Season Brochure Summer 2013

BLACKPOOL’S BEST

SUMMER SHOWS

SUMMER SEASON 2013

THE GRAND THEATRE | BLACKPOOL Box Office: 01253 74 33 40

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Tuesday 23 July - Saturday 7 September

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Step Back In Time is a high quality production that celebrates the careers of some of the world’s greatest entertainers.

This fast-paced show highlights some of the greatest musical artists of all time; Elvis, Queen, the Bee Gees, Michael Jackson.

Experience your favourite million-selling songs presented by an exceptionally talented cast of performers who deliver such hits as Blue Suede Shoes, Somebody To Love, Stayin’ Alive, Disco Inferno, Man in the Mirror and Boogie Wonderland...plus many more!

This is a dance in the aisle, toe-tapping, non-stop show for fans young and old, it’s perfect for the family!

Step Back in Time is hosted by and stars the hilarious comic legends Cannon & Ball, as you have never seen them before! Breathtaking Cirque acts, sumptuous costumes and much more... it’s non-stop entertainment! ...........................................................................................................................

Starring

Cannon & Ball and

An International Cast

Phone 01253 290190

Web www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

Cannon & Ball Kings of Comedy, Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball, star of Sky One’s Mount Pleasant and ITV’s Security Men, are Blackpool favourites, and will be sure to have the audience rocking with laughter throughout The Grand’s 2013 Summer Season!

Romano Frediani Direct from Las Vegas international performer, Romano Frediani has created one of the most visually dynamic, musically diverse, and thoroughly entertaining variety acts on stage today.

Emilia Arata Emilia Arata has performed all over the world from America to Qatar, all over Europe, Great Britain, and Scandinavia. In 2012 Emilia toured Germany performing her aerial ball act in 22 major cities, in arenas filled with 10,000+ people.

Oneil Reyes Oneil Reyes is one of Cuba’s best known and celebrated acts. He became a top circus artist, first in Cuba and soon becoming in demand internationally. His strength and physical prowess is admired by audiences of all kinds.

Katie Shepherd Whether performing her own show or as part of a production Katie Shepherd always impresses with her powerful and often moving vocal performances that are frequently described as comparable to Celine Dion and Whitney Houston.

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Bor Productions Founded by Steve and Kim Bor in 1986, and now in partnership with their son Steven,they have created shows for theatres, cabaret, hotels, casinos and luxury cruise ships all over the globe. Working with the best creative teams and worldclass performers is the driving force that makes Bor Productions one of the most respected and successful independent producers internationally.

Front Stalls & Dress Circle £23.00 Centre Stalls £21.00 Upper Circle £19.00 Upper Circle £17.00 Gallery £15.00 Concessions £2.00off (excl. Gallery)

Step Back In Time & Ooh La La will be Bor Productions’ first shows at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool.

Phone 01253 290190

Matinees 2.30pm Evenings 7.45pm (Times vary. Please check the back of the brochure for a listings of dates and show times.)

Pricing ..............................................

Get 20% discount off full priced tickets when you purchase for both summer shows at the same time Groups 10+ £15.00 all seats Family Ticket x4 (Min 1 adult max 2 adults) £50.00

Web www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

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Thursday 1 August - Saturday 7 September

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Direct from Europe after 10 triumphant years, Ooh La La is the seductive French burlesque revue show that brings you the very best in Parisian style entertainment. This summer Bor Productions brings together some of the world’s best performers for The Grand Theatre, Blackpool.

Ooh La La is hosted by and stars the hilarious comic legends, Cannon & Ball.

Joining Cannon & Ball is the sensational singing star Katie Shepherd whose moving vocal performances are comparable to Celine Dion and Whitney Houston, jaw-dropping Cirque acts from Emilia Arata, a European star and elegant aerial contortionist, O’Neil Reyes, Cuba’s celebrated circus performer and gymnast, who has wowed audiences around the world with his hand balancing and aerial strap acts. World-Class comic juggler Romano Frediani comes direct from Las Vegas, AND the dynamic and glamorous All-star dancers complete this high class line-up. .....................................................................................................................................

Starring

Cannon & Ball and

An All-Star International Cast

Phone 01253 290190

Web www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

Cannon & Ball Kings of Comedy, Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball, star of Sky One’s Mount Pleasant and ITV’s Security Men, are Blackpool favourites, and will be sure to have the audience rocking with laughter throughout The Grand’s 2013 Summer Season!

Romano Frediani Direct from Las Vegas international performer, Romano Frediani has created one of the most visually dynamic, musically diverse, and thoroughly entertaining variety acts on stage today.

Emilia Arata Emilia Arata has performed all over the world from America to Qatar, all over Europe, Great Britain, and Scandinavia. In 2012 Emilia toured Germany performing her aerial ball act in 22 major cities, in arenas filled with 10,000+ people.

Oneil Reyes Oneil Reyes is one of Cuba’s best known and celebrated acts. He became a top circus artist, first in Cuba and soon becoming in demand internationally. His strength and physical prowess is admired by audiences of all kinds.

Katie Shepherd Whether performing her own show or as part of a production Katie Shepherd always impresses with her powerful and often moving vocal performances that are frequently described as comparable to Celine Dion and Whitney Houston.

Bor Productions Founded by Steve and Kim Bor in 1986, and now in partnership with their son Steven,they have created shows for theatres, cabaret, hotels, casinos and luxury cruise ships all over the globe. Working with the best creative teams and worldclass performers is the driving force that makes Bor Productions one of the most respected and successful independent producers internationally.

Step Back In Time & Ooh La La will be Bor Productions’ first shows at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool.

Phone 01253 290190

Times ..............................................

Evenings 7.45pm (Times vary. Please check the back of the brochure for a listings of dates and show times.)

Pricing ..............................................

Front Stalls & Dress Circle £25.00 Centre Stalls £23.00 Upper Circle £21.00 Side Upper £19.00 Gallery £15.00 Concessions £2.00off (excl. Gallery) Get 20% discount off full priced tickets when you purchase for both summer shows at the same time Groups 10+ £15.00 all seats Family Ticket x4 (Min 1 adult max 2 adults) £55.00

Web www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

Des O ‘Connor ..................................................................................................

Sunday 7 July at 7.30pm ..................................................................................................

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see a true showbusiness legend live on stage for a wonderful evening of comedy, laughter and music.

Des O’Connor is today established as one of the world’s most popular and best loved entertainers. Since landing his first television series in the UK in 1963 he has starred in his own mainstream television show every year since then - longer than anyone, anywhere in the world.

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Faulty Towers

The Dining Experience ..................................................................................................

Monday 8 - Saturday 13 July Mon - Sat Eves 7.00pm Wed & Sat Mats 1.00pm ..................................................................................................

Join Basil, Sybil and Manuel in July,making their Blackpool debut slap bang in the middle of yet another world tour. This unique three course dining experience on the Grand’s stage, is the must see show in London’s West End.

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Tickets All Seats £20.00 Groups 20+ £15.00

Tickets All Seats £42.50 Group Table of 10 £350.00 Phone 01253 290190 Phone 01253 290190

Web www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Web www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

An Evening Of Dirty Dancing

The Tribute Show ..................................................................................................

Sunday 28 July at 7.30pm ..................................................................................................

An Evening of Dirty Dancing is the box office smash hit tribute to one of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time and has been wowing audiences all over the UK since 2010. Featuring a dynamic cast of West End performers sure to show you the time of your life!

Please note this show is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing The Classic Story on Stage.

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Tickets All Seats £19.00 Concessions £17.00

Joe Pasquale

The Summer 2013 Tour ..................................................................................................

Sunday 11 August at 7.30pm ..................................................................................................

Direct from his unique performance on Dancing On Ice, Joe is back, where you can watch him pirouette through puns, leap through laughs, slide into songs, then gasp at his amazing double gusset, see his skates, and other favourite fish... You won’t get a frosty reception, and that’s snow joke (see what I did there?). Book early for a fun filled night!

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Tickets All Seats £19.00 Phone 01253 290190

Web www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

The Magic Of Motown

Postman Pat Live!

The I’ll Be There Tour 2013 ..................................................................................................

Sunday 25 August at 7.30pm ..................................................................................................

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Monday 12 & 26 August at 1.00pm & 3.30pm ..................................................................................................

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The all-new show for 2013, packed with 36 back-to-back massive Motown hits. Five-star performances authentically revive the style and sophistication of the Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and more.

Starring dazzling dance moves, glittering costumes and the incredible Magic of Motown band.

Tickets All Seats £25.00 Concessions £23.00

Postman Pat has a new karaoke machine to deliver for the show – but when the machine breaks down it looks like the talent show might be in jeopardy. Can Pat save the day? With songs, laughs and audience participation, together with brand new scenery and costumes, Postman Pat Live is the must see show for 3-6 year olds this year - coming to your theatre very soon!

Tickets All Seats £11.50 Family of Four Ticket £42.00 (Min 1 adult max 2 adults) Phone 01253 290190

Web www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown

The Osmonds

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Sunday 8 September at 7.30pm ..................................................................................................

American Jukebox Show ..................................................................................................

Sunday 15 September at 7.30pm ..................................................................................................

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He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s turning headlines into punch lines as his rip-roaring brand of banter continues to burst bellies across the country.

Chubby doesn’t hold back from sharing his outlandish views on news, women and gender, sailing so close to the mark, even the most seasoned of fans will be left gob-smacked!

Tickets All Seats £17.50

The legendary Osmond Brothers, Merrill, Jay and Jimmy, direct from the USA, return to appear live in concert in the all new AMERICAN JUKEBOX SHOW featuring all their unforgettable hits from “One Bad Apple” and “Down By The Lazy River” to “Love Me For A Reason” and “Crazy Horses” together with a jukebox full of chart topping classics.

Tickets Stalls, Dress Circle & Upper Circle £25.00 Side Upper Circle & Gallery £20.00 Phone 01253 290190

Web www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

Gotta Sing Gotta Dance

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Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 September ...................................................................................................

Back after two successful UK tours, Gotta Sing Gotta Dance is back with a stunning new show for 2013.

Featuring two hours of spectacular song and dance numbers from stage and screen, Gotta Sing Gotta Dance invites you on an exhilarating journey through the wonderful world of musical theatre.

Join the full supporting company of west end singers and dancers plus a superb live band, as they sing and dance their way from the MGM movie musicals of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly to stage classics Phantom Of The Opera, Les Miserables and Oliver to the latest West End smash-hits Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hairspray and many more.

Gotta Sing Gotta Dance promises to be an unforgettable night at the musicals.

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Times Tues - Sat Eves 7.30pm Thurs & Sat Mats 2.30pm

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Tickets Evenings £13.00, £16.00, £18.00, £22.00 Matinees £12.00, £14.00, £16.00, £20.00 Children £11.00 Groups 20+ £3.00off, 50+ £4.00off Friends £4.00off top priced tickets

Phone 01253 290190

Web www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

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

Discounts & Offers Concessions Reductions may be 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.

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

Fees

BOOKING INFORMATION

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.

New Booking Fees Online Booking £1.00 per ticket

By Phone £1.50 per ticket In Person: £1.00 per ticket Postage of tickets to you £1.00 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.

Summer Diary

Dates

Times

Show ..................................................................................................................

Sun 11 Aug 7.30pm Joe Pasquale ..................................................................................................................

Mon 12 Aug 1.00pm & 3.30pm Postman Pat ..................................................................................................................

Tue 13 Aug 7.45pm Step Back In Time ..................................................................................................................

Wed 14 Aug 7.45pm Step Back In Time ..................................................................................................................

Thur 15 Aug

Dates

Show

Times

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7.45pm Tue 23 July Step Back In Time ......................................................................................................................

7.45pm Wed 24 July Step Back In Time ......................................................................................................................

2.30pm & 7.45pm Thur 25 July Step Back In Time ......................................................................................................................

7.45pm Fri 26 July Step Back In Time ......................................................................................................................

2.30pm & 7.45pm Sat 27 July Step Back In Time ......................................................................................................................

Sun 28 July An Evening Of Dirty Dancing 7.30pm ......................................................................................................................

7.45pm Mon 29 July Step Back In Time ......................................................................................................................

7.45pm Tue 30 July Step Back In Time ......................................................................................................................

7.45pm Wed 31 July Step Back In Time ......................................................................................................................

2.30pm Thur 1 Aug Step Back In Time 7.45pm Ooh La La ......................................................................................................................

7.45pm Fri 2 Aug Ooh La La ......................................................................................................................

2.30pm Sat 3 Aug Step Back In Time 7.45pm Ooh La La ......................................................................................................................

Sun 4 Aug ......................................................................................................................

7.45pm Mon 5 Aug Step Back In Time ......................................................................................................................

7.45pm Tue 6 Aug Step Back In Time ......................................................................................................................

7.45pm Wed 7 Aug Step Back In Time ......................................................................................................................

2.30pm Thur 8 Aug Step Back In Time 7.45pm Ooh La La ......................................................................................................................

7.45pm Fri 9 Aug Ooh La La ......................................................................................................................

2.30pm Sat 10 Aug Step Back In Time 7.45pm Ooh La La

2.30pm Step Back In Time 7.45pm Ooh La La ..................................................................................................................

Fri 16 Aug 7.45pm Ooh La La ..................................................................................................................

Sat 17 Aug 2.30pm Step Back In Time 7.45pm Ooh La La ..................................................................................................................

Sun 18 Aug 7.45pm Ooh La La ..................................................................................................................

Mon 19 Aug 7.45pm Step Back In Time ..................................................................................................................

Tue 20 Aug 7.45pm Step Back In Time ..................................................................................................................

Wed 21 Aug 7.45pm Step Back In Time ..................................................................................................................

Thur 22 Aug 2.30pm Step Back In Time 7.45pm Ooh La La ..................................................................................................................

Fri 23 Aug 2.30pm Ooh La La ..................................................................................................................

Sat 24 Aug 2.30pm Step Back In Time 7.45pm Ooh La La ..................................................................................................................

Sun 25 Aug 7.30pm Magic Of Motown ..................................................................................................................

Mon 26 Aug 1.00pm & 3.30pm Postman Pat ..................................................................................................................

Tue 27 Aug 7.45pm Step Back In Time ..................................................................................................................

Wed 28 Aug 7.45pm Step Back In Time ..................................................................................................................

Thur 29 Aug 2.30pm Step Back In Time 7.45pm Ooh La La ..................................................................................................................

Fri 30 Aug 7.45pm Ooh La La ..................................................................................................................

Sat 31 Aug 2.30pm Step Back In Time 7.45pm Ooh La La ..................................................................................................................

Sun 1 Sept 7.45pm Ooh La La ..................................................................................................................

Mon 2 Sept 7.45pm Step Back In Time ..................................................................................................................

Tue 3 Sept 7.45pm Step Back In Time ..................................................................................................................

Wed 4 Sept 7.45pm Step Back In Time ..................................................................................................................

Thur 5 Sept 2.30pm Step Back In Time 7.45pm Ooh La La ..................................................................................................................

Fri 6 Sept 7.45pm Ooh La La ..................................................................................................................

Sat 7 Sept 2.30pm Step Back In Time 7.45pm Ooh La La

THE GRAND THEATRE | BLACKPOOL 33 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HT To find the West Street Car Park near the Grand using a Sat Nav, please use the postcode FY1 1HA

You can choose your seat online at

www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

SUMMER SEASON 2013

Brochure Design Joseph Bottomley

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