Season Brochure | May-Dec 2011

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Booking Information Dates Monday 18 to Saturday 23 April Times Monday to Saturday 7.30pm Thursday and Saturday Matinees 2.00pm Tickets Monday to Thursday Evenings £21.50, £26.50, £28.50, £32.50 Friday and Saturday Evenings £21.50, £28.50, £30.50, £34.50 Thursday and Saturday Matinees £17.50, £22.50, £24.50, £28.50 Group discounts Groups 10+ £29.50 Groups 20+ £28.50 Groups 50+ £27.50 (Stalls and Dress Only)

Audiences around the world have been roaring with laughter since Monty Python’s Spamalot, by Eric Idle and John DuPrez, won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005.

With the nation’s favourite and Blackpool’s own Nancy, Jodie Prenger, star of Oliver! from TV’s I’d Do Anything playing the Lady of the Lake and Todd Carty aka Tucker, expert ice-skater and EastEnders stalwart as Patsy, and King of the Buzzcocks Phill Jupitus don’t miss your night with the Knights of the Round Table at the most infectiously funny musical of the millennium.

Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings (cancelled, health and safety) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. The show features the hilarious songs He Is Not Dead Yet, Knights Of The Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the Nation’s Favourite Comedy Song ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE.

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Welcome

Being in our thirtieth year of operation of Matcham’s Masterpiece by its present owners, the Grand continues its aim to give audiences of the North West a fresh and popular appeal to its programme.

This year we have a ‘summer season’ which we haven’t had for some six years and we are continuing to programme performances for young people, including popular children’s characters Thomas and Friends and Bob the Builder, moreover we will see the return of Shakespeare 4 kidz, Horse and Bamboo and other educational productions through our cultural offer to schools.

Blackpool is coming to the end of its first phase of regeneration and it is hoped this will attract many of our past and present patrons to look and enjoy the works that have taken place and stay and watch one (or more hopefully) of our season’s performances from now until Christmas.

I would like to thank our sponsors who have continued to support us through some very difficult economic times, but most of all I would like to thank you, our patrons for your continued support.

Best wishes, Neil Thomson Chief Executive and General Manager Official sponsors

Just some of the events Friends enjoy

Meet a Celeb !

Meet the Cast: Cranford Death By Fatal Murder Verdict Busybody Does My Bum Look Big In This?

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

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Friends Coffee Mornings 10.30am: Thurs 21 April Tony Jo - Producer Thurs 19 May Tony Sharkey - Archivist Thurs 16 June David Coupe Chairman, Grand Theatre Trust Board Thurs 4 August Tour Pleasure Beach Wardrobe Department

Public sector funders

** Meet in The Arena Coffee Shop, Pleasure Beach **

Thurs 18 August Winter Gardens Tour £4

Supporters

** Meet under the rotunda, Winter Gardens **

Thurs 15 September Adrian Thornton - Zoe from Funny Girls Thurs 20 October David Cam - History of Pleasure Beach Resort

Social Networking

Keep up with the latest news and gossip! facebook.com/blackpoolgrand twitter.com/Grand_Theatre

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Friends Of The Grand 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.

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

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**** ‘Outstanding’

The Pulitzer prize-winning

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

by Christopher Sergel based on the novel by Harper Lee

The Guardian (on The Touring Consortium’s 2007 production of To Kill a Mockingbird)

Starring

Duncan Preston

Dates Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 April Times Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm Wednesday and Thursday Matinee 1.30pm Saturday Matinee 2.00pm Tickets Adult £20.00 Child £11.00 Student £11.00 Conc. £2.00off (Excludes Gallery) Group discounts £9.50 20+ £8.50 50+

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PAGE TO STAGE (Text) Thurs 28 Apr (11.30am - 60mins) A fast and interactive session held with cast members. The aim of this workshop is to explore key scenes from the play and to show how the text is explored and interpreted; the process is examined from first read-through, the rehearsals into final performance. It is particularly suitable for Drama and English Literature students!

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This most beloved and widely read Pulitzer Prize winner, now in it’s 50th year of publication, tells the extraordinary and unforgettable story of life in the American Deep South through the enquiring eyes of a child.

Jem and Scout Finch are growing up during the 1930s depression but their idyllic childhood innocence is shattered with the realisation that bigotry and prejudice rule in their small town of Maycomb, Alabama.

When their father Atticus defends a young black man falsely accused of raping a white woman, the whole family become the target of gossip and abuse. Set in America’s scorching Deep South at a time when racial tensions were at an all-time high, the challenging and uncomfortable issues this classic addresses are as relevant today as they were when the book was first written.

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Following his critically acclaimed “towering performance” (Yorkshire Post), in The Touring Consortium’s 2007 production of To Kill A Mockingbird, Duncan Preston is recreating his role as the iconic lawyer Atticus Finch in a new production of this gripping classic. Duncan is probably best known for his appearance in Emmerdale.

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Booking Information Dates Sunday 24 April Times Sunday 7.30pm Tickets All seats £20.00

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Des O’Connor has made over 1,000 performances at the London Palladium and starred in cabaret theatre and sell-out concerts at almost every leading venue throughout the world, including the MGM Grand, Las Vegas; the Opera House, Sydney; the Concert Hall, Auckland; the O’Keefe Centre, Toronto; and the Arts Centre, Ottawa.

Des O’Connor CBE Des O’Connor… World-class star and ultimate entertainer. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see a true showbusiness legend live on stage for a wonderful evening of comedy, laughter and music.

He is one of only a handful of British entertainers to be acclaimed internationally on stage and television when he was given an American series of his show which was syndicated to over 40 countries and was seen by 200 million people world-wide.

Des is today established as one of the world’s most popular and best-loved entertainers. Since landing his first television series in the UK in 1963 he starred in his own mainstream television show for over 45 years - longer than anyone, anywhere in the world!

Black Dyke Band (1855)

Dates Sunday 1 May

In 2005 the band became European Champion Band for the 11th time. In September 2006 at Symphony Hall Birmingham Black Dyke Band were declared British Open Champions for the second year running. Although they have not entered the contest every year, this was the 29th time the band were declared British Open Champions. The band has also been National Champions of Great Britain on 22 occasions, most recently in October 2009. In June 2009 they became Champion Band at the English National Championships.

Time Sunday 7.30pm Tickets £17.50, £19.50

Booking Information Running Time: 2hrs 15mins

in partnership with Leeds Metropolitan University

Black Dyke Band is the most recorded band in the world with over 300 recordings and growing every year.

In August 2007 the Band were invited to take part in the BBC Promenade Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, London

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Ken Dodd Oct 2, 9, 16, 30 Nov 6 Page 46

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Dates Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 May

Dates Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 May

Times Monday 8pm Tuesday and Wednesday 7.30pm Wednesday Matinee 2.30pm

Times Thursday to Saturday 7.30pm Saturday Matinee 2.30pm Tickets £12.50, £14.50, £16.50, £18.50

Tickets £12.50, £14.50, £16.50, £18.50 Conc. £2.00off (excludes Gallery)

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The Black Veil

by John Goodrum based on a short story by Charles Dickens One winter’s evening, towards the close of the year 1800, or within a year or two of that time, a young medical practitioner, recently established in business, was seated by a fire in his parlour listening to the wind which was beating the rain in pattering drops against the window. When a visitor arrives from the dark streets, dressed in deep mourning, the upper part of her figure carefully muffled in a black shawl, her face, as if for concealment, is covered by The Black Veil. The woman appears distressed and frightened but what is her deadly secret? What terrifying and tragic mystery lies behind her shroud? What shocking events await the new doctor as he ventures in the darkest, most miserable parts of London?

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‘A Gripping Piece of Theatre.’ Derbyshire Times

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Popular performer Damian Williams (comic host of Sky One’s Are You Smarter Than Your Ten Year Old?) stars in the brand new comedy by Ron Aldridge My Dog’s Got No Nose, which takes us on a journey to a stand-up comedian’s first ever public performance to fulfil a lifelong dream.

Sometimes poignant, sometimes hilarious; sometimes sad and definitely extremely funny; this bitter sweet comedy will leave you laughing and crying at the same time.

My Dog’s Got No Nose is a thought-provoking insight into the world of the comic, brilliantly portrayed by the everpopular Damian Williams.

This laughter-filled comedy is written by Ron Aldridge, whose previous plays include That’s Love, It’s Never Too Late, You’re Only Young Twice and Satisfaction Guaranteed, and is directed by Bruce James

Adapted from the famous short story by Charles Dickens, John Goodrum’s The Black Veil is one of the most intense pieces of theatre you are ever likely to see.

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An evening of comedy entertainment not to be missed!

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Justin Moorhouse Sept 26 Page 44

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Dates Wednesday 4 May Time Wednesday 7.00pm Tickets £2.00

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Estella & Grand Words 2011

Premier presention of the 2010 Winner’s Play and launch of 2011 Competition The Grand Theatre asked people to release their inner playwright and enter our Grand Words 2010 one-act playwriting competition. There were many entries received showing a wealth of writing talent in the area.

After deliberation from our judging panel, Mary Hodges, from Scorton near Preston, took first place with her play Estella.

Mary won a £100 cash prize and is a current holder of the beautiful handmade and unique glass trophy, as well as a theatrical production of her winning entry.

“This is wonderful; a dream come true.

Estella is one of my favourite writings and for it to win the Grand Words competition is marvellous,” said Mary.

This event launches the Grand Words 2011 competition and premiers the presentation Estella, the 2010 winning entry.

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Amy Wadge

Amy Wadge is one of the country’s most successful female singer/songwriters who over the course of her seven albums and hundreds of live performances has established an outstanding body of work. Amy has teamed up with Pete Riley, the brilliant guitarist and singer who has performed throughout the world with a number of influential artists ranging from platinum recording star Edwin McCain to Henry Priestman.

Sunday 13 May at 8.00pm - Tickets £10.00

Mal Gibson

LAWRENCE HOUSE STUDIO @The Grand

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Mal Gibson is a singer/songwriter from Salford. With a set consisting of original material and a few well chosen covers from his main influences, his performance is delivered using an open-tuned Dobro for slide playing, a regular tuned standard acoustic, a banjolele, various harmonicas, a kazoo and vocals!

Friday 19 August at 8.00pm - Tickets £10.00

Preston Reed

Drawing on blues, rock, funk and jazz influences among others, Preston Reed’s vast range of explosively original music will forever change your expectations of a guitarist.

The phrase “has to be seen to be believed’ has never been more true! Don’t miss one of the most dazzling displays of musicianship you will ever see! ‘Spectacular…the best one-man show this reviewer has seen since Bruce Springsteen...’ The Irish Independent Friday 16 September at 7.30pm - Tickets £10.00

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Billy Elliot The Musical

Booking Information Dates Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 May Times Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm Thursday Matinee 1.00pm Saturday Matinee 2.00pm Tickets Adults £8.00, £10.00, £14.00 Children £5.00, £6.00, £9.00

Based on the smash hit film, Billy Elliot the Musical is an inspirational story of one boy’s dream to realise his ambitions against the odds. Set in the North East of England against the background of the historic 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy pursues his passion for dance in secret to avoid the disapproval from his struggling family.

The award-winning creative team behind the film, writer Lee Hall, director Stephen Daldry and choreographer Peter Darling are joined by the incomparable Sir Elton John to create a musical that is funny, uplifting and immensely entertaining.

Produced by Fame School of the Arts as part of the Billy Youth Theatre project, all cast members are young people, aged 10-19, from around the county.

Bringing together the best talent from three of the local dance/drama schools, as well as the hottest raw community talent, Billy Elliot the Musical is set to take you on a journey, physically and emotionally.

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Annie Nov 22 to 26 Page 52

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Booking Information Dates Monday 23 to Saturday 28 May Times Monday 8.00pm Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm Wednesday and Saturday Matinees 2.00pm Tickets Opening Night Offer Monday £15.00 Tuesday to Saturday £16.00, £18.00 £20.00 Group discounts £3.00off 10+ £4.00off 20+

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Cranford Ian Dickens Productions International Ltd present a major national tour of the classic Victorian drama Cranford starring Ben Roberts, The Bill’s Chief Inspector Derek Conway; respected film, stage and television actress Hildegard Neil; Grange Hill’s Karen Ford who played the art teacher ‘Miss Booth’ for seven years; award nominated actor Jake Hendriks, who played Father Kieron Hobbs in Hollyoaks; and Judy Buxton (Ruth in the comedy series On The Up).

Lose yourself in this witty and poignant comedy of early Victorian life in the genteel English country market town of Cranford.

Made popular by the BBC’s adaptation the non-stop liveliness of the irresistible characters and their small adventures, absurdities and major tragedies will not only provide endless entertainment but also capture your heart.

‘Cranford is as perfect a way of escaping from the doom and gloom of modern day life as it could possibly be’ South Wales Evening Post

A MUST-SEE PRODUCTION!

Inhabited largely by women, the community thrives on cooperation and gossip. The domestic peace is constantly threatened by financial disaster, long-lost relatives, imagined burglaries, births and marriages.

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Booking Information Dates Monday 30 May to Saturday 4 June Times Monday 8.00pm Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm Wednesday and Saturday Matinees 2.00pm Tickets Opening Night Offer Monday £15.00 Tuesday to Saturday £16.00, £18.00 £20.00 Group discounts £3.00off 10+ £4.00off 20+

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Death By Fatal Murder Following on from the critically acclaimed successful tour of Murdered to Death, Ian Dickens Productions International Ltd present the exciting new tour Death by Fatal Murder starring EastEnders’ Dirty Den Leslie Grantham, Richard Gibson (’Allo, ’Allo’s Herr Otto Flick), Michelle Hardwick (Lizzie Kennoway in The Royal) and popular Ian Dickens Productions actor David Callister with more star casting to be announced.

Pratt is back! Inspector Pratt’s record of crime detection at Bagshot House is not enviable. In his previous visit, the body count mounted disastrously as he looked on, helpless and hopeless! Now he is back and, as usual, chaos reigns supreme. During the course of his latest investigations, Pratt meets the new owner of the house, Nancy Allwright, and soon he is embroiled in more mystery, aided and abetted by Miss Maple and Constable Thomkins. Upper-crust Ginny and Italian gigolo Enzo help with enquiries, but danger soon looms with an unexpected arrival and a frightening suggestion

by Welsh busybody and clairvoyant Blodwyn Morgan.

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Busybody Jun 20 to 25 Page 26

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Dates Tuesday 7 June

Dates Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June

Times Tuesday 7.30pm

Times Saturday 11.00am, 2.00pm and 5.00pm Sunday 11.00am and 2.00pm

Tickets All seats £20.00

Tickets Child £13.00 Adult £15.00

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Due to recent EU legislation it is now necessary to state the following: Theatre demonstrations are to be deemed for entertainment purposes only.

An Evening of Clairvoyance with Psychic Tony Stockwell Psychic Medium Tony Stockwell has been working for some 20 years and is constantly striving to push the boundaries of his communication. In that time he has had umpteen television programmes and has taught at some of the most respected schools for mediumistic development.

Legions of people have witnessed his unique gifts first hand and can testify what he does is truly amazing.

‘It’s one thing for a medium to tell you that they’ve got ‘someone who’s passed over’ coming through, and that “they love and miss you’. It’s something else entirely when they provide you with clinically accurate information about specific times, places and events that they simply couldn’t have gathered by scientifically-accepted means.’

Mike Hallowell, Journalist

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Thomas & Friends Live!

On Stage A Circus Comes To Town This all-new 90-minute musical adventure is packed with audience sing-a-longs, high energy dancing and thrilling adventures.

When Thomas makes a big mistake, all the engines on the Island of Sodor must work together to prepare for the exciting event under the Big Top and Thomas must prove he’s a really useful engine once again.

In this fun-filled family show, Percy, James, Gordon and of course Thomas join The Fat Controller and the townspeople from the Island of Sodor to welcome a colourful cast of circus performers in an engaging story that demonstrates the importance of friendship and cooperation.

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Booking Information Dates Monday 13 to Saturday 18 June Times Monday 8.00pm Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm Wednesday and Saturday Matinees 2.00pm Tickets Opening Night Offer Monday £20.00 Tuesday to Saturday £19.00 £21.00, £23.00, £25.00 Wedneday and Saturday Matinees £17.00, £19.00, £21.00, £23.00 Conc. £2.00off Monday to Thursday Evenings and Saturday Matinee (Excludes Gallery) Group discounts £3.00off 10+ £4.00off 20+

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The Dukes, Lancaster

Booking Information Dates Sunday 26 June Times Sunday 7.30pm Tickets £15.50, £17.50 £19.50, £21.50 Child £15.00

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Shaolin Warriors Legendary Masters of Kung-Fu Theatre Productions Ltd are delighted to announce the imminent arrival of the internationally acclaimed Shaolin Warriors direct from China!

Returning to the stage with a brand new show, this breathtaking theatrical performance vividly showcases the rarelyseen Kung Fu masters’ feats of agility, strength and skill. Featuring Buddhist meditation and rigorous martial arts training, the show is an extravaganza of gorgeous scenery, atmospheric music, beautiful lights and hundreds of costumes.

Merlin and the Legend of King Arthur

The Shaolin Warriors spectacular is a fully choreographed production featuring 22 professionally trained Kung fu masters.

Audiences of all ages will be amazed and thrilled by their death-defying Kung Fu disciplines such as chi-gong and animal imitation boxing with 18 kinds of dangerous traditional weapons.

by The Dukes and Williamson Park

To celebrate 25 years of The Dukes walkabout theatre in Williamson Park, they are bringing to life one of the oldest and most epic stories of all time.

Step into the Dark Ages, a time when England is in turmoil, battles rage and evil lurks behind every corner. When hope is almost lost, join the court of Camelot and follow Merlin, Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table as they lead the fight between good and evil. With tales of enchantment, terrifying quests, a beautiful sorceress and a fearsome dragon, Merlin and the Legend of King Arthur mixes fantasy and reality in a family experience like no other.

So grab your picnic, sword and shield and come with The Dukes on their most magically medieval adventure yet. Call 01524 598 500 www.dukes-lancaster.org Please note: This event is run by The Dukes Theatre and is at Williamson Park, Lancaster

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Booking Information Dates Monday 20 to Saturday 25 June Times Monday 8.00pm, Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm, Wednesday and Saturday Matinees 2.00pm Tickets Opening Night Offer Monday £15.00 Tuesday to Saturday £16.00, £18.00 £20.00 Group discounts £3.00off 10+ £4.00off 20+

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by Jack Popplewell Ian Dickens Productions International Ltd present Jack Popplewell’s hilarious comedy thriller Busybody starring Tracy Shaw who captured the public’s interest in Coronation Street as Maxine Peacock; Peter Amory, best known for his role as the infamous businessman Chris Tate in Emmerdale; two time British Soap Award winner Gemma Bissix (EastEnders and Hollyoaks); Paul David-Gough who plays the recurring character J.D. in Coronation Street; and Michelle Morris (Jess Haworth in The Knock).

Busybody centres on a meddlesome cleaning woman who keeps telling the cops how to mind their business and who steps forward with the right evidence in every pinch.

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Tracy Shaw

Peter Amory

Gemma Bissix

Paul Michelle David-Gough Morris

She lives in the basement of the office building she cleans and one night finds a body. By the time the police arrive, there is no body and no evidence. The wrong alarms are sent out, murdered men turn up alive, and the whole thing is chalked up to the cleaning woman’s imagination until an unidentified body is discovered on a distant hill and the cleaning woman uncovers more evidence in the course of her duties.

Is the company owner staging his own murder? Or did he kill his wife’s lover? Is the lover a firm employee or someone else? Where do the two female assistants fit in? What is the wife withholding?

A thousand laughs and tingles will delight audiences young and old.

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Booking Information Dates Monday 27 June to Saturday 2 July Times Monday 8.00pm Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm Wednesday and Saturday Matinees 2.00pm Tickets Opening Night Offer Monday £21.00 Tuesday to Saturday £20.00, £22.00, £24.00, £26.00 Wednesday and Saturday Matinee £18.00, £20.00 £22.00, £24.00 Conc. £2.00off Monday to Thursday Evenings and Saturday Matinee (Excludes Gallery) Group discounts £3.00off 10+ £4.00off 20+

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Billy Pearce Laughter Show Tuesday 26 July to Tuesday 25 October Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm Tickets from £10.00

Joe Pasquale Pull My Finger Tour Sunday 28 August Sunday at 7.30pm Tickets £18.50

Dancing Queen Wednesday 27 July to Wednesday 26 October Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm Tickets from £10.00

Jason Byrne: Cirque Du Byrne Friday 16 September Friday at 8.00pm ‘A comedy God’ Mirror.co.uk Tickets £15.00

Joe Longthorne Thursday 28 July to Saturday 29 October Thursday & Saturday evenings at 7.30pm Tickets from £10.00

Reginald D Hunter Sometimes Even The Devil Tells The Truth Sunday 25 September Sunday at 8.00pm Tickets £20.00

Bob The Builder Monday 1 & Sunday 21 August Monday & Sunday at 1.00pm & 3.30pm All seats £11.00 Family (3) £30. (4) £38.

Justin Moorhouse Monday 26 September Monday at 8.00pm ‘Easily my favourite comedian’ Jimmy Carr Tickets £15.00

The Comedians 40th Anniversary Show Every Friday In August 5, 12, 19, 26 August at 7.30pm Tickets from £15.00

Ken Dodd Sundays 2, 9, 16, 30 October and 6 November Sunday evenings at 7.00pm Tickets from £17.00

Jimmy Tarbuck Sunday 14 August Sunday at 7.30pm Top television comedian Jimmy Tarbuck swaps The Palladium for The Grand.

Tickets £20.00

Bullseye Monday 17 October Monday at 7.30pm Tickets £15.00

Paul Zerdin - Spongefest Monday 15 August 2011 Monday at 7.30pm Adults £15.00 Children Half Price £7.50

Booking Information Dates Monday 4 to Saturday 9 July Times Monday 8.00pm Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm Wednesday and Saturday Matinees 2.00pm Tickets Opening Night Offer Monday £17.50 Tuesday to Saturday £18.50, £20.50 £22.50 Group discounts £3.00off 10+ £4.00off 20+

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Does My Bum Look Big In This?

Written by Chris Burgess Directed by Stewart Nicholls

Worried that your body isn’t perfect?

Then Does My Bum Look Big In This? is for you. Yes, YOU! Too fat? Too thin? Never exercised?

Gym crazy? Addicted to diets? Hate how you look in the nude?

This musical revue has a song for every obsession, including The Streaker’s Dream, Size Does Matter and Let It All Hang Out. Our sensational female star and her four boys explore the nooks and crannies of their bodies, and overcome all their inhibitions by mounting a climactic comedy strip-show. It’s like Gok Wan meets Broadway!

Join us for a riotous evening of fun, flesh and fabulous song.

‘This fast-moving show is a delightful capsule musical comedy.’ The Stage ‘Hilariously unbelievable... clever and riotously funny.’ Edinburgh Evening News ‘A really excellent musical theatre revue… a show for anybody with a body.’ Musical Stages

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Booking Information

Dates Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 July

Dates Friday 15 and Saturday 16 July

Times Monday to Wednesday 7.00pm

Times Friday and Saturday 7.30pm Saturday Matinee 2.30pm

Tickets Adults £5.00 Child £3.50

Tickets Evening £18.50 Conc. £2.00off Matinee £12.50 Conc. £2.00off

Senior £3.50

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Au Revoir Review 3 Following the success of the last two years’ Au Revoir Review, this unique celebration event is set to return to the Grand Theatre.

Once again, there will be three magical evenings of entertainment celebrating the achievements of children from across Blackpool in their last year of primary school.

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The Works Phil Winston’s Theatreworks proudly presents THE WORKS - an exciting show where the students have a chance to perform and experience the atmosphere of this unique venue.

Former students have enjoyed successful careers in the following productions; West End - Mamma Mia, Fame, Beauty and The Beast, We Will Rock You, Starlight Express, Dancing on Ice, Desperately Seeking Susan, Saturday Night Fever, Cats, Billy Elliot, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Chicago, Flashdance, Wicked, Disney shows worldwide, Moulin Rouge and Lido in Paris, Broadway plus various cruises touring the world.

They 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 fond memories and special moments in a dazzling display of music, dance and visual presentations.

Like its older brother Schools Alive, each Au Revoir Review will be a memorable experience for both students and audiences alike!

Watch the future stars of stage and screen!

The cast welcome parents, teachers and friends as well as casting directors, agents and choreographers...

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Booking Information Dates Sunday 17 July Times Sunday 7.30pm Tickets All seats £16.50 Conc. £2.00off Friends of The Grand £12.50 Every 10 seats booked get an extra seat Free

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Bouncers

by In Yer Space

If it’s Friday night, it must be club night! And keeping a watchful eye on the proceedings both inside and outside of the infamous night hotspot Mr Cinders are Lucky Eric, Judd, Ralph and Les. Welcome to the world of John Godber’s Bouncers as they introduce us to Maureen, Elaine, Suzy and Rosie, Terry, Jerry, Kev and Baz, and a plethora of colourful characters all intent on having a good time in the tatty, glitzy glamour, flashing lights and pulsating beat of the dance floor.

Instantly recognisable to anyone who has ever been part of the club scene!

Outrageous and hilarious!

‘The best production of Bouncers I have seen…’ Paul Moulton, Granada TV

Bob The Builder

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The Fixham Theatre is set for a grand re-opening.

Dates Monday 1 and Sunday 21 August Times Monday and Sunday 1.00pm and 3.30pm Tickets All seats £11.00 Family 3 £30.00 Family 4 £38.00 (Min 1 Adult, 1 Child)

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Will the theatre be ready?

Will the show go on?

Bob’s going to need help from his friends.

With well-known songs and three new exclusive songs, join Bob and help him fix it in his big theatre build!

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Local talent Dickie Olivier needs Bob’s help to fix up the stage for his brand new musical. But when Spud decides he wants to be the star of the show, the job doesn’t go exactly to plan.

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Dates Monday 8 August

Dates Sunday 14 August

Times Monday 7.30pm

Times Sunday 7.30pm

Tickets All seats £18.00

Tickets All seats £20.00

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Dominic’s first band, The Melody Boys, was formed in early 1979.

The group played all over the North West of Ireland, learning their craft in local bars, Clubs, Dancehalls, Weddings and many other functions. He first went solo at the end of 1984, recording his first single called, Alice Is in Wonderland, now a collectors item amongst fans.

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Dominic Kirwan Through The Years Dominic Kirwan is widely regarded as one of the finest entertainers that Ireland has produced. His dynamic, vibrant performing style couples with his rich voice and wide repertoire celebrating 21 successful years in music with this brand new show.

With a fresh look at the finest in Country, Pop, Traditional Irish music and of course his trademark show-stopping Ballads, Through The Years has something for music fans of all ages.

Join Dominic and his fabulous live band for an unforgettable journey Through The Years.

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Top television comedian Jimmy Tarbuck swaps The London Palladium for Blackpool’s Grand Theatre.

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The Liverpool-born comic and entertainer was spotted by the late Val Parnell whilst working as a Butlins Redcoat, and made his TV debut aged 22 on Comedy Bandbox.

The Jimmy Tarbuck Show, Winner Takes All, Tarby And Friends and the Live From… series attracted millions of TV viewers every week.

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Jimmy Tarbuck

Tarby, as he is known to millions of TV viewers, is one of the country’s most evergreen performers and a master of light entertainment.

Having successfully spent more than 40 years in the notoriously fickle world of showbusiness, Jimmy Tarbuck has hosted numerous television shows, variety shows, chat shows and game shows and his cheeky grin and boy-next-door charms have won him fans far away from his native Liverpool.

However, Tarby is at his best in front of a live audience and during his date in Blackpool he will be sharing anecdotes, demonstrating his quickfire wit and thoroughly entertaining the audience in a show which promises comedy for grown-ups rather than adult comedy.

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Dates Carmen Sunday 11 and The Magic Flute Monday 12 September

Dates Friday 16 September Times Friday 8.00pm

Times Sunday & Monday 7.30pm

Tickets All seats £15.00

Tickets £16.50, £20.50, £22.50

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Carmen & The Magic Flute Co-Opera Co. Carmen Bizet’s blistering, passionate opera is a thrilling mix of sex and death which outraged its first audience in 1875 but which is now one of the world’s most popular operas - the Habanera, with its sensual rhythms, and the stirring Toreador’s Song, being amongst the most popular music of all time.

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The Magic Flute Mozart’s fantasy quest opera contains some of his most celebrated, beautiful and demanding music. In a mythical land somewhere between sun and moon, the young prince Tamino is rescued from a savage monster by three mysterious ladies.

But can they, or their ruler the Queen of the Night be trusted? Is Sarastro really as evil as they suggest? And what about the beautiful princess Pamina? Tamino has a lot to learn - a fanciful story of low comedy and high ideals - a sheer delight and ultimately - great fun!

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Jason Byrne Cirque du Byrne As seen on Live At The Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance, Dave’s One Night Stand, Celebrity Juice, Marco’s Kitchen Burnout, and as heard on The Jason Byrne Show (Radio 2), The Odd Half Hour (Radio 4) and Father Figure (Radio 2).

Brought to you by the ringmaster of tom-foolery himself, this promises to be an anarchy packed show of acrobatic proportions. Encounter deviously constructed comic spectacle, be tamed by on-stage farce and audience interaction, and gasp in awe at daring comic stunts as the definitive clown of comedy pushes his riotous show to the edge.

Jason’s inspired, original brand of high-energy intelligent lunacy ensures that there is no other comedian like him and his sell out shows have attracted accolades including Chortle Award for Best Headliner 2007, Perrier Newcomer Award Nomination 1998 and Perrier Award Nomination 2001.

‘A Comedy God.’ Mirror.co.uk

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Booking Information

Dates Sunday 18 September

Dates Sunday 25 September

Times Sunday 7.30pm

Times Sunday 8.00pm

Tickets All seats £12.00 Conc. £10.00

Tickets All Seats £20.00

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Poulton Band will return to the Grand Theatre on 19 December with their popular Christmas Concert - Book early!

Poulton Band, formed in 1874, 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.

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Reginald D Hunter Sometimes Even The Devil Tells The Truth ‘His presence and intelligence make him one of the most brilliantly unpredictable comics in the country.’

Sunday Times In just over a decade since he began performing, Reginald D Hunter has become one of the UK comedy industry’s best-known and most distinctive performers. His work is often brutally honest, frequently controversial but always meticulously measured and thought out.

He is one of the few performers to have been nominated for the highly coveted main Perrier Award in three consecutive years and has become a well-known face on primetime television shows such as Live At The Apollo and QI and is a frequent guest on Have I Got News For You. ‘Magic… His is a perfect set.’

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Dates Monday 26 September

Dates Monday 3 October

Times Monday 8.00pm

Times Monday 7.30pm

Tickets All seats £15.00

Tickets Adult £19.00 Child £10.00 Conc. £4.00off (Stalls and Dress)

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Justin Moorhouse Manchester stand-up legend Justin Moorhouse is off on tour with his acclaimed stand up show.

Justin has come a long way since winning the City Life Comedian of the Year in 2000, having starred in Ken Loach’s film Looking for Eric, hosted his own daily afternoon radio show on Sony Award winning Key 103, starred as Young Kenny in the hugely successful, award-winning Phoenix Nights and he recently performed on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow here at The Grand.

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Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums interweave with layers of percussive soundscapes and delicate bamboo flute in a spellbinding display of precise choreography and sheer athleticism.

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Don’t miss this stand-up romp from one of Britain’s best comedians. Watching Justin live is a joy to behold, his comedy only coming second to his modesty. Justin didn’t write this. He got someone else to do it, but he agrees.

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Through years of rigorous touring as Europe’s leading taiko drum group, Mugenkyo have developed a gritty passionate style that is uniquely their own, retaining the traditional spirit of taiko yet creating a contemporary sound and a modern stage show that has captivated audiences everywhere.

‘Drumming is an almost religious experience… exhilarating to behold.’

The Glasgow Herald ‘Just when you think it could not get any more powerful, it doubles in intensity.

This show is not one to be missed.’

Edinburgh Evening News

‘A comedic tour de force. Excruciatingly funny.’ Herald ‘Moorhouse charms the pants off the crowd.’ Sunday Times

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Ken Dodd The King of Mirth

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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.’

Dates Monday 17 October

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Now in his 53rd year of playing to sell-out crowds in the seaside town of Blackpool.

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

Tickets All seats £15.00

Running Time: Please note this show is 5hrs 30mins

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

Neil Thomson, Grand Theatre General Manager

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Bullseye

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Darts has had a phenomenal rise in popularity in the past few years with the O2 recently selling out 10,000 seats for one night.

By putting together three legends of the game, John Lowe, Eric Bristow, Bob Anderson and the first ever theatre tour of the nation’s favourite darts game show, we are not only giving fans the chance to see these players go head-to-head again, but also for an audience member to carry home prizes. With all the old elements of the show faithfully recreated Bullseye 2011 promises to be a real spectacle.

Featuring three former World Champions and Legends of Darts playing Bullseye with the chance for an audience member to go home with £500 cash and the contents of Bully’s prize board!

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Booking Information Dates Sunday 23 October Times Sunday 7.30pm Tickets £18.00, £20.00 £22.00

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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

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The Orchestra has seen over 9,000 days of ukulele action. It has been playing for one 40th of a millennium. The oldest and the best, it unites fans across the globe in celebration of “one plucking thing after another” on “instruments bought for loose change”. They have sixteen-handedly turned the world on to the ukulele.

Dates Monday 24 October

The Ukes appear on stage with one ukulele each, no gimmicks, no tricks, no vocal enhancers or overproduced wizardry, then proceed to tear the house down.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll never think about music in the same way, once you’ve seen and heard the Ukulele Orchestra.

Times Monday 7.30pm Tickets All seats £22.50

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Sally Morgan: Psychic Sally On The Road Fresh from her new TV Series - Psychic Sally On The Road on LIVING TV, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns by overwhelming public demand.

Sally has used her gift over the years to help many people, most notably famous for working with the late Princess Diana. Her reputation has been built from close relationships with many high profile celebrities.

Sally now brings her amazing abilities and tremendous personality to the stage with a unique theatrical experience, which is both hugely entertaining and enlightening.

Sally Morgan has taken the UK by storm!

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Due to recent EU legislation it is now necessary to state the following: Theatre demonstrations are to be deemed for entertainment purposes only.

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A VERY SPECIAL CHARITY EVENT

How to discover ‘What’s On’ We have many ways to keep you updated with ‘What’s On’ at the Grand.

Internet, text and email are all ways we can keep you informed.

Award-Winning Website Blackpoolgrand.co.uk, The Grand’s multi-award-winning website has scooped many accolades with its attractive design, offering the visitor an interesting and informative way of gaining information. This year we celebrate six years at the top, exceeding 3.2 MILLION VISITORS since its conception. The Grand Theatre’s website shows why we are Blackpool’s number one entertainment site online.

Andrew Howard, eCommerce Manager said: ‘A huge amount of continual development goes into how our site should look visually for you and improving the ease of navigation around the site. Our aim is to keep pushing the theatre’s site forward - developing a greater online customer service and experience.’

Click on www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk to learn more about your local theatre, to see what’s on or to book online.

SMS & MMS Alerts To find out what’s on this week at The Grand you can also text GRAND to 82055 and you will receive a text with further information. In addition we will keep you informed on other events and shows at the Grand. e-Newsletters Be the first to hear about new shows, special events, news stories, features and more. Register for our monthly e-Newsletters by visiting www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Brochure (Other formats) Not only is our brochure available in print it is also available to download. To download a PDF version of the brochure visit www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/brochure or visit our iTunes Podcast channel (search ‘Grand Theatre Blackpool’) and find individual sound files about each show. We also have audio CDs available.

For further assistance call 01253 290190.

Carnival Of Dreams Charity Gala

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The Carnival of Dreams Charity Gala will be jam-packed with entertainment for all the family.

Dates Sunday 7 August Times Sunday 7.30pm

Stars from stage and screen will be joined by a full supporting company as well as dancers and band to offer you a fantastic evenings entertainment of song, dance, laughter an lots more.

Tickets £15.00, £20.00 Child £10.00

The Carnival of Dreams Charity Gala is in support of Donna’s Dream House.

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Donna’s Dream House Charity Located in Blackpool, Donna’s Dream House Charity is a locally based trust providing free holiday experiences for children and teenagers with life-threatening illnesses and their families, and for recently bereaved siblings and their families.

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Booking Information Dates Tuesday 22 to Saturday 26 November Times Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm Wednesday and Saturday Matinees 2.00pm Tickets Opening Night Offer and Wednesday Matinee £19.50 Wednesday to Friday Evenings and Saturday Matinee £18.50, £20.50, £22.50, £24.50 Saturday Evening £20.50, £22.50, £24.50, £26.50 Child £15.00 all shows Conc. £2.00off Wednesday to Saturday all shows Groups discounts £3.00off 10+ £4.00off 20+

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One of the most successful musicals of all time, this timeless tale of little orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this enchanting musical about never giving up hope.

Annie is a gutsy 11 year old orphan, who being left on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage, run by the cruel and crooked Miss Hannigan, is determined to find her real parents. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils the evil plans of dastardly Miss Hannigan and her devious brother, Rooster.

Winner of no less than 9 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and also boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores including It’s A Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street. N.Y.C. and the ever-optomistic Tomorrow, Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. It’s no wonder that this heart-warming show has become a classic.

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FIND OUT ‘WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK’ BY TEXT! Did you know you can text GRAND to 82055 at any time to find out what’s on at the Grand this week? (Costs 1 standard text) We ha ve an Don’t forget... Websit e! g Award-Win nin

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Shows coming soon...

Theatre Breaks

November

Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare 4 Kidz 7 November Madame Butterfly La Traviata Ellen Kent Productions 8 and 9 November Vampire Rocks Thursday 10 November

An Evening of Burlesque Sunday 13 November African Music Night 2011 16 and 17 November

December Beyond The Barricade At Christmas 12 December Poulton Band Christmas Concert 19 December

January 2012 The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia 6 to 8 January Peppa Pig 20 to 22 January

Theatre Tours

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

Theatre Tours: Thursdays: 26 May, 23 June, 28 July, 11 August, 22 September, 13 October 2011.

Tickets £10.00 (Running time: 2hrs 30min)

Special Deals A fantastic selection of shows and events: Spamalot To Kill A Mockingbird Black Dyke Band Cranford Death By Fatal Murder Thomas & Friends Verdict Shaolin Warriors Busybody The Pitmen Painters Joe Longthorne Show Billy Pearce Show Dancing Queen Does My Bum Look Big In This?

Dominic Kirwan Jimmy Tarbuck Carmen/Magic Flute Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Annie

Terms & Conditions

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 non-refundable 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 cancelled or postponed by the theatre.

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

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

The Big Blue’s award-winning Blues Brasserie is the perfect choice for a pre-theatre dinner with a two-course meal for just £19.00 per person.

Superior Double/Twin Rooms From £116.00 per room per night

Including bed & breakfast, theatre tickets and transport to/from the theatre.

Please call 0871 222 4000 for reservations.

The Big Blue Hotel, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool FY4 1ND Online booking at bigbluehotel.com

Why not surprise someone special or a loved one with one of our fabulous theatre packages ?

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Online 24hrs www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Box Office 01253 290190 Groups/Schools 01253 743232

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 (Evenings only). Purchase at time of booking theatre tickets - acquire before parking.

By Bus Stops located just metres from the theatre entrance (British Home Stores).

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

Taxi Rank Located 10 metres from the Grand Theatre entrance. Free taxi phone available in the main foyer.

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 regarding exchanges and re-sales 01253 290190.

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This seating plan is approximate - For full details contact the Box Office

A brand new website is planned to be launched very soon sign-up online to hear more...

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Need to park the car ?

PARK FOR JUST £2.50, SAVING YOU £7.00 Park in West Street Car Park for only £2.50 (Evenings only). Book your parking ticket when you book your show tickets from the Box Office.

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May & June

Sun 1 May Black Dyke Band Mon 2 - Wed 4 May The Black Veil Thu 5 - Sat 7 May My Dog’s Got No Nose Tue 17 - Sat 21 May Billy Elliot The Musical Mon 23 - Sat 28 May Cranford Mon 30 - Sat 4 June Death By Fatal Murder Tue 7 June Tony Stockwell Sat 11 & Sun 12 June Thomas And Friends Mon 13 - Sat 18 June Verdict Mon 20 - Sat 25 June Busybody Sun 26 June Shaolin Warriors Mon 27 June - Sat 2 July The Pitmen Painters

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Programme Diary 2011

Summer Shows Include:

Billy Pearce Laughter Show, Dancing Queen Joe Longthorne, Bob The Builder, The Comedians Jimmy Tarbuck, Paul Zerdin, Joe Pasquale, Jason Byrne, Reginald D Hunter, Justin Moorhouse Ken Dodd and Bullseye (see centre spread)

July & August

Mon 1 & Sun 21 Aug Bob The Builder Mon 4 - Sat 9 July Does My Bum Look Big In This?

Mon 11 - Wed 13 July Au Revoir Review 3 Fri 15 - Sat 16 July The Works Sun 17 July Bouncers Mon 8 August Dominic Kirwan

September & October

Sun 11 & Mon 12 Sept Carmen & The Magic Flute Sun 18 Sept Poulton Band Mon 3 Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Sun 23 The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Mon 24 Sally Morgan

November

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Telephone 01253 290190 | Groups 01253 743232 In Person The Grand Theatre, Church Street FY1 1HT or Houndshill Shopping Centre Online www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

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