Blackpool Grand Brochure | Winter Spring 2024 Guide

TAKE THE PLUNGE, DIVE INTO THIS YEAR’S HOTTEST SHOWS AT BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE

WINTER | SPRING 2024 MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE | 2:22 A GHOST STORY | TWELVE ANGRY MEN THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS | UNFORTUNATE

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Tue 20 to Sat 24 May 2025

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Hot on the heels of another record-breaking pantomime season, I’m excited to share brand new productions of My Beautiful Laundrette (with music by Blackpool’s own Pet Shop Boys), John Godber’s comedy Bouncers and the much loved classic Oh What A Lovely War!. With daring dance from James Wilton and Motionhouse, and an all-star cast in courtroom thriller Twelve Angry Men and Shawna Hamic and River Medway in the parody musical: Unfortunate; there’s so much to look forward to in 2024!

Celebrating the new year with two major award wins: the UK Theatre Award for Excellence in Arts Education and the Children & Young People Now Award for Arts & Culture - recognising our groundbreaking work with children, young people and families in Blackpool and beyond; our work will accompany two major touring productions: The Boy at The Back of The Class and WonderBoy; both sure to fire the imagination of all those young at heart!

You can get involved with more new projects including our first professionally produced Summer Youth Musical: Bugsy Malone; our playwrighting project with

Northern Broadsides: Life in A Northern Town; and major new community project with internationally renowned Gary Clarke Company: Pride in Motion.

None of this would be possible without our brilliant team of staff, volunteers, and Trustees including our two outgoing Chairs: Anthony Stone and Roger Lloyd Jones, who’ve given so time, expertise, and energy to championing The Grand. I shall miss them and their encouragement greatly, but we have talented successors in Alistair Armit and Bryan Lindop to continue supporting the growth of this wonderful theatre as we enter our 130th Birthday year!

Thank you for continuing to make memories with us here at Blackpool Grand. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

With very best wishes for a happy new year.

Adam Knight Chief Executive

Wed 21 to Sat 24 Feb From £17.50 | Evenings & Matinees

The John Godber Company presents, the iconic

By John Godber Directed by Jane Thornton Join Les, Ralph, Judd and Lucky Eric as they relive a night in a Yorkshire disco in the 80s. Like a hideously funny Saturday Night Fever, the original Bouncers is back in town. Everyone will be there: the DJ, the girls, boys and the fish and chip van.

Hilarious, vulgar, frenetic and highly physical, the play has become an international sensation, gathering awards from around the world. Often imitated but never beaten, the original Bouncers is eye - wateringly funny, celebratory and as relevant today as it ever was.

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Fri 01 & Sat 02 Mar From £17.50 | Evenings & Matinee

A cornerstone of modern musical theatre and one of the very greatest stage satires, Oh What A Lovely War is an extraordinary theatrical journey bringing to life the folly, farce and tragedy of the First World War. Brimming with timeless songs, razor-sharp satire and high jinks, Oh What A Lovely War is a hilarious, heart-breaking snapshot of life for those caught in the crossfire of conflict, a unanimous voice from the trenches and a timely warning from the theatre of war itself. Critically acclaimed and nominated for four Off West End Theatre Awards, this 60th anniversary production is a must see.

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Includes original music by

Pet Shop Boys HIPS PRODUCTION, A THEATRE NATION PARTNERS PRODUCED BY CURVE

EISHI HANIF KUR A PLAY BY ENPLAY RE BASED ON HIS SC DIRECTOR NICOLE BEHAN ORIGINAL PRODUCTION BY

NIKOLAI FOSTER

CAST

SAM MITCHELL JOHNNY

LUCCA CHADWI OMAR

KAMMY

CK-PATEL

GORDON WARNECKE PAPA & ZAKI

HAREET DEOL SALIM

EMMA BOWN

RACHEL & MOOSE

PADDY DALY

GENGHIS & DICK O'DONNELL

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SHARAN PHUL TANIA

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DARWEI

NASSER

Tue 02 to Sat 06 Apr

Previous production (2019)

From £19.50 | Evenings & Matinees

Based on Hanif Kureishi’s iconic and Oscar-nominated screenplay, My Beautiful Laundrette is set in London during the Thatcher years and tells the story of young British Pakistani, Omar, who transforms his Uncle’s run-down laundrette into a thriving business.

After being confronted by a fascist gang, Omar recognises school friend Johnny and uses their history to diffuse the situation. As they renovate the laundrette together, love blossoms between them.

This culture clash comedy is also a subversive work of social realism, sprinkled with magic and joy running through the rich veins of Kureishi’s writing. This bold production explores cultural conflict, gender equality, class and generational strife, all presented against a funky backdrop of 80s music and culture with additional original music composed by the Pet Shop Boys’ Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe.

My Beautiful Laundrette was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme and is a Theatre Nation Partnership production, produced by Curve.

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GEORGE FROM FIONA THE VERAWEST JAY DIRECT END McGUINESS RAINSFORD WADE CHOK

‘THE MOST BRILLIANTLY EFFECTIVE

SPINE-CHILLER

YOU WILL EVER ENCOUNTER’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

The Hit Play By

Directed by

SUSAN HILL’S MATTHEW DUNSTER

DANNY ROBINS

& ISABEL MARR

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© Photography Tristram Kenton. Images feature previous West End cast.

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Winner of BEST NEW PLAY at the Whatsonstage Awards, The legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller is written by THE WOMAN IN BLACK returns to Blackpool Grand Theatre Danny Robins. Starring Vera Chok (Hollyoaks, Cobra) as DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END, after an incredible Lauren, Jay McGuiness (The Wanted, BIG! The Musical, Rip It 33 year run at the Fortune Theatre.

Up) as Ben, George Rainsford (Call the Midwife, Casualty) as The Woman in Wade Black brilliantly delivers atmosphere, Sam and Fiona (Emmerdale, Silent Witness) as illusion Jenny. and horror! Experience the thrill and excitement of this Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband critically-acclaimed international theatre event that has been Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner seen by over 7 million people worldwide, and continues to guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead delight and terrify audiences of all generations. really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something Obsessed with a frightening, curse that he believes has been iscast over feels strange and and that something getting him andcloser, his family by thegoing spectre of a Woman Black, Arthur so they’re to stay up… untilin2:22…

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JASON MERRELLS TRISTAN GEMMILL MICHAEL GRECO BEN NEALON GARY WEBSTER AND GRAY O’BRIEN IN

A life in the balance. Twelve men.

One verdict.

REGINALD ROSE’S CLASSIC KNIFE-EDGE THRILLER DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER HAYDON DESIGN BY MICHAEL PAVELKA

Mon 29 Apr to Sat 04 May From £17.50 | Evenings & Matinees

A jury has murder on their minds and a life in their hands as they decide the fate of a young delinquent accused of killing his father. But what appears to be an open and shut case soon becomes a huge dilemma, as prejudices and preconceived ideas about the accused, the trial, and each other turn the tables every which way, until the nail-biting climax…

Reginald Rose’s gripping courtroom thriller stars Jason Merrells (Casualty, Emmerdale), Gray O’Brien (Coronation Street, Peak Practice), Tristan Gemmill (Coronation Street, Casualty), Michael Greco (EastEnders), Ben Nealon (Soldier Soldier) and Gary Webster (Minder, Family Affairs), alongside and all-star ensemble.

Twelve Angry Men has been hailed ‘the classiest, most intelligent drama playing on the West End’. It brings the 1957 three-time Academy Award nominated film, considered one of the great ‘must-sees’ of all time, to the stage.

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WORLD STAGE E

PREMIER

A Children's Theatre Partnership and Rose Theatre production

the at the of the Based on the novel by

Onjali Q. Raúf

Adapted by

Directed by

Nick Ahad Monique Touko

Tue 07 to Sat 11 May From £18.50 | Evenings & Matinees

WINNER

Blue Peter Book Award 2019

WINNER

Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2019

Told from a child’s perspective, balancing heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class highlights the power of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn’t always make sense and reminds us that everyone needs a place to call home.

There used to be an empty chair at the back of the class, but now a new boy called Ahmet is sitting in it.

He’s nine years old (just like me), but he’s very strange.

He never talks and never smiles and doesn’t like sweets – not even lemon sherbets, which are my favourite!

After learning that he has fled his own war-torn country, Ahmet’s classmates have ‘The Greatest Idea in the World’ – a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his family. An unexpected and often hilarious adventure follows all topped off with a terrific twist.

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Tue 21 to Sat 25 May From £20.50 | Evenings & Matinee

Fresh from complete sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe comes this critically acclaimed smash hit parody musical.

Starring Shawna Hamic (Orange is the New Black, 1776 on Broadway) as ‘Ursula’ and River Medway (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK) as ‘Ariel’, Unfortunate is coming to Blackpool and things are gonna get wet!

Join everyone’s favourite Disney Diva, Ursula, as she gives her take on what really happened all those years ago under the sea. With an original hot pop soundtrack and trademark filthy humour, it’s time to take the plunge and dive into this year’s hottest night out.

Cruella told her side, and Maleficent’s had her moment.

Now the legendary queer queen is ready to spill, in this tell-all tale of sex, sorcery and suckers.

Contains strong language, partial nudity, scenes of a sexual nature and flashing lights.

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Tue 14 to Sat 18 May From £16.50 | Evenings & Matinees

London Classic Theatre present

No institution, political view or tradition is safe, as Joe Orton focuses his wicked sense of humour on a range of targets, including the establishment, an ex-Prime Minister, cross-dressing, misogyny and the medical profession.

Orton brings together an array of distinctive characters, placing them in a series of improbable situations, unflinchingly exploring comic territory few playwrights before or since have dared to visit.

Contains strong language and subject matter which the playwright very much hoped audiences would find offensive.

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Tue 04 & Wed 05 Jun From £17.50 | Evenings & Matinees

October, 1839. As the Pequod prepares to sail out of Nantucket, her skipper, Captain Ahab, is in need of a crew.

Seeking fortune and adventure, a schoolmaster, Ishmael, ships aboard.

As the company is charged with one task: to wreak revenge on the infamous Moby-Dick, the white whale that lost Ahab his leg, the obsessive pursuit consumes them all.

Using some planks of wood, tattered sheets and an old accordion, the hunt for the most famous whale on earth is ingeniously brought to life by Simple8.

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Thu 08 Feb From £14.50 | Evening

LORE is the new production from award-winning dance company James Wilton Dance. It’s a folklore-inspired journey into a pagan world of gods, demons and humans, all embodied through otherworldly athleticism.

LORE is about connection to nature, making you feel the energy that flows from the ground, through our bodies and back into the earth.

Pre-show 'Curtain Raiser' by Scolds Bridle, local female folk duo who will be performing songs of nature, legend and myth (repeated post-show).

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Tue 19 Mar From £14.50 | Evening

NOBODY has been wowing audiences in the UK and Europe since September 2021. With its raw physical strength, gravity-defying choreography and daring action, NOBODY follows 7 characters on their journey to discover who they are.

NOBODY sees Motionhouse’s renowned dance-circus style reach new levels to tell this ultimately uplifting story, full of twists and turns.

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An Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv

Thu 29 Feb | From £38

Sat 23 Mar | From £38

A dazzling production of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias in a setting evoking Seville’s architecturally stunning Roman and Moorish influenced main square.

Returns with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.

“Hot-blooded, a joy”

Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards

The Independent

“This is a Butterfly to cherish”

Sung in French with English surtitles.

Manchester Evening News

*Cast subject to change.

Winner ‘Best Opera Award’

Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Sun 07 Apr From £40.50

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Mon 19 Feb £15.50 | Evening

‘Manchester-based theatre mavericks’ Creative Tourist

A ThickSkin production Commissioned by ThickSkin and Lawrence Batley Theatre Winner of the New Play Commission Scheme

Directed by ThickSkin’s Neil Bettles (How Not To Drown and Disney’s Bedknobs and Broomsticks), Peak Stuff presents three fast-paced, funny stories about modern consumerism. In an age of retail therapy, climate crisis and click-and-collect, who of us hasn't made that ill-fated compulsive purchase? to… In an age of retail therapy, climate crisis and click-and-collect, this show is for anyone who has ever made an ill-fated impulsive purchase?

One of the most visually thrilling and inventive shows you will see this year.

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Thu 22 & Fri 23 Feb | From £14.50

JUST ANNOUNCED!

Tue 08 to Sat 12 Oct | From £18.50

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TALES FROM PARADISE HEIGHTS

BY JOE O’BYRNE All seats £17.50 - Linked ticket: purchase two 'A Tales From Paradise Heights' shows for £30

Sat 17 to Mon 19 Feb

Thu 04 to Sat 06 Apr

Fri 31 May to Sun 02 Jun

Thu 25 to Sat 27 Jul

From the writer & director of The Haunting of Blaine Manor. Tales from Paradise Heights are a critically acclaimed series of separate but inter-connected plays, urban comedy/drama meets the supernatural, tales that have Joe described as the Salford Scorsese and the new Jimmy McGovern. Highly addictive, once you see one you have to see them all.

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Wed 14 to Sat 17 Feb | From £19.50 Get ready to ROCK! Cre8iv Theatre Co. present the Lancashire Premiere of the hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, School Of Rock: The Next Generation. Join us for a night you will never forget, come ‘Stick It To The Man’!

2024 Thu 07 to Sun 10 Mar | From £17 Whittaker's presents World At Your Feet which includes Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Riverdance and Musical Theatre.

All are performed by elite students; young & adult, 2–80yrs from Blackpool’s Whittaker Dance and Drama Centre.

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Wed 27 to Sat 30 Mar From £19 | Evenings & Matinees

BLACKPOOL OPERATIC PLAYERS Present

Presented by Blackpool Operatic Players. One of the “Greatest Movie Musicals of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends Betty Comden and Adolph Green from their original award-winning screenplay of Singin’ In The Rain.

“Filled with every memorable moment from the film and a downpour of unforgettable songs, Singin’ In The Rain is guaranteed to be a hit for any theatre audience.”

Singin’ In The Rain is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.com

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AT THE

GR AND FRANKIE BOYLE

DANIEL O'REILLY

LAP OF SHAME

OUT OF CHARACTER

Sun 11 Feb | £32.20 BBC

RADIO 4’S I’M SORRY I HAVEN’T A CLUE

Wed 28 Feb | £34 SOPHIE MCCARTNEY ...IS TIRED AND TESTED

Thu 14 Mar | From £24.50 TIM VINE BREEEEP!

Fri 22 Mar | £29.50 ADAM ROWE WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME?

Fri 12 Apr | £27 COUNT ARTHUR STRONG AND IT’S GOODNIGHT FROM HIM!

Sun 02 Jun | £26.50 JOE PASQUALE THE NEW NORMAL - 40 YEARS OF CACK!

Fri 15 Mar | £29.50

Mon 26 Aug | £27.50

* Please note: Comedic performances carry age guidance - please ask on booking.

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Sun 18 Feb £24.50

Tue 12 to Wed 13 Mar £16.50 (Under 18s £14.50 Excludes Band A)

THE PURRFECT FAMILY TREAT!

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

ON LIVE GE! STA

A musical play adapted & directed by DAVID WOOD based on the book by JUDITH KERR

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Tue 09 & Wed 10 Apr £17

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ILLUSTRATIONS COPYRIGHT © KERR-KNEALE PRODUCTIONS LTD 1968

Sun 31 Mar to Mon 01 Apr £21 (Under 18s £18.50 Excludes Band A)

Sun 07 Jul £22 (Under 18s £21)

Sat 13 Apr From £24

Fri 19 to Sun 21 Apr £19.50 (Under 18s £17.50)

Thu 30 May to Sat 01 Jun From £17.50

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Sat 15 & Sun 16 Jun | From £20.50 (Under 16s £2 off) Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party - it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day.

Thu 15 to Sat 17 Aug From £16.50

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MORE STORIES, MORE PEOPLE The Matinee Circle Make your Matinee theatre experience extra special with a pre/post-show event with a member of the company, artist, or host. Look for the ‘MC’ circle on a show page.

Bouncers

24 Feb, 1pm to 1.45pm

Oh What a Lovely War

02 Mar, 1pm to 2pm

My Beautiful Laundrette

04 Apr, 1pm to 2pm

Visit our website for upcoming Matinee Circle additions.

Mon 15 to Wed 17 Apr | £7 (Under 18s £5) Connections is the National Theatre’s nationwide youth theatre festival which champions the talent of young people from across the UK. The festival brings together some of the UK’s most exciting writers with the theatre-makers of tomorrow. From the 15 to 17 April 2024, you can see 6 brand new, exciting, contemporary plays written for and performed by young people from across the region. For full details and tickets visit our website and search ‘Connections'.

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LORE - James Wilton Dance Saturday 03 February (1.30pm to 3.30pm), The Space.

Storytelling session exploring myths, legends, and folklore with author Zowie Swann.

BUGSY MALONE

Musical Theatre Summer School Blackpool Grand Theatre will be taken over by young people aged 8 to 17 years, working with leading theatre-makers and industry professionals to create, rehearse, and perform a full-scale production of the world famous musical Bugsy Malone this summer (August).

Auditions will take place on Sunday 25 February. To find out more or book your place, email creativelearning@blackpoolgrand.co.uk

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T H E H I L A R I O U S C L A S S I C RO C K M U S I C A L S E N S AT I O N

Fri 09 Feb £35

Sat 10 Feb £38.50

Sun 03 Mar £30.50

Mon 11 Mar From £20.50 B A R R Y

S T E E L E ' S

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Sat 16 Mar £21

ASA MURPHY AS SEAMUS

Wed 20 Mar £33

RICKY TOMLINSON

MURPHY

A MUSICAL COMEDY BY

ASA MURPHY

AS HIMSELF

CATHERINE RICE AS IRISH ANNIE

WITH LIVE MUSIC BY SHENANIGANS

Thu 21 Mar £30.50

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Sun 24 Mar From £18.50

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Sun 14 Apr £32.50

Sun 28 Apr £39.50

Sun 19 May £28.50

Sun 26 May £36.70

Sat 08 Jun From £38.50

Wed 29 May £34

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Fri 07 Jun £34.50

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Sun 09 Jun £39.50

Wed 12 Jun £28

Thu 13 Jun From £28

Thu 27 Jun From £25.50 Steve Steinman Productions Presents

POWER BALLADS & ANTHEMS! SONGS THAT BROKE A MILLION HEARTS & ROCKED THE WORLD! HEART • AIR SUPPLY • MR. BIG • POISON MEAT LOAF • AEROSMITH • RAINBOW CUT TING CREW • FOREIGNER AND MANY, MANY MORE

Sat 29 Jun £37

Thu 11 Jul From £30.50

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Sun 21 Jul From £22.70

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Sat 13 Jul £23.50

Sun 04 Aug £29

Sun 18 Aug From £20

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Sun 25 Aug From £32.50

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Access for Everyone

Audio Described Performance

BSL Interpreted Performance

Touch Tour

Relaxed ‘Chilled’ Performance

The Gruffalo’s Child

Tue 12 Mar (4.30pm)

2:22 - A Ghost Story

Sat 27 Apr (2.30pm)

Cinderella

Sat 14 Dec (2pm)

Cinderella

Sun 29 Dec (1pm)

Cinderella

Sun 29 Dec (5pm)

Theatre Tours & Photographic Sessions

with Sean Conboy

Theatre Tours

Photographic Sessions

Backstage Secrets £20

Basic £49 Mon 08 Apr Sun 05 May

Sun 17 Mar (10.30am) Sun 12 May (10.30am) (90-minute tour followed by refreshments)

Grand Opulence £12.50 Mon 12 Feb (12pm) Thu 18 Apr (11am/12pm) Thu 06 Jun (11am/12pm)

(Runs from 10am to 3pm)

Advanced £129 Tue 20 Feb Tue 28 May (Runs from 10am to 3pm)

(45-minute tour)

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KEY GUIDE Look out for discounts available throughout our range of shows Concessions Concessions are available for over 65 years, visit online or contact us 01253 290190 for the discount amount, specific performances may be limited.

Under 18s/26s Tickets for under 18s/26s may be available, visit online or contact us 01253 290190 for the discount amount, specific performances may be limited.

1894 Club Discounts for 1894 Club members are available, visit online or contact us via the Club members line 01253 743333 for the discount amount, specific performances may be limited. The 1894 Private Box and Priority Seats are available for Gold and Diamond Members on selected performances.

Groups Group discounts are available. Reservation holds can be made on 40+ seats with payment due one month prior, 100+ seats 2 months prior. Free teacher seats may be available on selected performances. To reserve 40+ seats visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk/ groupbooking, 39 seats or less payment is due when booking, payments can be made by calling 01253 743232.

Age Guidance Specific age requirements may be required on particular shows.

These are most often comedians or shows that contain adult context. Children under 2 will require a ‘babe in arms’ ticket even without a seat allocated (This age can vary per show).

The Matinee Circle Make your Matinee theatre experience extra special with a preshow talk or event with a member of the company, artist or host pre/post show. Catch the ‘MC’ circle on selected shows.

Family Ticket Family ticket available. Number of persons included within a family ticket vary. For full details visit the show page online or call 01253 290190. Min 1 adult 1 child must be in the party.

Link Ticket Selected performances offer a link ticket, this means you get a discount on purchasing both shows (at the same time) that are linked. For full details visit the show page online or call 01253 290190.

INFORMATION For a full list of all shows currently on sale visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk Tickets Information Tickets can be booked (24hrs) at blackpoolgrand.co.uk, or by calling (01253 290 190) or visiting the box office (Tuesday to Saturday 11am-5pm*, times extend on show-days).

Ticket collects can be made at the main theatre foyer.

In line with new legislation our booking fee and levy is included in all stated ticket prices.

In line with GDPR we can only assist the purchaser of the ticket/account holder regarding changes, amends/refunds etc.

Pricing and information correct at time of printing.

Checking Your Tickets It is your responsibility to check your tickets straight away as mistakes or errors cannot always be rectified later. You and your party must not re-sell or transfer (or seek to re-sell or transfer) the tickets in breach of ticket terms.

Schedule/Casting Changes/Cancellation Tickets are sold subject to the Theatre and/or Producer’s right to alter the performance schedule or cast should circumstances beyond our control make this unavoidable, without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.

Ticket delivery E-tickets are sent to your email free of charge to be displayed on your smart phone/tablet. If we have your mobile number your tickets are sent to you again 3-days prior to the show you’re attending. Printed tickets can be posted for a £1.50 fee or can be collected from the Box Office.

Photography/Recording (in any form) Is strictly not permitted for safeguarding, copyright and GDPR conditions. The Theatre reserves the right for themselves or third parties to carry out general filming and recording in and around the Theatre.

I can no longer attend the performance Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets can be exchanged for another performance of the same production, there is an administration fee of £3.50 per ticket, subject to availability. We are happy to try and sell the ticket on for you (£3.50 per ticket fee), but the theatre must sell all its availability first.

Accessibility Please be aware we do not have a lift between floors (stairs to each level approx. 20 to Dress Circle, 40 to Upper Circle, and 55 steps to Gallery from the ground level. Wheelchair spaces are on the ground floor.

Babes-in-Arms/Toddlers If your child is over 2-years, they must have their own paid for seat/ticket. If your child is under 2-years-old, tickets are free, but they must sit on a parent or guardian lap and must have a ticket.

Babes-In-Arms tickets cannot be purchased via the website.

Refreshments (Bags/Prams/Wheelchairs) Our Bars and Concessions open 1hr prior to a performance. We ask that you refrain from bringing additional bags other than a small handbag which can go under your seat.

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Special Effects For special effects such as flashing light, smoke or loud bangs during a performance, please ask at the time of booking, although the inclusion may not be notified to the theatre until the actual performance date. Please check for foyer notices.

Group Social/Education Bookings Group bookings are available on selected shows. Reservations can be made on bookings of 40+ tickets. Bookings of 40 or less, will require payment at time of reservation. To make an enquiry of 40+ seats for a show visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk/groupbooking Privacy Notice (Data Protection – GDPR & PECR) Our Privacy Notice can be found here www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/privacy Blackpool’s Grand complies with to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) and PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations) under the provision of Legitimate Interest from 28 May 2018.

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WHAT’S ON FEBRUARY

APRIL continued

Bowie Experience

Thu 01 Feb

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Back Into Hell

Fri 02 Feb

Adam Rowe

Fri 12 Apr

Believe – The Cher Songbook

Sat 03 Feb

Andy and The Odd Socks

Sat 13 Apr

La Bohème

Sun 04 Feb

Northern Live

Sun 14 Apr

LORE – James Wilton Dance

Thu 08 Feb

NT Connections

Mon 15 to Wed 17 Apr

Coleen Nolan – Naked

Fri 09 Feb

Tue 09 & Wed 10 Apr

Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book

Fri 19 to Sun 21 Apr

Fri 09 & Sat 10 Feb

2:22 A Ghost Story

Tue 23 to Sat 27 Apr

Vampires Rock

Sat 10 Feb

The Illegal Eagles

Sun 28 Apr

Frankie Boyle – Lap of Shame

Sun 11 Feb

Twelve Angry Men

Mon 29 Apr to Sat 04 May

DNA [Studio]

School of Rock

Wed 14 to Sat 17 Feb

The Bench [Studio]

Sat 17 to Mon 19 Feb

Jurassic Earth Live

Sun 18 Feb

Peak Stuff

Mon 19 Feb

Bouncers

Wed 21 to Sat 24 Feb

Bi-Topia [Studio]

Thu 22 & Fri 23 Feb

BBC I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue

Wed 28 Feb

Carmen

Thu 29 Feb

MARCH Oh What A Lovely War

Fri 01 & Sat 02 Mar

Something About George

Sun 03 Mar

Whittaker’s World at Your Feet Thu 07 to Sun 10 Mar Buffy Revamped

Mon 11 Mar

The Gruffalo’s Child

Tue 12 & Wed 13 Mar

Sophie McCartney is Tired and Tested

Thu 14 Mar

Tim Vine – Breeeep!

Fri 15 Mar

Lets Dance by BSO

Sat 16 Mar

NOBODY - Motionhouse

Tue 19 Mar

The Roy Orbison Story

Wed 20 Mar

Irish Annie’s

Thu 21 Mar

Daniel O’Reilly

Fri 22 Mar

MAY The Boy at the Back of the Class Tue 07 to Sat 11 May What The Butler Saw

Tue 14 to Sat 18 May

Beyond The Barricade Unfortunate

Sun 19 May Tue 21 to Sat 25 May

The Searchers

Sun 26 May

Sound of Springsteen

Wed 29 May

Jurassic Live

Thu 30 May to Sat 01 Jun

Strawberry Jack [Studio]

Fri 31 May to Sun 02 Jun

JUNE Count Arthur Strong Moby Dick

Sun 02 Jun Tue 04 & Wed 05 Jun

The Best of Queen – Break Free Tour

Fri 07 Jun

Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Sat 08 Jun

The Carpenters Story

Sun 09 Jun

The Glenn Miller & Big Band Spectacular

Wed 12 Jun

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Thu 13 Jun

Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out

Sat 15 & Sun 16 Jun

The Rolling Stones Story

Thu 27 Jun

Steve Steinman’s Love Hurts

Sat 29 Jun

Madama Butterfly

Sat 23 Mar

JULY

Sunday Night at The Grand

Sun 24 Mar

Science Museum Live on Tour

Sun 07 Jul

Dreamboys

Thu 11 Jul

Singin’ In The Rain

Wed 27 to Sat 30 Mar

The Sooty Show

Sun 31 Mar & Mon 01 Apr

APRIL My Beautiful Laundrette

Tue 02 to Sat 06 Apr

Diane’s Deli [Studio]

Thu 04 to Sat 06 Apr

Giovanni – Let Me Entertain You

The Lancashire Hotpots

Sat 13 Jul

Time to Dance

Sun 21 Jul

I’m Frank Morgan Rewired [Studio] Thu 25 to Sat 27 Jul

Sun 07 Apr

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