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The Grand Theatre Blackpool

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ABOUT THE GRAND THEATRE

Our Mission and Goals

 

The Grand Theatre is an 1100-seat theatre designed by Frank Matcham in 1894. This amazing space is a wonder of restoration and revival, presenting a full range of every performing artform, as Blackpool's community theatre, Lancashire's preferred opera house and Britain's National Theatre of Variety.

Registered in England & Wales
Registered Office Address
The Grand Theatre
33 Church Street
Blackpool
FY1 1HT

Telephone 01253 290111
www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

Blackpool Grand Theatre Trust Limited
Registered in England and Wales No 1323495
Charity No 1022754

Blackpool Grand Theatre (Arts & Entertainments) Limited
Registered in England and Wales No 2825229
Charity No 506601



OUR MISSSION

Our mission is to continue our historic success in conserving the integrity of the irreplaceable Grade II* Listed Victorian theatre, welcoming theatregoers by presenting a discerning programme of popular, thought-provoking and progressive theatre for Blackpool and the North West

OUR GOALS

I. To promote the art of the theatre through programming innovating and rousing popular entertainment, drama, opera, ballet, dance, pantomime and music
II. To promote The Grand Theatre as the National Theatre of Variety
III. To identify new long term partnerships with professional theatre-makers, producers and promoters whose theatrical vision we venerate
IV. To host the productions of amateur theatre companies and community hirers
V. To find and develop theatregoers for different art forms from all sectors of our population
VI. Through an education programme including theatrical activities in the Lawrence House Studio at the Grand Theatre, to involve members of our communities of all ages as audiences and participants
VII. To maintain a commitment to the support, motivation and progress of all paid and volunteer staff working at The Grand Theatre
VIII. To operate a policy of equal opportunity throughout The Grand Theatre
IX. To maintain and develop our affiliations with the Friends of the Grand
X. To foster the great affection held for The Grand Theatre by the people of Blackpool and our communities
XI. To maintain relationships and foster new partnerships with stakeholders: Blackpool Council, Arts Council England, Equity, Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage, Blackpool Urban Regeneration Company ('ReBlackpool'), Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board, North West Regional Development Agency, European Regional Development Fund, Foundation for Sport and the Arts and others, whether investors for revenue or capital
XII. To affiliate with business sponsors, philanthropic trusts and foundations, educational organisations and all other encouragers of The Grand Theatre
XIII. To make available The Grand Theatre as a performing arts resource for all people of the Fylde Coast and our communities
XIV. To promote tourism and economic regeneration, in association with Blackpool agencies
XV. To operate The Grand Theatre on commercial principles as a well-managed business, optimising the net financial contributions from all income generating aspects of the theatre, remaining connected at all times to the realities of theatrical management
While some of the productions presented at the Grand Theatre may be regarded, in some quarters, as offensive or shocking, it is not our intention that we should offend religious, political, personal or social sensibilities.