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www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk
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Last Login: 9/25/2009
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| General | Theatre, touring shows, opera, ballet, drama, musicals, concerts, comedy, pantomime, concerts, childrens, family shows, paranormal events, farce, dance, variety, BSL signed performances, audio described performances, educational events, puppet festivals. | | Music | 42nd Street, Rocky Horror Show, South Pacific, Cats, Evita, Sound of Music, Joseph, Blood Brothers, Tutti Futti, Phantom of the Opera, Grease, Jesus Christ Superstar, Lion King, Billy Elliot, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Billy Elliot, Les Misables, Mary Poppins, Starlight Express, The Producers, We Will Rock You, Wicked, Cabaret, Chicargo, Spamalot, Dirty Dancing, Little Shop of Horrors, Mamma Mia, Footloose, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Anything Goes, Fiddler on the roof, Boogie Nights, RENT, Jungle Book, Gillbert and Sullivan, My Fair Lady, Saturday Night Fever, The King and I, Carousel, The Light in the Piazza, Annie Get Your Gun, Showboat, Cinderella, Oaklahoma, Showboat, By Jeeves, Aspects of Love, A Christmas Carol, Calamity Jane, Hello Dolly, Oliver, Singin' in the Rain, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Fame, Thoroughly Modern Millie, High School Musical | | Movies | 42nd Street, Rocky Horror Show, South Pacific, Phantom of the Opera, Sound of Music, Grease, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins, The Producers, Cabaret, Chicargo, Dirty Dancing, Little Shop of Horrors, Footloose, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Anything Goes, Fiddler on the roof, Boogie Nights, RENT, 39 Steps, Elephant Man, The Woman in Black, The Woman in White, Jungle Book, My Fair Lady, Saturday Night Fever, The King and I, Carousel, Annie Get Your Gun, Showboat, Cinderella, Oaklahoma, Showboat, By Jeeves, Aspects of Love, A Christmas Carol, Calamity Jane, Hello Dolly, Oliver, Singin' in the Rain, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, The History Boys, Mouse Trap, Lord of the Rings, Fame, Thoroughly Modern Millie, High School Musical |
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Theatre, Musical Theatre, The UK Theatre Group, Broadway & Musical Theatre, Stage, Screen, and Life (SSAL), Dance, an Artform, The British Theatre Group, Theatre Technicians UK
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| Status: | Single | | Zodiac Sign: | Leo |
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Dance - Performance - Ballet
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The Grand Theatre Blackpool. Interest in touring theatre shows. Visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290190
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Theatre - Drama - Other
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The Grand Theatre Blackpool. Interest in touring theatre shows. Visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290190
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Theatre - Music - Other
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The Grand Theatre Blackpool. Interest in touring theatre shows. Visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290190
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Grand Theatre Blackpool
Blackpool, Lancashire UK
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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.
Grand Theatre General Manager, Neil Thomson, said: “As with previous seasons at the Grand, we are continuing to give patrons value for money and in most cases offer ticket prices that are extremely competitive compared with City-based theatres.
“Blackpool’s Grand continues to evolve with the aspiration of becoming the number one touring theatre in the North West. This, of course, will only be achieved with your much appreciated support.”
CONTACTING THE GRAND THEATRE, BLACKPOOL
Book Tickets 01253 290190
or click on blackpoolgrand.co.uk
for bookings and further information.
WHAT'S ON OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS
SEP
Teechers by John Godber - Wed 9 Sep to Fri 11 Sep
Lawrence House Studio
Fast-moving, inventive and hugely entertaining, Teechers colourfully conjures up life at a modern comprehensive school, as we chart a drama teacher's precarious progress through two terms of recalcitrant pupils, cynical colleagues and obstructive caretakers.
Joe’s Summer Season 2009 - Thurs 10 Sep to Sun 13 Sep
Starring Joe Longthorne, Hilary O'Neil and the Harper Brothers. The Grand is delighted to welcome back legendary entertainer Joe Longthorne for Summer 2009. Joe's repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world's top singers. Shirley Bassey herself said: "Joe can do me better than I can do myself!" During his career, Joe has also received gold and platinum discs for his albums, enjoyed sellout concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and toured Australia several times.
A Grand Old Lady (Heritage Open Day) - Sun 13 Sep
Over the last 12 months the Grand Theatre, in partnerships with Blott Art Gallery and the Friends of the Grand, has commissioned a behind the scenes look at A Grand Old Lady – A year in pictures.
That’ll Be The Day - Mon 14 Sep & Tues 15 Sep
Joe’s Summer Season 2009 - Wed 16 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
Dave Kelly - Fri 18 Sep
The Lawrence House Studio
Dave Kelly is one of the very best Blues vocalists and slide guitarists this country has ever produced.
EVITA - Mon 21 Sep to Sat 3 Oct
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary musical features some of the most famous and inspiring stage music ever written, including the classic songs Don't Cry For Me Argentina, Oh What A Circus, You Must Love Me and Another Suitcase in Another Hall. With more than 20 major awards to its credit, and featuring one of the most coveted roles in musical theatre, this brand new production of the smash hit show truly promises to be THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR!
An Evening with Ben Dover Innocent – ’til proven filthy - Fri 25 Sep & Sat 26 Sep
Lawrence House Studio
Essex born actor and adult film maker Ben Dover brings his very own take on the adult film industry LIVE in the Grand Theatre’s Lawrence House Studio and talks about his 30 year career in ‘the movies’. This smash-hit new stand-up comedy show is definitely not for the faint hearted and has adult humour. Ben Dover was listed in Hustler Magazine’s Top 50 Most Influential People. Strictly 18+.
Grand Guided Tours with ‘Frank Matcham’ - Fri 25 Sep
See the renovated, ornate auditorium and savour the wonders of the hidden, functional world behind the curtain. Stand on the raked stage and observe the cantilevered tiers of circles. See the stage from the wings, the machinery for changing scenes and the ‘latest lighting equipment’ in what was one of Britain’s first all-electric theatres.
OCT
Ken Dodd The Happiness Show - Sun 4 Oct, Sun 11 Oct, Sun 18 Oct & Sun 25 Oct
The longest stand-up comedy routine ever returns to the Grand Theatre! Ken Dodd OBE is now in his 51st year of playing to sell-out crowds in the seaside town of Blackpool.
Porridge - Mon 5 Oct to Sat 10 Oct
Starring Shaun Williamson (EastEnders, Extras) as Norman Stanley Fletcher. The smash-hit TV sitcom Porridge is being brought to the stage for the very first time with popular TV and stage actor Shaun Williamson just announced to lead the cast of 14 as the cheeky, loveable rogue, Norman Stanley Fletcher. Penned by the original writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, this hilarious new stage adaptation features all your favourite characters from the original TV series.
Absurd Person Singular - Mon 12 Oct to Sat 17 Oct
Starring Lisa Kay (Heartbeat), Elizabeth Carling (Casualty), Deborah Grant (Not Going Out), Matthew Cottle (Game On), Stephen Beckett (Coronation St) and Robert Duncan (Drop The Dead Donkey). One of the West End’s biggest comedy hits is set to take the UK by storm in celebration of Alan Ayckbourn’s 50th year in the theatre. A classic comedy with outrageous characters and an all-star cast - this is Ayckbourn at his best!
Grand Guided Tours with ‘Frank Matcham’ - Fri 16 Oct
Dancing in the Streets - Mon 19 Oct to Sat 24 Oct
The Dancing in the Streets company perfectly re-create the energy, style and music of the stars of the Motown stable and they will certainly have you dancing in the aisles as they take you through the Motown repertoire, with classic hits including a selection of the following: I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Baby Love, My Girl, Dancing in the Streets, Signed Sealed Delivered I’m Yours, Please Mr Postman, Reach Out I’ll Be There, Stop In the Name of Love, Tracks of My Tears.
Guy Tortora Band - Fri 23 Oct
The Lawrence House Studio
GuyTortora is a songwriter, vocalist, guitar player – a musical artist who may confound expectations; combining in his work elements of jazz, folk, blues and country music, both in his original compositions and in the songs he chooses to ‘cover’.
Spiritual Evening with Helen Chadwick - Thurs 29 Oct
Lawrence House Studio
Psychic and Clairvoyant Medium Helen Chadwick returns to the Grand following sell-out appearances in 2007 and 2008.
Grand Theatre Ghost Tour - Fri 30 Oct
Dreamboats and Petticoats - Mon 26 Oct to Sat 31 Oct
Star cast to be announced. The ultimate British rock ‘n’ roll musical inspired by the best-selling album. Dreamboats and Petticoats takes you back to a time when each passing week brought another classic track. Featuring songs from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, Chuck Berry and many more.
NOV
Mugenjkyo Taiko Drummers - Sun 1 Nov
Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums interweave with layers of percussive soundscapes and delicate bamboo flute in a spellbinding display of precise choreography and sheer athleticism. Through years of rigorous touring, Mugenkyo have developed a gritty passionate style that is uniquely their own, retaining the traditional spirit of taiko yet creating a contemporary sound and a modern stage show that has captivated audiences everywhere.
Joe Pasquale The Autumn ’09 Tour - Mon 2 Nov
Why should you come and see Joe Pasquale? Well don’t come to see him because you think he’s funny or your partner likes him, Don’t see him because he set up a helpline for battered cod or you like the cut of his Jib - ’cos that’s healed up now. See him ’cos he has a lot of overheads and his tortoise needs the money to open a Velociraptor farm.
GOTTA SING, GOTTA DANCE - Wed 4 Nov
From Gershwin to Grease and Lloyd-Webber to Wicked, a cast of top West End performers take you on an exhilarating ride through the world of musical theatre in this fully staged and choreographed production accompanied by superb live band.
Joe Brown in Concert - Fri 6 Nov
Joe, along with his long-serving band and newest band member, record-producing son Pete, is back at Blackpool’s Grand by popular demand in another two-hour musical celebration.
The Alan Price Set Maximum Rhythm ‘n’ Blues - A Night at the Flamingo - Sat 7 Nov
Maximum Rhythm ‘N’ Blues - A Night At The Flamingo features an all star line-up of Alan Price, Zoot Money, Bobby Tench, Chris Farlowe and Maggie Bell.
Jimmy Tarbuck, This is My Life - Sun 8 Nov
Tarby, as he is known to millions of TV viewers, is one of the country’s most evergreen performers and a master of light entertainment.
Motionhouse Scattered - Tues 10 & Wed 11 Nov
Scattered explores our relationship with water and how it surrounds us in different forms throughout our lives: in birth, water ties us to life and on a more elemental scale, in ice, floods and tides, it can wash our lives away.
The Vagina Monologues - Fri 13 Nov
Starring Lesley Joseph (Birds of a Feather), Lisa Riley (Emmerdale) and Sally Lindsay (Coronation Street). Based on author Eve Ensler’s famous Vagina Interviews conducted with women from all around the world, this hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories.
Woody Mann - Fri 13 Nov - The Lawrence House Studio
Woody Mann has become one of the world’s most renowned guitar masters. Mann has pursued a rich and diverse career, which ranges from playing with jazz great Attila Zoller, accompanying songwriter Dori Previn, and teaching guitar to legendary recording artist Paul Simon.
Ed Byrne, Different Class - Sat 14 Nov
Half toff, half pikey – All comic! Stand up comedy star Ed Byrne drops in with his blisteringly funny one man show Different Class about marriage, class, the youth of today and anything else that strikes him as humorous.
LazyTown Live! The Pirate Adventure - Thurs 19 Nov to Sun 22 Nov
Hot on the heels of the phenomenally successful first ever LazyTown Live! comes a brand new show that’s guaranteed to make super-heroes of you all. Come aboard! Help Sportacus save LazyTown today!
Viennese Romance - Mon 23 Nov
Productions covered include The Merry Widow, The Student Prince, The White Horse Inn and Die Fledermaus and many more. Delight in such classics as You Are My Hearts Delight, Goodbye, My Hero, Vilia, The Merry Widow Waltz, Maxims Drink Drink Drink, Thunder and Lightning Polka.
Derek Acorah Autumn ’09 Tour - Tues 24 Nov
Derek Acorah is undoubtedly the UK’s No.1 Spirit Medium. The star of Sky Real Lives’, Derek Acorah Live and Living TV’s Derek Acorah’s Ghost Towns, Most Haunted, Most Haunted Live, The Antiques Ghost Show and Paranormal Egypt returns to the Grand.
African Music Night - Wed 25 Nov & Thurs 26 Nov
Blackpool’s Grand Theatre welcomes back Wedzi and the World Muzik Makers from South Africa for another fantastic African Music Night with the drum-beating, ground shaking Batanaimarimba Band.
Grand Guided Tours with ‘Frank Matcham’ - Fri 27 Nov
DEC
Peter Pan the Pantomime - Fri 4 Dec 2009 to Sun 3 Jan 2010
This year’s fun-filled family panto will star CBBC’s Barney Harwood (Smile, Prank Patrol, Basil’s Swap Shop) as Peter Pan and the hilarious Steve Royle (BBC Radio Lancashire) as silly sidekick Smee. Gary Turner (Emmerdale’s hot-blooded Latin chef Carlos Diaz) is Peter Pan’s arch enemy Captain Hook and CBBC’s Gemma Hunt is Peter’s mischievous fairy friend Tinkerbell, while madcap acrobats The Nitwits will be causing havoc as the crazy pirate crew.
Christmas Kate - Mon 7 Dec
Kate Rusby has become one of Britain’s foremost music artists, whether performing songs from the country’s rich music tradition or her own intuitive self-penned material.
Supernatural Events - Fri 11 Dec & Sun 19 Dec
Overnight Investigations at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre
Beyond The Barricade at Christmas - Mon 14 Dec
The most successful and popular touring show of its kind returns to Blackpool for the first time with Beyond the Barricade at Christmas. Come along and enjoy a great evening’s entertainment and get into the Christmas spirit!
Grand Guided Tours with ‘Frank Matcham’ - Fri 18 Dec
Christmas Concert With Carols - Mon 21 Dec
Poulton-le-Fylde Band, formed in 1874, provides entertaining concerts and can regularly be seen at local Gala and Club Days. Performing at The Grand this year will be one of the highlights of the Band’s busy festive season.
JAN 2010
The Russian State Ballet and Orchestra of Siberia
Russia’s acclaimed ballet company returns to the UK with a trio of much-loved masterpieces:
Swan Lake - Fri 8 Jan
The greatest romantic ballet of all! This is an immortal love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty.
The Nutcracker - Sat 9 Jan
In a magical production, this most famous of fantasy ballets begins as night falls on a traditional fireside scene on Christmas Eve.
Sleeping Beauty - Sun 10 Jan
Every child’s favourite fairy tale, this is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score.
For full 2009 show information and bookings please call the Grand Theatre Box Office on 01253 290190, click on the website www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk or visit the new Grand Theatre information sales point in the Houndshill Shopping Centre.
The Grand Theatre accepts no responsibility for items on linked Friends profiles or Groups of interest.
PLEASE NOTE We do not accept 'PRIVATE PROFILES'.
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