Blackpool Grand says ‘Everyone Has A Thing’ – Blackpool Grand Theatre launches its first New Season of 2022.

What’s your thing? Drama, dance, comedy, music or fabulous family entertainment?

Whatever it is, Blackpool Grand Theatre has got you covered with a spectacular season that’s jam-packed with new and exciting shows to amaze and delight.

Get back to being you this year…

Dazzled by drama? Snap up your seats now for captivating dramas full of famous names, from the gripping thriller Catch Me If You Can starring Patrick Duffy (Dallas), Linda Purl (Homeland) and Gray O’Brien (Coronation St); to the intriguing whodunit Father Brown – The Murder in The Mirror starring John Lyons (A Touch of Frost) and the award-winning musical drama The Rise and Fall of Little Voice starring Shobna Gulati (Coronation St) and Ian Kelsey (Emmerdale) with humour, heart and countless powerhouse ballads.

Just announced! Agatha Christie’s magnificent murder mystery The Mousetrap will be slipping into Blackpool Grand Theatre as part of its UK Tour direct from the West End. Watch this space for further details on when to snap up your tickets for an iconic slice of theatrical history…

Bewitched by dance? Renowned company James Wilton Dance has created a breath-taking new work of immense physicality, driving energy and sweeping beauty with The Four Seasons; Northern Ballet will delight young and old with a charming child-friendly retelling of the classic tale of Pinocchio and celebrated dance stars Wayne Sleep and Craig Revel Horwood bring their trademark wit and plenty of showbiz glitter for each of their very own ‘audiences with’ when they will reveal all the backstage gossip!

If ever there was a time we needed a laugh, right? The Grand is bringing back the happiness with madcap comedy Some Mother’s Do ‘Ave Em starring Joe Pasquale (I’m A Celebrity) and Suzie Blake (The Victoria Wood Show) for the ultimate feel-good night out. Frank-ly it’s too good to miss! Plus, there are a whole host of top nights out with stand-up stars Omid Djalili, Ed Byrne, Jason Manford, Milton Jones and Julian Clary taking to the mic to namedrop just a few…

Love live music? Relive the glorious age of Glam Rock with ELO Again, experience all the unforgettable hits from A to Ziggy with the Bowie Experience, go Beyond The Barricade for two magnificent hours of the very best of Broadway and the West End, and celebrate the welcome return of stellar songstress Elkie Brooks with her unmistakeable husky vocals. Fool If You Think It’s Over! There are many more magical nights of music at The Grand too…

Looking for family fun? Bring the gang back together this year for the award-winning stage adaptation of David Walliams’ fabulous crime caper Gangsta Granny; join Paddington, Pip and Posy and all the cheeky crew in the all-singing, all-dancing Milkshake! Live; splash in muddy puddles with the irrepressible Peppa Pig and don’t forget our fabulous family pantomime Sleeping Beauty starring the superbly silly Steve Royle. It’s never too soon to book for Christmas 2022. Oh no it isn’t!

Looking for something educational? Bring the classroom to life and give your little learners a flying start with bold and imaginative productions of George Orwell’s Animal Farm with incredible puppetry and award-winning design, or a thrilling new ensemble telling of Michael Morpurgo’s favourite work Private Peaceful. Teacher resource packs are also available online for these shows.

Everyone Has A Thing…

Ruth Eastwood, Blackpool Grand Chief Executive said ‘I can’t tell you how pleased I am to be able to open a second season in a row since re-opening. It’s been touch-n-go at times. Since September 2021, we’ve been working hard to ensure that we can welcome audiences back safely, comfortably and with great customer service. And we are really appreciative how super-supportive our audiences have been on the whole. There’s been change for everyone. 

‘It’s been a bit of a bumpy ride.  The autumn was ‘tricky’ for Entertainment venues across the UK.  Then, luckily for us, things took off with Pantomime and we managed to complete a full run of 52-performances – even if a few of them were of Snow White and the Six Dwarfs, due to the Omicron virus. But our audiences loved it, thank you for your support! It gives us the confidence that maybe, given a little more time, things may start to recover.’

Get back to being YOU this year… Blackpool Grand Theatre knows #everyonehasathing and will be delivering a mini-guide of all its shows to every household in the FY postcode area so watch that letterbox! Alternatively, all shows are listed on the website.

Call the Blackpool Grand Theatre Box Office on 01253 290190 or visit BlackpoolGrand.co.uk for full show listings, bookings, and further information.

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