FUN-PACKED FAMILY SHOWS AT BLACKPOOL’S GRAND THEATRE FOR 2011
31-12-2010 | Author: Press Office
Do you have a children entertaining emergency?
Make a resolution to treat your family to fantastic live shows at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre this 2011.
There’s a return visit from everyone’s favourite hero Fireman Sam by popular demand, exciting new stage adaptations of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and Roary The Racing Car, classic children’s fun with Thomas & Friends, the thrill of live music with Thriller Live, Shakespeare 4 Kidz’ stunning production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the magical pantomime Snow White starring madcap comic Steve Royle (BBC Radio Lancashire).
Do you have a children entertaining emergency? The Hero Next Door Fireman Sam returns to light up the New Year in his fabulous family show Pontypandy Rocks! on Saturday 15th January at 10am and 2pm. It promises to be one of Sam's busiest days yet again when he's called on to save a music festival that promises to rock Pontypandy. Will the show go on? Will Sam save the day? Will Elvis finally get to perform? And will it all happen before Norman finds out who the guest star is and ruins the surprise for everyone? With great songs, daring rescues and more adventure than ever before, you won't want to miss the welcome return of this scorcher of a live show!
All seats £11. Family of 4 ticket £38. Matcham Monkey Club members £10. Family of four £36
We’re Going On A Bear Hunt at Blackpool’s Grand on Friday 18th February at 1.30pm and Saturday 19th February at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Michael Rosen’s delightful book is brought vividly and noisily to life on stage in this fun-filled adaptation with a lively score. Join the intrepid explorers on their quest to find a bear as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the oozy squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands on adventure – plus a few special surprises!
All seats £10. Schools and groups of 10+ £8.50
Start your engines! Roary The Racing Car makes a pit stop at the Grand in his brand new live stage show on Wednesday 23rd February at 2.30pm and Thursday 24th February at 11am and 1.30pm. It’s the Champion of Champions race at Silver Hatch and Roary is revving up to battle it out with Maxi, Cici and the gang to win the race and lift the trophy. Farmer Green has created some special bio fuel to make sure the race is the fastest and the greenest ever – but hang on – Flash has his eyes on that fuel for his skateboard and Big Chris seems more interested in baking pizza and eating doughnuts than preparing the cars for the race. Luckily Marsha Marshall is on hand to make sure everyone is on track for the big day.
As with the animated TV series, the live show features the voice of award-winning comedian Peter Kay.
All seats £11. Family of 3 ticket £30, Family of 4 ticket £38
Shakespeare 4 Kidz transforms The Bard’s A Midsummer Nights’ Dream into a spell-binding musical your children will love and understand with the famous words cleverly woven into modern language. This dazzling production is packed with fairies and fun, royalty and romance, magic and misunderstandings and has proved a huge hit every time it has toured. Who can resist the story of a Duke marrying his Amazonian queen, two sets of lovers eloping into the woods, Bottom and his funny friends rehearsing a play and naughty sprite Puck causing no end of merriment. Simply a dream come true!
Tuesday 1st March at 1.30pm and 7.30pm, Wednesday 2nd March at 10am and 1.30pm.
Adult seats £16, Children £10.
Schools £10 plus 1 free teacher’s place with every 10 seats purchased.
The spectacular Thriller Live moonwalks into Blackpool’s Grand from Monday 29th March to Saturday 2nd April to celebrate the incredible career of the world’s greatest entertainer and undisputed King of Pop; featuring a West End cast of sensational singers, fantastic dancers and a live band to bring the magic of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 to life. This sensational show also includes eye-popping multi-media effects and choreography by the award-winning director Gary Lloyd (who has previously worked with artists including Leona Lewis, Will Young, Robbie Williams, and Girls Aloud. Thriller Live is also packed with over two hours of hit songs including I’ll Be There, I Want You Back, Can You Feel It, She’s Out Of My Life, Billie Jean, Earth Song and many, many more! You can’t beat it for a fabulous live family show!
Tickets from £16.50. Times vary.
It’s full steam ahead for a new story from Thomas the Tank Engine in Thomas & Friends at Blackpool’s Grand on Saturday 11th June at 11am, 2pm and 5pm & Sunday 12th June at 11am and 2pm. This all new 90-minute musical adventure is packed with audience sing-a-longs, high energy dancing and thrilling engine escapades. 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 co-operation. 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.
Adult seats £15, Child £13, Family of 4 ticket £49
This year’s fun-filled family pantomime is the enchanting tale of Snow White from Martin Dodd for UK Productions and will once again star the hilarious Steve Royle (BBC Radio Lancashire) with a full all-star cast to be announced. You can be sure it will be jam-packed with music and dance, fun and laughter, a beautiful princess, a wicked stepmother, a handsome prince and, of course, seven cheeky dwarfs! Oh yes it will!
A must for all the family at Christmas.
Times and ticket prices TBA. Bookings now being taken.
There’s family fun for everyone at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre in 2011. Share the experience...
Book seats now for you and your little loved ones by calling the Grand Theatre Box Office on 01253 290190, clicking online at www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk or popping into 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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Notes for Editors:
Matcham Monkey Club
Blackpool’s Grand Theatre launched the Matcham Monkey Club in 2008 to offer children aged 2 to 12 the chance to get more involved with the live theatre experience.
The Matcham Monkey Club at the Grand offers lots of exciting benefits for members including a FREE exclusive membership card, special discount for pantomime tickets, an opportunity for free show tickets, birthday treats, special events and the chance to meet the characters from your favourite children’s shows! And it’s free to join!
Visit www.matchammonkey.co.uk for further information or email Matcham Monkey himself on matchammonkey@blackpoolgrand.co.uk
For further Grand Theatre press & marketing information, review tickets, images etc, please contact:
Andrew Howard
Marketing
Grand Theatre
Blackpool
01253 290111
or email andrewh@blackpoolgrand.co.uk
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