“Nonsense” said her mother “she eats well, sleeps well, dresses well and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances”.
Constance is the perfect wife and mother and her husband is devoted to her according to her best friend who happens to be her husband’s mistress.
Adapted by Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade (Posh, TVs Rivals) from Somerset Maugham’s glittering comedy, this Royal Shakespeare Company production opened in Stratford-upon-Avon to marvellous reviews and sold every seat.
Directed by Co-Artistic Director of the RSC Tamara Harvey, this sparkling new version will star Kara Tointon (winner of Strictly Come Dancing) and features original music composed by multi award-winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum.
Fri 5 Dec 7.00 (Value)
Sat 6 Dec 2.00 (Peak) 7.00 (Peak)
Sun 7 Dec 2.00 (Peak) 7.00 (Value)
Mon 8 Dec No performances
Tue 9 Dec 10.15 (Value/Sch) 1.30 (Value/Sch)
Wed 10 Dec 10.15 (Value/Sch) 1.30 (Value/Sch)
Thu 11 Dec 10.15 (Value/Sch) 1.30 (Value/Sch)
Fri 12 Dec 10.15 (Value/Sch) 1.30 (Value/Sch)
Sat 13 Dec 2.00 (Peak) 7.00 (Peak)
Sun 14 Dec 2.00 (Peak) 7.00 (Value) (AD/BSL)
Mon 15 Dec Christmas Concert
Tue 16 Dec 10.15 (Value/Sch) 1.30 (Value/Sch)
Wed 17 Dec 10.15 (Value/Sch) 1.30 (Value/Sch)
Thu 18 Dec No performances
Fri 19 Dec 2.00 (Value) 7.00 (Peak) Sat 20 Dec 2.00 (Peak) 7.00 (Peak)
*Limited number available, not available for schools performances RELAXED PERFORMANCE (R): All tickets £25
DISCOUNTS
1894 Club, Friends & Family Ticket, School Groups and Groups 20+ discounts available
to Sat 31 Jan 2026
Evenings & Matinees
Starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty), Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s as Seen on TV, Coronation Street) and Max Bowden, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road, Coronation Street, Hollyoaks)… A killer night out.
It’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house…
We meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’ – the notorious gangster, his glamorous wife, his trigger-happy sidekick, his mum - who’s seeing things, her very jittery carer, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown.
Throw in a suitcase full of cash, a stash of deadly weapons, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong?
Join us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight…
Evenings & Matinees WATCH THE TRAILER
This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns to Blackpool.
Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.
Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!
Book now for the most successful Rock 'n' Roll Musical of all time! Tue 03 to Sat 07 Feb 2026
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Evenings &
Matinees
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.
Daniel Casey returns to Midsomer as Inspector Barnaby
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.
Tue 17 to Sat 21 Feb 2026
Evenings & Matinees
The gripping new stage thriller inspired by the iconic novel and 90s film.
Starring Kym Marsh (Coronation Street, Waterloo Road, Abigail’s Party), Single White Female invites us into a world where secrets lurk behind every closed door.
Allie, a single mum launching her tech business, advertises for a flatmate - and Hedy seems perfect. But as their lives intertwine, secrets surface and identities blur with dangerous and unimaginable consequences.
Full of dark humour and stiletto-sharp suspense, this brand-new adaptation updates the original story to the age of social media, in a gripping tale of ambition and obsession.
From the producer of the hit stage adaptation of The Girl on the Train, Single White Female will captivate, shock, and keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
SELLINGFAST!
New York Times
Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to Blackpool Grand Theatre with his brand-new live show, ONLY HUMAN.
The content of ONLY HUMAN is still under wraps, but we can guarantee you a mind-blowing experience that’ll take your breath away!
Tickets for Derren’s shows always sell out fast, so don’t miss out! ‘BE BRAINWASHED INTO JOY BY ONE OF
GIANNI SCHICCHI
Tue 17 Mar 2026
From £15
OperaUpClose is back with PJ Harris’ award-winning direction, Hannah Kumari’s witty new English version, and Vahan Salorian’s bold re-orchestration with a stellar cast – Puccini’s comic masterpiece reborn as a modern whodunnit with immersive, fully captioned design.
Fri 20 & Sat 21 Mar 2026 From £15 Age Guidance
John Godber's classic comedy TEECHERS is fast and hilarious, following three teens telling their school's story – celebrating drama, tackling education and facing change.
Tue 24 to Sat 28 Mar 2026
Evenings & Matinees
The Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Blackpool with a ‘must-see’ (Guardian) new production of Hamlet.
Following its critically acclaimed, five-star run in Stratfordupon-Avon, this ‘scintillating new staging’ (Financial Times) of Shakespeare’s famous revenge drama visits Blackpool Grand as part of a major national tour.
The stellar creative team is led by multi award-winning director Rupert Goold whose recent work includes Dear England (National Theatre) and King Charles III (Almeida Theatre).
£15.00
Thu 09 to Sat 11 Apr 2026
From £15
Direct from Liverpool’s Royal Court, Tom Connor and Mark Newnham lead a powerhouse band through timeless Lennon & McCartney hits, from Please Please Me to Let It Be. Pure Beatles magic, live on stage.
A thrilling adventure based on the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty is a world premiere combining powerful performances, a
Wed 22 to Sat 25 Apr 2026
From £15
imitating the dog reimagine H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds in a thrilling live road-movie performance. With cameras, models, and projections, they conjure alien invasion, ruin, and survival - an audacious, timely retelling of a classic.
‘A BLAZING TRIUMPH, I SWEAR YOU’LL GET GOOSEBUMPS’
The Daily Telegraph
THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING HIT MUSICAL
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Tue 28 Apr to Sat 02 May 2026
Sunny Afternoon celebrates the raw energy, passion and timeless sound of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, telling their story through an incredible back-catalogue of chart-toppers, including You Really Got Me, Lola, and All Day and All of the Night.
Following a phenomenal two years in the West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the “indisputably terrific” (The Times) OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING BEST NEW MUSICAL, charting the euphoric highs and agonising lows of THE KINKS, is back!
Set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp of the rebellious '60s, Sunny Afternoon is an “exhilarating” (Financial Times) and moving celebration of the life and music of the band that changed it all.
Sunny Afternoon features music and lyrics by the legendary Ray Davies, a book by Joe Penhall, and direction by Edward Hall.
Mon 11 to Sat 16 May
Evenings & Matinees
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show comes to Blackpool as part of a new world tour.
Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids - Brad and his fiancée Janet.
When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank-n-Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity.
Directed by Christopher Luscombe, The Rocky Horror Show is the biggest party and features timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet, and of course, the pelvic thrusting, showstopping Time Warp.
Tue 26 to Sat 30 May 2026
Evenings & Matinees
Nuri is a beekeeper; his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo – until the unthinkable happens.
When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to escape. On their terrifying journey, they must face the pain of their own unbearable loss alongside incredible danger. Above all, they must journey to find each other again.
One of The Times’ top three bestselling books of 2020, Christy Lefteri’s best-selling novel had its world premiere in 2023 in a brand-new adaptation by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler, who adapted the West End and Broadway hit production of The Kite Runner.
The award-winning BFLOC presents this amateur production of WE WILL ROCK YOU by arrangement with THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE
THE SMASH-HIT ROCK MUSICAL
Wed 17 Jun to Sat 20 Jun 2026 From £20
Award-winning BFLOC present We Will Rock You! Bursting with 24 Queen anthems, this worldwide smash hit rocks the Blackpool Grand stage for one electrifying week – epic songs, rebellious spirit, and a show guaranteed to blow your mind.
A Grand Christmas
Featuring Poulton-le-Fylde band
All your favourite sing-along carols & festive melodies
Mon 15 Dec
From £15
This year, we present A Grand Christmas! Poulton-le-Fylde Brass Band and host Hayley Kay lead a dazzling festive fundraiser –carols, classics, and joy filling The Grand in support of our theatre’s vital charity work.
The Nutcracker Swan Lake
Sat 10 Jan 2026 £37
Sun 25 Jan 2026 £35.20
Sun 15 Feb 2026 From £34.50 Sun 18 Jan 2026 From £33
Sun 08 Feb 2026 From £24.50
Thu 05 to Sun 08 Mar 2026 From £17.80 (Under 18s from £12.80)
Tue 03 Mar 2026
£24
James Wilton Dance returns with explosive athleticism, joined by cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne. Bach’s timeless music collides with a bold modern twist, creating an electrifying fusion of movement, passion, and power.
Tue 10 Mar 2026
From £57
Fri 13 & Sat 14 Mar 2026
From £30
Sun 29 Mar 2026
From £40.50
Thu 12 Mar 2026
From £27
Sun 22 Mar 2026 £37
Sun 05 Apr 2026
From £21 (Under 18s £18.50)
12 Apr 2026
Sun 19 Apr 2026
Sun 17 May 2026
From £21.50
Sat 23 May 2026
Thu 04 Jun 2026
From £35 Fri 22 May 2026 £37
Sun 24 May 2026 From £20
From £25 Sun 14 Jun 2026
WHAT’S ON
DECEMBER
Beauty & The Beast Pantomime
JANUARY 2026
The Magic of The Beatles Sat 10 Jan
The Constant Wife Fri 16 & Sat 17 Jan
ELO Again Sun 18 Jan
Blackpool Gang Show Thu 22 to Sat 24 Jan
The Roy Orbison Story Sun 25 Jan
Murder at Midnight Wed 28 to Sat 31 Jan
FEBRUARY 2026
THEATRE TOURS & AFTERNOON TEAS
- Thu 18 Dec (11am & 12noon) – 45min tours - Sat 10 Jan 2026 (10:30am) – 90min tour
Afternoon Tea (Studio) & Theatre Tour
- Sun 15 Feb 2026 (12noon) – 45min tours - Sun 15 Mar 2026 (12noon) – 45min tours
Perfect for Valentine’s Day & Mother’s Day.
MARCH 2026
The Nutcracker Sun 01 Mar
Swan Lake Mon 02 Mar
Bach Reimagined - James Wilton Dance Tue 03 Mar
Whittaker’s World at Your Feet Thu 05 to Sun 08 Mar
MAY 2026
Dinosaur That Pooped Sun 03 May
Boy At The Back of The Class Tue 05 to Sat 09 May
Sound of Springsteen Sun 10 May
The Rocky Horror Show Mon 11 to Sat 16 May
SELLING FAST!
Jason Donovan Tue 10 Mar
Han & Fran’s Ultimate Singalong Party Thu 12 Mar
Vampires Rock Eternal Love Fri 13 & Sat 14 Mar
The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins Sun 15 Mar
Gianni Schicchi (or Where There’s a Will) Tue 17 Mar
Teechers Fri 20 & Sat 21 Mar
An Evening of Burlesque Sun 22 Mar
RSC Hamlet Tue 24 to Sat 28 Mar
Madama Butterfly Sun 29 Mar
APRIL 2026
42nd Street Wed 01 to Sat 04 Apr
The Sooty Show Sun 05 Apr
Come Together Thu 09 to Sat 11 Apr
Lipstick on you Collar Sun 12 Apr
100 Years Celebration of Laurel & Hardy Wed 15 Apr
Sherlock Holmes Thu 16 to Sat 18 Apr
WHAM! The Show Sun 19 Apr
War of The Worlds Wed 22 to Sat 25 Apr
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets Sun 26 Apr
Sunny Afternoon Tue 28 Apr to Sat 02 May
Ticket fees / Refunds:
All tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are sold subject to our Terms of Sale. The price of the Ticket shall be the price set at the time we accept your order (in person or online). All advertised prices are inclusive of any applicable taxes and per Ticket booking fee (where applicable) but exclusive of any per transaction, collection, or delivery fee.
Age Guidance: Performances may carry age guidance - please ask on booking.
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Sunday Night at The Grand Sun 17 May
Chris McCausland Mon 18 May
The Sensational 60s Experience Fri 22 May
Seven Drunken Nights Sat 23 May
Fireman Sam Sun 24 May
The Beekeeper of Aleppo Tue 26 to Sat 30 May
JUNE 2026 ONWARDS
Lost in Music Thu 04 Jun
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Fri 12 Jun
Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny Sun 14 Jun
We Will Rock You Wed 17 to Sat 20 Jun
Think Floyd Sun 28 Jun
The Rocket Man Fri 17 Jul
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show Tue 01 & Wed 02 Sep
The Upbeat Beatles Sun 06 Sep
Love Hurts Sun 13 Sep
Ore Oduba - The Vintage Boys Rock ‘n’ Roll Show Tue 29 Sep
