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As we approach the new decade, the Grand continues to bring a ‘variety’ of the best available productions to Blackpool, the Fylde and the North West.



This is despite the entertainment industry having some difficult economic times. As you will see, we have maintained a growing relationship with number one producers such as The Bill Kenwright organisation, UK Productions and Flying Entertainment.



I do hope you will be attracted to this season’s offerings and continue to support the theatre, as you have in the past.



Neil Thomson

Chief Executive and General Manager




THE CURTAIN RISES ON A NEW SEASON AT BLACKPOOL’S GRAND THEATRE


Grand Theatre has announced a packed programme of productions from Christmas through to May 2012

The beautiful Grand Theatre, Blackpool offers Blackpool and Fylde Coast residents and visitors a packed year-round programme of live theatre from opera, ballet, plays, comedies, musicals, contemporary drama and dance to fun children’s shows! There is always something for everyone at the Grand; just take a look for yourself! 

Neil Thomson, The Grand Theatre’s General Manager, said, “This season we have embarked upon an ambitious programme of quality drama to complement our ever-eclectic offerings. These productions come from a number of acclaimed companies which include PW Productions’ An Inspector Calls, the National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller. The Grand was highly delighted to join the Touring Consortium, and following the success of To Kill a Mocking Bird, the 2012 production is Diary of Anne Frank, a beautifully tender, disturbing and powerful new production. The third of our ‘A’ rated productions is Anne Boleyn from Shakespeare’s Globe and English Touring Theatre, following two sell out seasons at the Globe, London.

“Research showed that musicals were amongst our strongest and most supported genres and we are happy to announce the long- awaited return of Annie and 42nd Street.

“We hope that this journey into high class drama whets your appetites for future seasons. The Grand has taken a large financial gamble to bring you these productions. Please support them.”

Musicals are always enjoyed by Blackpool audiences and this season we have one of the most successful musicals of all time visiting the Grand from Tuesday 22nd to Saturday 26th November, Annie starring Su Pollard as Miss Hannigan plus a West End company of 40!

Direct from the West End, Dreamboats and Petticoats, featuring some of the greatest hits of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era jives into the theatre Monday 23rd to Saturday 28th January. Rainy Days and Mondays – The Carpenters Story brings some timeless and unforgettable hits to the theatre on Saturday 7th April.

Blackpool Operatic Players will return with the Tony Award winning Titanic the Musical from Wednesday 11th April, 100 years after the liner sank on her maiden voyage.

We are also delighted to announce that an action packed musical adventure, Swallows and Amazons, will be sailing into the Grand on Tuesday 8th May to Saturday 12th May. Follow Captain John and his able crew as they set sail to Wildcat Island for exotic adventures encountering savages, dastardly pirates and much more!

We can also announce that the Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival, 42nd Street will be dancing into the Grand in July 2012.

All the family can enjoy theatre with a host of children’s productions including our fantastic pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs starring Coronation Street’s Janice Battersby (Vicky Entwistle), Grand favourite Steve Royle and, from Hi-5, Jenny Jones as Snow White from Friday 2nd December to Monday 2nd January.

Ahoy there me Hearties! Peppa Pig and her friends are going on a treasure hunt and need your help! Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt visits the theatre on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22ndJanuary; Fireman Sam, the brave and friendly hero next door is back on Sunday 19th February with Pontypandy Rocks! Horse + Bamboo present a gorgeously rendered re-telling of the classic girl-and-the-wolf tale with Red Riding Hood on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th March.

If you like comedy how about Milton Jones (you know, the wierd bloke with the shirts from Mock the Week) on Sunday 27th November? Russell Kane (star of loads of stuff on the telly) brings Manscaping to the theatre on Sunday 26th February and the Master of Mirth returns. Ken Dodd comes back to The Grand on Saturday 5th May. You’ll be laughing so hard, you’ll be wiping tears away from your eyes all night!

Ballet returns this season with the Russian Ballet and Orchestra of Siberia from Sunday 18th to Monday 19th March with Sleeping Beauty (Sunday) and Giselle (Monday). Book now – tickets for these performances sell very quickly!

Talented local dancers also take to the stage throughout the season with World At Your Feet Diamond Show, celebrating 60 years of Blackpool’s Whittaker Dance and Drama Centre from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th February and Phil Winston’s Theatreworks presenting The Works from Friday 16th to Saturday 17th March.

If you like quality drama a must see is The National Theatre’s production of An Inspector Calls, returning to the Grand by popular demand from Tuesday 10th – Saturday 14th January. Directed by Stephen Daldry, director of one of Britain’s best loved films, Billy Elliott, this classic thriller is not to be missed.

The Grand Theatre is proud to announce that it is now part of the Touring Consortium. Following the success of To Kill a Mocking Bird the 2012 production, with York Theatre Royal, is Diary of Anne Frank. This beautifully tender and powerful account of hope, courage, survival and loss is at the theatre from Monday 16th – Saturday 21st April.

The girls are back! One of BBC television’s most popular and fondly remembered sitcoms comes to the stage with all three of its original cast members, Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph. Birds of a Feather is at The Grand from Tuesday 24th to Saturday 28th April. This is a rare chance to see the original cast re-united on stage for the very first time.

The Grand Theatre’s commitment to Education continues and, in partnership with Blackpool Schools and Blackpool Council’s Music Service, we are delighted to present Schools Alive 2012 returning from Monday 30th January to Friday 3rd February.

From Tuesday 27th to Saturday 31st March we are proud to announce that English Touring Theatre will be presenting The Shakespeare’s Globe production of Anne Boleyn. Compelling and witty this celebration of a great English heroine, Anne Boleyn, leaps between generations to reveal the debt King James I owed to Anne when he reconciled England’s religious factions by creating his common Bible. Following two sell-out London seasons this vibrant and gripping production is unmissable.

Opera will be making a return to Blackpool this season Derek Block and Blackburn International present Ellen Kent’s Production of La Bohème on Tuesday 6th March. On Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th February Opera della Luna bring their modern, stylish and funny production of The Merry Widow to The Grand.

Other great shows include Beyond the Barricade at Christmas, back by overwhelming public demand on Monday 12th December and the return of Poulton Brass Band with their ‘Grand’ Christmas Concert with Carols on Monday 19th December. On Thursday 19th January Impresario and Music Hall authority Duggie Chapman gives a fascinating talk on the music hall stars from the 30s and 40s in From Music Hall To Variety.

Wednesday 8th February will see Colin Fry bringing his own unique style of comfort and upliftment to ordinary people and Thursday 3rd May sees the return of Sally Morgan with Psychic Sally on the Road. Showzam! is back from 10th to 19th February. Friday 17th February sees Ida Barr’s Variety Parade take to the stage at the Grand. A full announcement of our week’s presentations will be coming soon.

Feast of Fiddles is a musical extravaganza like no other, and arrives at the Grand on Sunday 8th April. The Solid Silver 60s Show is back on Sunday 15th April featuring the unforgettable talents of Peter Noone, Chris Montez, Brian Heyland, special guest Brian Poole and Vanity Fare.

To book for any show you can call the Box Office on 01253 743339 or click on www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk, or visit us at the Grand Theatre information sales point in the Houndshill Shopping Centre.

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Don’t forget - Parking is available at a discounted rate at the secure West Street Car Park, directly opposite the theatre’s entrance. Book your parking ticket when you book your show tickets from the Box Office and you can have parking from 5.30pm until 12.30am for only £2.50!

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