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ACCESS INFORMATION
The Grand Theatre is committed to improving access for all theatregoers.
Access Performances
BSL Sign Interpreted Performances
Horrible Histories Sat 3rd May 2.30pm
Joseph Saturday 19th July 2.00pm
Audio Described Performances
Oliver! Sat 12th April 2.00pm
Mum’s the Word Sat 31st May 2.00pm
Hello, Dolly! Saturday 16th June 2.30 pm
Big Bad Mouse Sat 26th July 2.00pm
Seven Brides Sat 6th September 2.00pm
Beauty and the Beast Sat 18th October 2.30pm
Season Brochure
A copy of our brochure is also available in large print and on audio visual DVD, via the website or from the box office. It is important that the box office staff are notified of your requirements at the time of booking to ensure that suitable seating is allocated and other necessary arrangements made.
Large print brochure - Click to download
Box Office – Booking
The Grand Theatre Box Office is located at the front of the theatre on ground level (Church Street). Our Box Office staff are always happy to assist in ticket transactions or ticket collects outside the box office – please feel free to ask. Access Information Leaflet
Seating and Washrooms
Stalls seats have level access from Corporation Street and Matcham’s Bar. There are nine allocated wheelchair spaces available at every performance. If you have a larger or motorized chair, please state this at time of booking so that we can accommodate you in comfort and safety. There is a new wheelchair-accessible toilet at the rear of the Stalls and a chairlift is available to the Dress Circle for people with restricted mobility, accessible from Matcham Court.
The Lawrence House Studio is fully accessible to wheelchair patrons via a lift from Matcham Court. There is also an accessible
washroom.
Please notify the Access Officer in advance if you wish to use this facility. Persons may alight outside the theatre.
Induction Loop System and Infra-Red Headsets
An induction loop system is fitted in the Lawrence House Studio and the main auditorium. We have infra-red headsets available for a refundable deposit of £5 per headset; please notify the Box Office of the number required for your party, at the time of booking.
Assisted Dogs
Assisted dogs are welcome; please notify the box office at time of booking.
BSL Sign-Interpreted and Audio Described Performances
There are a number of BSL Sign-Interpreted and Audio Described performances throughout the year.
Ride-ability
This community transport service that operates in Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde is available to theatergoers who may experience problems using conventional buses. You can be collected from your home and taken to the Grand Theatre, by prior arrangement. Telephone 01253 293300.
Contact
If you have any queries or concerns about Access you should telephone or write to:
Mr. Robbie Pendlebury
Access Officer
Grand Theatre – National Theatre of Variety
33 Church Street
Blackpool
FY1 1HT
Or telephone 01253 290111
Minicom (Soon to be announced)
Or contact the Access Officer via our Contact Form
The Grand Theatre is very grateful to our volunteer Audio Describers and BSL Sign Interpreters:
Pat Hayes, Irene Ryan, Lynn Clarke, John Parker, Kath Wilsdon, Jackie Maxim and Maria Beswick.
The Grand Theatre is a member of SPIT:
Signed Performances in Theatre Limited
