Season Brochure | Aug - Dec 2010

April to August ’10 Ticketline

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August

Booking Information Dates Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 August Times Tuesday 8.00pm, Wednesday to Saturday 7.30pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday Matinees 2.00pm Tickets Tuesday to Saturday Evenings £29.50, £27.50, £25.50, £18.50 Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday Matinees £27.50, £25.50, £23.50, £16.50 Conc. £2 off (excl. Gallery) FOG £4 off Wed Mat (Dress Circle & Stalls Only)

From the producers of such massive touring hits as South Pacific, 42nd Street, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and many more comes a brand new revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical Oklahoma!

Famously, the show opens with Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ and contains a wonderful score of songs such as The Surrey with The Fringe on Top, People Will Say We’re in Love, and the final rousing chorus of Oklahoma!

The show stars one of Britain’s leading ladies Marti Webb (Blood Brothers, Evita, Cats, Thoroughly Modern Millie), and Mark Evans, (Spamalot, Wicked, Rocky Horror Show, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) and Gemma Sutton.

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The Rocky Horror Show Oct 18 to 23 Tickets from £17.50

Blood Brothers Nov 1 to 6 Tickets from £10.50

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Welcome

“Welcome to the Grand’s show line-up for 2010 and beyond.

You may not be aware that the Theatre is in fact a charity, operating for the benefit of the community and we do rely on you coming to the theatre.

Please come along and don’t forget there are also opportunities for you to meet the stars of our shows on most opening nights in Matcham’s Bar! We are also programming more children’s and young people’s shows for pure entertainment and educational purposes. They are the patrons of the future and we are encouraging them to experience and enjoy live theatre at an early age”. Thank you for your continued support.

Neil Thomson - Chief Executive and General Manager Official sponsors

Just some of the events Friends enjoy

Meet a Celeb !

Meet the Cast You could meet the cast after the opening night of: Oklahoma!

Bedroom Farce Joseph These events are free to Friends members only. Due to popularity a ticket must be obtained in advance.

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Supporters

Thurs 19 August Arthur Casson Thurs 16 September Graeme Neale

If you would like to become a Friend of The Grand you can do it in three ways:

Thurs 21 October Mark Raffles

Online: Visit friendsofthegrand.co.uk and download a membership form, complete, and post with your payment.

Call In: To the Theatre’s Box Office or at the Houndshill Information Desk.

Telephone: Call 01253 290190 and speak with one of the Box Office staff who will go through the process with you. Please have your Credit/Debit Card to hand.

Entrance £3.00 Time 10.30am Due to popularity a ticket must be obtained in advance from the Box Office.

Social Networking

Keep up with the latest news and gossip on the Grand Theatre Blackpool social networks!

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Friends support the theatre in many different ways. Raising funds from subscriptions and social events, they finance projects within the Grand, primarily aimed at enhancing the comfort of patrons.

Over 35 years the Friends have contributed over £750k towards projects.

Friends’ membership benefits include: Generous concessions to many attractions - Informative newsletters - ‘Meet the Cast’ nights - Opportunities to book the best seats at the beginning of each new brochure release. Find out more by visiting the website friendsofthegrand.co.uk.

Come and join us at one of our very popular Friends Coffee Mornings.

Other funders

Friends Of The Grand

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August

August

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Dates Tuesday 17 and Thursday 26 August

Dates Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 August

Times Tuesday and Thursday 7.30pm

Times Wednesday and Thursday at 8.00pm

Tickets All seats £17.50

Tickets One Night Ticket £17.50 Two Night Ticket £25.00

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You can find a great selection of pictures at blackpoolgrand.co.uk Running time: 2hr 35min

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Shakin’ All Over This feel-good show brings a fast-moving rollercoaster evening full of pure undiluted music and fun.

With a cast of top quality performers and live band, stunning costumes, award-winning lighting and comedy sketches, you’ll be dancing and laughing your way through a nostalgic night and will experience the party of a lifetime!

From the rockin’ 50s through the swingin’ 60s and all the way to the flamboyant 70s - this is an evening that will leave you with great memories of good times!

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT Goonies Never Say Die The Medicine, Scare Face Sound of Superstring Karima Francis, Troubadour, Laura Catlow, Dan Wilde and special guest Matt Hennem THURSDAY NIGHT The Locals, Sinister Footwear The Silvertones Lotus Circle, John Gomm, The Jammin’ Tarts and special guest Scott Butler as The Devil (All stars subject to change)

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Relight The Fire Aug 21 Tickets from £17.50

One Night Only Oct 16 Tickets from £20.50

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Black Vegas Blackpool’s music elite return to The Grand Theatre by popular demand for the third time to present Black Vegas, a magnificent two-day rock ‘n’ roll cabaret extravaganza featuring the cream of Blackpool’s young rock stars and starlets.

Black Vegas includes live performances from Sinister Footwear, Karima Francis, Jon Gomm, Ska Face, The Medicine, Dan Wilde, Troubadour, Goonies Never Say Die, Laura Catlow, The Silvertones, and former Rock Quest winners Lotus Circle, Sound of Superstring and The Locals.

Black Vegas is a concept show providing a platform for the next generation of Blackpool’s rising stars. Over two nights, thirteen of the finest, up and coming pioneers of original music, will perform against the backdrop of some of Britain’s most colourful variety performers, including Matt Hennem who will present ‘Liquid Crystal’, a contemporary (con)fusion of modern performance art, using juggling, manipulation, dance and magic along with comedian Scott Butler as the Devil!

Rocky Horror Show Vampires Rock Oct 18 to 23 Nov 11 Tickets from £17.50 Tickets from £20.00

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August

August

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Dates Saturday 21 August

Dates Sunday 22 August

Times Saturday 7.30pm

Times Sunday 7.30pm

Tickets All Seats £17.50

Tickets All seats £17.50

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Relight The Fire One incredible story, One ultimate pop reunion.

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You can find a great selection of pictures at blackpoolgrand.co.uk Running time: 2hr 20min

Back in 1995, a certain cheeky chappie called Robbie Williams left pop’s finest group: Take That. What followed was a twist of separation and emotions as Robbie Williams became a UK national treasure.

Fast-forward a decade. Gary, Mark, Jason and Howard decided to relight the fire, and the UK saw the biggest comeback in the history of music, the return of Take That.

Since then, scoring hit after hit, they have broken box office records selling out The Circus tour in record time.

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You can find a great selection of pictures at blackpoolgrand.co.uk Running time: 2hr 20min

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Don’t Stop Believin’ One Night Only Sept 2 to 11 Oct 16 Tickets from £19.00 Tickets from £20.50

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Yes Ladies and Gentlemen, in the Chinese year of the Tiger, Joe has been honing his psychic skills with the legendary Zen Master, The Emperor Wang (otherwise know as Kevin Bloss) Yes, it’s time for Joe to hit the road and open his third eye, where you the audience will take part in amazing experiments that will answer age old questions, like, why do we only use 28% of our brain power while the other 31% lays dormant? Why do birds suddenly appear… every time you are near?

Suitable for all the family, even those separated at birth that have now found themselves after many years, then realised they can’t stand each other!

Relight the Fire is the hottest show that reunites Robbie and Take That. The show ignites with the huge hits featuring Robbie singing his solo songs. Then to Take That singing hits from the 90s to today.

The show features a live band, and stars The Take That Experience, the UK’s official number one tribute band who truly bring the hits, magic and circus to town.

Just Joe!

Here’s a quote from eminent Austrian psychic, Professor Alf Wiedersehn, “I saw Joe in TK Max” Legendary Stuff.

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Armstrong & Miller Show Oct 3 Tickets from £18.00

Stewart Francis Nov 21 Tickets from £15.00

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August

Booking Information

Guess How Much I Love You: Live On Stage!

Dates Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 August

Adapted & Directed by David Wood OBE

Times Monday 3.30pm, Tuesday 11.00am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm Tickets All seats £10.00 Family 4 £35.00 (Min 1 adult, 1 Child)

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For children aged 3 and above.

Much-loved characters Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare leap off the page and onto the stage!

Hop along to the theatre and join in the fun as this endearing pair take you on a magical journey through Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.

Enjoy songs, games and laughter as Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram’s classic Guess How Much I Love You tales are brought to life by David Wood OBE, the UK’s leading writer and director of children’s theatre.

His many successes include The Tiger Who Came To Tea, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Gingerbread Man, The Witches and Babe, The Sheep-Pig. With something for everyone, Guess How Much I Love You is the perfect entertainment for the young and not-so-young!

‘It will provide a great deal of pleasure for parents and children who love the books.’ The Guardian ‘Runs sweet as a nut until bedtime.’

The Stage ‘A charming show.’ **** What’s On Stage

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Room On The Broom Oct 11 and 12 Tickets £10.00

Basil’s Swap Shop Oct 15 Tickets £12.00

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August

Theatre Tours

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Dates Sunday 29 August

Dates Friday 13 August 11.00am Wednesday 8 September 1.00pm Friday 22 October 1.00pm Friday 26 November 11.00am

Times Sunday 7.30pm Tickets All Seats £17.00

Tickets £10.00

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Royal Marines Band Recognised as one of the finest musical militarty bands in the world The Royal Marines Band Service provides musical support for the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines on every type of occasion.

The origins of The Royal Marines Band Service go back to the days of Drake and Hawkins when drummers signalled the ‘changing watches’ or ‘beat the men to quarters’. In the six companies of the Duke of York and Albany’s Regiment of Foot - the forerunners of the Royal Marines - which were raised in 1664 - the Colour and the Drum provided a rallying point in close battle.

Although best known for major ceremonial events - immaculately turned out ranks of white helmets and blue uniforms, playing and marching in perfect time behind the magnificent drummers and the Drum Major - each of the bands which make up the Service has to perform as an orchestra and a dance band as well as a military band. The repertoire covers every category of music.

Lark Rise To Candleford Sept 27 to Oct 2 Tickets from £17.00

Christmas Concert With Carols Dec 20 Tickets from £10.00

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You are invited to take a guided tour of one of England’s greatest theatres guided by ‘Frank Matcham’.

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The Grand Theatre was designed by Frank Matcham in 1894. This amazing space is a wonder of restoration and revival, presenting a full range of every performing artform, as Blackpool’s community theatre. You can find a great selection of pictures on our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk Running time: 90mins Page 13

Frank Matcham Theatre Tours

There is no theatre quite like the Grand.

The published descriptions in 1894 said so, and contemporary theatregoers agree. This is renowned architect Frank Matcham’s masterpiece theatre, with a long and lively history.

A backstage and front of house tour is yours for the taking. See the renovated, ornate auditorium and savour the wonders of the hidden, functional world behind the curtain.

Stand on the raked stage and observe the cantilevered tiers of circles, boxes and pit - and the complete visibility of every seat in this atmospheric house, from the other side of the gilt ‘picture frame’. Test the acoustic perfections and learn about the sound positions. See the stage from the wings, the machinery for changing scenes and the latest lighting equipment in one of Britain’s first all-electric theatres.

See behind the curtain of one of the Fylde’s most magical and historical buildings!

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September

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Don’t Stop Believin’

Dates Thursday 2 (Preview) to Saturday 11 September

Directed and Staged by Carole Todd (Dreamboats & Petticoats, Dancing in the Streets)

Times Week 1: Thursday and Friday 8.00pm, Saturday 2.00pm, 7.30pm.

Sunday Matinee 2.00pm.

Week 2: Tuesday to Friday 7.30pm, Thursday Matinee 2.00pm, Saturday 2.00pm, 5.00pm and 8.00pm

Join us at Don’t Stop Believin’ for an evening of singing and dancing to all your favourite songs.

Tickets PREVIEW 2 Septemeber £15.00 (no Conc.)

Evenings & Matinees £19.00, £21.00, £23.00, £25.00

A tribute to Glee and other gleeful tunes

Bursting with energy and feelgood fun, this brand new show features all the hits you love, including Don’t Stop Believin’, Living on a Prayer, Gold Digger, Don’t Stop Me Know, Somebody to Love, Keep Holding On... plus a few surprises!

Never before has a show had so much Music, Dancing, Haute Couture and Cheerleaders... all mashed-up together!

An homage to all you hairbrush-heroes!

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Joseph Oct 25 to 30 Tickets from £11.50

Blood Brothers Nov 1 to 6 Tickets from £10.50

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September

September

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Dates Sunday 12 September Times Sunday 7.30pm

Dates Sundays: 26 September 10, 17, 24 October 7 November

Tickets All Seats £16.50

Times Sunday 7.30pm Tickets £18.00, £17.00, £16.00

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One Man Lord Of The Rings Charles Ross, creator of the hugely successful One Man Star Wars Trilogy, returns with his equally hilarious follow-up One Man Lord of the Rings - in which he recreates the enchanting world of Middle-earth, armed with nothing more than a pair of elbow pads and his outrageous imagination.

No props or costumes are required as Ross hurtles through the Tolkien trilogy The Fellowship Of The Ring, The Two Towers and The Return Of The King in just 3,600 seconds of unbelievable kinetic entertainment. If you’ve seen the films, read the books and named your first-born Frodo, don’t miss Ross’ zany take on the ever-popular epic saga.

‘If you liked The Lord of the Rings trilogy, you’ll love Charlie Ross’ version - and if you didn’t, well, at least his is shorter’ Sir Ian McKellen

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‘Book fast – it will be a hot ticket. 5 stars.’ whatsonstage.com

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Ken Dodd The longest stand-up comedy routine ever returns to the Grand Theatre: ‘If I get a hard audience they are not going to get away until they laugh. Those seven laughs a minute” I’ve got to have them.’

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Now in his 52nd year of playing to sell-out crowds in the seaside town of Blackpool.

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Expect an evening full of plumptiousness from the professor of Giggleology.

Running time: 5hr

Ken’s energy, mirth and love for the theatre business never ceases to amaze me.’

Neil Thomson - General Manager

Car Parking: Please note West Street Car Park will remain open until 1.00am. Ask about our West Street Car Parking ticket offer!

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The Lord of the Rings and the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks or registered trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises. All rights reserved.

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The Rocky Horror Show Oct 18 to 23 Tickets from £17.50

Blood Brothers Nov 1 to 6 Tickets from £10.50

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Joe Pasquale Aug 22 Tickets from £17.50

Stewart Francis Nov 21 Tickets £15.00

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September

Booking Information Dates Monday 13 to Saturday 18 September Times Monday 8.00pm, Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday Matinees 2.00pm Tickets Monday £16.00 Tuesday to Saturday Evenings: £16.00, £18.00, £20.00, £22.00 Thursday and Saturday Matinees £16.00, £18.00, £20.00 Conc. £2 off (excl Gallery)

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John Godber directs the 25th Anniversary production of his Olivier Award-winning comedy. Actress and TV personality Abi Titmuss, fresh from a critically-acclaimed performance as Lady Macbeth, stars as a gym instructor attempting to kick an unruly bunch of amateur Rugby League misfits into touch in just eight short weeks.

When Rugby League obsessive Arthur Hoyle bets his savings on the team from the Wheatsheaf Arms, a squad with a less than impressive reputation for losing every single match they have ever played, nothing short of a miracle can help.

Arthur has to turn the unwilling team into the best squad north of the Humber as they prepare to face their arch rivals, the Cobbler’s Arms. But help is at hand in the form of a gym instructor who may just have what it takes to prepare the boys for the match of their lives…

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Lark Rise To Candleford Sept 27 to Oct 2 Tickets from £17.00

Bedroom Farce Oct 4 to 9 Tickets from £17.00

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September

Booking Information Dates Monday 20 to Saturday 25 September Times Monday 8.00pm, Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday Matinees 2.00pm Tickets Monday £16.00 Tuesday to Saturday Evenings: £16.00, £18.00, £20.00, £22.00 Thursday and Saturday Matinees £16.00, £18.00, £20.00 Conc. £2 off (excl Gallery)

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Ian Dickens Productions are proud to present the classic period comedy Love’s A Luxury by Guy Paxton and Edward V. Hoile starring Emmerdale heart-throb Ben Freeman who played Scott Windsor, Richard Walsh (London’s Burning’s “Sicknote”) and Hollyoaks’ Jennifer Biddall who played Jessica Harris with two of Ian Dickens Productions’ most popular actors, Giles Watling (who played the vicar, Oswald in Bread) and David Callister.

Charles Pentwick, a flamboyant and successful theatrical producer is a very lucky man. He’s always surrounded by gorgeous actresses and attractive chorus girls. Only one problem. His wife is a jealous and suspicious woman. With just cause!

To escape being henpecked, he and his actor friend Bobby Bentley flee to a country cottage. Ah the peace and quiet! Expecting to be greeted by the housekeeper, plain Mrs Harris, they find she is replaced by her pert and pretty daughter, Molly, whose eyes alight with delight on Bobby. Then the tantalising French starlet, Fritzy Villiers, who fancies Charles, descends on the cottage.

So that when, unannounced, Mrs Charles Pentwick arrives, she reacts. Vehemently!

Events spin deliriously out of control and soon the whole cast are romping through a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mistaken identities.

This glorious comedy is a delicious cocktail full of zest and fizz – guaranteed to send the audience home with a spring in their step and a twinkle in their eye.

Love’s A Luxury follows hot on the heels of recent smash hit productions such as It’s Never Too Late, Nightfright and Murdered To Death.

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Lark Rise To Candleford Sept 27 to Oct 2 Tickets from £17.00

Bedroom Farce Oct 4 to 9 Tickets from £17.00

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September October

Booking Information Dates Monday 27 September to Saturday 2 October Times Monday 8.00pm, Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday Matinees 2.00pm Tickets Monday £20.00 Tuesday to Saturday Evenings: £19.00, £21.00, £25.00 Thursday and Saturday Matinees £17.00, £19.00, £20.00, £23.00 Conc. £2 off (excl Gallery)

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Running time: 1hr 55min (Subject to change)

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Following the success of the award-winning BBC television series, Bill Kenwright presents a fresh new revival of Keith Dewhurst’s original stage adaptation of the much loved story Lark Rise to Candleford.

Based on the first book of Flora Thompson’s trilogy of semi-autobiographical novels, this heart-warming play was first performed at London’s National Theatre in 1978 and was nominated for two Olivier awards.

Seen through the eyes of young Laura Timms, the play follows a day in the life and relationships of the farm workers, craftsmen and gentry of the fictional hamlet of Lark Rise at the end of the nineteenth century. It is the first day of harvest, and the villagers celebrate with the simple pleasures of music, song and dance, creating a moving and evocative picture of a forgotten England.

Bedroom Farce Oct 4 to 9 Tickets from £17.00

Blood Brothers Nov 1 to 6 Tickets from £10.50

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October

THIS YEAR’S BRIGHTEST COMEDY HIT!

Booking Information Dates Monday 4 to Saturday 9 October Times Monday 8.00pm, Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday Matinees 2.00pm Tickets Monday £20.00 Tuesday to Saturday Evenings: £19.00, £21.00, £25.00 Thursday and Saturday Matinees £17.00, £19.00, £20.00, £23.00 Conc. £2 off (excl Gallery)

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Deliciously hilarious and critically acclaimed, Peter Hall’s production of Bedroom Farce embarks on a National Tour following its smash-hit run in the West End. Award-winning actress Juliet Mills, daughter of John Mills / Mary Hayley Bell and sister of Hayley Mills, leads an all-star cast alongside her Hollywood husband Maxwell Caulfield. Highlights of Juliet’s prolific career include playing the lead in American sitcom Nanny and the Professor, Passions, Wild at Heart and Billy Wilder’s Avanti! which saw her nominated for a Golden Globe® for Best Actress. Maxwell is best known for his iconic roles in Dynasty, The Colbys, and Grease 2 alongside Michelle Pfeiffer, and starring for several years in the UK in Holby City, Casualty and Emmerdale, in which he played smooth-talking millionaire Mark Wylde whose dramatic demise sparked one of the biggest storylines of the year.

The cast also includes Bruce Montague, renowned stage and screen actor whose credits include Butterflies, Keeping Up Appearances and Doctors; Clare Wilkie, TV regular who played Sandra Di Marco in EastEnders, Oliver Boot, a prolific theatre actor whose TV credits include Holby City, Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps and Hotel Babylon, Julia Mallam and Ayden Callaghan who are best known for their roles as Dawn Woods and Miles De Souza respectively in ITV’s Emmerdale.

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Four couples, three bedrooms, two celebrations, one blazing row and an illicit kiss (or two)! Alan Ayckbourn’s ingenious comedy shines a brilliant spotlight on the trials and tribulations of suburban marriage.

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Lark Rise To Candleford Sept 27 to Oct 2 Tickets from £17.00

Running time: 2hr

Blood Brothers Nov 1 to 6 Tickets from £10.50

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October

October

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Dates Sunday 3 October

Dates Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 October

Times Sunday 8.00pm

Times Monday 2.00pm, Tuesday 10.00am and 2.00pm

Tickets £18.00, £20.00

Tickets All seats £10.00 Conc. £9.00 Schools £8.50

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The Armstrong & Miller Show LIVE Following the resounding success of BBC One’s BAFTA Award-Winner – Best Comedy Programme - The Armstrong & Miller Show, Ben Miller (Moving Wallpaper) and Alexander Armstrong (Mutual Friends) will be hitting the road in Autumn 2010 and touring a brand new live show around all the UK’s major venues.

With their usual mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, Ben and Xander will be performing a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store including; The street-talking WWII chav pilots; Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann; Jilted Jim, dumped at the altar but still on his honeymoon; Terry Devlin, the royal correspondent who really KNOWS the royals; Dennis Lincoln-Park, the accident-prone culture buff; the Frank Dad; and so many more…

‘Armstrong & Miller are both exceptionally good comic performers.’

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Room On The Broom Adapted from the best-selling book written by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Axel Scheffler A spellbinding new adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo!

How the cat purred and how the witch grinned as they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind.

The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a gust of wind blows her hat, bow and wand away into the night.

With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a friendly frog, the lost belongings are retrieved. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK! - it snaps in two!

When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone?

‘An enjoyable and energetic hour performed by a genuinely engaging young cast.’ The Guardian Image Copyright Axel Scheffler and Macmillan Children’s Books.

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October

October

Booking Information

Booking Information

Dates Thursday 14 October

Dates Friday 15 October

Times Thursday 7.30pm

Times Friday at 7.00pm

Tickets £20.00, £22.00

Tickets All seats £12.00 Family 4 £39.00 (Min 1 Adult, 1 Child)

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Maximum Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Maximum Rhythm ‘n’ Blues is back once again. This all-star line up features The Manfreds with original members Paul Jones, Mike D’Abo, Tom McGuinness and Mike Hugg and special guests Alan Price and Cliff Bennett.

These artists learned their craft by playing the exciting London club circuit in such famous clubs of the time as The Flamingo, Klooks Kleeks, Ricky Ticks, Eel Pie Island, and Ronnie Scotts and The 101 Club creating the birth of British Rhythm ‘n’ Blues, which rapidly spread across the nation.

After the successful reunion of The Manfreds in 1991, the band injects all of the enthusiasm back into their timeless anthems Do Wah Diddy Diddy, 5-4-3-2-1 and Mighty Quinn. Alan Price brings his own quintessential style to the bill with his classics I Put A Spell On You, Simon Smith And His Amazing Bear and The House That Jack Built. Rebel Rouser Cliff Bennett completes the bill bringing with him hits One Way Live, I’ll Take You Home and Got To Get You into My Life.

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Basil’s Swap Shop Following the success of the national tour of Basil’s High Skool Mania, Duo Entertainment are proud to bring you the action-packed stage version of Basil’s current hit Saturday morning TV show – Basil’s Swap Shop!

Join Basil and the cast for a fun packed family laughter show, with gallons of games, giggles and prizes.

BOOM BOOM! Basil Brush®: © 2010 Ivan Owen’s Estate and Peter Firmin under exclusive licence to Classic Media Distribution Limited. All Rights reserved.

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Seating Plan

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Getting to us...

Car Parking West Street Car Park with CCTV (above British Home Stores), opposite the theatre. SATNAV West Street Car Park postcode FY1 1HA. ‘Show and Park’ parking tickets only £2.50. Purchase at time of booking theatre tickets - acquire before parking.

By Bus Located 50 feet from theatre entrance (British Home Stores).

By Train Blackpool North Station located (7 mins walk from the theatre).

Taxi Rank Located 30 feet from the Grand Theatre entrance. Free taxi phone available.

Ways to pay...

We accept all major credit and debit cards.

Blackpool Grand Theatre ticket transactions in person, by phone or post incur a charge of £1.50 per transaction. Tickets booked online incur a charge of £1.00 per ticket.

Postage charge 60p.

Concessions Apply to; Senior Citizens, Registered Disabled, Under 18s, Full-time Students, Registered Unemployed, Equity, BECTU and MU Members. ID required when requesting concessions.

ALL offers, discounts, concessions and packages are subject to availability, please request your discount at time of booking.

Exchanges and Re-sales...

All tickets are non-refundable. Contact the Box Office for information reguarding exchanges and re-sales 01253 290190.

Keep up with the latest news and gossip on the Grand Theatre Blackpool social networks!

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Matcham Monkey

Theatre Breaks

Matcha m Monkey Events

Special Deals A fantastic selection of shows and events:

Goosnargh and Longridge Agricultural Show (Sat 10 July)

Oklahoma!

(Tues 10 - Sat 14 Aug) Don’t Stop Believin’ (Thurs 2 - Sat 11 Sept) Lark Rise To Candleford (Mon 27 Sept Sat 2 Oct) Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Mon 25 - Sat 30 Oct) Blood Brothers (Mon 1 - Sat 6 Nov)

Great Eccleston Agricultural Show (Sat 17 & Sun 18 July) Mascot Olympics Blackpool Tourism (Sat 31 July) Party in the Park!

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Matcham Monkey Club Don’t slip up… Join the Matcham Monkey Club at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre today! It’s FREE! Blackpool’s Grand Theatre launched the Matcham Monkey Club in 2008 to offer children aged 2 to 12 the chance to get more involved with the live theatre experience.

The Matcham Monkey Club at the Grand offers lots of exciting benefits for members including a FREE exclusive membership card, special discount for pantomime tickets, an opportunity for free show tickets, birthday treats, special events and the chance to meet the characters from your favourite children’s shows! And it’s free to join!

Cute and cuddly Matcham Monkey is the mascot of the club and he is named after the theatre’s renowned architect Frank Matcham.

‘So go ape! Get your little chimps to join the Matcham Monkey Club!’

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Terms & Conditions

The Big Blue Hotel is proud to partner with The Grand Theatre, Blackpool to offer a great value accommodation and theatre package throughout the year that includes transport to and from the theatre whatever the weather!

1. All dates and performances are subject to hotel and theatre availability.

2. Rates are based on two people sharing a superior room, supplements apply for family rooms, deluxe rooms and suites.

3. Requests for specific seating locations must be advised in advance and cannot be guaranteed.

4. Please advise when making your reservation if you have any access requirements for the Theatre as these will be passed on to the Theatre on your behalf.

5. Please note that full payment is required at the time of booking and is strictly nonrefundable and non-transferable - we advise travel insurance be taken at your discretion.

6. Transport to/from the Grand Theatre by Taxi will be organised by the hotel Reception team in advance.

7. The Big Blue Hotel cannot be held responsible for any performances that are canceled or postponed by the theatre.

8. For further information on performances and the Grand Theatre venue please visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk

The Big Blue’s award-winning Blues Brasserie is the perfect choice for a pre-theatre dinner with a two-course meal for just £17.50 per person.

Superior Double/Twin Rooms From £109.00 per room per night

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Please call 0871 222 4000 for reservations The Big Blue Hotel, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool FY4 1ND

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October

‘Still the SEXIEST and FUNNIEST show in town!’

EVENING STANDARD

Booking Information Dates Monday 18 to Saturday 23 October Times Monday to Thursday 7.30pm, Friday and Saturday 6.00pm and 9.00pm Tickets Monday to Thursday Evenings £19.50, £24.50, £26.50, £30.50 Friday 6.00pm £17.50 all seats Saturday 6.00pm £19.50, £24.50, £26.50, £30.50 Friday and Saturday 9.00pm £19.50, £26.50, £28.50, £32.50 Conc. £2 off (excl Gallery)

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Follow squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank ‘n’ Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta. Get ready for a night of fun, frolics and frivolity in this thrilling production of Richard O’Brien’s classic original script! Directed by Christopher Luscombe and featuring David Bedella as Frank, with Michael Starke (best known as Sinbad in Brookside and Jerry Morton in Coronation Street) The Rocky Horror Show is bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party!

Ready to thrill you with its frothy fun and naughty moments, this is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! Don’t dream it – be it.

‘As delightfully naughty as ever.’

Daily Telegraph

Vampires Rock Nov 11 Tickets from £16.00

Sing-a-long-a Sound Of Music Nov 14 Tickets from £10.00

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BE WARNED, THIS SHOW HAS RUDE PARTS!

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October

Booking Information Dates Monday 25 to Saturday 30 October Times Monday 8.00pm, Tuesday to Friday 2.00pm and 7.30pm, Saturday 2.00pm, 5.00pm, 8.00pm Tickets Monday to Thursday Evenings £15.50, £19.50, £21.50, £22.50 Friday Evening and all Saturday performances £18.50, £24.50, £25.50 Tuesday to Friday Matinees £11.50, £14.50, £16.50, £17.50 Conc. £2 off (excl Gallery)

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Bedroom Farce Oct 4 to 9 Tickets from £17.00

Blood Brothers Nov 1 to 6 Tickets from £10.50

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November

Booking Information Dates Monday 1 to Saturday 6 November Times Monday to Saturday 7.30pm, Thursday Matinee 1.30pm, Saturday Matinee 2.30pm Tickets Monday to Thursday Evening and Saturday Matinee £10.50, £17.50, £22.50, £27.50 Friday and Saturday Evenings £12.50, £19.50, £24.50, £29.50 Thursday Matinee £19.50 Conc. £2 off Monday to Thursday Evening and Saturday Matinee (excl Gallery)

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Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences.

Starring The X Factor’s Niki Evans as Mrs Johnstone, the superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award-winning Blood Brothers, and Bill Kenwright’s production, having recently celebrated its 21st phenomenal year in London, continues to enjoy standing ovations at every devastating performance. No wonder Blood Brothers is now ‘The musical for all time’.

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November

November

Booking Information

Booking Information

Dates Tuesday 9 November

Dates Wednesday 10 November

Times Tuesday 7.30pm

Times Wednesday 7.30pm

Tickets £21.50, £19.50

Tickets All seats £19.50 Conc. £2 off (excl Gallery)

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Born To Rock ‘n’ Roll Original ‘dreamboats’ Marty Wilde, Eden Kane, and Jet Harris with Roxy Wilde and the Wildcats join forces in a spectacular show that will show they were… Born to rock ‘n’ roll!

You can find a great selection of pictures and video on our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk

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

Running time: 2hr 20min

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

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The Kings of Swing Over recent years ‘Swing’ music and the big band sound has become extremely popular with the public. Successful albums such as Music To Watch Girls By and Robbie Williams’ Swing When Your Winning album and DVD have introduced swing to a whole new generation.

The Kings of Swing is a live concert featuring the Kings of Swing Orchestra under the direction of Paul Francis and presenting some of the best ‘swing’ vocalists currently performing throughout Europe.

Celebrating the hits of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole with hits such as: Mr Bojangles, Mack The Knife, Fly Me To The Moon, Everybody Loves Somebody, That’s Amore, I Get A Kick Out Of You, Beyond The Sea, New York New York and many more.

If swing is your thing then this is the show for you!

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Blood Brothers Nov 1 to 6 Tickets from £10.50

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November

November

Booking Information

Booking Information

Dates Thursday 11 November

Dates Friday 12 November La Bohème Saturday 13 November The Marriage Of Figaro

Times Thursday 7.30pm Tickets £16.00, £18.00, £20.00

Times Friday and Saturday 7.30pm

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Tickets £24.50, £22.50 £20.50, £16.50 Conc. £2 off (excl Gallery)

Vampires Rock Hailed by some of rock’s royalty, Vampires Rock is a show like no other. With a twist of rock, a hint of comedy, and jam-packed with the greatest anthems you know and love, you’re guaranteed to be on your feet!

Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula owner of the Live and Let Die Club. In search of a new bride the Baron must convince the unsuspecting Pandora who auditions for the new singing position, to cross over to the dark side and live forever in Rock ‘n’ Roll hell.

Steve Steinman and a full cast of superb singers, dancers and a formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems including; We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Highway to Hell, Since You’ve Been Gone and more!

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La Bohème The Marriage Of Figaro Whether this is your first taste of La Bohème or you are a connoisseur of Puccini’s masterpiece, you will adore this celebration of all things youthful.

William Relton’s inspired direction takes us on a heart-breaking journey. Puccini’s glorious melodies echo the innocence and petulance, the passion and despair, the optimism and loss which are the potent ingredients of this classic tale of love.

Mozart’s The Marriage Of Figaro has often been referred to as one of the three perfect “popular” operas. Its heady mix of comedy and pathos, lust and love, betrayal and social intrigue is every bit as powerful and relevant today as it was in the 18th century.

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Armstrong & Miller Show Oct 3 Tickets from £18.00

Rocky Horror Show Oct 18 to 23 Tickets from £17.50

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Russian Ballet Jan 2011 7 to 9 Tickets from £19.50

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November

November

Booking Information

Booking Information

Dates Sunday 14 November

Dates Sunday 21 November

Times Sunday 7.00pm

Times Sunday 7.30pm

Tickets Special price £10.00 all seats

Tickets All seats £15.00

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Sing-a-long-a Sound Of Music Have you ever watched a musical film and had an uncontrollable urge to burst into song? Well, this is your chance to unleash your vocal talent with several hundred assorted Von Trapp family members, guitar-wielding nuns and other Julie Andrews lookalikes whilst dressing up as your own favourite character from the classic movie.

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Running time: 1hr 35min

Your host for the evening will lead a choral warmup, judge the fancy dress competition and take you through your complimentary “magic moments” fun bag!

‘One of very few stand-ups whose perfectly-crafted gags bear proper comparison with transatlantic greats like Steven Wright and Woody Allen.’

The Guardian ‘Consistently brilliant one-liners... 80 minutes of mind-blowing stand-up comedy.’ The Scotsman *****

Fancy dress not obligatory but highly recommended.

Early booking is advised!

* Please note this is not the stage musical, but a large screen projection of the film, with subtitles for you to sing-a-long-a!

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Don’t Stop Believin’ Rocky Horror Show Sept 2 to 11 Oct 18 to 23 Tickets from £15.00 Tickets from £17.50

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Joe Pasquale Aug 22 Tickets £17.50

One Man Lord of The Rings Sept 12 Tickets £16.50

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November

“WONDERFULLY WITTY. ENTERS INTO DAHL’S QUIRKY WORLD WITH APLOMB AND ENORMOUS GLEE.’ THE TIMES

Booking Information

George’s Marvellous Medicine

Dates Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 November

By Roald Dahl Newly adapted by David Wood

Times Tuesday 7.00pm, Wednesday and Thursday 10.30am and 1.30pm, Friday 10.30am and 7.00pm, Saturday 2.30pm and 7.00pm Tickets Children £9.00 Adults £11.00 Schools £6.50

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We present Roald Dahl’s amazing story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper.

But when his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen. And George’s adventure has just begun!

The Birmingham Stage Company is back on tour with a brand new adaptation of one of Roald Dahl’s funniest and most exciting stories. It follows the company’s acclaimed productions of Horrible Histories, and Danny The Champion Of The World. If you’re looking for fizztickling fun and wizzpopping magic for all the family, then don’t miss George’s Marvellous Medicine!

‘Absolutely wicked and not just for the children!’ The Stage

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Joseph Oct 25 - 30 Tickets from £11.50

Aladdin Dec 3 to Jan 2 2011 Tickets from £12.50

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November

Something different...

Wednesday 6 October

Me, Mum and Dusty Springfield

Me, Mum and Dusty Springfield is a black comedy sprinkled with Dusty lyrics and coated with a song or two. This one woman show reflects upon the bond that binds mothers and daughters together, people who are not quite what they seem and how we cope with loss when it’s just too late.

Time 8.00pm Tickets £FREE

Booking Information Dates Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 November Times Monday and Tuesday 7.00pm

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 October

Revolution

Tickets All seats £4.00

Plea se re m e m

A celebration of French inspired musicals.

Featuring songs from the major hit musicals Les Misérables, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Gigi, Martin Guerre and showcasing the Broadway musical A Tale Of Two Cities. Ticket price includes a glass of wine and canapés.

Time Sat 7.00pm, Sun 3.00pm, 7.30pm Tickets £15.00

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African Music Night

Studio Blues - Friday 12 November

Batanai Marimba Band and 500 star pupils

Rod Demick

Born in Prestatyn, North Wales and brought up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Rod’s start in music was learning to play gospel songs on a ukulele then guitar. In ’63 he changed musical direction joining a group called The Wheels, whom along with Van Morrison were the only people playing R‘n’B in Belfast at the time. Rod has also toured the US supporting Dire Straits and collaborated with Dr. John, Guitar Shorty, Mojo Buford, Ron Kavana, Jack E McAuley, Terry Woods and Gatemouth Brown.

Time 8.00pm Tickets £10.00

Blackpool’s Grand Theatre welcomes back Wedzi and the World Muzik Makers from South Africa for another fantastic African Music Night with the drum-beating, ground shaking Batanai Marimba Band.

Blackpool Music Service has invited Wedzi and his friends from Cape Town to return for a fourth consecutive year by popular demand to share their cultural and traditional music-making experiences and performances. Last year’s African Music Night at the Grand was sensational and had capacity audiences singing and dancing.

Friday 19 November

Tom Hingley

Over 250 enthusiastic pupils per evening will star.

Tom has completed an extensive solo acoustic tour of the UK, Ireland and, Germany playing to over fifty thousand people. The singing style incorporates Soul, R‘n’B, and Jazz. Celebrated artist Lenny Kravitz was moved to comment ‘You should be singing on Broadway’ after witnessing Hingley singing live.

Time 8.00pm Tickets £10.00

Family and Friends should book early!

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Joseph Oct 25 to 30 Tickets from £11.50

Blood Brothers Nov 1 to 6 Tickets from £10.50

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November

Booking Information Dates Wednesday 24 to Saturday 27 November Times Wednesday 7.30pm, Thursday 2.00pm and 7.30pm, Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.00pm and 7.30pm Tickets Wednesday to Saturday Evenings £14.00, £16.00, £18.00, £20.00 Thursday and Saturday Matinee £12.00, £14.00, £16.00, £18.00 FOG Offer £4 off Wednesday Evening (Dress & Stalls Only)

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Teechers Starring Zoë Lister (Hollyoaks) Remember your school days? The dreaded detentions, soggy semolina, snogging behind the bike sheds and breaktime bust-ups?! Well prepare to be catapulted back to the classroom and take a raw and riotous look at life in a typical British school, in this classic comedy from BAFTA winner John Godber.

Meet the staff; the trendy young Drama teacher making his shaky debut; the Deputy Head who rules the school with an iron rod; the gentle Humanities teacher who is desperate for a quiet life; Doug, the grumpy old Caretaker, and the Headmistress – a boisterous battleaxe and some-time Amateur Dramatics star! And prepare yourselves for the pupils; a wayward mob of disruptive delinquents - determined to wreak havoc, hormones and horror throughout the school!

Nostalgia, mischief and mayhem reign supreme in this classic classroom drama!

‘10 out of 10.’ The Independent ‘Class warfare, teacher’s tantrums, sex and the shortcomings of the state system - marvellously funny.’ The Times ‘Vivid and telling snapshots of life at the chalkface…magic.’ The Guardian

A Teacher’s Resource Pack is available on our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk Running time: 2hr Page 50 - 51

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Lark Rise To Candleford Sept 27 to Oct 2 Tickets from £17.00

Blood Brothers Nov 1 to 6 Tickets from £10.50

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December

December

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Dates Monday 13 December

Dates Monday 20 December

Times Monday 7.30pm

Times Monday 7.30pm

Tickets All seats £21.00 Conc. £2.00 off

Tickets All seats £10.00 Conc. £3 off

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Beyond The Barricade At Christmas - Brand New 2010 Production Back by popular demand this Christmas, the most successful and popular touring show of its kind returns with a Brand New 2010 Production.

This cast of past principal performers from Les Misérables bring you all the great songs and moments of the West End and Broadway musicals, including some traditional and classic Christmas favourites to celebrate this magical time of year.

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Formed in 1874, Poulton-le-Fylde Band provides entertaining concerts and can regularly be seen at local Gala and Club Days.

Recent prize-winning performances have been rewarded with promotion to the Championship Section where the band will compete alongside the country’s top brass bands.

A thriving youth band ensures that the future is full of promise, as the band continues to develop. Performing at The Grand again this Christmas will be one of the highlights of the band’s busy festive season.

‘A Musical Masterclass!’ The Daily Mirror

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Hosted by Fr. Geoff Bottoms Poulton-le-Fylde Band returns to the Grand Theatre in 2010.

Come along and get into the Christmas spirit!!

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Christmas Concert With Carols

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One Night Only Oct 16 Tickets from £20.50

Blood Brothers Nov 1 to 6 Tickets from £10.50

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Teechers Nov 24 to 27 Tickets from £12.00

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January 2011

Booking Information Dates Friday 7 to Sunday 9 January 2011 Times Don Quixote Friday 7 January 7.30pm The Nutcracker Saturday 8 January 2.30pm and 7.30pm Swan Lake Sunday 9 January 2.30pm and 7.30pm Tickets £19.50, £26.50, £29.50, £33.50 Conc. £2 off (excl Gallery) Special Packages Book for 3 ballets £80.00 Book for 2 ballets £55.00 (Dress & Stalls Only)

Don Quixote

No ballet can equal this Russian showpiece of thrilling technique, pure panache and explosive balletic fireworks.

The Nutcracker

In a magical new production, this most famous of fantasy ballets opens as night falls on a traditional fireside scene on Christmas Eve.

Swan Lake

The greatest romantic ballet of all!

This is an immortal love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty.

Formed in 1981, The Russian State Ballet of Siberia has quickly established itself as one of Russia’s leading ballet companies and has built an international reputation for delivering performances of outstanding quality and unusual depth. The soloists and corps de ballet are superb, and never fail to delight audiences with their breathtaking physical ability and dazzling costumes.

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Lark Rise To Candleford Sept 27 - Oct 2 Tickets from £17.00

La Bohème & Marriage of Figaro Nov 12 and 13 Tickets from £16.50

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A Taste Of The Delights For 2011

March 2011

Saturday 12 February

Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Booking Information

Grimethorpe Colliery Band is probably the world’s most famous colliery band with an international reputation for excellence on both the the concert and contest stage.

Dates Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 Opera della Luna The Merry Widow

Friday 18 to Sunday 27 February

Showzam!

Returns for 2011

Wednesday 23 The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia Romeo and Juliet

After a successful 2010 Showzam Festival, preparations will soon be underway for next years festival, February 18 - 27. Add these dates to your diary now so you don’t miss out next year!

The Grand is busy putting shows together.

Thursday 24 and Friday 25 Shows to be confirmed

Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 February

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Roary The Racing Car

A ‘Grand’ Celebration

Saturday 26 Ken Dodd OBE

Follow the adventures of Roary – a bright red, cheeky racing car and his amazing race car friends at Silver Hatch race track in this exciting new live children’s show.

The animated TV series features the voice of award-winning comedian Peter Kay and is narrated by racing legend Stirling Moss.

Next year the Grand Theatre will have traded in its present format for 30 years. It was on Wednesday 23 March 1981 that the theatre reopened with a performance of The Merchant of Venice starring Timothy West and Prunella Scales from The Old Vic. To celebrate this milestone, during the week of Monday 21 to Sunday 27 March 2011, we will have some wonderful productions including The Merry Widow from Opera della Luna, Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet performed by The Russian State Ballet and Orchestra of Siberia and a return from one of our founding patrons, and friend, Mr Kenneth Arthur Dodd, who I would like to thank most sincerely for his support and appearances at this theatre. There will also be other performances of different genres to complete this momentous week of celebrations. I have personally seen the highs and lows since the re-opening of the theatre in 1981 and I look forward to guiding the theatre into its next 30 years. During the week there will be generous concessions for the Friends of the Grand whose endeavours assisted in the purchase of and continued support of the Grand Theatre.

Friday 11 March

The Dubliners

The Dubliners concerts have been attended over the years by such notables as U2, Stephane Grappelli, Prince Rainier, James Galway, Kate Bush, Terence Trent D’Arby, UB40, Nigel Kennedy, Van Morrison, Peter O’Toole and millions of music fans. The Dubliners popularity is unquestionable and their contribution to the world of folk music is unparalleled.

Saturday 12 March

Sally Morgan

Following her sell-out appearance at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre this weekend, star psychic Sally Morgan will be touring the UK once again next year by popular demand.

Dont miss the fantastic Russian Ballet returning to the Grand this Janauary!

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Programme Diary 2010 August

Tue 10 - Sat 14 Oklahoma!

Tue 17 Shakin’ All Over Wed 18 - Thurs 19 Black Vegas Sat 21 Relight The Fire Sun 22 Just Joe! Joe Pasquale Mon 23 & Tue 24 Guess How Much I Love You Thurs 26 Shakin’ All Over Sun 29 Royal Marine Band

September

Thurs 2 - Sat 11 Don’t Stop Believin’ Sun 12 One Man Lord Of The Rings Mon 13 - Sat 18 Up ‘n’ Under Mon 20 - Sat 25 Love’s A Luxury Sun 26 Ken Dodd Mon 27 - Sat 2 Oct Lark Rise To Candleford

October

Sun 3 The Armstrong & Miller Show Mon 4 - Sat 9 Bedroom Farce Sun 10, 17, 24 Ken Dodd Mon 11 - Tue 12 Room On The Broom Thurs 14 Maximum Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Fri 15 Basil’s Swap Shop Mon 18 - Sat 23 Rocky Horror Show Mon 25 - Sat 30 Joseph

November

Mon 1 - Sat 6 Blood Brothers Tue 9 Born To Rock ‘n’ Roll Wed 10 Kings of Swing Thurs 11 Vampires Rock Fri 12 & Sat 13 Co-Opera Co.

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