band, as we bring the house down with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends.

Tickets

Concessions Under 18s

£28.50 £2 off £2 off @Entertainers_UK

Live Nation presents

Katherine Ryan Date

Sun 27 Feb

Time

8pm

Creator and star of Netflix smash-hit The Duchess (along with two global Netflix comedy specials: In Trouble and Glitter Room) comedian and TV’s Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Missus.

Having previously denounced her partnerships, Katherine has since married her first love, accidentally. A lot has changed for everyone and we can look forward to hearing Katherine Ryan’s hilarious new perspectives on life, love, and what it means to be Missus.

Tickets

£29 Age Guidance 14yrs + @Kathbum

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Robert C Kelly and Theatre Mogul By Special License from GFour Productions presents

Menopause The Musical 2 Starring Crissy Rock (Benidorm), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty), Nicki French (Eurovision) and Susie Fenwick (West End Star), it’s our brand-new show, Cruising Through Menopause.

Date

In the hysterical sequel to the smash-hit show Menopause The Musical®, we fast forward five years to catch up with the same four characters for tales of their lives, loves and losses as they set off on the high seas.

Time

So, all aboard and we’ll have you laughing, singing and maybe even dancing on-stage, as you join us for Menopause The Musical® 2 - Cruising Through Menopause.

Tue 01 Mar

7:30pm

Tickets

£30.50

Age Guidance 16yrs + menopauseuk.com

Whittaker Dance and Drama Centre present

Whittaker’s World at Your Feet 70th Anniversary The World At Your Feet is a production that celebrates the best of song and dance. Celebrating 70 years!

Including Riverdance, Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Commercial and Musical Theatre performed by the elite students; young & adult, 2–80yrs from Blackpool’s Whittaker Dance and Drama Centre (est. 1952).

Whittaker’s first show at the Grand Theatre was in November 1981 when it produced, My Fair Lady. The shows have continued here ever since.

The World At Your Feet will be enjoyed by all members of the family. We will see you there.

Date Thu 03 Mar to Sun 06 Mar

Time

Sat and Sun Matinees

7pm 2pm

Tickets

Under 18s

£15.50 to £17.50 £12.50

MORE THAN JUST A THEATRE… At Blackpool’s Grand, it’s our mission to help people ‘enjoy, participate and learn through theatre’ and we do this, not just in the building, but all over the town, over the internet and, indeed, in some other parts of the country!

Our Creative Learning team works with teachers, pupils, students, social workers, carers, support workers and artists across Blackpool. We also provide learning support materials for other theatres to share with the teachers and schools that they work with. You see, we believe that the best way to have the most impact is to work in partnership, sharing resources and good practice to achieve common goals.

For instance, we’ve been working closely with Better Start and Head Start to help build the resilience of Blackpool young people. In and after school, we’ve designed and delivered many workshops which not only introduce participants to the joy and excitement of working closely with dancers, musicians, puppeteers, and painters; but which also build important life-skills like confidence, problem-solving and comprehension.

We are committed to building a life-long love of theatre. And every learning initiative we deliver is built around a visit to the Grand Theatre; a chance for new audiences to experience the thrill of live performance and have the chance to make theatre-going a part of their future.

We actively seek out additional support to do this work and we are currently in receipt of grants from the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, the Goldsmiths Charity, and the Ragdoll Foundation.

Their investment has helped fund three key initiatives for 2022: • A project for vulnerable young people / Story Squad; • A project to improve literacy and oracy / Tales Retold; • And a project for young people experiencing life in care / Illuminate.

Because The Grand is more than just a theatre… it’s a local resource, here for people of all ages, tastes and backgrounds to enjoy, participate and learn through theatre. For more information, please visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk where you will find a wealth of information, live links and videos showcasing this important part of our work.

blackpoolgrand.co.uk/creativelearning

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Royal Shakespeare Company present

Much Ado About Nothing A Schools Playmaking Festival We welcome RSC Associate Schools back to the Grand Theatre with a production of one of Shakespeare’s best loved romantic comedies. With dastardly plots, hilarious slapstick and some of Shakespeare’s wittiest dialogue; this story of matchmaking and manipulation is the perfect way to celebrate the love of Shakespeare and Theatre Making shared by our 100s of young performers.

Date

Much of the play, is based on people overhearing things or misunderstanding rumours. Even the play’s title is a play on the word “noting” (nothing) which means gossip.

Tickets

Tue 15 to Thu 17 Mar

Time

1pm and 6pm

Under 18s

£10 £7

Singalonga Productions Ltd present

Sing-a-long-a The Greatest Showman Look out ‘cause here it comes…

From the producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga GREASE, the smash hit film musical with lyrics on screen that everyone can’t stop singing. Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron, sing your heart out with our live host who will teach you some dance moves and show you how to use your free props bag. YOU the audience will rewrite the stars!

Date

Time

singalonga.net

2pm and 7pm

Tickets

Under 18s

Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show.

Sat 19 Mar

£17.50 £14.50

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Phil Aldridge Productions present

The Illegal Eagles Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return to Blackpool with a brand-new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane and many more…

Date

Sun 20 Mar

Time

7:30pm

Tickets

Concessions

£31 £2 off

This show has some flashing lights.

illegaleagles.com

Photo credit: Steve Ullathorne Photography

Clive Conway Productions present

An Evening With Wayne Sleep For the first time Wayne Sleep invites you to join him as he looks back over a glittering career spanning five decades.

Using his own rare film footage and photos, Wayne will describe how he became a Principal Dancer at the Royal Ballet before moving on to starring roles in the West End, founding his own dance company and touring the world with it in his show Dash as well as presenting his own TV series – The Hot Shoe Show.

Wayne will also cover his recent appearances in Celebrity Reality shows, the Real Marigold Hotel, and will talk about his longstanding association with the Royal Family.

Date

Time

7:30pm

Tickets

@Wayne_Sleep

Sun 27 Mar

£24 to £31

Theatre Tours & Photography Sessions Guided Theatre Tours Stand on the raked stage and observe the cantilevered tiers of circles, the private boxes and orchestra pit. Wander the main auditorium and discover the secrets of the great stage, learn about the flamboyant architect Frank Matcham, and our first theatre manager Thomas Sergenson.

Explore the massive warren of staircases and head up to the star dressing rooms while perusing posters from the theatre’s history of performers and shows.

Tours available are; Short Tour: 10am (30 minutes) £7.50 per person.

Full Tour: 10am (75 minutes) £12.50 per person.

Photography Sessions Don’t miss the next opportunity to learn photographic skills directly from internationally renowned photographer Sean Conboy and capture this beautiful Frank Matcham Grand Theatre with your own camera.

Conboy’s BASIC Photographic Sessions will cover how using a manual can help your photography, using light to your best advantage, improve your interior photography and, how to look and find pictures in a space. Participants will also have the chance to roam the auditorium of The Grand and take photographs.

Our new ADVANCED Photographic Sessions will cover a full explanation of tilt and shift camera movements, how to use flash and LED lighting to help light interiors, a practical demo of an interior shoot, the chance to use professional

flash lighting and tech camera with a Hasselblad 100mp digital back and how to achieve the best viewpoints and use different focal lengths of a lens to make the most of the subject. Only six places are available on this course, so places are limited, and you have more opportunity to spend one-on-one time with Conboy.

Photographic Sessions run from 10am until 3pm.

Lunch is not included, but morning and afternoon refreshments are provided.

BASIC Photographic Session £45 per person.

ADVANCED Photographic Session £125 per person (limited numbers available).

Book your ticket at the Box Office, online or call us on 01253 290 190 (Please note: All tours cover a moderate distance and do involve stairs.)

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Photo credit: Chris Nash

James Wilton Dance present

The Four Seasons Using Max Richter’s recomposed version of Vivaldi’s seminal work The Four Seasons, James Wilton Dance has created a work of immense physicality, driving energy and sweeping beauty.

The work features the companies signature blend of capoeira, acrobatics, martial arts and classical dance, alongside stunning stage and costume designs.

This abstract, yet honestly human choreography relates each of the four seasons of the musical composition to the four stages of the universe, creating a kaleidoscopic visual feast for audiences that is not to be missed.

Date

Tue 29 Mar

Time

7:30pm

Tickets

Under 18s

jameswiltondance.com

£15 to £20 £15

@jwiltondance

Northern Ballet present

Pinocchio In a faraway land, a hard-working and lonely carpenter wishes for his puppet Pinocchio to come to life. By the magic of a wishing well his dream comes true! Pinocchio is playful and mischievous and must prove himself worthy of becoming a real boy. Join Pinocchio on his adventure as he discovers that where there is love and honesty, there is always magic.

An original retelling of the classic children’s story, Pinocchio is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre.

This child-friendly performance lasts approximately 40 minutes.

Date

Tue 05 Apr

Time

2pm and 4pm

Tickets

northernballet.com

@northernballet

£9

Accessibility Accessibility is one of our priorities: We want to make your visit to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre a comfortable and enjoyable one.

If you’re planning your visit to us, you can find full information about the access provisions of our venue including our guides, maps, facilities including seating arrangements, assistance dogs, accessible performances, hearing loops and how to sign up to our Access Register.

Take a tour of our beautiful building (through our 3D VR Virtual Reality tour) and facilities available for all your access needs, read our accessible guide, listen to our latest audio guide and download our current large print brochure, plus browse our upcoming programmes.

Arriving at the Blackpool Grand by Blackpool Transport or train and not sure where you go next?

Download one of our accessible maps. Our accessible maps will take you from Blackpool North Station and nearby tram stop (Blackpool Tower) with details of the best routes, including distance and duration.

Our Front of House and volunteers are on hand during performances to assist anyone with access requirements. They can help you get to your seat, bring you drinks and snacks, and look after mobility devices and/or assistance dogs when needed.

What is the Blackpool Grand Access Register?

We want to make visiting Blackpool Grand as easy and comfortable as we can for our customers with access needs. Joining Blackpool Grand Access Register will help us as a theatre and our staff deliver the best possible experience for you.

What are the benefits of joining the Access Register?

• Direct online booking: Registering allows you to book wheelchair seats, Captioned, BSL, Audio Described and Relaxed performances online.

• Registering helps us to process your bookings quickly and easily; you only need to provide details of your requirements once, rather than every time you book.

• Personal Assistant Tickets: If you need someone to accompany you, registering allows you to book a Personal Assistant ticket for theatre shows at no charge.

• It’s that easy, you don’t even need to remember a card or a customer number.

So how do I register?

Visit our Box Office or download and complete (on our website) the Access Register Form, supply the required supporting documents and return it to us by email or post: Blackpool Grand Theatre, Access Register – Box Office, 33 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 1HT. Alternatively, drop it into the Box Office in person.

We’re committed to promoting equality by treating people fairly and with respect and by taking steps to address any inequalities in the services and facilities we offer.

blackpoolgrand.co.uk/access

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Prestige Productions Ltd present

Seven Drunken Nights The Story of The Dubliners Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners returns to theatres in 2022 with a brand new production for its incredible 5th Anniversary tour.

In partnership with Tourism Ireland, Seven Drunken Nights tells the story of a career spanning 50 years. This hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group back to life and will have you singing and dancing in the aisles.

It is without doubt the ultimate feel-good Irish show.

sevendrunkennights.com

Date

Wed 06 Apr

Time

7:30pm

Tickets

£28 Concessions £1.50 off Under 18s £1.50 off 1894 Club discounts available

@7DrunkenNights

Mick Perrin Worldwide present

Julian ClaryBorn To Mince In this outrageously camp show, homosexual Julian Clary will bare his soul as never before in the interests of light entertainment.

He’ll murder some well-known songs along the way, no doubt, read you a sneak preview from his next memoir A Night At the Lubricant and make withering remarks about punters foolish enough to sit in the front row. You know the kind of thing. It’s the only life he knows.

Date

Time

Don’t miss out.

Fri 08 Apr

7:30pm

Tickets Age Guidance 16yrs + julianclary.co.uk

@julianclary

£28.50 Concessions £2 off Under 18s £2 off 1894 Club £3 off

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The Russian State Opera present

AIDA Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live orchestra numbering over 30 musicians. Aida is a gripping love story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

A deeply moving opera overflowing with emotion and containing moments of despair and uncertainty. Aida is an unforgettable, inspiring experience.

Date

Sun 10 Apr

Time

7:30pm

Tickets

18 to 26s

“A boon to the opera in regional theatres.”

The Stage

£32.50 to £35.50 £13

russian-state-opera.co.uk

@AmandeConcerts

MRC Enterprises Ltd present

ELO Again ELO Again are back with their stunning ‘Re-Discovery Tour’ celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.

Date

Wed 27 Apr

Time

7:30pm

Tickets

£31.50

As the UK’s No.1 tribute show, ELO Again provide you with the spectacular live effect of ELO’s famous orchestrations, soaring strings and vocals. They perform all the big hits, including Mr Blue Sky, Livin’ Thing, Sweet Talkin’ Woman, plus many more.

Come and relive the age of Glam Rock and come and hear some of the most unforgettable classic rock and pop songs of our generation!

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Phil Mcintyre in association with Lisa Thomas management proudly presents

Jason Manford: Like Me He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand-up show, but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.

‘Like Me’ is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).

Date

Sun 01 May

Time

7:30pm

Tickets

£33.50

Age Guidance 14yrs + jasonmanford.com

@JasonManford

JMG Music Group presents

The Legends Of American Country Show Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe’s No.1 multi-award winning show The Legends of American Country returns for another fantastic night of toetapping Country classics by all the icons.

One thing is for sure if it’s Country music you like then this is the only show in town!

Date

Time

7:30pm

Tickets

jmgmusicgroup.com

Sun 08 May

£25

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So Comedy & Broken Robot Productions presents

Craig Revel Horwood BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing star is taking to the road with his debut solo tour!

Date

Sun 15 May

Time

7:30pm

Join Craig as he talks about his life from Australia to the West End to Strictly, reveals a wealth of backstage gossip with his trademark wit and candour, and gives a very special performance of some of the music which has been the soundtrack to his career.

Book now for a fabulous evening of entertainment!

Tickets

£27

socomedy.co.uk

@craigrevhorwood

Flying Music present

Marty Wilde Dreamboats And Petticoats

Date

Sun130/11/2021 22 May 15:40 DB_Generic_ImageOnly_30x35.indd

Time

7:30pm

Tickets

£32 to £36 Concessions £2 off 18 to 26s £13.50 1894 Club discounts available Group discounts available

1950s heartthrob Marty Wilde takes to the road again in Dreamboats and Petticoats - Music that Lives Forever! Joining Marty is Eden Kane with special guest Nancy Ann Lee and his long-serving band, The Wildcats.

The late fifties and early sixties were without doubt some of the most exciting and important years in the history of music. With the arrival of rock n’ roll, a whole new pop culture was born.

Performing their own hits and collaborating live on stage, Marty and Eden the original teen idols, show us how rock n’ roll with its fusion of sound and rhythm shaped the style of music that we listened to then and still do today. @flyingmusic

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Off The Kerb Productions present

Rob Beckett: Wallop!

Rob Beckett is back on tour with a brand-new stand-up show.

It’s been a busy few years for the ‘Mouth of the South’ and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh.

Host of BBC One’s All Together Now and team captain on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats. He is also the star of BBC One’s Live At The Apollo, Would I Lie To You?, Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, BBC Two’s Mock the Week, ITV’s Play To The Whistle, ITV2’s Celebrity Juice and Sky’s A League of Their Own. And he is a host of Dave’s podcast, The Magic Sponge, alongside Jimmy Bullard and Ian Smith.

“Relentlessly smiley, perpetually grinning Londoner whose unshowy, unpretentious but thoroughly funny shtick has every chance of winning him a big audience…” The Guardian

robbeckettcomedy.com

Date Fri 27 and Sat 28 May

Time

8pm

Tickets

£26.50

@robbeckettcomic

Live Nation & Komedia Entertainment presents

Count Arthur Strong: And This Is Me! From his breakthrough Edinburgh Fringe show ‘Forgotten Egypt’ in 2002, to talking about himself in 2022.

Arthur has two decades of memories from his ten national tours, 15 years of his multi-award-winning radio show and three series of his BAFTA nominated TV sitcom.

“Pure genius and pure tribute to the golden age of vaudeville.”

Evening Standard countarthurstrong.com

@Arthur_Strong

Date

Sun 29 May

Time

8pm

Tickets

£23.50

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The Gig Cartel present

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers Winners of the Prime Time BBC One show ‘When Will I Be Famous’ with a blistering set of Rock Bagpipes that astounded the viewers and critics!

Date

Sun 05 Jun

Time

7:30pm

Tickets

£31

Putting a modern spin on incredible piping and astounding drumming with an emphasis on showing off and putting on a show guaranteed to amaze any audience.

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers really are a genuinely unique experience with their ground-breaking fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock/pop anthems which they proudly call “Bag rock.”

Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent and a show that carries its own health warning.

rhcp.scot

@ChilliPipers

Entertainers present

The Magic Of Motown Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular.

Date

Sun 12 Jun

Time

7:30pm

Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown!

Tickets

Concessions Under 18s

You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and many, many more.

£31.50 £2 off £2 off @Entertainers_UK

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Entertainers present

80s Live!

Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK! 80s Live!

We will make you feel shiny and new as we travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for the night out you have been dreaming of.

Put your hands together and get into the groove as the live band ‘Electric Dreams’ perform over two dozen chart-topping anthems from artists including Wham, The Weather Girls, Culture Club, Rick Astley, Madonna, Duran Duran, Soft Cell, The Human League, A-Ha, Tears for Fears and more!

Date

Sun 19 Jun

Time

7:30pm

Tickets

@Entertainers_UK

£28.50 Concessions £2 off Under 18s £2 off 1894 Club £2 off Friends of The Grand £2 off

MRC Enterprises Ltd present

Bowie Experience Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie.

A must-see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy and continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail, bringing the Golden Years of David Bowie to the stage.

Date

Thu 30 Jun

Time

7:30pm

Tickets

@bowieexperience

£29

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Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures.

Peppa Pig © Astley Baker Davies Ltd / Entertainment One UK Ltd 2003

Date

Sat 16 and Sun 17 Jul

Time

From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more! Prepare for the brand-new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games, and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans!

10am, 1pm and 4pm

Tickets

£18.50 to £23.50 Under 16s £2 off 1894 Club £2 off Family Ticket £74 (A min 1 adult (18yrs +) must be part of the group of 4.)

peppapiglive.com

@peppapiglive

Steve Steinman Productions present

Anything For Love The Meat Loaf Story Date

Sun 10 Jul

Critically acclaimed Steve Steinman brings you his smash hit production Anything For Love – featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits!

7:30pm

With an incredible stage set, ten-piece live band and combined with Steve’s well know sense of humour and stage presence, along with special guest Lorraine Crosby, the show can only be described as awesome.

Time

Tickets

£31.50 to £33.50 1894 Club | Silver £2 off 1894 Club | Gold £3 off 1894 Club | Diamond £5 off

stevesteinmanproductions.com

@stevesteinman

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Your guide listings...

May

February Bizet’s Carmen

Wed 02

Puccini’s Madama Butterfly

Thu 03

Vampires Rock - Ghost Train

Fri 04

Tim Vine is Plastic Elvis Two Pints Podcast - Live!

Schools Alive Omid Djalili: Good Times Tour

Sun 06

Craig Revel Horwood

Sun 13

Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest

Fri 18

Islands in The Stream

Sat 19

Bring It On The Musical

Tue 22 to Sat 26

Katherine Ryan

Sun 27

Tue 17 to Sat 21

Marty Wilde Dreamboats and Petticoats Rob Beckett - Wallop!

Sun 29

June Red Hot Chilli Pipers

80s Live

Whittaker’s World at Your Feet

Thu 03 to Sun 06

Boogie Nights

Catch Me If You Can

Mon 07 to Sat 12

Bowie Experience

Sing-a-long-a The Greatest Showman The Illegal Eagles

Sun 22 Fri 27 to Sat 28

Count Arthur Strong

Menopause The Musical 2 Tue 01

Father Brown The Murderer in The Mirror

Sun 15

Dead Lies

Sun 05 Sun 12

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

Tue 15 to Thu 17

Sun 08

Tue 10 to Sat 14

The Magic of Motown

March

Much Ado About Nothing

Mon 02 to Sat 07

The Legends of American Country Show Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em

Wed 16

Sun 01

Private Peaceful

Sat 05 Mon 07 to Thu 10

Milkshake! Live

Jason Manford: Like Me

Mon 13 to Sat 18 Sun 19 Wed 22 to Sat 25 Thu 30

Sat 19

July Onwards

Sun 20

The Lancashire Hotpots

Sat 09 Jul

Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love

Sun 10 Jul

Tue 22 to Sat 26

An Evening With Wayne Sleep

Sun 27

Twopence To Cross The Mersey

James Wilton Dance - The Four Seasons

Tue 29

Vincent Simone - Tango Passions

Sun 16 Oct

Sleeping Beauty Ballet

Sat 20 Nov

Sleeping Beauty Panto

Fri 02 Dec to Sun 01 Jan 2023

David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny

Thu 31 to Sun 03

April

Jon Richardson

Pinocchio Tue 05 Seven Drunken Nights Julian Clary - Born to Mince

Wed 06 Fri 08

Aida Sun 10 Kinky Boots The Musical Animal Farm ELO Again

Wed 13 to Sat 16 Tue 19 to Sat 23 Wed 27

Sun Records The Concert

Tue 04 Oct

Fri 03 Feb 2023 Thu 23 Apr 2023

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