Whats on in Blackpool 2008

August

Blackpool Pleasure Beach opens at approx 11am throughout August Except 23rd,24th and 25th when it opens approx 10.30am For discounted tickets bookonline 12 hours in advance. Book Here

Until 2nd November

Circus Rocks with Mooky
At Blackpool Tower & Circus your entry ticket allows loads of fun things to do and see including the Aquarium, Tower Ballroom, Tower Top Ride, Walk Of Faith and the award winning Circus.
With the all new Jungle Jims refurbished for 2008
Tel: 01253 622 422 Blackpool Tower

Every Saturday Until 2nd November

Ken Webster - licensed to hypnotise. The UK's most outrageous comedy hypnotist. Over 18's only.
At the Horseshoe bar Pleasure Beach Blackpool. Tel: 0871 222 9090

Now Until Friday 31st October

Puppet Party/ Bob Wooding Family fun packed show with music and comedy starring Britney Cheese, Kizzy, Fizzy, Gozar and many more puppets. The Horseshoe Bar, Pleasure Beach. Tel: 0871 222 9090

Every Friday Until 29th August

All Star & American Superslam Wrestling - Tower Circus Arena - Blackpool Tower 7.30pm
Tel: 01253 622 422 Book Tickets

Every Tuesday Until 7th October

Abba With Smackee- Abba With Smackee returns with their hit show, packed full of the greatest Abba songs at Blackpool Tower Ballroom Tel: 01253 622 422 Book Tickets

Every Wednesday Until 15th October inc 29th October

Grumbleweeds The Godfathers Of Comedy- act at the Horseshoe bar Pleasure Beach Blackpool. 7.30pm
Tel: 0870 444 5588

Every Sunday until 2nd November

Take That 2 And Spicy Girls (tribute Act) 2 hour performance all the hits of the bands.
At the Horseshoe bar Pleasure Tel: 0871 222 9090

Every Monday until 27th october

LEGENDS OF SOUL AND MOTOWN at the Horseshoe bar as the Four Tops and Drifters perform at Pleasure Beach Blackpool. 7.30pm 2hrs approx Tel: 0870 444 5588

Sunday Until 26th October

Billy Pearce at Tower Ballroom - Blackpool Tower Tel: 01253 622 422 Book Tickets

Thursdays until 6th November

QEII - Live QEII aim to celebrate the wealth of talent that came together in Queen by recreating, with breathtaking accuracy, the style and excitement of a LIVE Queen concert, which sadly, will never again be seen. 01253 623 304 Book Tickets

Every Wednesday until 29th October

Five Star Swing from the Rat Pack to Jive-Jumping Jools Holland style, including hits from Benny Goodman & Glenn Miller, vocals like Mr Bojangles & Bad Bad Leroy Brown, plus foot stomping Rhythm & Blues / Jazz
On the North Pier Theatre Tel : 0844 856 1111 Book Tickets

Friday 1st

Martin Stephenson singer, songwriter, musician and performer formed The Daintees in the early 80s
Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190

Jane McDonald The sensational voice of hit recording artiste & TV's 'Loose Women' presenter
Opera House Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111 Book Tickets

Friday & Saturdays until 1st November (no Friday shows in September)


Joe Longthorn Summer Spectacular
The legendary performer Joe Longthone in an evening of first class entertainment including superb live music with a full orchestra, a stunning cast of dancers and hilarious comedy with Johnnie Casson. Hosted by comedy compere Tony Jo, this great new show also stars a galaxy of top female singing sensations plus special guests throughout the summer.
Joe's repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world's top singers. However, he is perhaps best known for his impersonations of Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey. During his glittering career, Joe has received gold and platinum discs for his albums, enjoyed sell-out concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and toured Australia several times.
The All New Joe Longthorne Summer Spectacular is a dynamic, high quality production and variety packed, full on show that will keep Joe's legions of fans coming back for more! North pier 01253 623 304 Book tickets

Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd

Jimmy Carr - Repeat Offender is back on the road doing what he does best with a brand new show: Repeat Offender .
Not suitable for the easily offended. In fact not even a show for people that are quite difficult to offend.
Opera House Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111 Book Tickets

Monday 4th

Run For Your Wife hilarious farce Run for your Wife with an all star cast including Melvyn Hayes (Bombadier 'Gloria' Beaumont in It Ain't Half Hot Mum ); Mark Wingett , one of the UK's most recognisable faces from his roles in Quadrophenia and Breaking Glass right up to his 21 years as PC Carver in The Bill , Paul Henry (best known for his role of Benny in the soap opera Crossroads , Barry Howard (Barry Stuart-Hargreaves, the championship ballroom dancer in BBC TV's hugely popular series Hi-De-Hi ; long standing company favourite David Callister ; Michelle Morris ( The Knock ) and West End star Tiffany Graves . Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190 Book Tickets

Tuesday 5th

Jimmy Cricket's Buckets Of Laughter Show He is joined by Maisy May Marion, who offers a superb selection of best-loved songs and occasionally gets tangled up with Jimmy's mad-cap antics.North Pier Theatre Also shows on Tuesday 19th August, 2nd September 2008 7.30pm 01253 623 304 Book Tickets

Thursday 7th - Sunday 10th

Rebellion Festival - Lots of confirmed bands so far, including:

Cocksparrer, Stiff Little Fingers, The Cockney Rejects, The Rezillos, The Dickies, Bad Manners, Boomtown Rats, The Sweet, Agnostic Front, Conflict, The Business, Subhumans, Neville Staple, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Manufactured Romance, Johnny Moped, Napalm Death, The Cravats, Anti Nowhere League, UK Subs, Vice Squad, Discharge, 999, Uproar, Deadline, Chelsea, Eddie and the Hot Rods, The Toasters, Spunge, Subway Sect, Jet Bronx and the New Forbidden (featuring Loyd Grossman), Abrasive Wheels, Peter and the Test Tube Babies, Sonic Boom Six, The Lurkers, The Blaggers, Shame Academy, Blood or Whiskey, Argy Bargy, Neck, The Vibrators, Goldblade, The Varukers, Broken Bones, English Dogs, The Crack, Total Chaos (USA), London PX, P.A.I.N., The Disruptors, Instant Agony, Random Hand, The Agitators (Belgium), Los Fastidios (Italy), JC and the Disciples, Stage Bottles (Germany), Inca Babies, Rubella Ballet, Texas Terri Bomb (USA), Citizen Fish, A Heads, Splodgenessabounds, MDM, The Machines, Notsensibles, Grown at Home, Pickled Dick, Fast Cars, TV21, Drongos For Europe, Church Of Confidence (Germany), The Plague, The Amazing Space Frogs, Holy Racket, The Restarts, Chokin Susan (USA), Play Daisy, 4ft Fingers, Outl4w, Knife Edge, Blitzkrieg, Sick On The Bus, Hierderoosjes (Holland), Crashed Out, Strawberry Blondes, Bad Co Project (EX Oxymoron) (Germany), Failsafe, Love and A 45, Dragster, Criminal Class, Red Alert, Frontkick (Germany), The Grit, Moral Dilemma, JB Conspiracy, Intro5pect (USA), Fulibulus, The Accelerators (Belgium), Mouthguard (Australia), Riot Squad, Picture Frame Seduction, Section 5, Molotov Cocktail (USA), The Rabble (New Zealand), Paranoid Visions (Ireland), Devilish Presley, Fire Exit, The Duel, 1000 Hertz, Short Bus Window Lickers, Runnin Riot, The Dead Class, The Resignators (Australia), Hateful, Danger's Close, Middle Finger Salute, The Guilty Pleasures, Dipsomaniacs, Radio Dead Ones (Germany), Dead Heros (USA), Head Clinic, Fandangle, Mangled, The Systematics, The Blame (USA), Verbal Warning, Monkfish, East End Badoes.

BIZARRE BAZAAR STAGE

CHUMBAWAMBA acoustic, Chas & Dave, Dr & The Medics, Sputnik 2, The Glitter Band, Neville Staple unplugged, Frank Sidebottom, Ed Tudorpole, Steve Drewett, Ted Chippington, Goldblade, Babar Luck, Baby Boom, TV Smith, Nick Cash, JC Carroll (Members), Atilla The Stockbroker, Johnny One Lung, Max Splodge, Arturo Lurker, Paul Carter, Captain Hotknives, Sid and Zillah (Rubella Ballet), Eddie S**t, K**t and the Gang, Chris Butler, The Casual Terrorist, Tina Lee, Jonny Turpetine, Craig Temple (Moral Dilemma), Dirtbird, Renegade Burlesque, Comedy from:-  Ben Schofield, Chris Brooker, Lou Saffire, Stuart Wilde, Susan Vale + lots more to come.................

Empress Ballroom - Winter Gardens Tel: 01253 290190 Book Tickets


Sunday 10th

Ricky Hatton The legendary ‘Hitman' for a fun evening of sporting anecdotes and a look back at his incredible career - which is not finished yet. Learn how he came to be a boxer, relive that incredible moment when he won the world title from Kostya Tsyzu and hear what he really thinks about the Mayweather fight.
In aid of the North West Air Ambulance saving lives across the region. Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190 Book Tickets

Summer School Musical The Barbara Jackson Theatre Arts Centre proudly presents “Summer School Musical 2008” at the Opera House Theatre, Blackpool The show is p resented by Syd Little with a fantastic young cast performing numbers from High School Musical, Cats, Happy Feet, Grease, Boogie 2 Blues and many , many more energetic musical numbers. Also showing on 17th, 25th (Monday), 31st August Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190 Book Tickets

Tuesday 12th

Rockin On Heaven's Door musical giants Presley, Orbison, Holly, Cochran and The Big Bopper.
They are joined on stage by guest artiste ‘Jerry Lee Lewis', whose piano bursts into ‘flames' during Great Balls of Fire.
Backed by a superb five-piece band, this show delivers the feel-good factor from start to finish. Shows also 26th August, 9th & 23rd September North pier 01253 623 304

Friday 15th

Night Of The Stars with Vincent & Flavia resident Tower Dance Teachers Jason and Shemayne Parkinson introduce an evening for all the family in the magnificent setting of the Tower Ballroom, with music from Chris Hopkins at the Wersi Louvre Organ.
Tower Ballroom BOOK TICKETS

Thursday 21st

Houndshill Shopping Centre - Opening The all new shopping centre opens today retailers include Debenhams, New Look, River Island, Jane Norman, Next and H&M adding to the existing retailer line up of Primark, Claire's Accessories, Superdrug, Starbucks, Dorothy Perkins and Faith Shoes

Friday 22nd - Saturday 6th September

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers is a glorious romp, brimful of hand-clapping effervescent energy, dazzling dance routines and sixteen smash-hit showstoppers by Johnny Mercer and Gene de Paul, that perfectly integrates song, dance and story. Steven Houghton , plays Adam Pontipee, the role created by Howard Keel. He is best known for playing the lead role of Ed in the BBC series Bugs , and Greg Blake in London's Burning . His West End starring roles include Desperately Seeking Susan, Blood Brothers, Martin Guerre, Cats and Spend Spend Spend.
Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190 Book Tickets

Friday 22nd and Friday 29th

Best Of Variety Some of the biggest names in variety have got together to celebrate the Best of British. including: Frank Carson, Cannon & Ball, The Krankies, Jimmy Cricket, Paul Daniels,& Brotherhood of Man Opera House Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111 Book Tickets

Sunday 24th

Abba Mania The world's number one touring Abba tribute concert the opportunity to see ‘Abba' live. H it after hit include ‘Dancing Queen', ‘Waterloo', ‘Mamma Mia', ‘The Winner Takes it All', ‘Super Trouper', ‘Fernando', ‘Take A Chance On Me' and many more that continue to fill dancefloors worldwide.
Opera House Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111 Book Tickets

Friday 29th

BIG SWITCH ON!!!!

Blackpool Illuminations will be switched on and lasts for 66 nights. The big switch on this year will be The Top Gear Team Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond also known as Jezzer, Captain Slow and the Hamster od and Stig, will flick the switch and light the skies during a free concert broadcasted live on BBC 2 Radio. The main stage area opens mid afternoon.

But how will they arrive???...........

 

 

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