The Guide Jan to July 2016

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HEARTBEAT OF MICE AND MEN A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM JACKIE THE MUSICAL THE LAST TANGO

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Link Ticket Saver To inspire our customers to try new shows in our programme we are presenting great new LINK TICKET offers. We want you to enjoy some of the great new productions we have programmed for 2016 - Take advantage of our Drama or Dance Link Ticket deals on the following shows - saving you not a little but a LOT and helping you to see more of the fantastic line up we have planned!

DRAMA LINK TICKET

Miss Nightingale (4-6 Feb) Dial M for Murder (16-20 Feb) Flare Path (23 to 27 Feb) Heartbeat (15 to 19 Mar) Of Mice and Men (22 to 26 Mar) A Midsummer Night’s Dream (5 to 9 Apr) Lotty’s War (13 to 18 Jun)

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* Please note these Link tickets are not available online. These offers are on full priced adult tickets and are not valid with any other offer/s. Tickets are subject to availability on a limited run and can be withdrawn at any time. Offers available until Sunday 14 February 2016.

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Select 3 shows for just £54 or 4 shows for £64

Select 3 shows for just £39 or all 4 for £46

Into The Hoods: Remixed (1 to 2 Mar) Atomos (11 May) Pinocchio (18 May) Breakin’ Convention (21 May)

WELCOME to the 2016 SPRING SEASON AT THE GRAND

There’s lots to choose from – drama, comedy, hip hop dance theatre and children’s shows – we hope to tempt you, your friends and family out to enjoy the fun. And to help you do this, you’ll see that if you buy tickets to three or more of our selected shows you’ll be able to save money with our Dance or Drama Link Ticket deals. Or, even better, why not become a Friend of the Grand and enjoy all the benefits of membership?

When you visit you’ll also see the newly refurbished foyer and box office or, perhaps, attend an event in TheSTUDIO or the newly created SPACE. Thanks go to all our funders and supporters for making this refurbishment possible.

And thanks also go to you, our customers, who have continued to visit throughout the building programme. In fact, despite the disruption, you’ve helped us celebrate one of our best-attended summer seasons for some years with more than 41,000 tickets sold between 1 August and 9 November.

Thank you!

and Wyre still show such huge love and support for this beautiful, historic venue. With visits from the Royal Shakespeare Company, ZooNation, Touring Consortium, Flying Music, Birmingham Stage Company, UK Productions Ltd, English Touring Opera, Sadler’s Wells Breakin’ Convention, Gareth Gates and Ed Byrne it’s also clear that we are valued and respected by nationally and internationally renowned companies and artists.

We look forward to welcoming you back.

Ruth Eastwood Chief Executive

The Grand Theatre is a grand old lady and it is simply fantastic that the people of Blackpool, Fylde

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DRAMA Mr Bugg Presents & Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds with Cast, Doncaster & New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich presents

Miss Nightingale

THURS 4 to SAT 6 FEB

Evenings 7:30pm, Sat Matinee 2pm

Sex, scandal and showbiz 1940s style. A saucy new star shines in the spotlight while two men struggle to find love in the shadows.

In wartime people will do anything to survive and the biggest battle is to trust your heart.

The aristocracy rub shoulders with black market spivs, songwriters take to the streets and showgirls fight to change the world. But bootleg booze, blackmail and bombshells are a deadly combination. And some secrets are more explosive than The Blitz.

Tickets Evenings £19 to £24

Audiences across Britain adore this fabulous, feel good tale of love, loss and hope performed by a multi-talented cast who not only act, dance and sing but also play all the instruments live on stage!

Concesssions £2 off

Matinee £19

Friends of The Grand £5 off opening night

Miss Nightingale - The Musical cleverly combines comedy with drama to bring the gay glamour of WW2 London thrillingly to life. Don’t miss this smash-hit show on its final UK tour.

You’ll laugh, cry and cheer for more!

‘A great evening out which will make you laugh with delight and bring a tear to your eye.’

THE PUBLIC REVIEWS ‘A glorious show.’

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50 tickets (per performance) available for this show at just £12.50 (T&C apply).Tickets go quick, so call us now! #GTU26

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DRAMA

DRAMA Talking Scarlet presents

Dial M for Murder

TUES 16 to SAT 20 FEB

by Frederick Knott

Tony is convinced his wife is having an affair. We watch mesmerised at Tony’s precision in planning what must surely be the perfect murder… until it falters in the most unexpected way.

Claustrophobic and frightening, this new production reclaims this brilliant and erotic tale of betrayal, passion and ultimately, murder.

Famously filmed by Alfred Hitchcock, Fredrick Knott's intense and darkly gripping thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat and you'll never want to answer the telephone again!

Starring Oliver Mellor (Coronation Street), Terri Dwyer (Hollyoaks) and Marcus Hutton (Brookside).

Evenings 7:30pm, Weds & Sat Matinees 2:30pm

Tickets Opening Night 2 for 1 tickets Evenings £16 to £20 Matinees £14 Concessions £2 off Friends of The Grand £5 off opening night

Fri 19 Feb 7:30pm @talkingScarlet

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DRAMA The Original Theatre Company & Birdsong Productions Ltd present

Flare Path

TUES 23 to SAT 27 FEB

by Terence Rattigan

Set in 1942, against a backdrop of heartache and quiet bravery, Flare Path paints an evocative portrait of life in wartime Britain for the RAF bomber crews, their wives and sweethearts, who were left awaiting their return.

RAF pilot Teddy and his wife, former actress Patricia, have their marriage tested to the limit by the surprise arrival of her ex-lover Peter Kyle.

Highly charged drama with a truly authentic taste of the fear, camaraderie and passion combine when an unexpected and dangerous mission over Germany puts Patricia at the centre of an emotional conflict as unpredictable as the war in the skies.

Evenings 7:30pm, Thurs & Sat Matinees 2pm

Tickets Evenings £16 to £22 Matinees £14 Concessions £2 off Friends of The Grand £5 off opening night

This major revival comes from the producers behind the hit touring production of Birdsong and stars Graham Seed as Swanson (The Archers, Yes Prime Minister) and Charlie G Hawkins as Percy (EastEnders and Birdsong).

‘A rallying-cry for decency and home-front heroism. Hits the emotional target THE DAILY TELEGRAPH as exactly as it should.’

‘Full of passionate intensity… The play has the virtue of authenticity.’ THE GUARDIAN Fri 26 Feb 7:30pm Are you 18-26?

Age Guidance 12+

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From the producers of the critically acclaimed BIRDSONG

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JUSTIN AUDIBERT

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“A RALLYING-CRY FOR DECENCY AND HOME-FRONT HEROISM.

I COMMEND IT HEARTILY.” Dominic Cavendish, The Daily Telegraph

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“FULL OF PASSIONATE INTENSITY… THE PLAY HAS THE VIRTUE OF AUTHENTICITY” The Guardian

“IT IS IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO BE LURED BY THE ROMANCE OF SACRIFICE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE WHICH WAS EMBODIED BY THE RAF.” The Daily Mail

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DRAMA David Graham Entertainment Ltd in conjunction with ITV presents

Heartbeat

Evenings 7:30pm, Thurs & Sat Matinees 2pm

For the first time ever ITV’s popular Sunday evening 60s police drama, Heartbeat comes to the stage starring members of the TV cast. Heartbeat ran for 18 years from 1992 to 2010 with audiences regularly exceeding 10 million and was constantly in the top five TV programmes across all the channels.

Tickets Evenings £22 to £30

Now it comes to the stage in this touring production which, with use of video footage and a clever set, recreates the atmosphere of the 1960s rural Yorkshire settings.

Under 18s £9.50

Come and see David Stockwell, Gina Ward, PC Geoff Younger and a number of other of the most popular characters in a two-­hour live stage production with a brand-­new script.

Take yourself back to the 60s, with all the great music which was always a feature of the TV series, in this excellent production. www.davidgrahamentertainment.com

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TUES 15 to SAT 19 MAR

Matinees £22

Friends of The Grand £4 off opening night Groups 20+ £4 off, 50+ £5 off (Stalls, Dress Circle only)

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DRAMA

DRAMA The Touring Consortium Theatre Company presents a Touring Consortium Theatre Company and Birmingham Repertory Theatre production

Of Mice and Men

by John Steinbeck

Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don’t belong no place…with us it ain’t like that. We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us.

Set in America during the Great Depression, this classic play tells the story of George and Lennie, two migrant farm workers, who go in search of new beginnings, in the hope of attaining their shared dream: of putting together enough money to buy a small piece of land and building a home.

After a long and exhausting journey, the pair arrive at a farm in California where they seek work. But they are no strangers to trouble and soon find themselves reeling from the fall out of an innocent misunderstanding which spirals out of control and leaves the two men, bound together by friendship, facing an earth-shattering climax.

John Steinbeck is one of the greatest storytellers of the twentieth century and Of Mice and Men remains one of the most poignant statements of being human our contemporary theatre has produced.

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TUES 22 to SAT 26 MAR

Evenings 7:30pm, Thurs & Sat Matinees 2pm

Tickets Opening Night 2 for 1 tickets Evenings £19 to £24 Matinees £19 Concessions £3 off (Evenings only) Grand Friends £5 off opening Night, £3 off the rest of the week School Groups £9.50 (Tues to Fri only) Groups 10+ £4 off, 20+ £5 off Are you 18-26?

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Director Roxanna Silbert Designer Liz Ascroft Lighting Designer Simon Bond Composer and Sound Designer Nick Powell

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DRAMA

Dudley Sutton plays Curly. Dudley is best known for his role in the ITV classic Lovejoy but is also a renowned stage actor who began his career in some of the most iconic plays of the sixties, including Jo Orton’s Entertaining Mr Sloane and Tom Murphy’s A Whistle In The Dark. Over the course of his career he has worked with legendary directors including Federico Fellini, Derek Jarman, Sally Potter and Ken Russell.

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DRAMA The Royal Shakespeare Company and Poulton Drama in association with Blackpool’s Grand Theatre present

A Midsummer Night's Dream

by William Shakespeare

‘The course of true love never did run smooth’ On a Midsummer’s night, four young lovers find themselves wrapped in the mischievous arms of an enchanted forest, where sprites lurk and fairies rule.

The nation’s favourite Shakespeare play is performed as never before; RSC Deputy Artistic Director directs 18 professional actors with local amateur group Poulton Drama as Shakespeare’s Mechanicals. Join us for an unforgettable adventure…

This is an arrangement developed between the RSC and Equity

TUES 5 to SAT 9 APR

Evenings 7:15pm, Thurs & Sat Matinees 1:15pm

Tickets Evenings £19 to £24 Matinees £19 Up to 4 Under 18s half price with every full paying adult Concessions £3 off Groups 10+ £4 off, 20+ £5 off (Evenings only)

Thurs 7 Apr following the show School Groups £9.50 (Tues to Fri only)

Fri 8 Apr 7:15pm CAP

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Fri 8 Apr 7:15pm

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Fri 8 Apr 5:45pm There will be opportunities for schools and families to take part in workshops surrounding this exciting performance. For further information contact Jo Cleasby joc@blackpoolgrand.co.uk

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The Royal Shakespeare Company in association with Poulton Drama and the Grand Theatre, Blackpool present

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DRAMA

Lotty's War

MON 13 to SAT 18 JUN

Evenings 7:30pm, Weds & Sat Matinees 2pm

A mesmerising story of passion, courage and sacrifice, Lotty's War is a thriller set in the WWII enemy occupied Channel Islands. Based on a true story, this critically acclaimed play is ‘a must see show!’

With the last boat to England gone, Lotty is housed in close quarters with the enemy. As loyalties waver amidst the temptations of forbidden love and the politics of war, does Lotty dare to tread a passionate and dangerous path to save a friend?

Inspired by recently discovered diaries found in the vaults of Guernsey, Lotty’s War is a fascinating look at women’s own personal battles through this period of British history.

Starring Ian Reddington (Coronation Street, Robin Hood, EastEnders) and Victoria Emslie (Downton Abbey, Theory of Everything)

Tickets Evenings £16 to £22 Matinees £16 Concessions £2 off (evenings only) Friends of The Grand £5 off opening night

Directed by Bruce Guthrie (National Theatre) Written by Giuliano Crispini Adapted by Clare Slater Set Design by Victoria Spearing (Bird Song) Sound Design by Mike Walker (Olivier Award Winner – Best Sound Design) Lighting Design by Elanor Higgins (Welsh National Opera) Movement by Lee Proud (Billy Elliott)

Friday 17 June 7:30pm Are you 18-26?

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DRAMA

DRAMA Poulton Drama presents

September in the Rain

WEDS 22 to SAT 25 JUN

John Godber takes us to Blackpool with Jack and Liz. They spent their honeymoon there - not to mention every other holiday throughout their married life.

They got wet there, they bickered there, saw the sights and enjoyed themselves (well, as much as a Yorkshire man can).

You’ll laugh with them, cry with them, and maybe even give a wry smile when you recognise a little bit of us in them.

No one shows us the humour in ordinary people better than Godber.

Poulton Drama returns to The Grand with an award-winning production of this poignant comedy set in our home town. "simply superb... an excellent piece of theatre..." BLACKPOOL GAZETTE @PoultonDrama

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Tickets ÂŁ13.50

Evenings 7:30pm, Sat Matinee 2pm

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DANCE A ZooNation and Sadler’s Wells co-production

Into the Hoods: Remixed Into the Hoods: Remixed is the newly revamped version of the award-winning production that stormed the West End in 2008. Under the direction of Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, the much-loved show returns to the stage with all the wit and charm of the original, updated for 2015 with new choreography, a remixed soundtrack and fresh designs.

Tickets £15 to £20

Set in the ‘Ruff Endz Estate’, the story follows two lost school children who have been tasked to find an iPhone as white as milk, trainers as pure as gold, a hoodie as red as blood and some weave as yellow as corn. Along the way, they meet DJ Spinderella, aspiring singer Lil Red, vivacious rapper Rap-on-Zel, budding music producer Jaxx and embark upon a storybook adventure into the heart of a pulsating community.

Concessions £3 off

'A classic for all the family.’

THE TIMES

'You don’t get much more feel good than this funk-fueled, fast-paced hip hop fairy-tale.’

EVENING STANDARD 'The cast radiate an infectious joy that makes it hard to stay still in your seat.’

TIME OUT Co-produced with Sadler’s Wells Theatre, co-commissioned by Curve, Leicester, and supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

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TUES 1 to WEDS 2 MAR

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Evenings 7:30pm, Weds Matinee 2:30pm

Matinee £15

Students £3 off Family Ticket £45 (Select 4 Adult Tickets and enter promo code HOODS) Friends of The Grand £5 off opening night Groups 10+ £13 (Eves), £10 (Mat) School 10+ £13 (Eves), £10 (Mat) Are you 18-26?

50 tickets (per performance) available for this show at just £12.50 (T&C apply).Tickets go quick, so call us now! #GTU26

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DANCE

DANCE Studio Wayne McGregor presents

Atomos

Atomising bodies, movement, film, sound and light into miniature shards of intense sensation, Atomos is a work by cutting-­edge contemporary choreographer Wayne McGregor.

Known for his unique, tenacious questioning across the interface of art and science and through the body and mind, McGregor has remained at the forefront of contemporary arts for the past 20 years. Ten incredible dancers perform McGregor’s unique style - sculptural, rigorous, jarring and hauntingly beautiful.

WEDS 11 MAY

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Tickets £13.50 to £19.50 Schools £9.50 Full Time Students £3 off Groups 10+ £4 off, 20+ £5 off

He is accompanied by a team of sensational artists including longtime collaborators lighting designer Lucy Carter and filmmaker Ravi Deepres, along with costumes by the ground- breaking designers of wearable technologies, Studio XO. Neo-classical ambient composers A Winged Victory For The Sullen provide the soaring score. @WayneMcGregor

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Company Wayne McGregor is a Resident Company of Sadler’s Wells and winner of the South Bank Show Award for Dance, The International Theatre Institute’s Award for Excellence in International Dance, The Movimentos Award and the Critics’ Circle Award. Atomos is co-produced by Sadler's Wells, London, UK; Peak Performances @ Montclair State University, New Jersey, USA; Movimentos Festwochen der Autostadt in Wolfsburg, Germany; Festival Montpellier Danse 2014. Atomos is co-commissioned by Fondazione I Teatri, Reggio Emilia, Italy; Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, London, UK. Atomos is supported by The Idlewild Trust

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Imagery by Rick Guest with Olivia Pomp

Join Ballet Theatre UK as we tell the tale of a wooden puppet carved from pine with but only one wish…to become a real boy.

Follow Pinocchio, the cheeky marionette puppet with an unruly nose, on his epic quest as he overcomes obstacles, faces consequences and even ends up in the belly of a whale, yet proves to all that dreams really do come true.

Pinocchio, joined with iconic characters such as Gepetto, The Blue Fairy and Jiminy Cricket, will take you on a heartfelt journey of discovery.

Set to a stunning classical score this original production will delight ballet audiences and families alike and promises to carve a new love for Pinocchio through the magic of classical dance. @BalletTheatreUK

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Tickets £16.50 to £20.50 Concessions £2 off Schools £12.50 Groups 20+ £3 off, 50+£4 off Up to 4 under 18s half price with every full paying adult

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WEDS 18 MAY

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DANCE Sadler’s Wells presents

Breakin' Convention

SAT 21 MAY

Sadler's Wells groundbreaking international festival of hip hop dance theatre and culture, Breakin’ Convention, returns to Blackpool's Grand Theatre.

Tickets £11.50

Hosted and curated by Jonzi D, the festival brings a phenomenal night of dance performances from the very best international and UK poppers, lockers, house dancers, b-boys and b-girls.

Under 26s £8.50

This year’s line-up includes world champion b-boy crew The Ruggeds (Netherlands), experimental b-boys Iron Skulls (Spain), and leading streetdancer Antoinette Gomis (France), alongside a host of local acts.

Groups 10+ £6.50

Spilling off the stage the entertainment continues with workshops, freestyle dance jams, have a go sessions and live graffiti guaranteeing there's something for all the family. @BConvention

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ASK ABOUT OUR FREE BREAKIN' CONVENTION EVENTS OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Concessions £8.50

7:30pm

The Ruggeds

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The Ruggeds

Photos by: Paul Hampartsoumian and Belinda Lawley

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Iron Skulls

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DANCE

Antoinette Gomis

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DANCE Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace present

The Last Tango Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance ’Til Dawn, Strictly Come Dancing superstars Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace have created their most moving production yet as they prepare to dance in their final ever show.

Twenty years of dancing together has seen them become Strictly favourites, World Dance title-holders, create and star in their own West End productions – but now it is finally time for the nation’s best loved Argentine Tango Champions to say goodbye to the stage in a thrilling, new, live performance.

Don’t miss your last chance to see this beautiful couple do what they do best live, in an intimate, passionate and explosive experience – it’s time for The Last Tango.

SUNDAY EXPRESS SMOOTH RADIO ‘A Triumph!’ DAILY TELEGRAPH ‘Star presence and poise danced with exuberant delight.’

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MON 27 JUN to SAT 2 JUL Tickets Evenings £35 to £39.50 Matinees all seats £24.50

Mon 8pm, Tues to Sat 7:30pm, Thurs & Sat Matinees 2pm

HHHH “A triumph!”

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SIMONE in CACACE

DANCE

VINCENT & FLAVIA

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The nation’s favourite Strictly Coming Dancing stars in their ultimate farewell stage show

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Are you Under26?

So what are you waiting for... If you're aged 18 to 26 you have even more opportunities to see our shows at a discounted rate - and these are not hard-to-sell seats up 'in the gods' but some of the best seats in the house. We have amazing offers this season.

The deal... On selected shows look for the Under26s logo. We will offer 50 tickets for just ÂŁ12.50, and like we say they're the best seats available at the time of booking.* Book your Under26 tickets today... Tickets can be purchased in advance. Simply call into the box office or phone and ask for an 'Under26' ticket (Under26 tickets cannot currently be purchased online). Bring your ID when picking up your tickets (proof of age is required for this offer).

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50 tickets (per performance) available for this show at just ÂŁ12.50 (T&C apply).Tickets go quick, so call us now! #GTU26

Please note: *Our standard Under26 ticket deals may not be available for special events, one-off performances or collaborations, but we'll always try to have alternate (concession) discount offers available for you. Subject to availability. On week runs the tickets will be available mid week only (Mon-Fri). You must be aged 18-26 to redeem the offer, ID will be needed. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. Under26s offer can be removed from sale at any time.

CLASSICAL

CLASSICAL

Starring the International Sopranos Maria Tonina and Alyona Kistenyova.* This traditional production is a heady mixture of true love, torture and treachery, with two of the best roles for tenor and soprano, plus a truly blood curdling villain.

Tickets £18 to £35 Friends of The Grand £5 off

A magnificent new set with towering marble pillars, with fabulous costumes, and featuring a boys’ choir with a shepherd boy’s solo, this most popular of operas is sure to delight with its tender, moving arias Vissi d’arte and E Lucevan le Stelle.

'Brilliantly sung.' THE TIMES (Royal Albert Hall) '…the solos are simply stunning.' EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS 'Tosca lived up to all my hopes and expectations.'

IRISH EXAMINER Sung in Italian with English surtitles. *Cast subject to change.

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An explosion of love and treachery.

7:30pm

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Puccini’s Tosca

SUN 7 FEB

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Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly praised chorus and full orchestra

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CLASSICAL The Olivier Award-winning English Touring Opera presents

Iphigénie en Tauride

FRI 13 & SAT 14 MAY

By Christoph Wilibald Gluck

Vampire-like villains and human sacrifice form a bloodthirsty backdrop to what is one of the most refined and perfect of operas, based on a famous story from Greek myth. By a composer who influenced future generations from Mozart to Wagner, this account of the reunion of Iphigénia and her brother in the aftermath of the Trojan War is an eloquent, heart-wrenching masterpiece.

Sung in French with English surtitles.

Don Giovanni

By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Larger than life in many ways, the darkest of comedies and the sexiest of cautionary tales, Don Giovanni is an opera that must be seen, heard, and talked about, over and over again. Is Don Giovanni a hero who defies all authority – or a murderous villain?

Whichever way you are pulled, Mozart’s masterpiece is a musical and dramatic whirlwind, here presented in a new production set in imperial Vienna.

Iphigénie en Tauride

Fri 7:30pm Don Giovanni

Sat 7:30pm

Tickets £17 to £33 Friends of the Grand and English Touring Opera Members £5 off (Stalls and Dress Circle) Student Stampede: £7.50 on the day of the show Book for both operas and save £5 per ticket (Stalls and Dress Circle) Groups 10+ £21 (Stalls & Dress Circle) £19 (Upper Circle)

Sung in English.

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Olivier Award Winners Outstanding Achievement in Opera

Praise for ETO’s 2015 season

“Exquisite.” GUARDIAN

“A dream… ETO is as good as it gets.”

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MUSICALS Blackpool Operatic Players present

The Producers

WEDS 13 to SAT 16 APR

Evenings 7:30pm Thurs & Sat Matinees 2pm

A new Mel Brooks Musical

Based on the much loved Academy Award-winning movie, The Producers is a hilarious musical comedy that has taken Broadway and the West End by storm, and now it's coming to wow audiences in Blackpool.

Impoverished by a string of flops, New York theatrical producer Max Bialystock recruits timid accountant Leo Bloom to help him pull off Broadway’s greatest scam. They aim to produce the worst show ever, that has the worst script, with the worst producer and starring the worst cast, and run away with millions. With a sure-fire recipe for disaster, how can they possibly fail? They soon learn that show business can kick you in the teeth.

This musical features a riotous mix of eccentric characters (including tap dancing grannies and talented pigeons) and show stopping songs, including the all-time classic, Springtime For Hitler as well as I Want To Be A Producer and When You've Got It, Flaunt It. Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks Original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman @BOP1953

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MUSICALS

MUSICALS

Jackie The Musical

TUES 19 to SAT 23 APR

Evenings 7:30pm, Weds & Sat Matinees 2pm

Once there was a time with no mobiles, no online dating and no Facebook, when teenage girls waited with bated breath by the letterbox for their weekly issue of Jackie magazine.

In Jackie The Musical we revisit those heady days, and tell the story of a recent divorcée who seeks advice once more from the pages of her old Jackie annuals.

The quizzes, the fashion tips, the ‘do’s and dont's on first date’ and above all the Cathy and Claire problem pages are all eagerly devoured by our plucky heroine as she revisits the dizzy world of the teen bible. With her ex and a handsome new guy in tow, the valuable lessons she learnt as a girl begin to influence her future and Jackie discovers the one person in control of her life is... her.

Starring Janet Dibley (The Two of Us, EastEnders, Fat Friends), Olivier Award nominee Graham Bickley (Ragtime) and Nicholas Bailey (EastEnders), Jackie The Musical is accompanied by a pulsating sound track of classic 70s hits. Thrill once more to the unmistakable sounds of pop idols Donny Osmond, David Cassidy, Marc Bolan and many more. This fun and feisty night out is a must see.

Tickets Opening Night £16.50 to £26.50 Evenings £19.50 to £31.50 Matinees £15.50 to £23.50 Under 18s £9.50 Friends of The Grand £4 off opening night Groups 20+ £4 off, 50+ £5 off (Stalls, Dress Circle only)

Age guidance 12+ @JackieMusical

www.jackiethemusical.com

Starring Janet Dibley

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MUSICALS /blackpoolgrand Jackie ® © DC Thomson & Co. Ltd. 2016

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Book by Mike James Director Anna Linstrum Choreographer Arlene Phillips Designer Tim Shortall Music Supervisor/Arranger Ben Goddard Sound Bobby Aitken

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MUSICALS Blackpool and Fylde Light Opera Company presents

Grease

WEDS 1 to SAT 4 JUN

Evenings 7:30pm, Thurs & Sat Matinees 2pm

Grease, the original high-school musical.

Packed with explosive energy, non-stop dance routines and spectacular 1950s fashion, this show is guaranteed to have you singing along from start to finish.

Featuring the iconic classics Summer Nights, Greased Lightning and We Go Together – as well as all of the songs from the original film: Hopelessly Devoted to You, Sandy, and You're The One That I Want.

When super-cool Danny and good girl Sandy go back to school after a summer fling, Sandy finds that Danny is a different boy to the one she knew and must decide if he really is the one that she wants.

Join Danny and Sandy, along with the Pink Ladies, T-Birds and the rest of the gang at Rydell High for this electrifying, feel-good show.

Dust off your leather jackets, get your rollers in and take a trip back to the good old school days…

GREASE is the word... @bfloc

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Tickets £18 to £20 Under 18s £14 Seniors £17 Family Ticket £47 (Select 4 Adult tickets and enter promo code GREASE)

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MUSICALS

FAMILY Evolution Productions presents

Mister Maker and The Shapes Live!

Sat 10am, 1:30pm & 4pm Sun 10am & 1:30pm

Come and join your ultimate arts and craft hero Mister Maker, for his first ever live theatre tour!

Tickets Adults £15.50

Packed full of arty adventures there’ll be a big 'make' to take part in, super songs to join in with, a fabulous supporting cast, and not forgetting, The Shapes!

Child £12

Yes, you'll be able to share the fun with Mister Maker's colourful all-dancing friends Circle, Square, Rectangle and Triangle too!

Mister Maker and The Shapes will also be joined by a team of all-singing, all-dancing friends! This talented cast will really make our interactive arty adventure fun for all the family!

This show is tons of arty fun for all the family!

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SAT 12 to SUN 13 MAR

www.mistermakerlive.co.uk

Family Ticket £44 (Select 4 Adult tickets and enter promo code SHAPES)

Gangsta Granny

WEDS 27 APR to SUN 1 MAY

Wed & Fri 10:30am & 7pm, Thur 1:30 & 7pm, Sat 1:30pm & 5pm, Sun 3pm

LIVE ON STAGE!

From the acclaimed producers of HORRIBLE HISTORIES comes the world premiere of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children.

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Tickets Adults £17 Child £13 Family Ticket £48 (Select 4 Adult tickets and enter promo code GANGSTA)

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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!

Schools £8

'I am over the moon that 'Gangsta Granny' is coming to the stage. It's the most popular of all my books and I am sure this production by the brilliant Birmingham Stage Company will delight not just children but their parents and of course grandparents.' DAVID WALLIAMS @_GangstaGranny 39

FAMILY

David Walliams

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FAMILY

www.birminghamstage.com Illustrations © Tony Ross, 2011.

Cover lettering of author’s name © Quentin Blake, 2010

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FAMILY

Peppa Pig’s Surprise

10am, 1pm & 4pm

Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in Birmingham in a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise.

Tickets Premium Seats £22 (First three rows in Stalls)

It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George – they can’t guess what it is, can you?

£16 to £18

Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show. Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers!

‘A rollicking, all singing, dancing interactive adventure.’ DAILY TELEGRAPH ‘A treat for your little one’s eyes and ears.’

DAILY EXPRESS ‘Enjoyably inventive.’ TIME OUT @PeppaPigLive 40

SAT 16 & SUN 17 JUL

www.peppapiglive.com

Under 16s £2 off Family Ticket £56 (Stalls, Dress and Upper Circle) (Select 4 Adult tickets and enter promo code PEPPA)

MARTIN DODD for UK PRODUCTIONS in association with BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE proudly presents

Tickets Adults: Band A: £22.50, £16.50 Band B: £22.50, £16.50 Band C: £16.50 Children: Band A: £22.50, £16.50 Band B: £20.50, £16.50 Band C: £15.50

Concessions

Groups and Schools (20+)

No discounts for Band A or C performances

No discounts for Band A performances

Band B: £2 off top price adult tickets for concessions Friends of the Grand: Band B performances – all seats £15 Matcham Monkey Members: Sat 10th and Sun 11th Dec – all seats £11 Family Ticket (F/SP): £66*

Band B: All tickets £15.50. Pay in full by 31st Oct 2016 and get a £2 per ticket discount Band C: All tickets £12. Pay in full by 31st Oct 2016 and get a £2 per ticket discount Schools: As group prices above, plus 1 free teacher’s place with every 10 tickets purchased.

Select 4 adult tickets then enter promotion code FAMILY4TKT

Seniors Pass Ticket (F/SP): £56* Select 4 senior tickets then enter promotion code SENIOR4TKT Family/Senior tickets vailable for F/SP performances – see schedule.

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*Family/Seniors Pass tickets (1 or 2 adults, remainder under 18 yrs).

Children to be under 18 years, Senior Pass adults must be aged 60+.

Signed/Interpreted Performance The performance on Sat 17th Dec at 2pm will be Audio Described and BSL Sign interpreted.

Please note: All ticket prices include a booking fee.

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7.00(B) 7.00(B) 7.00(B)F/SP 7.00(B) 7.00(B) 7.00(B)

January 2017 Sunday 1st Monday 2nd Tuesday 3rd Wednesday 4th Thursday 5th Friday 6th Saturday 7th Sunday 8th

2.00(B) 2.00(B)F/SP 2.00(B) No performances 2.00(B)F/SP 2.00(B)F/SP 2.00(B)F/SP 1.00(B)F/SP

7.00(B) 7.00(B) 7.00(B)F/SP 7.00(B)F/SP 7.00(B)F/SP 7.00(B)F/SP 5.00(B)

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Evening 7.00(C) 7.00(C) 5.00(C)

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Panto

Matinee

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Dance

December 2016

ENTERTAINMENT Flying Entertainment presents

Let It Be

MON 28 MAR to SAT 2 APR

Evenings 7:30pm, Thurs & Sat Matinees 2:30pm

The International hit show that celebrates the music of The Beatles is coming to Blackpool!

Let It Be showcases the music of the world’s most successful rock ‘n’ roll band, in a spectacular concert charting the band’s meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the height of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces.

The show is packed with over forty of The Beatles’ greatest hits including: Twist and Shout, She Loves You and A Hard Day’s Night, as well as global mega-hits Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and of course, Let It Be. Travel back to the magical sixties when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends! @LetItBeUKTour

www.flyingmusic.com

Tickets Monday Evening and Thursday Matinee £22.50 to £28.50 Tuesday to Thursday Evening and Saturday Matinee £23.50 to £30.50 Friday and Saturday Evening £24.50 to £32.50 Concessions £2 off Friends of The Grand £5 off opening night Groups 20+ £3 off, 50+ £4 off

Are you 18-26?

50 tickets (per performance) available for this show at just £12.50 (T&C apply).Tickets go quick, so call us now! #GTU26

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MUSICALS

MON 8 to THURS 11 FEB

SUN 21 FEB

7pm

Schools Alive Blackpool Music Service and Blackpool Music Education Hub are delighted to offer every Blackpool school the opportunity to perform on what is recognised as one of the most prestigious stages in the country.

During the week of Schools Alive, 2,000 pupils from virtually every Blackpool school will perform a number of songs and dances, play in bands and orchestras' and, enjoy their wonderful introduction to theatre.

Phil McIntyre Entertainments

Ed Byrne: Outside Looking In That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one.

You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap. Has a new show!

Quotes from Edinburgh Festival 2015

‘There is nothing quite like seeing Ed Byrne doing what he does best as he delivers a stand up masterclass.’

DAILY MAIL 'A string of comedy gold moments.’

EDINBURGH GUIDE

‘He remains one of the top acts to see year after year.’

ONE4REVIEW Age Guidance 16+

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8pm

Tickets £21 @MrEdByrne

www.edbyrne.com

Friday 4th March 2016

Simply The Best! Divas X-Factor's Amelia Lily and West End’s Niki Evans along with a cast of 14 star in a brand new concert spectacular featuring the biggest hits, videos and dance routines from the world’s most celebrated divas.

Whittaker and6thDrama SaturdayDance 5th & Sunday March 2016Centre 7pm

World At Your Feet 2pm & 7pm

TICKET PRICES:

DRESS CIRCLE/STALLS: ADULTS £16 • O.A.PS & CHILDREN £11 TICKETS POSTED OUT £1 EXTRA CHARGE

follow us It is thirty-five years since Whittaker’s staged My Fair Lady, this marking the first amateur production following The Grand’s re-opening in 1981.

This production is dedicated to the memory of Cis Boydel For further information contact Whittaker Dance and Drama Centre on 01253 623368

ADELE, BEYONCÉ, MADONNA, KYLIE, WHITNEY, ANNIE LENNOX, CHER and DIANA ROSS

Our 7th World At Your Feet is crammed full with the usual smorgasbord of dance delights – Irish, ballet, jazz, tap and scenes from musicals.

Join these amazing singers as they perform classic tracks such as Like A Virgin, Single Ladies, Spinning Around, Chain Reaction and many more in this ultimate concert experience.

Enquire now for dance classes for children (from 2 years) and adults (up to 85). Private group dances classes (LAMDA exam).

Places available in children’s choir.

Tickets £26.50 to £30.50, Concessions £2 off, Groups 20+ £3 off, @FM_Ent www.flyingmusic.com

Tickets £12 to £16, Concessions £11, Under 18s £11 whittakers-blackpool.businesscatalyst.com

Are you 18-26?

50 tickets (per performance) available for this show at just £12.50 (T&C apply).Tickets go quick, so call us now! #GTU26

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Flying Entertainment presents

ENTERTAINMENT

Evenings 7pm, Sat & Sun Matinees 2pm

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FRI 4 to SUN 6 MAR

7:30pm

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SUN 28 FEB

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TUES 8 MAR

1pm & 6pm

The Dream

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream re-imagined by local schools Join young people from 9 schools around Blackpool as they come together to tell Shakespeare’s wonderful story of magic, mischief and love.

The Dream is a fantastic celebration of the achievements of children and young people involved in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Learning and Performance Network, a long term programme where schools work with artists and practitioners from the RSC and The Grand.

Schools taking part: Montgomery High School, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School, St Mary’s Catholic Academy, Park Community Academy, Marton Primary Academy and Nursery, Anchorsholme Academy, Thames Primary Academy, St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, Mereside Primary School.

SUN 20 MAR

Paul Swift & Carl Schofield present

Another Sunday Night at The Grand Join Irish favourite Jimmy Cricket, comedy legend Johnnie Casson and friends for another evening of unforgettable entertainment in conjunction with the Lyndene Hotel, Blackpool. 'and there's more'....You'll be taken through a journey of laughter with some of the North West's funniest comedians, be swept of your feet by some astonishing vocalists and be entertained by an array of show stopping dancers!

Jimmy Cricket returns to Blackpool's Grand Theatre to headline a fantastic evening of 'variety entertainment' in aid of 'The Not Forgotten Association' a charity set up to support injured service men and women of all ages. He is joined by the Fylde coast's own funny man Carl Schofield who himself served in the Falklands War.

Photo by Ellie Kurttz.

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Tickets £6.50 @RSC_education

www.rsc.org.uk

7:30pm

Tickets £14 to £22, Concessions £1.50 off @LyndeneHotel www.lyndenehotel.com

Music Hall Tavern

Whitney – Queen of the Night

RETURNS FOLLOWING A SELL-OUT PERFORMANCE!

A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award-winning production features a stellar line-up with rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton delivering a powerhouse and breathtaking performance as Whitney together with a LIVE band.

The most successful show in the Canary Islands for the last 20 years has come to the UK. One million people have seen this amazing show in the past and you must not miss the opportunity to see this stunning night of music, laughter and razzamatazz starring Paul Carroll and his Co-stars who were most recently famed by winning the JET2 Party Plane from Blackpool!

Starring Paul Carroll as Mrs T, Paul Burnham as Guapatini, Grant Koper as Miss Frankie and featuring the Showcase International Dancers.

The funniest night of your holiday becomes the funniest night in your town.

Tickets £21.50 to £26.50, Concessions £2 off @musichalltavern www.musichalltavern.com

Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits that include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, My Love is Your Love, So Emotional Baby, Run to You, Saving All My Love, I will Always Love You, and many more, this show beautifully remembers the most highly awarded female artiste in the world ever!

Whitney’s one true legacy was her music which touched most of us at some time in our lives. Share her life and get ready for the greatest love of all in Queen of the Night!

Tickets £20 to £24, Concessions £3 off @WhitneyTour

Are you 18-26?

www.queenofthenight.co

50 tickets (per performance) available for this show at just £12.50 (T&C apply).Tickets go quick, so call us now! #GTU26

ENTERTAINMENT

7:30pm

/blackpoolgrand

SUN 3 APR

@Grand_Theatre

7:30pm

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SUN 27 MAR

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SUN 10 APR

2:30pm & 6pm

HD Live present

SUN 17 APR

7:30pm

Mission ImPUDSEYble

Johnny Cash Roadshow

From K9 Intelligence Agents, Ashleigh and Pudsey must defeat their arch nemesis Dr Feline and his acrobatic cat burglars as they battle for world domination. With a fantastic array of gadgets, cars, jet packs and gismos, help Ashleigh and Pudsey by finding clues, breaking codes, and solving puzzles.

'A voice better than the original.’ JOHN WHEATCROFT, YORK MIX

Starring BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT WINNERS ASHLEIGH AND PUDSEY Britain’s newest secret agent is off the leash….and ready for action! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join Ashleigh and Pudsey, everyone’s favourite Britain’s Got Talent champions, for a brand new interactive spy adventure suitable for the whole family.

The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family! Welcome back the Johnny Cash Roadshow featuring respected singer/songwriter Clive John. An even bigger show than ever before, introducing the Carter Sisters and brass section the JC Horns accompanied by emotive screen visuals. This is simply the best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world.

‘Extraordinary concert.’ DAILY RECORD AND SUNDAY MAIL ‘What an amazing show, you could have sworn that Johnny Cash was there with you.’

THE IRONWORKS, INVERNESS

Prepare to meet hilarious characters along the way as our heroes will Riverdance in Ireland, do battle with Russia’s Meerkat division and defeat Dr Feline’s guardian of his tomb – the spectacular sand serpent! Finally Pudsey must complete a deadly assault course, full of crafty traps, in order to save the world and finally complete their mission.

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Tickets £20, Under 18s £17, Family Ticket £62 (Select 4 Adult tickets and enter promo code MISSION) @pudseyble

Tickets £21.50, Concessions £19.50, Child £10.75 @jcashroadshow www.johnnycashroadshow.com

Are you 18-26?

50 tickets (per performance) available for this show at just £12.50 (T&C apply).Tickets go quick, so call us now! #GTU26

Derek Block presents

Legends of Irish music and song The Fureys return for a great night of music, songs and stories.

Hear all their hit songs I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, The Green Fields of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café, From Clare to Here, Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway, Leaving Nancy and Steal Away.

The band was formed in 1978 and have been entertaining audiences worldwide since.

The oldest of the brothers, Eddie Furey left home in 1966 and travelled to Scotland at the time of the great folk revival where he met and shared accommodation in Edinburgh with then unknown folk singers Billy Connolly, Gerry Rafferty and Alex Campbell.

That'll Be The Day 30th Anniversary Special Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary That’ll Be The Day returns with its brand new 30th Anniversary special!

The nations favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s, plus side-splitting comedy!

Early booking is advised as this ever-popular show attracts a big audience of music lovers ready to party!

‘This show just gets better and better.’ THE TELEGRAPH

Their emotive songs stir many emotions... tears and laughter, sadness and joy.

Tickets £22.50, Concessions £2 off @TheFureys

www.thefureys.com

Are you 18-26?

50 tickets (per performance) available for this show at just £12.50 (T&C apply).Tickets go quick, so call us now! #GTU26

Are you 18-26?

Tickets £24.50, Concessions £2 off @TBTDUK www.thatllbetheday.com

ENTERTAINMENT /blackpoolgrand

The Fureys

7:30pm

50 tickets (per performance) available for this show at just £12.50 (T&C apply).Tickets go quick, so call us now! #GTU26

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MON 2 MAY

7:30pm

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SUN 24 APR

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TUES 3 MAY

7:30pm

Derek Block presents

SUN 8 MAY

Flying Entertainment presents

The Chicago Blues Brothers

The Solid Silver 60s Show

The legendary Chicago Blues Brothers are back on their brand new Jailbreak Tour!

Over 30 years, the Solid Silver 60s Show has entertained the nation and celebrated history’s most successful decade of music.

Celebrating over 30 years of the Blues Brothers phenomenon, this nonstop revue is packed with over two hours of the very best Blues, Motown and Soul music from both of The Blues Brothers' movies including Everybody Needs Somebody, Soul Man, Respect and Shake a Tail Feather plus plenty of laughs too!

2016 is no different with the unforgettable talents of Peter Noone, Dave Berry and very special guest from USA, Brian Hyland as well as Solid Silver 60s favourites New Amen Corner and special guests The Merseybeats.

With an elaborate new stage production including a nine-piece live band, the show also features classics from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Reading and many more!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of rip roaring entertainment... and don’t forget your pork pie hats and sunglasses!!

Are you 18-26?

Tickets £23.50, Concessions £2 off @ChicagoBluesBro www.thebluesbrothers.co.uk 50

8pm

50 tickets (per performance) available for this show at just £12.50 (T&C apply).Tickets go quick, so call us now! #GTU26

Tickets £26 to £30 @FM_Ent www.flyingmusic.com

Featuring the Eastcoast Boys celebrating the music of FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS

50th Anniversary Tour

Brand new show for 2016! Direct from it’s success in London’s West End, a SOLD OUT UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!

Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.

‘Fantastic.’ ELAINE PAIGE, BBC RADIO 2.

‘Authentic and Exciting.’ THE STAGE

Are you 18-26?

50 tickets (per performance) available for this show at just £12.50 (T&C apply).Tickets go quick, so call us now! #GTU26

Oh what a night awaits for all music fans. . . During the 60s and 70s No1 hits Sherry, December, 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry saw the Four Seasons and lead singer Frankie Valli propelled to super stardom. Selling an incredible 100 million records worldwide, there’s a Four Seasons song that shares a special place in everyone’s heart.

Big Girls Don’t Cry authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest. It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsettos, and features solo hits that range from the exuberant – the rock'n’roll nostalgia of Grease, to the spine-tingling – show-stealers such as My Eyes Adored You. Drawing from a repertoire that includes Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’, Who Loves You and I’ve Got You Under My Skin you’re never more than a song away from another classic hit. Big Girls Don’t Cry – the critically-acclaimed spectacular that is taking the UK by storm.

Tickets £24, Concessions £2 off, Groups 10+ £2.50 off @BigGirlsDC www.entertainers.co.uk

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Big Girls Don't Cry

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

@TheSandGstory www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com

7:30pm

easytheatres.com presents

Maple Tree Entertainment Ltd present

Tickets £21.50, Concessions £2 off, Under 18s £10.75

FRI 27 MAY

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7:30pm

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MON 9 MAY

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7:30pm

easytheatres.com presents

Islands In The Stream The Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers Story

Celebrating the queen and king of country, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.

Stacked with country music’s greatest hits: Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the County, Love is Like a Butterfly and Lady – enjoy the awesome vocals and gentle humour of Dolly and Kenny’s legendary live shows.

Bring-the-house-down performances, a superb score and supreme musicianship tell the story of the simple Smokey Mountains farm girl’s rise to country music’s biggest superstar.

SUN 29 MAY

7:30pm

Flying Entertainment presents

Dancing in the Streets Join the original and the best celebration of Motown’s greatest hits with the spectacular, critically acclaimed Dancing in the Streets.

The talented cast and band will bring to life the infectious, melodic, foot-tapping songs with a touch of soul and style guaranteed to have you singing along and dancing in the aisles.

Expect your favourite songs made famous by The Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas and many more.

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door. . . and sail away to another world. . . with the all-new thigh-slapping stage show blockbuster of 2016.

‘Sounds just like the real thing.' CROSS COUNTRY MAGAZINE

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Tickets £22, Concessions £2 off, Groups 10+ £2.50 off www.entertainers.co.uk

Are you 18-26?

Tickets £22, Concessions £2 off, Groups 10+ £2.50 off @FM_Ent www.flyingmusic.com

50 tickets (per performance) available for this show at just £12.50 (T&C apply).Tickets go quick, so call us now! #GTU26

Mon 7:30pm Crazy for You

Thurs & Fri 7:30pm

Mad About The Musicals

Blackpool & the Fylde College - School of Creative Arts and Digital Industries BA(Hons) Musical Theatre Degree present

Taking you on a whistle stop tour from the heart of London’s theatreland to the glitz of Broadway, Mad About The Musicals is back once again, celebrating the very best songs from the shows we all know and love!

Book by Ken Ludwig, Lyrics by Ira Gershwin, Music by George Gershwin.

10th Anniversary starring Gareth Gates and Michael Courtney

With a host of your favourite numbers from the pen of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kander & Ebb, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Boublil & Schonberg and many more, the talented cast of Mad About The Musicals will evoke the true spirit of the stage, with brilliant vocals and West End musicians to bring you the very best show in town!

From the poignant All I Ask Of You to the dramatic One Day More, you can sit back and enjoy two hours of unforgettable London and New York favourites, brought to you by a cast direct from the West End, including Gareth Gates and Michael Courtney 'A Pure Slice Of Entertainment’!

Crazy For You

Bobby Child, the rich son of a banking family, is sent to foreclose a mortgage on a theatre. But Bobby hasn't counted on falling in love with Polly, the daughter of the theatre’s owner.

Level 3 90 Credit & Extended Diploma Performing Arts students presents

Treasure Island

Book by Robert Louis Stevenson, Adaptation by Stuart Paterson.

When young Jim Hawkins is left a treasure map by the dying buccaneer Billy Bones, he sets sail on the Hispaniola in search of the island. Among the crew, the one-legged Long John Silver becomes his greatest friend.

Are you 18-26?

Tickets £24, Concessions £2 off @mcpfirst www.michaelcourtney.co.uk

50 tickets (per performance) available for this show at just £12.50 (T&C apply).Tickets go quick, so call us now! #GTU26

Tickets £11.50, Concessions £9 @b_and_fc www.blackpool.ac.uk

ENTERTAINMENT

MON 6 to FRI 10 JUN

/blackpoolgrand

7:30pm

@Grand_Theatre

SUN 5 JUN

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Treasure Island

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SAT 11 JUN

7:30pm

The Lancashire Hotpots Now’t Like The 80s Tour

Do you remember the 80's? A decade of Rubik's Cubes, shoulder pads and Walkmans. The Lancashire Hotpots do and they're back to bring you a show full of music and comedy that's as daft as a Sinclair C5!

Expect all your usual favourites including Chippy Tea and I Fear Ikea as well as some 1980's styled musical fun. From Glastonbury festival to writing jingles for Holland's Pies The Lancashire Hotpots have been entertaining the nation since 2007 with comedy songs about chippy teas, shopmobility scooters as well as how to smuggle your own sweets into the cinema.

With congas, puppets and unscripted hilarity on the menu at each and every Hotpots gig, join Bernard, Bob, Kenny, Billy and Dickie for a rambunctious night of good time, singalonga fun.

‘Masters of Parody.’

THE GUARDIAN

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Tickets £16 @thehotpots

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The Illegal Eagles The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute continue to amaze crowds everywhere with their extremely tight harmonies and acute attention to detail.

With over 15 years international touring experience, The Illegal Eagles' uncanny ability to capture the emotion of Don Henley’s vocals and the band’s definitive sound, have won mass audience acclaim both in the UK and abroad.

This latest production features all the classics Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Life in the Fast Lane, Take it to the Limit, and a whole lot more!

‘The band were flawless in their delivery both musically and vocally.’

THE EXPRESS

Are you 18-26?

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7:30pm

Are you 18-26?

Tickets £24.50, Concessions £2 off @IllegalEagles1 www.illegaleagles.com

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Au Revoir Review returns to The Grand for three magical evenings of entertainment celebrating the achievements of children from across Blackpool in their last year of primary school.

The youngsters will be showcasing their many talents and abilities as they bid a fond farewell to the schools that have given them their foundations for life.

Sit back and enjoy as they share their memories and special moments in a dazzling display of music, dance and visual presentations.

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Magic of Motown

The REACH OUT® 10th Anniversary Tour

It's 10th birthday party celebrates the 50th anniversary of chart-topper Reach Out I’ll Be There.

The legend of the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more continues.

Over 36 classics are revived amid a flurry of glittering costumes, dazzling dance moves and superb musicianship.

‘A spellbinding performance from start to finish.’

DAILY RECORD, SCOTLAND

Tickets £7.50

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ENTERTAINMENT

7:30pm

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7pm

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The Grand Theatre is delighted to announce a new programme of events taking place in our improved studio space, including children’s shows, comedy and drama, thanks to the generous support of LeftCoast.

Damion brings you comedians from all the major TV panel shows and roadshows, plus the best of the rest. Previously he’s booked Jason Manford, John Bishop and Sarah Millican before they hit the big time.

So come and see more brilliant comedians!

Inspired by the true story of a young offender from Glasgow who had committed a violent crime, a hardhitting play about getting bullied, fighting back, trying to make a name for yourself, turning vicious, doing something stupid, losing everything, then finding your way again.

Level 3 Extended Diploma Performing Arts and Art & Design Students will be presenting their debut performance; Elements in TheSTUDIO at The Grand.

It’s going to be an exciting and inspiring mix of Performance and Visual Art that promises to be both entertaining and thought provoking.

TUES 8 MAR Tickets £6 Time 7pm

by Davey Anderson

Tom Thumb

Blackpool Grand Theatre's Young Company came together for the first time in October 2015 and have, since then, been working as an ensemble.

English/Australian puppetry company DNA Puppetry & visual theatre present England’s oldest tale of a tiny hero in changing times Tom Thumb. Celebrating nature, with sensory play and participation, children are encouraged to explore their local natural environments, with music to sing along to and stepping-stones to follow Tom Thumb’s adventure after the show. ‘When it comes to making children’s theatre, it’s clear DNA Puppetry and Visual Theatre are part of the upper crust’

FRI 19 & SAT 20 FEB Tickets £6, 4 Tickets £20 Time Fri 7pm. Sat 2pm & 7pm

SUN 14 FEB Time 12pm & 3pm Tickets £6, 4 tickets £20

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Blackout

DNA Puppetry Presents

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NT Connections 500

Laugh Out Loud Elements Comedy Club

FRI 5 FEB, 8 MAR, 1 APR, 6 MAY, 3 JUN. Tickets £15 Time 8pm

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Lytham Sixth Form College presents

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Damion Larkin presents

I have not been to an Audio Described show since I was a child and it has been great to watch a show without a friend or a family member having to explain what is going on. After this experience I now feel confident to take my niece to a show by myself because you have been so helpful.

Audience member

DISABLED If you are disabled and cannot attend the theatre without a companion we will offer a guest ticket for your companion to sit with you.

TOUCH TOURS Before an Audio Described performance, we are sometimes able to offer Touch Tours to help you immerse yourself in the show (subject to visiting company approval) enabling you to explore the stage and get a feel of the set. Please ask about availability when booking your ticket for an Audio Described performance.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS As part of recent development work we have installed a lift to take wheelchairs from the foyer to the stalls. This was generously funded by SITA Trust.

Please advise Box Office when booking your ticket that you require a wheelchair space. Lift access is no longer available to the dress circle.

Our Audio Described performances give you a live commentary about the action happening on stage through a pair of headphones. Like a narrator telling a story, a trained describer will tell you about the things you might not be able to see, describing body language, expressions and movements, so that you can keep up with the action. There is a live introduction, which will tell you about the characters, their costumes and the appearance of the set 15 minutes before the start of the show.

Dial M for Murder Fri 19 Feb 7:30pm Flare Path Fri 26 Feb 7:30pm Of Mice and Men Fri 26 Mar 7:30pm Midsummer Night’s Dream Fri 8 Apr 7:15pm Lottys War Fri 17 Jun 7:30pm Aladdin Sat 17 Dec 2pm

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I would just like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped make Hairspray a positive experience for me and my friend who are both visually impaired. You were great from booking the tickets and explaining the seating and Audio Description. Taking care of the little things that people with visual impairments would worry about when going to a show e.g. finding your seat, getting a drink, finding the toilets etc.

ASSISTANCE DOGS Recognised Assistance Dogs are welcome. A “Recognised Assistance Dog” is one which has been specifically trained to assist a disabled person and that has been qualified by one of the charitable organisations registered as members of Assistance Dogs UK. Assistance Dogs trained by members of Assistance Dogs UK will have formal identification and have been endorsed by the Department of Health, on the basis that the dog’s high standards of training, behaviour, health and welfare are such that it should be permitted to accompany its client, owner, or partner, at all times and in all places.

AUDIO DESCRIPTION If you are blind or partially sighted, we don’t want you to miss out on anything that happens in the show.

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ACCESSIBILITY

BSL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES Our BSL Interpreted performances feature an on-stage interpreter who converts the words into British Sign Language. BSL has a unique structure and syntax and the interpreter will spend several weeks learning a script before performing their translation.

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GRAND

Our aim is to make your visit as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.

Do advise the box office when booking your seats of any individual requirements you may have - we’re here to help. The correct seating position is essential so please book through our box office on 01253 290190, and they will guide you through the process.

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FRIENDS

John Buck Friends of The Grand Chairman

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The Friends of The Grand is a passionate group of theatre-lovers who, over the years, have raised millions of pounds and volunteered thousands of hours to help the theatre operate and improve.

If you become a Friend of The Grand you’ll benefit from offers, discounts and advance booking that will make your theatre-going experience both more enjoyable and affordable. Our Friends even host regular coffee mornings with a guest speaker – the perfect opportunity to meet other members.

SPECIAL EVENT FULL ADULT MEMBERSHIP Available to anyone over 18 and under 60

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£20 £10

Friends Funny Girls Summer Show

COFFEE MORNINGS

THURS 21 JAN, 18 FEB, 17 MAR, 21 APR, 19 MAY, 16 JUN TICKETS £4 TIME 10:30am

THURS 16 JUN Book early, our Christmas event Sold Out! Tickets £9.50 Time 7pm Whether you’d like to make new friends, help the theatre, or snap up the discounts – you can become a Friend of The Grand by calling 01253 743343 or visiting blackpoolgrand.co.uk

Box Office 01253 743343

By Phone

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Group Sales 01253 743232

Most shows are available online.

Simply visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk what's on page. To book click 'Book' and follow the step-by-step instructions.

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Box Office

Our main ticket office is located at: The Grand Theatre, 33 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 1HT

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There are three easy ways to book tickets for a performance at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool.

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of Sale

2. The Management reserves the right: to make alterations to the advertised cast and programme; not to admit latecomers until the interval; to refuse admission; to refuse admittance to unaccompanied minors.

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3. Tickets are purchased for personal use only and are not purchased as any form Images by Sean Conboy (seanconboy.co.uk)

4. Use of photographic, sound recording and mobile communications equipment is forbidden and you will be asked to leave the premises.

No refund will be offered.

5. Discounted Seats: Patrons must state discounts they are entitled to at the time of booking, as they cannot be applied retrospectively and are subject to availability.

Discounts only apply to selected shows where discounts are shown: Babies/children under 2 are welcome free if they share a seat with you (a ticket is still required for them), Family Tick­ets (Min 1 adults).

Concessions: full-time students, under18s, Grand Friends, disabled, jobseekers and the over 60s.

Only one concession applies per ticket. Photo and DOB ID

6. The ticket holder is entitled to a seat of the value corresponding to that shown on the ticket and the Theatre reserves the right to provide alternative seating to those specified on the ticket. Where seating of a lesser value only is available, the ticket holder will be compensated to a maximum of the difference in value between the cost of the seats. The ticket holder may be re-seated in higher priced seating at no additional cost at the discretion of the Theatre Management. In the event of a cancellation of a performance or event, the Theatre shall have no

further liability other than the face value of the ticket.

7. Productions do not always feature live music and may contain loud noises, smoke or strobe lighting.

8. Data Protection: When processing your booking the box office will ask your name, address, email address and telephone number. 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.

9. All information correct at time of going to print.

10. ShowSeats.co.uk is operated by The Grand Theatre Blackpool.

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is required when requesting.

Occasionally the producer of a show with the agreement of the Theatre will offer discounts and special offers through mailings, e-flyers, e-newsletters and texting services. These offers and discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount and have no cash value. The Theatre will not offer refunds retrospectively.

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CONDITIONS

of business or commercial activity. Tickets may not be resold or offered for resale by anyone at a premium or otherwise. Resale or attempted resale is grounds for cancellation without refund or notice.

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1. Booking fees: In line with legislation our £2 per ticket booking fee is now INCLUDED in all stated prices. The exchange of tickets to a different performance of the same show is subject to a charge of £2 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 £2 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.

Tickets £10 Concessions £8 Friends of The Grand £8 Under 18s £8 Tours do include climbing stairs.

The Stars of The Grand Theatre 1894 to 1981 Behind The Scenes Frank Matcham: Architect 1854 - 1920 Talks £25 minimum (£1.00 per person if more than 25 people.)

Talks last approx 45mins to 1hr

PHOTOGRAPHIC Sessions Join us for our Photographic Sessions led by internationally renowned photographer, Sean Conboy (seanconboy.com).

This unique Masterclass will provide you with the skills needed to photograph beautiful structures and interiors.

Sean has photographed The Grand officially for many years and his work is regularly used in all our media as well as many international magazines.

Tickets £40 Please call us for dates

TOURS, TALKS & PHOTOGRAPHIC

TOURS & TALKS

GRAND

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Tues 26 Jan, 11am Sat 13 Feb, 11am Thurs 10 Mar, 11am Fri 15 Apr, 11am Wed 4 May, 11am Fri 3 Jun, 11am Mon 11 Jul, 11am

The History of The Grand Theatre

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Heritage Tours

Theatre TALKS Book one of our theatre talks for your group.

There are four to choose from.

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Theatre TOURS Stand on the raked stage and observe the cantilevered tiers of circles, boxes and pit.

Discover the secrets of the great stage. Learn about flamboyant architect Frank Matcham and explore the warren of staircases that lead to the stars’ dressing rooms and beyond.

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Jan/Feb Date Fri 1 Sat 2 Sun 3 Fri 8 Sat 9 Sun 10 Sat 16

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Mar Times 2pm & 7pm 2pm & 7pm 1pm & 5pm 7:30pm 2:30pm & 7:30pm 2:30pm & 5:30pm 7:30pm

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Thurs 4 Fri 5

Miss Nightingale Miss Nightingale LOL Comedy Club Sat 6 Miss Nightingale Sun 7 Tosca Mon 8 Schools Alive Tues 9 Schools Alive Weds 10 Schools Alive Thurs 11 Schools Alive

7:30pm 7:30pm 8pm 2pm & 7:30pm 7:30pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm

Sun 14 Tom Thumb Tue 16 Dial M For Murder Weds 17 Dial M For Murder

Apr

Date Tue 1 Wed 2 Fri 4

Times 7:30pm 2:30pm & 7:30pm 7pm 8pm 2pm & 7pm 2pm & 7pm 1pm & 6pm 7pm 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4pm 10:30am, 1:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 2pm & 7:30pm 7:30pm 2pm & 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm

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Date Fri 1 Sat 2 Sun 3 Tues 5 Weds 6 Thurs 7 Fri 8

4 4 56 4 29 44 44 44 44

Performance Into The Hoods Into The Hoods World At Your Feet LOL Comedy Club Sat 5 World At Your Feet Sun 6 World At Your Feet Tue 8 The Dream Elements Sat 12 Mister Maker Sun 13 Mister Maker Tue 15 Heartbeat Weds 16 Heartbeat Thurs 17 Heartbeat Fri 18 Heartbeat Sat 19 Heartbeat Sun 20 Another Sunday Night At Tues 22 Of Mice And Men

Performance Let It Be Let It Be Whitney: Queen Of The Night A Midsummer Night's Dream A Midsummer Night's Dream A Midsummer Night's Dream A Midsummer Night's Dream LOL Comedy Club Sat 9 A Midsummer Night's Dream Sun 10 Mission ImPUDSEYble Weds 13 The Producers Thurs 14 The Producers Fri 15 The Producers Sat 16 The Producers Sun 17 The Johnny Cash Roadshow Tues 19 Jackie: The Musical Weds 20 Jackie: The Musical

Times 7:30pm 2:30pm & 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:15pm 7:15pm 1:15pm & 7:15pm 7:15pm 8pm 1:15pm & 7:15pm 2:30pm & 6pm 7:30pm 2pm & 7:30pm 7:30pm 2pm & 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 2pm & 7:30pm

Pg 42 42 47 14 14 14 14 56 14 48 32 32 32 32 48 34 34

12pm & 3pm 7:30pm 2:30pm & 7:30pm

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Weds 23 Of Mice And Men Thurs 24 Of Mice And Men Fri 25 Of Mice And Men

7:30pm 2pm & 7:30pm 7:30pm

12 12 12

Thurs 21 Jackie: The Musical Fri 22 Jackie: The Musical Sat 23 Jackie: The Musical

7:30pm 7:30pm 2pm & 7:30pm

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Thurs 18 Dial M For Murder

7:30pm

6

Sat 26

Of Mice And Men

2pm & 7:30pm

12

Sun 24

7:30pm

49

Fri 19

Dial M For Murder

7:30pm

6

Sun 27

Music Hall Tavern

7:30pm

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Weds 27 Gangsta Granny

10:30am & 7pm

39

Blackout

7pm

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Mon 28

Let It Be

7:30pm

42

Thurs 28 Gangsta Granny

1:30pm & 7pm

39

Dial M For Murder

2:30pm & 7:30pm

6

Tues 29 Let It Be

7:30pm

42

Fri 29

Gangsta Granny

10:30am & 7pm

39

Blackout

2pm & 7pm

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Weds 30 Let It Be

7:30pm

42

Sat 30

Gangsta Granny

1:30pm & 5pm

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Sun 21

Ed Byrne

8pm

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Thurs 31 Let It Be

2:30pm & 7:30pm

42

Tues 23

Sat 20

Performance Snow White Snow White Snow White Giselle The Snow Maiden The Nutcracker Vampires Rock

Flare Path

7:30pm

8

Weds 24 Flare Path

7:30pm

8

Thurs 25 Flare Path

2pm & 7:30pm

8

Fri 26

Flare Path

7:30pm

8

Sat 27

Flare Path

2pm & 7:30pm

8

Sun 28

Simply The Best Divas

7:30pm

45

The Fureys

DIARY Sat 20

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2:30pm & 7:30pm

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Date Weds 1 Thurs 2 Fri 3

July Times 7:30pm 2pm & 7:30pm 7:30pm 8pm 2pm & 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 2pm & 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm

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Sat 18 Lotty's War Sun 19 Illegal Eagles Weds 22 September In The Rain

2pm & 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm

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Thurs 23 September In The Rain

7:30pm

18

Fri 24

September In The Rain

7:30pm

18

September In The Rain

2pm & 7:30pm

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Sat 4 Sun 5 Mon 6 Thurs 9 Fri 10 Sat 11 Mon 13 Tues 14 Weds 15 Thurs 16 Fri 17

Performance Grease Grease Grease LOL Comedy Club Grease Mad About The Musicals Treasure Island Crazy For You Crazy For You Lancashire Hotpots Lotty's War Lotty's War Lotty's War Lotty's War Lotty's War

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Sun 21 Ed Byrne Tues 23 Flare Path Weds 24 Flare Path

8pm 7:30pm 7:30pm

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Thurs 25 Flare Path

2pm & 7:30pm

8

Sat 25

Fri 26

Flare Path

7:30pm

8

Mon 27 The Last Tango

8pm

26

Sat 27

Flare Path

2pm & 7:30pm

8

Tues 28 The Last Tango

7:30pm

26

Sun 28

Simply The Best Divas

7:30pm

45

Wes 29

The Last Tango

7:30pm

26

Thurs 30 The Last Tango

7:30pm

26

2pm & 7:30pm

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Date Fri 1 Sat 2 Mon 4 Tues 5 Weds 6 Sat 16 Sun 17

Performance The Last Tango The Last Tango Au Revoir Review Au Revoir Review Au Revoir Review Peppa Pig Peppa Pig

Times 7:30pm 2pm & 7:30pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 10am, 1pm, 4pm 10am, 1pm, 4pm

Pg 26 26 55 55 55 40 40

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June Times 3pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8pm 8pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm

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Performance Gangsta Granny That'll Be The Day Chicago Blues Brothers LOL Comedy Club Solid Silver 60s Simon and Garfunkel ATOMOS Iphigenie en Tauride Don Giovanni Pinocchio Breakin Convention Big Girls Don't Cry Islands In The Stream Dancing In The Street Blackout Dial M For Murder Blackout

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