From variety, musicals and comedy giants to Shakespeare, ballet, drama and dance. Blackpool Grand Theatre caters for every age, pocket and personality. Take a look at what’s coming up and book your tickets today!

Heritage Tours at Blackpool Grand Theatre

Backstage Secrets Tours – 10.30am on 30 April. 90min | £20pp
Stand on the raked stage and discover the backstage workings of theatre. (Tour includes Stalls, Dress Circle, Walkway, Royal Box and Stage Door. Plus Fly Floor, Gallery, Dressing Rooms, Matcham Court & Stage). This tour ends with delicious cake and tea in the Dress Circle Bar.

Grand Opulence Tour – 12 noon on 18 May. 45min | £12.50pp
Discover the theatres history, front-of-house Grandeur and Opulence. (Tour includes Stalls, Dress Circle, Walkway, Royal Box & Stage Door).

Book your tickets here. Call 01253 290 190 or pop-in to the Box Office to book (& please mention Visit Fylde Coast!)

Friends of the Grand Theatre Coffee Mornings

The Friends of The Grand were formed in 1973 to save Blackpool’s beautiful Grand Theatre from demolition. An independent organisation, it’s provided financial and voluntary support to the theatre for nearly half a century. Early Friends included such names as Violet Carson (Ena Sharples), Alistair Cooke, Leslie Crowther, Tim West and Prunella Scales. Billy Pearce, Johnnie Casson and founding member Sir Ken Dodd OBE. Over the last 25 years, The Friends have contributed in excess of one million pounds towards much-needed Grand Theatre projects. Including the provision of new carpets, seating and technical equipment.

The Friends of The Grand hold a popular monthly Coffee Morning. They take place at 10.30am on the third Thursday of each month. Tickets are £5 and include choice of coffee or tea and a delicious cake selection. Each includes a fascinating live speaker and of course the famous Friends raffle with the chance to snap up some great prizes. Here’s the forthcoming guest speakers!

Annual membership of Friends of The Grand is just £20, with an under-18s and over-65 price of £10 per year. For more info please visit: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/join-and-support-us/how-to-support-us/friends-of-the-grand

Cinderella – Pantomime 2024-25 at Blackpool Grand Theatre!

6 December to 5 January including matinee and evening performances. Accessible performances are also available.
Please call the Box Office on 01253 290190 or visit www.BlackpoolGrand.co.uk for bookings and further information.

Blackpool Grand Theatre announced that TV and stage sensation HAYLEY TAMADDON will be casting an enchanting spell this Christmas as the glittering Fairy Godmother! And Blackpool’s very own Kitty Harris will thrill her millions of TikTok followers as CINDERELLA! She’s digital dynamite, now world famous on TikTok for her hilarious comedy sketches and behind-the-scenes glimpses into daily life. Her unique blend of humour and storytelling hasearned her a whopping 1.2million followers! She’s also trained in musical theatre and has graced the stage in top musicals from Greatest Days to Chicago and is currently starring in the smash-hit UK tour of Burlesque the Musical.

Kitty’s debut on the famous Blackpool Grand Theatre stage marks a special moment in entertainment history. She’ll appear at the very same theatre as her father – the late ventriloquist Keith Harris. He performed to delighted audiences for many years with his hilarious puppets Orville the Duck and Cuddles the Monkey. Keith also still holds the record for the number of seats sold in a summer season at the Grand Theatre for his legendary five-month run in 1983!

Martin Dodd for UK Productions Ltd in association with Blackpool Grand Theatre presents Cinderella Pantomime 2024-5. It’s one of the most enchanting rags-to-riches fairy tales of them all.

Starring Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Comic and Panto favourite Steve Royle as Buttons. Jamie Morris and Tarot Joseph return once more as the incredibly gorgeous Ugly Sisters, Melody and Harmony Hard-Up. PLUS an all-star cast and of course, the Sensational Shetland Ponies…

Blackpool’s No.1 Pantomime, Cinderella, features sumptuous costumes, magnificent scenery and the unmissable and magical rags-to-riches transformation. The fabulous family pantomime at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre is always a laugh-a-minute extravaganza! Enjoy stunning sets, top musical hits, fantastic costumes and exciting special effects for audiences both young and old!

What’s On at Blackpool Grand Theatre – in 2025

Anton Du Beke at the Musicals – Mon 17 March at 7.30pm

Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage in 2025. With his live band, guest singer and dancers, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter. With Strictly professional dancer, Lauren Oakley for the spring shows and singer Lance Ellington, as well as a live band and a company of dancers to create an evening filled with song, dance and a lot of Musical fun.

Anton will be performing songs and dances from some of his favourite musicals. Expect a glamorous evening from classic West End and Broadway shows. Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from his time on Strictly Come Dancing that will have you laughing out loud.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

RSC Schools Playmaking Festival 2025 – The Tempest – Tues 18-20 March at 1 & 6pm

We welcome our RSC Associate Schools to the Grand Theatre for the Playmaking Festival 2025 to tell a story about families, magic and forgiveness. This story is the perfect way to celebrate a love of Shakespeare and Theatre Making shared by our 100’s of young performers.

Prospero is a powerful magician who creates a storm, or tempest, that sets the scene for the play. In the events that follow we see a plot to murder the King of Naples, a drunken scheme to kill Prospero and a romance between Miranda and the King’s son, Ferdinand. In the end everyone is forgiven and they all set sail for home.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Rave On – Fri 21 March at 7.30pm

Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation. From the emergence of Rock and Roll at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee to the British Invasion and beyond. It’s a musical adventure you won’t want to miss. Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades.

Join us for an exhilarating evening of toe-tapping, sing-along iconic classics. Vibrant vintage costumes, colourful staging and dancing in the aisles! Take a step back in time and experience the history of rock and roll music like never before. Rave On includes hits from the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles. Connie Francis, Neil Sedaka, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Lulu, The Beach Boys and many more.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons – Sat 22 March at 7.30pm

The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a street lamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history.

From the streets of New Jersey to the dizzying heights of the West End and Broadway, this incredible music has delighted audiences for over five decades. The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons features all your favourite songs including Sherry, My Eyes Adored You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Walk Like A Man, and many more. Featuring cast members from the smash-hit Tony award winning musical ‘Jersey Boys’ and other hit West End shows, and supported by an exceptional live band, The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is guaranteed to leave you saying ‘Oh, What A Night!

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe – Sun 23 March at 8pm

Award-winning comedian, writer, presenter, and actress Katherine Ryan is at the top of her game and Battleaxe brings her back out on tour after the sell-out international smash hit that was Missus ended its year-long run in 2022.

Star of UKTV’s hugely popular new series Parental Guidance as well as Comedy Central’s upcoming Out of Order with Rosie Jones and Judi Love, TV’s beloved Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Battleaxe, which will embark on a major UK and European tour in 2024.

Katherine is the creator and Star of Netflix’s smash hit The Duchess along with two global Netflix comedy specials: In Trouble and Glitter Room as well as 2022’s Missus on Sky / Now TV. She also hosted Backstage With Katherine Ryan for Amazon Prime and starred in Sky’s Romantic Getaway with Romesh Ranganathan. Get your tickets now to see a true masterclass on how to enter your Battleaxe era. 16+

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Little Women – Tues 25-29 March at 7.30pm

Anne-Marie Casey’s masterful new adaptation of Little Women that breathes new life into one of the best loved novels of all time. Step into the world of sisterhood, courage, ambition, as the March sisters – tomboy Jo, beautiful Meg, sensitive Beth, and spoilt Amy – navigate the challenges of the Civil War era, forging unbreakable bonds of love and family.

Starring famous TV faces Belinda Lang (2point4 Children, Sister Boniface Mysteries), Honeysuckle Weeks (Foyles War, Calendar Girls the Musical), Jack Ashton (Call the Midwife, The Archers) and Grace Molony (Country Girls, The Great). With Top theatre actors Cillian Lenaghan (The Woman in the Wall); Jade Kennedy (Rebus: A Game Called Malice); Catherine Chalk (Hilma) and Imogen Elliott (Grantchester).

Inspired by author Louisa May Alcott’s own journey into womanhood, Little Women is as relevant today as it was at the time of its first release, proving that women can be bold, persistent, self-assured, and the heroes of their own story. This beautiful new adaptation is a celebration of women, filled with laugher, tears and a theatrical, heart-warming lifting of the spirits.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Heritage Tour and Afternoon Tea – Mother’s Day Sun 30 March & 2 May at 2pm

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an Elegant Theatre Experience She’ll Never Forget

This Mother’s Day, treat the special woman in your life to a truly unique celebration. Immerse yourselves in the rich history and timeless elegance of Blackpool’s iconic Grand Theatre with our exclusive Theatre Tours, followed by a sumptuous Afternoon Tea on the Stage.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Shirley Valentine – 1-5 April at 7.30pm

Be transported to sunny Greece with this beloved northern comedy!

Housewife Shirley feels stuck in a rut and frustrated now that the kids have flown the nest. Whilst making egg and chips for her husband, she can’t help but wonder what has happened to her life… When the opportunity arises to leave Lancashire behind for a holiday in Greece, she is off! Leaving a note on the kitchen table, Shirley heads to the sun to rediscover herself.

From the writer of Blood Brothers and Educating Rita, this critically acclaimed romantic comedy was made into an Oscar nominated film starring Pauline Collins and Tom Conti. Mina Anwar reprises the title role in Willy Russell’s heart-warming comedy following her acclaimed performance in the Octagon Theatre’s 2020 production.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets – Sun 6 Apr at 3pm

The Ultimate Pop Concert! Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Come along to the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment.

Let’s ‘Shake it Off’ to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to ‘Flowers’ with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves to ‘Vampires’ with Olivia Rodrigo, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as ‘Espresso’.

Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show. Flowers and Friendship Bracelets creates unforgettable memories for children and families. This show is the Ultimate Concert Experience!

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Handbagged – 8-12 Apr at 7.30pm

The Iron Lady vs. The Crown: It’s a handbag-off for the ages! Moira Buffini’s clever and fiercely funny comedy is a fly-on-the-wall look at what might have happened when Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher came face-to-face in the privacy of the palace.

Over the course of a decade did the Monarch and the Iron Lady ever find a common ground, or did their stiff upper lips reign supreme? This highly entertaining Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Theatre Nation Partnerships production explores the intense relationship between two of history’s most revered female leaders, and the legacy they each left behind.

An unmissable and fiercely funny comedy. The handbags are out, and so are the secrets!

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Omid Djalili: Namaste – Sun 13 Apr at 8pm

The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet.

No government gets a green card. No tyrant avoids a take down. No audience member leaves the theatre with an ounce of laughter left in them. You have been warned!

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Guys and Dolls – 16-19 Apr at 7.30pm

Don’t miss the Musical Event of the Year from local company Blackpool Operatic Players – Guys and Dolls Is Back! Get ready for a night of dazzling entertainment, heart-pounding excitement, and unforgettable tunes.

Guys and Dolls, hailed as the “perfect musical comedy,” is the show everyone’s talking about – and for good reason! This iconic Broadway smash hit has captivated audiences since its 1950 debut, running an astonishing 1,200 performances. It scooped up countless awards, including Tony, Drama Desk, and Olivier Awards, and has been performed by some of the biggest stars like Ewan McGregor, Jane Krakowski, and Jessica Biel.

From the sewers of New York to the streets of Havana, every scene of Guys and Dolls bursts with larger-than-life characters and jaw-dropping musical numbers. Frank Loesser’s timeless score, with hits like “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” will have you humming all the way home.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Country Superstars – Sun 20 Apr at 7.30pm

Country Superstars Theatre Tour – Dolly Parton and Friends Tribute Show is coming to Blackpool Grand with an Award Winning Cast, as seen in London’s West End Leicester Square Theatre, Grand Ole Opry and Nashville’s Broadway.

Described by Kenny Rogers as “Europe’s leading Dolly and Kenny impersonators” – this truly unique show is hosted by the star of “The Dolly Parton Experience” Sarah Jayne, most recently seen on US TV’s Nashville CH5 Forrest Saunders Show.

The show features award-winning impersonations of Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Billie Jo Spears, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Garth Brooks, John Denver, Glen Campbell and Canadian country superstar Shania Twain and includes The Country Superstars Band.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

National Theatre Connections – ‘No Regrets’ and ‘YOU 2.0’ – Mon 21 Apr at 6.30pm

Connections is the National Theatre’s annual, nationwide youth theatre festival, celebrating 30 years of championing young talent from across the UK. Each year, The National Theatre commission ten new plays for young people to perform, pairing some of the UK’s most exciting writers with the theatre-makers of tomorrow.

Blackpool Grand Theatre is proud to be hosting the National Theatre Connections Festival, with five local Young Theatre groups taking part, including our very own Grand Young Company young actors.

No Regrets by Gary McNair

Over the course of five years, playwright Gary McNair spoke to people at all stages and in all walks of life on the subject of regret. This play marks the results of those conversations. A collection of scenes from the silly to the profound, that charts our relationship with the things we should have done but didn’t and the things we shouldn’t have done, but did.

YOU 2.0 by Alys Metcalf

Strangers Martha and Isaac find themselves forced into playing YOU 2.0, a new therapy video game designed to help players access their better selves. As they tackle the levels in two player mode, the pair form an unlikely friendship behind the anonymity of their gaming avatars, but their impact on each other’s lives goes much deeper than the game.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

National Theatre Connections – ‘Normalised’ and ‘The Company of Trees’ – Tues 22 Apr at 6.30pm

Normalised by Amanda Verlaque

How do you protect a memory against a homophobic bully, when the bully is your own brother? When an environmental campaign is the catalyst for protecting an LGBTQIA+ shrine, a group of friends must confront what comes first – friends, or family. And as the stakes rise, the battle lines are drawn between being loyal, being an ally, and what does “normal” really mean anyway?

The Company of Trees by Jane Bodie

When new girl Willow moves into town, the popular gang at school don’t welcome her. But when gang leader, Taylor, has a spectacular gymnastic accident, leaving her bed-bound, her once loyal gang, begin to drop away. Enter Willow, to share Taylor’s solitude, teach her about trees and poems that don’t rhyme and Taylor begins to heal. A play about bullying, bravery, the power of nature, finding friendship, loneliness and Hanoi the giant tortoise.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

National Theatre Connections – ‘Mia and the Fish’ – Wed 23 Apr at 6.30pm

Mia and the Fish by Satinder Chohan is a modern retelling of the ancient Indian myth Manu and the Fish. Mia is a young refugee girl who along with her sister is washed up onto the shores of the UK. Against the backdrop of a freak winter heatwave, as the climate emergency becomes critical, one day Mia happens upon and nurtures a talking fish, that she names, Samaki. As well as becoming Mia’s friend and confidante, Samaki quickly grows and becomes a giant fish, larger than any marine animal the world has ever known and the key to her and her friends’ survival in the face of the imminent extinction of
humanity.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

The Sensational Sixties Experience – Thurs 24 Apr at 7.30pm

Join us for the musical phenomenon with this festival of nostalgia. The Sensational Sixties Experience has the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960’s. Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years this is the show to see. These legends of the 60’s will deliver to you a night never to be forgotten.

Starring Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich, The Trems (featuring Jeff Brown, former member of The Tremeloes), Spencer James (lead singer with The Searchers), The Fortunes, and Vanity Fare. Full of timeless classics, hits include The Legend Of Xanadu, Silence Is Golden, Everlasting Love, Storm In A Teacup, Hitchin A Ride, plus many more. Step back in time to when pop music was at its very best.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Seven Drunken Nights – Fri 25 Apr at 7.30pm

Direct from the West End and riding high on the success of world tours, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners brings the ultimate feel-good Irish show to Blackpool Grand Theatre.

In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghues, we invite you to join a talented cast of seasoned musicians dedicated to bringing the music of this iconic group back to life.

Steeped in song, story and revelry, this spectacular tale celebrates The Dubliners, Ireland’s favourite musical sons in authentic style. This critically-acclaimed production spans half a century, invoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke and Jim McCann.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

A Star Is Born – 26-27 Apr at 7 & 6pm

Experience the magic of live music, song, and dance in, ‘A Star Is Born.’ This inspiring show follows a young person’s dream of becoming a star, capturing the excitement, challenges, and triumphs along their journey.

With breathtaking choreography and live musical performances, this is a story of dreams, friendship, transformation, and the drive to shine. Join us for 3 unforgettable performances, leading up to an electrifying curtain call that celebrates the power of becoming a star.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

RSC First Encounters – The Tempest – 28 & 29 Apr at 1.30pm

A perfect storm brings a feuding family and a king together on a magical island.

When Prospero escaped Milan with his daughter years ago, the chance to return didn’t ever seem possible. Now ruler of a magical island, Prospero has his chance; as the King of Naples and Prospero’s estranged sibling Antonio, sail close to the island. Will Prospero take revenge, or will all be forgiven and forgotten?

This 80-minute version of The Tempest uses an edited version of the original play to create the perfect first introduction for young people aged 7-13 and their families.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

The Koala Who Could – Thurs 1 May at 1.30 & 4.30pm

Based on the bestselling picture book about taking a chance, The Koala Who Could is an empowering and chuckle-out-loud story about embracing change — whether we like it or not.

“In a wonderful place, at the breaking of dawn, where the breezes were soft and the sunshine was warm, a place where the creatures ran wild and played free … A Koala called Kevin clung to a tree.” Join Kevin, King of the staying-still-kings, and his friends the wombats and Kangaroo as they learn that “life can be great when you try something new”.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Emma Kenny – Killer Couples – Sat 3 May at 7.30pm

After her triumphant ‘The Serial Killer Next Door‘ tour, Emma Kenny captivates yet again, solidifying her status as one of the UK’s foremost crime presenters. Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror. This time, she invites you to delve into the dark world of “Killer Couples.”

“Killer Couples” is not just another true crime show; it’s a riveting exploration of romance gone horrifically awry. Emma unravels the complex psychology of couples who commit the unthinkable, transforming their intimate bond into a pact of death and destruction.

This show offers a chilling glimpse into the lives of duos who embarked on deadly paths, from the infamous Brady and Hindley to the modern-day equivalents whose stories shock and bewilder.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Craig Revel Horwood: Revelations – Songs Boys Don’t Sing – Sun 4 May at 7.30pm

Craig Revel Horwood is a national treasure. The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing is the master of the Glitter Ball.

After starting as a dancer, he worked on the nation’s biggest musicals and became a choreographer, director, and best-selling author. Craig’s also a remarkable singer, and to celebrate the release of his debut solo album, Revelations, he’ll reveal his own, hidden talent during a Fab-U-Lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

The Simon and Garfunkel Story – Mon 5 May at 7.30pm

Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London’s West End, including multiple appearances at the world-famous London Palladium.

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Julian Clary – Fistful of Clary – Wed 7 May at 7.30pm

Yee-haw! You’ve heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here’s The Man With No Shame. After the huge, sell-out success of FISTFUL OF CLARY last year, the renowned homosexual is fixing to saddle up and head out once again.

“God Dammit, there are some one horse towns we missed last time! Now I’m coming up your way, like it or not!” he shouts with gay abandon. “Yes, it still has a Western theme,” the old buckaroo confirms, sipping Bourbon from a pint tankard. “It was only a matter of time before I eased myself into some chaps once again. Old habits die hard” he adds, dabbing his temples with a damp flannel.

Julian is sure that the men in the audience will be so eager to join his posse they won’t be able to keep their hands off his Rawhide. The lucky few will play with him on stage in the Hang ‘em Low saloon, where Wild Bill Hickok used to meet his special friend, Raving Clarence la Fruit. But life in the Old West was tough. Not all of Julian’s wild bunch will be around to witness the final shoot-out that will result in Julian giving himself selflessly at high noon to the last man standing. Who knows what else he’ll do for a few dollars more? “A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do…” drawls Julian cryptically before becoming engrossed in his embroidery.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Menopause The Musical 2 – Cruising Through Menopause – Thurs 8 May at 7.30pm

Starring Carli Norris (Doctors, Hollyoaks, Eastenders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Daniele Coombe (West End Star), we present the final UK tour of the smash-hit Menopause the Musical 2 – Cruising Through Menopause.

In this hilarious sequel to our sell-out hit Menopause the Musical®, we fast forward five years to catch up with the same four characters for tales of their lives, loves and losses as they set off on the high seas.

Hot flushes, mood swings, memory lapses and weight gain Cruising Through Menopause is truly funny, heartfelt and reassuring look at the “joys” of menopause. When your life is a bumpy ride full of twists and turns, it’s hard to find and keep true friends. But step on board and we’ll take you on a trip of self-discovery, love and friendship all backed by a soundtrack of hysterical parodied hits!

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

The Beatles V Elton John With a Little Help From Their Friends – Fri 9 May at 7.30pm

A fully live one man songbook show One Piano, One Guitar, One Hell of a Voice!! Logan is well known for his superb shows and this one is sure to be one to remember and not to be missed.

At only 18 years of age Logan Paul Murphy is already making a name for himself in the music industry. It all started just five years ago when aged only 13 Logan was spotted busking on the streets of Liverpool by the world famous Cavern Club management and asked to do a set on the famous stage where it all began for The Beatles. He is still the youngest ever person to do a full set in The Cavern to this day.

Following this Logan has been invited to play at the prestigious International Beatleweek in Liverpool for the last four years running and is a firm audience favourite. Age 15 Logan Auditioned on Britain’s Got Talent making it all the way playing at The London Palladium where he received four yeses from the celebrity judges and a standing ovation from the capacity audience.

Logan also featured on the latest series of the popular Channel 4 series The Piano playing “Piano Man” by Billy Joel . He was joined on the piano by celebrity judges Mika and Lang Lang at Lime Street Station in Liverpool. Logan has a strong Worldwide online following including many Celebrities and has recently released his debut original album “Yet To Fly” Logan’s new Theatre show The Beatles V Elton John with a little help from Their friends is selling out in Theatre’s around the UK including the World famous Cavern Club Liverpool.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

The Spice Girls Experience – The Party – Fri 9 May at 7.30pm

Fresh off the back of their stint as opening act for ADELE’S August 2024 Munich Residency, The Spice Girls Experience are super-excited to be touring the UK throughout 2025. The girls have put together a very special theatre show with a fun party vibe. They’ll be performing all your favourite Spice Girls hits with their superb backing band. With impressive vocals, dance routines, and stunning authentic costumes, Adele says ‘I effing LOVE THEM’ ….and so will you!

Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, and Victoria Beckham, AKA Ginger, Scary, Sporty, Baby and Posh formed THE SPICE GIRLS back in 1996. They topped the charts around the globe with hits including Wannabe, Stop, Say You’ll Be There, Who Do You Think You Are, Viva Forever, Too Much, Goodbye, Holler, 2 Become 1, Mama, and Spice Up Your Life.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Sun Records the Concert – Sat 10 May at 7.30pm

Sun Records – Where Rock’n’Roll Was Born – the Official Sun Records Concert Show

On July 18, 1953, Presley first walked through the doors of the Memphis Recording Service at the Sun Record Company, now commonly known as Sun Records, paid $3.98 and recorded a double-sided demo acetate, ‘My Happiness’ and ‘That’s When Your Heartaches Begin’. The rest became Rock’n’Roll history!

Revisit the blessed recording studio and the legendary record label that brought you Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Rufus Thomas and scores more rockin’ pioneers, as they once again come to life live on stage.

The distinctive sound we know and love today was crafted from gospel, blues, hillbilly, country, boogie and western swing by musical visionary Sam Phillips. From his trailblazing Memphis studio, Sam Phillips brought us That’s Alright Mama, Great Balls of Fire, I Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin’, Bear Cat, Blue Suede Shoes, Good Rockin’ Tonight. . . among hundreds of hits that would influence the world of music for generations to come. Sam transcended musical and racial barriers and under his guidance, the ‘Sun Sound’ was born.

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Aled Jones – Full Circle – Sun 11 May at 7.30pm

He was the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice. Selling over seven million albums, Aled was the original, classical crossover star. His recording of Walking in the Air, from the animated film The Snowman, firmly established him as a household name and he has become an integral part of the nation’s festivities. Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you’ve never heard him before.

Equally at home on the classical stage, or starring in musical theatre productions in London West End, his credits include lead roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. As a singer, Aled is in demand globally and has performed in the world’s most iconic venues, from London’s Royal Albert Hall to the Sydney Opera House. A favourite with the Royal Family, he even gave a private performance to King Charles III in Kensington Palace.

He is an award-winning television broadcaster and radio presenter who’s interviewed hundreds of A-List stars over the years. He heads up BBC’s Songs of Praise and his own Saturday and Sunday morning shows on Classic FM. Now, after 40 years in the business, he’s looking back on a remarkable career with a one-man show, that will feature never-before-heard music, tales from the decades and for the first time, his story told in his own words. It’s time to come Full Circle.

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Simon Reeve – To The Ends of The Earth – Mon 12 May at 7.30pm

On his UK tour ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’, Simon Reeve will offer stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hearty laughs. He wants to nudge and encourage audiences to get out of their comfort zone, take a few gentle risks in life, and embrace the great outdoors and the wider world.

Simon Reeve is an author and TV presenter, and one of the world’s most adventurous travellers. His unique brand of documentary film-making combines travel and adventure with current affairs, history, wildlife, culture and conservation. His journeys have taken him to more than 130 countries, across jungles, deserts, mountains and oceans, and to some of the most beautiful, dangerous and remote regions of the world.

With behind the scenes footage and stunning imagery, Simon will inspire and remind audiences that we all need more journeys in our lives, and plenty of wild experiences.

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Pig Heart Boy – Wed 14 – Sat 17 May at 10am & 7pm

A Children’s Theatre Partnership, Unicorn Theatre and Sheffield Theatre Production Pig Heart Boy. Is it better to have a pig’s heart that works … than a human heart that doesn’t?

Cameron is thirteen, and all he wants is to be normal – have friends, go to school, and dive to the bottom of his local swimming pool. But he desperately needs a heart transplant and time is running out. When he’s finally offered a new heart, Cameron must choose how far he’ll go to get his life back.

From the multi-award-winning writer Malorie Blackman OBE, author of Noughts and Crosses, this brilliant novel is brought to life in a brand-new adaptation by Winsome Pinnock and is directed by Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu in a Unicorn co-production with Sheffield Theatres and Children’s Theatre Partnership.

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Johnny Cash Roadshow – Sun 18 May at 7.30pm

The Johnny Cash Roadshow is heading into its 20th year on the road and stronger than ever! A fast paced, energetic, constantly evolving show that’s now the longest running and most critically acclaimed show across the UK and Europe. ‘Clive captures my Grandfather JUST as he was’ – Caitlin Crowell, Granddaughter of Johnny Cash.

Set on a Grand ‘Ole Opry style stage the Roadshow bring you the gift of the best of Johnny Cash catalogue of songs in one night’s entertainment. Award winning Clive John who is described as an exceptional Cash pays homage Channels his spirt his own warming unique way. Alongside his iconic wife June Carter (Meghan Thomas) and some of the best musicians in the world playing Authentic double bass, fender telecaster and acoustic guitars, drums, piano, trumpet and four-part vocal harmonies.

You will experience the versatility and depth of these timeless songs as all the hits are delivered back-to-back such as Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Jackson, Orange Blossom Special and Boy Named Sue along-side some of the darker more troubled material from the later American Recordings such as Hurt. This year’s show is an emotional roller-coaster through Cash’s career, packed together in one fantastic, unforgettable evening’s entertainment.

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Dear Evan Hansen – Tues 20 – Sat 24 May at 7.30pm

Today is going to be a good day. And here’s why… “The Musical of its generation, for all generations.” BBC Radio 2

Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him.

Packed with some of the biggest musical theatre songs of the last decade, DEAR EVAN HANSEN has a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Oscar-winning composers for The Greatest Showman), book by Steven Levenson and more awards than can be listed here. Well ok, we’ll mention a few: its Tony® Award for BEST MUSICAL, Olivier Award for BEST NEW MUSICAL, Grammy® Award for BEST MUSICAL THEATER SCORE… no big deal but the list goes on!

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NW1 Shakespeare Festival – Fri 23 & Sat 24 May at 7.30pm

Following the success of Our Day Out at the Grand Theatre Studio, NW1 Theatre School is thrilled to return with an electrifying celebration of the world’s greatest playwright, William Shakespeare.

THIS SHOW WILL BE PERFORMED IN THE BLACKPOOL GRAND STUDIO

Join us for an unforgettable festival featuring a dynamic selection of Shakespeare’s most powerful scenes and monologues. From the tragic depths of ‘Macbeth’ to the comedic brilliance of ‘As You Like it’, our talented young performers bring the Bard’s words to life in fresh and exciting ways. Expect a mix of classic performances and bold contemporary interpretations, showcasing just how relevant and influential Shakespeare remains today.

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Sexbomb – Celebrating the Music of Sir Tom Jones – Sun 25 May at 7.30pm

For one night only join us for an explosive celebration to one of the most powerful men in the pop music scene – Sir Thomas Jones Woodward or as we all know him – SIR TOM JONES!

Our first class celebration to Sir Tom is accompanied by an outstanding band playing two hours of his iconic hits including; Sexbomb, Till, Green Green Grass Of Home, I Who Have Nothing, Thunderball, Love Me Tonight, It’s Not Unusual and not forgetting Sir Toms well known rhythm and blues covers; Knock on Wood and Land of a Thousand Dances.

Live on stage you will witness an award winning impersonation portrayed by the one and only Mr Andy Wood. Andy has built a massive and impressive reputation entertaining Sir Tom fans around the world for over 35 years. As well as Andy’s residencies in southern Spain, which is where he perfected his class act known as Benidorm Tom, he travels constantly either performing here in the UK at major events and festivals to Netherlands, Germany, UAE and the USA. This year Sexbomb: Celebrating the Music of Sir Tom Jones will be jetting off on an exciting two week tour of Australia.

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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – Wed 28 – Sat 31 May at 7.30pm

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is brought to you by BFLOC, following their award-winning and highly acclaimed production of The Wizard of Oz, The Musical here at the Grand in 2023. This funny, fabulous musical sensation has thrilled audiences and critics alike since its premiere at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield in 2017.

Fresh and contemporary with an extraordinary mother and son relationship at its centre, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie celebrates acceptance, belonging, the power of unconditional love of a mother for her child and how good life is when everybody is the best they can be.

Jamie New is 16 and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in, he’s terrified about the future but is going to be a sensation. Supported by his loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies, and steps out of the darkness and into the spotlight.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS – Call the Box Office on 01253 290 190. (Please mention you saw it on Visit Fylde Coast!)  or visit the website

Varnish: with Jonathan Mayor – Fri 30 May at 7.30pm

A fabulous and fractured exploration of adoption, addiction, and ego. Varnish is a solo show, starring stand-up comedian Jonathan Mayor in his dramatic debut.

THIS SHOW WILL BE PERFORMED IN THE BLACKPOOL GRAND STUDIO

“I was chosen. Right from the start. My parents adopted me. They weren’t prepared to leave the quality of their offspring to chance.”

It takes star quality to get adopted. And Jonathan Mayor has star quality. Join him for a star-studded audience with this prince of stage and screen, as he reminds us just how talented he is.

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Blackpool is the home of entertainment

Presiding over it is the ‘Grand’ Old Lady. From opera, ballet and Shakespeare to variety, musicals and comedy giants. The Grand Theatre caters for every age, pocket and personality.

Go into the Victorian auditorium of the Blackpool Grand Theatre and you’ll understand what ‘the glorious Grand’ means. This Frank Matcham designed masterpiece offers ornate, gilded plasterwork, baroque ceiling and cavorting cherubs. The cantilevered balconies give every seat a clear view of the stage.

125 Glorious Years!

The Grade II* listed Grand Theatre celebrated its 125th Birthday in 2019. The doors opened on 23 July 1894 – now one of the few surviving examples of the work of Frank Matcham.

The Grand Theatre has hosted a multitude of stars since its opening. From Lily Langtree to Michael Macintyre, Gracie Fields to Ken Dodd, Arthur Askey to Lee Evans…and the list goes on!

Photo: Sean Conboy

It attracts the very best in award-winning touring companies. Including The National Theatre, English Touring Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company, Opera and Ballet International and the Russian State Ballet.

A varied programme

It’s a programme of quality drama, comedy, dance and children’s theatre at The Grand Theater Blackpool. They also play host to the outstanding talents of local performers from groups across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde.

By the early 1960s theatres across Britain were closing due to loss of audience to television. In July 1972 the then owners, the Tower Company, applied for permission to demolish it. In its place they proposed to build a department store. By then, the theatre is listed as a Grade II* building. So there had to be a full public enquiry.

Early in 1973 the Friends of the Grand Theatre was formed. After legal and financial wrangling, together with EMI and the local council, put together a deal. It involved leasing the theatre for £10,000 per annum and final purchase for £250,000.

• Find out more about the history of this amazing building here

Grand Returns to its Original Footprint – for the first time in more than 40 years

The Friends of The Grand, after thirty-five years of fundraising, have, at last, achieved their long-held ambition to return the Grand Theatre to its original architectural footprint.

When Frank Matcham, the famous Victorian theatre designer, was commissioned to create the Grand Theater Blackpool in 1893 its owner, Thomas Sergenson, briefed him to incorporate a number of small shops on Church Street into the design.

However, back in 1981, when the Friends purchased the Grade II* listed building from the then owners, EMI, these units were not included in the sale. Ever since, the Friends have been saving in a special fund for the day when it might be possible to buy them.

Well, that day has come and John Buck, Chairman of the Friends of the Grand said “it’s like a dream come true. We’ve been saving for this day for years; selling raffle tickets, lapel badges, holding coffee mornings and, even as recently as April we received a bequest from our long-serving Treasurer, Alan Sears, who sadly died earlier this year. It came with the specific instruction that it should only be spent of the purchase of the shops. Alan will be smiling down on us this day”.

Reopening The Grand Theater Blackpool

John was one of the original group who raised the money to save the theatre from demolition in 1973.  Along with other passionate and dedicated Friends, he cleaned, repaired and painted in their spare time. They got the building back on its feet ready for its reopening and dedication from HRH The Prince of Wales in 1981.

“We were invited to buy the shops back in the 1990’s” remembers John. “But, back then, the owners wanted more than a million pounds for them. We thought we’d never be able to raise that much. And we were right! Obviously, times have changed, and, thankfully, we’ve been able raise enough to buy them for less than half that price”. With the purchase complete, the deeds of the properties will be donated to the Grand Theatre Trust. The heritage conservation charity which owns and cares for this beautiful historic building.

Roger Lloyd Jones is Chairman of the Trust. He said “there are many, many people who have made this wonderful purchase possible. I would like to thank everyone who has helped. The theatre is now 122 years old and, as you can imagine, needs constant care and attention. We hope the shops will prove an asset to the theatre. It’s a small but much-needed rental income to be re-invested in the upkeep of this precious architectural gem”.

The Friends of the Grand is a registered Charity.

The Friends of the Grand volunteer their services as Front of House staff, envelope-stuffers and runners of the theatre’s coffee stall. Last year, they provided 13,174 hours of voluntary service for the theatre at a value of £88,000.