Today is going to be a good day. And here’s why…
Packed with the biggest musical theatre songs of the last decade, the Grammy, Tony and Olivier award-winning phenomenon is heading to Blackpool for one week only!
Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him.
Tue 20 to Sat 24 May
Evenings & Matinees
Welcome from our Chief Executive
Hello and a heartfelt welcome to Blackpool Grand Theatre!
This season, we’re celebrating big talent, bold stories and brilliant partnerships. We’re delighted to co-produce several standout productions, including the iconic Grease The Musical, RUM, a darkly humorous and powerful new play that wrestles with masculinity, mental health and addiction in the trade, and Noël Coward’s classic Blithe Spirit - a hilarious farce packed with wit, mischief and ghostly surprises!
Noël & Gertie brings charm and sparkle to the stage, exploring the legendary bond between Noël Coward and Gertrude Lawrence. Directed by the acclaimed Thom Southerland (Titanic The Musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), this stylish tribute is not to be missed.
We’re also thrilled to present The Last Laugh, direct from the West End - filled with great gags and touching stories - this brand new laugh-a-minute play reimagines the lives of three of Britain’s all time comedy heroes.
Dance fans, prepare to be dazzled by the brilliance of London City Ballet and Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana - a colourful Cuban twist on a timeless classic.
Looking to 2026, we present the world stage premiere of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift and we’re honoured to welcome back the Royal Shakespeare Company with a riveting new production of Hamlet.
Whether you come for laughter, drama, music or magic - we can't wait to welcome you to The Grand.
Warm wishes,
Adam Knight Chief Executive
Wed 04 to Sat 14 Jun
Evenings & Matinees
Grease The Musical – Step into the electrifying world of 1950s Rydell High School and follow the whirlwind romance between new girl Sandy Dumbrowski and popular guy Danny Zuko, who find their summer love challenged by the pressures of teenage life.
Bursting with a vibrant, dynamic, and talented company that captures the essence of teenage exuberance, rebellion and young love; this new version of the timeless classic is told with grit and verve capturing the idealism of the fifties, their dreams, desires and journeys of self-discovery.
MUSICAL DIRECTOR RICHARD REEDAY SET DESIGNER NICK TRUEMAN
COSTUME DESIGNER JULIE CARLIN
LIGHTING DESIGNER RORY BEATON
CHOREOGRAPHER KALLY LLOYD-JONES
SOUND DESIGNER ANDY GRAHAM FIGHT DIRECTOR ROBIN HELLIER
PRODUCTION MANAGER NICK TRUEMAN & DINO MELIA
STAGE MANAGER KATY NICOLSON
DEPUTY STAGE MANAGER (BOOK) RUBY NOBLE
DEPUTY STAGE MANAGER (FLOOR) ANNA DIAMOND
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER REBECCA GORMAN
SOUND NO. 1 TOBY MCFARLANE
Tue 26 to Sat 30 Aug
Evenings & Matinees
''Brilliant... If you love comedy, you will love this play!'' BBC
Direct from London's West End, The Last Laugh is a “brilliant” (The Telegraph) brand new laugh-a-minute play which reimagines the lives of three of Britain's all-time greatest comedy heroes - Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse.
Filled with great gags and touching stories, The Last Laugh is nostalgic and poignant and guaranteed to be the ultimate comedy night out.
"The best thing I have ever seen in a theatre" Giles Coren
“Comedy heaven! Immaculate… Gags galore!” Daily Mail
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Noël & Gertie explores the fascinating friendship between two of the 20th century's most iconic figures - Noël Coward and Gertrude Lawrence. Head to the glamorous era of British theatre, celebrating the special bond between the playwright and the actress.
Through a series of memories, you are transported to the golden age of the West End, where Noël Coward's wit and panache for life meet Gertrude Lawrence's elegance and grace. As well as highlighting their collaborative works, Noël & Gertie explores the personal chemistry that sparked their deep affection and fondness for one another.
Featuring numbers from many Noël Coward works including Private Lives and the classic song, Don’t Put your Daughter on the Stage, Mrs Worthington, join one of the most legendary duos in show business history for an evening of style and elegance.
Noël and Gertie is directed by Thom Southerland (Titanic The Musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Illusionist), with casting to be announced.
Novelist Charles Condomine’s quest for character inspiration for his new book takes an unexpected turn when he and his wife Ruth invite eccentric medium Madame Arcati to hold a séance. Inadvertently conjuring up the ghost of his first wife Elvira, Arcati lands Charles and Ruth in an unlikely love triangle where life and the afterlife collide.
Expect mischief, mayhem and plenty of laughs as Elvira wreaks havoc to sabotage Charles’ new marriage.
Wed 12 to Sat 15 Nov
International ballet superstar, Carlos Acosta, brings his five star production of Nutcracker in Havana to the Blackpool Grand stage following its sell out premiere tour.
Set to an exuberant Cuban version of the magnificent Tchaikovsky score, the timeless story is brought to life with ballet at its core, enriched with Acosta Danza’s unique style and with Cuban dance traditions beautifully woven throughout the much-loved and joyful family tale.
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For dance fans around the globe, Carlos is an international superstar of the classical ballet world. Born in Havana and trained at the National School of Ballet in Cuba, he went on to dance professionally with the world’s most prestigious companies, with London’s Royal Ballet becoming his home. Having tackled huge titles throughout his career, from Carmen to Don Quixote, Nutcracker in Havana is an opportunity for Acosta to fuse this festive treat with a little Havana heat.
Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite Midsomer Murders.
When well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift, her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to accept it was an accident.
DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate, uncovering a world of hidden passions, long-buried secrets and deadly rivalries.
With eccentric villagers, shocking twists and an unforgettable reveal, The Killings at Badger’s Drift is a classic whodunnit that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Bringing to life the wit, charm, and chilling suspense of the beloved TV series and original series of books, this gripping and thrilling new show is set to delight audiences.
Spend an evening in England’s deadliest county…
Written and directed by Guy Unsworth, this new theatrical adaptation is based on the book by Caroline Graham, The Killings at Badger’s Drift, and the television series Midsomer Murders, produced by Bentley Productions [for ITV] in association with All3 Media International.
